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Hiii... I fixed the broken images because they were horrendous! Sorry I won't be updating TEC more than this. I'm semi-active again on Neo but sadly don't have the time to give to my sites.
I'm taking a break from Neopets. I won't be updating The Expanded Calendar. I'm sorry to any of you who are disappointed by this news. If you would like to know my reasons you can find my post about it on my blog. And thank you, very much - my sites and the people who used them have given me a lot of happiness over the years.
This month we have Valentine's Day, Anti Valentine's Day and the Shenkuu Lunar Festival too look forward to. There might also be some Daily Faerie Quests, but it's hard to predict when that might start.
TNT stated in this week's editorial that The Neopies will not be taking place this year. They said they have 'a few other things planned instead'.
The Snowager has now woken from its hibernation.
The Snowager is *still* hibernating... Maybe it plans to sleep through January as well?
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2015, Year 17 and January. This month we have The Neopies coming up at some point - presumably - and Sloth Appreciation Day and many pet days.
The Snowager is still hibernating at time of writing but I expect it will wake up soon.
Part of the New Features for the Day of Giving is up early, as TNT are on Christmas break until the 5th January. There will be more news on the 25th, including the announcement of the winners of the Dream Neopet Giveaway.
The New Features for Ogrin Day has been published super early.
The Dream Neopet Giveaway is now open to entrants, until the 19th. There will be 55 winners this year (instead of the usual 10) and 15 of those will be Vandagyres. The winners will be announced on the Day of Giving.
You can find a free Raindorf Goodie Bag in the NC Mall, under the 'New' tab. The goodie bag only contains a Neocash item so you may claim it on side accounts as well.
This year's Games Master Challenge has ended and you can receive your prizes. The trophy images are currently missing. The trophy images are all working now.
The animation for the Advent Calendar is working today. Spot and click on the candycane to receive an extra prize.
The Stocking Stufftacular is now available. You can purchase and hang stockings in preparation for the 8th, when the stockings will begin filling.
I've done away with the entry for the Winter Starlight Celebration map and replaced it with the Snowager's own entry. This way everything on the map is covered in individual entries.
So many month-long events in December! The Gift of Neocash, Advent Calendar (animation currently not working - try again later) have begun, the Winter Starlight Celebration map is available and the Snowager has begun it's winter hibernation, allowing you to steal treasure without risk of being blasted with snow and ice (this also means it is impossible to win the avatar during December).
And don't forget the Games Master Challenge isn't quite over yet.
If you haven't got your Monthly Freebies this month, today is your last chance.
The News for Xweetok Day is up early because TNT are on Thanksgiving holiday for the rest of the week.
The Games Master Challenge continues while they are gone.
The Gift of Neocash will begin on the 28th November and end on the 4th January.
Vandagyre Day will take place on the 12th November in future, but today's news is acting as a late celebration for them.
If you follow the Neopets help sites then you probably knew this was coming, but... new Neopet! The Vandagyre makes the 55th pet and completes the alphabet of names. Plus find the free 'Vandagyre Goodie Bag' in the NC Mall.
The Ruki has been made Limited Edition.
Another new feature introduced in celebration: When your Neopet has a birthday, visit its petlookup to chose it a birthday gift.
More 'quality of life' stuff again today: NPC shops will now clear out their stock regularly, so that they won't be always full of the items that don't sell.
On the third day of birthday, Neo gave to us~ There are now new prizes to be won at Tombola, Anchor Management, Forgotten Shore and Lunar Temple. Also, the Trading Post and Auction House have new maximums: 2,000,000 NP and 50,000,000 NP respectively.
In the NC Mall, certain Fortune Cookies opened from today onwards will have increased effects.
More birthday celebrations! Today Neo has released five new site themes (one each for Kiko Lake, Roo Island, Gadgadsbogen, Tyrannia and Grey Day), all of which you can find in your Preferences right away. There are also three new avatars, though these are *not* already on your account. They can be earned by winning the Site Spotlight, Beauty Contest and the Lottery.
There are also new Backgrounds available in the NC Mall, to match the site themes. These are on sale through November 16th, for the low price of 75NC each.
We have begun the lead-up to Neopet's 15th Birthday. The first piece of celebration is an update to the Grave Danger Daily; it now includes some new items and is now accessible via the Neovia map.
In the NC Mall there is a free birthday goodie bag ('Neopets 15th Birthday Celebration Goodie Bag') and if you're making a purchase of 1,000NC or more then you can use the Y16BIRTHDAY discount code to get 150NC off.
In the latest Editorial, TNT confirmed that there will be a Games Master Challenge this year! The exact date it will begin is as yet unknown.
Psst... Don't forget your Monthly Freebies for the new month.
We have our trick or treat hunt! :D I was doubting whether this would happen but TNT promised it last year and they have delivered. There are five goodie bags to be found, one each in Tyrannia, Faerieland, Haunted Woods, Krawk Island and Terror Mountain.
It looks like there is no Haunted Faire this year (nor the trick-or-treat hunt that was promised after TNT omitted it last year). There's a chance it could still happen (there are 10 days of October yet) but I think it's unlikely, especially considering the site is not entirely bug-free yet.
My question is, when will things be back to 'normal'? Can we hope for the Games Master Challenge in November or is that out of the question too? What about Neo's birthday on Nov 15th? Neopets will be turning 15 years old, a number worthy of celebration.
The Jetsam are available for creation in Create-a-Pet.
So it turns out that 'two days of site downtime' was followed by one month of site bugginess. I gather some things still aren't working correctly. Petpages can now be updated but they are currently being subjected to the super-strict profanity filters that are usually only applied to neomails.
In other news, Jetsam Day is coming up tomorrow (16th). They are usually released for creation in Create-a-Pet on their day.
The Freebies For You page can be visited each month to receive 2,000 np and one food item per Neopet. This is available to main accounts only; side accounts are not permitted to collect this freebie.
The Freebies resets at the beginning of the new month; therefore, you could receive your monthly freebies on Jan 31st and then again on Feb 1st.
Half-Price Day takes place twelve times a year, on the 3rd of each month. For 24 hours the items in most Neopian shops are sold at half their usual price.
There are a number of exceptions: User-owned shops, the Hidden Tower, Almost Abandoned Attic, General Store, Neohome Superstore, Igloo Garage Sale, Smuggler's Cove, Little Nippers, Neolodge and NC Mall are all excluded.
On the third Wednesday of each month, users whose accounts are 60+ months (5+ years) old can buy items in the Hidden Tower at a 3% discount. Jellyneo has a Price Viewer that calculates the effect this discount has upon the items.
As the Hidden Tower is a shop, buying from it is ordinarily restricted to main accounts only. However, The Neopets Team stated in Editorial 443 (2nd question down) that users may choose one of their accounts, be it main or side, with which to buy from the Hidden Tower on Discount Day. This allows users whose main accounts are younger than their side accounts to benefit. The required neopoints must still be supplied by the user's main account, however. Neopoints may be moved to a side account through the Trading Post.
Game ratios are the ratios between in-game points and Neopoints. When you send your score in a game, your points are converted into Neopoints based on whatever ratio the game is set to at the time. As well as varying from game to the game the ratios also change each month - on the 25th.
According to Editorial 334 (4th question down) the ratio changes are controlled by 'an automated system' to 'help balance out the flow of Neopoints into Neopia'.
The Neopian Times holds special issues for several of Neopia's events. If enough pieces of work relating to an upcoming event are sent in and accepted, then the issue will have a theme (for example, Issue 577 was themed for Sloth Appreciation Day) and the writers and artists whose work is included in the issue will usually receive an item. The 50th issues are celebrated similarly, except that the item given out for 50th issues is new and exclusive, whereas for other special issues it is not.
For a full listing of previous Special Issues and the items that have been given out, continue to Page Two.
The following is an incomplete history of Special Issue item prizes. If you have any more information then I would love to hear from you, thanks.
While most Special Issue prizes are pre-existing items, the 50th issues always award new, exclusive NT-themed items.
*Issue 170 coincided with 2004's Day of Giving. The issue displayed the Day of Giving theme, but the item given out was an exclusive NT-themed prize, therefore it is listed both here and under the Day of Giving.
The Ode to the Villains special was created by Just a Couple of Writers.
April Fool's Day is not strictly a Special Issue at all. It wasn't considered an occasion within the Neopian Times until a group of writers and artists started devising annual pranks by submitting multiple pieces about an invented topic. The day has never been marked with its own theme and, as you can see below, has not been know to give out item prizes.
**2004's Day of Giving coincided with Issue 170. The issue displayed the Day of Giving theme, but the item given out was an exclusive NT-themed prize, therefore it is listed both here and under the 50th Issues.
Neopia observes daylight saving time (DST - the practice of temporarily advancing clocks during the summertime so that afternoons have more daylight and mornings have less). Since Neopets' headquarters are located in California, Neopian Standard Time (NST) follows the same daylight saving time as Pacific Standard Time (PST).
Daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday of March. Clocks are turned forward an hour at 02:00 am NST.
Daylight saving time ends on the first Sunday of November. Clocks are turned backward an hour at 02:00 am NST.
The Festival of Neggs is a small-scale event hosted by Kari the Negg Faerie. Neggs are hidden in a different area of Neopia each day and Kari gives out clues that guide the player in finding them. New and old items can be won by finding all of the Neggs. The 'Festival of Neggs' site theme can be obtained by successfully finding each patterned Negg on the day of its release.
The Festival also includes an optional Neocash activity.
In Y14 (2012) the Festival also included The Mysterious Negg logic puzzle, which afterwards spawned the Mysterious Negg Cave daily.
The date of the Festival is variable because it is timed to coincide with Easter, which itself can take place any time between March 22nd and April 25th.
In Y17 (2015), Easter will take place on April 5th. The Festival of Neggs is likely to begin a week or so before this date.
The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in celebration of this festival.
The Neopies is a small-scale event modelled on annual awards ceremonies. Each day players can vote for their favourite nominee in various categories (such as Best New Paint Brush or Best New Game) to collectively decide the highs and lows of the previous year. Voting earns the player items and Neopoints. A new, exclusive item is given out to those who voted every day.
TNT stated in Editorial 677 that The Neopies will not be taking place this year. They said they have 'a few other things planned instead'.
Aisha Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Aisha-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Aisha can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Gnorbu Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Gnorbu-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Gnorbu can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Additionally, the text on all Gnorbu petlookups is temporarily changed from '[petname] the [colour] Gnorbu' to '[petname] the [colour] ShearedGnorbu'. This dates from the first Gnorbu Day in Y9 (2007) when the petlookup images were replaced with images of a hairless, sheared Gnorbu. The full shearing has not happened since the introduction of Customisation.
Buzz Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Buzz-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Buzz can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Dr. Frank Sloth demands appreciation on this day. His Horribleness is celebrated in a New Features post of Sloth-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries.
In the past Dr. Sloth has taken control of the New Features on his day to ensure full obedience. This has happened in Y6, Y9, Y10 and Y12.
The 'I *heart* Sloth' avatar can be obtained today by completing the test at the Mind Control Laboratory.
The Neopian Times holds a Special Issue in celebration of this day.
Dr. Sloth has also been known to take over the news on Mutant Day.
Elephante Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Elephante-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Elephante can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Kacheek Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Kacheek-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Kacheek can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Shenkuu Lunar Festival is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new related items.
The date of the festival usually coincides with the Chinese New Year, which can fall any time between 21st January and 21st February, as in the table below.
The Faeries offer daily quests for the span of about three weeks. The Quests page can be visited each day for both an item prize and a quest at random from the Air, Dark, Earth, Fire, Light, Water, Battle, Fountain, Queen, Space or Crafting Faerie. An additional item prize is given out to those who visit every day (completing every quest is not required).
Zafara Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Zafara-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Zafara can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Jhudora Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Jhudora-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the text on Neopets' frontpage is coloured purple for the day and, due to Jhudora's rivalry with Illusen, it is mysteriously impossible to take an Illusen quest today.
The 'Evil Jhudora' avatar can be obtained today by completing any one of Jhudora's quests.
Lenny Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Lenny-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Lenny can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Valentine's Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Valentine-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries.
The NC Mall usually releases a free Goodie Bag containing a Valentiney item (see Jellyneo's IDB for a list). In Y15 (2013) there was also a week-long Neocash event.
The 'Valentine's Day' site theme is automatically seen by everyone on this day. It can be permanently obtained however by gifting or receiving the item 'A Mysterious Valentines Card' (today only). When gifted the item becomes 'used up' and disappears and both the gifter and the recipient obtain the site theme.
The 'Valentine Chia' avatar can be obtained today by sending the Pubbyblew And Rose NeoGreeting to someone.
Anti Valentine's Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Anti Valentines-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries.
Chia Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Chia-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Chia can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Tonu Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Tonu-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Tonu can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
As a Limited Edition pet, the Tonu is not permanently available for creation at the Create-A-Pet page. LE pets are typically released for creation - in large but limited numbers - on their pet days.
The following is a record of the Tonu Day releases only.
The Draik and Krawk are Restricted and the Chomby, Lutari, Cybunny, Hissi, Koi, Kiko, Ruki, Poogle and Jetsam are Limited Edition.
Mynci Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Mynci-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Mynci can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
The Daily Dare is a month-long gaming event in which players are challenged to beat particular scores on a different game each day. The event is hosted by AAA, Abigail and Lulu, where AAA's scores are 'Hard', Abigail's are 'Easy' and Lulu runs an optional Neocash element.
Completing each day's challenges earns the player both new and old items. At the end of the event the player may receive the 'Daily Dare' site theme, additional items, neopoints and a trophy (prizes vary depending on how much was completed).
In Y15 (2013) the event also featured a new character, Chadley. The 'Daily Dare: Chadley' site theme was included in that year's final prizes.
AAA 'took a break' in Y16 and the Daily Dare was skipped. It remains to be seen whether it will make a reappearance in Y17.
*Y15's DD was postponed due to the War of the Obelisk and did not take place until after both the war and the Altador Cup had ended.
AAA also appears in the Games Master Challenge.
The Gadgadsbogen festivities are a celebration of Mystery Island's ever-changing flora. Every year a number of items stocking at the Tropical Food Shop are retired and replaced with newly-discovered fruits and berries.
The day is marked with a New Features post introducing the new items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries.
The date of the New Features post varies in keeping with the unpredictability of nature.
The 'Gadgadsbogen!' avatar can be obtained on March 4th by viewing the Neopedia entry Trickster Llugh and the Legend of Gadgadsbogen.
Uni Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Uni-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Uni can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
The first time March 3rd was cancelled was in Y6 (2004), when The Neopets Team explained in New Features that they were updating the syncing time of daily content and that the 3rd would essentially be skipped over because of the change. Since then, March 3rd has continued to be cancelled 'due to lack of interest' as a joke.
Nothing that should also happen on March 3rd (such as Half-Price Day or your birthday) is in any way affected by this.
Gelert Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Gelert-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Gelert can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Scorchio Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Scorchio-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Scorchio can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Illusen Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Illusen-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the text on Neopets' frontpage is coloured green for the day and, due to Illusen's rivalry with Jhudora, it is mysteriously impossible to take a Jhudora quest today.
Illusen Day also happens to coincide with St. Patrick's Day, which is marked in a small way at the Pick Your Own game, where for today only players have a chance of finding the items '3 Leaf Clover', '4 Leaf Clover' and '12 Leaf Clover'.
The 'Illusen Doll' avatar can be obtained today by completing any one of Illusen's quests.
Chomby Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Chomby-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Chomby can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
As a Limited Edition pet, the Chomby is not permanently available for creation at the Create-A-Pet page. LE pets are typically released for creation - in large but limited numbers - on their pet days.
The Draik and Krawk are Restricted and the Tonu, Lutari, Cybunny, Hissi, Koi, Kiko, Ruki, Poogle and Jetsam are Limited Edition.
The Neopets Team can be relied upon to attempt to prank players for April Fool's Day. Past pranks have varied widely, from pets becoming diseased and infectious (Y13) to a new feature called Neocharge that charged neopoints for every pageview (Y8).
The 'Quiguki April Fools Avatar' can be obtained on April 4th by visiting the New Features.
Writers and artists of The Neopian Times independently orchestrate their own prank by submitting multiple works to the NT that all feature an invented subject. Past pranks have included the introduction of Neoquest III (Y14) and the discovery of a new world called Goldrun (Y11).
Shoyru Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Shoyru-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Shoyru can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
The 'Quiguki April Fools Avatar' can be obtained today by visiting the New Features.
The 'Easter Cybunny' avatar can be obtained on the 8th, 9th or 10th of April by sending the Easter NeoGreeting to someone.
Lawyerbot Appreciation Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Lawyerbot-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries.
Grey Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Grey-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases the Grey colour for either one or two species of Neopet.
Krawk Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Krawk-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Krawk can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
The Krawk is the only pet that has never been available in the Create-A-Pet page. Krawks must be created by other methods, such as taking the Krawk petpet to the Fungus Caves or using Morphing or Transmogrification potions. They are not released for creation on their pet day.
The Draik is Restricted and the Tonu, Chomby, Lutari, Cybunny, Hissi, Koi, Kiko, Ruki, Poogle and Jetsam are Limited Edition.
Lutari Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Lutari-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Lutari can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
As a Limited Edition pet, the Lutari is not permanently available for creation at the Create-A-Pet page. LE pets are typically released for creation - in large but limited numbers - on their pet days.
The Draik and Krawk are Restricted and the Tonu, Chomby, Cybunny, Hissi, Koi, Kiko, Ruki, Poogle and Jetsam are Limited Edition.
Kougra Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Kougra-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Kougra can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Cybunny Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Cybunny-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Cybunny can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
As a Limited Edition pet, the Cybunny is not permanently available for creation at the Create-A-Pet page. LE pets are typically released for creation - in large but limited numbers - on their pet days.
The Draik and Krawk are Restricted and the Tonu, Chomby, Lutari, Hissi, Koi, Kiko, Ruki, Poogle and Jetsam are Limited Edition.
Lupe Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Lupe-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Lupe can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Hissi Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Hissi-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Hissi can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
As a Limited Edition pet, the Hissi is not permanently available for creation at the Create-A-Pet page. LE pets are typically released for creation - in large but limited numbers - on their pet days.
The Draik and Krawk are Restricted and the Tonu, Chomby, Lutari, Cybunny, Koi, Kiko, Ruki, Poogle and Jetsam are Limited Edition.
Tyrannian Victory Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Tyrannia-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases the Tyrannian colour for either one or two species of Neopet.
Moehog Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Moehog-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Moehog can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Koi Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Koi-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Koi can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
As a Limited Edition pet, the Koi is not permanently available for creation at the Create-A-Pet page. LE pets are typically released for creation - in large but limited numbers - on their pet days.
The Draik and Krawk are Restricted and the Tonu, Chomby, Lutari, Cybunny, Hissi, Kiko, Ruki, Poogle and Jetsam are Limited Edition.
Yurble Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Yurble-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Yurble can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
The Altador Cup is a large-scale event in the form of a sporting tournament in which teams from the lands of Neopia travel to Altador to compete in the game of Yooyuball. Users can participate by choosing a team and playing Yooyuball and/or side games to earn points that affect their team's progress in the Cup. An individual's points also act as currency for the prize shop at the end of the tournament. Users are also awarded with a trophy and the 'Altador Cup' site theme, plus at least one avatar (see Avatars below).
The event also includes a small Staff Tournament (between members of The Neopets Team) and an optional Neocash-related feature.
The 'Altador Cup' avatar can be obtained by participating in the Altador Cup.
The 'Altador Cup Player' avatar can be obtained by achieving Rank One.
The 'Altador Cup Staff Tournament' avatar can be obtained by participating in the Staff Tournament.
Fyora Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Fyora-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases the Faerie colour for one species of Neopet.
JubJub Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new JubJub-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the JubJub can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Petpet Appreciation Day (initiated by the Petpet Protection League) is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Petpet-related items, dedicated Poetry and Art galleries, new Petpet colours and sometimes an entirely new Petpet species.
Quiggle Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Quiggle-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Quiggle can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Nimmo Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Nimmo-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Nimmo can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Kau Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Kau-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Kau can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Acara Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Acara-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Acara can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Flotsam Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Flotsam-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Flotsam can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Ixi Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Ixi-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Ixi can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Tuskaninny Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Tuskaninny-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Tuskaninny can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Kiko is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Kiko-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Kiko can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
As a Limited Edition pet, the Kiko is not permanently available for creation at the Create-A-Pet page. LE pets are typically released for creation - in large but limited numbers - on their pet days.
The Draik and Krawk are Restricted and the Tonu, Chomby, Lutari, Cybunny, Hissi, Koi, Ruki, Poogle and Jetsam are Limited Edition.
The NC Mall's Birthday is celebrated with a mention in the New Features and a variety of Neocash-related bonuses such as free Goodie Bags, sales and birthday-themed activities.
Peophin Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Peophin-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Peophin can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Ruki Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Ruki-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Ruki can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
As a Limited Edition pet, the Ruki is not permanently available for creation at the Create-A-Pet page. LE pets are typically released for creation - in large but limited numbers - on their pet days.
The Draik and Krawk are Restricted and the Tonu, Chomby, Lutari, Cybunny, Hissi, Koi, Kiko, Ruki, Poogle and Jetsam are Limited Edition.
The Discovery of Meridell is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Meridell-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases the Royal colour for one species of Neopet (boy and girl).
The Discovery of Brightvale is celebrated just twelve days later.
The 'Blumaroo - Chef Bonju' avatar can only be obtained during the month of August. To receive it you must be using the 'Mad About Orange' avatar while mixing the items 'Orange Juice', 'Gourmet Cooking for your Pet' and 'Blumaroo Steak' at the Mystery Island Cooking Pot.
Blumaroo Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Blumaroo-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Blumaroo can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
The Discovery of Brightvale is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Brightvale-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases the Royal colour for one species of Neopet (boy and girl).
Additionally, the odds of winning the 'Brightvale' avatar from the Wheel of Knowledge are slightly better on this day.
The Discovery of Meridell is celebrated just twelve days earlier.
Meerca Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Meerca-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Meerca can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Usukicon is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Usuki-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries.
Grundo Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Grundo-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Grundo can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Though not available in Create-A-Pet, Grundos can be created at any time at the Space Adoption Agency.
Mutant Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Mutant-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases the Mutant colour for one species of Neopet.
In Y12, Dr. Sloth took control of the New Features to ensure that year's Mutant Day was sufficiently grotesque.
Dr. Sloth has also been known to take over the news on his own day.
Kyrii is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Kyrii-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Kyrii can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Draik Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Draik-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Draik can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
A limited number of Draiks were released for creation when they were first introduced in Y4 (2002) but since then they have only been obtainable by other methods, such as hatching a Draik Egg or using Morphing or Transmogrification potions. They do not become available for creation on Draik Day.
On this day in Y11 (2009) the Draiks began releasing in the Create-a-Pet page but quickly stopped. The Neopets Team later stated in Editorial 409 that it was an accident. Draiks created during the release are sometimes known as 9/9/9 Draiks.
The Krawk is Restricted and the Tonu, Chomby, Lutari, Cybunny, Hissi, Koi, Kiko, Ruki, Poogle and Jetsam are Limited Edition.
Techo Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Techo-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Techo can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
The Annual Chocolate Ball is an exclusive, high-toned occasion hosted by the Chocolate Factory. There is no actual player participation. The day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new chocolate-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases the Chocolate colour for either one or two species of Neopet.
Typically, the Faerie Festival is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Faerie-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, if players visit the Healing Springs their Neopets are guaranteed to be healed to full hit points and cured of any illnesses.
However, the festival was enhanced to a small-scale event in Y11 (2009), involving participation in minor challenges for daily item prizes. The following year's festival appeared to be in the same vein until three days in when all the Faeries were turned to stone and The Faeries' Ruin plot commenced. Since then, the festival has returned to its original low-key format.
International Talk Like A Pirate Day (TLAPD) is a parodic holiday invented in 1995. The Neopets Team mark the day by applying a filter to the Neoboards that causes many common words to be 'corrected' to pirate slang upon being posted. For example, you becomes ye and yes becomes aye. To add to the confusion, players can only see the effect the 'pirate filter' has on everyone else's posts; their own posts appear perfectly normal.
An in-depth guide to ITLAPD.
Poogle Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Poogle-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Poogle can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
As a Limited Edition pet, the Poogle is not permanently available for creation at the Create-A-Pet page. LE pets are typically released for creation - in large but limited numbers - on their pet days.
The Draik and Krawk are Restricted and the Tonu, Chomby, Lutari, Cybunny, Hissi, Koi, Kiko, Ruki and Jetsam are Limited Edition.
The Annual Gormball Championships is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Gormball-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Neopedia article is updated to show who won this year's championships.
In Y15 (2013) the colour Water was released for the Lenny on this day. It remains to be seen whether this will be repeated in coming years.
Skeith Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Skeith-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Skeith can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
The Haunted Faire is a seasonal map only accessible during October. It acts as a hub for all the Halloween-related activities, such as the Apple Bobbing daily, the Haunted Hijinks Neocash event and the hunt for Trick-or-Treat Bags.
In Y15 (2013) the Faire included the new 'Spooky Food Eating Contest', which turned into a small-scale plot when the winning contestant transformed into a toothy blue monster. Also, there were no Trick-or-Treat Bags that year because TNT didn't realise people would mind so much.
The Haunted Faire did not take place in Y16 (2014), possibly due to the workload involved in the transition to JumpStart and the many bugs after the downtime, but Trick-or-Treat Bags did happen as promised.
The Halloween entry covers the activities available on the 31st.
Grarrl Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Grarrl-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Grarrl can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Eyrie Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Eyrie-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Eyrie can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Bori Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Bori-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Bori can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Jetsam is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Jetsam-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Jetsam can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
As a Limited Edition pet, the Jetsam is not permanently available for creation at the Create-A-Pet page. LE pets are typically released for creation - in large but limited numbers - on their pet days.
The Draik and Krawk are Restricted and the Tonu, Chomby, Lutari, Cybunny, Hissi, Koi, Kiko, Ruki and Poogle are Limited Edition.
Symol Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Symol-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases new colour options for the Symol.
Korbat Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Korbat-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Korbat can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Halloween is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Halloween-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases the colour Halloween for one species of Neopet.
During the 31st, Deadly Dice can be played at any time of the day and Edna can be challenged in the Battledome at any time of the day.
The Haunted Woods site theme (a.k.a. the Halloween site theme) can be obtained today by refreshing a page during the minute before midnight Neopian Standard Time; i.e. between 11:59:00pm and 11:59:59pm NST. The theme is granted through a 'Something Has Happened' event. It isn't necessary to refresh on the Haunted Woods pages; anywhere on the site will work.
The Haunted Faire entry covers the month-long Halloween activities.
The Games Master Challenge is a week-long gaming event hosted by AAA. Players choose one of two teams (Brains vs Brawn in Y13, Pirates vs Ninja in Y14 and Sun vs Moon in Y15) before being posed multiple clue-based challenges each day, the completion of which earns their team points. The challenges vary from achieving a certain score in a certain game, to favouriting or rating certain games or to achieving a total number of games played. Additionally Lulu (or Reslen as in Y15) runs an optional Neocash element.
Completing each day's challenges can earn the player both new and old items. At the end of the event the player may receive additional items and a trophy (prizes vary depending on how much was completed).
AAA also appears in the Daily Dare.
Slorg Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Slorg-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases new colour options for the Slorg.
Pteri Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Pteri-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Pteri can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Vandagyre Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Vandagyre-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Vandagyre can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Neopets will be turning 16 this year.
Neopets' Birthday is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new birthday-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases a colour for either one or two species of Neopet.
Free training for ALL species is available at The Swashbuckling Academy today (under level 40 only).
Brain Tree rewards are increased by 25% today.
A greater number of tickets are available at the Concert Hall Ticket Booth today.
From the 15th through to the 19th (five days) game scores can be sent five times rather than three.
Treasure of the Black Pawkeet is free today, plus it costs only 150np (rather than 300np) for the whole of November.
The 'Happy Birthday!' avatar can be obtained today by viewing the New Features.
Usul Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Usul-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Usul can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Xweetok Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Xweetok-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Xweetok can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
The Advent Calendar is a December-only daily. Players can visit every day to view a short animation and receive two to three new items and a few Neopoints.
In Y14 (2012) and Y15 (2013) an image of a snowflake or nova, respectively, was hidden in each day's animation. Finding and clicking the snowflake/nova earned the player an additional item.
The 'Winter Holiday' site theme can be obtained by participating in the Advent Calendar to some extent, although the exact requirements are unknown.
The 'Plastic Fir' avatar can be obtained by visiting the Advent Calendar on December 1st.
The 'Seasonal Attack Pea' avatar can be obtained by visiting the Advent Calendar on a random day that changes every year.
The Gift of Neocash is a Neocash promotion that runs from November 28th to January 4th. If a player spends a certain amount of NC during this time they will receive bonus NC after the end of the event. The bonus increases with the amount spent; for example if between 500-999 NC is spent the bonus will be 100 NC, while if between 1,000-2,499 NC is spent the bonus will be 175, and so on.
The Snowager hibernates during December, which means you can steal its treasure without risk of it waking and blasting you with snow and ice. This also means it is impossible to win the 'Snowager - Rawr!' avatar this month.
Bruce Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Bruce-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Bruce can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
The Stocking Stufftacular is a Neocash activity that runs from December 8th to January 1st. Players can purchase stockings and hang them before midnight NST to receive an item the following day. Each day's item is not known in advance.
Wocky Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Wocky-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Wocky can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
The Holiday Dream Neopet Giveaway offers the chance for players to enter one of their existing Neopets for transformation into their dream colour and species combination. Ten winners are selected randomly from all entrants and are announced on December 25th.
Borovan Day falls on the birthday of Adam, one of the original creators of Neopets. Within the Neopian universe Borovan is a fictitious beverage, possibly made from hot chocolate and asparagus. The day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Borovan-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries.
The Day of Giving is celebrated with a New Features post introducing new Christmas-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. It also often releases the colour Christmas for one species of Neopet.
Additionally, the ten winners of the Holiday Dream Neopet Giveaway are announced on this day.
Ogrin Day is celebrated with a New Features post introducing two new colour options, new Ogrin-related items and dedicated Poetry and Art galleries. Plus, the Ogrin can receive free training today at The Swashbuckling Academy (under level 40 only).
Although there isn't a specific New Features post dedicated to celebrating New Year's Day, items and other new things relating to the new year are typically introduced within the first week of January.
Neopia will be entering Year 18.
On your birthday you will automatically see the 'Birthday' site theme for the day (this theme cannot be permanently obtained) which comes with the bonus of no adverts, and you may experience an increased frequency of Random Events.
The betting in the game Food Club is restricted by a maximum bet of 50 + (2 x y) neopoints, where y is how many days old your account is.
Both your maximum bet and your account's age in days are shown on the Place A Bet page, so you don't actually have to do the math.
At 1+ week you can view the Hidden Tower.
At 4+ months you can purchase items from the Hidden Tower.
Every item in Neopia has a rarity assigned to it that governs how often it restocks in the shops. When your account is first created you will be unable to see items of high rarity when they do restock.
At 3+ days you can now have your game scores counted in the High-Score Tables.
At 4+ days you can now visit the Advent Calendar for the daily prizes, if it's December.
At 1+ week you can now cast your votes in the Beauty Contest.
Stats: Level 3 or higher.
Species: Chomby, Cybunny, Draik, Hissi, Jetsam, Kiko, Koi, Krawk, Lutari, Poogle, Tonu.
Colours: Alien, Baby, Biscuit, Camouflage, Chocolate, Christmas, Clay, Cloud, Coconut, Custard, Darigan, Desert, Disco, Electric, Faerie, Fire, Garlic, Ghost, Gold, Grey, Halloween, Ice, Island, Jelly, Magma, Mallow, Maraquan, Mutant, Pirate, Plushie, Quiguki, Rainbow, Relic, Robot, Royal, Sketch, Snot, Snow, Sponge, Spotted, Strawberry, Starry, Striped, Tyrannian, Usuki, Zombie and any Fruit or Vegetable colour.
There are never restrictions on the species you can create through Create-A-Pet, however. If one of those listed should become available for creation then users of any account age would be able to do so.
Everyone starts out with space for 12 games in their Favourites. As your account ages you will find you can keep more games there. The following chart is in months.
Everyone starts out with space for 100 messages in their neomail inboxes. If you reach the limit without deleting any old messages then other users will be unable to send you new messages. As your account ages you will find your inbox grows somewhat. The following chart is in months.
Everyone starts out with the ability to transfer a pet in and out once per month. As your account ages you will find you can make more transfers per month. You can view what transfers you have made during the current month at the Transfer Status page. The following chart is in months.
At 24 months (two years) there is a small chance that a book will fail to disappear in the usual puff of smoke when you read it to a Neopet, making it reuseable just that once.
Reaching 24 months (two years) earns you a number of additional 'interests' to choose from when customising your userlookup.
Thirty-six months (three years) grants you access to the Almost Abandoned Attic, a shop that functions in much the same way as the Igloo Garage Sale; i.e. it restocks a wide variety of items and there are limits on the number of purchases you may make.
Everyone starts with the ability to have 10 lots at the Trading Post at one time. Once you account has reached 36 months (three years) you can have up to 15.
Everyone has 217 'default' NeoTitles to choose from on their Neoboard Preferences page, but there are 32 more that only come with age.
The Elite Boutique is an exclusive section of the NC Mall, available once your account has reached 49 months (four years). It is accessed via the NC Mall, through the image of a red circle with a yellow star.
Reaching 60 months (five years) gains you the opportunity to get 3% off the prices at the Hidden Tower. This discount is only available on the 3rd Wednesday of every month, the dates for which can be found here.


Are you planning to throw a grand party to celebrate your kid's birthday? Are you wondering what drinks to serve your little guests?
Planning drinks for adults is no biggie, but selecting non-alcoholic beverages for your kids and their friends can give you a tough time. You don't have to worry any more as we have come up with the tasty and easy to make mocktails for kids.
Get started with these yummy and simple kids mocktail ideas to make.
This one of the most favorite kids' mocktails, requires just three ingredients.
Freeze the watermelon chunks overnight.
When the watermelon has frozen fully, blend with almond milk until it is smooth in consistency.
Pour in a glass and garnish with mint sprigs.
Mocktail recipes for kids are always a favorite, try out this yummy holiday shirley mocktail.
Take a mocktail glass and add Sprite and orange juice to it.
Then add 2 teaspoon of grenadine.
Garnish the mocktail with cherry and serve.
Strawberry lemonade mocktails recipes for kids party are always a popular choice, can be made in minutes.
In a glass, combine lemonade and ginger ale along with the ice.
Add the finely chopped strawberry pieces.
Use the last strawberry for garnishing.
In a pitcher, add the raspberries, apples and blueberries.
Then pour the club soda, followed by the ginger ale. Add the apple cider right before stirring.
In a glass, combine the crushed pieces of ice and pineapple juice.
Then pour the orange juice.
Add 1/2 cup of grapefruit juice in a tall glass.
Then add 2 tablespoons of simple syrup to it.
Top each glass with Sprite or 7 Up.
Then stir in a teaspoon of grenadine and serve.
In a blender, blend banana, pineapple pieces, pineapple juice, ice and coconut milk.
Pour the mixture into the glasses and garnish with pineapple wedges.
In a tall glass, add crushed mint leaves, sugar and lemon wedges.
Then use a wooden spoon to release the juice from lemons.
Add the ice cubes and then top it with Sprite.
Mix well and garnish with mint leaves and lemon slices.
Puree the cantaloupe in a food processor until smooth.
In a saucepan, boil sliced ginger, water and sugar.
Remove from the heat and leave it aside to cool.
Then stir in the sugar syrup into the cantaloupe juice.
Fill the glasses with ice and then pour in the cantaloupe syrup.
Top off with seltzer and stir.
Garnish the mocktail with candied ginger and cantaloupe slices.
Combine pineapple juice, cranberry juice, orange juice, maraschino cherry juice and 2 tablespoon of lemon juice.
Stir the mixture and then add the chilled ginger ale.
Transfer to tall mocktail glasses and garnish with the orange slices.
Coat the rim of a mocktail glass with chocolate syrup.
Then combine all the ingredients in a pitcher and stir until smooth.
Run a lemon wedge around the rim of the glasses. Then coat the rim with icing sugar and keep it aside.
In a pitcher, add ice and pour pear nectar and sweet and sour mocktail mix.
Then add in the seltzer.
Refrigerate for a few hours and serve in the sugar-rimmed glasses.
Puree the mango in a blender.
Then add the orange and lime juice and blend for another minute.
Add the club soda and ice cubes.
Pulse until all the ingredients are well blended and serve.
Fill a glass half full with ice.
Then fill 2/3 of the glass with carbonated water.
Pour in the watermelon and passion fruit syrups.
Top it with half and half cream.
In a blender, combine raspberry sherbet, raspberry juice and carbonated water. Blend until smooth.
These simple mocktails for children are easy to prepare and will go with any party theme. If you are throwing an Avenger themed party, then make Hulk green mocktail. And if you are hosting a Barbie party for your darling daughter, then stir up a pink mocktail. Serve them in fancy glass to make it more fun.
Do you have some more interesting mocktails recipes for kids, that you can include in your party? Then share with us in the comment section.


Pasadena Legal Group | The New Denver USPTO Satellite Office To Open At The End Of The Month.
The New Denver USPTO Satellite Office To Open At The End Of The Month.
The new USPTO permanent satellite office in Denver, Colorado, will officially open on June 30, 2014.
Located in the Byron G. Rogers Federal Building in Denver's central business district, Denver satellite office will also soon begin hiring patent trial judges and patent examiners.
The new office will help the region's entrepreneurs advance cutting-edge ideas to the marketplace, grow their businesses, and more efficiently navigate the world's strongest intellectual property system. The Denver satellite office will also soon begin hiring patent trial judges and patent examiners—creating new, high-skilled jobs in the Rocky Mountain region.
The Byron G. Rogers Federal Building is home to multiple federal agencies and offers convenient access to downtown and suburban sites, including through the metro region's array of public transportation options. The office will eventually house patent examiners, Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) judges, and outreach officials in a 45,000-square-foot space. There are currently nine PTAB judges working in the temporary location opened in Lakewood, Colorado, in January 2013. In addition to those judges, all of whom will relocate to the new office, the USPTO is currently seeking to hire additional judges and patent examiners for the permanent office, as well as a Deputy Regional Director for Outreach. All vacancy announcements are posted on www.usajobs.gov.
The Rogers Building met all federal regulations for leasing space, as well as the USPTO's unique needs to provide examiners and judges robust information technology resources and offer the public conveniently accessible services.


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package com.red_folder.phonegap.plugin.availabilitymonitor.interfaces;

public interface IModel {

	public long getId();
	public void setId(long id);

}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


The Assassin's Creed movie is one of the most eagerly awaited of the year, especially by fans of Ubisoft's world-conquering video game series. And given the movie's big budget and high-profile cast, which features renowned actors like Michael Fassbender and Jeremy Irons, clearly expectations are high for this upcoming video game movie.
The Assassin's Creed film will have to break the dreaded "video game movie curse" if it wants to become a bona fide hit though, as most video game movies to date have not been stellar to say the least… So will this movie end up being a hit or will it fail to live up to expectations? Here follow 5 reasons why the Assassin's Creed movie could end up being a disappointment.
Can Assassin's Creed break the video game movie curse?
Much to the disappointment of video game fans, the simple truth is that most movies based on video games simply have not been very good. Take the 2005 Doom movie for instance, with its dreadful acting, bad special effects and messy action sequences. Or the more recent Hitman movie, which left so much to be desired, and even made the earlier 2007 Hitman film look like a masterpiece.
And even if movies like Max Payne did well at the box office, the truth is that the 2008 movie starring Mark Wahlberg was panned by critics all-round. So it is clear that the upcoming Assassin's Creed movie really needs to be a cut above previous game movie adaptions to succeed, as the truth is that no matter how you put it, most video game movies simply have not been great at all.


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import * as utils from 'base/utils';
import Component from 'base/component';
import Dialog from '../_dialog';

import { minmaxinputs } from 'components/_index'
/*
 * Axes dialog
 */

var Axes = Dialog.extend({

  /**
   * Initializes the dialog component
   * @param config component configuration
   * @param context component context (parent)
   */
  init: function(config, parent) {
    this.name = 'axesmc';
    var _this = this;

    this.model_binds = {
      'change:state.time.xLogStops': function() {
        _this.updateView();
      },
      'change:state.time.yMaxMethod': function() {
        _this.updateView();
      }
    };

    this.components = [{
      component: minmaxinputs,
      placeholder: '.vzb-xlimits-container',
      model: ["state.marker", "language"],
      markerID: "axis_x",
      ui: {
        selectMinMax: false,
        selectFakeMinMax: true
      }
    }]

    this._super(config, parent);
  },

  readyOnce: function() {
    var _this = this;
    this.element = d3.select(this.element);

    this.yMaxRadio = this.element.select('.vzb-yaxis-container').selectAll('input')
      .on("change", function() {
        _this.setModel("yMaxMethod", d3.select(this).node().value);
      })

    this.xLogStops = this.element.select('.vzb-xaxis-container').selectAll('input')
      .on("change", function() {
        _this.setModel("xLogStops", d3.select(this).node().value);
      })

    this.probeFieldEl = this.element.select(".vzb-probe-field")
      .on("change", function() {
        var result = parseFloat(this.value.replace(",", "."));
        if(!result || result <= _this.model.state.time.tailCutX) {
          this.value = _this.model.state.time.probeX;
          return;
        }
        this.value = result;
        _this.setModel("probeX", result);
      });

    this.updateView();

    this._super();
  },

  updateView: function() {
    var _this = this;

    this.yMaxRadio.property('checked', function() {
      return d3.select(this).node().value === _this.model.state.time.yMaxMethod;
    })
    this.xLogStops.property('checked', function() {
      return _this.model.state.time.xLogStops.indexOf(+d3.select(this).node().value) !== -1;
    })
    this.probeFieldEl.property("value", this.model.state.time.probeX);
  },

  setModel: function(what, value) {
    var result;

    if(what == "yMaxMethod") {
      result = value;
    }
    if(what == "xLogStops") {
      result = [];
      this.xLogStops.each(function() {
        if(d3.select(this).property('checked')) result.push(+d3.select(this).node().value);
      })
    }
    if(what == "probeX") {
      result = value;
    }

    this.model.state.time[what] = result;
  }
});

export default Axes;


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require 'csv'
require 'date'

class PersonParser

  attr_reader :file

  def initialize(file_name)
    @file = File.new(file_name, "a+")
  end

  def people
    # In this method we're going to return
    # the value of the instance variable @people.
    # However, before returning the value, we might have to first
    # calculate the value and assign it to the instance variable.
    #
    # If the instance variable @people
    # has been assigned a value (that's not nil or false),
    # return the value.
    #
    # Otherwise, if @people has not been assigned a value,
    # then calculate the value and assign it.
    # The value we want to assign to @people is
    # the return value of calling parse_people_objects_from_file.

    if @people
      return @people
    else
      @people = parse_people_objects_from_file
    end
    # Should return an array of all the people
  end

  def save(array)
    CSV.open(@file) do
      array.each do | person |
        @people << person
      end
    end
  end

  private
  def parse_people_objects_from_file
    # Returns an array of Person objects
    # based on the data in the csv file.
    csv = CSV.new(@file, :headers => true, :header_converters => :symbol)
    csv.to_a.map do | person |
      Person.new(person.to_hash)
    end
  end
end


The Nike football boot collections are coming at an incredible pace these last few weeks. Showing no signs of stopping, Nike now release one for the women, as they prepare their players for the European Championship, which is only about two weeks away.
It's officially insane how many new boots we have been introduced to from Nike recently. Interestingly, one thing they all have in common is that they all feature black as a very prominent part of their colourway. First the all-black Pure Platinum Tiempo Legend 7, followed by the Pitch Dark Pack, then the first official Tiempo Legend 7, which is part of a larger pack and now this Nike WMNS Pack. That's 13 out of the last 13 Nike boots, which use black as a major part of their design. A trend we are happy to see continuing!
You can find all four Nike WMNS football boots right here. The Tiempo will be sold from the 10th of July.
The timing of this pack couldn't be better, as the 2017 European Championship is only a few weeks away. Women's football continues to be massively on the rise and Nike's commitment to always supply colourways made just for women, does help elevate the game by giving athletes like Kosovare Asllani and Toni Duggan unique boots to wear. The summer vibes are certainly there in abundance and once again I can't seem to decide whether I like these or the forthcoming Nike mens pack best. It all comes down to whether you prefer orange on your boots or this wicked teal tone and I'm gonna give it to the women's boots.
Pro tip: Nike make their male and female sizes almost identically, so if you are man and want a pair of these, then just pick your regular size and they will fit you just fine.


CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James scored 40 points as part of his third triple-double in four games and Cleveland beat Milwaukee as coach Tyronn Lue began his leave of absence to address health issues.
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge had 33 points and 12 rebounds, and San Antonio blew a 16-point lead to injury-ravaged Golden State before pulling away for a victory.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid had 25 points and 19 rebounds and Ben Simmons had a triple-double to lead Philadelphia over Charlotte.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Victor Oladipo sparked a decisive run and finished with 20 points, Myles Turner had 21 points and Indiana recovered from a poor start for a victory over Los Angeles.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Blake Griffin had 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and Detroit pulled away in the third quarter to beat Sacramento.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 22 points and Michael Beasley added 17 as New York beat Chicago.
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require 'tc_helper'

class TestSheetCalcPr < Test::Unit::TestCase

  def setup
    @sheet_calc_pr = Axlsx::SheetCalcPr.new(:full_calc_on_load => false)
  end

  def test_full_calc_on_load
    assert_equal false, @sheet_calc_pr.full_calc_on_load
    assert Axlsx::SheetCalcPr.new.full_calc_on_load
  end

  def test_to_xml_string
    doc = Nokogiri::XML(@sheet_calc_pr.to_xml_string)
    assert_equal 1, doc.xpath('//sheetCalcPr[@fullCalcOnLoad=0]').size
  end
end


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BEFORE A BENCH OF THE APPEALS CHAMBER
Before: Judge Lal Chand Vohrah, Presiding
Judge Wang Tieya
Judge Rafael Nieto-Navia
Registrar: Mrs. Dorothee de Sampayo Garrido-Nijgh
Decision of: 29 August 1998
ZEJNIL DELALIC
ZDRAVKO MUCIC also known as "PAVO"
HAZIM DELIC
ESAD LANDZO also known as "ZENGA"
DECISION ON PROSECUTOR'S APPLICATIONS FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL THE ORDER OF 30 JULY 1998 AND DECISION OF 4 AUGUST 1998 OF TRIAL CHAMBER II QUATER
The Office of the Prosecutor:
Mr. Grant Niemann
Ms. Teresa McHenry
Mr. Giuliano Turone
Counsel for the Accused:
Ms. Edina Residovic, Mr. Eugene O'Sullivan, for Zejnil Delalic
Ms. Butorovic, Mr. Tomislav Kuzmanovic, for Zdravko Mucic
Mr. Salih Karabdic, Mr. Thomas Moran, for Hazim Delic
Ms. Cynthia McMurrey, Ms. Nancy Boler for Esad Landzo
This Bench of the Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia ("the International Tribunal"),
NOTING the Application of the Office of the Prosecutor ("the Prosecution") for Leave to Appeal against the Order of 30 July 1998 of Trial Chamber II quater ("the Trial Chamber") regarding the admissibility of rebuttal evidence ("the Order"), filed on 6 August 1998,
NOTING that the Trial Chamber in the Order granted leave to the Prosecution to call only one out of four intended witnesses to testify in rebuttal of the defence case,
NOTING the Application of the Prosecution for Leave to Appeal against the oral Decision of
4 August 1998 of the Trial Chamber ("the Decision") rejecting the Prosecution's alternative request to re-open its case in order to introduce fresh evidence, filed on 17 August 1998,
NOTING the Prosecution's request in the Application of 17 August 1998 that the two Applications be consolidated as they raise related issues of fact and law,
NOTING the Trial Chamber's subsequent written Decision on the Prosecution's alternative request to re-open its case, filed on the 19 August 1998,
NOTING the subsequent filings by the parties in respect of the two Applications,
NOTING that leave to appeal is being sought pursuant to Rule 73(B) of the Rules of Procedure and Evidence of the International Tribunal ("the Rules"), which provides as follows:
Decisions on such motions are without interlocutory appeal save with the leave of a bench of three Judges of the Appeals Chamber which may grant such leave
if the decision impugned would cause such prejudice to the case of the party seeking leave as could not be cured by the final disposal of the trial including post-judgement appeal; or
if the issue in the proposed appeal is of general importance to the proceedings before the Tribunal or in international law generally.
NOTING Rule 73(C), which provides that:
Applications for leave to appeal shall be filed within seven days of the filing of the impugned decision. Where such decision is rendered orally, the application shall be filed within seven days of the oral decision, unless
the Trial Chamber has indicated that a written decision will follow, in which case the time-limit shall run from filing of the written decision.
CONSIDERING that the Trial Chamber on 28 July 1998 indicated that a written decision would follow and that such a decision was subsequently filed on 30 July 1998 in the form of an Order,
FINDING that the Application of 6 August 1998 was filed in time,
CONSIDERING that the proposed appeals raise related issues in law and fact and that they therefore should be consolidated,
CONSIDERING the interlocutory nature of the proposed appeals,
FINDING that neither the Order to grant the Prosecution leave to call only one witness in rebuttal of the defence case nor the Decision to reject the Prosecution's alternative request to re-open its case would cause such prejudice to the case of the Prosecution as could not be cured by the final disposal of the trial including post-judgement appeal, within the meaning of Rule 73(B)(i), and
FINDING that the issues in the proposed appeals are not of general importance to the proceedings before the International Tribunal or in international law generally, within the meaning of Rule 73(B)(ii),
HEREBY DECIDES, unanimously, to refuse to grant leave to appeal as sought in the Applications.
Done in English and French, the English text being authoritative.
Lal Chand Vohrah
Presiding Judge
Dated this twentyninth day of August 1998
At The Hague
[Seal of the Tribunal]

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2021: Jacob Taylor
Jacob graduated from Western in 2010 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc) degree. He also holds a master's degree in Education, specializing in First Nations Policy Leadership, and a certificate in Organizational Leadership from Western.
An excerpt from the letter of nomination, submitted by Andrew Johnson, Interim Director, School of Health Studies:
Jacob is noteworthy for both his innovative business practices and his tireless advocacy within his community. In 2014, he partnered with Jonathon Araujo to establish a First Nation owned and operated firm (the Pontiac Group) that aims to advance economic development initiatives. An early success for his economic development firm was in the brokering of an agreement between the Wahgoshig First Nation and Delshen Therapeutics, a licensed cannabis producer. Wahgoshig was the first Indigenous community in Canada to sign a community benefits agreement with a cannabis company. In exchange for an investment in Delshen, the community received a First Nations seat on the Delshen Board of Directors, job-specific education and opportunities, and funding for a community drug and alcohol prevention and rehabilitation program. Since this initial deal in 2015, Jacob and the Pontiac Group has brought in 48 additional First Nations investors. He notes that he is "building this into an Indigenous-branded company" with the Pontiac Group being "an Indigenous voice in the cannabis space." These efforts build business capacity within First Nations communities, and helps to move these communities away from paternalistic money structures. Jacob describes this deal with Delshen as "an economic engine for community well-being."
Some of Jacob's business ventures are exceptionally timely, and very high profile. For example, the Pontiac Group has built a fleet of 10 "Sparrow drones" that are capable of delivering medical products (e.g., COVID testing kits or test samples) to isolated First Nations communities across North America. These drones offer a safe and economical alternative to helicopter delivery of supplies to communities such as Moose Factory, which is located on an island in the middle of a river (and therefore largely inaccessible in the fall and the spring). The Pontiac Group has also established community drone projects for Indigenous communities on Georgina Island and Beau Soleil, and is partnering with Air Canada Cargo and Drone Delivery Canada to get test kits and eventually vaccines into remote communities.
As impressive as these innovations are, from a business perspective, Jacob's impact within First Nation communities is significantly larger when considered from a health policy perspective. Jacob hasworked with Indigenous leaders from across Canada to challenge cannabis stigma that may have been shaped by colonization and Catholicism. He has also brokered deals with companies like Steep Hill to facilitate cannabis testing and analytics to products sold in First Nations communities. Jacob noted that "through our partnership with Steep Hill Canada, First Nations people will have a key role in the regulatory process of bringing legal cannabis to Canada."
I had an opportunity to speak with Jacob about his accomplishments, in mid-November. He considers the biggest win from his work to be in procurement. Gouging on personal protective equipment prices is particularly pervasive within Indigenous communities. The Pontiac Group created a subsidiary, Pontiac Supply, that has worked out PPE supply chains for Indigenous communities. In particular, they have created a virtual platform that will be friendly to the Indigenous entrepreneur, and a significant improvement over the platform that is used by the Canadian government. In addition to increasing the availability of life-saving supplies to Indigenous communities, he is looking to foster greater entrepreneurial development within Indigenous communities.
I honestly can't imagine a better ambassador for the Faculty of Health Sciences.
2020: Aden Hamza and Melissa Kargiannakis
Aden Hamza
An excerpt from the letter of nomination, submitted by Victoria Smye, Director, Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing
Ms. Hamza completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) with distinction at Western University, Arthur Labatt School of Nursing in 2011, remaining on the Dean's Honour List for all four years. Upon graduation from the BScN program, Ms. Hamza attended the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy, where she was enrolled in the Duke Program on Global Policy and Governance - Humanitarian Track Course, that included a 1-week intensive course on Humanitarian Action and completion of an internship at the Sphere Project in Geneva Switzerland. During this period, she was tasked with identifying opportunities for growth and collaboration with regional partners, and developed action plans for future use.
Ms. Hamza then completed a Master's of Science in Nursing (MScN), also from Western University, in 2019. Her thesis dissertation entitled, Women's Experiences Receiving Humanitarian Aid, was a qualitative research study - and an outstanding piece of work. During the Master's program Ms. Hamza co-authored an article published in the 'Patient Experience Journal' entitled, Nursing transfer of accountability at the bedside: partnering with patients to pilot a new initiative in Ontario community hospitals (2018). She also was a Teaching Assistant and a Research Assistant. Ms. Hamza worked as a Registered Nurse at the London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) in general surgery (2011-2015) and since that time has worked in the Emergency Department.
Ms. Hamza was a Canadian National Youth Delegate to the Royal Commonwealth Society of Canada from 2015-2018. During this period, she was one of two national delegates selected to represent Canada at the Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF). The CYF is a forum where youth representatives from Commonwealth countries finalize recommendations and action plans to submit to Heads of Government of the Commonwealth prior to their meeting. During this forum, Ms. Hamza met honourable dignitaries such as the Hon. Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat, and the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Secretariat Kamalesh Sharma. She engaged with youth leaders from Papua New Guinea to the Bahamas. Ms. Hamza also met Prime Minister Trudeau and was able to share with him a message of hope for continuing youth engagement and empowerment. The main priorities arising from these recommendations focused on investing in youth entrepreneurship, supporting deradicalization in communities, creating real opportunities for youth engagement in policy and decision-making and supporting innovation to address climate change.
There is little doubt Ms. Hamza sets an inspirational example for future young alumni. Either past or present, she has been more involved in committee work in her short career than many achieve in a lifetime. She continues to contribute to her community- locally and globally. In 2008, Ms. Hamza worked as a Volunteer in New Orleans for Habitat for Humanity, on part of a team to build homes following a major hurricane, and helped homeowners resettle. From 2008-2010, she was a committee member of the Youth in Action Advisory Committee (where she evaluated and assessed youth project applications for funding by the United Way). In 2012, Ms. Hamza was a London Youth Councillor, elected by local citizens to represent and advocate for youth at the municipal level and to incorporate a youth perspective in city planning. Then, in 2013 she was a committee member of the Governor General Youth Engagement Roundtable Organizing Committee, where she facilitated a roundtable discussion with youth and community stakeholders on youth engagement, and by 2014, was involved as a Steering Committee member on Northeast Community Conversations (London, ON), where she facilitated discussion of groups of 10-20 participants on focused topics such as spirituality, youth action, mental health, and social change. Finally, Ms. Hamza is a member of the Youth Empowerment Committee, where she participates in planning, organizing and implementing events and workshops aimed at understanding the needs of African Canadian Youth here in London, Ontario. In 2016 she joined the Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Honor Society of Nursing, Iota Omicron Chapter and was subsequently selected by STTI to be a United Nations Youth Representative; indeed, she is quite an impressive leader.
In both of 2014 and 2016, Ms. Hamza earned Recognition of Excellence for Teaching through the Faculty of Health Sciences at Western University. In 2015, she earned the Yaphet Robinson Human Equality Award, through the Congress of Black Women - an award presented to a young individual who has shown an extraordinary commitment to human rights and the dignity of all persons in the London Ontario community. That same year Ms. Hamza was a Research Grant Award Recipient, followed by a Scholarship - the Dr. Joan Lesmond Memorial Scholarship, recognized through the Registered Nurses' Foundation of Ontario. This scholarship was introduced in 2012 for those graduate students whose work demonstrates the value of diversity within the field of Nursing.
Melissa Kargiannakis
An excerpt from the letter of nomination, submitted by Nadine Wathen, Professor, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
Melissa received her Master's in Health Information Science in 2015, and her BHSc in 2013. In 2015, she did Western proud as one of three Canadians to receive the Queen's Young Leaders Award. A picture of Melissa meeting Queen Elizabeth to receive the honour has place of pride in my office.
Her immediate post-Western roles included Research Director of Academic Medical Research in Sault Ste. Marie, a Studio Y Fellowship at Toronto's MaRS Discovery District, and the Ontario Public Service. However, Melissa's passion is entrepreneurship, and, building on an idea generated during her graduate work at Western, she founded skritswap: a Silicon-Valley Venture-Capital backed Canadian start-up that uses AI to replace jargon with plain, everyday language. As skritswap's CEO, Melissa was one of only four founders worldwide selected to participate in the Women's Startup Lab in California in 2016 and has pitched around the world including at the League of Extraordinary Women in Silicon Valley in 2018.
This year Melissa won the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada and Women of Influence, Canadian Women Entrepreneur One to Watch Award. In 2018, skritswap won the Top 20 Most Innovative Companies in Canada. She has spoken as a keynote and on panels alongside executives from Salesforce, Microsoft, IBM, at the Vault in San Francisco, at Google in New York City, and beyond. In addition to leading skritswap, Melissa sits on two boards in the USA: the Center for Plain Language Board of Directors and the sxswEDU Launch Advisory Board.
In sum, Melissa exemplifies what we hope to inspire in the MHIS program and is making a worldwide impact with her innovative work and her commitment to women in entrepreneurship. That said, she is still grounded enough to come back to Western to give a guest lecture to the students sitting in the same chair in which she in a mere four years ago – something she did for my HIS class this week, rerouting from Norway to do so.
2019: Leigh Vanderloo
Leigh received her doctoral degree from Western University in Health Promotion in November 2016, her master's in 2014, and her undergraduate Health Sciences degree is 2012. Since completing her studies, she has gone on to make important contributions to the field of health promotion in Canada.
During her doctoral program, Leigh's research was devoted to measuring, understanding and encouraging physical activity participation among young children and her continuing work has outstanding potential to improve and impact the health and wellness of the Canadian population, both in the short- and long-term. Her work has informed the development of the Canadian Physical Activity Report Card For Children and Youth.
At the time she received the award, Leigh was serving as the Knowledge Translation Manager at ParticipACTION and as a postdoctoral fellow at SickKids. She was responsible for leading the dissemination of the report card (mentioned above) and her work has made a tremendous impact on the social climate for physical activity in Canada.
2018: Jacob Sulkers
Jacob Sulkers received a Master of Clinical Sciences (Audiology) degree from Western in 2011 and since graduating has committed himself to making a difference in the daily lives of his clients and their families by providing them with support and expertise as they cope with the impact of hearing loss and disorders.
After Jacob completed his degree at Western, he returned to his home province of Manitoba and now works as an audiologist at the Central Speech & Hearing Clinic at the Victoria Hospital in Winnipeg. As part of that clinic, he provides audiology assessment and intervention services to clients, children and adults, as well as their families to help them cope with the impact of hearing loss and disorders. Of particular note, he has been instrumental in getting Manitoba's cochlear implant and Universal Infant Hearing Screening programs off the ground, and in concert, contributed to the community by increasing public awareness of cochlear implants and early hearing loss detection. He appreciates the opportunity to help people in a way that truly impacts every aspect of their lives.
Being part of a team that positively affects a person's sense of hearing can be profoundly moving for not only that person but also family and friends. Accordingly, he is involved in not only addressing the sense of hearing, but also helping children, adults, and their families fully engage with the world. Additionally, Jacob has continued to support Western since graduating. That is, over the years he has been very active in providing observation opportunities for Manitoban applicants to the School of Communication Sciences and Disorder's (CSD) MClSc programs, thus assisting with attracting well-prepared applicants to Western.
When asked why he chose Western, Jacob stated, "I wanted to work with and learn from the best clinicians and researchers in my field. Western offered academic and real-world experiences that could not be found elsewhere."
2015: Gina Uppal
AWARD CITATION (as read by FHS Dean Jim Weese)
This year's recipient of the FHS Young Alumni Award exemplifies all of the desired attributes – and then some.
Gina Uppal entered our Faculty in 2010 as a highly accomplished student. She earned a number of scholarships including the prestigious President's National Scholarship. These scholarships are reserved for the very best and brightest students and at the time, only six of these awards were allocated to the nation's top students. She applied and was accepted into the Scholar's Elective Program at our University. This program is designed to provide the most elite students with value added research experiences and individual project time with our top professors. Gina thrived in this program as well. She was a regular member of the Dean's Honour Roll each of her undergraduate years and I have had the pleasure of introducing her at awards celebrations that recognized her academic accomplishments.
She enriched her undergraduate experience and preparation through her extensive involvement in many co-curricular activities. She served in student government, she held a number of key elected positions in the Faculty of Health Sciences Student Council, including serving as the Vice-President of Student Affairs. I have always found her to be a caring, committed and articulate young woman and role model, with unlimited leadership potential. She demonstrated a strong sense of social responsibility in everything that she did, including participating in Western's Alternative Spring Break Program where she joined a number of other committed students and travelled to Costa Rica where she participated in a number of travelling health care clinics to deliver service to those in need. She continues to help us promote the Faculty to prospective students and their parents during our Open House events.
Naturally I was very pleased when upon graduation she was one of 20 Canadian students selected to participate in a Fulbright-Killam Fellowship in Washington, D.C. As expected, she excelled in that program as well, earning a GPA of 3.91. While in Washington she accepted an internship with the Centre for Health Market Innovators, further enriching her experience and preparation.
Since leaving us Gina has served as the Scholars Programs & Academic Outreach Coordinator in the Student Success Center – helping students enrich their post-secondary experience through workshops, leadership initiatives, and one-on-one counseling
She was 1 of 8 people selected for the Fellowship with the Ontario Non-profit Network – to help her better understand the non-profit sector and giving her the opportunity to gain experience working with senior advisors on policy & systems change working groups. She was also selected to participant in exclusive program in New Your Starting Bloc Social Innovation Fellow – in New York
The past two summers she has traveled to the New York Institute to support incoming fellows by facilitating workshops and reflection events.
She's been a leader in the Innovation Works program – the first social innovation shared space in London where she and her colleagues create and execute strategic programming, events, and campaigns to support an innovative, fun, and forward thinking culture within Innovation Works.
And she has also worked with the London Food Bank and London Poverty Research Council - demonstrating her commitment to equity and inclusion – and underscoring why she is such a good choice for this award.
It is my pleasure and privilege to introduce this year's recipient of the Faculty of Health Sciences Young Alumni Award, Ms. Gina Uppal
2014: Jannah Wigle
Read about Jannah in Health Sciences Matters magazine.
Western Degrees Received: BHSc '08
Was presented the award for her work in Africa implementing maternal and newborn health programs
This year's recipient of the FHS Young Alumni Award has dedicated herself to improving human health around the globe since leaving Western in 2008 with a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree. As a student leader, she was heavily involved in Students' Council initiatives and helped found the FHS Dream Team, which is dedicated to funding the wishes of children facing life-threatening illnesses.
She has held positions with the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation and the World Health Organization, and earned a master's degree from the London School of Economics. More recently, she spent three years working across Africa to improve maternal health and newborn survival rates. And if that wasn't enough, just this month she enrolled at the University of Toronto and is pursuing a PhD in social and behavioural health sciences.
It is my privilege to introduce this year's recipient of the Faculty of Health Sciences Young Alumni Award, Jannah Wigle.
2013: Tom Cheung
Read about Tom in Western News.
Western Degrees Received: BHSc '07, MD '11
At the time of the award was an Emergency Room doctor with London Health Sciences Centre
Created the Health Sciences Dream Team in 2007 in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation as a way of making a difference in the lives of children facing life threatening illnesses
The first wish granted by the HSDT sent a young teen boy to Hawaii for vacation and a deep sea fishing adventure
Engaged in research investigating the "Power of a Wish" and how it helps patients cope and enjoy life to the fullest
A "Volunteer Wish Grantor" meaning that he makes a contribution out of his own pocket
Served as "Head Soph" for Health Sciences O-Week 2006, which got him a seat with FHS Students' Council, and thus a platform to present the idea to student council
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In the world of fashion, Christmas had just ended. From Sept. 4 to 11, New York hosted their annual Fashion Week. Different designers showcase their upcoming spring and summer designs. Out of all the brands, these were some of the top must-see fashion shows(entertainment and fashion wise).
Rebecca Minkoff Spring 2015 collection was presented on Sept. 5. The collection included floppy hats, chiffon dresses and studded accessories. Ms. Minkoff's collection had a girlie style to it. Not only was there a live performance from a Brooklyn-based band Little Daylight, but also the ending of the show had a 3-D twist. The last five designs were made with a 3-D print so when the glasses were on, the piece popped out, literally.
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Mark and Estel
Mark and Estel were one of the first designers to show their collection on Sept. 5. The latest spring and summer collection, "The Malibu Anthem", was inspired by the designers' hometown, Malibu, California. The clothing had a sophisticated, edgy and girlie style. Almost every piece included black, white or gray in it. They also incorporated dark colored hats. In the end, the designers (who are also musicians) gave a live performance. " We love fashion. You are fashion. We love you forever," they ended with.
Photo Courtesy of Examiner.com
The revealing of Betsey Johnson's Spring 2015 collection was quite unique. On Sept. 10 ,the couturier's show opened with two male models walking down the runway holding onto a bouquet of flowers. The theme was celebrating marriage freedom. The collection consisted of colorful designs with shiny accessories. "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star, Camille Grammar and "RuPaul's Drag Race", William Belli were spotted on the catwalk. In the end, Ms. Johnson did her traditional cartwheel and splits with one of the flower girls, who was her granddaughter.
Photo Courtesy of Style.com
On Sept. 10, Michael Kors showcased his Spring 2015 collection. He incorporated fun feminine flower prints. The outfits included bright colors and simple looks, like a white collar t-shirt. Throughout the show, guests saw A-line dresses and embroidered skirts. According to the designer the clothes are supposed to represent "optimistic chic".
Photo Courtesy of MichaelKors.com
Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2015 collection premiered Sunday. The show had many familiar faces including Kendall Jenner, Candice Swanepoel and Naomi Campbell. The supermodels rocked different urban, yet elegant outfits. Ms. von Furstenberg's collection had many vibrant colors and crop tops. The main patterns were stripes and flower prints. "I was on a boat in the Mediterranean this summer, and that is very much the mood of the show," said Ms. von Furstenberg during an interview for The New York Times.
By Giselle Vazquez
Tags: Betsey Johnson Diane Von Furstenberg Fashion Show fashion week Giselle Vazquez Mark and Estel Michael Kors Rebecca Minkoff
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