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Brett Rushforth is Assistant Professor of history at the University of Oregon and Book Review Editor of the William and Mary Quarterly. He is the co-editor, with Paul Mapp, of Colonial North America and the Atlantic World: A History in Documents, and the author of Bonds of Alliance: Indigenous and Atlantic Slaveries in New France, which was awarded the Merle Curti prize in social history by the Organization of American historians. He is currently writing, with Christopher Hodson, a history of the French Atlantic world titled Discovering Empire: France and the Atlantic World from the Age of Discovery to the Age of Revolutions.


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Object 89: R Aquarii
Podcast (MP3)
Podcast release date: 09 January 2023
Right ascension: 23:43:49.5
Declination: -15:17:04
Epoch: J2000
Constellation: Aquarius
Corresponding Earth location: About 185 km northeast of the island of Saint Helena in the Atlantic Ocean
R Aquarii is a bit... complicated. It's a binary star system, but that's way too simplistic a description. A lot of science publications call it something like a symbiotic binary star system (and I'll explain what that means later), but even that doesn't convey the complete weirdness of what's going on in R Aquarii. So, bear with me as I break this down into a bunch of smaller parts.
The brighter star in the R Aquarii system looks like a very large red star that slowly varies in brightness. It is technically classified as a Mira-type variable star [1], and it is named after the brightest star in this class of stars. The star would have started out its life as a something little larger than the Sun that fused hydrogen into helium in its core, but the star's core filled up with helium a long time ago, and the star would have then gone through a series of evolutionary changes until it reached a point where its core had filled up with carbon and oxygen but where the fusion of hydrogen into helium continues in a shell around that core. Since the star does not have the mass to trigger the fusion of carbon and oxygen into heavier elements in its core, the core is relatively inert. The outer atmospheres of Mira-type variable stars are unstable and pulse, but over relatively long periods of time, and in the case of the brighter star in R Aquarii, it pulsation period lasts 387 days [1]. The star is also physically large; its radius is about 2 Astronomical Units [2, 3], or 2 times the distance from the Earth to the Sun. So, the larger star in R Aquarii would be a scientific target of interest in its own right if it were not in a binary star system.
The other star in this system is a relatively ordinary white dwarf. This is basically a star that started out like the Sun but has passed through a series of evolutionary stages up to the point where its core had become an inert sphere of carbon and oxygen and it had blown away its entire outer atmosphere, just leaving the inert but still hot core.
The distance between the two stars in R Aquarii is somewhere around 10 AU [4], which is similar to the distance from the Sun to Saturn. For Sun-like stars, that separation is large enough that the stars would just orbit each other. In R Aquarii, however, the evolved red star's outer gas layers are so extended that they can be gravitationally stripped away by the white dwarf. This type of phenomenon is called a symbiotic binary star system, and R Aquarii, which is at a distance of about 760 light years (233 pc) [5, 6], is the closest example of such a system [7]. This would be the primary reason that astronomers would study R Aquarii if nothing else was happening in this star system.
However, other things are happening in the R Aquarii star system. The gas falling into the white dwarf forms a disk that gets really hot and that produces a lot of electromagnetic radation. Additionally a lot of that gas gets so hot that, instead of falling into the white dwarf, it gets blown away from the white dwarf. Magnetic fields direct this material into two jets of gas that emerge above the poles of the white dwarf and travel for distances of 900 AU [7]. Because the white dwarf is moving around in a circle while producing these jets, the jets have a funky helical patern [4, 7]. These jets are analogous to jets seen in many other different types of astronomical objects , but because the jets in the R Aquarii star system are so close to Earth, they are easier to study in finer detail. This is another of the major reasons why astronomers spend so much time looking at R Aquarii.
And now, to quote the TV infomercial pioneer Ron Popeil, "But wait, there's more!" The stars in R Aquarii are aligned in such a way that, once during their 44 year orbits around each other, the disk of gas falling into the white dwarf eclipses the Mira-type variable star in the system [8]. Observations of these eclipses actually allow astronomers to measure the sizes of these objects. So, for example, using data from the last eclipse observed in 2020, astronomers have determined that the disk of material falling into the white dwarf has a radius of about 5 AU [8]. Since the eclipse only happened relatively recently, I suspect that a lot of astronomers are still analyzing their data and haven't published their results yet, so be on the lookout for more exciting results in the near future.
So, if I were to summarize what R Aquarii is, I would go back to what I said in the beginning. It's complicated. If I were to try to get more specific then that, then I would end up repeating this entire episode.
[1] Merrill, Paul W., The Spectrum of R Aquarii, 1919-1934, 1935, Astrophysical Journal, 81, 312
[2] Millan-Gabet, R. et al., Diameters of Mira Stars Measured Simultaneously in the J, H, and K' Near-Infrared Bands, 2005, Astrophysical Journal, 620, 961
[3] Woodruff, H. C. et al., The Keck Aperture Masking Experiment: Spectro-Interferometry of Three Mira Variables from 1.1 to 3.8 micron, 2009, Astrophysical Journal, 691, 1328
[4] Schmid, H. M. et al., SPHERE/ZIMPOL observations of the symbiotic system R Aquarii. I. Imaging of the stellar binary and the innermost jet clouds, 2017, Astronomy & Astrophysics, 602, A53
[5] Gaia Collaboration et al., The Gaia mission, 2016, Astronomy & Astrophysics, 595, A1
[6] Gaia Collaboration et al., Gaia Early Data Release 3: Summary of the contents and survey properties, 2020, arXiv e-prints, arXiv:2012.01533
[7] Melnikov, Stanislav et al., The bipolar jet of the symbiotic star R Aquarii: A study of its morphology using the high-resolution HST WFC3/UVIS camera, 2018, Astronomy & Astrophysics, 612, A77
[8] Hinkle, Kenneth H. et al., The 2020 Eclipse of R Aquarii in the Near-infrared: Mid-eclipse Observations of Disk Distress, 2022, Astrophysical Journal, 937, 98
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Different shapes of diamonds will compliment your hand in unique ways . For instance, a diamond that is mounted will make your finger appear slimmer. On the other hand, three stone rings are often better suited for shorter fingers. Not all styles will suit your hand. Therefore in Belle Glade , determine what works best for you and your partner.
Getting the right diamond rings in Belle Glade is certainly a breathtaking experience. With the right pick, both you and your partner can enjoy its brilliance and shine many years to come. When seeking diamonds, have an idea of your budget to determine the quality of diamond in your range and try on as many rings as you to ensure you know what you like. Shop wisely.
Diamonds are normally offered in a really large range of colors. Most individuals know regarding colorless diamonds and GIA's shade grading system that is utilized to categorize a diamond's body shade ... you understand D, E, F, and so on. This shade grading system is just made use of to categorize one of the most usual diamond body color of yellow nevertheless anytime a diamond is found in another color like pink, blue, green, and so on; then this ruby is described as a "" elegant ruby"".
Natural Fancy rubies could be very costly as well as sometimes a lot more expensive than a comparable size colorless ruby. A very good instance of a Fancy ruby is the infamous 45.52 carat fancy deep blue ruby, the Hope Ruby, which is on display screen in the Smithsonian Nature Museum in Washington, DC.
A shade enhanced ruby is a 100% natural ruby that has had its color transformed. And also most importantly, shade boosted rubies come in an extremely broad selection of colors at very affordable rates!
A bit of history- For lots of, several years it has actually been well recognized that a diamond's shade could be "" improved"" by placing a bit of colored substance on the surface area of a diamond and just like magic ... a diamond that had a recognizable yellowish color would certainly alter to an extra appealing near anemic ruby. Unfortunately, this kind of shade enhanced diamond could transform back to its original body color if this colored material was accidentally gotten rid of. In more recent years, the modern technology of shade enhanced rubies has gone incredibly high technology. It is now feasible to completely transform the shade of a diamond! These procedures are considered permanent since it does remain steady when exposed to everyday typical problems. The shade will certainly not discolor if exposed to sunlight or be washed off by harsh chemicals.
How is it done? The preferred outcome of any one of these therapies is to have an extra marketable ruby. A much less marketable diamond would be a diamond that has a low body color or in some cases a lower quality. The shade boosted ruby therapy business know if they start with a particular sort of diamond and also procedure it for a certain quantity of time that they ought to finish up with a certain shade however it does not always work by doing this. This is a science that does require some art in their procedures ... the only procedure that offers constant outcomes is the coating process.
The three procedures are as follows- Process # 1- HPHT Shade Improved Diamonds- High Pressure/ High Temperature Level (HPHT) treatment can boost the shade of certain sorts of brownish diamonds and also hence boost their worth. General Electric has established a process that basically is a mechanical simulation of a ruby's creation in nature. The shade enhanced ruby will certainly be warmed up to a very heat under a really high, supported stress. Faults in the crystal structure are after that repositioned leading to a modification of the diamond's color. Because the problems of HPHT are extremely just like diamond's initial formation, just a well outfitted lab will certainly be able to positively determine this sort of shade boosted ruby. HPHT wased initially utilized to turn yellow-colored diamonds into more valuable fancy tinted boosted rubies, and now it is also made use of to change some unpopular brownish diamonds right into preferred colorless tinted improved rubies.
Refine # 2- Irradiated Shade Enhanced Diamonds- OK ... do not begin getting all excited since you saw the word irradiated! This is a 100% risk-free process that is extremely comparable to just what is used to maintain food by revealing it to a stream of Gamma rays. The color boosted diamond procedure is carried out in a number of different means however the results are just the same. You start with a reduced shade (P, Q, R, etc.) 100% all-natural ruby that has actually currently been reduced and also polished, after that it is subjected to a stream of fast electrons. Throughout this part of the procedure the ruby will rely on a very dark color because some of the atoms in the diamond's crystal structure have actually currently been dislocated as well as this in turn has actually impacted the means light go through the ruby. Next the diamond goes via a regulated heating (annealing) process, this enables a few of those atoms to relocate (partially fixed) in order to get a wanted color.
Process # 3- Covered Color Improved Diamonds- The coating on sleek rubies describes a thin synthetic layer that changes the shade of the ruby. The finishing could either be of the preferred shade or could trigger a tinted interference-effect. Unfortunately in some cases this procedure is done to trick a buyer. It is a reasonably simple process to do, it has actually been around for many years (although the coatings materials are better now), as well as it does not require a great deal of expensive advanced equipment. Lately, I have actually seen some pink covered rubies on the marketplace, they are really eye-catching ... and of program you would need to purchase them recognizing that they have been coated and also follow your jewelry expert's standards about owning and looking after these shade enhanced rubies. The coating can be applied to the entire of a ruby's surface area, just all-time low of the diamond, or to a slim area near the band. A well-applied finishing could change the shade by several color quality. Some coatings can be removed with steaming in acid, solid cleansing remedies, or perhaps home chemicals. Often dots or bigger areas of purple or blue ink are painted on the ruby to help neutralize a yellow-colored color. The diamond's setting will typically cover the dots, so they are hard to see in a placed rock.
So, is a color boosted ruby right for you? Possibly ... natural fancy color rubies can be gorgeous yet they are pricey! Color improved diamonds are economical and also allow many individuals to possess a brightly tinted diamond. Ask your local jeweler if they have any kind of Fancy diamonds ... either natural or shade improved rubies. It is constantly interesting, and fun, to take a look at something various!
Under typical wear the irradiated and also HPHT color boosted diamonds will have no problems of the color fading away. The only consideration will certainly be when you have to have any kind of solution done on the piece of precious jewelry. If this kind of color improved diamond is revealed to too much amounts of warmth it could affect the shade. The jeweler will need to recognize that the diamond is a shade enhanced diamond prior to any kind of work is done and afterwards the jewelry expert will certainly have the ability to pick the most effective strategy. Color improved rubies are now additionally used as the small accent rubies around a bigger anemic ruby. There are several amazing pieces of jewelry available with small blue, yellow, black, or green shade enhanced diamonds.
Involvement rings are readily available in a selection of designs, stones, cuts and also forms. Amongst all the kinds of stones made use of in engagement rings, rubies are the most priceless and also ideal ones. Their glimmer genuinely has the capability to win a woman's heart. There is a magnificent collection of ruby interaction rings readily available out there. Some of the rings are developer developments, which are developed as per the consumer's option. They could likewise be called tailored diamond engagement rings. Some of the jewelry experts give the consumers with the ability of skilled designers to bring magic to the or else normal attributes as well as forms.
Designer diamond interaction rings are not only designed according to the selection of customer yet additionally suit their budget. These rings are economical, as as compared to the various other ruby engagement rings. The purchasers could pick their very own ring settings and also match the diamonds, to produce an unique item of precious jewelry for enjoyed ones. A lot of the designer diamond engagement rings are made in white gold, yellow gold and platinum. Apart from the setups as well as diamond choice, there are a number of other information that play an important function in developing a ring. In addition to choosing a certain layout, it is essential for the buyers to bear in mind the different combinations of styles. The width, thickness and also exact dimension of the rings are additionally vital as well as need to be taken right into factor to consider while designing a diamond engagement ring. Most of these rings take about 6 to 8 weeks to be made.
Developer diamond interaction rings are excellent options, as compared to the readymade rings quickly offered. These rings offer more complete satisfaction to the purchasers as well as are special, owing to the individual touch. They offer the purchaser to work on the layout and also choice of rock as well as personalize the creation.
Buying a diamond involvement ring is quite a worthy acquisition every guy need to be privileged adequate to make. Some that do not actually recognize way too much about precious jewelry and rubies could really feel as if they ought to just most likely to a shop and also choose a ring which looks attractive to them. Although this may do the trick, there are far better ways to picking the very best possible kind of ruby interaction ring for your loved one. The following will certainly note the top 10 tricks to getting a ruby interaction ring.
Maybe one of the finest secrets to bear in mind if you keep in mind absolutely nothing else from this listing is to search. Purchasing a ring of this type on a whim will certainly most likely not lead you to the finest offer or the most effective ruby. Therefore, take your time when looking for an involvement ring, look around and see just what is available to be acquired.
You should additionally know the truth that you are able to locate a charming ruby engagement ring with a favorable price affixed to it. This is not to say that you need to restrict your choices only to sale items yet always don't hesitate to read the sale counter when looking for an engagement ring to provide to your future fiancée. Do ensure that it is a legitimate sale as well as not one that runs all the time.
Another key when it involves getting an involvement ruby ring is that the carat dimension of the diamond is not really just what issues when all is stated and also done. Although some might assume that a larger ruby equals a better diamond this is often not the situation as cut, color and also clearness all should be taken into consideration in addition to the carat weight of the rock.
With today's innovation, you could acquire almost anything online as well as the exact same is true for ruby involvement rings. For those who like the suggestion of an online purchase, there are plenty of sites which provide ruby rings for sale as well as may provide quite a good offer as well. Just be certain to obtain paperwork mentioning real top quality of the ring. The on-line organisation must have a Thirty Days cash back guaranty without any inquiries asked.
You could also locate that if you remain in the marketplace for not just an involvement ring yet wedding event bands too, buying all of these products together can conserve you money. Certain ring developers will certainly generate engagement rings with matching wedding event bands which you could purchase as a set.
If your loved one suches as silver-tone precious jewelry yet you are incapable to pay for a platinum ruby interaction ring, take into consideration getting one made from white gold. White gold is an excellent choice as it appears like platinum but is a lot more economical.
Another trick to buying a ruby involvement ring is that several precious jewelry stores supply sales during the year. Some are vacation sales whereas others are a way for the fashion jewelry shop to get eliminate the old supply to earn room for brand-new items entering the shop.
You may also find that purchasing the diamond and also establishing different from each other could conserve you some loan. It also allows you to pick exactly the sort of ring that you desire and also be able to see it before the stone is set.
If you are looking for a ruby engagement ring with a great deal of shimmer however you are not able to afford a large carat ruby, think about acquiring a smaller sized ruby but include baguettes to the ring. This will add sparkle and luster as well as not set you back as long as a bigger diamond might cost.
For those that are looking for a precious jewelry store which will certainly provide tailored solution, you may wish to acquire the ruby involvement ring for your enjoyed one at a little fashion jewelry shop. These jewelry shops are usually run by the private proprietor that will do whatever feasible making your involvement ring shopping trip stunning.
For centuries in Belle Glade , diamond has been used as an epitome of true love. It reflects love, affection, security, trust and a life long commitment. When you gift a diamond to a woman, let it be in the form of diamond engagement ring, you need not say the rest. It will make others understand that how much serious you are for her. It will portray your love in the best possible manner.
You can find a variety of diamond engagement rings at online jewelry stores in Belle Glade . These diamond engagement rings come in many shapes and styles. It is apt to choose diamond as the stone for these engagement rings because diamond is considered beautiful and it is also the hardest of all substances present on the earth. This is primarily the reason why people consider it ominous and feel that wearing diamond can bring same kind of good luck in their lives. This has made diamond engagement ring, diamond solitaire ring, designer engagement ring, diamond engagement ring platinum, discount diamond engagement ring a pre determined gift for those involved in love.
Then there are antique diamond rings in Belle Glade . These are also called Victorian rings. The designs of these rings are just like what was prevalent in the past. These diamond rings also look well if they go with some other stones. And if you want to give something priceless and sentimental to your lover, then you can gift her ancestral ring. Ancestral ring is the ring of your family, coming down since past. This ring must have been worn by your mother and grandmother. These rings are high in sentimental value and thus are considered priceless. Bit if you do not have such a family ring, then there is nothing to be upset over. You can buy for your fiancé or your wife unique engagement rings; who knows, one day; this ring can becomes an ancestral ring for your family.
Just how Do You Know If The Diamond Is Fake Or Actual Ruby?
Involvement rings are available in a variety of layouts, rocks, cuts as well as shapes. Amongst all the kinds of rocks utilized in involvement rings, rubies are the most priceless and appropriate ones. Their sparkle truly has the capacity to win a lady's heart. There is a wonderful collection of ruby engagement rings available in the market. Some of the rings are designer developments, which are made according to the consumer's option. They can likewise be called personalized diamond involvement rings. Several of the jewelry experts give the consumers with the ability of knowledgeable developers to bring magic to the otherwise routine features and forms.
Designer ruby engagement rings are not only made inning accordance with the choice of customer but likewise suit their budget. These rings are cost effective, as as compared to the various other diamond interaction rings. The customers can pick their own ring settings and also match the diamonds, to create an unique item of fashion jewelry for liked ones. A lot of the designer ruby involvement rings are made in white gold, yellow gold as well as platinum. Apart from the setups and also diamond choice, there are a variety of other information that play an essential role in making a ring. In addition to picking a certain style, it is crucial for the purchasers to keep in mind the different combinations of styles. The width, thickness as well as precise dimension of the rings are additionally vital and also have to be taken into consideration while developing a diamond interaction ring. The majority of these rings take about 6 to 8 weeks to be made.
Developer diamond engagement rings are great choices, as compared to the readymade rings conveniently readily available. These rings supply more satisfaction to the buyers as well as are unique, owing to the personal touch. They provide the buyer to service the layout as well as selection of rock as well as personalize the production.
To start our feature on different kinds of gems, we will certainly begin with the very best and most well known gemstone of them all the diamond. The diamond is the best gemstone. It has very few weaknesses and numerous toughness. It sparkles with its amazing value as well as nostalgic worth. It is made use of in wedding celebration rings to represent limitless love or made use of as gifts/jewelry to be offered to loved ones. But the diamond is a lot greater than its eternal appeal.
The diamond derives its name from the Greek work adamas meaning irresistible. In hardness, there is no comparison. The diamond prices in the Mohs range a 10 which is the hardest material in the world. Its cutting resistance is 140 times that of the ruby and sapphire, the gemstones(Diamond) that are next in the Mohs scale in hardness. The diamond's optical buildings such as gloss as well as rigidness make it one-of-a-kind and also easily identified from various other replicas. Enjoy!
The very first tape-recorded ruby go back around 800 B.C. in India. Some believe it even dated back 6,000 years back. The diamonds were utilized as decorative objectives and likewise as amulets to prevent wicked as well as supply protection in fight. Throughout the Dark Ages, diamonds were even stated to be made use of as a clinical aid. Spiritual physicians even told individuals that if they hold a ruby in a hand and make the sign of the cross would certainly, it would treat and also illness and also heal injuries.
Diamonds became a lot more popular during the 19th century due to discovery of ruby deposits in South Africa. This exploration brings about increased supply, boosted cutting as well as polishing techniques, and also development in economy. In 1979, geologists discovered the Argyle pipe in Australia which to this day is the wealthiest ruby deposit worldwide. Argyle, ever since, alone is accountable for providing over one third of the world's diamonds annually.
Diamonds is composed of an allotrope of carbons that are created in high-pressure, high-temperature problems. Rubies are generated 90 miles under the Planet's surface at temperature levels of concerning 2200 degrees Fahrenheit. Diamonds are created deep within the earth and also at some point, over extremely extended periods of time, push their means to the earth's surface area, normally with volcanic eruptions.
The age of these rubies from below the surface area of the planet are from 1 to 3.3 billion years of ages! When rubies are developed and also start their ascent to the planet's surface, they experience networks where the lava from the volcano climbs to the surface area, grabbing diamonds along the road and eventually depositing them on the surface area, where they are at some point discovered as well as mined.
There are four distinct features that determine the value as well as quality of a diamond. These are the color, cut, quality and also carat weight. Otherwise referred to as the 4 C's of a diamond. In the following, we will certainly speak about these attributes thoroughly.
The cut a diamond is determined by the diamond's proportion such as its form, width and also deepness. The cut identifies just what is called the ruby's "luster". Even if the diamond itself has best color as well as quality, with a poor cut the diamond will have a plain luster. This is since the cut identifies how light journeys within the ruby. The Gemological Institute of The U.S.A. has also developed a quality grading system to place diamond quality. This grading system includes Remarkable (Fl), Inside Flawless (IF), Very Really Somewhat Consisted Of (VV1 or VV2), Very Somewhat Included(VS1 or VS2), Somewhat Included(SI1 or SI2), and Consisted Of(I1, I2, as well as I3). Although this system had actually been added to the ruby industry, it is not extensively utilized. This is due to the truth that it took a lot of technique as well as training to integrate it.
The cut a ruby is figured out by the diamond's percentage such as its shape, width and also depth. The cut establishes exactly what is called the ruby's "radiance". Even if the ruby itself has best color as well as clearness, with an inadequate cut the diamond will certainly have a plain sparkle. This is because the cut determines just how light trips within the diamond.
There are 3 types of cuts that can figure out the diamond's luster. These are a shallow cut, a cut that is as well deep and also excellent cut. A superficial cut is a cut of a diamond that is also low, that light taking a trip via it is lost under of the rock as well as does not come back right into sight. This cut makes a ruby show up drab and dull. A cut that is unfathomable is a cut that is expensive, that light taking a trip through it leaves via the sides as well as darkens the stone. A perfect cut is a best cut on a diamond that reflects light to the top of the stone, offering it ideal sparkle.
As specified on the last e-newsletter, a single carat weight(ct) evaluates about 200 milligrams or.2 grams. For smaller carat weight rubies that weigh less than a carat, it is shared as points (pt). Points are 1/100 of a carat weight. Carat weight of a diamond is very important due to that bigger diamonds are rarer compared to smaller ones, so generally the larger the ruby the much more expensive it is. There is no common grading system or layout that can reveal different carat weight. This is because there are so several variations of rubies fit and cut, that makes rocks of comparable weight, look different.
Considering that diamonds are one of the most important and rarest of all the gems, efforts have been made to replicate or also improve rubies using more economical options. A great deal of times, truthful mistakes have been made and also these options or various other gemstones such as spinel were sometimes puzzled with real rubies. In many cases, some deceitful people attempt to market these choices to misfortunate buyers in order to revenue. Listed below we will discuss about these alternatives as well as methods to identify them.
Synthetic rubies are diamonds that are expanded produced in a lab. The first well-known instances of diamond synthesis were asserted to be recorded between 1879 - 1928, but this was never validated. It wasn't up until the 1940's where research study started in the USA, Sweden, Soviet Union started looking into. Artificial diamonds are or else referred to as High Stress Heat (HPHT) diamonds or Chemical Vapor Down Payment (CVD) diamonds. The name of both these synthetic diamonds originates from the processes used to produce them. A few of these artificial rubies can either have better, lower or similar features than that of a diamond. Consequently, these artificial diamonds are made use of for abrasives, cutting as well as brightening devices, and also changes in power plant.
Simulants are non-diamond compounds that are used to reproduce the appearance as well as the form of a diamond. The most basic and also popular simulant is cubic zirconia (CZ). CZ at plain view can glimmer more than a ruby and it is less dense, indicating that a 1 carat CZ will certainly be a lot larger compared to a 1 carat diamond. Nowadays, a much more popular simulant is moissanite, which has all the very same attributes of a diamond. These features include hardness (Moissanite-9.25 and also diamond-10 in Mohs range), refractive index(Moissanite -2.65 and ruby -2.42) as well as dispersion (Moissanite -.104 and diamond -.044). This makes it tough to differentiate the two at simple sight and also would certainly commonly require testers to tell the difference. In the following area we will certainly go over exactly how to identify moissanites as well as various other replicas.
An old method of determining rubies is to do a scrape test. This needs scratching a ruby with an additional ruby which is harmful and also is seldom used nowadays. The very best and most dependable way to evaluate for diamonds is to use testers that make use of thermal conductivity. These testers are composed of battery powered thermistors mounted with a retractable copper tip. This tester works by injecting the heat into the checked rock and after that the tool determines the amount of heat that it conducts. However thermal conductivity testers functions best to differentiate diamonds as well as its other simulants, it will not aid differentiate laboratory developed or artificial stones. To be able to determine these, specific optical strategies are required. Laboratories use strategies such as spectroscopy, microscopy and luminescence in order to figure out a certain stones beginning. The typical person could utilize loupes as well as microscopes to distinguish artificial stones. Natural rubies typically have small flaws and also flaws such as inclusions or some kind of foreign material, which will not be found in synthetics.
Getting a diamond involvement ring is quite a worthwhile acquisition every man ought to be fortunate sufficient making. Some that do not actually understand way too much about jewelry as well as diamonds could feel as if they ought to just go to a store and also choose a ring which looks eye-catching to them. Although this may do the technique, there are better ways to picking the ideal possible sort of diamond involvement ring for your loved one. The complying with will certainly note the leading 10 tricks to purchasing a diamond engagement ring.
Possibly one of the most effective tricks to bear in mind if you remember nothing else from this list is to shop around. Buying a ring of this type on a whim will certainly probably not lead you to the very best bargain or the very best diamond. For that reason, take your time when buying an involvement ring, look around as well as see what is available to be acquired.
You ought to additionally understand that you are able to discover an exquisite diamond interaction ring with a desirable cost tag affixed to it. This is not to state that you should limit your selections only to sale things yet always really feel complimentary to browse the sale counter when browsing for an interaction ring to offer to your future fiancée. Do see to it that it is a genuine sale as well as not one that runs throughout the year.
One more secret when it comes to getting an engagement diamond ring is that the carat weight dimension of the diamond is not really what matters when all is stated and done. Although some may think that a larger diamond equals a much better diamond this is frequently not the case as cut, color and clarity all have to be taken into consideration along with the carat weight of the stone.
With today's technology, you could acquire practically anything on-line as well as the same is real for diamond interaction rings. For those who like the concept of an on-line acquisition, there are a lot of web sites which supply ruby rings available as well as may use fairly a bargain too. Just be particular to obtain documents mentioning the real quality of the ring. The on the internet service must have a 1 Month cash back guaranty without any concerns asked.
You could also locate that if you are in the market for not just an involvement ring but wedding bands also, acquiring every one of these items with each other could save you cash. Certain ring developers will certainly create involvement rings with matching wedding celebration bands which you could acquire as a set.
If your liked one suches as silver-tone precious jewelry but you are incapable to pay for a platinum diamond involvement ring, consider acquiring one made of white gold. White gold is a good option as it appears like platinum however is a lot cheaper.
Another trick to getting a diamond interaction ring is that several precious jewelry merchants use sales throughout the year. Some are vacation sales whereas others are a means for the fashion jewelry store to obtain rid of the old stock to make room for brand-new products entering into the store.
You may likewise find that purchasing the ruby and also setting separate from each other could save you some cash. It additionally permits you to select specifically the kind of ring that you desire and have the ability to see it before the stone is set.
If you are looking for a diamond involvement ring with a lot of shimmer yet you are not able to manage a huge carat weight diamond, consider buying a smaller sized diamond however include baguettes to the ring. This will add shimmer and also sparkle and not set you back as high as a bigger ruby might set you back.
For those that are searching for a fashion jewelry store which will offer individualized service, you may desire to purchase the diamond interaction ring for your liked one at a small precious jewelry shop. These precious jewelry shops are often run by the individual owner that will do everything possible to earn your engagement ring purchasing trip amazing.


In 1953 the Devon Construction Company began work on the Parkwood Covina housing development in West Covina, California which included several Palmer & Krisel-designed homes amongst several traditional mid-century style homes. This subdivision gives us a great glimpse of the early Palmer & Krisel homes and home styles, styles that were being constructed around the same time as the San Fernando Valley's well-known Alexander-built 1953 Corbin Palms tract.
This 1953 West Covina home features four bedrooms and two bathrooms in 1,488 square feet on a 7,200 square-foot lot with an asking price of $458,888. This home has been modified over the years to incorporate a more generic design style, which does not embody the modern aesthetic of the home's design origins. The front exterior of the some seems to have been modified somewhat – from a review of other similar homes in the area is appears that the small angled roofline above the entryway has been added.
Inside there's still a few Palmer & Krisel architectural hallmarks still left that haven't been updated out of the property. The signature clerestory windows are all still in place; the tongue and groove open-beamed ceilings are still intact, and the trademark fireplace is still intact (albeit original stonework has been painted over). The garage appears to be original (the garage door is not) and the room layout appears to be as originally intended.
The kitchen and bathrooms have been updated in a style that evokes the do-it-yourself stores; and like many homes there's a variety of flooring styles, mainly consisting of fake wood and several ceramic tile styles. This particular tract was not built with central air conditioning as a standard feature, and this home features added wall-mounted units with a separate built-in central wall heater.
The backyard features plenty of room and adds a slightly mod pavered patio area. There's also some low maintenance gravel, and an enter-at-your-own-risk covered patio.
While many of the cosmetics in this property don't directly compliment the modern architecture of the home, there's a great opportunity here to bring out the modern elements of this property with some minor modifications.


This paper proposes thumb impression recognition and matching system to implement an authenticated ration card. Ration card is essential for each and every family. It provides identification proof for all the individuals in the country. In this paper, we are going to design smart ration card. By swiping the smart ration card in the card reader, the commodities which we buy gets automatically registered in our account and the processor stores all the details. It also uses thumb impression of the head of the family which serves as the unique identity for each card holder. This method avoids faulty calculation and gives protection t o every individual in the country. The proposed smart ration card is being simulated using MATLAB and implemented in ARUDINO board. The goal of this idea is to propose secured smart ration card to avoid faulty calculation and fraud in the nation.
Public Distribution System (PDS) is actually an Indian foodstuff protection system . This can be recognized because of the government connected with consumer affairs, food, along with public distribution and managed jointly with state governments inside India. The traditional PDS is meant to distribute grocery products to India's citizen . The current validity as well as the allocation of the ration card is usually monitored from the state governments. Making this process computerized is usually meant to remove ones drawback of the offer technique of issuing goods based on ration card. Ones main drawback at the current system can be that the PDS have been criticised for its urban bias as well as its failure to be able to serve your weaker economic sections of a population effectively. All times users do not get the rightful entitlement regarding quantity. So in order to avoid most these types of drawbacks we are going for smart ration card which will help us to avoid corruption .
The fingerprint database of the head of the family is stored in the ration card and the dealer of the ration supplier. By the matching of both databases, the items in the ration will be supplied according to the monthly updates.
A fingerprint with the narrow sense can be the impression left by the friction ridges of the human finger. The finger print of individual is unique and remains unchanged greater than the lifetime. The finger print can be formed from an impression of a pattern connected with ridges on a finger. The probability that two finger prints are alike is about 1 in 1.9*10 15.
A finger print has several patterns. Several patterns include arch, whorl, and loop. In whor l pattern the core point is present in the middle region . In loop, the core point lies in the top region of the innermost loop. Arch is the semi -circle.
Fingerprint recognition is a method of identifying the match between the two finger prints. Matching can be done by fingerprint patterns based on ridges, arch, loop, and whorl. Matching a input visual which has a held template involves computing the current variety of the squared differences between the two feature vectors soon after discarding missing values. This distance is actually and the distance is computed. The matching score will be combined with the finger print obtained from the minutiae-based method. The finger print recognition system compares the two fingerprints, and the matching score is computed for determining successful matching of the given input finger print template.
Extracting a finger print image by using finger print scanner . Finger Print image is extracted and then that fingerprint image is compared with the template. To obtain the fingerprint image, the finger is then shifted just vertically, just horizontally, half the window size and the grid scan is completed. Therefore, it takes four scans of the image to do the linear scan .
Matching is done in two different ways, they are correlation based matching and minutiae matching. Matching help us to compare the current finger print and the template.
This is the process where two finger print images are superimposed and correlation between corresponding pixels is computed for different alignments.
Minutiae could be the small actual particulars at the image. In this technique regarding matching, minutiae are extracted via two fingerprints and stored like a set of easy steps in 2 -D planes. It consists of finding the alignment between template and also the input minutiae sets that result on the maximum amount associated with minutiae pairings.
The performance of the matching of two finger print is computed by using matching ratio.


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Q: (PHP) var_dumping an object in structured format. I need to analyze an object in my code, but when I do a var_dump (or print_r) it just prints the object out with no structure, for example:
[0]=> object(simple_html_dom_node)#2185 (9) { ["nodetype"]=> int(1) ["tag"]=> string(3) "div" ["attr"]=> array(1) { ["class"]=> string(36) "element element--collection internal" } ["children"]=> array(2) { [0]=> object(simple_html_dom_node)#2187 (

I need to see it in a more structured format so I can see what is going on, i.e.:
object(simple_html_dom_node)#2185 (9) {
    ["nodetype"]=> int(1)
    ["tag"]=> string(3) "div"
    ["attr"]=> array(1)
    {
        ["class"]=> string(36) "element element--collection internal"
    }
    ["children"]=> array(2) {
        [0]=> object(simple_html_dom_node)#2187 (9)

Does anyone know how to do this?

A: The format you want is actually how var_dump() prints the object. The problem is that you're doing it in an HTML document, and the browser reformats it.
If you put it inside a <pre> tag, the browser will leave the formatting alone. So:
echo "<pre>"; var_dump($object); echo "</pre>";

A: Try using var_export(), this function will give you a more readable structure of the object or data.

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Discover west Lake Forest, beyond the Skokie Highway. While the east, punctuated by ravine and bluff, remained blanketed by forests, out west homesteaders blazed trails, plowed fields and created a vibrant farming community by the 1830s.
Our west side has no shortage of tales to tell: tales of work and play, school and home; tales of pioneers and farmers, students and shopkeepers; tales of estates and subdivisions, corporations and annexations. These neighborhoods, schools and businesses formed an essential part of the Lake Forest whole even before they were officially within the city limits.
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Last month I wrote about how editors have explained a lack of minority journalists in newsrooms as a "pipeline problem" (i.e., editors claim they aren't hiring minorities because there aren't enough minority applicants), but how data collected from colleges and newsrooms across the country rejects this idea. The problem isn't a lack of qualified candidates; it's unequal hiring.
But there's another problem: Minority journalists are more likely to leave journalism than their white counterparts. As a PhD student interested in the future of journalism, I wanted to study this issue from a new vantage point. So in addition to looking at retention rates in newsrooms, I also requested unpublished data from the American Society of News Editors (ASNE) to review how many reporters of color a typical newsroom employs. Even with low expectations, the results were surprising.
Illustrating what many journalists of color refer to as "being the only one in the room," newspapers with a circulation of less than 50,000 typically employ 0 reporters of color in their newsrooms. While this number is frustrating for a number of reasons, I want to focus on the burden it places on reporters of color when they are hired, and how that burden may affect retention.
At the start of each new job, where I was almost invariably the only black editor on staff (unless it was a black publication—I have worked at a few), I would be heralded for my "voice" (and the implicit diversity it brought), until that voice became threatening or intimidating, or just too black.
Now consider that for the last 30 years, ASNE has estimated a retention rate for newspaper employees. In 22 of those 30 years, the retention rate for minority journalists has been lower than Caucasians. In 2015, the difference was more pronounced than ever, with 78 percent of minorities being retained compared to 86 percent of white journalists.
Combine lower retention rates with unequal hiring, and the number of minority journalists in newsrooms hovers around 13 percent. Looking specifically at newspaper reporters in the 2015 ASNE census, Black, Hispanic, Asian, and Native Americans are each under-represented compared to their portion of the population.
To understand the cause of this imbalance, we need to look at the actual number of reporters of color, not just the percentage. We can analyze what a typical newsroom looks like by using the median number of reporters.
According to the ASNE 2015 census data, newspapers with a circulation of less than 50,000 typically employ 0 reporters of color in their newsrooms, as previously mentioned. But while larger newspapers are more likely to employ journalists of color, it's important to note that out of about 1,400 daily newspapers in the US, approximately 1,250 of them have circulations less than 50,000. These smaller newspapers are often where young journalists begin their careers.
These low numbers are troubling not only because of what they illustrate about the current state of diversity, but also because of the burden they place on minority reporters when they are hired.
"One question you can ask is how many people of a particular group have to be in a room for them to speak," Page said. That is, having a woman in a room doesn't affect a whole lot if she doesn't feel comfortable speaking up. And while he has found that the presence of just one member of a minority group in a room can positively influence the rest of the group to be more cognizant of their own language and behavior, that's different from actually hearing out that person's ideas.
What Carroll and Demby both point out is that it's taxing if you are the lone dissenting voice in the room, particularly when you are forced to represent entire communities against the opinions of people who outrank you. Yet the common argument for more diverse newsrooms is improved coverage–which requires minority journalists to challenge and change the status quo.
Given this tension, a 2009 study on minority journalists is worth reviewing. The research team, led by Professor Katsuo A. Nishikawa, wanted to resolve a paradox: Why have some studies found that hiring minority journalists improves coverage of minority communities, while others have found no effect?
A lone voice, asking the pointed question, waving the red flag, might well be drowned out by a chorus of often more senior and influential White voices … diverse newsrooms have the potential to transform the stereotypical, two-dimensional portrayals of minority communities into more accurate, multi-layered depictions. A critical mass of minority journalists committed to that goal, however, is necessary to bring about that transformation.
Since the typical newsroom at a newspaper with a circulation under 50,000 does not even employ one reporter of color, we are clearly a long way from realizing that transformation. And as a result, too often the status quo wins out, with talented reporters of color leaving the field in frustration.
Alex T. Williams is a PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania. His writing has been published by the Pew Research Center, Poynter, and The Washington Post's Monkey Cage. Find him on Twitter @AlexT_Williams or on his website.


Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited, the major Shari'ah based bank of South Asia and largest private commercial bank of the country, engaged in the service for the welfare of the people through extensive branch network with state-of-the-art technology, characterised as a leading bank in the poverty eradication, recognised as the only Bank in Bangladesh among the 1000 top banks in the world, recipient of numerous prestigious awards at home and abroad for its outstanding contribution to the socio-economic advancement, excellence in good governance, Shari'ah compliance, corporate culture, employment generation and human development is looking for committed, self-driven, active, energetic and talented Bangladeshi citizens with requisite qualifications for appointment in the post of Probationary Officer.
The selected candidates shall be on probation for a period of one year with monthly consolidated pay of Tk.40,000/- only. On successful completion of probationary period as well as qualifying in the prescribed test, the candidates will be confirmed in the rank of Officer in the scale of pay Tk.24,240-1380X4-29,760-EB-1,680X6-39,840/- and other admissible allowances with total initial emoluments of Tk. 55,500/- only per month.
Minimum qualification is Masters Degree/ MBA/ MBM or equivalent with 4 years Hons. preferably in Business Administration, Finance, Finance & Banking, Banking & Insurance, Accounting, Management, Marketing, Economics, English, Mathematics, Statistics, Bank Management, International Relations, Public Administration, Physics, Applied Physics, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Botany and Zoology from any Govt. approved university. Candidates must have 1st Class/ Div. in all academic examinations with GPA of at least 4.00 out of 5.00 in SSC & HSC or equivalent examinations.
Age limit is maximum 30 years as on February 10, 2017. Original certificate of SSC/ equivalent examination shall have to be produced as the proof of age of the candidates and no affidavit to this effect shall be accepted.
Must have minimum knowledge on MS Office, MS Excel and Power Point Presentation.
Candidates in service must apply through proper channel.
Selected candidates will be required to execute a Surety Bond to serve the Bank for a minimum period of 05 (five) years.
Only short listed and valid candidates will be called to appear at the written test.
The authority reserves the right to accept or reject any application in any stage without assigning any reason whatsoever.
Admit card to be issued to the valid candidates through the undernoted website.
All correspondences will be made through e-mail/SMS.
No TA/DA will be allowed for appearing at the written test & Viva-Voce.
Eligible and interested candidates shall apply through online www.bdjobs.com/ibbl with scanned recent passport size photograph starting from January 24, 2017 latest by February 10, 2017. Postal/courier/physical submission of application will not be acceptable. Candidates must have a valid e-mail address and mobile number. The procedure for filling up the online application form will be available at the above mentioned website.
N.B. Both male & female irrespective of caste, creed and religion are eligible to apply for the post.


I'm not sure if being the life of the party has helped the ASR 9000 become the industry's leading Edge router, but its popular personality and unmatched capabilities I'll bet have helped it get an invite to the royal wedding this Friday. Or, at least be the router invited to connect the video of the wedding to the TV network for a broadcast to an estimated 2.3 billion people.
someone should have bought the royal couple this router as a gift :)…. if only i was invited!
I think you meant 6.4Tbps? No need to insult the lady.
For extra authenticity use a butler with an English accent.
And good call on using "trust" instead of "obey".
We're not sure yet what Kate will say on the big day.
btw – do you have any market research on who watches these clips and on how many have IT procurement responsibilities or influence?


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France Child abuse Catholic
French priest remanded over claims of decades of abuse
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A French priest from the southern city of Nice has been remanded in custody and placed under formal investigation on suspicion of sexually abusing minors over 35 years – in a rare move by the prosecutor's office.
The Nice prosecutor said Jean-Marc Schoepff, 61, would remain in provisional detention to ensure no pressure – either direct or indirect – could be put on any victims who had yet to come forward.
Schoepff served as chaplain at several private high schools in the southern city, including the prestigious Stanislas Institution, for more than 35 years. A judicial inquiry was opened in May by the prosecutor's office for "sexual abuse of minors by a person in a position of authority".
There are around 10 accusations against the priest, according to the prosecutor's office, with at least one of them falling outside of the statute of limitations.
Schoepff remained in contact with young boys until last year when he was suspended on orders from the prefecture after allegations of sexual abuse began emerging. The parish priest was then removed from any contact with minors but continued to celebrate mass.
Well-connected
Schoepff was friendly sevral well-to-do families in the city, including the parents of Thomas Bidart – the first victim to speak out against him. The 42-year-old filed a complaint against Schoepff in January 2017, accusing him of sexually abusing him when he was 13 years old. The alleged assault took place too long ago to be prosecuted.
Bidart had never spoken publicly of the incident, until he learned during the 2016 Christmas break that his twin brother had also been molested by the priest. He too suffered for decades in silence – and even questioned his own recollection of the events. But after hearing his twin's account, he confronted Schoepff directly. The priest confirmed that he did indeed abuse the brothers.
Following the confrontation, in a series of SMS seen by Le Monde newspaper, he said he was overcome with remorse and that all he could do was "pray; every day, every hour".
The story matches that of 41-year-old Benoît Valla, another student at the Stanislas Institution. When he was 12 or 13, he was one of Schoepff's "top 10" favourites to be invited on a skiing trip, where he was abused.
'Highly influential'
Nice Prosector Jean-Michel Prêtre said there could be many more cases of abuse and that Schoepff would remain in custody during the investigation into his 35 years of activity.
The move was welcomed by the Bidart brothers' lawyer.
"Schoepff was a highly influential figure in Nice," said Vincent Ehrenfeld. "Right after Thomas spoke out, a support group sprang up for the priest. There will be pressure."
Those who have already gone public say they aim to speak about their ordeal as much as possible, in the hope of encouraging more victims to come forward.
France, like many countries, has been hit by a series of allegations of sex abuse by priests, leading French bishops to set up an inquiry into paedophilia in the Church.
French bishops to set up paedophilia …
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'Halo Wars 2' Early Preview: Something For Everyone
By Rexly Peñaflorida published 19 October 16
Real-time strategy (RTS) games aren't my cup of tea. I prefer the slow and thoughtful process that goes with turn-based strategy games. However, I might be more inclined to play more RTS games based on my early hands-on time with Halo Wars 2. Last week, I was invited to 343 Industries in Redmond, Washington to try out the game before it launches on February 21, 2017.
Wake Up And Get Back Into The Action
Just like the original Halo Wars, Halo Wars 2 focuses on the United Nations Space Command (UNSC) ship Spirit of Fire and her crew, all of whom just woke up from a long cryosleep. Twenty-eight years after the first game and right after the events of Halo 5: Guardians, the crew discovered the Ark, the Forerunner base that manufactured the Halo rings. However, the surrounding area is plagued with a new enemy called the Banished, a faction that was created after the Covenant empire collapsed. The Banished are led by Atriox, a massive Brute who is both smart and intimidating. With the forces of the Spirit of Fire under your command, you'll have to land on the Ark and fight the Banished to stop their evil plan.
In terms of the campaign, Halo Wars veterans will be in familiar territory; most of the same mechanics are still in place. General RTS fans won't have any issues acclimating to the game, either. With your armies, you can assign units to specific groups for easy management. Some special units, such as the Spartan Jerome, have unique abilities. Specifically, Jerome can call down a healing drone that restores some health to all friendly units within a small radius. On top of commanding your troops, you'll also have to manage supply and power resources to build additional troops or provide boosts to existing units. You can also build other structures in one of the base's open slots.
Obviously, you'll have a main objective in each level, but there are also some bonus objectives available. You might have to destroy a small number of enemy structures with a specific unit, for example, or use a special unit's unique abilities ten times in a single level.
Considering my inexperience with RTS titles, it was quite a challenge to meet the bonus objectives. Most of the time, I just wanted my troops to survive until the end. In all the chaos that ensued during the campaign demo, it wasn't clear to me what I received when I finished a bonus objective. If anything, it appears to serve as an extra challenge for subsequent playthroughs.
Despite my inexperience with the genre, I found the game easy to play. After all, it was just a series of mouse clicks to move soldiers, add buildings, or make more units. The real challenge was when I had to control units in battle. Some were better suited against vehicles, but other soldiers were more effective from a distance. My army could disappear in a matter of seconds if I had the wrong matchup or moved troops too close to a enemy's range of fire.
It took me a few minutes to adjust to the combat, but I eventually reached the leader of the local Banished troops, Decimus, one of Atriox's lieutenants. Just like my special units, Decimus had a unique ability: He can call down a powerful orbital strike that kills enemies in its radius. For a few minutes, I moved troops toward Decimus when he was vulnerable and tried to get them out of harm's way when he activated his power. Most of my troops were decimated by the enemy, but I eventually wore him down and won the fight to finish the level.
Shorter, Better, Faster, Blitz-er
If you don't want to play single-player, there are a few competitive multiplayer modes available. However, that wasn't the main attraction during my visit at 343 Industries. Instead, the development team introduced a new game mode called Blitz, which is a fast-paced multiplayer or single-player game that combines basic troop management with cards. It's a strange combination, to be sure, but after a few rounds I actually found it to be my favorite part of the entire game.
You can play Blitz by yourself in the Firefight mode or compete with other human opponents in Player versus Player (PvP) gameplay. Instead of constructing a base, building units, and gathering resources, Blitz simplifies gameplay to just summoning and managing troops with a deck of cards.
Each deck has 12 cards that correspond to a unit or ability. Playing a card requires a specific amount of energy points. A basic ground unit can cost 30 points; more powerful, specialized units such as the Scarab or a devastating barrage of missiles cost between 200-300 points. Energy pods will drop in random locations on the map as the round continues. If you want more energy points, you'll need to destroy the pods.
However, your opponent can send their own units to steal the points. Winning requires you to take over the three zoned areas in the map, and the more zones you control, the more points you accrue. In PvP, the first side to reach 200 points wins. In Firefight, which is similar to the Horde mode in the Gears of War games, you have to survive and claim each zone for as long as possible to raise your high score.
For the demo, I gained additional card packs with every victory, but the final version of the game will award packs for completing daily challenges. If you don't like the challenges, you can play the campaign to earn a card pack that has some units or abilities featured in a specific level. And for anyone who doesn't like either option, you can always buy card packs with real-world money.
Each pack contains a combination of units and abilities, and some cards are restricted to a specific faction leader. At the event, I had to choose between the Banished and UNSC-themed decks that had Atriox and Captain James Cutter, respectively, as its leaders. With each leader, I was allotted three deck slots so I could make different sets for varying strategies. At launch, you can choose cards from six different leaders. After launch, the developers will release more leaders and cards in the form of downloadable content (DLC).
It doesn't take long to appreciate Blitz, because it's filled with non-stop action. You're always directing troops to take a zone or sending them to an opposing zone to fight the enemy. While your armies move, you're spending energy to summon reinforcements or powers to turn the tide in battle. There's always something to do in Blitz, and you have to act fast if you want to win.
According to Blitz project lead Oli Smith, the combination of RTS gameplay with cards was the best way for players to learn about the mode's mechanics in a short amount of time.
"Cards are fantastic for getting new players to understand complicated mechanics. Everybody understands that language of a hand of cards, playing a card and having a deck of cards. These are things that allow people to make a mental picture of stuff that is actually fairly complicated. By using that as an entry point, [where the player says] 'I don't know too much about strategy, but I do know how card games work.' Having this call and response [with cards] allowed us to have this more adaptive gameplay."
As fun as it was to take on waves of AI enemies in Firefight, the most exciting moments came during PvP. In each round, I was paired with another player, and we worked together against two other players (Blitz PvP supports up to two teams of three). Blitz required more strategy in PvP, as I shared energy points with my fellow partner. I didn't want to take all the points for myself, but at the same time, I needed a few units to stay alive in order to control one of the zones for the team.
Communication is important in these situations so you can form some sort of attack plan. Fortunately, my partner and I were seated next to each other. Together we had a "divide and conquer" plan. His large army could hold two zones, while my smaller, faster troops could run around the map and gather energy points when they became available.
Near the end of the round, we managed to win because we gathered so much energy. This allowed me to summon my most powerful card: a massive Scarab that destroyed everything in its path. Combined with another card that provided a barrage of missiles, we kicked the enemy out of their zone and reached the 200-point limit to win the round.
A Tale Of Two Studios
For the development of Halo Wars 2, 343 Industries enlisted the help of Creative Assembly, the studio behind the popular Total War strategy franchise. According to Dan Ayoub, 343 Industries' studio head for its Strategy Games Development division, the partnership was nothing short of perfect.
"Whenever we look at a partner, there's a base competency that you're looking for, that talent or expertise in the field. There's also has to be compatibility and a love of the franchise, and if it's not there, that technical excellence is not enough, because you won't see it in the quality of the work," he said. "What we realized very quickly when we started our conversations with CA [Creative Assembly] is, first of all, there's great chemistry, but there's [also] a lot of shared love for Halo and a lot of shared purpose for what we wanted to do."
For Creative Assembly executive producer David Nicholson, Halo Wars 2 wasn't just another RTS title. It would be a game that would make a significant mark in the genre.
"If 343 [is] making a game, it's going to have a fantastic story. If CA [is] making a game, it's going to be an amazing RTS. When the two come together, you're guaranteed that [the game] is going to be both of those, but it's also going to innovate."
The game will also be the first full Halotitle on PC, which adds some pressure to development. For Ayoub, it's all about keeping a balance between the console and PC versions.
"[It] gives us a really exciting opportunity to fully understand what makes an RTS fun and what controls you need," he said. "So we've tried to take the complexities and dexterity, the fine detail that you have on the PC and bring that over to [the] console, but also take some of the constraints of the console controller, meaning that you have to refine it down to the core controls and mechanics that you need and apply those to the PC so that it doesn't get diluted."
After playing the game for about five hours, I left the studio excited for the final version of the game. Depending on your interest in the Halo franchise or RTS games in general, there's a game mode for every type of player. The main campaign is for those who want to learn more about the franchise universe; the multiplayer is for those who want to sharpen their skills as an armchair general. For me, and for many others inexperienced with the RTS genre, it's Blitz all the way. It's an enjoyable and fast way to get into the game without knowledge of RTS mechanics.
The fact that it's coming to PC as well is a no-brainer. Strategy games thrive on PC, and Halo Wars 2 is sure to attract fans of the genre who are looking for a new challenge.
For most people, the Halo franchise is just made of first-person shooter titles. The first Halo Wars game broke that mold, and it garnered a loyal fan base. Halo Wars 2, then, seems to live up to fans' expectations, but it also manages to find a way to attract new players thanks to Blitz mode and its release on PC.
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jkhoward
This looks like is it could be a lot of fun. Any idea if they have a custom map editor similar to Blizzard RTS games?
RomeoReject
Excited for this, but hope it eventually ends up on something other than Windows 10...
jasonelmore
go windows 10 or go bust and keep playing the same stale lineup. i'm looking at you windows 7 holdouts! dont you want DX12?
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The Howard, Rosedale Abbey Caravan Club Site (REF : ROS)
Rosedale Abbey, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 8SA
Read the September 2016 digital magazine for cycle route directions. Photo by Jonathan Manning.
Peaceful stays
The Howard Rosedale Abbey Club Site is a most attractive, tranquil riverside location in the heart of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park, on the edge of Rosedale Abbey and north of Pickering - one of popular North Yorkshire caravan sites. This is very much 'Heartbeat' country and fans of the television show are bound to recognise locations and the atmosphere of the television programme. Farndale Valley is adjacent to the caravan site and here the famous wild daffodils can be enjoyed around Easter time; in mid-August the Rosedale show is another not-to-be-missed event.
You will find the coast is within easy driving distance of the Howard Rosedale Abbey Club Site and all the conveniences you could want are available in nearby Pickering, together with the terminus of North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway. There are also many interesting historic sites to visit in the vicinity, such as the fascinating Jurassic rock formations at National Trust Bridestones, and nearby English Heritage sites, Pickering Castle, Whitby Abbey and Helmsley Castle. For the active, there are extensive opportunities for walking and cycling in the forests close to the caravan park. A short stroll away, the village of Rosedale boasts two lovely pubs and a hotel.
Please note: this site does not have a toilet block.
The nearest cycle route to this site is Regional Route number 52, Walney to Whitby, North Sea Cycle Route.
Rosedale Abbey village has become the first village in the North Yorkshire Moors National Park to obtain 'Walkers Are Welcome' accreditation. The site is situated on the outskirts of the village in the middle of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park with lots of waymarked footpaths from the village which take you along the Dale or up onto the Moors. Nearby, Dalby Forest has over 8,000 acres of woodlands and trails for all abilities.
There is a Co-op and Lidl in Pickering, Morrisons in Malton and Tesco and Sainsbury's in Scarborough. In the local village, 5 minutes walk away, there is a farm shop with a tea room and Abbey Stores for newspapers etc, which also has tea rooms.
Castle Howard
Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, YO60 7DA
Built in the 18th century and taking over 100 years to complete, Castle Howard commands breathtaking views across sweeping countryside. In the house, visitors can discover a treasure trove of architecture and interiors, as well as world-renowned collections. The gardens provide a great place to relax; enjoy woodland walks, formal gardens and parkland.
20% off entry price
The Yorkshire Arboretum
Castle Howard, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, YO60 7BY
A glorious 120 acre garden of trees set in a stunning landscape of parkland, lakes and ponds offering woodland walks, gift shop, caf', children's activities, woodland playground, events, free weekly tours, venue hire, group visits and weddings.
Two for the price of one.
Please only use the recommended directions on this website or in your Sites Directory and Handbook for the final approach and not sat nav, as alternative roads are unsuitable roads for towing.
Use following route only: caravans are not allowed on A170 Sutton Bank. Follow caravan advisory route. Turn right off A170 (Pickering - Thirsk) in about 2.25 miles into Wrelton village (signposted Cropton, Hartoft, Rosedale); care required in 2.5 miles at Cropton village (steep gradient and humpback bridge); continue following signposts Rosedale. The site is on the left on the outskirts of Rosedale village opposite Coach House public house.
YO18 8SA
Buses go to: There is one bus a week on a Monday into Pickering
The Howard, Rosedale Abbey Caravan Club Site 102
This site is much more relaxing and much better value than the larger sites.
What a lovely site. Following a really friendly welcome, we were pitched within minutes and ready to start our short break. It felt a bit isolated, but with a couple of pubs and cafes within 100 metres of the site the sense of community was very evident. As you would expect, some fantastic walking especially as the weather was good. We really like these smaller sites with no shower blocks. They are much more relaxing and much better value than the larger sites. Let's hope we get more of these on the network soon. Have a great holiday!
jkwallis
Our first visit to The Howard
Wardens are lovely friendly people and the site is a credit to them. We found the hardstanding pitches lovely and level. We pitched on the left hand side backing onto the road and at first did not see a problem but the traffic is constant with cars and agricultural vehicles. No Wi-Fi or phone signal on site but you can get Wi-Fi at the Coachman Inn opposite the site or at Abbey tea rooms. We had the Sunday lunch at the other pub in the village £10.95 it was ok. The meal at the Coachman Inn was nicer but cost more. You cannot get a mobile phone signal unit you reach the main road to Pickering 7,5 miles or go up onto Danby Moor. The site was suited more to dog owners and walkers. No shower block but shower for the dogs Lol. You can arrive between 10-12 which is unusual and is a big problem as approach roads very narrow and site narrow, as it is built on what was an old railway station.
Caravanner from North Yorkshire
This dog friendly site is perfect for your furry friends. The new dog walk is secure so you can let your dogs off lead and there is a dog toy box. The site is well maintained the wardens are friendly and helpful. The location is stunning and peacful. The lack of a toilet block and no mobile signal takes you back to basics and thats no bad thing. The Rosedale show iin mid August is not to be missed. Plenty of walks nearby and plenty to do and see.
grahamrwbc
Just returned from a 2 night stay and hope to return soon for more! Lovely small site, right by the road so a little traffic noise but not enough to really notice and quiet at night. No toilet/shower block so no endless backwards and forwards journeys! Very clean and tidy, wardens are very friendly and helpful even allowing us to stay a couple of hours later so we could take our dog for one last little walk in the fields. Walking is endless and several maps of varying lengths are available in the information room. Excellent pub at the entrance with lovely real ale and very nice food. Nothing that I can think of that's negative, not to be missed x
Dave and Diane
Loved the site. Dogs no problem
My experience in answer to the previous post about dogs. I don't own a dog; I have nothing against dogs but don't like the bad press they bring (like the previous post). However the site over the weekend was quite busy and there were lots of dogs but I have to say the only dog that was a nuisance seemed to be in the farm house in the wood behind my pitch. All the owners apart from one took their dogs to the dog area; you couldn't call it a walk, near the bottom of the site. They were all on short leads. I couldn't fault them. A first for me was in one van. Dogs, no. Cats, no. Three chickens in a cage at the back of the MH YES. It caused a topic of conversation anyway. As for the site, it's fairly simple but kept well maintained by the two very friendly wardens. Pitches are large and very easy to get onto. The sunniest part on an evening was the pitches at the far end, especially those in the grass field. The only downside for me personally was the road noise. The road runs along the other side of the hedge and is busy and fast for a small village. As has been said the village is quite picturesque with its village green and coffee shops and general stores. Both were very nice and friendly. Of the two pubs I preferred the White Horse Inn, a short walk up the Rosedale Chimney Bank, only because it was old an homely with far reaching views over the dale. The Coaching Inn opposite the site entrance was ok also but was of modern decor but did have a good selection of draught beers which were not expensive either. There is a bus service that stops at the site but it is very poor, only running on Saturday, Sunday and Monday and then quite infrequent, however it will get you to Pickering. For me the location of the site is a winner. It is right at the centre of the Yorkshire moors so nowhere is very far to travel in any direction. You will not miss the wonderful views. I would return even putting up with the noise of the road.
harryb
Caravanner from Nottinghamshire
What a lovely site. Following a really friendly welcome, we were pitched within minutes and ready to start our short break. It felt a bit isolated, but with a ...
jkwallis reviewed on 09/09/2019
Wardens are lovely friendly people and the site is a credit to them. We found the hardstanding pitches lovely and level. We pitched on the left hand side ...
charlie25 reviewed on 26/08/2019
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Pro-Rich Lazer super PAC floods TV with $300K more in ads | Clout
The pro-Lazer super PAC is funded by John Dougherty's electricians union.
A super PAC supporting congressional candidate Rich Lazer, a former city deputy mayor, has spent $500,000 so far on TV ads.Read moreTOM GRALISH / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
by Holly Otterbein
The super PAC backing Democrat Rich Lazer for Congress is flooding the Philadelphia media market with even more ads.
The group is spending more than $300,000 to air a pro-Lazer spot on cable and broadcast TV from Monday to May 5, according to a source familiar with political ad buys in the area.
The ad zeroes in on gun control: It begins with images of Parkland shooting survivor Emma González and the March for Our Lives demonstration, and promises that Lazer will "take on Trump and the NRA," "ban assault weapons," and "expand background checks." It also touches on Lazer's age a bit, with the narrator saying Mayor Kenney called him "one of the smartest and hardest-working young people I know."
The Middle Class PAC started airing ads for Lazer last week. The first spot highlighted his time working for Kenney as the city's deputy mayor of labor as well as his support of expanded pre-K. The group spent $200,000 to run the spot, bringing the grand total of the PAC's TV ad expenditures as of now to $500,000-plus.
That's double what two other candidates in Pennsylvania's Fifth Congressional District have each forked out for TV ads so far. Former Wallingford-Swarthmore school board president Mary Gay Scanlon and ex-assistant U.S. attorney Ashley Lunkenheimer have purchased roughly $230,000 and $260,000 in advertising, per a Clout source. No other candidates in the 10-person match are on TV.
Keep in mind, though: Super PACs typically must pay more for TV ads than campaigns. And Scanlon and Lunkenheimer, who are both seen as leading candidates in the field, are expected to purchase ads for the next week in short order.
The Middle Class PAC was launched by John "Johnny Doc" Dougherty, the leader of the city's politically potent electricians union.
Speaking of the electricians union, it spent more than $70,000 this week on canvassing for Lazer, according to campaign finance filings.
Dean starts running ad that slams Pa.'s all-male congressional delegation
Clout has more political-junkie news on this cloudy Friday.
Democrat Madeleine Dean, a state representative running for Congress in Pennsylvania's Fourth District, just began airing a TV ad today. And it's pretty punchy.
"Pennsylvania sends 20 people to Washington to represent us," says Dean in the spot, as pictures of the state's all-male, almost entirely white congressional delegation are displayed. "And not one is a woman. No wonder Congress is a mess!"
The ad also says that Dean "is leading the fight to reduce gun violence."
Dean is the first candidate in the Montgomery County-based primary to run a TV spot. Her Democratic opponents are former congressman Joe Hoeffel and gun control activist Shira Goodman. Dean is spending about $200,000 to air the ad over the next 11 days.
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NASCAR Hall of Fame Hosts AIMCAL Executive Leadership Conference
AIMCAL will celebrate its 50th anniversary at its 2020 Executive Leadership Conference, March 24-25, at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, NC. Keynote speaker Jeff Burton, a professional stock car racing champion and NBC Sports analyst, will talk about the "Role of Communication in Building High-Performance Teams." Often referred to as "The Mayor" by fans, competitors, and the media, and known for his business intellect and leadership, Burton has worked closely with NASCAR on safety improvements, including the creation of more protective seats, track walls, cockpits, helmets, uniforms, and HANS devices.
(AIMCAL will mark its golden anniversary in March at its 2020 Executive Leadership Conference at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.)
In another keynote, Kyla Fisher, program manager for AMERIPEN, will discuss "Sustainable Packaging Trends: Death Knell or Opportunity for Lamination and Metallization?" Other presentations will focus on safety, economic outlooks, mergers and acquisitions, motivation across generations, and employee recruitment and retention.
"We are excited to be celebrating AIMCAL's 50th year of delivering educational, business-building and networking opportunities to members," says Chris Kerscher, executive director of AIMCAL. "The Executive Leadership Conference is one of the major benefits of AIMCAL membership."
The meeting will open with the annual AIMCAL Awards Ceremony and recognition of the first members of the AIMCAL Hall of Honor. Each honoree is an outstanding contributor to AIMCAL and the roll-to-roll industry with a minimum of 10 years of participation in the activities of the association and at least 15 years of employment in the roll-to-roll industry.
The Awards Ceremony also will honor Product of the Year, Technology of the Year, and Sustainability Award competition winners.
Other conference highlights include networking opportunities and dinner and team competition at Top Golf. Registration materials are available on the AIMCAL Website, www.aimcal.org.


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Chancellor, Fayetteville State University
James A. Anderson serves as chancellor and professor of Psychology at Fayetteville State University. He began his duties as Chancellor of the state's second-oldest public institution on June 9, 2008. Before coming to FSU, Anderson served as the University at Albany's (New York) Vice President for Student Success, Vice Provost for Institutional Assessment and Diversity and Professor of Psychology.
Raised in Washington, D.C, Anderson majored in psychology at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. He later earned a doctoral degree in the field of cognitive psychology from Cornell University in New York, and upon completion, he accepted his first academic appointment in the Department of Psychology at Xavier University in New Orleans.
In 1992, he began his 11-year tenure as vice provost for Undergraduate Affairs at North Carolina State University. In 2003, Anderson was recruited to Texas A&M University, a major land-grant institution serving more than 46,000 students, as vice president and associate provost for Institutional Assessment and Diversity. He held that post until joining the University at Albany in 2005. Dr. Anderson has consulted with over 350 colleges and universities addressing topics such as teaching effectiveness, retention and persistence, and the assessment of student learning and diversity.
Anderson has expanded the global footprint of the university by expanding international initiatives in China, Africa, India, and Europe. These initiatives are focused on degree program completion, reciprocal program development, summer institutes, and faculty/staff residential exchanges. FSU also supports real-time, web-based academic courses that FSU students share with students from China and India.
Among his edited publications are "The Unfinished Agenda: Brown vs. the Board of Education", which celebrated the 50th anniversary of the historic Supreme Court decision. He also published a second-best seller: "Driving Change Through Diversity and Globalization: Transformative Leadership in the Academy." Anderson has consulted with over 350 colleges and universities addressing topics such as teaching effectiveness, retention and persistence, and the assessment of student learning and diversity.