Have you received your April Allegheny Power Co. bill? We did and what a total shock. We live in Amissville in a very small 1,000-square-foot home. We have a brand new energy-efficient heat pump with propane back-up, an Energy Star television, clothes dryer and no dishwasher. Our April electric bill from Feb. 8 through April 13 (64 days) was $618.73. Unbelievable! It works out to $9.67 a day for our tiny house. Included in this preposterous bill was $258.52 for the actual electricity used, $160.62 for distribution service (supposedly a fixed monthly cost for reading my meter, billing service line maintenance and equipment) and $180.63 for something called level purchase power rate. According to the person I talked to at Allegheny Power this reflects the 30-percent increase the company received.
Our friends just bought a new energy-efficient home in Chester Gap and their bill was more than $800, $275 of which was for distribution service and more than $200 for the level purchase power rate. Sixty feet across the street, a neighbor's bill was slightly more than $130, $20 of which included the distribution charge and $20 for the level purchase power rate.
There is a statement on the back of the power bill that states the customer distribution charge is a fixed monthly cost for meter reading, billing, etc. Shouldn't this charge then be the same for all households? Why the disparity of $200-plus dollars from house to house? Allegheny Power will not give a direct answer other than to say "that's what it is." What a wonderful way to conduct a customer service-oriented business!
Calling Allegheny Power leaves you understanding no more than you did before you called. Its standard response is "that's your bill." When asked why the surcharge is so much higher than you neighbors, the company's reply explains that that is how much it costs to read your electric meter. Please . . . Our meter reader uses binoculars to read the meter without getting out of his truck even though the truck is probably within 10 yards of the meter.
I believe it is a blessing that we are entering the summer season because there are many economically challenged families with children and retirees that will have their power cut off because of their inability to pay their energy bill.


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Dealing with the upvoting of execrable questions
The recent question Need help with love has received an upvote. I am tired of trying to preserve the credibility of the site by reverse-voting such perverse voting (which happens far too frequently). Is there some way to deal with anonymous members voting in a way so detrimental to the site?
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The only thing we can do is teach them how to vote, and what to vote for. Even then, there will be some deliberate ignorance. The only choice we have is to live with it. – M.A.R. ಠ_ಠ Oct 22 '16 at 19:02
I completely agree with the sentiment and share the frustration, but I think it's a spectacularly dangerous idea to look for ways to disenfranchise people. The whole idea of voting is to give people a voice. I wouldn't want to be robbed of that, and I don't want to rob anyone else. That said, I do have a sense of disappointment, or even melancholy, as I see my upvote:downvote ratio wither over time. I don't want to be that guy, either, but what choices do we have? +1 in any event, for at least raising the issue so we can discuss it. – Dan Bron Oct 22 '16 at 19:52
I don't think there's a single practical thing that can be done about it. Downvote, vote to close, then vote to delete (just did that now). Flagging won't prevent upvotes, but might get the question closed more quickly with the new energetic mods. But remember to vote to delete. @DanBron - "I do have a sense of disappointment, or even melancholy, as I see my upvote:downvote ratio wither over time." So did I. :-( Now, like so many other things on the site (as in life), it is what it is. – anongoodnurse Oct 22 '16 at 20:51
That question reached -7. It's now deleted. – Andrew Leach♦ Oct 22 '16 at 21:47
the credibility of the site I wouldn't worry about it. That train left the station a while back. – deadrat Oct 24 '16 at 4:25
I absolutely loved that question. (No, I didn't upvote it.) Look at it as a test of how seriously we take ourselves. Now, who deleted my harmless comment and why? 'Fess up now. Giving people a voice, my hind leg. – deadrat Oct 24 '16 at 4:29
@deadrat That train left the station a while back. I agree. No, there was no such train in the first place. – user140086 Oct 24 '16 at 6:48
@deadrat Don't you think that it is worth fighting to keep ELU as as credible a resource of acceptable practice in English as possible? There are plenty of other places where people can have a voice on the internet. Why settle for the lowest common denominator? That's not why I come here, and I feel that people who do come here with no intention of sticking to Help Center recommendations are disenfranchising me rather than it being the other way round. – Edwin Ashworth Oct 24 '16 at 10:47
@EdwinAshworth Assumes facts not in evidence. ELU is not a "credible resource of acceptable practice in English", so I see absolutely no sense in the fight you seek. Neither do I think that vandalizing the site is fair play, which is why the upvote on the question wasn't mine. The voice that I object to being squelched is mine. As for disenfranchisement, I find your sense of entitlement breathtaking. But maybe that's just me. – deadrat Oct 24 '16 at 23:12
@deadrat I'm currently a UK citizen until we Scots can extricate ourselves from post Brexit little England. However, should you decide to run for President of the USA, I'd like you to know that you'd have my vote, if I had one. I know that this is a bit like saying "If only we had some bacon we could have bacon and eggs - only we don't have any eggs", but I wanted to tell you anyway. – Araucaria Nov 3 '16 at 22:27
@Araucaria Thank you. In return, I want to tell you that your posts here are one of two things that keep me coming back to the site. The other, of course, being the opportunity to express my unwarrantingly snarky sense of unwarranted superiority. I am much more likely to run from the President of the US than I am to run for President of the US. We'll see what happens next Tuesday. Do you think you could put in a good word for me for asylum in Scotland? Canada won't take anyone too old to use an emoticon. Believe me; I've checked. – deadrat Nov 3 '16 at 23:23
@deadrat Sure, let me see what I can do. I hope you like flat tepid beer, whisky that tastes of mud and smoke and lambs intestines filled with blood, oats and offal. If all of that's ok, it shouldn't be a problem! – Araucaria Nov 3 '16 at 23:33
@Araucaria For a moment there, I thought the whisky tasted of mud, smoke, and lamb intestines. I'll let you know on Tuesday. It could be delightful, comparatively speaking. – deadrat Nov 3 '16 at 23:52
As long as these comments are veering off topic, is there a well known love poem written by a woman to a man (in English)? If so, it would have been a valid answer to the question. – ab2 Nov 4 '16 at 0:44
Obligatory: re: whisky that tastes of mud and smoke and lambs intestines ... – Scott Nov 4 '16 at 18:46
No, there's nothing anyone can do about it. All upvotes are anonymous; not even moderators can see them normally. I wouldn't worry about the credibility of the site; people who have been on Stack Exchange for a while are all aware that voting has an element of noise. A single upvote will not preserve the question from deletion.
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If it's a single upvote, don't worry about it. Mistakes happen.
The system worked. There's error and intention that occur that multiple eye and moderating takes care of. – Mitch Oct 23 '16 at 13:10
That's true. Sometimes my finger slips on the touchpad and I vote the opposite of what I intended. – aparente001 Nov 4 '16 at 3:45
@aparente001: Seriously? I believe that there's a five-minute grace period during which you can change your vote. – Scott Nov 4 '16 at 18:49
@Scott - Thank you. I will keep that in mind next time my finger slips. I have no idea why that didn't work for me but I don't want to practice by voting against my conscience! – aparente001 Nov 4 '16 at 21:01
I think the question should not be about the upvote, but about the OP. It's been removed, appropriately. That takes care of its baggage as well.
It appears the mechanism in place to deal with such low quality questions is working. If anything, I'm guessing questions with votes are probably seen more and therefore more prone to being eliminated if they're in need of it. So the voting may actually be part of the solution rather than a problem in itself.
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I generally agree with @sumelic's answer, but I don't agree with "there's nothing anyone can do about it." There is no problem that has no solution. I am a very aggressive voter with 3,247 upvotes and 2,891 downvotes. When I saw a comment to a moderation election post which raised the issue of upvote/downvote ratio of a certain candidate, it was really hilarious. Some users seem to misunderstand the philosophy behind downvoting, believing it conflicts automatically with a be nice policy. Well, downvotes help the site clean up its mess, keep the quality and could lead to a more useful post encouraging an edit.
I kept mentioning "upvoting privilage should not be given to users with 101 association bonus" on various Meta SE posts such as How about creating "Most Recommended Question (MRQ)" list.
I also believe it is time SE considered cancelling the upvoting privilege to 101 (association bonus) reputation users. They sometimes (I am guilty, too) go to some sites (especially new) and vote without knowing well whether a question or answer is well-researched and really helpful.
I am not saying that particular upvote was cast by a user with an association bonus. When the number of upvotes goes up beyond reasonable level, I suspect many of them are cast by them. "Giving them the privilege to upvote so that the OP can receive reputation points, but don't count their upvotes on the post" could be a reasonable solution.
I don't think you are talking only about that execrable question. If there are posts that you think have some issues, you can post the link in ELU Reviewers chat room.
What ELU needs now is more downvoters who can downvote a post that doesn't show research effort and when it is unclear and not helpful. Their downvotes will off-set those blind upvotes down the road.
downvotes help the site clean up its mess, keep the quality and could lead to a more useful post encouraging an edit. Not anonymous downvotes; they do the opposite. Welcome back, dude! – deadrat Oct 24 '16 at 4:22
@deadrat even the anonymous keep the site clear. Questions >30 days without answers and negative score get deleted. Thus, a single down vote can help clear the site. Most of those questions deserve not more attention than the single down voting click ;) – Helmar Oct 24 '16 at 12:08
@deadrat Sorry, I've just seen your comment thanks to Helmar's comment. Thank you for welcoming me back!! I think there are more upvotes that cancels out any anonymous downvote than the other way around. I am a very aggressive upvoter, too especially when I see an anonymous downvote. You will lose half of your rep points if I delete my account. :-) As Helmar mentioned, downvotes help clean up the sites. Just because you don't participate in the process doesn't mean everyone else should not. – user140086 Oct 24 '16 at 12:17
It seems to me that the only reason to earn "points" here is to be able to use them for downvoting. (Yes, you can also use them for bounties, but that mechanism is pretty lame.) So don't blame people for doing what the system encourages them to do. – Hot Licks Oct 28 '16 at 23:24
@HotLicks The system never encourages users to upvote crap. The system never encourages users to upvote any post just because they agree with it or it reads interesting. There is a very clear line and I am not blaming people who are not doing that. I am blaming those who upvote without knowing a thing about how the system works. – user140086 Oct 29 '16 at 5:17
@Rathony - Then why award points? "Badges" are meaningless, and the "privileges" one earns, above 1000 points or so, are also meaningless to most users. I realize there are some here (like the rep whores ceaseless doing meaningless edits) who like points for their egos, and others who really want their privileges so they can prove how smart and powerful they are, but for most people they're almost a nuisance. – Hot Licks Oct 29 '16 at 12:30
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A huge thank you goes out to everyone who helped with our stall at Wyevale's Christmas market on Saturday. From people who baked, sewed and crafted to those who worked on the stall – we all pulled together as we always do!
I'm pleased to report that we raised a total of £151.55 for Crowlas & Ludgvan WI. That money will be put to very good use in splurging a bit on some top-notch speakers over the next couple of years, so we all benefit.
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Brexit Britain is still in the middle of an uncontrolled binge, writes Professor Chris Grey.
There is still no more detail on what the UK is proposing as the solutions to the linked issues of the post-Brexit Irish border, customs arrangements and trade. So far as I know, no documented proposal has been made public or been supplied to the EU negotiators. Perhaps that is not surprising. After all, as pointed out in my previous post, this is not some well-worked out strategic plan: it's a tactical response to the woeful inability of the government and of Brexiters more generally to agree on anything else. Their worst plan except for all the other plans, perhaps.
It's worth briefly recalling the roots of this. These lie, in general, with the abject failure of Brexiters to address or even accept the complex practicalities of what they urged people to vote for. As regards the Irish border, in particular, voters were told by Boris Johnson and Theresa Villiers, then the Northern Ireland Secretary that absolutely nothing would change if they chose Brexit. This was based on the claim that the Common Travel Area (CTA) had existed pre-EU, so would just continue afterwards. To the casual listener, this may have sounded plausible and well-informed. But of course it was irrelevant, since the CTA has nothing to do with the movement of goods across borders.
Brexiters continue to deploy such pieces of misinformation (including, in some cases, the CTA line), often based upon garbled or semi-understood versions of much more complex facts. Examples include, amongst many others, claiming or supposing that Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status means something like the best possible trading terms, when in fact it means almost the opposite, and of course the (related) old chestnut that 'we can just trade on WTO terms as we do with the rest of the world'.
We've recently seen an especially egregious example, with Jacob Rees-Mogg claiming that Article 24 of GATT would allow the UK to continue to trade on its present terms with the EU for up to ten years. In a typically acute article, this claim was debunked by Ian Dunt. But as Dunt points out, to a normal member of the public it sounds technical and abstruse but as if Rees-Mogg knows what he is talking about. And it lodges in the public mind long before, and with much greater effect than, any subsequent debunking by experts.
I do not think that what is at stake here is necessarily dishonesty by those saying such things, or credulity by those accepting them. It is more, I suspect, that both want it to be true, believe it must be true, and feel certain that all of the complexities and practicalities of Brexit have been made up or exaggerated in order to thwart common sense and decency. So little gobbets of half-digested 'technical' information are latched on to, so as to say to the so-called experts: 'hah, gotcha'!
The Rees-Mogg claim was originally made on the BBC's Daily Politics show, and this week he was invited back (there is, as always, a chair kept warm at the BBC for our man) to discuss it with Cambridge University expert in WTO law, Dr Lorand Bartels. Bartels stated clearly that the Article in question related to countries entering new trade agreements, rather than to a country leaving, as in this case, the EU (there are other objections to the Rees-Mogg claim as well, as outlined in the Dunt article). In response, Rees-Mogg started scrolling manically through the text of Article 24 on his mobile phone, snatching out words in support of his claim. It resembled nothing so much as man going to his doctor after having googled a couple of medical articles and bullishly insisting on a treatment his doctor knows will kill him.
In a similar vein, last weekend several photos were doing the rounds on social media of roadside checks on red diesel (reduced duty diesel for agriculture, which may not be used by ordinary vehicles) at or near the Northern Ireland border. This, supposedly, 'proved' that the Irish border problem was a non-issue, got up by Ireland's politicians, the EU and remainers. The image was even re-tweeted, apparently approvingly, by Stephen Baker, Minister at DExEU.
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— Steve Baker MP (@SteveBakerHW) May 20, 2018
But Baker must surely (hopefully!) be aware that such checks are made all over the United Kingdom and Ireland, and have no implications whatsoever for the Irish border. In particular, they have no implications for the fact — which Brexiters seem incapable of understanding — that it is not that leaving the EU creates a border between Northern Ireland and Ireland, it is that it creates a hard, visible border because it becomes the external border of the EU (and of the UK). Again, a half-understood 'fact' becomes seized on by those desperate to do so to 'prove' that all the obstacles and practicalities of Brexit are specious inventions.
Still, at least cases like this show some attempt to minimally engage with the practicalities. The same cannot be said of a truly abysmal piece written this week by John Longworth of Leave means Leave which simply repeated the long-discredited nonsense about 'trading on WTO terms', along with the more recent nonsense that the Irish border will only exist if the EU impose it, that being 'excluded' from EU projects is punishment or 'extortion', and that the EU will come running for a deal if the UK pulls out. And with the obligatory World War Two reference thrown in. This is pure Bourbonism — from Brexiters who have forgotten nothing and learned nothing — so detached from reality that scarcely a word of it was true, and, where true, distorted or misunderstood.
The fact is that if Longworth and those of similar views actually held power, they would within five minutes be forced to accept that as, indeed, has been shown by the government's misguided attempts to implement the hard Brexiters' agenda. The moment their ideas attempted, they are found to be impossible (hence, as I've argued before, they would have been far happier if they had lost the Referendum). Cries of betrayal are a luxury that only those who have to take no responsibility can indulge in. This mixture of bull-headed jingoism, technical drivel and truculent victimhood was bad enough before the referendum; that it should still be spouted by those who have actually won and should be taking responsibility for the consequences of that victory is utterly dismal.
One of those consequences became clearer last week when Jon Thompson, the boss of HMRC, estimated that the cost of the 'max fac' customs plan would be in the order of £17-20bn a year. (Max fac — keep up at the back — is the customs plan that the Brexit Ultras favour but which the cabinet can't agree on, the EU won't accept, and no expert thinks is technically deliverable). That sum is about the same as the infamous £350M a week, of course. Predictably, it was dismissed by Brexiters as scaremongering, but somewhat uncomfortably so given that just a few weeks ago they were lauding Thompson for saying (although, again, it was a cherry-picked 'gotcha' quote) that there need not be any new physical infrastructure at the Irish border.
Against this backdrop of lies, misunderstandings, semi-truths, quarter-truths and just plain nonsense, came a sober and sensible appraisal of Brexit from Sir Ivan Rogers — formerly the UK's Ambassador to the EU until he was, effectively, hounded from office for giving such appraisals (a sign, as I remarked at the time, of dangers ahead). In a detailed lecture, which is well worth reading in full, he made amongst many others two of the core points that I – with, of course, much less knowledge and authority – have made repeatedly on this blog.
First, that Brexiters and, now, the Brexit government have constantly failed to understand that being a third country to the EU entails real, practical, legal consequences. It's not just a kind of theoretical or symbolic change. Second, and relatedly, that the government's entire approach is based upon trying to imagine that most of the features of being in the EU can be re-created by the UK after Brexit, as if, alongside the categories of member and non-member there is some sort of 'alumni' status available.
Rogers' limpid analysis makes many other acute and detailed arguments, and he finishes with the hope, or perhaps the plea, for Britain to realise that "there are no perfect choices" but rather "serious trade-offs" which should be approached through "stone cold sober judgments". It is wise advice, but on the evidence so far Brexiting Britain remains unwilling to engage seriously with such practicalities and, far from sobriety, is still in the middle of an uncontrolled binge. Indeed, the tone of many Brexiters — oscillating between bellicose aggression and maudlin self-pity — is markedly similar to that of a drunk at the latter stages of inebriation. The hangover is going to be very nasty indeed.🔷
(This piece was originally published on The Brexit Blog.)
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Update on August 29, 2013
Case continued until 9/26 for a hearing on defense motion to dismiss charges. It has been determined via necropsy that Xena was (thankfully) deceased when John Dugan mutilated her body. Atty Jack Morris is basing his dismissal on the premis that the legal…
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Update on May 24, 2013
Indictments have finally been handed down in Essex County Superior Court with additional charges added! Thank you everyone for your support! This article details the most recent turn of…
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Judge Joseph Jennings, Gloucester MA District Court
We respectfully request Judge Jennings continue this case to trial. John Dugan of Gloucester, MA committed an egregious act of animal cruelty on 12/4/12, when he admitted to gutting and disemboweling his pit bull Xena in an attempt to remove packets of his heroin she had swallowed. He then disposed of her body behind a building and put her entrails in a bag in a dumpster. Mr. Dugan's attorney has motioned to dismiss the charges and Judge Jennings will rule on defense motion on 1/18/13. In signing this petition we also advocate for the maximum penalty of 5 years incarceration as defined by MA law if Mr. Dugan is found guilty upon trial.
Here is the most recent article on the case:
http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1525002456/Gutted-dog-case-Cruelty-element-lacking
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Judge Jennings seems to recognize the atrocity of Mr. Dugan's actions as demonstrated by the high bail of $20,000 cash set at arraignment. We need to continue to encourage a stand against animal...
Judge Jennings seems to recognize the atrocity of Mr. Dugan's actions as demonstrated by the high bail of $20,000 cash set at arraignment. We need to continue to encourage a stand against animal cruelty. By signing this petition the prosecution will receive the message that people nationwide are aware of this case and are demanding justice for Xena. We will not accept anything less than full prosecution and punishment under law.


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#BookReview Cold Summer by Gwen Cole @GwenCole_ @skyponypress
categories: 8/10, Book Review, Young Adult
Title: Cold Summer
Author: Gwen Cole
Published by: Sky Pony Press on May 2, 2017
Genres: Young Adult
Source: Sky Pony Press
Book Rating: 8/10
Today, he's a high school dropout with no future.
Tomorrow, he's a soldier in World War II.
Kale Jackson has spent years trying to control his time-traveling ability but hasn't had much luck. One day he lives in 1945, fighting in the war as a sharpshooter and helplessly watching soldiers—friends—die. Then the next day, he's back in the present, where WWII has bled into his modern life in the form of PTSD, straining his relationship with his father and the few friends he has left. Every day it becomes harder to hide his battle wounds, both physical and mental, from the past.
When the ex-girl-next-door, Harper, moves back to town, thoughts of what could be if only he had a normal life begin to haunt him. Harper reminds him of the person he was before the PTSD, which helps anchor him to the present. With practice, maybe Kale could remain in the present permanently and never step foot on a battlefield again. Maybe he can have the normal life he craves.
But then Harper finds Kale's name in a historical article—and he's listed as a casualty of the war. Kale knows now that he must learn to control his time-traveling ability to save himself and his chance at a life with Harper. Otherwise, he'll be killed in a time where he doesn't belong by a bullet that was never meant for him.
Harrowing, intense and poignantly emotional!
In this debut novel by Cole, she gives us a time-travel piece full of familial dynamics, friendship, teenage angst, fear, guilt, abandonment, trust, disappointment, unconditional support, and young love.
The writing is earnest and smooth. The characters are troubled, vulnerable and coming of age. And the plot, although a little inconsistent in pace at times, provides a captivating, heart-rending look at the psychological and physical effects of war, the struggles of finding one's identity and place in the world, and the nervousness and excitement of falling in love for the first time.
Overall, I would have to say this is a quick, enjoyable, moving YA read with endearing characters you can't help but root for and hope they find peace and happiness.
This novel is available now.
Pick up a copy from your favourite retailer or from one of the following links.
Thank you to Sky Pony Press and Gwen Cole for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.
About Gwen Cole
Gwen Cole grew up in upstate New York and then moved to Virginia where she did not graduate college. Instead she played bass guitar in a hardcore band and later married the lead guitarist. She enjoys large jigsaw puzzles, playing Xbox and softball, and watching movies. Gwen now lives in Richmond, Virginia with her husband, daughter, and very large dog, where she longs to live in the country again.
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An interesting idea for a book. I think the Author would need to be quite talented to make this work. I'm glad that it was an enjoyable read for you. A thoughtful and well written review.


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Major extension project to transform Kemnay Academy
Aberdeenshire academy's £14.3m project includes fibre cement cladding to meet Eco-School status
Posted by Stephanie Broad | November 22, 2015 | Facilities & buildings
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A major £14.3 million extension project to transform Kemnay Academy in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.
An innovative fibre cement cladding solution from Cedral was installed by Fowler McKenzie. The visually-striking development will serve the community and its future generations for years to come. The cladding solution will also help the school meet its Eco-School status, as Cedral can achieve an A+ rating for the lowest environmental impact in the BRE's Green Guide to Specification*.
Allan Whyte, Head of Property at Aberdeenshire Council, said: "The new state-of-the-art facilities at Kemnay Academy are the result of a major investment by Aberdeenshire Council and provide a newly-created atrium, social area, fully-equipped gymnasium, music rooms and additional support for learning facilities.
"There were a number of critical elements in the design process. First, a contemporary exterior was necessary so that the building would stand the test of time from an architectural viewpoint.
"The building's environmental performance was also vital to ensure it contributed to Kemnay Academy's Eco-School status."
Phil McKenzie, Managing Director at roofing and cladding specialists Fowler McKenzie, said: "A number of building projects in this part of Scotland have traditionally used timber cladding, but [the] Cedral range is growing in popularity and going from strength to strength as specifiers recognise the long term benefits of this solution.
"…The fact that it's low maintenance is also extremely attractive when looking at the whole life costs of a building. There is no need for continual re-painting for instance, and it is a rot free alternative to traditional timber weatherboarding."
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The role of the library continues to evolve with the advancements in technology. The stacks of books have been removed and replaced with couches to resemble a lounge, 3D printers, projectors and plenty of computer outlets. However, there is still a need to section off the new open space for cooperative learning experiences and meetings on a temporary basis. Screenflex Room Dividers are ideal to use as temporary library because of their versatility and flexibility. They can be easily rolled into place to create a temporary division within the room. The portable wall eliminates the view into the meeting area but allows light and heating and air conditioning to travel into the space. When the walls are no longer needed to divide the space they can be rolled into another location or stored in a 2'x3' space.


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Roomquake uses Embedded Phenomena, which is an emerging framework intended to support science inquiry in K-6 classrooms. The basic idea is to use simulation to map scientific phenomena into the physical space of classrooms.
Investigations employing Embedded Phenomena require students to observe, measure, and control the simulated phenomena. Typically, these phenomena are constructed to operate asynchronously with respect to the regular flow of instruction; things happen "when they happen," The phenomena are designed to operate over extended periods (days, weeks, or months), sometimes because the phenomena themselves operate on that scale, and sometimes because they are temporally scaled to suit classroom constraints and learning needs.
Embedded Phenomena does not (necessarily) seek a 1-to-1 mapping between individuals and technology tools or affordances; access to affordances may be mediated by instructional and social goals and student capabilities and interests.


Pan American World Airways and representatives for 5,800 striking ground crew workers reached a tentative agreement Saturday on a new contract, but a union official warned that he would recommend against ratification.
Transport Workers Union members, who walked off the job on Feb. 28, were to remain on strike until the agreement was ratified. A vote could be taken Tuesday, union officials said.
Robert Brown, the federal mediator in the dispute, said: "Needless to say, I am delighted that an agreement has been reached. I want to compliment both sides on a very vigorous bargaining effort."
But leaders of the largest local in the union were not pleased.
"We didn't get anything. There's not one proposal for the membership that's in that agreement," said Hank Williams, vice president of Transport Workers Union Local 504, representing about 4,000 of the striking mechanics and ground crews.
The strike forced Pan Am, which reported $206.8 million in losses in 1984, to virtually halt domestic service and severely curtail international flights. But officials expected 52.1% of normal service to be restored by Monday night regardless of the strike, a company spokesman said.
The walkout has been the longest in the airline's history, the spokesman said.
Company officials confirmed the tentative agreement but declined to give details pending the outcome of the vote.
Williams said the tentative pact failed to protect more than 700 transport workers who lost their jobs when Pan Am sold its flight kitchens to Marriott Corp. after the walkout began.
Also unresolved were the company's right to hire part-time workers and pay increases totaling 14.5% over three years that the union agreed to forgo in 1981 when employees accepted a 10% wage cut to help keep the company afloat, Williams said.
Local 504 leaders agree that the proposal is unacceptable, he said.
"We're not going to recommend it," he said. "I think our membership will follow us on our recommendations."
The transport workers struck after rejecting a company offer to raise salaries by 20% over 36 months, plus an immediate $1,200 bonus and a $90 bonus for other employees negotiating for new work agreements.
The workers also rejected a Pan Am proposal to hire part-time employees and create a two-tier salary system to pay new full-time employees as much as 50% less than veterans. Negotiations to reach the tentative agreement began on March 14.
Meanwhile, Pan Am was continuing separate contract negotiations with the Independent Union of Flight Attendants, representing about 6,000 employees whose contract also expired Jan. 1. The flight attendants have set April 1 as their strike deadline. On Friday, the attendants began crossing picket lines set up by the transport workers.
Pan Am wants to hire non-union workers, primarily foreign nationals, for flights that originate and ends in foreign countries, union and company officials said.


This is a Tarahumara Indian bowl plaque featuring hand painted artwork, and a dream catcher web. This is a unique one-of-a-kind piece. This southwestern wooden dough bowl is made by the Tarahumara Indians and was carved by hand. Indian log bowls are made by splitting the trunk in half lengthwise then rough cut with an axe.
This traditional southwest Indian bowl has been adapted to create beautiful rustic southwestern decor with a dreamcatcher web over the front of the bowl. Add a sense of rustic beauty for a natural atmosphere for cabins, western ranch or southwest and country decor. Measures approximately 30" long, actual bowl is shown.


Before slowing down, check your mirrors, vehicles may be closer than you think.
No one wants a broken engine, let alone in the winter, and with anti-freeze only setting you back a couple of quid, no car should be without it!
Remember you'll need a 50/50 split of water and antifreeze during the winter which will protect your engine to as low as -34C.
Make sure you check what kind of anti-freeze your car uses as some types need changing every couple of years.
Remember if your car overheats, chances are you have a frozen radiator. It's best to stop as soon as it's safe to do so, to reduce the risk of any serious damage.
With a limited lifespan of around 5 years and a more connected car than ever, the winter season can be a real strain on your car battery.
Wait until the engine is on before connecting phones, satnav's and other power hungry accessories.
Be sure to check your tread when the weather changes, the AA recommends at least 3mm.
Less air in tyres does not give better grip and is unsafe, make sure your tyre pressures are correct.
Slow and steady is the key to driving on ice and snow, stopping distances can be 10 time longer on icy roads.
In dry conditions, when travelling at 20mph the overall stopping distance is 40 feet, so this can be up to 400 feet on ice – that's longer than a football pitch!
Wear dry shoes for driving whenever possible, as a back-up keep an old towel in the car to dry the bottom of your shoes so you don't slip off the pedals.
Air-con will work better than fans to clear your screen faster, it also reduces condensation.
Try to leave the house earlier than usual as it takes a good 5-10 minutes to de-ice the car and the screen to clear.
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Hello everyone, I recently decided that I want to hard plumb my tank, but I'm a noob when it comes to plumbing. Some people offered to do it for me for about $150-200 + the cost of the supplies, but I want to try to do it myself ot save money for my aquarium top.
Anyways, I have a Red Sea 350, I've spent hours looking at videos and looking through forums with no real success. So here I am asking the pros.
I have a list of equipment that I think would work, but I'm not sure. I also have the Vectra M1 for my return pump. I basically want to do all the main plumbing with gates and do the reactors last. I'm just not sure if 1inch pvc would work on my m1, and I just don't know what to use to connect directly to my Red Sea 350 at the end.
These would be my reactors, for carbon and GFO, I need two.
Thanks in advance... really appreciate the help, I hope this helps people in the future.


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Supposing however that you magically transplanted the screen, battery and processor of the Gear Live into this watch, well then I'd be throwing my money at you.
It occurred to me shortly afterwards that LG might just have done that, with the extremely awkwardly named LG G Watch R. So dear reader, for your sake and that of science I went ahead and ordered one. I've been using it for almost a week now and I've definitely formed a clear opinion about where this watch sits in the current landscape of Android Wear watches. The TL;DR would look like this: LG R > Moto 360 > Gear Live > LG G.
The AMOLED screen is great. Bright, clear and most importantly of all: visible in ambient/dim mode.
The battery life is also good: 2 days in always on mode, with the watch never turning off. I haven't even bothered to see how long you'd get with it going to sleep.
In terms of looks it's no work of art, but it does look the most watch like of all the devices I've worn. This means it doesn't stand out on your wrist as a futuristic computer. If you like to fit in, this might be a plus for you.
The screen is completely and utterly round, with no cut outs to be seen. Gruber hasn't even seen fit to come up with a catch phrase for this watch, or even mention that it exists, that's how round it is.
Whatever processor is in there, is clearly the right one. I haven't noticed a single bit of lag in any of the Android Wear UI like I did on the Moto 360.
The default watch faces are noticeably uglier and more tacky than those on the 360. Android Wear 2.0 is meant to address this by providing support for downloadable watch faces. In the mean time you're left wishing that LG had even half of the design prowess that Motorola has.
The screen is smaller than the Moto 360, and noticeably so. A lot of content gets cut off far earlier than on the 360, which is annoying.
The charging cradle it comes with, while better than most, is not as nice as the Moto 360 inductive charger. It also means you need LG's dock, unlike the 360 that you can drop onto any wireless charger.
It just doesn't look as nice as the 360. I know this is subjective, but the 360 feels like a class act sitting on my wrist. This just feels like a cheap-ish watch. I've talked to other people that completely disagree with me on this point though, so your mileage may vary.
My overall impression is that this watch gets a lot of things right. A bright, always on screen. A snappy, responsive User Interface. Decent battery life. If I had to recommend only one Android Wear watch, this would be it. That said if you're on the fence, I'd really recommend waiting to see what the second generation of these watches bring. A lot of these watches, and even Android Wear itself, feel like products that are in a rapid transition phase. Personally I have a soft spot for Motorola and their superior hardware design and aesthetic. I really hope they nail it with the Moto 720…or One…or whatever they end up calling the next one.


And then it rose again. The background ultimately changed to a swirl of forest colours and fluffy textures. The skies reached the earth and now interweave, blending their shapes, as if they wish to become one entity. Water, trees, grass and sky, have interchanged their usual space to create a new world. Ocean waves have replaced branches on trees, and freshly cut grass travels high in the sky. The creamy tops of snowy mountains play with the innocent ripples of a river, and the depths of a tumultuous sea are in an intense conversation with a centenary tree. In this new landscape of rearranged elements, the world still feels familiar, even if it is upside down. The sinuous lines of the water, the sky and nature act as a reassuring presence. They guide the eyes and give an impression of warmth on a hostile planet.
The scene is made of depth, and as one advances towards the back of the painting, one can feel they are about to enter a mysterious parallel world.
We, who are staying on this side of the painting will never experience this new world. As the layers of the painting blend and circulate in slow motion, one towards the other, the final curtain falls. And then it rises again.


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Review The Great Hypnotist a.k.a. Cui mian da shi (2014)
genre: thriller, mystery, drama
The Great Hypnotist does not waste time to show us what out main character is about. It's a thoroughly fascinating introduction and it makes you look forward to see more of it. Our main character called Chen Ting who is a famous psychologist is asked to take on a case that is very peculiar. A lot of mystery and intrigue is surrounded by it which for half an hour or so does grab your attention. But then it fades and fades and eventually sizzles out. What was supposed to be a hair raising thrilling viewing experience becomes rather dull. At one point everything is explained in great detail and I could care less. Not that the mystery we are presented to is not interesting or clever. Because it was, very much so. Only the way it was told killed the atmosphere and tension. Questions are raised whether what we see is real or not. This usually is an interesting mechanic since it's quite challenging to give solid explanations for supernatural elements. Plus it is fun to be fooled by a film. Only The Great Hypnotist never leaves too much doubt about what is happening. Not that you can predict everything right from the start. But enough to kill the enjoyment. It does not help that we don't learn a lot about Chen Ting. For which there is a good reason plot wise. At the same time though it makes it hard to connect to him emotionally. Which seems to be extremely crucial at the end. The Great Hypnotist had all the ingredients to go crazy and over the top and tell a compelling story. Since it had a plot angle that could do so in a very acceptable way. However I feel they dropped the ball on that. They did not even scratch the surface of the possibilities. And that is a real shame. When I started watching I was completely psyched (no pun intended) but gradually lost interest. The Great Hypnotist plays it too safe and borrows too much from other similar thrillers so that it's not that hard to predict which direction it is going. Now that does mean that if you have not seen enough this could prove to be offer more than you bargained for.
Overall it's not a complete waste of time. Visually the film is very stylish. And that does help a lot. But I do think that fans of the genre will be very disappointed especially after the strong opening. As a drama this fails completely since there is not much time given to connect to any of the characters. Whatever is there is because of good actors like Karen Mok. She is able to give her character a lot of depth with minimal means. Only it's not enough to keep you drawn to the story. On top of all the tension and suspense that was very much needed is gone and with such an interesting premise is that is difficult to accept.
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Jelmoli is one of Switzerland's most renowned department stores. Located in the heart of Zurich, the "House of Brands" spreads over 33,000 square meters and six floors. The store displays around two million articles and features 1,000 premium local and global brands. Jelmoli has been part of Swiss Prime Site's (SPS) CHF 10 billion real estate portfolio since 2009.
In the last five years, Siemens engineers have surveyed a number of large assets in SPS' building portfolio in search of energy-saving potential. The focus is on measures that promise real estate tenants not only energy savings, but also significant added value for their operations. For Jelmoli, SPS approached Siemens to uncover savings potential in three areas: lighting, ventilation and cooling.
Lighting is an integral part of modern, customer-centric retail design, so Siemens started with the aging lighting system. The old discharge lamps consumed energy unnecessarily and often had to be serviced. What's more, they discovered there was no uniform lighting in Jelmoli. This made interior branding activities challenging and delivered an inconsistent customer experience. The new state-of-the-art LED technology deployed by Siemens provides consistent illumination throughout the store. High-end retail is an emotional experience, so the new lighting also delivers a color temperature and rendering that are in tune with the kind of ambiance Jelmoli wants to create for its customers. Importantly, it also puts Jelmoli's products in the best possible light.
As with all projects, Siemens followed a holistic approach. For Jelmoli this meant that cooling, ventilation and lighting were not analyzed individually, but as a whole, to take into account how each area impacts the others. Indeed, the optimization of the lighting concept also reduced the amount of heat generated inside the building, which was taken into account in optimizing the ventilation and cooling systems.
In total, 34 ventilation systems were modernized as part of the project. Half of the systems were fitted with frequency converters. As a result, the volume flow rate of the ventilation systems can be better adapted to demand, which reduces power requirements.
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Optimized lighting, ventilation and cooling have led to considerably reduced energy costs. With the previous lighting technology, the 9,000 or so lamps had to be replaced every two years. With the new LED technology, the interval between maintenance events is extended many times over. The ventilation measures protect the cooling system and extend its service life. What's more, Jelmoli benefits from an improved presentation of goods – and provides customers with a more pleasant shopping experience.
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How can I apply for a job with Storck in United States?
Please visit Open Positions for a list of all of Storck's current vacancies and whom to contact. You are encouraged to submit an application to one of our 19 international subsidiaries. Find out who to contact by choosing the respective country when completing the contact form.
We will actively support you during your first months with us. Each location offers customised onboarding programs for the individual areas of employment.
How is your interview process structured?
The first round interview consists of meeting with the hiring manager and HR. During the second round the candidate will meet with cross-functional interview teams. In the final round, the candidate will conduct a presentation based on topics given to them in advance. Your audience will be members of the interview team.
What can I expect when I start working at Storck?
You will have a busy schedule during your first few weeks and months when joining Storck USA. First we introduce you to everyone in the office. You will have an opportunity to meet and speak with our Senior Management Team. You will be trained on the various IT, Travel, Expense and HR systems. Finally, you will get a chance to meet with department heads, fellow colleagues and customers. This comprehensive process is designed for you to start building meaningful and lasting relationships all the while gaining the necessary context and knowledge needed to perform your job well.
We are a highly collaborative group of individuals who bring passion to everything we touch. We pride ourselves on being a family company and continuously look to our employees to help drive the growth of our business.
Does your office give back to the community?
Storck USA plays an active role in Urban Initiatives, a Chicago non-profit organization that promotes health, education and character development through a sports-based program mainly in underserved communities.
What kind of benefits package does Storck USA offer their full-time employees?
We provide a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and 401(K).
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Our classes run in seasonal sessions of approximately three months. For the best learning experience, we encourage students to register for a weekly class and attend at that time consistently during the session.
Going Deeper is a monthly 3-hour class for students who are registered in weekly Iyengar yoga classes and who are interested in exploring the practice more deeply.
A large, bright, exclusively Iyengar yoga studio situated in the heart of Fraserhood in East Vancouver. Our open, bright space brings a sense of serenity, groundedness, and expansiveness.
Deepen your practice. Balance your life.
Our diverse community is an integral part of our studio. Together, our teachers and students have created a friendly, inclusive and supportive practice and learning environment. Attending a weekly class with the same teacher and students helps to grow our connected community.
Join a class and become part of our community.
Accessible and challenging. Develop a strong yoga foundation as you work on strength, balance, mobility, and flexibility.
We have classes for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, and for students of all ages and abilities.
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Benefit from a progressive, structured learning environment by attending a weekly class spread out over four seasonal sessions.
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The difference between winners and losers can be stated in 5 words – 'I did not have time'; Learn to manage time!
Most of the people don't have time for almost every task they are expected to do. Then what do we do all day? We all have 24 hours a day! Still some of us manage time well whereas others wish for that extra hour during which they would complete their pending work.
Talking of scarcity of time in a student's life, I would say that the biggest reason behind it is the misuse and overuse of applications such as Facebook, Whatsapp and temple run. We don't realize how quickly time passes when we indulge ourselves in these activities, out of which we don't get any valuable outcome either. It doesn't mean that we ban recreation altogether and become robots, but we must judicially decide how many hours of leisure would be cool with our daily routine.
I remember having read a book about Chanakya Neeti, one of whose incidents really moved me.
IT SO HAPPENED THAT CHANAKYA AND CHANDRAGUPTA (WHO WAS NOT A KING THEN) HAD BEEN TRAVELING FOR DAYS AND WERE, OBVIOUSLY, TIRED. ON BEING ASKED IF HE NEEDED REST, CHANAKYA HAD SAID "NAHI, MUJHEA ABHI VISHRAAM NAHI CHAHIYE, KARYA PURA HONE KE PASHCHAAT HI VISHRAAM HONA CHAHIYE" I.E "I WOULD NOT REST TILL MY MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED".
I mean… why????? Why can't we simply concentrate on one thing at a time? Believe me, if we start doing this, we would be able to manage our time really well. Meditation is our best friend when it comes to improving concentration.
Also, we must learn to use our conscience well, like what is good, rather fruitful for us. Yes, we have full liberty to act selfish when it comes to this. It might have happened that we spend day and night talking to/ chatting with a person and later realize that it was not worth it. Yes?? Come On? Many of us share this story. So don't hesitate in being selfish when it comes to making your life better. And personally speaking, erase the line 'log kya bolenge' from your dictionary. As said by our elders, we learn from our mistakes. And if something in your life goes wrong, just chalk it up to experience and move on!! So from today, whenever you do something that is not really worth your time, think of chanakya (and me of course) and his ideals. Time is a valuable resource, once it is spent, we would never recover it. So make sure you make maximum use of it.


text:
using namespace std;
using namespace net;

const unsigned short ServerPort = 19120;
const unsigned short ClientPort = 19121;
const int ProtocolId = 0x11112222;
const float DeltaTime = 0.01f;
const chrono::milliseconds DeltaTimeInMs(10);
const float TimeOut = 5.0f;
const int PacketSize = 10;

	// const int ServerPort = 30000;
	// const int ClientPort = 30001;
	// const int ProtocolId = 0x11112222;
	// const float DeltaTime = 0.001f;
	// const float TimeOut = 0.1f;
	// const uint32_t PacketCount = 100;

class FlowControl
{
public:

	FlowControl()
	{
		printf( "flow control initialized\n" );
		Reset();
	}

	void Reset()
	{
		mode = Bad;
		penalty_time = 4.0f;
		good_conditions_time = 0.0f;
		penalty_reduction_accumulator = 0.0f;
	}

	void Update( float deltaTime, float rtt )
	{
		const float RTT_Threshold = 250.0f;

		if ( mode == Good )
		{
			if ( rtt > RTT_Threshold )
			{
				printf( "*** dropping to bad mode ***\n" );
				mode = Bad;
				if ( good_conditions_time < 10.0f && penalty_time < 60.0f )
				{
					penalty_time *= 2.0f;
					if ( penalty_time > 60.0f )
						penalty_time = 60.0f;
					printf( "penalty time increased to %.1f\n", penalty_time );
				}
				good_conditions_time = 0.0f;
				penalty_reduction_accumulator = 0.0f;
				return;
			}

			good_conditions_time += deltaTime;
			penalty_reduction_accumulator += deltaTime;

			if ( penalty_reduction_accumulator > 10.0f && penalty_time > 1.0f )
			{
				penalty_time /= 2.0f;
				if ( penalty_time < 1.0f )
					penalty_time = 1.0f;
				printf( "penalty time reduced to %.1f\n", penalty_time );
				penalty_reduction_accumulator = 0.0f;
			}
		}

		if ( mode == Bad )
		{
			if ( rtt <= RTT_Threshold )
				good_conditions_time += deltaTime;
			else
				good_conditions_time = 0.0f;

			if ( good_conditions_time > penalty_time )
			{
				printf( "*** upgrading to good mode ***\n" );
				good_conditions_time = 0.0f;
				penalty_reduction_accumulator = 0.0f;
				mode = Good;
				return;
			}
		}
	}

	float GetSendRate()
	{
		return mode == Good ? 30.0f : 10.0f;
	}

private:

	enum Mode
	{
		Good,
		Bad
	};

	Mode mode;
	float penalty_time;
	float good_conditions_time;
	float penalty_reduction_accumulator;
};

// ----------------------------------------------

int main( int argc, char * argv[] )
{
	// parse command line

	enum Mode
	{
		Client,
		Server
	};

	Mode mode = Server;
	Address address;

	if ( argc >= 2 )
	{
		uchar_t a,b,c,d;
		if ( sscanf( argv[1], "%hhu.%hhu.%hhu.%hhu", &a, &b, &c, &d ) > 0 )
		{
			mode = Client;
			address = Address(a,b,c,d,ServerPort);
			printf("sscanf address ok, address = %hhu,%hhu,%hhu,%hhu\n", a,b,c,d);
		}
		else
		{
			printf("sscanf error\n");
		}
	}

	// initialize

	if ( !InitializeSockets() )
	{
		printf( "failed to initialize sockets\n" );
		return 1;
	}

	ReliableConnection connection( ProtocolId, TimeOut );

	const unsigned short port = mode == Server ? ServerPort : ClientPort;

	if ( !connection.Start( port ) )
	{
		printf( "could not start connection on port %d\n", port );
		return 1;
	}

	if ( mode == Client )
		connection.Connect( address );
	else
		connection.Listen();

	bool connected = false;
	float sendAccumulator = 0.0f;
	float statsAccumulator = 0.0f;

	FlowControl flowControl;

	while ( true )
	{
		// update flow control

		if ( connection.IsConnected() )
			flowControl.Update( DeltaTime, connection.GetReliabilitySystem().GetRoundTripTime() * 1000.0f );

		const float sendRate = flowControl.GetSendRate();

		// detect changes in connection state

		if ( mode == Server && connected && !connection.IsConnected() )
		{
			flowControl.Reset();
			printf( "reset flow control\n" );
			connected = false;
		}

		if ( !connected && connection.IsConnected() )
		{
			printf( "client connected to server\n" );
			connected = true;
		}

		if ( !connected && connection.ConnectFailed() )
		{
			printf( "connection failed\n" );
			break;
		}

		// send and receive packets

		sendAccumulator += DeltaTime;

		while ( sendAccumulator > 1.0f / sendRate )
		{
			uchar_t packet[PacketSize] = {'a','b','c','d','e','f','g','h','i','j'};
			// memset( packet, 0, sizeof( packet ) );
			connection.SendPacket( packet, sizeof( packet ) );
			sendAccumulator -= 1.0f / sendRate;
		}

		while ( true )
		{
			uchar_t packet[256];
			int bytes_read = connection.ReceivePacket( packet, sizeof(packet) );
			if ( bytes_read == 0 )
				break;
		}

		// show packets that were acked this frame

		#ifdef SHOW_ACKS
		uint32_t * acks = nullptr;
		uint32_t ack_count = 0;
		connection.GetReliabilitySystem().GetAcks( &acks, ack_count);
		if ( ack_count > 0 )
		{
			printf( "acks: %d", acks[0] );
			for ( uint32_t i = 1; i < ack_count; ++i )
				printf( ",%d", acks[i] );
			printf( "\n" );
		}
		#endif

		// update connection

		connection.Update( DeltaTime );

		// show connection stats

		statsAccumulator += DeltaTime;

		while ( statsAccumulator >= 0.25f && connection.IsConnected() )
		{
			float rtt = connection.GetReliabilitySystem().GetRoundTripTime();

			uint32_t sent_packets = connection.GetReliabilitySystem().GetSentPackets();
			uint32_t acked_packets = connection.GetReliabilitySystem().GetAckedPackets();
			uint32_t lost_packets = connection.GetReliabilitySystem().GetLostPackets();

			float sent_bandwidth = connection.GetReliabilitySystem().GetSentBandwidth();
			float acked_bandwidth = connection.GetReliabilitySystem().GetAckedBandwidth();

			printf( "rtt %.1fms, sent %d, acked %d, lost %d (%.1f%%), sent bandwidth = %.1fkbps, acked bandwidth = %.1fkbps\n",
				rtt * 1000.0f, sent_packets, acked_packets, lost_packets,
				sent_packets > 0.0f ? static_cast<float>(lost_packets) / static_cast<float>(sent_packets * 100.0f) : 0.0f,
				sent_bandwidth, acked_bandwidth );

			statsAccumulator -= 0.25f;
		}
		// c++11 sleep 1 ms
		this_thread::sleep_for(DeltaTimeInMs);
		// net::wait( DeltaTime );
	}

	ShutdownSockets();

	return 0;
}


Emotional, magical, and unmistakably original, Dori Rubbicco returns with Stage Door Live! with the John Harrison Quintet. Recorded at New Bedford s intimate Zeiterion Theater, the live session documents Dori s captivating way with an audience.


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Q: Simple guide to Game Center Integration? Could anyone point me in the direction of an idiots guide to integrating Game Center into an iPhone app ? Please do not refer me to any Apple documentation as it's about as useful as a pork chop at a barmitzvah.
Thanks,
Martin

A: How about the WWDC video? Session 408 is pretty introductory.

A: If your games already have OpenFeint as you say, OF has a built-in GameCenter integration. All you need to do is set a bool and provide a .plist containing associations between your OF Achievement IDs and your GC Achievement IDs. The process is documented on their developer support site.

A: If you can't read Apple Fantastic documentation, maybe you should give OpenFeint a go
a lot of games out there uses it and you can find a "simple guide" on Pocket Worx website


To celebrate the release of our debut record, we're releasing a limited run of 100 copies in hand-made envelopes. Sealed in red wax using the very rings we all wear.
They're only available in person at our shows, so be there November 5th for our release party at Mission Tobacco Lounge and get yours!


Pittsburgh Opera is proud and privileged to present the world premiere of Daniel Sonenberg's opera, The Summer King, the story of baseball legend Josh Gibson. This very first world premiere in.
Tickets will go on sale in May 2019. Manich has received rave reviews for her opera direction for Wolf Trap Opera, Pittsburgh Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Utah Opera, Arizona Opera, Brevard Music Center.
On stage January 21, 24, 27 & 29, 2017, Richard the Lionheart offers the rare opportunity to see a 'new' 300-year old opera by one of the most celebrated composers in history. Most tickets are $50.75.
The noon performance of the Charlie Chaplin Silent Picture Show will feature pianist Tom Roberts with clarinetist Mary Beth Malek, from the Pittsburgh Opera, melding classic. of HBO's "Boardwalk.
2018-2019 Event Tickets: QueenBeeTickets.com is your trusted online destination for discount event tickets for sale on the secondary market. Search for events by artist, team, or venue to locate the perfect tickets. Utilize our promotional code for additional savings on already discounted seats for any event. Also offering exclusive ticket discounts for military, veterans, and students.
Tickets for The Nutcracker go on sale to the public in August 2019. Choreography & Concept:. Friday, December 06, 2019 11:00 AM – Student Matinee Friday.
Pittsburgh Opera concludes its 77th season with the Pittsburgh premiere. All performances at the Benedum Center. Click here for tickets and more information. Photo Credit: David Bachman Photography.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Carmen: Meet Robert Watson. Tenor Robert Watson, our Don Jose in Carmen opening this week, has a lot to say about this character.Jose has one of the most interesting character arcs in all opera, moving from lyrical naif to obsessive lover with all of the musical changes that arc demands.The young singer talks about his beginnings as well, hailing from Kansas City (like.
Read here about High School Apprentices, the annual student matinee, and vocal. attend the prerequisite Workshop for Educators before tickets are issued.
Your Membership to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium includes a 50 percent discount on admission to the reciprocal zoos listed below and now you can also visit over 120 Nature Centers across the country too. Please note that participation in the reciprocal zoo program is voluntary and changes can occur.
LYRIC PREMIERE & NEW-TO-CHICAGO PRODUCTION DEAD MAN WALKING by Jake Heggie & Terrence McNally Sung in English with projected English text A young couple is brutally killed, and the convicted murderer, Joseph De Rocher, sits on death row.
afterWARds will star Pittsburgh Opera's award-winning Resident Artists, allowing audiences the rare opportunity to see tomorrow's opera stars in an intimate performance space. These will be the.
Pittsburgh (/ ˈ p ɪ t s b ɜːr ɡ / PITS-burg) is a city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States, and is the county seat of Allegheny County.As of 2018, a population of 308,144 lives within the city limits, making it the 63rd-largest city in the U.S. The metropolitan population of 2,362,453, is the largest in both the Ohio Valley and Appalachia, the second-largest in.
Pittsburgh Opera makes tickets available a variety of ways, including the Theater Square Box Office, the Benedum Center Box Office, and by subscription.
Looking for a student, senior, or group discount? Any group of 6 or more is eligible for discounted group tickets. Listed below are the active promotions and.
A former member of the Pittsburgh Opera Center, Panikkar has had past engagements with the MET Opera, with roles including Tybalt in "Roméo et Juliette" and Arturo in "Lucia di Lammermoor.".
As part of Pittsburgh Opera's commitment to bring new. combination of astounding visuals and spellbinding music you won't want to miss. Adult tickets start at just $12 – with Children's tickets for.
Undergraduate and graduate students are eligible for ticket discounts of up to 50 % off. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is the premiere performing and visual arts.
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To Broadway and beyond! Buy tickets here at Ticket Liquidator for great prices on theater tickets around the country. See favorites like Hamilton, Wicked, The Lion King, and more!
Aug 21, 2017. PITT ARTS offers Pitt students a chance for discounted tickets and. performances by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera and.
Pittsburgh Opera presents THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, now playing thru April 10. Rossini's madcap comedy is guaranteed to send you out laughing and humming a tune. Check out some video highlights of the.
Sep 25, 2018. According to Kuznetsova, who plays the title character, she first heard about Pittsburgh Opera as a young student visiting the city. Now taking.
Pittsburgh Opera offers students two ways to save on tickets: its Cheap Seats program, offered through regional colleges and universities, and student rush.
Winter is ending a day early this year, as Pittsburgh Opera Headquarters in the Strip District hosts A Song of Thrones, a Pittsburgh Opera fashion event, on March 19th. Based on the popular medieval.
First performed in 1905, Salome was originally censored in Vienna, banned in London, and even protested in New York. However, now it's considered a classic. Salome helped reinforce Strauss's.
. one Runway Seat plus one drink ticket, is $150. Members of Pittsburgh Opera's New Guard, a group for young professionals ages 21-40, receive a free drink ticket. In addition, sponsorship packages.
Music Director Antony Walker conducts the Pittsburgh Opera Orchestra and Chorus. Linda Brovsky directs. On stage October 6, 9, 12 & 14, Madama Butterfly is unparalleled in its deeply affecting.
Carnegie Mellon University Student Discount. CMU student tickets start at $15 and faculty and staff tickets start at $20!* Click here to purchase student tickets.
University of Pittsburgh students, faculty, and staff are entitled to discounted tickets to events throughout the Cultural District! To explore current shows, simply click on the links below each organization and your University of Pittsburgh Cheap Seats discount will be pre-applied.
Student Recital: Brian Kelley, tuba @ Mellon Institute Auditorium. Tickets. DETAILS: A year-long collaboration between Pittsburgh Opera, Carnegie Mellon.
Cheap Seats are the easy and affordable way for students, faculty, and staff at.
Pittsburgh Opera is proud and privileged to premiere The Summer King, Josh Gibson's story. Pittsburgh Opera's annual Student Matinee will introduce 2,600+ school children grades 3-12 to this lively.
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Tables of 8 or 10 may also be reserved. – Special Dessert & Dancing tickets: $75 each (dessert, dancing, cash bar). ABOUT PITTSBURGH FESTIVAL OPERA Pittsburgh Festival Opera (formerly Opera Theater of.
Oct 24, 2018. Adult tickets start at just $14 – children's tickets for those ages 6-18 are half-price, In addition, Pittsburgh Opera's annual Student Matinee will.
afterWARds will star Pittsburgh Opera's award-winning Resident Artists, allowing audiences the rare opportunity to see tomorrow's opera stars in an intimate performance space. After years of bloodshed.
Pittsburgh Opera's "Hansel & Gretel" Opens to Large and Enthusiastic Audience. For tickets, full production details and more, visit Pittsburgh Opera. the regular performances of Hansel & Gretel, Pittsburgh Opera's annual "Student Matinee".
Pittsburgh Opera continues its 77th season with a Mozart favorite. On stage November 7, 10, 13, and 15, it brings laughs and soul searching to the Benedum Center. Tickets start at $12.


BURBANK, CA--(Marketwire - April 20, 2010) - Sultry pop-soul newcomers Nikki & Rich will release their debut album, entitled Everything, this summer on Reprise Records.
An eclectic, genre-defying debut, Everything truly lives up to its title by taking inspiration from pop, soul, hip-hop, R&B, and classic '60s girl groups and blending it all together to create a truly unique sound. Nikki Leonti's sassy, high-stepping vocals are bolstered throughout by Rich Velonskis' combination of hard-hitting, radio-ready beats, programmed keyboard flourishes, and live instrumentation. The first single is the swaggering "Next Best Thing," which the duo performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on April 15th. The song can also be heard in the promos for ABC's new show Romantically Challenged as well as on VH-1's Tough Love Couples. The video premiered on the Ellen show's website and can also be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCdpnxf3rY8.
Other highlights include the soulful "Same Kind of Man," the doo-wop inspired "Cat & Mouse" (which was heard in the season premiere of the CW network's 90210), and the playful "Dreaming" (which will be used in the opening title credits of Fox Searchlight's summer film Just Wright). Digital bonus track "Money Chaser" was featured on the July season premiere of HBO's Entourage). Then there's the gospel-infused "Yellow Brick Road," the cinematic-sounding "Take The Lead," the timelessly elegant love song "Everything," the epic R&B ballad "Never Again," and the sultry "Kryptonite" (which will be used in VH-1's new show Basketball Wives).
"We didn't want to make a tribute record to past artists and have it sound like something that came out 40 years ago," Velonskis says. "We wanted to take the spirit and greatness of those times and bring them into the present day, and I think the way it's produced and the style of our writing bear that out. The album we've made sounds contemporary, not like a doo-wop throwback."
Lyrically, Leonti says the songs draw on the everyday things people deal with. "Some of it is personal to me, some of it isn't," she says, "but I think the subject matter -- like someone cheating, making bad choices in relationships, or trying to win someone over -- are things that a lot of people can relate to."
Leonti is a Corona, CA-born pastor's daughter and former Christian music artist who grew up singing in church, while Velonskis is a Queens, NY-born former DJ and established hip-hop/R&B producer who got his start spinning in New York City clubs as a teenager. These two seemingly opposite characters first met in 2007 while Leonti was based in Nashville working as a background singer for Carrie Underwood. Velonskis was in Los Angeles producing tracks for Eve, Robin Thicke, Mario, and Ludacris, under his moniker Rich Skillz. (A track he produced on Ludacris' No. 1 album Release Therapy earned Velonskis a "Best Rap Album" Grammy.) Velonskis was looking for a strong vocalist and lyricist to collaborate with and take his tracks to the next level and he found her in Leonti. The two began working together in December 2008, writing and recording Everything up in Velonskis' Hollywood Hills home studio.