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Stage Ent Leases Shaftesbury, Plans More Musicals
Editorial Staff • West End • 27 Mar 2007
As previously tipped (See The Goss, 9 Mar 2007), the UK arm of Dutch company Stage Entertainment has negotiated a long-term lease on the West End's frequently dark Shaftesbury Theatre, providing a ready-made, 1400-seat home for some of its planned productions, including big musicals such as – most likely – the on-again, off-again Broadway transfer of Hairspray.
The lease, initially for a period of two years, begins on 4 May 2007, with the opening of Stage Entertainment's production of Fame starring Ian 'H' Watkins and Natalie Casey (See Photos, 22 Mar 2007). That revival's limited London return season concludes on 31 August, after which "the UK premiere of a major new musical" will open in the autumn. Speaking to Whatsonstage.com today, a Stage Entertainment spokesman was unable to confirm that that would be Hairspray, the 2002 Tony Award-winning Broadway musical based on John Waters' cult 1988 film, but an official announcement is expected within the next fortnight.
Set in 1960s Baltimore, Hairspray tells the story of geeky teen Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair, a big heart and a big stage mother who finds celebrity on a TV dance programme. The musical was originally tipped for a spring 2003 transfer to the Victoria Palace and, subsequently, was expected to open at the Cambridge Theatre in autumn 2005. Casting calls went out two years ago, but the 2005 opening was scrapped after problems transporting the set from North America.
The spokesman said that the lease on the Shaftesbury – which falls within the "central St Giles" area between Covent Garden, Oxford Street and the British Museum about to undergo a local redevelopment scheme - is part of Stage Entertainment's plans to substantially expand its portfolio in the UK. As a signal of its intentions, last year the company appointed former Really Useful Group boss Bill Taylor as chief executive (See News, 6 Feb 2006), and have since added other industry big-hitters - including West End producer Adam Spiegel (the force behind Fame) and former National Theatre marketing director Chris Harper – to the London-based team.
At the time of Taylor's appointment, Stage Entertainment said it planned to produce more in the UK, as well as acquire related and complementary entertainment businesses and properties and bringing Stage Entertainment's existing European business operations and productions into UK and US markets.
Formed in 1998, Stage Entertainment employs 4,700 people in eight countries, focusing on three core activities: ticketing and marketing, venue ownership and production of musicals, plays, concerts and other events. The company's current West End production, Blue Man Group, today posted June closing notices at the New London Theatre (See Today's Other News).
The last new theatre built on Shaftesbury Avenue, the Princes Theatre (as it was originally called) was designed by leading Victorian architect Bertie Crewe and opened on Boxing Day 1911. EMI bought the theatre in 1963 and changed its named to the Shaftesbury, which was purchased in 1984 by the Theatre of Comedy, a company founded by Ray Cooney and supported by 30 leading actors, writers and directors.
Productions over the years – amongst them, many award winners – have included Run for Your Wife, See How They Run, Passion Play, When We Are Married, How to Success in Business Without Really Trying, Hair (opened in September 1968, the day after censorship ended), West Side Story, Out of Order, Jeffrey Bernard Is Unwell, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Carousel, Rent and Tommy. In more recent times, however, the theatre has been dogged by architectural faults and frequent periods of darkness after premature closures of musicals such as Lautrec, Napoleon, Peggy Sue Got Married, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Bat Boy, The Far Pavilions and most recent resident Daddy Cool.
Commenting on the future of the Shaftesbury, James Williams, executive producer for the Theatre of Comedy, said: "Working together with the creative energy of Stage Entertainment, we now have security for the Shaftesbury Theatre that will see positive growth. We admire greatly the achievements of Stage Entertainment throughout Europe and look forward to working with them at this exciting time."
- by Terri Paddock
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Yes, and I plan to do it with #2 also. I am 30 and even though the chances of my child having down syndrome are very low, I'd rather know. The first time around they simply did an u/s to check the fluid behind the baby's neck (nuchal fold, I believe it's called). The larger amount of fluid the higher the chances. Then they do a blood test to check for certain proteins. Easy, easy!
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I'm 25 and I not only considered it..I scheduled it. I don't get an ultrasound until 18-20 weeks so I was really nervous and wanting an ultrasound to see if my baby was okay. And then I realized that if my uterus measured bigger than it should be, I'd likely get an ultrasound..if he can't find my baby's heartbeat with the doppler, I'll likely get an ultrasound. If it turned out that my baby would end up with down's syndrome, I'd still love and adore my baby. I know a few people with down's syndrome and they are some of the most happy, loving people I've ever known. Needless to say, I canceled the appointment.
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MRes Cancer Biology
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It complements the establishment of Dundee's Cancer Research UK (CRUK) Centre. The Dundee Cancer Centre's aim is to drive research progress in bowel, breast and skin cancers. Key to this is training the next generation of cancer researchers.
Areas of particular strength at the University of Dundee include:
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Specific training in research methodology and techniques is delivered in semesters one and two.
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However, I've noticed the film seems to be extremely granular and there seem to be slightly dark slotches in the sky areas -- randomly distributed, not sure if they're a problem with the development, or how the film is made, or whatever. The granularity is also interesting -- haven't seen anything like it since I did some minox film (asa 100 ilford, if memory serves) in Rodinol and it came out really grainy.
So, what do people advice? I just bought 100 sheets of the stuff so there's ample room to learn.
I should note that I haven't actually made any prints yet -- I've been scanning the negatives with a canoscan 9000, which crops them a bit but does fine. When I learn better I may want to try some fuji Acros ... then again, if I continue to have trouble with this stuff I may get discouraged, and what fun is that?


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When will humanity realise there is one race but comes in different colors? And also have been genetically altered......
i dont know? until the end of time? :/
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When will people realize color doesn't matter ... :/ Who cares
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Yeah, not sexist or racist but clever!According to The Times Rich List, the Allam brothers, Ehab, and Assem, are worth £417 million, but I doubt that is enough to own a football club – as the saying goes, "to make a small fortune from football start with a large one" – and they are probably just realising this!Unlike the Venkys at Blackburn, the Allams have a real connection with Hull. Assem Allam has supported several local grassroots sports clubs and made donations to the Hull Truck Theatre, as well as becoming a trustee of the Daisy Appeal at Castle Hill Hospital. However, despite all the charity, the Allam name will be camel dung in Hull unless they sort out the mess they have made of managing the Tigers.Replacing Nick Barmby with Kevin Blackwell, or any other manager I can think of, will not get the fans back on side.


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The American Age Wave Can Shape a New Vision for Successful Aging in the 21st Century
Dychtwald, Ken, Aging Today
The first baby boomer turned age 65 on January 1, 201 1. Because of their massive numbers, when baby boomers reach any stage of life, their issues - whether financial, interpersonal or physical - become the dominant social, political and marketplace themes of that time.
While the group's size consistentìy benefits those selling them products and services, it is often a disadvantage to individual baby boomers and to the social institutions responsible for their well-being. Their numbers have created fierce competition for everything they've wanted: school space, team and club memberships, college entrance vacancies and homes and careers. At each stage, they've had to fight their way through the demographic bottleneck created by their own numbers.
Just as society's institutions were grossly underprepared for the baby boom, we have done far too little to'prepare for the coming "age wave." Millions of new nursing home beds will not appear overnight. Teacher shortages were patched over in the 1950s by occasionally pressing bright high school graduates into service, but it takes far longer to produce a neurosurgeon or an oncologist. As a result of the unprecedented demographic changes underway, a variety of aging-related societal crises could shake the foundation of our nation and ratde all aspects of our lives.
Based on more than 35 years of study, experience, dialogue and analysis, I've concluded there are five aging-related challenges - that, if taken up and acted upon now, can prevent social crises toward which the baby boomers are heading.
Aging baby boomers will not only live longer than previous cohorts, they'll grow "old" much later. When Germany's Otto Von Bismarck picked age 65 to be the marker of old age in the 1 880s, the average life expectancy was age 45. On the day Social Security began, the average American could expect to live 63 years. During the 20th century, the average life expectancy vaulted upward to 78 years - and it's still climbing.
If life expectancies continue to elevate, without ongoing adjustments in the age of eligibility for "old age" entitlements, every intergenerational financing program, including employee pensions, Social Security and Medicare, could place untenable burdens on working generations, or could ultimately collapse. I propose the following solutions:
* Encourage people to retire when they are ready, and when they can afford to. Remove all economic and legal disincentives for older adults who wish to keep working.
* Replace our linear life paradigm with a new cyclical one that takes maturity into account as a time of new life pursuits and interests, and supports late blooming with educational and career redirection assistance.
* Unhinge old age from the anachronistic marker of age 65, and calibrate entitlements to rising longevity.
While we have eliminated many childhood diseases, our healthcare system is woefully inept at preventing or treating chronic health problems that arise in life's later years.
Without a dramatic shift in scientific priorities and healthcare skills toward fostering healthy aging, our society could be crushed by debilitating and costly pandemics of chronic disease. I propose the following solutions:
* Commit far greater resources to the scientific research required to delay or eliminate the horrific diseases of aging - with particular attention to Alzheimer's disease.
* Establish and enforce standards of geriatric competency, and provide the academic training and continuing education necessary to ensure that all healthcare professionals are competent at caring for the complicated needs of the coming age wave.
* Establish a more humane, moral and respectful approach to late-life palliative care and the dying process.
Approximately one third of baby boomers earn attractive salaries, have invested wisely and will benefit from their share of the more than $10 trillion in inheritances their parents will leave behind. …


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Sharkheads: Cheezy Tourist Shop with positives
A huge beach-store with anything and everything beach-y from t-shirts to candy to pails and shovels. We went right after Christmas and they had everything x-mas at 1/2 off for some good deals. Right on the beach near the Beau Rivage.
What to buy: t-shirt
What to pay: middle range
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Quality Poultry and Seafood: fresh seafood, meat and chicken
If staying somewhere you can cook, or for taking home with you after your vacation, Quality Seafood is a MUST stop for local shrimp, fish, crabs, poultry and meats including local sausages,.
They open at 7am and we stopped on our way home from Biloxi to Atlanta, Georgia with our trusty cooler and loaded up headless shrimp, whole shrimp, and cajun chicken/sausage gumbo which they packed with ice for the 6 hour trip in the car. Total cost for 2 1/2 lbs shrimp and a huge container of gumbo was about $24.
There is also a cafe next door where I assume they serve fresh fish dishes cooked there or to go...
What to buy: local anything
What to pay: $5-9 a pound for shrimp
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Souvenir City: Back for more~
Like so many wonderful businesses that were literally destroyed when Katrina hit in 2005, Souvenir City has reopened its store in 2009. They have some before and after pictures of when Katrina hit inside of their store. The web site below has some photographs of the aftermath of Katrina to this wonderful establishment. We bought lots of postcards, jewels, and magnets. They have so many wonderful type of other gifts to choose from.
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Although there are many souvenir shops to choose from SURFSTYLE is a little different. First, you are lured into the store by its outdoor display of a waterfall, cascading over a mermaid and dolphins. Also there is a Mississippi Beach photo display where you can have your souvenir picture taken. Inside, which is well-lit and bright because of the many windows, you will find your usual variety of gifts, souvenirs and beachwear.
You can't miss the huge shark outside the SHARKHEADS souvenir store. I know I couldn't resist going in. The store was well stocked with gifts, souvenirs, beachwear and swimwear. It carried a lot of shell-oriented gifts.
Open daily 8:30 to10:00 p.m.
T -Shirt City.: The Pink Souvenir stores of Biloxi .
This Souvenir Shop that sells beach wear ,T -shirts ,Floats ,Air matresses et etc .
This Store located on the Gulf side of the Us 90 ,you cannot miss it because the store has an entrance that is made of a 32.000 pond
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What to buy: The beach wear of course is special in these stores ,and there is lots of it around.
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A lovely Home Accents and Accessories & Gift Shop Located in the Old District of Biloxi.
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Cellar of Rats makes the best creepy ambient music, I think.
Grey's life has been nothing but a struggle. A constant downward spiral, and it seems even reality has turned against him. Grey awakens to find that the world has gone quiet, the streets empty. You must find help. Explore the grim world Grey lives in a completely new and unique world, and find clues to his shattered past. Grey is a total conversion Half-Life 2 horror modification where the player must solve puzzles, fight to survive, and find out what is happening to the world around you. We have made a lot changes to the base Source engine and have added countless new mechanics in the mod such as the objective indicator, portable medkit, donator based extras, pickup animations, failed reloads, new picture based GUI elements and much, much more!
A new member joins the Grey Dev Team and his sole goal is to adhere to all of your audible desires.
Posted by ThoughTMusic on Dec 13th, 2011
Hello everyone! My name is Garrett - otherwise known as GDawgTUK - and I recently joined the extremely talented Grey Dev Team in order to focus on the game's audio needs. My sole goal is to amplify the gamer's experience using sound FX, music and especially ambiance. For a game like this, ambiance and atmosphere is just about as important as the devices "On" switch that you plan play on. Ever play Silent Hill on mute?
It's definitely nowhere near the same experience. Knowing this, I am going through the mod step by step to create appropriate sounds for every situation. I am also aware that some scenarios benefit far more from having no sound at all, then trying to fill the game with some kind of background noise at all times. My goal, on top of the load of work, is to frequently provide samples of my work to the fans and take in ideas and suggestions. I love talking about music and especially it's relevance to gaming, and from what I have seen in comments there are definitely some fans that are looking forward to the full package from Grey. From what I have played of the mod even without the majority of sound, you are all in for a treat. I'm going to get back to putting the icing on the cake, so to speak, but very soon here I will provide an example of what you have to look forward to in the audio department.
In the meantime, I would love to take in suggestions or just chat about music in relation to horror games in the comments.
Random Fact: Today, 35 individual sounds were created for a single hallway. :D
Cellar of Rats makes the best creepy ambient music, I think.
Their music is definitely some pretty chilling ambiance. I like the idea of having a melodic song with a dark or depressing tone to kind of crack people's defenses before they play something that is meant to scare them. Kind of helps you sink yourself into the world a bit more. For Grey, a song like "Tristram - Ur Ångest Född (Hypothermia Cover)" would fit the bill pretty darn well.
Glad to see that the team has somebody onboard who cares a lot about good horror music and ambient sounds >)
Sound is definitely the most important aspect of a horror game. You can throw in as many disturbing images, gore and etc. as you like, it won't create any atmosphere without the fitting background noises, music stingers and build-ups.
You can walk down a hallway... And suddenly hear something fall over in the distance. It creates a feeling of danger and uneasiness. That lonley sound around the next corner or down that dark set of stairs... What caused it? Will I encounter it? Is my mind playing tricks on me?
Or maybe a strange melody is playing in the background, a distorted and out-of-this-world tune. It clearly shows that something is not alright. The dark tunes represent insanity and the feeling of being out in the open. Why is the music building up? What is going to happpen once it stops? Will I suddenly run into a nasty surprise? Will everything just be calm again and I was fooled? Or will be fooled into thinking that everything calmed down... AND THEN! ... evil strikes.
I'd definitely be interested in talking about this kind of subject. Having played almost any horror game that exists, I have gathered quiet the knowledge about sounds and music. A very exciting category of gaming indeed.
(Went over 2,000 Characters, Part 1 of 2) I couldn't agree more TheShadowCookie. One thing I found very interesting with scare tactics was from an interview with Akira Yamaoka. He stated he always started his music off queue in Silent Hill, so when you expect to hear it and it starts either early or late, it immediately throws the player off without them knowing.
A lot of the scare factor in a game is anticipation. It's ultimately the most frighting enemy in any horror game. The fear of an encounter is a lot more frightening than an actual fight. That's why a game like Left 4 Dead, which had all of the ingredients that would be sought out for a horror game, was nothing more than an action game. There was nothing scary about it, and that's because it lacked the necessary execution for that outcome. Of course, I know it wasn't meant to be slow and scary, but with a little more sound work and probably 3,000 less zombies, players would actually be taking their time in anticipation for the encounters. It's amazing how just one factor like sound could change the way people play a game.
I love the idea of toying with the mind. Psychology is a fascination of mine and it gives a lot of insight into how you can achieve so much, with something so subtle. There are so many small methods that you can do to achieve some sort of uneasiness without the player actually becoming fully aware of it. Just as an example: One ambient song I have made so far features distorted vocals which blends in with everything else that mocks you and your chance for survival. You can hear it, but only if you REALLY try. You don't consciously pick up on it, but your subconscious does and that makes a person become uneasy.
(part 2/2) Another method I am fond of is making a melody out of sounds that are played in reverse. My prime example of that is my song "Fond Memories" (found here: Moddb.com) where most of the song is played in reverse, except a flute that compliments the reversed melody. When your mind processes that there is something about the song that is "off" but you the player are focused on other things. You're left playing with the sense that something isn't right, which leads you to be more susceptible to other scare introductions. It's not that these are the end all be all tactics, but they are one piece of an intricate puzzle that works together to create a creepy atmosphere. I'm definitely not the first to use the two tactics, but they do contribute when done right. I could go on for pages and pages but that's just two examples of many right there.
I'll see if I can add some songs or sound demo reel on the next update. This is definitely an area of passion for me, so I am more than happy to talk about the subject as long as you want to. :D
Glad that you replied in such a huge paragraph Sir >)
Yes indeed, the SH games are so very famous for their sound and music. I remember plenty of creepy areas where the off-queue really worked well. Sometimes you enter a room, and half-way through this insane music just starts to play, making you want to run for the hills. At other times the music is right there from the beginning, letting you know that the area is not safe. And one of my favorites at times is even just dead silence. Like walking through the narrow corridors of the apartment in SH2, because you don't know what is going to happen.
About L4D, I agreee. It truly is an action experience, even though certain melodies can be intimidating. Like the tank song, but it is more of a jump-scare when ti starts playing, rather then creepy atmosphere. When it comes to zombies, I still prefer the good old creepy atmosphere of, say, the remake of Resident Evil for the GC. A slow and moaning zombie that can take up to 10 bullets on hard mode is much scarier then a fast one going down in one shot. I can imagine a slow L4D, where you are trapped in an alley and have to figure something out while a horde of slow zombies is slowly coming closer...
Psychology is certainly the best way to penetrate the human mind and ignite fear within the player. A subtle melody in the background... It is not screaming DANGER into your face, no... It twists reality. The voices invade your thoughts, make you wonder what is nightmare and what is not. You become nervous, attempt to ignore what could only be an illusion. Yet the voices whisper into your ears like the sirens trying to lure sane individuals into a deadly trap. You know... something is there. Not nessecarely in the same room. But somewhere out there, waiting in the shadows. The music becomes the frame of your prison, destroying all hope of ever being able to escape into normality again.
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A very nice melody you created there. The reverse effect makes the notes seem like they are drowning in a world of dreams. What you are experiencing seems like a bad dream, and you are trying to find the exit. The melody gives the slight feeling of hope, as if there is still a light left to guide you through the darkness. Yet, it is also decieving. The notes are heavy, trapped. The comfort is short-lived and just a small moment of peace the mind can experience. A boost of stamina, which can quickly be broken again by the nightmare continuing.
You give the player a place to rest, to feel relief and reflect upon what is happening. Those who can experience such emotions and sink into the ficitonal will try to forget the monsters and disturbing events for the moment. However, a thin pillar of hope can break with ease. And the faster it breaks, the sooner all the weight filled with freight and horror collapses back down onto the victim, making them vulnerable, forcing them to accept their new world.
I feel like I have found a soul here that shares some of my greatest interests. I may not be able to composs, for my knowledge lays within video editing, but I am feeling rather happy about being able to write down so much to this matter. Thank you very much for your time Sir Garret, master thief and music composer >)
You are quite welcome TheShadowCookie (nice thief game reference btw :D). I wanted to give some kind of response to let you know I checked what you said, but at the moment all my allotted computer time has been going to music. I promise I will give you a large response sometime today or tomorrow. ^_^
Thank you for the kind response Sir >) I am glad that you responded, and yes, I did check from time to time. No worries about replying late, it's all good. I shall patiently wait for your response to write another giant answer as well ~
(Part1) Thanks for the compliment with Fond Memories. It's funny you mentioned that description for it because when I made it for a small project, it was for the following situation:
A girl is in a nightmare where she is trapped in a Silent Hill'esk world. Through all the horrors and trails, she made it to a room which was shaped in a disturbing way, but had all of her childhood pictures and fondest memories on scattered over all the walls. You, as the player, were technically safe in this room, but it was a very momentary sense of safety. That's pretty much what you described and you nailed it on the head!
I absolutely loved the Remake to Resident Evil on the GameCube. I re-purchased it on the Wii because it supported progressive scan, but sadly that was literally the only improvement if you don't count being able to use a Wii controller with it. I was so bummed. Even on a widescreen TV you are just left with big black bars on the side as it's still forced to be 4:3. I was hoping at least like....inventory management or map or something. I was just expressing my love for the GameCube Remake to my cousin who is just getting into the RE series: Dl.dropbox.com
(Part 2) In Grey I am definitely keeping it creepy, but I feel with any game like this some kind of peace is required. It's far more effective to scare someone a few times, then allow them to get comfortable, only to scare them again. Like I mentioned before, if you are just aiming for rapid fire scares, eventually no one is going to care (I think I just made up a new motto). I still have to run this all by Ashkandi, but with any hope there will be a place or two in game to shove in some cool break moments. To jump back on the Psychology subject, you are completely right. An understanding of Psychology is a generalized understanding of people, and that's exactly who's playing your games! To know what makes people tick is basically your blueprint to how to achieve a desired outcome them. Of course, this is all my opinion but I certainly would argue that it helps a lot. One thing this relates to is I find a lot of games that try to be scary over saturate a certain department. Be it "BOO" type frights, to the sound work or lack there of, to the lighting in the game. It's another reason why I appreciate the Silent Hill series. One thing they have done that almost no other horror game has tried to do is calming you down from time to time. In Silent Hill, it does it with the music. If a game is just rapid firing the same kind of scares at a person left and right it becomes predictable and a person adapts. After that, the game gets really stale, really quick. Silent hill knew it didn't have a concept that would allow for a lot of calming moments, so they did it through audio.
(part 3-WOW) A lot of games miss that queue. Not only does the music calm the player, but it also makes them emotionally invested in the story and character's progression. Silent Hill's game play is not very....varied, by any means, but I definitely believe that aspects such as the music helps keep you glued to your seat. Resident Evil tried this concept with the save rooms, but it didn't seem to have the same affect since you were always guaranteed to never be attacked in a safe room.
As I type this I'm listening to one of two songs I made that could fit that category (it's a nice break from all the creepy stuff) so with any luck i'll get to share some soon.
Hopefully my post made some sense, I went on a home brewed beer tasting spree tonight :D. Best way to ensure each bottle is alcoholic is to try it myself haha.
Lustmord has the best dark ambience. ^_^
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US scientists are attempting to find out whether all of humanity is currently living a Matrix-style computer simulation being run on supercomputers of the future.
According to researchers at the University of Washington, there are tests that could be done to begin to work out whether we are in fact real, or merely a simulation created by a futuristic android on its lunch break.
Currently, computer simulations are decades away from creating even a primitive working model of the universe. In fact, scientists are able to accurately model only a 100 trillionth of a metre, with work to create a model of a full human being still out of reach.
By looking for underlying patterns, physicists believe that it may be possible to work out if we are existing in a computer created universe, created many years in the future. Looking at constraints imposed on simulations by limited resources could show signs that we are mere bit-part players in a Matrix-style film plot.
It will take many years to reach the computational power to give a real glimpse of whether we are living in a simulation, the scientists contend, but even by looking at the tiny portion of the universe that we can currently accurately model, it may be possible to detect 'signatures' of constraints on physical processes that could point to a simulation.
The researchers suggest that a signature could show up as a limitation in the energy of cosmic rays, for example. By testing the behaviour of cosmic rays on underlying 'lattice' frameworks governing rules of physics that could exist in future models of the universe, the researchers could find patterns that could point to a simulation.
This is the first testable signature of such an idea, one of the researchers, Martin Savage, said.
Aside from the rather mind-boggling proposition that we may be part of a computer simulation, another researcher pointed out that this would bring up the possibility of inter-universe computer platforms, and the potential to communicate across these.
Then the question is, Can you communicate with those other universes if they are running on the same platform? UW graduate student, Zohreh Davoudi, asked.
Read more: Scientists plan test to see if the entire universe is a simulation created by futuristic supercomputers - First of its kind | TechEye
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In the 14 billion years that have passed, its only taken us 200,000 to reach the point we are at. That could have happened TONS of times in the past and can happen even more in the future.
Now, consider that just one of these hypothetical civilizations built a complex simulation of the universe. Would they just create one? No. They would create many.
Now multiply this by the number of potential civilizations of the past, present, and future, and you will find that it probable that there are millions of 'simulations' built by advanced civilizations.
Now ask yourself this question:
Is it more probable that we are living in one of the millions of potential simulations of the past or present, or is it more probable that we are living in the 1 'real' universe?
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Are we the creators of this simulation many years ahead in the future or a diff being?. So many ?? Not enough answers
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explain how it wouldnt
if we were a simulation running on a computer, the truth is i want that computer hoooked up all the time and i dont want anything to shut it down
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Then you tell me to ask myself a question that is flawed because it is based on a hypothetical civilization that you made up. In a scenario that you fabricated. nah man. im good
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Same here, brought this up when I was visiting family and we were all drinking around the table trading stories and talking about random sh*t, politics, etc. Everyone was like
Anyone seen the Thirteenth Floor?
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This theory is precisely what happens in this movie. It came out the same time as the Matrix so no one remembers it, but both deal with the same type of possibility though in different ways.


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Here are the MCD's of the 3mm LED's I carry!
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3mm Red - 6000MCD
3mm Pure Green - 6000MCD
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3mm Amber - 4000MCD
3mm Orange - 4000MCD
3mm UV - 395nM
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If you're looking to purchase LED's in large numbers, multiples of 100 (eg 100,200,300,400) NOW IS THE TIME! .17 cents per led (Unless otherwise noted) with any resistor of your choice, whatever ohm rating! I'm taking orders for another 48 hours so just get ahold of me! The following colors are available to you!
White 6k MCD (.22 cents)
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Blue 8k MCD (.22 cents)
Pure Green 6k MCD
Ocean Green 6k MCD
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UV 395nM
Red 6k
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Blue 6k
Pure Green 6k
Amber 4k (.14 cents)
Orange 4k (.14 cents)
UV 395nM
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These are in multiples of 100 only! You cannot get 104, or 220, or something, only 100xhowevermany! This also applies to resistors! I will be taking orders until 10pm FRIDAY EVENING!
Anyone who wishes to purchase had better do so immediately! I will require the total cost beforehand, and you get a sample of all of the other LED's that I've got in stock when you recieve your order! Payment method for this will be PayPal ONLY, as money order takes too long to get through!
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These will take approxamitely 1-2 weeks to get in, but once I recieve then I'll ship them out to you immediately, priority mail with delivery confirmation!
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text: Meta Battle Subway PokeBase - Pokemon Q&A Login Register All Activity Questions Unanswered Tags Users Ask a Question Rules Chat Moody + Roar? 0 votes What if you have Moody on say, a Smeargle and you give it Roar/Whirlwind. Would they keep switching out? smeargle roar asked Oct 7, 2011 by XtremeKiller What do you mean by this? commented Oct 8, 2011 by Fate Itself I mean how Roar isn't an attacking move, so it would go first with Moody. commented Oct 8, 2011 by XtremeKiller Please log in or register to add a comment. Please log in or register to answer this question. 1 Answer 2 votes Best answer Moody causes the Pokémon to raise one of its stats by two stages, while another stat is lowered by one stage at the end of each turn. These stats include accuracy and evasion. Moody will not attempt to lower a stat at -6 or attempt to increase a stat at +6. -Bulbapedia The answer is no, Moody has absolutely nothing to do with priority. And if you were thinking of Prankster, Roar / Whirlwind have -6 priority, and prankster only increases priority by + 1, so you would still be at -5 priority, meaning you wouldn't outspeed pretty much anything. answered Oct 8, 2011 by Josh Please log in or register to add a comment. Related questions Why do most people choose whirlwind over roar on skarmory? Will the Normal Gem take effect/ be consumed on Roar and Whirlwind? Can someone tell how Roar went first? How does Assist+Roar Liepard work and how is it countered? Does Roar/Whirlwind bypass protecting moves? Whats a good roar breaker? Does Copyat reset the Priority of Roar/Whirlwind to +0? Who is the fastest Sleep Talker with Roar,Whirlwind? Useful Meta Posts How to change your username How to add a user avatar Why was my post hidden? The points system Question etiquette Flags vs Downvotes Anime FAQ


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Strolling through an outdoor market on his way to an AA meeting in LA, "Iron Man" star ROBERT DOWNEY JR. was stunned when he spotted a guy he'd once been great friends with — back when both were struggling young actors — selling Ginsu knives to passers-by!
"After a few minutes chatting about old times, Robert learned that the guy has been really down on his luck for years, so he offered to help him out," said a source the star told about the encounter.
"But the guy flatly refused, saying he wouldn't accept a handout from Robert — or anyone else!"
After saying his goodbyes, Downey headed off to the AA meeting, where he asked 10 people to help him with his plan to help the guy.
Said the source: "Robert asked all of us to visit the market one at a time, and purchase a bunch of knives from the guy. He footed the whole bill, of course — which added up to about six thousand dollars!"
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There was a time when war seemed an aberration in the American experience. We were a peace-loving people, forced to fight for our independence, but able to enjoy the long developmental years of the nineteenth century with only brief and minor military interruptions (against Britain, Mexico, and Spain) and one unique and unrepeatable Civil War. The first four decades of the twentieth century, as well, gave us more years of peace than war. Then the epoch of world convulsion caught up with the United States; and between 1940 and 1970 we have been involved in major wars for at least fifteen of the thirty years, or half the time, and we have endured numerous smaller engagements involving military activity and American combat deaths. Seen from the 1970s, war and preparations for war are the dominant pattern of American life. Given this perspective, it is not surprising to find among historians a mounting interest in the origins of the two great wars which did so much to militarize American history -- World War II and the Cold War.
To historians writing shortly after these wars they seemed to be conflicts forced upon America by certain aggressive nations that inexplicably erupt in violence, reminding us how close barbarism runs beneath the surface of the older human civilizations in Europe and Asia. But of late we have seen a strong revisionist current, in which America's responsibility for these wars is the dominant theme. We find revisionists arguing that America was involved in World War II and the Cold War because she asserted her influence in very remote and unlikely parts of the globe; that she came into conflict with the vital interests of large and expansionist nations, refused to yield, and was soon enmeshed in hostilities. There are two broad explanations for what revisionists see as a pattern of the overextension of American influence. One stresses the expansionism of American capitalism, and the other condemns a national moralism which has made us disastrously rigid in foreign policy. The latter explanation has been the more persuasive, and it is expressed in two of the three essays reprinted below.
It is easy to understand why a strong revisionist impulse emerged in the 1960s. In the first place, it was inevitable that historians would react eventually against the sort of patriotic histories that had been written in the 1940s and early 1950s. These studies depicted an innocent, passive, and almost pacifist America being dragged into wars despite her strenuous efforts (sometimes amounting to an ostrich-like isolationism) to avoid conflict. But from the beginning of the industrial era, it now seems clear, the United states has played an increasingly active role in


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France is known for romance, decadent wines, crusty baguettes and cheeses aged to perfection. France is also famous for its pocket thieves and swindlers. Petty crime, bag snatching and pickpocketing present a common annoyance for travelers throughout the country, but mainly in larger cities such as Paris, Marseilles, Nice and Strasbourg. Key targets for lone and gangs of thieves include public transportation, hotel lobbies, tourist attractions and sites, restaurants and cafes, and beaches to name few.
One thing that anyone traveling to any of the major cities of France should be aware of – as well as any major European city for that mater is – child or teenage pickpockets. Reports of them are more and more common and numerous reports come out of France. The problem appears to be increasing because of the way European laws treat children and teenagers when they are arrested – very little happens to them. Because of this, more and more adult thieves educate young children and teenagers to commit these crimes.
Here is a recent article that outlines the severity of the problem. French police earlier this month dismantled the biggest child pickpocket ring ever seen in Paris, run by a shadowy patriarch who spent the cash on luxury cars and property. But since then up to 100 more girls have been stopped by officers in the Paris Metro, prompting an investigation into whether the international network is still operating, despite the arrests of its ringleaders. The mastermind of the child pickpocket ring was arrested with his two sons near Rome four weeks ago. A dozen others were arrested in France and Italy in recent weeks. The judicial police chief of Paris said: "It feels like we have broken up a completely medieval [gang] structure." The pickpocket ring leader, who already has a conviction for people-trafficking in Austria, is accused by Paris police of being a mafia-style patriarch running a gang of children and teenagers who brought him €1.3 million last year.
The girls, most aged between 12 and 16 and thought to be mainly Roma, were brought to France from the Balkans and trained how to steal wallets, often targeting Asian tourists who were thought to carry the most cash. The adult masterminds gave the young girl pickpockets a target to steal at least 300 Euros a day and, if they missed it, were punished with "ultra-violent" methods where they were beaten, attacked with knives, burned with cigarettes and often raped.
The male leaders kept their distance from the everyday operation so they would not be caught. The girls were trained to tell police they were 12 years old – an age at which criminal prosecution is difficult in France. The gang is said to have been behind 75 per cent of thefts on the Paris Metro. Here is more on this report of Paris child pickpockets. This is just one of many reports of child pickpockets that are prevalent in France and across Europe – Travelers are advised to be very aware of valuables anything they come in contact with groups of 2 to 5 youth in Paris subways and other tourist attractions.
The following scams have placed Paris, in particular, as one of the most famous cities for pickpockets. Any of the following situations can occur in any French city, while walking on the street, in a museum or cathedral, on a metro train or even in your hotel lobby. Many of these scams originated in France and are now used by petty thieves worldwide.
Pickpockets have known for years that the Eiffel Tower was a great place to target innocent tourists who visit the iconic location. These thieves have caused so much of a problem pickpocketing tourists at this location that the security staff walked off the job in protect of lack of security for the tourists. Watch the below video as a reminder that when visiting the Eiffel Tower, you need to make sure your valuables are locked down during your entire visit, from the check-in lines at the bottom, in the elevators, the stairwells, as well as the Eiffel Tower's observations decks – some of the most vulnerable places where the pickpockets have targeted tourists.
Some one stops you and hands you a golden ring and asks if it is yours. You answer no, but the person insists that you keep it. You happen to be in Paris and walking with you wife, what a wonderful gift to give her in the city of romance. You take the ring and then the person asks if you could spot him/her 30 Euros. You give them the money, because heck, you just got a gold ring for free!
Scam: Although the inside of the ring says that it is 14-carat gold and is trademarked, the ring is worthless and worth about 10 cents.
Solution: If someone approaches you asking if you dropped something, one of two things will happen, 1) they will steal from you or 2) they will swindle money from you. If the item is not yours, simply say no and walk away. Another way to avoid the "ring scam" or whenever someone approaches you and asks a possible "set up" question or you are approached by someone carrying around little signs which say "Do you speak English?" (and it's usually the Roma, or Gypsy women, aka Gens de Voyage in French) – just say "Non." These people just want your money or are very possibly pickpockets. It they are a beggar, they can get quite aggressive if you look like you're even thinking of considering it. Here is a video of this ring scam shot in Paris as two unsuspecting tourists are targeted.
You are walking along when a couple of people walk up to you – they can be men, women, your teens for that mater. As they engage you in conversation, they want to show you a magic trick where they tie a string around one or two of your fingers. You like the trick and walk on your way after being charmed by the "locals."
Scam: The trick may have been fun to watch, but while you were distracted by the charming "magic trick," one of the accomplices helped themselves to your pockets' contents or your wallet in your purse.
Solution: Just like what was spoke about in prior pickpocket articles on this website, if someone approaches you – be alert and aware – It could be a set up. do not let anyone get behind you or next to your purse when you get engaged in a conversation with someone who initiates a conversation "out of the blue" or because a certain event happens. Here is actual video of the friendship bracelet scam as it unfolds on an unsuspecting tourist. While this video was shot in Rome, it is carried out the same way around the world.
Someone shows you a beautiful bracelet and offers to sell it to you for a great price of 5 Euros. They even let you try it on. You decide that it does not suit you and hand the bracelet back. The seller then says that he cannot take the bracelet and that you must pay for it because you are wearing it.
Scam: A sales person places their goods on you before you are able to say no and then demands quick payment. Whether you wanted to buy the item or not was never the issue for the salesperson.
Solution: Do not try something on, especially from a street vendor, unless you are prepared to pay for it. If you find yourself in this situation, quickly remove the bracelet and quickly walk away.
A small group of people walk up to you and say they are lost and need help with directions. Of course you want to help because it has happened to you. One of the lost soul's opens a large map and has you help them find their way back to the hotel they are staying in.
Scam: Of course you want to help – it's the polite thing to do. As the group surrounds you and the map, one of the thieves removes your wallet or money from your purse.
Solution: Just as before, the act was started by someone starting a conversation with you. An obvious red flag. Watch your pockets and purse.
Someone will approach you asking if you speak English and give you a card that tells a sad story and in the end ask for cash.
Scam: The people operating this scam are not the needy, rather an organized gang and they can be quite persistent.
Solution: If a firm "No" does not work, try to make a scene because the beggars do not want to make a commotion and bring attention to them.
Someone on the street offers to exchange your currency for a seemingly good rate, not the same rate offered at those tourist exchange bureaus. They even guarantee that they have the best rate on the street and to not trust the other swindlers offering similar deals.
Scam: If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Because foreign currencies can be confusing to travelers, money changers on the street can easily take advantage of unsuspecting "customers". Further, the exchange rate may be worse than what you could get at a bank or official currency exchange bureau, or even worse, you might be slipped counterfeit currency.
Solution: "Better Safe than Sorry". Because ATMs offer the daily exact exchange rates, these are your best bet, or research competing banks and currency exchange bureaus to find the best rate.
Someone will approach you asking if you asking for directions, may even show a map, which will be used to cover your cell phone.
Scam: The thieves who commit this scam try to use a sympathy question to get you to talk to them, then they use the map or paper they are holding to cover your phone so they can steal it without your knowledge.
Solution: If anyone approaches you – keep the thought in the back of your mind "is this a set up?" Keep your valuables close, and anytime someone gets close to you, put your hand out to keep them away from your and your valuables. Any legitimate person does not have to get super close to you. Watch the below video to see how this scam is committed in a Paris park.
Most ATM machines in France are safe and often provide a better rate of exchange than exchange bureaus, plus they are easier to access than using traveler's checks. Because ATMs are any easy way for account holders to access money at all times of day, they also present a great opportunity for thieves to make a few or thousand extra bucks. Below are the most common scams reported:
Solution: Try to use ATMs during banking business hours. Examine ATM machines for unusual add-on devices – especially at the card slot. Carry a 24-hour, emergency number for the card account so you can close or put a block on the account immediately. Always cover the keypad when typing in your PIN number in case a camera device is installed to record these entries.
Although millions of people have fallen victim to petty theft, it is most certainly not a reason to avoid the treasures of France. There are simple things you can do to avoid being a target. Travel companies have even created specialized products to help you keep your belongings safe while viewing the wonders of the world; take advantage of these tools.
Travel companies have developed products that provide an additional level of security for valuables, thus giving travelers peace of mind. Such products include special slash-proof backpacks with locks, a portable travel safe, plus travel wallets, waterproof pouches, and wrist, arm or leg wallets. To find your perfect travel solutions, visit www.corporatetravelsafety.com.
When flying, keep your luggage safe from prying fingers with a TSA (Transport Security Administration) approved padlock. The PacSafe ProSafe 750 TSA Key Card Lock is TSA approved and you don't need to fuss with combinations or keys, rather a credit card-sized card opens this lock. If it is necessary to inspect your luggage outside of your presence, TSA agents have special tools to open these special locks without destroying them or your luggage.
Newly issued-US passport cards and many credit cards contain a radio frequency identification chip (RFID) that can be read by anyone with a RFID scanner, sometimes from as far as 10 feet away. Keep your identity safe with the RFID Blocking Wallet which contains by a thin layer of metal fiber mesh to block penetrating radio waves.
Fully educate yourself about petty theft and pickpocket crimes before you travel with resources such as Traveler Beware! An Undercover Cop's Guide to Avoiding Pickpockets, Laptop Theft, and Travel Scams by Detective Kevin Coffey. Learn about theft prevention while traveling and advice on how to outsmart the crooks.