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10K Club Interview: Meet Stephan Niks of Anatomini
Here's an insight into the mind of fan designer Stephan Niks (aka Stephanix), creator of 'Anatomini'. Packed with advice, animations and anecdotes. Here is his 10K Club interview.
Be sure to congratulate Stephan in the comments down below!
I live close to the beautiful city center of Gouda in the Netherlands. Very dangerous to live there because the coolest LEGO shop is there.
Me in front of our house. The poster is the first hint on reaching 10K.
I am 48 years old, but inside I'm a kid! (Time for a fun fact from Stephan!) Did you know all your cells renew in 7 years (except the brain cells) So we are all young.
What do you study or do for a living?
I am a visualization artist. I graduated as a building engineer 22 years ago with my design of an airport in the North Sea. This started my career as a visualizer of airports. Nowadays, I also do ports, shipyards and other big things.
What hobbies do you have?
I like to make animations of my LEGO Ideas projects. This is the first time that the 10K interview is packed with animations. Of course, I like real bricks too. Next to that I like to design and build my own furniture. Do some cycling, canoeing and sailing. I must admit that the past 4 years I plunged into LEGO Ideas. As a single dad, I raise 3 kids and love to play games with them and watch animations. I guess I am a bit of a busy bee. When I am tired after all these things, I love to watch science shows on TV. Oh, I forgot to mention that I also do voluntary Technic lessons at my daughter's school… with LEGO Technic.
Do you have a personal portfolio website that you can share with us?
I use LEGO Ideas as my portfolio, especially the update section which I used as a blog. I have my little YouTube channel: Stephanix. Since the launch of Anatomini, me and my friends (Bilge, Erik, Jip and Lisette) got active on Facebook, Twitter (Stephanix3D), Instagram (Stephanix3D) etc. to promote the little yellow fellow.
How and when did your interest for LEGO come about?
For my fifth birthday I got the Basic Set no. 5. I was hooked. One day, my teacher did a home visit and saw me playing with it. A week later we had LEGO in the classroom. I still remember the 1977 LEGO catalogue. I was staring at the last page for months. I switched from trains and ships to LEGO Technic. In my head I was always busy designing, therefore I always asked for LEGO sets with specific elements. On my fourteenth birthday, I got more interest in radio controlled cars and planes. I remember combining my RC servos with LEGO elements. Somehow, I entered the dark age. At 33 I got a LEGO Technic race car which reignited the hobby. From LEGO Technic I went into modulars, trains and winter village. In 2014 I got addicted to LEGO Ideas. All other LEGO activities (except teaching) are a bit on hold.
My first LEGO set, 24th of April 1975
What is your favourite official LEGO set? Why?
What is your favourite movie, music, book, meal, color, body part? It changes from time to time. The LEGO 850 forklift changed my life and formed me into the engineer I am. I guess that must be the one.
The Technic set that changed my life, 24th of April 1978
What is your favourite LEGO element? Why?
You can find the answer in my third LEGO Ideas idea. I made a 10 minutes animation about it. The funny fact is that it got only 54 votes. It's always a laugh at events or presentations I give. You can see it here:
Is there a LEGO designer (official LEGO designer or fan designer) who you are inspired by and look up to? Who and why?
I really look up to other LEGO Ideas fan designers. Because it takes a lot to reach 10K. At my first LEGO event I met Robenanne (The Old Fishing Store). I asked him to take a look at my project. He was flabbergasted and said: "When you reach 10.000… And you will, you'll go nuts!". I always kept the motivating words of this half-god in mind. On another occasion (in that LEGO shop in Gouda) a young lady looked at Anatomini for minutes. I was looking from a distance and noticed the sparkle in her eyes. I asked her if she liked Anatomini. She said: "Oh yeah, I like him a LOT". I started my pitch. Then she said: "I have two sets on the shelves." I stumbled: "You awwhre… Alatariel" (Research Institute and The Big Bang Theory). Very coincidental. She lives in Sweden. Together, these 2 giants reached 10,000 supporters 9 times.
Robert Bontenbal and me at my first LEGO event
Me, Alatariel and Anatomini at Playtoday in Gouda
Is there one or more particular LEGO related websites (not official LEGO websites) that you visit often and/or are inspired by?
For what is going on in the LEGO world I go to Brickset, New Elementary and for the Dutch: https://www.bouwsteentjes.info/.
For inspiration I look around in the real world and what I coincidentally come across on the net or TV. My kids, friends and colleagues also come up with ideas. Sometimes I get suggestions from AFOLs or visitors at events. So keep your eyes and ears open!
About Your Project
Where did your interest in this particular model come from?
I was putting my son to bed and asked him: "What shall I make tonight for LEGO Ideas?". He said: "A skeleton". I thought that's weird and asked him why? He told me he just learned a bit about anatomy at school. My ex-wife is a nurse at a dialysis centre and she always speaks about the complexity of the human body. As an engineer it's hard to understand the medical language. So, I visualized the human body as a machine: A framework with sensors, servos, a big pump, chemical plant, a lot of pipes, a supercomputer and an extreme graphics card. With that machine in mind I designed Anatomini. While studying the anatomy I became more and more aware how careless we take our health for granted.
I hope kids and adults can learn a bit from Anatomini. A lot of doctors and teachers, kids and AFOLs showed their enthusiasm on the LEGO events, medical events and schools that I went to.
What special challenges did you face creating the model? What was the most difficult part to recreate?
I designed in LDD. When building I always lay aside interesting bricks. Like the oil lamp for the hearing, the big yellow arch for his face and Buzz Lightyears helmet to make an accessible skull. It's useful to design in LDD extended mode to see more "crazy" pieces.
Anatomini was designed in 3 stages: skeleton, Minifigure shell and organs.
1) The skeleton:
The first brick in mind was the L-shaped technic beam to serve as a rib which also determined the scale. The idea was that the skeleton should be strong yet flexible, like in real life. Most difficult part was the hip structure.
2) The Minifigure shell:
The skull defines the size of the head. After measuring a Minifig and Maxifig the scale was set approx. 10:1. This is also the scale of the Maxifigures in shops. The arms were the most challenging part to design. I made 10 designs for the hands.
After finishing the shell, I remodelled the skeleton just a bit to fit.
3) The organs:
The toughest thing in LDD was to bend all the veins and nerves into position. There wasn't much space. Bending tubes in LDD is not difficult until you want to put the tubes inside something. It took some long evenings to create support constructions to accomplish it.
The LDD file was exported to 3D Studio Max via a Java script. In 3Dmax I add material, light, hierarchy (to pose, walk etc) and animation. Finally, the images and animations were rendered in 3D Studio Max. The "10K Thank You" animation is made in Lumion.
Redefining plastic surgery
Building the real thing from the LDD model went very straightforward. Like in the design phase the built can be split easily. For stability, I had to fix the skeleton to the base. In version 2.0 the skeleton can be picked up from the base. Building the organs was the coolest part. I guess it feels like being a real doctor doing that.
How long did it take to complete the model? Did you finish it fairly quickly, or did it take a long time?
It took 200 hours for version 1, which I squeezed into 3 months. All in the evening hours. (You won't believe how much time you have if you forget about TV and Netflix). Plus 30 hours for text and visuals. Ordering and building the real one took another 60 hours.
The model developed as a 3-stage rocket. After the skeleton was finished I checked for other LEGO skeletons. I came across Jason Freeny, an artist that makes sculptures of cartoon figures and their anatomy. I loved the idea, but I did not want to copy him. I got the idea to make 2 shells. Like a sarcophagus or a babushka. Jason gave me a thumbs up. I was still building for fun and challenge. I had my doubts about putting the project on LEGO Ideas until I spoke to my doctor. He asked about my hobby. He pointed me on the educational value. That in mind it seemed to be logical to add the organs.
During the promotion campaign I spoke with a lot of people and decided to give him a face, posable arms for the shell, new hair and most importantly new organs. This took another 80 hours or so. Just before 10K I uploaded the video about Anatomini V2.O He is now more playable thus more eductional. You can check him here:
Version 2.0. Just in time before hitting 10K
How did it feel when you reached the magic 10,000 votes and how long did it take?
It was an emotional moment that Wednesday the 6th at 4.53 in the morning. To compare it to the medical field: It was exciting as becoming a dad at a delivery. I thought, I was alone, but it seemed that my friends and a lot of unknown people were, like me, staring at the screen. I felt overjoyed, relieved, proud and a bit empty inside after 18 months of campaigning.
6th of February 2019, 4:53 AM (Check out what's on the piano!)
The way to 10K was a bumpy one. In the first 3 weeks Anatomini got 2000 votes. Which was more than all my previous projects together. I started to believe. The hardest part was from 4K to 5K and from 6K to 7K. I checked the progress daily and planned action when it dipped. At 7700, I was at the LEGO World event. That helped a lot.
I spent a lot of time creating fun updates, technical updates, social media, videos animations, events and analysis. I always believed in the project, which kept me going. It was a fun and learning experience.
Daily statistics to plan actions
Approximately how many LEGO bricks did you use to create your model?
2128, the brick count is between The Old Fishing Store and Voltron. Lots of people think it is more until they see him in real life.
About LEGO Ideas
Do you have any useful advice about creating a successful LEGO Ideas project?
1) Be yourself, be original, don't think commercial (Already tried that)
2) Is your idea already on LEGO Ideas? If not, why not? Is it allowed?
3) Discuss your design with objective people.
4) Raise the bar on your design, pics, text. Once posted, think of updates.
5) Most important thing is to have fun. Have a laugh about the fact that not everyone was waiting for your "genius" idea. Pick up the pieces and move on with your next idea. Anatomini was my 8th.
What is your favourite LEGO Ideas project (besides your own of course)?
I have collected all 24 sets and like them all for their diversity. Wall E is my favourite. At LEGO events you hear a lot of EVE imitations. I bet you said "Wall Eeee" by now. If I may choose a project that deserves attention to go 10K, it would be Mr_Kleinstein's working and self-winding wall clock, I think such a genius idea is what LEGO Ideas is about.
All 24 LEGO Ideas sets & a wannabe!
What is it about the platform that attracts you? What tips would you give to anyone who is thinking about uploading an idea?
It's the opportunity to be a LEGO designer for once. Your own box sold to a happy (big) kid half a world away. That is a childhood dream. In the particular case of Anatomini, it would be so cool to see him being at help in a classroom. Biology lessons will be fun and interesting for the more technical kid, while the less technical kid learns to build. When visiting a doctor or a (children's) hospital he can serve to break the ice and to explain a kid his/her medical issue in a way kids understand.
What lasts is the advice everyone is waiting for, the holy grail to reach 10K. Here is, after a lot of mishaps, statistic research and analysis my top 10 in random order:
1) The first pic counts. Look how others have drawn attention.
2) Form a team of volunteers to help you, to motivate you or to slow you down.
3) Step out of your comfort zone (I dislike that guru stuff but it's true)
4) No 10K without promotion, even with an IP idea.
5) So, go to events. It is fun to do, you meet a lot of great people.
Thank you all for your, support, help and publications on websites and YouTube. Enjoy building. Please leave a comment to share your enthusiasm. Any questions I will answer ASAP!
10k club
stephanix
anatomini
LEGO Ideas Team
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Rhiannon Law — January 24, 2018
Hinds kick off 2018 in style by sharing the football-themed video for new single 'New For You' and announcing the release of their second album.
In 2016 Hinds released a debut album full of attitude and charm, producing a contender for album of the year before the end of January. The Spanish quartet – Carlotta Cosials (vocals, guitar), Ana Perrotte (vocals, guitar), Ade Martin (bass, backing vocals) and Amber Grimbergen (drums) – have announced that this year will see them release their highly-anticipated second album 'I Don't Run' (out 6 April via Lucky Number). "We loved making this album," says Perrote. "We knew what we wanted and we have what we wanted. This is a new start for us and we're fucking ready."
The announcement of the album release has been accompanied by a run of tour dates where Hinds will bring their ridiculously fun and engaging live show back to the UK (dates below).
New single 'New For You' has their now familiar warm, lo-fi sound and carefree energy but the lyrics are more intense than the breeziness suggests – "Sometimes I see myself and I can't stand my show!" – it's about wanting to be a better version of yourself. The self-directed video for the track allows the band to show off some formidable skills on the pitch (watch it below). "I thought it cannot be more Spanish (football) and that it cannot be more a male sport, and that it is good to present a different gender-reality without even trying hard," Cosials says. "I think sports are such a good metaphor with life, with goals, passion and suffer."
With a fearless debut and globetrotting tour under their belt, Hinds achieved their goals and endeared themselves to listeners everywhere. Now it looks like they'll be scoring even more success with album number two.
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Q: Grouping multiple column values in barplot with R I have a dataset called Flt
CARRIER   CANCELLED  DIVERTED
 UA          0          0
 UA          1          0
 UA          0          1
 AA          1          0
 AA          0          0
 DL          0          1
 DL          1          0

I want to do a barplot like this

Thing is I just want Cancelled =1 and Diverted=1 in the barplot. I tried using ggplot but I am not sure on how to add the second column.
ggplot(data=Flt) + geom_bar(aes(x=CARRIER, fill=c(CANCELLED=1),(DIVERTED=1)),position = "dodge")

I get error "stat_count() can only have an x or y aesthetic" when I use the code above. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

A: You're looking for geom_col:
pivot_longer(df,2:3) %>%
  ggplot() + geom_col(aes(x=CARRIER,y=value,fill=name), position="dodge")

A: Maybe are you looking for this:
library(dplyr)
library(tidyr)
library(ggplot2)
#Code
df %>% pivot_longer(-CARRIER) %>%
  filter(value==1) %>%
  group_by(CARRIER,name) %>% summarise(N=sum(value))%>%
  ggplot(aes(x=CARRIER,y=N,fill=name))+
  geom_bar(stat = 'identity',position = position_dodge2(0.9,preserve = 'single'),color='black')

Output:

Or this:
#Code2
df %>% pivot_longer(-CARRIER) %>%
  group_by(CARRIER,name) %>% summarise(N=sum(value==1))%>%
  ggplot(aes(x=CARRIER,y=N,fill=name))+
  geom_bar(stat = 'identity',position = position_dodge(0.9),color='black')

Output:

Some data used:
#Data
df <- structure(list(CARRIER = c("UA", "UA", "UA", "AA", "AA", "DL",
"DL"), CANCELLED = c(0L, 1L, 0L, 1L, 0L, 0L, 1L), DIVERTED = c(0L,
0L, 1L, 0L, 0L, 1L, 0L)), class = "data.frame", row.names = c(NA,
-7L))

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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton, in his first comment in support of Obama since the Democrat clinched the nomination, offered his support Tuesday - albeit indirectly.
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A special freephone line has been set up to enable tenants to report faults and repairs, which are organised by call centre staff and dealt with in order of priority.
Graham Roberts, Weaver Vale's director of property services, said: 'I'm please we have created an in-house service for the installation and maintenance of boilers, heating systems and gas fires. There is huge potential to develop and improve this side of business in-house.' The freephone number for repairs is 0800 318259.


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By Elizabeth Garner
A treasure trove of folk tales by Elizabeth Garner
90% & The Whole Of The Stolen Moon
It's been another busy week in Lost & Found land! Absolutely delighted to have made the 90% milestone today. We really are at the final twist and turn of the Long Roads now. Thank you so much for travelling alongside us - and please do continue to share news of the book to bring us home safely...
In celebration, I am sharing the full text of Stealing The Moon - I gave a fragment in an earlier update. This is one of the first tales that I wrote and is a real favourite of mine. At the heart of it is the well-known Folklore motif of the fallen moon and those who try to catch it. You can still find 'Moonraking' festivals celebrated far and wide today.
I have put good old Trickster Jack in control of the action - and he does indeed feature in some recorded versions. Then with a nod to Chaucer, I expanded the characters of the 'fools' who get drawn into the well. It's a favourite when read aloud to children (I have tested it!) It also feels like an adult cautionary fable for our time...
This tale, set alongside Johnnie He Not (see update 29th May) shows the range of tone and content of Lost & Found. They also both demonstrate techniques and motifs that we will be working with in the Finding & Keeping workshop. I hope you enjoy!
Stealing The Moon
Jack was down on his luck. He had not a penny to his name. His boots were battered to breaking, his coat was worn thread thin. His pack was empty – he had no tools with which to ply an honest trade and all that he had to defend himself from the thieves and vagabonds of the long roads was a blunt butterknife poking through a hole in his back pocket.
As he walked the lanes of the village that fresh Spring night the full moon was shining above like a great silver coin and Jack felt that even the sky itself was mocking his plight. But the more he thought upon this, the more his wits sharpened.
He came to the village green, with the wide-walled well set at the heart of it. Then there was the inn, with laughter and singing drifting out of the open window on the warm breeze. Jack pushed open the door and walked across the threshold. The room fell silent and the faces that turned to him were faces of men he knew.
There was the fat Farmer, with his sun-scorched skin. Slung across his back was a cattle-rope and he had his boots propped up against the hearth. Beside him sat the broad-backed Woodcutter, with his keen-bladed axe leaning against his chair. Beside them was the Soldier, standing straight and stern, in his smart red jacket bedecked with medals and with his sword hanging handsomely at his side. Leaning across the bar, haggling pennies for the price of a bottle of brandy, was the Merchant in his fine long coat, fitted with too many pockets to count all fixed with gleaming gold buttons. Beside him stood the broad-bellied Bishop of the Lands who had folded his sermons of sobriety back inside his Bible for the evening and was filling his goblet up to the brim with wine that was as red and rich as the ruby set in the golden band of his Holy Ring.
"We want none of your trouble tonight Jack," said the Innkeeper. "Full and fair payment before you set a foot further."
"It's not trouble I'm bringing," replied Jack. "But opportunity."
Then he turned to the assembled company and asked them if they had ever given any thought to how the stars were placed in the sky and what caused them to shine so bright?
"How else but by the hand and the will of The Almighty Himself?" declared the Bishop.
"Without question, Your Worship," said Jack. "But do you have knowledge of the exact material that Our Good Lord, in his great wisdom, chose to forge the stars from?"
The Bishop muttered into his goblet some words about the infinite mysteries of the Heavens.
"As Old Mistress Henwife told it to me," said Jack, "I now tell it to you. The moon is made of silver and when it turns from full to thin, that is the hand of God breaking pieces from it slice by slice and scattering them across the firmament for our delight."
As Jack spoke, the Farmer thought of all the skies that he had laboured under through every season and every hour. He brushed the mud from his boots. "There's sense in that," he said. "I've seen with my own eyes, how the stars shine brighter when the moon's on the wane."
Then Jack told of the great wonder he had witnessed. How that very night he'd seen the fat full moon slip from its fixing and come crashing down into the village well. He told how if he could only find one strong man, brave and true, who would be willing to help him, they could haul the fortune of the fallen moon out together. Then they could take it to the Blacksmith to break on his anvil. Then they would share their winnings out even and they'd both walk away with pockets full of silver.
Before another man could say a word in either favour or protest, the Farmer was up from his seat with his cattle rope in hand and striding out of the door with Jack running after. They came to the well and the Farmer was wrapping the rope around his waist and holding the other end out to Jack. Just as the Farmer was about to pitch himself over the edge, Jack turned and whispered in his ear.
"Those are fine and heavy boots you have," Jack said. "A strength on the land, but a weakness in the water. Take care, my friend. Wealth in the pockets of a drowned man is no wealth at all."
Greed is a blindness. The Farmer unlaced his boots and set them aside. Down into the well the Farmer went, slipping and cursing. Jack held the end of the rope tight in his fist and he waited.
"There's a fortune here sure enough," called the Farmer. "But the moon is stuck and I haven't the strength to lift it."
"Sit tight," said Jack. "I know just the man we need."
He tied the end of the rope to a nearby tree-stump and he went running back to the inn with the Farmer's demand.
As Jack spoke, the Woodcutter thought of all the timber he had cut and fashioned, from the hazel poles of the shepherd's crook to the broad oak beams of the great hall of the Lord of the Land. "There's sense in that," he said. "A fat full moon will sit heavier on the shoulders than a sickly slice of silver. It wants splitting."
Before another man could say a word in either favour or protest, the Woodcutter was up from his seat, placing his axe in his belt and striding out of the door with Jack. They came to the well, with the Farmer bellowing up at them from the belly of it.
Jack untied the rope from the stump and just as the Woodcutter was setting it around himself, Jack turned and whispered in his ear.
"That's a smartly sharpened axe you have," Jack said. " Why risk the rusting of it? I'll warrant that a man with your strength can break apart a sheet of silver with fists and feet alone."
Pride is a blindness. The Woodcutter unhooked the shining axe from his belt and set it aside. Down into the well the Woodcutter went - as swiftly as a stone dropped from the hand of a child to test the depth of it. The splashing and cursing doubled. Jack held the end of the rope tight in his fist and he waited.
"There's a fortune here sure enough," called the Woodcutter. "That moon broke easy. But now there's nothing but argument about how to carry it up."
He tied the rope to the stump once more and he went running back to the inn with the Woodcutter's complaint.
As Jack spoke, the Soldier played with the golden medals on his chest. He thought of all the honours that he had won in every corner of the Kingdom – and how none of them were for kindness. "There's sense in that," he said. "It takes a certain strength of character to command the uncouth and the unruly."
Before another man could say a word in either favour or protest, the Soldier strode forward. He had one hand on the hilt of his sword and the other on Jack's elbow as he marched him out of the inn. They came to the well and the tree-stump beside it. The Soldier sliced through the knot with a single swipe of the sword and Jack caught the quick run of the rope as it was released. The Soldier grabbed it from his hand and he was setting it about Jack's own waist when Jack turned and whispered in his ear.
"It is an honour to be under your command, Sir." Jack said. "No man standing before you could doubt your authority. But consider the deception of the echo cast by well-stone and water. I fear that if you issue orders from above then your voice will assume a weakness that it does not possess."
Vanity is a blindness. The Soldier praised Jack for his astute assessment of the terrain and accordingly considered him a man worthy to be entrusted with the safekeeping of his sword as he set it aside.
Down into the well the Soldier went with slow, steady steps of stealth and intention. Jack held the end of the rope tight in his fist and he waited.
"There's a fortune here sure enough," called the Soldier. "We are swimming in a thousand pieces of silver. However, these insubordinates refuse to take instruction on how to share it out according to our individual worth and station."
"Sit tight," said Jack. "I know just the man we need." He tied the rope to the tree stump once more, a little taughter and tighter after the massacre of the knot. Then he went running back to the inn with the Soldier's dilemma.
As Jack spoke, the Merchant patted down his own pockets. He thought of all the names in all the ledger books that were stacked up on his shelves, and all the percentages set in their margins Before The Bishop could say a word in either favour or protest, the Merchant stepped up to Jack and pulled out his pocketbook and pen. "There's sense in that," he said. "The ignorant man has a tendency to over-estimate his own worth and indeed the payment that is his due. I would be willing to consult in this matter for a higher dividend of the profits of the moon."
Jack had been on the long roads and back again enough times by now to know full well that the moment a man starts using 3 long words when a short one would do, there's trickery in it. But that night Jack agreed upon the Merchant's terms and conditions and held the door open for him as he marched out of the inn. When they reached the edge of the well, the Merchant grew pale and he began to tremble.
"I would take your instructions down there myself, Sir," said Jack. "And I would do it gladly. But which man amongst them would obey orders from a ragged ruffian like myself?"
The Merchant nodded and held his arms out so that Jack might fix the rope to his waist. Then Jack turned and whispered in his ear.
"Consider for a moment, the ruinous nature of the water," Jack said. "Your book of credit and calculations will spoil in an instant, as will your fine coat."
Cunning is a blindness. The Merchant fixed all the buttons of all his pockets, folded his long coat up tightly and set it aside.
Down into the well the Merchant went, with creeping caution. Jack held the end of the rope tight in his fist and he waited.
He could only be certain that the Merchant had reached the water when the quarrel echoed up the walls to him. Eventually the men shouted themselves into silence. Then the Merchant called up to Jack.
"There's fortune here sure enough," he said. "And the correct division has been agreed upon. However, the silver is slipping between our fingers as we attempt the collection."
"Sit tight," said Jack. "There is but one man left in the world who might help us."
He tied the short tail end of the rope to the tree stump, straining to hook it. Then he went running back to the inn in search of a miracle. As Jack spoke, the Bishop turned his gold and ruby ring around his finger. He thought of how his faithful followers knelt before him on his command, forever grateful for bread and wine and the salvation of their souls. "There's sense in that," he said. "If God has deigned to bless us with a Heavenly fortune then it will take the hand of the Holy Man to claim it."
Jack bowed his head in supplication and followed in the wake of the Bishop's billowing red robes as he strode out to the well. The Bishop did not flinch at all as Jack tried the rope around him. Rather, he declared how the Good Lord protects his Chosen One and how this world held not the dangers for him that it might hold for the more common man.
Jack turned and whispered in his ear. "There is none more worthy of the favour of The Almighty," he said. "But ought you not consider the sacred symbol of your calling? If the Holy Ring slipped from your finger during the course of your perilous descent, then how might your Authority be understood by the unenlightened?"
More than anything else in the known world it is Power - and the possibility that it might be lost - that blinds a man.
The Bishop took his Holy Ring from his finger and set it aside, insisting that Jack swore on his own soul for the surety of its safekeeping. Down into the well the Bishop went, signing hymns of Holy Water.
He landed with the full force of a cannon ball, the spray soaking Jack to the skin as he peered over the lip of the well, with the last inch of the rope held tight in his fist. He watched the tethered floating congregation paddling around the belly of the Bishop, heads bowed and hands clasped as he bestowed blessings in expectation of riches to come.
"Amen!" called the Bishop as he made the sign of the cross before him.
The Farmer, The Woodcutter, The Soldier and the Merchant all echoed the gesture and so did Jack.
The rope slipped from his fingers and slithered down the wellside like a snake.
Then Jack put on the sturdy boots, placed the axe at one side of his belt and the sword at the other, buttoned the long coat up to the collar, slipped the gold and ruby ring upon his finger and set out. The smiling moon above lit the road ahead as Jack went on his way, whistling.
And there we must leave the Farmer, the Woodcutter, the Soldier, the Merchant and the Bishop, whose folly blinded them to common sense so that they only saw the world that they wanted to see. Whether they ever found a way to set aside greed, pride, vanity, cunning and power in favour of the greater good, I do not know. Perhaps they are down there still, squabbling over a fortune as false as their hearts.
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Eric Andre Has the Safdies to Thank for Recommending Friedkin's 'Sorcerer' — IndieWire Live
In an Instagram live conversation with IndieWire, the comedian revealed that pen-pal relationship with Josh Safdie yielded a new favorite movie.
Comedian and veritable surrealist Eric Andre has done everything from storming into restaurants dressed as an octopus to roaming the New York City subway as a centaur. Even despite quarantine, Andre hasn't slowed down as he just released his first ever Netflix stand-up special, "Legalize Everything," on June 23. This summer, IndieWire spoke to Andre about his career and what he's been up to in lockdown — including movie-watching and binge-drinking — during an Instagram live conversation moderated by Chief Film Critic and Executive Editor Eric Kohn. Watch the full video above.
One question that came up, as it does for many guests, is how Andre's viewing habits have shifted in the last few months. An "Uncut Gems" and "Good Time" superfan, Andre said he maintains a pen-pal relationship with the Safdie brothers. "I've only seen 'Good Time' and 'Uncut Gems,' but they're two of my favorite movies of the last two years. Those guys are incredible. They are such a breath of fresh air. They're true filmmakers," he said.
Andre also said their correspondence led him to his favorite cinematic discovery of the past year, William Friedkin's 1977 thriller "Sorcerer," starring Roy Scheider. The neo-noir about a quartet of far-flung men risking their lives to haul nitroglycerin through the South American jungle has been reappraised as a cult classic in recent years. "That movie is fucking incredible. I would watch it over and over again," Andre said.
Before "Legalize Everything" the comedian established himself on Adult Swim's "The Eric Andre Show." He has also appeared in several notable feature films. He voiced one of the hyenas in Disney's 2019 CGI remake of "The Lion King" and will next release his "Bad Trip" hidden-camera comedy on Netflix sometime soon. "The Eric Andre Show," meanwhile, will return for a fifth season on Adult Swim later in the year.
Check out other IndieWire Live videos here. Other guests have included Hannibal Buress, Elijah Wood, Guillermo del Toro, Romany Malco, Danny Trejo, Eric Andre, Nicholas Britell, Julia Garner, Lulu Wang, Barry Jenkins, Diego Luna.
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Until We Meet Once More is a short story about second chances. Unfortunately, I felt it suffered because it was so short - too short and brief for me to feel invested when the author takes us through flashbacks of the characters' past. I understand the importance of letting the readers know how our MCs meet, but I couldn't connect with that past, or understand just how their brief relationship could leave such a lasting impression since there wasn't much "meat" to the explanation (once again: short story).
However, the Until We Meet Once More was still a pleasant read overall. Nothing groundbreaking or earth shattering. It wraps up nicely and even made me feel all tingly on the inside.


Deep ruby in color offering aromas of strawberry,ripe cherry, forest floor and underbrush. The palate is dusty with cherry, blackberry, and cola. Lively acidity and a long finish. Tasted twice 12 months apart.
Elegant and refined, at its peak!
I wish the rest of Russian River Pinot was like this. Reminded me of Burgundy.
Lean ripe fruit body of dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, dry cranberries, silty chalk, fine soft minerals, pink & red roses with high acidity and ripe red fruit finish.
With Bryan and Erin for Thanksgiving 2017.
This stuff always impresses. Just the perfect tinge of oak balances the intense, perfectly ripe Pinot fruit.


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African govts urged to fight climate change together - Move to ensure food security on continent
BY: Ama Amankwah Baafi
Dr. John Asafu-Adjaye, Senior Fellow at ACET Follow @Graphicgh
Climate change is intensifying across the continent and as a result subsistence farmers in Ghana and Africa are expected to face increased food insecurity.
This is due to their reliance on rain-fed agriculture. The threat is, therefore, obvious because food security is threatened.
With this looming threat, African governments have been urged to collaborate to deal effectively with issues of climate change (CC).
Addressing a post COP 26 webinar, the Director of the Royal African Society (RAS), Mr Nick Westcott, noted that climate was no respecter of borders and so African governments needed to form partnerships not only externally but also internally among their ministries, departments and agencies in their efforts to deal with CC.
"Climate is at the heart of everything we do. We often make assumptions about it but we have to realise that the climate is changing and will continue to change. African governments need to collaborate regionally to deal with issues of CC even in their own countries," he said.
The RAS is a membership organisation that provides opportunities for people to connect, celebrate and engage critically with a wide range of topics and ideas about Africa today.
Mr Westcott said it was important to factor in the impact of CC on both the environment and on humans to be able to manage the change it.
"It is people responding to the fact that the climate is changing so we have to factor that into the policies we develop. The money does matter; therefore, commitments should be made to increase funding for Africa's adaptation but how it is spent is equally important. We cannot wait for the money to make the change because the CC is happening throughout Africa and governments will have to factor that into whatever they are doing," he said.
The webinar was organised by the African Centre for Economic Transformation (ACET) and AUDA-NEPAD on the theme, "Climate Change: Securing Africa's Future."
It provided a platform to discuss the outcomes of COP26 for Africa and drew on the perspectives on resilience, responsibility, accountability, and the gendered impacts of climate.
The CEO of AUDA-NEPAD, Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki, described the COP26 as significant with a mixed bag of outcomes for Africa.
He said although adaptation which had been largely ignored in favour of mitigation featured strongly as a form of win for Africa, the region should remain cautiously optimistic and measured in its expectations.
"African countries should build their own capacity to be able to measure the impact of CC rather than relying on figures from elsewhere. It is by doing so that we can realise the full scale of events to deal with them.
"Capacity in understanding the carbon market is significant in order to make sure that Africa is not shortchanged," he said.
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With adequate funding, African countries can also work together to achieve climate outcomes as recommended in ACET's third African Transformation Report: scaling up renewable energy, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and sustaining green and blue ecosystems.


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Q: App Indexing "Open in App" doesn't work So, I was trying to implement app indexing to allow "Open in App" feature from google search (in Chrome app).
I've implemented the following sections from google docs https://developers.google.com/app-indexing/:

*

*Add Deep Linking to your App
<activity
    android:name=".DeepLinkActivity">
    <intent-filter>
        <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
        <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
        <category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE" />
        <data
            android:scheme="http"
            android:host="dl.mysite.com"
            android:pathPattern="/" /> <!-- Home page -->
    </intent-filter>
</activity>

*Connect your App
I've verified and approved the website from Webmaster and Play console.

*Provide Deep Links
<link rel="alternate" href="android-app://com.MyApp.MyApp/http/dl.mysite.com/" />

I've tried testing my link "android-app://com.MyApp.MyApp/http/dl.mysite.com/" in https://developers.google.com/app-indexing/webmasters/test and the link opens my app home page.
However, the listing corresponding to my site in google search results (in Chrome app) has no "Open in App" function.
I'd like to have this "Open in App" function. I'd appreciate any help.

A: Try this solution
<activity ... android:launchMode="singleTask">
[...]
<intent-filter>
   <action android:name="android.intent.action.VIEW" />
   <category android:name="android.intent.category.DEFAULT" />
   <category android:name="android.intent.category.BROWSABLE" />
                <data
                    android:host="@string/domain"
                    android:scheme="https"
                    android:pathPattern=".*" />
                <data
                    android:host="@string/domain"
                    android:scheme="http"
                    android:pathPattern=".*" />
</intent-filter>

Different behaviors in Open in App from browsers and other applications to my webView app

A: android-app://... is a normal deep link and is different from App Indexing.
App Indexing include http://... and https://... urls only!
If you want App Indexing to work,
What you need is a /.well-known/assetlinks.json as on website.
It's called Google/ Firebase App Indexing - https://firebase.google.com/docs/app-indexing
There is an App Links Assistant built into Android Studio that will help you generate the assetlinks.json file and test URLs among other useful things.

A: Answer to a similar question addresses this problem.
App Indexing Android - "<link>" in "<head>" doesn't work
To quote, "It'll work only from google search results page. If your website is properly indexed and appears in google search results, check if exists in the website's page source in google's cached content: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:yourwebsite.com.
Also, you might need to move your apk to PRODUCTION if it's in BETA TESTING in Google Play Developer Console."


The S1R ('R' stands for their rechargeable product line) comes nicely packaged and when you've released it form it's cardboard and plastic cocoon you realise how small it actually is, it's not minute, but for a torch that can throw out a 1000 lumens over 145mt, it packs a mighty punch in a small package.
Initially, it felt a bit weird in my hand, mainly because of the clip and it being so short, but that didn't last long. If you get hold of one of these you will soon be flicking through the different modes and enjoying the experience.
Initial impressions were very good, solid construction, easy to use and great output. Oh, and it's IPX8 waterproof as well!
Unpacking the S1R ('R' stands for their rechargeable products) was actually enjoyable, there are some nice touches and some unexpected extras in the box in the form of a nice pouch and a spare battery case that can hold 2 batteries.
Generally, I'd never carry the torch in the pouch but having a separate charger it's a useful addition, the spare battery case will also be useful.
The instructions that come in and on the packaging are nice and clear, the yellow insert will definitely catch your eye and get you to read it.
The S1R is a 2 piece torch made from 6061-T6 aluminum which is plenty strong and tough enough to last many years of hard use.
The tail cap is magnetic with a strong attraction, this makes the connection to the charger quite secure and easy to establish, you just hold the torch near the charger and it jumps on.
It also collects coins and keys, so that's something to be wary of, although there doesn't seem to be any issue with shorting or running down the battery when things like this are stuck to it.
There's a lanyard hole drilled near the end of the tail cap that could accommodate a small split ring for adding to your keys.
The knurling seems quite aggressive and allows for a good grip of the torch even when wet and dirty. I've had a few pocket edges get worn badly from knives and torches and my first impression is that this might be the same, only time will tell.
The two halves screw together neatly and with ease, the thread is fine and well machined.
The top half of the torch – more like top third, carries the detachable bi-direction clip, so you can clip this in your pocket or to a strap, facing either way, if you're a cap wearer it will clip on nicely to give you a head torch type setup, I found this very comfortable.
The silicone on/off button is quite small but easy to locate by touch and it has a battery level indicator light in the middle of it.
Green means battery has >60% of power left.
Yellow (looks a bit orange to me) 10%-60% power left in the battery.
Red means get it charged up as soon as possible.
To translate this a LED that's used in many torches and lights, it's a solid choice.
The 6500K is classed as a daylight bulb, so the light coming out of it can seem stark and bright but it's the closest to what we have on a sunny day. A 5000K bulb is more like your evening lamp at home.
CRI or Color rendering index is how the light illuminates colour, so how accurately colour is represented when looking at it under this light. At a CRI of 70 it's at the bottom end of good, 85 and over is great with 100 being the best. In real terms, for most applications, a CRI of 70 is absolutely fine.
I've run the torch down in most of its modes and the run times quoted by Olight seem accurate. I'll put the official specs further down in this review.
You can use standard CR123 batteries but this lowers the output a bit, but for convenience, it's good to know that you can carry on using the torch even if the battery runs out of charge.
You cannot use a third party rechargeable battery and charge it in the torch, it needs to be Olights own IMR 16340 battery, which is a bespoke rechargeable CR123.
It's a very easy to carry torch, it clips into a pocket or a strap with ease and I even forgot I had it in my back pocket until I looked for it, it's lightweight, tough and there are no worries about where you carry it.
It would be nice to have a midway point between 60 and 300 lumens, but over the last week I've got used to what the orch can offer and I don't really notice it as an issue now.
It's worth noting that you can't go straight to the 300lm setting, that's where it drops if you've got it in turbo mode – 1000-300lm or the high mode – 600-300lm after a minute and a half.
For the most part, I use the 60 and the 12lm settings and these seem plenty for run of the mill stuff and more than enough around camp and for doing chores in the dark.
The lowest setting is 0.5lm which takes the edge off of the darkness within a short distance, it's actually fine at night when you're eyes have adjusted and it sheds enough light to read by if you hold it close.
I like the moon setting and it's easy enough to up the output if needed.
There's also 2 timer modes, 3 minutes and 9 minutes, they're easy to set by having the torch on, clicking twice but holding in the second click, then the LED blinks, that's the 3 minute timer set, for the 9 minute timer you repeat and get a double blink from the LED.
Lots of powerful torches get hot in use but the S1R manages heat very well and in general use, it only gets a bit warm, at the end of turbo mode it's warm but not uncomfortable in any way, I did get the temperature up quite a bit by repeating turbo a number of times, but that's not something you would generally do.
Using the S1R outdoor has been easy and enjoyable, going through the local disused train tunnel allowed the torch really show what it could do and it was impressive, lighting the whole tunnel with a nice clean light, even in the lower modes it was bright and the beam was a nice balance of distance and width.
There are some seriously technical reviews out there so if you're interested in seeing voltage tests, components, detailed runtime test, circuit info etc it's worth having a look on the candlepower forums.
I'm not sure about the lanyard, sure it's comfy but that comfort means it doesn't quite slide as easily as I personally would like, if you've not opened the gate completely it tends to ruck the outer fabric, it's not a big deal and you get used to it but I would have prefered a smoother running cord.
But, I did like the little metal threading needle to help attach the lanyard, nice touch.
The cost of the Olight S1R Baton 2 seems quite high at £54.99, but you get a lot of torch for the money and as a useful tool it's one that will last many years. It seems expensive because it's so small but its size is outstripped by its performance and build quality.
Periodically Olight has flash sales and you can often pick up torches at a considerable discount. There's a flash sale on the S1R Baton 2 on the 22nd March for the day with 30% off making the torch £38.49, a bargain.
I've had a few small torches over the years and even though they have been good they've never quite fulfilled my expectations, the S1R has met those expectations, sure, there are things I might like different, but taking into consideration that it only weighs 51g and measures 21x63mm it's a great torch.
When it comes to cost I think the S1R is worth it, I expect the torch to last for years which makes it a sound investment. With the special offers that come around it's a bargain that's well worth snapping up.
There's some comments and a Review from Rich on the forum HERE, it's well worth having a read.
Highly efficient MCC II charger: This round-edged magnetic USB charger is not only 13% thinner than the previous MCC but is also compatible with all existing rechargeable flashlights and headlamps using this charging method.


Quite often I'm asked questions that the normal Chilton's, Haynes or other service and repair manuals don't cover. While they are good manuals and well worth the money, there are too many things they can't cover due to legal issues or in the interest of keeping them affordable. So when people hit these gaps they look to people, like me, to help them out.
But what if there was a place you could go to get all the information you need when you need it? What if you can go somewhere to get that specific wiring diagram you need to troubleshoot an electrical problem? or if there was a place to get exact procedures for doing a job specifically for you vehicle?
Well, there is just such a place and it's as close as your computer. It's called AlldataDIY. AlldataDIY is a subscription-based service that gives you access to all the repair information you need to maintain and repair your vehicles. It includes specific repair procedures, specifications, troubleshooting procedures, wiring diagrams and Technical Service Bulletins (TSB).
For those who don't know what a TSB is, it is a bulletin issued by the manufacturer with known problems and fixes for those problems. The also include changes in specifications, parts upgrades and other important information. These are the same TSBs the dealers service department gets on a regular basis. More on this later.
When you open AlldataDIY, you get the main screen, Figure 1. On the right side there is a list all the systems covered. In the upper left are direct links to the most often used information. Below that are links to general information on such things as Testing and Inspecting procedures, Service and Repair and Service precautions.
On the left, next to the components is a check box showing there is information on repairs and parts and labor prices. Since labor rates vary widely, the rate is given in tenths of an hour. Each tenth of an hour equals 6 minutes so .5 hours would be 30 minutes, .2 minutes would be 12 minutes and .7 would be 42 minutes. You simply multiply the labor rate by the labor time to get the labor cost of a job.
When you go to the Parts and Labor screen you will find the Original equipment Manufacture (OEM) part numbers and price. The price is what you would pay for the part at the dealer and is generally higher than aftermarket prices. Below that is the labor times and skill levels. The warranty time is what the manufacture pays the dealership for a repair under warranty and the standard time is the time charged the customers by repair shops. These times are standard times used by everyone to price out repair jobs.
American Honda Motor Company has requested AlldataDIY to deny access to Acura and Honda repair information for U.S. and Canada consumers so you will not find information for these vehicles. In addition, BMW vehicles are not covered. AlldataDIY covers model years from 1982 to 2000 and information is updated quarterly and release new model years as the information is compiled. The AlldataDIY is only available via the Internet; there is no CD or DVD versions.
If you change vehicles in mid subscription, I'm told, and I quote, "Transfer of subscription from one vehicle to another during the subscription period is possible but addressed on a case by case basis." And again I quote, "So far, it hasn't been a problem transferring subscriptions to another vehicle and we've been very accommodating with those special cases." Will Chilton's or Haynes let you trade in your Buick service manual for a Ford service manual? It also has the advantage over printed material in that it the information is updated regularly.
I have noticed a couple of flaws, however. A lot of times it is assumed that a person knows how to do a specific task. So a total novice may have a problem understanding some of the information as presented. The second flaw is information in the area of Body and Frame is kind of slim. I believe that there is enough for it to be worthwhile to most but details for full body repair are not covered.
The price is $24.95 for one year and $14.95 to renew. You can add a second vehicle to your account for an additional $14.95 per year. If you use AlldataDIY to make one repair, it will have more than paid for itself. There is a demo you can use to see what it's like before you purchase it.
I have been using Alldata for several years and have found it to be the most accurate and up-to-date source of information for automotive repair and service I have ever seen. I highly recommend it.


Conservation & Repair | WE: the ex-Warner Estate in Waltham Forest.
Victorian/Edwardian door furniture on the Warner Estate was ornate in style and manufactured in cast iron by Archibald Kenrick & Sons in West Bromwich. It was painted in black enamel paint ('japanned').
We are often contacted regarding the original painted numbers on the fan lights above the doors. Although hand painted numbers may not match a contemporary font exactly, many people have found that Clarendon works well with a drop shadow. They can be produced in adhesive vinyl or a sign writer employed to produced a hand painted version.
I'm hoping it's about right!
Hello we are finally doing a kitchen renovation and I am trying to keep things in an original style. Would you know any custom kitchen builders that have done work in Warner flats?
I don't I'm afraid, if you're on Facebook, try the 'Walthamstow Recommends' group.
im in the process of restoring my front door back to the original. this is all going well. I'm stuck trying to find the font for the flat number on the glass above the front door.
The closest match we've found is Clarendon.
I'm planning to restore the original Warner floorboards when I get the keys to my new place later this month. Can anyone tell me what wood the original boards are made of? Thank you!
I've seen an original Archibald Kenrick & Sons No8 Letterbox & Pull Bar on eBay if anyone's interested?
Exactly as described and shown in the above photo!
Hello, does anybody know what kind of glass was used above the door with the Clarendon-style font for the number? I've heard it called "smoked glass" but wouldn't know how to order such a vague description but I've also seen on some Warner properties a kind of grid design in gold and an umber-like colour.
I'm in the midst of making a lovely old Warner my new home. I want to install a double ender cast iron bath tub. Anyone know anything about the floors in Warners? Would the bathroom be sturdy enough to take a cast iron tub, some water and a person?
hi Lesley, some of the upstairs flats did have cast iron baths put in probably in the 1950s so probably ok although best to consult a builder before going ahead. Good luck!
I have managed to get a original Warner door for my warner house! We need a completely new frame as well if we are going to install it. Do you have any idea of type/size of frame moulding?
Sorry Alex, not quite sure on that one – will let you know if we find out.
I want to start looking for an original Warner front door and have found one for a reasonable price, however I'm unsure of the dimensions of the existing door. Does anyone know if they are all the same size, or all they all different sizes??
hi John, as the properties were built over a number of years there can be some differences in size, although a joiner may be able to adjust if the door is not quite the right size.
Any chance you've come across a tiler who repairs/relays quarry tiles? Or someone who stocks them?
Sorry, no we don't have a contact with a tiler, but the tiles can often be found on Ebay or reclaim yards.
Hi I'm planning to restore my (poor, battered) Warner front door. Two things: does anyone know someone who could give me any advice/help with the trickier bits? Did the paint for the front doors have lead in it? Thank you.
hi kate, the original paint probably did have lead in it yes as that was common at the time. Sorry we don't have a list of tradespeople but you can probably find some by using local Facebook groups. Good luck!
Can anybody recommend a green paint for front doors which is close to the original? Sherwin Williams website didn't seem to have the one recommended above.
Hello. Great work you're doing here. I was hoping you could recommend a trades person to re-lay our Warner flat front patio using the original terracotta and ebony tiles, or where I might be able to source the tiles from. Thank you.
Hi, I'm looking for someone to sign write our house number above the front door on the glass. I read somewhere that there is a sign writer specialising in warner flat door numbers. Do you have any ideas of who that is? Thanks very much.


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Regardless of whether the cleaning task at hand is highly complex or fairly simple, the cleanliness of surfaces and components and the removal of all contaminants is a critical factor for the quality of subsequent processing steps, and indeed of the finished product. Consequently, the demand for cleaning solutions that are efficient, sustainable and produce consistently reliable results is on the rise around the globe.
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In parallel with parts2clean (31 May to 2 June 2016), several other trade fairs in which parts cleaning plays an essential role are also taking place at the exhibition center in Stuttgart. The various coating processes featured at O&S, the International Trade Fair for Surface Treatments and Coatings, all require a scrupulously clean substrate. LASYS, the International Trade Fair for Laser Materials Processing, showcases laser applications across all sectors of industry and for all types of materials, and here, too, the right outcome often depends on having a clean surface to start with. And also for many of those attending AUTOMOTIVE Expo – a group of five trade fairs covering different aspects of the automotive industry – the cleaning of parts and surfaces is likewise of great importance for manufacturing operations.


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