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Toho Co. has filed a lawsuit against Honda Motor Co. on Feb. 2 for its unauthorized use of Godzilla's likeness in a commercial for the Odyssey minivan earlier this year. Toho is the Japanese film studio that has produced dozens of Godzilla movies over the past six decades.
This TV ad, which features the whining strains of heavy metal guitar and pyrotechnic explosions, seeks to convince young male drivers that minivans are cool as well as convenient.
To demonstrate the vehicle's split screen onboard video entertainment system, a head shot of the fire-breathing Godzilla appeared opposite an image of the rock band Judas Priest.
Junichi Tamaki, a Toho spokesman in Tokyo, said that the suit was filed in Los Angeles federal district court seeking an injunction against Honda's use of Godzilla.
Tamaki said that it took legal action because Godzilla was used without authorization in the Odyssey commercial and it infringes its copyright.
Toho has been in court several times previously to protect Godzilla's image. So far, its legal team has successfully won cases against fast-food chains, toymakers, publishers, wineries and rock bands.
Honda is offering five models which are the EX, EX-L, Odyssey LX, Touring and the Touring Elite, all of which have been designed as well as manufactured in the U.S. Each of these models has their own unique mix of features, luxury, in-vehicle entertainment technology, and value. Take the Odyssey EX for example, for the 2012 model year it has some features available to it that were previously exclusively offered solely on the Odyssey EX-L.
As such, the EX now has the intelligent Multi-Information Display that comes with the 8-inch TFT screen and the Bluetooth HandsFreeLink. There is also the USB Audio Interface and 2-GB CD Library. Meanwhile the 2012 Odyssey Touring will no longer have its exterior color in Taffeta White like the previous model but instead have White Diamond Pearl. The body of the Honda Odyssey makes use of a design that exhibits a narrowing cabin and has the signature "lightning bolt" character line in order to have a unique and dynamic appearance.
Meanwhile, the styling cue results in a somewhat large window for the third row. This improves the outward perspective especially for the passengers seated on the third row. The goal was to have an interior that is quiet. This is why it makes use of high-strength steel for 59% of its highly rigid body, an amount considered as remarkable even by industry standards. With this, it improves how effectively its sound-deadening material is able to insulate against any road noise.
Another benefit of using high-strength steel is that it can lower the total weight of its body, resulting in improved fuel economy as well as being able to optimize the rigidity of its body to allow for agile handling. Its interior meanwhile has a number of modes available in order to better accommodate adult passengers, child seats, and cargo. This is in addition to the wide-range of entertainment technology already offered. Since the main design goal was to become the ultimate family vehicle, three rows of seating that provide comfort are offered for the interior.
In addition, each row offers legroom similar to the sedan. It also has five LATCH positions for its child seats with the Odyssey LX offering four LATCH positions instead. LATCH stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children. For the EX and LX, passenger volume is at 172.6 cubic feet. Cargo volume meanwhile starts at 38.4 cubic feet with all the seats up and can go as high as 148.5 cubic feet but will depend on how the seats are configured.
When the seats on the second row are removed, the cargo bay of the Odyssey can even fit in a 4x8 plywood sheet. With the front console removed, it is possible to fit a 10-foot-long 2x4 studs inside. Improving driver comfort is the driver's seat that has 10-way power adjustable seating. This feature is helpful particularly for long trips. For the LX though, the driver's seat only has an 8-way power adjustable seating.
For models Odyssey EX and above, there is a "3-mode" option for the second-row which allows a maximum of three child seats to be attached on this row. This is made possible by repositioning its outboard seats and then placing them alternately nearer the doors. Since this is an Odyssey, it comes with the one motion and 60/40 split third-row Magic Seat. Aside from being an original concept, it is also one of its most versatile features.
This feature allows legroom fit for any adult and it can simply be closed and open with one hand. All models though have standard features that include, among others, power driver's seat, power windows with the auto-up/down controls on the window of the driver and front passenger. It also has a maintenance minder system, tilt and telescopic steering column, and air conditioning with manual controls on the front and the rear.
For models Honda Odyssey EX and above, standard features include center console storage, conversation mirror, power sliding rear doors, "intelligent" Multi-Information Display that offers customizable wallpaper, and flip-up trash bag ring, to name a few. Meanwhile the Odyssey EX-L has the seating surfaces of the front row and the outboard second row in leather trim. There is also the power tailgate, heated front seats, and cool box.
Technologies include the rearview camera and XM Radio, among many others. For the Honda Odyssey Touring, equipped as standard are the Rear Entertainment System that comes with a 9-inch display and the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System.
The driver's seat has a two-position memory and there are also the fog lights, 115 Volt power outlet, six-speed transmission, and parking sensors. Some of these are in the Odyssey Touring Elite which adds blind-spot information system, High Intensity Discharge headlights, Ultra-Wide Rear Entertainment System, and a whole lot more.


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Opposition lawmakers say the move is a violation of the constitution and have blocked access to the legislature's main chamber. The government insists they're just sore losers.
Protesters gathered on Sunday outside the Polish parliament building in Warsaw to decry the government's decision to bar media from attending parliamentary sessions.
The ruling right-wing Law and Justice Party responded by accusing the opposition of illegally trying to seize power. Since coming to power in late 2015, the party has repeatedly come under fire at home and from European Union officials in Brussels for what critics call undemocratic moves designed to tighten its grip on power, including taking greater control of state media and changes to the constitutional court.
TRT World's Matthew Symington reports from Warsaw.

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hi everyone,
I am new to this forum. I an interested in writing my own mods for mw2 or editing others. I am new to modding games however I an very good at coding in my languages c++ , python and pascal. I have looked at some source code from killingdyl zombie mod, and noticed that it contains "_rank.gsc" , "_teams.gsc" and"_weapons.gsc".
Do all mods contain these files and do the files need to be a special name ?
How should I start coding..or making a very simple mod and test it ..and then add features from that point?
What built in functions can i use?
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Well, i'm kind of in same position as you but I am making Mods (kinda). I took some codes from some others and learned alot from others.
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A few months ago I shared with you that I was sensing a need to start an African-American leadership institute (click here). My primary calling always has been and always will be to reach all people. That is why I love serving as the Lead Pastor of Colorado Community Church. It is a joy to shepherd a congregation made of of all races, classes and many nationalities. CCC is a true taste of what heaven is going to be like!
If I could only do one thing in the kingdom of God, then, hands down, leading CCC would be it. Thankfully, I have the freedom to do more: Write books, blog for Beliefnet.com, travel & speak and launch new ministries (like Project 127).
So, after much prayer & dreaming I've decided to start Sankofa–An institute for transformative African-American leaders. The goal will be to inspire servant leaders to receive wisdom form God, practice Christianity, understand our calling and sacrifice as people of the cross.
Sankofa is the West African concept that we must remember our roots as we move forward. This is symbolized by a bird in flight that, as it soars forward, it looks backwards. In its mouth it carries an egg. For us this symbolizes the need for leaders who can glean from the past and lead us into Gods future. As we do so, we nurture those things that have yet to hatch and bring for life. "Sankofa" literally means, "It is not wrong for us to go back and find that which we have forgotten."
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Stanford after dark. Stanford band members J.L. Podgurski, 2001 (L) and Zach Podell-Eberhardt, 2008 (R) build a bed of nails at a fraternity party. They had been working on it since 4 p.m.
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Miami Dolphins receiver Mike Wallace said this week that his new quarterback -- Ryan Tannehill -- can be just as good as his old quarterback: Ben Roethlisberger.
That is a lofty comparison of a second-year player to a two-time Super Bowl champion. But if anyone would know, it's Wallace. He spent four years with Roethlisberger and worked out with Tannehill extensively this offseason.
"Ryan can really fling it," Wallace said, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. "I think from a deep ball perspective Ryan may be able to throw the ball a little bit farther than Ben. Obviously, Ben is more experienced in a game-time situation, but the way it's going it won't take long for him to be one of the great quarterbacks at all."
Wallace's comments takes me back to a recent conversation I had with an NFL scout on Tannehill's ceiling. You can read the full scouting report here on the AFC East youth movement involving Tannehill, New York Jets rookie quarterback Geno Smith and EJ Manuel of the Buffalo Bills. The one thing that stood out most is the scout's projection that Tannehill could be a "top-15 quarterback."
"Making the throws isn't an issue for him. The major thing is improving the accuracy, and I think he will going forward," the scout said. "I think he can be a top-15 quarterback, I would say. But how much time is he willing to put into learning defenses and knowing what he sees when he gets under center? It's all about work ethic at this point in his second season. With all that said, Tannehill can definitely be successful, no question. With Miami adding all these pieces, I don't see anything stopping him from being successful except himself."
A top-15 quarterback is good but not great. If Tannehill can eventually climb into the top 10 -- which is where Roethlisberger is -- then Miami could be a perennial playoff contender.
Tannehill has all the tools. But as the scout mentioned, it's going to come down to his ability to study defenses and make better decisions. Tannehill had more interceptions (13) than touchdowns (12) as a rookie last season.
The addition of Wallace will certainly help Tannehill. The Tannehill-to-Wallace combination should make Miami's offense much more dangerous and dynamic. Tannehill proved last year that he can make all the throws needed to be a successful NFL quarterback. Wallace is arguably the best deep threat in the NFL and one of the fastest players in the league.
Wallace added that Tannehill's arm is stronger than Roethlisberger's. That could equal plenty of big plays this season in Miami.


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I hit the swap meet pretty late in the day today. The weather is absolutely beautiful but I had other things to do in the morning, and only decided to hit the swap meet on a lark. Most vendors were packing up and rolling out, so I consider myself pretty lucky to have found this guy for a dollar:
He is marked "Sungold" and "Made in Hong Kong" on his back, and I immediately recognized him as a Masters of the Universe knock-off or also-ran from the early eighties. I had to do some quick internet based research when I got home to find out he came from the toyline Galaxy Warriors and that his name is Dino Man (or is it DinoMan? Or possibly...oh nevermind.)
One more interesting thing about these fellows is that each of these guys, while looking almost identical below the neck, are in fact made up of entirely different sculpts. You can tell in the picture by looking at the boots and wrist guards, but even the torsos are different (Dino Man has his maker marks on his back, while Huk has his on the back of his right leg.)
There's an alternate universe where Sungold Classics figures are being sold to nostalgic alternate universe toy collectors through the alternate universe online store at SungoldCollector.com. The only question is, are they bitching about poor quality control too?
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Suicide Squad, the highly anticipated supervillain movie of the summer, is almost here and I couldn't be more excited for the newest addition to DC's Extended Universe. Although we do not know a lot about the plot (other than Intelligence officer Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) recruits some supervillains in order to "do some good") there are still a lot of appropriately weird and wonderful facts already out there. Here are 11 facts about Suicide Squad to impress your friends with on movie night!
Suicide Squad Teaser Trailer Tops Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice
Everyone is expecting Suicide Squad to be a great movie — so much so that it has even surpassed the likes of DC's biggest names! Only three weeks after the teaser for Suicide Squad was released, it gathered about 50 million views, in contrast to [Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice](tag:711870) (2016) trailers that only got about 42 million! Suicide Squad's trailer is still in the lead, which might be a sign of just how popular this movie is going to be.
1. There's An Easter Egg For The Cast And Crew In Suicide Squad's Trailer!
The movie originally filmed in Toronto under the code name Bravo 14. As you can see above, prisoner uniforms in the movie feature the word "bravo" to pay homage to the cast and crew. It's likely that the number 14 refers to the year the filmmaking process began on the movie, but if anyone knows exactly what Bravo 14 stands for, please let us know in the comments section!
2. The Movie Will Celebrate A Special Joker Anniversary!
Suicide Squad is set for a release on the 50th anniversary of the Joker's live-action debut, portrayed by Cesar Romero in both Batman (1966) and Batman: The Movie (1966). The Joker has come a long way since then!
Suicide Squad is also the first non-Batman movie starring The Joker. Jared Leto's look as the newest Joker was released on April 24, 2015 — the 75th anniversary of the famous villain!
3. Ryan Gosling Almost Played The Joker (Yes, Really!)
Ryan Gosling was considered for the role of The Joker before Jared Leto! So was Sharlto Copley and Matt Smith. Apparently, Gosling turned down the role because he wasn't interested in a multi-picture deal. Gosling as The Joker would have come as a surprise to a lot of fans. Can you imagine him as the crazy villain?
4. Tom Hardy Wanted To Be Rick Flag (But Couldn't)
Tom Hardy was originally cast as Rick Flag before Joel Kinnaman was confirmed for the role! Hardy dropped out to do The Revenant (2015), which has become famous for its incredibly demanding and troublesome production, and he later said he regrets that he couldn't take the role. However, Hardy has a great relationship with Warner Bros., so keep your fingers crossed for him appearing within the DCEU sometime in the future.
5. Everyone From Zooey Deschanel To Amanda Seyfried Was Considered To Play Harley Quinn!
Finding the perfect Harley Quinn wasn't easy! Emma Roberts was offered the role of Harley Quinn, but turned it down to star in Scream Queens (2015). Among the actresses considered before Margot Robbie accepted the role were Imogen Poots, Amanda Seyfried, Olivia Wilde, Emma Watson, Zooey Deschanel, Lily Collins, Sara Paxton, and Evan Rachel Wood.
6. But The Short List For Deadshot Was Even More Impressive!
If you thought the short list for Harley and Joker were impressive, check out who Warner Bros. considered to play Deadshot! The list includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Oscar Isaac, Daniel Craig, Matthew McConaughey, Johnny Depp, Keanu Reeves, Colin Farrell, Jason Statham, Matt Damon, Idris Elba, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Alexander Skarsgård, Ewan McGregor, Robert Pattinson, Michael Fassbender, Joel Kinnaman and Jon Hamm. What a lineup!
7. Every Costume Will Mean Something To Comic Book Fans!
Harley Quinn was initially created for Batman: The Animated Series and in 1999, she made her first appearance in the comic book Batman: Harley Quinn, where The Joker boasts a fancy tuxedo with a very distinct white flower.
We can take a sneak peak of the same style rocked by our very own Leto's Joker in the trailer while shooting a gold-plated ivory-handled AK-47 rifle. This stylistic choice, is for sure commemorating Harley Quinn's debut in DCEU. Did you know that the gold-plated rifle was also seen in David Ayer's previous film, End of Watch (2012)?
8. Killer Croc's Look Is Practical Effects!
No CGI went into creating Killer Croc's lizard look — it's all FX prosthesis! The prosthetic makeup that went onto Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje's head and shoulders, along with the painting of his body required about five hours of work. It also looks like Killer Croc is completing his look by wearing clothes made from crocodile skin (let's hope it's not made from real crocodiles).
9. Every Member Of The Squad Has A Vendetta Against Batman!
How would you feel toward the person who put you in jail? My guess is that you wouldn't really like them. Unfortunately for Bruce Wayne, this is the case with our favorite villains. In an interview, Zack Snyder noted that the Suicide Squad members all share a vendetta against Batman because he is the one who locked them up.
10. Suicide Squad May Show More Villains Than We First Thought
There are rumors that Ra's al Ghul, Hugo Strange and other Batman villains will appear in cameos in order to set up future DCEU movies. Not much is known about this, but Christopher Plummer is rumored to appear as Ra's al Ghul in a small cameo.
11. In True Harley Fashion, Margot Robbie Tattooed A Guy...And Made A Mistake!
You may have heard that both cast and crew members decided to get tattoos last summer, with the intentionally misspelled word "skwad" on their skin forever as a true bonding experience. Margot Robbie, who's playing the mischievous Harley Quinn, misspelled the word as "SWAD" when she tattooed the cast assistant, who had bravely volunteered to get the tattoo first.
Both Will Smith (Deadshot) and Cara Delevingne (Enchantress) also tried their skills as tattoo artists. Jared Leto, decided not to get inked.
And there we have it! Proof that the road to getting the Suicide Squad assembled has been just as weird and wonderful as the movie is likely to be! I hope you enjoyed the facts and want to share your own in the comments section.
Suicide Squad is scheduled to be released on August 5. In the mean time, check out the final trailer that was released on July 18!
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Elements of Plot Structure
Characters & Characterization
Atmosphere (Mood)
Setting can be broken into FOUR different aspects:
Elements of the Short Story
Protagonist - the main character of the story.
Antagonist - this character(s) opposes the protagonist.
Round - a fully developed character who is complex and has many characteristics.
Flat - a character who lacks development, complexity, and only has a few traits.
Static - a character who does not change over the course of a story.
Dynamic - a character who undergoes a permanent change in their personality or outlook.
Characters are built and defined by five different attributes:
Effect on Others
This is known as 'characterization'.
Theme: The topic or subject of a story, which the author explores over the course of the story.
Geographical/Physical Location
Weather Conditions
Where the events of the story occur and where characters live/interact.
Terrain: mountain, forest, canyon, etc.
When the story takes place.
Time of day
Historical period
The type of weather that is occurring around the characters.
Social Setting/Cultural Context
Aspects that deal with the human environment among which the events occur.
Media - Music, movies, television, etc.
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Observe and analyze the following pictures. Identify as many characteristics of the setting as you possible can and write them down on a piece of paper. Make conclusions based on information in the photo.
The plot is the planned sequence of events of a story, which form a beginning, middle, and end.
Plot is usually broken down into the following SIX components:
Initial Incident
Rising Action
Falling Action
Plot Structure
Types of Conflict
There are SIX kinds of conflict:
Character vs. Society
Character vs. Self
Character vs. Character
Character vs. Nature
Character vs. Technology
Character vs. Supernatural
These conflicts can also be broken down as INTERNAL conflicts and EXTERNAL conflicts
Atmosphere (Mood) refers to the feeling, emotion, or mood a writer creates in a reader through their tone and style of writing.
It can be created by:
descriptions of the setting or objects within the setting
in the appearance or feelings of characters
actions that take place in the story
Word choice and sentence structure are crucial in creating an appropriate and effective atmosphere.
Comparison 1
Comparison 2
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way."
-Charles Dickens, 'A Tale of Two Cities'
The way the author expresses him/herself and conveys his/her ideas.
Style is very personal and is broken into many different components.
II. Imagery - Sensuous Language
I. Point of View
First Person Perspective
Third Person Perspective
Told from the perspective of a character participating in the action of the story.
May be the protagonist or a secondary character.
Pronouns used include: I, me, mine, we, us, etc.
Told from the perspective of somebody not directly involved in the action of the story.
Pronouns used include: He, she, they, it, his, her, their, etc.
Language that appeals to the five senses.
Sight - That tiger looks more ferocious than Mr. Ryan without coffee.
Sound - The teacher sounds unbelievably angry.
Touch - The sand felt wet and coarse under my feet.
Taste - The candy had a bitter taste when I popped it in my mouth.
Smell - The scent of boys locker room nearly made me faint!
II. Imagery - Figurative Language
Figurative language refers to words and phrases that have a meaning other than their ordinary or literal meaning.
V. Symbolism
Symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense.
Symbolism can take many forms. It can be shown as:
An object (ex. a chain representing imprisonment)
An image (ex. the image for biohazard)
An action (ex. a smile may stand for friendship)
IV. Diction
Diction refers to the vocabulary best suited for the type of writing piece.
Vocabulary can range from very form to very casual dependent on text in question.
Formal Diction (essay, article) - Ex. They are not angry.
Casual Diction (exposition of a short story) - Ex. They aren't mad.
Slang (dialogue, first person narration) - Ex. They ain't ticked off.
For the following examples, identify whether it is formal, casual, or slang.
Let's go get some dinner.
It is vital to understand the text one reads.
Computers are a major pain in the neck.
The Mona Lisa looks weird from up close.
Pickett's charge at the Battle of Gettysburg was surely an awe-inspiring sight.
Kelvin drove his slick ride to school this AM.
The use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
Three Types:
Situational Irony
Verbal Irony
Dramatic Irony
Verbal Irony: The use of words to mean something different from what is actually said.
For example: "I really appreciate the 10 000 word essay I have to write over summer break..."
Situational Irony: When there is a difference between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.
Ex. A fire truck that is on fire.
Dramatic Irony: In a play, movie, TV show, book, etc., the audience is aware of something that the characters do not know.
Ex. In a police show, an officer is friends with the criminal that he is pursuing but doesn't know it.
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I've been a big fan of paper toys ever since I stumbled across The Toy Maker's website a long, long time ago. I've made a number of her items, supposedly for the children. If you promise not to tell, I'll admit that I was the one who enjoyed them the most.
Here are some Halloween links so you too can have odd little dioramas or just neat looking stuff around your house.
The Toy Maker's Holiday page (with Halloween and Thanksgiving)
Raven's Blight Manor (I particularly enjoyed the mechanical bat--being all mechanical and all, the moving sculpture--which my daughter asks me to throw away every year because it creeps her out, the hearse play set--how many kids can say they have one of those?, the pocket monsters--perfect for reminding hubby of how much I love him while he's wearing these ghoulish guys at work, the necronomicon books--which my daughter asked me to print over and over again because she uses them as a journal)
For another optical illusion, make this dragon, you can even choose different colors here.
Canon has some very intricate paper toys/crafts (for when you feel like your scissors will never dull)
Epson has luminaries for you to make yourself, masks, and masks, pails, and bags.
HP has masks (I like the tiger), party decorations, pumpkins stencils, cards, and invitations. I like the hanging decorations.
In case you need an accessory for your Harry Potter costume, you can make a wand here.
Family Fun is always chock full of ideas!
Then there's always the inimitable Martha Stewart.
If you think all of the above paper models are for sissies and you could do them blind-folded, then I recommend Haunted Dimensions where you will find scale models of Disney's Haunted Mansion and surroundings.
For the seriously hard-core Halloween fanatics (not me), the Make blog has some great ideas, not to mention a whole contest for this year.
We're having a Halloween party on the 27th--so I'm off to actually decorate my house and figure out activities and menus. Pin the grin on the Jack O'Lantern, anyone?


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Hillary will kill the economy faster than Trump will say tax cut. the entitlement that the liberals want will increase government spending and put us further down the road to an unavoidable economic depression. If nothing is done about the national debt by 2050 there will be a point of no return. Hillary want's to continue Obama's anti coal agenda, which will raise the cost of living dramatically. I'm all about making good environmental choices, but we need coal, and we need it to burn clean, not to use other sources of energy that cost more than double of coal.
Also, Hillary wants to take our guns away, and she mentioned gun control on numerous occasions last night.


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This is especially apparent if you now have metal fillings or a gold tooth. Metal and gold, after all, are not normal components of teeth. There's a huge difference between gold or metal combination fillings and porcelain dental crowns that reflect the translucence of natural teeth. Plus, porcelain restorations are now as strong, or stronger, than your own teeth. Ask your cosmetic dentist to take before-and-after photos so you can see the difference for yourself.
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Have you ever smiled in the mirror and wondered what if?
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Cosmetic dentistry isn't "just for movie stars" or "just for women." Typically it's very conservative treatment that returns huge dividends in personal self-confidence.
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Introduction

The uname command within Linux allows you to view system information about your Linux environment.

In this guide I will show you how to use uname effectively.

uname

The uname command on its own isn't particularly useful.

Try it for yourself. Open up a terminal window and type the following command:

uname

The chances are the only word that is returned is Linux.

Wow that is good isn't it. Unless you are using one of those distributions deliberately designed to look like other operating systems such as Zorin, Q4OS or Chromixium you probably already knew that.

uname -a

At the other end of the scale you can use the following command:

uname -a

This time you get a whole raft of information as follows:

kernel name

node name

kernel release

kernel version

machiine

processor

hardware platform

operating system

What you actually get is output which looks something like this:

Linux your-computer-name 3.19.0-32-generic #37-14.04.1-Ubuntu SMP Thu Oct 22 09:41:40 UTC 2015 x86_64 X86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux

Obviously if I hadn't told you want the column contents were the information wouldn't have necessarily been that meaningful.

uname -s

The following command shows you the kernel name on its own.

uname -s

The output from this command is Linux but if you are on another platform such as BSD it will be different.

You can of course achieve the same results by not supplying the -s at all but it is worth remembering this switch in case the developers decide to change the default output for the uname command.

If you prefer to use a more reader friendly switch you can also use the following notation:

uname --kernel-name

The output is the same but your fingertips will now be a little bit shorter.

Incidentally if you are wondering what a kernel is then Wikipedia explains it nicely as follows:

The Linux kernel is a Unix-like computer operating system kernel. It is used world-wide: the Linux operating system is based on it and deployed on both traditional computer systems such as personal computers and servers, usually in the form of Linux distributions,[9] and on various embedded devices such as routers and NAS appliances. The Android operating system for tablet computers, smartphones and smartwatches is also based atop the Linux kernel.

uname -n

The following command shows you the node name of your computer:

uname -n

The output from the uname -n command is your computer's host name and you can achieve the same effect by typing the following into a terminal window:

hostname

You can also achieve the same effect by using the slightly more reader friendly command:

uname --nodename

The results are exactly the same and it is down to preference which one you go for. Note that hostname and nodename aren't guaranteed to be the same on non Linux systems.

uname -r

The following command shows you just the kernel release:

uname -r

The output of the above command will be something along the lines of 3.19.0-32-generic.

The kernel release is important when it comes to configuring hardware. Modern hardware isn't compatible with all releases and is usually included from a certain point onwards.

For example when version 1 of Linux was invented I doubt there was much call for drivers for 3d printers or touch screen displays.

You can achieve the same effect by running the following command:

uname --kernel-release

uname -v

You can find the version of the Linux kernel you are running by typing the following command:

uname -v

The output of the version command will be something along the lines of #37~14.04.1.1-Ubuntu SMP Thu Oct 22 09:41:40 UTC 2015.

The kernel release differs from the version by the fact that the version shows you when the kernel was compiled and which version you are at.

For example Ubuntu might compile the 3.19.0-32-generic kernel 50 times. The first time they compile it the version will say #1 as well as the date it was compiled. Similarly on the 29th version it will say #29 as well as the date it was compiled. The Linux release is the same but the version is different.

You can get the same information by typing the following command:

uname --kernel-version

uname -m

The following command prints the machine hardware name:

uname -m

The result will look something like x86_64.

Incidentally if you run the uname -p and the uname -i command the result may well also be x86_64.

In the case of uname -m this is the machine architecture itself. Think about this at motherboard level.

You can get the same information by running the following command:

uname --machine

uname -p

The following command shows you the processor type:

uname -p

The result will more than likely be the same as the machine hardware name such as x86_64.

This command refers to the CPU type.

You can achieve the same result by typing the following command:

uname --processor

uname -i

The following command shows you the hardware platform.

uname -i

This command will show the hardware platform or if you like the operating system type. You may for instance have an x86_64 platform and machine but only be running a 32-bit operating system.

You can achieve the same result by typing the following command:

uname --hardware-platform

uname -o

The following command shows you the operating system:

uname -o

If you are using a standard Linux desktop operating system such as Ubuntu, Debian etc then you won't be surprised to know that the output is GNU/Linux. On a phone or tablet the operating system would be Android.


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Trustom Pond
|Trustom Pond
|South Kingstown Washington County, Rhode Island
|41°22′17″N 71°34′57″W / 41.3714905°N 71.5825599°WCoordinates: 41°22′17″N 71°34′57″W / 41.3714905°N 71.5825599°W
|Primary inflows
|precipitation, groundwater
|Catchment area
|794 acres (321 ha)[1]
|Basin countries
|United States
|Surface area
|180 acres (73 ha)[1]
|Average depth
|1.3 ft (0.40 m)[1]
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Trustom Pond is a closed lagoon in South Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States.[3] It is one of nine coastal lagoons (referred to as "salt ponds" by locals) in southern Rhode Island.[4][5] It has a surface area of 800 acres (320 ha), and is the only undeveloped salt pond in the state.[6][7] The pond averages 1.3 feet (0.40 m) deep, and has a salinity level of 5 parts per thousand. It is non-tidal, except when breached by storms.[1] The water directly receives about 219,844,022 US gallons (832,200,150 L) of precipitation per year, with an estimated 796,215 US gallons (3,014,000 L) in daily groundwater flow.[8] No streams flow into the pond, though a nearby stream "captures water that otherwise would have flowed to Trustom Pond".[9]
Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge is a National Wildlife Refuge, inhabited by over 300 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, and 20 species of reptiles and amphibians.[7] As such, it is a popular bird-watching destination.[10] In 1987, 365 acres (148 ha) of land were donated to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; subsequent donations and purchases raised the protected area to 800 acres (320 ha), with current plans for expansion. The wildlife refuge receives approximately 50,000 visitors annually.[7] The Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge includes 3 miles (4.8 km) of foot trails, surrounded by fields, shrublands, woodlands and small freshwater ponds.[11] Wildlife managers create breachways to the Block Island Sound, lowering water levels and creating mudflats which become feeding areas for waders.[12]
See also[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "Trustom Pond General Features Data". Rhode Island South Shore Sea Grant. Archived from the original on September 8, 2008. Retrieved 2009-05-25., quoting RIGIS 2001 (area) and Lee 1980 (salinity)
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Trustom Pond
- ^ "Salt Ponds of Rhode Island" (PDF). Rhode Island Sea Grant. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 17, 2008. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ Donald Wyatt (1995). "Rhode Island's last execution". FAQs.org. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ S.W. Nixon and B. A. Buckley (2007). "Nitrogen Inputs to Rhode Island Coastal Salt – Too Much of a Good Thing" (PDF). Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ "Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge". VisitRhodeIsland.com. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ a b c "Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge". U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ "Trustom Pond Freshwater Input Data". Rhode Island South Shore Sea Grant. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ USGS. Hydrogeology and simulated groundwater flow in the Salt Pond region of southern Rhode Island. DIANE Publishing. p. 30. ISBN 1-4223-2575-X.
- ^ "Bird Watching & Wildlife Refuges". South County Tourism Council. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ "Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuges". GORP. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
- ^ Mark Damian Duda and Robert Field (1995). Watching Wildlife. Globe Pequot. p. 80. ISBN 1-56044-315-4.
External links[edit]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rhode Island salt ponds.
- Landforms of Washington County, Rhode Island
- Lagoons of Washington County, Rhode Island
- Saline lakes
- National Wildlife Refuges in Rhode Island
- South Kingstown, Rhode Island
- Protected areas of Washington County, Rhode Island
- Wetlands of Rhode Island
- Protected areas established in 1987
- 1987 establishments in Rhode Island


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Ending an emotional affair...(30 Posts)
I ended a 7 month long distance emotional affair on Saturday
Am so relieved it is over but I miss him terribly and so, so, so, so want to contact him again
Please help me not to, how can I stop thinking about him all the time. I honestly don't want to go back to anything inappropriate with him but I just desperately miss his friendship, care, love. What's going on in my head, given that I have a lovely dh who loves me dearly??
Just want to cry all the time. I know I've brought this on myself by ever going along with something i knew was wrong (despite the fact we're on opposite sides of the world) but telling myself that is not getting me anywhere. Can anyone help me understand what's going on in my head and move on? At the moment, contemplating the rest of life never hearing from him again just seems unbearably sad
Hi OP,
First of all I have a couple of questions in return,
How did this start?
Why did you decide to break contact? did your DH find out?
What are your reasons for choosing your DH over this other man?
Hopefully the answer to some of these questions will help you remember why you must not contact him again.
You need to keep busy, delete his number/email, block on Facebook ect and change your own.
It's all an illusion and would never be the same in RL.
Imagine how you would feel if your DH did this to you?
It's all a huge cliche.
Keep busy, cut contact, work out why you needed this in the first place and work on that.
Thanks for replies
No dh doesn't know. I know how awful it would be for him and us if he did find out. I know it is a cliche and illusion. MN relationships board has been HUGELY helpful in getting me to confront all this and get me to the point of finishing it so am grateful.
Just want a bucket of cold water over my head, that's why I've posted! Posting something so private/secret and yet so cliched has made me feel ridiculous so that's a good start. Have been v interested by posts on other threads with insights into emotional affairs, eg that the secrecy by itself can make it so much more powerful - I hadn't recognised this and it's certainly true.
I know its hard but every time you feel you are weakening just think "cliche, tacky, predictable, sordid"
stay strong.
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Thank you. I don't think that is patronising - actually I feel that ending it has been a huge achievement and something I have found very hard to do. I am so grateful for support and for words that help me to keep a right perspective. Thank you xx
I had an emotional affair. It was awful and wonderful at the same time. I got caught up in the drama of it, felt love like I'd never felt in my life. Until I realised that leading a secret life was destroying me, and my marriage. My dh knew but wouldn't talk about it, he just said 'deal with it'.
I finally understood that i needed to completely break away from talking to this person (he was someone that I'd had an intense relationship with when I was younger). It was hard but we have now completely cut ties.
While it might have been a cliche, and tacky and predictable, it was also very painful. I found that accepting that I did have feelings for this man and then moving on from those feelings helped. Even my dh said 'you can't help your feelings'. I'm very lucky to have him. A few years' on, we are very very happy. I still think about OM constantly - he's someone that will always be in my heart. But he isn't right for me. And I don't want to be with him. My life is with DH.
I can't talk about what happened to me. It was many years ago and almost destroyed my marriage and my mental health. Looking back, it was a diversion. You might think you've met your 'soulmate' but it isn't like that in reality. It might feel all consuming but no good will ever come of it. Managed to save my marriage but it took years. In hindsight I would never do it again. I've also had to help friends through this type of situation. Just think you've had a lucky escape and forget it. He's only a man. No-one special. And will also run a mile if you say you're leaving your husband for him. That's when the 'I love you, want to be with you, have a baby with you' bollocks ends. Don't risk it. Address the problems in your relationship. I'm truly giving you this advice from my own terrible experience.
I posted here recently about my DP who has just stopped contacting me after 5 years. Besides getting support from MN, I've deleted/disposed of everything relating to him. I don't have his number in my phone, his email address in my contacts, any stuff he's ever given me etc. This doesn't mean I don't think of him, but there's less prompts.
I must admit to being rather envious that you have a lovely DH waiting in the wings. Your relationship with him is real, the one with your OM wasn't.
I was in a similar situation, qnd I just focused on DP so much, we where going through a bump and I told him what I wanted him to change, he did and I am just trying to think about him all the time. If you have thoughts of OM, switch straight back to DH, sonething you would like to do with him, look forward to come home for a cuddle, glass of wine, whatever. Try to have similar nice, romantic conversation you where having with OM, and hopefully you will see how wonderful he is. Keep strong!!
kione am very interested in your post (not wishing to hijack..sorry)...when you say your DP changed - how long ago was this? Do people really change? I am in a similar situation, but wondering do people change and does it last. Thank you
In our case yes, I think you can't generalise, everyone is different. Just after Christmas, he said it was work that made him miserable, to be honest he was like that when I met him, but I thought he was "serious" not grumpy and the physical attraction was incredible. He never fell in love head to toes with me, he was very reserved, not sociable, never came to gatherings with my mates, he befriended one in my home town but thats about it. Then I got pregnant (we where only living together in his shared house cos I had lost my job) I was over the moon, his words when I told him where "you are fucking joking me". I said I am nit letting you spoil my happiness, if you are not ready I'll do it on my own (my mum single mum, so had all t he instructions, flus I wad 10 years oldet than her when she had me). He went on a work trip, though about it a decided to stick with us. The first surprise wad when the baby wad born he actually became a lot cudlier!! so we cracked on for 3 years but he became increasingly grumpy and boring again. After lots of thinking after Christmas I told him I was leaving, only down the road and rent a flat, we coupd have DD 50/50. I am not sure if it was before or after this chat that DD jumped in the sofa next to him and said "daddy you are grumpy". Also a girl at his job resigned and his bosses wife left him because if the work too (not sure the details but involves not being there fir their 3 kids under five). All this things really made DP think and realised I was serious too and we could do without a misserable sod in our lifes. So he changed, started.being more possitive, talking his worries with me instead if bottleing them up and most importantly nit letting work get to him. his cilleagues jokingly said he was on drungs as he was happy!. he takes us for lunch out and came to one of my friends birthday parties, he wad surprised ad he knew people and had a giod time!
Anyway, sorry the long post, but yes he did change. Now I needmy feelings back, but thats another story, we are getting there... ask whatever else you need or send me a private if you want.
sorry the spelling, I am on touch phone
Thank you for such a long reply. I am not meaning to 'disappear' but am about to get on an aeroplane! Won't have wifi. A bit (a lot!!!) concerned how I will cope!!!
I've been thinking about starting a thread like this too...
I have been involved in an affair (mostly emotional, not much physical contact really) since September and it has been the most horrendous, difficult and depressing 5 months of my life. Over the last few days I've turned a bit of a corner - yesterday we didnt text at all which is a first for us since this whole mess started. I'm just concerned now about keeping it up, we work together in a fairly small company and I'm worried that unless one of us leaves, it will never properly be over. The problem with that being that we both have our dream jobs that have better pay and conditions than we could get anywhere else. I suppose you reap what you sow...
Anyway, what has helped me reach this point has been:
Identifying what led to this behaviour in my marriage - I have had a few frank conversations with my DH about what our marriage lacks and how I feel. He has been brilliant and has taken on board much of what we've discussed
Attending individual and couple counselling re the above
Turning all of my thoughts and attention to DH - we've been ignoring each other for a long time, and I needed to refocus all of my attention from the other man onto my DH
Realising my behaviour just lacked respect for everyone involved. It lacks respect for my DH and the OM's wife (and children!). It also lacks respect for myself - I would never stoop so low as to see a married man if I was single, why the hell would I do that when I'm in a relationship?!
Thinking about how cliched, nasty and selfish my behaviour is. Yes, I think there are some serious and deep-rooted reasons for it, yes my marriage has slowly been decaying, but although these are reasons they do not excuse the behaviour - nothing can.
Remembering how bloody unhappy the whole situation has made me! The stress, secrets, lies, heartbreak, jealousy, sadness, shame, guilt... Not worth it!
Anyway, sorry if I've high jacked your thread a bit- just want you to know there are others going through similar. Breaking off contact is the best thing you can do - then think about how and why this has happened, and what your future looks like. Good luck!
You'll get there TheCat because you've not let yourself fall for all the usual excuses. There's so much self-deception and self-excusing in these things. Makes such a change to hear from someone who's not doing that. No contact out of work and just the professional when there, sounds like the only way to go. Best of luck.
Really helpful hearing of other people's experiences - thank you
TheCat - I can relate so much to a lot of what you say - esp the misery of it and shock/disbelief at how easily I've been persuaded to discard so many morals I thought I held dear - loyalty, faithfulness, truthfulness, openness to name but a few. It's been a ridiculous rollercoaster over the past 7 months - lots of lows and some incredible highs but always tinged with guilt and shame. It is painful walking away from it all but feels so good and right to be finally taking control and saying "No". I really feel for you being in a position where you see the OM regularly, that must make it a million times harder. I hope things go well for you and that you can stay strong and away from the texts. Good luck
Thank you badinage, I appreciate that. I have spent the affair making the excuses, realising they are just that, beating myself up, and making the excuses again in a difficult, heartbreaking cycle. I've found so much of my behaviour has been cyclical and it is consciously deciding to break those patterns that helps - the only way to do that is to face the reality of the situation and not get lost in the fantasy.
I think you are right, totally professional at work, and no contact outside of work is the only way it will work. Thanks, I'm feelings a bit more confident after getting all of that off my chest
Thanks Reaping - good luck with the future.
My weak moments are when I have PMS ( I suffer badly with mega change of moods) I get peed of with DH by anything and used to turn to OM texts to feel good. I confided in a friend who made me delete his number there and then and I text her instead when I feel the urge (as I know the number anyway) and concentrate on.DH specially when I am in a good mood
Not sure how relevant this is but have any of you seen catfish? It started as a one off documentary about a man who fell in love online, his journey to meet her and what the out come was.
He's now making a series with other people in similar situations. It's on MTV I think on monday nights.. very interesting. One couple had been communicating for 10 years and never met.
These type of relationships are very normal. In such cases, taking steps to getting over these affairs as soon as possible helps in saving your replationship and build trust again. If you're interested to read more, you can do so at www.squidoo.com/getting-over-emotional-affair
Hi all, it is so reassuring to hear your stories. I am recovering from the end of an emotional affair. No contact now for over a week and it is hard to stop obsessing - it is interfering with my work and sleep. It helped me to read up on Limenence - the feeling of being in love and how all encompassing and addictive that can be. I am also worried about reaching out to DH, we are mostly in a good place - frequent sex, chats about kids and work but no touching or affection and the feeling is there that he has withdrawn a little bit too. We got together young, unplanned pg and still together 18 plus years and 3 kids later but financially things have been tough and stress has taken a toll. I miss the way OM gave me self-respect.
Knitpicker, does DH knows about the emotional affair? how do you manage sex without afection or touching? that is how it was for me a few months ago and that is in my opinion why I started getting addicted to OM
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Providence lost game number two in a row Saturday at Xavier 59-53. The Friars loss pushes them back towards the middle of the pack in the big east -- the Friars have now let two straight opportunities to separate themselves in the standings allude them. Providence shot the ball poorly in this contest, finishing the game with 37% from the field and just 31% from behind the arc. Bryce Cotton played all 40 minutes but was defended very effectively by Xavier and finished with just 9 points on 4-11 shooting -- one of his worst outings of the season. The trip to DC is about as close to a must win for the Friars as they could have at this stage of conference play.
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Can We All Feel a Bit Less Squicked Out About Papa Joe Now?
I felt a bit bad* that upon reading that Papa Joe Simpson is GAY!, my initial reaction was "thank goodness, maybe he wasn't pervy and ogling Chestica's boobies in a creepy daddy fashion.
Papa Joe has already had one hell of a year. Back in August, Papa Joe was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence. Prior to that, Papa Joe's muse, Chestica Simpson, had breasts that swelled to the size of Kim Kardashian's ass cheeks after the arrival of her 'named after a boy' daughter, Maxwell. (This would've made Papa Joe happy, while the rest of us were grossed with that knowledge.)
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Joe got the family together about two months ago and came out of the closet," an insider divulged.
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Adding fuel to the fire is the perhaps not-so-coincidental timing of court documents obtained today, revealing Tina Simpson, 52, filed for divorce from Papa Joe back on September 24 in McLennan County, Texas. The two were married for 35 years. In a statement to the public, they claim the split is 'amicable' and there is 'no third party' involved.
Joe and Tina Simpson married in Texas in 1978. Joe spent his early career as a Baptist pastor before he became a full time Hollywood pimp for his daughters, Chestica and Asslee.
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A developer's lawsuit challenging Randolph Township's zoning appears to have little merit but if successful, could have a potentially far-reaching negative impact on the water quality of the Clyde Potts Reservoir in Mendham Township. Randolph and Mendham townships, along with the Morris Land Conservancy, want to buy the development rights to about 900 acres of land now owned by the South east Morris County Utilities Authority. The land is the watershed for the reservoir and it protects the source for drinking water for thousands of people in the area. If the watershed is polluted, the water that flows into the reservoir will also be tainted. The utilities authority is willing to sell the development rights. As long a s the authority owns the development rights, it could one day sell off portions for development. Sale of the rights would guarantee that the land would forever be left undeveloped and protected.
The townships and conservancy have secured several million dollars so far in county and state funds to buy the development rights.
Money is not the obstacle. The obstacle is a lawsuit filed by Robert Carragino J r., owner of Carco Development.
Carragino wants to build 56 single-family homes off Old Brookside Road and smack in the middle of the watershed. Very likely, the utilities authority would back off selling the development rights if Carragino wins his suit and builds his homes. Such a development could endanger the quality of groundwater feeding the reservoir and eliminate the reason to buy or sell the development rights.
At issue in Carragino's lawsuit is a decision by the Township Council in 1999 to rezone the land from half-acre lots to much larger minimum lots, too large to accommodate development that would turn enough profit for the developer. In essence, the new zoning guaranteed the land would not be developed.
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Out Of The Picture by Augustus M. Cileone
Nothing can go wrong in the close-knit community surrounding Philadelphia Sacred Covenant University in North Philadelphia, USA or can it?
Vince Singleton is retired, but works 3 days a week teaching in the English Department and his co-worker Gina Alimentare makes it bearable with her Italian American homemade cannoli, rum cake, or ricotta cheese cake just to name a few. Even though they have a good working relationship where humor is battered about, Vince just isn't himself some days and gets under Gina's skin "What's the matter with you?" demanded Gina. "Is your crazy barometer reading high today? You know, Patterson asked me to make allowances for your weirdness, but, sometimes you can be annoying as hell."
Well-developed characters surround Vince Singleton and his daughter Hope. Post-traumatic stress is just one complication Vince faces since the death of his wife Jewel. When his long time college buddy who encouraged and helped him land his teaching position is murdered even his ongoing therapy sessions with Dr. Michael Probst don't stop the panic attacks.
Vince finds solace with his furry cat friend named Jellybean, as he is compelled as a film enthusiast to get involved in the murder mystery when the clues tie into movie trivia. The pressure is mounting to find this killer before next victim is found dead.
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