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Wolf and Iron: Post-Apocalyptic Fiction by Gordon R. Dickson
Gordon Dickson has struck a new chord in readers with his book Wolf and Iron, originally published in 1993 by Tor Books. The state of the world's economy has given new life to many books that were published decades ago. Now people are sitting up, taking notice and grabbing these kinds of books off the shelves in record rates.
The Storyline
The story begins with a worldwide economic collapse that has completely devastated the United States, which may sound familiar if you have been paying attention to the news lately. In a heartbeat life as we know it has been turned up on its head and chaos reigns. With the constant presence of marauders in the streets, it is not safe to go out anymore. If you are like most people though, you need food, medical supplies and a host of other things that you just cannot find around your home anymore.
Jeremy Bellamy Walthers has a goal. Accompanied by a stray wolf he encounters along the way, Jeremy is going to cross 2000 miles of inhospitable territory in a superhuman effort to not only reach other human survivors but to find his brother's ranch in Montana. The fact that Jeremy is willing to undertake this inhuman trek without any guarantee of finding his brother alive speaks volumes about the character Gordon has created for us in Wolf and Iron.
Readers of Wolf and Iron who are looking for a fast and vicious storyline littered with bodies are going to be disappointed with Mr. Dickson's portrayal of life after the crash. Gordon reveals in his detailed descriptions how to build a shelter, simple weapons, or how to survive different injuries. He even tackles the theme of childbirth and goes into great detail doing so. Mr. Dickson goes on to slow the pace of the story by lingering on simple details and forcing his readers to take a deep breath and relax.
The Wolf and Iron
The main relationship in book revolves around Jeremy and the captive wolf he liberates on his way to find his brother and his ranch in Montana. After many fits and starts they are able to develop a working relationship. Any readers who appreciate a good dog story will immediately appreciate this great wolf story.
Mr. Dickson has obviously done his homework here when it comes to wolves and he uses his new found knowledge to add depth and credibility. Mr. Dickson's character does find love in a woman he meets in a caravan, but he always returns to his theme of the wolf as man's new best friend.
If you are looking for the next Hunger Games or Veronica Roth's Divergent series, this is not going to be the thrill ride for which you may be looking. What you will find in Gordon Dickson's Wolf and Iron is a realistic look at how life could be after a total world financial collapse.
If you've ever wondered how much work would go into just dealing with the very basic things to survive like overcoming injuries or building a shelter you'll find that here. If you want to find out how much energy it takes just to build a simple fire you won't be disappointed.
Mr. Dickson trades off violent displays of dystopian life that you find in many novels in this genre for textbook like realism in his portrayals of life after the big disaster. Just hope that no one has to find out just how hard life could be as portrayed in Dickson's great novel.
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Q: cannot install functools32 on google colab I'm new to ML/DL and using google colab as my DL tool. I'm currently trying to setup tensorflow/HED on google colab. When I ran pip install -r requirements.txt, I got an error like
Collecting functools32==3.2.3.post2 (from -r requirements.txt (line 20))
Using cached https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/c5/60/6ac26ad05857c601308d8fb9e87fa36d0ebf889423f47c3502ef034365db/functools32-3.2.3-2.tar.gz
Command "python setup.py egg_info" failed with error code 1 in /tmp/pip-install-zhhba6da/functools32/"

I've updated setuptools to the newest version
(Requirement already up-to-date: setuptools in /usr/local/lib/python3.6/dist-packages (40.8.0)). It however doesn't seem solve the issue.
Google colab uses python 3.6.7.

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Parents' plea: Help save our son's life
A BELLSHILL couple this week urged readers to help them save their son's life and others like him.
Robert and Jessie Colson, whose son Richard is in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant, have submitted a petition to the Scottish Parliament that aims to simplify the process potential bone marrow donors have to go through in order to put their names on the register.
The Colsons believe the system is too involved and puts people off signing up. Jessie, of Shirrel Avenue, said: "There is a charity that takes people on to the bone marrow register just now, and that's the Anthony Nolan Trust. But unfortunately they are not getting the amount of donors they need.
"To me it would be easier to give a blood sample and go on the bone marrow register at the same time as giving blood, but that's just not happening just now."
Robert said: "At the moment, it's quite a complex procedure. It is like an information overload. Making it less complicated would make a lot of sense."
The Colsons are also looking for the age limit for accepting new names on the register to be increased from 40 to 60, as they feel this would enable more matches to be found for those needing bone marrow transplants.
Robert and Jessie currently run the Richard Colson Severe Aplastic Anaemia Fund.
Richard was 17 when he was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder known as aplastic anaemia.
Now aged 22, Richard desperately needs a bone marrow transplant.
The fund was set up to raise funds for Richard to travel to America and get life-saving treatment there should the doctors in the UK fail to find a match - treatment that could cost up to £250,000.
However, Robert insists that the fund is also there to help others in the same situation as Richard: "If Richard somehow finds his match, and someone in a similar situation came along to tell us that their son or daughter was going to die without this treatment, we would empty that fund and we would raise yet another £250,000.
"If it is to save someone's life, I would happily go and beg in the streets."
To donate to the Richard Colson fund, or to sign the online petition, visit www.richardcolson.co.uk.
l The full interview is available on the Hamilton Advertiser website.

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Q: How to Integrate Java+Android help to Eclipse? I am new to Java & Android, i want to have Java & Android help in Eclipse so when i select phrase and press F1, it show me detail and usage of that command, something like MSDN offline help in Visual Studio.
is there anyway to do this?

A: Put the mouse pointer over the class and you will get contextual help

F2 makes the help dialog focus, Press the javadoc button and it will show in the javadoc view

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When yous install the Android SDK and choose to install source, what described above comes out of the box, for general Java code, you will have to attach javacode or sourcecode : Right click the jar file -> properties -> select java source attachment or javadoc location. Note that it's always provided in a seperate zip download from the jar download web site
For the illustrated sample, download is found in the source section here :
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Asiana Airlines opens lounge for disabled people
Asiana Airlines opened the first airport lounge specifically for the disabled at Incheon International Airport on Wednesday.The company also donated wheelchairs to a support center for the disabled at the ceremony marking the opening of the lounge.The event was attended by officials from Asiana Airlines, including its chief executive Yoon Young-doo and those from an Incheon-based welfare organizat
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Published : Jun 15, 2011 - 18:52
Updated : Jun 15, 2011 - 18:52
Asiana Airlines opened the first airport lounge specifically for the disabled at Incheon International Airport on Wednesday.
The company also donated wheelchairs to a support center for the disabled at the ceremony marking the opening of the lounge.
The event was attended by officials from Asiana Airlines, including its chief executive Yoon Young-doo and those from an Incheon-based welfare organization for the disabled, the company said.
Asiana Airlines chief executive Yoon Young-doo (fourth from right) watches as disabled passengers check-in for their flights at the Hansarang Lounge that opened at Incheon International Airport on Wednesday. (Chung Hee-cho/The Korea Herald)
"I think that the Hansarang Lounge, where customers can check in for their flights, upgrades services for disabled passengers," Yoon said.
"The company will continue improving its services to ensure that all Asiana passengers can receive the services of the highest quality."
The lounge, named the Hansarang Lounge, is located near the Asiana Airlines check-in counter on the third floor of Incheon International Airport.
Asiana Airlines said that the Hansarang Lounge was set up to minimize inconvenience to the rising number of disabled passengers.
According to the company, the number of customers with wheelchairs using the airport has been increasing by between 5 percent and 10 percent on an annual basis, and reached 47,000 last year.
As such, the company said it estimates that about 70 disabled passengers will use the new lounge each day.
The company said that in addition to allowing disabled passengers to check in, the lounge is equipped with various entertainment features including DVD players and games. Those using the lounge will also be provided with light snacks and drinks, the company said.
The company also said that organizations for disabled people were consulted in designing the furniture, and in deciding the layout of the lounge to ensure easy access for wheelchairs. The furniture also has rounded corners and there are Braille notices to cater to blind passengers' needs.
"Bathrooms for the disabled are just about the only special-needs facilities that can be found in Korea, but Asiana Airlines' setting up a special facility for the disabled is very moving," Choi Kyung-ryeol, a disabled person taking part in the event was quoted as saying by the company.
"I think the Hansarang Lounge is a meaningful development for the disabled."
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Mercedes-Benz S-Клас — серія повнорозмірних седанів, які виготовляє концерн Daimler AG під маркою Mercedes-Benz і які вже багато років є лідерами продажу серед автомобілів цього класу.

Його історія бере свій початок ще з 20-х років. Після створення 20 червня 1926 акціонерного товариства Daimler-Benz на світ з'явився 6-циліндровий автомобіль, який являв собою перероблений автомобіль конструкції Фердінанда Порше. Цей великогабаритний і неповороткий автомобіль отримав індекс W05 і фактично став прародичем сучасних нинішніх представницьких седанів цієї марки. Всього в 1928 році було випущено 377 таких автомобілів. Наступниками першого представницького седана стали автомобілі Mercedes-benz Mannheim 350/370 (кузов W09,W10) і Nurburg (кузов W08). Замикав цю когорту знаменитий Mercedes Type 770 (кузов W07), на прізвисько «Кайзерваґен».

Після Другої Світової Війни в історії цих автомобілів простежуються три головні віхи: Mercedes 300 Adenauer (кузов W186), названий на честь першого канцлера ФРН Конрада Аденауера, знаменитий великий Mercedes 600 (кузов W100). Починаючи з моделі 300SE (кузов W112) конструкції 1961 року, компанія розпочала використовувати літеру «S» в найменуванні своїх великогабаритних седанів. «300SE» відрізнявся від інших авто того часу прекрасною системою активної безпеки. Ця модель отримала овальні вертикальні фари і перший в сім'ї «S» класу V-подібний 8-циліндровий двигун.

Mercedes-Benz W116 (1972—1980)

Перший офіційний Mercedes-Benz S-класу — це W116. Автомобіль оснащувався п'ятьма двигунами: чотирма бензиновими («шісткою» 2.8 і «вісімками» 3.5, 4.5 та 6.9) і дизельною трилітровою «шісткою». Вже тоді на автомобіль ставили водійську подушку безпеки, АБС і пневмопідвіску. До 1980 року на заводі в Зіндельфінгені було зроблено більше 423 тисячі автомобілів.

Mercedes-Benz W126 (1979—1991)

З 1980 по 1991 рік там же випускався Mercedes S-класу W126. Улюбленець еліти був суворий і стриманий як зовні, так і зсередини. Мінімальна довжина становила 4995 мм, а колісна база — 2935 мм. У різний час під капотом флагмана побувало аж дев'ять двигунів,потужністю від 134 до 295 к.с. Седан Mercedes 560 SE з флагманською «вісімкою» 5.6 (455 Н•м) міг розганятися до сотні за 6,9 с при максимальній швидкості 250 км / год. Седан розійшовся тиражем 818 тисяч автомобілів.

Mercedes-Benz W140 (1991—1998)

У березні 1991 року німці представили Mercedes S-класу W140. Після витонченого «сто двадцять шостого» «сто сороковий» видавався рідкісним важкоатлетом. Він першим отримав двигун V12. Шестилітровий двигун видавав спочатку 400 к.с. і 580 Н•м, а трохи пізніше — 394 к.с. і 570 ньютон-метрів. Крім цього агрегату в S-класу було ще шість бензинових і дизельних потужністю від 148 до 320 сил. Після рестайлінгу «сто сороковий» в 1994 році мерседесовці ввели нове позначення моделей, відповідно до якого літера S ставиться перед індексом двигуна: наприклад, S 600L замість 600 SEL. Всього за сім років було випущено понад 406 тисяч седанів W140.

Mercedes-Benz W220 (1998—2005)

До середини 90-х у Мерседеса виникла потреба з більш молодою аудиторією: марка готувалася до появи нових моделей С- і А-класів. Під прицілом маркетологів опинилися клієнти BMW. Мерседес в 1998 році виступив новий S-клас W220. Автомобіль вражав елегантністю: плавні лінії кузова знайшли відображення в затишному інтер'єрі. Асоціації з кабінетними меблями пішли в минуле. Протягом конвеєрного життя на автомобіль ставили 14 двигунів, включаючи 500-сильний бітурбодвигун V12 (S 600) і його 612-сильну версію від ательє AMG (S 65 AMG). «Двохсот двадцятий» став першим повноприводним S-класом і піонером впровадження системи превентивної безпеки Pre-Safe. У підвісці крім пневмопружини з'явилися електронно-керовані амортизатори й активні гідроопори системи ABC. До 2006 року було випущено 485 тисяч W220.

Mercedes-Benz W221 (2005—2013)

Сучасний S-клас був вперше показаний публіці восени 2005-го року. В екстер'єрі автомобіля (особливо в об'ємних арках коліс) явно проглядаються мотиви ретро-стайлінгу. Відчувається також вплив лімузина Maybach W240. Пакет електронних систем включає найсучасніші і різноманітні системи безпеки і комфорту, за якими Mercedes-Benz зберігає лідируючі позиції у світі. Модельний ряд включає дизельні моделі S320 CDI та S420 CDI, а також бензинові S300 (для експорту до Азії) і S350 з V6, а також S450 і S500 з V8 (в США - S550) і S600 з V12. Топ-моделями вважаються дві моделі AMG S63 і S65. У 2008-му році через різке зростання світових цін на паливо і зацікавленості громадськості в «зелених» технологіях, вперше в історії S-класу з'явилася гібридна модель S400 Hybrid.

У 2009 році серія W221 піддалася рестайлінгу, а також отримала опціонну повноприводну трансмісію і ряд нових електронних систем і екологічні дизельні версії Bluetec з фільтрами у випускній системі. З кінця 2010 року в серії W221 з'явилися нові дизельні моделі S250 CDI, S350 CDI та S350 CGI і S500 CGI.

Mercedes-Benz W222 (2013—2020)

Нове покоління S-класу з індексом W222 представлено 15 травня 2013 році. Нове покоління автомобілів S-класу доступне в кузові седан (в трьох варіантах довжини), купе (замінило купе CL-класу (C216)), кабріолет, Maybach та S600 Pullman.

У 2014 році відбувся редизайн моделі, основними результатами якого було зростання як технологічних показників, так і показників комфорту. Цей флагманський автомобіль оснащений ультрасучасними технологіями. Багатофункціональна система безпеки керується програмою «Intelligent Drive», яка включає в себе широкий спектр радарних датчиків і камер. Активний круїз-контроль «Distronic Plus» не тільки дотримується дистанції перед машиною попереду, але і буде дотримуватися потрібної смуги руху, не залежно від зміни швидкості.

Також, в 2016 році, компанія Мерседес представила абсолютно несподіваний продукт - трохи іншу версію S 600, створену спільно з інженерами Maybach.

Нове покоління Mercedes-Benz S 600 відрізняється неймовірно сучасним й елегантним дизайном, все в якому буквально кричить про високе призначення даного автомобіля. Творці на славу попрацювали над досягненням ідеально правильних пропорцій, підвищенням жорсткості кузова і наданням даному седану більш аеродинамічної форми. Збільшилася довжина і ширина кузова, колісна база залишилася без змін, а ось висота зменшилася до 1,49 м. При цьому автомобіль виглядає дуже природно. Зміни не могли не торкнутися першого елемента, який впадає в очі, - решітки радіатора, яку збільшили і дещо видозмінили. Саме по ній можна визначити, яка перед Вами модель - Mercedes-Benz S 600 або все-таки Mercedes-Maybach S 600, достатньо просто поглянути на форму тонких горизонтальних перекладин: одинарні для оригінального S 600 і здвоєні для Мерседес-Майбах.

Новий «шестисотий» Mercedes комплектується потужним 6.0-літровим двигуном V12 з турбонаддувом. Даний агрегат поєднує у собі вражаючу силу 530 коней. Трансмісія представлена стандартною 7-ступінчастою автоматичною коробкою передач, яка працює у парі з системою заднього приводу. За офіційними даними у змішаному циклі витрата палива складає 11,5 л/100 км, а розгін до 100 км/год займає всього лише 4,6 секунди.

Три варіанти графіки приладової панелі дозволяють налаштувати автомобіль під свій характер. На дисплей також можна вивести карту навігації тощо. Активувавши систему нічного бачення, циферблати акуратно посуваються і на екрані спливає чорно-біла картинка камери, на якій в червоних квадратиках відображаються пішоходи, машини та інші рухомі об'єкти, що можуть становити небезпеку. Люди можуть йти і бігти в будь-якому напрямку і під будь-яким кутом до напрямку, авто їх все одно бачить. Картинка надходить зі стереоскопічної відеокамери, що працює в поєднанні з двома інфрачервоними світлодіодними фарами.

Mercedes-Benz W223 (з 2020)

Восени 2020 року відбулася прем'єра Mercedes S-класу W223. До лінійки двигунів увійшли «шістки», «вісімки» і гібриди. У строю залишився і старий V12, але тільки для версій Maybach і Guard. S-клас вперше отримав повнокероване шасі в двох варіантах: актуатори здатні повертати задні колеса на 4,5 або на 10 градусів. У другому випадку діаметр розвороту скоротився на два метри (менше 11 м).

Автомобіль красує активною гідропневматичною підвіскою E-Active Body Control, що працює від 48-вольтової бортової мережі. Вона здатна контролювати ступінь пружності пружин і опір амортизаторів на кожному колесі окремо, тому краще протистоїть нерівностей, крену і клювкам, а також може підняти кузов на 80 мм перед боковим ударом. Вперше в індустрії - фронтальні подушки безпеки для пасажирів другого ряду, зашиті в спинки передніх крісел. На європейському ринку вартість новинки оголошена від €93 438.

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Fargo company steps up to help restaurants and bars doing take-out
Working side-by-side with these businesses made them more aware of the burdens they face amid COVID-19.
FARGO, N.D. – A Fargo company is donating plastic containers and utensils to restaurants and bars that are doing take-out amid the pandemic. Brenco Cleaning Equipment and Janitorial Services works closely with restaurants and bars. Working side-by-side with these businesses made them more aware of the burdens they face amid COVID-19. "It's been hard on everybody. Nobody thought back in…
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Walz's restrictions 'heartbreaking' for bars and restaurants
Governor Walz is restricting bars and restaurants to take-out and delivery service only between November 20th-December 18th.
Kathryn Gallo,
MINNESOTA — Bars and restaurants have gradually learned to adapt to the ever-changing COVID-19 pandemic and to state guidelines. They have made many changes and sacrifices to keep their doors open that have included limiting capacity, requiring face masks for employees and rearranging spaces so that tables are at least 6 feet apart. That is why some feel Minnesota's newest…
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WATCH: Gov. Walz Announces Four-Week Dial Back to Control Spread of COVID-19
in-person social gatherings with individuals outside your household are prohibited
TJ Nelson,
1/1 Show Caption Hide Caption ST. PAUL, Minn. — Governor Tim Walz announces new actions to help control the spread of COVID-19 including new restrictions on restaurants, bars, gyms and youth sports. His office released the following: Beginning Friday, November 20, at 11:59 p.m. and lasting until Friday, December 18, in-person social gatherings with individuals outside your household are prohibited;…
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Emergency Order Issued To Close Liquor License Holders By 11 PM Daily In Grand Forks
Attempt to limit gatherings as COVID-19 cases rapidly rise
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — The mayor of Grand Forks is taking action to limit gatherings as COVID-19 cases rapidly rise. Brandon Bochenski is issuing an emergency order for liquor license holders including bars and restaurants and offsale to close daily by 11 p.m. The order goes into effect on Saturday and will remain in effect until December 1 at 6…
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Bars, restaurants prepare for first fall Bison football game
The Bison football season normally brings with it hundreds of thousands of dollars in visitor spending
Raya Quttaineh,
FARGO, N.D. — The NDSU football season normally brings with it big dollars to the metro. Those at the Fargo-Moorhead Convention and Visitors Bureau estimate every home game during a normal season brings in between $500,000 to $600,000. "People are spending money at our restaurants, they're spending money in our stores, they're spending money in the bars and the hotels,…
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Grand Forks pub supports Bochenski's decision to close bars, restaurants early
Grand Forks bars, liquor stores and restaurants serving alcohol had to close early beginning this past Saturday
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — As UND students return to campus, Grand Forks has seen a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases among people in their twenties. "We expect our students, upon their return, either to test before they come back to campus or shortly after," said UND President Dr. Andrew Armacost a couple weeks ago. 15 to 29-year-olds make up 87…
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Grand Forks bars, restaurants to close at 11 p.m. daily beginning Saturday
Mayor Brandon Bochenski's latest emergency declaration includes all classed liquor license holders
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Grand Forks Mayor Brandon Bochenski has issued an emergency declaration temporarily modifying hours of all classed liquor license holders, to include bars, bar/restaurants and offsale to close daily at 11 p.m. The change goes into effect Saturday, August 29th. Bochenski's announcement comes after a round-table discussion with White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx and…
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Moorhead bars and restaurants reopen for indoor seating
As a part of phase three of Governor Tim Walz's reopening plan, bars and restaurants are able to open indoors at 50% capacity.
MOORHEAD, Minn. — Wednesday was a reunion of sorts for staff and customers at Vic's Bar & Grill in Moorhead. "We have been telling everybody welcome back all day," said manager, Cassie Verdi. After three long months, the business, like every other bar and restaurant in Minnesota, was able to open for indoor seating. "It is just different to be…


Gibson F1, Hoogland C, Martinez-Bartolomé S, Medina-Aunon JA, Albar JP, Babnigg G, Wipat A, Hermjakob H, Almeida JS, Stanislaus R, Paton NW, Jones AR.
School of Computing Science, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK.
The Human Proteome Organisation's Proteomics Standards Initiative has developed the GelML (gel electrophoresis markup language) data exchange format for representing gel electrophoresis experiments performed in proteomics investigations. The format closely follows the reporting guidelines for gel electrophoresis, which are part of the Minimum Information About a Proteomics Experiment (MIAPE) set of modules. GelML supports the capture of metadata (such as experimental protocols) and data (such as gel images) resulting from gel electrophoresis so that laboratories can be compliant with the MIAPE Gel Electrophoresis guidelines, while allowing such data sets to be exchanged or downloaded from public repositories. The format is sufficiently flexible to capture data from a broad range of experimental processes, and complements other PSI formats for MS data and the results of protein and peptide identifications to capture entire gel-based proteome workflows. GelML has resulted from the open standardisation process of PSI consisting of both public consultation and anonymous review of the specifications.
A graphical representation of example components from a GelML file, and certain key details that should be captured in each section. Standard rectangles indicate ProtocolApplications, rounded rectangles indicate Materials or Data.
A. The model in XSD of the gel material prior to (Gel) and following electrophoresis (ElectrophoresedGel and the sub-elements: Gel2D, Gel1D, OtherGel). B. Examples in XML of one instance of Gel and Gel2D, the relationships between Gel and Gel2D are captured by the application of protocols that reference these elements as inputs/outputs (not shown).
Screenshots from the ProteoRed MIAPE Generator Website, showing the pipeline for generating GelML files from an existing MIAPE experiment: i) The user is guided through the data input process and is provided with the option to export to GelML; ii) a validator is run to check the GelML document against the MIAPE guidelines; iii) a Java Web Start application opens on the users desktop to convert the internal XML representation to GelML; iv) a valid XML file is produced on the user's machine.


Here is a great photoshoot with the super fun Leotie! These are our new LONG Necklush scarves. Super cool and versatile, and like the title says... Endless Possibilities! You can wear them long, or double them for a necklace, or triple them for more of a cool cowl look. The material is super soft and these little babies are our new favorite size! Perfect for both men and women.
Photography by Necklush designer Troy Mattison Hicks. Hair and Makeup by Shayne and Brandi... if you are in Athens GA you gotta go to their salon Washington Square Studio so they can make you look fab! Cute styling by Rachel Barnes. Clothes provided by Dynamite Clothing and FurHatGuildVintage here in sunny Athens GA. Thanks everybody!


Now, I have been working on this on and off since 4th grade. I think I have a decent assortment of stuff without it being overwhelming.
I like collecting video games because it is a functional and entertaining collection that is really pretty durable compared to other items that people like to collect. I try to play everything I own at least once, and love to show others/let them experience some video game history.
Working on a master inventory list to put here and update occasionally.


i started school like three weeks ago.
people i never liked. it's frustrating.
but on the plus side my mom made brownies and I am going to go take my photo in like 10 minutes maybe.
karasu, i'm disappointed in your avatar. you looked loads hotter in the picture that was meant to look like my (classic) melon shot.
flower power pic or whatever.
hey don't put that shot down, i really liked it! put it on a white background instead, it would've been completely awesome.
there were just better pictures.
plus you're fiesta shot was good.


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Logitech gives the coup de grace to his Harmony Link
Given the Harmony Link's age, Logitech is pulling support for it, but beyond that, the company says that the device will no longer work after March 2018. I understand some of you have Harmony Links that are working perfectly fine right now. While that logic is somewhat understandable, if frustrating for users, it gets worse when you take a look at how Logitech has treated the Link. (more...)
Hulu Is on the Nintendo Switch
There's been little fanfare around the announcement - in fact, it was first revealed when Nintendo sent out its weekly "Nintendo Downloads" email and Hulu was spotted quite far down the list of upcoming apps. The official page for the Hulu app on Nintendo Switch is now down, but once the eShop refreshes you should be able to see it. While Nintendo did not state that such services would never be available, they did deflect questions regarding streaming apps on the Nintendo Switch . (more...)
SpaceX's next-gen Falcon 9 engine explodes during 'qualification test'
In connection with the incident the incident was temporarily suspended, all other tests of the rocket engine to ascertain the cause of the explosion. "We are now conducting a thorough and fully transparent investigation of the root cause". On Dec. 22, SpaceX has another Iridium flight, number 4, scheduled to take place. The testing for the current engines in operation will resume once the testing stand has been repaired. (more...)
Google's Files Go Smart File Manager has been Accidentally Leaked
Android 5.0 users would be able to download and install the app in near future. Called Files Go , the app apparently can transfer files between devices wirelessly without an internet connection. BankBot trojan malware waits twenty minutes after the app is used before moving to run its payload. The malware is capable of identifying a variety of financial and retail mobile apps on the infected devices and tailors the phishing attack to display a fake version of the banking app the victim ... (more...)
The simple hack which can improve your Wi-Fi's speed instantly
Wi-Fi is notoriously challenging for use indoors because of the frustratingly complex relationship between radio signals and environmental factors such as walls and furniture. The placement is created to stop signals from going in one direction and reflecting those trying to go elsewhere into an area where it's most desired. (more...)
Hot Mantle Plume Is Melting Antarctica From Beneath, NASA Study Finds
The underground mantle plume is thought to be driving some of the melting seen beneath the ice, giving rise to lakes and rivers. They found that the flux of energy from the mantle plume must be no more than 150 milliwatts per square meter. (more...)
Intel hires AMD's Raja Koduri to work on high-end, discrete graphics
While this is a blow for AMD looking at previous events that have turned up in light of this news indicates that this is not the first time that Raja Koduri wanted to join Intel . Going forward under Koduri's leadership, the company will unify and expand differentiated IP across computing, graphics, media, imaging and machine intelligence capabilities for the client and data center segments, artificial intelligence, and emerging opportunities like edge computing. (more...)
Chrome going after shady site redirect tactics
We've been battling these ads ourselves (as documented here, here, here, and so on), as they have often infiltrated even "safe" ad networks like Google AdSense. The latest version of Chrome for Android has been released and allows you to view your saved passwords, which is a feature previously only available on the desktop variant of the browser. (more...)
Google Pixel 2: Burn-In Display Is Not LG's Fault!
Another Pixel 2 XL user vented his frustration in a Google+ post where he claimed to notice the issue within hours of purchasing it. Now the screen goes out, if a smartphone for a long time not to use it. In some posts, Pixel 2 XL users claim that the issue was seen when powering on the handset. But then again, the heavy trust placed on LG has resulted in some major controversies happening with the Pixel 2 and it is with the burn-in screen. (more...)
Zombie Star: Scientists Say Supernova Explosion Was Star's Second Death
Such stars are expected to be much more common in the early Universe, but it's quite surprising to find them so nearby, like in the case of 14hls. Sure enough, that "ordinary" supernova wasn't so normal anymore. This star exploded over 50 years ago, survived, and somehow exploded again in 2014. An image of the supernova in 1954, compared to 1993 when it was dark . (more...)
Do you really need 280 characters? Twitter users react to increased limit
Fortunately, Rosen promises more to come: "We'll continue listening and working to make Twitter easier for everyone while making sure we keep what you love". In addition, most English tweets have 34 characters, while Japanese tweets have 15. It stopped counting polls, photos, videos and other things toward the limit. (more...)
Apple's much rumoured Augmented Reality headset gets a name, OS
So saysBloomberg, which claims that the firm is in the process of "ramping up" its plans to launch an AR device which would take on rival products from the likes of Microsoft , Facebook's Oculus and HTC. He also believes that it could have the same impact as the smartphone. "We're already seeing things that will transform the way you work, play, connect and learn", he said in a recent company call. (more...)
Apple confirms iPhone X release date in Thailand
Several of Apple's design choices for the iPhone X pushed up its price. In comparison, the 256GB version of the iPhone 8 costs $367.50 to make. It can even be known as the iPhone XS , with Apple returning to the convention that it seemingly dropped when it jumped from the iPhone 7 last year to the iPhone 8 this year. (more...)
Facebook teams up with Australian Government to fight revenge porn
Earlier this year, Facebook implemented a photo-matching tool in the United States to stop sharing of content tagged as revenge porn in the past. The "industry-first" implementation of the tool is being done in four countries. Once Facebook gets that notification, a community operations analyst will access the image and hash it to prevent future instances from being uploaded or shared. (more...)
Airtel broadband users can now carry forward unused data
Though, under some schemes it was offering up to 15-16GB of data at the same price. The refreshed Rs 499 Infinity postpaid plan comes with free Airtel secure device protection plan for smartphones against physical damage and malware. Additional benefits of Airtel Infinity planThis plan also offers unlimited local and STD calls to customers. Airtel claims it has over 2.1 million broadband subscribers in the nation, ranking it second in the list for the biggest ISP for home networks. (more...)
Snap Inc. Shares Tumble 18% on Disappointing Growth
Snap has had a tough few months. The share price dropped 14 cents this quarter, which is actually better than the 15 cents that were estimated for the quarter. Spiegel said on a call with analysts. The news led to an onslaught of extended tweets by users seeming to revel in the sudden doubling of their Twitter real estate. (more...)
OnePlus 5T To Be Launched On 16th November
Tickets for the show will be available for purchase beginning noon November 8 for $40. OnePlus fans will be able to get their hands on the OnePlus 5T on its release date of November 21 and will get their first official glimpse of it soon. (more...)
Watch Dogs will be free on PC for a limited time
Check out the best stealth games on PC . While Watch Dogs wasn't the popular smash hit Ubisoft were hoping for it did have a sequel released that released to a much more positive critical reception. The free offer kicks off later today and will run until Monday 13 November. This means that you have an entire week to claim the game as your own. Still, as one of the first wave of big titles on the PS4/Xbox One, it sold extremely well , even setting the record for the most sales ... (more...)
Nvidia launches limited edition Star Wars Titan Xp GPUs
The new Star Wars-themed Titan Xp Collector's Edition should be available for pre-order tomorrow with a price set at USA $1199.99/£1149. The Galactic Empire GPU on the other hand is clean for a more pristine look, reflecting the Empire's rich resources. (more...)
IPhone X is DxOMark's top smartphone for photos
Compared to its cousin iPhone 8 Plus, the X improves noticeably on Zoom performance, but also does better in terms of Exposure, Color, Texture, Noise and Artifacts. The cameras also support phase-detection autofocus with touch focus, Quad LED True-Tone flash and Portrait Mode with Portrait Lightening. After Google announced that Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL scored a record 98 in DxOMark - the highest ever for a smartphone - there was a lot of interest to see whether Apple could beat that ... (more...)
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This is Alex MacLean. He started East Coast Lifestyle, a clothing line, on $800.
Here's the story from Celtic Life.
The East Coast Lifestyle apparel brand has exploded in Atlantic Canada – and beyond – since inventor Alex MacLean launched the product almost four years ago.
"I was told to create an invention in a course called Venture Creation," says MacLean, 25, then a student at Acadia University in Nova Scotia. "I discovered that there was no clothing line locally, at all, in this part of the world. So why not try to brand the east coast, and make people proud of where they're from?
Seizing the opportunity to stoke local pride, MacLean borrowed a scant $800 from his father for an initial investment of 30 hoodies – adorned with a design of nautical rope and an anchor – which he sold to friends and classmates who wore them around campus. He invested the profits back into the business to produce more hoodies, which his classmates were starting to gobble up.
This is a great case study in the way that enterprise can create a social value over and above economic value. And of course the economic value would be fine. But to do something for Maritimers as Alex has. That's saying something.


Today marks the first day of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and a time for starting fresh. We don't make resolutions as we do for the secular new year, but instead, do something more important as we free ourselves of the weight of our mistakes and imperfections from the past year so that we can make that fresh start.
Yet starting fresh isn't always as easy as it sounds. For lawyers — who enjoy beating a dead horse more than most — it's tough to just let go of mistakes. Likewise, experienced lawyers who know their area of law well enough to practice with their eyes closed can find it challenging to break from the familiar and chart a new course that requires them to leave their comfort zone. But while change can be difficult, as Jobs reminds us, it's also liberating.
L'shana tova, my readers and friends. Here's to your fresh start.


Some people will just talk to you about their successes and not even hear what you have to say. They're looking for validation.
You should hide sometime in your life. Get away from everyone and focus on what makes you happy and what you want to accomplish. No distractions.
It's okay to having boring days once and a while. There will come a time where you'll be so busy you'll think about those boring days and want them back.
Stop speaking about your doubts. If you do, make sure you're speaking about them in a way where you're finally walking away from them.
I grew up witnessing a beautiful and healthy marriage between my parents. If I witnessed the opposite, I wouldn't let it hold me back from hoping for a fruitful marriage. Don't be afraid.
Just because someone didn't post it on their social medias, doesn't mean it didn't happen. Some people are too quick to post their pictures. Let your experiences live. Stop forcing them onto Instagram, Facebook, etc.
Don't judge others. It's very simple to say, but if you really think about it, we were all raised differently and are experiencing life differently. We don't look at life the same.
There are prayers I say where I just thank God for giving me the ability to walk and run. He has given us too much mercy.
Someone might not like themselves as much as you don't like them.
If you can't tell people how you really feel, then what's the point of talking?


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The Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires, formerly known as the Star Mazda Championship, is an open-wheel racecar driver development series in North America. Competitors use spec Formula Mazda race cars built by Star Race Cars. The original series, using first-generation tube-frame cars started in the early 1990s, with the current, high-tech, carbon-fiber car released in 2004. The series has historically included road courses, street courses, and ovals.
The Pro Mazda Championship presented by Cooper Tires, formerly known as the Star Mazda Championship, is an open-wheel racecar driver development series in North America. Competitors use spec Formula Mazda race cars built by Star Race Cars. The original series, using first-generation tube-frame cars started in the early 1990s, with the current, high-tech, carbon-fiber car released in 2004. The series has historically included road courses, street courses, and ovals. is creative inspiration for us.
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Apple's fifth-generation iPad and second-generation iPad mini may receive a significantly improved camera, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
The current iPad and iPad mini both come equipped with a 5-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.4 aperture, which could be upgraded to an 8-megapixel camera with a larger aperture, similar to the camera included in the iPhone 5s.
Though Apple has historically placed less emphasis on its tablet cameras compared to its iPhone cameras, the iPad camera is due for an upgrade. The fourth-generation iPad and the iPad mini both use the same 5-megapixel camera that was introduced with the third-generation iPad back in March of 2012.
If the new iPads receive a camera that is similar to the camera in the iPhone 5s, it will allow the tablets to capture higher quality low-light pictures. It is likely that Apple will include some of the same camera features as well, introducing Slo-Mo video, for example, which allows the capture of 120fps slow motion video.
A notable exception will be the True Tone flash that was included with the iPhone 5s, as the iPad and the iPad mini do not come equipped with flash capabilities, and it is not clear whether the improved iPad cameras will also utilize the larger sensor that debuted in the iPhone 5s.
Both the fifth-generation iPad and the second-generation iPad mini are expected to be released before the end of the year, though recent reports have suggested that supplies of the iPad mini 2 will be severely constrained. The iPad mini will ship with a Retina display, while the fifth-generation iPad will take on a slimmer mini-style design.
anyone who does not understand iPad photography?
I only use iPad for taking pics and video and use nothing else.
I hate to use iphone and my reg camera for photos. iPad is my only choice.
only uses iPad for photo's.
posts, are you just all writing what you think is expected from others?
Lovely. Enabling more jerkfaces to block everyone's view by holding their iPad up to take a picture.
Ive had 4 iPads with cameras now and still never taken a single picture with one. The most pointless part of the iPad, I wrote an article before the iPad 2 on why I couldn't understand why anyone wanted a camera on the rear of the iPad and I maintain the same stance two years on!
Man, the cameras are always so wasted on my iPads, it's a shame.
I think a higher-resolution screen is more important for iPad Mini that an upgraded camera.
I once saw this toolbag* at Fenway Park taking pictures of his family with not one, but two iPads. Of course, he was a Yankee's fan.
*Photo of toolbag taken with my iPad 4.
It was absolutely ridiculous walking through the Vatican and seeing people walk around holding iPads above their heads.
Maybe it was an homage to Moses, the original tablet user.
The front camera seems so much more valuable on an iPad. The Facetime experience on an iPad vs. an iPhone is night and day. I wish they would push the front facing camera on that device as much as they do the rear.
If "I" buy a product with a feature "I" don't want or "I" won't use, then that feature should be removed, so that "YOU" a different person with different needs/wants/requirements don't have the option either?
Is this sort of idiot post that makes me crazy on here.
This "I don't want it so that feature should not be there" mentality.
Hey, not everyone is "YOU" ok ?
I use that camera to "scan" documents every now and then with my ipad. It replaced my scanner. So I think there is a point of improving it.


Kick off your heels and enjoy barefoot comfort when you pull on these cruiser shoes from Ariat. These shoes have full-grain leather suede construction with a slip-on silhouette that allow for easy on/off access. The EVA midsole provides a responsive cushioning for ultimate comfort. Feel like you're walking on a cloud every time you pull on these shoes from Ariat.


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Silverback Gorilla Size
Silverback Gorilla Size report
Gorillas are the largest and strongest primates on earth and belong to protected wild animals, mainly distributed in Africa. Gorillas are gregarious animals, each led by an adult male gorilla, and are highly territorial, using force to defend their territory if other species invade.
The gorilla is called the "silverback" because some males have white hair on their backs. Gorilla species are sexually dimorphic, meaning there is a significant difference in size between adult males and females. Sexual dimorphism is a key piece of gorilla information that helps you understand why only some become silverbacks.
Only male gorillas become a silverback. Male gorillas are considered mature adults at eight years old, although they are not yet fully grown. Male gorillas become silverbacks around 13 years old when the hair across their shoulders and down their back becomes grayish or white. This article focus on the size of silverback gorillas.
Silverback Gorilla Basics
The gorillas are the largest apes. Gorilla size differs from a silverback and a female gorilla. Male gorillas are much larger than females. Males have larger heads than females due to a crest or ridge on their skull. A silverback gorilla usually has a broad chest about 1.9 meters wide, long and muscular arms, and wide feet and hands. The arms of silverback gorillas are longer than their legs. They have long black hair, which keeps them warm in their cold environment.
Adult females weigh about 200 pounds and average around 4 feet tall.
Male gorillas are much larger than females, weighing about 400 pounds and growing to 6 feet tall, with an arm span of 2.6 meters.
Gorillas have two habitats, east, and west. Western lowland gorillas live mainly in the tropical rain forests of the lowlands of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Eastern mountain gorillas live mainly in the Virunga and Bwindi mountains on the border between the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and Rwanda.
Gorillas have the longest gestation period besides humans among the primates, reaching 255 days. The interval between productions is typically three to four years. Newborns weigh about 2 kilograms but grow faster than human babies, and cubs typically live with their mothers for three to four years. Females are sexually mature at 8 to 12 years old, and males are 9 to 13 years old. The average lifespan of gorillas is 30 to 50 years.
Gorillas are a primate closely related to humans and related to orangutans, chimpanzees, and bonobos. The term "silverback gorilla" usually refers to the dominant male gorillas of each troop because of the grey fur on their backs. Females of the same species do not have this distinct color pattern. All gorilla subspecies are listed on the IUCN Red List. There are only 100,000 to 150,000 wild gorillas globally due to the rampant killing of illegal hunters. The most threatened is the mountain gorilla, whose number is estimated to be only 400 to 700.


Whether you are trying to get retweets, likes, follows, claps, or whatever it may be, the best way to get attention is to tell your organization's story. This includes past, present and future. It includes all of your stakeholders and your culture. It is what makes your organization unique.
Not all of your posts need to be storytelling posts- but the ones that are and that are well done will be the ones that convert people to want to be part of your story. The storytelling posts will be what creates trust, credibility, and a relationship between your organization and individuals online.
Part of your story is how your organization got to this point. This is a near-epic tale that can be filled with emotion, drama, obstacles, and a clear path. Let your story be vulnerable and share multiple perspectives, if you can. Everyone loves an origin story! Tell yours with gusto.
This is the aspect most organizations enjoy the most. This is the sharing of your vision- the perfect world you are striving for. Share with your readers where you are trying to go and how you are getting there.
Being able to articulate the "we" and invite other social media users to picture themselves as part of the "we" is how you start to build up relationships and engaged supporters. In your storytelling, there should be a description of "we" and an invitation to join. Using inclusive language helps viewers/followers rally behind you and start to join in the conversation.
The "us" happens when the people that started to become engaged as part of the "we" starts acting in line with the organization and starts to envision themselves as part of the bigger picture. The "we" and "us" are closely aligned, but the difference is that in the "us," your supporters take on a more active role. Whether that means inviting others to participate in your mission, volunteering or donating, the "us" moves followers from passive support to real action.
I personally hate the adage "a picture is worth a thousand words," but in this case it happens to be true. When telling your story on social media, you are almost guaranteed to gain more traction with the use of pictures and/videos. We are inherently visual creatures, and our feeds tend to be pretty jam packed with others vying for our attention. Pictures and videos tend to make us stop and pay more attention- giving you the chance to engage us with your story.
Go out and tell your story on social media! Make friends, gain followers, and change the world. Use this article to help shape your stories and hone your skills.


Thailand's election results were due Monday, with the junta appearing poised to hold on to power in a vote that saw its main rival diminished but vaulted a new pro-democracy force into the kingdom's politics.
Sunday's poll — seen as a referendum on the military — was the first since a 2014 coup, and was held under new rules written by the junta to ease its transformation into a civilian government.
Despite that, analysts had not expected the army-linked Phalang Pracharat party to win the popular vote, given mounting anger at junta rule and the enduring popularity of Pheu Thai — the party of ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
But Thai politics is unpredictable, and as preliminary results trickled in Sunday, Phalang Pracharat — with coup leader Prayut Chan-O-Cha as its candidate for prime minister — clung to the lead, racking up more than 7.6 million votes with 93 percent of ballots tallied.
The Election Commission unexpectedly postponed the release of fuller results until Monday afternoon, including the number of lower house seats won by each party.
But questions quickly began to percolate on social media over an election that saw a massive 1.9 million ballots invalidated, setting the stage for disputes.
Turnout was a tepid 64 percent, much lower than forecasts.
Election night was full of surprises, with the new, youth-focused Future Forward party led by telegenic billionaire Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit taking more than five million votes, which could make it Thailand's third-biggest party.


VeriFone has been selected by Hang Seng Bank of Hong Kong to provide contactless payment solutions in support of the enJoy Card roll out. The Hang Seng enJoy Card is a co-branded credit card with retailer Jardine Matheson and the first credit card in Hong Kong to use the Visa payWave contactless payment technology, enabling cardholders to make fast and secure payments.
VeriFone will supply the EMV-certified QX110 contactless reader and NURIT payment systems for use at merchant sites in the Jardine Matheson Group. There are also several other merchants participating in the co-branded card.


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The dos and don'ts of being a freelance sportswriter
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There's nothing better for sports fans who want to work remotely than working as a sportswriter. Sportswriters are in high demand, but there is a lot of competition since sports writing is a popular niche for freelance writers.
To stand out, you'll need to understand the dos and don'ts of making it as a sportswriter.
5 dos for freelance sportswriters
If you want to become a successful freelance writer in the world of sports, your best course of action is to do the following:
Do: Stay informed
Almost everyone has opinions about sports. So if you want to succeed as a sportswriter, your readers need a reason to take you seriously. It's crucial to stay up-to-date on everything that's happening with the sports you want to write about, so readers begin to see you as an expert.
To help, tune into ESPN and sports podcasts regularly. Look for sports newsletters that deliver important headlines straight to your inbox (almost every major sports broadcaster has one).
And, of course, never miss a game!
Do: Figure out your voice
It's essential to establish a consistent voice for your sports content. There's no one "right" voice for sports writing, so go with what feels most authentic to you.
Are you passionate? Snarky? Funny? Factual? What do you like (or not like) about some famous sportswriters?
While you're working on it, here are some sports journalists you can look to for inspiration:
Tony Massarotti has been working as a sportswriter since 1989, focusing on the Boston Red Sox for most of his career.
Dana Jacobson is a news and sports correspondent for CBS.
Buster Olney is a senior writer for ESPN The Magazine and a longtime baseball reporter.
But don't try to copy their styles. Instead, craft one of your own that your readers can grow to love.
Do: Establish a social media presence
Sports fans love using social media to keep up with the chatter around their favorite teams and players. Having a solid social media presence is a great way to build a fanbase, scope out potential jobs in the sports industry, and stay relevant.
Here are some Twitter accounts to check out to see what current sports writing professionals are doing:
Gregg Bell is a Seattle Seahawks beat writer who previously worked as a sportswriter for the Associated Press.
Lindsay Cizarniak is a FOX NFL and FOX NASCAR reporter, and was an ESPN SportsCenter anchor from 2011 to 2017.
Adam Schefter is an ESPN Senior NFL Insider with more than 8 million Twitter followers.
And here are some Instagram accounts for inspiration:
Taylor Rooks is a sports journalist and broadcaster who currently appears on Bleacher Report and Turner Sports
Jeff Darlington is an ESPN reporter known for high-level interviews with NFL stars.
Do: Establish a relationship with sports professionals
One of the best things you can do for your career as a sportswriter is to establish a relationship with the athletes and sports workers you write about. Any ties you build today could become an inside source later on.
If this seems overwhelming, start small. See if you can meet someone who works for a smaller local team, or even just tweet a question at them on Twitter. Slowly keep working on the relationship over time.
Do: Maintain a broad sports knowledge
Even if you only want to write about one sport, being knowledgeable about other sports is always a good idea. There are so many similarities between different sports, and if you can compare the game-winning goal in a recent soccer game to a touchdown in last year's Super Bowl, you'll be that much better of a writer.
Plus, many sports journalists change their focus at least once in their career. A great opportunity for sports writing may present itself to you in the future, but if it's for a game you don't know much about, you'll be passed up.
4 don'ts for freelance sportswriters
Let's go over some mistakes that could jeopardize your sports writing career.
Don't: Pick fights with certain teams
Being vocal about disliking a particular team is a dangerous move for several reasons. You risk alienating a whole group of fans who may otherwise enjoy your writing.
Plus, sports teams trade players all the time. What happens when a player for your least favorite team moves to one you like?
It may be tempting to fill your sports writing with trash talk, but the negative energy becomes exhausting to your readers if you only have bad things to say. They'll look for sportswriters who leave them in a better mood.
If you're covering a game that didn't go so well or a player who had a bad day, keep your writing objective and avoid name-calling and other outright mean behavior.
Don't: Report false information
When we're building a name for ourselves, we want nothing more than to gain our own audience. Maybe that article you wrote on what seemed like good information was actually based on an unverified rumor. Or perhaps you're staying up late to finish a piece about a big game, and you're too tired to double-check what the score was at half-time, so you accidentally list the wrong numbers.
There's nothing sports fans dislike more than being fed false information about their favorite player or team. This is a quick way to lose credibility and followers.
Make sure you carefully fact-check everything you write, and never makeup lies or stretch the truth for any reason.
Don't: Overreact
Having a dramatic, overly-emotional take on a game or a particular play may garner attention, but think carefully before you do this. Is that really the type of attention you want?
If you consistently write about how every lost game is the "worst game ever," or the goalie who let one ball slip through her hands should be "fired immediately," people begin to assume that you don't have a very nuanced understanding of sports. Then they'll probably stick to writers with a more balanced viewpoint.
Don't: Use poor writing or boring headlines
Sports fans love action, entertainment, and edge-of-your-seat excitement. They want to dwell on those feelings by reading about sports long after the game is over.
If your writing is dry and dull, people won't want to read it—no matter how accurate it is. If you know everything about sports but struggle with spelling and grammar, you'll need to brush up on your writing skills to convey your thoughts effectively.
Also, if you have a great article with a boring headline, it may not be enticing enough to get people to click. Take time to experiment with your headlines to improve them.
Become a better freelance sportswriter
Freelance sports writing is a thrilling way for any sports fan to make money online, although it's a job like any other with its ups and downs. As Sports Illustrated reporter Dan Jenkins once said, "A sportswriter's life means never sitting with your wife or family at the games. Still working after everyone has gone to the party..."
But though there are hard times, it's a rewarding career choice. To get even better at your craft, keep this list of dos and don'ts in mind. Then you'll be prepared to compete with even the best sportswriters.
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Q: Unable to send data from C# to Java (Android) program I am trying to send data from a C#.NET (Windows Application) program to a Java (Android App) program and vice versa, via TCP connection through Wifi. Till now I am success to send data from Java to C#, but unable to do so from C# to Java.
Following is the Java code, I used to create a connection and receive data:
ServerSocket serverSocket = null;
DataInputStream socketInputStream;
while (true) {
        try {
            String localIPAddr = getLocalIPAddress();
            InetSocketAddress ipEndPoint = new InetSocketAddress(
                    InetAddress.getByName(localIPAddr), 8222);
            serverSocket = new ServerSocket();
            serverSocket.bind(ipEndPoint, 4);
            workerSocket = serverSocket.accept();

            socketInputStream = new DataInputStream(
                    workerSocket.getInputStream());
            inputText.setText(socketInputStream.readUTF());
        } catch (Exception ex) {
            throw ex;
        }
    }

Here getLocalIPAddress() method returns the IP Address of the Android Device.
Following is the C# code in Windows Application to connect to the Android's IP Address (192.168.1.6) and send data to it:
Socket clientSocket = new Socket(AddressFamily.InterNetwork, SocketType.Stream, ProtocolType.Tcp);
void button1_Click(object sender, EventArgs e)
        {
            try
            {
                if (!clientSocket.Connected)
                    clientSocket.Connect(IPAddress.Parse("192.168.1.6"), 8222);
                clientSocket.Send(Encoding.UTF8.GetBytes(txtInput.Text));
            }
            catch (Exception ex)
            {
                throw ex;
            }
        }

Well, client (C#) is failing to connect to the server (Java) That means data is not leaving from client. But it will, if it get connected. Please tell me what am I missing and where am I mistaken. :)

A: After you have launched your android app and it is connected to the wifi, did you try to do a ping to the ip where the application is launched.
ping 192.168.1.6

If the IP is accessible from the workstation where C# app is running, try to perform a telnet on the IP and Port of the android ip, to see whether it works or not.
telnet 192.168.1.6 8222

If either of the two steps fail then could be a problem in the wifi network. As i have noticed many times the firewall of the routers filters out all the ports except 8080 and 80. So you would need to open the ports on the router.

A: Did you try to do this?
Runnable showmessage = new Runnable() {
        public void run() {
               myTextView.setText(membervariabletext);
        }
};

and from your thread, after the readUTF(), call
runOnUiThread(showmessage);

Found this here

A: Well, I have solved this myself, but of course Dilberted has helped me a little bit. I thank him for what he has provided. :)
Check out the solved Java code below:
ServerSocket serverSocket = null;
Socket workerSocket;
DataInputStream socketInputStream;
try {
    if (serverSocket == null) {
        // No need to get local IP address and to bind InetSocketAddress.
        // Following single line make it very simple.
        serverSocket = new ServerSocket(8222, 4);
        workerSocket = serverSocket.accept();
    }
    // When data are accepted socketInputStream will be invoked.
    socketInputStream = new DataInputStream(
                workerSocket.getInputStream());

    /* Since data are accepted as byte, all of them will be collected in the
    following byte array which initialised with accepted data length. */
    byte[] rvdMsgByte = new byte[socketInputStream.available()];

    // Collecting data into byte array
    for (int i = 0; i < rvdMsgByte.length; i++)
        rvdMsgByte[i] = socketInputStream.readByte();

    // Converting collected data in byte array into String.
    String rvdMsgTxt = new String(rvdMsgByte);

    // Setting String to the text view.
    receivedMsg.setText(rvdMsgTxt);
} catch (Exception ex) {
    throw ex;
}

Note that a separate thread is to be used to run this code in background.


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Q: Angular HttpParams is there a way to add square brackets to serialized query params when generating query params with the same key? When querying my api with multiple query params of the same key but multiple values it is not interpreting the request properly unless square brackets are added to each key. Let me give you an example:
    let params = new HttpParams();

    params = params.append('color', 'blue');
    params = params.append('color', 'red');

    console.log(params.toString()) // color=blue&color=red
    // Would prefer color[]=blue&color[]=red

Is there any way to produce this functionality?

A: I am using Angular 14 and all methods i've tried to get ?param[]=1&param[]=2 in the query string, using HTTPParams() have failed
This hack is the only solution that works for me:
const searchRegExp = /%5B%5D/gi;
const replaceWith = '[]';
const queryStringDecoded = params.toString().replace(searchRegExp, replaceWith);

And then append the string to the URL
I hope Angular fixes the issue as Symfony PHP framework supports square bracket URL params

A: I solved this by writing my own interceptor and generating the query string with another library. Please see below:
Install this library:
$ npm i query-string --save

Add this interceptor:
import {
  HttpEvent,
  HttpHandler,
  HttpInterceptor,
  HttpParams,
  HttpRequest,
} from '@angular/common/http';
import { Observable } from 'rxjs';
import * as querystring from 'query-string';

@Injectable()
export class QueryParamInterceptor implements HttpInterceptor {

  constructor() {}

  intercept(request: HttpRequest<any>, next: HttpHandler): Observable<HttpEvent<any>> {

    if (!request.params.keys().length || request.method !== 'GET') {
      return next.handle(request);
    }

    let { params } = request;

    let queryParams = this.createQueryParams(params);

    let queryString = querystring.stringify(queryParams, { arrayFormat: 'bracket' });

    let urlWithParams = request.urlWithParams.replace(request.params.toString(), queryString);

    request = request.clone({
      url: urlWithParams,
      params: new HttpParams(),
    });

    return next.handle(request);
  }

  private createQueryParams(params: HttpParams): { [key: string]: string } {
    let queryParams = {};

    for (let key of params.keys()) {
      let values = params.getAll(key);

      if (!values) {
        continue;
      }

      if (values.length === 1) {
        queryParams[key] = values[0];

        continue;
      }

      queryParams[key] = values;
    }

    return queryParams;
  }
}

A: You can override angulars' HttpParameterCodec not to encode the square brackets:
export class MyCustomHttpUrlEncodingCodec extends HttpUrlEncodingCodec {
    encodeKey(k: string): string {
        return super.encodeKey(k)
            .replace(new RegExp("%5B", "g"), "[")
            .replace(new RegExp("%5D", "g"), "]");
    }
}

I described my solution a bit more detailed here: http://www.moritz-benzenhoefer.com/angular-http-requests-use-square-brackets-in-httpparams-as-parameter-key-name/


December 2017 was One of the Greatest Month for Comic Books! Dark Nights Metal Continues to Stun Fans! And the Popular Doomsday Clock Comic Continues the Search for Dr.Manhattan!
In December 2017 comic book readers were treated to several new comics, thrills and action in ongoing comic books and tons of reading material (Graphic Novels, Magazines and Manga's). DC Comics, Marvel Comics, Image, IDW, Dark Horse, Aftershock, Titan and many more comic book publishers supplied readers with the best in comics for December 2017.
DC Comic's Doomsday Clock and Dark Nights Metal were the top two selling comic books in December 2017. Doomsday Clock had Ozymandias and Rorschach seeking two of the smartest people in the world, Batman and Lex Luther to aid in their search for Dr, Manhattan! And over in Metal, the Justice League remains scattered, broken and forced to face their worst fears!
Marvel Comic's Phoenix Resurrection: The Return of Jean Grey #1 and Amazing Spider-Man/Venom: Venom Inc. Alpha #1 were the top sellers for the dynamic publishers. Marvel Comics also introduced fans to X-Men Grand Design # 1 of 2, this all-new comic book will supply fans with a complete narrative of the most important moments in mutant history, celebrating the X-Men's past, present and future! This is a must have comic book for X-Men fans everywhere!
Image Comics and Robert Kirkham rocked the month of December 2017 as his comic book, Walking Dead # 174 jumped up the best-selling charts right into 12th place following Marvel's Star Wars series. The sad, sorry, solitary life of Negan is a not to be missed issue of The Walking Dead! Pick up your copy of #174 today!
The Top Non-Premier Comics for December 2017 included Valiant Entertainments, Quantum & Woody and Dynamite's Shadow Batman were the top two best-sellers of the month. Rocko's Modern Life topped charts for the all-ages comic book fans and Rick & Morty fans enjoyed a top-ten finish with issue #33, the fourth top-selling comic book in December as well.
December 2017 offered comic book readers many choices in comics to choose from; superhero to video games all genres were covered! Fans looking for comic books published in December of 2017 look no further, White Dragon Comics has one of the largest selection of comics from December! Take your time and find that comic book you've been looking for!


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People give up on their New Year's resolutions by this day
New research conducted by OnePoll on behalf of N!CK'S reveals the percentage of people who've never fully achieved a New Year's resolution (Photo by Jonathan Borba on Unsplash).
Two-thirds of Americans have never successfully completed a New Year's resolution, according to new research.
A survey of 2,000 adults revealed that of those who've previously set resolutions, 68% have never fully achieved one.
However, respondents are feeling optimistic this year — three-quarters have set resolutions for 2022, and 36% of those believe they'll achieve all of their goals.
Thirty-five percent of resolution-setting respondents believe they'll achieve some of their goals, while just 4% don't think they'll be successful with any.
Commissioned by N!CK'S healthy snacks and conducted by OnePoll, the survey looked at when Americans start hitting a "resolution cliff" — the date they start slacking on their New Year's resolutions.
For those who don't expect to hit all of their targets, the average respondent said they'd start falling behind before the end of the month, specifically by Jan. 29.
And for those respondents, Feb. 4 is when they expect to give up entirely on most of their 2022 goals.
Why is it so difficult to stick to a resolution? For those who don't expect to complete all their aims for the year, the top reason is that they tried to give up something they enjoy (42%).
That was followed by being overly ambitious (42%) and not having a good support system to cheer them on (38%).
Respondents also expect to struggle with their 2022 resolutions because they lack motivation (37%) and set too many goals for themselves (37%).
"Once Jan. 1 comes around, people start passing on snacks, holding off on sweets, and limiting themselves all in the name of self-improvement," said N!CK'S CEO Carlos Altschul. "But setting resolutions that restrict you from the things you love prove hard to follow. This is made clear by the nearly half of respondents who shared that their top obstacle in completing resolutions was that they tried to give up something they enjoy."
The results found resolutions have taken a slightly different tone this year, as 75% of respondents said the ongoing pandemic has made them less concerned about fulfilling the "typical" New Year's resolutions.
And in the wake of the pandemic, 69% said they're less focused on making significant lifestyle changes and more on their happiness.
With that in mind, 74% of respondents hope to make lasting, positive changes in 2022.
And 79% want to make changes for 2022 that are both good for their health and happiness.
"Instead of giving up what you love this year, N!CK'S suggests making positive changes that don't come with a sacrifice, especially when it comes to eating healthy," continued Altschul. "There are many options now for enjoying indulgent treats, without the sugar and calories. The new year should be a time of optimism, hope and happiness — and that includes saying yes to the snacks and treats you love. Yes to seconds and thirds. And yes to a healthy lifestyle."
WHAT OBSTACLES HAVE HELD RESPONDENTS BACK FROM COMPLETING THEIR RESOLUTIONS?
Tried to give up something they enjoy — 42%
Their goals were too large/ambitious — 42%
They don't have a good support network for achieving their resolution — 38%
They don't have the motivation to stick to a resolution — 37%
They set too many goals for myself — 37%
Their resolution was expensive — 36%
Other things took priority — 34%
Not enough time for my resolution — 33%
RESPONDENTS' TOP ANTI-RESOLUTIONS
Stop procrastinating — 47%
Stop spending as much time on social media — 42%
Stop making excuses — 42%
Stop drinking or cut back on alcohol — 37%
Stop saying "yes" to everyone — 37%
Stop limiting things I enjoy — 36%
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A young UNILAG doctor Dr. Urueye Stephen aka Sarutobi, a House Officer at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, has died 24 hours after graduating. Urueye was said to be walking along Idi-Araba road when he was accosted, robbed and stabbed.
You know 'noisemakers' like us like to protest. But you don't want to protest because you don't want to die.
Events have shown us that you don't have to partake in any protest before you die in Nigeria. Just be a Nigerian!


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Part 8 Planning - Proposed Celbridge Civic Amenity & Waste Transfer Facility
Proposed Celbridge Civic Amenity & Waste Transfer Facility
at Kilmacredock Upper and Castletown, Celbridge.
Kildare County Council Part 8 Development
Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended)
Planning & Development Regulations Act 2001 (as amended)
In accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001 (as amended), Kildare County Council hereby gives notice of proposals pertaining to development as follows:
A proposed Civic Amenity and Waste Transfer Facility on site at Kilmacredock Upper & Castletown, Celbridge, Co. Kildare for mixed household municipal waste streams, with a maximum capacity of 7,500 tonnes per annum, and comprising the following buildings:
(i) A single storey (166.83 metres squared) Administration/ Staff Building
(ii) A single storey (33 metres squared) Pay Station Building
(iii) A single storey (11 metres squared) Weighbridge Building
(iv) A single storey (57.64 metres squared) Household Hazardous Waste Storage Building
Additional works required to support the facility include internal roads and set down areas, a site wastewater treatment plant, material handling areas, staff and visitor parking, moveable waste skips, CCTV and public lighting and landscape works (including retaining walls), in addition to all necessary services and utility provision and associated site works.
The proposed development includes modifications to the R449 regional road adjacent to the proposed site entrance including a right-hand turning lane and associated road infrastructure signage, and modifications and widening to the existing site entrance, footpaths, cyclepaths and landscaping.
The Council as the Competent Authority has concluded that the proposed project, individually, and in combination with other plans and projects, is not one which requires an Appropriate Assessment (AA) or Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and is not likely to have a significant effect on the environment.
Plans and particulars of the proposed scheme will be available for inspection or purchase at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy from Monday, 10 June, 2019 to Tuesday, 9 July, 2019 during public opening hours at the following locations:
Kildare County Council (Level 2 Exhibition Area), Aras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare and
Celbridge Library, St. Patrick's Park, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, W23 VA47.
Plans and particulars of the proposed development will also be available to view during the period noted above on Kildare County Council's website at
http://kildare.ie/countycouncil/PublicConsultations-Part8Schemes/Environment/index.html
Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development and dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the development would be situated, may be made, in writing, to Liam Dunne, Senior Executive Officer, Environment Department, at the address below before 12 noon on Thursday, 25 July, 2019, or by email to environ@kildarecoco.ie.
All submissions and observations should be headed: 'Part 8 Civic Amenity and Waste Transfer Facility at Celbridge, Co. Kildare – KCC Ref. P82019.11'.
All comments, including names and addresses of those making comments, submitted to the Council in regard to this scheme will form part of the statutorily required report to be presented to the monthly meeting of Celbridge Leixlip Municipal District Committee (Kildare County Council). Accordingly, they will also be included in the minutes of that meeting and may appear in the public domain.
A Public Information Evening will be hosted by the Council in Celbridge Library on Thursday, 20 June, 2019 between 5.00 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. as part of the consultation process. Telephone 045 980588/ (01) 6272207.
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What do you do when you're stressed out, fed up, feeling as if things are way out of control, and you can't do anything about it? What is really going on? Let's see, and learn some steps to find peace.
The futility of thinking you could have control over what is going on in the world.
We rail against big events in the world, terrorism, poverty, corruption, etc. as if feeling this indignation will somehow be of benefit. It's not. Our negative emotions are designed to cause us to take action, but often there isn't an action to be taken, at least not in the moment. When these strong emotions happen, stop and just observe them, allowing them to course through your system and dissipate. Only when your tense up, constrict and hold on to them does it cause negative effects on you and your body.
The constant stimulation of outside information can throw us off balance.
We are bombarded daily, even hourly, about issues and problems from every corner of the globe. Down through history that news was few and far between. Broadcasts from every type of media magnifies every large and small piece of news that will garner attention. That is, the more controversial the better. Remember that this news is a very small piece of what is out in the world, and the world is full of amazing, dynamic, and good people doing great things.
The more aware we are of how the content is affecting us, the better we will be able to make wise choices on what and how much to watch. I have friends that don't watch the news at all and they seem to know everything that is going on by moving through their work, errands and social media anyway.
There is a great way to immediately test how information coming into your senses is affecting you emotionally: drop your awareness into your body and listen. Is your stomach tightening? Do you feel pressure in your chest? Is your throat tightening? You are being affected negatively. You don't have to wait until the symptoms grow louder, such as anger rising, tears welling, or irritation burning within you to change your attention to something else. You can use this awareness to choose shows and movies as well. Of course, a little stress from a suspenseful movie is fine. Learn to tell the difference between that and the feeling of being disturbed to the point of real discomfort.
It is so easy to get caught up in telling ourselves stories of what if. What if that awful candidate wins the election? What if I fail at my job? What if my boyfriend leaves me? What if, what if…..
By catching yourself in the middle of thinking awful outcomes, after finding yourself absorbed in an imaginary future, you've just woken up to what you were doing. I call this a mini-enlightenment, because you became aware. Most people never do! That's awesome!
When you find yourself in a worried state, shift your attention to what is going on right now; mute that TV, turn the radio off, put down your device, and look around. You're sitting on a chair perhaps, or standing, or driving. Maybe you're outside. How does the air feel? What is going on in your vicinity? How does your body feel? Are there any sounds you can hear? You will immediately shift to a calmer state.
In this present moment, notice, all is well. All that exists is in the present moment. This is where you live. You can't live in the future or the past. Only in the present.
The things you notice, the people, the events, are all noticed by you because there is something about them that you've bought into or believe in. even if it is the opposite.
Remember everyone sees themselves as the good guys.
It is still the best medicine. Laugh long and often. See the humor in our follies and foibles. Quit taking life so seriously.
Give yourself a massage as often as you can. Self massage is recommended a few times per week for most, before you shower. Take five or ten minutes to work some healthy oils like sesame, coconut, almond or other pure oil into your skin.
This means eating as clean as possible; eat refined, manmade foods sparingly and lots of fresh veggies, fruits and proteins. Learn to listen to your body when it registers almost full, and stop eating.
Take the stairs, park away from the store, walk daily, do yoga or other movement. Use your body and it will respond with lowered stress and vitality.
The crown jewel of self-care, encouraging a healthy emotional state, more clarity, better immune system, better sleep, lowering stress, blood pressure, resolving old habits, and on and on. Meditation helps you see things in a new way, enabling you to shift your perception and step away from emotional triggers that can sabotage your happiness.
As I have told people for many years, we get the politicians we deserve. By that I mean the most dominant level of consciousness, with the most energy and impact, will prevail. We will get the politicians in an answer to this energy. Whatever way it goes, it is heralding a big shift in the system, which will eventually cause a big change in the governing body. But, as far as your individual life, you may not feel much change at all. You are on your own trajectory. Be self-referred. You are captain of your own ship. The most important thing for all of us to do is be the peace we wish to see in the world, and this means not working ourselves up into a frenzy with what is going on outside, but paying attention to our own life, the peace you are creating, and working within your centers of influence to make all of our lives better.


1. DOWNLOAD CARD MAILER: Download card mailed to your address with art on card by noa-, MamaWisdom1, Martin Travers. Card includes mp3s of the audio, and bonus download of the full video/animation project.
2. INSTANT DOWNLOAD: Download the mp3s onto your computer instantly w/ cover art. You will also be given a private link to the Animation / Film storyboard, but not a downloadable version of the Visual project.
LIMITED ART VINYL, GOLD VINYL, AUDIO / ANIMATION-FILM DOWNLOAD CARD, COMIC ART JOURNAL, and ARTIST PRINTS.
The comic book / art journal released with the record, has a detailed illustration for each song concept. It is hand crafted and beautifully illustrated by OG artist- SEF. The project also premiers paintings for each song by various artists. The Download card also contains a hidden track and a downloadable visual journey, where you can actually watch the full album in animation-film format. Bonus: The Vinyl also ends in an infinite flatline which coincidentally acts as a Serato tone where djs can trigger mp3s.
MOMENT is dedicated to Teao's late grandmother Grace Wong- spiritual mother to His Holiness, the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa, Orgyen Trinley Dorje.
"Moment" is what creator- Teao Sense refers to as an "Audio Cinema" rather than a music album. He is the producer and founder of the Audiopharmacy Prescriptions collective and band. From incarnation to reincarnation, "Moment" tells the story of a human soul's journey, with each song reflecting a different stage of life. After he created the music and storyline, Teao asked his favorite visual artists to choose a song/concept and create art inspired by it. What resulted is a collection of art embodying the artists' personal expression and interpretations of these concepts. From there, Teao was given the opportunity to collaborate with Lumenscapes Illumination Media (specialists in live action full-dome film making) to present his Audio Cinema as a full dome audio/visual experience. He fused together the music, self shot videography, found footage, animation, and visual art. Now, the Audio Cinema is available on 12" vinyl, download card of the audio and visual versions, a hand made comic / art journal by SEF, and 12"x18" art prints.
SINGLE (Download): Persia & Teao Sense - "Deeper"


A proposed trail from Victoria in the south to Cape Scott at the northern tip of the Island. The route is an inland route that passes near many communities, yet retains its wilderness character, following historic routes and completed trails where they exist. Approximately 700km long, the "VISpine" is an adventure opportunity that will provide a recreational route for residents and tourists through the beautiful back country of Vancouver Island.
Consider it added to the ever growing 'to do' list!
That ties directly into this (yes that's my ugly mug), a full listing of BC long distance wilderness running records. First and fastest, male and female. Help em fill in the blanks if you know of someone who's completed one of these routes...if not then the first baggers rights are still wide open!
Here's to a summer full of back country running adventures!