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The best decking paints can revive and update your deck in as little as a couple of hours. Go for a bold, vibrant shade for a complete change, or a subtle colour that enhances the natural shade of your wood.
Both new and old decks can benefit from decking paint – you'll just be using product with different opacity depending on whether you want to emphasise or conceal the wood. Decking paint is easily the most versatile product for your deck out there
Whatever final look you want to achieve, we've got the right decking paint for you, from quick drying decking paints to opaque finishes.
We also have buying guides for the best decking oils and the best decking stains should you need further advice.
The best decking paints 2020
1. Firmtread Anti Slip Coat
Best decking paint: enjoy freshly coloured decking with all the benefits of a non-slip coating
Reasons to buy
Reasons to avoid
When it comes to giving your decking some attention, Firmtread is, indeed, a firm choice. There are four colours to choose from, including Silver Birch, Rick Teak and Light Oak, and there's also the option of a clear version if you're looking to give your decking's existing colour, or natural colour, a boost. All colours contain fine particles that give you a surer footing, and it only requires two coats, so your new decking will look just like new in no time.
What do we like about it?
The quick drying time: at 15°C , this deck coat will dry in just two to four hours, making the whole process of painting your deck much quicker. This product is also very sympathetic to the natural grain and colour of your wood, and won't obscure it like some other products.
What does it do well?
The anti-slip particles in this product are really tiny, and you won't feel them even with bare feet. Firmtread is also economical, as you only need to apply a thin coat.
- Buy Firmtread Anti Slip Coat
2. Trade Paints Non Slip Decking Paint
Best decking paint for old decks: for a fantastic finish no matter the condition of your decking, choose Owatrol
Reasons to buy
Reasons to avoid
If you're looking for a quick fix with absolutely no compromise on quality, the Trade Paints decking paint is perfect. The brand promise that the paint works well as a cover up for wood of all conditions, whether your decking is brand new or showing the marks of time.
What do we like about it?
The ease of use on any type of wood, whether it's bare, previously coated, or old. This means you don't have to put in the extra work of removing your previous deck coating. And the choice of colours is amazing (we especially like the vibrant blue shades they do). We also like that the decking oil is water-based, making it more eco-friendly than many other options.
What does it do well?
Covers any deck surface very well; you won't know what's underneath.
What to watch for
If you do choose to use this product on previously treated wood, the result may not be as long-lasting as if you apply it on bare wood. The paint may peel off after a while if the surface underneath is rough or uneven.
3. Cuprinol Less Mess Fence Care
Best one-coat decking paint: a cost-effective decking paint that looks great after one coat
Reasons to buy
Reasons to avoid
With its one-coat wonder and fast-drying properties, Cuprinol's Less Mess Fence Care is perfect for those short on time. It works best on new wood, and with Autumn Red, Rich Oak and Rustic Brown as the colours of choice, it enhances the wood's natural colours.
What do we like about it?
The more coats you apply, the darker the effect, and with such a large tin for such a great price, you can afford to paint your shed and fence, too.
What does it do well?
Exactly what it says on the tin, if we may steal that phrase. Easy, one-coat application with very little mess and great coverage, as confirmed by many happy users.
What to watch for
The colour range is limited.
- Buy Cuprinol Less Mess Fence Care
4. Ronseal Decking Rescue Paint
Best decking paint for touch-ups: make old decking look like new
Reasons to buy
Reasons to avoid
Once you've had your decking a while, it can start to appear tired and worn, but with Ronseal Decking Rescue Paint on call, you can soon have it looking like new. The paint works to fill small cracks and splinters, ensuring a smooth finish. Ronseal recommend that you apply two coats to achieve the desired effect, with the paint being both long-lasting and scuff resistant once dry.
What do we like about it?
The fact that this paint is rainproof after only 90 minutes means that you don't have to wait until the summer to use it. We also like the understated but versatile colour range.
What does it do well?
This decking paint really does make an old deck look brand new, delivering on its promise to fill in cracks and smooth over surfaces that have become uneven. As such, it will save you on labour and deck prepping products.
What to watch for
Not as long-lasting as some of the others on our list, this decking paint will need to be reapplied every other year or so.
- Buy Ronseal Decking Rescue Paint
5. Cuprinol 2.5 Litre Garden Shades
Best decking paint for colour choice: apply your eye for colour outside, too
Reasons to buy
Reasons to avoid
If you're looking to give your decking a personalised touch, Cuprinol's Garden Shade range is the best. There's a huge range of soft shades available, from Berry Kiss to Jungle Lagoon, allowing you complete freedom to use your artistic flair around your garden. While the paint dries opaque, it still allows the texture of the wood to show through, and once dry offers up to six years' protection.
What do we like about it?
Not only does this paint give gorgeous results, but it's also Eco Compliant, making it an environmentally friendlier choice. We also like the fact that a single coat is enough with this paint.
What does it do well?
You can't beat this decking paint for the quality of the colours. Users love the soft, modern shades that work particularly well in smaller garden decks.
What to watch for
Because of its eco standard, this paint is more watery than many others, so will drip. It's best to apply this one with a roller.
- Buy Cuprinol Garden Shades decking paint
What is the best decking paint?
We think the best decking paint you can buy is the Firmtread Anti Slip Coat. It's available in several different colours, features a non-slip coating, and it's touch dry within two to four hours.
How to buy the best decking paint
Quick links to buy the best decking paints
Colour choices and finish
Whether you're looking for Rich Teak or Sage Green, Firmtread Anti Slip Coat takes the top spot thanks to its ability to bring a new lease of life to an old deck; it also brings out the wood's natural grain.
For ease of use and a superior quality finish, Owatrol Shed and Fence Paint is a great choice, especially if you can justify its expensive price tag, while those not too sure of the colour they want to use should look at Cuprinol 2.5 Litre Garden Shades for a huge range of ideas.
Non-slip properties
Our top pick adds a non slip coating that helps to ensure a sure foot all year round – something to look out for if your deck leads directly off your French doors or back doors.
How eco-friendly is my decking paint?
If the environmental impact of your decking paint is a concern, look for a product that has low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) content. Basically, the fewer fumes, the better. Water based paints also tend to be more eco-friendly than oil based ones.
How to prepare a deck for painting
While some products, notably the Owatrol, can be applied directly on top of old paint, you'll get a much better finish from most decking paints if you follow the following steps:
- Give the deck a thorough brush to remove dust, debris, and large buildups of lichen/moss.
- Use the same stiff brush, or roller, apply a decking cleaner. Make sure you cover the whole surface evenly.
- Leave your cleaner on for the time specified on the cleaner packaging. For organic cleaners, this may be as long as a couple of days.
- Wash off, preferably with a pressure washer. Let dry.
- Sand with a sanding tool, then use primer. Let dry. Your deck is now ready for painting.
More on decking:
- Use our handy step-by-step guide on how to install decking to create the deck
- Find more ways to improve your garden on our garden ideas page


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In 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published a report on whether we can still limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and what the consequences would be. This lecture discusses how the report came about and how climate politics meets climate science within the IPCC.
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DeFelsko offers this new Certified Coated Metal Plate Standard ideal for verifying the accuracy and operation of the new PosiTector 6000 FXS Xtreme probe.
The new S4 Standard (STDS4) features four epoxy-coated steel plates with nominal coating thicknesses of 0, 75, 1000, and 1900 µm (0, 3, 40, and 75 mils) mounted in a protective binder. This standard is ideal for the new PosiTector 6000 FXS probe's increased range of 0 – 2000 µm (0 – 80 mil).
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Well, the little Suzuki Grand Vitara has grown up. And with the growing, the compact SUV finds itself in a whole new group of friends (and competitors).
I have always been a fan of the Grand Vitara, as well as its Suzuki predecessors, the Samurai, Sidekick, and Vitara, and the Suzuki-derived Geo (Chevrolet) Tracker. To me, these vehicles were always the standard for compact (or mini) sport utilities. If you wanted the smallest vehicle capable of going off-road or dealing with snow and mud, then you looked toward Suzuki.
|$19,000 – $25,000 Compact SUV
|Who should buy this car:
|A good choice for someone on a budget who is looking for stylish, compact SUV that is roomy and well equipped.
|Comparable models in this class:
|Ford Escape, Honda Element, Hyundai Tucson. Jeep Liberty, Kia Sportage, Mazda Tribute and Mercury Mariner
But Suzuki has grown the Grand Vitara, making it about the same size as a Ford Escape. Not that this is bad, mind you, but it makes life more challenging for Suzuki. The new 2006 Grand Vitara has a 103.9-inch wheelbase, six inches longer than the 2005 version, and is 11 inches longer at 176.0 inches. Cargo volume is a healthy 68.9 cubic feet, so while the GV is larger, what it gains doesn't hurt its utility.
Under the hood is a 2.7-liter V6 that pumps out 185 horsepower. While the GV weighs about 3,600 pounds, there is enough power for most applications. On the highway it was certainly adequate. I did find the engine to be buzzy, though. It felt more like a four than a V6.
The transmission is a 5-speed automatic. There's no manual mode offered, but it isn't really necessary, although it would be an advantage in some situations. We didn't notice any unpleasant "transmission" lag when we kicked the accelerator and down-shifted.
We had the version equipped with Suzuki's 4-mode all-wheel drive that uses a locking center differential. A low range is also included, which makes the GV capable of some serious off-roading, if you choose.
Front seats offered good comfort, but not a lot of side support. SUVs don't need a lot of side support, though; comfort is the main priority.
Rear seats offer "theatre" seating, where these seats are slightly higher than the front seats. This is a nice touch in a smaller vehicle, where you spend a lot of time looking at the back of the diver's head. The rear seats offer good leg room, even if headroom is compromised slightly by the theatre seating.
The rear seats fold forward and tip up to get maximum cargo volume. However, to get the maximum length, you have to keep the folded rear seat flat. When the seat and back are folded up against the back of the front seat, some cargo length is lost. For maximum rearward visibility, the rear headrests are smaller, and should be lifted for maximum safety.
Access to the rear is unique. Suzuki uses a rear door, rather than a hatch. The hinge is on the right side, which makes it more convenient for Japanese traffic, where you're not opening the door on the same side as the traffic flow, but it isn't a real problem in the US.
The instrument panel is dominated by a large speedometer, with the tachometer on the left and a combined fuel and water temperature gauge on the right. In the center is a digital clock with outside temperature and instant fuel economy, which is useless. I pushed all the buttons and couldn't find overall fuel economy, which I judged to be about 22 mpg. The HVAC and audio systems were excellent. Our tester was wired for satellite radio, but it wasn't activated in our tester. Cruise and audio controls were on the steering wheel.
One neat feature on the Luxury model of the Grand Vitara was the ignition key, or lack of it. The system is called "Smart Access". You push a button on the fob to unlock the doors, but there's no key attached to the fob (okay, there is one inside the fob, but it's only for emergencies). Once you're settled in your seat, you simply turn the ignition switch to start the car, the same as you would if you had a key inserted. This was confusing to some journalists, but I found it worked quite well. Actually, I like this system better than "Start" buttons, because the actions of the driver are more conventional.
The top-of-the-line Luxury model had almost everything included in the base price of $24,399, including full power accessories, a full spare tire cover, the audio system, and heated front seats. Our tester had 17-inch alloy wheels that had a value-added discount. Destination and delivery are included in the price as well, making the Grand Vitara a good bargain, as always.
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|2.7 liter double overhead cam (DOHC) 24 valve V6
|5-speed electronically controlled automatic
|Drive Type
|rear-wheel drive or optional 4 wheel drive
|Tires – Standard
Tires – Luxury Model
|P225/70R16 all season tires
P225/65R17 all season tires
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|3,452 lbs.
|Fuel Tank
|17.4 Gals.
|Miles Per Gallon
|EPA 18 city , 23 hwy (manual) 19 city, 24 hwy (automatic)
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|$18,999 plus $595 destination charge
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Standard Equipment
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- 2.7 liter V6 engine
- 5-speed manual transmission
- Front ventilated disc brakes with rear drum brakes
- Anti-lock Brakes
- 16-inch steel wheels
- Front seat-mounted side air bags
- Side curtain air bags for front and rear
- Electronic stability control
- Traction control
- Cruise control
- Remote keyless entry
- Power windows
- Power door locks
- Power outside rearview mirrors (heated on 4WD models)
- Tilt steering wheel
- Auto "ON/OFF" headlamps
- Automatic climate control A/C with micron air filtration
- Cloth-trimmed seat upholstery
- AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA, XM ready Stereo w/4 speakers
- Steering-wheel-mounted audio controls
- Spare tire cover
Premium Model Also adds
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- 16-inch alloy wheels
- 6-disc in-dash CD changer with AM/FM/MP3/WMA XM-Ready Stereo w/ 7 speakers including 2 tweeters and 1 subwoofer
- Front fog lamps
- Hard shell spare tire cover
X-Sport Also adds
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- 5-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission
- "Smart Pass" keyless entry and start system
- Textured fender flares
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A system diagram is a simple and very high level description of a system that exists or needs to be built. It is a simple diagram that can be drawn collaboratively in little time. It can help a team get a clear, complete, and common understanding of a system.
The components of a system diagram are:
- The Purpose
- The System Boundary
- One or more Inputs
- One or more Outputs
- One or more Subsystems
- One or more Feedback Loops
Why use it?
The main enemy of system architects and software engineers is complexity. Complexity leads to a poor understanding of a system, which in turn can make the task of modifying or even using the system very challenging. The complexity of a system is reflected in its descriptions and documentation. The task of explaining a system to an audience of non technical people can be daunting. The System Diagram provides a simple method to solve this problem.
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Magic Origins Limited Review: Blue
Before this review begins, I thought I would break down my scoring system:
10: An absolute bomb, you will always pick this card, even if it's pack three and you aren't in its colors. In Sealed, you will splash this card no matter what.
9.0-9.9: While still a bomb, you may not necessarily splash this card if you can't support it.
8.0-8.9: While maybe not a bomb, these cards are still first pickable, either for being an exceptional creature or for being prime removal.
7.0-7.9: Early pick creatures and playable removal, as well as other highly playable non creature spells.
6.0-6.9: Playable cards that you won't be excited about playing.
5.0-5.9: These are the cards that you'll be forced to play, but may be actively unhappy about playing them.
4.0-4.9: Generally cards designed specifically for Constructed that simply don't gel in Limited, ie specific hate cards. Good only in the sideboard.
3.0-3.9: If you're playing this, something went wrong along the way.
2.0-2.9: These are the dregs of the pack, that go as late at as the basic lands – sometimes later.
1.0-1.9: Set these cards on fire. They're worthless to you, and yes, this is true even in EDH.
Mythic Rares
Day's Undoing
Day's Undoing is a Constructed card, and mostly an EDH card. Occasionally it will be useful out of the sideboard as graveyard hate or to refill your hand, but most of the time this is just a do nothing sorcery that will take up your entire turn.
Score: 3.0
Disciple of the Ring
Disciple of the Ring is a bomb in every sense of the word. A 3/4 offers a decent clock, and is pretty good on the defense as well, especially considering that she can buff and protect herself. Tapping and Untapping creatures also allows for some sweet combat interactions, and can be used defensively or offensively. Her four abilities are, in many ways, like repeatable loyalty abilities, and the cost of using them is fairly low. She does nonbo with Spell Mastery, and Limited doesn't allow for as many Instants and Sorceries in the graveyard, but this thing is still pretty much a windmill slam.
Score: 8.0
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy//Jace, Telepath Unbound
Creature Jace is pretty decent. A 0/2 looter for two is pretty good. It's not exactly card advantage, but it is card selection, which is fairly important in Limited, as the average card quality is not that high. As for Planeswalker Jace, well, he's alright in Limited. His +1 ability can stem opponents' offenses, and his -3 functionally grants flashback to a spell. It's unlikely that you'll hit his -9 all the often, but if you do, milling your opponent becomes a viable option. All in all, this new Jace is a card worth having in your deck, and you'll probably first pick him, but he's not exactly a windmill slam.
Score: 7.5
Alhammaret, High Arbiter
A 5/5 flier for seven is pretty good on its own. It's definitely a solid way to close out a game, especially if your opponents can't scrounge up fliers or removal to keep it at bay. Alhammaret's ETB ability is purely icing. Occasionally, you'll hit an opponent's bomb, and that, of course, will feel great. Even though that will not be the case in most scenarios, but it's still a pretty nice upside.
Score: 7.8
Displacement Wave
Displacement Wave is an AWESOME card. It's definitely geared more towards Constructed play, but a mono-blue "board-wipe" is great in Limited as well. If you can get this to be a 2-.3-, or even 4-for-one then you're probably pretty happy. The largest downside is that it's mana intensive, and will generally take up your entire turn. Still, if you're able to have a follow up play before your opponent can begin to rebuild, the tempo hit could be devastating.
Score: 8.0
Harbinger of the Tides
It may just be me, but Harbinger of the Tides doesn't seem amazing. It definitely can be used to bounce an attacking creature, but the extra 2 mana to Flash it in won't be worth it all the time. Still, the versatility is nice. Unfortunately, the 2/2 body isn't, especially since hitting it on turn two simply isn't a realistic expectation if you're in a 2-colored deck. A 2/2 is simply going to get outclassed by the time you'll finally be able to get offensive with it around turn four. It's probably more playable than most other cards in the set, but it's far from being a premiere card.
Score: 7.5
Jace's Sanctum
As cool as this card is, it's 100% not for Limited play. Reducing the costs of instants and sorceries is generally not going to be all that relevant, and you probably won't have too many opportunities to Scry. This card is still playable, as it will generate some value for you if you can't find anything better to play. This is not a card you'll want to prioritize highly, unless you're drafting the Prowess deck and going for more non creatures than a normal Limited deck.
Score: 4.0
Mizzium Meddler
A 1/4 with Flash at three mana is not a very good card in Limited, and needs to make up for its terrible stats with an awesome ability. Unfortunately, Mizzium Meddler's ability is not all that awesome in Limited. Occasionally, it will save you or a creature from a burn spell, and it can "counter" a removal spell on your bomb. All of this requires you to leave up mana as soon as it enters your hand, and it's not great in Limited for the same reasons counterspells generally aren't.
Score: 6.5
Soulblade Djinn
Soulblade Djinn's team Prowess is pretty great. He's kind of invaluable piece in any blue based Limited deck. Of course, as with most Limited decks, you won't be playing that many non-creature spells, but if you build around Soulblade Djinn, or even pick up a couple valuable spells over the course of the draft, this card can become devastating. Even on it's own, it isn't terrible as a 4/3 flier that will occasionally get a pump. I feel like this is definitely the type of card that could draw you into a splash, though the double blue in its mana cost may be slightly discouraging.
Score: 8.6
Talent of the Telepath
Four mana to mill seven and cast an Instant or Sorcery seems like a lot of value, which is made even better by the possibility of getting to cast two Instants and/or Sorceries. Ultimately, however, Talent of the Telepath is not necessarily the best card for Limited. The general quality and frequency of Instants and Sorceries is just too low in Limited to generate maximum value from this card. Also, it's a Sorcery, which means that you'll need to sink four mana into it on your main phase.
Score: 5.5
Thopter Spy Network
Thopter Spy Network is a card that will push you into this set's Artifact subtheme. There are quite a few other ways to generate 1/1 Thopters, and the evasion that comes with them will allow you to draw tons of cards. Plus, it generates more Artifacts for some of the Artifact based synergies in this set, which actually seem fairly powerful.
Score: 7.8
This is not a creature designed for Limited. When you're targeting your opponent's creatures, it's usually to remove them. Sure, you can target your opponent's creatures with Auras or combat tricks, but this could lead to a massive blowout if Willbreaker goes down.
Score: 4.5
Anchor to the Aether
This is a pretty good tempo card. Unfortunately, it's a Sorcery, meaning that you'll be bouncing opponent's' creatures on your own turn. Even with that drawback, the Scry makes up for it. If you're playing a tempo/control deck, then you'll probably want this card. If you're looking to Trigger Prowess, you'll DEFINITELY want this card.
Score: 6.9
Clash of Wills
As with most sets, counterspells simply don't seem all that powerful in this Limited environment. While I am excited for this card in Constructed, it's a late pick in Limited that you're likely to keep in your sideboard as a catch all against cards you can't deal with. Still, having to leave mana up can be a pain, especially since building true control decks in Limited is nearly impossible to do effectively.
Score: 5.8
The fact that Hydrolash cantrips is what makes it worth a card. The effect on its own isn't stellar but it's pretty decent. It will successfully stem an attack and allow your creatures to eat your opponent's creatures. The upside on Hydrolash is actually really, really high, and even in the absolute worst case scenario, it still retains some utility on the grounds of it being a cantrip.
Score: 6.5
Jhessian Thief
Jhessian Thief is pretty much just a strictly better Scroll Thief, and Scroll Thief was a pretty good card. Jhessian Thief demands to be blocked, making combat more difficult for opponents. What makes it it even more difficult is the fact that this thief has Prowess. They can block Jhessian Thief, but it's much more likely to survive combat, trade, or even eat a blocker when necessary. There's a lot of flexibility to Jhessian Thief, and that makes it a card to look out for if you're in blue.
Score: 7.8
Psychic Rebuttal
This card is absolute trash in Limited. It's rare that you'll actually be targeted by a spell, and even when you are, it's generally low impact. Of course, you may want to side it in against a deck with lots of burn, but other than that, there's little to no application for this card.
Score: 3.0
Sigiled Starfish
In certain decks, the Starfish is not a bad pick up. It allows you to filter your draws very effectively, most likely increasing the overall quality of your draws. It's also pretty good on the defense, if you need an effective blocker.
Score: 6.0
Skaab Goliath
The problem with Skaab Goliath is that you have to exile two creatures from your graveyard. When this was printed back in Innistrad, there were tons of ways to load your graveyard. Here, there are some, that's for sure, but most of the creatures you'll exile to this guy will come from trades or chump blocks. Once you meet the drawback, you've got a 6/9 with Trample on your hands, so in the end it's probably worth it.
Score: 7.5
Sphinx's Tutelage
In the right type of grindy deck, Sphinx's Tutelage could provide a powerful win condition, especially with support from a few other mill cards. Plus, the looting ability on this card is really nice. Still, it's not exactly something that you should be prioritizing, since it can take a whole turn to cast, and the mana intensive looting forces you to either leave up mana or compromise your main phase and ability to bluff. All in all, this is the kind of card that will have really high upside, but the downside to it will generally outweigh that upside.
Score: 5.9
Tower Geist
When Tower Geist was printed back in the Innistrad block, its upside was much higher. Milling a card out of your own library, in many cases, was almost like drawing a card. Here, without any massive graveyard synergies or the Flashback mechanic, putting a card into your graveyard has become more of a drawback than an upside. Still, it's a 2/2 flier that basically cantrips when it enters the battlefield, which is by no means a bad deal for four mana. It's not an early or exciting pick, but it's good for rounding out a deck.
Score: 7.0
Turn to Frog
Turn to Frog is a stellar combat trick. It allows you to eat your opponent's biggest threat, or save you from taking lethal damage. It's not removal, but it can be when you leverage it correctly.
Score: 7.0
Whirler Rogue
Whirler Rogue is pretty much exactly on curve, though its power and toughness are spread amongst three creatures. I'm sure I've mentioned this before, but there's actually more upside to this than downside, especially since those creatures can be used to force through damage. Plus, the Thopters gel well with the Artifact subtheme that actually seems to be fairly strong.
Score: 7.6
Artificer's Epiphany
Artificer's Epiphany is kind of like Thirst for Knowledge, except it may almost be better. If you have it in the Artifact deck, this is basically going to be Instant speed Divination, which is sweet. Even when it's not, draw two discard one is cycling, which isn't terrible. I wouldn't call it good, but it's probably playable.
Score: 6.5
Aspiring Aeronaut
More Thopters! This is a card that the Artifact deck probably wants, even in spite of its steep mana cost. Four mana for two power and three toughness in the air isn't great, but being an Artifact is actually fairly relevant, so there's definitely that.
Score: 5.0
Bone to Ash
Counters aren't great in Limited, but you'll probably find yourself wanting 1-2 of them, and Bone to Ash is one of the better ones to have. It will unconditionally stop your opponent's biggest threat, and then replace itself. You won't want to pick it highly, but you will probably want to have it in your arsenal.
Score: 6.8
Calculated Dismissal
Three mana for Mana Leak isn't great, and the Spell Mastery doesn't make it much better. You probably want this card early game, and in Limited you won't have many great targets early game, and you won't be able to reach Spell Mastery by turn two.
Score: 2.0
Claustrophobia, as with all sets it shows up in, is Origins' premiere blue removal spell. It's hard to call it exciting, but it definitely signals that blue is going to be pretty powerful. Now, Claustrophobia doesn't destroy a creature, but it does keep it on lockdown as soon as it hits the board. There's no waiting for your opponent to tap the creature you've enchanted, Claustrophobia does that itself. Depending on your rare, this card is definitely first pickable.
Score: 8.5
Deep-Sea Terror
By the time you can cast Deep-Sea Terror on turn six, you may have seven cards in your graveyard, though it's unlikely. However, by turn eight or nine, that is definitely attainable, and 6/6's generally won't stop being good, making this one of the better blue commons. And if you need a blocker, this guy can do that well no matter what.
Score: 7.5
Disperse is an interesting card, with a lot of utility. It can be used offensively (clearing the way for an alpha strike) or defensively (bouncing a threatening attacking creature). It will straight up deal with a token, and can provide some serious tempo advantage. Prowess or Control decks in this format will largely rely on getting ahead in tempo, and Disperse does that exceptionally well. It's a card that most blue decks will want to play, even if they aren't super excited about doing so.
Score: 7.0
It pains me to say this, but mill isn't viable here unless you get all the exact cards you need. Dreadwaters isn't great on its own, and even if you draft a dedicated mill deck, it's not one of the cards you'll really want.
Score: 3.5
Faerie Miscreant
Faerie Miscreant is probably not the type of card you'll want to play. At the end of the day, it's just going to be a 1/1 for flier for a single blue mana most of the time. It's hard to say how often you'll get the extra value, and I'm, not saying that it will never happen. Regardless, it will probably happen rarely, and there's not much about this card that makes it good. That said, it will see some play, if only because this is Limited and, at some point, all cards in a given set will get played.
Score: 1.0
Maritime Guard
If you want to play defense on the ground, it doesn't get much better than a 1/3 for two mana. This isn't a card you'll want to prioritize, as it's likely to be one of the last 3-4 picks out of a pack, and most decks shouldn't be picking it at all. Still, it has its uses, and most people will likely end up playing it by the end of the format.
Score: 5.0
Negate isn't unplayable, but it's probably more of a sideboard card. You'll probably bring this card in when you see a noncreature spell that really scares you. This could be fairly often, depending on which decks you're hitting.
Score: 6.5
Nivix Barrier
Nivix Barrier is exclusively a defensive card. It's a Defender, and it's ETB ability isn't really applicable on the offense. You may want to have this card in specific decks, but most probably won't be happy to have to run this guy.
Score: 5.0
Ringwarden Owl
3/3 fliers for five are always going to be a little bit below the curve. The fact that this particular 3/3 flier for five has Prowess seems to put it right on curve. It's fairly costed, plain and simple. The fact it's fairly costed is what makes playable. Lots of blue decks will be thankful to have this guy around, especially if they're built around the Prowess mechanic. Even in a "normal" Limited deck, with a low number of noncreature spells, this card is still good and is likely to generate incidental value.
Score: 8.0
Scrapskin Drake
Despite what it looks like, Scrapskin Drake doesn't really have a downside. Generally, you'd be happy with a 2/2 for flier for three, so one that can more effectively block other fliers and survive combat better is definitely improvement. The only scenario in which this card isn't good is if you're way behind on the board, and losing to ground creatures.Still, Scrapskin drake is right at home in the skies deck that this format will inevitably have.
Score: 6.5
Screeching Skaab
Milling yourself is not a huge theme in blue here. The cards that want you to do so are pretty powerful, but they don't come up too often, making this Skaab much worse than it was back in Innistrad. A 2/1 for two is fine, so you may end up picking this, depending on previous picks, especially if you're secondary color is black.
Score: 6.3
Send to Sleep
The second you get the Spell Mastery trigger off of Send to Sleep, you're probably going to feel really good about playing the card. Now, you won't always get the Spell Mastery trigger, and in those cases, you're probably just going to feel pretty good. Tapping two creatures for two mana at Instant speed is a pretty mana efficient card on its own.
Score: 7.9
Separatist Voidmage
The Voidmage is a pretty good tempo card. It allows you to bounce a creature, while leaving behind a 2/2. If this card had Flash, it would give it the push over the top that it would need to be stellar. Even though it can only be cast as Sorcery speed, it's still a decent card in most blue cards, though its 2/2 body may come too late after having to wait for a worthy target to bounce.
Score: 7.5
Stratus Walk
Stratus Walk isn't too exciting, but it's surprisingly good. It cantrips and can boost your biggest threat into the air permanently. There's not too much downside to playing this card, outside of the typical aura stuff of opening yourself up to a brutal 2-for-1.
Score: 7.1
Watercourser has the capacity to be super offensive. A 2/3's not terrible on its own, but this could be a 4/1 which is much more aggressive. That does require a significant mana sink, unfortunately, so it's still not the greatest card.
Score: 6.2


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Another question is why Sarah has continued to support her killer father, even as the wheels of justice turned and his lack of remorse put him in a jail cell for at least 10 years.
As well as weekly prison visits, she penned a character reference, describing her father as "loving, caring, sympathetic, protective and charismatic".
She told 60 Minutes that she was more than just Sarah Ristevski "that lost her mum and that has her dad in jail".
The relationship has left Sarah estranged from Karen's side of the family. They, like the detectives who laid a murder charge that was reduced to manslaughter, will be watching closely to see what she says.
In the interview, Sarah told reporter Liz Hayes that she did not sense anything wrong on the day of her mother's disappearance on June 29, 2016.
"I saw her in the morning. I was getting ready to go to an internship and she was on her iPad looking through some styles she was going to order for the store," she said.
"She asked me for my opinion on the colours and I think I picked a blue or something like that. And then I said, 'I'm leaving now. I'll see you when I get back'."
When she got home that night, Sarah thought it was "weird" her mother wasn't there.
"He [Borce] said that she'd gone for a walk and not come back," she said.
Ristevski later told police that the pair had argued about money, leading to his wife walking out of the family home in Avondale Heights to clear her head.
"She was upset that the store [the Bella Bleu clothing boutique] hadn't done well the day before and dad said, 'Maybe we should do a sale,' and she didn't want to do a sale," Sarah said.
"Yeah, he was worried."
That was the first lie of many told by Ristevski, after he put Karen's body in her Mercedes and drove it to a hiding spot in Mount Macedon Regional Park. His cover-up included acting as pallbearer at the funeral.
Sarah last spoke publicly in 2018 when she gave evidence in the Melbourne Magistrates Court for committal proceedings to decide if her father would go to trial.
In December, she slipped in to the public gallery of the Supreme Court just before her father was told he would serve an extra four years in prison on appeal.
She also attended his original sentencing, only to watch from a side room rather than be there in person.
Each time, she said nothing as she was "bounced" by television court reporters waiting for her on the footpaths outside.
With a scarf covering her face, her perspective remained shrouded in mystery.
Now, she is having her say.
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 30, 2019 – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to an informational meeting about Wakonda State Park at 7 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, at the park's Agate Lake Shelter.
Representatives from the park will be on hand to provide information about the park and to answer questions. The public is invited to share comments and ask questions about the park and its operations.
Input from the public is important to Missouri State Parks. These informational meetings, which are being held in all state parks and historic sites, help create two-way communication with the public. The meetings give staff the opportunity to let people know the current status and future plans for the parks and historic sites, and they offer visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities.
Wakonda State Park is located at 32836 State Park Road in La Grange . For more information about the public information meeting or about other events at the sites, call 573-655-2280.
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Why Are Millennial HIV Rates on the Rise?
In the mid-1980s and most of the 1990s, HIV/AIDS was a hot topic. Experts went from thinking that it was a disease that only affected gay men to realizing that HIV could affect anyone. They learned that it, in addition to being transmitted through sexual contact, it could be spread via contaminated blood transfusions.
While the disease was still poorly understood, people like Ryan White and NBA star Magic Johnson made the condition palpable even to people who didn't completely understand it. While we've come a long way from the early days of understanding the disease, we still have a distance to go in terms of education and prevention.
These issues are not seeing improvement under the Trump administration. The problem? The president's lofty objectives are not being paired with policies to bring about substantive improvement. Despite an ambitious goal of ending the epidemic in the next decade, Trump's actual policies are not helping. The administration's global gag rule, for instance, is inhibiting efforts to improve the situation. Of the demographics affected, millennials are especially vulnerable.
According to a 2018 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Americans 13 to 29 years of age represented 23 percent of the U.S. population but accounted for 40 percent of all HIV diagnoses in 2014. The rate of infections in one specific age range within this large group brought even more concern to experts: Millennials actually experienced an increase in the rates of HIV infection.
These statistics are frightening, but government officials, physicians, and others remain optimistic that there are ways to change the numbers and control this deadly disease. Here are the essentials you need to know about HIV/AIDS and why the rates of millennials with the disease are on the rise.
Understanding HIV/AIDS
Most people have a general knowledge of HIV/AIDS. HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, and it can destroy a person's ability to fight off infections. Having a damaged immune system leaves those with HIV at a higher risk of certain cancers and infections that can be deadly. The final stage of HIV is known as AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. It's important to remember that not everyone who develops HIV will develop AIDS, but everyone with AIDS has had HIV.
This virus is transmitted through sex and sharing dirty needles. HIV can affect both sexes equally. However, there are certain populations who are at a higher risk of HIV/AIDS infections. A few at-risk groups include gay and bisexual men and African-American males. Some people might think that these two groups are at the top of the list merely because of lifestyle choices, but many researchers believe that poverty levels, limited access to healthcare and preventive health services, and negative attitudes from the medical community might be responsible for the higher-than-average rates.
Because we understand HIV/AIDS better today than in the past, our ability to treat the infection has improved. People diagnosed with HIV/AIDS can expect to have about the same life expectancy as someone without the condition, mainly because of new medications. Those diagnosed can now go on to live long, fruitful lives, with the life expectancy of those diagnosed being 35 to 60 years.
Advancements in Treatment
It's amazing to think that the life expectancy and ability to treat HIV/AIDS was so limited 40 years ago. Today, there are more FDA approved HIV drugs than ever before. Drugs like Destrigo and Pietro can be used for HIV-positive adults who have never been on other antiretroviral agents. Both of the drugs are made by Merck, who acknowledged that because HIV is a constantly changing virus, no one treatment will ever work for every patient. This is why multiple types of drugs will continue to be made available. They enable physicians to create individualized treatment plans for those with the disease.
Another recent drug advancement in HIV treatment is the formulation of drugs like Truvada, which falls into a classification of drugs known as pre-exposure prophylaxis. Truvada is a combination drug that contains both emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. This medication is effective in treating and preventing HIV. Truvada can reduce the level of virus in the system, is easy to use, and has fewer side effects than other available treatment options.
Why the Rise in Millennials?
With all of these advancements in diagnosis and treatment, you might be rubbing your head and questioning why HIV rates in millennials are on the rise. Experts had the same question and began looking into several possible reasons. Here are a few of the things they found:
Low Testing Rates
According to a Mic article, 54 percent of all adults in the U.S. have been tested for HIV at least once. However, only 33 percent of adults under the age of 24 and about 25 percent of teens have ever been tested for the virus. This is an astounding statistic given that the CDC recommends that anyone over the age of 13 be tested.
When you dig even further into the numbers, you'll discover that the stats vary by race and sex. Black men and women had the highest rates of testing at 45.3 and 59.9 percent, respectively. The least likely to be tested were young white men, with only a 22.8 percent testing rate.
Hook-Up Culture
Are millennials engaging in more casual sex than past generations? Do a quick online search, and you can find data to support or disprove this notion. However, the CDC reported that young people aged 15 to 24 were at a higher risk of contracting specific sexually transmitted diseases. Nearly 2.3 million cases of chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea were diagnosed in 2017 alone, making it an all-time high in U.S. history.
While teenagers and millennials report having less sex and fewer partners, and condom use is up, the rate of STIs and STDs is soaring. Some experts note the relaxed feelings towards sexual acts might be one reason for these numbers, which could be another reason for climbing HIV statistics.
Poor Preventive Health
A Kaiser Health News article reports that millennials prefer fast service and price transparency over relationships when it comes to primary care services. In fact, 45 percent of adults between the ages of 18-29 reported not having a primary care physician at all in a recent survey. Could this lack of care, conversations about health behaviors, and a healthy doctor-patient relationship be to blame for the rise in HIV/AIDS among this population? It's hard to say for sure, but it's common knowledge that not having routine health exams can leave you susceptible to many health risks.
Where Do We Go From Here?
We've learned a lot about HIV/AIDS and sexual health in the last few decades. One thing we know for sure is that if we don't talk about the problem with young people, we won't change the trajectory of the disease over time. Organizations like UNAIDS have created goals for people around the globe to know their status and receive treatment. Here in the states, the District of Columbia has adopted similar goals with a hope to identify those with the virus, get them treatment, and achieve suppression of the amount of virus in their system.
The current administration needs to take note of these statistics and act accordingly. Efforts to increase education and access to preventive care, as well as treatment, are the only ways to change these numbers. Together, we can eradicate HIV. We have come a long way and plan to continue the fight for years to come.Posted by Magnolia at April 11, 2019 1:43 PM
Perhaps due to reports of treatments that sound almost like cures?Posted by: d.a.n at April 11, 2019 5:37 PM
I read a story about people in San Fransisco who would contact HIV just to get away from using protection. It was a conscious decision to infect themselves.Posted by: Weary Willie at April 13, 2019 1:53 PM
Plus, once you're diagnosed with HIV you get on Medic-aid for life.Posted by: Weary Willie at April 13, 2019 1:54 PM
Weary Willie wrote: I read a story about people in San Fransisco who would contact HIV just to get away from using protection. It was a conscious decision to infect themselves.Which may not be very long. Posted by: d.a.n at April 14, 2019 2:22 PM
Plus, once you're diagnosed with HIV you get on Medic-aid for life.
Which may not be very long.
Not really, d.a.n
Thirty years ago, the life expectancy of someone living with HIV was around 20 years. Now, it's not uncommon for those living with HIV to have the same life expectancy as someone who isn't HIV positive.Posted by: Weary Willie at April 14, 2019 3:31 PM
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JOHN BROWN "ALBANY" ALBUMEN PHOTOGRAPH. Excessively rare albumen photographic print, 4 1/2" x 6" to larger paper mount, depicting infamous abolitionist JOHN BROWN (1800-1859), best known for his armed takeover of the federal armory at Harpers Ferry in October of 1859, in an attempt to foment an armed slave revolt. The photograph is a chest-up view of Brown, minus his famous beard. It is a version of the "Albany" print, made in February, 1857 by an unknown printer in Albany, New York as an art-enhanced version of an earlier portrait, attributed to photographer Benjamin Battels taken at Akron, Ohio in August, 1855. The Akron image was made during Brown's initial journey from New York to Kansas, during which he raised funds and arms for the violent resistance to slavery which was brewing there at the time. At the end of 1856 and through 1857, following his massacre of pro-slavery settlers at Pottawatomie Creek (May, 1856), Brown returned east to raise additional funds for his cause. At this time, William Barnes, secretary of the New York State Kansas Committee, suggested that Brown sit for a photograph during their meeting in Albany. Brown was by that time suffering the effects of Bell's Palsy (a type of facial paralysis), so he instead commissioned an unknown printer to enhance and reprint the 1855 Akron image. He distributed these retouched, reprinted images during his fundraising tour. One copy, still extant, was inscribed to Franklin Sanborn, one of the "Secret Six" committee which funded Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry. Another copy was given to Brown's daughter, Ruth Brown Thompson, who later donated it to the Chicago Historical Society, at which time she erroneously stated that it was made in 1855. The print presented here is mounted on a 6" x 7 1/2" paper backing, which bears the illegible remnants of a pencil inscription on the reverse. An extremely rare, original view of Brown, in very good to fine condition.
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What is typical for Florida? Each region has its own charm. Florida as a part of the South has many special features. Here is a collection of 10 terms that you may hear in Florida often:
1. "Literally"
"I'm literally sick of this humidity" is just one example of literally being used literally in every possible way. The phrase "like", that is used so much elsewhere, is not so common here and has been "literally" replaced by the new "literally". Pay attention! 😉
2. "It will pass"
This sentence refers to the rain showers, which can occur again and again in the summer months throughout the day. In Florida, the possibility of rain is always included when schedules are created. Doubts are suppressed with "It will pass". It can rain in the garden while it is sunny and clear in front of the house. So do not cancel any plans just because there's a dark cloud in the distance!
By the way: This is a great site for weather info: accuweather.com
3. "West Coast"
When you hear Floridians talking about the "West Coast," they probably do not talk about California, but rather the Gulf Coast of Florida. This is common among locals, but it can easily be misunderstood by visitors. Also with "Venice Beach", they mean of course not "Venice Beach" near Los Angeles, but our beautiful beach in Venice, Florida.
4. "Bobo"
"Bobo" is not a bird. In Florida, the word "Bobo" is often used to describe something that is either below average or mediocre. For example: "This place is Bobo."
5. "Is it snowing?"
Many Floridians have never seen snow in their lives. Of course, if you are visiting a state north of Florida, you are naturally very interested in experiencing this natural phenomenon live. Even today, the cold winter of 1977 is a topic of conversation in which "Snow in Central Florida" made headlines.
6. "Where are my Uggs?"
When temperatures drop below 60 degrees, Floridians get out Ugg boots and winter jackets. They are also sometimes worn with shorts and T-shirts – visitors may be amused when noting this. 😉
7. "Pub-subs"
Publix is simply THE supermarket in Florida and known across the country for its chicken subs. "Pub subs," as Floridians call them, are cooked to order at Publix-Deli. A successful trip usually does not start until everyone has picked up their pub subs – typical for Florida.
For info: "Sub" is the abbreviation of "Submarine Sandwich" and means a long, roll-shaped sandwich, which is longitudinally cut open and filled, usually with meat, vegetables, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, etc.
8. "I've never parked in parallel"
This sentence is more likely to be heard outside Florida, when Floridians are supposed to park longitudinally in another state.
You do not need parallel parking in Florida, because almost everywhere there are driveways and large parking lots. Moreover, it is also not part of the driver's license test.
9, "Is that a roach or a palmetto?"
Palmetto bugs or American cockroaches can be found anywhere in Florida. In contrast to the more common German Cockroaches, which are smaller and more likely to be found in damp corners of the kitchen and bathrooms, Palmetto bugs can grow up to 2 inches (5 cm). They prefer to live outside, in mulch beds, drains or crawl spaces – and hide in the trunk area of palmetto palms.
Why is it good to know who you are facing? Palmetto bugs can fly!
10. "Yeah, no" and "No, yeah"
It is very helpful to know the difference between the two phrases. "Yeah, no" means "no" and "No, yeah" means "yes". So ignore the starting "Yeah" and pay attention to the second word.
So enjoy, what is typical for Florida and have a great time!


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Talkin Sport ( Sydney 2SM) interviewing Coach Sheens now
He said that the team is having a late training session tomorrow at ANZ Stadium tonight arvo , when he will know more on whether Lawrence is fit enough to take the field on Friday night.He will still give him to the last moment to prove his fitness.
He did say that no team would be wanting to meet the Premiers , who are the only team in the finals with their full squad fit to pick from.
Has been very happy with the way the other attacking players (Robbie , Lui & Moltzen ) have been playing and that it should take some heat from Marshal
The way all the teams are lining up this week , there is a massive danger for the loser if this game to be knocked out , but feels very confident in his team this weekend .
He was asked about if he thinks what Bennett might have up his sleeve and he said he doesn't dream about him or lose any sleep over it.
He is very upset to playing their home final at ANZ instead of one of their home grounds , ANZ where they beat the Dragons only 6 weeks ago . He will be very disappointed if the crowd will not be over 40,000.
But the team has to get over that and just focus on winning this game .
Said the Dragons play a very structed game which is their strength but always the weakness as a bit predictable and the team knows what to do to overcome them
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Xinhua and TASS showed the world's first Russian-speaking virtual host
Chinese state news Agency Xinhua and TASS in the framework of the 23-th St. Petersburg international economic forum provided the public the world's first Russian-speaking virtual presenter with artificial intelligence.
Its development has been the company Sogou, and prototype was an employee of TASS named Lisa. It is reported that her voice, facial expressions and lip movements used for training the deep neural network. This was followed by a digital DoppelgangeR that mimic a living person.
"Feature presenter with artificial intelligence is that it can adapt articulation, gestures and facial expressions to the content of the read text. The virtual presenter will be constantly learning, improving and to improve their broadcasting skills", – said Cai Minchzhao, General Director of "Xinhua".
The head of TASS Sergey Mikhailov expressed hope for further cooperation with the Chinese media in the field of artificial intelligence and beyond. It should be noted that earlier the Chinese have used virtual presenters with artificial intelligence. It was twins, male and female, which is broadcast in Chinese and English.
The advantages of such a lead is obvious – he doesn't need to pay a salary, its appearance can be easily changed, he's not wrong and can work round the clock. It should be noted that artificial intelligence, according to scientists in the future will be taken away from people just intellectual spheres, leaving low-skilled or monotonous work "crowns of creation".
However, until this far, because the AI currently is still in the hands of the people.