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Sony Online Entertainment today officially announced the next entry in their long-running EverQuest franchise, EverQuest Next. While the name suggests a continuation of the EverQuest lore, SOE was quick to point out that EverQuest Next is not "the continuation of a familiar story."
Instead, EverQuest Next will be the…next evolution of the popular MMO, where content is created not just by the developers but by the players as well. No longer will players have to wait for the next expansion to enjoy new content, as new content will presumably always be available.
At the same time, Director of Development Dave Georgeson wanted to stress that EverQuest Next will still be a familiar experience for fans. It's reportedly a game that preserves the spirit of its predecessors, while trying to enter the MMO space as something new.
"Make no mistake; while great care has been taken to respect the extraordinary influence that EverQuest has had in this industry and with our player community over the years, this is a boldly different game unlike anything that has come before."
Part of that something new includes new features for EverQuest Next like destructible environments, permanent changes to the landscape facilitated by story arcs, and an emergent AI where decisions are made based on core values not spawn points. As SOE explains, it sounds like the world in EverQuest Next will always be changing, both on a structural level and in the NPCs that players encounter.
On a more character-specific level, players will be able to choose from 40 distinct classes at launch, each with multi-tiered abilities and specialized weapon skills. Yes, levels are a thing of the past in EverQuest Next, as classes will now help differentiate one character from the next.
To that point, each story in EverQuest Next will be unique, and will not follow a predetermined path. Every choice that a player makes will inform the opportunities that are available to them. So if, for example, you're the type of player that loves "purging goblins from forests," those types of missions might be more frequent than others.
Starting this winter, SOE will roll out EverQuest Next Landmark (commonly referred to as Landmark), which will allow players to create content for EverQuest Next. In essence, Landmark will be a type of world-building experience where players work alongside developers to create what will eventually become EverQuest Next. SOE will provide guidance on what they want help building, and they will increase players' access to tools as they go along. And the best part is that Landmark will be available as a free-to-play offering.
SOE is clearly trying something unique with EverQuest Next, and like many of the single player offerings out there (Dragon Age Inquisition, for example), the developer is turning to the fans for help. Since an MMO like EverQuest Next is likely a massive undertaking, SOE wants to make sure they get it right, and what better way to do that than to construct the world right alongside the fans.
everObviously there are some decisions (lack of levels, custom story arcs) that will be controlled solely by SOE, but EverQuest Next has the potential to change the way new content is delivered to MMO players.
What do you think of EverQuest Next? What do you like about SOE's new direction for this game? What do you not like?
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TAMPA — When it came to reading Florida Trend magazine, some people flipped to the back first.
It was home to Harris Mullen's column, Florida Close-Ups. His space to wax about everything from junk mail to the phone company with a splash of humor and a plainspoken edge.
"Many Florida banks lend only half of their deposits … because they don't know how to lend any more."
"Everybody in Florida should be required by law to plant a tree every year. In five years we would have 40-million new trees. The Chinese do something like this I think, or used to, anyway."
"This country is crying for people who can do something."
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Mr. Mullen, founder of Florida Trend, died Wednesday after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and some recent falls. He was 84.
A Florida native and the son of a newspaperman, Mr. Mullen worked as a reporter for the Tampa Tribune and was a U.S. Navy veteran. When he returned from serving in the Korean War, he noticed the state lacked a good business publication. He decided to change that.
It worked. Florida Trend just celebrated its 50th anniversary.
"One of the things that Harris was able to do was to really hire good people and let them do their jobs and do them well, and that's something I really admired," said current group publisher Lynda Keever. "He was very thoughtful in his columns, and he wanted anything that wasn't quite right with Florida to get better."
Under his lead, the magazine chronicled urban renewal, housing booms, branch banking, slow construction, rising gas consumption, presidential energy plans and recession.
His personal thoughts were measured, not hasty.
"He was a rebel to a degree," said his wife, Kay Mullen, with whom he had four children. "He didn't like bankers. He didn't like lawyers. He loved Tampa and Ybor City. He thought a lot. He'd just sit there and think. Sometimes, we'd be out and people would be talking, and he'd just sit there. He'd come into the conversation after we had finished it 10 minutes ago."
He was a stickler for good grammar, even with songs on the radio. He was understated in the office and conservative with spending. He would only give employees new pencils if they brought him their worn-out old ones.
He was fatherly. In 1979, he hired Keever as the publication's first female advertising sales representative. He looked after her carefully as she went out alone on sales calls.
"He really cared what happened to all his employees," she said. "He really took the responsibility seriously."
In 1980, he sold Florida Trend to the St. Petersburg Times. He switched gears to focus on Ybor Square, an old cigar factory he had purchased and converted to a shopping center. He was fascinated by Ybor City, frequenting La Tropicana Cafe and Carmine's Seventh Avenue Restaurant.
He co-founded the Tampa and Ybor City Street Railway Society, pushing for an electric trolley system. A trolley museum was eventually founded and named for him. He spent his later years writing Civil War publications, including a novel called God Bless General Early, and took cruises with his family.
"We had a wonderful life together," said his wife. "The last months have been hard."
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CLOVIS, Calif. (KMPH) —
Lee Kraft, the deputy fire chief of the Clovis Fire Department will retire at the end of the month, Clovis City Manager Rob Woolley announced.
Kraft worked for the fire department for 32 years.
During his 32-year career, Kraft served in every rank with 10 of those years spent as a member of the management team.
"The Fire Chief for the City of Clovis is an enviable position. The Fire Chief is the leader of a group of people who are dedicated and focused on providing the highest quality service to our community," Kraft said in an issued statement.
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POMONA >> An injured person was flown to a hospital by helicopter after he apparently cut himself on the top of a fence while involved in a fight, authorities said.
The incident took place about 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the area of Hyde Avenue and Lovejoy Street, Los Angeles County Fire Department officials said.
Though initially reported to paramedics as a stabbing, police said it was determined the injured person, described only as male, cut himself while involved in a melee.
He was fighting with several others when he tried to reach over a fence, which cut him on his underarm, police Lt. Ron McDonald said.
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(MIAMI) — According to sources, Anthony Bosch injected New York Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez with performance-enhancing-drugs every few weeks at his Miami mansion.
Bosch is the owner and operator of a Miami clinic which allegedly supplied PED's to MLB stars including Rodriguez, Gio Gonzalez, Melky Cabrera, and Nelson Cruz.
Those same sources told ESPN's "Outside The Lines" that while other athletes relied on intermediaries to transport the PED's provided by Bosch, Rodriguez' always received personal treatment.
Major League Baseball is currently investigating the clinic as the center of a widespread doping operation in South Florida, where players used testosterone and human growth hormone to enhance their play.
Sources also said said Bosch spoke openly about his relationship with Rodriguez, and that they reviewed documents detailing the drug regimens and schedules Rodriguez received.
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(WJLA) - The race between a group of Democrats hoping to win the 8th Congressional District seat in Virginia just got a little smaller now that one hopeful candidate has left the race.
Del. Charniele L. Herring (D-46th) announced Monday that she was ending her campaign and backing candidate Don Beyer, the Washington Post reports.
Herring was one of 10 Democrats hoping to replace Rep. Jim Moran, who is retiring. Eight candidates remain in the race, including Beyer, Del. Patrick A. Hope (D-47th), Sen. Adam P. Ebbin (D-49th), Lavern Chatman, former head of the Northern Virginia Urban League, Alexandria Mayor William D. Euille, radio host Mark Levine, Virginia Tech Professor Derek Hyra, and former Navy pilot Bruce Shuttleworth.
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This will be the first time that an MBA program will be offered by DU. Currently, students wanting to pursue an MBA opt for Faculty of Management Studies in the city.
The proposal to pass the two courses MBA (International Business) and MBA (Human Resource and Organisational Development) is scheduled to be discussed in the universitys academic council meeting on June 21.
To introduce the two courses, DU is doing away with its Masters in International Business (MIB) and Masters in Human Resource and Organizational Development (MHROD) courses, which are currently being offered by the university.
According to the agenda of the meeting between DU and Department of Commerce, the two had been communicating regularly regarding the implementation of the courses. Since MBA is a UGC (University Grants Commission) specified degree, it was suggested that DU may award an MBA degree, but mention the specialisation in parenthesis. In a subsequent meeting with the department, it was decided to restructure the two courses MIB and MHROD to MBA (IB) and MBA (HR&OD).
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First-year head coach Dominic Bramante will welcome approximately 30 candidates at 9 a.m. Saturday at Albuquerque's Hotel Cascada, where players will undergo physicals, be issued equipment and given room assignments at the Glorieta camp. The team then embarks for northern New Mexico about 1 p.m.
"We'll keep them busy from the time they get up to when they finally put their heads on the pillow," Bramante said of the Glorieta portion of the preseason for the indoor pro team. "Our goal is to be up before the sun comes up (for taping and meetings). We'll be done for the day when we get done."
Three daily 90-minute practices are scheduled Sunday through Thursday, with the final one of the day a special-teams walk-through in the evening.
The Stars have to hustle because in two weeks they'll be opening the 12-game regular season at home against the two-time defending league champion Amarillo Venom.
"It's the best thing when you start with a program of excellence like Amarillo," Bramante said. "It lets you know right off what your standing is, where your footing is. I wouldn't want to open up with anyone else."
Among high-profile players on the Stars are ex-University of New Mexico QB Donovan Porterie and New Mexico State alum Seth Smith, a running back who was a member of the Stars' first two teams in 2012 and 2013.
Bramante has stressed since he joined the Stars as field boss in August that conditioning will be his utmost concern.
"I can't control whether we'll win all our games, but they will be the best-conditioned," he said.
"We're going to take it easy the first couple of days (in camp), especially with guys coming from sea level. We'll do form work, a lot of (system) installation. Then we'll gear it up and put helmets on by the latest Monday afternoon. By Tuesday, we'll be putting guys through some tough work."
Bramante said he won't be alarmed if any of the players are run off because they find camp too taxing.
"You can't have players like that anyway," he said. "I hope our guys are thick-skinned, hungry to make their dreams come true. I don't bring them in unless they have a dream to reach the highest level. If anyone quits now, we don't need them, because in a game they'll be the ones who let you down."
In addition to drills, Bramante said there will be plenty of film study.
Bramante also said the 30-plus players he's working with aren't the only ones on his radar.
"We're keeping open slots for (Arena League) cuts that come out next week," he said. "We want to get some of those guys in, too."
After the Stars' stay in Glorieta, they will return to the metro area March 7 to complete preseason drills at a yet-to-be-determined site.
On March 9, the team will face the Metro Stars (area firemen and police) in a 2:30 p.m. exhibition game at the Star Center. Bramante said that not only will he be evaluating his squad that afternoon but that of the opponent and wouldn't hesitate to bring one of the Metro Stars aboard.
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Between swimming, earning straight A's and countless hours of volunteering, Darcie Anderson stayed busy during her four years in college. Now freshly graduated, she's found a new way to keep herself occupied; by receiving numerous awards and recognitions. And the latest accolade is a big one.
The Orland High graduate and San Jose State swimmer has been named the 2014 Mountain West Conference Woman of the Year. The award honors achievements in academics and athletics, as well as in the community. Anderson is the first San Jose State athlete ever to receive this honor.
The honor left Anderson, a Willows native, at a loss for words. Had she still been in school, though, she might not have had time for words. A typical week meant 20 hours of swim practice, at least 18 of which is in the water. All that practice would leave her tired, but she would make time to study anyway. After all, you don't get a 3.98 GPA without putting in the work.
That's right, 3.98. Anderson never got below an A- in college. She did this while volunteering her remaining time with various organizations in the San Jose community. One of those organizations was the Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative, a program that helps disadvantaged youths stay active and lead healthy lives. Anderson coached kids through games and exercises to keep them active and motivated.
The constant work may have kept Anderson tired, but it was never something she grew tired of. It was overwhelming at times, but it made Anderson manage her time. She had to divide her day between the pool, her books and her community. As it turns out, she did it pretty well.
"She epitomizes the idea of being a student athlete," said Sage Hopkins, San Jose State's head swimming coach. "She's been an All-American swimmer, an Olympic trial participant. On the academic end, she's never had less than A's. She has really done a tremendous job of being the best person she can be every day."
Anderson has been recognized many other times this year as well. Those recognitions include a 2014 Capital One All-America At-Large second team selection as well as the Mountain West Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Now the MWC's Woman of the Year, Anderson is among 126 other female athletes to receive honors from their respective conferences across Divisions I, II and III. Eventually, the field will be brought to just one, the NCAA Woman of the Year. The awards definitely feel good, even though she wasn't banking on any of them.
"I was never out to receive these awards. I just did everything I could and tried my hardest," Anderson said. "I put my work in, and it fell into place from there."
After her collegiate career came to an end, Anderson was worried about how her lifestyle was going to change. She was going to miss all those hours of practice in the pool, joking with team members and having a good time while they all felt the same pain from a tough workout.
But she's staying busy, that's for sure. Anderson is preparing to enter into an assistant graduate program and just got a job to try and gain more experience in the health care field. She still has the same mindset as she did during her time in college, preparing and making plans for each day ahead of her. She's even been able to try some new activities, like wake surfing, without having to worry about staying in top shape.
As for swimming, Anderson may have a few new roles outside of the pool, but swimming has been a huge part of most of her life. She's not going to give that up. Rather, Anderson plans to adopt her mindset in the water to help her when she's out of it.
"It was a great experience and a part of me will always have that tie to San Jose State," Anderson said. "It's different, but I'm going to approach it with a positive attitude in my career outside of water."
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Luajean Bryan is a Secondary Mathematics teacher at Walker Valley High School in Cleveland, TN. She has served as a high school math teacher for forty years and was recognized as Bradley County Teacher of the Year in 2008 and Tennessee Teacher of the Year 2009. Luajean Bryan was selected as a member of the USA Today All-USA Teacher Team in 2006. She has served on the Governor's STEM Advisory Council since 2010, as a consultant with the International Council of Leadership in Education, Successful Practices Network, and as an adjunct faculty member of Tennessee Wesleyan College. She has presented at local, state, and national mathematics conferences with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and has articles published in NCTM's professional journal Mathematics Teacher, earning a SNAP award for NCTM with her cover story in February 2007. She co-authored the 2011 Glencoe-McGraw/Hill Pre-Calculus textbook and has received project-based learning grants from NEA, NCTM, and Toyota, among others. Luajean has a Master of Mathematics from the University of Tennessee and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Education, specializing in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment.
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I have lost 150 lbs. my worst part is my face. the wrinkles is mostly on my chin. I didn't have to have any surgery for the weight lost. I am now 63 and I hate the way my chin wrinkles are. My husband is 10 yrs older and he doesn't have the wrinkles I have. Most people think I am older. I have not gain the weigh back and it has been 8 years. I do smoke and have copd but not that bad. i can't take off work for more than two weeks please advise me. Thank you Pat
Face Wrinkles After Losing 150 Lbs
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Combination of treatments for face wrinkles
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He is still climbing the charts with his huge summer hit and by mid-month will kick off a national tour with Pitbull. Clearly this fall is going to be good to Enrique Iglesias.
It just might be the sexiest show on the road this fall (or at least the one with the most undergarments thrown on stage) and it will hit Boston by the end of this month.
Initially Enrique and Pitbull were only going to get together for 15 dates across North America. But there was so much excitement from fans about these two collaborators finally hitting the road together that they have added nine more shows to that tour.
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Then and now: Bock family
Updated 5:19 pm, Monday, March 25, 2013
Then: On July 4, 1976, the Bock family celebrated the Bicentennial by taking a professional portrait in Plattsburgh, N.Y. They are (front row, from left) Bonnie, mom Virginia and Brenda, and (back row) Sheri, George Bock II, dad George and Melanie. Note young George's powder-blue jacket.
Now-ish: In Denver 26 years later, they re-created the original, right down to George's powder-blue jacket. Yes, it's the same one, according to Sheri, who lives in San Antonio. Virginia Bock died four years ago, while George Bock recently celebrated his 98th birthday.
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Bensalem, Pa. Charming Shoppes Inc. said Wednesday it swung to a fiscal second-quarter loss as it faced a weak retail environment and hefty one-time costs.
Charming Shoppes said for the quarter ended Aug. 2 it lost $8.3 million compared with a profit of $18.3 million in the same quarter last year.
The company posted a loss from continuing operations of $3.7 million. Included in those results was an after-tax charge of $5.8 million related to the severance package for its former CEO Dorrit J. Bern, who stepped down last month after a bitter proxy fight.
Charming Shoppes also said it took a charge of $3.5 million during the quarter from consolidation and streamlining efforts.
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Can you get plastic surgery or craniofacial surgery to fix close-set eyes? thanks :)
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Fixing close set eyes is not realistic
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Writer-director Frank Darabont gets an impressive amount of horror bang for his buck with this smart, modestly budgeted chiller based on a 1980 Stephen King novella. Set largely in a besieged convenience store in Maine, the story is all about a creepy, impenetrable mist that descends on a small community after a storm - and there is some kind of giant, mutant, predatory creature lurking within it. Pretty much the whole town holes up in the store, with skin-crawling beasties of every size and shape hammering up against the plate glass.
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October 20th, 2013 01:19 AM #11
I got my first period about 3 months ago (yes, I'm 16 ) and it's completely normal for it to be irregular for the first few years or so.Catalina || 18 || College Student
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October 20th, 2013 01:57 AM #13
I remember how frustrating it was when my periods were incredibly irregular when I was younger. Just give yourself some time to get regular. If you get ready to start wanting children and it is still out of whack, there are a lot of options available. Try not to stress yetStep-Mother to three lovely children - Josiah Lewis (14), Stella Evangeline (8), and Emma Catherine (4)
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October 20th, 2013 08:25 AM #15
Gonna echo everyone else... Irregular periods after you get it for the first time is very common and totally normal. I wouldn't worry!Zoe Milena and Lucas Emmanuel
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I had the same thing when I first got my period. It is partly just your body learning to deal with your new hormones, and there can be other factors involved. I had an irregular period for years for a number of reasons: If you are a vegetarian you may not be getting enough iron, and your body might be "holding off" from having your monthly period because it can't afford to lose that extra iron - or you might have a period too early when your iron level happens to be high because your body thinks "okay, this is my chance". Taking a daily multivitamin or eating healthily will help regulate your iron if that is an issue. If you are underweight, same thing. Your body might be holding onto its resources & so you might not get a regular cycle unless you are a recommended weight for your height & frame. Stress from school or friends, or not getting enough sleep, or thyroid/hormone issues could be a factor as well.
It is normal during your teen years & even in your early twenties for your cycle to be a little wacky. I know its inconvenient not knowing when your period will strike, but it is part of your body developing. When you are ready for kids, if your cycle hasn't become more regular by then, there are lots of options for regulating it with medication or whatever. So at this point you have no need to worry. You are just a normal young woman and your body is doing what young women's bodies do.New username is @ truenature
October 27th, 2013 01:02 AM #19
I got my first period two years ago and it's still totally irregular. Don't worry at all! The only thing that is worth worrying about is carrying some pads or tampons in your purse/bag wherever you go!Jemima
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Nintendo Wii
Do you have what it takes to become the most ruthless Roman of all?
This game is based on the Horrible Histories books created by author Terry Deary and illustrator Martin Brown.
You are a young gladiator called Rassimus who is making his way through Rome.
Ore meets Terry Deary
He is looking for his freedom - which you earn through playing mini-games like reading a book, talking to people or doing certain quests.
You have to complete a quiz about the Romans and three minigames to move up a level. You also have to fight in the Coliseum.
The minigames in this game are fun. The quizzes aren't so fun though, because you have to read a book to find out all the answers so you can often end up guessing if you're not patient enough!
You also have to complete a quiz to move up to the next level.
You end up learning quite a bit about history which should help at school!
The controls are simple, although it would be easier if you could use a nunchuk on the Wii because the little control pad at the top of the remote can get quite frustrating. You can play with up to three friends which is good.
The graphics in this game aren't the best but the game play makes up for it.
The game isn't that hard. Only the quizzes are tough, and sometimes you might get lost finding your way around Rome.
If you're just a normal game player, it probably just is a hit by the skin of its teeth.
But if you're a fan of the books and the TV programme it might be right up your street.
This reviews page is now closed. Here are some of the reviews you sent in.
"I think that the games are good. But the quizzes are a bit boring because you have to read a book to find the answers. It is boring but most of them are good."
Brianna, 11, Kent, England
"I thought the game was fab. It was very interesting and so funny. I give it 10 out of 10 and a big thumbs up."
Chelsea, 11, Northern Ireland
"I love the books and the TV show so I can't wait to play it!!!!"
Matilda, 11, London, England
"I liked the part of the game where we fought in the coliseum."
Jake, 8, Hertfordshire, England
"It's brilliant they have great mini games and more information than the book!"
Jemima, 9, Devon, England
"It is really good. It is nice and horrible!!"
Nitthusha, 9, UK
"This game rocks my socks!!!"
Taylor, 10, Lancashire, England
"It is a really good game and I love that it's so horrible."
Jonny, 8, Glasgow, Scotland
"I would say this book is informative, but in a funny way that children will understand. Truly Brilliant. I would give this book a 4."
Suzanne, 14, Birmingham, England
"If you watch the programme on telly or read the book, I would recommend it - but if you're not into history I wouldn't buy it."
Ben, 12, Merseyside, England
"I think it sounds quite good, but I don't think I'd buy it because games cost quite a lot of money."
Molly, 10, Cambridgeshire, England
"I've got the 'Horrible Histories Ruthless Romans' DS game and I find the game really fun to play."
Tracy, 12, Liverpool, England
"I love this game!"
Katherine, 10, Kent, England
"It's really fun because you get to be a Roman in the game, but it's quite hard."
Ella, 10, Scottish Borders, Scotland
"Awesome, great, fantastic!! It's fun and you learn a lot too. I've got it on the DS but my friend has it on the Wii and she says that it's just as good!"
Abbie, 10, Rhondda, Wales
"This game is pretty cool... I like it, it's awesome!"
Becki, 11, Swindon, England
"I really want the game. I love Horrible Histories!"
Niall, 9, Dublin, Ireland
"It's quite funny and you can get a lot of knowledge out of it.
Jude, 9, London England
"I'm a big gamer and I don't like the Wii much but it sounds good and looks good."
Benji, 11, Northumberland, England
"I really like Horrible Histories but I'll have to get a Wii first!"
Pallav, 9, Sheffield, England
"It's a very bad game, I hate it!"
Samantha, 9, Glasgow, Scotland
"I love it!"
Sasha, 9, Middlesex, England
"I think it's a great way to play and learn at the same time and it is adventurous. You should try it and get stuck in. IT'S GREATASTIC!"
Safiya, 10, Manchester, England
"I thought it looked stupid, but when my Mum gave it to me and I started playing it, I saw it was BRILL!!"
Rachel, 12, County Tyrone, N. Ireland
"I think this game was a pretty hard game and not what I expected it to be."
Emily, 9, Mere, England
"I have not got this yet but it sounds great and I will keep my eyes peeled for it!"
Charlotte, 10, Devon, England
"It's great because you learn history, but it's fun."
Katie, 8, Leeds, England
"I think this will be a good information source for someone researching about the Romans and an exciting experience of a game."
Jessica, 10, Glasgow, Scotland
"I think that this game is very interesting and funny. You also get to learn a bit about the Romans and I definitely think that this game deserves a 10/10!"
Samantha, 10, Leicestershire, England
"I think that they should put it on Nintendo DS."
Shannon, 8, Blackpool, England
"I think this game teaches self-defence for the Real World. It's quite good."
Ella, 8, East Sussex, England
"It's a great educational game. I have met Terry Deary... He's a great guy and he's very friendly. I would give the game 10/10, but I would give Terry Deary a 100000000/10!"
Amelia, 10, Tyne and Wear, England
"I love horrible histories. Rotten Romans is the best."
Ellie, 9, West Yorkshire, England
"I am Horrible Histories' biggest fan. I have all the books, I love the TV show and I have two of the DVD's. I can't wait to get the game!"
Alex, 9, Barnsley, England
"I haven't played this game yet but it sounds cool. I love the TV programme and the books are wicked.
Lauren, 11, Bristol, England
"I love Horrible Histories. I think there should be more episodes."
Amelia, 9, Slough, England
"It's the best. It's so cool, I just love it!"
Faisa, 11, Middlesex, England
"It's not good at all. It's just annoying. Some parts are OK I guess, but others, no way. I wish I never got it. It wasted my pocket money!"
George, 14, Newcastle, England
"It is such a funny game, I love it and my whole family play it. It is good that it has come out and it would be nice if more of these games come out so I can get it."
Tim, 10 Colchester, England
"I really liked the series of books and the TV show on CBBC, so if it is as good as them then it will be AWESOME!"
Zack, 12, Barnsley, England
"I really enjoyed Horrible Histories. It was very fun and exciting and would play it again!
Peri, 12, Isle Of Wight, UK
"Like always, Horrible Histories killed us! 10 out of 10!
Ella, 11, Cardiff, Wales
"I think it looks really good and educational for children and possibly adults!"
Imogen, 10, Essex, England
"It's really funny and challenging. As for the quizzes - some of the questions are hard! Learning could soon become more fun because of this game!"
Nivetha, 11, Essex, England
"Good pictures, just like the programme. Easy to use and age suitable."
Jodie, 9, Manchester, England
"I think this game is great. I have it on the Nintendo DS. The differences in the games are quite difficult to spot, but it is good."
Charlotte, 11, Solihull, England
"Awesome, awesome, awesome! I've played it like 100 times! The funny thing is that I've played it 100 times... but I've died 1000 times!
Bayley, 12, Norwich, England
"It sounds like a really cool game that I'm definitely going to ask my mum to buy me."
Sophie, 8, Leeds, England
"I love Horrible Histories, so I think the game will be really good fun and make the series more interactive!"
Holly, 12, Essex, England
"Horrible Histories is so cool! I love how they have made it kid-friendly!"
Natasha, 11, Hull, England
"I think it's good, it's funny and fab! I like it a lot!!"
Daisy, 7, Newport, Wales
"It's really funny. It's like the best Roman game and TV programme in the world!"
Liam, 9, Northamptonshire, England
"Wow, it's cool. Maybe I'd give it a six out of 10."
Sue, 11, Dublin, Ireland
"Amazing game. The best one I have ever played on and I wish they would make more!"
Megan, 12, Wiltshire, England
"It is a good game but it can get a bit boring. PS I love Newsround!!"
Maisy, 9, Crewe, England
"It is brilliant."
Orlagh, 10, Lancashire, England
"I'm looking forward for the game to come out."
Eimear, 8, Northamptonshire, England
"I got it for my birthday present, and it's my favourite birthday present ever!"
Perisa, 12, Cambridge, England
"My friend has this game and when I go round we play it to see who is smarter - I even beat her dad!"
Francesca, 10, Middlesex, England
"Horrible Histories is so funny and I'm glad they have made it into a game. Things like the funny facts and how they make a lot the events kid friendly is so cool because then you actually want to watch it! As a game, I give it two thumbs up!"
Sadia, 11, Coventry, England
"This game is really good but it is a bit boyish."
Natasha, 8, London, England
"Ruthless Romans is my favourite game and I like the Rotten Roman book very much."
Abdul, 11, Nottingham, England
"I have not played the game but the plot of the game looks good. I like the idea of the quiz and the way that it is educational."
George, 9, Shropshire, England
"It's fun but I prefer Mario Kart."
Sam, 10, London, England
"When I played on my own the game was good, but when I played with my brother the game was great. So much fun to shoot rats and find keys together. Make sure you play with two or more!!!! Get it, it is great!"
Jon, 11, Sutton, England


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Research Scientist Bridget Scanlon presented
"Defining the Need for Augmented
Recharge-Techniques for Quantifying Recharge"
on April 30, 2003, to participants at the Artificial
Recharge in California-Technical and Policy Challenges Workshop
in San Jose, California. The workshop, presented by the Groundwater
Resources Association of California, is a joint venture
of the U.S. Geological Survey
and the California Department of Water
Resources. [PowerPoint
Presentation] 04/29/03
The Bureau's Exploration
Geophysics Laboratory (EGL) industrial associate program
held its annual review for members of the consortium on Tuesday,
April 29. The agenda included presentations by EGL researchers
Bob Hardage, Paul Murray,
and Sergey Fomel. For more information about
the EGL, visit its Website.
On April 25, 2003, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of
the Geology Foundation and celebrate
the completion of the expanded geology building, The
University of Texas John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School
of Geosciences presented a special symposium:
"Priorities in the Geosciences."
This event marked the Dedication of the John A. and Katherine
G. Jackson Geological Sciences Building. The symposium took
place in the Don R. Boyd Auditorium located in the new building.
here for more information including a list of speakers.
The Advisory Committee to the Bureau
of Economic Geology held their semiannual meeting at
Bureau headquarters on Thursday, April 24, 2003. They were
treated to a day of presentations by Bureau researchers, including
Bob Hardage and David Jennette.
Attending members included Russell Slayback,
Chairman; Thomas Barrow, L. Decker
Dawson, James Farnsworth, William
Gipson, and Mark Leonard. [Other
pictures] 04/25/03
Director Scott Tinker
chaired a National Research Council
open session workshop titled "U.S.
Natural Gas Supply and Demand Projections" in
Washington D.C. on April 21, 2003. The workshop, sponsored
by DOE Fossil, U.S.
Mineral Management Service, and the U.S.
Geological Survey, was attended by 80 representatives
from a broad spectrum of Federal agencies, congressional staff,
and the private sector. An NRC report will be published in
August. 04/24/03
UT Professor and Bureau scientist Dr. Gus K. Eifler
Jr., passed away April 18, 2003, in Austin, Texas.
He was born in Taylor, Texas, on February 14, 1908. Gus worked
at the Bureau from 1972 to 1973, and contributed extensively
to the Geologic Atlas of Texas.
Bureau has added two new researchers to the staff at the Houston
Research Center (HRC); geologists Beverly DeJarnett
(left) and Laura Zahm (right). Bev and Laura
will curate, develop programs, and provide geological services
and support to clients at the Houston facility. 04/15/03
On April 12, 2003, Bureau researchers
Charlie Kerans,
Jerry Lucia, and Bob Loucks led
a fieldtrip for 55 attendees of the one-day GCSSEPM/South
Texas Geological Society conference. The destination
of the fieldtrip was the Red Bluff Creek area to examine Lower
Glen Rose rudist reef complexes and associated facies. The
guidebook for this fieldtrip is titled "Cretaceous
Buildups and Paleokarst Systems, Lake Medina Area, South Texas."
Tom Fett of Medina Lake organized the trip and Tom and his
wife Kris hosted a lunch at their house where the group photo
was taken. [Conference
abstracts]. 04/14/03
Several Bureau researchers presented papers at the 2003 South
Texas Geological Society/GCSSEPM Research Conference
in San Antonio, Texas on April 11, 2003. L. Frank
Brown, Jr., Robert Loucks, and Ramón
Treviño are coauthors of "Revisiting
Mature Fields with Modern Technology and Geologic Concepts:
Examples from the Frio of South Texas." [Abstract].
Robert Loucks and Charlie Kerans are coauthors
of "Description of a Lower Cretaceous
Glen Rose 'Patch Reef' in the Prime Operating Company #1-84
La Paloma Well from the Chittim West Field, Maverick County,
Texas." [Abstract].
Charlie Kerans and Robert Loucks are coauthors of "Evolution
of Late Aptian/Albian Carbonate Platforms of the Northwest
Gulf of Mexico." [Abstract].
A CD-ROM with conference presentations can be purchased through
the office of Publication Sales. Click
here for details. 04/07/03
Bureau stratigraphers Dave Jennette and
Jerry Bellian took a group of deepwater explorationists
from Kerr-McGee on a field trip
to the coastal exposures of southern California April 1016
. The group examined lithofacies and architecture of channelized
slope reservoirs from the Capistrano and Ardath/Scripps Formations.
This excursion was the first clastics fieldtrip that combined
the BEG's lidar technology with conventional field trip experiences.
David Allen of the UT Department of Chemical
Engineering, and Center for
Energy and Environmental Resources was the speaker
at the week's Technical Seminar on April 11. The title of
his presentation was "The Texas
Air Quality Study: State of the Science of air quality in
Texas and implications for air quality policy."
Geological Society Luncheon MeetingMonday, April
7, 2003, 12:00 at the County Line on the Lake (RM 2222 East
of Loop 360). AGS tried a change in format on a trial basis.
In order to get everyone's attention, the meal cost $5 for
all-you-can-eat Bar-B-Que. Call Randy Williams
at 630-7472. 04/04/03
Associate Mark Holtz was in Dallas to present
a paper at the 2003 SPE Hydrocarbon
Economics and Evaluation Symposium which took place
April 69, 2003. The title of Mark's presentation was
"Integrated Prospect Portfolio
Management for 3-D Seismic Volumes Combining Geologic, Engineering,
and Economic Risk." [Abstract]
from the Austin Geological Society:
"Time, Land, and Barton CreekAn
Excursion to Shield Ranch, Travis and Hays Counties, Texas,"
an AGS Field Trip Guidebook (AGS GB022) prepared by C.
M. Woodruff and Edward W. Collins
and others, is now available from the Bureau. [Details]
Order] 04/14/03
The Austin Geological Society's Spring
Field Trip was Saturday, April 5, 2003. The destination
was Shield Ranch southwest of Austin. Click
here for more information and pictures. 03/20/03
Ambrose was the Bureau's weekly seminar speaker on
Friday, April 4, 2003. The title of his presentation was "Definition
of the Geological Framework of the Neogene in the Southern
Laguna Madre-Tuxpan Continental Shelf of Eastern Mexico."
Research Scientist Bob Hardage was the monthly
lunch speaker for the Houston chapter of the Society
of Petroleum Evaluation Engineers (SPEE) on Wednesday,
April 2, 2003. The title of his presentation was "Vertical
Profiling and Multicomponent ImagingTwo Important Seismic
Technologies in Reservoir Management." [Abstract]
Researcher Jerome Bellian, a.k.a. Jerry,
is featured on the cover of the April 2003 edition of the
AAPG Explorer as a lead-in the
Explorer's main article titled "Lasers
Taking 3-D to Next Level." The article, written
by Explorer Correspondent Diane Freeman,
is built around a presentation by Bureau Director Scott
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Mountain Association of Geologists and the Denver
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Technology L. P. (Vecta) and its subcontractor, the
Bureau's Exploration Geophysics Laboratory
(EGL), were recently awarded two grants by the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) to investigate applications
of elastic-wavefield seismic technology and shear wave imaging.
Vecta is a long- time research partner and sponsor of the
EGL. For more information and project descriptions, visit
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The horrifying event that went down yesterday morning in Connecticut was accidentally blamed on Ryan Lanza for a period of time. Turns out, the suspected shooter is actually Adam Lanza, Ryan's younger brother. Oops. Unfortunately, a Facebook profile for one Ryan Lanza was widely circulated when he was still considered the shooter, and he just so happened to like the video game Mass Effect. You can probably see where this is going. Folks seeking a scapegoat flooded the game's Facebook page, blaming it for the shooting.
According to Kotaku, the comments ranged from referring to Mass Effect as "evil" to demands for the game to be banned:
"There is a connection between violent games and senseless violence in real life," wrote Facebook user Becky. Another user, Melanie, said, "Ban this game and the people who created such sickness." And Catherine even wrote, "I am sure none of these precious children had this game on their Santa list... God help protect us from all the evil our society promotes."
Part of this is obviously just people trying to make sense of a senseless tragedy, and is to be expected. On the other hand, it's pretty obvious to anyone even remotely familiar with the game that Mass Effect had absolutely nothing to do with what went down in Connecticut. In fact, the third game in the franchise even features a mission where the protagonist actually saves a bunch of kids from the space equivalent of a school shooting. So, yeah.
As of now, it appears that BioWare has altered the page to no longer showcase these posts
*sigh* Also, I feel super bad for the kid who got blamed first. I mean, have the entire world thing you're a child murdering psychopath, only to find out it was your brother?


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I am new to Ardunio and havent coded in 10 years, not really sure what I am doing and require some assistance.
What I am trying to do is to have a program read a text file from an SD card, one line at a time, store that line as a variable. Then compare the text ( a time ) to a DS1307 RTC. When the time matches, read the next line of the text file which is a mp3 filename. Then play that file, and read the next line which is another time etc etc.
I am using the SD.h library, and can read a file and output to serial (I dont actually need serial in the end, just using it for debugging). I can't find a resourse that shows how I can read just one line at a time and store it as a variable. (filtered internet at work)
I'm sure I'll need more help later but this will help for now.
P.S I haven't actually made the text file yet so I can modify how the program will work to a more efficient workflow. I'm open to ideas.
Thanks in advance.
EDIT: Well I have solved this one... Decided to look at characters rather than lines, since my data set (text) will all be constant sizes.
char file_contents[16];
int index=0;
int data_size=16;
index=file.read(file_contents, data_size);
Now I just have to figure out how to use the index properly to start the next capture of characters after the previous set.


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Lily Aldridge isn't the only model making her mark on the fashion world. Though she and fellow Victoria's Secret Angel Alessandra Ambrósio are best known for wearing very little clothing, both of them are street style pros, and now both of them have designed casual collections for staple California brands.
Ambrósio's collection, Ále by Alessandra, reflects the supermodel's Brazilian/bohemian style mix, with lots of soft fabrics and flowy shapes. It also draws on the model's time in L.A. with fun prints, ab-baring styles and plunging necklines. And of course, since she spends much of her day in swimwear, you'll see plenty of stylish cover-ups and beachy, breezy styles, which will incorporate tie-dye, laser-cut details, feathers and silk.
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"I cannot think of a better place to launch the apparel for my brand," Ambrósio said in a statement of the L.A. style mega store Planet Blue, where she'll be exclusively selling her new "designed and curated" line in stores and online. "The authentic bohemian beach vibe is the perfect backdrop for my very first collection."
Above, see two of the looks from the upcoming collection, which will range from $60 to $260 and launch on March 17. Tell us: Which style most appeals to you? Would you shop the model's designs?
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A $30 senior citizen discount on trash and recycling services is available to Upper Macungie Township residents who are 65 or older, on or before Dec. 31, 2013, to qualify for the 2014 discount, according to the township's website.
Applicants are asked to visit the Municipal Building, 8330 Schantz Road, Breinigsville, to apply, the website said. Proof of age and residents is required in order to receive the discount.
For more information, call the township offices at 610-395-4892 or visit the Upper Macungie website.


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George R. Sliter
Biography courteously provided by Joyce Riedinger, Delaware County Coordinator.
GEORGE R. SLITER, the Postmaster, and one of the leading merchants of Halcottsville, was born in Margaretville, Delaware County, November 20, 1847. His parents were Nicholas and Susan (Tremper) Sliter His father was born in Delaware County, and was educated in the district school at Margarettville. When a young man, Nicholas Sliter worked on his father's farm, and afterward learned the shoe-making trade, at which he worked the greater part of his life. In politics he was a Republican, and in religion a Methodist. He married Susan, daughter of Benjamin and Sally (Yeap!es) Tremper, and died at the age of sixty-three, leaving a widow and seven children, thus briefly named: John married Dolly Kettle, lives at Margarettville, and has five children. George R. is the subject of this sketch. Edward is a farmer, and lives in Arena. Sarah died at twelve years of age. Sherman married Miss Beards!ey, and lives at Andes. Ida, wife of M. Wood, lives at Downsvi!le. Alfred married Jane Kettle, lives in Arena, and has two children. Mrs. Sliter is still living, is sixty-seven years old, and enjoys fair health for a woman of her age. She makes her home in Arena, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
George R., the second son, received his education in Greene County, and after leaving school, at about the age of twenty one, worked at farming for some time. He afterward worked two years at shoemaking in Arena, and then came to Halcottsville, where he has since continued to reside. He married Bema Henderson, a daughter of James and Hannah (Sprague) Henderson. Mr. Henderson was born in Jedburgh, Scotland, December 25, 1805, and at an early age came to America. In January, 1894 Mr. Sliter opened a general grange store at Halcottsville. He is constantly increasing his stock, and the enterprise is proving to be a decided success. The shoe business, also, continues to occupy some of his attention. He recently bought a house here, which he has remodelled, and upon the lot adjoining he has built a barn and other buildings.
In politics Mr. Sliter is a Democrat, and works hard for the success of his party. His appointment as Postmaster he received in March, 1894. He holds broad views on matters of religion, and is not a member of any church. Straightforward and diligent in business, he has won well-deserved success.
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SOMEHOW, when it comes to the army's political transgressions and holding its leadership accountable for its sins against the nation, the arguments against doing so are quickly and furiously proffered. Somehow, it is never the right time, there is always something more important to be attended to first or there is encouragement to let bygones be bygones. But beyond the self-serving claims, there is a very real need for a reckoning with the past. Now, the country may finally be inching towards the ultimate reckoning: putting a military dictator on trial for his crimes against the Constitution and the people of Pakistan. Unsurprisingly, there are more questions than answers at the moment. How much pressure will the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry put on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's government to see the judges' tormentor — former army chief Pervez Musharraf — put on trial? How will the present army leadership respond to the trial of a former army chief with the selection of the next army chief on the horizon? Beyond his self-proclaimed desire to move on and strengthen democracy, does Mr Sharif still harbour a grudge that will be hard to suppress now that the opportunity to have Mr Musharraf punished has presented itself?
If there is one thing that is clear, however, it is the time frame that should be under consideration when revisiting the Musharraf era: the November 2007 emergency was not the original sin; in fact, it was only possible because of what is actually the original sin — October 1999. And in that original episode were involved a whole range of actors, both in its planning and execution and its judicial validation soon thereafter. For then-Gen Musharraf to have been able to circumvent the Constitution and install himself as Pakistan's ruler, the cooperation of many other individuals was required — a fact that is key to both understanding the basis of military rule and shutting down the route to future extra-constitutional adventures. By going beyond just Mr Musharraf and also seeking to hold other key players to account, the process will necessarily transcend the sense of vendetta or revenge and shift the focus to democracy strengthening.
That necessarily raises the question of why there has been no clarity about whether the events of 1999 are in fact part of the proceedings that Prime Minister Sharif has now said his government will support. In some quarters, the argument has been made that the events of 1999 were given parliamentary cover by the parliament elected in 2002 and so that is a closed chapter, even if the last parliament retrospectively undid that approval. But then the 2007 emergency has perhaps the most authoritative judgement of the Supreme Court itself that laid bare all the relevant episodes of that fact, and a trial of Mr Musharraf is unlikely to yield anything ground-breaking in terms of facts or evidence. Then again, if it's simply a case of bringing to justice the individual held responsible for November 2007, there is another Supreme Court judgement regarding the 1990 election which also requests the government to proceed against those the court has found involved in stealing an election — and that happens to include the present prime minister, Mr Sharif. It appears, then, that everyone is proceeding with caution, fearful of the skeletons in their own closets and worried what a trial of a dictator with nothing to lose may unleash.
Still, complexity and uncertain outcomes and reactions ought not to be reason enough to ultimately baulk at holding individuals accountable for their crimes against the Constitution and, by extension, against the people of Pakistan. In truth, the most difficult tasks are also the most important, but buried within that reason is also the explanation for why they must be attempted. In five years since Mr Musharraf's exit, the transition to democracy has passed major and historic milestones. There is no reason to flinch from examining the past anymore.


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Non-teachers will also benefit greatly from such learning techniques to improve their personal practice and obtain a deeper understanding of the science of prana and meditation.
This programme meets the requirements for Yoga Alliance 30-hour Continuing Education Training (CET). Open to any who want to learn more about Pranayama and Meditation. Participants are required to be in good health, open-minded, committed to learning, and have a regular Yoga Asana practice prior to attending.
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Doing sprints in Trello
Trello does not have built-in support for Scrum process. However you can use its core features to represent Scrum artifacts like product and sprint backlogs, time estimates, and time-boxed sprints.
The screenshot below shows an example Scrum board in Trello.
The columns in this board from left-to-right are:
Sprint backlog
In the beginning of the sprint, all the cards scheduled for the sprint are in the sprint backlog list. During the sprint cards are moved from left to right, and if everything goes as planned, all the cards are in the Done column when the sprint ends.
There must be least one column to represent the work in progress. Depending on your workflow, there can be multiple in progress columns such as In Review or Waiting for deployment. Before starting a sprint, you should have mapped all your in progress states using the workflow mapping tool.
There must be at least one column to represent completed work. Depending on your workflow, there may be multiple completed columns such as Done or Closed. Your Done list(s) should be empty before starting a new sprint.
Starting a new sprint
Make sure that the Sprint burndown slide is enabled in the dashboard settings in the setup menu by going to Settings ► Dashboard.
To start a new sprint, go to chart settings and enter the sprint details:
- Sprint name - will be shown as the sprint name in the burndown chart
- Sprint backlog - can be any list on your Trello board, including those that you haven't mapped in the workflow mapping
- Done list - can be any list on your Trello board, including those that you haven't mapped in the workflow mapping
- Sprint start date - first day of the sprint
- Sprint end date - last day of the sprint
- Burn unit - burn unit can be either task count or estimate
Start the sprint by clicking Start sprint.
That's it! Once you start completing your tasks, you'll get a nice sprint burndown chart to share with your team.
In order for the sprint burndown chart to work properly
- The sprint done list must be empty when the sprint is started
- Completed tasks must stay on the sprint done list until the sprint is stopped
- If you want to track story points instead of task count, you can assign estimates to tasks.
Completing a sprint
A sprint is completed by clicking the Stop sprint button
Archive the cards in the "Done" list before starting a new sprint but do not archive the list itself!
If you'd rather keep your cards for the later referral, you can also move cards from the "Done" list to another list e.g. "Done week xx" that you can then keep on the board.


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Today's post is from Denny Cherry, who will be presenting Storage and Virtualization for the DBA - you can find more about his session here: http://sqlpass.eventpoint.com/topic/details/DBA491P.
Is there an audience that would benefit especially from this session?
All DBAs that work in companies where they don't make the storage decisions.
After having attended your seminar, what are two or three things that an attendee will be able to take back to the office and put to use right away?
What background should attendees ideally have to be fully prepared for your seminar?
A general understanding of storage would be nice, but none is required.
What experience are you, as a speaker, bringing to this session?
I've been a product storage administrator for 5 years at three different companies and I can talk intelligently about various different storage solutions.
You can register for the 2010 PASS Summit here: http://www.sqlpass.org/summit/na2010/Registration.aspx
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Within easy reach of the museum (5-10 mins drive) Warm & Friendly welcome - nothing was too much trouble.
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Every member of staff we dealt with was customer focused and most helpful
The food was excellent quality - not cheap but worth it "for a treat"
The breakfast service and food was again an excellent standard - ours was included in the room rate - I would not have paid £12.50 per person though. A wonderful place to stay for anyone travelling in the area. If we are ever up in that part of the UK again we would not hesitate to stay again. After a great day at the museum a fitting end to make the trip completely satisfying.
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What is the Seminar?
Each year the American Needlepoint Guild holds its Seminar and Exhibit. The site for this festive event changes from year to year, moving from one area of the United States to another. Members from throughout the United States, Canada, and other countries, gather to join in the wonderful educational opportunities, fellowship, shopping, and fun.
The 2013 Seminar will be held in Anaheim, California, August 23-30. The Seminar Brochure, containing detailed information and registration material, will be mailed to all ANG members along with the March 2013 issue of Needle Pointers.
Participants will mingle with old friends and make new friends who love needlepoint, taking classes, attending the Exhibit and shopping in the Bookstore and ANG Shop. In addition to eight full days of wonderful classes, the Seminar includes a Welcome Banquet, an Awards Banquet, Silent and Live Auctions, the Needlework Expo!, tours, and "Teaching Excellence" on the opening day. Other activities include the First-Timers' Reception, Chapter Presidents' and Officers' Meeting, Membership Forum, Life Patron Luncheon, and Teachers' Showcase.
Even if you are not registered for classes at Seminar, there are wonderful opportunities available that are free and open to the public. The Exhibit displays fabulous needlepoint. Submissions are expected from all over the needlepoint world. As always, the ANG Shop and Bookstore are favorite spots to visit and are also open to the public. The ANG Shop carries an array of fine supplies for needlework and accessories, while the Bookstore carries a full line of new and pre-owned books on a whole range of techniques and topics associated with needlework.
Can't come in 2013? We hope to see you at a future seminar. Meet us in Chicago, Illinois, August 22-29, 2014!
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Anyone following the cricketing affairs of the subcontinent over the past decade or so will agree that the cricket boards have got their priorities horribly wrong. Irrespective of the fact that one of them is a World Cup champion, another one has played two successive World Cup finals and the third one has qualified for the semi-final each time the World Twenty20 has been played, it is clear that cricketing politics rather than a genuine concern for the health of the game has been the guiding force.
The latest episode in this regard is the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)'s refusal to grant no objection certificate (NOC) to its players that would allow them to participate in the 2nd edition of the Bangladesh Premiere League (BPL). Regardless of PCB's official stance that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has not followed the protocol, it is obvious that the actual reason behind PCB's action is the BCB's refusal to give a solid commitment to the PCB regarding their cricket team's tour to Pakistan. In fact, this specific issue has assumed such importance that the relations between the two cricket boards — which have been extremely cordial since the 1980s — are turning sour.
It must be remembered that the PCB played an important role in enabling Bangladesh to gain the coveted Test status. Similarly, the PCB supported the candidacy of Bangladesh's Mustafa Kamal for the post of International Cricket Council (ICC) vice-presidency. Just last year, the PCB released its top players for participation in the BPL's first edition. Keeping this background in mind, the PCB perhaps feels that the BCB has a duty to oblige the PCB at this time and that it has every right to react if the BCB does not do so.
The current situation is a confirmation that decisions based on reasons other than cricket can bring consequences that can have negative repercussions. It is no secret that the support that came from the cricket boards of the subcontinent for Bangladesh getting Test status was not based on their cricketing credentials, as is evident from their progress over the course of this period; rather, it was motivated by the fact that the so-called 'Asian bloc' will have an extra vote at the ICC. The fact that this extra vote has not yet been utilised to bring about any constructive development is a different matter altogether.
Similarly, the decision to side with Mustafa Kamal in his efforts to become the vice president of the ICC again cannot be justified in cricketing terms. Despite having remained president of the BCB, there wasn't any significant progress witnessed as far as the self-proclaimed Tigers' results at the international level are concerned. It is clear that the cricket administrators of the subcontinent wanted their 'own' man at the helm rather than the 'most suitable' candidate.
It is fair to say that the much publicised 'Asian bloc' has as yet not done anything worthwhile to enhance the overall health of the game. The PCB — in its own capacity — has miserably failed to play a constructive part.
Following India's refusal to tour Pakistan after the Mumbai attacks, the PCB convinced the Sri Lankan team to come and play in Pakistan in 2009. Similar to what the PCB is doing at present in the case of Bangladesh, the Sri Lankans were also reminded about how Pakistan helped them when the Australians and the West Indians had refused to tour the war torn island nation during World Cup 1996; however, what transpired during that 2009 Sri Lankan tour is something that will be noted in the annals of Pakistan cricket as the saddest episode that has ever happened. The Sri Lankan team was attacked by gunmen and they were lucky to escape only with bullet wounds. This was despite the assurances of state-level security that were promised to them by the PCB.
With such a bloody history and a tale of false promises, how can the PCB expect any cricket board — let alone the BCB — to trust them? Even if the BCB decides to oblige them, will it be fair to the Bangladeshi cricketers to force them to come to a country where there are genuine security threats? Can they be expected to give their hundred per cent in such an uncertain situation? Also, the cricket tour to any country is not just about playing cricket.
It is also about stepping out of the five-star hotels, getting away from the gun toting security personnel, witnessing the culture and interacting with local people. It is understandable that the people of Pakistan desperately want international cricket to return to Pakistan and the PCB chief sees it as an opportunity to win their hearts; however, being in a position of responsibility, he will have to practice a bit of restraint.
Law and order situation of the country has surely not improved in comparison to 2009 and hence pressurising foreign teams to tour Pakistan at this time is not doing anything to enhance PCB's credibility.
The general elections are just around the corner and therefore a wiser approach would be to wait for the situation to settle down and then devise a sensible course of action.
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