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Another great day in Grise Fiord after an awesome first night (seeing a narwhal hunt)…I was excited to see what the rest of my time in Grise Fiord would bring and it didn't disappoint.
It was surprisingly warm….perfect for a bit of exploring after I got the work done I needed to get done. I walked up to the spot above town where a monument was erected to commemorate the relocation of 1953 and 1955 of the Inuit people.
While I up there I took a series of photos to make this panorama…it's a bit rough but I kind of like it.
Here's the new Hamlet Building it opened earlier this summer. It's a great building with a new gym for the community to use. (The tall side of the building is the gym.)
Here's the only store in Grise Fiord…which also is the Post Office too!
While walking by the Health Centre just before 5pm…two ladies brought me inside to take part in a taste testing. Every month they test out healthy recipes and asked me to taste their recipe of the day. It was an awesome fried rice with veggies and beef and Narwhal meat fried up in it. It was so yummy! I didn't even stop to take a photo of it. While I was there the nurse brought back some of the Narwhal meat she had already made into jerky. (picture below)…it was so yummy as well.
Later Friday night, I looked out the hotel windows and saw this boat. It was the Kiviuq I, a vessel that is owned by theArctic Fishery Alliance — which is made up of hunters and trappers organizations from Qikiqtarjuaq, Grise Fiord, Arctic Bay, and Resolute Bay — On this trip it was also joined by researchers from Memorial University's Fisheries and Marine Institute doing an exploratory fishing trip around Jones sound to see the possibilities of commercial fishing. They found a possible commercial cold water shrimp stock near Grise!
During my whole trip up in the high Arctic…I wore my CoHo Hoodie, so warm! Last Christmas it was a gift from my cousin Clayton. His company CoHo has a whole line of awesome clothing go check it out! Had to snap a photo…Clayton I bet this is the most northern location some of your clothing has been in!
As we were taking the photo above…we heard the plane coming in for a landing.
Always a happy smile when the plane is on the ground…and you are about to get on it! Especially when you are in a spot where often you go days without planes because of high wind, or other weather issues!
Our Captain does a quick safety talk before shutting the door and heading up to the cockpit! I love flying in a twin otter…
Just some quick shots from plane…sad that my window was a bit streaky but still loved these shots from taking off and then flying over town one last time!
The skating pond is already frozen over…and I'm sure snow will be coming here soon!
Good Bye Grise Fiord…until the next time!
My flight from Grise to Resolute was uneventful. I arrived back in Resolute in time for lunch and then had one last night there. Then today I flew from Resolute stopping in Arctic Bay…with a short stop in Iqaluit before flying the final flight home to PANGNIRTUNG! I was so excited to sleep in my own bed after 2 weeks on the road…it feels great to be home.


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Samajwadi Party blamed the Centre for the death of Ravi Kanojia, principal photo journalist with The Indian Express, who was electrocuted on Monday while attempting to shoot a water train in the drought-hit region of Jhanshi. Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has also announced a compensation of Rs 20 lakh to the victim's family and expressed his condolences.
"Yesterday, a journalist who came to click pictures of water train got electrocuted at the spot. The Government of India is responsible for this. The Centre's political drama in Uttar Pradesh is for everyone to see. A water train has been stationed in Jhansi for the past one week," Samajwadi Party's Chandrapal Singh said in the Rajya Sabha.
Kanojia was reportedly electrocuted as he climbed atop the wagon of a water train to check the quality of water and came in contact with the high voltage wire above.
He was covering the on-going tussle between the Centre and the Uttar Pradesh government over the water crisis in Bundelkhand district.
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From November, 60-year-old Ursula von der Leyen, who led the German Ministry of Defense until mid-July, will become the head of the highest executive body of the European Union. The story of her nomination as head of the European Commission is not without drama.
The chairman of the European Commission was to become the leader of the European People's Party Manfred Weber. In the elections to the European Parliament in May this year, the party won the majority of seats, and the Bavarian Weber was the official party candidate for the post of head of the highest executive body. However, in the summer, the heads of the EU countries forming the European Council could not agree on the candidacy of Manfred Weber: they "did not see" the head of the European People's Party faction as president of the European Commission.
After further consultations, their support was received by the candidacy of the Minister of Defense of Germany, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed by the German Chancellor Angela Merkel. All members of the council voted for her - with one abstention, and Merkel herself abstained. She was forced to this by the position of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, a member of the ruling coalition. The SPD rejected the candidacy of the Minister of Defense. And the head of the German government could not neglect the opinion of a coalition partner and vote for her protege. Big politics - big difficulties!
Upon learning that she was being nominated for the presidency of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen announced that she would resign as Minister of Defense. Even regardless of the outcome of the vote. But she was approved: 383 out of 747 members of the European Parliament voted for her. To be elected, Ursula von der Leyen would have had a direct majority of 374 votes. Consequently, she was elected with a minimal margin.
She will take office on November 1 and will replace the former Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Jean-Claude Juncker. Von der Leyen will become the second German politician to hold the post of the EU's highest executive body (the first chairman was West German lawyer and diplomat Walter Hallstein in 1957-1967) and the first woman to head the European Commission.
The policy statements made by her in mid-July convince her: she intends to lead the "European government" from a constructive standpoint, seeking a clearer and more effective political organization of the European Union and further enhancing its role in the world community. Her vision of the fate of a united Europe is more logical, sober and, so to speak, collected than that of many deputies.
The new star of European politics was born in 1958 in Belgium. This is symbolic: her father, Ernst Albrecht, then worked in the European Commission, in the office of European Commissioner Hans von der Greben.
Ursula's maiden name, Albrecht, is widely known in Germany for the political, business, scientific and creative activities of her representatives. Among them, a prominent statesman of the Kingdom of Hanover of the XIX century Karl Franz Georg Albrecht, shipowner Karl Albrecht, who carried out sea transport communications between Germany and the Soviet Union, doctor Karl Eduard Albrecht, conductor George Alexander Albrecht, who stood behind the console of various world-famous orchestras, including Symphony Orchestra of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic. In 1976–1990, Ursula's father led the government of Lower Saxony.
She studied at several universities in Germany and the UK, studied such dissimilar disciplines as archeology, economics, and medicine. She worked as a gynecologist, received the title of doctor of medicine. Her husband, Heiko von der Leyen, is a well-known cardiologist, professor at the Higher Medical School of Hanover and Stanford University (USA).
Since 1990, Ursula von der Leyen, a member of the Christian Democratic Union of Germany (CDU), worked in the Commission for Social Policy of the CDU Land Office in Lower Saxony. In 2004, unexpectedly for many, she was elected to the Presidency of the CDU, and in 2005 was appointed Federal Minister for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth.
This post seemed to be the pinnacle of her political career. Moreover, Ursula von der Leyen, the mother of seven children (and herself from a large family, she has five brothers), was the best fit for this place. But later, with no less success, she led such departments as the Ministry of Labor and Social Security and the Ministry of Defense.


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Joining Soulemama in {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.
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Warwick, RI (October 2009) – Brave River Solutions has officially launched the new website for Phred's Drug, a fifty year old family run business that is so much more than a drug store.
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A lecturer of Rajshahi University School and College was arrested on Sunday for rape attempt on a sixth grader girl.
Police said they arrested Durul Huda from Kajla area.He was shown arrested in a case filed by the victim's mother. A court sent him to jail when he was produced before it, said Hafizur Rahman Hafiz, officer-in-charge of Motihar Police Station.
According to case details, Durul called the girl to a store room around 8am on October 16 and attempted to rape her.
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God waits to win back his own flowers as gifts from man's hands.
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.
St. Augustine
Art is a microscope which the artist fixes on the secrets of his soul, and shows to people these secrets which are common to all.
Leo Tolstoy
Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.
Martin Luther
Follow your heart, but be quiet for a while first. Ask questions, then feel the answer. Learn to trust your heart.
Carl W. Buechner
Inspired, from not the calendar's date, but from to a lovely conversation this morning, with my friend, Frank.
When you have come to the edge of all light that you know, and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly.
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THE BATTLES THAT BROKE THE BACKBONE OF THE SOUTH... An impressive and epic commemoration of the 145th anniversary of the Battle of Atlanta. The story of this pivotal 1864 Campaign from Tennessee to the Sea is witnessed and told from the common soldier's point of view. Kennesaw Mountain... Cheatham's Hill... Atlanta... Kilpatrick's Raid... Jonesboro... This Campaign marked a clear escalation in the brutality and focus of General William T. Sherman's drive to crush Confederate forces, under Generals Johnston and Hood, holding the Union off in the western theater of the war. Our one-of-a-kind, high-definition re-enactment footage is the background to an epic spectacle. Featuring thousands of re-enactors, no other docu-drama or film has placed you on the battlefields of the Atlanta Campaign quite like this. From multi-award winning filmmaker Kevin R. Hershberger (Wicked Spring; Gettysburg: Darkest Days & Finest Hours), our cameras were embedded with the soldiers on the field of battle for four large-scale re-enactments between September 4 - 6, 2009; each taking place at the historic Nash Farm Battlefield in Hampton, Georgia.
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"The Battles For Atlanta" 145th Civil War DVD Trailer
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text: It's dawn and I'm just about ready for this feeling to kick in. I think it's working, but I'm not sure. I hope it works soon. I want to know this moment of clarity that everyone's been talking about. I want to question reality and the entropy that's constantly plaguing our contemporary society. I want the grains of sand in this desert to jump up and down to the sound of my rapidly beating heart as the dawn wraps me in its embrace and the horizon rushes to meet me. I've been told that the desert is the best place to do this because there's never really anything here to bother you besides the freezing nights and blistering hot days. It's working.


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Great Expectations
This exquisite edition reproduces the famous Nonesuch text and features Marcus Stone's original illustrations.
On the misty Kent marshes an escaped convict wrestles with his irons; in a ruined mansion a withered spinster in a yellowed wedding dress waits in vain for her bridegroom. In the hands of Abel Magwitch and the vengeful Miss Havisham lies the destiny of 'Pip' – a young orphan who dreams of becoming a gentleman.
Great Expectations is one of Dickens's best-loved novels, written in 1860–1, at the peak of his powers. This edition, the first in our new Dickens series, includes Marcus Stone's atmospheric illustrations, commissioned for the first book edition on Dickens's recommendation. The Nonesuch Press text, used here, is taken from the 1867 Chapman and Hall edition, the last to be corrected by the author.
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Barking 2 Waltham Abbey 3: Barking beaten on Bostik League return
PUBLISHED: 19:41 12 August 2017 | UPDATED: 15:02 13 August 2017
Barking began the new campaign with a narrow defeat to Essex rivals Waltham Abbey at Mayesbrook Park - their first match back in the rebranded Bostik League in over a decade.
And it was a game they may feel hard done by to have lost after goals from captain Ben O'Brien and a Billy Jones penalty were not enough to secure a point in the Blues' return to the eighth tier of English football as Abbey skipper Billy Holland, Darelle Russell and returning striker Christian Assombalonga netted for the visitors.
The hosts went into this season opener in good form in pre-season, having been unbeaten in 11 friendlies, winning 10 and scoring 48 goals, and they had beaten Abbey 2-1 in the London Senior Cup when the sides last met in 2005.
Barking had a much-changed squad from last season's Essex Senior League-winning side and former Aveley boss Justin Gardner joined Glen Golby for his first league game as joint manager of the Blues, with previous joint-boss Steve Willis focusing on his playing career with the Mayesbrook Park outfit.
The starting XI included new signings Bowles, Billericay loanee Will Putt, as well as Danny Fitzsimons, Arian Retkoceri, Abs Seymour, Billy Jones, Michael Pindy and Theo Ola who returned to the club after playing his football in Sweden, with fellow new arrivals Akwasi Marfo, Capela and Dan Gilchrist beginning their Barking careers on the bench.
Abbey narrowly avoided being in the relegation zone on goal difference last season while Barking were hoping to capitalise from their title-winning fortunes and set a marker down for the forthcoming campaign and there were encouraging signs for the Blues and their supporters throughout a difficult game in which neither team deserved to lose.
The visitors made the most of early possession and after chances from Assombalonga and Firmin Ngando, they turned to Holland to strike from the edge of the 18-yard box. A deflection wrong-footed Bowles and the ball found its way into the centre of the net after just 10 minutes on the clock.
Abbey's lead lasted only seven minutes as O'Brien got his head to an inswinging corner from debutant Michael Pindy with an Abbey defender seemingly clearing off the line. However, referee Tom Bishop and his assistant deemed the ball to have crossed the line and Barking were level.
Assombalonga dominated throughout the first half and continued to be instrumental in every Abbey attack, with the former Dagenham & Redbridge man skilful and productive in possession.
Step-overs and trickery found him some space after half an hour and his deflected shot earned his side a corner, from which he headed narrowly over the bar.
The first half finished even and it didn't take long for Abbey to continue to threaten on the attack as Russell caused Barking's back line some problems and got in behind, only to see his acrobatic effort to go high over the bar.
Barking also had a half-hearted penalty claim after 60 minutes when Retkoceri produced a Cruyff turn and was bundled to the ground. From the resulting free-kick, Willis felt his shirt being tugged but the referee let play continue from the hands of Abbey goalkeeper Lewis Lockyer.
Abbey retook the lead after 74 minutes as Russell got free from his marker and ran inside the box to create a one-on-one with Bowles, who was beaten with a low right-foot finish into the bottom corner.
Former Dagenham & Redbridge academy player Capela was introduced with 12 minutes left and made an immediate impact, turning his man 25 yards out and seeing his fierce shot fumbled by Lockyer for a corner.
But not long after, Assombalonga struck in order to gain a two-goal cushion for Paul Joynes' men with a sublime run and finish as he burst into Barking's box and delightfully laced the ball into the top-right corner of the net for a breakaway goal after plenty of Blues possession.
However, Capela proved a nuisance for Abbey's defence and was brought down by a defender following good pace and close control from the attacking player.
The referee pointed to the spot for a penalty and Jones stepped up and tucked it away in the bottom left corner, sending Lockyer the wrong way.
Barking may have equalised with the final action of the game as Capela beat his marker and won a header from a corner, but the ball flew over the bar and the referee signalled for full time and a defeat for Barking.
Golby had said prior to the match that safety was the priority for the club and with the changes to the promotion/relegation structure within the division, those hopes have received a boost.
Only the bottom team will be relegated this season, while the top two positions are automatic promotion spots rather than just the champions, with a third team going up via the play-offs.
Next up for Barking is a trip to last season's play-off semi-finalists Haringey Borough at Coles Park on Monday evening.
They may prove difficult opposition after finishing in fifth position last term and won their opening game 2-0 away to Norwich United.
Barking's next home fixture is next Saturday in the FA Cup against Saffron Walden Town.
Barking: Bowles, Tarbard, Putt (Gilchrist 83), Willis, Fitzsimons, O'Brien, Retkoceri (Taylor 62), Seymour, Jones, Ola, Pindy (Capela 78).
Unused Subs: Marfo, Abiola.
Waltham Abbey: Lockyer, Brampton, Joynes, Johnson, Harrison, Benoit, Daniel, Holland, Russell, Assombalonga, Ngando (Spencer 71).
Unused Subs: Pellin, Gordon, Glasgow, Elbi.
Referee: Tom Bishop.
Attendance: 85.
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Apr 19 2009
Five signs that your comic book needs work
1. Your protagonist is Rick Blurry, a cigar-smoking, eyepatch-wearing superspy. When Marvel's lawyers call, perhaps you should have a better defense ready than "but he wears his eyepatch on his right eye!"
2. Your pitch includes the line: "This is just like your other series, but good."
3. You are aroused by any of the characters. (Yes, we can tell).
4. It involves time-travel.
5. You're not sure whether you want a protagonist to live or not, so you put it to a vote.
31 Responses to "Five signs that your comic book needs work"
# Asayaon 19 Apr 2009 at 1:20 pm
What do you mean by 3?
# B. Macon 19 Apr 2009 at 1:58 pm
If you're romantically smitten with one of your characters, the script or manuscript will probably sound very unsettling. I'd recommend giving the character more distance from the author. For example, give him or her traits that you find unappealing.
# Tom Ingramon 19 Apr 2009 at 3:50 pm
That's an impression I get from Twilight (I thankfully haven't read the books, but you learn a lot from Popcultural Osmosis). The author was very much enamoured of her vampire character, and wrote the book as an excuse for him and her self-insert character to hook up.
# The ReTARDISed Whovianon 19 Apr 2009 at 6:30 pm
Tom: I think the same thing. Ick. Twilight just seems like a four book self insert fic which somehow got published.
Thankfully, none of my characters are like me. The most I share with any is one or two personality or behavioral traits. I've been very careful to avoid eye and hair colour combinations like mine or my friends, but sometimes its inevitable. There are only so many possible combinations.
And no, I am not smitten by any of my characters. I like them, sure, but not in that way. I pretty much have to like them. If I hated them they would be treated extremely badly as opposed to badly, which is how they get treated when I like them. For example:
Isaac: Always getting injured, gets piercing migraines after overusing powers
Will: Gets the crap bashed out of him by a supervillain and somehow survives, though he has no powers
Lonnie: Was neglected by her biological family
Kamari: Terminally ill until the GuardiF cured her and gave her powers, but she is still pretty weak afterwards and needs help for the first few fights, which she resents.
I don't even really describe their physical appearances, other than eyes or hair (In passing, of course. "He pushed a hand through his brown hair, breaking it out of the neat style he wore to school") but I mention where their parents are from or list some things they wear in order to give the reader enough information to go on. For instance, Rana had her school skirts lengthened, she has long hair and her dad carries a kirpan. Put all those together and you can tell that she is from a family of Sikhs, though she is unbaptised.
# Lunajamniaon 19 Apr 2009 at 6:46 pm
I don't agree that you should be as fond of your characters as Meyer and dream about them, but at the same time, I disagree with not being attached to them at some level. I find if I don't have any real connection with them then I can't write them. I can't just write a character I don't care about, it's like … I don't know how to describe it. :/ I can't describe their emotions or 'show' very well and I'll 'tell' a lot more if I don't really get into what their personality is like(and end up throwing the story away). I DO sometimes find myself having to put myself in their shoes because of course they aren't real and I am, and I want to make it more realistic by making them react like a real person even if they don't react to a situation or have the same emotions as me.
Like, what would I do if I was an eight year old girl and my parents died in a war and I was stuck with a stoic, almost emotionless guy who decides to take care of me as a promise to my father?
Or a 16 year old girl coming home after quite a few years and discovering that life is much different, and having to deal with issues that left me crippled–how would I react to everyone around me?
I try to make it more real.
Of course, I don't like my bad guys. I don't think I ever have–but I'm still interested in exactly WHY they're bad and everything, it helps me write the story …
Once again, I am not sufficient in my explanation. Bother it.
# The ReTARDISed Whovianon 19 Apr 2009 at 6:53 pm
"I don't like my bad guys".
I'm not particularly fond of mine, but I have to have some degree of respect for them if I'm going to write them. Cabel (formerly Cable) may be a vain, somewhat annoying guy, but he can be very intelligent at times.
# Tom Ingramon 19 Apr 2009 at 6:57 pm
All my characters have a bit of me in them, but I try to distance them from myself. The one I write who is most like me is going to be killed with extreme prejudice because of this.
# B. Macon 20 Apr 2009 at 7:26 am
Random question, Tom Ingram. Are you the same Tom that's working on the TV script or is that someone else?
# Ragged Boyon 20 Apr 2009 at 7:55 am
Admittedly, most of my characters are self-inserts stripped of Mary Sue-isms. And I don't have psychological narcissism, despite my regular narcissism. So no arousal for me.
I like the whole voting thing in DC.
# Holliequon 20 Apr 2009 at 8:22 am
"Of course, I don't like my bad guys."
Really? I always like my villains. In my first NaNo project, the villain was my favourite character. I guess it helped that I really sympathised with his goal (stop war, poverty and crime . . . by hypnotising the whole of America. Yeah, he was overpowered, but I did mean to make him that way.)
# Lunajamniaon 20 Apr 2009 at 9:25 am
What if I say I am scared by my villains? Not all of them. And it's not really respect, either. There are just some I don't like, I mean I make sure to develop them a little but they aren't the main characters so I don't spend as much time developing their character as I do the MC. And … I just … eh. Some of them do scare me though, with how evil they are. :/
(which must mean that I have a somewhat evil mind, sadly)
# Tomon 20 Apr 2009 at 9:45 am
@B. Mac, no, it's not me.
# Wingson 20 Apr 2009 at 10:08 am
I try to keep too much of myself from leaking into my characters, and try to distance myself from them (Although I believe that Pierce needs a hug badly).
– Wings
# B. Macon 20 Apr 2009 at 10:15 am
"@B. Mac, no, it's not me."
That means we have three different commenters named Tom. Hmm…
# Asayaon 20 Apr 2009 at 11:12 am
@ Lunajamnia-
'And … I just … eh. Some of them do scare me though, with how evil they are. :/
(which must mean that I have a somewhat evil mind, sadly)'
I don't think it means you're exactly EVIL, lol. Though if some of your villains do scare you, you should stop working on them for a while and move on to protagonists or storylines.
In my personal opinion, if you made a villain that was evil enough to scare you, then maybe that villain will have the same effect on your readers that can only benefit the story.
# Lunajamniaon 20 Apr 2009 at 11:21 am
Well … he scared me for as long as he was alive.
# Lunajamniaon 20 Apr 2009 at 11:23 am
And there was another one who was a total jerk and I was happy when he died.
# Asayaon 20 Apr 2009 at 11:28 am
Oh? How'd he get killed off?
# Lunajamniaon 20 Apr 2009 at 11:45 am
The first one was shot by the man who's family he killed (both his parents and then later his wife and indirectly his daughter) the second one, I think, was killed by a dragon after he shot the dragon's (actually a shapeshifter named Dion, hard to explain …) love, who didn't want Dion to give over to his bad side and kill those attacking them. Dontcha hate it when someone has a blond moment and thinks the villains who are so obviously … villainous … would actually not shoot them? Anyhow, the second villain was a total jerk and I'm glad Dion ended up killing him.
# Lunajamniaon 20 Apr 2009 at 11:45 am
There were a couple villains in that story, I think. I can't remember the other one though.
# Asayaon 20 Apr 2009 at 11:57 am
'The first one was shot by the man who's family he killed (both his parents and then later his wife and indirectly his daughter) the second one, I think, was killed by a dragon after he shot the dragon's (actually a shapeshifter named Dion, hard to explain …) love'
Man, that is pretty grisly…
'Dontcha hate it when someone has a blond moment and thinks the villains who are so obviously … villainous … would actually not shoot them?'
Yeah! It's like, you've seen the guy destroy entire cities (or villages, or planets, or galaxies…) and you don't expect him to snap (or incinerate, or vanquish, or shoot…)
your neck? (talking to hero of particular story)
Geez…common sense people!
I love my villains. I don't see how people can write about a villain they hate and still make sure it's well-developed and characterized rather than just 2-D.
# Tomon 20 Apr 2009 at 12:24 pm
I've tried to make my main villain a blend of magnificent bastard and for the evulz.
Basically, he wouldn't be above unleashing a giant monster on the city, destroying every major city in the world simultaneously and risking the destruction of the entire world for more power. If you asked him why, his answer would be something along the lines of 'I was bored', or 'kicks'. Professor Esper, taking the term 'mad scientist' to a whole new level.
# Lunajamniaon 20 Apr 2009 at 12:36 pm
Asaya … yeah, the first guy was all haaaaaaaate. I didn't have an official backstory for him at first, but I got an idea … Sevk was one of the few survivors of a planet wide massacre (not really a war, exactly, 'cause the planet had no idea it was going to be attacked and was not ready) and he became leader of those who escaped to another planet. Ever since, he has held a grudge against the Lsai race. (All his people live to be quite old, but he is the longest-living Elenan, though he renamed his race the Ferrah so as to help not be recognized and all that, among other things).
Once upon a time, there were clones who protected and fought for a race of beings called the Elenan. One of the clones was not normal, and he ended up protecting a native on a planet they were attacking, and taking their side. He got a name from them (originally it was some number): Lsai, which means 'Great Warrior' in their language. Then the planet was attacked again and somehow or other he convinced the clones to turn, and they did–they attacked their own planet, wiping out almost all of the Elenan. In the midst of the battle, Lsai died.
The others won, but in honor of Lsai, who helped them realize their own humanity and ability to think for themselves, they named their race the Lsai and settled on the planet, Lota Anath. Some intermarried and the end result was the strength and swiftness and silver-blue eyes of the Lsai but the agility and calmness of the natives, the Tyani. Anyway,Rinec, whose families Sevk killed, is a descendant of Lsai himself.
# Lunajamniaon 20 Apr 2009 at 12:38 pm
*intermarried with the natives, I mean … (heh … didn't realize how I put it until re-reading it … )
# Tom Ingramon 20 Apr 2009 at 1:58 pm
@ B. Mac
I saw that someone with the same first name as me was already posting here, which is why I put my last name in too. I didn't know there was another Tom, though.
# Asayaon 20 Apr 2009 at 4:08 pm
Lunajamnia- Nice! So it's going to be some kind of war between the races?
# Wingson 20 Apr 2009 at 4:44 pm
I actually rather like most villains, especially if they don't have an established backstory. I like wondering why he/she became what they are. I don't think you can start out evil, so I like wondering HOW they became evil. Heck, I'm writing a fanfiction backstory for a video game villain.
Scarlet still needs a backstory, so I don't care either way about him yet. But I need to dislike him a little at least….We already have a villain (well, you can call him that for most of How to Save the World) we can sympathize with (Pierce).
Personally, my favorite "villains" are Claer and Nor from my unposted work, Between Light and Darkness. Then again, they're the only ones I actually took the time to write backstories for thus far…. (Backstories = love)
– Wings
# Lunajamniaon 20 Apr 2009 at 5:29 pm
Thanks, Asaya–but actually the stories have already been written. 🙂 Well, except for most of the prequel (how the Lsai came to be/Lsai's story). It's all about the Lsai, really, not the Ferrah.
Wings, that sounds really cool. 🙂
# Lunajamniaon 20 Apr 2009 at 5:33 pm
Although, since I am going to (eventually, when I actually find time) edit the trilogy a lot as well as the prequel to the series, I could delve into that a little more; why Sevk hates the Lsai so. Perhaps Rinec could make mention of past attempts of a mysterious emperor's attempts to wipe out the Lsai, to bring more plot into the story. But that would have to be later; because the trilogy's villains are the Shadok, the Dreysn, and then Eiqner (Sevk's son), not the Ferrah themselves.
# Dforceon 20 Apr 2009 at 6:06 pm
So many "Toms," so much confusion. lol


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Watching the previous victories of the two pairs, the women's doubles final match today promised to be spectacular. In the semi-finals, the Stoeva Sisters beat the Koreans Lee/Shin (number 7 seed) while the Japanese players qualified themselves for the finals beating Polii/Rahayu (number 4 seed) in the previous round.
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Hi dear readers!
Been MIA this couple of weeks because if you are following me on Instagram you know I recently become a mommy to a beautiful baby boy! We recently travel with baby Thomas and I will upload our travel guide soon but Gstaad travel guide is been long over due!! So here it is!
We traveled to Gstaad in Switzerland at the end of January 2018 and it was at Gstaad where I started my pregnancy symptoms so it became a very special place!
Gstaad is known for being a luxury winter vacation spot in Switzerland with five star hotels, Michelin star restaurants and lots of ski terrain.
We arrived to Gstaad from Geneva in the most iconic Swiss train GoldenPass classic line that feels like traveling in time and the glamour of the Belle Epoque. A romantic train with views of mountains and little chalets all the train way to Gstaad village.
Where to Stay:
Our stay in Gstaad was at the amazing Le Grand Bellevue 5 stars hotel that looks just like a fairytale paint in yellow and white with white snowy gardens. The interior is chic, sophisticated and modern with a chalet style twist with cozy and comfy rooms, the biggest spa in town and a 2 star Michelin star restaurant!
Le Grand Bellevue is just a magical place where it feels secluded from the town but yet is 2 walking minutes away from high- fashion promenade where you can find cute little shops and luxury boutiques like Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, Hermes and Prada among others.
I loved everything about this hotel and the friendly and exceptional customer service!
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If you are traveling in the winter months then ski is what you must do. That's actually the main reason why we decided to traveled to Gstaad. There are 3 separate mountains at Gstaad with lots of snow terrain but mostly intermediate runs, so if you are looking for more expert runs then I would suggest Zermatt which I will have a travel guide soon!
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- Horneggli nice views and local food with a rustic but cozy ambiance
- Wasserngrat with breathtaking views of the alps and the famous Meringues with double cream that are worth every calorie!
- La Videmanette more casual alpine restaurants with amazing views of the alps and valley which is perfect to enjoy with a hot chocolate before midday.
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LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A felon pretended to be an off-duty police officer so that he could steal a man's vehicle early Tuesday morning, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Deputies said the victim was parked in an empty lot at Skipper Lane and Empire Church Road in Groveland when he heard a knock on the driver's side window of his vehicle and looked up to see a man, later identified as Brandon Campos, claiming to be an off-duty officer and yelling at him to get out of his vehicle.
The victim repeatedly asked for Campos' name and badge number but because Campos kept yelling at him, he complied with the order to get out of the vehicle because he was in fear for his life, according to the affidavit.
"It was scary because I didn't know what was going on," the victim told News 6. "I wanted to know where my car was going. That's all I wanted to know. It's a brand new car."
Campos, 27, demanded that the victim step in front of the light from Campos' vehicle while he asked for the victim's name and whether he had weapons in the vehicle, the report said.
Deputies said Campos got irritated and made the victim lie face down on the ground. He then placed his knee on the victim's back and bent the victim's arm back so he couldn't move, according to authorities. There was a rope with a slip knot on the ground next to the victim, the affidavit said.
At that point, Campos took the keys from the victim's vehicle and drove off, authorities said. The victim then ran to his home nearby to call 911.
Deputies said the Honda Accord that Campos was originally in had been reported stolen out of Orlando. When they looked inside, they said they found a book bag that contained a picture of Campos.
While patrolling the area, deputies said they saw the victim's stolen 2018 Hyundai Sonata at Betty Lane and Mascotte. Campos sped up, ran a stop sign and crashed into a tree once he saw a patrol vehicle behind him, the report said.
He ran from the crash scene but stopped once a deputy engaged in a foot pursuit, according to the affidavit. The victim's stolen credit card was found in Campos' front pocket and the victim's loaded Smith & Wesson 9 mm handgun that had been in the trunk of his vehicle was found in a black bag along with two magazines and a box of ammunition that Campos threw while running from the crash scene, authorities said.
Campos was charged with carjacking, impersonating a law enforcement officer during the commission of a felony, resisting an officer without violence, fleeing and eluding, driving with a suspended license, possession of a firearm by a felon, battery and grand theft auto. His bond is set at $286,000.
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THOMAS, ROY VICTOR. Born in England on the 31st August 1930. Died on the 11th of December 2017 after a long illness. Beloved husband, stepdad, granddad, great granddad and great great granddad. A good friend to many, he will be greatly missed by all. In accordance with Roy's wishes a private service was held in Foxton today at Te Awahou Funeral Services.
Passed away peacefully at Lonsdale Rest Home in Foxton on February 14th 2018. A Celebration of (Dons) life was held at 52 Norbition road followed by a private cremation. Dons Family would like to thank the staff at Lonsdale Rest Home for their care throughout Dons Stay at Lonsdale. His Family would like to thank everyone for their support through this difficult time.
Lyall Francis Dacre
Born on the 14th December 1932 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday 26th June 2018 aged 85 years. Loving Father of Gail Arita, Bronwyn, Jody, karen and their partners loved son of the late Colin and Elizabeth Dacre and brother of the late Trevor and Alfred. Survived and loved by his siblings Neville, Hazel, Russell and Elizabeth. much loved former husband of Adele Dacre and the late Colleen Cowell. loving grandfather of 21 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. A celebration of Lyall's life will be held at the Foxton R S A on Friday 29th June 2018 at 1.30pm followed by a private Cremation
In Loving Memory of Hone Kanara
Passed away suddenly on the 8th of July 2018. A service for Hone will be held at Te Aroha Marae 136 Randwick Road Moera Lower Hutt at 11am on Wednesday 11th July 2018 Followed by a private cremation.
In Loving Memory of Ludwik Polon
Passed away peacefully after a long illness at the Arohanui Hospice Palmerston North on the 1st of August 2018. In Accordance with Ludwick's wishes a private Cremation has been held.
In Loving memory of Patricia Nell (Pat) Trower
Of Waitarere Beach formally of Wellington passed away peacefully on the 18th August 2018 after a short illness. Dearly Loved wife of the late Peter. Loved sister in law and Aunty. Great friend to many fellow campers. As per Pats wishes a private cremation has been held. Many thanks to all the staff in star 4.
In Loving Memory of Johnny Ellison.
Passed away surrounded by family on the 26th September 2018. A Celebration of Johnny's Life will be held at Paranui Marae on the 1st October 2018 at 11am Followed by internment at Parere Marae Hokio.
Peacefully at the Ranfurly Manor Rest Home in Feilding aged 82 years. Dearly Loved Mother, Grandmother. A celebration of Nancy's life will be held at the Kelvin Grove Cemetery Chapel at 11am on Tuesday 30th October followed by private internment.
In Loving Memory of Michael Astwood (Mike)
Sadly passed away 8/2/19 Loved son of Selwyn and Mary. Much loved Father,Brother and Grandad of Kerry and Aysha, Davina and Moko,Kayla,Alice and Josh
Marty and Keith, Josie, Sally, Bill and Trish, Roger, Mary and Paul Taelah ,Kaylee, Connor, Zola
Uncle and friend to many more. Be at peace,We love you.
A celebration of Mikes life will be held on Wednesday 13th February 2019 at 11am at the Foxton R. S. A Easton street Foxton followed by a private Cremation.
In Loving Memory of Billie
Billie was sadly Stillborn, Mummy loves you.
Fly high and be with the angels little one.
In Accordance with the Family's wishes a private cremation has been held.
With love we remember Janette whom is survived by Daniel, Chloe, Rebecca and Aron. Loving Grandmother of Blake and Fred
In accordance with Janette's wishes a private cremation has taken place.
Born 22 November 1951, in Levin, to Norman Clinton Allan and Septima Ellen Allan (née Hayfield) A.K.A Tima.
Being child number eight of nine. Bruce (D), Judith, Lynn, Colleen (D), Kenneth (D), Loris (D), Sherryn, Stewart and Paul.
A loved Dad to his three sons Justin, Nicholas and Marcus. His Grandchildren Karen-Frances, Dawson, Katina, Paora, Oliver and Blake.His Great grandchildren Kaliah-Rose, Huia and Ngarongo. Stewart dearly loved his family and his many friends and colleagues along his journey which we would like to acknowledge.
A celebration of Stewart's life will be held at the levin R.S.A at 1pm Friday 26th April 2019 followed by a private cremation
With love we remember Huia James Taylor
Sunrise 17/06/1952 Sunset 01/06/2019. Loved Father, Brother and uncle. Huia will be laying in state at 6 Norbiton road, Foxton. We are expecting him to arrive late Tuesday afternoon/evening. His funeral service will be held on Thursday 6th June 2019 at the indoor bowling club harbour street Foxton at 11am. Following the service Huia will be interred at the Foxton Lawn Cemetery. Please join the Whānau back the the bowling green for a cup pa after the internment.
With Love we Remember
Preston-Paratene Benson (Gary)
19-09-61 to 02-07-19
Much loved son of the late Thomas & Kathleen Preston, Loved Bro of Lillian/Rongo (Dec) Thomas (Dec) Kevin, Nigel (Dec) Michael, Paul, Jimmy, Pauline, Joanne, Bubba, Bub, Harold & Chris (Dec)
Most loved father ever of Candice & Phillip (Golly) Evan & Rebecca & Stepdad of Tori.
Loved Koko of Lexus, Iesha, Kingston, Damien, Xavier & Temyia
Service to be held on Friday 5th July 11am at Levin Events Centre, Victoria st, Levin.
With love we remember
Jean Melvina Pratt
28th August 1939-5th July 2019
Much loved daughter of the late
Ernest & Gladys Simpson
Loved sister of Maurie, Rene(Dec), Arnie(Dec)
Most loved mother of Clive, Rochelle & Peter, Brenda, Donna & Marty.
Cherished nan of
Kurt, Ariana, Paora, Russell, Kaelmn, Stacey, Ashley, Tiana & Jojo
Loved great nanny of many.
A celebration of Jean's life will be held on Monday 8th of July 2019
1pm at the indoor bowling club harbour st Foxton followed by a private cremation.
Eric Harold
Born 01/03/1931 - 10-07-2019
Warrant Officer NZ ARMY #35095
Passed away peacefully in the arms of his daughter Merle at STAR 4 Horowhenua Health Centre on the 10th July 2019 at 6:45pm
Much loved husband of Betty and father of Michael & Gaye, Marrion & Tony, Maurice & Maureen, Merryn & Anne, Malcolm & Lorraine, Marguret & Sam, Marie & David, Merle & Joe, Murray. Proud Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandfather, He will be greatly missed by all.
A service to celebrate Eric's life will be held at the Foxton R.S.A, Sunday 14th July 2019 at 11am, followed by private cremation.
With love we remember Peter James Taylor
Loving Son of Betty Taylor and Hetta Taylor, in accordance with Peter's wishes a private service has taken place
With love we remember
Maisie Susan De Ruyter
Passed away peacefully at Lonsdale care home in Foxton on the 30/07/2019
In Accordance with Maisie's wishes a private cremation has taken place.
In loving Memory of Daisy Peta
Passed away on the 5th September 2019 surrounded by Whanau. Daisy will be Laying in state at 99 Botanical Road Palmerston North today 6th Septemeber 2019 from approximately 2.30pm. On Saturday 6th September 2019 Daisy will Travel to Motuiti Marae Foxton between 9-9.30AM. A celebration of Daisy's life will be held at Motuiti marae on Monday 9th September at 11am followed by internment at the Foxton Lawn Cemetery. After the internment Whanau invite you back to Motuiti Marae for light Refreshments.
In Loving Memory of Joselyn Stafford - Te Rupe.
10/10/1974 - 17/10/2019
Sadly passed away. 17th October 2019 aged 45.
A celebration of Joselyn's life will be held along side her Brother Joeroa at Kereru Marae on Monday 21st October 2019 at 10am followed by internment at the Foxton Lawn Cemetery. Where they will ride into the gates of heaven together. The whanau have requested that everyone follow this obituary notice for updates.
With Love we remember Joeroa Rangitawhai Te Rupe
Sadly taken from us all way to soon.
Whānau would like to advise that Joe will be arriving at Kereru Marae on the 18th October at 10am. Joe will have a combined tangi with his sister Joselyn at Kereru Marae at 10am, Monday 21st October 2019. Followed by internment at Foxton Lawn Cemetery. Whānau would like everyone to watch this obituary for updates.
In Loving Memory of Robert Conlan
Sadly passed away in Palmerston North Hospital on the 01/11/2019 surrounded by family .
In accordance with Robert's wishes a private cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Thursday 7th November at the Masonic hall Main Street Foxton 12pm
In loving memory of Kathy Hapi. Peacefully passed away at home on Monday 9 December 2019. Forever loved by her darling Robin, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces and members of her Smith, Te Rangi and Foxton whanau.
A celebration of Kathy's life will take place at St Mary's Church Foxton, at 11am on Thursday 12 December 2019 followed by private cremation.
Suddenly but peacefully on Thursday 12th December 2019 at Star 4 Levin. Surrounded by Family aged 82yrs
Dearly loved Husband of Denise. Loved and respected Father and Father -in - law of Margaret and Frankie, Julie (Deceased), Maree and Glen, Rachel and Darryl.
Cherished gang, Granddad and great Granddad loved brother and brother and brother- in - law. Loved uncle.
Special Thanks to the Staff at Star 4 Levin
Messages Hydrabad Holiday Park 22 Forest Road Waitarere Beach Levin 5510
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to NZ Heart Kids.
In Accordance with Mel's whishes a private Cremation will take place
In loving memory of
Malachi Haimona Daniel Lawson Jones (Mala Malacheese)
Unexpectedly passed away on Friday 20th December 2019. Will be sadly missed by all his Family and Friends.
Malachi will be laying in state at his family home 7 Mabel Street levin from 23rd December 2019 from 4.45pm
A celebration of Mala's life will be held on Friday 27th December at his Family Home at 7 Mabel Street Levin at 11am followed by internment at the Avenue Lawn Cemetery.
In Loving Memory of
Carol Muliaga ( Marsh / Smith )
15.2.1944 - 24.12.2019
Loving Wife of Tommy, Loved Mother of Dean, Jim, Denise, Franci and Pomana and much Aroha for all her Mokopuna.
Carol is Laying in state at her Family Home 5 Queen Street Foxton Beach, the Family invite friends of Carol to come and pay their Respects.
A celebration of Carol's Life will be held at the St Andrews Anglican Church Bulls on Monday 30th December 2019 at 11am followed by internment at the Bulls Lawn Cemetery
Forever Remembered with Love.
Saunders, Robert Bertram (Bob)
Passed away peacefully 24th February 2020 surrounded by his family. Dearly loved Husband of Jan for 61 years and Father of Raewyn, Neil, Angela, Trevor, and Sheryl. Grandfather of 10 and Great Grandfather of 2. A celebration of Bob's life will be held ,1:30pm Thursday 27th February at Foxton RSA followed by a private cremation.
With love we remember Donald James Maclean
Peacefully passed away in Palmerston North Hospital on the 17/03/2020. A Celebration of Don's life will be held at the All Saints Church Main Street Foxton Friday 20th March at 1pm, followed by a private cremation
Visitations will be from 1-5pm at 18 Hetta Street Foxton.
With love we remember Georgina Marama Te Rangi
Taken from us all on the 24/03/2020 will be missed by all Family and Friend's.
A private service will be held with immediate family only, and a Memorial service will be held at a later date
In Loving Memory Of Colin Alfred Sanson
05-06-1940 - 05-05-2020
Dearly loved partner of Margaret Ransfield (dec)
Cherished brother of June & George, Margaret & David, Dennis & Pam (dec), Reg & Gloria (dec), Ray (dec) & Dawn.
Father of Kyle, Gemma & Troy (dec)
Caring, Loving Uncle to all his Nieces & Nephews. Loved dearly by the Ransfield Family and his Happy Hour Buddies.
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Retired Flight Sergeant Ryan Hotene O'Carroll
Died Friday 8th May 2020. After a long battle with illness. Dearly loved Husband to Jocelyn. Loved Father of Terry & Huia, Diane & Russell, Steven & Kellie. Proud Granddad & Koro to Joshua, Robert, Sam, Kyra, Jack, Ben & Roman. Standing tall and proud to the end.
In accordance with Ryan's wishes a private service will take place.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Foxton RSA would be greatly appreciated.
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McGREGOR, AHITAHU GREGOR (aka Mangu),
Died suddenly on 28 May 2020 aged 84 years young. He will be laying at Poutu Marae, Shannon-Foxton Rd, Shannon. Tangi will be held on Tuesday 2 June 2020 at 11.00am.
Loved husband of the late Pauline Āpõpõ McGregor (nee Thompson).
Cherished father of Edna (dec), Gregor (Butch), Pauline, Fiona and Mark Baird, Michael-Wayne and Moana Blackler, Rachael and Willy Herewini. Lisa and Aden Pairama and Jeremy (whāngai mokopuna).
Treasured Koro of 29 mokopuna and 44 great mokopuna.
Son of the late Arona Whetuariki Ahitahu (Moses) McGregor and Marema Kopa McGregor (nee Te Raata/Ngaheke).
Dearly loved brother of Kingi & April McGregor (Waitotara), Rata & Kororia McGregor (Shannon), Ngahana, Aniwaniwa & Claude Ketu (Shannon), Pukeariki, Wikitoria, Taukawe & Motu Te Peeti (Shannon), Carleen & Te Koha Harimate (Oamaru), Hune, Ellen & Nui Kunaiti (Foxton), Paora & Kathy McGregor (Titahi Bay), Marshall & Patricia McGregor (Christchurch), Petera (Bana) & Joanne McGregor (Christchurch), Princess & Richard Monga (Auckland), Tangiamio & Steve Johnson (Porirua), Winihau & Alistair Ross (Kaikoura), John & Karen McGregor (Christchurch), Karauna, Anikanara & Russell Thompson (Christchurch).
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Julie Edith Goggin
Passed away Friday 14th August 2020 at Palmerston North Hospital.
Julie will be fondly remembered by friends and family in Auckland,Papamoa, Levin and the Hutt Valley. She was known for her laughter and great sense of humor.
Beloved wife of Ian. Much loved mother of Penny and Paul. Loved Grandma of Taylor, Aerin, Devin and Calais.
Tomorrow 16/08/2020 Julie will be taken to her family home at speldhurst levin 19 Murryfield way( for the day only) Family and friends are more than welcome to come and pay their respects.
On Wednesday 19th everyone is welcome to meet at Te Awahou Funeral Services to drive to Cremation leaving 1.15pm
A Memorial service will also be held at a later Date.
With love we remember
Sheldon Manning
Passed away at Lonsdale care home in Foxton on 17 August 2020.
In accordance with Sheldons family's wishes a private service will take place
In loving memory of
Wiremu James Tatana
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his Whanau at Palmerston North Hospital on the 17 August 2020.
Much loved Son of Stella and Steven, Loved Brother of Dallena loved by all his Whanau.
Wiremu will be taken to Ngati Huia Marae SH1 to lay in state.
A celebration of Wiremu's life will be held Thursday 20th August 2020 at 11am at Ngati Huia Marare.
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Arlene Margret Houldsworth
Arlene passed away peacefully at Lonsdale Resthome Foxton on 19/08/2020 aged 81 years.
Loving Wife of Ted and much loved and wonderful Mother of Jason and Grandmother of Connor.
Sincere thanks to Lonsdale and Riverside for their care of Arlene. Arlene is in a better place now but she will be forever in our hearts and never Forgotten.
A private Family service will take place.
Passed Away Peacefully surrounded by his whanau at Palmerston North Hospital on 25th August 2020.
Much loved son of Pamela (dec) & Paulie Rauhihi.
Loving husband of Tania, Father of Dakota, Che & Khree.
Victor will be taken to Poutu Marae Shannon at 10am 26th August 2020 where he will lay in state until his tangi on Friday 28th August 2020 at 11am. Followed by private cremation.
With love we remember
Edward De Villiers Winiana
Sunrise 22/07/1965 Sunset 08/09/2020
Took his last ride on 8th September 2020. Much loved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Son Brother and friend.
Ed will be missed by all.
Ed will be laying in state at Foxpine airfield from TODAY 10/09/2020. A celebration of Ed's life will be held on Monday 14th September 2020 11am at Foxpine airfield (bergin road) followed by a private cremation
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Maxim Bederov – Stock market history – How did the first financial market come about?From films, books or even a personal visit you will know the function of the stock exchange. What is really behind the hustle and bustle of the stock market, however, and how it came about historically, is what you will learn today in this article.
How it all began
For this we start in the beautiful small town of Bruges in Belgium. A merchant named Van der Beurze lived there. The business he ran there was extremely successful and grew over the years into one of the largest trading centres in Europe. He even provided storage space for securities in his business premises. Although his business was not yet a stock exchange in the official sense, he already offered his customers the same functions.
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While he was still considered a pioneer, he soon founded the first official stock exchange in Antwerp. The main purpose was to buy and sell securities issued by governments in various cities and countries. Soon, however, it offered traders a much wider range of opportunities, as all other goods delivered to the city by sea could also be traded.
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But then the board became messy and complicated, and suddenly it was too late. I realised that I was losing because I didn't have the daring to make a rudimentary move.
This is the beautiful tension that defines chess — that distinguishes between the unthinkable and the mundane.
And for all my talk of boldness and daring, great chess players cannot lose sight of the mundane details. In business, you might call this blocking and tackling — the everyday operations that, if left untended, will undermine your organisation.
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Distinguish a particular recognized object from a PixyMon-like display
Added by Sal Trupiano over 2 years ago
I am involved in a project with a Raspberry Pi + Pixy, connected via USB, mounted on a robot. The Pi has WiFi. We have prior experience with the Pixy.
On the robot, the Pixy will see one or more groups of objects, in different arrangements. Each group will have one or more objects. Each object in each group is the same shape and color.
The Pixy is trained to recognize one of the objects.
We would like to have a remote computer that has WiFi access to the Pi show the real-time Pixy camera frames along with the one or more groups of objects that Pixy recognizes.
Basically, the remote computer would have a display that looks like PixyMon. Remote computer is Windows, but it doesn't need to be. Although I am not sure if another OS on the remote computer would make this easier or not. I would say not.
This remote computer display would be viewed by an operator. We would like the operator to select a group from the display and then send the object data for that selection to the robot so that the robot can navigate to that group.
Since everything is the same color / hue (object), there would seem to be no way to distinguish between different groups.
Therefore, the first idea I have is to change the Pixy M4 firmware so that it will include a unique ID with every block, so as to distinguish a specific block.
The next issue is how to get a PixyMon-like display and incorporate selecting a particular group / block on the display. There seems to be several possible approaches.
The one that would appear to be the least amount of work is to compile PixyMon for Pi / Raspbian and run a VNC server on the Pi and then connect to the Pi VNC server via WiFi from some other computer as a client. This should allow PixyMon to be operated via the VNC client on the remote computer. libpixyusb and PixyMon would need to change to recognize the unique block ID. In addition, PixyMon would also need to change to allow a user to select a block and then send the object info for the selected block to the robot. However, being able to select a block would seem to require a fair amount of understanding about Qt and the Qt side of PixyMon.
Instead of VNC-ing PixyMon, I have thought about breaking PixyMon into a client and a server. When it gets down to actually communicating with the Pixy, it looks PixyMon could be split at the Link class. The Link class has derived class for USB (USBLink). I was thinking of creating a new class derived from Link, like Network. The implementation of the Network class on the remote computer would do some sort of socket communication to the Pi over WiFi. Everything up from the Network class would run on the remote Windows computer. Everything down from there would run on the Pi. The Pi would need a corresponding Network class implementation that receives everything coming from the network down to the Pixy and sends everything coming up from the Pixy back to the remote computer. I don't know what is expected in general in terms of the transport protocol. Is it send one command, wait for a response, then send another command? Or is it more full-duplex? Or multiple commands at the same tine as well? I would need to get this exactly right in order for this to work at all. All the PixyMon, libpixyusb and M4 firmware changes noted above in the VNC solution would still be required.
Another approach would be to not rely on PixyMon at all and instead do something with the cam_getFrame command that is discussed in this forum. This would require getting frames and then writing over the video frame buffer the objects like PixyMon does. Some of this could happen on the Pi, or it all could get sent to the remote Windows computer and happen there. This seems like a lot of tricky graphics work and keeping the frame rate decent might be an issue. I wouldn't need to change the M4 firmware, because I could tag every object block coming out of libpixyusb on the Pi with an ID.
I suppose the most totally basic approach, one that doesn't really implement the concept, is to just send all the object block info received by the Pi from the Pixy to the remote computer and create an application there that displays the blocks without the video frames. Maybe that is more useful than nothing.
Sorry for my long message.
All input / feedback is very much appreciated.
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RE: Distinguish a particular recognized object from a PixyMon-like display - Added by Jesse French over 2 years ago
Hey Sal,
unfortunately I have no idea what the feasibility / difficulty of this is. I know you've experimented with modifying Pixy firmware before.
Rich is the one to answer this question, but he is away today / this weekend and will be back on Monday. So...stay tuned! Apologies for the delay.
RE: Distinguish a particular recognized object from a PixyMon-like display - Added by Sal Trupiano over 2 years ago
Thanks for following-up Jesse.
I have been thinking about this problem more and I think it makes the most sense to run PixyMon on Pi and access via VNC.
We will train the Pixy for the object color and all 7 signatures will be the same.
Then we will use signature to select which recognized object is selected by the operator. This selection will be made via a separate path, outside of PixyMon. As I remember, PixyMon labels what it recognizes with the signature.
The only planned modification to PixyMon is when it gets blocks from the Pixy (which it seems to do directly via libusb and not via libpixyusb) is to send all those blocks via the network from the Pi to the robot.
My concerns:
1. How well does PixyMon run on Pi? We are using P3 Model B, which has 4 ARMv8 cores a 1GB of RAM. But it seems like PixyMon does all of the image manipulation in software, which I'm guessing can eat CPU cycles pretty well. Plus, the Pi needs to run VNC to remote PixyMon, which beyond eating up CPU cycles, may have unacceptably long latency when drawing the window. There are some VNC alternatives, but I don't know if they are more efficient. Beyond PixyMon and VNC, the Pi won't be running any other user level stuff.
2. Do signatures behave as I described?
Thanks again for any input and feedback,
RE: Distinguish a particular recognized object from a PixyMon-like display - Added by Sal Trupiano over 2 years ago
Got PixyMon to run on Pi. Next step is to access it remotely, but that is really outside the scope of Pixy and PixyMon.
My question is about Pixy and PixyMon behavior in the case of multiple recognized objects all of the same color.
Let's assume that Pixy is trained for all 7 signatures to be of the same object / color.
Does Pixy round robin through the signatures and therefore send a different signature with each object info block it recognizes?
If it does, then each signature label could be the signature number itself. That signature label / number would appear in PixyMon then it could be uniquely selected from the other recognized objects in different locations.
If Pixy doesn't round robin through the signatures, then there is no way to distinguish / get object info block for a particular object. In this case, modifications would be required to at least PixyMon, and possibly the M4 core firmware in the Pixy, to support a unique block id.
I would appreciate any comments / corrections.
RE: Distinguish a particular recognized object from a PixyMon-like display - Added by Edward Getz over 2 years ago
Hello Sal,
I'm not understanding your question.
Pixy supports 7 signatures, that's correct, but training all 7 signatures for the same color would result in poor performance. Pixy relies on each signature being a distinct color in order to reliably detect objects of that color. For example, green, yellow, orange for signatures 1, 2, 3 --- not green, green, green.
Pixy can detect hundreds of objects of a given signature.
I hope that helps explain -- my apologies if not.
RE: Distinguish a particular recognized object from a PixyMon-like display - Added by Sal Trupiano over 2 years ago
Hi Edward,
Thanks for your reply.
I do now understand that all 7 signatures shouldn't have the same color.
But my basic question is: let's say that Pixy recognizes 2 objects, both of the same signature. How can I tell one object from the other? So 2 objects, same signature, are displayed by PixyMon. There isn't any distinguishing information between the 2. Just want to confirm that this is the case.
Thanks again,
RE: Distinguish a particular recognized object from a PixyMon-like display - Added by Edward Getz over 2 years ago
Hello Sal,
Detected objects with the same signature can vary in size and location, but that's the extent of it for that color connected components algorithm.
RE: Distinguish a particular recognized object from a PixyMon-like display - Added by Sal Trupiano over 2 years ago
Hello Edward, Understood. Thanks for your help and patience. Sal


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While residential real estate sales over $1 million had recovered 11 per cent in 2017 over 2016, $1 million-plus real estate sales fell 10 per cent in 2018 from 2017 levels, it said.
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