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Children as young as 11 have been writing malicious code in order to hack into their friends' gaming and social media accounts, says a report. According to the BBC, the practice of teaching kids how to code has created an unexpected problem: The youngsters use it for nefarious purposes–in this case, says Yuval Ben-Itzhak, CTO at AVG, to steal virtual currency on some gaming sites and social networks. One perpetrator in Canada was found to be just 11 years old and had included his email address and password in the code, something a more experienced hacker would never do. Coding initiatives for the youth are springing up everywhere, from out-of-school classes such as Coderdojo to the fantastic Raspberry Pi, a British-born basic, super-cheap computer that even Google is getting behind.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that robomq.io will exhibit at SYS-CON's @ThingsExpo, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. robomq.io is an interoperable and composable platform that connects any device to any application. It helps systems integrators and the solution providers build new and innovative products and service for industries requiring monitoring or intelligence from devices and sensors.
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The 17th International Cloud Expo has announced that its Call for Papers is open. 17th International Cloud Expo, to be held November 3-5, 2015, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA, brings together Cloud Computing, APM, APIs, Microservices, Security, Big Data, Internet of Things, DevOps and WebRTC to one location. With cloud computing driving a higher percentage of enterprise IT budgets every year, it becomes increasingly important to plant your flag in this fast-expanding business opportunity. Submit your speaking proposal today!
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Litmus Automation will exhibit at SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Litmus Automation's vision is to provide a solution for companies that are in a rush to embrace the disruptive Internet of Things technology and leverage it for real business challenges. Litmus Automation simplifies the complexity of connected devices applications with Loop, a secure and scalable cloud platform.
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While not quite mainstream yet, WebRTC is starting to gain ground with Carriers, Enterprises and Independent Software Vendors (ISV's) alike. WebRTC makes it easy for developers to add audio and video communications into their applications by using Web browsers as their platform. But like any market, every customer engagement has unique requirements, as well as constraints. And of course, one size does not fit all. In her session at WebRTC Summit, Dr. Natasha Tamaskar, Vice President, Head of Cloud and Mobile Strategy at GENBAND, will explore what is needed to take a real time communications ...
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As Marc Andreessen says software is eating the world. Everything is rapidly moving toward being software-defined – from our phones and cars through our washing machines to the datacenter. However, there are larger challenges when implementing software defined on a larger scale - when building software defined infrastructure. In his session at 16th Cloud Expo, Boyan Ivanov, CEO of StorPool, will provide some practical insights on what, how and why when implementing "software-defined" in the datacenter.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Solgenia will exhibit at SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY, and the 17th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on November 3–5, 2015, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. Solgenia is the global market leader in Cloud Collaboration and Cloud Infrastructure software solutions. Designed to "Bridge the Gap" between Personal and Professional Social, Mobile and Cloud user experiences, our solutions help large and medium-sized organizations dr...
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Internet of Things (IoT) will be a hybrid ecosystem of diverse devices and sensors collaborating with operational and enterprise systems to create the next big application. In their session at @ThingsExpo, Bramh Gupta, founder and CEO of robomq.io, and Fred Yatzeck, principal architect leading product development at robomq.io, will discuss how choosing the right middleware and integration strategy from the get-go will enable IoT solution developers to adapt and grow with the industry, while at the same time reduce Time to Market (TTM) by using plug and play capabilities offered by a robust I...
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The world's leading Cloud event, Cloud Expo has launched Microservices Journal on the SYS-CON.com portal, featuring over 19,000 original articles, news stories, features, and blog entries. DevOps Journal is focused on this critical enterprise IT topic in the world of cloud computing. Microservices Journal offers top articles, news stories, and blog posts from the world's well-known experts and guarantees better exposure for its authors than any other publication. Follow new article posts on Twitter at @MicroservicesE
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After making a doctor's appointment via your mobile device, you receive a calendar invite. The day of your appointment, you get a reminder with the doctor's location and contact information. As you enter the doctor's exam room, the medical team is equipped with the latest tablet containing your medical history – he or she makes real time updates to your medical file. At the end of your visit, you receive an electronic prescription to your preferred pharmacy and can schedule your next appointment.
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Wearable technology was dominant at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) , and MWC was no exception to this trend. New versions of favorites, such as the Samsung Gear (three new products were released: the Gear 2, the Gear 2 Neo and the Gear Fit), shared the limelight with new wearables like Pebble Time Steel (the new premium version of the company's previously released smartwatch) and the LG Watch Urbane. The most dramatic difference at MWC was an emphasis on presenting wearables as fashion accessories and moving away from the original clunky technology associated with t...
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SYS-CON Events announced today the IoT Bootcamp – Jumpstart Your IoT Strategy, being held June 9–10, 2015, in conjunction with 16th Cloud Expo and Internet of @ThingsExpo at the Javits Center in New York City. This is your chance to jumpstart your IoT strategy. Combined with real-world scenarios and use cases, the IoT Bootcamp is not just based on presentations but includes hands-on demos and walkthroughs. We will introduce you to a variety of Do-It-Yourself IoT platforms including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone, Spark and Intel Edison. You will also get an overview of cloud technologies s...
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Containers and microservices have become topics of intense interest throughout the cloud developer and enterprise IT communities. Accordingly, attendees at the upcoming 16th Cloud Expo at the Javits Center in New York June 9-11 will find fresh new content in a new track called PaaS | Containers & Microservices Containers are not being considered for the first time by the cloud community, but a current era of re-consideration has pushed them to the top of the cloud agenda. With the launch of Docker's initial release in March of 2013, interest was revved up several notches. Then late last...
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The WebRTC Summit 2015 New York, to be held June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York, NY, announces that its Call for Papers is open. Topics include all aspects of improving IT delivery by eliminating waste through automated business models leveraging cloud technologies. WebRTC Summit is co-located with 16th International Cloud Expo, @ThingsExpo, Big Data Expo, and DevOps Summit.
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SOA Software has changed its name to Akana. With roots in Web Services and SOA Governance, Akana has established itself as a leader in API Management and is expanding into cloud integration as an alternative to the traditional heavyweight enterprise service bus (ESB). The company recently announced that it achieved more than 90% year-over-year growth. As Akana, the company now addresses the evolution and diversification of SOA, unifying security, management, and DevOps across SOA, APIs, microservices, and more.
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The list of 'new paradigm' technologies that now surrounds us appears to be at an all time high. From cloud computing and Big Data analytics to Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and the Internet of Things (IoT), today we have to deal with what the industry likes to call 'paradigm shifts' at every level of IT. This is disruption; of course, we understand that – change is almost always disruptive.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that SafeLogic has been named "Bag Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo® New York, which will take place June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. SafeLogic provides security products for applications in mobile and server/appliance environments. SafeLogic's flagship product CryptoComply is a FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic engine designed to secure data on servers, workstations, appliances, mobile devices, and in the Cloud.
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GENBAND has announced that SageNet is leveraging the Nuvia platform to deliver Unified Communications as a Service (UCaaS) to its large base of retail and enterprise customers. Nuvia's cloud-based solution provides SageNet's customers with a full suite of business communications and collaboration tools. Two large national SageNet retail customers have recently signed up to deploy the Nuvia platform and the company will continue to sell the service to new and existing customers. Nuvia's capabilities include HD voice, video, multimedia messaging, mobility, conferencing, Web collaboration, deskt...
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SYS-CON Media announced today that @WebRTCSummit Blog, the largest WebRTC resource in the world, has been launched. @WebRTCSummit Blog offers top articles, news stories, and blog posts from the world's well-known experts and guarantees better exposure for its authors than any other publication. @WebRTCSummit Blog can be bookmarked ▸ Here @WebRTCSummit conference site can be bookmarked ▸ Here
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SYS-CON Events announced today that Cisco, the worldwide leader in IT that transforms how people connect, communicate and collaborate, has been named "Gold Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Cisco makes amazing things happen by connecting the unconnected. Cisco has shaped the future of the Internet by becoming the worldwide leader in transforming how people connect, communicate and collaborate. Cisco and our partners are building the platform for the Internet of Everything by connecting the...
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Temasys has announced senior management additions to its team. Joining are David Holloway as Vice President of Commercial and Nadine Yap as Vice President of Product. Over the past 12 months Temasys has doubled in size as it adds new customers and expands the development of its Skylink platform. Skylink leads the charge to move WebRTC, traditionally seen as a desktop, browser based technology, to become a ubiquitous web communications technology on web and mobile, as well as Internet of Things compatible devices.
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Ariashal was cursed.
No one was ever certain when it had happened, or why. It was never clear if it was a curse directed at her personally, or if it was meant to discredit her entire family. Regardless, it was she who bore the brunt of it, and it was she who was the agent of its actions.
Ariashal was the youngest child, and only daughter, of Turabar, King of Rhudaur. Her grandfather had managed to depose the old Dunedain family, and her own father had waged ceaseless war against the neighboring kingdom of Cardolan. Every summer her father and brothers, uncles and cousins, would ride out to do battle with the Cardolani forces; and every fall they would return, with stories of small towns captured or men killed. They never really managed to do much more than harass Cardolan; they lacked the manpower to seize control of so large an area. All winter long she would listen as they planned how they would run their summer campaign, and lament how little they could do with the army they had. Eventually one of them would mutter about what they needed, and what they would have to do to improve their chances of conquest.
And so, as soon as she was old enough, Ariashal was married.
Her first husband was a young lord, a man whose father held lands close to the Weather Hills. She was barely thirty, young for a Dunedain bride; he was only a few years older. She was sent off with jewels and dresses, promises to bear many children, and the hope of a decent alliance.
Her new family distrusted her from the start. They too were Dunedain, and they wondered aloud if, perhaps, there might not be some--lesser-- men in her background. After all, Rhudaur was small, and shared land with the Hill folk. Perhaps, they sniffed, just perhaps there was a touch of -- impure-- blood in her veins. Not enough to completely disqualify her from the ranks of High Men, but still.
For several long years she endured their sanctimonious taunts and cold silences. Her husband listened to them, too. What had started out promisingly was soon strained. He was really his mother's son; he spent more time doing her bidding than pleasing his wife. When Ariashal failed to produce children the whispers turned into full-fledged insults. She spent many hours in her private apartment, lonely, miserable, sewing and reading, hoping for deliverance.
She got her wish. One late winter afternoon, during a hunt, her husband foolishly wandered out onto some ice while chasing a deer. The ice broke, plunging him into the deadly water. His body was not recovered for several days.
Her father-in-law soon spoke to her. With neither husband nor family to keep her there, he saw no point in preventing her return to her ancestral home. She managed to conceal her delight. It took an indecently short amount of time for them to pack her up and send her home.
A few years later she married again. Her next husband was from the Hill folk. She was dismayed at the thought of marrying a Lesser Man, but her father and brothers insisted. He was an old tribal leader, used to the harsh life of the wilderness. Ariashal was stunned to find that her new accommodations were nothing more than a bed at the end of a long hall, with a curtain drawn in front of it for privacy. The rest of the family slept outside the curtain. At night she could hear their every move, and they hers.
The Hill folk had a much rougher diet than she was used to; she was often ill. Their women ridiculed her for her delicate constitution. They sneered at her more patrician sensibilities. For her part she saw no charm in living in a long, drafty building with the whole family, a huge fire blazing away in the middle of the floor, and domestic animals freely wandering in.
But her husband was indulgent of her. He was kind to her. For he was no longer young, and their marriage was lacking. After three years with no pregnancy, the eldest of his nephews began to insinuate that Ariashal needed to be replaced.
Things came to a head during the annual feast to celebrate the harvest. Mead and ale were flowing freely, and the young man openly challenged Ariashal's right to be there. Her husband angrily drew his sword.
The fight was furious. They traded blows, slashing into each other, spattering blood across the floor. Finally the younger man plunged his blade into his uncle's chest, and it was over.
Ariashal left within the hour.
Her third husband came from within Rhudaur. He was a member of the former royal family, and only agreed to the union in the hope that he would thus be able to regain the throne. He came to her home, consummated the marriage, and left within weeks, ostensibly to fight Cardolan. The next time she heard of him, he had taken ill with fever; he died despite the best efforts of the healers.
The market for husbands was now considerably smaller. Dunedain might be longer lived than other men, but even so, she was getting older. Fewer people were willing to gamble a son on a woman who had borne no children, and been widowed many times. Neighboring courts openly referred to her as "cursed", which drove Ariashal to despair. None of the deaths had been by her hand; she had not killed anyone. But despite the protests of her family, the stigma remained, a stubborn stain on the house of Rhudaur.
Finally, there came a hope for redemption. A lord from Cardolan was willing to take the chance and marry her, if for no other reason than to try and buy some peace between the warring lands. She accepted the offer, and waited for her groom to arrive.
He never came. His party was attacked by orcs, and everyone killed.
For some years afterwards Ariashal endured the pity of her brothers and their families. She tried to make herself valuable to them, especially to her nieces and nephews: dressing them for formal affairs, helping with their lessons, nursing them when they were ill. Her sisters-in-law were grateful for her help, and every now and then one would opine that she would make a fine mother. And Ariashal would laughingly agree, and quickly change the subject. She tried not to feel jealous of them for their children, for the connubial bliss that fate had denied her.
One by one her uncles, brothers, cousins and their sons fell in the endless battles with Cardolan, until only Ferion, the eldest of her brothers, was left. He openly demanded that Ariashal be married, curse or no, before their line was extinguished completely. But despite the best efforts of her father, no one came forward to be her groom.
Early one spring, her father summoned her to his council hall. It was late afternoon, warm and sunny. As she made her way to his chambers, she tried to guess what she was needed for. Someone was ill, someone needed her to do some embroidery, someone needed her to be useful. She knew that no one wanted her for herself.
Turabar was seated on his throne, a pile of papers spread on the table before him. His throne room was more practical than imposing; the court of Rhudaur had been migratory for so long that all the trappings of royalty were portable. The only sense of splendor came from the rich tapestries and carpets that were strategically placed to emphasize the presence of the king.
"My dear Ariashal!" said her father, smiling at her through his graying beard. "I have some wonderful news for you. You are to be married!"
She froze.
"As you know," he continued briskly, "I have tried for some time to claim all of Cardolan as my own. This has proven to be impossible. But with our new alliance, we should soon be able to achieve our goal. And you will be the one who makes it possible!"
"Who--" she managed to find her voice, "who am I to marry?"
"The king of Angmar."
"I have entered into a secret alliance with Angmar. They will provide the iron and weapons I need to conquer Cardolan. Your part is more, shall we say, intimate. Given your--history, I have been at a disadvantage in dealing with them. I have had to make some sacrifices, but now all is settled. You will be married here, by proxy, and soon you will be on your way to your new home."
"Yes, Angmar," said the king, slapping the papers together. "As I said, they will give us armor, weapons, iron, men--everything we need. I must part with more than I planned, but it will be worth it. And you will be their Queen."
"Do you know what their king is?" she shrieked. "They call him Witch-King! He is evil! A sorcerer! He commands armies of orcs and trolls! You yourself said you would never parlay with him! Never! Why now?"
"My dear girl, there comes a time when some sacrifices must be made for the good of all. Now is that time."
"So I am to be a blood sacrifice? What good will come of this? And for what? Some miserable land?"
"Do not anger me, Ariashal!" he roared. "You are mine to do with what I will. It has been decided, and you will go!"
"I will not be sent to live with that evil creature!"
"You do not understand," hissed her father. "You will go. It has been decided and the treaty drawn."
"I do not care! I will not go!"
"Do not cross me, girl!" For a moment it seemed that the stone walls trembled. "I will give you a choice. You will either go as a queen, or you will go in chains. But you will go."
"In chains? So you would sell me into slavery?"
"If you will not do as I command, yes."
She stood still for a moment, mind racing. "Very well," she said. "If I am to go, it will be as queen."
"Good girl. You will sign the agreement now, and we will prepare for your departure."
Ariashal managed to fight back tears as she scrawled her name across the parchment. She noted that her future husband had not signed; instead there were two seals, one showing a tower and the word ANGMAR, the other depicting a tall crown. She slammed the pen down.
"There," said her father. "It is done. You may go now, and ready yourself."
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Hathaway Talks Catwoman's "Dark Knight Rises" Costume
Fans have been chomping at the bit for more info on Anne Hathaway's role as Catwoman in Christopher Nolan's final Batman film, "The Dark Knight Rises," and CBR has new details.
PRESS RELEASE: "The Dark Knight Rises" Shatters iTunes Movie Trailers Record
Official "Dark Knight Rises" Trailer Debuts
The first full trailer for Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy finale has debuted, showcasing Bane, Catwoman and Christian Bale's Bruce Wayne with brief appearances from Marion Cotillard and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Nolan Explains the Appeal of "The Dark Knight Rises'" Bane
Christopher Nolan recently praised Tom Hardy's performance as "The Dark Knight Rises'" Bane, who the director described as "a primarily physical villain." SPINOFF has the details.
Nolan Presents "Dark Knight Rises" IMAX Prologue in NYC
Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight Rises" promotional tour continues as the director presented the film's fabled six-minute opening sequence to an IMAX theater filled with New York journalists.
New "Dark Knight Rises" Teaser Poster Debuts
More than seven months before the premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises," Warner Bros. has unveiled a second teaser poster featuring the ominous words "The Legend Ends."
Nolan screens "The Dark Knight Rises" Prologue in Los Angeles
Director Christopher Nolan screened about 8 minutes of footage from "The Dark Knight Rises" for journalists Thursday night in Los Angeles and CBR News was there to take it all in.
WB Confirms "Dark Knight Rises" Prologue, Lists IMAX Theaters
Warner Bros. has officially announced the six-minute opening sequence of Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises" will premiere on select IMAX screens in North America on Dec. 16 and in the United Kingdom on Dec. 21.
Bane, Batman Star In New "Dark Knight Rises" Images
New photos from the set of Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises" reveal more images of Christian Bale as Batman and Tom Hardy as Bane.
New Photos of Batman, Bane Debut on "Dark Knight Rises" Magazine Covers
The new issue of "Empire" magazine sports covers featuring Christian Bale as Batman and Tom Hardy as Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises." Inside, Christopher Nolan reveals details about the movie's timeline. Warning: Spoilers!
"Dark Knight RIses" Set Video Reveal Batwing in Action
More video emerged over the weekend from the Pittsburgh set of Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight Rises" revealing Batman's new vehicle in "flight." Warning: Potential Spoilers!
New Spoiler-Filled "Dark Knight Rises" Videos
Two newly arrived spy videos from the Pittsburgh set of Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises" offer additional insights into the story. SPINOFF has the spoiler-filled clips.
SPINOFF: More Catwoman Pics Surface Online
Hours after the first official image of Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle in "The Dark Knight Rises" debuted, photos have surfaced of her stunt double driving the Batpod, revealing a better look at Catwoman's costume.
First Look at Anne Hathaway as Catwoman
Warner Bros. has debuted the first image of Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle in "The Dark Knight Rises," the conclusion of director Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy.
Batman Vs Bane in "Dark Knight" Photos, Video
A flurry of photos and videos from the Pittsburgh set of Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight Rises" show a chaotic battle at the snow-covered steps of Gotham City Hall. SPINOFF has the spoiler-filled details.
Official "Dark Knight Rises" Teaser Trailer Debuts
A week after bootlegged footage hit the Internet, Warner Bros. has released the official teaser trailer for "The Dark Knight Rises," the epic conclusion of Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy.
Gotham Crumbles in "The Dark Knight Rises" Poster
Warner Bros. has unveiled the first teaser poster for Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," which places the iconic Batman symbol inside a crumbling city scape.
Russell Crowe To Play Jor-El?
The award-winning Aussie actor is reportedly in negotiations to take over for the late Marlon Brando as Superman's birth father in the Kryptonian portions of Zack Snyder's incoming "Superman: The Man of Steel" film reboot.
SPINOFF: 5 Directors Who Should Reboot Batman
Never mind the DC Universe comics reboot, Chris Nolan is about to leave the Batfranchise! SPINOFF wonders, who should handle the cinematic Dark Knight once he's finished?
"Dark Knight" Viral Game Reveals Hardy's Bane
To coincide with the start of principal photography in Christopher's Nolan's anticipated Batman film "The Dark Knight Rises," Warner Bros. has launched a viral game whose first prize is an image of actor Tom Hardy as Bane.
"Dark Knight Rises" Begins Shooting
Warner Bros. has officially announced the beginning of principal photography on the conclusion of director Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, "The Dark Knight Rises." SPINOFF has the details.
New Photos, Potential "Dark Knight" Plot Details
As the Christopher Nolan-directed "Dark Knight Rises" wraps up its location shoot in India, more images and possible story details leak from the Jodhpur set. SPINOFF has the potentially spoilery details.
Gordon-Levitt, Cotillard Officially Join "Dark Knight Rises"
Warner Bros. has officially announced the long-rumored casting of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," albeit in roles nobody expected.
WB Developing "Justice League" Movie, Reinventing Batman
Warner Bros. President Jeff Robinov confirms plans to develop a live action "Justice League" movie for 2013 reinvent the Batman franchise post-"Dark Knight Rises." SPINOFF has details.
SPINOFF: Gordon-Levitt Officially Joins "Dark Knight" Cast
After weeks of negotiations, Joseph Gordon-Levitt is officially on his way to Gotham City as a cast member of "The Dark Knight Rises," though his role in the movie remains a mystery.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt To Join "The Dark Knight Rises"
Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt is in talks to join the cast of "The Dark Knight Rises," reuniting him with his "Inception" director Christopher Nolan and co-star Tom Hardy. His role in the film is currently unknown.
DC FLASHBACK: Bane
Following the announcement of Tom Hardy signing to portray the complex villain Bane in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," CBR News takes a look at the origins and life of the man that broke the Bat.
Getting To Know Henry Cavill AKA Superman
Zack Snyder's new Man of Steel spent years losing out on some of the biggest movie franchises in pop culture, but now British actor Henry Cavill is bulking up for his shot at the spotlight and Superman.
SPINOFF: The Many Lives of Selina Kyle
With the casting of Anne Hathaway as Selina Kyle in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," SPINOFF ONLINE takes a look at the on-screen history of the sexiest cat burglar to prowl through Gotham City.
Anne Hathaway Is Selina Kyle In "Dark Knight Rises"
The star of such films as "The Devil Wears Prada" and "Brokeback Mountain" will join Christian Bale for the next installment of Christopher Nolan's Batman franchise as the eventual Catwoman along with Tom Hardy's Bane.
Nolan Says Batman Run Ends With "Rises"
Though still in pre-production, the incoming "Dark Knight Rises" feature will be Christopher Nolan's final Batman movie chapter as he preps an "Inception" video game.
SPINOFF: Bale Talks "Dark Knight Rises"
While promoting his work in David O. Russell's "The Fighter," actor Christian Bale has also begun breaking his silence on Christopher Nolan's developing sequel to "The Dark Knight." SPINOFF has the details.
SPINOFF: 10 Potential Batman Spin-Off TV Shows
If rumors are true, Warner Bros is considering spinning a television series out of Christopher Nolan's third and final Batman movie, "The Dark Knight Rises." SPINOFF has some suggestions we'd happily watch.
Warners, Nolan And Snyder Search For Superman
Relaunch producers Christopher Nolan & David Goyer along with director Zack Snyder are ramping up their search for the next Superman with an eye towards a no-name actor.
Nolan Looks for "Dark Knight" Female Leads
Director Christopher Nolan is reportedly meeting with actresses to take on two new female roles in "The Dark Knight Rises." One is said to be a new love interest for the title character while the other will be a villain.
Nolan Reveals "Batman 3" Title, Knocks Riddler Rumors
The Dark Knight will "Rise" when he returns to theaters in 2012, but while he'll be bringing back much of the cast from his previous adventures, Batman won't face the Riddler in Christopher Nolan's next film.
Zack Snyder To Direct "Superman"
Warner Bros. has tapped the director of "Watchmen" to helm its reboot of the Man of Steel's screen exploits from a David Goyer script featuring General Zod as Christopher Nolan watches on.
SPINOFF: Nolan Officially On "Batman 3"
Christopher Nolan has confirmed that he is on board to direct the next installment of the Batman series, a franchise he resurrected with "Batman Begins" and "The Dark Knight." SPINOFF has details.
"Dark Knight" Sequel to Open July 20, 2012
An already rich genre movie season has just become even wealthier with news that Christopher Nolan's third Batman film is to open in the summer of 2012, joining new Spider-Man and Star Trek films plus "The Avengers."
WC10: Christopher Nolan & Warner Bros.
Secrets were revealed at WonderCon about the arsenal of dark and twisted films slated for release by Warner Bros. this year, including first looks at "Inception," "Nightmare on Elm Street," "The Losers," and "Splice."
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Guten tag! Join us on this three day safari as we take you into the heart of the Aussie outback - the Red Centre of Uluru. Sprichst du auch Deutsch? Perfekt! Your German speaking tour guide will take you on your Aussie adventure and will be able to explain to you in your native tongue the history and importance of this region to the local indigenous people. Jump on a camel's back for a ride at an outback camel farm and watch the sunset over Uluru with a glass of sparkling wine. You'll be sleeping in permanent outback Safari tents - the ultimate in bush luxury. Your tour guide will also take you to the beautiful Kings Canyon and Kata Tjuta (the Olgas). Wunderbar!
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|31 March 2014 - 30 March 2015
Itinerary: day by day
Day 1 – Alice Springs to Uluru
DEFAULT PICK UP (begin Alice Springs):Aurora Alice Springs, 06:05am
Starting in Alice Springs, we set off to experience the wonder of the iconic Uluru. We make a stop at an authentic outback camel farm and for those that are keen there is the option to go for a short ride on the back of one of these desert animals (at your own expense). Continue on to the permanent campsite at Yulara for lunch before embarking to explore the 36 domes of Kata Tjuta, getting up close to this ancient geological formation during a Valley of the Winds hike. As the sun begins to disappear below the horizon, take a glass of sparkling wine and watch the rock's rich colours change against the backdrop of a blazing Red Centre sunset. This is the perfect end to a remarkable day. Your tour host will have dinner and a glass of wine awaiting your arrival back at camp. (LD)
Day 2 – Kata Tjuta to Kings CanyonAn early start is rewarded with a glorious Uluru sunrise. While the morning's fresh enjoy an unguided walk around the base of Uluru. Deepen your understanding of the land and the Mala people during a cultural interpretive walk with an Aboriginal guide (and interpreter).* It is a unique opportunity to share experiences, and to connect with and learn about the oldest culture on earth. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to purchase Aboriginal arts and crafts at the Cultural Centre before we travel to our exclusive campsite within the Watarrka National Park (Kings Canyon) where we sleep for the night. (BLD)
Day 3 –Kings Canyon to Alice Springs
Discover the Lost City and the Garden of Eden on a 6km hike in Kings Canyon. Admire and explore the towering walls and crevices of Watarrka National Park. The photo opportunities are endless in Kings Canyon so be sure to bring your camera. At the end of the trek it's time to refuel with a bite to eat before making the journey back to the remote centre of Alice Springs. (BL)
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Departure location : Alice Springs select accommodation from 5:45am, Default pick up: Aurora Alice Springs at 0605am
Arrival location : Alice Springs accommodation early evening day 3.
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- Meals as indicated
- National park entry
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- Children aged 8-12 are eligible for a 10% off child rate. Must quote promo code 10699 at time of booking.
- From October to March it is likely that you will experience temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius, and sometimes well into the 40's. Be prepared to endure extra physical stress due to the heat at these times, especially while on walks. These extreme outside temperatures can also place stress on the air-conditioning units within our vehicles which can make travelling uncomfortable. Your tour guide will assist with regular breaks and information to assist keeping hydrated. Conversely, in July and August, very cold temperatures can be experienced in the outback, especially overnight. Please come prepared for all extremes.
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Foreclosures (2012 Robosigning and Mortgage Servicing Settlement)
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News about Foreclosures (2012 Robosigning and Mortgage Servicing Settlement), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Chronology of Coverage
Mar. 30, 2015
Tens of thousands of homeowners across country who have failed to make mortgage payments for more than five years are set for reprieve as statutes of limitations expire; cases, in states where judges must sign off on foreclosure, have been prolonged by legislative changes, shoddy paperwork and other factors related to housing collapse; lenders still have significant legal recourse and have pushed cause to State Supreme Court in Florida. MORE
Feb. 1, 2015
Gretchen Morgenson Fair Game column examines court decisions in Missouri and New York against Wells Fargo for foreclosure abuse; holds that while decisions are heartening, they are exceptional cases in a dysfunctional foreclosure machinery that continues to grind on, hurting borrowers across nation. MORE
Jan. 30, 2015
Hundreds of Detroit residents gather at city's Cobo Center to voice arguments against foreclosure notices that could force them from their homes; Wayne County officials note that some 62,000 Detroit homes will be subject to foreclosure in 2015 due to unpaid taxes; scene at convention hall paints desperately gloomy portrait of city's fortunes, even as leaders attempt to institute revivals plans in wake of bankruptcy. MORE
Nov. 27, 2014
U.S. Bank, a division of U.S. Bancorp, is being accused of failing to engage with borrowers who missed payments. MORE
Nov. 16, 2014
Gretchen Morgenson Fair Game column warns of the re-emergence of robo-signers, automatons who authenticate foreclosure documents without verifying them, as Fannie Mae pursues mortgage deficiencies in Florida. MORE
Sep. 3, 2014
In Ferguson and other close suburbs of St. Louis, out-of-state investment firms have bought distressed homes to rent them out, a consequence of foreclosures from the financial crisis. MORE
Aug. 17, 2014
Lisa Prevost Mortgages column cites study showing that extending jobless benefits helps prevent mortgage defaults, even more than government programs meant to halt foreclosures by focusing only on reducing monthly payments; graph of mortgage rates in the New York region. MORE
Aug. 13, 2014
The recovery in housing is creating a market for bonds that are backed by the mortgages on homes on the verge of foreclosure. MORE
Jul. 8, 2014
Report by the Federal Reserve says that homeowners have received $3.1 billion in cash under a federal settlement with 13 big banks over allegations of misconduct in processing mortgages that may have resulted in wrongful foreclosures. MORE
Jul. 1, 2014
Federal prosecutors announced a $10 million settlement, accusing the British bank of fraud over the way it submitted fees when foreclosing on homeowners. MORE
Jul. 1, 2014
Michael Powell Gotham column on Stanley Theodore of Springfield Gardens, Queens, Vietnam veteran and retired postal worker fighting for his home after falling behind on mortgage payments; Theodore shares story of how Countrywide refused to cash three late checks while he waited for his pension to kick in, and then convinced him to sign over his mortgage, falsely promising him that his debt would be resolved before initiating foreclosure proceedings. MORE
Jun. 27, 2014
Tens of thousands of Detroit residents are on verge of losing their houses to foreclosure and being forced to leave, even as city is struggling to stem flood of departures that has added to its decline; at least 70,000 foreclosures have taken place since 2009, and over than 43,000 properties were subject to foreclosure in 2014; adding to problem are high rates of poverty, high taxes and lackadaisical tax collection by city. MORE
Jun. 3, 2014
Massachusetts Atty Gen Martha Coakley files suit against Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to force the two mortgage finance giants to comply with state antiforeclosure law passed in 2012; is seeking to force Fannie and Freddie to allow homes with mortgages they back to enter buyback programs, which are aimed at reducing debt of homeowner while saving lender cost of foreclosure and eviction. MORE
May. 31, 2014
Floyd Norris Off the Charts column notes banks have sold more single-family homes since 2008 than builders have, selling homes taken from owners who could not meet their mortgage obligations; banks are selling more than 20 percent of homes that change hands in eight major metropolitan areas. MORE
Apr. 30, 2014
A new report from a banking regulator offers a snapshot of the morass of problems that mortgage holders who fell behind in payments experienced during the financial crisis. MORE
Apr. 27, 2014
A Wall Street executive who helped Goldman Sachs make more than a billion dollars betting against mortgages now wants to buy up troubled home loans. MORE
Apr. 27, 2014
Chuck Klosterman The Ethicist column answers questions about defaulting on mortgage while in foreclosure and using a college ID for discounts after college. MORE
Mar. 19, 2014
Report by settlement monitor finds that nation's four largest banks, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo, have more than fulfilled their financial obligations toward homeowners under a $25 billion nationwide mortgage settlement reached in 2012. MORE
Mar. 9, 2014
Lisa Prevost Mortgages column notes buyers looking for a deal on a foreclosed property have good reason to scroll through the thousands of homes listed by Fannie Mae; says mortgage giant offers not only low-down-payment financing and priority status for owner-occupants but also closing-cost assistance to qualified buyers; graph of mortgage rates in New York region. MORE
Feb. 18, 2014
Shoddy paperwork, erroneous fees and wrongful evictions — abuses that previously dogged the nation's largest banks — are now cropping up among mortgage servicers that collect payments. MORE
Feb. 10, 2014
New York State Atty Gen Eric T Schneiderman is expected to outline legislation that he hopes will force banks to take responsibility for so-called zombie properties, houses that have been abandoned before banks have finished foreclosing on them; New York State has roughly 15,000 zombie homes and leads the nation in the time required to foreclose on a home, at almost three years. MORE
Jan. 17, 2014
Residents of 9 Bleecker Street in Manhattan, three-story brick building that has served as bastion of social activism and countercultural activity of Youth International Party for 40 years, are being forced to move because of foreclosure proceedings. MORE
Jan. 14, 2014
Michael Powell Gotham column; New York Attorney Gen Eric T Schneiderman and Gov Andrew M Cuomo diverge sharply on what to do with $613 million JP Morgan Chase has agreed to pay New York State in mortgage-related settlement; Schneiderman wants to use money to write down thousands of troubled mortgages, while Cuomo aides hint that money should get funneled into state treasury to help pay for thick menu of election year tax cuts. MORE
Jan. 12, 2014
Richmond, Calif, Mayor Gayle McLaughlin wants to prevent foreclosures by using the power of eminent domain to buy and refinance underwater mortgages, but notion is infuriating financial firms. MORE
Jan. 5, 2014
Lisa Prevost Mortgages column notes the Federal Housing Finance Agency, cancelling adverse-market fee instituted in 2008, has left it in place in Florida and tristate area; says change may translate to slightly higher borrowing costs for consumers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut; graph of mortgage rates in the New York region. MORE
Nov. 24, 2013
Lisa Prevost Mortgages column notes the number of American borrowers who are seriously behind on their mortgage payments has continued to decline, as has foreclosure rate; graph of mortgage rates in NY region. MORE
Nov. 16, 2013
More cities are joining the effort to head off home foreclosures by using a twist on the power of eminent domain, despite threats of financial retaliation from Wall Street and Washington; tactic revolves around city buying underwater mortgages and, if owners of the mortgages--mostly banks and investors--balk, using eminent domain to condemn the property and buy them. MORE
Nov. 13, 2013
JP Morgan Chase & Company is auctioning immense and opulent Fayetteville, Ga, home that was once owned by heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield before it went into foreclosure in 2012. MORE
Oct. 17, 2013
Report by banking monitor Joseph A Smith Jr says $25 billion national mortgage settlement, intended to help homeowners affected by housing crisis, appears to be running ahead of schedule; notes number of households helped by settlement has fallen short of original predictions; critics complain too much relief has been given to people who gave up their homes in short sales and not enough to help those who retain their homes. MORE
Oct. 6, 2013
Catherine Rampell It's the Economy column notes that wealthy investors who bought foreclosed homes during 2008 housing crisis are flipping them at a profit now; observes this phenomenon, which has made many homes today unaffordable, highlights how the financial crisis has benefited America's upper class while brutalizing the middle class. MORE
Oct. 1, 2013
The lawsuit is expected to accuse the bank of flouting the terms of a multibillion-dollar settlement aimed at stanching foreclosure abuses. MORE
Sep. 14, 2013
Editorial warns foreclosure abuses are continuing to victimize homeowners despite fact that such practices were supposed to end following massive 2012 settlement by large banks; calls attention to lawsuit filed by Illinois Atty Gen Lisa Madigan accusing Safeguard, largest company in industry, of particularly egregious foreclosure practices. MORE
Sep. 9, 2013
Property-management companies are coming under fire for using questionable and possibly illegal tactics in their work for banks. MORE
Jul. 30, 2013
Richmond, Calif, hopes to use power of eminent domain to help homeowners stay in their homes; scarcely touched by nation's housing recovery and tired of waiting for federal help, Richmond is poised to become the first city in the nation to try legal tool as a way to stop foreclosures. MORE
Jul. 28, 2013
Lisa Prevost Mortgages column notes foreclosure prevention advocates are urging Gov Andrew M Cuomo to sign legislation that would prevent lenders' lawyers from leaving foreclosed homeowners in a state of legal limbo; says currently many borrowers must wait months or even years before having their day in court. MORE
Jun. 23, 2013
Lisa Prevost Mortgages column explores new initiative from Federal Housing Finance Agency that will require mortgage servicers to offer delinquent borrowers plan to help avoid foreclosure. MORE
Jun. 12, 2013
30-Minute Interview features RealtyTrac chief executive James K Moyle discussing online market for foreclosed residential properties and real estate data. MORE
Jun. 9, 2013
A building on Bleecker Street in Manhattan, known for decades as a nerve center of the Yippies, is now the subject of foreclosure proceedings. MORE
Jun. 8, 2013
Bank of America issues foreclosure notice for the troubled Nashville Symphony's hall, which owes bank $82.3 million, but orchestra officials say they hope to avert an auction. MORE
Jun. 2, 2013
Ben Austen article on Anti-Eviction Campaign, guerrilla activist group founded by Willie Fleming, which helps homeless people move into the empty, foreclosed homes in Chicago's poorest neighborhoods. MORE
May. 31, 2013
Obama administration announces extension through 2015 of the Making Home Affordable program, its principle vehicle for helping distressed homeowners to obtain mortgage modifications and avoid foreclosure; renewal comes despite signs of housing revival. MORE
May. 14, 2013
Michael Powell Gotham column observes that New York City politicians are not the equals of their constituents, with many officials embroiled in scandals; notes that a Brooklyn woman who is trying to keep from losing her home, is getting little assistance from elected officials. MORE
May. 9, 2013
Editorial contends government efforts to hold banks accountable for mortgage and foreclosure abuses remain far too weak; welcomes New York Atty Gen Eric Schneiderman's plan to sue Wells Fargo and Bank of America for failing to adhere to settlement designed to provide relief for homeowners; urges other prosecutors to follow Schneiderman's lead, since potential for continued abuses still exists. MORE
May. 8, 2013
Almost 100,000 homeowners got checks for less than they were owed under the settlement with the nation's biggest banks. MORE
Apr. 20, 2013
Editorial calls on federal authorities to appoint an independent monitor with power to oversee implementation of $9.3 billion settlement with big banks over illegal foreclosure practices; cites debacle in which borrowers were unable to cash checks issued to them under settlement. MORE
Apr. 17, 2013
Homeowners found this week that checks issued as part of a settlement over foreclosure abuses failed to clear. MORE
Apr. 3, 2013
Private consultants and federal regulators are facing a fresh round of scrutiny by the Government Accountability Office after botching a review of foreclosures. MORE
Mar. 30, 2013
More than 143,000 home mortgages are in arrears in Ireland, but forced repossessions have been politically and legally difficult; situation could change as law is being amended to overturn a legal ruling that has been restricting banks' right to repossess property. MORE
Mar. 3, 2013
Banks uncovered the foreclosures, which eclipse earlier estimates, in an analysis done as part of a multibillion-dollar settlement deal with federal authorities. MORE
Feb. 25, 2013
Editorial expresses outrage over findings that banks have been structuring mortgage relief in ways that help their own balance sheets rather than homeowners; decries that after settlement between nation's biggest banks and state and federal officials over claims of foreclosure abuse, hard-pressed borrowers have yet to see any significant mortgage relief. MORE
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Foreclosure to Home Free, as 5-Year Clock Expires
Thousands of homeowners who stopped paying mortgages years ago may have an out as statutes of limitations expire, though banks are fighting back.
March 30, 2015, Monday
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Equity Firms Are Lending to Landlords, Signaling a Shift
Three large private equity firms are lending to small and midsize investors who are buying single-family homes.
March 4, 2015, Wednesday
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Two Judges Who Get It About Banks
A Missouri judge ordered Wells Fargo to pay over $3 million for abusing a borrower, and a federal judge in New York said there was evidence the bank had forged documents.
February 1, 2015, Sunday
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A Hearing on Housing in Detroit Draws a Reluctant Crowd
Wayne County officials have warned that 62,000 Detroit properties are subject to foreclosure, and hundreds of residents who are behind on their property taxes and face foreclosure sought help to save their homes.
January 30, 2015, Friday
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Ocwen and Bondholders Clash Over Mortgage Services
Ocwen Financial is accusing a group of mortgage-bond investors of pushing for fast foreclosure and objecting to principal reductions on billions of dollars in mortgages.
January 26, 2015, Monday
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A Decline in Problem Mortgages
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January 4, 2015, Sunday
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A New Mortgage Trap
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December 31, 2014, Wednesday
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Ocwen Chairman to Step Down in Settlement With New York Regulator
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December 22, 2014, Monday
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December 16, 2014, Tuesday
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May 25th Update:
Airshark strikes again! http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/1557420 this time at Fanime 2009!
April 10th Update:
Well, it looks like Air Shark isn't as fake as we thought! Thanks to the artist Jenzee for adding an Air Shark pose to the Fremere's Guard evolving item. whee
April 1st Edit:
Okay guys, I had fun, but the truth is Airshark doesn't exist I made her up, but just because she doesn't exist does not mean she shall not live on! Happy April Fool's Day guys whee
I know a lot of people can't get in to the secret OmniDrink area and keep getting the "Try Again" disconnection. But I'm here to help you with this guide! This first part of the guide is specific for Airshark only.
The OmniDrink president has confirmed the world's existence:
The OmniDrink President
There is indeed a new area added by OmniDrink, very few Gaians have access to it. To achieve access you must find the hidden code to within the game to get to Cl12+, otherwise you cannot gain access.
Now, the wise people at OmniDrink have made it impossible to take screen shots in this area. I was lucky enough to have ripped the .swf for Airshark, Of course, the .swf appears in 2-D because the technology that makes everything 3-D is exclusively in the game. I have been allowed to show the Airshark it with special permission.
As well, the Print Screen button has been disabled and you are warned about taking photos of the area as punishable by BANNING.
Before You Can Enter
To get this code here's what you need to do, play a round of the fountain game and lose right away. (NOTE: Some people have said they got the message after clearing a few rounds of teh game. The OmniDrink President confirms that the results and final methods to get the code are different for everyone!) You'll get a red message saying "You've received a mysterious music note". Go to the Maestro and give him the note, he'll analyze it and give you the code. (Code is different for each player.) Type the code into your Crew panel in the Chat Box. You'll get another red message that says "Your Charge Level has been unlocked!" Now, go to the Null and equip the Angel Set and a Fitness ring. These are IMPORTANT! The other 3 rings you choose doesn't matter.
Entering and Getting Passed the "Try Again"
Go back to the Airship, run around the ladder 3 times in BIG circles. Then click the ladder and you'll be whisked away.
Arrival and Heavenly Dias
Once you get off the ship you'll arrive in Tlauixcalpantecuhtliopolis. Head NORTH from here to get to Heavenly Dias if you want to fight Airshark. If not you can go to the Crystal Castle or the Rake Tree, but watch out for Nightmare Gift Boxes, they lock your rings one at a time with each hit!
In Heavenly Dias follow the path guarded by Cloud Fluffs. These things are tricky, but if you have a My Density ring (Recommended!) you can use it on THEM, they'll become heavy and fall through the clouds. Once you've passed them you'll see a Sundial at the end of the path on the purple clouds, sit in front of the Sundial. If you have the proper rings as mentioned, you'll see a "Monchmonchmonch" message in your chat box. Get ready, because that's the cue that Airshark is coming for you.
Now, despite what some people have said, you CANNOT solo Airshark. Her lightning bite can instantly daze anyone below CL 15. Not to mention the terrifying CRICKRAKE sound when he strikes! -shivers- Buff yourself up with Divinity and Healing Halo, these act like Rock Armor and Teflon in Heavenly Dias. If you're lucky enough to survive and defeat the Airshark, you'll receive one of several BRAND NEW RINGS!
So far the rings I've seen/heard are:
The Nuke Ring, The E-Med Kit Ring, The Self Improvement Spray Ring, The Buddy Call Ring, The Soap Ring and the AWESOME Ban Hammer and Rake Rings.
Crystal Castle and Cloud City!
-work in progress-
The Rake Tree
-work in progress-
Other Areas
-work in progress-
Link To Me!


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Phoronix: AMD Publishes Compute Support For RadeonSI
The AMD "RadeonSI" Gallium3D driver now has basic compute (GPGPU/OpenCL) support...
It must be all that difficult LLVM/Clang design architecture that is making the R600 back end expand rapidly so people will benefit from it and its upcoming quality OpenCL backend.
What about r600g?
And more general question:
Who in AMD tell FLOS gpu driver devs what to focus on? Is it self-organizing work? Or there are some strong guidelines from above (like get X for Y familly of chips..)
But SI works in a more developer-friendly fashion.
Personally I prefer a complete SI compute support rather than two broken ones (Evergreen and SI), considered the insufficient manpower of OSS radeon team.
Some of the developers, such as Tom Stellard who wrote these patches, are AMD employees. I'm assuming that they are told what to focus on (or they get to choose projects that their managers approve of... *shrug*). The others who aren't AMD employees get to work on whatever they want. In my case, I volunteer some of my free time working on OpenCL unit tests for clover (found in Piglit). I do it to scratch an itch, but everyone gets to benefit.


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Please note that as of October 24, 2014, the Nokia Developer Wiki will no longer be accepting user contributions, including new entries, edits and comments, as we begin transitioning to our new home, in the Windows Phone Development Wiki. We plan to move over the majority of the existing entries. Thanks for all your past and future contributions.
Mobile Design Pattern: Notifications
Notification mechanisms are an essential part for any mobile device. Devices have events like Call, SMS, e-mail and bluetooth request. An efficient notification mechanism gives user easy and fast access to events. This article outlines some of the different ways by which one can provide notifications.
Symbol Based Notification
In this mechanism any event's notification is provided with displaying some symbol in notification area. We can divide this in two categories:
In this case, user can directly have interaction with the Notification symbols. By selecting notification user can directly go to its service section where he/she can handle event which has cause the notification. This is very effective in case of touch input based devices.
Figure: shows a touch based interactive notification.
In this case, on occurrence of event user can see symbols in notification area, but can't have any interaction with it. User will get notified regarding the event but he/she needs to go to notification related service area by himself or herself and handle the event.
Figure: shows Non-interactive symbolic notification.
- Advantage of Symbol based notification is, it doesn't interfere with user other activities and can be present all through out while user is doing some thing else.
Menu Based Notification
These are interactive notification. It is generally shown on main screen of device. User can either service it or cancel it.
Figure: shows an interactive menu based notification.
- The disadvantage of using this notification mechanism is that it interfere with the use other activity. User have to cancel or service notification to remove it form screen.
Pop-up Based Notification
This kind of notification is generally used for those events which needs urgent servicing, for example incoming call or incoming bluetooth connection request.
Figure: shows a pop-up based notification for incoming call.
Quick Response via Notification
By adding this functionality to notification system, user experience can be taken one more step ahead. Here user will be directly provided with the ways he/she can respond to event.
Figure: shows notification linked with the ways, user can respond to event.
Audio and Vibration Notification
This mechanism is very effective in attracting user's focus towards the event. Generally this mechanism is mixed with the above mentioned systems.


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By Chris Willmott Thursday 03 January 2013 Updated: 07/01 13:41
THEY ARE one of the most easily recognisable dogs - made famous through their advertising of a leading paint brand.
But while the future of the likes of the polar bear and the tiger get the headlines, the Old English Sheep Dog - or Dulux dog to many - is also in danger of becoming extinct.
The breed has been put on the Kennel Club's At Watch list because it is hovering on the brink of vulnerable status with just 316 puppy registrations so far this year in the UK.
Compare this to 28,787 Labrador Retrievers, the UK's most popular dog, 2,669 Chihuahuas and 5,496 Pugs which are both rapidly growing in popularity.
The Kennel Club has put the Old English Sheepdog on a new At Watch list, for those breeds between 301 and 450 annual registrations, to highlight their plight before they get to vulnerable levels.
Hillmorton couple Tony and Janet Steele have been breeding Old English Sheepdogs for over 37 years, beginning their love affair with the breed when they lived in South Africa and took ownership of their first Old English, a boy called Wellington.
The couple - who are the only breeders in the county - never had any designs on breeding, but Wellington was such an amazing dog they wanted to make sure his family line lived on.
Since then they have bred from their various dogs every four or so years, always keeping at least one for themselves to continue the dynasty.
The couple moved back to Warwickshire in 1986 where they currently live with two Old English, a mother and daughter called Rose and Madison.
They are heartbroken by the news their beloved breed is in danger and, like the Kennel Club, believe the rise of fashionable miniature dogs, large foreign breeds and status dogs is to blame.
Janet said: "People are following trends and fashions in dogs despite these dogs just not being suitable to many lifestyles.
"Despite the fact that Old English Sheepdogs have good temperaments and can make fantastic family pets their popularity is being eclipsed by more fashionable foreign breeds that can be much harder to train and care for."
One of the factors behind the decline of the Old English is the belief they take too long to look after and groom - which is not correct if you ask Janet and Tony.
"They do need a bit of combing, but how much depends on whether or not you want them as a show dog," added Janet.
"And even though they are big they don't need ridiculous amounts of exercise - nice walks and good company and they are very happy."
There are 30 vulnerable breeds in total and four on the At Watch list including the Clumber Spaniel, Irish Red and White Setter, the Foxhound, and the Cesky Terrier.
Outside of the vulnerable breeds so called 'handbag' dogs such as the Pug and Chihuahua continue to thrive.
Dog breeds from abroad that are doing well include the Siberian Husky, the Hungarian Puli and Obama's breed of choice, the Portuguese Water Dog.
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Audition Online
Audition Online Overview
While there are no real character classes in Audition due to the genre, players must battle it out to win points that can then be spent on purchasing new clothes and accessories to dress up their characters. Unfortunately, many of the better items in Audition must be purchased from the Cash Shop using real money, however there are several game modes and a fully fledged song list made up of popular titles to keep players entertained.
Audition Online Screenshots
Audition Online Feature Video
Audition Online Review
By Cody 'Neramaar' Hargreaves
Let me ask you a question here – and be honest with your answer – have you ever had the burning desire to take control of one of the backstreet boys, and dance away to your hearts content to annoying music using a keyboard? No? Heh, me neither. Now that we're on the same page, in Audition Online, you'll be given the opportunity to do just that.
Still here? Damn, I was hoping to get out of this one. Alright then, let's pull apart the latest addition to the MMOADG (Massively Multiplayer Online Annoying Dancing Game) genre and see what's hiding inside.
Audition Online greatly resembles other MMOADG games like Dance Online and 5Street – actually – it more than resembles them really, it's basically the exact same thing. For those of you that have yet to experience this online phenomenon, the concept is really quite simple. Create your own virtual pop-star and compete against other players in exciting dance competitions to earn money that can be spent on new clothes and fashion accessories.
The core structure of these games greatly resemble the Dance Dance Revolution arcade series, whereby you are actually required to use your feet to hit large arrow pads following the corresponding arrows on the screen as direction. This usually took place in front of an embarrassingly large amount of people, and involved a hell of a lot of exercise. Yours truly here managed to stay addicted to this game for over 3 years, granting me super-enhanced biceps, and some amazing foot-to-eye coordination.
Of course, such an amazing concept lost much of its charm during the transition to the world of online gaming. Through countless hours of research, I've concluded that this is mostly because of the change from foot-pad to keyboard (I'm good, right?). The core mechanics are still there – hitting the arrows displayed on the screen – they've simply tweaked the formula a little. Instead of hitting the corresponding arrows to the beat of the music, you are instead required to hit them in sequence as fast as you can, before hitting the spacebar to the time of a designated beat, indicated by a time bar.
Fail to hit them all before the bar reaches the end, or miss hitting the spacebar at the right time, and you'll fail that segment. Don't worry too much though, as a single song can contain well over 20 of these, so missing one isn't such a big deal. Difficulty scales as you progress through a song, beginning with only 3 different arrows required, and ending with 8. Special finishing dance moves are also included, requiring you to hit the even more keys alongside a red 'backwards' key, and freestyle sections allow you to hit whatever you like. The truly elite may even choose to play in '8-key mode', allowing you to use the numpad, and the 4 direction keys. Of course, I can only recommend this mode to those of you with 900 fingers, and I can't think of another way in which a person could play like this. Finishing a segment successfully will award you with both points, and a dance move on screen for your viewing pleasure.
At the end of the song the points are tallied and the winners are announced. You can use the points you've earned to purchase new pieces of clothing and fashion accessories, of course, for those of you that simply cant wait to get that new pair of Aviator Sunglasses – or aren't good enough to earn points in battle – you can use the cash shop and a credit card to dress up your dancing Barbie Doll instead. Although there is somewhat of a 'world map' included in Audition Online, it is really more like a small shopping mall, and the only places of any real interest are the shopping stores, and the Dance Stadium.
As expected, the Dance Stadium acts as a list of available games that you are able to join. All games are room based with a maximum player limit of 6 per game. Fortunately, there are several different game modes available to play, including team battles, girl VS boy battles, and special License Battles, for the truly elite. To participate in a License Battle a player must first acquire the appropriate license, a task that even the most seasoned of gamers will find damn near impossible. License tests involve a series of extremely hard button sequences and cost a lot of points to even attempt – a retry after failing will see you paying the entry fee again. If you're anything like me, then this will be a never-ending process of pain, frustration, and broken fingers.
Of course, every online dancing game has to have some music to dance to, and Audition Online is no exception, and with a line-up including the Backstreet Boys, Avril Lavigne, J Holiday, and Lifehouse it's hard not to get excited. Oh? You can tell I'm lying? Damn, I really need to work on my sarcasm. In all honesty, I've never even heard of J Holiday or Lifehouse, and chances are I never will again. Still, if this is the sort of music you groove to, then there just may be a reason for you to play Audition Online yet.
Final Verdict: Fair
Generally in this case I would recommend that if Audition Online sounds like something you might be interested in, then you should probably give it a go. However in this case, there's a 1.6GB download involved, changing things quite a bit.
Audition Online Videos
Audition Online Featured Video
Audition Online High Level Video
Audition Online Gameplay Trailer
Audition Online Cinematic Trailer
Audition Online Christmas Special
Audition Links
Audition Online Wikipedia Entry
Audition Online System Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
OS: Windows XP / 2000 / Vista
CPU: Pentium 3 – 550
VGA: NVIDIA RIVA TNT 32 MByte
Recommended Specification:
OS: Windows XP/ 2000 / Vista
CPU: Pentium 3 – 1 GHz
HDD: 4GB or more
VGA: NVIDIA Gforce 2 32 MByte