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[User Guide Development] Questions
Thought I'd start a new thread for my work on the User Guide in the correct forum
At the moment I'm wrestling with how to explain time and game turns, and I'd appreciate some input on this. Turns are shown on the character screen, in the hall of fame (these show the same number), and also tangentially in the number of turns left for a light source. This causes some ambiguity; the former would seem to be the number most people quote as the number of turns taken, but the latter is only (approximately) one tenth of the former, and also the latter is closer to most people's idea of what a 'turn' is, i.e. you move one space, and one turn has passed. The first thing to note, therefore (developers!), is that it would be helpful both for explaining it and for users to understand if these were brought into line with each other, I would presume on the basis of having light sources multiplied by 10. The explanation then has to be, I guess, that (at normal speed) you take 10 turns to move 1 space, and other actions can take anything from 1 turn upwards. Would that seem reasonable? |
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Every "turn", the player and monsters gain a certain amount of "energy". The amount of energy gained is dependent on the player or monster's speed - at normal speed, you get 10 energy per turn. Once your energy is over 100, you get to do an action.
So, at normal speed, moving around is exactly 10 turns to 1 action. At eg. +10 speed, you gain 20 energy per turn, therefor it's 5 turns to 1 action. All actions take the same amount of time, except for melee and/or ranged attacks where you get multiple blows per round. |
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Intersting that you like that, Anne - I found the use of the 'energy' concept to be an unnecessary complication of explaining Angband time,m and I was deliberately trying to stay away from it!
Zaimoni - I tend to agree with you that the character screen number is less intuitive as a time indicator (as it's slightly baffling at first that what seems to be aturn - moving one space) is actua;;y ten 'turns'; but I assumed that precisely because it IS used in the high score list, most veterans would be averse to 'demoting' it to be less signficant than the other definition of turns. Ibviously I have to write the manual to explain both concepts, as they're both there, but I'd be very happy to see one disappear, as I think it's an unnecessary barrier to new players' understanding of the game |
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I was doing some testing of a metagaming "exploit" last night that depended on watching the time tick count. [I think it's misleading to call it turns.] V-style stores (as opposed to Zangband-style stores) do not rotate the stock while the player is in town.
As the V-style stores rotate every 1000 normal-speed turns (10,000 time-ticks), this leads to a convenient way to intentionally clean out stores of consumables: return to town "right before" the 10,000 time-tick turnover point, to prevent their rotating. (Inverse store scumming: instead of waiting for rotation to get something not in stock, prevent rotation to keep things in stock.) Of course, you point-blank cannot clear dungeon levels at all when doing this. Also, trap doors will ruin this tactic before you have a reliable supply of Word of Recall. [I also found, ahem, several bugs while exercising Zaiband. I think I'm going to have to release the revised line-of-sight/line-of-fire algorithm with a failsafe fallback, there are some exotic abuses of the l)ook command that will cause algorithm invariant failures.] |
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Some more questions, some of which are simple to answer, I think, plus a slight problem I've discovered with my flavour descriptions for wands!
Firstly, I'm using the overall term 'magical items' for scrolls, potions, wands, rods, staves, rings & amulets. I don't recall seeing a term for this grouping anywhere, and I don't think it clashes with anything else. I am right? Secondly, cash found in the dungeon can be precious metals or gemstones - I can recall offhand copper, silver, gold, mithril and adamantite for the former, and garnets and diamonds for the latter. I'm sure there are others (platinum, emeralds?) which I can can list while playing (now I've realised I want to!), but if anyone can supply the full list, that would help. Similarly for traps, I have found the following: pits (with or without spikes) trapdoors darts (which can affect STR or DEX - or others?) gas (which can blind or paralyse - or other effects?) runes (which can teleport the character or summon monsters - or other effects?) discolored spots (which can cause fire) What do I need for a complete list? Finally, according to Leon's version, electricity destroys wands, and (apparently) nothing destroys rods. If Andrew adopts my flavour names, as he indicated he might (in part or whole), electricity should probably destroy rods and fire should destroy wands. |
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I think there are 3 kinds of pits. Without spikes, with spikes, and with poisoned spikes.
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Thanks, both, that's what I was looking for!
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copper silver garnets gold opals sapphires rubies diamonds emeralds mithril adamantite Quote:
# 0x10 --> visible trap -- trap door # 0x11 --> visible trap -- open pit # 0x12 --> visible trap -- spiked pit # 0x13 --> visible trap -- poison pit # 0x14 --> visible trap -- rune -- summon # 0x15 --> visible trap -- rune -- teleport # 0x16 --> visible trap -- spot -- fire # 0x17 --> visible trap -- spot -- acid # 0x18 --> visible trap -- dart -- slow # 0x19 --> visible trap -- dart -- lose str # 0x1A --> visible trap -- dart -- lose dex # 0x1B --> visible trap -- dart -- lose con # 0x1C --> visible trap -- gas -- blind # 0x1D --> visible trap -- gas -- confuse # 0x1E --> visible trap -- gas -- poison # 0x1F --> visible trap -- gas -- sleep
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Living in military housing areas will be receiving a mock electricity bill to help them gauge and see the amount of electricity used each month. The mock billing period is from Oct. 2 through Dec. 31.
The Residential Energy Conservation Program is an effort implemented by Headquarters Marine Corps, and is also part of the Department of Defense's goal of reducing energy consumption in the United States by 20 percent. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is the last Marine Corps Installation to implement this program.
"Lincoln Military Housing recognizes the importance of energy conservation to our country's future and to our national security, and is proud to support the (RECP) initiative," said Jarl Bliss, the president of LMH.
Residents will only have to pay an electric bill every month if they have excess usage. Those who use less than the lower utility usage buffer will receive a rebate. There is a 10 percent plus-or-minus buffer around the utility usage target to account for variables such as different family sizes and types of appliances. Heroes Manor homes are Energy Star 2 efficiency certified, according to LMH officials.
With RECP, service members and their families help lessen the consumption energy and resources, and also play a part in conserving the ecosystem.
According to Atlantic Marine Corps Communities, money saved will be funneled into AMCC projects in the form of capital reinvestments such as new housing and quality-of-life programs.
The program was established to encourage wiser use of utilities. Members of the community will play an important part in this green effort.
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune will be conducting a town hall brief for LMH residents of Heroes Manor Nov. 1.
For more information visit www.lincolnrecp.com.
AMCC will host events, such as the October Spookfest, where they will answer resident questions. Residents will also be invited to sign their new leases for RECP at the Spookfest event.
AMCC representatives will be available:
Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Tarawa Terrace Community Center
Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Bicentennial Community Center
For more information visit www.atlanticmcc.com/recp.
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Gingerbread: a second fling.
June 10, 2011 § 1 Comment
Dark Brown Sugar is not in the best mood. Molasses has ignored her for almost three months. They had a fling back in March, but maybe he just lost interest? Was she too easy? Like, it turned out great, and the result was truly magnificent…so why hadn't they talked for so long? That's it, Brown Sugar says to herself. She turns around and looks at Molasses, who's facing the opposite direction at the other end of the shelf. Oh well. Here's to being assertive.
BS: Hey, Mollass! It's been a long time, huh?
Molasses slowly rotates himself to face her.
M: What? Oh, hi. Errm….yeah, I guess it has. How, uh, are you?
BS: Oh, you know, just chillin' n' killin'.
M: That's cool…
BS: Ok, look. I don't get it. That gingerbread we made a few months ago was great. I don't understand what happened. Did I do something wrong? Why've you been ignoring me?
BS: Hello?! Get out of my face forever or express yourself now. RUDE.
M: Um…look, Sugie, I um…I…I don't know how to…uh…I… I went with your sister! Light Brown Sugar. I mean, she made me. It was her fault. I…really…I had no choice…
M: I'm sorry. What we had was great. I didn't mean to ruin it.
BS: [shouting hysterically] Well, you can take your cloyingly sweet, cheating self and stick –
Suddenly, the cabinet doors swing open and the daylight streams in. Two hands reach in (FoodGirl's) and simultaneously scoop up Molasses and Brown Sugar. The two ex-lovers look at each other while still in mid-air.
BS: You totally don't deserve this, but I guess I'll have to give you another chance.
M: I promise I won't ever-
BS: Just shut up.
M: I promise I'll make it up to you. I'll make it good.
And oh, was it good.
3/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 egg
1 cup blackstrap molasses
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- Preheat oven to 350º. Butter and lightly flour a cupcake or muffin pan.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Stir in egg, followed by molasses.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, soda, spices, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout.
- Add dry to wet ingredients, mixing well. Add hot water and continue to mix until batter is consistent.
- Pour batter into muffin tins and sprinkle tops with brown sugar.
- Bake for about twenty minutes, rotating pans halfway through. Test that they're done by sticking a knife into muffin center. Knife should come out almost clean.
adapted from an old-fashioned gingerbread loaf recipe at allrecipes.
Ginger Snappies
May 27, 2011 § 2 Comments
Aaaaaaand we're back! Less than three weeks until my college graduation. And WHAT a long time it's been since the magic of baking has occurred in this apartment. I'm in the midst of writing final essays, doing last film projects, wrapping up boxes and friendships and whatnot. But this morning, that white crinkled paper bag of all-purpose flour called to me from the cabinet as I reached for my daily handful of almonds from the adjacent one. "Boo to you, FoodGirl, for forgetting me!" he shouted, crouching down in helpless rage and glaring with his bleached eyes through the darkness, past the sugar, the baking soda, the chocolate chips. I sighed. "Forgive me. Let's start over. Let's just pretend this whole situation never even happened, ok?" I reached in, the palm of my hand grasping his thick, full sides, and set him down on the counter top. He straightened up, uncrinkling a bit. "Harumph. Well. That's better. What should we bake?"
[Note that these cookies are indeed quite crunchy (snappy?), so get ready for a crunch-o-liscious foodgasm. Those who prefer their cookies soft, run far away!]
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cut up
1/4 cup well-packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup light molasses (aka treacle!)
- In a large bowl, combine flour, ginger, powder, and salt. Stir.
- In a small saucepan, on low heat, melt butter, molasses, and brown sugar together, stirring occasionally until smooth.
- Pour hot mixture into bowl and mix dry and wet until dough forms.
- Press dough into a large disk and refrigerate in plastic wrap for one hour.
- After an hour, preheat oven to 350º F and prepare two parchment papered cookie sheets.
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface into about 1/4 inch thick and use cookie cutters to cut out cookie shapes. Repeat until dough is used up.
- Bake until just firm and golden brown, about 12 minutes. Allow to cool.
adapted from The Golden Book of Cookies.
My New Fave Chocolate
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Creamy Dreamy Coconut Cupcakes
May 7, 2011 § 2 Comments
You know when you've just finished something amazing, and you get that wonderful feeling that begins in your soul and infiltrates every part of your body? That beaming pride, that feeling of accomplishment that swells your pumping heart, as you gaze at your finished product (or, in this case, consume it) and are astounded that it is INDEED a product of your own two hands? Well, fellow food friend, it has just happened to me with these toothsome treats.
The cake-base of the cupcake is so moist, so delicate, and most divinely complimentary to the viscous, buttery coconut cream that lives within and above it. To top it off? A refreshing dollop of cool, freshly whipped cream. Sprinkle some coconut shavings for the finishing touch, and shaBANG. We've got ourselves a prize winner [gobbled up in extreme velocity by those I made them for].
Oh, coconut, how delicious you are.
[Makes about 15 cupcakes.]
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 can (about 6 ounces) coconut milk (NOT light! Get the one with as much fat as possible!)
Coconut Cream:
1/2 cup coconut cream (not coconut milk!)
1 cup toasted coconut flakes (bake in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 5-7 minutes)
1 tablespoon sugar
Whipped Cream:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
- Preheat oven to 350º F. Line your cupcake tins with colorful cupcake liners!
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and continue to mix.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, flaked coconut, and baking powder. In small batches, stirring in between, add flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Do the same for the coconut milk.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of cupcake comes out clean. Allow to cool completely (at least 40 minutes).
- While cupcakes are cooling, mix coconut cream with toasted coconut. Make sure your cream is at room temperature or cold (just not warm or it'll slide off your cupcake!).
- Slightly core cupcakes (only take out a little of center!) and fill hole with coconut cream, and smooth a 1/2 inch of cream over top of cupcake.
- Pipe or spread the whipped cream over coconut cream. Sprinkle with extra toasted coconut flakes. Gobble up!
Adapted from the delisioso Pastry Affair.
PB+J Bars
May 6, 2011 § Leave a comment
The peanut butter + jelly sandwich is, for most, an integral part of the childhood experience. Maybe it was a staple in your lunch box: sitting around a white table in the cafeteria with your friends, the sun shining through those big glass windows as you'd unhinge your Spice Girls or Power Rangers lunch tin and take out the juicebox, the apple, the saran-wrapped PB+J your mum packed for you that morning…
Or maybe it was your favorite afternoon snack. The worksheet- and algebra-laden day behind you, you'd happily pull open the fridge door, the white light from within beaming down upon the shiny jelly jar on the top shelf. Grab the jelly, the bread, the Skippy (or, for the health freaks, the organic unprocessed stuff). Watch that shiny silver knife magically cut through, slowly sinking down, down, down into the depths of the PB jar and come out deliciously thick, the nutty aroma wafting into your nostrils. Slather it on, press it down, watch the contents ooze out from within the bread and onto the plate (countertop?). Two hands, ready before your mouth, and go: Let your teeth descend – down, down, down – past the fluffy bread, the cool and refreshing jelly, the sticky creamy PB…
I can only imagine. I never had PB+J sandwiches as a child. In fact, I didn't eat a lot of those 'classic' things. No soda, no candy, no real sugar (yes honey! yes maple syrup! NO refined sugar!), and peanut butter was a big no-no. Did you know PB is a legume – not a nut – and really difficult to digest? No matter. I eat it now (duh), but my mamà and pappa gave me almond butter instead (have you tried raw almond butter yet? OmghellosogoodgobuysomeNOW).
So, my initiation into the World of Peanut Butter is, alas, a recent one. But I'm catching up. Here, a more involved take on the classic PB+J.
This is the ultimate heart-stopper (in every sense of the term). Better to underbake than overbake. Happy mixing.
2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 extra-large eggs, room temperature
18 oz creamy peanut butter
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
18 oz strawberry jam (or your fave)
1 1/2 cups salted peanuts
- Preheat the oven to 350º F. Butter a 9×13-inch cake pan (or line with buttered parchment paper).
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fully incorporated. Add vanilla, eggs, peanut butter, and 1/2 cup peanuts and mix until all ingredients are combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add this dry mix to contents of wet. Beat!
- Spread 2/3 of the dough into the prepared cake pan, making sure it's distributed evenly. Spread jam evenly over dough. Drop small globs of the remaining dough evenly over jam. Sprinkle with the remaining peanuts. Bake about 40 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Let cool and cut into squares.
inspired by Joanne's original recipe!


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Burned eyes Part II
I ran across this pic of Magnus_Jager. Sorry Magnus, but had to post it here. Good example as to why to wear safety glasses when working around chemicals. CHECK IT PEOPLE
Maybe we need a Safety Forum Anyways....this is a good lesson for all. Kevin
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The initial pain was bad but I always keep a hose handy for setting myself on fire... In this case I had my mask and goggles (which had slipped down) off and flung and the hose on my eyes in less than 20 seconds. It was luckily only a few drops in one eye.
Magnus_Jager -- that pic would make a good addition to this wiki article: Health and safety in the shop or garage, although, I can understand if you don't exactly want it permanently archived in an article.
Also, if anyone else has photographed any of their shop or garage injuries, please upload them to the wiki so we can add them to the safety article.
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Working around the mines for so many years I have seen some really strange accidents and been on the receiving end of a few myself, one that happened to someone else comes to mind because of an incident just yesterday had me thinking of it. One of the guys who worked in my shop was using a propane torch outside in bright sunlight to thaw some air lines and thought it was not lit so to check to see if it was empty he put it to his nose to see if he could smell the gas coming out. Well it WAS lit! It is just that in the bright light he could not see the flame and in addition to burning his nose, upper lip, one eye lid and some burns to the eye itself he inhaled some of the hot gas and that was the more serious of his problems. These burns were far more serious than it at first seemed and he was away from work for quite a while and required some extensive medical care in order to recover. I have had hot slag in my ear more than once and it is not fun at all and because of another accident in my shop with hot slag that put one fellow in the hospital I laid down the law about ear plugs and they became mandatory safety gear while welding just like safety glasses. This could go on and on but the bottom line is almost all of these could have been prevented with a bit of fore-sight and once an accident happens it is all too easy to see what SHOULD have been done to prevent it but by then it is of course too late.
Perrib,[QUOTE] Don't let being in a hurry override common sense Probably the cause of more accidents than any other reason! |
Ouch, thanks for the reminder though... Not too long ago, torch cutting in the backyard, my (sun)glasses slid down pretty far off my nose, I figured it wouldn't be a problem since I was almost finished cutting anyways- I was wrong.. Heard a POP and blinked, had a nice piece of hot steel in my eye, finished cutting(of course) flushed my eye for 1/2 hour or so, and drove to the ER.. Spent an hour in the waiting room and finally got taken care of (which was nothing short of DisneyLand)...
The perfect ending to my story was a Tetanus shot (that I didn't need), and feeling sick to my stomach the next day and a half...... Hopefully this topic (and others like it) will keep me from making the same decisions, and hopefully help me keep my vision.... and limbs.... |
I got a tetanus shot, also, but i have not had one in at least 15 years... So I was due. Just got a little sore on the arm where I got it.
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Two churches, stretched in resources, volunteers and paid personnel, formed one dynamic church. Both had a similar vision: to be the church reaching out. They merged their visions and programs and amalgamated assets and finances, and above all they united a church with many elderly people with a church brimming with younger people and children. The new name was taken from the book of Ephesians where all are equal, where the ground is level at the foot of the cross for Jews and Gentiles, for slaves and free.
Level Ground Mennonite has a variety of ministries but tries to be volunteer-driven and has a well-developed network of cell groups (Journey Groups). Staff includes lead pastor Karen Heidebrecht Thiessen, worship and young adults pastor Dan Loewen, youth pastor Robin Mauthe, administrative secretary Rita Ewert, and Tippytoes Preschool teacher Wanda Hildebrandt.
Level Ground's worship services include a sermon, a contemporary style of worship, a time of sharing and prayer, and a variety of multimedia features. For some time it had a second service of a more meditative nature which included some hymns, but this service was discontinued at the end of 2011 due to declining attendance. Children's work is done by volunteers but the church continues to offer Tippytoes Preschool in its building.
Many of those who are welcomed by the church are the marginalized and the church has a semi-autonomous ministry to drug and alcohol addicts in Lifebridge Ministries, pastored by Keith St. Jean. The church is located next door to Kinghaven Treatment Centre, a drug and alcohol treatment center for men, and many of the men attend the service and participate in Bible studies while receiving treatment. The congregation also offers Sunday morning transportation for women at Peardonville House, another drug and alcohol treatment center in the area.
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Address: 31216 King Rd., Abbotsford BC V2T 6C2; the church is located at King and Townline Roads
Phone: 604-854-8181
Website: Level Ground Mennonite Church
Denominational Affiliation:
Mennonite Church British Columbia (2009-present)
Level Ground Mennonite Church Leading Ministers
Minister | Years |
Karen Heidebrecht Thiessen | 2009-present |
Level Ground Mennonite Church Membership
Year | Members |
2009 | 172 |
2010 | 188 |
Map:Level Ground Mennonite Church
Author(s) | Alvin G Ens |
Date Published | March 2012 |
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AT&T Building Most Advanced Mobile Broadband Experience in Portland, Announces 2011 Network Upgrade Plans
AT&T to Expand Backhaul in 2011 in Portland to Enable 4G Speeds, Increase Mobile Broadband Capacity, Upgrade Hundreds of Cell Sites
Mar 15, 2011, 13:00 ET from AT&T Inc.
PORTLAND, Ore., March 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T*, building on its strong 2010 record of network accomplishments, today announced network improvement plans designed to enable 4G speeds** and enhanced reliability to Portland and surrounding communities in 2011. The wireless network enhancement plans are part of AT&T's planned overall $19-billion investment in its wireless and wireline networks and other capital projects in 2011.
Adam Grzybicki, president of AT&T Oregon, says AT&T plans the following network improvements in the Portland area in 2011:
- Deploying enhanced backhaul connections to the area's cell sites. Combined with HSPA+ technology, these backhaul deployments enable 4G speeds.
- Upgrading additional cell sites for mobile broadband.
- Adding spectrum carriers to more than 120 cell sites to support more traffic.
- Establishing new cell sites to improve network coverage.
- Installing distributed antenna systems in high-traffic areas and facilities to provide enhanced wireless coverage to customers in indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations might otherwise prevent an optimal wireless experience.
Grzybicki said AT&T invested nearly $125 million in its Portland area wireless and wireline network from 2008 through 2010 as part of its commitment to superior service in the area.
The nation's fastest mobile broadband network is getting faster with 4G**. A key planned upgrade for 2011 is deployment of enhanced backhaul connections to cell sites in the Portland area to enable 4G speeds. Backhaul connections carry traffic between cell sites and AT&T's nationwide network. Enhanced fiber-optic and ethernet backhaul connections expand capacity many times over, and enable additional expansion in the years to come.
"We're investing in our Portland area network to help AT&T customers take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," Grzybicki said. "We're committed to providing best-in-class wireless voice service to our customers, and we're backing that up with the right investments."
The investments made in the Portland area wireless and wireline networks are part of the $250 million AT&T invested from 2008-2010 across Oregon, Grzybicki said.
AT&T's advanced network provides several important advantages for customers. Unlike some competitors, AT&T's mobile-broadband network provides customers with the ability to talk and surf at the same time. For instance, you can look up directions to an event while staying on the phone with your boss, or browse your favorite social media sites while chatting with a friend. AT&T's mobile broadband network also is up to 35 percent faster than our largest competitor's CDMA-based network on average nationally.
AT&T also provides access to voice service in more than 220 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T's largest competitor's CDMA-based devices work in fewer than 45 countries. Business Traveler magazine recently named AT&T as having the "Best Mobile Coverage in the World" – the fourth time AT&T has received the distinction.
"AT&T is consistently among the top companies in the U.S. in terms of our capital investment and we're committed to helping our customers right here in Portland take advantage of the numerous capabilities of their wireless devices," said Mike Maxwell, AT&T's vice president and general manager for the Pacific Northwest.
Ryan Deckert, President, Oregon Business Association, said AT&T's significant investment to improve its network will further bolster Portland's reputation as a great place to live and work.
"These kinds of network investments not only help existing Oregon and Portland companies grow, but are also a factor in enhancing Oregon's competitiveness - attracting new businesses to establish here in the state and spurring economic growth," Deckert said.
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Lot 203: FIFTEEN PIECE COLLECTION.
Fall Eclectic Auction
by Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers
22 October 2016
St. Louis, MO, USA
Live Auction
Pair pink glass Cambridge compotes, set of six ceramic drink glasses with nude figures, chrome figural compote, glass ice bucket with tongs, black panther, African copper picture, Nola Hofmeier painting on board and oak framed pastel.
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Donors pitch in to keep Santa on the job
Community raises $660 to pay for retiree's salary to play St. Nick at St. James landmark
Santa's gotten an early gift.
Donors have stepped forward to keep Santa Claus on the job at a Long Island landmark after he was given the pink slip.
A radio station and a local politician were among those Friday who said they would pay the $660 salary for the retiree to portray Santa at a county-supported general store in St. James.
Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy had said it wouldn't be right to spend the money while trying to close an estimated $135 million budget gap. Up to 750 workers face layoffs. Levy says volunteers could play Santa.
Built in 1857, the St. James General Store is on the National Register of Historic Places. It was operated privately for decades, but is now supported with funding from the county government.
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I can't find a store that that has op-amps and DACs, and doesn't charge a fortune for shipping
There is a Mouser store in Israel but they still want 30$ for shipping (its 40$ if i order directly from the US store)
Ebay is a bit unreliable, and buying all the parts one by one will drive me crazy.
So, I am looking for an online store that ships internationally, and charges below 10$/delivery.
My current solution is to buy the simple stuff like resistors locally, and order the amps from Ebay.
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Definition of Asserters
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1. The True Intellectual System of the Universe: Wherein All the Reason and by Ralph Cudworth, Johann Lorenz Mosheim (1845)
"... and then afterwards showing, how grossly it is misunderstood, and the pretence
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2. Aniruddha's Commentary and the Original Parts of Vedântin Mahâdeva's by Aniruddha, Mahādevānandasarasvatī, Mahādeva Vedāntin (1892)
"Again, since we are not asserters of a certain number of categories, some sort
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3. The Life of Napoleon Buonaparte ...: With a Concise History of the Events by Willem Lodewyk Van-Ess (1808)
"... and thus the supporters and asserters of them end, under that inquisition,
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We help with every type of UK visa application and employment of migrants in the UK
November 25, 2016
These days good news is when bad news is revoked. From today Immigration Tribunal fees will be charged at the old rate as set out in the Tribunal Fees order of 2011. In an unprecedented move the government has confirmed that from today tribunal fees will be charged at the level set before the infamous raise of appeal fees last month. Those who paid higher fees will be reimbursed the difference. Parliamentary statement can be found here.… Read More
November 17, 2016
The Immigration Act 2016 introduces a new practice in the appeal procedure, known as "remove first, appeal later". Until now immigrants applying for extension of leave to remain as the spouse or parent of a British citizen had the right to challenge refusal of their application without having to leave the UK. This is about to change. Briefing to the Lords' Committee of January 2016 gives the background rationale for this measure. From 1st December 2016 the right to challenge a decision in country will be controlled by administrative decision makers who will have a new power to certify removal of the immigrant as lawful under section 6 of the Human Rights Act and remove the appellant from the UK without waiting for the outcome of the appeal.… Read More
August 10, 2016
Some immigration decisions are unfairer than others, and this was a rather extreme, though not unusual, example of manifest indifference to natural justice. The client initially applied for extension of her spouse visa herself, without help from immigration solicitors, confident that she easily met the requirements of the immigration rules and her case was not complicated. Unfortunately, she failed to provide a full set of bank statements because she had changed her bank and was unable to access her old bank account.… Read More
May 2, 2016
We are delighted to have finally won this appeal after more than two years of fierce fighting in immigration tribunals. Our client's barrister in the Upper tribunal was Sonali Naik of Garden Court Chambers whose expertise, commitment and painstaking preparation was vital for the success of this case. The appellant was a Syrian national, currently resident in Egypt, who wished to visit her daughter's family in the UK and who was denied a visitor's visa due to political situation in Egypt and the war conflict in Syria.… Read More
There are so many immigration lawyers in the UK that selecting one can be a real challenge. We hope the following information will assist you in this process.
Immigration is one of the most important decisions one makes in life and leaving it in the hands of semi-professional people may be a rash decision with dire consequences. Check if the immigration solicitors have a strong record of success, how long have they been known and what clients say about them. Do they offer professional, efficient and reliable service? Are they qualified and registered with the appropriate regulating body? What is their reputation based on? Are you as important to them, as they are to you when your immigration affairs are in their hands?
You may be confused by the variety of legal qualifications in the UK. There are solicitors regulated by the Solicitors Regulating Authority, Barristers regulated by the Bar Council and there are other immigration professionals regulated by the Office of Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC). Solicitor firms usually undertake a wide scope of legal work and it is important to check if your solicitor actually specialises in immigration. Immigration law is extremely complex, and is getting more and more complex by the hour. Solicitors doing a variety of work may not be fully up to date with the ever changing immigration rules and we would advise to instruct someone who is fully devoted to immigration.
Barristers are lawyers who specialise in presenting the case in court. Traditionally, barristers have been instructed by solicitors or OISC advisors. Some barristers now offer direct access to lay clients. However, barristers will not be running routing correspondence with the Home Office, calling the caseworkers, preparing the bundles of documents and putting together evidence. Cutting out a solicitor may often turn out neither cost effective nor expedient.
OISC regulated immigration advisers may be professional solicitors or barristers working under the supervision of the OISC, or they may have no formal qualifications in law but would have passed the OISC examination to be approved and registered at a specific level of competence. OISC has three levels of competence which allows advisers to undertake work of varying complexity. Top level 3 registration authorises the adviser to represent clients in immigration courts, currently known as First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal (Immigration and Asylum Chamber). OISC firms would usually charge less than big firms of solicitors as their overheads are lower than those of big solicitors? firms. Our advice is to check that the firm is properly regulated and get in touch with them to see if you gel.
Whether your lawyers are based in London or not is not massively important. Modern means of communication make it easy to give and take instructions over the telephone, by email or skype. The best way to find out what your immigration adviser will be like to deal with is to get in touch. You should be able to have a brief conversation regarding your case and receive some general advice. This will give you an indication of the advisers level of knowledge and professionalism. They should respond to your emails, return phone calls and book appointments in a timely manner.
You may ask yourself whether it is worth hiring an immigration lawyer to represent you in your immigration matters. There are several factors to consider such as the complexity of your case and whether you intend to make the application yourself or wish to instruct professionals to represent you.
If you are unsure, then you should consider booking a consultation with an immigration specialist who can assess your situation, answer your specific questions and clarify what options are open to you. A consultation may not provide you with all the details you need to make a UK immigration application by yourself, but it can help you decide whether it is worth instructing someone to assist you.
It is important to agree on terms before instructing an immigration lawyer to represent you. These should be set out in a Client Care Letter which confirms your instructions, the fee structure (as well as clarification on Home Office fees) and the complaints procedure in case you are not satisfied with the service you receive.
Price will always be an important factor in choosing a solicitor. However, making your selection solely on this basis is not a good idea. It could mean handing your case over to someone who is taking on too many clients and therefore unable to dedicate enough time to each one. Good lawyers' fees are likely to reflect the amount of time and effort they will put into preparing your case. Selecting the right specialist could save you a lot of time, hassle and money, especially in the long run. However, the overheads your solicitors are likely to bear, such as an address in a posh London location, would involve an extra cost which is inevitably transferred to the client. You might wish to note this as one of the factors in your assessment.
Kadmos Consultants have been specialising solely in immigration since 2007 and have an excellent reputation and an impressive track record of success. Our clients' testimonials speak for themselves. We are professional lawyers and we are accredited by the OISC at the top level. We are very approachable and you can call us at any time or send us an email and we will respond without delay. You can also visit our offices in Wembley Park in London.
We offer a free 15 minute telephone consultation to assess the merits of your case and tell you whether there is scope for us to help you. When a more detailed discussion of your affairs is necessary we will offer you a paid consultation and if necessary may organise to get an independent second opinion. We are not the cheapest company you will find, but the money you pay will go into careful and thorough preparation of your case. We will advise you of our fees in advance and you will receive from us an engagement letter which sets out our terms and conditions.
Visit our blog for discussion of the current developments in the UK Immigration policy and law
Cost of immigration appeals has increased dramatically overnight. This affects not only migrants, it is a telltale of what is happening with the society in Brexiting Britain. Where the law is uncertain or simply cannot be enforced, political agenda dictates decision without much regard to the law. The next thing that happens is that slogans substitute substance. The increase of immigration appeal fees is introduced under the slogan "justice for all".
Read this articleWe will still remain a party to the European Convention on Human Rights. When asked what the point would be, the post-Brexit Secretary for Justice says "the British Bill of Rights will protect us in a better way". The absurdity of this statement made me wonder if I was reading thedailymash. I wasn't. It may be worth explaining why it is SO nonsensical, and so fundamentally untrue...
Read this articleBrexit will affect us all, independently of background, migrants or not, Europeans or Africans. From immigration lawyer's perspective my strong recommendation for EU nationals who have worked in the UK for more than five years is now to apply for a document certifying permanent right of residence. It was not, and still is not, mandatory to have this document. However, it became of much value in November 2015 when it was announced that European citizens were no longer entitled to apply for British citizenship before having held this document for one year.
Read this articleOn 2 December 2015 the Home Office issued a new guidance for decision makers in relation to visitor visa applications. This document confirms the policy of differential treatment of applications on the basis of the applicant's country of residence or nationality (visitors from the war affected zones are not to be admitted) and visitors with family ties in the UK will find it more difficult to visit if they have no "anchor" in the country of origin. How this new Guidance lies with the provisions of the Race Discrimination Act is probably a matter to be tested.
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Grammy-winning alternative band DEFTONES will release several different vinyl editions of its current album, the critically acclaimed "Koi No Yokan", on January 22. The four configurations are as follows: a standard retail version pressed on 140-gram black vinyl (3,000 units); a direct-to-consumer version on 180-gram black vinyl with foil-stamped numbered jackets (1,000 units); an international edition pressed on 180-gram vinyl; and an exclusive edition sold through Hot Topic retailers pressed on 140-gram clear-colored vinyl (1,500 units).
"Koi No Yokan", the band's seventh studio album, was released November 13 via Warner Bros Records. It debuted at No. 11 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, with over 65,000 copies sold first week. The first single, "Tempest", is Top 5 and climbing at Rock Radio. Revolver declared it their "Album of the Year," Spin selected it as one of its Top 50 Albums of 2012 (and its No. 5 Metal Album Of The Year), the New York Post hailed it as "one of the best rock albums of the year," and Penthouse said "If you hear an album this year that combines the ferocious and the sublime as well as DEFTONES' 'Koi No Yokan', please write us an email and flag it 'urgent.'" DEFTONES is gearing up for a spring headlining tour in support of "Koi No Yokan" that kicks off in Toronto on March 1.DEFTONES To Release Vinyl Edition Of 'Koi No Yokan'
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