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You'll buy cars, weapons and outfits in GTA Online much as in GTA 5 single player, but there's a difference: snazzier and/or more powerful items are locked off till you've reached a certain Reputation rank. It's fairly easy to increase your Reputation, but you might want to focus on the competitive multiplayer and Horde-style survival missions, as these award fairly decent Reputation and cash payouts even when you're on the losing side. I hear parachute missions (awarded by impressing a chap named Dom) are also good for some hefty payouts, though I haven't had the chance to try these out yet, and you can play these on your own if you click through before the game makes a match.
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Forcing the Issue II
Jeff Goldstein has this to say about Hillary's list to starboard:
Very quietly, and using the cacophonous cover of the Democratic party
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1. Jay
Maybe she's counting on the loony left to burn out before the primaries start in 2008.
Maybe she's expecting a reaction to Bush Derangement Syndrome, especially when it becomes obvious that Bush is not a) going to be impeached; b) going to run for re-election in 2008.December 7, 2005 - 1:05 pm Link to this Comment
2. Trashman
The loons over at the DemocraticUnderground favor Dean a lot more than Clinton. They are also convinced that every poll shows 60% of Americans are opposed to the War and want the troops home now. I guess these pollsters don't make it out to my neck of the woods.December 7, 2005 - 2:42 pm Link to this Comment
3. Sean P
Still, Clinton's maneuver will only work if the moderate/ pragmatic side of the Democratic primary electorate is more unified around her than the left flank is unified around their ABH candidate (be it Feingold, Dean, Boxer, etc.). For example, if Mark Warner — whose been making a big splash of late — siphons enough votes from the center and center-left, and the hard left unites early behind a single candidate, Hillary could find herself squeezed out (the same thing almost happened to Dole in 96 and Kerry in 04).
Given that, I think the worst outcome for Hillary would be a more-or-less stalemate election result in '06 (app. 1-2 pickups in the Senate, 4-8 in the House). A stong showing by the Reps (no net losses or slight gains) — after everything that's happened this year — would probably convince a lot of Dems to stop drinking the Kool Aid, and to stop backing candidates that do — thus reducing the appeal of a hard left candidate.
Conversely, a great showing by the Dems in '06 (ie taking over the House & 2-3 Senate pickups) would convince the center/ center-left Dems that Hillary is the only candidate who can stop the Deaniacs.
However, another stalemate election will produce another two year cycle of some Dems trying to push the party to the center, and others trying to push it farther to the left — and Hillary may prove unable to satisfy either camp under that scenario.December 8, 2005 - 10:38 am Link to this Comment


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Preparations for the launch of EDUSAT by India's Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F01) are proceeding
satisfactorily at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota. As per
the present progress, the launch is expected to take place at 4:01 pm on
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As I log in to Facebook ads, I came across an ad featured "free trials" for male enhancement. Specifically, you pay a small shipping fee (about few dollars) in exchange for a free bottle of Vydox. Now, I am not such a big fan of this product (I wrote about Vaso Ultra here: reviews and side effects revealed). What's more, I always ask readers to stay away from ANY free trials that required them to enter credit card information. Simply put, if it's really free, you don't need to give away your private information!
More often than not, when you participate in "free trials offfer", you are automatically enrolled in auto-ship program. There may be small print somewhere about this, but the merchants make it so tiny it's hard to notice. As a result, you will be billed continuously for products and services you did not agree to purchase! What's more, it's very hard to cancel the order and get your money back!
Some of the well-known free trials scam are:
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Please note that I am not saying that the guys behind Vaso Ultra offers are con artists, though I ask you to exercise caution. Before you take the bait, ask yourself- do I really need this product? Have I discussed with my doctor? I think the answer is pretty clear!
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Attention fellow wannabe cyborgs: Google Glass can soon be ours! As long as you have $1,500 and are willing to use Google Plus. So, ya know, there's that.
In a new video, the notoriously tightlipped Project X team released some fresh details about Google's attempt at wearable technology. The video, which–yes–includes skydiving, shows users saying "OK glass" to get the attention of the system before sending it commands, such as "Take a picture," "Record a video" and "Say 'delicious' in Thai." The system also sends speech-to-text messages and livestreams video.
Not to sound like a total nerd, but it looks prettttty awesome.
Google also announced a campaign for "bold, creative individuals" who want to get in on the Glass preordering phase. Interested participants have to tweet (or post to Google Plus) a less than 50 character message with the hashtag #ifihadglass. Of course, you still have to pay $1,500 for the developer's kit and somehow make it to New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco to pick them up, but it's totally worth it for all that footage you'll record of you eating, right?
Perhaps whoever wins the #ifihadglass contest can help Google make the device look slightly less bulky and/or like glasses your high school science teacher wore. Also: maybe we can get them in pink?


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Daniel Ricciardo has vowed to learn from his Singapore shunt, admitting that it was the result of his own mistake.
The Toro Rosso driver brought out the Safety Car on lap 25 at the Marina Bay circuit when, pushing too hard, he understeered into the wall.
But rather than blame the car, the Red Bull-bound racer conceded the accident was his fault as he had been trying too hard to make up places.
"The crash was my error, trying to make up for lost ground," said the Aussie.
"At the start, my car just seemed to sit there without moving off the line. It was very frustrating to lose so many places right away. I think I went down five places from ninth on the grid to fourteenth.
"So I was on the back foot from then on, just trying to do the best I could. In the second stint, my engineer came on the radio and said 'the pace is good, keep pushing.' I was aware that for the pace we had, we were not doing too badly and maybe at the end I was just trying to get too much out of it and made that mistake.
"It's a delicate corner with not much run-off and I went too deep into the apex. I then braked a bit harder, locked a wheel and went into the wall."
The 24-year-old, who will partner Sebastian Vettel at Red Bull next season, has vowed to learn from the error.
"It's not a mistake I'm used to making," he said. "I will learn from this."
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Effective analgesia peri operatively is very much essential for managing any type of surgical cases. Opioid was commonly employed for managing these cases. Due to its known side effects, an alternative drug was selected and studied. Hence, we compare the quality and side effects of NSAIDs- paracetamol versus diclofenac infusion for peri operative analgesia. Sixty ASA I & II patients undergoing lower abdominal surgery was randomly selected and divided into two groups. Both groups were assessed and general anaesthesia was given. At the time of rectus abdominis muscle closure, Group P received paracetamol infusion and Group D received diclofenac infusion. Post operatively all patients were monitored, pain was assessed with VAS score and side effects were also noted. VAS score > 7 received rescue analgesics and results were tabulated. Most of the patients in paracetamol group had VAS score <7 for more than 5 hours after the surgery. The time to first request for rescue analgesia after injection of study drug was approximately 3 times as long with paracetamol compared to diclofenac, with no serious complications noticed. This indicates that i.v paracetamol infusion has better analgesia than i.v diclofenac infusion for acute post operative pain.
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It's day 3 of our series on creating a naming language and today we're talking about stress. Not that kind of stress — this is the emphasis we place on one syllable over the others within a word or name. Setting a set stress pattern for names can help keep your language from sounding like English with funny pronunciations.
In English, we learn which syllables to stress on a word-by-word basis. Indeed, different regions of the English speaking world can stress different syllables of the same word and names are no exception. Changing the stress pattern of word or name can change it's pronunciation. For example, most non-natives will pronounce my home region of Oregon's Willamette valley as WILL-a-met or-EE-gone, when it's actuality pronounced will-A-met (to rhyme with "damn it") OR-e-gun. Another example is the word "laboratory". In American English, the stress is on the first syllable (LAB-or-a-tory) while in England, the stress is on the second syllable (lab-OR-a-tory).
Other languages are more regular. Hungarian stresses the first syllable, while Polish stresses the second-to-last syllable. Other languages can have more complex stress rules, depending on vowel placement within a syllable or length of syllable. My language slightly stresses the last syllable of a word.
You certainly don't need to set a fixed stress pattern, but it can help make your language sound distinct
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The Rite of Confirmation plays an important role in the life of St. Matthew's and in the life of our young people. Each year, St. Matthew's prepares a group of energetic eighth graders for Episcopal Confirmation. The program starts in the September and finishes in June. Each month, there is one evening meeting where we discuss the finer elements of the faith. Our classes range in size from twelve to twenty. Weekly Sunday attendance during the Confirmation year is expected as is some participation from parents. For more information, contact the Rev. Susan Wyper and fill out the Confirmation Application Form.
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Shaving is no-one's favourite thing to do, but with a few simple measures you can make it a much more skin friendly-experience and get better results in the process. Here's how...
This year you'll spend an average of 60 hours in front of a mirror shaving. That's 138 days over your lifetime or over 2,000 football matches you could have watched. And, over the course of a lifetime, you'll have removed a whopping 27 feet of whiskers.
So why do we go to so much trouble to stay smooth? Well, the fact that shaving makes us feel cleaner, fresher and generally more business-like has a lot to do with it (as does the fact that if we didn't we'd all end up looking like Gandalf). Of course, the fact that 79% of women claim to prefer men who are clean shaven just might have something to do with it too!
Thanks to an accumulation of fluid, skin tends to be puffy first thing in the morning so give it time to settle down before you start shaving and you'll get better results and less nicks and cuts. By the time you've had some breakfast and a coffee you'll also be more alert - not a bad thing if you're going to be brandishing a razor!
Or in it, if you have a steam-free shaving mirror. After just two minutes, the warm water and steam will have caused the hairs on your chin to expand - making them softer and much easier to shave. It's thought that if you wet the hair adequately before shaving, the force required to slice them with the razor is reduced by up to 70%. What's more, all that steam and hot water will open your pores, releasing any dirt and grime. Try the Anthony Logistics Smooth Shave Gel, a transparent shave gel for a super-close shave or the Zirh Shave Cream Tube 100ml which is great for heavy beards and gives a fabulously close shave.
Ask any grooming expert what the key to a great shave is and they'll all tell you the same thing: preparation. Rush it and you'll end up with patchy results and a face that looks like it's been attacked by Edward Scissorhands. The key to the perfect shave is softening the beard, so even before you touch your razor and begin shaving spend a few minutes preparing your skin and stubble.
For the best results, start by washing the face thoroughly using plenty of warm water and a gentle face wash. This is important because you need to remove any grease and grime that might be coating the hairs (and thus preventing water being absorbed properly). It'll also cleanse the skin of impurities, ensuring the razor glides over it smoothly. It's a simple step but one that can have a big impact on shaving.
Next, you need to choose the right shaving product. Foams, gels, creams, oils and serums all have the same objectives; to create a cushion between your skin and the razor, to prevent bristles from drying out and to ease the shaving process along, reducing the chance of nicks, cuts and irritation. But with so many products to choose from - where do you begin? Here's a little guide:
Gels. These provide a moisture-rich lubricating cushion over the skin and are quick and convenient to use. Some are transparent, allowing you to see where you're going when you're shaving. We highly recommend the Clinique Aloe Shave Gel (125ml).
Foams. Like gels, shaving foams are convenient and easy to use, but can be drying so are best avoided if you have dry or sensitive skin. Foams like Razorpit Bump Shaving Foam (150ml). are ideal for normal to oily skin.
Creams. Shaving creams tend to be the richest of all the shaving aids and, like shaving soaps, are the traditional product to use. Many, like the Trumpers Shave Cream - Rose 200gm Tub are glycerine-based to reduce the chances of the cream drying your skin and they usually offer a fantastically rich, creamy cushion for shaving. They're best used with a traditional shaving brush, but you can whip up a lather without one by placing a little in the palm of your hand, along with some warm water, and massaging into the skin. Their moisturising properties make them ideal for guys with tough stubble to contend with too.
Oils. Although they've been around for years, shaving oils have only really taken off in the last few years as more and more men have given them a go. And the ones who prefer them are usually evangelical about their benefits. The best ones use cold-pressed, cosmetic quality grapeseed oil, and the cheaper (read: inferior) oils are often based around mineral oils which can cause spots. Not good. Shaving oils are particularly good if you have a style to navigate too, as they allow you to see where you're going and allow you to use your razor to get good, clean lines around goatees, sideburns and moustaches. To use, place three or four drops of the shaving oil onto your fingertips and massage into damp skin as evenly as possible. The biggest mistake men make is using too much oil, so don't over do it. For a super-smooth shave, try the The Refinery Shave Oil (30ml).
Soaps. Not to be confused with ordinary soaps, shaving soaps are more moisturising and are designed to create a richer lather. They usually come in a bowl, like the Trumpers Violet Hard Shaving Soap In Wooden Bowl (80g) and are designed for use with a traditional shaving brush.
Serums. A relative newcomer to the shaving world; serums, like the Aesop Moroccan Neroli Shaving Serum combine the benefits of a shaving oil with a gel that's easy to rinse. They're just as effective and, like oils, are compact and ideal for travel.
Okay, so once you've decided on which shaving product to use (and it's worth experimenting with a few to see which type suits you best) you can get on with the shave. Begin by applying your shaving product to warm, damp skin and gently massaging it in with your fingers, using gentle circular motions to ensure good coverage and lifted hairs. You can do this with your fingers, but you'll get even better results if you use a shaving brush like the Men-U Blue Premier Shaving Brush & Stand. Use back and forth movements rather than circular ones to avoid causing damage to the hairs of the brush. Apart from helping to lift hairs in preparation for shaving and feeling great against your skin, a shaving brush has another function - it's a great exfoliator and helps to gently rid the skin of dead skin cells and keep it bright and healthy-looking. If you're not using a shaving brush, exfoliate the skin two or three times a week with a facial scrub and don't be afraid to use it on the neck where many ingrown hairs occur.
You probably didn't think we'd ever get to this step did you? Well, that just goes to show you how important preparation is to shaving! So, now that your stubble is soft, wet and cushioned, you're finally ready to pick up your razor and start shaving. Though nobody really teaches us how to use razors properly, getting the most out of them is pretty simple. Key to their effectiveness is proper handling, and it's very important not to press too hard as you are shaving. For best results, use light, short and gentle strokes and let the razor do all the work. Also, don't forget to rinse the blades regularly to prevent clogging. Always use hot water for this, especially if you're using a shaving oil as it's better at dissolving grease.
When it comes to choosing a razor, it's good to invest in something you're actually going to take pleasure in using. This might sound strange, but think about it for a moment; what would you rather drive: a beaten up old banger or a brand new Aston Martin? Exactly. So go for something like the Merkur Vision 2000 Brushed Steel Razor and you'll have a piece of equipment that's actually a joy to use. Like many traditional-style razors, it uses a 'butterfly' design head which allows the top to be opened and standard double-edged blades to be safely inserted. It also allows for the razor blades to be continuously adjusted, ensuing you have total control as you're shaving. But whatever style of razor you opt for, try to go for one with a decent weight to it as this will ensure good handling. Okay, so now you're ready to actually start shaving!
Begin by tackling the less tough areas of beard around the cheeks and jowls and leave the toughest bits (usually found around the chin and mouth) until last - that way they'll have had more time to soften and will be much easier to slice with the razor. Also crucial is the direction in which you shave. It's tempting to try shaving against the direction of hair growth in the hope that this will achieve smoother results, but in reality you just risk pulling the hairs back on themselves and, as a result, cause unnecessary irritation. So, if you don't fancy a nasty shaving rash, always go with the grain and not against it.
If you haven't shaved for a while and have more of a beard than just a touch of designer stubble, it's much better to trim hairs back first with a beard trimmer or a hair clipper since razors are designed to tackle short stubble. This will greatly reduce the chances of painful snagging and irritation and will make shaving much easier.
Looking after your equipment can also improve the quality of your shave too. Blunt blades are one of the biggest causes of razor burn, so make sure yours are in tip-top condition. Never wipe them after use with flannels, towels or try to clean them with toothbrushes as you will just damage the fine shaving edge. Instead, rinse the razor thoroughly after each shave with hot water, shake dry and store it upright (a toothbrush rack is good for this!)
Make sure you look after your shaving brush too if you're using one. The best ones, made of badger hair, represent a considerable investment (particularly if you go for a top end brush) so need to be properly cared for. To ensure the bristles don't rot at their base, always rinse your brush out after use, shake off any excess water and place with the bristles facing downwards on a shaving brush holder. Some brushes, like the Men-U Blue Premier Shaving Brush & Stand even come with a stand to make things easier.
One you've finished shaving and your face is still wet, use your fingers to check for any bits you may have missed - it'll be much easier to spot them at this stage. Then, rinse your face thoroughly with cool running water to close pores and remove any shaving residues. This is crucial, because if remnants of foams, gels or shaving creams are left on the skin they can cause irritation and drying of the skin. Then pat dry with a clean towel. If you want to make absolutely sure no residues are left at this point, then it may be worth applying a toner to cleanse and close the pores and refresh the skin. Try the Men-U Matt Skin Refresh Gel (100ml) which won't irritate or dry out freshly shaven skin.
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ZAP 1,200,000 Volt Double Trouble Stun Gun with Batteries (3 CR123A Lithium) Polymer Black
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The 1,200,000 Volt Double Trouble stun gun is more effective than most stun guns because of the space between the contacts. The greater the space, the greater the effect. Most stun guns only have 1.5 nches. The Double Trouble has 5 inches between contacts. The Double Trouble Stun Gun features a rubber coated contour grip to make it easy to hold and hang on to. The safety switch is top-mounted and features a red LED on/off indicator to let you know if the stun gun is ready to fire. Also comes with a hand strap and FREE Nylon Carrying Case with Belt Clip ($15.00 Value). Only 6" long. Weighs just 6.9 oz.
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Red Hat buys virtualizer Qumranet
U.S. Linux distributor Red Hat has bought the virtual computing solutions vendor Qumranet.
Red Hat gave notice in their press conference this morning that it is taking over the virtualization applications KVM (Kernel Virtual Machine) and SolidICE from Qumranet, Inc. KVM has already been a component of the Linux kernel for two years. Via this acquisition, Red Hat predicts short development times and ensures comprehensive hardware support, thereby providing a strategic advantage over other solutions. SolidICE is a desktop virtualization system that can coexist with Linux or Windows. According to Red Hat CEO and President Jim Whitehurst in response to the acquisition, Red Hat thus becomes one of only two enterprises worldwide that offers complete virtualization solutions, emphasizing its equal rank with Microsoft as technology leader. Red Hat clarifies its target customers on its website in that it will offer Windows desktop users a secure and scalable virtualization platform. According to Red Hat's concept, the product will manage Windows as well as Linux server and desktop virtualization.
As CEO of Qumranet Benny Schnaider confirms, all Qumranet employees will transition to Red Hat. "We could not have found a better partner," he states. Red Hat paid around $107M in cash for the company. The acquisition should have an effect by the end of Red Hat's February 2009 fiscal year, with the revenue in the following year expected to be $20M.
Up until now the Linux distribution had set Xen as the virtualization solution for its Enterprise product RHEL. In a conversation with Red Hat manager Paul Cormier, he confirms that Xen as a component of RHEL 5 would be supported at least until 2014. However, the new Hypervisor, presented at this year's Red Hat Summit conference and to be available end of 2008, will be based on KVM. Red Hat is working on a management infrastructure to support the KVM technology.
Microsoft as technology leader in VM. I do not think so.Referencing:
"Red Hat thus becomes one of only two enterprises worldwide that offers complete virtualization solutions, emphasizing its equal rank with Microsoft as technology leader."
VMware is the undisputed leader in Virtualization. Microsoft is (has been playing) second fiddle with HyperV being the first offering from MS that migh begin to gain significant market share. That makes RedHat number three if you exlcude all the other players (and their ar a bunch).
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Canada Disappointed over Diplomatic Expulsion in Fiji
(No. 225 - July 16, 2010 - 4:15 p.m. ET) The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement regarding Fiji's expulsion of Australia's Acting High Commissioner on July 14:
"Canada is disappointed by the decision of the Interim Government of Fiji to expel the Acting High Commissioner of Australia, Sarah Roberts. This decision is unjustified and will only further isolate Fiji from the international community and from its regional partners.
"Canada is a vigorous defender of freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law. We call once again on the Interim Government of Fiji to re-establish the democratic rights of the people of Fiji by taking immediate steps to restore the constitution, reinstate the judiciary and hold early elections."
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Sushi is one food that I have grown to absolutely love. I still remember the very first time that I tried it. Me and my buddies had just finished playing basketball and decided to head down to get sushi at a place on Ingersol. I ordered something that sounded enjoyable and easy to eat. A Philly roll. I ate the first two pieces of the roll and didn't it was that bad, and then I think I finally realized what I was eating and I grossed my self out and couldn't finish the last four pieces without gagging.
I slowly kept trying it and now I absolutely love sushi. I have been to Miyabi 9 a couple of times now, and each time I find something new on the menu that is outstanding.
This time around, I was able to try a fair amount of different rolls. The rolls that we ordered were The Des Moines, Sunrise, California, and 2 orders of Captain Crunch. I have heard from multiple people to get the Captain Crunch, and we finally settled into ordering that. Below is a picture of the amazing Captain Crunch roll. The Captain Crunch combines crab and shrimp inside a tobiko tempura crunch, with a secret house sauce. If you want something that doesn't have a strong fish/sushi taste, then I would recommend this. It has such a unique flavor and 'crunch' to it. We loved it so much that we ordered 2 rolls.
The other 3 rolls were very good, too. The Des Moines is Salmon, crab stick, avocado, and cue roll. It has a nice simple flavor and is another 'easy going' roll. Sunrise is one of my favorites. It's a good roll to eat after a couple pieces of Des Moines and Captain Crunch rolls. The Sunrise is Tuna, mango, and cream cheese. It is a good sweet roll. The balance with the mango and creme cheese creates a satisfying flavor. The California was your typical Cali roll- always a safe bet when you don't know what else to order. Here is a picture of the menu via urbanspoon.com >> Roll Menu
On previous outings to Miyabi 9, I have had some outstanding egg rolls. These are a good option if you are trying sushi for the first time because if you aren't a fan (right away) then you can resort to these yummy guys. They also have a great lunch deal. For around $11 you can get soup, salad, and one roll from about 4 different options. It was a great deal, and it fills you up.
This a fun place located in the East Village of Des Moines, Iowa. There isn't a lot of seating. We went on a Wednesday night around 7, and no problems getting a table. Friday and Saturday night's get pretty busy. The longest wait that I have had there is about a said 30 minute wait, but was seated within 10 minutes. It is next to The Olympic Flame which is another local favorite of mine.
If you don't like sushi at first, keep trying a little bit each time you go out or to the store. It will grow on you and you will soon be able to enjoy it as much as me. Happy eatings!
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3 Responses to Miyabi 9: Sushi
richardwebb58rd June 30, 2012
Sushi rocks! Try also Samurai, right next to the Costco in the Jordan Creek Town Center. Their Salmon Avocado role is incredible!
Nick L June 30, 2012
Awesome! Thanks for the recommendation! I've been wanting to try that place for sometime. I have heard good things about it.
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India's refusal to give in on protecting its food subsidy program spelled the end of a World Trade Organization pact aimed at improving global trade facilitation.
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After seven years of tough negotiations, Tokyo and Canberra signed a free trade agreement on July 8.
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Ever since I installed Inventor 2013, there is this new thing added called Autodesk Appearance Library. Trying to update styles in my template files and there are a few styles that will not update completely as they keep switching back and forth between the Appearance Library and the Material Library no matter how many times I hit update. This is when I switch under the "Compare materials against" drop down menu under Update Styles. Why does it do this? Can I fix it? Will it hurt anything to leave it as it is?
I don't have an answer to your specific issue, but I'll tell you the Appearance stuff has been a major headache for me, too. There doesn't seem to be any consistency or predictability in the behavior that the appearances exhibit. Somehow I've wound up with "Default (2)" as the actual default, instead of "Default," and it looks like it's got a Fibreglass bump map laid over it. Also, somehow, my "Steel, Mild" material - in spite of having the material "Steel" assigned to it - keeps getting "Default (2)" laid over top, and the only way to get "Steel" back in place is to override the appearance.
Blah. I could go on and on and on about the issues we've been having with the new setup. From end to end it's been nothing but a hassle. I understand the goal they're trying to reach, but it just doesn't seem to want to work really well for me yet.
I'm sure there's some rational thing going on here, but I just haven't figured out what the method is to the madness yet.
We have been working with partially updated material styles in our templates for some time. The physical assets seem to be working fine, but the appearance assets don't seem to always be correct and we can't get edits to save properly. We've been just applying appearance overrides when we need the color to be correct.
Have you been able to consistently save appearances and materials to the Inventor Material Library or to Favorites and have them available in other documents? That's been an issue for me. The fiberglass mentioned above is a good example of this, actually. I created an appearance called "Fiberglass, Gray" and a material called "Fiberglass," which used some custom physical properties and the appearance "Fiberglass, Gray." Worked great ... for that part. Saved them both to the Inventor Material Library and ... nothing. Not there. Of course now I seem to have this "Default (2)" that wants to show up over everything else, and looks suspiciously like "Fiberglass, Gray."
And for some reason when I open parts that were last saved in 2011, any steel materials now look like Polymer Concrete, even for 2011 content center parts? Not sure what happened there, but it took me several hours of open-change material-save to fix ...
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Music For Games
I have the rare honor of putting here the official trailer of the upcoming space action game " Illegal Aliens". I have the pleasure of writing some of its music, and the trailer uses one of my tracks.
Please check it out.
Here is a cool movie for the upcoming fps game, "illegal Alienz", made in Unreal Engine.
The game is a great FPS in space, with really great game mechanics, graphics, and story. The demo showcases the face creation process in the game, and shows the large amount of customization available for portraits in game, and also some of the great graphics from the game itself.
I wrote the music for the cool demo, and I wrote a dub-step electronic track to suite this specific atmosphere
I wrote a music track for another great animation from Duruk. The animation is based on the aftermath of 9/11 with a dark and cold atmosphere.
The video came third in a level design contest, and has got some really good reviews. I focused my music writing here on a piano, some tribal drums and low sound effects to convey the feeling of something lost, and tragedy, yet with a slight optimistic ending.
I wrote a cool electronic/epic industrial music track to "MASS WARS", which is a great fps
game being produced by Plasma City Entertainment.
About Mass Wars:
2074, a war broke out. The Void War caused mass chaos and destroyed all manned
In 2074, another war broke out. The Gold War ended badly in 2075 June 2, but in
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