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I've added the "appropriate?" tag as I'm rather dubious about half-finished pet-projects and works-in-progress (as sometimes lack of time or loss of interest by their creator means they never get completed). Thoughts? In any case, the article needs references.--Higgs Raccoon 22:56, 19 June 2009 (UTC)
- We normally restrict future, "maybe" projects until it can be article as actual. The addition of the "appropriate?" tag is valid, imho. I get 4 hits total, none covering the project, just the title - Spirou 01:45, 20 June 2009 (UTC)
This game is NOT a "maybe" cause. The game is going to be fully made, and my fiance is NOT a person who quits on something. He plans to take this game all the way to the end, and he also plans to add some bonus features. So if you two people don't mind laying off my fiance and letting him go on with his work, and also take off that "Candidate for deletion" title, and also quit editing EVERYTHING he puts up, claiming it's inappropriate, then maybe things will be a LOT better. Otherwise, you WILL lose a user. Lunestar Aesther 19:24, 20 June 2009 (UTC)
- Please understand that we are not picking on your fiance. Detailed descriptions of future personal projects are discouraged because, in our experience, many future works do not turn out entirely as planned - if they do at all. The result is an article that needs to be heavily rewritten, or deleted. All too often they become stale, because few editors have the knowledge needed to update them. This reduces WikiFur's quality as a source of reliable information.
- More generally: WikiFur is not a webspace provider. Content added to WikiFur is expected to conform to our policies, and will be edited as necessary. As it says below, "if you don't want your writing to be edited mercilessly . . . then don't submit it here." --GreenReaper(talk) 20:52, 20 June 2009 (UTC)


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Director: Jorge Grau
Release date: 1973
Contains spoilers
I have read that this is one of the most accurate tellings of the Erzsébet Báthory story. It is not. Not for the inaccuracy twixt film and history/legend but because it isn't the Báthory story at all. It is made clear in the dialogue that this Erzsébet (Lucia Bosé), who is a marquise not a countess, had an infamous ancestor who bathed in virgin's blood also called Erzsébet. Indeed her surname isn't given but we can assume that she and her husband Karl (Espartaco Santoni) share the name Ziemmer.
Thus this is inspired by the Báthory story – and the main character is inspired by her crimes – allowing Grau to move into uncharted territories and giving a license to do what he liked with the story, with impunity, though he takes many elements of the legend. He also plays with other traditional vampire myths and historical vampire stories. It is this rich detail that really makes this film, although there are times where there are so many concepts one wishes that he had paused for breath and explored them a little more, and the detail starts in the first scenes as the opening credits roll along.
We begin with a procession of villagers and a naked boy upon a white horse. Karl, watching from a window, calls this the Test of the Horse and it is an immediate launch into traditional vampire detection methods – where a virgin horse ridden by a (naked) virgin is used to find the vampire's tomb. This occasionally appears in films (in a variant, at least). We saw it in the 1979 Dracula and also referenced in Subspecies. This sets the tone of the film, exploring a lot of traditional elements whilst also referencing the more modern vampire that came from literature.
The grave of the vampire is found and dug open. We see the corpse, arms upwards fingers bloodied (as though trying to get out of the coffin after being buried alive, I'll return to this). Without thought he is quickly staked and blood comes to the mouth. We see a young girl, Irina (Raquel Ortuño), approach a guard. She asks him to collect some of the vampire's blood for her when the crowd has gone. She gives him a bribe and a pitcher in which to collect it. Witchcraft? The film does have hints of witchcraft but this part is based on traditional vampire myth.
We see Irina and her friend Inge (Ghike) making bread with the blood. This is blood bread – a traditional vampire deterrent and we can quote the entry in the Vampire Encyclopedia: "The custom found in parts of Poland centuries ago, where bread was supposedly made from the blood of a vampire. Considered a powerful means of protecting one's family from attacks of the undead, the bread was made by gathering a small amount of blood from inside the coffin of a destroyed vampire, normally possible because of the great amounts of blood that were said to gush from the body. The liquid was then baked into a kind of bread. Consuming it was said to make the person invulnerable to the vampire." Interestingly Inga is not meant to be there, she is not of the household, but then the housekeeper (Ana Farra) gets more upset when it is apparent the girls method of making the bread is incorrect.
A magistrate (Ángel Menéndez), with a name in the English language dub suspiciously like Helsing, arrives at the inn. He is intercepted by Karl who craves intelligent conversation. At the castle Erzsébet complains about becoming old and the housekeeper mentions the acts of her ancestor – whose husband preferred making war. Karl prefers his falcons and we see a glimpse of Karl becoming obviously excited as a falcon rips its prey apart. In the inn Karl goes to bed. The innkeepers daughter Marina (Ewa Aulin) is clearly interested in him and an old witch, Carmilla (lola Gaos), gives her a love salve. She goes to Karl and he is interested, but he grabs her neck violently and it is clear he is a psychopathically sadistic individual – she leaves his room. In the morning the witch looks at Karl and tells Marina that death is in his eyes. The reference in character name to Carmilla needs no further comment.
The magistrate is there for the posthumous trial of the vampire and this is interspersed with the actions of Erzsébet. For convenience I shall split these up. The vampire's corpse is in the courtroom and his name was Plogojowitz (imdb suggests Plojovitz) – a reference to the case of Peter Plogojowitz, a historical vampire case from 1725. He is questioned (of course he does not answer) and witnesses are called. Of those officiating Karl seems amused by the concept of a vampire but Doctor Silas (Silvano Tranquilli) is fiercely unconvinced. He mentions plague and Plogojowitz being buried alive (presumably because of his bloodied fingernails). Later he quotes Voltaire who stated that vampires were actually userers and their ilk who "did not live in cemeteries, they preferred beautiful palaces".
Carmilla talks of a parchment, potion and pendant she sold to Plogojowitz. The pendant was cursed, all who wore it died within a year, thus she never wore it herself. The most damning evidence comes from the widow Plogojowitz (María Vico) and her daughter Nadja (Franca Grey). Nadja states that her father came to her after his death and kissed her – not as a father kisses a daughter. He then bit her neck, to drink her blood, and shows the cut left behind. Later Karl realises that the marks are from the broken links on a chain she wears. Plogojowitz is sentenced to be beheaded, his head burnt and the ashes scattered in the river. After the trial Karl determines to wear the pendant to disprove the curse and collects the potion and parchment from Plogojowitz' home.
Meanwhile Erzsébet has, in anger, struck Irina and the resultant nosebleed splattered her hand with blood. For a few moments it seemed that the skin became whiter. She tries to use dove's blood – something Irina uses to firm her breasts – but it has no effect. The housekeeper suggests maiden's blood is necessary. During these scenes we get more evidence of Karl's instabilities as he seems to be on the verge of violence with Inga before letting her leave his home.
Erzsébet experiments by arranging for an infant girl's hand to be cut. She rubs the blood on her face – even licking at the blood from the corner of her mouth. Later we hear that the experiment was successful but, of course, how could she possibly avail herself of more blood. Interestingly, unlike Hammer's Báthory adaptation, Countess Dracula, Grau does not have Erzsébet getting very noticeably younger. This might all be in her own head and when she later ages, it is how she sees her own reflection. It seems to me, given how strong the references and research was in the film that this was a commentary and vampires and reflection - though in this case it meant that she couldn't stand her own reflection.
Suddenly Karl is dead and placed in the family vault. Then Erzsébet helps the man from his coffin – it is clear he is alive and well. The jump jars and almost feels as though part of the story is missing. Actually the events leading to this are relayed at the end of the film but it did make the story jerk cinematically. Essentially he fakes his own death, using Plogojowitz' potion to put himself into a deathlike trance, and has agreed to help Erzsébet get the blood she needs, thus renewed youth, in return he gets to leave (it seems with Marina). It is clear that Plogojowitz was buried alive, having imbibed the potion, though I wish Grau had explored this more.
Of course I mentioned that it was clear that Karl was psychopathically a sadist and he seems to gain the (possibly sexual) release he needs from being able to act like a vampire and become a murderer. The villagers all believe the marquis has returned from the dead. There is an interesting moment, when he kidnaps and murders Nadja, that had bats being found on her otherwise empty bed – he had left the shutters open on the windows – causing the mother to scream. This, like the Dracula and Carmilla reference, was for the modern audience (boys later torture a bat calling it a vampire to underline this point) as bats were not really part of traditional lore. He becomes more and more comfortable with his role and we see both controlled and frenzied stabbings as well as an actual biting the neck open.
However, Erzsébet's sanity struggles with the enormity of her crimes and her own guilt. She becomes haunted by the dead, although it is clear that these were meant to be no phantoms but figments of her own imagination, hallucinations born of the guilt she felt. Indeed, in many respects, Erzsébet could be seen to be the victim here – married to an emotionally distant husband, himself fighting his own violent urges, and encouraged by the housekeeper – whose motivations are unclear (but probably thought she was doing the right thing by her mistress). Of course she is still a criminal, a murderess though she did not kill any of the girls herself as she arranged their deaths for her own vanities.
There is so much referenced in this that the film is a vampire fan's joy. The film itself, unusually, has very little of the gothic sumptuousness that one would expect. Grau draws a cold film around us – and this works as the subject matter suits such coldness. The jump in narrative is problematic on first view – though after that one knows that the narrative has been less jumped and more delayed. As for the DVD, Mya Communications should be commended for making this available – but one thing irked.
Two scenes are restored into the English dub from the Spanish. As such they are subtitled, fair enough. The DVD has the Spanish, Italian and English soundtracks and yet no subtitles for the film (other than the two scenes). Other than that, ideally a digital restore would have been done but, all in all, it is great that they have made this rare piece of vampire cinema available. 7 out of 10.
The imdb page is here.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Legend of Blood Castle – review
Director: Jorge Grau
Posted by Taliesin_ttlg at 9:06 AM
Labels: Carmilla, Erzsébet Báthory, folklore, vampire
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Hm, animal abuse? Too bad, that pollutes even a good film. Anyways, I´m interested of this "blood-bathing mistress of the castle desiring youth and beauty" legend.
- Taliesin_ttlg said...
christine - the bathory legend is covered via several films and books so I'm sure you can find out more without seeing the bat abuse.
\indeed two new films are due based on the legend/history
- Gabriel said...
Hey Andy,
I've been meaning to see this film for a while and actually forgot about it till now. I've been meaning to see it alongside Blood & Roses to add to my 'Bathory/Carmilla/Female Vampire' collection.
Speaking of which, have you seen the new BATHORY film starring Anna Friel and directed by Juraj Jakubisko, it's is a Slovak film.
I assume when you say it's missing the Gothic Sumptuousness, you meant the decor and castle trappings present in Hammer Horror films? I am confused because from the screencaps you provided it actually looks quite lush with it.
- Taliesin_ttlg said...
I haven't seen the Anna Friel vehicle yet - but thanks for the link as it is one of the two I was referring to in my response to Christine.
The sumptuousness is hard to put a finger on and perhaps I used the wrong word - it was a long review! It is an atmosphere (rather than within the visual design). Hammer and much of the contemporary Euro-horror had a rich, thick atmosphere this eschewed. It felt cold, distant perhaps, a little like Karl's character.
Yes, I liked the Hammer´s Countess Dracula - it is a bit slow-moving, but it has had rich, gorgeous atmosphere of Gothic Romance fairytale I loved. Not seen the new Bathory film yet - only trailer!
- Anthony Hogg said...
I'm actually impressed with how much lore the makers of this film have utilised!
They obviously did their research. Although, whether or not this has been translated into a good movie, I can not presently say...
- Taliesin_ttlg said...
To be honest, as I wrote the review I couldn't help but thnik it might be the sort of film (due to the lore) that you'd enjoy, AV
- Anthony Hogg said...
As long as there's staking, cross-wielding, fangs and holy water being splashed about, I'm happy ;)
- Taliesin_ttlg said...
All of which are missing from this - as it is killers obsessed with blood, along with peasant superstition leading to traditional detection methods - yet I suspect you will still be happy :)

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Leslie Thomas was manager of energy services at Guelph Hydro Electric Systems when he first learned of the enormous potential of "earth energy" technologies, commonly known as low-temperature geothermal systems.
He had attended a trade show in 2002 where geothermal technologies were on exhibit. Impressed by what he saw, Thomas was surprised to learn later that Guelph Hydro's headquarters didn't rely on natural gas for heating or electricity for cooling. Most of that energy came from a geothermal system installed in the mid-1990s.
"This inspired me," says Thomas, an engineer who later oversaw the expansion of Guelph Hydro's "geo" system as part of an addition to its headquarters.
No longer with Guelph Hydro, Thomas used that experience to form a geothermal-focused venture last year called GeoXperts Inc., based in Toronto. His aim is to make the renewable-energy technology more accessible to businesses, governments and consumers, using a unique business model that breaks new ground – literally.
His approach? Install the systems for free, but sell the energy to the customer just like any utility.
"Nobody has done this before to the best of our knowledge," says Thomas, explaining that the approach isn't much different than a gas company paying to install a pipe into your home or business, on the assumption it will earn that money back by selling the gas. "We're just using a different energy source, which we feel is better."
Here's how it works: GeoXperts will approach a business, such as a hotel, and ask them what their energy bill is for heating and cooling with electricity, natural gas or some other fossil fuel. If, for example, it pays $1 million a year, GeoXperts – after crunching some numbers and justifying the business case – will offer to install a geothermal system at no charge on agreement it can sell the equivalent amount of energy back at a slight discount, say, $950,000.
"Whether it's a 10-, 15- or 25-year energy contract, that (annual price) will be capped," says Thomas, explaining that the benefit to the customer is no upfront capital requirement, long-term predictability of energy costs, a slightly lower annual energy bill and environmental bragging rights for purchasing emission-free heating and cooling. "That's the difference we bring to the equation."
There are other side benefits to geothermal as well, including more comfortable heating and cooling and lower noise.
Says Thomas Garcia, GeoXperts' co-founder and chief financial officer: "There are so many retrofits that could be done. People just don't know how to do it. If you can't afford it, we'll make it affordable for you."
The idea of selling renewable energy to a customer, rather than renewable technology, isn't entirely new. There are a number of "utility" ventures now selling solar power in the same way – they own the solar photovoltaic panels and related equipment, but sell the electricity to the customer over a long-term contract. The idea is that, over time, those energy revenues will more than pay for the initial capital cost that the utility incurs by installing the system.
In Toronto, a company called Mondial Energy is taking the same approach with solar thermal systems. But instead of selling back electricity, the company is selling the customer any heat – or thermal unit – that offsets the need for natural gas. The difference with GeoXperts, however, is that it negotiates an annual fixed bill, rather than a fixed rate of payment.
The customer doesn't do much more than simply pay the energy bill. "It's all done seamlessly for the client," says Thomas.
Behind the scenes, however, there's much more going on. If GeoXperts negotiates, for example, a 15-year contract, then it knows precisely how much revenue it will earn over those years. It will take that total, minus any government incentives targeted at geothermal, and subtract the expected cost of installing and maintaining the system. The difference equals the profit that GeoXperts and its investors can count on.
But that's just the starting point. There's also opportunity to increase that profit by lowering installation costs, as well as constantly fine-tuning the systems that GeoXperts puts in to maximize their performance and efficiency.
The company, through its internal engineers and strategic partnerships, aims for high-quality installation at the outset to reduce costs associated with long-term maintenance. It has also developed proprietary software that lets it remotely monitor the performance of every geothermal site it has installed – including building and outdoor temperature – making maintenance easier and allowing for rapid-response when problems are detected.
An early version of the software, developed during Thomas' days at Guelph Hydro, is being used at a 70,000-square-foot facility owned by Mississauga-based Lange Transportation and Storage Ltd., which claims one of the largest – some say "the" largest – geothermal retrofit in Canada.
"This (monitoring ability) has been a component in geothermal that's been missing for years," says Thomas. "It lets us know exactly how the system is behaving."
GeoXperts has other ways of reducing costs. Drilling the deep holes required for a geothermal project can be a project's biggest single expense. Thomas says he wants to bring such expertise in-house so he can work on improving drilling techniques that ultimately reduce GeoXperts' costs. Every dollar he can save on installation goes straight to the bottom line.
But the technical side of the operation is only part of the story. There's also the financial side, perhaps one of the biggest challenges for a small venture like GeoXperts: How does it find the huge amounts of capital needed to pay for several, potentially dozens of projects upfront?
The company is currently in talks with several private groups that have expressed an interest in investing in GeoXperts' service model. Garcia says on top of private financing the company wants to approach the banking community about potential partnerships.
Thomas says cash-strapped organizations such as schools, including the Toronto District School Board, are desperate for ways to lower energy costs but need the financial help. "I would like to see a Royal Bank or someone else partner with us to offer services to school boards, churches, government buildings," he says.
Ojan Jamkhou, vice-president of business development and cultural markets at Royal Bank, says the bank is interested in playing a greater role in the deployment of renewable energy and is exploring ways it can help make the technology more accessible.
In the case of GeoXperts, he says the bank could become a partner if the company's business model and financial structure is sound and management team is strong. "Part of that solution (GeoXpert offers) might be us, and it might be us going out and helping the company raise money," says Jamkhou.
"If Leslie has an interest," he adds, "please do have him call me."


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Until yesterday, I never gave much thought to my death. Then again, prior to last night I hadn't talked to "Zero" Moskowitz in 35 years. And I probably would've passed another three decades without communicating with him if it hadn't been for the mistaken "friend" request I sent on Facebook (having confused him for someone else).
I knew Zero from Camp Cherokee, the sleep-away "paradise" I first attended as a ten-year-old. That's where Zero earned his nickname, the operative word being "earned." Since he wasn't exactly a friend of mine there (more of a victim, to be perfectly honest), I'll admit to some surprise when he accepted my Facebook request. I felt even more astonished, and suspicious, when he sent me a private message referencing our camp days together and inviting me to give him a call, "to catch up."
I couldn't imagine anyone, much less Zero, wanting to "catch up" by reminiscing about stories which would undoubtedly begin: "Remember the time we did ___ to you?" So when Zero asked me to telephone, my first thought was: insurance salesman.
Nonetheless I called him, mainly out of a sense of morbid curiosity. A woman answered the phone and I said: "Is Zero Moskowitz there?"
Her reply caught me off guard: "This is the Moskowitz residence, but there's no one here named 'Zero.' You must've dialed the wrong Moskowitz family."
Before she could hang up, I heard a distant male voice announce: "I think it's for me."
A moment later, a rather perturbed Zero announced: "Richard, I'm an adult. People call me by my name, 'Alan.' Nobody's called me 'Zero' since I was a kid."
Will surprises never cease? I guess it never occurred to me his nickname wouldn't stick for life. Indeed, I would've expected his Rabbi to use the moniker in Zero's wedding ceremony, in the unlikely event he ever married (which he had, so he claimed).
As I'd surmised, Zero didn't want to talk about the good old days, other than to tersely advise how he hadn't eaten peanut butter for 35 years – a reference to the backfiring of a particularly gruesome prank. Instead, he quickly reached his real reason for catching up, asking me: "Richard, have you made plans for your death?"
Ever the wise-guy, I replied: "No, but judging by the argument my wife and I had last night, I expect she has."
That's when I learned Zero does not sell insurance. He sells gravestones! And as of last night, one of his particularly fine granite specimens has been earmarked for yours truly. I told Zero I'd get back to him later … with the closing date.
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Fraisthorpe Beach
- Beach info
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Nature and Wildlife
Plenty of space for a walk on this beach where the sands can stretch for miles in either direction.
Water Quality
Lifeguard information
Dog Information
No dog restrictions.
Beach Awards and Information
Quality Coast Award
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Bridlington TIC. 25 Prince Street. East Yorkshire 01262 673474
How to find Fraisthorpe Beach
East Riding of Yorkshire / Bridlington
From Bridlington take the A165 south to Fraisthorpe (about three and a half miles). Turn left through the village to Auburn Farm.
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Starting the day begins with a good nights sleep, but what steps will you take to make sure the first hour of your day is as productive as possible? IKEA has set up a program called First :59, that provides lifestyle tips from the bedroom to the bathroom to help you and your family manage your mornings.
As one of four experts, I've shared my favorite tips for managing my busy mornings as a dad and full-time blogger.
Nutrition and healthful eating is important in our household, but as with most families, time constraints are an issue and can be a hurdle to eating the right foods.
Our Vitamix get's serious use and one of my favorite morning tips is preparing a green smoothie for breakfast. There are a ton of recipes available online but we usually just wing it and stuff our smoothies with a mix of kale, spinach, celery and frozen fruit such as strawberries, mangos, blueberries and bananas. You can also drop in avocados, oranges, apples, really any fruit or vegetable. We all have fun experimenting.
We make a large serving of three smoothies and off we go! If we're still hungry, a bowl of steel-cut oatmeal pairs perfectly with our smoothies.
We prefer smoothies to a green juice as we retain all of the fiber found in the vegetables and there is no waste. The fruit adds a sweetness that any kid (and adult) would love.
In addition to our green smoothies we start the day off with a large glass of fresh water. We stay away from fruit juices which usually contain a lot of added sugar and with our smoothies we are getting plenty of natural sugar from the added fruit. Water helps balance our body after a full night of sleep.
We do love our coffee, but we've found the best way to start our day is with a healthy breakfast, then indulge in the caffeine.
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Psychiatry Partnering & Dealmaking Reviewed in New Research Study Recently Published at MarketPublishers.com
09 May 2012 • by Natalie Aster
LONDON – The majority of psychiatry partnering deals in the biopharma industry are discovery or development stage whereby the licensee obtains a right or an option right to license the licensors psychiatry technology. These deals tend to be multicomponent, starting with collaborative R&D, and commercialization of outcomes.
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This came yesterday. I was so excited when I opened the box. I had been eying on this lens for a long time now. I was so happy that I finally own a Macro Lens, and it's the kind that I want with the Image Stabilization and all. Hubby really knows what I want, even though we are in a tough times, he still give me anything I want.
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RS Puppis
This is a Cepheid variable star shrouded by a nebula's thick, dark clouds of gas and dust. The star brightens and dims over a period of 41.4 days, changing between about 3,000 and 8,400 times the intrinsic brightness of our Sun. This star is one of the brightest known long-period Cepheids in the galaxy.
Found in the Puppis constellation, in the Southern Hemisphere
|Distance from Earth
6,500 light-years
About 10 times the mass of the Sun and about 200 times larger than the Sun
"Fast Facts: Cepheid Variable Star RS Puppis" is a table that lists the name, description, location, size, and distance of RS Puppis from Earth. An image of the star is included.
Use this resource as:
A source of information. Read the table to find out about this object.
A mapping activity. Locate the star's associated constellation on a star map.
A large-number recognition activity. Have students look at several Fast Fact tables, including this one. Ask them to place the objects described in the Fast Fact tables in order, starting with the object closest to Earth and ending with the one farthest away.
An inquiry tool. Have students write down questions they would like answered about the image and the information in the Fast Facts table.
An engagement tool. Involve students in a discussion.
HubbleSite press release: "Hubble Watches Super Star Create Holiday Light Show"
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The ICSE and ISC exam results were announced on Friday, May 17.
The states comprising Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, recorded 99.66% passes in the ICSE examination and 98.528 in ISC Examination, which is 1.46 per cent above the overall ICSE pass percentage.
Of the total 1,40,878 students (including 232 students from abroad), who took the exams in five regions (North, South, East, West and Foreign), 24,963 students appeared in the southern region.
A region-wise analysis of the ISC exam based on the information provided by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination indicates that schools in the Southern Region have performed the best, followed by the western region which recorded 97.17 per cent passes.
Bhuvanya Vijay, a national champion debater and a student of St. Joseph's Academy, Dehradun is the national topper who has secured the highest marks in ISC - 99% in Class 12 board exams.
Chennai girl, Apeksha Avinash Somalinga from Sishya in Chennai has done the city proud by bagging the third rank in ISC class 12 exam.
Apeksha had secured 98.5% and has scored full marks in mathematics and computer science.
Ajay Ebenezer Sundararaj from Ida Scudder School in Vellore topped the ICSE class 10 exam in Tamil Nadu with 98.20%.
Like previous years, girls from the Karnataka outperformed boys in the exams. A total of 4,763 and 522 girls appeared for the ICSE and ISC exams, respectively, and their passing ratio was 99.92% in ICSE and 99.43% in ISC.
Alisha Kalyanpur from Inventure Academy, Whitefield was tremendously pleased with her outstanding performance of 98.2% in ICSE.
Sanitha Jugulum from Bishop Cotton Girls' School, St Marks Road notched up a staggering 98.6% in ISC Commerce and topped her school in the stream.
Alistair Lewis, a student of Clarence High School, Richards Town, was among the toppers in the City in ISC, having scored an excellent 98%.
Students from the Andhra Pradesh have dominated the ICSE class 10 and ISC class 12 results with an impressive pass percentage of 99.07% and 94.77% respectively. Girls outperformed boys with a higher pass percentage.
While 6,321 students from 85 ICSE schools from Andhra Pradesh appeared for class 10 exams, it was just 803 students from 17 ISC schools for Class 10 exams.
Of them, 3,186 boys (98.76%) and 3,076 girls (99.39%) were successful in class 12 exams while 40 boys and 19 girls have failed.
In ISC exams, 333 boys (90.74%) and 428 girls (98.17%) have passed in class XII exams while 34 boys and 8 girls did not get through.


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This very economical and efficient inset stove is of cast iron construction throughout and should last a lifetime.
It has all the benefits and efficiency of a stove but is much more subtle, taking up little of the room space. It can be set into many decorative fire surrounds and is DEFRA approved to burn wood in a smoke control area.
When the fire is unlit, the Firewarm inset stove will prevent any room heat escaping up the chimney. This will improve the energy rating for your home.
Regulations for new fireplace installations demands high ventilation requirements for open flued fires. The Firewarm inset fireplace is a stove rated below 5kW requiring no extra ventilation in a room.
Two large front vents control the primary combustion air and a secondary air vent at the top right increases the efficiency of the burn. The secondary vent use will also tend to keep the large glass screen clear through the "airwash" system.
Convected air to heat the room is channelled up through a series of vents, and out from the top of the stove.
The stove is ideal for new installations, and can be fitted with almost all our tile fireplace designs but can also be retro-fitted into many fireplaces that have an existing Milner fireback
Fitting these stoves is a relatively simple procedure. One large bolt fastens the stove down to the hearth and an ingenious levered arm, fastened with a butterfly nut, holds the fire in against the fireplace or lintel at the top.
The stove must be taken out to clean the chimney
The stoves include an ashpan, tool, and fixing kit.
The stove fits with a 16 inch wide fireback as standard but a spacer kit allows for it's use with an 18 inch wide one.
£ 95.00 Spacer kit for 18 inch firebacks
Width at base:
21 inches (530 mm)
Width at top:
19.5 inches (490 mm)
Overall depth:
11.5 inches (290 mm)
Depth of recess:
7.5 inches (190 mm)
Distance in front of fireplace:
4 inches (100 mm)
Fireplace opening size required:
22.5 inches (570mm) x 16 (405mm) (or 18 (455mm)) inches


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It's a full Wine Tasting Experience Day - tasting, learning and talking about wine plus a delicious 3 course Food & Wine Matching lunch. Everything is included and you'll leave with a World of Wine or Vine to Wine course notebook, your wine-tasting notebook, and most importantly increased confidence and a smile on your face!
We host our Newcastle Wine-Tasting days at the fantastic Cafe 21.
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Our current Wine-Tasting venue in Newcastle is the fantastic Cafe 21
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Black Mirror: Ranking Every Episode From Worst To Best
How does Bandersnatch compare to previous Black Mirror episodes?
Ever since its debut way back in 2011, Charlie Brooker's Black Mirror has held viewers in its grasp, frequently staring in disbelief at the dark reflection of humanity on offer.
It was ahead of its time when it debuted on Channel 4 all those years ago, and it remains as such now, with the release of choose your own adventure movie Bandersnatch. The show may have made a leap from Channel 4 to Netflix, but it's retained much of Brooker's sharp writing and skewering of technology and society.
It's a show that often works best when it feels like it's only five minutes in the future, but let's take a look back at the past of Black Mirror to how it all stacks up, from elected politicians having sex with porcine animals to an agonising choice between Sugar Puffs and Frosties.
20. The Waldo Moment
Black Mirror, despite its dark satire, very rarely gets overly political. And based on the end result of The Waldo Moment, that's definitely a good thing. The Waldo Moment sees a comedian who voices a cartoon bear decide to enter his creation into the race to become a Member of Parliament, which goes further than anyone thought possible.
The show's most political episode is also its worst - yes, it scores some points for being particularly prescient when it comes to Donald Trump's Presidency, but that alone isn't enough to cover up its flaws.
It's not that The Waldo Moment is terrible, but its plot and humour rarely feels well drawn, especially compared to how sharp the rest of the show generally is. It looks better now, but the ideas all feel undercooked, before descending into unearned dystopian chaos at the very end.
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Journal Editorial Report: Blagojevich
Rod Blagojevich was found guilty of one count while jurors could not agree on 23 others. Does the DOJ's prosecution have a problem? Video Courtesy of Fox News.
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I ... he was charged with everything from shaking down the Chicago Children's Hospital to attempting to sell ... the U S Senate seat once held ... by President Obama ... this week former Illinois Governor Rod Laboy Vij was convicted on just one ... of the twenty four felony counts against the fiasco ... marked another defeat for U S Attorney ... Patrick Fitzgerald who also prosecuted conservative newspaper tycoon ... Conrad Black Black was convicted in two thousandseven using the so-called honest services fraud law ... the Supreme Court John too much about law earlier this year leading to Mr Black's release from prison ... the jury had earlier dismissed nine of the thirteen charges Mr Fitzgerald ... By ... so Kim Strauss all let's start with you know how long the world that the Justice Department managed to lose twenty three of twenty four counts ... they didn't make a compelling case and then and there was one juror who was a holdout on the number of these in the one that they did get was that ... a very minor returns suggest Minister blackout had not been honest with FBI officials on ... some statement that he had made ... the problem here pause and think this goes back to you ... at the beginning of this decade Enron and WorldCom you've had all kinds of prosecutors not to send DOJ but also way ... I attorney general state attorney generals who ... who decided they were going to responding to public on goal after white collar crime and and and government private sector ... and the problem isn't that a lot of things that upset the Americans when they hear that the Fed does not always necessarily illegal ... but what you think these prosecutors under pressure they dole out IBE deer maybe try to sort of back accusing code and that their victims in the press to get them to cut a deal with them beforehand ... are often go charging into court with a whole raft of charges ... that they can pin the enemy the game we've seen this time and again let them go but I think it makes it very interesting point about the broader culture prosecution in this country blessed deal about this case in particular ... by clicking on proven can summon a jury seem to think that while blade though was full of bluster and set all want this I get this for ... 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- Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, Volume s1-16, Issue 1, 1 Jan 1936, p. 102 - 103
A Textbook of Laboratory Diagnosis. With Clinical Applications for Practitioners and Students
By Edwin S. Osgood, M.A., M.D. 2nd edition. Pp. xii, 1–585. Illustrated. P. Blakiston's Son and Company, Philadelphia, Pa., 1935
The second edition of Osgood's "Laboratory Diagnosis" marks a distinct advance over the first, which was itself an excellent work upon the subject. This book is unique in some respects, perhaps the most striking being the space given to the application of the various laboratory tests described to the disease conditions in which they have been found useful. Thus the book is divided into two distinct parts, Part One treating of the diseases of various portions of the body, including hematology, while Part Two treats of the technic of the laboratory methods available in clinical diagnosis.
A brief analysis of the way in which each subject is handled in Part One will demonstrate the value of this portion of the work to the practitioner and student. Taking the chapter (Chapter II) treating of the disorders of the kidney and urinary tract with special reference to nephritis as an example, we find that the subject is considered under the following headings.


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How the Moon got its spots
Discover how a surface mottled with dark patches reveals the Moon's volcanic past.
The surface of the moon is covered in huge dark spots, visible from Earth even with the naked eye. These patches are known as maria - a Latin word meaning 'seas'.
Prof Sara Russell, a planetary scientist at the Museum, works with rock samples and high-resolution images to study the history and geology of the moon.
Join Sara as she tells science communicator Camilla Tham how the maria were formed, and explores the techniques we can use to learn more about our largest satellite.


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In recent years there has been a bit of a revolution when it comes to street food. Entrepreneurs are pitching up in town centres and using local ingredients to create delicious meals and snacks we can grab on the go, and have a bit of fun doing what they enjoy while they're at it.
Many who enter the world of street food will have a story to tell about why they do it, from those who chose to leave busy kitchens to ply their trade in a more public setting, to young and enthusiastic chefs with a passion for what they're cooking and serving
If you have a passion for food and fancy trying your hand in the world of mobile catering, well there's a lot to think about:
- What do you want to serve?
- How are you going to cook it?
- Where are you going to source your ingredients from?
- What are you going to serve it from?
- How much can you afford to charge?
The street food scene may be bustling, but it's also very competitive. Budding entrepreneurs are always looking for more exciting flavours and quirky pitches – anything from bizarre fusion foods that somehow come together, to food being served out of pitches ranging from simple gazebos to converted vehicles that catch the eye and draw you in.
What is the best way to start if you want to take the plunge into the world of street food?
Get Educated
Caterers' courses can be a great resource for those wanting to start out in the world of mobile catering. Whether you want to open a pop-up shop or street food stall for your wares, you'll find everything you need to know through organisations such as the Nationwide Caterers' Association (NCASS). They can help provide advice on all aspects of your business – everything from health and safety to tips on establishing a pitch.
Get Equipped
Just like a mechanic is no good without his tools, a chef is nothing without his oven, and so finding out about what you'll need to prepare your delicious creations is kind of important.
There is a multitude of options to choose from when deciding where to serve your food from, whether you're looking to hit a festival or just set up a pitch in your local town centre:
- Gazebo
- Pop-up stall
- Trailer
- Van
- Cart
- Bicycle
These are just the basic options, but there have been all kinds of quirky vendors selling from converted VW Beetles and campervans. Consider your options depending on what you want to sell.
You'll also need to shell out for the cooking equipment itself; this can be anything from a gas-powered oven, electric hot plate, barbeque or even a pizza oven crafted from an old oil drum.
Utensils are essential too, so you'll need to price those up as well, so when you've got your tools it's now time to…
Get Stocked!
Because what good is going to market if you have nothing to sell? Look into where you want to source your ingredients and try and negotiate the best deal you can. Speak with local farmers to see about sourcing good quality produce, for local produce can be an appealing draw for consumers.
Also look into where to source your packaging from – whether you want to serve your food in paper cartons or simple clamshells – catering and retail warehouses can be good resources for items like these.
After this stage, it's time to establish your pricing, work out your overheads and the cost of ingredients once you've found them to determine how much you want to sell a portion for.
Remember that the world of street food can be quite competitive, so do your research into how much similar vendors are charging, as well as those around them.
And keep your audience in mind as well, think of how much you'd be likely to pay for what you are offering, keep it competitive but be careful not to sell your wares short!
Insurance And Safety
Once you've decided on your choice of pitch and have the equipment to cook it with, it's time to protect it against accidental damage. Mobile catering insurance policies are available to help cover your vehicle, any equipment you use, your stock (Product Liability), and most importantly your customers (Public Liability) against any claims you might have brought against you. If you employ anyone to assist, you'll also need to protect them against injury during work (Employers' Liability).
You'll also have to go through rigorous health & safety checks to make sure what you are selling is safe for consumption, so keep an eye on things like the cleanliness of your cooking area and any refrigeration units you may have to keep ingredients chilled.
RELATED: What is a Business Insurance?
Get Your Name Out There
So you have the pitch, the know-how and the kickass recipe, so you should be all set to go, right? But, no-one knows who you are yet, so…
It's time to make some noise! Marketing is an integral part of the process when setting up a new business, so look into ways you can get yourself out there with flyers and business cards.
If you want to create a buzz for free to start with, establish a presence on social media and get yourself a website to show off your products – don't be afraid to be quirky when coming up with a name and pitch!
Don't be afraid to network either, by getting out there to trade shows, street food festivals and by speaking to and befriending vendors just like you on social media; you can pick up useful tips as to how to start out, what makes a good pitch and even find new and exciting taste inspirations.
Perfecting Your Recipe
With so many vendors out there vying for business, you need to make sure you stand out from the crowd with something that'll draw customers in and tantalize their taste buds! Experiment with recipes, tweak things and put your own spin on familiar combinations, even make these the basis of your business with eye-catching names on the menu.
By doing your research thoroughly beforehand and ensuring you have everything in place before you set up, you can then pitch up and start dishing up delicious dishes to punters, wherever you choose to set up.


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Barcelona is last but not least seeing an conclusion to the times wherever a lack of hotel rooms was acutely felt at specified times of the calendar year, including the boat present, the F1 Grand Prix or the large scale trade fairs and conferences.
The city has witnessed a large raise in tourism above the very last 10 years and the construction of news hotels merged with renovating current buildings to these types of a standard that they could be transformed to hotels is forecast to go on nicely into the long run.
The preference of hotel is typically down to the objective of traveling to Barcelona and possibly can be broken down into three conditions – value, location and amenities. When several vacationers pick the aged city, with its darkly slim streets within just uncomplicated walking distance of the Ramblas, several company travellers pick hotels close to the Fira.
The major regions for vacationers are the Ramblas, the gothic quarter and Passeig de Gràçia, as nicely as El Born for the nightlife. Resort Arts is also well-known, but located in the Port Olimpic location and not so handy, although taxis are reasonably low-cost compared with several cities, although can be in limited source at weekends and throughout August.
A person of the issues with some hotel scheduling web sites is that they usually are not generally exact about wherever they are located, and several hotels that are explained as remaining in Barcelona are a very long way out. It is uncomplicated to look at while as hotels in Barcelona city will generally have a 5-digit postcode commencing 080.
There are a selection of hotels proper on the Ramblas, although you really should be knowledgeable that the reduce conclusion of the road gets the city's prime crimson-gentle district in the early several hours, although the city council is making moves to cleanse up the total location.
The major conclusion of the Ramblas, to Plaça Catalunya, is a great deal greater and household to these types of hotels as 5-star Le Meridien and Resort 1898. Shut by, in the gothic quarter is the Rialto and instantly opposite the cathedral is Resort Colon. Other hotels of note include things like Banys Orientals in El Born, to which the well-known Senyor Parallada restaurant is connected the 5-star Majestic Resort on Passeig de Gràcia, with the Claris close by and Barceló Sants. The latter is really aimed at company travellers, but as it is instantly earlier mentioned Barcelona-Sants station is best for the metro and mainline stations, although there are presently substantial functions likely on there because of to the high speed practice.
Barcelona hosts dozens of main exhibitions and conferences and so there are numerous hotels within just uncomplicated walking distance, although you'll probably want to make your way into the city centre too. four-star Resort Plaza is the noticeable instance and there is a metro station that operates straight into the centre too, but the three significant hotels in the vicinity of Sants station are a superior wager too.
However, if you're searching for high-class environment and very first course service then you will not likely conquer the elegance of hotels these types of as the Majestic, Claris or Le Meridien.


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Kate Clinton gets around.
I'm sure you've heard that about her before, but tomorrow she's coming to Indianapolis to ply her wares. She'll be performing with special guests Troubadours of Divine Bliss at the Indiana Roof Ballroom at 8pm. It's not often that Bilerico Project contributors wander through my city, but Kate was so excited about visiting she gave away tickets to the show on Bilerico-Indiana. (Congrats to Projector JoshV for the win!)
I talked with Kate about her upcoming tour and book, making a living as a lesbian comic, and where she sees the LGBT movement ten years from now. All after the jump.


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Photo Gallery | 1160 Participate! 4th Annual Folsom Firecracker Run
Thanks to Todd Drybread, Founder, Organizer and Renee Drybread, Marketing Manager, this 4th of July brought our youth, adults and families together to celebrate the blessings we share in our country.
1160 4th Annual Folsom Firecracker Run participants had registered, and after photos were taken, stretches were stretched and toddlers were secured, all lined up listening for that "horn to echo" for the 10KRun at 8:00 am and 5K Run/Walk at 8:15 am! A sea of red/white/blue was seen from the complimentary 4th of July tee-shirts for each runner, and those sporting their own celebratory dress with bonnets and flags in hair as well as red/white/blue shoes! The 4th of July was welcomed by all.
eLife Adventure once again was invited as the premier volunteer group and 14 eLife friends and volunteers were there bright and early at 6:00 am, setting up tables, organizing the pre-registration/registration check-ins and greeted all with smiles.
The beneficiaries of this year's event included:
P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth): Their mission is to promote injury prevention through reality education, enabling youth to recognize risk and make informed choices about activities and behaviors. P.A.R.T.Y. programs teach high school freshmen and sophomores, before they get their Driver's License, about the risk of driving and other activities while texting/calling/drinking/drugs, running stop signs, tailgating and more. Teen driver crashes are the leading cause of death for our national youth and this program is changing those statistics and keeping them out of jail for causing fatalities/injuries.
Sacramento Sheriff's Toy Project: The program provides a character building environment for offenders, who work with law enforcement officers and community volunteers to build dollhouses, rocking horses, motorcycles and refurbish bicycles to nearly new condition. Deputy Sheriff's and Sheriff Volunteers distribute these items to the less fortunate community.
The Grace Foundation of Northern California: This non-profit organization provides critical care and rehabilitation for abused and neglected animals and utilizes their rescued animals for assisted learning and therapeutic programs for children, youth and adults. This includes horses, dogs, cats, goats, pigs, chickens and cows.
Sierra Forever Families: Sierra Forever Families is a private, non-profit agency that focuses on finding and nurturing permanent homes for children. It was founded in 1983 by adoptive parents who saw that traditional adoption procedures stood in the way of placement of many children. Today, the agency has placed over 2,500 children in permanent homes. Sierra believes that every child deserves a loving home. Sierra serves children considered more difficult to place, and has become known for advocating and finding homes for older children and large sibling groups.
Friends of the Folsom Library: Friends of the Folsom Public Library is a volunteer non-profit organization advocating and promoting the library as a vital community service.
The Mexican Orphan Mission: Established by Capitol Adventure, 100% of money and donations are used to purchase food and supplies for several different organizations in Northern Mexico that receive no financial support from the Mexican government. Doors of Faith Orphanage, currently cares for 100 children. About 90% of the children there are brought to them from Mexican Social Services and have been abandon or come from abusive homes. The Breakfast Club provides breakfast to 300 children per day before school. For many of these kids it will be the only meal they have for the day. Many of these families live in extreme poverty as this community was just a landfill several years ago. Both of these organizations rely on volunteers as well as private donations to serve these very needy populations.
A special thank you to the following sponsors who made this run possible!
Now 100.5, RCMI Management, Sharif Jewelers, The Grand Salon, Folsom Dog Resort, Vonderwerth Financial, Fleet Feet, Performance Physical Therapy, Willow Café, Petvets, Planet Beach Folsom, More Than A Mailbox, Radi Dental, Zuda Yoga, Early Toast, eLife Adventure, Walibu Web Services, Doctor For Total Health, Total Nutrition, Mountain Moto, Folsom Toyota.
Another successful 4th of July for the Annual Folsom Firecracker Run!
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September 28th 2018
#ENGIEgreenFriday is the day dedicated to sustainability.
We are a player committed to a more decarbonised, more decentralized, more digital energy system. We participate in the construction of a shared, equal and inclusive future.
We are the energetic architect of the territories. Our solutions go beyond energy because we promote new uses and new lifestyles and work styles.
Among our priorities, the great global challenges: the fight against climate change, everyone's access to energy and mobility.
#ENGIEgreenFriday is a day full of events.
First event is the inauguration of our new headquarter in Milan: a venue that represents us for the choices of sustainability, integration and transparency.
We continue with an event dedicated to the climate. where together with the Bicocca University and experts in the sector, we analyze the issues and actions to be implemented to deal with the climate emergency.
We finish by actively participating in the inauguration of "Parco della Torre" where our sustainable energy merges with that of DA MOVE for the 'Energy on the Move' event.
All day long, we offer 100% green energy to the inhabitants of the Bicocca district at a special price.


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If you're in the tech sector, you've probably heard the phrase 'tech stack' before. Like many pieces of jargon in our field, it's not clear what that phrase means. Understanding your technology stack, however, is important for the success of your product, whether it's an app or an entire ecosystem.
Let's take a look at tech stacks and talk about why understanding your web app technology stack is so important.
What is a tech stack?
A technology stack is a crucial part of developing any web or mobile application. People refer to the term when speaking of the combination of programming languages and software underneath a development project in question.
Picking the right combination of underlying development tools is very important in the early stages of a project. When building a skyscraper, you don't start with the marble facade or the fountain in the lobby. You start with a deep foundation and girders to hang everything else on. Your tech stack is like this skeleton and you should consider hiring a cloud architect to help ensure your stack does not fall apart.
A tech stack is the underlying elements of a web or mobile application. These are the frameworks, languages, and software products that everything else is built on. For example, you might have created your web application with Ruby on Rails—that's the language and framework. That might access a database created with PostgreSQL. You'll need to host that on a server, say, an Apache server. You'll need Phusion Passenger to make that happen. Those are all elements of the server-side stack.
Finally, you should also consider the software you're using in the development process. Starting with the right efficiency-focused software will ensure your processes are integrated and everyone is working in the same platform. Choose the best time tracking app and project management tools as a start.
The more complex your project is and the more developers involved, the more likely you are to need a project management software early on to get everyone on the same page.
For teams that want a more Agile way to work, check out Hubstaff Tasks. This Kanban-style project management tool uses detailed task cards and sprints to help teams get more done. Team members can add comments, assign tasks, add due dates, break projects into sprints and much more. It's a crucial part of how your business operates, even if it's not technically part of your tech stack.
When everything goes well, your user has no idea what's in your tech stack. Just like a passerby won't know how many girders are in your skyscraper or how deep the foundation is, those elements are hidden. They just know that it works.
Why your technology stack is important
So your app is built on your tech stack. It sounds important, but why is understanding it such a big deal? Trying to learn about it can be intimidating, especially if you're an ideas person and not a developer.
But technology used in web application development can have a big effect on how your app works and how it will behave in the future. For example, some server systems are made for high-read operations, but are less efficient when it comes to high-write traffic. That's an important thing to know if you're transitioning your app from local file storage to cloud file storage.
Your tech stack can also influence the scalability of your product. Certain stacks will better serve different projects. Because so many different combinations are possible for your tech stack, it's difficult (if not impossible) to generalize. But getting familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of your tech stack before you start building your product will help you take advantage of the strengths and mitigate the weaknesses.
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That's a point worth reiterating: you should make decisions about your tech stack before you start major production work on your app. While making significant changes in your stack once you realize that you need something different is possible, it's difficult. In some cases, it'll involve a huge investment of time and money.
So before you start building your web or mobile app, make an informed decision about your tech stack.
How to choose the right tech stack
Unless you're an experienced developer, you probably have no idea how to choose a tech stack. And that's okay. As an ideas person, you're not likely to have to dig into the code on the server or client sides. But if you're driving the creation of the product, you need to make sure the right decisions get made.
The best advice we can give is simple: work with someone who has experience in your area. Server- and client-side developers who have built similar apps can provide invaluable expertise on which elements you should include in your stack. Whether you bring someone on full-time or hire a freelancer, getting experience on your team is crucial.
Before you start working with developers, though, there are some things you'll need to think about. For example, do you want something scalable, or something that can be deployed as quickly as possible? The best stack for you may depend on which is a higher priority. Do you want to use client-side programs that are familiar to many people, like WordPress or simple HTML? Or is your target market more technologically adept?
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Price might also be a factor—PHP is free, but plenty of similar solutions aren't. And more commonly used programming languages generally allow for cheaper hiring. Certain systems may require more upkeep, which increases your financial commitment over time.
Flexibility is easily overlooked. Do you think you might change the functionality of your app? If so, an easily extensible language will make that process easier. The tradeoff is you could end up with an app that needs more upkeep.
In short, you need to think about what's important to you. Make a list of things and keep it handy throughout the entire process. Of course, this list will change—that's the nature of building a new product. But having an idea of where your priorities lie will be helpful to both you and the developer.
The inevitable recreation of your stack
Okay, maybe it's not totally inevitable. But if you're a small company and you prioritize low cost and flexibility, there's a good chance you'll need to completely recreate your product (and your tech stack) from scratch a few years down the line. It's expensive and time-consuming . . . but probably necessary.
And while there's not a whole lot you can do on the front end when resources are limited, just know that this process is likely to happen. If you can eke a few more dollars out of your development budget when you're getting started to make this process easier when it happens, do it.
Again, talk about this with your developers. If they've done this before, they can tell you a lot about how to choose technology for web app development.
Preparing your technology stack for success
The tech stack is—as the name implies—technical in nature. But that doesn't mean non-developers shouldn't think about it. In fact, it's crucial that everyone involved in making decisions for a company be aware of the technology stack and how it could affect the company's future.
That might seem like overkill, especially if you don't know the first thing about development, but it affects more than just the development team. So take the time to talk to people who have experience with technology stacks. Tell them your priorities, your needs, and your thoughts on the future of your app.
Trust me: it'll save you a lot of headaches.
Does your organization have a tech stack in place? If so, what elements is it composed of? We'd love to hear about it!
This post was originally published August 17, 2017, and updated March 2019.


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Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens is now engaged in an intense PR campaign to convince the public, the media, and the judiciary that documented allegations of a criminal conspiracy extending from the University System of Georgia into the Attorney General's office itself are "outlandish conspiracy theories" and "attention-seeking gimmicks" with "no credible evidence" to support them. The problem … [Read more...]
Lawsuit Against Attorney General Olens – Hearing on April 9th
Read both letters to Governor Deal requesting a Special Attorney General here and here. State officials led by the Attorney General attempted to revoke the tenure of Professor Dezso Benedek, an outspoken critic of then-UGA President Michael Adams, for academic fraud, claiming Benedek falsified transfer credit transcripts for a study abroad program at a Hungarian university. State officials and … [Read more...]
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As Citizens of Georgia, you may be surprised to learn that, according to exceedingly broad court interpretations of the Georgia Tort Claims Act (GTCA), you have no recourse against state officials who sexually assault you, sexually harass you, slam your head into a door, or even file your teeth down to nubs. You citizens of Georgia are also likely unaware that state agencies and officials … [Read more...]


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When it comes to finding the best insurance services, most people are focused on finding the lowest premiums and reasonable deductibles. As a result, they will likely spend most of their time looking at free insurance quotes for homeowner insurance rates, car insurance rates and more. However, while affordable insurance is an understandable priority, it is just as important to make sure your coverage provides sufficient protection. A club owner in Arkansas recently learned this lesson after an appeals court ruled his commercial property insurance company had no obligation to defend him in an ongoing civil suit.
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You might think that renting, instead of buying, your living space means that your landlord's insurance has you covered. While that's true for the actual building you live in, it's not true for all of your belongings. If your possessions are stolen or ruined by flood or fire, you're out of luck. That's why there's special home insurance for renters, called — predictably enough — renters insurance. Most home insurance providers also offer renters insurance policies, and all the regular insurance tips like shopping around for cheap renters insurance quotes and reading the fine print on the policy apply. But there are a few things i


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If your air conditioning, heating, or ventilation systems aren't functioning properly, it's always a good idea to call in a professional. Signs of malfunction may include an increase in utility bills, odd smells or noises, reduced efficiency, or a system that takes unusually long to heat or cool your home. Most manufacturers, as well as our experienced technicians, recommend annual tune-ups to catch problems early and prevent costly repairs.
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I know that feeling!Originally Posted by Neoman
Wow... that is certainly a find indeed!!!
I know that feeling!Originally Posted by Neoman
Wow... that is certainly a find indeed!!!
Well you thought that was good. During my stint as an audio visual tech I got a chance to refoam these baby's and the owner who was also my co-worker let me take em home after we closed are CA. operations......JBL 4313B Still a favorite! Price paid ..NaDA FREE BE!
[QUOTE=norealtalent]I've been fortunate to have 7 pair of these... To see the new pair with boxes and grilles in plastic lined up against the wall was really impressive...QUOTE]
It's clear you're really hooked! Seeing the extent of your addiction makes me feel better about mine.
You've gotta get a pair of 4343s up and running and tweaked. Take some time to enjoy audio bliss!
Well sure..., after you put the foam on the wrong side of the cone, who else would want them.Originally Posted by Neoman
That's to funny!Originally Posted by toddalin
I have had a pair for about a year before I realized it had the same problem.
Look out, folks, Todd's on a ROLL tonight!
[QUOTE=Tom Loizeaux]Thanks Tom. Never say never! 43's are still in the back. I'm working on the Westlakes right now. Got one x-over straightened out yesterday. I won't give any impressions yet. I know it's only one and it's only half the signal, but it sure sounds more like it. Looking at the schematic and comparing it to the unadulterated sections, I don't think these things were ever right! There are 3 circuits in each speaker that are just plain ass backwards, resistor-coil-cap instaed of cap-coil-resistor. I'm no crossover wiz but I know that cap needs to be on the right side of the coil!!!Originally Posted by norealtalent
Free 4313's are nice, even with the foam backwards but I gotta say, the $100 L300's take the cake in my book!!!
[QUOTE=norealtalent]Ditto!Originally Posted by Tom Loizeaux
Hey Talent,
You should contact Westlake and get the schematics and whatever other information you can about your Westlakes... Ken has pestered the hell out of them and they have been very forthcoming with information and help...
Apparently each pair of their bigger monitors are essentially custom built and they keep thorough records.
I picked up a pair of original owner L-220's for $300. I've had the surrounds on the woofers and PR's replaced. The cabinets have gotten a lot elbow grease, lemon oil & 000 steelwool. I'm still hoping pics show up on http://audioheritage.org/vbulletin/s...4&page=1&pp=15
I use them for HT mains and I promise Widget I will not watch any opera DVD's with them.
Zooooom over my head.... but I can't imagine watching an Opera DVD on any system.Originally Posted by jbljfan
Not as spectacular a deal as some of the others but...
Got a pair of 4411's for a trade on an cheap 1/2 space digital reverb which was worth $400. new, but maybe $100. at the time. I picked up the 4411's because they were a steal, even though I had no use for them. Tried to sell them without success. But, in the early 90's they were considered uncool. No one wanted a speaker that size. Computer music and small two ways became popular. I never played them until recently. I always assumed they were just a pair of 4311/L100's. Wrong: they actually sound pretty good.
Still have no use for them.
[QUOTE=Mr. Widget]Been there, done that, thank you Ken + Sherwood!!! I am going by the schematic Sherwood sent me. Some of the positive pathway components are very neatly installed backwards and I swear it's original. There is NO sign of tampering in those areas. I don't know what else to think. I'm wiring them like the schematic says. I don't know why somebody else would do the mods that were done unless something was wrong in the first place and I find it hard to believe that Westlake would let them go if they weren't right I know mid production changes get made and yada yada yada. My experience says when all else fails, go back to basics. I'll follow the schematic. When I have them both done, I'll listen and decide from there. Thank you for the encouragement and support.Originally Posted by norealtalent
Love them pics...jealous
[QUOTE=norealtalent]Wired by a dyslexic maybe???Originally Posted by Mr. Widget
Personal visits are strongly encouraged I love to share my JBL's. I have also been known to ship to Australia when asked nicely (hint)Originally Posted by Ian Mackenzie
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3 Peaks Over 3 Days
Being novices this is a real challenge for us.......
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Denize, Nigel, Kirsty and Andrew have joined together to raise funds for Animal SOS Sri Lanka by taking part in Three Peaks Over Three Days Challenge from 6th - 8th July 2012. This involves climbing Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike & Snowdon over three days. We're all novices so this is a real challenge for us but our determination to help this charity and alleviate the suffering of strays in Sri Lanka, giving them the medical care, nourisment and tlc that they need, knows no bounds.
Please, please dig deep and donate any amount you can, no matter how small. This will motivate us to climb those three big beasts!!
Thank you.......
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Active & Health – Mountain Climbing
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Samsung has launched three new mobile devices along with T-Mobile. The funkiest part is Samsung's new naming system! Samsung has launched Samsung Gravity 3, Samsung T and Samsung ":)". Yes, a smiley! Told you, Samsung has come up with amazing naming system. Now only issue how to we call that phone? Samsung happy smiley?
Anyhow, coming to the details. All the three devices are full QWERTY keyboard and will be Instant Messenger friendly.
Samsung Gravity 3 comes with external slide out T9 QWERTY keyboard, 2 Megapixel camera, Cam recorder, built in music player and expandable memory up to 16GB.
It also comes with full HTML support for browser. That's a welcome change. It also supports 3G, A-GPS and bluetooth.
Samsung T comes with 2.8QVGA touch screen along with sliding full QWERTY keyboard. It is equipped with 2 Megapixel camera and a cam recorder, Music player, HTML browser and expandable memory up to 16GB.
It is also 3G enabled and supports A-GPS and Bluetooth.
Samsung ":)" (cute) is a portrait slider device with a vertical QWERTY keyboard. It comes with 1.3 Megapixel camera, Music player with dedicated music buttons. It also supports external memory slot.
Samsung :) is again a 3G enabled device and comes with A-GPS and Bluetooth.