1▪ Use anti-virus software and keep it up-to-date. The software is designed to protect your computer against known viruses. With new viruses emerging daily, anti-virus programs need regular updates. Check with the website of your anti-virus software company to see sample descriptions of viruses and to get regular updates for your software. I do updates on my computer every other day.
2▪ Don't open e-mails or attachments from unknown sources. Be suspicious of any unexpected e-mail attachments even if they appear to be from someone you know. Should you receive a suspicious e-mail, the best thing to do is to delete the entire message, including attachments.
3▪ Protect your computer from Internet intruders by using firewalls. These create a protective wall between your computer and the outside world. They come in two forms, software firewalls that run on your personal computer and hardware firewalls that protect a number of computers at the same time. Firewalls also ensure that unauthorized persons — hackers — can't gain access to your computer while you're connected to the Internet.
4▪ Use hard-to-guess passwords. Mix upper case, lower case, numbers or other characters not easy to find in a dictionary and make sure they are at least eight characters long. Don't share your password and don't use the same password in more than one place. Don't use your maiden name or the names of your mother, your children or your spouse's family. Those are easy to figure out.
5▪ Disconnect your computer from the Internet when not in use. This lessens the chance that someone will be able to access your computer. Also, if you haven't kept your anti-virus software up to date or don't have a firewall in place, someone could infect your computer or use it to harm someone else on the Internet.
6▪ Check your security on a regular basis. You should evaluate your computer security at least twice a year. Do it when you change the clocks for daylight savings, just as when you check the batteries in your smoke alarm.
7▪ Regularly back up your computer data on disks, CDs or the cloud. I use a thumb drive, just in case we have a hurricane, I can take it with me. There is nothing worse than losing pictures, information and work when a computer crashes. It happened to me and you want to cry, which I did.
Last I want to remind all parents that if you gave a computer to your child, no matter what age, please make sure that the computer is somewhere you can see it.


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Q: How do I peek at the first two bytes in an InputStream? Should be pretty simple: I have an InputStream where I want to peek at (not read) the first two bytes, i.e. I want the "current position" of the InputStream to stil be at 0 after my peeking. What is the best and safest way to do this?
Answer - As I had suspected, the solution was to wrap it in a BufferedInputStream which offers markability. Thanks Rasmus.

A: For a general InputStream, I would wrap it in a BufferedInputStream and do something like this:
BufferedInputStream bis = new BufferedInputStream(inputStream);
bis.mark(2);
int byte1 = bis.read();
int byte2 = bis.read();
bis.reset();
// note: you must continue using the BufferedInputStream instead of the inputStream

A: When using a BufferedInputStream make sure that the inputStream is not already buffered, double buffering will cause some seriously hard to find bugs.
Also you need to handle Readers differently, converting to a StreamReader and Buffering will cause bytes to be lost if the Reader is Buffered.
Also if  you are using a Reader remember that you are not reading bytes but characters in the default encoding (unless an explicit encoding was set).
An example of a buffered input stream, that you may not know is URL url; url.openStream();
I do not have any references for this information, it comes from debugging code.
The main case where the issue occurred for me was in code that read from a file into a compressed stream.
If I remember correctly once you start debugging through the code there are comments in the Java source that certain things do not work correctly always.
I do not remember where the information from using BufferedReader and BufferedInputStream
 comes from but I think that fails straight away on even the simplest test.
Remember to test this you need to be marking more than the buffer size (which is different for BufferedReader versus BufferedInputStream), the problems occur when the bytes being read reach the end of the buffer.
Note there is a source code buffer size which can be different to the buffer size you set in the constructor.
It is a while since I did this so my recollections of details may be a little off.
Testing was done using a FilterReader/FilterInputStream, add one to the direct stream and one to the buffered stream to see the difference.

A: I found an implementation of a PeekableInputStream here:
http://www.heatonresearch.com/articles/147/page2.html
The idea of the implementation shown in the article is that it keeps an array of "peeked" values internally.  When you call read, the values are returned first from the peeked array, then from the input stream.  When you call peek, the values are read and stored in the "peeked" array.
As the license of the sample code is LGPL, It can be attached to this post:
package com.heatonresearch.httprecipes.html;

import java.io.*;

/**
 * The Heaton Research Spider Copyright 2007 by Heaton
 * Research, Inc.
 *
 * HTTP Programming Recipes for Java ISBN: 0-9773206-6-9
 * http://www.heatonresearch.com/articles/series/16/
 *
 * PeekableInputStream: This is a special input stream that
 * allows the program to peek one or more characters ahead
 * in the file.
 *
 * This class is released under the:
 * GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL)
 * http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/lesser.html
 *
 * @author Jeff Heaton
 * @version 1.1
 */
public class PeekableInputStream extends InputStream
{

  /**
   * The underlying stream.
   */
  private InputStream stream;

  /**
   * Bytes that have been peeked at.
   */
  private byte peekBytes[];

  /**
   * How many bytes have been peeked at.
   */
  private int peekLength;

  /**
   * The constructor accepts an InputStream to setup the
   * object.
   *
   * @param is
   *          The InputStream to parse.
   */
  public PeekableInputStream(InputStream is)
  {
    this.stream = is;
    this.peekBytes = new byte[10];
    this.peekLength = 0;
  }

  /**
   * Peek at the next character from the stream.
   *
   * @return The next character.
   * @throws IOException
   *           If an I/O exception occurs.
   */
  public int peek() throws IOException
  {
    return peek(0);
  }

  /**
   * Peek at a specified depth.
   *
   * @param depth
   *          The depth to check.
   * @return The character peeked at.
   * @throws IOException
   *           If an I/O exception occurs.
   */
  public int peek(int depth) throws IOException
  {
    // does the size of the peek buffer need to be extended?
    if (this.peekBytes.length <= depth)
    {
      byte temp[] = new byte[depth + 10];
      for (int i = 0; i < this.peekBytes.length; i++)
      {
        temp[i] = this.peekBytes[i];
      }
      this.peekBytes = temp;
    }

    // does more data need to be read?
    if (depth >= this.peekLength)
    {
      int offset = this.peekLength;
      int length = (depth - this.peekLength) + 1;
      int lengthRead = this.stream.read(this.peekBytes, offset, length);

      if (lengthRead == -1)
      {
        return -1;
      }

      this.peekLength = depth + 1;
    }

    return this.peekBytes[depth];
  }

  /*
   * Read a single byte from the stream. @throws IOException
   * If an I/O exception occurs. @return The character that
   * was read from the stream.
   */
  @Override
  public int read() throws IOException
  {
    if (this.peekLength == 0)
    {
      return this.stream.read();
    }

    int result = this.peekBytes[0];
    this.peekLength--;
    for (int i = 0; i < this.peekLength; i++)
    {
      this.peekBytes[i] = this.peekBytes[i + 1];
    }

    return result;
  }

}

A: You might find PushbackInputStream to be useful:
http://docs.oracle.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/io/PushbackInputStream.html

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We turned our burgers into these fun Halloween Spider Burgers the other night for dinner. My boys got a huge kick out of this & they only take a few minutes to make!
Place the burger in the bun & set it on a plate. Cut the cooked onion rings in half. Dip the ends in ketchup & place them on the sides to look like spider legs. Cut 2 small circles from a slice of white cheese & place them on the front (use ketchup). Cut a raisin in half for the pupils. We also cut 2 little fangs from the cheese.
Isn't that SO easy & the kids will love it!
Eeek! This burger spider is so much fun. The onion ring legs are perfect.


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Daily shower may be bad for your skin. Docs suggest 'soak and smear'
How often do you really need to shower?
Jan. 13, 201501:13
Jan. 13, 2015, 6:07 PM UTC
By Brian Alexander
The blast of frigid air across the country is freezing our fingers and drying out our skin. Combine this weather with the American love of frequent showers and baths and you've got a recipe for itchy, parched skin, or aggravated conditions like dermatitis and eczema.
Use lukewarm, not hot, water, and keep showers short to avoid drying out your skin, experts advise.Today
Should we stop showering so much, as suggested by a Discovery News story, and embrace our stink?
Not necessarily, say dermatologists. It's not so much how often you bathe, but how you bathe that matters.
Forget about that all over-sudsing, suggests Dr. Casey Carlos, assistant professor of medicine in the division of dermatology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine.
"It's the hardest thing to get people to use soap only where they need it," Carlos told TODAY.com. Because soap is designed to remove oils from the skin, it's drying. So Carlos suggests using it in armpits, the groin area, feet — the potentially smelly places —and skipping chest, back, legs, arms.
"People don't realize that the skin does a pretty good job of cleaning itself," Carlos said.
Use lukewarm, not hot, water, and keep showers short.
"Then, as soon as you get out of the shower, moisturize," Carlos said.
Some research has shown using an emollient body wash can clean and moisturize as well as using an after-shower product. One risk, however, is that in-shower moisturizing can leave the shower or tub as slick as a used pasta plate.
"I used one, and the next time I stepped into the shower, I almost slipped," Carlos said.
Baths can actually be therapeutic for dry skin sufferers because a soak in lukewarm water helps the skin absorb the moisture. Dermatologists use the phrase "soak and smear." Soak for 10 or 15 minutes, then smear on moisturizer. That technique can be superior to moisturizing after a shower.
The American Academy of Dermatology says that small children and the elderly need to shower less often (unless, of course, your child has been building the Panama Canal in the backyard, or if they've been swimming in a lake, pool, or ocean.) The skin of small children is more delicate and elderly skin is naturally drier.
Many people, Carlos said, think that tight, after-shower feeling is a sign of cleanliness. It's not. It means your skin is too dry.
This updated story was originally published in March, 2014
Brian Alexander is a frequent contributor to NBC News and a co-author of "The Chemistry Between Us: Love, Sex, and the Science of Attraction."

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Monday night I used to be sitting on my seat once the phone rung. It absolutely was my mother. "Are you sitting down?" she asked. My body began to shake and that I felt sick. She had simply known as Pine Tree State the night before to inform Pine Tree State my three grandchildren were concerned in an exceedingly change accident and also the automotive was destroyed. By the grace of God none of them were seriously hurt. My kinswoman UN agency lost her brother, the one mentioned higher than, was conjointly within the automotive. She suffered neck injuries and an injured shoulder. Unnecessary to mention my sister was frantic. I used to be still thanking god for this once my female parent known as Mon night. By the hour and her business repeatedly after I did not answer I knew it wasn't excellent news.
"Yes mom, I am sitting down, whets wrong now?" She told Pine Tree State that my kinswoman sixteen had borrowed the automotive to require my brother's girlfriend to induce cigarrettes. My kinswoman was driving since the opposite woman had been drinking. Somehow the girlfriend got management of the automotive from my kinswoman associated hit a motor truck (in picture) head on at ninety miles an hour. As you'll be able to see from the image higher than the automotive was destroyed, it absolutely was beneath the truck and also the emergency units had to use the Jaws of Life to disencumber the ladies. They each died on impact. Everybody became disturbed once they did not come shortly and my in-law visited seeks for them. He discovered the accident and recognized the automotive. The trooper asked him UN agency was driving and he replied, my niece. Upon seeing the ladies force from the part he instantly told the trooper that the motive force wasn't my kinswoman UN agency borrowed the automotive, however my brother's girlfriend, UN agency had been seriously intoxicated. My in-law told the family you may smell the alcohol across the main road.
The end result was the newspaper written the article the subsequent morning. There wasn't a lot of info obtainable to them, and also the victim's names weren't discharged unfinished notification of the family (Us) and also the accident was being investigated. Autopsies were ordered and material medical screens. they're unfinished at now. The flurry of comments on-line at the newspaper varied from "They due it" to comfort and peace desires. I offer a lot of credit to the "town Yankee Newspaper for removing the inappropriate comments since the family's square measure suffering staggeringly.
This accident happened in Mississippi. The results square measure for a lot of intensive. I actually have not recovered from the death of my kinsman, the close to loss of my grandchildren and currently this. What I fail to understand is that the reasoning that will create someone trail the wheel of a vehicle thus severely impaired, and take their life and also the lives of others in their hands. My kinswoman was a stunning, spirited woman, choked with life. She was to be married next month. Her fiancé cannot eat, cannot sleep, and is close to self-destructive. There was an opportunity she was pregnant. She was aiming to surprise her husband. She ne'er got the prospect. Why did not she get out of the automotive and decision somebody to choose her up?? Why did the opposite woman drive therein state?? What was the last item to travel through their minds?? All of this haunts Pine Tree State.
As a toddler I grew up with associate alcoholic parent. I keep in mind my father driving with United States of America within the automotive, and the way we tend to screamed anytime he barely incomprehensible having associate accident. I secure myself that I'd ne'er drink and drive. I ne'er have. This accident has left such a big amount of nonreciprocal queries. It's caused a rift between the families. It's caused grief and despondence for that UN agency favored them. It's given those with a holier than K perspective to require shots at 2 young girls UN agency lost their lives.
It does not matter the results of the tox screens. The tip result's a similar. 2 lovely, young and favored girls lost their lives needlessly, attributable to the dangerous selection of 1. Thus I rise with all my heart ….PLEASE do not DRINK AND DRIVE.
Remember my family, the opposite familys, and also the gentleman and his son UN agency was within the alternative truck in your prayers. We tend to square measure suffering the loss of one thing that may ne'er get replaced. My thoughts and prayers depart to all or any.
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De MIL-STD-498 (Military-Standard-498) is een Amerikaanse militaire standaard. Deze norm heeft als doel "uniforme eisen vast te leggen voor softwareontwikkeling en -documentatie". De standaard is oorspronkelijk gepubliceerd op 8 november 1994 en verving de militaire standaarden DOD-STD-2167A, DOD-STD-7935A en DOD-STD-1703. MIL-STD-498 was bedoeld als een tijdelijke standaard die twee jaar effectief moest zijn, totdat er een commerciële standaard ontwikkeld was.

De standaard werd op 27 mei 1998 vervangen door de standaarden J-STD-016 en IEEE 12207. Verschillende softwareontwikkelprogramma's buiten het Amerikaanse leger gebruiken de standaard, tot op de dag van vandaag, nog steeds. Dit omdat men er vertrouwd mee was geraakt en vanwege de voordelen ten opzichte van alternatieve standaarden, zoals de gratis beschikbaarheid van de standaarddocumenten.

Data Item Descriptions
De belangrijkste componenten van de standaard zijn de 22 Data Item Descriptions (DID's). Iedere DID beschrijft de benodigde inhoud van een data item, een "document" dat de software beschrijft of een aspect van de levenscyclus van de software. Deze documenten kunnen vele vormen aannemen, van broncode tot verschillende rapporten in elektronische of papieren vorm, en de contracterende partij wordt aangemoedigd acceptabele formaten te specificeren. De verzameling data items representeert op te leveren items van een contract. Afhankelijk van de aard van het project, zijn niet alle data items vereist.

De DID's zijn:
 Software Development Plan (SDP) - Een plan voor het uitvoeren van de softwareontwikkeling
 Software Test Plan (STP) - Een plan voor het uitvoeren van het kwalificerend testen
 Software Installation Plan (SIP) - Een plan voor het installeren van de software bij de gebruikers
 Software Transition Plan (STrP) - Een plan voor de transitie naar de ondersteunende partij
 Operational Concept Description (OCD) - Het operationele concept voor het systeem
 System/Subsystem Specification (SSS) - De eisen waaraan het systeem moet voldoen
 Software Requirements Specification (SRS) - De eisen waaraan een CSCI moet voldoen
 Interface Requirements Specification (IRS) - De eisen voor één of meer interfaces
 System/Subsystem Design Description (SSDD) - Het ontwerp van het systeem
 Software Design Description (SDD) - Het ontwerp van een Computer Software Configuration Item (CSCI)
 Interface Design Description (IDD) - Het ontwerp van één of meer interfaces
 Database Design Description (DBDD) - Het ontwerp van een database
 Software Test Description (STD) - Test cases/procedures voor de kwalificerende testen
 Software Test Report (STR) - De testresultaten van het kwalificerende testen
 Software Product Specification (SPS) - De executeerbare software, de bestanden met de broncode, en informatie die gebruikt moet worden bij ondersteuning
 Software Version Description (SVD) - Een lijst van opgeleverde bestanden en gerelateerde informatie
 Software User Manual (SUM) - Instructies voor gebruikers in de praktijk van de software
 Software Input/Output Manual (SIOM) - Instructies voor gebruikers van een batch of interactief softwaresysteem dat geïnstalleerd is in een computercentrum
 Software Center Operator Manual (SCOM) - Instructies voor bedieners van een batch of interactief softwaresysteem dat geïnstalleerd is in een computercentrum
 Computer Operation Manual (COM) - Instructies voor het bedienen van een computer
 Computer Programming Manual (CPM) - Instructies voor het programmeren van een computer
 Firmware Support Manual (FSM) - Instructies voor het programmeren van firmware devices (software van randapparatuur)

Externe links
 MIL-STD-498 volledig gehyperlinkte PDF
 De MIL-STD-498 standaard
 De originele bestanden van de MIL-STD-498, in WP5.1 en PDF
 Militaire samenvatting van de MIL-STD-498

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A nourishing, refreshing, lemony chicken soup to get your family through cold and flu season. Even when you're feeling your best, this soup is delicious!
My kids have been sick a lot over the last few months, which means I'm usually fighting off some virus or another myself. Whenever I feel a little something coming on, I step up my immune-boosting food routine. This includes daily kombucha, kefir, Klio tea and of course, chicken noodle soup.
By now I think I've made nearly every chicken broth-based soup on Pinterest. But none makes me feel quite as warm and reenergized as this one.
The citrusy tang, salty broth, earthy greens and Mediterranean flavors make this soup irresistible when you're feeling under the weather. I actually made this last night, but it's already gone, so I have another batch on the stove as I write this.
The best part about this soup? My kids will eat it. Which is saying a lot, as any parent knows.
Hope you're all staying healthy this winter. But even if you're not, this soup will help!
A nourishing, refreshing, lemony chicken soup to get your family through cold and flu season. Even when you're feeling your best, this soup is delicious!
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, toss with 1 Tbsp oil and set aside.
In a large heavy pot, melt butter or oil over medium heat.
Add chopped onion, carrot and celery and sauté five minutes.
Stir in garlic, oregano and flour and cook another 1-2 minutes, stirring.
Add broth, kale and chicken/beans to the pot and cook over medium low heat for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
Stir in lemon zest, juice and noodles. Serve right away or cook a little longer over low heat for more robust flavor.
Garnish with feta cheese and/or chopped fresh parsley (optional).
The noodles will soak up some of the broth. If you want the soup to have more broth, just add 1 cup water when you add the lemon juice. Or, add the noodles to the individual bowls before serving. In my family, we like the soft, broth-soaked noodles.
The flour in this recipe can be left out. It just thickens the soup a little, which my family likes. But the pasta does the same if you leave it in as the soup cooks.
I am making this today. Timely and yummy and full of care for my loved ones.
Hope you all enjoy it, Michael!
One thing though: the ingredients listed flour, but the instructions didn't call for it, so I left it out. It was still delicious.
Thank you for such a wonderful food blog full of nutritional recipes that taste great.
This soup is so delicious! We loved the chicken, lemon, feta combo. It definitely perked my sick kids up.
So glad to hear that, Renee! Hope you all feel better asap!


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Refusal to Allow Entrapment Defense Leads to Reversal in Sting Case
Home Legal Blog Internet Sting Cases Refusal to Allow Entrapment Defense Leads to Reversal in Sting Case
The Court found the defendant's entrapment defense was valid, resulting in a new trial and the vacating of his conviction and 151-month sentence.
The First Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the defendant's conviction in a federal internet sting case where the trial judge refused to instruct the jury on the defense of entrapment. The appeals court held that there was sufficient evidence for a jury to find that the police officer induced the defendant to commit the crime.
In United States v. Perez-Rodriguez, the defendant was indicted in federal court for the offense of attempted enticement of a minor. He was arrested as a result of an internet sting operation where an officer created a fake profile on Grindr, a gay adult dating site, pretending to have a friend who was a minor. The defendant began communicating with the officer and was asked whether he wanted to have sex with him along with "the friend" who was only 11 years old.
The two of them made arrangements to meet but they agreed that they would leave "the friend" at home. They agreed that after meeting, the defendant would follow him to go meet the minor. The idea was that the three of them would have sex together.
At trial, the defense made a request for a jury instruction on entrapment and renewed the request during the charge conference. The trial court denied the request, stating that "the evidence presented at trial did not justify an entrapment instruction."
Preserving Entrapment Issue for Appeal
In determining the appropriate standard of review, the Court first considered whether defense counsel properly preserved the issue for appeal. The rule in the First Circuit is that any challenge to the jury instructions is waived unless the party expressly objects to the instructions "after the judge has charged the jury."
The Court noted that while counsel did request the entrapment instruction on two occasions, and argued in favor of it at the charge conference, counsel did not state any formal objection after the judge instructed the jury. Therefore, regardless of the fact that the arguments for the instruction had been timely made prior to and during trial, the claim on appeal would be subject to the more stringent "plain error" standard as a result of counsel's failure to "lodge a post-charge objection."
Did the Evidence Support an Entrapment Instruction?
To establish entrapment, the evidence must be sufficient for a jury to find (1) that the defendant was improperly induced by the police to commit the offense, and (2) that he was not predisposed to commit the crime before his encounter with the officer.
Regarding the first issue, the Court explained that the officer's idea to combine the offer for adult sexual activity with the suggestion of unlawful sexual activity involving a minor could be considered a form of improper inducement. It cited to prior decisions where the Court held that the bundling of legal sex with illegal sex into "a package deal" can take advantage of a defendant who did not have an intent to engage in criminal conduct. It was also noted that Grindr is an adults-only dating app.
On the question of predisposition, the Court held that the evidence, when viewed in favor of the defendant, was sufficient for a rational jury to find that he was not predisposed to committing the crime. It pointed out that the officer first suggested the idea of having sex with a minor, there was no evidence of the defendant engaging in such behavior in the past, the defendant showed some reluctance when asking the officer to leave the minor at home for the initial meeting, and the defendant had a clear sexual interest in the adult before any suggestion of the minor was made.
Based on this, the Court concluded that the evidence did support the giving of the entrapment instruction.
Did the Trial Court Commit Plain Error?
The Court noted at the outset that "the plain error standard is a difficult burden for any appellant to meet." The defendant must show not only that the error was obvious, but that it affected his substantial rights and undermined his right to a fair trial.
First, it was held that the error should have been obvious in light of the fact that there were at least two prior decisions in which the Court ruled in similar situations that the defense was entitled to an entrapment instruction. The Court noted that neither the judge nor the government even cited these prior cases or tried to distinguish them.
As to whether the error affected the defendant's right to a fair trial, the Court held that since the defendant's entrapment defense was valid, and was his only defense at trial, the refusal to give the instruction greatly affected the outcome. Had the jury been given the entrapment instruction, it would have had a legal basis to find the defendant not guilty. Without it, there was no other logical conclusion for the jury other than a guilty verdict.
As a result, the Court found that the defendant was entitled to a new trial and it vacated his conviction and 151-month sentence.
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Slime molds are a fungus and rely on the grass for support. The slime molds are saprophytes and obtain their nutrients solely from dead or decaying organic matter in the soil or in the thatch layer of the lawn. Poor drainage can also be a contributing factor.
The species of slime molds can be numerous. No matter the species, common symptoms include discolored and irregular patches ranging from several inches to several feet in diameter. The usual color that draws our attention that something in not right is a result of fungus spores. The fruiting bodies are usually grayish-white to blue-gray.
If you are experiencing a heavy infection, some yellowing or chlorosis of the leaves may be observed due to shading of the turf causing reduced photosynthesis. Even with that said, chemical controls are typically not recommended. Mechanical control such as mowing or raking could help. Spraying the area with water could also help, but should be done when conditions are dry and continue to be dry as not to spread the fungus to other areas of the turf.


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Mark Hollis - A life in music
By Chris Roberts (Prog) 04 January 2020
A look at the career of the late Talk Talk frontman who died in 2019...
Few heard it coming in the early music of Talk Talk, whose 1982 debut album The Party's Over, a slice of now-dated synth-pop sheen that wanted to be Roxy Music's Avalon but landed on Midge Ure's Ultravox, was described by critics as "a mess", "airless" and "a laughable pomposity". (To be fair, one spotted "a gothic, almost celestial majesty".) Yet by the time the band's "career" – for want of a better word – had ended 10 years later, they had transformed into something radically more exploratory and, to this day, quietly influential. Recent obituaries of Mark Hollis didn't shy away from claiming that his passionate pursuit of an almost impossible ideal redefined rock.
"I never met Mark Hollis but always had the feeling that he was a co-tunneller under the surface of what pop music might mean," tweeted Peter Hammill upon hearing of Mark's death, aged 64, in late February. Musicians united in respect, emphasising the range of Talk Talk's reach, from prog to pop to post-rock to all who seek to tweak the envelope. "Real originality is a rare commodity in music," Peter Gabriel, who'd seen the young Talk Talk open for his Six Of The Best reunion show with Genesis at a rain-sodden Milton Keynes in October '82, told The Guardian. "Mark created very personal pictures with his music and magical voice: a wry, unique and soulful take on the world." Steven Wilson, who spoke of his love of the band when collaborating with Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt as Storm Corrosion, commented that it was hard to think of any musician to whom the word "integrity" would more appropriately apply. "I still think Spirit Of Eden is the most admirable 'fuck-you' to the pop mainstream ever made. And I loved Mark for it. His records still stand for me as the most beautiful pop music ever made, albums where every musical gesture seems somehow sacred. Listening to them changes you forever."
(Image credit: Talk Talk)
That music today floats hallowed and revered in a kind of eternal Elysium, but it wasn't always this way. On one level, in one dimension, Talk Talk were an 80s band, existing from 1981 to 1992. Yet it's hard now to think of music that sounds less typically 80s than theirs. Sure, those early albums were of their time, shepherded by the record company towards the New Wave-New Romantic overlap that the likes of Duran Duran (early label-mates) gobbled up. But before long they were constructing those later, organic landmarks, with Hollis declaring that he'd disowned synths. They'd been "an economic measure. Beyond that, I absolutely hate them. To me the only good thing about them was they gave you large areas of sound to work with. Apart from that they're really horrible." A recent eulogy from Roland Orzabal of loosely comparable generational peers Tears For Fears did not dispute Mark's incongruity. "He was a god among so many mere mortals of 80s music," he said. "In fact, to brand what he did with Talk Talk as '80s music' is to discredit the genius that seeped out of his melodies and lyrics – lyrics that sometimes barely made it out of his mouth, as though he wanted to keep the world's best secret all to himself."
Talk Talk, everyone's favourite secret, had travelled so far by the climax of their trajectory that their later work tapped into something profound, transcendent. Whispered and wailed confessions, psalms and exhortations spring from their depths, with that voice more gospel than pop, the fragmented musical structures aware of the codes of jazz and progressive rock but emanating from what might be a blinding light in a subterranean cave. Musicians were first bewildered, then awed as the sounds found the sweet spot in your soul, as the jigsaw started to fit.
The death of Tottenham-born Hollis has ended the hopes of many that he, or Talk Talk, might reappear one day with new music. In reality this was never likely to happen. Hollis all but retired from music after his one solo album in 1998, and seems to have happily turned his back on an industry with which he was patently uncomfortable. It's too easy to label a musician a Syd Barrett-style "recluse" just because they haven't been releasing albums and doing interviews: he was, for example, a keen and not antisocial motorcycle enthusiast. A fellow member of that informal club, upon realising who Hollis was, gushed that he wanted his music played at his funeral one day. Hollis laughed, benignly. He'd moved on. It must have seemed to him like a memory from youth, living in another world. And while more of his music would, for us, have been intriguing, there is a beauty in achieving perfection in what you set out to do then leaving it there, having said what you wanted to say. He'd advocated the spaces between, the silences, the parts you leave out. Never good at the promo game in an era when it was vital, he told one interviewer, "If you understand it, you do. If you don't, nothing I say will make you understand it. The only thing I can do by talking about it is detract from it. I can't add anything. Can I go home now?" For the last 21 years, he went home, his masterpieces done.
Even in those formative years, something in Hollis' keening voice already suggested he had more sorrow and joy to express. As baggy-suited peacocks, however, sent out on tour with Duran Duran, they were gauche. "We just got caught up in a whirlwind," he sighed. They were assigned Duran's producer Colin Thurston, and were OK with that because he'd engineered Bowie's "Heroes". Hollis always felt awkward with the press. Choosing favourite records for brightly lit pop mags, he'd opt for Shostakovich, Faure, Walter Carlos, Augustus Pablo, Keith Jarrett. Asked for his hobbies, he replied, "Thinking." Favourite groups? "Minorities." Journalists meeting him would report back of an ordinary, unpretentious bloke, anything but a mystical guru, who was affable and content talking about football but would become reticent and defensive when it came to discussing his music. He didn't comprehend why it wasn't allowed to speak for itself. Now, it is.
There was always a link with prog. That early show with Genesis may have been something of a nightmare on the day, the atrocious weather fuelling the disgruntlement of an audience who took it out on the support act, but there's a discernible bittersweet, happy-sad element shared by Gabriel's more subtle slow numbers, Genesis' melancholy moments like Entangled, and the emotion Hollis would display on something like April 5th, the song named after his wife's birthday on The Colour Of Spring.
Before Talk Talk crafted that tightrope of tenderness and reached that level, they worked through 1984's It's My Life, getting into bed with dancefloor-remix culture, even though songs like Dum Dum Girl and Such A Shame were riddled with remorse and regret. And it was 1986's The Colour Of Spring on which the doors of Hollis' cage were flung open, and all kinds of odd animals, birds and insects – echoed by James Marsh's classic cover art – tumbled out. Life's What You Make It and Living In Another World pulled off marriages of euphoric big beat and eccentric, left-handed shifts. Between these bold lines, flickers of their music's future murmured through on fragile, floating elegies like Chameleon Day.
It was a success on every level, going gold, without which the subsequent albums would have remained an imaginary ideal in their creator's mind's eye. EMI provided the budget. When 1988's Spirit Of Eden revealed itself, they had regrets. Famously, Hollis and co-writer/producer Tim Friese-Greene were imposing evangelically bizarre studio routines (or anti-routines): there are tales of disorientating strobe lighting, of players being brought in and not hearing the track, being told to improvise over nothing. Many hours of tape, often including Hollis' vocal, were cut until Hollis and Friese-Greene were content. (One berserk aside is that Friese-Greene's previous production work included Tight Fit's chart-topper The Lion Sleeps Tonight. From "wimoweh, wimoweh" to Spirit Of Eden is a hell of a leap.) "We thought we'd broken the mould and could turn the tide of history," the producer said later.
A neo-religious fusion of gospel, classical and prog tropes, The Rainbow, Eden, and I Believe In You are musical edifices that cause your jaw to hit the floor while your soul is showered in exaltation. Even now – and it'd be a hard-hearted Talk Talk fan who's played them since Mark's death without experiencing something in their eye – the album teases out new treasures with each listen. (Contrary to myth, it wasn't universally panned by critics. Reviews ranged madly, nobody quite sure what the "correct" response was. It was called "ambient jazz-rock", "elusive" and "uncommonly beautiful". "Apparently these songs touch on everything from paradise to heroin addiction," wrote Q, "yet all remain within the album's mood of calm won from the storm.")
Now understood as an artist who didn't compromise, Hollis (having switched labels) re-engaged for the swansong under the Talk Talk name, 1991's archly titled Laughing Stock. If Spirit Of Eden created post-rock, this created post-post-rock. Sparse, intense, it drew a new map. Seemingly random shapes coalesced into something quite magical. Tim Bowness told this writer, "Each successive statement sounded purer and more focused than the previous one. There was an ongoing process of reduction in the music that reminded me of how Samuel Beckett continued to pare down language in his later work. [The sound] made most everything else around them seem so artificial that it was sometimes difficult to listen to anything else without being irritated by over-production or stylistic affectations."
Minimalism was now manna to Hollis, and after the (by then notional) band's split, his self-titled 1998 solo album (originally mooted for release under the band name) inched towards intimacy. That year he came close to describing his ethos: "Before you play two notes, learn how to play one. And don't play one unless you've got a reason to play it."
He took his own advice, embracing silence. Everything he struggled to communicate verbally was there, is there, in the music. Happiness, desire, hope, belief. He walked away to a quiet(er) life in South-West London because "I choose my family." The family of musicians remains indebted to his short but stunning period of industry. He was once asked his favourite musician. "Kate Bush," he said. Kate Bush was then asked hers. "Mark Hollis," she said.
When I co-authored the book Spirit Of Talk Talk in 2012 with the band's artwork virtuoso James Marsh and Toby Benjamin, a lengthy queue of musicians lined up to pay homage, from The The's Matt Johnson to David Torn, from Orbital's Paul Hartnoll to Elbow's Guy Garvey, from members of Depeche Mode, Bark Psychosis, Arcade Fire, Underworld, Doves, Bon Iver, Shearwater, UNKLE and The Verve to Robert Plant. "What he was doing was spectacular," exclaimed Plant. "Laughing Stock – my god!"
Steve Hogarth noted that Talk Talk "ran the gamut from synth-pop to uncompromising art. Along with The Blue Nile and Japan, they…redefined how contemporary music could be written and arranged. The Colour Of Spring is meticulously produced but with an enigmatic, intense spirituality. It's an object lesson in minimalism." For Richard Barbieri, who knows a thing or two about Japan, "Spirit Of Eden and Laughing Stock are, quite simply, works of art. They have such an exquisite beauty about them, a complete and powerful understanding of space. There's magic at work here. No matter how many times I listen to these albums I find myself totally immersed and entranced." Even the late Rick Wright of Pink Floyd was on record as declaring his admiration. "Simplicity with a twist. Pink Floyd have never done anything that straightforward, because I tend to put a lot of sound colour into the music. In some ways, this type of stuff is braver because there's nothing to hide behind. It touches me… but makes me feel happy."
The word 'genius' is bandied around too readily. In this case, immersion in those last three Talk Talk albums insists it's entirely appropriate regarding Mark Hollis. That music, stroking and scratching the sublime, is deathless. It touches you, but makes you feel happy.


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Things to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Landmarks & monuments
Our most recommended things to do in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
1. From Munich: Rothenburg and Nördlinger Ries Day Trip by Bus
Take a trip down the Romantic Road, a famous 220 mile route linking some of Bavaria's most exquisite architectural gems on a guided tour from Munich. Discover the natural beauty of the region, and the charming town of Rothenburg. After departure from Munich, travel first to Harburg which is one of the oldest and best-preserved castle complexes in Germany. This perfectly situated castle with its surrounding village retains the feel of the middle ages. Be enchanted by its historic flair and delve deep into its history. After visiting the castle, and pausing for coffee, you will drive on through the wondrous scenery of the Nördlinger Ries – the giant depression left by an ancient meteor in the Swabian landscape. Travelling via Dinkelsbühl, with its towers and spires, you will reach Rothenburg, a perfectly restored mediaeval town. Take some free time here for extensive exploration. Wander through the beautiful streets and alleyways, which are full of the charm of past times. Your return to Munich will take you through the largest hops-growing region in the world, the Hallertau. On this tour, be amazed by the beautiful region of southern Germany.
2. Rothenburg: Old Town Private Tour
Experience Rothenburg ob der Tauber with a private guide. On this customizable tour, hear and see the things that interest you. Your guide will take you to important historical sites and provide interesting information regarding local culture and traditions. After a personal welcome from your guide, follow them to admire some of the most important sites of the city such as the town hall, the market square with the Council Drinking House, and the George Fountain. Have the opportunity to walk over the city walls and visit a historic gate. If you prefer, focus your tour on the main churches, such as the Jakobskirche or Wolfgangskirche. You can also learn about the beer and wine culture and culinary specialties of the region. Have the chance to get to know the parks and gardens of the old town and enjoy the fantastic view of the romantic Tauber Valley. There is also a lot to learn about the city's fountains and how the water supply worked. Regardless of what you decide to focus your tour on, don't forget to ask your local guide for some tips for the rest of your stay.
3. Rothenburg: Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour
Solve riddles and find clues on a self-guided scavenger hunt and walking tour through Rothenburg. Explore the city at your own pace and see iconic highlights like Town Hall, Blade Gate, and many more. Decipher riddles, solve tasks, and unlock facts about the city. You will receive the download instructions after booking the tour. After downloading the app you will first visit the beautiful St. Wolfgang Church. At each stop, learn about the attraction and solve a location-based riddle. Next, you will visit the Blade Gate, the irreplaceable Church of St. James, and the Bronze Statue of St. James. Use the hints to find the city's best sights and hidden gems. The incredible route continues to the Georgsbrunnen, Medieval Crime Museum, Plönlein, and Gerlachschmiede. Finally, you will end the tour at Baumeisterhaus. Along the way, you can stop for a coffee or a break at any time. Stroll through the picturesque streets and discover the real Rothenburg on this fun tour while working as a team.
4. Rothenburg: Private 1-Hour Night Watchman Tour
Experience Rothenburg ob der Tauber by night while hearing about its medieval past. Learn from your night watchman guide the important duties of a watchman and the greatest dangers a medieval town can face. Wander through tranquil squares and deserted alleys on this private 1-hour tour. Meet your night watchman at the suggested meeting point or be picked up at your hotel or a restaurant of your choice in the Old Town. With a hat, coat, halberd, horn, and lantern, the night watchman will personally welcome you and your group. Join the night watchman on this one-hour evening tour through the old town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Enjoy the tranquility of the almost deserted alleys and the sights of the city in romantic lighting. Listen to the watchman's stories and about life when the Black Death threatened people, as well as torture and cruel punishments. Learn to understand why places of worship, monasteries, and city defense played such an important role and how the city developed. During your tour, you will see the mighty St. James Church as well as the town hall and part of the city walls. A special highlight of the evening is a view of one of the gateways with its high towers. Take the chance to ask your night watchman whatever curiosities you may still have and enjoy a photo session with the night watchman before they say goodbye to you.
5. Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Private Guided Walking Tour
Step back in time as you wander along cobblestone lanes in Rothenburg ob der Tauber on a walking tour with a private guide. See the town wall, half-timbered houses, and other famous landmarks that this medieval city is known for. Meet your guide in the heart of Rothenburg and set out to explore one of the oldest and most historic medieval towns along Germany's Romantic Road. Learn about the city's history from your local guide and discover interesting facts, like the story behind the city's Master Draught festival. See Rothenburg's most iconic landmarks, including the Marien Apotheke, which has been a pharmacy since 1812, the Plönlein, and the city wall dating back to 1142. Stroll past the Church of St. James, the Town Hall, the Master-Builder's House, and more. This private tour is entirely customizable and can be adjusted to suit your preferences on the day. Options include climbing to the top of the Town Hall Tower, exploring the Medieval Crime Museum, or trying a local pastry known as a snowball. Your walking tour of Rothenburg on der Tauber ends back at the Market Square, the perfect central location from which to continue exploring this fairytale town.
6. Day Trip to Rothenburg from Frankfurt
Take a day trip to one of the best-preserved medieval towns in Germany, Rothenburg ob der Tauber. On this trip you will first travel along the Romantic Road, a route linking many of the prettiest places in Germany, including Rothenburg. Be enchanted by the beautiful core of the historic town on a guided tour. Your informative guide will acquaint you with the history of Rothenburg as you walk around seeing the sights. A visit here is like a trip into the past, with medieval passages and alleyways, the Jakobskirche, the wonderful altarpiece by Tilman Riemenschneider, half-timbered houses, turreted city gates, the mighty town hall from the Renaissance period, and the Kriminalmuseum
7. From Frankfurt: Heidelberg & Rothenburg Full-Day Tour
Two of southern Germany's most charming communities offer a look at the country's medieval charm. You'll see the romantic city of Heidelberg and the historic town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber. Your journey begins with a morning tour to Heidelberg. Tour the famous Heidelberg Castle for a look at the long courtyard, the mighty terrace, and one of the largest wine barrels in the world, and then take a walk in the city's medieval center to marvel at the Old Bridge, Karl's Gate, the Church of the Holy Spirit, and the House of the Knights, as well as the oldest university in Germany. Next, follow the Romantic Road into the uplands of Bavaria for a visit to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the best-preserved medieval town in Germany. High above the Tauber River valley, the picturesque old lanes and the castle garden give you a look at the elegance of another era. See the wood-carved altar of St. Jakobs Church and marvel at half-timbered houses, the city gates, and the mighty Renaissance Town Hall. In the afternoon, take some leisure time to explore the town on your own. Look for the local delicacy called a "Schneeball," a fried dough ball with many different toppings before you meet your group for your journey back to Frankfurt.
8. Rothenburg: City Walk with App-Based Audio Guide
Take a walk through historic Rothenburg with a mobile app featuring a walking route and audio guidance. Visit must-see landmarks including the Church of St. James, the Bronze Sculpture of Hl. Jakobus, and the Plönlein, while learning about the significance of each from the dedicated app. Download the World City Trail app and head to your starting location, St. Wolfgang Church. Hear about its medieval history before continuing via the famous Blade Gate and the Church of St. James. Next, stop by the Bronze Sculpture of Hl. Jakobus, where you'll learn about the man it is dedicated to, before visiting the Town Hall. Here, admire the beautiful Georgsbrunnen (George's Fountain). On the last leg of the route, stroll through the picturesque Plönlein area with its timbered houses, and stop to marvel at the Gerlachschmiede building. Finish your walk at the historical Baumeisterhaus restaurant. The activity can be paused and resumed at any time, so feel free to tailor it to your own pace by stopping for a meal or visiting an attraction.
9. Frankfurt: Romantic Road & Rothenburg ob der Tauber Tour
Embark on a day trip from Frankfurt along the Romantic Road, Germany's oldest and most loved holiday route. Travel through Würzburg into the Tauber Valley to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, the epitome of German romanticism. Depart Frankfurt in the morning, start the drive through the Spessart to Würzburg. Passing the university town, the Tauber Valley will be reached. Bad Mergentheim and Markelsheim are located where three major wine-growing regions come together. Drive to the Würzburg Residence, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the official starting point of the Romantic Road. Crossing the River Main, enjoy views of the Marienberg Fortress and the Käppele, the Chapel of Grace. Visit the city of Weikersheim next, where the Renaissance castle and the Baroque garden can be visited. See the historic market square, then pass Röttingen, Germany's first European town, and Creglingen. Rothenburg ob der Tauber will be reached at lunch time. Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a must when traveling in Europe. Famous sights are the medieval town wall, the historical marketplace, the town hall, the Gothic Parish Church of St. Jakob, and the Plönlein, an area featuring a colorful timber-frame house. The tour ends round-trip back in Frankfurt.
10. Romantic Road Ticket Würzburg - Rothenburg o.d.T. with wine
Take a trip down an authentic German holiday route. Sample locally-made wines, and explore local landmarks in the company of a guide in historical costume. Begin your trip outside Würzburg main station. Board your air-conditioned coach, cross the River Main, and head for the vineyards of the Tauber Valley. Cruise past Bad Mergentheim and the wine town of Markelsheim as you enjoy your journey. Alight at Weikersheim to meet your guide in historical costume. Be led through a renaissance castle and park, designed in the style of Versailles. Encounter Röttingen, regarded as Germany's first European city, and Rothenburg ob der Tauber, claimed to be the most romantic city in Germany. Taste 3 different wines from the Markelsheim winegrowers' cooperative. Start with a welcome glass of Secco on the journey out, then enjoy a Müller Thurgau or Silvaner white as you drive along the vineyards in the Tauber Valley, and a glass of red on your way home.
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Frequently asked questions about Rothenburg ob der Tauber
What top attractions are a must-see in Rothenburg ob der Tauber?
The must-see attractions in Rothenburg ob der Tauber are:
Plönlein
Medieval Crime Museum
St. Jakobskirche
Rothenburg Marktplatz
Town Hall, Rothenburg
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Top Attractions in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
1 Plönlein
2 Medieval Crime Museum
3 St. Jakobskirche
4 Rothenburg Marktplatz
5 Town Hall, Rothenburg
6 Georgsbrunnen, Rothenburg
7 Klingen Gate, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
8 Baumeisterhaus, Rothenburg
9 Bronzeskulptur des Hl. Jakobus, Rothenburg
10 German Christmas Museum
11 Gerlachschmiede, Rothenburg
12 St. Wolfgang Church, Rothenburg
13 Town Hall Tower
14 Master-Builder's House, Rothenburg
15 Marien-Apotheke, Rothenburg ob der Tauber
16 Blade Gate, Rothenburg
1 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Architecture
2 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Day trips
4 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Culture & history
5 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Castle & palace tours
6 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Rainy-day activities
7 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Audio guides
8 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Romance & special occasions
9 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Activities for couples
10 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Wheelchair accessible
11 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Walking tours
13 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Guided tours
14 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Private tours
15 Rothenburg ob der Tauber For adults
16 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Food & drinks
17 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Culinary & nightlife
18 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Outdoor activities
19 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Wine tasting & winery tours
20 Rothenburg ob der Tauber Good for groups
Cities in Germany
1 Berlin
2 Hamburg
3 Munich
4 Dresden
5 Cologne
6 Frankfurt
7 Leipzig
9 Nuremberg
10 Bremen
13 Stuttgart
14 Lübeck
16 Bamberg
17 Freiburg
20 Augsburg
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What people are saying about Rothenburg ob der Tauber
The tour was informative and eye opening. The pick up point was accessible and the tour guide ensures our well being throughout the journey. We had a double decker bus which was very comfortable. She shared with us about the history of Harburg Castle and Rothenburg. We were given enough time to explore the attractions. The guide also shared her recommendations in these two attractions. The trip took 10.5 hours and it is the longest tour in Munich. The journey back took around 1.5-2hrs from Rothenburg. So if you are not into long bus rides, you may want to consider other tours.
From Munich: Rothenburg and Nördlinger Ries Day Trip by Bus Reviewed by Ramadhan, 12/9/2022
Lovely trip! Thanks to the excellent services provided by activity provider, Jürgen and Mr Diddy making this trip an absolute pleasure. I strongly recommend this private tour for others.
Frankfurt: Romantic Road & Rothenburg ob der Tauber Tour Reviewed by FUI LEE, 12/11/2022
Really lovely guide, very humorous and informative, lovely bunch of people on the trip, and ample time to enjoy the places visited.
From Munich: Rothenburg and Nördlinger Ries Day Trip by Bus Reviewed by Roxanne, 12/8/2022
The guide was telling about the information not just about the attractions but also about Germany, and it's a lot of fun.
From Munich: Rothenburg and Nördlinger Ries Day Trip by Bus Reviewed by Watosa, 12/29/2022
Lovely medieval town, worth the trip. Our guide, Monica was great too!
From Munich: Rothenburg and Nördlinger Ries Day Trip by Bus Reviewed by Enicia, 12/8/2022


Everyone knows that the key to a good adventure is a solid camera control scheme, especially one that allows you to freely move around your surroundings without obstruction. Without it, you'll crash into things you never see coming or spend a good chunk of your time fiddly adjusting the angle instead of focusing on the task ahead. In a game like Monster Hunter World, it's important to keep your target in sight if you're going to effectively take it down, lest it always gets away from you, so the following lock on functions will most definitely come in handy.
You can easily swing the camera around in Monster Hunter World using the right thumb stick to get your bearings. Locking on to a target, which will focus the camera on a chosen monster or character, is as simple as pressing in the right stick (which normally equates to R3 on a controller diagram). No matter where or how you move, you'll always have your target directly ahead of you until you either click the stick in again to disengage, or the target leaves the area you're in.
Keep in mind that when you're locked on to a target in Monster Hunter World, it can be easy to miss time a jump over a gap or obstacle, so learn to constantly skip in and out of the lock on function when it is necessary.
For more on Monster Hunter World, be sure to check out our wiki.


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Agrilus quetzalcoatli es una especie de insecto del género Agrilus, familia Buprestidae, orden Coleoptera.

Fue descrita científicamente por Fisher, 1938.

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Ignition is the Middle School ministry at Southside, with services on Sundays and Wednesdays each week!
A relevant service that is designed specifically for middle school students. Come and check out this exciting service that includes a live band, crazy games, and a lesson that will tackle the tough issues that middle school students are facing.
These Life Groups meet in homes every week. These groups create an environment that is like none other in the middle school ministry. Students are getting together to study God's Word as well as having a great time hanging out, eating and connecting with other students that have a desire to serve God.
Collide meets every Sunday evening at 5:30 in the Main Auditorium of our Warner Robins campus. You can come as early as 5 and hang out as late as 8pm. Collide is a service for all high school students of our Southside campuses designed to challenge high school students to consider being a follower of Christ, equip those who are followers Christ, and worship God through live worship and studying the Bible every week. After our service we break out into small groups to grow and have accountable relationships with other students.We provide food each week for our students. For more information, email our High School Pastors at robbie.coleman@southsidefamily.com or tucker.hall@southsidefamily.com. You can also check out our Facebook page.


After graduating in Design & Printmaking from the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, I spent 20 years in the commercial world of Art Consulting and Project Management; four years ago I decided it was time to dust off my 19th century Letterpress in the old Victorian outbuilding at home in rural Rutland and start creating my own work again, and so Please Shut the Gate was established!
I admit that, when faced with a stack of blank linoleum, cutting tools and tubes of coloured ink, I had no idea what I was going to create; but with a need to produce a sign for the front gate (as my hens were getting a little too free range) and then a pile of Christmas cards for the festive season, I was on my way! Hand cutting the designs out of the lino first, then printing each piece individually.
Four years later my range of products has expanded, with a collection of kitchenware, home furnishings and fashion accessories including aprons, tea towels and hand applied decal bone chinaware (as well as a range of left handed jugs and mugs!). Within the home furnishing collection I have doorstops with removable covers (for easy cleaning and mail ordering) as well as cushion covers, placemats and napkins. I have exhibited with the BCTF, Contemporary Textile Fayres, Rural Crafts and, more recently, with Country Living at the Burghley Horse Trials, all of which have created a demand from galleries and clients alike; new collections are being developed all the time and the latest Burghley Collection was featured in Tatler and latterly in House & Garden.
The collections are made up of pieces that are complementary in style or subject, and are influenced by the animals and countryside that surrounds my home in Rutland; by combining these natural images with text from lyrics, proverbs or prose the designs are realised.
All my designs are unique and, no two pieces are ever identical – they may be printed from the same lino block but the ink, fabric, pressure, temperature in the studio all play a part in making the pieces individual.
Once printed the designs are made up into bags and cushions; by combining British print furnishing fabrics with fine linens, the finished items become totally unique pieces.
Business name: Please Shut the Gate!


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What to Know About Adcetris (Brentuximab Vedotin)
More in Lymphoma
An Antibody-Drug Conjugate Approved to Treat Several Forms of Lymphoma
By Mark Gurarie
Mark Gurarie
Mark Gurarie is a freelance writer, editor, and adjunct lecturer of writing composition at George Washington University.
Medically reviewed by Kristie Reed, PharmD
Kristie Reed, PharmD, is the pharmacy director of a community hospital. She's responsible for overseeing emergency, general medicine, surgical, psychiatric care, oncology, and IV medication.
Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) is a medication used in the treatment of aggressive forms of lymphoma—cancers of the body's lymphatic system, which is part of the body's immune system. Given intravenously (IV), this medication may sometimes be used with chemotherapy or on its own.
This medication is a synthetically produced antibody that's been modified to target and kill cancerous cells that express the protein CD30.
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Adcetris is often prescribed after other initial therapies have already been attempted. Specifically, it's approved for:
Stage III or IV classical Hodgkin lymphoma (cHL): cHL is the most common form of lymphoma. In the majority of cases, cHL originates from B-cells, which help protect the body from infections by forming antibodies. Adcetris is prescribed when this cancer is diagnosed In an advanced stage.
cHL after autologous hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT): HCT therapy involves the transfusion of stem cells (immature cells that can develop into many different forms) to re-establish bone marrow and immune function. If there is a risk of relapse of cancer or if this treatment was not successful, Adcetris may be prescribed.
cHL after other therapy: If other approaches, such as radiation or chemotherapy, have not been successful in treating cHL, or if there is a relapse, Adcetris is indicated for use.
Systemic anaplastic large cell lymphoma (sALCL): sALCL is a rare, aggressive form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma that usually develops from T-cells (a type of immune cell). Adcetris may be prescribed alongside cyclophosphamide, Lipodox (doxorubicin), and Rayos (prednisone) as part of the initial chemotherapy regimen. It may also be considered after other therapies have not yielded good results.
Primary cutaneous anaplastic large cell lymphoma (pcALCL)/CD30-expressing mycosis fungoides (MF): pcALCL primarily appears in the skin and is considered less aggressive than the blood form of cHL. MF is another rare form of lymphoma that targets the body's T-cells. In both cases, Adcetris is recommended only if prior treatments have not yielded results.
Diagnosis and assessment of cancer are necessary before Adcetris can be prescribed. Lymphoma is diagnosed by a physical assessment, blood tests, and biopsy of the lymph node (in which a small portion is extracted for evaluation).
The subtype and progression of the disease can be evaluated using any number of methods:
Computer tomography (CT scan)
Positron emission tomography (PET scan)
Precautions and Contraindications
Adcetris and drugs like it can have a range of effects on the body, and some people may not be good candidates for this therapy. Factors that need to be considered include:
Bleo 15k (bleomycin) therapy: This drug cannot be given to patients also receiving bleomycin therapy due to its potentially harmful effects on the lungs.
Presence of peripheral neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy occurs when the nerves In the body become damaged. Adcetris can worsen or cause neuropathy.
Severe allergic reaction: Anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction, has been known to occur during the administration of this drug.
Neutropenia: This condition is characterized by a low number of white blood cells and weakened immune function. It can be a side effect of a number of cancer medications. The presence of neutropenia may mean having to stop or change Adcetris.
Opportunistic infections: This drug suppresses the immune system and can worsen viral, bacterial, or fungal infections, such as pneumonia, bacteremia, or sepsis.
Liver problems: Liver damage may make this drug unsafe to use.
Kidney problems: Kidney problems may make this drug unsafe.
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML): A neurological disorder, PML is characterized by the destruction of myelin, a substance that coats and protects nerve and brain cells.
Lung issues: Use of Adcetris has also been known to affect lung function, leading to dangerous and potentially fatal conditions such as pneumonitis (an inflammation of lung tissue) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS, in which fluid fills the lungs).
Gastrointestinal conditions: Since Adcetris can cause side effects to the gastrointestinal system, it is not recommended to be given to people who have a history of these conditions.
Pregnancy: Research on animals has found that the use of Adcetris may potentially cause harm to a developing fetus. As such, pregnant women will be advised of this risk prior to undergoing treatment. Women should avoid getting pregnant while taking this drug and for at least six months after the final dose.
Breastfeeding: Due to potential complications, mothers will be asked to cease breastfeeding during the course of treatment and for up to six months afterward.
Age: Those over the age of 65 are also at an increased risk of dangerous side effects, which may influence therapeutic decision-making.
Other Antibody-Drug Conjugates
Adcetris is just one of the class of antibody-drug conjugates, all of which work the same way: by targeting the CD30 protein found on cancer cells. Currently, seven others are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical use:
Kadcyla (ado-trastuzumab emtansine)
Padcev (enfortumab vedotin)
Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki)
Polivy (polatuzumab vedotin-piiq)
Trodelvy (sacituzumab govitecan-hziy)
Adcetris is administered at an outpatient infusion center or hospital via IV injection for 30 minutes at a time. The specific dosage depends on the condition being treated and may also be adjusted by your healthcare provider based on your case.
The following are FDA recommendations for dosage:
Stage III or IV cHL: Alongside chemotherapy, 1.2 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight is recommended, with a maximum of 120 mg per day. Treatments are administered once every two weeks up to 12 times or until toxicity is unacceptable.
cHL after HCT: Following HCT, it's recommended that healthcare providers wait four to six weeks before initiating Adcetris. Dosage in these cases is 1.8 mg per kg up to a maximum of 180 mg a day. This should be administered once every three weeks for up to 16 treatments, or until levels of toxicity in the body are unacceptable.
Relapsed cHL: For relapsed cases of cHL, guidelines are: 1.8 mg per kg of body weight, and no more than 180 mg a day. This is done once every three weeks for a maximum of 16 treatments.
Systemic ALCL: For newly diagnosed systemic ALCL, 1.8 mg per kg of body weight is administered, with a daily maximum of 180 mg, alongside chemotherapy. Treatments occur once every three weeks for a maximum of six to eight sessions, or until other adverse effects are unacceptable.
Relapsed pcALCL/CD30-expressing mycosis fungoides: Cases of pcALCL or MF relapse are treated with doses of 1.8 mg per kg of body weight administered once every three weeks. This can be done for up to 16 treatments, or until toxicity becomes unbearable.
Keep in mind that the above are recommendations. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust dosages and schedules based on your health status or other factors.
Dosages of Adcetris are modified based on body weight. In addition, dose strength is modified in the presence of certain conditions:
Liver diseases: Doses that are typically 1.2 mg per kg are reduced to 0.9 mg (for a maximum of 90 mg per day) in cases of mild impairment of the liver, and treatment ceases in more severe cases. Cases that would typically require the higher 1.8 mg per kg dose are reduced to 1.2 mg in the presence of minor liver damage, with treatment stopped if the liver gets worse.
Peripheral neuropathy: Peripheral neuropathy is categorized based on severity, with grade 4 being the most severe and grade 1 being the least. Cases that would typically call for 1.2 mg per kg are reduced to 0.9 mg when you have grade 2 neuropathy, and treatment is stopped in cases of grade 3 or 4. Those that call for 1.8 mg per kg in conjunction with chemotherapy are cut back to 1.2 mg in grade 2 and 3 neuropathy.
Neutropenia: Administration of Adcetris is paused in severe cases (grades 3 or 4) of neutropenia, and, oftentimes, other drugs need to be coadministered, especially when this drug is taken alongside chemotherapy.
Since this treatment is only administered via IV injection, patients don't need to worry about storage or safe disposal.
Adcetris may lead to a range of side effects, from minor to severe, and even deadly. Throughout the course of your treatment, the healthcare provider will be monitoring for any adverse reactions.
Keep track of how you're feeling, and don't ignore symptoms. If you're feeling sick or if anything seems off, make sure to let your healthcare provider know. Keep in mind: some reactions to this drug are medical emergencies.
Side effects are frequently reported among those taking Adcetris.
The most common of these are:
Upper-respiratory infection
Anemia (lack of red blood cells in the body)
Stomach or abdominal pain
Tingling or numbness in hands or feet
Low white blood cell count (neutropenia)
Low blood platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
Certain reactions to Adcetris are medical emergencies and may require immediate attention. Among the more severe side effects of this drug are:
Infusion-related reactions: Shortness of breath, lowered blood pressure, chest pains, rash, and itchiness
Liver toxicity: Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), dark or brown urine, and abdominal pain
Tumor lysis syndrome: Nausea, vomiting, fatigue, or diarrhea
Stevens-Johnson syndrome: Rashes or painful blisters
Gastrointestinal tear/pancreatitis: Severe abdominal pain, swelling in the abdomen, chills, fever, constipation, nausea, or vomiting
Cardiac arrhythmia: Fatigue, weakness, dizziness, fainting spells, rapid heartbeat, shortness of breath, and chest pain, among other symptoms
If you're feeling any of these symptoms or suspect you have these conditions, be sure to contact your healthcare provider right away or go to the emergency room.
Adcetris can be harmful when taken with other medications.
Xolagel (ketoconazole)
Norvir (ritonavir)
Verelan (verapamil)
Erygel (clarithromycin)
Erythrocin (erythromycin)
Tiazac (diltiazem)
It's important to let your healthcare provider know what other drugs or substances you're taking during treatment.
Your healthcare provider and oncology team will be monitoring your status throughout your course and will let you know if the therapy should change.
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It was terribly refreshing to see the sun finally shining today. I was beginning to think it had abandoned us for another solar system. When I was driving along Birch Drive earlier, I just happened to get a glimpse of a hen turkey with a handful of smaller ones near the roadway. They made me smile when watching them in how the young ones seem to stay so close to their Mamma in spite of the darting back and forth looking for something to eat. Someone told me not long ago that the more wild turkeys we see, the fewer pheasants there'll be. I was brought up to speed when told they compete for the same nesting areas as well as food, so with the turkeys being larger, you don't have to ask which ones get the best seats in the house. We seem to be able to draw parallels with human behaviors and wild animals' where might make right, along with the survival of the fittest. I only hope some of bad habits of the humans aren't being rubbed off onto the animal kingdom. A handful of them have already adapted to City life and some continue working at taking up residence in our homes. I'm still wondering why there hasn't been a mad scientist who's created hand gloves and foot gloves similar to the claws on squirrels. The gloves could have computer sensors in them to where the claws would extend and contract by the muscle pressure exerted by a person's hands and feet. Can you imagine being able to hang upside-down on a tree trunk, or crawl up anything that you can get your claws into? Move over cliff climbers and make room for the tree scalers and pole climbers.
Most of my morning was spent getting a home listed which is located at 850 – 15th St. SE here in Mason City. It's been in one particular family likely since it was built. There's been the usual updates including newer furnace, central air, permanent siding, and thermal windows. The kitchen appears to have been updated since the home was built along with the installation of a dishwasher and garbage disposal. The basement offers a ¾ bath and an open space that could be converted into a man cave. All the appliances stay including the washer and dryer. Any first time buyers in our market should jump at the chance to own this home. What I found attractive about this homesite is the size of the lot to where one could add another attached garage stall. There's a covered patio out back which would be a great place to spend summer evenings without getting soaked when a rain storm suddenly arrives. At the rear of the lot, there are about four absolutely gorgeous white pine trees. The owner informed me that one of those trees is the nesting site for a pair of red-tail hawks who arrive every year to raise their young. Curious me had to go looking for the nest. I happened to see it about two thirds of the way up the tree. All I could say was, "Wow! That's one big nest!" And to think they instinctively return to create another generation. The above photo is of that particular nest while at their home.
My late afternoon wasn't the most delightful after receiving a call from a dear friend telling me some of the monstrous things several people are trying to do to her. I think I got her calmed down, and before I hung up I jokingly said, "The next time you talk to them, think of the most evil person we all know and say, "It appears when you take your dirt naps, you'll be sharing the same sleeping bag with that so-and-so." which may cause them to step back and realize how evil they've become." She laughed and said, "If I think of it the next time, I'll be sure to say it." It sure takes all kinds doesn't it?