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No Safe Place
By: Richard North Patterson
Narrated by: Patricia Kalember
Senator Kerry Kilcannon's insurgent campaign against Vice President Dick Mason has come down to the last seven days. Whoever wins the California presidential primary is likely to win the Democratic nomination. And for all the votes his passions and magnetism have gained him, Kerry's problems are formidable. Kerry is haunted by the tragedy of his older brother, a presidential candidate who was assassinated in California twelve years earlier. Kerry has stumbled in his advocacy of abortion rights, and a right-to-life fanatic has pushed this explosive issue to the forefront by murdering three people at a women's clinic. In addition, a journalist is striving to verify the story that while still married, Kerry had an affair with a reporter. And now, ever more threatening, Kerry is being stalked by the abortion-clinic murderer himself. With rare authenticity, Richard North Patterson depicts the world of high-stakes presidential politics that will hold the listener enthralled from the first to the last sentence.
Please note: This is the abridged edition. An unabridged version of this audiobook is also available.
©1998 by Richard North Patterson (P)1998 by Random House Audio Publishing, Inc., All Rights Reserved Under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions, Reproduced by Arrangement with Random House Audio Publishing, Inc.
Series: Kerry Kilcannon (abridged), Book 1
Thriller & Suspense Psychological Suspense
"High drama . . . Emotion-rich characters . . . The pages turn quickly." (The Washington Post Book World)
"Engrossing . . . Ambitious and well-written, No Safe Place is a sort of ethical suspense novel." (The Wall Street Journal)
"What is striking is how exactly right Patterson gets the politics and the journalism while telling a gripping tale that intertwines abuse and betrayal, ethics and ambition, romance and dysfunction." (The San Jose Mercury News)
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Michael Van Gerwen hits nine-darter in Players Championship win
Updated / Sunday, 27 Nov 2022 23:09
Michael Van Gerwen was bullish afterwards regarding his World Championship prospects
Michael van Gerwen produced a nine-dart finish and a maximum check-out as he laid down a marker for the World Championship by claiming a seventh Cazoo Players Championship title.
Van Gerwen started and finished in stunning style to defeat England's Rob Cross, who landed 11 180s, 11-6 in the final in Minehead.
Asked afterwards about his World Championship prospects, an emotional Van Gerwen told ITV4: "If people want to beat me, they have to play well. If I play my game, they cannot beat me and they know it.
"But I have to show what I can, whether it's Gerwyn Price, Peter Wright, whoever, I want to show what I can. I'm there, I did my thing this year, I've won a lot of tournaments and now I have to show it also at the World Championship. That's what it is."
After the first two legs had gone with the darts, Van Gerwen exploded into life in the third when he opened with 177, added his first 180 at his second visit and then completed a nine-darter with a superb 144 check-out.
He also took the next two, the second in 12 darts having missed double eight for a 10-dart leg, to lead 4-1 at the first interval.
Cross scrapped his way back into it, winning two of the next four legs, but found himself trailing 7-3 as the players left the stage for the second time.
However, he made a big push on his return, claiming the next three legs as Van Gerwen faltered to reduce the deficit to just one, and he might have been level after 14, but missed his double and saw the Dutchman produce a 170 finish to ease away again.
He led 9-6 at the final break and a 142 check-out took him to within a leg of victory, and he duly obliged a the first time of asking.
Michael Van Gerwen
Cazoo Players Championship

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U-Turn – Netflix Review (2/5)
Posted by Karina "ScreamQueen" Adelgaard | Nov 30, 2020 | Read Time 3 min.
U-TURN is a new Netflix horror movie from the Philippines but it's actually a remake of a movie from India. This Filipino horror movie does feature a very classic horror plot so you might guess much of the plot ahead of time. Read our full U-Turn (2020) review here!
U-TURN is a new Netflix horror movie produced in the Philippines. If you're worried about this being in a foreign language then please don't. At least fifty percent of the dialogue is in English, so if you just have subtitles running, you'll only need to look at them every now and again.
Also, besides speaking full sentences in English, much of Filipino and Tagalog [languages of the Philippines] has been heavily influenced by Spanish as well. Basically, you'll be able to catch a lot of what is said if you speak English and some Spanish. It's a strange sensation to sit back and feel like you understand a language by catching all the familiar words.
To add to the international feel of this movie, U-Turn is actually a Philippine remake of the thriller U Turn (2016) from India. That movie was written and directed by Pawan Kumar who gets due credit for this remake as well.
Continue reading our full U-Turn (2020) review below and check it out on Netflix.
A very classic horror story
While U-Turn (2020) in this Filipino version is a remake of a movie from India, it should feel familiar to most horror fans for a different reason. Basically, this Filipino Netflix movie features a very classic horror plot. This means you'll guess most of the plot ahead of time.
If you've watched some of the iconic Asian horror movies – or their remakes – such as The Grudge or The Ring, then you'll know what's in store. We've watched a lot of Asian horror movies here at Heaven of Horror. This also means we can recognize many of the stories and be irritated that they're not innovative enough.
However, this movie lends mostly from Japanese horror movies that deal a lot with ghosts and superstition. Whereas Korean horror movies tend to deal more with character-driven plots and slow-burns.
In U-Turn, there isn't much of a slow-burn going on. Instead, it's full speed ahead with lots of dead bodies along the way. If that's your thing, then you should enjoy this movie!
Watch U-Turn (2020) on Netflix now!
Roderick "Derick" Cabrido is the director of U-Turn in this 2020 version from the Philippines. The screenwriter is Cenon Obispo Palomares who has adapted the screenplay from Pawan Kumar who made the original movie in India.
If you enjoy this Filipino horror movie, then you should definitely check out some of the other genre movies from the Philippines. For one, there's the movie Eerie (2019) which received a lot of hype as the scariest movie ever. Apparently, people passed out while watching it. I don't think this is at all a fair hype, but the movie did work in many ways and was released on Netflix.
You might like: Our review of the movie Eerie released on Netflix >
You could also check out the Netflix movie Dead Kids and try to find the serial killer movie Smaller and Smaller Circles (read our review here) which had a lot of great elements.
Honestly, I was not crazy about U-Turn for the simple reason that I felt I had seen it all before. Even with a runtime of just 98 minutes, I still felt like it was too long for the story so it really wasn't my cup of tea. However, it is out on Netflix now, so obviously you should give it a chance. Especially, if you enjoy some of the classic horror movies mentioned earlier in this review.
The 2020 version of U-Turn is out on Netflix from December 1, 2020.
Director: Derick Cabrido
Writers: Cenon Palomares, Pawan Kumar
Stars: Kim Chiu, JM de Guzman, Tony Labrusca, Janella Salvador, Martin del Rosario, Kate Alejandrino
A young reporter's investigation into a string of grisly suicides takes a dangerous detour when she follows the clues to a cursed stretch of road.
Karina "ScreamQueen" Adelgaard
I write reviews and recaps on Heaven of Horror. And yes, it does happen that I find myself screaming, when watching a good horror movie. I love psychological horror, survival horror and kick-ass women. Also, I have a huge soft spot for a good horror-comedy. Oh yeah, and I absolutely HATE when animals are harmed in movies, so I will immediately think less of any movie, where animals are harmed for entertainment (even if the animals are just really good actors). Fortunately, horror doesn't use this nearly as much as comedy. And people assume horror lovers are the messed up ones. Go figure!
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I painted this bloke about 18 months ago, he's close enough to two meters across not to argue.
He seemed to be saying at the time that if one was to get one's life in to balance, one can't do it with both feet on the ground.
Well I'm not sure if mine have hit the ground in the last year or so, but I'd better do something about that. I suppose I'll start by refreshing this blog and posting to it over coming months!


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Bedrooms are a space where personal taste overrides design styles. However, for 2015, designers offer a balance between the modern and the timeless.
Usually, bedrooms are a space where personal taste and preferences override trends and hot design styles.
However, that perfect balance between what is 'in' and what a person loves could be found to create a serene and truly chic bedroom.
For 2015, designers offer a blend of the exotic and the relaxing and a balance between the modern and the timeless.
Whether make-a-statement bedrooms or spaces that are a tranquil personal retreat, 2015 offers different stylish options.
If you want to lend a fresh, trendy, charming look to your bedroom for the months to come, choose from some definitely attractive designer ideas.
After the reinventing of Mid-century modern designs, almost everyone opts for a timeless Mid-century piece.
Make sure to put a modern spin on the '60s retro magic.
Combine Mid-century furniture with modern aesthetics to achieve the ideal balance.
2015 is the time to try the chic rustic style in the bedroom.
However, think about a blend of modern and rustic elements. Beds with an iron frame, ornate chandeliers, and natural wood walls work well with this bedroom style.
Focus on plants because they make a big difference to both the aesthetics and the quality of the room's atmosphere.
Another option to give the bedroom an energizing, natural backdrop is to open it up towards the garden.
When it comes to bedroom color palettes for 2015, expect rich, vibrant hues used in a more elaborate way to dominate this space.
Exciting Marsala, luxurious purples, sumptuous yellows, and dark greens will be preferred even in the bedroom.
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Стефано делла Белла (; 18 травня, 1610, Флоренція — 12 липня, 1664, Флоренція) — італійський художник і графік з міста Флоренція XVII століття.

Життєпис, ранні роки

Народився у місті Флоренція. Батько був скульптором і працював помічником у майстерні Джованні да Болонья. Тому, волаючи надати синові забезпечене майбутнє, схилив до опанування малюнка і графічних технік в майстерні ювеліра та медальєра. Приблизно з 1623 року він навчався у гравера Ораціо Ванні та його родича Джованні Баттіста Ванні та Чезаре Дандіні, де опановував техніку живопису. Стефано делла Белла починав як художник і малювальник, позаяк у Флоренції був культ малюнка з доби відродження.

Перші самостійні твори молодого художника відомі з 1626—1627 рр. До першого флорентійського періоду належать гравюри «Бенкет товариства Піячеволі» та «Урочистості з нагоди канонізації Андреа Корсіні». Згодом його патроном став князь Тосканський Лоренцо ді Фернандо де Медічі.

Відомо, що Стефано дела Белла копіював графічні твори Жака Калло і художня манера останнього помітно вплинула на його твори. Жак Калло працював у Флоренції в період 1611–1621 рр. і у місті знали його твори у оригіналах.

Римський період

За сприяння князя Лоренцо ді Фернандо де Медічі Стефано делла Белла відіслали на стажування до Рима. Стажування у Римі і вивчення творів мистцтва, зосереджених у папській столиці, розтяглося на шість років (1633-1639). За припущеннями, він не поривав зв'язку із впливовими багатіями Флоренції і приїздив туди, виконуючи замови на декор при похованнях та на різні урочистості. В графічних творах митця цього періоду вбачають впливи Реміджо Кантагалліни та Джуліо Паріджі.

Відомо, що він працював у майстерні Реміджо Кантагалліни.

Одинадцять років у Парижі

1639 року Стефано дела Белла прибув у Париж, де працюватиме до 1650 року. Як майстер і художник декоратор, він добре відчував специфіку французького мистецтва, де непогано укладався у вимоги до орнаментального мистецтва, що розквітло на той час у столиці Франції. Він виборов власне місце також у конкурентній боротьбі з французькими майстрами орнаментальної гравюри середини XVII ст.

1647 року він відвідав також Голландію, бо знав про офорти, створені художником Рембрандтом.

Стефано дела Белла був автором шести орнаментальних серій, п'ять із котрих були виконані у Паризький період. Лише останню серію гравюр він виконав по поверненню у Флоренцію.

Графіка паризького пріода

Останні роки
Останні роки гравера пройшли у рідній Флоренції. Він помер у Флоренції 12 липня 1664 року.

Вибрані твори (графіка)

 «Бенкет товариства Піячеволі»
 «Урочистості з нагоди канонізації Андреа Корсіні»
 графічна серія «Гавані»
 «Польське посольство графа Осоліньського»
 «Орнаменты», «Фризи», «Елементи»
 «Картуши»
 «Гротески»
 «Блокада міста Аррас»
 «Новий міст (Париж)» («Le Pont Neuf»)
 «Танок смерті»

Галерея обраних творів

Див. також

 Живопис бароко
 Офорт
 Гравюра

Посилання

Джерела (література)

 «Орнаментальная гравюра 17 века», Гос. Эрмитаж, каталог выставки, Ленинград, «Искусство», 1986
 PhD. Massar Presenting Stefano della Bella, Seventeenth-century Printmaker, New York, 1971.  (англ.)
 PhD. Massar Stefano Della Bella. Catalogue raisonné Alexandre De Vesme, New York, 1972.  (англ.)
 A. Forlani Tempesti Stefano Della Bella. Incisioni, Firenze, 1972.  (итал.)
 A. Forlani Tempesti Mostra di incisioni di Stefano Della Bella, Firenze 1973.  (итал.)
 Jacques Callot Stefano Della Bella, dalle collezioni di stampe della Biblioteca degli, Intronati di Siena // Catalogo della mostra, Siena, 1976.  (итал.)
 Ortolani T. Stefano Della Bella, Aggiornamento del «Catalogue Raisonné» di A.De Vesme e Ph.D.Massar, Piacenza 1996
 Stefano Della Bella, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Caen, 1998.  (фр.)
 Talbierska J. Stefano Della Bella — Etchings from the Collection of the Print Room of the Warsaw University Library, Varsavia, 2001.  (англ.)
 Stefano della Bella — Ein Meister der Barockradierung, Staatliche Kunsthalle, Karlsruhe, 2005.  (нем.)
 Stefano della Bella — Incisioni della Pinacoteca Tosio Martinengo // a cura di Roberta D'Adda, Elena Lucchesi Ragni, Maurizio Mondini, Brescia, 2007.

Італійські барокові живописці
Італійські графіки
Флорентійські художники
Художники XVII століття
Уродженці Флоренції

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[32], The game started with DirectX graphic rendering which supports a wide array of video cards. Get your swords, axes, and bows ready, Exiles! The official release date of Path of Exile 2 is yet to be announced as stated by Grinding Gear Games.
They come in different rarities with increasingly powerful properties.
In November 2019, Grinding Gear Games announced the sequel, Path of Exile 2 during their Exilecon. [22] The following permanent leagues are available: Other leagues are usually designed for specific events. There's also a set of insanely difficult Guild Challenges to be completed in the new Challenge leagues. Characters who die here respawn in the last city visited (with experience loss at higher levels). While all existing Open Beta characters and items are still present in the Standard and Hardcore leagues, the new Domination and Nemesis leagues provide an excellent place for a fresh start. Even though the company has yet to announce the release date of Path of Exile 2, the full expansion is expected to release in 2024.
[125] However, it was delayed due to COVID-19 lockdown in New Zealand as well as China and the rest of the world where the outsourcing companies are located. PC Gaming vs Console Gaming Which Should I Choose In 2022? Active skills can be modified by items known as Support Gems. The art style of the game is unique, magnificent, and overall beautiful, as commented by some players or interested gamers. All rights reserved. He describes himself as a dedicated gamer and programmer. Support Gems are now socketed directly into Skill Gems, removing many of the frustrations present in the old system while maintaining all the previous depth Grinding Gear Games stated. Dueling: Just right click a character in town and select "Duel". At the same time the temporary league of 3.9 would be, In the expansion two new Eldritch Horrors threaten to consume the Atlas of Worlds. Copyright 2015-2022 - Overpowered Media Group, LLC, LOTRO Legendarium Lord of the Rings Online, put forth the patch notes for the next update to 3.17. Moreover, boss fights are also showcased in the trailer wherein Exiles try to kill bosses with a very long health bar on top of their deadly attacks. Read more about it in the, There are no more reviews that match the filters set above, Adjust the filters above to see other reviews. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn a small commission.
The Exile takes advantage of the ongoing Karui slave rebellion and overthrows the templar order by killing Avarius and defeating the Templar god "Innocence". Another release late into the Harvest league with 300+ changes that affects both DirectX and Vulkan beta support are still waiting for feedback. Furthermore, the trailer also shows the dungeon-crawling and role-playing aspects of the expansion.
Massively Overthinking: Are isometric MMOs more or less immersive than 3-D? Following an open beta phase, the game was released for Microsoft Windows in October 2013. The developers describe the content like this: This Game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Nudity or Sexual Content, Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content. These things are cyclical, you see. The expansion included more than the usual new items and new skills adding 19 ascendancy classes. Announced in 2019, Path of Exile 2 features a new seven-act storyline that is available alongside the original campaign. For example, the Scavengers in the Terraces have been replaced by tribes of Cannibals. - 90% of the 183,967 user reviews for this game are positive.
Hopefully, this new launch date will actually stick. It is discovered that Dominus has been secretly working with his assistant Piety studying thaumaturgy and are the cause of many of the troubles in Wraeclast. All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost; Last edited by Prpnnightmare on Oct 10, 2013, 9:14:26 AM, Terms of Use, Privacy Notice and Cookies Notice. Path of Exile 2 will retain all expansion content that has been created and introduces a new skill system, ascendancy classes, and engine improvements. After travelling through Wraeclast once more and defeating the gods that have reawakened, the Exile returns to Oriath and finds that Innocence has returned. Bloodborne 2 Release Date, Trailer, News and Rumors, The Best Gifts For Gamers (2022 Buying Guide). Finally, Grinding Gear Games stated in the forum that Over the years there have been many changes that we would have loved to make to Path of Exile but couldnt because they would break existing characters. [31][32] However, it was also stated that the mobile version was "experimental" and that continued development will be dependent upon the feedback from fans. While all players on a single server can freely mingle in encampments, gameplay outside of encampments is highly instanced, providing every player or party with an isolated map to freely explore.[10][11]. Each one of the characters start on a different position on the passive skill tree. [14][15] Items are randomly generated from a wide variety of basic types and endowed with special properties and gem sockets. Path of Exile began when a small group of action role-playing game enthusiasts became frustrated by the lack of new releases in the genre and decided to develop their own game. Regardless of the reasons for their exile, players must now face the unforgiving wilderness and its dangerous inhabitants amidst the crumbling ruins and bloody secrets of the Eternal Empire and the Vaal civilization that came before, and band together with other exiles to survive. Players of Path of Exile have a date to mark on their calendars: Friday, May 13th. Our long term plans revolve around expansions each four months that add substantial content or headline features (such as new trade systems) that are timed with the rotation of our four-month challenge leagues.
It was developed under the radar for three years before being publicly announced on 1 September 2010. Players can choose from seven available classes to play as (Duelist, Marauder, Ranger, Scion, Shadow, Templar and Witch). Two new four-month challenge leagues (Domination and Nemesis) are launching with Path of Exile 1.0.0! Stay tuned for more information.
Sign in to add this item to your wishlist, follow it, or mark it as ignored. Path of Exile 1.0.0 also includes a new type of Support Gem - Trigger Gems. GamingScan is reader-supported. A subsequent delay then pushed Path of Exiles PS4 launch to March. Sin takes the Exile to fight Kitava, but the Exile fails. There is no information yet on whether an optimized version of Path of Exile will release to the Xbox Series X or S and to the PlayStation 5.
The expansion was revealed on 16 November 2017, A Vaal-themed expansion that features the.
With the introduction of the new areas, we've added six entirely new monster types to Path of Exile and have augmented existing monsters with new abilities. Path of Exile 2 will be the sequel to Path of Exile. In addition to character customization, skill customization and weapon crafting and enchanting are also integral to Path of Exiles acclaimed gameplay. The developers of Path of Exile assert that one of their core goals is to have the game financed only by ethical microtransactions. This business model is their chosen medium to provide a genuinely free-to-play. The expansion will be a new seven-act storyline that is available alongside the original Path of Exile campaign.
While traveling these dark lands, players will fight to earn powers and abilities that assist the Exile in their quest to exact revenge. These triggers add a lot of new ways for skills to be cast during combat, dramatically increasing the versatility of many utility skills. In addition to Guild Chat (which works between leagues) and purchasable Guild Stash Tabs (to store your shared wealth), Guilds also have ways to get points for their members' participation in races and PvP events. New Areas, Monsters and Climactic Boss fight. The passive skill tree is arranged in a complex network starting in separate trunks for each class (aligned with the permutations of the three core attributes). There are six Trigger Gems in the initial release and plenty more are planned for the future. Exiles are sent to Wraeclast, a penal colony, where they kill various monsters and people who have been tormenting other exiles in Wraeclast. Incidentally, the Archnemesis League will wrap up on Sunday, May 8th five days before the new expansion goes live. No longer a forum dweller, please use PM for contact purposes. [23] In the time since then, Grinding Gear Games has published a number of development posts on their website ranging from screen shots of new classes, monsters, and skills to presentations of game play or technical aspects. - 86% of the 1,293 user reviews in the last 30 days are positive. Skill gems can be placed in gem sockets of armor, weapons and some types of rings,[8][16] giving them an active skill. Previously known as Path of Exile 4.0.0 (working title), the sequel introduced a new 7 act storyline campaign with a major overhaul of the engine and gameplay. Most of these items are used to modify and upgrade equipment, though some identify items, create portals to town or grant skill refund points. These rules widely vary depending on the league. Grinding Gear Games released a cinematic reveal trailer for Path of Exile 2 as well as a gameplay trailer at ExileCon in November 2019. Nevertheless, all the old microtransactions items will still be compatible in Path of Exile 2. For a hint of what to expect from Path of Exile, check out the PlayStation 4 release trailer below. Standard The default gameplay league.
Up to 8 Ascendancy skill points can be assigned out of 12 or 14.[20]. Cross-progression is not available as well unless playing on PCs between macOS and Windows. Its Diablo-like qualities made it somewhat of an instant hit. [35][non-primary source needed], The next major patch, 1.3, was considered part of the expansion,[45] which adds another NPC, the PVP Master, Leo, new leagues Bloodlines and Torment, new gems and more.
However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release of the beta version was delayed. We'll be posting plenty more information about these individual areas over the next two weeks. They have their own set of rules, item accessibility and aftermath. While these gems appear to make your spells worse at face value, they have interesting niche uses that strongly affect certain skill combinations. Here is everything you need to know about Path of Exile 2, including the release date, trailer, gameplay, and other news.
The Soapbox: WoWs talent trees dont deserve your nostalgia. Our core development team scaled up from 20 developers to 33 during the Open Beta and we're planning to continue to grow it so that we can keep up a fast pace of Path of Exile content development. With Innocence reborn and amending for his past mistakes, Sin and Innocence take the Exile to Kitava's lair, and with their combined strength they destroy Kitava.
Animate Weapon causes weapons to rise from the ground to fight by your side, while Animate Guardian can equip multiple items to an invisible entity that defends you in combat. Path of Exile was named 2013 PC Game of the Year by GameSpot,[121] and best PC role-playing game of 2013 by IGN.
This article discusses a broad overview of the new content and major new features in Path of Exile 1.0.0. ", "Bafta Games Awards 2020: The results in full", "Path of Exile 2 announced, but it's not a separate game", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Path_of_Exile&oldid=1099588176, CS1 Chinese (Taiwan)-language sources (zh-tw), Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles lacking reliable references from August 2020, Articles using Infobox video game using locally defined parameters, Articles using Wikidata infoboxes with locally defined images, Articles using Video game reviews template in single platform mode, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Nevertheless, the expansion will introduce a lot of new content and features as well as gameplay changes.
This large endgame expansion contains new Atlas systems, pinnacle bosses, one gigantic Atlas passive skill tree, Eldritch implicit endgame crafting, new unique items, the.
It is also possible for players to pay to create private, invite-only leagues, each secluded in its own economy.
The Daily Grind: Which MMO shouldnt brag about instituting functionality that should already be standard? As the character advances and levels up, the equipped skill gems also gain experience, allowing the skills themselves to level up and increase in potency. Taking control of an exile, players can choose to play as one of seven character classes Marauder, Duelist, Ranger, Shadow, Witch, Templar, and Scion.
The game borrows heavily from the Diablo series, particularly Diablo II,[8] which Path of Exile has been described as the spiritual successor of. All the information in this article will be updated as soon as the latest announcements and news about the game are released. It is now possible to six-link every skill your character uses.
He said the team drew inspiration from several earlier games, including action role-playing games such as the Diablo series (particularly Diablo II), Titan Quest, and Dungeon Siege, the collectible card game Magic: The Gathering, the massively multiplayer online role-playing game Guild Wars, and the role-playing video game franchise Final Fantasy (particularly the Materia system of Final Fantasy VII and the Sphere Grid system of Final Fantasy X).
A Fresh Start in the new Domination and Nemesis Leagues.
Path of Exile 2 retains all expansion content that has been created over the last six years and introduces a new skill system, ascendancy classes, engine improvements, and more.. The player controls a single character from an overhead perspective and explores large outdoor areas and caves or dungeons, battling monsters and fulfilling quests from non-player characters (NPCs) to gain experience points and equipment. The trailer started off with the character selection screen wherein a bit of background where the characters of the game originated are shown. Path of Exile is a free-to-play action role-playing video game developed and published by Grinding Gear Games. It also shipped with bow attacks rebalance and new bow skills.
Some of the enemies include zombies or undead creatures, giant spiders, and an actual infantry division of an army. Massively on the Go: Niantics Peridot may be cause for Pokemon GO alarm, WoW Classics Wrath of the Lich King launches September 26 according to yet another Blizzard leak. Wraeclast is the continent that serves as the penal colony of criminals who are exiled from the Island of Oriath. As previously promised, Path of Exiles PlayStation 4 release date has been unveiled approximately two weeks ahead of launch. That is everything that we know, from the current updates to the latest news, on the next expansion of Path of Exile (2013), Path of Exile 2 from Grinding Gear Games. These microtransactions are mainly in-game cosmetic items for the players characters. These gems allow you to set up your own procs that cast while you're fighting, as several different conditions are met.
Path of Exile 2 is an opportunity to make all of these changes in one large update.. You can now create Guilds with your friends and compete against rival groups of Exiles. VAT included in all prices where applicable. In the meantime, we are continuing to release Path of Exile expansions on our regular three-month cycle, as stated by Grinding Gear Games on the official website of Path of Exile 2. Sign in to see reasons why you may or may not like this based on your games, friends, and curators you follow. Because of her high learning curve, she's initially unavailable to new players. Path of Exile 2 has been in development since its announcement at ExileCon in November 2019. Path of Exile 2 is coming! Slower Projectiles is naively useful on skills like Spark and Spectral Throw, but there are much cleverer combinations waiting to be found.
For instance, new items, gems, and a rebalance spells across the game serve as but a few examples.
Path of Exile boasts a dark, fantasy world. [9] All areas aside from the central encampments are procedurally generated for increased re-playability. 0.10.0) on 23 January 2013 which was free to play with purchasable microtransactions. Former Rampage and Beyond content added to core game. The details on how this works aren't announced yet. The game's economy is based on bartering "currency items. The expansion overhauled the end-game system. Introducing Path of Exile's Prestige Class - the Scion. The latest news and announcements about Path of Exile 2 can also be seen on the official forum page of Path of Exile from Grinding Gear Games. The expansion features an infinite dungeon and socketable currency items, new skill gems and more. Moreover, the entire progression of armor and weapons has been overhauled as well as the designs of new character models and animations. On 18 January 2017, Grinding Gear Games announced they would be expanding into the console market. The player must therefore not only focus on maximizing all modifiers related to their primary offense and defense, but must also take care to select the most efficient path through the passive skill tree.
Looking forward to it. Her starting skill is Spectral Throw (described in more detail below). Edit: We've also written extensively about some upcoming balance changes here!
Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America). All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. "[21] Unlike traditional game currencies, these items have their own inherent uses (such as upgrading an item's rarity level, rerolling affixes, or improving an item's quality) and thus provide their own money sinks to prevent inflation. Join Commander Kirac's militia and defend the Atlas and Wraeclast itself against these celestial foes.
In the process, the Exile encounters a 200-year-old woman called Dialla who explains how a thaumaturgical "Rapture Device" created by a man called Malachai is being used to awaken and release "The Beast". Grinding Gear Games also stated on the page of Path of Exile 2 Both the old and new storylines lead to the same shared Atlas endgame. [111] Eurogamer was not impressed by the graphics and presentation, saying that "Path of Exile doesn't have Torchlight 2's sense of style or Diablo 3's polish".
The different classes are not restricted from investing into skills not aligned with their core attributes, but will have easier access to skills that are aligned with their core attributes. One of the main topics discussed in the reveal video was the current trend in free-to-play mobile business models (such as "pay-to-win microtransactions, time gates, energy bars, random nag screens, notifications, video ads") and that POE Mobile would aim to avoid that approach, and retain the full gameplay of the desktop version.
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(Editor's note: All information in this report is gathered directly from area police agencies, county courts and emergency radio dispatch. The public is reminded that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.)
Columbia Police
Christopher A. Turkington, 18, of Columbia, was arrested for burglarizing a motor vehicle in the Turner Hall parking lot, 211 E. Cherry Street. Also charged with burglary is a 17-year-old juvenile.
Columbia police, fire and EMS responded shortly after noon to a two-vehicle crash on Route 3 at Gilmore Lake Road. One of the vehicles traveled down an embankment. One person involved in the crash complained of chest pains but refused medical transport.
Erika D. Vogt, 24, of Dupo, was arrested for a St. Clair County warrant on Woodland Terrace at Ghent Road.
Terri Lynn Stevenson, 31, of Cahokia, was arrested on a St. Clair County warrant and for speeding and no insurance on Admiral Parkway northbound at Veterans Parkway.
A possible theft at Sand Bank School, 11832 Old Bluff Road, is under investigation.
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A 2000 Saturn driven by Jason A. Haley, 35, of Waterloo struck the rear of a 2013 Ford Escape driven by Richard A Rapp, 49, of Millstadt, on Floraville Road west of Martini Road about 12:20 p.m. A passenger in Haley's car, Amanda Haley, 28, of Waterloo, was transported to St. Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis County. Jason Haley was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no insurance.
The report of a possible violation of an order of protection in the area of 7000 Fountain Creek Ridge Lane is under investigation.
Britney Mynch, 25, of New Athens, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) and driving while license suspended outside of Hope Christian Church off Route 3.
Roger Reitz, 25, of Red Bud, was arrested for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia in the Rural King parking lot.
Aaron Roesch, 33, of Oakville, Mo., was arrested on a Monroe County warrant.
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Richard Melching Jr., 26, of Waterloo, was arrested on a Monroe County warrant for felony forgery. He is alleged to have obtained $975.66 by means of a fraudulent check.
Area police agencies were put on lookout for a man and woman suspected of stealing an HP Pavilion computer from the Waterloo Walmart about 10:45 a.m. The suspects drove away from the store in a black Chevrolet Tahoe that was last seen traveling northbound on Route 3. The woman was driving, and the man was described as having a beard and wearing camouflage clothing. The suspects remain at large.
Jimmy D. Jones, 40, of Red Bud, was arrested and charged with felony residential burglary and burglary for incidents that occurred about 6 a.m. in the 200 block of Magnolia Avenue. He allegedly entered a building on the property at 208 Magnolia and a home at 206 Magnolia. "The family in the home sheltered themselves and the responding officer took one male into custody for burglary inside the home," Waterloo Police Chief Jim Trantham said. "The male was tased during the incident when he refused to obey the officer's commands."
Spencer J. Bouldin, 21, of New Athens, was arrested for domestic battery at 101 Debra Lane.
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Celebrity power couple, Huang Xiaoming and Angelababy are going to tie the knot soon!
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Xiaoming also added that he would get married before his birthday next year. "I said before that I would get married before 40. I think it should be next year."
Xiaoming also praised Angelababy openly. "Baby is a very good girl. She has never asked for anything luxurious. She is like a tough woman in real life. Our characters are compatible and we get along very well."
On Angelababy's birthday this year, Xiaoming personally drove a Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder, worth HK$2.3 million on the street and handed it over to her. That marked their relationship officially.
This year, Angelababy was also seen accompanying Xiaoming's parents on a vacation, confirming her status as their "daughter-in-law".
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Q: How to invert colors of an image in pygame? I have a pygame Surface and would like to invert the colors.  Is there any way quicker & more pythonic than this?  It's rather slow.
I'm aware that subtracting the value from 255 isn't the only definition of an "inverted color," but it's what I want for now.
I'm surprised that pygame doesn't have something like this built in!
Thanks for your help!
import pygame

def invertImg(img):
    """Inverts the colors of a pygame Screen"""

    img.lock()

    for x in range(img.get_width()):
        for y in range(img.get_height()):
            RGBA = img.get_at((x,y))
            for i in range(3):
                # Invert RGB, but not Alpha
                RGBA[i] = 255 - RGBA[i]
            img.set_at((x,y),RGBA)

    img.unlock()

A: Winston's answer is nice, but for the sake of completeness, when one has to manipulate an image pixel-by-pixel in Python, one should avoid looping through every pixel, no matter which image library is in use. This is CPU-intensive due to the nature of the language, and can rarely be made to work in realtime.
Fortunately, the excellent NumPy library can help perform several scalar operations in streams of bytes, looping over each number in native code, which is orders of magnitude faster than doing it solely in Python. For this particular operation, if we use an xor operation with (2^32 - 1), we can delegate the operation to the inner loop in native code.
This example, which you can paste directly into your Python console, will flip the pixels instantly to white (if you have NumPy installed):
import pygame

srf = pygame.display.set_mode((640,480))
pixels = pygame.surfarray.pixels2d(srf)
pixels ^= 2 ** 32 - 1
del pixels

pygame.display.flip()

Without NumPy installed, pygame.surfarray methods return ordinary Python arrays (from the stdlib array module) and you would have to find another way to operate on these numbers, since the ordinary Python array does not operate on all elements when a line such as pixels ^= 2 ** 32 - 1 is given.

A: Taken from: http://archives.seul.org/pygame/users/Sep-2008/msg00142.html
def inverted(img):
   inv = pygame.Surface(img.get_rect().size, pygame.SRCALPHA)
   inv.fill((255,255,255,255))
   inv.blit(img, (0,0), None, BLEND_RGB_SUB)
   return inv

This may do the alpha channel wrong, but you should be able to get that working with additional tweaks.

A: One approach that might be more efficient would be to use PIL, as described here: How to invert colors of image with PIL (Python-Imaging)?
It's easy to convert it to a native pygame image in-memory, as described here: http://mail.python.org/pipermail/image-sig/2005-May/003315.html

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Holly Madison Biography
Holly Madison is a multi-talented lady from America, she has worked in various movies and web series. She is a famous American Actress and a Fashion model. Although she has worked in a substantial number of movies, some of her famous movies and web series do include her e-reality television show the Girls next door in addition to the series Holly's World. Apart from being into fashion, modeling, and acting she has written 2 books namely Down the rabbit hole: Curious Adventures and Cautionary Tales of a Former Playboy Bunny in addition to The Vegas Diaries: Romance and the Road to Reinvention in the years 2015 and 2016 respectively.
Holly Madison was born in the Astoria city of Oregon in The United States of America. She was born to Mr. Steve Cullen and Mrs.Patsy Cullen. Moreover, she did a lot of struggle to achieve whatever she is today, earlier she worked as a tropican model in order to meet her daily expenses. Being into her 40's it is pretty much obvious that she must have completed her high school as well as university education.
She completed her high school education at St. Helen's school situated in her native town. Post-school she attended Portland State University and completed her graduation with majors in Theatre and Psychology, further she went to Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. She used to work as a Hawaiian tropic model in order to meet the college fees and daily expenses.
Holly Madison Career
She was highly inclined towards cinematography and fashion and that was the only reason why she was pursuing her higher education in cinema, when she went to Loyola Marymount University at LA she started working as a Hawaiian tropic model and as a waiter so that she can continue her studies. Everyone liked her work as a model as a result of which she was offered to work at the Playboy Mansion at the age of 21 but she was granted permission to move to the mansion.
Her career got a major turn in the year 2003 when she started working in an E! Network show named The girls next door and she was working as an intern for a time period of 3 years after that she was working as a designer for the girls next door calendar, on a whole she worked there for a total of 6 years from 2003-2009. From 2009 she was spotted in the Peepshow. She worked in the show for 3 years and parallels she was working in the Holly's Show. This show revolved around her life at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. Afterward, in the year 2016, she wrote two books, one of her books made it to the New York Times best-selling list.
Real Name Holly Cullen
Birth Date 23 December 1979
Birth Place Astoria, Oregon, United States
Profession Model, Television Personality
Sun sign Capricorn
Bra Size 32D
Father Steve Cullen
Mother Patsy Cullen
Sister Stephanie Cullen
Brother Joe Cullen
School Portland State University
College Loyola Marymount University
Husband Pasquale Rotella
Children Two (Rainbow Aurora & Forest Leonardo Antonio Rotella)
When she was working as a model to afford her college fees she came in relation with Hugh Hefner, he was the one who controlled her finances. Holly was thinking of starting her marriage life with High but he denied it and replied that he loves her but he doesn't want to marry someone. They broke up in October of 2008. Further in the year 2011 she started dating Pasquale Rotella, they both were blessed with a daughter in the year 2013, further in the year 2013 they tied the sacred knot of marriage at Disneyland after that she gave birth to a boy in 2016. Unfortunately, they gave divorce to each other in the year 2019. No further information regarding her personal life after 2019 can be tracked from the web.
Holly Madison Net Worth
Holly has generated various sources of income including movies, magazines, modeling, paid promotions, and advertising. She is a playboy model as well a book writer and her book has made to the top books in the New York times which concludes is to the point that she must be earning a large sum of money from all the sources. Holly's net worth is approximated to be around $16Million.
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Holly loves watching Disney movies, shows, and cartoons.
She has gone through breast enhancement surgery.
At the age of two, her whole family relocated to Craig in Alaska on the Prince Of Wales Island.
In an interview in the year 2009, she stated that she is enough for herself and doesn't want to get in a relationship with someone.
She has insured her breast for $1Million.
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Vintage: 22 Forgotten Photos Of Disney World Parents Wouldn't Be Happy About
by Kate O'Hara
– on Dec 24, 2018
There is no place on earth that comes without its downfalls, and for a place like Disneyworld, that can be tough to believe. Contrary to popular belief, the theme park didn't always seem as innocent and cheerful as it does now and we can attribute vintage costumes, masks, and unregulated rides for that. From the 1930s on, the world was a very different place and it's truly fascinating to see that reflected in photos from these decades. We've gone through the archives and found some lesser-known depictions that capture what it was like to have visited this park in an earlier time.
Some of these photos are amusing while others will likely make parents wince in disbelief. Life certainly was different back then, Fans of Disney might even be able to spot these vintage places and attractions and trust us, it'll definitely give you an appreciation for the modern comforts of today's safety standards.
Not everything is peachy-keen when you're face to face with a Disney character that looks like something out of your most unpleasant dreams. All we can say is that costuming wasn't exactly up to par, and makeup skills have definitely improved since. If we've piqued your interest enough, go ahead and scroll through the many things Disney was once known for.
22 Mickey's Clubhouse Took It A Bit Too Far
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What we have here is a room full of Mickeys. Just kidding, there's no denying that this black and white photo is anything but uncomfortable to look at but when you're in Mickey's club, you become Mickey. Evidently, all of these masks happen to be exactly the same which adds to the odd nature of this visual recounting of a club meeting, making it more cliquey than clubbish. This used to be something the club did for fun back in the day and when you think about it, gathering in a giant movie theater isn't really that weird. The masks are a bit strange, but it was really all harmless Disney fun.
All of these kids genuinely look super happy...unless that's just the masks, who can really tell?
21 That's Not How They Looked In The Cartoon
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Yikes, if this doesn't make you shudder a bit, then we're not sure what will. Both Mickey and Minnie Mouse are represented rather differently than they were in the cartoons and this is a stretch even for the old-school series. This is purely the fault of early costume designs in an effort to bring an animated character to life. While kids may have been used to this, it's definitely not something we'd feel totally comfortable around today. We can guarantee that many parents would be mildly unhappy walking into Disney World and witnessing these characters rather than the more realistic versions we have today.
20 Dumbo: Cute But Not So Safe
It's difficult to tell by these pictures whether or not this ride that's meant for serious thrills is actually safe. Cameras back then weren't as quick to freeze a frame as they are now, so for all we know, this ride could be much slower than it seems. Regardless, it looks fairly minimal and drastically different from the Disney rides we're familiar with today. It also doesn't look like many of those kids would pass a height requirement, let alone know to fasten their belts all the way, leaving one to question the early phases of theme park rides.
What do you think, is this something you'd feel comfortable with your child riding in the 1950s?
19 Jousting Is Quite The Unusual Sport For Kids
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Understandably, knights should accompany every castle -- After all, someone needs to protect its walls, right? However, jousting is an interesting choice for a sport to display for children. The opening of Disney World was a massive event, complete with parades, ride openings, and plenty of actors, including trained horsemen. What we can't figure out is where the actual jousting took place, if that is what this was a photo of in the first place. Chances are, no one would let a group of kids run around a horse like that nowadays. If nothing else, this is a really neat photo of Disney before it was all we know it to be today.
18 Tomorrowland Was A Bit Of A Letdown
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Any parent who was familiar with Disney World when it first opened would have known about the infamous Tomorrowland. Unfortunately, this ride was somewhat of a dud after it got going. It wasn't really enjoyed by kids and developed somewhat of a reputation for being underwhelming and unrelatable, perhaps pushing the futuristic envelope a tad too far for the time it was designed. This attraction eventually would have fallen out of popularity regardless, since each decade brought with it new technology that would render several aspects of this attraction obsolete.
Sorry, Tomorrowland, you just didn't have what it takes to stick around.
17 Save The Lifts For The Ski Slope
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That's a rather high lift for such a ground-level theme park, don't you think? The first attractions at Disney World were hard-to-believe in the sense that they seemingly defied when anyone had seen up until that point. This is an example of one of them, featuring a ski lift-type design that enabled young riders to get a bird's eye view of much of the theme park. However, those cords look way too thin, while the cars look heavy, so we're not really sure if we'd be 100% comfortable with this one ourselves.
It's one of those ideas that's neat in theory but rather daunting when it comes to executing it in real life.
16 Sounds Like A Family-Friendly Attraction
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Anything with the word such as the one that precedes "Adventures" in this case isn't usually reserved for children and it's certainly the last thing you'd expect to see at Disney World. While those who have watched Snow White are likely familiar with the few minutes she's lost in the enchanted forest, that doesn't mean we want it to come to life. While this ride probably wasn't all that alarming, it's understandable that parents nowadays would have concerns. In all likelihood, this was before the days of age recommendations as well.
15 An Interesting Take On Ducks
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Once again, we can take note of the lack of costume skills in the early 1900s. This choir of ducks was likely intended to be a fun and interactive experience but comes off looking a bit like a kindergarten project gone wrong. Not only are these actors wearing the exact same duck face, costume, and hat, but even the conductor has donned a weird-looking duck mask, complete with a top hat and glasses. This may have been something that kids would be overjoyed to watch in the olden days, but today? It's quite unusual and rather alarming. Not to mention, none of them have instruments.
14 Not A Lifeguard In Sight
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Not all Disney attractions made it into the 2000s and anything that lacked a lifeguard on duty definitely fell into that category. Here, we see a water ride that's clearly very primal in nature, with a giant slide leading into a lake. While the photo is too old to tell the age of these children, it's not likely that there are any adults watching them and no visible lifeguard on duty. This is very telling of how different things were back then, as kids were likely to be much more adventurous and independent in how they viewed theme park rides. There are also no life vests to be seen, yet another thing that we'd have access to today.
13 The Clowns Did It
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It's unclear whether this is intended to be a nod to Dumbo or just a strange attraction. These actors are covered from head to toe in fairly traditional, yet weird, clown costumes, which only adds to the feelings many people experience about them. Kids especially like to shy away from clowns such as this and it doesn't matter which decade you're in... Giant clown masks are not a pretty sight no matter which way you look at them. There's also not a shred of reassurance in these clown suits to let kids know that there's a normal human being underneath.
12 You'll Be Humming This Song For Years
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Possibly one of the most annoying attractions of all is the Small World ride. There are plenty of stories about this attraction, from its annoying music to its slightly weird mannequin characters. The ride was largely popular when Disney World first opened and has continued to be a well-visited attraction since. However, many a parent will become riddled with anxiety when it comes to bringing their child into this one because they know, inevitably, the theme song will never leave their heads.
Let's also not forget your child will be singing it for much longer than you'll be remembering it.
11 Not Everyone Is Happy At Disney
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One thing that's always a surefire way to make parents nervous is seeing photos of unhappy kids at Disney World. We're not sure what was responsible for making these kids' day less-than-ideal but it's quite obvious that he's not feeling the Disney magic in any way, shape, or form. As far as fun goes, this child just isn't having it. It remains to be seen whether he's just anticipating the day being over or whether he's starving and in need of food to soothe his hanger, but either way, it's not the happiest image.
10 All The Kids Want To Ride The Floatmobile
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Floating cars aren't normal nor are they exactly safe, but Disney World broke all the rules with this one. As a nod to the 1940s and 1950s, these futuristic cars were intended to be a fun and unusual attraction; something you wouldn't likely find anywhere else. The problem was that they weren't really open to the public and while you could watch them, you couldn't line up for rides in one. They also weren't practical, as water would eventually cause significant issues to a classic car such as this one. This photo leaves us scratching our heads in confusion, for sure.
9 That Looks A Tad Crowded
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Safety concerns weren't as huge of a deal back then as they are now and a crowded attraction was just to be expected. Before any laws had been applied to things such as this, it wasn't unusual to find a boat that was completely packed out. This ride was well-loved and unique but also carried the risk of being very overcrowded, which would cause a bit of anxiety for parents nowadays. It's one thing to send your kid on a ride alone, it's another to send them off on a boat ride with 40 other people, without life vests, as they lean over the edge to look down below.
8 Is That A Real Dog?
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Winnie the Pooh and his best pal Tigger, are well-loved by children everywhere, no matter the decade. These characters are fairly well-represented as far as costumes go and aren't weird like the other ones. The strange thing is the fact that they're walking a dog, which doesn't make much sense and can make kids a bit anxious, especially since it seems like this one has a Pooh Bear issue. It's also strange to think of a talking bear and a talking tiger having a pet of their own... It's like a brain-bender for the masses, leaving both kids and adults equally confused.
7 One Too Many Mickeys
Walt Disney was a wonderful person with a huge heart and an even bigger knack for creativity. Disney is his legacy and will live on infinitely, but that doesn't mean everything he did was without its oddities. This photo doesn't exactly make us excited about skipping around Disney World and even the most devoted of Mickey fans would likely agree that this is a bit much. There's a difference between loving Mickey and being surrounded by mini-versions of the loveable mouse, and this is definitely one photo that demonstrates the latter. Can you spot the one that doesn't quite seem to fit in?
6 Real Horses Are A Real Mess
Disney World held nothing back upon their opening and that included recruiting live animals for many of their events. Horses were popular in those days but in today's day and age, it would likely be frowned upon. Having an actor dressed like a Goofy riding atop a real horse would definitely be frowned upon out of the worry that said horse might get spooked. While it's a neat concept, in theory, it's one that becomes a bit strange when carried out in real life. Also, the fact that Goofy is seemingly riding this horse while turned sideways is a bit nerve-wracking in itself... Eyes forward while on horseback!
5 Is This A Bad Dream?
It took a minute to stop laughing at this photo because it's just such a classic example of something you shouldn't find in Disney World. We're not sure who these actors are meant to be, but what we do know is that Greenie has her eyes out for the actress sitting in the center. If you were to crop this green monster out of the picture, it would look like a perfectly average day in the park. However, the addition of a looming mask and slightly alien-like costume really has us rethinking the charm of this whole vintage Disney thing.
4 Welcome To Disney, Here's A Mask For Your Face
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We're not saying that Disney World was perfect when it first opened. What we are saying is that there were definitely a few issues to work through and some things that needed perfecting, such as costumes. Once again, we see an odd choice for a well-loved movie, Cinderella. While Cinderella and Prince Charming hold up the back of the photo, her stepmother and stepsisters are hanging off to the side but look a bit strange. That's because, as opposed to the others, they're actually wearing masks. They were portrayed as humans in the movie, yet Disney chose to implement masks, assumedly to make them more realistic... We're glad they did away with these.
3 What's With The Enormous Penguin, Mary Poppins?
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Yet another blunder is mismatched proportions, which was actually quite common when it came to actors in full body suits. This photo of Mary Poppins and friends is a classic case of an adult attempting to portray a character who was much smaller in reality. While everyone seems to be their normal height, the penguin in the back is standing at an uncanny height, towering above poor Miss Poppins. She can barely manage to hold her parasol over his head and we're stuck wondering how many times it took to get this photo just right, without her clocking him in the beak.
2 Just Asking For Trouble
Understandably, the opening of Disney World was an exciting time. What isn't so exciting is having a mass ground of children running across a bridge out of sheer excitement for its opening. Nowadays, you'd likely never catch kids running around like this without their parents nearby but, once again, things were different in those days. Kids were free to run around at will without their parents stressing out. Nowadays, just looking at this picture is enough to give some parents a headache, and we can almost hear the excited screaming that went on in this photo.
1 Chipmunks Drove Cars Once, You Know
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We're just going to assume that underneath those massive chipmunk masks is a licensed driver, otherwise, Disney World would have been breaking some hefty rules here. Granted, these mini cars probably don't need a full license to be operated, but you still have an actor whose eye holes are covered with thick fabric. The barrier between the parade and the crowd isn't that great either, leaving nothing but a thin wire line to protect the crowd from the incoming traffic. Rodents or no rodents, these chipmunks are kooky. We're pretty sure they'd have been one step away from being required by law to practice walking in a straight line in today's day and age.
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Trang is the Server Software Director at Lift London, Microsoft Studios. Codess caught up with her to find out more about her thoughts on female diversity within engineering.
What is your current role and can you tell us more about your day to day responsibilities?
I am the Server Software Director at Lift London, Microsoft Studios. My role covers technical direction for servers and services used by our games and future entertainment products. It also includes the operations for running an always on connected experience for our game and entertainment consumers. My day to day responsibilities vary based on what is most important on that day and for that week. Things are changing all the time as it usually does in a new start up games studio. This week, my responsibilities include evaluating technical vendors, reviewing and planning services for our new games, and understanding the analytics needs of the studio to determine the necessary infrastructure.
What made you choose engineering and how did you end up in this career?
Did you initially try other careers besides engineering?
Yes, I spent a few years a a scientist. I was planning on being a doctor of neuromedicine. Back in the late 90s, programming and games development were just hobbies.
At what age did you start coding?
My first computer program was done at age 14. Back in the States, computer science was still an optional course (elective). I chose PASCAL programming as my elective and found that I really enjoyed the problem solving nature of it.
What or who influenced you to take up coding?
Nintendo games like Zelda and Super Marios Brothers were my inspiration. I wanted to know how it was done.
What's your impression of women in engineering?
Women who make a career out of engineering are very good at what they do. They tend to be great problem solvers and very thorough in their approach to engineering. The problem is that smart women and girls in university don't consider engineering as a career, much less game development. Some of the best engineers I know come from a maths or physics background who "stumbled" into engineering.
Which characteristics have brought you success in your career as an engineer?
Curiosity and a willingness of ask questions. Both of these helped me stretch and learn.
What advice would you give to fellow female engineers to succeed in their careers?
Find mentors and friends who will help you stretch outside your comfort zone. Mentors have been crucial for helping me making some of the most important decisions in my life. Mentors in my career have helped in stretch into projects and positions that I might have not considered.
If you had a time machine, what period of time would go back to and why?
Victiorian Era England. To me, this period embodied an appetite for science and a discipline for learning.


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WMU Students Visit for CubeSat Testing
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A team of Western Michigan University (WMU) students recently visited VR to run a set of vibration tests as part of their CubeSat project. With direction from Jade Vande Kamp—Vibration Research's Training & Education Manager—the students ran an off-the-shelf spectrometer through a series of NASA-STD-7001B random vibration tests.
Inserting the spectrometer into a student-designed and milled test fixture.
CubeSats are small satellites built to standard dimensions and launched as auxiliary payloads. Essentially, they hitchhike into space with something large and expensive, like a telecommunications satellite, or fit into extra space on a resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Western Aerospace Launch Initiative
WMU is participating in the University Nanosatellite Program sponsored by the Air Force Research Laboratory. Teams from universities across the United States will compete to have their experimental CubeSats included in several real launches.
Western Aerospace Launch Initiative, or WALI, is a student-run WMU organization; it began with high-altitude balloon launches and has progressed to the design of an advanced CubeSat focused on spacecraft propulsion system monitoring and analysis.
The spectrometer in the fixture, ready for testing.
Using commercially available technology like the tested spectrometer is an effective approach to staying within tight budget constraints. However, the budget advantages are meaningless without confidence that the off-the-shelf technology can survive a launch. Vibration testing is required to establish mission viability, but it comes with risks. If testing breaks a selected commercial device, there are budget and schedule impacts a university program can ill afford.
Fortunately, the spectrometer continued to function properly after the tests, which was an important step for the WALI project.
Beyond testing success, the day at VR was also about hands-on education. The students used VibrationVIEW to input the NASA standard test profile, control tests along all three axes to meet the profile, collect the test results, and generate test reports. They also monitored the spectrometer's functionality after each axis test, using light sources with precise frequency outputs and comparing the spectrometer's measurements with pre-vibration test readings.
The spectrometer measuring light from a precise frequency source.
Everyone at VR was impressed with the WMU team: their technical competence, preparation, and enthusiasm. We look forward to assisting them again in the future as the WALI CubeSat project moves forward.
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Emma Sides chooses Belmullet over Bordeaux and discovers a holiday she didn't know she would appreciate
Travel Writer, Mayo: "Because it wasn't vineyards and bistros we initially had a feeling of being hard done by. We were, of course, entirely wrong."
"Blind Harbour's secret beach within a beach, reached by clambering through a small cave, still gave me a thrill and brought me back to boogie boarding on wooden surfboards (purchased in Cornwall in the 1950s) and cartwheels and handstands on the sand to warm up after."
Last summer, trying to save money, we ditched our plans for a continental holiday and exchanged Bordeaux for Belmullet, pretty much as far west as you can go without falling into the sea. All my childhood holidays were spent here, and in introducing my husband to my favourite places my love of the bare, bleak but utterly beautiful Mullet peninsula and its surrounds was fully renewed.
There is plenty to keep one occupied – from kayaking past Benwee Head, to golf at the Carne Golf Links; from the Céide fields (where my mum, despite the fact that it was snowing, still made the guide take us on the tour…) to hill walking, deep sea angling and salmon fishing – being outdoors is mainly what Belmullet and North Mayo is all about. But it is the beaches that I love best – at Little Cross we paddled in rock pools, direct descendants of the ones I swam in as a little girl, and on Big Cross we indulged in my ancient family pastime of collecting Cowrie shells – delicate brown and pink ribbed miniature conch shells that always filled a glass decanter on the range, in the Victorian dining room at home. As always, concentration was total, the competition intense.
We went skinny dipping because – despite the fact that it was bloody cold – how could we resist those huge Atlantic breakers and the crashing surf? Of course I got caught and ended up flashing at least 3 people walking their dogs while my husband hogged the only towel and laughed his head off. (I told my Granny this only to be completely outdone by her story of how, skinny dipping off the coast of Antrim in the early 1940s, two of her friends were somewhat disconcerted when up popped a periscope…shortly to be followed by the submarine it was attached to; after which the sailors emerged and gave them a round of applause).
And we collected mushrooms – chasing across the headland at Blind Harbour with great whoops of delight, like my father and grandfather had done before us (apparently my grandfather would frequently come to a screeching halt and then simply abandon his car if he caught so much as a glimpse of a creamy white cap). When I was little my skirt turned bucket for the haul but this time we had sensible plastic bags. Blind Harbour's secret beach within a beach, reached by clambering through a small cave, still gave me a thrill and brought me back to boogie boarding on wooden surfboards (purchased in Cornwall in the 1950s) and cartwheels and handstands on the sand to warm up after.
Back at the cottage, situated right at the head of Carrowmore Lake, Joseph produced the most beautiful lino print of his mushrooms before we took them down to the water's edge, built a little fire, and fried them to perfection with garlic, butter and bacon. As a child I didn't like the taste of mushrooms, only the hunting of them, but as an adult those soft velvety brown gills were like manna from heaven as we huddled round the frying pan and wished we'd put another jumper on.
Cloudy skies, hats and coats in August, trying to see Achill from Blacksod Lighthouse while having a picnic in the car in the lashing rain, swimming until you're numb, remembering you left the keys at home when already half way across the country… because it wasn't vineyards and bistros we initially had a feeling of being hard done by. We were, of course, entirely wrong.
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