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(CNET News.com)
by Declan McCullagh. The Bush administration has proposed that Web sites keep records of who uploads photographs or videos in case police determine the content is illegal and choose to investigate. That proposal surfaced in a private meeting during which U.S. Department of Justice officials tried to convince industry representatives such as AOL and Comcast that data retention would be valuable in investigating terrorism, child pornography and other crimes. A second purpose of the meeting was to ask Internet service providers how much it would cost to record details on their subscribers for two years.


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Flatbreads are a widely consumed staple in India. The category includes a number of flatbread varieties like roti (chapati), poori, naan, sheermal, paratha, and more. Parathas can be further divided into categories one of which is stuffed parathas. Stuffed parathas consist of a ticker flatbread with a filling of mashed vegetables, lentils, and pulses. A popular and commonly loved flatbread is mooli paratha or radish stuffed paratha.
The mooli paratha packs some delicious flavours. The bread consists of shredded radish mixed with a bunch of spices like carom, cumin, and garam masala, filled inside dough kneaded with water, oil, and salt. The final result is a crusty paratha loaded with finger licking good flavours, best enjoyed with pickle or curd, especially when the mercury has dropped a few degrees. Follow the simple recipe below to roll out some flawless mooli parathas at home!
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- 2 cups grated radish
- 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp carom seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
- 1 tsp finely chopped green chilies
- 1 tbsp Salt
For the stuffing
- Knead the flour, water, ghee, and salt into a smooth dough. Divide the dough into small pieces and shape into round balls and flatten.
- In another bowl mix all the ingredients for the stuffing.
- Flatten out the dough between your palms and place some filling in the center.
- Wet the edges and bring together to enclose the filling. Pinch to seal.
- Roll out this stuffed ball to smoothen, dip in dry flour and roll out as thinly as you can without tearing.
- Heat a pan, lower the heat and place one parantha over it. When the edges start lifting and browning, take some ghee and make a trail along the outer edge of the parantha and some on the surface. Flip and brown on both sides. Make the rest of the parathas in the same manner.
- Serve hot.

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Episode 29
Episode 29: Listener Questions
April 5th, 2017
36 mins 12 secs
About this Episode
WOW WOW WOW! We are absolutely blown away by the number of you listening to our podcast!
Well, it is really YOUR podcast. Each episode is created with YOU in mind & in heart. This one in particular as it is all about answering listener questions. So fun!
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If you have called, emailed or commented with a question we have written it down, considered it and will answer it. Today we answer several. If we didn't get to yours yet, we will on another Listener Questions episode, so everyone stay tuned!
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Pioneers gathered once more for #HackCon3
Hackquarters Pioneers is an entrepreneurship community supporting high school and university students, who want to try themselves in teams of the next generation startups or found a startup of their own. With this purpose, Hackquarters organizes quarterly HackCon events. From the day the event series started to spread entrepreneurship all over our region, we organized 40+ meetups at 14 Universities reaching 2000+ students.
Moving forward with social entrepreneurship events and Hacker meetups we are aiming to catch every potential young entrepreneur in order to turn their ideas into successful startups.
So, let's talk about our community; Hackquarters Convention, shortly HackCon. Our 1st and 2nd HackCons gathered in Kolektif House, in October'17 and February'18. Last Saturday, on 21st of July, we get together for HackCon3 at Akmerkez, Istanbul.
We had breakfast together and talked briefly about what we were doing from the beginning and what is next. During the gathering, we realized that our community has expanded more than we expected. We've organized really cool events, inspiring high school and university students since September 2017. While talking about it all, we saw the big picture; our potential. (I'll also write about it in the next article.)
Next, Namık Kural, one of the first angel investors in Turkey, took a stage. We discussed the way entrepreneurship ecosystem developed for the past years and how it progresses with advanced technology. Namık Kural has a lot of experience in his field and his speech helped us to see entrepreneurship from a different point of view. It was very educative.
In Hackquarters Pioneers, we have different groups like Alpha, Beta and Omega. If you know about product's creating circle, you may be heard these words before. Alpha members are fresh newbies, who are in the beginning of all process, and trying to gain more knowledge to become "beta". Beta members are the ones who had internships in startups or volunteered in organizing our events, so they've gained experience. Omegas are the last ring of the chain, the ones finally turned an idea into a startup. They help Alphas and Betas to complete the same process successfully.
After Namık Kural's speech, our Omegas took over the event. Ata Cengiz from Tarlamvar, Nilsu Sertatıl and Baran Öncel from Glamy, Gözde Büyükacaroğlu from Vivoo, Emir Emanetoğlu from Smopin, Serkan Bağçe from Startupmarket, Volkan Kırtok from Neytiv and Mert Kıray from Octovan were with us at HackCon 3. They shared their experience and explained how they passed the obstacles on their way to success in their startups. Our less experienced Pioneers were pretty active, asking a lot of questions to our Omegas.
At the end of the event, we divided our attendees into 5 groups, mentored by the Omegas. We laid on the grass of terrace and worked on business canvas models for tech and innovation focused companies which enriched entrepreneurship ecosystem; as it is very important to apply theoretical knowledge into practical use. We'll also integrate this kind of small workshops into our upcoming events.
We were honored to be with people who really want to have an impact on the young generation and share knowledge like we do within Hackquarters Pioneers. Also, watching our Pioneers improve more and more every time we meet, makes us extremely happy.
We are grateful to the people who help us to make HackCon3 even greater. Thank you, Namık Kural for being with us and sharing your experience.
And thank you, Omegas for mentorship and support during HackCon3.
Finally, many thanks to Akmerkez for support and venue sponsorship. We really enjoyed being at Akmerkez.
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Sodexo Scholarships
Part-time: available
Prospective PG students (inc. current UG): not available
Current PG students: available
Entry year: 2013/14
Postgraduate taught: available
Postgraduate research: available
Application deadline: 1 April 2014
About the scholarship
Students can apply under one of three areas:
- Overcoming hardship to remain on the course
- Unforeseen circumstances creating financial hardship
Star Student
- Outstanding academic achievement or improvement
- Course-related contribution
Community Contribution
- To the University of Bradford community
- To the wider local community
Eligibility criteria
All current students (not in receipt of any other scholarship) based at the University of Bradford and registered on a full award programme. You can be Home, EU or International; undergraduate or postgraduate; full time or part-time. If you have been awarded the scholarship in a previous year then you are not able to apply again.
Eligible countries
Students from all countries, who meet the criteria, are eligible.
Payment amount & frequency
Sodexo are funding four scholarships of £1,250.
This is a one-off payment made at the end of April/beginning of May 2014.
How to apply
Applications are now closed.
Closing date: 1 April 2014.
Find out more
Applications will be shortlisted, and the shortlisted candidates will be considered by a panel.
Successful applicants will be informed via email by the 30 April. If you have not heard by this date then your application has not been successful.
Please do not contact us for the outcome of your application or for feedback. Successful students will be required to provide a short statement after they have received the scholarship explaining how it has helped them.


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BeautyFeet is a spray in micro-emulsion. This means that the nourishing ingredients can penetrate the skin for optimal care.
Natural lactic acid provides a stable acid barrier and thus act to prevent nail fungus and athlet's feet. It recreates the damaged acid barrir and is highly effective in stopping the metabolism of dermatophytes and spores.
Urea provides moisture, softens the skin and helps shed hardened skin. Dermatophytes cannot flourish, and your feet will become supple and soft.
Natural sage extract is deodorizing, thus preventing humidity and gives a pleasant, fresh scent.
Dexpanthenol increases your skin's suppleness.
Hold the bottle upside down for spraying.
If used twice daily, Beauty Feet will result in beautiful, well-groomed feet.
How to use BeautyFeet:
Use spray on your feet twice in the morning and evening.
Morgens und abends die Füße mit dem Spray einsprühen.
Hold the bottle upside down for spraying.
For external use only. Avoid eye contact.


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Doves, Serpents and Peace
Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times in every way. The Lord be with you all
2 Thessalonians 3:16
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
Matthew 10:16
Doves connect us to the days of Noah and the sign of Jonah (as Jonah means dove) Also, the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus after He was baptized as a dove.
Wise (or shrewd) as a serpent is a principle about the technique of waling among wolve. Avoid snares and do not stoop to deception. Wise is the key word.
- Don't get caught in the enemies traps
- Live in dove like innocence in good conscience before God
- Live a pure and holy life
- Act in compassion (Matthew 9:36)
- Deny carnal desires
- Strive to be gentle without compromise
- Be sacrificial without being taken advantage of.
- Take the high road.
1 Peter 2:12 Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles that whereas they speak against you as evildoers they may be your good works which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.


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By Joan Allen
People helping animals helping people.
"Porter has helped find and arrest numerous criminals, save lives and bring closure to families of missing and deceased people and with the hard work, dedication and commitment of all those involved, he will return to service soon enough to continue making a difference every day.
Trooper First Class Matt Warren and K9 Trooper Porter, a 77-pound black German shepherd, have been partners since January of 2014. Trooper Warren explains, "I not only have a working partner while I am on duty with Porter, but also a best friend to go home with. Porter and I have spent countless hours together on missions and calls for service in both the day and night through all types of terrain and environments and he never quits on me. Porter never says no to any challenge or task I put before him. Porter and Matt have tracked many wanted persons as well as missing persons. A lot of the wanted tracks they have conducted have been for fleeing suspects from crimes related to domestic violence and assaults. "One of the tracks I can remember was on December 16, 2015 about 3:20 a.m. We were dispatched to the town of Deep River, CT, for a report of a domestic violence dispute. While en route, I was informed that a male subject was currently banging on the door of a residence and demanding to gain access as he had come back to the residence in an effort to cause injury to another person living there. He had escaped so we continued to track him through the center of town until Porter suddenly turned into a business area. Porter continued down a narrow alley through the business area and began to circle a large tree. I then spotted the male suspect within the tree attempting to hide, and I placed the male suspect into custody with Porter by my sided protecting me. The male was subsequently charged with multiple domestic violence offenses." So when Porter recently fell 25 feet from a cliff while on a search and rescue mission to locate an intoxicated and suicidal woman during the night, Matt wanted to get his partner the best medical care for his badly injured forearm. Porter was rushed to a veterinary clinic and x-rays showed he had no broken bones. His forelimb was placed in a splint and six weeks later he received an MRI. Throughout this time, Porter couldn't walk properly on his forelimb. "I was fortunate enough to be referred to Project GO and Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group (VOSM) through Dr. Debbie Gross of Wizard of Paws Physical Rehabilitation for Animals in Colchester, CT," says Matt. "After over four months of searching for proper care and treatment for Porter's injuries at multiple veterinary facilities, Porter and I contacted the wonderful team of people at VOSM and within a week's time, I was able to transport Porter to VOSM in Annapolis, MD, where we received the proper care, treatment, and love that Porter so desperately needed." Dr. Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., Chief of Staff and Co-Principle, VOSM Group, and Founder and CEO of Project Go, says Project Go's mission is to provide funding for injured working animals. "We will be an organization that strives to secure medical care to return these animals to their working roles– people helping animals helping people." Fortunately, Project GO was able to help injured search and rescue K-9 Porter.
Dr. Debra Canapp giving Porter an ultrasound.
"Although he received treatment at the local level, he did not show improvements, and his retirement became eminent," says Dr. Canapp.
"Porter's rehabilitation therapist contacted Project GO for financial assistance, and his evaluation with my team at VOSM was arranged quickly. Porter's injuries were found to be mid-grade strains, and regenerative medicine with stem cells and platelet rich plasma was recommended for treatment. The regenerative medicine treatment has helped Porter's injuries heal, and he continues to do well with his brace and rehabilitation therapy." Dr. Canapp says for the past ten years with Veterinary Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Group, he has had the pleasure of providing care for thousands of injured animals. "It is humbling to see the growth of specialty veterinary medicine over this time and our clients' overwhelming desire to seek out specialty care for their pets' injuries. Over that same ten years, I have also seen countless injured animals, such as working dogs, shelter animals, and animals from rescue organizations, be denied specialty care in orthopedics and neurology for their injuries based on the limited financial resources of such organizations. "Last year," says Canapp, I made the decision that it was time to find a way to provide a source of funding for working dog groups, shelters, rescues, search and rescue groups, and animal sanctuaries that need financial assistance in providing the best care for injured animals. "The short-term goals of Project GO include providing funding for the treatment of orthopedic and neurologic injuries found in working dogs, shelter and rescue animals, and animal sanctuaries with limited funding. It is our goal over the next 18 months that Project GO will be able to provide financial assistance for the care of 40 injured animals." "Long-term goals of Project GO include providing education and training for veterinary healthcare professionals in developing countries, creating a network of global partnerships and alliances for the care of injured animals, connecting human and veterinary health breakthroughs through translational medicine, and to provide funding for the cultivation of lifesaving breakthroughs in veterinary medicine." Dr. Canapp says, "Our overall vision is to have a just world where all injured animals have access to care for a better future." Project Go was able to come along at the exact moment that the VOSM Academy Certification Program also became a reality. VOSM Academy is working hard to provide training and education in the areas of arthroscopy, sports medicine, regenerative medicine, and diagnostic ultrasound for fellow veterinarians across the country, and around the world. Each VOSMA certified practice or practitioner will have the skills and equipment needed to help injured animals through the funding provided by Project GO. The VOSMA network of members currently spans the United States, and will expand to Finland, Australia, Germany, and Japan. Having this network of providers available is helpful for Project GO in ensuring that the care provided to injured animals through its funding meets an exceptional standard of care. Project GO is also fortunate to partner with many human physicians to provide collaborative thinking and other knowledge about injuries, best practices, and new ideas. Our friends in the human medical field continue to be a truly invaluable resource, and even hold board member positions with Project GO. Thanks to Dr. Canapp and his staff, Porter truly has a better future. "Without the love, care, support, expertise and intelligence of all involved, my partner, best friend and family member, K9 Trooper Porter, could possibly have lost his leg and been retired from the K9 Patrol and Search and Rescue capacity that he loves and lives for," says Matt.
How can people help Project Go expand and grow to help more animals?
There are two main ways that you can make a big difference in helping Project GO to expand. The first way you can help is to spread the word! Please share our mission and stories with all of your friends and family! The second way you can help Project GO is to provide financial support through donations. Project GO is solely reliant on your donations when providing financial assistance for injured animals in need. Your donations ensure funding is available to help working dogs, K-9 units, search and rescue groups, and animal sanctuaries with financial constraints. Without your continued donations and support, financial aid for these animals cannot be provided by Project GO. To help support this important cause, go to project-go.org.


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Friday, September 18, 2015
TIFF Talk 2015: Sam, "Equals"
Name: Sam, Toronto
The Film: Equals (USA)
What's it about?
Equals takes place in a dystopian future where emotions are removed at birth and people function as their best selves. They don't have human emotions to hinder their everyday lives. When a pandemic breaks out, it causes some people's emotions to return and, if detected by authorities, will be punishable. The lead characters played by Kristen Stewart and Nicholas Hoult develop these forbidden feelings and must go into hiding.
Did you like it?
I thought it was great -- especially the visuals. I was pleasantly surprised that the score and the screenplay were on par, if not better, than the visuals. The score was a long drawn out tug at my emotions. I thought Kristen Stewart's performance was excellent. Her personality fit the lead role well. Nicholas Hoult did phenomenal as well. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I liked director Drake Doremus' previous film, Like Crazy, and he delivered again with Equals.
Next screening:
Saturday, September 19th at 3pm, Ryerson Theatre
Follow Sam on Instagram.
Watch a clip from Equals
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The Mexican Hairless Dog is one of the oldest breeds in the world. It is part of the so-called primitive breeds and is one of the national prides of Mexico. The name of the breed is a combination between the name of god Xolotl and the word ittskuintli which means dog in the language of the Aztecs. There are statuettes dating back five thousand years BC that depict naked Mexican dogs. The main purpose of this breed at the time of the Aztecs was to accompany the soul of the deceased in the underworld known as Mictlan.
Once the Mayan lands were conquered by the Spanish, the Hairless Mexican dogs were killed as part of a pagan cult. In the fifties of the last century, the American Norman Wright decided to search for the surviving members of this ancient breed and managed to find a dozen dogs in small villages. In 1956, the Mexican naked dog was officially recognized as a breed. Until 2007 only dogs that had almost no hair were accepted and the puppies for sale with some fur were almost unsaleable.
Physical characteristics
Dogs of this breed have elegant and proportionate bodies. They are found in three varieties - standard, miniature and small. Their height varies from 25 to 59 cm and their weight - from 4 to 11 kg. The head has broad cheekbones, elongated muzzle, almond-shaped eyes, which are colored to match the color of the body and ears similar to those of a bat. The tail is long and worn down. Coloration can be in different shades - mostly in bronze, taupe or black.
Character and behavior
Lively and playful, but calm and quiet, cheerful and fun, very affectionate – the Mexican naked dog is a truly adorable pet. To strangers, however, it is reserved and alarms for foreign presence immediately, which makes it a good guard.
The Mexican hairless dog is very friendly and loyal, a great companion, strongly attached to its owners.
Training and education
This animal has a strong character, so it is suitable for people with experience in raising dogs. It is very intelligent and can be easily trained, but you should show the little pup who is the boss. The Mexican Hairless dog is sensitive and emotional and can execute commands just to please you. But it will not allow an aggressive approach - this will only make it more stubborn. You need to find the balance between strictness and kindness - this is the perfect approach. Trainers have found that the Mexican naked dog training is easier, if your pet is in a group with other dogs.
Health problems
The average life expectancy of the Mexican naked dog is 20 years. They are prone to dental and skin problems and allergies to food or other drugs, but overall their health is excellent.
Grooming and care
You can raise your Mexican naked dog in an apartment, but it needs serious exercise. You should take care of his skin to protect it from the harmful effects of the sun and frost. These dogs never have fleas and do not cause allergies. Do not bathe your puppy more often than once every two or three months, after bathing, the skin should be smeared with sunscreen.
If the dog is dirty, simply rinse with warm water. Representatives of the breed that have hair should be combed once a week. The Mexican naked dog does not like to stand alone and will follow you everywhere if you let him. It needs to be constantly with his master and required to be cuddled and hugged.
Children and other pets
The Mexican Hairless dog gets along well with older children and other pets. The dogs are suspicious to strangers and other animals, so you must socialize your pet from an early age.
Interesting facts
During the funeral ceremonies of the Aztecs, the tribe chiefs chose a beautiful specimen of the breed and sacrificed it, to be buried along with the deceased. Although the Mexican naked dogs were sacred to the Aztecs, they were also used for food during rituals and sacrifices.
It is believed that this can relieve rheumatism and normalize blood pressure with his touch. The Mexican hairless dog is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest breed of dog in the world. An interesting fact is that the female always gives birth to one hairy puppy that warms his naked brothers and sisters. Because of the complicated name "Xsoloittskuintli", in many parts of the world the breed is known as Xsolo.


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The UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/277 of 2003, designated June 23rd as Public Service Day.
Many countries around the world observe this day in celebration of the value and virtue of public service to the community by highlighting the contribution of the public service in the development process and recognizing the work of public servants.
The Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, every year joins with the rest of the international community in observing and commemorating the day with a week of activities. The activities to mark the day are facilitated and coordinated by the Public Sector Reform Unit in the Service Commissions Department.
In order to foster a spirit of deeper collaboration between all levels of the public service, public service day events are oriented to promote greater public awareness, knowledge sharing and experience exchange among members of the public service. To this extent a 'logo' is essential to enhance the event's outreach, visibility and symbolization.
The main purpose of this competition is to develop a brand (meaning a logo) to be used by the Public Sector Reform Unit during the week of activities to mark Public Service Day in June each year. This logo should reflect the purpose of the event, which will promote the following objectives for the Public Service of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:
- Creating avenues for the exchange of experiences, innovations, ideas and good practices in the public service;
- Enhancing professionalism and motivating public servants;
- Highlighting the relationship among the public, private and social sectors;
- Improving the quality of service delivery through the experience of citizens.
- The contest is open to all officers of the public service.
- The Logo should reflect the purpose and objectives of Public Service Day.
- Individual, Team or Group submission is acceptable.
Submission guidelines, Prize and Due Date
- The contest is open from March 30th to April 30th, 2018 and only one submission per person or team/ group is accepted;
- Submissions must include a template which should be filled out with the information of the participant or team. This template is attached;
- All entries (submission template, including logo) should be submitted via email to the Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) for the attention of Miss Andrea Hazell, Research Officer, email: email@example.com . A printed copy should be submitted also.
- The submissions will be evaluated by a committee composed of the PSRU and relevant Public Service Day team members. The winner will be informed in May 2018 at the launch of Public Service Day week of activities.
- The winner will receive a prize on the day of the launch in May 2018.
Logo design guidelines and parameters
- The logo will be featured on Public Service Day banners, Government of Saint Vincent and Grenadines' website, social media, communication platforms and other mediums. The logo should therefore be eye-catching and legible;
- Submitted logos cannot contain third parties' copyrighted materials and may not include images or licensed images that have been previously published;
- It is preferable that the participant or team create and edit their own brand;
- The logo can include images, pictures, words or any figure that can identify the event and its objectives.
Intellectual property
The intellectual property of the selected brand will be transferred to the Public Sector Reform Unit.
Winner and recognition
The winning logo will be used as the official brand for Public Service Day activities. The winner will be recognized as the entry (person or team) that proposed the best logo in any information and communication materials as well as any activity promoted by the event.
Contact Information
Please contact Miss Andrea Hazell, Research Officer, or Mrs. Emma Jackson, Deputy Director, for more information about this initiative at email: email@example.com, email@example.com or ext 579.
Submission Template
Click here for the information sheet which must be completed and submitted together with the logo.


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|Let me in...
|~ Bendy's faint word.
Bendy, and his possible physical form Ink Bendy (unofficial), is the titular main antagonist in the 2017 horror videogame Bendy and the Ink Machine. A cartoon devil created by Joey Drew and Henry for their cartoon, Bendy was then brought to life susceptibly by the Ink Machine.
Meanwhile, Ink Bendy is a malformed ink humanoid version of Bendy, thought to be made by the Ink Machine.
Bendy resembles that of an old-fashioned cartoon character: having a black and white color scheme, cartoonish gloves, and a cheerful-looking expression (which apparently never changes). In addition to this, the top of his head resembles cartoony "horns", he wears a white bowtie, and sports black shoes. His eyes are in a pie-cut style, resembling that of an old, 1920's cartoon character.
Ink Bendy is an ink character similar to the original Bendy, except that he himself has a huge humanoid shape, his face is covered with dripping ink, has a large left arm and a small right arm. His left hand appears to have a glove, whilst his right hand appears to have a glove "painted" on it. His bowtie is also crooked on his body, being more in the center of his chest rather than the top. His right foot appears more claw-like, while his left foot appears to just be a blob. This form is also notably taller than Henry.
While not outright stated and not physically appearing in the game, it can be assumed that Bendy could be evil, given to the fact that he is an antagonist. Indeed, while his appearance would suggest a happy-go-lucky and enthusiastic character reminiscent of 1920's Mickey Mouse cartoons, clues throughout the game seem to suggest a darker nature. It is clear that satanic practices were used in his creation. He seems to be viewed by Sammy as a type of deity, and he is possibly some form of supernatural being.
Unlike his original, Ink Bendy is hostile, dangerous, destructive, and possibly homicidal, as he first killed Sammy and then tried to kill Henry next.
Chapter 1: Moving Pictures
Bendy first appeared in the first chapter, although as a cardboard cutout. Several of these can be seen throughout the Workshop (the setting in the game). Some of these cutouts appear to move on their own, especially the one that pops up near the theatre room, and the other appearing behind Henry in a hallway.
Bendy also appears on multiple posters throughout the workshop, and sticker-like objects on the wall and desks. Several sketches of the character also appears on some desks, especially one of his head with a sticky note reading "NO" on it. After Henry collects all six items, Bendy appears on a projection in the theatre room.
After Henry activates the Ink Machine, the entrance to the Ink Machine's room is suddenly boarded up. Upon getting closer, Ink Bendy will burst from the boards, attempting to grab Henry while screeching. After seemingly failing, Ink Bendy retreats back into the Ink Machine room, whilst the hallway that Henry is in begins to fill with ink.
Ink Bendy can be seen again when in the Pentagram Room. He appears for a split second in two flashbacks, along with a Wheelchair and the Ink Machine, before Henry passes out.
Chapter 2: The Old Song
Bendy reappears again in Chapter 2, again as a cardboard cutout. However, these cutouts can be destroyed by Henry with an axe. Some cutouts, especially ones in front of a pentagram, reappear when Henry turns his back on them, seemingly untouched.
In the orchestra room, several Bendy cutouts appear, depending on where Henry is in the room. If downstairs, multiple cutouts spawn in the upstairs room, increasing if Henry leaves and reenters the room. This also occurs if Henry is in the upstairs room, only the cutouts spawn downstairs on stage. A maximum of nine Bendy cutouts can appear here.
Bendy also appears as sketches, drawings, and "stickers" throughout the music department, both on desks and on walls.
Near the end, Sammy Lawrence summoned Ink Bendy in an attempt to sacrifice Henry and appease him, hoping that Bendy would free him from his Ink-covered body. However, Bendy seems to kill Sammy instead, although this is unofficial because the death happens off-screen.This gives Henry time to escape. Near the exit, Ink Bendy will suddenly popup in front of Henry, blocking the exit. Forced to find another way out, Henry is then forced to run from Ink Bendy, until he reaches the vault. Having blocked the door, Henry is seemingly safe from Ink Bendy.
Chapter 3: Rise and Fall
Bendy appears once again in Chapter 3. Though he is only the Bigger Bad in this Chapter (the main antagonist is Alice Angel), he is the most dangerous enemy and Henry is forced to hide from him in order to escape Bendy. Alice seems to despise and even fear him and his ink.
Bendy is able to teleport to Henry by warping through the walls if he lingers for too long in an area. Henry can avoid him by hiding in one of the Little Miracle Stations, after which he will see Bendy lumbering past him before disappearing into another wall. Henry may also escape him by returning to the elevator before he is caught. Bendy cannot be hurt, let alone killed, by any of Henry's weapons, including the Tommy Gun which has the ability to kill theProjectionist in seconds. Alice also mentions that Bendy hates it when his cardboard cutouts are destroyed, and after Henry destroys them, Bendy chases him down once again.
At the end of the Chapter, if Henry chose the Demon path earlier, the post-credits image shows Bendy in the doorway with a Searcher and several Butcher Gang members, implying that he is raising a mass army of ink creatures.
- Despite the presumed melted ink covering his face, Ink Bendy can still sense Henry around him.
- It's implied that the sense can be either through the ink around the Workshop, or through Henry's silent breathing. It is also implied that Ink Bendy may also be able to sense the vibrations caused by Henry's footsteps.
- It is possible that Ink Bendy cannot really see, and believes that Henry may be Joey, which could be why he attempts to attack him.
- Bendy originally had three darts on his gloves, but they were redesigned into two buttons on each due to a potential similarity with Mickey Mouse (i.e. the gloves)
- There are several theories involving the origin of Ink Bendy:
- One theory states that he possessed a victim in a ritual, which explains a wheelchair seen in Chapter 1 and the fact that Ink Bendy himself has a twisted ankle.
- However, other theories suggested that Ink Bendy is Bendy but a failed attempt to be created into the latter.
- It is also predicted that Ink Bendy is, in fact, Bendy himself, incarnated by the Ink Machine.
- It may be that Joey transformed himself into Ink Bendy, this being hinted at by the fact that the Demon path contains a recording of Joey while the Angel path contains one of Susie (who is possessed by Alice Angel). In the recording, Joey discusses the idea that belief can make one powerful, rich, and even enable them to cheat death, musing over such a positively silly thought but with such a tone that he seems to want to try it. This implies that Joey, in his older years, was suffering from health conditions and may have been the one bound to the wheelchair until he learned to control the Ink Machine, turning himself into his own character so as to become immortal. This would explain why Joey was obsessed with keeping the Machine running.
- Ink Bendy's design from beta lacked in arms and legs, and had a different head shape. During this time, Ink Bendy also had a different behavior in Chapter 1: Instead of trying to grab Henry, Ink Bendy just looked around, seemingly checking the place out.
- Bendy appears on the loading screen in the bottom right corner for a short time.
- Bendy appeared on a Steam Summer Sale banner in a 1920's swimsuit.
- Ink Bendy could be more evil than the regular Bendy, since unlike the regular Bendy, Ink Bendy actually succeeded in killing Sammy, which is something the regular Bendy would probably not even attempt to do.


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One of the key themes of Running Technique is to explain how the body moves during running. The images and video on this page are provided as an additional resources to Chapter 2. Examining these images and the text in the book will also help us arrive at a common set of language and understanding that will make reading the book more informative.
Hip flexion and extension images
When the hip is flexed the thigh is ahead of the body, as the runner pushes off the ground and the leg travels behind the body the hip is extended.
As running becomes faster the degree of hip flex increases. The runners above and below are elite 1500m competitors so the degree of hip flexion is higher than that of regular runners.
Again, below we can see am elite 800m runner with a relatively high degree of hip flexion during forward-swing.
As I indicated, regular runners don't get quite the same degree of hip flex as the elite. This is me below running a few 400s at more modest speeds.
During top level sprinting the degree of hip flexion can get close to 90 degrees as we can see evident in the runner in red below.
Hip abduction and external rotation
One very important aspect of good running technique is to be able to run with your thighs under the hips. Here's me having a go at engaging my buttock muscles to abduct (take away) and slightly externally rotate my hip. Not too bad, but standing and running with this type of posture is not as easy as you might think!
Below we see an elite 5000m runner maintaining good hip posture even in the late phase of contact. You will notice the thigh is held very well under the hip.
Knee flexion and extension
Maintaining good knee flexion (bend) at critical phases of the running cycle is one of the key aspects of running well. Below we can see an elite 1500m runner (center) with good knee flexion as she first contacts the ground.
On the flip side not letting your knee completely straighten is definitely something to aim for – especially during slower running. Below is a picture of the 800m WR holder. The image is a good one as is shows even at very high speeds complete straightening of the knee isn't necessary.
Of course you don't need to be a world record holder to run with reasonable technique. Here I am doing a serviceable job of maintaining knee flexion (bend) during contact.
Ankle and foot posture
Getting a handle on runner-speak about the foot and ankle is a good idea. These days with so much talk about forefoot, midfoot and heel-toe running and the pros and cons of each, you need some level of knowledge to make sense of the commentary.
In the image below we can see my foot and ankle is held in dorsiflexion – the toes and foot are pointed up. A runner that contacts the ground heel first is therefore running with a dorsiflexed ankle and foot.
This runner below is in the preparation phase and we can see his foot is currently held in moderate dorsiflexion. Although this changes as his foot ultimately contacts the ground with relatively neutral posture.
The image below shows my foot and ankle in the opposite posture – plantaflexion. The foot and toes are pointed down. A runner that contacts the ground forefoot first has their foot in moderate plataflexion.
Here's an example of a runner with their foot held plantaflexed prior to contact (to be added)
Lower back and pelvis posture/movement
Posture and movement about the back and pelvis is not often discussed in relation to running. Further into the book I'll discuss its importance. In the photo below we can see my pelvis is tilted forwards but my back is held extended (straight). In good running you need to maintain good upright posture of the back even though your hips and knees are flexed.
You can't get away from needing a bit of knowledge about the muscles that drive running mechanics. Throughout my research for the book, everything just kept coming back to activating the right muscles at the right time as being key to good running technique and especially avoiding injury.
The image and discussion below gives you a quick overview of the main muscles involved in running.
Hip extensors: muscles that push the thigh/leg back towards and behind the body (Glutes and Hamstrings).
Knee flexors: muscles that raise the heel towards the butt – they also add force and spring to the hip extension action (Hamstrings).
Hip flexors: muscles that return the thigh/leg from behind the body back to ahead of the body with every stride (Rectus femoris, Iliacus, Psoas).
Plantaflexors: muscles that point the foot and toes down and importantly in running maintain a stiff and springy platform through the foot (Calves, Soleus, Tibialis posterior and other deep compartment muscles)


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Long term residents of the Heights area don't have to probe far into our little grey cells to recall a time when, true or not, the common lament was "The Heights is nice and all, but there are just no restaurants over there." I was thinking of that just this morning as I was considering my now-plentiful options to get some coffee.
That gripe was always overblown, in my opinion. I've lived in the Heights since 1988, and predating me is Someburger, Spanish Flowers, Andy's, the old 11th Street Cafe, Texas Cafeteria, Tampico Seafood and so many other small and large places too numerous to mention. I'm not saying the neighborhood was chock full of places to eat, but it wasn't exactly the wasteland that so many thought.
Well, much has been written about how the Heights is now something of a restaurant Mecca, with more quality establishments opening all the time along the main arteries of White Oak, 11th Street, Studewood and West 19th. The Heights is also becoming more and more well-known as Hamburger Central, with amazing fare coming from the previously-mentioned Someburger, the Creeks (Onion, Dry and, slightly to the west, Cedar), Hubcap Grill (also slightly to the west of the Heights) Beck's Prime, and more. (I stop this list here not because I've run out of options but because there are simply too many to mention. Seriously, type in "hamburger" and "The Heights" in Urbanspoon, Yelp or whatever your restaurant app of choice and marvel at the list.)
But let's begin again with the coffee. Back in 1998, on the morning of my fourth of four Heights area moves, I went out to get some of the brown elixir vitae for everyone helping us settle in. As I drove out from our West 23rd renovation job (at that point, more after-the-fall Osgiliath than Rivendell), I realized that there was nowhere for me to go in the neighborhood. So I settled on heading south to the End of the Universe on West Gray at Shepherd, choose from one of the two Starbucks there and headed back to the neighborhood wondering, as so many of us did at that time, how much money could be made by opening a simple coffee shop in the Heights.
I tell my kids about those days now and they look at me as if I was speaking in the dialect of the ancient Sumerians or telling them about, back in the day, if I wanted to listen to a song at the beginning of the album (album!!!), I had to hit the rewind button and, y'know, wait for an excruciating 10 or 11 seconds. In other words, ancient history.
My kids are 13 and 16 and they are just beginning their coffee-loving journey, but as Heights residents, they just do not have any idea how good they have it now. The Heights is swimming in the stuff. Witness this list of 10 local establishments, which I have in alphabetical order because, really, while I have my personal preferences, I rejoice in the presence of each and every one of them.
A 2nd Cup, 1035 East 11th. A nonprofit dedicated to stopping human trafficking. Boomtown (below) roasts coffee for these guys and Vineyard Christian Fellowship provides the space. When I first heard about them, my honest reaction was "What? Human trafficking?" So I check them out and learned that this is indeed a local issue as Houston is something of a nexus of human trafficking. Go here and learn more about how to stop it.
Antidote, 729 Studewood. After Hurricane Ike, Antidote served as a community gathering spot. And Friday nights, with the Good Dog Food Truck there, the scene is family-friendly, funky and delicious all at the same time. Antidote is one of those places that just has a community vibe in its pores, and the people who come here regularly know it. Housed in a former landromat in a strip center so many people just whiz on past, Antidote is, for my money, the Heights version of Callahan's Place (without the fireplace). Time folds in on itself and you will wonder how that cajeta latte you just ordered is gone already. Please sir, may I have another?
Boomtown Coffee, 242 West 19th. A Johnny Cash and freshly-made croissant with a fried egg taco will sustain me at any meal of the day (and has). When this place showed up last year just a hop, skip and jump from my house, I could not have been happier. Mrs. Home in the Heights is a mocha aficionado, and Boomtown's is currently the standard by which she judges all others. I tried hers one time (Hey! That's what she gets for leaving it with me at the table alone when she got up. There are no halos around my head.), and I have to say, she's right. And, by the way, the El Gordo afrogato with Fat Cat Creamery chocolate stout and the spindletop espresso w espresso chocolate reduction? I can die happy now.
Cricket's Creamery and Caffe, 315 West 19th. A scoop of cappuccino gelato in a cup of coffee? Yes, please. It's not always obvious what's on the inside when you look in a shop window, but for vegetarians out there, this is a hidden gem. Cricket's started out primarily as a gelato shop, at the time one of the only places to get ice cream in the Heights. The all-vegetarian lunch menu is a short list, but there's not a loser on it. And the coffee is the perfect complement.
Down House, 1801 Yale. I have literally come in here for breakfast and thought the coffee was so good I forgot to order food. Talk about something good and bad at the same time! Down House has become a home for serious foodies, and their full bar and mixed drinks are among the wonders of the modern world. However, the caffeinated concoctions are so good, you'll wonder how you ever lived without them.
Dry Creek/Onion Creek, 544 Yale and 3106 White Oak, respectively.
Onion Creek was the first true coffee house/pub in the Heights and was an instant hit. And as the options around them have only increased, both Heights Creeks have stayed every bit as popular as they've always been, if not more so. That ought to tell you something. And even though the offerings are full service, I still think of these places for their coffee.
Revival Market, 550 Heights Boulevard. So many good things have been written about this place, there are almost no more superlatives left. Revival is one of those places you bring visitors to the Heights so you can show off your neighborhood. Even if the local produce and groceries, amazing food, unique offerings, etc. are not your thing (and if not, why not?), how can you say no to one of the best cortados in town, especially coupled with truly amazing Saturday breakfasts, the menus for which change every week? The coffee bar is every bit as inspired as the rest of the place, and well worth your time and dime.
Starbucks, corner of Nicholson and Loop 610. Someone smart did their homework. The first Starbucks in the Heights (and still only. See the note below on what is "The Heights" and what isn't.) is perfectly situated not only just a couple of blocks from the head of the Nicholson/SP bike trail, but also right where you'd come out if you were trying to go eastbound on Loop 610. For a place that's not really near anything else in the Heights, it's frequently packed.
Waldo's Coffee House, 1030 Heights Boulevard. This converted bungalow has a great scene all of its own, with live music on the back porch and one of the more relaxed atmospheres of all of these places. With its nice trees, great shade and old-time Heights vibe, Waldo's is the perfect place to ride your bike and kick back with your caffeinated beverage of choice.
And before anyone mentions the wonderful places right to the south of here, I am restricting my list to what has become the Greater Heights, meaning a rectangle with North Shepherd/Durham on the west, I-10 on the south, I-45 on the east and Loop 610 to the north. The Houston Heights Association does not recognize anywhere south of I-10 as being in "The Heights," and even though historically an area did jut all the way south to Washington Avenue between White Oak Bayou and Yale, if the HHA says it's not in the the Heights, that's good enough for me. (Though really, Catalina Coffee, El Rey and now Starbucks, thanks for being there for me.)
Now, to be sure, this is hardly an exhaustive list as many restaurants in the neighborhood also have wonderful coffee with their meals, and cafe de canela from some of the many Mexican panaderias (I'm looking at you La Puebla) around here is quite good. I also know as soon as I post this, I'm going to hear from someone about how I forgot such and such place, which I'm actually looking forward to having happen because any place that serves coffee that gets people that motivated is someplace I probably want to try.
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