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Audition for Quincy Community Theatre's Upcoming Production of 'Sylvia'
Quincy Community Theatre announces auditions for its doggone hilarious production of 'Sylvia,' July 29 & 30 by appointment only. Auditions are from 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Greg and Kate have moved to Manhattan after twenty-two years of child-raising in Suburbia. Greg's career, as a derivative trader, has suddenly come to a halt, while Kate's career, as a public-school English teacher, is beginning to offer her more opportunities. Greg brings home a dog he found in Central Park – or that has found him – bearing only the name "Sylvia" on her nametag. Street-smart, sassy and sarcastic: Sylvia is your typical "Labradoodle". And she quickly becomes a major bone of contention between husband and wife. Sylvia offers Greg an escape from the frustrations of his job and the unknowns of middle age. To Kate, she becomes a rival for affection. Can the marriage be saved? Will the dog master the master? 'Sylvia' runs September 12-15 & 19-22, with technical rehearsals September 7-11.
QCT is looking for an actress between the ages of 18-30 to play the sassy pup; an actor in his 40-50's to play her frustrated, middle-aged master; an actress in her 40-50's to play Greg's successful wife; and an actor or actress in their 40-50's to play the dynamic roles of Tom/Phyllis/Leslie. Due to adult situations and themes, this rollicking comedy is intended for older puppies.
Detailed character descriptions and rehearsal information is available online at www.1qct.org. Auditionees should also familiarize themselves with the script, online under ABOUT US: "Members and Volunteers." A password is required for access.
All roles are available and all are welcome to audition, regardless of experience. To schedule an audition or for password information, contact the box office at (217) 222-3209.


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Arrests made in yet another senseless killing
By now I think most people have heard about the execution style shooting of four college students, three of which were killed.
It seems anymore that senseless high profile killings like this are becoming a lot more commonplace these days.
Police arrested a 15-year-old boy in the killings of three college students in a
schoolyard. A second suspect, a 31-year-old man, surrendered to police, law
enforcement officials said. Investigators said more arrests could follow.
Like most people, I don't have any specific answers about why these things are happening, but I can say that this is the kind of thing that Jesus was talking about when he said that the love of many would grow cold because lawlessness would be abundant. (Matthew 24:12)
The thing I see about it is that it's kind of a vicious circle. Because there is so much Iniquity (or lawlessness), many people become cold and unloving. This in turn means that there is a high chance of more iniquity, which will take the love out of many more people and so on.
This story and others like it, when you look at what's happened and why, are a sure sign that we're living in the last days.
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A brace from Andy Mallen, including a spectacular overhead kick, wasn't enough to salvage a point for Banbridge Rangers at title contenders Fivemiletown United on Saturday past.
As expected, Fivemiletown went for the jugular from the first whistle but this proved to be detrimental for them as they conceded the opening goal after seven minutes through a swift counter attack.
A clearance fell to Stuart Mallen well inside his own half and the young winger had only one ambition as he drove past several players to the byline before pulling the ball back to the edge of the box for brother Andy who scuffed his shot after a bobble but it worked well for Rangers as the ball found the bottom corner.
The lead was short-lived as Fivemiletown United responded with an equaliser within two minutes as Ivor Johnston rose highest to head home a free kick.
Midway through the first half, Fivemiletown took the lead when a floated free-kick saw Davison drop a routine catch and Matty Callaghan profited with a tap in from less than a yard out.
Fivemiletown took control of proceedings by scoring their third goal when Rangers were caught on the counter attack with Ricki Carroll skipping the last ditch tackle from Sergeant before lifting over Davison.
Banbridge Rangers should have brought a goal back in the 31st minute when the ball fell to Jerry Philip eight yards out but his half volley was stopped by keeper Crawford who took the shot square in the face.
Fivemiletown had the first good opportunity of the second half when player/manager Jason Gillespie pulled away from his marker to head goalwards from a corner but keeper Davison's reactions were up to the task.
Chris Chambers went close with a long range effort from ten yards inside his own half when he spotted the keeper off his line but the shot nestled on the roof of the net.
The second Rangers goal arrived in the 73rd minute with yet another stroke of genius from Andy Mallen. The wee magician plucked a goal out of nowhere when he controlled a throw in on his chest just inside the box and from an acute angle he executed an overhead kick over the keeper and into the far top corner.
Banbridge Rangers will now play another one of the title contenders, Tandragee Rovers, tomorrow (Wednesday) night at their Madden Road ground with kick off at 6.30pm.


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- Leanne's surgery went well and over with
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Thursday, November 26, 2009
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving morning cooking Turkey and a few sides. We headed to The Snow's house later that afternoon and continued the celebration! Thanksgiving morning it hit me that I wanted to be more intentional about Thanksgiving, especially on Thanksgiving. So, I decided to write down each thing that I consciously said thanks for all throughout the day. It is so easy for me to think, of course I am thankful for this or that but to truly be intentional about it and say a prayer of thanks for those things throughout the day is something all together better. So, I wrote down this list all before about 1:00 p.m. Then, we headed out for the day and I got distracted so I didn't write anything else down. I can't stand that I failed again and let distractions get in the way of being intentional in Thanksgiving but I am a work in progress. God is not finished with me yet!
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Kaley Turns One
November 9th was Kaley's first birthday. I ended up having to work that day and was heartbroken that I didn't get to spend the day with my baby. Once I got home from work we had cupcakes with a candle for her and sang Happy Birthday. Pam came over to help us celebrate. It was a short and sweet celebration but special nonetheless. Celebrating God's gift of life is always special no matter how, when, where, or how long. God, thank you for placing Kaley in our family and blessing us so much with her precious life. Let us never take for granted Your gift of life and seek to glorify You with it always. Amen!
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Eating Birthday Cake
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Friday, November 13, 2009
Opening A Present
Pam got Kaley a book called "God Knows Me" it is based on a Chapter in Psalm and is beautifully illustrated. Kaley had fun opening it and big brother had fun helping. Yay, we got a new bedtime story!
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Our church does something called Disciple NOW weekend, abbreviated as DNOW. They are always in need of host homes and asking for people to consider opening up their home to a group of teenagers for the weekend. We had considered it a couple of years ago but were unable to. Last year I had just given birth to Kaley so I am pretty sure we didn't even consider it. This year we were excited to clean out the basement and make way for a group to stay in our home. At first, my attitude was quite simply that we are just filling a need. But, as the weekend grew closer I realized that my heart was bent toward the teenagers who God was going to place in our home for the weekend. I really began to care about their relationship with God even before I met them. God really gave me a heart to show them His love for the weekend. I have no doubt that they left here feeling loved, had a fun and spirit filled weekend, and grew in their relationship with Christ. God is so good and faithful to equip us in whatever area we are serving. Thank you God for giving me a heart for those girls who I will always remember!
In preparation for the weekend, we made a banner to cover up our storage in our basement. This picture is after we had tidy'd it up and I wanted something to cover up the stuff.
This is what we used to cover up the stuff. You can't read it very well but it says "Crazy Love" "DNOW 2009" and had the theme verse 1 John 4:9-11 written on sparkly red wrapping paper.
This is what it looked like with the stuff covered up.
We also blew up 60 balloons right before the group arrived. I didn't even have a chance to take a picture with the balloons but the girls really liked all of the decorations and I think it made them feel very welcome.
In preparation for the weekend, we made a banner to cover up our storage in our basement. This picture is after we had tidy'd it up and I wanted something to cover up the stuff.
This is what we used to cover up the stuff. You can't read it very well but it says "Crazy Love" "DNOW 2009" and had the theme verse 1 John 4:9-11 written on sparkly red wrapping paper.
This is what it looked like with the stuff covered up.
We also blew up 60 balloons right before the group arrived. I didn't even have a chance to take a picture with the balloons but the girls really liked all of the decorations and I think it made them feel very welcome.
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Mentoring Retreat
On the weekend of October 23, my mentor group and I traveled to Blairesville, Georgia and stayed in my mentor's lakehouse for the weekend. It was such a wonderful time of personal and spiritual connection for our group. We had quite time Saturday morning...without ANY interruptions! The setting was absolutely beautiful since the leaves had really started turning. We each were assigned a meal to prepare for the group and everyone made yummy, delicious meals so the food was fantastic. As a group we discussed our session assignments and our testimonies. It was fascinating to hear everyone's stories and wonderful to encourage and affirm one another. On Saturday afternoon we went to a nearby State Park and hiked for what was supposed to be 5 miles but I think it ended up being more like 7 (ish) because we decided to go a different way than originally planned. The hike was absolutely georgous and the top of the mountain was breathtakingly beautiful. We sang "How Great Thou Art" at the top of the mountain looking down into a valley of bright red and orange color. It was like a vision from a daydream vision...amazingly beautiful. Praise God!
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Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Kaley in the Tub
This what happens when daddy is in charge of bathtime. Bathtime is a lot more fun and we get some great pictures out of it. :-)
Pumpkin Carving & Roasted Seeds
We carved a pumpkin and then roased the seeds. Mmmm. My husband is a pretty awesome pumpkin carver and seed roaster. :-)
Pumpkin Patch
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Random Around the House
Here is Kaley looking all cute!
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Drumroll, please! Sixty-four stars, five weeks of intense voting and shocking eliminations and one wild card round later: E!'s Celeb of the Year is Robert Pattinson. Again.
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For his hat trick, R.Pattz can thank his legions of dedicated fans, who endlessly voted to get him to the top spot with the fervor of, well, a Twi-hard.
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The historic town of Mandi (800 m) is built along the banks of the river Beas. It has long been an important commercial centre and the sage Mandva is said to have meditated here. This one time capital of the princely state of Mandi is a fast developing town that still retains much of its original charm and character. Today, it is a district headquarters. Mandi is renowned for its 81 old stone temples and their enormous range of fine carving, it is often called the 'Varanasi of the Hills'. The town has remains of old palaces and notable examples of 'colonial' architecture. The temples of Bhutnath, Trilokinath, Panchvaktra and Shyamakali are among the more famous ones. The week long international Shivratri fair, Mandi is the major attraction of the area every year. In the year 2011 the fair is scheduled to be held from 3rd-9th March. In the fair the activities like cultural programmes in the evenings, exhibitions, sports etc. are the major attractions for the tourists as well as locals.
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As Thanksgiving is approaching I thought I would post one of my favourite side dishes. Traditionally in the UK stuffing is thought of as the Paxo sage and onion standard or sometimes it is sausage-meat based. In the USA they use bread as the base to their stuffings, this gives it a softer almost creamy-like texture, a great alternative!
I don't tend to do this that often, but when I am having a big gathering for a roast dinner, this is a filling addition to bulk up the meal and fill those hungry bellies! Try it for yourself and see what you think. I would love to hear your thoughts and if you have any other great Thanksgiving recipes.
340g cubed bread (I used stale french bread but you can use thick cut sliced)
400ml chicken stock
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
2 tbsp Sage (fresh chopped or dried)
2 tbsp Thyme (fresh chopped or dried)
Salt and Pepper
50g Butter
Optional additions: 50g dried cherries and 50g pecans
1. Cut the bread into cubes of approximately 1-2cm. Ensure the bread you are going to use is dried out completely, if not pop in the oven for 10 mins on a temperature of 100c. Bring out and let it cool completely.
2.Transfer bread cubes to a large mixing bowl, pour in the chicken stock and mix completely. Put it to one side
3. Add half the butter to a frying pan, and heat on medium. Add the chopped onion, sage, and thyme.
4. Fry them off in the butter till they are soft and glistening
5. Transfer to the large mixing bowl and mix through the bread and stock mixture
6. If you want to add the optional cherries and pecans stir these in after you have added the onion mixture
7. Baste an oven proof ceramic dish with the remaining butter
8. Add all the mixture to the dish, cover with foil and pop in the fridge for at least an hour. (If you have the time, leave this overnight to soak)
9. The next day bake at 180c/Gas Mark 4/350 degrees F for about 45 minutes or until heated through (Just before you pop in the oven, you can drizzle a bit of sherry on top. Not essential, but it adds a little something)
10. Bake until the top is golden brown
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U13 Girls Clinch US Youth Soccer Premier II Championship
With wins over teams from Michigan, Illinois, Nebraska, and Missouri, our U13 girls we able to claim the top spot of the Premier II Division of the Midwest Conference and earn a promotion to Premier I. Congrats!
Little Eagles Micro Soccer
Starting May 11th with (7) Saturdays! Sign up online now!
Details under the EVENTs Tab in the top menu bar.
Polonia Park Beer Garden
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to Polonia Park on Wednesdays starting May 22nd.
Dates: May 22nd, May 29th, June 5th & June 12th.
Hours: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Details under the BEER GARDEN in the top menu bar.
Players Wanted
- Looking for 2004 Girl players to fill in our U15 teams this Spring 2019!
- We will have a U15g State Team, U15g SECL team, and a U14/15g WARS team.
- 8th graders or 9th graders who are not playing High School Soccer are welcome to come try out with us. Please email us for more info.
USA Cup – July 2019
We are headed back to Minnesota this July to once again participate in the USA Cup! U11g, U12g, U13g, U14g, U15, U16g teams! (current birth year teams). Mark your calendars to join us for this fun weekend get away July 11 – 14th, 2019.
Big Trip
We finalized our plans for the Big Trip to ENGLAND August 3rd – 12th, 2019!! See Events tab for more info! Open to all soccer fans from any Club, please join us! (details in the top menu bar)
Golf Outing Success
A special thanks to all golfers, sponsors, and volunteers that made our 3rd annual August golf outing another success.
See you next year. Save the date: Aug 23rd, 2019
Polonia Summer Festival
August 5, 2018 – Thanks for joining us and making it a successful Polonia Summer Festival! Thank you Volunteers! Your hours will be counted for the Fall 2018 & Spring 2019 seasons!
Polonia Shines at USA Cup
Two of our teams traveled to the USA Cup this July to take on the world and represented Polonia well. The Polonia '07 Red Eagles made it to the semi-final, but got knocked out on PKs after extra time. The Polonia '06 Red Eagles repeated as Champions, going 6-0 and defeating teams from Minnesota, South Dakota, and Canada.
Congratulations to Ella K. (2004 Red) on being selected to the Olympic Development Program (ODP) Region II ID Camp in July!!
Our U13 girls Polonia '05 White Eagles team was selected to represent Wisconsin at the Midwest Presidents Cup Regional Event in West Chester, Ohio. Way to go Girls!
WIAA State Championships
Polonia is well represented at the WIAA High School State Championship this Spring season. Muskego and New Berlin Eisenhower HS Players: Jackie, Jovanka, Kayla, Melissa, Michelle, Grace and Emma.
Follow the State Championships by clicking here.
Congratulations Polonia Teams for making it into the WISCONSIN STATE CUP – Spring 2018 !!
Polonia '06 Red Eagles – U12g (Invitational) Champions
Polonia '05 Red Eagles – U13g Semi-Finalist
Congratulations Polonia Teams for making it to the PRESIDENTS CUP – Spring 2018 !!
Polonia '04 White Eagles – U14g
Polonia '05 White Eagles – U13g Semi-Finalist advancing to the US Youth Soccer Midwest Presidents Cup which will be held June 14-18 at Voices of America Athletic Complex in West Chester, Ohio.
Congratulations to Polonia Teams for for a successful season playing in the Midwest Regional League (MRL) – Spring 2018 !!!!!
Polonia '05 Red Eagles – U13g (planning again for Fall 2018)
Polonia '04 Red Eagles – U14g (planning again for Fall 2018)
Olympic Development Team Selections
Congratulations to the following Polonia players selected to represent the State of Wisconsin for ODP.
2001 Boys: Nolen T.
2003 Girls: Lisa T.
2004 Girls: Ella K. / Natalia S.
2005 Girls: Taylor C. / Kyra L.
Fall 2017 League Champions!
State League: Polonia '06 Red Eagles – U12g
State League: Polonia '04 Red Eagles – U14g
SECL: Polonia '07 Red Eagles – U11g
SECL: Polonia '04 White Eagles – U14g
SECL: Polonia '99 Red Eagles – U18g
Congratulations Polonia Teams for making it into the WISCONSIN STATE CUP – Fall 2017!!!
Polonia '03 Red Eagles – U15g
Polonia '04 Red Eagles – U14g – Semi-Finalist
(4) Polonia Girls Teams participated in the USA Cup in Blaine, MN this July. All (4) teams were in the Top A Flight, and made it through to the Quarter Finals!!!
Polonia '03 Red Eagles – Quarter Finalist
Polonia '04 Red Eagles – Semi-Finalist
Polonia '05 Red Eagles – Quarter Finalist
Polonia '06 Red Eagles – Champions!!!!
See link to USA Cup article link: USA Cup
Congratulations Coaches, Managers and Players!
Congratulations Polonia Teams for earning their way to the WISCONSIN STATE CUP – Spring 2017!!!
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Reviewed October, 2006 by Jacob Spindel
Bluetooth wireless headphones for your iPod are a cool idea, in theory... but in the past, the transmitter dongles you would have to charge and connect to your iPod, which were by themselves larger than regular earphones and possibly larger than your iPod, could easily leave you wondering how exactly this setup was supposed to be more convenient than wired headphones. AnyCom's BluNa Bluetooth adaptor, which is desgined for the iPod nano but is compatible with all iPod models with a Dock connector, aims to provide a more elegant solution. Although there is still room for improvement, the BlueNa has gone a long way toward convincing me that using Bluetooth headphones with your iPod is actually a practical idea.
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With a name like "BluNa," you would be forgiven for not having much idea what sort of product this is. The BluNa measures just 1.6" x 0.36" x 1" and connects to your iPod's Dock connector port, and it could easily be mistaken for an FM transmitter; however, it actually transmits audio digitally over Bluetooth, rather than relying on FM radio waves that are prone to low quality audio. The device is available in either black or white and features a sole blinking blue LED on the front, with no other interactive components whatsoever. The BluNa conforms to the Bluetooth 1.2 and A2DP (audio transmission) standards.
The BluNa was clearly designed with the nano in mind, since its width and off-center Dock connector make it look like a natural extension of the iPod itself when it is connected to a nano. In fact, it even includes a plastic attachment that keeps it connected with a nano even more securely than a standard Dock connector add-on. However, you can remove the attachment and connect the BluNa to any Dock-compatible iPod (even the 3G).
Although the BluNa draws its power entirely from the iPod and needs no battery or other power source, AnyCom has apparently recognized that it will decrease your iPod's battery life significantly (the reduction is estimated at about 1.5 hours), and they have included a USB power adaptor in the package. This adaptor is handy for charging an iPod or most Bluetooth headsets, but it doesn't really have much to do with the BluNa. In fact, since the BluNa doesn't have a passthrough port, you cannot use the BluNa and the charger (or any other charger) at the same time. I suppose including iPod accessories that are only marginally related is still an advantage - hmm, perhaps the next version should include a sledgehammer for your Zune...?
True Blue
So does it work? The BluNa will easily pair with your Bluetooth headphones and blink its LED 5 times rapidly to indicate success - if your headphones use a passcode of 0000. If your Bluetooth headphones use any other passcode and cannot have their passcode changed (like the i.Tech BlueBAND does), you can... buy different Bluetooth headphones. Really. This is a major shortcoming, although the headset makers are about as much to blame as AnyCom is.
If you can get the device paired with your headphones, though, it's smooth sailing from then on. Usage of the device is so seamless that there is almost nothing to explain - just use your iPod the same way you always do, without any extra configuration or other steps. The device's LED blinks slowly to indicate that it is transmitting and has a range of about 10 meters. In fact, the BluNa even supports a standard called AVRCP, which means that if your Bluetooth headset has play/pause or other playback controls, you can actually use them to control your iPod.
The audio transmission is clear and consistent, to the point that it is basically indistinguishable from the audio from wired headphones. I will not attempt to judge the device's suitability for various audio types because this depends on the headphones you use much more than on the BluNa itself. In my testing, the BluNa made the best use possible of the Bluetooth headphones it communicated with.
No Strings Attached
Before buying the BluNa, I highly suggest checking the Bluetooth headset you have (or plan to buy) to see if it can pair using passcode 0000 - the inability to use any other code is a serious "blue-per." However, if you are sure this won't be a problem, the device's convenience and unintrusive design (which doesn't require a separate power source) are quite possibly enough to make it worth the asking price. With the BlueNa, wireless, high-quality iPod audio has progressed beyond a "proof of concept" to something you could actually use on a daily basis.
Pros: Powered by iPod; simple and seamless to use; supports controlling iPod from headset; results in high-quality sound.
Cons: Cannot change pairing passcode; a bit pricey.
Price: $110
Web Site: AnyCom
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When I was younger, I used to live in sweatshirts, and until the lovely people at Glamorous sent me this beauty, I don't think I had worn one for a good 7 or 8 years... ironically, I haven't had this one off my back since I opened the parcel and I can't quite remember why I stopped! The comfort and the warmth alone make this sweatshirt amazing, and definitely one of my absolute favourite things in my wardrobe.
These shorts (which are actually a playsuit) are proof that prints never go out of style. I've had this for about two years now, and I still can't get enough of it, dressed up or down, it's one of my most worn pieces. I'll probably be saying the same about these shoes in years to come as well, I'm still loving the creepers!
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The house serves as a sanctuary for abused women and their children who unexpectedly found themselves destitute as a result of the domestic violence. We assist them to come to terms with past trauma thus helping them to develop into successful, mature individuals. We offer shelter, protection, food, clothing, toiletries and support to these vulnerable women.
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IOM Malawi Flood Response: Sitrep No. 1 - 6 March 2015
First Malawi floods situation report issued by the International Organization for Migration (IOM). This document highlights IOM's current efforts to support the ongoing humanitarian response in Malawi. IOM continues to work on the release of the Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) preliminary findings report, details of which are not included in the attached situation report.


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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing, hailed by many as the "greatest one-day tramp in New Zealand", and even "one of the best in the world", is one of New Zealand's Great Walks. The 19.4 km trail sees 60,000 people each year; over 1000 per day at the more popular times. I've personally walked the trail twice, but done parts of the track on at least five different occasions, and can see why it is so popular – the scenery is amazing, not too strenuous, and simply a great place to spend a day or two.
Just over three years ago, a friend suggested hiking the crossing in the middle of winter, overnight, under a full moon. Ever since, we've been looking out for a suitable opportunity: great weather, full moon, lots of snow and low avalanche danger. Unfortunately, these opportunities don't come around often. But a few weeks ago, everything fell into place.
Weather in the region is notoriously hard to predict in advance, so the window between a reliable prediction and being on the mountain is less than a day. This is not ideal for planning the trip in advance, but opportunities must be taken whenever they present themselves…
It Begins
By 9 PM, we had arrived in the Mangatepopo carpark at the start of the trail, ready to begin the adventure that had been on the to-do list for over three years. We were joined by everyone else who thought it would be a good idea to wander into an alpine area in the middle of winter, in the middle of the night (there was no-one else there), and began the walk before the moon had risen above the horizon. Even without the moon, the night sky was bright enough to walk without headlamps through the first parts of the trail, but extra lighting became necessary with rougher terrain and the first signs of snow and ice on the ground.
An hour later, we had arrived at the last long-drop for the next 6 hours. Normally there would be long queues here, but this time there was no queue at all. Up until this point, I had been wearing a long-sleeve t-shirt and thermals, but the time had come to bring out the more serious outfit, including several more layers, wind and waterproof jacket, and crampons. With the Devil's Staircase just around the corner, things were about to get more extreme. One does not simply walk into this kind of environment and expect to be warm.
If you're not suitably prepared, there's a sign nearby that asks a few questions: "Stop! Is the weather OK? Do you have the right equipment and clothing? Are you fit enough? If you have answered NO to any of these questions, seriously CONSIDER TURNING BACK". Probably the best advice I've seen on a sign.
Devil's Staircase
This name didn't come about for no reason. The staircase is the most strenuous part of the entire crossing, unless you take a side trip up Mt Ngauruhoe (aka Mt Doom). Under the conditions at the time, it would have been extremely dangerous to attempt this part of the track without crampons. Slippery slopes leading to large cliffs aren't very forgiving to a misplaced foot. Ice and snow had covered the track quite consistently since the bottom of the staircase, and the temperature was dropping steadily as time progressed and elevation increased.
By the top, the water from my hydration bladder had begun to freeze. Short and frequent sips seemed to keep things flowing, but inevitably there would still be ice forming in the bite valve and tube. Snacks like muesli bars or a hiker's favourite One Square Meal bars also become very solid. Not ideal after being drained of energy by the staircase. Oh well…
Mangatepopo Saddle and Beyond
With the Devil's Staircase out of the way, it's relatively easy going for the next section of track. The flatness of the plateau is always welcome sight! The silence of the night was occasionally broken by ice falling down nearby slopes, but in general the whole place was very tranquil. And then there was another hill.
Half-way up to Red Crater, the early hours of the morning combined with the weight of several "contingency plans" in our packs had taken their toll. Fortunately, someone had kindly carved out two rather nice seats in the snow. Thanks whoever you were! After a rest and several photos of the awesome view seen in the photo above (and that uncomfortable moment when $1500 of camera suddenly stops working in the low temperatures), it was time to turn around and head back to the car park.
There's something very unique about moonlight and snow that can't be fully described, nor seen in a photo. It needs to experienced; being there is everything. Having the Tongariro Alpine Crossing all to yourself is another experience in itself, compared to the conga-line that usually appears during peak periods.
I think that the scenery is far more beautiful when covered in snow and lit by moonlight than the barren landscape in the heat of summer, yet the crowds don't seem to agree. Don't get me wrong, it's still a great place in summer. But under moonlight in winter – wow.
If you're still reading, it may be because the moonlight crossing idea is something you'd like to do. To make your planning a bit easier, I've included some basic equipment and resources that you'll need to take into account. I have to say at this point that entering an alpine environment at any time has its own dangers; even more so during winter at night. Not only that, but Tongariro is also volcano that has recently shown signs of unrest. Any decision to enter this environment is yours and yours alone – not mine. I take no responsibility for your use or misuse of any information on my website. Make sense? Excellent.
First up, understand the hazards. Low temperatures, slippery ice slopes, cliffs, volcanoes, avalanches, frozen drink and food, injuries, and changeable weather conditions should be a good list to start with. We had planned to take enough equipment to safely spend the night on snow during high winds and rain/snow, with equipment such as a tent, winter-rated sleeping bags and insulating mats, a gas stove, and extra food. Hopefully you'll need none of this stuff, but it's all good to take just in case. Remember that there is always an element of uncertainty in mountain weather prediction, so be prepared.
Secondly, warm clothes are obviously essential. Many light-weight layers are better than one bulky layer. Nothing should absorb water (no cotton!), and the outer layers should be both windproof and waterproof. Waterproof hiking boots with gaiters, gloves and beanie/balaclava are also essential to keep warm and dry.
Thirdly, crampons are essential. Don't even think about omitting these – it's just not safe. Ice slopes that are fine to walk on with crampons can be impassable without them. A decent pair is not cheap, but can be hired for a weekend at a relatively low cost from various outdoors and snow shops. An ice axe would also be nice to have, but probably won't be necessary – the slopes on the official track aren't overly steep.
Finally, take anything else that you consider important. If you're a reasonably experienced hiker, you'll know the usual supplies you take with you. Otherwise, become an experienced hiker or take one with you. What follows is a minimal list of equipment to take. Use common sense when putting together your own list.
Essential Equipment (Shared between group)
- Emergency shelter
- Gas stove or alternative way to create hot drinks or food
- Headlamp
- First aid kit
- GPS with pre-loaded route (in case visibility drops), map, compass
- Toilet paper (the long-drop doesn't have its own)
- Phone or communication device
- Plastic bags (always good to have)
Essential Equipment (Personal)
- Waterproof jacket and pants
- Waterproof boots and gaiters to keep snow out
- Waterproof and warm gloves
- Beanie or other warm hat (balaclava recommended)
- 5+ warm layers / thermals
- Winter-rated sleeping bag and good insulating mat
- Snacks and extra reserve food
- Crampons
Recommended Equipment
- Camera and tripod
- Sports drink (for energy and lower freezing point than water)
- Pack liner
- Chapstick
- Spare socks
If you do plan to head out and experience the magic of the Tongariro Midwinter Moonlight Crossing, please don't underestimate the risks involved. Pretending that the risks aren't there will not end well. Instead, acknowledge the risks, try to minimise those risks then decide if that level of risk is acceptable for you. Please let me know if you do give it a go, especially if there's something I've missed or you have any other suggestions. Most importantly, keep safe and enjoy!
Useful Resources
- http://www.geonet.org.nz/volcano/activity/ngauruhoe/cameras/ngauruhoe-latest.html (Webcam of Mt Ngauruhoe and Mangatepopo Saddle)
- http://metservice.com/mountain/tongariro-national-park (Weather Forecast)
- http://www.avalanche.net.nz/forecasts/detail.asp?m=6 (Avalanche Risk)
- http://www.geonet.org.nz/volcano/activity/ngauruhoe/ (Volcanic Risk)
- http://www.geonet.org.nz/volcano/activity/tongariro/ (Volcanic Risk)
- http://www.timeanddate.com/ (Moon phase, moonrise, moonset, sunrise, sunset times)


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Tactical Audio Controller - Xbox One Audio & Volume Control Issues
This article applies to the Elite Pro Tactical Audio Controller (TAC) when used on the Xbox One.
Please verify the following settings if you are experiencing audio issues with your TAC on a Xbox One, such as:
- Various issues affecting Game Audio
- Various issues affecting Chat Audio (other players' voices)
- Various issues affecting your headset's mic (no one can hear you)
- Unable to control Game and Chat Audio volume independently
- Other audio quality related issues
**Before we begin, make sure your Xbox One console is powered on and the TAC is connected to both the console and your controller.
1.) While in the Xbox One Home Screen, press the Xbox Button.
2.) Go to System tab (gear icon) >> Audio.
3.) In the "Audio" tab, make sure the volume sliders are set as follows:
- Set "Headset volume" to 50-75% (may vary slightly based on your preference)
- Set "Headset chat mixer" to 100% Chat Audio (side with the Person icon)
- Set "Microphone monitoring" to 0% (Mic Monitor level will be controlled by the TAC itself)
**Note: The "Settings" tab should appear similar to this image:
4.) Then, go to System >> Settings >> Display & Sound >> Volume. Select Party Chat Output and set it to Headset.
5.) Next, please verify that the physical platform selector switch on the rear of the TAC unit itself is set to Xbox One mode, which is labeled as "ONE". For reference, this is the second setting from left.
6.) Finally, set the "BACKGROUND NOISE LIMITER" slider on the front of the TAC unit to 0%. If this slider is set too high, it may effectively mute your microphone.
NOTE: Make sure your Xbox One Controller is NOT connected via USB Cable (charging or otherwise) to your Xbox One console while it is connected to the TAC. Connecting your Xbox One Controller to a USB port on the Xbox One while a headset/audio device is plugged into your Xbox One Controller may introduce issues, such as unwanted noise in the headset.
If the same issues continue to persist after completing the steps above, please contact our Support Team for additional assistance.


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I found this male Tickell's Blue Flycatcher at Baan Song Nok, Kaeng Krachan National Park, though I also found the female at the same time, I have chosen a female from another location to post here. I love the Tickell's Blue Flycatcher because of its iridescent blue colour as if it is a glow-in-the-dark feathers or a neon blue light. It was almost dark, the light was very low, enough to take some colours through my D500 sensor, I captured the image. later, it was dark already, I was still taking photographs using the soft white light installed by Baan Song Nok, the bird was literally glowing blue.
I think when the bird retreats into dark thickets or darker areas in the forest, they can been seen by the female right away. Just like any other bird using feathers display to attract the female, in the case of the male Tickell's Blue Flycatcher, it is using its iridescent blue coloured feathers to attract the female.
Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand
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Sasa.com Haul
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Thursday | March 14 2013 | 7 pm
Face the Music, Kaufman Center's "alt-classical" youth ensemble, performs at The Tank.
The only student ensemble in New York City dedicated to performing music by living classical composers, Face the Music has been praised by the New York Times for its "stunning performances" of music by contemporary composers and hailed by critics as "polished, exuberant" (New York Times) and one of "New York's favorite contemporary-classical ensembles" (Time Out New York). Since its founding in 2005, the ensemble has taken its place as a full-fledged player in New York City's vibrant contemporary classical scene, rapidly becoming what Allan Kozinn of the New York Times has called "a force in the New York new-music world."
Visit The Tank's web site for venue and ticket info.
Go to Face the Music's home page.


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Have you ever attended an event, loved everything about it and wondered who is responsible for "the time of my life" you just experienced? Often times we attend these wonderful soirees and gatherings without any clue that the mastermind behind the glitz and glam is someone who plans events we have been attending for years.
We here at theloop411.com Events Calendar & Blog are closing the gap between patron and promoter by introducing you to the people who work tirelessly to make your moments at their events matter.


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May 30th 2009, a scorcher of a sunny day reaching 28ºC in England. That was the day Mr Tapas and I chose (three months earlier) to get married. It was a fantastic day, full of fun, laughter, plenty of happy tears and dancing, lots of dancing. We have thousands of photos from that day, they all make me feel rather emotional but we also have a Wedding Time Capsule, a memory box full of treasures.
Whereas I cannot go back and physically live that moment again. I can look back on it and feel and touch every little tangible memory it left behind.
When we got back from our honeymoon we received a big heavy box in the post, I opened it to find a manila box with a gorgeous polka dotty ribbon, inside a card and a note from my maid of honour.
|Ok, so I cheated by opening it early this year to show you all
You see, I cannot take much credit for what you are about to read, this was one of those inspired moments she has that makes you feel special.
Underneath the card there were lots more items, let me give you a little guided tour.
My maid of honour had included a printed document with the happenings so far in 2009, such as Barack Obama being sworn in, the most visited websites and the winners of the Academy Awards, the latter was a personal touch, she and I are big fans as is my now husband. There was one last paragraph that I have cut off because it has our full names, it reads: "Oh and Feisty Tapas married Mr Tapas at X a beautiful ceremony."
|In 2009 petrol was priced at 99p per litre. Oh how things have changed.
The box continued to surprise us with a couple of magazines from that month, The Times' newspaper from the day (it was a Saturday so it includes all supplements, untouched), a DVD with the episode of the Never Mind the Buzzcocks of that week (Mr Tapas was rather pleased with that!), a USB stick with the number one from that week and the video of our first dance. All with the idea that in a few decades when we open it we (and now LittleT) will be able to reminisce and, I bet, have a few giggles.
|The Times newspaper from the day of the wedding and magazines from that month
|Prints of a bunch of our wedding photos. I blogged a while ago about my wedding cake here
In a note she told us that the idea was for us to add other bits and pieces, so we did, starting with what was left of my bouquet (I divided it to hand a few red roses to each of my friends who I wanted to see happy, not by marriage, just happy); the boxes our wedding rings came in; the red fans that decorated the tables and that came extremely handy given the heat of the day; my garter; some confetti; the ribbon my husband decorated his car with and the sender label from the big box that the lovely people at Sassi Holford sent my dress in.
We were asked about our wedding theme by the venue's coordinator once, I replied there was no theme but a lot of red, I wasn't lying, see?
Our wedding programmes and menus, we did them in English and in Spanish. The programmes included this poem, read during the ceremony. My husband designed everything, find anything familiar?
We've also included the CD with the music played during our ceremony, some love hearts that were scattered on the tables, all the wedding cards we received, the gift bag and card that my husband sent me through my maid of honour at the last minute the night before, inside the bag there was a lovely heart-shaped red pendant.
We had a second party in Spain a couple of weeks later for the people who weren't able to come to the wedding in England (I excitedly got to wear my wedding dress twice, yes) so the box now also contains the invitation to it.
Basically in a Wedding Time Capsule you are free to include whatever you want, it is your time capsule. With all the craziness of organising the wedding and actually getting married and going on honeymoon I would have never thought of this and I am so glad my fabulous friend did.
We now open it on every anniversary and get all sentimental about the wonderful wedding day we had. It was the perfect wedding gift.
Do you have something similar?
|The contents of the Wedding Time Capsule. Just in case you had any doubts: I love red and polka dots.


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AFSC 2A6X3 - Aircrew Egress Systems
Air Force Enlisted Job Description
Specialty Summary:
Maintains aircraft egress systems including ejection seats, canopies, hatches, and modules; explosive components; subsystems; and related support equipment (SE). Related DoD Occupational Subgroup: 602
Duties and Responsibilities:
Advises on and solves installation, maintenance, and repair problems by studying schematic and technical publications. Diagnoses malfunctions and recommends corrective action. Implements maintenance and safety policies for egress systems.
Performs scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on egress systems. Removes and installs egress systems. Ensures egress explosive cartridge activated devices (CAD) and pressure activated devices (PAD) are safe and disarmed prior to performing maintenance. Performs operational and functional tests of egress systems, subsystems, and components using test equipment and test kits.
Applies corrosion control procedures to escape systems and related components. Operates and maintains related SE. Uses the automated maintenance system to monitor maintenance trends, analyze equipment requirements, maintain equipment records, document maintenance actions, and time change database.
Performs integrity inspections of the escape system. Inspects egress systems, subsystems, and components for safety, security, and serviceability. Inspects and determines serviceability of CAD and PAD devices based on shelf and service life limits.
Uses and disposes of hazardous waste and materials according to environmental standards.
Specialty Qualifications:
Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical principles applying to aircrew egress systems; concepts and application of applicable maintenance directives; and using and interpreting schematic drawings, and technical publications.
Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school with courses in general science or mathematics is desirable.
Training. For award of AFSC 2A633, completion of a basic aircrew egress system maintenance course is mandatory.
Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated: (Note: See Explanation of Air Force Specialty Codes).
2A653. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2A633. Also, experience in functions such as removing, inspecting, installing, repairing, and modifying aircrew egress systems and components.
2A673. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2A653. Also, experience performing or supervising functions involved in maintaining and inspecting egress systems and subsystems.
Other. For entry into this specialty, normal color vision as defined in AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and Standards, is mandatory.
Strength Req : N
Physical Profile: 333131
Citizenship: Yes
Required Appitude Score : M-51 (Changed to M-56, effective 1 Jul 04).
Technical Training:
Course #: J3ABR2A633 002
Length (Days): 32
Location: S


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Infographics are perhaps the new storytelling medium. They can take a lot of information and put it in a form that is fun and easily understood. Studying and experimenting with infographics is a perfect start to our new unit on SENSE PERCEPTION. Although we have 5 senses, a great deal of what we "know" comes from what we "see".
"We now live in a world where information is potentially unlimited. Information is cheap, but meaning is expensive. Where is the meaning? Only human beings can tell you where it is. We're extracting meaning from our minds and our own lives."- George Dyson
"The purpose of Visualization…is INSIGHT…NOT pictures" – Ben Schneiderman at U. of Maryland
Why do Infographics Matter? – "your message is only as good as your ability to share it"…one designer comments that "TRANSPARENCY is the NEW BLACK"…it's all about the open data
by Column Five Media
TOK -related ARTICLE: "When Data Struts Its Stuff – Read about the implications, benefits, and risks
Is "SEEING really BELIEVING"? Why do humans gravitate toward the visual and pictoral? Why is a "picture worth a thousand words"? Neurologists define this phenomenon as the "PICTORAL SUPERIORITY EFFECT", claiming that our brains are actually hard-wired to remember things that are presented as or with images much more than mere text or speech. But we have to be war of "DATA-WASHING", or the "selective and manipulated framing of information aimed at steering your understanding of it in a specific direction". We need "GRAPHICS LITERACY".
For the video "CHART WARS" please see this Brainpickings post: http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2010/01/15/alex-lundry-chart-wars/
Read this Wikipedia entry on the MISUSE OF STATS, which includes discarding unfaorable data, loaded questions, biased samples, overgeneralization, misreporting error, false causality, proof of the null hypothesis.
We will begin with a video series: "Journalism in the Age of Data", put out by Stanford University, which has an excellent media program.
http://datajournalism.stanford.edu/ (a collection of 8 short videos)
"Data Visualization is here to stay…so we better all get on board'
Here's an INFOGRAPHIC ABOUT INFOGRAPHICS to give you some background. It says the steps are:
1. IDEATION– what is an idea that will "blow up"?
2. IDEA SELECTION – finding that diamond in the rough
3. RESEARCH – getting the facts (legit and interesting!)
4. CONCEPTUAL VISUALIZATION – what will the art/design be like?
Finally, here's the LIVEBINDER with everything you'd ever need to know about Infographics
Here is his TED talk: http://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_shows_the_best_stats_you_ve_ever_seen.html
He claims statistics is "the sexiest subject around"
and a similar VIDEO: BBC: POPULATION 7 BILLION (a must see!) If it doesn't work, then see it on YouTube HERE
Google Street View Stop-Motion
Address Is Approximate from The Theory on Vimeo.
In this 5 minute TED talk, a "creative technologist" demonstrates CYMATICS, process for making soundwaves visible.
In this 6 minute TED talk, we are exposed to the "ALLOSPHERE" – a new way to see, hear, and interpret scientific data.
David McCandless is a leader in data visualization, and in his TED talk he suggests it is the best way to navigate the "information glut"
How can data visualization aid those in the medical field? In this TED talk, Swedish expert Anders Ynnerman describes virtual autopsies and all kinds of goodies!
Prepare to be wow'd! Alexander Tsiaras uses art and technology to visualize the unseen human.
DataArt – BBC Blurring the boundaries between art and information
3 Trends That Will Define the Future of Infographics
Quora answers: What are the Best Blogs about Data?
BBC Dimensions- How Big Really? (this is so cool!)
DID YOU KNOW...Many people are creating inforgraphics to use as CVs/Resumes? A company called http://vizualize.me/ helps. This is an example from a friend: http://vizualize.me/cscolari#
llllllll Above – an interesting combo of kinetic typography and infographics, set to film llllllllllllllll
"Visual Storytelling: A New Language for Data Overload" (has amazing examples)
Visual.ly (prob the most cool site- with examples in "Explore")
Students and Social Media (a good one for you!)
Hardest Places to Survive on Earth
Mapping Internet Names with TOKYO subway
What's in a surname? (INTERACTIVE)
TasteBuds (by David McCandless)
Designer Toolkit (what are the most prized products?)
MUSIC VID: "Numbers in Action" by Wiley (infographic-inspired)
Google vs. Facebook – on Security and Privacy
How Texting is Changing the World
Interpretation of Death in Different Cultures
Just how Connected are College Students? (surprising!)
TONS of Interesting Infographics as tweeted by @russelstarr
Visual Storytelling (about the book, with examples)
Vive le Tweet! A map of Twitter's languages
What are the Hardest Languages to Learn?
Where are you Guilty of Text Messaging?
Understanding Shakespeare with Visualization
INTERACTIVE: Choosing a College
Various "State of the World" infographics from Myriad
INTERACTIVE: U.S.A. Happiness factors
U.S. Mood Throughout the Day inferred from Twitter (WITH VIDEO)….and to find out how they did that, check this article on TWITTEROLOGY, the new social science
30 Top Infographics for Designers
GOOD infographics ( a bunch of them, posted by the site GOOD)
FastCompany- Infographic of the Day
Science and Health-related Data Viz
Language, Arts, Entertainment Data Viz
History/Politics.Econ Data Viz
"Faces of the Dead" (made for our fallen heroes)
Using Vuvox and Photography (with a trusty Sharpie), Nichole created an amazing infographic on Revolutions throughout History
Oil'd from Chris Harmon on Vimeo.
iCharts – create interactive charts for free
MANYEYES (by IBM) – one of the most popular
TIPS in designing effective Infographics
Designer's Inside Scoop on Data Viz
TIPS, TRICKS, RESOURCES for making your own
10 TIPS for Designing Infographics
How to make a Good Infographic
Mrs. Burvall's DIIGO list re: Infographics (about 23 links now)
1. Analyzing and Evaluating Infographics (and the Knowledge Issues related to data viz)
2. Remixing/Transforming Existing Inforgraphics
3. Creating original examples of Data Viz
Get inspired by watching THIS VIDEO about a famous graphic designer at work.


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Welcome internet traveler. This interview was conducted online with the intent of giving future readers of The Princess and Mr. Whiffle: the Thing Beneath the Bed an insight into the mind of an artist. In this case, the artist is Illustrator of the Future award winner Nathan Taylor. First off Nate, I know you are a gamer. So, this interview follows gamer progression and gets harder as you go along. Are you ready to play?
Bring it on.
Tutorial question: What first made you want to be an artist?
You might laugh, but I don't have any memories before wanting to be an artist. I never wanted to be an astronaut or a fireman or anything else…well, maybe a Jedi, but I never had a dream other than art. I think being an artist is as much a part of me as having brown eyes. That's the romantic answer, the one I believe is true. But, for the child psychologists out there, another answer could be that I was good at drawing as a child, my parents encouraged me, so I kept at it. Every child wants approval after all.
First level: Much of your art style harkens back to the Disney 2D animation that you grew up with. How much of an influence would you say Disney played in your art?
HUGE influence. Disney was one of the few cartoons my siblings and I were permitted to watch around the house, and I absolutely adored the fluid animation and the style of rendering that made their characters look so cartoony, but also real enough to believe. You can definitely still see the influence. They weren't my only source of inspiration though. I also soaked up Sunday funnies like Tumbleweeds, Garfield, and Herman; and I had a brief period where everything took on a Precious Moments style. I tended toward those styles because they were safe and I could get away with them.
Second level: As a follow up, which artists are blowing your mind all over your draft board these days?
Travis Charest remains one of my all-time favorites, Chris Sanders of "Lilo and Stitch" fame, Chen Wei (Lorland) who does brilliant digital work, Adam Hughes and his beautiful style that I aspire to, Frank Frazetta with his dynamic color and compositions, and Mike Mignola for his style that seems so rough and fluid at the same time.
Mid-Boss question: The Detroit Silverdome was recently sold to a Canadaian company for about 1% of what it cost to build it (586k vs 55 million). If you could buy it for 1% of what the Kanucks paid, what would you do with it? (FYI – it seats 80,000)
Biggest paintball arena ever. I would go completely bread-and-circuses and hold massive championship-level engagements between several groups of players at the same time, and sell tickets. For safety, the first 50 rows would be labeled as Splash Zones. I'd have to have naval battles as well.
Boss fight: Artists are sometimes a medium for what they are consuming (ie, if you read westerns, your art would have a western flavor). If art is a mirror that reflects society, what kinds of things would you expect people to see in your work?
Wow, that's deep enough to require floaty wings, but I'll bite. The number one thing that people can always expect to get from me at this point is a feeling of frivolity or whimsy. I'm not a really a dark illustrator with an orchestra of inner demons, so I can't imitate Brom; I don't have an animalistic core of unchained wildness so I can't do Frazetta (not for lack of trying); so I just do what I am, which is light colors and cartoony figures. Then again, maybe that's just a front for my boiling cauldron of inner turmoil which threatens to burst through at any moment. If that's the case, then I'm an unpredictable juggernaut, a time bomb of loose wires and artistic Semtex. Beware?
Plot Twist Question: Most artists experiment with multiple forms of art (sculpture, music, etc) before settling on how they best express themselves. What are some failed art forms that you have tried and discarded?
Ah, the list of forms I don't use is long and distinguished. I've found that disciples of one medium or another tend to be very protective of their camp and enthusiastic in their evangelism, so let me say that my distaste for these mediums only means that I'm no good with them. I don't like watercolor because it's too fluid and uncontrollable. I like something that will stay where I put it and acrylic has proven itself more suited to my style. Oil paint is also something that's no good for me. Sure, it's the tried-and-true medium of the masters, but in my hands it becomes only so much goop. Also, I'm an impatient little boy and I don't want to wait three years for my painting to dry so I can work on another layer. Drawing with charcoal makes my teeth itch, sculpture is fun and delightful but it requires a serious devotion of time and resources to make any good kind of effort out of it, and mixed media is right out because I'm far more interested in creating an image than I am in figuring out an altogether new way of creating an image.
Big finale: For this book, you collaborated with Patrick Rothfuss. Since this is a collaboration, people may want to know, how much of the art is Rothfuss's vision and how much was yours? Did you play a part in the storytelling at all?
In the early stages when we were still creating the style of the book, I used the Princess as a touchstone. If I could find a version of her that Pat liked, then the rest would flow from that. So it was basically a game of back-and-forth. I'd do a sketch or three of the Princess and ask what he thought of them until we settled on a look. After that, I would sketch up several pages at a time, send them to him, and he would either say, "Yes! Beautiful! Perfect!" or a combination of those words along with a suggestion of adding or removing elements to bring more life to the story. As for the storytelling, it's all just visual from my end. All the words are his, and that's why it works so well.
Epilogue: What's next for you?
Six months ago, I would have had no idea, but I've got a large body of work all of a sudden. Apart from Coming Distractions, I have a graphic novel about ghosts, a web comic about an interstellar hero, and a children's book about an Alaskan cat all in the pipeline. The next several months are going to be very busy for me.
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"We, Quebec doctors who believe in a strong public system, oppose the recent salary increases negotiated by our medical federations,"the letter read.
The group say they are offended that they would receive raises when nurses and patients are struggling.
"These increases are all the more shocking because our nurses, clerks and other professionals face very difficult working conditions, while our patients live with the lack of access to required services because of the drastic cuts in recent years and the centralization of power in the Ministry of Health,"
"The only thing that seems to be immune to the cuts is our remuneration," the letter further said.
The 213 general practitioners, 184 specialists, 149 resident doctors and 162 medical students want the raise to be invested in the system instead.
"We believe that there is a way to redistribute the resources of the Quebec health system to promote the health of the population and meet the needs of patients without pushing workers to the end," the letter says.
"We, Quebec doctors, are asking that the salary increases granted to physicians be cancelled and that the resources of the system be better distributed for the good of the health care workers and to provide health services worthy to the people of Quebec."
A physician in Canada is paid Can$339,000 per annum, on average, a family physician is paid Can$275,000 and a surgical specialist is paid Can$461,000.
The cost of medical school in Canada, though varies, is subsidized by provincial governments, the cost varies depending on whether a student is a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or foreign student and varies from one school to another.
A MQRP published letter in February denounced working conditions of nurses. "The nurses are exhausted by a heavy workload. They argue that the chronic lack of staff and the fatigue caused by repeated overtime, sometimes mandatory, for lack of replacement of the team, have an impact on the safety of patient care."
Canada has a public health system, which provides universal coverage for medically necessary health care services provided on the basis of need, rather than the ability to pay.


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As of the time of this writing (10:19pm EST) PSN and all of its services have been restored. You may return to your regularly scheduled gaming.
Original Story
Unlike 2015, the PlayStation Network was up and running during the holiday 2015. Here in the new year however, things seem to have hit a snag as PSN and all of its related services are down. This is a widespread outage that is affecting all users.
The official status page of PlayStation Network has all of PSN's services listed as experiencing issues. This include such things as account management, gaming and social, PlayStation Now, PlayStation Video, PlayStation Vue, PlayStation Store, and PlayStation Music.
While it is too early to say whether or not this was an attack on the network, it isn't out of the realm of possibility. Back during the holiday season of 2014, a DDoS attack was initiated on PSN which affected all services. A similar attack was promised for the 2015 holiday season though that never came to pass. It's entirely possible that this latest outage is an attack, especially considering that no maintenance was scheduled for today.
Stay tuned for more on this as it develops.
Sources: PlayStation Network status page, AskPlayStation on Twitter


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We are looking for vendors that have a cyber security/information technology security product, to do a video with us, as part of a series, explaining what problem you solve, what is unique about your implementation of the solution and why that is important to the end user.
It won't cost you anything, we just want to ensure the CYSEC community is informed about all of the great products out there. At the end of the year we will pick the best security products based on these videos and reader feedback and feature them on our front page.
* Videos will be approximately 30-45 mins long
* Vendor's will get interviewed (tough questions, no holds barred) by our Cyber Security Expert about your product and its value to the end user
* We expect the vendor to provide a technical resource rather than marketing person, someone who has the answers
* It is an opportunity for the vendor to pitch their proposition to the community, without the marketing spin
* We also want to understand your vision, where you product will ultimately end up
– Why don't you charge for these videos?
* We don't want sponsorship because we want to be able to ask the tough questions, we do not want to favour any product or service, we just want to inform the community about what is out there to solve their cyber security problems.
– Does it have to be a product targeted at enterprise organisations, what about end user products?
* We are happy to hear about products targeted at either end users or enterprise organisations, but let's be honest most of our readers are cyber security experts that do this as their day job.
– Can we pitch our entire cyber security product range?
* Sure, but not as a single video, we want to limit the time of these videos to 30-45 mins and be about a single product set. If you have multiple products solving different problems, let's break the videos up in to a series with each covering the problem they solve.
– Can we use slides?
* Kind of, we don't mind a single slide that explain your architecture, but outside of that we would need to be convinced it adds to the experience. We don't want death by PowerPoint.
– What if we don't have a product to sell but want to demonstrate our in-depth knowledge, because we are consultants and we want people to know how great we are?
* Sure, but rather than a "Hey look how great we are" video, you should be ready to present a use case, a real life use case, (yes we will check) which demonstrates your skills and capability. What did you do that was so cool, how is that better than the other consultants in this space?
– Can we capture details of users that have watched our video?
* We don't track users specifically, but what we will do is have a form below the video where users can ask that someone contacts them with more details on the product or service. It will be up to you to convince the user that your product is going to solve their problem, to the extent that they want more information.
If you are interested demonstrating your deep knowledge or sharing your product with the community, just email Pia at "Pia @cysec.com".


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Readerz.Net / David Markson / Vanishing Point
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David Markson
David Merrill Markson (December 20, 1927 – c. June 4, 2010) was an American novelist. He was the author of several postmodern novels, including Springer's Progress, Wittgenstein's Mistress, and Reader's Block. His final book, The Last Novel, published in 2007, was called "a real tour de force" by The New York Times.
Markson's work is characterized by an unconventional and experimental approach to narrative, character development and plot. The late writer David Foster Wallace hailed Wittgenstein's Mistress as "pretty much the high point of experimental fiction in this country". While his early works draw on the modernist tradition of William Faulkner and Malcolm Lowry, his later novels are, in Markson's words, "literally crammed with literary and artistic anecdotes" and "nonlinear, discontinuous, collage-like, an assemblage."
In addition to his output of modernist and postmodernist experimental literature, he published a book of poetry, a critical study of Malcolm Lowry, three crime novels, and an anti-Western, The Ballad of Dingus Magee, later adapted into the film, Dirty Dingus Magee, starring Frank Sinatra,
David Merrill Markson was born in Albany, New York, on December 20, 1927.
Educated at Union College and Columbia University, Markson began his writing career as a journalist and book editor, periodically taking up work as a college instructor at Columbia University, Long Island University, and The New School.
Though his first novel was published in the late 1950s, he did not gain prominence until the late 1980s, when he was over 60 years old, with the publication of Wittgenstein's Mistress. From that point, his reputation as a writer steadily grew, so much so that he told an interviewer: "One of my friends told me to be careful before I become well known for being unknown."
Markson died in New York City, in his West Village apartment where, according to the author's literary agent and former wife Elaine Markson, Markson's two children found him on June 4, 2010 in his bed.
Upon David Markson's death, his entire personal library was donated to the Strand Bookstore, according to his wishes.
Wittgenstein's Mistress
Wittgenstein's Mistress, widely considered his masterpiece, was published in 1988 by Dalkey Archive Press. Though Markson's original manuscript was rejected 54 times, the book, when finally published, met with critical acclaim. It is a highly stylized, experimental novel in the tradition of Beckett. The novel is mainly a series of statements made in the first person; the protagonist is a woman who believes herself to be the last human on earth. Though her statements shift quickly from topic to topic, the topics are often recurrent, and often reference Western cultural icons, ranging from Zeno to Beethoven to Willem de Kooning. Readers familiar with Ludwig Wittgenstein's Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus will recognize striking stylistic similarities to that work.
Amy Hempel praised it for "address[ing] formidable philosophic questions with tremendous wit." A decade later, David Foster Wallace described it as "pretty much the high point of experimental fiction in this country" in an article for Salon entitled "Five direly underappreciated U.S. novels >1960."
Late novels
Markson's late works further refine the allusive, minimalist style of Wittgenstein's Mistress. In these novels most of the traditional comforts of the form are absent, as an author-figure closely identified with Markson himself considers the travails of the artist throughout the history of culture. In Reader's Block, he is called Reader; in This Is Not A Novel, Writer; Vanishing Point, Author; in Markson's last novel, The Last Novel, he is known as Novelist. Markson described the action of these novels: "I have characters sitting alone in a bedroom with a head full of everything he's ever read." His working process involved "scribbling the notes on three-by-five-inch index cards" and collecting them in "shoebox tops" until they were ready to be put "into manuscript form." Markson hoped that these four novels might eventually be published together in one volume.
The first in the "personal genre", Reader's Block, was published by Dalkey Archive Press in 1996. It was followed by This Is Not A Novel (Counterpoint, 2001), Vanishing Point (Shoemaker & Hoard, 2004) and The Last Novel (Shoemaker & Hoard, 2007). Of Reader's Block, fellow writer and friend Kurt Vonnegut wrote, "David shouldn't thank Fate for letting him write such a good book in a time when large numbers of people could no longer be wowed by a novel, no matter how excellent."
The second book, This Is Not a Novel, describes itself in a number of terms:
In This Is Not a Novel, the Writer character states, "A novel with no intimation of story whatsoever, Writer would like to contrive" (p. 2). Reader's Block likewise calls itself "a novel of intellectual reference and allusion, so to speak minus much of the novel" (p. 61). Rather than consisting of a specific plot, they can be said to be composed of "an intellectual ragpicker's collection of cultural detritus." The seemingly-random set of quotes, ideas and nuggets of information about the lives of various literary, artistic and historical figures cohere to form a new kind of novel.
Further reading
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