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ResponsiveVoice.JS. The source for Linux information. The Internet of Things market is fragmented, amorphous, and continually changing, and its very nature requires more than the usual attention to interoperability.
It's not surprising then, that open source has done quite well here -- customers are hesitant to bet their IoT future on a proprietary platform that may fade or become difficult to customize and interconnect. In this second entry in a four-part series about open source IoT, I have compiled a guide to major open source software projects, focusing on open source tech for home and industrial automation. I am omitting more vertical projects related to IoT, such as Automotive Grade Linux and Dronecode, and I'm also skipping open source, IoT-oriented OS distributions, such as Brillo, Contiki, Mbed, OpenWrt, Ostro, Riot, Ubuntu Snappy Core, UCLinux, and Zephyr. Cloud Natural Language API 12 Free Keyword Tools To Replace Google's Keyword Tool.
Well, if you haven't heard the news yet, the word on the street is Google has shut down their widely popular keyword tool for public use.
Now if you want access to Google sanctioned keyword data you have to sign up for an Adwords account. Of course there are a ton of theories surrounding why Google would make this decision, some are more obvious than others. But to many of us Google's motivations seem pointless when we still have work to do! Android - Real time sharing of GPS location. How to Build Android Applications Based on FFmpeg by An Example – roman10.
This is a follow up post of the previous blog How to Build FFmpeg for Android.
You can read the previous tutorial first, or refer back to it when you feel necessary. This blog covers how to build a simple Android app based on FFmpeg library. The app will detect the input video file's resolution and codec information through interface provided by FFmpeg. Blow is a screenshot of the app, How to Build FFmpeg for Android – roman10.
For how to build ffmpeg 2.0.1 with NDK r9, please refer to: ffmpeg is an open-source platform for recording, converting, playing and streaming video and audio.
It includes libavcodec, a popular video/audio codec. Several popular Android applications are built based on FFmpeg, including RockPlayer, MoboPlayer, acrMedia, vitalPlayer, V-Cut Express etc. Record, Play, Download Microphone Sound With HTML5 - Subin's Blog. HTML5 has tons of new stuff that are exciting and very interesting.
Let's do the same thing again, but this time with a windows PC. A small software utility called NetCut(popularly known as Wifikill for PC) does the same thing which the wifikill apk app does. The main problem with the wifikill app is its requirement of a rooted android phone. But no special requirement needed for NetCut. It can be installed and operated on any normal Windows 7 and windows 8/8.1 PC. Note: How To Run Windows Software on Ubuntu with Wine. Linux is a great operating system, but its software catalog can be lacking.
PySceneDetect/testvideo_output.txt at resources · Breakthrough/PySceneDetect. Shot transition detection. Use[edit] This operation is of great use in software for post-production of videos.
It is also a fundamental step of automated indexing and content-based video retrieval or summarization applications which provide an efficient access to huge video archives, e.g. an application may choose a representative picture from each scene to create a visual overview of the whole film and, by processing such indexes, a search engine can process search items like "show me all films where there's a scene with a lion in it. " Generally speaking, cut detection can do nothing that a human editor couldn't do manually, but it saves a lot of time. Furthermore, due to the increase in the use of digital video and, consequently, in the importance of the aforementioned indexing applications, the automatic cut detection is very important nowadays.
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One of the great benefits of Linux is that you can customize it however you'd like. And while some customizations can be completely unique, others can be oddly familiar to other operating systems. We've already shown you how you can make a Lubuntu installation look like Windows XP. Google Maps JavaScript API Step-by-Step: Running FREE Linux Virtual Machines in the Cloud with Windows Azure - KeithMayer.com - Site Home - TechNet Blogs. The Windows Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offering supports running Windows virtual machines and Linux virtual machines in the Cloud. In this article, I provide step-by-step guidance for running a new Linux virtual machine in the cloud using our Windows Azure platform. Windows Azure runs Linux VMs as a first-class citizen on our cloud platform, with support in the Preview offering for four common Linux distributions: The best news is … you can try this out for FREE by signing up for a FREE Windows Azure 90-day Trial of our Virtual Machine Preview.
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So I have the book Programming in Haskell. So far the book seems to be fairly straightforward, except for one little hitch. Here's the start of the second paragraph of the inside front cover:
This introduction is ideal for beginners: it requires no previous programming experience and all concepts are explained from first principles with the aid of carefully chosen examples. Each chapter contains a series of exercises ...
Exercises? For beginners? Well, do beginners to programming want to read about programming or to program? Almost everyone I've ever met wants to dive in and make things which print "Hello, World" and move on from there. We want to program, so a Haskell book for beginners with exercises sounds perfect for me.
So since this is for beginners, some might be surprised to see this:
(⨁) = λx → (λy → x ⨁ y) (x⨁) = λy → x ⨁ y (⨁y) = λx → x ⨁ y
But the text builds up to this at that point and the above is understandable (the author's really good about this), but still, it's the sort of thing which makes many a student put down a book. However, that was merely a formalized definition of something and wasn't too bad. Here's what's too bad:
> [ x ↑ 2 | x ← [1..5]]
The above is a list comprehension in Haskell. It will generate a list of the square of the numbers one through five. Note that this is not the mathematical notation of a comprehension. Prior to the above horror, the author clearly gives the mathematical notation:
{ x² | x ∈ {1..5} }
So the author can't use the excuse that he was showing mathematical notation. However, the keen observer might notice a small difference between them:
> [ x ↑ 2 | x ← [1..5]] { x² | x ∈ {1..5} }
Hmm, what's that leading angle bracket on the Haskell version?
Yes, that's right. Here's that full snippet from the book:
> [ x ↑ 2 | x ← [1..5]] [1,4,9,16,25]
The author gives code that the beginning student cannot type in! There is a "symbol table" in Appendix B which has a mapping of those funky characters to what the poor student should type in, but it's not even mentioned at the beginning. New to programming? You get to guess this. I'm not making this up. Even the book's intro to the Hugs compiler has this:
> 2 ↑ 3 8
What on earth could convince someone writing a programming book for beginning programmers that having them type in examples they can't type in would be a good idea? The rest of the book seems fine, but this is just, wow. I'm at a loss for words. And I just gave you the easy ones to figure out. You think the beginner is going to know to type \ for λ or /= for ≠?

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GIF Creator is a tool that allows you to create animated gif images using your own images. I've seen a couple application on the web and everyone had their gifs produced...
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This is the most dummy proof explanation of neural networks and how they work.
This tutorial demonstrates how static functions work and how different are from non - static functions.
We get to know how to use object arrays in C# programming language. We can create custom data type or object and use it in an array.
We explore how constructors work and for what we might need to use them.
We introduce classes in C# programming language in this tutorial.
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An interview with Lindsey DeLuca of NBC Sports Boston
Good deeds come in all different sizes. Most of the time, we reward the big ones. At work, you might receive a bonus for meeting your sales goals, or an award for outstanding performance. At NBC Sports Boston, Lindsey DeLuca and her team also see the benefit in acknowledging the smaller moments that make a big difference.
Q: At NBC Sports Boston, you have a unique perspective on recognizing what you call "every day" milestones. Can you tell me about that?
A: At NBC, we like to provide opportunities to recognize the things that typically go unnoticed. For example, if someone holds the door open for me while I'm carrying a big box or gives extra time and effort to a project. It's part of the culture we created to make people feel awarded, recognized, and empowered.
Q: What are some activities you've recently recognized your colleagues for?
A: I can think of a few. We had a "Bring your family to work day," and there were some folks who I wanted to award for their help with that event. One of my colleagues, who is part of the Young Professionals network, organized an event with Charlestown High School so that 10-15 students could visit the studio, take a tour, and participate in a panel discussion with our GM, Head of Content, and Head of Finance. She took the initiative and put it all together on her own time, and it was a great day.
Q: What type of recognition would you hand out for something like that?
A: We have two corporate-level programs for rewarding our co-workers. The first is called THX points, and the other is the Going the Extra Mile (GEM) program.
The THX points are typically used to recognize the small, everyday things. Each quarter, everyone gets 3,000 THX points to give away to their colleagues for anything they choose. After you've accrued some THX points, you can exchange them for gift cards.
The GEM program is for larger-scale recognition, and it connects back to our corporate values. When you award someone a GEM, you can give anywhere from $100-$500 in gift cards, or $500+ in cash. Once, for a retirement party, a colleague on the creative team created a caricature of the retiree. It's a nice way to affect someone's pay for a job well done.
Q: How do you share people's accomplishments and rewards with the rest of the company?
A: For the THX points, we use a tool called Kazoo, which has a Facebook-like news feed. We can see when people earn THX points, and if I want to piggyback on someone else's award, I can "high five" it, and add additional points onto the original amount.
For the GEMs, we use a tool called Workhuman (formerly Globoforce), and when we enter the GEM into the system, we can select which core value the person's action represents.
They're both great programs, and people really use them!
Special thanks to Lindsey for a peek into NBC Sports Boston's rewards and recognition programs.
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Project Voyager
Saturday, July 6, 2019 to Sunday, September 29, 2019
The Franklin Carmichael Gallery
An exhibition mash up of a road trip, Champlain's touchdown in Orillia and the Apollo 11 moon landing by artists Gary Blundell and Victoria Ward, in an exploration of place and time.
Victoria spent her summers in Orillia as a child at her family cottage – a place layered with meaning for her. She watched the Apollo 11 moon landing on a television that her father put on a beach along the shore of Lake Simcoe. He wanted her family to see the televised coverage of the moon landing and the actual moon in the same moment. It is a memory that has become a dream.
As a child Gary immigrated to Canada from England. One thing that was a constant during his childhood were the statues of Samuel de Champlain that seemed to be everywhere he and his family traveled; to Quebec City, in Ottawa at Nepean Point where he has brought to see Can-rock bands like April Wine and eventually also in Orillia. They were everywhere in his newly acquired country.
As such the concept of exploration was something that they had in common with the City of Orillia. With that in mind, in preparation for the exhibition, they did two things. First, they collected together all of Victoria's mementos of her family cottage and both of their childhood mementos of the first moon landing. Second, in the summer of 2018, they took a road trip closely following the route that Champlain took to travel from the mouth of the St. Lawrence River, to his base of operations in Quebec City and then onwards to Orillia where he spent a winter in 1615.
The theme of exploration is therefore very prevalent in Project Voyager. So is place.
Gary and Victoria have spent the last twenty years exploring transformed landscapes. They have sketched, recorded, painted and written about places that have been changed by industry for the most part. For Project Voyager, Orillia is a place of departure both literally and artistically. For Gary and Victoria, Champlain and the moon landing are connected in Orillia
Gary and Victoria will be at OMAH on Thursday, July 25 at 12:30pm to meet with visitors and talk about their journey, experiences, and the resulting exhibition. $5 for members and $10 for non-members.


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we would have had an apt over a garage, or in a duplex, in the town where i grew up. bean bag chairs and macrame owls and plant hangers and string art wall hangings that i would make. probably while i was staying home, waiting for you to get home from work. (yeh this is a dream all right, you quit working two weeks after we met and it seems like i never did anything else but.) maybe if we saved up or found one at the thrift store, a glass topped coffee table. (i din't know then that people used those to cut their drugs, i didn't do drugs. i just thought glass tables looked nice, sort of rich.) clay knicknacks from the shops on detroit (all closed down now). mirrors on the walls...maybe a sectional. i want to say earth tones, but the truth is that as much as i kinda like earth tones now, i hated them then, so...maybe raspberry. maybe i'd get creative and paint the walls all wild like in the better homes and gardens books. a small nod to the 60s that we missed. you'd drive an old car, well that fits anyway, and money would prolly be tight cuz all i ever knew was money being tight. so it would be normal. in the evenings we'd watch tv (6 whole channels of it cuz no cable and we didn't even get UHF till i was 12) and play music with all the windows open and be happy in love. the only thing missing is that if it was the 70's we'd at least have to be smoking pot and drinking cheap wine, but i leave that part of the picture out cuz i have hated pot from the first time i ever smelled it and i don't like cheap wine...prolly just get some budweiser for you or something, i don't even know if you could get heineken in our neck of the woods then.
of course none of this ever happened. for starters we didn't even meet till 1982 when the 70s vibe was ded or about to die. and the closest we ever got to having our own place was when your uncle gave you the keys to a house downtown somewhere (i don't even know where the hell it was) and we went there to spend the night, and i had a panic attack because it was too quiet. i probably hadn't eaten that day except for two candy bars. i probably had homework due that wasn't done because i didn't understand it. and in those days i couldn't live without the tv, the same way now i can't really go without the 'net. (it's funny because it was tv tv tv with me for about 15 years and now with the 'net i rarely even turn tv on. maybe once a week.) i needed my electronic connection to the world and i needed some noise. at school there were roommates and the cars speeding up murray hill, at your mom's house there was your mom and george and victor and the highway practically in the backyard, and at my mom's it was too quiet but my mom would put the noisy guinea pig in my room, and an aquarium with a pump, and i had my little tv, so all together they'd make enough noise. here there was nothing but you and me and dead quiet and i couldn't handle it. i remember you were kinda disappointed in me because you thought it would be fun to stay at that house, like having our own place. like practicing for being together for life. i feel bad cuz i let you down. it just wasn't how i pictured it and my head was bad that night.
later we did live together at my place for a few weeks at a time here and there, but that was hardly the same thing. that was about as far away from my dream as it could possibly get without a prescription. i think i did have my string art on the walls and one bean bag chair from sears. that's about it. it was almost the 90's. and then even later when you got that big scar on your stomach and it scared you almost enough to clean up but not quite, you lived over by hessler and i visited and that was the closest we ever got to the dream. one afternoon's worth. i didn't go back there for years...and when i did, the building was torn down, and while it hurt that's probably better than having to pass it all the time and be reminded anymore with you gone and things having not Worked Out. i was numb by then anyway, being old enough to realize that in life, you're gonna lose most of the Buildings and people that you love, that's just how it is, nothing gold can stay. much.
and now i come out of work in the middle of the night looking like an old lady, like some young version of golda meir, cuz i'm done up that way on porpoise so as not to have to bother with being attractive, plus i'm tired. the streets are full of drunken stupid rich kids with rich kid clothes and dreams on i never understood and don't want to. nobody would think i feel anything at all but i do. i live in my head. long ago somewhere else. wit' you.
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(yes, i know it's "jasmine", but i heard it wrong for so many years and i'm too old to change.)


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I have a PHP page that displays as wanted, without showing any error messages.
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Thanks again, Coothead. I managed to get my version working - it has the benefit of letting me test it on localhost
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Thanks for the reply, but that is not what I want, since it would mean editing every page to include an explicit new target, and I could have used a simple "a href=" for that.
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A two-time Emmy award winning documentary film maker who made his international reputation from a very unpromising creature has returned with a reprise on that topic in Australia's first 3D movie.
Broadcast date: Thursday 10 June 2010
Despite any technological milestones of his work, Australian documentary film-maker Mark Lewis is most beguiled by "the story of biological control gone wrong, scientists telling us what was good for us which we then found out wasn't.
"At every turn I discovered extraordinary facets and avenues that the Cane Toad took me down and it introduced me to this extraordinary array of wonderful Australian characters who are dealing with the Cane Toad on different levels," he adds.
Lewis has also been involved in what can be described as 'criminal art' through documentaries he has made, including his connection to Phillippe Petit's high wire crossing between the towers of the World Trade Centre in 1974.
"Truth is stranger than fiction," Lewis remarks, before going on to discuss his documentary work on chickens and rats.
To back up that adage, he also relates a tale of his mother's request to have her ashes spread in three different places, with an amusing punch line.
Canetoads: The Conquest makes its Australian Premiere at the Sydney Film Festival.
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Richard tells the golden, murderous history of the lost Byzantine city of Constantinople.
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The Skip Jacks 7
London Wedding & Party Band With Sax & Trumpet
Funk Medley
90s / 00s Medley
Dance & Hip Hop
Indie & Pop Punk
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Folk Style
This is the page for our exclusive band The Skip Jack's 7-piece line-up. The band offer a mix of 90s classics, dance, hip hop, funk, old school rock and pop, and chart hits. The line-up includes male and female vocals, sax, trumpet, guitar, bass, drums and keys. The band regularly play weddings, and corporate events throughout the UK. They are based in London and Surrey so ideally suited to travelling throughout Oxford, Hampshire, Sussex, Essex and Kent too.
Experienced Musicians
The band all met when they studied at The Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford. They are each trained to a very high standard in their chosen instrument. The bands vocalist Nicole is a trained vocal coach and voice researcher. They have worked on theatre productions such as 'Singin' in The Rain', played festivals including Camp Bestival, performed on live radio, and toured Europe with original bands. Between them they have a wealth of experience which is clear to see when you watch them perform.
Their set list is tried and tested and is sure to get your guests up and dancing! The Skip Jacks are ideal for entertaining at a classy corporate event or wedding that requires amazing party music to top the night off.
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The Skip Jacks offer more live music as standard than most bands out there, with 3 x 45 minute sets. However, if you want even more music then just let us know as the band can usually accommodate at an additional fee.
Here is what the band will offer in a standard quote;
- 3 x 45 sets of live music between 8pm and midnight.
- Arrival at 6pm to set up and sound check by 7:30pm.
- Pre-set playlist between sets so you don't need to hire a DJ. The band can also take some requests in advance for this.
- First dance learnt.
- Fully PAT certified equipment, PA and lighting.
- All travel costs.
- All necessary insurances to play at all UK wedding venues.
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Line-ups To Suit All BudgetsIf you would like to check out the band's acoustic duo and 5-piece line up the links are below. 5-piece - including an awesome folk style with double bass and acoustic guitars playing the music in the style of Mumford and Sons. Duo - Perfect for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, and as background music during a meal.
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Aside from the standardization of Bluetooth and a rearview camera, everything on the 2018 Ram ProMaster carries over from the outgoing 2017 lineup.
Top 10 Reasons to Buy a 2018 Ram ProMaster – The Pros
1. Numerous Body Options
One of the best aspects of the 2018 Ram ProMaster is that there are plenty of body options to choose from. Like the Fiat Ducato it was adapted from, the ProMaster comes in several configurations, including 1500, 2500, and 3500 series. The 1500 has low- and high-roof options, and the 1500 and 2500 have two wheelbase options. The 3500 has an extended wheelbase option. Whatever your needs, you will likely be able to find a body style that works for you.
2. Small Turn Radius
Full-size vans aren't knowing for having a tight turn radius, but the ProMaster does. Thanks to its front-wheel drive, the ProMaster is able to make surprisingly narrow turns. Regardless of which wheelbase you choose, the ProMaster has a turning circle of under 47 feet, which is quite good for its class.
3. Low Load Floor
Most of the mechanical features on the 2018 Ram ProMaster are located toward the front of the van. This creates a low load floor layout. The low load floor is especially ideal if you plan on loading and unloading bulky cargo all the time.
4. Onboard Internet Connectivity
You can get onboard WiFi Internet connectivity on the ProMaster. This is especially helpful for those who rely on the Internet for work-related purposes. The connection seems to hold up well while on the road.
5. A High Payload Capacity
The payload capacity on the ProMaster is quite impressive. The payload maxes out at 4,417 pounds on the 3500 with the regular wheelbase. In fact, each level has a relatively good payload capacity. Even the 1500 high-roof model has a decent 3,794-pound payload.
6. Plenty of Cargo Space
There is no infringement upon cargo space in the 2018 Ram ProMaster. The lowest amount of cargo space is, of course, on the 1500, which tops out at 406 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats in place. The 3500 maxes out at a whopping 530 cubic feet of cargo space with all seats in place. Regardless of what you're hauling, you should have plenty of room for it.
7. A Fuel-Efficient Diesel Engine Option
While there are no published fuel efficiency ratings for the ProMaster (as it isn't held to the same regulations as regular commuter vehicles), there is a diesel engine option that is more fuel-efficient than the regular engine option. The turbodiesel is able to get 295 lb-ft of torque, which makes it ideal for hauling cargo. It might not feel as powerful as the 3.6-L V6 option, but the diesel is far better in terms of fuel efficiency.
8. Many Available Optional Features
There are plenty of optional features and packages that can be equipped on the 2018 Ram ProMaster. A few of these features include swivelling driver and passenger seats, GPS navigation, and heated driver and passenger seats. While these features tack on an additional price, some of them are truly worth the purchase, especially if you plan on driving around in a cooler climate.
9. The Uconnect Infotainment System
The Uconnect infotainment system is probably one of the most user-friendly tech interfaces that you can get on a vehicle. The touchscreen display provides clear and easy-to-use graphics. Even non-tech-savvy drivers will have an easy time getting used to this system.
10. Multiple Options Packages
Packages include the Cargo Convenience Group, Premium Appearance Group, and Smoker's Group. You can also get the MOPAR Trailer Tow Group, which is ideal for those who plan on towing a lot of cargo.
To avoid overpaying on a new car, shop prices online first. Get up front pricing before you walk into a dealership. We recommend the following free services; Car Clearance Deals, CarsDirect & MotorTrend.
These free services will offer you the lowest prices and supply you with multiple competing price quotes. You will know the best price before you visit the dealer.
Reasons Not to Buy a 2018 Ram ProMaster – The Cons
1. Diesel Model Has a Clunky Transmission
While the diesel engine is incredibly fuel efficient, this model comes paired with a clunky 6-speed single-clutch transmission. This pairing is rather odd, and the 6-speed pauses when trying to change gears. This will take some getting used to for most drivers.
2. Difficulty Finding a Driving Position
The driver's seat isn't highly adjustable like what you find on some of the competition. Also, the steering wheel is tilt-only, which makes it extra difficult to find the most comfortable driving position. It would make sense for Ram to add a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel in the near-future.
3. Minimal Towing Capacity
Towing capacity is not the forte of the 2018 Ram ProMaster. While you can get the optional MOPAR Trailer Tow Group package added on to make towing a bit better, it will cost you money. Other full-size work vans offer better towing capacities for a more reasonable price.
4. Poor Ride Quality
The ride quality is a bit lacking, especially on the diesel engine option. The diesel is rather loud and obnoxious, so you will have to deal with a lot of engine noise making its way into the cabin. Also, you will feel some bumps in the road as you're driving.
How it Stacks up to the Competition:
2018 Ram ProMaster vs. 2018 Chevrolet City Express
The 2018 Chevrolet Express is a cargo van built to fit your work needs. It doesn't have an impressive amount of power and even falls behind the torque you get on the ProMaster's diesel engine. However, it has an incredibly spacious and well-designed cargo area and is competitively priced.
2018 Ram ProMaster vs. 2018 Ford Transit
The 2018 Ford Transit is also highly customizable and is loaded with a ton of high-tech equipment, including the Sync3 infotainment system. You can take your pick from multiple fuel-efficient engine options. On the downside, the Transit doesn't have a V8 engine available.
Overall, the 2018 Ram ProMaster struggles to keep pace with its competition. While it has an impressive payload and gets good fuel economy from the diesel engine option, there are other vans in this class that can get the job done with less of a hassle and a better towing capacity.
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On October 24, 1929, the New York Stock Exchange crashed, triggering the 12 years known as the Great Depression. Four weeks later, William "Bill" Burroughs was born in Danville, Illinois. His grandfather was a coal miner, his uncle fought in the Battle of the Bulge, his father was a butcher. Part of the "Greatest Generation," Bill grew up in a Middle America struggling to retain its deep roots and still become part of the modern world.
"I didn't realize I didn't have anything," he said of growing up during the Depression era. His childhood was a happy one.
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Discussion in 'Virginia Flyway Forum' started by Little Ruddy, Nov 20, 2019.
One word sums it up today...Boo! Not even a get down or don't move!
Did you scout your spot yesterday/last week or did you just go to the blind hoping something flew by?
I rely on the internet for scouting.
Fun morning. No, I didn't scout yesterday, but the neighbor deer hunter told me what he saw yesterday. It was roughly what we saw when we scouted/ blind brushed this past Saturday. Pretty much everybody I know has access to at least a few ducks. Better opener than the last several.
None of our blinds at home hold ducks,scouting does nothing. Might go one day to the blind,do good next day nothing. You can't over hunt a blind around here. Take your chances, we have missed a majority of our birds for this year due to cold weather earlier this month and the fact that they come by later October-early november.
So, you are in your blind and ducks fly by; the only reason they land is because of your calling or your decoys? That sounds terrible.
had a great opener
You got it Toyota! That's why you got to be on top of your game. must capitalize on the opportunities,don't get many. Decoys must be perfect, calling superb and top notch shooting!
I had a cat come in my tent blind today. Scared the **** out of both of us!
Going Sat, maybe. Got geese, not sure of permission yet on the farm. Got rain too.
If that doesn't pan out, got another farm. No crops. Just cows, cow Schmitt and grass. But near some water and in a fly route mostly. Hope the day isn't gallons of coffee, junk food and same old worn out stories and jokes.
Hey pull my finger....yuk yuk yuk.
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Wisconsin is known for its culture of prudence and risk aversion. So, it is not surprising that I hear people say, 'I think Bitcoin and cyrptocurrencies are a fraud.' But when pushed, they can't explain blockchain technology or bitcoin. It might be a cop-out to cry foul because blockchain and bitcoin are potentially one of world's biggest collaborative math projects that could transform the global economy in a manner similar to the impact of the Internet. Cryptocurrencies and blockchain can fundamentally rewrite many business models, especially in banking and financial services – which is why we all need to understand this new, emerging technology. Professor David Krause of Marquette University will provide more insight.


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Join 12,000+ partygoers from across the globe in one of the world's biggest LGBTQI celebrations! We can now confirm our full line-up of international and local stars coming together under one roof for the official Mardi Gras Party, Saturday 4 March, 2017.
Joining an already stacked line up of artists and DJ's is Sydney vocalist/DJ and voice of the official SGLMG 2017 theme song "Everybody's Free" is Nat Conway, who's making her Mardi Gras debut. Making his first ever Aussie appearance is "All American Boy" Steve Grand who has taken his native America and the world by storm with his clear, soaring voice and emotionally uplifting, hook-filled songs.
We've also got the architect of anthems Peyton who's taking a break from his Ibiza and London based gigs to rock the Party. This year's community show will see rising Aussie star Luke Antony take to the stage at midnight for soulful show stopping performance.
These party powerhouses will take to the stage in between epic DJ sets by the biggest international and local names including: Sylvin Wood (FR), Joelby (UK), High Low (FR), Anhy (FR) and local favourites Kate Monroe, DJ Tiny, Rob Davis and THE SWEATS.
As well as these top party tastemakers, the Mardi Gras Party already has a heaving line up of acts featuring The Veronicas, Tegan and Sara, Dan Murphy, Corey Craig, Citizen Jane, Oxford Hustlers, JimJam and DJ Mickey.
"This is Australia's biggest and best party of the year and it's going to be an amazing, inclusive and hedonistic party experience like no other," says Mardi Gras Creative Director Greg Clarke.
"The night will feature an exclusive performance by The Veronicas in a specially created show just for Mardi Gras," he says. "This will be one of four big live shows to blow your mind and senses in the iconic Royal Hall of Industries, which will feature, dancers, acrobats and the crème de-la-creme of Sydney's drag queen superstars.
"In the Hordern Pavilion you will enter a jungle of special effects as lasers cut through a real-life forest in which wild performances and pop-up happenings will create a bizarre world of debauchery and fun. From porn stars, American go-go boys to queer performance artists, surprise vocalists and a star line-up of DJs this hallowed hall of abandon will take you to a state of euphoric dance music heaven."
Mardi Gras CEO Terese Casu adds: "We have a line up of amazing talent flying in from the USA, France, Spain and the UK to join our extraordinary line-up of local DJ'S. Together they will keep 12,000 partygoers dancing 'til dawn in a celebration of diversity and festivity."
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Turkey's Energy Market Regulatory Authority ("EMRA") has introduced rules and establishment processes for distribution companies to now be permitted to distribute natural gas to districts located outside their existing natural gas distribution licenses, which have populations over ten thousand people. Previously, only the state-owned transmission company BOTAŞ was permitted to do so.
EMRA issued Energy Market Regulatory Board's decision numbered 6560 on 27 October 2016 ("Decision"), published in Official Gazette number 29876 on 2 November 2016.
According to the Decision:
- The Energy Market Regulatory Board ("Board") will authorize the legal entities which will distribute natural gas to the relevant districts.
- Distribution companies must conduct their grid connection processes and distribution network investments within their territory, in line with the relevant regulations.
- To begin offering natural gas supply to other districts, the subscription fee determined by EMRA should be paid by at least 60% of the population in such districts. Therefore, territories with more applicants who have paid the subscription fees will take priority when providing network investments and during design processes.
- Distribution companies are not required to provide natural gas connections to applicants in territories where the network has not been established yet. Paying the subscription fee on its own will not require the distribution company to provide natural gas connection.
- Distribution companies must notify consumers and refund
subscription fees if natural gas connection agreements cannot be
executed within 12 months of the supply start date, due to
- Necessary roads not yet being completed in accordance with the construction plan.
- Permits and licences for building the distribution network are not obtained.
Please see this link for full text of the Decision (only available in Turkish).
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I hate feeding into the stereotype of press comparing things to Dark Souls. When giving Dark Devotion a shot at PAX this weekend, I couldn't really think of what else to call this at first glance. There is a stamina meter that governs your attacks, blocking drains stamina, and even performing a roll dodge does the same. You have to plan out your attacks in reaction to enemies and even doing something like changing weapons takes a second before you can attack again.
What Dark Devotion isn't, though, is strictly Dark Souls in 2D. Even if some of the inspiration for different mechanics may have come from From Software's mega hit, Dark Devotion draws more from the works of H.P. Lovecraft to create an atmosphere that is overwhelmingly bleak and dreary. This isn't a pretty game to look at, even if the pixel art is quite nice.
The demo at PAX was a very brief look at the different things Dark Devotion is trying to accomplish. I was limited to exploring a sewer area or heading straight into a boss fight with an enemy called "The First One." Apparently the story behind this game is something about religious conspiracies, so I'm guessing this guy might be a pontiff or high-ranking official.
The actual moment-to-moment gameplay feels more like mixing Castlevania with Diablo than anything From Software has come up with. Combat might be governed by a stamina meter, but the real gist is learning these deliberate animations and timing then out instead of worrying about how much stamina you have left. After defeating foes, they'll drop loot which you can then swap on the fly to power yourself up.
Along with that, you'll also acquire "Faith" that can be traded at certain points to open shortcuts, buy new weapons, or upgrade your character after dying. Unlike Dark Souls, you won't lose your experience upon death (though the PAX demo didn't showcase this), so you could actually farm a bunch of kills, die, and then power-up to better equip yourself for the environment ahead.
The combat works by pressing either right or left trigger, depending on the weapons you have equipped. The demo saw me with a sword and shield, so left trigger blocked and right trigger attacked. Some of the other things I picked up required two hands, so I'd have to replace my shield to wield a spear, for instance. This then removes the ability to block, but you get a quick dodge as compensation.
The different weapons have faster or slower attack speeds depending on their weight. This means that you can swing a short sword rather fast, but you'll drain your stamina quickly in the process. Spears, though, had such a long start-up time that I just didn't bother with them for the sake of time. It was easier for me to come to terms with a sword and shield combo instead of trying to process something entirely different.
Along with basic offensive weapons, you can also equip items that either deal damage or buff you defense. I didn't find anything that healed me, but I'm sure potions exist in some form. Even if they don't, these items were easy to forget, because the basic combat was enough to see me through encounters with all of the various enemies.
Each level has multiple pathways you can travel through with a big emphasis on doors and paths closing behind you. Once you determine your path forward, you'll be locked into that choice. Obviously dying would put you back, but you won't be able to turn around and start looting every single thing before proceeding forward. That element makes me excited, since I tend to comb over rooms in RPGs like it's going out of style. Having the game subtly push me onward might make for some tense moments where I begin to question my own tactics.
The burning question on my mind was whether or not Dark Devotion was a roguelike or even procedurally generated. I'm getting a bit annoyed by seeing those terms attached to every project, but that isn't the case here. This game has been crafted to set a specific mood and tell a singular story. This won't be about how your journey is the real narrative, but something with actual direction to the madness.
My only concern is whether the enemy encounters can remain interesting for long. While I ran into a bunch of differing enemy designs, each with specific attacks, the same basic tactics worked on everyone. I didn't really need to use my shield as dodging lets you plow through enemies and every enemy was weak to physical damage, so I'm not sure how varied the combat will be.
The game isn't looking to be an epic-length journey. Just as an aside, I asked how long Dark Devotion was shaping up to be and the dev told me around 15 hours. He said going for 100% completion wouldn't add that much more, maybe making the title around 22 to 25 hours long. If the combat really does just stay the same throughout, the game should remain enticing enough on its art direction alone.
Those comparisons to Dark Souls might undo the game, though. It would be a shame for reductive critiques to misinform people about what this game is doing. I may not have had enough time with it to draw a real conclusion on how it plays, but I'm optimistic that the journey will be a dark, gothic, bleak adventure worth taking.


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