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I surely wish that you used sentences that make sense--using phrases that no one would say makes it hard to learn when there's also no explanation of the grammar rules--since we're figuring out vocabulary and such from context, having illogical/unusual sentences makes the learning that much more difficult.
I agree with what you say, baseballmaven, and recommend that you get another resource to work with, in addition to DuoLingo. It's so difficult to learn a language, but my experience is that multiple sources and methods complement each other, and make things clearer and a lot more fun!
Really good suggestion, MsCobb! Using multiple resources helps me appreciate what I have learned, and gives me confidence to be more creative and brave in using what I have learned. I am trying my hand now and then at writing my comments in Italian, (really simple ones, of couse), which should be understood by all, as it feels like real conversation!♡♡♡
How would you say a more natural sounding sentence such as I'll write the flavor on the bottle?
If you have a bottle of orange juice, a bottle of apple juice, a bottle of lemon juice and others bottles of juices it would make sense to write the flavors on the bottles... The sentence is valid!
you can't always use the rules of your native tongue to make sense of a foreign language...words don't always translate literally and neither do concepts...frustrating, yes, but I think it helps us to understand the nuances so we speak more like a native.
I love Duo giving us unusual imaginative sentences like these. French at school was so utterly boring with bo-o-oring sentences that made it put you to sleep. By contrast Duo uses these playful sentences that stick much better in the memory, liven up the learning, and increase your power over the language by enabling you to think with some of the flexibility and range of a native. I love it! Lo-o-ove it!!
...and I love your comment! I too studied the French translations of " la plume de ma tante"..and just today, I was thinking how Duo's crazy sentences generate so much discussion and humor!
For all those who said the sentence doesn't make sense - it does! Gusto is also said when referring to ice cream, so you have strawberry, chocolate etc. Of course you can have different "gusti" in lemonades, juices etc. (which come in bottles) such as lemon, orange, cranberry or whatnot.
For everyone who complains that the sentences are unrealistic, there is a positive side to this. It means that you can't use context to figure words out, meaning that you really need to know the words. "I write the flavour on the bottle" is something that I can only translate because I am sure of the meanings of each word.
In italian lenguage piace is like me (you ,him her , them it ) something or some one .. not is used for describe or compare a flavor or a taste or persons never ... they said piace when is singular or piaciono in plural, piace or piaciono is used only when do you want talk about the thing that like-want , but not when look like, flavor like or ....xxx like
piace is like a fusion between want and like
"onto the bottle" would be more correct. Please check the use of "into" and "onto", duolingo! Those mistakes are really frustrating!
The sentence sounds unnatural, but OK, I understand it means, I write on bottles flavors: 'sweet', 'sour', 'salty', etc. But why on earth, would anyone do that? These sentences, were I simply cannot guess the meaning of a forgotten word from the context (because it makes no sense) drive me crazy.
I really don't get all the complaining about the sentences. For me they all makes perfect sense, and with a little imagination, I can totally see everyone of them as a scene in my head. Here it would make sense in a kitchen, or more elaborate: if you wanted to sell something you had made yourself, and they had different tastes, but you just had one type of bottle. That's how I see all of them. Like "what's that on the shark?" Maybe a transmitter or a wound or a weird blemish. I could go on and on. Just be glad this amazing world of Duo is here.
I immediately assumed he was talking about wine..."fruity with bold hints of blackberry, cherry and cinnamon". I keep my impressions in a small notebook as I don't have room for that many bottles!
Me too. Especially since an earlier question was about a water bottle between the wine bottles.
I think in this case "describe" would be correct. So, it will be another verb in italian
Is it not possible to translate it as "I write relish on the bottle"? Often in previous sentences "the" is not translated into English in previous examples and this sentence makes more sense to me rather than using flavour.
The "correct answer" in the exercise is "I write down the taste on the bottle". How does scrivo become "write down" and does this sentence make any sense whatsoever?
One person's opinion (I am a native English speaker): Duolingo's Italian sentences can be nonsensical and incredibly difficult to understand. But, the Dutch sentences that are nonsensical are funny, easy to understand, and actually help learn the language because you remember the funny context.
I am completely dissapointed because in the audio i hear SUN instead of SULLA. That's crazy. I am agree in all of the comments people said


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Review: Final Fantasy X-2 HD Remaster – A Worthy Companion
Reviews Editor's note: We split the review for Final Fantasy X and X-2 up into separate parts, to give you a more in-depth look into what each title offers in its updated re-release version. Click here for our review on Final Fantasy X.
Much like the two major factions of Final Fantasy X-2's plot, X-2 as a game is divided into two major camps of fans: fans who absolutely love X-2, and fans who absolutely abhor it. If you fall into the latter category, then there's most likely little I can say to convince you otherwise (though I will still make an effort in an upcoming editorial). But if you're part of the former group or someone who has never played the game before, then you'll want to read on and see why this HD Remaster is as worthy to play as its HD predecessor.
The world of Final Fantasy X-2 takes place two years after the events of Final Fantasy X. Without spoiling the narrative of the game, let's just say that by the end of X the great evil of Spira — Sin — is dead, but at the expense of more lives, some close to the character of the summoner Yuna. As shown in the Final Fantasy X half of the HD Remaster with Final Fantasy X: Eternal Calm, Yuna — after having spent her entire life making others happy — is encouraged by Rikku to embark on her own purpose. This is only further encouraged after a mystery sphere is found detailing events from 1,000 years ago, with a very familiar face in it.
All across Spira, various people have taken up the popular but dangerous new task of sphere hunting: that is, tracking down mysterious hidden spheres across Spira that detail Spira's past or hold special power within. X-2 follows Yuna after she joins the Gullwings, a ragtag group of misfits who travel the world looking for spheres. Along Yuna's journey, not only will she try to uncover the secret of the mysterious sphere that set her on her path, but she'll also encounter many of the same characters she met along her first pilgrimage as a summoner, find opposition in the LeBlanc Syndicate, and face a new threat to Spira's unity with the rival factions of the Youth League and New Yevon.
Visually the game looks nearly identical to its predecessor, though X-2 never quite feels as epic in scope as X does. Still, players will travel along much of the same territory that they traveled during Yuna's journey in X, with some areas noticeably different in the sequel (Kilika, for example, has been rebuilt after Sin's attack into a bustling small town seaport, thriving and busy with its new residents). CGI cutscenes look gorgeous, upscaled to look as good as its current peers on the PS3 and PS Vita, though it certainly doesn't push the limits of the handheld's capabilities.
But the biggest differences between X and X-2 is the changing of narrative structure and combat. These two components define X-2's identity down to its very core, setting it apart from X in just about every way. If you're new to the game, this is where you'll find the two games differ the most, and may determine how much you take to it.
Players traveled Spira by foot in a pretty linear narrative fashion for much of Final Fantasy X; nearly from the very beginning X-2 starts with an entirely open approach to exploring the world, with just about every region available to traverse. The game is broken up in Missions players can pick up while exploring cities in Spira through the Gullwings' ship the Celsius, with the only things defining players' options being the difficulty rating of a mission and Hotspots. Each Mission has a star rating from one to five that defines the difficulty of the enemies that the team will face. During each of the game's chapters, various "Hotspots" will pop up that are central to the game's narrative.
Often these special narrative-driven missions can be done in any order, and players are encouraged to explore other locations first if they're going to get 100% story completion by finding side stories and character beats. Within missions there are often ways to quickly traverse the environment, including teleportation tiles and other forms of transportation, and players can get back to the Celsius at any time via Save Spheres. The biggest new element to exploring is the new Jump option, which allows Yuna to jump onto the various ledges and platforms in her environment for secret treasures or paths.
As I said above, this adventure is also full of both returning and new characters, including the Gullwings crew. Her fellow teammates on the field consist of cousin and thief Rikku and warrior Paine (who bears a striking resemblance to Lulu in attitude and look, just in leather pants instead of a gothic dress). The extended crew include the team's sensible navigation expert Buddy, the team's information hub and child inventor Shinra (no relation to anything involving Final Fantasy VII), and the frantic and hyperactive pilot and "leader" Brother, who's overprotective crush on Yuna is comedic (and technically incestuous). The game also introduces the aforementioned LeBlanc Syndicate, run by LeBlanc and her cronies Ormi and Logos, whose rivalry with Yuna is for the most part harmless and humorous, and drives the plot when necessary.
Part of the fun is exploring the world of Spira, meeting old and new characters, and seeing how things have changed since the first game. But the other major draw is combat, which relies heavily on the introduction of Dresspheres.
Dresspheres, and their use on Garment Grids, is X-2's version of the Final Fantasy series' infamous Job system. The game allows players to switch classes mid-battle, with a range of stats and abilities from dresspheres like Gunner, Alchemist, Berserker, Dark Knight and even special secret dresspheres much akin to the series' use of summons. The Songstress, for example, induces stat increasing or damaging buffs and debuffs; the Warrior, much like X's character Auron, uses attacks that break down defenses.
Each character has access to each of the same dresspheres (except for their individual special spheres), but certain characters are stronger in certain roles. Yuna usually has stronger magical stats, Paine stronger strength and defenses, and Rikku as sort of a back-up to both. That said, the Warrior dressphere pretty much "belongs" to Paine, and the Thief to Rikku, so that if you have to delegate certain roles, you're better off keeping those characters in those places.
But even in shared dresspheres, certain characters may have a distinct look or specific abilities. The Thief role gives everyone a sort of Rikku-like look, but the Warrior role gives Yuna a unique armor with the Brotherhood sword Wakka gave Tidus in X. The newly arrived Festivalist role, however, allows Yuna to throw a pair of sandals to determine a random severity of magic (i.e., Fire, Fira, Firaga); Rikku throws fish which sets up chain combos; Paine uses masks which inflict status ailments. With three new dresspheres introduced into this game, there's even more variety to find when exploring the game's combat system.
Depending on the skill or abilities an attack or spell may take longer or shorter to charge, which adds depth to team management and tactics when engaging in battles. Many enemies from X have been revamped to be deadlier and more varied in combat, offering a challenge even from simple foes; with this, battles in X-2 have a more urgent feel that makes combats feel fast-paced and lively.
With camera angles that change depending on actions made, characters repositioning themselves, abilities that can be learned during battles and a careful emphasis on teamwork, X-2 offers a more dynamic presentation to enemy encounters than anything that ever came before it in the series, and certainly influenced the later XIII series years later mechanically.
Much like the Vita version of the Final Fantasy X HD Remaster, there's a few new shortcuts that X-2 brings to the table on the handheld. Once again there's a "Quick Recovery" option, where swiping across the screen outside of battle allows you to heal the team either with accrued potions or the magic of one of your characters. Like the aeon animations of X, there's an option in X-2 to shorten the animations during spherechange when the Gullwings transform from dressphere to dressphere (which, while incredibly entertaining, can slow down the fast-paced feel after a while). But the newest content the HD Remaster brings to the table is three new components: the Creature Creator, The Last Mission (which was part of the International version) and X -Will-, an audio drama.
The Creature Creator component is a feature which allows players to set up fiend trap pods across Spira of various sizes to trap a variety of monsters that can be made to fight as an ally in your party (another idea which looks like it later influenced the XIII series withXIII-2's Paradigm Pack system). Players can make use of up to eight pods at a time, and there's even a little encouragement to "catch 'em all" like a certain popular monster-breeding franchise. Players can also nurture and develop them with items to develop new abilities and auto-abilities, and unlearn skills to make rooms for new ones. As they develop, their "Fiend Tale" expands until a secret ending is unlocked, which details the fiend's full history of what it was before it died as a human, which is an interesting way to explore the world of Spira and the denizens of this setting.
In combat, players can add fiends to their teams according to size; a small fiend can replace one member of the Gullwings' three-person party, a medium fiend replaces two, and a large fiend will fight on its own. Fiends also fight without direct player control according to their "creature behavior," which develops as you take them along into battle. New recruits will use commands freely and randomly; the only input players can give are motivation stars which encouragement whether you want them to attack or support. The longer you fight with them the smarter they'll be, until they can effectively battle with little influence. Creatures can also learn additional abilities by being attacked, be trained in a private "Fiend Arena," and players can even add other human characters to their team like Brother and Tidus, depending on conditions or secret methods.
Once the main narrative of X-2 is complete, The Last Mission offers a small follow up to the story, with more of that "YRP!" energy and a simple premise that gets the girls back together. This standalone feature is a completely different type of game, and completely unrelated to X-2 in presentation and combat, far more of a rogue-like dungeon-crawler than a fast-paced turn-based RPG.
Here players will move a tile at a time, attacking enemies and finding items while ascending the floors of the mysterious Iutycyr Tower. Players can only use one character at a time but can switch out, swap dresspheres and use items. How much players enjoy this content will depend on how much they like rogue-like dungeon crawlers and want to unlock secret cutscenes the content offers. For me, this content had too little depth to enjoy, and I much prefer games like Guided Fate Paradox which were built exclusively with this genre in mind. The Last Mission is an interesting departure from the norm, but really wasn't the bonus story material I was anticipating.
Finally X -Will-, the only content not previously released in the International version, is an audio drama written by Kazushige Nojima exclusively for the Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster, and is set after the events of Eien no Daishou, the novel sequel to X-2 (also written by Nojima and released last year). Basically this was an interesting way to have players view the credits, which scroll next to a series of displayed concept art while the audio drama plays. X -Will- features two new characters, Chuami and Kurgum, as they seek out Yuna about a curious situation in which the dead seem to be returning.
What X -Will- does well is not only return players to the world of Spira a third time with more updates to the main characters, but offers interesting new mysteries and a new threat that seems to point to yet another sequel in the X mini-series. Whether Square Enix takes this opportunity or not, possibly depending on fans' reaction to the material (which may be very divisive) remains to be scene, but it certainly sets up a new adventure that could interest gamers who really love this world.
X-2 will always be known to many as "the lesser half" of the X world. While I think the two compliment each other quite well, there will always be dissenters who just absolutely hate this sequel by principle, due to its campy and mostly lighthearted tone or the combat system's vast difference to X. But with a brand new journey to experience, a brand new combat system to learn, explore and master, and brand new secrets to unlock, X-2 on its own offers just as much fantastic content as its predecessor, and adequately expands the story. While I'm not very enthused about The Last Mission and a little divided on the direction of X -Will-, this half of the Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster collection certainly offers a lot of content for its players with just the main game alone, plus the extra features, should they be enticed to follow Yuna's story far beyond the events of Final Fantasy X.
If you never played the game before, play it. If you didn't play it much before, play it now, especially for the Creature Creator. If you never gave the game a chance or just hated it, give the game a second shot. Sure, Blitzball isn't the same, but there's a world of story to enjoy and a world of monsters to destroy, and X-2 is certainly worth the time and effort.

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When it comes to saving money certain people are better at the task than others. Some individuals have a great understanding of the need to save money and how to implement strategies to ensure their savings are constantly growing. Other people may try, often unsuccessfully to adequately pad their savings accounts. The remainder of the population simply doesn't bother, either due to lack of knowledge or lack of funds. Fortunately we all have the ability to save money and by recognizing the common reasons we fail, can avoid mistakes that lead to inadequate savings as we age. Here are four reasons people fail to save enough money.
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Up your baked good game with a quick and easy recipe for Double Peanut Butter Blondies. When it comes to sweet and salty desserts, it doesn't get much better than soft and …
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Swap the tortilla chips for garlicky toasts with this top-rated recipe for Guacamole Bruschetta!
As a California girl at heart, I will find any excuse to enjoy homemade guacamole. This time I've put a spin on my traditional guac by serving it up as the centerpiece in this simply delicious bruschetta recipe. And how can you go wrong with this arsenal of flavor-packed ingredients? The crunchy French bread serves as the perfect host to the avocado mixture, which is overflowing with fresh lime juice, tomatoes and chopped cilantro.
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Slice the French bread on the diagonal into ½" rounds and place on a baking sheet.
Toast the sliced bread in the oven for 3 minutes, then flip each piece over and toast an additional 3 minutes.
Remove the toasted bread from the oven and immediately rub with the clove of garlic (it works best to first cut a small tip off the garlic clove so that the oils will seep out).
Brush the tops of the garlic-rubbed toasts with olive oil and set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped tomatoes, avocado, onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper. Mix together gently making sure the avocado is well coated in the lime juice.
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Creating a track path in Adobe Photoshop
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Creating a track path in Adobe Photoshop
Hello everybody, my names Daniel and i've been working on a few tutorial's lately to boost the quality of track's being released. The tutorial's i will be making will be in steps. Essentially what im doing, is writing them all out in steps, which then are co-ordinate with images. Using this method allows for Direct Imformation, yet providing the detail for the ultimate n00bsters. Hopefully this tutorial cover's everything and no mistakes.
Tools Needed
- Adobe Photoshop (cs2,cs3,cs4,cs5)
- Mx Simulator (Full Version)
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Upcoming Tutorial's
- How to modify the shadingx2.ppm file to add extra details
- How to make rut's in Adobe Photoshop
- How to smooth jump sides in Adobe Photoshop
- How to add Statues (objects), Billboards (2d image), Decals (Ground texture)
- How to create and import different roost and traction types
- How to use your terrain you've made for your track
- How to modify the terrain.hf to suit your track
(a) Well the first step in making a path for your track is to open up Adobe Photoshop and go File>New, now a popup window will arise and the settings you must have are as following; 1025 x 1025 pixels, 16 bit Grayscale then hit ok.
(b) The next step is to fill your background with any shade of grey. To do this you click on the paint bucket looking tool on the toolbar on the lefthand side, and then going down to the bottom where there are two colours (usually black and white, if not hit "d"). Now click in the colour and move the circle around and the slider's until you find a nice dark grey you would like as your base for your track. Now hit ok and just click on your background and it should fill with the grey you chose. If it doesn't do anything, be sure that the paint bucket tool is selected and try again. Your background should now be a grey and ready to continue on.
(c) Now to continue on with this tutorial, you must create a new layer. If your not familuar with photoshop and don't know how to do this go to Layer>New Layer or CTRL+SHFT+N. Now that we've created the first layer, we need to decide what type of track you've got in mind, (supercross, motocross, supermoto, enduro). For this demonstration i'm going to be doing a Supercross for the pure fact of time. I will also be using google to help find me a basic layout to do this quickly. For you i would recommend to make one up. Now for the next step, right click the image and copy paste it into your photoshop document, the shortcut in Photoshop for this is CTRL+V.
(d) Once you've pasted the image in it's time to create a new layer CTRL+SHFT+N. Now select the pen tool and basically draw a line straight down the centre of your track, and make it connect up at the end, making sure the turns are all the same, and smooth turns ect.
(e) Now that you've created a "spline" as such for your track make sure you select a hard round brush the same width you would like your track path to be (you can always change this later). Once you've set your brush up to the right size ect, go back to the pen tool and right click your path your path you created before and click stroke, now make sure the rollout is on "Brush" and "Simulate Pressure" is not enabled, then hit ok. You should now have a track path as such but it's missing one thing, the start straight.
(f) To create the start straight basically just draw the shape of it out with the pen tool right click>fill then make sure the colour solid black and click ok, now you've got the basic track layout.
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This method of creating a track path/layout is honestly one of the best ways, im sure there's 1001 ways to make it, but personally i feel like this is the best way to create one. Now here are the images with are co-ordinated with the steps to help the n00bsters find the button's ect.
Once you make this, you can also use it as a track map, a preview picture and even the terrain layout, so i hope i've helped some people.
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Re: Creating a track path in Adobe Photoshop
Sweet tutorial man, gave me some good ideas, i think one reason for my kick on the lips was the fact that i have always used 8 bit greyscale. lol.
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Re: Creating a track path in Adobe Photoshop
IVe made my layout...but when i look at in in the mxsim editor, theres big cliffs where there track is. I dont understand...
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Re: Creating a track path in Adobe Photoshop
It's just a layout you use when you make tracks in photoshop (or you can use it in game if you lower the opacity a lot).
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Re: Creating a track path in Adobe Photoshop
when creating nationals it's best to create both track boundaries separate from eachother. Last I saw, no national has identical width all the way around.
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Re: Creating a track path in Adobe Photoshop
Chex, how often do you create the whole track path at the beginning? Seems it would be better to work on little sections at a time so you can get each one to ride nicely. I can never judge how big(radius) to make the corners on national tracks :/checkerz wrote:when creating nationals it's best to create both track boundaries separate from eachother. Last I saw, no national has identical width all the way around.
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What I usually would do would be to create the whole track path, and all of it a bit wider than intended. Go run some laps on it, and find where I wanted to pinch it down to tighten up the corners, force braKing points, ect. and then cut that part away using the polygon lasso tool, still leaving a slight bit extra width (you always lose a few feet smoothing edges). As you've seen wheels, I'll start with a layout, but it's just an idea of where to go, I'll bend add or take out sections as needed to create good pacing for a track. Fast sections should be broken up with slower ones, all the rhythm sections shouldn't be back to back and then a bunch of whoops after and then a bunch of triples, should be intermixed for SX or nationals.
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This story appears in the March 2018 issue of National Geographic magazine.
When the plague swept through England in the 1660s, it killed some 100,000 Londoners. To warn of disease, "plague crosses" marked victims' doors, along with the words "Lord have mercy upon us."
Public health warnings have evolved since then. In the book and exhibit "Can Graphic Design Save Your Life?" designers Lucienne Roberts and Rebecca Wright examine how public health messages are communicated. By the 19th century, Roberts says, mass media, medical science, and graphic design were adept at teaching people about health and disease. Tuberculosis inspired the United States' first big health-education campaign, with one poster discouraging "careless spitting, coughing, sneezing." The number of deaths fell steadily between 1900 and 1940.
Both world wars sparked campaigns against sexually transmitted diseases. World War I–era posters warned soldiers against promiscuity while pointedly avoiding words such as "syphilis" and "gonorrhea." By World War II, language was more explicit: "You can't beat the Axis if you get VD," scolded one American poster. Starting in the 1980s, posters corrected misinformation about HIV/AIDS and urged condom use.
Roberts says that the link between design and public health extends beyond publicity campaigns. Some U.K. hospitals revamped emergency room signs to better inform people about wait times and triage. This helped drive a 50 percent decline in violent waiting room outbursts, she says: "The root thing that needed to change [was] information."
Graphic design's influence on public health can be lasting. A red cross once warned of plague's presence. Now a different take on the symbol is one of the world's most recognizable icons—and a reassuring beacon of health and safe haven.


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Album Rating: 4.5Album is so good, even though Aurora still isn't my cup of tea, some tracks were also pretty special: kevlar sweethearts would be perfect on braid; exit strategy of a wrecking ball has electro moments that are directly taken from the game super meat boy and justice for saint mary wins the prize for most unexcpected twist towards the end with the heavy techno ending. damn butcher's ballrom could get on my nerves, but this really is a great step forward.
Album Rating: 4.5Yep. This is definitely one of the best LPs of the year. Aurora is pretty sweet in my opinion.
Digging: IDLES - Ultra Mono
Album Rating: 4.0Agree, best song of the album.
Album Rating: 3.0Wow, this rules.
Album Rating: 4.5yeah prob but I just can't stand opera singing (emphasis on the word :can't) but here they really put an effort on these
sometimes hard to digest vocals, the change is subtle but vodoo mon amour really shows the difference. I also think the
male vocals are pretty good and really It helps to the already great diversity on the album. Anyway best album from this
band so far, so 4.5 for me
not as great as i thought it would be
My friend told me to check them out. Where should I start?
Album Rating: 4.5Start with this. It's easily one of the best albums of the year.
Album Rating: 4.5Instant classic holy crap this is good.... first track is my least fav tbh..
Album Rating: 4.0this is pretty cool, gonna be hard to rate
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Album Rating: 4.0the production is so good. can't say I like everything about this, but it's definitely a fantastic album. Black Box Messiah is my fav
Album Rating: 4.0only thing i didnt like was some of the drum sounds
Album Rating: 4.0hm the drums never bothered me, they're in the mix pretty good. the female vocals aren't exactly my cup of tea but they're definitely well performed so it's not a big problem
Album Rating: 2.0Man, I really hate this but it has more to do with my preference rather than their skill, so I'll just refrain from scoring. I GET why people like it, it's for the same reasons people dig Unexpect, just not my thing, sounds like a mess to me.
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Album Rating: 2.0good band
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Years ago, Christopher Fehlinger fell in love with Denver during one of his visits and decided to relocate soon after. Little did he know, his affection for Denver eventually would spark a winning restaurant idea.
Fehlinger was announced as one of three finalists this month in an OpenTable-sponsored Kickstarter contest to raise funding for his dream restaurant. On Aug. 1, the finalists will begin raising as much money as possible toward their $35,000 goal on Kickstarter. The finalist who raises the most money will win a grand prize totaling more than $38,000, with $15,000 cash to put toward their project.
While Fehlinger has served in restaurants in New York City and Los Angeles, Denver holds a special place in his heart. His original plan was to open a 30-seat wine bar after moving here in the fall, but he found a space he just couldn't pass up on Eighth Avenue with a supportive landlord who shared his vision for the space as a hub for Capitol Hill and surrounding neighborhoods. With the announcement of the OpenTable contest, Fehlinger knew he had something special.
"I'm really drawn to Denver's unique ability to be both vibrant and laid-back at the same time," he said. "The fact that the building owners are really behind my concept is a huge plus, and not something I would ever have found when I lived in New York."
Fehlinger named his dream restaurant Clyde, and envisions a lively wine-centric spot focused on shareable dishes. One aspect of Clyde is a flexible wine policy — Fehlinger wants to be able to serve nearly every one of the 500 bottles of wine on site by the glass.
"I want my wine program to be fun and interactive, not an academic exercise. It's about pairing the right wines with your meal and giving my guests the chance to try something new or unusual," he said.
Fehlinger plans to use OpenTable to track what his customers drink so he can give them a new experience each time or track down a bottle they liked during a previous visit. Most of the bottles will be $80 or less, and the restaurant will have a $5-per-glass happy hour every day, with five bottles of five selections until they sell out.
Colorado products such as beef, lamb and cheeses are going to be key to Clyde's menu. Fehlinger plans to experiment with techniques and preparation with the same ingredient to help highlight how different wines pair. Game is another area of the menu he's excited to explore.
"To keep the wine program in my target price range, I'll be offering a lot of rustic wines, which pair very well with meats such as venison, boar, duck and quail," he said. "I want my guests to think, 'Should I go to Whole Foods, buy a bottle of wine and make dinner, or do I want to stop by Clyde, try something new, spend maybe $10 and not have to do the dishes?' and then choose the latter."
While the dinner menu will offer about 20 shareable items less than $25 and a few large entrees, Fehlinger said Clyde will serve fresh house-made pastries in the morning and healthy cafe fare during lunch hours. A limited dry goods commissary also will be offered, including some of the products used in the restaurant, such as plates, flatware and vases created by local artisans.


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Why Monogamy is Good for Your Health
Bachelors and bachelorettes my scoff at the word monogamy, but the truth is that it's good for your overall health. Unfortunately, men and women don't benefit from monogamy - or even marriage - equally, but it's still worthwhile to give it a shot, for more reasons than one.
Longer life span
A major 2007 study in seven Eurpopean countries found husbands and wives over the age of 40 were 10-15 percent less likely to die prematurely than the population as a whole.
Michael Murphy, Ph.D., a professor of demography at the London School of Economics and the lead author of the 2007 study, also said that marriage is especially good at warding off fatal accidents, violence, and other semi-avoidable calamities.
Bye-bye, bad habits
Unmarried men tend to lead less healthy lifestyles than unmarried women and are more apt to smoke, drink too much, and indulge in other vices.
A 2006 study that tracked the substance-use patterns of thousands of young people before and after marriage found that men scaled back their binge drinking and marijuana use after they got married. Women also would binge drink less once they were married.
Ward off disease
Rates of diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer's, lung disease, and other chronic ailments are all lower in married people than in unmarried people.
A study of 8,652 people ages 51 to 61 found that those who were divorced or widowed—and had not remarried—had 20 percent more chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer, and 23 percent more mobility problems, such as trouble climbing stairs, compared to married couples.
Mental health
Marriage is good for mental health, especially for women. Married women tend to exhibit fewer instances of depression and those with bipolar disorder tend to experience fewer manic episodes. However, not all relationships are good for you—single people can have better mental health than married people in strained relationships.
Less stress
For men, being in a committed relationship may curb their stress response. A 2010 experiment found that men in relationships had smaller spikes in cortisol levels than single men after taking part in a competitive game, whereas single and "taken" ladies had comparable cortisol increases.
In a landmark national sex survey conducted in the 1990s, 49% of married men said they were extremely emotionally satisfied with their sex life, compared to just 33% of men who were unmarried or not living with a partner. On the other hand, only 42% of married women were extremely satisfied with their sex lives, compared to 31% of women who didn't live with a partner.


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3 Days 2 Nights: Seoul
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- South |
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- Seoul Guesthouse |
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- Parksee Moolko On Jebee |
- Namsan |
- Myongdong |
- Myeongdong |
- Korean Tourism Board |
- kimchi |
- Hi Seoul |
- hanok |
- Hanbok |
- Gyeongbokgung Palace |
- Gwanghwamun |
- Dokdo Cham Chi |
- Department Store |
- Cheonggyecheon |
- Bok Cheon Kalguksu |
- Banana Backpackers |
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Whether you are about to attend the G20 or are heading to this dynamic city for fun, Seoul is the place to be. Looking for something to do? Where to eat or sleep? Check out this article I wrote and photographed for the Philippine Airlines inflight magazine Mabuhay and learn more about the "Miricale on the Han River."
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Seoul: City of Infinite Discoveries
Throw away your misconceptions and nip into fast changing Seoul where the energy is as hot as kimchi. PETER DEMARCO shows us around this dynamic city.
An 89 year old man sits in Seoul's Tapgol Park in the shadow of a ten-story marble pagoda dating back to the Jeoseon Dynasty, some 500 years ago. He rests his hands on a twisted black wooden cane, wearing traditional white baggy clothes or hanbok: the clothing all Koreans once wore on a daily basis, but now only wear during festive occasions like weddings or national holidays. He sits quietly, alone, still, as if comforted by the cultural relics that surround him, while life in this mega city explodes around him.
Seoul really is the "city of infinite discoveries" as the local board of tourism boasts. As you walk the streets of this capital city, you get the feeling that something important or interesting is happening somewhere. The energy on the city streets is so strong you almost don't want to sleep for fear that you'll miss out on something.
It's easy to understand why this city is so dynamic once you realize Seoul is Korea. Although the city's population is around 11 million, almost half of all Koreans – or 25 million people – live within 2 hours of the city center. It is the nerve center of the country both politically, culturally, and economically.
Life Around Town
A few blocks away from Tapgol Park in the Bukchon neighborhood, a fashion photographer snaps pictures of a tall Korean beauty under the shade of trees that line the street. She's modeling the latest black leather bag, holding it like a badge of recognition that screams "I'm a VIP, look at me!"
A group of friends giggle as they walk by shopping for shoes, clothes, and a quirky neighborhood cafe to relax in. On the hill above, a couple get's lost in the alleyways of a cluster of traditional wooden houses with black tile roofs. Fortunately, many of these charming old-style houses or hanok have been preserved instead of being demolished to make way for a new shops or modern-looking houses.
Down the road, inside Gyeongbokgung Palace, next to a grassy field by the Folk Art Museum, Korean performers in traditional dress practice for an afternoon concert. They sing folk songs that have been sung for centuries, their voices echo eerily around the palace grounds.
The pulse of Seoul can be felt wherever you go. From tea houses to temples, markets to museums, it's obvious the city is alive.
December Lights
In the winter, Seoul puts on a show as thousands of multi-colored lights blanket the city's cultural hotspots. Since 25% of Korean's claim to be Christian, the country celebrates Christmas with lights and Christmas trees, making for a festive atmosphere. But make sure to dress warmly as temperatures can drop below freezing in the winter months.
For an especially extravagant show of lights, be sure to head over to Cheonggyecheon Stream (Metro line 5, Gwanghwamun Station, exit 5, walk towards Cheonggye Plaza; free). This 3 kilometer tree-lined stream was once covered by an overpass but is now a favorite place for tourists and locals alike to go for a romantic stroll or have a relaxing picnic with friends.
For an even more spectacular view of the city lights, head to N Tower (also known as Seoul Tower) on Namsan Mtn. Take in the city views from the observation deck or sip coffee while overlooking Seoul at the cafe on the floor below. You can hike to the top of the mountain or take the cable car (line 4, Myeong-dong Station, Exit 3, cablecar.co.kr.; 7,000 won R/T) for a less strenuous trip.
No matter what time of year you decide to visit, you're guaranteed to always find something interesting. In fact, you don't even have to go out and search for adventure. Just do as those from Seoul do: sit in the park and let the city open up to you.
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Seoul Travel Tips
- Seoul is one of the safest cities in Asia and the world. Theft or violent crimes are rare.
- Public transportation is extremely clean and efficient. You can take the subway to most major tourist destinations.
- Be sure to stop by one of the many tourist information centers for free maps and assistance in English.
- Although most Korean's can't speak English very well, people from Seoul tend to have more experience interacting with foreigners so it is possible to find some English speakers. It would be best to bring along a phrasebook though.
Where to Eat
- Dokdo Cham Chi: Korean's, like their Japanese neighbors, have an insatiable appetite for raw fish or whay as the locals say. One of their favorite types of raw fish is tuna or cham chi. If you want to try fish that practically melts in your mouth, stop by this "tuna house" located right next to the Jungno 3-ga metro station. [Myeong-dong, Jungno-gu, +82-2-762-6537; 25,000 won]
- Bok Cheon Kalguksu: You can't leave Seoul without trying one of Korea's signature dishes – kalguksu or handmade wheat flour "knife noodles". For an even more authentic treat, try the Kongguksu or cold green chewy noodles in a frothy, creamy, nutty-like broth of ground soybean, topped with sesame seeds, sliced cucumber and a cherry tomato. The perfect place to stop after visiting Gyeongbokgun Palace next door. (Jongno-gu, Sogyuk Dong, +82-2-739-6334; 7,000 won]
- Parksee Moolko On Jebee: This quirky restaurant in the heart of the artsy Insadong neighborhood serves up Korean favorites like pajun, also known as a Korean Pancake, which is made of rice flour and filled with vegetables and seafood such as squid or oysters, then fried. So delicious! Especially when you wash it down with the house specialty: fermented milky-like ginseng-flavored rice wine called dongdongju. [Kwanhun-dong, Jongro-gu, +82-2-723-3200; 20,000 won]
Where to Stay
- Banana Backpackers: For the budget conscious traveller, this hostel offers clean and safe accommodation next to many of Seoul's major attractions as well as free kitchen, internet, luggage storage, laundry facilities and more. [30-1, Iksun-dong, Jongno-gu, +82-2-3672-1973, bananabackpackers.com; dorm bed 20,000 won, single 35,000, double 45,000 won]
- Seoul Guesthouse: Why not stay in a traditional wooden house while in Seoul? If you want to live like a local, try one of the many hanok guesthouses like this one located between the city's two royal palaces. [135-1 Gyedong Jongro-gu, +82-2-745-0057, seoul110.com; single 35,000 won, twin 50,000]
- W Seoul: This award-winning hotel's cutting edge design and modern amenities like an indoor pool with a panoramic view of the city, Turkish bath and spa, driving range, and 5 star kitchen, make it one of the most desired and trendy places to stay when in Seoul. [21 Gwangjang-dong, Gwangjin-gu, +82-2-465-2222, wseoul.com; Double room weekend 375,000 won, weekday 255,000 won, see website for special weekend packages]
Where to Shop
- Myongdong: If you're looking to buy the latest fashions at the best prices, this maze of stores and neon signs is crammed daily with Seoul's trendy bargain hunters. From high heels and jeans, to jackets and suits, you can find all the designer labels and much more. A sight not to be missed! Similar alternatives are Namdaemun market or Dongdaemun market (great for night shopping). Take subway line 4 to Myeongdong Station.
- Yongsan Market: Cameras, MP3 players, computers, cell phones, and every other electronic imaginable practically spill out of the stores at Seoul's technological-Mecca of markets. Over 5,000 shops are crammed into twenty or so buildings, making it a technophile's dreamworld. If you want to get the best value for your money be ready to haggle and bargain your way to deeply discounted prices. Take subway line 1 to Yongsan Station.
- Shinsegae Department Store: Gucci, Prada, Armani, Hermes, Dior: "house of haute couture" is a more fitting name than department store for this high-end shoppers paradise. Be sure to check out the fine foods market in the basement. Take subway line 4 to Hoehyun Station.
Typical Characteristics of Koreans from Seoul
When asked what people from Seoul tobagi or locals are like, Mr. Pak, a 30 something executive educated in America said jokingly as he smoked a cigarette with his colleagues: "sparkling!" He was referring to the country's latest ad campaign: "Korea, Sparkling!" According to the Korea Tourism Organization, the new slogan is a metaphor for Korea's passionate and warmhearted people, unique and creative 5,000 year old culture, and changing landscapes and seasons.
Mr. Pak went on to say in a more serious tone that people from Seoul tend to be more liberal and open to new and different ideas. He described Seoul as being a type of "cultural hotpot" where people from all over Korea and the world come to make a living. Kim Bo Hyun, a college student living on the outskirts of Seoul described the city and its people as being more trendy, unique, and fashionable than the rest of the country.
Kimchi Trivia
Even if you haven't been to Korea, chances are you've already heard about kimichi. But what is it really? Kimchi is fermented vegetables in seasoning – most often onions, garlic, and chili peppers which give it a spicy red color.
When most people think of kimchi, they picture the most popular type which is the red baechu or Chinese cabbage kimchi. However, kimchi is not always red or made with cabbage. The Korean Food Academy states there are actually over 100 different types of kimchi, and references to kimchi date as far back as 2,600 to 3,000 years ago.
Kimchi is such an important part of Korean culture that the locals believe in "kimchi power" or the supposed ability of this pickled concoction to cure almost any type of ailment from cancer to SARS. Actually, kimchi contains about 80% of the daily recommend amount of vitamin C and carotene. It also has high levels of vitamin A, thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), calcium, and iron.
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I am examining a trace from netscaler. On statistics -> IO Graphs , I am comparing bytes in flights and window size. Strangely , my bytes in flight is higher than window size. Only when I supply tcp stream as a display the problem seems to recover. When there is no input in display filter , bif exceeds the window size. Besides , when I enter vlan (nstrace.vlan ) it doesn't have an effect. Still bif is higher.
Note : I select Y-Field as tcp.analysis.bytes_in_flight and tcp.window_size ; then Y-axis as max(Y-Field).
Any idea would be appreciated.
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Bytes in flight and window size is a session based values. So exactly you need more things in the filter for the two graphs;
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I thought when I left the display filter empty , wireshark would search for all the sessions. So when it draws bytes_in_flight information for a specific session, it should have found the window size information for that specific session as well.
As I see it is not how wireshark draws graphs when I left display filter empty. I should look for how it behaves when no filters entered
Thanks for the response
(22 Dec '16, 00:00) Ozan_Cesur
First I have converted your answer into acomment, as it is more a comment.
If you leave the filter field empty. Wireshark looks at every packet and if it it contains a the field it draws the value (max, SUM...) But Wireshark does this without any kind of intelligence.
The intteligence is the display filter in this case, which need to be defined by the user.
But at least for the window size value there are some intelligent graphs available, as you have expected by the IO graph: Statistics -> TCP Stream Graphs -> Window Scaling
Statistics -> TCP Stream Graphs -> tcptrace
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Autumn is definitely in the air with cool mornings, leaves turning color and some early raking activities. It was another beautiful day but we sure could use the rain that might appear this evening. It is getting dry out there in non-irrigated areas! Above is a nice shot of one of blue varieties of fragrant heliotrope (Heliotropium arborescens). We had a great day out in the gardens. Big John, Larry H., Larry O., Terry N. and Cindy were on staff today and had a wide range of tasks including some Holiday Light Show (HLS) preparations by John, Larry H. and Terry. We're moving full steam ahead on the HLS set up over the coming eight weeks.
Our volunteers of Winifred, Shirley H., Kathy, Eva, Ron R., Lloyd, Dennis, Garrett, Alan, Bob K., Ron Y., Dave, Vern, Steve, Jim, Dick H., Dick P., Rollie, Dr. Gredler, Maury, Chuck S. and many others had a productive day with myriad projects occurring throughout the day. We also saw Becky, Maryam and many others.
'Versicolor' variegated giant reed (Arundo donax) – non hardy grass
'Dakota Gold' sneezeweed (Helenium amarum) – annual
'Carmencita Red' castor bean (Ricinus communis) with 'Sky Rocket' variegated fountain grass (Pennisetum x advena) – both annuals
fruits (drupes) of a female white fringetree (Chionanthus virginicus) – woody tree
Terry is already putting up lights on our outer fence!
underside of the leaf for white beam (Sorbus aria) – woody tree
variegated umbrella sedge (Cyperus albostriatus 'Variegatus') – not hardy
'Nagoya White' kale (Brassica oleracea) – annual
'Honorine Jobert' Japanese anemone (Anemone x hybrida) – perennial
'Little Henry' sweet coneflower (Rudbeckia subtomentosa) – perennial
'Solar Cascade' goldenrod (Solidago shortii) – perennial
'Summer Chocolate' mimosa tree (Albizia julibrissin) – non hardy woody (above and below)
'Black and Blue' blue anise sage (Salvia guaranitica) – annual
'Patio Sky Blue' gentian sage (Salvia patens) – annual
'Fireworks' rough-stemmed goldenrod (Solidago rugosa) – perennial
grafted Siberian cypress (Microbiota decussata) – woody shrub
sweet autumn clematis (Clematis terniflora) – perennial vine (fragrant!)
'Evening Fragrance' devil's trumpet (Datura meteloides) – annual (fragrant! poisonous!)
'Pamina' Japanese anemone (Anemone hupehensis var. japonica) – perennial
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Everybody's got something they want to hide. Whether it's that photo of you with a lampshade on your head that you don't want the kids to see, or the business plan for your next killer startup, it's nice to be able to encrypt files to keep your stuff to yourself. So how do you plan to go about that?
JavaEncryptor is a tool that pretty much tells you everything you need to know in its name. It's a Java app, so it will run on Linux, Mac, Windows, or just about any other system that has a current Java runtime installed. And the "encryptor" part means that you will take your original source file and turn it into encrypted gobbledegook, making it impossible for any mere mortal to see what's in that file. It's got a simple interface—just click the Encrypt button—and you can browse to the file you want to work on, enter a password, and go. While it encrypts your file, it's also compressing it, a handy added bonus.
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Tonight's episode is one you'll want to come back and re-visit over and over as we discuss Reunions and Anniversaries. We swap gossip about our recent high-school reunion, discuss the nature of what a reunion is meant to celebrate, and try to figure out who will be trying to bang who at our future reunions. We also spent time addressing how these reunions can revolve around anniversaries, what constitutes an anniversary, and how virtual reality could make all of this human re-connection irrelevant before long. So save the date, find a date, and meet us on this date.
The opening track this week is called "Anniversary Song" by Blanket Music. More of their music can be found Here.
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Beyonce Giselle Knowles's full name was born in Houston, Texas, USA on 4 September 1981. Beyonce is known as key personnel R & B musical group, Destiny's Child, established in 1990 with his best friend, LaTavia Roberson, when they were nine years old. is an R & B singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, fashion designer, and model from the United States. For his work in the field of music, he was awarded a Grammy Award and besides, he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his work in acting. Beginning Beyoncé fame was as a member of Destiny's Child that record sales have reached 50 million.
In 1998, the name Destiny's Child became known to the song "No, No, No Part 2". Although hit by the problem because the left two personnel, the trio Destiny's Child became one of the group R & B / pop of the most successful in the early 2000s. They produced four number one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, a few other hits, and two number one albums. After various success with Destiny's Child, Beyoncé released her first solo album Dangerously in Love in 2003, which is ranked on various charts. From this album came the single "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy," which both reached number one. The album also produced five Grammy Award in 2004. His second album was released on 4 September 2006, B'Day, again achieving success with their single "Deja Vu", "Ring the Alarm" and "Irreplaceable". In addition, the B'Day was nominated for five Grammy Awards for 2007.
Career Beyonce
Cover album Dangerously in Love (2003)
Beyoncé released his first solo album titled Dangerously In Love in mid-2003. Previously, Beyoncé has also been issued a single called '03 Bonnie & Clyde were released alongside Jay-Z at the end of 2002. Dangerously In Love album ranked first on the Billboard Hot 200, with sales of around 317,000 copies in its first week. Dangerously In Love album charts also dominate the world, such as in the UK, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, Greece, and the Philippines. Beyoncé also became the first female singer who occupy position 1 in the U.S. and UK albums and singles. Dangerously In Love has sold over 3.7 million copies in the United States and 8 million copies worldwide.
B'Day (2006)
Beyoncé released second studio album, B'Day in 4 September 2006. In the first week, B'Day sold more than 541,000 copies in the United States and dominate the Billboard Hot 200 album charts. In the UK, the album entered the Top 3 in the first week, and has sold more than 384,000 copies to now. B'Day also ruled Indonesia Top 50 album charts and has sold over 300,000 copies. Until now, B'Day has sold 6,046,540 copies worldwide.
The first single titled "Deja Vu", he releases it back together with Jay-Z in the month of June 2006. This single managed to occupy position 1 in the UK charts and position 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Beyoncé was re-released a second single, entitled "Ring The Alarm" that has spread across the Internet in August 2006. Singles only released in the U.S., and failed to achieve great success. Finally, Beyoncé finally released the third single titled "Irreplaceable" which is also a single tersuksesnya.
B'Day: Deluxe Edition
Beyoncé re-released new album titled B'Day Deluxe Edition in April 2007. This album is a repetition of the release of the album B'Day. In the album, there are a few new songs, including "Beautiful Liar" which brought together Latin superstar Shakira and is expected to be a big single. In Australia, Asia, and Europe, B'Day Deluxe Edition was released as a double disc consisting of a CD / DVD. DVDs entitled "B'Day Anthology Video Album" featuring 12 videos from B'Day has been made in a short time. Meanwhile, in America, B'Day Anthology Video Album was released separately from B'Day Deluxe Editon.
I Am ... Sasha Fierce
On 18 November 2008, Knowles released his third solo album with the title of the album I Am ... Sasha Fierce. Contains 15 songs with hits single song called If I Were a Boy and Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), each of which was released on October 8, 2008, before the album was released, the song Halo ang released on January 20, 2009 Diva and songs that will be released on February 10, 2009. This album won six Grammy awards in January 2010, making him the only female singer who received six awards in one night. Knowles confirms new album titled 4 released on June 24, 2011. The album contains 12 tracks with the song Run the World (Girls) and Best Thing I Never Had a main track.
Related to love life hit CRAZY IN LOVE singer is, a relationship with R & B singer, Jay-Z. 4 April 2008, finally Beyonce is married to Jay-Z at a wedding ceremony that closed in New York and only invited family and close relatives.
Biography / Profile Beyonce Knowles
Name: Beyoncé Giselle Knowles
Place and date of birth: Houston, Texas, 4 September 1981
Career: penyany R & B, songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, fashion designer, and model from the United States.
Studio album
2003 - Dangerously in Love
2006 - B'Day / B'Day: Deluxe Edition
2008 - I Am ... Sasha Fierce / I Am ... Sasha Fierce: Deluxe Edition
Video Released
Live at Wembley (2004)
BET Presents Beyoncé (2006)
Beyoncé The Ultimate Performer (2006)
B'Day Anthology Video Album (2007)
The Beyoncé Experience Live (2007)
I Am ... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas (2009)
I Am ... World Tour (2010)


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Stop me if you've seen this before. Last spring, for the third year in a row, Cape Elizabeth's boys' lacrosse juggernaut captured the Class B title. There's a good chance a similar photo will be taken again in June.
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Coach: Andrew Wood (third year, 17-18 overall record)
2015 record: 13-6 (Lost, 3-1, in eight innings, to Greely in Western B Final)
Top returning players: Bryce Hewitt (Senior), Nate Ingalls (Senior), Matt Riggle (Senior), Dylan Roberts (Senior), Marshal Peterson (Junior), Brendan Tinsman (Sophomore)
Pivotal games: April 27 FALMOUTH, May 11 GREELY, May 20 YARMOUTH, May 27 @ Greely, May 31 @ Yarmouth
Coach's comment: "We return all our pitchers from a year ago and a Division I catcher. Overall, across the board, we're stronger at every position. We have team speed, we can hit, pitch and play defense. We're excited, hungry and hope to be playing our best baseball come June."
The Forecaster's forecast: Cape Elizabeth had a tremendous season a year ago, but the Capers are still fuming over how it ended, with an agonizing extra inning loss to rival Greely in the regional final, a contest that the Capers feel should have never gotten to an eighth inning after a disputed call allowed the Rangers to tie the score. While the pain remains from that loss, this year's team will use it as fuel as it tries to finish the job. The pieces are in place for that to happen.
Baseball success always starts on the mound and Cape Elizabeth has an ace in Peterson, who went 8-1 with a 0.63 earned run average in 52 innings last spring when he was a second-team league all-star. Hewitt (1.17 ERA) and Ingalls (2.52 ERA during a first-team all-star a season ago) are crafty southpaws who will frustrate the opposition. Tinsman (2.33 ERA) will also see some time on the hill, but for the most part, he'll be behind the plate.
Tinsman, who has already committed to Wake Forest University, also wields a potent bat and paces the offense. Ingalls (who plays centerfield when he's not pitching) and Roberts (a shortstop and outfielder) are other top hitters. Hewitt (first base when not pitching), Peterson (first base and outfield when not on the mound) and Riggle (catcher, third base) are other experienced hitters who will help the Capers score runs. Senior outfielder Jack O'Rourke, junior second baseman Pat MacDonald and sophomore shortstop Sean Agrodnia are new to the squad and provide depth.
Cape Elizabeth learned how to win a year ago. This spring, they expect to be a top team in Class B South and to get to that elusive state game. The Capers last won a state title in 2004. This could be the squad that ends that drought.
Coach: Joe Henrikson (19th year, 233-90 overall record, one state championship)
2015 record: 8-9 (Lost, 15-10, to Poland in Western Class B preliminary round)
Top returning players: Tess Haller (Senior), Megan Nicholson (Senior), Anna Torre (Sophomore)
Pivotal games: April 25 @ York, April 27 FALMOUTH, May 6 @ Fryeburg, May 9 @ Gray-NG, May 11 GREELY, May 20 YARMOUTH, May 27 @ Greely, May 31 @ Yarmouth
Coach's comment: "I'm anxious to see how we do. We'll have three freshmen starting, maybe four, and one or two sophomores. We have a lot of new people. You have to have pitching, so kids aren't under pressure for seven innings. Jessie has a good upside. I'm always optimistic."
The Forecaster's forecast: Cape Elizabeth found itself in a lot of slugfests a year ago. This spring, the Capers are hoping for more consistent pitching and a return to a winning record.
Freshman Jessie Robicheaw will step into the breach on the mound. Henrikson feels she could develop into a special pitcher, but she'll need time to get comfortable at the high school level. Nicholson moves behind the plate this spring. She hit .383 with 10 runs batted in last season. Haller, the erstwhile catcher and reigning first-team league all-star, replaces standout Ashley Tinsman at shortstop and will pace the offense with her booming bat. She hit .453, blasted eight doubles and a pair of home runs and had 23 RBI in 2015. Torre, the third baseman this season, and junior outfielder Kelly O'Sullivan, are other hitters to watch. The Capers lost their opener Thursday, 12-4, to visiting Wells. Robicheaw fanned nine in her debut and Haller, Nicholson and O'Sullivan all had multiple hits.
Class B South features an abundance of talented teams, so nothing will come easily for Cape Elizabeth, but this squad should steadily improve in the weeks to come, male the playoffs for the 16th time in 17 years and perhaps make a deep run if all goes well.
Coach: Ben Raymond (19th year, 232-41 overall record, 10 state championships)
2015 record: 13-2 (Beat Yarmouth, 7-5, to win third straight Class B state championship)
Top returning players: J Bottomley (Senior), Tommy Brett (Senior), Alex Narvaez (Senior), Riley Pillsbury (Senior), R.J. Sarka (Senior), Ben Ekedahl (Junior), Gavin Spidle (Junior), Connor Thoreck (Junior), Owen Thoreck (Junior), Tate Perkins (Sophomore), Finn Raymond (Sophomore), Cole Spencer (Sophomore)
Pivotal games: April 27 @ Yarmouth, April 30 SCARBOROUGH, May 11 FALMOUTH, May 14 @ South Portland, May 27 YARMOUTH, May 31 @ Falmouth
Coach's comment: "We graduated some good kids, but so far, we're looking pretty good. I have a good group of kids who worked hard in the offseason and preseason. We have a great junior class. Our skills and experience are better than they were last year at this point. We just have to pull it together. We'll be balanced on offense. The guys embrace the expectations. They're very focused."
The Forecaster's forecast: Cape Elizabeth has re-solidified its status as the state's premier power, as last year's title made it three in a row, the first time the program managed a three-peat since 2000. The Capers lost some standouts to graduation, most notably All-American and reigning Spring Male Athlete of the Year Griffin Thoreck, All-State selection Jack Drinan and all-stars Noah Haversat and Ben Shea, but once again return a veritable juggernaut.
Owen Thoreck was a second-team all-star last spring and will be one of many scoring threats. Also looking to fill the net on a regular basis will be Bottomley, Perkins, Pillsbury, Sarka and Connor Thoreck. Raymond and Spencer will handle faceoff duties. The defense has some holes to fill, but Brett, Ekedahl and Spidle will be up to the task and Narvaez has shown for the past couple years that he's capable of making big saves in big games. Good luck matching up with all this talent.
A fourth straight title won't come easily. Cape Elizabeth (which opened with an 17-8 home win over Waynflete behind four goals from Connor Thoreck and three apiece from Bottomley, Perkins, Sarka and Owen Thoreck) will be tested on several occasions during the regular season and there's no guarantee they'll beat out Falmouth for the top spot in Class B South. The regional title will likely come down to the Capers and Yachtsmen for the eighth year in a row. If Cape Elizabeth passes that daunting test, it will likely have to beat Yarmouth, which is even stronger this year than it was last spring, in the state final for the fourth consecutive season. The hurdles are there, but the Capers know how to win. It would be naive to think that they won't find a way yet to triumph yet again.
Coach: Kate Spark (second year)
2015 record: 7-6 (Lost, 6-4, to Waynflete in Western B quarterfinals)
Top returning players: Mo Lavallee (Senior), Hannah Bosworth (Junior), Caroline Coburn (Junior), Mariah Deschino (Junior), Kinnon McGrath (Junior), Chloe Chapin (Sophomore), Susie Graham (Sophomore)
Pivotal games: April 27 YARMOUTH, May 6 FALMOUTH, May 11 @ Kennebunk, May 21 YORK, May 24 @ NYA, May 28 @ Yarmouth
Coach's comment: "We lost a lot of seniors last year, so this year we're a small and young group. My hope is to really have the girls come together and grow as a team. There is a lot of potential with such a young group and I'm excited to see how they step up."
The Forecaster's forecast: After going to the state final in 2014, the Capers had their moments last spring, but ultimately were ousted by a familiar nemesis. Cape Elizabeth has a lot of talent back, but will miss reigning Spring Female Athlete of the Year Kate Bosworth, who graduated.
This year's team figures to feature a lot of firepower. The offense is led by Deschino, a second-team all-star in 2015, who will also be the main draw taker. Hannah Bosworth, Chapin, Coburn and Graham will also score their share of goals. Lavallee will anchor the defense, along with junior Julia Lennon and freshman Tori McGrath. Kinnon McGrath will step in in goal and will be spelled at times by freshman Erin Foley. The Capers lost a tough one in the opener Thursday to visiting Waynflete, letting a three-goal second half lead slip away before falling in overtime, 8-7. Deschino dominated in the draw circle and Coburn scored three times in a losing effort.
The Capers might take some time to hit their stride, but the talent is undeniable. There are a lot of strong teams in Class B, but by season's end, Cape Elizabeth could be one of the best. This will be a fun team to watch in the weeks to come.
Coach: Doug Worthley (21st year, two state championships)
2015 results:
(Boys) 12th @ Class B state meet
(Girls) 6th @ Class B state meet
Top returning athletes:
(Boys) Harry Queeney (Senior), Henry Shroder (Senior), Jacob Allen (Junior), Mac Huffard (Junior), Tony Inhorn (Sophomore), Arsen Scheindel (Sophomore)
(Girls) Montana Braxton (Senior), Lily Norris (Senior), Katie Oberholtzer (Senior), Lily Bergh (Junior), Anna Friberg (Junior), Kate Ginder (Junior), Liv Palma (Junior)
Coach's comment: "The girls hope to be in the top eight at the state meet. The boys will look to hold on to the eighth place finish at states from last season and maybe even move up a place or two."
The Forecaster's forecast: Cape Elizabeth's outdoor track program once again features some top-notch talent.
The boys have to replace state meet scorers Eddie Galvin and Nate Weare. This year's team will look to Allen, Huffard, Inhorn and Scheindel to lead the distance contingent. That group should score an abundance of points. Queeney and Shroder are veteran sprinters. They're joined by sophomores Jacob Budischewsky, Matt Concannon, Alex Glidden and Hans Kremer. On the field side, Queeney is a top jumper. Throwers to watch include junior Jack O'Kelly and sophomores Luc Houle, Ben Keller and Nate LaBrie. Look for the Capers to be very strong during the regular season and to move into the top 10 at the state meet.
On the girls' side, Palma is the top returner. She was third in the mile last season. She was also part of a third-place 4×800 relay team. Bergh, Friberg and Ginder (part of the scoring relay team) also have experience. Freshmen Kelsey Kennedy and Alicia Lawrence had strong cross country seasons and project to be distance runners to watch. Norris is the top returning sprinter. Junior Erin Thibeault and sophomore Sophie Garland-Dore look to make their mark. Oberholtzer could be one of the conference's top jumpers. She's joined by seniors Montana Braxton and Taylor Connell and sophomore Kristen Penley. The girls face several tough conference foes, but should contend. This is a team that could match or better last year's state meet finish.
Coach: Andy Strout (38th year, 16 state championships)
2015 record: 13-3 (Beat Camden Hills, 4-1, to win third straight Class B state championship)
Top returning players: Michael Mills (Senior), Jimmy Salerno (Senior)
Pivotal matches: April 29 FALMOUTH, May 4 YARMOUTH, May 13 WAYNFLETE, May 23 @ Falmouth
Coach's comment: "We graduated five, so early season, we'll have to see who steps up. We have a good group of juniors who are capable. If we develop as the season progresses, we could challenge for our fourth consecutive state championship."
The Forecaster's forecast: The Cape Elizabeth juggernaut rolled on last season and despite graduation losses, the Capers have to be viewed as the favorite to win Class B again.
This year's team will be led at first singles by Mills, a first-team WMC all-star in 2015. Salerno, a doubles player last year, is in line to play singles this time around. After that, there are several promising players, including seniors Will Gibson and Wyatt Newhall, juniors Carter Brock, Mac Brucker, Pietro Frerricini, Matt Galvin, Ted Hall and Declan McCormick, who will fill spots and add depth.
There are a fair amount of question marks around this team, but by season's end, Cape Elizabeth will be position to add yet another piece of hardware to the school's overstuffed trophy case.
Coach: Sarah Boeckel (sixth year)
2015 record: 9-4 (Lost, 3-2, to Yarmouth in Western Class B quarterfinals)
Top returning players: Maddie Bowe (Senior), Taylor Hansen (Senior), Sarah O'Connor (Senior), Erin Whitcomb (Senior), Liv Clifford (Junior), Katie Gilman (Sophomore)
Pivotal matches: April 26 @ NYA, April 29 @ Falmouth, May 2 GREELY, May 4 @ Yarmouth, May 9 NYA, May 13 @ Waynflete, May 18 @ Greely, May 23 FALMOUTH
Coach's comment: "I feel great about the season. We only lost one player from our top seven from last year and the six remaining are experienced players. We have great leadership that will help us in those tough matches. We had a tough loss in the quarterfinals last year and I know we don't want to experience that this season."
The Forecaster's forecast: Cape Elizabeth could be primed to do great things in the weeks to come. Several key players return and a pair of key newcomers will help the cause.
Clifford was a first-team all-star last year and she returns to play first singles. Gilman, a second-team all-star in 2015, is in the second singles spot. Whitcomb projects to play third singles. The first doubles team will consist of Fall and Winter Female Athlete of the Year Bowe and O'Connor. Hansen is penciled in for second doubles. Senior Carter Harvey, coming off a strong basketball season, or freshman Emelie Jarquin will likely fill the other doubles spot. This is a talented nucleus.
Class B South will be interesting this spring, as two-time defending state champion Greely has been weakened by graduation. That opens the door for a team like Cape Elizabeth and if this squad comes together as hoped, the Capers' first state crown since 2007 could be the end result.
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Senior Nate Ingalls hopes to pitch Cape Elizabeth's baseball team back to the regional final and beyond this spring.
Junior Marshal Peterson is another dominant arm on a deep pitching staff.
Senior Dylan Roberts is another returning veteran who wants to win a championship in his final season.
Sophomore catcher Brendan Tinsman, who has already verbally committed to Wake Forest University, wields a powerful bat.
Senior J Bottomley has scored some clutch goals for the Capers. He'll tickle the twine again regularly this spring.
Senior Alex Narvaez returns for a final season in goal. He hasn't gotten enough credit for his steady play and contributions to the Capers' championships.
Junior Connor Thoreck will look to join his twin brother, Owen, as a top scorer this season.
Junior Owen Thoreck has a nose for the goal and a flair for the dramatic.
Senior Riley Pillsbury is yet another talented veteran who will play an even bigger role this spring.
Senior R. J. Sarka is another potential top scorer for the Capers.
Junior Mariah Deschino is one of the best girls' lacrosse players in the state. She's dominant in the draw circle and unstoppable with the ball on her stick. She hopes to lead Cape Elizabeth's girls' lacrosse team deep into the playoffs.
Senior Hannah Bosworth is another returning star for the Capers.
Sophomore Susie Graham is a budding star.
Junior Mac Huffard is part of a deep distance contingent for Cape Elizabeth's boys' outdoor track team.
Sophomore Tony Inhorn is an emerging star in the distance races.
Sophomore Arsen Scheindel is another distance runner to watch.
Senior Katie Oberholtzer will be one of the conference's top jumpers this season.
Junior Liv Palma came in third in the mile last spring and is aiming for the top spot this season.
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Given his talent, ambition and track record - not to mention his looks and his A-list wife - it's no surprise that Benjamin Millepied has been dubbed dance's biggest crossover star since Mikhail Baryshnikov.
Born in Bordeaux to a former ballerina, the 36-year-old trained in a Lyon conservatory from the age of 13 and in 1993, while still in his teens, moved to New York to study at New York City Ballet.
By 2001, he was the company's principal dancer, but it was his involvement in Darren Aronofsky's Oscar-winning 2010 film Black Swan that propelled him out of the arts pages and into the gossip columns. As well as choreographing the film's dance scenes and appearing in them, he began a relationship with the film's star, Natalie Portman.
But Millepied has crossed over in other ways too. In 2011, he quit New York City Ballet. A year later he quit New York as well, marrying Portman and moving to Los Angeles, where he founded LA Dance Project, the enterprise which brings him to the Edinburgh International Festival this week. The company will perform works by William Forsythe and Merce Cunningham as well as Millepied's own piece, Moving Parts.
While notionally a dance company, LA Dance Project is actually a collaborative arts co-operative whose other members include composer Nico Muhly (who has worked with Philip Glass, Bjork and Brooklyn art rockers Grizzly Bear among others) and producer Charles Fabius. The two other members of the controlling quintet are art consultant Matthieu Humery, formerly of Christie's, and filmmaker Dimitri Chamblas, who also works as a choreographer.
"Knowing that you were pretty much set for failure trying to build a dance company from scratch in America, since no-one's been able to do it for some time, I took the time to think about how I wanted the company to be structured," Millepied explains.
"The collective was just a way for me to say it's important to surround yourself with people who are specialists in their own right. I wanted to have the ability to be able to count on other people to help me gather talent and think about the company.''
He compared the approach to that of George Balanchine, who co-founded New York City Ballet in the late 1940s with wealthy, Harvard-educated Lincoln Kirstein, a writer and art collector-turned-impressario.
''Sergei Diaghilev [the founder of Ballets Russes] too was very, very cultured and involved in all aspects of the arts,'' adds Millepied. ''So I thought that it would be a very positive thing to make these people responsible."
While Diaghilev was a one-off, Millepied thinks he has his 21st-century version of Kirstein in producer Charles Fabius. The Dutch-born producer is a former programme director of the Paris Grand Opera and is currently a consultant for New York's Guggenheim Museum.
In other words he's plugged into virtually every mover, shaker and (importantly) benefactor in the world of American arts. Working with him, says Millepied, has been key to the success of LA Dance Project since its inaugural performances last year.
Despite the difficulties of starting a dance company - especially in Los Angeles, whose "provincial quality" is allied to a mistrust of incomers with new ideas, says Millepied - LA Dance Project has so far resisted the temptation to sweeten its repertoire with easy work. Accordingly, the rarely performed Merce Cunningham piece Millepied is bringing to Edinburgh this week is difficult, even by Cunningham's standards.
Called Winterbranch, it dates from 1964 and, in its original staging, began with Cunningham crawling over a floor holding a torch. It explores what Cunningham called "facts in dancing" - those facts in this context being falling down and getting up again - and has a score by La Monte Young. It consists of two sounds which the composer once described as ashtrays scraping against a mirror and wooden blocks rubbed against a Chinese gong.
The original lighting concept was by painter Robert Rauschenberg, a regular Cunningham collaborator, and was intended to mimic car headlights sweeping across the dancers. Rauschenberg also designed the costumes.
"That piece is a shock for a lot of people," says Millepied. "Some people cannot sit through it." He chuckles devilishly at the idea. "I find it so modern and so emotional in a way that his works aren't necessarily. It is tortuous.
"It's not the Merce you're used to … But it's a great piece and we wanted to make a statement that some of that modern American dance repertoire is going to stay alive and be performed by our company."
As well as his own piece, Moving Parts, which has a score by Nico Muhly and costumes by designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy of fashion label Rodarte, Millepied has included William Forsythe's Quintett in his Edinburgh programme. Created in 1993 as an elegy of sorts for the choreographer's wife, then terminally-ill, it's one of Forsythe's most celebrated works and uses as its soundtrack Gavin Bryar's 1972 piece Jesus' Blood Never Failed Me Yet. "It has a very liberating quality, very much a celebration-of-life quality," says Millepied. "So it's a good counterpoint to Winterbranch, in my view."
Away from the rarefied atmosphere of the Edinburgh International Festival, Millepied has made it his mission to take dance beyond the proscenium arch, to use it to colonise other spaces and by doing so win new audiences.
The company has already performed at the Design Museum in London and at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, and this autumn he's planning a performance at the iconic Union Station in Los Angeles. "We're doing an opera," he explains. "Dancers will be navigating through the station during rush hour with singers and an orchestra. So that's the sort of thing I'm very interested in." He has something similar planned for the Pompidou Centre in Paris.
It was that same yearning for artistic expansion that saw Millepied say yes to film-maker Darren Aronofsky's request that he choreograph Black Swan when filming began in 2009. This was despite the fact that its gothic plot is hardly the best advertisement for dance: it turns on a ballerina whose obsession with her role in Swan Lake brings her close to mental breakdown.
"It was a no-brainer," he says of the decision. "All stories are allowed to be told in film and in art, and the idea that the dance world wasn't portrayed well … well, not so long ago [Bolshoi Ballet artistic director] Sergei Filin had acid thrown in his face, so it is an obsessional art form. But Black Swan brought a lot of people to dance for the first time and brought a lot of momentum and interest to dance that we're still feeling right now. And it's a movie, for Christ's sake. It was a thriller, a rollercoaster."
Next year, Benjamin Millepied embarks on yet another crossover when he leaves Los Angeles to take up the role of director of dance at Paris Opera Ballet. He will retain an interest in LA Dance Project and continue to act in an advisory capacity, but with the world's oldest and most prestigious national ballet company under his command it's fair to say transatlantic crossings will be kept to a minimum.
The Paris job sees him return to his native country, of course, but also to a European style of arts funding which is very different from the American approach he's used to, in which rich patrons are wooed over cocktails.
Broadly he's optimistic about the state of dance in France - "one of the remarkable things about the country and the culture is the fact that you have young people in the theatres still," he says - but aware, too, that money is tight everywhere and arts budgets are no exception.
"When things are hard you can get away with more and you can do more," he says. "People have more of a thirst and a need for a change. So I actually think it's a good time to take it on."
Perhaps he should make his first task a production of the ballet Diaghalev and Balanchine mounted in Paris in 1929: The Prodigal Son.
LA Dance Project performs Quintett, Winterbranch and Moving Parts at the Edinburgh Playhouse, August 24-26


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Preserving the past is as important as planning the future, and the electric railway system known as the Hagerstown and Frederick Railway was vital in the development of these communities. To help preserve this history, The H&F Railway Fund has been established with The Community Foundation of Frederick County and becomes one of more than 700 funds under management.
The fund was created by Alex Postpischil, one of the founders of The Hagerstown & Frederick Railway Historical Society (H&FRHS), located in Frederick, Maryland. Grants from the fund will assist H&FRHS with preserving the heritage and history of the electric railway system that served these communities in the first half of the 20th century. The 87½ mile network of passenger and freight trolley service was a vital link for farmers, merchants, and students.
To make a secure, online donation to The H&F Railway Fund, visit www.FrederickCountyGives.org/HFRailway. Checks made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County may be mailed to 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, 21701, with the name of the specific fund on the memo line. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. To learn more about how the Community Foundation impacts Frederick County, visit www.FrederickCountyGives.org