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All That Remains is a series that explores the empty backroads of small town America. I seek to document the "leftovers" in these communities, and uncover the faded beauty of the abandoned structures found there. Composed in a straightforward method, these "portraits" strive to capture the character from a life once lived. If these buildings could talk, what stories would they tell? These ordinary relics connect the past with the present, and echo my belief that there...
All That Remains is a series that explores the empty backroads of small town America. I seek to document the "leftovers" in these communities, and uncover the faded beauty of the abandoned structures found there. Composed in a straightforward method, these "portraits" strive to capture the character from a life once lived. If these buildings could talk, what stories would they tell? These ordinary relics connect the past with the present, and echo my belief that there is something beautiful in each of us.

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December 16, 2010 / Admin
La Motte Eat Out People's Choice Award
When fortune smiles on you, you'd better remember just how illusive these things are. The six consecutive National Breeders' Titles that've befallen Summerhill in recent years, have been matched almost blow-for-blow by the "little sister" Hartford House, and it's much acclaimed restaurant.
Most followers of these columns are already aware that Hartford once again made the Country's Top Ten Restaurants at the Eat Out Gala Function in Cape Town last weekend, the only recipient in KwaZulu Natal. And that this followed hard on the heels of it's second year-in-row billing as House and Leisure / Visa's Best Restaurant in South Africa in October.
But there was more to come; in a brand new initiative this year, Eat Out launched a parallel competition on the web to find South Africa's most popular restaurant, sponsored by the makers of La Motte wines, spectacular gems of Franschoek.
By a margin of more than double of it's nearest pursuer, Hartford House was polled the "Top Dog", the best sign if ever it was needed, of the loyalty of its customers and that it is, without any doubt, the "People's Choice".
Spare a thought though for where we are. Surely the remotest of all the leading 20 restaurants in the nation, and in a province, assuming the critics got this right, not entirely celebrated for it's culinary hot spots, on a little old Zulu farm 10km outside of the dustiest dorp in the KZN Midlands.
Goes to show, when the show's good, anything is possible. We look forward to that case of La Motte. If you voted for us, come and enjoy it with us!
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PEORIA, Ariz. -- Mariners southpaw James Paxton continued his push for a starting job as he threw three scoreless innings on Wednesday, but the Indians rallied to pull out an 8-5 victory at Peoria Stadium.
In the ninth, Cleveland's Francisco Lindor broke a 5-5 tie with a pinch-hit RBI double off Seattle righty Danny Farquhar, followed by Carlos Moncrief's RBI triple and Ryan Rohlinger's RBI single.
"I think he's just a good player," Tribe manager Terry Francona said of Lindor. "If we would've played him the whole game, he would've had something to say about the game before that. We tell the kids, 'You can sit here and eat seeds and have a Coke, or you can be ready to play and go in to try to do something.' I think you can see that he's ready to play when he gets in there."
Cleveland designated hitter Ryan Raburn went 2-for-3 and hit a game-tying two-run homer in the seventh as the Indians rallied from a 5-1 deficit. Raburn's second homer of the spring came on the heels of a double by David Adams and triple by Elliot Johnson off Seattle reliever Lucas Luetge.
"He leverages the ball," Francona said of Raburn. "He uses his legs, his hands and when he gets extended, man. And he uses the whole field. You don't see Ray pull too many balls foul like home runs. he stays inside the foul poles and he generates the backspin the other way."
The Mariners are 6-2 in Cactus League play and their starters have allowed just two runs in 18 2/3 innings for a 0.96 ERA.
Paxton, 25, looked very good in four starts as a September callup last season and has picked up where he left off with five shutout innings in two outings this spring. Paxton held the Indians to two hits with no walks and one strikeout while throwing 45 pitches.
"That's more pitches than I'd like to throw in a regular season three innings," Paxton said. "The first inning was a little long for me, but that third helped me a little getting some ground balls and getting out of there fast. Overall, I think it was pretty good."
Cleveland improved to 6-1 with the win while playing a lineup consistently mostly of backups. The Mariners sent 10 batters to the plate in the first, scoring four runs off Indians starter Travis Banwart, including a leadoff home run by center fielder Abraham Almonte.
Banwart lasted just two-thirds of an inning before hitting a 35-pitch limit and being replaced by lefty Nick Hagadone. Banwart, a Triple-A pitcher on a non-roster invitation, gave up a homer, double, single and walk before striking out two with the bases loaded.
Hagadone then replaced him and walked in one run and then allowed a two-run single by shortstop Nick Franklin before finally ending the damage. All four runs in the inning were charged to Banwart, who pitched for Triple-A Sacramento in the A's organization last year.
"We're trying to stretch him out," Francona said of Banwart. "When you start getting up over 30 [pitches] you've got to kind of take care of guys. It's early and you don't want somebody reaching back too far, especially when they're trying to get out of a jam. That's when you end up running into trouble."
Cleveland got on the scoreboard in the fourth against Mariners right-hander Brandon Maurer, with Jeff Francoeur ripping a leadoff double and eventually scoring on a double-play grounder by Matt Carson.
Maurer, making his spring debut after missing a week with a stiff back, threw two innings and gave up the one run on two hits while also hitting two batters.
Up next: With extension talks ongoing with Cleveland, Justin Masterson is scheduled to take the hill as the Tribe's starter for Thursday's 3:05 p.m. ET Cactus League clash with the Cubs at Goodyear Ballpark. Rotation candidates Aaron Harang and Trevor Bauer are also slated to appear for the Indians. Bauer, who is coming back from a subpar season, opened some eyes by hitting as high as 98 mph on the radar gun in his previous appearance. The live radio broadcast of the game will be available for free in an exclusive webcast on indians.com.


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Posted in new release, rawk, review By Bill Kopp On May 16, 2014
Album Review: Druckfarben — Second Sound
I've never figured out exactly why it's so, but when it comes to progressive rock of the classic era, I've always loved the UK variant, while the North American-based acts have pretty well left me cold. But when it comes to modern prog, whatever they're doing on this side of the Atlantic seems to connect with me. Spock's Beard is the first band that comes to mind, but there are others. The latest is the oddly-named Druckfarben. This Canadian outfit draws upon familiar forebears for their musical foundation, but on Second Sound they blend it all together in a way that feels fresh and new.
So while it's a safe bet you'll think of Yes' Jon Anderson as soon as you hear Phil Naro's vocals (and the massed vocals behind him), and Peter Murray's thick bass work occasionally recalls that of Chris Squire, there's much more to this five-piece. Though all five are clearly masters of their respective instruments, multi-instrumentalist Ed Bernard is the band's secret weapon: the credits list him as responsible for "guitars, vocals, violins, violas, mandolins, dobro, banjo, pint glass and incidentals." The violins in particular recall Kansas at their very best (and don't make me think of Curved Air or Eddie Jobson). Keyboardist William Hare isn't afraid to mix the cast-in-amber sonic textures of the Mellotron into the band's sound, and the result is a sound that balances classic-styled prog (with a strong emphasis on melody and hooks, thank goodness) with a modern approach that steers clear of metal.
On Second Sound, Druckfarben dial back an emphasis on fiddly-bits lead guitar in favor of acoustic, but lovers of soaring solos will enjoy the judiciously-placed axework. Troy Feener isn't a showy drummer, but he anchors the band while providing tone color of his own in an understated way.
The flow of Second Sound is seamless; the songs glide seamlessly into one another. And for that reason, like most progressive rock, the album is best listened to start through finish. If you dig progressive rock, this album is worth your time.
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Object Lab: Spring 2018
Elizabeth Gallerani
Curator of Mellon Academic Programs
Object Lab is a hybrid gallery-classroom and a responsive pedagogical platform. Each semester, faculty across academic divisions collaborate with museum staff to select works of art that employ, investigate or interpret key course concepts. These works of art are then presented in a course-specific installation, offering students and faculty extended access to objects as visual texts. Throughout the semester, students return to the space as they create data visualizations, write weekly journal entries about form and original context, and re-imagine literary characters.
Object Lab: Spring 2018 Courses
AFR 323
Comic Lives: Graphic Novels & Dangerous Histories of the African Diaspora, Professor Rashida K. Braggs
Students investigate the graphic novel as a provocative medium for representing histories of the African diaspora. This course illustrates how the graphic novel uses word and image to deepen understandings of ethnic traumas. Glenn Ligon's Runaways prompt discussions about the artistic function of words in Kyle Baker's Nat Turner. Students use Thomas Nast's sketch of the character Topsy as a model for their own designs that incorporate Harriet Beecher Stowe's original text from Uncle Tom's Cabin.
ARTH 438
Ambrotypes to Instagram: Photography and the Human Portrait, Professor Catherine N. Howe
By exploring the complicated history of photographic portraiture from the early 19th century to the present, this seminar investigates the ways in which portraits can serve both private and public functions and can fashion self and group identity. Students examine these photographs as they consider themes such as memory and death, and the conflict between representing individuals and types. We also address the complicated relationship between photographer and subject, even when they are one and the same, as in the Cindy Sherman here.
Americans Abroad, Professor Soledad Fox
This course explores Americans' experiences abroad between the end of the 19th century and the present day. We consider the relationship between American and European identities, and the gaps between cultures, expectations and reality. This selection of works shows the impact of travel on American artists during the Gilded Age. The Mary Cassatt and John La Farge paintings demonstrate French and Japanese influence, while the Williams Harnett still life combines an American newspaper and German stoneware.
ENGL 346
Negative Affects in African American Literature, Professor Ianna Hawkins Owen
This seminar discusses the mixture of contradictory "bad" feelings that burden the individual and the collective. Using critical theories of blackness, gender, and sexuality, we think about the recitation of negative expressions including violence, anxiety, grief, and silence. Looking at examples of African American literature and art, students examine how black subjects creatively negotiate these affects. Students spend significant time with Kara Walker's watercolor, generating their own critical reflections and interpretations and also considering how the use of watercolor drives interpretations of the work.
Kara Walker (American, b. 1969), Mase n' Dixon from the series Negress Notes (Slavery Reparations Act), 2003. Watercolor, 7 x 10 1/4 in. Museum purchase, Kathryn Hurd Fund, M.2003.1.A
Mastering GIS, Professor José Constantine
This course uses the computer system Geographic Information Systems (GIS), which displays data related to positions on Earth's surface to help solve environmental problems. Students use the landscapes here to consider the impact of visual choices and the manipulation of data, underscoring that science is not always objective. From the use of scale by Lordy Rodriguez to the use of color and perspective by Abraham M. Atlas, students apply their observations of visual art to their own GIS models.
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U.S. Latinx Religions, Professor Jacqueline Hidalgo
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The Subject of Empire: Race, Gender and Power in the Colonial Era, Professor Jennifer French
This class studies colonial-era literature from 1492 to 1898. Students read both Spanish accounts of conquest and Latin American texts in which authors contest the identities and the conditions imposed on them. They examine the historical negotiation of individual and collective identities within exploitative and exclusionary power structures. Comparing these two paintings–one Spanish and one Peruvian–students examine the influence of sovereign power on artistic production and some of the ways that Amerindian cultural traditions may be asserted within a colonial context.
Unknown Artist, Cuzco School (Peruvian), Our Lad of Pomata, 18th century. Oil on canvas, 65 3/4 × 41 1/2 in. Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire; Gift of Marta Phillips in memory of David F. Phillips, Class of 1951, EL.2016.1.2
Attributed to Juan de Sevilla (Spanish, 1643-1695), The Immaculate Conception, c. 1670-95. Oil on canvas, 57 11/16 x 43 7/8 in. Museum purchase, Joseph O. Eaton Fund and partial funds provided by George Alfred Cluett, Class of 1896, 55.21
STAT 442
Computational Statistics and Data Mining, Professor Brianna Heggeseth
By applying methods to detect patterns in data, students attempt to make the computer function like a human brain. Students construct digital features to detect similarities and differences, even when looking at works by the same artist, such as Maurice Prendergast on the opposite wall. Using digital images of WCMA's collection, students then use pattern-finding algorithms that cluster and classify works. By comparing original works of art with digital images, students assess what is gained and lost in the digitization process.
Close Look: Mapping Stories
A series of talks that dig deep into a single concept surfaced in our exhibitions.
Envisioning Curatorial Practice: Darsie Alexander


I/ACT is the "Image and Arts Council of Troy" which was established in 2006.
Our objective is to "Enhance Troy's Image through Arts, Culture and Urban Design".
Membership is free and open to anyone interested in arts and culture in Troy.


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Q: Calculating probability using combinations We have 50 chairs. 2 out of them are broken. What is probability that out of 5 taken chairs 4 or 5 are not broken?
We can calculate it by using $P(4 not broken) + P( 5 not broken)$
$P( 5 not broken ) = \frac{48}{50} * \frac{47}{49} * \frac{46}{48} * \frac{45}{47}* \frac{44}{46}$
But what about $P(4 not broken)$? If i take one chair probability that another chair will be broken/ not be broken is reduced. In this case can i use
$P(4 not broken) = C(5,4)* (\frac{48}{50} * \frac{47}{49} * \frac{46}{48} * \frac{45}{47})^{4} * \frac{2}{46}$ ?
Do i need to calcualte it using combinations?
Thanks for answers.

A: Note that the broken chair can be chosen either:

*

*first with probability: $$P_1 = \frac {2}{50}\times \frac {48}{49}\times \frac {47}{48}\times \frac {46}{47}\times \frac {45}{46} $$

*second with probability: $$P_2 = \frac {48}{50}\times \frac {2}{49}\times \frac {47}{48}\times \frac {46}{47}\times \frac {45}{46}$$
Surely you can complete the other cases.

A: I would calculate it this way:
Since it's without replacement and without order:
$P(A)=\frac{\binom {48} {k}\binom {2} {k}}{\binom {50} {5}}$
Insert K value 4 and 5 and your solutions are:
$P(4 not brokenchairs)=\frac{\binom {48} {4}\binom {2} {1}}{\binom {50} {5}}=\frac{389160}{2118760}=\frac{9}{49}=.18367$
$P(5 not brokenchairs)=\frac{\binom {48} {5}\binom {2} {0}}{\binom {50} {5}}=\frac{1712304}{2118760}=\frac{198}{245}=.80816$

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Here at Orchard we're passionate about a lot of things, Live music being one. Marketing and Social Coordinator for Orchard. Live, Rich talks about his current favourite Welsh language artists that you need to add to your playlist, just in time for Dydd Miwsig Cymru!
Dydd Miwsig Cymru takes place on Friday 8th February, which is all about celebrating songs in the Welsh language. Firstly I must confess and much to my sin, I'm not a Welsh speaker, but, that doesn't mean I can't enjoy listening to Welsh language music.
So I'm here to talk about my current 3 favourite Welsh language artists.
This band is proof that you don't have to speak Welsh to appreciate its beautiful sounds! I first discovered these whilst listening to 'Rock This' playlist on Spotify about a year ago. A blues rock duo from Llanrug, North Wales who spit out big riffs over clunky heavy drum beats. Start with 'Gwenwyn', buy the ticket and take the ride. They became the first band with a Welsh Language song to hit over 1 million streams on Spotify and since then have gone on to hit over 2 million streams. If you love Royal Blood, The Black Keys or blues rock then give this a whirl.
A 6 piece Cardiff post-rock band that combine urgent aggression with melody, sitting somewhere between emo and punk. Huw Stephens said that Breichiau Hir "will leave you wanting to cry and learn welsh" and we aren't disagreeing with him. The band released a double a side 'Mewn Darnau' and 'Halen' on the uber cool Libertino records last year and we've watched them light up the Cardiff scene in 2018. Missed out on our show with IDLES then get your ears around these!
9bach are critically adored across folk circles across the UK including BBC Radio 2, who have had them in for numerous sessions and won 'Best Album' at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2015. Their Welsh folk music has transformed over the years into a distinctive and distinguishing style encompassing bits of world music, indie rock, jazz and experimental pop to become a progressive experimental folk-rock sextet. Perfect listening for if you want to relax or get your teeth stuck into something deep and meaningful.
Want to listen to these and more? Then click here or pop along to many of the gigs happening over the weekend across the country.


In celebration of the Centennial and the opening of the Arts and Humanities and Business Technology buildings, San Diego Dance Theater will be hosting their annual Trolley Dance tour of our city's hot spots, which this year includes our very own City College.
The tour will start their route at City College, beginning at the college's trolley stop, located on 14th and C Street next door to the City LRC building. Following the campus performances, patrons will then travel supervised of trained tour guides to Market Creek Plaza. The tour happens multiple times throughout the day for groups of around 50-75 people.
With a total of 4 dates the trolley dances are happening over the weekends of Sept. 27-28 and Oct. 4-5.
There will be 3 dances on campus, some at "unusual sites" to help showcase the new buildings, according to Robin. 5 different choreographers will be leading dance performances for the Trolley Dance, including City's professor of dance Terry Wilson.
Patrons can either get a ticket in advance or when they get to the first stop. Tickets include a free all day Trolley Pass with advance purchase and are valid for any of 6 tours each day.
General admission is $35, $25 for seniors, and $15 for students and military. The tour runs six times total, with first departure at 10:00 a.m. then last at 1:45 p.m.


When we think of interior design today, we think of fancy homes in glossy magazines. But like everything else, interior design began somewhere. The earliest evidence we have of interior design dates back to prehistoric times when man first began to build permanent settlements. Even though they lived in caves, there is significant evidence in the form of cave paintings that point towards interior design. This early form of decoration was relatively primitive but as we shall see, it built the foundation necessary the creative interior design we know today.
Egyptians in particular were well known for their beautiful designs on ornate murals. These murals decorated temples and tombs while at the same time telling the story of the people living at the time. Many of the workers who built and carved these murals and the buildings housing them lived in ordinary homes even as their best interior design work decorated the homes of rulers or the royal family as a way to appease their gods. These murals are still a major part of Egyptian society and still wow people who see them for the first time.
When the Romans and the Greeks took over Ancient Egypt, they brought with them their unique sense of architectural styles and taste. The democracy introduced by the Greeks meant that every citizen had the right to infuse their own personal tastes into the design of their homes. Strict rules for the construction of the massive Greek pillared buildings we marvel at today were also introduced by the Greeks.
Between the 13th and 15th Century distinctive designs began to emerge all over Europe. Gothic cathedrals we built around Europe as did the beauty of the designs of the Italian Renaissance. This period also focused on large buildings and all carvings and decorations were mainly based on religion. But no one can deny the beauty of the many murals, carvings, and tapestries created during this period.
The 18th and 19th Centuries saw significant growth in interior design with new ideas and new applications making their mark in the world. It was in this period that we see Baroque's artistic exaggeration, the industrial revolution, Art Deco and Art Nouveau, all of which opened up the world of interior design to the common man. It was also at this time that some of the top interior design and fashion magazines were introduced, opening up the world of design to the average person. Easier travel also made it easier for a mixture of different styles from far off places to influence local tastes and styles.
The industrial revolution opened up the world of design more than most people know. By the 20th century, modernization would mean that more and more people had not just the desire for great interior design, but also the means to accomplish what they wanted. It was the beginning of fame for designers who used their creativity and talent to transform a living or working space into anything the client desired. As countries recovered from world wars, the relative calm led to the growth of people's incomes and an influx in suburban homes. As prosperity grew, more people began to indulge in interior design as a way to satisfy their personal interest. TV shows like Changing Rooms also began to influence our idea of the ideal home even as vintage styles from earlier times began to be revived.


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/**
 * The "verification hash" exception is thrown when the actual hashcode of a
 * certain object doesn't match the hash that should be generated. This
 * indicates that the data has changed or is not related to the hash against
 * which the verification occurred.
 *
 * @author Kristof Overdulve
 * @version 1.0.0 28 Mar 2007
 */
@SuppressWarnings("serial")
public class HashVerificationException extends Exception {

	/** Contains the name of the object that couldn't be verified correctly */
	private final String fObjectName;

	/**
	 * Initializes the verification hash exception with the given object that
	 * couldn't be verified correctly.
	 *
	 * @param objectName
	 *            is the name of the object that couldn't be verified
	 */
	public HashVerificationException(final String objectName) {
		super();
		fObjectName = objectName;
	}

	/**
	 * Initializes the verification hash exception with the given cause of the
	 * problem and the object that couldn't be verified.
	 *
	 * @param objectName
	 *            is the name of the object that couldn't be verified
	 * @param cause
	 *            is the cause of the exception
	 */
	public HashVerificationException(final Throwable cause,
			final String objectName) {
		super(cause);
		fObjectName = objectName;
	}

	/*
	 * (non-Javadoc)
	 *
	 * @see java.lang.Throwable#getMessage()
	 */
	public String getMessage() {
		return "The " + fObjectName
				+ "  object couldn't be verified correctly against it's hash";
	}
}

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CVS Pharmacy Unveils Enhanced Customer Experience, New Store Design
This display highlights all exclusive lines available at CVS Pharmacy, focused on innovation. "Discovery Zones" in key health categories take a holistic approach to care and product selections.
The new, health-focused CVS Pharmacy formats have 100 feet of new merchandise in health, beauty and healthier food and use a streamlined layout to highlight themes that make shopping easier.
With "Discovery Zones" made available throughout CVS Pharmacy in the new, health-focused format, customers can easily make purposeful choices throughout the store.
A larger-than-life, interactive smartphone was on display, featuring the latest updates to the mobile experience, ExtraCare Rewards, CVS Curbside and CVS Pay.
Reimagined store design, new health services, an expanded offering of health and beauty products and "better-for-you" food options rolling out
Company will also remove certain chemicals from its beauty and personal care products and is developing new standards for vitamin and supplement offerings
WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), today unveiled a new store design to enhance the retail customer experience with a new assortment of healthier food, health-focused products and expanded beauty selections paired with informational signage throughout the store to help customers discover new offerings. Together with its innovative digital programs, these changes represent the next evolution of the customer experience at CVS Pharmacy.
"Pharmacy is the heart of our business and our focus on providing care to patients and customers defines everything we do in our stores," said Helena Foulkes, President of CVS Pharmacy and Executive Vice President, CVS Health. "Our new retail offerings leverage our deep expertise in health to enhance our customers' shopping experience. The same guiding principles that led to the removal of tobacco from our stores extend to our commitment to deliver the most innovative health and beauty solutions."
The new store formats and deeper focus on expanded health, healthier food and beauty assortments are key elements of the next phase of the front-store growth strategy, which was first introduced in 2015. Today there are over 800 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide with this elevated design and assortment and over 3,400 with expanded food and beauty offerings. The latest improvements are designed to drive growth in categories that are most closely tied to the Company's health-focused purpose and expertise, while delivering a shopping experience that no other online or brick-and-mortar retailer can replicate.
"We did a lot of research to understand how to best serve our customers as we began to reimagine our store experience and we found that people are thinking about their health differently and taking a more proactive approach to staying well," said Judy Sansone, Senior Vice President, Front Store Business and Chief Merchant. "With that in mind, we crafted a new shopping journey, all in the name of better health."
Evolution of Store Design
"Our strategy for our new stores is not one-size-fits-all. We will continue to evolve the store experience as we test and learn in order to meet the needs of our customers in the ever-changing retail landscape," added Foulkes. "As we identify key elements that resonate, such as new product assortments, health services and other in-store experiences, we will find ways to bring them to life in CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide."
CVS Pharmacy is rolling out major changes to as many as 70 new and existing stores this year, with plans to expand to several hundred more in 2018. The new, health-focused formats have 100 feet of new merchandise in health, beauty and healthier food and use a streamlined layout to highlight themes that make shopping easier. "Discovery zones" in key health categories take a holistic approach to care and product selections, and customers are guided by informational signage with guidance to make finding the right solution easier.
Sick-Care to Self-Care
CVS Pharmacy is vastly expanding its offerings throughout health with a broader selection of vitamins and supplements, including offerings from specialty brands like Irwin Naturals and New Chapter, as well as expanded nutrition products like Vega and Naturade protein powders and Navitas Organics Superfood Mix Ins. Assortments tied to emerging areas like connected health, sleep/mood and immunity are merchandised in "discovery zones" that offer holistic solutions and easy navigation through educational displays.
Beauty with Purpose
CVS Pharmacy continues to enhance the beauty shopping experience by adding new, "on-trend" beauty brands like Wunder2 and Tigi Cosmetics, as well as products that have greater skin health benefits and more natural ingredients. To help improve customer exploration and inspiration, a new "trend wall" has been added to 2,000 stores featuring new launches and niche brands. A beauty discovery zone highlights on-the-go options at checkout. This month, an exclusive Korean Beauty selection curated by notable K-Beauty expert, Alicia Yoon, will be available in over 2,100 locations.
Healthier Foods
Even more "better-for-you" food options are being added, including 27 new items under the exclusive Gold Emblem Abound product line. Healthier choices, including Alo Exposed Waters, EPIC bison bars and That's It. bars will make up approximately 50 percent of all food options found throughout the store. Additionally, products that fit nutritional and dietary preferences including heart healthy, good source of protein, gluten free, sugar free, organic and non-GMO project verified, are highlighted with shelf tags. This summer, the tags will expand into non-food categories, making it easier for customers to make purposeful choices throughout the store.
Making "Better" Easier with Higher Standards
The catalyst for the evolution of the retail stores was CVS Pharmacy's decision in 2014 to stop selling tobacco. As part of its ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility, CVS Pharmacy is taking the following steps:
Removing certain chemicals from beauty and personal care lines: By the end of 2019, all parabens, phthalates and formaldehyde donors in products within the CVS Health, Beauty 360, Essence of Beauty, Promise Organic and Blade store brand product lines will be removed.
New standards for vitamins and supplements: CVS Pharmacy is embarking on the development of new standards for vitamins and supplements, with the goal of full implementation by 2019. The standards will require third-party testing of ingredient listings for vitamins and supplements, as well as product testing for certain ingredients of concern.
CVS Pharmacy was also the first national retail pharmacy chain to announce the removal of artificial trans fats from all exclusive store brand food products. In addition, the company recently removed all sun care products with SPF lower than 15 from its shelves while expanding products with SPF 30/broad spectrum, natural beauty brands and products focused on skin health.
Redefining Personalized and Digital Convenience
In addition to the in-store changes, the mobile experience and ExtraCare Rewards program continue to evolve, offering more ways for customers to order products online and pick them up with CVS Curbside, pay seamlessly via CVS Pay in the app, and even manage their ExtraBucks Rewards, personalized deals, and use manufacturer coupons, all from their phone.
The new developments from CVS Pharmacy were previewed at a media event yesterday during an interactive brand showcase in New York City. More details, including photos from the interactive brand event, can be found in the CVS Health newsroom.
About CVS Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), is America's leading retail pharmacy with over 9,700 locations. It is the first national pharmacy to end the sale of tobacco and the first pharmacy in the nation to receive the Community Pharmacy accreditation from URAC, the leading health care accreditation organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. CVS Pharmacy is reinventing pharmacy to help people on their path to better health by providing the most accessible and personalized expertise, both in its stores and online at CVS.com. General information about CVS Pharmacy is available at http://www.cvshealth.com.
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A tale of Thanksgivings past, the rise and sudden fall of the sweet potato as king of First State crops.
These days, broiler chickens dominate the Delaware agricultural landscape. Chicken houses dot the countryside throughout central and southern Delaware. But decades ago the sweet potato, a Thanksgiving dinner staple, was the pride and joy of First State farmers. While sweet potatoes no longer command the respect they once did among Delaware agricultural exports, some of the houses they were stored in are now recognized as historic landmarks.
Farmers followed through on the call for greater sweet potato production.
From 1901 to 1920, the average number of bushels grown in Delaware grew to 440,000 per year. That's a four-fold increase over prior decades. In 1920, Delaware farmers planted more than 9,800 acres of sweet potatoes. Despite Delaware's small size, the state ranked as the 14th largest sweet potato producer in 1920.
By comparison, there are very few Delaware sweet potato farmers today. In 2012, Delaware had seven farms growing sweet potatoes on 20 acres, according to the 2012 Census of Agriculture. Those are the most recent numbers available from the National Agricultural Statistics Service, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The previous census done in 2007 showed ten farms growing just ten acres of sweet potatoes.
A dozen sweet potato houses in Sussex County have been added to the registry.


Yesterday my mother sent me an email asking why I was going on all these trips without my husband and how did he feel about that.
Considering I just got married, I can see how my nationwide summer travels without Dean seems odd. But then again, I shouldn't be placed into the rubric of stay-at-home wife.
I sternly told her that I couldn't help the fact that I started this year with almost seven weeks of vacation. Every single day I have of paid time off is extremely well-deserved. Even after the wedding and all my travelling, I still have another three weeks left for the rest of the year. What's an adventurous girl to do with all that time off?
I'd love to jetset around the world with Dean. I'd love a friggin honeymoon. But with Dean's new job, we can't always get what we want. I told my mom I'd have to settle for honeymooning with my friends for now!
Also, while Dean and I haven't done plane-changing, mind-numbing travel, we do a lot of local getaways and really make the most of our weekends. Like the one starting in two hours!!!


In the distance somewhere is a snow leopard.
Tibetan partridges climb a hillside.
Even though we were at above 4000 m in the valleys, snow seemed only to stick at the peaks.
Dale was a concentrated observer.
I spent most of the time cracking jokes!
The locals were very courteous. They invited us in to enjoy yak-butter tea.
Pouring some yak-butter tea. Not everyone's favorite, but I liked it.
View from the window out into a wide valley.
The scenery was always spell-binding.
Dale dips his toes in the water on his way to retrieve his camera trap.
Back at our host family's house for more yak butter tea.
The family was very patient with us, this being their first experience hosting westerners and our first experience being hosted by Tibetans!
He was a shy one.
The family's son stayed in a left-over relief tent.
Dale and I stayed here in the house. The floors were dirt but the nights were warmish thanks to the stove they installed. The plastic was to keep the bedding from getting too wet.
Our hosts were extremely kind and very friendly.
White-eared Pheasant on the ridgeline.
White-winged Grossbeak feeding in the understory.
Eventually we moved on to what was, seemingly, an even more spectacularly scenic area.
The locals helped provide us with tips on where we could find Pallas's Cat.
View from the compound where we made camp.
Dale and Brian have Jazz Hands!
The scenery could have been better.
Tibetan Fox were a familiar sight.
Long hours scanning the hillsides for deer, antelope and predators.
Mark discovered Asian Badger soon after this!
Pika are the basis of the entire food chain it seems.
I've always said that Dale is on his way to the top.
Passing over the highest pass of the trip.
The view from the top of the pass at 4,750 m or 15,584 feet.
I found excalibre and then I had to put it back.
The city of Yushu was surprisingly amazing.
Remnants of old Tibetan style buildings that survived the devastating earthquake.


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Fortress bulks up quality control at Oxford Contract Manufacturing
Fast growing dietary supplement manufacturer Oxford Contract Manufacturing (OCM) has invested in a Fortress Stealth metal detector on the back of a contract win to produce bulk 15 kg boxes of supplement tablets
Delivering unrivalled sensitivity along with built-in data capture capabilities, the high performance detector is pivotal to the company's HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) programme, ensuring compliance with regulatory and retailer standards in global markets.
In the space of 5 years, James Allan and his former school friend, Thomas Humphrey, have built a healthy £1.5 million business in manufacturing dietary supplements.
OCM has more than 200 stock lines to its name, from vitamin tablets to botanical supplements and sports nutrition powders, which are sold throughout Europe via all the major online channels as well as bricks and mortar retailers.
In a marketplace in which it can be difficult for consumers to know which products they can trust as being safe and genuine, OCM's advantage lies in the assurance that it offers — it manufactures all of its products in-house in an ISO 22000 FSSC certified facility in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
On the back of the reputation built through its Oxford Vitality branded range, the company has also developed a successful contract manufacturing business.
Rigorous quality control is key to maintaining the trust of these customers and ensuring products meet the regulatory requirements of every geographical market they are sold in.
Therefore, besides carrying out onsite auditing and off-site product testing, OCM follows an internationally recognised HACCP programme, in which metal detection is identified as a critical control point.
Last year, OCM won a prestigious new contract to supply supplement tablets in bulk to a company that sells worldwide. As none of the metal detection equipment onsite was able to accommodate the 15 kg boxes of pressed tablets, the company took the decision to invest in a new large aperture detector.
From using a rental machine as an interim solution, James Allan knew exactly what he wanted when it came to purchasing a metal detection system: "A sensitive, compact metal detector system that could achieve the accuracy we wanted on a large product and could fit into the limited space available."
Product tests confirmed that Fortress Technology's flagship Stealth metal detector was able to detect ferrous particles down to 2 mm, non-ferrous to 2 mm and stainless steel to 2.5 mm — sensitivities that are incomparable within the industry.
This performance was particularly impressive given that the cardboard boxes used to contain the tablets were made from recycled carton board containing some particles with metallic properties, presenting a challenge to the detector's sensitivity.
"During the tests, the boxes were causing the detector to trigger false rejects. We were able to phase out this interference by using digital signal processing technology to optimise the detection parameters," says Kevin Shackell, UK Sales Manager at Fortress Technology.
The Stealth incorporates built-in data collection software with USB data transfer. OCM recognised that this functionality could play a key role in facilitating compliance with HACCP regulations.
"It is all well and good to hold paper records, but what happens when an inspector demands to see paperwork and some data is missing or incomplete? Capturing and storing all data electronically is far more efficient and removes the margin for human error. We are currently moving across from paper to e-records and the Stealth will greatly assist with this," says James.
In August 2017, the metal detector was delivered to Oxford Contract Manufacturing, built to its requirements with a left hand conveyor system, belt stop and alarm reject.
"It was important to us to ensure we met the highest retail specification, demonstrating to our customers that we are serious in operating a fail-safe system," says James.
The metal detector is situated downstream from the tablet press, providing a fail-safe critical control point (CCP) to safely detect and reject any products that could contain metal contaminant.
"We sieve all ingredients to safeguard against foreign bodies entering the product flow, but there is always a chance - albeit a small one - that shards of metal could break off equipment such as the ribbon blender and the tablet press," says James.
"As part of HACCP, we have evaluated metal as a potential source of contamination as our reputation rests on adhering to stringent quality control practices. Deploying high performance metal detection equipment like the Stealth gives us complete confidence in the products we are delivering to the global marketplace."
He adds: "We are really happy with this machine; it is compact, it is sensitive and - importantly, on a line that produces between 200 and 400 kg of tablets per hour, 24/7 - it is reliable."
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A Serious Look at the Funnies: 100 Years of Comics
 January 24 - February 28, 2022

A Serious Look at the Funnies: 100 Years of Comics showcases 115 works from the collection of cartoonist and comic publisher, Denis KItchen. Additional exhibition highlights include installations of the Hawaiian Comic Book Alliance, Black KIrby, Brad Kahlhamer, Paolo Rivera, UT Alumni who have gone on to have careers in comics, such as Paige Braddock, and examples of regional editorial cartoons.

As It Is - 75th Annual Student Art Competition
 March 21 - March 30, 2022

Jurored by Tom Holmes, Shelby Rinke, and Dr. Allie Terry-Fritsch

2022 MFA Thesis Exhibitions
 April 5 - 12, 2022

 Muse : Amalia Mermingas

 The Offerings : Tasha Lewis

 Ill Bread : Muriel Condon

 Dependent Arising : Nichole Schappert

Capstone 2022
April 28, 2022

The Capstone course is a requirement for all BFA Studio Art majors in the final semester of their degree. Capstone, students engage in a self-initiated research project to demonstrate their ability to practice the skills and concepts of their chosen concentration. The Capstone also demonstrates the student's ability to intellectualize and articulate issues and ideas about contemporary art.

Exhibiting students are: Kay Allen, Faith Belt, Savannah Clay, Allison Cochrane, Jentry Eschman, Rose Hamm, Jace Hermanto, Kevin Krieps, Electra Lowe, Ella Marston, Sarah Maxwell, Bri McKamey, Jada Pearson, Sydney Sensabaugh, Marlie Stiles, Raychel Swanson, Colleen Tongco, Andrew Tucker, and Jocelyn Vargas.

2022 Honors Exhibition
 May 16 - May 27, 2022

Senior students selected by the School of Art and College of Architecture faculty will present their work in the Ewing Gallery.

Exhibiting students from the School of Art are: Thais Lloyd, Tammy Castany, and Jace Hermanto.

Exhibiting students from the College of Architecture and Design are: Marilyn Reish, Kristin Pitts, Riley Doty, Madeleine Smith, Phillip Minton, and Raven Carrier.

From Then to Now: Diane Solomon Kempler
 August 17 - September 14, 2022

  From Then to Now is a retrospective that includes work from the past twenty plus years as well as present explorations. All these works utilize change as a thematic thread.

Relatives - Chris T. Cornelius (Oneida)
 September 21 - October 21, 2022

 Chris Cornelius is a citizen of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. He is Professor and Chair of the Department of Architecture at the University of New Mexico. He is the founding principal of studio:indigenous.

A critical component to Indigenous ontology is the notion of relationality. That is, the concept that all living things are related. That relation is familial, and we have responsibility for fostering and being good stewards of those relationships. Cornelius believes we should think about architecture as our relations. Buildings are characters and actors within the living world. They breathe, sweat, and produce waste. Through his practice, he attempts to expand the notion of how architecture can be thought of as living actors in the world.

School of Art 75th Anniversary Exhibition
 October 27 - December 12, 2022

 This exhibition features ephemera and artwork from the Ewing Gallery Permanent Collection spotlighting important moments and historic individuals in the history of the School of Art.

AIDS Memorial Quilt + Workforce - an A+A staff exhibition
November 15 - December 7, 2021
The Ewing Gallery is pleased to present two exhibitions. Join us for WORKFORCE, an exhibition of work from the staff of the UT's School of Art and College of Architecture + Design. Exhibiting artists include Elysia Mann, Ronda Wright, Jeremy Hammond, Casey Fletcher, Mike Berry, Eric Cagley, Mike Berry, Stephanie Phillips, E. Raithe White, Anders Nienstaedt, and Whitney Caruthers.
In collaboration with UT's Pride Center and other campus venues, the Ewing Gallery exhibited three panels of the AIDS quilt. Other quilt panels were on display in the Student Union Gallery, the Bailey Education Complex, the McClung Museum, and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
November 15, 2018 - February 20, 2019Curated by: T. Michael MartinMutual Muses is a two-person exhibition showcasing works by James Seawright and Mimi Garrard, who have been working together as well as individually since the 1960s. Their lives and practice have inspired each other throughout their careers. This exhibition is an interwoven love story featuring individual works by Seawright and Garrard as well as ones inspired by the other and those created collaboratively. Their life of interconnectivity as mutual muses is beautifully explored and presented in this survey exhibition.
March 24 - April 21, 2017
In partial fulfillment of their graduation requirements, students pursuing the Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree are required to mount a solo exhibition of work, and to defend their work during an oral examination in front of a faculty committee. Due to the number of graduate students enrolled in the UT School of Art, these exhibitions generally take the form of small groups of students presenting concurrent solo exhibitions in the gallery space. Exhibition students are: Anna Wehrwein, Corinna Ray, Abigail Lucien, Jessica Gatlin, Jing Qin, Joshua Shorey, Meg Erlewine, Geoff Silvis, Chris Spurgin, and Elysia Mann.
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Democratic senator calls on Biden to appoint Afghanistan 'evacuation czar'
Added by i898 on December 1, 2021
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal called on President Joe Biden to appoint an "evacuation czar" to lead efforts to bring thousands of at-risk Afghans to safety amid reports of targeted assassinations by the Taliban and the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan.
In a letter addressed to Biden on Tuesday, Blumenthal said he had "serious concerns about ongoing obstacles to evacuate at-risk Afghans," urging the administration to expand its efforts "and articulate a clear, effective strategy to expedite the evacuation" of these Afghans and the US citizens remaining in the country.
"Numerous Afghans who worked for the American government, served alongside our troops, or dedicated their lives to the U.S. mission in Afghanistan, remain in the country at significant imminent risk," the Connecticut Democrat wrote.
"Some have already been detained, tortured, and murdered," he continued.
The Taliban executed scores of Afghan security forces members after surrender, HRW report alleges
Blumenthal's letter comes the same day as the release of a report from Human Rights Watch detailing the Taliban's execution or forced disappearance of 47 former members of the Afghan National Security Forces in the past several months.
Speaking to CNN on Tuesday, Blumenthal noted that "time is not on our side — these families simply don't have the luxury of waiting much longer."
"Their situation is increasingly dire and urgent. And we've become increasingly frustrated," he said.
Among the recommendations outlined in his letter, Blumenthal urged the President to tap an " 'evacuation czar' with clear presidential direction and authority to implement" an evacuation strategy and coordinate the interagency response for evacuation and resettlement. Those efforts are overseen by a number of federal agencies, including the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security.
In mid-October, the State Department tapped veteran diplomat Beth Jones to lead the agency's Afghanistan relocation and resettlement efforts.
Blumenthal told CNN on Tuesday that he envisions the"evacuation czar" going beyond Jones' role and reporting directly to Biden. He said such a person should have the "the stature, the reputation, the talent and ability" of someone who could hold a Cabinet-level position, comparing the role to that held by Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry, a former secretary of state.
Blumenthal, who sits on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said the White House has "not really substantively commented" on his proposal for an evacuation czar, and he spoke to "a lack of clarity on policy" from the administration on evacuations.
The Connecticut Democrat expressed particular frustration about such a lack of clarity on charter flights, telling CNN, "I don't mean to be overly harsh, but the charter flights are the only game in town and the State Department is doing nothing to get them off the ground. They seem almost antagonistic to them."
In early September, Blumenthal lambasted the administration over its handling of charter flights that were grounded in northern Afghanistan, saying in a blistering statement that he had "been deeply frustrated, even furious, at our government's delay and inaction."
In his letter Tuesday, Blumenthal noted that "humanitarian charter flights independently organized and funded by non-profit organizations can expedite the evacuation process parallel to U.S. government efforts," but said several of these flights had been denied permission to land in Qatar "because some on their manifests do not fit certain narrowly defined categories established by the State Department."
CNN has reached out to the State Department for comment. In mid-November, Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with 17 members of the "AfghanEvac Coalition," which describes itself as "a coalition of private, non-profit, government, and all-volunteer organizations focused on deconflicting communications, effort, and systemic issues across the full enterprise of efforts focused on helping Afghans evacuate and resettle safely, swiftly, and within the bounds of the law."
Safe and alive, but 'traumatized,' the future of these Afghan women footballers is very uncertain
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said following that meeting that they had discussed "our collective efforts to provide support to SIV holders and applicants" and "our efforts to continue to facilitate the departure of these individuals who are at a stage where it is appropriate to do so."
Blumenthal is not the only legislator who has urged Biden directly to step up evacuation efforts. In August, prior to the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, a group of more than 50 bipartisan legislators wrote a letter to the President urging him to expedite special immigrant visa evacuation following the passage of changes to that program.
In September, a senior State Department official said that "a majority" of Afghans who had aided Americans during the war in Afghanistan had been left behind in the evacuation. While the department cannot give an exact number of Afghan allies left in the country, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said in a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing last month that there are almost 30,000 Afghans in the special immigrant visa application process.
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Miss Fortune reigns supreme: Fnatic displays mastery of the meta in first Worlds 2022 victory
Fnatic gained the momentum necessary to qualify for the League of Legends World Championship thanks to a miraculous lower-bracket run, and that same energy has carried them to a strong play-ins run from the beginning.
In the most lopsided match of Worlds so far, the fourth LEC seed defeated Evil Geniuses, the third seed of the LCS. The destiny of Fnatic was once again in the hands of their ADC, Upset, who converted a sizable laning phase advantage into a snowball victory for the team, even in the absence of their star support.
From the beginning of the game forward, EG was hampered by an unusual amount of instability that prevented them from ever commencing the team fights that they had been recruited for. They start their run from behind, which is a position where they have found remarkable success this year, even if they haven't yet been booted from Worlds.
Rhuckz leads the charge
Fortunately, the two have recently tested negative, allowing Upset to start in today's match and Hyllisang to return tomorrow against DetonatioN FocusMe. Earlier this week, Fnatic announced that both players in their bot lane duo, Upset and Hyllisang, had tested positive for COVID. As a result, Riot granted the team an emergency sub in the form of Rhuckz, from Fnatic's ERL team "Fnatic TQ."
In the meantime, due to Danny's mental condition, Evil Geniuses were also forced to deploy Academy ADC Kaori after Danny's sabbatical. Kaori surprised players and fans alike with his ability to come in and step up so rapidly when playing for EG during their push towards the conclusion of the LCS Championship.
Rhuckz kept the opponents pinned down with a flurry of abilities from Leona while responding to the calls of seasoned ADC Upset. He was more than eager to dive beneath opposing turrets and into shadowed sections of the map, becoming a key component of Fnatic's aggressive play throughout the whole game.
The connection that Inspired and Jojopyun have been praised for, one that was very helpful for the squad at this year's MSI, was rarely on display throughout this game. Mismatched engagements led to several staggered fatalities for them both, which let Fnatic to attack.
Despite commanding the Caitlyn/Lux duo, Kaori was powerless to stop his lane opponent from racking up kills. Vulcan, a player who often thrives on engage supports, was also hindered from having an influence outside of the bot lane by the rapid deficit of this duo, leaving EG without a reliable method of initiation for crucial battles.
Although Kaori and Vulcan have demonstrated their ability to convert imposing lanes into sizable leads, their vulnerability to crowd control swiftly proved to be their downfall. As a result, drafting strategies are likely to evolve in the games to come.
A meta slowly becoming defined
The first professional League game since Patch 12.15 is Worlds. As of Patch 12.18, approximately 20 champions and items have undergone some kind of change, which has caused the meta to see significant changes for the first time.
In the last game between MAD Lions and Isurus, players Aatrox, Graves, Sylas, Miss Fortune, Leona, and Caitlyn were either selected or banned; they all made a comeback in this one. Both EG and Fnatic placed a lot of attention on their bot lanes, which would ultimately prove crucial to Fnatic's overwhelming victory. This is consistent with where the meta left off a few patches ago.
Such a focus on bot lane picks devalued the significance of other lanes. In this patch, Wunder and Humanoid were able to demonstrate some of the potential of frontliners, but Rhuckz's Leona's engagement stopped any protracted battles that may have given other players a chance to shine.
As they continue their play-ins run, Fnatic is likely to make more selections like these because they seemed so at ease with their draft. But if there's anything that gamers can learn from this experience for the future, it's that fans' concerns about Miss Fortune seizing total control of Worlds were legitimate.


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Q: text not showing up dynamically, pygame The code below is supposed to create a green button that makes a score text appear.  unfortunately the button does nothing, and the only way I've managed to get it to work is by putting the function call for makeText in the while loop instead of in the clickButton function, but if I do that it's no longer dynamic.  Can someone explain why the text isn't showing up when I press the button and fix my code so it does show up?
import pygame
import sys
#game stuff
pygame.init()
screen = pygame.display.set_mode((640, 480),0,32)
clock = pygame.time.Clock()

#functions
def makeText(title,text,posx,posy):
    font=pygame.font.Font(None,30)
    scoretext=font.render(str(title)+ ": " +str(text), 1,(0,0,0))
    screen.blit(scoretext, (posx, posy))
def clickButton(name,x,y,width,height):
    if x + width > cur[0] > x and y + height > cur[1] > y:
        if click == (1,0,0):
            makeText("score",300,100,10)
#objects
button1 = pygame.Rect((0,0), (32,32))

while True:
    screen.fill((255,255,255))
    screen.fill((55,155,0), button1)
#update display
    pygame.display.update()
    clock.tick(60)
#event handling
    for event in pygame.event.get():
        if event.type == pygame.QUIT:
            quit()
        elif event.type == pygame.MOUSEBUTTONDOWN:
            cur = event.pos
            click = pygame.mouse.get_pressed()
            clickButton("button1",button1.left,button1.top,button1.width,button1.height)

A: You are checking the value of "click" in the clickButton function, but I don't see click defined anywhere that clickButton would have access to it.
Perhaps you should pass click as an argument in the clickButton function, which would then possibly make the if condition true?

A: The problem is that once you created the text, your main loop keeps going and calls screen.fill, overdrawing the text even before pygame.display.update() is called.

You could change it to:
...
def clickButton(name,x,y,width,height):
    print x + width > cur[0] > x and y + height > cur[1] > y
    if x + width > cur[0] > x and y + height > cur[1] > y:
        if click == (1,0,0):
            makeText("score",300,100,10)
#objects
button1 = pygame.Rect((0,0), (32,32))

while True:
    screen.fill((255,255,255))
    screen.fill((55,155,0), button1)

#event handling
    for event in pygame.event.get():
        if event.type == pygame.QUIT:
            quit()
        elif event.type == pygame.MOUSEBUTTONDOWN:
            cur = event.pos
            click = pygame.mouse.get_pressed()
            clickButton("button1",button1.left,button1.top,button1.width,button1.height)
...

so the text is created after filling the screen with the background color and before pygame.display.update() is called, but that does not solve the problem of the screen being filled again the next iteration of the while loop.

So the solution is to keep track of the fact that the button was pressed, a.k.a. keeping track of a state.
Here's an example of a different approach, using classes for the buttons and a dict for the global state (so you don't need global variables, which should you avoid most of the time, because it can get very confusing fast if your game starts becoming more complex).
Click the first button to show or hide the score, and click the second button to change the background color and earn 100 points.
See how easy it becomes to create new buttons; it's just adding a simple function.
import pygame
import sys
import random

pygame.init()
screen = pygame.display.set_mode((640, 480),0,32)
clock = pygame.time.Clock()

# create font only once
font = pygame.font.Font(None,30)

# it's always a good idea to cache all text surfaces, since calling 'Font.render' is
# an expensive function. You'll start to notice once your game becomes more complex
# and uses more text. Also, use python naming conventions
text_cache = {}
def make_text(title, text):
    key = "{title}: {text}".format(title=title, text=text)
    if not key in text_cache:
        text = font.render(key, 1,(0,0,0))
        text_cache[key] = text
        return text
    else:
        return text_cache[key]

# we use the 'Sprite' class because that makes drawing easy
class Button(pygame.sprite.Sprite):
    def __init__(self, rect, color, on_click):
        pygame.sprite.Sprite.__init__(self)
        self.rect = rect
        self.image = pygame.Surface((rect.w, rect.h))
        self.image.fill(color)
        self.on_click = on_click

# this happens when the first button is pressed
def toggle_score_handler(state):
    state['show_score'] = not state['show_score']

# this happens when the second button is pressed
def toggle_backcolor_handler(state):
    state['backcolor'] = random.choice(pygame.color.THECOLORS.values())
    state['score'] += 100

# here we create the buttons and keep them in a 'Group'
buttons = pygame.sprite.Group(Button(pygame.Rect(30, 30, 32, 32), (55, 155 ,0), toggle_score_handler),
                              Button(pygame.Rect(250, 250, 32, 32), (155, 0, 55), toggle_backcolor_handler))

# here's our game state. In a real
# game you probably have a custom class
state = {'show_score': False,
         'score': 0,
         'backcolor': pygame.color.Color('White')}

while True:
    for event in pygame.event.get():
        if event.type == pygame.QUIT:
            quit()
        # you can check for the first mouse button with 'event.button == 1'
        elif event.type == pygame.MOUSEBUTTONDOWN and event.button == 1:
            # to check if the mouse is inside the button, you
            # can simple use the 'Rect.collidepoint' function
            for button in (b for b in buttons if b.rect.collidepoint(event.pos)):
                button.on_click(state)

    screen.fill(state['backcolor'])
    # draw all buttons by simple calling 'Group.draw'
    buttons.draw(screen)

    if state['show_score']:
        screen.blit(make_text("score", state['score']), (100, 30))

    pygame.display.update()
    clock.tick(60)


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Vol. 6 No. 1 May 2018
Carriage Return
"It's been a long time coming
Some say it's too long"
— Phil Collins, "I Don't Wanna Know"
I know, it's been a while since I put out a new issue, but at least part of what's kept me busy was music-related. In honour of my 50th birthday in September, I put on a benefit concert called Five Four Fifty at the Kelsey Theater in Lake Park. The name of the concert stemmed from the fact it features five solo acts and four groups. In addition to fronting my songwriting/recording group Mystique, I also opened the show as a solo act for a couple of songs. The other acts were:
Jamie Rasso
Catlin Snow
Paul Allen Christopher
Jason Colannino
Friction Farm
The Diane Ward Band
I will do more write-ups about these artists at a later date, because they were all kind enough to donate their time performing for this event and deserve more exposure.
The beneficiary of the performance was the Lake Worth charity Inspirit, founded by my friend and fellow musician Ginny Meredith. This charity pays musicians to play venues like hospitals, nursing homes and rehab units where people can't get out to hear live music. It is a very worthy cause, and I was glad I was able to do a little something to help advance it.
So that was a cool event to do, but it did take a lot of time and effort, as did other subesequent non-musical endeavours, hence the neglect of this site. But now that Sunfest music and art festival is back, it is time for me to get this website going again.
This issue previews the West Palm waterfront festival, which begins on Thursday, May 3rd. But it also takes a look back at the previous year's edition, because it is likely the last five-day version of this festival.
So, my apologies for the ten-month lapse in publication, but I'm finally back to typing now, so stay tuned for more coverage of the music scene…
Music Notes:
Ad-lib to Fade: Sunfest Soundtrack


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Allright, i'll lay out the facts..
I'm running Metamod 1.17. Not the fixed version, either the ones from modns.org or anywhere else I leeched them from. I've tryed it with the LATEST amx, i think 0.9.4j? or something? same thing..
Since I had this type of problem before on my cs1.5, I copied the same things, reconfiged it.
At the moment now it has the NON-Fixed Metamod 1.17 from modns.org, the NS2AMX file from modns.org, running AMX 0.9.3... I tried disabling all the plugins in Metamod.
Any clue.. at all.. or maybe if someone might give me a metamod I haven't played with on my server that is fixed?..
BTW: I'm running Redhat 9 Linux.
Try disabling every plugin (including metamod), and restarting the server. If it works, then reload metamod, and load each plugin one at a time.
Also, if you're using a stock metamod 1.17, then are you running the hlds with the "+localinfo mm_gamedll dlls/ns_i386.so" or what not? Also you should note that if you use stock metamod, you will not be able to drop catalyst packs in standard NS.
Works smooth without metamod, with the regular .so gamedll, of course.
I tried adding that +localinfo line.. no spark. I only ran Metamod by itself, and it gave it. Course, its the metamod, but why all versions i've tested with?
Edit: by gave it, the segmentation error.
Any chance you can paste the last couple of lines before it segfaults?
Also another note, I don't have the glib's for -debug, but i've seen other cases on other forums of this type of error just shows the cmd executed, and yada yada.. but if' its helpful for you, i'll start getting it on to get the log.
[EDIT]: I've tryed what I could find for MM fix'es of NS.. so i'm not that sure.
If this is with 0 plugins, I'm stumped.
Otherwise, please post your metamod/plugins.ini, and addons/amx/modules.ini and addons/amx/plugins/plugins.ini, if you don't mind.
I took out all plugins, and still same... I'll paste them now.
Remove "linux addons/metamod/dlls/mm_ns2amx_i386.so" from your addons/metamod/plugins.ini.
Add "addons/metamod/dlls/mm_ns2amx_i386.so" to your addons/amx/modules.ini.
There's a problem with ns2amx when it's loaded from metamod's plugins file, but it works when loaded with modules.ini. Other than that, I don't know what to tell you. If it still crashes, try removing all amx plugins, and if that works, load them one at a time. Also be sure to try loading plain amx without ns2amx.
Viola! It must of been the NS2AMX.. I looked threw the helpfiles but notthing seemed to hit me it wasnt for metamod, but the filename itself.. it just says mm in the filename which i thought was for metamod. Thank you very much for your time, [mahn]sawce. I appreciate it. Thank you again.
I'd recommend trying to update to a newer metamod now, or you'll run into a load of other issues.


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