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Dance Like No One Is Watching
Isn't that just a great quote? I think it is. It reminds me that life isn't about the day-to-day grind. It's about enjoying every moment and living life to the fullest.
Here's the thing…
Have you ever actually danced like no one is watching or sang like no one is listening?
Truth is, most of us are faking it. Sometimes it's just really hard to be positive. I think I've found a solution though.
Two weeks ago I was having a horribly stressful week. It was almost time for finals, so professors were piling everything on us and it was too much to handle. Lets just say I had a complete meltdown. Instead of doing nothing, I did something about it. I decided to blast my two favorite songs; Fun's "Some Nights" and Florence's "Shake it out". That is literally what I did… I shook it out.
My roommates were gone, the sun was shining through the windows in my kitchen, and I danced. I danced like no one was watching. I felt completely absurd doing this, but honestly it worked. My mood did a complete 180. You just can't be in a bad mood when you're acting silly, its impossible. Especially when you decide your dog is going to be your dance partner, where you hold her over your head and spin in circles… I think I scared her…
To my readers, I give you this challenge. The next time you read an inspirational saying, try living what it says. Put the words into action. Your results might surprise you.
I dedicate this post to: Cheese… yes I have stooped to this level
What would be your death row meal? That's an odd question for me to ask you because I imagine you're quite a lovely person… and don't kill people… BUT, let's pretend you do…okay back to my point. If you were a bad person, what would you want your last meal to be?
I find myself drawn to thinking these things, not because I'm weird (okay, maybe I'm a little weird), as a way to procrastinate, which I'm quite good at if you haven't noticed yet. Its kind of fun to think about all the different options you could choose from, like steak or lobster or something cool like that. However, I'm not sure why but I'm pretty sure mine would consist of a bowl of macaroni loaded with oozy, melted, cheesy goodness.
I honestly never ate or liked cheese as a kid. A: my dad was allergic, and B: the only cheese my mom would ever eat was foul smelling blue cheese (YUCK!) So you see how, naturally, I was skeptical.
Despite the fact that I looked at cheese with disgust, and wouldn't even touch it, if someone put a bowl of mac and cheese in front of me, I would easily find room in my stomach to eat at least 2 of 3 bowls… I now realize why I was a chubster.
Kraft mac and cheese was my favorite. Since I had no real knowledge about any other cheese: one time my grandma made me homemade pasta and cheese and, as I've been repeatedly told by family members, as soon as she put it in front of me, I refused to eat it because it was white and not orange… I'm horrible, I know. But, what can I say… I loved that fake, processed, orange stuff.
My ways have since changed and I've moved on from that blue box, but macaroni and cheese will forever be one of the greatest comfort foods EVER. It doesn't matter if you're 5 or 50, this creamy and cheesy dish will always put a smile on your face, or put you in a food coma… either way I'm happy.
I've had many different recipes, but let me just tell you something: Panera Bread's macaroni and cheese is thick, creamy and loaded with white cheddar and American cheese, making it the best thing I've seriously ever had (I could add more words to that, but I'm just not sure I can describe how awesomely amazing it is, you just have to try it for yourself). That mixed with the open shell pasta they use, which captures the cheese within it so that each bite is full of yummy amazingness.
I think I've used the word cheese wayyy too many times… so I'm just going to stop here.
8 Signs She's Just Not That Into You
In the game of romance, few things are black and white. Subtlety, insinuations and suggestions are at the heart of the chasing game.
You've already memorized the signs to see if she's flirting, but a lot of men don't understand the signs that she's not interested. For one reason or another, many women will not come outright and tell a man that they are simply not into them. If, after reading this, you find these scenarios pertain to you, cut your losses and move on.
8. She invites people over:
In other words, there's little to no chance she'll be spending any alone time with you. This is your red card, so kindly excuse yourself.
7. She highlights how busy she is:
This is probably the most classic subtle sign of all: her life is just too hectic to emotionally invest herself in you.
6. She pays more attention to other men in a group setting:
In this scenario, she invites you back to her place at the end of the night and she spends more time talking to another guy. Not only is she willing to risk losing you to another girl, but she also doesn't really care about appearing rude. Sure, she may run back to you when it's time to sleep, but it's clear that her heart isn't in it, especially if she won't even try to get close to you in bed.
5. She hasn't come near you:
Whether it's by conscious decision or not, if she hasn't made any sort of physical contact with you, such as a brush on the arm or a pat on the thigh, she may have already counted you out of the race. It is said that women generally know within the first few minutes of meeting a man whether they'll play the game with him. If there is no incidental contact, unless dancing in a public setting, the chemistry's probably not there, she knows it, and she has put you in the FRIEND ZONE.
4. She talks about other men:
This can take many forms, so stay alert. She may say she has a lot of guy friends and does activities with them a woman would normally do with her boyfriend, like invite them to stay over or spend the day out together. This shows that she likes the company of men as friends, which is what she might very well label you.
3. She avoids intimate settings:
There's a huge difference between a quiet dinner for two and inviting you to lunch with her and her friends. This might mean she doesn't want you to get the impression that your friendship is leading anywhere, so take this advice for what it's worth: it's one of her signs she's not interested.
2. She's not talkative:
Dating guides will tell you the same thing: women love to talk, so let them. If, however, she limits her answers to 'yes' and 'no,' never bothering to elaborate, you have a flat liner. Likewise, if she doesn't ask you questions, doesn't attempt to extent the conversation, or appears inattentive while talking to you, she is showing no interest in what you have to say.
1. She avoids eye contact:
This is an obvious sign that many men overlook. If she is attracted to you, she will naturally want to be close to you and make eye contact. If she is evading your gaze, however, she may be consciously trying to avoid leading you on than having to turn you down later. It's a sneaky little trick, but it usually works. Take it as a sign that you're not her type.
I know from experience that an unreciprocated crush can be a big blow to one's self-esteem. So do yourself a favor and don't prolong the inevitable. If you've noticed she has exhibited more than three of these signs, listen carefully, because it's never going to happen. Repeat this mantra to yourself until it sticks: She's just not that into you.
21 Cute Animals To Relieve Your Exam Stress
Taken from MyAms blog
Exams are stressful, so we've put together a collection of cute animal photos & videos to relieve some stress! From cats, to dogs, to otters, here are some adorable stress-relief photos for you to enjoy & share.
1. Christmas Pups
2. A baby sloth, with a new best friend
3. Cat (probably) surfing Facebook
4. Baby bulldog trying to walk
5. Happy baby
6. Cat sad that you can't focus
7. Best of friends
8. Baby meets puppy for the first time
9. Cats, trying to find a seat
10. Getting ready for Hurricane Sandy
11. Elephant bath
12. This puppy might like car windows
13. Dogs that want to be a Christmas tree
14. Wrinkles. Wrinkles everywhere.
15. Baby elephant at the beach
16. Pandas trying to climb a slide
17. Best of friends
18. Hat trick
19. Newborn Gorilla
20. Otters!
21. This crazy sheep
It's a Cooking Kind of Day
Even though its almost time for finals and I have way more on my plate than I can handle, I decided today was a great day to cook. It calms me down and overall just puts me in a great mood. The sun is shining through my windows and it's finally getting cold in Austin… thank gosh. My birthday was this past weekend, on December 1st, and normally it always snows in Chicago. But I have to remind myself, of course, that I am 1,300 miles south of Chicago, where the weather is pretty much up in the air all the time.
Since it is slightly chilly outside, I thought I would embrace this fall/winter(ish)-like weather and make use of the butternut squash that has been in my fridge since right before Thanksgiving. I've always wanted to try to make ravioli from scratch and I love butternut squash… see where I'm going here?… so obviously put two and two together and decided to make butternut squash ravioli. Now considering the fact that I've never actually made pasta dough before I remember I had a recipe for it in my "recipe folder" on my desktop… which by the way has over 100 recipes in it that I've collected over the past few years and have recently came to the conclusion that I will not repeat a recipe on there until I have tried all of them.
Anyways, back to my point. I decided to make eggless pasta, since I figured that was the easiest choice, but am now feeling shameful because my Italian ancestors are probably rolling in their graves right about now.
So I mixed 2 1/2 cups of flour in a small mixing bowl and originally put in 1 cup of warm water. After mixing it with my hands, I decided that it needed a little more water, so ended up gradually putting about another cup into the mixture until it was fully absorbed and felt like a dough(ish) substance.
After that I wrapped it tightly in saran wrap and set it aside in the fridge for about an hour. While that was sitting aside, I cut my butternut squash in half, scraping out the inside and keeping the seeds for later on. I set the oven for 375, sprinkled some brown sugar, salt and pepper in and around the squash and put it in the oven for about an hour, or until soft… this is currently where I'm at right now, so I will keep updating my progress as the day goes on!
Challenges With Reporting Entertainment
When writing a piece on someone or interviewing them, it has its perks but also has problems. I had to write a story for NSIDE Austin, the magazine I work for, and my boss gave me 3 days to write it, which already was a tight deadline. He only gave minimal information on himself and since he was really busy, I never actually had the chance to interview him. I basically had to go on the internet, do my own research and compile a 500 word story on him, which would be my first actual published piece… EVER. I obviously was stressed and nervous, to say the least. In the end I wrote a piece that I was kind of comfortable with but not fully confident in, but had no choice other then to send it in. Turns out the guy I was writing about actually loved the piece and thought that I captured him as well as his school I was writing about in a great way. The bottom line is, you never know how comfortable the person your writing about is with an interview. They may be rude, shy, would rather talk on the phone, or in my case would rather just email you about themselves and leave it up to you to compile something great.
Always Check Your Sources
If there was one piece of advice I could give to someone wanting to go into entertainment journalism it would be to always check your sources. Since blogging has become so popular in the past decade, it gives everyone with a computer and internet the capability to be a 'journalist'. With the internet at our fingertips, it is so simple for us to type a question or topic into Google and get thousands of links to click on. Not knowing every credible source on the internet, because there are so many, we could easily be reading something and the writer could have the wrong facts or it could be a satirical piece and we would not know it simply from looking at one site. This occurs also on Twitter a lot; and, because of this I think that it is extremely important to check sources when looking up anything on the Internet, especially if you plan on writing a story based on that same topic or 'retweeting' it. These past few months I have learned a lot about personal branding. By gaining followers throughout Austin as well as other places, on my blog and twitter, I not only realized I had to post things on the Internet with caution, because what goes on the Internet stays there forever, but also realized that since other journalists and companies followed what I was posting I had to make sure that whatever I was posting was credited and well sourced.


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All Eyes Turn to Deficit Reduction Committee as Spectrum Debate Resurfaces
Although it is still possible that a stand-alone spectrum bill could advance in the 112th Congress, the expectation is that the debate over spectrum will be wrapped up into the larger debate on deficit reduction. And that debate will be dominated by the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, also known colloquially as the Super Committee. That Committee, consisting of 12 Members (six from each Chamber, and six from each political party), has been tasked with developing a proposal to cut at least $1.2 trillion from the deficit over the next 10 years. Any proposal developed by the Super Committee must be finalized by November 23 and have the support of a majority of its Members. If the Committee is able to meet these milestones, the proposal then will be referred to the House and Senate for consideration, with no amendments and no filibusters permitted.
The revenue potential associated with incentive auctions and other spectrum proposals is expected to be quite attractive to the Super Committee, in particular House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senate Commerce Communications Subcommittee Chairman John Kerry (D-MA), who are Members of the Super Committee. The Congressional Budget Office has indicated that spectrum auctions could raise more than $24 billion in the next 10 years, a not insignificant amount of revenue at a time when every penny counts. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) still supports using a portion of that revenue to fund the build-out of a nationwide public safety mobile broadband network, a proposal supported by many Members of the House and Senate (and the Administration). But the House and Senate continue to differ over which spectrum bands should be used for that network, and more specifically, whether the 700 MHz D-Block should be reallocated to public safety.
The American Jobs Act, released by the White House in mid-September, added another set of spectrum issues to the Super Committee's plate. That legislation, which includes a number of reforms meant to promote job creation in the U.S., includes language that would grant the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) the authority to impose spectrum fees on spectrum license holders other than TV broadcasters and public safety entities (who benefit from a statutory exemption from such fees in the bill). The Act also sets revenue targets for the Commission to meet through spectrum fees. Finally, the Act makes certain changes related to the auction of domestic satellite spectrum, including Mobile Satellite Spectrum and use of such spectrum for terrestrial broadband services.


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Do not lose hope if you or a loved one is suffering from cancer right now. The best natural cure for cancer does exist. Contrary to what medical doctors believe, there is HOPE for cancer victims. The "Cancer-Free–Your Guide To Gentle, Non-Toxic Healing" book is a comprehensive and very informative guide intended to save hopeless lives afflicted with cancer.
The author is Bill Henderson whose wife died of ovarian cancer in spite of the many operations and chemotherapy treatments that she went through. He is not a medical professional but because of his tragic experience he was motivated to search for an alternative cure. A mission to help many people avoid the fate of his former wife. Twelve years of research and closely working with thousands of cancer survivors, cancer doctors, nutritionists, nurses, cancer experts of all kinds resulted in the publication of this "Cancer-free" guide providing the best alternative and natural cure for all types of cancer.
He believes that the treatment itself was the cause of his wife's death. Conventional treatments like chemotherapy attack the cancer tumor as if it was the enemy and kill the cancer cells including the healthy ones that are essential for the other organs of the body.
In a McGill Cancer Center survey it was cited that 75% of Americans diagnosed with cancer are said to receive chemotherapy treatment prescribed by their oncologists.
75% of oncologists also said that if they had cancer, they themselves would NOT use chemotherapy treatment. Why? Because of its "ineffectiveness and unacceptable toxicity".
It has been reported at the 27th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium that chemo actually spreads cancer cells and such release results in extensive metastasis months or even years later, long after it would be suspected to be the cause of the spread of cancer.
Although chemotherapy medicines attempt to eliminate the tumors and cancer cells, it unintentionally harm the other normal dividing cells including cells in hair follicles, nails, the mouth, digestive tract and bone marrow (which makes blood cells.) When this happens, the patient will experience the side effects of hair loss, fatigue, anemia, memory loss, nausea, vomiting, infection, infertility, diarrhea and weight changes. Besides spreading cancer cells, chemo affects the immune system making the body weak to defend against future cancers. The end result is that chemo kills more patients than it "cures".
People tend to consult Bill Henderson's alternative treatment as a last resort, after their doctors have given up on them. There are now thousands who are "cancer-free" including terminal cancer patients with all types and stages of cancer all over the world. When people follow his simple diet and supplement regimen for 6-8 weeks, they are able to reverse their cancer.
The healing regimen in the book involves six different theories on how to deal with cancer cells. These six forms of treatments are gentle, non-toxic and harmless. They all work together to build up your healthy cells and immune system to conquer the bad ones that are causing the sickness. The four conditions that must be corrected before anyone can overcome cancer are:
* Weak immune system
* Lack of oxygen uptake by the cells
* Excessive toxins
* Acidity
It is suggested that cancer victims ought to give this regimen six to eight weeks while postponing other treatments. If it does not work, He is offering additional "coaching" by telephone where interaction will help clear up questions about any information in the book and discuss what to try next based on the patients experience.
Aside from the "Self-Treatment Guide", there is also information on locating holistic doctors, clinics and other resources. You will also be taught on how to test the levels of cancer cells in your body.
You will get bonus booklets about aging, diet, exercises, diabetes and cure for back pain. All of which can greatly help on your campaign for better health, the natural way.
It is important to learn the real causes of cancer and discover the best treatments that really work. If you still elect to use the conventional way, then this natural, non-toxic, no-side effects cure will still work hand-in hand to offset the side effects of the so-called "medical treatments". It will greatly help in your health recovery and achieve the cancer-free life you have always wanted.
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Modeler's Name: Wayne Cassell
Period: WW II
Scale: 1:35
Type of model:
A modified plastic kit.
Build Materials:
Pre-formed plastic components.The 20mm ammo can racks are scratchbuilt from styrene and the antenna is model railroad E-Z Line. The crew is an additional kit.
Ship's Story:
Motoscafo Armato Silurante (Italian: "Torpedo Armed Motorboat"), commonly abbreviated as MAS was a class of fast torpedo armed vessel used by the Regia Marina (Italian Royal Navy) during World War II.MAS boats served in the Mediterranean Sea primarily but some boats were deployed to the Black Sea and Lake Lagoda near Leningrad.
Modeler's Bio:
Wayne demonstrates that great care and much experience can turn out award-winning models of plastic. He edited the Shipwright's Scuttlebutt newsletter for over eight years.


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Recruitment Dinner Drop-Off & Alumnae Dinner and Drinks
September 17th, 2016 Time TBA
Please join us in supporting the UNLV Collegiate Chapter ΔΟ, as we drop off dinner for the women during recruitment. Afterwards anyone who would like to join is welcome to meet for dinner and drinks at Yard House at the Linq!
Alumnae Yard Sale
September 24th, 2016 8:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
3605 Tioga Way Las Vegas, NV 89169
Have some items you've been meaning to donate? Consider donating them to your Alumnae Chapter! We would be happy to arrange meeting and collecting the items from you, or you can drop them off to several homes around town. If you have big ticket items you've been meaning to sell (like furniture, large kitchen appliances, etc.) we invite you to join and sell your items at this yard sale. All we ask is that you to donate a portion of the proceeds to the chapter. We also need volunteers to help set-up and work the sale, breakfast and lunch will be provided! All sisters who make donations will be entered into a raffle for show tickets to Human Nature, Thunder from Down Under, Australian Bee Gee's, or Diva's Las Vegas! Additional Raffle Entries will be earned for paying dues in September and for sisters who make Recruitment donations! Raffle will be held October 1st!
Please contact Jakke Farley if you plan to attend & sell or volunteer to help, so we can arrange enough food, etc.
firstname.lastname@example.com (702) 340-0907
All sisters who make donations will be entered into a raffle for show tickets to Human Nature, Thunder from Down Under, Australian Bee Gee's, or Diva's Las Vegas! Additional Raffle Entries will be earned for paying dues and Recruitment donations! Raffle will be held October 1st!
Drop off locations (Please contact individually to coordinate drop-off details)
Nicole Drooger
(404) 771-8990
10371 Ironwood Pass Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89166
Henderson/Green Valley
Michelle Sosa
(702) 328- 9203
133 Arbor Way
Henderson, NV 89074
Marissa Sarandos
(702) 354-6667
1932 Tremolite Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Jill Dayne
(702) 612-2723
3605 Tioga Way
Las Vegas, NV 89169
North Las Vegas
Jakke Farley
(702) 340-0907
3003 Yukon Flats
South/Silverado Ranch
Kaylanie Velarde
(760) 554-4896
11657 Terenzio Court
Las Vegas, NV 89183
Annual Alum Chum Event
October 8th, 2016 Time TBA (morning event)
The annual Alum Chum event will be held after the new member sleepover on Saturday October 8th. We will be providing coffee and breakfast to the new members, please join us as we get to know our new pledge class!
If you are interested in attending any event, please feel free to reach out to any officer for details!


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Sigma Announces Prime Lenses for Mirrorless CamerasAfter much speculation about their place in the market, it's become clear that mirrorless interchangeable lens cameras (what we like to call EVIL cameras) are here to stay. Sigma agrees wholeheartedly and has announced the launch of the Digital Neo (DN) line of lenses designed for Micro Four Thirds and E-mount cameras.
The first of the two lenses announced is the 30mm F2.8 EX DN, which provides the same viewing angle as a 60mm lens on Micro Four Thirds cameras and a 45mm equivalent on E-mount. It's made of two aspherical glass lenses to help correct any types of aberration and offers a seven-blade diaphragm.
Next up is the 19mm F2.8 EX DN which provides the equivalent of 38mm for Micro Four thirds cameras and 28.5 on E-mount. The 19mm lens packs a trio of aspherical lenses and a seven blade diaphragm. It also boasts a minimum focus distance of 7.9 inches.
Sigma has not yet announced a release date or price for these lenses.


text: Senior Send Off Parties - August 2016 Incoming students and their parents are invited to attend one of our student send off parties in various locations around the United States. These parties are hosted by our local alumni networks and are designed to be a pre-welcome to the University of Cincinnati from those who know us best - our alumni! All events are complimentary and are open to all incoming students and their parents. Please begin your registration by choosing the event that you would like to attend. *Note: Times are local.


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About Deema Spice
Deema's Sri Lankan Curry Spices consists of our own unique blend curry spices so you can enjoy the delicious taste of a home-cooked, heart warming Sri Lankan curry.
This one blend is ideal for meat, fish, prawns or vegetable curries. Enjoy the recipes in this blog and in the pack. If you can't find Deema's Sri Lankan Curry Spices in a shop near you, please email: firstname.lastname@example.com and we will help get you one. Why not visit us on facebook as well.
Buy two packs for £6.
One pack cooks two curries for two people. Please note that though there are no nuts in the blend, it is made in a nut lover's kitchen. It is gluten free, as far as we are aware.
For just £8 each, our Christmas gift bags include 2 packs of Deema's Sri Lankan Curry Spices in a lovely re-useable just bag and a special recipe card for making curry with turkey leftover and the price includes postage but not the holly!And if you pre-order 2 gift bags, the price is £15. Order today!
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text: Ventoux. Ventoux. The name wakes you up. Like an exam you've missed. A job interview that means something. Little need for an alarm. Shane stays in bed. I know he's awake. We agreed to leave at 10am. I'm ready. He hasn't left his room yet. He's scared. He's done the climb once before and the nerves are filling him with hesitation. I know the feeling. I half expect him to emerge from his room with some excuse for not riding.


text: THE KNIGHT 12,112 #1 Posted November 9, 2015 Title: Homefront Ultimate Edition Release date: March 23, 2012 Genres: First-person shooter Developers: Kaos Studios, Digital Extremes Publishers: THQ, Spike Platforms: Microsoft Windows Modes: Single-player video game The year is 2027. The world has suffered a decade-long energy crisis, and economies have crumbled. Reduced to a mere shadow of the super power it once was, the United States became the target of a North Korean takeover. American malls, suburbs and city streets are now battlegrounds as the civilian resistance fights for freedom. Featuring a compelling single player story crafted by John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Red Dawn), Homefront immerses gamers in an interactive and cinematic FPS experience where they will assume an infantry role or take command of a wide variety of aerial and ground vehicles. In addition to the single-player experience, Homefront will deliver a robust multiplayer experience. In a land stripped of freedom, the brave will fight for their home. Discover a terrifyingly plausible near-future world -- the familiar has become alien in this nightmare vision of Occupied USA. Fight for a cause -- join a cast of memorable characters as your resistance cell wages a guerrilla war against overwhelming military odds in the name of Freedom. Witness the human cost of war -- a gripping story from the pen of John Milius is told through immersive, interactive 1st person cut scene. Experience explosive FPS gameplay -- battle through a dynamic mix of infantry and vehicle combat in a gripping single player campaign boasting intense, memorable set pieces. Take the battle online -- experience large scale multiplayer action like never before in epic infantry and vehicle warfare. Minimum System RequirementsWindows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or AMD Athlon X2 2.8GHz.2 GB RAMShader Model 3.0 graphics card with 256MB of memoryNVIDIA GeForce 7900GS10GB of free hard drive spaceRecommended System RequirementsWindows Vista or Windows 7Quad Core 2 GHz+ CPU2 GB RAMNVIDIA GeForce 260710 GB of free hard drive space TORRENT CLICK HERE Single Multi-Links OPENLOAD Uptobox Multi-Links Homefront CorePack.nfo 7 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Renting a property in Killeen, TX can be a tough task for the landlords as the field is peppered with so many hurdles that can obliterate the returns from a property. Here are some considerations that can make the entire process hassle free and profitable.
In order to make the investment profitable, a landlord should put himself in the shoes of the tenant and think according to the tenant, this will help him in buying a property that can appeal the potential tenants.
Tips for Renting out an apartment:
Renting out the property can be tranquilizing if the above mentioned tips are followed. We at, Morris Real Estate, provide thorough assistance to the property owners in renting the apartments profitably. For more information, visit us at 1104 W Veterans Memorial Blvd Killeen, TX 76541 or call at (254) 634 - 8852.
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First introduced overseas in 1992 (and in the U.S. shortly thereafter), Honda's largest CBR has continuously reset expectations of what an open-class sport bike should be, with a holistic "Total Control" design approach that focuses on cornering, acceleration and braking. That practice is taken to the next level with the new-generation CBR1000RR SP, which has a high-performance power-to-weight ratio. Fully loaded with a cutting-edge electronics package, the CBR1000RR SP is underpinned by the "Next Stage Total Control" concept, with nimble handling and amazing acceleration. 247958This item may not be available immediately in dealer stock. Some items may need to be ordered. See terms for details. 3868
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Moldavian Almonds
Although almonds are relative new to moldavian agriculture, it has become very popular. Moldova offers great conditions for growing almonds as well as walnuts and hazelnuts. That is why a lot of farmers, including "Prometeu-T" S.A. decided to try growing and harvesting almonds.
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This year's Offshore Europe organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, brought together innovations in terms of efficiency and safety, in line with the current economic climate. In keeping with the theme, Belzona drew attention to its novel technologies that help reduce costs associated with the installation and maintenance of offshore assets.
One of the focus areas at Offshore Europe 2015 was cold bonding, where a 100% solids epoxy adhesive is used, in place of welding, to bond metallic substrates. Jérémie Maillard, Belzona Project Manager – Oil and Gas, presented a paper on the use of "Belzona Cold Bonding" as part of the Technical Session 12: Managing and Maintaining Our Offshore Assets Effectively. Mr Maillard commented: "The presentation mainly focused on scenarios where hot work is not desirable or permissible and a viable alternative can be proposed. Safety critical systems in particular benefit from installation and repair techniques that are safer and less hazardous than hot work."
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Noha Khatib grew up as one of only a handful of Arab families in the town of Nahariya in far northern Israel. She started working with Hand in Hand seven years ago as the first teacher in the first Hand in Hand bilingual school in the Galilee. She grew up in a Muslim household but was exposed to Jewish families and culture through her own life experience. Yochanon Eshchar, a Jew, used to be a public school principal in Jerusalem. Today, they are the co-principals of the Kfar Kara school.
106 children attend the kindergarten through third grade classes in this Arab village. Even though no Jews live in this village and the region is predominantly Arab, there are actually two more Jewish children currently enrolled at the school than Arab children. The school has only been open for four months, and it is operating at full capacity. Ironically, the school had difficulty obtaining its license from the Ministry of Education, and it was not clear it would open until two weeks before school actually started.
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In the courtyard of the school, I see three men moving stones with a tractor—two Arabs and one Jew. I ask Noha if they are workers—"No, these are parents volunteering to build the school's amphitheatre." I spent a few minutes talking to the Jewish man while they took a break for lunch—he spoke English—and I asked him what impact this school has had on his family. He said that his son really liked going to school and that his family viewed education differently now. I asked him if his friends were aware of where his son went to school. The man, who described his profession to me as a gardener, said, "yes", but that he was not comfortable talking about the positive nature of the experience too much as it is considered controversial among other Jewish families to have Jews and Arabs going to school together.
The fact that Jews and Arabs are highly segregated in Israel didn't register with me before I actually visited the country. Any cab driver can tell you exactly where Jews live and where Arabs live and how they generally avoid having any unnecessary contact. The school principal explained to me that the entire kindergarten class had recently been invited to an Arab home to visit the grandmother of one of their classmates. Even though the Jewish children and the grandmother couldn't understand each other's languages (yet), the children embraced her and she them as any grandmother would. It is this type of interaction that will melt the glacier separating Jews and Arabs in this troubled land.
The Wadi Ara school looks and feels like a small private school in the United States. I walked into each classroom and took pictures that are posted here that reminded my of my children's pre-school at Temple Emanu-el in San Francisco. The big difference was the Hebrew alphabet and the Arabic alphabet side by side, being taught in unison by two teachers, one an Arab, one a Jew.
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February 17, 2011: Belhaven University's Music Department presents "The Light in the Piazza," based on the novella by 1942 Belhaven graduate, Elizabeth Spencer, will be performed in the Center for the Arts Blackbox Theatre. The shows will be March 3-5 at 7:30 pm.
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I am writing this as a letter to the unknown as yet, perpetrators of my son David's murder. Do you have children? Do you love your children? Do you have a mother? For whatever reason you had to hate my son enough to take his life, did you ever take into account the fact that you were probably at that same moment taking your own life? That you were taking many lives? Because when you pointed that gun at David and fired, you in effect took away my own life, your own family's life, your mother, your children. You took what we all hold dearest, a life that someone loved very much. The trauma you've caused within your own family is great I'm sure, but the trauma you've brought to mine will last forever. You are still living and so those who love you can still have hopes and dreams and prayers for your future, their future. But what have you done to my family's future hopes and dreams? You crushed them, snuffed them out. As the bullets crushed through David's body, snuffing his life out, you took from me my only child. David's life made mine worth living. My hopes and dreams and prayers for his future, my future were taken away in one second because you felt his life worth taking for your own personal reasons, you are so selfish to not have looked beyond that.Did you think that you were justified to take David's life, and that you were so smart you'd never have to be accountable for that act? Well, there is a possibility that you may not be caught in my lifetime, but smart people know that there are more laws than just the laws of the land. They are called Universal Laws and there is no getting around them, no way to change them, and no way to ignore your own part in misusing them. At some point, you'll be held accountable and justice will be served. The gift of life is a gift of the highest order; something one should not only value, but also sustain and add to. It is not given to be destroyed. You have broken one of the highest laws of life, not just of man, but of life, and the only thing you can hope for yourself now is that the maker of those laws will have mercy on your soul. The true punishment for you will not come from myself or from a courtroom with a jury and judge. It will come silently and privately between you and your creator, the same creator that gave David life. In one second you altered many lives that weren't yours to alter, and you destroyed David's gift of life, devastating mine in the process. At some point you will be made to answer for these acts.
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The Bank of Japan was due to conclude Tuesday its first policy meeting since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe took office with a pledge to pressure it into aggressive monetary easing to revive the long-suffering economy.
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Abe has not hidden he aims to appoint a replacement to the current head of the central bank, whose term ends soon, that shares his government's views.
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In Hungary, conservative Prime Minister Viktor Orban will also soon have the opportunity to appoint a new central bank head, and is widely expected to appoint one of his loyal allies.
Last year he packed MNB's monetary policy committee with his supporters, which have outvoted the independent members to push through cuts in interest rates despite rising inflation, which at 5.7 percent in 2012 was the highest in the European Union.
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Among full-size, heavy-duty pickup trucks, the Silverado 3500HD falls far short of the competition in terms of towing capability. But, if you don't need to tow more than 23,300 pounds, what do you care? That figure conforms to SAE J2807 standards, by the way.
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- Next-generation Chevrolet MyLink infotainment systems, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone projection technology
- Digital Steering Assist technology debuts
- Optional wireless smartphone charging, power locking tailgate Gooseneck/5th Wheel Trailering option package
- Trailer tow ratings adjusted to SAE J2807 standards
- Three new shades of red: Siren Red, Red Hot, Butte Red
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Chevy's heavy-duty workhorse is available in regular, double, and crew cab styles, each equipped with an 8-foot cargo bed. The crew cab can also be fitted with a 6.5-foot bed. Rear-wheel drive is standard, with 4-wheel drive optional. A dual rear-wheel axle is also available.
Once you've settled on a configuration, trim choices include Work Truck and LT. Double cab and crew cab models are also offered in LTZ trim, while luxurious High Country trim is reserved for the crew cab. Special Edition option packages include Custom (Work Truck), Custom Sport (LT and LTZ), Midnight Edition (LT), and Z71 Off-Road (LT and LTZ with 4WD).
Standard equipment includes a 6.0-liter V8 engine making 360 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 380 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,200 rpm. Chevrolet says that 90 percent of peak torque is available at just 2,000 rpm. This engine is E85-compatible, can be modified to operate on compressed natural gas, and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
A turbocharged Duramax 6.6-liter diesel V8 engine is an option. It is B20 bio-diesel compatible, and makes 397 horsepower at 3,000 rpm and 765 lb.-ft. of torque starting at just 1,600 rpm. A 6-speed Allison 1000 automatic transmission is paired with this robust engine, and includes a power take-off provision.
New for 2016, a Gooseneck/5th Wheel Trailering Prep option package installs a frame-mounted hitch platform, a cargo bed-mounted trailer harness, a spray-in bedliner, and more, all designed to make the Silverado 3500HD ready to tackle tough towing assignments right from the factory.
Chevrolet adopts SAE J2807 towing standards for 2016, and the new maximum tow ratings when the truck is equipped with the Duramax diesel are as follows:
• Single rear-wheel axle = 15,000 lbs. (17,500 for 5th wheel trailering)
• Dual rear-wheel axle = 20,000 (23,200 for 5th wheel trailering)
Properly configured, the Silverado 3500HD can also carry up to 7,153 lbs. of payload.
Another change for 2016, Digital Steering Assist technology is designed to improve the truck's hydraulic steering in terms of feel, responsiveness, and stability, especially on crowned roads, and whether or not the truck is loaded with cargo or towing a trailer. Additional highlights include trailer sway control, automatic grade braking, diesel exhaust braking, LED cargo box lighting, a corner-step rear bumper design, and an EZ lift and lower tailgate.
Chevrolet installs the latest versions of its MyLink infotainment technology for 2016. Offered with a 7-inch or an 8-inch touchscreen display, each version provides faster response to inputs, HD Radio, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The larger system's Android Auto compatibility is delayed, and Chevrolet says it will be available sometime during the year.
Through OnStar, Silverado 3500HD owners can transform the truck into a rolling Wi-Fi hot spot with 4G LTE connectivity. OnStar subscription services are free for the first six months of ownership, supplying automatic crash response and a stolen vehicle recovery system, among other features. Depending on the vehicle and configuration, buyers can also add a forward collision warning system, a lane departure warning system, a safety alert seat, and front and rear parking sensors.
Alternatives to the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
With the Silverado 3500HD, Chevrolet competes against the Ford F-350 Super Duty and the Ram 3500 Heavy Duty. Both of those trucks are more capable than is this Chevy when it comes to towing, but the Silverado bests the Ford in terms of payload capacity.
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The staff of the Santa Paula Art Museum is supported by a dedicated and active board of directors who provide diverse perspectives and expertise from a variety of industries. Together, the staff and board of the Santa Paula Art Museum work to safeguard an environment that is respectful of, and open and beneficial to all museum visitors. Museum staff are further aided by a generous and devoted group of volunteers.
Jennifer Orcutt Heighton, Executive Director
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Meg Phelps, Curator of Creativity and Community Engagement
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Yvonne Babcock - Interior designer
Susan Caughey - Antique print and map dealer, specialty citrus grower
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Music department scholarships range from $500 to $7,500 and are renewable annually, contributing $2,000 to $30,000 over four years.
Each requires that the student perform in one of the department's major ensembles (concert choir/Briton singers, jazz ensemble, marching band/symphonic band, or symphony orchestra). Although students are assigned to one of these ensembles based on their abilities and the ensemble's needs, the Music Department encourages all students to participate in more than one. In addition to the ensemble requirement, students accepting scholarships of $1,750 or higher are also expected to take private lessons on their instrument/voice.
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In a leadership context, I value more the fact that leaders never 'arrive' but that we are journeying just like everyone else.
By applying this thought to the previous prefix, 'leaders' and 'players' are able to be interchangeable. The primary language is one of 'hearing the call'.[1] Therefore, by providing the arena and creating a safe space, people can find their vocation through experience, experimentation and connections
I would go further and state the leader must set the pace and fashion this by his personal Missional life. This 'Spatial Evangelism'[2] is not just done in a program or project and is not linear or two dimensional it has volume to it, three dimensional, spirit, heart and venue. It encompasses all of the week, time and space the leader works in. This space is made safe by core values and virtues: providing a positive culture to live and work in. As stated by Nelson;
'Leadership is the social process in which people confer influence to individuals so that they can organise and assist the people in achieving what could not be otherwise be accomplished.'[3]
In this very social process I find the best expression is done in a team. Leaders need to move away from an isolation mentality towards the team where they can explore together the process of achieving.
In the last two posts I have held, as a project manager and director of a Church / Charitable Company. I have been the catalyst that has begun this change away from traditional Church leadership models. I believe in progressive change that enables rather than change for changes sake.
Today's leaders need to be learners, but I find the more I understand about how much there is to know, I become aware of how little I know.
The futurist Alvin Toffler says ' the illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn'[4] Thus our understanding of different models of leadership and the culture of the organisation in which we apply our principles and values to is key to the successful working. I am convinced that the models of leadership I have encountered to date in the late 20th century are inadequate, out dated and will be of little use in the future.
The next question is to ask what this means for the next generation of leaders. The leader's shape in the 21st century needs to be aware of past and present but is not shaped by 'being right' or driven by 'meeting needs'[5]
Leadership needs to be ever more aware of the fact that life is messy and sometimes chaotic yet however the leader embraces this and asks, what is God doing here and then asks How can I interact with this?
What is interesting is that a linear sequence is excluded. Cyclical and seasonal influences are rhythmic and ritual to this process. I find this exciting as it reflects my own journey: I have become dissatisfied with next-level thinking and the next new thing. I feel more at ease exploring the dimension of the present.
Another important aspect of leadership is the leader's perpetual learning and development, a leader is a reader and acknowledges that they will never master the art of leadership. They continually learn and develop and recognise that in order to hone their skills it will take a life time.
A key shift in my thinking and theology is that we move away from the leader who comes and sets the vision for the Church largely based on their ability and then whips people up to fulfil this vision. This is sadly par for the course in many Churches and is the main reason why there is so much fatigue in Christian circles.
We must raise up team and body ministry and ask the questions 'What is God doing here? Where can we see him in action in our community? Why are we here? Why do we do the things we do?'
All these are key components the leader must encourage his people to answer and work through. Teamwork encourages a communal expression of faith and helps us to re-frame and re-form our individual limitations of our revelation of God. The paradox the leader lives in here is that they fully understand and are committed to team yet are aware of times of isolation and aloneness; they must try and bring that into the team in an appropriate manner so that the burden may be shared.
My Question to you is;
What do you think about Leadership?
Have you an example that may help the discussion along?
I really would like to hear your thoughts on this matter.
[1] Sweet, L Summoned to Lead. Zondervan P.13.
[2] Creps. E. Off- Road Disciplines P.145
[3] Nelson, A. Spirituality & Leadership Navpress 2002 P.24
[4] Sweet, L Summoned to Lead. P.122
[5] Webber. R. The Younger Evangelicals. P.240
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Date: November 26, 2013
Author(s): Rob Williams
Developing realistic virtual pinball is tough, and it's even tougher when realistic pinball tables are not used. That's where The Pinball Arcade, from FarSight Studios, differs. The goal here isn't to design tables that shoot flames after a successful hit, but rather take real pinball machines and digitalize them. Did FarSight hit the jackpot ramp with this one?
Prepare the smoke-filled room, overplayed rock music, a bottle of mediocre pale lager, and a pocket full of quarters, because with The Pinball Arcade, a video game brings us closer to the bar and arcade pinball experience than ever before.
On the video game front, pinball fans have had it good. Ever since the release of the Pro Pinball series in the late 90s, there has been a string of great games for PC and console alike. In recent years, Zen Pinball and Pinball FX2 have become de facto choices, and it only takes a few minutes of playing either to realize that both have been created for pinball fans, by pinball fans.
Despite that, I must admit something: I haven't been able to get into either, and for that matter, I haven't dabbled much with virtual pinball over the past decade. I've surmised that the biggest reason for this is that I prefer to use a "real" table, one that might be a digital creation but could be produced in the real world with the same design. I'm not too sure we'll see a real pinball table with a running waterfall, fire-lit lamps, or magic auras, any time soon. At the core, I guess I appreciate the mechanics and design of real tables – it still amazes me what designers have managed to pull off.
Overview look at the game's menu and ten tables
For those like me who appreciate real-world tables (aka: machines), there's The Pinball Arcade. A friend of mine tipped me off to the game last year, as a couple of my favorite tables were featured. At that time, I hadn't been able to play their real-world equivalents in nearly 7 years, so I wasted no time in giving the game a download on Android. Quite simply, I was blown away. The tables were just as I remembered them, from the artwork to the audio to their mechanics and rules.
Now, those who prefer their virtual pinball on the PC can add TPA to their list, thanks to its release on Steam a couple of weeks ago.
The Pinball Arcade is developed by FarSight Studios, sure to be a recognizable name for those who've enjoyed virtual pinball on a console in recent years, or other games long ago, as the company has a very rich history. Remember Action 52, the 52-in-1 cart that introduced the world to The Cheetahmen? FarSight was responsible for the Sega Genesis port. Its first-ever release wasn't a game, but rather a drawing / video-creation tool called Videomation, released for the NES in 1991.
But I digress; let's get into a look at The Pinball Arcade.
In developing The Pinball Arcade, FarSight recognized that fans of the original, real-world versions of the tables would not be pleased with a botched detail. That being the case, the company goes to great lengths to avoid that from happening:
To start, a real table is brought into the FarSight lab to be broken down to its individual bits. That might sound tedious, but more so might be scanning each one of those bits into a computer, and converting them into 3D models. Then, those now-digital bits are used to recreate the table. The goal is to create a table as close to 1:1 as the original, down to the millimetre. For the mechanics and rules, the original ROM chip is emulated; if it happened on the real table, it can happen here (including rare bugs). Does the table have an interactive backboard? If so, that's emulated, too.
Furthering this true-to-the-original goal, a Pro menu is available on select tables (for a premium price) that gives users direct access to all of the functions the original ROM offered. You can mess around with bookkeeping, enable or disable special modes and features (the disabling of 'Family Mode' on Scared Stiff is a popular one), and access whatever else the original manufacturer invited its customers to tweak.
Other Pro features include the ability to explore the table (a feature that I think should be available on all tables), manual ball control, the disabling of tilt, and access to professional tips.
Similar to tips, and available on all tables (Pro or not), are goal instructions. This is one feature of TPA that I've come to greatly appreciate, because rather than simply tell you via text how to complete each goal, the game's camera will move you to the exact part of the table you should be looking at, and makes use of arrows to make sure you understand where you're supposed to aim.
Each table in TPA includes 5x Standard goals and 5x Wizard goals (the former must be completed 100% to access the latter), which are based on the given table's original goals. I'm not sure about the other platforms, but on PC, each table has three achievements; setting a high score, completing Standard goals, and of course, completing Wizard goals.
A must-have feature for pinball enthusiasts on the PC is portrait mode, and TPA has it. Here's an example of Bride of Pin*Bot in that orientation:
The Machine: Bride of Pin*Bot Portrait Mode
Portrait mode was a post-launch patch, and at the moment, it's not perfect. For this particular table, it is, but in others, not so much. Funhouse is a perfect example; the outer lanes and bottom of the flippers are cut off, making the table simply unplayable in portrait. The PC version of TPA has come at a bad time, with the game also launching for the PlayStation 4 (demanding most of FarSight's current focus), so these issues are to be ironed out soon.
Speaking of the PlayStation 4, would you believe that TPA for that console one-ups the PC version? It has to do with advanced lighting, which looks truly fantastic on that console (I'd encourage searching YouTube for footage). Fortunately, FarSight has said that a DirectX 11 patch is in the works, which will introduce the same lighting model (undoubtedly through ambient occlusion) and other potential things that could help it turn the tables and look better than the PS4 version.
A sticking-point of TPA's PC version is that the texture detail isn't up to what we'd expect to see on the platform. In a forum post, a FarSight developer noted that high-res textures were being discussed, but up to this point, that's where things still stand. While I believe the game looks fantastic even with console port textures, I sure wouldn't turn down higher definition. With the below close-up of the Ringmaster area from Cirqus Voltaire, the lacking detail is easy to spot.
Cirqus Voltaire
A video game can never compare to playing a real pinball table, but FarSight has done a fantastic job in making sure the experience here is as good as can be. Minor nuances can be felt with the tables as with their real counterparts, and after playing through all of the currently available 41 tables (setting at least a high score on each), I can say that I never encountered a situation where something happened that wouldn't have in real-life.
FarSight prides itself on its physics engine for TPA, and it's easy to see why. Because the tables are designed to be as close to the original thing as possible, there's even the risk of a ball getting stuck somewhere. For situations like those, the "Call Attendant" option in the menu can be used, which will place the ball back on the plunger after 15 seconds (so far, I've had to do this twice, and both times, it was with Bride of Pin*Bot).
One of the biggest differences between virtual and real pinball is the tilt mechanism. On a real machine, you have to physically jolt it in the direction you need to – that takes energy. With a video game, all you have to do is tap a button (or moderate the strength through analog controls). As such, it has to be said that when playing the tables in TPA versus in real-life, they're going to be made easier (that goes beyond tilt, but that's the biggest difference as far as I'm concerned).
Haunted House
As I explored all of the different tables in TPA, I had fun dissecting the differences in rules between tables of a given era, and not to mention table design in general. It wasn't until TPA that I had been able to play a table with an inverse lower table, where you're suddenly playing pinball within itself. Black Hole was the first to implement this design, but I find Haunted House (seen above) to be a little more enjoyable. And speaking of Haunted House, that's a table special for being the first with three playing fields (note the raised one to the top-right).
When we're dealing with a product where 10,000 units sold was considered a great success, TPA might be the only place for a lot of people to discover and likewise play a given pinball table. Firepower, for example, has the designation of being the first table to offer multi-ball. At 17,000 units, though, it can be assumed that one could be found to play in person with some effort (and probably a little travel.)
Goin' Nuts
Then we have the opposite situation with Goin' Nuts, a table that was never released, and was limited to a build of 10 prototype units. This table is boring (to me), and has a soundtrack as good as fingernails on a chalkboard, but I still appreciate it for what is – a part of pinball history. Not to mention, its design is rather interesting: Each round begins with a multiball, and ends after a timer runs out.
While playing the older tables, there was an aspect that made me appreciate the more modern ones: Ball-saver. Older tables were relentless; if a ball was popped into play and made a b-line to the drain, tough luck! Again, these are the kinds of things you can come to appreciate from being able to play such an array of tables within a single collection. Old or new-ish, FarSight will consider it for inclusion as long as it's interesting.
It must be said, though, that as of late, FarSight has been focusing a lot on older tables (the last 10 spanned the 1980~1992 era). I'd imagine that this wasn't done on purpose; rather, newer tables introduce a number of legal complexities, while older tables would be easier to deal with. Still, I do hope to see more variety in season pack 3, and would love to see a couple of tables from the post-2000 era (as only 2 exist among the entire current collection).
"Season"? Yes – that's how FarSight has decided to divvy up what's in effect, DLC. The first season is composed of 21 tables, while the second has 20; each of which can be purchased all at once. Up front costs for the entire collection is a bit high ($30 for season 1, $40 for 2), but to have access to so many beautifully recreated tables should be well worth it to a pinball enthusiast. For the Pro perks, add $10 to either season.
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Those who are choosier (aka: will not touch a lot of the tables in either pack) can purchase individual packs, which outside of special instances will include 2 tables. To get a better grasp on how this all comes together, I'd recommend heading over to Wikipedia where a helpful table exists. The "Core" pack, which costs about $10, includes four tables (Black Hole, Ripley's Believe it or Not!, Tales of the Arabian Nights, and Theatre of Magic), whereas the other packs cost $5 per. Due to the higher licensing costs of select tables, three current packs include just a single table (Twilight Zone, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Whew – I think we deserve an achievement just for figuring all that out.
Where things become even more complicated (or problematic) is that there doesn't seem to be "upgrades" – as in, purchasing one or two packs and then upgrading to the full season pack for a reduced price.
It's for all these reasons that it'd be wise to decide up-front whether or not you'd be interested in the complete pack. Purchasing each minor pack would cost $55 for season one, and $50 for season two, so the discounts are notable (why season two costs more ($40 vs. $30), I'm not sure). This is a complex beast, that's for sure.
I mentioned at the outset that I tend to prefer real-world pinball designs over fantasy ones (eg: those in digital form that could never exist as a real table), and given that, I'm pleased to see what FarSight has delivered here.
The Pinball Arcade on the PC isn't perfect; I'd be ignorant to state otherwise. Analog nudging is broken at the moment, and then there's the issue with select tables in portrait mode. The fortunate thing is that FarSight recognizes these issues, and have them in the queue for fixing. Further, we can expect improved lighting in the future once the DX11 patch is released, after which I hope FarSight considers making a move to release higher-res textures for the PC. Lastly, while a tournaments feature is found in the menu, it's not an active option. I assume we'll learn more about that once the current hubbub surrounding the PS4 launch settles.
As a fan of pinball who appreciates not only playing real pinball, but learning more about its history and designers, I'd have to say that FarSight delivers just what I'd hope for here. Each table has an introduction that explains what made it interesting, and to help you master one table or many, in-depth instructions are just a menu option away.
One of the best features of The Pinball Arcade is that one table is 100% free (the Pro version, to boot), and it's a great one: Tales of the Arabian Nights. With that table, you'll be able to take in the obvious amount of work that goes into recreating these tables, and all of the perks that come with it: The physics, the audio, and the extras.
Despite its needed improvements, The Pinball Arcade is an absolute winner, and a must-play by any pinball fan.
For a look at 13 other tables featured in TPA, hit up the next page.
The Pinball Arcade
Attack from Mars
Black Hole
Cirqus Voltaire
Creature from the Black Lagoon
Cue Ball Wizard
Elvira and the Party Monsters
Medieval Madness
Monster Bash
Tales of the Arabian Nights
Theatre of Magic
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The Clio Awards is among the biggest, most prestigious competitions in the advertising world. Anyone entering the competition wants to be sure to have the best chance of success, especially in a field where the biggest companies, heaviest hitters and smartest creatives are bringing their A game.
So what do you need to know to enter the Clio Awards and get your best shot at taking home a statue? We went straight to the source and asked the Clio Awards' Associate Director of Entries and Judging Steve Mergaman for the inside track of easy-to-avoid pitfalls and all the things they wish every entrant knew.
Brave Dog: What makes a standout, award-worthy entry? Are there certain elements that judges look for as a base level, things that all good entries must have?
Clio: Clio's judging criteria are creativity and originality, and our jurors are constantly reminded to focus on those criteria when judging the work. Each medium has its own constraints, but we encourage the jurors to keep the Clio mission in mind while judging: "Clio honors creativity in its many forms. We surface work from around the world to identify creativity that not only moves consumers and makes icons of brands, but shapes a global industry." When awarding the work, we encourage the jurors to ask themselves:
- Is this work creative? Original? Inspiring?
- Is this work brave? Bold? Innovative?
- Am I jealous of this work? Do I wish I had done it?
- What does it say about our industry? What message does it send?
BD: Are there any categories that are underutilized by entrants, maybe some that more people could take advantage of but gets overlooked?
Clio: Yes, the technique mediums: Audio Technique, Digital/Mobile Technique, Film Technique and Print Technique. Entrants submit their Digital/Mobile websites to be judged for the overall creativity and originality of the idea, for instance — but why not have it judged on the craft as well?
BD: What do you wish entrants knew ahead of time, or what piece of information always gets overlooked?
Clio: Early submissions! Early submissions don't just benefit entrants financially with our early bird specials, but our team goes through every entry before it ever reaches the jurors. We verify that all of the information is correct and the media plays properly, and give feedback to entrants. Sometimes there are minor tweaks or adjustments we notice that could help improve an entry. The more time our team has to review the entry, the more it benefits the entrant.
BD: What's the most common entry error you see? What would save you a ton of time if everyone did it?
Clio: As we mentioned, our team reviews all entries before they pass to the judging process. Some of the common errors we see when reviewing submissions include entries being miscategorized, campaigns submitted as single entries, URLs provided linking to videos instead of entrants uploading the video directly to the entry, and the inclusion of agency names on submissions. Some helpful tips to avoid these common mistakes:
- Utilize our entry kit to closely review the medium and category definitions. Check to see if any other categories better suit your entry.
- Familiarize yourself with the difference between a campaign and a single entry. A campaign is a collection of single entries that are judged together as one.
- Be sure to upload all relevant media directly to your submission via our online entry system. When reviewing the entries, jurors are presented with this media first.
- Make sure your agency name is removed from all elements of the submission. As per Clio policy, all submissions remain anonymous during the judging process. This means no agency mention in or on any of the media (video, image or PDFs) or in the synopsis.
BD: In that same direction, are there common, easily avoidable mistakes that often cost entrants wins?
Clio: It's really about thinking of your entry as a package you are presenting the jurors. Some questions we would ask entrants as they're submitting:
- Are you providing a synopsis that explains why your entry is creative and original and why it fits in this particular medium and category? Do you need to provide context or background to convey the creativity and originality?
- Is your synopsis informative and succinct so that the jurors can digest the information easily?
- Have you provided all of the visuals available to you that would help the jurors understand your entry clearly? To this end, we suggest taking advantage of uploading as much media as eligible for your entry — the more visuals you can provide, the easier it is for jurors to understand your submission.
- Finally, if you are submitting into a medium that allows a physical items, take the time to send one. Physical items are eligible in the following mediums: Brand Design, Direct, Events/Experiential, Print, Print Technique, and Product Design. The physical items are particularly important for the judging of these mediums.
BD: Any other key useful tips you think entrants should know before they submit?
Clio: We recommend case study videos should have a run time of 2-3 minutes. Jurors are reviewing numerous entries so providing them with clear and concise information is beneficial for the evaluation of your submission.
Clio juries are composed of individuals from around the world. Providing cultural context allows jurors a deeper understanding of why your piece is impactful.
In addition to our suggestions above, it's important for entrants to consider that your submission could be eligible for any of our six Clio programs; Clio Awards, Clio Entertainment, Clio Fashion & Beauty, Clio Health, Clio Music and Clio Sports.
The Clio Awards deadline is May 26.
Entering a competition as huge as the Clio Awards can be a daunting task. If you need help, just remember that the award experts at Brave Dog are always standing by. Call us!


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On 5/17/11 12:43 PM, Jens O. Meiert wrote: >> Isn't that up to the browser and/or extension? >> >> […] If an extension wants to apply CSS to pages, it should, imo, be >> free to put it in the right cascade level depending on what that CSS is >> doing. >> >> As a simple example, ad-blocking CSS probably belongs in the user level. >> But CSS for implementing a subset of MathML functionality in a browser with >> no native MathML support belongs in the UA level. > > That does not convince me yet that inevitably, this has to be a user > agent decision. To be clear, in Gecko's case it is the extension's decision. The extension knows what it's doing and is in the best position to decide how to expose that in the CSS cascade. > Neither am I convinced yet that this situation is > actually beneficial for extension authors, authors, or even users (who > will need to maintain the possibility of having the last say on > styling, no matter how few people actually use user style sheets). Users always have the last say (for example, they can uninstall extensions!). > Back to why the spec may help, isn't this problem a very valid and > real CSS use case that would be particularly useful for implementors > to have covered? So far I wouldn't understand why a blind spot in the > spec would be in any way beneficial. What should the spec say, exactly? An extension is just part of the UA; the concept of differentiating between the two doesn't really make that much sense. More concretely, say you have an extension that exposes UI to manage user stylesheets. It seems obvious that it should have the option of placing stylesheets in the user level, right? Or do you disagree with that? -BorisReceived on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 16:59:10 UTC
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