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Just as the temperatures begin to drop and the snow starts to fall in November, plan your escape with a trip to a warm destination. Not only will you start winter off on the right note, but you'll come back with a more relaxed and positive state of mind - and maybe even looking forward to spending the rest of the winter in the cold climate of home! No matter if you plan to stay for just a few days or a month or longer, these destinations are absolutely perfect for any snowbird that is seeking to warm up in the sun in November.
10 Perfect November Destinations For Snowbirds
Average Temperature: 78 °F
Largest Airport: Key West International Airport
Located in Monroe County, Florida, Key West is an island just off the tip of the peninsula connected by the Overseas Highway and is the southernmost point in the U.S. From the island, it is approximately 90 miles to Cuba. Known for it’s gorgeous weather, Key West is very pedestrian and bicycle friendly, and it’s a prime way to take in the lush palm trees and pristine sugar sand beaches at Fort Zachary Taylor or Smathers. For those who tire of the beaches of paradise, don’t despair! Steer your bike onto Mallory, Duval, o Front Streets to get your city vibe. There’s a very active community on the island, and many notable writers, athletes, and politicians have come to take in the sea air. Thomas Edison, Lou Gehrig, Tennessee Williams, and Harry Truman all spent time here, but most famously Key West was the home to the late Ernest Hemingway. Get your literary buff on and visit the Hemingway house. Make sure to check out his cats—they are all polydactyl, meaning they have 6 toes! If you come at the right time of year, you may even be able to catch the Ernest Hemingway Look-Alike Contest. Architecture buffs will love Key West as well for its Bahamian conch abodes and majestic gingerbread-style mansions. Marine enthusiasts can brush up on their shipwreck history at the Shipwreck Treasure museum, then go try to find some themselves at Dry Tortugas National Park, an idyllic hexagonal oasis 68 miles off the coast of Key West. Explore the immaculate coral reefs when glass-bottom kayaking, boating, fishing scuba diving, or snorkeling. Come take in the restorative views at the Conch Republic!
Average Temperature: 74 °F (high)
Largest Airport: Tucson International Airport
Many popular attractions are located in the Tucson area, such as Kartchner Caverns (azstateparks.com) and the Tucson Rodeo (tucsonrodeo.com), an annual tradition since 1925. Situated snugly in the basin of Pima County, Tucson is an excellent snowbird escape due to its more reliable temperatures. The area has several different vegetation zones, from the desert to the forests of Santa Catalina, so outdoor activities for the actively-inclined are plentiful. From Kartchner Caverns and the Colossal Cave Mountain Park, to Old Tucson Studios or the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures, sample some Old West pioneer spirit of adventure. History aficionados can also delve into the legacy of Wyatt Earp and Geronimo. Downtown Tucson is a mainline to all of your city needs, with a surging arts district and a population youthful enough to have some variety. Modern convenience mixes with Old Pueblo-style and mid-century architecture to solidify a very eclectic but utilitarian architecture style.
Average Temperature: 77 °F (high)
Largest Airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Austin is an optimal winter locale for snowbirds seeking warmer climes. The capital of Texas, Austin boasts a thriving arts and music community. For Baby Boomers (and music appreciators in general), a visit to one of Threadgill’s two locations will be a nostalgic journey back to the folk music of the 60’s: Janice Joplin got her start here. Walk along Congress Bridge to catch the bats at sunset or go line dancing with all ages at the Broken Spoke on Lamar Boulevard. Grab some tacos at Papalote, or attempt Franklin’s barbeque in the Red River district if you can stand the egregious lines. Drinks and people watching are fantastic on Sixth Street. For a true test of your carnivorous heart, check out Salt Lick, which has the only open barbeque restaurant pit in the U.S. Those with erudite inclinations can visit the University of Texas, which often offers museum exhibits (this past summer was “Alice in Wonderland”), and you can sneak a peek at some of the papers from David Foster Wallace. Artists will enjoy the Cathedral of Junk, a must-see ode to dedication and folk art. In addition to all of these, San Antonio is merely and hour to an hour and a half away, where snowbirds can day trip to the Alamo, the River Walk and boat rides, Casa Rio, and the Aztec theater.
Average Temperature: 67 °F (high)
Largest Airport: McCarran International Airport
When most people think of Las Vegas, they think of dancing, debauchery, and drinking. That’s all well and good, for those with specific proclivities, but snowbirds Las Vegas for its plethora of activities aside from these. While November can be chilly at night (it is a desert, after all), outdoor activities range from swimming, hiking, boating, golfing, or visiting a gun range, if it suits your interest. Restaurants will blow you away, from Serendipity III, The Earl of Sandwich, Hash House A-Go-GO, and many more. Retirees and kids can all enjoy Vegas as well, from catching an awe-inspiring Cirque du Soleil show, to tempting fate at the Heart Attack Grill, or exploring The Mob Museum or The Pinball Hall of Fame. Stroll by Container Park or tour the skeletons of neon Signs at The Neon Museum. Area 51 and the Black Mailbox (though the mailbox was stolen early last year) or Roos N More is just hop, skip, and a jump away. Consider making Las Vegas your go-to winter vacation!
Average Temperature: 68 °F (low)
Largest Airport: Lihue Airport
Nothing compares to Kaua’i, the greenest of the Hawaiian Islands. Full with untouched natural beauty, this location should be more than a once-in-a-lifetime stop. While November can be rainy (the rainiest spot in the world is Mount Waialeale, with around 440 inches of rain a year), the coats tend to be drier, specifically in the western side. The tow major cities are Poipu and Princeville. Poipu has easier access to beaches and Princeville is beloved for it’s lush vegetation, so make sure to factor that into your plans. A hilarious amount of free-range chickens roam the island, a vestige of damage from a terrible storm many years ago, so watch the roads for these feathery denizens. Kaua’i is known for its hikes and waterfalls, so make sure to explore those and visit the Spouting Horn, a rock outcropping on the shore that spurts water upward. The island has mind-blowing topography, so be sure to check out Poipu Beach Park, the Makeleha Mountains, Tunnels Beach, and Hanalei Beach. The snorkeling and scuba opportunities will blow you away. Get a bird’s eye view of the breathtaking Na Pail Coast and Waimea Park in a helicopter, and slip down afterward for a boat tour of the sea caves of Na Pali. Lastly, if you’re feeling extra-touristy, stop by Hilo Hattie’s and buy yourself some macadamia nuts, a lei, and a hula bobble figurine. In the spirit of hula and Tahitian dance, swing by the Coconut Marketplace or the Grand Hyatt Kaua’i to catch some free performances!
Average Temperature: 78 °F (high)
Largest Airport: Palm Springs International Airport
Smack-dab in the middle of the Coachella Valley, just north of the Salton Sea, Palm Springs is a beacon for snowbirds fleeing harsh winter temperatures. While the city does have indoor attractions, like the casino at Agua Caliente, the mud baths at Two Bunch Palms, and regular spa treatments, much of the appeal is out of doors. Desert temperatures drop low at night, so daytime activities hold the most appeal. Stunning views can be found at the nearby Painted Canyon and Ladder Canyon hikes, or the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway that drops off in San Jacinto State Park. Downtown has an active nightlife, with restaurants and shows being the main focus. Golf and shopping opportunities abound. One of the fun features Palm Springs has is its proximity to other destinations, so driving to see the Cabazon dinosaurs, Salvation Mountain, East Jesus artist community, the International Banana Museum, and the ruins of Bombay Beach is not much of a hassle.
7. Puerto Rico
Average Temperature: 86 °F (high)
Largest Airport: San Juan Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport
Puerto Rico, or 'La Isla del Encanto' (The Island of Enchantment), is a U.S. territory in the Caribbean Sea. A mostly Spanish and English speaking population (great for expats!), residents are very friendly, know for coming up to strangers and saying “Buen Provecho!,” which means “Bon Appetit!” The dense natural environment of Carabali Rainforest Park makes for great zip lining, and Flamenco Beach offers up stellar scuba diving and snorkeling. Hike down to the petroglyphs of La Cueva del Indio.History nuts can cruise through the old forts El Morro and San Cristobal, or stroll through Old San Juan City and San Juan National Historic Site at the center of Puerto Rico. Mosquito Bay, a bioluminescent bay on the Isla de Vieques, illuminates bright blue with certain cycles of the moon. Stay for the neon dinoflagellates to light up your lunar boating trip! Check out Internations.org for an excellent expat resource.
8. Costa Rica
Average Temperature: 78 °F (high)
Largest Airport: Juan Santamaria Airport
Considered one of the countries with the richest natural habitats in Central America, snowbirds here definitely live the “pura vida,” or “pure life.” November is a damp month for Costa Rica, so it’s best to come by in late November, around Thanksgiving, when the dry season starts setting in. Animal mavens will be in love with Costa Rica, as is boasts the Foundation Jaguar Rescue Center, the Sloth Sanctuary, the Bat Jungle, the Monteverde Butterfly Garden, and Proyecto Asis Animal Rescue Center. Several of these locations allow visitors to directly feed or play with the animals. Equine enthusiasts can mount their steeds on an “equitour” and traverse volcanoes, beaches, or forests. Zip liners can sail through the rainforest with Pura Aventura and afterward dip their toes in Free Natural Hot Springs or the surf. Excellent waterfall viewing can be participated in at La Fortuna Waterfall. Make sure to stay for the flavor of San Jose and bring insect repellent. Popular expatriat communities are the Central Valley, the Gold Coast, Arenal, the Southern Zone, and Central Pacific.
Average Temperature: 87 °F (high)
Largest Airport: Tocumen International Airport
Panama, of course, is famous for the Panama Canal (the building of which you can check out at the Miraflores Visitor Center), but so many other features make this beautiful country a place to visit. Check out Old Panama City and the former colonial district Casco Viejo with a bird’s eye view from Ancon Hill, or swing by Frank Gehry’s Biodiversity Museum on the Amador Causeway. Avenida Balboa is a sight to behold, with a little over 2 miles of the most expensive real estate in the world, and is right in the middle of the financial district of Panama City. Take a beach day and visit the San Blas Islands or hike to all three of the Lost Waterfalls in Boquete. Popular expat destinations include Boquete, Panama City, Santa Fe, Coronado, and Volcan, so lost of English speakers make the island move a little less daunting.
Average Temperature: 88 °F (high)
Largest Airport: Augusto C. Sandino International Airport
Nicaragua is an oasis unto itself, and one of its main attractions is its terrifyingly beautiful volcanoes, especially in Masaya Volcano National Park and Isla Ometepe. Cerro Negro is a popular mountain to volcano board down, and thrill seekers can also scuba, snorkel, surf, kayak, zipline, and boat like many other places in Central America. What makes Nicaragua so stunning is the mossy electric green vegetation and biodiversity of Miraflores Cloud Forest and Selva Negra. Hikes around the Apoyo Lagoon and trips to the colorful Corn Islands are also options for visitors. Take a bus from Granada and check out new and old Leon. Granada and San Juan del Sur are big expat communities, so English will be common in these areas.
This article was written by Lindy Tolbert.

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How the Celtic players rated in wet 3-0 win at Hamilton in Scottish Premiership
Celtic splashed their way to a Boxing Day victory at Hamilton with goals from Odsonne Edouard and Leigh Griffiths.
The strike partnership repaid Neil Lennon’s starting selection with second half goals to make the final half hour of the game a lot more comfortable than the first half stalemate played out in teeming rain in Lanarkshire.
David Turnbull tapped in a third after Odsonne Edouard was denied at close range with 15 minutes to play.
The win at the Fountain of Youth Stadium cut Rangers’ earlier extended lead at the top of the SPFL Premiership back down to 16 points, with Celtic three games behind their rivals who they meet next weekend.
Here’s how the Celtic players rated in the win.
Player ratings scale - 10: One of the best performances you've seen. 9: Outstanding. 8: Very good. 7: Good. 6: Average. 5: Poor, 4: Very poor. 3: A terrible day at the office. 2: Abysmal. 1: One of the worst performances you've seen.

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AbstractIn this study, glyoxalated alkaline lignins with a non-volatile and non-toxic aldehyde, which can be obtained from several natural resources, namely glyoxal, were prepared and characterized for its use in wood adhesives. The preparation method consisted of the reaction of lignin with glyoxal under an alkaline medium. The influence of reaction conditions such as the molar ratio of sodium hydroxide-to-lignin and reaction time were studied relative to the properties of the prepared adducts. The analytical techniques used were FTIR and 1H-NMR spectroscopies, gel permeation chromatography (GPC), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). Results from both the FTIR and 1H-NMR spectroscopies showed that the amount of introduced aliphatic hydroxyl groups onto the lignin molecule increased with increasing reaction time and reached a maximum value at 10 h, and after they began to decrease. The molecular weights remained unchanged until 10 h of reaction time, and then started to increase, possibly due to the repolymerization reactions. DSC analysis showed that the glass transition temperature (Tg) decreased with the introduction of glyoxal onto the lignin molecule due to the increase in free volume of the lignin molecules. TGA analysis showed that the thermal stability of glyoxalated lignin is not influenced and remained suitable for wood adhesives. Compared to the original lignin, the improved lignin is reactive and a suitable raw material for adhesive formulation.


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Very quietly I speak. Listen to My Voice. Never heed the voices of the world – only the tender Divine Voice.
Listen and you will never be disappointed. Listen, and anxious thoughts and tired nerves will become rested. The Voice Divine – not so much in strength as in tenderness. Not so much in power as in restfulness.
But the tenderness and the restfulness will heal your scars and make you strong, and then it must be your task to let all your power be My Power. Man’s little power is as clay beside the granite rock of My Power.
You are My great care. Never feel at the mercy of the world. My angels guard you day and night and nothing can harm you. You would indeed thank Me if you knew the darts of fret and evil they turn from you.
Thank Me indeed for dangers unknown – unseen- but averted.
And after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; And after the earthquake a fire; but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice. 1 Kings 19:11
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Author: Sarah Jane Evans
Publisher: Pavilion Books Limited
Release Date: 2010
The story of chocolate: its place in history, from the Mayans to 21st-century artisan producers; the journey from tree to bar, from the plantation to the gourmet store; and terroir and flavours from around the world Discover more than 80 of the world's top producers and their bars – single origin, ethical and fair trade, classic and new flavours Learn to taste chocolate like an expert Take a bite of a chocolate bar. Beside the pleasure it gives, the chocolate leads you on a journey from the cacao bean grown on a far-away plantation to the final designer bar, but also on a more complex voyage through history, society, politics and economics. Throughout its 3000-year history, chocolate has been celebrated as a precious health-giving drink; it was not until the 20th century that sweetened chocolate confectionery and bars replaced 'real' chocolate. Today fine chocolate is part of the revival of interest in 'real' food. Small artisan chocolatiers and global producers alike are seeking out top quality beans from specific origins. Sarah Jane Evans brings the story of chocolate up to date, and profiles more than 80 of the world's leading fine chocolate producers, with her tasting notes on selected bars. Chocolate has over 500 chemical compounds that affect its flavour and this book teaches the chocolate lover how to taste, discover and enjoy its many flavours.
The best (and most fun) way to learn about chocolate is by eating it, and this guide provides curious gourmands and budding chocoholics with all the tips they need to become cacao experts. The booklet includes information on buying and tasting chocolate plus how to hosting a tasting party. Let the tasting begin!
These days, people are accustomed to seeing chocolate labeled 54%, 61%, or 72% on grocery store shelves, but some bakers are still confused by what the labeling means and how to use it. In Seriously Bitter Sweet, Alice Medrich presents 150 meticulously tested, seriously delicious recipes—both savory and sweet—for a wide range of percentage chocolates. “Chocolate notes” appear alongside, so readers can further adapt any recipe using the percentage chocolate on hand. The book is a complete revision of Alice’s 2003 Bittersweet, which was named the 2004 IACP Cookbook of the Year. Since 2003, the world of chocolate has grown exponentially and terms like “bittersweet” and “semisweet” no longer suffice as chocolatiers everywhere are making chocolates that are labeled with specific percentages of cocoa.Alice clearly outlines the qualities of different chocolates as she explains how to cook with them. With tricks, techniques, and answers to every chocolate question, Seriously Bitter Sweet will appeal to a whole new audience of chocolate lovers
Author: Robert L. Kroon
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date: 2008-02-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
A Lifetime Of News chronicles Robert L. Kroons wartime years in Holland under German occupation and his life as a foreign correspondent, radio and TV journalist that took him from Europe to East Timor and Easter Island and dozens of other countries in between. It looks back on some of the peoplesome famous, some eccentric, some admirable and others less sothat he interviewed in the course of his career, including the Shah of Iran, Peter Ustinov and Frank Sinatra. In his introduction, Bob Kroon explains that this book is the offshoot of ten years of current affairs lectures aboard international cruise ships, where he discovered that specific anecdotes illuminating the people and places he covered in his 50 years as a roving correspondent would keep the audience awake, while analytical ponderings about the state of the world had many passengers nodding off. After these lectures, people often asked him where his book was. So Bob Kroon decided to share some of the more memorable episodes with a larger audience, focusing on the humanity of people who crossed his path. A Lifetime Of News is a selective, personal chronicle of events and people that shaped his life and career.
Author: Susan Benjamin
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date: 2016-03-15
Genre: Social Science
RECOMMENDED BY SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE AS A "BEST BOOK ABOUT FOOD OF 2016"! READERS WITH AN INTEREST IN THE HISTORY OF FOOD AND AMERICANA WILL SAVOR THIS CULTURAL HISTORY There’s more to candy than its sugary taste. As this book shows, candy has a remarkable history, most of it sweet, some of it bitter. The author, a food historian and candy expert, tells the whole story—from the harvesting of the marshmallow plant in ancient Egypt to the mass-produced candy innovations of the twentieth century. Along the way, the reader is treated to an assortment of entertaining facts and colorful characters. These include a deposed Mexican president who ignited the modern chewing gum industry, the Native Americans who created pemmican, an important food, by mixing fruit with dried meat, and the little-known son of a slave woman who invented the sugar-processing machine still in use today. Susan Benjamin traces people’s changing palate over the centuries as roots, barks, and even bugs were savored as treats. She surveys the many uses of chocolate from the cacao bean enjoyed by Olmec Indians to candy bars carried by GIs in World War II. She notes that many candies are associated with world’s fairs and other major historical events. Fun and informative, this book will make you appreciate the candy you love even more by revealing the fascinating backstory behind it.

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Temperatures were comfortable Friday but skies were mostly cloudy. Does cloud cover stick around over the weekend? What about temperatures - do they stay warm? Let’s dive in!
Mostly cloudy skies will hang around overnight and could be accompanied by a few isolated showers. An area of low pressure is heading southeastward toward the northern Gulf of Mexico, and that will keep most of the rain to our south. We can’t totally rule out a few sprinkles or perhaps a passing shower early Saturday morning, but most of our area will stay dry.
The clouds will break apart a bit by Saturday afternoon, leading to a partly cloudy and slightly cooler day in the middle 60s.
The second half of the weekend is all sunshine and just a touch below average. Temperatures will top out in the middle 60s once again.
Temperatures head back toward 70 degrees again by Monday under sunny skies. Then, the warm-up doesn’t stop there! By the middle of next week, highs will be in the middle and upper 70s. Some lower 80s even look possible by the end of next week.
Skies will generally feature a mix of sun and clouds each afternoon beginning Tuesday.
Overnight lows will stay chilly in the 30s and 40s. Saturday night, Sunday night and Monday night could bring a chance of some frost, so remember to not plant anything just yet!


A scale modeler friendly view on 3D printing.
This is not my first attempt to go from Blender to a 3D printed object (Shapeways prototyped doll), but this time i’m taking it a little bit more serious.
Blender is proving a great tool to quickly (but quite accurately) produce good quality 3D geometry to later pass to a 3D printing service. Also if it is not providing extremely accurate measurement, a paying a little attention on how to design the object can lead to very good results, also because the modeler will use the produced object as a solid base to further works and enhancements, rather than as a finished product.
Also finding professional printing services is now easier, also without going for the online alternative. Nothing bad with Shapeways, of course, but a more accurate research near you can reserve some good surprise (like a cheaper alternative and a better pre production aid).
The need for not so small pieces, with a good measure accuracy but not so much surface details, drive me to the choose of a SLS Selective Laser Sintering solution, using Nylon powder as a base material. So, if you’re a modeler, going from a quite rough surface to a mirror polished finish is just a matter of time, good automotive primer/filler (go just for the professional grade kind, the generic bricolage version is just a waste of time and money) and wet sanding.
This is just the first step, next move will be produce good quality molds to transform master 3D printed pieces in small production series goods. Also producing a bit larger molds than i was used to produce could be an interesting challenge, and a chance to try new materials. So i hope the next article will be on how to recast 3D printed objects using the standard modelers methods (RTV silicone molds, PU resin, etc…).


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Fred Johnson is an international performer and has spent the past 35 years presenting international concerts and seminars on the power of creative expression as a tool for personal wellbeing and healing. He has performed on stage with or as the opening act for such musical greats as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Chick Corea, Herbie Mann, Nat Adderly, Joe Zawinul, David Sanborn, Richard Elliot, Ramsey Lewis, Aretha Franklin, Patti La Belle, Patti Austin, George Benson, BB King and many others. He has presented programs in association with Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. Maya Angelou and many others.
Whitney James doesn’t just sing a tune—she creatively engages it. She interprets the best of American popular music as well as challenging originals of jazz composers rarely attempted by singers. Called “spine tingling” by the Seattle Times, James has received critical acclaim from US and international jazz press, and has been featured in Downbeat Magazine and on NPR’s Piano Jazz: Rising Stars.
Hough Hall, the Palladium's 850-seat mainstage performance space, blends nearly-perfect acoustics with history-rich ambiance. A recent investment in state-of-the art sound equipment and infrastructure has afforded the Palladium Theater new-found opportunities to seize and facilitate new, limitless and valuable experiences for artists, patrons, partners, students. A jewel in the crown of Tampa Bay's performing arts community, classical music, jazz, blues, opera, theater, Celtic, acoustic, dance and more are all equally at home in this magnificent concert hall.

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Jack D. Dale, Fairfax County Schools Superintendent (FCPS)
FAIRFAX, Va. (WUSA9) -- The Fairfax County Schools Superintendent was hospitalized late Tuesday afternoon, school officials said.
Jack D. Dale had a medical emergency and he was taken to a local hospital, school officials said in a news release on Wednesday.
"On behalf of the entire FCPS community, our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Dale and his family and we look forward to his return. Deputy Superintendent Richard Moniuszko will manage the duties of the superintendent's office in Dr. Dale's absence," officials said.
Dale is in stable condition after yesterday's medical incident.

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LATEST | FEATURES | INTERVIEWS | NEWS | FRIGHTFEST | REVIEWS EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH BRAD SYKES, HORROR WRITER, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER AND ACTOR
By James Whittington, Thursday 10th May 2007 Brad Sykes is a multi talented kind of guy who seems to be at home performing most tasks for his movies whether it be directing, writing, producing or even acting. We tracked down this busy and in demand all rounder to discover his influences and his plans for future projects. By the way, if you like what you read check out his movies Goth and Death Factory which are showing to great acclaim here on Zone Horror.
ZH: Have you always been interested in the movie industry?
BRAD SYKES: Well, when I was growing up, my parents took to me to see a lot of films – mostly sci-fi, fantasy, and adventure. One of the first films that left a big impression on me as a kid was Clash of the Titans – I can still remember that movie scene-for-scene. Around age ten or eleven, I started buying magazines like Fangoria and Cinefantastique, learning about filmmakers and discovering all kinds of obscure movies. A few years later, I bought John Russo’s “Making Movies, which was probably the first technical book about filmmaking I ever read and really got me thinking about filmmaking as a possible profession. Of course I wasn’t thinking of movies as an “industry” back then, it wasn’t till years later, when I moved to L.A. and began working that I started to see it that way.
ZH: Did you have any cinematic heroes when you were younger?
BRAD SYKES: George Romero was a big one; I still consider Dawn of the Dead to be one of the top ten films ever made. His incredibly personal filmmaking style and the way he made his films independently had a huge impact on me. Sam Raimi and his first two Evil Dead movies were also very inspirational. John Carpenter and Wes Craven were also big influences, especially their early work. Dario Argento came a little bit later but opened me up to the “nightmare logic” of Italian horror. And there were a few non-horror idols, too: Paul Verhoeven, Walter Hill, Michael Mann…I’m still a fan of all these guys today.
ZH: Have you always been a horror fan?
BRAD SYKES: Like I said, a lot of the films I saw as a child, whether it was Clash of the Titans or Metalstorm or The Dark Crystal, tended to be fantasy-oriented, as were a lot of the books I was reading; “Beowulf” is still one of my favourite pieces of literature. I guess my interest in fantasy took a darker turn as I got into my teens, and I started watching movies like Re-Animator and Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Suspiria – and they just blew me away, really opened my mind to what kinds of stories you could tell, and showed imaginative new ways of using the camera, sound, everything. I really believe that at its best, horror is the most cinematic genre.
ZH: How did you get started in your line of work?
BRAD SYKES: Between my third and fourth year of college at Boston University, I spent the summer in Los Angeles doing two internships. One was a production assistant job on a Paramount film, Kiss The Girls. The other was a reader job at Ridley and Tony Scott’s “Scott Free Productions” I really enjoyed both but in the end, I preferred working on set to being in an office, and so I pursued more production work after moving permanently to L.A. in May 1997. I was extremely fortunate that director Jeff Burr (Leatherface, Straight Into Darkness) took me under his wing around that time and really helped me start my career. I worked as Jeff’s assistant on several films, one of which was shot in Romania, where I met my future wife Josephina, so I guess I owe Jeff more than just my career, but my marriage too!
ZH: Tell us about the movies you made before you attended University.
BRAD SYKES: I got my first video camera at age fourteen, and immediately started making shorts with my friends with titles like “Shock Night” and “Demonville”. Then at age seventeen, we got more ambitious and decided to make a feature, a vampire epic titled “Bad Blood”. I sent it to Film Threat Video Guide, a great little magazine that reviewed indie/amateur films back then. They reviewed it, gave it a two out of ten or something like that, but we were encouraged enough to try again. We did a few more features over the next few years, the last of which, “The Pact” was made when I was twenty. I think we did eight features in total. They were shot mostly on weekends when I was in high school. After I started college, we would shoot during summer or winter breaks. It was just a few dedicated friends, a Hi 8 camera, shooting in all kinds of crazy conditions and me. We got kicked out of plenty of places around town, even got arrested a few times. These movies were made purely for the love of filmmaking; none of us intended to use them as “calling cards”. Although I did get my first paid directing job after showing “The Pact” to a producer I had done some work for.
ZH: What was it like working on Witchcraft XII? A franchise that was more than well established, was it a daunting prospect?
BRAD SYKES: I had seen a few of the Witchcraft films when I was asked to write and direct Witchcraft XII. The only thing I had to do screenplay-wise was keep the character of Will Spanner, who had been a continuing character in the last few films. Otherwise, I was free to invent an entirely new story. I thought the idea of a Manson-like female “snake cult” would be cool, and also added a stronger police/mystery angle to the story. It was a fun but challenging shoot and everyone seemed pretty happy with the finished movie. For a long time I thought mine would be the last until recently I found out someone went and did a part XIII!
ZH: Death Factory is showing here on Zone Horror, how did that movie come about?
BRAD SYKES: When the producer called me, all they had was a title and a one-paragraph description. I started writing the script around a location we thought we had access to, which later fell through. Luckily, our associate producer found us a local haunted attraction that was closed till the Halloween season. This location was even better than the original one and I then rewrote the script around its many rooms and hallways. Even though it wasn’t a “factory” per se, it was certainly spooky and atmospheric, with real spiders and rats to boot! An interesting shoot to say the least…
ZH: Did you have much of a budget?
BRAD SYKES: Not as much as we needed. The conditions were ridiculous on that movie…barely any crew, no bathrooms, no running water…and yet it came together pretty well in the end. It was my first film to be released in Blockbuster!
ZH: Do you always prefer to direct movies that you’ve also written?
BRAD SYKES: Of course - there’s nothing more rewarding than seeing the scenes you wrote come to life. That said it’s much easier to direct another writer’s work. I try to find a style that fits the material, but don’t obsess as much over everything having a certain “look” and “feel” the way I do when directing my own scripts.
ZH: Do you ever censor yourself?
BRAD SYKES: Not usually. I think there’s enough watered-down horror out there, and I want my films to deliver the goods. Usually the “censoring”, if any, takes place on set, when you have to cut or compromise a scene or an effect, or in the editing, after a distributor or exec producer requests cuts for whatever reason. My film Demon’s Kiss, for example, had a few of the gorier scenes cut out of the release version after the distributor decided he wanted the film to be more of an erotic thriller than horror – in his words, less “demon”, more “kiss”!
ZH: Another of your movies that we’re showing is Goth, what was your inspiration for this one?
BRAD SYKES: For me, most scripts start with an image. For Goth, it was the image of a disturbed “Goth girl” who takes her own identification with Goth subculture to an extreme: she has literally named herself “Goth” and has the word tattooed into her chest. Then I wondered what would happen if “Goth” met up with two naïve kids and took them on a hellish “night ride” that they would never forget. After that, the script practically wrote itself. One thing I have to say about Goth is that I never intended the film to be a blanket statement about the Goth subculture, or to paint all Goths in a wholly negative light. If anything, I wanted to use the three main characters to show how different individuals deal with being part of a larger group. Some people completely lose their individuality and become a “different person”, as the character of Crissy does in the film. Others twist its philosophies to their own ends, as when “Goth” starts torturing and killing people. Others, like the third character, Boone, are able to find a balance between the two. This is what Goth is all about, and while it might sound like a lot for a low-budget horror movie to take on, why not challenge the audience a bit? There’s already enough dumbed-down horror out there.
ZH: Are you happy with the way in which it turned out?
BRAD SYKES: Very much so. We took a lot of chances on Goth; it was more character and dialogue-driven than your average horror movie, and the entire movie was shot handheld, almost documentary-style, capturing events as they “happen”. It doesn’t cater to the usual exploitation tastes; the violence is more psychological than physical, even the sex in the film is unpleasant and hard to watch. And right from the title, we were essentially opening the door to criticism from the Goth community. But everyone involved – especially the three leads – gave a hundred percent and never shied away from anything that I asked for. Goth has gotten out there and reached a fair number of people, even if it continues to divide and even piss off audiences. I’m glad that it’s playing on Zone Horror, so at least more horror fans can check it out and decide for themselves what they think about the film.
ZH: Would you ever do sequels to your movies?
BRAD SYKES: I have done a few sequels to Camp Blood, a slasher film I directed in 1999. The last sequel, Within the Woods, came out in 2005. I don’t think there’ll be any more. I’d rather focus on making originals at this point anyway.
ZH: What’s your honest opinion of Hollywood today?
BRAD SYKES: Well, there are different levels to what people call “Hollywood”. Most people associate the term with studio filmmaking, although studios are increasingly going to Canada or overseas to make their big films. A lot of the filmmaking in “Hollywood”, or Los Angeles in general, is being done by small companies or independent producers. The problem is that there is a dearth of originality on both the studio and independent level out here. We all know about the endless cycle of sequels and remakes, which I won’t bother commenting on except to say that since the Dawn of the Dead remake, I have put a permanent ban on watching any of them. But even most of the “original” horror films being made nowadays are knockoffs of indie hits like Saw or Hostel. Studio horror seems to be petering out a bit lately; I don’t think there’s been one bona fide hit so far this year. So the genre might be reaching saturation point again, like it did in the eighties. I think the time is right for some fresh concepts, with more emphasis on good scripts and characterization. The best gore and CGI effects in the world don’t matter if you don’t give a damn about the people on screen.
ZH: What have you got in development at the moment?
BRAD SYKES: Right now, I’m in the middle of editing Plaguers, a sci-fi/horror film we shot last year. My wife Josephina produced and I wrote and directed for our Nightfall Pictures banner. It’s about an alien virus that infects the crew of a spaceship, turning them into bloodthirsty mutants. I describe it as 28 Days Later meets Alien, but it’s also kind of a throwback to those fun eighties’ sci-fi/horror hybrids like Forbidden World, Galaxy of Terror, Creature, etc. I’m very excited about this one, as it’s my biggest budget ever, has great special effects by Monster FX (Tamara, 2001 Maniacs) and stars Steve Railsback (Lifeforce, Ed Gein, Devil’s Rejects), who was awesome to work with. It’s coming together well, and we should have it finished over the next few months. We also have a website going up – check www.plaguers.com for updates. Who knows – maybe it’ll end up playing on Zone Horror someday. I’ll keep you guys posted!
ZH: Brad Sykes, thank you very much
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Ahead of the UK premiere of serial killer thriller Anderson Falls at Arrow Video FrightFest Glasgow 2020, director Julien Seri reflects on this, his first 'American' experience, challenging fight scenes and the importance of personal vision.
It has been five years since we premiered Night Fare at FrightFest London, what have you been up to since then?
JS: I worked on two, very singular, projects as a producer and/or director. I signed for both with Wild Bunch, but we've failed to produce them yet. So I keep fighting. And I did a lot of commercials, TV series and music videos.
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Ahead of the World premiere of A Ghost Waits at Arrow Video FrightFest Glasgow 2020, director Adam Stovall reflects on getting through depression, creating paranormal romance and the influence of Tom Waits...
You have an interesting CV - from comedy theatre and film journalism to writing for The Hollywood Reporter and second assistant directing. Was all this a game plan to becoming a fully-fledged director?
AS: I've known since I was a little kid sitting in the basement watching the network TV premiere of Back To The Future while holding my Back To The Future storybook and waiting for them to premiere the first footage from Back To The Future 2 during a commercial br...SHARE: READ MORE Interview with Simeon Halligan, director of Habit
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Simeon Halligan is one of the busiest people working in the industry today. Writer, director, producer, director of celebrated film festival Grimmfest, in fact the list goes on.
His latest film is the neon tinged, blood-splattered masterpiece Habit which is showing on Horror February 14th so we thought we should get the story on how he brought this shocker to the big screen.
HC: When did you first become aware of the book by Stephen McGeagh to which Habit is based?
SH: I read the book a couple of years back and really liked it. A combination of gritty realism and dark fantasy; set within a very recognisable Manchester. There's a juxtaposition in the book; from a kind of soc...SHARE: READ MORE Interview with Jackson Stewart, director of Beyond The Gates
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Jack Stewart's sublime retro horror Beyond the Gates was recently shown on Horror. Jackson is one of the strongest creatives around at the moment but he took time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about this contemporary classic and his future movie plans.
HC: Was there one film that you saw growing up which gave you the idea that you wanted to work in the film industry?
JS: There were definitely a number of them; I think the ones that stick out strongest in my memory were Temple Of Doom, Batman '89, Nightmare On Elm Street 4, Raising Arizona, Back To The Future, Marnie, Army Of Darkness, The Frighteners and Dirty Harry. All of them had a big emotional impact on me. Dirty Har...SHARE: READ MORE Interview with acclaimed author Shaun Hutson
Posted on Friday 20th December 2019
The British horror legend Shaun Hutson is back with Testament, a new novel featuring one of his fans most loved characters, Sean Doyle so we decided to catch up with this talented chap about his acclaimed work.
HC: Was there one author who inspired you to become a writer?
SH: My inspirations were always and still are cinematic if I'm honest. Even when I first started writing my influences and inspirations came from things like Hammer films, from TV series like The Avengers (with Diana Rigg and Patrick Macnee) and from old Universal horror films. I read the Pan Books of Horror Stories when I was a kid and I think they were probably the first "literary" influences I ever had. I also read lo...SHARE: READ MORE Interview with Tyler MacIntyre, director of Patchwork
Posted on Thursday 12th December 2019 On the eve of Horror Channel's UK TV premiere of Patchwork on December 14th, director Tyler MacIntyre reflects on body image issues. twisting audience expectations and his admiration for current female genre directors.
HC: Patchwork finally gets its UK TV premiere on Horror Channel. Excited or what?
TM: Relieved actually. It's been a long time coming. The third screening of the film ever happened at FrightFest in Glasgow and since then I've had people asking me when it was going to come out. The UK genre fans are among the most diehard in the world, so I'm very excited to finally have it available for them.
HC: You were in attendance when Patchwork, your directorial feature debut, rece...SHARE: READ MORE Interview with James Moran, writer of Tower Block
Posted on Monday 25th November 2019
Writer James Moran is about to do what few other writers have done in the past, the Horror Channel Triple! He is one of the few creatives who has had three of his movies play on the channel; Cockneys Vs Zombies, Severance and now Tower Block which is playing on November 29th. So, we decided to chat to this talented chap about this superior thriller and the rest of his career.
HC: Your first movie, Severance is a huge favourite with Horror Channel viewers, were you ever tempted to pen a sequel?
JM: Thank you, I'm really glad that people can still discover it with every new screening. Everybody wanted to do a sequel, we actually had several meetings about it. Nothing came of it, they carried on with...SHARE: READ MORE Interview with Gary Dauberman, writer and director of Annabelle Comes Home
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Gary Dauberman has been the scriptwriter for some of the most successful horror movies of the last few years including IT: Parts 1 and 2, Annabelle and The Nun. His latest movie, Annabelle Comes Home which is also his directorial debut, has just been released onto DVD and Blu-ray. We caught up with this talented chap about his career to date.
HC: What was it about the horror genre that grabbed your imagination and made you want to become a writer?
GD: The earliest movie going experience I can remember was my parents taking me to Raiders of the Lost Ark and I was 4 or 5 or something and I had to sleep with them for a week, you know the opening up of The Ark and the face melting, a rea...SHARE: READ MORE Interview with Cameron Macgowan, director of Red Letter Day
Posted on Friday 1st November 2019
FrightFest 2019 exposed a lot of new talent in the movie industry and one of the stand-out pieces was Red Letter Day from Cameron Macgowan.
HC: Where did the idea for Red Letter Day come from and did it take long to write?
CM: I have long been a fan of the 'Humans Hunting Humans' subgenre of film (Battle Royale, The Running Man, Hard Target, etc.) and was inspired to set one of these films in what many people consider the 'safe' location of the suburbs. Suburban communities feel like the perfect setting for a horror film as you can walk for miles without seeing a single soul all while knowing that you are surrounded by many people. This mixed with a desire to satirise the current socio-political climate ...SHARE: READ MORE Interview with Carlo Mirabella-Davis, director of Swallow
Posted on Wednesday 30th October 2019
Ahead of the UK premiere of Swallow at Arrow Video FrightFest Halloween, director Carlo Mirabella-Davis reflects on the personal inspiration behind his feature debut, healing psychological wounds and his empathy for the genre.
HC: Swallow is your directorial debut. How difficult was it to get the project off the ground?
CMD: Getting a film made is a fascinating process. My late, great teacher at NYU, Bill Reilly, would always say "script is coin of the realm". The early stages involved perfecting the screenplay as much as I could, writing and rewriting until I felt confident sending it out. The sacred bond between the producer and the director is the catalyst that brings a film into being. I ...SHARE: READ MORE Interview with Paul Davis, director of Uncanny Annie
Posted on Wednesday 16th October 2019
Ahead of the International premiere of Uncanny Annie at Arrow Video FrightFest Halloween 2019, director Paul Davis reflects on working for Blumhouse, bemoans attitudes to British genre film funding and reveals the movies that inspire him the most...
HC: Tell us how Uncanny Annie came about?
PD: Uncanny Annie is my second movie for Blumhouse as part of Hulu's Into The Dark movie series. I had the opportunity to actually kick off last October with a feature adaptation of my short film The Body (which had its world premiere at FF in 2013). The concept was to release a movie a month, for twelve months, with each revolving around a holiday or particular day for the month of its released. With The Bod...SHARE: READ MORE Interview with Lars Klevberg, director of Child's Play (2019)
Posted on Thursday 10th October 2019 It was the remake everyone was against! The interweb was ablaze with negativity but director Lars Klevberg and his team managed to pull off one of the best horror movies of 2019. Here he chats about the smart shocker, Child's Play.
HC: How nervous were you taking on a re-imagining of such a beloved concept and franchise?
LK: I was in fact very nervous the minute I signed on to do the movie. Before that, I worked relentlessly for weeks to get the job, but immediately after getting it my body had a very stressful reaction. I was fully aware of the legacy I was about to re-open so, I didn't sleep one minute that night.
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Damschroder, who represents Sandusky County and most of Seneca County as the House District 88 lawmaker, made a mistake when he filed his declaration of candidacy to seek another term. He signed the document only seven times instead of the required eight times.
As a result, he withdrew his candidacy and has been searching for a way to salvage his campaign. The search was hampered when his lawyers told him he couldn’t run, instead, as a write-in candidate.
On Thursday, he announced he found a way.
His wife, retired teacher Rhonda Damschroder, will file this afternoon, ahead of the Monday deadline, to run as a write-in candidate in the Republican Party primary.
If she wins, she plans to resign, allowing the Republican parties in Sandusky and Seneca counties to appoint her husband as the substitute candidate for the general election.
“I don’t want anybody to think that we’re trying to do anything illegal,” Damschroder said. “This is the only practical and legal way to accomplish our goal”
The chairmen of the Republican parties in the two counties are on board with the effort, he said.
Damschroder said when he spoke to his wife and asked her to run as a placeholder candidate, she asked, “I won’t have to do any speeches, will I?”
“I told her I’d take care of that” he said.
Although Damschroder’s scheme is complicated, it appears to be the only legal way for him to run at this point, said state Rep. Chris Redfern, D-Catawba Island, chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party.
“We’re confident a Democrat will file as a write-in candidate as well,” Redfern said. That will allow voters in the district to choose between “electing a loophole, or someone who will represent their interests,” he said.
Damschroder said he takes responsibility for the error that has forced him to attempt his unusual method of winning re-election.
“The voters of Sandusky and Seneca County have given me the privilege of representing them. Today, I apologize for my error and humbly ask for your support once again to continue serving as your state representative” he said.


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How Much Vitamin C Do I Need?
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Vitamin C is generally well tolerated. The most common side effect is diarrhea, which can be caused by taking too much vitamin C. Taking more than 2,000 mg of vitamin C per day is not recommended. Some people may also experience nausea, vomiting, heartburn, or abdominal cramps.
How much vitamin C is recommended in a day?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recommend that healthy adults get 90 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C daily. Vitamin C is found in many foods, including citrus fruits, tomatoes, and potatoes.
Alternatives To Vitamin C
There are a few alternative options to vitamin C for those with sensitive skin. One option is to use a product that contains alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs), which can help to exfoliate the skin and promote collagen production. Another option is to use a product that contains niacinamide, which can help to reduce inflammation and improve the appearance of the skin.
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Sesderma C-Vit Liposomal Serum – Sesderma C-Vit Liposomal Serum is a serum that contains vitamin c. It is a powerful antioxidant that helps to protect the skin from free radicals. It also helps to boost collagen production, which helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Roland Topor (January 7, 1938 — April 16, 1997), was a French illustrator, painter, writer and filmmaker, known for thesurreal nature of his work. He was of Polish Jewish origin and spent the early years of his life in Savoy where his family hid him from the Nazi peril.
Roland Topor wrote the novel The Tenant (Le Locataire chimérique, 1964), which was adapted to film by Roman Polanskiin 1976. The Tenant is the story of a Parisian of Polish descent, a chilling exploration of alienation and identity, asking disturbing questions about how we define ourselves. The later novel Joko's Anniversary (1969), another fable about loss of identity, is a vicious satire on social conformity.
A new presentation of The Tenant by Roland Topor was released in October, 2006. The book has Topor's original novel, a new introduction by Thomas Ligotti, a selection of short stories by Topor, a healthy representation of Topor's artwork, and an essay on the famous Roman Polanski film version. There is a working possibility of having Mr Polanski write a new foreword to this edition.
Thomas Ligotti's introduction clocks in at 3500 words and concerns the affirmative themes of world-renowned authors, focusing on Luigi Pirandello, with the negationist themes of Roland Topor's The Tenant.
Topor published several books of drawings, including Dessins panique (1965) Quatre roses pour Lucienne (1967) and Toporland(1975). Selections from Quatre roses pour Lucienne were reprinted in the English language collection Stories and Drawings (1967). His carefully detailed, realistic style, with elaborate crosshatching, emphasises the fantastic and macabre subject matter of the images.
1961 to 1965 - Contributes to French satirical magazine Hara Kiri.
1966 - Illustrates Daniel Spoerri's An Anecdoted Topography of Chance (Re-Anecdoted Version) published by the Something Else Press.
1971 - Creates the drawings for the bizarre introduction of Arrabal's film Viva la muerte.
1973 - Topor designs and René Laloux direct La Planète sauvage, a 72-minute long animated film, based on a novel by Stefan Wul. Until today, the movie is considered the only feature-long drawn cut-out animated film (The Adventures of Prince Achmed used silhouette cut-out animation and South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut used digital cut-outs. Several features directed by Karel Zeman were created with cut-outs from various sources.).
1974 - Topor has a cameo in Dusan Makavejev's Sweet Movie
1976 - Roman Polanski directs a movie version of Topor's book "The Tenant".
1989 - With Henri Xhonneux co-writes the screenplay for the film Marquis, loosely based on the life and writings of Marquis de Sade. The cast consisted of actors in period costumes with animal masks, with a separate puppet for de Sade's anthropomorphised "bodily appendage".


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I've been able to scan some more work recently, so here's some of my more recent stuff! I don't know what on earth I'm going to do when I don't have access to an A3 scanner anymore! Yes! These are A3 Sketches!
Anyway, I'm very fond of working in pencil, I really like the semitransparent nature to the lines which you don't really get with Indian Ink. I still have a lot to do on these specific pieces, but here's a sneak peek anyway! I've not fully set my mind on these colour pallets but I can tweak those later. I also need to add some decorative floral borders and actually colour the right hand image. Click to make them bigger!

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Well, I sort of want to have sort of a faint striped pattern across a window... Just, 'cause it'd look nice. Anyways, I know I can just make a hatched brush, like so:
however, I can only set the foreground color, and I don't know how to make the background not white (just use the default window color). I was poking around MSDN trying to figure out how to draw a bitmap which used the default background color and a slightly darker foreground color to go across the background of the window. How would I do this? Note that I'm working in emacs, in C--I don't have like a resource editor or anything like that... I'll be adding this in pure C.
Anyone know how this is done?
My hopes are that I can draw a simple 5x5 bitmap with code--so that
COLOR_BACKGROUND is used each time it is drawn. Is there a way to get
COLOR_BACKGROUND, darken that color, and then copy it into a new color?
Alright, alright, I did it
I'll re-post my solution as an answer in a bit, but the issue was something weird:
My call to
GetSysColor(COLOR_BTNFACE); was returning a
COLORREF in the format
CreateBitmap(); was interpreting it as
0x00RRGGBB... I mean, I just swapped the red and blue bytes, but is there some way to avoid this endianness confusion or is it just a quirk of windows'?
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Harvest festivals are a common tradition around the world. Usually, this is the time when all the crops have been harvested. In many parts of the world, these festivals are annual events because they follow the harvest of the main crops of that particular country, or community. And considering the diversity in staple foods, I should assume that every time of the year there must be a harvest festival somewhere. However, in the face of climate change this may soon not be true. It is imperative that our farming systems be transformed in order to ensure that growing seasons are extended so there is a harvest at each time of the year. This could be made possible through many ways including crop diversification. Looking at crop diversification as an indicator of climate change adaptation, we can learn from the stories of our CSA farmers in Dowa.
A dietary recall done in December 2013 as part of our baseline survey indicated that 91% of our farmers reported to have had a banana in the three days before the survey was taken. However, 70% purchased or bartered for the bananas while only 23% were producing it themselves (6% had been shared or given as a gift). Empirical evidence shows that most of these bananas were a local variety which is low yielding. In the second year of the project, Kusamala distributed 2,000 banana suckers to 1,500 farmers who are participating in the CSA project. The farmers were encouraged to plant the bananas around their homes, specifically behind their bathing shelters as a way of reusing the grey water that comes out of the showers. Barely less than a year has passed and now farmers are enjoying the fruits of their hard work. Mrs. Flawo is one of the farmers who planted a banana and she is now sharing their joy.
She says that it is only last year that she planted this banana, but now it has fruit on it. She is happy because there are 10 bunches on this banana compared to the local variety which usually have 2 bunches on it. She says some bananas will be fed to the family, and some will be sold. She says, because there are 4 suckers shooting below the ground, she will have more bananas which will help improve her life and that of her family members. Mrs. Flawo thinks this will be a sustainable alternative source of income for her household.
The climate continues to get more unfavorable for many crops in Malawi. The past season was characterized by a delayed start of the rains, a long dry spell, and an early cessation of the rains resulting in complete crop failure for some farmers in some areas. In an effort to increase crop diversity, some of our CSA farmer planted upland rice. Traditionally, rice is grown in lake-shore areas in Malawi, however the variety planted by our farmers in Dowa tried is meant for the growing in the uplands. One of our farmers who planted upland rice, Mr Chalera, managed to harvest 27 kgs from a 10m by 10m area even with sub-optimal weather conditions and has even provided 1 kg of seed for planting in the future. He has resolved to expand during the winter season and irrigate the field. In the next rainy season, he intends to plant rice on a 1 acre plot where he used to plant maize so that he can compare the yields. He feels rice could be better as he is using less inputs (manure not synthetic fertilizer) than maize. Following his success, four other farmers are now following suit and are planning to grow the upland rice variety.
Mr. Chalera is another successful CSA farmer and proud gardener. His wetland vegetable garden has been transformed through the permaculture and agroecology techniques he is learning from Esimy Chioza one of our hardworking CSA Community Coordinators. In his garden, he has planted mustard, amaranth, tomatoes, onions, pumpkin greens, and marigold and has sown rice for winter. All the vegetables have been intercropped together and he has mulched the gardens to help retain much needed moisture.

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The Flow Computer Market is witnessing robust growth and a surge in demand as industries increasingly rely on these devices for accurate measurement and control of flow rates in various processes. Recent data indicates a significant uptick in market revenue, underscoring the effectiveness of recent strategies in driving innovation and market expansion.
Market Growth & Demand:
- Steady Expansion: The Flow Computer market is experiencing steady expansion, fueled by the growing need for precise measurement and monitoring of flow rates in industries such as oil & gas, chemicals, water & wastewater, and manufacturing.
- Surge in Demand: There is a notable surge in demand for Flow Computers as industries seek to optimize operations, improve efficiency, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards governing flow measurement and control.
- Critical Functionality: Flow Computers play a critical role in providing accurate measurement, data logging, and communication capabilities essential for managing complex flow processes efficiently.
Recent Market Strategy:
- Innovative Solutions: Market players are focusing on developing innovative Flow Computer solutions that offer advanced features such as real-time data analysis, remote monitoring, and integration with IoT platforms to meet the evolving needs of industries.
- Partnerships and Collaborations: Strategic partnerships and collaborations between Flow Computer manufacturers, software developers, and system integrators are driving innovation and expanding market reach, enabling seamless integration with existing infrastructure and systems.
- Focus on Scalability: Recent strategies emphasize scalability, modularity, and flexibility to accommodate diverse application requirements and future growth, ensuring that Flow Computer solutions can adapt to changing industry needs and technological advancements.
Get More Information: https://www.econmarketresearch.com/industry-report/flow-computer-market/
Market Revenue and Trends:
- Record Revenue Growth: The Flow Computer market has experienced record revenue growth, driven by increasing adoption across industries and the proliferation of applications requiring accurate flow measurement and control.
- Emerging Trends: Emerging trends such as the integration of AI and machine learning algorithms for predictive maintenance, cloud-based data analytics for enhanced insights, and wireless connectivity for remote monitoring are shaping the future of Flow Computer technologies.
- Market Segmentation: Analysis of market segmentation reveals distinct trends across application types, industries, and geographic regions, providing valuable insights into the diverse needs and preferences of end-users.
Application Type & Product Insight:
- Application Types: Segmentation based on application types including liquid flow measurement, gas flow measurement, steam flow measurement, and custody transfer offers insights into the specific areas driving demand and innovation within the Flow Computer market.
- Product Features: Examination of product features such as multi-stream measurement, data logging capabilities, communication protocols, and compliance with industry standards provides insights into the diverse range of offerings available to meet the unique requirements of different industries.
Regional Area Analysis:
- North America: With a strong presence in industries such as oil & gas, petrochemicals, and water treatment, North America remains a key market for Flow Computer technologies. Investments in infrastructure, regulatory mandates, and technological innovation drive market growth and adoption across the region.
- Europe: Europe's Flow Computer market is characterized by stringent regulations governing flow measurement and control in industries such as pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, and utilities. Emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, and environmental sustainability fuels demand for advanced Flow Computer solutions.
- Asia Pacific: Asia Pacific presents significant growth opportunities for Flow Computer manufacturers, fueled by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and infrastructure development. Countries such as China, India, and Japan are at the forefront of adopting advanced flow measurement technologies to support their expanding manufacturing and energy sectors.


The proliferation of other venues which have audaciously hosted so-called bikini shows and contests with nearly-naked [if not totally naked] guys, has put also some challenge upon the relevance of gay bars in Manila. Before, it was impossible to stage one with all those boys in the buff on stage, unless it was held in a gay bar past midnight [and the doors are sealed by the bouncers]. Nowadays, the productions of these shows have taken a bolder – way much bolder move. And the guys just got cocky too. Take for instance, Chris Sevilla a former Ginoong Pilipinas finalist who was in a contest at the Lips Bar somewhere in Aurora Boulevard in Quezon City.


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In a few north metro cities, last week's elections brought upsets for mayor or city council. For others, they meant an affirmation of the status quo.
In Ramsey, Sarah Strommen unseated Mayor Bob Ramsey. Strommen is a City Council member who challenged others on the council over millions of dollars spent on city-financed development deals.
Strommen said Thursday her sense is that voters were motivated by dissatisfaction about the city's image, how members of the council work together and concerns about how involved the city should be in guiding development there. Ramsey has been the target of complaints over its handling of its COR development -- the city-owned remains of a failed Town Center project.
"There was an issue about image of the city, the image of discord that was here," she said. "I think people are wanting to see a city and a council that are functioning together instead of having so much negativity."
Another council member, Colin McGlone, lost his seat to challenger Mark Kuzma. Chris Riley and John LeTourneau are the other newcomers to the council. Riley won the seat Strommen vacated to run for mayor, and LeTourneau took over for Jeff Wise, who lost out to him and Joe Field in the August primary.
In Crystal, Jim Adams upset Mayor ReNae Bowman, while incumbent City Council Member Julie Deshler retook her seat. Casey Peak and Laura Libby won two other seats. Of the three, only Libby's seat was contested.
In recent years, Crystal has seen conflict over expenditures on city services, culminating in an announcement last year that it intended to withdraw from its partnership with New Hope to fund and operate the West Metro Fire Rescue District. The two cities agreed on a new arrangement in June after six months of sometimes contentious discussion. Adams, a paid on-call firefighter and president of the Firefighters Relief Association, said he hopes to moderate relations inside and outside of City Hall. That issue was at least a part of Adams' decision to run.
Adams said he hopes to create more opportunities for residents to have their voices heard, in and out of the council chambers.
Champlin also will see a change in leadership. With the departure of Mayor Mark Uglem, who mounted a successful GOP run for the Minnesota House, City Council Member ArMand Nelson won a three-way race for the city's top job. He narrowly defeated council colleague Greg Payer and homegrown businessman Ryan Sabas. Kara Terry and Bruce Miller won the seats that Nelson and Payer vacated to run for mayor.
In St. Francis, incumbent Jerry Tveit handily defeated William Gardner for a third term as mayor. One of the two seats went to an incumbent: Tim Brown won another term after losing in 2010 and then being appointed in 2011 to fill out the position vacated when LeRoy Schafer resigned from the council. Another incumbent, Jeff Sandoval, had a different fortune, coming in third after Mike Haggard.
In other cities, the election brought little or no change.
• In Blaine, for example, Mayor Tom Ryan and incumbent City Council Members Dick Swanson, Russ Herbst and Mike Bourke all were swept back into office; Ryan and Herbst were unopposed, while Swanson and Bourke handily defeated their opponents.
• The same thing happened in Andover, where Mayor Mike Gamache ran unopposed and Council Members Michael Knight and Sheri Bukkila easily won back their seats. Tony Howard, who was appointed last year to finish out Don Jacobson's term, won that seat.
• In Brooklyn Park, incumbents Mike Trepanier and Peter Crema both reclaimed their seats on the City Council. City blogger and former Minnesota House member John Jordan won the open seat created by the retirement of Dean Heng. Jordan defeated former Council Member Terry Gearin, whose wife, Council Member Jeanette Meyer, died last spring.
• In East Bethel, where the past two years have been marked by discord over the city's sewer and water project, Mayor Richard Lawrence won a second term, defeating challenger Tanner Balfany. The two council members whose terms were ending chose not to run again; their seats were taken by Tom Ronning and Ron Koller, both of whom opposed the project.
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Berbatov Shines with Goal, 2 Assists for Monaco
Bulgarian striker Dimitar Berbatov was instrumental in his team Monaco’s victory against Lyon in the French League 1 on Sunday.
Monaco defeated Lyon 3:2 away, with Berbatov playing a part in each goal for his team. He assisted for Germain and Rodriguez’s goals in the first half, before the home team pulled one goal back.
In the 52nd minute, Berbatov scored to restore his team’s two-goal lead. However, video replays showed clearly that the striker had been offside at the moment of the pass, something the referees failed to call.
Briand scored his second goal of the match for Lyon in the 78th minute, but it proved not enough for at least a draw.
Dimitar Berbatov was also selected for a second straight week in the league’s ideal team – a ranking based on the performances of all players throughout the round.
Monaco remain 2nd with 62 points after 29 matches. Their title chances are slim, due to Paris Saint Germain’s comfortable 8-point lead at the moment.
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- » Bulgaria's Chess Grandmaster Veselin Topalov Remains Undefeated in St. Louis
- » Bulgaria’s Lalova-Collio Qualifies for Women’s 200m Semi-finals in Bejing


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The OECD and SMEs: the great mental health divide - Professor Roy Sainsbury
Tuesday 18 February 2014Things are stirring in the world of health, mental health and work. In the space of only a few days the Coalition government announced its new Health and Work Service offering occupational health assistance to people off sick for four weeks or more, and on Monday (10th February) a major new report from the OECD called Mental Health and Work - United Kingdom, was launched at an event hosted by the Work Foundation in London.
Professor Roy Sainsbury
Professor Roy Sainsbury is Research Director at the Social Policy Research Unit, University of York.
In the first half of the event OECD Deputy Director Mark Pearson and report author Shruti Singh presented the report findings and recommendations to a highly engaged audience of 60 or so practitioners, campaigners, policy makers and academics. Mark reminded the audience of the multiple negative effects of high levels of mental ill-health. The costs to the UK economy amount to a staggering £70 billion pounds a year in lost productivity and health care costs, equivalent to 4.5% of GDP. People with mental health problems experience serious social disadvantage, reflected in low employment rates and high poverty risks. Nearly 4 in 10 new claims to disability benefits are based on mental health conditions, in addition to which DWP data show that 1 in 4 new claimants of Jobseekers Allowance also report mental ill-health.
This bleak picture is not the whole story though. Mark Pearson also reported a somewhat paradoxical finding from the OECD. On the one hand, and in its favour, he said that the UK was at the forefront of introducing policies to address mental ill-health, particularly in raising awareness of the issue at all levels and in integrating health and employment services. However, on the other hand, policy activity to date had failed to be reflected in any improvement in the employment statistics for people with mental health problems.
The OECD remedy is a range of policy prescriptions, including promoting early interventions for people experiencing mental ill health in work (through the new Health and Work Service), improving incentives within the Work Programme for providers to increase back-to-work support for this group, and making changes to the social security system. Overall there is much to learn and think about from this well-presented and accessible report from the OECD. But....
...the astute (and possibly confused) reader will be wondering why there has been no mention yet in this blog about small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The simple reason is that in the report there is only a handful references to them despite their importance for the UK economy. And yet those few mentions alert us to a major challenge for health and employment policy:
"...a disproportionate number of people come from SMEs onto Employment and Support Allowance without first going on to sick pay".
"Currently few SMEs use Occupational Health Services - only 10% compared with 80% of large companies."
So, what does the OECD have to say further about SMEs? Very little indeed. In its recommendations it only says: "Help SMEs in addressing mental health problems". No one is arguing with that but the lack of anything more concrete shows the extent of the divide between an international organisation concerned with big, macro, structural and programme solutions and the reality for many SME employers and employees in the UK. This is not a criticism of the OECD; rather it identifies an urgent need for policy makers to consider the implications of the report for SMEs.
If disproportionate numbers of SME workers are flowing onto long term sickness benefits but few SMEs are using external services then something more than implementing the OECD proposals needs to be done. To begin with SMEs themselves need to be engaged and their experiences and views built upon. The OECD report is a welcome contribution to an important policy arena, but it's others who can now bridge the divide it has exposed.

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By Dr. Veja Tillman, DVM
Dental disease is the most common major health problem affecting dogs and cats. According to the American Dental Society, more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of dental disease by the time they are 3 years old. So, chances are, that bad breath from your furry friend could be the first signs of dental disease. Do not ignore this important part of your pet’s overall health and wellness.
WHAT IS DENTAL DISEASE?
Dental disease is a painful infection of the teeth, gums and surrounding structures. This condition occurs when bacteria, plaque, and tartar buildup on the teeth and get trapped beneath the gumline.
Dental disease carries many risks for your pet’s overall health. The bacteria can be absorbed into the bloodstream and cause damage to major organs throughout the body. The lungs, heart, and liver, just to name a few. This damage may lead to chronic, and at times, life-threatening health issues for your pet.
COMMON SIGNS OF DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease causes significant, chronic pain in pets. But our pets are experts at hiding signs of pain, so we may not notice that they are hurt- ing. Instead, we may see decreased or loss of appetite and weight loss, dropping food from the mouth or refusing food, and pawing at the face.
Other signs of dental disease in pets include bad breath, loose teeth or teeth falling out, bleeding from the mouth, lethargy, inactivity or depression, drooling, facial swelling, discharge from the nose or eyes and the gums may be red, swollen, and even bleed.
MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION
It is vital to detect dental disease early before it negatively affects your pet’s quality of life. Regular dental evaluations at least every 6 to 12 months should be performed as part of your pet’s regular preventive care exam. During this examination, your veterinarian will identify any problems or concerning areas on the teeth and recommend treatment.
Routine dental cleaning is recommended at least once a year. This helps to remove plaque from teeth beneath the gumline (where bacteria and tartar can hide) and is key to maintaining your pet’s overall dental health.
Homecare is also an essential part of taking care of your pet’s teeth. Brushing your cat or dog’s teeth every day will promote good dental health and prevent potentially expensive surgeries down the road. The use of flavored pet toothpastes and toothbrushes make it easy to accomplish oral hygiene goals at home. Never use human toothpastes, which can contain ingredients that are toxic to animals. Not every dog or cat will let you brush their teeth. So, there are several alternatives to brushing the teeth. Special dental diets, water or food additives, oral rinses and dental chews or treats are all good alternatives. Your veterinarian can help you choose the right alternative for your pet.
February Is Pet Dental Month – Schedule Your Veterinary Dental Appointment Today!
ABOUT DR. VEJA TILLMAN, DVM
Dr. Tillman is a 2002 graduate of Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. Her veterinary practice and work experience focuses on patients at emergency and critical care centers in Southwest Florida. She is the ow 4 Pets Wellness Center.”

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Three Stone Bracelets (plated silver chain.)
“Basalt is by far one of the most common rocks you will find on Lake Superior’s North Shore beaches. Basalt is one of the four rock-types that make up the basement bedrock of the earth’s crust.” The Rock Picker’s Guide to Lake Superior’s North Shore by Mark Sparky Stensaas
Described as smooth, strong and peaceful, especially when warmed by the sun or the skin, basalt carries the magic of Lake Superior in its core.
Plus – it looks good and feels good to wear.
Jan drills these iconic stones on her kitchen table and crafts them into delightful wearables. She says that her biggest challenge is finding matching small ones for her popular earrings.
You can carry the magic, peace and power of Lake Superior with you when you adorn yourself (or a loved one) with a piece of Jan’s jewelry.


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June 21, 2021
Oak Hill Center Residents Back In Painting Classes!
Residents at Oak Hill Center, the 129-bed nursing home and rehabilitation facility on Pleasant Street in Pawtucket, have started taking part in a facility-wide painting class. This painting class marks one of the first “together” activities since the pre-COVID pandemic days before March 2020. It all began with a Zoom painting classes during National Nursing Home Week in May.
The classes are taught by Christena Marie Richard, the daughter of Oak Hill Center’s Recreation Director DeLaina Richard and the classes are loved by the residents who take part. According DeLaina, the classes have gained so much popularity that families of the residents are so excited to see what their loved one has created.
“When you see what the residents can do, it is truly amazing because it’s a combination of learning and having that creative talent,” said Delaina Richard. “With Zoom technology, it has been incredible with these classes.”


By Alan Ho
Slim Shady is back! After a lengthy “retirement,” Eminem is back in the saddle! His comeback album The Marshall Mathers LP 2 drops on November 5, 2013 on Aftermath/Interscope and the first single “Berzerk” is due out tomorrow (Tuesday August 27) at 12:01 am ET.
The album puts back the dream team for the iconic rapper and MC, which is Dr. Dre and Rick Rubin…Rubin is the sole producer for “Berzerk.”
More deets to come…but in the meantime, are you excited for the return of Shady? Let us know!


The Jakarta Post
Commuter trains operating from Bogor, Depok, Cikarang and Bekasi that are usually bound for Kota Station in West Jakarta are to end their journeys at Manggarai Station in South Jakarta before returning to their respective stations of origin from Feb. 13 to 23.
State-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and commuter line operator PT Kereta Commuter Indonesia (KCI) said the measure was necessary because maintenance work was needed on railroad switches at Gambir Station and Kota Station.
“We need a [temporary] operation pattern to ensure safety and anticipate train queues between Cikini Station and Jakarta Kota Station during the maintenance work,” PT KCI spokesperson Anne Purba said in a statement on Tuesday.
She added 45 of a total of 281 commuter train trips from Depok, Bogor, Cikarang and Bekasi to Kota Station and vice versa would be temporarily redirected, while one trip would be suspended. Commuter train services on other routes would operate normally, Anne said.
The commuter train operator had coordinated with city-owned bus operator PT Transjakarta to assign more buses to serve routes departing from Manggarai Station that would connect commuters to various Transjakarta corridors.
Anne said PT KCI advised all service users to adjust their travel schedules before the operational restrictions start.
Updates on commuter trips can be accessed through the operator’s official Twitter account @commuterline, Instagram @commuterline, Facebook commuterline and call center 021-121.


SHiFT is sort of like a network in Borderlands 3. In the sense that it’s where you sign in and enter codes to redeem rewards. Most of the time you use this screen, it will be to enter codes for Golden Keys.
Golden Keys allow you to open a loot crate in one of the main areas of the game (no spoilers). You’ll get some Epic and Legendary weapons and items such as cosmetics, grenades, shields and more. We’ll provide you with a code below which will get you started with 3 Golden Keys.
For more Borderlands 3 Guides & Best-of content for PS4, PC and Xbox One, make sure to check out our dedicated area here!
Login to SHiFT and Enter Codes
To start, head to the Social Area. In order to get there, you need to open the menu be pressing ESC on PC or START on a Controller. Next, press ‘Social’. You’ll be taken to the Roster screen, which is where you can control your party.
However, we want the SHIFT screen, which looks like the image above. Using the tabs in the top left, go along to the middle tab. You will need to either register or sign-in to SHiFT.
Now, once you’ve done that, you can enter SHiFT Codes which will offer unique rewards such as Golden Keys and weapons. Here’s a code to start you off! Redeeming this code will provide you with 3 Golden Keys: ZFKJ3-TT3BB-JTBJT-T3JJT-JWX9H
Once entered, head to your mail box in order to redeem the keys/items.