As I write this 2015 intro, my current abode is situated in the northwest region of the United States, what some folks refer to as the Pacific Northwest due to the western edge that abuts the vast Pacific Ocean. The states of Washington and Oregon are home to the mighty Cascade Range, a long wide mass of mountains in which one volcano after another is clearly visible to people who visit the heavily forested wilderness region. These big fire breathing giants are still alive, some awakening from time to time, sending us humans scurrying for our precious lives. Others are resting quietly in deep slumber, and we build our homes around them because the beauty outshines the perils. A volcano is scenic with snow.
The volcano is not the only giant out here however! Rumor has long held that an old species known as Huminoidus Elusivus thrives in the dark woods of the Cascade and Coast Ranges. At seven feet ten inches in height, and weighing in at a staggering 500-1000 pounds, there is a creature roaming the backcountry, which, if it wore shoes, would take a US size 27 if a fully mature male. Of course, this species is wild, thus clothing is not an option. Nor would it be necessary, because the Huminoidus Elusivus mammal is covered totally in thick fur. Imagine a gorilla, only considerably larger, and walking like a human being, rather than on all fours like a gorilla usually walks.
This bipedal humanoid, sometimes referred to by the experts as a cryptic simian, is known by several more common names depending upon its Earthly location. In Australia, it is known as the Yowie in the Himalayas, the Yeti, in Mongolia, the Yeren, in Japan, the Hibagon. But where I sleep at night, sometimes in a tent mind you, the species is commonly called either Sasquatch or Bigfoot. In Canada and the United States, the "Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization" maintains all the up-to-date sighting information, and sponsors four-day expeditions for those who are interested in a possible sighting.
It is thought that Bigfoot may be a modern-day descendant of this planet's largest known ape, the prehistoric Gigantopithecus, which is an extinct species that existed between nine million to 100,000 years ago. The Gigantopithecus stood as high as ten feet, and weighed upwards of 1200 pounds, according to fossil records, but since no leg or pelvic bones have yet been discovered, it is uncertain whether the Gigantopithecus walked upright or on all fours like a modern gorilla.
Bigfoot, as reported to currently exist here in the Pacific Northwest, is the ultimate creature of stealth, rarely being seen by humans. Science reports that for a species to be as widespread as postulated by Bigfoot enthusiasts, the population necessary for ongoing breeding would need to be sufficiently large as to make the sightings rather commonplace, as one might expect of bears or elk. Generally, due to the current facts, Bigfoot has been relegated to the status of folklore, or blatant hoax in some cases.
I have never personally observed one of these Huminoidus Elusivus species, but one night around 2 AM, while tent camping in the forests of southern Oregon on a trike expedition, I could hear an eerie series of distant, yet very loud and distinct, mournful wails that seemed to come from a large animal of some sort. It is difficult to describe because I have never heard vocalizations anywhere remotely close to this. All my life I have hiked and camped in wilderness areas, yet this particular night, alone in my tent, was a first time experience, which kept me awake and listening for about twenty more minutes, while the bizarre sound kept wafting through the dense forest growth. Among some First People of the Pacific Northwest, eerie whistling vocalizations have been reported for many hundreds of years. Visit oregonbigfoot.com or bfro.net for more info.
Well, whatever the actual state of absolute reality regarding the Bigfoot controversy, at the very least, studying this online is guaranteed to bring some fun to one's afternoon. But, you may be asking yourself right about this very second, why have I devoted this introduction to a mammal that may be only a figment of people's imagination.
Okay, that's easy to answer: Bigfoot is my pet name for this rather large fatrike of mine, a connection that you probably understand when contemplating the trike's big feet (fat tires). There is also one more concept here: human powered tricycles allow for silent passage, so no one even realizes you just pedaled by. This trike is indeed the ultimate stealth giant, albeit in an inanimate form, compared to a volcano or the large elusive creatures who inhabit the darkest deep reaches of remote Pacific Northwest woodlands.
After all, since I currently live right in the thick of genuine Bigfoot territory, and I find the topic quite fascinating regardless of what my reasonable mind tells me, this naming sort of fell into place. I mean, there is no backwoods vehicle powered by pedals with feet any larger than the ICE Full Fat, so Bigfoot it is! I like the sound of it. I like the fun of it. And who knows – since I will be silently riding Bigfoot off into the deep forests of Oregon's high mountains, a new chance to finally see a real Bigfoot may be in my future. The giants won't even hear me coming!
GO FAT – GO FAR – GO AWAY!
This fatrike is designed to be ridden in the outback, the wilder the better, and it is fully my intent to do so. Of course, out there in the backcountry, there are tire gremlins all over the place, those little obscure items that find their way through the tire's carcass and into the inner tube. The result is what we know as a flat tire, although a flat inner tube would be more precise.
Being that I have never had a flat tire on a trike during my years of riding these fun machines, and being that I prefer to remain flat-free for all my triking days, and knowing full well that the wilds of Planet Earth hold a variety of objects that can puncture a tire and tube, I have chosen to use Mr. Tuffy tire liners to protect all that precious air in the three Schwalbe inner tubes mounted on Bigfoot.
I have installed the 4XL size of Mr. Tuffys in all my tires. Installing tire liners on this ICE Full Fat is super easy compared to my former ICE Q and Catrike 700, due to the incredible malleability of these monster tires. The front two can be installed simply by resting the trike on its side, without even having to remove the wheel from the trike. I did install the rear Mr. Tuffy without removing the wheel as an experiment, but that attempt ended in failure, as I could not get the liner satisfactorily positioned. So, I ended up removing the rear wheel and did the work on the workbench.
Here, I have the Topeak floor pump in hand to reinflate the tube.
Using two cardboard boxes keeps the hub from being marred on the pavement, and it also stabilizes the trike while working on the upper wheel, tube, and tire.
Mr. Tuffy fatrike tire liners are worth their added weight if you don't like flats!
Steve's custom designed rear fender/rack/pull handle mounts atop the stock ICE pannier rack, and allows his Arkel TailRider top trunk to be easily mounted.
The BEST pannier bags now on board: Arkel TailRider trunk on top, with Arkel RT-60 panniers on each side of the rear wheel. Get the best if you're an outback explorer!
Equipped with panniers – ready for the backcountry – Bigfoot keeps getting bigger!
The minimalist pedal is just that … minimal. For me, it was placing too much pressure on my forefoot area when really pushing hard in deep sand. Being so small, the iSSi depressed the sole of my Lake MX-165 MTB shoes, which I have been wearing again because they are better suited for rugged backcountry riding and camping. After about an hour and a half of off road pedaling, including some deep sand, those nasty hot spots were sizzling, as they once did years ago before I figured out how to ride without forefoot pain.
I have now removed the iSSi pedals (MSRP: $75), replacing them with Shimano PD-M424 MTB pedals, which provide a relatively large foundation for the shoe. This lessens the pressure delivered to the forefoot by a significant margin. Using my SIDI Dominator 5 MTB shoes, the iSSi is fine, with no pressure problems, due to the SIDI sole, a hard plastic that does not compress under pressure like the Lake MX-165 MTB shoe. The Lake shoe has thick Vibram soles, and they are more compatible for longer riding sessions with the PD-M424 pedals. The iSSi pedals come in eight different colors for coordinating with the trike.
The Shimano PD-M424 costs $38.75 on Amazon today, and is available HERE.
These pedals can also be used with street shoes if necessary, whereas the iSSi cannot.
Below are the two MTB shoes I use. The upper shoe is the Lake MX-165 with Vibram sole, the bottom shoe is the SIDI Dominator 5 with hard plastic sole. I used the SIDI shoes on my Pacific Coast ride, and never experienced any issues with hot spots. With the new PD-M424 pedals on Bigfoot, I can use either shoe with comfort, as they spread out the force applied while pedaling in rough terrain.
So the ICE fatty won out huh? Looks great. Schlumpf up front and Rohloff on the back? Looking forward to hearing about your adventures on it.
You are having way too much fun. Good luck on your adventure I hope it's all you thought it would be.
Love your new trike Steve! I'm jealous! I had planed to purchase one months ago but,the need to have dental work done was greater. Ahhhh,the pain! Right now I have a Ice Adventure. I've had it for approx. 4+ yrs. It's off road a lot. Performs excellent for most places. Like you however,I desire more serious locals so as soon as dental is paid in full I will begin saving in Ernest for my Ice! Thrilled yours finally arrived! You are right. Anticipation does make the heart grow fonder! Be safe and have a ton of fun! Please,keep us updated!
Yep, I'll keep ya' updated plenty, but the news may come in spurts due to my excitement (I now live in the garage on a sleeping bag, right next to Bigfoot – maybe that's over the top ;-) Regarding your need for leaving the paved insanity of modern autos, I have just the ticket for you, a way forward that you can afford right NOW! And that's no fooling either! Read Wednesday's post this week about what Alonzo Savage has done to his ICE T (what is now called the ICE Adventure) – You will get so stoked that you may well wish to follow his lead (quick, easy, cheap, and effective). Your salvation is right around the corner!
When I go Zack, let me be pedaling up a backcountry mountain on Bigfoot, roll into a ravine, and enrich the earthen soil with my remains! Thanks for your well wishes!
The fun is only starting Jerry! Yep, it's everything I thought it would be, and WAY more! This machine is more suggestive of a human powered Jeep than a tricycle. Man, what a rugged and unbelievable rig it is, impossible to comprehend until seeing one in person, and then riding it. Photos and movies simply do NOT do this sophisticated backcountry vehicle justice. Ya' gotta' see it to believe it. And guess what! I can pick it up (only 17 pounds heavier than my former Catrike 700). Those huge wheels and tires are lightweight beyond belief too. Ooh, I could go on and on (and I will, so stay tuned to this channel – tons of stuff coming).
Rohloff in the rear – a single 34 tooth chainring up front, with no Schlumpf. But the gear range is so gigantic (526%) that I don't think any more will be necessary. I'll let you know for sure once I get pedaling up some serious hills. Big adventure planned soon. More later.
Curious… At what point do you lose traction in loose gravel or sand? 8 – 10% or greater?
Hi Steve, Bigfoot really looks the part with that rack extension and rear fender, your welder has made a nice job of it. I see you've gone for the Arkel R60's like mine. I'm a little surprised that you didn't go with the yellow though. Still in the outback your not going to encounter too many myopic motorists.
I would be curious to know if Becky ever went the same direction as I have done with my 'T'.
Clearly the plans are coming together for your impending trip.
I checked the Arkel website (link below), and although the yellow RT-60 bags are still pictured, the only color choice is now black. This may be a case of demand for black being significantly more than yellow. I think yellow may have been discontinued, so you have a collector's edition. http://www.arkel-od.com/en/rt-60.html From my perspective, the black looks pretty cool on Steve's trike, and since he has often spoken of blending in for stealth reasons on his trips, the bags make it easier. I am not sure about your question about Becky. Maybe she will answer.
Awesome ride, Steve! Can't wait to read a full review of your impressions. Maybe you're on your big Death Valley ride now? Looks too much fun.
You would absolutely love this trike! It is an awesome and super fun machine that will take you on plenty of adventure!
As there does not seem to be a comment section on your for sale post I'llleave one here.
You say you are going to buy ANOTHER fat tire trike after you sell bigfoot. WHY? You are taking a $4500 LOSS by selling for $5000, and then you will spend another $2000 minimum for a new trike. This basically means you would have $3000 in your pocket and be riding around on a $2000 trike that really cost you $6500. (2000 for new trike plus $4500 loss on bigfoot) Am I missing something here?
Yep, you're missing a key ingredient here. I am transitioning from a fat tire trike to a fat tire bike. Yes, I would be crazy indeed to sell Bigfoot, only to get another fatrike! I tell some background about this reasoning on the sale page for the trike.


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Maynard Dixon's American West: Along The Distant Mesa
Available in: Hardcover
Over 650 illustrations. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Weighs 8 pounds. Summary: Maynard Dixon's multiple artistic abilities and unique personality combined to create an original American vision and voice. In his Stetson hat and Texas boots, he affected the look and mannerisms of a lanky cowboy, one who cut a distinctive figure on the streets of San Francisco. Like a trolley wreck, passersby couldn't help but notice the great painter of the West. Twenty-two painting excursions including a thousand-mile horseback trip in 1901 allowed Dixon's keen artistic eye to capture the isolated but rapidly evolving Western territories and their occupants over a forty-year span.
Twentieth century photographers, writers, politicians, Native Americans, and frontiersmen filled Dixon's personal and professional life: Ansel Adams, Dorothea Lange, Edith Hamlin, Robert Henri, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Charles M. Russell, Frederic Remington, Charles Lummis, John Lorenzo Hubbell, John Wetherill, Juan Mirabal, John Collier, Harold Ickes, Jack London, Mary Austin, and Clarence Mulford are just a few of the iconic names that inhabited his circle. Dixon helped pass the Golden Gate Bridge bond initiative and determined the span's "Wonder-of-the-World" red finish – or, as he described it, "eye-fetching-color."
A dominant artistic force, he also documented the construction of the Boulder Dam, San Francisco's maritime strike, and the great 1906 earthquake. Born during the Indian Wars, Dixon navigated through World Wars I and II, two great American economic depressions, and a pandemic flu, while battling severe health issues of his own—a struggle that came to an end as the first wave of post-war Baby Boomers expanded the U.S. population. Dixon lived a robust life, filled with adventure, struggle, and even despair—yet he never wavered in his singular vision. An artist who dedicated his life to America's pristine and wild western lands, his legacy continues to flourish in the work of a new group of artists that haunt the distant mesas Dixon loved so much.
"Twenty-five years ago, I sat in a quiet room at what was then known as the Gene Autry Western Heritage Museum. For two productive, intriguing days I served as a witness, prompter and eventually editor of the outpouring from the two others that occupied the small space–John and Daniel Dixon. At the end of the 48-hour marathon, I thought I knew their famous father. That was until I read Mark Sublette's Maynard Dixon's American West: Along the Distant Mesa (Maynard Dixon Museum, $185). Other titles have covered this prolific artist, including a pair of coffee table books of note. Sublette's latest entry into the field surpasses them all. Magnificent color reproductions, a well-researched narrative and excellent design elevate this 525-page masterpiece into a work worthy of one America's greatest artists."
-John Langellier, editor of The Thunderbird Remembered: Maynard Dixon, the Man and the Artist

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Q: Does a continuous map between etale spaces induce a sheaf map? Let $\mathcal F, \mathcal G$ be two sheaves on the topological space X and $F,G$ be associated etale spaces, resp.
Assume that $\phi':F\to G$ is a continuous map (with respect to the etale space topology, of course), can we conclude that $\phi'$ induces a sheave map $\phi: \mathcal F \to \mathcal G$ ?
At first I thought this should be obvious. Let $U\subset X$ be open and $s\in \mathcal F(U)$. $\phi'(s_p)$ is defined for every $p\in U$. Then I can't see how to use the condition that $\phi'$ is continuous.
If this proposition is not correct, what condition can be added to make it correct?

A: You need to additionally assume that $\phi'$ is compatible with the projection maps $p:F\to X$ and $q:G\to X$, or in other words that $q\phi'=p$.
Given that, everything else is straightforward.  If $s\in\mathcal{F}(U)$, that means $s:U\to F$ is continuous and $p(s(x))=x$ for all $x\in U$.  Given such an $s$, we then define $\phi(s):U\to G$ as just the composition $\phi's$.  This is indeed an element of $\mathcal{G}(U)$: it is continuous since $\phi'$ and $s$ are continuous, and $q(\phi'(s(x)))=p(s(x))=x$ for all $x\in U$.

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Home » The 'Coast is Clear' as Hilton Head Golf Island Announces Slate of Winter Stay-and-Play Packages
The 'Coast is Clear' as Hilton Head Golf Island Announces Slate of Winter Stay-and-Play Packages
By Ottawa Golf Blog Posted at 11/11/2016 07:22:00 AM No comments
Once the snow starts to fly golfers start to dream of golfing again. Hilton Head Island is a great place to relax, golf and get away from the cold northern weather. They've got some great Winter golf packages. Check out the Press Release below and enjoy your weekend and your family.
(HILTON HEAD, S.C.) – Hilton Head Golf Island (HHGI) – recently ranked among the top three islands in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers – has unveiled a slate of winter stay-and-play packages as nearly all of its award-winning golf courses and resorts have or will re-open in the next few weeks.
At Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort, the "Winter Golf Package" delivers the perfect warm-weather golf getaway for groups of 12 or more. Starting at $133 (per person, per night based on quadruple occupancy), it includes three nights in a two-bedroom villa, three rounds of golf on the acclaimed Robert Trent Jones Oceanfront, Arthur Hills and George Fazio courses, range balls, dining and pro shop discounts, two hours of tennis court time, and preferred rates and priority access to all other resort activities. For reservations and more information, call 877.567.6513.
The Heritage Golf Group's "Hilton Head Island Winter Challenge" provides an ultimate winter wonderland for larger groups. Starting at $160 (per person, per night based on 12 players), it offers three nights' accommodations, personalized bag tag, tee gift, logoed golf balls and unlimited golf on any of its seven courses. If playing at Oyster Reef Golf Club or Robber's Row, the best individual score of the group will receive a $100 merchandise card. Heritage is also offering monthly "Unlimited" or "10 Round" cards through February. Additional packages include a "Couples Weekend Retreat" and "All You Can Play Golf Getaway." For more information and reservations call 843.681.1709.
The "Villa Golf Package" gives golfers the chance to tee it up on The Sea Pines Resort's three acclaimed courses. Starting at $154 (per person, per night, based on quadruple occupancy), guests can enjoy three nights' accommodations in a private villa with a fully-equipped kitchen, dining room and up to four bedrooms. Also included are three rounds on iconic Harbour Town Golf Links, Heron Point by Pete Dye and new Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III plus complimentary afternoon replays, range balls and access to the fitness center. For more information call 843.842.1488.
"We've worked tirelessly to get our golf courses back up to par following the storm and are excited to re-open them on a daily basis," says Cary Corbitt, President of the Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association. "We want to assure our loyal guests there's no need to alter travel plans; by the end of November nearly all operations will be back to normal if they aren't already."
Crews have been working around the clock to fix landscaping damage and clear fallen trees and other debris from golf courses. Buildings and other structures experienced very little impact and have been open since Hurricane Matthew passed earlier this month.
At nearby Fripp Island Resort, nearly all resort amenities including dining, tennis, pools, activity center, marina and Ocean Creek Golf Club have been open since Oct. 27. Plans are to re-open the acclaimed Ocean Point Golf Links by January 1, 2017. Starting at $110 per person, per night (based on eight-or-more players, taxes and fees not included) the Stay and Play Package includes nightly accommodations, 18 holes with cart on Ocean Creek and complimentary replay round based on availability.
With numerous courses for players of all abilities, exceptional value, pleasant year-round weather and direct flights from more than 20 major cities, Hilton Head Island is one of the world's premier golf destinations. In addition to being named the "No. 1 Island in the Continental U.S." by Travel + Leisure magazine readers, Hilton Head has also received accolades from Golfweek, Golf Channel's Golf Advisor and the South Carolina Golf Course Rating Panel.
Getting to "Golf Island" is easier than ever from East Coast and Midwest population centers. JetBlue Airwaysoperates non-stop flights from Boston (BOS) and New York City (LGA / JFK) to Savannah / Hilton Head International Airport (SAV). Allegiant Air also flies non-stop from Indianapolis (IND), Cincinnati (CVG), Baltimore (BWI) and Pittsburgh (PIT), among others cities. Fourteen other locales offer non-stop service to SAV including Chicago, Detroit, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Philadelphia and Washington D.C.
For more information on the International Association of Golf Tour Operators' 2016 North American "Golf Destination of the Year," visit www.hiltonheadgolfisland.org or call 800.523.3373.
About Hilton Head Golf Island
Hilton Head Golf Island features more than 30 member courses on Hilton Head and Fripp Islands, as well as Bluffton, Beaufort and Jasper counties. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy Hilton Head's Southern hospitality and world-class public and private designs sculpted by vaunted architects Pete Dye, Jack Nicklaus and Robert Trent Jones.
Its territory encompasses many of the great golf courses and resorts of North America and is ranked top 10 in seven categories by Golf Digest including "Best Buddies Trip Destination," "Best Accommodations," "Best Couples Trip," "Best Courses," "Best Food and Drink," "Best Weather" and "Best Value." Hilton Head Island also was named the International Association of Golf Tour Operators' Golf Destination of the Year for North America for 2016. Home to the world-renowned Sea Pines Resort, the PGA TOUR makes its only South Carolina stop each April at Harbour Town Golf Links for the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing.
The Lowcountry Golf Course Owners Association, in conjunction with the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Visitor and Conventions Bureau and Chamber of Commerce, launched Hilton Head Golf Island to support the island's thriving golf market through promotion of golf rounds and packages.


Cape Town is great all year long but it really comes alive in Spring time. The days get longer and the vibe is almost electric.
A lot of the time I feel that people ( me included ) always want what they don't have. They want to be the person eating pizza next to the colosseum or eating ice-cream in Bali. I have in fact eaten pizza at the colosseum but that was way before instagram so it doesn't count right? 😛 Don't get me wrong, I have a bucket list of places I want to visit and things I want to see as well. The difference is that lately I have really tried exploring my own little piece of heaven aka Cape Town.
The other night I wanted to go to the V&A Waterfront to do some shopping. As it turns out it was a lovely afternoon and after walking around the beautiful bustling area we decided to grab an ice-cream. We found Unframed Ice-Cream in the Food market and wanted to eat it somewhere with a view. We headed to the highest point we could find and enjoyed a little mini date eating ice-cream and chatting.
There is nothing better than doing something in the city you grew up in and seeing it through the eyes of a tourist.
I am wearing the cutest Summer off the shoulder dress from MRP.com , shoes from Converse and sunglasses from Cotton On.


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Justia › US Law › US Case Law › US Supreme Court › Volume 127 › In re Burdett
In re Burdett, 127 U.S. 771 (1888)
In re Burdett
Submitted April 9, 1888
When the amount in controversy in a case decided in the circuit court is too small to come here by writ of error, this Court is without power by writ of mandamus to compel the judge of the Circuit Court to reverse his own judgment.
This was a motion for leave to file a petition for a writ of mandamus, and for a rule to show cause why it should not issue. The petition set forth that the petitioner on the 20th March, 1887, in ignorance of the Act of March 3, 1887, increasing the limit of jurisdiction of circuit courts to $2,000, commenced an action in replevin to the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Michigan for the recovery of goods and property of the value of $653.38; that the defendants appeared and pleaded the general issue; that the cause was placed upon the trial docket and was dismissed for want of jurisdiction;
"that afterwards, and on or about the 9th day of January, A.D. 1888, the said defendants caused to be brought on to be heard before said court a motion for an order for a return of the property seized under the writ of replevin in said cause, and that the said court thereupon, against the objection of the said plaintiffs that said court had already dismissed said cause for want of jurisdiction, and consequently had no authority to make and enter such an order, made and entered in said court and cause, an order requiring the said plaintiffs to return to the said defendants the property seized under the writ of replevin in said cause, and the defendants having thereupon waived a return of said property, said court thereupon ordered that the damages for the value of said property, irrespective of the plaintiffs' right, title, interest or ownership therein, be assessed by a jury of said court; that afterwards, and on or about the 17th day of January, A.D. 1888, the said plaintiffs moved the said court to set aside and vacate the order entered in said cause on said 9th day of January, . . . and that the said court thereupon entered an order denying said motion."
The prayer of the petition which the petitioner asked leave to file was
"that the people's writ of mandamus may be issued out of said court, directed to the judges of the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Michigan, directing and requiring them to set aside and vacate the said order of January 9th, 1888, ordering a return of said property, and an assessment of the value thereof in case of default, and that the people's writ of prohibition may be
issued out of said court, directed to the said Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Michigan, restraining and prohibiting the said court from further proceeding in said cause."
Mr. Levi T. Griffin for petitioner.
MR. JUSTICE MILLER. A petition on the part of H. S. Burdett and others, asking for mandamus against the judge of the Circuit Court of the United States for the Eastern District of Michigan, has been presented to us. The case arises out of an action of replevin in which the circuit court decided that it had no jurisdiction. A proceeding was then had to get damages for the taking of the goods in replevin, which the court entertained, and rendered judgment for the damages. The amount in controversy is too small to come to this Court by writ of error, and we are asked, by the writ of mandamus, to direct the judge of that court to set aside the judgment which he rendered. Whether there was error in that matter or not, we do not think that we have any power, by writ of mandamus, to compel the judge of that court to reverse his own judgment.


Much like in Ruby and Sapphire. Pokémon Emerald plays the same way. The persons' character has the ability to move in all directions, while talking to various people amongst the world.
You will run across wild Pokémon in the grass, as well as surfing, exploring abandoned caves, and a couple of other ways. You also get the option to see other Pokémon by battling against the different trainers the game has to provide. You'll notice your screen shifting to a black color, while a distinct melody briefly plays indicating a battle is about to happen.
Overall this ROM is just a twist on the Ruby and Sapphire titles, so getting adapted to this game won't take long.


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Synoicum otagoensis är en sjöpungsart som beskrevs av C.S. Millar 1982. Synoicum otagoensis ingår i släktet Synoicum och familjen klumpsjöpungar. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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Mechanical removal of bone material is the most critical procedure during dental implant surgery because it can jeopardize patient safety in several ways such as damage in the mandibular canal and piercing of the maxillary sinus. With recognition of the effectiveness in virtual training, many simulators with haptic feedback have been proposed. Although there are many varieties in drill bits, most of previously developed simulators consider only a spherically shaped tool due to its simplicity in tool-bone interaction.
We propose a new simulation method that can handle any arbitrarily shaped tools with multiple contacts between the tool and the bone. The tool is represented by a signed-distance field, and the bone is represented as voxels surrounded by a point shell. Upon chipping away bone elements, the point shell is updated reflecting the deformation of bone in real-time, while the collision detection and the reflected force is efficiently and accurately computed from the distance field encoded in the tool.
The figures below show results of bone drilling. The high-quality mesh is generated from the distance fields using surface reconstruction techniques such as marching cubes. To represent shape deformation of the bone, we apply CSG difference operation locally to bone and tool distance fields.
(Left) Alveolar bone before drilling. (Right) Alveolar bone after drilling.
Video clip: A graph on the bottom left corner is a profile of feedback force, which is conveyed to a user's hand. Our system generates stable feedback force when drilling as shown on the graph. We provide other instruments, which have different shapes. When the user is probing the drilled, our method also generates consistent feedback force. We handle the multi-contact between the bone and the tool as well.
Also we developed a dental simulator for training of two prevalent interventions: tooth restoration, and ultrasonic scaling. Users can choose one of six different kinds of instruments: a mouth mirror, an explorer, a bur, a spoon excavator, an ultrasonic scaler, and forceps during training. As shown in the figure below, the training of tooth restoration includes a sequence of steps: tooth palpation, preparation, caries removal, caries detection, bonding, gold inlay, and dental polishing.
All steps provide 3D animations with a description of its intervention, which helps trainee to develop and acquire technical skill and surgical judgment. Haptic training is provided for six steps (except two steps: caries detection and bonding) hand skills are essential. Since the residents and dentists are required to practice and master to control the vibration and motion of the hand piece to generate a cavity in the tooth, the tooth preparation is one of the most essential procedures that should be offered from a dental simulator.
Our training program provides the removal ratio of tooth volume, caries, and cavity, and also the excessive removal ratio of a tooth. This information can be used to assess the dexterity of the user. The training of ultrasonic scaling consists of exploring, probing, ultrasonic scaling, and cleaning. Except probing step, all the other steps include both 3D animations and haptic simulations. A snap shot of scaling simulation is shown in the figure below.
A Phantom Desktop was used to display haptic feedback. Moreover, immersive workbench, SenseGraphics Display 300, was used to align hand-eye coordination as shown in the figure below.
Kimin Kim, Seokyeol Kim, Jinah Park, "VR-based simulators in medical and industrial fields: dental treatment, rehabilitation, and teleoperation," The 6th Korea Haptics Community (KHC) Workshop (제6회 한국햅틱스연구회 워크샵), December 2012.
Jaehyun Cho, Jaihyun Kim, Jinah Park, "Haptic Simulation Algorithm for Tooth Scaling Training (치아 스케일링 훈련을 위한 햅틱 시뮬레이션 알고리즘)," KCC 2011 (한국정보과학회 2011 한국컴퓨터종합학술대회), Vol. 38, No. 1(B), pp. 290-293, June 2011.
Jaehyun Cho, Jinah Park, "Virtual Dental Simulator for Cavity Filling Training," The 4th Korea Haptics Community (KHC) Workshop (제4회 한국햅틱스연구회 워크샵), November 2010.
Kimin Kim, Jinah Park, "Virtual bone drilling for dental implant surgery training," The 16th ACM Symposium on Virtual Reality Software and Technology (VRST 2009), pp. 91-94, November 2009.
Kimin Kim, Jinah Park, "Real-time Alveolar Bone Drilling Simulation using a Haptic Device (햅틱 장치를 사용한 실시간 치조골 드릴링 시뮬레이션)," The 2nd Korea Haptics Community (KHC) Workshop (제2회 한국햅틱스연구회 워크샵), June 2009.
Kimin Kim, Jinah Park, "Virtual Bone Drilling for Dental Implant Training," ASIAGRAPH 2008, Vol. 2, No. 2, pp. 252-256, October 2008.
Kimin Kim, Ye-Seul Park, Jinah Park, "Volume-based Haptic Model for Bone-drilling," ICCAS 2008, pp. 255-259, October 2008.


A young man who attacked two members of staff at Yeovil District Hospital's A&E department after being told he would have to wait longer to be dealt with has been given a 12 month conditional discharge.
Connor Anthony Kenneth Parr had gone to the hospital with his father after suffering a mental health breakdown following the suicide of a close friend.
After being told he would have to wait for several more hours to be seen he became agitated and volatile and assaulted both members of security staff who were called to deal with the situation.
Both victims later said they had never encountered such violence while working in the NHS and branded the incident a "disgraceful event".
Parr, 20, of Maple Close, Street, pleaded guilty to assaulting Roger Fowler and Sorin Oprita by beating them at Yeovil on July 10 last year when he appeared before Somerset Magistrates.
Emma Lenanton, prosecuting, said the defendant had gone to the hospital and waited for around three hours before he started to become agitated.
He was told that if he wanted assistance for his mental health issues then he would have to wait a further three hours but this made him become more volatile.
"Both victims were members of security staff who were called to A&E to deal with the defendant and they tried to usher him out of the building at 10.30pm," she said.
"Parr started walking down the steps but then turned around and walked back into the reception and grabbed Mr Fowler's body-worn video camera and started to twist and pull it.
The victim returned some of the punches to defend himself and then a nurse assisted with restraining Parr.
He started to shout as he walked outside and then approached Mr Oprita again but Mr Fowler was in the way.
"Then without warning, the defendant punched Mr Fowler to the face with so much force that he stumbled backwards and he was then restrained again," said Miss Lenanton.
He ran away when the police arrived, however he was stopped a short distance away. Neither victim had any visible injuries but Mr Oprita suffered pain following the incident which lasted around 30 minutes.
He said it had been a very difficult situation to deal with adding that he should not have to put up with things like that at work.
Mr Fowler said it was something he did not encounter very often but said it was the most violent things he had seen while working for the NHS and was not something he should have to put up with.
"It was a disgraceful event indeed," he said.
Defending solicitor Greg Peters said that Parr, who was diagnosed with autism, ADHD and other mental health conditions, had gone to hospital seeking assistance with his mental health.
"He had been waiting a significant period of time and was then told he would have to wait four or five hours, and this was after his close friend had taken his own life two days earlier," he said.
"This culminated in my client having a mental health breakdown, and it was against the backdrop of this that these assaults took place.
"He was also homeless at the time, but now has suitable and supported accommodation.
"His father told the security guards his son had issues and told them to stand back and he would calm down.
He said that Parr expressed remorse for his behaviour and wished the incident had never happened.
The magistrates imposed a 12 month conditional discharge on the defendant and ordered him to pay £50 compensation to each of the victims along with £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.


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Shy Kid Blues Could Be A Candidate For One Of 2014's Best New Children's Albums
Courtesy: Hullabaloo Music
In an age when audiences seem to be increasingly fickle in their musical tastes, any band that reaches anything more than three albums released should consider itself/himself/herself very lucky. For such bands, groups, or artists to reach eleven albums released is a landmark. It's even more of a landmark for those that are classified under the children's music genre. This Spring, the two-man act known as Hullabaloo will hit that landmark when it releases its eleventh full length album, Shy Kid Blues. The album is another great addition to the children's music scene in 2014. The first reason for that is the album's format. Those that have perhaps heard fellow children's entertainers Josh and the Jamtones' 2013 album Bear Hunt! will notice a similarity in the story-telling style of the album. Another reason the album is such a great addition to this year's crop of children's albums are the positive messages delivered through the story. And last but definitely not least is the album's overall country/rockabilly style sound. The three factors noted here collectively make Shy Kids Blues a potential candidate to be one of this critic's top ten new children's albums of the year by year's end. It's still early. But it could end up on that list as enjoyable as it is.
The primary reason that Shy Kid Blues is such a great addition to this year's crop of new children's albums is its format. The format of this album is one of a story-telling nature. Those that have heard Josh and the Jamtones' 2013 album Bear Hunt! will recognize that familiar story-telling format on this record, too. The difference is that whereas Josh and the Jamtones used a classic children's poem/song as the basis for their album, Hullabaloo—Steve Denyes and Brendan Kremer—have actually crafted a wholly original story in its latest release. Denyes and Kremer have crafted a story in Shy Kid Blues that follows two childhood friends as they grow up together and help each other overcome their own shyness and become who they always knew they could be underneath. That is another part of what makes this album such a great addition to this year's crop of children's albums. It will be discussed later. Getting back to the album's overall story and format, the story itself is original. One could almost see this story playing out in its entirety in short form on screen. It almost begs to be made into a full story put to video. It would be an interesting story to see happen should anyone consider making it.
The story presented in Shy Kid Blues and the story's format are together the foundation of this outstanding album. Sitting atop that solid foundation is another reason for this album's ease of enjoyment. That reason is the album's collective positive messages. Shy Kid Blues boasts at least two positive messages over the course of its two dozen songs. The positive messages embedded in the album's story are messages of friendship and of self-confidence. The message of friendship is presented through the story of Steve and Brendan. The two boys were born mere weeks apart from one another. And while they were born so close together in time, they turned out to be two entirely different people. One was really shy. The other was the total opposite. Interestingly enough, despite their differences, the two became fast friends when they got older. And they stayed friends well into their adult lives. They stayed friends because they didn't let their differences keep them from being friends. Instead it made them stronger because they supported the other emotionally. This is a wonderful message for young listeners to take in. It shows true friendships can weather anything as long as friends don't' let their differences tear one another apart.
The second message presented in Shy Kid Blues is one of self-confidence. As the story progresses, listeners learn that as extroverted as he was, Brendan turned out to be very shy in his own way. He was afraid of singing in front of everyone . So Steve supported Brendan much the same way Brendan supported him. He told Brendan how great a singer Brendan was. Together, the two built each other. They helped one another believe more in themselves. This in turn helped their friendship to remain strong even into their adult years. It is yet another positive message presented by the real life Steve and Brendan. Together with the wonderful message of friendship, it proves once more why Shy Kid Blues is such a great addition to this year's crop of new children's albums.
The positive messages shared through Shy Kid Blues make this album all the more solid for listeners of all ages. Together with the story and its presentation style, it makes Shy Kid Blues all the more solid an album. There is still one more factor in this album that makes it such a great addition to this year's crop of new children's albums. That final factor is the album's musical styling. Shy Kid Blues largely boasts a country/rockabilly sound throughout the course of its two dozen total tracks. There are some tracks that move a bit more to the left of center. But by and large, the album's sound is more centered in country and rockabilly. Making the sound even more enjoyable is that the songs that boast a more country vibe are more along the lines of classic country. Listeners more familiar with the world of classic country can hear influences from the likes of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and even Hank Williams, Sr. to a lesser extent. Put simply, it is a great introduction to the world of country music for those wanting to initiate their young listeners into that world. So not only is it a way to entertain listeners, but it also serves as an introduction potentially to a whole new musical world. It is the last part of the whole that is Shy Kid Blues, proving once and for all why this album is not only another great addition to this year's crop of new children's albums, but also a potential candidate for this critic's final year-end list of the year's best new children's albums.
Shy Kid Blues will be available Tuesday, May 27th. Audiences can order the duo's new album via its website, http://www.hullabalooband.com and through CD Baby at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/Hullabaloo. While there, audiences can check in on the band and get all of the latest news, tour updates and more from Hullabaloo, too. Audiences can also keep up with Hullabaloo via Facebook and Twitter at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hullabaloo/220028144692974 and http://twitter.com/hullabaloosteve. To keep up with the latest sports and entertainment reviews and news, go online to http://www.facebook.com/philspicks and "Like" it. Fans can always keep up with the latest sports and entertainment reviews and news in the Phil's Picks blog at https://philspicks.wordpress.com.
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2 thoughts on "Shy Kid Blues Could Be A Candidate For One Of 2014's Best New Children's Albums"
Steve Denyes on April 8, 2014 at 3:00 PM said:
Just wanted to say thank you for the kind words! So happy you enjoyed the album. We really appreciate the support.
philspicks on April 8, 2014 at 4:25 PM said:
Thank YOU. It is definitely a fun album that the whole family will enjoy. If this is based on your own lives, then that only serves to make it even more original and thus enjoyable! 🙂


How have advisor solutions changed over the past few years?
There's been an overall shift from advisors being individual product practitioners to the Rep as PM (RPM) model, Tipper stated. This is primarily due to RPM being better at addressing client demands for more flexibility. As a result of the Financial Crisis, clients now want absolute return on their portfolios, but advisors would serve them better if they focused on providing customized advice solutions and RPM facilitates this, he recommended.
This is a review of a session from the Money Management Institute's 2012 Fall Solution Conference. This is part two of a two-part series. You can read part one here.
How much weight should advisors put on liquidity when evaluating an ETF?
There are two levels of liquidity: primary and secondary markets, Mavro said. On the primary market, an ETF is as liquid as the underlying index that it tracks. It depends on how easy is it for authorized market participants to trade the basket of securities that represent the index. On the secondary market, liquidity is defined by how often the ETF is traded. The more it is traded, the thinner the spread between the bid and ask prices. Advisors should look at both levels together, not just one or the other.
Turner disagreed and stated that primary market liquidity and fees are the two worst reasons to select ETFs. Riverfront focuses primarily on exposure and have never had an issue getting out of an ETF due to lack of primary market liquidity, he said.
Secondary market liquidity can become an issue when investing ETFs according to Michael Jones, also from Riverfront Investments, who was in the audience. He provided an example where Riverfront was the seed investor for an international ETF that was currency-hedged (The ETF happened to be DBX MSCI EAFE Hedged Equity Fund, symbol: DBEF). Primary market liquidity wasn't a problem for them since they were working directly with the authorized participant and had great execution. However the use of the currency hedge became more and more expensive to the point where they had to pull their investment due to the high marginal trading costs of bringing on each additional client, he said.
Should You Avoid ETFs with Low AUM?
This is a summary of a session from the Money Management Institute's 2012 Fall Solution Conference entitled ETFs: To Develop or Not Develop? This is part one of a two-part series. You can jump to part two by clicking here.
How has the trend of advisors shifting towards Rep as Portfolio Manager (RPM) changed your business model?
Turner believes RPM is more of a challenge than a threat since it is the end client experience that matters. Competition from RPM raises the bar, with each crisis causing a shakeout of weaker products and players. The next crisis may not be a market downturn but could be a repeat of 2009 when many government central banks were trying to stimulate their economies through quantitative easing, he said.
Many of the advisors who Turner has spoken to are over-weighted in cash because their client's are nervous. If the market continues its current upswing into 2013, then this lack of participation could be a risk for these advisors, he warned. Their clients may fire them because they were too cautious.
RPM has also been a huge growth engine outside the US, Kittsley stated. Financial transparency rules enacted in the UK will be a huge catalyst for growth in that market. ETFs are well-suited for managed books of business.
StateStreet's distribution efforts started in the RIA segment, Mavro explained. They treat it more like an institutional service model. iShares and PowerShares have been focusing on RPM for many years and it has become a differentiator for them on larger platforms Regulatory reform targeting advisors running discretionary portfolios often result in more outsourcing, which benefits firms like Riverfront, she claimed.
Has Rep as PM Growth Peaked?
"How can clients improve diversification in their portfolios?" was the question Roger Paradiso posed to those attending this session at the MMI Tech and Ops Conference 2011. Client's portfolios aren't performing as expected and their needs aren't being met, he said, they are looking for solutions. The recent rise in volatility in the market, he explained, combined with the correlation of many previously uncorrelated asset classes, has increased the priority of diversification for many investors.
Alternative investments help to diversify portfolios. How are you introducing alternatives into advisory solutions?
PIMCO uses a forward-looking process when designing client solutions, Mark explained. They evaluate what vehicle, product or platform makes sense and decide on the right structure for each client. Support for 40Act funds, limited partnerships, private funds, and separate accounts are all included in their program.
One issue when introducing new products is ensuring that there is enough capacity, Mark said. PIMCO is continually looking for ways to lower the minimums in their alternative structures and vehicles to make them available to a wider audience.


Unlike other nations, the people of Pakistani aren't embarrassed about their nuclear arsenal. The mountain where the first test was conducted has been replicated and turned into a monument. You can buy your national flag with or without a warhead attached, murals celebrating the missile bedeck buildings, busses, taxis and rickshaws. And, whilst out the road when you turn a corner you're never quite sure whether you'll come across a road sign or a rocket.


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By Mounika Devi
Game Of Thrones In Software Development Company
The eighth and final season of Game of Thrones has finally premiered and excitement is high. Theories and conspiracies about the Night King, the Long Night, the Great War, and who will ultimately sit on the Iron Throne abound. We are, however, going to steer clear from such speculations and work with what we know. Can the epic fantasy series be recast as a Software Development Company?
The franchise is vast, and its characters have great depth. This allowed us to work with the character molds and choose our top contenders for major positions at any firm.
Our nominee for this role would definitely be Daenerys Targaryen. A CEO should be a far-sighted leader. She can create opportunities for both the company and its employees to progress. Daenerys has proved time and again her worth as a Queen. She built an army from nothing and commands troops of over 100,000 men at current count.
She has also led all of them to Westeros to reclaim the Iron Throne, though the White Walkers currently stand in her way.
As the second-in-command of the company, the COO works closely with the CEO. He ensures that business operations are effective and efficient. Tyrion Lannister is obviously the best candidate for the role! He is the Hand of the Queen and advises her on all governing issues. His assistance has helped Daenerys to understand the hearts of her subjects.
Under his expert administration, she chose to stay at Dragonstone instead of waging war against Cersei and laying waste to the kingdom.
Generally, the leader of a segment of the business can be designated as the Vice President. He is responsible for a specific division and reports to the CEO. In our case, Eddard Stark is the most suitable candidate. He was the Warden of the North and maintained peace in the kingdom. He owed allegiance to Robert Baratheon, the King of the Seven Kingdoms. Not only did he help him win the throne, but he also helped him maintain it later by offering valuable advice and support.
Managing a technology project involves strategizing and taking key decisions to minimize the risks associated with it. The manager has to work with her team of developers and App Developers to successfully complete the project. Cersei Lannister has proven her skills in this regard from the beginning. She recognizes threats to her family and kingdom and acts to prevent them altogether. These actions can be misguided at times though, such as her manipulations against Tyrion and the Tyrell house. As the current reigning monarch in Westeros, she will have to call in all her training from her father and forge alliances to emerge alive.
Recruiting top talent, keeping them happy, and ensuring their professional development are the primary roles of an HR executive. He has to work with his employees to help the Software Development Company grow. Lord Varys' group of miscreants and orphans might not seem like the most ideal employees, but his skill at working with them cannot be ignored!
His corporation of secrets has employees across the realms of men who unfailingly do his bidding.
This role requires a responsible person who can identify market needs and demands. Consequently, he has to formulate plans that can attract new customers while retaining the old. Who else but Jon Snow could accomplish this successfully? He has been on a mission to unite all of the living realms against the common enemy ever since he was elected as the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch. In the previous season, he went as far as venturing beyond the Wall to capture a wight and convince the Queens of the imminent threat. His marketing skills have brought the largest army ever seen to the North to fight in the Great War.
Whether you need front-end development or back-end development, a full stack developer is equipped with all the skills required. They have acquired proficiency as Web Developers with long and rigorous training; much like Arya Stark! She traveled across the Narrow Sea to train to be one of the faceless men. She learns how to change visages after strenuous training before heading back to Winter fell to avenge her family. Using her vast range of skills, she has begun to accomplish her goals.
Who acquires large amounts of data/information, manages and manipulates it to ultimately achieve his goals? None other than Petyr Baelish! "Knowledge is power," and his life stands testimony. He has a network of spies to collect data for him, which he uses to climb up the social ladder. His genius is revealed when we realize that he plotted with both Lysa Arryn and Olenna Tyrell to slowly bring down House Lannister.
Fortunately, his schemes could not fool Sansa in the end!
Finally, we have an evident threat to any company — active competitors in the market. The constant tussle between companies in the same field is unavoidable. Similarly, the imminent threat posed by the White Walkers is the greatest danger that our GoT characters face. The Great War between the living and the dead has only just begun. Only the next few episodes will tell us who will ultimately win the Iron Throne.
These were our top picks. What do you think? Can they survive cutthroat competition in the IT industry? Let us know if you have more suggestions and share them in the comments.
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Mounika Devi is a Digital Marketing Analyst at Navtech. She crafts top-notch content that comes within her to solve the queries and assists the brands to scale up. As a marketer in the tech company, she loves to explore and share technological advancements in the domains of mobile, IoT, and web. Her blogging skills are just banged on to enthusiastic digital marketing learners.
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So… the thing about Asend is… I'm going to hold off on publishing it. Indefinitely. It's not because of issues with the book or because I don't love you guys. Because I do. And this feels really, really mean of me to do right now after telling you it would be out soon. And I really wanted it to be out soon. I did. I still do.
But stuff's going on right now. Not bad stuff. Stuff that's good for me and the Trylle Trilogy in general. Possibly really good stuff. But it means that I need to hold off for now.
I'll explain more if/when things are concrete. But right now, I just have to apologize. I am sorry. I really am.
Ascend will be out at some point. I can promise you that. But I don't know when. And I love you guys.
So… I am sorry. But that's all I can really say for now.
EDIT: Ascend will be out by January 15th.
The day I posted this originally, I was offered a publishing contract for the trilogy. They wanted me to hold off on publishing the third book, but they did offer editing and marketing for the books. I debated on what would be the best course of action. I was aware that I'd made a commitment, but I thought that given the abrupt change of circumstances, I needed to put the book on hold to think about things.
I set the date before the contract was offered. I did not know I would be offered a contract.
I declined the contract, in part because I would have to hold off on publishing Ascend. So Ascend will be out.
But because of the reaction to this situation, I will no longer be announcing the release dates of projects until a few days before they are released. When I hit the button for publish, that's when I'll tell you.
I am sorry for the negative reactions you have received. I think it's a product of living in a culture of immediate gratification. Your talent for writing is a beautiful gift to others, and I know that like any artist, it requires a lot from you. This may sound cheesy, but I just wanted to offer support and encouragement. Readers can be pushy, but you've got to do what's best for you, for your future. No matter when your next book comes out, I can only be thankful for the ones I've been lucky enough to read so far.
I wish you all the inspiration and resources you could ever need.
Oh my gosh! Must have third book now! AUGHH! Really enjoy the series! Thanks from a South Dakotan to a Minnesotan.
I can't wait to read the third book. This has been such a wonderful series so far. I'm looking forward to reading the final book!
You think the mature thing would be to immediately say "no" to an unexpected offer of a publishing deal that would allow a better quality of books and the ability to concentrate more on writing?
I set a date when I thought I was sure, but I do not control the universe. Things happen that were unexpected.
I do apologize for letting readers down. And I also apologize for being immature and weighing all my options before make a decision. Next time I will be more rash.
You are truly a talented and gifted writer, I think we can all agree on that. It has been sometime that I was unable to put a book down until I finished. Like some others, I only started the series because I read your post that the third in this series would be released soon. My only critique that I have is that I wish you had not made a statement like that unless you were sure of a release date. It's more of a disappointment than anything else. For me it shows a lack of maturity, I'm sorry to say, but there it is. It has no reflection on your talent. Your characters are so loyal and self sacrificing, it's a shame that real life isn't the same. Maybe you have a good reason, maybe you don't, but one thing is for sure quite a number of people feel let down.
OK, just totally ruined my New Years. Had finished Trylle #2 yesterday and was so excited that the excerpt at the end indicated a release by the end of 2010. When we had to cancel New Year's plans due to a sick child I consoled myself that at least I could download Ascend to my Kindle. Wrong. Totally bummed out, and changing release dates are a pet peeve. I want to read it but the change combined with the lousy New Year's evening may make me skip it. We'll have to test my resolve ….
Sorry, Amanda. I wrote the anonymous comment yesterday. I was digging into your books, and connecting with the characters, and when I read your blog post about the postponement, I seethed with what I perceived as your betrayal of fan trust. I'm feeling better about it today and since you took the time to respond to my comment, I want to take the time to apologize.
I've started a few graphic novel series that never panned out, and you may have struck a sore cord there. When I read the word "indefinitely" I think my vision went red. I misunderstood your statement, and didn't realize you meant early 2011. I hope that this plan pans out. Either way, sorry for my internet bashing. I still believe the postponement is wacksauce (b/c patience is not my strength), but I wish you nothing more than all your writer's heart can create. I love your characters. I want to see Loki develop.
Now get to releasing Ascend! LOL.


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Everything We Know About The Megacomet Headed For Earth
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By Sandra Mardenfeld/Updated: Dec. 29, 2021 11:49 am EST
A huge comet is coming, but you might need to wait a while before it appears in the nighttime sky. The anticipation of seeing a megacomet, though, might merit the time. The Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein (BB) sprawls across approximately 62 miles — the largest one ever seen, according to USA Today. It might even be bigger than that. Space reports that some estimates put it at 100 miles wide. Pedro Bernardinelli and Gary Bernstein of the University of Pennsyvlania identified the comet, which is named for them. Bernardinelli had recently defended his dissertation on another topic, trans-Neptunian objects. Bernstein also had another specialty, dark matter distortions. "This is an unusual honor for a cosmologist," Bernstein said to Space.com, "but my mother's very happy."
Besides its remarkable size, BB also became an active comet far away from the sun, which astronomers consider unusual, according to Science Alert. Usually comets occur when the sun's light warms its cold exterior, creating vapor from the ice and allowing dust and other substances to release. The haze that forms, known as a coma, offers information to astronomers about the comet's composition. BB is too far away still to discern specifics, but it is probable that the current mist surrounding it might consist of carbon dioxide.
Just one other active comet, albeit smaller, came from such a far distance from the sun. "These observations are pushing the distances for active comets dramatically farther than we have previously known," according to astronomer Tony Farnham from the University of Maryland, quoted by Science Alert.
BB's travels through the solar system
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As they do with all comets, astronomers want to trace BB to its origins and figure out how it relates to our solar system's history. As technology improves, more information becomes available. "We have the potential of doing this a lot, once a comet is seen, going back through time in the images and finding them while they are at farther distances from the Sun," said Farnham, according to Science Alert.
The comet won't threaten Earth, says USA Today. Astronomers think the solar system always contained the comet and its origins go back to the Oort Cloud, a section of space that encompassed our solar system as well as the origins of another famous comet: Halley's (see photo above). The megacomet likely started its journey 3.7 trillion miles from the sun. It has moved slowly, progressing to 2.7 billion miles from our sun by 2014. The comet is currently 10 times bigger than the asteroid that allegedly toasted the dinosaurs. "The size estimate has no effect at all on the trajectory that the comet will take..." said Bernstein to USA Today. "There is no possibility of this thing getting any closer to Earth than Saturn gets."
BB, currently near Neptune, is expected to visit Saturn in 2031 before jetting off to more distant parts of the solar system. The closest it should get to Earth is about a billion miles. So no worries; human extinction via Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein is not imminent.


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Ondrej Krehel
LIFARS LLC
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DCI Jason Tunn
Metropolitan Police Service London
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Threat Modeling: Making the Right Moves
Experts Offer Insights on Improving Understanding of Risks Doug Olenick (DougOlenick) • August 25, 2021
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Threat modeling can help give organizations the extra insights needed to secure their on-premises and cloud environments at a time when attackers are using increasingly sophisticated methods to gain entry to networks and maintain persistence.
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By using threat modeling, organizations can gain a much better understanding of risks, says Roger Caslow, CISO for the Virginia regional water utility HRSD.
"All organizations can and should do some level of threat modeling; it doesn't have to be a resource-intensive activity," says Caslow, the former chief of risk management and information security programs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. "This is just good stewardship of your business and smart business practice in general."
Threat modeling involves helping security teams prioritize threat mitigation, ensuring that security resources are effectively applied, according to a report from the security firm Exabeam.
"Threat modeling can help security teams prioritize threats, ensuring that resources and attention are distributed effectively," Exabeam says. "This prioritization can be applied during planning, design and implementation of security to ensure that solutions are as effective as possible."
Threat modeling consists of identifying what each application in a system does, defining enterprise assets, profiling each application and specifying its security properties, detecting potential threats, prioritizing potential threats and then documenting adverse events and actions taken to mitigate them, the security firm Tripwire says in a recent report.
The Cloud Security Alliance, in a report on setting up threat modeling for the cloud environment, notes the importance of assessing the controls that an organization already has in place, sizing up vulnerabilities particular to its industry and rating the threats.
Selecting a Model
Charles Gillman, head of information security at Moula, recently implemented threat modeling.
"I tried to define what I wanted from my threat model first," he says. So I needed a well-known standard; it needed to be simple to create the threat model and simple to comprehend the threat model and most importantly, it needed to be repeatable. By repeatable, I mean that I would expect the same results if the threat model was created by different users."
The next step for Gillman was selecting one of the several frameworks to help create the proper threat model for the environment.
"I decided to go with a variation of STRIDE being STRIDE-LM, where the LM is lateral movement. We're doing STRIDE per element and creating two threat models per scenario/product," Gillman says.
STRIDE is Microsoft's threat model covering six types of threats: spoofing, tampering, repudiation, information disclosure, denial of service and privilege escalation.
"STRIDE is one of the easier-to-understand models," Gillman says. "STRIDE per element is easier to implement over STRIDE per interaction. Also, penetration testers are good to assist with threat models as they are used to thinking like that."
In addition to STRIDE, other threat modeling frameworks, according to Tripwire, are:
PASTA - A seven-step model designed to correlate business objectives with technical requirements;
CVSS - The standardized scoring system used globally to communicate information about known vulnerabilities;
Hybrid Threat Modeling Method, or hTMM - This is focused on extracting security requirements and uncovering ways systems can be abused by attackers.
HRSD's Caslow offers insights on getting started with threat modeling.
"Processes and procedures require more back-end documentation and people-learning time; you should not move to any automation until you have the base established," he says. "This is where some technical issues could arise, but not if you have properly thought through the processes and technical solutions required."
Regarding staff requirements, Caslow notes: "Threat modeling is a subset of risk management. So typically, a risk analyst should have the ability to do this, if they are truly a professional."
Some of those involved in modeling will need to pull many streams of data in from multiple sources. These "all-source analysts" require basic critical thinking skills, he adds.
Cloud Threat Modeling
The Cloud Security Association notes in a report that the basics of threat modeling are the same for cloud and noncloud environments - but there are a few twists for securing the cloud.
When it comes to assets being protected, the association notes, data, key system components, monetary instruments and identities must be covered. And these must be expanded to new assets, such as cloud accounts, SaaS subscriptions and services, as they are introduced.
Threats to cloud systems, applications and environments are different than those facing other environments, the association points out.
"Different technologies, such as instance metadata service and cross-account IAM access federation, come into play. Different technologies and consumption models describe cloud systems.
An accurate threat model for the cloud "requires an understanding of the overall architecture, components/services, infrastructure, and business context of the system and a relevant adversarial perspective on the system in question or design. Individuals and roles such as application architect/analyst, cloud architect/analyst, security architect/analyst and other technical positions should be consulted and are usually well-enough informed and expertise-equipped to lead cloud threat modeling," the Cloud Security Association says.
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Doug Olenick
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Olenick has covered the cybersecurity and computer technology sectors for more than 25 years. Prior to joining ISMG as news editor, Olenick was online editor for SC Media, where he covered every aspect of the cybersecurity industry and managed the brand's online presence. Earlier, he worked at TWICE - This Week in Consumer Electronics - for 15 years. He also has contributed to Forbes.com, TheStreet and Mainstreet.
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Viral Encephalopathy, Retinopathy in Groupers in Southern Italy: A Threat for Wild Endangered Species?
Health Biosecurity Sustainability Education & academia
by Banrie
29 April 2013, at 1:00am
Viral Encephalopathy and Retinopathy (VER) is a viral infectious disease affecting more than 50 marine fish species worldwide and it is considered one of the most important threats for mariculture in the Mediterranean, write Niccol Vendramin et al, University Legnaro, Padova, Italy.
Fish affected by VER generally show clear clinical signs such as anorexia, skin darkening, blindness and abnormal swimming behaviour. Typical histological lesions include cellular vacuolation, necrosis and neuronal degeneration in the central nervous system (CNS).
The aetiological agent of VER is comprised in the family Nodaviridae, genus Betanodavirus, and it is a icosahedral, non-enveloped viral particle of about 25 nm in diameter, with a genome made of two single-stranded positive-sense RNA molecules. The RNA1 (3.1 Kb) and the RNA2 (1.4 Kb) genetic segments encode the RNA-dependant RNA-polymerase (RdRp) and the coat protein respectively, while the RNA3 subgenomic transcript originating from the RNA1 molecule (0.4 Kb) is translated into protein B2, which is involved in viral intracellular replication mechanisms.
On the basis of the phylogenetic analysis of the T4 variable region within the RNA2 segment, five genotypes have been described to date: striped jack nervous necrosis virus (SJNNV), tiger puffer nervous necrosis virus (TPNNV), barfin flounder nervous necrosis virus (BFNNV), red-spotted grouper nervous necrosis virus (RGNNV) and turbot nervous necrosis virus (TNNV). Recently, betanodavirus reassortant strains possessing genome segments belonging to parental RGNNV and SJNNV have been also described.
The genus Epinephelus is considered highly susceptible to betanodavirus infection. Wild and farmed groupers have been frequently involved in natural outbreaks of the disease in Asian countries: i.e. mortality caused by VER has been described in E. fuscogutatus, E. akaara in Japan, E. septemfasciatus in Japan and Korea, E. coioides in Philippines, E. awooara in Taiwan, E. tauvina in Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore, E. moara in Japan, E. lanceolatus and E. malabaricus in Taiwan and E. marginatus in Taiwan.
In the Mediterranean Sea, VER represents a major limiting factor for the development of E. marginatus rearing activity both for feeding consumption and preservation programs, and the virus has been sporadically detected in wild E. aeneus and E. costae. Several epidemiological surveys highlighted the presence of betanodavirus in farmed animals and wild asymptomatic fish stocks other than groupers in the Mediterranean basin; thus underlying the widespread of this virus in this area. Although rumors of groupers mortality in several areas of the Mediterranean Basin, such as Sicily, Corsica, the Balearic Islands and other parts of the Spanish coast, Algeria, Tunisia and Greece, have circulated in the recent past, to the authors' knowledge a description of the phenomenon, as well as the demonstration of the causative agents have never been clearly documented.
From an ecological and economic point of view, Epinephelus spp. is considered one of the most relevant fish genus for the Mediterranean sea; moreover, some grouper species, i.e. E. marginatus, are considered endangered, and their survival is safeguarded in marine protected areas (MPA) where angling and scuba diving are strictly regulated.
In this paper an outbreak of severe disease and mortality associated to betanodavirus infection in wild fish, including groupers, is described.
The outbreak started in late September 2011 and lasted until the beginning of December 2011, and was characterized by extraordinary climatic conditions. At the end of summer 2011, unusual high temperatures of the entire water column were recorded for more than 30 days. In the period between September-November 2011 the mean water temperature varied from 25.99°C-17.57°C at 5 meters depth to 21.82°C-17.21°C at 35 meters depth (authors' unpublished data). Most likely, the uniform high temperature in all the water columns was caused by a prolonged elevated surface pressure associated with the absence of meteorological disturbances that deepened the thermocline.
In that period, fishermen reported the presence of a high number of dead or moribund wild fish (>200 specimens) in the area of sea surrounding the municipality of Santa Maria di Leuca (North Ionian Sea, Italy. At the same time, scuba divers related the occurrence of dead groupers in rock caves and, notably, videotaped a moribund specimen characterized by an abnormal swimming behaviour. The occurrence of mortality in wild fish was widely discussed by local media and reported as being an unusual phenomenon.
Five clinically affected wild adult fish, belonging to three different species, were caught by local veterinary authorities and submitted to the laboratory for analysis, namely n=3 golden grouper (Epinephelus costae), n=1 dusky grouper (E. marginatus) and n=1 European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax). At the time of capture, all fish displayed an abnormal swimming behaviour, loss of swim bladder control, blindness and skin erosion in the head region. Necropsy and bacteriological analysis on tissue specimens from kidney, spleen and central nervous system (CNS) were carried out according to standard procedures. Spleen, kidney and CNS from diseased fish were taken with sterile loop and plated onto Blood Agar medium. The plates were incubated at room temperature for 48 h and checked daily.
Virological investigations were performed by means of Real time PCR and virus isolation on a total of 17 samples collected from the central nervous system (CNS), and, whether available, retina, anterior kidney, blood and gonads. According to Panzarin et al. 2012, for each specimen sequencing and phylogenetic analysis were performed on viral strains isolated from the brain, with the exception of sample 425.1 isolated from the retina. Using the MEGA 4 package, sequences from both genes (867 bp-long RNA1 fragment and 504 bp-long RNA2 fragment) were aligned and compared to sequences publicly available in GenBank, as well as with unpublished sequences of viruses isolated from fish reared in sea cage farms during previous outbreaks of VER in the same area. Phylogenetic trees were developed for both genetic segments using the neighbour-joining (NJ) method with 1000 bootstrap re-samplings. Nucleotide similarities were also determined.
VER has been reported in the Mediterranean basin since 1991 and has proved to be a major problem for reared marine fish. Nevertheless, subsequent epidemiological investigations highlighted the presence of betanodavirus also in several apparently healthy wild species. Some sporadic cases of mortality in wild groupers likely associated to VER were reported in the Mediterranean basin, but so far only few laboratory-confirmed cases have been described. Currently, detailed information on the occurrence of the disease in wild stocks in this area is missing.
All five fish collected for primary necropsy and further focused laboratory investigation showed: erosions, ulcers and scale loss in the head region, swim bladder hyperinflation, corneal opacity; hyperhaemia with spread blood vessel congestion of CNS was also observed.
Bacteriological examinations for the detection of common systemic bacterial pathogens yielded negative results. Virological analysis revealed that 15 out of 17 samples tested positive for betanodavirus detection by real time PCR, 13 of which were confirmed by virus isolation in cell culture.
The phylogenetic trees inferred for the polymerase (RNA1) and the coat protein (RNA2) partial genes consistently grouped all the isolates within the RGNNV genotype, the most common in the Mediterranean sea. Sequences related to strains isolated from golden grouper (396.3.2011, 425.2.2011, 496.1.2011) showed high nucleotide similarity (99.8-100% for RNA1; 99.4-100% for RNA2) with a panel of betanodavirus strains isolated during clinical outbreaks occurred in previous years (2006–2009) in European sea bass reared in neighbouring fish farms.
Lower nucleotide similarity (99.7-99.8% for RNA1 and 99.1- 99% for RNA2) was observed between sequences related to viral strains detected in farmed fish and samples 385.1.2011 and 424.1.2011. Interestingly, viral strains isolated from dusky grouper and European sea bass (samples 385.1 and 424.1, respectively) were identical and phylogenetically distinguishable from the golden grouper betanodaviruses. Overall, similarity ranges among betanodavirus strains herein characterized were 100–99.7% and 100-99% for RNA1 and RNA2, respectively.
The mortality rate of an outbreak in wild fish is generally extremely difficult to evaluate since several variables which are extremely difficult – if not impossible – to measure should be considered. For instance, it is very hard to assess the extent of the outbreak if a great number of dead fish inside rock caves in the area is found, or in case moribund fish on the sea surface (due to swim bladder inflation) are collected by fishermen or captured by other fish or birds.
However, the estimated number of dead fish (more than 200) reported by local authorities, fishermen and diving centres is an indication of how severely this outbreak affected wild stocks.
The high water temperature has often proved to be an environmental factor associated with the development of clinical disease within aquaculture activities. Thus, given the thermal anomalies characterising the water column during the outbreak, the onset of clinical disease in wild populations can be ascribed to this condition.
Aquaculture facilities, consisting in 12 floating cages, are located approximately 15–20 kilometres North-East from the place of the epidemic. In these cages European sea bass (D. labrax) Gilthead sea bream (S. aurata) and some other minor species are reared and fattened for human consumption with a production of 400 tons per year. Considering that data on the health condition of the farmed fish during the outbreak in the wild species herein described were not available, viral sequences belonging to strains isolated in the area from previous years in farmed fish were included in the phylogenetic study.
To date, only few data are available regarding viral transmission between marine wild and farmed fish and it is still unknown which is the direction of the viral flow (i.e. wild to farmed fish or viceversa) -possibly the flow is bidirectional. Regarding this specific case, the high genome similarity among viruses isolated in different years in wild and farmed fish from the same area is highly suggestive of a persistent circulation of betanodaviruses and transmission between wild and farmed stocks. Due to a lack of monitoring plans in wild fish populating that area, further studies are required to assess the risk of spreading pathogen(s) from/to the wild.
In the present study we described a severe outbreak of VER in three different wild carnivore fish species, namely dusky grouper, golden grouper and European sea bass in the North Ionian Sea, Italy. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first documented report describing a disease outbreak in wild species in the Mediterranean basin, with a documented description of clinical signs associated to the isolation and characterization of the causative agent. These results are consistent with the report by Gomez and colleagues describing for the first time an outbreak of VER in wild adult E. akaara in Japan, and confirm the high susceptibility of the genus Epinephelus to this pathogen.
The observation of this outbreak possibly represents a starting point for further investigations aiming to evaluate pathogens transmission between farmed and wild fish and to assess the risk of viral exchange between wild and farmed fish populations. The potential transmission of the disease from farm to wild or vice versa must be seriously taken in consideration, with particular reference to the management of marine protected areas (MPA) and fish preservation projects.
Banrie


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'Landline': Amusing '90s period piece strikes the right dial tone
By Richard Roeper
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Jenny Slate (left) and Abby Quinn play sisters in "Landline." | Amazon Studios
"I'm reading [the] Hammacher-Schlemmer [catalog]. They're advertising the world's fastest razor blade. … KGB surveillance binoculars, what? … Kitten tunnel! You can buy as many as you want and build your own kitten village." – Yes, "Landline" is set in the 1990s.
It's not easy to warm up to the Jacobs family.
Sure, they're all smart and quick-witted and interesting; they're also loud and whiny and duplicitous, and sometimes just plain unpleasant to be around.
Not that any of us could relate to any of those shortcomings, right? Cough-cough.
Gillian Robespierre's "Landline" is a sharp and knowing and sarcastic period piece — and yes, enough time has transpired to say a movie set in the mid-1990s is a period piece. The characters move about in a world where Hillary Clinton's pantsuits are considered fashion-forward, Liz Phair is on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine and singles-bar conversation includes lines such as, "What about you, do you watch a lot of 'Must See TV'?"
They use pay phones to check the messages on their answering machines. They work on big clunky computers with big chunky files.
All of that is fun. (Plus, the lack of smart devices makes for situations that can't be easily cleared up with a text message.) But it's the characters and the comedy that carry the day in "Landline," as we follow the misadventures of a middle-aged Manhattan couple Pat (Edie Falco) and Alan (John Turturro), their twentysomething daughter Dana (Jenny Slate) and their teenaged girl Ali (Abby Quinn).
The film opens with a scene of Dana and her fiancé Ben (Jay Duplass) having sex in the woods. It's about as erotic as having sex in the woods would be in real life, which is to say, not at all. Dana hits "Pause" when thinks she hears the pitter-patter of creatures' feet, then she swats at bugs flittering about. The biggest takeaway from the romp is a case of poison ivy.
This sets the tone for the naturalistic, relatable personality of the film. Robespierre and co-writer Elisabeth Holm have a keen ear for the rhythms of dialogue and the way family members interact with one another, whether it's the casual cruelty a teenage daughter can inflict upon her parents; how a longtime married couple can be in the same room with one another and yet seem a thousand miles apart, or the comfortable and sometimes terrifyingly dull routine of a young couple already long past the point of giddy romance and constant lust.
Dana gets cold feet about her engagement and finds an excuse to temporarily move back home. Abby's experimentation with drugs is heading to a dark place. Their father, ostensibly the least likely candidate in New York to be having a torrid affair, is having a torrid affair. And Mom is just trying to hold it together while everything around her is crumbling apart.
Heavy stuff — but told for the most part with a light touch.
Jenny Slate (who was a shining light in Robespierre's "Obvious Child") is one of the best and most likable comedic actresses around. She's wonderful here. Abby Quinn is so good as the smart, rebellious, sometimes nasty Ali, you'll want to personally ground her for two weeks. Turturro and Falco — come on, it's Turturro and Falco. They're great. They're almost always great.
"Landline" is a very funny film about people dealing with very serious situations. Better the Jacobs family than us.
★★★1⁄2
Amazon Studios presents a film directed by Gillian Robespierre and written by Robespierre and Elizabeth Holm. Rated R (for sexual content, language and drug use). Running time: 96 minutes. Opens Friday at local theaters.


This is a review of "Untitled" recorded by This Days Fury. The review was written by Nick Kearns in 2005.
This Days Fury don't so much wear their influences on their respective sleeves as paint them in thirty foot high day-glo letters and carry them around on a rotating bill board. From the opening synchronised chord change and cymbal crash to the first widdle-ridden guitar solo we're in a world ruled by Maiden and Metallica with knowing nods thrown to European contemporaries such as Hammerfall and Nightwish. Yup, it's metal, and it's not half bad.
The opening track chugs along smoothly, everything's as tight as a budgies foreskin and the main guitar riff is cool and quite catchy. Major drawback here though is that one of the guitars sounds as thin and processed as a refined slice of Kraft cheese. Also at nigh on six minutes the song is too long to keep the attention throughout; maybe a trimming operation is in order here.
Second track "Run Away" is an improvement, allowing the vocalist to show an impressive range of dynamics and delivery and showing an altogether more confident and focused approach to songwriting. The chorus has balls of big steel, the solos are tasteful and appropriate and the end result is a well executed metal power ballad.
As a first demo the two songs are a pretty impressive start, and although they are neither hugely original or particularly imaginative there's plenty of time for This Days Fury to develop their sound and style and give West Yorkshire another fine metal band.