Hello fellow developers, today I’m introducing my plugin called QuickMaterial which allows you to replace material manager while setting Parts/Models materials as my plugin allows you to change materials with a comfortable small dropdown placed in the left of screen.
Why this over Material Manager?
Allows you to set Models material
Comfortable, doesn’t take way too much space in screen.
The capital “i” in front of all the materials is where the icon would go.
I also put a toggle to switch between “Set Material” and “Select Material”, Set Material makes any parts selected get the material applied, Select Material allows for materials to be selected so they can be edited.
I hope this feedback helps and if these changes to get made I will 100% use this instead of Roblox’s Material Manager, great work so far!
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In all seriousness, this plugin is useful for saving the time of developers although you can just press shift and select one basepart and another which will end up selecting all of them, thus you are able to edit all of the baseparts material at once. But some unsupported materials are there for baseparts, which could be useful I guess.
This is a cool and helpful plugin, but it may become obsolete soon. The developers working on the new material updates have said that they will be adding a quick material picker as a feature soon. In the meantime, this is pretty great.


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Ever wondered what happened to Star Wars' Leia between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens?
You're in luck, as a new book has mapped out the hero's journey from Princess to General in the intervening years between the two films.
Star Wars: Bloodline, from author Claudia Gray, will take a closer look at Leia's family and the shadow cast by her father Darth Vader.
The novel focuses on Leia's time as a senator in the peaceful years of the New Republic.
Gray said (via USA Today): "This novel isn't fundamentally about Leia as a wife, sister or mom; this is about the role she's created for herself since the fall of the Empire, and the one she takes up by the time of [The Force Awakens]."
The book also introduces new character Ransolm Casterfo, who Gray describes as "an ambitious young senator who's Leia's political opposite in virtually every way.
"He even collects artifacts from the Empire, like pro-Palpatine banners, pieces of armor, and so on."
Meanwhile, we're still a long way from the next main Star Wars movie, with Episode 8 recently suffering a delay. It's now been pushed back until December 15, 2017.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has smashed box office records around the world. It has taken nearly $2bn worldwide, and is the third highest-grossing movie of all time.
The JJ Abrams-directed movie's all-star cast includes Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Adam Driver, Oscar Isaac, Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Leia herself, Carrie Fisher.

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Major Anxiety and depression!! Is it just hormones? :(
Hi everyone I am just wondering if anyone else has experienced extreme low mood and sadness and change in personality since falling pregnant? I have been on anti depressants before falling pregnant and I am still taking them but I feel like they no longer work. I have a supportive partner and have always wished to be pregnant. I don’t understand why I am so sad and self conscious.

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- Is Hill’s cat food for kidney disease safe?
- How can I save money on cat care costs?
- Can kidney disease in cats be healed?
- Can acupuncture help feline kidney disease?
- Is Hill’s Prescription Diet dry cat food good for kidney disease?
- What determines the cost of pet insurance?
- Are male cats more expensive to insure than females?
- How much does cat insurance cost per month?
- What if I Can’t afford to pay for my Cat’s care?
- Do pet insurance policies cover vet costs?
- What kind of insurance do I need for my Cat?
- Does progressive cat insurance cover the vet?
- Does pet insurance cover pre-existing conditions in cats?
- How can I save money on my Pet’s medical bills?
- How to prevent kidney disease in cats with kidney disease?
- How is chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats treated?
- Can herbs and acupuncture help kidney disease in cats?
- Can acupuncture help my cat?
- What happens to a cat’s kidneys when it gets ill?
- What is k/d diet cat food feline?
- Can I get a coupon for Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d cat food?
- What is Hill’s Prescription Diet for cats?
- Is hill’s k/d cat food good for kidney disease?
- Is Hill’s prescription diet good for cats with thyroid problems?
Is Hill’s cat food for kidney disease safe?
This commercial cat food for kidney disease from Hill’s is highly safe for all cats. Just by looking at its label, one can see that it comes made with only natural ingredients.
How can I save money on cat care costs?
Consider pet insurance. Pet insurance can help you manage your cat’s veterinary costs, so that you can give them the best care possible. You can also save on cat care by doing your best to keep your cat safe and healthy. For instance, make sure they’re drinking plenty of water, eating the right amount of healthy food, and getting enough exercise.
Can kidney disease in cats be healed?
Feline kidney disease is common. It’s their Achilles heel. But it can be reversed. It can be healed. But only when you follow the laws of Nature, the Truth. This is a chronic disease. It’s serious. Don’t try to treat your cat yourself.
Can acupuncture help feline kidney disease?
Acupuncture has been known to help feline kidney disease, because it stimulates the kidneys and boosts overall vitality of your cat. Daily grooming does the same thing.
Is Hill’s Prescription Diet dry cat food good for kidney disease?
Hill’s prescription diet dry cat food undoubtedly offers optimum nutrition for developing a better immune system in kitties. Once administered with Hill’s cat food, they developed good and safe care from kidney-related diseases.
What determines the cost of pet insurance?
These factors may vary from company to company, but most pet-based variables that determine the cost of pet insurance are: Dogs often cost more than cats to insure because dogs are generally bigger than cats and their needs at the vet cost more (like higher doses of medication.) Statistically, more claims are submitted for dogs than cat.
Are male cats more expensive to insure than females?
Over a theoretical 12-year lifetime, the owner of a male cat could pay £1,250 more in insurance premiums than the owner of a female cat. For more information on good pet insurance options at reasonable prices, see our article on Best Pet Insurance.
How much does cat insurance cost per month?
Average Cost of Cat Insurance The cost of cat insurance starts from around £10 a month, with female cats costing around 5% less to insure than males. According to our research, Lifetime cover is not only the “best” type of cover (since the vet limits renew each year), but it also offers good value for money.
What if I Can’t afford to pay for my Cat’s care?
If you have exhausted all other resources and need urgent medical treatment for your cat, a number of organizations offer assistance programs for pets whose owners cannot afford the cost of veterinary care.
Do pet insurance policies cover vet costs?
But while you’ll be able to claim for emergencies and unexpected illnesses, routine pet healthcare usually won’t be covered. Vet fees that are typically covered include the cost of diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries to your cat or dog.
What kind of insurance do I need for my Cat?
Accident Only plan for cats As the most affordable option, the Accident Only plan can save you some scratch. This type of cat insurance can cover bills associated with injuries such as bites, wounds, broken bones, and swallowing objects. Keep in mind that this plan won’t cover illness.
Does progressive cat insurance cover the vet?
Cat health insurance protects you and your whiskered friend Progressive Pet Insurance by Pets Best provides cat insurance plans to protect you from expensive vet costs — including routine care and unexpected illnesses or accidents. Get a quote customized to your budget and your feline’s needs.
Does pet insurance cover pre-existing conditions in cats?
Most pet insurance providers don’t cover pre-existing conditions and insurance premiums typically start higher for older cats. It’s always a good idea to check with your veterinarian to ensure that they work with the insurance provider you’re considering.
How can I save money on my Pet’s medical bills?
Medical care can cost a lot, so the best way to save on veterinary costs is to keep your pet as healthy as possible. Ramaboin/Getty Images.
How to prevent kidney disease in cats with kidney disease?
Limiting phosphorus in cats with kidney disease appears to really help delay the progression of the disease. Robert recommends a therapeutic diet that is made for kidney disease for your car and that you add probiotics into their diet.
How is chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats treated?
Key treatment strategies for feline CKD include supporting hydration, reducing phosphorus (usually through protein restriction), regulating blood pressure and controlling calcium levels. The intensity of intervention increases with disease progression.
Can herbs and acupuncture help kidney disease in cats?
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common problem in cats, and one which all veterinarians encounter in practice. An integrative approach that includes herbs and acupuncture can help treat and even reverse this condition in feline patients. CKD can be detected early through careful monitoring at annual wellness programs.
Can acupuncture help my cat?
There are many uses for acupuncture in treating pets, and cats specifically. The most common conditions managed with acupuncture include musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, pain, gastrointestinal diseases, neurologic diseases, and chronic conditions such as kidney or liver disease.
What happens to a cat’s kidneys when it gets ill?
In spite of the chronic illness, the kidneys seem to maintain their ability to function normally up until the last phase of the disease. Research indicates that by the time the cat gets ill and the veterinarian can diagnose the disease using laboratory testing, the kidneys will have less than 30% of their viability remaining.
What is k/d diet cat food feline?
Hill’s K/D Kidney Care Prescription Diet Cat Food Feline helps to extend and improve the quality of life in cats with kidney conditions by helping reduce the progression and symptoms of the disease.
Can I get a coupon for Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d cat food?
You are not eligible for this coupon. Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d Kidney Care Ocean Fish Dry Cat Food is specially formulated by Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians to support your cat’s kidney function Clinically tested nutrition to improve and lengthen quality of life
What is Hill’s Prescription Diet for cats?
Hill’s nutritionists and veterinarians developed Hill’s Prescription Diet k/d clinical nutrition to help protect your cat’s vital kidney function, enhance appetite and increase food intake. This dry food is made with chicken and has an irresistible taste that your cat will love.
Is hill’s k/d cat food good for kidney disease?
Hill’s K/D Kidney Care Prescription Diet Cat Food. Hill’s K/D Kidney Care Prescription Diet Cat Food – Wet & Dry – Dry, Plus Mobility Dry, Plus Mobility Wet, Chicken Chunks Wet, Beef Chunks Wet, Salmon Chunks Wet, Minced with Chicken Wet, & Variety Packs are formulated to generally improve the quality of life for cats with kidney disorders.
Is Hill’s prescription diet good for cats with thyroid problems?
Hill’s Prescription Diet y/d Dry Cat Food is an easy and convenient way to manage a cat’s overactive thyroid and the only clinically proven nutrition to decrease thyroid hormone production in 3 weeks when fed as the sole source of nutrition. Ideal for long-term feeding.

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NASA's newest space telescope not only extends astronomers' field of view deeper into the cosmos, it can also reach temperatures as low as never before.
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST or Webb), the most powerful space observatory to date, has peered deep into a dense molecular cloud and discovered a wide variety of pure interstellar ice, including various chemicals essential to life. These discoveries are the coldest ice ever recorded, discovered at icy temperatures of -263 °C.
According to Klaus Pontoppidan, an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute and co-author of a new study outlining the work, "We wouldn't be able to detect this ice without Webb."
Scientists refer to the region Webb studied as Chameleon I. With dozens of pockets of newborn stars, this region is one of the closest star forming areas and is about 500 light-years from Earth in the southern constellation Chameleon. The region is part of a family of dark molecular clouds that contain gas and dust so dense that visible light from background stars cannot pass through, so astronomers have long believed they are holes in the sky.
Clouds like Chameleon I are star nurseries; When they eventually collapse, stars and perhaps rocky planetary systems are created. But ice embedded deep within the molecular cloud determines the chemical makeup of these systems and the potential life-forming components they may contain.
Now astronomers have looked into Chameleon I's dusty core using Webb's powerful sensors, including its deep-penetrating near-infrared camera (NIRCam), and have seen ice in its early stages of formation, just before the cloud's core collapsed to form protostars.
The team illuminated Chameleon I with infrared radiation from two background stars, NIR38 and J110621. Different infrared wavelengths of sunlight are absorbed by the cloud's various molecules trapped in the ice. Chemical fingerprints, which appeared as dips in the resulting spectrum data, were then studied by astronomers. Using this data, the researchers were able to quantify each molecule in Chameleon I.
According to Would Rocha, another astronomer at the Leiden Observatory, the discovery of methanol showed that the stars and planets that would eventually form in this cloud would "inherit molecules in a highly complex chemical state." This may indicate that the appearance of primitive chemicals in planetary systems is a typical byproduct of star formation rather than a feature of our solar system.
Also, the amino acids that make up proteins can be created by mixing methanol with other, simpler ice. Glycine, one of the simplest amino acids, may be present in these substances. Glycine was discovered in 2016 by Europe's Rosetta probe in dust orbiting comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
Why is it so important to have grains of ice and dust to create habitable exoplanets?
Molecule clouds like Chameleon I start out as hazy regions made up of gas and dust. Ice develops on the surfaces of dust grains, containing chemicals essential for life, including the latest astronomical discoveries.
These ices increase in size while remaining covered in dust grains as the clouds gather in gaseous clumps and move towards star formation. When chemical reactions occur on a solid surface, such as a grain of dust, rather than in a gaseous state, they usually proceed faster and produce the complex molecules necessary for life.
As a result, dust particles play a key role in the transformation of simple organic substances into complex compounds that could one day form the basis of life.
The volatile nature of these ices also allows them to turn back into gases when temperatures rise; in this way they reach the heated cores of stars and then planetary atmospheres. Thanks to the discovery of these pure ices inside Chameleon I, astronomers can trace the journey of compounds from living in dust grains to being incorporated into the cores and atmospheres of potential stars and exoplanets.
Astronomers already know from Webb's data that some elements newly identified in Chameleon I are much less abundant than would be expected given the cloud's density.
For example, only 1% of predicted sulfur, 19% of predicted oxygen and carbon, and only 13% of predicted total nitrogen were found by researchers. The best explanation, according to the researchers, is that these components may be trapped inside other ices that don't show up at the wavelengths the team detected.
In the coming months, the team plans to use Webb's data to determine the size of the dust grains and the shapes of the ice.
According to McClure, these findings "open a new window into the production pathways of simple and complex molecules necessary to produce the building blocks of life."
Source: space – Nature
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Behind the Duc’s streamlined fairings lies a liquid-cooled Superquadro L-twin goliath with two fuel injectors and four desmodromic valves per cylinder. Featuring a colossal displacement of 1,285cc, the engine is fully capable of spawning 197 horses at 10,500 rpm and 101 pound-feet (137 Nm) of tarmac-splintering torque at 9,000 spins.
To reach the bike’s rear chain-driven wheel, this force travels through a wet slipper clutch and a six-speed transmission with straight-cut gears. When all its power is called into action, the beastly 1299 Panigale S can hit speeds of up to 186 mph (300 kph). Braking comes from dual 330 mm (13 inches) semi-floating rotors and four-piston Brembo calipers at the front, along with a single 245 mm (9.6 inches) disc and a two-piston caliper at the rear.
The machine’s construction employs an aluminum monocoque frame, which is supported by a full suite of Ohlins suspension goodies. You will find titanium nitride-coated 43 mm (1.7 inches) NIX 30 forks up north and a fully-adjustable TTX 36 shock absorber down south. The Italian missile weighs a mere 361 pounds (164 kg) dry, and its fuel capacity is measured at 4.5 gallons (17 liters).
As you’re reading this, Ducati’s rarity is getting ready to wave goodbye to its current owner, who’s having it listed on Bring a Trailer until Tuesday, May 10. With three days to go before the auctioning deadline, this immaculate 1299 has accumulated a total of ten bids, the highest of which is placed at a very generous $23,000.


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DAVID Suchet is best known for his famous moustache in Agatha Christie’s Poirot.
But he is now taking on a different role on Doctor Who, as a creepy landlord – here is all you need to know…
Who is David Suchet?
David Suchet CBE was born on May 2 1946.
He is an English actor, known for his work on British stage and television.
He is mostly known for playing Agatha Christie’s Poirot.
When did David Suchet first portray Poirot and does he still play him?
David first started playing Agatha Christie’s super-sleuth Hercule Poirot back in 1989.
The programme ran for 13 series and 70 episodes in total with David starring in every one.
The final episode, Curtain: Poirot’s Last Case, aired in 2013.
On ITV’s Lorraine, David admitted he missed playing the Belgium detective, he said: “He was a great friend he said.
“When you’re playing that sort of man for 25 years and you develop with him, I could take him out now – if I get into his mindset – I could take him out now and spend the whole day looking through his eyes.
“I know everything about him. It’s extraordinary.”
When can I see David Suchet in Doctor Who?
David plays a guest role as The Landlord in Doctor Who on Saturday May 6 2017 at 7.20pm on BBC1.
Speaking to ITV’s Lorraine, he revealed he took the job without reading the script.
He said: “When my agent rang up and said they’d like you to be in Doctor Who, I said, ‘Yes’.
“She said, ‘Do you want to read the script first?’ I said, ‘No, I just want to be in one’.”
Does David Suchet have a famous family?
David’s family are also in showbusiness.
His brother is John Suchet is a presenter for Five News and Classic FM.
He is also the uncle of broadcaster Richard Suchet, who is the son of his youngest brother, Peter.

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FAWN TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — A mother in the Highlands School District claims her 5-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by two kindergarten classmates in the cafeteria at Fawn Primary Center.
KDKA is not identifying the family because the child is the alleged victim of a sex crime.
“This whole situation has me completely sick,” the mother told KDKA’s Kym Gable.
The girl told her mother that on Thursday; the boys put their hands down the back and front of her pants.
The family immediately went to police and then to Children’s Hospital where the medical team examined the little girl using its child abuse protocol.
The mother went on to say, “All of this could have been prevented and my daughter would not have had to go through what she went through, and I want someone held responsible. They thought she was going to have to have a rape kit done yesterday. My 5-year-old daughter should never had had to have that done.”
A district spokesperson gave KDKA this statement:
“Highlands School District administration is aware of the allegations and is working with local authorities regarding the investigation. The district cannot comment on this ongoing legal matter.”

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I've got a few posts coming up on my travels in Israel, beginning with this glowing report of my now-favorite cafe in Jerusalem: Tmol Shilshom. The approach to this cafe in New Jerusalem increases its intrigue for me: down a side street, past the pictured sign into a small alley, to a larger alley, up a corner flight of stairs and through a half-hidden door. Thus one enters this cozy bookstore cafe, which my friends and I made our home for long conversations and study sessions over the past three weeks.
The eclectic and warm ambiance at Tmol Shilshom plus its wonderful coffee and food (healthy and creative options with beautiful presentation included!) make this almost my ideal cafe (ideal = lower prices and closer to home). The photos I am posting here are a sampling of the beverages and food that we ordered, and I hope they take you one step inside this lovely home away from home.
soy latte in adorable cup and saucer
fresh and filling breakfast:
granola and fruit with pourable yogurt,
fresh bread with yogurt spread, cheese, and jam
a group favorite:
iced coffee served with warm liquid sugar
I love that they serve free carafes of water with lemon slices and mint leaves!
a luscious tart:
shortbread crust with smooth, hot melted chocolate in the middle
a Sinai Sahlab in the signature Tmol Shilshom mug:
thick custardy sweet drink with bananas and nuts on top
The Mistress Salad (marvelous!):
arugula, chopped apples, walnuts, caramelized pears,
caramel dressing with cheese on the side for me
the Submarine (amazing!!!):
steamed milk so hot it melts the bar of chocolate in it,
with almond liqueur mixed in and pink and white marshmallows
Much thanks to the multiple friends that recommended Tmol Shilshom to me!

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Teen contraceptive use is declining, according to a study released last week by the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Guttmacher Institute. The study (see PDF) found a ten percent drop in teen contraceptive use between 2003 and 2007. Rates of sexual activity among teenagers remain unchanged, and the birth rate has increased by five percent. Black teens demonstrated the most notable drop in contraceptive use.
Laura Lindberg, an author of the study and a senior research associate at the Guttmacher Institute said, “In the end, this story is really about the loss of momentum”. While acknowledging the small scale of the statistical changes found, she notes that “they raise concern about what the next few years will bring in this country,” reported the Christian Science Monitor.
According to the Daily Women’s Health Policy Report, the findings suggest that abstinence-only education may have contributed to the decrease in teen contraception use. Additionally, the authors of the study suggest that lower concerns about HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases have reduced teens’ use of contraception.


Beaver game rained out vs. San Diego State
Feb. 17, 2002
SAN DIEGO, Calif. - Oregon State's Sunday afternoon baseball game with San Diego State was canceled due to rain. At this time no make-up date for the game has been scheduled.
The Beavers are scheduled to play 2 p.m. Tuesday at Portland. Oregon State will play four games next weekend in Riverside, Calif., and the team's first home game of the season is Friday, March 1 when the Beavers begin a 3-game series against Gonzaga.
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Nova Scotia reports 12 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, 32 recoveries
Health officials in Nova Scotia are reporting 12 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, along with 32 recoveries.
The active total in the province is now 204.
"Our new case numbers are headed in the right direction. I hope Nova Scotians are celebrating all we have accomplished together, safely - with outdoor visits with friends, enjoying the beautiful weather on a patio or supporting one of our incredible local retailers," said Premier Iain Rankin. "You followed restrictions, got tested and got your vaccine. Let's keep up this great work and continue to show the nation how much Nova Scotians care about keeping our communities safe."
Of Sunday's new cases, seven are in the Central Zone. Six of these are close contacts of previously reported cases, one is still under investigation.
Three are in the Eastern Zone. Two are close contacts of previously reported cases, one is under investigation.
Two are in the Northern Zone and both are related to travel.
The province says there is still limited community spread in the Central Zone, while Northern and Western Zones are being monitored for evidence of spread.
CASES AT TWO SCHOOLS
Later on Sunday, the province sent out a second media release saying two cases have been confirmed at Central Zone schools.
The province says one person at each of the following schools tested positive:
- Graham Creighton Junior High, Dartmouth
- Bedford and Forsyth Education Centres (Dartmouth Campus)
Both schools are scheduled to stay closed to students until Thursday. Students will switch to learning from home while those affected are tested, and the school is deep-cleaned.
"There remains a low level of COVID-19 activity in Halifax-area communities," said Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia's chief medical officer of health. "It isn't unusual to see sporadic school cases connected to community exposure. In consultation with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, there are established protocols for closing and opening schools and schools remain safe places for students and staff."
The province says families will recieve an update before Thursday, and they will be in touch with those directly affected for further instruction. Public Health says as a precaution, all students and staff of the above schools should seek COVID-19 testing.
N.S. CASE DATA
Twenty people are in hospital, including six in ICU. The median age for those hospitalized in the third wave of COVID-19 is 52.5 for non-ICU patients, and 55.5 for ICU.
On Saturday, Nova Scotia labs conducted 4,316 tests, and 846,950 since the start of the pandemic.
There have been 5.336 cumulative COVID-19 cases in Nova Scotia, and 5,371 resolved cases.


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This past weekend I watched Seven Seconds. It’s a mini-series from Netflix starring Regina King, Russell Hornsby, and Clare-Hope Ashitey. It’s a damn good piece of drama and if you have not seen it you should. It is heavy, deep and wrought with all kinds of emotions. Every episode drips with intensity, so you should probably make sure there is plenty of wine around as you watch. Believe me, it will take the edge off.
The show is newish, so I don’t want to include any spoilers that may prevent anyone from watching it. After I finished the last episode, I sat watching the credits scroll by, something I normally never do, but this time was different. I thought, what’s different about this show that captured me so completely?
What shocked me
Honestly, everything shocked me. The situation, the acting, the characters, and most of all it was the feeling. What the hell was this all about? So many residual feelings returned to my mind. I sorted through the torrent of thoughts that surged in at once and realized that I was severely bothered by the feeling that much of what just happened on-screen could have just as easily have happened to me in life. That is if I lived in Jersey City and was still young enough to ride a bike for fun and not exercise. I realized that as a black male, I inherited an unwarranted cultural invisibility.
I’ll just zoom past the part where I talk about how much I love Regina King, and how I have since she was rocking a mushroom on “227”.
I see it this way
I have not accepted or succumbed to this notion as a personal value. Nonetheless, that does not negate or disavow the viability of the concept. It exists; however, in my life I choose to be an exception.
I use cultural invisibility as an expression to articulate a feeling that I suspect most men from my heritage have felt and rarely shared.
Racial invisibility requires the African-American male to be a faceless, inauthentic being devoid of personal character yet retaining assigned characteristics from historical and current cultural tropes. Keep in mind none of this has anything to do with the person themselves, but more to do with the state of cultural affairs, music, TV, films and any other medium that requires creators to draft versions of black men that remain recognizable to society at large.
I don’t intend to be heavy, but I want to explain my perception of racial invisibility specifically and how “Seven Seconds” amplified this concept in a way that had me shook.
This is what we are not
Black men are not just characters from hip-hop videos, sports endorsement commercials, or personifications of characters from “realistic” crime dramas. It’s really that simple, but I want to be very clear. My point is to bring attention to the way I, and those like me, are often denied recognition as people. How we are more often singled-out as a representative of an entire race, or as a caricature PEOPLE may not remotely identify with personally.
For example, I love hip-hop music. I mean, who doesn’t right? There is this one guy in the office who I believe has a younger son. I mention his son’s age because younger generations have less rigid notions of what people should be and what they should like in general. I can always tell when his son has come to visit for the weekend. Without fail, he will stop by my desk in the morning to try out his “new cool” on me. You know, things like the latest hip-hop song, or an expression he is now using without understanding the meaning or the implication.
You would think that after the last three years he would have learned, but alas he is persistent. Even when I know exactly what he is talking about, I feign ignorance just to deny him the privilege of landing an assumption correctly. Silly rabbit, I will never participate in your misguided shenanigans. He is operating under a set of generalized assumptions that all black men understand and take part in hip-hop culture. I do, but this is not anything he has ever asked or validated.
In Seven Seconds, one of the primary characters fell victim to the same trap to which many suffer. He was denied basic rights and respect because of generic perceptions of black men that equate to worthlessness and invisibility. These ideologies are too liberally applied to men of color. I do not believe that black men are the only group of men who operate contrary to generalizations or detrimental perceptions.
I do, however, believe that the pervasiveness of this issue is more malignant and harmful to black men in terms of economics and freedom than just a general sense of well-being.
“The persistently marginal social status of African-American men in society is a major concern to the black community. It is a matter of widespread belief that racism is a primary contributor to this predicament and to the marginality of the African American community in general”.
What does that really mean?
It means that racism is just not new. None of this is new-organized forms of society require that there be at least one marginalized group, right? It also means the African-American community is well aware of the conditions under which they operate. Recently, the theme of “healing” this problem has trended. I am all for it.
What I am not for is the assumption that the healing requires permission. Reality never required permission. The reality is African-American men are as varied and complex in character as men from any other ethnic heritage. The persistent mistake in conversations of healing is the assumption that recognition or agreement is required, neither are.
I don’t know anyone that needs confirmation of the rain falling outside for it to be true or that standing in it will result in being wet.
These ideas are simple
The invisibility of the African American male as an individual is just as simple and apparent. In fact, most things are THIS simple. Complexities over inequities and divisive rhetoric only become convoluted when one group lacks the wherewithal to accept their own bad behavior or seeks to deny the validity of the other group’s experience. This idea was expressed several times in the series, and I have expressed it several times in my own life. It was this that stirred my connection.
Russel Hornsby, who played the father in this series said:
“I think this is the first time on film that I’ve had an opportunity to feel three-dimensionally,” he said about his character, Isaiah. “This character is not stock. He’s not an archetype. He’s a father grieving, living, trying his best to love in spite of things.”
Every word of his character assessment is correct. It is just a damn shame that instances of these characters, especially characters representing black fathers, are so sparse. This specific character had some misinformed ideas about gender roles and parenting, but that is what solidifies the performance as whole and authentic.

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How does the Cricket World Cup 2023 work? Points table, schedule and prize money explained
The Cricket World Cup got off to a bitter start for defending champions England in Ahmedabad on Thursday against rivals New Zealand.
The Cricket World Cup in India has not got off to a flying start for defending champions England after suffering defeat at the hands of New Zealand in Ahmedabad. The opening match of this year's event happened to be a replay of that rip-roaring final four years ago, which went down in the history books, but there were no late heroics from England this time around.
The Black Caps eased to the 283 set by England with a comfortable 13.4 overs to spare thanks to hundreds from Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra. England are next in action against Bangladesh in Dharamshala on Tuesday as the Cricket World Cup whirrs into action over the next few weeks. NationalWorld has all you need to know about the tournament format, the nations taking part in the competition and how much cash is up for grabs.
Where and when does the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 take place?
The 13th ICC Cricket World Cup is taking place in India and the tournament began on Thursday, October 5. There will be a total of 48 matches played in the 46-day event, which will culminate with the final on Sunday, November 19. 10 cities across India are hosting the tournament with every stadium playing host to five matches - except the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, which will host three games. The other cities involved are Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Dharamsala, New Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, and Bengaluru.
Which teams are involved in the Cricket World Cup?
England famously won the Cricket World Cup in nail-biting fashion in 2019 and are, of course, competing in the tournament once again. Other big cricketing nations Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and hosts India are also competing.
The rest of the tournament is made up of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Netherlands and South Africa.
Previously, qualification was decided by ODI rankings but this year's event involved qualifying matches played between 2020 and 2023. The most notable absentees are the West Indies who miss out after losing to Scotland in an important qualifier.
How does the Cricket World Cup 2023 work? Route to the final and prize money
The ten Cricket World Cup finalists compete for the trophy. The event follows a round-robin stage before leading into the all-important knockouts. All 10 teams play each other once in the round-robin. A win earns the nation two points while a match that ends with no result sees one point awarded to each team.
The top four teams at the end of the round-robin go into the semi-finals. Group A consists of England, Australia, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Netherlands, and Sri Lanka. Group B consists of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, South Africa, Ireland, and Zimbabwe.
The tournament offers $10m worth of prize money, the same as in 2019. The winning nation takes home $4m of that with the runners-up receiving $2m. The two defeated semifinalists get $800,000 each with the other six sides taking home $100,000 for their involvement. In addition, $40,000 is paid out to the winners of every winner of a round-robin match.


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Drew: Last month, Shelby compared Detective Comics to a well-executed magic trick. Specifically, she was referring to the way Brian Buccellato and Francis Manapul wield misdirection, but I think the similarities between magic and art are manifold. Both rely on deceptively simple techniques to create effects that are greater than the sum of their parts. For me, the only real difference is how we value being “fooled” by those effects. If we see the strings, a magic trick is ruined, but understanding exactly how a scene was painted or filmed or carved can enhance our appreciation of a work of art. I personally enjoy knowing how a magic trick is performed, too — I think it gives me a deeper appreciation for exactly how skillful the magician is — but then again, I’ve always liked knowing how the sausage is made. Many folks would rather never know how the lady gets sawed in half, or how a painter simulates sunlight peaking through the clouds, or how a composer strings harmonies into a coherent musical idea. It’s an attitude I can’t fully support, but I do understand it: a little magic is lost when you can spot every palmed card. Manapul and Buccellato have long been a team that rewards digging beneath those effects, but this issue found me wishing that I wasn’t so aware of what they were doing.
That may be the most verbose explanation of a set-up issue I’ve ever written, so let me clarify: this is a set-up issue, focused more on putting the pieces in place than in being any kind of standalone story. We continue to follow the investigations of both Batman and Bullock, though Bullock spends most of this issue playing catch-up. Batman recovers Elena’s phone, leading him to the abandoned aquarium, where the Squid introduces him to an actual squid, before the Kings of the Sun arrive, leaving Batman in the middle of a good old-fashioned mexican standoff.
It’s a totally boilerplate story, leadened a bit by its own expository summersaults. Buccellato and Manapul open with a page of hard recap about Elena’s involvement in the story, but at this point, her story doesn’t even matter anymore. It might have been more helpful to remind us exactly who Jonny and Lawrence are, who play a much more prominent role in the actual events of the story, but instead, they slide into the action without ceremony, which might be confusing to anybody who doesn’t remember the Squid’s first name (or that of his bike gang-angering younger brother). More perplexingly, Icarus isn’t mentioned or depicted once this issue, in spite of being the title for the whole arc — is it important to this story, or isn’t it?
My chief complaint, though, is how obvious the machinations are to bring all of the story’s players together. Batman closing in on the Squid is a totally logical time for a fight (even with a cephalapoidal stand-in), but the Kings of the Sun are wild cards here, which unfortunately means that their inclusion feels a bit more tacked on. They’re just kind of coincidentally riding up just as Batman is breaking out of the Squid tank.
But maybe it’s wrong to nitpick the plot of an issue this gorgeous. Manapul has pushed himself to find new textures in Gotham, giving all of the water scenes an added depth, and making Batman’s cape almost tangible. More importantly, he continues to find inventive, economical layouts, often setting up the page as a meta-panel, and making the setting as important to the story as the characters. It’s a trick that works beautifully when giving us a glimpse of Bullock’s apartment, but feels a little forced when splitting an establishing shot of the pier into meaningless sub-panels.
One of my favorite things about Buccellato and Manapul’s run on The Flash is how deep every issue was — there always seemed to be some kind of meaningful meta-commentary bubbling beneath the surface. Here, I’m at a loss for anything beyond the notion that all the water here might represent Buccellato and Manapul being in over their head — or maybe just that this issue is treading water. The Flash Editor Brian Cunningham insisted on shorter arcs, something that doesn’t seem to be an issue with the Batman group, leaving Buccellato and Manapul with more space than they’re used to. That would be a clean enough narrative if it weren’t for the fact that The Flash was full of arcs longer than this, so I’m not sure what the problem is. Still, it’s hard not to see Batman (the paragon of comic book grief) looking stoic in front of a sky of scarlet (the color most closely associated with The Flash) and not think they’re lamenting the loss of something.
Maybe my expectations are simply too high — I was a big fan of their Flash run, and was absolutely floored by their debut on this title. They’re clearly building to something — Bullock doesn’t even come close to the actual action in this issue — but it’s kind of a bummer to see things cool off so thoroughly here. What do you think, Scott? Was this issue a dud for you, too, or do you have more patience for these set-up issues? Do you think Annette (and her motocross skills) will play a role in the resolution of this arc? Oh, and do you buy Bullock as a cat guy?
Scott: They’re clearly setting up Bullock to become the new Catwoman, and I think it’s egregious. Seriously though, the way that spread of Bullock’s apartment is laid out, at first glance it really looks like he lives with a dozen cats. That’s due to Manapul’s inventive page-management that Drew mentioned above, which is so clever it took me a minute to figure out what was actually going on. Turning Bullock into a crazy cat lady would’ve been going too far, but I can get behind the idea that a lonely detective — whose mother thinks he should have stayed with his prom date — might keep a couple cats around for company.
Drew, you’re absolutely right about this issue feeling weighed down by exposition and obvious set up for later payoffs. That bothered me throughout the first half of the issue, which I felt dragged, but less in the second half, which is centered around one major set piece. Without a lot of story to carry the issue, Manapul and Buccellato seem to be betting heavily on the effectiveness of their bold imagery.
Now there’s a sight that could just as easily have someone laughing at it’s sheer ridiculousness or rising out of their seat shouting “Oh shit, this is awesome!” For me, it was both. The fact is, having Batman fight a squid was always in the cards for this arc; hell, it may have been the arc’s most anticipated moment (it’s the moment I was most excited for, anyway). That the fight happened, and ended, so suddenly is what surprised me. It’s representative of the arc as a whole: there’s plenty of buildup but hardly any real tension when it counts. This squid fight should have been an epic moment — and it is on a visual level — but it falls totally flat at this point in the story. It didn’t conjure any emotions for me, much the same as Elena’s death, the event that sparked this arc.
I have a notion of who I’m supposed to care about and a somewhat vaguer notion of what each character is trying to accomplish, but I’m not invested in the story. I’m sure Annette’s motocross skills will somehow become relevant (could come in handy if she has to outrun that biker gang). I wish I cared more about the story, because I love almost everything about the art (I’m not a big fan of the cape, actually. It looks so stiff and wrinkly. Get an iron!) It’s clear how much thought is going into making this the best-looking comic book possible, and I really appreciate that. It makes me realize just how good a comic could be, if this art were tied to truly great writing. But then, it’s hard to say if Manapul’s art would be so transcendent if he weren’t also involved in the writing. I doubt it; I’m sure all those creative juices flow from one vision. Maybe this creative team is like a great visual director whose writing will never quite measure up. Maybe they’re the James Cameron of comics. That’s not a bad thing. I can promise I’ll be shelling out $18 to see Avatar 2 in 3D. And Avatar 3. And, wait…4? Really?! Damn you, James Cameron!
For a complete list of what we’re reading, head on over to our Pull List page. Whenever possible, buy your comics from your local mom and pop comic bookstore. If you want to rock digital copies, head on over to DC’s website and download issues there. There’s no need to pirate, right?

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Have you ever experienced a time of great difficulty, where life's challenges seemed to engulf you like an unrelenting storm? In those moments, hope may have felt like a distant flicker, barely visible amidst the darkness. But what if I told you that a tiny, delicate creature could emerge as a symbol of strength and resilience during these trying times? That's right - the dragonfly, with its iridescent wings and graceful dance, may hold a powerful message for you. In this article, we will explore how seeing a dragonfly after a period of difficulty can signify an abundance of inner strength, guiding you towards a brighter path.
Embrace the Whispers of the Dragonfly
Have you ever felt like the world was testing you, pushing you to your limits? In times of turmoil, it's natural to seek signs and messages from the universe, searching for a glimmer of hope to carry you through. Amidst the chaos, have you noticed a delicate dragonfly gracefully fluttering into your life? Its shimmering colors and agile flight might seem inconsequential, but pay close attention, for it carries a profound spiritual message that speaks directly to your heart.
Embodying Resilience in Adversity
You see, dear soul, the dragonfly has a remarkable ability to navigate through turbulent winds, just as you can endure life's storms. When hardships have left you feeling battered and bruised, the appearance of this magnificent creature reminds you that you, too, possess the strength to weather any tempest. Its presence whispers to you, "You are resilient, and you have the power to overcome."
The dragonfly's life journey is a powerful metaphor for your own. From its humble beginnings as a tiny nymph in the depths of water, it emerges as a creature of ethereal beauty. Similarly, you might have faced moments of darkness and uncertainty, but like the dragonfly, you have the innate ability to transform and rise above it all. This enchanting creature invites you to recognize the strength within you, encouraging you to embrace your true nature - a being of immense resilience and fortitude.
Embracing Change and Adaptation
One of the dragonfly's most captivating qualities is its adaptability. Just as it effortlessly glides between air and water, you too can learn to embrace change with grace and poise. Life's challenges often demand that you evolve and grow, and the appearance of a dragonfly after a period of difficulty is a gentle nudge from the universe, reminding you to be flexible and open to transformation.
In moments of doubt, you might wonder if you have the capacity to adapt to new circumstances. The dragonfly's message is clear: "You are not meant to remain stagnant. Embrace change as an opportunity for growth, and you will find the strength to navigate uncharted territories." Embody the dragonfly's spirit, and let it guide you towards a more resilient version of yourself.
Symbolizing Lightness of Being
As the dragonfly flits gracefully through the air, it appears weightless, almost as if it's defying the laws of gravity. In its presence, you are reminded to release the heavy burdens that may be weighing you down. The dragonfly's lightness of being symbolizes the freedom that comes from surrendering to the flow of life.
When difficulties seem insurmountable, the dragonfly reminds you that you are not defined by your struggles. Instead, focus on your inner light and the beauty that resides within. Let the dragonfly's dance through the air serve as a gentle encouragement to embrace a sense of lightness and joy, even amidst life's challenges.
Embrace the Dragonfly's Message of Strength
As you continue on your journey through life, remember the profound symbolism carried by the dragonfly. Its presence after a period of difficulty signifies your inner strength and resilience, urging you to embody these qualities in the face of adversity. Embrace the dragonfly's message with an open heart and mind, and let its delicate wings guide you towards a brighter path.
Take a moment to reflect on the dragonfly's remarkable journey - from the depths of water to the skies above. Just as this enchanting creature navigates through different elements, you too possess the power to adapt and evolve. Embrace change as an opportunity for growth, and trust in your ability to transform and rise above any challenge.
Release the heavy burdens that weigh you down and allow yourself to embrace a sense of lightness and joy. Remember that you are not defined by your struggles, but by the strength and beauty that reside within you. The dragonfly's graceful dance through the air serves as a reminder to let go and surrender to the flow of life, finding freedom in the process.
So, dear soul, as you encounter the delicate presence of a dragonfly in your life, embrace its message of strength. Let it inspire you to embody resilience, adaptability, and a lightness of being. Trust in your inner power and remember that you are capable of overcoming any storm. The dragonfly whispers to your spirit, "You are strong, and you have the ability to triumph over adversity." Embrace this truth and allow the dragonfly to guide you towards a life filled with resilience, transformation, and inner peace.

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Wildlife officers working to help tangled whale
WILDLIFE officers are working together to see if they can help a whale tangled with rope that approached a kayaking tour group off Double Island Point on Wednesday morning.
The whale's plight was heard when tour guide Tyron van Santen of Epic Ocean Tours jumped in the water and carefully unwrapped rope from one of the whale's dorsal fins but could not help further when he saw the rope was also in the whale's mouth.
The juvenile humpback whale then took off from the group, heading for the surf break.
Mr van Santen contacted Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers, who monitored it from the beach and alerted the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol.
"While every possible assistance will be provided to this animal there is no guarantee of a successful outcome," a Department of Environment and Heritage Protection spokeswoman told The Gympie Times late Thursday.
"The whale is currently moving between Rainbow Beach and Double Island Point," she confirmed.
She said the incident is a timely reminder for ocean-users to be mindful of how they store and dispose of gear because of the impact it can have on whales and other wildlife.
Mr van Santen, who was in awe of his experience and concerned for the whale's welfare, said people need to be aware of their environment.
"We should just make sure we are only leaving our footprints, nothing else that can endanger or injure an animal."
The EHP also strongly advises people do not directly intervene with marine animals in distress because of the very real risk of zoonotic diseases as well as the possibility of injury.
If people see a marine animal entangled in shark control equipment it is important they report it immediately to the Sharkwatch Hotline on 1800 806 891
Injured or sick marine animals should be reported to the RSPCA on 1300 264 625.


No Romney Sons in Service and Mitt Dodged Vietnam The war in Afghanistan is now in its 11th year and the five Romney boys -- now in their early 30s to early 40s -- have been of prime military age all the while. But like most of today's political leadership, Ann Romney has never sent a single son, much less four or five of them, to war. When asked in 2007, during his first run for the presidency, about his sons' lack of military service, Mitt Romney responded, "One of the ways my sons are showing support for our nation is helping to get me elected because they think I'd be a great president." Cynthia Wachtell: Ann Romney, Military Mom? No Romney Sons in Service and Mitt Dodged Vietnam I bet he would not hesitate to send your children to war with iran. I bet they have a lot of bullets to dodge while helping him get elected. 5 draft dogers in a family of 6? My question is why didn't they go? Are they exempt because they are Mormons?


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my sister says i’ve changed since university. i believe that wholeheartedly.
yet i think my change has not come in my acquiring of new tools, new words, new philosophies, but by them i have seen things that have changed me profoundly. day by day, person by person, life by life, i feel the layers of my world (not the world) being peeled apart. layers of an existential onion if you will. and every time a layer is peeled i draw near and far at once. i pull away from those around me, and yet through that pain i realise that i am unable to retract, unable to return to how i formerly was.
how am i to relate to you in the same way as yesterday? the layers are peeled, i am no longer the same. to mantain the status quo is to mantain a lie, the many lies, the many stories we tell ourselves to mantain the illusion of living.
is this the fate of humanity? that we may only know half-truths and myths and childhood structures? what makes the world go round is not necessarily the truth.
how then, am i to relate to the world?
who am i, God? am i the arrogant rabbi in the marketplace, calling out falsehood when in truth, i am the proud deceived? am i the solemn searcher, the wandering pilgrim abandoned by the blinded world? i look around and i feel alone, and i don’t know if that’s because i’m right, wrong, or some strange combination of the two.
what does it even mean to be right? right about what? to whom? for whom?
perhaps i desire a kindred spirit. a companion. someone that i might work through life with.
then again, i do not know what i want.
who am i, God? i am Your child, lover of Jesus Christ; so what does it mean in this world? what does it mean when i have questions? what does it mean when i have questions about you? what does it mean when i am alone? what does it mean when i am lonely? what does it mean when i am in despair?
o God, i know i must turn to You and Your Word. uphold my slumping soul, and turn my meandering heart back to You.
Christ be my rock and my fortress always! there is no other place for rest.


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A further six people are confirmed to have died from coronavirus in Scotland according to the latest data.
140 of the new cases were in NHS Lothian, whilst the majority (443) were identified in Glasgow.
Six further deaths announced Sunday taking the death toll amongst people who had tested positive for the virus to 2,849.
The number of deaths is down on the 24 announced on Saturday, however with registry offices typically closed at the week the number reported on a Sunday can be artificially low.
Across NHS Scotland, 1,193 people are receiving treatment for the virus in hospital, up 129 on Saturday.
Five more admissions to intensive care units takes the total number of patients who are critically unwell in hospital to 81.
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18,565 new tests for Covid conducted in Scotland were reported in Scotland, of these tests seven percent were positive.


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EDITOR’S NOTE VOL X / ISSUE 08 / FEBRUARY 2022
India’s crude steel output set to increase
India’s crude steel production is set to increase with the commissioning of JSW Steel’s 5-mtpa Dolvi plant. Production will be gradually ramped up to its optimal capacity of 5 mtpa by year-end which means at least an additional 300,000-350000 tonnes of crude steel production, going forward. NMDC has also started production in the coke oven unit at its Nagarnar Steel Plant. This plant too will add some capacity since it is expected to go onstream in 2022 with Mecon appointed to commission the same.
Q4 is usually the best period in terms of domestic demand since weather supports construction activities. Also, government infrastructure projects have deadlines to meet towards the fiscal year-end. There is demand from the automotive sector. The chip shortage is continuing but has abated and vehicle production is slated to improve.
Spiralling energy prices in Europe are forcing many mills there to temporarily reduce production. In such a scenario, importing billets is a cheaper option and may offer Indian exporters an opportunity. The Russia-Ukraine face-off will also impact natural gas supply in EU. Steel prices have risen after a correction of 6-7% in Dec’21. Mills have already raised list prices by INR 500-700/t.


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There is so much to do in this expansive world, yet it all feels entirely isolating
The Xbox 360 sold 281,000 units in the traditionally slow month of January. By comparison, the Wii U found less than 100,000 units appearing in homes within the same period.
Should it be made known with an icon on the back of every game case or on the digital storefront? Absolutely.
Like the rainy season or a swarm of migrating bees, Activision is sure to bring a new one out this year.
One of the first games to pop up in Wii U kiosks was Rayman Legends. The beautiful platformer was a dazzler for sure, and a clean buy for Wii U owners. Now, maybe not so much.
Nintendo saw fit to drop the 3DS price in a desperate bid for sales mere months after launch. Now, it would seem, that any sagging hardware in the public eye should receive the same treatment.
If you need something retrotastic (?) for your Wii U and do not feel like paying for games you have already purchased, then Nintendo's Virtual Console deals are probably for you.
The Wii U's emulator will upgraded over its predecessor, which means save states and the ability to play directly on the Wii U Gamepad. Those abilities come with a small cost though.
The Battle Edition will have a whopping $149.99 price, but will be worth it.
Nintendo’s digital account management (or lack thereof) may have a surprise consequence for used console buyers. Nintendo locks game purchases to the specific console they’re purchased on. That means even aft...
Before giving that brand new Wii U to a loved one, Nintendo is taking steps to ensure that recipients are ready to go out of the box... and that requires work.
On the Wii, eShop sales never happened. On the DSi, eShop sales never happened. On the 3DS, well, it was the same. Those digital storefronts were locked down with the exception of Club Nintendo offers. Out of nowhere and...

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Unruly announces Christina Van Tassell to its board as Director
Unruly, the video marketplace owned by News Corp, has today announced the appointment of Christina Van Tassell to its board as a Director.
Van Tassell is the Chief Financial Officer of Dow Jones. She joined the company in November 2017 and is responsible for the preparation and reporting of the company’s financial performance, providing strategic guidance and analytical insight to support business performance, forecasting, treasury, taxation and governance.
Commenting on this appointment, Norm Johnston, Global CEO, Unruly, said: “I’m thrilled that Christina is joining the Unruly board. We worked together closely during my time at GroupM. Her experience at Dow Jones and Xaxis brings some formidable premium programmatic industry experience to the table, and I look forward to seeing how her expertise can help guide Unruly through its next exciting chapter as a flagship digital brand within the News Corp family.”
Christina Van Tassell said: “I am looking forward to working closely with the board to realize Unruly’s tremendous growth potential. Unruly has a talented team running a fascinating business in a dynamic market and are on track for great success.”
Van Tassell’s appointment sees her join the existing board line up including: Sarah Wood, Co-Founder and Chairwoman of Unruly, Rebekah Brooks, CEO News UK, Michael Miller, Chairman, News Corp Australia, Marc Frons, CTO, News Corp and Jesse Angelo, Publisher and CEO, NY Post.
Prior to joining Dow Jones, Van Tassell was the Chief Financial Officer of Xaxis, a WPP Company. She was also Partner and Chief Financial Officer at Centurion Holdings. She began her career at PricewaterhouseCoopers where she held senior roles in New York, London and Sweden.
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Arctic Glaciers Began to Melt Early
Scientists had expected that the frozen soil layers (glaciers) in Canada’s Arctic region would not deteriorate for the next 70 years. However, recent research surprised. It turns out that these glaciers are already beginning to melt.
According to satellite images obtained in researches, the once frozen surface (arctic glaciers) collapses and replaced by a view similar to a perforated cheddar cheese. Speaking to How it Works magazine, Louise Farquharson, a PhD at the Permafrost Laboratory at the University of Alaska, “We all amazed that the system responded so quickly to temperature change,” says Louise Farquharson. Frozen soil is the name of the soils that have remained frozen for at least two years. Approximately 15 percent of the northern hemisphere is frozen soil. This layer plays a critical role in carbon transfer from living organisms to the atmosphere.
The rising temperatures of summer accelerated the melting due to the lack of vegetation covering the soil. The effects of melting have become visible today. When the top of the soil melts, irregular subsidence begins and the topography of the region changes.
Sooner than anticipated
The former flat lands of the Canadian Arctic are now nothing but pits and small lakes. The area at the far north of the area where the research took place collapsed 90 centimeters throughout the research. The glaciers have visibly melted. “We were able to link the change in air temperature and ground temperature with the change in topography,” says Farquharson. According to the estimation, the melting will affect the global climate and its ecological reflections in the region will be seen in a short time.
Farquharson said, “You can think of frozen lands like a giant freezer. It contains plants and organic substances that have not been decayed by microbes. When it starts to melt, the refrigerator door is opened. Microbes are beginning to turn organic matter into carbon dioxide. When the physical structure of the region changes, the local ecosystem is also affected. “New plants grow, constant feeding cycles are disrupted, sediment from currents begins to accumulate in the area,” he says.
Farquharson and his team stated that; they found that an area of 600 thousand square kilometers is in danger of rapid melting.
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Well, tomorrow is the day when President Obama will speak to the kiddies, and thousands of followers of right wing talk radio have either promised to pull their kids out of school or even forced their local schools to not even carry the webcast (I know, I know. I'm too sensitive about this, the truth is that these parents were just as angry a generation ago when President Ronald Reagan spoke to students via television.)
Craig at Random Musings has posted the text of the President's remarks tomorrow.
Mostly it's pretty innocuous stuff, telling kids about how important his mother felt it was to make him study and why they should do it and about how they should listen to their parents. He goes on to point out that no matter what their circumstances are, they have no excuses if they don't study and get the education they need. Study hard, stay in school, listen to your parents and your teachers. You know, the standard Marxist/socialist propaganda that the right was up in arms about.
But then he finishes with this shocking last line:
Thank you, God bless you, and God bless America.
Wow! Those right wingers were right after all keeping their children at home or pressuring the school districts not to show the speech. There really is something in it they will never hear their teachers say in a classroom. The word, GOD is in the speech. In fact he says it twice in that last line.
Now you know and I know that if you or I or your kids' third grade teacher said, 'God' in a public school then the big, bad ACLU would come and haul us into court and put us on trial for intolerance and have us sent to an atheist re-education camp where we would be forced to learn secular humanism. Isn't that true, right-wingers?
But here we have the President of the United States saying the word, 'God' and it will be webcast right into hundreds of thousands of classrooms all over America.
Wow! Good work, right wing wackjobs. Thank you for saving so many children from hearing the word, 'God' spoken in a public school. Atheists all over America will owe you a debt of gratitude.


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I apologize for the incomplete blogs, music etc. the last few days. I don’t know exactly what is going on with that. Adair had a similar issue last week, so it must be something with the site. Needless to say, I’ll be more vigilant about making sure the content is up. I wouldn’t want to let down my fan (whoever you are out there).
Today’s song turned out really good actually. It’s pretty tongue in cheek (shocker) and gets back into that double time style I used to write with a lot when we were hitting the college circuit hard, back in the day. Thanks for listening!
Something compelled me to go back and dig up this song and re-create it today. Part of this recording is something I recorded in the original Mealtime Brown studios in Athens, Georgia around 1998 or ’99. I don’t even know who the guys are that are playing the awesome banjo and upright bass. I went and found it, re-arranged it, added some funk, junk and rewrote the vocals. But I was sincerely trying to keep the original vibe we had cooking that day.
Welcome to Chris Cates.com. I'm an old school independent artist with lots of albums, songs, solar panels etc. This site tries to encapsulate what it is I've been doing since I played my first professional gig at 13. I post a song of the day occasionally from my somewhat excessive original song catalogue and I'm constantly recording new material when I'm not building solar farms, trying to play golf or tennis or taking care of my new twin girls.


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Rangoli Design Biography
Rangoli Design are also known as Alpana, Kolam and by other names is a traditional art of decorating courtyards and walls of Indian houses, places of worship and sometimes eating places as well. The powder of white stone, lime, rice flour and other paste is used to draw intricate and ritual designs. Although Rangoli art is Maharashtrian in origin, it has become quite popular all over the country. Each state of India has its own way of painting Rangoli. One characteristic of Rangolis is that it is painted by commoners. On some special occasions like Dipavali it is painted in every home, with or without formal training in Rangoli art. The art is typically transferred from generation to generation and from friend to friend.
Traditionally Rangolis are painted or created out of colored sand/rice powder. A symmetrical pattern or picture of Gods, Goddess, Dancers, Diyas etc. is drawn and colored rice powder/sand is then layered on top to form a picture. A symmetrical rangoli pattern can be drawn on paper or card and then decorated by children with crumpled tissue paper. Spaces can be created within the rangoli design to place diyas. One can also use flower petals of different colors such as golden marigolds, bright red roses to add that extra dimension to the pattern. With a little bit of imagination, a dash of aesthetic sense and dollops of patience, one can create a piece of art with colors.
Most of the patterns are circular indicative of the endlessness of time. The day-to-day Rangoli patterns are simple or intricate. The most common rangoli designs start with dots which are connected to form lines and other geometrical shapes such as swastika, aum, stars, squares, circles, triangles etc. These geometrical patterns must be formed in a continuous, unbroken lines.Floral Rangoli designs can be in geometric shapes, deity impressions, spiritual symbols, flower and petal shapes. Flower Rangoli designs Wallpaper, Colorful flower rangoli patterns, Simple Rangoli Design with Flowers. Most of the Rangoli designs are motifs of plants, flowers, leaves such as coconut, lotus, mango, Roses. Beautiful Rangoli Designs and Patterns, Deepawali Rangoli Designs, Indian Rangoli Wallpapers, Diwali Flower Rangoli Design Pics, Traditional Rangoli patterns, Rangoli Art Designs Flower Patterns For Festival, Most Beautiful Floor Decoration Wallpapers.

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Welcome, welcome to Bookish Banter! This is a weekly blog post where I talk about bookish topics with Elizabeth of Redhead Reader and Ellen of Pottermorebooks!
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Study: Kids’ Fitness and Brain Size Linked
Physical fitness has long been linked to better health and improved mood. But now research is suggesting its benefits actually extend to kids’ brain structure, which in turn may have an influence on their academic performance.
More specifically, researchers from the University of Granada have confirmed that physical fitness (especially aerobic capacity and motor ability) in kids is associated with a greater volume of gray matter in several cortical and subcortical brain regions.
Aerobic capacity has been associated with greater gray matter volume in regions critical to executive function (that is, the ability to manage emotions, pay attention, plan, etc.) as well as for learning, motor and visual processes all brain regions and abilities that have been associated with school preparedness and academic performance in other studies.
This study, published in the journal Neuroimage, is part of the ActiveBrains project, which is a randomized clinical trial involving more than 100 overweight/obese children led by Francisco B. Ortega, PhD.
“Our work aims at answering questions such as whether the brain of children with better physical fitness is different from that of children with worse physical fitness and if this affects their academic performance,” Ortega explained. “The answer is short and forceful: yes, physical fitness in children is linked in a direct way to important brain structure differences, and such differences are reflected in the children’s academic performance.”
The research moreover found motor ability with a greater gray matter volume in two regions essential for language processing and reading. Muscular strength, however, didn’t show any correlation with gray matter volume.
These increases in gray matter volume improves in turn the kids’ academic performance, explained Irene Esteban-Cornejo, PhD. Which is exciting, because “physical fitness is a factor that can be modified through physical exercise, and combining exercises that improve the aerobic capacity and the motor ability would be an effective approach to stimulate brain development and academic performance in overweight/obese children.”
This finding feels critical in the wake of the recent report by The Lancet finding that childhood obesity has increased ten times over the last 40 years. Giving kids the best start in life shouldn’t just be about their stomachs and waists, but also about their brains. Now it turns out that was the case all along.

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By PSW Staff • March 14, 2018 Sam Harnett from the World According to Sound recording the sound of CNC machining of a Clair Brothers kiTCurve all Baltic birch waveguide/horn. The World According to Sound is a San Francisco-based immersive aural romp of a public radio touring show. Co-creators Chris Hoff, a sound engineer, and Sam Harnett, a reporter/journalist, mishmash detailed sounds and present them in dramatic fashion to audiences ranging from 80 to 140 people eager to witness the extraordinary. Hoff explains, “Our show invites listeners to re-imagine the world through their ears instead of their eyes. We pass out eye masks, turn out the lights, and take sounds from all over the world and move them around the audience using a ring of eight loudspeakers – the Clair Brothers kiTCURVE12+. All these sounds will swirl around you while you sit in total darkness with only your ears to guide you.” To recreate sounds as diverse as bridges creaking, ants marching and mud pots gurgling to historic street sounds of Berlin, musical performances by a washing machine, and the creepy howls one hears while crossing the Gobi Desert, requires talent, showmanship and the right gear. Harnett offers some background: “Working in public radio news, our job is to produce stories using words and sounds, basically just presenting information with a hook or a pretty package, which can become stale after a while. So, in 2015 we came up with an idea to create a show that is all about sound instead of language and narrative, a show that gets into long stretches of sounds with extreme depth, without narration, so you can really lose yourself. Our idea became The World According to Sound.” Hoff adds, “At first we were just making 90-second podcast episodes that focused on one particular sound, but we quickly realized the potential to take our show into three-dimensional spaces. This began the development of our podcast into a live show. Personally, I was super excited at the prospect of mixing for eight channels, instead of the standard binary for radio/headphones.” The venue size for the show shouldn’t be too gigantic or too minuscule, and the optimal crowd size is 120 people. The most important aspect of this show is the intricate and subtle dynamism of the sound as it travels across the eight loudspeakers; if they’re too far apart, the sound will “jump” from one speaker to the next, disrupting the smooth seamless nature of the intended experience. Harnett notes, “All-in-all, people are enjoying it. We’ve pretty much sold out every venue we’ve done.” Hoff and Harnett were turned on to Clair Brothers by some of their Bay Area audiophile peers, who spoke highly of the brand and their great sounding products. “When we started planning our East Coast tour, there was no question we would reach out to Clair Brothers. Fortunately for us, they were immediately interested in collaborating. Even more fortunately, the Clair Brothers system far exceeded our hopes and expectations.” says Hoff. Turns out, the Clair Brothers gear helped out with more than sound. Since The World According to Sound is a two-person operation, where both men are performers, roadies, and more, one of the big challenges was finding the right kind of gear that could deliver the sound quality necessary and the ability for only two people to easily transport it, set it up and break it back down. The kiTCURVE12+ performs at every level. Harnett explains, “The fact that we didn’t need to cart any subwoofers around, and that we get everything we need and more through the eight individual kitCURVE12+ speakers is huge for us. Also, most audio interfaces come with eight outputs, which would have been an enormous obstacle. Thankfully, we only have to hook up the eight kiTCURVEs. It’s perfect.” “On the technical side,” says Hoff, “low-end frequencies are super-important for parts of our show. Without the low-end, certain segments of the show just don’t work. We’re amazed at how well the Clair Brothers speakers handle these frequencies. Several audience members from numerous shows couldn’t believe there were no subwoofers in the room. They were literally asking us where we were hiding them. That always makes us smile.” For now, The World According to Sound is a venture Hoff and Harnett are doing on the side. But in the future, both agree, they’d like to make live shows the main thing they do – with the kiTCURVE12+ loudspeakers right there all the way. Hoff concludes, “Our live audio show sounds so good coming out of Clair Brothers loudspeakers that we don’t have any interest in using anybody else’s speakers. We are impressed with the dynamism, clarity, and range of these speakers given how compact and transportable they are. To our peers, we absolutely recommend Clair Brothers.” Clair Brothers The World According to Sound Tagged with: Broadcast Clair Brothers immersive audio Line Arrays Loudspeakers Sound Reinforcement Surround Systems · all topics Subscribe to Live Sound International Subscribe to Live Sound International magazine. Stay up-to-date, get the latest pro audio news, products and resources each month with Live Sound.


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The Story: Going back in time before the first Underworld film, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans tells the tale of how the vampire Viktor (Bill Nighy) and the werewolf Lucian (Michael Sheen) became bitter enemies. Raised by Viktor from boyhood, Lucian becomes the head vampire’s “pet.” When Lucian falls in love with Viktor’s beloved daughter Sonya (Rhona Mitra), Viktor decides to kill Lucian. Rounding up the rest of the imprisoned Lycans, Lucian starts a massive war that pits vampire and werewolf against each other, and sets up the strife that Selene faced in the original Underworld.
Pros: I’m a fan of the Underworld series, although the sequel was a massive disappointment. Rise of the Lycans is redemption for the franchise and I was surprised it was as good as it was. The story of how the vampires and werewolves came to hate each other was discussed in the first film but this prequel goes in-depth, showing how vampires once corralled and imprisoned the Lycans while ruling the townsfolk in the village. You see how Lucian became the person he is and why Viktor takes such a liking to Selene in the first film. This is a definite must-see if you loved the first Underworld as it returns familiar characters to familiar settings. While original director Len Wiseman isn’t helming this installment, new director Patrick Tatopoulos knows what the fans want in the series and delivers. The ending battle sequence is total joy for fans of werewolves and vampires. It’s a massive fight scene that pulls no punches. It movie is rated R so the violence is intense. There’s also a perfect scene at the end of Kate Beckinsale, while she’s not returning to the franchise they do recycle footage from the first film that seems to complete the circle.
Cons: I did have a few issues with this movie, one being that 90% of it is in total darkness. I had a hell of a time during the fight sequence at the end identifying who was who. It didn’t seem to bother so much in one but here it seems like whole segments of the film are pitch black. I also really hated that the finale seemed so short. There is quite a bit of time devoted to character development and plot and when the big fight comes it just seems short, a problem I had with Incredible Hulk.
Acting: If we didn’t have the return of some core characters I doubt I would be praising Rise of the Lycans. Bill Nighy is always solid but here he’s just terrifying as Viktor. His scenes with Sheen are the best because both don’t have to back down since they’re on equal footing. It’s also interesting to see his relationship with Mitra who plays his daughter, the scene where he finds out about her relationship was amazing. Michael Sheen does a complete 180 from his role in Frost/Nixon. Here he’s a force to be reckoned with physically and mentally. He comes off as confident and aggressive yet loves Sonya. Rhona Mitra is new to the series as the vampire Sonya. She does well with the role but really it’s a clone of Beckinsale’s character from the first movie and Mitra seems to be phoning in a direct copy of the previous heroine.
Overall: I enjoyed Underworld: Rise of the Lycans a lot more than I expected to. There are a few missteps and it doesn’t surpass the first film but the acting is solid and the story is engaging. True fans of the franchise will want to check this out to complete the series. I give it a 3.5/5.


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