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01/ If you guess Clip Bag is a purse that looks like an office clip you're spot on.
02/ Loving this geometric pouf that's partially made out of concrete.
03/ James Nizam wraps reflective tape around architectural details.
04/ Freedom Cove is a 12 platform floating home in Canada!
05/ Sylvain Viau delivers on the hover cars we've been waiting for.
06/ Street artist JR's latest in NYC has made the cover of The New York Times Magazine.
07/ A Japanese smartphone game where the goal is to collect as many cats as possible!
08/ Stunning pieces from Raw Edges Design Studio made from dyed end cuts of timber.
09/ A-Holes: A Type Book is such a fun idea.
10/ Freeline skates are basically a small skateboard for each foot – would you dare?
This week on Design Crush:
It's cooled down quite a bit the second half of this week, Sang the Swallow's cozy paintings are a perfect fit.
I've been trying to look up more often and See for Yourself: A Visual Guide to Everyday Beauty drives that idea home.
Feather Studies are especially timely as well.
Happy National Card + Letter Writing Month! Celebrate my sending out some snail mail.
Whimsical animal sculptures from Hella Jongerius.
All Streets catalogues every street in every state (and some countries)!
Beautiful melted ice cream treats photographed by Michael Massaia.
Prep yourself for Cinco de Mayo with margaritas 12 ways.
Check out Owen Gents' work that's both dreamy and tragic.
Happy Weekend
01/ My Toy Plane shows just that in fun and imaginative scenarios.
02/ Pretty silk scarves emblazoned with NASA satellite imagery from Slow Factory.
03/ The 10 Commandments of Typography. Follow 'em.
04/ The post-film lives of sixteen sets.
05/ Subtly geometric wooden iPad and MacBook sleeves from Grove.
06/ Fictitious Dishes depicts meals from famous works of literature.
07/ CATable end the battle for space with your feline companion(s).
08/ Each of BL76's price tag artworks is priced according to how many stickers are used!
09/ This hand-cranked sculpture made from popsicle sticks is a study in bird motion.
10/ This glow-in-the-dark energy efficient highway is beyond brilliant.
This week on Design Crush:
I'm teaching a class on creating a killer media kit next week at Alt for Everyone AND giving away 7 tickets! Have you thrown your name into the hat?
Lucite – modern chic or trashy cool?
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Crazy awesome collage work by David Woodward.
Don't forget the card this Mother's Day. And yes, it's only a week away!
April was mega crazy, and honestly I'm glad it's over.
One day I plan on hiring Erin Fitzpatrick to paint my portrait. You know, for posterity.
These kilim clutches prove it's not just fit for your floors these days.
People You May Meet illustrated me and my animal menagerie!
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02/ The secret vocabulary of New York City's bartenders.
03/ Giant suspended nets installations by Janet Echelman look like jellyfish in the sky!
04/ Photographer Nicholas Buer captures the mysterious beauty of the universe.
05/ This photo of an L.A. sunrise is actually a collage of sixty images!
06/ Download this Oscar ballot, or this Oscar ballot, or this Oscar ballot for Sunday.
07/ Desert Breath is a monumental pieces of land art in the Sahara.
08/ Ten things you need to know if you're dating a designer.
09/ Finland is reportedly testing a spraypaint to increase the nighttime visibility of caribou.
10/ Honeybees covers porcelain figurines in honeycombs in Honeybee Alterations.
This week on Design Crush:
These moody landscapes by Robert Roth give me feelings.
Copenhagen by Vifa is your next favorite speaker.
It's Design Crush + Chirps & Cheers teaming up for their REAL PEOPLE series kickoff!
Crushing on these watercolors by Lourdes Sanchez.
This time of year I'm dreaming of bright blooms and posies.
Mark Horst's in progress paintings look finished to me.
Pretty geometric textiles from A Sunny Afternoon – perfect for a picnic!
Pigment heavy canvases from the hand of Lisa Madigan.
The much anticipated Creative Block – let's break down what get's us through.
How is this Insta February over already?!
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01/ Cityscapes created from what else – DOTS.
02/ Golden Hour shots from around the world.
03/ ToastyMUG keeps your hands warm while you enjoy a hot beverage.
04/ Beautifully cut sea stacks in Ireland.
05/ Olaf Breuning's colorful snow looks so happy!
06/ Intersections is an ornately carved wooden cube that projects beautiful shadows.
07/ Because even Cupid needs brand guidelines.
08/ Would you wear type-inspired eyeglasses? (I would.)
09/ Incredible stained glass murals enhance a botanical garden, check out out Cosmovitral.
10/ Rob Ford valentines. Not just for Torontonians.
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Twenty-seven Happy Hearts Day Gifts and Treats for you and your loved ones.
Matthew Picton's paper cities are something to behold.
These Giant Cloud Cushions have me dreaming of spring.
Flora and fauna team up again in Faunascape.
Last chance to order a rad Valentine! Check out our Valentines – Part 3.
If creativity and community are your thing I hope you'll join me at Craftcation 2014!
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Ten delicious tacos to spice up your February (and every other month of the year).
Eight art prints making my heart go pitter-patter.
Happy Weekend
01/ Such a great geometric DIY picnic blanket.
02/ Alcohol-infused gummy bears!
03/ These DIY Painted Confetti Tumblers would make a sweet summer hostess gift.
04/ A world map made of coins.
05/ I'm a sucker for these Full Moon Sticky Notes.
06/ Room portraits – from above!
07/ Platter of Friendship.
08/ Would you have a cocktail out of The Porthole?
09/ The Bill Murray Coloring Book!
10/ The Etcetera Planter looks like a great small spaces solution.
Happy Weekend
01/ A grid wall, every designer's hot dream.
02/ Mark Bittman's No Fuss Dessert Generator.
03/ Cross-stitched cookies!
04/ The Human Pantone Guide, so smart.
05/ I love a good rock transformation.
06/ The prettiest anatomical cross-sections you'll ever see!
07/ It's official, I love 2D type and 4D type just as much.
08/ Unexpected rainbow origami street art.
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10/ Oh man, Wes Anderson Bingo. IT'S ON.
Ten Dollar Fonts
Ten Dollar Fonts. That pretty much sums everything up nicely. Except that every font you purchase enter you into a drawing to win your money back, and that each time you buy you get an automatic promo code for your next visit. There's only a smallish selection right now, but they look to be adding new fonts all the time so buy away!
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04/ Guest Checks. A blog for art created on the ubiquitous check.
05/ So excited for Rifle Paper Co.'s new fabric line!
06/ Super cool glass logs cast from real wood.
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08/ Colorful Edward Gorey-esque illustrations from Daniel Danger.
09/ A little bit gaga over this blog of curated collections!
10/ A fantastic bevy of paper flower projects.
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02/ food website bingo!
03/ a timelapse video of Chicago by boat
04/ deconstructed strawberry shortcake
05/ the gosh darn prettiest skies ever
06/ handcut paper letters
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Apartments for Rent in Toronto WestWhy West Toronto?
If you're looking for a new apartment or rental home in the West Toronto area, you'll be happy to know that you've got plenty of options. Although having your pick of the liter is a good thing, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin your search. Fortunately, we're here to make the process a little simpler. Our user-friendly site will have you navigating through your options and finding the perfect place in no time.
West Toronto is home to a wide variety of neighborhoods that range from quaint and residential (like Seaton Village, and Braconale Hill) to cultured and diverse (such as Parkdale, Little Italy, and Koreatown). Families will be very pleased with the selection of schools in the area and residents will enjoy easy access to several subway lines via the GO train. West Toronto is also well-known for it's shopping opportunities at Dufferin Mall and in the shopping district of Bloor West Village.
Find the Perfect Home
Now that you've settled on West Toronto, it's time to find the perfect new home. You'll be pleased to find that the area is filled with single-family and multi-family buildings which can accommodate your specific needs. For those who are enjoying the single life or are setting out on their own for the first time, a bachelor unit is a comfortable and economical choice. Singles or couples who prefer more space would benefit from a one bedroom apartment, whereas families or groups of friends might consider looking at a two or three bedroom apartment or rental house.
Plan Your Budget
Once you've settled on a location and the right sized apartment, you must consider your budget. When compared to the average rental rates across the city of Toronto, both North and South Etobicoke come out shining as their costs are significantly lower. Central Etobicoke tends to be pricier, but does not exceed the Toronto averages. Typically a bachelor unit will run in the range of the high $600s to the high $700s, depending on the neighbourhood desired. Single bedrooms pick up in the low $800s to mid $900s, whereas two bedrooms may run from the high $900s to around $1100 per month. 3 bedrooms come in the highest ranging from the low $1100s to approximately $1350 monthly. Bear in mind that a single-family home will have a higher rental rate that an apartment unit.
Now it's time to take this information and use it to narrow down your selection of apartments and homes in the West Toronto area find the perfect fit for you. Take a look at some of the West Toronto apartments available here, or visit this page to refine your search even further.

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Elimination Chamber 2013 Live Watch Streaming Online HDHQ
Elimination Chamber 2013 Live From the WWE Championship match between wrestling legend The Rock and CM Punk, to the six-man Elimination Chamber match featuring all former world champions, to the six-man tag match between The Shield and John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus, this is a secondary PPV with serious implications. WWE knows when to blow out an episode of Raw or a PPV, and with WrestleMania 29 shaping up to be the biggest show to date for the company, the fans should be ready for an amazing Elimination Chamber event.
The WWE's final chance to prepare the fans for the build to WrestleMania 29 will be Elimination Chamber 2013 Live the 2013 Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, and a card full of great performers and intriguing matchups will set the stage perfectly for the April extravaganza.
Elimination Chamber 2013 Live Where: New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, La.
When: Sunday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. ET
Elimination Chamber 2013 Live Watch: Pay-per-view (local cable providers)
Live Stream: WWE.com has PPV for $44.99
Elimination Chamber 2013 Live Full Elimination Chamber Card
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WWE Champion The Rock vs. CM Punk (If Rock is counted out or disqualified, Punk wins the WWE title)
John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus vs. The Shield
Elimination Chamber Match to Elimination Chamber 2013 Live determine the No. 1 contender for the World Heavyweight Championship
World Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. Big Show
United States Champion Antonio Cesaro vs. The Miz
Elimination Chamber 2013 Live Divas Champion Kaitlyn vs. Tamina Snuka
Brodus Clay and Tensai vs. Team Rhodes Scholars (Pre-Show)
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No Brock Lesnar at Elimination Chamber?
According to reports from Raj Giri of Wrestling, Inc., Brock Lesnar is not scheduled to appear on Monday's edition of Raw following the Elimination Chamber PPV.
Lesnar also did not appear on the Raw prior to the Elimination Chamber event, so it would be a safe bet that the former UFC and WWE champion will not be showing up at Sunday's show.
Main Event Preview: WWE Champion The Rock vs. CM Punk
Elimination Chamber 2013 Live In his first title defense since taking the championship from CM Punk at the Royal Rumble, WWE champion The Rock will have the deck stacked against him.
Paul Heyman asked CEO Vince McMahon for the stipulation that if The Rock were counted out or disqualified, Punk would not only win the match, but he would also once again regain the title.
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To the shock of the entire WWE Universe, McMahon agreed to the stipulation, leading many to believe there could be a huge potential swerve in store for the Elimination Chamber PPV.
As far as the match itself is concerned, most fans are hoping that The Rock will have worked through some of the ring rust he showed at the Royal Rumble, and everyone knows that Punk will have a good match no matter who his opponent is.
There is no question this bout will be the duo's best.
There is also no question that the Rock must walk out of Elimination Chamber with the WWE title to set up the main event rematch with John Cena that the company has pushed so hard for over the last two years.
There will likely be outside interference of some sort, but judging from the outcome of the WWE Championship match at the Royal Rumble, the bout will be restarted and The Rock will be able to overcome the odds and triumph.
Like the ending to one of his new movies.
Prediction: The Rock Retains WWE Championship


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The 2012 CRF250L thread
Anyone find any info on this bike yet?
It looks like it could give the WR250R/X faithful a run for their money, especially if it is as cheap as the CBR250R counterpart.
Here is the link:
this is the thread for that.
thanks for the link!
This thread needs pictures...
I'm taking a guess in saying it will probably be about 300lbs, looks like a lower seat height compared to the KLX250S and the WR250R. Should be a nice compliment to this class of bikes.
If it comes to the states, I may be in. :D
not what we need
we already have that bike, a klx 250 and a wr 250 r.
If honda wants to sell somthing, put a plate on a CRF 250 X . Yamaha should do the same for the wr 250 and 450.
That is the market segment that gets ignored by the Japanes bikes. The WR 450 F with a factory plate is what i want. Great off road performance with not quite the fininky maintainess and expensive parts of the European bikes.
Why is is that all the Jap manufacturers feel the need to weigh down their MX bikes for on road use? Any moron with an ebay account could dualsport a factory MX bike with less than 25lbs of added stuff. Yamakawahondazuki can't figure this one out?
The article seemed to put an emphasis on how it looked almost like a competition bike and yet still kept the price down. And that Honda is showing what can be done with it with different paint and graphics.
Living here in Asia I would say compared to the US that really is a huge draw - having a simple, reliable vehicle that one one hand is like everyone elses but at the same time is easy to cusomize with paint and stickers and bling to be uniquly yours.
I don't think they are trying to dethrone the WR250R....
>I don't think they are trying to dethrone the WR250R....
It's not going to be punchy like that, or like the xr and raunchy too. woods weapon, that thing is sweet.
I've seen 16k miles cbr250rs and I have nearly 8k miles on mine, pin it all day, the thing is good to go. It's really smooth too.
I'm going to get one, $4200! The problem is- how am I going to hide that?:cry
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This version is looking a bit more sassy!
What I wonder is, if YOU don't want all that weight, why don't YOU just buy an off-road only model. No one is forcing you to buy one of these and there's plenty of off road bikes in this class already. (so buy one and go visit e-bay like you suggest)
As for being a capable D.S. that can be ridden to the off road riding location and not have to be trailered there....I have to ask; where is the large capacity gas tank.
All this compromise and none of the mfg.s have been able to make ANYONE happy.
Dude, where I feel your frustration, try feeling it from this perspective.
Everything out there right now...SUCKS! = too heavy/under powered, too high strung/maint. intensive, and most of all, too freaking expensive when they come close to hitting the mark.
I have to admit, I've given up on the (street legal) D.S. market in general.:cry
If someone would make a 6 speed 400cc bike with fuel injection and good suspension I would be willing pay a lot of money for it. This is still pretty sweet though.
the euros do right now.
I like it, though Id prefer this mamma jamma right here if yamaha would make it legal here in the states.
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STEVE DONAHUE: We had a two‑game road trip this week. I thought we played well for most of the two games and beat a very talented Virginia Tech team, and then I thought we played not nearly as well but I thought we played very hard and stayed in it, which I thought Wake played very well on Saturday. Unfortunately we lost, but I'm just very pleased with our progress.
Q. I see you've been going with a four‑guard starting lineup recently. Can you talk about that, and how much of that is a function of Dennis Clifford coming off injury and maybe trying to protect him a little bit?
STEVE DONAHUE: Yeah, I think there's a couple things here. One, Dennis is not healthy even with the injury. The ankle was the issue, now it's been the knee since September. He really hasn't practiced since late September, more than five, ten minutes at a pop. So even before he hurt his ankle, just fortunately he hasn't been himself. And I think that's hurt us. We really miss his presence.
We took a trip to Spain, Dennis was our leading scorer. He's our best player, and it's just unfortunate for him and us, he's nowhere near that due to the pain that he has in his knee. It's something that he's going to have to work through. I don't think it's going to get much better this year, and hopefully it's something that we can control better in the future.
The guard thing is something that we've always done. I've done it at Cornell. The guy who is our 4 man is typically a 6'6" type of guy who's a hybrid, tough enough to guard bigger guys, spread you out on offense, and then we usually come in and we go big at times, and we need to get physical, and that's kind of what we're trying to develop here with Patrick at the 4, Eddie Odio at the 4 at times.
Q. The other thing at that seems to be going on is Lonnie Jackson seems in the last week or two has really seemed to step up his game. Is that right, and if so, what's happened there?
STEVE DONAHUE: It has. I think ‑‑ Lonnie I thought has done a good job all year, just wasn't making shots. But he's our‑‑ in a lot of way, he's our most competitive kid, he really competes on both sides, and he plays with great confidence right now. So I think you're seeing someone who's getting shots and playing with confidence now and now has the ability to go out there, and he does a great job of knowing when to shoot the basketball, when not to, and then he's been much better this year in terms of making plays when people are flying at him. He's finding guys, he's taking care of the ball. His assist‑to‑turnover is good. Just really having a good, solid year for us.
Q. You have Miami coming up. They're playing very, very well. What do you have to do to counter?
STEVE DONAHUE: Well, I think the thing about Miami is, first of all, they have great size across the board, and they play so physical on the defensive end. There's a couple things. You're going to have to understand that the pace of the game at times is going to be slower and they're going to try to wear you down with their physicality. And then we've got to make sure that we're spreading the floor and we're doing the things that we do well, try to get it in transition. If you don't, then they've got to guard you.
I think they do such a good job of being in positions on defense, and with their size, that's a real asset. They don't get out of position very often, so teams end up taking really hard shots, especially in the lane. I think you've just got to be real intelligent about it.
Q. You say you're playing that 6'6" 4 that's matched up against Kenny Kadji, a 6'11" guy that can actually go inside‑outside. That's got to be as tough a No. 4 match‑up as you're going to have, isn't it?
STEVE DONAHUE: Yeah, no doubt, and I think you've got to do it as a team. We do some things different to try to mask that. We've done a good job, and as I said, on the other end, you've got to really take advantage of it. You've got to make sure that Patrick is being a guard and Kenny has got to guard him on the other side and how well do you have an advantage there when you do that. That's really the story of the game. We've got to be great with the basketball every game out, but this game in particular just because they're so stingy on defense and so big and efficient on offense. It's critical that we get the ball moving and get them chasing us.
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The other thing he does really well, he just has a great understanding of how to rebound. He's got long arms. He's a first jumper, not necessarily a high jumper, but he's got incredible ability to go get balls in traffic that would surprise you.
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Mexico coach Luis Fernando Tena has urged two-goal hero Giovani dos Santos to sort out his future at Tottenham Hotspur after being starved of first-team action at White Hart Lane. Playmaker Giovani came off the bench at half-time to net both goals in the 2-0 win over Gabon in an Olympic Games Group B encounter at the City of Coventry Stadium.
But Tena believes the 23-year-old, signed by Juande Ramos from Barcelona four years ago, can make a bigger impact if he plays on a regular basis. He made only a handful of appearances under Harry Redknapp and has had loan spells at Ipswich, Galatasary and Racing Santander.
Tena said: "Giovani proved he is getting better football-wise. He made an impact again from the bench and he has done well throughout this competition from the bench. He showed great quality. Sometimes we don't finish but fortunately today we took two of the chances thanks to Giovani out of the many we made.
"Giovani had to improve physically because he came from vacation into the group after everyone else. But he is doing well, working in morning and afternoon training sessions with the physical coaches. If he keeps improving, he will get a chance [to start]."
But Tena added: "He definitely needs to find his rhythm. He has the potential to achieve things and it would be better if he had that rhythm at club level. Unfortunately he doesn't get that many minutes on the pitch at Tottenham. It will be better if he played more at club level and then he can give more to Mexico."


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Friday, September 7, 2012
The Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts
resume Saturday, September 8, 7:15 p.m.
"Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park" free concert
and eight operas of the Lyric Opera of Chicago 2012-13 season
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The Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts kick off the 2012-13 season on Sat., Sept. 8 with the live broadcast of the "Stars of Lyric Opera at Millennium Park" free concert on 98.7WFMT and www.wfmt.com. The classical station's afternoon drive-time program host George Preston and Lyric's longtime dramaturg Roger Pines will once again serve as host and commentator respectively of this season's Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts.
The Hurvis Charitable Foundation is the generous sponsor of the Lyric Opera of Chicago Broadcasts, with matching funding provided by The Matthew Bucksbaum Family and Richard P. and Susan Kiphart.
The free preseason concert and eight operas of Lyric Opera of Chicago's 58th season will be carried live on 98.7WFMTand www.wfmt.com. The Sept. 8 broadcast begins at 7:15 p.m. and the concert begins at 7:30 p.m.
The first eight operas in Lyric's 2012-13 season are being broadcast live on their opening performances. (A Streetcar Named Desire is not included.) Preston and Pines will anchor the opera broadcasts, which start with live commentary and recorded interviews at the times shown below.
R. Strauss Sa Oct. 6 6:00 p.m.
Simon Boccanegra
/Verdi Mo Oct. 15 7:15 p.m.
/Massenet Su Nov. 11 1:45 p.m.
Don Pasquale
/Donizetti Su Nov. 25 1:45 p.m.
Hänsel und Gretel/
Humperdinck Fr Dec. 7 7:15 p.m.
La bohème
/Puccini Mo Jan. 21 7:15 p.m.
Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg
/Wagner Fr Feb. 8 5:15 p.m.
/Verdi Mo Feb. 25 7:15 p.m.
These eight operas will be rebroadcast on consecutive Saturdays in May and June of 2013.
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China Southern
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18 October 2011 | China Southern on 14 October became the first Chinese airline to receive the A380, when Airbus handed over the first of five superjumbo ordered by the Chinese carrier. The double-decker planes will spearhead the state-controlled company's drive to more than double the percentage of capacity deployed on overseas routes to 35 percent by 2015, said Yang Bo, the head of its planning department. "Flying A380s will put us in a completely different league. We hope to use the planes to build a good brand image and to raise our profile overseas."
International expansion
China Southern has already boosted international capacity with 33 percent this year as it aims to develop Guangzhou airport in Guangdong province – China's biggest region by economic output – into a global hub rivaling Hong Kong, which is located less than 200 kilometers (125 miles) away. China Southern plans to boost its total fleet to 645 aircraft by 2015 from 425 today. Says Si Xianmin, Chairman of China Southern, "The economics offered by the A380 will undoubtedly improve our competitiveness on international routes and it is the perfect asset to help China Southern Airlines achieve its goal of becoming a leading global carrier."
Qantas is already noticing the increased competition from China Southern, as the Chinese airline has significantly grown its Australia services as part of its intercontinental push. Similar drives in Europe and North America will follow, partly to offset competition from high-speed trains on domestic routes in China. China Southern Airlines' focus on domestic flights made it Asia's largest carrier by passengers. As Qantas CEO Alan Joyce tells Bloomberg, "The Chinese carriers are in an amazing position. They have got the scale that will make them huge and I think they will be a big challenge for the Middle Eastern carriers as well as the Asian carriers."
'Pearl of the Skies'
China Southern has selected a three-cabin configuration for its new A380 flagship, which it has dubbed 'Pearl of the Skies'. The airline's superjumbo has 506 seats in total: Eight 'Platinum' suites in First Class, 70 lie-flat Business Class seats and 428 seats in Economy. The eight First Class suites are located at the front of the lower deck in a 1-2-1 layout and look like the 'closed' version of the Acumen/Countour First Class seat, an 'open' version of which is also installed on Korean Air's A380's. Read full article �
China's airlines upgrade cabins to increase their international competitiveness
5 August 2011 | The prospect of an airline from Mainland China joining the top 10 ranks of the Skytrax world's best airlines list may not sound that far off, if one takes into account that the ranking is dominated by Asian carriers, including 'Chinese' carriers such as Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines. Airlines from China still have some way to go to improve their international competitiveness, but two of China's largest airlines, China Southern and Air China, have recently embarked on major upgrade programs. Meanwhile, Hainan Airlines, China's fourth largest airline group, recently has been awarded a 5-star status by Skytrax (although this status can be debated).
Air China
Air China is China's flag carrier and third largest airline, as well as the world's most profitable and largest carrier by market value. The airline's major hubs are Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Chengdu and as of December 2010 the Star Alliance-member operated flights to 47 international and 91 domestic cities with a fleet of 393 aircraft. Compared with China's other major carriers, China Southern and China Eastern, Air China leads in terms of international destinations, which make up 50 percent of its routes, followed by China Eastern (30%) and China Southern Airlines (25%). Air China holds interests in Cathay Pacific (29.99%), Air Macau (80.9%), Shenzhen Airlines (51%) and Shandong Airlines.
Cabin revitalisation programme
In mid-July, Air China took delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER, which features the carrier's new premium products, including 180-degree flat bed seats in business (2:2:2 configuration) and first class (1:2:1 configuration) and a self-service bar, located between First and Business. The seats in Air China's 'Forbidden Pavilion' First Class are Contour's 'Venus' seating product with sliding privacy screens for centre seats and an adjustable ottoman that provides a seat for a guest as well as extra stowage. More images of the cabin can be found here).
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Scarred Justice
On February 8, 1968, eight seconds of police gunfire left three young men dying and at least 27 wounded on the campus of South Carolina State College in Orangeburg, S.C. All of the police were white, all of the students African-American. Almost all of the victims were shot from behind as they fled the gunfire that erupted without warning. The Massacre happened after four days of student protests to desegregate the city's only bowling alley. It was the first time ever police opened fire on students on a U.S. campus. Two years later Kent State would shock the nation. This powerful yet disturbing documentary film explores the eye-witness accounts of student protesters and police officer participants. Interviews with former Governor Robert McNair, the prize-winning journalists who covered the story, and many others, provide a compelling account of the price paid in America's struggle for racial justice. It raises questions about an event that have yet to be resolved. For more information, please visit the filmmaker's website: www.scarredjustice.com.
Scarred Justice brings to light one of the bloodiest tragedies of the Civil Rights era after four decades of deliberate denial.


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Monthly Archive for January, 2013
Since I will be on vacation next week, I wanted to get this to you all before then. My annual Imbolc post, have a great one Everyone. Imbolc is the celebration of the mid-point between Yule and Ostara (Spring Equinox) and can be found not only in Wicca but in Celtic Reconstructionism, Neo-Druid and other […] [Read More]


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The Maryland Economic Development Corp. expects to fall short next year on payments to investors who bought the bonds that funded the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay, a state-owned golf resort hotel and conference center on the Eastern Shore.
Known as default, a failure to meet bond payments may increase investor scrutiny of MEDCO, a company created by the General Assembly to aid economic development throughout Maryland, experts say, but it will not affect the state's credit rating.
"No issuer, MEDCO included, wants to have a reputation of having bonds default," said W. Bartley Hildreth, a professor at Georgia State University and a director of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board, which oversees the municipal securities market.
MEDCO issues revenue bonds, which are funded by the money a particular project creates. Such bonds insulate the state and its political subdivisions, such as Dorchester County, where the Hyatt is located, from legal and financial responsibility for the bond payments.
But the Hyatt is poised to become the second state-owned resort to struggle with bond payments — investors agreed to a multiple-year moratorium on bond interest for the troubled Rocky Gap hotel in Western Maryland before it was sold last year. With two soured hotel deals, MEDCO may have difficultly attracting investors to buy its bonds for such a project in the future.
"If the market gets a notion that more and more MEDCO bonds are defaulting then you're going to find institutional investors not willing to invest," Hildreth said.
The Hyatt, built on 260 privately owned acres along the Choptank River in Cambridge, has been using reserve funds for portions of its semiannual debt payments since December 2010, according to documents sent to bondholders. On June 1, the state withdrew $2 million from the reserve, cutting the fund's balance to $2.3 million, about 15 percent of the amount required by its bond covenants.
"We will end up depleting our reserves, based on our projections, either later this year … or sometime next year," said Robert Brennan, executive director of MEDCO. "It means that the investors are going to be wanting to talk to us to figure out how are we going to fix this problem."
With the fall-off in leisure and corporate travel during the recession, the hotel has not been generating enough revenue to pay for its operations, let alone its bond payments, for several years, according to its financial reports.
As a result, it's likely that MEDCO will be unable to fulfill its obligations under the current repayment terms by June 2014, Brennan said.
Though not good for the project, a default won't affect the operations of MEDCO, which does not have a credit rating, or the state's financial standing, he said. The bonds are to be repaid solely from the resort's revenue, he said. Neither the agency nor the state is responsible for payments, he said.
MEDCO and its other projects, which include the Maryland Public Health Laboratory building under construction in East Baltimore, are shielded from the Hyatt's poor performance because MEDCO's "nothing more than a conduit" for financing, said Dick O'Brien, a municipal securities expert at brokerage firm Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas' Hunt Valley office.
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, through a spokesman, confirmed that bonds like those used to finance the Hyatt's construction don't influence the state's credit rating.
"The investors are taking a risk because all they have access to is the revenue," Hildreth said. "These bonds are not carried on the financial statement of the state … so there's not a legal liability."
Congress authorized the Internal Revenue Service to allow public entities such as MEDCO to issue tax-exempt bonds to spur economic activity that may not be supported by private-sector financing, he said.
That's the scenario the Hyatt project faced in the late 1990s, Brennan said.
The state had selected the bid of a development group to build a conference center hotel and golf resort on the 350-acre site of a former state mental hospital in Cambridge. The group included Hyatt Hotels Corp., Clark Enterprises Inc., a Bethesda-based real estate construction and investment firm, and Quadrangle Development Corp., a Washington-based developer.
But the developers could not obtain financing "to do the entire project," Brennan said.
MEDCO struck a deal with the group to finance the construction by issuing more than $120 million in revenue bonds in exchange for public ownership. The state owns the hotel, marina and other improvements at the resort. Ownership will revert to the developers in the mid-2030s, after the bonds are repaid, Brennan said.
The Hyatt opened in 2002 and was performing well, mostly because of its large group business, Brennan said. The hotel's solid financial footing allowed MEDCO to refinance the bonds, originally issued in 1999 with interest rates near 8 percent, for about 5 percent in 2006, he said.


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Q&A: Gavin Wilkinson
Announced earlier this week, Gavin Wilkinson, a long-time member of the Timbers organization, was tabbed as the Technical Director for the Timbers MLS franchise. Already on the job, Wilkinson will play a large role in what the team looks like when it takes the field in 2011. He sat down to talk about his role, the transition throughout 2010 and what lies ahead.
You have been a part of the Timbers' modern era since it started in 2001, serving in several different capacities as a player and a part of the front office. With as much as you have invested in the club, what are your thoughts on being a part of the Timbers move to Major League Soccer?
GW: I am extremely excited to be a part of the Timbers organization as we make our transition to Major League Soccer. When I first came to Portland in 2001 as a player, I envisioned that it would be one of the stops in my playing career. However, I've since fallen in love with the city of Portland and its passion for the sport. I am grateful for the opportunities the Timbers have provided me over the years as a player, coach, general manager and now as the technical director. Being a part of the Timbers organization is something I take a lot of pride in.
Looking at your new responsibilities as technical director, what tasks are at the top of your "to-do list" in preparation for the 2011 MLS season?
GW: There is a list of things that need to get done before starting the MLS season in 2011. Firstly, we need to establish a list of exceptional coaching candidates. Second, find a core of players that can help us be successful in our inaugural MLS season. Being able to bring some of those players in for this season will be an important step in the process, not only for the success of the 2010 season, but for the seasons ahead in MLS.
This year will be a busy one for you in particular as you integrate your technical director duties with your current role as the club's general manager and head coach. How do you think you'll approach the 2010 season, while still planning ahead for 2011?
GW: Helping to establish the foundation for the Timbers MLS franchise and building towards that future is a significant responsibility as technical director. While that will be a priority, it is important to focus on the season ahead and work towards a successful 2010, both on and off the field. Finding the right players, and the right mix of players, for 2010 is a focus for us right now; this transitional season is an important one for our organization on many levels.
In preparation for the 2011 MLS season, and in order for me to get out and network or scout players my new role will require quite a bit of traveling?
GW: I will still be the team's head coach, but Amos (Magee), my assistant coach and our director of player development, will have an increased role in the coaching duties in 2010. This will allow me the flexibility to execute my technical director responsibilities. We have the utmost confidence in Amos and know he will be successful in this role.
How do you think being the Timbers general manager and head coach for the past three seasons will help you in your role as the MLS franchise's technical director?
GW: What I've learned over the past three years as the Timbers general manager and head coach is that it comes down to balance. Balancing the business aspects of the organization with the soccer-related side and finding a way to put the two together. Finding a balance between all of my responsibilities as the technical director — scouting, player evaluation, personnel, etc. — will be important while tackling the day-to-day tasks yet still looking after the long-term well-being of the club.
Seattle has gone through the expansion process, and Philadelphia is only weeks away from starting its first season in MLS. What have you learned from observing these two clubs tackle expansion and preparation for MLS?
GW: Watching both Seattle and Philadelphia go through the expansion process over the past two seasons we have seen different, yet both successful, ways of going about expansion into MLS. That said, I'm sure in many ways we'll be different from Vancouver as we approach 2011.
While there are different paths, what is important is that you do what is right for your club and best represents your city.
GW: I think we will benefit from being in a position where we can transition from a Division 2 club to MLS. We are committed to building an organization that our fans and the city of Portland can continue to be proud of.
Between now and the Timbers' first kick in 2011, there are a lot of things that need to be put in place — coaches, players, staff, etc. What part of helping to build a club interests/excites you the most?
GW: The complete package really. Searching for the right coach and the right mix of players then seeing how they all gel together. Ultimately, I'm excited to be able to have a hand in and be able to watch the Timbers reach their potential at the highest level like MLS and find successes in our first season in the league. I think that is something we are all striving for and is achievable.
What do you feel will be the biggest project leading up to the club's first season in MLS?
GW: From my perspective, it has to be fielding a competitive and entertaining squad that will live up to the expectations of the fans — one that will represent Portland well on a bigger stage.
The 2010 season will be your 10th overall season with the club. Sifting through the years, what are some of your favorite Timbers moments, either as a player or coach? Where does this fall in line?
GW: I have many favorable memories from over the years with the Timbers organization. Certainly being part of the healthy Northwest rivalry between Portland and Seattle that has developed over the modern eras of both clubs will always be memorable. From first signing with the Timbers and playing under Bobby Howe, to becoming the head coach and GM, seeing the potential for the club and then getting to be a part of reaching those goals has been enjoyable. But, being a part of MLS coming to Portland and serving as the technical director to help steer the Timbers towards MLS is a great honor.


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Poll reports Texans see restoring wetlands as crucial
By Matthew Tresaugue | March 25, 2014 | Updated: March 25, 2014 8:51pm
Most Texans see restoring the state's wetlands, dunes and barrier islands as a critical issue, a new survey shows.
The America's WETLAND Foundation poll found that 77 percent of Texas voters are concerned about the loss of critical habitat, and the vast majority of them tie a healthy coast to a strong economy.
"These findings are a gift for the state's political leadership, and they are a gift that will keep on giving as long as people keep talking about the issue," said Val Marmillion, the foundation's managing director.
The survey comes as the five Gulf states and the federal government are considering how to restore the region's ecological health following the massive 2010 oil spill.
The poll of 489 randomly selected Texans was conducted between Dec. 22 and Jan. 3 and has a margin of error of 4.4 percentage points.


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Jay Leno compares Russia's anti-gay laws to Nazi GermanyAdd to Favorites | The Tonight Show With Jay Leno
With the 2014 Winter Olympics taking place in Sochi, Russia, many are divided on their support of the event. A law was passed in June, making it illegal to spread "propaganda for non-traditional sexual relations" to minors in the country, leaving most wondering where the unexpected anti-gay legislature came from.
Meredith Vieira appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" to talk about NBC's coverage of the games and she says there was a lot of internal debate at the network about going, "but at the end of the day it's about the athletes." Still, she also hopes that athletes and attendees alike demonstrate their disapproval for the law.
It's Jay Leno who gets the final word on the controversial laws. "I don't know how it's different from ... I mean, this is how it started in Nazi Germany. 'Oh the Jews, just put them over here'," he says. "It just makes me uncomfortable."
The 2014 Winter Olympics begin February 7.
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Michael Chang plays at the 1998 U.S. Clay Court Championships.
Also gracing the courts of the Sports Complex will be tennis greats here for the United States Tennis Association's Clay Court Tennis Championships, April 19-25. This year's lineup is slated to include Australians Scott Draper and Todd Woodbridge, as well as American competitors Jan-Michael Gambill and Justin Gimelstob. Last year's finals featured Michael Chang and Jim Courier. Tickets run from $22-$45.
Other events in the complex include an extended Atlanta Braves spring training season (April 1 - June 14); Disney's Track and Field Spring Showcase (April 3-4); the Nike/Lady Footlocker 3 for All Championship women's basketball competition (April 15-18); and the Sports Legends Fantasy Camp (April 23-25). Tickets for any of the Sports Complex events can be purchased through Ticketmaster or from the Sports Complex box office by calling 407-939-GAME(4263). For more information on the complex, including a complete schedule of events for 1999, check out Go2orlando's sports and recreation area.


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I'm trying to use rsync to backup my NAS to iBackup, but it keeps failing, and I'm not certain how to fix it. It fails when I use the administration website, and if I examine the contents of /tmp/rsync-out, the log contains the following:
rsync: The server is configured to refuse --links (-l)
rsync error: requested action not supported (code 4) at clientserver.c(790) [receiver=2.6.9]
rsync: read error: Connection reset by peer (104)
rsync error: error in rsync protocol data stream (code 12) at io.c(759) [sender=3.0.6]
This seems like a straightforward issue, although I don't believe that I have symlinks in the folder tree I am trying to backup because the files were copied from my windows box via the Qmultimedia smb share. As a test, I wanted to sending a single file from the NAS via the shell, but it fails for a different reason. The command I am using is (from root's home folder):
rsync -r -v -z --password=<mypassword> /root/testfile <myaccount>@126.96.36.199::ibackup
The failure message is:
rsync: connection unexpectedly closed (0 bytes received so far) [sender]
rsync error: error in rsync protocol data stream (code 12) at io.c(600) [sender=3.0.6]
Everything works fine If I cut and paste the command over to a windows or linux box with rsync installed (The windows version doesn't support the --password option, so I type it when prompted). I thought that my rsync invocation may be suspect, so I also attempted to add a new "target" to the administration website with the "/root/testfile" account as the contents, but it doesn't show up in the website dropdown box.
As is, I'm not sure how to troubleshoot this further. Does anyone have tips or insight?


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- Front End Changes
- New Hero
- Hero Texture Updates
- Hero Models Broken Down
- Hero Ability Icon Updates
- Axe's Ability Icons
- Beastmaster's Ability Icons
- Chen's Ability Icons
- Leshrac's Ability Icons
- Sniper's Ability Icons
- Weaver's Ability Icons
- Visual Updates
- UI Updates
- League Passes
- Back End Changes
- Updated Strings
- Eggs
- Unreleased UI Updates
- Unreleased Strange Modifiers
- Faceless Void's Strange Modifiers
- Roshan's Strange Modifiers
- Sven's Strange Modifiers
- Ursa's Strange Modifiers
- Unreleased Cosmetic Items
- Axe's Items
- Blood Seeker's Items
- Bounty Hunter's Items
- Brewmaster's Items
- Clinkz's Items
- Dragon Knight's Items
- Drow Ranger's Items
- Faceless Void's Items
- Invoker's Items
- Juggernaut's Items
- Morphling's Items
- Omniknight's Items
- Phantom Lancer's Items
- Windrunner's Items
- Unreleased Custom Couriers
- Updated Sound Files
- Materials Update
- Particles Update
- Item Particles
- Cosmetic Item Particles
- Tutorial Particles
- Predictions For The Next Hero
This week's Dota 2 patch has arrived bringing us a bundle of joy with the arrival of the predicted Magnus, parity with the Dota 6.75 + 6.75b changes plus a ton of hats, beards, swords and other cosmetic goodness (150 new cosmetic items to be precise). You can view the full changelog here.
Front End Changes
New Hero
This week's patch brings the mighty Magnataur, Magnus.
Magnus, the Magnataur.
"The master-smiths of Mt. Joerlak agree on only a single point: that the horn of a magnoceros is more precious than any alloy. And of all such horns, the largest and sharpest belongs to the beast they call Magnus. For half a generation, Magnus took easy sport goring hunters come to claim the treasures of his kin. Each time he would return to his cave with hooves and horns stained red, until his Matriarch urged him and all their kin to seek refuge to the north beyond the shadow of the mountain. But Magnus scoffed, having never failed to defend his people. The magnoceri would stay, he decided, for a magnoceros does not believe in chance… nor does it ever change its mind. But when Mt. Joerlak erupted without warning, and half his kin perished in the fire and ash, Magnus changed his mind after all. The survivors pushed north, until they reached a blockade watched over by a hundred hunters armed with bow and steel. Magnus expected no less. He led his fiercest brothers and sisters in a charge against their enemies, and fought with a ferocity matched only by the fire-spewing mountain at his back. Meanwhile the magnoceros elders, mothers, and calves vanished into the drifts. The master-smiths are divided about what happened next. Some say Magnus reunited with his kin, while others claim he suffered mortal injuries and expired alongside the body of his Matriarch. Neither theory is correct. Magnus did vow to rejoin his kin…but only after seeking out those responsible for the eruption of Mt. Joerlak and watching them die upon his horn, for a magnoceros does not believe in chance."
Model Viewer Shots
In Game Shots
Hero Texture Updates
No fun allowed in this week's hero texture update with Anti-Mage hitting the gym.
Anti-Mage's Updates
The revisit to Anti-Mage's texture work has provided him with a pretty beefy update, just showing the difference between an hero that was implemented for the first International compared to the quality that we see with all of the latest additions to Dota 2's hero pool.
Comparison Slider
New Textures
Old Textures
No Fun Allowed
In Game Shots
Hero Models Broken Down
We have a few more hero models that have been broken down in this patch including some slight tweaks to Anti-Mage's base model.
Anti-Mage's Model
Anti-Mage now has an updated part list and a fresh base model with the chest now being a separate piece of armour.
Default Parts
Anti-Mage's Head
Anti-Mage's Armor
Anti-Mage's Arms
Anti-Mage's Belt
Anti-Mage's Glaives
Base Model
Lich's Model
Default Parts
Lich's Dress
Lich's Neck Rock
Lich's Bracers
Lich's Horns
Base Model
Lina's Model
Default Parts
Lina's Jewelry
Lina's Hair
Lina's Sleeves
Lina's Dress
Base Model
Magnus` Model
Magnus` model has arrived already broken down and is ready for cosmetic items.
Default Parts
Magnus's Hair
Magnus's Horn
Magnus's Bracers
Magnus's Belt
Magnus's Weapon
Base Model
Spectre's Model
Default Parts
Spectre's Hat
Spectre's Dress
Spectre's Wings
Base Model
Hero Ability Icon Updates
Continuing the trend from last week's update we have another bundle of ability icon updates for the existing heroes.
Axe's Ability Icons
New Icons
Old Icons
Beastmaster's Ability Icons
New Icons
Summon's Abilities:
Old Icons
Summon's Abilities:
Chen's Ability Icons
For the 6.75 parity, there's now a spell icon for Test of Faith's secondary teleport ability.
New Icons
Leshrac's Ability Icons
Some updates for Leshrac's new icons that arrived last week.
New Icons
Old Icons
Sniper's Ability Icons
New Icons
Old Icons
Sniper's portrait was also updated.
New Portrait
Old Portrait
Weaver's Ability Icons
New Icons
Old Icons
Visual Updates
We've a visual update for one of the existing heroes in this patch.
Weaver's Swarm
The visual effect for Weaver's Swarm ability has been updated and now includes a worm type alien model that is used for latching onto the enemy. It is the same creature as seen in Weaver's updated ability icon.
The Model
In Game
UI Updates
The Dota 2 team system that has been in development for a while now and restricted to testers and professional teams only is now available to everyone.
Team UI
Creating a team:
You can now specify a country which will display a flag on your team profile and a website to provide a link to the visitor's of your team profile page:
There are now four types of logos, an overall team logo, a sponsor(s) logo image for the team profile and team base/banner logos for the in game flags:
Successfully creating a team:
Notification that the invited player accepted the invite:
Changing the team admin will give them full control of the team:
The team profile page, eventually will be updated to continue more information on the team, their match history etc.
In Game Font
The in game font on the scaleform UI has been updated to a more clearer, bolder font.
Item Icons
The item icon database has been updated with the new "Shadow Amulet" item which was added in from the 6.75 Dota patch.
League Passes
We've a few new league passes in this patch.
"The Gigabyte E-Sports Tournament is sponsored by Gigabyte and hosted by DotaTalk. The winners of six qualifiers from South-East Asia will face off against veteran teams for a cash prize of $1,500 and the chance to compete against two of the best Chinese teams, IG and LGD, for another $1500.
"GosuLeague delivers seasons on a monthly basis where teams of all skill levels play in different divisions. The top division is awarded with $5000 each month. Each team play two matches a week."
Premier League
"Fueled by joint forces of TwitchTV and SteelSeries, Season 3 is the newest edition of The Premier League. Watch 10 of the best teams from both Europe and North America contend for $6,000 with 5 intense matches every week for 9 weeks. Commentary by TriumphOfMan."
Back End Changes
Updated Strings
Some more tutorial strings have been added, work continues on the tutorial system behind the scenes.
"DOTA_TutorialTitle_M1_Moving" "Moving your Character"
"DOTA_TutorialBody_M1_Moving" "You can move your character by right-clicking where you want to go. Move to the highlighted location beside your friendly unit."
"DOTA_TutorialTitle_M1_MovingCamera" "Moving the Camera"
"DOTA_TutorialBody_M1_MovingCamera" "You can move the camera in several ways:n- Move your mouse to the edge of the screen.n- With the W A S D keys.n- By holding down your middle mouse button and dragging.nnMove your hero to the highlight location to the north east."
Strings for the new "Shadow Amulet" item from the 6.75 update.
"DOTA_Tooltip_Ability_item_shadow_amulet" "Shadow Amulet"
"DOTA_Tooltip_modifier_item_shadow_amulet_fade" "Shadow Amulet"
"DOTA_Tooltip_modifier_item_shadow_amulet_fade_Description" "Fading into the shadows."
Updated strings for the team system.
"Team_EnterCountry" "Specify Country"
"Team_EnterCountry_Desc" "Enter your team's country affiliation. This will be shown in your Team Profile."
"Team_EnterURL" "Enter Team URL"
"Team_EnterURL_Desc" "Enter your team's URL. Visitors will be able to click on your URL from your Team Profile."
"Team_EDIT_Details" "EDIT TEAM DETAILS"
"Team_Support" "Support the Team!"
"Team_Creation_Disclaimer" "Once your Team is created, your Team Name and Team Tag are permanent."
"Team_Browse_SponsorLogo" "Team Sponsors. This image will be used to display team sponsorship on a Team Profile panel. It will be resized to 250 x 150 pixels."
"DOTA_TeamCreate_Error_TeamCreationOnCooldown" "You have created a team recently and must wait before creating a new one."
The strings used for the new tooltips that display what kind of units the abilities can target.
"DOTA_ToolTip_Ability_Target" "Unit Target"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Ability_Point" "Point Target"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting" "AFFECTS:"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_Enemy" "Enemies"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_EnemyCreeps" "Enemy Creeps"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_EnemyHero" "Enemy Heroes"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_EnemyUnits" "Enemy Units"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_EnemyHeroesAndBuildings" "Enemy Heroes and Buildings"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_EnemyUnitsAndBuildings" "Enemy Units and Buildings"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_Self" "Self"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_Allies" "Allies"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_AlliedCreeps" "Allied Creeps"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_AlliedHeroes" "Allied Heroes"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_AlliedUnits" "Allied Units"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_AlliedHeroesAndBuildings" "Allied Heroes and Buildings"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_AlliedUnitsAndBuildings" "Allied Units and Buildings"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_Trees" "Trees"
"DOTA_Tooltip_Targeting_All_Heroes" "Heroes"
"DOTA_ToolTip_Targeting_Units" "Units"
A "NEW MODE" string has turned up for an additional game mode, most likely a placeholder name.
"dota_game_mode_8" "NEW MODE"
Resummon error for Lone Druid:
"dota_hud_error_cant_resummon_now" "Cannot Resummon Now"
Dempsey Pappion is credited with the doing the voice work for Magnus.
Dempsey Pappion - Magnus, Nyx Assassin, Visage
Killeater events for the new strange modifiers.
"KillEaterEventType_Faceless_MultiChrono" "Multi-Hero Chronospheres"
"KillEaterEventType_Faceless_ChronoKills" "Chronosphere Kills"
"KillEaterEventType_Ursa_MultiShocks" "Multi-Hero Earthshocks"
"KillEaterEventType_RoshanKills" "Roshan Kills"
References to a Halloween version of Roshan..
// General
"BaseClass" "npc_dota_roshan_halloween" // Class of entity of link to.
"Model" "modelscreepsroshanroshan.mdl" // Model.
"SoundSet" "Roshan" // Name of sound set.
"ModelScale" "1"
"Level" "30"
"IsAncient" "1"
// Abilities
"Ability1" "roshan_spell_block" // Ability 1.
"Ability2" "roshan_bash" // Ability 2.
"Ability3" "roshan_slam" // Ability 3.
"Ability4" "roshan_inherent_buffs" // Ability 4.
"Ability5" "roshan_devotion" // Ability 5.
"Ability6" "" // Ability 6 - Extra.
"Ability7" "" // Ability 7 - Extra.
"Ability8" "" // Ability 8 - Extra.
// Armor
"ArmorPhysical" "3" // Physical protection.
"ArmorMagical" "75" // Magical protection (percentage).
// Attack
"AttackCapabilities" "DOTA_UNIT_CAP_MELEE_ATTACK"
"AttackDamageMin" "65" // Damage range min.
"AttackDamageMax" "65" // Damage range max.
"AttackDamageType" "DAMAGE_TYPE_ArmorPhysical"
"AttackRate" "1" // Speed of attack.
"AttackAnimationPoint" "0.3" // Normalized time in animation cycle to attack.
"AttackAcquisitionRange" "150" // Range within a target can be acquired.
"AttackRange" "128" // Range within a target can be attacked.
"ProjectileModel" "ranged_goodguy" // Particle system model for projectile.
"ProjectileSpeed" "1000" // Speed of projectile.
// Bounty
"BountyXP" "1789" // Experience earn.
"BountyGoldMin" "105" // Gold earned min.
"BountyGoldMax" "600" // Gold earned max.
// Bounds
"BoundsHullName" "DOTA_HULL_SIZE_HERO" // Hull type used for navigation/locomotion.
"RingRadius" "110"
"HealthBarOffset" "400"
// Movement
"MovementCapabilities" "DOTA_UNIT_CAP_MOVE_GROUND" // Type of locomotion - ground, air
"MovementSpeed" "1000" // Speed
"MovementTurnRate" "0.8" // Turning rate.
// Status
"StatusHealth" "7500" // Base health.
"StatusHealthRegen" "20" // Health regeneration rate.
"StatusMana" "2000" // Base mana.
"StatusManaRegen" "10" // Mana regeneration rate.
// Team
"TeamName" "DOTA_TEAM_NEUTRALS" // Team name.
"CombatClassAttack" "DOTA_COMBAT_CLASS_ATTACK_LIGHT"
"CombatClassDefend" "DOTA_COMBAT_CLASS_DEFEND_STRONG"
"UnitRelationshipClass" "DOTA_NPC_UNIT_RELATIONSHIP_TYPE_DEFAULT"
// Vision
"VisionDaytimeRange" "1400" // Range of vision during day light.
"VisionNighttimeRange" "1400" // Range of vision at night time.
// Inventory
"HasInventory" "1"
Something new has turned up in the item schema, references to mysterious eggs filled with magical energy.
Mysterious Egg
"You aren't sure how this egg appeared in your pack! It seems to hunger for magical energy."
The first egg appears to be a "Greevil" egg, that will possibly award a "Greevil" courier.
The other eggs look a lot more different, not very egg shaped and are labeled as "essences" of different colours, with three of them making references to Invoker's three main abilities: Quas, Wex and Exort.
Quas Essence
Wex Essence
Exort Essence
Shadow Essence
Unusual Essence
Who knows what is in store for these eggs, I'm not eggactly sure myself.
Unreleased UI Updates
The interface for the tutorial system is now being worked on.
Unreleased Strange Modifiers
We've a few new strange modifiers in this patch.
Faceless Void's Strange Modifiers
Strange Modifier: Chronosphere Kills
"Adding this Strange Modifier to a strange item of your choice will allow it to also count the number of enemy Heroes you've killed inside your Chronospheres while wearing it as Faceless Void."
Strange Modifier: Multi-Hero Chronospheres
"Adding this Strange Modifier to a strange item of your choice will allow it to also count the number of your Chronospheres that hit at least two enemy Heroes while wearing it as Faceless Void."
Roshan's Strange Modifiers
Strange Modifier: Roshan Kills
"Adding this Strange Modifier to a strange item of your choice will allow it to also count the number of times you've killed Roshan while wearing it."
Sven's Strange Modifiers
Strange Modifier: Multi-Hero Cleave Kills
"Adding this Strange Modifier to a strange item of your choice will allow it to also count the number of times a single Cleave kills multiple enemy Heroes while wearing it as Sven."
Strange Modifier: Multi-Hero Storm Hammers
"Adding this Strange Modifier to a strange item of your choice will allow it to also count the number of your Storm Hammers that hit at least two enemy Heroes while wearing it as Sven."
Ursa's Strange Modifiers
Strange Modifier: Multi-Hero Earthshocks
"Adding this Strange Modifier to a strange item of your choice will allow it to also count the number of your Earthshocks that hit at least two enemy Heroes while wearing it as Ursa."
Unreleased Cosmetic Items
The patch notes boast an addition of 150 cosmetic items, the items below are the ones I believe that Valve have picked to enter the store along with some of the items I have previously covered over the past few weeks.
Axe's Items
Blood Seeker's Items
Bounty Hunter's Items
Brewmaster's Items
Clinkz's Items
Dragon Knight's Items
* Dragon Knight looks a bit different in game compared to the model viewer.
Drow Ranger's Items
Faceless Void's Items
Invoker's Items
Juggernaut's Items
Morphling's Items
Omniknight's Items
Phantom Lancer's Items
Windrunner's Items
There is still a large bundle of Windrunner items that don't have their models in yet, at a guess they're saving the rest of her content for a future patch along with her treasure chest. (Or they'll arrive when the live patch is released.) Either or I hope it's soon.
Unreleased Custom Couriers
We've work on a new unreleased custom courier, a baby roshan courier :3.
Baby Roshan
We've now have material files for a "Baby Roshan" courier, no model yet.
Updated Sound Files
We've a number of updates to the sound files in this patch including the arrival of the axe announcer and killing spree lines.
Axe Announcer
Axe's announcer and killing spree lines are now in and they sound bloody great. (Axe agrees with this statement)
You can listen to the full announcer pack here.
You can listen to the full killing spree pack here.
Rubick's Voice Work
Rubick's voice work has been refiltered to normalise the volume.
Spirit Breaker's Voice Work
The word "Magnataur" was removed from Spirit Breaker's Magnus rival line:
Materials Update
We've some more material updates for the unreleased heroes.
Medusa's Materials
Slark's Materials
Particles Update
We've no new unreleased hero particles in this patch but we do have some new cosmetic item particles and some particles for the tutorial system.
Item Particles
We've some item particles for the new Shadow Amulet item.
Cosmetic Item Particles
We've some more cosmetic item particles in this patch.
Drow Ranger's Item Particles
Bow string particle effect for Drow's new Royal Guard bow.
Phantom Assassin's Item Particles
Tutorial Particles
There is one particle in the "newplayer_fx.pcf" particle file and that's a sleeping animated particle which will most likely be used in one of the tutorials and possibly for sleeping neutrals in the future?
Predictions For The Next Hero
My post International 2012 prediction streak is still on going and I believe it is time for a Warchief to enter the frame, with that I'll be picking Centaur Warchief as my prediction for the next hero released.


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BONIFAY – Holmes County District School remained silent as three residents gave speeches filled with accusations during the public hearing portion of the board's June 17 regularly scheduled meeting.
Opening the public hearing was Veronica Smith, who was also present at the June 3 meeting. Again, Smith addressed contradiction in funds the school board agreed to contribute toward the Bethlehem High School's Junior Beta trip to Nationals. She
explained the board approved to contribute $250 per student who attended the trip but then reimbursing a lesser amount.
"(The board's contribution amount) was verified and confirmed in January before it was ever announced to these students or their parents," said Smith. "During the meeting held two weeks ago, $250 is the amount said to be given. When I spoke of the original $250 per student, the chair of the board and Rusty Williams both spoke up and nodded in verbal agreement that this is the amount to be given. Apparently, (Superintendent of Schools Eddie Dixon) was the only one aware of the change, and it was done without the approval vote of the board."
Smith went on to ask Dixon why it was changed only three weeks prior to the trip.
"During the last meeting, you stated that only travel expenses and hotel expenses are covered for all ball teams attending State Championships," said Smith, addressing Dixon. "The Junior Beta would gladly accept the same treatment in lieu of $250 promised per student, if that is an option. You understand that this act shows you, Mr. Dixon, on public record as being unfair, unsupportive, unreliable and dishonest to some of Holmes County's top AB honor roll students."
Smith said she had requested financial records on another group who went to the State Championships, but the paperwork was delayed on grounds of having "student names redacted."
"We've noticed that (school board member Debbie Kolmetz) is willing to stand up for our students and issues of concern in our district," said Smith. "The District has entrusted each of you school board members to act and honestly take care of issues of concern for our students, and I do not understand why this isn't being done. For example, the motion has been made three times now by Mrs. Kolmetz in recent school board meetings to make the audio recordings as part of the public record online for all citizens to have access to and it hasn't even received a second."
Next to speak was Holly Jones of Bonifay, who expressed concern that teachers were being threatened with termination of employment, demotion and refused rehiring if they were found to have opposing views to the current school board.
Jones requested the board strengthen policies to protect personnel from any retaliation for stating their thoughts and opinions.
Another issue she said she had with the board is in regards to Edgenuity, the virtual program for virtual classes taught in Holmes County schools, questioning Dixon's affiliation with the company in the past.
Christine LiCausi of Bonifay also spoke, alleging the principal of Bethlehem High School, Stacey Thompson, isn't qualified for his position. She also alleged "everyone is aware" Brent Jones is being hired as Thompson's successor "before he was hired" and that "job postings put up during the holidays so that no one could see them."
The Holmes County School Board has neither confirmed nor denied Jones' hiring.
LiCausi went on to voice her concern about teacher qualifications, stating Holmes County has been lax in their enforcement of qualification requirements and practices nepotism.
"In my opinion, favoritism, cronyism and nepotism undermine the common good," said LiCausi. "When someone is granted a position because of their connections rather than those who have the credentials and experience, the service that person renders to the public may be inferior. These practices are often covert and undercuts the transparency that should be a part of the hiring and contracting process."
Superintendent Dixon says there is no merit to any of the accusations made.
"The majority of what was said doesn't warrant a response," said Dixon. "I'm just grateful we are blessed to live in a country where people can come and express themselves whether they are with me or against me."
In other business, HCSB approved:
· Contract for certified Waste Water Treatment/Potable Water Plant Operator
· Second year extension for contracts with Walker Septic Tank Services, Cross Country Exterminators, Star Fire Extinguishers, Inc., Tri-County Gas and Waste Management.
· Amend the 2012-2015 teachers master contract.
· Grandfathered salary schedules for performance pay for 2014-2015.
· 2014-2015 performance contract for school health services.
· Amend Edgenuity Virtual Program policies and procedures, with a vote of 4 to 1, with Kolmetz voting "no."
· Amend minutes for June 3, correcting a name misspelling and number correction at the request of Kolmetz, followed by an approval of the minutes with amendment.
· Personnel recommendations.
The next scheduled meeting of the Holmes County District School Board is set for a workshop starting at 8 a.m. followed by a regular meeting at 9 a.m. on July 1.


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