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Huawei Launches the Mate 20 Series: Kirin 980 7nm SoC Inside
by Ian Cutress on October 16, 2018 9:30 AM EST
New to the market is the latest flagship smartphone from Huawei. Following the Mate series, last year's Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro are succeeded by the Mate 20 and the Mate 20 Pro, featuring the 7nm Hisilicon Kirin 980 chipset, along with a whole new design with added features. Out of the two, the Mate 20 Pro is aiming for the upsell, with new features such as reverse wireless charging, an OLED HDR display, an IP68 rating, a larger battery, and support for a 40W Supercharge.
Huawei Mate 20's
Mate 20 Pro Mate 20 Mate 20 X
SoC HiSilicon Kirin 980
2x Cortex A76 @ 2.60 GHz
GPU Mali G76MP10 @ 720MHz
6GB LPDDR4X ?GB LPDDR4X
Display 6.39" OLED
3120 x 1440 (19.5:9)
DCI-P3, HDR 6.53" RGBW LCD
DCI-P3, HDR 7.2" OLED
DCI-P3, HDR
Size Height 157.8 mm 158.2 mm
Depth 8.6 mm 8.3 mm
40W SuperCharge 4000mAh
22.5W SuperCharge 5000mAh
+ Wireless reverse charging -
Rear Cameras
Main 40MP f/1.8
27mm equiv. FL 12MP f/1.8
27mm equivl. FL 40MP f/1.8
27mm equiv. FL
Telephoto 8MP f/2.4
3x Optical zoom
80mm equiv. FL 8MP f/2.4
52mm equivl. FL 8MP f/2.4
Ulta wide angle
Ultra wide angle
17mm equivl. FL Ultra wide angle
Front Camera 24MP f/2.0
Dot-projector
Flood illuminator
IR camera -
+ proprietary "nanoSD" card
I/O USB-C USB-C
Wireless (local) 802.11ac Wave 2 Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.0 LE + NFC
Cellular Kirin 980 Integrated LTE
4x4 MIMO
(5CA no MIMO)
(water resistant up to 1m) IP53
(no water resistance)
Dual-SIM 2x nano-SIM
Launch Price 128 GB: 1049€ 4+128 GB: 799€
6+128 GB: 849€ 128 GB: 899€
A New Generation of Design
Even by Huawei's own reckoning, the Mate 10 series sold extraordinarily well. As a company, in the first half of this year, they moved ahead of Apple to be the second biggest smartphone manufacturer in the world in terms of unit sales, totalling 95 million units. That represents a 30% year-on-year growth, although a big step up is needed to rival Samsung for that number one spot. Huawei believes that flagship devices such as the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are an integral part of that strategy.
In our briefings, Huawei made it clear that they want an iconic look. Smartphones, we were told, seem to be unifying over the design and it is often difficult to tell them apart. Huawei stated that it has made design choices this time around to remain identifiable and unique in the market, and from my perspective, the choices made here will instantly indicate that someone is using a Huawei smartphone. The first obvious feature is the rear camera.
Following on from the dual-camera setup of the Mate 10 series, the new three rear cameras now appear on the back of the Mate 20 in a square pattern, with the flash in one of the corners. This quadrilateral design is slightly different on the Mate 20 Pro, as it is a larger phone so the camera layout is slightly longer vertically, however the camera setup on both is very similar: a telephoto lens paired with a wide angle lens and then an ultra-wide angle lens just for good measure.
Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro
This means that the monochrome sensor has finally gone (it had questionable benefits in the last generation), and has been replaced with a new ultra-wide sensor. This allows the new phones for an optical zoom from 0.6x to 2.0x-3.0x (depending on model), beyond which the camera goes into a 'hybrid zoom' mode, combining optical and digital zoom. The differences between the two models are in the details:
Mate 20: 12MP Wide Angle f/1.8 + 16MP Ultra-Wide f/2.2 + 8MP Telephoto f/2.4
Mate 20 Pro: 40MP Wide Angle f/1.7 + 20MP Ultra-Wide f/2.2 + 8MP Telephoto f/2.4
The 40MP wide angle also supports "4-in-1 shots", or more commonly referred to 2x2 pixel binning, combining data from multiple pixels to produce 10MP photos that look better in low light. For both cameras OIS is found only on the telephoto lens, while other stabilization comes from Huawei's AI-stabilization technology.
Sticking with the cameras, the front facing camera is different on both models as well. The standard Mate 20 will have a single 24MP f/2.0 RGB camera sensor on the front, whereas the Mate 20 Pro is going all in with proper facial recognition, with a dot projector, the 24MP RGB sensor, a time-of-flight proximity sensor, a flood illuminator, and an IR camera, similar to the Apple system but in testing felt a lot faster, capable of dealing with some sizeable side angles. Huawei was not clear if this is going to be used as a way to make payments, although some announcements might be being made at the presentation today. Huawei did state that apps and files can be locked away using the facial recognition.
Also on design uniqueness, Huawei is pleased with what the company has done with the rear of the device for feel. The main color choices for the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro use a glass ridged rear surface, with microbumps as an oleophobic coating. Running a nail across it gives that scratchy sound similar to vinyl, and the feel of the device is very natural, with Huawei stating that every edge uses rounded glass. Each model will be available in five different colors, three with the microbump ridge pattern (Pink Gold, Midnight Blue, Emerald Green) and two without (Twilight and Black).
The Hardware
Inside both devices is the Kirin 980, Huawei's newest 7nm smartphone SoC. We covered the launch of this chip at IFA when it was announced, but the high level specifications include a tri-CPU design using ARM's latest Cortex A76 and A55 processors and ARM Mali-G76 graphics. Huawei's enhancements to the chip over the Kirin 970, aside from the new CPU/GPU and manufacturing process, includes the newest version of the sensor hub, an upgraded integrated modem now capable of Cat 21 download, and a dual core Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for neural network inference.
Back at IFA, we were told that this dual-core NPU is essentially just a double size NPU to that of the Kirin 970, except with 8-bit INT capabilities. Ultimately it acted like a single device, but could compute on one core for efficiency or both for throughput. At our recent prebrief, we are now told that one core of the NPU deals with 16-bit networks, while the other deals with 8-bit networks. We've asked several questions to clarify this, and are waiting on the response.
For the deep analysis of the launch of the Kirin 980, head on over to our article here.
On the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, one of the key differentiators will be with the screen. On the standard Mate 20, the display is a 6.53-inch 2244x1080 RGBW LCD unit, capable of a good amount of DCI-P3, and brightness up to 820 nits, in what Huawei is calling a 'Dew Drop' display based on the notch. The Mate 20 Pro by comparison uses a smaller but denser 6.39-inch 3120x1440 OLED display also capable of DCI-P3 and HDR, with Huawei stating it has a 'high color saturation' and 'high contrast ratio' but declines to give specific numbers.
Also up for differentiation is the battery, with the Mate 20 Pro getting a 4200 mAh battery capable of a new 40W Super Charge mode certified by TÜV Rheinland (we're still waiting on exact details) which Huawei states is good to charge the device from 0% to 70% in 30 minutes. The Mate 20 Pro is also equipped with fast wireless charging, up to 15W, and can be used in reverse charging mode – if you need to charge another wireless device, it will do so up to a certain limit.
We tried this with an iPhone. No problems. But no luck with my LG V30.
The standard Mate 20 gets a 4000 mAh battery, which is a bump up from the standard Mate 10, and will do 22.5W Super Charge, which charge the device to 56-60% in half an hour according to the claims.
The fingerprint sensor is another area for differentiation, and the Mate 20 Pro has one built into the screen using a DPS sensor similar to the Mate 10 Pro. The Mate 20 has a rear fingerprint sensor, which in our hands-on seemed to get a lot of oil from fingerprints on it very easily. Another differentiation is the waterproof rating, with the Mate 20 Pro going at IP68, while the standard Mate 20 is an IP53 device. Also the 3.5mm jack: the Pro does not have one, but the regular Mate 20 does.
Both devices will support 802.11ac Wave 2 technology, capable of a theoretical peak of 1.732 Gbps in a perfect scenario, and both devices will ship with EMUI 9, based on Android 9, with the latest version of GPU Turbo technology and a high-performance mode for users that need it. As part of EMUI 9, Huawei is introducing a password vault, with data kept inside a secure zone in the processor. There will also be backup capabilities to a NAS with the SMB protocol.
On the software side, due to EMUI and the dual NPU, the AI has improved to allow for more scenes to be detected in the camera view, as well as skeletal representations of people in shot to help with framing. It uses real-time 4D predictive focus to keep objects in focus in videos, and with the wide angle lens can record natively in 21:9. A new feature is an AI-based highlight reel, which can take all the film from a day of shooting, identify people common to many videos and generate 10 second highlight footage of those individuals.
Also in the software is Huawei's push to make it more 'natural', using a slow chirp of nature as the default alarm sound for example. There is a general push to give a more natural aural feedback across the interface. Huawei also states that it is up to 51% faster with built-in app startup, and that its 'born fast, stay fast' philosophy still applies with a supposed better aging process for devices than competitors and even the Mate 9 or Mate 10.
Both the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro are also taking Desktop Mode to a new level, by now supporting wireless desktop mode via Miracast. This allows users to take their device with them and stream wirelessly in desktop mode using the smartphone as a trackpad, or supporting a dual screen extension.
Another feature of the Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro will be the Digital Balance part of the software, showing users where their time is spent, and offering to give warnings when the user is putting the device in front of their face too often during the day.
Configurations and Pricing
Both devices will come in dual nano-SIM variants, however rather than supporting the standard microSD, Huawei has developed a proprietary standard it is calling 'nanoSD' that it will sell and will fit into a standard nanoSIM slot. This is going to be fun (not).
The Mate 20 will be sold in 4GB+128GB and 6GB+128GB variants, with the Mate 20 Pro only in a 6GB+128GB variant. Exact details of regions and pricing should be announced at today's launch.
Mate 9, Mate 10, Mate 20 Pro
We are also expecting another Mate 20 design to be announced today, probably a Porsche Design model, with additional storage and a leather trim with certain PD specific design aspects.
Archipelago - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
Very happy to see Huawei adding a very wide angle lens. Hopefully these phones will be a good alternative to the LG G7 which has gotten poor reviews.
Dr. Swag - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
Honestly I think a lot of people would've preferred if the mate 20 pro also had a teardrop notch and did away with the advanced facial recognition.
t_oven - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
Agree, can't understand why do we need 3D facial recognition if we already have in screen FPS which is far more convenient. Just ditch it and maybe add rear FPS for backup.
Dodozoid - Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - link
Because China likes to complement their static facial recognition cameras with some mobile ones and perhaps mount some in the west, where static cameras might be harder to install?
Tams80 - Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - link
It's handy if your hands aren't free, for whatever reason that may be.
nikon133 - Monday, October 22, 2018 - link
Gloves?
jospoortvliet - Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - link
... and a 3.5mm Jack. I wont throw away all my headphones so no device without that gets bought the next 5 years. My headphones are worth more than my phone so.... stupid to throw out.
imaheadcase - Thursday, October 18, 2018 - link
Yah don't you dare get a converter to use all those headphones. /rolls eyes.
WasHopingForAnHonestReview - Thursday, October 18, 2018 - link
Not the point. No one wants dongles and adapters to manage.
Apple fanboy! You've been found out!
goatfajitas - Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - link
Dear Google/Pixel hardware design engineers,
Please take a look at this design and the LG V40, Note 9, OnePlus 6T, iPhone Xs and get a bloody clue!
Pretty much everyone


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EDM number 1368 in 2017-19, proposed by Caroline Lucas on 11/06/2018.
Categorised under the topics of Climate change and Planning.
That this House takes notes of the draft revised National Planning Policy Framework; further notes that the status of the Climate Change Act 2008 with regards to local planning decisions has been downgraded in that draft; expresses alarm that this change could compromise action on climate change at the local level, as well as reduce the urgency of building community resilience to the effects of climate change; calls on the Government to restore the requirement for local planning to deliver on the objectives and provisions of the Climate Change Act; and further calls on the Government to ensure that climate change is a critical priority for the planning system in the revised National Planning Policy Framework.
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Nuclear Throne's final update is now live
By Andy Chalk 07 November 2017
It's been more than a year and a half since the last one.
Vlambeer's Nuclear Throne, a "lightning-fast top-down roguelike shooter in which squidgy mutants vie for possession of the eponymous throne," came out a couple of years ago to widespread acclaim. We scored it 90/100 in our review, and it enjoys an "overwhelmingly positive" user review aggregate on Steam. It also wore out the developers pretty thoroughly.
"Nuclear Throne took a lot out of us, and when we finally released the current U98 over a year and a half ago, we were all entirely exhausted," Vlambeer co-founder Rami Ismail said last week. "Since then, we've slowly been finding our footing again, and now that we're feeling creative again, we decided to return to form with an long-long-long-awaited final major update to Nuclear Throne for PC, Mac, and Linux."
That would be Update 99, which dropped yesterday, developed alongside Nuclear Throne Together mod creator YellowAfterlife. It doesn't add any new content, but "it is nevertheless significant," bringing improved performance, easier modding, and "a lot of quality of life and balance fixes."
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The full patch notes are too long to list here, but these are the new "features" listed:
Area/weapon/mutation seeding is now far more consistent.
There's now an option for borderless fullscreen on Windows (Alt+Shift+Enter / in options).
There's now a confirmation dialog when exiting/restarting a run; R confirms in it.
Safe spawns now work consistently.
Added a setting for native cursors - when supported, this gets rid of mouse lag once and for all.
Added a setting for mouselock (when available) - for windowed or multi-screen setups.
Both players can now play the same character in coop without making use of bugs.
Added localization support (see lang-example.ini / copy to lang.ini for translating)
Some commenters have said that their progress was erased following the update, or that the game launches into a blank screen and refuses to progress. It's not clear yet if the two are connected (at least as far as I've seen) but if you do encounter the blank screen issue, hitting alt-enter will apparently get your wheels turning.
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Burlington, North Carolina, (population 48,399) began in 1856 as a town called Company Shops, established by the North Carolina Railroad as a point on the line for its repair shops.
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Another attraction is the Company Shops Station, a restored North Carolina Railroad building remodeled as an active railroad depot, museum, and offices. A restored railroad caboose is used as a railroad museum.
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Q: How to add reference to a non primary key column of a table in rails5 I am using Rails 5.0.1 for web development and deploying my app on Heroku. I am using postgreSQL as my database for Heroku and sqlite3 for my local development database.
I need to link to an account_number column of an Accounts table to two columns in a Transactions table. The account_number column is not the primary key of Accounts table.
And, the Transactions table has a column from_account, which I want to link to the account_number column in Accounts table and
another column - to_account that I want to link to the same account_number column of Accounts table.
The account_number is not the primary key of accounts table but it is unique.
I am trying to do something like this in my migration file:
create_table :transactions do |t|
  t.string :from_account, foreign_key: true
  t.string :to_account, foreign_key: true
  t.timestamps
end

add_foreign_key :transactions, column: :from_account, :accounts, column: :account_number
add_foreign_key :transactions, column: :to_account, :accounts, column: :account_number

and my model file looks like this:
class Transaction < ApplicationRecord
  belongs_to :from_account, :foreign_key => 'from_account', :class_name => 'Account'
  belongs_to :to_account, :foreign_key => 'to_account', :class_name => 'Account'
end

But this gives error on both my local sqlite3 database and also on the Heroku's PostgreSQL database.
How do I model something like this in Rails5.
So far all the tutorials I found online only tell how to link to the primary key of the referenced table.
EDIT: Maybe it is unclear from my question above, but the account_number field is already unique in the Accounts table in my database. This is the schema of my Accounts table:
create_table :accounts do |t|
  t.string :account_number, :unique => true
  # Other fields
  t.timestamps
end

A: Try primary_key:
class Transaction < ApplicationRecord
  belongs_to :from_account, :foreign_key => 'from_account', :class_name  => 'Account', :primary_key => 'account_number'
  belongs_to :to_account, :foreign_key => 'to_account', :class_name => 'Account', :primary_key => 'account_number'
end

A: As Arcana's answer says, give the referenced column via :primary_key:
class Transaction < ApplicationRecord
  belongs_to :from_account, :foreign_key => 'from_account', :class_name => 'Account',
    :primary_key => 'account_number'
  belongs_to :to_account, :foreign_key => 'to_account', :class_name => 'Account',
    :primary_key => 'account_number'
end

The language :primary_key in the belongs_to is misleading. It should really be :candidate_key or :references or :unique or primary_key_or_unique. But it isn't. It doesn't affect what the primary key in the referenced class is.
Active Record Associations

4 Detailed Association Reference
4.1 belongs_to Association Reference
4.1.2 Options for belongs_to
4.1.2.6 :primary_key
By convention, Rails assumes that the id column is used to hold the primary key of its tables. The :primary_key option allows you to specify a different column.

(In the relational model, a foreign key references a candidate key, which is some unique (not null) column set that doesn't contain a smaller unique (not null) column set, and is some set of columns you could have picked as primary key. But in (Active Record and) SQL a PRIMARY KEY actually declares a UNIQUE NOT NULL (that might contain a smaller UNIQUE NOT NULL) and a FOREIGN KEY REFERENCES a UNIQUE NOT NULL.)

A: I'd guess that it's caused by either not specifying a primary key during your migration or within your model

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Episode 33 - Charizard VS Blastoise VS Venusaur! Did you choose the strongest starter Pokemon all those years ago?
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Well being a Travel Freak and a passionate photographer, I was seeking for something adventurous and interesting for the weekend!
There then I planned camping and hiking by 'Trek and trails India' to Igatpuri.
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Home»E! News»Tupac's Late Mother's Executor Is Accused Of Embezzling Millions
Tupac's Late Mother's Executor Is Accused Of Embezzling Millions
Sekyiwa Shakur Tupac's sister is suing Tom Whalley, the executor of her late mother's estate for "embezzling millions".
The lawsuit was filed in a Los Angeles court on January 10th by Skyiwa and The Tupac Shakur Foundation. Whallyey has been sued for "blatant violations" of his duties as executor of the estate of Afeni Shakur-Davis Tupac and Sekyiwa's mother.
The suit read: "He has effectively embezzled millions of dollars for his own benefit. Whalley has unreasonably enriched himself at the expense of the beneficiaries and in bad faith by taking excessive compensation in a position from which he should properly be barred based on the inherent conflict of interest".
The lawsuit says that royalties generated by Tupac's catalogue is the "principal income-producing asset of the trust". This was transferred to Afeni after Tupac's death and subsequently to Whalley in 2016 after she passed away.
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Sekyiwa also claimed that Whalley made himself the manager of Amaru entertainment — Tupac's record label which made a lot of money for the trust. "Whalley has already received more than $5.5 million that he has paid himself in the last five years through Amaru," she added in the suit.
The executor is also being accused of withholding personal property including cars, gold records and jewelry inherited by Afeni from her son.
"It is clear that he has used and abused his powers as executor and special trustee of the estate and the trust to convert the personal property belonging to Sekyiwa as a piggy bank from which he has drawn substantial funds for his own benefit," the suit read.
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Whalley's lawyer Howard King has denied the claims:
"These legal claims are disappointing and detrimental to all beneficiaries of the trust. We are confident the court will promptly conclude that Tom has always acted in the best interests of Amaru, the trust, and" all beneficiaries," he said in a statement.
The Shakur Estate recently celebrated the late rapper's legacy with an NFT series. The four-piece series is based on some of Tupac's personal jewelry pieces that each reflect what the hip-hop icon saw in himself according to a press release.
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"The Artist" is represented by his 2PAC ring, the Makaveli bracelet represents "The Activist", a solitaire diamond ring symbolises "The Sinner" and "The Saint" is indicated by the Euphanasia medallion necklace, which he wore in the last photo ever taken of him.
"Tupac's belief that everyone has the right to express themselves honestly through whichever artform they saw fit includes everything from music, to acting, from writing to dance, from photography and culinary art to self-expression through fashion."
"For Tupac, this included his choice of jewelry. In the last year of his life, he had the luxury of not just affording higher-end items, but he started to design them himself, down to the smallest details."
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Is This the World's Most Epic Airport Stopover?
By Alex Greig
The new Jewel in Changi's crown is staggering in its scope.
Despite being voted the world's number one airport seven years running, Singapore's Changi Airport isn't resting on its laurels. A hefty $1.78 billion dollars have been spent in the creation Jewel Changi Airport, which links three of the airport's four terminals.
It's difficult to categorise the 10-storey space. It's not a shopping mall, despite having a plethora of international retail brands such as Marks & Spencer, Zara and Coach.
It's not a food court, though it does house a bounty of restaurants from the Michelin-starred Putien to cult American burger chain Shake Shack.
It's not a fun park, even though children won't be able to get enough of Foggy Bowls (more on that later).
And although it has the world's tallest indoor waterfall, a four-storey tropical garden and the Canopy Park (complete with its own hedge maze) it's definitely not a nature reserve.
Yet beneath a single roof – or rather, a glittering glass dome – all these attractions reside. And more, including the 130-room Yotel hotel, the Pokemon Centre and a roster of art installations.
This concept is perfect for Singapore: 65.6 million people passed through the busy international airport last year. And if you'd rather explore Jewel Changi Airport's marvels than venture to the city on your stopover, never fear: there are early check-in kiosks and baggage storage available.
What to do at Jewel Changi Airport
Hike through the rainforest
The Shiseido Forest Valley is a verdant four-storey indoor forest that's bathed in natural sunlight from the glass dome above. With a spectacular 40-metre waterfall at its centre, the forest has 900 trees and palms and 60,000 shrubs that can be seen on one of the hiking trails that take in misty vistas and rocky waterfalls.
Rest your head for a few hours or get a full night of sleep at YotelAir. This 130-room property has self-check-in kiosks so guests can book a cabin at any time without waiting. Each cabin has a SmartBed, which goes from sofa to bed at the push of a button, and a full bathroom with rain shower. Rent your rest by the hour, or take advantage of three separate shower cabins if you just want to freshen up before the next leg.
Create your signature scent
The Smell Lab allows shoppers to blend their own bespoke fragrance oils. There are also workshops to make shower gels, lip balms and to hone your massage skills.
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Burn off some energy
Children (and the young at heart) should make a beeline for the Canopy Park.Located on the topmost level of Jewel, there are bouncing nets, giant mirrored slides, a hedge maze with flowers that bloom as you walk past and the aforementioned Foggy Bowls: jump into a grassy depression on the ground and it releases a dreamy cloud of mist. It's a bit like playing in the clouds.
Sample some insta-famous ice-cream
The Boston-based Emack & Bolio's brings its far-out ice-cream and frozen yoghurt creations to Singapore for the first time at Jewel. Flavours include Cosmic Crunch: vanilla with caramel, choc chips, nuts, toffee and cookies; Maple Walnut; and Grasshopper Pie, which is crème de menthe with choc chips and Oreos. But it's the cones that are really crazy: think studded with Froot Loops and shellacked with melted marshmallow.
Catch a movie
Finished flying before you caught the end of the movie you were watching? The Shaw Theatre is open until 3am with 11 screens and two amphitheatres dedicated to Lumiere, Shaw's premium movie-watching experience. There is also the Dreamers theatre, which is for families with young kids – there's a playpen and beanbags, too.
Try Heng Hwa cuisine
The affordable one-Michelin-starred Putien specialises in Heng Hwa cuisine from China's Fujian province. The food is heavy on seaweed, seafood and pork, native to Putian, the city of the restaurant's founder.
Shop like a local
At In Good Company, you'll find modern, chic ensembles (think black and white tailored basics); at Supermama, homewares and genuinely lovely souvenirs such as porcelain plates and bowls. Both are Singapore labels – you won't find these at home. There are edible Singapore specials, too: the Rich & Good Cake Shop for slices of kaya Swiss roll and Irvin's Salted Egg for salted egg yolk fish crisps (trust us) shouldn't be missed.
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Q: How restreaming shoutcast aac or video live in red5 media server? I have red5 running, but now need to create a webapp for the sign of restreaming shoutcast aac, or even receive the signal from the flash media encoder.
Do you have any examples that I can pass? my shoutcast is http://208.53.183.2:8028/ and my red5 is rtmp://208.53.183.2:1936
How can I create an app for that?
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A: You should look into what Andy Shaules has done with these technologies over at http://thebitstream.com/. Specifically his shoutcast transcoder which is here: http://code.google.com/p/castshout/


USGS's Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center and USDA's Agricultural Research Service collaborated to study the potential of prairie pothole region wetlands to sequester carbon emitted into the atmosphere from the burning of fossil fuels. Results suggest that wetlands traditionally functioned as sinks for atmospheric carbon, but cultivation, the current principal land use, has shifted their function to be sources of atmospheric carbon. Data suggest that equal or greater amounts of atmospheric carbon can be stored in wetlands through restoration programs when compared with cropland, even though the acreage of wetlands is much smaller. These restored wetlands will also provide improved habitat for wildlife in the prairie pothole region.


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Xiamen Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University is the key livelihood project of the strategic cooperation between Xiamen City, Shanghai municipal government and Fudan University. It is managed by Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University and located in Inner Bay, Wuyuan Bay, Xiamen. It has been planned for construction since 2014 and will be officially opened on August 21, 2017.
The hospital is positioned as a non-profit public hospital, The hospital is positioned as a non-profit public hospital, mainly providing outpatient appointments. The designed annual outpatient volume is 800,000 to 1 million, and the maximum daily outpatient volume is 8,000, with 800 beds and a total construction area of about 175,000 square meters. The hospital's goal is to build a world-renowned, Asia's premier tertiary A-level comprehensive hospital.
In order to meet the needs of daily medical education, training, conferences and medical academic seminars, the hospital needs to create an advanced, information-based, intelligent multi-functional multimedia conference room. ITC has designed a plan consisting of a professional sound reinforcement system, a digital conference system, a central control system and other audio and video systems.
The ITC professional sound reinforcement system applied in the conference room of the Xiamen Hospital was designed with reference to the national hall sound reinforcement design standard. The system's on-site sound pressure level meets the national first-level standard and consists mainly of sound sources, audio processing equipment, power amplifiers and speaker systems. It will ensure that the sound field in each corner of each room in the entire conference room is evenly audible, without any undesirable sound effects such as distortion, partial sound, mixing, and reverberation.
The advanced ITC digital conference system brings simplified procedures and diversified functions to the multimedia conference room of the hospital. The system adopts hand-in-hand mode and provides multiple modes of management. It has three functions: conference registration, speech voting and conference process management. In addition, it can achieve timely reporting, correct reporting, flexible speaking, controllable voting and accurate voting.
The central centralized control system that used in this hospital conference room is the design soul of intelligent multimedia conference room system. The system integrates the control methods of lighting, projection and audio and video, and provides a simple and direct control interface for users to realize real-time switching and scheduling and allow users to easily grasp the state and function of all devices in the whole space.
1. ITC has built an advanced, information-based and intelligent multi-functional multimedia conference room for Xiamen Branch, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University. The customer are very satisfied with our design solutions.
2. The whole scheme design is very humanized, and the operation is simple and easy to use, which greatly improves the efficiency of the meeting.
3. The stability of the system is strong and it can meets the needs of various conferences in hospitals.


Peptides are not only highly selective and efficacious but, also, relatively safe and well tolerated in human body. There are increased efforts has been taken in pharmaceutical research and development (R&D). In recent years, over 7000 naturally occurring peptides have been identified, which have crucial roles in human physiology, including actions as hormones, neurotransmitters, growth factors, ion channel ligands, or anti-infectives. Furthermore, peptide therapeutics are typically associated with lower production complexity compared with protein-based biopharmaceuticals and, therefore, the production costs are also lower, generally approaching those of small molecules.
The peptide therapeutics market is anticipated to grow in the forecast, owing to the factors such wide range of applications in medicine, growing peptide therapeutics research activities, increasing incidences of chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and others in the market during the forecast period. However poor chemical and physical stability associated with the peptides and short half-life and fast elimination are the factors hampering the market growth.
The "Global Peptide Therapeutics Market Analysis to 2027" is a specialized and in-depth study of the Biotechnology industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of peptide therapeutics market with detailed market segmentation by type, route of administration, synthesis technology and application and geography. The global peptide therapeutics market is expected to witness high growth during the forecast period. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading peptide therapeutics market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
The global peptide therapeutics market is segmented on the basis of type, route of administration, synthesis technology and application. Based on type, the market is segmented as generic and innovative. On the basis of route of administration, the global peptide therapeutics market is segmented into parenteral, oral, mucosal, pulmonary, others. On the basis of synthesis technology the market is segmented into solid phase peptide synthesis (SPPS), liquid phase peptide synthesis (LPPS), and hybrid technology. Based on application the market is segmented into cancer, cardiovascular disorder, metabolic disorder, respiratory disorder, pain, dermatology and others.
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides overview and forecast of the global peptide therapeutics market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from year 2017 to 2027 with respect to five major regions, namely; North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA) and South & Central America. The peptide therapeutics market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting peptide therapeutics market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics effecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely; North America, Europe, APAC, MEA and South & Central America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors effecting the peptide therapeutics market in these regions.
The reports cover key developments in the peptide therapeutics market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market payers from peptide therapeutics market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for peptide therapeutics market in the global market. Below mentioned is the list of few companies engaged in the peptide therapeutics market.
The report also includes the profiles of key peptide therapeutics market companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components and services offered, financial information of last 3 years, key development in past five years.
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Walz: Vaccine requirement possible for state workers
Published 7:36 pm Tuesday, August 10, 2021
By Minnesota Public Radio
Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that he is considering a vaccine requirement for state employees as they return to offices and other workplaces. Tim Pugmire/MPR News
By Tim Pugmire
Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday a vaccination requirement for Minnesota's approximately 40,000 state workers is on the table as his administration negotiates a plan for the return of those employees to offices and other facilities throughout Minnesota.
Walz said he expects to announce a plan in the coming days.
Many state employees have been working from home for more than a year due to COVID-19 concerns, and the spread of the delta variant is giving some pause about returning.
Requirements for vaccinations and testing have been discussed, Walz said.
"We are right now in negotiations, if you will, of trying to come up with what is the best, safest way to make sure our employees can return, keeping themselves, their families and others safe," the governor said.
Minnesota would not be alone. California, New York and Washington are among the states that have already announced vaccination requirements for state workers.
University of Minnesota officials said Monday all students will have to be vaccinated once the Food and Drug Administration grants final approval to the vaccine, which is expected soon.
Other colleges, school districts, health systems and local governments have also added various requirements as the delta variant has spread.
Walz said he is discussing vaccinations and other measures with state employee unions.
"We're asking folks to be vaccinated when we return to the workplace," he said. "If not, how are we making sure they're tested?"
Reacting to the governor's comments, Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka, R-East Gull Lake, said a vaccine requirement goes too far.
"Mandates are not the solution," Gazelka said. "There are other options, such as working from home and distancing for those who choose to not be vaccinated. Vaccines are widely available for those who want them and are incredibly effective at preventing the spread and impact of COVID.
But a mandate is divisive and unproductive."


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Five years after he lost for "Dreamgirls," the comic actor has a chance to steal the show. It could mark a big comeback for him – and the Academy Awards.
Eddie Murphy is sliding into a new role as host of the Oscars.
The last time Eddie Murphy showed up at an awards show, to pick up his Comedy Icon trophy earlier this year at the first annual Comedy Awards (broadcast, appropriately enough, on Comedy Central), a couple things stood out.
First, his acceptance speech came across as uncharacteristically low-key, as if he were a tad embarrassed at receiving what he called an "old guy" honor, just days before his 50th birthday. But far more striking was the realization his phenomenal career has spanned some 35 years, beginning with teenage stand-up gigs that landed him his breakout role on "Saturday Night Live."
Still, Murphy, save for lending his voice to the "Shrek" flicks, hasn't been a major force in movie comedy for a decade. His decision to sign on as host of the next Academy Awards suggests this "icon" believes he has something to prove – if not to his comedy peers, then to Hollywood.
Five years after he reportedly stormed out of the Kodak Theatre, apparently furious his dramatic turn in "Dreamgirls" wasn't enough to earn him an Oscar, Murphy has a chance to steal the show. We're expecting a big comeback for the comic actor – and for the Academy Awards.
Murphy wasn't our first choice as Oscars host – we were hoping for irreverent star-basher Ricky Gervais – but he was on our list.
If he's not a radical pick, he's a logical one: Murphy's a scene-stealing sketch player and a master stand-up comedian who can sing to great comedic effect (remember "James Brown's Celebrity Hot Tub Party?"). He's also an undeniably huge player Hollywood history who helped create the modern comedy blockbuster, beginning with "48 Hours" nearly 30 years ago – a legacy that stretches to "The Hangover" flicks.
Filmmaker Brett Ratner, who was brought in to liven up this February's broadcast, presumably enjoys a strong relationship with Murphy, the co-star of his upcoming film, "Tower Heist." But anything – even no host – would represent an upgrade over the lackluster job put in this year by the seemingly sleepy James Franco and the overly perky Anne Hathaway, who were enlisted in a failed attempt to draw a younger crowd.
Murphy's appeal spans generation, and his bad blood with the Oscars offers a compelling back story. The Hollywood establishment hasn't always treated Murphy well, even if his movies have brought in more than $3.7 billion over the years, tops for a film comedian. But the Oscar folks generally aren't kind to comedies or comedians – even when (or especially when) they tackle dramatic roles, as Murphy did playing a self-destructive 1960s R&B star in "Dreamgirls," possibly his finest screen role (though it's hard to begrudge the great Alan Arkin for winning that year for "Little Miss Sunshine").
Some 27 years removed from "SNL," Murphy has an opportunity to put on the greatest live television show of his life while getting the last laugh on Hollywood – and potentially rescuing what's becoming a moribund ceremony.
We're betting Murphy, already declared an icon, has another award-worthy performance in him yet.


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VANDAVEER debuts new video for "A Little Time Off Ahead"
By Jaclyn Wing on March 16, 2016
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How Sparse Demos Can Blossom Into a Rich Sonic Tapestry
Having children, traveling and making music is certainly a balancing act. It's essential to not let life get in the way but to incorporate all of its elements to showcase your story. Vandaveer's newest album, The Wild Mercury, is a collection of songs that were created over a long period of time. Mark Charles Heidinger draws on experiences that define his life, yet is able to construct songs that have a universal element. This album is far more autobiographical than Heidinger's past work, but it makes it all the better.
Emotionally and mentally, writing the songs was a more solitary journey but was a collaborative effort in the studio. "I wrote exactly what my heart compelled me to and I was liberated by that aspect. It came from a genuine place," says Heidinger. Whether the album is deemed a success or failure, Heidinger feels so connected to it and he embraces all aspects of his music. This is Vandaveer's fifth album and Heidinger deems them all career-defining. He says, "I don't think the point is to make the same record over and over again; there is always room for growth and creativeness."
With The Wild Mercury, Heidinger was able to achieve new sonic textures, more focused on the temperature of things, metaphorically speaking. The Wild Mercury is the album title and the title track; the meaning behind it is profound. Heidinger says it's all about "stargazing, wanting and yearning; wanting to get back to where you think you once belonged even though you haven't been there yet. We seek out ideals even though they don't really exist."
The album embodies an old soul stuck in a contemporary time, yearning for something more low key. "I feel like in my life, the pace is quick and the chaos is increased and that the crazy has become the norm. And all of that very much is the wild mercury, the quickening of the pace."
The songs are narrative in nature and it is evident that there is an underlying storytelling aspect to the album. When writing the lyrics, there was intent behind each word choice. Every single phrase was honest and direct and that really drove the bulk of the material. "I felt compelled, required, to write a batch of songs like this, to make sense out of things for myself," says Heidinger. There is a universal connection in aging, growing, starting a family and incorporating that into your ever-changing life. The Wild Mercury represents all aspects of life and how we react to and handle things as they evolve. While one person's story may be different than another's, there is a fundamental element of empathy. Heidinger notes that while "a specific experience may be unique, if you zoom out…things look pretty similar." Rather than masking his songs with flowery words, he was more direct and prudent. His writing is deliberate and well-crafted.
The songs are part of an organic experience that Heidinger wanted to share. He didn't set out to write an album that was thematically connected from song to song. The context was far more direct; it is a byproduct of watching himself, and the band, age. Heidinger notes the importance of staying engaged with what you are creating. Perspectives, time, anonymity, sense of place and the people that walk in and out of our lives all change. The world around us is complex and making sense of it all can seem complicated. Heidinger uses music as an outlet to convey his sense of self. He notes that the content itself made him write and that it is part of the natural progression to gravitate towards a specific subject matter, and in this case it's life.
Some people shy away from admitting that life is complicated, but Heidinger embraces it and enhances its beauty. In the studio, Heidinger tends to do more with less, less time that is, because of life, a great balancing act. Unlike his previous albums, The Wild Mercury does not have character study or theatrical elements. Interestingly enough, the album started with a minimalist approach but that idea was quickly scratched and turn into a full sounding record.
Heidinger was originally attracted to the minimalist approach because the material is so inherently personal; he felt the obvious choice was to strip things down to the elements. He did not want to cloud the story with flourishes and extra instrumentation. The demos were simply Heidinger and an acoustic guitar, but after a few pre-production sessions that idea was abandoned. "Making an album is the album you make," says Heidinger. Moving to a fuller sound raised the stakes and juxtaposed the content. The album is balanced with personal lyrics and a full spectrum of timbres. Some songs were recorded live, some had minimal overdubs, but all were crafted from the ground up.
Heidinger finds the whole concept of consuming music, paying for what you want, quite liberating. As the music industry continues to develop, Heidinger does not feel like it's feast or famine. Vandaveer has been a band for about ten years and continues to evolve. Heidinger feels honored that he gets to make another record, but he admits that it's not an easy thing to do; it is difficult and emotionally draining but an overall fun process.
For Heidinger, making music used to be a compulsion but now it is ingrained in him. He notes that every album feels like it is career defining. He profoundly states, "Recording is an artifact. If you don't feel like it's your best record, then maybe you shouldn't put it out." Heidinger poured his soul into this album and has exposed himself in a way he hasn't before. The Wild Mercury takes us on a journey through Heidinger's life, something that is more familiar than we think.
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Another blank for Ronaldo, another win for Juve
Published On: September 2, 2018 10:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
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MILAN, Sept 2: Cristiano Ronaldo was left waiting for his first Juventus goal after drawing another blank as the titleholders won 2-1 at Parma in Serie A on Saturday to maintain their 100 percent record.
An early Mario Mandzukic goal and a second-half strike from Blaise Matuidi gave Juve their third win in as many league games this season, although Ronaldo was left without a goal in his first 270 minutes with the Turin side.
Ivorian forward Gervinho scored in between for Parma, his first goal since joining them in the close season.
Earlier on Saturday, Inter Milan midfielder Radja Nainggolan scored on his injury-delayed debut to set them on the way to their first win of the season as they beat Bologna 3-0 away.
"(Ronaldo) has to deal with different difficulties in Serie A but he had a good game overall," said Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri. "The international break will make him sharper.
"He's the world's best player, he wants to score at all costs but he needs to remain calm and the goals will come in a burst."
Juventus got the perfect start when Mandzukic's header from a Juan Cuadrado cross hit Simone Iacoponi and rebounded kindly to the Croatian forward who turned the ball into the empty net.
Ronaldo sent a header looping over the bar with his first goal attempt but Parma, who have been to the fourth tier and back since beating Juve 1-0 in their last meeting in 2015, forced their way back into the game.
Leo Stulac thumped a free kick against the crossbar before Gervinho levelled in the 33rd minute, turning the ball in with his knee after Roberto Inglese flicked on Massimo Gobbi's cross.
Juventus took control after halftime and French World Cup winner Matuidi struck the winner from Mandzukic's flick just before the hour.
Ronaldo kept trying but it was a frustrating night for the World Player of the Year as Parma cut off the supply lines and prevented him getting in any of his dipping long-range shots.
The forward's best chance came when a loose ball landed at his feet but Ronaldo shot wide and was also left frustrated when Parma goalkeeper Luigi Sepe managed to intercept a cross and took the ball off his head.
Parma were relegated from Serie A in 2015 and declared bankrupt, then re-entered the league in the fourth tier and won three successive promotions.
Inter had taken one point from their opening two games and struggled again for more than one hour against a dogged but uninspiring Bologna before heavily-tattoed Belgian Nainggolan, who missed their first two games injured, came to the rescue.
Inter's key close-season signing, who signalled a warning by firing a volley over the bar before halftime, collected a pass from Matteo Politano inside the area, controlled it with his left foot and drove the ball home from 12 metres with his right.
Antonio Candreva, with his first Serie A goal since April last year, and Croatia World Cup forward Ivan Perisic added two more goals in the last 10 minutes as Inter cantered home, finally beginning to look like title contenders.
Inter, who have moved onto four points, won without captain Mauro Icardi and new signing Lautaro Martinez, who are both injured. Bologna, under former AC Milan coach Filippo Inzaghi, have only one point and are yet to score.
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There's no better way to spend a warm summer's evening than visiting Leicestershire's very own open-air theatre. Kilworth House Theatre produces sell-out West End quality productions in the heart of South Leicestershire, offering visitors a rare outdoor theatrical experience.
Located within the grounds of the Kilworth House Hotel, the theatre first opened its doors to the public in 2007. Surrounded by the stunning South Leicestershire glade, it has the capacity to seat 550 guests, providing a unique and unforgettable backdrop to the professional productions. The theatre has since been home to many fantastic performances including South Pacifi c, Anything Goes, My Fair Lady, and more recently Sister Act in 2014.
If the unpredictable British weather is deterring you from this unique outdoor experience, there is no need to fret; swooping canopy coverings are on hand to provide protection for any weather, leaving you free to comfy up and enjoy the show regardless of the weather conditions outside.
Feeling peckish? Before the show you can treat yourself to some fi ne dining at the Kilworth House Hotel or go al fresco by bringing your own picnic to feast upon, whilst relaxing in the designated picnic areas. Theatregoers can also visit the theatre bar prior to or following the performance, where you can indulge in something sweet from chocolate to ice cream or treat yourself to a sweet tipple.
An array of soft and hot drinks will be on offer before and after an evening full of entertainment. Why head home after a magical evening when you can stay the night at the charming hotel? The grade II listed building is composed of stunning Victorian architecture and features a star-listed Orangery, a scenic view of the enchanting woodland, and luxurious period rooms offering guests traditional and modern comforts.
This summer, Kilworth House Theatre will be showcasing Singin' In The Rain from the 3rd of June to the 19th of July, and Legally Blonde from the 20th of August to the 20th of September. Make your summer an unforgettable one by treating yourself, your family and friends to this unique and extraordinary local theatrical experience.
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A Kade Dixon 43-yard field goal with 2:34 before the half gave Texas Wesleyan a 16-10 lead. But WBU proceeded to go on an 11-play, 75-yard drive over the next 2:08 to take a 17-16 halftime lead on a De'Sean Johnson 30-yard pass from Nick Quintero.
The Rams would regain the lead early in the third on a Jermarcus Jones 24-yard run before WBU scored the next 21 points to go up 38-23 with 7:50 left.
Josh Phillips led the Rams with 11 tackles, followed by Dylan Pettway (10), Michael Miller (9), and Chance Carroll (8). Miller also had an interception.
Texas Wesleyan was just 3-of-14 on third down and only rushed for 92 yards, where as WBU (4-3, 3-3) was 7-of-16 on third down and had 249 yards rushing.
The Rams won't have to leave Farrington Field the rest of the season as they begin a two-game homestand on Nov. 3 against Lyon College at 2 p.m.


From Russian extensions to the mascara brand you'll be coveting all year, here are our top beauty picks to keep your eyelashes popping.
If the eyes are the windows to the soul then our lashes are the perfect pair of curtains. Or so the saying goes. Thick or thin, real or fake; without a doubt our eyelashes are two of our most feature-framing assets.
So, whether you're a tube addict who loves to layer on that extra coat of mascara or prefer to fake it till you make with a pair of feathery falsies, here are some of our fave products and trends to try.
Take the wand-work out of your morning makeup routine and skip the mascara in favour of some eye-opening extensions that will amplify your gaze. If you're thinking of jumping on the celebrity bandwagon and going down the Russian route for your falsies, here are some tips before donning these 'mink' lashes. Essentially, the Russian lash extension craze is all about maximising what you've already got, with 100 per cent synthetic, ultra-soft lashes that can be attached up to six per natural lash for a full, voluminous effect that's super-feminine. The best part? They last up to eight weeks. But, as they need to be applied by an experienced esthetician, they'll set you back RO163.
Products we love: If you want a similar look without the shocker of a price-tag, Ardell Professionals Magnetic Double Strip Lashes, Demi Wispies will give you that same wide-eyed fringe at a fraction of the cost. Price: RO3.3.
Want that freshly-coated appearance minus the clumps? Consider going for a lash-tint. One of the most low-maintenance, no-makeup ways to make your eyelashes appear darker and fuller, it's a process that involves brushing a semi-permanent dye directly onto your lashes, with results that last for around a month. While many different kinds of dyes can be used by your esthetician, vegetable-based ones seem to be some of the least harsh. If you want to head to the salon for a pro application, expect to shell out around RO15.3.
Products we love: If you want to go the at-home route, pick up Godefroy 28-Day Non-Toxic Mascara, which comes with a skin-protecting lash shield, and a tiny brush to ensure you get an even coat. Price: RO7.2.
This season it's all about the bold and the beautiful. Keep the focus on your eyes, and the rest of your makeup routine simple with a skyscraping mascara and winged liner that's nothing less than smouldering.
Products we love: When it comes to eye-catching drama it's all about the volume. Turn it up with a tube of It's So BIG Volumizing Mascara by Elizabeth Motts (RO5.1) and finish it off with a swipe of liquid onyx with NYX Vinyl Liquid Liner (RO2.6).
Mistakes happen – and sometimes you've just got to stamp them out and start from scratch. Maybe you've glued your falsies on wonky, or you're a chronic plucker who's rattled loose a few errant lashes. Removing them seamlessly is key to minimising any damage to your natural lashes, or tears to your eyelid's sensitive skin. Thankfully, there are loads of products on the market to help you do just that although having your extensions removed by a professional is always the safest bet.
Products we love: Lash Perfect Easy Lift Gel Remover is your skin saviour. Apply this delicate gel to your lash-line and let it work its magic so you can carefully and effectively remove your extensions, at home. Price: RO5.


The pair have often been compared to The Knife, another influential Swedish electronic duo. Their previous releases have fluctuated between a relaxed other-worldly quality to near-aggressive beats. Blue marks a slight departure for the band and focuses on developing a quieter sound that grows with each track on the album.
Blue is available to download from Amazon and iTunes.


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the skinny puppy game
this game is a variant of "six degrees of kevin bacon", except the goal is to connect a given artist to the legendary industrial band skinny puppy. i don't remember the exact details of its origin (perhaps in the old radio freedom chat room?), but i do know that quahogs and i inspired tfy to post about it way back in april 2002.
anyway, i've been doing research for something i'm writing (more on this in a couple weeks when it comes out), & i suddenly remembered this game... it wouldn't really work for this thing i'm writing, but it occurred to me that now that otto von schirach has done some work on the latest skinny puppy record (and opened for them during part of their recent tour), it is extremely easy to connect just about anyone from the bad taste crew to skinny puppy in at most 3 degrees. which means that anyone who has a legitimate connection to me is at most 4 degrees from skinny puppy. allow me to demonstrate using tfy (as a treat because i know he used to play).
1. the former yugoslavia has a track on the free speech for sale compilation; also on that compilation is a track by animals within animals.
2. one of the collaborators on the animals within animals 2cd mono a mono was stunt rock.
3. stunt rock had a track on the Ye Olde Barn Compilation cd & record; otto von schirach also appeared on that release.
4. otto von schirach collaborated with skinny puppy on their cd "The Greater Wrong of the Right" and opened for them on several dates of that tour.
i chose to do this using only music releases. i could just as easily do it using live performance lineups. i don't necessarily have to go through stunt rock either; i picked him because the connection between us is strongest. for example:
1. the former yugoslavia performed live at recycled rainbow 5 (?); also performing that night was stAllio! (with animals within animals).
2. stAllio! had a track on the "Way to Go Dumb Ass" comp, along with doormouse, stunt rock, and loaf pincher (a side project of venetian snares and fanny).
3. doormouse, stunt rock, venetian snares, and fanny all appear on "Ye Olde Barn Compilation" alongside otto von schirach.
4. Q.E.D.
if you know anything about "Ye Olde Barn", you know it's dedicated to the wisconsin late "barn parties" thrown by the addict crew back in the day, & all the artists on it played at least one of those parties... otto played one or two, but i don't remember the specific lineup of the one he played, so i won't use it... i'm sure doormouse was on that bill, but not much else. and i did technically play a show on the same bill as doormouse in belvidere illinois in early may 2002, so you could use live shows exclusively if you wanted. i'm not vainly showing off, really. i'm just giving pointers for the skinny puppy game. it only feels like i'm showing off.
mama needs a new pair of kicks
get me some press or kill these people
bring it on down rude boy
hey EU
last night a dj ruined my life
lord ha'mercy
when it rains it snows pt. ii
take them at their words
apparently the gay marriage amendment has been a t...
when it rains it snows....i wonder why
block the vote
more spider-man 2 thoughts
dial tone
well what do you know...
fearandhype 9/11
it only took 3 years....
where do you want to infect today?
it sells the product and makes everybody laugh
to anacreon, from US with love


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