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We have a morning mystery. I have no idea what to expect when I get to the British Museum at 10am, other than there will be two hoards, both from the Late Bronze Age, c. 950-800 cal. BC., that have recently been found, and I have to identify the contents and write a specialist report.
If any of you have ever watched Time Team, you'll know that archaeologists come in all shapes and sizes, and do numerous different jobs. So, we don't all dig. At least not all the time. Rather than putting trowel to dirt, I spend most of my time routing around in museum archives looking through collections of artefacts.
I'm a doctoral researcher at the Groningen Institute of Archaeology, University of Groningen, in the Netherlands. I am doing my PhD on the use of bronze weapons, that is rapiers and swords, of the Later Bronze Age in southern England, c. 1400-950 cal. BC.
I'm what they call a metalwork expert, specialised in the bronze artefacts of the Bronze Age, in my case covering what is known as the Atlantic Bronze Age, being the British Isles, coastal and Channel France, the southern Low Countries, and Iberia. I currently live in London, and am in the last 6 weeks of writing up my thesis.
However, I was asked on Wednesday evening by the British Museum's Curator of European Bronze Age archaeology in the Department of Prehistory and Europe, Dr. Ben Roberts, if I would stop by the British Museum and have a look at two new Late Bronze Age hoards that have just been discovered. Upon discovery they were reported to their local museum, where a Finds Liaison Officer for the Portable Antiquities Scheme would have reported and listed the objects. They have subsequently come to the British Museum to be studied and a short, specialist report produced on them.
It's these specialist reports, known as treasury Reports, that I'm going to be working on today, and blogging about.
I have no idea what to expect when I get to the British Museum, other than there will be two hoards, both from the Late Bronze Age, c. 950-800 cal. BC, and that there are fragments of sword and socketed axe in them…
Further details about the Portable Antiquities Scheme, your local Finds Liaison Officer and what to do if you find something that you may believe to be of historical and archaeological significance can be found on the Portable Antiquities Website (http://finds.org.uk). Elsewhere on the Day of Archaeology site you'll also find members of the Portable Antiquities Scheme blogging about their days too.


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Jets stuffed by Bills, fall back to .500
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. >> Geno Smith had little trouble describing his four-turnover outing against the Buffalo Bills.
"Just bad," the New York Jets' rookie quarterback said. "The way I can sum up this game for myself is: awful. I know that I can play better.
"I know that this isn't who I am or what I want to be."
Smith had the worst game of his NFL career, going 8 of 23 for 103 yards with three interceptions and a fumble lost as Buffalo drubbed the Jets 37-14.
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The Bills (4-7) scored 17 points off Smith's turnovers, and Buffalo's defense helped snap a three-game losing streak. Smith struggled all day, yanked in favor of Matt Simms after three quarters.
Jets coach Rex Ryan refused to blame only Smith, pointing to the four sacks allowed by New York's (5-5) offensive line.
"I don't think it's fair to just place it on him," Ryan said. "With that protection, you could've had Joe Namath back there and I don't think it would've mattered today."
Smith has now gone a combined 36 of 72 for 377 yards passing, with no touchdowns and five interceptions in his past three games.
Smith has particularly struggled on the road, where he dropped to 1-4 and thrown four touchdown passes and nine interceptions. Overall, he has eight touchdowns, 16 interceptions and has lost four fumbles.
The Bills also didn't take too kindly upon hearing the Jets spent part of Saturday at Dave & Busters, a chain restaurant and entertainment venue in suburban Buffalo.
"Me personally, I feel they're disrespectful in the first place, so it didn't shock me," Bills defensive end Mario Williams said.
Ryan defended the decision, saying it wasn't meant to be disrespectful.
"I don't know why that's added motivation. We do different things when we're on the road," Ryan said. "We went out as a team, so that's what we did."
Buffalo's rookie quarterback fared much better coming off a poor Week Ten performance in Pittsburgh.
EJ Manuel went 20 of 28 for 245 yards passing and two scores. And he did so with Buffalo playing minus both starting receivers: Stevie Johnson (groin) and Robert Woods (sprained left ankle).
Starting with Manuel's 34-yard touchdown pass to T.J. Graham with 4:13 to go in the second quarter, Buffalo scored 17 points over a span of 2:50 to build a 20-0 lead with 65 seconds left in the first half.
Safety Da'Norris Searcy put the game away with 1:14 left in the third quarter when he returned an interception 32 yards to make it 34-7. Marquise Goodwin also scored on a 43-yard catch for Buffalo.
The Jets, coming off their bye, continued their string of inconsistent outings in having failed to yet win or lose consecutive games this season. They became the NFL's first team to alternate wins and losses through the first 10 games of the season.
Ryan-led Jets teams are now 1-4 coming off the bye week.
"We've tried everything," Ryan said of bye week planning. "There's some coaches that give them the entire time off. We were kind of in between this one. Our team was fresh. We thought we were prepared. We just didn't execute. Simple as that."
The blustery conditions didn't help, with the game played on an overcast day with wind gusts approaching 30 mph.
Then again, Smith didn't help himself with two interceptions to Jairus Byrd. Both came on passes over the middle, with Byrd having to hardly move in picking them off.
Smith refused to use the wind as an excuse.
"We were throwing the ball and they were as well, so it wasn't really a major factor," he said. "I couldn't hit anything today. I just wasn't hitting my mark."
Buffalo was after Smith right away, forcing him to the sideline for one play after Marcell Dareus drilled him in the midsection on the Jets opening possession.
Dareus' linemate Kyle Williams was among the Bills to get to Smith, recording two sacks and forcing a fumble that Manny Lawson recovered at the Jets 4.
The Jets' offense sputtered. It managed just 57 yards and three first downs in the first half. New York endured a stretch of five consecutive possessions in which it combined for 4 yards, no first downs and committed two turnovers on 13 plays.
The conditions were so tough that a tear-away portion of the football-field sized American flag came undone during the national anthem. The Bills also elected against setting up several vending tents inside and outside the stadium gates.
New York's Nick Folk missed his first field-goal attempt of the season after a 48-yarder sailed wide right in the swirling winds inside the stadium. Folk's streak ended at 23 straight, one short of matching the franchise record set by Jay Feely from 2008-09. Folk's last miss was a 30-yard attempt that was blocked in the Jets' season finale at Buffalo last year.
NOTES: Jets WR David Nelson played at Buffalo for the first time since not being re-signed by the Bills in the offseason. He had one catch for 12 yards. ... Among those in attendance was New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who played a big role last year in negotiating the Bills' 10-year lease agreement to stay at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

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Nothing makes a summer adventure more enjoyable than having our beloved four-legged companions in tow! However for animals, the summer heat can be quite uncomfortable as our furry friends are covered with fur and walk directly on hot surfaces that can severely effect their body temperature.
To help keep our critters safe and comfortable all summer long, check out the following tips, ideas and products to keep summer from being a bummer for our pets!
1. Car Heat: Avoid heat exhaustion and DO NOT leave your pet alone in the car during the remotely warm weather. During warm weather the inside of your car can reach 120° in a matter of minutes, even if you're parked in the shade with the windows opened a little. Pet owners that carelessly leave their pets unattended in a hot car are now subject to hefty fines and possibly jailtime, so don't even think about it!
2. Let the Fur Fly: Dogs with extremely thick or long fur should be trimmed during the hot summer months. Regular use of a deshedding tool, such as the FURminator deshedding tool can remove tremendous amounts of undercoat hair.
3. Creative Cooling: Water or gel-filled cooling mats, cooling vests and cooling collars are great for dogs that are kept outside or if you do not have air conditioning in your home. As well, an elevated pet bed can help keep pets cool and comfortable and the raised sleeping surface keeps your dog off the hard ground, away from bugs and has an added bonus of great air circulation.
4. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate: Provide plenty of water and shade for your pets so they can stay cool. Be aware that water will vaporize on extremely hot days. Collapsible Water Bowls and Gulpy Water Bottles are convenient portable water sources for your pet, especially if you're on the road.
5. Exercise at Dusk & Dawn: Pets need exercise, but on very hot days it is best to limit exercise to early morning or evening hours. Keep in mind that asphalt and beach sand gets very hot and can burn your pet's paws. Consider protective booties to protect sensitive paws from hot pavement.
6. Avoid Sunburn: Pets can get sunburned too, and your pet may require special dog-friendly sunscreen his or her nose and ear tips. Especially pets with light-colored noses or light-colored fur on their ears.
7. Be aware of the Signs of Heat Exhaustion: Heavy panting, glazed eyes, a rapid pulse, unsteadiness, a staggering gait, vomiting, or a deep red or purple tongue are all signs of possible heat exhaustion. What to do in the event of heat exhaustion: Move the animal into the shade or an air-conditioned area. Apply ice packs or cold towels to their head, neck and chest or immerse them in cool (not cold) water. Let them drink small amounts of cool water or lick ice cubes and consider taking them directly to a veterinarian.
Do you have some favorite tips to share to help our pets beat the heat? I welcome you to share them with fellow pet parents in the comments below!


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This macro searches for the METIS library in the user specified location. The user may specify the location either by defining the environment variable METIS or by using the –with-metis option to configure. If the environment variable is defined it has precedent over everything else. If no location was specified then it searches in /usr/lib and /usr/local/lib for the library and in /usr/include and /usr/local/include for the header files. Upon successful completion the variables METIS_LIB and METIS_INCLUDE are set.
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In case you didn't know, two separate institutes within the renowned German research group Fraunhofer Gesellschaft have developed two separate watermark technologies, with one quietly gaining traction in the European audio sector.
MusicTrace, a spin-off of the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits, has delivered watermark technology to Optimal Media Production for a new service aimed at curbing online music piracy, MusicTrace Managing Director Christian Neubauer said Tuesday in an interview. The Fraunhofer Institute was the creator of the MPEG-1 Layer 3 algorithm, later shortened to MP3.
"Optimal Media plans a service that will allow music studios to use watermark technology to protect the music they typically provide on CDs to broadcasters, critics and others for review before commercial distribution," Neubauer said. "Music companies are very concerned about music landing on the Internet and being copied illegally. Our technology is designed to track pirated copies."
MusicTrace technology embeds a watermark in music stored on CDs. The technology makes slight changes to sound data; for instance, the change could be a higher volume intensity in a tiny part of a song.
The technology is already being used by the Austrian subsidiary of Sony Corp., which operates the German-language, audio-book Web site claudio.de, according to Neubauer.
MusicTrace was issued a patent for its watermark technology in 1996, he said.
But another Fraunhofer group is following closely on the heals of MusicTrace. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Integrated Publication and Information Systems Institute, one of 58 institutes within the huge applied research group, have successfully tested a software system, based on their own digital watermarking technology, for tracking pirated audio files in P-to-P (peer-to-peer) file-sharing networks.
The institute's approach differs from others in that it doesn't monitor the individuals who illegally download music but rather scans for content that has been illegally uploaded.
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Relatives sue Fairfield nursing home over woman's death
Suit: Woman had bed sores, maggots before dying at nursing home
Opening statements are expected Tuesday morning in a civil suit against a Fairfield nursing home.
The family of a local woman claims that Patricia Simpson was not properly cared for after she was admitted into Parkside Nursing Home in April 2008.
Her son and daughter claim that Simpson suffered from pressure sores, dehydration and malnutrition, multiple infections, sepsis and a maggot infestation before her death just months after moving into the facility.
Simpson's relatives said Parkside and Multicare Management Group were negligent in their hiring, failed to maintain a sanitary environment, missed treatments and did not report changes to the woman's health to her family.
"Defendants failed to adequately and appropriately assess changes in her skin, nutritional status, weight loss, hydration status and infections," the suit claims.
Court documents indicate the defendants will call witnesses who will testify that the nursing home was not negligent and that the standard of care did not cause Simpson's death, but rather her declining health.
Attorneys for the nursing home claim that Devine was left in a persistent vegetative state by a heart attack and brain injury she suffered prior to arriving at Parkside.
Due to her condition, Parkside attorneys said, Simpson experienced no pain or suffering.
The family is seeking punitive damages, although the amount is not yet clear.
The trial is expected to last about two weeks.


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I know this is totally off topic for me but this needs to be shared! My friend Erin Gate of Erin Gates Design — (definitely check out her amazing blog Elements of Style) This Saint Laurent ad is so completely dangerous to a young girls way of thinking that I had to repost.
Two days ago I was perusing my feed on Facebook when an image a friend/colleague posted stopped me in my tracks. I clicked on it to get a better look and was beside myself to see that this image of what I thought was a severely anorexic or sick woman was in fact an ad from Saint Laurent's spring campaign. Before I continue take a look:
To be honest, I almost didn't believe it. I knew that before I could write anything about it I had to confirm it was real first, even though the source of the Facebook image was a trusted one. I have made the mistake of skipping this step before and learned my lesson from it. Sadly, I confirmed it yesterday by going to Barnes & Noble and seeing it in person in the February issue of Harper's Bazaar. I don't even know where to begin to describe my rage and disgust over this image.
But let's start with this. There is a picture of me taken about two weeks before I was committed to a mental hospital for my anorexia that looks like this picture. Less glamorous, for sure, but the knobby knees, reed thin thighs and sunken eyes are the same. I was about 95 pounds and 5′ 9″ to put this model in perspective (if I could find it I would post it). I am not saying definitively that she is sick, nor am I "thin shaming" anyone, but I AM suggesting that to portray this image as glamorous and high fashion is brutally irresponsible and dangerous. Yes, there are members of society who are naturally very thin or drastically underweight due to illness or factors beyond their control (like the fabulously inspiring Lizzie Velasquez), but that is not what is being presented here. This is the kind of image that could (and will) be circulated on the bevy of pro-anorexia sites out there as an example of extreme thinness promoted and accepted by the fashion industry. Even more heartbreaking is the idea that young girls everywhere, otherwise healthy girls, may see this during a time in their life when they are easily influenced and allow it to make them feel badly about their bodies. It could ignite a dark place inside one of them, a thought, a behavior, a pattern, that could spiral into something devastating. Just as it was ignited in me.
No, one ad will not cause someone to be anorexic, but our society's ideals and attitudes towards what is a beautiful body could. No one could pinpoint what exactly it was that caused me to fall ill- I was never abused, neglected, bullied or tormented I was just like any other young girl. But one day I started comparing myself to others and thought maybe I should lose some weight. And then some more. And then even more. Until the prospect of having to eat a single strawberry would reduce me to hysterical sobs of fear. And this was during a time when models like this were not part of mainstream media- in fact, today the girls I admired on TV in the early 90′s would probably be considered "chubby". If we allow these kinds of images to become acceptable I am scared of what the future holds for young women- our daughters, nieces and grandchildren. THIS IS NOT OKAY.
Years ago I went to talk by the Council of Fashion Designers of America at Mass General's Eating Disorders Program in which some famous designers made all sorts of claims about committing to using healthier models in an attempt to promote a more wholesome body image and protect the young models who feel forced to be a certain kind of drastically thin in order to get work. Well, it seems those statements and assertions were not ones they took seriously. This image had to go through SO MANY hands to be approved to run in Bazaar- the fashion house, their marketing department, the model management, PR people, the photographer, producers, magazine editors and publishers. This model was lit purposely to exaggerate her breathtaking thinness. The fact that this was PERMITTED to be published is flat out disgusting. The fact that all these powerful people in the media could look at this and think "Yes, let's put THIS out into the universe" is baffling. To be in a women's magazine is doubly insulting.
For all the progress that the fabulous pro-women ads from Dove and others out there have made, one like this can set us so many steps back. I have no idea how we can affect change in the fashion industry, but I certainly hope that small efforts to stand up to things like this are a place to start.


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Popular and widely read Egyptian newspaper Al Wafd published the above picture today portraying U.S. President Barrack Hussein Obama as Satan himself. The unflattering picture has been making the rounds on Facebook in the Middle East and, according to Al Wafd, is representative of the hatred growing numbers of people in the region have for the American president, thanks to his staunch and unwavering support for Islamists and jihadiis — whether in Nigeria, Libya, Egypt, or Syria — even as they terrorize, murder, rape, and burn down Christian churches, that is, even as they engage in diabolical activities.
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ROCHESTER — The 14th annual Skate with Santa: Holiday Food Drive will take place at the Rochester Arena on Friday, Dec. 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. Santa is happy to take time out of his busy December schedule to join us amid the twinkling holiday lights and music. Admission is a donation of two non-perishable food items or personal care products per person to benefit Gerry's Food Pantry or $5 entry fee. Skate rentals are available for $3, first come first served.
"Every year it seems as if the need increases. Skate With Santa is such a wonderful Rochester tradition that benefits Gerry's Food Pantry as well as provides a holiday experience for families," says Chris Bowlen, director of Rochester Recreation and Arena. "The generosity of participants embodies the spirit of the season. And for those who did not realize that Santa is a whiz on skates; what else would he do during the off season at the North Pole?"
A warm room is available to watch the action as well as skate walkers for beginners. Dress in layers and consider bringing a helmet. The snack bar will be open for hungry skaters.
If you can't attend but would still like to drop off donations, please do so on Friday at the Arena.
For more information on Skate With Santa, the Public Skate holiday schedule or Learn To Skate lessons, please visit www.rochesterrec.com or call 332-4120.


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And the leaks continue! This morning we have three fresh 10.1 OS leaks for every variant of the BlackBerry Z10! These leaks are full OS autoloaders, so all you need to do is connect your Z10 to your PC via USB, fire up the autoloader and you're good to go!
Be sure to back up your device before you begin, and exercise extreme caution when loading a leaked OS.
If you're brave enough to give it a try, you can find the download links for your OS below. Be sure to choose the right OS for your device.
- Download leaked OS v10.1.0.1720 for the BlackBerry Z10 STL100-1
- Download leaked OS v10.1.0.1762 for the BlackBerry Z10 STL100-2 & STL100-3
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Warning: Please remember that this IS NOT an official operating system release. If you wish to install this OS keep in mind that this may cause your phone to not function properly. Also remember, upon loading this OS, it will wipe your device clean. Make sure you back up your device before loading it. Otherwise, you will lose all your data.
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The Dirk Pinkerton series from Meyerco contains some of the most refreshing and unique designs we have seen all year. The knives are fun, functional, and affordable. Whether you are looking for a small concealable neck knife for defense or a larger neck knife for utility purposes, the Pinkerton range has a knife to suit your needs.
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MONTREAL -- Pauline Marois says it never occurred to her when Tuesday night's Parti Québécois festivities were interrupted that she could be the target of a gunman.
An attack at Montreal's Metropolis theatre shortly before midnight killed one man and seriously wounded another, plunging the province into a state of shock on the night Quebecers chose Marois as their first woman premier.
"I am profoundly saddened," Marois told reporters Wednesday, looking pale, her voice cracking.
Her news conference was supposed to be her victory lap after the PQ won the provincial election — although without the majority she sought.
"A man is dead for no reason," Marois said.
"Quebec is not a violent society and one act of madness cannot change that," she added, suggesting the gunman had "very serious" mental health problems.
Marois was hustled off the stage at Metropolis by her security detail while she was delivering her victory speech to her PQ supporters.
But she returned to the stage twice, once to urge people to stay calm, and a second time with her family and elected PQ members to finish her speech.
The first time she went back to the microphone was to calm the crowd, who appeared confused but not in a state of panic.
"What would happen if these people panicked," Marois said she asked herself. "I told my bodyguards I wanted to speak."
She said she did not know until police had taken her to a downtown hotel that a man had died. She saw an injured man at the Metropolis whom she believed was not in serious condition, and decided she could complete her speech.
"It seemed that everything was under control," she said.
Marois intended to speak with the families of the victims Wednesday
"Things like that happen and we can do nothing," she said.
Marois also told reporters that she had a first "cordial' conversation in the morning with Stephen Harper and she intends to bring up with the prime minister issues all parties in the National Assembly agree on, such as Quebec's desire to retain the long-gun registry and restore a Quebec approach to young offenders, treating them as minors with social problems, rather than punishing them and sending them to prison as adult offenders.
And in spite of the limitations of her minority government, she said she plans to go ahead with her legislative plans, noting the opposition parties agree with the PQ on the need to add daycare places and increase homecare for seniors.
She also expects agreement among all parties to plug a loophole in Bill 35 that has allowed myriad companies belonging to Tony Accurso, the construction magnate, to continue receiving public-sector construction contracts even after two companies with ties to Accurso pleaded guilty to tax fraud.
On more contentious PQ proposals, such as rolling back the $1,788 tuition hike and abrogating Bill 78, Marois said she will proceed by cabinet decree, rather than trying to pass laws.
Marois said once the tuition increase is cancelled, she is sure opposition parties will agree to abrogate Bill 78, criticized by Quebec's human rights commission for infringing on fundamental charter rights.
"I will then hold a summit," Marois announced, referring to the PQ plan for a summit, one-third of whose members will be students, including to develop a consensus on how best to finance post-secondary education and make university studies more accessible.
She also wants to go ahead, as planned, with her new, tougher Bill 101, extending francization rules to companies with 11 to 50 employees and applying Bill 101 rules to CÉGEPs and professional training programs.
Only those eligible for English schooling would be able to attend English CEGEPs, excluding francophones and the children of immigrants who do not qualify for English schooling in the province.
"I want to present the whole new Bill 101 as I imagined it," she said, without explaining who she will do so without a majority of seats in the legislature. "I will see how far the opposition will go."
Marois said Bill 101 has to be toughened because of the "worrying decline of French in Montreal and the Outaouais."
"That remains the centre of my preoccupations."
Marois and her team will meet with their counterparts in the Charest administration to plan a transition of power in about two weeks when Marois and her new cabinet will be sworn in.


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Madama Butterfly at The Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Tickets for Madama Butterfly by Puccini at The Met in New York here!
Anthony Minghella's breathtaking production has thrilled audiences ever since its premiere in 2006. Two of the world's foremost Butterflys, sopranos Kristine Opolais and Patricia Racette, share the title role. Tenors Massimo Giordano and Roberto Alagna sing Pinkerton, the naval officer who breaks Butterfly's heart.
Karel Mark Chichon conducts.
Madama Butterfly is sung in Italian with Met Titles in English, German, Italian and Spanish!
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Kings Extend Qualifying Offer To Jason Thompson
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., June. 25, 2012 -- The Sacramento Kings today extended a qualifying offer to Jason Thompson, making him a restricted free agent, according to Kings President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie.
Thompson averaged 9.1 ppg (.535 FG, .602 FT), 6.9 rpg and 1.2 apg through 64 outings with the Kings last season, of which he started 47. He was selected by Sacramento with the 12th overall pick of the 2008 NBA Draft and is averaging 10.5 ppg (.498 FG, .663 FT), 7.2 rpg, and 1.3 apg over his four-year career.
In accordance with the league's collective bargaining agreement, in order for a team to retain its right of first refusal with respect to a restricted free agent, the team must tender the player a qualifying offer prior to June 30. A restricted free agent may sign an offer sheet with any team, but is subject to a right of first refusal with the team for which the player last played.
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Feedback from my previous post (thank you all!) has overwhelmingly indicated that you guys don't mind one bit if I delve into my shenanigans from the Role Play side. In fact, you don't care if I talk about progress made on an alt when I've already talked about clearing that content on my main.
This is awesome! So, I spent some time brainstorming up some topics I thought would be fun to discuss. This one was a no-brainer.
Music Performance
Not all that long ago, FFXIV introduced a very rudimentary music system for Bards. Though the devs have expanded on this system, it remains quite limited (more on this later). However, where there's a will, there's a way. And the community keeps coming up with ways to take the tools their given to make awesome things from it.
I love music systems in any game I play. I have lots of fond memories of playing music in games such as LOTRO and Starbound — both which implemented a method of playing .abc files and hooking up to play as bands.
While I love music systems, I am not a musician, nor do I have input that allows me to play music on my PC (like a midi keyboard). So, any system that requires me to actually know how to play is one I'm not likely to be able to use.
So, when that's the type of system FFXIV implemented, rather than a file based system like LOTRO, I was sad. In fact, I didn't even unlock the ability to perform until a few months ago.
What changed this for me?
Bard Music Player
I learned from Reddit there was a program called the Bard Macro Maker. This program reads the notes of a MIDI file and transcribes it into key-strokes in the game as music.
The program was still in development and had its quirks, but it more or less did what it said it would. Excited, I jumped head-first into the world of MIDI editing (which I've done in the past) to create songs of my own.
I learned there were a ton of limitations, and found only certain songs really worked. There were some issues with held notes and skipping notes, so I decided to put off making too many songs before a fix to the program came out.
Then I learned that a new and completely re-programmed app by the same dev was in the works. This was finally released on this past Saturday as Bard Music Player, and is head and shoulders above its predecessor from what I've experienced.
Where to Start with Bard Music Player
So you want to use BMP to play music in game? I can help!
- Download the program from the website.
- Unzip the file and place the .exe wherever you want.
- Create a new songs folder in the same directory as the .exe file.
- Stick your MIDI files in the songs folder.
There's just one more configuration you need to know about — that is binding your music keys in game.
You get the performance skill from a level 30 Bard-only quest next to the Amphitheater in Gridania. Once that's done, you'll see a section of the Action menu called Performance.
Here you can view icons for the different instruments that are available. Just drag one down to your action bar, and click it to enter Performance Mode. By default, you probably won't have the expanded keyboard — click the little gear icon in the top right of mini-keyboard that appears for settings.
What we want to do is check the box: Assign all notes to keyboard.
Then, just go and choose which keys to assign to which notes in the settings screen. I followed the example on the BMP site, but I'm not sure if there's a right or wrong way to do this.
You MUST assign keys for the program to work correctly! Otherwise, you'll be missing all sorts of notes in all of your songs.
For other needs, check out the BMP manual!
Getting MIDIs
Now that the program is set up, all you should have to do is drop MIDI files in the songs folder and then load them in the BMP. However, there's huge limitations placed on what can be played in FFXIV, so pulling an unedited MIDI file off the Net isn't going to work.
Rule of thumb for MIDI files with FFXIV performance:
- FFXIV only supports notes in a three octave range (C3 to C6). Anything beyond that simply won't register and play in game.
- FFXIV doesn't support chords. So you can only play one note at a time.
This means you will have to edit MIDIs to have just one track, play one note at a time, and fall within the proper octave range. It's kinda a pain.
But! The community has also done a lot of work in creating and sharing MIDIs!
Where to find existing MIDIs:
- Join the BMP Discord – there's a channel for sharing MIDIs there
- The FFXIV Performances Reddit has MIDIs for download
- BMP MIDI Repository – lots of MIDIS to find here!
If you still want to create your own, the BMP manual has a section with some software suggestions you can use for editing MIDI tracks. I've used a combination of Noteworthy and Online Sequencer with some success.
Here's an example of one of my own traditional Irish tunes I converted and played in BMP.
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and Bard!


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* Tony Hall, former BBC news boss, is new director-general
* Predecessor quit after 54 days amid child abuse scandal
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* Hall only candidate approached for the position
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LONDON, Nov 22 (Reuters) - The BBC on Thursday named a
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but also has this incredible impact around the world, too."
Chris Patten, chairman of the BBC Trust which overseas the
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"I'm delighted that in moving fast we've also managed to
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"If we'd spent the next four months on this, you would have
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as well," he added.
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Patten said Hall was "the right person to lead the BBC out
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Hall, 61, who will take up the role in March, left the BBC
shortly after missing out on the top job in 2001.
He will also face the task of streamlining an overly
bureaucratic institution accused by its journalists of being
top-heavy with multiple layers of management.
Entwistle lasted just 54 days in the job, quitting after the
BBC's flagship programme Newsnight wrongly claimed a senior
Conservative politician had been involved in child sex abuse.
The broadcaster last week paid 185,000 pounds ($295,000) in
settlement to Lord Alistair McAlpine, a former treasurer of
Britain's Conservative party, who had faced public opprobrium on
the heels of the Newsnight report.
Repercussions from the flawed programme have spread beyond
the BBC. Commercial rival ITV agreed on Thursday to pay McAlpine
125,000 pounds after a chat show presenter showed a card with
the names of alleged sex abusers during an interview with Prime
Minister David Cameron.
McAlpine is also pursuing Twitter users who sent messages
over the social network naming him.
Entwistle had been widely criticised for lacklustre
leadership in dealing with disclosures on Savile and Newsnight's
dropping of an investigation into the late presenter last year,
shortly before the BBC broadcast programmes in tribute to him.
"The past eight weeks have been very traumatic for the BBC
but this is a significant day ... (that) marks the beginning of
a new phase," Patten said.
Hall's appointment was widely greeted as a sound choice,
although there were some concerns at his limited experience
outside the publicly-funded sector.
"I'm delighted. I think he's a very wise appointment," Roy
Greenslade, professor of journalism at London's City University.
"He's a rare combination: someone who rose very high at the
BBC, but who's also done well outside it."
John Whittingdale, chairman of parliament's media committee,
said the Trust had been sensible to move quickly in making a new
appointment but he questioned whether Hall would be able to deal
with reforming BBC bureaucracy.
"That, possibly, is an area where Tony Hall doesn't have
experience and there might have been a case for somebody with
more external management experience," Whittingdale told Reuters.


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We now operate as Full Table service. Our Carvery is now called roast of the day which will de delivered to your table.
We're now open! Local Government restrictions applyFind out more
We know how important it is for our guests and teams to be in a safe and clean environment. We are working hard to ensure the same great pub experience, with just a few extra measures to keep you, your friends and family and our team safe.
Safety is our priority
Caring for our People Makes Sense
- Looking after our teams means they can look after you.
- This starts with providing our already fantastic teams with additional training to follow safe COVID-19 working procedures and regulations.
- Each day team members will complete a health screening questionnaire to confirm they are in good health prior to beginning work.
- We ask that you do your bit and respect our teams and any requests they have. It's all with your safety in mind.
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Look out for additional signage in pub to establish safe, social distancing
Track and Trace
The easing of social and economic lockdown measures following the Covid-19 outbreak is being supported by the Track and Trace.
You should assist this service by providing your details to allow us to keep a temporary record for 21 days. This could help contain clusters and outbreaks.
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New ways we're keeping you safe
Washing hands
Deep cleaned our pubs
Online order at table
Safety Equipment
Face coverings now required until seated
Table service only
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Patients with Stage I renal cell cancer are curable with surgical removal of the cancer. Partial nephrectomy, which is removal of only the cancer and a small border of normal tissue, is the standard treatment for the smallest renal cancer (less than 4 centimeters in diameter). Depending on the size of the cancer and the function of the second kidney, some surgeons may recommend radical nephrectomy, or removal of the entire kidney. However, partial nephrectomy appears to be as effective as radical nephrectomy and preserves kidney function.
The following is a general overview of conventional and investigative treatments for Stage I renal cancer. Investigative treatments that may be available through clinical trials are discussed in the section titled Strategies to Improve Treatment.
Circumstances unique to each patient's situation influence which treatment or treatments are utilized. The potential benefits of combination treatment, participation in a clinical trial, or standard treatment must be carefully balanced with the potential risks. The information on this Web site is intended to help educate patients about their treatment options and to facilitate a mutual or shared decision-making process with their treating cancer physician.
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Results of clinical trials have shown that 75-96% of patients with Stage I renal cancers are curable with surgery alone.1
Partial nephrectomy (nephron-sparing surgery): Removing only the cancer and some surrounding healthy tissue—a procedure called a partial nephrectomy—is now considered the standard of care for the treatment of small renal cancers. The benefits of this approach are shorter hospitalization and recovery time and, importantly, kidney function is preserved, which is particularly valuable for patients who already have poor function or only one kidney. Preserving the affected kidney is also valuable in the event that the cancer should recur in the opposite (contralateral) kidney.
The benefits and safety of this approach have been repeatedly demonstrated in the treatment of patients with Stage T1a renal cancer, which is defined a cancer that is less than 4 centimeters in diameter.23
Partial nephrectomy also appears to be a viable treatment option for patients with Stage T1b cancers (which are 4-7 centimeters in diameter) if an adequate amount of normal tissue surrounding the cancer can be removed.4 Patients with these slightly larger Stage I cancers who are treated with partial nephrectomy have been shown to live as long and experience a similar cancer-free duration as patients treated with radical nephrectomy.5 However, longer follow up aimed at confirming these findings is ongoing.
For those patients with Stage T1b cancer that is more centrally located or those with multiple tumors, radical nephrectomy may be a better option.
To learn more, go to Surgery for Renal Cancer.
Strategies to Improve Treatment of Stage I Renal Cell Cancer
The development of more effective cancer treatments requires that new and innovative therapies be evaluated with cancer patients. Clinical trials are studies that evaluate the effectiveness of new drugs or treatment strategies. Future progress in the treatment of renal cell cancer will result from the continued evaluation of new treatments in clinical trials.
Patients may gain access to better treatments by participating in a clinical trial. Participation in a clinical trial also contributes to the cancer community's understanding of optimal cancer care and may lead to better standard treatments. Patients who are interested in participating in a clinical trial should discuss the risks and benefits of clinical trials with their physician. Areas of active investigation aimed at improving the treatment of Stage I renal cell cancer include the following:
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy
- Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Cryoablation
Laparoscopic surgery: Laparoscopic surgery is a technique that is less extensive and invasive than traditional, open surgery. During a laparoscopic surgery for renal cancer, the surgeon makes small, one-centimeter incisions in the abdomen and side. The surgeon then inserts a very small tube that holds a video camera, which creates a live picture of the inside of the patient's body. This picture is continually displayed on a television screen, so that surgeons can perform the entire surgery by watching the screen.
Both radical nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy may be conducted using laproscopy. In the case of a radical nephrectomy, the incision is enlarged to allow passage of the kidney. A small bulk of tissue is removed with a partial nephrectomy and the incision can remain small.
Laparoscopic radical nephrectomy has emerged as an alternative to open surgery in the management of smaller (less than 8 centimeters in diameter), localized renal cancers. Patients treated with the laparoscopic approach do not appear to be at greater risk for cancer recurrence 5-10 years after treatment compared to patients treated open radical nephrectomy. The two approaches have also been shown to result in similar survival.6 However, patients who are candidates for laparoscopic radical nephrectomy would also do well with partial nephrectomy. Thus the advantages of laparoscopic radical nephrectomy (shorter hospital stay and faster recovery) must be balanced with the advantage of partial nephrectomy, which is better long term renal function.7
Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy appears to provide outcomes comparable to conventional open partial nephrectomy. Results of a clinical trial involving 100 patients with an average cancer size of 3.1 cm who underwent laparoscopic surgery showed that all patients survived three and one-half years or more after treatment without evidence of cancer recurrence.8 Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy is a specialized technique and should only be conducted by a surgeon who is experienced in this procedure.
Radiofrequency ablation: Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive technique that uses heat to destroy cancer cells. During radiofrequency ablation, an electrode is placed directly into the cancer under the guidance of a CT scan, ultrasound, or laparoscopy. The electrode emits high-frequency radio waves, creating intense heat that destroys the cancer cells.
Radiofrequency ablation appears to be a promising technique for the treatment of patients with small kidney cancers (less than 4 centimeters in diameter) who are ineligible for surgery. Clinical trial results indicate that two years after surgery, cancer recurrence occurred in fewer than 10% of patients. Larger tumors (more than 3 centimeters) are more challenging to treat with this approach and are more prone to recurrence afterwards.9
Cryoablation: Cryoablation is a minimally invasive technique that uses extremely cold temperatures to "freeze" small cancers. In patients with cancer that is less than or equal to 5.0 cm in diameter, cryoablation appears to be a promising approach for removing the cancer. However, long-term research is necessary to confirm the benefits of cryoablation.10
1 Lam JS, Shvarts O, Pantuck AJ. Changing concepts in the surgical management of renal cell carcinoma. European Urology. 2004;45:692-705.
2 Joniau S, Vander Eeckt K, Van Poppel H. The indications for partial nephrectomy in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma. Nature Clinical Practice Urology. 2006;3(4):198-205.
3 Becker F, Siemer S, Humke U, et al. Elective nephron sparing surgery should become standard treatment for small unilateral renal cell carcinoma: Long-term survival data of 216 patients. European Urology. 2006;49(2):308-13.
4Leibovich BC, Blute ML, Cheville JC, et al. Nephron sparing surgery for appropriately selected renal cell carcinoma between 4 and 7 cm results in outcome similar to radical nephrectomy. Journal of Urology. 2004;171(3):1066-70.
5 Dash A, Vickers AJ, Schachter LR, et al. Comparison of outcomes in elective partial vs radical nephrectomy for clear cell renal cell carcinoma of 4-7 cm. British Journal of Urology International. 2006;97(5):939-45.
6 Permpongkosol S, Chan DY, Link RE, et al. Long-term survival analysis after laparoscopic radical nephrectomy. Journal of Urology. 2005;174:1222-1225.
7 Matin SF, Gill IS, Worley S, et al. Outcome of laparoscopic radical and open partial nephrectomy for the sporadic 4 cm. or less renal tumor with a normal contralateral kidney. Journal of Urology. 2002;168(4 Pt 1):1356-9.
8Moinzadeh A, Gill IS, Finelli A, et al. Laparoscopic partial nephrectomy: 3-year followup. Journal of Urology. 2006;175(2):459-62.
9 Varkarakis IO, Allaf ME, Takeshi I, et al. Percutaneous radio frequency ablation of renal masses: results at a 2-year mean followup. Journal of Urology. 2005;174:456-460.
10 Schwartz BF, Rewcastle JC, Powell T, et al. Cryoablation of small peripheral renal masses: a retrospective analysis. Urology. 2006;68(1):14-8.
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|Monday, May 14, 2007
Peter informs the Blogger's Collective about a series of protests against the arrest of an art student and suspension of the dean of MS University all over the country. Here are details on the incident.
By now, you would have read, heard or seen the news of the arrest of a student, Chandra Mohan, and the suspension of the dean of Maharaja Sayajirao University's Fine Arts faculty in Baroda, Prof. Shivaji Panikker. (For those who haven't, please catch up through the press links below.)Protests in other cities:
A simultaneous all-India public protest will take place on 14th May, at 6 p.m. The Mumbai protest wil be in front of Jehangir Art Gallery. Those attending are requested to wear black and/or white.
Date and time for all: 14th May, 6p.m .
New Delhi - Rabindra Bhavan
Mumbai - Jehangir Gallery
Vishakapatnam - Faculty of Fine Arts, Andhra University
Cochin - Kashi Art CafÈ
Hyderabad - Fine Arts, S N School, University of Hyderabad
Bangalore - M G Road, opposite Gandhi statue
Santiniketan - Kala Bhavan
Guwahati - Press Club
Unfortunately, I'm in groups at that same time so won't be able to attend, but I urge those of you who are appalled at the incident to go there and lend your voice. Even if you aren't technically an 'artist'. This is yet another form of suppressing our freedom of expression, it is an assault on our creativity, another crude and vicious attempt at politics taking over our educational system - and we should fight against it. Am sick of all this moral policing - putting an art student in jail, charging him with non-bailable offenses - come on, we're going backwards here. Who decides what crosses the boundaries of "outrage" in all these moral policing cases like what happened recently with Orkut and blogs? Why are those that attack an institute free? Do we take it all quietly? And its so ironic really, when so many of our ancient temples, manuscripts, sculptures and paintings depict erotica so overtly - even in the context of Hindu Gods and Goddesses which I have seen.
I like Ranjit Hoskote's perspective on this:
"It appears that the champions of a resurgent Hindu identity are acutely embarrassed by the presence of the erotic at the centre of Hindu sacred art. As they may well be, for the roots of Hindutva do not lie in Hinduism. Rather, they lie in a crude mixture of German romanticism, Victorian puritanism and Nazi methodology.
What happens next? Will the champions of Hindutva go around the country destroying temple murals, breaking down monuments, and burning manuscripts and folios?"
For those who aren't aware of the incident, Amit, who believes "isnít a Hindu then entitled to say that his religious feelings are offended by Hindutva? Huh?" points to many resources on this matter in a blog post so aptly titled Fascism in Baroda:
"The matter is being followed at Art Concerns, who have a detailed chronology of events up here. Do also read what Ranjit Hoskote, Gulammohammed Sheikh and Johny ML have to say, as well as this piece by Abhijeet Tamhane. Peter Griffin has more links here, as well as details of a public protest I intend to be part of in Mumbai."
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Google's move away from old school link building as the cornerstone of search engine optimization, to a more content friendly algorithm, places the importance of content creation front and center for many companies. If you are a marketing consultant, work in a marketing department, or own a small business you must understand how to create the types of content that your clients will benefit from and continue to support. Here are some ideas that may help you.
Where do I start?
Blogging: Before you begin formulating your content, you must have a publishing platform that matches your goals. For people tasked with writing for their brand, a well positioned blog sitting on your website's domain is the ultimate place to begin. Blogging software, most notably WordPress, provides marketers with the platform to begin creating messages (posts) that will support your product(s) and service(s).
Where do I create my content?
Setting: Many people will disagree with this statement but the fact is there is no correct setting, place, library, office, or dungeon that fits every person. If you need total silence and privacy you know a place that works best for you. On the other hand, if you thrive on social noise and chaos a local coffee house may suit your needs. Think about the most comfortable place you enjoy thinking; that may be your spot.
How do I get my ideas?
Dreaming: One of the best places I find ideas for content is while dreaming during a restful night's sleep. I have dreamed about writing ideas and acted upon them the next day. If you are passionate about your company, sleep is the perfect launching pad for ideas. An important tip is to keep a pad of paper and pen on your nightstand. If you awaken with an idea write down notes documenting your ideas.
Niche: Another place to research is your business niche. What is the latest news? Who are the most influential players? Why has the niche moved in a certain direction? Where is the next trend coming from in your niche? Look for evidence of something new or developing.
Experience: Detail your experience(s) that have an impact on your business. Tell a customer story that illustrates the impact your product or service plays in their life. Testimonials are great but you don't necessarily need a testimonial to write a great piece of content
Social Media: Twitter is my leading idea engine! The shear volume of content I can tap into at any given moment is amazing. Whether mining my real time stream, my lists containing tweets from niche specific accounts, competitor's lists, trending subjects, or hashtags, Twitter is the mainstay of fresh breaking news and information.
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Warriors advance with win over Pioneers
MILFORD – While North Union may have to play all its postseason games on the road, that hasn't hindered the Warriors through the first two rounds.
After defeating Emmetsburg 3-0 last week, North Union followed up with a 3-0 sweep over Okoboji on the Pioneers' home floor in Milford on Tuesday.
The victory propels the Warriors (18-22 overall) into the Class 2A Region semifinals against 12th-ranked Lake Mills at Lake Mills this Friday. The match starts at 7 p.m. The bulldogs advanced with a 25-20, 21-25, 25-23, 25-10 win over St. Ansgar.
The first two games against Okoboji followed a similar patter Wednesday. The two teams stayed close through the first part with the North Union pulling away midway through.
The teams were tied at 8-8 when North Union went on a 7-1 run. The Pioneers struggled to get their offense going and committed too many errors.
North Union took advantage of some key hits down the line throughout the night.
"When we saw the line was open, we took advantage of it," said North Union coach Hilary Elliott. "Sometimes we made some hitting errors and didn't make the best passes to set up our hitters, but that happens in volleyball."
In the second game, North Union led early, but the Warriors then began making some of those errors as Okoboji took a 9-6 lead.
But North Union came roaring back with four straight points, taking the lead on an ace serve by Autumn Boland. After a seesaw battle, which included a pair of kills by Sarah Rolling to keep the Warriors, errors by the Pioneers helped the visitors put some distance between the two teams. One kill by Anna Bauer followed by two from Emily Hagebock put North Union up 22-15. The Warriors closed out the match with a block at 25-18.
It's never easy to put a team away at the end of the season and Okoboji put up a good fight in the third game. After falling behind 13-8, the Pioneers scored six straight points to take the lead. North Union surged back in front by a handful of points, but Okoboji wouldn't go away. After tying the match at 20-20 on a Warrior error though, Rolling responded with a kill. Three Okoboji errors over the next four points gave North Union match point. After a side out to the Pioneers, the Warriors celebrated the 25-21 victory after an Okoboji serve went into a net.
Rolling led the North Union attack with 11 kills while Hagebock and Bauer each had eight and Aurora Oliver had six.
Libero Jordan Guerdet had 22 digs while Autumn Boland had 18, Rolling had 16 and Oliver had nine. North Union finished with seen aces with Oliver serving three and Boland had two. Oliver had three blocks.


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Maxim on Kluuvikatu street has worked continuously at the same address since 1909 and is therefore the oldest existing Finnish cinema. The original beautiful cinema was designed by architect David Frölander-Ulf and it was opened under the name Olympia (1909 - 1923), changing later to Piccadilly (1923 - 1931). Since the 1930's, the cinema has operated under the name Maxim.
The old Maxim had one hall of about 450 seats. In the early-1970's, the building housing Maxim had fallen into disrepair so it was demolished in 1972 to build a new two hall cinema by architect Eliel Muoniovaara.
In 1974 the new Maxim opened with two large halls on top. The smaller hall, Maxim 2, very carefully retained the old Maxim's gilded decor with pictures of interest and crystal lamps. The larger hall, Maxim 1, was divided into a spacious floor with balconies. Sandrew Metronome renovated Maxim in 1997, and was the first cinema company in Finland. Both halls got new seats and performance technology: 360 seats and 241 seats.
In October 2009, Maxim celebrated 100 years of a cinema operating at the same address.
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Auditorium of the Maxim, photographed in September 2006:
Thanks Ken Roe,I see a theatre like that and bet you finish your buttered popcorn outside in the lobby.lol.
Sandrew Metronome? What a delightful name!
Maxim is now under threat. The plan is to demolish at least screen one and build a hotel on location. The current lease is expiring on May 2015.
Here you can find pictures of old (1909-1972) Maxim and "new" Maxim (1974- ):
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ASU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.
In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.
Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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- Breazeale, Lloyd Caleb
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A new photovoltaic (PV) array power converter circuit is presented. The salient features of this inverter are: transformerless topology, grounded PV array, and only film capacitors. The motivations are to reduce cost, eliminate leakage ground currents, and improve reliability. The use of Silicon Carbide (SiC) transistors is the key enabling technology for this particular circuit to attain good efficiency. Traditionally, grid connected PV inverters required a transformer for isolation and safety. The disadvantage of high frequency transformer based inverters is complexity and cost. Transformerless inverters have become more popular recently, although they can be challenging to implement because of possible …
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This isn't censorship. It's called "mizutama kora" (水玉コラ) or "polka dot collage." Here, it makes a fairly tame photo seem racy. Because sometimes, it's not what you see, but what you don't see. Are you ready to see some sexy sumo?
Warning: This article might have content some readers will find disagreeable. Others might find it funny.
And below, you can see the original photo:
The polka dot collage effect was achieved by added "polka dots" that reveal the photo underneath. So, here's how it works:
For years now, mizutama kora photos started appearing online in Japan to make swimsuit pics seem like nude photos. You know, to sexy them up. In the West, this is known as "bubbling." As KnowYourMeme points out, the trend, however, began in Japan.
Here are examples:
And by 2012, the photos started to become much more popular online on geek subculture forums and websites in Japan. That same year, you could even see it referenced in comedy series Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger, which was laced with loads of otaku gags and jokes.
There were also apps that could reproduce the effect as well as pin-up books (not mainstream ones, mind you!) that were filled with polka dot collages.
And now, some people online in Japan are just screwing around with the mizutama kora, leading to photos like these. (Note the woman pictured—er, well, kinda pictured—below is Ayame Gouriki, an overexposed celebrity disliked by many in Japan.)
This week, a thread popped up on 2ch, Japan's largest forum, that was filled with polka dot collage sumo pics. Who knew sumo was so sexy? Maybe you did!
Photos: アメブロ館, sonisoni_dori, 眠気, Livedoor, Hayabusa, フォッカチオ広報, ichigo_opannchu
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