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I intended to create a control system for a fish using the mouse that is intuitive, unconventional, and mimics the movement of a fish in order to give the feeling of moving like a fish.
In this control system the player uses the mouse to control a fish. By moving the mouse left and right they control its tail and push the fish forward. Pushing the mouse far to the left or right causes the fish to turn in that direction. Moving the mouse up and down controls the fish's pitch. Pressing the left and right mouse buttons extend the left and right pectoral fins creating drag and turning the fish or slowing it down. .
When starting on this project I was deeply inspired by the Skate series. The control system in those games mimics the actual movements of a skateboard and so is innovative and intuitive. I tried to think of another aspect of life that isn't represented well through controls in games and settled on fish. When fish are controlled in games they usually rely on a standard first person control scheme which does not accurately represent their unique form of movement.
In order to better understand how fish actually move I researched the physiology and physics of how fish swim. The subject is incredibly complex but informed me about the different types of fish movement and physically how a fish is able to move.
While I couldn't simulate how a fish moves due to its complexity I did begin to come up with a basic control system for the main part of a fish's locomotion, the tail. I settled on a system which uses the player's mouse to move the tail side to side in order to drive the fish forward and turn the fish. I decided on a mouse rather than a controller because a mouse has a wider range of motion than an analog stick.
When thinking about the motions I wanted the player to create I thought about the strength and smoothness that most fish exhibit while swimming. I knew that I needed to create a system which encouraged a smooth motion rather wild flailing to make the fish go fast and so wrote the code below to calculate the force provided by the fish's tail.
The script considers both the distance the fish's tail has traveled during the last frame (Line 75-81) and the angle that the tail was at (Line 85). This allows the player to move the mouse quickly to go faster while not providing much forward force unless the tail is pulled all the way out to the side.
Unfortunately using the tail to turn either made the fish turn very slowly or made the fish wobble back and forth uncontrollably. In order to remedy this I made the tail turn the fish slowly and added in control for each pectoral fin separately, one for each mouse button, in order to create drag and turn the fish. This turns the fish quickly but slows the fish down forcing the player to keep moving the tail or give up their forward momentum in order to turn faster.
The final challenge with this project was how to make the fish move up and down. I wanted to keep the control scheme all on the mouse to make it simple and there were no buttons left to control a swim bladder. The concept of a swim bladder is also difficult to explain to the player so I took inspiration from aircraft. I made the pectoral fins angle up and down with the mouse in order to control the fish's pitch. While unrealistic I felt it wouldn't ruin the player's suspension of disbelief. You can see how I calculated the force applied by the pectoral fins below.
The players I had test the prototype reported that they felt like they were controlling a fish. Moving the fish with the tail was easy for them to grasp and they felt that part of it was easy and intuitive.
Testers had some trouble getting the hang of the pectoral fins. They couldn't see the fins move when they pushed the mouse buttons and so didn't understand what the buttons did. Additionally, balancing the fish's movement to make it feel good was very challenging. While testing the fish felt slow and less responsive than desired.
The unique take on controls for a fish is something that players find interesting and intuitive. By mimicking the movement of the animal I created a control system that made players feel as if they were in full control. Ultimately the success of this system moving forward would be contingent on balancing the system to make it feel easy to use and exciting. A comprehensive camera system specially designed for this type of movement would also be necessary in order to transition this system into a larger game.


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The excess release of prostaglandins from the uterus is the reason for painful menstrual cramps. Prostaglandins cause the uterine muscles to tighten and relax, resulting in menstrual cramps. Contracting can also become painful due to one of several disorders of the female reproductive tract. This condition of having severe pain during the period is called menstrual cramps or dysmenorrhea.
Many women take pain relief pills to relax from their menstrual pain but taking these pain killers can have very bad effects on your body and health. The use of medications provides instant relief and helps women perform their daily tasks more comfortably at home or at work. Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen and Naproxen over time may cause nasty side effects like stomach inflammation, constipation, diarrhea, low blood pressure, dizziness, vomiting, stomach distress, and all that. Hence, it is best to avoid taking medicines during periods and to rely on natural solutions and home remedies. However, if you are in immense pain, you can take a painkiller as advised by your doctor.
Many home remedies can help relieve menstrual cramps: Drinking hot water, flavoring it with ginger or mint leaves, and keeping a hot bag compressed in your pelvic area can help reduce inflammation and pain caused by cramps. Consuming vitamin B1 and adding herbs to your diet can also help ease pain. Eat anti-inflammatory foods to relax menstrual cramps.

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A Day in the Life of a Sake Expert
Hello there! My name is Alex Walter, and I am a Sake expert. Sake, often referred to as Japanese rice wine, is an integral part of Japanese culture and cuisine. As a Sake expert, my days are filled with a blend of tradition, flavor, and a constant pursuit of knowledge.
Early Morning Rituals
Every morning, I start my day with a traditional Japanese breakfast. I believe that understanding the food culture of a place is essential to understanding its beverages. This usually includes a bowl of steamed rice, miso soup, grilled fish, and pickled vegetables.
A Day at the Brewery
After breakfast, I usually head to the local Sake brewery. As a Sake expert, I often work closely with brewers to understand the intricate process of Sake brewing. The brewing process is a fascinating blend of science and art, requiring precision, patience, and a deep understanding of the ingredients.
Understanding the Sake Brewing Process
Sake brewing starts with polishing the rice. The degree of polishing significantly influences the flavor of the Sake. Next, the polished rice is washed, soaked, and steamed. A mold called Koji is then added to the steamed rice to convert the rice’s starch into sugar. This mixture is then combined with yeast and water to start the fermentation process.
Tasting and Evaluating Sake
One of the most exciting parts of my day is tasting and evaluating different Sake. I look for balance, complexity, and depth of flavor. Each Sake has its unique characteristics, influenced by factors such as the type of rice used, the degree of polishing, the brewing process, and the skill of the brewer.
Evening Sake Pairings
In the evening, I often host Sake pairing dinners. I love introducing people to the world of Sake and helping them discover the wide range of flavors and styles. It’s always a joy to see the surprise on people’s faces when they taste a perfectly paired Sake and food combination.
As a Sake expert, my learning never stops. I am constantly reading, researching, and attending seminars to deepen my understanding of Sake. The world of Sake is vast and complex, and there is always something new to learn and discover.
Being a Sake expert is not just a job for me; it’s a passion. I am deeply in love with the art of Sake brewing and the rich culture and traditions that surround it. Every day is a new adventure, filled with unique flavors, interesting people, and endless learning opportunities. If you ever find yourself in Japan, I would love to share a glass of Sake with you and introduce you to the wonderful world of this traditional Japanese beverage.

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Is There A Thermometer App For Android. After the application hd thermometer is launched, the phone will immediately start measuring the environment. After the update in this app you will get to see brand new interface which is quite good.
Also, you may consider it as a family app as it records and tracks the temperature for each family member after creating an account for them as well. Although you can use your phone with a corresponding app to measure temperature in your room, bear in mind that these apps aren’t accurate enough to measure your body temperature.
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And this app also creates a chart of your body temperature. Best thermometer apps for android and iphone 1:
Is There A Thermometer App For Android
It combines all of the data sources and use unique algorithm so that you can get correct value.It finds the temperature of your locality by the use of gps.It gets weather data from the nearby weather stations.It has a rating of 4.4 stars out of 5 stars.
It has multiple modes which includes manual mode, automatic mode, boost mode and jolly mode.It is a digital thermometer app that shows you the temperature of your body on your smartphone.It is a free app, and you can use it easily to get the temperature.It is easily available on android and ios.
It is most suitable for monitoring temperature for babies.It is one of the most powerful apps through which you can measure the temperature from just 3 to 5 cm distance.It is one of the popular thermometer apps suitable for both android and ios users.It is presented as a pie chart.
It quickly shows the correct body temperature at any location.It uses multiple data source to provide you accurate temperature near to you.Ithermonitor (for android & ios) ithermonitor is the best body thermometer app for android and iphone devices.Ithermonitor is best fever thermometer app for android and iphone.
Ithermonitor is the free thermometer app for android and ios.Ithermonitor thermometer device is available on amazon at an appropriate price.Kinsa is yet another smart device for measuring temperature purposes.Made in an understandable style for each person, it is one of the simplest of its kind.
Note feature is also there.Our tool just reads the measurements from ambient temperature sensors and shows it in celsius and fahrenheit degrees.Real thermometer is an easy app that tells you, ambient temps, letting you know what the temperature is around you.Room thermometer is app which precisely measure temperature in your room.
Smart temperature app can be.Smart thermometer for android (free)Smart thermometer is a free app which is a simple yet powerful thermometer that will use the sensors in your phone to show you the temperature near your phone, as well as other climatic information like pressure and humidity.Smart thermometer is the first choice for you looking for the best room temperature app for android and ios.
So with this app, you don’t have to worry about any emergency situation when you don’t have a real thermometer.Sporting a beautifully designed and customizable interface, the free thermometer plus app enables you to measure air temperature, altitude, atmospheric pressure, and relative humidity on your android device.The accuracy of the app is hardly in question and this makes it one of the best thermometer apps out there.The app does not just stop at giving you a temperature reading but takes a step further to enlighten you with data to know your possible health status.
The app is available for ios and android.The app itself lets users create multiple accounts for body control of all family members including kids.The main feature of this app is that you can store the temperature for future use.The thermometer++ app from the singulario apps developers is an excellent app for android for measuring the temperature of your surroundings.
There are a few things worth noting, however.Thermo is is a usable thermometer app which can replicate the basic functions of a chronothermostat.Thermo is one of the best infrared temperature measuring applications not only for android users but also for ios users.Thermometer is a most accurate thermometer app for android and ios users which allows you to easily get temperature on your smartphone.
Thermometer shows the current outdoor temperature, humidity, and pressure based on your location.This app also offers a feature to store the temperature inside its memory so you can sync the tempo and get the previous details.This app is also simple because it uses your temperature sensors on your phone to show the temperature near you.This app measure your body temperature with the help of your smartphone.
This app needs to access your gps settings;This is a good solution.This is a not a good solution.This is one of another pranks types of app available for android on the play store.
To obtain a more accurate reading, position your mobile device away from heat sources, magnets, and wiring.Use the hd thermometer app to measure the ambient temperature.With that in mind, the answer is yes;You can easily install this app on your phone and get the temperature easily.
You can easily measure the temperature of the.You can measure both indoor and outdoor temperatures with the help of this app.You can switch between celsius and fahrenheit degrees and choose a location on a map.You can use your smartphone as a thermometer.


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We waited 30 minutes and never saw the replacement drinks. We were told the keg never,"settled down"
We enjoyed another bottled beer and called it good.
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On Wednesday, January 11th, we made a trip to Tallahassee for the first Senate subcommittee meeting on the Everglades and Lake Okeechobee discharges. Captain Daniel Andrews, co-founder of Captains for Clean Water was joined by James Evans, Director of Natural Resources for the City of Sanibel, Chris Davison, General Manager of Island Inn, and Board Member for the Sanibel – Captiva Chamber of Commerce, and David Schuldenfrei, Past President of the Sanibel & Captiva Realtors Association.
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Environment and Natural Resources, chaired by Senator Rob Bradley, heard presentations by scientists, the US Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District. Chairman Bradley identified two problems that they intended two address- the excess freshwater flows to the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Rivers, as well as the lack of freshwater flow to the Everglades and Florida Bay.
Dr. Wendy Graham of the UF Water Institute and Dr. Gary Goforth both highlighted the need for massive amounts of storage throughout the Greater Everglades system. Dr. Wendy Graham’s presentation showed it is possible to reduce the harmful discharges by about 80-90% by adding ~1 million acre-feet of storage in the system. Dr. Goforth highlighted the advantages of storage south of Lake Okeechobee. Dr. Goforth explained that storage south of the lake is dynamic. Reservoirs temporarily store water which is then sent to Stormwater Treatment Areas where the water is cleaned then sent to the Everglades. Conversely, northern storage is finite. Once the reservoir is full, the water has to go into Lake Okeechobee where it will be discharged to the rivers. Also, reservoir to the north of the lake does not provide the Everglades with desperately needed freshwater.
Lt. Colonel Jennifer Reynolds of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) gave a presentation on the Army Corp’s responsibilities for the restoration of the Everglades. Lt. Colonel Reynolds stated that the USACOE would be interested in expediting the planning of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) storage project, provided there was state and federal funding, and they had a state partner, which would be the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). Currently, planning for the EAA storage project is slated to begin in 2021. Pete Antonacci of the SFWMD spoke but did not say whether the SFWMD was willing to expedite the EAA storage project. At one point he deferred to chairman Bradley, saying the district does what it is told to do by the Legislature, with funding provided by the Legislature.
Our presence at the meeting was noted by several senators on the committee. It is critically important for our cause to be represented throughout the entire legislative process. Presence in these meetings, as well as meeting with legislators is very important. We will be back and forth to the Capitol throughout the legislative session. 2017 is shaping up to be a big year for us in Tallahassee. Senate President Joe Negron’s number one priority is the purchase of ~60,000 acres of land south of Lake Okeechobee to build the EAA reservoir.
If you are interested in joining us on a trip to Tallahassee, please send us an email. A trip to the Capitol is worth hundreds of phone calls and emails.
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As we find ourselves in the thick of the digital era and with increased momentum towards cloud computing, our appetite for data continues to grow rapidly. By 2020, Cisco has predicted that more than four billion people, around half the planet’s population, will be on the internet, driving businesses to pour their investments and resources into data center facilities.
While companies are striving to keep pace with accelerating data consumption, there has been an emerging trend towards hyperscaling, which refers to data center campuses where hundreds of megawatts (MW) are being planned, rather than 2 or 3 MW. According to Linesight’s whitepaper, ‘Hyperactive Hyperscale: The next step of the digital revolution’, these facilities are expected to account for more than half of all data center traffic within the next two years, as data storage requirements grow by 40% annually.
Australia alone makes up 4% of the global data center market (according to Cisco), with large multinational players like AirTrunk and Equinix building hyperscale data centers in Sydney and Melbourne, and Next DC confirming plans to build two of Australia’s largest data centers in its 2018 financial results last month.
The APAC region is forecast to be the largest contributor to this global demand for bigger and faster IT infrastructure, with a compound annual growth rate of 13% fueled by the growing smartphone and broadband market.
In fact, PriceWaterhouseCoopers anticipates that this surge in demand will push the APAC market to surpass the size of the European market.
A significant driver of this ravenous demand for hyperscale facilities is increasing digitization where 5-15% of data center space is being used to accommodate growing volumes of data storage. More and more businesses are also migrating their services to the cloud, as there is increased pressure to deliver goods and services without disruption or delay.
There is a requirement for adaptable, scalable and agile solutions that are necessary for an increasingly dynamic and fast-moving landscape. As a result, not only are data centers growing, but they are also being designed to prioritize modularity, flexibility and speed, while also having the capacity to expand in line with forecast growth in cloud technology.
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Fill up one large cup (16 oz.) with ice and pour strong, cool coffee (add a shot of espresso if you have it) over ice to fill 3/4 of the cup. Top coffee with cold milk or, if you’re feeling very indulgent, with light cream. Pour this into a blender.
Add 3 tbsp cocoa powder, 3-4 tbsp sugar (or to taste), 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, a drop of almond extract, and 1/8 tsp powdered ancho chile (or a pinch of cayenne pepper). Blend until very smooth. Taste, and add more sugar, coffee or milk as necessary until desired flavor and consistency is reached.
Whipped cream topping optional.
Makes 2 servings.
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Food is an integral part of our vacations. No matter which country we visit, we want to try the amazing food served locally. If you are in the mood for a foodie adventure, we have just what you need to add to your bucket list. A travel blogger, who goes by the name of Alexandra Blodgett on Instagram, shared how she travelled to Guatemala recently and got a new 'taste' of adventure. The blogger allegedly tried a pizza cooked on an active volcano in Guatemala, and the video of her experience quickly went viral. Take a look:
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The video appeared to be from an active volcano in Guatemala named Volcan Pacaya, located inside a national park. The last eruption, as per the blogger, happened in 2021. "Pov: travelling to Guatemala to eat pizza cooked on an active volcano. Ok so maybe we didn't travel there just for that, but it was a fun bonus," she wrote in the caption. The clip has received over 1.2 million views and 69.9k likes.
In the viral video, we could see the making of the pizza kept inside a section of the volcano. The natural heat from the rocks baked the pizza and cooked it entirely from within. The process was quite similar to the way marshmallows are toasted on an open fire.
A number of users reacted to the viral video of the pizza in a live volcano. "What a unique experience. Would totally do this," said one user. "Seriously one of the coolest things we've seen before. Thanks for sharing," said another one.
Would you try this interesting experience of eating pizza at a live volcano site? Tell us in the comments.
About Aditi AhujaAditi loves talking to and meeting like-minded foodies (especially the kind who like veg momos). Plus points if you get her bad jokes and sitcom references, or if you recommend a new place to eat at.


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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was thrown from his mobility scooter when a car crashed into him.
The 72-year-old was using his mobility scooter on the pedestrian crossing outside Sirius Academy in Hall Road on Monday night, when he was hit by an oncoming car.
The crash happened at around 7.15pm, and the man was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary for treatment.
Humberside Police would now like to speak with anyone who saw or has any information about the incident.
A spokesperson for the force said: “At around 7.15pm on Monday 2 October, a 72-year-old man was on his mobility scooter using the pedestrian crossing outside Sirius Academy on Hall Road in Hull.
“Traffic from the Beverley Road end had stopped to let him cross but a driver travelling in the opposite direction failed to stop at the crossing and collided with the mobility scooter, throwing the man to the floor.
“The man suffered minor injuries in the collision and was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary for treatment.”
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, especially those who stopped to help the elderly man.
If you have information that would help with their enquiries call 101 and quote log 497 02/10/17.

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Editor’s note: Our September issue went to press before the stunningly rapid fall of Afghanistan’s government to Taliban forces on August 15, 2021.
Twenty years ago on September 11, I was studying abroad, staring at CNN in the living room of a house in Costa Rica. Never had I felt farther from home. In that watershed moment of modern interconnectedness, I and hundreds of millions of people around the globe watched the second plane strike the World Trade Center in real time.
Heather Mercer was even farther from home that day. She and other aid workers were in a Taliban prison in Kabul, awaiting trial for allegedly proselytizing. Mercer would not hear of the attack for weeks, not until a British journalist was jailed alongside her and filled her in.
After 9/11, media outlets, including CT, called on Westerners to pay more attention to global news and learn about the world. Some of us did. But while technology has closed geographic gaps, it remains enormously difficult to see far-off issues and events for what they really are. Critical context shrinks to deceptively simple outlines, and we mistakenly think we know what we’re looking at. This obviously applies to Westerners observing a complex and distant place like Afghanistan. But it applies also to church outsiders learning about clergy abuse, to Democrats reading Republicans—even to our efforts to understand our own hearts, as the prophet Jeremiah noted (Jer. 17:9).
Media can help, but it very often does not. Headlines, tweets, and TikToks are distillations by necessity. Our news feeds tend to screen out pedestrian details about people like Heather Mercer and Afghan Christians going quietly about their days (unless they are captured by the Taliban).
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Congratulations to third-year RCID doctoral candidate and S3S vice president, Lauren Mitchell for passing her comprehensive/qualifying exams! On Tuesday, March 13, in the beautiful new Lee Hall addition, Lauren delivered her “4th Exam” multi-modal presentation of her project, titled “TRANSITIONING URBANISMS: the fringing benefits of rhetoric in architecture.”
Lauren’s study draws on a provocative mixture of elements, including her architectural background, rhetorical theories of electrate invention, and her time in Myrtle Beach, SC. Through her dissertation, Lauren will defend the claim for architecture that, “without balancing our emphasis on design as making form as well as making forms of knowledge, the field will progressively make less and less impact in public environments.”
“Similarly,” Lauren contends, “without learning to speak to a wider audience, making engagements with fields that are already steeped in practices of making and designing objects, rhetoric scholars will continually miss out on productive bodily engagements capable of accelerating the expansion of the field. It is specifically on the topic of invention within both rhetoric and architecture where the two can begin to enfold each other in mutually productive ways.”
To see photos of Lauren’s exam presentation, visit the RCID News Blog.

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I have the following two problems with OffsetSrf:
I've found that with my object, I have to explode it into pieces and offset small groups or individual pieces. I also find that choosing the order makes a difference as on a couple of cases the command has not worked properly and I get open ends or I get totally erroneous results;
I end up with a large number of isocurves.
I have upgraded to the latest version of software, but is there any known bug or 'personality' with this command that I should be aware of
Up to now I have been creating the object with walls of zero thickness. I've added each branch by merging a newly created branch with the existing structure, trimming off the unwanted portions (including the internal pieces as I want the whole structure to be hollow) and then filleting the join. I was intending to wait until the very end before using OffsetSrf to give the walls a thickness.
is there a way to reduce the number of isocurves after OffsetSrf? Rebuild doesn't work. The only option seems to be to explode the whole thing, select the pieces that have the large number of isocurves, rebuild those pieces and somehow re-join everything;
is my abovementioned process okay, or should I add thickness as I go?
The following picture shows my model after having used OffsetCrv (doing it piece by piece).
Actually, I take that back. Exploding and rebuilding the outsides doesn't work as then the pieces such as the end caps no longer fit.
Well you are working on a pretty organic shape there, none of that is suprising. Are you trying to offset "in" or "out?" Why specifically do you need to reduce the knot count on the output? It's fitted to your file tolerance, so loosening tolerances will help but you don't necessarily want to do that.
I'm offsetting out. I'm trying to reduce the knot count because I thought that that was best practice. Also, it gets very difficult to see what is going on with so many lines. I've no where near finished the model.
I'll try loosening model tolerances.
It would probably work better to be offsetting (or shelling) in especially if you've got small fillets between the branches there that are guaranteed to turn inside-out trying to offset out.
It is "best practice" to make your surfaces as simple as possible but if you're relying on OffsetSrf to produce your outer surfaces that just doesn't really apply, you can't touch it without breaking something, and it's not like you're going to(well you better not be planning to)do a bunch of point editing to these. As long as it's not folding on itself or otherwise mangled, it's alright. Again, for that reason it's best to keep the offset to the inside. If the isocurves are getting distracting and slowing down your display they can be turned off in the object properties panel.
Thanks for your help. I'm finding that changing the tolerance is working fine. For the future branches I'm also going to add thickness as I go and fillet after adding thickness, not before.
Well you have to watch that you haven't set your tolerances too loose for your downstream applications.


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Today, I’m starting a new occasional series on the blog focused on promoting local restaurants, bars and other eating establishments.
I start with one of our newest — Pot Liquor, the soul food restaurant at 925 Madison Ave. Check them out!
- Address: 925 Madison Ave.
- Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, closed Monday
- Phone: 414-301-5022
- Website: https://potliquor.info/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Soul-Food-Restaurant/Pot-Liquor-Southern-Style-Food-104640237810018/
- Menu: Southern style food — fried chicken, catfish, red beans and rice, shrimp & grits, meatloaf, mac & cheese, collard greens, candied yams, green beans and more. Full menu on their website.
- Service options: Order online for pickup from their website, or delivery through DoorDash.
For more information — including the meaning of the name — check out the story from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Eat local!


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Recently I was embroiled in an earth-shakingly important discussion. The topic was which TV show theme song was better: The Beverly Hillbillies or Gilligan’s Island? We weren’t debating whether they were the best theme songs in TV history. (That exalted designation must certainly be reserved for the theme song to Mission: Impossible.) Instead, we were engaged in a careful comparative analysis of these two theme songs, both of which tell a story that sets the context for the TV show itself.
I would have thought that this was an easy call. In my view, the uplifting tale of a happy, hard-working rustic who discovers oil on his property thanks to an errant rifle shot at some furry woodlands creature and then moves to Beverly Hills–all told to the accompaniment of some rollicking pickin’ music–is clearly superior to the improbable story of seven passengers on a boat who, thanks to an undetected storm, find themselves cast away on an unknown island within boat ride distance from southern California. But to my astonishment, other participants in the conversation, after giving the matter the serious consideration it deserves, voted for the Gilligan’s Island theme over The Beverly Hillbillies.
That conclusion is just wrong on many levels, so let’s set the record straight. The Beverly Hillbillies music–The Ballad of Jed Clampett, performed by Flatt & Scruggs, with its banjo-picking frenzy as the Clampetts drive into Beverly Hills–blows the forgettable Gilligan’s Island tune out of the water. The Ballad of Jed Clampett, which was released in 1962, hit number 1 on the Billboard country music chart, was on the charts for 20 weeks, and even rose to number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100. The Ballad of Gilligan’s Island was never released as a single, so far as I can tell. Musically, it’s like arguing about whether the Beatles are better than the Four Freshmen.
And the lyrics for The Beverly Hillbillies are better, too, telling a classically American Horatio Alger-type story in which the “kinfolk” offered supportive advice to the upwardly mobile Clampetts. It includes some great rhymes, too, like “Jed” and “fed” and “food” and “crude.” Gilligan’s Island, on the other hand, featured the annoying repetition of “a three-hour tour” and made clear that the show’s characters were caricatures defined by their circumstances (“the millionaire and his wife,” “the movie star,” and “the rest”) rather than giving us the kind of rich context we learned about the Clampett clan.
And the key test is which song you’re less likely to forget in your dotage. For me, that’s undoubtedly The Ballad of Jed Clampett.
I rest my case.

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Mobile World Congress is just about to kick off, but we’ve already been here for a day and we have wasted no time. Walking down the iconic La Rambla main street and sightseeing the Sagrada Familia and the rest of the amazing buildings by Catalonia-born Gaudi, we also took some pictures.
And yes, we had a fancy camera with all the bells and whistles, but we would not be PhoneArena if we just used that. Instead, we had our pockets full of phones.
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> Perfectly natural; just misapplied, IMHO. The example IS in
> nature. We simply choose to ignore it. But it's not a
> condemnation of anyone; just a desire for truth as opposed to
> a deception. Homosexuality is an excess brought about by
> excessive social pressures or, at least, that's the way it
> appears to me. To suggest that THEY are condemned to hell
> for it is absurd; that particular millstone, if I don't miss
> my bet, is reserved for others . . .
There are plenty of examples of homosexuality in nature. Regarding social conditioning, I'm not sure it homosexuality as its impossible to prove. Homosexuals come from all kinds of backgrounds, from broken homes to happy family units, from rural idilic areas to urban cities. I agree with you though that it's absurd that they are condemned to hell!

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Jennifer Samet interviews painter John Walker about his work and career.
Walker recounts a formative experience: "As a young man, I had gone to Amsterdam to look at Van Gogh, actually. I saw the Rembrandts, including the painting that is still the most important painting to me — 'The Jewish Bride.' It just touched me so. It is truly one of the great romantic paintings in the world. I came out from the Rembrandt painting, and then I went to the Stedelijk. I’d been trained at that point just in figurative art. For the four years previously, I’d been in a life room. And I saw this painting, a white square on a white square. I didn’t know what it was, but I got the same emotional take that I got from the Rembrandt. It blew me away, took me off balance. I turned away, came back. I had no way of dealing with it intellectually. I’d never been faced with avant-garde art. I didn’t do anything about it. But several years later, I read that Malevich, when asked what his ambition was for painting, said it was to imbue the square with feeling. Well, that’s what Rembrandt did. So the connection was immediate. Then I didn’t have this problem of why I liked Rembrandt and why I liked certain contemporary art, why I grew to like Jackson Pollock. That is what they were doing: they were imbuing the square with feeling. I’d never read that, never heard of that, but it seemed to be right on."
Nicholas Forrest reviews an exhibition of paintings by John Walker at Tim Olsen Gallery, Sydney, Australia, on view through December 16, 2012.
Forrest writes: "In [Walker's] latest series of large-scale paintings, a rogue element emerges that dominates the canvas yet awakens the landscape scene to which it is tied... totemic forms – provocatively shrouded in yellows, reds and blues – entice the viewer into the landscape, the next moment they command undivided attention... The artist himself recalls being inspired by the crosses commemorating a life lost through a car or motorcycle accident that often appear by the side of the road, where they are usually anchored to telegraph poles or trees. He also had a desire to see what colour would look like on his usual, more earthy palette... Appearing foreign to the environment in which they are entwined, the prominent geometric figures exhibit a ghostly presence suggestive of a more urban environment, from which they have perhaps been extricated to haunt the natural world which they now inhabit."
Edited by artist Brett Baker, Painters' Table highlights writing from the painting blogosphere as it is published and serves as a platform for exploring blogs that focus primarily on the subject of painting.


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FORT DRUM--Sgt. Thomas Borthwick and Private First Class Dominic Barillaro, Soldiers from the Quarry Platoon, 204th Engineer Battalion working a rock drill for a quarry blast project at range 44 during Annual Training at Fort Drum, May 8, 2018. The Quarry Platoon is one of six units in the Army inventory whose mission is to plan, conduct, prepare and perform rock crushing operations in support of horizontal engineer units conducting road and airfield projects.
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Army.mil -- Tue, 11 Dec 2018 Six New York National Guard Soldiers will be part of National Army Museum NEW YORK -- When the National Museum of the United States Army opens to the public outside Washington, D.C. in 2020; six New York Army National Guard Soldiers will be a permanent part of it.
Times Union -- Mon, 10 Dec 2018 DUTY CALLS: 42nd Infantry Division gets new top enlisted soldier New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Corey Cush, an Afghanistan war veteran, has become the top enlisted soldier in the Troy-based 42nd Infantry Division.
Saratogian -- Sat, 08 Dec 2018 New exhibit details Korean, Vietnam wars Memories come flooding back for Dave Wallingford as he surveys a permanent new exhibit, containing some of his own gear, at the New York State Military Museum on Lake Avenue.


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ProAmpac will use its County Donegal facility in Ireland to supply flexible pet food packaging for C&D Foods
Flexible packaging company ProAmpac has secured a multi-year and multi-million contract to supply flexible pet food packaging for C&D Foods, the pet food division of ABP Food Group.
C&D Foods a private label pet food manufacturer and is based in Edgeworthstown, County Longford, Ireland.
The company employs around 452 people in Ireland and up to 1,148 more in seven European countries.
C&D Foods managing director Colm Dore said: “ProAmpac is innovative and forward looking in its approach, and the development of sustainable packaging is fully aligned with C&D’s strategic objectives. We look forward to working with them for many years to come.”
ProAmpac will use its County Donegal facility in Ireland to supply flexible pet food packaging for C&D Foods.
Both companies are currently conducting trials with a sustainable pet food pouch, which is expected to be launched by the end of this year.
ProAmpac stated that the pouch will be fully recyclable when new advanced recyclable solutions are launched into multiple European markets.
ProAmpac’s Donegal facility, which is merged with the former Rapid Action Packaging, offers sustainable cellulose-based packaging products for fresh prepared and ready-to-eat food-to-go.
The comprehensive packaging offerings consist of sandwich packs, trays, wraps, and soft wraps for standard flow wrap machines.
ProAmpac Donegal operations director John McDermott said: “This is an opportunity for our firms to collaborate in developing leading-edge packaging innovations in Ireland and across Europe.
“But it is also a partnership that will facilitate expansion of production and employment at ProAmpac Ireland and reposition our facility there as a global hub for sustainable packaging innovation for both pet food as well as ready-to-eat meals.”
ProAmpac is owned by Pritzker Private Capital along with management and co-investors.

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What does stitch count mean on embroidery machine?
The stitch count on an embroidery machine is the number of stitches the machine has made. … In fact, according to one embroidery machine owner, a machine is “just getting broken in” at 1 million stitches.
How many stitches does an embroidery machine last?
40 million stitches between maintenance is pretty common. They are a very easy machine to maintain and it will do everything my Barudan will do. My brothers have been running for about 5 years now and I’ve had one broken automatic threader(a $15 part and it was my fault it broke).
How often should you service your embroidery machine?
How often should you service your embroidery machine? The Brother website suggests getting your embroidery machine serviced after every 1500 hours of use.
What is a stitch count?
Stitch count can be defined as the number of stitches used to embroider a particular logo or design. The larger the logo or design is, the greater the number of stitches that will be needed.
Where is RiCOMA embroidery machine made?
We are headquartered in Miami, USA and own a production facility in Huizhou city, a marketing center in Shenzhen city, China. RiCOMA is a multinational high-tech enterprise engaged in R&D, manufacturing, sales and service of garment decoration equipment and software.
How long does a Brother embroidery machine last?
It is a good question as people want to make sure they get their money’s worth out of their purchases. How long will my sewing machine last? With proper storage and maintenance along with careful use, you can expect your sewing machine to last over 5 years.
How much does a commercial embroidery machine cost?
Machine price for single-head commercial embroidery machines typically varies from $12,000 to up to $20,000. Many of these machines are computerized, but some still aren’t. A computerized embroidery machine has an internal computer and, therefore, can run on its own without the use of a computer.
What is the price of embroidery machine in India?
How does price of Embroidery Machine vary on Types Of Embroidery Machine?
Questions & Answers on Embroidery Machine.
|Types Of Embroidery Machine||Min Price||Max Price|
|Sequin Machine||Rs 350000/Piece||Rs 2000000/Piece|
|Sequin Machine||Rs 150000/Set||Rs 1500000/Set|


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The Eureka Springs Indie Film Fest, a new, 3-day event celebrating the art of independent filmmaking, especially those films made in Arkansas, will take place from January 23 to January 25, 2014. Set in the unique Ozark Mountain town in Arkansas, the festival aspires to promote and encourage independent filmmakers of all ages and celebrates the art of filmmaking in the community and beyond. Independent films that inspire, enlighten and entertain will be shown in the historic Eureka Springs City Auditorium at 32 S. Main St.
Director Mike Looney will screen his documentary The Big Shootout…..The Life and Times of 1969. This independent film documents the 1969 National Championship Game between the Texas Longhorns and the Arkansas Razorbacks, heralded as the "game of the century."
Low Key Arts will present “Arkansas Shorts” made by natives and current residents of Arkansas. The films, that run 10 minutes or less, are directed by professionals, amateurs, hobbyists, and beginners alike. All genres of film will be represented including narrative, experimental, documentary, music video, and animation. Included will be Valley of the Vapors, a film about the heart and soul behind the Valley of the Vapors Independent Music Festival.
Attendees also will screen all Indie Awards finalists. An Indie Awards Show will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014. A schedule of all screenings may be found here.
Speakers will include: Cristopher Crane, executive director of the Arkansas Film Commission and the Arkansas Production Alliance; Bob Blair and Don Blair, owners of VCI Entertainment of Tulsa; Kini Kay, award winning sound designer, editor and foley artist and Bayou Bennett, a Eureka Springs native who now resides in Hollywood where she heads up her own film company, Dolce Films.
A Young Filmmaker panel will be conducted by Doug Wynn, Rod Slane and Bayou Bennett. The panel will be free to all under the age of 18. They share a passion to encourage creativity in all youth and give them the inspiration and tools needed for independent expression and appreciation of the arts. The panel is scheduled for Saturday morning from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Passes for the Indie Film Fest are on sale here or by calling (479) 363-8185. A three-day, full access pass is $25 and includes all screenings, special presentations, panels, Indie Award Show and After Party. A one-day pass is $10 and an Indie Award Show pass is $5.
Following the awards show, attendees are invited to attend the After Party at Voulez Vous Lounge at 63 Spring St., featuring music from Leah and the Mojo Doctors.

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Treachery In Beatdown City's Story Was Updated Until The Final Days Of Development
In order to ensure Treachery in Beatdown City remained relevant to current events, its story saw revisions all the way up until the game was set to ship.
Treachery in Beatdown City is a beat-'em-up fighter with both RPG and tactics-influenced mechanics. Its story is also incredibly relevant to the current-day culture and political climate, so though game designer, artist, and writer Shawn Alexander Allen started on the game's story back in 2012, he had to keep updating the narrative all the way up to the final days of the game's development.
As an example, Allen told GamesIndustry.Biz that mentions of the gig economy, the influence of gentrification when it comes to online dating, privatization of public services, and surveillance states were all added in later drafts of Treachery in Beatdown City's scripts.
"These are all things that made it in the last few months of script revisions," Allen says. "It didn't change the game much; it changed the flow of conversation and it actually made things make a lot more sense. Like, how do you know all this information about this character? That's fine as a gameplay element, but is it actually ethical for you to have all this information? It ended up making the conversations a bit more sobering, and makes people start wondering a bit more about what the police's role is."
Allen added that he didn't set out to make a game that would tell players "what to vote for." Instead, he set out to tell an entertaining story "with political musings" within a video game that is fun to play. He likens Treachery in Beatdown City to the Fast and Furious franchise. "Those movies have fun and they have their objectifying moments where they're stuck in the old Fast and Furious car culture thing, and they're an amazing mish-mash," Allen said. "The fact that they have Charlize Thereon as the bad guy and she's a white woman with dreads? Someone did that on purpose. They were like, 'Who is the worst person possible?' And it's a misguided anarchist who has dreads on and thinks people are expendable. That's obviously someone saying something."
In GameSpot's Treachery in Beatdown City review, Funké Joseph writes, "Treachery in Beatdown City uses humor skillfully as a tool to deal with contemporary issues with the gig economy, insidious tech company ploys, and obnoxious bigots. It has some lulls and a bit of an abrupt conclusion, but that's overshadowed by how especially fun the conversations and combat are."
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Today I had a family of 7 people do the street food tour and we tried 8 different snacks at different stalls around Insadong. It was a good day and I was surprised to find that the little kids aged 2 and 5 ate and enjoyed almost all the different types of food. They especially liked the fresh steamed dumplings and the kimbap. Korea's street food scene is quite exceptional and you can get a varied and filling meal at almost any place you visit. I highly recommend you try it out.


On December 25th the Israeli army invaded Bethlehem, and in the course of its incursion into Palestinian territory, it released skunk gas on the "little town of Bethlehem." This is a chemical substance that smells like feces and rotten meat.
What a phenomenal insult to Christians who on this very day around the world were remembering the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and singing songs about that city!
How can this be ignored by CBC? Are there not millions of Christians in Canada that care about Bethlehem and what happens there, especially on Christmas Day?
Just who does CBC work for? Is CBC's prime agenda to protect Israel and keep Canadians ignorant of what happens there? It seems obviously to be the case.
How can we tolerate CBC intentionally keeping Canadians ignorant?


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Titans by the Numbers: 2013 Stats Tennessee Must Improve in 2014
While the record book may not show any difference, the 2013 NFL season was an improvement over the 2012 season for the Tennessee Titans in several ways. Unfortunately, there was too much that didn't change for the team to overcome.
Offensively, improvement was seen in nearly every major offensive stat category except yards per rushing attempt. Though there was definite improvement, it was also very incremental.
In the most important category there is for an offense—scoring—the Titans scored two more points per game than the year before. While it is good to see that the offense was better, it was not enough to make them even an average unit in the league.
Defensively, the Titans couldn't have been much worse in 2012. The defense made major strides of improving in every category but run defense. The Titans jumped 10-plus spots in the rankings from 2012 to 2013 in four of the six stats covered below.
|2012 Tennessee Titans||Category||2013 Tennessee Titans|
|313.1 YDS/G (26th)||Total Offense||336.9 YDS/G (22nd)|
|20.6 PTS/G (23rd)||Scoring Offense||22.6 PTS/G (19th)|
|207.7 YDS/G (22nd)||Passing Offense||218.5 YDS/G (21st)|
|6.6 YDS/A (25th)||Yards Per Attempt||7.0 YDS/A (16th)|
|105.4 YDS/G (21st)||Rushing Offense||118.4 YDS/G (14th)|
|4.5 YDS/A (10th)||Yards Per Attempt||4.1 YDS/A (19th)|
|374.9 YDS/G (27th)||Total Defense||337.9 YDS/G (14th)|
|29.4 PTS/G (32nd)||Scoring Defense||23.8 PTS/G (16th)|
|247.8 YDS/G (26th)||Passing Defense||225.8 YDS/G (11th)|
|7.5 YDS/A (24th)||Yards Per Attempt||7.0 YDS/A (14th)|
|127.2 YDS/G (24th)||Rushing Defense||112.2 YDS/G (20th)|
|4.2 YDS/A (15th)||Yards Per Attempt||4.0 YDS/A (17th)|
With the hiring of new head coach Ken Whisenhunt, the Titans are hoping to make similar strides to the ones they made defensively, from 2012 to 2013, on the offensive side of the ball.
In a year of transition to a new 3-4 hybrid defense, defensive coordinator Ray Horton would do well to maintain the improvement seen this past year.
If the Tennessee Titans, like their fans, are through with being a middling team, there needs to be clear improvement in a few key areas. Let's delve into the main areas of necessary improvement the 2014 Titans must make to become a playoff-caliber team.
Limit Number of Turnovers
The Tennessee Titans went four full games without turning the ball over at the start of the 2013 season while racking up nine turnovers in the same time span. However, by season's end, the team finished even in giveaways and takeaways.
Obviously, the likelihood of a team going an entire season without turning the ball over is slim-to-none, but that the Titans blew a plus-nine turnover margin is startling.
The turnover parade happens to coincide with Jake Locker's first injury of the season. Ryan Fitzpatrick accounted for 16 of the Titans' 25 turnovers over the final 12 games of the season. The Titans were turning the ball over an average of two times per game in that span.
The recent signing of Charlie Whitehurst may spell the end of Fitzpatrick's time in Tennessee, but barring major improvement by the offense, the Titans are incapable of recovering from such a rapid turnover pace.
When extrapolated over a full 16-game season, the Titans were on pace to turn the ball over more than 33 times in 2013. With a healthy Jake Locker at the helm, the Titans must get back to being stingy with the ball and winning the turnover battle.
Improve Run Defense
The Titans' weakest area on an improving defense was the run defense. While every other area of the defense saw major improvement, the run defense only showed marginal growth.
In both games against the Indianapolis Colts, the run defense failed late in the game and proved to break the spirit as a whole. The Titans are looking to beef up up front on the defensive side, having signed Al Woods and targeting several other free agents.
While the ability to stop the run isn't absolutely vital to a team's success, the Titans are in a division with three teams that emphasize the ground game. It's in their best interest to be able to stop their division opponents' strengths.
Putting Pressure on Opposing Quarterbacks
In 2012, the Titans sacked opposing quarterbacks 39 times. In 2013, the Titans only had 36 sacks, despite the team's overall defensive improvement. For all the emphasis the Titans have placed on improving their pass rush, the results leave a bit to be desired.
In 2011, Tennessee finished with just 28 sacks. While there has been improvement, the team still lacks a standout pass-rusher that opposing teams have to game-plan against. Horton has emphasized fielding an aggressive defense in his previous stops as a defensive coordinator.
Teams should expect to see several blitzes when facing the Titans, but the need for an elite edge-rusher remains. In Horton's final season in Arizona, the Cardinals finished with 42 sacks, and the Cleveland Browns piled up 40 sacks last season.
Points Per Game
As stated before, the Titans improved offensively but still remain a subpar offense. The Titans' 22.6 points per game was good for 19th in the league. No team with fewer points per game made the playoffs.
Coach Whisenhunt was brought in to help improve an offense that has been stuck in a pre-modern offensive scheme for some time now. Whisenhunt is in Tennessee to put an end to the days of a having a feature back and lackluster passing game.
The San Diego Chargers averaged 24.8 points per game by being able to feature the passing game and to wear down opposing defenses with their ground game.
The acquisition of Dexter McCluster has already signaled the likely end of the Chris Johnson era in Tennessee. McCluster is likely to provide a passing option out of the backfield the team has lacked since being in Tennessee.
Kick Return Coverage
Yes, the kick returners on the 2013 Titans made several costly errors throughout the year, but the Titans have already doubled up on shoring the area up with McCluster and the return of Leon Washington, per Titans Online.
Tennessee allowed 24.4 yards per kick return last season, good for 10th worst in the league. The coverage unit must do a better job of staying in the lanes and containing returners to help keep the field position battle in their favor.
*All stats are gathered from NFL.com.

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The Center, a Samaritan Center has a new executive director.
Carolyn Paden replaced Charles “Bud” Salanski who retired last year after serving as the executive director of the mental health agency for 15 years.
“I think she’ll do fine, we have a good staff and things seem to be moving smoothly,” Salanski said.
Paden, a longtime St. Joseph resident, worked as a nurse in the community for 35 years. She served as a nurse for the old Methodist hospital and most recently for Mosaic Life Care before coming to the Samaritan Center last June.
Paden said health care and community have both been part of who she is for a number of years.
“Mental health is something that is so needed because without a good, strong mental health your physical health goes down too,” Paden said.
Paden added that she loves working for the Center and feels it’s a great national organization that gives the local center lots of support. She feels her role is not to make changes but maintain the level of service that’s been established by the Center before she came on board.
“Bud, the previous executive director set up a good organization here and I just want to maintain what he has done over the last 15 years,” Paden said.
The Center provided more than 8,500 counseling sessions in 2016. That number includes approximately 200 clients who needed financial assistance.
For more information on the Center, A Samaritan Center and its services, visit their website at thecenterlistens.org or call its offices at 816-364-4300.
Article by Alonzo Weston of the St. Joseph News-Press
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Religious Amusements. The Lord's Prayer, Belief, And The Ten Commandments In Hieroglyphics.
London, UK: Carpenter, 1790. Engraving. 7.5 x 13 cm. Good with repairs to edges. Illustrated.
From the Collection of Hon.Gerald Henry Brabazon Ponsonby (1829 - 1908), Private Secretary to the Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland; son of the 4th Earl of Bessborough. Item #68-0532

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Chibi-Robo is back with an adorably charming amiibo and Nintendo 3DS game, but are they Japanese exclusives?
Update: Nintendo has released a new Nintendo Direct Micro today that confirms our hopes – Chibi-Robo and the wonderful amiibo will be released in North America. The new game will be called Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash but otherwise appears to be the same platformer seen in the Japanese video.
Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash will launch in North America this October.
Source: Game Informer
Original Story: The Nintendo Gamecube wasn’t considered the most successful console it its day, but it had some absolutely charming exclusives. One of the most memorable of these was Chibi-Robo, which followed a ten-centimeter tall robot as he improved the lives of his human family and their various toys. Sadly Chibi-Robo is a bigger success in Japan than North America, but fans will soon have reason to order internationally – Nintendo just revealed a new Chibi-Robo 3DS game and absolutely adorable amiibo that will launch this year.
Chibi-Robo‘s latest game was revealed on a Japanese edition of Nintendo Direct earlier today. Instead of exploring Chibi-Robo‘s usual 3D world, this game is a side-scrolling platformer that Chibi navigates using his plug and cord as a grappling hook. Players can use the plug as a weapon, pull themselves up to high ledges, or destroy obstacles blocking their path.
As with other Nintendo titles, the Chibi-Robo amiibo will be an optional attachment to the game. Using it appears to level up your character, granting it alternate skins and abilities. The full range of uses in-game isn’t clear, but one thing is absolutely certain – the amiibo is perfdectly endearing, and will prompt strong interest among Nintendo fans and collectors.
Of course, the downside is that we have no idea whether a North American Chibi-Robo launch is planned – both for the game and amiibo. Here’s hoping there’s enough interest to prompt an international release, otherwise the only place we’ll find Chibi-Robo amiibos is through marked-up eBay listings.


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About Samara Private Game Reserve Manor House
Samara Private Game Reserve is situated in the malaria-free Eastern Cape where time stands still, inviting you to pause, breathe and reflect. Discover the Africa one always dreams and reads about with spectacular sunsets and starry skies, surrounded by 70 000 protected acres in the Great Karoo.
The exclusive manor at Samara can be sold individually or taken as exclusive use, and offers total privacy for parties of up to eight guests in four luxury double en-suite rooms. Services include a personal ranger, a chef and a butler. Unwind on the patio and gaze over the 21 m infinity pool at the waterhole beyond, where game come to slake their thirst in the early morning and late afternoon.
Free of the restrictions of the Big 5 reserves, your professional guides will introduce you to the highly endangered cheetah, enabling you to participate in exclusive interaction with these graceful predators. Discover the secrets of Samara as you explore the untouched Plains of Camdeboo viewing magnificent herds of antelope, or gaze down on the same plains from the mountain plateau where the endangered Cape mountain zebra have found safe haven. Fossils that pre-date the dinosaurs and well-preserved Bushman paintings offer a fascinating insight into some of the historical intricacies of our Earth’s past.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice. Please note rates on the site are for one to four guests. For five to eight guests add an additional of R2000.00 per person per night.
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Things to do in and around Graaff-Reinet
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The Hester Rupert Art Museum was opened in July 1966 and declared a national monument in 1968. It holds a collection of over a hundred artworks donated by renowned South African artists. The museum is the fifth oldest church building in South...
(8.1 km from Graaff-Reinet)
Almost entirely surrounding the lovely town of Graaff-Reinet, Camdeboo National Park offers an incredibly scenic escape in the Karoo. Dating back hundreds of millions of years ago, the Karoo remains one of the great natural wonders of the world....
(6.6 km from Graaff-Reinet)
The Valley of Desolation – often called ‘The Cathedral of the Mountains’ – is a national monument and the premier tourist attraction in the Camdeboo National Park.Experience the breathtaking view of piled dolerite columns against the backdrop of the...
(2 km from Graaff-Reinet)
Graaff Reinet Golf Club is a lovely 9-hole grass course with views of the surrounding mountains. Visitors are welcome, and carts as well as clubs are available for hire. A driving range will give you some space to practice your swing.


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The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) is looking into the possibility that people suffering from Parkinson's disease – a disorder of the central nervous system that causes shaking and tremors in one's movement – may omit a unique scent because of sebum, an oily material found in human skin. This oil may be the key to early detection of the illness.
Scientists took to heart the observation by Les Milne, the wife of a Parkinson patient, who complained that his scent changed six years before he was officially diagnosed. She described the smell as woody and musky.
With the help of specialists in detecting smells, the leaders of the study may be close to finding an early detection method to help people realize they have the illness.
The leaders of the study, Prof. Perdita Barran, Prof. Roy Goodacre and Dr. Monty Silverdale, hope to "pinpoint which molecular changes in the skin might be producing the unique odor found in Parkinson sufferers," Barran said.
If a method could be created to sniff out Parkinson, it could prove to be highly effective and non-invasive.
At Haifa University, researchers were able to create a computerized system that can examine handwriting and infer whether or not the person has Parkinson's. The Manchester study was carried out with the help of Parkinson UK and the Michael J. Fox Foundation – created and led by the famed Back to the Future actor who developed an unusually early onset of Parkinson's disease.


OKLAHOMA CITY – Leadership Oklahoma, a statewide leadership program in its 32nd year, is accepting applications for its 2021-22 adult class.
The organization accepts a class of 52 members each year.
The program is designed as a series of issue-oriented forums and experiences based on the belief that knowledge is a key element and motivator of leadership. It consists of an orientation session, a mandatory two-day retreat and eight two-day sessions. Classes are held in locations that relate to issues of importance to the state.
“By learning about the issues that impact our state socially, economically and environmentally, class members are motivated to fulfill our mission of creating a dynamic network of leaders,” said Ginny Bass Carl, current program chair and founder and CEO of Giving Well LLC.
Approximately 1,600 people have completed the program.
“Leadership Oklahoma is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” said AJ Griffith, director of government affairs at Paycom and a former state senator. “Seeing all that makes this state unique and learning first-hand its incredible strengths along with unique challenges, is one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had.”
Applications are available on the Leadership Oklahoma website at www.leadershipoklahoma.com. Completed applications must be electronically submitted no later than April 1.


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The Vigilance programme is a £4.4m package of support to ensure local areas have the necessary tools, training and plans in place to tackle crimes of burglary and robbery before they become entrenched. That includes a crackdown on known offenders, particularly offenders released from short term prison sentences, pre-emptive support, training and additional resources. The 35 participating areas are those that have started to see rises in these crimes over the last 12 months. The monthly e-update will keep you informed about the programme, and help exchange and share good practice.
Download the latest issue of Vigilance (February 2010) PDF 225Kb
Community Safety e-Update
The Community Safety eUpdate has been designed in response to feedback from crime reduction and community safety practitioners. Coming straight from the Home Office to your PC, it offers information in a succinct and easy to read format.
- Community Safety eUpdate 1: December 2008
- Community Safety eUpdate 2: January 2009
- Community Safety eUpdate 3: March 2009
- Community Safety eUpdate 4: April 2009
- Community Safety eUpdate 5: May 2009
- Community Safety eUpdate 6: June 2009
- Community Safety eUpdate 7: July 2009
- Community Safety eUpdate 8: August 2009
- Community Safety eUpdate 9: September 2009
- Community Safety eUpdate 9: October 2009
- Community Safety eUpdate 10:November 2009
- Community Safety eUpdate 11: December 2009
- Community Safety eUpdate 12: January 2010
- Community Safety eUpdate 13: February 2010
- Community Safety eUpdate 14: Special edition
ACPO SBD Focus Newsletter
Secured by Design is the UK Police flagship initiative supporting the principles of 'designing out crime' by use of effective crime prevention and security standards for a range of applications. It supports one of the Government’s key planning objectives - the creation of secure, quality places where people wish to live and work.
SbD Focus is produced by ACPO Crime Prevention Initiatives Limited to inform organisations about news and developments in Secured by Design, ACPO CPI Ltd. and related issues. In addition to direct mail circulation and web download, it is available from police Architectural Liaison Officers
Crime Reduction Centre Digest
The Digest was produced quarterly in January, April, July and October by the Crime Reduction Centre Information Services Team and was issued to Crime Reduction/Community Safety Practitioners nationwide.
The Digest communicated information on schemes and initiatives on crime reduction/prevention to its main target audiences including: Chief Constables, Force Crime Prevention Officers, Local Authority Community Safety Officers, National Community Safety Network members and miscellaneous readers, such as voluntary organisations, government officials, and related bodies.
The last edition of the Digest was published in April 2005.The Crime Reduction Centre closed in July 2005
Last update: Wednesday, March 31, 2010


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Blake Lively: I’m Still Getting Used to My Breastfeeding Boobs
Being a walking Denny’s can be difficult.
Since welcoming daughter James in December, Blake Lively has been happily breastfeeding her baby girl. But now that she’s promoting her new movie, The Age of Adaline, the new mama has found that taking her nursing routine on the road has its own set of booby traps.
“With all the wardrobe changes, one thing I hadn’t accounted for was that I didn’t have time to pump,” Lively, 27, tells PEOPLE exclusively.
“So my proportions definitely started to, shall we say, increase throughout the day.”
And with limited time to tailor her ensembles, the actress jokes that her ever-changing chest nearly caused a fashion fail — live on TV!
“I walked out onstage for one appearance in an outfit that had fit perfectly when I tried it on many hours earlier, but by the time it got on me, I thought, ‘Oh, no! This isn’t going to cover them up at all!’ ” she admits.
“I was very worried about a wardrobe malfunction,” she adds.
Somehow we’re sure our hair idol still looked perfectly poised and glamorous.
For more from Blake Lively, pick up the latest issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday.
— Andrea Park with reporting by Kate Coyne


Wilson strikes "Country Gold"
Friday, March 22, 2024
– Anne Wilson put out the duet "Country Gold" (with Jordan Davis) today.
The song is on her "Rebel" disc, coming April 19. Wilson is best known for being a Christian music singer.
Wilson's collaboration with Davis comes after first sharing the stage with him at the 2023 ACM Honors for a live performance of "Buy Dirt." Serving as the first of three duets on the album, "Country Gold" written by Wilson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West, pulls inspiration from the biblical meaning of "gold" equating a symbol of spiritual wealth. Wilson and Davis blend their vocals as they weave narratives from their family histories.
="I am so excited about my new song 'Country Gold' with Jordan Davis," said Wilson. "I'm a huge fan of Jordan's music, and I'm honored to have him join me. This song is all about roots and remembering where the good stuff in life really is. I love the line that says, 'the richest people that I've ever known struck country gold,' and I hope you do too. I can't wait for everyone to hear it."
Wilson also duets with Lainey Wilson on "Praying Woman" on "Rebel" and Christian singer Chris Tomlin for "The Cross." A co-writer on each of the album's 16 tracks, Wilson teamed up with songwriters such as Nicolle Galyon, Emily Weisband, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson. Jeff Pardo and Jonathan Smith produced.
Wilson released "God & Country" in February.
Wilson just wrapped her first country tour as direct support on Scotty McCreery's Cab In A Solo Tour. This summer, she will play Tortuga Festival, Big As Texas Fest, Country Concert, Alive Music Festival and Kingdom Bound.


This animal took a nasty stumble and found himself wedged in a narrow ditch. Stuck up to his head in mud, and barely able to breathe, he spent hours in the cramped space as an emergency response team worked to rescue him. His story is incredible.
It seems that sometime during the night the animal had fallen into a six-foot-deep, 30-inch-wide ditch, just north of the town of Levin, New Zealand. And, of course, as he was stuck in the mud, he couldn’t get himself out.
Luckily, the Massey University Veterinary Emergency Response Team (VERT) responded promptly to a citizen’s call for help the next morning. VERT members, after all, undergo intense training and have seen all sorts of animal emergencies.
Hayley Squance, leader of the VERT team, has said, “If a large animal is trapped you do not try to rescue it on your own. It requires a multidisciplinary response.”
And the large animal in question – a thoroughbred gelding – did indeed require the efforts of multiple parties to free him. Certainly, the horse was stuck in such a tight space that rescuers could not attach straps to pull him out right away.
Interestingly, it turned out that this particular horse had not only been ridden for pleasure, but also in equestrian competitions that include dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. In fact, Squance told the Daily Mail that a gate had been left open, which was why this purebred found himself in deep trouble.
Upon discovering the stuck throughbred in the morning of May 10, 2016, then, the owners called vet Richard Munn from Horowhenua Vets in Levin. Munn was familiar with the VERT team, and he reached out to them for help. Luckily, the rescue team had experience with horses stuck in mud.
Plus, the Massey University team has 12 members at-the-ready for animal emergencies. This group includes vets, vet technicians, and even two members of the human rescue team.
So, the team arrived promptly at the scene at 9 a.m. to find that a neighbor and a vet had been helping support the horse’s head. The tired animal could do little else but wait.
“All we could see was the horse’s head,” said Squance, recalling when VERT first arrived at the scene. “As it was getting exhausted, its head was going into the mud.”
The operation, then, would require some serious heavy lifting. Therefore, the VERT team needed the assistance of the Levin rural firefighters, and the Palmerston North Urban Search and Rescue Team.
First, rescuers placed a cushion beneath the horse’s head to help him breathe more easily. Then, after evaluating the situation, they realized that they would have to dig the horse out of this predicament.
They borrowed a small digger from a neighbor, but it proved insufficient. So the next move was calling a contracting company to get access to a larger digger.
With that done, the following four-hour procedure saw digger operator Scott Stratton carefully widening the ditch around the horse. A tarp was also placed over the horse to protect him from loose dirt, and Stratton stopped frequently so other emergency crew could evaluate the safety of the sides of the ditch for any imminent signs of collapse.
Squance likened the situation to “a grenade with a pin pulled out in a contained space.” She also said that it was one of the most difficult rescues VERT has had since it started out in 2010.
The VERT team, though, is top-notch. And, in addition to advanced training for their members, the response team also hosts emergency rescue workshops.
So, after about five hours, rescuers finally managed to position straps around the chest, abdomen and rear of the agitated animal. They secured the straps to the digger’s bucket, and Stratton hoisted the horse out of the mud.
Once above ground, the horse was placed on a rescue glide so that he could be moved to a safer field. However, the horse had fallen or slipped into the drain and got stuck feet-first – something that Squance says was just lucky. If he had landed on his back, the situation might not have had a happy ending.
Fortunately, though, the horse recovered quite quickly, up on his feet only 15 minutes after being freed from the ditch. Squance reported that the horse was “up-and-about and eating but definitely quite sore.” He was monitored by a vet for 48 hours after the incident, and, as far as anybody knows, he is now safe and sound.


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well I was inspired by Lemonyx's sump build, so I tried my first diy tank build! I must say it is nowhere as nice as his but it is together. I used 1/2" lexan and machined it on a bridgeport mill it's 27x19x10 20 gallons. then I machined an overflow box and bent it 90 degrees with a heat gun.
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Lees Motel Ingham.
The entire Motel has been extensively refurbished throughout 2011/2012.
Some interesting guests and visitors over the years include the Governor of Queensland in 2007. The American Ambassador, complete with bodyguards, made a special trip in 2010 and has featured on Channel 7’s Sunrise as well as Channel 10’s travel magazine program.
Within the recently refurbished Motel we have 20 ensuite motel rooms. All of our beds are Sealy ensembles for absolute comfort with pillow top mattresses and colour-coded finishes . Rooms are fully carpeted with tea and coffee making facilities and the air conditioning systems that run in almost complete silence.
Facilities include a restaurant with seating for over 120 people (just great for family or business functions), a Beer garden/Garden bar with a lawn area for the children to play, Café bistro with à la carte and alfresco dining .
The Motel and Restaurant house the largest permanent arts exhibition of the natural wonders of the Hinchinbrook Shire as well as an extensive display of memorabilia covering the sugarcane industry and local history dating back to 1883.
The Lounge area has comfortable individual lounge seating, air conditioning, full carpeting and wide screen TV.
Location: The Hotel is in an excellent location in the middle of the CBD, directly across from Hinchinbrook Shire Council Hall, just 60m to Coles supermarket as well as the Post Office.
Style: a substantial building with large verandahs and open-air decks, although there has been accommodation on this site since 1875, the current upgrade has withstood the test of time over the last 50 years.


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Don’t miss the Clarins Big Beauty Event in
Haven Pharmacy Hollys Ennis from 17th September to 3rd October!
Your choice of 3 FREE Beauty Treats when you buy two Clarins products, one to be a moisturiser or serum.
But that’s not all…
Haven Rewards customers will receive DOUBLE POINTS on all Clarins purchases throughout the promotion!
If you haven’t signed up yet, collect your new Haven Rewards Card instore today to register and start saving points and treat yourself or someone else this Christmas!
Love the skin you’re in with Haven!
We’ve partnered with La Roche-Posay for Skin Health Month 2020
Haven Pharmacy Loobys are hosting FREE expert consultations with their skincare experts:
Haven Pharmacy Loobys Palmerstown – Friday 27th March
Appointment Necessary, please contact Marzena on 01 6264574
Receive your FREE Giftset with Purchase when you purchase 2 or more products (one to be a moisturiser).
The FREE Sensitive Skin Cleansing Kit includes; eye make-up remover, micellar water for sensitive skin and toleraine dermo-cleanser.
Whatever your skin concern, La Roche-Posay has dermatologist-recommended expert skincare solutions – even for those with the most delicate and reactive of skin. For both men & women, La Roche-Posay cares for your skin and treats conditions including oily skin or acne, aging skin, sensitive skin, dry skin & redness.
During Skin Health Month we have great special offers on Cicaplast, Effaclar, Lipikar, Toleraine and lots more of your favourite La Roche-Posay skincare ranges available at participating Haven Pharmacies Nationwide
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Pop along on Friday March 6th to Haven Pharmacy Kavanagh’s Enniscorthy
for their NEOSTRATA Promotion Day where they will be offering skin consultations
and expert advise on NEOSTRATA’s powerful corrective and preventative anti-aging products
available in-store to help you achieve beautiful, healthy skin.
Receive FREE skin consultations and one to one advice about the New Lift Active Collagen Specialist and Peptide-C Ampoules.
Try out some FREE samples on the day also. FREE Gift with Purchase!
Friday 28th / Saturday 29th February – Haven Pharmacy Raffertys Stillorgan, Dublin
Friday 28th / Saturday 29th February – Haven Pharmacy Raffertys Corneslcourt, Dublin
Wednesday 4th / Thursday 5th March – Haven Pharmacy Hollys Ennis, Clare
So why not pop in and find out more about the skin you’re in!
No appointment necessary
Join us in Haven Pharmacy Gildeas Kinnegad in Co. Westmeath
this Friday 7th Feb from 2 – 4 pm for our Spotlight in-store event!
It could be your wife , your mother , your sister or your daughter… It doesn’t have to be this way
Haven are ready to Go Red for Women this Valentine’s Day to help show our support for women’s heart health and raise vital funds to support the Irish Heart Foundation vital prevention and patient support
programmes and services across Ireland.
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in Ireland and women are almost six times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than breast cancer. However, 80 per cent of premature death from cardiovascular disease is preventable.
Worryingly heart attack in women is often missed as the symptoms of heart attack in women can be different from that in men. Rather than the classic version of a heart attack where someone is seen clutching their chest, the symptoms of a heart attack in women can be quite vague making it hard to diagnose. They can include nausea, tiredness, shortness of breath, back pain or tightness in the jaw rather than the more familiar scenario of a crushing pain in the chest that shoots down one arm.
One of the most important messages is to advise women, who are experiencing these symptoms, not to delay-call 999 for an ambulance and get to the emergency department immediately. Irish research shows that one of the reasons many women die from heart attack is that they delay in getting to the emergency department.
Understand the symptoms of heart attack in women:
Not all these symptoms are always present. If only some are present, don’t wait. If you think you are having a heart attack, get help quickly and dial 999.
Factors such as smoking, being overweight or obese, having high blood pressure, high cholesterol, being inactive or having diabetes and a family history of heart problems all increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Speak to your local Pharmacist to get your Blood Pressure tested, they will also offer a personal health and weight loss consultation and you will receive your own Health Screening Card. Your pharmacist will also advise you about the positive and proactive lifestyle changes you can implement to help safeguard your heart health. For example, you can also significantly reduce your risk of Heart Attack by starting your Smoking Cessation plan, and you will be advised on which Nicotine Replacment Therapy (NRT) suits you.
Here are some photos of our Haven Pharmacies nationwide putting the fun into fundraising:
Information Source: The Irish Heart Foundation
Paediatric & Adult Asthma Day with a nurse specialist in Haven Hollys Liosban Galway
on Wednesday February 12th from 10am – 3.30pm
Phone our Liosban store on 091 750054 to make an appointment for you or your child.
This is a free event.
Did you start off 2020 with new goals and objectives for the year ahead? Perhaps one of them is to get fit & healthy or lose weight… one of the best ways we can do any of these is to Go Walking! It’s one form of exercise that is both free and easy to do. There’s literally no training involved, it can be a great social activity if you want it to be…. and you can do it anywhere!
The Operation Transformation Nationwide Walks Day will be held on Saturday 18th January 2020. Over 100,000 people have taken part in Nationwide Walks to date with tens of thousands expected again this year. What are you waiting for!!
We all know walking is good for us but it’s actually more important than we realise. Click on the infographic below to see the 20 benefits of walking:
Being physically active is probably the single most important thing that we can do for maintaining or improving our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Physical activity which includes an active lifestyle and routine exercise, like walking, plus eating sensibly is the best way to stay healthy.
The National Guidelines on Physical Activity for Ireland were published by the Department of Health and the HSE as follows:
Children and Young People (2-18)
All children and young people should be active, at a moderate to vigorous level, for at least 60 minutes every day. Include muscle-strengthening, flexibility and bone-strengthening exercises 3 times a week.
At least 30 minutes a day of moderate activity on 5 days a week (or 150 minutes a week). You can count shorter bouts of activity towards the guidelines. These bouts should last for at least 10 minutes.
Older People (65+)
At least 30 minutes a day of moderate intensity activity on 5 days a week, or 150 minutes a week. Focus on aerobic activity, muscle-strengthening and balance.
Walking is the best form of exercise as it can be tailored to most fitness levels and health needs – and it’s absolutely FREE! No gym membership, no sign up fees – all you need is comfortable footwear, appropriate clothing for the weather and you are good to go!
Here are 10 tips to help you get started and stay on track:
1. Ask a friend to join you in your new exercise routine, you will motivate each other to get out there each day
2. Join a walking group like Operation Transformation – a great way to meet new people and interact with your local community
3. Go for a stroll after dinner each day instead of watching television – make this a habit like brushing your teeth or taking your vitamins
4. Give yourself an aim like walk to the shop to get milk or post a letter – it helps to have a reason to get to your destination
5. Change your route and explore different paths every day – that way it won’t seem so monotonous and you will gain more appreciation of your the surroundings on your doorstep
6. Leave the car at home and walk to public transport to get to work / shops – this is not only good for your health but you will also save money too!
7. Take the stairs instead of the lift or go the longer route instead of your normal routine – get those steps up each day
8. Aim to participate in a charity event like Darkness into Light on 11th May 2019 or other fundraisers in your community – build on your fitness so you are physically ready & looking forward to them
9. Keep track of your progress by using a calendar or a fitness tracker – you will soon see improvements in your timing and want to increase your steps
10. Remind yourself of the above 20 benefits – it’s not just a form of exercise but also a form of self care and mental well being
So come on everybody, dust off those trainers and lets get the nation Walking!!!
For more information on how to get started on your new fitness plan, call in to your local Haven Pharmacy for more advice!

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