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President’s Counsel Kanag-Iswaran has pleaded that the proclamation of dissolution of Parliament by President Maithripala Sirisena is unconstitutional, and is null and void and of no force or effect in law.
He made this plea before the Supreme Court while making submissions in support of the Fundamental Rights petition submitted by the Leader of Tamil National Alliance R.Sampanthan.
He stated the President may by proclamation, summon, prorogue and dissolve parliament provided the President shall not dissolve Parliament until the expiration of a period of not less than four years and six months from the date of its first meeting unless Parliament requests the President to do so by a resolution passed by not less than two-thirds of the whole number of members (including those not present) voting in favour together with the other consequential provisions. The Constitution does not permit or countenance any other way in which parliament may be dissolved by the President.
He continued that Article 70 and the Act of 1981, whether taken individually, collectively or in any other manner whatsoever, did not confer any right, authority or power upon the President to dissolve parliament by proclamation and therefore was a nullity. The parliament consisting of 225 members once elected shall continue for five years from the date of its first meeting and no longer and at the end of the fixed term of five years, parliament stands dissolved automatically without any proclamation being made. The parliament can be dissolved before the expiry of the fixed period of five years as mandated in Article 62(1) by the President by way of a proclamation that too only after the expiration of a period of not less than four years and six months from the date of its first meeting.
He cautioned that the Constitution was not clay in the hands of contesting parties to be moulded as he or she sees fit while the constitutional language sets the limits of interpretation which aspires to give constitutional unity and harmony.
He concluded that the petitioners ask Court for a declaration that the decisions and directions in the proclamation is null and void and of no force or effect in law.
The Supreme Court Bench comprised Chief Justice Nalin Perera, Justices Buwaneka Aluwihare, Sisira J de Abrew, Priyantha Jayawardena, Prasanna S. Jayawardena, Vijith K. Malalgoda and Murdu Fernando.
The petitions were filed by Kabir Hashim and Akila Viraj Kariyawasam of UNP, Lal Wijenayeke of United Left Front, CPA, Member of the Election Commission Prof. Ratnajeevan. H. Hoole, Attorney-at-Law G.C.T. Perera, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, All Ceylon Makkal Congress, Mano Ganesan MP.
K.Kanag Iswaran PC, Thilak Marapana PC, Dr Jayampathi Wickremaratne PC, M.A. Sumanthiran PC. Viran Corea, Ikram Mohamed PC, J.C.Weliamuna PC, Ronald Perera PC, Hisbullah Hijaz and Suren Fernando appeared for the petitioners.
Gamini Marapane PC with Nalin Marapane, Sanjeeva Jayawardane PC and Ali Sabry PC appeared for the intervenient petitioners opposing the main petitions.


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Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has challenged key stakeholders managing the country’s athletes to re-orient their minds from just participating in athletics championships to winning medals for the nation.
He explained that the nation’s presence could be felt if she outlined pragmatic talent development policies and programmes that are consistent with international best practices to achieve the set goals.
He observed that Ghanaians naturally had astronomical, physiological and motor qualities that are similar to that of Jamaicans because of the historic relations in ancestry.
Mr Isaac Kwame Asiamah, the Minister of Youth and Sports, in an address, said government was using scientific approach by developing equipment and sports facilities for sports development.
Consequently, the Ministry has embarked on massive infrastructural development across the country so create sufficient space for young people to groom their talents, Mr Asiamah said.
Efforts have also been made to ensure the facilities are maintained to serve both the present and future generations.

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Following his experiences as a militiaman in the Spanish Civil War, chronicled in Homage to Catalonia, the author brings the force of his humanity, passion and clarity, describing with bitter intensity the bright hopes and cynical betrayals of that chaotic episode: the revolutionary euphoria of Barcelona, and more.
Whether puncturing the lies of politicians, wittily dissecting the English character or telling unpalatable truths about war, this title features essays that are suitable in today's era of spin.
Animal Farm is one of the most famous warnings ever written. Eliot, Animal Farm was published to great acclaim by Martin Secker and Warburg on 17 August 1945 in an edition of 4500 copies. In the centenary year of Martin Secker, Ltd., Harvill Secker is proud to publish this special edition with a brand-new introduction by Christopher Hitchens.

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On your Jaguar vehicle's touchscreen, select the greyed out app you would like to open and follow the instructions displayed on the left. During the process, you will be prompted twice to grant permission on your smartphone. You will only need to complete this process once for each app.
InControl Apps presents a car-optimized, interactive set of apps that enable media streaming, cloud- and location-based services and more - via a USB port.
To use Jaguar approved apps on your car’s touchscreen, choose InControl Apps when you order your new Jaguar vehicle. There’s a one-off payment, and the hardware can only be fitted at the factory. InControl App for your smartphone is available free of charge on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. Some third party apps may require a purchase or subscription. Once connected to your smartphone, InControl Apps can be controlled from your Jaguar’s touchscreen.

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In my previous six sessions as a legislator, I had always experienced a period of mourning during the week after we adjourned Sine Die. Good things had been cut, bad things had been enacted, and opportunities were lost.
Last Thursday at 3:00pm we ended the 51st Legislature First Special Session dealing with the budget, and last Friday at 1:00am we ended the 51st Legislature First Regular Session for good.
This time, the vast majority of what we accomplished was "for good".
The bipartisan, moderate, fiscally responsible budget passed during special session and signed by the Governor yesterday at 11:11am (pictured at left from my vantage point behind her) included the Governor's Medicaid expansion. As of this fall, 300,000 more Arizonans earning less than 133% of the federal poverty line will be eligible for healthcare, even those who are single childless adults.
Hospitals will be brought back from the brink of bankruptcy and healthcare premiums will stabilize since the cost of unreimbursed care will be dramatically reduced. The overall economy will be boosted by the infusion of $8 billion in federal dollars into Arizona over the next four years.
The budget also includes $148 million of increased investment in our K-12 public schools, universities, JTEDs, and adult ed and literacy programs, $69 million for Child Protective Services to keep our kids safe and ensure they will not be housed in office buildings anymore, adds $17 million to programs for the developmentally disabled, and leaves a structural surplus of $100 million by FY2016 without raising taxes or dipping into the rainy day fund.
We invest $1 million in the Arizona Commission on the Arts to be sent out in grants to arts organizations across the state, along with $1 million in the State Parks Board for capital improvements in our parks. I developed this idea and have worked it since January, gathering strong allies of both parties along the way.
This policy does not increase our overall state spending because the funds are derived from the interest earned by the Rainy Day fund -- which would otherwise have lain dormant, doing nothing for our economy. Instead, the money will be invested in small towns and big cities in every corner of the state, leveraging private funds to create a huge positive impact on our rural and urban communities while boosting the whole state's economy.
Finally investing in our arts and parks represents a huge victory for all Arizona citizens who treasure our Arizona heritage, landscapes and creative spirit. In past years, the Arts Commission and our State Parks Board willingly sacrificed their budgets and endowments in order to help us with our recent budget crises. Now we can begin to restore some of that sacrifice so that our state and our economy can benefit from their programs once again.
Huge thanks go to Governor Jan Brewer, Senators John McComish and Steve Pierce, and Representatives Ethan Orr, Tom Forese, and Karen Fann for their special efforts working with me to make this part of the adopted budget. Many other Senators and Representatives -- too many to name here -- from both parties across the state all played key parts in our victory by offering their support in key ways throughout this session.
The return on this small investment will be a renewed energy for the Arizona Comeback, driven by the determined entrepreneurial spirit of our arts community and our parks stewards and visitors. I look forward to the fruits of this powerful alliance for years to come.
On the final day of session, we bounced back and forth from special to regular session so we could also work on other bills besides budget. As members began to realize this would be the last day, we began a desperate dance to resuscitate stalled priorities. Folks in the majority had the opportunity to amend multiple bills into one in order to speed up the process -- one bill we passed that night had been colonized by seven previously separate bills.
One good stalled bill that came back to life was SB1146, a Steve Pierce (R-Prescott) bill that will increase penalties for dog racing tracks that abuse greyhounds, another is SB1080 from Don Shooter (R-Yuma) that extends for two years the one-cent per gallon gas tax for remediating leaky underground gas storage tanks. It turns out that not as many tanks are leaking as feared, due to increased use of double-walled fiberglass tanks instead of easily rusted iron, so the excess money collected will go to maintain our crumbling roads.
A down note for the day was the passage of Eddie Farnsworth's (R-Gilbert) package of voter-suppression bills, HB2305. Among other things, the bill would make it a felony to do your elderly neighbor a favor by collecting her early ballot and bring it to the County Recorder. We did defeat the bill 16-13 in the late afternoon, but after a fierce round of lobbying and threats by the Republican National Committee and Speaker Boehner himself, it was brought back on reconsideration and passed 16-13.
Given this bill could disfranchise thousands of voters, particularly the elderly who may be homebound, I have high hopes that the Governor, who has been showing excellent judgment lately, may well veto the measure. You can help encourage her to do so by calling her office, thanking her for the budget and Medicaid and the arts-parks funding, and asking for a veto on 2305. You can call 602-542-4331 or 800-253-0883 from outside Maricopa County.
I was not successful in bringing back to life my unanimously supported bill to help reduce paperwork while increasing cash flow for small businesses that collect sales taxes -- SB1162. Despite its status as a Key Vote for the NFIB (National Federation of Independent Business, a conservative small business group), it never received a Third Read in the house. Why is an interesting story.
In early April, SB1162 appeared on a Third Read calendar with no obstacles in sight until it was mysteriously held. It turns out that House Majority Leader David Gowan (R-Sierra Vista) was upset at some civil but pointed comments I made on Facebook disapproving of his inclusion of an endorsement of their don't-ask-don't-tell policy in an otherwise innocuous memorial bill honoring the Boy Scouts. So he decided to use the power invested in him by his caucus to kill my bill, thus hurting tens of thousands of small businesses all over the state to satisfy a personal vendetta.
On Sine Die day, instead of spending my time reasoning with Rep. Gowan, I worked to save the Governor's second highest priority: TPT (sales tax) simplification. I have supported the effort since she brought it up in January and became part of the coalition of business leaders and legislators who were committed to passing HB2111 to make it easier to do business in Arizona, support our brick-and-mortar retailers, and stabilize municipal and state budgets by enabling us to start collecting $700 million annually in currently owed but uncollected online sales taxes once the federal Marketplace Fairness Act goes into place.
Negotiations lurched back and forth all session long, primarily between the business community and the League of Cities and Towns. Events had a history of changing very quickly as new information became old information very quickly. The bill had changed dramatically from introduction to the current state on the morning of Sine Die day. Both sides had given up quite a lot in good faith, but had become frustrated by the occasional lack of communication over deals that turned out not to be deals.
I took on the role of broker between the League of Cities and the business leaders. On that last morning, the League's final offer was turned down by the business community, so the league sent out word to their 91 mayors to call their legislators and lobby to kill the bill entirely.
Thing was, the two sides were not that far apart. People have been trying to reform the sales tax process in this state for decades -- unsuccessfully. I did not want to let that happen again on my watch -- the stakes were too high for the future of our economy and civic budgets to let personal differences get in the way. So I obtained a best-and-final offer from the Cities, then talked to the leader of the business team and obtained an expression of willingness to talk.
I then convened a meeting around noon with the the League, business leaders, Governor's staff, a couple of key Senators, and a couple of key Representatives. We went over the proposal line by line, vented, discussed, and then all sides accepted the offer in its entirety. For the next three hours, Legislative Council wrote up the final amendment, the wording was sent to the League, they cleared it with their Executive Committee, and the word went out to all legislators and mayors -- we had a deal, and the League was no longer in opposition.
Later that night, the final vote was unanimous with the exception of one vote against in the House. The Governor's #2 priority had looked dead in the morning. Within hours it was thriving and will lead us toward a stronger economy and more stable budgets for years to come. I am deeply grateful to all those who came together in a spirit of compromise for the common good.
We have now reached the last of the weekly Farley Reports this year -- I will continue to update you regularly on my Facebook page with breaking news, but otherwise expect me to clog your inbox on merely a monthly basis until next session.

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In case you missed the live event last night, the Retro Sports Gamer channel hosted an incredible single elimination tournament of Basketball Classics at their regular location – DMen Tap.
Some great matchups, but my favorite game of the night has to be Mort’s Utah 1989 against Tom with his 1991 Chicago. These guys are a blast to watch. Hope you enjoy as much as we did.
We learned tons of stuff and are looking forward to talking about the game live on the Retro Sports Gamer channel this coming Sunday night. Visit the Retro Sports Gamer online at 10EST, November 4th.
I’ve had a blast getting to know the Retro Sports Gamer crew. These dudes are carving out a much needed spot online with live streaming of retro sports tournaments. They are leading the pack when it comes to e-sports tournaments for the most beloved retro sports titles. They do weekly streams with responsive chat; tons of Tecmo Super Bowl, NHL ’94, heavy doses of NBA Jam, and much more.
Well the RSG crew have been very supportive of Basketball Classics from early on. Shoutout to Lumberjack Cracks! Even though the game is somewhat of a departure for these NES/CRT purists, they are totally behind the spirit of it. The Tecmo Super Bowl style gameplay and classic basketball references are not lost on them.
We wanted to show our gratitude and feature them on the game. This RSG team will be unlockable through the Story Mode+ that will be coming soon. However, you can see the team in action tonight (10/29) streaming live from Tom’s channel.
Plus, they have invited us for a live interview next Sunday night (11/4). We’d love to have you participate in the chat!
Now try to name the top 5 most impactful games. For that matter, try to keep it to just 10.
I’m sure your own lists would differ. I can’t imagine that everyone would agree on all of these. However, it does seem universal that the games themselves are what people remember, more so than the people who made them. Without going into the reasons for why that might be, I want to share a few game developers in particular and their impact on video games.
I really love seeing people put together “best of” lists for games. Especially if it involves whole communities of people. Then my absolute favorite is when you see a giant “bracket challenge” sort of list that claims a single winner. Regardless of the placement, one game that always seems to finds its way onto these lists is Tecmo Super Bowl- especially when it comes to sports titles.
Well it is impossible to overstate how much of an impact Tecmo Super Bowl has had on Basketball Classics. In my mind, TSB stands in a class of its own. It’s not just about the NFL licensing either. Even as a sequel, the game was the first to accomplish so much. So who is responsible for such a masterpiece?
What does this have to do with us? During development of Basketball Classics, Josh and I reached out to Akihiko Shimoji, the lead programmer of Tecmo Super Bowl. It almost seemed silly to think that we could somehow work with an absolute hero of ours (not to mention the fact that we were using automatic translators and googling whether or not it was customary to bow in a video message).
To our amazement, we received a response. Seriously, the lead programmer of our favorite video game actually responded to us. And what’s more, he tried out the game and came back with several messages filled with wisdom. Even though he was clear about retiring from video games, he was kind enough to lend a hand and help out a tiny indie game like ours. His input has meant a lot to us and we have pored over it. I feel it has been crucial to the success of Basketball Classics.
This concept is fascinating to us. It is at the core of what makes Tecmo a timeless classic. It simply feels the best.
How this has actually impacted our approach to Basketball Classics shows up in countless aspects. From the music cues to the celebration overlays, to our new dunk system and even the play calling, we have tried to focus on rhythm- always trying to capture the sensation of pro basketball.
A huge thank you to Mr. Shimoji for your thoughtful advice. Your example and humility is inspiring. We really hope to create a game that you would be proud of.
Andrew Begley of the NLSC has been a fantastic supporter of Basketball Classics from the earliest of Early Access. Honestly, I can’t say enough about his contributions and openness towards a completely unknown, indie sports title.
If you’re unfamiliar with the NLSC, it has been at the forefront of basketball video game media for over 20 years. Andrew himself has been invited to sneak previews of several NBA Live and other AAA titles. His positive approach has caught the ear of the giants of the industry. Many have even flown him around the globe for special events.
Thanks so much for having us on Andrew! And for the rest of you, look forward to some NLSC related additions to Basketball Classics.
We are so excited to share this great experience we had over the weekend!
The video below is just the championship match from what was a super competitive, 8-player tournament. We loved seeing the different styles of play that were being used from player to player- not to mention all the different teams that were selected.
Needless to say, the new dunk systems worked flawlessly. All players seemed to like the changes.
We tried something new with this tournament by holding it at a local retro game store. Worlds Game Store in Salt Lake City has the most complete collection of retro games and consoles I’ve seen in the area. Coming from somebody who pieced together his own measly 100+ NES game collection over the span of several years, it is pretty impressive to see probably 500 NES games, even more SNES games, and a hearty load of Genesis games all on display. Sure the prices are absurd, but its still a super cool store. Like the Anthropology of retro video games.
We can’t say enough for all the people who have graciously shared their feedback with us to help develop these new dunks. The retro sport gamers, NLSC, and the Steam community as a whole have been awesome. Also, as we have worked with Akihiko Shimoji (Tecmo Super Bowl), this was something that he most wanted to see developed further.
1) Dunk results shouldn’t be left to chance.
2) If you beat your defender to the hoop, they shouldn’t show up in front of you to contest the dunk.
Hopefully you feel as we do, that each of these concerns have been addressed with the new dunk systems. Now in order to block a dunk, you simply have to be on the same level as the dunker- and this is reflected visually in real time. Also, if you do beat your man to the hoop, the chasedown dunk is initiated instead. This chasedown dunk is a more natural fit for the button mashing mechanic and better resembles what is actually happening on the court.
Anyway, we would love to hear your honest feedback. Hit us up through Steam, email, or social media.
Look, someone else let us on their podcast!
These 2 Dudes (Nintendudes.com) have carved out their own spot in the Podcastosphere with over a hundred episodes of their NES podcast. Really sweet idea and fun coverage of different NES titles each show.
We took part in their review of Double Dribble. Don’t be fooled by its title, Double Dribble is super fun. Huge inspiration for Basketball Classics.
1) Justin was totally right about the L.A. Breakers. I can’t believe I never knew that!
2) Are you someone who doesn’t like hearing their own voice? Well, you should try listening to it chipmunk-a-fied. Makes you feel super cool.
3) Honest thanks to the Dudes for having us on! Looking forward to the follow-up Patreon episode..
The Retro Sports Gamer has formed a real community on YouTube. If you are like me, this channel hits a spot that seems lost with the homogenization of current sports video games.
Well suffice it to say, this Chicago crew knows their stuff. Think of any sports game you played as a kid and chances are, these guys have covered it. They just wrapped up a few live streams of their local tournament this week and actually included Basketball Classics in their lineup! We were thrilled to say the least. It was incredibly valuable for us to watch sports gaming experts turn on Basketball Classics for the first time and watch them pick up on the details of gameplay and player attributes.
So you might not have a full 4 hours to commit to the video above, but definitely check out the 3 point buzzer beater from C-Houston around the 27 minute mark.
Or when SG-Utah inexplicably speed boosts for the real championship at 1:35:30.
Then after the tournament was officially over, they streamed another tournament that pretty much got dominated by 1989 Chicago.
It would be great to get the game on consoles.
Mort may have thought we stacked the Utah teams. We promise we didn’t!
The speed bug gives players inhuman, Tecmo Bo Jackson level powers. Probably need to squash that one.
Passes are getting picked off a tittly titch too many times.
Button mashing on dunks is a controversial topic.
Chicago must be the sports mecca of the world because they were dropping k-n-o-w-l-e-d-g-e.
Anyway, a hearty thank you to Tom and the guys for putting this together. Hope you guys enjoy watching as much as we did.
What is the Basketball game featured on Atari VCS Indiegogo?
You may have already heard about Atari’s new console, the re-imagined Atari VCS. If not, definitely check out the Atari VCS Indiegogo Page. Everyone seems to agree that this new console has some beautifully designed hardware.
Now the big question for Atari is… content. What will be on this new console?
When we look at the page itself, we see Atari classics like Asteroids, Gravitar, and Centipede being played. Then a feature of Tempest 4000 (which looks incredible, being played with only the joystick!).
But what is this mysterious basketball game I see?
Is that Basketball Classics by Namo Gamo? The first 5 on 5 pro basketball game to feature decades of rosters filled with attribute rich players, on-the-fly play calling, and retro vibes galore? The one with a Story Mode and unlockable teams? I heard they worked with Akihiko Shimoji from Tecmo Super Bowl! It’s been years in the making. You can even get the game now through Early Access and become part of the development process.
We were so excited to see this! Here is a re-imagining of THE mother of all retro gaming in the Atari VCS, and our game shows up. What an honor for us to be tied to this project.
Howard Scott Warshaw, but they have definitely captured my imagination of what a new gaming console could be. They have been nothing but cool to us. This hardware looks incredible, the concept is intriguing, and they are listening to the fans. I will be getting the Collectors Edition All-in-one.
By Spring 2019 when Atari VCS ships, we plan to have new and exclusive games for you to download or stream, including reimagined classic titles from Atari and other top developers that are ready-to-play, with even more to come!
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Basketball is more fun with a shot clock. Just ask the fans at the Minneapolis Lakers and the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons match in 1950 before it was instituted. The final score was 19-18.
Sure it might cause some anxiety, but at least no one will be playing like George Mikan, see.

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On 5/31/17 at 1450 hours, Alaska State Troopers on Prince of Wales Island contacted Donald W. Yates, age 39 of Klawock at his residence in Klawock. Investigation revealed that Yates had an outstanding arrest warrant for Assault in the Fourth Degree-DV. Yates was placed under arrest for the warrant and transported to the Craig Jail facility where he was remanded without bail.
BEWARE OF THIS REOCCURRING PHONE SCAM: An individual -usually a male- calls and identifies themselves as a trooper or officer using various names and ranks. The caller advises people that the person answering, or one of their family members, have active warrants or missed a court/jury summons and they must pay their bail to him or face arrest and possible additional fines. The caller explains they can pay him with green dot cards or prepaid credit cards to take care of the warrants. He may also provide call back numbers which usually go directly to an answering machine if they are called. This scam has taken place in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, the Kenai Peninsula and could occur in other communities.
Be aware that the Alaska State Troopers will NOT ask for payment over the phone or offer to negotiate for reduced payment in lieu of arrest. If you are concerned that you may have a warrant for your arrest with the AST, you can look at the active warrants website: http://dps.alaska.gov/AST/warrants/. You can also look up the phone number for your local law enforcement agency to see if they can verify if a warrant is in existence and obtain information on how to correctly deal with the situation. No law enforcement agency will collect funds during a phone call or ask that payment be made using pre-paid credit cards or green dot cards that are obtained from convenient stores.
On 06/01/17 at approximately 0346 hours, Alaska State Troopers on Prince of Wales received a report of single vehicle Motor Vehicle Collision near MP 18 of the Hydaburg Hwy. Initial investigation revealed Gilbert Johnson Jr age 25 of Angoon, was driving a 1995 Chevrolet pickup when it left the roadway and collided with a downed tree. Johnson, as well as two passengers, were transported to Alicia Roberts Medical Clinic in Klawock. Rhonda Peratrovich age 53 of Hydaburg died as a result of her injuries. Next of kin has been notified. The investigation is ongoing.

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The Partnership for Los Angeles Schools is seeking a highly effective Coordinator of School Transformation, Elementary Literacy to join our effort to improve learning and academic achievement for students in the Boyle Heights, South Los Angeles, and Watts communities. This is an exciting new growth position to the network. In collaboration with the Director of School Transformation, Partnership staff, school leaders, and teacher leaders, the Coordinator will support teachers and schools with Common Core literacy instruction, professional development, teacher collaboration and data analysis. The Coordinator will serve as an integral Partnership team member. He/she will report to and assist the Director of School Transformation with strategic planning and implementing Partnership Academic Team initiatives. The ideal candidate for this position will be a motivated self-starter committed to transforming educational opportunities for students in Los Angeles and will have significant experience with elementary literacy instruction, teacher development, and Common Core.
To apply, please submit your contact information, resume, and cover letter.

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Digital Foundry today brings us an interesting comparison of the Beta version of The Division, a title which puts us in a New York post-pandemic where we must recognize that the game offers one of the best lighting systems that can be found in a game of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, as Ubisoft added Volumetric fog, high quality reflection, and particles that are affected by the wind. But everything is not perfect.
Now it is known if any of the two consoles have some advantage, in terms of framerates, both consoles are you capable of running it at 30 FPS, but in some scenes the Xbox One fallen 28 FPS and you can see the typical tearing, but fortunately it is an isolated event that we see on the main mission that takes place in a hospital. Everything else runs at 30 FPS. This causes the release of the PlayStation 4, to be much more consistent, but at the end, both are running this game on a balance node considering the game is running at a native resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels supported by AAWS x1 filtering, which gives it great parity to both console versions.
Now we are waiting for a closer look at the graphics quality with a high-end PC, also to see if these minor issues found in the Xbox One solved in the final version or not. Despite all this, we must recognize that the quality of the textures is not good to be a game of the 2016.


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Chelsea look set to offer Eden Hazard a huge new contract in an attempt to fend off interest from Real Madrid, with sources suggesting that contract negotiations could be started in the coming weeks. The Belgian has been vocal about his desire to eventually join Real Madrid, but he appears to be happy in west London for the time being.
Chairman Bruce Buck has hinted that Chelsea could pull out all the stops in order to keep their prized asset, as reported by The Sun.
“Every Chelsea fan in London and around the world loves Eden Hazard, and he’s not only a great footballer but I think he’s a wonderful lad,” said Buck, who was speaking at a Financial Times future of football event.
Hazard himself recently stated that a move to Madrid in the January transfer window is “not possible”. The Belgian midfielder added that he has too much respect for Chelsea and does not want to leave the club on bad terms.
It remains to be seen whether Chelsea’s new offer will be enough to dissuade Hazard from his goal of joining Los Blancos, but fans will undoubtedly expect the clubs’ management to whatever it takes to keep their star at Stamford Bridge.


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Following public outrage, Zoran Zaev went on TV on Friday evening to promise that parts of the Culture Ministry program for 2019 will be withdrawn and funding priorities re-assessed. The Ministry, led by Asaf Ademi from the ethnic Albanian BESA party, cut funding for some of the best known cultural events in Macedonia, and particularly for Macedonian cultural events, and diverted them to promotion of Albanian culture and to majority Albanian cities.
The decision will be withdrawn and it will be published again. The law allows that we can transparently listen to the citizens who reacted, but there are arguments on the side of the Culture Ministry as well, Zaev said.
He accused some of the cultural institutions whose funding was cut of failing to submit requests in time, particularly singling out the Skopje Jazz Festival which has featured artists like Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Youssou N’Dour, Ray Charles and many others. Other festivals which saw full or partial cuts in their public funding are Off Fest and Taksirat, as well as legends like Vlatko Stefanovski and the Macedonian ethno group Synthesis.
In their place, Ademi boosted funding for the Tetovo Jazz Festival, and announced a grand opera dedicated to the Albanian national hero Georg Kastrioti Skenderbeg which will be featured in the Macedonian Opera and Ballet on the Albanian independence day. The Ministry already gave funding to Vigan Maksuti, an underage singer who performs songs about Albanian UCK guerrilla commanders clad in a UCK uniform, and to the Ballisti – a nationalist group of football fans from Tetovo named after a World War Two Nazi collaborationist organization whose members recently attacked a cafe in Tetovo patroned by Macedonians.
Ademi insisted that he did not influence the distribution of funds and did not order the large increase in funding for Albanian cultural events.
I’m in constant communication with the members of the funding commission and the legal team and we will inform about our next steps. I would also point out that I promote the motto “culture for all”, without ethnic, political or religious prejudices, Ademi wrote on his Facebook account, where he also hinted that he would be willing to resign.
The publication of the program prompted criticism even from some of Zaev’s usual supporters, such as director Zoja Buzalkovska, who resigned as member of a committee meant to provide Zaev culture advice, and actor Saso Tasevski.
Actor Robert Veljanovski, who is a critic of the Zaev Government, said that the program is meant to help prop up Zaev’s coalition with ethnic Albanian parties, mainly DUI.
There are serious indications of nepotism in the program, that money are being given to activists. The previous, VMRO-DPMNE Government, funded 1.593 events in 2017 and was accused of populism. What could we say about the SDSM – DUI program, which funds 2.650 projects?, Veljanovski said.

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The process for applying to an MBA school in Canada. What you should include in your MBA application.
What should I be including in my MBA application?
Once you have decided to apply to an MBA school, you must supply the following information, as specified by the school to which you are applying. The links to the Canadian universities below will link you directly to the MBA school's respective admissions department.


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If you’ve ever been to Texas, you know that quite a few people enjoy letting huge clouds of black smoke spew out of their trucks. In fact, Bloomberg reports that on the list of priorities for Ford F-150 owners, fuel economy ranks No. 28—even below interior roominess.
Instead, the marketing will go something like this: The battery in the hybrid F-150 not only feeds the electric motor, it’s a mobile generator that can keep the beer cool at a tailgate party, charge your miter saw and run the coffee maker on a camping trip.
The hybrid F-150 was greenlighted in 2014, three years after the Obama administration set a target for automakers to achieve an average of 54.5 miles per gallon in their line eight years from now. The expectation that President Donald Trump will ease regulations hasn’t reduced the industry’s interest in electrification.
A hybrid truck will keep your beer cold, F-150 enthusiasts. Drink up.
More than two years after its huge Dieselgate scandal, Volkswagen’s expecting to hit record sales for the year. This “car industry” thing works a lot differently than, say, cheating on a test, huh!
Registrations at the world’s largest automotive group including the Audi and Porsche nameplates jumped 8.2 percent in October to 940,800 cars, extending the 10-month gain to 3.2 percent or 8.75 million.
In 2016, the first full year after VW’s emissions test-cheating scandal, group sales increased 3.8 percent to a record 10.3 million cars, helped by a double-digit increase in China and gains in Europe.
Reuters reports that Chinese company Geely, which owns Volvo, tried to buy a 5-percent stake in Daimler AG at a discounted price. Daimler reportedly didn’t bite, according to unnamed sources cited by Reuters, because Mercedes’ parent company is reluctant to chop away at its existing shareholdings.
Carmakers in China have embarked on a flurry of dealmaking, as they scramble to boost production of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles ahead of tough new quotas to be imposed by Beijing, which wants to reduce urban smog and lower the country’s reliance on oil.
People with knowledge of Geely’s thinking said the company was keen to access Daimler’s electric car battery technology and wanted to establish an electric car joint venture in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province. Geely ... is still hopeful it can secure a deal in some form over the coming weeks, they added.
The future is all about having machines—including cars!—think for themselves, think for us, and think as one big group. Reuters reports that Avis, the rental-car company, has one part of that down: Its rental cars in Kansas City, Missouri, will all be connected to each other, the internet and the company itself.
The Parsippany, New Jersey-based company’s so-called Mobility Lab will connect all 5,000 cars in its Kansas City fleet and share live data with the city from those vehicles so it can sharpen computerized traffic flow models, and collaborate on ways to improve tourists’ experiences when they rent through Avis.
A “connected car” is linked wirelessly to the internet, other vehicles and, in Avis’ case, to a centralized network, which the company said will enable it to automate many processes that are currently performed manually.
Reuters reports that Avis wants its global rental fleet to be connected by 2020, and that the company had nearly 400,000 cars in the U.S. as of last year.
Automotive News has a good look into the pitfalls of automated car technology, which can get really thrown off with (and without) a human getting into the mix. Autonomous technology is far from perfect, no matter how few years out car companies want you to believe it is.
At a media event here Tuesday, Lexus demonstrated its latest advanced driver-assist system, allowing journalists to drive cars with pedestrian dummies in their paths to see how the technology reacts. A rear backup feature stops the car a foot away from a child-size dummy when a distracted driver backs up. A pre-collision system with steer assist brakes and steers the car to a safe stop if a driver doesn’t react in time to a person standing in the road.
The key to these systems is either the driver picks up on visual and audio warnings before the car takes over to avoid the crash or the driver doesn’t react at all, and the car can capably stop.
However, there were a number of instances (video below included) when a journalist tried to ignore the warnings, but instinct took over, and human input on the steering wheel at the last second disengaged the system — and it was curtains for the test dummy.
The first (and only, as of last year, according the National Geographic) incident of a human being hit by a meteorite occurred on Nov. 30, 1954. According to the Smithsonian, Ann Hodges, 34, was hit while asleep on the couch in Alabama. The story is fascinating and sad, and some of it can be read here and here.
Neutral: How Do You Think A Hybrid F-150 Will Go Over In The U.S.?
It’s hard to imagine F-150 buyers being able to bite on a hybrid offering of the truck, but perhaps they will. If not, will it be a big flop or create a new segment of truck buyers?


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The Andrew Mark Lippard Memorial Lectures were established in 1975 in memory of seven-year-old Andrew Mark, son of Professor and Mrs. Stephen J. Lippard, who died of an acute encephalopathy on September 29, 1973. Professor Lippard, who was then a member of Columbia's Department of Chemistry, and his wife established the lectureship to stimulate studies on the cause and pathogenesis of encephalopathic diseases, particularly with respect to viral components. The series is supported by the Andrew Mark Lippard Memorial Fund, the MD–PhD Program, and the Department of Neurology.
For nearly four decades, the Andrew Mark Lippard Memorial Lectures have brought experts from across the field of neuroscience to Columbia University to share and discuss the latest cutting-edge research. The list of distinguished past Lippard lecturers is a testament to Columbia's position at the forefront of new ideas and approaches to neurology. See past lecturers.
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Established in 2013 by the Office of the Vice-President, Research (OVPR) as part of its commitment to increase the recognition of research excellence at the University of Ottawa, the Vice-President, Research’s Advisory Committee for Prizes and Awards assists the OVPR in the identification and nomination of faculty for prestigious prizes and awards on the national and international stage.
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As investors continue to struggle for returns, is purchasing fine art a sensible alternative? | City A.M.
As investors continue to struggle for returns, is purchasing fine art a sensible alternative?
There is a difference between investment and speculation in art. Speculation is about the hunt for the next Damien Hirst. It involves looking into the shop window – meeting dealers and attending sales to find an artist that will, with luck, excel in the next generation, and for which you are now paying a nominal price. To pull this off as a private investor is even less predictable than betting on horses. But it’s fun. Where the game is provably effective is to approach art like any other asset class – to find talent that is devalued. And there are some cracking opportunities. It takes only a modicum of intelligence, to realise that because of the anti-brown furniture syndrome in contemporary design, there are now thrillingly discounted chances to buy works of nineteenth century brilliance in British portraiture, landscapes and still-lives. Substantial painting by proven masters are changing hands for the same price as one polka dot by Hirst.
Philip Mould is an art dealer specialising in British art and Old Masters.
While you do occasionally hear how a handful of experts and lucky punters have made significant returns from investing in fine art, the illiquidity inherent in this asset class can make realising profits or avoiding losses very difficult. Not only is it extremely tricky to assess the exact value of fine art, but valuations are highly subject to changes in taste – investments in modern art are a good example. This means you could potentially be stuck in an investment for a very long time, all the while paying expensive storage and insurance fees. Additionally, investing in fine art generally requires a large initial outlay – which not everyone may have – and you will most likely be competing with more knowledgeable buyers. All this makes fine art an incredibly risky and opaque investment.
Emanuil Halicioglu is an equity analyst at Growth Equities & Company Research.

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Dr Anthony Chan obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Tasmania.
After interning at the Royal Hobart Hospital, Anthony moved to Queensland where he has worked extensively in Central and South East Queensland, including Gladstone, Cunnamulla and Toowoomba.
Dr Chan undertook radiology training at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, undertaking Neuroradiology and Musculoskeletal MRI Fellowships. Dr Chan became a fellow of RANZCR in 2007 and divides his time between private practice and as staff specialist at the Nambour General Hospital.
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Like many others, I am trying hard not to blog nasty things about the Olympics. One or two have given way: William Oddie let rip last week (Winning the Olympic Games was a great national disaster). Fr Alexander Lucie-Smith says that he is an Olympicphobe but will not be protesting against the Games though he does link to Andrew Rawnsley's considered dissection of the whole thing: This five-ring circus is only for those in love with white elephants.
Along with everyone else, I am rather miffed by the impact on London especially (though I hear that there are draconian restrictions on some people elsewhere) and Boris's voice shouting at us over the loudspeakers on the tube ordering us to "geddahed of the gaaaames" does not really help.
On the evening of Wednesday 25th July, as the first Olympic football matches take place across Britain, a Missa Cantata (Sung Mass) in the Extraordinary Form will be offered in Bow for Olympic Peace.
The parish Church of Our Lady and St Catherine of Siena in Bow is at the epicentre of the whole shebang so kudos to Fr Michael Dunne for arranging this and for keeping his Church open until midnight each day so that people can visit.
And yes, I do hope that the Olympics foster peace between nations, that the athletes stick firm to the principle that taking part is more important than winning, and that everyone has a lovely time. Just remember: "Every Pepsi Refreshes The World"


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Getting the call from the Sundance Film Festival that your film has been accepted can be one of the most exhilarating moments indie filmmakers will ever experience, but it can also be one of the most sobering ones. With approximately two months between acceptance letters and premieres, filmmakers are faced with having to finish editing their films, completing sound design (including sound effects, score and mix) and mastering the picture (including color correction and special effects), often on a shoestring budget while over 100 other indies face the same deadline.
“Is the film going to be compromised if we move this fast?” This is a conversation Green had with her team in the five weeks they had to finish “It Follows” before its 2014 premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. On “I’ll See You In My Dreams,” which had a much smaller budget, Green knew that in order to work with quality vendors they couldn’t wait to find out if they got into Sundance.
With many indies shooting in the summer before Sundance, they don’t have the luxury of getting ahead of the curve, but most productions that believe they have even a chance at premiering at Sundance do preemptively put Park City housing and post production vendors on hold ahead of the announcement. Deadlines always lead to escalating costs, but most indie teams find there are post production houses and artists willing to work within a film’s time and budgetary constraints.
The motivation for colorists, sound mixers, composers, special effects artists and post-production supervisors to forgo their normal commercial rates is clear: they want to work on cool films and advance their feature film careers. The larger issue for them is often less associated with how much they’ll get paid and more with their ability to do competent jobs working in a compressed time period. If the film is going to be a showcase for their talents, they want to ensure they will have the ability to do quality work.
The result is the infamous last minute “we almost didn’t make it” stories. Three different filmmakers who spoke to Indiewire for this article had stories of someone, a friend or member of the crew, grabbing a tape from the lab, hopping on a plane to Utah and delivering the film to Sundance Quality Control — a group warmly praised for their diligence and understanding — the day of the premiere.
The costs continue to mount as the Sundance deadline looms and it’s often not for the post production work that’s been budgeted.
Green added that having a film get into Sundance definitely makes it easier to raise funds — in the case of “Dreams,” all 11 original investors signed on — but the process was still extremely challenging.
According to Producer Michele Turnure-Salleo, who is the director of the San Francisco Film Society’s Filmmaker360 program — a non-profit that advises and hands out large financial grants to films like “Fruitvale,” “Beasts of the Southern Wild” and “Short Term 12” — there’s a cycle in indie films that isn’t necessarily healthy.
To address this problem, SFFS now hands out its post-production grants ahead of the major festival announcements, but it also introduces its filmmakers to key artistic post people while the film is in production, so that directors and technicians are taking important post issues into account while they shoot.
But not everybody gets a SFFS grant and is getting a first class sound mix at Skywalker paid for, which was the case for “Beasts” and “Fruitvale.” There are also often producers and directors who have worked for free or little money for well over a year on the film and are not willing to dilute their potential backend by raising additional funds. It’s for this reason that for the last last three Sundance film festivals, a handful of films like “Obvious Child” and “Sembene” have turned to crowdfunding to raise post production funds after getting into Sundance. Kickstarter’s Dan Schoenbrun told Indiewire that 2016 likely won’t be much different, with a number of projects already inquiring about crowdfunding for the festival.
Beyond finishing films and the finances, there’s the element of getting everybody to Park City and getting everyone on the same page in terms of how they’ll talk about the film, especially the actors, and making sure everybody feels part of the team and has good experience.
“Producers are finding sales agents, we’re dealing with tickets, with parties, travel, getting all your talent there and with very little money you are coordinating what feels like a whole another production,” explained Green.


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“N.C. Bookwatch,” the literary talk show on UNC Public Television, turns to food next week.
D.G. Martin’s guest will be Raleigh food writer Bridgette A. Lacy, author of “Sunday Dinner,” one of the “Savor the South” cookbooks from the University of North Carolina Press.
The interview will air at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1. (The regular noon Sunday broadcast is being pre-empted by a pledge drive.) In this area, viewers can tune in on Time Warner Cable’s basic channel y.
Lacy wrote the “Morsels” column for the Raleigh News & Observer for many years. For more about this author, click here.


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I played as blue Derpl on Ribbit.
The red Rocket was host, he lagged out, we killed him and the host changed immediately after that to me.
Game told me I have leveled up my character and also my profile level went from 49 to 50 and I got a medal for it.
After that the game showed that I had played Lonestar.
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The inner part of the coconut is divided into two edible parts: a white kernel and clear liquid: coconut water. Coconut water is widely popular for its nutritional profile and hence, is considered a natural functional drink. It differs from coconut milk, which is the oily white liquid extracted from the grated fresh kernel. It is available huge quantity in coastal areas and hence, it has a high demand in the areas interior to the country where coconuts are not easily available.
Coconut water is not a common fruit juice and thus not easy to stabilize. Since its pH is high, it is subject to rapid deterioration. Nowadays, food manufacturing companies are looking for various non-thermal techniques as alternative to thermal processing techniques in order to enhance shelf life and preserve the taste and aroma of natural coconut water.

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"Aren't any of the critics going to call this 'A Knock-out'?"
Let�s not pretend that Ron Howard�s �Cinderella Man� is anything more than superficial committee-based Oscar Bait disguised as The Sleeper Hit of the Summer. It has all the earmarks of your typical summer release geared towards adults that stands destined for Academy glory. It�s a period piece boxing drama starring Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger and Paul Giamatti. I see Picture, Actor, Actress, Supporting Actor, Art Direction, Costume Design, Cinematography, Editing, Screenplay and Director. You can write it all down right now. That doesn�t mean it�s great, but it also doesn�t mean that I didn�t enjoy the damn thing, either.
It just so happens that I like Russell Crowe, Renee Zellweger and especially Paul Giamatti. It also just so happens that Ron Howard excels at this sort of thing. He makes good, crowd-pleasing entertainment, pure and simple. Sure, he�s derivative and never really takes chances, but he manages to craft some solid pieces of entertainment. Besides, at this time of the year, when just about everything else at the multiplex makes you want to punch your own lights out, are you really going to complain about a well-made, well-acted, formulaic sports movie? Me neither.
This one tells the story of James J. Braddock (Crowe), a heavyweight champion in 1929 who breaks his hand, loses a few fights and becomes a victim of the Great Depression. While his wife, Mae (Zellweger), looks after their kids, Jim goes to the docks and hopes to get picked to haul some freight for a day�s pay. Sometimes he gets picked, sometimes he doesn�t. For the Braddock�s (and just about every other working stiff at the time), every day is a drama about which will get cut first, the electricity or the gas? One day, his former manager, Joe Gould (Giamatti), offers James the chance to re-live his glory days in a one-time-only fight.
Do you see where this is going? Of course, you do. I bet you can already hear the �I can�t bear to watch you almost get killed again� speech from the wife. Or the hushed silence of crowds at the high points of the fights. Or the Celtic score by Thomas Newman that accompanies the montages, especially after the first mention of the Luck of the Irish. And I bet you can already predict the drama that takes place as each fight gets tougher and tougher. You know it, you�ve seen it and you�ve been here a hundred times already.
So, what makes Braddock�s story worth telling? I guess at a time when boxing has become more of a flashy sport than one of substance, it�s important to go back to a time when sports figures became necessary to lift a country out of its misery (see also last summer�s Oscar bait, �Seabisquit�). Braddock failed in life just as everyone else had at the time. When he made money, he didn�t flaunt it, but gave it back to the people. He had a bond with those who struggled at the time and became a sports figure the masses could appreciate for more than his skill.
The role fits Crowe perfectly. He plays Barddock with nervous charm and hidden strength. He�s a vulnerable character who doesn�t always let you see the fighter in him. In one unexpected moment, Braddock gives a smile that reveals another layer of his character and gave me another reason to stay in my seat and keep watching. Zellweger makes the most of the wife/mother role even though she spends most of the movie looking worried. And I think we all knew that Giamatti would one day play the Manager role in a bio-pic and he fills it nicely.
Any boxer will tell you that the goal in the ring is not to hit, but to avoid being hit. Essentially, that�s the story behind �Cinderella Man.� It�s not really about winning, but about surviving. Braddock became an inspiration not because of his ability to throw punches, but because he could take a punch and not let it knock him out completely. �Cinderella Man� doesn�t face any uphill battles of its own. It�s a well-made, entertaining film that will please the masses which, considering the Great Depression of Cinema where we currently reside, is something of an inspiration in and of itself.
6/22/10 Monday Morning Like Seabiscuit with two legs. Love the uplifting story - we need it now.
12/19/09 Jeff Wilder Rocky with better acting. Million Dollar Baby/Raging Bull it's not. Still good.
9/03/08 Shaun Wallner Great film!!
1/02/08 Matt Great performance from Crowe and superbly filmed fight scenes. Excellent movie.
12/09/07 R.W.Welch Realistic depiction. Standout perf by Giamatti.
12/22/06 Thomas Wynn Nice story, and good acting.
11/24/06 Charlene Javier Crowe was brilliant as usual.
11/24/06 Patsyc I really enjoyed this movie. Although I am not a boxing fan, I really liked the story.
11/23/06 Tiffany Losco saw this with my parents, it was awesome. I really liked the story.
11/18/06 annie The movie was good, Renee was great.
9/18/06 daveyt very enjoyable, though my blockbuster dvd was scratced to hell...!
8/07/06 JenDenmark Good movie, would recommend it for a Sunday evening.
4/01/06 Nobody The best movie of the year. Why was it forgotten at the oscars?
12/18/05 ownerofdajoint Good boxing scenes but evades the truth on the causes of the Depression.Opey sells out!
12/12/05 joseph taylor boring and violent. the script and movie far far below "rocky'. poor imitation of it.
10/02/05 Jonathon Holmes good movie, but its no "Million Dollar Baby"
9/29/05 JOrdan it was bad make a new movie!
9/25/05 Renee Zellweger's best performance yet Hope she wins an Oscar and isn't taking a dump when it's presented!
9/22/05 Fritz One of Howard's worst. Typical schmaltzy sports movie crap.
8/28/05 Quigley russell crowe ruled the movie. why did it not make as much $? i loved this movie. oscars!
8/26/05 Nobody True story, good boxing scenes, a hero you like rooting for, half-decent accents.
7/27/05 Tina Lawrimore Loved it! The best movie I have seen so far this yr.
7/04/05 Naka Howard is a lucky hack.
6/30/05 Quigley Great to have Ron Howard back. This movie is awesome, awesome, awesome.
6/17/05 Wayne Engle Second coming of Frank Capra! A superb job!
6/08/05 Jim Marmino Where is the creativity, just another Rock movie or Somebody Up There Likes Me.
6/04/05 Koitus Great story. Giamatti should get Supporting Oscar for this one! Well set-up ending.


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The idea of Tech IQ has its roots in the desire of a group of individuals to provide trained and groomed human resource which is the order of the day. As corporate budgets for human resource development and training are shrinking, it is about time for someone to take up the mantle of grooming students who have the passion to deliver and achieve but lack the right skill-set.
The team at Tech IQ strongly believes in bridging this gap with the backing of about 60 years of collective experience in real time corporate world and inputs from technical experts who have the passion and self belief.


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Cloning and characterization of PDE7B, a cAMP-specific phosphodiesterase.
A member of the phosphodiesterase (PDE)7 family with high affinity and specificity for cAMP has been identified. Based on sequence homologies, we designate this PDE as PDE7B. The full-length cDNA of PDE7B is 2399 bp, and its ORF sequence predicts a protein of 446 amino acids with a molecular mass of 50.1 kDa. Comparison of the predicted protein sequences of PDE7A and PDE7B reveals an identity of 70% in the catalytic domain. Northern blotting indicates that the mRNA of PDE7B is 5.6 kb. It is most highly expressed in pancreas followed by brain, heart, thyroid, skeletal muscle, eye, ovary, submaxillary gland, epididymus, and liver. Recombinant PDE7B protein expressed in a Baculovirus expression system is specific for cAMP with a K(m) of 0.03 microM. Within a series of common PDE inhibitors, it is most potently inhibited by 3-isobutyl-1-methylxanthine with an IC(50) of 2.1 microM. It is also inhibited by papaverine, dipyridamole, and SCH51866 at higher doses. PDE7A and PDE7B exhibit the same general pattern of inhibitor specificity among the several drugs tested. However, differences in IC(50) for some of the drugs suggest that isozyme selective inhibitors can be developed.

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Welcome to today’s episode! We are delighted to have the one and only Tobi Fairley join us today! Tobi is a progressive-thinking entrepreneur, known for her interior design and she is focused on helping her clients design their homes, their businesses, and their lives through her full-service interior design company and her consulting firm. Tobi has a special interest in promoting wellness and balance for entrepreneurs, CEO’s, and creatives. She also has a podcast, called The Design You Podcast, which was launched in April 2018. (LuAnn was her guest on episode #37). Today, Tobi talks to LuAnn about tuning in to what you really like to do and how you really want your business to be, making more money, and getting to grips with digital services in the ever-changing online world. Tune in for more!
Tobi has been a trusted coach for interior designers and creatives, through her live events, business courses, and online programs for over ten years. More than ten years ago, when Tobi launched her blog, she was at the forefront of the design blog movement. Her blog is currently read in more than 125 countries across the globe. In 2017, Tobi was a columnist for Traditional Home magazine with a feature in each issue chronicling her own home renovation and reveal. Her award-winning interior design, product design, and ideas have been featured on television and in worldwide publications including House Beautiful, Veranda, Traditional Home, Huffington Post, HGTV, The Wall Street Journal, Southern Living, Better Homes and Gardens, Real Simple, Coastal Living, Southern Cottages, Creative Live, the Chicago Tribune, and MSNBC. Listen in today, to find out from Tobi how to create a business that is right for you.
Tobi really enjoys learning about personal development and self-help and melding that with interior design.
The blessing of growing up with unconditional support.
The kind of support that Tobi really loves giving to others.
Tobi discusses her philosophy on the use of digital tools for interior designers.
Why digital doesn’t have to be associated with poor quality.
Tobi’s take on creating revenue streams.
There are so many ways for designers to make really good money and still give value to the consumer.
Thinking creatively to create different models to suit different customers.
The beauty of creating a design business that is accessible online.
Why it gets easier to make money in other ways.
Creating different models to solve different problems for clients.
A practical strategy for design professionals looking to tap different markets.
How designers are creating their own competition.
Tobi’s suggestion for maximizing your profits with what you already have.
Knowing what you can and cannot do successfully on the phone.
Using the right language to assist clients with digital products and services.
The industry is changing, so you need to figure out how to change and grow with it.
You get to decide the services that your business provides.
Tuning in to what you like doing, and how you really want your business to be.
The importance of being profitable.
Tobi Fairley is known for her bold use of color in interior design, but she’s also one of the nation’s most progressive-thinking entrepreneurs. Tobi is passionate about her full-service interior design company and her consulting firm which are focused on helping clients design their homes, their businesses and their lives, with a special interest in promoting wellness and balance for entrepreneurs, CEO’s and creatives.
Tobi established her firm more than 19 years ago and her projects have spanned the nation and beyond. Her award-winning interior design, product design and ideas have been featured on television and in publications worldwide including House Beautiful, Veranda, Traditional Home, Huffington Post, HGTV, The Wall Street Journal, Southern Living, Better Homes & Gardens, Real Simple, Coastal Living, Southern Cottages, Creative Live, the Chicago Tribune, and MSNBC. In 2017, Tobi was a columnist for Traditional Home magazine with a feature in each issue chronicling her own home renovation and reveal.
Tobi’s design goal is to create interiors that will assist her clients in reaching their big, personal, and entrepreneurial dreams, while supporting their health and wellness. She designs functional homes and beautiful environments that will foster personal growth, balance, and connection for all who use them.
Tobi was on the forefront of the design blog movement when she launched her blog over 10 years ago, and it’s currently read in more than 125 countries worldwide. She has been a trusted coach for over 10 years for interior designers and creatives through her live events, design and business courses, and online programs.
Among Tobi’s latest ventures is Design You, a monthly coaching program, where interior designers and creatives can get all of Tobi’s best course content, along with live coaching from Tobi in the areas of business, health and wellness, and mindset for a monthly or yearly subscription. In April 2018 Tobi launched her new podcast, The Design You Podcast, where she helps Interior Designers and Creatives say no to busy and say yes to more health, wealth and joy. In her podcast episodes, Tobi shares best business practices, her personal journey as a working mom and her beliefs about personal development for creating your best life, business and home.
For the last 3 years, Tobi has had great success in product design with her licensed collections from Soicher Marin (art), Duralee (fabrics), CR Laine (upholstered furniture), Woodbridge Furniture (case goods and outdoor furniture), New River Artisans (rugs), and recently signed a license with C2 Paint which will debut late 2018.

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Loooooooooove these socks. So cute, so cool, great color. All around, I dig.
Super cute! I got my mom them for Valentine's Day cause it's her favorite painting 😊 they're nice quality and they delivered fast!


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Wyndham Orlando Resort is on international drive and is a perfect location to Universal Studios Sea World with its tropical theme this resort is one of our most popular package holidays.
This newly renovated Hotel is an idyllic tropical paradise in the heart of one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations. Guest may have the chance to go for a walk over the lush gardens and discover all the attractions of this vibrant city while staying at this resort. Located on International Drive, the resort is near many shopping areas, restaurants and other attractions. Guests will find it easy to access the best the area has to offer with complimentary shuttle service to and from Universal Studios and Sea World theme parks. The wyndham orlando lake buena vista provides many family-friendly services and amenities including two heated swimming pools and many other activities for the whole family. You can attend Wyndham Orlando resort international drive events .


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Whether you’re just starting to consider search engine optimization or already use search engine marketing to help your company, there will come a time when you decide to start or re-start your campaign. This initial moment is one of the most important moments in your marketing program because it will determine a lot of what happens from that point onward. Although search engine optimization takes time to see results, knowing when to get things started is important because you’ll be launching a total campaign. You don’t want to change things too frequently, yet new marketing initiatives can generate fresh interest.
Whenever your company releases a new product, it’s a good idea to look at whether or not you’ll want to initiate a new search engine marketing campaign as well. You will certainly need to change things a little bit, otherwise your potential new clients and existing customers may never know that you have a new offering to provide. However, the way in which you announce and promote a new product can vary dramatically depending on what it is and what result you want from it.
At a minimum, a new product generally warrants some new search engine optimization. The reason for this is simple: you’ll want to ensure that people searching for that product can find you. This is usually easy to accomplish and can be done via adding pages to your existing site rather than creating a totally new strategy. However, it may sometimes be worthwhile or beneficial to launch a totally new search engine marketing campaign to promote a new product. If you don’t want to lose the associations and benefits of your old search engine marketing by changing up web layouts and other identifiable features, you might consider treating the new product as a sort of separate element of your company. You can brand it individually and promote it individually, maybe even creating a separate website for search engine optimization purposes.
If you’re thinking about changing your search engine marketing to accommodate a new product, or simply to keep things from getting stale, Upton Technology Group can help you create a dynamic new strategy that will get results. Contact us today to learn more!


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In 1818, a small group of Catholic clerics established a religious community in southeastern Missouri and opened a school, grounded in its European Vincentian roots but influenced by the isolation of its rural location. St. Mary's of the Barrens became the first American institution of higher learning west of the Mississippi River and only the fourth Catholic seminary in the United States. Over the years, St. Mary's emerged as a significant institution whose early leaders played an important role in the development of the Catholic Church on the American frontier. The school's subsequent history reflected the changing status of the growing American Catholic community. In this history of "the Barrens," Rick Janet demonstrates how its story reflects the broader sweep of the American Catholic experience.
Richard J. Janet currently serves as professor of history at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, where he has taught since 1985. He received the PhD in modern European history from the University of Notre Dame. Janet is the author of numerous articles, essays, and reviews (both scholarly and popular). His work on the history of the Congregation of the Mission in the United States is supported by the Vincentian Studies Institute of DePaul University.


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1 in 3 people in the UK take a supplement of one kind or another, and those with ill health are high on the list. The most popular supplements are multi-vitamins containing anti-oxidants closely followed by Vitamin C. Claims range from helping stave off Alzheimer’s, Arthritis and Cancers to actually prolonging life which, if true, make them more potent than most drugs yet supplements are not regulated in the same way as drugs – in fact, they’re not regulated at all.
I watched a fascinating BBC Horizon documentary last Thursday night called ‘Vitamin Pills: Miracle or Myth’ which looked at 60 years of research into Vitamin supplements and it made for interesting, and at times worrying, viewing. It started off by measuring the vitamins and minerals in the blood of 3 people of differing ages, sexes and diets. One was a female student who had an addiction to Curly Fries and admitted she ate like crap. The other was a 30-something female yoga teacher who ate a ‘healthy’ diet with loads of fresh fruit and veg and very little processed food, and the third was the reporter, a middle aged Chinese man who loved takeaways washed down with a beer. When measured, all three had the recommended levels of vitamins and minerals in their bodies…………….well, all except the woman with the ‘healthy’ diet who was ironically lacking in iron. For the most part we are all getting enough nutrients from our food, whatever kind of diet we follow.
There are, however, groups of people who may need supplementation. If you are housebound or your working life means you spend hardly any time outdoors you will probably need a Vitamin D supplement. If you are a female teenager or female adult with heavy periods you may need an iron supplement. If you are pregnant you should take a folic acid supplement, and if you have any kind of dietary restrictions, eg. Coeliac Disease, you may need extra help. But, on the whole, most of us are getting enough, or more than enough, vitamins and minerals from our food. I haven’t eaten meat for 25 years yet only became deficient in iron when a) I had to change my diet due to my Histamine Intolerance and b) this coincided with heavier periods due to the peri-menopause. All my other levels, including B12, have always been either good or excellent.
The whole ‘free radical/oxidative stress’ argument for taking anti-oxidants was started by one researcher in the 1950s. He discovered that exercise initiated a period of oxidative stress within the body which, he assumed, was bad for us so looked at ways of counter-acting it using anti-oxidant supplements. This snowballed over the next few decades as companies joined the band wagon and before we knew it anti-oxidants were miracle supplements which counter-acted free radical damage, staved off aging, made us look and feel younger, warded off diseases and actually prolonged our lives. The only problem being it’s bunkum. More recent research has shown that the oxidative stress produced by our bodies after exercise is actually needed and if we interfere with that we are actually harming ourselves! One researcher looked back at trials from the last 50 years from all over the world and concluded that taking anti-oxidant supplements either had zero effect on disease and wellbeing or, more worryingly, actually increased mortality (one study was stopped after the mortality rate from lung cancer increased by 28% for those taking antioxidant supplements).
We’re also encouraged via persuasive marketing to buy various herbs and foods which have been condensed down into supplement form. The programme looked at Green Tea which you can buy condensed into a pill and which, after only 3 months, gave one man liver disease so severe he needed an immediate liver transplant and is now in kidney failure – before this he was totally healthy. Obviously this isn’t going to happen to everyone but the fact it happens at all is huge cause for concern when there is virtually no regulation on supplements and no legal obligation to make manufacturers prove the claims they make about their health effects or provide warnings of potential side effects. One of my good friends who has had severe M.E. for decades decided to try Spatone iron water for her proven low iron levels – it led to severe GERD which has continued ever since and has left her in tortuous daily pain. I, on the other hand, take 2 sachets a day and it’s been brilliantly helpful to me. None of us know how we’re going to react to supplements and we aren’t warned they may have serious side effects, may interfere with medication or be contra-indicated for a disease from which we may be suffering. Also, according to the research, if we are dieting or on restricted calories for whatever reason we may absorb more of the active ingredients of herbs and supplements and so be unwittingly taking higher than recommended doses.
I’m not anti-supplements and have benefitted hugely from taking iron and, in winter, Vitamin D but I am anti lack of evidence, regulation and monitoring. Companies selling supplements aren’t the slightest bit interested in hearing about issues with their products, but there is a way of reporting them via the Yellow Card Scheme which is a Government run website for feedback on adverse reactions to a range of products, including drugs, herbs and homeopathic remedies. We don’t do this enough and if the Government don’t know there’s a problem they won’t know to look into it.
The fact that simple supplements can in some cases, decrease rather than increase life span is shocking to me and just goes to prove that our bodies are mind-boglingly sophisticated entities that have kept us alive as a species for millennia without any intervention. For most people popping a herb or supplement won’t do anything much other than produce very expensive wee, but for some they can cause untold misery or even prove fatal. I personally don’t take anything unless my blood work shows I need to and then make sure I have regular tests to monitor any effect, which I think is doubly important when you have mast cell disease and your body may react in ways not usually seen.
This entry was posted in Medical & treatments and tagged adverse effects, antioxidant, dangers, supplements on October 31, 2018 by Jak.


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Only 4 players ventured out in the cold, wind & rain on Saturday, while their colleagues chose to stay by the fire & watch their football teams get beaten.
Young Kobi Wenzel was the only player to master the conditions returning an excellent score of plus 2. The remaining players were totally outclassed by both Kobi & the weather. Russell “Gus The Good Guy” Wenzel scored -4 While Andy Phillips & David “Jack” Webster could only manage -6.

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If you ever find your way to Pokhara, Nepal it's worth making a trip to Maya Devi to go paragliding with birds of prey (parahawking). Parahawking was started by Scott Mason, a Britt with a love for paragliding and falconry. He started rescuing raptors, and trained the raptors to fly with him as part of their recovery. Scott trained the falcons to find the thermals, allowing him to say in the air much longer than other paragliders. The route we took normally lasts about 3 minutes, but thanks to Egyptian vultures Bob and Kevin, we were able to stay up for 30 minutes.
Parahawking was one of the most surreal experiences I have ever had. Tadashi and I were both passengers in our own tandem paraglider, which allowed us to take lots of photos. It was a truly epic experience. Tadashi landed before me on our first flight, and by the time I caught up with him, he was sitting on the side of the lake, looking very contemplative. I thought he was moved by the experience. It turned out that it had moved him all right--he was got motion sickness from looking through camera viewfinder. As he put it, he was just trying to keep his insides inside.
Once we got settled (no pun intended) back at Maya Devi, we booked a second flight for the very next day. It was not only a better day, but we were more prepared for photographing the experience. It was this day that I caught the epic photo here. If you look really closely off Bob's left wing, you can see Tadashi's red paraglider. The paraglider landing zone is between Bob's tail and the lake.


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Sing it, Whitman! That guy knew what he was talking about.
I like drawing and painting (when I have room in my apartment), walking around museums and parks (or anywhere new really), and listening to a variety of podcasts. I love trying new places to eat—I’m always in search of farm-fresh veggie dishes as well as the perfect greasy-spoon burger. The same concept applies to my taste in literature, movies, music, and TV (I am more than caught up with the Kardashians). I’m a comedy nerd and can honestly say I’ve never gone to a show that didn’t make me laugh (NYC is saturated with talented people). I always carried around a camera before I had a cell phone, but I’m really glad cell phone cameras are a thing (even if the turn of the century meant my CD, VHS/DVD, and photo collections were kind of a waste of time and money). My book collection, though, has survived 8 moves.
For an extra treat, below you’ll find all the things I listed in my Interests section on a previous website in 2011. I’ve gone ahead and bolded the ones that are still relevant to me today and added present-day notes when necessary.
Conclusion: I’d probably be friends with 2011-Me, as long as she promised not to talk about Parks and Rec.
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The Mesopotamian civilisation had excellent clothing styles. It is from sculptures, pottery, tombs and literary sources that we get information regarding the clothing of ancient Mesopotamian people.
The earliest people of the land used animal skins as clothes. Sheep skin skirts were used usually with the skin turned inside and the wool combed into decorative stuffs. Later animal hairs and wool came to be used. Wool later became the most important material for cloth making.
The Sumerians made clothes from natural resources like wool or flax. Flax is a plant with blue flowers, the stems of which is used for clothing. Heavier clothes were worn in winter and lighter in summer. Soft cotton came in to being at around 700 BCE. Silk came much later.
The Sumerian men were bare-chested and wore waist strings or loin clothes. There were excellent weavers in Mesopotamia. The wrap around skirt later became common which came in attractive fabrics. They were pinned and extended from waist to knees.
Fringed shawls were worn over their shoulders and their waists. The high class people wore woollen clothes dyed in different colours.
Both men and women wore their hair long and wrapped it around their heads especially among the Assyrians and Babylonians. Perfumes, Oils and Dyes were used to beautify the hair. They sometimes wore headdresses.
The clothing style also depended on the status of an individual. The rich wore clothes made of expensive materials. Colourful and bright outfits were common among the wealthy. Jewellery like necklaces and earrings were common. They were set with precious stones. Even brooches, hair ornaments, neck chains were used.
The dressing patterns of Babylonians were similar to the Sumerians. The Assyrians mainly wore fringed garments. They later started wearing belted knee-length with short sleeves. Footwear was made from soft leather or fabric.


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In the ever-growing world of Puro cigars there is one that stands out as a stunning realization of what a Puro cigar should and ought to be. The Alec Bradley Nica Puro Torpedo is a lusciously smooth smoke dripping with rich tobaccos that ignites the taste-buds like no other.
The Alec Bradley Nica Puro Torpedo is a brilliantly crafted 6 ¼” x 54 cigar with a dark and oily Nicaraguan wrapper leaf that surrounds lush Nicaraguan binder and filler tobaccos. The result is a glorious smoke of over an hour that will leave the senses in a state of pure cigar smoking ecstasy.
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The Nica Puro Torpedo is an ideal choice for those who desire a Puro with big flavor that is smooth enough in character to be a go-to any time of day smoke. Balanced in texture and perfectly sized for any occasion, the Alec Bradley Nica Puro Torpedo is a winning smoke that will surely be one of the top performers in your rotation.


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Home Metal Windchime 7 Chakra Om 38"
Metal Windchime 7 Chakra Om 38"
The beautiful recycled aluminum wind chime incorporates the colors of the rainbow and the 7 major chakras. Let its harmonic sounds fill your garden or patio with the peaceful whispers of the wind. Its clapper, painted with the impressive image of an Om symbol, reminds us of the sound of the universe.
The 7 rainbow colors are associated to the chakras and the endocrine system.