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mod_stress attempts to detect stress in a person's voice and generates FreeSWITCH events based on that data.
How does this work?
The module uses FFT to calculate the power spectrum of the call. It then attempts to recognise patterns that may imply stress. For example a strong tremor or volume.
Please note that this will be highly unreliable, generating many false positives/negatives.
Dialplan app
The stress app attaches hooks to the channel to listen to the media in one direction.
stress [ read | write | stop ]
The read parameter (default) listens for stress on the caller's direction, write for stress on the callee's direction and stop removes any previously attached hooks.
The dialplan app can also be invoked on a channel from the console or via ESL (eg fs_cli):
uuid_broadcast <uuid> stress::read uuid_broadcast <uuid> stress::stop
When stress is detected this event is fired. Note both Event-Name and Speech-Type, other modules will raise DETECTED_SPEECH but with a different Speech-Type. Example:
Event-Name: DETECTED_SPEECH Core-UUID: 82054370-3b7c-452d-aade-e77d2eead7fe FreeSWITCH-Hostname: fs01.telefaks.biz FreeSWITCH-Switchname: fs01.telefaks.biz FreeSWITCH-IPv4: 192.168.178.221 FreeSWITCH-IPv6: %3A%3A1 Event-Date-Local: 2013-01-22%2023%3A29%3A11 Event-Date-GMT: Tue,%2022%20Jan%202013%2022%3A29%3A11%20GMT Event-Date-Timestamp: 1358893751566924 Event-Calling-File: mod_stress.cpp Event-Calling-Function: stress_callback Event-Calling-Line-Number: 175 Event-Sequence: 117716 Speech-Type: stress-level Stress-Level: 20000.00 Unique-ID: 178a661c-e135-4e50-8275-9285908287d7
If you whistle into your phone you should see the following messages (example):
2013-01-22 15:51:50.546923 [DEBUG] mod_stress.cpp:173 Stress 20000.00 2013-01-22 15:51:51.566922 [DEBUG] mod_stress.cpp:173 Stress 20000.00 2013-01-22 15:51:53.606924 [DEBUG] mod_stress.cpp:173 Stress 20000.00 2013-01-22 15:51:54.626923 [DEBUG] mod_stress.cpp:173 Stress 20000.00 2013-01-22 15:51:55.666926 [DEBUG] mod_stress.cpp:173 Stress 392.78 2013-01-22 15:51:56.686923 [DEBUG] mod_stress.cpp:173 Stress 0.17
This will confirm the module is listening to speech on the line.


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OK guys, it's officially November, and I thought it's a perfect time to share some November fashion favourites I'll be wearing this month. More to the point, a couple of outfits I've been wearing to death even though we're only 5 days into the month. Ooops!
Obviously it's a rather chilly month, so I've been looking into a few key areas: midi dresses and longer length skirts, faux fur coats, and jumpsuits. Sure, it's bloomin' freezing, but I'm also keeping in mind it's the run up to the party season, and I kinda need some dressy, 'pretty' items for this month too.
First up is this incredible snakeskin print dress from ISAWITFIRST, which sits a shin length, meaning it's a little more wearable than those shorter styles. If you're looking to update your wardrobe with some dresses and skirts this month, I'd highly recommend midi or maxi length.
Plus, they go amazing with heeled ankle boots, if you go for floaty styles.
This dress isn't a typical style of mine. I usually go for fitted, bodycon style outfits, or shorter styles I can wear with tights and heels. But there's something about the sheer material, lovely print and flowing style of this dress.
As the material of this dress is so delicate and fine, I've decided to start rounding up my other items that are like this too and care for them more this Winter. Dry cleaning hasn't been something I get round to doing that often, in fact, I only ever take items to be dry cleaned when I've been a bridesmaid and have a stunning dress to take care of. Or, if I've got a ball style party and I need wine to be professionally cleaned out of a special dress.
But in reality, I have a lot of dresses like this snakeprint one which get ruined in the washing machine, or don't get properly cleaned via hand-washing.
I've been using https://sproose.io for my dry cleaning service in Manchester search, and appears there are many of them, so I'm pretty much sorted for my professional Christmas partywear clean!
Going onto faux fur – which is definitely another material which benefits from dry cleaning – I've now fallen in love with my faux fur black oversized coat from Primark.
It's kinda like a crushed velvet style, and it's so so cosy and comfortable. I literally just want to hug myself when I'm wearing this! It's beautiful and has received so many compliments when I've worn it.
Plus, it cost just £30 from Primark – how brilliant is that?
And last but not least – try not to shiver when you look at the below pic – is this two piece stripe set which looks like a jumpsuit, but is actually a two piece! It's from a new retailer called Runway 247, which actually hasn't launched officially yet, but is set to launch before Christmas.
Vertical stripes give the illusion that I'm a little taller than I actually am. My short 5 ft 3 figure could benefit from being heightened every now and again, so I love wearing this sassy little set!
It's a tie up top with flare detail trousers, and I'll be wearing it this November with a black blazer over the top for that chic, stylish and grown up look.
For more outfit inspiration and fashion ideas, I've recently focused a lot more of fashion looks over at my Instagram account. You'll find a new outfit everyday popping up over there – usually shot in or around Manchester – so it would be great to join me over there!

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Without ever knowing it, Bertha has helped a far distant relative in his 10 year-old long search for his grandaunts Lillie and Malvina Lagasse who were his paternal grandfather's sisters.
My grandfather Léo probably never saw his sister Malvina again after he left his father Stanislas in 1907 when his mother Henriette died. Maybe Léo had already left before her death.
That I will never know.
Lillie and her husband Eugène Dubé came back to St-Hyacinthe for just a few years, then they went back to Bristol, Connecticut. I know this for a fact because I found that family in a 1911 Canadian census page. My grandfather Léo stayed in St-Hyacinthe, and was a boarder with the Gervais family in 1911. He then he got married in September 1912 to Maria Landry. They had a child Yvette who died 11 days later. In the 1920s he disappeared without a trace after his brother-in-law Omer Landry kicked him out of town because of his bad behaviour.
This should be my final chapter on Bertha Lagasse and William Edward Austin. You should know by now that Bertha and William were married on November 16, 1921, and who most of these people on this old photo were.
A few years back I thought it was Gertrude Lagasse and Frank Spielman's wedding.
This next photo is Bertha and William's official wedding picture which was shared by Teresa Pease.
Teresa sent me lots of Bertha and William's pictures.
How I got them is why I had created this blog in 2009. I never doubted for one second that descendants would start sharing their old pictures with me. People have been sharing because they won't find a PayPal symbol on my blog or any of my other blogs for that matter.
I don't write for money.
I write for the excitement and pleasure of finding relatives whom I never thought I had, especially south of the border (I live in Quebec).
Bertha Lagasse proved to be a somewhat elusive young lady because I first thought she was someone else until Teresa found Our Ancestors, left a comment, and started sharing what old pictures she had of Bertha and William.
Bertha was this unknown Mona Lisa smile young woman with Rose Elmira Lagasse at the wheel of a 1917 Ford Model T…
Careful Rose, are you sure you know how to drive…?
Two of the three other women seen here are probably Lilly and Malvina Lagasse. Malvina would be behind Rose, and Lillian would be on the front passenger seat. I still have doubt who is behind Lillie. She is most probably related to the Dubés since both Malvina and Lillie had married Dubés.
Identifying people on old pictures was a sort of a hobby back in 2007. Then I got addicted, and now I can't get enough of searching for people's ancestors.
Bertha is no more an unknown ancestor like William Austin whose one of his ancestors was Alexander Bennett who deserted his post during the Civil War.
Alexander Bennett's story is on Our Ancestors.
To be continued because I found more people I did not know who they were…
Next time, meet the Lamothes…


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Bedford 6th Feb
The G's today return from Bedford with an emphatic victory, all three points and a clean sheet, but may well have to face the cost of losing Steve Laidler to a knee injury midway through the first half and his impressive young replacement Rory Sellick halfway through the second half with an even more worrying injury having been stretchered off the pitch.
The threatened heavy down pours before the match never did materialise and the pitch was in pretty good shape despite being a bit bobbly. The wind however was almost as bad as it was a Thame when the G's met Aylesbury United there earlier in the season. Not the best conditions for flowing football.
It will have cheared the travelling G's fans however to see Richard Ossai helping the G's regular keeper Oneal Garnes warming up before the game. He featured on the bench alongside Danny Bassett, Rory Sellick and newcomer Pasha Tayo-Walker.
The G's lined up without Graeme Purdy (unavailable) so Joao Andrade played at No 9 while in the absence of suspended Will Hutton, Liam Roberts played out wide on the right.
Chris Musgrove returned to partner Tom Willment with Charlie Hutton at right back and Nick Hutchings at left back. This allowed Ashley Lloyd to go back to playing in front of the back four, while the successful central midfield pairing of Louis Hutton (c) and Steve Laidler started with Darren Wheeler as usual out on the left.
Godalming started the match playing into the extremely strong wind, which made anything played long in the air, or on the ground for that matter something of a lottery. In the opening exchanges Bedford where more dominant but, as the half progressed, the G's got more into it and produced some good moves under the circumstances.
On 19 minutes the G's won the first corner the game. On 22 minutes a good run from Steve Laidler, driving out of defence, ended with with Andrade on the right of the goal, but the striker unfortunately couldn't get his shot on target.
A good run by Charlie Hutton on 28 minutes broke through the Bedford defence without getting a good finish.
Steve Laidler was taken off after 37 minutes having injured his left knee stretching for a tackle at full pelt in the midfield. This was one of 4 -5 injuries that required treatment on the pitch in the first half.
The change allowed Rory Sellick to come on and play wide on the right hand side whilst Liam Roberts dropped into midfield alongside Louis Hutton in the boiler room.
Half time 0-0.
The opening moments of the second half saw Joao Andrade go close and then battle to get between the Bedford keeper and his defenders and was able to poke the ball in from close range during a moment of Bedford indecision. G's 1 up.
Moments later Louis Hutton played a free kick from inside the G's half to Darren Wheeler deep in the left corner from where he delivered the ball into the danger area and Rory Sellich speeding in from the right was able to pick it up turn and shoot past the Bedford keeper. G's now 2 up.
Another fine move down the left saw Nick Hutchings feature, leaping to avoid a couple of tackles and the resulting cross saw Andrade head just past the near post. By this time the G's were looking pretty dominant.
26 minutes into the second half after a substantial build-up by the G's in the Bedford half Ashley Lloyd hit a ferocious shot from well outside the area, which went in just under the crossbar. 3 – 0 to Godalming.
Danny Bassett came on for Joao Andrade and looked lively chasing down the Bedford defenders at every chance.
Rory Sellick also had to leave the field injured after receiving a strong challenge that brought a yellow card for the Bedford player, one of three in all that the referee dispensed to the Bedford team, with none to the G's.
This brought Pasha Tayo-Walker on for his first appearance for the G's. He showed his confidence and skill on the ball, but his slight frame appeared a mismatch against some of the defenders.
All round a very pleasing result for the squad who probably felt a bit hard done by after the result on Tuesday. Oneal had a pretty quiet game as Bedford were unable to come up with anything much once they got into the final third.
Hopefully Rory has not suffered too serious an injury and will be back playing in the team soon.
|Attempts on goal
|On target
|12 ( 4 offside)
|17 (4 offside)
|Poss 1st half
|45 %
|Poss 2nd half
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Hey guys. Just looking for ideas to mod some stuff of mine.
Hey guys. Just looking for ideas to mod some stuff of mine.
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Hello and welcome to all the lovely new people. I'm not new but not old lol ... and thanks TGS for putting this thread here. Great idea m8 +rep.
Hey hey, I've been browsing as a guest for a while, and I gotta say I love what I see. I'm somewhat into the whole modding/performance scene and absolutely love looking at what projects are being done and pushing the boundaries of case modding!
Looking for someone to do some mod work and thought this would be a good place to start.
Hey Everyone. My Name Is Walter And I Can Take A Computer Apart Put It Back Together And Thats It. I Know Some Basic Things In Putting Them Together And A Good General Idea About What It Needs So Yeah. Any Ideas Or Tips Send Them my Way Please.
I've seen lots of forums that have crashed and burned, so it's always nice to see a continuing flow of new members. It all comes down to real people who care enough to take time out of their crazy lives to make this place so special. The writing staff, moderators, and admin are constantly taking up new measures to make TBCS thee place to visit.
I seriously love this place.
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Hello everyone at TBCS. I have joind TBCS because it's the best place I've found for forums and worklogs. I will be starting on my second custom built computer hopefully within the next month. My first case mod was "HALO" which only a few people here know about, it was over at the modshop until it closed earlier in september. I haven't gotten a real chance to look at alot of work from you guys, but what I have seen is incredible and I hope you guys keep up the good work.
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i wonder if you can apply your ai to a starcraft 2 mod like sc2bw ? in fact, i have tried it with sc2bw and got a lot of error on display of my screen. will be great if we apply an ai mod like yours to such a mod, in fact the ai of sc2bw sucks you just have to send in some units early (like zergling, or marines&medic or some zealot), and the ai surrenders. the only attack it perform. is like 3 to 8 units (yeah, like 5 zergling and 3 hydralisk, when i already got like 10 marine and 5 medic).when you send your units in their mineral line, they just attack you with all their probe. and the only thing they do after this attack, is expanding or buildings worker. EVEN ON VERY HARD
i wish, in the future, we can have your ai for sc2bw.
with that said, i am currently trying your ai
i will edit this post for giving you my feedback. because i have just played 1 game as zerg, vs terran on very easy (yeah, i tough i was much harder, a little bit of like the GT ai.
so i'll test it and then show you what i think of it


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Dr. Dana traveled to Africa in October of 2011 with a World Vets team to give veterinary care to the working donkeys of Kahama, Tanzania. This was by far the hardest trip she has taken to date! The challenges of language and cultural barriers were remarkable.
In Kahama the tiny donkeys are used to pull carts that transport goods to market and bring supplies home to the villages. Without these little guys commerce would be stalled and local economy stymied. These people are poverty stricken and live a life almost inconceivable to Western culture. There are few flush toilets, clothes are second hand and human medical care is practically non-existent. The donkeys are treated like a tool. If they cannot work due to health or lameness problems, they are discarded and left to starve.
The goal of World Vets was to train and equip the local animal care agents in basic care, with the thought that if they received help to improve the health care of the donkeys, it would improve the quality of life of the animals and also the people who employ them. In addition, World Vets presence and concern for the donkeys should increase the value of the animals in the eyes of the people.
In all, 260 donkeys were cared for by the team, and 1000 additional doses of dewormer and tetanus vaccines were left to help even more donkeys. Through your generous donations the World Vets team was able to leave dental and hoof tools with the local veterinarian. This will allow him, now that he is properly trained, to provide foot and dental care to the donkeys in his practice area for years to come.
"I am blessed to be supported by such an outstanding group of friends, family and donkey lovers! 100% of the donations were used solely for the purchase of supplies used for the donkey care on this trip. I was able to make a more significant impact because of your generosity!" – Dr. Dana


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My School Uniform
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It soon returned, and this girl is going to change schools. It thus uses Games for girls so that you help to choose a school uniform. By the way Take this opportunity to advise it in his hair and help her choose her glasses. A very cute dress up game.


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WATCH | Brazen smash-and-grab during peak traffic in Durban
A daring thief casually ran off with a bag stolen from the front seat of a vehicle travelling on a Durban highway on Monday afternoon.
In a video making its rounds on social media, a man - who had been waiting in the bushes for the unsuspecting victim - is seen casually jogging up to a vehicle, smashing the passenger window and running off with a bag.
The incident, which occurred on the King Cetshwayo Highway (formerly Jan Smuts Highway) offramp onto the N2, was over within seconds.
The victim did not stop. The man is seen running back into the bushes.
Combined Community Watch manager Domenic King said the man may have had accomplices.
"He knew there was a bag in that car. Someone must have tipped him off. Maybe someone at the robots before the offramp [saw] the bag and informed the man that there was an easy target approaching him."
King warned motorists to hide their valuable belongings as smash-and-grabs were common, especially during peak traffic.
"If your windows are not tinted, keep your bag in the boot," he said.
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This Cute Little Boy Stops at Nothing to Blow Out His Birthday Candle
This little boy can't wait to eat his birthday cupcake, but something is standing in his way: the burning candle. No matter how many times he tries to blow it out, he just can't make it happen. He even picks up the cupcake to see if less distance will help. His huffs and puffs are hilariously cute, and we get to see him enjoy the fruits of his labor.


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The Quality Policy of IBERNOR, S.L., is based on the following commitments:
Commitment in matters of social responsibility according to actions, processes and decisions which are taken in response to employment and social commitments.
Commitment to quality management based on risk management.
Commitment to obtain and maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
Commitment to comply with all legal, contractual or other requirements which are applicable due to our activity.
Commitment to undertake the work within a management environment which ensures a continuous improvement in the processes, the methods of operations and the relations with interested parties, through the establishment and periodical revision of the quality objectives and the quality policy.
- Commitment to share and disseminate the quality policy within the company and that this is understood, through communication and ongoing training with workers.
Commitment to effectively control and manage all departments, to meet the objectives and obtain a high degree of quality of same, in particular highlighting:
- Commitment to care and relationship with our customers
- Commitment to the quality of our projects and assistance
- Commitment to coordinate the activities of the centres
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CNN reports:
Rep. Steve King, the Iowa Republican who was stripped of his congressional committee assignments earlier this year, was not allowed to fly aboard Air Force One on Tuesday as President Donald Trump traveled to Iowa, two GOP officials say.
King, who represents the state's 4th District in Western Iowa, asked the White House to join the President's entourage, but administration officials rejected the request, two officials familiar with the matter told CNN.
Republican Sens. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Deb Fischer of Nebraska joined Trump aboard Air Force One. Ernst had not been planning to travel with the President, citing her voting schedule, but ended up flying to Iowa with Trump.
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Dr. Samuel Henderson Sr. built this home and gave it to his daughter, Sally Martin Henderson in 1881. In 1924 owner Margret Watkins added on the right side of the house. At one time the house was divided into four apartments. In 1971 it was lovingly restored to its original elegance and grandeur.
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The Bournemouth Echo featured an article about The Compassionate Friends' support group for bereaved parents in Bournemouth set up by Jane in April 2017. The article includes some lovely pictures of Jane and her beautiful daughter Ann.
Read more about Jane's motivation for setting up the group here.
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The expression "I died and went to heaven" was clearly made for Joy's Chicken Adobo. Joy's rendition of 2 traditional Filipino favorites left everyone going back for more.
The Chicken Tinola was comfort food at its best. "The next time you're in town, Sally Fallon," says Joy, "our chapter will prepare this dish for you!" Our group of 11 thoroughly enjoyed Joy's traditional Filipino stew and healing broth. You could literally feel the nutrients absorbing into every cell or your body. There is nothing else like it.
One of my favorite parts of the evening was when Joy started telling us about Filipino culture and how it revolves around family, food, and lively dinner conversation.
Joy spoke nostalgically about growing up in Los Angeles as a first generation Filipina. When she was a child, memories abounded with stories of aunts and grandmothers and chickens in the back yard, fresh vegetable gardens, and folks getting together on a regular basis to spend long hours at the table together. Meal time was not only a time to eat, but also a time to share stories, tell jokes, play games, and sometimes even indulge in Karaoke.
Filipino cultural and culinary tradition truly revolves around not only food for flavor and health but also dining for togetherness and community. Joy reflected fondly on her youth among her compatriots, and how they gathered, prepared, and and enjoyed their meals. Everyone at the potluck could really taste the love in her food. True to tradition, Joy represented her culture's generosity and hospitality by making plenty to share, with plenty of delectable left-overs to bring home.
Now Joy wants to lead a Weston A. Price Foundation trip to the Philippines. If this potluck dinner is any indication, that will be a trip you won't want to miss. Thank you, Joy for filling and enlightening us with Filipino nourishment for both the body and the soul!


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Karl notices something odd about his sister the morning after a blind date. A coldness in her manner; nothing anyone else would notice. Suspicious, he confronts her about the date but she turns nasty, accusing him of taking a perverse interest in her sex life.
When he next sees her, months later, she seems back to normal, until a harmless comment provokes a sudden, violent response. As her mental state fluctuates, Karl seeks out the man she dated just before her personality began to change, convinced she is suppressing a painful memory from that night. But what he discovers is something far more sinister, and pervasive, than he'd ever imagined.
Strictly for adult readers, THE MANY is the first book of a trilogy that explores contemporary themes of corruption, sexuality and gender, while shedding light on a shadowy evil that is both disturbing and frighteningly real.
Well this story really captures the essence of eerie from page one as the first paragraph puts you on your guard and this is how it feels for the rest of the book. Going on a blind date, although exciting, must be a bit scary, but imagine if that person said something that you know they shouldn't have known about you. Got your attention? Well it grabbed mine!
I was really quite hooked on this story as Nathan Field had captured my curiosity of why and how these women were so changed from happy go lucky fun loving women to violent and unpredictable strangers to their families. His writing has that shock element that I love. The moments that you don't see coming even if you had been there you just would not have been able to prevent. I just had to stop reading for that minute for somethings to really sink in and to think, did that just happen? kind of moments.
I couldn't second guess where this story was going as when I thought that I had it sussed a spanner was thrown in the works and I had to rethink. There were a number of shocks that I was not expecting at all. This is very much an adult read. I am delighted that this is book one of three. I wish to thank Netgalley for a copy of this novel that I have chosen to review
Nathan Field has had a variety of jobs in a number of different countries. When he's not working, he enjoys road trips, drinking at dive bars, listening to music, and spending time with family.


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Amazin' voice
Mets' Cohen follows in footsteps of Scully
They could call it Pay Per Listen: nine innings, for the heavyweight championship of baseball announcing, 10 points to the winner of an inning, nine or less to the loser.
In this corner of Dodger Stadium, the challenger, from Parkway Village, Queens, wearing the SNY trunks, Gary Cohen. In the far corner, the undefeated, undisputed, heavyweight champion of the world — the legendary, Vin Scully. From their perches high above the ownership turmoil that has plagued the franchises, Cohen goes larynx to larynx with the man he grew to idolize, and you only hope Bob Murphy and Red Barber can hear them up in heaven.
"Every sport has its iconic announcer," Cohen told the Rumble. "It's obviously Marv [Albert] for basketball, it's [Mike] Doc Emrick for hockey, and it's Vinny for baseball."
It has been Vinny for baseball since the 1950s.
"Nobody's been able to use the English language and paint a picture the way Vinny has," Cohen said. "He's a phenomenon.
"No one will ever touch him."
Cohen, however, has proven that he is a legitimate challenger to the throne.
"I liked him right from the start," Albert told The Rumble. "I think he's now one of the premier baseball announcers in the country."
Albert, the legendary voice of the Knicks and Rangers starting in the 1960s, was Cohen's first announcing idol.
"What was different about Marv was A) his ability to describe, down to the most minute detail, to bring the game home to somebody who couldn't see it and B) the fact he was so unbelievably honest," Cohen said.
Cohen grew up a Mets/Bud Harrelson fan, but you won't know it when you listen to him work today's Subway Series finale.
"There are two sides of me. There's the fan, and then there's the broadcaster. As a broadcaster, I have tremendous respect for the Yankees," Cohen said. "I will always give them their due.
Cohen also has the highest respect for Scully.
"He's the nicest man in the world," Cohen said. "He didn't know me from Adam. He was as gracious as he could possibly have been welcoming me to the fraternity."
Cohen's gifts have not gone unnoticed by the Hall of Famer.
"Gary is an outstanding announcer, worthy of being the voice of the New York Mets," Scully told the Rumble.
Starks Foundation dishes out 22 assists
John Starks' foundation held a reception in Manhattan on Tuesday to announce 22 recipients of his new college scholarship, the "2011 3-point Scholarship." High school seniors from the New York area and Tulsa, Okla., were eligible.
Starks is from Tulsa, where he will be inducted in August in the Tulsa Sports Hall of Fame.
Starks, the Knicks alumni relations advisor, started the John Starks Foundation in 1994. More than $44,000 worth of grants were awarded through the Starks' scholarship.
Ripken gives props to Jeter
Hall of Fame shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. plays defense for Derek Jeter with Fran Healy on an all-new episode of "The Game 365," which premieres tomorrow (10 p.m.) on MSG Plus.
"I think all players are susceptible to some kind of examination later on," Ripken said. "And the hard part about Derek is we're comparing Derek to the old Derek. Look at just now: would I want a shortstop who could hit .275-.300, that can score 111 runs, and then make every single play? Oh, and by the way, when we get to the playoffs, he's going to hit .350 or .375.
"Who would not want that shortstop?" Ripken said. "But sometimes his numbers come down a little bit and people start to say, 'He's not the same Derek.' Well, forget about the old Derek, this Derek is pretty good right now. What other team would want him as its shortstop right now? I'd say probably damn near all of them."
Capturing MLB history
The MLB Opus Classic Edition measures 18-by-13 inches, weighs 26 pounds, features more than 400 pages, approximately 400 photographs, including many hidden jewels from MLB's archives, accompanied by 60,000 words — and retails for $295.
There are countless pages on the Yankees and Mets from the days of the Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio through the 1986 Mets championship, the opening of Citi Field and Yankee Stadium and the Yankees' 2009 World Series championship. All 30 teams are represented in a book filled with classic excerpts and an epic history of the game and its watershed moments and chronicling of its iconic heroes (from the Bambino to Jackie Robinson to Hank Aaron).
The Opus can be purchased on http://www.mlbopus.com.
Brokaw last Dodgers fan in his family
Longtime Dodgers fan Tom Brokaw, promoting his Fox Sports baseball series "Boys in the Hall" on SiriusXM Mad Dog Radio, recalled George Steinbrenner inviting him over lunch to be his guest at Yankee Stadium for Game 6 of the 1977 World Series.
"I'm a Dodger guy, and I haven't said anything to him," Brokaw said. "So I go home and say to the kids, 'We don't want to miss this, we can't breathe a word about the Dodgers, just can't breathe a word about the Dodgers. We're going to this game.'
"So they go out there and they're kind of in a state of terror. Steinbrenner comes over to the table and says, 'Just great to have you here, the box is right down behind the dugout, you're going to be in a great place.'
"We go down and sit for the game," he adds. "Jennifer, my oldest, has bet a friend a quarter that the Dodgers are going to win. So she's very nervous, and Reggie [Jackson] comes up, she said, 'Daddy, Reggie (Jackson) hits home runs,' and I said, 'It's not happening.' It's the night he hit three. Three first pitches, out. By the end of the ninth inning, Jennifer Brokaw is a Thurman Munson fan. My middle daughter is a lifelong Yankee fan to this day. I lost them all, all for the Yankees."
MSG maker of dreams
This week 40 children from SCO Family of Services are invited to attend "Dream Week" through Madison Square Garden's Garden of Dreams Foundation.
Because of a donation from Long Island resident and longtime Rangers fan Peter Wunsch, they will get to practice basketball and hockey with Knicks and Rangers alumni, bowl with celebrities, play tennis with USTA pros, dance with Radio City Rockettes and more.
The children from SCO Family Services all share major behavioral problems as a result of broken homes and neglect.


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"Bacteria, worms, and parasites have counted hours. Free yourself from it and come back in perfect health thanks to Keto Detox Cleanse! ". Infestations with bacteria, worms, and parasites are among the lowest diseases that the human organism may find itself having to fight.
The danger of these unwelcome guests is due to the fact that the symptoms caused by their presence are similar. If not identical to those of many other pathologies and therefore often it is not possible to attribute. Precisely to their presence. Digestive problems or sleep, chronic fatigue, unexplained allergies, which are therefore not treated correctly.
In just two weeks thanks to these tablets the body will regain all the strength and the ability to fight viruses and bacteria, keeping health intact and restoring vitality. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), around 14 million people a year suffer from pests. So why not take preventive action by performing a "cleaning" of all possible contaminants?
But from today, regardless of what the symptoms are, there is a new natural treatment that can eliminate parasites and worms and counteract their symptoms and effects, its name is Keto Detox Cleanse.
Let's find out together what made Keto Detox Cleanse one of the products with the highest number of packages sold in the last six months, in America and abroad.
Introduction to Keto Detox Cleanse:
Keto Detox Cleanse is a new natural preparation to purify the body and eliminate worms and parasites. It is the best natural answer to the question on how to detoxify and purify one's body in a natural and above all definitive way.
According to the opinions of those who have tried them, these capsules recently arrived in America, work in a targeted way and are able to expel waste and parasites that have accumulated over time from our body. Cleanse supplement stimulates the body to get rid of waste and also fat deposits, and also helps to counteract swelling and stimulates the processes that lead to the disposal of excess fluids.
Thanks to its tested formula, this Cleanse supplement is able to completely clean the gastrointestinal tract, alleviating digestive problems and detoxifying all infested organs. It will help you feel more vital both physically and mentally.
How Keto Detox Cleanse works?
Keto Detox Cleanse is a natural and safe treatment against pests and their removal. Thanks to these tablets, it will be possible to expel the toxins from the body, strengthening the immune system and pushing the body to fight viruses and bacteria correctly. The natural formulation also allows children and the elderly to use these detox tablets. Cleaning is effective, painless and rapid. Let's see how it works once you start using Keto Detox Cleanse.
Removes Parasite I: it is not possible to use parasites on the digestive system alone and find out what kind of parasite attacked us is almost impossible. Therefore this innovative method acts on a wide range of parasites and destroys them regardless of the internal organ they have infested both the brain. The heart and the intestine.
Exhaust Toxins from the Organism: The purification of the digestive system from harmful toxins is a natural energy impulse to the organism. Which allows to recover vitality and get rid of sensations such as fatigue and heaviness, resistance increases and the body recovers the full tone.
Strengthen the Organism: After a few days of taking, the body's immunity level increases. The natural composition supports the reconstruction of damaged tissues and organs. Restores the microflora in the intestine and creates an environment which is difficult for the life of parasites.
How to use Keto Detox Cleanse?
Just follow the manufacturer's instructions and take 1 capsule a day, after breakfast with a large glass of water. The manufacturer advises against taking this slimming tablet after 10 am, to avoid sleeplessness. It is also recommended to drink at least 8 glasses of water throughout the day to facilitate pest elimination. The treatment must be carried out for four weeks, after which only one tablet per week is enough to avoid the risk of relapse. The ideal would be to carry out the treatment for at least one consecutive month.
Does Keto Detox Cleanse really work?
A good pesticide product can be the ideal solution to eliminate the extra pounds due to a non-functioning immune system, caused by the attack of parasites. Yes, this works and helps eliminate larvae and worms, but also smaller parasites invisible to the naked eye. Moreover thanks to the elimination of toxins from the body, you will strengthen the natural protection of the body.
For the product to be effective it is essential to follow the manufacturer's instructions and follow the dosage as suggested. It is also essential to follow the correct rules for handling food, avoiding raw foods and wash fruits and vegetables well using a specific food-grade disinfectant. Particular attention must be paid to fish and shellfish that are not cooked, or cooked for a short time and at low temperatures.
Obvious Effects after only 2 Weeks of Use:
Keto Detox Cleanse's manufacturer indicates as timing for an obvious change about 2 weeks. However, it may take longer, as some parasites need prolonged treatment. Furthermore, for some people, the accumulation of toxins could be so important that a complete purification in just two weeks would be difficult. Taking Keto Detox Cleanse capsules is safe for your health and has no contraindications or side effects.
What makes Keto Detox Cleanse so effective?
Keto Detox Cleanse is certainly effective due to the carefully selected natural ingredients. The licorice root extract is able to promote the natural detoxification process and helps the natural expulsion of cellular waste and parasites. While at the same time it is able to bring enormous benefits to the functioning of the liver. The extract of milk thistle enriched with Acai berries has the task of removing harmful toxins from the body and supporting the reconstruction of the intestinal microflora. This is why it is possible to have considerable relief from the very first assumptions. The symptoms will be completely eradicated after the first four weeks of use.
Keto Detox Cleanse is a preparation that contains a high concentration of active ingredients easily assimilated by the body.
The systematic use of natural preparation helps to get rid of parasites and toxins completely from any part of the body. It accelerates the regeneration of damaged tissues and organs so that they can function properly again, ensuring a high sensation of well-being and resistance to external attacks.
Among the benefits offered by the Keto Detox Cleanse treatment are:
- Restores the natural intestinal bacterial flora;
- More energy and resolution of sleep problems;
- Protects the stomach, skin, heart, lungs, and liver;
- Improvement of the functionality of the circulatory system;
- Eliminate eggs and worms in the fast-growing phase from the intestine;
- Elimination of problems of constipation, flatulence and abdominal pain;
- Purification of the body from accumulated toxins, parasites and waste from their deleterious activity.
Keto Detox Cleanse: Contraindications and Side Effects
This treatment to eradicate toxins and parasites is 100% natural and free of side effects and contraindications. It can be used by people of all ages, does not require a medical prescription and is also suitable for consumption by children and the elderly. However, it is advisable to consult your doctor in case of drug therapy in progress. However, even if the manufacturer indicates the absence of side effects, the following disorders may occur:
- Headache
- Insomnia
- Dry mouth
Our Opinion on Keto Detox Cleanse:
Relying on a natural product for the elimination and prevention of pests and toxins is certainly a good way to ensure the body an active immune system. When the body is attacked by pathogens, headaches, colds, and general malaise occur, all due to the fact that the immune system is weakened and cannot fight the viruses and bacteria that infest it. Our opinion on this supplement is that it is a great product, especially when traveling or when working closely with people in public environments.
Discussion on Social Media and Forums:
Currently, the reviews on the forums are few since the product was launched on the market quite recently. However, opinions are mostly positive. Consumers are satisfied with the use of the detoxifying pesticide. However, being a natural product, the results may vary from subject to subject.
Testimonials of Keto Detox Cleanse:
"I found the Keto Detox Cleanse treatment really convenient and above all effective. And to say it is one that has always had problems with parasites and that before Keto Detox Cleanse had never been able to totally defeat them. A full two months after the end of the treatment, which I purchased as soon as it was sold in America, I can say that all the annoyances I had because of the terrible parasites are just a horrible memory. I can, therefore, assure you that Keto Detox Cleanse works and is the cheapest of the purifying and natural products on the market ".
Luca, 26 Years Old
"Since I was a child I had to struggle with parasites that always caused me problems with constipation and perpetual tiredness. My attending physician had made me resign to the fact that I would never completely eradicate them and that I would have to undergo pharmaceutical treatment two / three times a year. But the products I used started to cause me big problems and fortunately, I found Keto Detox Cleanse. I haven't had problems with parasites for months. Keto Detox Cleanse is really a definitive solution that has absolutely no side effects"
Coria, 44 Years Old
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can it be taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
As with all natural products, it is always a good idea to avoid taking supplements during pregnancy and lactation. If you want to use Keto Detox Cleanse you need to ask your doctor for advice, who will evaluate whether or not you can use these detoxifying tablets.
Also suitable for those with pressure problems?
The answer is yes, Keto Detox Cleanse does not alter the pressure or cause an imbalance in those who suffer from hyper or hypotension. The natural active ingredients used in the formulation have no effect on blood pressure. As reported by the manufacturer on the official product page.
Is Keto Detox Cleanse located on Amazon or in pharmacies?
The answer is no, Keto Detox Cleanse tablets are only available online on the official website. They will not be available on major e-commerce sites like Amazon. They are not even sold at the pharmacy or other physical stores like herbalists or supermarkets.
Prices and payment methods of the pesticide:
The cost for a Keto Detox Cleanse pack on offer is $ 47. You can choose to pay cash on delivery to the courier or opt for the use of major credit cards when ordering. Opting for one or the other solution does not determine any additional cost for the customer.
So where to buy it?
Keto Detox Cleanse spray is not available in pharmacies and it is not possible to find the original product at the best price on platforms like eBay or Amazon.
To buy Keto Detox Cleanse at the best price without any delivery costs. Choosing whether to pay directly to the postman or in advance and receive the purifying solution directly at the desired address. Is to place the order directly from the website of the official American manufacturer.
At the moment, but for a while, it is possible for the American market to take advantage of the launch price and receive Keto Detox Cleanse a discounted price compared to the normal price and therefore only 59 USD instead of 92 USD.
To do this, all you have to do is fill out the form on the official website indicating your phone number. Within a few hours, you will be contacted by the customer service to which you will have to communicate the shipping address. In a few days, you will receive the detoxifying treatment directly at home.
Keto Detox Cleanse on the Official Website:
Detergent pesticide and detoxifier are available for sale only on the official website at a cost of $ 59. The product as well as being sold only online, you will find it at a further discounted price exclusively on the official website ($ 47 instead of $ 59). Buying is very simple, you just need to fill in the form with the e-mail address. The phone, name, and surname, address, postcode and country of delivery. Shipping costs are free. The manufacturer provides his customers with the warranty certificate and the possibility of being reimbursed for the purchase price if the product does not meet the expectations.
Keto Detox Cleanse is not the usual slimming product. Unlike supplements, you lose weight, created with the aim of acting on the metabolism or reducing the sense of hunger. Keto Detox Cleanse has a very different task. It is a pesticide and detoxifier. Performing a cleansing of the organism, eliminating parasites and toxins, is essential to keep the body's immunity intact.
Protecting the body from pests is the first step to living a healthy life. Thanks to the external support of Keto Detox Cleanse the body will be able to counteract seasonal ailments. And all those common pathologies such as colds, headaches, migraines and so on. Furthermore, by purifying ourselves of toxins, we will have more energy to face even the most stressful moments of life.


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The club won 13 Premier League titles in the first 21 seasons of the post-1992 era, a period of untold domestic dominance that also translated into European success in the shape of two Champions Leagues – plus a further two finals.
In the six years since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, the club have still secured three major trophies. That is a haul that most would be delighted with, yet the FA Cup won by Louis van Gaal, and the EFL Cup and Europa League won by Jose Mourinho have almost been dismissed because United haven't mounted a domestic challenge or even consistently finished in the top four.
A club needs obviously standards and targets. For United, given their history, the bar is always going to be very high; and rightly so. Second best is never good enough and the club has to be winning, or at least competing for, the very biggest trophies year after year, as Ferguson did.
Those standards, matched with success of the (still relatively recent) past has clouded things.
Ferguson's control at Old Trafford was so far reaching that the transition was never going to be as straightforward as, say, Bayern Munich or Juventus changing head coach and continuing to win league title after league title, all the while barely breaking stride.
The club's structure was already outdated and it was only the skill of the greatest manager of all time that kept United going at the very top. A crash was therefore pretty much inevitable.
But what is extremely regrettable is the length of time spent trying to figure out how to move forward. The club has lost six years – a period in which Manchester City and later Liverpool have got things so right – failing at that and the new project is only just now starting.
United initially wanted to throw money at big names in the transfer market to keep the success ticking over. Failure to convince those marquee targets to join the club was the first issue back in 2013, with the new regime perhaps overestimating their ability in such matters.
Later, it was the wrong targets, spending a record fee on Angel Di Maria, for example, a player now widely considered to have never been keen on joining, or going after Radamel Falcao still recovering from serious injury, who Van Gaal has claimed was a fourth choice.
For years, it never seemed like there was enough due diligence in United's transfer business. Players were chosen for the wrong reasons and recruitment appeared largely scatter graph – Zlatan Ibrahimovic was one of few to provide short-term relief - rather than any long-term plan.
Even so, Mourinho was still arguably on the cusp of something in 2018 – whether he was ever truly the right man for the job remains debatable – but the club opted against pursuing his transfer targets that summer and things quickly fell apart as a result.
United still aren't operating as perhaps they should be – there is still no technical director, while football matters are still being handled by corporate figures – but a corner does finally seem to have been turned in some respects regarding recruitment and planning.
Alexis Sanchez was the last mistake and this summer saw an overdue shift in policy, with the focus moving from marketable superstars to players possessing a particular set of physical and mental attributes who can be developed according to the club's own philosophy.
That yielded Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, both of whom have made truly excellent starts to their United careers. Harry Maguire came with a large price tag, but has brought a clear improvement. In previous summers, the club might have chased Gareth Bale or Sergio Ramos instead, individuals who would sell shirts but aren't necessarily right for the squad.
Fans have been frustrated because there weren't more signings, but the risk of rushing into the wrong deals was too great and would have outweighed any progress. Bruno Fernandes was famously available all summer, but United made the decision that he wasn't right for them and refused to reconsider despite the need for a midfielder.
Getting no one is better than getting the wrong one, a careful approach that has served Premier League rivals Tottenham very well over the last few years. Liverpool have similarly been cautious not to derail their current success by not forcing things in the market this summer.
Both of those clubs are in a better position than United right now, but the principle is the same.
Not only have United been more considered when buying, the club has now shed a significant amount of deadwood as well. These are players who didn't fit into the new vision and who were better off gone, even if they weren't directly replaced. That also opens up avenues for younger home-grown players to emerge, something obviously close to the club's heart.
The squad is now thin, perhaps a little too thin, but is better for it. Better to have a smaller harmonious squad pulling in the same direction than a bloated squad of alienated individuals.
The changes on the pitch have been clear, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer opting for style back much more reminiscent of the United of old – pressing, energy, fast, counter-attack football. The only problem is that aside from an opening day thrashing of Chelsea, the results haven't quite come.
Solskjaer being criticised for this run of results, but Man Utd are paying for the mistakes of the last 6 years and that doesn't just get fixed overnight. This summer was essentially back to square one and it's a slow process. If he gets binned, what next? Who takes over? #MUFC— Jamie Spencer (@jamiespencer155) August 31, 2019


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Tex & the Horseheads
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Tex & the Horseheads is an American punk rock band, which emerged in the Los Angeles punk subculture of the early-1980s.[1] Their original run was from 1980 to 1986, and during this time they enjoyed a sizeable cult following. The band has since reunited, as of 2007, and tours the Los Angeles area sporadically.
Tex & the Horseheads
|Los Angeles, California, USA
|Punk rock, punk blues, cowpunk, deathrock
|Years active
|Enigma Records
|Associated acts
|The Gun Club, The Flesh Eaters, Thelonious Monster, The Ringling Sisters, The Joneses, Screamin' Sirens, X, Backbiter, Jane's Addiction
Tex & the Horseheads are often cited as among the first bands to play "cowpunk."[2] The sound of Tex & the Horseheads, and correspondingly the sound of cowpunk, is characterized by a fusion of classic-styled country-and-Western music and street-tough LA punk bands.[3]
Tex & the Horseheads set themselves apart by appropriating aesthetical and fashion elements from deathrock bands like Burning Image, 45 Grave, and Christian Death. Tex & the Horseheads' members include: Texacala Jones, Mike Martt, Gregory "Smog" Boaz and David "Rock" Thum. Jeffrey Lee Pierce, of The Gun Club, was an original member of the group and was highly influential in both supporting the formation of the group and promoting the band.[4]
Tex and the Horseheads released two records, a self-titled record in 1984 and Life's So Cool, produced in 1985 by John Doe, member of X and of the Flesh Eaters. A live album, titled Tot Ziens; Live in Holland, was released by Enigma Records in 1986.
Their songs dealt with themes of heartbreak, love, drug and alcohol dependency, grief, loss, and financial difficulty—all a testament to their destitute roll-and-tumble lifestyle, as well as Texacala's real-life struggles with alcohol and heroin in the latter half of the 1980s.
Member appearances in filmEdit
During the Horseheads' heyday, Tex appeared in a few small movie roles, including Border Radio (1987), a gritty, 16mm trailer-park dramedy starring the Flesh Eaters frontman Chris D., where she played a ditzy babysitter; Du-Beat-eo (1984), a comic-slop pseudo-documentary about the LA punk scene, starring Joan Jett and Stephen (Café Flesh) Sayadian's weirdo 1989 remake of Dr. Caligari, where she played a mental patient in a frightwig and a straight jacket.[5] Tex also appeared in the 1985 film, The Boys Next Door, as the member of a street band.[6]
Until disappearing from the Los Angeles music scene in the 1990s, Texacala performed with all-girl cowpunk group, the Screaming Sirens. In 1987 she formed Texorcist along w/ Dave Catching on Guitar, Billy Koepke on Bass & Louie Dufau on Drums, In the late 1980s, Texacala participated in an all women's performance troupe of LA scene-makers, The Ringling Sisters, whose members all fronted Los Angeles based bands. Members of the group included Pleasant Gehman (Screamin' Sirens), Iris Berry (Lame Flames), Debbie Dexter (Devil Squares), Debbie Patino (Raszebrae) and Johnette Napolitano (Concrete Blonde).[7] Tex's role in The Ringling Sisters involved performing as a story teller and back-up singer.
Texacala recorded a solo record in 1998, and subsequently toured extensively with a backing band the TJ Hookers, as well as fronting Texorcist and working with Los Platos.[8] In 1994 she formed Burnin' Bridges along with former Texorcist Bassist Billy Koepke. They recorded 10 songs for a planned record with Richie Ramone producing but the record was never released. The recordings are posted on-line; a cover of "Would they love him down in Shreveport Today?" continues to woo fans today.
In 2007, Tex And The Horseheads reunited and played shows around the LA area. Texacala has since moved to Austin, Texas and has remained active in music there playing & recording w/ Hey!
Future plansEdit
Texacala has stated that she plans to write a book detailing her experiences as a musician. She has also stated that she plans to "Have some new songs coming out on itunes and plan on putting them all on cd soon for the website I'm working on. I want to make as many of my recordings available as possible, posters, flyers and everything good and fun."[9]
- ^ "Tex and the Horseheads". Blues is the teacher, punk is the preacher. Punks Make Your Day. 8 March 2011. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p23964
- ^ https://www.allmusic.com/explore/style/d4441
- ^ Pleasant Gehman (19 April 1996). "Jeffrey Lee Pierce: In Memory". BAM Magazine. BAM. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
- ^ "Texacala Jones". IMDb.com. IMDb.com, Inc. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
- ^ "The Boys Next Door". IMDb.com. IMDb.com, Inc. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
- ^ LAURIE OCHOA (4 March 1988). "Ringling Sisters Don't Rock 'n' Roll, but Could Knock You Out With 'Ding-Dang Poetry'". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
- ^ Geordie Pleathur. "Texacala Jones". sugarbuzzmagazine.com. SUGARBUZZ MAGAZINE. Retrieved 27 October 2012.
- ^ Geordie Pleathur. "Texacala Jones". SugarBuzz Magazine USA. SugarBuzzMagazine.com. Retrieved 4 November 2012.


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|Super Puzzle Platformer
|Guardian Rock
|Super Puzzle Platformer
|Pixel Love
|June 19, 2011 (Newgrounds)
|May 14, 2012
|Control scheme:
|Data saved:
|High scores
|Platform, Shooter
|JayisGames, Kongregate, Newgrounds
|Soundtrack availability:
|First Pixel Love feature
|Related games
|Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe
| Development
Andrew Morrish
Landon Podbielski
Super Puzzle Platformer is the first game to be featured on Nitrome's Pixel Love. Although the game was released in 2011, it was featured on the Nitrome blog on May 14, 2012.
The player controls a shooter whose goal is to shoot as many blocks of the same colour as possible without getting hit.
- Left and right arrow keys - Move
- Up arrow key - Jump
- Space bar/ Z - Shoot
Gameplay is continuous, with no set levels. During gameplay, coloured blocks will fall down onto the bottom of the screen. The player's goal is to get a high score via shooting blocks with the same colour until a chain of them is destroyed. If a block hits the player's character on the head, health, indicated by a white bar on the top of the screen, will be lost. Once the white bar is depleted, the player touches spikes, or drill blocks are touched, the game will automatically end.
To gain health and to increase how many bullets the character's gun fires, the player must touch white cubes.
- Sometimes, the shooter will go through blocks. The character's cape will not be shown, but it can still move around, destroy blocks and even lose health. Blocks must be shot at until an opening is made for the game to resume as normal.
- Occasionally, after being crunched by a falling block beside a spike block, the shooter will be moved onto the spike block, but not be killed when they touch the it. The spike block will revert back to being dangerous afterwards.
- The Z key function may lock when playing a game, causing the shooter to continuously fire bullets and unable to stop.
Spike blocksblock falls on top of a spike block and the block is shot, the spike block will be destroyed when the block on top of it explodes.
Drill blocks
Interactive objects
Coloured blocks
Coloured blocks are found at the start of Super Puzzle Platformer making a platform over spikes. Blocks will continually fall from the screen usually one at a time or, in a horizontal line with all blocks touching each other except for one block that will make a gap so the player can avoid being injured.
By shooting a block, small white cubes will appear where that block was and points will be gained. By shooting blocks of the same colour that are stacked together, many more white cubes will appear and a higher score will be gained depending on how many blocks are stacked together.
If a block falls on the shooter, a certain amount of white cubes will be taken away. The main character can be hit multiple times with blocks if the main character keeps collecting white blocks to survive.
White cubes
White cubes appear when coloured blocks are destroyed. If blocks that are stacked together and the same colour are shot, numerous white cubes will appear. Once a white cube touches another block, it will begin to bounce up and down. If a white cube falls and does not touch a block, it will keep falling through the air until it lands on one. If left alone, white cubes will slowly disappear.
White cubes also act as shooter's health as if a block falls on the shooter, white cubes will be deducted instead of the shooter falling off the screen. If enough white cubes are collected, the shooter's gun will increase in bullets or, the bullets will gain extra power.
Three tracks were used in Super Puzzle Platformer. Two additional unused tracks can also be found on Landon Podbielski's website.
|Game over
|Sad Track
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January 2017
Babel Buster Network Gateways: Big Features. Small Price.
The zigbee alliance to Unveil Universal Language for the IoT from CES 2017 - Making it Possible for Smart Objects to Work Together on Any Network
|New Products
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|Past Issues
Booth themed "One Technology. A World of
Choice." to showcase nearly 100 products based on the zigbee alliance's
leading interoperability standard, and the first prototypes of Thread
products speaking the zigbee alliance's universal language for the IoT
Davis, Calif. – January 3, 2017 – The zigbee alliance today announced that from CES 2017 this week it will be showcasing the path to a unified Internet of Things (IoT). Highlights will focus on the growing momentum behind zigbee (3.0) products and development solutions, and the alliance's newly announced dotdot — the universal language for the IoT, making it possible for smart objects to work together on any network. Members of the zigbee alliance and Thread Group will also showcase the first demonstrations of dotdot devices running over Thread's IP-based networks.
"dotdot represents the next chapter in the zigbee alliance's continued commitment to create and evolve open standards for the smart networks in our homes, businesses and neighborhoods," said Tobin Richardson, zigbee alliance President and CEO. "The application layer that is the core language of zigbee devices has driven significant growth in the IoT. Recognizing the opportunity to multiply that growth for members and the industry, market leaders within the alliance have come together to transform it into a universal language for the IoT, making it available to everyone, everywhere, across their network of choice."
Most IoT devices don't speak the same language even if they use the same wireless technology. The result is an Internet of Things that is often a patchwork of translations, adding complexity for developers and limiting users to single-vendor systems. The solution lies in a common language between all IoT devices on any network, giving developers a common platform to innovate on, and users the freedom to choose products that work for them. Today's zigbee devices speak a common language. With dotdot, that language – the application layer at the heart of zigbee technology – can be applied across other IoT networks. While others are addressing this challenge with new protocols still being drafted, or single-vendor solutions, dotdot is an open, mature technology supported by the zigbee alliance's 400+ strong global membership and a diverse supply chain. This offers developers flexibility and speed in building their products and business today.
"Silicon Labs and our customers have succeeded in the IoT because of the scalability of zigbee's interoperability technology," said Skip Ashton, VP of Software at Silicon Labs, a leading provider of silicon, software and system solutions for the IoT. "We've seen a significant increase in the adoption of zigbee as developers recognize their investment in the established zigbee market today will enable them to expand into new markets via dotdot."
The zigbee alliance will be announcing more details about dotdot, including specifications, certification, and logo program, as 2017 progresses. Visit speakdotdot.com to keep up to date. Because dotdot is built on zigbee's application layer and zigbee is a part of the dotdot family, the best way to get involved — and get to market today — is to start building zigbee products. Companies and developers interested in getting early access or participating in dotdot's development, can join the zigbee alliance by visiting zigbee.org.
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Canadian duo Milk & Bone have released new visuals, this time for their single "Daydream" – their first release since "New York" first debuted to great response. Rhythmic and intoxicating, "Daydream" is bright and fresh, and the music video reflects it awesomely.
Hit the basketball court in the music video, where the landscape's spaciousness is heightened by the natural hues and the blues captured on screen. We see underwater scenes, long upward shots at palm trees, enhancing the ambient nature of the song. There's a good injection of quirk with this one though, as we watch the vocalists in each other's company.
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Titomic signs 12-month $1.8m exclusive defence program with TAUV Pty. Ltd.
October 22nd, 2018.
Titomic MD Jeff Lang (left), TAUV Founder Nathan Kalisch (centre), Titomic Sales Manager Elias Baini (right)
• Titomic signs 12-month $1.8 million exclusive defence program with TAUV Pty Ltd.
• Next Generation of Soldier Systems to be manufactured by Titomic Kinetic Fusion™
• Validation of TKF automated AM production line systems in key target industry.
Melbourne, Australia, 22nd October, 2018: Australian metal additive manufacturing company Titomic Limited (ASX:TTT) ("Titomic" or "Company") is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with TAUV Proprietary Limited ("TAUV") to commence an up to $1.8 million exclusive defence program to manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles ("UAV"), soldier systems ans soldier sensors for TAUV.
Following the successful launch of the Titomic manufactured TAUV ruggedised drone prototype at Land Forces 2018 (Phase I), the parties entered into an MoU for a further two-phase extension to the relationship with TAUV to license the patented Titomic Kinetic Fusion™ (TKF) technoloy to manufacture next generation soldier systems. " The soldier systems market is projected to grow from USD$9.78 billion in 2018 to USD$14billion by 2023, at a CAGR of 7.65%1. "
Under Phase II Titomic will deliver a feasibility report to TAUV outlining the various performance parameters , mechanical properties and product cost advantages of the Titomic technology including proof of concept prototypes. To maintain exclusivity, TAUV must execute Phase II, outlining the Specific Products on or before 30th November 2018, at a total Phase cost of $300 ,000.
Phase Ill will comprise of Titomic designing and engineering a manufacturing process for TAUV's soldier system for up to five (5) different specific products at a total cost of $300,000 per product for total revenue of up to $1.5 million.
On successful completion of production and evaluation trials (Phase Ill), TAUV will finalise product licenses with Titomic to use the TKF technology automated production line systems to manufacture soldier system products with ongoing royalty payments to Titomic for use of the TKF technology.
TAUV's recent successful launch of the world's first ruggedised titanium tactical UAV at Land Forces 2018 created excitement across the defence and additive manufacturing industries and was widely covered in the global media. TAUV received huge interest for not only its UAV, but for other soldier system products , such as helmets and body armour and has sought to secure exclusivity with Titomic for these products.
Working closely with Force Ordnance, TAUV will be providing product innovation and advanced manufacturing solutions to some of the worlds largest defence product manufacturers. These international partnerships stem from an increasing global demand for new, innovative defence products.
The market size and demand for these military products has significantly expanded, with current figures across each area of the Soldier System and Soldier Sensor market including :
• Tactical UAV market which was estimated to be valued at USD$545 million2 in 2018;
• Combat helmets market which is estimated to grow to USD$3 billion3 by 2024;
• Body armour market which is estimated to be valued at USD$4 billion4 by 2024.
The TKF process provides innovative capabilities for defence organisations to produce next-generation, lightweight, high-performance defence products using advanced 3D additive manufacturing techniques which achieve improved performance characteristics compared to traditional manufacturing methods.
Titomic is the global leader in fully-automated digital metal manufacturing systems that compete directly with traditional manufacturing methods at comparable, or reduced cost with enhanced performance properties.
Titomic Managing Director, Mr Jeffrey Lang commented:
"This MoU with TAUV provides the first significant revenue for Titomic. The granting of an exclusive license to TAUV for the production of soldier systems further validates Titomic's licensed CSIRO patents as a viable additive manufacturing process that enables Australian companies to manufacture cutting-edge products with competitive advantages for the global market."
TAUV Director, Nathan Kalisch added:
"The soldier system products produced by Titomic 's TKF process will enhance the offering to defence and law enforcement agencies through improved strength, functionality and capability. A new ruggedised UAV will be capable of deployment in dangerous, live combat situations to perform some of the direct combat roles we want to remove military personnel from, heightening their security."
1) Soldier systems market by end user (milita ry, homeland sec urity), type (personal protection, communication, power and trans m iss ion, surveillance and target acquisition, navigation and health monitor ing , vision), region - global forecast to 2023 (Research and Markets https ://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/fvpwlk/14_billion?w=5 ).
2) Teal Group. (n.d.). Estimated worldwide production value for unmanned aerial vehicles (military drones) from 2013 to 2022 (in million U.S. dollars). In Statista -The Statistics Portal.
3) Variant Market Research. Advanced Combat Helmet Market Overview
https://www.variantmarketresearch.com /report-categoriesidefense-aerospace/advanced-combat-helmet-market
4) Global body a rmour market size $4 billion USD in 2016
https ://www.grandviewresearch.com /industry-analysis/body-armor-market
About TAUV Pty Ltd (TAUV)
TAUV is an Australian company specialising in the integration of electronicaI technologies into personneI soldier protection to develop intelligent platforms for advanced soldiers systems to improve soldier safety and performance whilst enabling advanced tactical systems to ensure optimal operational advantage. This UAVs and soldier system capabilities can also be applied to develop super lightweight protection and airborne assets for defence, law enforcement and civil industry. Force Ordnance purchased a 50% stake in TAUV during 2018. For more information on TAUV, visit https://tauv.systems
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There are two important lines in a labyrinth:
- The one is the so-called Thread of Ariadne, the path or way from the entrance into the middle and back again. This is always an uninterrupted line, without branches or overlaps.
- These are the boundary lines (the walls, the sidelines) which delimitate the way, and between those the way runs. They may cross already once and overlap.
Only one of both lines is mostly shown in a labyrinth. Frequently this are the boundary lines. For a labyrinth that can be walked this is so almost always. Then the way is the free space between these lines.
However, in drawings or images even only the thread or even both can be shown.
This can be sometimes confusing if one has to distinguish a labyrinth from a maze.
In my first article (see Related Post below) I had only marked the way (Ariadne's thread) that is contained within the flower of life. It is the path of a 3 circuit labyrinth from the type Knossos with the path sequence 3-2-1-4.
The corresponding boundary lines arise if one constructs other lines parallel to the path. These also run between all petals, only the extreme line runs outside, however, touches the outside circle of the flower of life at six spots and thereby forms a hexagon, a honeycomb.
In this labyrinth even the walls form only one single line. They run from one turning point to the other one without crossing each other.
The cube enclosed in the flower of life is even very good to recognize.
The labyrinth unites square and circle. And here still the hexagon as a basic element of life for growth and development.
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Day: July 9, 2016
Rinn-BLFC 2016 Dance Competition
Furry Community Responds To Possible Closing Of The Stud, Their Monthly Gathering Place
by Jay Barmann as originally posted on SFist.com
very second Saturday for a number of years now has been Frolic, the Bay Area furry community's regular monthly dance party hosted at The Stud. It's one of many community's worried by the news that the 50-year-old bar is in danger after getting a major rent hike, and as its longtime owner/manager announces he's selling the business.
Local furry blog The Dogpatch Press registers their shock about the possible loss of the venue, with columnist Patch O'Furr noting that s/he had recently spoken with Stud bartenders Brian and Bernadette who said the place was secure and had a long-term lease, despite the looming threat of gentrification as a monstrous condo project rose on the former Muni bus lot next door.
And today we learn that the first step toward a possible community solution to save the place has arrived in the form of this Facebook group, SOS! Save Our Stud!. Spearheading the effort is Mica Sigourney, a.k.a. VivvyAnne ForeverMore, who spoke with 48 Hills today about next steps. One option is a worker-owned cooperative like Rainbow Grocery, but he says, "We're also looking for significant investors who would help us buy the business, as well as the liquor license, which is of course very valuable."
Supervisor Jane Kim has already said she should be able to expedite getting the place to become a registered Legacy Business, earning it some rental offset funds from the city and a sort of historic status.
But first and foremost, Sigourney encourages everyone who loves the bar to actually go there — go to SomeThing every Friday, or karaoke on Thursdays, or just go to a happy hour, or go Frolic in your furry best.
Below, some video from Frolic in February.
Don't Forget The Sunscreen
Be careful what You Eat
An Actual Furvilla Review
I have had a chance to play with Furvilla for the last couple of days, and I have some definite opinions about the web browser game. I swear you get more action in Animal Crossing than you get in Furvilla, as it is more clicking than anything else. Although the game is fairly simple, it is important you read how to play it. Overall it is a sub par Facebook game at best. Is it worth your time, no. But given no everything on the site is up, like the forum, or chat. I am going to hold off giving Furvilla my final paws up or down until December.


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Fresh and Easy Chicken Pasta Salad
It's getting warmer and the days are getting longer, yay! It's time to start getting more healthy, working out and eating lighter foods. I don't about you, but when it's super warm outside, I don't want to have to do a lot of cooking. I don't want to spend an hour over the hot stove or have the oven going. I also don't love having really big and heavy meals. I love having a nice and light meal. And of course I like nice and easy meals that don't take much time to cook. Here is a great, healthy meal.
Chicken Pasta Salad
- Tyson grilled and ready chicken
- 1 box garden rotini
- grape tomatoes
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1/4 red onion diced
- 1 can olives drained
Cook pasta according to the instructions on the box.
Heat up chicken in skillet for 3-5 minutes.
Add all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix together. Chill until ready to serve.


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Tsunami affecting Honda!
BigSteve replied to Steve's topic in Honda General Discussionsbring on the civics LOL
that Tulisa from X factor is quite cute!
Over The The Top Tuned Civic?
BigSteve posted a topic in 2000 to 2006 CivicOver the the top Tuned Civic? Whats your opinion ?
How much change in Toe can affect handling?
BigSteve posted a topic in Honda Wheels / TyresI guess this is a question for the track car owners. I've not long had a 4 wheel alignment and I noticed the car felt different pretty much straight away and I'm sure the cars' predictability has lessened. The only alterations made were to the front and rear toe which have slightly altered the camber (~ 0.05') and caster (+ 0.05'-0.10') according to the alignment report. What the car feels like now is that turn in is not quite as sharp (like I have to turn the steering wheel a touch further), and on moderate bends (steadily powering round the bend) the back feels like it is oversteering. Also straight line cruise feels a little wandery at the rear as if there is very little air in the rear tyres. The way it drove prior to the alignment really suited my driving style, so I'm not sure what to do. Here is my before and after 'Total Toe' settings: Before Front -0.22' | Rear 0.10' | Thrust Angle 0.10' After Front -0.01' | Rear 0.20' | Thrust Angle 0.00' My question is... Could the small toe setting changes have caused these symptoms? I can provide a pic of the alignment report if needed.
Are law enforcement cameras an invasion of privacy?
BigSteve replied to Steve's topic in The Loungeas far as I can see they are providing saftey to peeps on streets.. I am not bothered by them.. i don't commit crime so why should i be bothered.
Have you got a name for you car?
BigSteve replied to Steve's topic in The Loungedont have a name :(
The Best Cars You Have Ever Owned List!
BigSteve replied to Steve's topic in The LoungeFord Popular (3 speed) 59 VW beetle Triumph Herald 65 Ford Corsair Ford Anglia Ford Cortina (MK1) Ford Granada VW Variant Another Beetle Austin Westminster Singer Vogue Chevrolet Chevelle Mk2 Cortina Austin Cambridge Mk3 Cortina Hillman Avenger Transit Van Volvo 740 GLE Volvo 940 GLT Volvo 940 Wentworth Ford Galaxy Ford Mondeo Another Ford Galaxy Vauxhall Vectra Honda CRV
Car Park Scrapes
BigSteve replied to Steve's topic in The Loungehaha this made me laugh.. just how i feel when i take the wife shopping! I drop her off nowdays and pick her up when she needs me.
2 year MOT's
BigSteve replied to Steve's topic in The LoungeI agree... some company cars see 60,000 miles or more in 2 years... build quality in some cars are aweful!
Natalie Portman would be my choice.. she is scrummy :) if i had to go with a bloke it would be either lee evans, stephen merchant or carl pilkington for a right laugh :)
Cruise From Hell Video !
BigSteve replied to Lady Pasha's topic in The Loungeyowza!
CRV Transmission problems
BigSteve posted a topic in 2001 to 2006 CR-VHad a flashing Green D (Drive) light on the CRV this afternoon, it lasted for about 2 minutes. A minute from home we noticed the flashing D light. Parked in the drive and turned off the ignition. Checked the manual, It said 'Possible transmission problem'. May sometimes be accompanied with a warning sign as well if there is a problem. There was no warning sign that I was aware of, but I went back out to check. When I started the engine everything was as normal. No flashing D light and no warning light. I have not seen the flashing light since.. has anyone else had this?


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text: HI, After i participate in sports like football or an activity that requires physical exertion I will start to get a headache. My head will feel tight, as if someone is squeezing it, and when i stand up i will feel very dizzy. This has got alot worse recently. I have had MRI and CT scans and all came back fine. I started taking Ibuprofen and a Glucose gel befor football. I started to notice a difference but unsure if its due to doing this or the fact i was paying football on a more regular basis. Since football finished for the season the headaches have got worse. Any one have any ideas what the cause could be or any tips to help?


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The following text was recently published ahead of Independence Day in a religious newspaper, please read it carefully and try and guess to which sector of Judaism the author belongs to: "Anyone who looks around sees that there is only one thing in this country that is blessedly thriving: The world of the Torah.
"Tens of thousands of young men study Torah at the yeshiva halls day and night. It is not uncommon to find nowadays young men who are wonderfully versed in several tractates of the Mishna. The land is filled with Torah instructors who raise generations of God fearing students.
"When have we last witnessed, in recent times, such large-scale and comprehensive flourishing in the Torah world? Where else in the world are there yeshivas that produce scholars on such a scale? Where else are there educational institutions that so many Jews from all over the world send their children to? If there is one flag that should be flown high in this state, it is the flag of the Torah." End of quote.
Haredi paper praising country?At first, I thought that this text was written by a student from the Zionist yeshivas of Merkaz HaRav or Har Hamor. The prosperity of the Torah world in the post-Holocaust era is indeed one of the signs of redemption. Such praise for the State of Israel is heard on occasion among religious Zionists.
However, the aforementioned excerpt was published on the haredi-Lithuanian daily Yated Ne'eman. The months of Iyar and its holidays are known as the days in which the haredi newspapers put special effort into slamming the state and its failures, its flags and symbols. So how come a haredi paper published such praise for the country, I wondered?
And indeed, the last part of the article has put my mind at ease. The writer concluded his column with the next sentence: "But the truth must be told: This blessed prosperity in the yeshiva world after the Holocaust of European Jews has nothing to do with the state and its authorities. It does not exist because of the state. It exists in spite of the state."
Torah world thrives due to Zionist stateThis last statement should be challenged: Is there really no link between the state and the prosperity of the Torah? Of course there is. You bet there is.
The world of the Torah thrives in the Land of Israel due to the Zionist state and its religious and secular citizens. It prospers because we had built in the Land of Israel a good state for Jews in general, and for religious Jews in particular. The world of the Torah also flourishes because yeshiva students and yeshiva heads receive grants, stipends and subsidies that enable them to sit and study. The world of the Torah prospers because the state funds with its taxpayers' money numerous Torah institutions.
The world of the Torah attracts students from the Diaspora because Israel is protected by Jewish soldiers, because Hebrew is spoken here, and because the danger of assimilation in the Land of Israel is smaller than in any other place in Europe or America.
The world of the Torah thrives, and forgive me for brining up forgotten memories because the State of Israel enables a large percentage of Torah students (and also those who sit outside idly) not to serve in the Israel Defense Forces like the rest of the citizens, who bum around in combat units. Being a Torah student in the State of Israel is easier and more pleasant that in any other place, owing to the state. And this is a good thing. Not only the problems and misfortune are because of the state, but also several successes and achievements.
Yissaschar laughs in Zevulun's faceSo, I'm not asking any haredi to sing the national anthem on Independence Day (certainly not during the Counting of the Omer, which is a period of mourning), and even not to light up a torch. You know what? Even a thank-you is not necessary. This is also a state of the haredim, and it's not a duty to be Zionist. But if there are ungrateful people who think that the world of the Torah thrives here only because of a miracle, only because of the inspiring air of the Land of Israel, they should be told to take it easy. Everyone here is a partner.
The agreement between Yissaschar and Zevulun stipulated that Yissaschar sits and studies Torah, while Zevulun provides for him, and that the two are rewarded for the Torah study. And according to the midrash, Zevulun is even rewarded first. It's true that our Zevulun, especially if he is secular, is not always happy with the arrangement, but who asks him? And the truth is that nowhere in our ancient texts does it say that Zevulun should earn a living while Yissaschar laughs in his face.


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Kids will have fun practicing forming shapes with these fun, summer themed, shape ice cream playdough mats. These are such a fun math activity for preschoolers.
Shape Ice Cream Playdough Mats
These shape playdough mats are a fun, hands-on math activity to help toddler, preschool, and kindergarten age kids learn to make shapes and and their names.
Shape Playdough Mats
Simply print the shape playdough mats and laminate for durability and to make them reusable.
Each shape playdough card includes an ice cream cone with a scope of ice cream and a shape scope including the following shapes: circle, oval, square, rectangle, triangle, oval, heart, octagon, pentagon, hexagon, diamond, and more!
Shape Activity
Next, cut out each shape card. There are 4 card per page. Aren't they cute?!
Kids will have fun learning preschool shapes with these super cute summer themed playdough mats.
Shapes for Preschoolers
Kids will use playdough to make the shape ice cream scoop. They can make shape "pancakes" or roll a rope with playdough and form that into the perimeter of the ice cream shape.
This fun shape activity makes it fun for kids to practice making shapes while learning shape names.
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Help kids practice forming uppercase letters with these fun animal themed Uppercase Alphabet Playdough Cards.
These shape flower playdough mats are sure to brighten up your day as well as help practice learning shapes.
These simple preschool playdough mats are such a fun simple activity for preschoolers.
Kids will have fun exploring modes of transportation with these fun transportation playdough mats.
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Volvo Car Corp, the Swedish car manufacturer is looking forward to step up its play in the country's luxury car market with the announcement of a series of compact models from the next fiscal year.
The first models in the compact model category will be a SUV with the codename Concept 40.1 and a sedan that is called Concept 40.2. Last week, Volvo unveiled compact cars in the 40 series at its headquarters located in Gothenburg, Sweden. The vendor will out the same against the rival auto manufacturers' entry-level premium models including Audi A3, Audi Q3, BMW X1, and Mercedes-Benz GLA. This is an attempt to gain volumes in the Indian market where these are driven by urban and young customers.
The entry-level luxury cars that are launched by German makers carry price tags from Rs 26 lakh in India. Peter Mertens, the Senior VP for R&D stated that the entry-level SUVs are quite significant for the Indian market. He added that they are witnessing a lot of growth from the BRIC countries including Brazil, Russia, India, and China in this segment.
Both the concept cars will get into production in Belgium in 2017. The launch in India will happen in six to eight months from the commencement of the international deliveries.
Besides SUV and sedan, the vendor is also planning to develop a hatchback in the 40 series. Volvo has decided to have new energy alternatives for the car lines that were developed on the new CMA platform.
Hakan Samuelsson, the CEO of Volvo stated that the platform has been developed for electrification. They can develop plug-in hybrids and fullelectric vehicles with 350 km range on it. Volvo is aiming to have a million electric vehicles running on the road by the year 2025.
In the next few months, Volvo will introduce a hybrid variant of SUV XC90 in India. The 40 series cars will be based on the new CMA platform and it is a part of a strategy to boost the sales of Volvo to 8,00,000 units per year by 2020.


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Emily of Minga is a woman with ambition and spirit, using her keen eye for design to create a collection of bags unlike any we've ever seen. Handmade from skilled artisans, each bag is woven from an all-natural, plant-dyed cactus fiber and uses high quality, vegetable tanned leather.
This bucket bag comes in a rich green color and can be worn two ways, with the strap pulled long over the shoulder or doubled up over the forearm. From brunch to beach adventures, this stylish, one-of-a-kind bag will hold all your essentials.
Sustainably & ethically sourced using fair trade practices, each Minga bag helps keep an ancient tradition alive, and more importantly, a whole community of women employed.
Two ways to wear:
- Pull from one side for longer strap, wear over the shoulder or crossbody
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Partnering with a lively, deeply talented group of 18 women in remote Ecuador, they use over 30 steps to create one bag. From harvesting this mountain cactus to dying the fiber with native barks, berries, and flowers, each bag is one-of-a-kind, and more importantly, keeping the tradition alive.
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I downloaded Adrift 5.0 recently.
I am so happy because Adrift 5.0 looks like a professional software. In addition, Adrift works on my Windows XP computer without any problem. Thanks!!!! Furthermore, Adrift 5.0 can generate EXE file. This is so good!!! It is because finished game can look very professional! Just like other ordinary games made with other game making software. Sure.
I downloaded a game called InnsmouthFanmade. It is an EXE file. When I ran this EXE file, the title bar showed this game's name. This was normal. Then I selected full screen in pull down menu. Then I deselected full screen. The title bar changed to show "Adrift Runner". This little bug made the game look very strange. May this little bug be fixed in the next version? (I ask the author of Adrift 5.0 this question. Thanks)
Many game making programs have features for users to change icons of games. I also hope that there will be this feature in future versions. Games made with Adrift will look very professional! This is my suggestion.
Thanks a lot.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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I just upgraded to Boris Rd 5.5 and I don't understand the usage specifics of the "RT" (real time) effects and the "non RT" ones. For example, I can choose "Boris RED for Avid-Filter" or "Boris RED for Avid-RT Filter" from the effect palette. If I launch the Red interface for one vs the other, do I get fewer capabilities, or does the RT vs non-RT just make it perform differently in the timeline, or ???
In what situations would I want to NOT select the RT version from the Avid effects palette?
I serched through the Boris documentation, but I can't find any specific information on this.
Did you check to see if the RT filter gives you the same effects options in Boris? If it does then maybe the non-RT effects are for backward compatibility with pre 5.5 projects.
I haven't checked yet, but I'm not sure that they'd offer a special version of effects just so you could switch to an older version of Avid -- nothing else in the program works that way. Even if that WAS the case, however, I'd think it would be called "compatibility" or "legacy" rather than just not including the "RT."
I'll post back when I find out more, but if anyone has any information on this, please let us know.
Thanks again,
Actually, the older Boris effects in the Avid timeline (i.e. the ones that were created with AvidFX) are all "green dot" effects (i.e. RT effects), which implies that the "green dot" versions may already be backwards compatible.
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