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I have always firmly believed, along with Pieter Geyl, that the historian is tasked with the protection of the collective memories of society's past—all of them. But the historian of one-hundred years from now will have a difficult task ahead of them. In the field I will soon enter, the study of the ancient past is one where the information is lacking. However the historian of 2110 will have a whole new problem. The field of twenty-first century history will be overburdened with information.
Not all of this information will be useful, but this is only part of a situation that is steadily beginning to show itself. In our world today, convergence culture is the mainstream and any social historian of the future will need to take into account the degree in which society changes and adapts and how technology will have adapted with it. That we have commodified, in a very real sense, the information we exchange and the manner in which we exchange it, has also changed forever the face of history as an entity which exists as something external from society. It can no longer be ignored: history, as an entity of the past—once thought to be something near dead—is no longer this stagnant thing but one which weaves itself in and out, over and under, along with, and in some ways ahead, of society.
The blog has replaced the water cooler, the cell phone has altered how we interact with entertainment and each other, and we, as individuals, have continued to push the technologies into smaller, more convenient packages, with more features and more interactive capabilities than ever before. As we change with technology, we are participating in the continued process of forcing technology to change with us. It's a vicious circle that cannot be slowed, cannot be stemmed but only accepted. How does this effect history and the field in the future?
For years now, the benefit of blogs in academia has been under debate. On the one hand, there is a strong distrust of blogs as a source of information; blogs are generally free from peer review in the same way a journal would not be, they permit comments (most do, anyway) so the community (lay and academic alike) can participate in a discussion about the material, and they are difficult to source or cite, as the material can be edited, changed, or removed completely. After all what might be next? Some of the more fearful academics dread the day when an SBL or JSOT treatment cites a twitter reference or a text message.
On the other hand, blogs can be quite comprehensive, if not on the same level of some journal articles. The same sort of media is used (a word document can just as easily be pasted into a blog as it can be sent to a copy-editor). Additionally, some argue, the blog is the fastest way to get a new idea out to the community of experts and nonexperts alike. Since popular media channels like the History Channel or Discovery have already started to popularize history for the lay audience, often spreading misinformation or false information displacing (at least for the layman) credible historical investigations on the subject. It might be useful, some say, to use the internet and popular media to correct the damage done by many of these shows which have turned history into a series of dramatic cuts and edits.
How we teach history has changed as well. Classes have moved from stuffy rooms into our own homes, with online courses, online lectures, podcasts, and even Youtube videos. Professors now can make video logs on certain class assignments, give lectures using online video tools, create apps which provide the student with incredible access to the information on a scale never before seen. In the future, how will history be taught? Will convergence culture force it to become more interactive in order to keep up with a society which seems hell-bent on moving faster, more efficiently, on a coffee break, during commercials?
Indeed, the very definition of history seems to be changing. History is no longer the study of the past; it has become much more than that. As a result of the so-called information age, it is much harder to not participate in world, human events. When Vesuvius erupted in 79 CE, the area affected by the disaster was grand, but hardly experienced in mainland Spain and it is very unlikely that the native peoples living in the Americas had any clue about it. Today, however, when a volcano erupts, the event causes the whole world to pause. Flights are delayed, business meetings are canceled. When an earthquake or a tsunami tear a country apart, the whole world feels interconnected–economically, socially–to the point where even some of the poorest nations seek to give assistance in whatever way they can.
The social historian who might study the Jewish communities in ancient Egypt, for example, is faced with some similar questions when compared to those who might today study the current immigration issues taking place in our own United States; but the convergence culture in which we live has complicated these questions to a large degree. What happens, for example, when an illegal immigrant does the right thing, calls 911 to save someone, but faces deportation as a result? What about the thousands of Hispanics living in this country who work hard and strive to live better lives, who obey our laws, even learn the English language, but are afraid to be denied citizenship? The media has played into these questions and the speed with which information is made readily available to society via the internet makes it difficult for the average citizen to come up with any definitive answer. For the historian looking at these issues in the future, the decisions we make now—ultimately influenced by convergence—will be that much more blurred.
Why more blurred? The digital generation in which we live has allowed us, individually and culturally to transcend geographical boundaries, replacing ideas of nationalism and even family ties with much more general concepts of what it means to connect with people on a deep level. Online message boards or internet gaming communities have eroded the concept of local friendships, allowing close relationships–even romantic ones–to develop without either party ever meeting in person; in some instances, relationships can be kept simply through texting. Suddenly it isn't about whether someone is "American," for a growing generation of youths, it is more about which internet community you belong to and can relate with. Technology is even altering the synchronic language system, forever changing the diachronic system for the future. The concepts that plague the older generations of Americans are becoming less and less important to us. After all, what is the big deal if Latinos are crossing the borders when you can span oceans with the touch of a button? Technology is making, and will continue to make, old prejudices obsolete. Of course, as a result, new ones are developing.
What do you think? How is history, its portrayal, its influence, changing in light of convergence culture? How have those of us within the community changed with it?
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I'm what you call an intrepid Shin Megami Tensei player. Although I've been playing JRPGs my whole life, the MegaTen series for the most part has eluded me -- you could call it my white whale.
So over the past five years, I've set out to increase my knowledge of the franchise bit by bit under the tutelage of Atlus sage Dale North. My latest conquest is Soul Hackers -- a remake of a game from 1997 that never made it outside of Japan.
I'm really glad I got into Megami Tensei.
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers (3DS)
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Atlus
Released: April 16, 2013
Soul Hackers deals with two major themes that are usually present in SMT titles: technology, and the occult -- but with a decidedly larger focus on the former. Through its cyberpunk veneer, the game weaves its tale through a young group of hackers who call themselves "The Spookies", who range from 17-25 years old. You'll trek through the highly advanced Amami City and even visit the new virtual frontier -- the digital city Paradigm X -- to discover the dark side of Amami, its inhabitants, and an ancient, powerful evil.
There's just one major problem that happens very early into the game: your best friend Hitomi, and fellow Spookie member sorta kinda gets possessed by a demon named Nemissa -- the wild and sexual polar opposite of the reserved, shy Hitomi. You'll also embark upon a number of "vision quests" of sorts that involve a mysterious being named Redman, who takes the shape of a wolf. Yep, this game gets kind of out there sometimes, and it's all the better for it.
While the narrative is interesting, it can dip into familiar fare, especially if you're playing it for the first time 16 years later, since the allure of Amami City fades a bit when you realize you have a supercomputer in your pocket. What really makes Soul Hackers shine are the timeless characters and their interactions. Even Hitomi and Nemissa alone will be enough to carry the game, as their clashing personalities both grow over the course of the game in an endearing way. Likewise, the rest of The Spookies are just as entertaining to hang out with.
Presentation wise Soul Hackers really makes an effort to differentiate itself from other games. The soundtrack isn't one of the best in the genre, but it suits the mood of the game perfectly and I have no complaints. The cast is fully voice acted, and well acted at that, as not one actor in particular does a bad job. Soul Hackers has also aged very well visually (although it clearly does look like an old game), and the 3D effect adds a nice depth to the menus and hacking sequences.
You'll get to and fro using a reductive map, that features your character as a pawn/arrow of sorts. It's crude, but it's effective and it makes getting to new areas incredibly easy. The core of the game however will take place by way of first-person exploration -- dungeon crawler style, like some of the prior Megami Tensei games or the western Wizardry franchise.
The draw distance could stand to be enhanced for the first-person sequences, but the addition of a dual screen allows for the helpful display of the automap on the bottom screen so you should never get lost.
To compliment the old school dungeon crawling atmosphere, combat is decidedly old as well, taking place entirely within menus. You'll be choosing from all the typical options, like physical combat, magic, and items, as well as issuing direct battle tactics to all party members or letting the AI do the work. Your party will consist of the player character (PC) and Hitomi/Nemissa, with four demons taking up the other battle slots.
Speaking of demons, since the occult theme is paramount here, you're going to be dealing with more than just Nemissa. In addition to encountering demons in most of your battles throughout the game, you can also train them, fuse them, collect them as party members, and even converse with them in battle.
My first taste of the latter mechanic happened when I unassumingly choose the "Talk" option before attacking an enemy, to which he replied, "Dude! Fighting demons is so lame. I should join you instead" -- at which point I got a brand new, free party member.
After he joined my party, I chatted it up with another demon of the same type, only to have him join me after responding "dude, you know my best friend? Awesome!" Another demon talked to me about listening to music on CDs, then tried to hit me up for money, only to call me "cheap" after fishing out $100. I had a lot of fun just talking to the demonic cast in general, not even counting my overall enjoyment with combat.
While you will eventually reach your limit with these conversations, they add a goofy element to the game that I really enjoyed. Initially, pretty much every conversation you have is based on a number of variables, and the fact that it kept me guessing as to how these demons would respond really adds to the game as a whole.
But it's not all fun and games, as the demon system is pretty damn intricate and will take a bit of time to master. For instance, the lunar cycle affects special powers for some demons, forcing you to always be aware of the time of day. Every single demon also varies in terms of personalities and affiliations (lawful, neutral, chaos), which change in-combat behavior.
Demons can refuse your orders (like Pokemon if you don't have the correct badge), leave you, or cause general mayhem. Dumb demons will often forget what they're doing, and the more savvy demons will only stay with you because they're forced to, vehemently denying their loyalty if you use moves that they hate or aren't accustomed to.
Demon use costs a resource called Magnetite, which you can trade for at a special marketplace, which further complicates things. They also can't gain levels, so you will want to fuse them or replace them as you progress throughout the game. It keeps things fresh and interesting, and brings home the idea that you aren't supposed to get attached to demons.
Having said that though, Soul Hackers is one of the most accessible MegaTen games I've played. There's a lot of depth here, but if you have a background in RPGs in general, you should be fine. Plus, you could always use your COMP to not only hack the automap function, but change the difficulty of the game and have your demons ignore affiliations if you're finding yourself dying more than you'd like (you can make it more difficult as well). You can also utilize it to save anywhere if you want to circumvent one of the older aspects of the game.
Now, it does have some antiquated mechanics that will grind on people who aren't used to them. For one, you cannot save anywhere through normal gameplay, which can be a major issue if you're going on a 30 minute dungeon run only to be on the receiving end of an errant critical hit, die, and get a complete game over screen -- no continues allowed.
On that note, if your main party member dies, it's lights out and back to the title screen. It doesn't bother me personally as I tend to save quite a bit and the game accommodates for three file slots, but losing a ton of progress can be an issue when save points are few and far between in some areas.
So what's new with the 3DS version exactly? Well there's 30 extra demons -- some of which are alternate versions of ones found in the original, alongside of brand new ones. The 3DS also has improved load times, a new opening, and the ability to repurchase old demons you've fused before, to aid the collection process. There's also new content featuring two incarnations of Devil Summoner star Raidou Kuzunoha, which will no doubt please hardcore fans (although I don't want to ruin it here).
Street Pass functionality is featured, allowing you to earn Play Coins to exchange for currency to buy and summon demons (mostly the demons new to the 3DS version), as well as interact with, and evolve the adorable Nemechi, who has his own menu option. Keep in mind that Play Coins you spend will be wasted if you don't save the game afterwards (or die in the process).
Soul Hackers is not a full-on remake, and more of a re-release. But you know what? Considering how well the game holds up even today, that's ok. Soul Hackers may have a number of antiquated principles and mechanics, but none of them are unprecedented or that difficult to deal with. So long as you're willing to put up with a bit of age, you'll be diving into one of the most accessible and enjoyable Shin Megami Tensei games in the series.
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers reviewed by Chris Carter
Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.
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Aug. 3, 2014 (WEEK 21, MLS Game #201)
7 p.m. PT (TWCD; TWCS-TX)
Chivas USA and FC Dallas meet for the third time this season when the Western Conference foes clash in a crucial match Sunday evening at StubHub Center. Chivas USA have lost back-to-back games coming off a club-record equaling four-game winning streak, last a 3-0 loss at the Colorado Rapids that left them seven points behind the final playoff position. FC Dallas have gone six games now without a loss following their 2-2 draw at Vancouver last weekend, sitting in a tie for third in the division.
REFEREE: Ricardo Salazar. AR1 (bench): Mike Kampmeinert; AR2 (opposite): Apolinar Mariscal; 4th: Kevin Stott
MLS Career: 190 games; FC/gm: 26.8; Y/gm: 3.4; R: 56; pens: 68
SUSPENDED: none
SUSPENDED NEXT YELLOW CARD: CHV: Bobby Burling, Marky Delgado … DAL: Fabian Castillo
SUSPENDED AFTER TWO YELLOW CARDS: CHV: Tony Lochhead, Mauro Rosales, Donny Toia, Erick Torres, Nathan Sturgis … DAL: Matt Hedges, Michel, Blas Perez, Je-Vaughn Watson, Victor Ulloa
DISABLED LIST: CHV: Thomas McNamara … DAL: Hendry Thomas (season-ending injury)
INTERNATIONAL ABSENCES: none
ALL-TIME (27 meetings): Chivas USA 6 wins, 30 goals … FC Dallas 12 wins, 37 goals … Ties 9
AT CHIVAS USA (12 meetings): Chivas USA 4 wins, 18 goals … FC Dallas 6 wins, 20 goals … Ties 2
3/22: DAL 3, CHV 1 (Castillo 71; Watson 78; Michel 86 – Torres 81)
5/17: DAL 1, CHV 1 (Castillo 83 – Delgado 60)
- The teams are meeting for the third time this season, with FC Dallas winning once, a 3-1 victory on March 22 at Toyota Stadium behind goals from Fabian Castillo, Je-Vaughn Watson and Michel. A late goal from Fabian Castillo answered a Marky Delgado strike to pull FCD back into a 1-1 draw, May 17 in Frisco.
- Chivas USA haven't won in Frisco since 2009, when they defeated FC Dallas 2-0. Since then, FCD is 3-0-4 at home vs. Chivas. The 3-1 Chivas USA win in Carson last season was their first vs. FC Dallas at home since the 2009 season.
- Coaches record: Oscar Pareja vs. CHV: P8 W5 L0 T3 … Wilmer Cabrera vs. DAL: P2 W0 L1 T1
- Chivas USA took the lead in the 60th minute. Martin Rivero switched the ball to Mauro Rosales on the right flank, and he sent a sharp cross to midfielder Marco Delgado, who finished it past FCD goalkeeper Raul Fernandez for his first career goal, a day after his 19th birthday.
- But FC Dallas pulled even in the 83rd minute. Fabian Castillo slipped between defenders to get into the goal area and got onto the end of a cross from Jair Benitez, redirecting it past Dan Kennedy for the equalizer.
- FC DALLAS (4-2-3-1): Raul Fernandez - Zach Loyd, Stephen Keel, Matt Hedges, Michel (David Texeira 69) - Adam Moffat (Andres Escobar 64), Victor Ulloa - Je-Vaughn Watson, Fabian Castillo, Jair Benitez - Blas Perez (Tesho Akindele 85).
- CHIVAS USA (4-2-3-1): Dan Kennedy - Eric Avila, Bobby Burling, Carlos Bocanegra, Donny Toia - Oswaldo Minda, Martin Rivero - Mauro Rosales (Eriq Zavaleta 87), Marky Delgado, Leandro Barrera (Carlos Alvarez 62) - Erick Torres (Ryan Finley 79)
Chivas USA suffered their second consecutive loss, falling 3-0 to the Colorado Rapids on Friday evening at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Chivas USA sit in ninth place in the Western Conference with 23 points from 20 games.
- The Rapids took the lead in the 16th minute. After Vicente Sanchez's initial shot was blocked, Nick LaBrocca took the rebound from just outside the area and curled a left-footed effort off the post and to the back of the net.
- Ten minutes later, the Rapids doubled their lead. A perfectly-placed corner from Dillon Powers went straight to Drew Moor, who made no mistake with his open header, blasting it straight into the back of the net.
- The home side completed the scoring in the 75th minute when Gabriel Torres cut back inside and beat Chivas 'keeper Dan Kennedy with a left-footed curling blast from the left corner of the area.
- Chivas USA head coach Wilmer Cabrera made five changes to the team that fell 3-1 to D.C. United at RFK Stadium. Akira Kaji and Andrew Jean-Baptiste came into the back four, Nathan Sturgis and Eric Avila came into the midfield and Leandro Barrera started up top, replacing Carlos Bocanegra, Tony Lochhead, Mauro Rosales, Oswaldo Minda and Marvin Chavez.
- CHIVAS USA (4-4-2): Dan Kennedy - Akira Kaji, Eriq Zavaleta, Andrew Jean-Baptiste, Donny Toia - Marky Delgado (Matthew Dunn 80), Agustin Pelletieri, Nathan Sturgis, Eric Avila (Ryan Finley 64) - Leandro Barrera, Erick Torres.
- Chivas USA have followed up a four-game winning streak – matching the longest in club history – with back-to-back losses, following the loss at Colorado.
- "I'm disappointed about some players' mentality, especially some guys that had a chance to play, they have the possibility to step up on the field. The first thing that you do in these types of games is be well prepared with the right tools," said Chivas USA head coach Wilmer Cabrera. "Some players went on the field with cleats that are not good for this weather and these conditions. They were slipping over there, and obviously they cost a goal. With that, they don't pay attention, and they don't learn that this is a professional game and they have to have a professional mentality. That's why we get exposed."
- Erick Torres saw his six-game goal-scoring streak come to an end, one game shy of the MLS record of seven consecutive games with a goal, achieved three times previously by Raul Diaz Arce (1997), Wolde Harris (2000) and Carlos Ruiz (2006).
- "We didn't have good control of the ball," Cabrera said. "And then when we had control and we had possibilities to attack, the last pass or cross wasn't clear."
- Andrew Jean-Baptiste made his first league start since April 19, coming into central defense, while Akira Kaji made his first MLS and Chivas USA start, at right back.
- "These opportunities are few for some young guys that want to play," Cabrera said. "We had some injured guys -- Carlos was injured, Bobby [Burling] is still injured and Marvin [Chavez] had a little problem. Some guys are tired because they've been carrying a heavy load and we needed some young guys to step up, some fresh legs to step up."
- Said center back Eriq Zavaleta: "We were a bit too spread out and weren't organized maybe as well as we should have been. You can make excuses about altitude, travel and things like that all you want, but we didn't play well enough. We made mistakes that we've made continually throughout the year. They are things we need to fix if we want to make a playoff push."
- Jean-Baptiste started ahead of Carlos Bocanegra, who missed the game through concussion. Bobby Burling missed a third consecutive match following a knee injury.
- Nathan Sturgis made his first Chivas USA, playing a central midfield role. He had made four consecutive substitute appearances after being acquired in a trade with the Colorado Rapids.
- "I think we struggled a little bit defensively to get good pressure on them, and I think that translated in us not being able to keep the ball as much as we wanted to. The two things are connected. If you're not organized, and not playing well defensively, then it makes it tough to keep it. If you're not keeping it, it's tough to defend. I think that both sides of the ball, we were just not very sharp," said Sturgis. "We weren't able to settle the game down and get ahold of the ball, and play a little bit on their end. I think we resorted to lumping it forward, and it wasn't working too well."
- Leandro Barrera made his first start since July 5, partnering Erick Torres in attack, coming into the team after two consecutive substitute appearances.
FC DALLASa
FC Dallas extended their undefeated run to six games, reaching a 2-2 draw with Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Sunday afternoon at BC Place. FC Dallas sit in a tie for third place in the Western Conference with 30 points from 21 games.
- Whitecaps FC took the lead after just 11 minutes. Darren Mattocks opened the scoring when he ran onto an inch-perfect through ball from Gershon Koffie and drilled it home from just outside the area.
- FC Dallas pulled even in the 29th minute when Zach Loyd's header beat Vancouver goalkeeper David Ousted but crashed off the crossbar before falling to Blas Perez, who put the rebound high into the net from just four yards out.
- FC Dallas went up 2-1 with six minutes remaining in the first half. Carlyle Mitchell jumped for a long ball into the box with his arm raised and made clear contact, and referee Kevin Stott pointed to the spot. Michel then duly converted the penalty kick.
- But Whitecaps FC canceled out that goal with a penalty of their own in the 53rd minute. Moises Hernandez was adjudged to have handled the ball right near the edge of the box, and Pedro Morales converted the penalty to leave the game knotted up.
- FCD head coach Oscar Pareja made two changes to the team that defeated the New England Revolution 2-0 at Toyota Stadium. Walker Zimmerman and Michel came into the team, in place of Je-Vaughn Watson and Andres Escobar.
- FC DALLAS (5-3-2): Raul Fernandez - Zach Loyd, Matt Hedges (Mauro Diaz 46), Stephen Keel, Walker Zimmerman, Moises Hernandez - Victor Ulloa, Michel, Adam Moffat - Tesho Akindele (Ryan Hollingshead 90), Blas Perez (Peter Luccin 84).
- FC Dallas extended their undefeated streak to six games (3-0-3) with the 2-2 draw with Vancouver. FCD last lost in a league game in a 2-1 home defeat by San Jose on May 31.
- "We came up here to find three points and at the end, with the options that we had, we couldn't walk away with three points," said FCD head coach Oscar Pareja. "It was a great job for our players, great sacrifice with certain difficulties we had prior to the game, and within the game, we brought Matt [Hedges] out at the half because of injury. That hurt us too, because it was a good half. But, it was a good match ñ we played against a good team."
- Pareja ran out his team with five nominal defenders. He started a trio of center backs with Matt Hedges, Stephen Keel and Walker Zimmerman, with Zach Loyd and Moises Hernandez playing as wingbacks. FCD had used the scheme on June 29 against Columbus in MLS play, and against the Carolina RailHawks of the NASL in the U.S. Open Cup.
- "We decided to go with that formation knowing that we will have options with Blas [Perez] and Tesho [Akindele], and we wanted to be solid in the middle," Pareja said. "I thought we clogged when we wanted, we made it difficult for them."
- FCD was missing Fabian Castillo, who was serving the final match of a four-game suspension, while Je-Vaughn Watson was unavailable, and Andres Escobar suffered an injury in the week leading to the match.
- "I think that our outside backs, Moises and Zach have a lot of space and they have open range to go back and forth, which just opens space for them out wide," said midfielder Victor Ulloa.
- The scheme did have to change when Hedges was forced off at halftime after suffering concussion-like symptoms. "He is doing much better," Pareja said. "I think he will be on track very soon. I think we will have him available on Sunday [at Chivas USA]."
- Michel scored his sixth goal of the season, his fourth from the penalty spot. All six of Michel's goals have come from dead-ball situations – four from penalties, and two directly from free kicks.
- Blas Perez scored his sixth goal of the season, his first since June 11.
- "It was a tough game. We leave with a point, which is the good thing about it. It's an important game for us; we're going to play them two more times, so it was important that we get off on the right foot, and I think we did that," said Ulloa.


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This schoolhouse really rocks! There's a lot of learning to be done when a new baby comes along, and when the mama-to-be is a teacher, her worlds really can collide. When Whitney Smith's friend, who happens to be an elementary school teacher, announced her pregnancy, the party hostess couldn't think of a more appropriate theme for the mama-to-be's upcoming shower. Using parts of the school day to tie the party back to the central theme, the shower featured chalkboard signage, lunch served on cafeteria-style trays, story time (including advice from the guest-of-honor's students), composition books to be used as scrapbooks, show and tell (gift opening), after-school snack (dessert), and lunch sacks stuffed with treats as favors. Check out the pictures and plan your own school day-inspired baby shower!
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It's that time again — time to update the default subreddits! For those of you who don't know, this is the set of subreddits logged-out users and new users see as their front page before they customize their subscriptions. It's been quite a while since we've made major changes to that list of subreddits (though we recently added /r/news to fill a gap that was missing), and we figured that it was high time to shake things up a bit on the front page. This is just the first small step in a much longer process for updating the front page, so we hope you all enjoy the new content!
The new list we've come up with was based off of a few key factors: traffic to the subreddits, rate of subscriber increase, average number of users online, and number of submissions/comments being posted. We've tried our best to make sure that the new additions are fairly "general," and a few of the new additions are also there to help cover some areas that have never had a home on the front page. With these updates, we hope there will be an appropriate default for many of the most popular topics.
Without further ado, here's the new list, excluding the official defaults of /r/announcements and /r/blog (new additions in bold):
- /r/adviceanimals
- /r/AskReddit
- /r/aww
- /r/bestof
- /r/books
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- /r/explainlikeimfive
- /r/funny
- /r/gaming
- /r/gifs
- /r/IAmA
- /r/movies
- /r/music
- /r/news
- /r/pics
- /r/science
- /r/technology
- /r/television
- /r/todayilearned
- /r/videos
- /r/worldnews
- /r/wtf
We know many of you will wonder what happened to /r/politics and /r/atheism and why they were removed from the default set. We could give you a canned corporate answer or a diplomatic answer that is carefully crafted for the situation. But since this is reddit, we're going to try things a bit differently and give you the real answer: they just weren't up to snuff. Now, don't get us wrong, there still ARE good parts about them. Overall, they just haven't continued to grow and evolve like the other subreddits we've decided to add.
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Jaagup is an endearing character which is undoubtedly due to his shy, gentle and sensitive nature, but especially because he has a big, soft heart. He is nonetheless difficult to work out thanks to the influences of the karmic 1 and 11/2. These two schemas are effectively antagonistic. The former brings him to affirm himself, to shine and influence people, and achieve autonomy; while the latter engenders dependence upon others, submission and cooperation... He is therefore likely to have some difficulty balancing these tendencies and affirming his personality. While he is generally a timid sort, he is also capable of going through phases where he susceptible to anger or aggression if his strong emotions get the better of him, or as a result of his hypersensitivity. In fact, Jaagup can sometimes be a little vain - he needs to shine, be admired and influence others; ideally he would like to be in charge, however this isn´t always possible, and if it is, he could be quite awkward or pretentious. It is nonetheless true that if he lives at the high level of the vibrations of his master number 11, he will think big and be full of ideas and plans that are more or less difficult to accomplish, which will confer him a considerable ascendency over others. If life and circumstances prevent this, he will instead seek a certain security; in both the material and emotional areas of his life, more dependent on his environment than he would like to be. Three letters with a value of 3 in a first name composed of six letters endow him with a shrewd, analytical and inquisitive mind, intelligent and reasonable, admittedly sometimes critical but certainly full of good humour. Furthermore, he is highly strung, impatient, over-emotional and cyclothymic... A motivated type, he chases his dreams with courage, tenacity and dogged determination. He is sensitive and his ego is rather well developed, so he tends to accord too much importance to his image, which in turn often affects his decision making process. As a child, growing up isn´t always easy, and it is possible that he experiences problems with one of his parents (karmic 1 and 2) which could be distressing for this sensitive soul. He should definitely cultivate his natural gift for languages. It is also important to encourage him to be autonomous and active because left to his own devices, he tends to be quite lazy. Lastly, since he is rather timid and impressionable, his imagination is inclined to play tricks on him, making him prone to nightmares and afraid of the dark... this is a little boy who will ask for much reassurance.
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Jaagup craves financial security. He likes money and the power it represents which, as he sees it, is synonymous with virility. He is therefore not indifferent to external signs of wealth and prosperity. In love, he is quite ambivalent and often very emotionally dependent on his partner from whom he demands support and affection, but at the same time he is rather fond of his status of « undisputed master ». He has some difficulty trouble manifesting his feelings which can sometimes make him appear a little cold, when in fact he is a tender and sensitive soul who is easily shaken by emotional disappointment.
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Jaagup is ambitious and aspires to an essentially lucrative career. He will be tempted by occupations in connection with money (treasurer, accounting, finance, business, banking...), the liberal professions, anything involving advice and contact with others, commerce or occupations that allow him to make the most of his creative streak.
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Thanks to the numerology, we propose you daily a horoscope personalized for your first name. Love, money , Shape: discover what waits for you for today. In Bonus every day find your daily lucky figure .. Horoscope of the first names
Love :Couples: Harmony will once again reign between the two of you. Singles: Make the most of your own company, you are unlikely to meet "the one" today.
Money :Today is a perfect day to clarify your financial objectives.
Health:You're lacking in calcium and vitamin D Jaagup . Get enough sunshine and eat plenty of brocolli to keep your bones healthy!
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Talented Dwyer in running for rotation spot
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Left-hander Chris Dwyer is flying under the radar among the pitchers being considered for the Royals' fifth starting job, but he's a viable candidate.
"They've got a lot of good left-handers and in general the staff is very good, so I'll just go out there and do my best and control what you can control, work hard and let everything fall into place," he said.
Dwyer had a 10-11 record and a 3.55 ERA, sixth best in the Pacific Coast League, for Triple-A Omaha.
"I thought I threw well, and obviously going to the playoffs and winning the whole thing was special for us," Dwyer said. "And getting called up at the very end was a dream come true."
Dwyer, 25, caught everyone's attention in the Triple-A National Championship game by taking a perfect game into the seventh inning. He didn't get it, but got the victory as the Storm Chasers beat the Durham Bulls, 2-1.
After that, Kansas City called, and he pitched in two games with three scoreless innings of relief.
"Real good breaking stuff, real good changeup," manager Ned Yost said. "He did a nice job when he came to the big leagues last year."
Dwyer throws a fastball in the 88-92-mph range, but his dropping curveball is his primary weapon.
"The curveball, that's the two-strike pitch and the out pitch that I have. When it comes to get somebody out, I use that curveball -- not that I wouldn't use other pitches, but that's my best pitch," he said.
Dwyer will follow James Shields to the mound in the Royals' second Cactus League game against the Rangers.
"He made great strides as a pitcher last year, especially in the second half, and pitched some of the biggest games in that championship for Omaha," Yost said. "He's always had real good stuff and he continues to polish his command."


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ABINIT: First-Time User Guide
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This first-time user guide provides an introduction to using ABINIT on nanoHUB. We include a very brief summary of Density Functional Theory along with a tour of the Rappture interface. We discuss the default simulation (what happens if you don't change any inputs, and just hit "simulate") as well as the limitations of the tool. We conclude by providing several references for further study.
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[1] X. Gonze, J.-M. Beuken, R. Caracas, F. Detraux, M. Fuchs, G.-M. Rignanese, L. Sindic, M. Verstraete, G. Zerah, F. Jollet, M. Torrent, A. Roy, M. Mikami, Ph. Ghosez, J.-Y. Raty, D.C. Allan, "First-principles computation of material properties : the ABINIT software project", Computational Materials Science 25, 478-492 (2002).
[2] X. Gonze, G.-M. Rignanese, M. Verstraete, J.-M. Beuken, Y. Pouillon, R. Caracas, F. Jollet, M. Torrent, G. Zerah, M. Mikami, Ph. Ghosez, M. Veithen, J.-Y. Raty, V. Olevano, F. Bruneval, L. Reining, R. Godby, G. Onida, D.R. Hamann, and D.C. Allan, "A brief introduction to the ABINIT software package", Zeit. Kristallogr. 220, 558-562 (2005).
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Canada assists Ghana to improve land administration
OTTAWA, Canada, February 1, 2013/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- Agricultural production and access to nutritious food in developing countries will be improved by creating clearer, more predictable forms of land ownership in rural areas, and modernizing land services. The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of International Cooperation, during his visit to Accra, as part of a recent trade mission to Ghana.
"Canada will support Ghana in the administration and management of natural resources, with a particular focus on issues around land ownership," said Minister Fast. "This will help Ghana improve food security and contribute to the country's overall economic growth and development."
"This announcement is further proof of how deepening our relationship with Ghana is a win-win for both our countries," added Minister Fast. "Canadian investment can help anchor and expand Ghana's reforms, which in turn will create jobs, economic growth and long-term prosperity for people in both countries. Our government and Canadian businesses will continue to play a significant role in contributing to Africa's continued growth and economic development."
With Canada's support, the regions of Northern Ghana will be addressing deficiencies in the legislation and the administration of land use, to increase economic possibilities and access to appropriate and nutritious food for the people of Ghana. Through this project, Canada will be assisting Ghana to improve business centres for land services, as well as develop new surveys and means of mapping land. This investment will also provide technical support and training for Ghanaian officials working on land administration, and support the development of a human resources plan, as part of the technical support and training programs for the Lands Commission and other land services agencies. The World Bank will implement this project between now and 2017.
The announced project is part of Canada's assistance to Ghana, through CIDA.


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Lafayette fire crews Tuesday night contained and were working to extinguish a fire that fully engulfed a chicken coop on a property at 9780 Isabelle Road, officials say.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the property, just east of the intersection of 95th Street and Isabelle Road, shortly after 9:30 p.m.
According to Sgt. Mike Linden, of the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, the coop housed 70 chickens and was heated by a gas heater that is being eyed as the potential cause of the fire, though an investigation into the incident was still ongoing Tuesday night.
Investigators do not suspect foul play.
The building, which Linden described as very old, was totally lost to the fire. Some of the chickens survived, he said.
A nearby power pole also was touched by flames but was not severely damaged, Linden said.
Xcel Energy crews responded to the scene to assess the damage, he said.
As of 10:30 p.m., crews remained on the scene mopping up what was left of the fire, Linden said.


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The Ganymede Portal
The Ganymede Portal on the largest moon of Jupiter is the most important location in our Solar System. It is the strongest energetic pathway in our Solar system which leads to the Galactic Central Sun. Sirius is a midway station between the Galactic Center and the Ganymede Portal, stepping down the vibrational frequency of the … Read more


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My husband and I recently began attending an Orthodox Presbyterian Church and are still learning about the doctrines. Our son and his household attend a Protestant Reformed Church. We have discussed different doctrines with them. One of them is the well-meant offer of salvation. Do you know if there is a difference in the beliefs on this issue between the OPC and PRC? We have seen literature to suggest there is, but we aren't sure if the literature is the official stand of the OPC or simply the opinion of some.
Your perceptions regarding the issue of "the free offer of the gospel" are correct. In general, the OPC and the Protestant Reformed Church (PRC) differ dramatically on this point. And to be honest, the PRC differs from almost every other Reformed church on this point, many of whom would consider the PRC to have hyper-Calvinistic symptoms in this area.
The disagreement has been a long-standing one between us. It started way back in the 1920's, when the Christian Reformed Church (CRC) debated both this issue and the issue of "common grace." Those in what is now the PRC thought they saw liberalizing tendencies in the CRC, which certainly were indeed clearly manifested some 70 years later in the 1990's to the extent that the North American Presbyterian and Reformed Council (NAPARC, a conservative and Reformed inter-church relations organization) voted at its 1999 Meeting to suspend the membership of the CRC in NAPARC,
Those in the PRC, however, tend to see all things in the Scripture through the prism of the doctrines of salvation, and especially "election." They consider those of us who demur from this to be in error. Along these lines, I believe that the PRC's doctrine of creation is consequently deficient. In other words, if salvation is magnified to excess and creation is de-emphasized correspondingly, serious errors will result, even in one's doctrine of salvation!
I believe hat the PRC tends toward theological "pietism" because of this, failing to see God's delight in "the world" of his creation. Hence their errors in regard to "common grace." In their view, "the world" becomes eclipsed by God's eternal decree of election. On the other hand, if a word-study of the word "world" is done in the New Testament, one can see that God's redemption has a focus on the world, and not simply the elect. The two are complimentary and not in opposition. Some see I John 2:2 arguing for the coordination of these two great themes, and not their opposition, but there are many passages of Scripture that speak of the redemption of God's created world (Rom. 8:19-22; Col. 1:16-20; and Rev. 4:11 with Rev. 5:9-10.)
If election is the focus of the Word, then they may be right. But I think election is just one of the significant themes (plural) that God brings us in the Scriptures, and that to promote election to undue prominence skews God's revealed (biblical) intentions.
"The Free Offer of the Gospel" (as John Murray and Ned Stonehouse proposed in their report to General assembly on this topic, also available as a booklet from Great Commmisson Publications) argues that while the Lord teaches us about election, He also proclaims a conditional gospel to all men: If you believe in me, then you will be saved!
The teaching of John 3:16 summarizes this proposal. Its purpose is not to teach about man's power to believe (as the Arminian believes) but rather the conditional offer that "Whosoever believes...will not perish, but have everlasting life!"
Our position would argue that, since we are not omniscient (as is God), all we can do is take God's word seriously in what He says. Ours is not to reconcile his teachings in such a ways that "the free Offer" is destroyed by His self-revelation of His Sovereignty (i.e., doctrine of election). If there be some tensions between these two, we believe it our responsibility to humbly submit to it, not eviscerate one for the other.
I hope this helps. It is an area of deep theology, and is not easily penetrated! The PRC has written a seemingly endless series of articles on this subject; but the vast majority of the Reformed churches are not convinced. And, to this point in time, the PRC has not been persuaded by this reaction. The two groups have decided to march separately.
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The questions come from individuals like yourself. If you have questions about biblical and theological matters, you are invited to send them by e-mail by using the "Pose a Question" link on the OPC home page or by clicking here.
At least one new question is posted each week, so there should always be something new here for you to read. (For those people who would like to look at previous questions and answers, they will continue to be available as well.)
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Emilie Sommer, a Maine-based wedding photographer, recently wrote a childish and ignorant blog post that gained popularity by dissing wedding filmmakers all around. The discussion is on fire on the most popular Facebook forum for wedding filmmakers Wedding Cinema & Wedding Photography. As we all know, photography is very important for the memory of a wedding but filmmaking is very important just the same. There are good people and bad people in any business, that's as simple as it gets.
The world doesn't revolve around self-centered artists who don't seem to know how to balance social skills and mutual respect for their fellow vendors. Everyone has the right to be passionate and serious about their jobs. The most talented and successful in any business are the ones that know how to balance for a win/win outcome using basic communication. The fact that Emilie closed her comments appears very suspicious indicating the flood of people who disagree. Sometimes you have to take a step back and say "Maybe I'm the problem."
Masters In Motion Live posted a more detailed reaction of this controversial article.
Posts like this are misleading and poisonous to the entire wedding industry and all potential clients involved. We will be glad to pull this post once Emilie as realized she has mad a mistake and pulls this rubbish off her public site.


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From the garden path to the foyer, today's top landscape and home designers rely on versatile and affordable downlights to accent and add character to any indoor or outdoor space. "Downlight" refers to the direction of the beam of light, and downlights can be as simple as recessed ceiling lights added to a kitchen remodel, to delicate downcast lighting of a stone path in the garden.
Downlights are particularly appreciated by designers as a subtle way to add needed light without the use of wall-mounted lamps. Homeowners appreciate the affordability of downlights and everyone enjoys the gentle, flattering light they provide.
Downlights are the perfect lighting choice for a variety of areas, both inside and out. Concealed downlighting near stair rails adds comforting light to dark stairwells and much-needed illumination on outdoor steps. Artfully-placed downlighting is perfect for the entryway or foyer and can act as a subtle security feature on exterior and garden walls.
Downlights are the interior designer's secret for dramatic effect in the garden. Sometimes hidden in trees, downlights can add an ethereal glow to bushes and other landscaping features, making the garden feel magical after sunset. Downlighting on water is especially lovely, and downlit waterfalls, ponds and pools take on an eye-catching brilliance that adds depth and drama.
Downlighting can also be very affordable. Many LED and low-voltage downlight fixtures are low-cost options that meet homeowners' needs without breaking the bank. Available in a wide range of designs, downlighting can be simple and subtle, bold and dramatic, or delicate and whimsical. Affordable, functional and endlessly versatile, downlighting is the decorator's secret for high drama at low cost.


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JF Ptak Science Books Quick Post (Part of the series on the History of Blank, Empty and Missing Things.)
I've owned this photograph for a long time. It has been in the files for many years, waiting for something to happen to it, waiting for it to be a little understood in some slight way of identification. I've still not gotten around to it. To me, it has always seemed like a photograph of a small post out in the American Far West, 90 men in dress uniform inside their "fort", or outpost, the commander and the camp dog addressed in front and the sergeants out on the flanks. The enlisted men stand at ease.
I'm really not sure though who or where they are. The camp is very spread out, for one thing. And for the age (I reckon this to be made around 1885, perhaps a little earlier) I would've thought that boots would've been visible under trousers. And their hats/helmets--they really don't look to be made for the sun, and also seem too much of a bull's eye/target. That's on first glance--nothing about their uniform seems fitted to the place: no protection from the sun, trousers caught on low burrs and scrub, and so on. But the uniforms--and helmets--seem to be in line with the Prussian-influenced dress of the time (or at least around 1882), including the ribbon-y materials draped around the commander's neck. (I really don't know enough about U.S. Army uniforms to make a good qualified guess about who these men are.)
But the photo as art has always intrigued me, capturing the heart of a lonely place. I know, though, that having spent a little time hiking in the desert that the place is hardly empty, or blank. But it can still be lonely if you want it to be, a state which isn't dependent on any of the conditions mentioned in the title of this post--its a created space, the loneliness.
I've wondered too about who those people are, sitting together, (huddled?) at the far end of the soldiers' barracks, a speck visible over the shoulder of the sergeant (the last figure on the right in the top photo)? I suspect they must be Native Americans, or at least indigenous people. They've faded into history too with the rest of the people in the photograph, a chance at a piece of tangible memory missed because, well, no one made any notes (that survived, at least) about the image.
The photograph looks hot and cold to me at the same time...
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Sprechen Sie business? Why M&A is a global language
I was interviewed earlier this week by a journalist from a Swiss newspaper about BCMS' operation in Switzerland, based near Lausanne. Not unreasonably, he asked me why I thought the BCMS model works in his country when it was developed and refined in the UK, initially for UK clients.
It's a good question. How does a process that works for a marketing agency in the Thames Valley translate to an educational publisher in Poland, or a robotic machine manufacturer in Amsterdam? (And it does: they have all sold through BCMS.)
The answer is simple: business is global, and the motives for selling and acquiring are universal.
Whether you're in Kowloon, Charleston, Cape Town or Cheltenham, you want the best for your business, and its future. You want the best future commercial prospects, the best outcomes for the staff and customers, and of course, the best outcomes for you – personally and financially.
Concerns for business owners are the same the world over. How do I leave a business I have spent years building? How do I grow the business from here? Who will take over? What are my options? How much is my business worth?
Yes, businesses are different, and business cultures are different. But the BCMS approach – identifying a wide pool of potential acquirers, creating a competitive environment, and delivering a range of choices for clients – applies wherever you are.
Acquirers' motives are universal, too. Typically they are seeking specialist, niche business that can add value to their current offerings, extend their geographical reach, and bring cross-selling opportunities to their customers.
North American companies have been active acquirers in 2015. But our net goes wider. The last month alone saw a South African packaging firm sell to a Pakistan-based acquirer, a UK textiles company sell to a Thailand-based group, and a Spanish company acquire a UK firm.
I was delighted we were able to tell our journalist friend that upcoming completions in Switzerland will see Swiss firms sell to companies in the UK, US and Czech Republic.
M&A is a global language, and I'd like to think we're pretty fluent.


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As the voice of the industry, BILD works to secure positive policy changes on issues that impact the building and development industry.
We facilitate information sharing and discussions between the industry and governments at all levels, and we help shape legislation and policy so that it is effective and fair for the industry and new home buyers. Our goal is to be thought leaders and to provide solution-oriented recommendations to political decision-makers.
BILD has long been regarded as the go-to resource for government officials on housing, land development and renovation issues.
Members from across the GTA and Simcoe County participate in regionally-based Chapters and other committees and councils to build relationships with key decision-makers, engage in productive dialogue with government officials, and to influence policy.
The Association regularly educates and equips members and our political partners with up-to-date data and facts on the industry and its immense contribution to the local, provincial and national economies.


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Bond Allocation ― Louisiana Public Facilities Authority
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Tax Reform Act of 1986 and Act 51 of the 1986 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, Executive Order No. KBB 2005-12 was issued to establish:
(1) a method for allocating bonds subject to private activity bond volume limits, including the method of allocating bonds subject to the private activity bond volume limits for the calendar year of 2005 (hereafter "the 2005 Ceiling");
(2) the procedure for obtaining an allocation of bonds under the 2005 Ceiling; and
(3) a system of central record keeping for such allocations; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Public Facilities Authority has requested an allocation from the 2005 Ceiling to be used to finance the acquisition, construction, installation, and equipping of solid waste disposal facilities, recycling facilities, resource recovery facilities or industrial sewage and wastewater treatment facilities, in connection with the Motiva Enterprises Refinery in Convent, Louisiana and/or the nearby Marathon Ashland Refinery, and the Company's pipeline system, located in the parish of St. James, state of Louisiana, in accordance with the provisions of Section 146 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended;
NOW THEREFORE, I, KATHLEEN BABINEAUX BLANCO, Governor of the state of Louisiana, by virtue of the authority vested by the Constitution and the laws of the state of Louisiana, do hereby order and direct as follows:
SECTION 1: The bond issue, as described in this Section, shall be and is hereby granted an allocation from the 2005 Ceiling in the amount shown:
Amount of Allocation
Name of Issuer
Name of Project
Louisiana Public
Air Products
SECTION 2: The allocation granted herein shall be used only for the bond issue described in Section 1 and for the general purpose set forth in the "Application for Allocation of a Portion of the State of Louisiana Private Activity Bond Ceiling" submitted in connection with the bond issue described in Section 1.
SECTION 3: The allocation granted herein shall be valid and in full force and effect through December 31, 2005, provided that such bonds are delivered to the initial purchasers thereof on or before December 29, 2005.
SECTION 4: All references in this Order to the singular shall include the plural, and all plural references shall include the singular.
SECTION 5 : The undersigned certifies, under penalty of perjury, that the allocation granted herein was not made in consideration of any bribe, gift, or gratuity, or any direct or indirect contribution to any political campaign. The undersigned also certifies that the granted allocation meets the requirements of Section 146 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
SECTION 6: This Order is effective upon signature and shall remain in effect until amended, modified, terminated, or rescinded by the governor, or terminated by operation of law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand officially and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of Louisiana, at the Capitol, in the city of Baton Rouge, on this 19th day of December, 2005.
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
Al Ater
Secretary of State


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iDefense Security Advisory 02.24.09 http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/ Feb 24, 2009
Adobe Flash Player is a very popular web browser plugin. It is available for multiple web browsers and platforms, including Windows, Linux and MacOS. Flash Player enables web browsers to display rich multimedia content, such as online videos, and is often a requirement for popular websites.
For more information, see the vendor's site found at the following link.
Remote exploitation of a invalid object reference vulnerability in Adobe Systems Inc.'s Flash Player could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the current user.
During the processing of a Shockwave Flash file, a particular object can be created, along with multiple references that point to the object. The object can be destroyed and its associated references removed. However a reference can incorrectly remain pointing to the object. The invalid object resides in uninitialized memory, which the attacker may control to gain arbitrary execution control.
Exploitation of this vulnerability results in the execution of arbitrary code with the privileges of the user viewing the web page. To exploit this vulnerability, a targeted user must load a malicious Shockwave Flash file created by an attacker. An attacker typically accomplishes this via social engineering or injecting content into a compromised, trusted site.
Utilizing various techniques, an attacker is able to re-allocate and control the memory used by the destroyed object. This allows the attacker to subvert execution when a virtual function is called via the invalid reference.
iDefense has confirmed the existence of this vulnerability in latest version of Flash Player, version 184.108.40.206. Previous versions may also be affected.
Exploitation of this vulnerability was tested on Windows XP SP3 and Windows Vista SP1. iDefense believe that all platforms supported by Flash Player are affected by this vulnerability, including Linux and MacOS.
A Internet Explorer plugin is available to temporarily block and unblock Flash content using a single click. Only trusted sites should be unblocked when using this plugin. More information is available at http://flash.melameth.com.
A Firefox plugin is available to temporarily block and unblock Flash content using a single click. Only trusted sites should be unblocked when using this plugin. More information is available at: http://flashblock.mozdev.org.
Adobe has released a patch which addresses this issue. For more information, consult their advisory (APSB09-01) at the following URL:
The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) project has assigned the name CVE-2009-0520 to this issue. This is a candidate for inclusion in the CVE list (http://cve.mitre.org/), which standardizes names for security problems.
08/25/2008 - Initial Contact 09/22/2008 - PoC Requested 11/05/2008 - PoC Sent 11/06/2008 - Clarification requested 12/05/2008 - Clarification Sent 12/07/2008 - Additional Clarification Sent 02/19/2009 - Draft bulletin received 02/24/2009 - Coordinated Public Disclosure
This vulnerability was reported to iDefense by Javier Vicente Vallejo, http://www.vallejo.cc.
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QUEBEC CITY — A judge sentenced a woman to life in prison for stabbing a neighbour to death and showing his body to a friend on Skype.
Sonia Couture pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing Gary Wilkins in Quebec City on May 2.
Judge Serge Francoeur said Couture won't be eligible for parole for 12 years.
The court heard that Wilkins visited Couture, who lived in his building, and she beat him unconscious with a frying pan.
Already on probation and fearing he would report her to police, Couture stabbed him 17 times with two different knives.
She then contacted an acquaintance on Skype and confessed, the court heard.
"She even showed him the person's body with her camera," said prosecutor Jean-Roch Parent.
The acquaintance called police, who found a bloodied body on Couture's floor.
Two knives were in a running dishwasher and Couture had a bandage on her hand.
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Record-Breaking Thread
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hmmm - it's not moving like it should be...
Here's another for contrast. It was heaving like this the whole way out.
I can't figure out how to post .gifs
I have a BUNCH but they don't move.1 Reply
ok brandon,what you need to do is right click over the gif ok,then click copy image url i belive,then when you go to reply you see where the "select or upload image is at? click that then click on where is say's general.where it says image url,put the gif url into that spot,then click insert and it should be there.
I can't wait to see this!3 Replies
Hey Philly...
So me and a friend race each other a few times a week on Forza on the Xbox. We used to race private races because there's typically quite a few a-holes in the public rooms. We were racing public last night and there were a bunch of people in the room who were obviously friends. Two in particular were just being annoying. Smashing into people. Waiting at the back of the pack to take out the first place guy at the end of the last lap. Just really annoying stuff. Me and my friend were trying to vote them out of the room by their friends voted for them to stay so it never worked. After a while we got POed and left the room.
I log in tonight to race, and find out we were both banned from racing in Forza permanently for "misconduct". Needless to say, I'm not a happy camper. I bought my Xbox solely for Forza, and to keep in touch with friends while racing. Right now it seems like a gigantic waste of money, especially if people can go online to cause frustration and then ban innocent parties for no reason.
According to their documentation on bans, bans seem to be irrevocable. I sent them an email seeing if it can be overturned, but I'm not sure if it'll do anything.4 Replies
Needless to say, if I somehow am able to race online again, it will only be in private rooms.
Didn't want to loose all my stats / cars. Might have to though. Also have a bunch of purchased content that wouldn't transfer, because I had the essentials edition and had to purchase car packs to make up the difference. Not sure if that makes then transfer? Or the Xbox live account for that matter.
oh forgot allabout that,sold my xbox a few months ago so ive been in the dark for awhile lol.
Wonderful warm day...
$#@!%@#^@$%&^ pollen @$#% pollen everywhere !#@$%$#@!^%@
This day isn't turning out so great. There was the Forza thing last night. And it snowed over night, I forgot my cell phone home on a day I need it, and my grandmother is in the hospital. And a project I was rendering overnight at work failed, and now I have to redo it.
Neeeeeeeed coffffffffeeeeeeeeeee...


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Christian Faur - Complex visual "poems," which can redefine the way we think about the meaning of communication.
The things that inspire me to create, I find, are buried deep within the structures and systems that form the underpinning of our natural world. My studies in the natural sciences have made me aware of these hidden layers of complexity present in even the simplest objects. These invisible layers are seen most clearly through the lens of logic, which is used to decipher the underlying rules and laws that govern the physical world.
In my work, I try to mimic these elegant structures of nature by developing systems of my own with which to express my thoughts and ideas, so that the medium and the message appear as one.
I think of it like a game, with a set of axioms that are established at the outset through the limitations of the material or forms from which the work is constructed, which then dictates what can and cannot be "said" within the boundaries of the chosen medium. This material limitation can also be a strength, as there is the potential to contain thoughts and ideas in unique ways, so that the "medium" can become the "message." This intertwining of form and function can be seen most directly in my most recent work, which is comprised of crayons and shredded paper.
These systems function as a private language, that allows me to express many layers of meaning within each work that I create. I think of them as complex visual "poems," which can redefine the way we think about the meaning of communication.
In my newest body of work, I focus on the semiotic nature of color by using a color alphabet system, which I have developed. This system uses pure color to mimic the function of letters (glyphs) to hold language and forms the basic foundation for many of the experimental works that I have produced.
These works range from a "Mating Jacket," a brightly colored dinner jacket composed of dozens of colored-sentences of male oriented come-ons, pick up lines, slogans, and macho self promotions to an artist book, in which I developed a system of written glyphs to translate Wittgenstein's text "Remarks on Colour" into pure color.
This color system of writing has also informed many of my other recent works. In the Forgotten Children, a series of photorealistic grayscale portraits of young children composed of tens of thousands of individually stacked crayons-tips, the color-alphabet crayons are used to spell out hundreds of children names within each of the individual panels. The Pangram series uses holoalphabetic sentences (pangrams) in conjunction with the color-alphabet to produce a set of colorful abstract encaustic works.
Website: christianfaur.com
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Jack White Out as 'The Lone Ranger' Composer
Earlier this year it was reported that former 'White Stripes' frontman Jack White would write the score for Disney's upcoming Johnny Depp action-adventure film 'The Lone Ranger' and this was quite exciting news. But now, after writing some music for the film, comes word from Disney that White has left the production and will be replaced as the film's composer.
After rumors earlier this week that White had left 'The Lone Ranger,' Disney released a statement this weekend that explained the situation.
Oscar winner Hans Zimmer, the musical mastermind behind Disney's and Jerry Bruckheimer Films' Pirates of the Caribbean, has signed on to compose the score for The Lone Ranger. Jack White, who had originally been contemplated to score and has contributed several pieces of music to the production, was logistically unavailable due to scheduling conflicts that arose when the film's release moved to July of 2013.
White had signed on to the film when the release date was December 21 (which oddly enough would have the film hitting theaters this Friday) but, according to Disney, the release date shift made him unavailable. Or, perhaps more likely, Disney wasn't happy with the work that White produced.
This isn't a knock on White's music (we were actually very excited to hear what he came up with) but studios are notoriously picky about their film scores, especially on movies that cost them upwards of $200 million. So they hired a guy - Hans Zimmer - who has experience working on films of this size (White, for all of his hard rock pedigree, had never composed a film score before).
It's not the first time a well-respected rocker has been replaced on a Hollywood movie. Beck was hired to compose the music for the Jack Black comedy 'Nacho Libre' but was replaced by Danny Elfman.


text: redredred 14 Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) Days on Spironolactone: 9 Days without Picking: 0 Forehead:Clear Right Cheek: 1 active Left Cheek: 1 active Right Side of Chin: 3 actives Left Side of Chin: 6 actives Back: 3 actives Scarring: Along my chin, jawline and underneath my cheekbones. Background: I had acne on my forehead as an early teen. When I was 17-18 my acne transitioned to my cheeks and chin and my forehead completely cleared. At this point, my forehead never breaks out but I do have enlarged pores due to scarring. When I was 17 I went on Yaz and I believe this helped regulate my skin a lot. I still had breakouts pretty consistently but they only consisted of 1 or 2 cysts that were very manageable. Finally, last year, I got an IUD (Mirena) and my skin has been horrible since. To be fair, I also moved across the county and have undergone a lot of stress in that time period, so I think my increase in acne could be related to that as well. I always have had irregular periods when I am not on birth control. Since my skin has been getting progressively worse, I decided to get my hormones tested. I am still waiting to get some of the results back, but I have been prematurely diagnosed with PCOS. My Lutenizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) ratio was 4:1 and it should be 1:1. Since I am not overweight (I've lost 30 or so pounds in the last few years), my doctor said it is no surprise that my androgen levels are normal. Androgens are what often cause acne and extra hair growth. Anyways, I'll update more on my blood work when I get the rest of the results back. I am still trying to interpret them. Since my androgen levels are normal, I'm also curious if Spironolactone will help since it works as an androgen blocker? In the meantime, my Dr. (an endocrinologist) has decided to put me on 100mg of spironolactone. I take 50mg in the morning and evening. Preliminary Results: It has been 9 days so far and I feel like there is no visible improvement in my skin, but I feel like the inflammation under the skin has decreased.... if that makes sense. These results could be meaningless, since spiro is not supposed to take much of an effect until after a few weeks/months of use. My major problem is picking. In fact, I just had a 10-15 minute picking session in the mirror about an hour ago. It makes me feel horrible and I know that I am not doing any favors for my skin. I wasn't always that bad, but the last year or so has put me to the test. My picking is the main reason why I have decided to post a log here. I know that documenting my results with spironolactone will help others, but posting here might also help me be more accountable when I'm in front of the mirror. I'd like to somehow replace the habit with something that is good for my skin, but I am not sure what. Ideas? I'm also thinking about controlling how much time I spend in front of the mirror, since I know that it is a really big trigger for me. The Rest of My Routine I have gone on and off Proactiv for about 7 years. I am not the biggest fan, but I find that when I use it after discontinued use I get good results for a short time. Maybe 1-2 weeks. Then my skin declines and gets overly dry and new breakouts start. I know that i can use it safely for one week, so I will go ahead and do that now to try and clear up my skin a bit more. Then, I'll use a gentle cleanser (CeraVe) and moisturizer for the remainder of the spiro trial period. In April I will see my endocrinologist again. I might request a larger dose of Spiro then if I do not see a lot of improvement. I'm also planning on seeing a dermatologist at some point. I would like to get Retin-A micro. In fact, I'm dying to get my hands on some. I feel like it is a great alternative treatment to benzoyl peroxide because it is known to actually improve the quality of the skin, whereas BP just dries it out. My plan is to update ~daily to help control my picking, and maybe ~weekly to talk about the spironolactone results. Thanks for reading! xx Shawna Edited December 8, 2012 by shawnabowbawna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Close encounters with Mars
On 27 August 2003, Mars is less than 56 million kilometres away - approaching closer to our planet than it has done in over 60 000 years.
About the same time as this closest approach, Mars Express passes the halfway mark of its journey, in terms of distance along its trajectory. On 1 September 2003, as it hurtles through space at 10 800 kilometres per hour, the spacecraft will have covered over 242 million kilometres, half of the total of 485 million kilometres needed to arrive at Mars. Note that the distance travelled is not the same as the distance between the Earth and Mars.
At first glance, you might think that this time would be better than three months ago to launch a spacecraft to Mars, given the advantage of a shorter route. However, planning interplanetary journeys is more complicated than just taking account of the distances.
Playing catch up
This is because the planets are also moving in their respective orbits. If you want your spacecraft to rendezvous with another object in space, you must carefully time its launch so that the orbits overlap at some point in the future.
Imagine the Solar System as an athletics racetrack. If you were watching a 400-metres race from the centre of the track and wanted to intercept one of the runners taking part, you could simply chase the runner you want to catch. If you are fast enough, you might eventually catch up but only after using a lot of energy and travelling a long way.
A much better way to catch your athlete is simply to walk across the centre to the other side of the circular track. It is a much shorter distance and you use a lot less energy and time getting there. You calculate your walk so that you arrive at the other side of the track at the same time as they do. Too early and you are waiting for them. Too late and you have missed them completely - you would have to wait one lap until they came around again.
In spaceflight, straight-line paths do not exist for the same reason. All planets move in long, curved paths around the Sun in either circular or elliptical orbits. To reach Mars, the Mars Express probe is now on a trajectory, an arc-shaped path, which gradually makes its way outwards to intersect the orbit of Mars about six months after launch.
It is no coincidence then that the fleet of spaceprobes now travelling to Mars was launched within weeks of each other in 2003. Even with the relatively close positions of the planets, which would cut journey times, scientists still needed to calculate the shortest trajectory between the orbits of Earth and Mars. It makes sense that this occurs around the time of closest approach. Once the shortest path has been established, you can then work back to get the actual launch dates.
All in a row
Though Mars will be closest to Earth on 27 August 2003, 'opposition' comes on 28 August 2003. Astronomers call the moment when the Sun, Earth, and Mars form a straight line opposition. Since we are closer to the Sun than Mars, this is also when we are overtaking Mars in our respective orbits.
At a distance of exactly 55 758 006 kilometres from Earth, the Red Planet will be brighter than Jupiter and all the stars in the night sky, outshone only by Venus and the Moon. You will not see anything gigantic in the sky, but you will be able to see Mars's distinctive red-orange colour. Amateur astronomers with good-sized telescopes will be able to see some of the planet's features, such as the polar ice cap, dark surface features, and perhaps even storm clouds.
Interesting as this closest approach is, professional astronomers will be looking forward to even better things. Probes that orbit the planet have studied Mars and some spacecraft have even landed on it. Later this year, our knowledge will increase dramatically when the flotilla of spacecraft, including Europe's Mars Express, approaches the Red Planet.
Mars Express will help to answer the questions of whether there has been water, and possibly life, on Mars. It will be mapping the Martian subsurface, surface, atmosphere, and ionosphere from orbit and by conducting observations and experiments on the surface.


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Assistant Store Manager
Memphis, Tennessee
As Assistant Store Manager, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference for both their customers and their team members. Our ASMs use their outstanding customer service experience to help our entry-level team members grow while developing their own supervisory skills. Whether it's building customer relationships or demonstrating new sales techniques, you'll work every day to be an example while also participating in achieving your store's business objectives. And while you're helping your team grow, we'll help you reach the next step in your career by providing an ongoing and comprehensive training and development program that will allow you to truly shine.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work to meet your team's sales goals by selling loan/pawn products to consumers, identifying local marketing strategies, leveraging business to business partnership opportunities, obtaining referrals, participating in community events, and more.
Develop customer relationships and provide unrivaled customer service in order to build new business, maintain store profitability, and further brand loyalty and recognition.
Learn how to supervise Customer Service Representatives and how to help coach and develop in order to maximize the team's potential.
Maintain customer information in the Point of Sale system with integrity to ensure transactions and private details remain protected.
Help ensure a work environment that upholds compliance with Company policies and procedures, as well as local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
D45, R11, Memphis-1-TM-10586, 10586, AMG10586-New Assist Store Mgr Hourly
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Our Business
The ASM is a member of the Store Operations team, a group of diverse and talented individuals across the country aligned with and committed to our Company's mission and values. The face of our Company, our store operators, work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and energetic environment and consistently produce superior results. Responsible for managing our stores, generating revenue, and being an integral part of their communities, they use their love for business, people, and service to build relationships with our customers and help people every day.
The TMX Finance Family of Companies® ('the Company')® is one of the largest consumer specialty finance organizations in the United States. With companies that include TitleMax®, TitleBucks®, and InstaLoan®, the Company provides a diversified product offering. These companies are represented nationwide and their growth has created a wealth of career opportunities in both our stores and at our corporate offices. If you are looking for a dynamic career with significant earning potential and advancement opportunities, you've come to the right place.
Standing, walking, sitting, repetitive movements and use of mechanical controls, such as keyboard, are frequently required.
All TMX Finance Family of Companies® Are Equal Opportunity Employers.