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Confusing seasonsPosted Monday, August 6, 2007, at 7:20 AM
Today's the first day of school in Bedford County. You hear of "going back to school in the fall" but this is August 6.
Since summer officially runs from June 21-Sept. 21 or thereabouts, we're going back exactly in mid-summer. Football's a "fall" sport, yet it's already in the beginning stages. And youth baseball, once thought of as a "summer" sport, is over for many in Bedford County before the end of spring. Hockey, usually a winter sport, will run well into spring in Middle Tennessee if the Predators can ever get their playoff act together -- and if they stay in Nashville. And the Christmas shopping season will be upon us by October. Seasons. Seems like they've changed far beyond their traditional boundaries. Comments Showing most recent comments first [Show in chronological order instead] Haha!! That is true.. When I played baseball (from ages 4-15) We would always start after T-caps testing.. which was usually at the end of April. I made all stars on several different occasions and we would play well into July at times... -- Posted by darrick_04 on Tue, Aug 7, 2007, at 12:23 PM
I was wondering about the youth baseball also. I remember being younger and playing in the 80+ degree heat, but this year my son was finished with baseball before the end of the school year. And the also with baseball being the "summer" sport of America, the world series is held in the fall. Times are a changing and it's sad and it happened so quickly. And the Christmas shopping season? Well my wife starts shopping for the next year the day AFTER Christmas. -- Posted by James48 on Tue, Aug 7, 2007, at 8:43 AM
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Raconteur Fritz Wetherbee and journalist-authors John Clayton and Meg Heckman lead a who's who of story-tellers and historians for the annual "Telling Your Family Story" workshop on March 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the school.
The program offers a unique opportunity to hear New Hampshire's premiere storytellers tell how they prepare and present their tales.
Now vice president for communications at the New Hampshire Hospital Association, John Clayton spent 25 years as a reporter and columnist for the New Hampshire Union Leader, telling the stories of Manchester and its colorful residents.
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The son of two famous stage magicians, Max Flash is himself a great escape artist, contortionist and illusionist. These very qualities prompt his parents' true employer, the Department for Extraordinary Activity (DFEA) to recruit him for a special assignment. In Game On, Max's first mission is to close the portal between the video game world (Virtuals' world) and the real world (Gamers' world) before the Virtuals take over. With the use of a special USB gadget, Max is thrust into the Virtual world via a computer hard drive. His task is to locate the escaped Virtual, Deezil, and close the portal between the two worlds. As he travels from game to game looking for the portal and the evil Deezil, Max must avoid race cars, battle centurions and flee farmers in his quest to save the Gamer world. Relying only on his own cunning and special skills (and some nifty gadgets from the DFEA), Max defies death and suppresses the Virtual uprising before returning home.
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A recent book to hit our children's nonfiction shelves features an arresting cover image: a familiar red octagonal stop sign shape with the unexpected imperative "Go." This also happens to be the title of renowned book cover designer Chip Kidd's volume for the younger set, Go: A Kidd's Guide to Graphic Design. The text for this highly creative book begins right on the inside cover, grabbing readers and plunging them headfirst into the influence of graphic design.
Go teaches as much by example as it does by narrative. Kidd takes the reader on a vibrant, visual field trip through the real world, where we make choices based on the design choices of others. A soda can label, baseball, remote control and a hand-lettered chalkboard are examples of everyday items that are influenced (and influencing) by design. A timeline takes us carefully through high points in the history of graphic design, with pithy comments relating to the accompanying illustrations. Did you know that the familiar smiling logo for the children's toy Colorforms is an example of the simplicity of Bauhaus?
Never preachy, never boring, Kidd is the best art teacher you've never had. He takes on subjects like scale, focus, image quality, color theory and positive and negative space, bringing them to life in a memorable way. A fascinating chapter on typography, including a history of 30 different fonts, is set in the fonts themselves. Content gets its due ("form follows function"), as does concept ("your idea of what to do"). A final section is devoted to design projects, inviting readers to put what they've learned to use. Kidd encourages readers to share their creations online.
Go is one of five nominees for The YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, to be awarded by the Young Adult Library Services Association, a division of the American Library Association, at the end of January 2014. This book is highly recommended for not only older children but also for teens and adults as well.
Check out Old Mikamba Had a Farm by Rachel Isadora, a fresh rendition of the classic nursery song set in majestic Africa. The illustrations radiate in vibrant collages through the use of pencil shading, newspaper clippings, textile designs and watercolor. With all new animal sounds, you can find out along with your child what noises warthogs, springboks and dassies make. Perfect for preschool through second grade, this bright picture book's melody and theme are familiar enough to have children singing along while introducing lesser known animals to help broaden both their vocabulary and global cultural awareness. The glossary of animals in the back is a fun and informative feature, too.
Off to Market, written by Elizabeth Dale and illustrated by Erika Pal, tells the story of a drive to market on Joe's bus. While driving through a Ugandan town, Joe picks up a variety of community members such as women with baskets of fruit, a woman with two goats and an elderly nun. However, trouble begins when Joe's generosity causes him to overload the bus with passengers. It's up to the little boy Keb to save the day with heart, smarts and kindness.
In The Race for the Chinese Zodiac, Gabrielle Wang introduces the 12 animals who raced across a river in order to have a year named for them by the Jade Emperor. From the courageous tiger to the wise snake, each animal is exquisitely illustrated by Sally Rippin, who used Chinese painting techniques. This fanciful retelling shows the character traits each beast embodies as they brave the waters to claim a cherished spot. The descriptions of each zodiac animal, their years and their attributes make this an easy yet delightful way to introduce children to the Chinese zodiac.
Do you enjoy a good mystery? Are you fascinated by science and technology? If you answered "yes," then Nick and Tesla's High-Voltage Danger Lab by "Science Bob" Pflugfelder and Steve Hockensmith is definitely for you. This is the first book in a new series that follow 11-year-old siblings Nick and Tesla as they spend a summer in California with their quirky uncle Newt, an eccentric and somewhat absent-minded inventor.
The twins almost have free range of their uncle's lab in the basement of his home. They build a rocket out of PVC pipe and an empty soda bottle and some other odds and ends they find around the house. Something goes wrong on the rocket's maiden launch. Instead of just going up and back down, the rocket ends up in the yard of a spooky old house. But this is not just any spooky old house. This one is surrounded by a fence and guarded by dogs. Even worse, when the rocket didn't initially take off like they expected, Tesla got too close while checking a seal. The rocket took off with the necklace her parents had given her. Will they be able to retrieve the rocket and Tesla's necklace? Who's the mysterious girl in the creepy house's upstairs window? And why is a black SUV following them wherever they go?
This book is great for kids who have advanced past first chapter books. There are five illustrated experiments that show the reader – with the help of an adult, of course – how to make the gadgets that Nick and Tesla make in the story. A fast-paced adventure novel, Nick and Tesla's High-Voltage Danger Lab is sure to bring out your inner mad-scientist.
A boy's first summer of independence and puppy love is described in the charming novelette, Meeting Cézanne, by Michael Morpurgo. Set in 1960's Provence, France, Meeting Cézanne tells the story of 10-year-old Yannick's summer infatuation with Provence, his cousin, and the artist Paul Cézanne. When an unfortunate misunderstanding leads to Yannick destroying a drawing by the "most famous painter in the world," Yannick tries to repair the damage by asking Monsieur Cézanne for a new one.
Paired with colorful illustrations by Francois Place, themselves reminiscent of Cézanne's work, this re-release of Morpurgo's short story is a wonderful book for the elementary school set. Morpurgo's first person prose will resonate with young readers. Yannick's yearning for his cousin to like him, his desire to fix his error and his confusion over the famous artist are realistic and relatable. Morpurgo is the award-winning author of many children's books, including War Horse which was made into a movie directed by Steven Spielberg. He was also named Children's Laureate in the United Kingdom from 2003-2005.
Besides being a great read, Meeting Cézanne is sure to pique an interest in painters for the reader. 13 Painters Children Should Know by Florian Heine is a great introduction to the many various painting styles of the great artists. Heine provides a brief biography of each artist as well as a detailed description of what makes each special. Additionally, Just Behave, Pablo Picasso! by Jonah Winter is a delightful picture book describing the ups and downs of Picasso's art career. Beautifully illustrated with artwork by Kevin Hawkes, Just Behave, Pablo Picasso! is a quick and easy foray into the world of Picasso.
Two new visually stunning picture books capture the essence and energy of the train, a holiday staple and year-round hit with kids of all ages. Celebrated author/illustrators Brian Floca and Elisha Cooper each tackle this transportation wonder and provide entertainment and facts sure to entice readers again and again.
Floca explores America's early railroads in Locomotive. Illustrations and vibrant text bring the sounds, smells and strength of these mighty vehicles alive on the page. Using the travels of a mother and her two children on the newly constructed Transcontinental Railroad as a framework, Floca masterfully succeeds in presenting the history of the magnificent train and capturing the impact this new mode of travel had on shaping America. Free verse, heavy with alliteration and onomatopoeia, along with frequent changes in font and typeface capture the movement and splendor of the train. The nuanced paintings complement the text and detail the mechanics of the train as well as the beauty of the surrounding landscapes. Endpapers and an author's note offer enlightening details. Every page offers facts which will delight and educate even the most ardent train aficionado.
Fast forward 150 years and board a variety of trains in Elisha Cooper's Train. Cooper invites the reader to join him on an adventurous trip as he examines today's train travel. The action starts with a commuter train heading west and switches to a passenger train rolling through the Midwest. A freight train loads its cargo and rumbles toward its destination past an overnight train climbing the Rocky Mountains. Finally, there's the dramatic high-speed train, a bullet-shaped beauty. Cooper's fluid language and dappled watercolors capture nature's grandeur and the movement, speed and power of these mighty trains. Further reading is provided with a glossary, facts section and brief author's note. Readers will want to punch multiple tickets and take repeat rides on this journey of discovery.
The days are getting shorter, and the weather's getting colder. This can only mean one thing: winter is almost here. With the changing of the seasons come some new winter themed picture books that you can enjoy with your kids. If It's Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws! by Kim Norman and illustrated by Liza Woodruff uses a well-known children's participatory song and brings the reader along on an adventure in the chilly outdoors. Whether you are tasting a flake, grabbing your skis or building a fort, you will have fun following along as a group of arctic animals enjoy a day playing outdoors together. If you like this book you may also want to check out the author's other winter-themed book, Ten on a Sled, an alliterative counting story featuring the same cast of characters.
When Lulu wakes up and looks out her window, she sees that an unexpected snow storm has blanketed everything in fluffy white in Ladybug Girl and the Big Snow by David Soman and Jacky Davis. Putting on snow gear, along with her trademark tutu and wings, Lulu, aka Ladybug Girl, steps outside with her dog Bingo to play in the winter wonderland. This book shows the joys of imagination, perseverance and cooperation. A great choice to read while curled up in front of a fire while waiting for some snowflakes to fall.
Winter Friends by Charles Reasoner features forest creatures playing outdoors on a snowy winter night. This die cut book has adorably illustrated animals, simple rhyming text and thick cardboard pages which make it a perfect choice to share with babies and toddlers. It may be cold outside, but it's a great time to snuggle up with a good book.
Three new books take on the perennial favorite topic of dinosaurs, but with new information being discovered all the time, adults as well as kids will find themselves learning – or relearning – about these fascinating creatures from the past.
Scaly Spotted Feathered Frilled: How Do We Know What Dinosaurs Really Looked Like? by Catherine Thimmesh focuses on the new developments in paleontology with regard to the outward appearance of dinosaurs. She teams with a group of six acclaimed paleoartists who have worked with museums, movie studios and magazines to properly depict dinosaurs based on the latest research. This includes the discoveries made in the past two decades of the existence of feathers on many dinosaurs. The author, a Sibert medalist, explains in kid-friendly terminology how scientists have come to current conclusions, and how each future discovery could change their minds.
In Tracking Tyrannosaurs: Meet T. rex's Fascinating Family, from Tiny Terrors to Feathered Giants, Christopher Sloan discusses the many other tyrannosaurs that lived in the Mesozoic Era among their more well-known cousin Tyrannosaurus rex. This National Geographic production features the publisher's usual excellent art. Graphs and timelines help explain when each of these tyrannosaurs lived, and sidebars discuss the theories that paleontologists have regarding their close relationship to the birds of today. Particularly clear is the explanation of the simultaneous eras of the dinosaurs and the breakup of supercontinent Pangaea resulting in the continents that now exist.
For younger readers deciding on a favorite, The Greatest Dinosaur Ever by Brenda Z. Guiberson contains many options. Gennady Spirin's double-page oil paint on paper illustrations are in soft but clear colors. Each dinosaur explains the reasons (huge claws, best parent, club-like tail, etc.) as to why it is the greatest dinosaur ever. Sure to spark debate among dino-loving youngsters, there is really no right or wrong selection. The author also focuses on a number of bird-like dinosaurs, again showing the relationship between the "terrible lizards" of long ago and the feathered creatures of today.
In an alternate Victorian-era England, all towns have a resident monster whose job is to scare and thrill the residents, as well as to protect them. Stoker-on-Avon has a problem: their monster is suffering from depression and a general lack of confidence. Much to the townsfolk's dismay, Rayburn hasn't attacked in well over a year and a half. Rob Harrell's graphic novel Monster on the Hill chronicles the efforts of Charles Wilkie, doctor and inventor, who has been dispatched by the town fathers to "fix the monster." Timothy, the self-proclaimed town crier/street urchin, stows away in the doctor's trunk in order to be a part of the mission.
Rayburn, a heavy-lidded, horned, winged, rust-colored creature, boasts no special skills or talents. He doesn't breathe fire and he can't fly. After diagnosing his problem, Wilkie suggests a restorative road trip to visit other town monsters to pick up some "tricks of the trade." His old school chum Noodles, better known as Tentaculor, may offer just the boost he needs. This edgy, drolly humorous graphic novel will capture the imagination of a wide range of readers, much like Jeff Smith's popular Bone series. Harrell captures a Victorian feel while sprinkling in modern anachronisms to good comic effect, as vendors hawk Tentaculor merchandise (like trading cards and Tentacu-Pops) after a recent attack. Older children who enjoy tales of adventure and dragons will enjoy the twist on the usual trope. Harrell's wide-eyed villagers and thoroughly detailed monsters are enormously visually appealing, as is his choice of a bright, colorful palette. Readers will eagerly await upcoming books in this ongoing, all-ages series.
Classic fairy tales are enjoying a resurgence in popularity thanks to a number of imaginative retellings, both in print and on screen. Adults and children alike will want to read the original stories in Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm, first published in 1823, and reissued in a brand new collection. This volume includes detailed etchings of the period by noted English caricaturist George Cruikshank, supplemented by a half dozen color illustrations by popular artists like Quentin Blake and Helen Oxenbury. The German tales, handed down through oral tradition, were published by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, who called them "House Stories." They were meant to be enjoyed and appreciated by anyone in the house, not just children. This collection contains 55 stories, from the familiar "Ashputtel" (German for Cinderella) to the lesser known "Faithful John," many of which contain creepy or unsettling elements—these are not the happily ever after Disney versions.
Author Adam Gidwitz begins The Grimm Conclusion, the third book in his popular series of retellings, by noting "once upon a time, fairy tales were grim." He further states that the versions of the stories that most people know are "incredibly, mind-numbingly, want-to-hit-yourself-in-the-head-with-a-sledgehammer-ingly boring." The narrator of this novel follows Grimm characters Jorinda and Joringel as they become participants in other Grimm stories. Infused with a dark sense of humor, Gidwitz's popular novels embrace the blood, gore and general horror of the original tales. As a former school teacher (and Baltimore native), Gidwitz knows how to enthrall his audience.
Fairy Tale Comics: Classic Tales Told by Extraordinary Cartoonists edited by Chris Duffy presents a plethora of stories from various sources Grimm and beyond. Cartoonists represented include a veritable who's who, some new to children's storytelling. Each story is rendered in full color comic panels. Perennial favorite Raina Telgemeier (known for the graphic memoir Smile) takes on Rapunzel, while Gilbert Hernandez (of Love and Rockets fame) shows us his version of Snow White. Fairy Tale Comics is a visual smorgasbord for the imagination of readers of all ages.


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This book was originally written solely by W. W. Rouse Ball in 1892 and revised most recently by H. S. M. Coxeter, whose name currently appears as co-author. It has — thanks to the updated material by Coxeter — remained fresh and interesting for over a century while retaining its original nineteenth century charm.
Mathematics has made considerable progress since 1892, thanks in part to the computer, and this powerful tool has facilitated such recent work as the discovery of new prime Mersenne numbers. There is, of course, much more to enjoy in the book, and the classical mathematics of Rouse Ball's day includes such delights as magic squares, continued fractions, two cool chapters on geometrical recreations, and a chapter on map coloring problems.
The book is rich in lively historical mathematics, original references, and supplemented by a generous supply of nice, clear illustrations. If I had to choose a favorite chapter, my choice would be the one on calculating prodigies, that is, those individuals who perform amazing calculations in their heads, as I have long been fascinated by such mental gymnastics. Rouse Ball thoughtfully reveals some of the clever techniques used in these peculiar calculations.
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New from John Benjamins Publishing: Ghanaian Pidgin English in its West African Context. A sociohistorical and structural analysis. (Includes CD-ROM) Magnus HUBER (University of Regensburg) Varieties of English Around the World G24 US & Canada: 1 55619 722 5 / USD 95.00 (Hardcover) Rest of world: 90 272 4882 6 / NLG 190.00 (Hardcover) This first published full-scale study of the Ghanaian variety of West African Pidgin English (GhaPE) makes extensive use of hitherto neglected historical material and provides a synchronic account of GhaPE's structure and sociolinguistics. Special focus is on the differences between GhaPE and other West African Pidgins, in particular the development of, and interrelations between, the different varieties of restructured English in West Africa, from Sierra Leone to Cameroon. This monograph further includes an overview of the history of Afro-European contact languages in Lower Guinea with special emphasis on the Gold Coast; an outline of the settlement of Freetown, Sierra Leone, with a description of how and when the transplantation of Sierra Leonean Krio to other West African countries took place; an analysis of the linguistic evidence for the origin, development, and spread of restructured Englishes on the Lower Guinea Coast; an account of the different varieties of GhaPE and their sociolinguistic status in the contemporary linguistic ecology of Ghana; as well as a comprehensive structural description of the "uneducated" variety of GhaPE. The book is accompanied by a CD-(ROM) which contains illustrative material such as spoken GhaPE and photographs. John Benjamins Publishing Co. Offices: Philadelphia Amsterdam: Websites: http://www.benjamins.com http://www.benjamins.nl E-mail: servicebenjamins.com customer.servicesbenjamins.nl Phone: +215 836-1200 +31 20 6762325 Fax: +215 836-1204 +31 20 6739773Mail to author|Respond to list|Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue
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MELBOURNE, Australia, Dec. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International DJ and dance music pioneer, Tiesto, together with (RED) and some of the world's biggest dance artists, tonight celebrated World AIDS Day with a truly unique one-off music event. Playing exclusive sets live-streamed from the Stereosonic Music Festival in Melbourne via YouTube, the event saw the global dance community loudly join the fight for an AIDS FREE GENERATION by 2015. Alongside DJs including Avicii, Laidback Luke, Calvin Harris, Martin Solveig and many more, Tiesto played to a capacity crowd as he celebrated his exclusive compilation album, DANCE (RED), SAVE LIVES, rocketing to No.1 in iTunes dance charts around the world.
In a move which boldly reinforces Tiesto and the dance world's commitment to helping fight for an AIDS FREE GENERATION, Tiesto has pledged a dollar for dollar match for the first $100,000 donated by fans on the (RED) Crowdrise page. Alongside Laidback Luke, both artists are offering fans unique prizes in exchange for donations to the cause. Prizes include personal thank yous, merchandise, meet and greets and the chance to see Tiesto play in Atlantic City on New Year's Eve. For a full list of prizes and to donate, fans should go to www.crowdrise.com/DanceREDSaveLives.
In six years (RED) has raised $200 million to fight AIDS through the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the world's leading financier of programs to fight these three diseases. 100% of the money raised has gone to work on the ground in Africa, impacting the lives of more than 14 million people through prevention, treatment, counseling, HIV testing and care services. All proceeds of the sale of the DANCE (RED), SAVE LIVES album will be donated to the Global Fund.
Talking about his livestream and album, Tiesto said; "Tonight's show was absolutely extraordinary! We had 45,000 people dancing in Melbourne and thousands more around the world joining the fight to begin the end of AIDS. Tonight I saw first hand the passion and energy dance fans can bring to this critical cause, so I urge everyone to stand up, dance and get involved. Buy the album or donate, and you can deliver an AIDS FREE GENERATION by 2015."
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There's an excellent series showing on Okto television in Singapore at the moment. It's called Foodage and is shown at 8pm on Thursday evening. It traces Singapore's food history in the years since independence. Through collective personal memories, home movies and photos, the series recaptures the lifestyle and food trends of the past.
It features many of my friends and bloggers from Singapore reminiscing about food sellers, markets and the many changes over the years.
The show really captures how Singapore was in days gone by. The country has changed vastly and there are many clips of old buildings, kampongs, Tiger Balm Gardens and all the other places that we remember from our childhood.
If all goes well, I'll be in the episode shown on the 18th August (the day before my 50th birthday!). I've seen the first episode but I'm not sure I'll be as good as my other bloggers have been!
Here's a clip from episode 2 showing The Wise Old Owl - Unk Dicko. Dick Yip sings and plays the ukelele. Excellent!
Here's another clip, this time showing my good friends, James Seah and Dick Yip.
If you're in Singapore try to catch it and, if you're not in Singapore, let's hope that it will all pop up on YouTube eventually.
Sunday, 14 August 2011
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- Anonymous19 August 2011 at 02:13
Happy Birthday Derek. How timely and I could finally place a face and a voice to the kid that I seen so many times in you books and blog.
Thanks for sharing your videos and photos with Singaporeans.
Did you know that James Seah's account of the great Bukit Ho Swee fire was singled our by our Prime Minister during his National Day Rally speech on Sunday? He was cited as a Heritage Hero who helped younger Singaporeans gain a better understanding of our heritage.
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Best Free Windows 64-bit CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Program
Blender is not a traditional CAD drawing program as, for example, it has no dimensioning tool. Instead it is "the complete software package for 3D modeling, texturing, rendering, animation and physics. It has a complex but merciful user interface, and the entire repertoire of its capabilities are made available through a scripting language, so the creation of 3D games beckons. The software can import from and export to more than 20 different file formats. There is a large and growing community of Blender users who've already contributed numerous add-on scripts that can make your going easier. You'll find a generous number of fine tutorials to guide you up the steep learning curve of this monumental program, plus an active and helpful online user forum." (Editor, Best Free CAD Computer-Aided Design Program)
Best Free Windows 64-bit Flow Charter and Diagrammer
yWorks develops Web-centric applications such as yEd Graphic Editor which is a Java Swing application. It runs as a native 64-bit application if you have the 64-bit Java Runtime Environment (JRE). I recommend yEd for its powerful automation features which are well presented in yWork's Flash video "yEd in 90 seconds". If you watched the video, then you've seen yEd's magical ability to import Excel data and automatically generate a diagram. It can use any of several layout types to arrange a complex flow chart or network diagram. If you need this then you won't be so concerned that other products are easier to use for basic editing and basic diagrams.
However, yEd is not as powerful as it appears in the video. All the example diagrams are not convoluted so they were able to be arranged flat without overlapping lines, something that never happens with my diagrams. If you are a serious diagrammer then you will also want to augment yEd's limited range of node types. yEd has symbols for Entity Relationship Models (ERM), Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN), Unified Modeling Language (UML) and the good old flow charts (but without sort, merge, logical AND and OR). Symbol sets are also provided for swim lanes and grouping. You can create custom symbols by importing bit-maps (PNG, JPG), vector graphics (SVG) and some Visio Shapes but within yEd they have few if any customizations. For example, they usually won't be able to change colour. Development is continuing so I expect to see future improvements in this area.
Best Free High Dynamic Range (HDR) Editor
Luminance HDR did create good results with default settings as well as options to fine tune the image making a suitable choice for amateur and serious amateur photographers. ... One advantage to Luminance is the thumbnails it creates using the different algorithms available. It makes it easy for a user to pick a thumbnail that they like and then make small adjustments. However the interface is cryptic and lacking description and documentation that I found was wanting." (Editor, Best Free High Dynamic Range (HDR) Software)
Best Free Windows 64-bit Image Editor
Basic image editor
I haven't yet found a good 64-bit image editor for basic users.
Mid-level image editor
Paint.NET is easy to use. "makes a very good mid-level photo retouching choice. It has a nice set of photo correction tools including curves, and levels. It has a very nice implementation of layers complete with blending modes, and adjustable opacity/transparency levels. It has a fairly full pallet of selection, painting, and shape drawing tools. It is completed with a selection of filters for adding special effects to your images. All in all, it offers a lot for a free image retouching software." (Editor, Best Free Digital Image Editor)
Advanced image editor
GIMP is "an advanced image editor." That results in "a steeper learning curve than" other image editors because it is so feature rich. ... "If you are inexperienced at using image editing programs GIMP will likely be too overwhelming to start learning on, so I would suggest beginning with one of the basic, or mid-level editors." (Editor, Best Free Digital Image Editor)
Best Free Windows 64-bit Image Stitcher
Microsoft Image Composite Editor (ICE)
Microsoft ICE has "four modes of camera motion to stitch your sequence of images, three fixed and one that you can adjust the distortion and that the 'Rotation motion'. When in this mode just click the 3D icon on the top taskbar, where you can tilt, zoom in and out. When you are happy with your construction then you can leave the cropping to another imaging software or auto crop. The finished panoramic image is exported into JPG, BMP, TIFF, PNG, HD Photo image, Adobe Photoshop, HD View Tileset and Deep Zoom Tileset." (Editor, Best Free Personal Digital Image Stitcher.)
Best Free Windows 64-bit Image Viewer
Nomacs - Image Lounge has "a few inconveniences" but "is really special because of a few other things that are uncommon for programs in this category. For example, it can change the opacity of the interface, open very large images with surprising ease, show them in a frameless view on your desktop, rotate RAW files permanently, build a mosaic based on a target image composed by any number of other images, or pause animated GIF files and save their individual frames. These are all outstanding features, but something I had never seen before is that multiple instances of the program can be connected to work together on the same computer or even synchronize them across a LAN to perform several specific functions on different machines at the same time." (Editor, Best Free Digital Image Viewer)
Picturenaut "is the best choice for the novice photographer." It "the easiest to use of the group. The interface is straight forward and easy to use and yielded decent results using default settings." However, "Picturenaut had problems with the alignment of the handheld images" and it "does not offer as many different algorithms to chose from." (Editor, Best Free High Dynamic Range (HDR) Software)
Best Free Windows 64-bit Paint Program
The best 64-bit paint program is also GIMP but you might find the following programs useful:
Krita "is an open source painting and drawing program, previously a part of KOffice bundle now available as a separate program." It can open raw photo image files but it is weak in photo editing - just try straightening a photo to see what I mean. Its power is in painting because "it is packed with rich tools like artistic text, calligraphy, fill and gradient, various shapes, outline, fill, zoom pan, layer management, channel management, undo, scripts etc. It supports various filters such as kaleidoscope, stereographic projection, phong bumpmap, sobel, edge detection, sectorize, roundify, hipno, tunnel, random pick, HSV adjustment, etc." It also supports many image file formats. (Editor, Best Free Digital Paint Program)
MyPaint is a lot more limited but it "is a fast and easy graphics application for digital painters. ... It comes with a large brush collection including charcoal and ink to emulate natural painting. If you want to look deeper, MyPaint is built around a highly configurable brush engine. This allows you to experiment with your own brushes and with not-quite-so-natural painting." (Editor, Best Free Digital Paint Program)
Best Free Windows 64-bit Photo Organizer
We haven't found a suitable 64-bit photo organizer. Leave a comment below if you have any suggestions. There are some excellent compatible 32-bit programs in Best Free Digital Photo Organizer.
Best Free Windows 64-bit Vector Graphics Editor
Inkscape has always suffered from the priority placed on the Linux version which has had all the advantages of a 64-bit version. Now, thanks to Partha Bagchi we have a 64-bit version for us Windows users. Partha is not the developer but he's had a lot of experience with 64-bit GIMP and its add-ons. His timing is good because 32-bit Inkscape is far more stable on Windows that it has been in earlier versions. The 64-bit versions gives us the ability to create larger more complex designs.
Inkscape has "sufficient features to realistically compete with fuller-featured paid products like Illustrator, Freehand and CorelDraw. Plus it avoids many of their quirks and frustrations. Its features include shapes, paths, text, markers, clones, alpha blending, transforms, gradients, patterns, grouping, editing Creative Commons meta-data, editing nodes, layers, complex path operations, bitmap tracing, text-on-path, flowed text, direct XML editing, opening the vector file formats of SVG, SVGZ (gzipped SVG), PDF, and Adobe Illustrator (.AI), saving to the same formats except for .AI (as Illustrator opens .SVG), and importing most raster formats (JPEG, PNG, TIFF, etc.) but only exports PNG bitmaps." (Editor, Best Free Vector Graphics Editor)
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AUDACITY is a 32-bit application! (it will run under 64-bit Windows, but the application is not native 64-bit!). Please correct this. Thx.
Are there going to be any new 64bit applications or is this page no longer worked?
Can not find InkScape 64-bit... only 32-bit version available from supplied link...
If you want 64 bit version, you can try new 0.91-pre2, or 0.48.5 from www.partha.com. They keep (and build) 64 bit builds of graphic software.
As of version 37, Chrome now have 64bit version.
Isnt PDF-XChange Viewer 64 bit. On the site for PDF-XChange Viewer there are options to download 32 bit and 64 bit.
You have cancelled it from Non Adobe PDF reader.
correct me if I am wrong.
Rainlendar is the best todo & reminder app in the world & they have a great 64bit beta. Both versions work beautifully on my 64bit windows 7 & they have EPIC skins available, not to mention it's specifically a calendar app, but it has a to-do list, or rather, you can make several to-do lists & have a different theme for each, you can sort by priority, alphabetically or category, as well as sort by other stuff & there's a primary sort order & secondary, so for instance, I have a to-do list that is primarily sorted by priority, where it has titles for each priority & lists the corresponding ones underneath, which are secondarily sorted by alphabetical order. I also have a different to-do list where things are primarily sorted by category & then secondarily sorted by priority. You can set alarms & in the pro version you can connect your google account & have it sync your calendars & I believe your to-do list as well. It still works if you don't pay, it just adds "unregistered version" in the events & whatnot. I have no issues with it & I've been using the 64bit beta for quite a long time. I never had any issues with the regular version either. Oh and you can set multiple alarms, with any sound files you want & it's awesome. It's a software I couldn't live a day without. It's also a rather beautiful addition to my desktop. Wish I could post a picture!
In terms of security and to prevent malware and viruses I would go with Reboot Restore RX.
Earlybird aka Thunderbird 10 [stable version] http://wiki.mozilla-x86-64.com/Thunderbird:Download Has been a great solution to a difficult problem: Shortly before extended travel my win7 64-bit laptop developed a problem that prevented 32bit programs from accessing networks...32bit internet explorer would flash and close. Thunderbird couldn't reach mail servers. But 64-bit browsers like Waterfox[awesome], Palemoon64[great], and Internet explorer 64-bit[so-so] could access networks and the internet. Searching for a 64-bit email client, I found Earlybird 10. Used Mozbackup to transfer stuff from Thunderbird...It works great..except that there's no 64-bit lightning.
Would I use it if Tbird 32bit worked?
Probably not...there's no killer speed or performance difference and I miss lightning, but if you have a 64-bit system that won't do 32-bit internet...this is a great solution.
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Lemme me tell you somethin' 'bout IObit, please, @BearPup.
I once purchased a program from that so-called Company, and most of my new program's interface (RegCleaner) was taken up by an advertisement (for ASC). Naturally, I uninstalled the program, strongly objected by email, and requested a refund. No reply was forthcoming, to any of the emails sent thereafter, not even an acknowledgement.
I first warned that "Company" that I would take appropriate action, which I did, after still more silence, and eventually, after about four months of third party action, I received my refund.
IObit is simply not fit for mention on Gizmo's Freeware web site. It is criminal the way that Company conducts its so-called business.
I have tried ABIWord several times. I find it counter-intuitive and not worth the effort to learn. (This may be because i refuse to have anything to do with Office or WordPerfect).
For my own purposes, i find that EditPad Lite is fine for entry and editing.
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Up until now I have sworn by your favourite palemoon. I have noticed lately that it seems to be slower and purely by chance I stumbled across a browser that others have mentioned - Cyberfox. Now I will say first of all that in order to install it you have to remove any existing firefox installation including settings. That done I am staggered by how quick it is in comparison to palemoon and waterfox. I will update with my experience as i install it on my laptop in the week, but for now I am extremely impressed.
I use several browsers, but Palemoon is one of my favorites & I have NEVER had a problem with it being slow. Never. I have TONS of extensions & TONS of tabs always open, so I'm not sure why you'd have any issues with it being slow. It works beautifully. Maxthon is also pretty good & Seamonkey as well.
Perhaps you should create and use a new profile for Pale Moon then?
Cyberfox and Waterfox are both billed as being built for speed, whereas Pale Moon has a different priority, yet there are times when Pale Moon is the fastest.
I use Maxthon, and I find it really so well-designed, fast and with a really neat interface. It also offers a cloud interface and various other well-thought out in-built features like Skynote that are instantly available across multiple devices. Am surprised that it is never reviewed in most of the popular freeware review sites...
Non-Adobe PDF Reader: I like Foxit Reader because it's lite on resources and i use the portable version from portableapps. I now use Sumatra PDF as it reads more file types (cbr).
I used HandBrake as a video converter, didn't know it also rips.
64 bit available for download
Why Potplayer and not VLC?
Why Q-DIR twice?
System Information: QwikMark never made my computer crash like SIW did.
You should drop Comodo, Privatefirewall is better. The biggest advantage being that it doesn't need an how to guide to use.
What's the difference between (Pale Moon (Firefox) | Waterfox (Firefox)) and Firefox 24.0?
Privatefirewall is the best firewall ever. Plus it has a process blocker. I hate Comodo. Their software caused me a system failure of such enormous proportions, that I had to completely re-install Windows fresh. I wont be using anything they make again. Especially since their support is atrocious.
I use Pale Moon when I don't feel like using Firefox, and it has some differences, though I can't really remember what they are. It's a great browser & still has features that by now, Firefox has retardedly decided to remove, which is stupid considering they could just give the option to remove the features & not screw over the rest of us. Plus they're update-crazy at Mozilla, every other day they push an update & one of my important extensions breaks & they expect developers to keep up with them....that's not reasonable. A lot of extension developers develop their extensions in their free time, for free. It's not possible for them to keep up like that. Pale Moon doesn't update too often & I've never found it to not work with extensions I need. Pretty much all extensions work fine with it.
However, Potplayer is WAY better than VLC imo, especially the interface & the way it works. Sure, there aren't any great themes really available, but in performance, I don't believe I'd want to use ANYTHING else. Especially while watching TV shows. It has this feature in which the playlist is part of the main window & only appears in fullscreen when you hover over the side. Otherwise it disappears, and the same thing goes for the controls & the top bar, they only appear when you hover over the edges of the screen. That is an absolutely essential thing to me. Same goes for seekbar thumbnails. The options in Potplayer are absolutely awesome & I can right click & change the audio renderer almost instantly, which is a biggy for me, considering I have my TV hooked up via HDMI & also have headphones/stereo, which requires me to be able to quickly change the setting of where the audio goes out, without having to open a window and go through a bunch of settings. Most of the settings are available through a right click & context menu, which is awesome. You can do SO much with Potplayer, except I haven't used a lot of features, like the live ones. I'm sure they're just as good. I am so stoked that I accidentally stumbled across Potplayer, because now I don't know how I got along with out it, to be honest.
I have been using a 64bit video encoder/converter called "Kirara Encoder x64" for about a year now and have found it to be very fast and gives great results. I would be interested to see if anyone else has used it and get others opinions on this excellent program and perhaps have it included in 64bit list.
Update:- "Kirara Encoder x64" has now become "ShanaEncoder" It has been updated and the GUI has changed. I will report back after some testing.
No review on SlimCleaner (https://www.slimwareutilities.com/slimcleaner.php) ? On the website has PC Mag best of the year 2012 badge.. but I trust Gizmo more :)
I wish to Thank the persons who run this site. I'm not very computer literate that being said (and probally mispelled Lol) I feel the "Mods" are very understanding to this weakness or lack of knowlege and make it very easy to understand the information.I feel very fortunate to have stumbled upon this site. This information is a blessing to me.My hat is off to you all!! Keep up the great work,
Your banishment of IOBit is becoming boorish. Even convicted criminals get paroled. They have certainly served their time for something they were never convicted of! This is the only site with this policy. Enough already.
IOBit is a horrible company & they don't deserve any recommendation by the people here. I for one am very glad about this policy.


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Setup multiple HTML Forms on your website & use one CGI to process them all. Supports customizable output templates & logging features.
Information Request Form - CGI/HTML-Templates
Web-based email form which sends an email to the requestor and the admin. Program uses CGI & HTML-Templates. HTML-Templates allows Perl and Web Programmers to each work on their area of expertise. HTML pages can very easily be encorporated in any existing HTML pages without the need for extensive change to the CGI script. Application requires HTML-Template perl module.
IRMA is one of the most advanced HTML forms processors. Sometimes simple things are the most powerful ones - that's the idea of IRMA. It's uniform regexp allows endless possibilities such as form chains or error processing.
Limitless Follow Up Autoresponder Software
Follow Up Email Autoresponder is a CGI script that allow you to send unlimited followup emails with file attachments automatically from your website. Make as many sequential letters as you need and send them at the interval you specify. Unlimited autoresponders, unlimited followups, unlimited users. One-click unsubscribe link, works without CRON jobs (which are not allowed on many servers)
Lozinski's Email Script
A basic form mail program.
This is a simple Perl alternative to CGIemail. LucasMail is an easy way to get form input via e-mail. LucasMail allows you to easily specify the look of the e-mails that get sent to you.
Magic Autoresponder
Magic Autoresponder is a powerful autoresponder program that delivers instant information to all of your customers, and then follows up with them automatically. You can schedule unlimited autoresponder messages to be sent out on any day you choose. Features include duplicate email address checking, personalize each email with their surname (Mr., Mrs.), first name, last name, & email address, single click unsubscribe, and more. Very powerful and very affordable. Free bonuses with every purchase.
Mail Dispatcher
This is an email manager which allows the user to specify mail dispatch schedules. Very useful for applications such as sending out Monthly Billing Statements via email to multiple recipients.
Mail Form
This is a Perl CGI MailForm program that allows you to communicate with the visitors of your home page without publishing your E-mail address on the Web.
Mail Form Handler
The Mail Form Handler (mail_form.pl) is a generic CGI script designed to email input from most any HTML form to a specified user or users. All your forms can point to a single instance of the script because the script can support any number of HTML forms while providing customizable output for each.


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Imagine Billy Joel, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, and Led Zeppelin embarking on a 32-city tour together. Picture the legions of aging Baby Boomers...
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After analyzing the music of some of hip hop's biggest artists, from Eminem to Public Enemy, linguists at the University of Manchester in England noti...
Pryor's legacy -- his brilliance, his contradictions and ultimate tragedy -- lingers in the shadows of Chris Rock's Top Five. He is referenced outright by Rock's character Andre Allen during a conversation about comedy's greats. But the allusions to Pryor go deeper.
While there are still some remaining musical gems, there is too much talent out there for us to be forced to listen to garbage more often than not. The radio should be riddled with forceful rhymes, instead it's bass-filled beats to stifle the lack of skill on every track.
A couple months ago, Matt Daniels wowed wordsmiths and hip-hop enthusiasts alike with his hip-hop flow chart. It ranked 85 rappers by the size of the ...
"I don't get caught up in the numbers," Soulja Boy insisted during a recent telephone interview. "I just have fun and put out music. That's what got me in the position I'm in now."
Warren G has seen plenty of changes in the music industry -- especially as relates to rap and hip hop. While much of this evolution is unquestionably positive, the rapper says not all has been for the better.
The men of the hip-hop collective Odd Future stopped by HuffPost Live this week and spoke out about their controversial use of "faggot" in their rhyme...
Following the report of hip-hop artists with the largest vocabularies, Project Know decided to tap into the RapGenius database and pull out the preval...
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"None of this removes the misogyny in this song/video where -- instead of black women -- gay femme black men are being used as tropes. But I do think much is to be praised."
Despite what has become of hip-hop culture in the United States, my trip to South Africa reawakened my love for the music and the culture. That trip showed me that hip-hop's purity still exists.
Sadly, for the most part, American music has gone the way of American cuisine. That is to say quality and originality have been replaced with fast food-type mediocrity.
If anyone can pull off a complex concept like this, it's Sean Combs.
There is no political correctness in my rant. Just facts. Without diversity, there is no hip-hop, even if you choose to call it that. Hip-hop is not a reality TV show. Hip-hop is not a pair of pants sagging. Hip-hop has founders, innovation, and purpose.
I see the addition of hip-hop-themed courses to college curricula as a matter of basic common sense and something to celebrate. And yet teaching it remains controversial.
Forcing an apology out of Ross does not address the pandemic of misogyny. This message of party culture and women as sexual objects is constantly perpetuated by the music business.
Music, espeially hip hop, has always been at the heart of social and political upheaval, inspiring change and speaking out against inequality and inju...
Although genres in music may be useful in helping us organize our song libraries, like any labels -- racial, cultural, artistic or spiritual -- genres can limit the potential to staying open to more encompassing visions and a greater sense of personal connection.
There is something about the Occupy Movement -- and especially in its recent incarnation as "Occupy Sandy" -- that brings out the best in us. And the best in us is increasingly found in the music we call Hip Hop.
Since 2006, Yewande has taken a message of hope and solidarity to college campuses and civic organizations around the world through music-based initiatives produced by her Change Rocks Foundation.
Tupac works when we're looking at socioeconomic backgrounds in literature. Lauryn Hill? Indispensable during a lesson on imagery and narration. And don't get me started on our close-reading of the word "swagger" nee "swag" (Shakespeare vs. Soulja Boy).
Who knows what would have become of me had I grown up in an era where my idols, the preeminent examples for success from communities like mine, limited their content to the four or five themes that dominate today's hip hop landscape.
On my debut album, I displayed a few cringe-worthy slur moments of my own. I tossed it around with the reckless abandon of a young man lacking the empathetic sensitivity that only manifests through life-altering interactions and experiences.
This Israeli-born artist was classically trained since the tender age of five. And only seven year later she would be given a violin by the legendary Isaac Stern. If Stern could foresee how far this violin, played by Ben-Ari, would go?
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Donna Leon: Wilful Behavior
You think Donna Leon is writing about one thing, and then you discover it is about something else entirely. It seems to happen often in that line of work – you see the same thing on Law and Order, and Cold Case, and The Wire – what initially seems like a straightforward crime had depths and switch-backs unfathomable from the initial crime scene.
In Wilful Behavior, Paula, Brunetti's wife, has just about had it with her university level students. They have no yearning for knowledge and insight, they are rife with materialism, she is feeling burned out and cynical. One student, who bucks the trend, comes to talk with her, and then Brunetti about the possibility of a post-mortem clearing of a person's name, but she won't give the name of the person or the crime that person committed. Before Commissario Brunetti has begun to plumb these depths – the student is murdered.
It's always depressing when a young person dies. You can't help but think of how treasured they were, how full of potential, and all that is gone now, wasted. A light in the world has gone out, and you grieve for how brightly that light might have shown. Brunetti and his wife only knew the murdered girl briefly, but her murder strikes them deeply.
Here is an excerpt from Brunetti's discussion with the student before she was killed:
"I didn't know young people even knew who Il Duce was." Brunetti said, exaggerating, but not by much, and mindful of the almost total amnesia he had discovered in the minds of anyone, of whatever age, with whom he had attempted to discuss the war or its causes. Or worse, the sort of cock-eyed, retouched history that protrayed the friendly, generously disposed Italians led astray by their wicked Teutonic neighbors to the north.
The girl's voice drew him back from these reflections. "Most of them don't. This is old people I'm talking about. You'd think they'd know or remember what things were like then, what he was like." She shook her head in another sign of exasperation. "But no, all I hear is that nonsense about the trains being on time and no trouble from the Mafia and how happy the Ethiopians were to see our brave soldiers." She paused as if assessing just how far to go with this conservatively dressed man with the kind eyes; whatever she saw seemed to reassure her, for she continued. "Our brave soldiers come with their poison gas and machine guns to show them the wonders of Fascism."
So young and yet so cynical, he thought, and how tired she must be already of having people point this out to her. "I'm surprised you aren't enrolled in the history faculty," he said.
"Oh, I was, for a year. But I couldn't stand it, all the lies and dishonest books and the refusal to take a stand about anything that's happened in the last hundred years."
"And so?"
"I changed to English Literature. The worst they can do is make us listen to all their idiotic theories about the meaning of literature or whether the text exists or not." Hearing her, Brunetti had the strange sensation of listening to Paula in one of her wilder moments. "But they can't change the texts themselves. It's not like what the people in power do when they remove embarassing documents from the State Archives. They can't do that to Dante or Manzoni, can they?" she asked speculatively, a question that really asked for an answer.
"No," Brunetti agreed. "But is suspect that's only because there are standard editions of the basic texts. Otherwise, I'm sure they'd try, if they thought they could get away with it." He saw that he had her interest, so he added, "I've always been afraid of people in possession of what they believe is the truth. They'll do anything to see that the facts are changed and whipped into shape to agree with it."
And, as it turns out, in the persistent corruption of Venetian bureaucracy, that is exactly what this murder is all about – the theft and possession of art during WWII, and how the ramifications are still trickling down today. How people are willing to kill to keep the past safely in the past, and to hang on to their treasured and priceless possessions.
Donna Leon continues to be one of my favorites because she is never formulaic – she has ISSUES, and she uses her Brunetti novels to educate her readers. As we become educated, we continue to experience Venice through all the senses, the smell of the veal cooking for dinner, the taste of the tiny espressos in the corner cafe meeting places, the gruesome murder sites, the sound of the waves in the canals, whipped up by the prevailing winds . . .you read Donna Leon, you become Venetian.
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Vengeance of Venus Maurice Denis, 1908 |
and Galatea Laurent Pecheux, 1784 |
Endymion Pietro Liberi, 1660s |
and Cupid Narcisse Diaz de la Pena, 1857 |
Panel 5. In the Presence of the Gods Jupiter Bestows Immortality on
Psyche and Celebrates Her Marriage to Eros |
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Diana and Her Nymphs Jacob Adriaensz Backer, 1649 |
Statue of
Ceres Pieter Paul Rubens, Circa 1615 |
Venus and
Cupid I Lucas Cranach, 1509 |
Panel 6. Psyche's Kin Bid Her Farewell on a Mountain Top Maurice Denis, 1909 |
Festival Ker Xavier Roussel, 1911 |
Insulting Ceres Wenzel Hollar, 1646 |
Flora, Mars and Cupid Paris Bordon, 1550s |
7. Cupid Carrying Psyche Up to Heaven Maurice Denis, 1908 |
Samson and
Delilah Nicolo Boldrini, Early 1540s |
Thetis Takes Achilles from the Centaur Chiron Pompeo Batoni, 1770 |
Forge Luca Giordano, Circa 1660 |
Parnassus Anton Raphael Mengs, 1750s - 1760s |
Sea God Hendrick Goltzius, Circa 1589/1590 |
Venus Lambert Sustris, Circa 1550 |
Bacchus Sleeping Luca Giordano, 1680s |
Perseus and
Andromeda Anton Raphael Mengs, 1774 |
Deceiving the Trojans Giorgio Ghisi, Circa 1540 |
Venus and
Aeneas Sebastien Bourdon, Late 1650s - early 1660s |
Zeus and
Semele II Jean Cousin, Circa 1568 |
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Circuses are no fun for animals!
In 2012, the Westminster Government announced it would finally grant wild animals in circuses their long overdue ban. Two and a half years later and it appears that the government has turned its back on wild animals in the circus.
Our last chance before the general election lies with Jim Fitzpatrick MP who has tabled a banning bill to pick up where the government abandoned it. The banning bill will have it's second reading soon. This is a very important date as it could be our very last chance to see this much discussed ban become a reality.
We want to see as many MPs support this bill as possible and for that to happen, we need to show them that people still care about the unfortunate wild animals trapped in circuses.
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The complex needs of wild animals can never be adequately met in a circus environment and regular transport, cramped and bare temporary housing, forced training and performance are all unavoidable realities for the animals.
We have no confidence in the licensing scheme introduced by the government as an interim measure while the ban was being passed. Put simply, it does virtually nothing to protect the welfare of wild animals in circuses.
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ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia released the country's most prominent opposition leader from jail on Wednesday, four months after the government's landslide win in elections criticised by Western powers.
Birtukan Mideksa, a former judge, is the leader of Ethiopia's biggest opposition party, Unity for Democracy and Justice.
She left a prison in the capital Addis Ababa in a car with her daughter and mother, a Reuters witness said. Supporters said she was going to her home.
Critics of the government say she was jailed because she was the main threat to the ruling Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) at the May 23 election, which gave Prime Minister Meles Zenawi another five-year mandate.
The government has denied that accusation.
Some analysts said the release could be a drive to repair some of the damage to the country's democratic credentials following the landslide election victory -- and given that Meles has since consolidated power he can afford to be magnanimous.
"This may be part of a broader campaign to reorient the political system so that it at least appears to be more democratic," said David Shinn, a former U.S. envoy to Ethiopia.
"In fact, it might even become more democratic. Many of the original EPRDF leaders have moved or are moving to the sidelines. Meles has stated that he will not run for prime minister in 2015 and I believe he will not," he told Reuters.
Meles, in power since 1991, was sworn in as prime minister again on Monday after the May vote gave his EPRDF and allies 545 seats in the 547-seat parliament.
Ethiopia is a key Western ally in the Horn of Africa, where it is seen as a bulwark against the rise of militant Islamism. The country is also keen to attract foreign investment in large scale farming and oil and gas exploration.
Ethiopia's previous elections in 2005 ended in bloodshed when the opposition disputed a government victory and riots tore through capital, killing 193 protesters and seven policemen.
Opposition leaders, including Birtukan, were jailed for life after the government said they had sparked the violence in an attempt to overthrow the administration.
They were pardoned and released in 2007 when they signed a letter admitting to provoking the violence. Birtukan was sent back to prison in December 2008 after she denied responsibility for the trouble and said she had not asked for a pardon.
The U.S. State Department's human rights report for 2009 said there were credible reports that Birtukan's mental health had deteriorated during her time in prison. It called her a political prisoner, echoing rights groups.
A European Union observer mission criticised the May election and the United States said it failed to meet international standards. Demands by opposition parties for a rerun were rejected by the electoral board and the Supreme Court.
"Having secured an almost exclusive control of parliament for the EPDRF, consolidated his pre-eminent position within the ruling party, and more or less begun the process for smooth transition to a new generation of leadership, Prime Minister Meles can afford a bit of magnanimity," J. Peter Pham, Africa project director at the National Committee on American Foreign Policy, told Reuters.
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Greetings. Just now going to replay MM7 with wonderful REV4 and Maestro mods. But, i forgot where i placed the info on HP/MP of the classes... Anyone has that? I mean, Knight has 4hp/0mp per level, sorcerer has 2hp/3mp per level, that kind of info (for after promotions too). |


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ABERCORN, West Lothian
"A village and a coast parish of Linlithgowshire. Lying ¼ miles inland, near the confluence of the Cornie and Midhope Burns, the village - a pretty little place, nestling among trees and gardens on the verge of a high bank - is 3 ¾ miles W of its post-town South Queensferry, and 3 NNW of Winchburgh station.
The parish contains also the hamlets of Philipstoun, 2 ½ miles SW of Abercorn village, and Society, on the coast, 1 ¼ miles E by N. It is bounded N for 3 ¾ miles by the Firth of Forth (here 2 ½ miles wide), E by Dalmeny, SE by Kirkliston, S by the Auldcathie portion of Dalmeny and by Ecclesmachen, SW by Linlithgow, and W by Carriden, from which it is parted by the Black Burn."
Extract from Groomes Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland c.1895.
Click on the map at the right to access more maps of Abercorn.
- The transcription of the section for Abercorn from the National Gazetteer (1868) provided by Colin Hinson.
Below is a list of Abercorn's population during various years.
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1821 | 1044 |
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Sampson Manickam, P E and Arputharaj, M R and Rao, P Vedavyasa (1987) Exploitation of juveniles of green tiger prawn. Penaeus (penaeus) semisulcatus, along Palk Bay and its impact on the prawn fishery of the region. CMFRI Bulletin : National Symposium on Research and Development in Marine Fisheries Sessions I & II 1987, 44 (Part -1). pp. 137-145.
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The green tiger prawn Penaeus (Penaeus) semisulcatus, contributes to over 50% of the total prawn catch landed along the Palk Bay coast. They are caught by the indigenously developed trawl-like bottom nets and trawl nets operated by non-mechanised and mechanised fishing vessels within the 12 metre depth zone With the increasing demand for prawns by the export trade, intense fishing for juvenile prawns which inhabit the sea grass ecosystem near the shore It t-iking place all along the coast. The results of the survey carried out on this exploitation pattern are reported in the paper
Item Type: | Article |
Uncontrolled Keywords: | Green tiger prawn; Penaeus (penaeus) semisulcatus; Palk Bay; prawn fishery |
Subjects: | Crustacean Fisheries > Prawn and Prawn fisheries |
Divisions: | CMFRI-Cochin > Marine Capture > Crustacean Fisheries |
ID Code: | 2857 |
Deposited By: | Arun Surendran |
Deposited On: | 29 Sep 2010 17:03 |
Last Modified: | 13 Jul 2011 15:49 |
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