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To try to encapsulate the entirety of Manga Futures in one blog post is difficult. There were so many amazing people, many of which were experts in studies of Japanese popular culture. Their presentations ranged from foreign censorship to misrepresentation of manga and anime in media to the political agencies of fans. There were serious discussions and there were also sexy fun times. I don't think a summary would give justice to the wealth of knowledge exchanged over that weekend! The best that I can share are some of the lessons that I have learned from the weekend.
There are many things about sexuality in manga that remains to be understood
It's easy to think that with all the information online and with all the things published (especially with books that claim to capture the entire history of manga), we know absolutely everything about manga. Yet this conference proved that there were many things that remain to be misrepresented in media, particularly sexual content such as yuri, moe, erotic manga, and lolicon.
Japan's leading critics on manga, Kaworu Nagayama, author of Eromanga Studies, and Yukari Fujimoto, author of Shōjo Manga Tamashii, were present to clarify some issues that surround sexuality in manga. Manga's quite "notorious" for its sexual content. Media often represent (or misrepresent) manga's content as too sexual, erotic, or violent for its "primary" consumers, children. Nagayama and Fujimoto clarified that manga is quite diverse and that erotic manga for men and women have been healthy outlets for sexual expression for both male and female artists and readers. Nagayama stressed that eromanga had made significant contributions to manga. If anything, Fujimoto argued that manga's has the power to transcend boundaries, serving as a playground for both amateurs and professionals, erotica and general fiction, children and adults. Both Fujimoto and Nagayama stressed that there are people who misunderstand that manga (or comics) are for children alone when in fact manga matures with its readers.
Fujimoto used the history of erotic manga for women as an example of how manga matured with its readers. She cited the development of erotic images in shōjo manga and how they branched out to boys' love, ladies' comics, josei, and recently, teen's love (TL). Boys' love manga emerged as shōjo manga's attempts to transcend gender boundaries. As for ladies' comics and teen's love, these were attempts for women to express heterosexuality. Laura Miller also looked at how ladies' comics were at the heart of women's sexuality. Sadly, these sexual expressions in comics are often seen as obscene which made it difficult for her to research.
Fujimoto also talked about the abundance of sexual violence in ladies' comics. She stated that there was a difference in the rape expressed in ladies' comics vis-a-vis rape in reality. She used the term "harlequin rape", a kind of rape where desire is so great that it eventually leads to sexual aggression. She stressed that this trope is rather popular and is possibly a response to social norms. If anything, I think it stressed the remaining allure of "masculine" power in Japanese society.
James Welker gave an interesting talk about yuri as he traced the development of the genre by observing the publication of various yuri-oriented magazines. One of the things I find interesting about yuri was that Welker stated that it was a response to yaoi. The earliest use of yuri were associated with yaoi fans after all. However yuri, as we know it, tied with moe and geared towards male readers (although not all are men) was only a recent development. According to Welker, male fans wanted to experiment with girls in the same way that yaoi fans experimented with boys hence some of the earliest yuri dōjinshi were tied with Sailormoon and exploded with Maria-sama ga Miteru. Surprisingly, the first yuricon was not even held in Japan but was actually a convention in the US (and was more tied with LGBTQ media). Eventually, through various fan-organised events and eventually mainstream publishing, the yuri community grew and they eventually developed the genre as we know it today. Welker admits that because the genre is quite young, his research was still preliminary but it definitely was an interesting look at how yuri has changed in history.
Lolicon is a genre that is often perceived as criminal in media. Patrick Galbraith looked at the problems that surround what is often identified as lolicon and how misrepresentation of the genre happens in media (as with the CNN case). However, Galbraith did not examine the genre itself but rather the problems he faced when studying the genre. Censorship laws make it difficult for scholars like himself to study this genre and understand if it truly is as problematic as media presents it. His intent to study lolicon and eromanga doesn't mean that he fully endorses the genre. Rather, Galbraith believed that the dismissal of possibly obscene genres could shift our historical memory of manga. As it is, misrepresentation of manga in media, particularly what is and what isn't lolicon, is prevalent. Galbraith challenged scholars to be at the forefront in clearing these misrepresentations.
Sexual expression in fiction and art does not equate to sexual crimes
Given the nature of risqué content tackled in the conference, it was inevitable to discuss the moral panic raised by these "offensive" content. The conference had leading scholars such as Kirsten Cather (US), Mark McLelland (AUS), Sharalyn Orbaugh (CAN), Ling Yang (CHN) and Takashi Yamaguchi (JPN) to talk about the various responses to control these obscene materials.
Kirsten Cather opened the conference with how censorship has been exercised in Japanese history and how the controversial eromanga, Misshitsu (Honey Room), was the first manga victim of this censorship. Her talk looked at the strategies to defend the manga and how supporters reiterated the author's freedom of sexual expression.
Yamaguchi is particularly interesting because he has been at the forefront of defending many artists in Japan and their right to sexual expression. His talk highlights the complexities surrounding the Japanese Child Pornography Law and strategies people could take to resist it. His suggestion was to keep fighting for people's freedom of expression and hope for the day when he people could finally understand and respect this freedom. Here are some select tweets from Yamaguchi himself!
Prevention of crime should be done by education and prosecution, not by suppression of expression. #mangafutures
— 山口貴士 (@otakulawyer) November 1, 2014
Prosecuting Manga Artists for depicting sexual abuse or child abuse is like convicting a mystery writer for murder. #mangafutures
— 山口貴士 (@otakulawyer) November 1, 2014
The important figure is the number of people who had read the material and yet did no harmful or abuse. #mangafutures
— 山口貴士 (@otakulawyer) November 1, 2014
If this kind of manga is problematic in Japan, it is just as problematic in other countries. Sharalyn Orbaugh's analysis of Canada's child pornography law gave a preview on the problem of a law that encompasses even virtual depictions of "children" in erotic content. I find Sharalyn's position interesting because while she believed that Canada was a fairly laid-back and liberal country, her study of the law made her realise the difficult position she was in as a researcher because some of the content she uses for her research may be considered criminal. She then takes into account other consumers of anime and manga, particularly fans who produce fan art and fan fiction. She asked, "Why is it okay for us to fantasise murder yet why can't we fantasise about sex?" Orbaugh also noted that erotic stories helped some people deal with sexual trauma.
Australia has also followed after Canada's lead and Mark McLelland has long been studying how vague censorship laws in Australia affect not only the kind of content accessible to Australian audiences but how it can even implicate young fans who are producing erotic fan fiction or fan art. While it hasn't gone the deep end in Australia, things have gone worse in China. Ling Yang shared the censorship campaign of the Chinese government as it tried to get rid of porn (boys' love included) on the internet. Many BL websites have been shutdown leaving fans to adapt to these censorship laws. This effort has also led to the arrest of BL writers in China.
Fans are ingenious, active, and political
I might be biased in saying this but fans are brilliant. I'm not saying that fans are particularly special but when media often present fans as a legion of ladies weeping over the engagement of their favourite actor, it goes to show how fans are often misrepresented. More often than not, the most recognised fans are the worst of the lot and not the best of them.
That said, having participated in this conference and listening to other speakers talk about fans and their ingenious solutions to challenges gives me faith in the community. Nele Noppe's at the forefront of studying the business models that fans have created and developed in order to produce derivative dōjinshi. She puts Japanese and Western fandom in parallel, examining how they conduct their business as fans and how there is so much the industry can learn from their business practices as fans. Andrea Horbinski's talk about the fan response to Bill 156 (Healthy Youth Development Ordinance) and how some fans who opposed this bill used dōjinshi as a way to educate other fans on the issue proved that fans can be political. Even within an informal capacity, fans are rising up to challenge social norms. Kathryn Hemman's look at FFVII yaoi dōjinshi showed how dojin artists subvert and criticise masculinist ideologies as seen in grand, often, masculinist narratives.
The global development of anime and manga fans around the globe are astounding. Zoltan Kucsak's presentation about anime and manga subculture and industry in Hungary and how they continue to adapt to the times while keeping the community alive is amazing. Jessica Sugimoto's talk about religious fujoshi and their struggles in appreciating BL because it's "sinful" gives a glimpse of fans' difficulties when faced with their religious beliefs. While there are risks involved in appreciating "homosexual" texts which have caught the ire of some conservative religious governments (e.g. Malaysia), fujoshi remain steadfast. It helped that they are currently outside the government's radar however Sugimoto raised that should there be studies published about fujoshi communities in these places, are researchers putting their respondents' activities and interests at risk? Sugimoto's talk has raised new awareness on the possible religious challenges of fans.
But while there are fans all over the globe, there appears to be a rift between Japanese and non-Japanese fandom. Sonoko Fukushima, an artist from Kyoto Seika's manga program, shared that foreign fans have been disrespectful to their requests to not use or distribute their art online. The decision to put their dōjinshi in print was mostly to control who gets to consume their work. More often than not, this is aimed to a particularly small audience who understands the content and nature of their dōjinshi. However, when it's placed online, it's for everyone to consume, even those who may not understand the nuances of their content. Queenie Chan, a writer and artist well known for her contributions in early OEL manga, also stated that fans could be entitled in "owning" works as soon as they have bought or even read online. This raised issues on fanworks, particularly derivative works that often parody commercial media.
While fans have been at the forefront in answering some of the challenges they face with regards to appreciating their media, there remains to be many things fans have to sort out.
Manga has it challenges but it remains to be relevant
When Takemiya Keiko went on stage to talk about the future of manga, she carried with her the burden of all the speakers who were confounded about the relevance of manga in this day and age. Takemiya opened with the grim reality of manga sales going down in the last few years and how the attitude towards manga have significantly changed. In her time, manga was a mean to tell a story, even if it had a small print run. These days, manga was a mean for large publishers to survive.
Takemiya believes that dōjinshi, particularly original dōjinshi, is possibly one of the best mediums where artists can continue to experiment and hone their craft. She was quite supportive of this, especially given that she herself used to make dōjinshi. Takemiya shared how she enjoyed manga in the early days where it wasn't in the limelight and they were free to do whatever they want. When manga became an integral part of Japanese culture, it lost its freedom. She feared that as manga enters the global stage, more freedoms will be lost.
That said, she was fully aware of the various legislations imposed on creators and she challenged them to express themselves within these limitations, and if they can, push its boundaries. She shared this with her experience in mind where she worked in an environment where she can publish in magazines for both genders and she created works such as Poem of the Wind and Trees (Kaze to Ki no Uta) in order to help girls' deal with sexual abuse. She wrote this at a time when sexual issues were not raised in girls' comics.
Takemiya spoke as someone who worked for the industry as well as an academic who understands that there is a need to educate people about manga and as long as the medium remains free, it will continue to be relevant and transformative. Many of the scholars present in the conference showed how powerful manga can be and how there's so much that remains to be understood. As manga becomes more global, its shape will definitely change and it's become the task of both scholars and fans to keep track of these changes and protect the medium should its freedom be curtailed.
All in all, it was a fantastic weekend, one that made me appreciate manga and the community and industry behind it. My summary here's really just grazing the surface. If you want to know more about the discussions in mangafutures, head to twitter and check the tag #mangafutures for all the discussions we tweeted. There are also plans to publish some of the things discussed in the conference. I've linked to some that have been published, and I'll definitely tweet or update should there be papers published related to this.

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In 2008, a group of states in the northeast United States launched an emissions trading program, the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). With RGGI, these states—Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont—achieved what had been considered politically impossible: they forced polluters to pay the public for their emissions. In this first in-depth examination of RGGI, Leigh Raymond describes this revolutionary and influential policy model and explains the practical and theoretical implications for climate policy.
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Rock Me Like a Schwarzentruber (The Return of Amish Speed Metal)06/17/2008
By Larry Wiebe
Fans of bhangra-tinged Amish speed metal will be wetting themselves at the long-anticipated, longer-feared reunion of Phil Harris & the Teflon Starfish.
The new album is called "Bite the Hamster," and it's everything we thought might happen. After Phil's now-legendary onstage breakdown at Fjordfest '95 in Oslo, critics predicted the band would never perform together again, even in cages.
But those who've followed the Starfish in their many permutations over the ensuing years will welcome Harris' butter-churning flat-brimmed black-hatted return.
It's been a long road back for the one-time Flesh Monkey front man.
After years of rehab and intensive neoJungian tetherball therapy following his incarceration, Phil began to resurrect his career early last year with a few well-received cameo appearances as the mysterious barn-raising cow tipper on the FOX reality show *Impotent Gigolos.*
With the public's interest piqued, he followed those up with an only moderately impaired appearance at a Yuki & the Electric Panda Factory concert in Liverpool and, more notably, a magnificent (though severely impaired) cover of "Let the Sister Attack" on the recent tribute album to Japanese Indie band Bump of Chicken.
Harris' vocals are still as rugged as a Lancaster County pine bench and are often compared to a young Buster Poindexter crossed with an old David Johansen with a bad cold and a limp. If anything, his voice has only gotten crunkier and spongier with the passing of time, not unlike a salt-glazed butter urn left out in the sun. No more the incoherent ramblings of a euthanized squirrel that characterize some of the early Starfish recordings.
Combined with the near-psychotic drumming of Welsh legend Nic Sauvage, the muscular syncopation of bassist Gern "the Gern" Matthews, the gelatinous virtuosity of lead guitarist Thorax, all held together by the manic energy of Raj Cohen on the electric sitar, the 'Fish have created a Biblical manhood and layered wall of noise that "Zebra Fetish" could only hint at.
Diehard fans might be disappointed by the infusion of Sufi lyrics into what had heretofore been a strictly Kabbalah outfit, but the 13-minute mock-rock operatic "Thus Spake Spinoza" will have even the most hardcore Fishheads bleeding from the eyeballs and reaching for the ginseng. Mazal Tov!
In other music news, the Stuttering Weasels have fired their aromatherapist and will begin their world tour of Belgium in October. Oy vey!
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I lost all respect for them when they stopped painting their bling and dental grills black...
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We're'nt these guys on VH1's "Behind the Music" last month? Or was the "Reuniting the Band"? I forget. But it is good to see them back. My 15-year-old son has recently become fond of Amish Speed Metal and I wanted to get him some classic stuff to listen to. That new-fangled ASM is simply to English...
Daggone it! I don't think that this is a real band - and it so much should be!
Try "The Electric Amish" they aren't speed metal, but they are a real band. Mostly classic rock with spoof amish lyrics.
Have any death metal Christian bands played guitars yet in the shape of upside down crucifixes?
Sorry, didn't mean to type that, my only excuse being that I was hit in the head by a Bible once at a Stryper concert, and haven't been the same since.
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Are they the ones of "peace buggy"? ohh... wait wait: it was actually "peace train".
And what about the Yoder brothers and their band AD/BC?
How do they play their electric guitars without electricity I wonder? Do they pedal to the metal or just play "unplugged"?
I live near Ammo central in Northern Indiana. Depending on your local Parson, you can have electricity run to your barn or shop. Just not to the house. I know one Ammo furniture maker that had a public phone booth installed in front of his workshop.
The kids get generators/electricity for bands to play at Rumshpringa parties. And to keep the kegs cold.
The rules are really all over the place, it doesn't help that there are a bunch of different sects, from very liberal Goshen College mennonites, (Goshen College is a great school, most of my lesbian friends have gone there at on time or another) to conservative Mennonites, (they have their own special dress code - think Amish dresses but they can wear prints and tennis shoes and doilies on their heads instead of bonnets and the men generally don't have beards) Dunkers, Brethren, and every flavor of anabaptist you can imagine.
One sect can own cars as long as they are painted black and don't have shiny hubcaps.
Amish can't hit with a closed fist, but they can slap each other. You haven't seen anything until you seen a couple of grown Amish men in a slap fight.
"You haven't seen anything until you seen a couple of grown Amish men in a slap fight"
Wow... I thought "slappers only" was just a mode for multiplayer in N64's "Goldeneye". It must be cool... hehehehehe (Beavis n' Butthead laugh style)
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Great article. Isn't this all connected somehow to the great and wise Amish leader who once said, "Don't drink or drive?"
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Apple Unveils iOS 5, iCloud, iMessage at WWDC 2011
Apple has dropped a ton of new software at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), including a major update to its mobile operating system with iOS 5, which includes integration with Apple's new cloud service and features a brand new messaging system. The update is slated to launch in the fall, and will be available for the iPad and iPad 2.
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The Notification Center will feature weather and stocks at the top of the screen, and other notifications like call and SMS alerts under that.
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Apple iPad and iPad 2 (and iPhone) owners will no longer have to wire into a desktop or laptop and launch iTunes to receive future iOS updates. All future software updates will be delivered over the air.
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Apple iPad 2 owners can now mirror their iPad 2 display wirelessly to an HDTV through Apple TV. Through mirroring, users can display iPad 2 screen as it is, including all navigation, on a large-screen HDTV.
Several updates have been made to iOS 5's built in web-browser, Safari. Firstly, it will feature the all new Safari Reader, which will present just a website's images and text to allow for a more peaceful web-browsing experience. Safari in iOS 5 will also support tabbed browsing, and a Reading List feature to view articles at a later point across other iOS 5 devices.
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Apple's answer to the popularity of the BlackBerry Messenger service has come in the form of iMessage, which will work exclusively on iOS 5 devices. Users on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch running iOS 5 will be able to send each other messages and media over a Wi-Fi or 3G connection. Like BBM, there will be delivery and read receipts.
- iCloud
This could be the biggest news of the day from Apple: a new collection of cloud-based services for iOS 5 devices under the moniker iCloud. iCloud takes the old MobileMe services like mail, calendar, and contacts, revamps them, and adds a ton of other features and functionality. iCloud will also backup purchased music, books, and apps automatically, manages uploaded photos with a Photo Stream service, and provides users with 5 GB of space to use for extra document backup and storage.
These are just some of the features of iCloud, which will be thoroughly integrated in iOS 5.
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The list above just features the primary highlights. The update to iOS 5 also includes a new Reminders app, enhancements to mail and airplay, and camera updates, such as turning the volume up button into a shutter, the ability to take photos from the lock-screen, and some in-context photo editing capabilities like crop, rotate, and enhance. TabletPCReview's sister site Brighthand highlights more features in its iOS 5 news coverage.


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Contrary to the stereotypes cultivated by the corporate media and government agencies, authentic and effective community organizers are invaluable to the modern civilization (if you choose to call it that) we occupy.
Among other things, organizers develop indigenous leadership in our communities, raise collective consciousness , inspire hope, and teach people to work together to effect change individually and collectively.
This generation is fraught with contradictions and misunderstandings which often leaves even our community organizers conflicted and compromised. We can fight back and become more effective in our efforts by understanding and embodying key princples from the outset. Organizers must be clear-minded and refuse to hold any illusions or to promote them in the community.
To do this, I introduce you to an invaluable part of my organizing toolbox, Saul Alinsky's "Rules for Radicals" (this link provides you with the entire book). Take note that some community organizing entails internal work; The information below concerns challenging external sites of power:
- "Power is not only what you have, but what your enemy thinks you have."
- Never go outside the expertise of your people."
- "Whenever possible, go outside the expertise of the enemy."
- "Make the enemy live up to its own book of rules."
- "Ridicule is man's most potent weapon."
- "A good tactic is one your people enjoy."
- "A tactic that drags on too long becomes a drag."
- "Keep the pressure on. Never let up."
- "The threat is usually more terrifying than the thing itself."
- "If you push a negative hard enough, it will push through and become a positive."
Agyei Tyehimba is an educator, activist and author from Harlem, N.Y. Agyei is a former NYC public schoolteacher, co-founder of KAPPA Middle School 215 in the Bronx, NY, and co-author of the Essence Bestselling book, Game Over: The Rise and Transformation of a Harlem Hustler, published in 2007 by Simon & Schuster. In 2013, he wrote The Blueprint: A BSU Handbook, teaching Black student activists how to organize and lead. In April of 2014, he released Truth for our Youth: A Self-Empowerment Book for Teens. Agyei has appeared on C-Span, NY1 News, and most recently on the A&E documentary, "The Mayor of Harlem: Alberto 'Alpo' Martinez." Currently, Agyei is a member of the Black Power Cypher, five Black Nationalist men with organizing backgrounds, who host a monthly internet show addressing issues and proposing solutions. He runs his own business publishing books, public speaking, and teaching Black people how to organize and fight for empowerment. He is the founder and coordinator of Harlem Liberation School.
Agyei earned his Bachelor's Degree in sociology from Syracuse University, his Master's Degree in Africana Studies from Cornell University, and his Master's Degree in Afro-American Studies from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
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Welcome Vapiano Vienna No 8!
On 28th of July we opened our 8th Viennese Vapiano in SCS, which is a big shopping center. It is the second "mini" Vapiano and also the 2nd Vapiano restaurant located in this shopping center. We provide 290m² total size. There are 105 indoor seats and a patio in the food court with another 20 seats. There are quite a few new features like One-Stop-Ordering, our self-ordering points and some new interior details but also well proved qualities like our friendly Vapianisti, our freshness and the Vapiano feeling! So at that point of time, Vienna in Austria is the city with the most Vapianos worldwide!返至总览 置顶


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Today thoughts go to the garden of Gethsemane. It is the place where time was spent after the Last Supper and before the events of the crucifixion. It is the place of Jesus sweating blood, of the disciples falling asleep, of Judas's betrayal, and of impulse action of cutting off an ear. It is in essence an in-between time. A time of anticipation and waiting, for events are about to transpire. Jesus knew full well the weight and importance of what was to come. He maintained surrender through all the emotional intensity that could have held him back. The disciples meant well but could endure. Judas submitted to his greed and the darkness, Peter acted impulsively not grasping what was to come. The in-between times are tough. God gave us this picture of this in-between time as an encouragement. For God is faithful. The thing is we cannot rush the waiting, we can make things happen any quicker than they are supposed to. Each time anyone has tried to rush the in-between waiting, the results are not good. The waiting always seems beyond endurance. Yet, Jesus endured. He resisted going off on his own way or doing his own thing in place of God's plan. He submitted. We though can be much like Judas and do our own thing out of greed. We can be like the disciples and mean well but shut down. We can act on impulse and move in directions that are God's way, thinking we know the plan. It is in these in-between times that faith is tested. It is in between times that the twists of the heart and areas of needed change become apparent. The waiting tests and reveals what is there and what is lacking. The in-between time is always temporary and although it seems to go on and on and will never end, the duration is limited.
Right now, in essence each of us are at such an in-between time. We are waiting for the return of the King of Kings. We are following whatever path God sets before us and waiting for the results. Yet, it is this time that is key. It is our response that is critical. We need to learn our weaknesses and submit. We need to grow in faith. We need to be awake, alert, and sober minded. We are to endure whatever intensity of difficulty we are in. For this time is but temporary for Jesus is coming, He is coming soon. Yes, we wait but in the waiting we are given directions to walk in truth in love, to be sober minded and alert, and to make disciples. However that looks, God has intent to be glorified through us in whatever way He puts before us. So as we go through this in-between time we need to keep focus, love, and endure. This is what God asks and requires for the ways of self, betrayal, and impulse are always lurking promising short cuts and a way out of the in-between time. But this time is always for a reason, for God's love and patience is great and His desire is for all who will come, to come.
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The first thing you need to know about Skylanders SuperChargers is that the Kaos — the super baddie — is looking to destroy the Skylands with his Doomstation of Ultimate Doomstruction, which is pretty much the coolest name for a giant machine that can eat the sky. If you've been around video games for a couple of years, then you are probably aware that Skylanders isn't a new thing. In fact, it was the first of the toys-to-life genre of games that are currently finding a solid footing in the gaming industry, and SuperChargers is the fifth game in as many years.
New Skylanders, New Figures
As with the other Skylanders games, SuperChargers introduces a new set of Skylanders available for play. The new game will feature 20 new characters and their associated vehicles (which are actually functional. On the cars, the wheels move, etc.). If the characters and their specific vehicles are used together, the vehicle will get supercharged, but we'll jump more into the vehicle gameplay in a bit. Fans of the existing games will be excited to learn that eight of the new characters are re-imaginings of existing characters, complete with new looks, powers, and upgrades.
In Skylanders SuperChargers, the big new innovation is the addition of vehicles. There are a variety of different gameplay types for the different vehicles, including dogfights or races through the air, underwater or surface of the water gameplay, and open arenas or races on land. We were only offered a glimpse at each of these, but they all seemed to offer vastly different styles of play that would make it worth having the different types of vehicles.
E3 2015 - Skylanders SuperChargers Preview: Vehicles in the Skylands
Each vehicle includes a primary and secondary weapon, and are upgradeable and customizable with mods — 12 different ones for each vehicle –that can be found throughout the game. Some of these may be found in the new 'luck chests' that they have added into the game, which are hidden but can drop elements and collectibles. The drops from the chests are different every time, so it's worth going back to try to get something else.
As I mentioned, pairing a Skylander on the portal with their appropriate vehicle will supercharge it, giving it more armor and better abilities. It also changes the look of the vehicle to match the upgrades it is given when supercharged. The vehicles range from land, to air, to sea, but the whole game can be completed with only the starter set, which only includes a land vehicle. What this means is that optional sea and sky areas of the game will be locked until you obtain those types of vehicles to use.
Continuing a Success
Don't worry, you won't be spending all of your time in the vehicles. The great platforming and character gameplay from earlier Skylanders games is back and the game looks more stunning and vibrant than it ever has, like a living Saturday morning cartoon. The unique aesthetics of the characters and environments (and now vehicles) has always been a key part of the Skylanders success stories, with kids — and heck, probably even adults — looking at a character on a shelf and wondering what kind of attacks and abilities they might have.
If you own any of the previous Skylanders collection, everything is supported in SuperChargers. The prior portals will work, as well as every single character. The traps from Trap Team will function a little bit differently in this game world however, giving you boosts for your vehicles. There are currently over 304 figures available, if you include all variants, so the news that all of these figures will work is huge for anyone that has been investing in the series' collection.
Skylanders has its own unique corner carved out in the toys to life genre that other games can't touch. While it may not have the licenses that Disney Infinity or LEGO Dimensions have, its unique characters with a bevy of looks and upgrades and excellent platforming gameplay are more than enough of a powerful foundation to keep the series going strong. With the addition of vehicles and the support of old figures, we can be sure that Skylanders SuperChargers will represent another success for this long standing franchise.


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As a graphic designer I have always be fascinated with labels especially Beer and Wine labels. I was very interested when I ran across this article at DallasNews.com
Halbert, who lives in Fenton, Mo., has made a career out of illustrating beer labels. His work appears on packaging from Anheuser-Busch InBev, MillerCoors and Samuel Adams, so if you've had a beer in recent years, you've probably owned a piece of Halbert's art.
Halbert specializes in scratchboard, a technique where the artist etches black-and-white images into a clay board, giving an old-time, engraved-wood appearance. Breweries' design firms hire him to draw wheat strands or hop vines or malted grains for labels, packaging and advertisements. read full article here
I did a quick google search and found his website? http://www.inkart.com/index.html take a look and next time you drink a beer maybe Michael Halbert drew it


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Leitrim house prices rising by 1% per month
House prices are on the up in Leitrim with properties achieving around a 1% increase each month.
However two new national reports, one giving a 20% increase year on year for September, and another citing a 10% increase is causing confusion in the market.
However there is little doubt that things are moving within the county as auctioneers are reporting a surprising number of buyers looking for value. In fact a two bedroom apartment in Carrick-on-Shannon sold in less than ten days last week.
Nonetheless auctioneers are warning that houses are selling below the cost of construction and below the prices that were achieved 12 years ago. It is believed the average house price is now €120,000, 40% above its lowest point.


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Yves Guilemot: 'On the big brands, we won't be creating too many more'
Games Industry International recently had a chance to chat with Ubisoft CEO Yves Guilemot, and the topics mostly focused on where the company was headed -- and the fate of new IPs. Yves notes that there's a difference between Ubisoft (who is the "challenger" at 1.5 billion a year), and EA and Activision (who are at 4 billion), and that creating new brands to reach people is the best way to reach that level.
When asked about brand diversity in particular, Yves stated, "It depends. The goal is to have more diversity, more brands. We want the brands that we create, like Child of Light or Rayman, to continue. They're profitable, they're of big interest to the creators - things that don't take two or three years to create. You'll continue to see that. On the big brands, we won't be creating too many more. We'll still have teams with new things on the way, but we'll probably be doing less new things if the ones that we've created are successful. When a brand is successful you need more people taking care of it. Either you expand, or you focus. But, you never know. Those teams can be interested in new opportunities."
He obviously leaves things open for the future, but it seems as if Ubisoft will be playing it safe for the time being.
Guillemot: "We knew Watch_Dogs would really polarise people" [GamesIndustry International]


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Microsoft just sent out a self-congratulatory press release about Project Natal, highlighting the publishers and developers currently toiling away on games for the upcoming motion control system.
Those listed are:
Activision Blizzard
Disney Interactive
Electronic Arts
MTV Games
Namco Bandai
Square Enix
While some of the larger companies could be working on anything, others given an insight into some possible first-wave Natal titles. MTV Games? Rock Band. THQ? UFC.
In addition to those companies, Microsoft will also be holding a panel at TGS later today where Capcom's Keiji Inafune, Segas Toshihiro "Brown Man" Nagoshi and Hideo Kojima will all be talking Project Natal, where they will "discuss the possibilities for the groundbreaking new experiences that can only be achieved with Project Natal".
Brown Man, Kojima and motion control? Oh, we'll be there. Will let you know what goes down.


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Jump Junkies IV will be the best boogie we have hosted yet!
This year we will have not one but TWO turbine aircraft for the entire weekend. A Caravan as well as a Twin Otter! We will also have a turbine Helicopter joining our party on Saturday morning (more information on this to come as we finalize exactly WHICH heli it will be).
David Retzlaff, Larry Yount and David Covel will be joining us once again for load organizing. Wingsuits, freefly, and any other types of fun you can imagine will be available with these guys!
The Saturday night party will once again be hosted and catered by the lovely Karen at the McElfish's farm. Great food, live band, as well as beer and drinks! Whoo-Hoo!!
Camping will be available on the airport all weekend long, so bring your tents, gear, and smiles! And prepare for a rockin' good time!
Boogie fee must be paid by any licensed skydiver planning on jumping July 27-29 as well as those who plan to attend the Saturday evening dinner/party. Boogie fee is $40.00 and entitles you to a Jump Junkies IV t-shirt, and entrance to the boogie party on Saturday night. You can get your tickets here: https://www.pnwskydiving.com/event.php
We are so stoked to share the sky with all of our friends again this year!
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We are excited to announce our second annual JUMP JUNKIES BOOGIE! This year we will have the Grand Caravan as well as an A-Star Helicopter as our jumpships. If you are unfamiliar with the A-Star it is a turbine helicopter with room for 5-6 jumpers. This bad boy will get you guys to full altitude in 8 minutes!!
HUGE party at the dz (catered by the wonderful Karen Mcelfish) Saturday night! Live bands, an awesome raffle, and on-site camping.
Pre-registration is now open for this year's party! Boogie fee is $25.00 if paid using the form below, or at https://www.picatic.com/event14660578398451156 prior to July 15th. If you register after the 16th, the cost will be $30.00.
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The Movement Begins
"Notice concerning baptism. Baptism shall be given to all those who have been taught repentance and the amendment of life and [who] believe truly that their sins are taken away through Christ, and to all those who desire to walk in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and be buried with Him in death, so that they might rise with Him; to all those who with such an understanding themselves desire and request it from us; hereby is excluded all infant baptism, the greatest and first abomination of the pope. For this you have the reasons and the testimony of the writings and the practice of the apostle. We wish simply yet resolutely and with assurance to hold to the same." –Schleitheim Confession, Article I
One by one, the small group of believers trickled into the home of Felix Manz and his mother. They came quietly, because their meeting was illegal. That cold, January evening in 1525 marked the start of the radical reformation. These believers could wait no longer; one by one, they were all baptized in the name of the Trinity. They encouraged each other to stand strong for the truth of the New Testament.
Felix Manz was one of the principal leaders and his boldness aided the quickly spreading radical reformation. Repeatedly, Manz was imprisoned; sometimes he was released with a warning, sometimes he escaped. Then one day, a sentence was handed down; a different kind of baptism. Stripped and bound, Manz was taken to the center of Lake Zurich and drowned. He became one of the first Anabaptists to die for his convictions. As the water closed over his head, Manz once again testified to the faithfulness of Jesus and moved from death to life.
A Radical Step
Anabaptist literally means "re-baptizer." The radical group was given this name due to their direct defiance of the state church's policy on baptism. At the time of the Reformation, the Catholic Church not only required the baptism of infants, but also taught that infant baptism was necessary for salvation.
However, the Anabaptists realized that the Bible taught that only those who believed on Jesus Christ should be baptized. Baptism was an outward symbol of what Christ had done inside a person. Since infants were not capable of choosing to believe, they should not be baptized. The Anabaptist movement began when a group of Christians rejected their infant baptisms and chose to be baptized as adults. This radical step meant publicly identifying with Christ and also choosing to suffer for Christ.
A Biblical Command
The first Anabaptists weren't the only ones known for their stand on baptism. Jesus commanded his followers to make disciples and baptize them. Again and again in the book of Acts, people "believed and were baptized." The New Testament writers mentioned baptism nearly 100 times, and the early church fathers also spoke of baptism with reverence. Clearly, it is important. But baptism as a symbol alone is worthless; it is the meaning behind a symbol that gives it importance.
Baptism is a symbol of a changed life, consequently it should have deep significance for every believer. Yet, I look at my own baptism and wonder how much I valued it at the time. Was my baptism about becoming a church member? Or was it merely a ceremony? Did I take for granted what Christ has done?
More Than a Symbol
I think that baptism is something we are doing right. Still, it seems that baptism no longer carries the same meaning that it did in Christian history. Is it possible that over time we have lost some of the significance and are left with only the symbol? That's a dangerous place to be.
Marriage is a good example of this. Many people want a wedding ceremony, but what a wedding represents – Christ and his bride, the church – is forgotten. In the same way, baptism can lose its meaning if we aren't careful.
Take, for instance, the ongoing debate about whether baptism means immersion or pouring. It isn't wrong to have this discussion, but it misses the real issue. The real issue is that baptism represents real change from the very real redemption of Christ in our lives. Without Christ, it doesn't matter if you were baptized by pouring, immersion, or taking a bath; you only got wet!
What Does it Mean?
The crux of baptism is this: we were dead in our sins, but Christ loved us and by his death we have been made alive! Romans 6:4 says, "We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life."
Baptism, then, is a beautiful picture of how the gospel transforms a person. Baptism is publicly choosing to identify with Christ. I like to break this down into two parts: identifying with Christ and identifying with the church. Through baptism, believers are confessing that Jesus is worth dying for. Believers are also acknowledging that they are accountable to each other for their actions.
Your baptism is more than just a ceremony that happened on such and such a day; baptism is a daily reminder. Baptism reminds us as believers that we were dead, but Christ has made us alive. It reminds us that we have chosen to follow him. It tells us, "If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above" (Colossians 3:1). Live like you have new life, not like you just got wet.
Read the Schleitheim Confession here
|Bryce Wenger lives and works on a small farm near Dalton, Ohio. He has a love for music, literature, and learning. His free time is usually spent backpacking, canoeing, or otherwise enjoying nature. He is passionate about knowing God's Word and living life to the fullest.
Sources used:
All scripture quoted from the ESV
Neff, Christian and Harold S. Bender. "Manz, Felix (ca. 1498-1527)." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1957. Web. 28 Sep 2015. http://gameo.org/index.php?title=Manz,_Felix_(ca._1498-1527)&oldid=129975
Strong, James, and James Strong. The New Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible: With Main Concordance, Appendix to the Main Concordance, Key Verse Comparison Chart, Dictionary of the Hebrew Bible, Dictionary of the Greek Testament. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1984. Print.
Bercot, David W. "Baptism." A Dictionary of Early Christian Beliefs: A Reference Guide to More than 700 Topics Discussed by the Early Church Fathers. Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 1998. 50-64. Print.


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Life and death on social media, something to ponder
The "in thing," explained my 75-year-old Houstonian friend who is always up on such matters, "is posting pictures of your dinner on Facebook."
With that, a photo was snapped of a half dozen oysters Bienville the waiter had just delivered. And within a minute, voila! A tasty appetizer image was transferred from Android to Facebook.
Later on she and other civilized people would come along and "like" the photo. One person not fond of oysters did her part by politely posting "no thanks."
After recently leaping boldly into the 21st century with what was the latest and greatest phone on the planet (that is until this past Friday when the iPhone 4S was released), life has changed.
What I find amusing is when people "check in" at places like discount stores, tire dealers and run-of-the mill, everyday restaurants and even at home. I don't necessarily want people to know where I'm at all the time. And if I'm going to check in, it's going to be noteworthy.
So on the recent big-city trip, I made sure to check in at all the right Galleria places (among them a store where one outfit could cost nearly as much as a new car.) It didn't reap the level of satisfaction I was seeking, but those check-ins produced a few bites.
It seems many of my 215 closest friends lead far more glamorous lives than I do.
Some rappel from tall buildings, fly their own airplanes, go white-water rafting and hunt big game. The most exciting photo I've posted lately is Gracie Kitty sleeping.
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But with all the fun in documenting life, there's at least one disturbing Facebook element I've found along the way.
So shifting to a serious tone, I will share a deeply personal story that perhaps will leave us with a point to ponder.
The phone call came just over a month ago, and the tone of mom's voice told me something was terribly wrong. She asked if I was at work, and then I stepped outside the office, taking a deep breath while bracing for the news.
It was difficult to comprehend what she had to say, and she had to repeat herself three times. My dear cousin, Lisa, not much older than me, had been found dead. No one expected this.
Here's where Facebook comes into play.
Because of the circumstances, there was a window of time when well-meaning, grieving colleagues who were aware of her death almost immediately began expressing their own disbelief while posting Facebook tributes to her life.
These postings occurred before her children and mother had been informed. It was quite possible for one or both of her sons to learn of their mother's unexpected death on Facebook. That didn't happen, but it could have.
Then as the next painful days followed, her friends dropped in and shared memories. I found myself there often while processing my own profound grief.
Others who were just dropping by to ask Lisa how she's doing, or to invite her to lunch, would instead learn she had passed away.
Now in just the past few days, friends were extending Lisa birthday wishes on her Facebook page.
Most, however, realize she's now celebrating life in a different place.
Life and death on social media indeed is something to ponder.
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Prosthodontics is the specialized field of dentistry concerned with diagnosing, planning and executing restorative and cosmetic treatments. Dentists who choose to specialize in prosthodontics must complete three or four more years of dedicated training following dental school.
A prosthodontist is in essence an architect, who formulates a comprehensive treatment plan and informs the patient as to what is possible. Missing or defective teeth can be extremely detrimental to self-esteem and self-confidence. Using the latest technology, a prosthodontist is able to fill these gaps with functional, natural-looking teeth that boost confidence and enhance the smile.
There are many reasons why a prosthodontist may be consulted, including (but not limited to):
What treatments can the prosthodontist perform?
Prosthodontic treatments are designed to be functional, long lasting and pleasing to the eye. These procedures can only be completed on generally healthy teeth. Issues like gum disease need to be controlled before prosthodontic treatments can begin.
There are an ever-increasing number of hi-tech prosthodontic treatments available including the following:
Dental Implants – Implants are designed to replace the natural teeth in the best possible way. Titanium roots are implanted in the jawbone in the same way as natural tooth roots. Implants look and feel the same as natural teeth.
Dental Veneers – Veneers are porcelain/ceramic covers that are bonded to the natural teeth. Veneers can instantly solve problems like uneven teeth, stained teeth, and chips and damage caused by general wear and tear.
Dental Crowns – Prosthetic crowns are generally made from porcelain, metal or a combination of the two. They have been designed to mimic the natural crown (surface of the tooth) and can last for up to a decade, and possibly longer.
Dental Bridges – Conventional and cantilever bridges are used to support a prosthetic tooth. The natural teeth can support the bridge if they are in good condition, or dental implants may be used as anchors.
Complete Dentures – A complete set of dentures can be created for people who have no teeth due to gum disease or trauma. Complete dentures restore functionality to the mouth and make chewing and speaking easier.
Partial Dentures – Where many teeth have been lost, removable or fixed partial dentures can prove to be an excellent option. They enhance the aesthetics of the smile in addition to improving chewing abilities.
What other problems can a prosthodontist treat?
In addition to performing the treatments described above, the prosthodontist is also adept at treating problems with the jaw (TMJ), alleviating severe snoring, managing sleep apnea, and reconstructing the teeth following oral cancer treatments. Generally, the prosthodontist works in combination with other dental health professionals to ensure the best possible restorative results are achieved.
If you have questions or concerns about prosthodontics, please contact your prosthodontist.
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Beckman Introduces New Rotor for Model TL-100 Tabletop Ultracentrifuge
- 1986-Jun-02
The press release announces the TLA-100.3 Fixed Angle Rotor, which increases the capacity of the ultracentrifuge.
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry…
The Appraise Clinical Densitometer from Beckman Adds IBM PC
- 1985-Jul-23
The press release notes the addition of a personal computer simplifies electrophoresis reporting and allows for a flexible laboratory workflow.
DU Clinical System from Beckman: Low Cost, Accurate, Easy Set Up
- 1985-Sep-26
The press release discusses a flow cell instrument, the DU Clinical System.
Aminograms for Clinical Patient Assessment Routinely Performed on Beckman System 7300
- 1985-Aug-19
The press release discusses the System 7300 Amino Acid Analyzer, with special reference to Peggy R. Borum's work on using aminograms in patient care.
Blow out your old flame
- 1981
This advertisement is laid out for folding into a mailer, with a Brea, California return address and space for a mailing label. Like many Beckman Instruments advertisements, it focuses on practical features like speed,…
Your finger and our button. The simplest way to count for RIA.
- 1976
Beckman's Biogamma Radioimmuno Analyzer was introduced in 1973. Radioimmunoassay (RIA) is a technique for measuring the antigen concentration. Known quantities of radioactive (labeled or "hot") antigens and antibodies…
The Beckman Glucose Analyzer: A Statement of Verified Claims
- 1970
Marketing materials tout the virtues of the Beckman Glucose Analyzer, with emphasis placed upon verification of claims by the Standards Committee of the College of American Pathologists. The folded brochure includes a…
Glucose Analyzer Operating Manual
- Beckman Instructions 83513-B
- 1969-Oct
The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and was one of several very successful medical testing and analysis instruments that Beckman Instruments produced in the 1970s. Its size, speed, and price…
The view of the Instrument
- After 1969
This series of photographs may have been created in a laboratory in Japan. The set includes various views of the glucose analyzer, sample cell, pump, stirrer, oxygen sensor, check valve, and syringe. Descriptive…
Notes on the development of the glucose analyzer
- 1960s
The notes, which appear to be written in the same hand, may have been authored by James C. Sternberg.
The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and was one of several very successful medical…
Prototype Continuous Glucose Monitor
- 1968-Jan-18
The document describes the components, operating instructions, troubleshooting, and maintenance of a prototype device. Handwritten notes were added to pages 27 and 31.
The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James…
Narrative of glucose analyzer development
- 1967
The handwritten account, possibly written by James C. Sternberg, is missing early pages.
The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and was one of several very successful medical testing and analysis…
Beckman Glucose Analyzer warranty
- 1959
The text of the warranty is apparently a standard statement drafted before the development of the instrument in question.
The Glucose Analyzer was developed by James Sternberg in 1969 and was one of several very…
Letter from S. S. Prentiss to Julius Kauffman
- 1945-Sep-05
Prentiss responds to Kauffman's assessment of the hospital oxygen analyzer, with emphasis upon the question of its ruggedness.
Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman…
Beckman Spinco Division Model E Centrifuge figures
- Undated
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came the famous Model E Ultracentrifuge, which was…


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How to remove the cache of the Apple Music on Windows and Mac
Apple Music allows us to listen to songs without downloading them. This solves a lot of problems. First, we will not need to transfer your library. Secondly, the songs do not take up space on the drive. However, the Apple Music store the cache. iOS keeps its size under, but on Mac or Windows it can take a decent amount of memory. If you don't have enough space on the drive, get rid of it.
In the case of iOS, the operating system will self-clear the cache in Apple Music. If you want to get rid of it manually, go to settings Music and remove the tick on the iCloud photo Library. Wait a while and then turn it back on. If that doesn't work, you can go to the Music app to access your profile and to implement the output. Then close the app, open it again and log back into your account.
In the case of iTunes on a Mac or Windows all the more complicated. Cache Apple Music is stored in two folders. They contain the uploaded songs, album covers and other information. The iTunes cache is located at the following address:
- Mac: ~/Library/Caches/com.apple.itunes
- Windows: C:UsersusernameAppDataLocalApple ComputeriTunes
The cache is hidden in two folders:
- fsCachedData: the cached album art and recommendations
- SubscriptionPlayCache: the cached tracks
To get rid of the cache just. You need to remove both folders. It is perfectly safe. iTunes will create them again at the next startup. Here's what you need to do:
- Make sure iTunes is not running. Close the application if it is running.
- Go to the folder with the cache.
- Mac users should open the Finder and press the combination Shift (⇧)—Command (⌘)—G. In the open box, paste the url of the folder (~/Library/Caches/com.apple.itunes).
- Windows users using Explorer must go at (C:UsersИМЯ USERAppDataLocalApple ComputeriTunes).
- Now you need to select the folder cache and delete.
- Mac users hold the button down the Command (⌘) should allocate folder fsCachedData and SubscriptionPlayCache and move them to the trash. You can remove a combination of Command (⌘)—Backspace (⌫).
- Windows users can select the same folder by pressing and holding Ctrl, and delete them by right-clicking or clicking Delete.
- Empty the trash
Active Apple Music can release a lot of space. Strongly recommend not to touch other folders and files in the iTunes application. By the way, there are other methods for cleaning the cache.
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14135 La Grange Rd.
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(708) 675-3970
In early 2018, while playing in a high school basketball game, multi-racial students Nathan and Bobby were taunted with vile racist chants by students from the opposing school. Bobby, an African American player, was berated with jabs about being illiterate, on welfare, or on drugs. Nathan, who is Asian American, was subjected to chants about opening his eyes, going back to China, and P.F. Chang's. While most would react with justifiable anger, Nathan and Bobby chose a different route. Although young, the boys saw the value of rising above their bullies' horrific words and instead decided to turn them into something empowering.
When Nathan's mom reached out to let us know he was planning to decorate his shoes with the P.F. Chang's logo as a sign of strength against his harassers, we knew we couldn't just sit on the sidelines. We're a restaurant born from adversity, and thriving today because of one family's determined strength, innovation, and focus on inclusivity. We're a restaurant that does not stand for bullying in any form, and we find both Nathan and Bobby's display of courage and confidence truly inspiring. In fact, we consider them to be an embodiment of many of our core values, and we think these exceptional young men deserve to be celebrated in a big way.
Which is why we decided to work on a special surprise.
After coordinating with the boys' mothers, we reached out to Jeremy Lin,
a professional basketball player with the Atlanta Hawks, whose foundation focuses
on anti-bullying. Within hours, Lin responded and agreed to help,
and even got adidas to donate shoes to the cause.
We then contacted insanely talented custom sneaker artist, Kickstradomis, about creating one-of-a-kind P.F. Chang's sneakers for Nathan. Kickstradomis came through in record time, decorating a pair with our logo and the Chinese characters for "strength" and "focus," all set against a deep red background to symbolize luck.
Custom shoes by Kickstradomis.
On Saturday, January 12th, Nathan and Bobby, along with their families, flew to Atlanta and attended a dinner at P.F. Chang's held in their honor. The night was filled with food, new friends, Hawks-themed decorations, and even a special guest appearance by Jeremy Lin.
Chopsticks up! Dinner's on us.
The following day, Nathan and Bobby sat courtside during their pre-game warm-up.
Following the warm-up, Nathan and Bobby ventured up to the Hawks' press room with Jeremy Lin for their "Magic Moment." We then presented the custom P.F. Chang's shoes to Nathan and the donated shoes from adidas to Bobby.*
Maybe you're wondering why we got involved. As an internationally known brand, we believe it's our responsibility to use what platform we have to speak out against racism and bullying, as well as praise those who've set positive examples as Nathan and Bobby have done. Both boys' courage and maturity continually inspire us, and we believe they'll go on to do amazing things, both on and off the court.
You got this, guys. We're so honored to have met you, and we can't wait to see what the future holds.
*Bobby is now a Division 1 athlete (which is an incredible accomplishment and a huge deal!) so his photos have been omitted in order to adhere to NCAA guidelines. He also received a pair of shoes donated by adidas.
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So, I want to find out more about this new MWM-IA initiative.
What's it all about?
The State of Iowa is joining forces with the new national movement called Million Women Mentors (MWM). The national program's goal is to provide one million mentors in STEM related fields to get more females into STEM.
Our goal here in Iowa is to get at least 5,000 volunteers – women and men – to serve as mentors in all 99 counties. These volunteers will mentor girls and young women to get excited about – and feel confident about – pursuing STEM education and careers.
MWM-IA's Goals
- Increase the percentage of high school girls planning to pursue STEM careers.
- Increase the percentage of young women pursuing undergraduate degrees in STEM fields.
- Increase the percentage of women staying in STEM careers.


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While the Gus Bus tries to stop devolving into an Oregon Trail disaster of misery and dysentery, Auburn gets a week of cupcake delights against Mercer. Likewise, Alabama tries to get healthy hosting the Rams of Colorado State.
Luckily, there's some exciting action going on outside the Magnolia State. Check out Carey & Jeremy's wishes for Bama and Auburn, plus their picks on Tenn/Fla, Louisville/Clemson, LSU/MSST, and Texas/USC!
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The government on Tuesday announced a nearly 700 percent increase in the price of corn, the mainstay of the Zimbabwean diet, amid worsening economic woes that already have many people eating one meal a day or less.
Boiled corn meal, known as sadza, is the foundation of many typical dishes, accompanied by savory vegetable or meat stew. It also is eaten as a porridge.
The price of an 11-pound bag of corn meal — which provides an average family of six one meal a day for about five days — now will sell for $1.45, up from 21 cents.
"Sadza is part of our way of life. Things are terrible all around, but it (the price increase) makes it worse," said Bridget Mhkizwe of Harare.
She said her husband, a delivery man, earns about half the official poverty-level salary of $92 a month for a family of five.
"I don't know how we'll manage. That is all I can say," Mhkizwe said.
Agriculture Minister Rugare Gumbo said the price hike will fund a nearly 600 percent increase in the government-controlled price that corn farmers receive, a measure to encourage food production, state radio reported.
The farmers will receive $220 a ton this season.
Overall, official inflation surged last month to 2,200 percent, the highest in the world.
The corn price hike came as police banned union-organized May Day celebrations in three main provincial towns, Zimbabwe's main labor federation said. It also accused the state of intimidating labor day organizers in some districts.
The police ban applied to the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, which is aligned with the opposition, and did not affect smaller, government-backed labor groups celebrating the international workers' holiday.
Under security laws, political gatherings require police clearance.
Police were not immediately available for comment.
Labor activists have been targeted since the labor federation broke away from an alliance with President Robert Mugabe's ruling party in 1992 and backed the formation of the main opposition party in 1999.
Last month, the federation called a two-day national strike to protest economic mismanagement, acute shortages of food and most basic goods and spiraling unemployment. The strike was poorly observed, with most workers saying they couldn't afford to stop work. Unemployment in formal jobs is running at a record 80 percent.


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On the 10th of July, a colorful street entertainment, for the general public, has taken place in Toulon city centre, in front of the Mediterranean Maritime Prefecture. Under the theme "I like my coast without oil-spills", the street animation highlighted the need for preservation of our coast represented by a street fresco. Tourists, inhabitants from the region, children... were invited to complete the fresco, symbol of their support to the project and preservation of the Mediterranean.
Subscrigui's al butlletí de TOSCA i rebi les darreres notícies i informació sobre les activitats del projecte i resultats, publicacions i propers esdeveniments


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Hey Divas!!! Design Team Member EK here today, showing off some three color coloring with the Whimsical Wishes stamp set over at Craftin Desert Divas.
With the popularity of card challenges around the net, and so many of them being coloring challenges, I thought I would show off how to take a fun stamped scene and still apply it to a three color challenge.
The colors I picked came from this month's Mood Board challenge over on the CDD Facebook Gallery. The three colors I picked were, current, bright blue, and purple.
I started off stamping out the fairy and sentiment from the Whimsical Wishes stamp set using my MISTI. Then masking her off, and stamping three different sized flowers and the wand. I just love how masking can create such a beautiful scene.
Next I pulled out the copics I was going to use to use to complete the three color challenge. For the current, I pulled R81, R83, R85, and R56. The bright blue was colored in with B02, B04, and B06. The purple was colored in with V04, V06, and V09. I also used colorless blender in a couple places (especially the wings) to help create dimension. Normally, I cheat on these challenges and use a skin tone color as a neutral, but today, I used the R81, Vo4, R83 and colorless blender to create the Fairy's skin tone, because when you are a fairy, pink is a perfect tone for skin.
The card needed tones of sparkle so the fairy dust could be everywhere, so I colored in the white space with spectrum noir glitter pen. I pulled out my Mix It Up dies and die cute a rectagle out of the card stock and matted it with some current card stock. I added the die cut matte image back onto the negative die cut. The card glitters so much!!! It is the perfect Fairy Dust.
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In this episode I will show you how to create a rails api-only application and build a couple of REST APIs that are JSON. I will be using docker and docker-compose to create and run the rails api application.
For JSON views I will be using jbuilder gem which has a good DSL syntax. I will use rails scaffold to generate some APIs and then make a few changes to the JSON views to walk though some of the jbuilder structures.
Source Code: https://github.com/devteds/e3-apis-on-rails
Docker Template for Rails : https://github.com/devteds/docker-rails-template
Rails for API-only Apps: http://edgeguides.rubyonrails.org/api_app.html


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-Both have a beginning and an end and we rarely know exactly when either of those will be. We have very little control over when and how they will start and end.
-Birth, like life, is much better if you are surrounded by people you love, who love you, and support you and your choices.
-We might have a plan for our lives and our births, but no matter how hard we try and how detailed our plan, things don't always go according to plan! Adaptability and flexibility are key for both.
-Hopefully you will laugh more than cry, and you'll appreciate the journey. (Don't think it's possible to laugh during birth? We've all been to some births that are filled with laughter!) Whether giving birth or living your life, at the end, you want to look back and be proud of your choices and accomplishments.
-Each one is unique and special. No two lives and no two births are ever exactly the same.
-The more you know, the better decisions you can make.
-Things will get messy.
-Both are better when you can eat, drink, and move around when you want to.
-Surprises will happen.
Doulas take our life lessons to births and apply what we learn at births to our lives. Life and birth are too important to treat lightly and just hope things go well. Having a doula can help you get your best birth – which could just change your life!


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For their last meeting of their Super STEM program, Meridian Club members got to take a trip over to Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, where the head animal TA and some volunteers were waiting with snakes, an Argentine Tegu, and a myriad of other interesting amphibians.
Club members not only learned about the environment and what it means to be an ecologist but were also given the opportunity to touch the snakes and a very friendly lizard named Mr. T. The trip ended with a peek at the Poison Dart frogs that the Thomas Family Health and Science Center houses.
Club members loved the hands-on interaction and were able to learn a lot about a potential future in wildlife biology! Thank you, NNU, Dr. Cossel, Austin Reich, and all the volunteers for facilitating this fantastic learning experience for our kids!


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Honeywell's LYNX Touch 7000 control system features a bright, 7″ full-color touchscreen with graphic icons and intuitive prompts for easy operation. It features on-screen video, Z-Wave® automation capabilities, advanced alarm communications, garage door notification and control, tornado alerts for U.S. and Canadian residents, and remote software upgradeability. LYNX Touch 7000 is designed for broadband cellular communications. The Wi-Fi® module offers the lowest cost alarm communications (including two-way voice) and remote services solution – saving installation time and reducing monthly operating costs. Honeywell's LYNX Connect app provides consumers with the ability to use an iOS or AndroidTM device to view video and operate the system on premises. The Z-Wave connectivity module lets installers integrate security, lighting, thermostats, water valves and more – for local and remote control. With Honeywell Total ConnectTM Remote Services, users can control security, thermostats, lighting, locks, receive alerts and more from most smartphones, tablets and computers.
Honeywell LYNX Touch L7000 Control System by Honeywell 7″ Full-color Touchscreen
by Honeywell
- 7″ color graphic touchscreen – Resolution 800 x 480 pixels – 16.7 million colors – Intuitive easy-to-use touchscreen interface – Easy to understand icons – Menu driven navigation – Quick, accurate programming – Two dedicated keys for easy access to the home screen and emergency functions
- On-premises video viewing – Integrated video: System supports up to four cameras, which can be displayed individually or in a quad configuration on the touchscreen. Works with compatible Honeywell Total Connect Video products only (iPCAM-PT, iPCAM-WO, iPCAM-WI2/B, ACU).
- Wi-Fi and Z-wave support (Wi-Fi and Z-wave modules sold separately) – Alarm communication to AlarmNet® and lifestyle messaging via Internet connection – Two-way voice over Wi-Fi – Enables the LYNX Connect iOS app (available on iTunes®) and the app for AndroidTM (available on Google PlayTM) Integrated Z-Wave provides control and integration of: – Thermostats – Water valves – Door locks – Sirens – Lighting – Scenes, schedules and rules – Local, automatic and remote control via Honeywell Total Connect
- Push/Pull content through Honeywell Total Connect – Weather available in Fahrenheit or Celsius (one day or five day forecasts) – Emergency alerts (tornadoes) – requires Honeywell Total Connect with Information Services Package – Traffic – News
- Local Mobility LYNX Connect† iOS app and app for Android †LYNX Connect apps are available for a nominal fee in Apple® iTunes® Store or Google Play Store. All trademarks are property of their respective owners..
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