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PA England manager Gareth Southgate (left) speaks with Trent Alexander-Arnold.
# Decision time
7 players set to be cut from England squad
Gareth Southgate named a provisional 33-man group last week for this summer's tournament.
May 31st 2021, 9:54 PM
GARETH SOUTHGATE has some big calls to make as the England manager prepares to name his 26-man final squad on Tuesday for this summer's European Championship.
It is less than a fortnight until the Three Lions face World Cup semi-final foes Croatia at Wembley, but a complicated build-up means the ex-defender has yet to finalise his group.
Southgate will not have been able to work with a third of his 33-man provisional squad due to continental cup final commitments by the time he finalises his Euro 2020 choices on Tuesday.
The fitness of Harry Maguire and Jordan Henderson are key considerations along with the balance of his group, especially given the strength in depth at right-back.
Southgate last week made the late decision to name an expanded squad rather than his 26-strong selection, which he will now do ahead of Tuesday's Uefa deadline.
It means seven players will be axed from the group on the eve of Wednesday's warm-up friendly against Austria in Middlesbrough, where those already in camp will remain to aid preparations.
The newly called-up trio of Aaron Ramsdale, Ben Godfrey and Ben White look most likely to miss the Euros, while the position of Ollie Watkins, who made his debut in March, also looks precarious.
Mason Greenwood is involved for the first time since being sent home with Phil Foden following his debut in September, while versatile Bukayo Saka only has four caps to his name.
Southgate's central midfield selection could hinge on the fitness of Liverpool captain Henderson.
The 30-year-old joined up with the squad on Saturday having been out since undergoing groin surgery in February, with Kalvin Phillips also with the group after sustaining a shoulder complaint.
World Cup 2018 veteran Jesse Lingard was another to report to Rockliffe Hall in the north-east but faces tough competition, having been fast-tracked back into the fold in March due to injuries to other attacking options.
The severity of Maguire's ankle injury remains shrouded in mystery, the Manchester United captain having failed to train on the eve of the Europa League final and then being an unused substitute in the loss to Villarreal.
Ahead of naming his final #EURO2020 squad next week, Gareth Southgate has selected 33 players to join up with the #ThreeLions from this weekend as our preparations for this summer's tournament get under way.
— England (@England) May 25, 2021
Another of the key issues comes at right-back, with Southgate having four elite options in his 33-man party.
Reece James shone in Chelsea's Champions League final win against Manchester City, whose right-back Kyle Walker is one of just three players in their thirties in the expanded group.
Another of those is Atletico Madrid's LaLiga-winning full-back Kieran Trippier, while Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold was the odd man out in March when omitted from England's World Cup qualification triple-header.
"I could be drawn into talking about any individual and then get myself into a mess," Southgate said when asked about Alexander-Arnold's recall last week.
"I know people think I have an obsession with right-backs. I just see four good footballers. We go into a tournament with all sorts of flexible players that can fill different roles."
DECISION TIME GARETH SOUTHGATE HARRY MAGUIRE JORDAN HENDERSON ENGLAND TRENT ALEXANDER-ARNOLD
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Archie vs. Predator #1 (Dark Horse Comics) Review
Archie's latest high-profile crossover has a (literally) killer concept, so why isn't it more fun?
By Chris Cummins | March 19, 2015 |
This review contains spoilers.
In the two decades since Archie Meets the Punisher was released, Archie Comics has experienced an unprecedented change of fortune that now sees the company at the height of their creative powers. In the wake of that infamous Marvel crossover, as well as the criminally underrated Archie Meets Kiss, another high-concept event comic like the just-released Archie vs. Predator was inevitable.
A colloboration between Archie and Dark Horse Comics (who currently have the Predator license), the book chronicles what happens when the alien hunter encounters the typical teens from Riverdale. With a premise like that, how the comic be anything but extraordinary? Unfortunately, that was a question that readers may find themselves asking while reading the first installment of this four-issue miniseries.
After Jughead wins a vacation for him and his pals (from a potato chip bag, natch), the gang heads to the exotic beach resort of Los Perdidos. Once there, the pals and gals find their good time complicated by rich rivals Jason and Cheryl Blossom as well as a particulary vicious fight between Betty and Veronica. When Betty returns after briefly going missing, Archie and company decide to head home…but they've unwittingly brought something back with them. Annnd that's about it. Which brings us to the main problem with this issue, it is all exposition designed to get the Predator back to Riverdale.
This isn't problematic in and of itself, but coupled with the fact that the characters are a bit off-model and nasty (Reggie is exceptionally sleazy here, going so far to make a jarring joke about wishing to get to third base with Veronica) the book feels more Mean Girls Meets Predator than anything else. All of these problems can be attributed to first time Archie writer Alex de Campi is finding her bearings with the characters and their relationships. Now that the story has gotten from point A to point B with a surprisingly low body count thus far, things should pick up in future installments. If anything, the biggest complaint about this issue is that it couldn't possibly live up to the expectations swirling around it. Archie has been on an absolute roll of late, and anything that doesn't match the high bar set by Afterlife with Archie is bound to be a disappointment. While this debut has its moments (including some subtle references to the first Predator film), it's not quite where it should be yet.
So what works? Veteran Archie illustrator Fernando Ruiz's work is a career best here, with his bright illustrative style providing a needed contrast to the story's darker elements. Additionally, there is a surprise Sabrina Meets Hellboy back-up tale written by de Campi and illustrated by Robert Hack that is so rousing despite its brevity that it threatens to outshine the main story.
Ultimately, Archie vs. Predator is a fun read, but it is one with some untapped potential and some easily fixable problems. With the Predator in Riverdale by story's end, things are almost certain to pick up from here. Let's hope so, because with a little work this one could be a classic.
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Chris Cummins | @bionicbigfoot
Chris Cummins is a Philadelphia-based writer who has contributed to Geekadelphia, Topless Robot, Philadelphia Weekly, Philadelphia City Paper, USA Today's Pop Candy, and his own blogs, Hibernation Sickness…
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Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver dies
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Poet Mary Oliver—who wrote of nature and won a Pulitzer Prize—died at her home in Hobe Sound, Florida, from lymphoma, according to Deadline.com . She was 83.
Oliver authored more than 15 poetry and essay collections, focused on her affection for the outdoors and hatred of greed and despoilment. Her works included books such as White Pine and West Wind as well as the anthology Devotions.
She won the Pulitzer in 1984 for American Primitive and the National Book Award in 1992 for New and Selected Poems.
Oliver met photographer Molly Malone Cook in New York; the two remained partners until Cook's death in 2005. The couple—who lived in Provincetown, Massachusetts—had been together for more than four decades, The Advocate noted. Cook was a distinguished artist, and was one of the first staff photographers at The Village Voice.
The Deadline.com article is at deadline.com/2019/01/mary-oliver-dies-pulitzer-prize-winning-poet-was-83-1202537430/. The Advocate item is at www.advocate.com/people/2019/1/17/mary-oliver-acclaimed-lesbian-poet-dies-83 .
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Q: Javascript submit() event is not fired up on exit (unload event) I got page where HTML elements <form> and  are dynamically created with Javascript:
document.write('');
document.write('<form id="myForm" name="myForm" method="post" target="myIframe" action="myURL.php" style="display:none;">');
document.write('<textarea name="d"></textarea>');
document.write('</form>');

Then some data is placed into <textarea> element and submitted:
var data = '';

function myOnClick()
{
    // combine data
    data += 'click|';

    if (data.length > 17)
    {
        // initiate after 3rd click
        mySubmit();
    }
};
function myOnUnload()
{
    if (data.length > 0)
    {
        mySubmit();
    }
};
function mySubmit()
{
    var form     = document.getElementById('myForm');
    var textarea = form.getElementsByTagName('textarea')[0];

    // set data
    textarea.innerHTML = data;
    // send data
    form.submit();

    // set var to default value
    data = '';
};

if (document.addEventListener)
{
    // Gecko browsers
    document.addEventListener('mousedown', myOnClick, false);
}
else if (document.attachEvent)
{
    // IE browsers
    document.attachEvent('onmousedown', myOnClick, false);
}

window.onunload = function()
{
    myOnUnload();
};

The problem is that clicking on the page data is combined and sent as it supposed to do on both Gecko and IE browsers in the same way. But when user is leaving the page and the data is set form.submit() is not initiated on Gecko browser though IE does it as I wanted to do.
For example, on the same page exists link Google which user submits after he/she clicked anywhere on the page. Once user done that, data is set and need to be submited to myURL.php, but it's not.
UPDATE: This is the whole code http://pastebin.com/DF3DVLpG.
By mentioning Gecko based browsers I had in mind other popular browsers such as Firefox, Opera, Chrome and Safari. Sorry for misleading.
What could be the problem: Javascript code, browser behaviour or something else?

A: This MS Article could help with your issue.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331869
Not sure if that is your exact problem without seeing more of your code.  If that is all of your code, it is very likely that is the problem.

A: I got it working by using other event - onbeforunload.

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We got about a billion robocalls in Ohio last year. Yes, a billion.
It's felt like we've been getting more robocalls on our cells lately, right? Turns out, that feeling is also a fact.
That's how many robocalls were made to our 513 area code phone numbers in 2017, according to a new report from YouMail Robocall Index.
And for the state of Ohio?
There were almost one billion robocalls dialed last year. About 994,344,000 robocalls, actually.
These numbers are in line with national trends.
A Federal Trade Commission report showed an increase in consumer complaints about robocalls last year. Some 4.5 million complaints filed in 2017 compared to 3.4 million in 2016.
Need more evidence that we are more annoyed than ever?
Last year, more than 276,000 Ohioans joined the Do Not Call Registry list.
The robocall risk is more than just being bothered. These callers are often trying to scam us in some way.
So here are some tips on how to block them from Jennifer Jolly, an expert for USA Today.
How are they these criminal-callers getting our digits? Search for your own number and see what comes up.
To prevent that from showing up on Google?
Don't post it publicly on social media, use it on shady shopping sites or share it with telemarketers.
Putting your number on the Do Not Call registry.
And if you still get hit up, report it to the FTC.
On iPhones, tap the green phone icon on your home screen, select the "Recents" tab on the bottom of the screen, then tap the blue "i" information icon next to the phone number you want to block.
Tap it and when the verification screen appears, confirm your decision.
If you're using a version of Android other than the stock version, you can select "Settings" and then "Call blocking," then tap "Add number" and type in the number you want to block.
Expert Jennifer Jolly recommends the Nomorobo app. It's the best, she says, but you'll have to pay for it.


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Jeffrey Epstein reportedly paid doctors to medicate 'sex slaves'
Victims of multi-millionaire paedophile Jeffery Epstein said he paid doctors and psychiatrists to prescribe them tranquillisers and antidepressants.
Ben Feuerherd
New York PostSeptember 21, 201910:22pm
Jeffrey Epstein: Victims speak after alleged abuser's death
The alleged victims of deceased billionaire Jeffrey Epstein spoke to the media after testifying against him in court.
Jeffrey Epstein with Adriana Ross.Source:Supplied
Victims of multi-millionaire paedophile Jeffery Epstein said he paid doctors and psychiatrists to prescribe them tranquillisers and antidepressants, a report said Friday.
Virginia Giuffre, who was recruited by Epstein at the age of 16, told the Miami Herald that doctors prescribed her Xanax for the three years she was abused by him.
The financier provided medical care for his "sex slaves", using his recommended doctors. "There were doctors and psychiatrists and gynaecologist visits. There were dentists who whitened our teeth," she told the newspaper.
"There was a doctor who gave me Xanax. What doctor in their right mind, who is supposed to protect their patients, gives girls and young women Xanax?"
Sarah Ransome, who was 22 when she was trafficked by Epstein from her native South Africa, said she was taken to a psychiatrist and prescribed Lithium when she was on the verge of a mental breakdown.
"You could see it in our faces … We were damaged, we were medicated," she told the Herald. The prescriptions for the victims were part of what lawyer Bradley Edwards called the "Epstein Process", the Herald reported.
Ms Edwards, who is suing federal prosecutors in South Florida over their handling of Epstein's sex trafficking case in 2008, described the process as psychological manipulation by Epstein.
"He would find out they have no home, no car, that they need a place to live, and he would provide a place to live," Ms Edwards told the Herald. "He can get you to the best doctors."
This article originally appeared on NY Post and was reproduced with permission
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Zimbabweans were left without internet for nearly 30 hours this week and the authorities have kept a block on social networking sites in an apparent bid to curb support for anti-government strikes.
A protester burns tyres on a road during a "stay-away" demonstration against the doubling of fuel prices on 14 January 2019 in Emakhandeni township, Bulawayo.
HARARE – With Zimbabwe's internet shutdown still partly in place, the information minister says that the government has crafted a new law to curb abuse of the internet.
Information Minister Monica Mutsvangwa says a new cyber bill has been approved by cabinet and will soon be tabled in parliament for adoption.
Mutsvangwa said the proposed new law will ensure that the internet isn't used to violate national security.
Her remarks, broadcast on state radio, will be seen as a new threat to internet freedoms.
This week the government cut access to the internet for two days, access to Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and YouTube was still blocked by late Thursday night.
Some locals have managed to access the sites using virtual private networks.
Tensions are still high in Zimbabwe and there are calls being made for a second strike next week, though it's difficult to verify who's behind them.
Meanwhile, Britain has summoned Zimbabwe's ambassador in London to discuss unrest in the country this week.
Britain's minister for Africa Harriett Baldwin said she has been following events in Zimbabwe with growing concern.
This was a strong statement from Baldwin, who was in Zimbabwe 11 months ago and it won't go down well with President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government.
She summoned Zimbabwe's ambassador on Thursday over reports the security forces used live ammunition and excessive force to put down violent protests in Harare and other cities this week.
Rights groups say at least five people have been killed, while scores of others were injured.
Summoning an ambassador is a serious move and it will be a big blow to Mnangagwa's efforts to re-engage with the former colonial power and get Zimbabwe re-admitted to the Commonwealth.


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Blackpool Named as Britain's Drunkest Town
Blackpool revellers in action
A new geographic survey of alcohol misuse in the UK has revealed that Blackpool has the 'highest alcohol-specific mortality rate for men in Britain'.
The fading Northern England holiday resort also has the second highest alcohol-specific mortality rate for women, the Guardian reported this week, as well as the highest rate of liver deaths.
Chatting about Blackpool's nightlife scene, local police chief Inspector Tim Newton spoke of 'hundreds and hundreds' of 'hammered' drunks prowling round Blackpool's bars, clubs and windswept streets every weekend and admitted he nowadays finds the town 'scary'.
"A lot of the lads have lost respect for anything they see as authority, and they don't seem to have a problem with having a fight," he explained, "They will take anyone on when they're full of drink." (Guardian: http://bit.ly/13rE5VQ )
Chris Lowe from the Pet Shop Boys chatted to Skrufff some years ago about growing up in Blackpool and recalled a happy childhood enjoying the town's touristic attractions.
"I was born there and grew up near the Pleasure Beach (Blackpool's rollercoaster theme park). The Pleasure Beach was literally at the end of my road so it was great to hear the noise of the rollercoaster," he recalled.
"The good thing about growing up in Blackpool was that you spent all your time hanging round amusement arcades. I also used to go to a club called Man Fridays which had plastic palm trees, during the disco era, and I did odd jobs as a glass collector."
He admitted however, that even then the town's dark side was rarely far from the surface.
"Blackpool certainly can be quite a violent place," said Chris, "I remember seeing a horrible fight once on Central Pier, when this lad was getting his head kicked in by about a dozen other lads, it was such a horrible sight."
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Cover a rectangular or square cake pan with a plastic film. The plastic film must exceed the pan. Thaw the ice cream for 20 to 30 minutes and spread in the cake pan. Insert the wooden sticks in ice cream to get 4-in x 1.5-in (10-cm x 4-cm) bars. Put the mould in the freezer for 1 hour 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat a can of peanut butter Chocolats Favoris fondue following the instructions provided on the can. Cut the peanuts and strawberries in small pieces. Take out the ice cream from the freezer and unmould using the plastic film. Cut in equal size pieces to have 1 stick per bar. Dip a bar in the fondue and sprinkle immediately with strawberries and peanuts before the chocolate solidifies. Cut in equal size pieces to have 1 stick per bar. Dip a bar in the fondue and sprinkle immediately with strawberries and peanuts before the chocolate solidifies. Repeat for each bar and enjoy. You can also put the bars on a cookie sheet in the freezer to enjoy later.
Cover a rectangular or square cake pan with a plastic film. The plastic film must exceed the pan.
Thaw the ice cream for 20 to 30 minutes and spread in the cake pan.
Insert the wooden sticks in ice cream to get 4-in x 1.5-in (10-cm x 4-cm) bars.
Put the mould in the freezer for 1 hour 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a can of peanut butter Chocolats Favoris fondue following the instructions provided on the can.
Cut the peanuts and strawberries in small pieces.
Take out the ice cream from the freezer and unmould using the plastic film.
Cut in equal size pieces to have 1 stick per bar.
Dip a bar in the fondue and sprinkle immediately with strawberries and peanuts before the chocolate solidifies.
Repeat for each bar and enjoy.
You can also put the bars on a cookie sheet in the freezer to enjoy later.


After Twelve years of using the Faith Direct Electronic offertory program, on Thursday, April 04, 2019, it was decided that St. Elizabeth Parish is making a change by adopting the Our Sunday Visitor's "Online Giving" donation program.
It also offers improved access to your personal account with more control of your giving options.
Should you have difficulty with this process, please call the parish office at 636.946.6717 for assistance.
Please consider making your regular parish donations easier by signing up for "Online Giving" as soon as possible.


On the DNS page, select the "Custom DNS" setting from the top drop-down menu. Choose the "Record Type" you want to use from the drop-down menu, then enter in the IP Address or Target Host of your web server in the first text box ( NOTE: You must enter BOTH a record for the root domain, which is the "Domain Record (required)" section and a 'www' subdomain record ).
You have the domain registered with a domain host service or provider or whatever you call them. Godaddy and Networksolutions are examples. That provider should have a DNS tool where you can set an A record for the domain, that points to the IP address of the server.


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Dog Going For A Car Ride Jigsaw Puzzle Game
Dog Going For A Car Ride Puzzle Details:
About: Join this cute dog for a fun car ride on the country side roads on a beautiful sunny day and have some fun while taking in the scenery. Have fun!
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Dogs Playing
In today's free jigsaw puzzle we feature two cute dogs playing with their rope toy while crossing a wooden bridge. Click start and put the two playful dogs and their toy back together as fast as you can and get a place on our leader boards. Have fun!
Clownfish or anemonefish are overall yellow, orange, or a reddish or blackish color, and many show white bars or patches. They are native to colder waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans, including the Great Barrier Reef and the Red Sea. Anemonefish live at the bottom of shallow seas in sheltered reefs or in shallow lagoons. Anemonefish are omnivorous and can feed on undigested food from their host anemones, and the fecal matter from the anemonefish provides nutrients to the sea anemone. The sea anemone protects the anemonefish from predators, as well as providing food through the scraps left from the anemone's meals and occasional dead anemone tentacles, and functions as a safe nest site.
Elephant Family
Today's new jigsaw puzzle game feature a cute family of elephants.
Tiger On A Log
The largest cat in the animal kingdom, the tiger, is here in another fun wild life themed jigsaw. Today we feature an impressive tiger walking along a big log in the jungle. Pick your difficulty level, press start and put the wild cat and it's surrounding environment back together as fast as you can and get a top place on our daily game leader boards. Have fun!
Friendly Cow
Join us on a grassy mountain meadow and meet the very friendly cow featured in today's animal themed jigsaw puzzle. Pick you difficulty level, click start and put the cute cow and the breath taking mountain landscape back together piece by piece and solve today's new challenge. Have fun!
Cute Cat Face
A fun puzzle featuring a close-up of a cute cat's face.
Two Duck On A Lake
Click start and join the two colorful ducks for a relaxing time by the lake. Almost all the varieties of domestic ducks are descended from the mallard, apart from the Muscovy duck.
Lemur with Baby
Today's puzzle features a cute lemur and it's baby. Lemurs are a type of primates endemic to the island of Madagascar. Ranging in size from 30 g to 9 kg, lemurs share many common, basal primate traits, such as divergent digits on their hands and feet and nails instead of claws. Lemurs are generally the most social of the strepsirrhine primates and communicate more with scents and vocalizations than with visual signals. The word "lemur" derives from the word lemures (ghosts or spirits) from Roman mythology and was first used to describe a slender loris due to its nocturnal habits and slow pace, but was later applied to the primates on Madagascar.
Elephants on the Move
This new puzzle features a herd of elephants on the move. Both males and family groups typically move 10–20 km a day, but distances as far as 90–180 km have been recorded in the Etosha region of Namibia. They go on seasonal migrations in search of food, water and mates. At Chobe National Park, Botswana, elephant herds travel 325 km to visit the river when the local waterholes dry up. This jigsaw is based on Friedrich Wilhelm Kuhnert painting with the same name.
Kittens In The Grass
Today's jigsaw feature some cute kittens playing in the green grass. It's their first time exploring the green meadow so they're kind of cautious; help them get used to the grass and have fun by solving this fun new puzzle.
Two White Horses Grazing
It's a quiet day on the farm and these two white horses are grazing on some green grass in their pen. Horses are herbivores with a digestive system adapted to a forage diet of grasses and other plant material. Horses are not ruminants, they have only one stomach, like humans, but unlike humans, they can utilize cellulose, a major component of grass. Pick a difficulty level, click start and join the horses by their enclosure and solve this animal themed puzzle.
This new puzzle features a curious brown ram, with an impressive set of horns, grazing on a grassy meadow.


CT last night...40 degrees and hypothermia predicament.
Discussion in 'Cold Thermogenesis' started by MattD1995, Dec 8, 2018.
I've been using CT for several weeks now with great success. I live in Texas, and we're in the 40s right now. My pool has been serving as my CT tub now that it's cold enough, and I've had no issue over the last few weeks.
Last night, I decided to take a dip before bed. I only stayed in 15 minutes at 40 degrees. Once I got out, I began experiencing what I've heard described as hypothermia. Confusion, dizziness, massive ringing in my ears, feeling like I was about to faint, desire to stay unclothed outside in the cold, etc.. My temperature had dropped to 94 when I measured it.
Here's my question: HOW do you all get your water to exactly 50-55 deg? My pool is my only available way to CT. I'm 6 ft 8, so I'm to big for my bathtub.
Are you hydrating well prior to hopping in? I ran into a few issues with that.
My friend in Austin reports (gloats) his pool temperature every time he gets in. Seems like the water temperature should be around the 50s or high 40s for a small pool now. You may want to add a small thermometer to your kit.
I was very well hydrated. I've been drinking lots of reverse osmosis water + spring water for the last few weeks.
I can speak for 3 people that have gone down to 44 for about 15 minutes at least 4-5 times each. We've only experienced issues with extremities getting too darn cold.
@MattD1995 any other updates on this? Did you experience this again?
My Current CT is around 63-64 degrees and working on getting the temperature lower. My last experience at 60 degrees made my hands mighty cold, pale and numb. It took me some time to recover. Looking on the forum for tips, etc.


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There is a lot of space in the mind. What is space? What if the mind is just space and we just fill it with junk? I'm looking around every corner now, taking slow steps. I am intent on not disturbing myself. Not tripping over a wire or knocking over a glass of water. I don't want to worry about anything else cluttering my mind. This amoebic mass of sense.
Images, roll across my eyes. I take nothing in. I only know, vaguely, and much later, that I saw the door, perhaps my bed. A bed. What makes it mine? This flushing out of thoughts is too tasking. My nerves jangle and fight against this forced position of openness. Why am I doing this again?
Why don't I just forget it and roll with the good old preconceptions, constant second-guessing and re-affirmations? Oh, right. Because I got bored. I got choked and stagnant. What if I don't empty my mind but just get new thoughts. New ways of thinking. Get rid of the old flow.
Now I. can do whatever. I want to do. To do. If I begin to speak. Like. This. Switching up the stops and rhythm. Will I feel better? Refreshed? I believe I already do.
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Three teenagers. The Canadian suburbs. A chance meeting in the woods. A strong feeling of queer community. It might not be the usual story, but it's the one Isaac McAndless-Davis wants to tell.
Written for the Eternal Theatre Collective's show Square One, which ran in August on Granville Island, the 17-year-old's play Person in the Woods features three queer teenagers who rely on their relationships with each other to understand their own identities and overcome adversity.
Finding a community was easy for McAndless-Davis, whose predominantly queer friend group naturally drifted together in school. In addition to a high school GSA, ce makes a point of going to drop-ins at Qmunity, queer proms and pride parades, and enjoys a strong support system at home.
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Weener Plastics (WP) designs, develops and manufactures plastic packaging components – caps, closures, roll-on balls, bottles and jars – for personal care, food and home care applications. WP Netherlands, with factories in Tilburg and Ede, produces and assembles lids, measuring spoons, Aerosol Spray Caps and dispensing closures. Its clientele includes both national and international brands as well as private label manufacturers.
WP Netherlands is part of the global Weener Plastics organisation and, with 24 facilities in 16 countries, plays an important role within the group. This is not only due to its production facilities, but also to its "excellence centres" for Nutrition Packaging, Aerosol Spray Caps and Dispensing Closures.
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The inventive development team at Weener Plastics (WP) in Brazil developed the Eco Green Tube, an environmentally-friendly, mono-material squeeze tube for Personal Care solutions. Sustainability was the key challenge for the development of this standard 40 mm tube, being the first real "green tube" in the market. With a production base in Brazil, the Latin-American market is targeted.
As pressure to 'think green' escalates through the roof, sustainability continues to be an integral part of Weener Plastics's strategy. Boasting unrivalled technological competences, the company develops packaging components for the personal care, food & beverage, and home care markets, working incessantly towards minimising its carbon footprint. Ilona Vermeer underscores the importance of sustainability solutions for Weener, explaining how it is determined to make the plastics packaging industry circular in the next years.
Henkel and Weener Plastics have teamed up to translate a challenging new laundry detergent closure design into reality. The result is an appealing, functional dispensing closure that perfectly complements the newly designed bottle and has the ultimate mix of characteristics: a sustainable system with excellent pouring behavior, suitable for e-commerce use and optimal efficiency in manufacturing and logistics.
For many years, Nivea has been Beiersdorf's loved and always reliable global skin care brand. Great care was taken in selecting a packaging supplier for their new female deodorant and anti-perspirant range. Weener Plastics (WP) was chosen to design, develop and manufacture the new twist-lock spray cap, including development and manufacturing of the tooling.
Weener Plastics (WP) Group acquires Latin American packaging solutions provider Proenfar from Altra Investments. The agreement was signed on 23 April 2018. With this acquisition, plastic packaging supplier WP continues its expansion in emerging markets and strengthens its product portfolio. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions.
Plastic packaging supplier Weener Plastics (WP) Group, headquartered in the Netherlands, has acquired bottle manufacturer Artpack Ltd in Russia. The transaction closed on 20 February 2018 for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition fits perfectly within WP's global expansion strategy.
Nivea Hand Care's alluring packaging isn't just pleasing to look at. Picking it up is almost irresistible – and delivers a pleasant consumer experience. That is why the appealing packaging has received several awards in 2017, such as the Red Dot Design Award for Communication Design and the German Packaging Prize. A welcome compliment for the hinged dispensing closure produced by Weener Plastics, which is functional, convenient, reliable and attractive.
Weener Plastics (WP), headquartered in The Netherlands, has acquired the shares and operations of Orange Products Plasticos Ltda in Brazil (OPB) from Orange Products Inc (OPI) and C-Pack, its current shareholders. The transaction was closed on 11 October 2017 for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is in line with WP's M&A strategy.
Visual quality, sustainability and convenient handling is why renowned brand owners have chosen Weener's new CosmoTop tube closures. The alluring dispensing closures combine weight reduction with proven consumer benefits whilst giving the package an attractive look. CosmoTop lines stand for upmarket tube closures and benefit from two lid design options.
A new standard shaving actuator is about to be introduced onto the market. Weener Plastics' sturdy Dave shaving actuator offers gentle and convenient dispensing for foam and gel.
Weener Plastics is strengthening its well-established position as a strong, competent and reliable full service global supplier of innovative plastic packaging solutions. Therefore, it is implementing a new corporate identity, the HQ is being relocated and several name changes are being executed.
Out of more than 70 global suppliers for plastic caps, closures and bottles, Weener Plastics (WP) US has been awarded the Vendor of the Year award by TricorBraun, based on its vendor performance report systems.
Weener Plastic Packaging Group (WPPG) has acquired the shares of its joint venture partner Globalpack and currently owns 100% of Weener Globalpack Indústria Plástica Ltda in Jaraguá, São Paulo, Brazil. The plant produces plastic packaging components for deodorants and antiperspirants. The company has been renamed and will operate as Weener Indústria Plástica Ltda from now on.
3i Group plc (3i), the international investment manager, has agreed to invest approximately €250 million (c. £183million) in Weener Plastic Packaging Group, a leading manufacturer of innovative plastic packaging systems for the world's leading FMCG companies and private label manufacturers. The former shareholder, Lindsay Goldberg Vogel, has sold its stake in WPPG.
Weener has launched its new corporate website - www.wppg.com. Plasticum - part of the Weener Plastic Packaging Group since June, 2013 - has been integrated into the new site. The fully redesigned website has a contemporary look and feel, and much more user-friendly navigation, following the latest world wide web web standards. The new site reflects the company's focused strategy and the capabilities to meet today's customer needs.
Hochland, the leading expert for cheese products in Europe, has recently launched a new range of cream cheese products. Being a valued supplier for many years, Weener Plastic Russia was awarded the job to design and develop the complete new packaging range. The packaging is functional and appealing. The jars and lids are injection moulded while decorated with an In-Mould-Label and have been optimized to offer a stable and sound filling process on high speed filling lines.
The Weener Plastic Packaging Group has developed a new patented cost-effective dosing system: the Pure Dispense technology. The applied membrane is a sustainable solution for an accurate and controlled dispense of various formulations, thanks to the efficient and direct movement of the membrane when squeezing the tube or bottle. It is particularly suitable for personal care solutions, such as creams, gels and lotions.
Weener Plastics has developed the Nutri-Line, a new total packaging concept for a safe and hygienic dosing of infant formula which benefits a patented tamper-proof indicator. The Nutri-Line features a hinged lid with a convenient grip for easy opening and closing, and an integrated stackable scoop.
After being a minority shareholder for 8 years, the Weener group, a German based globally active corporation, has acquired the remaining shares of the Mumbai headquartered Weener Empire Plastics Ltd for an undisclosed amount. The deal includes 7 factories across India.
In order to support customers internationally even better in the future and expand Weener's market position, the Weener Plastic Packaging Group will restructure: The Dutch Plasticum Group B.V. with its 300 employees and four European production facilities will be integrated into the Weener Plastic Packaging Group as a subsidiary.
To fully exploit the considerable international potential in the personal care, food and beverage, home care, chemical, and pharmaceutical packaging markets, Weener Plastic Packaging Group located in Weener (Lower Saxony) has restructured. Plasticum Group B.V. of the Netherlands, with its 300 employees and four European plants, will be integrated into the Weener Plastic Packaging Group.
Lindsay Goldberg acquires Plasticum Group B.V.
Private equity firm Lindsay Goldberg LLC, New York, in Central Europe represented by Lindsay Goldberg Vogel GmbH, has acquired Plasticum Group B.V., the Netherlands. The Competition Authorities have already approved the acquisition, that has been fully financed with own equity capital.
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The excellent Borderlands 2 and the less excellent but still kind of okay Pre-Sequel are getting 4K texture packs as part of a free download. It was announced as part of the Borderlands PAX East reveal extravaganza (as no one is calling it).
These packs, which arrive April 3, will redo textures for vehicles, characters, environments, and even weapons across the game. It'll also add some other welcome touches, such as better anti-aliasing, higher resolution dynamic shadows, and better Screen Space Ambient Occlusion.
This exciting new update will also be available for The Handsome Jack Collection, which includes both games. As if I needed an excuse to go back and play through Borderlands 2 for the tenth time.
While this is pretty welcome news for fans of Borderlands, it was easily the smallest announcement in what turned out to be a vast sea of Borderlands related announcements.
In addition the the 4K texture packs, the livestream also confirmed a Borderlands card game, and a current-gen port of Borderlands GOTY edition – though the cowards at Gearbox haven't deigned to put the game on Nintendo Switch, which hurts.
Of course, the big news is that Borderlands 3 was finally, officially, properly confirmed. Even after the stylish teaser trailer that came the day before the full announcement, Gearbox and 2K Games refused to outright confirm that it was actually the game we all thought it was until last night.
Sure enough, Borderlands 3 is indeed coming, and it looks about as slick as you'd expect. Gearbox confirmed that we'd be getting more news on the latest Borderlands game on April 3, which is the same day Borderlands GOTY launches.
There's still no release date on Borderlands 3 yet, but I'd imagine we can expect to see it arrive late 2019/early 2020.


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Category Archives: Sip & Tell
Sip & Tell: Graham Wasilition of Tenneyson Absinthe
Posted in Product Launches, Sip & Tell	by selenawrites
Graham Wasilition, right, with David Nathan Maister in front of one of the stills at Distillerie les Fils d' Emile Pernot in Pontarlier, France, where Tenneyson absinthe is distilled and bottled.
"All experience is an arch wherethrough gleams that untravelled world whose margin fades for ever and for ever when I move." —Alfred Lord Tennyson
I first met Graham Wasilition during the SXSW conference in Austin last March thanks to an introduction by the Lush Life Productions crew. During an Austin spirits event, Graham let myself and another blogger, Emily Cavalier, try a sample of his then-unreleased new absinthe, Tenneyson Absinthe Royale. I was immediately fond of the product, especially since it was the first absinthe I've tried that included a hint of juniper. I also appreciated the mildness of the anise flavor compared to many other absinthes. Emily and I were also impressed that Graham, at 27 years old, was creating his own brand.
Earlier this week, Tenneyson appeared on store shelves at Imperial Wines (First Avenue at 88th Street) on NYC's Upper East Side. I caught up with Graham online to learn more about the launch.
Q: When did you decide to get in the business of creating absinthe?
A: After I graduated from Virginia Tech in Materials Science Engineering, I went to Austin to work for an international semi-conductor manufacturer and had eye-opening experiences in global travel, as well as food and drink. This was right around the time when absinthe resurged globally. My commitment to absinthe came when I got in touch with consultant/expert David Nathan-Maister (the author of The Absinthe Encyclopedia and a world-renowned absinthe and ancient spirit historian). There were so many products rushing to the market with false promises, information, and inferior quality. We saw an opportunity to bring together the best available resources and create a product that people could respond to and be excited about. Little did I know how long it would take us, along with Master Distiller Dominique Rousselet, to create a truly unique and high-quality brand that we could consistently deliver.
Q: How did you find the distillery in France? How did you create the recipe?
A: After developing a plan with David Nathan-Maister, he became a partner in the Emile Pernot Distillery in Pontarlier, France. This was such an incredible break because this distillery is one of two historic and active distilleries able to produce absinthe in the famed "Absinthe Town" of Pontarlier, France, former home of the most infamous brand in absinthe history, Pernod Fils. It also gave us unprecedented access to some of the highest quality herbs and aromatics available anywhere, and the most authentic to true absinthe history. We wanted to utilize French skills and century-old copper alembics to create a Swiss style juice because it is lesser known than the traditional French style and a little less polarizing. It also is traditionally lower in alcohol and therefore more widely approachable. We went through many, many iterations of the recipe and ended up using a take on a traditional Swiss recipe with a hint of juniper berry and orange peel which gives Tenneyson a New Western twist. We are very happy with the subtle and authentic profile which we finally settled on.
Q: Why the name Tenneyson?
A: After the creation of the formula, we wanted to try and convey the idea of the brand through the name. The twist of using some slight gin technique by including a little juniper berry and orange peel led us to try and come up with a UK-inspired name that played to the history of our absinthe. The UK poet Alfred Lord Tennyson was a famed absinthe drinker and I came across the spelling TENNEYSON in a British baby name book. I thought the name related closely to the history of absinthe and played on the UK inspiration. I have since found some information that Tenneyson is also a derivative of Dionysus, the Greek God of Wine, which also seems quite fitting. We get comments about what a great name we have and I completely agree and am excited that we were lucky enough that no one was already using it.
Q: Is NYC the first city to sell Tenneyson? What is the price point? Which other cities will see it this year?
A: NYC is the first city in the world where Tenneyson is available. There is a lot of competition there, but that allows for the quality brands and good values to come out on top. We are working on the availability as we speak and want to be able to provide Tenneyson to as wide of a group as possible. However, we do not want to over-extend ourselves. We want to move into markets that will appreciate Tenneyson and be able to sustain consistent business. We make Tenneyson in small batches and need to manage the introduction with this in mind. It is currently retailing in NYC for around $50 and we will soon be offering it in the hot and up-and-coming markets in Texas. I'm sure we will see it in many more of the major markets across the country this year and even online very soon.
Q: What is your favorite way to drink Tenneyson?
A: This is kind of a loaded question because the easy answer would be off the coast on a boat with friends and family. When we are talking specific cocktails, I like to drink Tenneyson a few ways. The traditional absinthe drip (sans sugar) works great and is perfectly balanced because the Pontarlier Wormwood is historically a little sweeter than wormwood sourced elsewhere, so I think it is sweet enough. I also think a simple prep is to drink Tenneyson with tonic water. Tonic water is basically the 21st century sugar water and the slight gin notes of Tenneyson Absinthe make an interesting profile. The beautiful louche is also a conversation starter and you can garnish it with an orange to bring a different color. We also do a cocktail with Orangina that tastes kind of like a twist between a mimosa and a screwdriver that is perfect for brunch. You can check our website for a few other cocktails. Many people think that absinthe needs to be prepared only one specific way, but there is no reason that it cannot be enjoyed as flexibly as any other great spirit.
Q: As far as you know, are you one of the youngest founders of a spirit brand?
A: I'm not sure that I am one of the youngest founders of a spirit brand. I have been working on this since my early 20's, but it is my experience that a lot of innovation and energy comes from the younger generation. I'd also say that my naivete as a young entrepreneur with a head packed with illusions of grandeur actually helped me to keep moving forward when people were negative or professed that things would never work out. As an example, I was told that the name Tenneyson would not be available to trademark, but I followed up and did my research and proved that notion wrong. My age doesn't normally come into play, but it is kind of fun being able to do "business" until last call and still be able to get up and at 'em early the next day with a clear head and strong conviction.
Q: What hurdles have you had to overcome to import your absinthe?
A: Well, there are too many to list here. I think that anyone starting a business of any kind will come across roadblock after roadblock, but you have to deal with each one as they come. We have dealt with things from raising money, writing contracts, distillation consistency, sourcing ingredients, securing distribution, shipping logistics, government compliance, currency exchange rates, to things like self-doubt and convincing people that we aren't crazy. Trying to stay on budget and schedule seem to be the overwhelming pressures while being true to the craft of distillation and the history of absinthe. When in doubt the latter is our priority!
Q: Future plans?
A: To get a good nights sleep! But seriously, I love the industry and the category so I'm in no rush to go anywhere. I would love to grow the brand of Tenneyson and expose consumers (specifically in the U.S.) to the actual history of absinthe and enlighten as many as possible, whether they are drinking my brand or a comparable competitor. It's fun being in the business and I'm looking forward to future opportunities with respect to Tenneyson and/or anything else that comes along. I'm not very good at being bored and I love having fun and pushing the limits!
Tenneyson Absinthe Royale (retails around $50) hit store shelves in NYC this week.
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Sip & Tell: Brandon Lieb of Ron Atlantico
Posted in Cocktail Culture, Product Launches, Sip & Tell	by selenawrites
Brandon Lieb loves Atlantico Rum.
Given the recent opening of the city's first rum-centric bar, Roneria Caracas in Williamsburg, rum may very well be the next premium spirit to win over NYC's cocktail crowd. So it was good timing that Brandon Lieb, the Miami-based co-founder of Ron Atlantico, recently made an extended visit here to share his sipping rum and get to know the NYC cocktail scene.
"I'm not here to sell anything," said Brandon, who launched Atlantico in Miami over a year ago. "I want to let people make up their minds about it."
Brandon, who formerly worked for Bacardi, founded Atlantico with Aleco Azqueta, whose family owns the Casa de Campo resort in the Dominican Republic. There, they found a third-generation master blender to produce Atlantico from small-batch, aged rums that are blended and then aged in bourbon casks. Composed of rums between 15 and 25 years old, the additional aging process uses the solera method (typically used for sherry), which allows the flavors to mellow and marry. A true dark rum, Atlantico has gentle vanilla and toffee flavors without the overpowering sweetness of a spiced rum. It's lusciously complex with a smooth finish, and is best sipped neat, on the rocks, or mixed in a daiquiri.
When he first arrived in New York a few months ago, Brandon introduced Atlantico to the Dominican neighborhoods in the Bronx and Washington Heights before hitting Manhattan hotspots such as Rose Bar, Le Cirque, and Philippe. He said the Latin communities of New York and Miami have embraced Atlantico, preferring to sip it neat, although in Miami the daiquiri is approaching the cult status of the mojito.
Today, Brandon is headed back to Miami, just in time to skip the winter chill in NYC. Meanwhile, he'll be watching from afar to see how Atlantico and other sipping rums fare during the dark spirits season here, where rye, scotch, and bourbon are popular methods for keeping warm. He hopes imbibers will notice Atlantico's cigar-inspired label as bars increase their stock of premium rums.
"We're not trying to be the biggest rum, but we're trying to be one that people appreciate," said Brandon.
Atlantico Rum. Photo by Lush Life Productions.
Brandon leading a tasting at Louis 649. Photo by Lush Life Productions.
Atlantico Rum, Brandon Lieb, NYC Cocktails, Ron Atlantico, Rose Bar	1 Comment
Sip & Tell: Gardner Dunn of Suntory Whisky
Gardner Dunn of Suntory Whisky loves his job.
"For relaxing times, make it Suntory time."–Bill Murray's character, "Bob Harris," advertising Suntory in Lost in Translation
[Sip & Tell features barstool interviews with spirits industry professionals.]
You probably recognize the above quote from the 2003 film Lost in Translation starring Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson. Around that time, Suntory was still best known for its melon liqueur, Midori, but over the past few years, its single malt whisky, Yamazaki, has infiltrated U.S. shores and quietly stolen the hearts of many a scotch drinker. Yamazaki 12 year and 18 year, both prize-winning in blind tastings, are made at Japan's oldest distillery, founded by Scotland-educated Shinjiro Torii in 1923. Created with the level of craftsmanship the Japanese are known for, the whisky is aged in Japanese, American, and Spanish oak casks, lending a full-bodied flavor and silky smooth finish.
Over the past year, many of NYC's best-known cocktail bars have featured drinks made with Yamazaki, such as the "Gold Rush" at Goldbar and the "Murray Sour" at Minetta Tavern. This is mainly due to the work of Gardner Dunn, North American Brand Ambassador for Suntory Whisky.
Gardner, a mixologist who is as recognized for his creative cocktails as his off-kilter hairstyle, travels around the country for several days (if not weeks) every month. He says he's seeing a younger crowd show interest in the brand. "Scotch used to be a status symbol, something your dad drank," he said. "Now I'm seeing younger people wanting to try new stuff. They're interested in hearing about the distillation and the history."
Gardner recently got an advanced course on all things Yamazaki when he traveled to the Suntory distillery on the outskirts of Kyoto, a location chosen for its water source. The Vale of Yamazaki, hailed by famous master of the tea ceremony, Senno Rikyu, is legendary for its pure water. Inspired by the art of Japanese bartening, which includes techniques such as ice ball carving and the hard shake, Gardner set out to gather Japanese bartending tools to show to the many skilled bartenders he's met stateside. He's put together a "Godzilla Kit," with tools including crystal mixing glasses with a lip, bar spoons with forks on the opposite end, and Japanese jiggers, which have a thinner and deeper design and more balanced weight than standard jiggers.
The Godzilla Kits are just one bonus in what is turning out to be an exciting year for Suntory. Later this month, the hotly-anticipated Hibiki 12-year blended whisky (aged in plum liqueur casks and filtered through bamboo charcoal) hits shelves in NYC and California, its first debut stateside. Also, just in time for the holidays, a limited edition of 300 bottles of 1984 Yamazaki will be released, for $550-$650 a pop.
Gardner says he finds himself crafting cocktails less and less and carving ice balls more and more as he focuses on educating people everywhere about the history and philosophy behind Suntory. "Cocktails are not the goal [for Yamazaki], but it does mix very well," he said. "It doesn't have a lot of heat, but it has honey overtones that pair well with other spirits."
Kanpai!
Suntory's "Godzilla Kit." Photo by Leo Borovskiy of Lush Life Productions.
Gardner pours Yamazaki at a recent "Malt Madness" tasting at Union Square Wines & Spirits
Yamazaki 12, Hibiki 12, and Yamazaki 18.
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Sip & Tell: Stephen Yorsz of Maker's Mark
Posted in Cocktail Culture, Nightlife, Sip & Tell	by selenawrites
Stephen Yorsz loves his job.
Maker's Mark, that trusty Kentucky bourbon, has not changed one damn bit since the Samuels family reinvented their recipe in 1953. Red winter wheat in the mash, as opposed to rye, gives the bourbon a smooth balance, and the brand is known for producing small batches aged in charred oak barrels for five to seven years, producing a subtly sweet caramel flavor. It's also considered a whisky (instead of a "whiskey") due to the brand's Scottish heritage.
Here in New York City, the brand is having an interesting moment as more and more bars are using brown spirits to create classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan. Maker's Mark, most popularly ordered on the rocks, is available at just about every bar in the city, from dirty dive to upscale lounge. For decades, ordering a bourbon or whisky neat or on the rocks was an act of rebellion against the candy cocktails of the Cosmo era, but now that fresh-ingredient cocktails and pre-Prohibition cocktails are in vogue, ordering straight bourbon doesn't seem as sophisticated. (Of course, most people who order bourbon straight don't care what anyone thinks, anyway.)
When it comes to using bourbon in cocktails, some mixologists prefer more super-premium, small-batch bourbons, or rye whiskey, which has come back in style, while Maker's Mark's is one of the top-selling whiskys (behind Jack Daniels and Jim Beam). NYC Maker's Mark Distillery Diplomat Stephen Yorsz says crafty cocktailians who roll their eyes at Maker's are missing out. "Don't confuse commercial success with lack of quality," he said.
Stephen admits he has a pretty "cheddar" job–touting Maker's Mark is not a hard sell–after all, it's an American icon with its red wax seal and loyal fan base. Audrey Saunders of Pegu Club calls Maker's Mark "incredible bourbon that created and defined the premium bourbon category."
Given Stephen's background as a bartender for hotspots such as Home, Guesthouse, and STK, it's not surprising that he wants to bring Maker's into trendier enclaves like Simyone Lounge (formerly Lotus). While Stephen credits the cocktail renaissance with encouraging more people to break out of their vodka comfort zone and try brown spirits, he doesn't see why bourbon can't move from places like Employees Only into the nightlife scene as well, where Grey Goose and Patron still rule. At the same time, he takes pride in the brand's history as a no-nonsense spirit.
"Maker's Mark is premium, but not exclusive," he said. "Anyone from Joe Schmo to Heidi Klum will drink it because they like it. And that's the beauty of it–it's a common thread–the camaraderie over the one product."
"West Side" at The Jane Hotel (Maker's Mark, Amaro, honey liqueur)
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Q: Converting SVG to PNG with python sometimes results in non-smooth curves The goal: SVG to PNG in python application
I'm converting SVG files to PNG's and having a strange problem. For most files, the PNG renders perfectly, but for some, the curves are rendered as straight lines between points.
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Snippet from my view.py file
with Image( blob=temp_svg_data, format='svg' ) as original:
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  original.save(filename=png_location)

Example of Bad SVG path.
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Output
Notice how the red in the PNG rendered on the right isn't on a smooth curve.
http://cl.ly/image/2t3B2w0e393Y
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*Decimal Places. --Not it. Found curves that rendered well with 3 decimals.

*SVG Generator. -- Not it. Found curves from AI versions that worked and didn't work.

*Capitol vs Lowercase ( Absolute vs Relative ) letters in SVG move-to data.


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I recently invited Audrey and Rebecca to spend an afternoon with me at the J. Paul Getty Museum high atop the Santa Monica Mountains.
I had an idea that strolling walkways of Italian travertine stone and popping in and out of art-filled rooms would allow me a different teaching moment for these two Shakespeare Club thespians.
Our first stop was to the gift shop, where I purchased each a small notebook.
"Okay girls, here's my plan: each of you choose a favorite character from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.' Write that character's name at the top of a page along with today's date."
They each did as I suggested, then off we journeyed into mid-eighteenth century Paris with paintings, dresses and furniture to dazzle our imaginations. Later we landed in a whirlwind of Impressionist artwork, where we studied cool glades and ladies' hats, and noticed that lots of people in these paintings had dogs and cats.
"I'm going to teach you how to be actor-detectives. Think about what color your Queen Hippolyta might be and make a note. Consider what kind of shoe your Hermia would be or what flavor of ice cream. What music would your Queen Hipployta be, I wonder? Not what she would listen to, but what would she be?"
Rebecca chose faces and dresses and musical instruments for her Hippolyta and scribbled away. She saw her queen as vanilla ice cream, elegant and classy.
Audrey studied the art but didn't write. I could see her brain ticking away but nothing showed up on the page until I mentioned, "Or you could draw...."
And there was no stopping her. Rebecca and I had to frequently stop to wait for Audrey, who in mid-sketch could not lift her pencil from the page. She drew our lunch and sketched a downhill gallop.
"Now, put your own name on another page and make lists or drawings of what music you might be...or ice cream...or color. Then check out the differences or similarities."
We threw copper-pennied wishes into the Getty fountains. I held shoes while the girls raced each other down Getty garden hillsides. We drank fresh lemon-water and shared salads and hot dogs over lunch.
"Audrey, you can see now how your Hermia might sit or walk depending on what kind of shoe she is. Rebecca, you can imagine how your Queen Hippolyta might enter a room depending on what ice cream flavor she is or what sort of hat she might be."
This day was big-girl, big-actor kind of stuff for these two nine-year-olds.
Before we headed back down the hill, we gazed over our city far below to the east and the ocean in the western distance.
This day was a pearl on my necklace of life. A pearl I call a summer day.