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Riverhead Town Police are seeking witnesses to a crash involving a marked police car yesterday evening on Roanoke Avenue.
The crash took place at approximately 5:35 p.m. at the intersection of Roanoke Avenue and Lincoln Street.
According to the police report, a marked police car was traveling southbound on Roanoke Avenue when a 2017 Chevrolet Cruze attempting to turn left onto Roanoke Avenue in front of the police car when the collision occurred.
Both vehicles sustained heavy front-end damage in the crash, police said.
The police officer was transported to Peconic Bay Medical Center by the Riverhead Volunteer Ambulance Corps for treatment of minor injuries and was treated and released, police said. The operator of the Chevrolet Cruze was treated at the scene for a minor injury and refused further medical treatment, police said.
Police did not identify either operator or say whether any tickets were issued.
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Riverhead Police at 631-727-4500.
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OK, so you don’t have the money for protein bars, and you can’t be bothered making your own. Well eating right can be just as effective as using protein bars to get the protein you need. Here are some of the highest protein foods that are good for you in moderation.
Beef: Steak 6oz serving 42 grams of protein
Chicken: Breast 3.5 oz serving 30 grams of protein
Fish: 3.5 oz serving 22 grams of protein
Dairy: Egg 6 grams of protein / Cottage Cheese, 1/2 cup 15 grams of protein
Nuts & Seeds: Almonds,1/4 cup 8 grams of protein / Sunflower Seeds, 1/4 cup 6 grams of protein
These examples of the highest protein foods are easy to incorporate into you diet to easily boost your protein intake.

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We love any recipe that lets us enjoy summer’s sweet, juicy peaches. While peaches are great grilled, baked, poached and even fried- there’s just something about a peach salsa recipe that tastes as fresh as the fruit from our trees.
With tart lime, fiery jalapeños, and, of course, those perfect peaches – this Oregold® Peach Salsa is a little sweet, a little spicy, and packs in a whole lot of flavor.
Perfect for entertaining, post-work snacking, or an at-home taco night, this simple recipe is an excellent go-to for any day of the week.
Spicy Peach Salsa
- 4 fresh (ripe Oregold® Peaches)
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 4 sprigs of cilantro
- ½ lime
- ½ red onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 tsp salt
- Dice peaches, tomatoes, and half the onion into a small bowl.
- Chop cilantro or cut with scissors and add to the bowl. Add lime juice and salt.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Serve with tortilla chips.


GADSDEN, Ala. — Goodyear has begun the previously announced expansion of its Gadsden passenger and light truck tire plant, a project that will add capacity for higher-value, larger rim-diameter tires.
The tire maker´s groundbreaking of the two- to three-year modernization and expansion took place Sept. 14. The company said it will add 240,000 square feet to the 78-year-old facility to house tire-building equipment capable of handling tires with rim diameters up to 24 inches.
The factory currently covers 2.8 million square feet.
Goodyear, in filings for a tax abatement with local officials, estimated it will spend about $125 million on the project.
Daily capacity is listed as 25,000 units, with about a fourth of those designated for original equipment customers, according to information from United Steelworkers Local 12. The largest tires the plant can build now are 18-inch sizes, Local 12 President Dennis Battles said.
The project is part of $550 million Goodyear officials pledged to invest in North America during the most recent round of negotiations with the USW, which represents 1,300 employees at the Gadsden plant.
The expansion is not expected to create any jobs but will help retain the current workers. Goodyear is the largest employer in Etowah County, where Gadsden is located. The last major expansion at the plant was in 1977-78 when it was converted to radials.
The plant was on Goodyear´s short list of factories to close in 1999, but work by local plant management and the union, plus a rebounding U.S. tire market, persuaded Goodyear to keep it open.
The state of Alabama has earmarked $20 million in funding and incentives for Gadsden. Goodyear also is negotiating incentives with the Gadsden-Etowah County Industrial Development Authority.


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Photo Credit: Winnipeg Goldeyes
DURHAM, N.C.- The official statistician of the American Association, Pointstreak, has announced that Winnipeg Goldeyes INF David Bergin (pictured) has been named the league’s Rawlings Player of the Month for the month of July.
Bergin hit .368 (35-for-95) during the month, picking up seven doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 22 RBI. The Tampa, Fla. native picked up hits in 22 of the 26 games he played in during the month, and nine of those were multi-hit games.
Bergin was 2-for-3 in his second game of the month, a 6-0 win over his former team, the Sioux Falls Canaries. He homered for the first time in July on July 4, part of a 2-for-4 performance in a 6-5 loss to the Wichita Wingnuts on the road. Later in the same road trip, on July 7 at the Gary SouthShore RailCats, Bergin put together his best game of the month. He was 4-for-5 with a home run and two runs scored in the effort, a narrow 4-3 Winnipeg victory.
In the middle of the month, the Goldeyes completed a sweep of the St. Paul Saints at home, and Bergin was 3-for-4 with a home run in the July 19 series finale. His blast was one of five Goldeyes homers on the day, propelling the team to an 11-5 win.
His final three-hit game of the month came July 22 at the Kansas City T-Bones, when he was 3-for-4 with a double in a 4-1 Winnipeg loss. Bergin is currently riding a three-game hit streak, which began on July 29 against the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks, when he was 2-for-4 with a double, a home run, and an RBI in a 7-2 loss.
Bergin is now hitting .323 (82-for-254) on the season, with 21 doubles, a triple, 17 home runs, and 53 RBI. His 17 long balls rank second in the American Association, while the 53 RBI rank him fifth.
Bergin is in his third season in the American Association. He played 90 games in 2016 between the Sioux Falls Canaries and the St. Paul Saints. He hit .262 in 79 games with Sioux Falls, collecting 17 doubles, a triple, 15 home runs and 58 RBI. He was also a key contributor in 11 games down the stretch with the Saints, hitting .279 with a double, four home runs and 13 RBI. Bergin’s first American Association season was in 2015, when he hit .331 in 93 games with the Canaries, racking up 23 doubles, four triples, 15 home runs and 65 RBI. He was originally a 30th round draft pick of the St. Louis Cardinals from Tennessee Wesleyan College in 2011, playing in the Cardinals and Colorado Rockies systems through 2014. Bergin topped out at the Class AA Tulsa (Okla.) Drillers in 2014, playing 12 games at that level.
The Goldeyes visit the Sioux City Explorers in a doubleheader tonight at 6:05 p.m. Central time. The games can be seen live and for free at www.americanassociationbaseball.tv.
Rawlings is the official baseball of the American Association. They are located in St. Louis, MO and are the official helmet of Major League Baseball and the exclusive supplier of baseballs to Major League Baseball since 1977. For more information about Rawlings go to: http://www.rawlings.com.


LTE vulnerability allows impersonation of other mobile devices
Research into the vulnerability, conducted by academics at Ruhr Universität Bochum and New York University Abu Dhabi, is called Impersonation Attacks in 4G Networks (IMP4GT), although deployment requirements for 5G networks mean that it could work on those newer systems too.
The attack targets LTE networks, exploiting a vulnerability in the way that they authenticate and communicate with mobile devices. The researchers claim that they can impersonate a mobile device, enabling them to register for services in someone else’s name. Not only could an attacker use this to get free services such as data passes in someone else’s name, but they could also impersonate someone else when carrying out illegal activities on the network, they point out:
The results of our work imply that providers can no longer rely on mutual authentication for billing, access control, and legal prosecution.
It wouldn’t necessarily let you into someone’s Gmail, because you might still have strong password protection or, more sensibly, be using MFA. Neither would it let you access someone’s SMS-based 2FA messages, David Rupprecht, one of the report’s authors, told us:
Under the assumption the authentication app is correctly implemented, e.g. uses TLS for the transmission, the attacker can not access that information. Text messages are part of the control plane and are therefore not attackable.
LTE networks use a mechanism called integrity protection, which mutually authenticates a device with the nearby cellular base station using digital keys. The problem is that this integrity protection only applies to control data, which is the data used to set up telephone communications. It doesn’t always apply to the user data, which is the actual content sent between the phone and the base station.
Rupprecht and his colleagues have already proven that they can use this weakness to change data sent between the phone and the base station, redirecting communication to another destination by DNS spoofing. This all happens at layer two of the network stack (the data link layer, which transports data across the physical radio link).


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Let’s say you’re ready to close your bank account. Maybe you’re done with the high monthly charges, or the bank hasn’t treated you well or you’ve found a better bank. Whatever the reason is, you should stop and ask yourself, is it bad to close a bank account? After all, you don’t want to impact your credit score unknowingly.
The answer is yes, closing a bank account can indirectly impact your credit score. While banks don’t report consumer bank account information to the credit bureaus, they can report a checking account that is not in good standing.
That’s why it’s essential you learn what the potential consequences are and what you should consider before closing your bank account.
What Happens When You Close a Bank Account?
Before you consider closing your bank account, make sure you have a new one set up elsewhere. It’s essential you have at least one savings and one checking account.
Next, change your direct deposit payment details (if this is how you get paid) to your new bank account. At the same time, you’ll want to change the banking information for any pre-authorized debits, such as car insurance, rent or mortgage payments.
Make sure you stop writing checks for your old checking account. You’ll also want to track the checks you’ve written recently and make sure they’ve all cleared.
Give yourself a couple of weeks to monitor your old and new accounts. You’re looking to make sure your old account no longer has any activity and your new account is problem-free.
When you’re ready, you can call or visit your financial institution to close your account. Ask if there are any fees associated with closing the account and approximately how long it will take. If there’s any money left in the account, withdraw it or transfer it to your new account.
Check back in and make sure you cannot access the account after it’s been closed to verify the process is complete.
Closing a Checking Account
So, does closing a bank account hurt your credit? It’s important to understand that if you close a checking account with a negative balance still outstanding, this data will be reported to ChexSystems. (We’ll discuss ChexSystems in more detail below.)
Additionally, if the balance remains outstanding for an extended period of time, banks can send your account to a collection agency. And a collection agency will likely report to a credit bureau, which could impact your credit score.
Closing a Savings Account
Like a checking account, your savings account can incur various fees that cause it to have a negative balance. You could have insufficient fund fees, a wire-transfer fee, ATM fees or charges for not maintaining a minimum balance.
Ensure your savings account doesn’t have any outstanding fees before you close it. If there will be a fee for closing the account, pay it up front so it doesn’t come out of your closed savings account.
When Closing a Bank Account Affects Your Credit Score
The only time closing a bank account affects your credit score is if it has a negative balance. If you take too long to pay this balance to the bank, the financial institution can send the debt to a collection agency. A collection agency collects debts on behalf of third parties. And, in their debt collection process, a collection agency will usually report delinquencies to credit bureaus. This unpaid debt then becomes a part of your credit score, ultimately lowering it.
Another critical factor to consider is how your checking account’s overdraft protection can impact your credit report.
Most banks encourage their users to sign up for overdraft protection because it’s like a “safety net” for forgotten bills or payments. When the bank applies overdraft protection to your account, it agrees to cover your overdraft based on the limits, conditions and fees spelled out in your agreement with them. This is especially useful for surprise charges.
However, what most consumers don’t know is that overdraft protection is considered a line of credit. So, when you add overdraft protection to your account, you may see a hard inquiry on your credit report. And a hard inquiry typically drops your credit score by a few points for a couple of months.
If there are any issues with your overdraft protection down the line, it can directly impact your score. Some of these issues might be:
- The bank decided your overdraft protection has been abused and cuts off the line of credit
- Your account has been closed with an outstanding balance and the bank sends the outstanding balance to a collection agency
The bank can choose to report these issues to the credit bureaus, where it will become part of your credit report.
According to Bankrate, the banks and credit unions created ChexSystems to help identify problematic account holders who aren’t reliable in managing their bank accounts. ChexSystems identifies people who have frequently abused or closed checking accounts or who have multiple overdrawn balances.
As previously mentioned, banks don’t generally report your checking account information to credit bureaus. But they can report it to ChexSystems. The main reasons for reporting an account to ChexSystems are:
- The individual closed an account with an outstanding overdraft balance
- The individual has a history of multiple overdrafts
- The individual abused his or her account or ATM access
- The bank suspects the individual used his or her bank account(s) to participate in fraud
- The individual opens and closes accounts too often
- The individual frequently loses debit cards or checks
Once you’ve been reported to ChexSystems, it can become incredibly difficult to open another bank account. The major financial institutions rely on ChexSystems records before approving individuals for new accounts. Similar to the credit bureaus, ChexSystems has ratings for consumers that range from 100 to 899. A higher score indicates a less risky consumer.
If you’re reported to ChexSystems, expect to have that blemish on your history for up to five years. Having more than one report against your name in the system means you’ll likely be unable to do any regular banking and have to sign up for a second-chance account—less desirable accounts which have more requirements and offer fewer services than regular accounts
You can request a copy of your ChexSystems report once every 12 months or if you’ve been denied an account in the last 60 days. Request your report directly through ChexSystems and you should receive it within five business days.
How to Close a Bank Account Without Hurting Your Credit
You can close a bank account without hurting your credit score. Simply make sure you have all your bases covered by following these steps:
- Ensure you don’t have an outstanding negative balance on the account.
- Make sure you’ve identified if there will be any fees for closing the account, and pay them up front or leave enough money in the account to pay them off.
- Don’t close and open several accounts back to back.
- Check your closed account to ensure no hidden negative balance pops up.
- Consider the potential impact of overdraft protection on your credit score when you open a new account.
Now you have the answer to the question, “Is it bad to close a bank account?” And hopefully you understand the proper steps you need to take to close your account safely without negative consequences to your credit report.
Ultimately, you always want to make the right decisions to benefit your financial health and protect your credit score. After all, a good credit score opens many doors in life, such as approvals for car loans, mortgages, rental agreements and even job opportunities.
If your credit score is lower than it should be, you can work to improve your credit with our credit repair services. We can help you remove inaccurate or unfair negative items listed on your credit report, and you’ll also learn about healthy credit score habits along the way. Contact us today to find out more.
Reviewed by Cynthia Thaxton, Lexington Law Firm Attorney. Written by Lexington Law.
Cynthia Thaxton has been with Lexington Law Firm since 2014. She attended The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia where she graduated summa cum laude with a degree in International Relations and a minor in Arabic. Cynthia then attended law school at George Mason University School of Law, where she served as Senior Articles Editor of the George Mason Law Review and graduated cum laude. Cynthia is licensed to practice law in Utah and North Carolina.
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The Covid-19 vaccination programme is having a positive impact - and Glossopdale residents are being urged to take up the booster when it is offered.
Dr Veena Jha, clinical director for Glossop Primary Care Network, said the data has proven that vaccinated people are getting milder symptoms.
“Increasingly we have seen people who are quite ill and in a life-threatening illness situation due to Covid most are not vaccinated or only partially vaccinated people.
“Vaccinations are definitely working, you should really make sure you have your vaccination or booster if it is due as it works.”
The PCN, who are overseeing both the flu and Covid jabs, have a vaccination clinic at Unit 2-3 Glossop Brook Road, directly opposite Glossop North End FC.
Open on Tuesdays from 5.30pm to 7.30pm the clinic offers both walk-in and pre-booked appointments. The other four PCN’s each have clinics on a separate day to ensure people can attend.
Extra clinics are also being held and details will be available on the Glossop Health Team Facebook page.
Boosters are available six months, 180 days, after a second dose and texts are being send out by NHS England and the PCN to patients to remind them.
Dr Jha said: “Once they have got a text, they can make an appointment for a day when you have completed 180 days.
“We will be sending texts and a link to make an appointment at your convenience there is also a hotline available 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday and they will help you make an appointment.”
Dr Jha said as well as boosters they are also giving 12 to 15 year-olds their first dose at the Tuesday clinic they can walk in or pre book.
She is also keen for people who are eligible to get the flu jab. This year’s campaign is also going well with the PCN carrying out the work freeing up GPs practices so they can see to their patients.
She said: “I am really pleased that 75 per cent of the over 65s have been vaccinated.”
All vaccinations are taking place at the clinic set up at Unit 2-3 Glossop Brook Road.
Before the PCN moved locations extensive work was carried out to deep clean the industrial unit and ensure it was fit for purpose.
Dr Jha said particularly with winter coming it was good they now had the space for people to wait in the building rather than a tent.
Parking at the site is however limited so those who are able bodied are asked to park up elsewhere and walk to the clinic to ensure parking is available for those with mobility issues.

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Fiona Valpy spent seven years living in France, having moved there from the UK in 2007. She and her family renovated an old, rambling farmhouse in the Bordeaux winelands, during which time she developed new-found skills in cement-mixing, interior decorating and wine-tasting.
All of these inspirations, along with a love for the place, the people and their history, have found their way into the books she’s written. Fiona is the author of The French for Love series, optioned by Game of Thrones producer Frank Doelger of Trinity Productions, including The French For Love, The French for Always and The French for Christmas which have been translated into German, Norwegian, Czech and Turkish.
Fiona now lives in Scotland, but enjoys regular visits to France in search of the sun.

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The back of a truck caught fire this afternoon, causing the driver to abandon the vehicle to escape.
The incident happened around noon on Thursday when the back end of a truck parked near Kwai Wing Road suddenly caught on fire, billowing plumes of smoke into the air.
The firefighters later arrived to douse the flames, but most of the goods were already burnt to a cinder.
A dash cam video from another car showed smoke coming from the back of the truck before the fire started, along with the driver honking the horn multiple times to warn the truck driver, but to no avail.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.


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Podium festival is a modern, sophisticated musical landscape that lives outside fixed conventions; it is a mobile network of people all across Europe sharing a common vision.
Podium is therefore a chamber music festival that has been successfully thriving for eight years now and been hosted in six different countries: Germany, Austria, Norway, Spain and Iceland. In Croatia, Podium Festival has been taking place from 2015. The Festival is a stage of cultural innovations that welcomes enthusiasts of various spheres and affinities, let them be musical, organisational, designing or artistic in any possible way.
The source and drive of the “Podium idea” is the open cooperation between all arts and other subsidiary activities, that are essential for the existence of this Idea. The dynamical musical design is accentuated precisely through this type of live network.
Our goal is to build a bridge between tradition and innovation, consequently to befriend contemporary artists with the ones that have been performed for years or centuries. We aim at combining eyesight and hearing, as visual animation, light effects, quality classical music and curiously installed stages. In this fresh and interesting way, we want to expand this interaction between performers and listeners.
Podium Festival Brijuni/Fažana will take place at an island Veliki Brijun and in Fažana as a six musical-incidental manifestation of the Podium festival chain, from 25th to 31th of July 2016 thanks to the help of Brijuni National Park and Fažana municipality. In this time three concerts will occur on which the artists from Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Poland, Sweden, Belarus and Australia will present to ourselves.
Network and grand business cooperation with Podium Festival (Germany, Austria, Iceland, Norway and Spain) started off in autumn 2014, mostly for musical activity, cooperation and introducing artists from Croatia and abroad. Regarding concert diligence special accent is put on creating new music what also comprises of performing new pieces and stimulating composers for composing additional musical creations.


Allow input coordinates to v.what to create a bounding rectangle for querying
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Add a flag so that 2 coordinate point pairs would be interpreted as opposite corners of a bounding rectangle that would select and query all vector objects within (or partly within) the selection rectangle.
A further enhancement would be to allow more than 2 coordinate pairs to define the vertices of a polygon that would select vector objects.
This would make it possible to create a GUI interface for interactive querying using a mouse-drawn rectangle (or polygon) in the display window.


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Frequently Asked Questions
- Making the World of Pax Dei
- Can you explain the difference between regions, provinces, and heartlands?
The world of Pax Dei is split into four main regions, plus four in-between regions. The four main regions are Gallia, Gothia, Iberia, and Anatolia. For the release, we are focusing on building a part of Gallia, whose terrain and atmosphere are mainly inspired by the southwest of France (with a pinch of a magical twist). A province is a large section of a region. We will have different types of provinces, but the heartland provinces are the most important (and biggest) ones. Another type of province is what we currently call the contested provinces - which, as you can guess, are related to PvP. A heartland province contains several home valleys (6 in the example below). And a home valley is a blessed land where players can place their plots and build villages.
Here is a sketch of the map used for the Friend & Family Alpha build. It contains one heartland province, and the named red zones ‘Maremna, Gravas, Tursan…’ are the home valleys. In the game, this province is a square of 10 km per side, but the playable area is ‘only’ around 70km² (27mi²). We aim to have at least two (ideally three) heartland provinces by the time we let people in.
- How huge is the world of Pax Dei?
It depends on what one means by “the world.” The entire world of Pax Dei won’t be available at release, and we’ll start with a portion of the world in the region named Gallia. We aim for at least two (or three) heartland provinces (plus some dungeons and another type of province we are not ready to talk about) for when we’ll open the doors to our world. Overall, that would give you a playground of approximately 150 km2 (58 mi2). Of course, it heavily depends on content production capabilities and some technical constraints, and we could end with something slightly smaller or far bigger.
- Will the world structure be shaped with heartlands at the center and the more dangerous lands surrounding this safe zone? Or will there be a few heartland provinces intersecting with dangerous zones, which implies adventurous travels and trades?
The heartlands tend to be closer to the center of the world than other areas, but that is not an absolute rule. Likewise, heartlands will sometimes border with each other, and sometimes they will not. It is a large, living world created with a few general rules and a lot of exceptions that give each place a different texture and character… In a nutshell, and to answer the question: both.
- Can you talk a bit more about the lore of Gallia and the rest of the world?
Gallia was one of the four great kingdoms that stood for eons but crumbled along with all the others and most of the civilization during the Great Downfall.
The region of Gallia was once one of the old seats of power in the world. Let's go clockwise from there through the known world. We have Thule to the East, then Gothia, Carpathia, Anatolia, and Helios to the high South. Then we have Iberia and finally Atlantis before returning to Gallia.
Gothia, Anatolia, and Iberia are the other three regions named after the ancient kingdoms of the world, while the other regions, being wilder and geographically further afield, never in recorded history were really encompassed by the Pax Dei.
Note that what is drawn up here is a schematic image of the world of Pax Dei. It is not quite this simple. The lands of the old kingdoms tend to reach more towards the center of the world, while the wilder regions stretch more outwards. Rivers, lakes, and oceans weave through the world, and mountain ranges and other natural or unnatural phenomena divide various areas making this more complex than it sounds.
And then there are the uncharted areas that stretch between the borders of “the known world” and the true edge of the world, wherever and whatever that may be. Some call it the Rimworlds, others call it simply Terra Incognita and simply mark “here be dragons” on their maps in order to warn off daring adventurers from roaming too far out. And who knows, there may well be unknown beings there and people yet undiscovered. These are lands of legends and myths, of which the only reliable known records stem from the First Crusade when Phaianos and Armozel, together with the Sons of Light, drove back the first incursion of the demonic legions into this Creation, over two thousand years ago.
Lastly, the reader should note that what we have talked about here is the “known world”, the Creation itself. There may yet be other material places undiscovered, created by beings strong in spirit, beings who do not necessarily find it beneficial to dwell under the eye of the Divine, for whatever reason that might be.
- Can you explain how you are building the world from a technical standpoint?
Our world generation process is semi-procedural, or what we like to say, procedurally assisted. We believe that a human should make the interesting decisions, while the computer should do what it excels at, filling in the details.
In very simplified terms, a human creates a map of the world, and the computer makes a 3D game world out of it. In software terms, our world generation pipeline runs entirely in SideFX Houdini, which is a great match for what we are doing.
In more detail, we start with three main inputs: a very rough height sculpt, an annotated 2D map of what is where, and a bunch of tabular data like what plant species grow in which biomes. First come the geological processes, erosion, lakes, river pathfinding, and such. Then we add the human influences, mainly road carving and modifying the terrain to fit the structures we want. Lastly comes all the plant life and other decoration, with only a minor influence on the terrain itself.
The process also creates a lot of other data than just the 3D environment. A game like ours requires a lot of auxiliary data for things like resource distribution, pathfinding, player map, and so on. It is important to us that we do not edit the world manually, as that would mean making changes would be harder.
- What makes it different from other MMO worlds?
First of all, this is a world we intend for people to feel at home in, to be at home in, so naturally, we allow them to build a home, a home that matters and gives their existence meaning. We open avenues for people to come together around their dwellings and cooperate and build villages and towns with all that follows, and obviously, that will set their mark on the world. Secondly, we build this world with the concept of verisimilitude in mind. All things are worked and reworked and reworked again until they are natural and believable, even the unbelievable ones. It brings normalcy and readability to the world in general and creates real reasons for the anomalies people stumble upon.
- Will there be an in-game map of the world? Will we be able to see everything from the map right away or only already explored areas?
As soon as you log into the game, you can see the whole map of the province you jumped in. The map has no fog of war, and it gives information about the topography, the biomes, and some point of interest. It won’t give the resource areas, the mountain passes, or the villages the players raised. Some areas, especially dungeons, will have no maps at all, leaving it to the players to explore the lay of the land and create their own maps. On that topic, we want a player's knowledge to be more important than his character’s. As such, knowledge sharing and trading between players, in and out of the game, is something we want to encourage, and we have no doubts that some of you will take great pleasure in creating maps with diverse points of interest, whether right or wrong…
- How will the transport system work in the game?
While we do not want to make life particularly hard for people running simple mundane errands and projects, logistics and transport of materials will play a part in the economy. To give some examples, there will be some ‘teleportation’ system for the individuals to facilitate dungeons exploration, but you won’t be able to teleport two tons of gold ore simply.
- Are there areas that you will only explore once and won’t get back to them again because the creatures and resources have become obsolete?
In our game, we strive to make every resource valuable and useful throughout your entire journey. Even the simplest resources have their place. Whether it's building walls for your village or equipping warriors with weapons and armor, the demand remains constant. Just like in real life, even if you've mastered the art of crafting steel, you'll still find yourself in need of iron. At the beginning of your adventure, you may find yourself gathering these resources on your own. However, as you explore and progress in the world, you'll have the opportunity to rely on other players who are newer to the game or experts in their respective trades to fulfill your resource needs.
- How can a player make the world his own? How creative can we be with our interaction with the world?
A player should be in full control of his own land. Likewise, Clans will put their mark on the world by organizing villages and communal buildings they work on together. Clans that decide to cooperate and become allies can create larger social units and should therefore gain control over more land and building features than those who choose to go at it alone.
- What kind of biomes will we find in the world of Pax Dei, and how will they affect our characters?
In our quest to create a world that feels authentic and familiar, we've placed a strong emphasis on verisimilitude. We believe that by making the environments and transitions between biomes believable, we can offer players a truly immersive experience. Our goal is to transport you into a world that feels both authentic and grounded rather than purely fantastical. As a result, you'll find that our biomes often partially overlap or interweave, adding to the sense of realism and exploration. Currently, we have four distinct forest biomes that each have their own unique characteristics. Additionally, we have a couple of captivating mountain biomes, along with several open lowland areas and swamps that provide a different flavor to the landscape. Each of these biomes offers its own visual aspect and various ways to navigate and explore. Furthermore, they are home to specific endemic flora and fauna, as well as shared species that add to the rich diversity of the world. However, it's worth noting that the distribution of minerals across the world follows geographical factors, such as terrain and elevation, rather than being tied solely to specific biomes. Again, this approach helps add depth and realism to resource gathering.
- How are biomes connected with each other?
They usually continue seamlessly from one to another, depending on geographical factors and bodies of water. We aim to make a real and believable world.
- What kind of creatures will be met in Pax Dei?
We want our world to have some verisimilitude, to look like a plausible medieval world that can resonate with the mental image we all share about the Middle Ages. If one was walking around in the forested areas in Pax Dei, one would obviously expect to run into individuals representing Europe’s typical forest fauna: rabbits, boars, deer, wolves, and bears... So you’ll have these. And because our world is not the real world, but a fantasy world where “myths are real, and ghosts exist,” one might also run into unexpected creatures that could qualify as mythical or fantastic, or even demonic. Not everywhere and not every time…
- What kind of resources can we find in the world? Are those all useful for crafting?
All resources we can think of that will be useful for crafting. Having said that, we won’t be implementing everything at launch because we want to update the game content in perpetuity, and we are only starting with Gallia. Other regions will all have unique materials and resources that will add diversity horizontally and vertically.
And as we are talking about resources and ‘horizontal development,’ it is a good moment to give an example of how a game like this can expand inwards rather than endlessly adding new areas and gear tiers. To a layman, a piece of wood is just a piece of wood, while to the expert woodworker, each type of tree and even every tree in the forest has specific qualities and uses that someone with an untrained eye would never think of.
And in fact, the first resource document that was written for this project was a 72 pages treatise called “Trees in Pax Dei,” listing 21 different species of trees, the conditions they need to thrive, an overview of their material properties: hardness, brittleness, grain size, how they burn, the difference in qualities of their sapwood and heartwood, which fungi grow on each, what fauna follows them, as well as listing mythical and magical properties they might have. Needless to say, everyone will start the game as a layman when it comes to identifying the different qualities of wood, but as the game progresses, old knowledge is rediscovered, and hidden lore is unearthed, some will no doubt start seeing the forest in a different light.
- Do resources respawn? Does the world feel “alive”?
Generally speaking, resources will respawn unless a character has claimed the land they were on (i.e., different rules apply on resource spawning when it comes to players’ plots).
- How are resources distributed?
While the most basic resources can be commonly found, most resources tend to be distributed in an asymmetrical pattern. Their exact location and their abundance are dependent mainly on geological factors. Hence, people who spend some time out and about looking for specific resources should relatively quickly learn where it is best to look.
- Are there any weather effects? Do they have any impact on the gameplay?
Yes, there are all sorts of weather effects, rain, shine, and fog, in different measures. Primarily, weather affects the scenery’s mood and the in-game visibility, but we can't say it affects flora, fauna, or resources in the game. We also can’t say if gameplay can impact the weather. If it does, it is yet another layer to the world’s mysteries players will have the opportunity to uncover during their time in the game.
- Can you give us more details on the night/day cycle? How does it work?
The daytime is markedly longer than the night, simply because in this world, the eccentricity of the elliptic orbit the sun follows as it revolves around the earth is relatively high.
Also, we want the night to be meaningful, and we want it to impact gameplay itself. Of course, the night should affect visibility, but also the mob spawning, the availability of the resources, and perhaps, even more… After all, it is common knowledge that some magic potions must be crafted when the moon is full… right?
- Is the “night” a real night? Can you see a moon and stars in the sky?
We still need to balance how dark and long the night should be. We want torches to be useful, but we don’t want the night to become solely frustrating. No matter what, we want the night to be meaningful, and as such, we want it to feel real.
And yes! You can see stars, constellations, the moon and the different moon phases, aurora borealis, comets, shooting stars, and other celestial omens the Divine uses to communicate the danger of impending disasters to her children.

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Lead poisoning affects the brain (thinking) abilities of children. It will affect their ability to learn in school.
Testing for blood lead is required for kids on Medicaid. It is recommended that testing be done at:
Most areas in our tri-county area (Branch, Hillsdale, St. Joseph counties) have shown "At Risk" housing or other sources that promote lead poisoning.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to have the blood lead level checked at the appropriate intervals with visits to their physician for well-child examinations. Otherwise testing is available through our Agency by special arrangement. Screening for eligibility and appropriate testing is reviewed. Children may be screened through our WIC Nutrition Program.
Questions regarding testing can be answered at the following numbers:
Coldwater: 517-279-9561 ext. 115
Hillsdale: 517-437-7395 ext. 324
Three Rivers: 269-273-2161 ext. 211
The Community Health Agency also offers follow-up services for children with elevated blood leads by doing home assessments to determine sources of the lead. We also have referral procedures for children who need medical attention for their lead poisoning.
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Signs and symptoms of Lead poisoning in children may include:
How can I determine if my child should be tested?
The following questions can help you identify your child’s risk for lead poisoning:
If you answered no to every question, this means your child is at LOW RISK for lead poisoning.
If you answered yes or don't know to any of these questions, this means your child is at HIGH RISK for lead poisoning. The only way to know for sure is to have your child tested. Talk to your child's doctor to arrange for a blood test. Show the doctor this questionnaire so he or she knows why your child is at risk.


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Oh wow. I REALLY love this setting. I wish I could illustrate nature like that. ._.
Just make the individual parts first- like paint a bark texture, then a couple different flowers, then grass texture and turn them all into brushes
then sketch out a rough scene and use the patterns you made as fills with the brushes. its alot easier than trying to do it like Bob
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How Does a Cactus Seed Itself?
Though cacti are significantly different than other plants you might have in your garden, they do share some similarities. Like other plants, cacti produce flowers and seeds for propagation. If you already have cacti in your garden and want to start additional plants, you can harvest the seeds for planting by collecting and drying the fruit.
Though cacti may not be the first plant that comes to mind when thinking of flowering plants, all cactus varieties produce flowers of some type. Some cacti produce very colorful and large flowers, such as the orchid cactus (Cactaceae epiphyllum) that features fragrant flowers with an 8-inch diameter. Cactus flowers are large and conspicuous as a means of attracting pollinators, without whom the cacti would be largely unable to propagate and produce seeds in the wild.
To produce seeds, the flowers of a cactus need to be pollinated. For most cactus varieties, the pollen has to come from another cactus plant to ensure genetic diversity. Pollen is typically carried from one cactus to another by insects or birds that visit the flowers in search of nectar, though it is possible to pollinate the flowers by hand using a swab or by removing the pollen-bearing stamen from the flower and inserting it directly into the flower of the other cactus.
Once cactus flowers are successfully pollinated, the seed formation process begins. The seeds develop within a fruit, which, like the flowers, are typically colorful and juicy as a means of attracting birds or other animals to spread the seeds. A single cactus plant may produce up to one million seeds, due in large part to the harsh conditions that cacti traditionally grow in; out of that million seeds, only one or two are likely to grow into a new plant in the wild.
Planting Cactus Seed
In nature, cactus seeds are spread by animals that eat fruit from the cactus or by natural influences such as wind or rain. In your garden, however, cactus propagation isn’t left up to chance. To get the best results, start with a pot filled with well-draining soil such as potting soil designed for cacti or topsoil mixed with sand. Place the cactus seeds on top of the soil, then cover it with a layer of sand no thicker than 1/8 inch. To keep the temperature and humidity even during germination, cover the pot with plastic wrap and place it in a sunny location for two to 16 weeks until seedlings are visible. You should keep the soil moist, but make sure that you don’t oversaturate it.
Depending on the type of cactus you’re propagating, growing from seed isn’t always the best option if you want to add more cacti to your garden. Some varieties take years to grow and may be hard to establish from seed. Rooting a cutting from an existing cactus is significantly faster. To root a cactus cutting, plant it so that the cut portion of the cactus is approximately 1 inch deep in well-draining soil. Keep the soil slightly moist but not more saturated than you would keep a standard cactus. New roots will develop from the cutting to absorb moisture from the surrounding soil, a process that may take up to a few months.
- Texas A&M University Aggie Horticulture: Cactus
- Eduscapes: Cactus (Cactaceae)
- Desert Gardens LLC: Propagating Your Cactus
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How Does a Cactus Seed Itself?. Though cacti are significantly different than other plants you might have in your garden, they do share some similarities. Like other plants, cacti produce flowers and seeds for propagation. If you already have cacti in your garden and want to start additional plants, you can harvest …
Growing Cacti from Seeds
Growing plants from seeds is not as hard as you might think, even though many of us have tried and failed! One of the most common mistakes people make is planting the seeds too deeply. It would be best if you only planted seeds deep in the soil as the seed is wide. When seeds are planted too deeply, the tiny plants emerge and begin to grow but do not reach the surface before they run out of stored food. Follow these instructions for growing cacti from seeds, and you will surely be successful.
It is best to use fresh seeds when growing most cacti. Seeds can be obtained from a commercial source or collected from a plant in your collection. Take care when collecting seeds from a cactus collection. Some cactus species hybridize freely, and true seed cannot be assured unless pollination has been monitored carefully.
A good potting mix, amended with ½ its volume of granite, perlite, or pumice for drainage, makes a good mix for growing cacti from seed. The soil must be as pest-free as possible. To pasteurize soil, put it in a shallow heatproof pan, place it in the oven at 300 °F (150 °C) for 30 minutes. Most commercial soils are at least pasteurized, if not sterilized. Check the label.
Be sure that all containers to be used are clean. The type of container is not important, but shallow ones are preferred. Water the soil thoroughly and let it drain completely before planting. Spread the seeds evenly over the top of the soil. Cover the seeds lightly with the mix or very fine sand. When planted, cover the container with any transparent lid. This will retain moisture and allow light to reach the seedlings.
Cactus seeds need both light and warmth to germinate. A sunny window is a good location, but be careful the light is not too strong and therefore too hot. The moisture retained by the cover should be sufficient to germinate the seeds. Most cactus seeds germinate within 3 weeks, but some take much longer, be patient. Once the spines are showing, raise the cover for ventilation during the day. Do not allow the soil to dry out. The amount of water will depend on how much light and heat the seedlings receive. Watch the seedlings carefully. Do not swamp them in puddled water but do not let them dry out completely.
Seedlings are ready to transplant into larger containers when they are the size of marbles, between 6 months to a year after germination. Be sure the soil mix is very well-drained, and the container is no larger than twice the plant’s diameter. Plants can be grown in clumps or groups of 6 to 8 per pot at this size until they are about 1 inch (2.5 cm) across, then separated and individually reported. Lift the small plants carefully from the growing mix, place in the new container, firm the soil around the roots, and water in.
It is usually best to let the young plants recover from transplanting in a shaded area. Even in cacti that naturally grow with full sun, seedlings will be tender to the full sun until they are older. Acclimate a young plant to the sun gradually, beginning when it is about 1 inch (2.5 cm) across. It is often easier to acclimate young plants to the sun in the winter and provide some shade in the summer until they are about 3 inches (7.5 cm) across.
Fertilize young seedlings monthly in the growing season, usually the warm season. Use a formulation specifically for cactus or an all-purpose soluble houseplant formula at ½ the recommended strength.
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Follow these instructions for growing cacti from seeds, and you will surely be successful. It is best to use fresh seeds when growing…

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In La Porte, Texas, a gas turbine power plant has been put into test operation, which completely utilizes greenhouse gases without throwing it into the atmosphere. The capacity of the demonstration facility is 50 MW. It is enough to provide electricity to 40 thousand homes.
The developer of the project, the start-up company NET Power has already reported the first successful firing of innovative combustor.
The inventor of the technology is a retired engineer-chemist Rodney Allam. According to the scheme proposed by him, the electricity is generated in seven stages.
The process begins with a device that draws oxygen from the air and feeds it to the combustor. In the combustor, natural gas is burned in pure oxygen by supercritical carbon dioxide. The resulting hot CO2 and water vapor under high pressure are sent to a small turbine (ten times smaller than usual), in which the shaft is rotated under pressure of the gas mixture and electricity is produced. Then, the cooled CO2 at the outlet from the turbine is divided into parts. About 5% of carbon dioxide is stored in sellable form. And the rest is returned to the combustor.
According to representatives of NET Power, the construction of environmentally friendly gas turbine power plant is not more expensive than traditional station. In particular, US $ 150 million were invested into the project of the power plant in La Porte.


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Pigeons - Everything there is to know about the pigeon
Feral pigeons also called city doves, city pigeons or street pigeons are derived from domestic pigeons that have returned to the wild. The domestic pigeon was originally bred from the wild Rock Pigeon, which naturally inhabits sea-cliffs and mountains. All three types readily interbreed. Feral pigeons find the ledges of buildings to be a substitute for sea cliffs, and have become adapted to urban life and are abundant in towns and cities throughout much of the world.
Life cycle and habits
Pigeons breed when the food supply is good-for wild rock doves this might be seasonally so they usually breed once a year. In the wild they are often found in pairs in the breeding season but usually they are gregarious. In the urban environment, because of their year-round food supply, feral pigeons will breed continuously, laying eggs up to six times a year.
Feral pigeons can be seen eating grass seeds and berries in urban parks and gardens in the spring, but there are plentiful sources throughout the year from scavenging (e.g., dropped fast-food cartons) and they will also take insects and spiders. Further food is also usually available from the disposing of stale bread in parks by restaurants and supermarkets, from tourists buying and distributing birdseed, etc. Pigeons tend to congregate in large, often thick flocks when going for discarded food, and many have been observed flying skillfully around trees, buildings, telephone poles and cables, and even moving traffic just to reach it. Feral pigeons usually reach their highest densities in the central portions of cities, so they are frequently encountered by people, which lead to conflict.
Feral pigeons are often considered a pest or even as vermin, owing to concerns that they spread disease and are much maligned in the media for transmitting bird flu, but it has been shown pigeons do not carry the deadly H5N1 strain. Also concerns of damaging property, causing pollution with their excrement, and driving out other bird species. Some also consider pigeons an invasive species.
Long-term reduction of feral pigeon populations can be achieved by restricting food supply, which in turn involves legislation and litter (garbage) control. Some cities have deliberately established favorable nesting places for pigeons – nesting places that can easily be reached by city workers who regularly remove eggs, thereby limiting their reproductive success.
Due to their non-selective nature, most avian poisons have been banned. The few available have their restricted use only by licensed applicators. The use of poisons has been proven to be fairly ineffective, however, as pigeons can breed very quickly – up to six times a year – and their numbers are determined by how much food is available; that is, they breed more often when more food is provided to them. When pigeons are poisoned, surviving birds do not leave the area. On the contrary, they are left with more food per bird than before. This attracts pigeons from outside areas as well as encouraging more breeding, and populations are re-established quickly. An additional problem with poisoning is that it also kills pigeon predators. Due to this, in cities with Peregrine Falcon programs it is typically illegal to poison pigeons except some area where the city allows.
A more effective tactic to reduce the number of feral pigeons is deprivation. Cities around the world have discovered that not feeding their local birds results in a safe population decrease in only a few years. Pigeons, however, will still pick at garbage bags containing discarded food or at leftovers carelessly dropped on the ground. Birds may cause damage to your home, apartment and other property with their droppings, feathers, diseases and parasites. Birds should be removed from your business or residency immediately. They impose great annoyances upon home and business owners.
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With harmful habits that cause damage to your home, such as droppings, feathers, diseases and parasites, birds should be removed from your business or residency immediately. They impose great annoyances upon home and business owners. Magical Pest Control is dedicated to coming to your aid and removing you of the dangers in an ecologically safe manner.
After inspecting and assessing your specific bird problem, Magical Pest Control determines a removal plan that goes hand-in-hand with a permanent solution to stop them from returning. We work to provide you with an entirely humane solution, with a happy outcome for both you and the bird.


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Are you presently harboring a key crush on your own buddy? Whenever the couple tend to be collectively, do you really finish both’s sentences, create both make fun of, and you also feel just like you could simply tell him everything? Well, just about anything. You have never acknowledge the method that you sense – your very attracted to him. Besides, the guy already has actually a girlfriend, possibly one that you want and don’t wanna damage.
But let’s consider some thing for a while – the work of advising him you’re in really love with him. Sound scary? Then let us see what is really holding you back.
If you are dropping crazy about a friend, it is specifically difficult to confess it since you do not know exactly what will take place. You risk dropping the relationship. Or if he’s used, additionally you risk separating a few that history with each other. There are no simple responses.
Although the best gay escort sites idea appears to be to stay the program – keep your relationship heading, pretend you don’t have feelings for him, and go about your daily program – after a while, it will probably begin to use you down. Because thoughts don’t merely disappear, specially when these are typically never ever talked aloud. They simply grow bigger, combined with the silence, until it gets intimidating.
Please consider: he’ll feel which you like him. Feelings between buddies are far more clear than you would imagine, no matter how a great deal you just be sure to cover them.
Although it might seem impossible, In my opinion you borrowed it to yourself to tell the truth concerning your thoughts, to risk dropping the friendship.
One of many circumstances could happen: the impression is not mutual and then he denies you and cuts off the relationship, or he might be sneaky and have to begin seeing you behind their sweetheart’s straight back (you shouldn’t try this please), or the guy could admit his appeal and break it well along with his sweetheart for and you. And while that you don’t understand what he may pick, hence allows you to feel powerless in scenario, you may be in fact the only using power right here. You will be releasing your self through the crush and a friendship that’s not serving you, no real matter what the guy chooses. You want him as a boyfriend, perhaps not a friend. If he decides to let you choose to go, he is completed you a favor. He’s enabled you to definitely grieve and get to someone that will like you.
It is advisable to understand that eventually, it’s better to create a selection than to hold remaining this course, flirting and receiving hurt as he goes where you can find their sweetheart. In the event that you genuinely wish to take to a relationship collectively, it is vital that you both leave the friendship behind.
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Remember the “Keep the Promises Coalition”? The groups that banded together last year to fight the mayor’s 2008 school budget cuts are making a comeback tomorrow, though they’ve ditched the name.
The now-nameless coalition plans to rally on the steps of City Hall at noon tomorrow in favor of increased education spending in the city’s 2010 budget. Last year, the coalition protested midyear budget cuts, which they said violated the city’s promise to provide the level of funding agreed to in the Campaign for Fiscal Equity lawsuit. At the eleventh hour, the City Council ultimately reversed the budget cuts.
In light of this year’s economic recession, the groups are now focusing on pushing the city to raise revenue as well as save money for education, according to Eric Weltman, the advocacy director for the Alliance for Quality Education, a statewide organization that lobbies for school funding. Currently, Mayor Bloomberg’s proposed budget requires schools to cut their spending by about 5 percent, and community groups that provide after school services are also seeing their budgets slashed.
“We’re looking for whatever the mayor and the council can provide to fulfill our obligation to educate all of our kids,” Weltman said. “Our children can’t wait for an economic upturn.”
The groups rallying tomorrow include the United Federation of Teachers, the Alliance for Quality Education, the NYC Coalition for Educational Justice, the Campaign for Fiscal Equity, 32BJ, and Education Voters.

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We took our ballots to the library yesterday and put them in the ballot slot, so we’ve now voted. Since Oregon is a mail-in ballot state, it’s always easy and safe, and since Barbara went to the library to pick up stuff yesterday, it was convenient too. Yay for us.
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**Calories in Cheese Pizza Slice: Everything You Need to Know**
Pizza is a beloved food that is enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you’re grabbing a quick slice for lunch, ordering a whole pie for a family gathering, or indulging in a late-night snack, pizza is always a crowd-pleaser. However, if you’re trying to watch your calorie intake, you may be wondering just how many calories are in a cheese pizza slice. In this article, we’ll break down the calorie content of a cheese pizza slice and explore some other important factors related to pizza and nutrition.
Cheese Pizza Slice and Calorie Count
A cheese pizza slice typically consists of a delicious combination of crust, tomato sauce, and melted cheese. The number of calories in a slice can vary depending on the size and thickness of the crust, the amount of cheese used, and the type of tomato sauce. On average, a plain cheese pizza slice contains around 285-350 calories.
However, it’s important to note that the calorie count can significantly vary based on factors such as the size and toppings of the slice. For example, adding extra cheese, pepperoni, or other toppings can increase the calorie content. Additionally, pizza from different pizzerias or restaurants may have varying calorie counts due to differences in portion sizes and ingredients used.
Factors That Affect Calorie Count
1. Crust: The type and size of the crust can impact the calorie count. Thin crust pizzas generally have fewer calories compared to deep-dish or stuffed crust options.
2. Cheese: Cheese is one of the main ingredients in a cheese pizza slice and can significantly contribute to the calorie count. Mozzarella cheese is commonly used, but some varieties like cheddar or Parmesan may have slightly different calorie content.
3. Tomato Sauce: The tomato sauce used on the pizza can vary in calorie content depending on the recipe and amount used. Some sauces may have added sugars or oils, which can increase the calorie count.
4. Toppings: Adding extra toppings like pepperoni, sausage, or vegetables can add calories to a cheese pizza slice. It’s important to keep in mind that each additional topping will increase the calorie content.
Nutritional Profile of Cheese Pizza
Apart from calories, cheese pizza also provides important nutrients. Here’s a breakdown of the nutritional profile of a cheese pizza slice:
– Carbohydrates: Pizza crust is primarily made from flour, which is a source of carbohydrates. One slice of cheese pizza typically contains around 30-40 grams of carbohydrates.
– Protein: Cheese is a good source of protein, and one slice of cheese pizza can provide around 12-15 grams of protein.
– Fat: Pizza contains fat from the cheese and possibly the meat toppings. One slice of cheese pizza can have around 10-15 grams of fat.
– Vitamins and Minerals: Pizza can also provide essential vitamins and minerals from the tomato sauce and vegetable toppings, including vitamin C, vitamin A, calcium, and iron.
Healthier Pizza Options
If you’re watching your calorie intake or trying to make healthier choices, there are various options to consider when it comes to pizza:
1. Opt for Thin Crust: Thin crust pizzas tend to have fewer calories compared to thicker crusts. They can be a great option for those looking to cut back on calories while still enjoying a slice of pizza.
2. Load Up on Vegetables: Adding an abundance of vegetables to your pizza can increase the nutritional value and make it more filling. Choose options like mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, spinach, or tomatoes to add extra flavor and nutrients without significantly increasing calorie count.
3. Go Easy on Cheese: Cheese is delicious, but it can also be high in calories. Consider asking for less cheese or choosing a lighter cheese option like goat cheese or feta to reduce the calorie content.
4. Watch Portion Sizes: It’s easy to get carried away when it comes to pizza, but watching your portion sizes can make a big difference. Instead of devouring multiple slices, enjoy a single slice along with a side salad or vegetable dish for a well-balanced meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
**Q: How many calories are in a large cheese pizza?**
A: A large cheese pizza typically contains around 2,000-2,400 calories. However, it’s important to keep in mind that these numbers can vary depending on the restaurant and the specific ingredients used.
**Q: Are there any low-calorie pizza options available?**
A: Yes, many pizzerias now offer healthier pizza options with lower calorie content. These options often include cauliflower crust pizzas or pizzas with gluten-free or whole wheat crusts. Be sure to check the nutritional information or consult with the pizzeria for accurate calorie counts.
**Q: Can I enjoy pizza if I’m on a diet?**
A: Absolutely! Pizza can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. The key is to be mindful of portion sizes, choose healthier crust options, and load up on vegetables for added nutrition. Incorporating pizza as an occasional treat can help you stay on track with your diet while still enjoying the foods you love.
Pizza is undeniably delicious, and a slice of cheese pizza can be a great treat every now and then. By understanding the calorie content and being mindful of your choices, you can still enjoy pizza while maintaining a healthy diet. Remember, balance and moderation are key when it comes to any type of food. So go ahead, savor that cheesy slice, and indulge in your love for pizza in a way that aligns with your health and wellness goals.


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He will face newcomer Rose Robles Birtley, a Republican, for the 7th Congressional District seat in November.
Crowley, who had a starting balance of $183,614 as of Jan. 1, 1999, had $437,091 left in his campaign war chest through Aug. 23. He raised $678,983 and his campaign spent $425,506, the documents show.
Crowley once again had no opponent in the Democratic primary after his chief rival, City Councilman Walter McCaffrey (D-Woodside), was forced to drop out in August after questions arose about alleged fund-raising irregularities in his council campaigns.
In 1998 Queens Democratic County leader Tom Manton, for whom both McCaffrey and Crowley had worked, stunned Queens by deciding not to seek re-election to Congress and left Crowley a clear field with no major party opponents because the filing deadline had passed.
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After all the noise and haste of yesterday’s election, despite all the dire predictions and impassioned pleas and anger and foaming at the mouth – after all that, you’ll be relieved to know that the visits to this blog are still as they were. By far, the two big reasons that bring people here are:
has been at the top of my search stats for several years. It has, in the past months, been demoted to second by this picture, dredged up by those using “swamp” as a search term:
I don’t really know how to explain this, except possibly as a side effect of the political campaigns we’ve had to suffer. Regardless of why they come here, they don’t stay. I have daily drive-by visitors by the dozens. If nobody actually reads any of this, did I really write any of it?


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2015's Top 20 Restaurants: Caprice
The Oxford English Dictionary describes “caprice” as being “a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour” – perhaps not the most auspicious of names to bear this time last year, when Caprice bid adieu to long-time executive chef Vincent Thierry. His departure left loyal fans wondering whether newcomer Fabrice Vulin would be able to fill his shoes. Would Vulin’s Mediterranean and Maghreb leanings bring about disjuncture to a menu built upon strong classical French traditions? Would there be life beyond Thierry’s legendary langoustine lasagna? Would Caprice ever be the same again?
All was said in jest, of course, but not without a speckle of serious intent. We’ll be candid – our very first encounter with Vulin’s cooking was not quite as smooth as those ubiquitous lobes of seared foie gras, with certain flavour combinations and execution leaving space for improvement. But what a difference nine months makes. Since Vulin debuted his menu in February, we have witnessed a beautiful evolution of Caprice’s culinary offerings, and the progression of a chef who has hit his stride in a foreign land. Vulin’s confidence shines in this newly honed menu, which treats all the fine ingredients he has at his disposal – Bresse chicken, Japanese and French wagyu, Brittany lobster – with precision and respect, in a manner not unlike a painter refining a masterpiece by revisiting it time and time again, making small adjustments, adding and erasing as he sees fit.
We see it in dishes that will surely define Vulin’s reign over time, a truly artistic vignette comprising a fine Atlantic oyster draped with a sheath of crystal-clear jelly that tastes purely of the sea, delicately anointed with sweet, delicate micro-herbs; an exquisitely layered watermelon and lobster appetiser with avocado and Granny Smith apples; a richly flavoured artichoke velouté with trop mignon Colonnata pork dumplings, over which fresh hazelnuts and generous shavings of white truffle add the final touch. Moroccan spices and ras el hanout add an unexpected twist to plump pigeon breasts, while veal sweetbreads are expertly tempered with capers and lemon confit, the latter velvety-smooth. Vulin’s unique point of view shows too, in more subtle ways, such as in the modest pillow of semolina bread that appears at the beginning of the meal.
Of course, other elements that have always made Caprice what it is are still happily present, from the horizon-widening desserts and petits fours (playfully crafted by pastry chef Marike van Beurden) to the unparalleled cheese cellar and the heart-fluttering wine list.
Caprice’s foundations may have been rocked with Thierry’s departure, leaving it no choice but to veer off in a different direction. But variety, after all, is the spice of life – and there’s no better team to lead us through the transition than the one here now.
[Editor's note: Caprice also won two other awards in the 2015 Hong Kong Tatler Best Restaurants guide: Best New Chef (Fabrice Vulin) and Best Pastry Chef (Marike van Beurden)]


In a concerning incident yesterday, blockchain security platform CertiK gained that its official X account (formerly Twitter) was briefly compromised by a hacker posing as a Forbes reporter. The malicious actor managed to post messages promoting a fraudulent Web3 application before their access was revoked.
The Hack and Its Aftermath
CertiK, known for its security audits and incident response services, quickly spotted the fraudulent posts and initiated a recovery process. Within 14 minutes, the initial malicious message was deleted, and within 37 minutes, the investigation was complete and the danger neutralized.
However, the incident raises important questions about platform security and the potential vulnerabilities even within established organizations. While the swift response mitigated immediate harm, the breach itself highlights the ever-present threat of phishing scams and social engineering attacks.
What Was Posted and Why?
The hacker, posing as a Forbes reporter, promoted a fake Web3 application. Such attacks typically aim to lure unsuspecting users into clicking malicious links or providing personal information, potentially leading to financial losses or even identity theft.
Lessons Learned and Moving Forward
The CertiK incident serves as a stark reminder for everyone engaged in the digital world:
- Always remain vigilant against phishing scams: Verify any unsolicited messages, especially those offering lucrative opportunities or requesting sensitive information.
- Double-check sender identities: Be skeptical of accounts claiming to be legitimate organizations or individuals, even if they appear convincing.
- Practice safe clicking: Avoid clicking on any links or downloading attachments from untrusted sources.
Choose strong passwords and enable two-factor authentication: This adds an extra layer of security to your online accounts.
While CertiK’s swift response prevented significant damage, the incident underscores the importance of ongoing vigilance and robust security measures across the digital landscape.
Remember: Cybercrime is constantly evolving, and staying informed about emerging threats is crucial to protecting yourself online. Follow reputable security news sources, stay updated on latest scams, and implement best practices to secure your online accounts and activities.


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Ice cream is great stuff – except when it melts all over your hands. Fear not, there is a solution to soggy cones and sticky hands. Those enterprising Japanese scientists have invented a soft-serve ice cream that doesn’t melt even under extreme heat conditions.
You might be wondering what chemical additives they’ve used to create unmeltable ice cream, but it’s just normal ice cream with a slight modification.
The story of the discovery goes back to 2011, the year the Tohoku earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. The local strawberry farmers were suffering because no-one would buy their misshapen strawberries. Researchers asked a chef to create a dessert using polyphenol liquid extracted from strawberries.
The chef got frustrated, because every time he tried to add the polyphenol to dairy cream, the cream solidified instantly. This was discovered to be because the polyphenol liquid has properties that make it difficult for water and oil to separate. The researchers started experimenting with it, and found that an ice cream containing it was able to keep its shape for a longer time than usual and was hard to melt.
When the ice creams went on sale in Kanazawa, Osaka and Tokyo, journalists queued up to try it out. One of the newspapers did an experiment by applying heat from a hair dryer to a regular ice cream and one of the new polyphenol based ones. The original ice cream melted almost immediately, as you would expect, but the Kanazawa ice cream kept its original shape even after five minutes of heat. Apparently it also still tasted cool.
People who have tried it say that the taste and texture is just like regular ice cream, but you’ll have to wait a while to try some yourself – you can only get it this type in Japan.
Other Weird Ice Cream Recipes
For those that really want to try an unmeltable ice cream, an ice cream company in the U.S. called the Cold Stone Creamery has come up with its own version. They wanted to originally come up with an ice cream that would have the texture of Jell-O pudding. The modified food starch that sets instant pudding caused the ice cream blend to gel instead of liquefy.
How about a hot ice cream instead? Alex Talbot, who is an experimental chef created that strangest of foodstuffs at a restaurant in Colorado.
The recipe has the usual basics like yoghurt and cream cheese, some more exotic ones like a scraped bourbon vanilla bean, and the rather horrible-sounding chemical additive Methocel food gum SGA150, which forms a gel when heated.
Talbot adds the Methocel to his base ingredients, then gets a scoop of the mixture and adds it to boiling water. When it comes out, it’s firm, just like normal ice cream when it comes out of the freezer. This means that hot ice cream actually has to melt a bit before you can eat it – weird!

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Every entrée needs something to back it up and make it taste better, which is what gives side dishes so much value. We all want a well-rounded meal to help us feel fulfilled, and an entrée with a couple of sides will get the job done.
Food is a valuable part of any day, and we need to consider what we put on our plates. Sides are essential parts of our meals, and understanding their importance will help you appreciate them more.
Read on to learn the importance of the side dish and why you should include them with your meals whenever possible. You’ll enjoy every mouthful when you know the value of the side that complements your main dish.
They Balance Out the Entrée’s Flavor
An entrée should have a distinct flavor that makes it special and delicious, but this flavor tends to lean in one direction of taste, smell, and sensation. Additional flavors to accompany the entrée will make the meal more satisfying.
Side dishes are the Robin to your main course’s Batman, and while they don’t always have as many flavors as the entrée, they will make the meal feel more satisfying. Side dishes are important in your meal to balance quality and taste.
Previously, I made a bunch of lists on what to serve with different meals. Here are just some of them:
- Side dishes for crawfish pie
- Side dishes for General Tso’s Chicken
- Side dishes for shepherd’s pie
- Sides for smothered chicken
They Add Nutrition Value
You can create a nutritious meal with a variety of foods. A hearty steak with a creamy horseradish sauce will provide protein and aid digestion. But if you want more nutritional value, a side dish of garlic mashed potatoes will provide a nice addition of vitamin C.
Side dishes aren’t just for presentation and ensuring you meet your calorie intake for the day; they also ensure you get the nutrition you need. A full-course meal at the end of the day is beneficial because it helps you feel full and nourishes your body to grow and recover from exercise. Eating multiple entrées for all your vitamins and minerals is limiting; include sides with your entrée to help you feel healthier with fewer meals and enjoy the great flavor combinations that go with it.
Consider adding more side dishes to your next meal to help ensure that you make the most out of adding nutritional value to every meal.
They Create Variety in Meals
One of the most enjoyable parts of the culinary arts is the variety of foods to try. The different flavors of your meal will join together when you include side dishes. You want the best experience possible every time you sit down to eat, and side dishes can provide this.
Including variety in your meals makes side dishes essential. Different foods will complement each other for a sensational meal. For example, you can add amazing side dishes with jerky to pasta for a unique and exciting flavor combination. Side dishes provide an astonishing number of fun combinations to try, and you’ll find more variety in each meal you cook.
Side dishes are more important than most people think; without them, most meals wouldn’t feel half as fulfilling. Include side dishes whenever possible to make a full-course meal to satisfy you.
Adding these small but substantial foods to your meals will elevate every recipe you cook into a more nutritious and enjoyable experience.


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Modi will be welcomed by Apple, Facebook and Google, who want to grow in a market where the world's third-largest internet user base is set to multiply in coming years
New Delhi: Tech titans will court Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Silicon Valley this weekend, but away from the glitz, the euphoria of his first trip to the United States a year ago has faded as promised deals stall and key reforms flounder.
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Scholarship Winner Leonard Yoon: In His Own Words
Thank you so much for the Coastal Communities Concert Band Foundation’s Award. I am very honored to not only have been able to play in the CCCB Honor Band this year but also to have been chosen as a top student performer in this year’s Honor Band Auditions.
Through playing with the CCCB and meeting people in the band such as yourself, I have been encouraged to continue playing clarinet for the rest of my life and join a community band like CCCB in the future. Although I will be far away in Massachusetts for college, CCCB will always have a special place in my heart and I hope to come back to San Diego after graduation to share more memories with the band.
To answer your question, I plan on using my award to purchase new reeds for my clarinet, record my clarinet solos with my accompanist at a professional studio for college orchestra auditions, and buy a piece of band literature for the Canyon Crest Academy Wind Ensemble as a parting gift. Any extra money can help me begin to pay off private lessons that I may take at Amherst College.
Thanks again for the award and hope to see you again later!
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"Spring Thaw", 20 x 16" acrylic on canvas
This is an acrylic painting that I started a few years back when I was still living in the Qu'Appelle Valley in Saskatchewan. Look familiar?
After a harsh and long winter, it is glorious to see the first signs of spring; the lakes starting to thaw, the snow vanishing on the tops of the hills ...
Today I sent this painting to a gallery in Regina. How ironic that I painted it in Saskatchewan, moved it out to BC and now it is returning to the prairies.
"From the Prairies ... to the West Coast ... and back again."
Till Next Time ... Susan