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Generative Video Editor
This project has two outcomes, a programme branching-narrative video engine and infinite generic videos of a snowshoeing journey in the Okanagan.
Traditional cinema-going uses linear format video to help the audience to focus on the screen. Precise and fast-paced editing can keep people engaged while the music helps immersive audiences further. Interactivity is solely limited to the aftermath of viewing; critical thinking and reflections as social activity shifts from collective thinking to individual experience. As the pandemic continues, cinema-goers shift to online customized entertainment. Would the audience enjoy video work more when having control in sequence and music? What is the significance of generative art if the user does not know about it?
As a student artist, I have worked on video work, installations and extended reality experiences. The commonality is that I always have difficulty communicating the creative process to the audience/users, and why executive decisions were made. For this project, I am interested in showing the behind the scene work to the public and thus empower users with knowledge and comfort of seeing the creative process.
In the readings, Rokeby believes interactive technology gives "empowerment" to users as video games always amplify the illusion of power. (147) With that in mind, I desire to create a work with interface becoming part of the content for the user to interact with. However, Campbell said that “if a work is responding predictably and the viewers become aware of the correlation … then they will feel that they are in control, and the possibility of dialogue is lost.” (133) It took me trials and errors to create a fine balance of predictability between 4 sets of videos.
This project also dived into the domain of generative work through algorithms. There are advantages of doing so, which is explained in 3.1 software design. Yet, the unfamiliarity of letting computers do most of the work is frightening to me. Generative art is a new domain to me, and I have to understand it before creating work to explain to the public. My biggest takeaway is that humans are partnering with coding to create infinite possibilities in a shorter time. Access to creative coding advances us to focus on aesthetic rules and experience design. Highlighting the computer assign sequence to clips does not have to be shown to the audience in my work.
3 Experience Design
“A labyrinth is designed to be disorienting, but because it provides a single route, the wanderer will never be truly lost.” (28, Lupton)
When designing the user’s journey, I adopted a labyrinth design, which is a controlled environment in which a user has a fixed path from beginning to end. Through the guided paths, no matter the work is shown in an exhibition or a virtual experience, I am their guide and creator.
(a labyrinth example)
3.1 Software Design
The software is written in MaxMSP/Jitter programming environment. The language uses node programming and would run multimedia and algorithm. This programme works for outputting live videos but does not work best for users to interact on the software.
Markov Chain, an algorithm based on the current state to the next state’s probability, is used so that there can have more than 1 version of the final work. The benefit of using this property includes, artists can control order when required and videos in the previous state will not be affected. One note is that as Rokeby believes, any algorithm is not programmed to interpret motivation, but reflect as it sees. (149) From labyrinth to Markov Chain, the goal of giving the user the best experience in a controlled environment aligns.
(L: first draft of Markov Chain for scene 1, R: second draft)
An audience-side user interface is created in the Max program, aiming to be intuitive, simple and modern. It is located in the presenter mode in the Max patch, where the user can find buttons, text, speech bubbles and a player window. The yellow “start” button is where the user can click first. After clicking start, song 1 with vocal is played. Underneath “start”, “instrumental” and “vocal” buttons are in purple. By clicking on the opposite, “instrumental”, the background music will immediately switch to the same length but a different version. If the user would like to switch to song 2, they simply have to click on “song 2” and then “start”. There was a debate on showing video database to users as suggesting clips are jumping in an unpredicted order but was removed due to redundancy on the interface.
( Max msp first draft of interface with video database on right-hand side)
Following a group of 20 something-year-olds exploring Okanagan, BC in the winter of 2021 for a scenic snowshoeing adventure. Using camera techniques including movements, shot size, colour grading and drone videoing to create 4 scenes. Each scene is assigned with 4-6 few seconds short clips. Within each scene, videos do not have an assigned order and can be viewed separately or together. Despite being an editor, I do not have full control of order and rhythm, I chose to work on colour grading each scene with a theme tone to show coherent.
After cleaning up the videos, I started to categorize them in hope of a logical and variety order. When the order change in versions is noticeable, I assume it is more pleasurable for the audience. I first arranged the clips into different shot size categories in hopes of a mix of clips. However, this arrangement does not make sense in the time frame. So I switch to activity-based categories, arrival, getting ready, snowshoeing and sunset. Drone videos are used to introduce the environment and invite the audience into the video space, and also an ending clip is assigned which triggers fading in the last clip and music. The main difficulty is in scene 3, where the actors snowshoe in the snow. It is problematic when actors repeatedly walking in the same direction clip to clip, but I did not realize that when shooting. In the 6 clips that were used, only 2 of them are not filming them walking towards the camera. I assigned the 2 clips in the middle of the order so that after seeing a maximum of 2 more repetitive movements, the audience will be able to see a change of direction.
(example of 3 screens side by side)
Four options of two songs that consist of vocal and instrumental are given to the audience. They are encouraged to change the music to experience the power of audio in the video. Although both pieces of music are sung by Josh Woodward, song 1 Words Fall Apart have a moody atmosphere, and song 2 Same Boat conveys a more upbeat and longer instrumental beginning. The idea of giving user options comes to my mind because it is always an ongoing debate for editors about which song fits the video best. In the never-ending search, I want to let the audience experience choosing by giving them the options.
4 Potential Set Up
Since an infinite system is built, the potential setup is infinite. An exhibition of 1 or 3 videos projecting on a large wall in a gallery, or a website to a local host of the software is manageable. When inviting a guest to the gallery space, the focus would be the sequence of videos that are everchanging. The difference in order can be infinite and invite guests to stay for longer than 1 whole sequence. If 3 videos are played at the same time, the audience can see the difference in sequence right away. When users navigate the system online, I imagine they would like to try out the user interface themselves and see the sequence changes each time the algorithm starts. They would have access to the presenter mode in Max and can click on buttons for customization. However, as of now, only a video of three records and an explanation video is published on the internet.
Creating the generative video editor and snowshoeing videos are satisfying experiences to me as an editor. By giving users the choice to be involved in the editing process, they can witness and customize the snowshoeing experience. On the other hand, with the limitation of clips and music options in the editor, running the experience once might not be enough to understand the meaning behind it. Similar to my undergraduate academic journey, I have learned to trust the process and enjoy the collaboration work. Visual experience might not be understood by everyone, but creating with a good intention means we can be the change the world needs.
Campbell, Jim. “Delusions of Dialogue: Control and Choice in Interactive Art.” Leonardo, vol. 33, no. 2, 2000, pp. 133–136.
Lupton, Ellen. “Design Is Storytelling.” Smithsonian Design Museum, 2017
Rokeby, David. “Transforming Mirrors.” http://www.davidrokeby.com/mirrorsintro.html.

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Take a look at all of the photos from the second annual event, thanks to blogger Lennie Malvone.
Women Of Wilmington
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
The second annual event will be held on Saturday and Sunday to raise money for families in need this holiday season.
The Women of Wilmington are enjoying Villanova Hall as the venue for their fundraising event, the Festival of Trees, for a second straight year. But as much as they like their current spot, members of the non-profit wouldn’t mind having to find a new location. In just their second year running the Festival of Trees, the group has gone from 53 donated items to 79 this time around. As they continue the new tree lighting weekend tradition in the years to come, one of the event’s organizers said WOW is hopeful that the venue will become too small. After all, it is for a good cause. “As much as we love and appreciate this place, we’re hoping we will get so big at some point that we’ll outgrow it,” said Becky McGrath. “Not only is it a …
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Non-profit group will receive money for families in need during fundraiser at local convenience store.
Editor's Note: The following information was provided by Cumberland Farms. The non-profit group Women of Wilmington will be receiving a financial boost for its widespread efforts to help local residents and families in need thanks to a fundraiser sponsored by Cumberland Farms. For four weeks beginning on Tuesday, July 31, Cumberland Farms will donate 20 cents from every Chill Zone beverage, iced tea and coffee (iced or hot) purchased at its newly remodeled store at 205 Main Street to benefit the Women of Wilmington (W.O.W.) and the ongoing work it does in the community to help people in need. Cumberland Farms aims to raise at least $1,000 for W.O.W. “Women of Wilmington has grown incredibly in two short years, as has the work we do to help…
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Women of Wilmington creates summer Kindness Club that asks children to think of others first in whatever way they can.
Sometimes the best lessons in motherhood are the simplest ones. Sure, we all do our best to spread kindness, generosity and good deeds but, honestly, do we always make sure to pass reminders on to our kids to do the same? Yes, as moms we do our best to lead by example but, let's face it, life is busy and, sometimes, it’s the simple lessons that get lost in the shuffle. This summer the Women of Wilmington came up with an innovative idea to remind kids that, yes indeed, kindness has its own rewards. While the program itself is only open to school aged children of its members, it is a great reminder to all of us how important it is to teach our kids to be kind each and every day. The program, WOW Kids Summer Kindness Club, is a simple concept…
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Recent work by the Women of Wilmington is impressive.
As many in Wilmington know, the Women of Wilmington or, W.O.W., is a busy group of ladies. Officially founded in 2010, the group has gone from a small, start up non-profit to an irreplaceable part of the local community. Last weekend, as runners and walkers took part in the second annual Run for Wilmington and Kim Forte Walk, many were able to learn a little more about W.O.W. and all that they do. While most people have become familiar with the events, like the Run for Wilmington, that W.O.W. sponsors, many weren’t aware of exactly how the profits raised from these events have been distributed. As the W.O.W. mission statement reads, “The Corporation shall receive and disburse funds, property and gifts of any kind exclusively for the …
Monday, May 7, 2012
Women of Wilmington host second annual Run for Wilmington and Kim Forte Walk in honor of resident who was killed in February 2011.
Lou Forte has received plenty of support since his wife's death just over one year ago. As he stood on Wilmington Town Common on Sunday addressing a crowd of more than 500 people, that support was never more evident. The large group of runners, walkers, volunteers, and well-wishers turned out for the second annual Women of Wilmington Run for Wilmington and Kim Forte Walk in honor of the late resident, who was killed by an allegedly impaired driver in February 2011. "I want to thank each and every one of you for your continued support and love," said Forte. "Knowing you're all here for our family would certainly make Kim smile. Kim Forte was known by residents throughout Wilmington for her walks across town, which provided inspiration for …
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Women of Wilmington organize second annual event in honor of late resident.
It’s been more than a year since Wilmington resident Kim Forte was killed while walking home from the gym like she did nearly every day. By no means, however, is Forte forgotten. That will be evident on Sunday during the second annual Run for Wilmington and Kim Forte Walk that begins at 11 a.m. on Town Common. The event is organized by the Women of Wilmington, a group that was created just before Forte was killed in February 2011. “We feel that our message of being kind and helping others was also the way that Kim lived her life,” said Michelle Bryan, race director and Women of Wilmington vice president. “Kim lived her life by the motto of ‘It’s nice to be important, but more important to be nice.’ I think each and every member of WOW …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Looking back at one of the losses the community suffered in 2011.
Over the course of 2011 there were plenty of news stories that touched our lives here in Wilmington. One of those stories, the tragic death of Kim Forte, will be remembered by many Wilmington residents forever. On February 21, Kim Forte was struck and killed by a vehicle while out for her daily walk. As local residents knew, Forte loved to walk and was often seen at that same spot near the intersection of Main Street and Glen Road on her way home from a workout at a local health club. Her death was a tragedy and left residents of Wilmington shocked and heartbroken. Many people simply knew Kim as “the walking lady.” Others, like myself, had met her casually around town and many more were her close friends, coworkers and family. What …
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Group provides gifts to eight local families.
For the Women of Wilmington, Christmas isn’t all about opening gifts or even spending time with family. For these women, Christmas also means giving back to the community and helping those who are simply not as fortunate. This year, the second Christmas since W.O.W. was founded, the group remained true to their main goal, which is “to change the world one good deed at a time.” The group, which takes pride in providing assistance to local individuals, children and families, spent this Christmas season gathering gifts for a total of eight families. They consisted of two families that the group adopted on their own, three that they adopted through the Wilmington Community Fund and two more that they provided gift cards to as assistance. “I …
Monday, December 5, 2011
A chance to support WOW and get into the holiday spirit all at the same time.
For the first time ever, Women of Wilmington, also known as W.O.W., hosted what they hope will become an annual event here in town, their Festival of Trees. Running from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., the festival featured raffles of specially decorated trees, wreaths and baskets, a bake sale table, holiday music and, of course, stories with Mrs. Claus. The highlight of the day, however, wasn’t the trees. Instead, it was a special performance by the W.O.W. Children’s Chorus. Led by W.O.W. member Noreen Marron-Curdo these little performers outshined the lights on the trees with their holiday spirit. For Caitlyn Weinstein, W.O.W. Board member and organizer of The Festival of Trees, the day couldn’t have been more successful. “What amazed me about our …

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How to keep healthy when travelling in Fiji?
The standard of healthcare facilities in Fiji varies from place to place. So it is important you a prepared before heading off on your trip.
See your doctor at least 4-6 weeks before departure to discuss your travel health requirements.
- Register your trip with Smart Traveller
- Make sure you have enough of your regular prescription medicines;
- Ensure you’re up-to-date with your routine vaccinations
- Take out travel insurance - to cover you and your family for medical and other costs resulting from unexpected incidents and accidents
- Put together a travel kit with medication for pain, diarrhoeal medicine, oral rehydration salts, antiseptic lotion or ointment, adhesive bandages and other wound dressings, insect repellent, sunscreen, latex gloves, thermometer, motion sickness medicine, water purification tablets and compression stockings
- The tap water is Fiji is not necessarily safe to drink. Drink bottled or filtered water only and check the plastic seal on bottled water is intact. Avoid adding ice to your drinks, and check that salad and fruit have been washed with filtered water prior to consumption.
- Traveller's diarrhoea is common in Fiji.
- Important ways to prevent traveller’s diarrhoea include:
- ensure you wash your hands with soap and water regularly
- where possible, opt for fully cooked fresh food and only eat fruit that you peel yourself.
- Avoid mosquito bites, as zika virus is a risk in Fiji. There is no vaccination for the zika virus, but you can protect yourself with insect repellent, wearing clothes that cover your arms and legs, and staying in accommodation that has fly nets or screened windows provided.
- Use condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections, such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, human papillomavirus, herpes, syphilis, hepatitis B and HIV.
Sources & Citations
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Information for Travelers to Fiji. Available at: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/fiji [accessed 21 May 2018].
- NSW Government, Health. Zika virus alert. Available at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/alerts/Pages/zika-virus-alert.aspx [accessed 21 May 2018].
- International Association for Medical Assistance to Travellers. Country Health Advice – Fiji. Food & Water Safety: Overview. Available at: https://www.iamat.org/country/fiji/risk/food-water-safety-overview [accessed 21 May 2018].
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By Chioma Obinna
Nigeria on Thursday recorded 10 new cases of COVID 19 bringing the total confirmed cases to 184.
Out of the new cases, seven are in Lagos and three in Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja.
According to the Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC announced the new cases on its twitter handle @NCDCgov, “as at 08:00 pm 2nd April there are 184 confirmed cases of COVID19 reported in Nigeria., 20 discharged and two deaths.
For a breakdown of cases by states in real time- currently; Lagos- 98, FCT-38, Osun- 14, Akwa Ibom 5, Oyo- 8, Ogun-4, Edo- 4, Kaduna- 3, Enugu- 2, Bauchi- 3, Ekiti- 2, Rivers-1, and Benue- 1.


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The simple act of making pasta is a wholesome goal for lots of modern-day food lovers.
The process is therapeutic, humbling and a great way to impress your dinner party guests!
After this class, you’ll be able to entertain with ease, using this delicious yet not too difficult handmade Fettuccine Carbonara, that will delight friends and family.
Cook along from home or just watch and learn from The Pasta Hotline man himself – Andrew Eramo!
What will we cover?
In this cook along pasta-making workshop, you’ll be making handmade Fettuccine Carbonara.
You will learn:
– How to make pasta dough from scratch.
– Tips and tricks on how to make your dough with and without a pasta machine.
– How to cook a sauce you might expect to taste at a restaurant.
– How to store your pasta for future pasta dishes.
There will also be lots of time for questions in this live and interactive class.
What should I bring?
If you would like to cook along, have ready the below ingredients and equipment.
5 x Eggs
Bag of plain flour
Olive oil (regular, not virgin)
4x Cloves of garlic
1x Small onion
4x Bacon rashes (or a vegetarian alternative)
Bunch of fresh parsley
Salt and pepper
Pasta machine or a rolling pin
Frying pan (30cm base)
Sauce pot (20cm base)
Colander or a sieve
Your favourite dish to serve your meal!
– Closed Captions
– Discounted Early Bird tickets
– Free Tickets for First Nation Attendees
– Auslan Interpreted Upon Request
Who will be teaching?
Andrew Eramo (he/him) is Pasta Hotline’s co-creator and host. He grew a community of dedicated pasta lovers via YouTube during Melbourne’s lockdown and has been teaching people how to make homemade pasta ever since…with delicious and rewarding results.
By day, Andrew works at a tech startup. By night, he’s an ultimate foodie with a passion for Italian food and wholesome experiences.
You can find out more about Andrew and the Pasta Hotline story here.
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How is it possible something you can’t even see can not only harm your brain, yet also kill you? If you have read anything about my journey to reach optimal wellness and well-being, it is because I took my stress head on.
This month I’ve focused my message on the brain, all about it, and why it’s crucial to care for it. So far, I’ve outlined six ways you can improve your brain health – today.
- Get to you know your brain and how it works. Know when it isn’t quite right. Learn ways to fix it when it’s not quite right.
- Embrace health as a way of life. Stop the short-term challenges, crash diets/cleanses.
- Become a lifelong learner. Exercise your brain in new ways. Learn fresh skills. Get curious every day.
- Sweat daily. We need to exercise every single day, ladies. The days of your 20s and 30s and “not having time” are O-V-E-R. It’s for your brain!
- Get your sleep. Sleep is the foundation for your health, your heart, your brain, and your overall mood. Stop staying up too late.
- Eat nourishing and brain-healthy foods. Not only is eating a variety of colors and food “the way it grows” good for your physique, your brain needs it too!
My next three tips are all a bit tougher to take on, I’ll admit. Yet, the overall benefits of one, two, or three could mean the difference between reaching those wellness goals or not – and save your brain from unhealthy conditions. Take them on slowly, one new habit at a time.
7. Grab your stress by the horns and address it. If you knew stress could help you lose that 10, 20, 40 pounds, would you take it on? Chronic cortisol (the stress hormone) pumping into your system is making your brain work overtime. Layer onto the over-scheduled, somewhat anchorless days you may be feeling, and your brain is desperately trying to calm itself – all day long. Furthermore, chronic stress damages the cells in your brain, reduces blood flow, makes you foggy, challenges your memory, and often leads to weight gain. Gone unaddressed, chronic stress leads us to treat our stress with drugs, alcohol, and poor food consumption. All three are forms of a drug to help us “ease” the pain we feel inside. Chronic stress is also responsible for middle-of-the-night awakenings, which leads to a chronic overwhelm existence. No fun. Get on it.
8. Decrease or stop drinking alcohol. Alcoholism runs deep in my husband’s and my family. I’ve watched loved ones struggle with it. I too have had many a week, month, and year when I drank too much. I’ve even recently fallen prey to a small glass of wine nightly. For me, my workouts and my health are too important. My goal is to get as strong as possible, to do all I can with this one life I am blessed to have. I had my kids later in life and want to actively live so I can watch their lives unfold. So, I cannot taint my system with too much alcohol. It’ll taint my challenging workouts. The short-term gain is not worth it. I also don’t want my children to see me drinking either too often or too much. I am far from perfect on this front, yet I have done the work. I can go days and weeks without it and have tested myself in that vein. Train daily (tip #4) and you won’t be able to train hard and drink very much! Alcohol has no nutritional value and has seven calories per gram, while even carbohydrates have just four. It causes sleep disturbances and makes you hungry. Last, a Johns Hopkins study found that people who drank alcohol daily have smaller brains. Size matters with the brain.
9. Take stock of your social life. Social relationships have a dramatic impact on your health. As a matter of fact, the company you keep has a huge impact on your health. If your friends are unhealthy, the higher the likelihood of you being unhealthy.
Developing a healthy brain is dependent on the company you keep. Those who encourage you, support you, and are positive influences are on your team. Those who do not, you can lose.
Positive social support helps us deal with stress, increases motivation, and helps us make healthy decisions. The converse is also true.
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This book will surprise the reader with some of the stories told and it will certainly be of value for academic and large public libraries, and for anyone interested in women's studies, in academic or private voice study, or performance of challenging, inspiring repertoire in a multitude of genres.
Hoch and Lister have provided an invaluable, and very timely resource for teachers, students, and professional singers who are taking the long-overdue steps to diversify their repertories and be more inclusive. The authors present a considerable amount of material in a way that holds the reader's attention without becoming overwhelming and have, for the most part, successfully provided the reader with an extensive overview of the contribution of women composers to vocal music as well as producing the useful and fully comprehensive resource to anyone taking the steps to actively educate themselves on the subject.
Hoch and Lister offer a panoramic view of the role of women in music. The vista is expansive, encompassing notable composers and performers from Western classical music, music theater, and commercial music. . . . Singers, and indeed anyone who wants to broaden their knowledge of women composers in a wide range of musical styles, will find this book informative, and a useful introduction to the topic.


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All-Flash, originally published as All-Flash Quarterly, was a comic book magazine series published by All-American Publications and later National Periodicals (DC Comics). The series was the first solo feature given to the comic book character The Flash, who also appeared in the anthologies Flash Comics, All-Star Comics, and Comic Cavalcade. The book ran for 32 issues from 1941 to 1947. The series was originally published on a quarterly basis before changing over to a bi-monthly schedule with issue #6. Each issue regularly contained several stories featuring The Flash, as well as minor back-up features like Hop Harrigan, Butch McLobster, The Super Mobster, and Fat and Slat by cartoonist Ed Wheelan and, in later issues, Ton-O-Fun by Flash co-creator Harry Lampert.
Cover to All-Flash Quarterly #1 (Summer 1941) by E.E. Hibbard
|Publication date||Summer 1941 - |
December 1947 / January 1948
|No. of issues||34|
|Main character(s)||The Flash|
|Created by||Gardner Fox|
E. E. Hibbard
|Written by||Gardner Fox|
|Artist(s)||E. E. Hibbard|
The series debuted with a Summer 1941 cover date. Since the title Flash Comics was already in use another name was needed for the series, so it was decided that a contest was to be held in which readers were encouraged to submit their own ideas for the title of the new series. Twenty-five dollars in cash prizes were offered to the four best names submitted, with $10.00 promised to the 1st-place winner of the contest. To the first 500 who submitted a free copy of All-Star Comics #5 was offered. An advertisement for the contest appeared in the pages of All-Star Comics #4 stating "The Flash wins and becomes the next quarterly like Superman and Batman! Boys and girls! Here is a message from Gardner F. Fox and E.E. Hibbard, the author and artist of your favorite feature, the Flash!"
As you know, the FLASH not only appears here in All-Star Comics but is also a regular feature of the monthly magazine, Flash Comics! Now here is our problem:
If we call our Quarterly simply The Flash, which seems like the natural thing to do, our editors feel that too many of you readers would confuse it with Flash Comics, the monthly magazine.
Your job will be to think up a suitable title for the Flash Quarterly that will distinguish it from Flash Comics. An example of a possible title would be Jay Garrick, the Flash or The Adventures of the Flash, etc. --- as long as it doesn't sound too much like Flash Comics.
The winner of the contest was announced in the pages of All-Star Comics #5, with an ad featuring the cover art for the first issue of All-Flash.
Flash co-creator Gardner Fox wrote the bulk of the series, scripting the main feature in the first 24 issues. From issue #25 and on, the main Flash features in the book were scripted by writers Robert Kanigher and John Broome. Art duties for the series were handled by a host of contributors, like artist E. E. Hibbard, Harry Tschida, Lou Ferstadt, Martin Naydel, Lee Elias, and Carmine Infantino.
The series marked the first time writers Robert Kanigher and John Broome, and artist Carmine Infantino worked on the Flash character. Kanigher, Broome, and Infantino would later help create the Silver Age Flash, as well as his sidekick Kid Flash, who would in turn become the third incarnation of the character.
All-Flash ended its run in 1947 with issue #32
The title returned in 2007 as a one-shot by writer Mark Waid and artists Karl Kerschl, Manuel Garcia, Joe Bennett, and Daniel Acuna, with cover art by Josh Middleton and a variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. The one-shot served as a lead-in to Flash vol. 2 #231.
|#5||First appearance of Winky, Blinky, and Noddy||Case of the "Patsy Colt"!||Gardner Fox||E. E. Hibbard||Summer 1942|
|#12||First appearance of The Thinker||Tumble Inn to Trouble||Gardner Fox||E. E. Hibbard||Fall 1943|
|#21||First appearance of The Turtle||The Fastest Man Alive vs. the Slowest Man Alive||Gardner Fox||Martin Naydel||Winter 1945|
|#22||First Flash story written by John Broome||The City of Shifting Sand||John Broome||Martin Naydel||April–May 1946|
|#24||First Flash story written by Robert Kanigher||Appointment with Destiny||Robert Kanigher||Martin Naydel||August–September 1946|
|#31||First Flash story drawn by Carmine Infantino||The Secret City||Robert Kanigher||Carmine Infantino||Oct-Nov 1947|
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Notable events of 1942 in comics. See also List of years in comics.Comic Cavalcade
Comic Cavalcade was an anthology comic book published by DC Comics from 1942 to 1954.
Most American comic book publishers in the 1930s and 1940s Golden Age of comic books published anthology titles that showcased a variety of characters, usually with one star—such as Green Lantern in All-American Comics or Wonder Woman in Sensation Comics. Comic Cavalcade, however, featured both those star characters as well as the Flash, a star in his own namesake title as well as the spin-off All-Flash.
At 96 pages initially, Comic Cavalcade was about one-and-one-half-times the length of the average comic book of the time. It was priced at 15 cents, when the average comic cost a dime.
Many stories in Comic Cavalcade were scripted by other than the characters' regular writers, for deadline reasons. Batman writer Bill Finger, for example, would occasionally write Flash stories for Comic Cavalcade when regular Flash writer Gardner Fox was preoccupied with other projects.
One non-superhero ongoing character introduced in Comic Cavalcade was newspaperman Johnny Peril. His roots, prior to his first appearance, came in the one-off story "Just a Story" in issue #15 (July 1946), by writer-artist Howard Purcell. With issue #22 (Sept. 1947), the anthological "Just a Story" series gained Peril as, generally, a witness or narrator rather than as an integral part of the narrative. With this issue, the series title became "Johnny Peril Tells Just a Story", eventually changed to "Johnny Peril's Surprise Story" as Johnny became the series' two-fisted hero until the series ended with issue #29 (Nov. 1948). The character went on to appear in his own feature in All-Star Comics, Danger Trail and Sensation Comics through 1953. He returned in the Silver Age of Comic Books in 1958, in The Unexpected.Initially published quarterly, the title went bi-monthly beginning with #14 (April–May 1946). It was revamped completely with #30 (December–January 1948), becoming a funny-animal humor book when superheroes faded from popularity in the post-war era. Featured were animator Frank Tashlin's movie-cartoon duo The Fox and the Crow, along with cartoonist Woody Gelman's creations, The Dodo and the Frog and Nutsy Squirrel. The book's length by this time had been reduced to 76 pages.
The title would later be referenced with DC's 1970s Cancelled Comic Cavalcade series.Computer data storage
Computer data storage, often called storage or memory, is a technology consisting of computer components and recording media that are used to retain digital data. It is a core function and fundamental component of computers.The central processing unit (CPU) of a computer is what manipulates data by performing computations. In practice, almost all computers use a storage hierarchy, which puts fast but expensive and small storage options close to the CPU and slower but larger and cheaper options farther away. Generally the fast volatile technologies (which lose data when off power) are referred to as "memory", while slower persistent technologies are referred to as "storage".
In the Von Neumann architecture, the CPU consists of two main parts: The control unit and the arithmetic logic unit (ALU). The former controls the flow of data between the CPU and memory, while the latter performs arithmetic and logical operations on data.Dell EMC Isilon
Isilon is a scale out network-attached storage platform offered by Dell EMC for high-volume storage, backup and archiving of unstructured data. It provides a cluster-based storage array based on industry standard hardware, and is scalable to 50 petabytes in a single filesystem using its FreeBSD-derived OneFS file system.An Isilon clustered storage system is composed of three or more nodes. Each node is a server integrated with proprietary operating system software called OneFS (based on FreeBSD), which unifies a cluster of nodes into a single shared resource.The three current Isilon lines, all running OneFS, are:
The all-flash F-series, focusing on performance and efficiency for unstructured data applications and workloads, which includes the F800 model
The hybrid H-series, including the H400, H500 and H600, which seek to balance performance and capacity
The archive A-series, featuring the A200 and A2000, for both active and deep archive storageFlash (Jay Garrick)
Jay Garrick is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is the first superhero known as the Flash. The character was created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert. He first appeared in Flash Comics #1 (1940).
After a bizarre laboratory accident, he acquired the ability to move at superhuman speed, and chose to fight crime as a costumed vigilante, calling himself "the Flash". Jay Garrick has made numerous appearances in other media, including his live-action debut as a cameo in Smallville, played by Billy Mitchell, and in The Flash, portrayed by John Wesley Shipp.Flash (comics)
The Flash (or simply Flash) is the name of several superheroes appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by writer Gardner Fox and artist Harry Lampert, the original Flash first appeared in Flash Comics #1 (cover date January 1940/release month November 1939). Nicknamed the "Scarlet Speedster", all incarnations of the Flash possess "super speed", which includes the ability to run, move, and think extremely fast, use superhuman reflexes, and seemingly violate certain laws of physics.
Thus far, at least four different characters—each of whom somehow gained the power of "the speed force"—have assumed the mantle of the Flash in DC's history: college athlete Jay Garrick (1940–1951, 1961–2011, 2017–present), forensic scientist Barry Allen (1956–1985, 2008–present), Barry's nephew Wally West (1986–2011, 2016–present), and Barry's grandson Bart Allen (2006–2007). Each incarnation of the Flash has been a key member of at least one of DC's premier teams: the Justice Society of America, the Justice League, and the Teen Titans.
The Flash is one of DC Comics' most popular characters and has been integral to the publisher's many reality-changing "crisis" storylines over the years. The original meeting of the Golden Age Flash Jay Garrick and Silver Age Flash Barry Allen in "Flash of Two Worlds" (1961) introduced the Multiverse storytelling concept to DC readers, which would become the basis for many DC stories in the years to come.
Like his Justice League colleagues Wonder Woman, Superman and Batman, the Flash has a distinctive cast of adversaries, including the various Rogues (unique among DC supervillains for their code of honor) and the various psychopathic "speedsters" who go by the names Reverse-Flash or Zoom. Other supporting characters in Flash stories include Barry's wife Iris West, Wally's wife Linda Park, Bart's girlfriend Valerie Perez, friendly fellow speedster Max Mercury, and Central City police department members David Singh and Patty Spivot.
A staple of the comic book DC Universe, the Flash has been adapted to numerous DC films, video games, animated series, and live-action television shows. In live action, Barry Allen has been portrayed by Rod Haase for the 1979 television special Legends of the Superheroes, John Wesley Shipp in the 1990 The Flash series and Grant Gustin in the 2014 The Flash series, and by Ezra Miller in the DC Extended Universe series of films, beginning with Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016). Shipp also portrays a version of Jay Garrick in the 2014 The Flash series. The various incarnations of the Flash also feature in animated series such as Superman: The Animated Series, Justice League, Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Young Justice, as well as the DC Universe Animated Original Movies series.Flash Comics
Flash Comics was a comics anthology published by All-American Publications and later by National Periodical Publications (DC Comics). The title had 104 issues published from January 1940 to February 1949. Although the name of the comic book was Flash Comics, the Flash was only one of many different series featured in the magazine.Ijji
ijji was a free multiplayer game portal website. Games hosted at ijji ranged from traditional shooters and MMORPGs to more accessible casual games, all of which were free to download and play, and with the majority featuring competitive multiplayer gameplay.
The ijji website opened on July 7, 2006. The American-based game portal has published some well known worldwide titles that include Alliance of Valiant Arms, GunZ, and Soldier Front.
In 2009 ijji decided to focus more on the "hardcore" gaming segment, by releasing titles like Alliance of Valiant Arms and Soul of the Ultimate Nation. ijji later released Genesis A.D into open beta in November 2010.ijji surpassed 10 million unique registered users in November 2009 and created a new logo for their game portal. The old orange ijji logo was replaced by a new metallic looking logo. In this same month, all flash games on ijji.com that required no download were closed and removed from the game portal.In June 2011, ijji partnered up with Steam, the popular game distributing platform developed by Valve Corporation, and released Alliance of Valiant Arms as one of the free-to-play games available on Steam. This partnership allowed for the increasing of the community size of the free-to-play game portal. As a celebration, ijji gave away a free exclusive weapon, the British L8A52 rifle for new users who signed up on Steam.Starting on October 26, 2011, ijji removed the ability to sign up for a new ijji account. Instead, users will log in with their Facebook account to play ijji games. Existing users are still able to log in with their old accounts.Karl Kerschl
Karl Kerschl is a Canadian comic book artist, best known for his work on DC Comics books, including Adventures of Superman, Majestic, All-Flash, Teen Titans: Year One and Gotham Academy.List of Flash supporting characters
This is a list of Flash supporting characters.
In chronological order with name, first appearance and description.Nimble Storage
HPE Nimble Storage is a predictive flash storage technology developed by Nimble Storage that was based in San Jose, California founded in early 2008. Nimble Storage produced hardware and software products for data storage, specifically data storage arrays that use the iSCSI and Fibre Channel protocols and includes data backup and data protection features. Nimble is a subsidiary of Hewlett Packard Enterprise.Nimbus Data
Nimbus Data is an American computer data storage software and systems company.Pure Storage
Pure Storage is a public company headquartered in Mountain View, California, United States. It develops all-flash data storage hardware and software products. Pure Storage was founded in 2009 and developed its products in stealth mode until 2011. Afterwards, the company grew in revenues by about 50% per quarter and raised more than $470 million in venture capital funding, before going public in 2015. Initially, Pure Storage developed the software for storage controllers and used generic flash storage hardware. Pure Storage finished developing its own proprietary flash storage hardware in 2015. It also developed products specifically for use with artificial intelligence software.Synology Inc.
Synology Inc. (Chinese: 群暉科技; pinyin: Qúnhuī Kējì) is a Taiwanese corporation that specializes in Network-attached storage (NAS) appliances. Synology’s line of NAS is known as the DiskStation for desktop models, FlashStation for all-flash models, and RackStation for rack-mount models. Synology's products are distributed worldwide and localized in several languages.
Synology's headquarters are located in Taipei, Taiwan, with subsidiaries located around the world.
In 2018, product review website Wirecutter described Synology as a longtime "leader in the small-business and home NAS arena", albeit still a newcomer in the field of Wi-Fi routers.Thinker (DC Comics)
The Thinker is the name of four fictional characters, all supervillains appearing in comic books published by DC Comics.
The first version, Clifford DeVoe, appeared as the main antagonist of the fourth season of the live-action television series The Flash, portrayed primarily by Neil Sandilands.Tornado Twins
The Tornado Twins are superheroes in the DC Comics Universe. The twins are Don Allen and Dawn Allen, the children of Barry Allen (the second Flash) and Iris West-Allen. They first appeared in Adventure Comics #373 (October 1968).Turtle (comics)
Turtle is the name of two fictional supervillains appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, who were primary enemies of the Flash.
The Turtle made his live appearance on the second season of The Flash played by Aaron Douglas.Winky, Blinky, and Noddy
Winky, Blinky, and Noddy are a trio of fictional comic book characters, created by writer Gardner Fox and artist E.E. Hibbard, who first appeared in books starring the Flash. Their names were taken from Wynken, Blynken, and Nod.

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There’s nothing more special this time of year than coming together with family and friends. That’s what inspired designer Lisa Sandoe of 1-800-Flowers | Woburn Florist in Boston to create this colorful and contemporary arrangement! Hand-tied clusters of blooms—hydrangeas, roses, sunflowers—are gathered side by side in a compact clear glass cylinder vase to the let the beauty of each unique variety shine through!
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Being the direct successor of the multiple record-setting Huracán Performante, the latest evolution of the smaller Lamborghini platform is the Super Trofeo Omologata—essentially the road-going version of Squadra Corse’s race cars. The Huracán STO comes in rear-drive only, with a dry weight of 2,951 pounds thanks to a body that's composed of more than 75 percent carbon fiber. Positioned above the all-wheel-drive Huracán Evo, power of the naturally aspirated V10 remains unchanged at 630 horsepower, while peak torque has actually been dropped from 442 pound-feet to 417.
Perhaps the most striking surprise of the STO is that it comes with an integrated front clamshell like, let's say, a Dodge Viper did in 1993, or if you want to stick to Lamborghinis, the Miura in 1966, or more recently, 2011's Sesto Elemento. For this track-focused RWD wonder, the design team also went for a 20 percent lighter windscreen and 20-inch magnesium wheels wrapped in either track or road-specification Bridgestone Potenza tires.
Needless to say, the Huracán's aero package has been upgraded as well. With more aggressive air vents, scoops and an adjustable rear spoiler aided by a racing fin, Lamborghini says the Super Trofeo Omologata represents a 37 percent increase in aerodynamic efficiency, capable of producing up to 53 percent more downforce than the already track-happy Huracán Performante.
Keeping all those cornering speeds in mind, the STO also comes with Brembo's latest CCM-R carbon-ceramic brakes, as well as three driving modes: STO for the road, Trophy for chasing trophies, and rain for when even 417 pound-feet of torque seems excessive for the rear tires only.
Rear visiblity? Yeah...not really. What you get instead is a sprint to 62 mph in three seconds flat, 124 mph in nine seconds and a top speed of 193 mph. Brembo's new tech can also turn that speed into heat in the form of a complete stop from 62 mph in just 98 feet.
Like all "race car derived," and "already six-years into the production cycle" specials, the Huracán STO comes at a premium. In the United States, it will start at $327,838, which is a considerable hike over the $261,274 Evo, as well as 2017's Performante officially priced at $274,390 at the time.
However, let's not forget that you do also get a sweet carbon fiber clamshell with your reduced peak torque.
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Beautiful turquoise, white, tones of phthalo blue, and lilac blend for a wonderfully interpretive abstract composition. A combination of paint techniques were used: brush strokes, dragging with a spatula, and applying paint with a palette knife. It began in a studio class at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Painting to Music, and was completed in my studio while listening to tenors sing in multiple languages. Enjoy.
part of Phthalo Blue: Meditatons on Self series.
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MIXED-USE BRICK & BEAM ASSET
Boston Realty Advisors is exclusively retained to sell 10 City Square, a rare opportunity to acquire an iconic mixed-use property located in Charlestown, Massachusetts. This historic brick-and-beam building includes five floors of office above the ground floor retail space occupied by Legal Sea Foods. Currently 100% leased to eight tenants, 10 City Square offers investors the ability to grow net operating income through lease-up in a rapidly improving submarket.
For more information please visit 10CitySquare.com
- Dynamic Submarkets
The neighborhood will directly benefit from over 1.8 million square foot mixed-use development in North Station which is located just a short walk to 10 City Square. Additionally, due to its proximity to Downtown, the submarket continues to attract small and medium size business as well as multinational and institutional companies.
- Building Efficiency
10 City Square features full floor tenancy on all floors except for the ground floor retail and fourth floor. Full floor tenancy allows for extremely efficient rentable square footage.
- Stable Income & Upside Potential
Strong in place income from longer term tenancy offers investors stable cash flow with the ability to grow net operating income with lease roll over the next two years.
- Transit Oriented
Unmistakable at the entry of Charlestown, 10 City Square is seamlessly connected to major highway systems such as I-93 and in close proximity to MBTA T and Commuter Rail stops along with multiple bus lines and Hubway stations.


Aluminium the Most Preferred Material For Sliding Doors And Windows
Posted: Nov 19, 2023
Going by the traditional practice wood was supposed to be the material of choice to make doors and windows of houses, offices and other civil constructions. There were days when the sliding doors and windows were introduced, way back decades ago, they were made with wood with metal bearings on which the doors or windows would ride on. Later on as the advancement took over like in other sectors, these wooden windows paved way for windows that were made out of metals like iron and similar metals. But as the days went on iron used in them would begin to corrode and rust, thereby reducing its demand in spite of its strength over the other metals. If iron had to be used then, either it would have to be painted or electroplated with chromium which was then the only choice.
But then both the processes were an extra piece of job which obviously would make the entire procedure cost more. Since the matter of its economy was not an acceptable feature, users and fabricators had to look out for something that was more durable, with less maintenance and strong enough to withstand harsh weather conditions when used outdoors, and at the same time support the cosmetic look as well.
It was then the use of aluminium began to set in. at first it was done up with its natural silver tint which would be matched with the surrounding props and blended in to give out the desired setting. Later on as the technological advancements progressed, aluminium was subjected to chemical treatments and processes, in order to tap out the hidden features that could possibly make it more flexible in terms of adding colours to make it more compatible with different environments and add some more strength to it to make it comparable to with the other possible competitor metals.
When much of the features were exploited aluminium stood out as the most of preferred metal for sliding doors and windows. Aluminium as on today is extensively employed by several sliding doors and window manufacturers. Its sturdiness and strong suit, corrosion-resistant nature, comparatively light in weight, exceptionally malleable, gives it an advantage over the other materials like iron, wood etc. these sliding doors and windows perform well with negligible maintenance. Another main reason for making it the most ideal choice for any domestic or office space is that it blends well with any surrounding and is easy to install when compared to others.
Duraslide is a company that deals with the fabrication, installation and maintenance of aluminium sliding doors and windows. A well-known and dedicated company offers its esteemed clients, a real hassle-free experience in designing and installation of the fixtures. Duraslide offers services in designing and installation of sliding doors and windows, Swing glass door, swimming pool doors, glass railing, staircase glass railing, glass skylight, shop-front boundary, shower screens and much more.
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New AutoMotive Local
Developing a resource site for Local Authorities to advance their transition to Electric Vehicles.
- Responsive design
- Content Management
- Craft CMS
New AutoMotive is a grant-funded non-profit with a talented team on a mission to accelerate and support the switch to electric vehicles in the UK.
Their Local Areas project is being developed to support local authorities around the UK as they come to take on the challenges and of the electric transition.
New AutoMotive's team developed the design for the site, from which we built an accessible and performant front-end, with all content fully configurable through Craft CMS.
Performance & Environmental Impact
- 0.14g CO₂ per page view*
- 88% Cleaner than an average webpage*
- CDN Renewable energy & REGO-credit offset‡
- 96% Lighthouse performance score†
- 100% Lighthouse accessibility score†
- 100% Lighthouse SEO score†
Force for Good
As a certified member of 1% for the Planet, a little bit of every project we work on goes back to support environmental causes. But we also like to celebrate completing projects with a little extra something.
Rewilding the Scottish Highlands
Trees for Life are a charity on a mission to enable the restoration of the Caledonian Forest - a forest that once covered much of Scotland. We've donated to Trees for Life to enable them to keep doing the fantastic work that they do, providing space for wildlife to flourish and communities to thrive - in a place close to both home and heart.
Supporting action on climate
To celebrate working with New AutoMotive on their Local Authority project, we purchased 500 trees through Ecologi, along with 10 tonnes of carbon offsets, certified by Gold Standard. The trees are part of a large-scale mangrove planting project in Madagascar.


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The popular webcomic gets turned into a TV show that proves some ideas can’t sustain half-hour programs.
This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, the series being covered here wouldn’t exist.
In February 2019, cartoonist Nathan W. Pyle launched a webcomic by the name of Strange Planet. Each comic, typically told in four panels, saw blue aliens engaging in a familiar Earthbound activity (like crying or drinking aged wine) while speaking in very obtuse and explanatory jargon. For instance, these creatures would urge a member of their species to blow out birthday candles by shouting “Extinguish!” repeatedly. Many of the gags lacked originality, but some of the illustrations were very cute and it’s easy to see why these cartoons took off in the world of social media. They’re just the kind of easily digestible chuckle-generating material that thrives in the realm of newsfeeds.
More than four years after Strange Planet began, it’s now been turned into an animated TV program for Apple TV+. Pyle is still around to help guide the show and write scripts, though one of the creative figureheads behind this incarnation of the property is Dan Harmon. There’s no doubt various Apple executives were salivating over the idea of this particular program having even an ounce of the success of Rick & Morty, Harmon’s last sci-fi animated TV production. In execution, though, the small-screen version of Strange Planet just reminds viewers that not every viral sensation needs to be brought to television.
The first three episodes of Strange Planet establish that the show’s storytelling approach is to dedicate each installment to standalone storylines that explore different aspects of the titular orb. Various blue aliens (who are never given names) navigate everyday problems in relatable settings and social scenarios. The inaugural episode, for instance, concerns fractured friend dynamics and what airplanes are like in this other world. Next up is an entry focusing heavily on otherworldly yet familiar animals, while the third yarn fixates on a precariously located restaurant named Careful Now.
Across these three scripts, Strange Planet focuses on a slew of different aliens ranging from forlorn band members to a lovestruck man with a noticeable allergy to cats. However, they all share one common trait: a very distinctive style of speaking. Much like its source material, the blue beings at the heart of this TV show engage in a vernacular somewhat similar to recognizable Earth speech patterns but with more convoluted wording. For instance, if someone is expressing woes with their teeth, they’ll refer to them as “mouth stones” while the expression baby steps is translated to “infant strides.”
What’s cute in a disposable webcomic you can read in just seconds becomes grating when you have to hear flesh-and-blood people say these phrases for 20-25 consecutive minutes. Everyone in Strange Planet sounds the same, whether they’re a youngster, an elderly couple celebrating their anniversary, or a stressed-out server. Very quickly the rhythm of typical dialogue-based gags becomes aggravatingly apparent. Worse, the scripts seem to think schmaltzy morals and ham-fisted philosophizing will be forgiven if they’re delivered with slightly unorthodox wording. Instead, this approach to pathos reflects that Strange Planet is frantically trying to gussy up familiar trappings in “quirky” packaging.
Too much of the show focuses on low-key conversations and unengaging characters, with even basic gags often being sparse. Oddly dated pieces of social commentary, like jokes about the small portions of food on airplanes or the wall decorations in restaurants like T.G.I. Friday’s, are the biggest swings at humor in Strange Planet and they largely miss. The only substantial giggles come in a pair of commercials for in-universe products (like an equivalent to toothpaste). Juxtaposing the polished nature of promotional materials an assortment of booming narrator voices engaging in more honest and flawed line deliveries proves enduringly amusing.
Worst of all, for an animated television show, the visuals here are inert. Only an extended single take of an employee navigating a busy night at Careful Now in the second episode demonstrates any real creativity. Otherwise, the default aesthetic of the program is boring staging and generic character designs that waste the endless possibilities of animation as a medium.
It’s a shame that Strange Planet turned into a tedious boondoggle given the undeniably talented cast and crew assembled for the project. Most notably, gifted voice actors like Demi Adejuyigbe deliver amusing line deliveries whenever they can. Unfortunately, their gifts are never fully realized thanks to this show’s subpar writing. It’s just one of the many ways Strange Planet leaves a lot of potential for even basic laughs on the table. To paraphrase a Stephen King book: “sometimes, webcomics are better.”
Strange Planet premieres on Apple TV+ August 9th.


Sony has an attack of honesty and explains the absence of PS3 cross-game chat
The president of Sony Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, has given a refreshingly honest explanation of why there is no cross-game chat function on the PS3.
According to Yoshida-san, games running on the PS3 swallow up RAM in such a way that makes it impossible to free up memory to allow cross game chat while a game is running.
He said: "Once a game gets RAM we never give it back. It's not possible to retrofit something like that after the fact."
Yoshida-san continued: "The game has to use its own memory to do [in-game voice chat]. There's always voice chat in the game. But it's a part of a game feature. It's not a part of an OS feature. That's the reason in terms of the ability to have voice chat across different games."
- Borderlands 2 writer leaving Gearbox to join Freddie Wong's RocketJump production company
- Bloodborne will be harder than Demon's Souls and features procedurally generated dungeons
- Hearthstone users pass the 75 million mark, new expansion on the way says new report
- Square Enix unveils the Final Fantasy Type-0 Collector's Edition
- Life Is Strange arrives today
- SEGA cuts jobs in the biggest strategic shift since they binned the Dreamcast
- Big new update arrives for Frozen Cortex
- Introversion's Prison Architect will see its full launch this year, mobile version announced
- Ken Levine's next game is a first-person sci-fi title


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(Reuters) - Hedge fund Paulson & Co has taken a stake in Syngenta AG, SYNN.VX, and could push for the board of directors of the Swiss pesticide maker to accept a takeover offer from U.S. seed company Monsanto Co, (MON.N) people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Monsanto, the world’s largest seed company, made a $45 billion bid for Syngenta that the Swiss company rejected. The U.S. company is still working on a deal and could decide to increase its bid.
Paulson & Co, headed by billionaire John Paulson, became famous after betting that the U.S. housing bubble would burst. The people familiar with the matter asked not to be named because they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Paulson & Co was said to have began amassing its stake in June one of the people said.
Bloomberg LP reported Paulson’s stake earlier today.
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Big thanks to Diana Madaras for visiting and speaking to our weekly meeting. Artist Diana Madaras who says painting “fills me with joy” is equally well known for her bold, colorful artwork as for her generous charitable giving. Madaras owns two Southwest art galleries in Tucson, Arizona, that feature her work exclusively and is president of the non-profit Art for Animals Foundation, a charity she founded in 1999 to help abused, injured and orphaned animals. Madaras is very active in community service and her Southwest art has benefited more than 100 charities.
For more on Diana Madaras and her Tucson gallery visit http://www.madaras.com.
Service Above Self
We meet on Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. at the SaddleBrooke Country Club, 64500 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85739.


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A replica of the iconic Zuma rock, a large natural monolith is currently on display at the ongoing International Arts and Crafts Expo, holding in Abuja.
Organiser of the expo, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, Director-General, National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC), said that the exhibition of the replica of the iconic tourist destination right at the venue of the ongoing INAC was deliberate.
Runsewe disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the INAC, late on Wednesday night, that the act was to familiarise local and International tourists to the actual tourist site, located in the Federal Capital Territory.
The theme of the 3-day 14th INAC is: “Networking Nigerian Craft to the World”, and is being held at the Sheraton hotel, Abuja.
He said the exhibition was meant to fulfil one of the objectives of the expo, which is the promotion of tourism to boost nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
He called on Nigerians and International tourists to visit the expo ground and familiarise themselves with Nigeria’s unique cultural and tourism potentials.
The entire expo was packaged to improve patronage of the nation’s beautiful arts and crafts to most tourism destinations.
” We have the Zuma rock here on display to familiarise tourists with the site, those who have not taken pain to visit the place will be spurred to do so, any moment from now.
” We have also displayed our indigenous cuisines for Nigerian and International visitors to this expo, for them to know these precious Nigerian delicacies.
” With this, the process of cultural integration can be influenced in our international visitors, giving our tourists sites, local cuisines, fabrics better recognition and patronage,” he said.
On display at the 14th INAC were local crafts, cuisine, fashion, documentaries from respective participating states, Federal Capital Territory and countries.
The expo also features exhibitions of apparels and embroidery; brass and metal designs; captivating music and dance; coral and jewellery designs; classic ceramics; decorative pottery; cultural souvenirs; beads; handmade bronze; cane; raffia and wood designs.
The expo, which commenced on Oct. 13th, has been billed to end on Oct. 15th 2021.

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text: Vertigo is a nervous disorder, where a person loses control over his bodily movements. He/she also feels a sensation of dizziness or light-headedness, due to imbalance. People affected with vertigo need support from others as he always feels that he falls onto ground if he attempts to move. Vertigo is not considered as a chronic condition by itself. But the person affected with vertigo feels that objects around him are moving in the archaic form. Vertigo is always associated with nausea most of the times. Even though there are many reasons and causes for vertigo, one should understand the real cause for it and take treatment accordingly. Besides taking treatment, the patient should be strict in his diet plans and exercise. Only then, the disease can be warded off completely.


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Five churches in central Windsor are opening their doors to provide sanctuary to rough sleepers during the winter months.
More than a Shelter (MtaS) is a community project run by Windsor Christian Action, in which the churches and more than 200 volunteers have teamed up to offer a safe, warm overnight place of rest, a hot evening meal and a listening ear for homeless people in the Royal Borough.
MtaS opened its doors on Sunday and will run until Saturday, March 14.
A different church will be providing the venue for the shelter each night, and their guests will be referred by such organisations as Windsor Homeless Project, the community wardens, Street Angels, the police and the Royal Borough.
The project first ran last year and was supported by more than 160 volunteers over a six-week pilot project, helping 384 overnight guests and one dog – an average of 12 guests per night.
Yvonne Conroy, MtaS coordinator said: “We currently have enough beds and blankets and an amazing 200 volunteers, but we are looking for any local fund-raisers that may want to support the homeless during the winter period.
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A century after her birth, Tillie Olsens writing is as relevant as when it first appeared; indeed, the clarity and passion of her vision and style have, if anything, become even more striking over time. Collected here for the first time are several of Olsens nonfiction pieces about the 1930s, early journalism pieces, and short fiction, including the four beautifully crafted, highly celebrated stories originally published as Tell Me a Riddle: “I Stand Here Ironing,” “Hey Sailor, What Ship?,” “O Yes,” and “Tell Me a Riddle.” Also included, for the first time since it appeared in the 1971 Best American Short Stories, is “Requa I.”
In these stories, as in all of her work, Olsen set a new standard for the treatment of women and the poor and for the depiction of their lives and circumstances. In her hands, the hard truths about motherhood and marriage, domestic life, labor, and political conviction found expression in language of such poetic intensity and depth that its influence continues to be felt today.
An introduction by Olsens granddaughter, the poet Rebekah Edwards, and a foreword by her daughter Laurie Olsen provide a personal and generational context for the authors work.
"Taylor flirts with poetic language, teasing us with lines so lusciously packed that even a tattoo's description can set the page on fire." Bookslut
"Justin Taylor does irony and snark and thwarted idealism uncommonly well." Huffington Post
"These short fictions by Justin Taylor give such a convincing account of the rough crossing of young adulthood that they practically induce seasickness. For his youthful protagonists, identity — emotional, intellectual, sexual — is unstable, constantly in motion." Boston Globe
"Justin Taylor is a master of the modern snapshot." Los Angeles Times
Each story in this crystalline, spare, oddly moving collection cuts to the quick. Taylor's characters are guided by delusions and misapprehensions that quickly bring them to impasses with reality. Moving through this collection the reader will meet a young man who has reasoned away certain boundaries in relation to his budding, girl cousin; a high schooler whose desire to win back his crush leads him to experiment with goth magic; a man whose girlfriend is stolen by angels; and a Tetris player who, as the advancing white wall of the Apocalypse slowly churns up his driveway, decides that Death is a kindness.
Fearless and funny, Taylor imagines this and more, in a collection that paints a dark picture of his generation — one that is upwardly mobile yet adrift, fumbling for connection but hopelessly self-involved. And it's all held together by a thread of wounding humor and candid storytelling that marks Taylor as a distinct and emerging literary talent.
Justin Taylor's crystalline, spare, and oddly moving prose cuts to the quick. His characters are guided by misapprehensions that bring them to hilarious but often tragic impasses with reality: a high school boy's desire to win over a crush leads him to experiment with black magic, a fast-food employee preoccupied by Abu Ghraib becomes obsessed with a coworker, a Tetris player attempts to beat his own record while his girlfriend sleeps and the world outside their window blazes to its end. Fearless and astute, funny and tragic, this collection heralds the arrival of a unique literary talent.
For fans of Kevin Brockmeier or Justin Taylor, a poignant and inventive collection of coming-of-age stories by Tin House and Best New American Voices contributor Sean Ennis.
In this beautifully imaginative collection, young people attempt to negotiate the often surreal terrain of childhood and adolescence where family, friends, clergy, and teachers often pose a threat instead of providing safe harbor. At the heart of the collection is the relationship between the meek narrator, his best friend alpha-male Clip, and the near-feral Rogerand#8212;but there are also agoraphobic mothers, gorgeous babysitters from New Zealand, paranoid stoned veterans, and deeply sad older sisters.
Ennis has crafted modern-day captivity narratives, set not at some remote fort, but in the neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Using cinematic imagery and deft characterization, Ennis explores how we often feel confined and yet find ourselves in places we least expect.
About the Author
Justin Taylor's fiction and nonfiction have been widely published in journals, magazines, and Web sites, including The Believer, the Nation, the New York Tyrant, the Brooklyn Rail, Flaunt, and NPR. A coeditor of The Agriculture Reader and a contributor to HTMLGIANT, Taylor lives in Brooklyn and is at work on his first novel.
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An alarming surge in the number of infants born with brain disoders linked to mosquito-borne virus forced Brazilian authorities to declare nationwide state of emergency and advice women to postpone pregnancy plans.
Recently published WHO Malaria Report revealed that malaria-caused fatalities dropped to almost half in Africa with Swaziland leading the progress in the region.
Scientists have created mutant mosquitos that could potentially eradicate malaria.
Around ten thousand mosquitos immunized against dengue fever have been released in Rio, Brazil, who will combat dengue by curbing the spread of the tropical viral sickness, biologists said Thursday.
There are five factors that can increase one's likelihood of getting bitten by mosquitos.
Researchers found that malaria parasites communicate to each other within the human body in order to increase each other's chances of being transmitted to another human via mosquitoes.
It is no wonder that when you take care of some things, they last like your mobile phones, or your toy collection, or even your home decorations. The same goes for gardening. Sure, you probably started gardening as a hobby, or you've been talked into creating one. But in the long run, you'll know that it is a lifetime commitment.


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KANSAS CITY, MO (NewsNation) — The Kansas City Chiefs announced Thursday that game attendees are banned from wearing Native American-inspired headdress and face paint at their home stadium among other changes.
In a statement, the Chiefs announced new changes to rules after consulting with a national organization that works with American Indian people and tribes.
Among the changes are:
- Fans are prohibited from wearing headdresses into Arrowhead Stadium
- Face paint is still allowed for all fans, but any face paint that is styled in a way that appropriates or references American Indian cultures and traditions will be prohibited.
- Fans will be asked to remove any face paint referencing American Indian culture before passing a security screening outside the stadium.
“As an organization, our goal was to gain a better understanding of the issues facing American Indian communities in our region and explore opportunities to both raise awareness of American Indian cultures and celebrate the rich traditions of tribes with a historic connection to the Kansas City area,” the release said.
The Chiefs officials have also said they are reviewing the Arrowhead Chop. The Drum Deck is also being reviewed to be replaced with ” a unifying effect between our fans and our players but better represents the spiritual significance of the drum in American Indian cultures.”
The Chiefs plan to continue with traditions implemented over the past six years including the Blessing of the Four Directions, the Blessing of the Drum, and inviting members of tribes to participate in the team’s American Indian Heritage Month Game.
The Chiefs 2020 NFL season is scheduled to begin in September. The Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2020.


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I’m sorry, but Chris McCandless was not a hero. He was unnecessarily cruel to a family who loved him and went out into the wild and died because he didn’t know his ass from a hole in the wall. He’s a cautionary tale, not someone to be lionized.
For those who don’t know me, I currently live and work in Yosemite National Park. During the government shutdown I didn’t have to leave the park, so I had the whole park to myself, and I took full advantage of it! There were no tourists, hardly any rangers, it was just me and my fellow employees. The first day of the shutdown Melissa and I hiked to the top of Yosemite Falls and went to Eagle Peak to Camp. **Click on images to see the caption and larger view.**

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Inside Leah Messer’s Relationship With Jeremy Calvert Today
Since splitting up in 2015 after three years of marriage, many fans of “Teen Mom 2” have expressed their desire for Leah Messer to get back with ex-husband Jeremy Calvert. Leah shares daughter Adalynn “Addie” with the pipeline engineer, and chronicled their ups and downs as a married couple on the first few seasons of the MTV spinoff. Leah also shares twin daughters Aliannah “Ali” and Aleeah “Gracie” with ex-husband Cory Simms, to whom she was married from 2010 to 2011.
While Leah has not had the greatest luck in marriages, she has remained amicable with her exes, particularly Jeremy, with whom she co-parents her children. The mother of three told Us Weekly in April 2020 that she’s grateful for her ex, but does not see reconciliation in their future. “Jeremy is a great, great guy. We’re great friends, but any more than that, it doesn’t align with my life,” Leah told the outlet. “I don’t know what he’s thinking, but we are perfectly happy the way things are.”
Leah also reiterated the same message in an interview with Hollywood Life a year later, adding that “there’s absolutely no hope” of her getting back together with Jeremy and wished fans would stop focusing on their relationship. Although Leah made it clear that she’s not romantically interested in Jeremy anymore, that does not mean she’s not grateful for him. Read on to find out where their relationship stands today.
Leah Messer thinks Jeremy Culvert is a great father
Parenting three kids as a single mom can be difficult, but Leah Messer is grateful for Jeremy Culvert’s presence when it comes to co-parenting daughter Adalynn. “Jeremy and I have a different relationship than [with ex] Corey, but we still all co-parent well, and at the end of the day, the kids are our first priority all of the time,” Leah told Us Weekly in April 2020.
Jeremy’s thoughtfulness could be seen when he flew in from work to celebrate Adalynn’s eighth birthday on February 4. Per Bustle, Jeremy’s job as a pipeline engineer requires him to fly all over the country to repair broken pipes, so his appearance was a surprise to their daughter. “Daddy surprised me and came home for my bday!” Leah captioned a photo of Adalynn crying in her father’s arms on her daughter’s Instagram page. “I missed him so much. I’m a big time daddy’s girl.”
Leah posted the same photo on her Instagram story, but with a different caption, per Teen Mom Talk. “The pipelines might have her daddy, but she’ll always have his heart,” Leah wrote while tagging her ex. Fans might be sad that Leah and Jeremy will never get back together, but they can take solace in the fact that these two are still good friends and co-parents.
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It wasn't exactly the World Cup but the inaugural Big Pitch got fans of start up business in Australia cheering. The event attracted a stellar line up of creative entrepreneurs seeking funding to move ahead to the next stage of their business development. Amid the theatre and drama and the big money on offer, a new era of venture capital was born.
It all started when the call went out a few months back for startups willing to compete – and we mean compete – for $5 million big ones from local venture capitalists Oxygen Ventures. Founded and funded by Dodo genius (yes, those two words can go together) Larry Kestelman, The Big Pitch was intended not only to find the Next Big Thing on the local startup map, but also to garner broader interest in the value and economic potential of small, smart businesses.
And did the event deliver. There were 350 entrants clamouring to be heard and their quality only underlines what Oxygen have sensed for some time: Australia is a hotbed of tech startups just waiting to happen.
Among the final five were brilliant ideas in online shopping, games, education, e-marketing and workplace productivity and all pitched strong and hard inside the heated (thankfully) confines of Melbourne's Deakin Edge theatre in Fed Square. Three hundred lucky watchers fizzed with enthusiasm. A good night was had by all.
Even better for two big pitchers: Ecal and WeTeachMe who shared the honour jointly of being the first ever winners of The Big Pitch.
The judges couldn't split them - despite some good natured bust-ups behind the scenes apparently - and so there will be two new babies joining Larry Kestelman's growing family of business ventures. Each will benefit from being part of a stable of networked businesses which, as Larry himself is keen to point out, embodies the relationship-based form of venture capital Oxygen is looking to develop.
So, it's not all about the money. But these two did rather score well on that front. With $5 million in the first place prize pool, both can look forward to healthy balance sheets for the foreseeable future. And perhaps a couple of Jager bombs to celebrate. Go on guys...
Oxygen Ventures are already putting the plans in place for The Big Pitch 2015 so the event is now part of the local business investment landscape. Time for entrepreneurs to dust off their ideas and polish their pitch routines.
Sure, it may not have been the World Cup, but for those who went home to watch a Brazil/Mexico nil-nil game in the wee hours, it probably won on excitement last night.

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SINGAPORE - They have assembled a new squad to play in the newly minted Singapore Premier League (SPL), but it was the same old Albirex Niigata.
The White Swans picked up exactly where they left off in 2017: with a win and yet another trophy, as they pipped Tampines Rovers 2-1 at the season-opening Community Shield at the National Stadium on Saturday (March 31).
"We want to target all trophies possible this year, that has always been our aim. But we've told the players it's not just enough to win all trophies, they have to improve in every match and aim higher than just winning trophies. Tomorrow we will start training and forget about today's match," said Albirex coach Kazuaki Yoshinaga.
"But today, they should celebrate this victory and express gratitude to those who have supported them."
It is an attitude that aspires to excellence, but Albirex - like Tampines - took a while to settle down at the National Stadium, which drew 18,942 spectators.
It was a forgettable, mistake-ridden 45 minutes of football before the game sprung to life.
It was a controversial 58th minute penalty that gave the game its first goal. Second half substitute Jordan Webb was alleged to have kicked Adam Swandi - Albirex's first Singaporean player - in the head.
Despite Tampines protests that Webb was on his way down from a challenge from Adam, referee Muhammad Taqi did not hesitate to point to the spot.
Taku Morinaga made no mistake, sending Tampines custodian Syazwan Buhari the wrong way.
Morinaga was a the centre of another moment that could have changed the game. Picking up on a through pass from Hiroyoshi Kamata, the 1.53m Morinaga appeared to have been dragged down by Tampines youngster Irfan Najeeb. But this time the referee was unconvinced.
The Stags needed an old head to drag them back into the game, with 36-year-old skipper Fahrudin Mustafic heading home a Yasir Hanapi corner in the 77th minute.
Morinaga popped up again, this time to provide the killer pass for Shuhei Hoshino to slot home, just a minute before full time.
"If you see, the boys in the Albirex team - they have quality and I think they are favourites for champions one more time," said a disappointed Tampines coach Jurgen Raab. "But we try to do our job, and the match has shown that we're in a good way."
He revealed that the Albirex winner perhaps came down to mistakes made by his own charges.
"We made it too easy for that second goal - it was one mistake too many from us - that was our failure, and we must first look too ourselves," he added.
"We must get better."