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have made decisions and then taken action, now.
an hour from now, tomorrow at midnight, or ever 15 minutes from now on?
In that case, your application will need to create and set alarms.
In this lesson, I'll start by discussing what alarms are and how they're used.
the APIs it provides for setting and cancelling alarms.
After that, I'll discuss the various types of alarms that Android supports.
And finally, I'll present and discuss an example application that uses alarms.
sending intents at some point or points in the future.
to execute, even when that application is no longer running.
monitored even if the device goes to sleep.
the alarm, or the alarm can be retained until the next time the device wakes up.
An alarm will continue to be active until the device shuts down.
On shutdown, all registered alarms will be canceled.
came across several applications that use alarms.
can try, again, to deliver them.
The settings application can make a device discoverable over bluetooth.
when the alarm goes off, the application makes the device not discoverable anymore.
And the phone application keeps a cache of user information.
This application uses alarms to periodically update that cache.
by interacting with the AlarmManager service.
you can then use some of its methods to create and set alarms.
and this method has three parameters.
A type, which we'll discuss shortly.
A long, representing the time at which the alarm should go off.
occur when the alarm finally does go off.
to set an alarm that repeatedly goes off at specific intervals.
This method has four parameters.
the amount of time between each successive time that the alarm goes off.
Another AlarmManager method is setInexactRepeating.
Android more flexibility in deciding exactly when to fire the alarms.
fire them at the same time, so as not to wake up the device too many times.
30 minutes, 1 hour, 12 hours, and 24 hours.
is the same thing that you would have gotten had you used setRepeating instead.
Now each of the three methods I just showed you took a parameter called type.
Let's talk about alarm types now.
Android provides two degrees of configurability, with respect to alarms.
One, has to do with how time information is interpreted.
tells Android how to respond if the device is sleeping when the alarm fires.
a parameter, and I said that that long represented a time.
Android alarms can interpret this long value in two different ways.
One, it can consider it to be a real or wall clock time.
since midnight January 1, 1970.
And two, we can interpret it to be the system's up time.
And that is the amount of time since the time at which the system last booted up.
if when the alarm goes off, the device is sleeping.
One possibility is to wake up the device now, and deliver the intent.
to deliver the intent the next time the device wakes up.
So, putting all those together, there are four possibilities, defined as follows.
RTC_WAKEUP, fire the alarm at the specified wall clock time.
If the device is asleep, wake it now and deliver the intent.
but if the device is asleep, don't wake it up now.
Instead, deliver the intent when the device next wakes up.
And there is ELAPSED_REALTIME and ELAPSED_REALTIME_WAKEUP.
it will be woken up with ELAPSED_REALTIME_WAKEUP.
The last part of the alarm manager APIs that we'll discuss is the PendingIntent.
component to use the underlying intent as if it were the first component.
which returns a PendingIntent that can be used to broadcast and intent.
which returns a PendingIntent that can be used to start a service.
let's take a look at an example application called AlarmCreate.
stop playing video games and return to his or her studies.
I'll now start-up the AlarmCreate application.
The application displays a simple user interface with four buttons.
that sets a single alarm to go off in two minutes.
will go off in 2 minutes and then continue to go off every 15 minutes after that.
One button labeled Set Inexact Repeating Alarm, that sets a repeating alarm.
It should go off every 15 minutes, starting in about 2 minutes.
will exercise a lot of flexibility in when exactly those alarms go off.
And finally, one button, they both cancel repeating alarm.
And that will cancel any currently active repeating, or inexact repeating alarms.
Now, I'll click the button labeled, Set Single Alarm.
the toast message suggests that the application has now set a single alarm.
And in this case, the alarm should go off in two minutes.
the code will place a user notification in the notification area.
Let's come back at that point and see what happens.
So, now we're back watching the device.
And there's the notification asking if I'm playing Angry Birds again.
Let me pull down on the notification area.
to get back to studying.
the Alarm Create application gets brought back up.
now I'll open the main activity.
Let's take a look at the onCreate method.
First, the code gets a reference to the alarm manager service.
whose target is the alarm notification receiver class.
this intent to be broadcast.
which this time is targeted to another class called AlarmLoggerReceiver.
that will ultimately cause the intent to be broadcast to that receiver.
Now, scrolling down, the code sets up the four buttons that we saw earlier.
The first button, when pressed, will set up two one shot alarms.
The first alarm is scheduled to go off two minutes after the button is pressed.
The second of this pair, will go off about five seconds later.
The second button when pressed, will set up a pair of repeating alarms.
after the button is pressed, and then go off every 15 minutes after that.
The second alarm of the pair, will go off about five seconds after the first.
The third button, when pressed, will set up two inexact repeating alarms.
roughly every 15 minutes, starting 2 minutes after the button is pressed.
is scheduled to go off about five seconds after the first.
it has consider flexibility in the exact timing of both of those alarms.
the number of times it needs to wake up the device if it's sleeping.
For instance, by grouping separate alarms to go off roughly at the same time.
Finally, the fourth button, when pressed, will cancel existing alarms.
to go off until they're cancelled or until the device shuts down.
I'll now press the Set Repeating Alarm button.
and then every 15 minutes after that.
Let's come back when we're ready.
and it's been about two minutes since the alarms were set.
There's the notification showing that the alarm went off.
The next alarm will come along in about 15 minutes.
and when we come back we'll examine the logcat output for this application.
here's the application open in the IDE.
to just show log messages that have a tag coming from this application.
and that leaves just the messages that we're interested in now.
As you can see, there are four messages.
2 more from when the alarms went off again after 15 minutes.
between them, do in fact go off with that interval of time between them.
So those were repeating alarms.
use the setInexactRepeating method to set these same alarms.
and use it to go back to the application.
next I'll set the inexact repeating alarms.
then we'll take another look at the logcat output for this application.
about 20 minutes has passed since we last talked.
Let's go back to the LogCat view.
And here you can see that there are now four new messages.
two more from the second time those alarms went off.
the first set of alarms actually went off after four or five minutes.
delay between them, Android has actually fired them at essentially the same time.
Android was free to modify the exact alarm timings.


The nuclear showdown in South Asia could turn into a landmark accord on nuclear restraint, if three nations do their part.
Two of those nations, of course, are India and Pakistan. Both have stated their willingness to sign the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) that would rule out a repeat of the competitive bomb testing that shook their region and the world last May.
For India, in particular, this willingness is an about-face. New Delhi said for years it would not join the CTBT, viewing it as a big-power ploy to keep others out of the nuclear "club." India's change of heart can be traced to two factors: First, its tests last May served notice it was joining the club regardless. Second, the economic sanctions clamped on by the United States and others following the tests are increasingly uncomfortable.
But India's discomfort under sanctions is mild compared to that of its economically fragile neighbor and rival. Deprived of US and international financial aid, Pakistan finds itself on the verge of defaulting on more than $30 billion in foreign loans. Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif struck a note of urgency when he assured a United Nations audience Pakistan was ready to sign the CTBT within a year.
Both Mr. Sharif and India's Atal Bihari Vajpayee face political hurdles before they can make good on their pledges to become nonproliferators. With their publics favoring the nuclear programs, they'll have to show they're getting something in return.
That's where the third nation, the US, comes in. Washington rightly insists that nuclear experimentation carry a price - i.e., sanctions. But it should be just as quick to ease sanctions as countries take such positive steps as accession to the test ban treaty. Congress should give President Clinton the authority to waive economic sanctions tied to nuclear tests. The alternative is to let sanctions go forward and risk a political reaction in India and Pakistan that could close the CTBT opening.
Just as important, the US Senate itself should move ahead with ratification of the treaty. Opponents of the CTBT make the bogus arguments that a ban would allow US nuclear weapons to deteriorate and that Indian and Pakistani tests showed how difficult verification is. Technology exists to address both problems.
US ratification would strongly encourage others to follow suit. India, in particular, has demanded proof that the big nuclear powers are willing to limit their own weapons development. Even with the South Asian powers aboard, full international implementation of the treaty will remain a challenge. North Korea, for example, must somehow be persuaded. But forward movement by India, Pakistan, and the US will lend crucial momentum.


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Film Festivals and why the DVD is Finally Available!
Film Festivals–when run right–are a blast! You go to another country or state, see the sights, watch a lot of independent films, meet other film makers, and meet non-filmmakers who are passionate about independent film. That might be the best part of the experience.
I met an older couple at the Treasure Coast Int'l Film Festival in Port St. Lucie, Florida. After watching THE FOURTH WORLD, we talked awhile in the lobby of the theater. They said they get to as many film festivals as they can, spend the money on tickets and watch film after film. "Why would you do that?" I asked. "You're not even filmmakers." They said they get tired of the kind of stuff coming out of Hollywood and are hungry for original content from independent filmmakers. That, and "we want to support independent film."
What an awesome attitude!
The other thing about film festivals is that we need them to generate buzz about our independent films, while at the same time, they keep us from selling our films! Getting into a festival is a reward in itself as getting into festivals isn't all that easy. Just getting in gives you the right to put the laurel wreaths on your material because you are now an "official selection." That's great! But lots of festivals–especially the bigger ones–have some pretty strict rules about being the first in the region to show your film, not having your film available for sale anywhere, not being in distribution. So while we need the festivals to get our film out there, the festivals also delay us with going public with our films.
So now you know why THE FOURTH WORLD hasn't been available for purchase until just recently. We're winding down the festival circuit (couple big ones to go) so now it's OK for us to make the DVD and digital downloads available.
We're excited that the Dordt College bookstore has agreed to handle sales and shipping of the DVDs. If you order from our page, you will be taken to the Dordt College Bookstore site and the transaction will be done there. It's safe. It's secure. It's trustworthy. And it's ready for you!
I'll be sad when the final film festival is over. No more panel discussions. No more after-viewing chats in the lobby. No more site-seeing. But the good news is that THE FOURTH WORLD has a lot of exposure and will continue to get exposure in the years to come, thanks to DVD sales and digital downloads. The story of the fourth world is an important one to watch and discuss. Thanks to all of you who supported it at film festivals, and will continue to support it in the days to come.
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May 3rd, 2013, by Conrado M. Diaz Jr.
W. V. Coscolluela & Associates announces new partners
W.V. Coscolluela and Associates has announced the appointment of Architect Gil Coscolluela and Architect Gary Coscolluela as senior partners in the firm. Principal Architect William V. Coscolluela will remain to head the 55-year architectural firm, which counts over 150 major projects completed.
As senior partners, the architects will be involved and responsible for the firm's work in several ongoing and upcoming projects in Metro Manila, Cebu and Iloilo. The firm is architect of record for many impressive structures, most recently, the award-winning Zuellig Building, located at the heart of the Makati CBD.
"As their father and as founder of a firm that has been designing and building for over 50 years, I am especially proud to see them in these positions of leadership. They have both produced exceptional work on their own, and as associate partners of the firm over the years," says Arch. William. "It is the perfect time for them to be in the center of our ongoing projects—and to help me carry them out."
Arch. Gil graduated from the UP College of Architecture. His work encompasses several areas of RCBC Plaza, the Equitable PCI Tower, Joya Lofts & Towers at Rockwell, the Crowne Plaza and Galleria Regency, to name a few. He is also involved in various Robinsons Mall projects and residential projects. Arch. Gil also lef the WVCA team in the Platinum LEED-certified interiors of the Zuellig Building offices.
Arch. Gary finished architecture from his father's alma mater, the Mapua Institute of Technology. Among his projects were The Grand Midori Makati, The Landmark in TriNoma, Anson's in The Landmark, and Discovery Shores Boracay.
As this firm celebrates its 55th year in the industry, Arch. William Coscolluela, together with his newly appointed Senior Partners – Gil and Gary Coscolluela, continue their commitment to delivering classic and reliable structures and "greener" buildings. The firm pushes for "green growth" architecture as they lead in the industry's move towards more sustainable standards. The firm's latest advocacy is reflected in their recent projects such as the Zuellig Building, the SM Aura Premier in Taguig, and the Unilab Corporate Offices currently under construction. The firm looks forward to more projects that will adopt greener features for a more sustainable future.
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Millions of Addresses and Thousands of Sites, All Leading to One
BOB TEDESCHI
What Internet business has raised $120 million in financing in the last year and owns 725,000 Web sites?
THINK you have a good handle on the Internet economy? Try this one.
What Internet business has raised $120 million in financing in the last year, owns 725,000 Web sites, and has as its chief executive the former head of Primedia and International Data Group?
If you guessed NameMedia, a privately held owner and developer of Web sites based in Waltham, Mass., you take the prize. Otherwise, consider reading on.
According to Kelly P. Conlin, the chief executive of NameMedia, the company's business is best seen as an online property developer.
"What we've wanted to do, quietly, is amass the largest real estate position on the Internet, which we feel we have," Mr. Conlin said.


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The NM Political Report (https://nmpoliticalreport.com/2018/04/16/what-will-zinke-do-with-the-extra-2-5-billion-in-his-budget/)
What will Zinke do with the extra $2.5 billion in his budget?
By Carl Segerstrom, High Country News | April 16, 2018
U.S. Department of the Interior
U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke taking in a view of Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument
Since his confirmation in March 2017, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's push to trim the department he oversees while opening more public lands to energy development has been lauded by Republicans and denounced by Democrats. When it came to the budget, however, both sides agreed on one thing: No big cuts. In the omnibus federal budget, which recently passed with solid bipartisan support, Congress decided the Department of Interior was worth nearly $2.5 billion more than the administration had proposed.
The Trump administration had proposed substantial budget cuts at a time of record visitations to public lands, billions of dollars of maintenance backlogs and some of the lowest staffing levels in decades at agencies like the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management. But in the appropriations bill signed March 23, the Fish and Wildlife Service and BLM each received more than a quarter billion dollars more than requested, and the National Park Service got almost $650 million more than the secretary asked for. Still, Zinke and the administration have other ways to cut back and redirect spending to bring it in line with their vision of budget cuts and bureaucratic reshuffling.
This story originally appeared at High Country News and is reprinted with permission.
Among the programs that got a boost from Congress was the Land and Water Conservation Fund, which uses money from oil and gas leasing to support public-lands access. The fund purchases land, provides grants to states and municipalities, and supports conservation easements for farmers and ranchers. Zinke's department had proposed restructuring the program and cutting spending by over $330 million. Instead, Congress bumped up funding from $400 million in 2017 to $425 million in 2018.
The bill touted the importance of the Land and Water Conservation Fund for promoting recreational access and instructed the agencies to continue designating important lands that could be acquired through it. In a statement following the bill, The Nature Conservancy praised the program and the spending levels it set. "The passage of today's spending bill demonstrates that bipartisan cooperation can lead to significant progress for conservation in America," said Nature Conservancy CEO and President Mark Tercek in a press release.
Congress also increased spending on agencies that serve tribal nations. The administration's proposed budget included more than $370 million in cuts to the Bureaus for Indian Affairs and Education and more than $100 million in cuts to BIA education programs. "These reductions are untenable and absolutely break the trust responsibility to Indian tribes," the National Congress of American Indians stated in its analysis of the proposed budget.
Instead of going along with the proposed cuts, Congress voted to boost spending for the bureaus by more than $200 million over last year's budget. New Mexico Sen. Tom Udall, D, who chairs the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, said after the bill's passage that it "rejects the president's dangerous proposed budget cuts and instead provides funding increases that will lead to healthier communities and better outcomes across Indian Country."
Still, the administration is eyeing ways to work around the spending increases. Federal law prohibits agencies from not spending the allocated funds, but the executive branch can still ask for cuts and influence how money is spent through reviews of grants by political appointees and staffing shake-ups.
The relationship between the power of purse held by Congress and the executive's authority to spend money can be traced to the Nixon administration. After Congress passed the Clean Water Act in 1972, President Richard Nixon decided that the price tag for the new legislation was too high. Nixon directed the Environmental Protection Agency not to allocate more than $10 billion in Clean Water Act grants between 1972 and 1974, much to the appropriators' chagrin.
In response, Congress passed the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The law created the Congressional Budget Office, a bipartisan office that advises Congress on budgeting matters, and led to the formulation of dedicated House and Senate appropriations committees that are responsible for crafting the federal budget. The law also required agencies to spend all the funds they're allotted and established a formal process for the president to request reductions, called rescissions.
The Trump administration is currently working on a rescissions package with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. Matt Sparks, McCarthy's communications director, confirmed that the representative is working on a package to trim the bill, but wouldn't comment on possible cuts. If the administration asks for rescissions, Congress has 45 days to grant or deny its requests.
Since the Impoundment Act was put into place, the popularity of rescissions has ebbed and flowed. Presidential rescissions were popular during the Reagan administration, when Congress agreed to reduce spending levels by hundreds of millions of dollars. Recently, the tactic has fallen out of favor; neither George W. Bush nor Barack Obama made rescission requests.
The Trump administration seems to be examining all avenues in its pursuit of lower spending. Since the 2018 budget bill passed last month, President Trump and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin have suggested that Congress should give the president the power to make line item vetoes, something that was ruled unconstitutional in 1998, after President Bill Clinton had been temporarily vested with the authority. Overturning the funding priorities set in the bipartisan spending bill would likely be a tough sell in the Senate, where Republicans hold a slim 51-49 majority.
Absent reductions to spending levels, Interior can stall funding for staffing and programs that don't fit the vision of department leadership and redirect grants through a new process. Under Zinke's leadership, the department has developed a political review process for grants doled out by its agencies, intended to make sure departmental grants match the administration's political priorities. According to documents obtained by the Washington Post, many discretionary grants above $50,000 are subject to review by political appointees in Interior's leadership. The memo specifically notes grants to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions as being subject to review by Steve Howke, a lifelong friend of Zinke's, who had a 30-plus year career at credit unions before he joined Interior.
The agency can also plot its own course by moving around senior staff and pursuing buyouts, which can stall spending by creating vacancies in hard-to-fill positions. There are few ways to not spend money in congressional budgets, but "agencies can say they're having a hard time finding people to fill jobs and drag feet on spending that way," says Richard Kogan, a senior fellow with the Washington, D.C., Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a progressive economic policy think tank. The department touts the moves as an effort to get more staff in field positions. But former Interior officials warn that losing senior staff could mean the loss of valuable experience, including knowledge of how the agencies work and of who their most important partners are.
Even as Interior comes to terms with the spending levels set by Congress, the budget hearings for the 2019 budget are already underway. And the second budget from the administration and Zinke looks similar to the first one, with major cuts to land-management agencies and tribal programs. The response to Zinke's trips to Capitol Hill to defend next year's budget offers a clear indication of the partisan reaction to the administration's vision for Interior. In a budget hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resource Committee, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R, broadly praised the direction being set by Zinke and his willingness to open up new drilling sites in her state, while Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell, D, called his tenure an unprecedented attack on public lands and an "abandonment of the secretary's stewardship responsibility of our public resource."
In this year's budget, Congress rejected the slimmed-down version of the Interior Department proposed by Zinke and the Trump administration. With more time to evaluate the agency's progress and direction, Congress will have the opportunity to set its own priorities for it again with the 2019 budget. How the department spends the 2018 budget will influence the amount and types of appropriations made for the next fiscal year. Moving forward, Congress can fund Zinke's vision of a slimmer, reorganized Interior Department or, if lawmakers decide the administration is moving in the wrong direction, craft a more prescriptive budget that forces Interior to reflect the priorities of a Congress that has thus far rejected cuts to the department.
Carl Segerstrom is an editorial intern at High Country News.
Tom Udall
Obamacare premiums dip for first time. Some call it a correction.
After two years of double-digit price hikes, the average premium for individual health coverage on the federal health law's insurance marketplace will drop by 1.5 percent for 2019, the Trump administration said Thursday. The announcement marked the first time average premiums have fallen since the exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2014.
Impact of proposed SNAP cuts would be huge in New Mexico
National attention for Martinez's veto of entire higher ed budget
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State insurance superintendent warns against 'swift changes' to Affordable Care Act
The State Superintendent of Insurance told the U.S. House Majority Leader that the Affordable Care Act is flawed, but still warned against drastic changes that would hurt New Mexicans. This came in a letter from Superintendent John Franchini sent to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., last week.
Pearce explains vote for Ryan for Speaker
Pearce part of group that ended McCarthy's Speaker hopes
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New Mexico bears the brunt of D.C.'s environment decisions
Given the fire hose of news from Washington, D.C. every day, New Mexicans can be forgiven if they miss stories about environmental overhauls from the White House and funding mishaps in Congress. But ignorance isn't bliss when it comes to climate-changing methane emissions, less money for public lands and parks or the intergenerational impacts of mercury exposure.
Only weeks remain to continue NM land, water projects
Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund needs reauthorization
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Judge orders industries to pay royalties for public land extraction
When energy corporations produce oil, gas or coal on public lands, they make royalty payments to the federal government and the states where production takes place. In 2016, the Obama administration closed a loophole that allowed companies to dodge those fees.
Former Trump officials are supposed to avoid lobbying. Except 33 haven't.
Zinke leaves unfinished business at the Interior Department
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SCOTUS says Trump administration can't add citizenship question to Census—for now
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration's attempt to add a question to the U.S. Census inquiring about respondents' citizenship—for now. The court released the ruling Thursday morning, on the final day of this year's term.
State preparing for a 'full count' in the next census
Tempests and fisticuffs: The history of NM's open U.S. Senate races
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Emails show prosecutors misled public about plea deal with former Martinez cabinet secretary
Southwest won't run out of water, but changes need to happen now
Center on Budget and Policy Priorities Carl Segerstrom, High Country News


We all know the importance of taking pride in our homes. We work hard to keep our dwellings spick and span and looking its best. We constantly strive to make sure they are cozy, comfortable, and a happy place for our families. But, sometimes we need to really up our game and whip our houses into shape with some serious elbow grease. However, that can be easier said than done as it can be tough to know where to start.
Start From the Top: Looking at our attics as a potential area for extending our living space is one of the top ways to add significant value to our homes. If you think your property would benefit from an extra bedroom or if you think that your home needs an amazing game room, your attic could be just the ticket. Get a builder to take a look at your attic and see what possibilities are open to you. Although attic conversions take money and time, the return on the investment is usually really high. A £15,000 attic conversion, can add an extra £30,000 to the value of your house, so it's well worth considering. Or if you're staying put and just looking for extra room for your family, this really is the best part of your house to consider opening up.
Extend Into Your Garden: Extending your property into your garden is another great way that you can expand your living space and subsequently add value to your home. Be cautious when taking on conservatory projects, however, as sometimes they can look like an afterthought. An extra unit just bolted onto the side of your home doesn't look so attractive. Work closely with an experienced builder to see how your conservatory can create a natural flow from your internal home and out into your outdoor world.
Make sure that the style fits well with the existing decor of your house and consider putting the same flooring down from the connecting room so that you give off that natural flow. A conservatory can cost as little as £4,000 and can add as much as 9% to the value of your home so, again, this option is well worth looking into.
A Lick of Paint Works Wonders: There's nothing that drags down the overall appearance of a home more than dull, tired, and old paint work. Look at the paint both internally and externally on your house and get to work. This is a job that you can take on yourself, but to make it as easy as possible for you, you should consider investing in a paint spray machine. It will quarter the amount of time that you spend painting and provides really even coverage. Try shopping around for the best paint spray machines at Tool Nerds.
Before rolling those sleeves up and going in, all paint guns blazing, take some time to consider the most attractive colors for your home. Think of how to cleverly mix neutral with statement colors and plan each individual room and living space accordingly.
When considering the outside of your home, you will need to look at the bigger picture. Look at the houses on either side of you and along your street. Look at the general color palette on the street and think about a color for your house that would not only make it look fantastic, but will also compliment the colors of your neighbors' home. This will not only give your home an instant facelift, but it will also help make your street look more desirable in general.
Windows are the Soul to Your Home: Windows can be so easily overlooked when sprucing up and renovating homes. Whatever plans you may have for your windows, make sure that they are cohesive with the age and style of your house. Replacing old, tatty, and even moldy or rotting windows will instantly lift the look of your home and provide some much needed sunlight and fresh air into your quarters.
First Impression: The smaller details are just as important as the big when it comes to adding value to our homes. Dingy, faded, and old front doors are certainly not the first impression that you want to give off to any potential buyers or guests coming to your home for the first time. Make sure that you get your new paint spray machine out on your front door, too. Once you've painted your front door and it's looking shiny and new, think about elements such as doorknobs and the sign to your house (if you have one) or your house number.
Look into solid, decadent looking doorknobs and stainless steel house numbers to really have your front door looking in tip top condition. These little extras are incredibly affordable and can make all of the difference to visitors getting excited about stepping inside of your much-loved home.
The Hall: The hall is your second opportunity to make a lasting first impression. Keeping the kids' shoes stored away and all coats and scarves neatly hidden out of site is the first thing that must be done. Then, take a look around the space. How can you improve the overall feel and style of your hallway so that people instantly feel warm, welcome, and inspired by your home? It all starts with mirrors and lighting.
Hanging mirrors on the wall will open up small hallways and give the impression that they are larger than they are. Natural light will also give off a feeling of spaciousness. For evening lighting think of low, mood lighting that will create a soothing and calming ambience to the entrance of your home. Avoid harsh overhead lighting and invest in interesting lamps or low-lit floor lights for a warm and inviting atmosphere that beckons visitors into the heart of your home.
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Last week (http://torahbytes.org/71-02.htm) I explained how the way we look at life greatly affects us. Even those of us who claim to derive our worldview from an objective source, such as the Bible, often unconsciously filter our beliefs through alternate lenses. Being unaware of these lenses almost guarantees that we will have a skewed, incorrect understanding of life.
Some say that because we can only see life through our perceptions, then we can never hope to see the world or God as they really are. Anyone with an ounce of humility must admit that however accurately anyone understands anything, our human limitations prevent us from ever truly grasping the entirety of life or even the entirety of one aspect of life.
There is a famous story called the "Blind Men and an Elephant" (http://wordinfo.info//Blind-Men-and-Elephant-crop.html) in which a group of blind men, who upon feeling various parts of an elephant, come to very different conclusions as to its nature. They base their inaccurate conclusions on the individual body parts each one is feeling. The story illustrates the foolishness of making inaccurate generalizations based on our very limited experiences. The divergent ways people look at the world are nothing more than feeble human attempts to understand life. We should therefore stop quibbling over our differences.
There are appealing aspects to this story and the challenge to accept the limitations of human perceptions is well taken. But there are significant weaknesses in the story that expose its unbiblical worldview. First, in the story each person only feels one part of the elephant. It wouldn't have taken much to realize that there was more to the elephant than one of its parts. It is very likely that some people upon hearing the different views of others, instead of arguing, would pause before jumping to conclusions. Yes, there are people around who are like the blind men in the story, but the underlying assumption that everyone is like this and that we should therefore give up all hope of adequately knowing the true nature of the elephant - or life - or God, is unbiblical.
What is biblical is what we see illustrated in a different story - a true story - the story of Abraham. Through Abraham we see that God is knowable. He is knowable, not because people like Abraham somehow correctly figure him out, but because God makes himself known. Equally important is how God can be known. Unlike the way many strive after the divine through intellectual prowess, moral striving, ascetic disciplines, or ritualistic observances, God is known by faith.
Biblical faith is not an unreasonable wishful hope for some undefined goodness or reality, but rather a trusting response to the God who makes himself known. This is what marks Abraham as a model of true biblical faith: whenever God confronted his preconceived notions - his worldview - Abraham trusted God, thus adopting God's worldview.
To know God by faith means that the way we see the world, life, and God will be continually challenged. That doesn't mean that God is unknowable, but it does accept the reality of our limited perceptions. There are ways that we can be like the blind men in the story of the elephant. However, our conclusion should not be that God cannot be known, but rather knowing him can only occur as we place our trust in him.


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The Blown Film Process
The resin is available in 1000-2000# boxes called Gaylords brought in by truck or more typically, purchased in railroad cars. The higher volume reduces cost. Resin may be stored in the rail car and drawn directly from it into the building or more commonly vacuumed into a silo standing beside the train tracks and right outside the building. The resin is exactly the same as the film, except it arrives in the form of a hard pellet from the supplier. In the extrusion process, the pellets are melted down and air forced through the air ring "blows a bubble" with it transforming the hard pellets into thin flexible film that can be wound into rolls. They may add things to it in the process like antiblock, slip, a colorant, an antistat or flame retardant to meet the customer's needs and application.
In the film extrusion process, these pellets are vacuumed into the extruder from their storage site and are melted down using a carefully controlled melt profile. It's gradual, with "extruder barrel zones" set to increasingly higher temperatures. A Process Engineer and QC Department will record these setting for future run uniformity. "The screw" pushes the resin horizontally through the various barrel die zones as it melts and forces the molten material toward the extrusion die. The "screen pack", which is just as it sounds: a metal screen or layers of them, act as a filter holding back any unmelted pellets or chunks of contamination. If the temperature profile is not set correctly and / or the screen pack fails, "gels" may show in the film. These are usually un-melted pieces of the resin pellets. With the resin fully melted and filtered by the screen pack, the force of the screw turning pushes the molten material around a tube or sleeve called "the mandrel" and between the round "die ring". This is what forms sort of the donut shape of hot poly to get things going. A thick ring of molten plastic squeezing out between the solid mandrel and lip of the die ring now forms the tubing. Operators will gather this and tie it off like the lip of a balloon as it exits the die. With the tube sealed off, by blowing air into the bubble from the bottom, a hot bubble of plastic is formed and is pulled upwards. The material gathered is hoisted up the extrusion tower so the whole mass can be pulled back down over idler rollers and toward the winders. They control the size of the bubble, and hence "layflat" or width of the film via size of the die and amount of air flow from below. The term "blow up ratio" is your bubble diameter divided by your die diameter. It is typically 2:1 or 3:1. As we continue upward, an "air ring" blows air into the bubble from the underneath. The bubble of molten poly begins to cool fairly quickly; typically about 30″ above the top of the die as it exits the extruder. You can see the poly change from hot and crystal clear to kind of a hazy or frosty appearance; and hence this line is called the "frost line". If the bubble breaks, which it can and often does, the crew has to start all over again. The gauge is controlled by the gap in the die ring, machine speed and air flow. The die may slowly rotate to prevent "lanes of high or low gauge" developing in the roll called "gauge bands". Many extruders rotate the film at the top of the bubble instead. This is called an "oscillating haul off". A thing called a "beta gauge" or other device electronically measures the gauge of the film around the bubble and sends the information back to the die and operator. It tells him whether the film is on target and whether changes need to be made to bring the thickness of the film into spec. Today's sophisticated machines send the information to the die and extruder 'brains' which can automatically make necessary changes.
As the bubble continues straight up in the air it chills and sets up. A "collapsing frame" or "air bearing ladder" begins to gradually flatten the tube. When the tube reaches the top of the machine, it gets pinched completely flat by passing through rollers. It then turns downward and heads back toward the ground. Now what you have, is a flat tube heading for the winder. If you want "tubing", the operators simply wind the flattened bubble or tube onto the core. If you want "sheeting", the operators set blades at each fold in the tubing and slit that off. They re-circulate "the trim" right back into the extruder, re-melt it and blow it again rather than wasting it. By slitting off both folds of the tube, you end up with two sheets, front and back of the tubing. Each is drawn to a separate winder and you get Master Roll #1 and Roll #2 of Single Wound Sheeting or SWS. Things like "J-Sheeting" are made in a similar way where only one side of the tube gets slit. Operators will set the lip size desired on the slit side and wind it up on the core. The "corona treater" is usually installed at the point where the film makes its downward turn toward the wind up. The electrical discharge from the 'high voltage corona' does two or three things: 1) It polarizes the surface of the poly 2) roughens the surface and 3) burns off any surface contamination. The treatment makes the surface ideal for ink and or adhesive adhesion. Treatment level is measured in terms of dynes with water as a reference point. 38 to 42 dynes is a typical film surface tension reading for printing or laminating.
In co-extrusion the film supplier is blowing two or more materials at the same time through a special co-ex die. Here, materials are not "mixed", which is possible as in a co-polymer and sometimes desirable as in EVA modified Low Density Poly, but co-extrusions result in layers. This may include something like a Nylon / poly, where you want the tough Nylon on the outside but LD inside for easy heat sealing or Poly/ Nylon/ poly.
There is quite an art and science to controlling all of the variablesmentioned here! This is the expertise of film extrusion. If the resin is not good; the melt profile is incorrect; the air flow is contaminated or chill temperature is off, or any one of these variables is off, all sorts of things can happen. The visuals may be bad, the film may "block" (stick together), it may contain gels, or be tacky because it was over treated. The gauge will go bad if the machine rate or air flow changes and a myriad of problems may occur unless everything is just right and the process uniformly can be repeated from run to run. So, just like we depend on our customers to supply us the specifications, requirements and application for packaging products, from a film point of view, we need to know all of the details in order to produce quality films that will meet the end requirements.
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They first appeared during the Triassic period, 231.4 million years ago, and were the dominant terrestrial vertebrates for 135 million years, from the beginning of the Jurassic (about 201 million years ago) until the end of the Cretaceous (66 million years ago), when the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event led to the extinction of most dinosaur groups at the close of the Mesozoic Era. The fossil record indicates that birds evolved from theropod dinosaurs during the Jurassic Period and, consequently, they are considered a subgroup of dinosaurs by many paleontologists. Some birds survived the extinction event that occurred 66 million years ago, and their descendants continue the dinosaur lineage to the present day.
Although the word dinosaur means "terrible lizard", the name is somewhat misleading, as dinosaurs are not lizards. Instead, they represent a separate group of reptiles that, like many extinct forms, did not exhibit characteristics traditionally seen as reptilian, such as a sprawling limb posture or ectothermy. Additionally, many prehistoric animals, including mosasaurs, ichthyosaurs, pterosaurs, plesiosaurs, and Dimetrodons, are popularly conceived of as dinosaurs, but are not taxonomically classified as dinosaurs. Through the first half of the 20th century, before birds were recognized to be dinosaurs, most of the scientific community believed dinosaurs to have been sluggish and cold-blooded. Most research conducted since the 1970s, however, has indicated that all dinosaurs were active animals with elevated metabolisms and numerous adaptations for social interaction.
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Максимилиан Ернст Австрийски (; * 17 ноември 1583, Грац; † 18 февруари 1616, Грац) от фамилията Хабсбург, е ерцхерцог на Австрия.

Произход
Той е четвъртият син на Карл Франц II (1540 – 1590), ерцхерцог на Австрия (син на император Фердинанд I) и съпругата му Мария Анна Баварска (1551 – 1608), дъщеря на херцог Албрехт V от Бавария и Анна Австрийска (втората дъщеря на император Фердинанд I). Брат е на император Фердинанд II (1578 – 1637), Маргарета (1584 – 1611), от 1599 г. съпруга на крал Филип III от Испания, Констанца (1588 – 1631), от 1602 г. съпруга на крал Сигизмунд III Васа от Швеция и Полша, Леополд V Фердинанд (1586 – 1632) и Карл Йозеф (1590 – 1624). Заедно с майка си през 1592 г. той завежда сестра си Анна за нейната женитба в Полша за крал Сигизмунд III Васа.

Участие в управлението
Заедно с брат си Фердинанд, регентът във Вътрешна Австрия, и братовчедите си Максимилиан, регент в Долна Австрия, и Матиас, регент в Горна Австрия (Тирол), той обявява в документ от 25 април 1606 г. във Виена своя братовчед император Рудолф II, заради душевната му болест, за неспособен да управлява, и Матиас за глава на Дом Австрия.

Неговият братовчед Максимилиан III, Великият магистър приема принца през 1615 г. в Тевтонския орден, където той през 1616 г. става комтур на балия Австрия. Като Koadjutor на ордена, определен за наследник на Великия магистър, Максимилиан Ернст умира на 33 години. Той е погребан в базиликата на абатство Зекау в Щирия.

Литература
 Constantin von Wurzbach: Habsburg, Maximilian Ernst. Nr. 266. In: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich. Band 7, Verlag L. C. Zamarski, Wien 1861, S. 109.
 Johannes Voigt: Geschichte des Deutschen Ritter-Ordens in seinen zwölf Balleien in Deutschland, Band 2, Reimer, 1859, S. 297

Външни препратки
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Review: The Wolf's Hour
Posted: February 1, 2013	by Steven in Books We Love (5/5 ) Meta: Robert McCammon, Horror, Audible
This review is going to be a bit different. Why? Because it isn't a review of the actual, physical book. You see, I drive a lot. More than is healthy, even. On average, I spend nearly two hours per day in a car. That's ten whole hours a week being dedicated to something other than reading awesome books…
… unless I use…… wait for it……. AUDIOBOOKS!!!!!!!!
I actually get a lot of my catch-up reading done this way. I use Audible.com almost exclusively, and I highly recommend them for all your audiobook needs. They are full of awesome. For the purpose of this review, however, I used GraphicAudio on the recommendation of a friend. I'd long wanted to read Robert McCammon's THE WOLF'S HOUR (Amazon), but never had the time. Audible.com didn't have it at the time, so I was pretty bummed out. I found out that GraphicAudio has a production the the novel, however, and got a copy of it as soon as I could.
Regular audiobooks are an interesting beast. The reader can make or break a novel, and many things just sound bad when read aloud regardless of the narrator. GraphicAudio's productions aren't normal audiobooks. They do a full cast, and have tons of sound effects. I was worried that I would miss out on a bunch of the narrative details, and that the voices would be horrible.
All those worries went away ten minutes into the production. It was complete immersion in the best way. The voice-work was terrific, and the narration was detailed. The sound effects gave a whole new dimension to the experience without detracting from the story. And of course, THE WOLF'S HOUR was an amazing novel.
McCammon's classic story follows Michael Gallatin, a Russian emigrant and current British spy. And he's a werewolf. The novel takes place in the time leading up to WWII's D-Day with Gallatin attempting to find a way to prevent a German plot to derail the Allied invasion. Mixed within this tale is how Gallatin became a werewolf.
What first struck me about this story was how old-school it felt. THE WOLF'S HOUR is an adventure story. A spy story. It has a bit of that old James Bond flavor to it with a sprinkling of Robert Ludlum thrown in. And of course it wouldn't be a Robert McCammon novel without a generous helping of Horror thrown in. The main character is a werewolf after all. The novel is full of heroic deeds from the supernatural Gallatin, but also from some very human individuals. The contrast between these normal characters (of whom there are many) and Gallatin is really what made the novel work for me. Additionally, seeing how Gallatin became the dashing spy was immensely entertaining for the most part.
Remember, this isn't a normal review of a novel. While listening, I had that nagging thought in my mind: what was I missing due to the "production"? There is a narrator, and many times it felt like I was just listening to a man reading from a physical copy of McCammon's work. A very good friend of mine (the guy who got me on this whole McCammon kick in the first place) gave me a paperback of THE WOLF'S HOUR for the sake of comparison. It turns out the GraphicAudio production leaves out very little. The descriptions and dialog tags are translated into sound effects and tone of voice where possible. So in a way, these books remain unabridged. It's pretty awesome.
There are, in essence, two things I have to critique here. The first of which is the audiobook, and the performances. It was, for the most part, amazing. That said, when everything is vocally acted out, it can lead to some awkward listening. There is a fair amount of sex in THE WOLF'S HOUR. Yeah. It's one thing to just read a scene, it's a completely different thing to hear it. There is only so many gasps and groans that a dude can listen to before feeling a little dirty. This could very well turn off quite a few potential buyers and listeners. Additionally, there are moments where the sound effects get in the way of the voices. Sound effects are neat, and add a fantastic layer of enjoyment to a story, but they should NEVER get in the way of the voice work and the story being told. Fortunately those occurrences were few and far between.
THE WOLF'S HOUR ia fantastic. Alternatingly gut-wrenching, horrific, and full-throttle fun. I could read this forever and never get bored.
The second thing to critique is the novel itself. What this novel made me realize is how few good werewolf novels we have out there. Larry Correia is one of the better authors for this type of material. But other than that, what really is there? McCammon's novel isn't perfect. The pacing gets dragged to a complete stop the first couple times we get flashbacks to Gallatin's youth, and how he became a werewolf. By the end of the novel, it picks up and is completely enjoyable…but those first few flashbacks are rough. My only other problem is the believability of the Nazi scheme to thwart D-Day. Not the actual scheme itself, but the scale of it. It was far too small, and their assumption on how the Allied forces would react was a stretch. It was a minor thing, but I felt I should bring it up.
Overall, however, THE WOLF'S HOUR was fantastic. It is alternatively gut-wrenchingly horrific, and full-throttle fun. I could read endless stories of Michael Gallatin and never get bored. Subterranean Press released a collection of Gallatin short stories, THE HUNTER FROM THE WOODS (Amazon), and I have the GraphicAudio production of it as well. I can't wait to "read" it.
Recommended Age: 18+
Language: Less than I would have imagined, but still there
Violence: McCammon just lets loose in this novel. It is crazy violent. And freaking awesome.
Sex: Quite a few detailed scenes that seemed even more explicit when having to listen to them.
Your link:
The Wolf's Hour —Amazon —Audible
Robert McCammon—Website—EBR Reviews
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D.C. Law Library - D.C. Law 4-108. District of Columbia Administration of Oaths, Public Assistance Technical Clarification, and Police Service and Fire Service Schedule Approval Act of 1982.
D.C. Law 4-108. District of Columbia Administration of Oaths, Public Assistance Technical Clarification, and Police Service and Fire Service Schedule Approval Act of 1982.
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Law 4-108, the "District of Columbia Administration of Oaths, Public Assistance Technical Clarification, and Police Service and Fire Service Schedule Approval Act of 1982," was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 4-397, which was referred to the Committee of the Whole. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on February 23, 1982 and March 9, 1982, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on March 26, 1982, it was assigned Act No. 4-169 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review.


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Slave rescuer Harriet Tubman's biopic has been a long time coming but at Inverness Film Festival Kasi Lemmons' film only partly shows what makes her tick
By Margaret Chrystall
- margaret.chrystall@hnmedia.co.uk
| Updated: 01:49, 21 November 2019
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FEMALE director Kasi Lemmons has made a film that tells the lifestory of American slave rescuer and abolitionist Harriet Tubman – an achievement in itself.
The fact it's taken so long to bring such a film to the big screen is surprising as it's a remarkable story about a truly unique person.
Talking about making the film, the director has explained she was trying to make a film that could be seen by a "sophisticated 10-year-old" who could see it with his grandmother – difficult when set in the time of slavery – and also to represent Harriet accurately.
And perhaps the film suffers from trying to be all those things.
There is something almost too wholesome and easy about the life of the slaves shown in the film – given the cruel attitude of Harriet's family's owner Gideon Brodiss (though it turns out that this character didn't actually exist and like the altered date of the Fugitive Slavery Act in the film, presumably for plot reasons, was licence taken with the truth).
Cynthia Evivo as slave rescuer Harriet Tubman.
Perhaps being totally accurate about the conditions slaves lived in, the physical cruelty inflicted on them, for example, would mean the film could not be seen by a more general audience. But maybe it needs to be there to give a true picture?
Cynthia Erivo's performance powers the film, but creates a picture of Harriet as driven, incredibly brave, but humourless and remote. The only quirk we see is Harriet being guided on routes to freedom from the messages of God she believed she saw in narcolepsy blackouts, caused probably by being hit on the head by her owner when she was young.
Clarke Peters gives a standout performance as Harriet's wise father and Joe Alwyn is easy to hate as Gideon Brodiss, the young son of Harriet's recently-dead owner.
Just before the movie ends, in a recap of Harriet's achievements, you learn of the more than 750 slaves she and 150 African-American soldiers brought to freedom in 1863's Combahee Ferry Raid in the American Civil War.
The achievements are there, but you come out of the film feeling strangely distant from Harriet and what made her tick. For example, her second marriage is mentioned almost as an afterthought.
But there is a strong scene between Harriet and Gideon near the end of the film that brings her credo on freedom to the spotlight.
And in a moving speech to abolitionists downhearted by the Fugitive Slavery Act which makes their rescue missions more difficult, she urges them on: "I ain't giving up rescuing slaves because it's far. Many of you don't know slavery first-hand ...But I remember, children beat for not working before they understand what work is. Girls raped for their first blood ...Those things slaves are going through right now. I've heard their groans and sighs and seen their tears and I would give every last drop of blood in my veins to free them."
And later: "I'll do what I need to do to free as many slaves till this beast, this monster called slavery is slain dead."
It's depressing to read as a postscript to the honour Harriet has finally been shown by having this film made about her life, that plans from President Obama's time in office to have Harriet featured as the first black person (and the first woman since the 1800s) on a note of currency – the $20 bill – have been postponed by Trump's treasury secretary Steven Mnuchin. Now it's not likely to happen until 2028 at the earliest.
What happens: Slave Minty Ross hoped her master would honour his late father's wishes and free her so she and her husband John, a free man, could have children that were free. But the owner refuses and puts her up for sale so she will be separated from John and her family. So she runs away to Pennsylvania to be free, but makes the dangerous journey back to rescue her family – and is known by slaves, owners, trackers and slave hunters alike as Moses, a legendary figure that guides slaves to freedom.
Short review: Slave Minty Ross takes on the freedom name of Harriet Tubland when she escapes to Pennsylvania from her Maryland master, living in Philadelphia and becoming a conductor on the famous underground railroad that helped slaves to freedom.
Who for: Anyone who wants to enjoy the story of a brave, spirited woman. Anyone who doesn't know the story of Harriet Tubland already and wants to know more about the history of slavery in America.
Best quote: Harriet: "I'm going to be free or die."
Harriet is set to return to Eden Court Cinema in January.


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RICHARD SMITH Richard Smith is Senior Lecturer on the BA (Hons) Animation Production course. Originally trained as a graphic designer, Richard moved into the newly emerging field of computer animation and successfully undertook a degree in Computer Visualisation and Animation at Bournemouth University. After graduating, he then worked as a freelance computer animator, gaining a full time staff position at Jim Henson's Creature Shop in London as a computer animator. Richard worked at the Creature Shop for 10 years, before returning to freelance work when the Henson family closed the London Creature Shop. As a freelance computer animator he has worked at a number of the leading production facilities in London, including Framestore/CFC, Cinesite, and has also had the opportunity to travel around the world as a freelance animator, where he worked at a production facility in New Zealand. For the past 20 years whilst working in the industry, Richard has also worked as a character/concept artist, compositor, matte painter, modeller, and a rigger on various projects including feature film and commercials work. One of Richards primary roles within the course is to introduce students to Computer Animation.
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Here I have the, I think most important, pictures for you from the book fair in Frankfurt, Germany (13.10.2018)!
Oh, and I think we can say that the new transformation is probably called COSMIX! I like this name way better then the community made up name "STARLIX".
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See scenes from IU Jacobs School of Music's staging of 'Parsifal'
By Inside IU Bloomington
As part of the Indiana University Bicentennial celebration, IU Jacobs School of Music Opera Theater is remounting Richard Wagner's monumental opera "Parsifal."
Wagner's final opera, based on Arthurian knight Parsifal's quest for the Holy Grail, is a story of redemption full of magic and miracles, enchanted castles, forests and more. It is widely accepted as a masterpiece, but the size and scope of "Parsifal" mean it is rarely performed in the United States.
From the 1940s to the 1970s, a tradition was established of regularly producing "Parsifal" at IU. Reviving this tradition after a 43-year hiatus, this work of more than four hours premiered Nov. 10 and will again be performed on the Musical Arts Center stage Nov. 13 and 16.
Faculty and staff with a valid IU email address can enter to win a pair of tickets -- valued at $43 each -- to the Nov. 16 performance. Single tickets are on sale at the Musical Arts Center box office, which is open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, by phone at 812-855-7433 or on the IU Opera website.
From top, IU alumnus and guest tenor Chris Lysack (Parsifal), guest bass-baritone Mark Delavan (Amfortas) and guest bass Kristinn Sigmundsson (Gurnemanz) with IU Jacobs School of Music Opera chorus members in the Act 1 Grail Hall ceremony of "Parsifal"; Lysack, as Parsifal, kneels remorsefully next to a swan; Delavan, as Amfortas, leads the knights of the Grail Hall in a ceremony; guest bass-baritone Mark Schnaible as Klingsor summons an enchanted garden of flower maidens; guest mezzo-soprano Renée Tatum as Kundry, asleep in the forest of "Parsifal"; and Jacobs School of Music students Spencer Boyd and Steele Fitzwater (knights) and Jing Zhang and Kayla Eldrige (squires), from left, tumble through a windstorm in a scene from "Parsifal." Photos courtesy of Sarah J. Slover, IU Jacobs School of Music
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It's been over two decades since the release of the first space trading and combat simulator from Egosoft. Since then, the X series has expanded rapidly with three sequels and three standalone expansions. The release of X4: Split Vendetta in 2020 shows that the studio is still on the road to create the perfect space simulator. That's why we've decided to ask one of its founders a bunch of questions concerning games… and space, of course.
GOG.COM: Why do you think people keep staring at the stars, wishing to explore space?
Bernd Lehahn: I like to believe that it is human nature to be curious and to explore. Space is of course one of, if not THE ultimate frontier. Whenever I get a chance to look up to the stars, I cannot help but wonder about the vastness of it all. These unbelievable distances, the ability to look so far back into our past, and even today, with our very limited knowledge, we are only just beginning to grasp so many incredible things about this universe.
So yeah, the real question should be why we are not staring upwards a lot more every night…
When you started to develop the game, did you ever think about how big the universe created by gamers would become?
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9 of the best BCAA supplements
By Jon Johnson and Anne deLeeuw — Updated on Jul 29, 2022
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Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are supplements that are popular among athletes and those looking to build muscle. Amino acids help the body build protein, which is vital for building and growing new muscle.
A quick look at 9 of the best BCAA Supplements
Best low-calorie: Cellucor Alpha Amino Performance BCAAs
Best for pre-workout: Optimum Nutrition BCAA 1000 Capsules
Best for post-workout: BPI Sports Best BCAA Powder
Best for vegans and vegetarians: Naked Nutrition Naked BCAAs
Best kosher powder: NOW Sports BCAA Powder
Best for different flavors: Thorne Research Amino Complex
Best for a GMO-free supplement: Designs for Health BCAA Powder with L-glutamine
Best for vitamins and minerals: Vital Performance Recover Powder
Best for people with allergies: Pure Encapsulations BCAA Powder
BCAAs may help decrease recovery time after intense workouts and provide the body with the tools it needs to build muscle.
However, they may not be right in every situation. BCAAs may not be necessary for everyone, and there are some alternatives to keep in mind when choosing the best BCAA products.
BCAA definition
BCAAs are a group of important branched chain amino acids for the body.
The body needs 20 total amino acids and can make many of them by itself.
However, there are nine essential amino acids that the body cannot produce and that must come from the diet. These nine essential amino acids are:
People who eat a balanced diet will generally get enough of each essential amino acid.
Of the nine amino acids above, three have a chain in their molecular structure that branches off to the side. Experts refer to them as BCAAs. They are:
BCAAs make up a large part of the body's amino acids, especially in the muscles. One 2019 review notes that BCAAs make up about 50% of the essential amino acids in muscle protein.
BCAA effectiveness and benefits
As the body breaks down muscle protein and amino acids, such as by working out, having a ready supply of amino acids may help build or repair muscle faster and ensure that there is no muscle mass loss.
The theory behind the benefits of BCAAs is that having them in the body around the time of working out means that they are readily available for use as the body needs them.
This could help repair the muscle and build muscle quickly, leading to more strength and less muscle loss.
Also, people using BCAAs may experience fewer symptoms after a workout, such as soreness or tiredness while recovering. BCAAs may also help with reducing recovery time between workouts, meaning that a person is ready to train again sooner.
Although many people use BCAAs regularly and may feel these benefits, the results of studies testing BCAAs are mixed.
The authors of a 2019 review observed that BCAA supplementation reduced delayed onset muscle soreness after exercise.
A 2017 review notes that long-term use of BCAAs may offer some benefit for low to moderate muscle damage from exercise. However, there is little evidence for damage from high-intensity workouts or major muscle damage.
According to a 2019 review, evidence suggests that BCAAs stimulate muscle protein synthesis after exercise but that the other essential amino acids are also important for this process.
The researchers note that BCAA supplementation alone does not appear to enhance muscle protein synthesis more than consuming high-quality protein sources containing all the essential amino acids.
Other essential amino acids are also important in building and repairing muscle. For example, a 2020 study in rodents found that combining BCAAs with another amino acid, L-alanine, helped increase their availability during exercise.
The researchers behind this study also show their support for BCAA use in general for people who follow a regular moderate-intensity exercise program.
Further research will need to expand on the benefits of BCAAs before scientists can make any broad claims.
Side effects and risks
BCAAs are a natural and essential part of the human diet, and therefore, there is usually little risk of side effects — particularly if an individual follows the manufacturer's instructions. It is not advisable to exceed the dosage stated on the packaging.
People with medical conditions should consult a doctor before taking BCAA supplements to ensure their safety.
Anyone who experiences serious side effects should stop taking the supplement and seek guidance from a healthcare professional right away.
How to use BCAAs
The exact dosage will vary based on a few factors. For example, some manufacturers will offer dosing guides with their products, which can help give a range for each person based on their body weight and activity levels.
Typically, a person will combine a scoop of BCAA powder with water, mix it, and consume it. Capsules are also available.
For the average person following a regular workout routine, it may be best to take BCAAs around the time of exercising or within 1 hour of starting or following the workout.
More recent research suggests that BCAA supplements may provide benefits for up to five hours following exercise.
BCAAs may be best for competitive athletes, people following a restrictive diet, and those who do not get enough essential amino acids from their diet.
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Some of the best BCAAs
Many BCAA supplements are available on the market. Below, we list six products that people may wish to try.
Please note that the writer of this article has not tried these products. All information presented is purely research-based and correct at the time of publication.
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zero calories per serving
not suitable for those who do not want to consume sucralose
This product is a flavorful, low calorie option that contains no carbohydrates. The blend contains electrolyte salts and provides 5 grams (g) of BCAAs per serving.
The supplement is available in watermelon flavor and uses sucralose as a sweetener.
The nutrition facts of 1 serving (1 scoop, or 12.7 g) of this product are:
Calories: 0
Total carbohydrates: less than 1 g
Total sugars: 0 g
Phosphorus: 55 milligrams (mg)
Magnesium: 13 mg
Potassium: 110 mg
BCAA 2:1:1 blend (L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine): 5,000 mg
Essential performance amino acid complex: 3,750 mg
Alpha Amino hydration blend: 1,750 mg
capsules may be more convenient than powder
some people may have difficulty swallowing the capsules
These capsules provide a convenient form of a simple BCAA blend. Each serving delivers 1 g of BCAAs to help keep the body supplied with BCAAs. People should also follow a healthy diet while taking these capsules.
The supplement is available in 60 and 400 counts.
At the time of publication, Optimum Nutrition BCAA 1000 Capsules cost $7.98 for 60 capsules, and $26.84 for 400 capsules.
The nutrition facts of 1 serving (2 capsules) of this product are:
Micronized L-leucine: 500 mg
Micronized L-isoleucine: 250 mg
Micronized L-valine: 250 mg
the company states this product has zero calories
This BCAA powder comes in a variety of flavors and provides 5 g of BCAA per serving, in addition to conjugated linoleic acid (CLA). Some research suggests that CLA may help reduce body fat and increase lean muscle mass.
This supplement is available in grape flavor and uses sucralose as a sweetener.
The nutrition facts of 1 serving (1 scoop, or 10 g) of this product are:
Glycyl-alanyl-lysine L-leucine: 2.5 g
Glycyl-alanyl-lysine L-isoleucine: 1.25 g
Glycyl-alanyl-lysine L-valine: 1.25 g
Omega-6 fatty acids and CLA matrix (proprietary): 1 g
Agmatine sulphate: 250 mg
suitable for vegans and is free from gluten and soy
is not available in any additional flavors
This is a pure plant-based option suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The product is also free from soy and gluten. Each serving delivers 5 g of BCAAs, and the only other ingredient is sunflower lecithin.
The supplement is unflavored and unsweetened.
The nutrition facts of 1 serving (1 scoop, or 5 g) of this product are:
L-leucine: 2,500 mg
L-isoleucine: 1,250 mg
L-valine: 1,250 mg
around $26
this supplement is suitable for those who require a kosher diet
This BCAA powder is good manufacturing practice-assured and kosher with dairy. It is also free from soy and genetically modified organisms.
The manufacturers state that a person should take this product before and after exercise. The company also notes that an individual can add it to a protein powder shake.
The supplement is unflavored and contains no sugar or sweeteners.
The nutrition facts of 1 serving (1.5 teaspoon, or 5.2 g) of this product are:
L-leucine (free form): 2.3 g
L-isoleucine (free form): 1.1 g
L-valine (free form): 1.1 g
free from major allergens
contains some sweeteners
The manufacturers of this product claim that it contains the purest possible ingredients and that all products have received third-party certification. The company also states that the product is free from major allergens and contains no gluten, soy, dairy, yeast, shellfish, or fish.
The supplement is available in lemon or berry flavor. It does not contain any sweeteners.
The nutrition facts of 1 serving (1 scoop, or 7.7 g) of this product are:
L-leucine: 1.25 g
L-lysine: 650 mg
L-isoleucine: 625 mg
L-valine: 625 mg
L-threonine: 350 mg
L-histidine: 150 mg
L-cystine: 150 mg
L-phenylalanine: 100 mg
L-methionine: 50 mg
L-tyrosine: 30 mg
L-tryptophan: 20 mg
gluten and GMO-free
more expensive than some other options
Designs for Health states it only sources quality ingredients. This supplement is free from GMOs and gluten, and is suitable for vegetarians.
The supplement is available in orange flavor. It does not contain any sweeteners.
The nutrition facts for one serving (1 scoop, or 9 g) of this product are:
L-leucine: 2.5 g
L-glutamine: 2 g
L-isoleucine: 1.2 g
L-valine: 1.2 g
has various flavors
higher calories per serving than some other options
The company states that this product may help improve the health of muscles, tendons, bones, and joints. Additionally, this supplement is NSF Certified for Sports.
This BCAA supplement is available in watermelon blueberry, lemon grape, and guava lime flavors. Additional ingredients include a range of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, niacin, zinc, and potassium.
The nutritional facts for one serving (2 scoops, or 38 g) of this product are:
Collagen peptides: 20 g
L-Glutamine: 970 mg
Taurine: 135 mg
Vital Proteins EAA blend: 8 g
free from most common allergens
Pure Encapsulations states that it makes this unflavored supplement with premium clean ingredients.
Additionally, this supplement is free from most common allergens, such as wheat, eggs, tree nuts and peanuts, and gluten. It is also free from artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners.
The nutrition facts of one serving (1 scoop, or 3.3 g) of this product are:
The following tables compares the BCAA supplements in this article.
BCAA content
5,000 mg 1 scoop, or 12.7 g $29.36
1,000 mg two capsules $26.84
5,000 mg 1 scoop, or 10 g $21.95
Naked Nutrition
5,000 mg 1 scoop, or 5 g $34.99
NOW Sports
4,500 mg 1.5 teaspoon, or 5.2 g around $26
4,000 mg 1 scoop, or 7.7 g around $40
6,900 mg 1 scoop, or 9 g around $59
Vital Performance
8,970 mg 2 scoops, or 38 g $35.99
What to look for in a BCAA supplement
People may wish to consider the following when choosing BCAA supplements:
Ingredients: Not all BCAA supplements are suitable for every diet. People who are vegan or vegetarian, or those who require a kosher diet, should carefully read the ingredients to ensure they can consume the product.
Third-party testing: People may wish to ensure the product they purchase has undergone third-party testing for safety.
Taste: Many supplements are flavored. People may wish to purchase flavors they like if they wish to use the supplements regularly.
Price: People may wish to ensure the product fits their budget.
Although many people choose to use BCAA supplements for their convenience, the amino acids are also present in foods.
Some good food sources of BCAAs include:
beans and legumes
Eating a wide variety of natural protein sources such as these may be enough to ensure that the body gets its essential amino acids each day.
Frequently asked questions about BCAA supplements
Here we answer some common questions about these supplements.
Is it safe to take BCAA supplements every day?
There is no evidence that it is unsafe to take BCAA supplements every day.
However, people with medical conditions should consult their doctor before taking these supplements.
Do you have to exercise to take BCAA supplements?
People do not need to exercise to take BCAA supplements.
However, most studies on these supplements are conducted on participants who also exercise. People who exercise while taking BCAA supplements may see more benefits.
At what age can you start taking BCAA supplements?
The FDA does not regulate supplements, so the organization does not state whether BCAA supplements are safe for all ages.
People should speak with a doctor before giving children any supplements. Additionally, those with medical conditions should also contact a doctor to ensure the supplements are safe to use.
BCAA products offer people simple access to some essential amino acids. Although research is still inconclusive, many athletes regularly use BCAAs to reduce their recovery time and decrease symptoms such as muscle soreness.
People can get all the amino acids they need through a healthy diet. BCAAs may be best for those following restrictive diets and individuals who want a convenient supplement.
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