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Discussion in 'Dev Blog' started by Redigit, Jan 23, 2013.
To you that isn't what terraria is meant for. Not everyone plays terraria the same.
Agreeing with the Chtulhu idea, though it should be insanely hard, like it was described in the Call of Cthulhu.
Hey man, love your game.. Still playing it to this day, but.. And please don't kill me.. But after beating the wall of flesh and the last 2 hard mode bosses.. There's just nothing left. I still play it to do things like expand my town, and drain the ocean into hell, but for my other friends it's not enough.
Thing is though, they all love Minecraft (I know, I know, Terraria isn't minecraft.), and I was just thinking it would go a long way if you could just add in some distractions like the kind that other game has.
Raising animals, cooking, farming, more decorations, different types of biomes (a real "Forest" type biome with evergreens and tall oaks/Swamp biome/Waterfalls and Rapids?), lower the spred of hallow/corruption in HM or a way to stop it completely, better wiring system... And pedestrians!
IT would do alot for not making Terraria feel so empty, with nothing but bloodthirsty monsters trying to kill you, and the occasional rabbit. (That you can't even catch and put in a rabbit patch :[ )
If all of that is too much work.. Then just some of the already lovely modded stuff molded into the main game would be great. Omnir's Mod Tools and Obsidian Mod come to mind. (Without all of the illegal Final Fantasy stuff, etc.)
Most exciting news I've heard all day though. Can't wait to see what you do!
Who's to say that? Have you even seen what Terraria builders can produce? It's pretty awesome, I've been on a server full of pixel art. All a creative mode would do is simply increase the amount of Terraria builds, and make them a lot better. Creative is for building, and Terraria is pretty capable of having good buildings (maybe not as good as Minecraft in some ways). Again, Terraria still has the building element, and all creative would do is make the building easier and better.
EDIT: Wow, I'm very sorry for turning this thread into a flame war.
Hey Redigit! I'm glad that you are considering a new update! I'm a moderator from the old Brazillian community. Since the developmente stopped, we had a lot of troubles in questions of members, and we needed to change our forums from terraria to something bigger: Indie Games! We still have all the content that we had in the past, and we are working for it never get lose! So, one of the members posted a cool suggestion that you may like. His nickname is PoneyMan:
When defeat all the 3 hardmode bosses, you could craft a portal to another world where would have new ores, npcs and bosses, and this world could have some physics changes, like the gravity push, that could be equal to the current in the Floating Islands!
So, we still play the game and we will love it untill you code something better! Haha.
I will keep posting the cool suggestions here, so keep your eye on it
Sincerely, the Brazillian Comunity.
Heres a list of the things I really would like:
corrupted/hollowed Ocean's & Jungles-It is a pain to try and keep these Biomes which withe the underworld I feel are some of the most unique Biomes in the game.
The hollowed Ocean could be based on bioluminescent creatures
while the corrupted version could be filled w/ legendary sea monsters perhaps give them both rare miniboss mob like the wyrvern from the sky
The hollowed Jungle could continue the magical forest theme but with a darker tone (such as the old fairies, spirit beasts, bioluminescent vines... basically lethal but beautiful). A corrupted Jungle should be dark and full of especially dangerous tainted mobs probably with a great deal of poison. (more cannibalistic plants aggressive monstrous beasts, vampire bats that heal upon dealing damage to you and a far nastier version of the hornet w/ long lasting poison)
(The new items found in these biomes could then potential be used to create stronger gear versions from some of the more interesting pre hardmode items that become useless come hard mode and don't build into anything!(ex Vilethorn, Starfury, Trident(actually a spear but could be used in the crafting recipe for a hardmode water based magic weapon ect.)
More invasions: in the game now there are goblins and Snow men we should have more of these invasions for instance, perhaps a demon invasion? (which might result in an upgraded version of the underworld?)
Vampires(obviously would have to be a night...)
Angels(gotta counter the demons man...)
I have a lot more ideas but I don't have the time right now... I really disliked the ability to loose the more specialized biomes of the game but at the same time I liked some of the hardmode enemies as well...
Overall the main flaw in enemies is that so many used the same attack patterns...
Actually most of these ideas were already compiled, I suppose great minds think alike.
I would like dyes in the game, which could allow you to customize your armor, and make colored wires for more advanced programming and wiring.
parallel worlds....and i love the expansion of farming and cooking idea
First off, welcome back! You've been missed! ^_^
Hmm... I think adding some interactive parts to the game would be an amazing feature. My honest tip would be to take a look at the plugins that are used along with the server program called 'TShock'. There are a lot of useful ones that are really fun to utilize in both custom maps and in a newly generated world.
My personal and sort of biased opinions of what Terraria lacks right now;
*A wiring system that can move blocks around
Right now the system is very stale and hard to do anything deep or intuitive without it becoming massive and therefor useless on a regular map.
*A way to make adventure maps easier to build.
Working with a very limited amount of "events" that can transpire it's very hard to set things up in an unexpected way. There always have to be a trigger that starts something and you have just a few ways to spawn a small number of mobs or a single type boss.
*Two layered mining
This is a simple one really, i think that having special ores spawn as a backwall and only becoming visible after you've cleared in front of it would greatly improve upon the whole game. All pathes of ore would become more intriguing and it would also greatly improve the worth of having a hammer around.
*Massive challenges
Since Terraria is a great game with players playing several hundreds of hours and some even thousands, me included, i think that having a really challenging tier of items that are extremely hard to obtain would make it way more fun. Especially if these were mainly PvP focused as a stronger armor would most likely just make the other parts less fun.
*A shield offhand
As a melee fighter, I've had great troubles seeing the utility in a group aside from the extra knockback. So my suggestion is to add tiers of shield that are possible to use along with shortswords or other 1-handed weapons. This would make a lot of things possible as it would make group fights way more fun and also create more class specific players.
*Spells that work only on other players
I've made a lot of PvP maps and one thing that i truly missed are support oriented weapons. Either buffing or healing wands that can be used on your teammates and possible even to debuff your enemies would simply be insane.
I have a massive amount of small changes in mind that i would love to see changed or updated, but that's not that interesting of a read. My biggest hope for terraria would be an addition of a Steam punk city biome. This would really gear towards old RPG games and make the game have such an awesome look to it. Having a wooden/steel themed city with bright pillar of water vapor coming out of it would simply make this game worth it for me.
(Side note; It would be awesome if you made more tiles mesh together like dirt does with a lot of other tiles)
Redigit, you don't know how excited I am to hear you might be coming back and working on the PC version. Terraria is the number one game on my list.
Connect the ends of the map together so when getting to one side of the map we don't have to turn around and go all the way back.
Balancing the game a little more
More wiring techniques
After all the shit about the game's discontinuation, I'm tempted to say "not a goddamned thing, stick to your guns."
But, my answer is "More." That is, more items, more NPCs, a more cohesive experience and some rebalancing. Nothing specific. Just "More."
Lol, Thank you for that.
Ah thought of some other stuff I didn't mention before but I'm gonna try and be quick.
Upgrade to the space tech gear(counting space gun, laser rifle, meteor armor and phaseblade/saber etc)(the phase saber is alright but the rest might need work to be viable again)
Upgrade to all other unique "dead end" weapons/accessories/armor (in simple everything should be hard mode viable or used as a material to reach that level)
Upgrades to unique enemies in the game that fade away as hardmode appears (all ocean/jungle mobs, antlions) maybe antlions could grow up into an adult form?
and once again I'd love for some different AI typed enemies/invasions... and hollowed/corrupted versions of the jungle
also let us plant trees in the corruption ...
Just going to throw a few ideas out there
Something like a biome that replaces a section of the Underworld when you defeat the Wall of Flesh, called the Remains and looked and felt like the remains of the Wall of Flesh. I mean, it is a giant wall of flesh and you expect it to disappear when you kill it?
Moar Pets!
Make it that trees have variance. Pine, Ashe, Willow, Hallowed, Corrupt. Stuff like that. Each would have a different type of wood that could be used for building or crafting. Say you wanted to make a corrupt weapon, you would need corrupt wood to make.
Towns would be cool. Finding a underground Dwarven City would be a nice experience. Running into a town full of angry goblins would not be.
Monster modifiers, like in obsidian's mod.
Augmentation stones you could find that could empower your weapons with cool effects.
A boss for each biome would make them feel more complete.
More ruins that you could find.
End idea spam.
Dang i really like this suggestion
Probably an in-game server browser and even bigger world options. Something like a colossal world, 4x the size of a large one. Aside from that, I can't really think of anything I'd like to see, mods have done pretty much everything!
Wow, didn't see this coming. Now that you ask, I can't think of anything... (just kidding).
Editable hover tags for user-placed chests/containers, so that us hoarders can find our stuff easier
A way to stop corruption/hallow from spreading in hardmode. Like a quest/scavenger hunt, obtain/craft certain items and place them in proximity like a shrine, achieving a harmonic balance that freezes all biome spread. You could still use purification/vile powder or holy water to effect localized changes.
More wiring stuff, as has already been mentioned. Be able to craft active versions of all blocks/bricks that make sense.
Either make the Goblin Army more interesting (drop more items) or have a way to end it (or make it end at hardmode).
As far as bug fixes, having the non-English versions of the game work more reliably would be good, and help extend the audience for the game. Anything the super-modders (Surfpup, Yoriaz0r, etc.) could/would tell you about things they've uncovered while building tConfig that could be incorporated back into Terraria to improve performance, reliability, extensibility, etc. would be great.
Thanks for asking for our input.
ARTILLERY and vehicles would also be cool.


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Just beginning to learn convex analysis and optimization, I have some inquiries to make with regard to the absolute value function $f(x)= |x|$. This function is clearly convex, but since we know that $|x|= \max\{x,-x\}$, does this make $\max$ a convex function? How about $\min$? My guess is that the minimum function is concave, but I might be wrong. I'd appreciate any helpful input on these questions I'm having.
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The optimisation result is that the pointwise supremum of affine functions is convex. On the contrary, the pointwise infimum of linear (or affine) functions is concave.
$\max\{x,-x\}$ is convex because it is the maximum of two linear functions of $x$, namely $x$ and $-x$.
You are right about the maximum, and you could find this fact in Wikipedia: properties of convex functions.
Also right about the minimum being concave. Remember that everything we say about convex functions translates into statements about concave functions simply by replacing $f$ with $-f$. This also switches $\max$ and $\min$ around.

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SealFit KOKORO Camp, sounds like a good idea right, 50 hours straight to test the body and soul? I thought the same thing about a year ago when Luke told me of his experiences at the 1 Week Academy, and his plans to return for the Camp. He said the target was the middle of 2011, and if I'm interested, to start prepping for the challenge.
I'd always wondered what was really down there in the center of my being when all the B.S. was stripped away. It's easy to say "I gave 100%" today, or "I can't go any faster/further", but I had a feeling I could go faster, and could definitely go much, much further. With these initial thoughts circling in my mind in late 2010, I began my road.
Preparation & Setback
My Crossfit "career" has been one of pretty extreme ups and downs, and the run-up to Kokoro would be the same. From the moment I decided to take the plunge, I looked at every WOD as a chance to build a stronger base for the camp. Things were going great, I was getting stronger, setting PR's, and making strides, then Week #4 of Friday Night Lights happened. I had been fighting strange cramping and burning in my calves for weeks, and I believed it just a symptom of trying to get more miles in after class, but apparently that wasn't the case. I was about 6-7 reps into the Overhead Squat portion of the WOD when I felt/heard a huge pop in my left calf. I was hoping it was just a strain or pull, but the look on Mark DiSalvo's face as he examined it at the first aid station told me all I needed to know. I had torn it, and torn it significantly, Kokoro would not be happening for me anytime soon. What happened after that was many months of a slow decline in my physical training as I rehabbed and tried to maintain my conditioning. Even worse I has a sharp fall-off in mental focus, drive and determination. Basically, I was depressed, upset, frustrated, and felt like I had lost my last good chance put it all on the line, and my broken down body had finally had the last laugh. It was during this time that Luke called me out of the blue and basically said "Get your ass in here, let's talk".
I remember bringing in coffee to meet with Luke, and not knowing what to expect. He had successfully completed the Kokoro camp in June, and I found the blog of his experiences to be inspiring, terrifying, and exciting all in one. I wasn't sure if I could even commit to a regular class schedule, much less anything above and beyond. As we talked, it had nothing to do with Crossfit, Sealfit, or WODs, we talked about why we do what we do, and how important it is to never quit, even in the face of injury or adversity. Basically, Luke spoke to me and hit the nail right on the head, and I'm paraphrasing here….. "I understand things aren't perfect, but they could be way worse, I know you can do this, break time is over, get your skinny ass back in training because you have a camp to complete, and something to prove to yourself." He was right, from that day, until the day I left, my focus was tight, my efforts were strong, and my mind was right. It wasn't the first time Luke had saved my ass, and it wasn't the last.
Ride Out & Arrival
Eventually, the day arrived when it was time to put up or shut up, and I met Luke at CFS for a 6:00AM departure. It was great to see our Sealfit class completing Murph in vests and armor just as I rolled up, and the good luck's and best wishes were very much appreciated. We had one stop to make on the way out of town, to pick up "Allred", who would also be attending camp, and had almost literally just stepped off the plane returning from Afghanistan. Needless to say, between the three of us in the car, if a WOD or some other sort of activity were to break out unannounced, my money would not be on myself, and honestly that was a little intimidating. However, as we continued to drive, chat, and generally relax, I let all that drift away, because it wouldn't do me any good, and would only fester in the back of my mind.
With Luke having gone through the camp already, Allred and I were very interested to hear his perspectives, tips, and tricks. Without ruining any of the fun surprises, Luke did a great job of describing the general pace and tone of the experience, as well as some crucial nuggets of information. The biggest takeaway I kept was "Run your own race". This was huge for me, because as anyone reading this knows, I'm rarely leading any sort of race, WOD, or exercise at CFS, and I'm often seen huffing and puffing along near or at the very back. This had worried me the entire time leading up, all of the "what if's" around me falling behind, or costing my team a race, or how my lack of speed or stamina will cause problems. Luke's very simple feedback "Run your own race" really put it in perspective. That's of course not to say take it easy, or don't put out effort, that would be less than a good idea with these instructors, but to understand your body and your effective pace. Eventually we arrived at Sealfit HQ in Encinitas, we had about 15 minutes to spare to check in, find a spot for our gear, meet the other 21 students including Luke's friend from Crossfit L.A., Kenny Kane, and get ready for action.
Warning Orders & Grinder
13:00hrs we're handed orders to eat, hydrate, organize into boat crews by height, memorize passages from the Seal Code and other documents, and muster out on the grinder at 14:00hrs. OK, pretty standard stuff, here we go!!!
We stand at attention on the grinder for probably 25-30 minutes, then all hell breaks loose. There are approximately 5-7 instructors prowling the grinder at any one time, and their sole mission is to sow chaos, confusion, and panic among the ranks. While going through a series of intense exercises there would be the water hose in your face and up your nose, or you would receive conflicting information on purpose, the drone of the voice of the instructor on the bullhorn was incessant, and every time a roaming instructor passed by there was always some sort of test of commitment, either verbal or physical, but usually both.
This evolution seemed to last for a couple hours, with the team slowly coming together, and I was feeling ok, as it closely mimicked our grinder evolutions at CFS, just with the intensity turned up to 11. It was during this time I think I did myself the biggest favor of the weekend by coincidence, but one that saved me a world of hurt later. There was one instructor who was a maestro with the hose, his skills for finding open eyes, mouths, noses, ears, etc were amazing, and I felt one of the things he enjoyed most was finding out who either didn't like, or was afraid of the hose treatment. We were in the middle of getting our asses kicked, and I saw and heard him coming, but it's hard to prepare for a pressure washing of your facial region. However, when it was my turn, I tried my damn best to not flinch, sputter, gasp, or worse, turn away from the stream. If a student did this, the instructors would pounce and begin to ramp up the pressure and volume of water to incredible levels, but if you remained calm, they would eventually get bored and leave. There's a video Luke took of my turn for the treatment, and while unpleasant, it wasn't unbearable, and honestly after that I was rarely ever "tested" like that again. I considered that my first small victory of the weekend.
Run & Beach
Next evolution was a run to the beach, and more fun and games once we get there. The run was what I was dreading and I immediately fell back. I had instructors yelling, students encouraging, and my inner voice starting to stress out. Then I relaxed, ran my own race, found my pace, put my head down, and kept pressing. We went up and down the hills, up and down the hills, up and down the hills, did I mention hills? After maybe 45 minutes, it was off to the beach.
I hadn't had a chance to run with boots in sand prior to camp, and if I had one thing to change about training, I would have found a way to do this instead of learning on the fly. We went approx a mile or so down the beach, in and out of the surf, to a stretch of sand we could fan out and exercise. What followed was several hours of sprints, races, buddy carries, getting wet, getting sandy, leapfrogs, lunges, partner drags, etc. Then it was time to meet our best buddy for the weekend, our sandbags. We all went into our packs and filled our bags with approx 50#-60# of sand. Not only did we complete exercises with them individually, they then went back into our packs, and remained there for the entirety of the course. At this point, the class was strong, we were coming together, the sun was down, and things were good.
Body Armor
We got back to HQ and were informed we would be completing Body Armor a.k.a. "Murph", with our packs on. For me, this was the second lowest point of the weekend as I struggled so bad I wasn't sure I was going to make it. The mile run was ok, but when I got to the bar to begin pull-ups, I realized that between the extra weight, fatigue, and grip issues, I was having problems even getting one at a time. We were completing rounds of 5 pull-ups, 10 pushups, and 15 squats at a time, then calling them out to coaches for completion. I was just starting round 6 of 20 as some of the others were finishing, then it all went downhill. Both of my hands had already torn, and my triceps were cramping on the pushups, but then during a pull-up, the strap on my backpack broke, and two rounds later, I broke the strap on another one. They gave me a third and heavy duty one, but I didn't properly check to see they had secured my sandbag correctly, and as I was stepping down from a pull-up, I bent over and about 5lb of sand comes pouring out the top of my bag all over the gym floor.
The best quote came two days later as I as discussing it with Allred, he said "Dude, I was right next to you and saw that shit, and just walked away because I didn't want to be anywhere near that". That may sound harsh, but in recollection it was hilarious in the absurdity of it all, and he was right, I haven't heard so many f-bombs from the instructors as I did in the 30 seconds after I pulled off my instant beach maneuver in the gym. I was told to keep going, I did, and was at round 14 as everyone else was complete, and couldn't even get one pull-up.
All of a sudden, I'm surrounded by 5-10 teammates, and they're literally lifting me in the pull-ups, dragging me up by my pack for the pushups, and pulling me through the squats. It was embarrassing, but also amazing to feel the team rallying around me. We made it through the final rounds, slogged through the last mile run, and made it back to HQ completely destroyed. I didn't want to quit, but I was almost morbidly curious how I was going to continue after this. We did lose one student during this evolution, he claimed a shoulder injury prevented him from going any further.
First Night
Things get a little fuzzy here, but I know we completed the following activities, just not sure on the order or time. First was dinner, which was a carb bomb of breadsticks, pasta, spaghetti, pizza, etc. It was great to eat and rest for a bit, but the food sat heavy in your gut for quite a while. We had a chance to introduce ourselves during dinner, and the skill, character, and diversity of the guys was amazing. As I looked around, there were a few other corporate warriors like myself, but the majority of the guys were hard core military, athletes, or adventurers.
Next was the sandbag round robin with us all in a circle completing basic exercises then progressing to a game of follow the leader where we had to do the exercise of the man before us and add one more. This is where the first mental cracks started showing as guys zoned out or forgot what they were doing. The instructor had a great time laughing at us as we repeatedly messed up the sequence, or made it more difficult by executing complicated movements.
By this point I had recovered a little from earlier and was feeling good again as we split into our boat crews. Being tall, I was on the team with the majority of the big boys, a blessing I'll forever be grateful for. As the other crews ran off to their specific tasks we began the dreaded Log PT at HQ. We learned the basics, and came together fast, it was a good time, and we were all positive. Next stop was to take our log to the beach for a fire pit meeting. That's not to say we'd be near the fire, in fact we were in and out of the surf as we dug a hole to sit in and look at the warm fire. The fun part was to sit and crack jokes with one of the coaches who bore an uncanny resemblance to Rick from the TV show Pawn Stars. Next was another mile or so log portage down the beach to drop and mark with chem lights for the next team.
The next hour or two were the absolute best of the weekend. It was probably 2 or 3 am, we were running in the quiet on the beach, the stars were out, and the weather was beautiful. Next stop was two instructors with random items covered by a towel. We were given 10 seconds to look at everything then were asked a series of questions, with the wrong answer getting a very quick response of "Wrong, get wet". This was another exercise our team really excelled in, and our teamwork was encouraging, empowering, and contagious. It was sometime during this night evolution we lost another of our students. He was a collegiate football player that wanted to be an Air Force PJ rescue jumper, but decided the life wasn't for him. The coaches tried to talk him out of it, but he walked away happy and feeling he made the right choice.
Next stop was another stretch down the beach, and who is waiting for us, but the one and only Coach Luke Kayyem. After a quick run up a hill, we're to complete 3 rounds of Cindy, and we flew through both. We then had to scale the outside railing of a nearby lifeguard station 3 times each, and if we could all do it, we'd skip more rounds of Cindy. As we all got through it we looked around and noticed one of our team "JJ", struggling. JJ had attended the entire 3 week Academy leading up to Kokoro, and was down almost 30 pounds, but was still a big man at still over 230lbs. It didn't matter to us, we created a human chain below and above and got JJ to the top three times, and once again felt the love and sense of accomplishment. By this time, the sun was threatening to come up, we were told to get back to HQ for breakfast.
We got back to HQ and were promptly informed breakfast was back at the beach. By this point news like this was no big deal, so off we went to find the other teams and instructors for a nice break and food right?….right?….yeah not so much. About 3 minutes after our team showed up something happened and we were all informed we were taking too long and to get wet. I shoved ¾ of a cream cheese bagel in my mouth and jumped in with everyone else. The next hour or so was a repeat of the previous beach evolution, but this time we had our first extended ocean stay. We locked arms and legs, faced the beach, and sat down and laid back. We stayed like this for probably 20-25 minutes, and if you let it, either the cold, or the waves crashing over your face, could be anything from demoralizing to panic inducing. Everyone did an awesome just of just dealing with it, and I took the opportunity between waves and breaths to finish the rest of the bagel I had shoved in my mouth half an hour before. Another Allred quote later was "We were doing buddy carries and I kept picking you up and you had chipmunk cheeks and I wanted to tell you to just swallow the damn thing". I guess I forgot I had all that food in my mouth until we got back in the water.
Muscle Beach
Back to HQ, and orders for our next evolution, which was to last the next several hours. Since I was the genius that spilled sand all over the gym, I was tasked with taking every piece of equipment out of the gym up to Lookout Point about ½ mile away and up a steep-ass hill. Once up there, we were to set up a bench station, a squat station, and inventory every piece of equipment, bar, weight, clip, kettle bell, rack, etc, etc. Additionally, the entire gym needed to be cleaned, swept, and spin n span before anything is moved back in.
As much as this evolution sucked in some ways, it was another chance for the team to work together as one, and the absurdity of Luke and the other instructors working out and messing around at the top of the Lookout was funny enough to keep everyone light hearted. As we came close to completing the cleaning cycle down below, we missed the time cutoff by 5 minutes, but had a chance to make it up on the reassembly phase.
If we could get everything back in and beat the time it took to get everything out by 5 minutes, we would avoid punishment. It was amazing to see everyone work their ass off for the next hour and fourteen minutes and beat our cutoff by one minute. Some of the loads people took were superhuman, and the feeling of togetherness was amazing, at the end we got to stand at the top of the lookout for 5 minutes and just enjoy the view. Another "high point" indeed!!
Death March
Here's where my world fell apart, and with the help of some amazing friends, it came back together. We had taken an hour van ride to Palomar Mountain, for what was to be a 13 mile climb, recon the target, and then descend to the vans for exfiltration some 8-10 hours later. About 2 hours in, I hit the wall so hard I didn't push through, I bounced off and got stomped on or good measure. One minute I'm trudging along doing relatively well, then I remember weaving around in the road and my teammates yelling at me to watch out for the ditch, or the cliff, or the bush, and to walk straight. Next thing I know, I'm flat on my back looking up at a light and getting asked questions who I am, where we are, and what I'm doing. Apparently the answers weren't good enough, the van was called, and it looked like my camp was over. As I sat in the back of the van not really comprehending what was going on and staring blankly at the almonds and water they gave me, Luke heard about what happened and was not about to let this be the end of the story.
Luke spoke to the coaches and convinced them if I could continue by the time my team caught up at the next water station, they'd let me roll back into class. He then texted my wife to ask her to send over encouraging words to help me get back on track. Between the brief time to hydrate, eat a bit of food, rest and recover physically, and the encouragement from Luke, the other instructors, and my wife, I felt ready to get back in the fight. I'll never forget standing in front of the van, looking at those messages, and talking with the coaches about my innermost feelings with tears flowing down my face from exhaustion and frustration, and feeling that I'd finally reached the core, the center of who I am. I found out I definitely had physical challenges and issues, but my mind never gave up, and I was told later that while on the ground I was trying to roll over and keep going. I realized out that nothing is more important than my family and friends, and there are very few people who know you, and care about you in such a way they'll risk everything to see you succeed, and those are the people you need to cherish and honor. From that moment on, I would cherish and honor them by completing the course, no matter the physical cost, and setting an example for any others in a similar situation.
Once back on the road, things were not easy, I was still in bad shape physically, and my team put together a super human effort to get me up and down that mountain. "Pierre", our eventual class Honor Man, walked behind me the rest of the way, literally pushing me. "Norway" carried my weapon the rest of the night to allow me to focus on my pack and walking. "Pierson" our team leader was always making sure all was well. "JJ" spent time carrying multiple packs as others tired or rotated duties. "Moore" was scouting ahead and behind to make sure we were on the right track and were not walking into ambushes or dead ends. And yes, all of us saw all sorts of fun/scary/bizarre hallucinations, which only added to the surreal quality of the experience. Eventually the 03:30 pickup time passed, and we were pulled off the mountain some miles form the bottom, but it was ok, nobody had completed the entire hike, even though team #2 got the furthest of any team ever. The ride back was another adventure, as we accumulated 100 team burpees every time someone fell asleep. Between both vans, I think we had 1000 when we rolled back into HQ.
The Hide
After cleaning the vans and a few logistics it was back at it with burpees and our next mission. We broke into two teams, basically the healthy, and the rest, then ran back to the beach. From there we split up with the healthy group heading off into enemy territory to infiltrate, and the rest of us to build a huge "hide" to support them. This was a large pit in the sand, with camouflage including logs, branches, weeds, and tons and tons of seaweed. From there we all got in and completely covered ourselves and waited for our healthy team to return. Sounds easy, but it was so uncomfortable, the hour or more we spent in there seems like five, and sleeping was "discouraged" as we like to say. I had about 20 minutes where there was so much seaweed and crap by my face I felt I wasn't getting enough clean air and had a suffocating feeling I had to fight off. I also head one man snoring, and several beach goers walk right past us chatting and even stop for a while, so apparently our hide was at least effective. I can only imagine if we all jumped up at once the scare we would have given those ladies. Knowing the sense of humor of our instructors, I'm surprised they didn't order us to do it. Our infiltration team returned, and we all headed back to HQ.
Once we got back it was more burpees and grinder, then we ran up the street to breakfast. It was at an actual restaurant, and the only instruction was "Order whatever you want, but you have to clear your plate". As usual, it was a trap, anyone ordering the pancakes discovered they were literally 12"-14" and close to a pound each. The rest of us stocked up on everything we could shove into our mouths. It was near noon on Sunday, and we knew the end was near, but also knew it wouldn't be that easy. We decided to take food since we had the opportunity, and shoved our faces full. This might have been a mistake for some…..
Home Stretch
After burpee long jumping our way back to HQ, we went into a Yoga class with Commander Divine. After approx 30 minutes of Yoga and breathing exercises, we're instructed to lay back and close our eyes. Even though we all knew it was another trap, it didn't matter, I was excited for the 5 min of sleep and took it, knowing I was going to wake up to hell. Not long after, hell it was……
Sirens, yelling, hoses, ice water baths, diving masks filled with water, etc, etc, they saved all the stops for the next 2 hours. It was the most brutal grinder session I've ever been a part of, seen, or heard of outside of the military, and we got worked. The pace and intensity was amazing, but even after 50 hours, the team was still working together, and nobody was panicking or losing their cool. In fact, I think this might have been the best evolution of the weekend, because we all knew by this point we could handle anything, and whatever it was, we'd get through it together.
It's Not Over Till It's Over
As the grinder progressed our internal clocks were telling us we were close. We saw more and more staff coming out to gather round, and all signs pointed to completion soon, that's when they hit us in the gut on more time. As we were completing another round of Log PT, Commander Divine told us it wasn't good enough and we'd be going down to the beach to practice till we got it right. This meant another 2-3 hours minimum. We took about 1 second to absorb the hit, adjust to our new reality, and yell "Hooyah!!"
As we all got about 100 yards from HQ, Commander Divine turned around and had us stop. We recited parts of the Seal Code, we were told to dig deep for the upcoming evolution, then out of the blue he says "Kokoro 20, class secured". This time it took us a couple seconds to understand it was over, and we were done. We set the logs down and as they say in one of my favorite movies "There was much rejoicing".
We took the logs back to HQ, I was lucky enough to be right behind Commander Divine as he jumped in personally on our log to help us back, and then it really hit me. I had made it, but more importantly "we" had made it. Of the original 23, we graduated 21, and both of the quitters were gone in the first 8 hours. The sense of community forged in just two days was incredible, and I feel like I've known these guys forever.
On a personal note, I accomplished my goals heading in to complete the course, and learn something about myself. One of the sayings was something like "When a man is beaten, tormented, and defeated, he is ready to learn something". Looking back this is the truest statement I think I've heard in my life. It was at my absolute lowest on that mountain I was forced to evaluate my entire self and my life and make a decision as to my immediate and long term future. Would I accept the situation and the challenges as impossible, or would I forget all the bull shit, and make my own destiny? Or, as Luke and the instructors say "There are two types of pain in the world, the temporary pain of discipline, and the permanent pain of regret."
I choose discipline, effort, and honor, and from this moment forward, regret can kiss my ass!!!
Thank You's
I couldn't complete this story without thanking the tons of people that helped me get to and though this experience, starting of course with the man in the middle of it all….
(Local Team)
Luke Kayyem – Thank you for everything, from showing me the Crossfit way two years ago, to encouraging me daily to be better as an athlete, husband, and human being. This journey would have been impossible without you, and the bond we've developed will last forever. You're my coach, you're my friend, and you're my brother.
Jill Robinson – I could not have completed this experience without the support and love of my wife. Her willingness to stand beside me as I search for that greater meaning is amazing, and her unconditional love truly was the light that got me through the night.
CFS Coaches & Staff – Naj, Tiff, Skip, Jen, Hallie, Ashley, Jeff, Don, Mel, Erin …..everyone!! The community you've developed, and the instruction you give is second to none, and formed the backbone of my skill set. Thank you for making CFS such a special place, inside and outside of the box.
CFS Students – I can't tell you how many times I was told good luck, or asked how many months/days till I left. I felt the support of everyone as I was preparing, and could feel it once I was there, not only was I representing myself, but our entire community. Special shout outs to the Friday Sealfit boys, I can't wait to see who's next, and all my friends in the Monday 6:00am class.
Tiffany Divelbiss – Diet, Food as Fuel, & 80/20……I can't tell you how many times I heard these over the past two years. It wasn't until I got serious and sat down with Coach Tiff did my training take off to the next level. The tools, guidance, and patience she showed made the lifetime of bad habits easier to break, and provided the fuel for my engine to continue 50 hours straight.
Mark DiSalvo & Arizona Occupational Physical Therapy – Mark and his staff have been miracle workers getting my body back together and in a position to try this. We had many ups and downs, mainly due to my dumb ass overtraining, but when the chips were down, everything worked exactly as it should have, and I came out injury free.
Don Wong – Two days before I left I visited Don for some last minute mental training, I can't say enough how just a few key things made all the difference. Locking down my mantra for the weekend, learning to focus and rejuvenate during down times, and focusing on the positive side all contributed to success.
(Encinitas Team)
Sealfit Coaches & Staff – I can't ever begin to thank them enough, beginning with their past and current service to our country, all the way through the mental and physical hell that is Kokoro. The environment they create is one that I'm not sure can be simulated outside of the military, and the discovery and lessons learned coming out of their experiences are second to none. They're the scariest bunch of friendly guys you'd never want to disappoint. J
Kokoro Class 20 Students – I don't know what to say here, I think the bonds we forged will last forever, and the experiences we shared will always be remembered. There were several occasions I required the pure physical help form the team, but I really drew strength from our collective will, and our determination to finish. I have a million moments and stories, each one is awesome in its own way, and I'm lucky to walk away with them.


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There's a greater awareness that a move into energy-efficient buildings can neatly combine several interests of a business – the financial, the human, and the community.
As of winter 2011, Clayton Utz will have a new home in Sydney in 1 Bligh St. As it is designed to achieve a 5 Star NABERS Energy rating and has been awarded a 6 Star Green Star Office Design v2 Certified rating, the first such high-rise in Sydney, we think this is a move which will do exactly that.
The green features of 1 Bligh Street
Our new home in 1 Bligh Street is built from sustainable construction materials:
Minimising the energy consumption through a double glass façade
For the first time on a high-rise building in Australia, 1 Bligh Street will have a double glass façade – a skin that not only lets in soft natural light, but also minimises the building's energy consumption.
It does this by stopping direct sunlight from hitting the internal glass. Between the inner and outer windows, computer-controlled sun shades track the sun and automatically adjust themselves. Air is also drawn in through natural convection from lower vents, which further cools down the façade.
A better way to generate electricity
1 Bligh St uses an innovative tri-generation system. Gas and solar energy will generate cooling, heating and electricity, which could reduce our dependence on the electricity grid by up to 25%.
On top of the building, 500 square metres of roof-mounted solar panels will capture solar energy to directly power an absorption chiller to drive the cooling systems, an advanced hybrid of VAV and chilled beam air conditioning technology.
… and to save water
The blackwater recycling technology uses waste water mined from nearby sewer mains and the base building itself, and treats it to a standard allowing it be used in toilets, cooling towers, and plant irrigation.
This means that around 90% of the water demand will come from recycled water, saving one Olympic size swimming pool of water every two weeks.
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DAE Tools is a cross-platform equation-based and object-oriented process modelling and optimization software. It is not a modelling language nor a collection of numerical libraries but rather a higher level structure – an architectural design of interdependent software components providing an API for:
DAE Tools runs on all major operating systems (Windows, GNU Linux and Mac OS X) and architectures (x86, x86_64, arm).
It is free to use, since it is free software and released under the GNU General Public Licence.
DAE Tools is initially developed to model and simulate processes in chemical process industry (mass, heat and momentum transfers, chemical reactions, separation processes, thermodynamics). However, DAE Tools can be used to develop high-accuracy models of (in general) many different kind of processes/phenomena, simulate/optimize them, visualize and analyse the results.
The following approaches/paradigms are adopted in DAE Tools:
Class of problems that can be solved by DAE Tools:
Type of activities that can be performed on models developed in DAE Tools:
More information about DAE Tools can be found in the Introduction section of the Documentation and the following publications:
The current release is 1.4.0.
Installation files can be found in the SourceForge website download section, and the source code in the SourceForge subversion repository.
More information on system requirements, downloading and installing DAE Tools can be found in Getting DAE Tools.
The new 1.4.0 version is released on 28 December 2014. It contains a large number of important features and bug fixes.
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Leah Messer-Calvert is sharing new information about the problems she faces because of high medical bills for her daughter Ali. In Touch Weekly reports on Thursday that the "Teen Mom 2" star has insurance, but it is not enough to pay for all of the bills. Ali has muscular dystrophy and deals with extreme pain, but her mother claims she is staying positive.
Leah's daughter Ali, who is also known as Aliannah, has a specific and rare type of medical condition. The reality star has discovered that Ali has titin muscular dystrophy, and the disease has affected her daughter's health drastically. The condition is linked to lung, heart and mobility issues among other problems. However, Leah has shared that Ali's mind is not affected by the disease.
Ali's medical bills are a problem despite insurance, and Leah has to rely on her family for help. She states just one of her bills was $20,000, and the financial hardship has been increasing. Unfortunately, Ali will continue to require frequent doctor visits, multiple prescriptions and other types of medical intervention because there is no cure for titin muscular dystrophy.
Doctors have predicted that Ali will need to use a wheelchair as she gets older, and her condition will get worse. Leah has two other daughters, Aleeah and Adalynn, who are not showing any signs of the disease. The "Teen Mom 2" star claims she is staying positive and believes her daughter can still enjoy her childhood.
Leah's husband Jeremy has allegedly been working extra hours to help pay for the medical costs. However, Leah does not appear to work outside of the home and explains she is taking care of her three daughters. Since Ali's condition can become progressively worse without warning, she may need to spend more time taking care of her.
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TC TO JANE WELSH CARLYLE ; 2 September 1855; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18550902-TC-JWC-01; CL 30: 53-54
Addiscombe, Sunday Midnight [2 Sept. 1855].
My poor little Jeannie is away! You may fancy (or rather perhaps in your spleen you will not fancy) what a dreary wae sight it was to me this morning when I sallied out, stupid and sad, and found your door open; the one cup down stairs, teapot washed out: "Mrs Carlyle gone at 8, Sir; don't know whither; had not slept at all"; alas, alas!—I know not even whether you had got any breakfast: it did not strike me then to question my Hyaena1 farther on that subject; and it now rather strikes me you probably had none. Poor little soul; tough as wire, but rather heavy-laden! Well I hope you are now asleep in your own safe big-curtained old bed; in all ways you can now stretch yourself out!
I have had the loneliest day I can recollect in all my life, or almost the very loneliest. I declined riding (my horse had need of rest at any rate; the wind was howling and the dust flying; and on all my nerves lay dull embargo, only to be lifted by hard labour): I set out soon after 1; walked over heaths, thro' thick woods, in solitary places, with the huge sough of the wind, and a grey troublous sky, for company, about 3½ hours;—did not weary, did not much improve; sat smoking once with a bush at my back on a hill side (name indiscoverable) by the edge of a wood; got home 5 minutes before five; and the punctual Dragon2 was there with the dinner you had ordered. Very good soup indeed (potatoes still cold), and remains of pudding punctually heated: dinner slightly useful, tho' I had still no hunger. After dinner I read for an hour, smoked; then sat down by the fire, and waiting to ring for candles, fell into nightmare sleep—till almost nine! However I reckon I shall not founder this night either, but do better than last.— I mean to carry this Letter down to Croydon before breakfast (if I luck tomorrow morning. It will be a word to you some time in the day. You may burn Lady A.'s Letter (the Evans Enclosure3 I have standing here), John was to sail last night. The other Crabbe Letter,4 if you care for it, is on my Desk upstairs. God bless you ever.— T[C]
I look for you on Tuesday early. Nevertheless if you would rather not, I have no doubt of getting some feasible enough dinner &c &c; for indeed that poor woman seems to understand her work well enough;—and the Dragon herself is all civility and sugary smiles, if that were of much advantage. For the rest, the dreariness of solitude, that, tho' disagreeable to bear, is understood to be of the nature of medicine to the mind at this juncture. No way of clearing muddy water but by letting it settle.— — However, I calculate you will come, and take the reins in hand again for another stage. My poor little Protectress! Goodnight now finally.


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Knowledge and talent bring Baroque era alive
With their reputation for breathing life back into Baroque masterpieces, Latitude 37 presented a programme featuring German music written in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Indeed, it is to their considerable credit that Latitude 37 have so thoroughly researched their material, so the composers represented included a mixture of the little-known, such as Gottfreid Finger, to Baroque masters such as Buxtehude and JS Bach.
However, such a narrow timeframe means that there is only limited variety within the programme, and the listener is dependent on the differing emotional requirements within each work, rather than the range featured in a selection of music across the different artistic periods.
This aside, however, it cannot be denied that the musicianship among the group was the very finest as Julia Fredersdorff (violin), Laura Vaughan (viola da gamba and lirone) and Donald Nicolson (harpsichord) all proved to be completely at home with both their instruments and their music.
The ensemble were obviously taking as much enjoyment from playing together as they were from their complete conversancy with their music, thus ensuring a performance that created a gloriously, highly distinctive sound that must have come close to a genuine Baroque sound.
Such an opportunity to experience such a masterful display of a love of Baroque music is indeed a rare treat, and it is to the complete credit of Chamber Music New Zealand that Latitude 37 were included in this year's programme, giving us all the opportunity to revel in the music of the Baroque in all its glory.
REVIEW: Latitude 37
Chamber Music New Zealand Concert Season 2011.
The Regent on Broadway, Palmerston North,
September 2, 2011
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You're Invited to
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CSE 440 Student Presentations Thursday, March 21st 10:30 AM –
Each year, students
in UW CSE's introductory Human-Computer Interaction course (CSE
440) organize into teams and spend a quarter
iteratively designing, prototyping, and evaluating a user interface.
Come join us
on Thursday, March 21st, from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM to see
what the nine student teams created this quarter (feel free to come at 11:45 AM
for the poster session). Lunch is on us. It is a great chance to meet top
graduating students in computer science, design, informatics, HCDE,
architecture, & digital arts who have an interest in user interfaces. This
select group of students includes the designers, programmers, and evaluation
specialists of the future.
The students had an especially challenging
design charge this quarter. They were asked to create a mobile computing application that addressed one of the following design
briefs: change (transform your or
your family's behavior), crowd sourced mobile AI (e.g., use Mechanical
Turk to give perfect vision, speech reco, etc.), creativity (help people
be more creative in their everyday lives). The resulting projects have
interesting mobile interfaces and usage models.
The HCI Project Fair
will take place on the UW campus, Mary Gates
Hall room 241.
Details on the project fair activities, this quarter's projects, and how to get
there follow.
We will start the
morning by my giving a 20 minute overview of what was taught in the HCI
course this quarter and how the student projects were structured. Next,
the top three teams (as voted by the students) will give 15 minute
presentations showing you the design and evolution of their interfaces.
Following the end of
the formal presentations at 11:45, we will have food, drinks, and a demo/poster
session to give you a chance to meet the students and see their projects up
This is your
opportunity to find out more about the current state of the art of
human-computer interaction education, to learn its role in a university
curriculum, and to see some novel ideas presented by some of the top graduating
seniors in the country.
The nine innovative
group projects look at applications and services on mobile platforms.
The easy new way to discover,
share, and explore the wide world
of music.
With the superpower to find the availability of friends
instantaneously, EventHero will save you from the time consuming process that
is identifying shared free time among friends.
Your recipes. Your shopping list. Your life.
An application designed to bring people together for
fun, easy, creative cooking.
Recreativity is a mobile game designed to inspire
creativity in the midst of your busy life.
Making it easy to share, organize, and realize your
An image search engine that runs on user submitted
Control your time in and out of the office. balancer
allows you to set personal goals and helps you achieve them.
Horizon aids in increasing productivity by having people
set goals for themselves and by providing incentives for completing a task.
RSVP & Directions:
The HCI Project Fair
will take place on the UW campus, Mary Gates
hall room 241.
If driving to campus
from I-5, take the NE 45th Street exit (#169) and head east on NE 45th Street.
Continue east about one quarter mile to 15th Avenue NE and turn right. Head
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the Central Plaza Garage. Stop at the gatehouse inside the garage for
directions and a parking permit. You will be changed $15 for parking, but you
will receive a parking voucher at the project fair that will enable you to get
a full refund when you exit the garage. Mary Gates Hall is approximately 25
yards southeast of the Central Plaza Garage (just off the Red Square).
A printable campus map (pdf
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Nomura's UK Headquarters is London's First Carbon Neutral Building
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- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsNomura Group, a Japanese financial services company, is now the proud owner of London's first carbon neutral building. Located on the north bank of the Thames at One Angel Lane, Nomura's UK headquarters is an incredibly energy-efficient building topped with green roofs and photovoltaic panels. London-based Fletcher Priest Architects designed the office building while carefully considering energy use, materials, waste, biodiversity, water use, the community, and resource conservation during both demolition and construction.1
- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsNomura's office is built on the site of a former project that makes use of 30% of the existing infrastructure as a way to reduce impact, resources and costs.2
- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsThe project also increased public space along the river by 30% and includes a new accessible bridge link over Upper Thames Street; an enhanced Riverside Walk; and the largest riverside square in the City of London.3
- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsThe office itself is a five-story timber building reminiscent of historic wharf structures that features an responsive timber louvered shading structure on the inside to help keep the interior cool.4
- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsThe 800,140 sq ft building features multiple green roofs - one on the main roof with sedum and covered with photovoltaic panels, while the other two are landscaped grassed terraces.5
- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsBesides solar passive design and a high performance facade, One Angel Lane uses half the energy consumption of an equivalent benchmark building, and supplies the rest themselves.6
- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsThe company has implemented a number of sustainability strategies including waste recycling systems, cycle to work schemes, carbon working groups, and environmental representatives.7
- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsA group of volunteers has planted a kitchen garden, which harvests vegetables, fruits, and herbs to be used in the dining area.8
- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsIn addition, the firm has partnered with The Golden Bee Company to host two bee hives on the roof.9
- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsFletcher Priest Architects and Nomura have won a number of awards for their project since its completion in 2009 including the LDSA (London District Surveyors Association) Building Excellence Award 2010 for the Best Sustainability Project and the Local Authority Building Control National Building Excellence Awards - Best Sustainable Project.10
- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsSite plan.11
- Nomura Headquarters-Fletcher Priest ArchitectsRendering of One Angel Lane12
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When folded, the system would have a small form factor and behave has a cell phone. As it unpacks, it could take on various roles based on how the screens are positioned. Mentioned user interface styles include panorama, desktop, application, Web browser, alarm clock, media player, and others.
There's no word on whether Qualcomm's collapsible mobile device will ever see the light of day, much less specifics on hardware or pricing. If you're looking to kill some time, head over to the USPTO site to read the complete patent entry.


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In the following paragraph, what device does Fitzgerald use to create a musical effect in The Great Gatsby? Cite at least three examples. About half way between West Egg and New York the motor...
In the following paragraph, what device does Fitzgerald use to create a musical effect in The Great Gatsby? Cite at least three examples.
About half way between West Egg and New York the motor road hastily joins the railroad and runs beside it for a quarter of a mile, so as to shrink away from a certain desolate area of land. This is a valley of ashes — a fantastic farm where ashes grow like wheat into ridges and hills and grotesque gardens; where ashes take the forms of houses and chimneys and rising smoke and, finally, with a transcendent effort, of men who move dimly and already crumbling through the powdery air. Occasionally a line of gray cars crawls along an invisible track, gives out a ghastly creak, and comes to rest, and immediately the ash-gray men swarm up with leaden spades and stir up an impenetrable cloud, which screens their obscure operations from your sight. But above the gray land and the spasms of bleak dust which drift endlessly over it, you perceive, after a moment, the eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg. The eyes of Doctor T. J. Eckleburg are blue and gigantic — their irises are one yard high. They look out of no face, but, instead, from a pair of enormous yellow spectacles which pass over a nonexistent nose. Evidently some wild wag of an oculist set them there to fatten his practice in the borough of Queens, and then sank down himself into eternal blindness, or forgot them and moved away. But his eyes, dimmed a little by many paintless days, under sun and rain, brood on over the solemn dumping ground.
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In the paragraph posted above, Fitzgerald uses literary devices to develop a musical effect in his writing. First, alliteration is used to create rhythm. Phrases such as "fantastic farm" and "grotesque gardens" use the repetition of initial sounds to capitalize on the tone that these phonetic sounds produce. Next, sibilance is used throughout the paragraph to create movement in the lines. Phrases such as "paintless days" use the repetition of the "s" sound to create this movement. Finally, Fitzgerald uses punctuation (namely commas) to create rhythm in the passage though the development of successive phrases and clauses. So Fitzgerald uses not one but several literary devices to create music in his writing.
There are lyrical qualities to the passage that could reflect a type of music being developed and emerging. The last line strikes a note of dissonance, a type of bell or knell being rung with "paintless days, under sun and rain" and the idea of "brood" and "solemn" helps to bring out a minor key in tone. The manner in which the "eyes" are described could also be of musical quality, especially in its repetition in phrases such as "eyes of..." and then, "The eyes of..." It seems like the lyrics of a song in the repeating of the same words, to bring emphasis and meaning out. Finally, I would say that the entire feel of the passage is reminiscent of a the opening to Elton John's song, "Funeral for a Friend/ Love Lies Bleeding." The swelling of organ chords to open as well as the complexity of synthesizing sounds creating an entire feel of instrumental despair is brought out in my mind within this passage.
What a fascinating question. I must be honest, there is no one literary device that jumps out at me and screams "music." There is, however, a certain rythm and cadence in this selection which inspire an image of musicality. If I had to put a name to it, I'd say it was personification because of the movement of objects in the piece.
First we have a road, veering toward the train tracks and shrinking away from the gray and ashy terrain. Then we see the only growing things, ashes "grow[ing] like wheat into ridges and hills," and ashes rising like chimneys, and "men who move dimly and already crumbling through the powdery air," suggesting a movement much like the sweeping ups and downs and fading away of a musical composition.
Occasionally. it says we see a slow line of cars which "crawl" and "creak," adding to the song of the ash heaps. There is a flurry of ashes caused by the digging of spades, a great cloud of dust, this amazing (and amusing) billboard rising transcendent from the dust. Then there is a sinking and a dimming and a brooding, all very evocative of an orchestral piece winding down to its coda.
Not sure if this is what you (or your teacher) is looking for, but the elements and the dust do create a veritable symphony of the ash heaps.
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For the last 6 months or so, kiddori has been enjoying its home in the Apple App Store to be downloaded by many iPhone and iPod Touch users. However, we felt it needed more than one home and offered to users of other platforms. Therefore, we have worked hard on developing kiddori for Windows Phone the last couple of weeks.
I'm happy to say that kiddori was submitted to the Windows Phone Marketplace yesterday. Just like the App Store, the Marketplace reviews all the apps that are submitted. Hopefully, kiddori should receive Windows Phone certification within a week.
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City leaders in Lafayette on Monday approved a 10-year tax abatement for GE Aviation tied to an expansion plan that will create 30 additional jobs at the facility. Read More
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Sunday Surprise
By Will Thomas
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
It was a cool spring night in the city. Caiaphas went to bed early. It had been a long day and an even longer week. The business day for the Jewish high priest had started long before day break that Friday. He had agreed reluctantly to hear the case of the Galilean. It had all taken place under the cover of darkness to prevent His followers from inciting a riot.The trial went just as planned. Witnesses provided ample evidence against the Troublemaker. The council voted, and the verdict was announced. The Roman authorities gave their approval. By 9 a.m. the next day, the soldiers had taken Jesus to Golgotha. At 3 p.m., it was finished.Sleep would come easy to Caiaphas that night. He was tired, but he was also relieved. Jesus has caused trouble for months. His teachings had upset the rabbis. Rumors of miracles had put the masses in a stir. Caiaphas never would forget the hysteria when the Galilean had paraded into town to shouts of the crowd just a week before. The incident at the temple mount was the last straw. The normally meek and mild Teacher went on a rampage through the outer courts, turning over tables and chasing out the merchants.One troubling report followed another all week long. The Roman governor had warned him to get the problem under control, or he would find a high priest who could. Caiaphas didn't need to be warned twice.Late in the week, the security police made the arrangements. An inside source provided the needed information. Jesus was now history!Before going to his chambers, Caiaphas finished one last piece of business. He signed the request for a cohort of Roman soldiers to guard the tomb through the night. The last thing they needed was for the Galilean's followers to make trouble. Caiaphas and all the other Jewish authorities went to bed on Friday, content to be solved the Jesus problem. They thought it was over. They didn't expect the Sunday surprise.But God raised Him from the dead! (Acts 2:24)
Jesus' friends also thought it was over. Unlike Caiaphas, few of them slept that Friday night. Never mind they hardly slept the night before. They were too heartbroken and scared to sleep—heartbroken that their Friend, Hero and Teacher had been killed, and scared they would be next. Most had scattered on Friday morning. A few had stayed with Him to the bitter end. They had stood near the cross and watched Him take His last breath. "It is finished," He said. Then He died. It was over.His followers couldn't let the Romans dispose of Jesus' body as they would a common criminal. Joseph, a well-connected follower, had requested that Jesus' body be placed in his new tomb. Some women made a temporary preparation of the body for burial. Doing the job correctly would have to wait until after the Sabbath. That could wait. It was over. On Saturday, some of the followers huddled together in prayer. The braver ones ventured to the temple. Others quietly began the preparations for their return to Galilee. They had no reason to stay in the city. Jesus was gone. They thought it was over. But God raised Him from the dead!


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The Huskies' defense knows Saturday's Pac-12 North showdown at Stanford will come down to who is tougher up front. Yet smash-mouth Stanford has added a newer, passing dimension this season.
By Gregg Bell
UW Director of Writing
SEATTLE – Get your thud on.
That's how the Huskies' defense views this weekend's task against fifth-ranked Stanford, the Pac-12's – if not the country's -- most rugged outfit.
"Yeah, I'm excited for them to challenge us, our manhood again, and for them to bring the same physicality that they always do," Huskies senior co-captain and defensive end Hau'oli Kikaha said.
This challenge, of course, is not new to UW. And it's not Mission: Impossible, either. Kikaha and his defensive mates have enjoyed watching films of last season's 17-13 upset of then-No. 8 Stanford at CenturyLink Field, in preparation for this weekend.
Not so much for the fact the Huskies won that September night in Seattle. That's not going to help them much Saturday night when 15th-ranked UW (4-0, 1-0 Pac-12) plays at Stanford (4-0, 2-0) to decide which stays with Oregon at the top of the conference's North division.
What will help the Huskies this week: The realization and belief on their defense that it can play Stanford's smash-mouth style -- and win.
"It was exciting to watch our team compete at the same level of physicality as Stanford," Kikaha said Tuesday following a practice forced into the Dempsey Indoor facility by more driving rain.
Stanford's veteran offensive line -- with four seniors, two of them fifth-year ones -- average 308 pounds across the front. The Cardinal's top two tight ends weight 267 and 262.
Kikaha is at 260. Opposite starting end Cory Littleton is 230. The only member of UW's defensive front comparable in size to Stanford's O-line is 327-pound defensive tackle Danny Shelton.
So speed and leverage are the keys for Washington's defensive line. That's true in every game, of course, but none more so than this one.
When Washington last played at Stanford two seasons ago, it was 5-1 and ranked 22nd in the country in late October, 2011. But the Cardinal obliterated the Huskies' defensive front with 446 rushing yards and five of Stanford's seven touchdowns in a 65-21 debacle.
It all started -- and ended -- up front.
Just as this week's game will.
So how does UW combat Stanford's size?
"Analyzing the (Stanford) film, it just makes me want to play lower, have a better base, just be more disciplined and stout with my techniques," Kikaha said.
Thing is, Stanford isn't just a power-rushing offense this season. Quarterback Kevin Hogan is 11th in the nation in passing efficiency, one spot ahead of Keith Price. Stanford throws down the field far more than it did in 2012, when Josh Nunes was sending screen passes straight into the ground while completing just 18 of 37 throws with a key interception late against the Huskies.
"That makes them a lot more of a dynamic, balanced offense," Kikaha said.
But the Dawgs' defensive end likes that, too.
"That's also exciting for me, to play that hard, physical ball — and also get to pass rush," he said, smiling.
There's another asset the Huskies can use against Stanford: rugged Thomas Tutogi as an extra linebacker.
Smash-mouth is Tutogi's thing. The more physical the better for the hard-hitting, senior middle linebacker.
"Oh, yeah, always. It's always a good week when we play Stanford — for me," he said, smiling.
Tutogi started two weeks ago against Idaho State, when starting middle backer John Timu was resting a bruised shoulder. Tutogi said that game helped him be ready for whatever role he might have this weekend.
"It helped me communicate a lot better," he said. "One of my downfalls has been communicating on the field."
Asked what Stanford does specifically to challenge UW's linebackers, Tutogi mentioned the Cardinal's multiple two- and three-tight-end formations plus single- and multiple-running back sets.
"They give us a lot of stuff," he said. "But they are one of those teams that like to show you were they are going to go, by the way they line up.
"What's complicated is how much they throw at us."
INSIDE THE DAWGS: The reason coach Steve Sarkisian didn't have the Huskies practicing in Tuesday morning's rain as he did last week before the home game against Arizona: Saturday's weather forecast at Stanford is for highs in the mid-80s with zero chance of rain. … Not only did Travis Coons earn Sarkisian's and the Huskies defense's for all five of his punts pinning Arizona inside its 20 during a wind and rain storm last week, he is one of 23 kickers in the nation who has yet to miss a field goal this season. Coons is 4 for 4. Coordinator Justin Wilcox pulled Coons into a defensive meeting on Monday so that the defense could applaud the punter for all the advantageous field position he gave it.


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"The Walking Dead" episode 4x12 airs Sunday night, and fans want spoilers. What can viewers expect to see happen in the episode titled "Still"? On March 2 Wetpaint shared the scoop on what is known in terms of "The Walking Dead" spoilers so far.
During the March 2 episode, "The Walking Dead" spoilers indicate that Daryl Dixon will be very much the focus of this episode, along with Beth Greene. Daryl and Beth are seemingly everywhere except where the others are at this point, and "TWD" fans wonder when they will get to a safe place to settle down.
The official tease via TVLine shares, "A simple request by someone in the group leads to a bizarre but enlightening mission." Just what that refers to has not yet been revealed via the previews and "The Walking Dead" spoilers available ahead of the episode.
Via recent interviews, Norman Reedus has declared that this Daryl-centric episode is "amazing," notes Wetpaint. It sounds like viewers will get more insight into what drives both Daryl and Beth this week in terms of "why they fight for what they fight for and why they don't." Though the characters are in a "very depressing place" right now, Reedus teases that Daryl is also finding himself and starting fresh in a way.
Tune in to "The Walking Dead" airing Sunday, March 2 on AMC to see just what goes down between Daryl and Beth this week. Will they finally reconnect with the rest of the group or will they be stuck managing on their own?


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Newly renewed New York State Drivers License expires in 1 year?!
I just moved back home to New York from California. I renewed my NY state drivers license online and received it in the mail today. However, it expires in 1 year on my birthday. Why does it expire so soon? I don't get it. My family members license don't expire for another 4+ years.
Where will my WA license be sent?
When renewing my WA State license online, I can specify both a residence and mailing address. Which one will it be sent to? [more inside]
Big E! I think. And then it gets blurry.
Question about the eye exam necessary to get a Pennsylvania drivers license. [more inside]
International drivers permit for driving in the US
Looking for information on international drivers license for driving in the US. [more inside]
Grr, MVA
Do I have to surrender my CA driver's license when applying for a new one in Maryland? [more inside]
Driving in California with an Out-of-state drivers license a criminal offense?
I was recently pulled over for having expired tags. The police officer gave me a fix it ticket for the tags, but he also gave me a ticket to schedule a court date for a misdemeanor charge of driving in California with an out-of-state drivers license. I looked up the legalities, and the California DMV does state that you need to get a new drivers license after 10 days of being in the state of California. I have been driving with my Idaho license here for over a year. I have scheduled the court date and now I am worried. Is there anything I can do to get out of this? What would be my best course of action?
Charge me!
If I refused to give the retailer my drivers license when making a purchase with my discover card, what would happen? [more inside]
Is a Florida Learner's Permits (driving permit) valid in other states?
Is a Florida Learner's Permits (driving permit) valid in other states? [more inside]
Where is this powder coming from?
What is the name of the technology that produces powder (that verifies authenticity, I suppose) when you bend a drivers license or other ID card? [more inside]
I forgot about the ticket because of all my drinking...
So I probably have a warrant out for my arrest on a very old (3 years ) ticket for possible public consumption, in New York City. I want to take care of this, but what repercussions can I expect? Do I go to the courthouse and turn myself in? Will my fine be exorbitantly higher than the ticket? Additionally, I need to renew my license in Brooklyn before my upcoming birthday. Would I be able to do this if I do in fact have a bench warrant? This is my first "I screwed up" question, so please take it easy on me! Thanks!
I need an international drivers license.. on the double!
Has anyone from the US ever had to apply for an international drivers license? I'm a dummy and didn't realize it supposedly takes 4-6 weeks to get one! [more inside]
Can an expired US driver's license help me get an Ontario license?
Can an expired US driver's license help me get an Ontario license? [more inside]
Can I leave Virginia behind?
My Virginia driver's license was suspended because I let the insurance on a car I own there lapse for several weeks before I unregistered it. This was several years ago, and I live in CA now and have a (as far as I know) legal driver's license for that state. I need to renew the CA license soon, am I going to have a problem? [more inside]
A very boring question about renting a car.
I have a valid German drivers license which I have held for less than one year. I also have an expired US drivers license that I drove with for 8 years. How much of a hassle am I going to run into renting a car in the US? [more inside]
When can a terrible driver's license photo be a serious issue?
Are there any situations where having a ridiculous driver's licence photo will be more than a laugh? (Or: How I Learned to Abandon my Ego and Self-Image.) [more inside]
I've fallen into a Motor Vehicle Rabbit Hole
When you find yourself in a life-harming situation due to a unique administrative hiccup in a government bureaucracy (and since no one's anticipated this sort of hiccup, no one's empowered to override it)....what do you do? [more inside]
How do I handle this (latest) speeding ticket?
Got a speeding ticket that may cost me my license. But wait! Happened in State A, I live in State B, and my license is from State C, where I used to live. And there are small errors on the ticket. Is there hope? [more inside]
Get me a license, quick!
What's the best location for a driving test in New York? Does anyone have any experience at the Wantagh location? [more inside]
Drivers license query
Where online can I look up how many points are on my Pennsylvania drivers license? [more inside]
I swear she's innocent!
How do you clear your name of criminal charges after identity theft? And how could these charges have been incurred? [more inside]
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PBP - God bless the Italians!
by Andy Tetmeyer on Sep. 11, 2007 at 7:42 AM
8pm Monday: the 16th edition of PBP leaves Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines. I went for a brisk 8 mile walking tour of Paris in the morning, then went back to the hotel and got four hours of sleep. I caught the train to St Quentin and joined a…» Read More »


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The newest variety of Skittles is here and I'm sure all of you fans of this candy have tried these by now. I found this bag at my local gas station and since Skittles aren't a candy I crave, they've been sitting in my candy pile and waiting for me all these weeks.
The package is pretty, with the rainbow popping beautifully off the dark blue background. I love the re-design of the Skittles packaging, and this one is certainly eye-catching.
The Skittles are…hmmm, dusty looking. They have a coating of fizzy sugar on them which gives them a white, powdered appearance.
The fizz is odd, to say the least. The Skittle hits your tongue and you feel an intense tingling that feels like a burn in your mouth. You feel the bubbles intensify, and they get stronger and deliver a bit of a salty taste, before they immediately dissipate and the normal skittle remains. Very strange.
So let's discuss the flavors:
Berry Punch (purple): The fizz effect made this one sour and I could taste the berry flavor right away. It's very nice actually, it's rich with sweet blackberries at first, then the flavor of tart cranberry peeps through. Sadly, it ends on a horrid medicinal cherry note that reminds me too much of real cough syrup. Not, red, not metallic cherry, but cough syrup. Yuck.
Melon Berry (green): The fizz tastes salty here, and it has to dissipate before I taste the Skittle. The flavor is nice. It's sweet, and it tastes of watermelon punch. Not quite that standard fake watermelon flavors, there's something more tropical and floral to it. I'm reminded of Japanese melons candies.
Raspberry (blue): The fizz is sour, and I get a sweetness from it. The flavor is surprisingly sweet and berry like. It's a nice blueberry blackberry mix, like a Slushie.
Strawberry (pink): The fizz is very salty on this one. The strawberry flavor is standard Skittle we all know and love. It's sweet, nice berry notes with a floral accent to it.
Wild Cherry (red): The fizz felt hot and it burns. The flavor is really…deep and like black cherries. Yes, it has that medicinal note to it, but it's not anywhere near as bad as the berry punch flavor.
I feel the top of my roof getting raw after eating just a few flavors. I didn't finish my bag.
I didn't enjoy a majority of this candy. The fizz was strange and painful at times, and the flavors didn't wow me enough to push through the odd Alka-Seltzer texture. If you like sour candies, skittles, and fizz, you might really enjoy these.
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Palin – Cheerleader Who Wants to be Quarterback
Joe Biden said "Drill, Drill, Drill."
Governor Palin was excited because she had found the "gotcha moment." Palin was so enamored with her revelation that she almost could not get it out quick enough.
Palin, leaning forward and looking smugly at Biden said, "The chant is Drill Baby Drill" Then she was just pleased with herself.
She is a cheerleader – completely aware of the chanting – but has no idea about game strategy.
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