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LI man charged in alleged Ponzi scheme
By: David Winzelberg	June 23, 2017	Comments Off on LI man charged in alleged Ponzi scheme
A Rockville Centre man once arrested for selling phony Long Island Rail Road tickets has been accused of running a Ponzi scheme and charged with commodities and wire frauds by the feds.
Michael Wright, who was arrested by the FBI Thursday in New Jersey, operated an investment company called Wright Time Capital Group but is alleged to have used investors' money "as his personal piggy bank" in a classic Ponzi scheme, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York.
The feds say the 30-year-old Wright took more than $400,000 from investors since his company was founded in 2011 to conduct foreign currency trades. However it's alleged that Wright lost most of the funds he had invested in those foreign currency transactions and began using new money from investors to make payments to other investors.
In 2014, Wright was charged by the Queens district attorney with printing and selling counterfeit monthly and weekly LIRR tickets.
"Wright allegedly lured investors to Wright Time Capital Group by falsely representing his trading performance," FBI Assistant Director William Sweeney Jr. said in the statement. "Most of the currency received was used for his personal benefit; some of it was actually invested in foreign currency transactions. But when this money was eventually lost, he created another layer in his litany of crimes—a Ponzi scheme."
Wright could not be reached for comment. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for commodities fraud and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison on the wire fraud charge.
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The produce we buy is so beautifully presented in the grocery store, but where does it come from? We decided to explore the growing process of some of our favorite fruits and veggies and couldn't believe what we found!
Peanuts: The peanut plant is awesome because it flowers above ground but the peanuts grow below ground, surprising, right? Each plant produces 25-50 peanuts.
Cocoa: Does chocolate grow on trees? It sure does! Cocoa, the bean used to make chocolate is a bright pod grown only in tropical climates.
Kiwis: Fun facts… Kiwifruit grows on a vine, is named after the fuzzy kiwi bird and a male plant can pollinate up to eight female plants. Daaaang!
Pineapples: Thought they came from a tree? Wrong! Pineapples grow on a plant out of the ground, take three years to mature and don't continue to ripen like most fruits once harvested, so eat 'em quick!
Asparagus: Asparagus grows straight out of the ground and looks kind of bizarre! The majority of asparagus is grown in only three states and takes about three years from initial crown planting to harvest the full crop.


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The best multiplayer games on Nintendo Switch
By Jon Bitner and Jesse Lennox November 24, 2022
Part of the Nintendo Switch's appeal is its versatility — you can play it at home on your TV or on the go in portable mode. This versatility also applies to multiplayer and co-op games, which can be played with single Joy-Con controllers, in tabletop mode, and wirelessly both online and locally. Better yet, many of these Nintendo Switch games allow for crossplay with other consoles and PCs.
And while the Switch might not be the competitive powerhouse that the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X are, it still offers an incredible library of multiplayer games. In fact, the portable console is home to some of the best co-op experiences we've seen this generation, and new competitive games are being added all the time. Here are our favorites, whether you're a fan of raucous racing games, mellow simulators, or monster-hunting titles of the finest caliber.
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Platforms Nintendo Switch
Genre Simulator, Sport
Developer Nintendo
Publisher Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Sports is the late, but very welcome, spiritual sequel to the Wii Sports games. That original game, which was included with every Wii console sold, was partly responsible for that console's amazing success. It was such an accessible game that it reached players who wouldn't normally, or may have never, played a game before in their lives to jump in for a game of bowling or tennis match. Nintendo Switch Sports brings all those great aspects back for the Switch, with six sports included, all of which use the same, intuitive motion-control setup. Every sport is playable in multiplayer, either locally or online, for that real sense of competition. You can even mix and match by playing some games with a partner in your home against others online. Nintendo Switch Sports fixes the one issue the original had, which is not always having people around to play with, letting you play the addictive motion-controlled sports games anytime you want.
Read our full Nintendo Switch Sports review
Nintendo Switch Sports - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Double Pack
Genre Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer Game Freak
Release November 18, 2022
Multiplayer has always been a staple of the Pokémon series but in a somewhat limited fashion. You could battle your pals or trade with them but never really interact much beyond that. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet change that in a big way. Up to four players can load into the Paldea region at the same time and travel around together, which is a true first for the series. It can be a little buggy thanks to the game's poor technical performance, but it's a refreshing experience even with those flaws. And, of course, battling and trading are still very much a part of the game, so you still get that classic Pokémon multiplayer.
Read our full Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Double Pack review
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Platform, Sport, Indie
Developer Mediatonic
Publisher Devolver Digital, Epic Games
Release August 04, 2020
Fall Guys is the ultimate Nintendo game that took way too long to finally make it to the Switch. This game is all about little wobbly cartoon creatures running, jumping, and diving across various obstacle courses and competing in wacky games in big, bright environments. The physics and unpredictable nature of the game keep it from getting frustrating, and you have plenty of fun customization options to work toward so you can personalize your little bean character. It's also free to play, so there's no barrier to just jumping in and seeing if luck is on your side so you can grab yourself that crown.
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Genre Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Developer Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher Blizzard Entertainment
The iconic ARPG is back for a new generation of gamers. Diablo II: Resurrected is a faithful recreation of Blizzard's hit title from 2000, offering all the same classes, combat, and storylines from the original — plus a fresh coat of paint for good measure. If you're not a fan of its reworked graphics engine, you can always toggle on the old-school graphics for a massive dose of nostalgia. Best of all, Diablo II: Resurrected retains its multiplayer offerings, letting you dive into hordes of demons with three of your friends. It's not an easy game, either, so heading into battle with a party makes the adventure a more enjoyable experience.
Diablo® II: Resurrected ™ Announce Trailer
Platforms Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch
Genre Strategy, MOBA
Developer Timi, Tencent Games
Publisher The Pokémon Company
Branching out from its typical turn-based RPG formula has been hit-or-miss for the Pokémon franchise, but Pokémon Unite is arguably the best game in its long-running history. Merging your favorite characters with the popular MOBA format, Pokémon Unite offers an incredible amount of depth while still remaining accessible to new players. There are a variety of different game modes available, but most of them play out as standard 5v5 matches. You'll need to knock down your enemies, level up by fighting Wild Pokémon, and work as a team to slowly earn more points by attacking Goal Zones on the opposite side of the field. Pairing Pokémon with the MOBA format is an odd choice, but one that stands among the best multiplayer experiences on Switch.
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Genre Shooter, Platform
It's time to go back to the Splatlands for another Turf War with Splatoon 3. Unlike most consoles out there, the Switch is severely lacking in third-person shooters. However, Nintendo's family-friendly, ink-based shooter more than fills that demand. By changing up the formula from focusing on kills to covering the ground with the most ink, Splatoon 3 not only has a unique gameplay style but creates an addictive and enjoyable world for all players. You can take it as seriously as you want and have fun either way. Teamwork is highly encouraged, and with this latest entry, the online functionality works better than ever.
Read our full Splatoon 3 review
Splatoon 3 - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Genre Arcade
Developer Arika
Publisher Bandai Namco Entertainment
Much like Tetris 99 before it, PAC-MAN 99 puts a unique battle royale twist on the classic pellet-eating formula. Dubbed "Pac-Royale," you'll face off against 98 other players, collecting power-ups, dodging ghosts, and doing everything you can to be the last Pac-Man standing. The action takes place on a standard Pac-Man board, although you'll see all 98 of your opponents lining the perimeter of your screen. Winning a round is a fun combination of luck and skill, as you deftly collect dots while hoping your enemies fall prey to one of your power-ups. Best of all, Pac-Man 99 is free with a Nintendo Online subscription.
PAC-MAN™ 99 - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Developer Tribute Games Inc.
Publisher DotEmu
Release June 16, 2022
Arcade beat 'em ups are a dying genre, especially ones in the old 16-bit style. However, some of the best were the old Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle home and arcade games, which makes Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge such a treat to see on the Switch. Not only does it nail the art style perfectly, but it feels just like those awesome games from way back in the day. Of course, these beat 'em ups are always played best with friends, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge doesn't just limit you to four players, which it easily could've gotten away with. Instead, you can party with up to six total players, each controlling one of the four main turtles plus April and Casey in your adventure to take down all the iconic villains like Shredder, Bebop and Rocksteady, and Krang.
Read our full Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge review
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge - Reveal trailer
Genre Shooter
Developer Respawn Entertainment
Publisher Electronic Arts
Release February 04, 2019
Respawn's popular battle royale is finally available on Switch, featuring the entire roster of Legends and crossplay compatibility. A few concessions were made to bring the high-powered shooter to the underpowered console, but the heart of Apex Legends remains largely intact. Apex Legends is without a doubt one of the best battle royales on the market. If you've grown tired of playing Fortnite on Nintendo's hybrid system, you're bound to find something to like about this mature shooter. Each Legend comes with their own unique skills to master, hundreds of unlockables are available to collect, and the only way to win a round is through careful coordination with your teammates.
Apex Legends Official Launch Trailer
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch
Developer Capcom
Publisher Capcom
Release March 25, 2021
Expectations were high for the first original Monster Hunter title on Nintendo Switch — and Capcom didn't disappoint. Not only does Rise feature the same bombastic monster-hunting gameplay, but it also introduces the new Wirebug mechanic — giving you an easy way to traverse the massive levels. You also can use it in combat to regain balance after taking a hit, or even mount a weakened opponent. Monster Hunter games are always best played with a few friends, and Rise is no different. Gather a few buddies, plan your strategy, then set out on a hunt together. Capcom's latest Monster Hunter is looking to add new expansions and updates over the next few months, providing you with new content to work through regularly.
Read our full Monster Hunter Rise review
Monster Hunter Rise - Announcement Trailer
Overcooked! All You Can Eat
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
Genre Simulator, Strategy, Indie
Developer Team17, Ghost Town Games
Publisher Team17
Overcooked! All You Can Eat features all the content for both the original Overcooked! and its sequel, Overcooked! 2. That means you'll have more than 100 levels to cook your way through, dozens of characters to unlock, and numerous strategies to master if you're hoping to become the world's best chef. Of course, half the fun of Overcooked! is playing with friends — whipping together a culinary masterpiece will require plenty of teamwork and even more patience, as the game is notoriously difficult once you reach the higher levels. All You Can Eat even features a variety of accessibility options — including scalable UI and dyslexia-friendly text preferences — giving everyone the chance to join in on the kitchen chaos.
Overcooked! All You Can Eat - Announcement Trailer
Genre Platform, Adventure
Developer Nintendo EAD Tokyo
The iconic Nintendo Wii U title is back, bringing with it several hours of new content in the form of Bowser's Fury. Step into the shoes of Mario and pals as you once again try to thwart Bowser's evil plans. Super Mario 3D World features the same impressive co-op gameplay as it did on the Wii U, although this time around you'll move faster, your dash skill powers up more quickly, and there's a brand-new Snapshot Mode. Mario games are always fun to play on your own but throw a few friends into the mix and it's an unforgettable experience.
Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury - The Game Awards 2020 Spot
Genre Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Indie
Developer The Game Bakers
Publisher The Game Bakers
Haven is a unique indie RPG that tells a story of love, rebellion, and freedom. You and a friend will attempt to help Yu and Kay explore a mysterious planet as they try to fix their ship and start a new home. Throughout the journey, you'll learn more about the two characters through seemingly mundane tasks such as cooking dinner, crafting items, and gathering resources. It's all pulled together by a vibrant art style that brings the abstract world to life. If you're looking for a deep narrative to experience with a close friend, look no further than Haven.
Haven - Teaser
Summer Catchers
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch
Genre Racing, Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Publisher Noodlecake Studios Inc.
An odd mash-up of racing, rhythm, and puzzle elements, Summer Catchers is unlike much else on the market. The indie game from Noodlecake will send you on a road trip with nothing more than your "trusty wooden car" and a friend by your side. Hidden throughout its vibrant pixelized world are various secrets and events waiting to be discovered. You'll also be able to upgrade your shoddy wooden car and unlock new abilities along the way, keeping things interesting until the credits roll 10 hours later. Best of all, the game includes a deep level of replayability, and you'll want to run through it multiple times to see everything it has to offer.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World: The Game - Complete Edition
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
Genre Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure
Developer Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Chengdu
Publisher Limited Run Games, Ubisoft
Release January 14, 2021
After a long hiatus, Scott Pilgrim is back. The original game launched way back in 2010, but it offered a fantastic beat-em-up experience that was more than a quick cash grab. The Complete Edition comes with a remaster of the original title, along with all the DLC and add-on content released over the years. Scott Pilgrim, Ramona Flowers, Knives Chau, and plenty of other iconic characters are playable — each with their own set of unlockable skills and abilities. Without a doubt, Scott Pilgrim is best played with a few friends. You can tackle the campaign with up to four players and — if you get tired of slaying wave and wave of enemies — you can jump into some wild mini-games.
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia
Genre Puzzle, Strategy, Card & Board Game
Developer Ubisoft Chengdu
Publisher Ubisoft
The classic card game finally made its way to the Switch in 2021, giving you a way to experience the card-drawing madness remotely with your friends. You can play online or locally using up to four Switch consoles, and you can even use a unique Emote system to communicate with everyone in your lobby. All the variations of Uno are here as well, including Stacking, Swapping 7s, Passing 0s, and Jump-In. Ubisoft also added a feature called "Today's Rulesets," giving you new challenges to overcome and live leaderboards to climb. It might not be able to replace traditional Uno, but it offers a convenient way to play the beloved game no matter where you are.
UNO - Launch Trailer [EUROPE]
Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity
Developer Omega Force
Publisher Nintendo, Koei Tecmo
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is a prequel to Breath of the Wild. However, the two games couldn't be more different. While they share a similar version of Hyrule — and you'll see plenty of familiar faces during your adventure — Age of Calamity's gameplay is much more action-oriented than anything we saw in Breath of the Wild. You'll face off against hundreds of enemies at once, using special abilities and powerful combos to overcome the odds. Along the way, you'll unlock new playable characters and side missions and unravel a complex story that explains the events leading up to Breath of the Wild. Up to two players can join in on the action, making it a great co-op title when you're in the mood for some button-mashing fun.
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Platforms PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
Genre Music
Developer Ubisoft Paris
If you've played any of the previous Just Dance games, the 2022 edition is much the same. You'll get up and groove to more than 600 songs — if you spring for the Just Dance Unlimited subscription — giving you access to many of today's hits. Even without the monthly membership, you'll still have 40 new songs to dance to, including tunes by Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga, and NCT 127. Co-op might be the best way to experience Just Dance 2022, as up to six people can join in on the action. You can even customize a playlist, letting you roll through song after song without having to fiddle through the menu screens. Best of all, your smartphone can be used to track your movements, meaning there are no extra accessories required for you to add more players.
Just Dance 2022: Todrick Hall Announce Trailer | Ubisoft [US]
Platforms Wii U, Nintendo Switch
Genre Puzzle, Real Time Strategy (RTS), Strategy, Adventure
Developer Nintendo EAD Group No. 4
Pikmin is back in a big way on Nintendo Switch, bringing the classic title to life with improved graphics, additional side-quests, and the ability to run through Story Mode with a friend. There's also a competitive mode called Bingo Battles, where you'll tackle various challenges throughout the map — racing your opponent to be the first to finish off your board. If you've never played Pikmin before, this is a great way to check out the adorable action. You'll step into the shoes of Olimar or Louie, two pilots who are tasked with commanding half-plant, half-animal creatures known as Pikmin to solve puzzles and battle foes. There's a lot more strategy to it than you'd expect, and it's quickly become one of Nintendo's best original series.
Wii U - Pikmin 3 E3 Trailer
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
Developer EA Canada
It's not as robust as its Xbox and PlayStation counterparts, but FIFA 22 is the best way to experience the world of professional soccer on your Switch. The gameplay is the same as it was in FIFA 21, but it's been updated to feature the latest kits, clubs, and squads. It does offer a new UI and menu screen, but for the most part, this is the same game as it was last year. Still, if you're looking to pick up your first FIFA title, this is the one to get. FIFA 22 lets you challenge friends in Online Sessions, Online Tournaments, and local couch co-op. Sure, it's mostly recycled content from last year, but having all the new kits and clubs makes this the definitive edition of the world's most popular soccer game.
FIFA 22 | Official Reveal Trailer
WWE 2K Battlegrounds
Genre Fighting, Sport, Arcade
Developer Saber Interactive
Publisher 2K Games, Take-Two Interactive
The last WWE game published by 2K — WWE 2K20 — was an absolute disaster on all fronts. Bugs ran rampant, the graphics were subpar, and the gameplay wasn't nearly as engaging as past entries. So, while the WWE 2K team goes back to the drawing board, another developer under the 2K umbrella stepped forward to release a unique spin on the WWE license. WWE Battlegrounds is an arcade fighter, giving you access to power-ups and over-the-top skills you won't find in other WWE titles. You can still fight as all your favorite superstars, and friends can join in on the action through online matches or local multiplayer. It's not perfect, but this is the best wrestling game WWE fans will get until 2K figures out how to breathe new life into the valuable IP.
WWE 2K Battlegrounds Teaser Trailer
Genre Music, Simulator
Developer Harmonix Music Systems
Publisher NCsoft
Developed by Harmonix — the team behind Rock Band and Dance Central — Fuser is a new type of rhythm game. You'll mash together some of the most popular songs in the world to create something new and uniquely your own. If you're in a collaborative mood, you can team up with a friend for inspiration. You'll also be able to fully customize your character with a wardrobe full of modern, stylish clothing options before hitting the stage. With a library of more than 100 songs, a lengthy campaign, and various multiplayer modes, Fuser is a wild new rhythm game worthy of your time.
The Jackbox Party Pack 8
Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Google Stadia
Genre Indie
Developer Jackbox Games, Inc.
Publisher Jackbox Games, Inc.
If you're looking for a way to spice up your next party, look no further than the Jackbox series. The latest installment, Jackbox Party Pack 8, brings five games to the table. Some require you to channel your artistic abilities, others see you stepping into the role of a public speaker, and all of them are bound to be a hilariously good time. Best of all, you don't need a bunch of extra controllers to enjoy Jackbox Party Pack 8. The game can be played on phones, computers, and even tablets, so your party guests can play with whatever screen they bring with them.
The Jackbox Party Pack 8 Official Trailer
Kirby Fighters 2
Genre Fighting
Developer HAL Laboratory
Playable with up to four people on a single console and via local or online play, Kirby Fighters 2 is one of the most exciting new multiplayer games on the Switch. Players will choose from a lengthy list of Kirby-based characters before setting foot on the battlefield to duke it out. Matches play out a bit like Super Smash Bros — that is to say, they're fast-paced and action-packed. A new Story Mode is also present in Kirby Fighters 2, letting you and a friend team up to fight increasingly difficult enemies as you work your way to the top of an ominous tower. A ranking system will track all your victories and unlock new items and gear as you progress through the game.
Kirby Fighters 2 - Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch
World of Tanks: Blitz
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch
Genre Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy, Tactical
Developer Wargaming.net
Publisher Wargaming.net
Featuring over 350 vehicles, more than 25 maps and loads of unlockable content, World of Tanks Blitz packs a punch for a free-to-play game. Players will engage in seven versus seven battles where coordination with teammates is the key to victory. Based on the highly popular mobile version, World of Tanks Blitz does tend to push microtransactions and put a few features behind time gates. If you're able to look past these shortcomings, though, you'll find an action-packed title that is difficult to put down.
World of Tanks Blitz Stage Demo - E3 2014
Genre Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Developer Digital Extremes
Publisher Digital Extremes
Destiny 2 may not be available on the Switch, but Warframe does a pretty good job of filling the void. It's certainly not identical to Destiny 2 — and it's not really trying to be, either — but the fast-paced gunplay, constant updates, and seasonal events all spark comparisons to the popular Bungie title. And, like Destiny, Warframe is an even better adventure with a few friends by your side. Players will be able to unlock new characters (called Warframes) with their own unique abilities, upgrade their weapons, and even compete in some PvP action. The main draw is outfitting your space ninja with the most powerful gear possible, which involves a lot of grinding and a bit of good luck. Thankfully, the frenetic gameplay will keep you glued to the screen and coming back for more.
Warframe | Open Beta Launch Trailer
Genre Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
Developer First Watch Games
Publisher Hi-Rez Studios
Hi-Rez, creators of the popular Smite and Paladins, have taken things in a completely new direction with Rogue Company. As a third-person tactical shooter, it's one of the few games in this genre available on the Switch. And, although it's not perfect, it certainly brings some unique gameplay to Nintendo's console that isn't offered by many other titles. Rogue Company takes some cues from Valorant and Counter-Strike, but it seems to be a bit more casual than those hardcore titles. It's a good fit for the family-friendly Switch, and the variety of game modes, levels, and weapons should give players a lot to discover.
Rogue Company - Launch Trailer - "Runway"
The king of hero shooters isn't leaving out Switch players. Overwatch 2 is the massive update to the original that shakes up the formula without ruining that special balance it had that made it so fun and addicting. All the heroes from the first game are back, plus brand new ones, as well as the shift from being a six-on-six game to five versus five. This makes the game much more tactical, and every player feels more important in the role they're playing. It's also free now, meaning there's no reason not to give it a try, even if you never played the original.
Overwatch 2 - Free to Play Trailer - Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
Genre Arcade, Card & Board Game
Developer NDCube
Everybody loves board games, but it's easy for your collection to grow out of control. Before you know what has happened, your entire closet is overrun with dozens of boxes, making it a nightmare to pull down a game and get it set up. Clubhouse Games simplifies that process. This new title from Nintendo includes 51 hit board games, card games, and a random assortment of other mini-games that are fun for the whole family. Clubhouse Games makes it easy to jump into classics such as Mancala, Dominoes, Backgammon, Chess, Chinese Checkers, and Four-in-a-Row at the press of a button. Games can be played in a variety of modes — including TV, tabletop, and handheld — and support up to four players.
Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Developer Mojang Studios
Publisher Xbox Game Studios, Mojang Studios
The next step in the Minecraft franchise is here, and it doesn't disappoint. Minecraft Dungeons is a drastic departure from the original title, but it still features its trademark charm and accessibility. Players of all skill levels will enjoy this action-packed romp through the blocky world of Minecraft Dungeons, as they slowly collect an arsenal of powerful weapons to take down the evil Arch-Illager. It may not be as difficult as other ARPGs, but it's one of the most entertaining dungeon crawlers on the market. The game is best played with a few friends, so grab an extra controller and start slaying those Creepers while you await the game's next DLC.
Minecraft Dungeons - E3 2019 - Gameplay Reveal Trailer
Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia
Genre Fighting, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie, Arcade
Developer DotEmu, Guard Crush Games, Lizardcube
Publisher DotEmu, Yooreka Studio
Anyone looking for a trip down memory lane should look no further than Streets of Rage 4. This title manages to stick to the beat-em-up formula from the original three games without feeling like a title that's two decades old. Dotemu has done a wonderful job keeping the heart of Streets of Rage intact, while simultaneously revitalizing the dormant franchise. The game is short — and can be finished in a single playthrough — but with multiple playable characters and unlockable content, you'll more than get your money's worth. It can become a bit challenging during the later levels, so running through the game with a partner is highly recommended. Better yet, teammates who are effectively communicating can pull off some beautiful combos, clearing entire rooms in a matter of seconds.
Streets of Rage 4 - Reveal Trailer
Genre Simulator
Developer Nintendo EPD, Nintendo
Why create the perfect village, complete with a lavish mansion, if it's only going to be populated by a single player? Like other Animal Crossing games, Animal Crossing: New Horizons allows other players to enter a village, either online or in a local cooperative mode. This only requires a single Joy-Con controller per player, too, so the stock Switch and the game are enough to get started. Islands are shared per console, meaning that if multiplayer players enjoy the game in the same household, they'll have to make room for each other. It seems like a nuisance, but learning to live with another person is an important part of maturing, especially when they can build wherever they want.
Read our full Animal Crossing: New Horizons review
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Nintendo Switch Trailer - Nintendo E3 2019
Developer Airship Syndicate
Publisher THQ Nordic
Fully playable as a single-player game like the other Darksiders titles, Darksiders Genesis is the first in the series to also offer cooperative play. Two players can choose to control either War or newcomer Strife in an isometric action game that plays like a mix of Diablo and classic Darksiders. The two Horsemen of the Apocalypse control completely differently from each other, with Strife focusing on ranged combat while War does damage up close. Darksiders Genesis also offers deep replayability because of its Arena missions, which play out as mini horde modes that task players with defeating enemies as quickly as possible. It's surprisingly deep, and just as fun as the main levels.
Darksiders Genesis - Announcement Teaser
Developer Phoenix Labs
Publisher Phoenix Labs, Epic Games
You can't play Monster Hunter: World on Nintendo Switch, but Phoenix Labs has created an alternative that not only scratches the same itch, but is completely free to play. Dauntless is an online action/role-playing game that lets you craft your own armor and weapons and face off against powerful enemies in cooperative play. It isn't shy about where it took its influences, but continued updates, a gorgeous art style, creative character designs, and an intriguing world all make it the perfect substitute. Because it's free, you don't have much to lose by giving it a try.
Dauntless - Announce Trailer
Genre Adventure
Developer Next Level Games
The latest game in Nintendo's favorite series about a terrified plumber searching for his missing friends, Luigi's Mansion 3 features a lengthy single-player campaign mode like the first two games, but you can also play through the story with a friend by your side as trusty and vicious "Googi," making puzzle-solving and combat more entertaining and easier for less-experienced players. You'll be using Googi almost constantly, so the second player will have plenty to do. For more dedicated multiplayer gameplay, you can check out the cooperative ScareScraper, either online or with local friends, or compete in minigames over at ScreamPark. Both are the perfect way to get everyone in on the ghost-hunting action if they aren't too scared by the spookiness.
Luigi's Mansion 3 (Working Title) - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Genre Platform
The traditional 2D platforming Super Mario Bros. series has long been a favorite for cooperative play, and Super Mario Maker 2 continues that tradition with the ability to complete courses with other players, or design them together online so your dastardly creations are the work of two villains instead of just one. Without proper communication, you might not succeed, but those working in tandem can cut down on the time needed to make a stage. Will one of you focus on Thwomps while the other cooks up a switch-heavy nightmare? Only you can know for sure. Though not traditionally "multiplayer," the best part of Super Mario Maker 2 is heading online to play the courses others from around the world have designed. Just a few days after launch, we were already seeing incredibly creative stages that included elements we couldn't dream of being in a Mario game. Of course, there were also a lot of troll-heavy stages that want to trick you, but the cream rises to the top.
Super Mario Maker 2 - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Genre Racing
Developer Nintendo EPD
Publisher Nintendo of America, Nintendo of Europe
The greatest Mario Kart game Nintendo has made, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe offers an endless supply of multiplayer fun in one of the best racing games. Well, and rage of course. No one likes to get hit by a blue shell by some slacker after maintaining the lead for the entire race. Boasting split-screen and wireless local multiplayer and online support, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe truly is the most fun when played alongside friends and family. The impressive tracklist, which includes courses both old and new, and slick, easy-to-learn controls make it a perfect party game for both casual gamers and Switch enthusiasts. The competitive battle modes offer nice alternatives to the traditional races as well. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a must-buy Switch game.
Read our full Mario Kart 8 Deluxe review
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 Trailer
Mario Tennis Aces
Genre Sport
Developer Camelot Software Planning, Camelot
As the only Mario sports game currently on Switch, Mario Tennis Aces is really a no-brainer. This simple-to-pick-up tennis sim follows the mantra of all Mario sports games before it. It's earnest in its dedication to recreating the sport while spinning it enough to give it an arcade feel. Each character has a different style of play, but all have special moves and the power to break their opponent's rackets. The various courts, too, introduce some zaniness to the traditionally proper sport. Mario Tennis Aces has both local and online multiplayer, including multi-round tournaments.
Read our full Mario Tennis Aces review
Mario Tennis Aces - Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Direct 3.8.2018
Publisher Nintendo, Nintendo
While we're in the Mario sports realm, we can't ignore the fan-favorite soccer series that finally returned with Mario Strikers: Battle League. This take on soccer is the black sheep of Mario sports games since it is not only mechanically deep but also more overtly aggressive than Nintendo usually likes to be with their sports titles. Sure, you're still hitting characters with big colorful shells, but also drop-kicking them into electric fences. And you know what? We still love it, especially since it works so well as a multiplayer experience. There are a ton of strategies and tactics you can use to work together, or just toss all that aside and charge forward. Either way, you'll have a blast with this over-the-top soccer title.
Read our full Mario Strikers: Battle League review
Mario Strikers: Battle League - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Platforms Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Genre Adventure, Arcade
Publisher Mojang Studios
This sandbox game needs no introduction at this point. A decade old, Minecraft still delights millions of gamers today. The Nintendo Switch version lets you bring your created worlds on the go, some of which may be infused with Nintendo-themed decorations and characters. Up to four players can occupy a world in local multiplayer, building and exploring together in harmony. Online multiplayer, including cross-platform play, lets you explore and inhabit worlds both near and far. The only limit in Minecraft is your imagination, and multiple imaginations working together are better than one.
Official Minecraft Trailer
Genre Card & Board Game
Developer Nintendo, NDCube
Mario Party has been a Nintendo console staple since the Nintendo 64 era. With more than a dozen entries to its name, chances are you've played the interactive board game series before. On Switch, Mario Party Superstars has the classic Party mode, complete with over 80 minigames to partake in between turns on all the classic stages from the first three games. Each of the main boards are dynamic, making each round interesting. Mario Party Superstars also adds an online multiplayer to play with friends all over, but it is still an ideal game to play on family game nights on the same screen. Up to four players can play at once, but only single Joy-Con controllers can be used (you'll need four total). So no handheld mode or Pro controller support for this party, sadly.
Read our full Mario Party Superstars review
Mario Party Superstars - Announcement Trailer | E3 2021
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, PlayStation Vita, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genre Puzzle, Strategy
Developer Sonic Team
Publisher Sega
Puyo Puyo Tetris combines two beloved puzzle franchises to create one of the greatest grid-based puzzler packages of all time. Supporting both local and online multiplayer for up to four players, you can play under a variety of rulesets, including a challenging mode that drops both Puyo Puyos and Tetr0minoes on the same grid. You can also play each puzzle game individually, so if you just want to play Tetris or Puyo Puyo, the option is available. While Tetris 99, the awesome free-to-play (for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers) battle royale spin on Tetris, is also a viable puzzle option on Switch, you play that with 98 other strangers. It doesn't have the intimate feel of Puyo Puyo Tetris.
Puyo Puyo Tetris is Coming to the Americas and Europe!
Snipperclips: Cut it out, together!
Developer SFB Games
Snipperclips: Cut it Out, Together! is one of the Switch's most innovative multiplayer games. Two players take control of anthropomorphic pieces of paper. Each stage is a small puzzle that, to complete, requires some quality teamwork. This usually means snipping portions of each other with scissors to create the correct shapes to retrieve objects, press buttons, or reach inaccessible areas. Snipperclips has a cute aesthetic, with each level feeling like the page of a notebook filled with different utensils. A party mode for up to four players introduces some feverish competition, such as a great basketball minigame. Snipperclips is as clever as it is funny, and Snipperclips Plus adds dozens of new stages and new ways to experience previously completed levels.
Snipperclips - Cut it out, together! Trailer
Developer Sora, Bandai Namco Studios
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is certainly the ultimate fighting game on Nintendo Switch. The iconic Nintendo brawler with fighters from franchises both near and dear to Nintendo and outside of the Nintendo's sphere altogether is a game you and your friends could easily sink hundreds of hours into. With tons of stages and characters to choose from — with even more on the way — Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is always a dynamic experience, especially when enjoyed with friends and family. Ultimate supports up to eight-player multiplayer both online and offline (on a single console!). The real question isn't whether you should buy it, but if you and your competitors will agree on whether items should be turned on or off.
Read our full Super Smash Bros. Ultimate review
Super Smash Bros. is coming to Nintendo Switch!
Diablo III: Eternal Collection
Platforms PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Developer Activision Blizzard, Blizzard Entertainment
Diablo III: Eternal Collection compiles the 2012 base game and all of the excellent post-launch DLC into one package. The dungeon crawling action RPG focuses heavily on loot, offering a rewarding loop for those who take the time to replay areas and engage with the seasonal content updates. Though Diablo III is fun solo, it becomes an even more addictive experience when you squad up with three friends either locally or online. It's one of the best multiplayer RPGs on Switch.
Diablo III Eternal Collection - Announcement Video - Nintendo Switch
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Genre Shooter, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy
Developer Epic Games
Publisher Epic Games
When you buy a Nintendo Switch, one of the first things you should do is download Fortnite: Battle Royale. It's free-to-play and remains one of the most popular games on the platform. The battle royale game that focuses on building on the fly certainly isn't for everyone, but if the loop grips its claws into you, well, you're in for hundreds if not thousands of hours of online multiplayer fun. Fortnite also doesn't require a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to play, so it's truly a free experience.
Read our full Fortnite review
Fortnite Trailer
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
Genre Puzzle, Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Tactical, Adventure
Developer Ubisoft Milan, Ubisoft Paris
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle's multiplayer isn't available from the jump, but not long until your adventure in this tactical strategy game you'll unlock the Buddy Dome, a separate campaign for two players. Each player controls two characters in the objective-based campaign. Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is an excellent and hilarious strategy game that excels even further when played cooperatively. This is also a great game to use to introduce the genre to younger players.
Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle - Demonstration - Nintendo E3 2017
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe includes both New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U, two excellent Mario sidescrollers ported from the Wii U. All of the more than 100 levels can be played with up to four players cooperatively, and the two new playable characters, Nabbit and Toadette, make the game easier for younger players. In addition to the main campaigns, there are a few competitive multiplayer modes to add to the fun.
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe - Announcement Trailer - Nintendo Switch
Genre Sport, Arcade
Publisher 2K Sports, 2K Games
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 is a great spiritual successor to NBA Jam. The 2v2 arcade basketball game has all of the current NBA teams, a ton of current players and legends such as Michael Jordan. Up to four players can play at once (two on each team) in fast-paced games that feature tons of high-flying, ridiculous dunks and zany power-ups that create the over-the-top gameplay that NBA Jam fans have missed for so long. For fans of more traditional basketball sims, NBA 2K19 is the better choice, as it adheres to the realism of 5v5 basketball. But for those who want a casual sports game, look no further than NBA 2K Playgrounds 2.
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Match Preview: Liverpool vs West Brom (26.10.13)
GerrardTheRed - October 26, 2013 - Match Preview
Liverpool welcome West Brom to Anfield in this non-televised 3pm fixture. Liverpool are currently third in the league with West Brom standing at twelfth. League form, however, can be overlooked. West Brom are a bogey side of Liverpool's, having won 4 of our previous five league fixtures, including a comfortable double over us last season. Although West Brom haven't won in over a month, they have been impressive against the top sides, beating Man United in their own back yard and also holding Arsenal to a 1-1 draw. Their manager, former no 2 to Kenny Dalgleish at Liverpool, Steve Clarke, will certainly not be afraid of Liverpool, and is likely to have good knowledge of our side.
For Liverpool, Lucas Leiva should likely make a return to midfield, having been absent for baby duty last weekend. Glen Johnson should be match fit by now and with Jose Enrique still out with a knock, Aly Cissokho looks set to play left-back. Philippe Coutinho still hasn't commenced full contact training though should hopefully be back for next weekend's fixture against Arsenal.
Winger, Scott Sinclair, will be missing for West Brom. Ben Foster, Zoltan Gera and George Thorne are also likely to sit out with injuries.
The big question for Liverpool manager, Brendan Rodgers, is whether to stick with his 3 central defenders. We haven't yet held a clean sheet using these tactics. I think that a 3-5-2 formation is perhaps a bit too negative, especially for a home game. Also, is it time for Daniel Agger to start again? Martin Skrtel's form has been holding our vice-captain out of the side. Is it time for Toure or Sakho to make way for the Dane?
Luis Suarez will be hungry as he is yet to score in five games against West Brom. Hopefully his SAS partner, a man with 20 Liverpool goals in 26 appearances, Daniel Sturridge, will also be keen to bag some more goals for his leading tally.
I think that Liverpool will be apprehensive about this fixture and maybe will be a bit too over-cautious. They has a bad game against Newcastle last week and need to bounce back. Hopefully our home crowd will be supportive and provide the impetus for us to get the three points which the bookies are predicting. Never in our club's history have we lost three consecutive home games to West Brom. Let's hope that this afternoon we can end this bogey team's run against us.
I'd recommend checking http://wiziwig.tv for live match streams.
Match Report: Liverpool vs Crystal Palace (05.10.13) W 3-1
GerrardTheRed - October 5, 2013 - Match Report
It began a good day for Liverpool as it saw Kenny Dalgleish return to a position in the directors' box at Anfield. Liverpool started the game in their recent favoured 3-5-2 formation, Martin Skrtel joined by Sakho and Toure in the centre of defence. The missing Lucas was replaced by Jordan Henderson in the centre of midfield and Raheem Sterling took his place on the right hand side. Liverpool started the game very positively, immediately seizing control of possession and putting the struggling Crystal Palace on the back foot. It wasn't long before we broke the deadlock. After thirteen minutes, Suarez, fallen off his feet in the box, latched onto Jose Enrique's ball and slipped it into the net. To complete the devastating force of our SAS, Daniel Sturridge soon afterwards made it two with a cracking left foot strike into the bottom corner. Crystal Palace responded well to the early pressure and for the next ten minutes made Liverpool defend. We looked a bit shaky at the back and it required a spectacular save from Simon Mignolet to secure our clean sheet, denying a good attempt from Puncheon. In the thirty-sixth minute, Raheem Sterling, heading into the Anfield Road end penalty area, fell after a minor touch from Moxey. Penalty awarded and the captain, Steven Gerrard, stepped up to fool the keeper into diving the wrong way. Before halftime Victor Moses was thwarted by the crossbar. It was 3-0 and liverpool's relentless attack had sealed a comfortable position ahead of the second half.
Crystal Palace dug in, second half, and made life a bit more difficult for the Redmen, who to be fair had probably taken their foot off the gas a little. The game moved back and forth with a fairly even allocation of possession and territory. Daniel Agger came on for Mamadou Sakho and Victor Moses made way for Luis Alberto. Raheem Sterling was having a good game down the wing and was causing all sorts of problems out on the right. In the seventy-sixth minute Gayle, for Crystal Palace headed a cross into the box, past the Liverpool keeper. It was initially reported as a Gerrard own goal, such was the confusion. Liverpool's attack kept breaking down with misplaced passes. Daniel Sturridge hit a cracking volley which spun back off the inside of the post, so unlucky not to make it a brace. He was substituted afterwards for Iago Aspas, his work for the day well done. After four minutes of extra time, the ref drew the game to a close. It was a solid performance with a 3-1 victory, sending Liverpool back to the top of the league. We made 619 passes to the Eagles' 383. Let's hope now, that the forward momentum we have built back up, doesn't fall apart in the forthcoming international break, like it did last time we reached the summit.
Man Of The Match: Daniel Sturridge – unlucky not to get two goals, Sturridge looked sharp as ever, his scoring form continuing. He is the top scorer in the campaign so far.
GerrardTheRed - September 28, 2013 - Current Squad, Players
Steven Gerrard is the Liverpool Football Club Captain. He has to be one of the biggest players ever to have graced the game of football and possibly the greatest legend of all time at LFC. He was born, Steven George Gerrard, on 30th May 1980, in Whiston, Merseyside. He joined the Liverpool FC Academy at the age of nine. He made his first team debut in 1998, by 200 had cemented a regular place in the side and in 2003 replaced Sami Hyppia as club captain, a position he has retained ever since. In addition to his club career, he has also represented England since 2000, playing in three European Championships and 2 World Cups, gaining over 100 caps for his country and also is presently the captain of his national side and looks likely to lead them to the next World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
Gerrard is renowned for his box-to-box action midfield role for Liverpool. He leads by example, heavily committing himself in defence and with his pristine passing both highly accurate and with varying range, he plays a key role in Liverpool's attack. He has, during his career, even been advanced further forward from central midfield, into a support striker role. He has made over 600 appearances for Liverpool and has scored over 150 goals, thus averaging a goal every four games. His trademark free kicks make him one of the most dangerous set-piece takers out there. What separates Gerrard, though, from other world class players, is his ability to step up to the table in big games. He does not shirk responsibility when the stakes are high. My three favourite Gerrard scoring moments all came in critical times during important fixtures. In the 2005 Champions League campaign, when we needed a third goal against Olympiacos at Anfield during the final group game, in order to qualify, Gerrard produced a fantastic strike from 25 yards outside the box, which flew past the keeper, sending Sky Sports commentator, Andy Gray, famously wild. and the adoring Kop even wilder.
In the European Cup final later that year, in the Ataturk Stadium, Istanbul, with Liverpool trailing 3-0 at half time against the mighty AC Milan, it was captain, Steven Gerrard, who began the great comeback, with a stunning header.
After a tenuous match Gerrard emerged as the winning captain and lifting the European Cup was, I feel, his greatest ever moment in a Liverpool shirt.
The third most memorable goal was the winning strike of the 2006 FA Cup final in Cardiff against West Ham, which was later named the 'Gerrard Final' in honour of his spectacular volley and match-winning display.
Luckily for me, I was at all three of these games and saw the goals exactly as they happened. It meant a lot, seeing my namesake hit the pinnacle of his career.
He is the only player ever to have scored in the League Cup Final, FA Cup Final, UEFA Cup Final and European Cup Final.
His career hit a few dark spots along the way too, the most notorious downspot in his career was when he flirted with leaving Liverpool for Chelsea, which only at the last minute was thwarted, him realising the loyalty of his supporters at Liverpool and how important the club actually was to him. He has been sent off on numerous occasions, mainly for his fiery challenges. Certainly, early on in his career, he was well-known for hard two-footed challenges. He has also been unfortunately affected by recurring injuries, in particular his groin. A big downside was him missing out on the 2002 World Cup Finals due to his groin flaring up in Liverpool's final match of that season.
Gerrard's devotion to Liverpool has meant he is one of the longest serving players ever at the club. He has known no other club throughout his career putting him in the bracket of the likes of Paolo Maldini, another legendary one-club player (AC Milan). His great vice captain, Jamie Carragher, supported him throughout most of his career and demonstrated himself to be a loyal, one club servant. As Gerrard has moved from strength to strength and into the twilight of his career, many fans discuss the legacy of Steven Gerrard. He is a homegrown talent who has led the club to dizzy heights, the only major club medal to allude him being the Premiership Champions one. Before Gerrard's time, Kenny Dalgleish was widely viewed as the greatest Liverpool legend. Steven Gerrard will be remembered in the same vein as Liverpool greats, such as 'King Kenny'. and will probably ultimately be recognised as the greatest Liverpool legend of alltime. Hopefully, the last medal for his collection can be gained in the last two or three seasons of his playing career. Perhaps, Steven Gerrard will go on to emulate further Dalgleish, and go on to represent the club at managerial level?
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Brownfield land can house 1m homes with most under council ownership
Posted on Dec 5 2014 - 8:00am by Sustainable News
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There's enough brownfield land to build more than one million homes across England with new analysis revealing that a quarter of
Brownfield land can house 1m homes with large proportion unused under council ownership
it is owned by councils.
In London, a massive 40 percent of brownfield land with potential to build on is owned by councils, which will cause questions to be asked of planning
chiefs and politicians who have constantly vowed to speed up development on these sites.
A new report by Daniel Watney, an independent property consultancy, has highlighted over 23,000 ha of brownfield land in England, with over 10,000 hectares suitable for housing.
Nationally, the sites identified have the potential capacity for over 460,000 homes.
25% of these homes are on brownfield land owned by the public sector – with enough space for nearly 120,000 homes.
The exclusive analysis in Daniel Watney's Development Update, published this week, crunches newly released figures covering 45% of English councils. This means that the potential supply of brownfield land could increase extensively once remaining sites are identified across the remaining 55% of councils.
This report – which uses official government data – shows that London holds 1,123 ha suitable for development – which could support 157,221 homes in total, though these figures only currently include 12 London boroughs.
They show the potential to build 64,611 homes on publicly owned brownfield sites in the capital – 40% of the total. Land held by the 20 other boroughs and City of London Corporation is likely to yield hundreds more sites.
In June, chancellor George Osbourne announced 20 housing zones in London would provide 50,000 new homes on brownfield land.
The expense of building on brownfield land often remains a deterrent for developers, but by showing the amount of brownfield land owned by the public sector, the report highlights the land that could be sold at a discounted rate to encourage housing development.
Outside of London, Liverpool and Birmingham have the highest potential for brownfield development – with space for 19,112 and 16,391 houses respectively – with publicly owned land having the potential to provide 49% and 21% of the new homes.
John Harding, senior partner at Daniel Watney, said:
"These figures show the true scale of opportunity we have to re-use brownfield sites for new homes. However, while it's vital we build on existing
infrastructure we need to ensure that health, transport and education services can support new residents.
"In London, inner-city boroughs like Westminster continue to do a great job of managing the short supply of land they have. But as transport improves, outer London areas such as Redbridge and Hounslow will need to play a vital role in meeting the capital's housing need."
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Clinic nurses work closely with patients throughout the intake process to help doctors develop treatment plans and strategies.
The clinic nurse asks patients questions about current symptoms, medical histories, and medications to provide doctors with a complete understanding of a patients current medical needs and background.
In some cases, clinic nurse will also conduct preliminary tests such as blood pressure and respiratory checks.
Many of a clinic nurses duties involve providing direct support and assistance for the facilitys doctors.
A clinic nurse may prepare equipment or other instruments for a doctor or assist with procedures during a patients stay.
This aspect of the role requires a clinic nurse to rapidly shift between tasks and duties depending on where doctors need the most assistance.
Clinic nurses also provide direct care to patients, including administering medication or treatments.
They may change the dressing on a wound, apply topical treatments, or administer medication via intravenous methods or direct injection.
Clinic nurses also follow up with patients to determine whether courses of treatment are effective and assess patients during follow-up appointments.
Clinic nurses contribute to successful long- and short-term treatment through careful observation of patients on initial and follow-up visits.
They may take note of changes in a patients overall health, recovery progression, and reactions to treatment, updating patient records to reflect new information.
Clinic nurses also report any problems or potential issues that they observe directly to doctors.
Clinic nurses also ensure that facilities are clean and prevent the spread of disease by sanitizing and maintaining equipment.
They follow proper disposal procedures for potentially hazardous materials including needles and tubing and clean equipment that is used by multiple patients within the facility.
Typically, clinic nurses are assigned to a particular station and tasked with maintaining and sanitizing that stations equipment.
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Maryland's e-filing system, MDEC, is coming to Baltimore County on February 19, 2019. It joins Allegany, Anne Arundel, Calvert, Caroline, Carrol, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester, Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, St. Mary's, Talbot, Washington, Wicomico and Worcester counties, which have already successfully implemented MDEC. E-filing opens sophisticated, user-friendly opportunities enabling firms to leverage the technology associated with e-Briefs. Only Baltimore City, Prince George's County and Montgomery County remain to be integrated into the MDEC system.
Counsel Press's clients will continue to enjoy a smooth transition for their appellate filings, as we always take care of the procedural aspects. E-filing allows enhanced capabilities for your electronic briefs and record extracts. Hyperlinks, bookmarks, text-searchable cites and other navigation features will make a positive impact on all users.
If you haven't already done so, make sure to register with MDEC to receive your user name and password for their system. You can learn more about registering for MDEC here: http://www.courts.state.md.us/mdec/efiling.htm.
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Q: zoneinfo data corrupt, how do I compile new data? Basically the same thing happened again as when I asked this question. However this time I cannot get it right again. I tried the answer of Burhan Khalid again and I get the same errors again. I also tried copy pasting the zoneinfo folder from a backup again, but this time it did not fix my errors.
Version of Django = 1.4.5
Version of Celery = 3.0.8
Version of Django-Celery = 3.0.6
Version of pytz = 2013b (same as the files I am downloading)
OS = Mac Mountain Lion

Attempt 1:

*

*Clear the zoneinfo folder (/usr/share/zoneinfo/)

*Paste the tar gz file in the folder (tzdata2013b.tar.gz)

*Extract tar gz file using command provided by Burhan Khalid

*Create the script provided by Burhan Khalid

*Run the script

Result:
ValueError: Incorrect timezone setting: Europe/Amsterdam when trying to run celery beat.

When i check there is indeed no folder named Europ in the zoneinfo folder where there was one before

Attempt 2:

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*Do not clear zoneinfo folder (I put it back from a backup I made before attempting above)

*Paste the tar gz file in the folder (tzdata2013b.tar.gz)

*Extract tar gz file using command provided by Burhan Khalid

*Create the script provided by Burhan Khalid in the zoneinfo folder

*Run the script

Result 2:
At step 3 I get the following output, including some errors:
[13:59:07] /usr/share/zoneinfo $ tar xvzf tzdata2013b.tar.gz
x Makefile
x africa: Can't remove already-existing dir
x antarctica: Can't remove already-existing dir
x asia: Can't remove already-existing dir
x australasia
x europe: Can't remove already-existing dir
x northamerica
x southamerica
x pacificnew
x etcetera
x backward
x systemv
x factory
x solar87
x solar88
x solar89
x iso3166.tab
x zone.tab
x leapseconds
x yearistype.sh tar: Error exit
delayed from previous errors.

At step 5 I get the following output, including some errors:
[13:59:13] /usr/share/zoneinfo $ sudo ./the_script.sh
Password:
zic: error reading africa
zic: error reading antarctica
zic: error reading asia
zic: error reading europe

And I still have the corrupt file.

Attempt 3:

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*Restore the backup zoneinfo folder again

*Create seperate folder on Desktop

*Paste the tar gz file and the script in the new folder on the desktop

*Extract the tar gz file using the command

*Execute the script

Result 3:
Step 3 and 5 give no errors or unusual output
Trying to run celery beat still gives corrupt file error

Question
What am I doing wrong here. I cannot seem to figure this out...

EDIT
So I have done some more digging around and found the following:

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*If I run the same command via foreman run instead of via the Procfile I get no error, even when it is the only command in the Procfile

*Bad file descriptor error means that Python tries to close a file that is already closed instead of the file being corrupt

Which leads me to the conclusion that something in foreman while using a Procfile forces the file to close before it is closed correctly... Thoughts?

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Are you talking about your battle with rheumatoid arthritis and the need to deaden the pain of it?
I thank Heaven that the evils which I have suffered have had no tendency to deaden my affections, to narrow my heart.
The subtle poison of the emanations from the earth had begun to deaden his nerves.
Wise through long practice, he endeavored to develop her body in order to deaden the blows which a soul so powerful gave to it.
In order to deaden the sense of smell, second-hand clothes-pegs will be used by the bench and the bar.
The snow will deaden the hoofbeats of the ponies, but keep as still as possible.


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BOAT COMES IN FOR LUCKY RESTAURANTEUR
The operator of a Vietnamese restaurant in the Sydney suburb of Hurstville is planning to spend less time in the kitchen and more time fishing after winning a luxury powerboat from Toyota Financial Services.
Duc Lu took home over $50,000 worth of boat and accessories after his name was drawn in the Toyota Financial Services' "Life's a Breeze" competition.
Mr Lu won a six-metre bowrider-style boat, powered by a 150 horsepower outboard motor.
Included with the boat was a custom-built trailer, insurance, registration, safety equipment, tow bar, fishing and water-ski gear.
Mr Lu described the win as a "complete surprise" and said his only problem would be finding time to get out on the water.
The restaurateur was entered into the draw for the boat and accessories after purchasing a new Toyota HiAce from Fergusons Toyota at Hurstville through Toyota Financial Services.
"I bought a Toyota for the business because a friend recommended it to me as very reliable," said Mr Lu. "I financed it through Toyota Financial Services because they were very helpful and the interest rate was competitive."
For the married father of three the prize is a reward for decades of hard work after arriving from Vietnam in 1979.
The prize was part of the most extensive consumer promotion ever conducted by Toyota Financial Services.
The "Life's a Breeze" competition also offered the prize of a loan payout for current Toyota Financial Services customers who purchased a new Toyota Camry or Avalon between last November and January this year.
Brisbane greenkeeper Colin Caulfield and his wife Cindy had the finance on their new Toyota Camry CSi paid out in full - a prize he describes as "a real blessing".
"I was crying when I found out. Not having to pay for a car is a huge financial relief and will allow us to save for a house for the first time," said Mr Caulfield.
Mr Caulfield supports his wife and three children on one wage and says his only indulgence is the occasional game of golf at the Pine Rivers course where he works tending the fairways.
Mr Caulfield said he bought the Camry from Martin Jonkers Motors at Morayfield because he needed a bigger car to transport his growing children to sporting and music lessons.
"Toyota Financial Services were extremely helpful in arranging the finance and if it hadn't been for them we wouldn't have been able to buy the car," he said.
"Life's A Breeze" contest winner Duc Lu (right) celebrates his victory with restaurant partner Nam Duong. Mr Lu won a six-metre powerboat and associated recreational gear in the Toyota Financial Services' most extensive ever consumer promotion.


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Q: ANTLR and Literate Programming I'm trying to write a parser for a simple, literate language -- with structure similar to PHP. The source might look something like:
blurb blurb blurb
[[ if mode == 5 ]]
then blurb blurb blurb
[[ else ]]
else blurb blurb blurb
[[ end ]]

The non-code sections -- those not nested in [[ ]] -- don't follow any syntax rules. It's just natural language.
However, I'm not sure how to write a grammar rules to match the non-code text. I'd welcome any help on how I might do this!

A: You can treat the non code text like comments.
To indicate whether it is a code or comment block you can introduce
some special symbols. Eg /* blub blub  */ or something like that.
so your parser grammer could look like this:
program : program |
          if_statement |
          non-code

if_statement : '[[' 'if' expression ']]'
               ...

expressen : var OPERATOR var;

var : LITERAL;

non-code : '/*' any_text*'*/

any_text : LITERAL | DIGIT | SPECIAL_CHAR

where ANY_TEXT is a lexer rule for
 SPECIAL_CHAR  : '-'|'+' ....

 OPERATOR : '<' | '>' ....

 LITERAL : (CHAR | DIGIT)+

 fragment CHAR : ('A'..'Z' | 'a'..'z')+

 fragement DIGIT : ('0'..'9')+;

EDIT due to comment:
Ok then maybe you can try to make some kind of preprocessing or of chaining parsers. I just made something similar some time ago. In your case i would just parse the input string with simple REGEX rule and look for the coded parts and then internaly add some kind of tag to the non-coded part.
 Input:

 blub blub blah
 [[ if express ]]
 blah blah blub

--> Preprocess
 <non-code>blub blub blah</non-code>
 [[ if express ]]
 <non-code>blah blah blub</non-code>

--> Paring using ANTLR Parser and Lexer
You may have also a look to TreeParser where you can reduce your input grammar to the parts you wish to evaluate by leaving unnecessary
tokens.

A: It looks like the ANTLR folks identified this task long ago. I guess what I'm trying to build is an island grammar, where islands of syntax appear within a sea of text that has no rules applied.
Chapter 12 of Parr's Definitive ANTLR 4 Reference led me to a solution, which involves switching between sublexers when I hit a delimiter.

A: In looking at the way GHC manages literate Haskell files, I think the best approach may be a preprocessing step that "deliterates" the source by turning the non-code sections into something that is more formally specified.
Maybe I have an emit function that takes as a parameter the non-code text. I can preprocess the source with something like:
src.gsub /(\A|\]\])(.*?)(\Z|\[\[)/ 'emit(\2)'


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Leipheimer joins Armstrong's team — ESPN
Filled in News in English 1 Сентябрь 2009 в 3:35, author: KazakhNeRider
By Bonnie D. Ford
Three-time Tour of California winner Levi Leipheimer has signed a two-year deal with Team RadioShack, choosing to continue racing with Lance Armstrong, manager Johan Bruyneel and an organization Leipheimer says is the best fit for him.
"The last two years of my career have been the best, and that's because of the team Johan assembled," said Leipheimer, who also followed Bruyneel to Astana after the 2007 season when the Discovery Channel team folded.
Leipheimer, who will turn 36 in October, is the latest rider to join a roster that will be loaded with experience and somewhat shorter on younger talent, at least for the 2010 season.
Led by Armstrong, who will try to win his eighth Tour de France next year, RadioShack has announced the signings of support riders Jose Luis Rubiera of Spain and Sergio Paulinho of Portugal. Several other riders from Astana -- not including reigning Tour champion Alberto Contador -- are expected to migrate to the new U.S.-based team. Sept. 1 is the date when teams are free to discuss transfers.
But Leipheimer, a Montana native who lives in Santa Rosa, Calif., said his age won't prevent him from remaining one of the most consistent stage racers in the peloton.
"There's a few factors," he said. "I started late. I still have the desire and passion to ride the bike. There's a trend now for riders to go longer and longer. I feel like I'm still getting better."
Leipheimer looked strong at this year's Tour until he crashed on a turn late in Stage 12. He was able to finish the stage but was diagnosed with a broken wrist the next morning and could not continue. He had previously finished sixth in this year's Giro d'Italia and won the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico. Leipheimer has not raced since the Tour de France but is slated to start in the Tour of Missouri next week even though he is not in peak form.
"I think I can be a captain on the road and help someone else win, but to win myself -- I really doubt that," he said.
A former downhill skier, Leipheimer raced as an amateur in Belgium and eventually signed with the Bruyneel-directed U.S. Postal Service team -- although Leipheimer and Armstrong rarely crossed paths, and Leipheimer was not selected to ride for Armstrong's first few Tour victories. After a surprise third-place finish in the Tour of Spain in 2001, Leipheimer jumped to the Dutch Rabobank team and then to Germany's Gerolsteiner and logged three top-10 Tour finishes as a team leader.
However, Leipheimer didn't achieve his dream of getting on a Tour de France podium until he came back under Bruyneel's wing at Discovery Channel in 2007. Leipheimer finished third to teammate Contador that year, the same season in which he won his first Tour of California.
Astana was controversially excluded from the Tour in 2008 because of doping scandals that preceded Bruyneel's tenure there, prompting Leipheimer's supporters to start an ardent "Let Levi Ride" campaign that fell on deaf ears. Leipheimer made the most of his season, taking his second title in California and finishing a narrow second to Contador at the Tour of Spain. That gave Leipheimer three podium (top three) appearances in Grand Tours.
Leipheimer said his relationship with Armstrong was a crucial factor in his decision to sign with RadioShack. The two men became close this season and worked for each other in several races.
The Fort Worth, Texas, based electronics chain also should offer more stability than Astana did this year, as some of that team's Kazakh sponsors failed to meet their financial commitments early this year, resulting in delayed payments for riders and bringing the team to the brink of default at one point.
Leipheimer said he is often asked why he would continue on with a team where Armstrong will be the leader for the Tour rather than trying to pursue his own ambitions. "It's not a handicap," he said. "It forces me to ride stronger."
If anything, Leipheimer has established more of a separate identity -- and become better known in the United States -- while dividing his time between leading and support duties than he was able to do when he was the reserved leader of two European teams. He and his wife, former Canadian racer Odessa Gunn, publicly support animal rescue and children's causes in northern California.
Leipheimer also organized a ride in his home area in early October that will raise funds for charity and to help Santa Rosa mount a bid to host a stage of the Tour of California as the city has in every previous edition. Some 3,500 riders signed up for the ride before entries to the Gran Fondo -- modeled after similar events in Italy -- were closed.
The Tour of California has been shifted from February to May, enabling the race to go to higher terrain and perhaps include a first-ever mountaintop finish. Leipheimer said he expects to go for a fourth straight win there.
U.S.-based Garmin-Slipstream announced several roster additions early Tuesday morning, including veteran South African sprinter Robbie Hunter, who will provide help for maturing talent Tyler Farrar; top domestic rider Tom Zirbel, who finished second to Garmin's Dave Zabriskie in the U.S. time trial championships; Belgian classics specialist Johan Vansummeren; and Peter Stetina, who has been riding for the organization's Under-23 team.
Bonnie D. Ford covers tennis and Olympic sports for ESPN.com.
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- In the gray boxes, replace "The <yxz> element has text content." with "The <yxz> element may contain character data."
My concern is that every element that is not an empty element may contain character data.  Whitespace counts as character data in the way that term is used in [XML 1.0].
With RNG one can talk about having character data strings that satisfies a <text /> pattern (or a datatype), perhaps, and that may be a way to distinguish the character data that matters with regard to providing text to a paragraph.


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Telstra to launch LTE broadband service this month
By Staff Writers on Aug 8, 2011 10:50AM
Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne get CBD coverage.
Telstra has revealed plans to launch its first commercial Long Term Evolution services this month, with the first compatible devices to be sold from 29 August.
The upgraded network, announced in February, would initially provide LTE coverage in a five-kilometre radius of the Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane central business districts.
It followed ongoing testing of the network since the first active services became internally available at the three cities in May.
The network would be made officially available to 2000 managed business and government users through a dual-LTE and HSPA broadband modem.
"The commercial pilot will give some of our customers a taste of the faster speeds, greater capacity and quicker response times that can be available for mobile services on 4G," chief executive David Thodey said in a statement.
The modem would be available starting from $49 a month with 7 GB of included data quota.
The telco expected to make the network available in all state capitals and "selected regional centres" by the end of the year.
Telstra has been reluctant to reveal what speeds end users would be able to see over the network.
Competitors were expected to follow suit on their respective plans for LTE rollouts, with vividwireless and NBN Co both making headway in the past week.
Rival telcos Optus and VHA had signalled plans for their own fourth-generation networks but had yet to commit to timing.
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Telstra 5G clocks 157 Mbps on average, says Opensignal
Telstra pilots its first neurodiversity recruitment program


Here's the latest and greatest from Pink… I wasn't sold at first but now I'm kinda loving it. The video is pretty cool, lots of great costumes and special effects. Of course two remixes of the song have already surfaced from Digital Dog and Buzz Junkies. I've also heard rumors that Junior Vasquez may have been enlisted to produce a remix which is a bit shocking to me seeing as the Vasquez remix of Please Don't Leave Me was a total bomb!
Here is theOriginal music video.
The Digital Dog remix is awesome (as usual), but I find the Buzz Junkies remix a bit too commercial. What do you think?


Watch The Kid (1921) full movie online, download The Kid (1921) full length HD and watch The Kid (1921) streaming online for free.
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Plot Summary : The opportunity name reads: "A comedy as well as a smile–and possibly a tear". As she plants the altruism sickbay in addition to passes a church wedding, Edna contract her spanking new little one as well as a obsecrating make a remark inside a limousine in addition to explodes to commit suicide. The limo is stolen by thieves who forget about the little one by a cow dung can. Charlie the Tramp finds the little one in addition to stamps a marital since him. Five existence later on Edna has grow to be an opera famous person nonetheless achieves altruism perform since slum adolescents inside trust of detecting her boy. A medical expert dropped a row to by Edna discovers the make a remark as well as the detail with statement to the Kid in addition to reports it to the authorities who approach to seize him aloof from Charlie. Before he arrives at the Orphan Asylum Charlie steals him get a person out of a tight spot in addition to eliminates him to a flophouse. The proprietor reads of a gift since the Kid in addition to eliminates him to Edna. Charlie is later on wakened by an ilk policeman who reunites him as well as the Kid at Edna's mansion.


We heard great news for green building today: the California Energy Commission approved energy efficiency standards for new homes and commercial buildings. Beginning in January 2014, building energy efficiency standards will be 25 percent more efficient than current standards for residential construction and 30 percent better for nonresidential construction. Long-term win: homeowners will save thousands on gas and electricity costs over time. Short-term win: this move is expected to create an estimated 3,500 building jobs in its first year of implementation.
"California is again at the forefront of the fight to stem climate change and Global Green supported this effort by the CEC to strengthen building codes for new construction," said Mary Lueveno, director of our Policy and Legislative Affairs department. "We are also leading the charge to ensure that our existing buildings are as energy efficient as possible through the implementation of the Energy Efficiency in Existing Buildings Law (AB 758) at the CEC."


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In California, farm workers have a right to shade
U.S. Department of Agriculture / Flickr
During soaring heatwaves, the state requires water, breaks, and a simple tarp—as long as it's big enough for the whole farm crew.
Summer harvest is underway in California's San Joaquin Valley. And temperatures in the epicenter of the state's farm economy are expected to reach 99 degrees on Thursday. That means it's time for the United Farm Workers, a union representing thousands of workers across the state, to do what it does every summer: Get the word out about staying cool in the shade.
Since 2005, California has required that farm workers have shade for breaks, under a canopy or raised tent, for example, and access to cool, clean drinking water. After a spate of heat-related deaths that year, then-Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, a Republican, developed new emergency safety regulations and called on employers to voluntarily enact them. Like construction workers, gardeners, and other outdoor workers, farm workers are at risk of developing heat-related illnesses, like exhaustion or heat stroke, during what are often 10- or 12-hour shifts during the hottest part of the day.
But too often, the United Farm Workers has said, those protections—which were the first in the nation—aren't being followed. In lawsuits filed in 2009 and 2012, the union, founded by labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez, alleged that employers took advantage of the rules. They weren't written clearly—the regulations didn't say how close the water and shade had to be to the workers. Plus, overburdened inspectors often lacked enough evidence to pursue complaints.
Field workers should have access to drinking water that's "fresh, pure, and suitably cool," and "located as close as practicable" to their worksites.
One farm, for instance, had strung a ragged tarp "across four sticks, just a few feet off the ground," which barely offered any relief for the workers picking vegetables in 86-degree heat, the union alleged. Another, a Bakersfield-area farm called Valpredo, where a worker died from heatstroke in 2005, offered a small beach umbrella, dangling over a water cooler. Cal/OSHA, the state agency that regulates workplace safety, failed to issue citations, in part because it didn't observe workers when it visited the farms, according to the complaint.
So, since 2015, as part of a settlement of those lawsuits, the union has had a direct line to Cal/OSHA to make those complaints, and include employer contacts, incident locations, photographs, and other evidence of violations. Being able to file complaints directly is crucially important in California, where there are as many as 800,000 farmworkers, many of whom are undocumented and may be afraid to go to a government agency, says Marc Grossman, a spokesman for the union.
That's why the United Farm Workers is on Twitter, asking people to call in if they see crummy, ineffective shade as they're cruising down a county road. The union can file on the workers' behalf. And it's advertising to workers and members of the public asking to be made aware of violations could be effective: The posts have been retweeted tens of thousands times over. (The union also hands out flyers at farms.)
Since the settlement, the heat illness prevention regulations, as they're known, have been beefed up, and given more specifics. And on the surface, the rules sound pretty easy to follow. Field workers should have access to drinking water that's "fresh, pure, and suitably cool," and "located as close as practicable" to their worksites. That means in multiple locations on larger farms. There should be enough water, the regulations say, to provide one quart per employee per hour. Workers are encouraged to break their consumption up into four drinks.
Shade, too, is pretty straightforward. When the temperature exceeds 80 degrees, the requirement is areas with permanent shade that are either open-air or ventilated. That's not trees in an orchard—when the sun moves, so does the shade. Nor is it a pile of pipes, on a wheeled rig a few feet off the ground, that workers can crawl under to escape the heat, as a state pamphlet shows. That's a laughable premise, but one that's rooted in the reality of farm labor.
When temperatures soar above 95 degrees, employers have to make sure that workers take that 10-minute cool-down breaks every two hours.
Employers have to provide shade structures that, collectively, are large enough to accommodate every worker on a lunch or rest break, and give them enough space so they're not in physical contact with each other. Grossman says an ideal structure is something like a pop-up canopy tent, erected on a truck rig, that can be moved around the fields as the workers move onto new rows.
Breaks are a little trickier. Under the regulations, workers should take regular "preventative cool-down rests" in the shade to help their bodies relieve some of the excess heat. But many field workers are paid a piece-rate, so time spent out of the fields, cooling in the shade, means fruits that aren't picked and bins that aren't bought.
In extreme, high-heat conditions, like those in the Central Valley right now, the onus falls partly on employers to monitor workers for early signs of heat illness, and "ascertain the condition of employees at regular intervals." For some crews, that could require walkie-talkie check-ins. When temperatures soar above 95 degrees, employers have to make sure that workers take those 10-minute cool-down breaks every two hours.
Farms are also required to train their workers to identify the common signs or symptoms of heat exhaustion—such as dizziness, headaches, weakness, and cramping—before it becomes the more serious heat stroke. The managers are required to know the warning signs of that condition, too: fainting, convulsions, and confusion, and to have emergency plans ready to deploy.
"People get exhausted. They get lethargic. They get confused," David Eisenman, a public health professor at UCLA, has told me, describing symptoms of heat exhaustion. When that happens, people are less likely to reach for water. Too much heat overwhelms the body's regulatory system and can cause organ failure and heart attacks.
For now, California is one of only three states—the others are Minnesota and Washington—with heat illness rules for farm workers. Grossman says the union is hoping the model catches on nationally. In the meantime, maybe a little Twitter-shaming of janky tarps will get the ball rolling.
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Sam Bloch is a contributing writer for The Counter, where he covers business, environment and culture. He has also written for The New York Times, L.A. Weekly, Places Journal, Art in America and other publications, and is currently working on his first book, a work of narrative nonfiction about shade, for Random House.
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Pixar pioneers win 'the Noble prize of Computing' (BBC News)
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1986 1995 2020 association for computing machinery graphics group lucasfilm computer graphics division renderman steve jobs toy story turing award
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The path not taken.
Pixar animators win 'Nobel Prize' of computing
The men who made Toy Story and Finding Nemo possible speak to the BBC about their Turing Award win.
www.bbc.com
In the opening scene of Toy Story, released in 1995, a cluster of boxes is scattered across a child's bedroom. The sun streams into the room as a Mr Potato Head doll demands money from a seemingly stricken cast of plastic and plush toys outside a cardboard bank.
Into the picture arrives the hero - a cowboy sheriff made of plastic and fabric with a pull-string to make him speak. The sheriff casts a shadow over the villainous potato who flees from the law.
It's a scene plucked from a child's imagination. It was also the culmination of decades of development in computer animation.
This year two of the men behind those advancements, Ed Catmull and Pat Hanrahan, are the recipients of the Turing Award. The award recognizes "lasting and major" contributions to the field of computing and is considered to be the "Nobel Prize" of computer science.
The award is given by the Association for Computing Machinery and comes with a $1m (£800,000) cash prize split between the winners.
To make Toy Story and other computer-animated films possible, Dr Catmull, Dr Hanrahan and their teams had to develop ways to get computers to visualize three-dimensional objects.
During his postdoctoral studies, Dr Catmull created a way to make a computer to recognize a curved surface. Once developers had a mathematically defined curve surface they could begin to add more features to it - like texture and depth.
"Step by step you figure out what kind of lighting should be applied. Then you begin to put in the physics of it because plastic reflects light one way and metal reflects it in a very different way," Dr Catmull explains.
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Q: C# Passing Type as a variable. How to accomplish? I have some code that I want to be able to reuse. To do this I need to pass the DbSet type in dynamically. How would I get this to work?
 public virtual DbSet<Runlist> Runlists { get; set; }

public void Method(Type myType)
{
    using (var ctx = new FpContext())
    {
        Type myVariableType = myType;
        var table = "myTable";

        var sql = ctx.Database
            .SqlQuery<myVariableType>("SELECT * FROM  @table WHERE (UserId = @userid)"
            , new SqlParameter("@userid", user.Id)
            , new SqlParameter("@table", table)).ToList();
    }

foreach (var r in sql)
{
    foreach (XElement e in xmlDoc.Descendants(ns + "RateRequest"))
    {
        var originCode = e.Element(ns + "RequestedShipment").Element(ns + "Shipper").Element(ns + "Address").Element(ns + "PostalCode");
        var postalCode = e.Element(ns + "RequestedShipment").Element(ns + "Recipient").Element(ns + "Address").Element(ns + "PostalCode");
        var shipTime = e.Element(ns + "RequestedShipment").Element(ns + "ShipTimestamp");
        var serviceType = e.Element(ns + "RequestedShipment").Element(ns + "ServiceType");
        var totalWeight = e.Element(ns + "RequestedShipment").Element(ns + "TotalWeight").Element(ns + "Value");
        var packageCount = e.Element(ns + "RequestedShipment").Element(ns + "PackageCount");
        var weight = e.Element(ns + "RequestedShipment").Element(ns + "RequestedPackageLineItems").Element(ns + "Weight").Element(ns + "Value");

        originCode.SetValue(origin);
        postalCode.SetValue(r.Zipcode);
        shipTime.SetValue(dt);
        serviceType.SetValue("FEDEX_GROUND");
        totalWeight.SetValue(r.TotalWeight);
        packageCount.SetValue(r.BoxCount);
        weight.SetValue(r.Weight);
    }

    xmlDoc.Save(HttpContext.Current.Server.MapPath("~/Requests/SoapRequest_v24.xml"));

}
}

I have posted additional code to try and explain more to what I am trying to accomplish.

A: If you are using SqlQuery method from EntityFramework there is an overload that receives the type as parameter, so your code could be something like:
public void Method(Type myType)
{
    using (var ctx = new FpContext())
    {
        Type myVariableType = myType;
        var table = "myTable";

        var sql = ctx.Database
            .SqlQuery(myVariableType, "SELECT * FROM  @table WHERE (UserId = @userid)"
            , new SqlParameter("@userid", user.Id)
            , new SqlParameter("@table", table)).ToList();
    }
}

You can check that method here.