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Last week, Susan spotted bright prints all over the Spring runways at New York Fashion Week, and encouraged all of you to start wearing yours now. Well, today I second her print-wearing encouragement with the cute little red number you're about to see.
Unless the entire country has some sort of major heat wave, I'm guessing this is one of the last weeks you can get away with wearing skirts and dresses sans tights, so take advantage! That said, I'm dying to see what a little print mixing would do for this look and would love to see the dress with a long-sleeve, navy and white striped tee underneath. I think she accessorized perfectly with the hat, major shoes, and bag, but what do all of you think?
And I'm not sure if you caught those interlocking C's on her dress as part of that pretty print (indicating that it's the one and only Chanel of course), which means one thing: Gorgeous to look at, but frightening for my wallet, so here's the look for less!
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Behind Our Designs - Dragon Scales
One of our most recent designs, this has been quite a long time in development by Juliette. Originally she planned a design of a dragon 'swooshing round' the fabric, which would appear to be coiled around the wearer, but this evolved into a graphic style close-up of the scales of the dragon. We like the imagery that this creates; with the wearer appearing cloaked in scales, or a strong scaly wing protecting the baby being carried.
Our newest colourway, Silverwing, will be the fifth colourway of this design, though we really love it and can expect many more in future.
While creating this design, Juliette also kept in her mind how it would look on clothing for her other business Oak Wren. Here are a few pictures of Dragon Scales made into adult and kids ponchos and cloaks.
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The duo "Blanc et Noir", made up of Yudum Çetiner and Selin Şekeranber, is the living proof that a mix of black and white does not necessarily result in a bland gray: The two young pianists present richly nuanced, colorful musical interpretations and form one musical entity.
Çetiner and Şekeranber were both born and raised in Ankara, Turkey. They first met at the age of 13 at Bilkent University, where they shared a piano teacher. After that, however, their paths separated: Yudum Çetiner perfected her art i.a. at the Tchaikovsky State Conservatory in Moscow, the Munich University for Music and Performing Arts, and the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart. Selin Şekeranber began her education at the Bilkent University in Ankara, later studied at the Lausanne Conservatory, and finally ended up at the State University of Music and Performing Arts Stuttgart as well.
After meeting again in Stuttgart, they began their voyage of discovery into the world of piano literature for four hands in addition to their solo careers. Since 2008, Yudum Çetiner and Selin Şekeranber have been active as a duo. Just three years later, they were chosen among 200 participants at the 2011 IBLA Grand Prize World Music Competition in Italy and were awarded the Special Prize of the Jury. Since 2013, the duo Blanc et Noir has been accompanied by the renowned piano duo Hans-Peter and Volker Stenzl.
In the following years the two artists were invited to participate in numerous music festivals, i.a. the Music Festival in Lausanne, Switzerland, the University International Music Festival (FIMU) in Belfort, France, the International Marsyas Culture, Art and Music Festival in Turkey, the Bosch Young Classics Festival in Istanbul, the festival "Typically Turkish?" in Stuttgart, the Piano City Milano, one of the most renowned piano festivals in Italy, the Festival Weeks Danube-Upper Swabia, as well as the Tallinn Music Festival in Estonia and the Eesti Muusika-ja Teatriakadeemia in Tallinn. On the occasion of the latter two guest performances, the duo Blanc et Noir also conducted master classes for chamber music. Most recently, the duo performed at the GreenSpring International Academy of Music in Richmond, James Madison University and Virginia Commonwealth University (U.S.A.), where they also held a master classes, as well as in the Chamber Music Hall of the Moscow State Philharmonic Society. They have given concerts many cities such as Cairo, Stuttgart, Madrid, Vienna, Zagreb as their part of second album release tour.
The duo has also performed concerts with numerous orchestras including the orchestra of Germany's oldest orchestral society, the Orchesterverein Stuttgart, the renowned Presidential Symphony Orchestra of Turkey or the State Symphony Orchestra of Izmir.
The Duo performed the Turkish premiere of the concert for two pianos and orchestra "Gezi Park I" in Eskişehir, Turkey, and their rearrangement of Say's "Black Earth (Kara Toprak)" for two pianos was published by the renowned German music publisher Schott Music.
"The Essence of Piano Duo" and "Hands" released by A. K. Music Istanbul and available on streaming services like Apple Music or Spotify, has much more to offer than just this song – besides compositions by Debussy, Moszkowski, Shostakovich, Mozart, Piazzolla and Rachmaninoff, it also contains melodies from the duo's native Turkey.


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The Choy Lee Fut system has 18 different dummy sets. Each dummy set trains specific techniques or is used to condition certain parts of the body. This ranges from wooden dummies, sand bag dummies and even weapon dummies.
The two dummies covered in the Choy Lee Fut Pennant Hills basic curriculum are:
- Sa Bao Jong
- Ching Jong
- Chune Loong Jong
"Sa Bao Jong or Sand Bag Dummy" is the first primary level moving dummy learnt. It teaches the student speed and reaction as well as timing. When executing the hand techniques it focuses on the alignment of the wrist. The wrist is important because if the wrist is not aligned with the hand it will bend when making contact with the heavy bag. This applies to the ankle when kicking as well. It also teaches the student stance work because as the bag goes through it pendulum motion, the student must be able to control the heavy bag on the return swing, or else, the force of the returning bag will displace or even uproot the student. Hand and leg techniques must be executed with accuracy. Accuracy is applied to kicking because if the bag is kicked off centre, it will cause the bad to spin which stops the student from executing the next set of moves. Speed, reaction and understanding how to bridge the bag is just as important, as being too slow will limit the amount of space before the returning bag can be counterattacked. The Sa Bao Jong teaches fast fighting foot, hand, and elbow power and balance.
"Ching Jong or Balanced Dummy" is a static dummy with mounted wooden arms made from hardwood. This dummy is used to condition the "kiu sou, forearms or bridge hands" as well as the shins. The dummy focuses on moving around the arms of the dummy, moving inside, outside, off the centreline and around the dummy. This movement is executed using offensive and defensive moves on 3 different planes. These planes are the head level, waist level and lower foot level. It teaches the students attacks and counter attacks using straight line and circular or angular attacks. "Larp kiu or grabbing with the tiger claw" is used during this dummy to grab limbs.
"Chune Loong Jong" is a dummy apparatus made from ropes tied to each leg on one end with the other connected to weights. This dummy is used to develop the horse stance building up energy and strength. It trains and conditions the muscles of the practitioner. The moves for the form is very similar to that of Hung Kuen. It uses the same energy as Ng Lun Ma and Ng Lun Choy, the basic forms of Choy Lee Fut. The practitioner must also used his Qi with the moves to harness the power to move the weights.


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Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp Begins
[Updated with video] The Royal Bermuda Regiment's second-ever all-volunteer Recruit Camp began this morning [Jan 15], with 60 new recruits entering the gates of Warwick Camp to begin two weeks of training. One of their first lessons was a demonstration on South Shore of pyrotechnic training aids and the firepower the RBR armoury can muster. An RBR... Read more of this article
61 Regiment Soldiers Complete Recruit Camp
A total of 61 recruits – all volunteers – celebrated on Saturday as they completed two weeks of training before joining the Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] in a variety of specialities. The camp's 8 Platoon took the honours over 7 Platoon as top platoon – but only by a narrow margin of two points, while 7 Platoon was home to top recruit Devina... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Recruit Camp Passing Out Parade
[Updated with video] More than 60 new Bermuda Regiment soldiers marched out of the gates of Warwick Camp today [Jan 23] after taking part in the end of recruit camp passing out parade in front of gathered family and friends, under wet and windy conditions.A total of 66 new recruits wrapped up their Recruit Camp training at the Royal Bermuda Regiment's... Read more of this article
Regiment Recruits Complete First Week Training
The Island's newest soldiers today [Jan 17] marked a milestone by completing their first week of training. The 66 Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] recruits, all volunteers, left Warwick Camp for a few hours' leave before their final week at Warwick Camp begins on Monday. The troops attended a traditional drumhead church service after completing a gruelling... Read more of this article
Premier Visits Bermuda Regiment's Recruit Camp
Earlier today [Jan 11] Premier and Minister of National Security Michael Dunkley visited Warwick Camp to assess the progress of the Royal Bermuda Regiment's 2016 recruits. The Premier was accompanied by the Junior Minister of National Security Sen. Jeffrey Baron. Also attending this year's recruit camp was Deputy Governor Ginny Ferson.A spokesperson... Read more of this article
66 New Recruits Start Training At Warwick Camp
A total of 66 new recruits yesterday [Jan 10] started their training at the Royal Bermuda Regiment's [RBR] Warwick Camp, with this year's recruit camp the first one ever to host all volunteers. The recruits will be the first to train with the RBR's new stock of SA-80 rifles – and learn new parade ground drills as the rifles are shorter than... Read more of this article
Photos: Regiment Recruit Camp Gets Underway
The Royal Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp got underway this morning [Jan 10], with the camp consisting of all volunteers for the first time ever. The start of the annual Recruit Camp tends to attract spectators each year, and this year was no different, with friends and family gathering to watch this morning's proceedings, as the male and female volunteers... Read more of this article
2016 Regiment Recruit Camp To Be All Volunteer
Next year's Recruit Camp will be all volunteer for the first time ever, Royal Bermuda Regiment [RBR] Commanding Officer Lt Col Michael Foster-Brown said today [Dec 3]. "The news means that recruits due to be conscripted for the two-week training camp in January have been told in letters sent out on Wednesday that they will not be needed –... Read more of this article
'Golden Generation' Complete 50th Recruit Camp
The Bermuda Regiment's "golden generation" finished their two weeks in Recruit Camp at the weekend, with friends and families applauding as the 50th anniversary recruits showed off some of the skills they have learned during their basic training. Volunteer soldier Private LeeAnn Tucker was stunned when she was awarded the trophy for top recruit. The... Read more of this article
Regiment Recruits Hit Halfway Mark In Training
The Bermuda Regiment's newest recruits yesterday [Jan 18] enjoyed a day off at home – after a grueling five mile run on Saturday. The recruits took part in a drill competition on Saturday morning, followed by a five mile road race before a well-earned break. The recruits also watched a fieldcraft demonstration on South Shore put on by their instructors... Read more of this article
New Regiment Recruits Settle Into Training
Bermuda Regiment soldiers participating in this year's Recruit Camp prepared for their first time on the shooting range yesterday [ Jan 16] , with the rookie soldiers sitting their weapons test – designed to ensure they handle Regiment rifles safely. Volunteer Private Shaundray Gilbert said: "I'm looking forward to getting out on the... Read more of this article
Video: 115 New Soldiers Start Recruit Camp
A total of 115 new soldiers started the Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp today [Jan 11], with the Regiment saying the 60-plus volunteers was a new record for the Regiment, and that almost two-thirds of the volunteers were women. Conscript Andre Lambe, a keen boxer, said he was fighting fit after two weeks at a boxing training camp in Florida. Private Lambe,... Read more of this article
Photos: 2015 Bermuda Regiment Camp Begins
[Updated] The 2015 Bermuda Regiment Recruit Camp got underway this morning [Jan 11], with young men and women waiting outside the gates of Warwick Camp for the 8.00am start. The start of the annual Recruit Camp tends to attract spectators each year, and this year was no different, with friends and family gathering to watch this morning's proceedings. Over... Read more of this article


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Fluffy was found nearly frozen to death, covered from head to tail in ice and snow.
Dr. Jevon Clark of the Animal Clinic of Kalispell, Montana said when Fluffy was brought into their facilities, she was completely unresponsive and her body temperatures did not register on the clinic's thermometers.
Still, the staff decided to attempt a recovery. They warmed Fluffy with towels, cage warmers, and intravenous fluids. Miraculously, about an hour later, the usually crabby Fluffy began growling. Dr. Clark said, "These crabby cats are survivors."
The staff picked the ice from Fluffy's fur, and after she was sent to an emergency clinic to raise her body temperature, she was discharged to her owners, the same night she was brought in.
Fluffy's owners aren't sure how long she had been outside in the snow. Normally an outdoor cat, they vowed to keep her inside from now on.


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I still can't quite believe I finally tracked down Delightful (and wonderful singer) Doris Drew. She was a fixture on U.S. TV variety shows in the 1950s, but then---poof!---gone w/o a trace. Drew seems to have retired in her early 30s. I've spent many dozens of hours off and on over the years trying to figure out whatever happened to. But it finally paid off. And, at last, today in the mail. . ....
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The Diva Detective Strikes Again!
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Wonderful! She was so very good. Is there hope of an interview?esse
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The Syracuse academic medical center has adopted a new name, Upstate University Health System, and launched rebranding campaign that includes TV, print and radio advertising. The rebranding campaign will cost Upstate nearly $1 million over two years.
The new Upstate University Health System name serves as an umbrella term for its many parts such as University Hospital, its medical school, nursing school and other. Upstate's name has changed eight times since the institution was founded in 1834.


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American and South Korean marines conduct military excercises, carry each other shirtless in the snow
U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan, participated in military exercises with their South Korean counterparts in Pyeongchang-gun, South Korea. The exercises, which take place in temperatures reaching as low as -4 degrees Fahrenheit, include skiing drills and as shirtless cold-weather endurance tests.
Tensions have been high on the Korean peninsula after North Korea's most recent nuclear test earlier this month further alienated the already isolated country, and put the South Korean military on higher alert.


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Another sad story, I'm afraid; can't seem to get away from them. This one dates back to July 4, 1899, a day that was surely a celebratory one for most Americans. But, sadly, injuries that day from toy pistols and firecrackers left a trail of misery for many families whose young boys died or were near death from tetanus within the subsequent two weeks. The area in and around the south shore of Long Island experienced an unprecedented number of cases of tetanus that July, circumstances that were widely reported upon in the NY/NJ newspapers.
Tetanus, a dangerous bacterial infection commonly referred to as 'lockjaw', can lead to an excruciatingly painful death if left untreated. It was only in 1924 that a vaccine appeared. Coincidentally the cause of tetanus was identified in 1899, and it was around that time that a treatment was developed whereby serum was injected directly into the brain to relieve symptoms. Today we take tetanus shots for granted, often forgetting our booster shots every 10 years. But tetanus was once a real killer.
One of the boys affected was Charles Reginald Brodhead, the 13-year-old son of Daniel Dingman Brodhead Jr. and Leonora Hubbard, and brother of Clement P., Maude, Mary Ann, and Lenore. (Daniel Dingman Brodhead Jr.'s dad, also named Daniel Dingman Brodhead, was my 2nd great grandfather's brother; Daniel Dingman Brodhead Jr.'s brother was the Wm H. Brodhead whose elopement was the topic of a recent post). There are some photos of Daniel and Leonora Brodhead with their three daughters on Ancestry dot com. I have not come across any of their two boys (the oldest son, Clement, died in 1968).
At the time of the incident, Charles and his family were living at La Tourette Place, Bergen Point, Hudson Co., New Jersey. Charles was injured slightly by a blank cartridge. His wound healed, and he felt well enough to take a steamboat excursion on the Long Island Sound on Friday, July 7. However, lockjaw set in soon thereafter and he was admitted to Bayonne Hospital where he experienced convulsions for several days and was treated with serum, before succumbing to tetanus on Thursday, July 13. He was buried in the Moravian Cemetery in New Dorp, Staten Island, two days later. Note: Anyone researching this family will find Charles' father Daniel D. Brodhead buried here as well.
Some of the other boys lost to tetanus that summer included: Joseph Rezhofsky, 13; Martin Breen, 10; Wm. McNulty, 12; Joseph Lavinsky; Samuel Greenburg, 14; Charles Roth, 12; Christian Wm. Ritachel, 15; Gustavus Salinski, 16; Harry Morrisey, 11; Harry W. Squier, 11; Giuseppe Consumanno, 14; Lionel Briggs; Samuel Charles, 15; John Dowd, 11; and Dominick Stanton, 12.
Sometimes I get the impression that those who die young and/or childless tend to get short shrift when it comes to genealogical research. So I am glad I came upon this information on Charles Reginald Brodhead. The family trees I have seen that include him only contain a date and/or place of birth. It's good to know what happened to him even if it was tragic. I think it's important to remember these individuals; their lives were extremely precious to those closest to them; their presence in a family even for a brief time would have created a dynamic unlikely ever to have been forgotten.
Additional Resources
- July 14, 1899: New York Times, "Death from Lockjaw in Bayonne".
- July 14, 1899: New York Tribune, "Lockjaw Baffles Skill. Boys Die in Agony in Spite of Serum Treatment. Doctors Cannot Cope With the Terrible Disease".
- July 15, 1899: The Jersey Journal, obit.


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I think of our annual visit to Palm Springs as routine, but it will never be that again, not since my 2009 breast cancer diagnosis. Now it's a trip that is a mix of apprehension, diversion, triumph and relief.
Each March we zip down to Palm Springs, a 450-mile round trip, for our mammograms. Judy and I try to make it a mini-vacation. We look for new places to eat and things to do and often reminisce about past times there.
St. Patrick's Day, we poked our heads into the casino and meandered among the maze of dazzling, beeping machines, searching for nickel slots. Finally, we were able to discern that we stood among a mob of machines that took pennies. Even better; we could play longer!
Judy reached into her pocket for change and divvied it up between us. We found a machine that called to us and examined it, looking for the place to insert our coins. There was none. Frequent player cards or bills or tickets, yes; but no place for actual coins. Winning a fluke jackpot on our last penny would not be in our near future.
March is a perfect time of year to visit Palm Springs. We stepped out of the heavily-perfume-masked air of the casino into an 85° sunshiny day. The sounds of St. Patrick's Day partiers rang out as we strolled toward Palm Canyon Drive. The heat coupled with images of mugs filled with green beer intensified our thirst.
Along with us, a throng of other tourists gravitated to the corner lot where Marilyn Monroe, in that memorable dress-flying pose, loomed above us, nearly touching the sky. She's gorgeous. "Forever Marilyn" is part of Seward Johnson's Icons series.
My mammogram technician Cheryl, a self-proclaimed perfectionist, re-took pictures that didn't satisfy her and the radiologist. When she returned with a large red A+ written at the top of my report, I began to relax.
The exam by my surgeon, Dr. Laura Lee, was next on the schedule. Her first words, "Hello! Your images look great!" produced a run-away smile on my face. Unrealized anxiety released on the spot.
Four years have passed since my surgery. Each year I'm grateful to hear good news that brings the knowledge that I'm taking care of myself and predicts a healthy future.
Springtime in Palm Springs couldn't be more beautiful.
I encourage you to make your own mammogram appointment if it's been awhile since your last one. And, I want you to urge your loved ones to make theirs.
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Some .fchk files wont open in GaussView5.0 (Update)
A couple of weeks ago I posted a solution for a common error regarding .fchk files that will display the error below when opened with GaussView5.0. As I expected, this error has to do with the use of diffuse functions in the basis set and is related to a change of format between Gaussian versions.
CConnectionGFCHK::Parse_GFCHK() Missing or bad data: Alpha Orbital Energies Line Number 1234
Although the method described in the previous post works just fine, the following update is a better approach. Due to a change of spelling between G03 and G09 (which has been corrected for G09 but not available for GV versions prior to 5.0.9) one must change "independent" for "independant"
To make the change directly from the terminal the following command is needed:
sed -i 's/independent/independant/g' file.fchk
Alternatively you can redirect the output to a new file
sed -e 's/independent/independant/g' file.fchk > newfile.fchk
if you want to keep the old version and work with a new one.
Of course this edition can be performed manually with any text editor available (for example if you work in Windows) but solutions from the terminal always seem easier and a lot more fun to me.
Thanks to Dr. Fernando Cortés for sharing his insight into this issue.
If a .fchk file wont open in GaussView5.0
I've found the following error regarding the opening of .fchk files in GaussView5.0.
CConnectionGFCHK::Parse_GFCHK() Missing or bad data: Alpha Orbital Energies Line Number 1234
The error is prevented to a first approximation (i.e. it at least will allow GV to open and visualize the file but other issues may arise) by opening the file and modifying the number of basis functions to equal the number of independent functions (which is lower)
FILE HEADER FOpt RM062X 6-311++G(d,p) Number of atoms I 75 Info1-9 I N= 9 163 163 0 0 0 110 2 18 -502 Charge I 0 Multiplicity I 1 Number of electrons I 314 Number of alpha electrons I 157 Number of beta electrons I 157 Number of basis functions I 1199 Number of independent functions I 1199 Number of point charges in /Mol/ I 0 Number of translation vectors I 0 Atomic numbers I N= 75 ... ... ... ...
Once both numbers match you can open the file normally and work with it. My guess is this will continue to happen with highly polarized basis sets but I need to run some tests.
The Local Bond Order, LBO (Barroso et al. 2004)
I don't know why I haven't written about the Local Bond Order (LBO) before! And a few days ago when I thought about it my immediate reaction was to shy away from it since it would constitute a blatant self-promotion attempt; but hell! this is my blog! A place I've created for my blatant self-promotion! So without further ado, I hereby present to you one of my own original contributions to Theoretical Chemistry.
During the course of my graduate years I grew interested in weakly bonded inorganic systems, namely those with secondary interactions in bidentate ligands such as xanthates, dithiocarboxylates, dithiocarbamates and so on. Description of the resulting geometries around the central metallic atom involved the invocation of secondary interactions defined purely by geometrical parameters (Alcock, 1972) in which these were defined as present if the interatomic distance was longer than the sum of their covalent radii and yet smaller than the sum of their van der Waals radii. This definition is subject to a lot of constrictions such as the accuracy of the measurement, which in turn is related to the quality of the monocrystal used in the X-ray difraction experiment; the used definition of covalent radii (Pauling, Bondi, etc.); and most importantly, it doesn't shed light on the roles of crystal packing, intermolecular contacts, and the energetics of the interaction.
This is why in 2004 we developed a simple yet useful definition of bond order which could account for a single molecule in vacuo the strength and relevance of the secondary interaction, relative to the well defined covalent bonds.
Barroso-Flores, J. et al. Journal of Organometallic Chemistry 689 (2004) 2096–2102 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jorganchem.2004.03.035,
Let a Molecular Orbital be defined as a wavefunction ψi which in turn may be constructed by a linear combination of Atomic Orbitals (or atom centered basis set functions) φj
We define ζLBO in the following way, where we explicitly take into account a doubly occupied orbital (hence the multiplication by 2) and therefore we are assuming a closed shell configuration in the Restricted formalism.
The summation is carried over all the orbitals which belong to atom A1 and those of atom A2.
Simplifying we yield,
where Sjk is the overlap integral for the φj and φk functions.
By summing over all i MOs we have accomplished with this definition to project all the MO's onto the space of those functions centered on atoms A1 and A2. This definition is purely quantum mechanical in nature and is independent from any geometric requirement of such interacting atoms (i.e. interatomic distance) thus can be used as a complement to the internuclear distance argument to assess the interaction between them. This definition also results very simple and easy to calculate for all you need are the coefficients to the LCAO expansion and the respective overlap integrals.
Unfortunately, the Local Bond Order hasn't found much echo, partly due to the fact that it is hidden in a missapropriate journal. I hope someone finds it interesting and useful; if so, don't forget to cite it appropriately 😉
The Gen keyword in Gaussian. Adding an external basis set.
I am frequently asked how to include an extra set of basis functions in a calculation or how to use an entirely external basis set. Sometimes this question also implies the explicit declaration of an external pseudopotential or Effective Core Potential (ECP).
New basis sets and ECPs are published continuously in specialized journals all the time. The same happens with functionals for DFT calculations. The format in which they are published is free and usually only a list of coefficients and exponents are shown and one has to figure out how to introduce it in ones calculation. The EMSL Basis Set Exchange site helps you get it right! It has a clickable periodic table and a list of many (not all) different basis sets at the left side. Below the periodic table there is a menu from which one can select which program we want our basis set for; finally we click on "get basis set" and a pop-up window shows the result in the selected format along with the corresponding references for citation. A multiple query can be performed by selecting more than one element on the table, which generates a list that almost sure can be used as input without further manipulations. Dr. David Feller is to be thanked for leading the creation of this repository. More on the history and mission of the EMSL can be found on their About page. Because of my experience, the rest of the post addresses the inclusion of external basis sets in Gaussian, other programs such as NwChem will be addressed in a different post soon.
The correct format for inclusion of an external basis set is exemplified below with the inclusion of the 3-21G basis set for Carbon as obtained from the EMSL Basis Set Exchange site (blank lines are marked explicitly just to emphasize their location:
spin multiplicity Molecular coordinates - blank line - C 0 S 3 1.00 172.2560000 0.0617669 25.9109000 0.3587940 5.5333500 0.7007130 SP 2 1.00 3.6649800 -0.3958970 0.2364600 0.7705450 1.2158400 0.8606190 SP 1 1.00 0.1958570 1.0000000 1.0000000 **** - blank line -
The use of four stars '****' is mandatory to indicate the end of the basis set specification for any given atom. If a basis set is to be declared for a second atom, it should be included after the **** line without any blank line in between.
WARNING! Sometimes we can find more than one basis set in a single file this is due to different representations, spherical or cartesian basis sets. Gaussian by default uses cartesian (5D,7F) functions. Pure gaussian use 6 functions for d-type orbitals and 10 for f-type orbitals (6D, 10F). Calculations must be consistent throughout, hence all basis functions should be either cartesian or pure.
Inclusion of a pseudopotential allows for more computational resources to be used for calculation of the electronic structure of the valence shell by replacing the inner electrons for a set of functions which simulate the presence of these and their effect (such as shielding) on the valence electrons. There are full core pseudopotentialas, which replace the entire core (kernel). There are also medium core pseudopotentials which only replace the previous kernel to the full one, allowing for the outermost core electrons to be explicitly calculated. The correct inclusion of a pseudopotential is shown below exemplified by the LANL2DZ ECP by Hay and Wadt for the Chlorine atom.
spin multiplicity Molecular coordinates - blank line - basis set for atom1 **** basis set for atom2 (if there is any) **** - blank line - CL 0 CL-ECP 2 10 d potential 5 1 94.8130000 -10.0000000 2 165.6440000 66.2729170 2 30.8317000 -28.9685950 2 10.5841000 -12.8663370 2 3.7704000 -1.7102170 s-d potential 5 0 128.8391000 3.0000000 1 120.3786000 12.8528510 2 63.5622000 275.6723980 2 18.0695000 115.6777120 2 3.8142000 35.0606090 p-d potential 6 0 216.5263000 5.0000000 1 46.5723000 7.4794860 2 147.4685000 613.0320000 2 48.9869000 280.8006850 2 13.2096000 107.8788240 2 3.1831000 15.3439560
If a second ECP is to be introduced, it should be placed right after the first one without any blank line! If a blank line is detected then the program will assume it's done reading all ECPs and Basis Sets.
Finally, here is an example of a combination of both keywords. If a second ECP was needed then we'd place it at the end of the first one without a blank line. The molecule is any given chlorinated hydrocarbon (H, C and Cl atoms exclusively)
#P B3LYP/gen pseudo=read ADDITIONAL-KEYWORDS - blank line - 0 1 Molecular Coordinates - blank line - H 0 S 3 1.00 19.2384000 0.0328280 2.8987000 0.2312040 0.6535000 0.8172260 S 1 1.00 0.1776000 1.0000000 **** C 0 S 7 1.00 4233.0000000 0.0012200 634.9000000 0.0093420 146.1000000 0.0454520 42.5000000 0.1546570 14.1900000 0.3588660 5.1480000 0.4386320 1.9670000 0.1459180 S 2 1.00 5.1480000 -0.1683670 0.4962000 1.0600910 S 1 1.00 0.1533000 1.0000000 P 4 1.00 18.1600000 0.0185390 3.9860000 0.1154360 1.1430000 0.3861880 0.3594000 0.6401140 P 1 1.00 0.1146000 1.0000000 **** Cl 0 S 2 1.00 2.2310000 -0.4900589 0.4720000 1.2542684 S 1 1.00 0.1631000 1.0000000 P 2 1.00 6.2960000 -0.0635641 0.6333000 1.0141355 P 1 1.00 0.1819000 1.0000000 **** - blank line - CL 0 CL-ECP 2 10 d potential 5 1 94.8130000 -10.0000000 2 165.6440000 66.2729170 2 30.8317000 -28.9685950 2 10.5841000 -12.8663370 2 3.7704000 -1.7102170 s-d potential 5 0 128.8391000 3.0000000 1 120.3786000 12.8528510 2 63.5622000 275.6723980 2 18.0695000 115.6777120 2 3.8142000 35.0606090 p-d potential 6 0 216.5263000 5.0000000 1 46.5723000 7.4794860 2 147.4685000 613.0320000 2 48.9869000 280.8006850 2 13.2096000 107.8788240 2 3.1831000 15.3439560 - blank line -
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Last month we welcomed our new web developer, Craig Pryde, into the AD team!
As we do with all our new starts, we sat down and asked him some of our favourite questions to allow us (and you!) to really get to know him...
What attracted you to After Digital?
The team's passion and focus on providing quality work to an impressive portfolio of clients.
Tell us a bit about what you did before joining After Digital.
My interests in development started when I was 13 and I taught myself how to make software. I transitioned this into a few years of freelancing and then onto working for one of the biggest digital agencies in the UK as a web developer. I'm also a 1st-degree black belt in taekwondo and spent most of my teenage years studying and teaching the martial art to the next generation of students.
What do you bring to the team?
A focus on quality, innovation and a wide skill set that can open up new opportunities within front-end development for clients. I have a love for animation and building innovative products that can help increase profits and make brands stand out within a crowded digital landscape. I look forward to bringing my skills and experiences to After Digital and creating some awesome products for their ever-expanding client base.
What do you do in your spare time?
In my free time, I build ideas that pop into my head with an aim to improve my skills and chase the passion that drives my love for development. I believe that talent is what you have naturally but skill is only developed by hours and hours of honing your craft.
When I take a break from development I'm a gamer and a huge ice hockey fan, I like to watch the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins play during hockey season. I also support the Braehead Clan and watch them play home games in Glasgow whenever I can.
What's your favourite film?
Disney's Treasure Planet - "You got the makings of greatness in you, but you gotta take the helm and chart your own course! Stick to it, no matter the squalls!" - John Silver
Favourite type of music/favourite artist and why?
I enjoy most genres of music, but the one that stands out most to me is rock, a few bands I enjoy listening to are Bring Me The Horizon, Skillet, Asking Alexandria and The Animal In Me. I love the atmosphere around rock and can easily put on headphones and zone out to it whilst working.
Stranded on a desert island what 3 items would you take?
"WILSON, WHERE ARE YOU?" - Advice gained from castaway, you need to take a ball with you. So that when times are tough you have a friend to talk to.
Machete - To carve wood and create items to hunt and fish with.
Fresh Water - To combat the thirst.
Do you have any weird talents/party tricks?
I can eat some of the weirdest food combinations possible on a night out. A classic I usually have is Fish and Chips with cheese, curry sauce and gravy. I'd call that a talent and a party trick!
Which celeb would play you in a movie?
Ryan Reynolds because I think he would do a great job at making people laugh at the highlights from my youth.
What superpower or superhuman ability would you like to have?
Would have to be a direct copy of Aquaman's powers - I would love to see what's hidden at the bottom of the ocean and specifically what's at the bottom of the Mariana Trench. Could it be the last of the dinosaurs?
What's your favourite quote?
"No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world." - Robin Williams
I think that sums up how I feel about development and chasing idea after idea in a pursuit to change and improve the world.
We're looking forward to seeing more of Craig's work over the coming months. Welcome to the team Craig!


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Arcade Fire Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion April 9, 2014
I may not be the first person to say it, but then Arcade Fire is not the first group to counter the "most important band in the world" tag by breaking out the costumes and mirrors. U2 is the obvious model, with their Joshua Tree-Achtung Baby-Zooropa cycle, but the tradition is at least as old as their fellow Irishman Oscar Wilde, and no doubt a lot older. "Man is least himself when he talks in his own person," the 19th-century wit famously said. "Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth."
Arcade Fire's latest album, Reflektor, is clouded with suspicion and anxiety. It's the kind of record a band who has conquered the world and is wondering both who they can trust and what to do next might make, but it's so full of shiny surfaces, synthesizer-spawned smoke and mirrors, and a relentless Studio 54 beat that you'd almost never notice. The camera never lies, and there is always redemption on the dance floor. Not their best record, maybe, but maybe the one that translates best to the stage.
But Wednesday night at the Pavilion, the outsize Montreal group with deep roots in The Woodlands had just come from playing Lollapalooza in Brazil, so maybe they were in a festive mood anyway. Decked out in costumes loosely inspired by Day of the Dead and legendary NashVegas clothier Jaime Nudie -- such as the striking neon-pink fringe on co-founder Regine Chassagne's black dress -- Arcade Fire came off like a band that might be a little tired of talking in their own collective person and was ready to put on some masks for a while. The violinist sawing away in a full-blown lucha libre special was an especially nice touch.
Thing is, though, it's still Arcade Fire. Some bands build songs out of a handful of chord changes, but Arcade Fire prefers to start with a simple musical figure -- a rhythm, a riff, a two- or three-note bass line -- and compound it to the Nth degree. On the intensity scale, they tend to start at "up" and finish somewhere in the stratosphere. The remarkable thing is how so many people onstage playing so many different instruments (as many as 12 Wednesday...I think) all plug into the same circuit, like little creeks feeding into a raging river.
For example, during "Ready to Start," which came midway through the band's 100-minute performance, this was going on onstage, left to right: keyboards, guitar, congas, cowbell, Chassagne on drums, co-founder Win Butler on vocals and guitar, another set of drums, guitar, Win's brother Will playing two or three keyboards at once (it was hard to tell), and that luchador violinist. Even with the masks on, it's almost impossible for Arcade Fire to disguise who they are as a band -- one that bets the house on each song.
And mind you, that is a baseline Arcade Fire song. That same formula of lots of instruments, one enormous wall of sound held true (more or less) through the bulk of the evening, especially songs from 2004 breakthrough album Funeral like "Neighborhood 3 (Power Out)," "Rebellion (Lies)" and "Neighborhood 2 (Laika)." Those songs are cathartic, and absolutely were Wednesday, but they're also a little exhausting, especially right on top of each other.
The only real break in the action Wednesday came six songs in, when Win Butler sidled up to an upright piano to sing the wistful "The Suburbs," the closest thing to a country tune Arcade Fire has in its catalog, and an effective island of calm amid all the Statement Rock and now Dance Mania. Wish there was a little more of that, really.
But make no mistake, adding elements of '70s music (disco, yes, but just as much the work of German groups like Can or Kraftwerk) was a smart move for the band. It made the newer songs like "Flashbulb Eyes," "Joan of Arc" and "Afterlife" even more interesting by adding deeper shadows and sharp angles to go with all the electronic bells and whistles.
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Eventually this side of the band won out, and the show climaxed with the quickening pulse of "It's Never Over (Hey Orpheus)" -- featuring a spotlit Chassagne singing from by the soundboard, but projected onscreen behind the band like some omnipotent goddess -- "Sprawl 2 (Mountains Beyond Mountains)," which led seamlessly into Blondie's "Heart of Glass." And despite what you may have read elsewhere on Rocks Off, this cover was 100 percent spot on.
That leaves us with the encore. Today most people are probably talking about the procession that closed out last song "Wake Up": the band led a lengthy parade around the Pavilion's covered seating area, and ending up in an acoustic circle by a pillar near one of the video screens. They might still be playing for all I know, but the most striking moment of the whole concert was the first song, "Normal Person."
During this lethal Some Girls-meets-Nevermind rocker a bunch of people in plastic Krofft-like masks crowded the stage, including someone in a Hakeem Olajuwon jersey, while someone else wore a TV on his head broadcasting images of both Rick Perry and George W. Bush.
It may not have made a lick of sense (Republicans are Talking Heads?), but it sure was fun. Maybe for their next act, Arcade Fire can get legitimately weird.
Personal Bias: The show made me want to spend some more time with Reflektor, but I'm still waiting for Arcade Fire's country album. I know they've got it in 'em.
The Crowd: Knew every syllable to "Wake Up." Some interesting masks besides the ones onstage.
Overheard In the Crowd: While we were being showered with confetti and the band was still onstage during "Wake Up," a stranger grabbed my notebook and wrote this charming verse. (I hate that shit.)
Your breath is like a fart Wet and cruel But in my heart I love it It makes me feel...cool
Random Notebook Dump: I bet Bill Clinton likes Arcade Fire more than Barack Obama does.
SET LIST Reflektor Flashbulb Eyes Neighborhood 3 (Power Out) Rebellion (Lies) Joan of Arc The Suburbs Ready to Start Neighborhood 1 (Tunnels) No Cars Go Neighborhood 2 (Laika) My Body Is a Cage (briefly) Afterlife It's Never Over (Hey Orpheus) Sprawl 2 (Mountains Beyond Mountains) Heart of Glass (Blondie cover)
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LETS Global Life Extension Procedure
The LETS Global Life Extension Procedure combines the FE analysis of the structure with verification of the results by means of offshore inspections. These two combined with the extensive experience of LETS Global personal and the selective application of ultrasonic peening treatment would enable operators to increase the resistance against structural fatigue of any offshore installation without disturbing the production. The LETS Global Ultrasonic Peening Treatment does not produce any heat, and is therefore safe to use on a producing installation or a drilling rig.
Early signs of degradation: coating damage in high stressed connections
One of the most common signs of early degradation in a vessel is the visual appearance of coating damage in weld connections subjected to high stresses. It is however important to differentiate the different types of coating damages which could be encountered during an inspection of a ballast tank. Many of the coating damage issues could be motivated by different causes other than high stresses and hence these will have a limited significance for the structural integrity of the installation.
Damage coating in longitudinal connections iwo web frames and iwo bulkheads
For an experienced Naval Architect it would not be difficult to find these "compromised" locations from the point of view of potential fatigue damage. One of these specific locations which from tanker to tanker shows coating damage are the longitudinal connection in the way of frames and in the way of transversal bulkheads. Subsequent to the inspection and the photographic documentation of the coating damage a FE sub-modeling will confirm that indeed these coating damage is originated by the high- stresses present at this location.
Why coating cannot stand the high-stresses and what are the consequences
The two main reasons could be the degree of adhesivity, not enough roughness or to much roughness as in a welded surface, or a limited strain capacity of the coating. Nevertheless, a coating damage will give way to an early corrosion if the cathodic protection system for one or other reason is not working accordingly. As the scheduled ballast tank inspection for a specific tank could take two or more years to happen it is crucial that all the protection systems are reliable and work accordingly to prevent any structural integrity degradation to happen.
Elements used to categorize coating anomalies encountered during offshore inspections
• The seriousness of the location; i.e. on the cargo tank bulkhead is potentially more serious than elsewhere due to both the safety consequences – hydrocarbon gas in a non-inerted space, and the difficulty/cost of repair.
However, any method is never exact and the judgment and experience of a LETS Global Inspection Engineer will be a valued contribution.
LETS Global Life Extension Procedure is a Pro-active Solution
The LETS Global Life Extension Procedure is a pro-active solution for structural integrity challenges that operators of ageing offshore installation face. The general condition of the installation is documented and assessed during the offshore inspections. The different types of coating damage would need to be analyzed and quantified in relation to its influence on the structural integrity of the installation. Certain type of damage would not be dangerous for structural integrity while other would need to be carefully considered. Coating damage on high stressed areas will be of special importance. LETS Global Ultrasonic Peening Procedure will be applied on weld connections in these areas in order to increase their resistance against premature fatigue cracking and in order to prevent fatigue cracks from developing.
Life Extension Concept: locating of fatigue hot-spots in the offshore installation.
Offshore inspections will confirm locations showing stress concentrations possibly already detected in the FE coarse model. Moreover, the inspection will be the basis for a FE fine mesh model of any specific location and will give advice about any other fatigue cracking sensitive area which for some reason have not been detected in the FE model. Subsequently this FE fine mesh model will be used for spectral fatigue analysis and henceforth the remaining service life until cracking could be estimated. Offshore inspections would also be useful to detect any discrepancies in the construction drawings which could be of importance from the structural integrity point of view.
The condition of the cathodic system would need to be checked and confirm it is working accordingly. As this is done normally during the scheduled inspections it could be combined with the ultrasonic peening treatment of selected weld connections.
Fatigue Cracks Detected During Offshore Inspections
If fatigue cracks are detected during an offshore inspection it would need to be decided if a weld repair needs to be carried out previous to the application of the ultrasonic peening. The application of MPI (Magnetic Particle Inspection) must be complemented by UT (Ultrasonic Testing). If the fatigue cracks detected are long cracks along the weld toe normally depth 1-2 mm the weld could be treated with ultrasonic peening and the crack would not cause any harm. However if the crack is a deep the UT must be implemented to measure the crack dimensions. If the cracks are too deep in relation to plate thickness then weld repair is necessary previous to the application of ultrasonic peening. In any circumstance the weld repair procedure would need to be complemented with the subsequent ultrasonic peening treatment.


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France looking for 'knockout' win against Peru
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France take on Peru on Thursday with qualification from Group C to the second phase within sight.
Following their opening day win over Australia, Didier Deschamps' side can advance to the last 16 knockout stages with victory over Peru in Ekaterinburg.
And success against the South Americans will seal a landmark day for the France captain Hugo Lloris.
The 31-year-old makes his 100th appearance for his country. But he said the century of caps will have little significance if he and his teammates fail to win.
"It is great personal pride to reach this symbolic number," said Lloris. "But I must say that it is secondary. We are in the midst of the World Cup and when you have the taste of it you know that you cannot find it elsewhere and have to enjoy it.
"The best way to enjoy it is to keep winning and that is important too for the dynamics of the team."
France went into the competition as one of the favourites for the title. But their 2-1 win over Australia in Kazan on 16 June was tortuous.
"I have played a World Cup before so I have felt the pressure before," added Lloris. "Maybe that is different to my teammates. But we hope to play better against Peru and if we do not raise our levels against them we will have problems."
Peru were unfortunate to lose 1-0 to Denmark in their first game. Christian Cueva missed a first half penalty and there were several spurned opportunities before and after Yussuf Poulsen's strike for the Scandanavians.
Ricardo Gareca's men need at least a point from the encounter to have any hope of continuing in their first World Cup since 1982.
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NC Policy Watch has more coverage of yesterday's meeting of the House Select Committee on River Quality.
An assisting living home on Tranquility Road. Nine residences in one subdivision and three in another.
Sampling from September show the extent — so far — of GenX contamination in private drinking water wells near the Chemours plant. And the results have prompted state environmental regulators to extend the testing boundaries in hopes of capturing a fuller picture of the problem.
In total, the NC Department of Environmental Quality and Chemours have tested 110 wells. Of those, 40 had concentrations of GenX above the state's provisional health goal of 140 parts per trillion. The Marshwood Lake subdivision, located northeast of the Chemours plant near the Bladen-Cumberland County line, recorded the highest number of exceedances — nine wells. And the highest concentration — 1,300 ppt — was also found in a well there.
Chemours is providing bottled water to all homes whose wells are above health goal.
Assistant Secretary of the Environment Sheila Holman told the House Select Committee on River Quality yesterday that additional wells would be sampled in a one-mile radius from the Chemours property line. The most recent tests were conducted one and a half miles from the center of the Chemours site. Since the site is so large, more than 2,300 acres, using the property line as a starting point would allow more wells to be sampled.
Because most of the affected wells are uphill from the plant, state environmental regulators theorize that the groundwater has become contaminated with GenX through air emissions — atmospheric deposition — from Chemours. There is speculation — and the science is largely absent on this point — that certain compounds leaving the Chemours stack chemically transform into GenX when they come into contact with water. There isn't an "obvious method" of measuring the ambient air quality near the plant for GenX, Holman said, but there are test methods being developed that can better measure the compound leaving the plant from the stack. "Does the contaminant act as a gas or a particle?" Holman said. "We don't know."
DEQ will also conduct soil and aquifer testing, plus additional sampling of Willis Creek, which runs north of the plant and feeds into the Cape Fear River.We're scaring the puddin' out of the public Click To Tweet
At the committee meeting, lawmakers split their concerns between stopping unknown contaminants from entering the drinking water supply and dampening any public alarm over the safety of that water.
Rep. Jimmy Dixon, a Duplin County Republican, said people who have politicized the issue, including Gov. Roy Cooper, "need a spanking." That politicization, Dixon claimed, has provided grist for the rumor mill. "How do we do this" — advising the public on the risks — "without scaring the puddin' out of Mr. and Mrs. Public?"
"Are we scaring people?" reiterated Rep. Bob Steinburg, a Republican representing several counties in northeastern North Carolina. "Is there an uptick in cancer in these regions? We don't want to incite panic."
Overall, there has not been a significant increase in cancer compared with the state average, Department of Health and Human Services epidemiologist Zachary Moore said. But cancer is not the only illness that can be caused by exposure to GenX and perfluorinated compounds; the immune system and hormonal regulators can also be affected.
"It's not my intent to create panic," answered NC State University scientist Detlef Knappe. He has not signed on to the state's announcement that the water is safe to drink, he said because "we need to look at the fuller range of compounds."
In the industrialized world, the risk of chemical exposure is inherent in the normal course of living. "But this is an unnecessary risk," Knappe said.It's not like the mice fell over dead when they were injected with GenX Click To Tweet
There have been examples of predatory behavior on the part of some private well testers. Residents in Wilmington received mailers and phone calls offering testing services — for $850. (The state will conduct the tests for free in affected regions.) Although DEQ has not advised anyone not to bathe or wash dishes in the affected water, nonetheless, said Rep. Bill Brisson of Bladen County, "folks are scared to death. The testing has been blown out of proportion."
Unfortunately, in his remarks Brisson did not seem to fully understand the scientific method, risk assessment or the caution that should accompany uncertainty. "It's not like the mice fell over dead when they were injected with GenX," Brisson said. "People die every day. There have been no tests showing it harms humans. There are no abnormal levels of cancer, but people are blaming GenX for their cancers for the past 30 years."
Results from September show that 22 of 70 private drinking water wells sampled — 31 percent — contained concentrations of GenX above the state's provisional health goal of 140 parts per trillion. Those wells are indicated by the red icons. Click on the icon for the address and concentration levels. An additional 23 wells tested positive for GenX but below the health goal. Twenty-five wells did not contain the compound.
Of all wells that had some level of GenX in them, the minimum concentration was 11 ppt and the maximum was 1,300 ppt. None of the wells exceeded EPA drinking water standards for other perfluorinated compounds. Subsequent testing of 40 more wells has shown that an additional 18 exceeded the health goals. Source: NC DEQ


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Appearing in "Chimera"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Lucifer (Only appearance; dies)[1]
- Lucifer's 'Devil Horde' (First appearance)
- Cerberus (First appearance)
Other Characters:
- Villagers
- Mutated fish-man
- Earth-2120 (Reality)
- Washington, D.C.
- White House
Synopsis for "Chimera"
Killraven spars with his friends M'Shulla and Carmilla on a riverbank, while Old Skull and John fish in the river and Hawk complains about the fact that they've been surviving on berries and weeds. Killraven easily beats Carmilla and M'Shulla and says he is still determined to find Volcana Ash, who saved them from Mint Julep. Hawk complains that they should give up the search.
John feels a tug on his line, but it turns out to be a huge, ferocious, sharp-toothed fish that attacks them. Killraven comes to their rescue, and eventually impales it on a fishing rod, killing it. Hawk is pleased that they now have some meat, but John says he thinks the fish isn't safe to eat, as he doesn't recognise it from any of the wildlife records he saw in his Gramps' bunker. Hawk scoffs, but Killraven reminds him that John has education that they all lack - the only animals they ever saw were the ones they fought in the gladiatorial arena. As Hawk prepares to carve up the fish, Old Skull points out vestigial human legs on the fish's side, causing Hawk to lose his appetite and the others to joke at his expense. Killraven realizes the fish-man must be one of the Martians' genetic experiments. He says a Martian citadel must be nearby. John, having climbed a tree to escape the fish, says he can see it. Killraven climbs up too and sees cultivated fields and the remains of a human city - not realizing it is the remains of Washington, D.C. and the White House.
A disguised Killraven, Old Skull, and John approach the settlement and see many people walking toward it carrying crops, but looking malnourished and scared. They are nervous of Killraven's presence, as his body language is so different to theirs. Old Skull asks one villager what they doing and learns they are carrying tributes to offer to a 'demon' called Lucifer in fear of punishment. They follow the villagers to the White House remains, which John recognizes from the historical records he's seen. The peasants bow down in front of the White House and there is a burst of flame within.
A group of masked men, the 'Devil Horde', emerge and begin intimidating the peasants. When Killraven and his friends refuse to kneel, the horde confront them. Killraven says he doesn't want to fight them, but they attack and he kills a number of them. He calls a temporary truce, and Lucifer, a man in a horned helmet and cloak that obscures him, comes and asks if Killraven wants to beg for his life. When he refuses, he orders his men to attack again. John suggests to Old Skull that they fetch the rest of the Freemen, but Old Skull says there isn't time and that Killraven prefers to fight alone. Killraven kills many more of the horde, and Lucifer and his right-hand men realize Killraven's example is giving strength to the terrified villagers.
Using pyrotechnics to seem impressive, Lucifer halts the battle and offers Killraven the chance to join him. As Killraven refuses, Lucifer's right-hand man tries to sneak up and stab him in the back. Killraven defeats him. Lucifer panics and thinks Killraven is a rival warlord trying to take over his territory. Lucifer attacks Killraven himself, and Killraven disarms and unmasks him, revealing a scarred, ugly old man. The rest of the 'Devil Horde' run away, and Lucifer starts to walk off. As he does so, one of the villagers mocks him, and Lucifer hits him with his axe handle. However, the formerly scared villagers all attack, killing him thanks to superior numbers.
Killraven despairs of the Freemen ever finding peace, but Old Skull points out that Killraven has given the villagers their freedom. As an excited John tells Killraven that the villagers say Killraven is the best killer they've seen, Killraven realizes he cannot give John the world the Martians took away, and tells Old Skull to begin training him in the Spartan way.
One of the villagers leads Killraven, Carmilla, and M'Shulla to the Martian facility nearby, which is located, unusually for the Martians, in a cave. The three Freemen enter, and Killraven tries to persuade the others to stay behind, but they refuse, saying they're in it together. As they talk, they are attacked by Cerberus, a creature made up of a myriad of different animal and human parts. The Freemen try to fight back, but are knocked unconscious...
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Even though autumn weather is sweeping across the United States, it's still summer in south Florida! To keep warm ocean breezes blowing a little bit longer, we recently traveled to Hollywood Beach to capture the 10-year anniversary/family session for the Jenkins family. The salty air, palm trees and crashing waves were the perfect accessory for… Continue reading Ocean breezes & family fun – Jenkins family session
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I learned a couple of lessons this past Sunday trying to catch my first fish of 2017. I could probably use a fake name right now to maintain anonymity of a humbling experience, but with 100% transparency, I will simply relate my splash-down experience on the Arkansas tailwaters.
A group of us from the shop decided to make a trip to the tailwaters of the Arkansas River flowing out of Lake Pueblo. It's just a short drive to the water. The tailwaters here are urban fishing in some parts, and the river is fished pretty heavily, particularly in winter. Because of these factors – close proximity to home, usually a lot of people fishing, familiar water and surroundings, an urban setting, – it's easy to sort of take the fishery for granted. At least I did, and I let my guard down.
Four of us were fishing around a productive hole when David hooked up with an obviously nice fish. His bent rod screamed "fish on." I was downstream and started to make my way to David for a quick grip and grin of his fish. First, my right foot stumbled on the sandy, silty bottom. I corrected and thought I was good. But on the next step, my left foot got snagged on some submerged weeds and limbs of some sort. Down I went. And it wasn't pretty. Face first, body fully stretched out. I had on three layers – a down vest, a fly fishing shirt, and – because I let my guard down when I was getting dressed – a long-sleeved but COTTON t-shirt. Wrong call!
It was familiar, no-big-deal Pueblo, remember? The day started out with sunny skies and the promise of a 50-degree day. Nothing too tricky at all. Been here a couple dozen times.
By the time I took the grip and grin (yes, I did meet my goal!) and after I drained out my completely full Fishpond chest pack (yes, it holds water) and dumped out a small portion of the Arkansas trapped in my fly box, I was getting cold. All three layers were drenched. I felt my Simms pants getting wet under my waders.
The 50-degree day never materialized. It was partly cloudy, and getting cloudier, with temperatures maybe getting into the 40's. To be honest, I'm not sure what the high temp was for the day. It doesn't even matter, really. I was somewhat surprised at how quickly I became so cold.
With a slight wind and wet clothes, my arms were shivering within 10 minutes. Shivering is not a good thing. Shivering is your body's way of trying to warm up. Shivering also drains you of energy.
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I had felt the tug of only one fish that day, and I was standing there sopping wet. With drenched pride and soggy ego, I had to let my fishing partners know I was heading back to the car to change my clothes.
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Johnny Manziel's attorney, who accidentally texted the Associated Press about the former Cleveland Browns quarterback's domestic violence case, has withdrawn from the case, according to ESPN.com.
Last week, Hinton inadvertently delivered a text message to the AP that noted his doubts about the quarterback's ability to stay clean. A receipt was also sent that may have indicated the quarterback spent more than $1,000 in drug paraphernalia.
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HE Prime Minister, Minister of Economy Review 2014 Economic Successes
Doha, February 14 (QNA) – With HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani and HE Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohammed Al-Thani attending, the Ministry of Economy and Commerce reviewed its achievements of 2014 and its future plans.
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Who are we?
The NFC Research Lab in Hagenberg is part of the Research Center Hagenberg at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. It was founded in 2005 focusing on new NFC use cases, hardware implementations and security aspects. In 2006, Austria's first NFC Trial was launched in Hagenberg providing a variety of services never implemented in a trial before. After that time the NFC Research Lab Hagenberg came up with payment and ticketing services, an own reference hardware, several publications, and the organization of the Austrian NFC Congress (since 2007). In order to ensure customers and industrial relevance of the research results, project partners, such as A1 (formerly mobilkom austria) and NXP, brought in practical experience from users point of view. In 2009, the 1st International Workshop on Near Field Communication (NFC'09) took place as part of the NFC Congress in Hagenberg. Since then, an annual International Workshop on Near Field Communication has been organized by the NFC Research Lab Hagenberg, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and ETH Zurich (2010: Monaco, 2011: Hagenberg, 2012: Helsinki, 2013: Zurich).
Friday, 03. November 2017 2nd NFC Conference in Seibersdorf on June 14th, 2018Seibersdorf Laboratories, in cooperation with the Embedded Systems Lab Hagenberg, organizes the second NFC conference (2. NFC Fachtagung) on June 14th, 2018. This event will take place in conjunction with the EMC conference (16. EMV Fachtagung, June 12th-13th) in Seibersdorf near Vienna.
Monday, 08. February 2016 Program of the NFC Conference in SeibersdorfThe program of the NFC Conference (NFC Fachtagung) in Seibersdorf was finished. You can download the program and further information here. Register now and benefit from the early bird discount. Information about tickets and registration are available on http://www.nfc-fachtagung.at
Monday, 12. October 2015 NFC Conference in Seibersdorf on April 14th, 2016Seibersdorf Laboratories, in cooperation with the NFC Research Lab Hagenberg, organizes an NFC conference on April 14th, 2016. This event will take place in conjunction with the EMC conference (EMV Fachtagung, April 12th-13th) in Seibersdorf near Vienna.
Monday, 30. March 2015 Book Security Issues in Mobile NFC Devices published by SpringerThe book Security Issues in Mobile NFC Devices (a revised version of the PhD thesis of research team member Dr. Michael Roland) was published by Springer in the series T-Labs Series in Telecommunication Services this month.
Thursday, 10. April 2014 1.500 Visitors @ Science & Research NightAbout 1.500 visitors came to Hagenberg on April 4th to catch up on the research projects of the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Johannes Kepler University Linz and local IT companies.
Tuesday, 05. February 2013 NFC 2013 in ZurichThe 5th International Research Workshop with focus on Near Field Communication in Zurich was a great success.
Wednesday, 26. September 2012 Security hole in Google Wallet revealedMichael Roland, researcher at the NFC Research Lab Hagenberg, revealed security hole in Google Wallet.
Friday, 01. June 2012 NFC Congress 2012 in SeptemberThe 5th Congress on Near Field Communication will be held in Hagenberg, Austria, from September 11th 12th, 2012. The big focus this time will be Mobile Payment during the next years.
Friday, 01. July 2011 NFC2012 in Helsinki - Call for PapersThe NFC Research Lab co-organizes the 4th International Research Workshop with focus on Near Field Communication (NFC) - NFC2012, taking place in Helsinki, Finland 2012.
Thursday, 05. May 2011 Lab supplies hotfix to the SMS NDEF bug on AndroidToday, the NFC Research Lab released a hotfix for a problem on Android NFC phones (like the Nexus S) when reading SMS messages from NFC tags.
Thursday, 24. March 2011 Ever wanted to know what is stored on your NFC tags?The NFC Research Lab Hagenberg has released its first app to Android Market. Ever wanted to know what is stored on your NFC tags? Here is the answer: NFC TagInfo, an app for the Nexus S and future NFC-enabled Android devices that reads detailed information from NFC tags and contactless smartcards.


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This is a continuation of what I wrote about last week. To view part 1 of this topic, click here. Life is a series of problems. Every time you solve one, another is waiting to take place. Not all of them are big, but all are significant in God's growth process for you. Problems force… Continue reading Challenges are temporary…Don't give up! (Part 2)
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After writing my last blog post about choices, I was thinking about what to write, and I feel this is the perfect follow up to what I've discussed so far. I thought about the fact that choices are hard to make honestly, why not talk about challenges. So here goes this post Every problem is… Continue reading Challenges are only temporary…Don't give up! (Part 1)