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It sits at the foot of Mount Agung in the tiny village of Tulamben in the northeastern coast of Bali, right on the black lava-rock beach and some of Bali's most accessible coral reefs. The resort retains traditional ambience of a Balinese fishing compound with 13 terraced patio rooms, 12 thatched-roof cottages and 4 ocean view cottages. It is ideally set for a relaxing holiday whilst exploring some of Indonesia's most recognized underwater world.
Mimpi Resort Tulamben is located in the small village of Tulamben, on the north-side foot of Bali’s sacred Mount Agung. The region belongs to Northeast Bali locally called Karangasem which covers most of Bali’s east coast with its capital city Amlapura.
The ride from Bali’s international airport will approximately take 2 hours through Bali’s newest highway of Tohpati – Kusamba. There are several famous shopping spots on the way. As soon as leaving the highway, the ride will get to Bali’s historic city of Semarapura. Considered as former capital city of Bali’s old kingdom, it is home to the famous historic site of Kertagosa, an old justice court with uniquely-painted ceiling from old time.
After Semarapura, the ride will also pass Candidasa, a tourist beach-side village which houses accommodation hotels and restaurants. Bali’s ancient village of Tenganan is located on short turn from Candidasa.
The next important spot after Candidasa is Amlapura, the capital city of East Bali locally called Karangasem. As soon as leaving the city, the ride will pass Tirtagangga, an old royal water palace built in 1940’s by East Bali’s last reigning king. The palace represents European influence to Bali’s architecture.
The village of Tulamben is located approximately 20 minutes after Tirtagangga. The resort is located right on the village bay next to a local temple called Pura Batu Kelebit. A resort sign is set by the main road to guide you to its entrance.
There is certainly another option available through the region of Kintamani heading to Tejakula but the above rout is most recommended as it is the shortest and most convenient.
4 cottages are set in the front row to view blue of Tulamben bay offering mood of ocean waves whilst enjoying relaxing hours from the private gazebo. Bedroom is cool with marble floor and wooden furniture. Entrance to each cottage is uniquely designed through a wooden door gate.
The 12 Balinese-style cottages with peaked thatched roofs, each has its own private garden compound and detached bale bengong veranda surrounded by a lava-rock moat full of carp. Bathrooms feature an open-air shower accessible through a door from the garden, built specifically so divers do not have to drip salt water and algae through their bedroom. Shower corner is uniquely fenced with black lava-rock.
Sheltered under big trees, 13 patio Rooms are set to landscape with lush tropical garden. A veranda is ideally set with cuisine in front of each room to provide gathering space whilst enjoying hours of chatting. The bedroom is spacious with simple natural details, cool marble floor and high wooden ceiling. The bathroom has an open-air shower with small garden inside.
The Tunjung Resto is set open-air facing the pool and the blue of Tulamben bay. It is uniquely constructed by wood to nestle under swaying tropical trees and sea breeze. The best of it is certainly sound of the ocean drum crashing sleepless to shore the pebble beach. Atmosphere is casually relaxing and menu represents selections from around the globe to suit every taste. A small bar is uniquely added in the corner to serve variety of beverages whilst enjoying blue of the ocean.
The pool is perched above blue of the ocean sheltered by swaying coconut and tropical trees. Lounging and reading in the companion of ocean drum crashing ashore the pebble beach is simply relaxing. A view of the sun rising out of the oceanic horizon early in the morning gestures a painted backdrop before you start your breakfast.
Geological terrain of Northeast Bali where Tulamben is located is relatively dry due to low average rainfall. The north-side dry valley of majestic mount Agung stands tall in the back of the village. However as you step inside the resort, this dry impression will gradually lift away. Utilizing originally dry ground through long work and effort, the garden is well planned to simulate compound of a traditional Balinese fishing village.
Fish ponds with water lily is intimate in each accommodation corner. Limestone pathways wind between grass-roof cottages with swaying coconuts and other tropical trees. The existing big trees have grown in the ground prior to the resort’s development. The main energy is to keep all of them by incorporating the design in such. The result is a tropical garden which gently blend with ocean drum and sea breeze.
The resort’s spa offers several treatments ranging from 60 to 120 minutes. Staffed by well-trained therapists, each treatment is developed and practiced using natural ingredients produced through bio-energy process. The result is gentle and relaxing to recharge body and mind after an active day. Pre-booking is well recommended.
Owned and managed by mimpi group, the Mimpi Dive Center in Tulamben is operated under affiliation with PADI S-17793. Like any dive operation of Mimpi, it is site-based with expertise to cover all sites in Tulamben area and other nearby Bali’s northeast sites. Dedicated team, well-maintained equipment and passion to quality is combined to put safety on top. It takes great advantage of its location which is a walk-away from Tulamben house reef, the drop-off and the fame Liberty Wreck. Staying at the resort gives an advantage of enabling to make early morning dive before all other day-trip divers from the south arrive to crowd.
Daily arrangement is mostly shore dive with entry along the pebble beach of Tulamben. For some other sites located a bit outside of the bay like Batu Kelebit, Alamanda, Emerald, Seraya Secret and Kubu, traditional boat is used to transport divers to the entry point. One thing about diving in Tulamben is that woman villagers will carry your tank on head to the dive entry. A tradition which has started as early as diving in Tulamben itself is concerned. To dive all further eastern sites around Amed, a day trip by car is arranged.
The dive center is open from 07:00 am to 09:00 pm. To facilitate arrangement, newly-arrived divers are firmly advised to visit the dive center to make pre-arrangement of the following day trip.
PADI scuba courses up to rescue level are offered at several different languages to ensure quality of comprehension. Class and pool sessions are conducted right in the resort facility and all open water dives are done just on short-walk away from the resort. Pre-booking is well-recommended.
The USAT Liberty rests on its starboard side, just 40 meters from the pebble beach of Tulamben Bay. The ship lies with the bow pointing north on the edge of a very steep sloping sand bottom. It is far from intact, yet much of it very recognizable. The stern is shallowest at around 5 meters and easily recognized with its intact rudder. Forward of stern some of the cargo holds have deck beams still supporting the hull and a little further forward the boilers are easily located. The bow itself is intact along with the forward gun, but the cargo hold just back from the bow is twisted mass of metal plates. Maximum depth on the wreck itself is around 30 meters, though the bottom drops well beyond this depth.
The Entire wreck is covered in marine growth. The bow gun is coated in sponges and corals, the boiler valve is thick with coraline algae. While the deck beams are dripping with colorful soft corals. The Liberty wreck is inhabited by fish both big and small from tiny yellow Boxfish to the huge Bumphead Parrotfish. From the miniscule Three Fin and Anemonefish to the giant Scribbled Puffer.
The USAT Liberty was torpedoed by Japanese submarine just south west of Bali in January 1942. She was taken in tow by an allied destroyer and towed towards Buleleng Port on the north coast of Bali (today known as Singaraja). But the situation was worse than thought and crippled ship only made it shore where most of her fittings and propeller were salvaged. The hulk of the Liberty sat against the shore of Tulamben from 1942 until 1963, when the huge volcanic eruption of mount Agung took place. Violent earthquakes and tremors shook the area and the Liberty quietly slid below the surface to rest where she does today, a ship transformed from a wartime machine to a living reef inhabited by plethora of marine life.
Each Part of the wreck has something special to discover .The stern has some fallen superstructure where the stern gun is located. The shallows just before the wreck have Harlequin shrimps hiding among the pebbles. The deeper sections have fantastic soft Corals covering all surfaces. Raccoon Butterfly fish are normally found in pairs around the forward part of wreck. Frogfish are often seen around the wreck they sometimes stay the same sponge for weeks. The bow is one of the best places to look for them.
Lying between the Liberty wreck and the Drop-Off is long stretch of shallow reef that follows the shoreline for around 150 meters. Often called as Coral Garden, it is a rich reef, popular among underwater photographers. It is renown for almost guaranteed sightings of critters that are rare elsewhere: Harlequin Ghost Pipefish, Ribbon Eels, Leaf Scorpion Fish and at night, Spanish Dancer Nudibranchs.
It is also a great place to see school of Trevally, Snapper and Sweetlip or perhaps a cruising Black-Tip Shark. All this is literally on the doorsteps from Mimpi. Depths range from 3 -15 meters. Pairs of Bannerfish are seen along the reef, often they shelter inside the big barrel sponges that are dotted around the reef edge.
Angelfish are some of the most colorful fish on a coral reef. The Emperor Angelfish begins life as a dark fish with narrow white and blue rings. Along this reef have resident Anemone fish. There are at least six varieties of the fish to see. Harlequin ghost pipefish are masters of disquise, they hide among the arms of crinoids or black corals, where they are almost invisible.
The village temple sits high on headland at the south east end of Tulamben Bay. The headland is composed of volcanic rock from an old eruption of mount Agung. The ‘Drop-Off’ is series of underwater lava flows that fan-outs from this headland. The reef descends to over 70 meters in very short distance from the shore. This area is often used as an alternative to diving the Liberty wreck, yet it is far from a second rate dive.
Its diversity marine life is staggering, from miniscule frogfish to monstrous sunfish. From translucent shrimps to giant trevally. The drop-off is very rich reef with an easy beach entry for divers. It offers macro delights and wide angle vistas. Nudibranchs abound, hermit crab hide in crevices, while Porcelain Crabs tip-toe over anemones. Pink Anemone Fish are found in the shallows.
Blue sea stars can be seen dotted around the shallows, most have a starfish shrimp living on their underside. The sea whips at the drop-off have many Gobies darting up down their long branches. Long Nose hawk fish hide among the branches of gorgonian fans. A school of Big Eye Trevally are often cruising the entry point very close to shore. Lionfish can be seen in the small cave and overhangs at edge of the drop-off. Octopus hunt for food around the shallows, surrounding the headland.
In the next bay south east of Tulamben is a dive site that from the surface gives little hints of the richness that lies below. Seraya Secrets is what becomes known as muck dive that is a dive site without major coral formations, but lots of sand and small structure. A site where unusual animals are abundant and easily located.
Seraya Secrets has two distinct habitats. Just in from of the black-sand beach, the bottom drops steadily to depth of around 3 - 9 meters. ‘Top Secrets’ is this shallower reef–top. Comprised of smaller rocks with patches of black sand, occasional sponges and tiny hard corals. This is the place to find Frogfish, Eels, Scorpionfish, Lionfish, Sea Moth’s and Harlequin Shrimps.
Deep Secrets’ is on the sloping bottom from 10 meters down to 35 meters. Small outcrops support micro-habitats where Seahorse, Cuttlefish, Mimic Octopus, Striped Catfish, Nudibranchs, multi colored Crinoids and larger Frogfish are found. All this in visibility around 10 - 15 meters.
Is group of rocks that protrude from surface, just a few hundred meters along the rocky coast from Alamanda. This site has a mooring buoy and like Alamanda, is accessed by Jukung from Tulamben Bay. Just to seaward of these rocks are beautiful ridges of reef that drop steeply to depths of 30 - 50 meters, where Sharks, Barracuda and larger pelagics are often sighted.
Unlike the darker volcanic sand inside Tulamben Bay, Batu Kelebit has white sand between the coral outcrops. So this is more of a traditional coral reef, the shallows are dominated by hard coral outcrops surrounded by swarming Damsel Fish and Anthias. Large Sea Cucumbers in fascinating colors meander around the sand patches, Mantis Shrimps dart around in search of meals, and large Bump Head Parrotfish feed among the hard corals.
Redfin Anthias swarm Around a Gorgonia Fan in the shallows at Batu Kelebit, these fish are most active when a current is running. Emperor shrimps are often found on large sea cucumber, they hitch a free ride, picking up food as the sea cucumber moves along the seafloor.
Mantis Shrimps have a front pair of claws similar to a preying mantis. These claws have razor sharp serrations and are used to catch unwary creature on the reef – don’t poke your finger at one. They can inflict a deep wound.
Lies outside of Tulamben Bay, just around the headland from the Drop-Off. This dive site is accessed by boat from Tulamben Bay, but this is no ordinary boat dive.
Fishermen from the village take divers out in a Jukung - a traditional Balinese outrigger canoe. Leaving from the beach adjacent to the Drop-Off, the journey is a pleasant 5 minutes with views back to Mount Agung and the surrounding coast. The real experience is at the dive site, putting on equipment in the confines of a narrow canoe.
The boatmen are great helpers and very quickly you are descending to edge of a steep rocky reef. Gorgonia fans and soft corals sprout from large ridges and rocks that are spread along the reef face. Pelagic fish parade past and many reef fish meander around the corals. Depths start at six meters and continue way beyond scuba diving limits -watch your depth gauge. At the end of your dive be prepared to remove your dive equipment and climb back into the Jukung.
Large gorgonia fans are a feature of Alamanda, they are mostly found beyond 15 meters. Nudibranch are most prevalent in the shallows at 6 - 10 meters. Soft Corals cover some patches of reef at Alamanda, particularly the larger boulder around depth of 15 - 30 meters.
Pygmy Seahorses were first discovered in the Tulamben area in the year 2000, it seemed that everyone had a secret gorgonian fan with a group of these tiny seahorses living on it. But news soon got out and everyone knew where to find them. By 2005 the best known gorgonian fans were showing signs of distress from the constant prodding by dive guide and sadly the pygmy seahorses had move on. But the seahorses are still there for those with patience and a keen eye .Alamanda is one site where they can still be found.
Is located near Kubu village, few kilometers west of Tulamben. A sealed road leads from the center of the village down to the shore. At its end is a basic dive preparation area and directly offshore are two dive sites, both accessible from the shore.
Looking straight off-shore, one is off to the left, the other slightly to the right. Both sites required a 50-meters swim out to deeper water though the swim is over picturesque shallow reefs.
The ‘left’ reef has a large area of delicate branching corals starting at the edge of deeper water. Beyond depths of 15 meters are large barrel sponges and one huge gorgonia fan.
The ‘right’ reef has large coral covered rocks and bommies in the shallows and deeper is a ridge with very rich soft coral growth. Both areas have fantastic fish and invertebrate life, with regular Shark, Barracuda and larger fish sightings.
For non-divers, Tulamben bay offers some great snorkeling. The house reef which lies right in front of the resort’s pool covering an area of approximately 150 meter long is rich in color. And as it lies at a reachable depth, the fame Liberty Wreck is certainly another great option.
Tulamben, on the northeast coast of Bali, is a tiny village far from Bali's more tourist-oriented southern coast. The are no pretty rice-fields and only one quite insignificant Hindu temple is perched on a rocky headland above the sea.
Men from the village fish the deep offshore waters in pursuit of tuna and bonito. The women collect dry wood from the nearby barren scrub and tend cattle. It is doubtful that Tulamben would ever have become a tourist destination if it was not for one fateful day during World War II. On January 11, 1942 the USAT Liberty was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. The wreck now rests just 50 meters from the pebble beach at Tulamben and since the late 70s it has become one of Indonesia's most recognized wreck-dive site.
Tirta Gangga Sourrounding places of interest include the charming seaside town of Candi Dasa that boasts a mixed selection of different restaurants.
There is also the royal water palace of Tirta Gangga, created in 1940 's by one of Bali's last reigning King's. It is reminiscent of a noble era and exludes a tranguil beauty. A series of pools are fed by a secred spring where visitors can bathe in the refreshing waters and appreciate the calming surroundings.
Alternatively, avid divers will benefit from a trip the relatively isolated area of Amed that claims a number of dive sites of its black sandy beach front. A drop of about 35 meters in depth is home to abundant marine life including tropical fish and coral.
For Those who enjoy a challenge, guided hiking tours are available with several routes that lead up the slopes of the spectacular holy mountain Gunung Agung.
Trips are scheduled for early morning to take advantage of the dramatic views at sunrise.


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Yellow is all over the high street today. You can see it in the shop windows of French Connection and the moment that you walk into Zara it’s a sea of yellow. I’m going to wear yellow – it’s been so grey I feel need an injection of vitamin C and somehow a yellow dress might just be the thing that I need. I love black but recently I’ve been wearing a wonderful pink coat from MING and now I feel so desperate for colour.
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A quick marinade of lime, garlic, bright cilantro, and a touch of honey transforms boneless, skinless chicken thighs into just the juicy, tender surge of sunshine that your dinner routine needs.
Juicily flavorful, and a cinch to make, we’re majorly in love with these stovetop-cooked, cilantro-lime chicken thighs. A quick marinade of lime juice and zest, chopped garlic, bright cilantro, and a touch of honey transforms boneless, skinless chicken thighs into the juicy, tender surge of sunshine that your dinner routine needs.
Tangy, sweet, herby and just a teeny bit spicy, the key to this delicious chicken is its magical cilantro-lime marinade. Obviously we love it on chicken thighs, but this marinade is one that you’ll want to memorize and use on so many things. Try rubbing on a whole chicken for a savory-citrusy roasted bird, or slather it on a meaty white fish like halibut before throwing it on the grill. There is no wrong way to use this marinade, other than sparingly.
Use a large skillet. Ideally, you’ll be using a skillet that can comfortably fit all of your chicken thighs, so you’ll want to use the largest one you have, whether that’s a non-stick or a cast iron.
Let your skillet heat up before you add the chicken. Give the pan time to warm up a bit, so that when the cilantro-lime marinated chicken hits the pan you hear a nice sizzle.
Add the chicken! No oil needed—the chicken will be coated in a nice slick of oil from its time in the marinade, so you can just add it directly to a dry pan. Don’t crowd the chicken thighs—try not to have them touch each other in the pan. If they don’t all fit comfortably, no biggie! Just work in batches.
Done! When the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F, you’re done! Pull that chicken out of the pan, and get ready to tuck in.
Are Chicken Thighs Bad for You?
Skinless, boneless chicken thighs are actually, arguably, better for you than chicken breasts! For a long time, they got a bad rap because they’ve got a marginally-higher fat content than chicken breasts. But, thanks to that bit of extra fat, they are way more flavorful (even without the skin) and are also higher in iron. We’re calling for chicken thighs in this recipe because they’re so juicy, they marinate quickly and reheat beautifully.
Take this chicken fajita bowlto the next level by swapping these chicken thighs for the chicken breast. YUM.
In these cheery, rainbow-colored chicken street tacos with mango slaw.
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Our simple mole chicken enchiladas call for a store-bought rotisserie chicken, but would be SO crazy, over-the-top delicious if you used cilantro-lime chicken thighs instead.
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In a large bowl mix the olive oil, garlic, honey, zest and juice of limes, cilantro, chili powder, salt pepper and olive oil.
Add the chicken to the marinade, stir to coat well. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature or up to 2 hours covered in the refrigerator.
Heat a large cast iron pan, non-stick frying pan or a griddle over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken thighs in a single layer, so they are not touching.
Cook for 6 minutes on each side until the chicken thighs are cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. and no longer pink in the center.

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In a world where software analysis has taken over, let us take a history lesson to remember what makes our finite-element-analysis (FEA) software tick. Morh’s circle is just a graphical representation of shear and stress to obtain information for failure theories in order to calculate if a design will be able to handle a loading scenario. These are the same stresses and theories used in FEA software.
This simplified refresher will show a static two-dimensional loading scenario. Simple drawings such as beam diagrams or other models help to locate high levels of stress. Generating a stress element for these areas of high stress will simplify the calculations to one or few points of interest.


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Cut tomatoes into big pieces. In a kadai put the oil and when it is hot add mustard. When it starts pops up add asafotida, jeera and bengal gram dhal and fry in low flame till the dhal turns light brown. Add red chillies and fry for a while. Then add ginger and fry for two minutes. Now add curry leaves and fry again for two minutes. Then add tomatoes pieces and fry two more minutes. Switch off the stove. Allow to cool. Add a teaspoon of salt and grind altogether to a paste.
Another variation of this chutney is Coconut Curry Leaves Chutney.
Great recipe. Is bengal gram also known as chenna dhal?
Yes. It is channa dhal. It is called in Tamil as “Kadalai Paruppu”.
superb. yesterday i prepared dis. my hubby liked dis very much. thank you.
this sounds delicious, am going to try.
I tried aappam, drumstick puli kuzhambu, vendhaya dosa vadakari. it came very well. i got applause frm my husband. thank you sooooo much mam.
Thank you Shankari for your kind feedback.


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Reward the winning department of a team competition to a fifteen-minute session. After a stressful and demanding project, contract for a day of on-site seated bodywork to show your appreciation for a job well done, or substitute a congratulations in the office newsletter after a strong fiscal quarter with a sign-up in the break room for a complimentary session of bodywork.
Seated bodywork is performed in the workplace. Your employees will be seated upright on a special padded chair and will remain fully clothed. No oils are used, so there is no need for them to be concerned about stains on clothing. The session generally lasts from ten to twenty minutes. The chair is lightweight and portable, enabling it to be set up in virtually any office or break room.
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Slouching at a desk for prolonged periods often results in lower back pain. Repetitive motion injuries, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, are common among office workers. A ten to twenty minute stress-buster session relieves tension in neck, back, and shoulder muscles, reducing irritability and increasing productivity. Benefits Studies by the Touch Research Institute in Miami, Florida, show that the benefits of this kind of work have quick results. Immediately after a session, the subjects experienced a change in brain waves in the direction of heightened alertness and better performance on math problems (completed in less time with fewer errors). At the end of the five-week study period, subjects reported reduced job stress and elevated moods. This was in addition to the usual benefits of seated bodywork, relief of muscular tension, revitalized energy, and a stronger immune system. The study’s findings are significant in that the International Labor Organization stated in its 1993 World Labor Report that job stress costs the U.S. economy $200 billion annually through diminished productivity, compensation claims, absenteeism, health insurance, and direct medical expenses.
Seated bodywork utilizes Acupressure and other manual therapies to relieve tension. Though beginning at a slower pace, the work may move a little faster as the practitioner proceeds. The session ends revitalizing strokes that bring the client back to a state of relaxed rejuvenation.
It's amazing how much more relaxed and refreshed people feel after a 15 minute session!
The practitioner will demonstrate the procedure for getting on and off the chair for those not familiar with its use. Positioning is very important and the practitioner will check regularly throughout the session to be sure the client’s alignment remains correct.


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[XP] Heretic's Caterpillar - Extensive Features and Add-Ons!
Topic: [XP] Heretic's Caterpillar - Extensive Features and Add-Ons!
Heretic's Caterpillar - Extensive Features and Add-Ons!
This Caterpillar Script is an Extensive Rewrite based on Zeriab's Caterpillar which greatly enhances the the things you can do with a Caterpillar as well as many many other various things.
Solid Caterpillar Actors - NPC's cant move through your Cat Actors, but you can!
Move Route Wait Exclusion - Excludes flagged events from interfering with "Wait for Move's Completion"
Put as close to Main as possible.
Probably not compatible with other Caterpillar Scripts.
Multiple Message Windows enhancements probably not compatible with other Message Windows Scripts.
The following people deserve credit for helping me make this script possible!
The purpose of this script is to enhance the RMXP Engine as much as is within my potential to do so. I felt that there were a lot of things left out from the Default RMXP Engine that should have been included.
There are so many tools and additional scripts that I expect that no one will have use for every single one of them. I believe that it is better to have a tool and not need it than to need a tool and not have it. In order to see all of the tools in action, you'll have to grab the Demo, then decide if the tools that I've made available to you are going to be useful to you.
Note: Many of the features are based on Specialized Names. The "Cat Actors" must be named "Anything\cat_actor" where 3 is the Number of that Actor in the Database. You can also apply SEVERAL Special Names to an Event. For example: "Grass\z_flat\move_route_wait_exclude".
I am still working on even more enhancements for MMW, but they aren't ready for Prime Time yet.
If you have any questions, or find any bugs or compatability issues, I'll do my best to answer your questions and help you out!
History: April 30th, 2015 - Updated to Version 2.0 with the release of Heretic's Collection 2.0 which includes the latest version of all of my scripts. The update was intended to provide compatibility with many new scripts including Downhill Ice, a Collision Optimizer, and Loop Maps!
Re: [XP] Heretic's Caterpillar - Extensive Features and Add-Ons!
- There was a bug with Ladders where transferring the Player from a Ladder to a Non Ladder space was causing the Caterpillar Actors to "get stuck" facing up, like they were still on the Ladder. Non critical bug, as it didnt cause any game crashes, just looked silly. Save Games from all 1.98 versions will be compatible. Save Games from versions older than 1.98 wont be compatible tho.
I decided to increase the version number due to changes of another included script that has also been heavily modified. Multiple Message Windows. Some of the changes made to the MMW script required new variables to be created. These variables are created when the game is first started, and are saved in save games. Older save games will not have these variables, but the script will call to them, even though they dont exist from those save files. This causes a game crash. Thus, old save games arent compatible.
This version of MMW was already discussed in another thread asking what new features MMW could really use, but I didnt bundle it with the Caterpillar like I usually do. So, minor update for the Caterpillar, and updated the Multiple Message Windows script to release status.
- MMW can now play SOUNDS while a character is speaking! Think Banjo Kazooie! Sounds are all customizable. The DEMO was updated to include a new map to show off this feature. So be advised that only ONE MAP in the DEMO will provide examples of sound. This is kind of a work in progress, but it is stable and functional enough to release.
- Message Windows can now go completely off the screen. Older versions of the MMW script would automatically "Flip" the Message Window if it went off the screen. This is OPTIONAL and can be turned on and off.
- Message Windows can now "Flip" when a Speaking Character turns. This allows for better visibility for your Players so that the text that is on the screen does not prevent the player from seeing what they want to see.
- Message Windows can be "Sticky". When a message "Flips", it will "Flip" to the Top or Bottom.
Sticky means that the following messages "Stick" to that location. Top or Bottom was implemented to maintain the visibility of the message itself. Since messages can also be allowed to go Off Screen, messages that appeared to the Left or Right were not always fully visible to the player which prevents players from being able to read them. You'll have to position your NPC's and / or set up your scripts accordingly to make sure that the player can read them.
- Gold Window positions can now be specified. I had some trouble with the Automatic Positioning of the Gold Window interfering with Message Windows, so I thought providing more specific control would be a nice feature that everyone should have.
- Maximum Distances from Speaking NPC's can be imposed. Windows used to close automatically if the speaking NPC was moved off the screen. I thought that to be a bit too far. This allows Players to walk away from a Speaking NPC and have that message window close at a much shorter distance. This is very useful for Optional Dialogue that a Player may not be interested in seeing. message.move_during needs to be true in order for this feature to work.
- Maximum Distance for Non Floating Windows can be imposed. A "Non Floating Window" means it isnt a Message Bubble. For example, a Sign. A Sign could display a message in a Non Floating Window. This feature allows a Player to move away from that sign and for that Non Floating Window to be closed automatically.
- Maximum Distance will Save your Settings in the event of an Automated Closure. This should save you extra work from trying to set up messages for each and every NPC. If a message window was closed automatically because a player walked away, those settings are restored. It is a little tough to explain. Say a Player reads a Sign (non floating window), then walks away and talks to an NPC. The Sign would need message.floating = false to display in the Default Window, but when they walk over to talk to the NPC, you dont need to put in message.floating = true for that message window.
- NPCs and Move Routes now continue properly if interrupted. If you trigger a conversation with an NPC, then move away prematurely, if the NPC was moving around, they will continue moving correctly instead of starting their move route anew, which would have caused NPC's to end up in unwanted positions.
- Auto Comma Pause - This feature will automatically insert pauses based on punctuation, assuming proper punctuation is used. It was implemented with the intent of making the text appear in the way that a person would speak, by pausing after commas and at the end of sentences.
- Number Window Input Cancellation - RMXP allows developers to cancel choice windows, but nothing was implemented for cancelling a Number Window. You can now allow your Players to cancel their Number Input Windows, and you can Detect if a Number Input Window was cancelled, making its functionality similar to the Cancel Branch Condition.
- MMW stands for Multiple Message Windows. The focus being on "Multiple" because Multiple Messaegs can be displayed. In previous versions, displaying Multiple Windows simultaneously required that the next messages be tagged with \+ at the start of the text, but, would only fire up both windows at the same time. I made a change so you can use \* to display the next message at ANY time, once those two characters are processed. This means you can have a message start to display some text, then display another window half way through. It eliminates the artificial requirement to display more than one message at the exact same time.
- Auto Window Positioning with \$ and \% - In previous versions, you could reposition a window to be on Top (Default), Left, Right, or Down from the Speaking NPC by using \^, \<, \>, and \v respectively. I found that it was more useful to Auto Position the windows based on the Speakers Direction. The \$ option will place the message window on Top of the Speaking NPC unless the Speaking NPC is facing UP, in which case, the message window will appear on the Bottom. The \% position will place the Message Window BEHIND the Speaking NPC. Thus, if the Speaking NPC is facing Left, it will position the Message Bubble to the Right of that NPC. I found this to be incredibly useful if you did not know what direction the Speaking NPC was facing. It prevents covering the Speaking NPC's and / or obstructing the Players view. Basically, it provides a greater range of Freedom to the Player to move around while NPC's are speaking.
- Caterpillar Positioning - Requires both the Caterpillar and my revision of Wachungas MMW Script. In order to cause a speech bubble to appear for another NPC or Player, \P[Event_Id] is used. \P is used to make the Player speak. But to make a speech bubble for an NPC, \P would be used, provided, of course the Event ID of that event is 24. The Caterpillar Positioning allows your party to be more dynamic. If you wanted your first Caterpillar Actor to say something, you would use \P[C2], C standing for Caterpillar. The Caterpillar is heavily event based, and each Cat Actor uses a different event, thus, in a more dynamic game, the Event ID of your 2nd Party Member may be very different, which makes eventing dialogue difficult. This is intended to make it much easier for you. Instead of using Conditional Branches, you just need to add one more letter to the dialogue.
At some point in the future, I still intend on removing the SDK dependancy. I also intend on at least attempting to make the Bubbles translucent, but because of the Message Tail, it doesnt look right. If I can figure out how to do that, MMW will probably get another release. There are a few other versions of MMW out there that at some point I want to tie together. One did get rid of the SDK dependancy, another is compatible with BlizzABS, which required some further tweaking, but has some features I havent built into this rewrite. I do hope to tie as many of these together, but these are things on my to do list and much further down the road. For now, I think this version should keep everyone happy.
Alright. I'll take a look. Probably a bit later tonight tho.

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When we read the warning from Jesus about identifying false prophets by looking at their fruit (Mt.7:15,16), I think we usually look for fruit in terms of love, joy, peace, etc., because we are conditioned to associate 'fruit' with the fruit of the Spirit. So when we find some good things in the 'prophets' we are examining, we conclude that they can't be false prophets. Or at least we give them the benefit of doubt and refrain from making any judgment. But I think that is not what Jesus meant!
Jesus was trying to warn us about ravenous wolves! Isn't that the 'fruit' that should trigger our alarms? Ravenous wolves are not interested in blessing the sheep (!) or feeding them! Their only aim is to devour the sheep. In other words, false prophets are seeking, primarily, to get something out of us who are listening to them! But Jesus also pointed out that they come dressed in sheep's clothing. They use the right words, they do everything 'in the name of Jesus,' they quote from the Bible, they have choirs and bands singing moving songs, and they even perform miracles, cast out demons and prophesy (in the name of Jesus) (v.22,23). They are extremely careful to make every part of their presentation to look like sheep. But just as we can make out a wolf when it opens its mouth and shows its teeth, we can also make out false prophets when we see them trying hard to get something out of us.
Most false prophets are after our money. Apart from forceful pleas they offer ingenious schemes to entice us and to make us sign off our money for their 'ministry.' Many preachers who offer us prosperity in return for our seed money are living in styles that can only be termed extravagant. It would seem that they would be in a position to fund some poor believers instead of having to cajole even poor believers into funding their ministry. Many even peddle snake oil of the spiritual variety such as holy oil, anointed handkerchiefs, etc., while more respectable looking ones are selling CDs and DVDs at exhorbitant prices. How come many preachers never come out fully with what they promise can bless the hearers but keep the final details of their techniques on CDs and DVDs which seekers have to buy? The sad thing is that many innocent sheep are getting devoured because they have been warned 'not to judge,' 'not to touch the Lord's anointed,' etc.
It may not be always money that false prophets seek. Some may seek fame and glory at our expense. The common factor is that instead of seeking our welfare, they are using us for their own gain.
The apostle Paul felt that there was only one Timothy who loved and served the Lord and His people faithfully and sincerely, when all others sought their own (Php.2:19-21). Seeking one's own is a sinful tendency we all have in our flesh. That in itself does not make us wolves. But when we take advantage of others in orer to seek our own and we do it in the name of Jesus, that's serious, isn't it?


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This piece grew out of PLOrk member Josh Becker’s final project for MUS/COS314, (Electronic and Computer Music I). Josh developed a software instrument that uses complicated feedback between multiple oscillators to create unstable but fascinating textures. The instrument design included a visual component that created shapes, called “Lissajous figures” from the audio waveform. In exploring how we might use the instrument in performance, we hit upon the idea of performing some music from the Renaissance as a quartet. Three PLOrk members, Josh, Matthew, and Catherine, are all in Dmitri Tymoczko’s MUS315 course this semester, which is focused on algorithmic composition and computational musicology. They decided to create an algorithmically altered version of a Renaissance piece, using the techniques they learned in Tymoczko’s course. Then, Josh asked the question “What if instead of projecting the images, we used lasers?” Indeed, WHAT IF WE USED LASERS?????
This piece came about based on an idea floated by PLOrk alum and electrical engineering PhD student Mitch Nahmias a couple of years ago. The lab he works in, the Lightwave Communications Research Laboratory, uses what are called “biological models” of neurons – bits of computer code that are designed to behave the way a neuron would in a brain. They spike in response to certain inputs, and then settle, with a particular pattern and shape to this curve. Some conditions cause oscillatory behavior, where the spikes repeat at some frequency, as they do in an animal brain. He mentioned this to me, and suggested that we try using one of those models to make sound.
Now, a couple of years later, we’ve built a piece around this idea. Aatish Bhatia of the Council for Science and Technology joined the project, and he figured out how to discretize the model (so that it could be run in real-time on a computer). From there, I built a software instrument using this new synthesis technique, and Assistant Director Mike Mulshine wrapped that code into a handy package and composed the musical structure for the piece. Drew Wallace, a senior in Computer Science and Visual Arts, created the live visualization, which represents each performer as a neuron-like object and shows how we are “connected” to each other (which changes throughout the piece).
The instrument itself is interesting and unpredictable. Unlike most electronic musical instruments, in which the controls represent parameters that are meaningful to humans (like “pitch, amplitude, brightness”), this instrument has parameters that are actually quite anti-intuitive to us. We have a knob for the sodium activation channel, another for the potassium channel, another for the capacitance of the system, and so on. These parameters interact in strange ways, and we have been slowly learning to play this instrument by experimenting with these interactions.
A couple of curious asides: the biological model on which we built our instrument is actually a model of a giant squid axon, since apparently that was the only animal with neurons large enough that measurements could be easily taken on single neurons in the 1950’s, when the model was developed. Also, the moment when we all synchronize is what is happening during a seizure.
This piece developed as a collaboration between our guest artist Hprizm and the group. HPrizm had the idea to do something using cut-up video of a dance performance, controlled by the music performers. Around that time, Computer Science student and filmmaker Eric Hayes contacted me about advising him on a junior project, and I roped him into doing the video development for this piece. Eric was interested in using the motion capture system in the Council for Science and Technology’s Studiolab, and he designed some wearable markers so that he could track the movements of several points on a dancer’s body. He recorded captures of several dancers from different stylistic backgrounds, from modern dance to hip-hop, and created a system that visualizes this data and allows the musicians to control and interact with the visuals. HPrizm had the idea to integrate things one step further, by using the data from the motion capture to control the musicians’ audio parameters as well, so we can use the curve of a dancer’s hand motion and apply that shape to a filter sweep, for instance.
Three of the performers in this piece are playing on analog modular synthesizers, using a sequencer interface called the MantaMate, which was developed over the past few years by the performers playing it, Snyder, Becker, and Mulshine. Other Princeton students who have been involved in the development of the MantaMate include Elaine Chou, YC Sun, and Chloe Song, all supported by funding from the Keller Center.
This piece was inspired by a poem written by Princeton creative writing professor Tracy K. Smith. Iarla, an Irish folk singer who is joining us as a guest artist, loved the poem, and wanted to do a piece that responded to its celestial themes. Priest wrote his own verse in response to the poem, and we built a piece around these contributions. PLOrk members and composition PhD students Florent Ghys and Chris Douthitt handled the compositional and arrangement duties to bring form to the floating ideas that were coalescing among the group.
Florent Ghys brought in this piece, which he transcribed from a recording by the Zimbabwean pop group the Four Brothers. Our arrangement takes a lot of liberties with it, but we think it maintains the spirit of the original tune. There are two new digital instruments developed by PLOrk members that we are using to realize our version. One of them is a live coding environment designed by Avneesh Sarwate, which allows the performers to record incoming audio and then re-arrange it into complex rhythms through a simple syntax built on the computer language Python. The other was developed by graduate composer Chris Douthitt as a project for Kofi Agawu’s African Music course. Douthitt’s software uses the concept of expressing rhythms as “inter-onset intervals”, the time between the beginnings or attack points of successive events or notes, which is a common way to describe African bell patterns. The software allows the performers to define two rhythmic patterns in this notation, and then “drift” between them, interpolating where the beats should occur as the rhythms morph into each other.


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In addition to running More Than Your Average, I also have a heart for community giving. On top of my love for fashion, I also have a passion for youth and making sure no child goes hungry. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege to work with my local food bank on establishing feeding programs for children, as a way of alleviating child hunger throughout Central and Eastern Kentucky. I’ve also been given the privilege over these years to serve as a Food Pantry Coordinator, as a way of ensuring local residents in my neighborhood are given access to food resources such as fresh produce, meat, and more! Each of these opportunities not only confirmed my passion for working in this industry, but has really inspired me to advocate, collaborate, and inspire others to also find their passion.
I highlight some of the roles I’ve had the privilege of being apart of as a way to note the abundance of opportunities we have to give back to our communities. When I created More Than Your Average, I did so in the mindset of community building. My goal in 2018 and beyond is to donate some of my proceeds, apparel, along with accessories to individuals and organizations who are striving to enhance the community of Lexington, Kentucky. I feel this platform is a way for me to connect my passions and leverage my business in a way to help others whether that is through small or large measures. MTYA is about empowering, building, and creating a community of which women are able to find themselves through fashion. My goal in the New Year is to find individuals and organizations who are practicing similar initiatives and form those partnerships.
I challenge you to think about how you can leverage your passion(s), social media platforms, creative thoughts, as a way of giving back to your communities. We all have things we're passionate about and that helps to shape us. Think about how giving back to your community can shape yourself and others. How you can give on a regular basis and not just during a season? For myself, reaching deeper and giving back makes me happy. At an early age, my mom always emphasized the importance of finding what you enjoy and pursuing it. What empowers you to give to your community? How does that look for you? How do you plan to give?
'Tis the holiday season and cheers to giving!


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5309 Plastic Lemonade Cup 16 oz.
Not only do you serve your sweet drink, it double duties as the perfect bottom line booster.
Made of high quality plastic. Includes compatible sealing tight lids and flexible straws.
Dimensions: Height 4-3/8", Bottom Diameter 2-3/4", Top Diameter 3-5/8"


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Two decades of experience in the analysis of air, bulk material, water, and particulate samples by phase contrast microscopy and polarized light microscopy, have provided Forensic Analytical Laboratories with the depth and level of experience required by many clients.
Phase contrast microscopy (PCM) is used to determine fiber concentrations in air. All asbestos analyses are performed in strict compliance with the NIOSH 7400 Method, counting rules A. Fiberglass is determined using the same method and counting rules B. The PCM laboratory is AIHA-LAP, LLC accredited and a successful participant in the Proficiency Analytical Testing program.
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Building materials including floor tiles and roofing tars and dust samples are analyzed by TEM. Analyses may be qualitative, semi-quantitative or quantitative and involve a variety of sample preparation techniques including gravimetry. "Microvac" samples are analyzed quantitatively to determine surface contamination resulting from settling asbestos dust. TEM is an excellent alternative to the exclusive reliance on PLM and may be used when resolution is required to identify asbestos-containing material (ACM) to less than 1%.
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Come let our experience work for you. Whether a fishing novice or a seasoned pro, enjoy a personalized fishing trip with Captain Tom Burlingame from Neah Bay, or Sekiu Washington. Neah Bay and Sekiu are located on the most Northwest tip of Washington's beautiful Olympic Peninsula.
Both ports are known for their great fishing and natural beauty. Neah Bay located on the Makah Indian Reservation, is as close to Alaska in fishing experience and scenery as you will find in the lower 48 states.
Most of our fishing trips from Neah Bay are done in the Pacific Ocean, with the exception of offseason Bottom Fish, which is done on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Sekiu trips offer nearly the angling experience as our Neah Bay trips, but are done solely within the Strait of Juan de Fuca where calm water is the norm and you can always see the shore.

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We have upcoming shows in IL, IN, IA, MI, MN, OH, and WI starting tomorrow. Come on out and join us, ticket links can be found at williamelliottwhitmore.com/tour.
Phenomenal!!! He is a heartfelt performer that has such a stage presence. Do yourself a favor and go see this guy play!!!!!
Phenomenal. Unlike any other musician I have ever seen live.
Great venue with a great musician and vocalist!


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Steve chats with Heather Moorefield-Lang and Gina Seymour. Heather is the editor of School Library Makerspaces in Action, and Gina is the author of Makers with a Cause: Creative Service Projects for Library Youth.
Heather Moorefield-Lang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Library and Information Studies at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. She started as a theater teacher and school librarian in the NC school systems. She has long been interested in how technologies can enhance instruction in libraries and classrooms. Her current research focuses on makerspaces in libraries of all types. She had the honor of being nominated for the White House Champion of Change for Making in 2016 and was awarded an American Association of School Librarians Social Media Superstars in the area of Tech Troubadours in 2018. To learn more about Heather and her work, see her website www.techfifteen.com, check out her YouTube Channel Tech 15, or follow her on Twitter @actinginthelib.
Gina Seymour is the library media specialist at Islip High School Library on Long Island, NY. She has a Masters in Library Science from Queens College and a Masters in Education (Instructional Technology) from NYIT where she graduated with distinction and also received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Technology. She is the 2014 recipient of the SSLMA School Librarian of the Year award. Named Library Journal’s Movers & Shakers 2017, Change Agent; read story here.
Gina believes in active participation and giving back to our profession through service. Gina serves on the American Library Association’s Website Advisory Committee and is Chairperson for YALSA’s Website Advisory Committee.
Follow her on twitter at @ginaseymour (and @IslipHSLibrary) or on Facebook at IslipHighSchoolLibrary.
Loved this edition! Thank you again!

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Art Vs. Science took to the stage at Club NME at Camden's KOKO on Friday (May 7). For all the latest on Club NME at KOKO, including nights with The Postelles (May 14th) and I Blame Coco (May 21st), check out their website.
Fans pose for the cameras at London's KOKO on Friday (May 7th). Check out all the latest Club NME listings at NME.COM/clubnme.
Art Vs. Science take to the stage at Club NME at Camden's KOKO on Friday (May 7). They were supported by Philadelphia Grand Jury at the London club night.
Punters enjoy the music at Club NME at KOKO on Friday (May 7th).
Art Vs. Science take to the stage at Club NME at Camden's KOKO on Friday (May 7).
Art Vs. Science take to the stage at Club NME at Camden's KOKO on Friday (May 7). They were joined on the bill by DJs Mikey Four, Ed Wilder and Brainlove Records.
Art Vs. Science take to the stage at Club NME at Camden's KOKO on Friday (May 7). For all the latest on Club NME at KOKO, including nights with The Postelles (May 14th) and I Blame Coco (May 21st), check out their website.
Philadelphia Grand Jury perform at Club NME at Camden's KOKO on Friday (May 7th). The band joined Art Vs. Science on the bill for the London club night.
Philadelphia Grand Jury perform at Club NME at Camden's KOKO on Friday (May 7th). Before the show they told NME.COM: "Our shows are fairly unpredictable, we put everything we’ve got into them. There’s always chaos and plenty of audience interaction."
Philadelphia Grand Jury perform at Club NME at Camden's KOKO on Friday (May 7th).
Philadelphia Grand Jury perform at Club NME at Camden's KOKO on Friday (May 7th). The Australian act are currently on a tour of the UK.
Philadelphia Grand Jury play at Club NME at KOKO on Friday (May 7th). For all the latest on Club NME at KOKO, including nights with The Postelles (May 14th) and I Blame Coco (May 21st), check out their website.


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US regulators have launched an inquiry to discover how exactly iPhones and Android smartphone patches are distributed and whether consumers can find out if and when they’re available.
US telecoms regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and consumer watchdog the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have launched a joint inquiry into the state of smartphone security. While the focus is on US carriers and US handset makers, the inquiry may have implications for consumers in other jurisdictions.
One of the main issues is how long and if ever end-user devices actually receive patches distributed by operating system (OS) vendors, and today that basically means Apple and Google for iOS and Android respectively.
The FCC highlights the Stagefright bugs discovered last July — which affected 95 percent of all Android devices and prompted Google, Samsung and LG into monthly security updates — as one of the motivations for launching the investigation.
One of the chief concerns are delays that it takes between the OS vendor creating patches to said patches reaching end-user devices.
“Consumers may be left unprotected, for long periods of time or even indefinitely, by any delays in patching vulnerabilities once they are discovered. To date, operating system providers, original equipment manufacturers, and mobile service providers have responded to address vulnerabilities as they arise. There are, however, significant delays in delivering patches to actual devices—and that older devices may never be patched,” the FTC said in a statement.
The FTC has sent a set of questions about update practices to OS and device makers including Apple, Blackberry, Google, HTC America, LG Electronics USA, Microsoft, Motorola Mobility, and Samsung Electronics America.
The FCC has sent a separate set of questions to US carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and U.S. Cellular, Tracfone Wireless, and T-Mobile US.
The companies have 45 days to respond to the respective orders by the FCC and FTC.
Google-backed research carried out by the UK's University of Cambridge last year found that nearly 90 percent of 20,000 Android devices in the study were exposed to at least one critical bug. The researchers blamed device makers rather than carriers for failing to distribute patches to end-user devices. In the US, carriers are often blamed for failing to deliver security updates.
The FTC wants to know what obstacles that carriers face in delivering updates to devices and where the blame lies for some devices not receiving patches.
When Google announced its monthly updates for Nexus Android devices, which Samsung said it would follow for select Galaxy devices, an HTC US exec said it would not commit to monthly updates, suggesting that carriers prioritised patches for larger vendors due to resource constraints on the carrier side. The exec also highlighted that patching unlocked devices, including Google’s Nexus devices, was different than carrier-specific devices.
The FCC asks carriers to explain in detail the circumstances behind a situation where mobile devices on a network run a modified OS that is unique to the network and whether the carrier is responsible for developing and providing the updates to users.
The FCC goes on to ask if carriers face hurdles in getting consumers to install updates and whether the carrier knows whether updates are actually installed.
It also asks whether the carrier is concerned if it knows whether consumers have installed updates and whether carriers offer consumers a website where they can check if their devices are up to date.
Finally, the FCC wants to find out whether carriers have made commitments in line with Google and Samsung to release monthly updates.


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Up & Overs is a luncheon open to people 55 years of age and older. It is a wonderful opportunity to serve the Bethany family and community, while enjoying fellowship.
Our next lunch is on Friday, February 5, 2016 at 11:30 AM. The speaker will be Craig Murray, with special music by Sammi Friesen.
For more information please contact Wendy P. at (403) 289-4554 or Kerry D. at 403-288-0172.


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As you know, I’ve been devoted to serving Memphis for over 17 years. I will always be grateful for the public’s confidence by electing me 7 times as State Representative and 1 time as City Council member, District 5. It was a true honor and will always mean a lot to me.
I put my 17 year career in public service on the line to run for Mayor of Memphis last year because I believe strongly that we can do better in this city. I stand by that decision.
I’m glad to see several good candidates pulling petitions to run for the soon to be vacant City Council At-Large District who can continue to bring needed reforms to the Council. It’s good to have some new faces with new ideas on how to make Memphis better.
I thank the many supporters who have called asking me to run for that position. I’ve had calls from the press and media, and am making this statement in response to those questions.
After prayerful consideration, I have decided not to run for the vacant City Council seat.
I do love and want to serve the people of Memphis, and very much want to be part of bringing the change we need. When the right opportunity presents itself for public service, I’ll be ready to again offer my 17 years of state and local government experience, my platform of positive change, my passion, drive and dedication to making this a world-class city, for consideration by the voters.
In the meantime, I’ll continue my 21 year private practice as an attorney, volunteering in the community, and spending time with my family and friends.

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CARDIFF – If you follow us on Facebook or Twitter, you have already seen a lot of pictures and message from our latest adventure. We were invited to attend to the official Doctor Who Convention and this is going to be the report of that amazing week-end.
As you may know, I’m a storyteller; I’m used to write novels and the Comic Who scripts, so I’m not exactly a journalist and what I’m going to do with this article is to write a story, a story about two guys who falled into the Doctor Who universe and survived to tell what they saw.
I know, you may feel unconfortable with this kind of report, so you can go to the end of the post (right before the gallery) where you will find a lot of links to other reviews that may suit with your interests.
When the Convention was announced, back in November, I’ve asked for a press pass. Well, this is not exactly a website with Doctor Who related news, we only publish strips, but we wrote a review to the Doctor Who Experience last year and I was already planning to write one about the Convention, so why not to try. I’ve talked for a while with the great guys at BBC and finally I was put in contact with Emma (Senior press officer at BBC Worldwide), you will read her name several times in this post because she’s the woman who realized our dream and we absolutely love her. Anyway, she garanted us the press passes and so our adventure begun.
The whole thing was organized as a single day experience (well, two days if you want to attend to the TARDIS tour, but we’ll talk about this later) and you had so many things to do that you finally understand the real meaning of the “run-thing” like you’re the new Doctor’s companion. The “Panels” were the main attraction and you would enjoy the convention just attending to them, but there were a lot of side activities that made it absolutely perfect.
The convention was held at the Millenium Centre in Cardiff with the main auditorium used for the panel sessions and with the various rooms hosting the other activities like the Special Effect Studio and the Lost Episodes Talks. The side entrance hosted the Prosthetic Demonstration with the DW make-up artists showing us how to “create a Silurian”… uhm, Silurian, did I tell you that I was threathened by a Silurian at the entrance? I know that it was just an actor, but I found it pretty scaring!
There was also a sort of museum of prosthetics and outfits from the recent series of the Doctor (well, the Zygon wasn’t so recent but hey, we love old stuff!). I’m quite sure a lot of them came directly from the recently colosed Doctor Who Experience, but I was very happy to find them again and to take some pictures with the Weeping Angels.
Like every good role playing game, we had also a secondary mission. As you may know, we held a contest in these days and the main prize is a clay figurine of our tiny Smithy. Chiara Cavalli, the amazing artist who made it, just asked us if we could deliver a copy of the model to Matt Smith himself! I nearly fell off my chair when she asked this and I wasn’t sure how to do it, but she worth it so we decided to try and we brought the “package” with us at the Millenium Centre.
We purchased the photography opportunity with the stars, but I knew that it would be impossible for us in that occasion to give him anything, mainly because there wouldn’t be enough time, secondly because I think there would be a couple of snipers ready to shoot if we only would try to give him anything (I’m joking of course, there was a single sniper outside the window, a very kind person if you know him well).
The solution came when we went to take our press passes. There we met Emma, a very kind person who accepted to give to Matt the figurine in our place… and then we realized that we forgot Smithy in our hotel room so… RUN! Got a taxi (which in Cardiff are extremely cheap), reached the hotel, got the figurine and then back to the convention! Emma didn’t only delivered the “package”, she also sent us a picture of Matt with his new gadget; she told us that he loved it and he also showed it to his parents who were at the convention too. Epic win!
After one of the greatest queue I’ve ever experienced, we found ourselves sat down in the main auditorium (after all that run, a bit of relax). Three panel sessions were scheduled during all the day. Meet the Stars, Creators & Directors and Doctor Who Uncut. I will not spend a lot of words about the first panel, mainly because you can find the video of the whole session right after this chapter (and a LOT of pictures in the main gallery of this article), but it was very funny and I loved how Matt, Karen, Arthur and Steven interacted with each other and with the auditorium. Lot of questions asked by the public, but one in particular took a place in my heart. Some guy asked to Moffat: “Are you going to film any episode in UK locations?” The Moff-face was priceless!
Creators & Directors was very interesting, but I have mixed feelings about this panel. It began with a video with scenes from “The Girl Who Waited”, a wonderful but extremely sad episode from last season. The whole panel was dedicated to this single episode. It was very interesting to take a look to every step from the script writing to the phisical realization of the props.
The writer Tom MacRae explained us how the idea of the quarantine world came out and and the explanation of how they came out with the hand-bot and how they were made was great, but that’s all! An amazing “ALL” of course, but we sat down for a full hour listening them talking about a single episode. Why call the panel CreatorS & DirectorS when we only had a look to that single beautiful episode? I’m a writer, so I would have enjoyed a discussion between different writers or different directors! Anyway, this is just my opinion, and I have to admit that, concentrating to a single episode, they had the occasion to give an in depth view of the whole creation process.
Having a Press Pass, we were able to access to a closed press conference with Matt, Karen, Arthur and Caroline Skinner (Executive Producer). It was a bit scaring because actually I felt out of place for all the time. Anyway we had a great occasion and we didn’t want to wast it.
It doesn’t happen every day to see a Dalek running a marathon or to pay your respect to Ianto’s simulacrum! If you are a Whovian, Cardiff is a world of magic and the Convention was the perfect place to live that magic. Meeting the stars, taking picture with the props, walking inside the TARDIS (believe me, you really feel that it’s bigger on the inside) , walking around the console and playng with all that stuff you have only seen in your favourite episodes or simply being examinated by a Judoon. Everything was perfect, a true Whovian experience made more exciting by the Press pass we were gifted! Maybe all that magic in a single day (two days if you attended also to the TARDIS Tour) is too much. In the end we were exausthed, but it worth it! I’m looking forward to the next edition.


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If you have a backflow device of any kind, we are State Certified for testing. Testing is required State of Wisconsin, we can repair the device if the test should fail.
We also install new backflow devices when required by State Law.
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Repair available if the device test should fail.
Installation of new backflow devices when required by State Law.

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We tend to think of homelessness and hunger as inner city issues. We don't have people sleeping on the park benches here in the suburbs, so that must mean there aren't any, right? Or are they polite like us, and they know we want to keep our public areas clean and attractive? Wouldn't want property values to dip, don't you know.
None of the above. Homeless people are driven out of suburban neighborhoods because the police serve the public, and the public doesn't want that "problem" here. Thankfully, Portland is more tolerant. Sure, most people needing help head toward downtown -- the higher concentration of available services, better public transportation, and the ease of finding fellow homeless folks to share with and protect makes the urban areas easier. But they are here, in the suburbs, and they aren't just being polite. They're hiding. We tend to put them in jail, which is fine for some who just need a shelter and a meal, but less desirable for those who ARE suburban middle-class folk who fell on hard times, who don't feel comfortable with the inner city chronically homeless, and are hoping that fortune will again smile upon them soon.
There's this man whom I see every week or so. He sits at different corners on different days, because he's aware that people don't want to see him every day. He used to own a house right down the street. He's disabled and lives in his wheelchair, and he has a little wheeled basket that he can push his bedding around in. He's a veteran, but his disability isn't service-related. He goes by the name Jack, although I suspect he keeps his real name to himself because he's embarrassed about his circumstances. We get to talking every now and then.
Jack hates sitting on the corner begging for money. He never imagined he would be one of "those" people. I can relate only in that I never imagined I would get divorced. I did, I had to, and here I am, not dead. Homeless people tend to joke about being here, not dead, even though this or that or the other thing happened to them. We all use humor to help us through the stuff we don't know how to handle.
Today's topic was food stamps. I was asking Jack if he's able to get enough money every day to eat regularly, and did he receive food stamps. His answers were painful. To receive food stamps, one must have a mailing address. A lot of people do manage, by renting a PO box, or using a friend's address, but Jack doesn't feel great about either of those options. Because even if he did get food stamps, he can only buy food that needs to be prepared. Food stamps aren't allowed for hot, ready-to-eat food, even if it's healthy. They're not allowed for any food that's meant to be consumed on the premises where it's sold. That means he can't go get a hamburger and sit at a table outside and eat it, unless he uses real money. He can't go into the grocery store deli and get that great deal on fried chicken, unless it's yesterday's leftovers over in the cold case. He can't order a pizza, order a cup of soup, or have a sandwich toasted, if he wants to use food stamps. He's more likely to get a wholesome meal if he begs for it.
About half the people in the US who qualify for food stamps actually receive them. And interestingly, it's the states with poorer populations that are better about helping one another. I guess that's always been true -- it's the ostracized who can identify with the needs these people face. If you want something to get done, ask a busy person. If you want generosity, ask a poor person. This baffles me every time.
I know where Jack sleeps, but I can't say because he needs to stay under the radar. I see him out on his corners, rain or shine, patiently waiting for the few people who are both generous and don't suspect he's a drug addict. I drop by with food every now and then. The most helpful thing I can do, though, I think, is to work for exceptions to the "no hot food" rule for those on food stamps. Some restaurants and delis would be happy to serve disadvantaged customers, if they were allowed. Most can't afford to give out free food all the time, but they would take food stamps. Shouldn't they have that choice?


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The SIA „AQUA SAN”, LLC offers the bathtubs, massage bathtubs and sanitary ceramic wares by manufacturers from different countries.
The bathtubs can be ordered with the massage equipment or without any. The wide range of our offer also includes the sanitary ware by different popular manufacturers: water mixers, shower cabins, washbasins, toilets etc.In the salon of the SIA „AQUA SAN”, LLC at 292, Brīvības Street you will have a great opportunity to choose a bathtub for yourself as well as the sanitary ware for your house or apartment.


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We’re enjoying a great playlist at the JobFest—keeping things light for the part time, on-campus and employment job fair. Follow the link to our playlist and stop by to enjoy the fun—and find a great gig!
JobFest is running until 6pm today in Baker University Center, 2nd Floor, 240/242.


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Officials at the Oyster Creek nuclear plant say they've found and stopped two small leaks in underground pipes believed to be the source of a radioactive substance detected earlier this month on the plant property.
Officials say the pipes are being replaced, and there was never a threat to employee or public safety.
Oyster Creek nuclear power plan on Rt.9 in the Forked River section of Lacey Township.
The presence of tritium was detected April 17 during routine environmental testing, and monitoring wells were drilled to determine its extent.
Tritium is a weak, naturally occurring radioactive form of hydrogen that is produced in higher concentrations in nuclear reactors.
The leaks did not force the Lacey Township facility to shut down, but it has been shut down since Saturday because of a failed transformer.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission earlier this month renewed Oyster Creek's license for another 20 years.


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The thrill and excitement of our first time travel experiences positively increases our confidence, broadens our horizons and makes us ultimately more successful in life according to new global research commissioned by Booking.com, the global leader in connecting people with the most incredible places to stay. Whether you’re getting your passport stamped for the first time, trying out a new city or doing something completely out of your comfort zone, the research, which surveyed over 15,000 people from 20 countries worldwide, proves that travelling to new places and opening your mind to different, novel experiences inspires life enriching changes.
Whether their first-time experience was travelling abroad, embracing a new destination, or travelling solo, almost two thirds (65%) said that pushing themselves to take part in a new travel experience vastly increased their confidence. While first-time travel can seem daunting, most agree (61%) that any nerves felt before they travelled were unnecessary.
Re-energised and with confidence, we can be motivated to make more dramatic life decisions. One in 10 (13%) state a first-time travel experience has led them to switching their job or career, one in 10 (13%) saying a first time travel experience led them to change their relationship, and a fifth (21%) have decided to move somewhere completely new.
Respondents also claim that confidence boosted by first-time travel can also open doors to other life-inspiring opportunities, such as meeting new kinds of people (40%), cooking and eating new types of food (43%), learning a new language (29%) and reading and learning about another culture (29%).
This impetus to experience and learn new things leads people to believe that those who have travelled to many places and have tried out different travel experiences tend to be more interesting that those who have not (61%), and that with all these new interpersonal and practical skills they tend to be more successful in their life and career (45%).
A first-time travel experience can be such a momentous occasion in a person’s life that people deem it more exciting than going a first date (53%), landing their first job (51%), making a new friend (62%), and even having a first kiss (36%).
And it seems that once people have the travel bug, it’s hard to shake with about two in three (64%) stating that experiencing places for the first time prompts them to visit other new places, experiences or accommodation in the future.
In fact, almost half (45%) plan to be more adventurous in their travel plans in 2017 and one in two (56%) plan to travel further away from home. Over half plan to take more weekend getaways (54%) and visit somewhere where their friends haven’t been (47%)[i].
And the types of first time experiences people are keen to try in 2017 are broadening, with volunteering based trips (21%), spiritual adventures (23%), eco tours (39%) and road trips (44%), proving to be popular choices for globe-trotting travellers[ii].

industry_corpus2: Travel & Geography