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Grace: The FBI just got involved
The dinner had gone well, but Grace knew that she would never be going on a date with that guy ever again. All he talked about was himself, and she had found herself staring bored in to th spoon in front of her. When he eventually got round to asking her about herself, they were mid-way through dessert, and she had already begun checking out a sexy woman at the bar. She hadn't got her number though. She still had manners, and it was rude to pick someone else up while on a date.
She slipped off her heels and collapsed on the sofa. This was the third blind date her friends had set up in a month. But she just wasn't interested in the guys they picked. She preferred women to men anyway, but she'd dated some really nice guys that she'd loved and she had nothing against them. She just wished her friends would set her up with more interesting people. They were either men looking for a trophy girlfriend/wife, or men who were so dull and boring that she knew she could never love them. She liked a little fire in her relationships.
"And the shocking news tonight that yet another high profile robbery has taken place in Manhattan. The Walker Institute is the latest victim of these robberies, with a shocking discovery that one of their latest inventions had disappeared from a secure area tonight, at the famous annual showcase."
Grace stared a the television in shock, a deep anger rising through her. If they were broadcasting it as 'yet another high profile robbery', it was clearly going to be a 'Snake Eyes' robbery. They would find some note, and the signature would be like the one on the Degas. Grace felt her fist tightening and she threw a cushion at the television.
"The FBI appeared at the scene moments after the discovery, and have proceeded to secure the scene. Their appearance suggests the object may have either great value, or may be a risk to our nation. Here is some footage captured by our journalists moments ago."
Hurried images of several FBI agents rushing in to the building appeared on the screen. The FBI were involved now? Grace groaned. This was unbelieveable.
It was getting way out of hand. This person was ruining her reputation, her name... And if anyone had even an inkling that she was Snake Eyes, she would get the blame for these crimes as well. It was ridiculous. The FBI? She did not need federal investigations on her tail.
What if she were to leave? But then if they did suspect her, which was quite impossible but Grace was not willing to take the risk, leaving would make her look guilty. So what to do? How to put an end to this?
It seemed quite impossible.
She paced anxiously, worrying with her hands, and rubbing her thumb across the snake bite scar on her right wrist. She always did this when she was concerned about her powers. Or thinking about them a great deal.
Then a thought flickered through her head.
She would have to stop this person herself.


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Staying calm (or not) for the kids/
Yesterday was an extremely stressful day, filled with driving back from a visit to family in Cleveland. The drive should have taken around 8 hours (including stops), but there was a lot of construction so it took closer to 10 hours.
And then I hit an enormous snarl trying to enter NYC at the George Washington Bridge. There had been an accident in the city that snarled up traffic so badly that a trip that usually takes anywhere between 10 and 45 minutes took 4 hours.(Google Map for illustration, if you care. The traffic started right around exit 69 on I-95 North and it took almost 4 hours to get to exit 73, which is marked Route 67 Lemoine Ave on the map. http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=george+washington+bridge&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=51.443116,114.169922&ie=UTF8&hq=george+washington+bridge&hnear=United+States&ll=40.856961,-73.971548&spn=0.024214,0.055747&z=15&iwloc=C)
I was stuck, in the middle of lanes of traffic that weren't moving for 10 minutes at a time and then only inching forward, with two kids asleep in the back seat (after fighting with each other all day and screaming and making me stressed out), and I knew there was no way out because I was in the "express" lane with no exits, and then my Low Fuel light came on.
And I just lost it. I started crying, not so silently. And I'm a Tension Increaser so crying doesn't make me feel better AT ALL and just makes me feel worse.
And I cried and cried until I was sick of crying, and a friend texted me to turn off the car (since I wasn't going anywhere anyway) and I did, and the kids woke up. I told the kids we'd be OK. And then I got out of the car and went to ask a trucker if he could see if I could exit right before the bridge, and he said I could, and when I explained that I was out of gas he felt sorry for me. And the next time there was a teeny bit of movement he blocked for me so I could cut across 4 lanes of traffic and drive on the shoulder off the exit, then to a gas station, and then home.
Let me tell you, I was a badass as I was escaping to the exit and asking the bridge cop for directions to a gas station and then going back to ask him the best way to get into the city and home. Swaggering, even. (Well, for 3 am and having to pee.)
(Then I finally got to sleep at 4 am and got up at 6:30 am to clean out the car and take it back to the rental place before work. I would really like to thank my ex-husband for all the help he gave me in the middle of the night last night.)
So what was the difference between feeling-sorry-for-myself me and The Fast and The Furious me? Two things:
1. Had to hold it together for the kids. I didn't want them to be scared, so I stopped crying and pretended I knew what I was doing.
2. Once I went to talk to the trucker I was doing something about my problem, and then once I was driving I was really Doing Something about my problem.
So here's my question for you: Are you cool in an emergency? Always? Never? Sometimes? Is it different when your kids are around?
And what's the worst (almost)-running-out-of-gas story or road trip story you have? (And raise your hand if you've ever peed in a disposable diaper while stuck in traffic. I have, and it was more funny than horrible.)


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If anyone has testimonies that they would like to share at our Celebration Service on 6 December, please contact Ryan.
The Thank Offering here at Trinity is an annual offering in which we invite you to give a special financial gift to the work of our church.
Due to the financial constraints we have had to deal with during 2014/2015, your thank offering will be used toward the ongoing work of God in our community and in this church.
Please give generously to this appeal. It is a very practical way of saying thank you to God for the ministry of this church in your life and in the life of our community.
The start of the Christmas season
by Holly Hartman
Advent is the period preceding the Christmas season. It begins on the Sunday nearest November 30, the feast day of St. Andrew the Apostle, and covers four Sundays. Because the day it begins changes from year to year, so does the length of each Advent season. In 2015, Advent begins on 29 November.
The word advent, from Latin, means "the coming." For centuries, Advent has been a time of spiritual reflection as well as cheer and anticipation. Even as the Christmas season has become more secular-with advertisers urging holiday gift-givers to buy and buy some more-Advent still brings joy and the observance of ancient customs. Christian families find quiet moments lighting candles in the Advent wreath, and children use Advent calendars to count the days until Christmas.
The History of Advent
Advent has probably been observed since the fourth century. Originally, it was a time when converts to Christianity readied themselves for baptism.
During the Middle Ages, Advent became associated with preparation for the Second Coming. In early days Advent lasted from November 11, the feast of St. Martin, until Christmas Day. Advent was considered a pre-Christmas season of Lent when Christians devoted themselves to prayer and fasting. The Orthodox Eastern Church observes a similar Lenten season, from November 15 until Christmas, rather than Advent.
Many Christians still view Advent as a season to prepare for the Second Coming of Jesus. In the last fifty years, however, it has also come to be thought of as a time of anticipating the Nativity, on Christmas Day.
Advent Wreaths
Advent wreaths have their origins in the folk traditions of northern Europe, where in the deep of winter people lit candles on wheel-shaped bundles of evergreen. Both the evergreen and the circular shape symbolized ongoing life. The candlelight gave comfort at this darkest time of the year, as people looked forward to the longer days of spring.
Later, Eastern European Christians adopted this practice. By the sixteenth century, they were making Advent wreaths much as we know them today. An advent wreath traditionally contains four candles-three purple and one rose. Purple dyes were one so rare and costly that they were associated with royalty; the Roman Catholic Church has long used this colour around Christmas and Easter to honour Jesus. The three purple candles in the Advent wreath symbolize hope, peace, and love. These candles are lit on the first, second, and fourth Sundays of Advent. The rose candle, which symbolizes joy, is usually lit on the third Sunday.
Sometimes a fifth candle is placed inside the Advent wreath. This candle is lit on Christmas Day. It is white, the colour associated with angels and the birth of Jesus.
Because Advent wreaths are an informal celebration, not all are the same. Instead of purple candles, some people use blue, which recalls the colour of the night sky before daylight returns. Others use all white candles.
Please would you attend a church congregation meeting on Tuesday 1 December at 18h00. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the state of affairs of the church and there will be a question and answer session. May God guide you to this meeting as we need as many church members as possible to be present.
If you did not receive a Thanks Offering envelope, please request one from the info desk or Welcome Team.
We all have something we want to thank God for and what better way than by ensuring that His work continues.
Just to let you know that the office will be closed from 21 December 2015 and will reopen on 4 January 2016. Should you need to contact Ryan, his number is 083 391 8612 (and the number is also on the after-hours line).
Dear friends in Christ,
With Christmas just around the corner most of us look forward to celebrating this special time with our families.
How many times do we consider that there are children who cannot spend this special time with their families for reasons we don't know?
This is what I have in mind. There are three children's homes that have been identified that we could support. This is how we would go about it:
- There will be a Christmas tree in the foyer with cards tied onto the branches
- Each card will have the child's name, the children's home they come from and what their wish is
- Could I ask that we bring along a gift for the specific child mentioned on the wish card?
- That you bring along that gift to church for the specific child and place it under the Christmas tree in the foyer by no later than the 29th of November 2015.
- We will then distribute these gifts to the various children in the first week of December.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Yours in Christ,
MES is having their last street outreach for the year on Thursday, 12 November 2015. You are invited to come take part in the evening and to come share soup, bread and the living Word with the less-fortunate people living on the streets.
Place: MES offices, 6 Kempton Road, Kempton Park.
Time: 18:30, will go out at 19:00.
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The reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 15:11-32
The topic Ryan will be focusing on is "Walking Away from Home"
The reading for this coming Sunday is Luke 15:11-32
The topic Ryan will be focusing on is "Walking Away From Home"
- It is your attitude at the beginning of a task more than anything else that will determine your success or failure.
- It is your attitude towards life which will determine life's attitude towards you. Despite many people's belief to the contrary, life plays no favourites.
- You control your attitude. If you are negative it is because you have decided to be negative, not because of other people or circumstances.
- Act as if you have a good attitude. Remember actions trigger feelings just as feelings trigger actions.
- Before a person can achieve the kind of results he wants he must first become that person. He must then think, walk, talk, act and conduct himself in all of his affairs, as would the person he wishes to become.
- Treat everybody as the most important person in the world.
- Attitudes are based on assumptions. In order to change attitudes one must first change one's assumptions.
- Develop the attitude that there are more reasons why you should succeed than reasons why you should fail.
- When you are faced with a problem, adopt the attitude that you can and will solve it.
- We become what we think about. Control your thoughts and you will control your life.
- Radiate the attitude of confidence, of wellbeing, of a person who know where he is going. You will then find good things happening to you right away.
- In order to develop a good attitude, take charge first thing in the morning.
Do you say "Good morning, Lord" or "Good Lord, it's morning"?
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The Boxtrolls Parent Review
The manner in which this movie's message to not be fearful of those we don't understand is delivered makes it rarely fun, often creepy and bordering on inappropriate for its intended audience.
Movie Review
In the town of Cheesebridge there is a precious commodity that offers a distraction from the routines of the day. Yes, you probably guessed that it's cheese. Those who are fortunate enough to have access to the cultured curds wear white hats and speak with a sophisticated English accent. Those who only yearn for a taste have the diction of a chimney sweep. Thankfully there is a common enemy in this little village that, if nothing else, provides one reason for these two groups to work together.
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Roaming amongst the sewers of Cheesebridge are the Boxtrolls. These little green creatures, that wear cardboard boxes to cover their bodies, are blamed for everything that goes wrong, including the gruesome accusation of stealing babies and eating them. In reality the Boxtrolls are relatively innocuous and best described as packrats. They eat insects and forage among the trash and forgotten refuse on the streets looking for any objects they can turn into an array of mechanical devices. The kidnapping claims are all attributable to the one distinctly different member of their community. "Eggs" (they are named after the label on the box they wear) is a human boy who was raised by the trolls. Coming of age, he is about to recognize his appearance has more in common with those above ground than those who dwell below.
Still, there is another reason why the Boxtrolls have such a poor reputation. Archibald Snatcher (voice of Ben Kingsley) has been maligning them unceasingly (for reasons revealed in a complex back-story). A societal parasite, Snatchert would do anything to win the right to join the elite little group that sit at the cheese-tasting table. Using this bad publicity to convince Lord Portley-Rind (voice of Jared Harris) that the vermin must be exterminated, Snatchert has offered his pest control services in exchange for coveted a white hat.
Now it's up to Eggs (voice of Isaac Hempstead Wright) to be the bridge between humans and trolls, and somehow broker a peace accord. When he meets Lord Portley-Rind's precocious daughter Winnie (voice of Elle Fanning), he assumes he has a direct link to the most powerful man in town. However Eggs soon discovers that just because someone has a father doesn't mean they have their father's ear. And in Winnie's case it appears Lord Portley's is more intent on collecting cheese than on raising a child.
The needlessly complex setup puts in motion a simple story we've seen time and time again. The enemy isn't the weird little beings clothed in cardboard, but instead it's the ambitious social climber. Attempting to help young audiences who may not see this obvious irony, Snatcher's henchmen voice their confusion about whether or not they are the good guys or bad guys, and discuss the philosophy surrounding the "duality of good and evil." (I suspect eight-year-olds will be neither entertained nor interested.)
The plot and visuals combine to form a darker picture (both literally and metaphorically) than other animations targeting youngsters. Many scenes place characters, especially the Boxtrolls, in peril. We see some of them being captured and some being crushed by a huge machine. (You can offer some reassurance to young viewers that they are not dead). Violence also extends to a mentally deranged human that is seen suspended upside down. His captor explains his brains are mixed up after hanging there for decades. (A moment of torture in a cartoon for children? Such funny stuff…) And you may want to hide the toaster for a week or two after a couple of "comedic" depictions of characters sticking metal objects into the appliance and being electrocuted.
Added to these already questionable portrayals are a few unusual things about Snatcher. First, he has a cheese allergy, which he chooses to ignore even though it makes his face and body swell grotesquely. And he has a penchant for frequently cross-dressing as a conniving woman.
Sadly, even the "good" characters are tough to like. Lord Portley is a dud of a father, his daughter is a brat, and the hero Eggs doesn't get enough script development to leave us caring about him one way or the other. And then there are the Boxtrolls—a cross between the Rock Trolls in Frozen and the minions in Despicable Me. They can only utter nonsense sounds while they scurry about in their clever little mechanical universe. However, unlike their aforementioned yellow cousins, these trolls are somewhat ugly and their lack of speech makes it difficult to engender the same affection for them that we felt toward Frozen's singing forest critters.
In the end this movie is determined to convince the residents of Cheesebridge (and the audience of course) that we needn't be fearful of those who we don't understand. A worthy cause perhaps, yet the ham-fisted manner in which this moral message is delivered makes The Boxtrolls rarely fun, often creepy and bordering on inappropriate for its intended audience. Although the production boasts slick animation, that alone may not be enough to compete against all the other films trolling for you children's attention.Directed by Graham Annable, Anthony Stacchi. Starring Ben Kingsley, Jared Harris, Nick Frost, Isaac Hempstead Wright, Elle Fanning. Running time: 100 minutes. Theatrical release September 26, 2014. Updated May 21, 2016
Get details on profanity, sex and violence in The Boxtrolls here.
The Boxtrolls Parents Guide
What groups or demographics do you think the Boxtrolls may represent in our society? Who do Lord Portley-Rind and Snatcher represent? What might the cheese and the white hat represent?
What class distinctions exist in this movie? How does the time period justify those class lines? Do these distinctions still exist where you live?
The Boxtrolls movie is based on the children's novel Here Be Monster by Alan Snow.


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MUSC Bulletin | Academic Policies
Academic Common Market
The Medical University is a member of the Academic Common Market which allows participating South Carolina students to pay in-state tuition while studying in certain programs outside South Carolina. As well, eligible students from outside South Carolina may enroll in certain programs at the University and pay in-state rates. There are two requirements for eligibility: acceptance in a program listed in the Common Market and proof of legal residency in the home state. Other participating states are Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Additional information is available the Southern Regional Education Board, http://www.sreb.org/academic-common-market
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A non-profit that has a small international network is asking me to create a site where people can pay for membership, donations or products in the different countries where they have offices.
The problem is, the payments need to go to the specific national office. That is, if someone in Spain signs up, the payment needs to go to the Spanish office; if someone in Canada signs up, to the Canada office, etc. I can't see at all how to do this simply? I don't want to use paypal, because I want this to look professional, but can't figure out how to set up a payment system where the money would go to a different office depending on the country.
Am I missing something entirely here?
thanks for any help!
benevolent001, redirecting is not a problem here because people will automatically be on their own country's sub-site from the start.
Thanks again! :)
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USD/CAD: sell target - 1.2800
By: Dmitriy Chernovolov
- USD/CAD reached sell target 1.3000
- Next sell target - 1.2800
USD/CAD continues to fall strongly inside the C-wave of the intermediate ABC correction (4) from the end of August. The price earlier broke through the round support level 1.3000, which was set in our previous forecast as the likely target for the downward movement of this currency pair. The breakout of this support level (which also previously reversed the A-wave of the active correction (4)) intensified the bearish pressure on this pair.
USD/CAD is likely to fall further toward the next sell target at the support level 1.2800 (target price calculated for the completion of the active C-wave and the 50% Fibonacci Correction of the previous upward impulse from June).


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Runaway (Chapter 6 Reboot)
Book by: thatdorkygal
Status: Finished
Genre: Literary Fiction
Chapter1 (v.1) - Runaway (Chapter 6 Reboot)
June 1968
Ella straightened the sheets on her bed in her new apartment. She looked at the pictures on her bedside table longingly. She wished she could have just one of them back. She stood on her small porch and squinted in the brightness of the sun. She stared down and frowned as she saw Jimmy's car parked outside. From the moment Ella had left the hospital, she had told herself she would visit her used-to-be house.
Today, six months later, she would finally visit the site. She knew the land technically still belonged to her, but it felt pointless. Ella took a deep breath and walked down the stairs and out of the lobby. "Are you sure you're ready?" Jimmy asked as Ella got in. Ella nodded stiffly. "When are you getting that insurance money?" Jimmy asked as they drove. "In two weeks. Would you be able to drive me into Toronto to get it?" Ella asked. "Of course I can."
Ella's jaw dropped as Jimmy drove up the steep driveway. A few blackened poles stood up by themselves, and everything else was just ash and burned wood. Ella hopped out of the car, and walked towards the foundation of the house. A slap of concrete was all that was left. Ella bit her bottom lip as she walked through the hollow doorframe. She felt this overwhelming sensation, like for the first time, the fire was real.
Ella turned her attention to her hands. Two scars on each palm were still visible, and she wondered if they would ever go away. Ella felt like she needed to sit down. She sat on a big piece of wood that was only partially burnt. Jimmy took a seat on the other side. "I can't leave this." Ella said. Jimmy kept quiet, sensing she wasn't quite finished. "This is my Aunt Rose's property, and it deserves more than to be remembered as the house that burned down."
Jimmy looked at her. "So what are you going to do?" He asked. "I'm going to clean this up. I'm going to build my house, and I'm going to make a living off of this place." Jimmy was confused. "Make a living off of it, how?" He asked. "Look at all of this land, Jimmy. I could plant so many gardens of whatever I like." Ella said, looking around at the acres of land.
Jimmy just nodded. "So I plan to get this all cleared away before I get my money two weeks from now. That way, the builders can get the work done quickly." With that, Ella stood up, and started to lug a piece of wood away from the ashes. "Wait, starting now… You're wearing a dress!" Jimmy shot up.
"You're right… I'll come back tomorrow." Ella contemplated, and headed back to the car. Jimmy got in as well. "Don't think you're doing this alone." He said as they drove. "I'll pick you up at eight tomorrow morning." Ella smiled, and threw a big hug at Jimmy before getting out of the car.
The next day when Jimmy stopped outside of Ella's apartment complex, Ella was already standing there with her jeans, plaid shirt and work boots. As she got in the car, she pulled on a pair of gardening gloves. Jimmy laughed. "Well, at least you're prepared."
The two of them spent the next two weeks piling up burned wood and bits of concrete. They didn't talk much, except to discuss the different piles. Ella started to pass time by singing. She would sing one line, and turn towards Jimmy, waiting for him to continue. Jimmy pretended he couldn't see her. "Hey Jude, don't make it bad…" Ella started.
After a few moments of silence, Ella said, "What, you don't like the Beatles?" Jimmy threw some wood into the pile. "No, I do. I just don't sing." Ella chuckled. "Oh, you don't sing?" Jimmy put his hands on his waist. "I'll have you know that even the great Eleanor Maclain can't make me sing." He said. Ella immediately dropped her rake and went over to him. She grabbed his hand. "Please… I really want to hear you sing?" She pleaded.
Jimmy fake coughed and pulled away. "Actually, it's kind of late. I'd better get back… Do you want a ride?" Ella frowned. What was wrong with him? It was only four o'clock. "Alright…" She said, getting into the car. Honestly Jimmy was frustrated. Here was Ella, grabbing his hand, and flashing him smiles. She had no idea what that did to him.
Ella sat in her room that night, wondering what was up with Jimmy. She decided that he was probably confused. All this time, Jimmy knew that Ella's Mother had fled the scene of the burning house with Ella still in it, but Ella hadn't said or done anything about it. She decided that Jimmy deserved to know why more than anyone. She would tell him tomorrow.
The next day, Ella and Jimmy were quietly clearing the site, when Ella suddenly stopped. "I know why you're so frustrated." She said, walking over to him. Jimmy gulped. "You do?" Ella nodded. She inhaled deeply, and began.
"Jimmy, the thing is I want to start again. I don't want to be dragging hateful feelings about my Mother around for the rest of my life, and I need to let them go. And I know what she did was SO wrong, and she deserves justice, but if she has a heart at all she will have that guilt for the rest of her life and…"
"Ella, what are you talking about?" Jimmy laughed. Ella looked confused. "You mean you weren't mad at me because I never explained about my Mother leaving?" Ella asked, sort of relieved. "Then why were you mad at me?" Jimmy pushed back his hair. "I- I'm not mad at you. I'm just- I was just tired is all." Jimmy lied.
Jimmy didn't like lying to Ella or anyone for that matter, but he couldn't say anything to her. He was just her friend. Jimmy sat in his bedroom, and stared at the wall until he finally went to sleep. Meanwhile, Ella danced in her nightgown around her apartment, happy that Jimmy wasn't mad at her. She had gotten worried for a minute there.
Suddenly, the phone rang. "Hello, Eleanor Maclain residence." Ella said in a silly voice.
"Eleanor Maclain? This is Martin Lawrence, your lawyer. I know that you are coming in to Toronto tomorrow to get your insurance money, but we have some things to discuss with you. So I pulled some strings to get the money transferred over here, so that we can talk." Ella sighed. "But, how did you…" Ella tried to ask.
"Great, we'll see you tomorrow at around noon then. Have a good night!" Mr. Lawrence replied, and hung up. Ella put the phone down, and took a seat in a chair. Why do I have to go all the way back home to see him? I bet this has to do with my Mother. That evil little… Ella thought as she paced the room. She went to bed, knowing that tomorrow could only go one way.
She was going to have one final confrontation with her Mother.
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Aramis Ramirez should be back by Tuesday
Assuming no setbacks over the next four days, the Milwaukee Brewers should have third baseman Aramis Ramirez back in the lineup on Tuesday.
Ramirez, who has been on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring since May 13, was a full participant in pre-game work Friday as the Brewers opened a three-game series with the Chicago Cubs at Miller Park.
The plan is to have Ramirez again do pre-game work with the Brewers on Saturday before heading out Sunday for a two-day rehab stint with Class A Wisconsin, which takes on Quad Cities in Grand Chute.
"They have an afternoon game both days," Ramirez said. "I'll come back here and hopefully I'll be ready for Minnesota."
Ramirez is expected to play at least 5-6 innings each game, which figures to help get him up to speed against live pitching while also allowing him to regain his footwork at third base.
"I won't know that until Sunday," Ramirez said when asked if he felt like he was ready. "Practice is one thing but when you play it's different. I'll have a better idea after Sunday, but I expect everything to go well."
Veterans can't be forced to make minor-league rehab appearances, and Ramirez exercised that right last year twice last year when he came off the DL with knee issues.
This trip down will be Ramirez's first since 2009 and 2010, when he played a total of five games for Class A Peoria as he came back from thumb and shoulder injuries, respectively, while with the Cubs.
Prior to that, Ramirez hadn't played in the minors since 2000, when he was a prospect with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Tradition calls for rehabbing veterans like Ramirez to treat their temporary minor-league teammates to meals while they're there, and Ramirez plans on fulfilling his end of the bargain while playing for the Timber Rattlers.
"I have to. I have no choice," he said with a laugh. "They're going to eat well for two days."
- Brewers try for sweep of Nationals
- Brewers try to extend home winning streak
- Brewers sign first-round draft pick Corey Ray
- Chris Capuano back to Square 1 after setback
- Brewers open six-game homestand without Ryan Braun
- Brewers, Class AA Biloxi extend deal through 2020
- Craig Counsell pleased with Scooter Gennett's defense
- Aaron Hill leading off in Brewers' road finale
- Counsell giving Jonathan Lucroy's legs a rest
- Chase Anderson will have turn skipped to stay fresh


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Skin Rejuvenation Benefits of the DioLite Laser
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Skin tags, age spots and broken capillaries on the face can be removed easily and painlessly with the help of DioLite laser treatments. This innovative skin rejuvenation procedure can treat a number of skin conditions and help you achieve healthy, youthful-looking skin. Unlike Fraxel skin resurfacing treatments and other skin rejuvenation procedures that traumatize the skin, the DioLite laser is a very targeted and simple procedure that can provide instant results.
If you've been looking for an effective skin tag removal procedure or need to get rid of vascular and pigmented lesions, set up a consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist in your area. Your dermatologist can conduct a comprehensive skin analysis and determine whether you are a good candidate for the DioLite laser treatment.
What to Expect with the DioLite Laser Skin Rejuvenation Procedure
The type of treatment you receive depends on the area being treated and the type of lesions that need to be removed. The DioLite laser can treat a number of conditions including:
- Facial spider veins
- Cherry angiomas
- Spider angiomas
- Lentingines
- Keratosis (elevated pigmented spots)
- Freckles
- Dermatosis Papulosis Nigra (small black marks that appear on African-American skin)
The DioLite laser skin rejuvenation procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and usually takes about an hour, depending on the location of the treatment. A very thin beam of laser light is directed to the lesion and you might experience a slight stinging sensation as the laser goes into the skin. The treated area may be red and sore for a few hours after the treatment, but most people notice this goes away within a few days after the session. There is no anesthesia involved ad postoperative care is minimal. Pigmented lesions typically disappear within two weeks after the treatment, and freckles and age spots begin to disappear within a few days.
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If you are very self-conscious about age spots, spider veins and other skin problems, you may be a good candidate for the DioLite laser treatment. This skin rejuvenation procedure is very simple and presents few risks. There is no damage to the healthy cells around the lesions and the laser light is quickly absorbed by oxyhemoglobin, melanin and pigmented cells.
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The brighter the glow the longer it glows.
That's our standard.
Save your money and go with the best!
I know...It sounds a bit cliche . But it's true.
This is a discussion on A sight of relief... within the Glow-On forums, part of the Site Sponsors category; We have more than a few nice pieces manufactured many years ago, collectors call them "vintage" everyone else will call them old. It really doesn't ...
We have more than a few nice pieces manufactured many years ago, collectors call them "vintage" everyone else will call them old.
It really doesn't matter how you call them, enthusiast knows that firearms last for a long time, the ones used to lead instead of "soft steel" usually keep a good barrel since lead runs thru it like butter.
Anyways, enough reminiscing.
So there's plenty of pieces out there manufactured before firearms could be retrofitted with lasers, tritium, scoped, red dots, etc.
The solution: Glow-On Super Phosphorescent.
Where nothing else works Glow-On will.
Since many here carry concealed, it would be useful to know how this paint performs in low light when suddenly pulled from under a shirt or jacket after having been there a long while.
I wonder this also, how about showing us how good the glow is after the pistol has been in a holster and under a heavy tee shirt all day.
It just takes some ingenuity and a small vial of Glow-On to create a unique set of sights.
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Give it a try, purchase here:
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How about answering the question. I'd be interested if I knew how it would work when the sights hadn't been exposed to direct light.
"The only people I like besides my wife and children are Marines."
- Lt. Col. Oliver North
I too would like to know the answer to that question.
"Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God." - Benjamin Franklin
"Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn." - C.S. Lewis
...I pm'ed him that he had questions a coupla days ago...on the 2nd, actually...guess he's busy...
...or maybe this is the 100% no questions part
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"Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God." - Benjamin Franklin
"Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn." - C.S. Lewis
Hoping for a Reply also.
What I can tell you with certainty is this:
(from the thread: Glow-On glow in the dark gun sights, Q&A please post your questions, be nice.)
How long does the paint glow usually last?
In laboratory tests, complete decay happens after abut 1200 minutes, of course this is measured by ultra sensitive machines, not eyes.
Most users will agree that the glow will last into the morning hours. Which is a good thing, right?
If you don't see the glow, it might be because there's light sources around you brighter than Glow-On so you can't see any glow, but then... you would not need it right? because you can see your sights....
How long does it take to charge in normal room lighting?
Define "room lighting", It varies from a room with a Solatube in daylight to a room with a sad 30 watt lamp there over the corner.
The glow intensity is related with the intensity of the light source. In Daylight it charges in a fraction of a second. In complete darkness it takes 2-3 seconds to get an highly effective glow with the help of a small 6 LED lamp.
So you can rekindle the glow relatively fast.
Hope this helps, There's nothing I can write that will come close to a first hand experience.
With a 100% money back guarantee, if you find otherwise we'll refund your money asap.


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What is a Bellyak?
A Bellyak is a craft for lay-on-top kayaking…a kayak you ride on your belly.
Combines the best aspects of boating and swimming
Multiple ways to ride, without restricting straps or a confining sprayskirt. A Bellyak provides the perfect interface between you and the water, for people of ALL ABILITIES.
It is to kayaking what snowboarding is to skiing…an entirely new way to explore the same terrain.
US Patent No: US8696395B2


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ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM – Ongoing
Adopt-A-School Program and Move/Dance! Project
With seed funding from Wells Fargo, Target and Public Supermarket Charities NBAF has launched a new program and "adopted' the Sylvan Hills Middle School, working closely with the principal and teachers to establish a deep and sustained partnership based on collaboratively defined needs, structure, approach, performance/success metrics and outcomes that best supports the school's academic, health and arts education goals.
Move/Dance! is an interventionist project that marries the creative arts with the health and wellness of our children and by extension their families. Given limited access and resources for arts education and physical education, through this program NBAF offers much-needed resources to Atlanta's public schools. Over 90 students from 6th to 8th grades participated in the project in the first year.
The Move/Dance! project offers an exercise and health and wellness component, a new curriculum on the history of Black dance, dance instruction by local teaching artists, a dance competition to create and publicly present a new form of dance and scholarships linked to a small-scale financial literacy "grow your future fund" component. The project is designed to have a measurable impact on the school, specifically on academic achievement, arts education and appreciation, the health of the students and their families.
The program and project will be replicated within Atlanta and throughout the region.


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Altai Joins Starboard's Push for Changes at Wausau PaperBeth Jinks
RealD Inc., a provider of 3-D technology to cinemas, has been targeted by activist investor Altai Capital Management LP, according to a person familiar with the holding.
Altai built a stake of about 9.8 percent in Los Angeles-based RealD, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the holding isn't public. The New York-based hedge fund met with company management and may continue to discuss a potential sale, financing and other proposals aimed at boosting shareholder value, the person said.
Real D has been struggling with falling sales and losses as new installations of three-dimensional projection equipment slows in U.S. theaters. The company said in November it planned to eliminate 20 percent of its workforce. Chief Executive Officer Michael Lewis has focused on expanding in China and Russia to revive growth.
Rick Heineman, a spokesman for RealD, had no immediate comment.
Altai last month joined Starboard Value LP's push for changes at Wasau Paper Corp., which was targeted for "continued underperformance."
RealD advanced 5.2 percent to $9.93 at 9:56 a.m. in New York, after gaining 9.3 percent yesterday. Before today, the shares had fallen 73 percent from a high of $35 in May 2011. On Feb. 5, the company reported a second-quarter loss of $271,000, or 1 cent a share, narrower than analysts had projected, as the Warner Bros. hit movie "Gravity" helped boost revenue.


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Play gameVisit Corridor 17's game page
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Ranked from 23 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
What's the name of your experience?
Corridor 17
Please describe your creation.
Corridor 17 is a fast-paced mix between the old school Shoot-'em-up and the modern day Endless-Runner. The player takes control of a spaceship, flies it through obstacles and traps, while dodging enemy fire. The player's ship is also armed with dual lasers which can be controlled independently of one another to engage multiple enemies at once and clear obstacles.
From the get go, we wanted to create a VR experience which was completely playable using only the Oculus Rift and Leap Motion. We've came up with, what we hope is a new and unique control scheme - the player pilots his ship using the DK2's head tracking capability which frees up both his hands to control the ship's weapon systems via Leap Motion.
Programming language?
A big thank you to everyone for your kind words and feedback ! It really means a lot to us that people find the game fun.
Version 1.02 has just been uploaded. We've changed out the laser's audio (with something we hope is less annoying) and turned down the volume for the lasers. Hopefully this makes for a better experience !
A very addictive game once you get the hang of the game mechanic, though the arm fatigue is an issue. You control the spaceship with your head, flying it through an endless corridor, dodging obstacles, moving lasers and enemy fire. You control your ship's lasers using your hands (thumbs), to shoot the enemy ships and green targets to open doors. It's a great combo of using the Oculus (3D VR and ship controls) and Leap Motion (firing controls) together. This game has great potential. Hope you guys continue to work on it! Great job!
The game is very fun, except that is rather unforgiving the first few times you play it as you discover that you need to kill those white spaceships before they kill you and you need to shoot at the green target at the corner of the doors before they will open. But once you discover the mechanics, it becomes very addictive. Good job.
A really fun game once you get the hang of it! Haven't been able to get far in the turbo mode tho . A very exciting and challenging game with lots of potential. Would be interesting to see what else the developer will add on
Fun little game!
Nice use of both Occulus and Leapmotion to create an engrossing 3D version of an "endless run" style type of game, with a bit of shooter-style arcade to boot.
The controls -- Occulus head movements for the ship, and hands for the laser targetting -- once gotten used to, are pretty intuitive. Good job!
I'm a huge fan of the control mechanics you've implemented here. It feels easy to guide the ship through tight spots and quickly dodge projectiles without hitting the walls, and the scaling applied to motion is fun to play with. The art is also really cool. My only critiques are surrounding the laser sound (I had to take off my headphones after a while) and simply the amount of shooting required to progress. I was hoping to just get a chance to play with the movement mechanics through a variety of obstacles, but I unfortunately found myself focusing most of my attention on the little floating ships trying to shoot me. Regardless, if you're in the mood for a spaceship combat-puzzler, this is a must play. Thanks for posting it!
It's a little annoying to have your hands shooting the entire time but it makes sense. Maybe if they were laser beams instead of a rapid-fire gun and the audio was more continuous, it would be less distracting.
It's hard to shoot with two hands and maneuver at once, but I like it! It feels like it could have a good difficulty ramp. I would probably appreciate some good no-shooting sections to rest my hands (maybe they're in there, I never got terribly far).
Great Job! Very fun to play!
An unique and immersive experience thanks to the ingenious combination of Occulus Rift VR headset and Leap Motion gesture controller. The game is fast paced and requires fast reaction time yet it's design simple and intuitive. I particularly liked the fact that the movement of the ship is controlled by simple head movement and your hands controls the ship lasers.
Unique take on Temple Run with fun usage of the Leap Motion controller for shooting. The VR experience also ups the excitement (and anxiety :P) of playing these kind of runner games!
Temple run + bullet hell = awesome VR experience! The control scheme is different from the typical keyboard & mouse that I'm used to, but strangely enough it is pretty reliable & intuitive once you get the hang of it. I've played many VR apps; this is one of the more comfortable VR experiences I've tried so far. The gameplay is easy enough for VR beginners to pick up, yet challenging for VR veterans to master. I could literally feel the adrenaline rush. The levels & obstacles are randomised each time you play it. It never gets boring! Overall, it's a fun experience!
The flappy birds of shmups!
This is a quite addictive game!
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Between the Bullets: The Spiritual Cinema of John Woo
€ 40,49
Sofort lieferbar
Juli 2002
BeschreibungThrough an examination of representative films from the director's Hong Kong and American periods, Michael Bliss demonstrates that Woo should be regarded as a predominantly religious director, in whose films action is the vehicle by virtue of which a concern with spirituality is dramatized. Contains a chapter on Chinese opera tradition as relates to Woo's films, an exclusive interview with John Woo, and a complete filmography.
InhaltsverzeichnisChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Introduction Chapter 3 1 The Grand Nature of Chinese Opera Chapter 4 2 Bearing with Violence Chapter 5 3 Kept Promises Chapter 6 4 A Study in Vision Chapter 7 5 Growing Up Criminal Chapter 8 6 Shaken and Stirred Chapter 9 7 An American Trio Chapter 10 8 Simply Impossible Chapter 11 Appendix Chapter 12 Filmography Chapter 13 Index Chapter 14 About the Author
PortraitMichael Bliss teaches English and Film at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. His previous books include Dreams Within a Dream: The Films of Peter Weir; What Goes Around Comes Around: The Films of Jonathan Demme (co-authored with Christina Banks); The Word Made Flesh: Catholicism and Conflict in the Films of Martin Scorsese (Scarecrow Press, 1995); and Justified Lives: Morality and Narrative in the Films of Sam Peckinpah.
Untertitel: 'Scarecrow Filmmakers (Hardcove'. Sprache: Englisch.
Verlag: SCARECROW PRESS INC
Erscheinungsdatum: Juli 2002
Seitenanzahl: 144 Seiten
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Heather - A strange new world
I had drifted off to sleep while listening to my music, and as always when I had awoken my headphones were nowhere to be found. They seemed to disappear in my sleep.
However, it wasn't only my headphones that were missing, I realised, on opening my eyes. My whole room, the house I lived in even were missing. I seemed to be in the middle of a jungle or something.
I sat up, blinking against the weird light, and did the only sensible thing. I closed my eyes shut and pinched myself - hard. I was hoping that when I woke up I would be in my own bed. Opening my eyes, I quickly shut them again. No such luck, I was still in this jungle, or forest.
Realizing I must be stuck in some weird and strangely vivid dream, I decided to go with it. My alarm would wake me before too long, and who ever heard of any danger coming from a dream? Plus it was a change from my usual nightmares of my past. And yet some nagging doubt seemed to tell me that this dream was different, that maybe I should be more careful in this one. After all, there was that theory that if you died in a dream you died in real life, and this dream was more vivid than any of my dreams and nightmares.
A growl sounded from suddenly beside me, causing me to leap from my sitting position to my feet. Safe dream or not, whatever that was didn't sound friendly.
The growl came again, from behind me but closer. Not wanting to take my chances against whatever was out there, I took off running in the opposite direction to the sound, hoping to wake up before whatever it was could catch me.


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Other veterans become established enough that in later years they can command sufficient work on a freelance basis, do consulting or join the marketing departments of companies—"the mythical land of the client," one person called it. Sometimes, older people are pushed out.
In the halls at TBWA Toronto, a poster is tacked up. At the bottom is the agency's logo. Above that, in big black letters, are the words, "Innovate or die." That directive is felt throughout the industry. Bensimon Byrne's Angie Bird talks about people nipping at her heels. "The young ones come up, they're all eager," she says. "We'll be replaced."
She is 29.
The walls of Iva Prkacin's cubicle at Bensimon Byrne are plastered with hard copies of Internet in-jokes. A stoic coonhound balances atop photographer's props. A picture of a cat making a face is captioned "ERMAHGERD" in block letters. The memes only make sense to those steeped in Tumblr and other social media. Prkacin's fluency in them is why she's here.
The sweet-faced 23-year-old art director is one half of the team charged with creating the social media voice of Svedka vodka across the United States. With their young target market, not a word can sound inauthentic. She and her partner, 25-year-old copywriter Gessica Marcus, have to know, for example, that a "pre-drink" (the ritual of getting a buzz on before stepping out for the night) is now more commonly known as a "pre." They have to strike the right tone with the fun images they make up for Facebook or Twitter, accompanied by saucy lines such as " 'Like' if you like it dirty."
As the brand's social-media brain trust, they encouraged Svedka fans to submit their Instagram photos, which were then posted on Svedka's social media accounts. They also helped to create Svedka's Pinterest page. Asked if her generation is digitally obsessed, Prkacin replies, "Totally—we're the ones coming up with the concepts and selling them to clients to do more digital stuff."
This trend has raised criticism that ad agencies' preoccupation with youth represents a huge missed opportunity. Baby boomers are not just a hulking segment of the population; they are also affluent, and inclined to indulge themselves as they age. Those social media-obsessed 20-somethings in advertising are arguably ignoring, and alienating, a crucial demographic.
But there is an equally influential group that has the ear of those consumers: their kids. Advertisers' historic preoccupation with youth has intensified because millennials are not just purveyors of cool; they are also technological gatekeepers. Boomers who buy iPods and iPads use their kids as a walking, talking tech manual—digital experts available by phone 24-7. Facebook Inc. has said that in Canada, a full third of its users are over 45. Who dragged those dads, aunties and nanas into the social media realm, where they post embarrassing messages and "like" too many photos? It was their favourite millennials—their kids—of course.
This is a generation straddling a massive digital divide: Their parents had to learn what the Internet was, while their nieces and nephews will never know a world without iPads. Giggling, Marcus affectionately tells the story of how her mother sent her a message saying "I love you" on the professional networking site LinkedIn. Time for another little seminar, Mom.
It's 4:15 at John St. beneath a fixture of dangling light bulbs, copywriter Kurt Mills is presenting his brightest ideas.
His creative partner, art director Kyle Lamb, as well as executive creative directors Stephen Jurisic and Angus Tucker, look on as Mills puts on a show, hopping around and acting out scenarios for the commercial they will soon pitch to a client. One approach is based on a joke about oxymorons, with a talking mime as a spokesperson. As Mills deadpans, Tucker's eyes crimp shut from laughter.
The younger generation at agencies are the first to say that they would be lost without this process: The junior teams bring their ideas forward to be refined, criticized and approved.
The results have a bigger impact on consumers than they might suspect. Like it or not, advertising shapes our culture—in the sales it closes, the pop-culture phenomena it seeds, in the media industry it's making over.
Soon enough, the generation at the forefront of all these shifts will take the reins. Though they seek the guidance of their superiors, the takeover is already beginning. At John St., they dub the sort of pre-pitch session that Mills danced his way through a "half life."
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Patients being treated in Spanish flu pandemic 1918/1919
Today we face Ebola but contagious disease has always been part of America's history. Smallpox, yellow fever, Spanish Influenza, venereal disease, and HIV/AIDS have threatened the outcome of the American Revolution, closed schools and theaters, prompted mass evacuations of cities, and turned neighbors against each other. The numbers of lives lost has been staggering: 675,000 Americans died from the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918/1919; almost the same number have died from HIV/AIDS.
The Before Ebola exhibit examines the federal government's role in the fight against contagious disease, seen through the history of specific epidemics. It is drawn from the Woodruff Library's collection of United States documents and federal websites. It reveals the government's efforts to
This exhibit, curated by Emory Librarians Elizabeth McBride and Christopher Palazzolo, will run on Level 2 of the Woodruff Library from March 28th through June 2015.
Furman, Bess. A Profile of the United States Public Health Service, 1798-1948. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1973. (Sudoc : HE20.3602:P96/798-948)
Health in America: 1776-1976. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office, 1976. (Sudoc: HE20.6002:H34/3/776-976)
Kondratas, Ramunas. Images from the History of the Public Health Service: A Photographic Exhibit. Public Health Service, 1994. (Sudoc: HE20.2:H62/6)
Public Health Reports: Historical Collection 1878-2005. Public Health Reports, vol. 121, 2006 Supplement 1. (Sudoc HE20.30:121/Supp. 1)
Public Health Reports, vol. 1, 1878-date. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/journals/333/ ); Selected paper at Sudocs T27.6: and HE20.30:
Official journal of the Public Health Service, published in accordance with the National Quarantine Act of 1878. Originally published as a weekly containing " information of the current prevalence of disease, the occurrence of epidemics, and related subjects." Has a worldwide focus. Later became a bi-monthly publication with peer reviewed articles on public health. The first occurrence of the Spanish flu in the United States was reported in the March 1918 issues of Public Health Reports. The statistical information on the geographical occurrence of disease is now published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), vol. 1, 1952-date (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/) Selected paper at Sudoc HE20.7009:
Published weekly by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, MMWR is "CDC's primary vehicle for scientific publication of timely, reliable, authoritative, objective, and useful public health information and recommendations."
U.S. Public Health Service http://www.usphs.gov
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov
Selected Other Websites (Keeping Up with Contagious Disease):
The Global Health Chronicles (globalhealthchronicles.org/ An inside look at public health efforts to prevent, control and eradicate global disease including smallpox, malaria and guinea worm. A joint project of CDC and Emory.
Ebola Photo Gallery (Washington Post)
World Health Organization (WHO)


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text: Chapter 9 Object-Oriented Design and High-Level Programming Languages Chapter Goals • Distinguish between functional design and object-oriented design • Describe the stages of the object-oriented design process • Apply the object-oriented design process • Name, describe, and give examples of the three essential ingredients of an object-oriented language 2 Chapter Goals • Describe the translation process and distinguish between assembly, compilation, interpretation, and execution • Name four distinct programming paradigms and name a language characteristic of each • Define the concepts of a data type and strong typing 3 Chapter Goals • Understand how the constructs of top-down and object-oriented design are implemented in programming languages 4 Object-Oriented Design Object-oriented Design A problem-solving methodology that produces a solution to a problem in terms of self-contained entities called objects Object A thing or entity that makes sense within the context of the problem For example, a student, a car, time, date 5 Object-Oriented Design World View of OOD Problems are solved by – isolating the objects in a problem, – determining their properties and actions (responsibilities), and – letting the objects collaborate to solve a problem What? Say again! 6 Object-Oriented Design An analogy: You and your friend fix dinner Objects: you, friend, dinner Class: you and friend are people People have name, eye color, … People can shop, cook, … Instance of a class: you and friend are instances of class People, you each have your own name and eye color, you each can shop and cook You collaborate to fix dinner 7 Object-Oriented Design Class (or object class) A description of a group of similar objects Object (instance of a class) A concrete example of the class Classes contain fields that represent the properties (name, eye color) and behaviors (responsibilities) (shop, cook) of the class Method A named algorithm that defines behavior (shop, cook) 8 Object-Oriented Design Top-Down Design decomposes problems into tasks Object-Oriented Design decomposes problems into collaborating objects Yes, but how? 9 Object-Oriented Design Steps 1. isolate the real-world objects in the problem 2. abstract the objects with like properties into groups (classes) 3. determine the responsibilities of the group in interacting with other groups 10 Object-Oriented Design Think of design as a mapping from real world objects to classes of objects birth date marriage date Date class dog's birth date Objects 11 Classes of objects Object-Oriented Design Program World simulates these groups dogBirthdate class Date birthdate marriageDate Description 12 Instances Object-Oriented Design Date's Actions in real world ? We call an object's interactions with other objects its responsibilities Create itself Know the state of its fields Compare itself to another date Return a date a number of days hence 13 Object-Oriented Design Responsibilities become methods in the Program World dogBirthdate class Date getMonth getDay getYear birthdate marriageDate 14 Object-Oriented Design Methodology Four stages to the decomposition process – Brainstorming to locate possible classes – Filtering the classes to find duplicates or remove unnecessary ones – Scenarios are tried to be sure we understand collaborations – Responsibility algorithms are designed for all actions that classes must exhibit 15 Brainstorming A group problem-solving technique that involves the spontaneous contribution of ideas from all members of the group – All ideas are potential good ideas – Think fast and furiously first, and ponder later – A little humor can be a powerful force Brainstorming is designed to produce a list of candidate classes 16 Filtering Determine which are the core classes in the problem solution There may be two classes in the list that have many common attributes and behaviors There may be classes that really don't belong in the problem solution 17 Scenarios Assign responsibilities to each class There are two types of responsibilities – What a class must know about itself (knowledge responsibilities) – What a class must be able to do (behavior responsibilities) 18 Scenarios Encapsulation The bundling of data and actions in such a way that the logical properties of the data and actions are separated from the implementation details Each class encapsulates its data but shares their values through knowledge responsibilities 19 Responsibility Algorithms The algorithms must be written for the responsibilities – Knowledge responsibilities usually just return the contents of one of an object's variables – Action responsibilities are a little more complicated, often involving calculations 20 CRC Cards CRC cards are a notational device to record information about a class, what it must do and with whom it must collaborate 21 Computer Example Let's examine the problem-solving process for creating an address list Brainstorming and filtering – Circling the nouns and underlining the verbs is a good way to begin 22 Computer Example 23 CRC Cards Can you think of any other useful responsibilities? 24 CRC Cards Can you think of any other useful responsibilities? 25 CRC Cards How is this class different from Name and Person? 26 Responsibility Algorithms Person Class Initialize Tells name to initialize itself name.initialize() Write "Enter phone number; press return." Get telephone number Write "Enter email address; press return." Get email address Tells name to print itself Print name.print() Write "Telephone number: " + telephoneNumber Write "Email address: " + emailAddress 27 Responsibility Algorithms Name Class Initialize "Enter the first name; press return." Read firstName "Enter the last name; press return." Read lastName Print Print "First name: " + firstName Print "Last name: " + lastName 28 Object Oriented Problem Solving and Implementation Phases 29 Translation Process A program written in a high-level language must be translated into machine code The machine code is then executed Compilers and Interpreters are software tools employed to help with the translation process 30 Compilers High-level language A language that provides a richer (more English-like) set of instructions Compiler A program that translates a high-level language program into machine code 31 Compilers How does this differ from the assembly process? 32 Interpreters Interpreter A translating program that translates and executes the statements in sequence – Assembler or compiler produce machine code as output, which is then executed in a separate step – An interpreter translates a statement and then immediately executes the statement – Interpreters can be viewed as simulators 33 Java • Introduced in 1996 and became instantly popular • Portability was of primary importance • Java is compiled into a standard machine language called Bytecode • A software interpreter called the JVM (Java Virtual Machine) takes the Bytecode program and executes it 34 Portability Portability The ability of a program to be run on different machines Compiler portability A program in a standardized language can be compiled and run on any machine that has the appropriate compiler Bytecode portability A program translated into Bytecode can be run on any machine that has a JVM Do you understand the difference? 35 Portability 36 Portability 37 Programming Language Paradigms Imperative Paradigm Program describes the processing Declarative Paradigm Program describes the results Each of these major paradigms have distinct subparadigms 38 Programming Language Paradigms Imperative – Procedural • Characterized by sequential instructions • A program in which statements are grouped into a hierarchy of subprograms • Fortran, C, C++ – Object-oriented model • Program consists of a set of objects and the interactions among the objects • Python, Java, Smalltalk, Simula 39 Programming Language Paradigms C++ is a procedural language with some objectoriented features Java is an object-oriented language with some procedural features 40 Programming Language Paradigms Declarative – Functional • Based on the mathematical concept of a function • Lisp, Scheme, and ML – Logic • Based on principles of symbolic logic • Types of statements – declares facts about objects and relationships – defines rules about objects – asks questions about objects • PROLOG 41 Scheme #;> 12 #;> 25 #;> 5 #;> 5 42 (* 3 4) (+ (* 5 4)(+ 1 4)) (length '(2 4 6 8 10)) (max 2 5 1 3) Scheme #;> (define factorial #;> (lambda(n) #;> (if #;> (= n 0) #;> 1 #;> (* n (factorial (- n 1)))))) #;> (factorial 7) 5040 Compare to pseudocode algorithm 43 PROLOG Pets to owners owns(mary,bo). owns(ann,kitty). owns(bob,riley). owns(susy,charlie). 44 ?-owns(mary,bo) yes ?-owns(bo,mary) no ?-owns(susy,bo) no States facts Asks questions PROLOG ?-owns(ann, Cat). Cat = kitty ?-owns(Name,charlie). Name = susy 45 Upper case is variable; lower case is constant Functionality of High-Level Languages We examine procedural and object-oriented languages in the rest of this chapter by looking at the functionality provided in these languages We give examples in different languages to show how syntax used to provide the functionality 46 Functionality of Imperative Languages Sequence Executing statements in sequence until an instruction is encountered that changes this sequencing Selection Deciding which action to take Iteration (looping) Repeating an action Do these concepts sound familiar? Let's review them 47 Boolean Expressions Boolean expression A sequence of identifiers, separated by compatible operators, that evaluates to true or false A Boolean expression can be – A Boolean variable – An arithmetic expression followed by a relational operator followed by an arithmetic expression – A Boolean expression followed by a Boolean operator followed by a Boolean expression 48 Boolean Expressions Remember the relational operators? List them! 49 Strong Typing Data type A description of the set of values and the basic set of operations that can be applied to values of the type Strong typing The requirement that only a value of the proper type can be stored into a variable 50 Data Types Integer numbers Real numbers Characters Boolean values Strings 51 Give examples of each Integers What determines the range of an integer value? Is the range of an integer value the same in all languages? What operations can be applied to integers? 52 Reals How are real values like integer values? How do real values differ from integer values? 53 Characters Do you remember ASCII? Extended ASCII? UNICODE? How many characters in Extended ASCII? How many characters in UNICODE mapping? What does a relational operator between two characters mean? 54 Boolean and Strings What values can a Boolean variable be? For what are Boolean expressions used? What is a string? What operations can be applied to strings? 55 Declarations Declaration A statement that associates an identifier with a variable, an action, or some other entity within the language that can be given a name; the programmer can refer to that item by name Reserved word A word in a language that has special meaning Case-sensitive Uppercase and lowercase letters are considered the same 56 Declaration Example Assignment statement Assignment statement An action statement (not a declaration) that says to evaluate the expression on the right-hand side of the symbol and store that value into the place named on the left-hand side Named constant A location in memory, referenced by an identifier, that contains a data value that cannot be changed Remember? 58 Input/Output Structures Pseudocode algorithms used the expressions Read or Get and Write or Print High-level languages view input data as a stream of characters divided into lines Key to the processing The data type determines how characters are to be converted to a bit pattern (input) and how a bit pattern is to be converted to characters (output) 59 Input/Output Structures Read name, age, hourlyWage name is a string; age is an integer; hourlyWage is a real The data must be a string, an integer, and a real in that order. 60 Input/Output Structures 61 Control Structures Control structures An instruction that determines the order in which other instructions in a program are executed Can you name the ones we defined in the functionality of pseudocode? 62 Selection Statements The if statement allows the program to test the state of the program variables using a Boolean expression 63 Looping Statements 64 Subprogram Statements We can give a section of code a name and use that name as a statement in another part of the program When the name is encountered, the processing in the other part of the program halts while the named code is executed Remember? 65 Subprogram Statements 66 Nested Logic Set sum to 0 // Initialize sum Set posCount to 0 // Initialize event WHILE (posCount <= 10) // Test event Read a value IF (value > 0) // Update event? Set posCount to posCount + 1 // Update event Set sum to sum + value // Statement(s) following loop IF within a WHILE 67 Set weekCount to 1 WHILE (weekCount<= 52) Set weekSum to 0 Set dayCount to 1 WHILE (dayCount <= 7) Read rainfall Set weekSum to weekSum + rainfall Set dayCount to dayCount + 1 Write "Week " + weekCount + " total: " + weekSum Set weekCount to weekCount + WHILE within a WHILE Set weekCount to 1 WHILE (weekCount<= 52) Set weekSum to CalculateWeekSum(weekCount) Write "Week " + weekCount + " total: " + weekSum Set weekCount to weekCount + CalculateWeekSum(weekCount) ….. Which is easier to read? Asynchronous Processing Asynchronous processing Not synchronized with the program's action – Clicking has become a major form of input to the computer – Mouse clicking is not within the sequence of the program – A user can click a mouse at any time during the execution of a program 70 Functionality of OOPs Encapsulation A language feature that enforces information hiding Classes Different meanings in different places (See next slide) Inheritance A property that allows a class to inherit the data and actions of another class Polymorphism An ability to handle the ambiguity of duplicate names 71 Functionality of OOPs Object class (problem-solving phase) An entity or thing that is relevant in the context of a problem Object class (class) (problem-solving phase) A description of a group of objects with similar properties and behaviors Class (implementation phase) A pattern for an object Object ( implementation phase) An instance of a class 72 Class Definition A class encapsulates both data and actions public class Person // Name the class // Declare Class variables Name name String telephone String email 73 Class Definition // Declare Class Methods Initialize() // Code for Initialize public Print() // Code for Print public Name GetName() RETURN Name public String GetEmail() RETURN email public String GetTelephone() RETURN telephone 74 Class Definition 75 Class Definition Name aName = new Name() aName.Initialize("Frank", "Jones") Person aPerson = new Person() aPerson.Initialize(aName, telephone, email) aPerson.Print() Write "Name: ", aPerson.GetName().Print() Write " Telephone: ", aPerson.GetTelephone() Write " Email: ", a Person.GetEmail() 76 Class Definition To get an object of a class, we must ask that one be created (instantiated). The new operator does this for us Person myPerson = new Person() Student myStudent = new Student() myPerson.Initialize(…) myStudent.Initialize(…) myPerson.Print() myStudent.Print() 77 Inheritance and Polymorphism Inheritance A construct that fosters reuse by allowing an application to take an already-tested class and derive a class from it that inherits the properties the application needs Polymorphism The ability of a language to have duplicate method names in an inheritance hierarchy and to apply the method that is appropriate for the object to which the method is applied 78 Inheritance and Polymorphism Inheritance and polymorphism work together How? They combine to allow the programmer to build useful hierarchies of classes that can be put into a library to be reused in different applications 79 Top-Down vs OO Designs Top-down Solution Data structures needed in solution are determined Subprograms are written to manipulate the the data structures Main program declares data structure Main program calls to the subprograms, passing data structures as parameters 80 Top-Down vs OO Designs Object-oriented Solution ADTs needed in solution are determined ADTs are written only if not in library Data structure is encapsulated within the class that implements the ADT Main program is instructions to ADTs to perform the necessary tasks 81 Ethical Issues Gambling on the Internet Have you ever visited an Internet gambling site? Should Internet gambling be outlawed? Should Internet gambling be legalized and regulated? Should Internet gambling be taxed? 82 Ethical Issues Computer Hoaxes and Scams What is the principal difference between a hoax and a scam? What are the most common complaints of Internet users about computer scams and hoaxes? What are the most serious crimes perpetrated on the Web? Why is it so difficult to police these schemes? 83 Who am I? I am best known for structured programming. Can you define it? I am also known for my wit. Can you recall some of my witty sayings? 84 Do you know? How are computers used in tennis tournaments? What does 78% of software downloaded from websites and peer-topeer networks contain? What predated the functionality of Bytecode? What does the word "paradigm" mean? How has its meaning changed over time? How many definitions can you think of for "bow"? 85


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