""I have an urgent assignment for you, and there isn't any time to waste. We've just launched the ADRIFT Project, and something has gone terribly wrong. The ship will be over your house in 5.3 minutes to beam you aboard. We need you to test all the major areas to make sure we're not getting false readings. It is a very difficult task and Drifters around the world are depending on you. I know you can do it. You will be the only human on board. Be on the lookout for DARWIN. I think it's the cause of the false readings we're getting. It may have tampered with the ADRIFT-O-Sweep too. I knew that robot should have been tested more." The future of ADRIFT lies in your hands..."
"Corny" was the first thing that sprung to mind when starting this game. You, it turns out, are the captain of a starship called the Beta-Drifter on which something has gone horribly wrong. At your disposal you have the ADRIFT-O-Sweep and the Drift-O-Com. You have to get everything shipshape (pun intended) before the next ADRIFT release as Drifters are getting restless.
I read the intro and groaned. We've had ADRIFTmas Party, ADRIFTmaze and ADRIFT-O-Rama in the past so I guess it was only a matter of time before ADRIFT Project came along. Fortunately it gets a little better.
Eventually anyway. The first location poses a couple of bugs in that an exit is listed to the south but you're not able to progress that way and instead get hit with the default "you can't go in any direction!" There's also a vent by the southern door with some writing above it which you're not able to read or even examine. The writing is listed in the room description (and not just this room description but several different ones throughout the game) yet you're told you can't see it. For the first location aboard a ship called the Beta-Drifter, this showed an alarming lack of beta-testing.
But as I said, things get better. The Beta-Drifter is a nicely described ship and location descriptions are well written and informative. I didn't spot any real errors in the spelling or grammar departments, although the weird spacing in the text (a fault with many of Mystery's recent games) was apparent as always which led to the display on the screen looking a bit odd at times. However, some of the descriptions are a little dry: "The Drift-O-Sphere is a deep green and looks to be holding a lush forest eco system. The green Drift-O-Sphere is medium sized." This kind of description smacks of lazy writing and just doesn't have a natural feel to it.
Conversation is in the "ask [someone] about [subject]" format and while I managed to get a few responses from Luna, none of them were very helpful. The subject of DARWIN – a robot run amok who seems to wander around the ship and do nothing useful – doesn't gain a useful response. After trying lots of different things that I thought might garner a helpful response (with varying levels of failure) I began to wonder if Luna actually served a purpose at all or if she was merely an attempt to include an NPC into a game that would have otherwise lacked one altogether.
Overall I didn't mind the ADRIFT Project – it was reasonably well written and had a few interesting puzzles – but it didn't do much for me either. It was a difficult game (or maybe I just didn't have the willpower for another name-dropping exercise) and while it uses the system's built in hints, these either give away far too much or don't tell you enough. For any problem you're really stuck on, the hints are next to useless.
But not a bad game.


text:
using System;
using System.ComponentModel;
using System.Drawing;
using System.Drawing.Drawing2D;
using System.Drawing.Text;
using System.Windows.Forms;

namespace DotSpatial.Symbology.Forms
{
    /// <summary>
    /// A button that is a certain color with beveled edges. The default use of this control is to work as a simple
    /// color dialog launcher that happens to show a preview of the currently selected color.
    /// </summary>
    [DefaultEvent("ColorChanged")]
    public class ColorButton : Control
    {
        #region Fields

        private Color _color;
        private bool _isDown;

        #endregion

        #region Constructors

        /// <summary>
        /// Initializes a new instance of the <see cref="ColorButton"/> class.
        /// </summary>
        public ColorButton()
        {
            _color = Color.Blue;
            LaunchDialogOnClick = true;
        }

        #endregion

        #region Events

        /// <summary>
        /// Occurs when the color has changed.
        /// </summary>
        public event EventHandler ColorChanged;

        #endregion

        #region Properties

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets the floating point radius between the outside of the button and the flat central portion.
        /// </summary>
        [Description("Gets or sets the floating point radius between the outside of the button and the flat central portion.")]
        public int BevelRadius { get; set; }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets the color of this button
        /// </summary>
        [Description("Gets or sets the color of this button")]
        public Color Color
        {
            get
            {
                return _color;
            }

            set
            {
                _color = value;
                Invalidate();
                OnColorChanged();
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets a value indicating whether this button should launch a
        /// color dialog to alter its color when it is clicked.
        /// </summary>
        [Description("Gets or sets a boolean that indicates whether this button should launch a color dialog to alter its color when it is clicked.")]
        public bool LaunchDialogOnClick { get; set; }

        /// <summary>
        /// Gets or sets the rounding radius that controls how rounded this button appears
        /// </summary>
        [Description("Gets or sets the rounding radius that controls how rounded this button appears")]
        public int RoundingRadius { get; set; }

        #endregion

        #region Methods

        /// <summary>
        /// Sets the color but will not fire the ColorChanged event.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="color">The color.</param>
        public void SetColorQuietly(Color color)
        {
            _color = color;
            Invalidate();
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Clicking launches a color dialog by default.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="e">The event args.</param>
        protected override void OnClick(EventArgs e)
        {
            if (LaunchDialogOnClick)
            {
                using (ColorDialog cd = new ColorDialog
                {
                    AnyColor = true,
                    CustomColors = new[] { ToDialogColor(_color) },
                    Color = _color
                })
                {
                    if (cd.ShowDialog() != DialogResult.OK) return;
                    Color = cd.Color;
                }
            }

            base.OnClick(e);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Fires the ColorChanged event
        /// </summary>
        protected virtual void OnColorChanged()
        {
            ColorChanged?.Invoke(this, EventArgs.Empty);
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Custom drawing code
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="g">The graphics object used for drawing.</param>
        /// <param name="clipRectangle">The clip rectangle.</param>
        protected virtual void OnDraw(Graphics g, Rectangle clipRectangle)
        {
            Rectangle bounds = new Rectangle(0, 0, Width - 1, Height - 1);

            // Even when fully transparent, I would like to see a "glass like" reflective appearance
            Color first = _isDown ? Color.FromArgb(80, Color.DarkCyan).Darker(.3F) : Color.FromArgb(80, Color.LightCyan.Lighter(.3F));
            Color second = _isDown ? Color.FromArgb(80, Color.LightCyan.Lighter(.3F)) : Color.FromArgb(80, Color.DarkCyan).Darker(.3F);
            Color first2 = _isDown ? _color.Darker(.4F) : _color.Lighter(.3F);
            Color second2 = _isDown ? _color.Lighter(.2F) : _color.Darker(.3F);

            int rad = Math.Min(Math.Min(RoundingRadius, Width / 2), Height / 2);

            using (GraphicsPath gp = new GraphicsPath())
            {
                gp.AddRoundedRectangle(bounds, rad);

                using (var crystalBrush = new LinearGradientBrush(new Point(0, 0), new Point(bounds.Width, bounds.Height), first, second))
                {
                    g.FillPath(crystalBrush, gp);
                }

                using (var lgb = new LinearGradientBrush(new Point(0, 0), new Point(bounds.Width, bounds.Height), first2, second2))
                {
                    g.FillPath(lgb, gp);
                }
            }

            var bevel2 = BevelRadius * 2;
            if (Width >= bevel2 && Height >= bevel2)
            {
                Rectangle inner = new Rectangle(bounds.Left + BevelRadius, bounds.Top + BevelRadius, bounds.Width - bevel2, bounds.Height - bevel2);
                using (var gp = new GraphicsPath())
                {
                    int rRad = RoundingRadius - BevelRadius;
                    if (rRad < 0) rRad = 0;
                    gp.AddRoundedRectangle(inner, rRad);

                    Color cPlain = Color.FromArgb(20, Color.Cyan);
                    using (SolidBrush back = new SolidBrush(BackColor))
                    {
                        g.FillPath(back, gp);
                    }

                    using (SolidBrush crystalFlat = new SolidBrush(cPlain))
                    {
                        g.FillPath(crystalFlat, gp);
                    }

                    using (Brush b = new SolidBrush(_color))
                    {
                        g.FillPath(b, gp);
                    }
                }
            }
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// when the mouse down event is received this also "depresses" the button
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="e">The event args.</param>
        protected override void OnMouseDown(MouseEventArgs e)
        {
            if ((e.Button & MouseButtons.Left) == MouseButtons.Left)
            {
                _isDown = true;
            }

            base.OnMouseDown(e);
            Invalidate();
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Handles the situation where the mouse is moving up.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="e">The event args.</param>
        protected override void OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
        {
            if ((e.Button & MouseButtons.Left) == MouseButtons.Left)
            {
                _isDown = false;
            }

            base.OnMouseUp(e);
            Invalidate();
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Sets up a bitmap to use as a double buffer for doing all the drawing code.
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="e">The event args.</param>
        protected override void OnPaint(PaintEventArgs e)
        {
            Rectangle clip = e.ClipRectangle;
            if (clip.IsEmpty)
            {
                clip = ClientRectangle;
            }

            Bitmap bmp = new Bitmap(clip.Width, clip.Height);
            Graphics g = Graphics.FromImage(bmp);
            g.SmoothingMode = SmoothingMode.AntiAlias;
            g.TextRenderingHint = TextRenderingHint.AntiAlias;
            g.Clear(BackColor);
            g.TranslateTransform(-clip.X, -clip.Y);
            OnDraw(g, clip);
            e.Graphics.DrawImage(bmp, clip, new Rectangle(0, 0, clip.Width, clip.Height), GraphicsUnit.Pixel);
            g.Dispose();
        }

        /// <summary>
        /// Cancels the on paint background event to prevent flicker
        /// </summary>
        /// <param name="e">The event args.</param>
        protected override void OnPaintBackground(PaintEventArgs e)
        {
        }

        private static int ToDialogColor(Color color)
        {
            return color.R + (color.G << 8) + (color.B << 16);
        }

        #endregion
    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


The ANGORA is made of high grade silicone with ABS plastic around the controls and is Phthalate free.
The ANGORA is water resistant and is easy to clean with an antibacterial toy cleaner or mild soap and water. To charge the unit, insert the charging plug into the socket labeled DC located at the base. A 60 minute charge will last up to 180 minutes.


This year the workshop welcomed speakers presenting topics ranging from bioprinting methods to nanofabrication topics. Speakers included Dr. Matthew Peña, Dr. Tim Gilheart, Julio Aleman, Ryan Lutrell, and Stephanie Davis. Dr. Helen Lu, Vice Chair and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University, gave the keynote presentation on Biofabrication for Interface Tissue Engineering.
Course material covered advanced topics in bioprinting and biofabrication such as printing with cellular components, assessing printability of custom materials, design considerations for 3D printing, and presurgical planning with 3D printing. Presenters and attendees also discussed techniques including bioprinting, melt-electrospinning writing, fusion deposition modeling, and more. Attendees were given a chance to bring their own biomaterial and work with experts to create a printing paradigm with it on bioprinters available in the Biomaterials Lab. Other hands-on exercises included learning how to use a 3D printing welding technique to construct complex tissue scaffolds and how to print vascularized structures for organ-on-a-chip models.
Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success, including our sponsors from Stratasys (https://www.stratasys.com/) and CellInk (https://cellink.com/). We look forward to hosting the Biofabrication Workshop again next year.
Workshop attendees examining their first bioprinting components from the printer.
Workshop attendees learning how to print organs on a chip.


Roberto Cavalli offers luxurious innovations for your underwear and swimwear!
Roberto Cavalli, an Italian brand, celebrates its 40th birthday and everybody can join the celebration by wearing even just one piece of his collection. Italian designer Roberto Cavalli creates men and women collections and, as the right visionary person, he adds plenty of fashion accessories, underwear and swimwear. He knows very well that even though not everybody can afford expensive clothes of his haute couture collections there are many fashion-lovers who will enjoy underwear, swimwear or T-shirt by Cavalli. Now, you can have genuine products guaranteed at Dessue.com.
You can buy the best of Roberto and Just Cavalli underwear and swimwear at brand internet shop Dessue.com. As the official seller of this brand, Dessue.com guarantees 100% genuineness of the products and you will be among the very first customers who are able to have new released collections. You can choose between 12to12 underwear collection which is available throughout the year or so called Fashion collection which is a limited collection for each season. The collection includes briefs, boxers, T-shirts and swimwear.
Briefs and boxers of the current Roberto and Just Cavalli collections which are available at Dessue.com are made in very comfortable and practical cutting. Advanced cuttings are combined with a very visible branding. The more decent design underlines the luxury of the brand and definitely declares your fashion consciousness.
Limited collections of Roberto Cavalli/Just Cavalli underwear will support your uniqueness.
The limited short time of selling and the limited amount of products guarantee you will be in spotlight. So do not hesitate for too long because only those who shop first minute have opportunity to get all products before they are sold out. Choose among the most attractive underwear of the season.
Roberto Cavalli covers quite a number of brands, among which, the Roberto Cavalli and young Just Cavalli, which was established in 1998 as a brand for young people with a young fresh design, are the most significant.
Are you looking for original and practical swimwear? Try double sided swimwear by Just Cavalli!
Dessue.com offers also plenty of brand swimwear collections along with underwear collections. Swimwear by the lover of innovations and original solutions, designer Roberto Cavalli, are not missing. This summer collection includes double sided briefs and shorts with two different colours, one on the inner and other on the outer side. It is up to you which colour you prefer at the moment.
Find an original Just Cavalli present for your girlfriend too!
Are you dreaming of George Clooney's beautiful girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis? Stop dreaming. Buy Just Cavalli lingerie for your girlfriend too! Elisabetta was posing in this advertisement for new collection of Roberto Cavalli lingerie wearing the same lingerie as you can find at our internet shop. Surprise your girlfriend with the same original lingerie.
Dessue brings absolutely new and the most favourite men's top brands from all around the world. As the official and exclusive distributor of C-In2 – New York, NYC, Rufskin – San Diego, CA, Gigo – Miami, FL and Sauvage – Los Angeles, CA and, in addition, the official exclusive internet seller in Czech and Slovakia of D&G, Dolce&Gabbana, Roberto&Just Cavalli, John Galliano, and Guess, we offer you exclusive assortment of products of these brands. We constantly extend the portfolio of these American and Australian brands which are on the top in the fashion industry and thanks to Dessue these brands arrive to Europe and you can have them in your closets. At the moment, there are over a thousand products available at the internet shop Dessue.com.


"These results show ancient Venus may have been a very different place than it is today," siad Michael Way, a researcher at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. Venus today is a hellish world. It has a crushing carbon dioxide atmosphere 90 times as thick as Earth's. There is almost no water vapor. Temperatures reach 864 degrees Fahrenheit (462 degrees Celsius) at its surface.
Venus may have had a shallow liquid-water ocean and habitable surface temperatures for up to 2 billion years of its early history, according to computer modeling of the planet's ancient climate by scientists at NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York. The findings, published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, were obtained with a model similar to the type used to predict future climate change on Earth.
"Many of the same tools we use to model climate change on Earth can be adapted to study climates on other planets, both past and present," said Michael Way, a researcher at GISS and the paper's lead author. The research was done as part of NASA's Planetary Science Astrobiology program through the Nexus for Exoplanet System Science (NExSS) program, which seeks to search for life on planets orbiting other stars, or exoplanets, by combining insights from the fields of astrophysics, planetary science, heliophysics, and Earth science.
With no water left on the surface, carbon dioxide built up in the atmosphere, leading to a so-called runaway greenhouse effect that created present conditions.
Previous studies have shown that how fast a planet spins on its axis affects whether it has a habitable climate. A day on Venus is 117 Earth days. Until recently, it was assumed that a thick atmosphere like that of modern Venus was required for the planet to have today's slow rotation rate.
However, newer research has shown that a thin atmosphere like that of modern Earth could have produced the same result. That means an ancient Venus with an Earth-like atmosphere could have had the same rotation rate it has today.
This type of surface appears ideal for making a planet habitable; there seems to have been enough water to support abundant life, with sufficient land to reduce the planet's sensitivity to changes from incoming sunlight.
Way and his GISS colleagues simulated conditions of a hypothetical early Venus with an atmosphere similar to Earth's, a day as long as Venus' current day, and a shallow ocean consistent with early data from the Pioneer spacecraft.


Cast member Krysten Ritter gives an update for the third season of the hit Marvel Netflix series.
The latest updates and spoilers for "Jessica Jones" Season 3 will feature the preparation for its production and more details about Jessica's changes in the story. The series' main star Krysten Ritter talked about what her character is going through after the events of the second season and how these changes can affect her worldview.
Ritter also shared how she prepares herself for season 3's production as the latter talks about getting into physical shape and long hours of work. The third season will deal will Jessica finally moving forward with her life after losing her mother and her friends in the aftermath of her personal crusade.
Krysten Ritter made her appearance during the Comicpalooza event in Houston, Texas and offered her thoughts on Jessica Jones in the third season. Ritter stated that her character has learned a lot from her encounters in the first and second seasons, and this allowed her to see the good in herself, despite the criticisms she faces every day. The latter also teased a more "heroic" and positive Jessica Jones in the show.
"Maybe we'll get to see her be a bit of a hero, maybe we get to see her move forward in a more positive way.
Maybe we see her hating herself less," Ritter said. "I don't think it's gonna be sunshine be like sunshine and rainbows for Jessica Jones anytime soon. But I'd love to see her - even if it's a small step - step into her potential."
The Hashtag Show previously reported that four characters will be added into the show's third season. The first two characters; Elliot and Collins, are teased to be the show's versions of Edward Garner and Curtis Jackson a.k.a Power Broker.
Edward Garner will likely exploit Jessica's powers in a negative way, similar to how Kilgrave used her in the season 1.
Curtis Broker in the show will likely be one of the superpowered individuals that were experimented on by IGH, and he will have the same powers as his comic book counterpart.
Ritter confirmed during the Comicpalooza event (via ComicBook) that season 3 will be filming very soon. The latter stated that she has been boxing and training her body to be physically fit for the stunts and explained that she needs the stamina for the long hours of work ahead.
While the plot of season 3 is still unknown, Marvel fans are expecting a darker twist in Jessica's life after she came to terms with what happened to her in the past seasons.
The show will feature Trish Walker getting superpowers and becoming a vigilante Hellcat. His former friend and employee, Malcolm Ducasse now works alongside Jeri Hogarth and he will prove to be a potential rival for Jessica.


Philippines, Mil. Sta. No. 1, Philippine Isls, Registered. Sep 20 1900, light strike of purple cds on heavy linen-lined buff registered cover to Germany bearing 1¢ green (213), 2¢ red (214), 5¢ blue (216) and two 10¢ brown (217) singles, all tied by fancy geometric cork cancels prepaying four-times the 5¢ UPU rate plus 8¢ registry fee, light strike of black "Manila R. No." framed registry handstamp, reverse with Giessen (10.25) arrival cds, bottom 10¢ corner perf flaw, Very Fine and scarce registered use.
Scott No. 213-214, 216-217 Estimate $300 - 400.
Puerto Rico, 1899, 1¢-2, 5¢ and 1901, 8¢, each tied by Spanish "R" framed cancels, purple "Registered, Ponce, Porto Rico. Jul 21, 1899" cds on 5¢ blue (U15) entire to Sidney Iowa., New York (7.31) transit oval backstamp; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 210, 211 (2), 216, 222 Estimate $200 - 300.
Puerto Rico, Postage Due, 1899, 10¢ deep claret, overprint at 25 degree angle, corner margin block of 4, grid cancels, well centered, bold color, Very Fine, a very scarce used position multiple; with 2014 P.F. certificate.
Scott No. J3a Estimate $200 - 300.


Urban Development is aiming at an attractive and resilient city, in terms of economical, social and environmental aspects. The department of Engineering Consultants is responsible for the design and construction of sustainable infrastructure and public space in the city. The City Management department, is responsible for the maintenance of the city infrastructure. Several programs on Circular Economy, Smart City, Asset management, Sustainability and Energy are being carried out.


text:
BAKA NOT NICE '4MILLI' MIXTAPE: OVO SOUND ROOKIE MAKES LABEL DEBUT
Drake wingman Baka Not Nice steps into the spotlight with the release on Friday (Aug. 3) of his debut project 4Milli.
The eight-song mixtape features Baka's breakout song "Live Up to My Name," co-written by Drake. It also includes singles "Junior High" and "Money in the Bank," which received videos in July and January, respectively.
The mixtape drops via OVO Sound, to which Drake signed the Toronto rapper in June 2017. The signing came two months after Baka was released from prison for human trafficking and assault charges. He formerly worked as Drizzy's security guard
"When [he] got out of jail, there's a lot of different paths that he could have took. He decided to focus on music," Drake said in a press conference announcing the deal. "I just want to give this pen to my brother. I love you, G. Trust me. You've been holding it down for a long time."
Drizzy's label celebrated the release by dedicating Friday's episode of OVO Sound Radio to Baka, who contributed a guest mix alongside Oliver El-Khatib.
You can listen to Baka Not Nice's 4Milli tape and check out the tracklist and cover art below.
Baka Not Nice's 4Milli Mixtape Tracklist
1. "I'm a Dog"
2. "Live Up to My Name"
3. "Cream of the Crop"
4. "Dope Game"
5. "Tings on Me"
6. "Junior High"
7. "Money in the Bank"
8. "Gimme That Work"
Rapper Mac Miller dies aged 26
Drake Releases Double LP "Scorpion"
Twitter Anoints Drake The G.O.A.T. Before Anyone Even Heard All Of "Scorpion"

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


BPC Action commends Reps. Dave Brat (R-VA) and Tom O'Halleran (D-AZ) for introducing H.R. 5889, the Recognizing Early Childhood Trauma Related to Substance Abuse Act. We are pleased they are taking a step to deal with substance abuse addictions' marks on children.
Substance abuse effects entire families. In recent years, the opioid epidemic has afflicted large segments of the population, yet its youngest victims are often overlooked. Studies have shown that steps can be taken to support families to lessen challenges children exposed to opioids face. We must work to guarantee that all those who care for children exposed to substance abuse have received the training and preparation they need to meet children's needs and support healthy development.
H.R. 5889 is a good step towards improving and supporting the well-being of young children. When it comes to the opioid epidemic, we must recognize the importance of treating the entire family.
More must be done to educate the parents, grandparents, child caregivers, and Head Start teachers who work with, teach, and care for children affected by this issue. BPC Action looks forward to working with Congress to pass this important legislation and to working with both Congress and federal agencies to ensure young children's developmental needs are met.


text:
Mashle Is the Answer to Harry Potter (No, Really)
Posted on August 25, 2021 by sdshamshel
Harry Potter is synonymous with magical school fantasy, defining the genre for an entire generation. However, one criticism I increasingly see is that it's more about maintaining/restoring the status quo rather than trying to effect a real and lasting positive societal change that goes beyond defeating evil. While it's a bit unfair to pigeonhole the books in this way, it's also hard to deny that Harry Potter eschews structural issues about the world it presents, and that this is not all that uncommon in similar fiction.
That's why the last place I expected to see a more boldly progressive take on the inequities of a wizarding society would come in the form of a comedic shounen manga called Mashle: Magic & Muscles.
I want to be clear that Mashle is not some leftist manifesto that proudly announces its overthrowing of capitalist oppressors. Jack London's The Iron Heel this most certainly is not. But when you compare how Mashle and Harry Potter tackle the same premise, the differences stand out.
Both protagonists, Harry Potter and Mash Burnedead, enroll in a magic school where they must deal with being outsiders while also being under the benevolent watch of the school's wise, old leader. However, whereas Harry Potter at the start is simply inexperienced with wizardry but has potential for greatness, Mash is completely incapable of magic. In order to get through his classes and achieve his goal of becoming Divine Visionary (a motivation from the beginning unlike Harry's initial uncertainty), Mash has to overcome his disadvantage through sheer physical power.
The contest between Mash's muscles and the occult abilities he contends with is generally played for laughs, but there's another layer to that contrast. Sure, it's funny to see his "magic" be activating different muscle groups and his "spells" amount to suplexes and punches to the face. Yet, because he is doing this purely through his human physiology, his victories over other students both read differently from Harry's accomplishments and are received differently by the very mages he bests. By beating them without magic, Mash makes his opponents realize on some level that they are themselves victims—because they get drawn into the incessant and blinding obsession with hierarchy and power. The problem is not exclusive to any specific group of rogue ne'er-do-wells, it's systemic.
Mash himself is not a sharp mind capable of bold leadership. He's from that Goku/Luffy/Saitama lineage where thinking is not their strong suit. He merely wants to live a comfortable life with his grandfather, but he's forced to attempt the impossible and become the top of a magical school because his world despises the weak. Mash defies his society in multiple ways: upending what strength means, as well as rejecting the notion that those with less deserve less.
Around Chapter 65, the "Voldemort" of the series is revealed, as are Mash's true origins. While not quite the same as the concept of horcruxes relative to Harry and Voldemort, Mash and the main villain share a similar connection. Mash turns out not to be the everyman he assumed himself to be, but that doesn't change the fact that he uses his particular skills to upend people's preconceived notions. The difference between Harry discovering the magic within and Mash working to overcome the magic he lacks remains stark.
That all said, it's hard to think of Mashle as being in the same league as Harry Potter when it comes to the ability to capture people's imaginations. It simply doesn't have that sense of wonder that makes Harry Potter so enduring; instead, it goes for lots of comedy, absurdity, and the occasional cool fight. Spiritually, it's cut from the same cloth as Kinnikuman and early Dragon Ball, during the kid Goku era. I have trouble seeing children running around pretending to be Mash because Mashle doesn't really provide for that.
Mashle and Harry Potter both operate under the idea that the power of love is in a category of its own. But where Harry Potter's is either abstract in its sentimentality or all too literal, Mashle's manifests in a grandfather taught the value of human life, and a grandson who strives to live up to that ideal through both word and deed.
This entry was posted in manga, philosophy, review and tagged harry potter, mashle, shounen jump. Bookmark the permalink.
← Farewell, Old Friend—Evangelion 3.0+1.01: Thrice Upon a Time
It's the 'Hara Knock Life: Hashikko Ensemble, Chapter 43 →


text:
Ballon d´Or: Mane overlooked for being African, claims Kouyate
Sadio Mane would have won the Ballon d'Or if he was European or Brazilian, according to the Liverpool forward's Senegal team-mate Cheikhou Kouyate.
Mane came fourth in the final standings with 347 votes from the panel of world football journalists, behind winner Lionel Messi (686 votes) of Barcelona, Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk (679) and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo (476).
As well as helping his team to Champions League glory in June, Mane has continually excelled in domestic action for the Premier League's runaway leaders and Kouyate, who was part of the Palace team that lost 2-1 to Mane's Liverpool in November, suggested the 27-year-old was overlooked due to an anti-African bias.
"For me this Ballon d'Or is for Sadio Mane, there is no doubt about that," Kouyate told The Mirror.
"Listen, if Sadio was a Brazilian or a European there would not have been no debate.
"It would have been him for the award straight away and it's not because I play with him at international level, or because I know him; it's just what people who watch football feel.
"Just go back and watch what he did for both club and country and you will see in between the lines that no one has been better than him."
Sadio Mane and @MoSalah have been named in the 10-man shortlist for the #CAFAwards2019 pic.twitter.com/F40XdD5YVJ
Mane was instrumental in Senegal's run to the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring three goals in five appearances before they were beaten 1-0 by Algeria at the last hurdle.
Kouyate added: "We all know that Messi is really good, maybe the greatest player, but last season, come on.
"Maybe it's not just football that they look at because there is no way three people had a better season than him [Mane].
"It's just unbelievable how some people are judged but that is not fair."


A number of us favor meeting at cafe's because of the feeling and exuberance thats wrapped around at each cafe joint. Faith and Reynan needed to catch these cafe moments thus we wound up doing a fun shoot at the Starbucks cafe in Dubai. Other than the cushy atmosphere, the couple incredibly helped us in catching those genuine minutes.


Home • Automotive • Are Old Saabs Good Or Unhealthy To Own And Maintain?
Latest graduates are working in companies including Jaguar Land Rover Ltd, Ricardo UK Ltd and Mahle Powertrain Ltd. Some have gone on to further study at MSc and PhD degree. Two bridges (The Blue Water Bridges) join the two cities throughout the St. Clair River), together with two railroad tunnels. The 2 Blue Water Bridges cross the river through US I-sixty nine and I-ninety four, assembly Freeway 402 in Canada on the other aspect.
Automobile assemblers in Nigeria have unsurprisingly welcomed the move to in impact limit car importation solely to the nation's seaports. Massive-scale smuggling of used automobiles into Nigeria is probably the biggest impediment to the expansion of a sizeable marketplace for new, locally assembled automobiles in the country, required for the motor business to develop. The chairman of the Nigeria Automotive Producers Affiliation, Tokunbo Aromolaran, stated the ban on land entry shows that administration of the president, Muhammadu Buhari, is dedicated to the growth of native manufacturing. Mr Aromolaran, who is also the managing director of Volkswagen of Nigeria, stated the restriction will enhance the confidence of local assemblers who're concerned concerning the influence of the influx of used automobiles on their investment.
A automotive that contains a flexibly working roof for open or enclosed mode driving. Also known as acabriolet or roadster. Brake repairers change brakes, substitute brake linings and moreover pads, making other fixing on brake strategies. Some technicians focus in each brake and likewise entrance-end work. The bigger producers nonetheless make string aligners, but in addition have the most recent in microwave, laser, digital camera, reflected mild and other technologies as well.


Selecting the right wedding photographer can be so difficult these days. Photography is our business and only business. We spend every day working on our craft and our art. Take the time to view some of our images in our gallery and give us a call. It's about what you want for your wedding and your vision. We have the experience and the ability to capture those memories forever.


text:
Somerville Local First Announces New Executive Director
Kat Rutkin joins SLF team, bringing years of experience and new energy to build organization
July 5th, 2012 – Somerville Local First, a nonprofit network of locally-owned, independent businesses, community based nonprofits, artists and community members working to build a sustainable community and an economy that is local, green and fair today announced the hiring of its new Executive Director, Kat Rutkin of Somerville. Kat replaces the organizations founder, Joe Grafton, who will now serve as a Board Member at SLF and chair the Communications Committee.
"We at SLF are thrilled with Kat" said Board President Jonathan Buck "we feel that her extensive community-based leadership experience will take SLF to the next level"
Kat's resume includes master's degree in Urban Planning with a concentration in Economic Development and Historic Preservation. She has eight years of experience in economic development, urban planning, and non-profit management, with two years as Executive Director of the Pitkin Avenue Business Improvement District in Brooklyn, New York. At Pitkin Avenue, Kat had extensive experience in assisting small business and building a community of business owners.
"I am really excited to be joining Somerville Local First. Somerville's unique character is due in large part to its incredible collection of local businesses. I look forward to working with the board and membership to build on the excellent foundation that SLF has in place." said Rutkin.
Kat will immediately begin outreach to SLF stakeholders and members and, with the Board, will begin charting the course for the next stage in SLFs organizational development.
"Kat's experience, energy and vision will help to solidify our organization now and into the future" said Board Vice President, Andy Pyman.
Kat will begin her time as Executive Director on July 16th and will be in attendance at the next SLF networking event and fundraiser, TheSummer-Ville Cooldown on Thursday 7/26 at Olde Magoun's Saloon from 5:30-7:30.
Kat Rutkin: Executive Director ,Somerville Local First
kat@somervillelocalfirst.org/ ( 917) 612-8916
About Somerville Local FirstSomerville Local First is a network of locally owned and independent businesses, formed in March 2008, to build a sustainable community in Somerville, and an economy that is local, green and fair.
Labels: Attention Business Owners, Somerville Local First, This Just In..., Ward 5 Online Loves Locally Owned Business and You Should Too


text:
American Government Scandals Reach New Levels!
Government Scandal, be it IRS or Benghazi or breaking the 1st amendment, is the news d'jour!
The interesting thing here is that the common defense for each and every government scandal is the same: "I don't know."
The latest government scandal news merry go round reached new heights of obtusity with Lois Lerner, head of the IRS tax exempt unit. This tax exempt unit is at the core of the recent government scandals concerning targeting conservative groups for 'special attention.'
I'm telling the truth...I really know nothing!
"I have not done anything wrong. I have not broken any laws," said, Mrs. Lerner. And that is why she invoked the fifth amendment.
To be honest, this writer is a big fan of the fifth amendment. The problem with it being invoked here, however, is that it refuses information to the public for whom she works.
Soldiers are denied this right. They can die for their country, but they are not always assured constitutional rights. So why is Mrs. Lerner provided these rights? She works for the government, right?
What makes this so obscene is the fact that Mrs. Lerner gave a short speech before invoking her rights. Wait a minute! That means she is not invoking her rights! You can't give your side of the story, then say no more…you have to give the whole story, or invoke your fifth amendment privileges! Not one or the other!
Be that as it may, Mrs. Lerner is only the latest in the list of public officials trying to avoid american government scandals.
Concerning the Benghazi scandal, Attorney General Eric Holder says he knows nothing about the scandal. As does Hillary Clinton and a host of other politicians.
Doesn't matter that immediately after the Benghazi incident these people were quite vocal in their claims that it wasn't Arab terrorists.
Concerning the AP scandal, again, Attorney General Eric Holder, and other white house administration officials also claim to know nothing.
The reason I mention AG Holder is because he is supposed to be in charge of the the nation's crime prevention efforts. Yet he doesn't know anything about the crimes being committed! So what kind of AG is he?
But it all comes to this: the biggest, fattest Know Nothing person is…President Barack Obama.
For ALL government scandals the President of the United States, Mr. POTUS himself, declares that he doesn't know anything.
So the major government scandals of our time all happened to a President who doesn't know anything, and is a poor, helpless victim.
So the conclusion is this: President Obama, who is in charge, admits that he doesn't know anything. And he's our president?
2 comments for "Great Government Scandal, Know Nothing Politics, and Barack Obama!"
Pingback: War With Syria…No Matter What! - The Daily Neutron | The Daily Neutron
Pingback: How Slavery Works in America - The Daily Neutron | The Daily Neutron


A child was struck and killed by a vehicle at the intersection of South Broadway and Vark Street this afternoon.
Police said the driver who hit the child remained at the scene.
YONKERS - A 3-year-old boy was struck and killed by a vehicle near the intersection of South Broadway and Vark Street this afternoon.
Police said the incident happened at about 12:50 p.m., and the child was pronounced dead at a local hospital just over an hour later.
The collision occurred in front of St. Joseph's Medical Center, but police did not specify if that is where the child had been taken for treatment.
They said police in the area were notified of the motor vehicle accident by other citizens, and immediately began CPR on the child along with Empress Ambulance personnel, who brought the child to the hospital. The boy was with his mother at the time, police said.
Agl Manuel Mendez, who saw the accident, said he was walking by the area when he heard a woman screaming.
"I went over to her, and she shouted that her son was under the car," he said. "She was also thrown by the car, and there were things thrown in the street."
The driver of the vehicle that struck the child, a 2007 gray Infiniti, remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators, police said.
Police said the driver had been heading west on Vark Street near the intersection with South Broadway when the child was struck.
The intersection was closed off as the investigation was conducted. At about 3:30 p.m. investigators concluded their work and removed the police tape, allowing traffic to flow through again.
Police said the investigation was continuing and no further information was expected to be released on Thursday.
They asked anyone who had information on the incident to contact detectives at 914-377-7724.
The Journal News/lohud reporter Christopher J. Eberhart contributed to this report.


Friday Sept. 5, 2014 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that crews are continuing with patching work on Nantucket Avenue in Dartmouth today, Sept. 5, between Wyse Road and Victoria Road.
This work will take place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. There will be lane drops in place during that time. Motorists can expect minor delays and are asked to use alternative routes, if possible.


This archived teleclass is available!
Have you heard that essential oils are great tools to help set intentions, achieve goals and live mindfully?
There is no better way to get the New Year kicked off than with this teleclass that gives you all the information you need to use essential oils for focus and motivation.
This teleclass will discuss the Infused 7 Kit from Young Living Essential Oils.
Oola is a state of awesomeness. It's living a life that is balanced and growing in the seven key areas of health and well-being. It's unlocking the potential for greatness that lies within each of us. It's finding true purpose and meaning for your life. The OolaGuys, Dr. Dave Braun (OolaSeeker) and Dr. Troy Amdahl (OolaGuru), have identified seven key areas that people need to balance and grow to live a rich and fulfilled life. These are the 7 F's of Oola: Fitness, Finance, Family, Field (career), Faith, Friends, and Fun. For more Oola info check out www.oolalife.com.
As always, if you can't join us at the time of the call, I will make the recording available to you after the event. Just click below for the call-in information and as a bonus, you will receive access to previous archived teleclass calls too!
P.S. If you are a life or wellness coach, this is a great tool to add to your coaching toolkit. Seriously. Share the Oola book and oils with your clients and guide them toward self-empowerment, focus and motivation! It is its own version of a wellness wheel!


text:
Meek Mill released from prison on bail following #FreeMeekMill movement
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted Mill bail, overturning the 2-4 year sentence he received for parole violations in November from Court Judge Grenece Brinkley.
Penn students create report offering solutions to 'space crunch' issue for arts groups
The detailed 24-page report provides evidence of performing arts groups' years-long struggle for space and a list of both short and long term recommendations for the University to consider.
Penn alumni donate $4.5 million for curatorial positions at Institute of Contemporary Art
Daniel Sundheim, a 1999 Wharton graduate who is the former chief investment officer at the Viking Global Investors, donated $3 million to the museum.
Ben Franklin's life's work is now available online for the first time
Thousands of Benjamin Franklin's documents were made available by the Library of Congress for the first time in honor of his death on April 17, 1790.
A 150-year old building at 40th and Ludlow set to undergo major renovations
The firm purchased the building, located at 22 S. 40th Street, for $2.5 million from mental health care facility and reportedly plans to restore the building to its former glory through $5 million renovations expected to last less than a year.
U. will enlist expert to investigate African American burial ground found under Penn property
Experts say that it is likely that human remains from one of the oldest African American burial grounds in West Philadelphia still exist under the Penn-owned property today.
A plane makes an emergency landing in Phila., resulting in one casualty, seven injuries
The jet, which belongs to Southwest Airlines, was en route from New York to Dallas when one of its engines exploded, sending pieces of debris against the main body of the aircraft, CBS News reported.
Philadelphia's ICE Office is one of the nation's most aggressive, according to report
According to an analysis of unpublished ICE data, 64 percent of immigrants arrested in PA, WV, and DE didn't have criminal convictions. The national figure, on the other hand, is 38 percent.
In this crime log: reported assault at Dunkin Donuts on 40th Street
March 23: A theft was reported at Huntsman Hall between the late morning and early afternoon which resulted in losses totaling over $200.
Penn Med aims to improve health care in Philadelphia with recent partnership
Penn Medicine will develop joint clinical care programs in the greater Philadelphia region with the Mercy Health System of Southeastern Pennsylvania and St. Mary Medical Center.
The world's largest Wawa is coming to Philadelphia
The new Wawa store will be located across from Independence Mall in Old City and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2018.
At 'Immigration Town Hall,' community gathers to weigh Penn's role in immigration policy
The event discussed the intricacies – and ambiguities – of sanctuary city policy and Penn's role within the immigration debate.
Two of Philadelphia's biggest health care systems announce intentions to merge
The merger would boost Jefferson's annual revenue to $6 billion, still almost $2 billion short of the University of Pennsylvania Health System's revenue.
Seven of nine members of Philadelphia's new Board of Education have ties to Penn
Kenney selected the nine members out of 27 final candidates who were nominated by the Education Nomination Panel, a group of appointed Philadelphia leaders that included Penn Provost Wendell Pritchett.
Philadelphia rapper Meek Mill denied bail again despite increase in public support
Mill's longstanding probation case has proceeded since 2008, when he was first accused of involvement in an illegal drug sale.
Students discuss Penn's role in city gentrification, transportation at Polybian Society event
"We can see these impacts as institutions like Penn continue to expand into the communities they occupy — by building dorms, dining halls, and academic buildings," Polybian Society Consul and College junior Brianna Raposo said.
Residents in Pa. petition against decision to rename local school after Steve Schwarzman
Albington Senior High School announced plans to rename the school after a donation from Schwarzman, sparking outrage among the community.
Villanova celebrates historic March Madness win over Michigan Wolverines
Despite that the light poles were greased, as they were during the recent Super Bowl win, rioters still managed to climb them in a frenzy.
Cosby's judge defends wife, a CAPS counselor, and says he won't recuse himself from trial
Cosby's lawyers claimed that the judge's wife has a conflict of interest because his wife is a CAPS counselor for victims of sexual assault and has advocated for victims in the past.
PILOT protests disrupt University Council meeting on research and renovation
Penn and Columbia are the only two Ivies that do not have PILOT agreements, through which nonprofits make payments to local governments in lieu of any property tax.


text:
Frame Gallery To Showcase The "Visual Statements" Of Reesa Pearl Milam
by Webmaster - November 15, 2018
By: Tracie Spain
To celebrate our 35th year, we have opened a gallery and will be featuring a local artist each month. We are excited to feature Reesa Pearl Milam as Frame Gallery's Artist of the Month. Her show, "It's About Time," is a reflection of her life shown through her artwork. Her framed art will be on exhibit the month of November. In December, she will add a special installation to her framed art. Reesa's trademark description of her work is called, "Visual Statements," and she hopes you will come join us on December 6 for a "holiday evening with the artist."
Reesa was born in Kentucky and her family settled in North Alabama in 1972. She attended Ft. Payne High School and at that time the high school did not offer art or music classes. She continued her sketchbooks of the Lookout Mountain area and was given the honor of coordinating an exhibition of student art work, poetry, and music for a fundraiser. The project sparked her passion for photography and graphic images.
Reesa moved to Huntsville and attended college at University of Alabama at Huntsville, and graduated as an Honor Scholar in Art/English. She also attended the University of Missouri/Columbia for a special art study program while pursuing her degree at UAH. During her college years, she worked for a manufacturing company that gave her flexible hours so she could work and study. During her junior and senior years, she worked as Art Gallery Director at UAH where she designed displays and assisted with exhibits and advertising. During that time, Reesa won a Merit Award for "Downshift," and a first place award for "Heading for a Fall."
Reesa is skilled in most art media with the exception of the newer technological advances. She has a wide range of experience in the fields of lithography, woodcut and stone linoleum cut, and silkscreen printmaking. She also has enjoyed photography and etching.
After graduation, Reesa's work was featured in a number of juried and non-juried shows all over the United States. She won several awards in the early 1980s for visual art dealing with women's issues. Her award winner, "I Stayed Home With Mine" was highly regarded in many shows for its role in speaking to a range of women's issues.
In 1988, Reesa was featured in a political art show at the Highland Gallery in Atlanta. Her work has been featured in international juried-print exhibitions ranging from the University of Montevallo Traveling Portfolio, to the Matrix Gallery in Sacramento, CA, to the Somerstown Gallery in Somers, NY. She's given demonstrations at several museums, schools, and civic organizations.
More recently, while taking care of her parents, Reesa continued to develop her skills in painting, drawing and photography, attending exhibits as time allowed. Locally her work has been displayed in Decatur's Second Street Gallery, Adrian Ford Gallery in Florence, and the Marlyn Wilson Gallery in Birmingham, to name a few. Her work has also been featured as part of Panoply in Huntsville, AL, the Tennessee Valley Fiddlers' Convention in Athens, AL, and she has two pieces which are part of the permanent collection of local artists shown in the Huntsville Museum of Art. Reesa's work has also been featured in several newspapers and magazines such as The Huntsville Times, and the Athens News Courier's quarterly publication known as Faith And Family.
To celebrate the season as well as Reesa's installation, Frame Gallery is having a Christmas Open House on Thursday, December 6 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Refreshments will be served, and the community is invited to come and enjoy meeting the artist. Reesa's works will be available for purchase, as well as several other pieces on display throughout Frame Gallery's recently renovated showroom.
in Featured 0
The Athens-Limestone Hospital...
Publisher's Point: On...


A Northwest Louisiana woman is accused of dealing drugs to teenagers.
Deputies say on Thursday, July 2nd around 1:30 p.m., deputies responded to a home in the 200 block of Riverside Lane in Natchez after receiving reports of illegal criminal activity occurring at the residence.
During a search of the home, detectives seized several individual cellophane baggies containing approximately 16 grams of suspected methamphetamine with a potential street valued of $2000, one cellophane bag containing approximately 28 grams of suspected marijuana commonly called "Kush" with a potential street of $2800, three suspected Alprazolam pills, five suspected Vidodine pills, eight suspected Hydrocodone pills, a Bushmaster AR-15 semi-automatic .223 rifle, Taurus P/T handgun, Ruger .45 caliber handgun, Ithaca M-40 .22 caliber, Ruger MK-III .22 caliber, H&R .22 caliber, Universal .30 caliber, Springfield Armory .45 caliber handgun, NeStar Red & Green Lazer, and electronic devices consisting of a Alien portable laptop computer, Samsung tablets, cellular telephones and Sharp Viewcam.
possession of methamphetamine with Intent to distribute, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, distribution of marijuana with intent to distribute to persons under the age of 17, three counts of illegal possession of Hydrocodone, illegal possession of Alprazolam, illegal possession of firearms in the presence of controlled dangerous substances, illegal possession of and use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under the age of 17, possession of drug paraphernalia and contributing to the delinquency of juveniles.
Jennings has been released on a $106,000 bond.
Deputies also cited a 17-year-old at the home for possession of marijuana after a small bag of suspected marijuana was found in her purse. The 17-year-old was issued a summons to appear in the Tenth Judicial District Court.
Detectives say the investigation is ongoing.


text:
TourScanner
45 Fun Things to Do in Dubai at Night
United Arab Emirates TourScanner blog team - November 2, 2022
Old meets new in Dubai, the aptly-nicknamed City of Gold where towering skyscrapers, buzzing souk markets, and lavish hotels line the streets. It's a place where luxury...
39 Romantic Things to Do in Dubai for Couples
Straddling the shoreline of the glistening Persian Gulf, on which the reflections of the world's tallest skyscrapers dance, Dubai is a city of superlatives. This playground for the...
55 Best Family Things to Do in Dubai with Kids
United Arab Emirates TourScanner blog team - July 4, 2022
A vibrant city of old meets new, of towering skyscrapers overlooking century-old souks and desert dunes, Dubai is a place that begs to be explored. It's a...
50 Best Tourist Attractions in Dubai
A city of mesmerizing contrasts, Dubai is Old World charm meets modern metropolis – and it blends the two together in ultimate style that few other cities...
69 Fun Things to Do in Abu Dhabi, UAE
United Arab Emirates TourScanner blog team - January 6, 2023
Straddling the warm waters of the Arabian Gulf and flanked by hot, seemingly endless, red desert sands beyond the city limits, metropolitan Abu Dhabi is quickly climbing...
100 Fun & Unusual Things to Do in Dubai
United Arab Emirates TourScanner blog team - December 13, 2022
Since the turn of the 21st century, Dubai has rocketed up its popularity rankings. The city has implemented an ambitious tourism strategy to attract 25 million visitors...
Louvre Abu Dhabi Tickets Price
Planning to visit the United Arab Emirates? Looking to visit the Louvre Abu Dhabi? On this post, you will learn how much Louvre Abu Dhabi...
22 Best Dubai Desert Safari
United Arab Emirates TourScanner blog team - January 26, 2021
So, you're thinking about taking a Dubai desert safari? Great choice! There's arguably no better bout of culture and heritage, adrenaline and excitement to be had in...
Helicopter Tours in Dubai – Which one Is the Best?
United Arab Emirates TourScanner blog team - April 20, 2022
Famous for its incredible architecture, amazing beaches, thriving entertainment sector, and desert safaris, there is a huge variety of fun things to do in Dubai to make...
23 Best Theme Parks in Dubai
United Arab Emirates TourScanner blog team - June 6, 2022
Dubai is brimming with unique and grandiose theme parks. Whether you are looking for the perfect family outing destination or adrenaline-pumping rides (or both), this exhaustive list...
Partnerships / Advertising
Advertise with us –>
Languages English Français Italiano Deutsch Português Español
TourScanner is the first metasearch engine for tours & travel activities. TourScanner's search allows users to compare tours & travel activities' prices in just a few clicks from hundreds of providers. Simply enter where you want to go, and let our search engine compare prices for you.
© Copyright 2023 TourScanner | All rights reserved.


Park rattletraps at Sandbanks or Poole, cross by ferry [10-5, half hourly, charge].
NT charges apply on Island for non-members.
The plan is to meet at Poole Quay at 10.45 to catch the 11.00 ferry and return on the 16.20 ferry. The parking in Poole is mainly cheaper than at Sandbanks, where you ca also catch the ferry. If you would prefer you can catch ant ferry during the day and just meet up on the island.
Explore the shore, woods, board walk and trails. Follow the NT Trails.
The south shore is a magnificent walk.
Spot the red squirrels among the pine trees. Go to the Visitor's Centre.
This entry was posted on April 30, 2018 by SW.


text:
theScore Set To Launch New Jersey Sportsbook In Conjunction With Monmouth Park
Most sports bettors are highly familiar with the mobile app "theScore" as one of the most popular smartphone apps for anyone who wants to know it they are winning or losing their latest bet.
Today, the Canadian-based company revealed plans to launch a mobile sportsbook in the U.S. in 2019 through an official licensing partnership with Darby Development LLC. Darby is the operator of the Monmouth Park Racetrack in New Jersey in conjunction with the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NJTHA).
The company says the agreement with Darby and the NJTHA would allow theScore to offer online and mobile sports betting across New Jersey, subject to receiving all required regulatory approvals.
A mid-2019 launch date is anticipated, according to the company's media release.
"This is a significant moment for theScore, becoming the first media company in North America to announce its plans to launch online and mobile sports betting in the United States," said John Levy, Founder and CEO of theScore. "Sports betting has long been part of our company DNA in how we've delivered content to fans. Providing the ability to actually bet on games is the natural next phase for theScore.
Darby push for legal sports betting paying dividends
Darby CEO Dennis Drazin, along with Monmouth horsemen, provided the legal impetus and funding that, after seven-years of contentious litigation with the major U.S. sports leagues, resulted in the repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA). That law banned Nevada-style sports betting everywhere else in the U.S. It was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court in May 2018, opening the availability of regulated sports betting to any state choosing to authorize it.
Drazin said, "theScore has one of the leading sports apps in North America, a world-class reputation for mobile sports development, and a large and highly-engaged audience."
Darby, according to theScore media release, would receive an unspecified percentage of the revenue from Score's operation of the sportsbook, subject to certain annual minimum guaranteed amounts as well as certain upfront fees and renewal fees, if applicable. The agreement has a term of up to fifteen years, consisting of an initial term of five years, which is extendable for two successive five-year terms at the option of Score.
Score says it also has a binding multi-year deal with Bet.Works (US) LLC, to provide the sports betting platform for theScore's online and mobile sports apps.
Bet.Works is a U.S. based iGaming and sportsbook provider. David Wang, Founder and CEO of Bet.Works said, "We are extremely excited about working with theScore. They have a huge audience and one of the most comprehensive sports apps on the market, providing the connective tissue between hardcore sports fans and the teams they love. We are confident the Bet.Works team can help theScore to the forefront of mobile sports betting in New Jersey and beyond."
William Hill U.S. opened New Jersey's initial sportsbook at Monmouth Park (the Borgata in Atlantic City also opened simultaneously) on June 14th and has had a long-term relationship with Monmouth Park operators including building an on-track sports book in anticipation of the PAPSA repeal and for several years sponsoring the track's signature race, The Haskell Invitational.
Sports Handle has reached out to William Hill for comment on the Score/Darby deal and is awaiting a statement from a company spokesperson. This story will be updated at that time.
Get A Grip — The Week In Sports Betting: Hold Rates Back Near Normal
Illinois Pips NJ For No. 2 Sports Wagering Handle In August


Necklace 32 inches in abaca rope, 8 mm wood bead super bleach, jack fruit wood and palm wood triangle 3 sides 23x50 mm and wood triangle 3 sides 23x50 mm light gray, bayong-bayong, super bleach, robles-robles and rust.
Necklace 18 inches in white shell square cut lime green and nasa shell white.
Necklace 18 inches in 4-5 mm coco pukalet pink, super bleach, lilac and red with nasa shell white.


CERAMIC / D.C. =7.9K- A hot split-tube pick-up with the same basic character as the SLV-1, but with a more focused bass response and enhanced mids and highs. A souped up Split Tube for the Guitarist who loves sweet vintage ones with punch and bite. Also available as reverse wound/reverse polarity for the middle position on a 3 pickup guitar.
Measurements - This pick-up is 3.216 long and will not fit a conventional single-coil body route. The body must be routed to accommodate the extra length.