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ISM announces Partnership with Siemens Managed Services
The ISM is proud to announce a new partnership with Siemens which will see them provide the company's Managed Services Team with ISM membership and access to the ISM Professional Sales Certification pathway.
Participation in a robust Sales development learning journey will not only benefit the team by ensuring that its existing skills are recognised, but it will also provide a structure that makes ongoing professional development possible. The outcome will be an even stronger ethical and professional approach to the way they work with customers.
Siemens Managed Services is centered around the energy management sector. It provides metering and data end-to-end services to UK small and large businesses, energy and water companies like First Utility & United Utilities, and their customers. It is also growing its portfolio of digitilised solutions for future energy, such as its heat platform supporting decentralised energy.
Headquartered in Nottingham (UK), Siemens Managed Services is part of the Siemens PLC family. The group is passionate about being the digital partner of choice in their industries, and about creating value in their technology and the data in their installed base for organisations looking to harness the power of the internet of things.
Siemens design and manufacture products and systems ranging from traffic lights, gas turbines and turbine spares to the superconducting magnets used in medical scanners and the drives that are behind many of the UK's manufacturing plants. Siemens are a top employer of entry-level talent in the UK, with over 600 apprentices and a vibrant community of interns, apprentices and graduates.
As the Head of UK New Business, Jon Turner is responsible for multi-million-pound new sales within all Managed Service portfolios in support of both today's and tomorrow's growth. Prior to joining Siemens in 2011, Jon was Head of Field Sales with Centrica and Sales and Marketing Director with Bglobal.
Jon has a passion for developing his Sales team. He not only helps them to improve in the short term, but also has the future firmly in mind. In helping his team to realise the next step in their career progression within Siemens, he aligns development plans to career objectives.
Development is a joint effort. While Jon provides support and coaching, individuals need to invest their energies to make progress.
The Sales culture within the team and across Siemens is one of collaboration, as important as developing new techniques, is to adapt to customer needs through strategic selling.
Siemens Managed Services is excited about a collaboration with ISM that is motivated by adopting best practice, learning from experience and stories, and recognising exceptional and improving individuals. Most importantly, the link-up is an opportunity to build accredited development paths around an ethical framework that supports effective selling and business development.
On his relationship with the ISM so far Jon commented:
"I have been encouraged by ISM's vision and development plans, and I think Siemens together with the ISM can create an environment to succeed in a changing market. Personally, I want to use my experiences and benefit from those of others in the ISM family to create an exemplar UK sales community."
Dave Millichap, ISM Corporate Partnership Manager, added:
"We are delighted to be working with Siemens Managed services Sales team to support their ongoing commitment to their development as Sales Professionals. Engaging with ISM networks, learning resources and reflective learning journeys helps to build a culture of continuous development and highly ethical Sales people. This can only have a positive impact on the already high standards of service given to their customers."
About Siemens
Siemens is a global powerhouse positioned along the electrification value chain – from power generation, transmission and distribution to smart grid solutions and the efficient application of electrical energy – as well as in the areas of medical imaging and laboratory diagnostics. Today, Siemens has around 377,000 employees in more than 200 countries/regions. We operate in production and manufacturing plants worldwide. In addition, we have office buildings, warehouses, research and development facilities or sales offices in almost every country/region in the world.
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About the Institute of Sales Management
Now rebranded as the Institute of Sales Management, it exists to promote the professionalism and integrity of sales by providing internationally recognised learning opportunities, thought leadership, peer to peer guidance and advice and industry related news and information. The ISM will continue to concentrate its efforts on being the leading body for the sales industry, its people and organisations responsible for providing training and learning opportunities.
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Electronic Health Record Systems
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems are computer applications that support the clinical and patient workflow functions of a health center or medical office. EHR systems have several "modules" with functionality to support the clinical workflow of a health care facility. Typical functional modules include:
- Patient Demographic Data: Supports the collection of patient information.
- Clinical History Documentation: Supports the collection of patient's family, social and medical history.
- Clinical Visit/Encounter Documentation: Supports the collection of clinical information obtained during an office visit, such as vital signs, chief complaint, provider documentation, physical examination, impression and plan.
- Medication Management: Supports the collection of information regarding current medications, medication allergies and facilitates electronic prescribing, medication administration and medication reconciliation activities.
- Orders and Results Management: Supports the ability for the provider to place an order and document results for a lab test, diagnostic test, medication and/or procedure.
- Charge Capture: Supports the ability to generate charges for a visit based on documentation and orders placed, and in some cases send the billing data to a billing system.
- Workflow Management: Includes tools for users to manage the current day's schedule and tasks, such as approving orders and signing off on notes.
- Reporting: Supports the ability to run reports to assist with managing daily patient flow, proactively managing patient flow and other aggregate information needed to support your organization.
- Scanning: Supports the ability to scan paper documents and attach them to the electronic chart.
- Patient Portal: Supports the ability for the patient to log into a secure website and fill out forms, request an appointment, view their chart (or portions of their chart) and communicate with a provider.
EHR systems can be stand alone, but are typically found in conjunction with a Practice Management System, which is used for registration, scheduling and billing purposes. An EHR may have its own integrated Practice Management Functionality (Figure 1) or be interfaced to a standalone Practice Management System (Figure 2).
Pediatric Specific EHR Functionality
The pediatrics specialty requires some additional or enhanced EHR functionality. In addition to the standard EHR functionality listed above, pediatric systems generally include the following:
- Well Child Exam Templates: Includes well child exam templates by age group.
- Sick Visit Templates for Common Pediatric Problems: Includes standard templates for common pediatric illness, injury, first aid and triage.
- Immunization Management: Supports the ability to track immunizations needed, immunizations given, including detailed information about administration of immunizations. Interfaces with Immunization registries.
- Growth Charts: Growth charts that accommodate child growth records. Height, weight and other parameters to be measured should be easy to enter and then automatically plotted on the growth charts.
- Asthma Flow Charts/Action Plans: Supports ability to track asthma action plans and peak flow charts.
- Weight-Based Dose Calculators: Supports the ability to calculate medications dosing using age and weights.
- School, Sports and Camp Forms Management: Supports the ability to utilize the data collected in templates to be printed out in formats required by various agencies.
- Confidential Documents for Adolescent Assessments: Ability to designate all or part of a chart as confidential for staff viewing and parental access.
- Consent Management: Ability to track consents needed for various types of treatment.
A school-based health center (SBHC) may use some or all of the functionality available in an EHR system and will greatly benefit from the features found in pediatric systems. View the Special Considerations/Configuration for SBHCs resource which includes some of the key clinical functions of an SBHC, the functionality in an EHR system that will support the task and a discussion of any special configuration that might be needed specifically for an SBHC.

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Hercules Road, Sherford, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 8FA
Open Thursday to Monday 10am to 5pm
Sherford is a new community in the heart of Devon. The town will be the perfect mix of traditional Georgian style architecture, paired with contemporary design and is set to become one of the most thriving market towns in the region. Sherford is designed to be self-sustainable and so will offer a variety of community facilities which shall include a health centre, town hall, library, theatre and sports centre. The first of the schools, Sherford Vale Primary School is already open.
Located in one of the country's most picturesque locations which is renowned for beautiful country landscapes and coastlines, it is ideal for residents seeking a quieter country lifestyle with easy links to the city.
Over 90% of our home owners would recommend a Bovis Homes to a friend!
Based on homeowner feedback in an independent national new homes survey conducted by the Home
Builders Federation (HBF)
Getting around
Sherford, situated between Plymouth and the South Hams, is ideally located in the county of Devon. The A38, know as the Devon Expressway, is only minutes away and provides easy links to the larger cities of Plymouth and Exeter as well as the neighbouring county of Cornwall. A bus service runs every 30 minutes from Sherford to the city centre. Plymouth Railway Station is just 15 minutes away and provides access to all major cities including a direct train to London Paddington. For air travel, Exeter International Airport is under an hour away.
A trip to the shops
As Sherford is designed to be self-sustainable it will be home to an employment and retail space of over 80,000m2 making basic shopping easily accessible for residents. Just a short drive away is Plymouth's shopping centre Drake Circus which offers over 60 national stores and restaurants. The newly modernised Exeter city centre which is under an hour away also offers many national retailers as well as quirky shops and independent restaurants.
Taking time out
There will be footpaths and cycle routes placed around Sherford taking residents through a 500 acre parkland and woodland. Sherford will also offer environmental initiatives such as community gardens, allotments, wildlife corridors and bat bridges. Not too far away is the iconic Smeatons Tower Lighthouse on The Plymouth Hoe which hosts public events all year round including the spectacular British Fireworks Championships. Royal William Yard, the formal Royal Naval Dockyard, is also close by boasting a range of bespoke find dining establishments plus a museum and art gallery which host a range of public events throughout the year.
The first Primary School at Sherford is fully open with and a further Primary and Secondary School to follow in future phases. Sherford also falls under the catchment area for Ivybridge Academy. There are a number of colleges in nearby Plymouth offering a variety of subjects as well as being home to two universities; The University of Plymouth - ranked in the top 2% of universities in the world and The University of St Mark & St John, one of the UK's top universities for student satisfaction.
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Nearly anything these days can be purchased online from books to clothes to movies and everything in between is just a few clicks away. Even now, items we never thought were possible to buy online are steadily becoming available with one industry standing out in particular: mattresses.
Online mattress retailers have perfected a blend of personality and customers service alongside a tangible product. The result is satisfied customers and huge profits. Recognizing what an investment a new bed is to many people, especially money-tight millennials, the retailers set out to disrupt the way we think about purchasing beds, and big purchases in general. Many offer very generous return policies and money back guarantees, as well as responsive customers service and interactive sites that help each shopper to find exactly what kind of bed they're looking for.
So whether you're in the market for a new bed or just scoping out the next big thing, the world of online mattresses could be just what you're looking for. Take a look at this infographic for more on the rapidly changing mattress industry and what it means for eCommerce of the future.


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A Cincinnati federal prosecutor said that keeping a 76-year-old priest in prison will "deter other priests" from abuse. This is prejudice, not justice, not truth. Awhile back, some good people reading These Stone Walls reported that they came across an interview with Judge Alex Kozinski, a high profile judge on the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. He had been one of the very few judges in the public square to address openly the plague of wrongful convictions in America's courts. He wrote … [Read more...]
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London is one of the biggest cities in the world and home to thousands of businesses. It has a thriving business culture and one that most cities envy. It was ranked number 1 in the world for business by Forbes Magazine recently in a survey on the most influential cities. With such a reputation it is a great place to hold a conference.
London is very popular with foreign investors as they see it as a growth market. There is a lot of investment from the Far East in particular as they buy property off plan. As well as foreign investment, it has the highest concentration of corporate headquarters per capita including 68 companies on Forbes Global 2000 list. It is also Europe's capital for finance and technology start-ups. The start-up Genome project estimates there is 3000 start-ups in London. Technology companies like Google have a huge presence too. The London office is the biggest Google office in the world outside of Silicon Valley.
Joel Kotkin from Forbes Magazine explains why London is so great for business. "A preferred domicile for the global rich, London is not only the historic capital of the English language, which contributes to its status as a powerful media hub and major advertising centre, but it's also the birthplace of the cultural, legal and business practices that define global capitalism."
Emily Falconer from No. 4 Hamilton Place, a West London conference venue, said "given London is a hub for business, it is the ideal place to hold a conference. It has great transport links making it easy to get around. It is also a fun city and perfect for those longer conferences where delegates stay for the week. Here at No.4 Hamilton Place, we provide conference and meeting rooms for up to 250 people. Within the Edwardian town house our rooms are a blend of old and new, with a great deal of character and the latest technology."
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Are you interested in seeking out a chiropractor? Here are a few reasons to consider receiving chiropractic care on a regular basis.
Back and Neck Pain
Chiropractors employ a wide variety of techniques designed to eliminate pain in the neck, upper back, and lower back. They believe that spinal misalignments can cause the nervous system to function improperly, sending the wrong signals to different parts of the body and causing a host of ailments. Their methods promote structural wellness, so they'll strive to not only do away with your discomfort, but also to enhance your overall wellbeing. Before too long, you'll be standing up straight and projecting an air of confidence and poise. Chiropractic care can also reduce the need for pain medications, which do nothing to treat the root issue and lead to dependency.
Pain, Numbness, or Tingling
The treatment of issues in extremities, such as the hands, feet, hips, and shoulders, has always been a major part of chiropractic care. A chiropractor will attempt to ease pressure on the affected nerves, preventing the need for surgery or strong medications.
Stress Relief
A professional chiropractic examination will assess the health of your nervous system to find out what's wrong, and your chiropractor will subsequently attempt to restore your body's balance. Many patients report reduced stress levels and increased energy after achieving proper spinal health. In addition, chiropractic care addresses unwanted impairments, allowing patients to get physical exercise that further contributes to a stress-free state of mind.
Automotive Accident Recovery.
Many people who are involved in car accidents aren't aware that they've experienced significant structural damage until long after the fact, and some may not even experience symptoms for years. If you've recently been in a collision or experienced some form of blunt trauma, it may be helpful to get a comprehensive evaluation to save yourself some potentially bigger problems down the line.
Headache Relief.
Many chiropractors believe that some spinal misalignments, such as vertebral subluxations, cause headaches. Your chiropractor will attempt to make adjustments to relieve pressure on the nerves that are causing your discomfort. This, in turn, will make your nervous system function more effectively as a whole.
Preventative Health
Chiropractors can give you personalized advice on how to make adjustments to your lifestyle in order to boost your immune system and prevent sickness down the road. With a stronger immune system, you'll be less susceptible to colds, the flu, pneumonia, cancer, and other forms of illness.
Lower Costs
Chiropractic care is often considerably less expensive than traditional medical options. In addition, the chiropractic approach aims to treat the root causes of medical issues rather than simply fixing the symptoms; this may be a more cost-effective method over the long term.
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You can set it to either Yes or No and it indicates whether you are interested in having Staff develop surprise plots for your character based on your background, past roleplay, etc. No guarantees are made as to what these plots may contain, nor does setting this option to Yes guarantee that something will be developed for your character. But having a lot of information—such as Events, Notes (for example about goals) and Relations—definitely makes it more likely. If there are any questions, please let us know.


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We at Windermere Gardens believe that our elite care providers are the backbone of our success. If you are interested in becoming part of a winning team who values their clients' needs above all, please view our available employment opportunities below.
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PNP to take ''all necessary precautions'' in return to anti-drug war
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will take "all necessary precautionary measures" to ensure that the return of administration's anti-illegal drug campaign to them will be less bloody, its spokesperson said Wednesday.
In a radio interview, Chief Superintendent Dionardo Carlos said as part of their preparation, PNP Director General Ronald dela Rosa wants full speed but extreme caution in their operation.
"It means, the chief PNP takes all necessary precautionary measures to ensure it will be less bloody. Suspects will be arrested alive," Carlos said.
He said only assigned enforcement team will handle drug operations.
"The task is, those who are assigned to conduct police operations, the only outright (personnel) are our PNP drug enforcement group and few enforcement team and units on our regional and provincial police station office," Carlos said.
"The anti-criminality has administrative personnel, they are not authorized to conduct drug operation," he added.
Other preparation by the PNP will be using body cameras on policemen during operations and continuous internal cleansing in their ranks.
The PNP thanked the Congress for the budget given to them that will be used to purchase more body cameras. Carlos said they have some cameras given by local government units.
Carlos also said all their operations are coordinated with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.
Last Tuesday, President Rodrigo Duterte issued a memorandum order directing the Philippine National Police and other anti-drug agencies to resume their participation in the administration's war on drugs.
PDEA welcomed the order of the president as they have been admitting they are undermanned, under-funded and under equipped, and there is a need for other law enforcement agencies, particularly the PNP in the fight against illegal drugs.
But Malacanang explained that PDEA would still lead the anti-drug operations.
"While PNP and other law enforcement agencies will provide active support in the government's campaign against illegal drugs, PDEA shall continue to be the overall lead agency pursuant to Republic Act No. 9165 (Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002)," Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque he said. Ella Dionisio/DMS


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A pregnant St. Louis woman claims she was maced and thrown to the ground by police officers during the Ferguson rioting on Sunday night.
Mikiesha Wickerson says she believes you can say anything you want whenever you want in this country.
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A pregnant protester claimed she was maced, thrown to the ground, and held at gunpoint by police during protests and riots in Ferguson.
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Cellphone video allegedly captured the incident Sunday night at a parking lot at W. Florissant and Lucas and Hunt. It shows police officers in riot gear rushing a vehicle and pulling the people inside to the ground.
"They was just like if y'all don't shut up, we're gonna mace y'all and take y'all to jail," said Mikiesha Wickerson, who's six months pregnant.
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Wickerson claims her two cousins and their friend in the car were yelling at police with the doors to the car closed and not moving when the officers rushed the vehicle. She said no one inside the car had weapons.
Everyone in the car was arrested and taken to jail, said Wickerson.
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"I was like 'can I please get some air' because I started contracting and I was sweating and had the mace running through my eyes," Wickerson said.
She was taken to a hospital after the incident and checked out, and said she was told the baby should be fine.


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Welcome Back, Ron Palillo
Ron Palillo, also known as Ronald Gabriel Palillo, is a famous American actor better known for his starring role in the popular American television series Welcome Back, Kotter. In the sitcom, Ron Palillo starred as a high school student, Arnold Horshack. However, the Television sitcom aired almost five years from 1975 to 1979.
Born on April 2, 1949, in Cheshire, Connecticut, Ron started his acting career. The name Palillo derives its roots from the Italian town of Bari, Puglia. He was so enthusiastic about drama and acting that by the time he was turning 14 years old, Ron awed everyone by starting his own summer theater in his hometown of Cheshire, Connecticut. To the surprise of many, including his parents, Gabriel and Carmel Palillo, the summer theater was a success and helped to affirm Ron's interest in professional acting.
Ron discovered his passion for acting and preforming early on in life. This discovery would propel him into stardom and a prosperous acting career. Apart from acting, he proved to be also good in other arts, including drawing illustrations, script writing, directing plays, dramas, and short skits.
Apart from being a theatrical genius, Ron is also a wonderful color and black & white pen artist. He is credited with providing the art and illustrations for two children's books: The Red Wings of Christmas and A Gift for the Contessa. As an artist, he uses the name "Ronald G. Paolillo", in memory of his late father. His artistic works have been displayed and sold at various art galleries in California, New York, and Hawaii, among other places in the world. After completing his high school education, he joined the University of Connecticut at Storrs, where he studied drama and graduated in 1972 with a bachelor's degree in Dramatic Arts. During his education at the university, he participated in numerous college plays and dramas whereby honed his acting and performing skills. It's at the University of Connecticut at Storrs that he returned to become a tutor during the 1990s. After receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Connecticut, Ron joined the University of Fairfield in Fairfield, Connecticut to pursue his postgraduate degree.
Soon after graduating from the University of Connecticut, Ron got a job with a tour company, which was famous for performing Shakespeare's plays. Yet again, Ron got the opportunity to play different roles in the plays. According to Ron, he received priceless experience from acting in these Shakespearean plays. Some of the plays included A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, and The Taming of the Shrew. After working with the touring company for some time, Ron joined a Repertory company in Miami, Florida. Soon after, Ron moved to New York City where his acting career took a turn to success and prosperity.
His first roles upon arrival in New York included theater roles as Mozart in Amadeus, Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls, and George in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf, among many other acting roles. In fact, he received The Best Actor award for his role as Mozart in Amadeus. In the mid-1990s, Ron organized a promotional event in New York City's Grand Central Terminal, where he and other actors were dressed in 1970s clothing. In this event, they distributed Metro Cards to the passing commuters. The Metro Cards were meant to publicize a week of 1970s programming on music television channel VH1.
He also got a role in the off Broadway success Hot 1 Baltimore. Ron stayed with the show for more than a year and due to his outstanding role in the show, he got a lead role in the musical special The Last Sweet Days of Isaac. He featured on the television musical special for quite some time, before being invited to go on tour with Mickey Rooney in A Midsummer Night's Dream. He also featured in Summer Brave, a serious play, which included Jan Sterling in the cast.
As mentioned earlier, Ron became a household name due to his role in the Television Sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter. In the show, he played the role of a high school student known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack. During the first season of the show, Ron's character, Horshack was associated with a thermos brand P.O.T.A lunchbox. The character's accent was derived from a combination of the New Haven accent derived from his aunt and the accent of the Dustin Hoffman character in "Midnight Cowboy". Ron was so good in the role that he won rave reviews and the "ooh-ooh" that was associated with his character as Horshack in the sitcom. According to an episode in the Television series, the name Horshack means the cattle are dying. The show became a hit to the extent that in 1976, Mattel started producing a line of Welcome Back, Kotter dolls and merchandise. The Welcome Back, Kotter Board Game by Ideal was also released in 1976 following the success of the Kotter dolls.
After performing for several years, the Welcome Back, Kotter show came to an end in 1979. Thereafter, Ron played supporting roles in a variety of television shows and became a voice performer in a variety of animated series, including Laverne and Shirley in the Army and Darkwing Duck. He played the leading role character in Rubik, the Amazing Cube in 1983. Besides the mentioned shows, Ron was also featured in several other theater shows, including Oklahoma, Butterfingers Angel, I hate Hamlet, A Holiday Memory, and How To Succeed. It was while playing the role of Truman Capote in A Holiday Memory in 1996 that he got the invitation to feature on Ellen. He was to be the guest star in a single episode, but to his delight, he received several other invitations to perform in the show. During the Television shows, Ron played the love interest of Ellen's friend, Audrey. It was also during this period that Pelican Publishers published his second book, A Gift for the Contessa. The book had outstanding illustrations, which further underlined his artistic prowess.
Ron has not confined his art prowess to New York alone; he has traversed other parts of the country performing what he knows best, acting. He directed a musical comedy known as 3 Guys Naked from the Waist Down in Los Angeles. The comedy received many accolades and awards in the drama circles. He also toured for several months in a two-character comedy known as The Fourposter. Yet again, the comedy received rave reviews and accolades from drama critics. Ron broke nearly all box office records when he directed and starred in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Cuillo Center for the Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida. The show was extended three times and ran for a record seven and a half months. Possibly due to the success of the show, Ron was made the Artistic Director of the theater. Thereafter, he went on to direct a new edition of The Phantom of the Opera. During the same time period, Ron was the guest star at the Lake Pepin Theater where he played the starring roles in Blithe Spirit and Arsenic and Old Lace. He returned to Lake Pepin Theater several times to perform different plays including Art, whereby he portrays Arthur in Camelot. He always longed to play this role since his childhood days.
While still at Los Angeles, Ron won the Dramalogue award for his role in P.S. Your Cat is Dead. In the play, he stars as a cat burglar to utter perfection. This particular acting role won him great reviews and accolades from various drama quarters. This brought him a showing in New York where he met up with Tyne Daly with whom he played the Artful Dodger to her Nancy in a previous production of Oliver.
Ron has starred and appeared in hundreds of films and plays as both the main actor and a guest star. Some of the best films that have propelled his stardom include:
- Skatetown, USA
- Surf II
- Doin' Time
- Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives
- Committed
- Hellgate
- Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster
- Wind
- Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star
- The Root of All Evil
- The Guardians
In the movie Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives released in 1986, Ron played Allen Hawes. The movie is a horror movie about Jason who is an undead serial killer. Although Ron didn't have a major starring role in the movie, it showed his flexibility and ability to act in any kind of movie, from comics to horror movies. The film opened in 1,610 theaters making 6.7 million dollars in its first weekend.
Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster was shot in Canada. The movie indicated the international exposure and experience that Ron possessed. The film is about Lamas, a character who tries to eliminate a major drug cartel after one of his students dies of a drug overdose. During his quest to extinguish the cartel, he meets several characters including Ron's character, who will both assist and hinder his quest for justice.
Skatetown, U.S.A was among the first films that Ron featured in alongside Patrick Swayze, Ruth Buzzi, Scott Baio, Maureen McCormick, and Flip Wilson. The film is an American comedic feature film that emphasizes on the craze of roller disco in the early 60s and 70s. In the movie, Ron took the role of Frankey.
Surf II is an American comedy that was produced in 1984. It was written and directed by Randall M. Badat, starring the likes of Eddie Deezen, Eric Stoltz, and Jeffery Rogers among other actors including Ron. The film is set as a beach party movie, mixing elements of comedy, fiction, horror, and teen film genres.
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star is an American movie that was released in 2003. Sam Weisman directed it and it starred David Spade and Mary McCormack. Ron was among the cast that performed the cameos. In the movie, Dickie Roberts is a former child star who shot to fame on an eponymous TV show. The movie turns into an interesting comedy film as Dickie Roberts cracks up the viewers with his silly jokes.
Doin' Time (1985) was released on 19th May, 1985. On its release, the film was rather underrated and it did not receive many reviews. As the years went by, it gained in popularity. It stars Pat McCormick, Richard Mulligan, and Jimmy Walker. Ron also features in the movie. One highlight of the movie was a special appearance by Muhammad Ali, the former world boxing heavyweight champion.
As of 1999, Ron was teaching acting at the same school he attended, The University of Connecticut in Stores. The university is renowned for offering scholarships in acting to undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in acting. The Nafe E. Katter-Ron Palillo Scholarship is awarded to students or interested individuals who have contributed to departmental productions and demonstrated exceptional talent. Ron Palillo has also proved to be philanthropic. In the year 2008, he appeared on Broadway Backward 4, a charity event for people living with HIV/AIDS. All the proceeds from the event went towards assisting people from different parts of the world who are living with HIV/AIDS.
In 2005, Ron released his first full-length play called The Lost Boy. The play is about the creation of Peter Pan, based on the novel written by J. M. Barrie. Ron wrote the play, which was later produced in New York City. The play has received radiant reviews from drama enthusiasts and reviewers. As of July 2010, a new mounting was to occur at the "Playhouse on Park" in West Hartford, Connecticut, with Ron playing the title character. Moreover, an idea of a film version of the play was raised before the mounting was to occur.
In the film The Curse of Micah Rood, Ron puts in a splendid performance as the starring Micah Rood, thereby winning several awards as the Best Actor in a variety of film festivals. The Curse of Micah Rood is based on a 17th Century prodigy from Norwich, Connecticut who was known as Micah Rood. Micah Rood was a hermit who loved his solitude and his prized apple orchard. When a peddler infringes onto his orchard, Micah Rood accuses him of stealing his apples and commits a brutal deed that soon after taints the apples of his orchard with the blood of guilt. The film was recently shown at the New London Film Festivals in November 2008.
Apart from films, Ron has also featured in numerous television shows and made several guest appearances in popular Television sitcoms and shows. Besides Welcome Back, Kotter, he has starred in other television shows including Match Game PM, Laverne and Shirley in the Army, The Invisible Woman, Rubik the Amazing Cube, Snakeeater, One Life to Live, Welcome Back, Kotter: The E! True Hollywood Story, and Celebrity Boxing 2, among many other television shows. He also made special appearances in several television sitcoms including The Love Boat, Alice, The A-Team, CHiPs, Matt Houston, Murder, She Wrote, Trapper John, M.D., Darkwing Duck, Ellen, Mr. Rhodes, and Duckman.
Ron's latest movie It's a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny's Stand was released in 2010. Other popular films and movies that gained him further recognition include The Curse of Micah Rood, The Guardians, Tree 2: The Root of All Evil, and Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. In The Curse of Micah Rood, he played Micah Rood, in The Guardians, his cast name was Professor Walker while in The Root of All Evil; his cast name was Dougie Styles.
Currently, Ron reportedly resides in Palm Beach, Florida where he is a lecturer at the G-Star school of the Arts for Motion Pictures and Broadcasting. He still loves acting, directing, as well as writing new movies, films, and plays. Not much is known about his family, but he has two brothers and a sister. His elder brother, Richard is an eye surgeon, while his other brother is Robert is a salesperson and marketer. His sister Ann pursued education and became a schoolteacher.
Ron Palillo is still an active actor, director, writer, and illustrator. His personal and private life has remained just that, private. Not much detail is given concerning his married life and family. Nonetheless, his works in acting and drama will undoubtedly leave a long-lasting legacy among his peers in the entertainment and recreational arts fraternity.
Check out these links for more information on Ron Palillo:
- Ron Palillo Page on Corporate Artists
- The Wikipedia Entry on Ron Palillo
- Ron Pallilo Pictures at All Star Pics
- Ron Palillo's Profile at IMDb
- Friday the 13th: Where are They Now?
- Information on Ron Palillo at NNDB
- Ron Palillo on Who's Dated Who
- A Biography of Ron Palillo
- Ron Palillo Photos at ACE Photos
- Ron Palillo's Page at Famous Why
- Ron Palillo's Pictures at FanPix
- Ron Palillo Information at Answers.com
- Video of Ron Palillo Fighting Dustin Diamond
- Ron Palillo: Teaching in Palm Beach County
- Interview with Ron Palillo
- 3 Rare Pictures of Ron Palillo
- Ron Palillo Movies on Film Watching
- Ron Palillo Movies & TV on Amazon
- Ron Palillo on Daylife
- Ron Palillo: Head of G-Star Class
- Watch Ron Palillo on Video Surf
- Latest Pictures of Ron Palillo
- Ron Palillo's Fan Mail Address
- Information on Ron Palillo's Birthplace
- How Tall is Ron Palillo?
- Ron Palillo Entry on Side Reel
- Ron Palillo on Behind the Voice Actors
- Ron Palillo on Solar Movie
- Where is Ron Palillo Now?
- Ron Palillo at the Museum of Learning
- Ron Palillo's Page at Voice Chasers
- Ron Palillo Movies at CD Universe
- What Ever Happened to Horshack?
- Ron Palillo Pictures at Movie Market
- Welcome Back, Kotter on Fun Movie Site
- Broadway World's Collection of Ron Palillo Pictures
- Broadway Backwards Ron Palillo Pictures
- Daddy was The Biggest Stepmother in Texas!
- Ron Palillo at the 6th Annual "TV Land Awards"
- "Welcome Back" by John Sebastian
- Ron Palillo Autograph for Sale
- Poster of Skatetown USA
- Ron Palillo Movies at Barnes & Noble
- Ron Palillo on TV Shows Online
- Horshack's Law on the Ellen Encyclopedia
- Ron Palillo Picture at the Movie Store
- Ron Palillo on Hollywood is Calling
- Ron Palillo on Find Target
- The "Sweathogs" Signed Photograph
- Ron Palillo's Appearance in The Tempest
- Signed Palillo Photo on ebay
- Ron Palillo Images at WireImage
- Ron Palillo Movies on Filmbug
- Ron Palillo Pictures at Kngine Movies
- Ron Palillo DVDs on CineButler
- Palillo Movies at the Kalahari
- Horshack Test
- All About Welcome Back, Kotter
- Ron Palillo on Yidio
- Palillo Movies at the Video Detective
- Ron Palillo & Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs
- Ron Palillo Movies at BlockBuster
- Ron Palillo Pictures on Patrick McMullan
- Ron Palillo Filmography
- "Shop for A Cause" Picture
- Welcome Back, Kotter on Classic TV
- Review of Skatetown, USA
- Ron Palillo in Rehearsal
- I'm in Love with Your Wife
- Ron Palillo Pictures on Celebrity Wonder
- Picture of Debralee Scott & Ron Palillo
- Ron Palillo on Movies Visual
- Ron Palillo Images at Celeb Domain
- Laverne & Shirley in the Army
- Movies and Career Information
- The Darkwing Duck Episode Guide
- Ron Palillo on Worldwide Corporate Events
- He's Not Horshack
- Ron Palillo Goes Naked on Hollywood
- The Lost Boy
- Illustrations by Ronald Paolillo
- Actor Finally Escapes Horshack
- Review of The Curse of Micah Rood
- The Curse of Micah Rood
- The Curse of Micah Rood Trailer
- It's a Dog Gone Tale: Destiny's Stand Factsheet
- Watch It's a Dog Gone Day: Destiny's Stand
- Ron Palillo on Locolobo Events
- Ron Palillo's Profile at eNotes
- Ron Palillo Videos on OVGuide
- Ron Palillo Movies at Movie Mars
- Ron Palillo on Trip Atlas
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A German immigrant, Fred J. Ertl Sr. settled in Dubuque, Iowa, during the 1920s and immediately went to work as a journeyman gray-iron molder, making cast-iron furnace parts for the Adams Company. As a result of a labor strike in 1945, he started his own business manufacturing toy tractors from aluminum alloy. His sons removed the backseat of the family car to make room for the models which they sold at toy stores and five-and-dimes.
Fred Ertl is selected to the Hall of Fame for creating the foundation from which all contemporary diecast makers spring.
Thanks to Dana Johnson for historical account!
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Realizing You Are A Father!
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The birth of your child puts you on cloud nine and gives you a feeling of pride. But some time later, you start realizing, how your life has changed completely. Becoming a father of a small bundle of joy comes with great responsibilities and high expectations. Some of the 'new' dads realize this feeling before the baby is born, some realize it as soon as they hold their new born baby in their arms for the first time, and some comprehend it after a few days when the excitement reduces a bit.
After the realization sinks in, there are a lot of things which the father might feel. He feels confused about what his role should exactly be, how his behaviour with the baby should exactly be, etc.
He might get a feeling of fear thinking about whether he will be a good or sometimes a 'super' dad. He might be a little scared to take the responsibility of a small life, his baby's life.
Being a dad, he initially may find it difficult to connect with the baby. This feeling is more common in fathers than in new mothers.
Your relationship with your partner also can change (at least for the first few days after the birth of the baby). You and your partner have another person, who is the centre of attraction for all. It might be difficult to talk on any other subject with your wife.
All these changes may seem to be huge to you and give you a sudden jolt. But remember, becoming a father is a gift your baby has given you. Enjoy every moment of your life and the responsibilities that come along will seem to be fun!


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Samsung Gear Sport 2018 Test Review and compare with Garmin and Polar
Samsung Gear Sport 2018 Test Review and compare with Garmin and Polar
The Samsung Gear sport is even smarter than before, with pulse heart rate measurement, activity tracking, GPS and of course the extensive communication with your Android phone. As a combination between the old Gear S3 and Gear Fit 2, you choose with the Samsung Gear Sport the best of Samsung in 1 smartwatch.
A smart and beautiful smartwatch with the best of Samsung
The round, smart clock of the Samsung Gear Sport gives you the freedom to forget your phone. Not only does he measure a lot, you also use it for messages, social media, calling and much more. View the Gear Sports offer!
They had to pull out all they had in mind for the Samsung Gear Sport to keep going/running ahead. He had to be smarter, more comprehensive, more comfortable, easier to operate, more reliable heart rate measurement and a better processor, working memory and storage capacity had to be expanded. In fact, Samsung had to adjust everything to beat the intense competition from Garmin, Polar, Fitbit and of course the arch enemy Apple (Watch).
The Gear Sport has just like the old Gear S3 GPS in the clock so you use it for running, cycling, skating, etc. This frees you and you can also record your ride without bringing your phone on your favorite bike ride or your other sports workouts (as of course also running).
This GPS unit ensures that you can keep track of all routes while exercising, without having to bring your phone. That makes sports freer and therefore more beautiful!
Not just for Samsung
Your phone does not necessarily have to be a Samsung, because the Gear Sport connect with all newer Android phones. Do you have an iPhone? Then it is a shame and you do not have much. This 'stand-alone' use is ideal for my running tours, many smartwatches do not have this. With this, he really has an advantage in my eyes.
Operating system
A good smartwatch starts with a faster and better operating system than the old S3. For this, the Samsung chooses with its smartwatch its own operating system Tizen. The developers are given the opportunity to indicate which resolution their app will run. For example, you can choose 216 by 432 pixels (just like the Gear Fit 2 Pro) or 360 by 360 pixels for example. If you opt for the latter, you can then opt for the Sport.
Using the screen gives you a lot of information such as sports apps, calendar appointments, e-mails and much more. On the home screen, you can see the main app icons that lead to the more extensive applications. The fitness tracker has no control buttons on the side.
It is good to know that the Gear Sport (SM-R600) supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This allows you to pair it with your phone. This allows all information from your phone to be displayed on your Gear Sport. You can even call this smartwatch and pay via MST (Magnetic Secure Transmission) or NFC (Near Field Communication).
Perfect combination:
Samsung and Under Armor are a good addition to each other's products, services and knowledge. In this case, this resulted in a large number of advanced fitness and sleep registration apps, the activity detection and automated motivation notifications.
A comparison of the Gear Sport goes up with a number of other smartwatches. The Garmin Vivomove HR for example.
Versus Fit and S3
The Samsung Gear Sport is a combination of the best of the Gear Fit and the Gear S3 from Samsung. The watch plate of the Gear Sport is just like that of the Samsung Gear S 3 round but a bit smaller.
The S3, however, was ridiculously large and that is the Sport fortunately less. The diameter of the plate is still very large at 42.9 mm, but it is still an important half inch smaller.
The smartwatch is available in black, but also in bright blue. So you can choose a nice twist on the timeless, round watch plate.
The Gear Sport has an improved water resistance compared to both comparison models. As long as there are no major temperature differences, you can take a shower and even swim (water resistance rating: 5ATM). Another nice aspect is that each watch strap of 20mm fits this watch. Are you tired of blue or black? Then you just choose another band.
On the Go
Health and safety have received extra attention in this watch. For example, there is not only a airplane stand (where you get advice for stretching and stretching exercises), but also an car driving mode (where you do not get any information at all while you are on the road).
Samsung Gear Sport Specifications
Body Dimensions 48.8 x 42.3 x 10.4 mm (1.96 x 1.67 x 0.45 in)
Weight 43 g
Build Stainless Steel
SIM No
Samsung Pay Yes
IP68 certified Dustproof and water resistant over 1.5 meters and 30 minutes
Display Type Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 1.2 inches (~43.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 360 x 360 pixels (~302 PPI pixel density)
Multitouch Yes
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Always-on display Yes
Rotating bezel Yes
Platform OS Tizen-based wearable platform
Chipset Exynos 3250 Dual
CPU Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400MP2
Memory Card slot No
RAM Internal 4 GB, 512 MB
Camera No
Sound Alert types Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth v4.1
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB No
Features Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, heart rate, barometer
Messaging SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM
Browser No
Java No
Qi wireless charging Yes
S-Voice natural language commands and dictation Yes
Sound formats MP3/M4A/AAC/WAV
Photo viewer Yes
Voice memo/dial/commands Yes
Battery Non-removable Li-Ion 250 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 48 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 48 h (mixed usage)
The big question now of course arises: Do you have to buy it? Contrary to what you might think, I do not consider it a resounding yes. Because my answer is twofold: No, certainly not if you now have the older Gear S3. I would not buy it if you are a half or full marathon runner and really want to get all the info to improve your performance. The (admittedly more expensive) Garmin 935 or Polar V800 are really better.
Are you still there?
If you want more information on your sports watch PLUS also want to get a lot of running and sports information, then I am positive. So yes he is fine, if you do not have a (good) tracker and want to keep track of all your activities every day! The predecessors already had quite a few fans who faithfully check their stats every night and quickly walk around to get the daily 10,000 (or more) steps!
My personal opinion
When I bought the Samsung Gear Sport, I was still enthusiastic after having seen the first images and videos before. The appearance was already on and the features turned out to be a lot more than the narrow activity trackers from Garmin, Polar and Samsung itself. The fact is that no brand can compete with Samsung when it comes to a super-sharp screen with a lot of information on the large round screen.
This information will also be shown to you in a user-friendly way. This is quite a problem with the other brands and then it is all too difficult. After buying and home delivery of my Gear Sport I continued to use it and that tells me enough. He is not only beautiful on your wrist but also really super fine!
Buying something new for your hobby is always fun. Personally, I can really look forward to the postman if the package is not there yet. I now know what time he is at the door. Then I really make sure I'm there to tackle him, walk straight to the kitchen for a razor-sharp knife, pull the box open and admire the packaging. This does not take long and after some fiddling, with the opening of the box (getting rid of the sticker, leaving packaging intact) I can finally see my new purchase.
Best buy offer
This Samsung Gear Sport is even better than its predecessor. Better and nicer; you want to be seen with that!
Reliable buying
When buying online, reliability, speed and of course the best price is important. This is the best offer:


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Editor's note: This is an update to an earlier Reporter-Herald story.
LOVELAND — The 3.2 inches of snow that fell in Loveland Tuesday and Wednesday were not ripe for snowman building but were a sight for sore eyes in a dry year filled with wildfires.
Chris Knoetgen, an official weather spotter, recorded 3.2 inches of snow in his yard in Loveland, containing 0.13 inches of water. The new snow brings the 2012 tally to 8.67 inches of liquid precipitation, which includes snow, rain and hail.
The snow — much deeper in Rocky Mountain National Park — was not enough for officials to call the Fern Lake fire out nor was it enough to alleviate drought worries.
But it was enough to cause some slipping and sliding on roads. No serious accidents were reported in the Loveland area, but the city went on accident alert Wednesday morning because of numerous minor crashes.
The snow stopped falling mid-morning Wednesday, but the National Weather Service predicted dropping temperatures. Overnight, the wind chill was expected to bring the temperature to as low as 8 below before the sun shows its face Thursday with a high of 37.
With temperatures so low, residents should make sure to bring pets inside.
During the season of snow and cold, the Larimer Humane Society offers some tips for keeping your dog or cat safe and warm.
Always bring pets inside if the temperature dips below 20 and at night, when temperatures are the most cold. But if your dog does spend time outside, make sure to provide a doghouse with a raised floor for protection from the elements.
Remember that the antifreeze and windshield de-icer that are helpful to our cars can be deadly to our pets. These chemicals are sweet tasting, so avoid spills or drips. Make sure outdoor drinking water has not frozen so your pet has fresh water. And plastic or ceramic bowls are better options to prevent tongues from sticking to metal.
Check the bottom of your pets paws for ice melt because it can burn the pads of their feet and can be poisonous if they lick it off. Remember the heat of a car engine may beckon outdoor cats as a refuge from the heat, so before starting your vehicle, tap on the hood and check inside the tires for stowaways.
Pamela Dickman can be reached at 669-5050, ext. 526, or email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter: @pamelalittlebee.


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One of the most difficult type of PowerPoint presentations are the ones which contain Timelines. While there are various types of timeline tools that can help you create basic PowerPoint timelines, nothing beats animated timelines. Timeline Toolkit 2, as the name suggests is an animated template by Presenter Media for creating awesome animated timelines in PowerPoint and keynote.
This toolkit comes with many animated slides which can be edited to suit your requirements. You can add text, photos and effects to enhance existing slides and even make use of the existing animated content by simply adding your own text and images. The below screenshot shows how you can utilize readymade slides by simply adding your own content.
Like other presenter media templates (such as the Gauge Toolkit), the Timeline Toolkit is highly customizable and needs just a few minor tweaks to create a complete presentation with your required timelines in just a few minutes. The Timeline Toolkit comes with many interesting slides that are generic enough to create anything from business or academic presentations, which can be made with a formal or funny outlook by simply adding some bits of your own content and imagination. If you require creating timeline presentations often, then you may also like our Timeline Templates at SlideHunter.
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dunes runner wrote:
Conundrum wrote:
my insurance I know, its pretty good, my employer provides it (I do have to pay some) and it works for me. I don't want to give this up for some unknown that may work on paper but may be a total disaster in implementation. Its a risk I don't want to take.
I didn't notice anyone say that you "have to" give up your private insurance. What I got was that the government insurance would cost much less, that you could certainly still have your private insurance if you wanted to, but that it wouldn't be competitive, and would become less and less competitive as more and more people changed to the much lower cost government plan insurance, i.e. much more than 50 percent less. You could even have both if you wanted to.
That would be nice but its not the case. Sanders, Warren and Harris plan for main coverage being provided through the government program. They all raised their hands about getting rid of private insurance.


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Starting Over: A Trina Ryan Novel, by Sheri S. Levy, Barking Rain Press
In many ways, Trina Ryan is a typical 14-year-old Carolina girl. She has a best friend, Sarah, who shares Trina's joys, fears, and secrets, a first crush, Chase, who gave Trina her first kiss at Edisto Island, and a love of horses so strong that she spends much of her time working at the barn where she rides.
But one important thing sets Trina apart from other young teens: She raises and trains service dogs to assist adults and children with disabilities.
Starting Over—the second book in Sheri S. Levy's Trina Ryan Novel series—tells the story of a young girl beginning her volunteer training with a black Labrador pup named Colton, from PAALS (Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services). The story flows easily from Levy's award-winning first novel, Seven Days to Goodbye, in which Trina works with an adolescent dog named Sydney, experiencing the excitement and satisfaction of training, as well as the pain of saying goodbye to a service dog when it gets a new leash on life with a disabled owner.
In Starting Over, Trina trains a wiggly, 8-week-old pup, Colton, works at the nearby horse barn, and rides her favorite horse, Chancy, almost every day. She shares a special friendship with the popular and fashionable Sarah, and watches expectantly for phone calls and texts from Chase, who lives an hour and a half away.
Levy is on sure ground in this engaging, coming-of-age novel. Readers see the world through the eyes of Trina Ryan, a special, freckle-faced, redhead who has a big heart for horses, service dogs, and people in need. And in Starting Over, Trina learns some of life's most important lessons: that people are not always what they seem, growing up involves tough choices, and a first crush can be more exciting than she ever dreamed.
"Everything around me intensified," Levy writes, about Trina's reaction to Chase's first "real kiss," as he describes it. "The green leaves shined under our blue sky. I covered my stomach with both of my hands, hoping to stop my insides from vibrating."
Such good vibrations abound in Starting Over, but Levy conjures plenty of challenges, including an accident one stormy night that seriously threatens Trina's work with service dogs, and the arrival of Morgan, a new girl at the barn who seems to have everything, including shiny, black equestrian boots and a handsome dressage horse named Knight, but hides a dark secret about her life outside the ring.
In Starting Over, Levy has created an enjoyable page-turner for young adults—an entertaining read and kind of primer on the importance of training service dogs for the disabled. It's poignant, fun, and adventuresome.
In fact, the best part about Starting Over, book number two in the Trina Ryan series, is that readers know they can look forward to book number three.


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slow fps [Pixi 4.8.8]
Mat Groves replied to simpleyuji's topic in Pixi.jsLow power mode throttles the FPS. could very well be that if perf seems fine generally!
Make Amazing HTML5 games at Goodboy Digital
Mat Groves posted a topic in Jobs (Hiring and Freelance)Calling all HTML5 game developers! Here at Goodboy Digital we are looking for developers with a passion for HTML5 game making to come and join a team who really love what they do. If you want to kick out some of the best HTML5 games going with us and help work on cool R&D projects like Pixi.js (and some secret ones too!) then please apply and show us what you got We are looking for all skill ranges from junior to senior. The main thing is that you love making these things! Junior Developer - https://goodboydigital.workable.com/j/5C5E976940 Senior Developer - https://goodboydigital.workable.com/j/30B8771D24 Cheers Mat
Good question! Theres lots of reasons! 1 - I genuinely feel happy when I see something we created help other people to create. 2 - I find it super challenging, constantly trying to be render things faster, whilst hiding away complexity from users (not everyone wants /needs to know webGL). can be frustrating, but ultimately makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside when you figure out a new way to do something thats faster and easy to use. 3 - I get a serious education in how the team manage communities, and how to work with other devs. 4 - Team is cool smart bunch o'people. I like interacting with them 5 - Its helps our agency from a business perspective through increased exposure. 6 - Its ultimately helped me become a better dev. 7 - We would have build something like pixi internally anyway as it helps us make what we need more effectively, we just went a step further and shared the code No plans on stopping anytime soon!
Hey there! Don't worry, we are still doing lots of pixi behind the scenes. Got a bit too busy to blog, but the Pixi is still moving forward and we have no plans to stop :) V5 has taken a little longer than planned due to our time being a little more limited. Internally we have been using v5 for all our projects over the past year so its in a great spot. We are keen to make sure its ship shape before officially releasing it to the dev branch. We are close and there are a lot of improvements there. Both in performance and flexibility :D
Calling all HTML5 game developers! Here at Goodboy Digital we are looking for developers with a passion for HTML5 game making to come and join a team who really love what they do. If you want to kick out some of the best HTML5 games going with us and help work on cool R&D projects like Pixi.js (and some secret ones too!) then please apply and show us what you got Apply here: https://goodboydigital.workable.com/j/F0010A3928 Merry Christmas! http://work.goodboydigital.com/sleigher-3000/ Mat
Mat Groves posted a topic in NewsHey All! Thought you guys might like too check out mini-runner a simple alternative to events and signals with an emphasis on performance. It currently forms the backbone of the messaging system in our game engine. Its working out great for things like update events, collision events etc. Great to use if you are say looping through and array and calling the same function on each object. The resulting code is cleaner than a loop whilst still keeping the performance as fast as possible. So yeah, if you are dispatching signals/events to a lot of listeners often (like everyframe often), then I would considor using this alternative. For most cases, this performace boost is not really important enough to switch from your current fave. Think of this as a nice alternative for when speed really counts! https://github.com/GoodBoyDigital/mini-runner/ Cheers!
Is possible to disable Multi Texture Batching in PIXI v4 ?
Mat Groves replied to artsjedi's topic in Pixi.jshello! One more line to try (all before creating the renderer) PIXI.glCore.VertexArrayObject.FORCE_NATIVE = true; Cheers!
BlurFilter at edge of view
Mat Groves replied to merachefet's topic in Pixi.jsHello! Should be fixed in the dev branch now Padding is applied after rather than before clipping to the renderer viewport happens.
Goodboy Digital is Hiring!
Mat Groves posted a topic in Jobs (Hiring and Freelance)Calling all HTML5 Game makers! Great news, Goodby Digital is hiring! We are a creative digital agency that specialises in cutting edge HTML5 content and games. We make premium games for clients such as BBC / Disney / Cartoon Network / PBS and many other world class brands. Not only that we also work on other projects such as the Pixi.js rendering engine and a host of ground breaking R&D projects. If you love creating with HTML5 as much as we do here at Goodby Digital then we'd love to hear from you. You will be working with a super-talented team of developers and designers who will make sure your games look and play awesomely and teach you tonnes of tricks of the trade. Our studio is based in East London, a great city to work, live and play in. If you are interested you can find the job spec here: https://goodboydigital.workable.com To find out more about Goodboy and look at the kind of clients and products we make, check out our website: http://www.goodboydigital.com
Goodboy Digital (we make Pixi!) are hiring!
Mat Groves posted a topic in Jobs (Hiring and Freelance)Hi there everyone! We are currently looking to hire some fresh talent to work with us at Goodboy Digital. Specifically we are looking for games developers, so this is definitely the right place to be! We are looking for junior to middleweight developers with a passion for making world class HTML5 games. You will also get the chance to help out with the development of our little rendering engine Pixi.js. Working at Goodboy (if your a junior!) we will train you up to become a formidable game creator and teach you all the skills you will need to make games that will blow peoples brains! And if you already know all that? Well, we can give you the opportunity to work with some top class brands making games that you will be proud off! Here's the kind of work we make: http://www.goodboydigital.com/ Here's the full job spec: http://www.goodboydigital.com/recruit/GoodboyDeveloperJobspec.pdf If you are interested or have any questions feel free to shoot me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com and we can get talking!
Pixi v3 not working on Kindle Fire HD
Mat Groves replied to jfhs's topic in Pixi.jsHey peeps! As a heads up I have been using v3 for our latest game and it runs a full 60fps WebGL on the kindle fire HD in the silk browser using autodetectRenderer.
The state of HTML5 games on console browsers
Mat Groves posted a topic in NewsGood morning game makers! One of our goodboys (@Hooray_For_Matt) just finished a neat write up on the state of playing html5 games on consoles. There are more places for people to play our games than we thought it seems! http://www.goodboydigital.com/exclusively-everything/
Pixi v3 Bunnymark :D
Mat Groves posted a topic in Pixi.jsThe Pixi v3 Bunnymark is here! Why not give it a whirl http://www.goodboydigital.com/pixi-v3-bunnymark/ enjoy!
frameId does not exist in the texture cache
Mat Groves replied to EvanTheMan's topic in Pixi.jsNice! Glad to hear you nailed it
Video to texture layer
Mat Groves replied to ddibiase's topic in Pixi.jsMorning peeps.. try looking in the pixi dev branch.. video texture and example 25 added https://github.com/GoodBoyDigital/pixi.js/tree/dev
Pixi as a base?
Mat Groves replied to drmop's topic in Pixi.jsPixi was built simply to render stuff on screen. That way it could be used for games and other kinds of experiences too. The way phaser and panda use pixi is a perfect use case for it. It means Rich and Eemeli can worry about making cool game functionality of their engines and not have to worry about how stuff gets drawn to the screen. The Pixi license is MIT too so that means you are free to use it as you please, no strings attached
Multi-Style text
Mat Groves replied to Akis's topic in Pixi.jsnice work Akis!
Moving a Mask
Mat Groves replied to Son Tran-Nguyen's topic in Pixi.jshowdy! have you tried adding the mask to the sprite mySprite.addChild(myMask)?
yes there is a couple of changes to the API in the current dev branch as we are gearing up for a v2 release.
Hello! This issue was fixed in the dev branch a little while back i believe
PIXI Input Elements
Mat Groves replied to SebastianNette's topic in Pixi.jsThis is looking really great Sebastian! So many peeps are gonna find this super handy
Rotation optimization
Mat Groves replied to bokan's topic in Pixi.jshey peeps! As it happens I have been working on the update transform function this wknd You can see it here: https://github.com/GoodBoyDigital/pixi.js/tree/dev-filters I was rewriting it for a few other reasons but added the suggested optimization to the function too. Not sure how much extra speed it will bring but it certainly wont be slowing it down
Does anyone know how to copy a pixi.js texture, or copy it to canvas?
Mat Groves replied to agamemnus's topic in Pixi.jsHey there! Sounds like you need a renderTexture! You could then make a sprite with your canvas and then render that to the renderTexture? What is your goal? ta!
What WebGL version does PIXI use?
Mat Groves replied to clark's topic in Pixi.jswhat he said
.DDS Textures Support
Mat Groves replied to zarstar's topic in Pixi.jsLater down the line we definitely will. Is DDS support native to browsers now? Or is it still a webGL extension? thanks!


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PGA TOUR Friends of Head Start
Thanks to Cathie Hurlburt of THE PLAYERS Championship and Laura Brown of The PGA Tour, Christmas presents galore were provided to the children and families of our Head Start Program for the past several years. The PGA Tour has provided truckloads of brightly wrapped presents and bicycles to brighten the lives of our Head Start families at Christmas. Last year the PGA Tour also contributed $1200 from their Denim Days campaign to help with the cost of renovations to the Webster Head Start playground. Head Start is very grateful for all that the PGA Tour has done and continues to do in the true spirit of giving ~THANK YOU PGA TOUR!


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Small, lite tactics at an excellent level
This game has a tight focus which serves it really well. Its management is light and serves just to give a little progression for your units as you fight island to island. It is a game that rewards taking risks - as long as you can make them pay off and don't overstretch. Your 3 unit types have amazing synergy with each other - any combination of 2 or 3 of them, of 2 of the same unit, etc all make for very different tactics and approaches to consider when fighting. And as the campaign progresses it doesn't lose focus and keeps you engaged the whole way through. Very highly recommended!


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[Full paper] The Role of Foundations in Open Source Projects
In the last years, a number of Open-Source Systems (OSS) have created parallel foundations, as legal instruments to better articulate the structure, collaboration and financial model for the project. Some examples are Apache, Linux, Mozilla, Eclipse or Django foundations. Nevertheless, foundations largely differ in the kind of mission they have and the support they provide to their project/s. In this paper we study the role of foundations in open source software development. We analyze the nature of 89 software foundations and then focus on the 18 most relevant ones to study their openness and influence in the development practices taking place in the endorsed projects. Our results reveal the existence of a significant number of foundations with the sole purpose of promoting the importance of the free software movement and/or that limit themselves to core legal aspects but do not play any role in the day-to-day operations of the project (e.g., a few of them are just umbrella organizations for a large variety of projects). Therefore, while useful, foundations do not remove the need for specific projects to develop their own governance, contribution and development policies.
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[Full paper] Assistive Computing: A Human-Centered Approach To Developing Computing Support for Cognition
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Approximating stationary statistical properties of dissipative chaotic dynamical systems
Xiaoming Wang
We show that suitable temporal discretization of continuous in time dissipative chaotic dynamical systems are able to capture the stationary statistical properties asymptotically in the sense that the invariant measures of the discrete dynamical systems generated by the numerical scheme converge to those of the underlying continuous dynamical system at vanishing time-step. The main ingredients are the uniform dissipativity and uniform convergence on the unit interval of the numerical scheme. The methodology is applied to the infinite Prandtl number model for convection. Various numerical schemes that are able to capture stationary statistical properties of the infinite Prandtl number model will be presented and compared. Spatial approximation will be discussed as well.


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Stock photography is how thousands of photographers make money or supplement their main income by licensing images. These photos could be used for almost anything you can imagine; illustrating an online news story or appearing on a billboard in an ad campaign.
Agencies traditionally act as the mediator between client and photographer, aggregating a huge library of images that can be searched on keyword or even color to help find the right photo for a particular use.
Though shooting stock photography might seem like something only professional photographers can do, with the right equipment and persistence, just about any photographer can turn their hobby into a profitable enterprise.
How to get started
1. Know the capabilities and limitations of your gear and be prepared to invest in quality equipment, including lighting. Image quality is everything, and poor image quality is the number one reason images get rejected by editors.
2. Search the stock collections you plan to submit content to, and look to fill a void. There will always be content gaps on topics that are scarce or popular images that need updating. Perhaps you can even look to replicate an outdated photo with a new twist.
3. Most stock agencies provide information on the content topics that are needed and not needed. All you have to do is find it and follow it. Learn how to search keyword standards at your agency and work to optimize your metadata. It can mean the difference between getting your photos ranked high in search, or being lost in the abyss.
4. It is also important to develop a style and refine it. Feel free to experiment in your personal projects and test the waters buy uploading the occasional fun image. You don't have to play the trendy-style game when it comes to shooting. A customer who likes your style will come back to check on your latest images, so be cautious of alienating repeat buyers. Remember — they have Photoshop too.
5. Learn how to work with models. If you're not comfortable communicating and directing your subject, it will show in the final product. A good tip is to use actors instead of models, as they tend to look more real and work better for stock photography.
6. Shoot. Upload. Repeat. Being successful in stock photography means working hard and constantly refreshing your portfolio to keep up with trending topics. It's a full-time job for many people, and it's hard to compete if you're not putting in the same level of effort.
A stock photographer's kit
The most important tool for a stock photographer is lighting. Whether it's natural or artificial, a well-lit shot ensures the best results for being selected by an editor from a stock photography agency.
Photographic style also plays an important role in what stock agencies look for in a winning stock photo. Boosted colors, retro-filtering or desaturated tones may be popular, however, a well-lit and exposed image has the most universal appeal.
Getting into stock photography
Stock Photography is actually more important than most photographers think. Photographers make their money on images. As we get older, shooting a 10 hour wedding or lugging a couple of bags of equipment starts to lose its luster. Stock photography is a great passive income source for photographers and if you like it, it could be your main source. If photography is something you take seriously it is important to understand that the images you take today will become a major part of your income in the later years.
Stock Photography is a perfect addition income to what whatever you are shooting currently. It can be done in between clients, at your own pace and in some cases at the same time as a client shoot.
To start in stock image photography, Here are some helpful tips.
1. Don't shoot something just because it is popular. You will burn out quickly if you do that.
2. It takes time to build up a library of images so you might as well like the subject! Be true to yourself when deciding what you want to photograph. Doing it this way you will enjoy the work much more.
3. It is better to "specialize " in one photographic topic. You want to become "known" for shooting one thing more than anyone else. Is it horses, machine parts,farms, people in office settings, wines, adventure sports? whatever you like to photograph there is a stock image company that specializes in that type of image and that is who you want to get in contact with once you build up your library.
4. This is a long term process. To get a great body of work you need to shoot many photos. The good news is you control how much you want to shoot. example: only adding 5 quality images a week in 5 years will give you 1300 photos that are bringing in income.
Finding that popular shot
Stock photography has not always been the cool kid of the imaging world. It's quite common to see photos that have become cliched through overuse, with newer photographers trying to replicate the look and feel of top-selling images.
Popular stock images are those that customers can relate to and convey messages in a realistic way. Buyers trend towards images with positive messages. 'The good life' is visualized through images of playfulness, enjoyment, contentment and simplicity — moving noticeably away from the focus on wealth and luxury items.
Images of mature men and women were best-sellers, as they imply trust, while health and medicine images are always snapped up.
Business rules in stock imagery. The trend today is images that display teamwork across time zones, global connections and workplace diversity. Additionally, images of working early and staying at work late into the evening are highly sought after topics, as customers increasingly want to prove that they are hard workers.
Micro stock sites
The initial reaction is that they do not pay photographers much at all. But that might all depend on where you are at with a photography career. These sites have easy acceptance qualifications for photographers. It is a very good place to learn the ropes if you are completely new to stock photography. They actually provide free tutorials and paper forms you can use for photo permissions and usage. They also have internal forums where people share their findings again which are perfect for someone starting out with stock.
These sites are also useful if you have a lot of photography sitting on your hard drives NOT earning you income. Their payouts may seem low but it is worse to be sitting on a few terabits of photos not earning you any income at all! Something is better than nothing if the photo is just sitting there.
A few of the larger sites to look into
There are many others and most have a long enough business record that you can get a feel if you want to work with them or not. Start with only one until you get a feel for the whole process.
Think of the stock photography industry in two groups. micro and regular. Stock used to be very lucrative for photographers. Before digital, a single stock image could get you $500 -$3,000 in one sale. Of course to be accepted as a photographer on those sites you needed to present 300-400 images in a portfolio to their main office in the form of slides. Things have changed and some feel not for the better. Either way, in 2015 a photographer needs to consider multiple streams of income for the long term. One of those streams that works for you, might just be stock photography.
Know the Basics – You must at the very least be trained in the basics of photography. The vast majority of people who own a DSLR do not really know how to use it beyond turning the dial to auto, and leaving it there at all times. Perhaps you can get lucky every now and then and squeeze off a great shot in this mode, but those moments are truly going to be few and far between. Everybody who is truly successful in any commercial photography vocation has received training in some way, even if they sought out this training completely on their own online or in a book. Most have taken classes and/or have degrees in photography and know the fundamentals of light and exposure.
Look for Imperfections at Full Size – Every single image you hope to submit to a stock site must be inspected by yourself at 100%, which is something that the reviewer will certainly do as well. Many times a photo can look perfectly in focus and free of any noise or artifacts when viewed at a small resolution, but can be horrible in quality when viewed at 100%. There are ways to help minimize or even prevent these issues in the first place. Whenever possible, use a very low ISO setting. 100 ISO is the best. Also, the use of a tripod for any stationary subjects will ensure that each and every exposure is not blurry from camera shake. Finally, choose the proper aperture and shutter speed for your subject to be sure that each part of the photo is fully in focus. There are a few occasions where a photo might be accepted if there is deliberate blur for creative effect, in the background for example, but most of the time stock sites want crisp focus throughout the image.
Create Quality Descriptions and Keywords – Create detailed descriptions and use every keyword that could reasonably apply to your photograph when uploading it. However, never "keyword stuff" or include unrelated keywords with the intention of getting more views. This is something that became a very big problem for stock sites at one point and had to be cracked down on to make the process of browsing for images a better experience for customers. Generally, you will sooner or later get caught and warned or possibly even banned from selling your photos. When brainstorming keywords, focus mostly on descriptive words and don't worry about including a lot of conceptual words since they are rarely used in search. For example, if you are uploading a photo of a woman's hand getting a manicure include words like "nail polish" or "manicure" and not concepts like "femininity". Always check your spelling and remove useless words from your title such as "and" or "the".
At Least Consider Free Images as "Loss Leads" – Some stock sites have the option to donate some of your images either permanently or temporarily to the free section. While this may seem counter-intuitive, it is actually a very good idea. The free section gets a ton of traffic and often leads to a photographer's premium portfolios getting noticed, and therefore more sales.
Focus on the Larger Networks – Focus most of your energy on uploading to large and very established popular sites. There are many small and relatively unknown micro stock sites popping up all over the internet. However, the process of uploading and key wording images is very time consuming and wasting hours of your time for no return doesn't make sense. You could instead be spending that time taking more photos to build your portfolio on sites that do make sales. The larger your portfolio is the larger your income generally. It's truly a numbers game. The average photographer will earn about $1 to $2 per image, per month so a large enough portfolio can really rake in good money.
Research Images That Sell – Think about what the customers who buy stock images are truly looking for and why. Most of them are designers and bloggers, so some subject matter is simply not going to be commercially viable. Hence the very common image rejection reason "this image is not commercially viable". When first starting out, it pays to look at the images which are most downloaded and get a feel for what sells.
Find a Niche – Finally, there is an immense amount of competition in the micro stock industry, and your work will really need to stand out in order to make significant sales. After getting a general idea for what is currently selling, consider coming up with a unique style or subject matter to focus on. You just might find a niche that so far holds no competition but is in demand nonetheless. The worst that could happen is that your images are rejected and you have to try a new idea.
See also
- Make money with Twitter
- Make money with Facebook
- Make money on YouTube
- Make money with Google+
- How to make money on eBay
1. Pro Nikon Photographer at Morro Rock December 21, 2014.
2. How to make money from stock photography December 21, 2014.
3. CanPhoto Kits: A look inside the camera bag of freelance photographer Kenneth Armstrong December 21, 2014.
4. How to make money with stock photography in 2014 December 21, 2014.
5. 7 Basic Tips That Will Make Your Stock Photographs Sell Like Hotcakes December 21, 2014.
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Part of the Inclusive Health® lifestyle that encourages cells to act younger is the choices we make regarding the foods we eat. Beautiful skin—and a healthy body overall—starts with the water we carry in every cell in our bodies.
Pitcher of Health
To help people visualize what healthy eating should look like, I created what I call the "Pitcher of Health." By following this simple eating guideline, you can help strengthen your cells, increase your cellular water and get the nutrients you need for a healthy and happy life. This is in no way a strict or "fad" diet. On the contrary, it is a recommendation that will help you design your own blueprint for a healthy eating strategy.
A key aspect to think about as you look at the Pitcher of Health is to consider these guidelines as part of what I call the "80/20" rule. The food you eat should consist of roughly 80% great, healthy nutritious foods, while the remaining 20% or so can be comfort foods. I'm a strong believer in this philosophy because those who stick to an all-healthy diet tend to end up craving the less healthy, but enjoyable foods all the time. If you never allow yourself the joy to experience your favorite treats in moderation, eating can become a chore and the tendency to binge eat will be much greater.
Grocery List
To get you started, below is a Pitcher of Health-inspired sample grocery list that I've filled with some of my own favorite foods. Remember that these are just suggestions, and you should feel free to substitute similar foods you enjoy if there are items on the list you personally don't like or are allergic to.
Fruit (3+ Servings):
- Dried goji berries
- Bananas
- Organic apples
- Blueberries
- Pomegranate
- Watermelon
Vegetables (5+ Servings):
- Broccoli
- Kale
- Tomatoes
- Spinach
- Cucumber
- Brussels sprouts
Whole Grains (4 – 8 Servings)
- Whole wheat bread
- Whole wheat pasta
- Oats and oatmeal
- Quinoa
- Buckwheat
Lean Protein (4 – 6 Servings)
- Chicken breasts
- Edamame
- Greek yogurt
- Eggs
- Tilapia
Fats (3 – 4 Servings)
- Nuts (walnuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, etc.)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Wild salmon
- Avocado
- Flaxseed
- Multivitamin
- Essential fatty acids
- Frozen yogurt
- A bar of dark chocolate
- Yogurt parfait
Making Inclusive Health changes to your diet is likely easier than you think. By merely making slight shifts in what you pick up at the grocery store, you can learn a way of eating–and living—that's sustainable and healthy for you and your family.
Article by Howard Murad, M.D., FAAD, a world renowned skincare expert and founder of the Inclusive Health movement.
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If you work a lot in Flash, you're used to the process of adding a linkage name to a MovieClip in the library, and then using the new keyword and addChild method to dynamically pull the clip out of the library and display it on the stage.
You can do something very similar in Unity 3D, but the process is slightly different. Be sure to read our Flash to Unity 3D Glossary if you're coming over to Unity 3D from Flash.
1. Create the GameObject
We'll make it real simple. Click GameObject > Create Other > Cube in the menus to add a cube primitive to the Scene.
A cube appears somewhere in your Scene…
… and the Cube GameObject is listed in the Hierarchy.
2. Create an Empty Prefab
A Prefab is a lot like a Flash MovieClip. It's going to contain our Cube GameObject. To create the Prefab, click the Create button in the Project panel, and choose Prefab from the resulting menu.
Click here …
and then here …
… to get this.
Right/alternate-click on the Prefab, or click and hold (Mac)/press F2 (PC) to rename the Prefab. I called mine "Cube". This won't create a naming conflict or anything.
3. Click/drag the Cube into the Prefab
Click and drag the Cube GameObject from the Hierarchy panel into the empty grey Prefab you just created in the Project panel. The Prefab lights up blue to indicate that it's got junk in the trunk.
It's now safe to delete the Cube GameObject from the Scene (via the Hierarchy panel) by highlighting it and pressing Delete (PC) or CMD+Delete (Mac). The Cube is safe and sound inside the Prefab.
4. Create a new Javascript
Our Cube Prefab is ready to be instantiated (instantiate == make an instance [copy] of). Let's create a javascript to do the instantiating. In the Project panel, click Create > Javascript to make a new script.
Name the javascript something sensible. Then, click/drag the script onto the Main Camera. (We do this because our script won't execute unless it's hooked up to a GameObject in the Scene.)
5. Store a Reference to the Prefab
This is the fanciest/weirdest thing we'll do in the entire tutorial.
Double-click the script to open it up in Unitron or Uniscite (depending on whether you have a Mac or a PC).
Declare a variable at the top of the script called myCube:
var myCube : GameObject; function Update() { }
Save the script and close the editor.
In order to store a reference to the cube Prefab, we need to click and drag it into the variable we just created.
In the Hierarchy panel, click on the Main Camera, which is the GameObject to which we attached our script.
In the Inspector panel, look for the script component. You'll see the myCube variable we created, and next to it is a piece of text that says None (Game Object)
What in the Hells?
myCube is the name of the variable (bucket), and the None (Game Object) is where the value goes.
Now, you need to click and drag the Cube Prefab from the Project panel into that value area that i've highlighted.
This is the result:
This is going to take some getting used to.
It's weird. i know.
NOTE: You called the variable "myCube", but it gets displayed in the IDE as "My Cube". Why is that? Chalk it up to a Unity idiosyncrasy that i'm not a huge fan of. Check the script. Your variable is still called "myCube" where it counts.
6. Instantiate the Prefab
Now, with a reference to that Prefab, you're all ready to go. Double-click to edit your script again, and punch in the following code:
var myCube : GameObject; function Start() { var pos : Vector3(0,0,0); // this is where the Cube will appear when it's instantiated var rot : Quaternion = Quaternion.identity; // Quaternion.identity essentially means "no rotation" Instantiate(myCube, pos, rot); // The Instantiate command takes a GameObject, a Vector3 for position and a Quaternion for rotation. } function Update() { }
Gettin' Fancy
If you've read our article Understanding Loops with Arrays, you might have a notion of how to use Loops and Arrays to instantiate an armada of Prefabs into your scene. Here's some sample code:
var myCube : GameObject; function Start() { // Store a bunch of different positions in an Array: var aPositions : Array = [new Vector3(0,0,0), new Vector3(1,2,1), new Vector3(2,1,1), new Vector3(2,0,0), new Vector3(0,3,0)]; var rot : Quaternion = Quaternion.identity; // Loop as many times as there are elements in the aPositions Array: for(i=0; i<aPositions.length; i++) { Instantiate(myCube, aPositions[i], rot); // Put a new cube on the screen using the i'th position } }
Here's what it looks like.
One More for the Road
Just for kicks, here's a script that'll throw the cubes on the screen any old place, using Random.Range():
var myCube : GameObject; function Start() { // Let's store some minimum and maximum possible x,y and z values // to position our cubes: var minX : int = -5; var maxX : int = 5; var minY : int = -5; var maxY : int = 5; var minZ : int = -5; var maxZ : int = 5; // (you can fiddle with these numbers to change the range of possible spawn positions) var totalCubes : int = 50; // Change this to whatever number of cubes you'd like to have on-screen var rot : Quaternion = Quaternion.identity; for(i=0; i<totalCubes; i++) { // Use Random.Range to grab randomized x,y and z values within our min/max ranges: var randomX : int = Random.Range(minX, maxX); var randomY : int = Random.Range(minY, maxY); var randomZ : int = Random.Range(minZ, maxZ); var pos : Vector3 = new Vector3(randomX, randomY, randomZ); Instantiate(myCube, pos, rot); // Put a new cube on the screen using a randomized position } }