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Usurpress/Trenches Of The Netherworld/Selfmadegod Records/2012 CD Review
Usurpress are a band from Sweden that has been featured before in this zine with a musical style that mixes Swedish style death metal with d beat and crust punk and this is a review of their 2012 album "Trenches Of The Netherworld" which was released by Selfmadegod Records.
Drums range from slow, mid paced to fast drumming with a great amount of brutal sounding blast beats being thrown into the music, while the bass playing has a very strong and powerful tone with heavy riffing that dominates throughout the recording, as for the flutes they are only utilized on one song and they bring a folk music feeling to t he music.
Rhythm guitars range from slow, mid paced to fast riffs that combine Swedish style death metal with d beat and crust punk with a great amount of dark sounding melodies being thrown into the riffing, while the lead guitars are very melodic sounding guitar solos and leads that combine death metal and crust punk together.
Vocals are mostly deep death metal growls along with a brief use of clean singing, while the lyrics cover dark themes, as for the production it has a very strong, powerful, heavy and professional sound where you can hear all of the musical instruments that are present on this recording.
In my opinion this is another great sounding recording from Usurpress and if you are a f an of this band, you should enjoy this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Black Death On White Wings" "The Colours Of Darkness" "Trenches Of The Netherworld" and "Seduction Through Bloodshed". RECOMMENDED BUY.
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Radiation Sickness/Reflections Of A Psychotic Past/Abyss Records/2012 CD Review
Radiation Sickness are a band from Indiana that has a history that goes back to the 80's with a musical style that combines death metal, grind, crust, crossover and thrash and this is a review of their 2012 album "Reflections Of A Psychotic Past" which was released by Abyss Records.
Drums range from slow, mid paced to fast drumming with a great amount of blast beats being thrown into the music, while the bass playing has a very strong and powerful tone with heavy riffs that dominate throughout the recording.
Rhythm guitars range from slow, mid paced to fast riffs that combine elements of death metal, crust, grind, crossover and thrash together to create a sound of their own with a good amount of melody being thrown into the riffing, while the lead guitars are underground 80's metal guitar solos and leads.
Vocals are mostly high pitched death/thrash screams mixed in with some deep death metal growls as well as a brief use of clean singing, while the lyrics cover hateful and everyday themes, as for the production it has a very strong, powerful, heavy and professional sound where you can hear all of the musical instruments that are present on this on this recording.
In my opinion Radiation Sickness are a very great sounding hybrid of death metal, grind, crust, crossover and thrash and if you are a fan of this style of music, you should check out this band. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Reflections Of A Psychotic Past" "Graveside View" "Escape To Insanity" and "Demented Love Song". RECOMMENDED BUY.
Desalmado/Self Titled/Greyhaze Records/2012 CD Review
Desalmado are a band from Brazil that has been featured before in this zine with a musical style that mixes crust with grindcore and this is a review of their self titled 2012 album which was released by Greyhaze Records.
Drums range from slow, mid paced to fast drumming with a great amount of brutal sounding blast beats being thrown into the music, while the bass playing has a very dark tone with riffs that follow the riffing that is coming out of the guitars and at times they have a very powerful sound to them.
Rhythm guitars range from slow, mid paced to fast grindcore riffs that also utilize some crust punk and death metal influences as for the lead guitars they are only utilized briefly on one song and have a classic death metal feeling to them.
Vocals range from crust style yelling, growls and high pitched grindcore screams, while the lyrics are written in Portueguesse and cover political and violent themes, as for the production it has a very heavy, raw and primitive sound to it while you can still hear all of the musical instruments that are present on this recording.
In my opinion this is another great recording from Desalmado and if you are a fan of crust influenced grindcore, you should check out this album. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Canibal Social" "Sofrer, Morrer e Apodrecor" "Falso Profeta" and "Suicidio Assistido". RECOMMENDED BUY.
Primate Interview
1. Can you tell us a little bit about the band for those that have never heard of you before?
Primate is a hardcore/punk/grind band from Atlanta comprised of Bill from Mastodon, Kevin from Brutal Truth and three other guys you may or may not have ever heard of. Mike plays with Javelina and Dave and Shayne were with The Despised for the past several years.
2. How would you describe your musical sound?
It's a hybrid mix of fast hardcore/punk in the Swedish/Japanese hardcore vein with some crust/grind thrown in. Fast, loud hardcore punk essentially. There are some technical metal riffs, some stoner metal riffs, but in the end, it's just fast hardcore.
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the music?
It is a post apocalyptic hostile world that will revert to militant groups... mad max ain't so mad...
4. What is the meaning and inspiration behind the bands name?
There really is neither meaning or inspiration behind the name. We're a bunch of apes playing hardcore....it fits. And yes, we've heard about a thousand times that Primate was the original band name for Primus etc etc...
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage performance?
I think the two stand-out shows were the Scion Fest back in 2011 out in Pomona and the Halloween cover show that we did an entire Black Flag set. I think our stage performance is pretty energetic. If you've ever seen a Brutal Truth show you know that Kevin is a madman behind the mic which brings a ton of energy to the front. Then you've got Dave and Mike thrashing about on one side and Bill on the other just shredding. I tend to beat the crap outta my drums so the overall effect is pretty intense.
6. Do you have any touring plans for the future?
There's some stuff on the horizon that we're working on, but nothing set in stone right now. Right now Bill is in Europe with Mastodon and Kevin heads over in a couple days with Brutal Truth so we're just waiting for those tours to complete so we can get some things rolling. Stay tuned as there will be some cool stuff coming.
7. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of crust and grindcore?
I'd have to say it's been pretty good so far. I run our little web store (www.primategrind.com/grindstore) and am the one who ships out everyone's orders and I've actually seen a good number of orders from all over the world. I've sent a bunch of stuff all over Europe, Japan, Mexico and even China & Taiwan and all of this has been before Relapse started promoting us so I expect to see that grow even more in the coming months.
8. What is going on with the other musical projects these days?
Mastodon has been kicking ass and touring heavily since the release of "The Hunter" back in September as has Brutal Truth after releasing "End Time" the same day. Javelina has a new record recorded, I'm not sure when it'll be out and Mike, Dave and my new project "Shots Fired" has just recorded some stuff that we hope to get out soon.
9. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?
Fast and heavy hardcore. That's what we do. It'll probably be a little more technical with Mike and Bill working off of each other a bit more but we're not trying to reinvent the wheel here. There are a few new ones in the works currently that sound pretty good so I think the next record is going to be pretty brutal.
10. What are some bands or musical styles that have influenced your music and also what are you listening to nowadays?
We all grew up listening to punk and hardcore and that has definitely influenced our sound, but as to what we're listening to today I can't really speak for everyone.
11. Outside of music what are some of your interests?
Bill and Kevin have families so that's a good part of their world when they're not touring. Ultimately it's working and paying bills....the American dream.... Oddly, outside of work our main interest IS music. With each of us being in more than one band, when we're not writing for one, we're writing for another, or fixing a guitar or amp or screwing around with some pedals to make some new sounds...
12. Any final words or thoughts before we wrap up this interview?
Just thanks to everyone who has supported us over the past couple years and we look forward to hitting the road soon and playing live for you!
Enabler Interview
1. Can you give us an update on what is going with the band these days?
Right now, we are preparing to release our second LP (and first proper full length release) "All Hail the Void" and touring in support of it. We leave a week from today to make our journey out to start the Southern Lord summer package tour with Black Breath, Martyrdod, and Burning Love. Couldn't be more stoked, but there is much to do...
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album and how it differs from previous recordings?
With the first LP, we had only been a band for 3 months at that time and only played a handful of shows. We
recorded the record in 16 hours and it was the first 8 songs we had as a band. With this record, we had almost 30 songs to choose from, we did 18 days of tracking and about 2-3 months of mixing and editing. The new record is just much tighter and the songs that we picked were very thought out. I absolutely love both recordings equally for what they are, but I also felt that we really needed to step it up with this release.
The lyrics I write are usually personal and are initially based around something that has happened to me, but I try to write about things in a manner where everyone can relate with where I'm coming from. I have found that I'll use lyrics that I wrote 5 years ago, and I completely forgot what the situation was that inspired me to write those lyrics, but I can relate them to something entirely different that's happening in my life. I think that the world can be a very unfair place, and humanity in general just really lets me down.
I feel like being in this band and having this as my songwriting outlet is what enables me to be myself, to be
comfortable in life. I have to express the way I feel or the frustration that I feel in life just really wears down on me and leads me to be a very unhappy person.
5. What are some of the best shows that the band has played so far and how would you describe your stage
performance?
Recently, shows that stick out to me are Portland, Missoula Montana, Albuquerque, the Power of the Riff showcase at SXSW. Almost every time we've played Minneapolis it has been killer. I think if I were asked this question after the next tour, I'd have a lot more cities to name. We just try to be as honest as we can in our performance every night, and we never try to act like something we're not in a live setting. I hate it when people try to act larger than life on stage.
Of course! We are going on the Southern Lord summer package tour next week and then we plan on doing a small run of dates in western Canada in August. We'll be doing a run around The Fest in Gainesville in October as well.
7. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your music by fans of crust and grind?
Honestly, it's kind of hit or miss. I think sometimes people think that the band is something it's not. Although
there are a lot of crust and grind influences, I wouldn't say we are a crust or grind band by any means. There is just as much hardcore / punk, and a HUGE amount of 80s thrash and 90s death metal influence (probably more of this than any other influence). Sometimes people are surprised by the band and absolutely love it, but sometimes they just want the bread and butter grind or crust band, which we are not.
8. Are there any other projects besides this band or is this a full time line-up?
The band is a full time lineup but people in the band are involved with other bands. Andy fills in for Earth Crisis from time to time on drums and is involved in several very popular bands, and Greg also plays in Misery Signals. I'm currently not playing with anyone else, but I would like to get back behind the drums at some point!
I have a ton of new material written already. I think it's great, it's exactly the music I want to play. There's a lot of thrash and death metal, a ton of melodic parts, tons of d-beats, and of course I'm still trying to find ways to write heavier riffs than I have before. The lyrics are going to be pissed and dark as fuck. It's the same road we've been on, we're just not stopping anytime soon.
The best new records I've heard this year are Cannibal Corpse "Torture", Tragedy "Darker Days Ahead", Imperial State Electric "Pop War", and Van Halen "A Different Kind of Truth". I never stop listening to old Megadeth, Metallica, Anthrax, Sepultura, Testament, etc....
Star Wars, John Carpenter movies, Star Trek, Stephen King novels, and things of the like.
Thanks for doing the interview!
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Ambassador Gun/Golden Eagle/Pangea Media/2012 CD Review
Ambassador Gun are a band from Minnesota that plays a mixture of metal, punk, hardcore, crustcore and grindcore and this is a review of their 2012 album "Golden Eagle" which was released by Pangea Media.
Drums range from slow, mid paced to fast drumming with a good amount of brutal sounding blast beats being thrown into the music, while the bass playing has a very strong, powerful and heavy tone with riffs that dominate throughout the recording.
Rhythm guitars range from slow, mid paced to fast primitive riffs that mix elements of punk, metal, grind, crust and hardcore together to create a sound of their own and there are no guitar solos or leads present on this recording.
Vocals range from crust/hardcore style yelling, high pitched grindcore screams and deep death metal growls, while the lyrics cover hateful and anti religion themes, as for the production it has a very strong, powerful, heavy and professional sound where you can hear all of the musical instruments that are present on this recording.
In my opinion Ambassador Gun are a very great sounding hybrid of metal, punk, crust, grind, and hardcore and if you are a fan of this style of music, you should check this band out. RECOMMENDED TRACKS INCLUDE "Christbastard" "Sunshine Acid" "Unleashed" and "No Suffering". RECOMMENDED BUY.
Antigama Interview
1. Can you give us an update on what is going on with the band these days?
Our new MCD entitled 'Stop the Chaos' is out now! And we're just back from a small tour we've played here in Poland. The gigs went great and we'll be doing more promotional shows very soon.
2. How would you describe the musical sound of the new album and how it differs from the older recordings?
The new material is very fast, aggressive and groovy, and less experimental than our previous albums. We're happy about the direction we've taken as a band. Definitely we have more 'flow' right now.
3. What are some of the lyrical topics and subjects the band explores with the new release?
These are Lucas' personal experiences and thoughts, struggles and efforts dressed into his signature symbolic language.
Well... For us Antigama is like controlled chaos, antimusic. We have no hidden message in the name though.
The gigs we last played here in Warsaw and in Poznan were very good, just wild and extreme. And the show at Maryland Deathfest in 2009 was cool too. All our gigs are noisy and intense.
6. Do you have any touring plans for the new release?
Yes, we'll promote 'Stop the Chaos' around Europe and other places we'll be able to go. We'll do it as soon as everything is fixed with our booking agency. Actually, we can't wait to go on tour!
7. I have noticed that the new album is on Selfmadegod Records instead of Relapse, what made you go back to that label after years of being on Relapse and how would you compare the 2 different labels?
Karol from Selfmadegod has been our great friend, supporter, and manager of ours since the beginning. Our comeback wasn't strange either for us nor for him. Karol is a very professional guy with years of experience with the scene. Relapse was a great label too but we're glad to be in Selfmadegod Records again... In fact you can't compare the two labels - Relapse is a huge company and Selfmadegod is still an underground label with underground attitude which is great for us.
8. On a worldwide level how has the feedback been to your newer music by fans of grindcore?
Well, it's too early for the full feedback because our MCD has just come out a few days ago. The reviews we got so far are just great. We're very happy about it. More reviews to come!
9. Are there any other projects going on besides this band or is this a full time line-up?
Everybody has different projects/bands other than Antigama. I play in a band called Fuckdown - it's a dirty scumfuck rock'n'roll in the vein of GG Allin and Murder Junkies. It's a lot of fun! Pawel plays with Lost Soul, Soul Snatcher. Lucas has his experimental/electro projects, Michal plays as a session man sometimes. We have a lot to do for sure!
10. What direction do you see your music heading into on future releases?
I hope we'll continue the way we took on 'STC'. We have some new tracks ready for the new album and they sound faster, more twisted and extreme, but also slow and heavy at times. Still, it will be Antigama - that's for sure.
11. I know that Poland is famous for both it's black and death metal scenes but how would you describe the grindcore scene in your home country?
Well, I'm not an expert of today's grindcore scene in Poland. I know that bands like Dead Infection or Squash Bowels are still on the grindcore map. Lots of good bands broke up because of different reasons. We still make it after 12 years though!
Collecting movies, getting stoned, cooking, travelling, spending time with my woman and my friends.
I would like to thank you very much for the cool interview. Cheers for everyone interested in Antigama - check out our new MCD!
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The inaugural Saudia Ad Diriyah E-Prix in Saudi Arabia is the start of an "exciting" new era of motorsport in the country.
That is the belief of Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal Al Saud, vice-chair of the Saudi Arabia General Sports Authority, as the event, which is the opening round of the 2018-19 Formula E season, prepares to begin on Friday.
"Formula E for Saudi Arabia is more than an exciting race, it is bigger than a single sporting event, it's legacy reaches beyond the track into the community," he said of the event, which is the latest part of the country's Vision 2030 plan.
A 2.5km street circuit, winding around the roads of Diriyah, will test the 11 teams and 22 drivers, who will race for 45 minutes in Saturday's race, which begins at 4.05pm UAE time.
The championship, which has existed since September 2014, sees a field of cars powered only by electricity compete.
A 10-year deal for the race to be held in Diriyah has been agreed between the championship, the General Sports Authority and the Saudi Arabian Motor Federation (SAMF) meaning it is set to become an established part of the sporting calendar in the years ahead.
Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Faisal Al Saud, president of SAMF, said: "Formula E is more than just a race to be the best – its mission is to be a competitive platform to test and develop road relevant technologies, it helps to refine the design and functionality of electric vehicle components and it wants to accelerate the transition and uptake of clean transportation on a global scale.
"We embrace this vision and we will be working closely with the championship to inspire the next generation of technicians and engineers within Saudi Arabia."
Saturday's race is part of a new era for Formula E as well. New cars, named Gen2, boast double the battery range of the previous model, meaning the past situation of drivers having to change cars midway through an event is now consigned to the history books.
The sport's chief executive Alejandro Agag told Reuters in an interview ahead of the action: "Season five is the moment of truth for Formula E.
"Now people are coming, assuming that this is a long-term venture that is going to be playing a really huge role in the motorsports industry and in the car industry.
Jean-Eric Vergne is the defending champion in the series and the Frenchman starts his title defence with his team Techeetah in Saudi Arabia.
A familiar face in the world of motorsport who will make his debut on Saturday is Felipe Massa.
The Brazilian raced in Formula One between 2002 and 2017, winning 11 races as he drove for both Ferrari and Williams.
He never won the championship during his in F1, finishing as runner-up in 2008, and he believes that he can be a champion in Formula E thanks to the closeness in performance between the teams.
"I think what makes things interesting in Formula E, and I really hope it happens with me, is that many drivers are able to win the race," he told the BBC.
"Maybe many drivers can win the championship. I think it is a lot more closer compared to the cars in Formula E and cars in Formula 1."
Massa is driving for the Venturi team and he will partner Edorardo Mortara.
Stoffel Vandoorne, who raced in the F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix last month at Yas Marina Circuit, is another fresh face on the grid.
The Belgian has joined Formula E full time from F1 and will race for HWA Racelab.
Friday will see the drivers have a first sighter of the Diriyah track in a shakedown event. Free practice starts from 8am UAE time on Saturday, with qualifying running from 10.05am to 12.55pm.


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Indian Christian religious leaders
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Moderators of the Church of South India
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Namco Museum Launches on Nintendo Switch with New Trailer
Bandai Namco Entertainment America has announced in a press release that Namco Museum is now available in the Americas for $29.99 in the Nintendo Switch eShop. This retro game collection is rated "T for Teen", and it contains 11 classic retro games from the past:
Galaga '88
Rolling Thunder 2
Tank Force
and PAC-MAN VS.
Most of the retro games in this collection also have an online leader board (PAC-MAN VS. being an exception). You can also rotate your switch vertically for a taller, thinner screen that better replicates the arcade cabinets of old. In celebration of the launch of Namco Museum on the Nintendo Switch, Namco Entertainment America has also released a new trailer that came out just before launch:
Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing for Bandai Namco Entertainment America commented on this collection:
"Over the decades that have passed since these games first hit arcades, they've proven to be timeless classics that retain their charm across every era and hardware platform. The Nintendo Switch is the perfect platform to play NAMCO MUSEUM single player, multiplayer, on the couch, or on the go. There's something here for everyone, and with the built-in multiplayer capability of the Switch, anyone can join in."
You can check out the full press release below:
PEW PEW! WAKKA WAKKA WAKKA! NAMCO MUSEUM™ RETRO GAME COLLECTION NOW AVAILABLE ON NINTENDO SWITCH™
Retro Collection Features Nostalgic Favorites PAC-MAN™, Dig Dug™, Galaga™, Rolling Thunder™, PAC-MAN™ VS., and More!
SANTA CLARA, Calif., (July 28, 2017) – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. announces that NAMCO MUSEUM™ is now available in the Americas via the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch™. NAMCO MUSEUM is a classic games compilation featuring arcade favorites including PAC-MAN™, Dig Dug™, Galaga™, Galaga™ '88, The Tower of Druaga™, Rolling Thunder™, Rolling Thunder™ 2, Sky Kid™, Splatterhouse™, and Tank Force™. The collection also incorporates PAC-MAN™ VS., a four-player game based on the PAC-MAN series originally created by Toru Iwatani. Nintendo developed PAC-MAN VS. in 2003 under the supervision of legendary game designer, Shigeru Miyamoto.
With NAMCO MUSEUM, Nintendo Switch gamers can relive the glory days of coin-operated arcade games anytime or anywhere. For arcade game masters, the retro titles (excluding PAC-MAN VS.) support an online ranking system, enabling them to view their standing amongst the top gamers around the world. Players nostalgic for the classic coin-op era can transform their Nintendo Switch console into a miniature arcade cabinet by turning the handheld console vertically for a taller, slimmer screen that replicates the original arcade experience.
In PAC-MAN VS., three players work together as the iconic ghosts and hunt down the fourth player, who has taken on the role of PAC-MAN, as they clear the maze of Pac Dots. Two Nintendo Switch consoles are required to play as up to three ghosts play on one console and the PAC-MAN character plays on the other. A free downloadable app will be available via the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch that enables 1-3 players to join a multiplayer session of PAC-MAN VS. hosted by a Nintendo Switch system, providing full multiplayer sessions using two consoles and one copy of the complete game.
"Over the decades that have passed since these games first hit arcades, they've proven to be timeless classics that retain their charm across every era and hardware platform. The Nintendo Switch is the perfect platform to play NAMCO MUSEUM single player, multiplayer, on the couch, or on the go," said Eric Hartness, Vice President of Marketing for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. "There's something here for everyone, and with the built-in multiplayer capability of the Switch, anyone can join in."
NAMCO MUSEUM is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB and is offered at an MSRP of $29.99 exclusively through the Nintendo eShop for the Nintendo Switch. For more information on BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. or its other products please visit: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS or join the conversation on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry's top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS
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Bali and luxury spa experiences, a match made in heaven!
If you've ever been to Bali there is a 99.9% chance you have indulged in one of the readily available spa experiences, inclusive of full body massage and total zoning out from the world. I don't blame you - there is quite literally nothing better and if anyone does it the best way, it's the Balinese!
During my stay in Seminyak, I was lucky enough to pop into The Amala with Lifestyle Retreats and treated to an incredible Spa Experience, hour long Yoga session with one of the most amazing Yoga instructors I've had the pleasure of being taught by, and the most delicious healthy lunch ever. And to top it off, it was all in a tropical paradise at the grounds of The Amala.
Starting our morning experience, we entered the grounds of The Amala and were welcomed into their beautiful wooden and stone Yoga studio, overlooking the tropical resort grounds. For somewhere as busy as Seminyak, The Amala's Yoga studio definitely made me feel like I was in a tropical paradise in the middle of nowhere. I'm a super Yoga rookie (and it was also my boyfriend's first Yoga experience ever, he was terrible at it haha!), so it was nice to be taken through the paces with care and attention to detail. Although when the Yoga instructor did the most awesome headstand ever I decided that I wouldn't try that one ... hehe.
After Yoga it was time for our (much anticipated!) massage at The Amala Spa. Opting for the 60 minute relaxing 'Traditional Balinese Massage', we were treated to an ensuing hour of absolute bliss. Starting with a rose petal foot cleanse, foot massage and the most delicious mint cucumber drink, it was followed by a full body massage with special attention to problem areas we had identified to our massage therapist. The whole experience was amazing, with the most beautiful staff - I left feeling absolutely relaxed and refreshed which was exactly what we were told would happen. The best!
After our massage we were then treated to an incredible healthy lunch where I absolutely demolished the best eggplant, tomato, capsicum rolls I've ever eaten (I need these back in my life!) and traditional spiced chicken wrapped in banana leaves. There's actually nothing better than trying new traditional foods that are super healthy for you!
We concluded the morning with a stroll around The Amala grounds, discovering how beautiful it was and how we will have to definitely add this to our Bali Accommodation list the next time we visit. Which will be super soon! Lifestyle Retreats, you sure do know how to do luxury.
Thank you to The Amala Spa and Lifestyle Retreats for having us and treating us to the absolute best in Spa Experiences.


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James Robert McDevitt, 82, of Juanita Drive, East Liverpool, Ohio, died at East Liverpool City Hospital on Thursday, January 29, 2004, following a lengthy illness.
He was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on September 2, 1921, a son of the late Elvie Lindsay McDevitt and Gladys Elizabeth Weekly McDevitt.
Mr. McDevitt last worked as a custodian at East Liverpool High School and Riverside Presbyterian Church. Before that, he worked at the former Conrail Railroad, where he worked as a Tower Operator. He graduated from Wellsville High School in 1939, was a member of Riverside Presbyterian Church in Wellsville and a 60 year member of the American Legion Post 70.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Allabaugh McDevitt, whom he married on February 23, 1957; three sons, James B. McDevitt of Rochester, New Hampshire, Michael S. McDevitt of Racine, Wisconsin and Scott L. McDevitt of East Liverpool, Ohio; a daughter, Susan Williams of New Waterford, Ohio; two step-daughters, Shirley Liber of Lisbon, OH and Orpha Campbell of East Liverpool, OH; a brother, Joseph E. McDevitt of Lakeland, Florida; one sister, Shirley R. Perorazio of Hilliard, Ohio; 15 grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren.
Services will be held at the Rivserside Presbyterian Church in Wellsville on Monday, February 2, 2004 at 1:30 PM with Rev. William Betteridge of the church officiating.
Friends may call at the Wellsville Chapel of the Martin MacLean Altmeyer Funeral Homes on Monday, February 2, 2004 from 11:00AM to 1:00 PM.
The Tri State Burial Group will accord military honors at the church immediately following the service.
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A Cryo Cuff is a cold and a compression therapy that is used to releive pain and swelling in patients post therapy. This therapy is called Cryo therapy. A cryo cuff is basically a device that is wrapped around the body part that needs post-operative care be it knee, shoulder, hip, hand, wrist, ankle, elbow or rib. The device is filled with cold water. It basically has 4 parts namely a cuff, a cooler, an insulation disk and a tube.
Now apart from this basic information on what is cryo cuff and how it works, there are a lot of other questions that appear frequently in newsgroups and in the minds of the people who use this product or those who plan to use it. Some of these questions are listed below.
Q. Can the cuff be used on the skin directly?
- The cuff should NOT be used directly on the skin. Use of a small obstruction between the cuff and the skin is recommended.
Q. My dog chewed the cord of the unit, Can I ourchase a new cord?
- Yes, you can buy just the cord. Check the link below.
Q. My ankle cuff has gone bad however I still have the cooler and the tube. Is there anyway that I can purchase only the cuff?
- Yes, you can certainly buy the Aircast Cryo Cuff. Please check the link below.
Q. I have surgery scheduled after 2 weeks. I am not sure what size to buy post operation. Can you suggest a size? My measurement is 18" above the patella.
- You should go for a Medium size.
Q. I have used my unit for only a week and today it refuses to turn on. What should I do now?
- If the unit is only a week old and it has stopped working, you can get it replaced. If it has been bought from us then you can send it back to us and we will replace it for you.
Q. For how long does the unit keeps water cold once filled?
- Water remains cold for about half an hour.
Q. How should the knee cryo cuff be placed to get uninterrupted coldness?
- The cryo cuff should always be placed at the level of the knee or little above the knee.
Q. Can I use the Aircast motorized cooler in my car as well?
- The unit cannot be plugged into the car however the power supply of the unit currently uses 120V at 60 Hz 18 watts as Input and 8.5V DC, 900 mA. Output is unregulated DC. Output voltage at nominal line voltage should be 7VDC at 1.6 amp.
Q. I have a collateral ligament sprain. Can I wear a cryo cuff for recovering from it? Can it also be worn during my exrecise regime?
- Yes, cryo cuff is a very good option to recover from the Medial Collateral Ligament sprain. You can use it before and after the exercise but not while exercising.
Q. I have a swelling in the knee and I am going to purchase a Medium size cuff for myself. Will it get loose after the swelling reduces?
- No, it would not get loose.
Q. Please give me knstructions on how to drain the cuff.
Empty the cooler first and put it on the ground with the lid off.
Squeeze the cuff to dran the water from the cuff to the cooler.
Q. There is an O shaped ring on my knee cryo cuff which is no longer sealing. Please I want a replacement for that ring. Can I buy one?
- The ring cannot be bought however, you can replace the cooler or the tube.
Q. Will I get cold therapy only at the front of my knee?
- The cryo cuff provides a total contact therapy. The complete cuff is filled with cold water and it provides cold therapy to the entire area.
Q. I just had a knee replacement operation and my knee is all swollen up and inflamed. Which knee cryo cuff would you recommend?
- Both motorized Knee Cryo Cuff and Non Motorized Knee Cryo Cuff will work for you. In the Motorized version, the cold water is pumped into the cuff through a pump. The non motorized version uses gravity to pump water into the pump. Motorized version is much more convenient and easy to use.
Can I fill a cryo cuff without using the cooler?
3/8" O.D. X 1/4" I.D. X 1/16" in size. At your local hardware store.
can i drain the cryo cuff without the tube and cooler?
so you only fill the pump with cold water and you don't need ice?
How do I measure to find out the size of knee cryo cuff I need?
Can I sleep with it on ?
M add y I use cold cryo over a cast or post surica link dressing?
my brand new unit won't pulsate !
I came back from the hospital with a cryo cuff for my knee. How do I fill it with water without a cooler and tube?
I came back from hospital with the cryocuff for my knee but no cooler. How do I fill it without a cooler and tube?
What cleaner can be used to wash the shoulder cyrocuff? My husband wore his like a sling & at night, for support. I know it has sweat on it, so I want to wash it before I put it away in storage.
How long does it stay on each cycle!
Does the tubing ever lime up from the water and how do I clean it to assure maximum water flow?
For what time period/s (e.g., 15 min.an hour, all night etc.) should you keep the cuff on your knee after knee replacement surgery?
The cuff is no longer filling. Is that the problem of the hose or the cuff? Which needs replacing?
How to get rid of a mildew smell from the cuff?
I bought a replacement o ring at Home Depot. It worked fine, no leaking.
Can this be used over a cast or is a cast too thick? I am having ankle surgery. My doctor mentioned that the cryotherapy will penetrate the cast and that I should start using the machine right after surgery as opposed to two weeks later when he takes the cast off.
Can the cryo cuff be used with hot water to apply local heat?


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The Clark School has established Virtus: A Living-Learning Community for Success in Engineering, which focuses on male engineering students. The initiative will promote community among first- and second-year engineering students and provide support for academic and professional success.
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Bethesda Engine Is Getting Its Largest Ever Upgrade Before Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6
"We have more people doing engine work now, by a factor of five."
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Posted Nov. 3, 2020, 4:39 p.m.
Bethesda's Todd Howard has said that the company's current engine – which will be used for Starfield and The Elder Scrolls 6 – is getting what could be its largest upgrade yet, and is being worked on by the largest number of employees the company has ever assigned to engine work.
Speaking during the Develop:Brighton keynote session, Howard was asked how much work was being done on Bethesda's proprietery Creation engine, which has attracted criticism in the past.
"We too will acknowledge it needs more work than it has in previous times," Howard replied, "and we do that between generations - and we've been doing it. I can say that the engine work started a while ago."
It sounds as though this is a major rework, too – perhaps the largest leap for the engine in its long history (Creation was born out of the older Gamebryo Engine, which was initially released in 1997). "We have more people doing engine work now, by a factor of five, probably than we've ever had," Howard explained. "So the overhaul in our engine is the largest we've probably ever had, maybe larger than Morrowind to Oblivion."
Howard went on to explain that there are elements of Creation that Bethesda continues to like, but pointed out the sheer number of changes being made:
"There are things we do that we still like. The way we build our worlds, the way people can mod it – these are things that I think are fundamentally good about our tech stack. But from rendering to animation to pathing to procedural generation – I don't want to say everything, but it's a significant, significant overhaul.
"It's taken us longer than we would have liked, but it's going to power what we're doing with Starfield and Elder Scrolls 6, and when people see the result, they'll hopefully be as happy as we are with what's on the screen, but also in how we can go about making our games."
We've previously heard that the engine was being worked on, when Howard explained that it was being rewritten for Starfield and next-gen consoles.
That news came alongside Microsoft's $7.5 billion acquisition of Bethesda parent company ZeniMax. Howard's also explained that it's 'hard to imagine' The Elder Scrolls 6 becoming a full Xbox exclusive after the buyout.
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St. Ann's Academy Preparing for 12th Annual Field of Honor®
Seneca Street American flag display will peak on Veterans Day November 11
Nothing is more beautiful than the sight of hundreds of American Flags flying in a field of green on Veterans Day. This has become a familiar sight for Hornell residents over the last decade. It's hard to drive down Seneca Street in early November without slowing down to admire the 320 American Flags lined in perfect rows blowing in the wind. It's nearly impossible to walk by without stepping through the rows and reading the names of local heroes proudly displayed on each flag. Some flags honor current military personnel. Others recognize our law enforcement or first responders. And many flags fly in memory of loved ones who have died and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving this Great Nation.
"We want our students to know the meaning of Veterans Day and understand why it is important to recognize and thank our military men and women," said Barb Berry, Principal at St. Ann's Academy. SAA students play an important role in the Field of Honor® each year. Not only do the children help prepare the flags and set up the field, they also interview and then recognize local veterans for their service to our country at our ceremony. You'll even find SAA's youngest students singing patriotic songs and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. "All are invited to our Veterans Day ceremony on November 11th at 9am. The kids do an amazing job and take such pride in this event," exclaimed Berry.
SAA board member and treasurer, Chris Brewer, is the Project Chair of this year's Field of Honor®. "This event wouldn't be possible without the continued support and generosity of our local businesses. They understand the importance of honoring our military on Veterans Day, and they also believe in our mission at St. Ann's Academy. We are so fortunate to have businesses that are dedicated to this community that we all love." A lot of work goes into planning the event each year. Brewer explained, "There are so many groups and individuals that work behind the scenes, from mapping the field, assembling the flag kits, putting up the tents and bringing chairs for the ceremony to pounding in rebar and placing the flags and tags on the field. It is truly humbling to know we have so many people willing to lend a hand."
The Healing Field National Foundation was established in 2002 after the 9/11 Terror Attacks. Since that time, hundreds of organizations across the country host similar flag events. To purchase a flag or become a business sponsor, contact Chris Brewer at [email protected] for more information. Flag order forms can be downloaded at www.saacademy.org or from SAA's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/StAnnsAcademyHornellNY.
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Congratulations to our December 2018 Swimmers of the Month!
The Swimmer of the Month award goes to one swimmer in each group who consistently tries their best and works hard in all that they do. They must have excellent attendance, at practice and at swim meets, so they can demonstrate their improvements during a training and competition setting. And above all, they need to have a positive attitude and be a good role model to their teammates. The Swimmer of the Month must exemplify discipline, dedication, and respect, among other values, that we try to promote to our young athletes with the Pickering Swim Club.
Benji Sykes is Swimmer of the Month for the Gold group. Benji was on fire at Lisa Flood swim meet. He broke 7 club records and meet records. Some of those records are 15 + years old!! He can also be found ranked high is Swim Canada rankings in all his events. Making Pickering Swim Club proud!
Theodore Bouwman is Swimmer of the Month for the Silver group. Theo has been working towards consistent training . He has some big improvement in his competitions. Keep working towards those goals Theo!
Alexander Haines is Bronze's Swimmer of the Month. At Pickering's Lisa Flood Sunday Night session, Alex qualified for B champs in 200 Back completing one of his goals this season! Alex continues to work hard on his technical skills and endurance abilities at practice. Congrats Alex!
Samira D'Souza is Blue's Swimmer of the Month. Samira has had an amazing season to date. She has worked very hard in the water, pushing herself more and more at every practice. Samira attacks every practice and encourages her teammates to do so as well. Her dedication to the sport and to improving her technique is admired by her teammates and the coaches as well. Great job so far Samira, cannot wait to see what 2019 will bring for you.
Dalton Wright is Swimmer of the Month for the Red group. Dalton works tirelessly every practice and in his very first 100 Fly was only 2 seconds off qualifying for festivals Which he managed to qualify at the next meet one month later. His hard work and dedication is showing in all his meet performances!
Brooke Kato is Swimmer of the Month for the White group. Brooke is the newest addition to the white group and with only two weeks of training competed in her first meet. Brooke blew everyones mind and scared the competition. At practices she is very dedicated and always asking to work on her technique. Awesome job Brooke and cannot wait to see what the rest of the season has in store for you.
Alisha Thaha is Swimmer of the Month for Dev B! Alisha had an amazing Lisa Flood swim meet as she took off a total of 111.62 seconds in one day! Continue to focus on your dive, as your persistence and positivity will pay off! All the best, Alisha!
Gracie Hassard-Moore is Swimmer of the Month for Dev A! Grace has already come a long way since the beginning of the season! Her positivity is admirable, as she never hesitates to cheer on her teammates during daunting, new challenges! Grace has also started to lead her lane and continues to work tirelessly on her strokes.


* Let your class head off on a Den Day safari without leaving the classroom. Use bed-sheets, bunting and pegs to create an awesome indoor tepee, make some binoculars out of carboard, and maybe some cut-out animals to spy on.
* Why not fix up a den in the great outdoors? Decorate a solid structure like a climbing frame with sticks and leaves – and remember to bring plenty of blankets and rugs to keep warm!
* Do your kids want their secret midnight feast to be a private party? Then let them pile up the cushions, create a bed-sheet teepee, and make a no-entry sign to go outside their living room den.
* Or why not help them build a brilliant bazaar in their bedroom, filled with flying carpets, magic lamps and other treasures? Raid the dressing up box for some crazy costumes to match.
* Once everyone's finished creating their shelter, it's time to get cosy. Plan some activities for your children – set up a crafty activity or let them watch a film they love. If they're staying in their dens overnight, bedtime stories and midnight feasts are sure to go down a treat.
* Whether you're planning a camp-out style sleepover or simply a school day with a difference, sign up now http://denday.savethechildren.org.uk/sign-up/ to receive A special Teacher's kit. It's full of loads of tips and hints to help you weave some Den Day magic – and loads of extra learning – into your lesson plans.


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Now to throw it in the wash before I get cutting and sewing!
So cute! Don't you love shopping for fabric?!
Soo excited to hear about the outcome of your project. Please post some pictures of it! Thanks.


This week on "Catch Fletch," Westminster President Fletch Lamkin takes a ride in the security car with Director of Campus Safety and Security Jack Benke to talk about student safety.
In this episode of "Catch Fletch," Westminster President Fletch Lamkin discusses student life with Vice President and Dean of Student Life Bomani Spell over a game of pool in the Hunter Activity Center.
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On 30th December 2016 there was RES internet auction. During this auction, there was some technical faults and because of that many entrepreneurs can not make an offer. Despite that RES auctions has been confirmed by government.
Three of four auction baskets will receive suport – 66 milion PLN per year until 2033. For fourth action – for existing biogas plants with power over 1MW, has been send only 1 project. There is requirement for at least 3 offers, in this situation polish governement decide to do not make fourth auction.
4) Normal auction No. AZ/4/2016 – 49 good offers.
This data do not include 15 offers. They do not have signatures based on the principles of representation and can not be classified as complex. Individuals and companies with technical problems during the auctions were counting for invalidate or for new auctions.


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Q: Where to store passwords in Windows via Java I am creating a Java based Desktop application.
In it I need to store a password so that whenever someone tries to access the application, it asks for a password. I have encrypted the password using BCrypt, so it is (hopefully) secure.
However, I need to store the password somewhere safe. Initially, I considered storing it in the Windows registry (since my application is Windows specific). However, anyone can edit or delete the registry key, which is very insecure.
Therefore, I need to store the password in a place that the user cannot access or modify (and definitely not delete).
What is the safest way I could store the (already encrypted) password?
It would be helpful if you are Java specific.
EDIT
Some people have pointed out that I should use a database to store the password securely.
I tried it out and have successfully stored the password in the database and further retrieved it.
However, even the database needs to be stored somewhere, and hence if the database is deleted, the password is removed. This is therefore insecure.
What should I do in this scenario?

A: I suggest that you use a database.
I am giving you a link which shows you how to use a MySQL database with Java.
http://www.lionblogger.com/java-application-mysql-database/
I hope this solves your issue.

A: where windows stores its passwords (which can still be 'cracked/hacked'):
Windows stores its passwords in what is called the Security Accounts Manager database, or SAM database.
This is a file that exists in the registry and access to it is tightly controlled whilst windows is running; however, local administrators who can run processes as NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM can access it - see where does NT store the SAM database?.
Could you not use something like this (even if it IS a database, which you seem so put off by)?

Option

Other than that, why wouldn't you just run this on a password protected database, in which requires authentication before you can edit/delete?  - It's probably the most sensible option

However, if you're still looking to 'store' your password, I'd like to quote this:

Do not invent your own "clever" password storage scheme. I know,
you're smart, and you grok this crypto stuff. But through this door
lies madness-- and abominations like LMHash that have ongoing,
worldwide security ramifications we're still dealing with today. Take
advantage of whatever password storage tools your framework provides,
as they're likely to be a heck of a lot better tested and more
battle-proven than any crazy scheme you and your team can come up with
on your own. Security vulnerabilities, unlike functionality bugs in
your application, run deep and silent. They can lay dormant for years.

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2012 Footy Concussion Report #2
July 26, 2012 July 26, 2012 Dustin FinkLeave a comment
It is a good time to update what is happening Down Under as the Footy season is now in Round 18 (of 25) and after my interview on FiveAA radio in South Australia and the Kurt Tippet debate that is at least getting our attention (bold for emphasis);
Coach Brenton Sanderson expected the Crows star will resume training next week and return for the round-19 match against Essendon, but said the club would take no chances.
"I'm sure we're going to see him back really soon," Sanderson said on Wednesday.
"Hopefully, that's next week but we'll make sure we make the right decision.
"We're not going to force him to go back out and play.
"He's got to be comfortable, the medical team's got to be comfortable and, as coaches, we've got to be comfortable with selecting him, knowing he's going to be OK."
Tippett suffered another head injury in the second quarter of the Crows' win over West Coast at Football Park last weekend and was subbed out just after half-time.
It was his third concussion in just over a month and raised concerns over his long-term future.
As I stated in my interview the question of a NFL football player playing after a third concussion in five weeks is almost laughable, we rarely see three concussions in a single season, Ben Watson of the Browns last year being the only one we have found.
After the interview I did as much research as I could on Tippett Continue reading →
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Aussie Rules Football Test Case
July 26, 2012 Dustin FinkLeave a comment
In the sport of Footy there are often collisions and hits that elicit concussive episodes, recently a player in the AFL received his third concussion in merely five weeks. The case of Kurt Tippett will be one Australia and the world will be watching;
Kurt Tippett's immediate playing future is set to become a test case for the AFL's treatment of concussion injuries.
The Crows have rested Tippett from Saturday's game against the Cats in Geelong after the Adelaide forward suffered his third concussion in five weeks in the round-17 clash with West Coast on July 21.
Adelaide have been working closely with AFL Medical Officers' Association boss Hugh Seward and AFL medical director Peter Harcourt.
Tippett is also likely to be rested for a second match.
However Nine's The Footy Show said on Thursday night that senior medical figures around Melbourne were expected to advise the AFL that Tippett should not play again this season.
Tippett on Thursday underwent a series of scans which will be analysed in the coming days, the program said.
Unless there is a structural problem the likelihood that there is anything on a scan is minimal. The simple fact should be Tippett needs to rest and recover, longer than a week.
I will have more on this later, (post forth coming with radio interview) but something else Continue reading →
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Return of Footy Concussion Watch
March 8, 2012 Dustin Fink1 Comment
Our primary visitors do not know much about Footy, also known as Australian Rules Football, however due to this author liking the sport combined with the seemingly lack of current awareness Down Under I feel it is worthy of keeping up on here.
Last year I was rather critical of how the AFL and the Footy culture appeared to not to be up-to-speed with the concussion/brain injury definitely inherent to the sport;
It should come as no surprise that concussions have been seemingly low for a sport with a ton of full speed collisions; a lot of them coming "unannounced" and unexpectedly, the most prevalent way of sustaining a concussive blow. There were 374 games played in the season with only 46 found concussions (some of them were classified concussion via the Fink Rule).
Not surprisingly after people started taking notice in Australia and with others (like this blog) doing their best to track the injury the AFL reported a rise in incidence;
After the AFL yesterday announced in its annual injury survey that the incidence of concussion rose in 2011 – following the introduction of new guidelines designed to better protect players from the condition…
However we must hand it to the researchers Down Under, as they have begun a test-retest Continue reading →
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Footy Concussion Update: End of Regular Season
September 7, 2011 Dustin FinkLeave a comment
The Concussion Blog is now tracking the concussions of another collision sport, one with very good media coverage, albeit not in North America. Aussie Rules Football and its professional league AFL have had an issue with concussion in the past and as we have seen on videos here, they can be scary. With the help of Sportal we will be compiling the concussions on a weekly basis.
As the regular season has come to an end – with my favorite team taking the top spot (Magpies) – we have finalized the concussion incidence from Down Under.
It should come as no surprise that concussions have been seemingly low for a sport with a ton of full speed collisions; a lot of them coming "unannounced" and unexpectedly, the most prevalent way of sustaining a concussive blow. There were 374 games played in the season with only 46 found concussions (some of them were classified concussion via the Fink Rule). Continue reading →
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Footy Concussion Report Round 11
June 2, 2011 June 2, 2011 Dustin FinkLeave a comment
he Concussion Blog is now tracking the concussions of another collision sport, one with very good media coverage, albeit not in North America. Aussie Rules Football and its professional league AFL have had an issue with concussion in the past and as we have seen on videos here, they can be scary. With the help of Sportal we will be compiling the concussions on a weekly basis.The AFL is nearing the halfway point in the regular season and the concussions listed are starting to trickle in. However I believe that some teams are following the "script" of NFL teams by not releasing the information if the players miraculously recovering in 5 days. That "script" would be not releasing the information about the injury if it is not going to effect the upcoming game.
This week there was one "officially" listed and the other occurred on the same team in the same game but has not been reported as a concussion. However that injury was documented in an article that stated he was hit in the head, removed on a stretcher, went to hospital, and his neck was cleared; guess what the injury is listed as… "neck"; SMH! Below is the video of the "neck" injury, Goddard looks to have a "stinger" mechanism of injury, however the knock was to the head, and from further reports the injury was suspected to include his head.
So for this report the new listings are from St. Kilda; Continue reading →
Concussion Blog Original, Footy ConcussionsAFL Concussions, AFL Injuries, Footy, St. Kilda Saints
May 26, 2011 May 25, 2011 Dustin Fink2 Comments
Do you recall my rant two weeks ago about the difficulty finding the injuries, especially at the "Superfooty" website? Well guess what, they have reverted back to the old method and the method adopted by Sportal. I still have no idea if anyone down under is reading the blog, THEY SHOULD BE, but I would like to think there is someone paying attention. Let me take this time to extend an invitation for any team doctor or athletic therapist down under to meet with us, via phone or you can travel over here… BETTER YET, I believe that I can effort the time to head that way for a symposium tour down under (of course this is a shameless plug to pay for me to see some live AFL), haha. Seriously though I believe I can find enough "smart" people to create a learning opportunity for the AFL and Australian sports about concussions, email us.
Now with the self-promotion and begging for a trip down under out of the way there has been an increase Continue reading →
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Footy Concussions Round 3
April 14, 2011 April 14, 2011 Dustin FinkLeave a comment
The Concussion Blog is now tracking the concussions of another collision sport, one with very good media coverage, albeit not in North America. Aussie Rules Football and its professional league AFL have had an issue with concussion in the past and as we have seen on videos here, they can be scary. With the help of Herald Sun we will be compiling the concussions on a weekly basis.
Only three weeks in and the information about concussions is very limited. Perhaps this sport does not lend itself to as many concussions as we previously thought? (pure sarcasm) I can tell you that the media does not seem as interested in finding the story, as compared to their North American counterparts. They will however cover the stories of concussions as they come up or are blatantly obvious.
From abroad, with limited contacts, no resources in Australia and a time change that makes my head spin we do feel that The Concussion Blog is covering every single REPORTED concussion in the AFL. What we cannot do; Continue reading →
Concussion Blog Original, Footy ConcussionsAussie Rules Football, Footy, Footy Injuries
Footy Concussion Report Round 2
April 7, 2011 April 7, 2011 Dustin FinkLeave a comment
The Concussion Blog has decided to take up another project, tracking the concussions of another collision sport, one with very good media coverage, albeit not in North America. Aussie Rules Football and its professional league AFL have had an issue with concussion in the past and as we have seen on videos here, they can be scary. With the help of Herald Sun we will be compiling the concussions on a weekly basis.
After the second round there has been a noticeable interest in the concussion issue, from the media/broadcasters, to the print journalists, to even the players. The stigma has reared its ugly head in a national broadcast, as Jack Riewoldt was very upset after being subbed out. A day later Riewoldt conceded that the decision to remove him was the correct move. Also in footy news; Daniel Bell opened up about his battle with symptoms related to post concussion syndrome and Daniel Gilmore is set to bring a negligence case against his former club and the AFL.
With all of this newly found awareness one would think Continue reading →
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AFL Has New Changes, Inducing Questions
March 24, 2011 March 24, 2011 Dustin FinkLeave a comment
The Australian Football League has stated that they have "new" rules on concussions. However Kim Hagdom of SportsNewsFirst.com.au seems to disagree. Before we get to what was said by the AFL operations chief, take a look at this video;
Yup, a lot of hits in this game Down Under have the extreme potential for head injuries. However, the AFL says it is under control;
Anderson clarified his ruling with a strict "if a player is clearly concussed he will not be allowed back onto the playing field".
If a player is "clearly concussed" there's never been any doubt that he wouldn't go back into a match or continue in a game.
As Hagdom also penned; what happens when they are not so "clearly" concussed. Or, even better what is the definition of "clearly Continue reading →
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Want to Deal With A LOT of Concussions?
October 4, 2010 March 23, 2011 Dustin FinkLeave a comment
Head Down Under. Australian Rules Football or "Footy" as it is called there has all the possibilities in the world…
Check out this video (sorry for the music, not mine)
Concussions, VideoFooty
Preach!!! twitter.com/JulianValentin… 6 days ago


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Boerne ISD is just one of the reasons that people move to this area. Finding real estate doesn't have to be a challenge. In Boerne, homes for sale can be found inside gated communities, along open lands with beautiful pastoral ranches and inside singly family developments with charming landscapes. There are a few luxury homes to be found here as well as affordable single family houses and condominiums located right on the river.


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Q: Using Db::getInstance() in a CLI script I've been wanting to create a add-on cron script that utilises Prestashop's DB class instead of instantiating the database handle directly, but I can't seem to figure out where did the "Db" class commonly referenced by "Db::getInstance()" calls get defined.
classes/Db.php defines an abstract DbCore class. MySQLCore extends Db as you can see, however Db is never defined anywhere:
[/home/xxxx/www/shop/classes]# grep -r "extends Db" ../
../classes/MySQL.php:class MySQLCore extends Db

According to another thread on Prestashop forums, the abstract DbCore class is implemented in a class located in override/classes/db, however that directory does not exist.
[/home/xxxx/www/shop/override]# cd ../override/
[/home/xxxx/www/shop/override]# ls
./  ../  classes/  controllers/
[/home/xxxx/www/shop/override]# cd classes/
[/home/xxxx/www/shop/override/classes]# ls
./  ../  _FrontController.php*  _Module.php*  _MySQL.php*

Our shop is working, so obviously I am missing something. We are running Prestashop 1.4.1, so perhaps the docs are no longer applicable.
Quite clearly in many places in the code base functions from the Db class are being used, but this last grep through the code found nothing:
grep -rwI "Db" . | grep -v "::"
./modules/productcomments/productcommentscriterion.php:require_once(dirname(__FILE__).'/../../classes/Db.php');
./classes/MySQL.php:class MySQLCore extends Db
./classes/Db.php:  * Get Db object instance (Singleton)
./classes/Db.php:  * @return object Db instance
./classes/Db.php:  * Build a Db object

Is there something I am missing? Where did this magical Db class come from?

A: To create a CLI script, the easiest way is to include the config file so you will have access to every classes. For example
<?php
    require dirname(__FILE__).'/config/config.inc.php'; // assuming your script is in the root folder of your site
    // you can then access to everything
    $db = Db::getInstance();

A: You are confused a little bit with this. In PS 1.4.x. in the override directory, no files are palced. The documentation is following PS 1.5.x.
PS is using autoload feature to load classes. Lets take DB class as an example. The file name is Db.php , but class name is DbCore and when we want to get object of Db class, we do it like
Db::getInstance();

means not like
 DbCore::getInstance();

How this works ?  The thing is the php auto load function. Checkout the config/autoload.php (or a file with a name like that), and you will see that PS checking the class with and without Core at the end of the class name. Means that if the a name has Core or not, it will be loaded.
Starting with PS 1.5.x , PS placed over rided files in override/classes folder. Please note that all those classes are extending their respective classes. For example in override/classes/db the class Db.php is placed and this file has only the following code
<?php

  abstract class Db extends DbCore
  {

  }

So it is clear if we want to use Db class, it will call the override/classes/db/Db.php which is extended from DbCore class.
Similarly for all other classes, the same criteria is used.
I hope those details will help.
Thank you


Hello everyone, and welcome to this week's recap of WWE Superstars. The intro has hit, Adelitas Way is playing the opening theme, and if you all are ready, let's get on with the show!
Our announcers this week are Josh Mathews & Matt Striker.
Hawkins hides his pimp cane that he used to help him get to the ring under the ring skirt and Gabriel takes him down with a single leg but Hawkins is able to get to the ropes. Hawkins goes out to the outside to regroup. Back in the ring, lock-up and Hawkins with a waistlock, however Gabriel rolls through it and goes to work on Hawkins' arm. Hawkins counters with a head scissors but Gabriel escapes it. Gabriel locks in a side headlock but Hawkins Irish whips him out of it. Hawkins hits a shoulder tackle but Gabriel comes right back with a dropkick and then an armdrag into an armbar. Hawkins brings Gabriel to the ropes and instead of breaking clean, gut shots Gabriel. Hawkins tries to hiptoss Gabriel out of the corner but Gabriel lands on his feet and sweeps out Hawkins' leg. Hawkins goes to the outside but Gabriel charges and hits a baseball slide and then slingshots out and connects with a corkscrew plancha. Back in the ring, Hawkins nails Gabriel with a right hand, then chopblocks Gabriel's leg as we go to commercial.
Back from commercial as Hawkins has a step-over toe hold applied on Gabriel. Gabriel gets out but Hawkins nails him with a boot to the chest for a nearfall. Hawkins takes down Gabriel and re-applies the step-over toe hold. Gabriel kicks away at him, breaking the hold, then hits a headscissors takedown. However, Hawkins gets right back up and nails Gabriel with a clothesline for another nearfall. Gabriel tries to kick away at Hawkins while on the mat to create distance, but Hawkins nails him with a right hand and again applies the step-over the hold. Gabriel tries to break the hold again with kick, but Hawkins switches and tries for a half crab. However, Gabriel counters it and nails Hawkins with a heel kick, followed by a right hand.
Hawkins tries for a back suplex but Gabriel lands on his feet, however his leg somewhat buckles due to the damage done earlier by Hawkins. Gabriel goes to the corner as Hawkins charges. Hawkins goes for an avalanche, but Gabriel moves out of the way and nails Hawkins with a spin kick for a nearfall. Hawkins comes right back and connects with a scoop slam for a nearfall. Both men back up, and Gabriel scores with a Blue Thunder Bomb for a close nearfall. Gabriel looks to head up top for the 450, but Hawkins stops him and heads up top with him. Hawkins setups for a back superplex and connects for a close nearfall. Hawkins goes for his pimp cane but Gabriel drills him with an enziguri before he can do so.
Gabriel heads back up top and hits the 450 for the win.
Lock-up and McGillicutty back Riley into the corner, then rakes his eyes. Another lock-up and McGillicutty with a knee to the gut and a club to the back. Riley comes back with a hiptoss and then Irish whips McGillicutty to the corner. Riley charges, and hits an avalanche. Riley hits the Implant DDT but McGillicutty is able to get to the ropes before Riley can make a cover. McGillicutty, back up, kicks Riley in the knee and then from the apron, hits Riley with a running boot to the head. McGillicutty Irish whips Riley to the corner, then unloads on him with right hands before being pulled away by the referee. McGillicutty covers Riley and gets a nearfall. McGillicutty locks in a reverse chinlock as the crowd tries to get behind Riley. Riley gets back to his feet and breaks the hold with gut shots. McGillicutty misses a clothesline, but then nails Riley with a clothesline to the back of Riley's head. McGillicutty hits Riley with a boot then Irish whips him to the corner. McGillicutty hits more right hands on Riley then setups for a running clothesline. However, Riley counters and hits the Game Changer.
Riley goes off the ropes and hits a running forearm, then a clothesline on McGillicutty. McGillicutty goes to charge, but Riley catches him and hits a spinebuster. Riley with a kick to the gut then setups for another Implant DDT but McGillicutty counters it and kicks Riley again in the knee.
McGillicutty measures Riley for the McGillicutter, but Riley counters and hits the Early Dismissal for the win.
Back from commercial, video is shown highlighting last week's Smackdown where Daniel Bryan almost cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase before we go to our main event.
Lock-up and Bryan sends Regal to the corner and breaks clean. Another lock-up and Regal goes to work on Bryan's wrist and takes Bryan down to a knee. Bryan rolls through it to try and reverse but Regal maintains control. Bryan is then able to reverse the wristlock into one of his own. However, Regal escapes it and drop toe hold Bryan into a keylock and goes back to work on the wrist. Bryan escapes the hold and goes for a dropkick, but Regal evades it. Another lock-up and Bryan waistlocks Regal, but Regal counters with a wristlock. Regal trips Bryan and takes him down while still applying the wristlock. Bryan gets back up and brings Regal to the ropes, shoving him on the break, as Regal has a smile on his face. Another lock-up and both men begin to unload on each other back and forth with European uppercuts. Both men go to a knucklelock as they try to gain an advantage on the other. Regal takes Bryan down to the mat but Bryan bridges to avoid being pinned. Bryan gets back up and hits a succession of kicks to the chest of Regal and then connects with a German Suplex. Regal goes to the outside to re-group, but Bryan goes out to the apron and charges, hitting the flying knee to the head on Regal as we go to commercial.
Back from commercial as Bryan as a rear chinlock applied. Regal tries to break the hold but Bryan keeps control. Regal gets back to his feet and brings Bryan over to the corner. Instead of going for a break, however, Regal nails Bryan with shoulders to the gut. Regal drills Bryan with a European uppercut, then forearms and a kick. Bryan comes right back with a kick, then hits a flurry of kicks on Regal, forcing him into the corner. Bryan wraps the leg of Regal in the corner and hits a running dropkick to the knee. Bryan nails Regal with a European uppercut and then kicks away at Regal's injured leg. However, Regal comes right back and hits an Exploder suplex. Regal takes Bryan down and locks in a Dragon Sleeper, while unloading with forearms to Bryan's chest. Both men back up to their feet as Regal hits another European uppercut, followed by a succession of knees to Bryan's head. However, Bryan comes back and takes Regal's knee and rams it into the ringpost not once, but twice. Back in the ring, Bryan with a kneedrop to Regal's knee, then twists and turns Regal's leg in many ways that a leg is not supposed to go. Regal tries to break the hold, but Bryan keeps control and then locks in a half crab. Regal refuses to submit and kicks Bryan away, but Bryan goes right back to the injured leg. Regal kicks him away again, but Bryan goes for the leg a 3rd time, but once again, Regal kicks him away. Regal single-legs Bryan down and then hits an elbow drop.
Regal hits a succession of European uppercuts but Bryan comes right back with uppercuts of his own. Bryan then drills Regal with a kick to the back of Regal's head, then locks in the Lebell Lock and Regal taps out.
Bryan celebrates his win, then leads the crowd in giving an ovation for William Regal. Both men shake hands, then Regal raises Bryan's arm as we go to credits.
Going to keep my thoughts short and sweet this week. Thought this was a good episode of Superstars this week.
Gabriel/Hawkins & Riley/McGillicutty were solid matches, with all 4 giving a good effort and improving in their work with every match, nice to see it. Finally, no other words than awesome for Daniel Bryan vs. William Regal. If you want to see pro wrestling in its purest form with superb grappling and vicious strikes, then this is a textbook example of that. Highly recommend check this match out for any fan of pro wrestling, just great stuff.
Well that will do it for me this week, want to thank you all for reading my recap and I will be back next week for all your Superstars, FCW, and Ring of Honor needs. Have a good weekend, see ya next week!


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Friday Finds May 2016
I read a lot of things around the internet on a daily basis, some for work, some for fun. It probably says a lot about me that most of these are about women, are history-related, and are lesser known bits of life ( with the exception of the last one). Enjoy!
The book is on my to-read list, but this was a great synopsis:
The Rise of Rocket Girls: The Untold Story of the Remarkable Women Who Powered Space Exploration
Maybe it's because I'm from Kennedy country and work in a city that has a lot of Kennedy history and folklore, but I always find Kennedy stories interesting. Jackie Kennedy's relationship with her sister was complicated. I didn't know both sisters had been involved with Aristotle Onassis!
Fashion history- particularly female designers you've never heard of- is increasingly becoming a bigger research interest of mine. Here are two articles I found interesting: Victorian fashion and tuberculosis and Angels Costumes, a female-focused, Jewish-owned, London based business that made costumes for some of the most well-known films.
Perfect for spring: The lost gardens of Emily Dickinson.
And lastly, this amazing woman, Jane Little, who spent her years playing bass in the orchestra, passed away doing what she loved. Q and I watched a profile about her on TV not too long ago, so was sad to hear of her passing. In light of my last post about finding a passion and making it work, this seems like an amazing reminder that there are lucky people out there who do what they love everyday, and die doing the thing that brings them the most joy.


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We used this app to set up a countdown timer for a special deal to expire, and so far it has worked very well. The timer feature was a bit difficult to install, but the Shopify Assistant support was excellent and they went above and beyond to assist in integrating this feature with our store.
Lifesaver! I was really wondering what to do about the lack of bundle support for Shopify. Luckily Shopify Assistant adds this feature. I had some trouble at first getting it to work but they were able to help me get it working, even on the weekend. By far the most valuable app I have tried on Shopify.
This is great! As it says, the app does a whole bunch of stuff, but I use it mainly for product bundling. Lets you define a new product as a bundle and then you link it to the constituent products, decreasing their respective inventories with each sale of the bundle. Perfect!
It's also great to be able to setup time limited discounts, so you can lower and raise a price at a specific time. Really simple way of doing it!