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Q: Adjusting camera for visible Three.js shape I have a CubeGeometry which the camera is looking at, and I want the camera to zoom so that the cube is entirely visible, but no larger.
My initial attempt was to convert the cube verticies to the camera coordinate system,
function toScreenXY(position, camera) {
  var pos = position.clone();
  var projScreenMat = new THREE.Matrix4();
  projScreenMat.multiply(camera.projectionMatrix, camera.matrixWorldInverse);
  projScreenMat.multiplyVector3( pos );

  return pos;
}
function ScaleInView() {
  camera.fov = 0.0;
  for (var i=0; i<8; i++) {
    proj2d = toScreenXY(cube.geometry.vertices[i],camera);
    angle = 57.296 * Math.max(Math.atan(proj2d.x/proj2d.z), Math.atan(proj2d.y/proj2d.z));
    camera.fov = Math.max(camera.fov,angle);
  }
  camera.updateProjectionMatrix();
}

I thought this would work, but sometimes it's too small, and other times too large (depending on the position of the camera).
I also need to do this for Orthographic Camera.
Edit:
I know how to do this when the cube is facing the camera, I'm looking for a way to do it when the camera is moved to some arbitrary (r, theta, phi) position (spherical polar coordinates; r is actually constant for my purposes).

A: Perspective Camera. If the camera is centered and viewing the cube head-on, define
dist = distance from the camera to the front face ( important ! ) of the cube
and
height = height of the cube.
If you set the camera field-of-view as follows
fov = 2 * Math.atan( height / ( 2 * dist ) ) * ( 180 / Math.PI );

then the cube height will match the visible height.
Orthographic Camera. If the camera is centered and viewing the cube head-on, define
aspect = the aspect ratio of your window (i.e., width / height)
and
height = height of the cube.
Then construct your camera this way:
camera = new THREE.OrthographicCamera( -aspect * height/2, aspect * height/2, height/2, -height/2, near, far );

The cube height will match the visible height.
In either case, if the camera is not centered, or is otherwise viewing the cube at an angle, then the problem is more complicated.
Also, if the window is narrower than it is high, then the width is the constraining factor, and the problem is more complicated.

A: Multiplying by camera.matrixWorldInverse gives a vector in the camera's coordinates, but importantly does not apply perspective.
function toCameraCoords(position) {
  return camera.matrixWorldInverse.multiplyVector3(position.clone());
}

We can then find the smallest angle that will fit all the box corners in the scene. arctan(D.x / D.z) gives the angle BCD where B is what the camera is looking at, C is the camera's position, and D the position of an object that you want to be visible in the camera coordinates.
In my case, the following ensures that the the cube boundbox is fully visible.
function ScaleInView() {
  var tmp_fov = 0.0;

  for (var i=0; i<8; i++) {
    proj2d = toCameraCoords(boundbox.geometry.vertices[i]);

    angle = 114.59 * Math.max( // 2 * (Pi / 180)
      Math.abs(Math.atan(proj2d.x/proj2d.z) / camera.aspect),
      Math.abs(Math.atan(proj2d.y/proj2d.z))
    );
    tmp_fov = Math.max(tmp_fov, angle);
 }

 camera.fov = tmp_fov + 5; // An extra 5 degrees keeps all lines visible
 camera.updateProjectionMatrix();
}

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Dear ECMC Member,
We continue with the Brandenburgs programme in April, with No.6; more of this later. But we are also looking forward to No.4 in June, for which we have two recorder and one violin soloist and cello continuo but still need a volunteer for piano continuo – not a virtuoso part. Volunteers for this or the orchestra, please contact me (Hilary) during the week or speak to one of the other Committee members at the next concert, and note that if possible we will rehearse this after or before the May concert.
We hope to have a good audience on Monday 9th April, when we have two major works.
The concert will start with Hindemith's Sonata for Clarinet and piano of 1939. Paul Hindemith was born near Frankfurt in 1895 and died there in 1963 after a much-travelled life as violinist, violist, teacher, festival organiser, conductor and composer. Just one of his claims to fame is that he premiered Walton's viola concerto after Tertis (who had commissioned it) turned it down. His own earlier compositions got him into difficulties with the Nazi regime, with Goebbels describing them as "degenerate" and the composer as an "atonal noisemaker." He emigrated to Switzerland, Turkey and finally the USA, where he was a successful teacher and became a citizen in 1946, but returned to Europe in 1953. As a composer, he was keenly interested in the physical possibilities and characteristics of each instrument, and wrote sonatas and chamber pieces for many of them, including such oddities as the viola d'amore, trautonium and heckelphone. The Clarinet Sonata conveys a neo-Classical concern for formal balance and a rigorous approach to counterpoint, as well as an expressive approach to mood and melody. There are four movements: the first movement, marked Allegro Moderato, assumes a leisurely pace, with the clarinet and piano trading phrases of a plaintive, long-breathed melody. The second, though thematically connected to the first, is much more nimble and the individual parts more assertive. The third movement provides a sharp contrast with its "Very Slow" tempo indication, its more dramatic and gestural lines, and its emphasis on minor modalities. The featured instrument enhances the sense of mystery and melancholy in its languorous quasi-cadenza passages. Hindemith includes for his final movement a "Little Rondo," in which a quirky march figure alternates with various episodes of thematic elaboration. Neither instrument rests for any length of time, but the clarinet frequently assumes a lesser role to the piano's more extroverted moments.
Brandenburg No.6 occupies the other half of the concert. The story of these compositions need not be repeated in detail. As with the rest of the set, the full score of No.6 was left unused in the Margrave's library until his death in 1734, when it was sold for 24 groschen – perhaps about £20-worth in modern prices – of silver. The autograph manuscript of the concertos was only rediscovered in the archives of Brandenburg in 1849, and the concertos were first published in the following year. The manuscript was nearly lost in World War II, when being transported for safekeeping to Prussia by train in the care of a librarian. The train came under aerial bombardment, and the librarian escaped the train to the nearby forest, with the scores hidden under his coat.
The absence of violins is the distinctive feature of this work. "Viola da braccio" means the normal viola, and is used here to distinguish it from the viola da gamba. When the work was written in 1721, the viola da gamba was already an old-fashioned instrument: the strong supposition that one viola da gamba part was taken by his employer, Prince Leopold, also points to a likely reason for the concerto's composition—Leopold wished to join his Kapellmeister playing music.
The two violas start the first movement with a vigorous subject in close canon, and as the movement progresses, the other instruments are gradually drawn into the seemingly uninterrupted steady flow of melodic invention which shows the composer's mastery of polyphony. The two violas da gamba are silent in the second movement, leaving the texture of a trio sonata for two violas and continuo, although the cello has a decorated version of the continuo bass line. In the last movement, the spirit of the gigue underlies everything, as it did in the finale of the fifth concerto.
The viola soloists will be Alison Evans and David Smith, and the orchestra will be Polly Kaufman and Janet Robinson (Violas da gamba), Helen Thomas and Paul Robinson (celli), Linda Shanks (Double bass) and Siaw-Lynn Ng (continuo).
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Pope Gives Social Media 'Thumbs Up'
Jan 24th, 2011 | By Elisabeth Lewin | Category: General, The New Media Update
Pope Benedict, in celebration of the Vatican's annual World Day of Social Communications, today issued a message inviting Christians to "join the network of relationships" made possible by the digital era.
Benedict says "the truth of Christ is the full and authentic response to that human desire for relationship, communion and meaning," which is reflected in the popularity of social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
While Pope Benedict himself is still in practice a fully analog communicator, said to write out his missives in longhand, the Vatican under his leadership has managed to dabble in new media over the past few years, including the launch of a YouTube channel , a Facebook app, and a website.
The Pope suggests that Catholics should:
Make good use of their presence in the digital world;
Not merely take part in social networks, but "contribute to the development of new and more complex intellectual and spiritual horizons, new forms of shared awareness;"
Engage in respectful and sensitive dialogue; and
Witness consistently, in one's own digital profile and in the way one communicates choices, preferences and judgements that are fully consistent with the Gospel.
What do you think of the Vatican's stance on participation in, and use of, social networks?
Do you think other religious leaders take positions on the use of social networks and new media?
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What Is a Bridging Letter?
As we know, Plans should obtain a service organization control report or "SOC1 Report" from their service providers annually to demonstrate that they are evaluating the internal controls of their service providers that relate to the Plan.
But what happens if the period Covered by the SOC1 Report is different from the Plan's year-end?
Watch this quick video blog post, to find out!


A brief look at the action in the Red Sox minor league system on Wednesday: TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET RED SOX: 7-1 LOSS AT ROCHESTER (TWINS); TRAIL BEST-OF-FIVE SERIES, 1-0 (BOX) -- The Red Sox may have another late-season bullpen experiment. Right-hander Allen Webster, who made all 27 of his regular season appearances in the rotation, tossed a shutout inning of relief, throwing nine of 14 pitches for strikes (64 percent) while permitting one groundball single, getting two groundball outs and recording a swinging strikeout. If Webster can show the ability to throw strikes and get groundballs out of the bullpen, he could have time to define a niche for himself in the big league bullpen, given that the Sox' primary setup options in front of Koji Uehara (Junichi Tazawa, Craig Breslow, Brandon Workman) tend to be flyball pitchers. For now, this is a short-term experiment for the duration of the season, with promising initial returns. Webster's fastball was 95 mph, albeit with slightly below average command, but he showed an outstanding changeup, and the ability to get both swings and misses and grounders in a short stint suggests promise, particularly that his appearance came after just three days of rest following his final start of the regular season on Aug. 31. It is worth noting that Webster does have some prior bullpen experience. Indeed, he turned around his 2012 season (in which he had a 7.49 ERA through seven starts) during a two-week, late-May stint in the bullpen in which he allowed one run in eight innings over five appearances (1.13 ERA) while punching out 10, walking four and allowing opponents to collect just four hits in 29 at-bats (.138 average). Webster will make at least one more relief appearance for Pawtucket, but then could be positioned for a callup as soon as next week. -- Anthony Ranaudo was roughed up for four runs on seven hits (six singles and a double) in two-plus innings, retiring just six of the 14 batters he faced. The 23-year-old (who turns 24 next week) did throw strikes in volume, with 42 of his 59 offerings (71.2 percent) finding the strike zone, but he didn't put opposing hitters away once ahead in the count, striking out just one and walking one. Still, it's worth noting that he didn't give up a ton of hard contact, and that his defense hardly helped. Of the six hits permitted by Ranaudo, four were on groundballs and two were infield pop-ups that were not caught, resulting in his pitch count getting run up early. -- Outfielder Bryce Brentz went 2-for-4 with a double and blasted a solo homer to account for Pawtucket's only run. Brentz is the only Red Sox minor leaguer this year to reach 20 homers, having done so in just 89 games, including 18 in 83 games with Pawtucket. -- Outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. went 2-for-4. Interestingly, the game marked the 10th straight in which the famously patient Bradley did not draw a walk, a span in which he's punched out eight times. HIGH-A SALEM RED SOX: 1-0 WIN (10 INNINGS) VS. MYRTLE BEACH (RANGERS); LEAD BEST-OF-FIVE SERIES, 1-0 (BOX) -- The amazing run of right-hander Luis Diaz continued. The 21-year-old turned in eight scoreless innings, allowing five hits, walking none and striking out four while eliciting 13 groundball outs. Over a stretch of more than two months, dating to June 25, he's assembled ridiculous numbers: a 0.88 ERA, with 8.2 strikeouts and just 1.6 walks per nine innings. Diaz could be taken in the Rule 5 draft this winter if the Red Sox do not protect him by adding him to the 40-man roster. His fastball gets into the mid-90s, and he's not afraid to throw it for strikes (nor has he ever been -- yielding just 2.3 walks per nine since his age 18 season in the Dominican Summer League in 2010). He's also shown significant improvements in his slider and changeup from a year ago, though neither pitch is going to be viewed as a plus big league offering. Still, the combination has permitted Diaz to assemble one of the more consistent runs in recent memory in the farm system, thus raising some unexpected questions. It would have been virtually impossible to imagine Diaz being a candidate for protection for Rule 5 protection entering the year, given that he was coming off a 2012 campaign in which he went 3-8 with a 6.01 ERA in Greenville as a 20-year-old. After all, he spent most of the first two months of the year in extended spring training to prove that he belonged back in Greenville following his performance and health struggles in Single-A a year earlier. But given that he's amassed one of the most dominant performances in the minors over the span of nearly half a season, and that, as a strike-thrower, he may be easier to keep on a big league roster than a pitcher whose lack of control yields how walk rates, it's a matter that the Sox might have to consider. It is, of course, difficult to protect a pitcher who is so far from the big leagues, but it's worth noting that the Sox did so after the 2008 season with Felix Doubront, when he spent most of the year in Greenville before three year-ending starts in Lancaster. They also protected Drake Britton after he went 1-13 with a 6.91 ERA while spending all of 2011 in Salem. That said, as left-handers, Doubront and Britton represented the type of player who more frequently profiles as a Rule 5 selection than Diaz. Right-handers in A-ball are rarely selected in the Rule 5 unless they have incredible stuff. Diaz has an impressive fastball, but the secondary offerings aren't necessarily such that he stands out as someone who could remain on a big league roster for a full year at this time. Still, the fact that Diaz has even made the matter a topic of conversation underscores just how impressive his year has been. -- Mookie Betts went 2-for-3 with a walk. After a slow start, in his last 105 games dating to May 5, the 20-year-old is now hitting .350/.438/.555 with 13 homers, 51 extra-base hits and 34 stole bases. Perhaps in an effort to discredit speculation that his Feats are superhuman, Betts did get thrown out attempting to steal a base on Wednesday, just the fifth time this year (in 43 attempts) that he's been thrown out. -- Right-hander Madison Younginer earned the win with two scoreless innings in which he allowed one hit and struck out three. The 22-year-old struck out 11.2 per nine innings this year in his shift from the rotation to the bullpen while generating a lot of grounders, though with 4.7 walks per nine innings. SHORT-SEASON SINGLE-A LOWELL SPINNERS: 5-4 LOSS AT ABERDEEN (ORIOLES) (BOX) -- The season-ending loss eliminated the Spinners from the wild card race. They finished two games behind Jamestown for the last playoff spot in the New York-Penn League. -- Outfielder Manuel Margot went 0-for-3 but with two walks, wrapping up his first season in the States with a .270/.346/.351 line along with 18 steals (in 26 attempts) in 49 games. The 18-year-old had 22 walks and 40 strikeouts for Lowell, an impressive ratio for one of the youngest position players in the league, underscoring that he has not just tremendous across-the-board tools but also a degree of game aptitude and maturity that is uncommon at his age and experience level. -- Second baseman Wendell Rijo likewise wrapped up a year in which he proved uncommonly advanced given his age against older and more experienced competition. The 17-year-old went 1-for-5 with a double, and he collected hits in each of his three games after a season-ending promotion to Lowell, going 5-for-14 with a double and triple. -- Right-hander Myles Smith, the Sox' fourth-round pick in this year's draft, was moved up from the Gulf Coast League to Lowell to make a final start of the season. The 21-year-old struck out three and walked none in 2 2/3 innings, though he gave up two runs (the first he'd given up as a professional) on four hits. In the GCL, Smith -- who runs his fastball into the mid-90s with a wipeout slider -- allowed just one hit in eight scoreless innings. -- Left-hander Corey Littrell, the Sox' fifth-rounder this year, closed out his year with perhaps his best outing, logging 4 1/3 shutout innings while yielding two hits, walking none and punching out five. In his final three outings, Littrell logged 11 1/3 scoreless innings with 12 punchouts and just one walk. In 12 appearances with Lowell, Littrell had a 1.74 ERA with 30 strikeouts, 10 walks and no homers allowed in 31 frames.


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Le , la température a atteint 38,5 degrés Celsius, un des plus élevés jamais enregistrés au Royaume-Uni.

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silvermari & the stick: SLICE!
I made some pesto sauce this week, using some pine nuts I inherited when a friend moved away. All was going fine as I put the nuts and basil into the food processor. Then I realized that the basil was covered in dirt. Whoops!
So I started trying to pull out the leaves. Uh... bad move.
SLICED my middle finger on my right hand. Just a cut, but deep and painful on the tip of the finger. Ugh.
It got blood all over the pine nuts in the food processor. SO I had to dump out everything, wash the basil and start again (there were plenty of nuts left for that at least).
The pesto turned out OK, although I probably needed more basil. We ate it with bowtie pasta and an Italian herb and cheese chicken breast (I had a coupon for some new Kraft seasoning shake-and-bake type thing ... meh).
My finger is still healing. It reopened itself when I was washing Jane's hands, and I've been trying to keep it covered with a band aid BUT it's pretty tough given the location of the cut and the shape of a finger, you know?
Just keeping you posted on my latest injury. Oh me.
UGH! I'm soooo sorry that happened too you! I have done that too many times to admit and I know how bad it hurts. Get well soon.
I figured you'd get a kick out of the story. It's mostly healed now and only hurts if I hit it just right. I feel so dumb about it though because I knew better!


ENOLA – Cumberland Valley's resurgent 2018-19 campaign continued Wednesday as the Lady Eagles held off Bishop McDevitt, 50-43, in the Mid-Penn Conference semifinals at East Pennsboro High School.
The Lady Eagles (19-3), who failed to reach the postseason last year, are now one win away from claiming their first Mid-Penn championship since 2015-16.
The Commonwealth division champions will play Capital division kingpin Trinity (21-2) on Friday at Milton Hershey School. Tipoff is 6 p.m.
Cumberland Valley led 24-20 at the break and then opened the third quarter on a 9-2 run to storm ahead 33-22 – the biggest lead of the game by either side. Kennedy Kuffa (team-high 16 points) and Abbie Miller (eight points) combined for all nine points during that stretch.
Bishop McDevitt (19-3) scored two quick baskets but Kylie Holcomb (eight points) countered with a buzzer-beater 3-pointer to put the Lady Eagles back ahead by ten to start the fourth quarter.
The Keystone division champion Lady Crusaders, who were 0-for-5 from long range in the third quarter, came out firing with a 12-2 run to start the fourth period.
Olivia Fasick's second of three, fourth-quarter triples tied the game at 38. Fasick (four 3s) scored 12 of her game-high 17 points in the final period.
Cumberland Valley countered with a pair of 3s from Kuffa and Julie Jekot (seven points) to go ahead 44-40. Fasick's triple trimmed the deficit to one, but Cumberland Valley held the Lady Crusaders scoreless the rest of the way and hit six consecutive foul shots to close the game out.
Trinity 58, Greencastle-Antrim 35: In a semifinal battle between the Capital and Colonial division champs, Trinity engaged its noticeable length, and sharpshooter Braylee Fetterolf, at Mechanicsburg Area High School. The Blue Devils could do little to combat both intangibles. Fetterolf and forward Kassidy Ingram each scored 12 points and the Shamrocks defeated the Blue Devils. Fetterolf canned four of Trinity's seven treys, and center Sunshine McCrae chipped in 10 points and helped the Shamrocks (21-2) control the interior throughout. Trinity led 19-10 after eight minutes and closed the first half on an 11-4 run. Two triples by Fetterolf late in the third had the Rocks up 42-26. The Devils (14-7), paced by Madison Sweitzer's 10 points, also got seven points apiece by McKenna Rakaczewski and Sayge Wilhide. Trinity point Jaylin Moore had eight points. The Shamrocks will meet Commonwealth Division champ Cumberland Valley in Friday's 6 p.m. MPC final at Milton Hershey's Spartan Center.


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#Commentary of Ekaterina Martyanova on criminal situation in Ukraine
Two cases of shooting in one day in Kiev, policemen got busted for systemic bribery in Lvov and a child and his grandmother were injured in Kharkov as a result of the detonation of an explosive device on a street. This is a brief overview of the incidents happened in Ukraine in one day, January 29, 2018. Against the backdrop of this news, the Chief of the National Police Knyazev declares the fall of crime rate and unprecedented success in fighting it.
The Prosecutor General Lutsenko, who claims that "the number of crimes has decreased sharply in Ukraine, as well as crime detection rate has increased" ever since he assumed office, remains on the track with Knyazev. Moreover, according to his data, the number of murders is reduced by 10-15% annually from the beginning of the 'ATO' in Ukraine. The reason for that is paradoxical – criminals are afraid to stumble upon resistance because of the large number of weapons.
There is news next to the statement of Lutsenko in a news feed that the members of criminal group, the former participants of the 'ATO', will be judged in Chernovtsy. And if you scroll the news feed a little lower, it turns out that they have weapons not to protect themselves, but to protect consignment of drugs.
However, there is no unity in the assessments of the influence of the 'ATO' on the criminal situation inside the Ukrainian politicum. For example, the VR Committee on Public Health holds conferences on psychiatric assistance to the 'ATO' veterans, who, according to doctors, are prone to suicide, violence and crime.
To back this up, we will present statistics for 2015 – 2017. So, there were 565.18 thousand criminal offences recorded in 2015. This figure was 592.61 thousand in 2016 and 490.28 thousand for 11 months of 2017. However, if we compare the number of cases in relation to illicit trafficking in arms, bribery or appropriation of property using official status, we can see a rise in these figures.
Some experts explain the current statistics as substitution. Thus, according to the Deputy Prosecutor-General Alexey Baganets, "the police and the Prosecutor's Office, in order to show any positive movement, may not register messages in a single register of pre-trial investigations or register under other types of offences to reduce the number of serious offences". For example, murders can be classified as suicides.
A former official notes that if the figures cited by Avakov were real, first of all, high-profile murder cases would be solved. As a result, even such a high-profile case as the recent murder of Nozdrovskaya is likely to remain unsolved or someone else will be held responsible for this crime by a trumped-up accusation.
Besides that, the murders on "Maidan" are still not solved and responsible for in the tragedy in Odessa on May 2, 2014 were never found. These cases are under scrutiny of the international community, but only under scrutiny, without any consequences. The UN periodically recalls unsatisfactory action to investigate high-profile cases in its reports on the situation of human rights in Ukraine.
No matter how many police officers and officials say that everything is fine in Ukraine, that (if the law enforcement agencies of Ukraine submit truthful statistics) almost fifteen hundred crimes a day is okay, you cannot agree with this.
Ekaterina Martyanova, the DPR People's Council deputy
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Main provisions on public authorities and other state bodies determined
Parliamentarians establish additional social guarantees for separate category of health workers in specialized tuberculosis treatment facilities
Vladimir Bidyovka: Exemption from payment of state duty for admission to Russian citizenship opens up new opportunities for Republic


Please pray for us as we re arrange our ministries these next few weeks and hopefully have things in place by June 1st!
Teen Camp for 6th-12th grades will be May 29th-June 2nd. Check in is Monday at 5:30pm, check out is Friday at 8am. Please go the Upcoming Events tab to print off an application.
The food pantry provides boxes of food to people and families in need. For assistance from the food pantry please contact: Bobby Whisman at (276)783-7334, Luther Sullins at (276)783-9046, or Steve Carter at (276)698-7745.
Freedom House is presently in transition to total youth outreach along with continued assistance to homeless families. (276)783-7511.
E-Camp will be June 12th- July 21st. There will be no Ecamp the whole week of July 4th. This is a program for grades K- 8th grades. Please go to the Upcoming Events tab for a link to the online registration form. A separate form MUST be filled out for each child attending.


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George Taylor
How Graham Potter became a Brighton great
Just over three years ago, Brighton and Hove Albion found itself in one of its darkest periods to date. Supporters appeared to be uninspired, victories appeared to be unobtainable, and the performances appeared to be nothing short of abysmal. In the end, something had to give for the Seagulls.
After an underwhelming 2018/19 league campaign, in which the Seagulls scraped survival with a disappointing tally of 36 points, the Brighton board made the difficult decision to axe manager Chris Houghton. The former Ireland international had enjoyed great success in his stint on the south coast, having guided the Seagulls to the promised land of the Premier League for the first time, as well as earning the Albion a spot in the semi-final of the FA cup. However, the latter stages of Houghton's stint made it evident that Brighton's dream of becoming an established Premier League outfit would not materialise. Understandably, there was an extent of disappointment when the decision was made to axe Houghton, with some supporters of the Seagulls sentimental about the man who guided their side out of the second tier. However, the departure of Houghton would mark the start of a sensational future for the Seagulls.
Three years after Albion axed Houghton, the club secured its highest ever league finish. The Seagulls soared towards a first ever top half finish in the top- flight, allowing the Seagulls to make a seismic step towards achieving their dream of being an established Premier League outfit. Whilst the talent produced by the south coast side in the past three years has undoubtedly played a strong role, a vast majority of supporters will agree that the Albion's answer to its recent achievements is Houghton's successor, Graham Potter. The 47-year-old has enjoyed great success since departing Swansea for the south coast in 2019, bringing Brighton's long-term dreams back to life with his exceptional style of management after what had been an abysmal period for the Albion.
But how has Graham Potter established himself as such a respected figure during his ongoing stint with the Seagulls? In this article, the story of Potter's success on the south coast will be explored, allowing an understanding of how Potter has earnt his plaudits during his time in the Premier League.
2019/20: First season on the south coast
Before the 2019/20 campaign commenced, it was crucial that Graham Potter strengthened his side with signings capable of securing safety for another season. Therefore, it was no surprise to supporters of the Seagulls when Potter brought in a number of new additions ahead of Albion's opening day clash with Watford. Among these signings were two new forwards in the form of Neal Maupay and Leandro Trossard, in addition to Adam Webster, a centre back from Bristol City who signed on in the summer of 2019 for a then club record fee of £20 million. Thankfully for Brighton supporters, Potter's additions proved to be an instant success, with the Albion easing past Watford in a three-goal victory.
However, the Albion's opening day demolition of Watford was not a precursor to a strong run of form for Potter's side. Instead, the Seagulls would fail to win a league game for another two months, a run of form which saw them humiliated at the Etihad by Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in a four-goal defeat. However, the Albion would soon avenge themselves for their barren run of form with three league victories in the space of a month, defeating Tottenham, Everton, and Norwich in a superb month for the Seagulls.
A month later, the Albion recorded a first ever victory at the Emirates, with summer signings Adam Webster and Neal Maupay assisting Graham Potter in sinking the Gunners as he did with former side Östersunds at the Emirates a year prior. Unfortunately for the Albion, victory away to Arsenal would be their last victory away from home pre- pandemic. The Seagulls slipped towards the relegation places between December and March, providing great uncertainty for the future of Brighton's Premier League status. Alongside this, the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic meant that Brighton would have to play their last few games of the season behind closed doors, meaning that their fight for safety would have to be completed without the Amex faithful.
However, amidst such uncertainty, Graham Potter failed to be phased. Instead, the Solihull born manager would guide his side to safety with three crucial victories, the first of which being a 2-1 victory over eventual FA cup winners Arsenal in a match which saw the Seagulls secure a first ever Premier League double over the Gunners. At the end of a prolonged season hampered by the pandemic, the Seagulls would secure a highest ever points tally in the Premier League, in turn equalling their highest ever league finish as secured two years prior. Despite a tricky period, Potter had evidently proved himself. The Englishman had been successful in securing the Seagull's Premier League status for another season, a feat which did not go unrecognised on the south coast. However, Potter's project had only just begun.
2020/21: The Potter Project in motion
As with the season prior, Graham Potter ensured that he made a number of signings to strengthen his squad, an important factor given that Brighton would have to play a vast majority of the season without the Amex faithful. Among these signings was a Premier League and Champions League winner in the form of Adam Lallana, in addition to former Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck, both of whom signed on for the Seagulls on a free transfer. Despite the number of new additions, Brighton did not enjoy the strongest of starts to the new season. The Seagulls won just two of their opening ten league fixtures, with the threat of relegation looming large once again for the Albion.
However, Potter would once again fail to be phased. Despite Brighton's bad luck, it was evident that Graham was turning the Seagulls into a side which could be successful against the Premier League's elite. In the early months of 2021, the Seagulls would defeat both Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool and Jose Mourinho's Tottenham within the space of a week, a run of form which saw them climb ten points above the relegation zone having been far closer to it earlier on in the season. As the season progressed, the Seagulls would continue to climb away from the relegation zone, completing a successful campaign with a 3-2 victory at home to 2020/21 champions Manchester City in front of a limited attendance at the Amex.
Whilst Brighton did end the season with the same number of points as the previous campaign, Graham Potter's project appeared stronger than ever. Brighton ended the 2020/21 campaign with their highest goal difference in the Premier League thus far, in addition to achieving both a first victory at Anfield since 1984 and a first ever point at Stamford Bridge. Whilst wins were, on occasion, hard to come by, Graham Potter was evidently beginning to build a Brighton side which could compete for something far greater than survival.
2021/22: Potter earns his plaudits
With fans returning in full capacity at the Amex, there was a great buzz amongst Brighton supporters for the upcoming campaign. However, there was business to be completed for Graham Potter ahead of his side's opening day clash with Burnley. Potter ensured that his side would be strengthened ahead of the 2021/22 season, signing crucial figures such as Marc Cucurella from Getafe and Enock Mwepu from RB Salzburg, the latter of which signed for a club record fee. As with his first season on the south coast, it appeared Potter's signings would provide an instant improvement to the side.
The Seagulls enjoyed their best ever start to a Premier League campaign, winning four out of their opening five league fixtures in a run of form which saw Potter's side climb into the Premier League's top four. However, it was not long before Brighton were once again haunted by a barren run of form. The Seagulls would find themselves failing to win a league match for three months, a run of form which saw them drop from 4th to 13th in a frustrating period for Potter's side. Despite this, Graham stuck to his guns once again, with his side going on to win twice in the space of a week with victories over Brentford and Everton. As the season progressed, Potter's goal of guiding Brighton to a stronger finish than the previous campaign began to materialise.
The Albion would win five out of their final eight matches in the 2021/22 league campaign, a period which saw them defeat Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United within the space of less than a month. In their final match of the campaign, The Seagulls would secure their highest ever league finish with a 3-1 victory at home to West Ham United, ending the campaign in 9th place with an impressive 51 points. In addition to this, the Albion had bettered their Premier League goal difference record as set in the previous campaign, one of many factors highlighting the progress made under Potter.
Three months on from Brighton's best ever league finish, the Seagulls look set for yet another record-breaking campaign. Despite the departure of key figures such as Yves Bissouma and Marc Cucurella in the summer, there is a strong sense that Graham Potter's side will only continue to improve under his leadership. Understandably, Graham Potter has attracted great attention from supporters of other Premiership sides. His ability to change the fortune of a Brighton side once destined for the drop is a feat worth noting for anyone within the game. Thankfully for Brighton supporters though, Potter is still their man. If they are able to keep him, there will be no limits to what the Albion can achieve.


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A Copa América de Futsal de 2011 foi a 10ª edição do troféu sob a chancela da FIFA. Todos os jogos foram disputados na cidade de Ministro Rivadavia, Argentina. A competição foi realizada de 11 a 17 de setembro de 2011.

O Brasil sagrou-se campeão batendo a Argentina na final por 5 a 1, conquistando o seu 9º título. O Paraguai ficou em terceiro lugar e a Colômbia em quarto.

Regulamento
As nove equipes participantes foram divididas em dois grupos. O Grupo A de 4 equipes (Argentina, Brasil, Peru e Chile) e o Grupo B de 5 equipes (Uruguai, Paraguai, Colômbia, Bolívia e Venezuela). O critério para a formação dos grupos, foi baseado na classificação final da Copa América de Futsal de 2008 ocorrida no Uruguai.

Fase de grupos
Cada grupo jogará no sistema todos contra todos, classificando as duas seleções melhores colocadas de cada grupo para as semifinais.
Em caso de empate na pontuação para a classificação para as semifinais, foram aplicados os seguintes critérios de desempate:
1º Saldo de gols;
2º Maior número de gols marcados;
3º Confronto direto;
4º Sorteio.

Semifinais
Nas semifinais se enfrentaram:
 O primeiro do Grupo A contra o segundo do Grupo B;
 O segundo do Grupo A contra o primeiro do Grupo B.

Final
Na etapa final se enfrentaram:

Para a disputa do terceiro lugar, os perdedores das duas semifinais e para a grande final, os vencedores das duas semifinais.

Em caso de empate no tempo regulamentar, em qualquer um dos jogos da final, a definição seria tomada de acordo com as regras de jogo da FIFA (prorrogação e penalidades) e de acordo com as disposições do seção 6.5 e 6.6 do Regulamento Geral da Conmebol para estas competições.

Sede

A princípio a competição seria disputada no Complexo Desportivo em Hurlingham, uma cidade perto de Buenos Aires, com uma arena de capacidade para 1.500 espectadores. Mas após alguns dias, o Comitê Organizador da Copa América de Futsal Argentina 2011 resolveu mudar o local aonde se realizaria todas as partidas do torneio. Então o novo local escolhido foi o Polideportivo de Almirante Brown, localizado na cidade de Ministro Rivadavia, na província de Buenos Aires, a 30 km do distrito da capital da Argentina.

Transmissão de TV
Todos os jogos da competição foram transmitidos pela TV, para todo o continente, pela Fox Sports, ao vivo ou gravado.

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Semifinais

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Final

Premiação

Ranking final

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Day in the Life of a Computer Programmer
Melissa Sartore
A medievalist by training, Melissa Sartore, Ph.D., teaches history, publishes on outlawry in medieval England, and writes for several online outlets, notably Ranker.com. She also provides her own sarcastic take on historical events and popular cultur...
A day in the life of a computer programmer includes writing and testing code for software and websites. This guide explores the day-to-day work of a computer programmer.
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Computer programmers create, modify, and test code with software and application design teams. These professionals collaborate with colleagues to create new products or modify existing platforms. Computer programmers also manage operating systems and troubleshoot problems.
These workers typically possess mathematics, coding, and critical thinking skills. Day-to-day duties for computer programmers include undertaking creative projects and participating in innovative software design and development efforts.
The importance of computer programming in the contemporary world continues to grow. Read on to find out what that means for a day in the life of a computer programmer.
What Is a Computer Programmer?
Computer programmers are vital to companies or organizations across many industries as workers who solve problems and think critically. These professionals write, test, and update code to develop software, applications, games, and other technologies.
Computer programmers have many of the same duties as software developers, with expertise in programming languages like Java and Python. They also have vast knowledge and understanding of programming algorithms and libraries.
The importance of computer programming in education and the workforce has been recognized by groups like the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, universities, and tech CEOs like Apple's Tim Cook. The path to becoming a computer programmer may include a degree or certificate, but bootcamps and self-study can build relevant skills, as well.
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What Does a Computer Programmer Do?
Computer programmers bring ideas to fruition by writing code, scripts, and programs for mobile and desktop platforms. They coordinate with software designers, web developers, and fellow information technology professionals to develop computer games, write logic directions for appliances, and create translations for machines and applications to carry out human instructions.
Computer programmers may work independently, with teams, or both. They typically enjoy finding solutions to software design and development challenges. Computer programmers must remain conscientious, detail-oriented, and open to new ideas.
Computer programmers ensure the functionality of computer code and scripts by testing software, troubleshooting system errors, analyzing algorithms, and providing technical support. The following list provides more information about key job responsibilities for computer programmers.
Writing Code, Scripts, And Programs: Computer programmers use programming and scripting languages like Java, Python, Ruby, and JavaScript to write code. They apply program designs, use models, and integrate algorithms to ensure software runs properly and efficiently.
Testing Code, Scripts, And Programs: To test code, scripts, and programs, computer programmers check for simple text, review code, and run programs for functionality purposes. Testing also involves working with fellow programmers to determine coding solutions.
Updating Applications: Updating and adding to programs includes altering and building new code while making sure the changes work properly.
Analyzing Efficiency: Efficient code improves collaboration and keeps memory issues from arising. Along with functional code, computer programmers ensure that their work is clean and effective.
Collaborating: Computer programmers work with developers and designers to determine the overall goal, look, and function of a program. Collaboration requires written and verbal communication in meetings and brainstorming sessions throughout the development process.
The Day to Day for a Computer Programmer
Computer programmers spend much of their days behind computers writing code, scripts, and programs. Their code may apply to new software or existing applications. Computer programmers make changes to code and scripts, find solutions, and provide technical support. Common computer programming languages include Python, Java, and C+.
Many computer programmers are self-employed. Others work in office settings at computer systems design companies, financial and insurance institutions, manufacturing businesses, and software publishing firms. Computer programmers may work remotely or participate in face-to-face activities but generally spend 40 hours a week on the job.
Computer programmers work closely with software and application designers, developers, and engineers. They meet with colleagues throughout a typical workday and may present their work to stakeholders to demonstrate progress.
Some duties for computer programmers may be redundant, and others can present frustrating problems. Computer programmers are problem-solvers who create and update programs for software developers and engineers. They must remain dedicated to presenting products that meet users' needs and goals.
Where Do Computer Programmers Work?
The states with the highest employment levels for computer programmers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), are California, Texas, and New York. California's employment levels align with data about top metropolitan cities for computer programmers. San Jose, San Francisco, and San Diego are among the top six metropolitan areas for the profession in the country.
Metropolitan areas offer the highest levels of employment for computer programmers, largely driven by the strong presence of technology companies in major cities. The California Bay Area provides the most jobs for technology workers in the U.S.
Cost of living considerations can greatly influence where computer programmers look for jobs. Major metropolitan areas like the California Bay Area are some of the most costly places in the country to live. New York and California rank among the top three most expensive states in the country.
BLS reporting also indicates that the top non-metropolitan areas for computer programmers are Alaska, Montana, and Texas. Because the highest-paying industries for computer programmers are petroleum and coal product manufacturers and chemical manufacturers, this could make a non-urban setting more appealing to individuals in the role.
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Professional Spotlight: Sunil Kowlgi
Why did you decide to pursue computer programming?
I was introduced to computer programming in a class in sixth grade in the 1990s. The class was based on the Logo programming language, in which you write commands to draw things on a computer screen. I loved programming in Logo as I could create any shape or figure from my imagination.
For the final project, I created an alien robot, and although the teacher only asked for the program, I also submitted a short story on the alien robot. The teacher gave me a good score on the computer program and gave me bonus points for the story. From that initial experience, it stuck with me that programming was a fun activity and a cool way to express your imagination.
I later took programming classes in high school and college, but I wasn't yet thinking of a career in computer programming. It was during a project in my senior year of college that I realized I enjoyed programming and was good at it. This project was different in that it was entirely self-directed — I came up with the project proposal and wrote 1,000-1,500 lines of code by myself, and the project worked pretty well. The project was to emulate a software protocol called CAN, which is used for inter-device communication in automobiles.
For example, your car will sound an alarm when a door is open because a sensor in the door sends a CAN message to the car computer. After the project, I was sure that I wanted to have a programming job, and that's what I've done ever since.
What are the biggest challenges you have faced working in computer programming?
The biggest challenges I've encountered are related to complex code bases that are co-written by many software programmers. An example of a complex code base would be software code for the Chrome browser, which goes into the hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of lines of code.
When working on complex software, you rarely ever write code from scratch. Even when a company decides to make a brand new product, you start by reusing existing software code and modifying the code to meet product requirements. To modify code, you first need to comprehend it.
There are two challenges when it comes to comprehending an existing code base. The first challenge is that people writing software are focused on making the product work while making the code comprehensible is usually an afterthought.
But as time goes by and the software gets reused by others not familiar with the code, the comprehensibility of code starts to matter. If code is hard to understand, software programmers new to the code might end up introducing bugs. This failure to properly understand code before reusing it is one of the most common reasons for software bugs.
When working with a complex code base, you need documentation that describes the code architecture and how the code works. A challenge in most cases is the documentation is either stale, as it hasn't been updated as the software code is updated, or doesn't have all the information. When you don't have good documentation, it slows down your ability to understand and use the code correctly.
What are the most rewarding aspects?
When I see my software products help someone be successful in whatever they do, that is the most rewarding feeling. Users are making videos using my software for teaching others about cryptocurrency, the Spanish language, and math problem-solving skills, among others, and these videos have reached tens of thousands of their subscribers. It feels awesome to help users deliver great video content to their audience.
Was it challenging to find a job in the field?
When I graduated from college in the 2000s, there were plenty of software jobs available, and that is still the case even today. But it was a bit of a challenge to find jobs in a particular niche that I preferred, which had to do with writing device driver software (software that interfaces with electronics hardware).
I was lucky to come across an ad for a company called Kyocera Wireless that had openings for mobile phone software development and landed a job there.
"When I see my software products help someone be successful in whatever they do, that is the most rewarding feeling."
What did your career trajectory look like after earning your degree?
My first software job was at Kyocera Wireless as an entry-level software programmer, where I wrote software in C for mobile phones. This was a time before the iPhone came into the market. I worked there for two years and then took a break to get a master's in computer engineering at the University of Texas at Austin.
After my master's, I worked seven years as a software programmer at National Instruments in Austin. There, I worked on device driver software in C++ for microprocessors and circuit boards. The best part of working at National Instruments was being in the company of really smart programmers, from whom I learned a lot. That environment helped me develop the skills and confidence to do more ambitious things, like building a software startup.
For the last four years, I've been working on startup projects in the video space. I built Android apps, web apps, and server software in Java and Javascript. Today, I have a software product called Outklip that is used by more than 2,000 people (and growing) to make tutorials, demos, and gameplay videos for YouTube.
How do you organize, plan and prioritize your work?
Coding is a lot like playing a game. You do some amount of planning upfront, then write some code and see the results. Then plan some more, write more code, and so on. It's a gradual process where you have to complete a level to get to the next level, and there are no cheat codes. You must develop code in steps, or it won't end up working right.
Before writing any code, I work things out on paper or a whiteboard. Writing things down helps clarify my thinking. It's on paper where I come up with an outline of what I want to accomplish.
I draw diagrams to represent data, code execution sequences, and code architecture. Once I have figured out how I'm going to tackle a problem, I start coding the easiest parts first. I write the bare minimum code to generate a tangible result — like a basic webpage that I can see and interact with — and then I repeat cycles of plan and code through to completion.
Advice for newcomers to the profession?
Programming is a skill you learn by doing. Work on projects. They're the best way to learn. Textbooks are helpful after you've done some coding already; they're best for refining your understanding and improving your knowledge about programming.
To improve your skills, look for examples of code online, tweak them, and run to see results. Keep modifying code till you get the results you want. If you repeat this cycle of starting with examples and ending up with something cool, you're on your way to becoming a very effective programmer.
Sunil Kowlgi is a startup founder and computer programmer with 13 years of software industry experience. He works in the video space and built Klip, which helps people make quick, polished video tutorials and demos for YouTube. Before Klip, Kowlgi worked for seven years as a software developer for National Instruments, a large technology company based in Austin, Texas.
He has worked on different kinds of software — including system software, web development, mobile app development, and networking — in various programming languages. Kowlgi holds a master's in computer engineering from UT Austin and a bachelor's in electrical engineering.
FAQ About the Day to Day of Computer Programming
What is the job description of a computer programmer?
Computer programmers write, test, and correct computer code, scripts, and programs. They update programs, troubleshoot software issues, and collaborate with designers and developers to maximize user experience. Computer programmers also optimize software efficiency.
How many hours does a computer programmer work a day?
Computer programmers typically work eight-hour days in office settings. Self-employed programmers may work fewer hours or more and have the flexibility to choose their hours.
What are the top responsibilities a computer programmer has?
The top responsibilities of computer programmers include writing and testing code, updating software, and finding solutions to issues with computer programs.
Is computer programming stressful?
Computer programming is not stressful in most contexts. Looming deadlines and identifying solutions to complex problems may be especially challenging, leading to job-related stress.


This map of a portion of the surface of Saturn's moon Titan shows predictions for the areas that will be covered by selected combinations of images anticipated from the camera on the Huygens probe as it descends through Titan's atmosphere on Jan. 14, 2005. The map is made from data acquired by the visual and infrared mapping spectrometer aboard the Cassini orbiter during the orbiter's flyby of Titan in October 2004. Cassini released the Huygens probe in December 2004.
The octagons indicate anticipated fields of view of panoramic mosaics of images taken by Huygens' descent imager and spectral radiometer instrument as the probe reaches certain altitudes during its descent. This map shows the footprints for mosaics to be assembled from 36 individual images at each altitude, with the field of view cut off at 75 degrees from straight down although the actual images will extend all the way to the hazy horizon. Each mosaic made this way will be about 1,300 by 1,300 pixels.
The largest octagon (in red) is about 1,120 kilometers (696 miles) across and represents the field of view for the mosaic of images taken at an altitude of 150 kilometers (93 miles). From that height, individual pixels in the center of the image will be about 150 meters (492 feet) across, though haze between the ground and the camera at that height will likely degrade the resolution in those images. The progressively smaller octagons are the anticipated fields of view from altitudes of 90 kilometers (60 miles), 50 kilometers (30 miles) and 30 kilometers (19 miles). In all, the camera is expected to acquire panoramic mosaics at a total of 20 different altitudes from 150 kilometers (93 miles) down to about 3 kilometers (2 miles). The pixel size in the mosaic from 3 kilometers high will be about 3 meters (10 feet) across. In addition, the camera is expected to obtain individual images down to an altitude of about 200 meters (656 feet) with pixel size as small as 20 centimeters (8 inches).
The location of the anticipated landing site is based on modeling of Titan's winds, and the actual landing site will be different if the actual winds experienced by Huygens during descent differ from this model.
The Cassini-Huygens mission is a cooperative project of NASA, the European Space Agency and the Italian Space Agency. The Jet Propulsion Laboratory, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, manages the Cassini-Huygens mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington. The Cassini orbiter and its two onboard cameras were designed, developed and assembled at JPL. The visible and infrared mapping spectrometer team is based at the University of Arizona, Tucson.
For more information about the Cassini-Huygens mission visit, http://saturn.jpl.nasa.gov. For more information about the visualand infrared mapping spectrometer visit http://wwwvims.lpl.arizona.edu/.


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PC Gamer UK January issue: Atlas
By PC Gamer 14 December 2018
Also: Game of the Year Awards, Baldur's Gate's birthday, Resident Evil 2, Hitman 2 and more!
The year is almost over so it must be time for our Game of the Year awards. After lots of deliberation, spreadsheets, gushing and proselytising, we've put together our list of the very best games that came out in 2018, along with some personal faves.
We also sent Pip out into the ocean to look at Atlas, the pirate MMO from the makers of Ark: Survival Evolved. It's a huge nautical sandbox that can be shared by thousands of players, fighting in naval battles, conquering and ruling islands and, like Ark, getting chased by giant monsters.
It's been 20 years since Baldur's Gate came out, cramming the Forgotten Realms into our PCs, so Paul Dean, Rick Lane, Richard Cobbett and Andy Kelly get a bit nostalgic, writing about their love for the epic isometric romp.
Previews this month include Civilization 6: Gathering Storm, Resident Evil 2, Tropico 6 and more. As for reviews, we've got Hitman 2, RimeWorld, Fallout 76, Darksiders 3 just to name a few. This month's free gifts are a copy of Cook, Serve, Delicious and a 2019 calendar featuring the best gaming levels.
Issue 326 is on shelves now and available on all your digital devices from Google Play, the App Store and Zinio. You can also order direct from My Favourite Magazines or purchase a subscription to save yourself some cash, receive monthly deliveries and marvel at our exclusive subscriber covers. This month's has some kick to it:
The PC Gamer Game of the Year Awards 2018.
Pip tells us about Atlas.
Everyone gets nostalgic about Baldur's Gate.
Civilization 6: Gathering Storm, Tropico 6 and Resident Evil 2 and more previewed.
Hitman 2, Fallout 76, Darksiders 3 and more get the review treatment.
Hardware buyer's guide.
Our gaming mouse group test.
The best cheap gaming keyboards in 2021
Budget gaming PC build guide
The best wireless gaming headset in 2021
The best CPU for gaming in 2021
Best AMD motherboards in 2021


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Word Wednesday: 'Feed' – 2 Books Reviewed
Books Columns Reviews Word Wednesday
January 24, 2018 March 29, 2018 Robin Brooks0
This week's word is "Feed"
Something a little different for Word Wednesday today, a column that usually features bright bold non-fiction books. Today I have two fiction books, based on the same premise, with almost exactly the same titles. Books that were written almost twenty years apart; Feed by M. T. Anderson and The Feed by Nick Clarke Windo.
Nick Clark Windo's, The Feed, is his debut novel and is published in the UK, on January 25th, 2018. It's set after an apocalypse. M. T. Anderson's Feed is aimed at a Young Adult audience. Nick Clark Windo's is a little more brutal, and probably better suited for older readers.
What is the central premise of the books?
The premise of both books centers around the "feed". In both cases, this is Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google, and Amazon, all rolled into one and given steroids. Then hard-wired into our brains. The Feed is not something you access through devices, it's something that becomes part of you.
Both books then, examine the damage caused by instant access to information, opinion, friends' thoughts, and, of course, shopping. Both books are an examination of the pitfalls of too much time spent watching your feed rather than living in the present. If you like Black Mirror, you'll love both of these books.
As somebody who creates content on the internet for people to consume, with children who would love to do the same; children who would love to be on their devices far longer than I let them, the books make for sobering reading. The ready access to information, a source of so much good, is turned on its head. Skills and knowledge are forgotten. There's no need to learn anything. Everything can be placed directly into your brain at the moment you need it. The concept of dumbing down is central to both novels. In M. T. Anderson's Feed, it seems all the more remarkable because he wrote it when social media feeds were in their infancy.
The power of advertising.
"But the braggest thing about the feed, the thing that made it really big is that it knows everything that you want and hope for, sometimes before you even know what those things are… Everything we think and feel is taken in by the corporations… and they make a special profile that's keyed just for you… all you have to do is want something and there's a chance it will be yours."
From M.T. Anderson's Feed
Both books share a vision of "the feed" and its relationship to advertising. This Faustian pact we've clicked through without reading: that means we read stuff for free, in exchange for being bombarded with advertisements. Our implicit agreement that data can be collected about our preferences and purchasing habits.
In recent weeks, Facebook has changed its rules, making it harder for small concerns to get their pages seen without paying Facebook more money. This week, YouTube has changed its policy in a way that will hurt small creators. It would seem that bigger, more homogenous meat, makes better money when fed into the social media grinder.
The books take up the "race to the bottom" side-effect of large corporations controlling our media consumption. In both worlds, the feed advertises directly to its users' brains. Being "on trend" becomes everything, with an endless cycle of "See, Buy, Be seen wearing." In the future, Anderson and Windo predict, consumption will be everything. But which is the consumer? And to what does the title "Feed" correlate? The flow of consumerist information, or the people who access it?
"It's all streamlining our personalities so we're easier to sell to… They try to figure out who you are, and to make you conform to one of their types for easy marketing. It's like a spiral: They keep making everything more basic so it will appeal to everyone. And gradually everyone gets used to everything being basic, so we get less and less varied as people, more simple. And it goes on and on."
From M.T. Anderson's Feed.
What is The Feed about?
In Nick Clarke Windo's book, civilization has fallen. We follow the post-apocalypse lives of Tom and Kate, and their daughter Bea. Bea was conceived before the fall but born afterward. We know that Tom's family was instrumental in the setting up and running of the feed.
After a brief prologue, the novel opens 6 years after the fall. We see a fledgling community trying to rise from the ashes. When violence shatters the community, Tom and Kate are propelled on a voyage that will test everything they know about themselves and the world they live in. Their journey will lead them to discover why their technologically advanced world collapsed with such finality.
Why read The Feed by Nick Clarke Windo?
If you're a fan of post-apocalypse fiction, this is definitely a book for you. The rendering of the world, post-fall, is particularly fine. There are pockets of civilization that eke out an existence using barely-remembered skills. Like all modern "end of days" novels there is a great deal of brutality, but Windo portrays this with subtlety. The novel's violence is never gratuitous.
There are two particularly interesting elements to Windo's construction of his feed. The first is the difficulty of remembering knowledge. Not just recall, but the physiological impact of having a hard-wired artificial memory system go down. In The Feed, trying to remember the past is painful and dangerous.
More interestingly, and the novel's central mystery, is how did the fall occur? We know it started with the assassination of the US President, but what happened after that? If there was a coordinated attack, where did it come from and what did the assailants hope to achieve? The mystery is intriguing, and the reveal lives up to the expectations built up during the story.
I enjoyed The Fall. It is mostly a gentle apocalypse, reminiscent of Station Eleven, but it is not without its brutality. Sections of this novel are not for the faint of heart. There is a strong sense that civilization is teetering on the edge of total extinction. The Feed is an examination of our relationship with technology and over-reliance upon it. The narrative contains a neat switch, which turns the novel on its head. This gives The Feed a further dimension, taking the reader in an unexpected direction.
Overall, Nick Clark Windo's The Feed is a fine addition to the post-apocalyptic cannon. I look forward to seeing what he comes up with next.
What is Feed about?
M.T. Anderson's novel has been around much longer than The Feed and has already stood the test of time. Eerily prescient, it is still as relevant today, maybe more so, than it was when it was first written.
It features a group of teenagers in a future America, each with embedded feed implants. It examines the nature of teen relationships, with one another, through their technology, and their relationship and reliance on that technology, for (among other things) information, commerce, and self-esteem.
At the center of the story are Titus and Violet. Violet is different from Titus's other friends and he finds himself irresistibly drawn to her. What follows is something of a Romeo and Juliet for the connected generation.
Why read Feed?
On the face of it, the plot of Feed is slight. Instead, it's a novel of concepts, ideas, and social commentary. I think it deserves to become a YA modern classic. Indeed, it could probably already be classed as one. I can't really do justice to the complex relationship of Titus and Violet. It's embedded in the DNA of the story; to say too much would give away the plot of the novel.
Feed acts as a warning to the pitfalls of social media. The world constructed by Anderson is not so far removed from ours. The events of the book are frighteningly plausible. Yet this is not a clarion call to Luddites. The book highlights many of the impressive and useful qualities of a connected world. Anderson is merely alerting us to the possibility that there may a cost to be paid for this constant flow of information.
It's difficult for me to praise Feed highly enough. It's thought-provoking Young Adult science fiction of the highest order. It is written in a future pseudo-dialect, which I know some people don't enjoy, but this is very low key, and well worth pushing beyond. If you do, you'll find a novel written in the past, about the future, that resonates deeply with the present.
This was my first M.T. Anderson novel, but it surely won't be my last. Fortunately, he has a brand new novel Landscape With Invisible Hand that hit the shops last year in the U.S. and arrives in the UK next month.
Disclaimer: I received a review copy of The Feed. My copy of Feed was hand delivered by a jolly fellow with a white beard and a red suit.
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WASHINGTON CITY — It was like a reunion of three old friends, with some fierce competition mixed in as well.
Philip Wasden, 78, of Lehi has participated in the 3-point shoot competition of the Senior Games for eight years. On Monday at the Washington City Community Center, He, Bob McCoid, 77, of Pennsylvania and Duane Shaw, 76, of Kansas City, Kansas, competed against each other again as they have for years.
"These guys are always competing with each other and have become great friends in the competition," said Wasden's sister, Marlene Wasden-Cupit.
She, as well as other family members came from Texas and other areas of the country to support Wasden.
All three men supported each other with cheers and congratulations after they competed. Wasden, who didn't make it into the final round of the competition, said he has always enjoyed the games.
Wasden said he was a late bloomer to shooting basketball hoops. When he was in college he played intramural and church ball.
The competition consisted of each competitor shooting 25 free throws, plus six three-point shots from various places on the court.
McCoid was the gold medal winner of the 75-plus age group with a score of 39, Perry Olsen, from Utah, followed with the silver with a score of 36, and Shaw took bronze with a score of 35.
McCoid and Shaw both said they have competed in the competition for 13 years.
Shaw said he competes in shooting competitions all over the country and he won the 3-point shoot in Huntsman Senior Games last year.
In the 50-54 age group, James Pauly from Los Angeles broke the world record in the hot shot competition, breaking the previous record of 61 by one point. He took the gold medal overall with 35 points in the 3-point shoot.
Pauly said he has competed in many competitions and is a shooting coach involved with a program called Noah Basketball Shooting. He said he enjoys the competition and being active within the sport.
Event coordinator James English has overseen the event for 17 years and said it has gotten bigger each year.
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Delays and Closure Information and FAQ
Yavapai College is committed to providing a safe environment for all students, faculty, staff and visitors.
While Yavapai College makes every attempt to maintain normal operating hours, from time to time inclement weather or infrastructure emergencies may necessitate delays or closure of the College.
In these situations, the College President and Campus Police will make the decision at the earliest possible time to allow faculty, students and staff to plan accordingly. In most instances the college status will be communicated by 5:30 am. The decision will be based on actual conditions and/or forecasts with safety as the primary goal.
Please keep in mind that the decision to travel to Yavapai College is always a personal one and if you are not comfortable traveling in adverse conditions you should notify your instructor or supervisor of your choice to stay home.
Classes cannot be cancelled or relocated by an instructor without authorization from Administration. If the College is closed all practices and rehearsals are also cancelled.
Please note that while the College does consider the status of local school districts in its decision, Yavapai College's response is independent of other schools or business.
Because many students, faculty and staff travel from afar, closures and delays apply to all campuses and centers district-wide (if Prescott is closed, so is Clarkdale, Sedona etc.).
In all closure or delay situations, the announcement will be posted on the College's website and shared with local media. Mobile text alerts will be sent out to those who have registered to receive the alerts: alertYC Text Message Sign-up Page
Response Options
Delayed Opening
A delayed opening will be declared when the College President and Campus Police conclude that additional time is necessary for crews to clear roadways, paths and sidewalks to ready the campus for operation. Alert messaging will specify the opening time. During a delay the campus is closed and any class, college facility (libraries, pools, tennis courts etc.) or activity that would have begun before (or during) is cancelled. Classes, activities and facilities that were scheduled to begin after the re-opening time will occur as normal. Note: At the discretion of the instructor, abbreviated classes and activities may resume once the College has reopened. Check your syllabus for course specific information and exceptions.
Full Closure
If the President and Campus Police determine to close a campus or center, all campuses district-wide will be closed. As with a delay, classes, college facilities (pools, tennis courts etc.) or scheduled activity is cancelled. All offices and facilities will be locked. Note: The Performing Arts Center and Family Enrichment Center may remain open despite a campus closure. Please see the PAC and FEC sections below.
Mid-day Closure
If, during the day, the President and Campus Police determine that an early closure is warranted (typically because of worsening conditions) an early closure may be declared. The details will be communicated in the same manner as a delay or full closure. All but essential storm response personnel should exit the campus within 30 minutes of the closure. Note: The Performing Arts Center and Family Enrichment Center may remain open despite a campus closure. Please see the PAC and FEC sections below.
During times of closure (including delays) only essential personnel are permitted on campus and buildings will be locked. This is for everyone's benefit and safety since the sidewalks, parking lots and roads cannot be cleared properly if vehicles are in the way. Some facilities, e.g. tennis courts, pools or fields, may not be immediately available while crews clear other areas.
Only Yavapai College Facilities employees are permitted to plow, shovel, de-ice or otherwise participate in snow or ice removal.
Where to get information
Yavapai College Home Page: yc.edu
Local Radio Stations: KPPV 106.7 FM , KDDL 94.3 FM , KQNA 1130 AM, Jack 94.7 FM, and 107.1 FM Spanish
alertYC Text Message Sign-up Page
YC.edu email addresses will also receive notifications.
Yavapai College Performing Arts Center (PAC)
The PAC Box Office will be closed during a campus closure.
The box office phone message (928-776-2000 or toll free 877-928-4253) will indicate the box office is presently closed due to a campus closure, but shows have not been cancelled.
PAC shows will NOT be cancelled unless there are extenuating circumstances, such as the artist not being able to come.
If a show is cancelled:
All ticket-holders are e-mailed through the ticketing system to notify of the cancellation.
A separate public service announcement will be released to the media.
The box office phone message (928-776-2000 or toll free 877-928-4253) will indicate the show is cancelled.
Family Enrichment Center (FEC)
Parents will be notified through the alertYC system of any closures that affect the FEC.
In the event of an early closure parents are expected to pick up their child promptly. All parents must have three people on the child's emergency card who would be available to pick up if the parent is unable.
An FEC staff member will remain with a child who has not been picked up until the parent or person authorized to pick up has arrived. Late fees may apply. Parents will be notified directly in the unlikely event that conditions require relocation or evacuation.
A 2-hour closure indicates that the FEC will open at 10:00 a.m. A 4-hour closure indicates that the FEC will open at 12:00 pm.
Non-College Organizations or Events Using College Facilities
Please check with the organizer of your event.
Closure and Delay FAQ
Q: What does being closed mean?
A: Full Closure - If the President and Campus Police determine to close a campus or center, all campuses district-wide will be closed. As with a delay, classes, college facilities (pools, tennis courts etc.) or scheduled activity is cancelled. All offices and facilities will be locked. Note: The Performing Arts Center and Family Enrichment Center may remain open despite a campus closure. Please see the PAC and FEC specific sections.
Mid-day Closure - If, during the day, the President and Campus Police determine that an early closure is warranted (typically because of worsening conditions) an early closure may be declared. The details will be communicated in the same manner as a delay or full closure. All but essential storm response personnel should exit the campus within 30 minutes of the closure. Note: The Performing Arts Center and Family Enrichment Center may remain open despite a campus closure. Please see the PAC and FEC specific sections.
Q: What does a Delayed Opening mean?
A: A delayed opening will be declared when the College President and Campus Police conclude that additional time is necessary for crews to clear roadways, paths and sidewalks to ready the campus for operation. Alert messaging will specify the opening time. During a delay the campus is closed and any class, college facility (libraries, pools, tennis courts etc.) or activity that would have begun before (or during) is cancelled. Classes, activities and facilities that were scheduled to begin after the re-opening time will occur as normal. Note: At the discretion of the instructor or organizer, abbreviated classes and activities may resume once the College has reopened. Check your syllabus for course specific information and exceptions.
Q: My class, meeting or event starts before the delayed opening. What should I do?
A: If a delay is called for, all campuses and centers will open at the time specified in alerts and other messaging. Any event with a starting time prior to the opening time is cancelled. Events with starting times at or after the opening time will occur at their regular time. . Note: At the discretion of the instructor or event organizer, abbreviated classes and activities may resume once the College has reopened. Check your syllabus or event organizer for course or event specific information and exceptions.
Q: The Prescott campus is closed (or on a delay) because of snow, but my class is at the Verde (or other) campus. Is that location closed even though it didn't snow there?
A: Yes. Because many students, faculty and staff travel from afar, if any location of the College is closed or on a delayed opening, all locations will follow that same schedule regardless of local conditions (if Prescott is closed, so is Clarkdale, Sedona etc.).
Q: My class or event starts very early and I need to leave home before the announcement to delay or close is made. What should I do?
A: Every effort will be made to announce a decision as early as possible. In most cases the decision will be announced by 5:30 am. Pay close attention to the weather, forecasts and announcements.
The decision to travel to Yavapai College is always a personal one and if you are not comfortable traveling in adverse conditions you should notify your instructor or supervisor of your choice to stay home.
Q: My child attends the Family Enrichment Center. How do delays or closures affect the FEC?
A: Parents will be notified through the alertYC system of any delays or closures that affect the FEC.
A 2-hour delay indicates that the FEC will open at 9:45 a.m. A 4-hour delay indicates that the FEC will open at 11:45 am.
Q: I'm an employee with regular hours other than 8 am – 5 pm. When should I come in if the opening is delayed?
A: Consult your supervisor prior to bad weather and check the policy for employees.
Q: I planned to use the pool, tennis courts, baseball field etc. Can I still use it when the college is closed?
A: No. If the College is closed or on a delayed opening it is because conditions have been judged unsafe and time is needed for crews to clear roads and paths or address an infrastructure concern. In extreme situations, some outdoor facilities may not be available for up to 2 days.
Q: My child attends high school in the area and they are closed. Does that mean the College is closed too?
A: Not necessarily. While the College does consider the status of local school districts in its decision, Yavapai College's response is independent of other schools or business.
Q: My non-college group or organization is scheduled to hold an event at the College, but the weather is bad. Is the event still happening?
A: Please check with the organizer of your event.
Q: I have tickets to a show at the Performing Arts Center. Is it still happening?
A: The PAC Box Office will be closed during a campus closure.
Q: I love to shovel snow. Can I help?
A: Thanks, but no. Only Yavapai College Facilities employees are permitted to plow, shovel, de-ice or otherwise participate in snow or ice removal.


The British Association of Social Workers has set itself the most difficult task in its history in attempting to launch a breakaway national college for the profession, a senior social care figure has said.
The senior figure told Community Care that BASW, which has 12,500 members, representing around 12% of the workforce, now faced a "very distinct challenge" in its latest endeavour.
"In its many years of existence it has never been able to become the voice of the majority of social workers," the source said.
The warning came after BASW's decision to formally consult its members over plans to form "a UK college of social work", separate to a similar college being developed under the Social Work Reform Programme for England.
Fran Fuller, acting chair of BASW, said "the current view of the college is neither potent nor compelling enough to make a difference".
BASW wants to fund the breakaway college through member subscriptions and fees from associated membership organisations. So far, only Nagalro, the professional body for children's guardians, has backed the proposal.
The source added that several of the demands made by Hilton Dawson, chief executive of BASW, have been met, such as ensuring that the interim chair of the national college, who has yet to be appointed, must be a registered social worker.
People involved in the reform programme were also taken aback by Dawson's fierce criticism of the government, the source said, citing the row between Dawson and Ed Balls, the children's secretary, at the National Children's and Adult Services conference in Harrogate last year as an example.
"It was a very heavy, bitter attack, the sense of it was 'the government doesn't care about social workers' – that's the tone Hilton Dawson has adopted, without offering anything constructive. If BASW wanted to influence government then Hilton has gone about it the wrong way.
Another senior figure close to the reform programme questioned why BASW had chosen to launch their own national college now, and not at any other point in their history.
Fran Fuller responded to the criticisms by insisting that BASW had "really tried" to work constructively with ministers and other organisations throughout the initial college development talks, but had become frustrated that their proposals had been ignored.


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"To paint a picture of how remote some of the people are that we serve, it takes the inhabitants who live in areas of the Zambezi Delta three days to reach civilization by dugout canoe. The helicopter can reach those areas in 20 minutes." - Matthias Reuter, Mercy Air helicopter program director THE MISSION From 1977 to 1992, the Mozambican Civil War was a bloody battle to control the African nation. The war was fought between Mozambique's ruling Marxist Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (FRELIMO), anti-communist insurgent forces of the Mozambican National Resistance (RENAMO), and a number of smaller factions. The Mozambican Civil War destroyed much of Mozambique's critical rural infrastructure, including hospitals, rail lines, roads, and schools. Additionally, according to estimates, over one million Mozambicans were killed in the fighting or starved due to interrupted food supplies; an additional 5 million were displaced across the region. In 1990, Mercy Air was born out of this conflict as a Christian initiative operating as a fixed-wing missionary program. The airplanes were initially used to provide relief and support to refugees fleeing Mozambique along the border of South Africa. Due to rebels and the poor security situation in the region, moving people and supplies via ground vehicles was too risky. In 2004, Mercy Air decided to add helicopters to their operations. Rotorcraft not only enhanced the aviation operation's capability, but significantly expanded the geographic locations it could serve. [Read More...]
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