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'Fursonas' beats Zootopia as most important furry movie, coming soon on Video On Demand.
Co-written by Patch and Pup Matthias. Find 'Fursonas' on the web and on Twitter.
2016 has been labeled The Year Of Furry. Disney's Zootopia is just the start. There's a surprising amount of other films to come with anthropomorphic animals. From Kung Fu Panda 3, Ratchet and Clank, The Angry Birds Movie, Secret Life of Pets, Sing, The Boy and The Beast, and TMNT 2 (yes it counts)… there's a wealth of films for furries to enjoy (or love to hate) this year.
There's a film apart from those that has surprisingly flown under a lot of people's radars. It's not a big-budget blockbuster, and doesn't have massive marketing. (With vast differences in "furry movies", that's what the headline references.) Few have talked about it… but for this tiny fandom, it has special quality above any other.
Fursonas is a documentary directed by Dominic Rodriguez. It looks at the fandom itself, to clear up fuzziness over what it's about.
Dominic's idea happened by accident. It started as a senior thesis project while he majored in filmmaking – in Pittsburgh, of course. His friend, Olivia, wanted to produce a documentary and she asked Dominic to direct. The original idea was to do something related to a local children's hospital, but it never took off. Then Anthrocon 2012 drew notice. Dominic was able to convince his crew to check it out:
"I'd been interested in furry since I was about twelve-years-old. Over the years, I'd felt that no media had really done justice to the wonderful complexity of this community. I always wanted someone to make a good furry documentary, but I never imagined that it would end up being me.
I also should mention that I was a secret furry for the first two years of shooting this documentary. I didn't tell me crew or the subjects that I had a fursona myself. It was important for me to approach this project as a filmmaker first and as a furry second – putting aside any biases that I had in order to make a good movie. However, I eventually realized that ignoring my bias was impossible and dishonest — so I learned to embrace it."
Dominic's fursona art commissioned for the movie
Some of you might know him better as "Video". His card-carrying, fursuiting fandom membership sets this movie apart from anything that has tried to involve us without being conceived by us.
In Documentary, there have been many attempts to explore/explain the furry fandom to outsiders. The most well known is 'Furries – An Inside Look'. Most are very short, and only lightly get into Furry 101, without much deeper philosophy about what furry means or why a person would feel it inside.
If you don't feel furry, it can be hard to see deeper, let alone know the best starting point. Is it history, artwork, games, literature, or movies?
There's not much "canonical" furry media or even definitions in common. Everyone defines what it means for themselves. That doesn't even get into the built-in schism of G-rated vs. yiffy stuff, which is hard to split apart from what people are into. It's truly a tough topic to tackle.
Dominic explains his intentions:
"I decided early on that I wanted to focus on fursuiting as my jumping off point for the interviews. Although we all know that you don't need a suit to be a furry, there is something very meaningful and cinematic about these costumes. Obviously, if you own a fursuit, you're passionate about the fandom and I wanted to talk to passionate people.
I understand that seeing so many suiters can be a red flag for some in the fandom, because many are worried about misrepresentation. I want to assure furries that the film goes way beyond the spectacle of fursuiting into exploring identity, community, media, and plenty of other things.
In 2012, with the first round of interviews, I felt it was important that the furries feel comfortable more than anything else. I allowed them to steer the conversation however they liked, because I wanted to make a looser, less manipulative film that allowed these people to speak in their own words. Over time, the subjects became more comfortable with me (as I did with them) so I was able to explore much deeper territory and ask more challenging questions.
It was a learning process, for sure. I was figuring it all out as I went along. I didn't have much of a plan. It was just about getting as many different perspectives on furry as possible."
Belonging and controversy is part of 'Fursonas'. One of its perspectives comes from Boomer The Dog – best known as the man who tried to make that his legal name in court, who makes his fursuit from cut paper. With his famous Dr. Phil interview, Boomer became a topic that leads some Furries to blindly lash out.
Boomer The Dog is a treasure of the community. There – we said it. There are countless members with standard 'sonas and outward "respectability". There's only one Boomer. He's harmless, as friendly as a real dog, and marches to his own beat. Those who don't know it might miss out on what makes this a fandom like no other.
Dominic addresses controversy:
"When I started this film, I imagined that some furries I would meet on my journey would disprove stereotypes, while others may confirm them. I knew that I didn't want the film to be a slam piece, but I didn't want it to be a boring PSA for the fandom either. I wanted it to be real.
Many furries have heard of Boomer The Dog or seen him on TV, but have not taken the time to get to know him. I had the advantage of living a mere 20 minutes away from Boomer, so I knew that if I was going to tell this story that I needed to reach out to him. One of the most common objections I hear about Boomer is that he isn't a furry. From talking to him for four years, I know that he does indeed self-identify as furry. He also has more insight into the history and philosophy of this community than anyone I've ever met.
I'm sure if you've only seen Boomer on Dr. Phil or Nat Geo that you will seriously doubt the validity of that claim. I admit, I too was skeptical when I first set foot into his house. In those early days, I didn't know if he would end up in the movie or on the cutting room floor. All I knew was that I had to talk to him. Today, I am happy to call Boomer a friend and I cannot implore furries enough to open their minds and to give him another chance."
Fursonas had a long evolution to become a full-fledged feature film. Daring to accept Boomer was part of the vision that took it to success.
Dominic started the doc as a short 12-minute senior thesis film, but he couldn't image where it would lead. Then in 2013, the crew was awarded a 10,000 dollar development grant from The Sprout Fund – a competition supporting short film makers to develop longer work, to nurture the Pittsburgh creative community. It helped them to keep filming and broaden the scope of the documentary.
In 2014, two of the crew members, Christine Meyer (Editor) and Olivia Vaughn (Producer) became interns at Animal Media Group. The production house let them edit 'Fursonas' at their facility. After seeing the results, Animal offered to be their official production company for one final year of filming.
It gave Dominic support and resources to bring the film to another level, while keeping true to his original vision. It led to film festivals:
"We submitted to dozens of film festivals around the world, and Slamdance was the first to accept us. It was an ideal festival for Fursonas because they emphasize real, raw stories from first-time filmmakers as opposed to big celebrities."
For those not in the know, Slamdance is a big deal. It focuses on emerging filmmakers and low-budget independent film. Notable names discovered at the festival include Lena Dunham (Girls), Benh Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild), Oren Peli (Paranormal Activity), and Christopher Nolan.
Not only did Fursonas get accepted into the festival, it was the opening film. It won a "Spirit of Slamdance award." The reception was so positive, that it sold to a mainstream distributor right away.
We're so thrilled that the 1st screened film on our 1st day of #slamdance2016 acquired distribution!! @FursonasDoc https://t.co/VvlXQHEvKM
— Slamdance (@Slamdance) January 23, 2016
To repeat… A documentary about the Furry Fandom, made by a Furry, got to open one of the US's most sought after film festivals. It was picked up for distribution shortly afterwards.
It's not just furry, it's legit. It's both.
Zootopia may be what we want… but Fursonas is the film we need. It may be minor in comparison to Zootopia's $150 million budget – but spirit-wise, this is huge. No furry filmmaker has accomplished such a feat. Most do just music video or shorts or con videos. This sets a new bar for the fandom.
It promises a film that both Furries and Non-Furries can not only enjoy, but relate to. Dominic says:
"At Slamdance, the reaction was very positive. We received the Spirit Award for "putting good energy into the festival." Non-furries tend to find the movie relatable, since it doesn't sugarcoat the real struggles that the fandom faces in representing itself. That conflict between identity and community isn't something that's exclusive to furry–you find it in communities everywhere. I had always hoped that this movie would go beyond that label of "furry documentary" and be something more.
Of course, I'm much more interested to hear what furries will think. Fursonas was intended for both furries and non-furries, but I think that people in this community stand to gain more from the film. There were five furries in the audience at Slamdance, one of whom traveled 300 miles for the screening. All of them responded very well to the film, and I had the pleasure of discussing it at length with them afterward.
If traveling 300 miles is any indication, this fandom is hugely important to a lot of people. I realize that I have a responsibility to do right by furries, and how I do that while still making a film that's honest and real is something I've lost plenty of sleep over. I certainly don't expect all furries to love what I've done, but my hope is that it starts a real conversation in this community."
The film will have limited screenings in LA, Chicago, and Atlanta. Follow the movie's publicity for more information and screenings near you.
Pittsburgh Premiere
with a Q&A and special guests!
Los Angeles screening
Sunday, March 20 at 8pm
Chicago screening
Wednesday, March 30 at 8pm
ArcLight Chicago
Atlanta screening
Saturday, April 2 at 2:30pm
7 Stages Theatre
"The Atlanta showing is the EXACT SAME WEEKEND AS FWA!! which is an insane stroke of luck!"
News and reviews for the film have been positive:
Deadline Hollywood: "Gravitas Sews Up Slamdance Furry Subculture Docu 'Fursonas'"
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: "Pittsburgh doc on furries finds distributor at Slamdance festival"
Deadline.com: Slamdance Awards: 'Million Dollar Duck' & 'Fursonas' Among Indie Winners
Furry Reddit: "Just saw the premiere of Fursonas at Slamdance!"
Hollywood Reporter: 'Fursonas': Slamdance Review
Forces of Geek: SLAMDANCE: FURSONAS (review)
Hammer To Nail: FURSONAS – A Fantasy For All
Dominic is still in awe that his little thesis film has gained such amazing attention. Expect to see it streaming on Netflix or similar places this summer.
"I love that we're getting a Video On Demand release because it means that furries all over the world will be able to watch the film and be part of this conversation. There will also be much more attention on the non-furry side of things. Whether more attention is a good thing or not will no doubt be endlessly debated. All I can say is that it's important for me to be able to express myself as a filmmaker and to give other furries a voice."
Published: March 7, 2016
Filed Under: announcements, Documentary, Mainstream, Movies
Tags: Atlanta : boomer the dog : chicago : fursonas : hollywood : los angeles : Pittsburgh : slamdance
4 Responses to "'Fursonas' beats Zootopia as most important furry movie, coming soon on Video On Demand."
No it doesn't.
Scale says:
I'm dying to take a look at this movie but I guess it will be a long time before it somehow gets distributed in Italy. 😛
I'm not sure about the relative importance of this movie and Zootopia, and I'd rather not compare them because Zootopia has a much wider scope and a different target, but I've long suspected that the mainstream breakthrough of the furry community would come in the form of a real life movie rather than a cartoon, game or whatever. Maybe it won't be this one because this is a documentary and I think it would take a narrative movie to really make the mainstream audience notice, but this one might be a start, and clearly there is interest in the topic.
Have you seen the movie yet? My biggest curiosity is how it deals with the visual arts side of the fandom, because judging from the material on the website and the reviews, I suspect it doesn't deal with it at all… it's not even mentioned. It that's the case, it's a huge, huge mistake, and I dare to say that it's a misrepresentation that will have bad consequences for the community, although they will not be immediately obvious.
Patch O'Furr says:
I haven't yet seen it, but all the reviews and chat from the director really make me want to.
I've heard negative backlash elsewhere about "misrepresenting" the fandom… I don't think this movie was made to represent fandom, but just tell the stories of certain fans. And I don't think any movie maker needs to cater to people who may have mistaken impressions that it does, because it's impossible to please everyone and you can't solve every problem, and everyone's story is their own to tell.
The topic came up on Flayrah and I tried to sum that up: "It's not THE furry story, it's A furry story."
For representing visual art, I agree it's a good topic, but not necessarily for the medium of film. Flat visual art often represents itself using itself. And I think the choice of fursuiters seems obvious and smart when they have inherent cinematic appeal.
Opinions may vary, but do bring more opinions about the movie when you see it 🙂
Well I agree, I don't think this movie wants to "officially represent" the fandom either… I guess I'm just concerned that outsiders might take any successful project as a sort of official manifesto regardless of the creator's intention. But there are certainly big problems with representing furry visual art in a medium like film, first and foremost copyright matters, which I'm sure would be a nightmare to handle. And privacy matters since a lot of furry artists still want to remain anonymous, and a lot of other stuff. I hope this can be sorted out in some future projects.
Meanwhile I'm very much looking forward to see this!


The BPOA conference 'Vision 2020' was held today at the NFU conference centre, Stoneleigh Park.
A wide range of authoritative and interesting speakers were selected to present on some hot topics including growing techniques, market needs, routes to market and working through the value chain.
Amongst the speakers was the NFU's Deputy President Minette Batters who said: "This season has been better than recent years for most ornamentals sectors. However the trap we often fall into when making such year by year comparisons, is that you can end up comparing your current performance with truly abysmal years, and we lose sight of what a good year actually looks like.
"All of you will be acutely aware of the challenges we're facing average prices falling for a whole range of products, with most receiving lower prices than they were twelve months ago.
"Volatility means that we will face tough times. The prospect of falling prices will always provoke immediate reactions and trigger some forthright discussions in the supply chain. For me however it's essential that we have a long term approach in our businesses. Most importantly I want to see an injection of longer term thinking from our partners in the supply chain. It is now time to build on the strengths of the UK horticulture and agriculture industries.
"This is why the NFU worked with the BPOA and others to create the Code of Good Trading Practice for Plants and Flowers. This code is a discussion document that promotes better ways of doing business in the ornamentals supply chain – to move us away from the situation where it's the grower that faces most of the risks and costs.
"We believe this sector has a real opportunity to act now to put in place voluntary measures, which are within its control, that promote a healthy and profitable supply chain, which also serves the best long term interests of consumers.
The NFU will be renewing efforts to discuss the code with other retailers over coming months.


From 31st March till 2nd April (during Easter) the Rotterdam Football Cup U15 2018 edition took place. The tournament was a great success and one of the participants in this year's edition was Irish FA. This team from Northern Ireland also participated in all of the previous editions of the Rotterdam Football Cup and they are happy to share their positive thoughts with us.
According to Carmel Fyfe (the Elite Performance Operations Manager of Irish FA) the Rotterdam Football Cup provided a valuable experience for their youth due to the high standards of the tournament. These high standards included: the airport transfers, tournament structure, the standard of the opposition and the accommodation.
We're delighted to receive such nice words but most of all we're happy to hear that the RFCU15 is a valuable part of the Irish FA annual games programme.
On behalf of the AcademyTrips organization: thank you very much for your participation and trust in our organization. We would really love to see you back next year!


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Doug Gottlieb: Deshaun Watson Was 'Childish and Immature' For Trade Request
By Wil Leitner Jan 8, 2021
Doug Gottlieb: "You can tell me you don't think that the Texans got the right weapons or payment in return for DeAndre Hopkins, that's fair, but my counter to that is – how the hell did Deshuan Watson lead the league in passing yards if he doesn't have anyone to throw to?? You might not like everything Bill O'Brien did but if you actually take a look, every single thing that he did was for Deshaun Watson to be successful. He drafted Tytus Howard in the first round – the best guard in the Draft. He traded for the best young tackle in the league – Laremy Tunsil, and locked him up long-term… Watson holds the ball a little too long and you've got to get him a good offensive line, and you gotta give him guys that can go make plays. They did EVERYTHING to build this thing around him. Kind of like with James Harden, it takes some balls to go 'Hey, if I don't get my way, and get the coach that I want, Ithen I'm OUT', even though everything that's been done to this organization has been done to allow you to personally be successful. Does anybody else see the problem with that? They paid you more money than anyone not named Patrick Mahomes... No one said he's not worth the money, but with that money comes the 'hey man, you gotta hang with us here'… If Deshaun Watson wants Eric Bieniemy, you're allowed to want what you want, but the idea that 'I HAVE TO GET MY WAY!' is exactly what you think it is. It is immature, it is childish, and it is the opposite of the leadership that we're told Deshaun Watson brings to the table. Even if you want to be traded, you know what you DON'T do? You don't leak it to the press… Hey dude, when we sign you to this deal it makes you almost untradeable, and even if we swallow the poison pill of the dead cap money, it's going to chew up the cap and chew up the resources of whoever we trade you to. You signed that deal for more money than anyone outside of Patrick Mahomes, which solidifies you as our quarterback of the next decade. If you don't like, FIX IT, don't run to your friends and leak to the media that you want to be traded if you don't get your way." (Full Audio Above)
Listen to Doug Gottlieb discuss the swirling trade rumors around Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, who is reportedly been exploring the possibilities of asking for a trade from the disgruntled franchise who just lost 12 games and fired their head coach Bill O'Brien during the season.
Watson has reportedly been frustrated with the team's hiring process and believes he should have some input with who the team hires in regards to general manager and head coach.
Check out the audio above as Gottlieb details why he thinks Watson's sudden trade requests after just signing the second-biggest deal in NFL history, coupled with his 'I HAVE TO GET MY WAY' attitude when it comes to personnel signings, is painting Watson out to be 'childish' and 'immature', despite him having the reputation of supposedly being a great leader.
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Q: Keeping CRUD DRY with Restangular: directives, inheriting controllers or wrapping services? I'm relatively new to AngularJS, and I've been experimenting with various ways to keep my AngularJS CRUD methods DRY using Restangular, so I'd appreciate any advice from the community.
I have a lot of API endpoints, and for each I'd like to show a list of items, allowing each item to be selected (in order to show that item's details) and deleted, as well as adding items to the list.
The approaches I've tried so far each end up either very non-DRY, not hooking into $scope properly, or being somewhat hacky...
Wrapping Restangular
Wrapping Restangular into a service, and using addElementTransformer to set additional methods on the returned collections seemed like a decent approach; the select and add methods are clean and easily implemented from the template, and automatically update the list when the promise is resolved. However, because the delete method is actually called from within the element scope (child of the collection), updating the list after remove requires a very dubious injection of $scope into the service - the best I could think of was as follows:
(Note: I've made the examples easier to read by illustrating just a single API endpoint/controller/template)
app/js/services.js
function ListTransformer(collection) {
    collection.selected = {}
    collection.assignedTo = {}
    collection.assignedName = ""

    collection.add = function(item) {
        collection.post(item)
        .then(function(response){
            collection.push(response);
        })
    };
    collection.delete = function(item, scope) {
        item.remove()
        .then(function(response){
            console.log(item)
            console.log(collection)
            collection.assignedTo[collection.assignedName] = _.without(collection, item);
        })
    };
    collection.select = function(item) {
        this.selected = item;
    };
    collection.assignTo = function(scope, name) {
        scope[name] = collection;
        collection.assignedTo = scope
        collection.assignedName = name
    };
    return collection;
};

angular.module('myApp.services', ['restangular'])
.factory('Company', ['Restangular',
    function(Restangular){
        var restAngular = Restangular.withConfig(function(Configurer) {
                Configurer.addElementTransformer('companies', true, ListTransformer);
        });

        var _companyService = restAngular.all('companies');

        return {
            getList: function() {
                return _companyService.getList();
            }
        }
    }
])

app/js/controllers.js
angular.module('myApp.controllers', [])
.controller('CompanyCtrl', ['$scope', 'Company', function($scope, Company) {

    Company.getList()
    .then(function(companies) {
        companies.assignTo($scope, 'companies'); // This seems nasty
    });
}]);

app/partials/companies.html

      {{company.name}} DEL

{{companies.selected.name}}

{{companies.selected.city}}

Extending a Base Controller
Another approach I tried was to do the wiring of the template to the service in a base controller, that my other controllers inherit. However I still have the $scope issue here, and end up needing to pass the scope in from the template, which just doesn't seem right:
(edited down to just the delete method)
app/js/services.js
angular.module('myApp.services', ['restangular'])
.factory('ListController', function() {
    return {
        delete: function(scope, item, list) {
            item.remove();
            scope.$parent[list] = _.without(scope.$parent[list], item);
        }
    };
});

app/js/controllers.js
.controller('CompanyCtrl', ['$scope', 'ListController', 'Restangular', function($scope, ListController, Restangular) {
    angular.extend($scope, ListController);

    $scope.companies = Restangular.all('companies').getList();
}])

app/partials/companies.html

      {{company.name}} DEL

Directives
I'm a bit new to directives, but after a lot of research it seems that it's probably the most AngularJS way to approach this, so I dived in. I've experimented a lot but please forgive any obvious errors with this; basically the problem is still that while I can delete the item from the list, unless I pass all the variables in to the directive I can't access the property on $scope that the list was assigned to originally, and so it doesn't update in the view.
app/js/directives.js
angular.module('myApp.directives', [])
.directive('delete', function() {
    return {
        restrict: 'E',
        replace: true,
        template: '<button>Delete</button>',
        link: function (scope, element, attrs) {
            element.bind('click', function() {
                var item = scope[attrs.item];
                item.remove();
                scope.$parent[attrs.from] = _.without(scope.$parent[attrs.from], item)
            });
        },

    };
});

app/partials/companies.html

      {{company.name}} <delete item="company" from="companies">

Basically, I can get everything to work, but it seems I either have to do a lot of repetitive code (which is plain wrong), or send my scope along with all my calls (which also seems very wrong), or initialise my service by passing the scope in (not the neatest solution for my controllers, but seems the most maintainable and least brittle way of achieving this.
Of course, I could just remove the functionality, or move it to a detail view or a checkbox/bulk action function, but I got engrossed in the problem and interested in finding out the best solution :)
Apologies if I'm missing something obvious!

A: Starting with Directives am just jotting down notes:
Biggest learning curve is scope inheritance. General rule of thumb is if you don't add a scope property to object returned from directive, the directive inherits it's parent scope.
Directive you display for delete button therefore has same scope as CompanyCtrl since you haven't defined a scope object internal to directive.
That means you could write a delete function in either location and use it on your delete button. Stay away from creating own click handlers with element.bind('click'). Main reasons is when you manipulate scope items within it you generally have to call scope.$apply() to let angular know scope was changed from external event. Use ng-click since it binds directly to scope. For your delete function :
Slimmed down attributes. Is just a tag now that has a custom template and an angular scope bound click handler

<delete ng-click="deleteCompany(company)">

Can write this function either in directive or in controller...since they share same scope.
.controller('CompanyCtrl', function($scope){
    $scope.deleteCompany=function(company){
        /* I've never used restangular...using native methods*/
        /* call my AJAX service and on resolve*/
        var idx= $scope.companies.indexOf(comapny);
        /* remove from array*/
        $scope.companies.splice(idx,1);
    }
})

In directive would be identical function
link:function(scope,elem,attrs){
      /* call my AJAX service and on resolve*/
    var idx= scope.companies.indexOf(comapny);
    /* remove from array*/
    scope.companies.splice(idx,1);
 }

I see you trying to share data between controllers by injecting one controller into another. First line of thinking would be for them to share a service, similarly with directives when needed such as deep nesting of directives.
Store the data in the service , inject service in controllers/directives that need it and so long as all data is stored as objects not as primitives( string or boolean variabes) the objects can be referenced anywhere in the app and share prototypical inheritance and be modified from anywhere regardless of scope nesting and angular object watch will change DOM anywhere that object is referenced.
Here's a little demo I was playing with earlier for someone who wanted to move from a form submit view...to another view with another controller and pass the data across the controllers. It basically takes the form data, passes it to shared service, makes a mock AJAX call , stores form data in service then changes path initializing new template and controller. Since data is stored in service it's ready when second view controller needs it. Might help you visualize what I'm talking about...maybe not. Also shows how automatic angular form validation kicks in
Switch views/controllers passing data through service demo

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Let's talk about happiness. We've been sold the idea that it comes after a certain "pursuit". That it's an end we reach using other means. The other day I was looking at the brightest, most colorful tulips you can think of, perfectly placed against a rustic wood wall. The color lover I am, these bouquets drew me in almost magnetically. On looking at the petals closely, however, I realized these were silk tulips: delicately handcrafted petals glued together to resemble natural flowers. Real or not, naturally occurring or not, these tulips had given me joy. They also taught me a lesson about this "quest" for happiness we subject ourselves to. Are we obsessed with finding a specific type of "happy" that conforms to a goal we've been sold? Are we allowing random discoveries to ignite unexpected moments of happiness? Are we missing out on the silk tulips for going after fresh ones? Are we sacrificing the joy of every other season in our lives for the momentary changes brought about by a single period? Me? I'm deciding to make this year about "happy" as a lifestyle, not an end goal. A means, not an end. A celebration of the real, not a comparison with the expected.


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If you're like most of the working world, PowerPoint is more than your crutch — it carries your presentation. Instead of thinking about the order of your slides or which graph will best illustrate your data, Andrews believes that one element can elevate the success of any presentation: storytelling.


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Roshni Olivera
"I don't need any negativity in my life, be it through people or comments... It's high time we put an end to cyberbullying," she said. Read on...
| Aug 8, 2020, 01.05 AM IST
Tinaa Dattaa
Actress Tinaa Dattaa has quite often been the target of trolls on social media. They have repeatedly commented on her choice of clothes, her pictures and her freedom of speech. Initially, Tinaa did get affected, but now, she has learnt to take it in her stride. She says, "At first, I would get very upset with nasty comments and they would affect me a lot. I would wonder why they were being so mean to me. When I go live on Instagram and do yoga, there are some people who are so grossed out in their head, that they would put out dirty comments on the video, while I am live. Now, with age and experience, I have realised that these people don't matter to me, they are not worth my attention, they have no right to affect my sanity and peace of mind, so I don't need to pay heed to them."
Speaking of how she tackles trolls now, Tinaa says, "I report the really nasty comments to the cyber cops and make it a point that they reach those trolls/bullies and they apologise. Or I straightaway report and block nasty comments that I happen to see. I don't need any sort of negativity in my life, be it through people or comments."
She further adds, "I feel sad for these trolls and their upbringing. Had they been brought up well, or schooled well, maybe they wouldn't speak in such a manner. Cyber cops should become more strict and prompt in their action towards cyberbullying. It's high time we put an end to this."
Tinaa Dattaa: Enough of this nonsense now! If you don't like me, unfollow me
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My name is Richard Overall and I was conceived just prior to the Battle of Britain getting under way in the summer of 1940. The following February (in 1941), I made my debut appearance before an unsuspecting world whining and grizzling and generally making a nuisance of myself. A trait that I managed to continue throughout most of my early years, if my mother was to be believed. I'm not at at all sure if the Rangitiki was in port in May of 1940, but the arithmetic is strongly suggestive that conception was probably the result of reckless celebration by my parents' for their eighth wedding anniversary. Whoever said that maths wasn't a romantic subject?
When the shooting war began to look serious, Mum took it upon herself to leave their flat in Dulwich, S.E. London, and bring the household effects and son No.1, my brother Colin, to the end of the railway track - the lovely little market town of Dorking in Surrey (below). She was fortunate to be able to rent what was probably the last house available and the big house on Hart Road was my address until 1953. Actually I was born at a small nursing home where the family doctor had his practice by the arch at the entrance to Rose Hill, and was later christened in the big church, St. Martin's, in the centre of town.
All this would have been at a time when Dad was back at sea, and must have been a particularly harrowing time for Mum as reports of events, late in 1940 ~ such as the the sinking of HMS Jervis Bay and ss Beaverford, along with the sinking of the Rangitane ~ could not have lain easily on her mind.
One correspondent has commented that a seaman's marriage would always be "difficult." This was certainly the case in our house, and in retrospect, I can see clearly where the trouble lay. It was not with either parent individually, nor us boys of course, it was just the power struggle that developed whenever Dad came home and attempted to assume his role as head of household; a role that Mum was reluctant to relinquish. I don't imagine that such circumstances were unique to our family. Today, I can stand back and salute Mum and Dad for sticking with it, for making a difficult marriage into a successful marriage. When Dad died in 1975, they had been married for forty-three years. And in spite of all the trials, tribulations, highs and lows, ups and downs, they shared a deep and lasting love and respect for each other.
The Rangitiki was broken up in 1962, and I know this affected Dad badly. He had joined her as Second Cook in 1929 (Voyage 2). became Chef in 1939, and sailed on every trip thereafter until her final voyage from Wellington in 1962. He did not go to Santander with her ~ that would have been too much, I'm sure. For the next six years he worked on just two other NZSCo. ships, the Rangitoto and the Ruahine. In 1968, he went to sea for the last time and was retired by the Company at age sixty. His last voyage to/from New Zealand was also the Ruahine's last trip in Federal Steam Navigation Co. colours before she was sold. I don't believe for a minute that Dad was the longest serving seaman with the NZSCo., but I do wonder if there were many others who served for a longer period continuously (32 years) with any one ship.
much later in life. In consequence, and speaking for myself only here, I held my father in awe. To me he was a large, stern man who was not much fun to have around or to be around. The problem, of course, was that, following the war, my friends all had fathers who had come home and stayed. None, as far as I can recollect, had not returned and, for the most part, lived contentedly in domestic bliss with their families. But our Dad kept going away, only to reappear when things were settling down nicely from his last trip home. Even in the period when the ship was refitted and re-engined in 1947/48, Dad was away from home having been sent by the company to the Baur au Lac in Zurich, Switzerland (below) for some training in the Continental culinary arts as part of an effort by the company to improve its image.
About this time I was a young married man with two small children, Roger and Imogen, and although my little family and Mum & Dad always seemed to live a lengthy drive away, we still visited with them and they with us, quite regularly. It was during these years that Dad and I finally began to learn about each other and to become friends. He was a delight to be with, and the dour nature that I had perceived as a kid melted away like magic and I discovered a fairly straightforward man of simple tastes ~ a man who possessed a great sense of humour. His passion was horse-racing, and he and Mum would often go to the track for the day, trips that Colin would enjoy too when he was at home. They all loved to watch cricket, either on TV or on the local "green." And we were all ardent supporters of Arsenal F.C. - except Colin, that is - for some reason Blackpool F.C. was his team.
For the next five years he worked as Chef in a retirement home in Worthing, Sussex until he decided to retire himself at age sixty-five in 1973. Eighteen months later he died. The official reason was cardiac thrombosis - a heart attack. But I suspect that it was something else. He had often expressed his desire to retire to his beloved New Zealand where much of his adult life had been spent and where his friends, rather than their (i.e. Mum's) friends were. Mum, quite naturally, had absolutely no intention of giving up the life she had built in England, and Dad reluctantly gave up his dream. And I believe that the realisation that he would never again set foot in Auckland or Wellington again, and would never again meet with old friends in New Zealand, raised such powerful emotions within him - grief, sorrow, loss - that he died from a broken heart.
And now that I am getting on in years myself, I think the time has come for me to honour my father, and the ship with which he spent so much of his life. I was able to visit the Rangitiki at the London docks on several occasions and always enjoyed meeting some of the men Dad worked with ~ I was always treated with the utmost courtesy and kindness by all ~ and I developed a latent emotional attachment to her. Now that I have delved a little into the life and times of my father, I have discovered a simple, uncomplicated man whom I admire greatly, a man I can now better understand, someone I was glad to eventually befriend, and one I am proud to call "Dad". I also found that the ship was much more than just another second-string liner. Whilst not enjoying the cachet of the glamourous ships such as the two Cunard Queens, the 'Tiki managed to live a fairly chequered, colourful life and in her own way became quite famous.
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No, this website is for USA residents only.
Is the impression kit included in the price of the teeth device?
Yes, each order comes with a teeth impression kit and is included in the price of the devices.
When do we ship the teeth impression kit to you once the order has been placed?
We ship your teeth impression kit the following business day of when your order was placed.
The shipping is determined during the checkout process. You are given the options of First Class or Priority Mail.
Can we change our shipping address once we have placed the order?
No, since our process only takes 15-20 days to complete, we will ship to the shipping address that was given during the purchase.
Can we change the shipping options once we have placed an order?
No, we do not do special order shipping changes once your order has been placed.
Yes, the shipping is free if you choose our First Class Mail option during checkout.
We use the same labs that dentists use to have their teeth devices made.
Are the teeth devices adjusted by the lab once it is completed?
Yes, all final adjustments are made before the teeth device is shipped back to you.
How long does it take to have my teeth device made?
The lab takes an average of 10-12 business days to manufacture your teeth device.
Can the device be made quicker than 10 days?
No, we do not offer any rush services due to us selling the teeth devices for over a 50% discount off the dental office price.
If you require time constraint service then you will need to see a dentist.
How long does it take to receive my teeth device once it has been made?
You will choose the shipping option that you prefer during the checkout when you purchase your desired teeth device from the website. Your options are First Class or Priority Mail.
If the device doesn't fit then what do I do?
You will simply email what you feel is wrong and we will send you a prepaid shipping label to send the teeth device back to us for a free adjustment or a free remake.
If the teeth device needs a small adjustment what do I do?
You will simply email what you feel is wrong and we will send you a paid shipping label to send the teeth device back to us for a free adjustment.
How do I care for my teeth device?
You will simply brush your device daily, after use, with toothpaste and regular temperature tap water.
For a deeper cleaning, you can use effervescent tablets as needed.
How long do I have to return the device if I want a refund?
You must send the unbroken device back to us within 30 days of the date that we shipped it to you.
What will I receive with my finished device?
You will receive the finished product on a plaster replica of your teeth so you can see how the teeth device should fit in your mouth.
You will also receive a carry case and directions as to what to do if you need an adjustment or a remake.
When do we ship the teeth impression kit to you?
We ship the teeth impression kit the following business day of the day you placed your order.
How do we ship the teeth impression kit to you?
You will determine how we ship the impression kit to you during checkout. You can choose First Class or Priority Mail.
What is in the impression kit?
The teeth impression kit contains 6 different sizes of upper and lower trays, practice impression putty, final impression putty and directions on how to take the impressions.
What do I do when I receive the teeth impression kit?
How long does it take for us to receive your teeth impressions?
You will choose the shipping option that you prefer during the checkout process when you purchase your desired teeth device. You can choose First Class or Priority Mail.
When do we forward the teeth impressions to the lab?
We forward your approved teeth impressions the following business day after we receive them.
Where is a description of each teeth device?
You can get to a description of each of our teeth devices by clicking on the picture of your desired teeth device on our "Store" page.
What products are used to make these devices?
All products that are used to manufacture our teeth devices are FDA approved.
Is the quality of the devices the same as a dental office?
Yes, we use the same labs that make these devices for dentists.
What does each device do?
Please visit the product description page for description, function and care.
Why do the devices with teeth added require me to have 10 existing teeth on both the upper and lower and 20 total existing teeth?
This is required because in order for the lab to know where to place the missing teeth, they have to know how your upper and lower teeth meet when you bite all the way down.
When you have less than 10 teeth on both the upper and lower, the lab is not able to tell how your upper and lower teeth meet together when you bite down.
Can I modify the design of the devices?
No, the lab uses the universal shape, size and materials of the most commonly used teeth device designs.
Are impressions easy to take?
Yes, the teeth impressions only take 5 minutes per arch and you only have to get it right once and then we store your impressions for years.
Do you supply practice materials if I have never done this before?
Yes, each impression kit comes with enough practice putty to do a full practice impression so you can get familiar with the process before you take your final impressions.
How do I send in my teeth impressions?
We provide a plastic bag that is used to return your impressions in. You first place your impressions into the baggie and then place them inside of the postage paid envelope to ship back to us.
Can I send in an impression or mold that I have from my dentist?
Yes, you can use 3D printed models or silicone (putty) teeth impressions from your dentist but you will still receive a teeth impression kit with your order.
There is no discount when you send in your impressions or mold from your dentist.
Also, we only guarantee that the teeth device will fit the mold that you sent us from your dentist but we are not able to guarantee that the device will fit your teeth.
Can I send a teeth device in the place of teeth impressions?
No, the lab is not able to use a teeth device in the place of an impression or mold.
If I have to retake an impression do I wait and send both in at the same time or do I send them in one at a time?
Yes, if upper and lower impressions are required by the lab, you must send in both impressions at the same time.
Do you keep my impressions on file and for how long?
No, we ship your impression(s) back to you with your completed device(s) so you can use them for future orders.
Can I take an impression over the top of a permanent bonded retainer?
Yes, the lab will place wax over the top of the permanent retainer while making the removable retainer so it will not interfere with it when wearing.
Is it important to mix the impression putty until it is a solid color?
Yes, in order for the impression putty to harden properly, during the impression process, the 2 colors of putty must become a solid color.
Do I need to let the impression putty harden all the way before removing it from my mouth?
Yes, if you take the impression tray out of your mouth before the putty is totally hardened, it will get distorted and cause your completed teeth device not to fit your teeth.


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Anglican Diocese of Rupert's Land
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Diocese of Rupert's Land
Ecclesiastical province
Rupert's Land
Cathedral of St. John, Winnipeg
Geoffrey Woodcroft
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The Diocese of Rupert's Land is a diocese of the Ecclesiastical Province of Rupert's Land of the Anglican Church of Canada. It is named for the historical British North American territory of Rupert's Land, which was contained within the original diocesan boundaries.
The diocese is located in southern Manitoba and north-western Ontario, consisting of the area immediately surrounding Winnipeg, stretching north from the Canada-US border to near the top of Lake Winnipeg, and extending over the Ontario border to incorporate the parishes of the former southern region of the Diocese of Keewatin.[1] Its See city is Winnipeg, and its approximately 14,000 Anglicans on the parish rolls are served by 74 congregations, of which 32 are located in Winnipeg. Major centres, apart from Winnipeg, include Selkirk, Portage la Prairie, and Kenora.
The area of the diocese was the cradle of European settlement in western Canada, and was thus the original locus of Anglican missionary activity there. The first Anglican service was held at the Red River Colony in 1820, and three years later the first Anglican church in western Canada was constructed. In 1849, the diocese was formally established with jurisdiction over all the territory of present-day Canada west of Ontario, as well as parts of northern and western Ontario. In 1866, there were two archdeaconries: W. Cochrane was Archdeacon of Assiniboia and James Hunter of Cumberland.[2] The first synod was convened twenty years later, and the diocese was incorporated in 1886.
The diocese played an important part in the growing autonomy of Anglicanism in Canada. After the Diocese of British Columbia was hived off in 1859, Rupert Land's second bishop, Robert Machray, helped divide the still sprawling diocese into four smaller ones, creating in 1874 the new dioceses of Athabasca, Moosonee and Saskatchewan and a new ecclesiastical province which (rather confusingly) is also named after Rupert's Land.
Machray would go on to become the first Primate of the Church of England in Canada, playing an instrumental role in establishing the Lambeth Conference of worldwide Anglican bishops, now one of the instruments of unity of the Anglican Communion. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the diocese also played a key role in the missionary activity of the Anglican Church in western Canada, particularly in the prairie provinces and the Arctic.
The original vast territory of the Diocese of Rupert's Land is now served by 18 dioceses (British Columbia has been divided into 5 dioceses, gained 1, and is now a separate province, Athabasca has been divided into 4 and lost 2, Moosonee has been transferred to the province of Ontario, Saskatchewan has been divided into 5 and the residual Rupert's Land further subdivided into 4). Before the August 2014 incorporation of the north-western Ontario parishes (formerly part of the Diocese of Keewatin), the geographical expanse of the diocese was 72,500 square kilometres.
The Bishop of Rupert's Land (the twelfth) is the Right Reverend Geoffrey Woodcroft, who was consecrated in 2018. The Dean of St. John's Cathedral is the Very Reverend Paul Johnson.
The diocese sponsored a lay order, the Company of the Cross, which ran a controversial school for boys called Saint John's Cathedral Boys' School that was closed in the 1990s. The school was conservative and prided itself in pushing boys to their physical and psychological breaking points. It spawned two other schools, Saint John's School of Alberta and Saint John's School of Ontario, where 12 boys and a teacher died on a poorly planned canoe trip.
Bishops of Rupert's Land
David Anderson, 1849-1864
Robert Machray, 1865-1904; Metropolitan of Rupert's Land, 1875-1904;Primate of All Canada, 1893-1904
Samuel Matheson, 1905-1931; Metropolitan of Rupert's Land, 1905-1931; Primate of All Canada, 1909-1932
Isaac Stringer, 1931-1934; Metropolitan of Rupert's Land, 1931-1934
Malcolm Harding, 1934-1942; Metropolitan of Rupert's Land, 1935-1942
Louis Sherman, 1943-1953; Metropolitan of Rupert's Land, 1943-1953
Walter Barfoot, 1954-1960; Metropolitan of Rupert's Land, 1954-1960; Primate of All Canada, 1949-1959
Howard Clark, 1961-1969; Metropolitan of Rupert's Land, 1961-1969; Primate of All Canada, 1959-1971
John Anderson (suffragan 1967-1969; translated to BC)
Barry Valentine, 1969-1981
Walter H. Jones, 1981-1993 ; Metropolitan of Rupert's Land, 1988-1993
Patrick Lee, 1994-1999
Don Phillips, 2000-2018
Geoffrey Woodcroft, 2018-present
^ Rupert's Land Keewatin Boundary Changes. Rupert's Land diocesan website, 19 June 2014.
^ The Clergy List for 1866 (London: George Cox, 1866) p. 452
Diocesan website.
Province of Manitoba Act of incorporation.
Description of Diocese of Rupert's Land archives at the University of Manitoba Archives & Special Collections
Anglican Journal article on the election of Bishop Phillips.
The Rainbow in the North: A Short Account of the First Establishment of Christianity in Rupert's Land by the Church Missionary Society, by Sarah Tucker (1851).
Coordinates: 50°12?N 95°18?W / 50.2°N 95.3°W / 50.2; -95.3
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This article was intended to be a "handout" for "lab" teaching. In other words, a teacher + hands-on activities are needed. In addition, we don't explain how to use a specific editing tool. Finally, contents should be adapted to HTML5.
the method attribute defines which of the HTTP methods is being used, usually "GET" or "POST" (see below).
Input elements come in several forms (HTML5 includes additional ones). In this introductory tutorial, we will not introduce the hairy details (there are some), but just provide a few typical examples.
Each button usually should have a name attribute. This will make it much easier to process the code. In addition, the name tag may have extra functionality, e.g. it will group radio buttons together.
Text: a simple text box that allows input of a single line of text.
checkbox: A check box that can be either on or off.
reset: A reset button allows the user to the the browser to restore the values to their initial values.
password: Allow users to enter a password. Caracters are shown as asterisks or circles.
The select element either displays as a drop down menu or a menu window from which the user can select one or more alternatives.
Note: The autofocus attribute of the <select> tag is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions, or in Firefox.
Note: In Chrome and Safari, this attribute may not work as expected for size="2" and size="3".
The text area allows users to enter larger text. This element is also used for programming through the web editors.
The principle for both is the same. The client (i.e. your web browser) sends some data to a URL. The webserver will hand over your data to the resource (program) identified by the URL, e.g. a PHP script.
The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) is a communications protocol used to transfer or convey information on the World Wide Web. (Wikipedia).
Headers that will give the server information about your browser, cookies etc.
Here is a sample message sent from the browser to the server and that request that the server sends the contents of the resource identified as http://www.example.com/index.
Some other information about the context, the server and the most importantly the content type.
HTTP defines eight request methods that a browser may send to a web server. When dealing with forms, developers usually use either the "GET" or the "POST" request.
The difference between "GET" and "POST"
GET will request a resource from the server. I.e. this is the method used when you retrieve a normal web page.
However, GET requests also may be used to transfer data to a resource (i.e. a script) that will deal with it.
In the latter case, the data are transferred in the URL which allows users to bookmark a request. Get should be used with care, since web crawlers or hackers can exploit this. Below is an example of a GET request that sends data.
POST is used to send data to a resource.
POST will include the form data to be processed in the body of the request, e.g. you can not see it in your browser.
Modern web servers now usually include a direct method that allows the server to provide the resource with data that comes from the user. The common gateway interface (CGI) which is still used for certain applications, defined how webservers can talk to external programs.
Data that is sent from the browser to the web server is specially encoded and must be decoded by the server. This has historical reasons, i.e. the Internet only could deal with a limited character set.
In addition, all non-ASCII characters (e.g. accents) are also encoded. This is why you sometimes see really ugly URLs.
In order to promote modularity and reuse of code, modern web development is usually based on a three tiers model that we show below.
XML is sometimes used as the format for transferring data between the server and client.
The principle is the same, but instead of sending a new page to the navigator, it will send data that then is incorporated with "DOM surgery" in the page from which the request originated.
When the user requests and HTML file, it is just delivered to the browser as is.
If the user requests a PHP file, then the procedure is different. PHP files are executed first by the web server and only the result (which usually is a page including some HTML code) is then sent to back the browsers. In other words, there is now way to have a look at the source code of a PHP file, if you don't have server access.
PHP code can be be small, e.g. sit in a single file. Or it may consists of hundreds of files. Many (or most) popular portalware is coded with PHP, including this wiki.
PHP code is inserted between: <?php ..... ?>. Make sure not remove any of these "XML processing instruction" tags.
Comments are inserted after //.
The HTML form (contents of a file that you might call quiz.html). Copy/Paste the contents below into an HTML authoring tool or a text editor.
What do you know about HTML ?
What is your programming experience ?
Contents of the Php file that you should call quiz-processing.php (else change its name in the action attribute of the HTML file). Copy/paste the contents below into a text editor or an HTML authoring tool that can handle PHP.
Test results are not really interesting, since the the questions themselves were uninteresting.
It's up to to come up with something that is better in all respects.
//  phpinfo(); // remove the commenting if you want to see what PHP sees.
To play with a webserver on your personal computer, install a WAMP package for Windows or a LAMP package for Unix, or a MAMP package for the Mac.
Let's examine an simple HTML example that displays two series of radio buttons. Each series is identified by a name attribute. Series one by "question1" and series two by "question2". We will present two coding solutions: Old style and new style.
This give_feedback function is triggered when the user presses the submit button. This happens because we defined in the form tag the attribute onsubmit="give_feedback().
// Made by Daniel K. Schneider, TECFA, March 2008. This is freeware.
// Let's provide some debugging information to the designer.
info = "This alert provides some debugging info to remove at later stage:\n"
+ "f.elements: " + f.elements + "\n"
+ "f.onsubmit: " + f.onsubmit + "\n"
+ "f.target: " + f.target + "\n"
+ "f.elements['question1'].checked:" + f.elements['question1'].checked + "\n"
+ "f.elements['question1'].value:" + f.elements['question1'].value + "\n"
if (score > 6) feedback = "Wow, you are a really active person"
else if (score > 4) feedback = "You are quite an active person"
else if (score > 3) feedback = "You are an active person"
Understanding how to deal with HTML forms is not trivial, i.e. at some point you may have to learn about DOM and be able to understand texts like the Gecko HTML Form Interface documentation.
In our code we included a po-pup window that includes DOM information, i.e. it will tell how what DOM "sees" in the form elements.
In other words the f variable now includes an object that represents the current state of the form and allows to retrieve various information.
The following code will loop through all form elements, i.e. all radio buttons. For each one it will first check if the the button is "check" (i.e. if the user clicked on it). If so it adds the value to the score variable which is initially set to zero.
Once we computed the total score, we then first checked if the user answered at least one question. If he didn't then we complain and stop execution.
The following code will provide feedback. The variable score holds the total score of the user. We then use a so-called if statement to provide differentiate feedback. You should notice that we start from the highest possible score if (score>6) and then provide feedback for intermediate scores e.g. else if (score > 3), before finally providing a feedback for all other cases.
The feedback variable will hold the feedback string, that then is displayed with an alert widget.
The 3-xhtml-radio-buttons.html example is nearly identical. The only difference is in the forms element.
Dealing with checkboxes is a bit more difficult. In the following example we introduce a combined HTML/JS page that shows how to deal with these.
info = "This alert shows what we can get from the form:\n"
info += "f.elements['color'] returns a list since we got several: "
info += "f.elements['color'] returns the first element (red): "
info += "f.elements['color'].value gives the first object's value: "
info += "f.elements['color'].checked gives the first object's checked: "
info += "f.elements['red'] gives a single object 3 element : "
info += "f.elements['red'].value gives the object 3 element's value: "
info += "f.elements['red'].checked gives the object 3 element's checked: "
Repeat this with different answers and study the alert box.
Also watch the URL on top.
Checkboxes are a bit more difficult to handle than radio buttons. Also, unlike radio buttons you can either choose to differentiate between check boxes by either giving them the same name but different value combination or alternatively by giving each checkbox its own name.
In the first case you have to retrieve the element by an index, in the second you don't need to.
To decide if a user checked a checkbox, you need to look at the the "checked" property.
To understand this code, you have to study both the HTML markup of the input elements and then study the results of the debugging code shown.
// This loop will list all the form elements and add some information about each.
info += "f.elements['color'] returns a list of checkbox objects since we got several: "
info += "f.elements['color'].checked returns: "
info += "f.elements['metallicred'] returns a check box object: "
info += "f.elements['metallicred'].value gives the object's value: "
info += "f.elements['metallicred'].checked returns the object's checked: "
info += "get_selected_radio_value (f.elements['colorpref']) will return: "
info += "f.elements['colorselect'].value returns the select box checked value: "
To check if the user selected a radio-button to retrieve a selection value we wrote a little function. function get_selected_radio_value (list) will take a DOM node list representing a series of checkboxes.
Which answer is correct ?
(2) Add at least another question (3) Adapt the the conditions and the feedback in the if statement. E.g.
if (score > 10) feedback = "You got a top score"
else if (score > 8) feedback = "You are ....."
else if (score > 6) feedback = "You are .... "
else if (score > 4) feedback = "You are .... "
Form design guidelines crib sheet. A 1-page guideline for designing usable forms. Print it and stick it on your wall. "We've got the Omnigraffle original, PSD (Photoshop) and PDF examples for you to download and use how you wish. Print it out, stick it on your wall, send it to your clients, generally help make everybody's forms better." (nov 2011).
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This project was initiated and completed in Summer 2017. I was asked to make a playlist of Russian instructional mp3 audio files in Panopto and then embed the link in a WordPress site that is open to the whole world.
I first created a folder in Panopto called "Russian for Everybody" and then under the folder I made 7 sub-folders. Under each folder I uploaded about 5 audio files. After that, I then created a WordPress site and activated the Panopto plugin. The Panopto Embed Handler Looks for URLs matching a Panopto session, and switches them out for the standard Panopto embed code.The files are for Russian language school but they are also open to the public. Initially I had problems with settings to make sure the site was accessible to everyone. While in the Panopto folder I made the accessibility public, on the WordPress site, I forgot to do the same settings. After I allowed search engines to index the site, that issue was solved. I also had to clear some unnecessary information on the site to make sure that it was clean and only show the important information. Finally, I included a few tips on how to use the site.


Why do I need to know this? Is anyone ever going to get this sorted?
Same as ever. Constant failure of Netflix, just stopping at 25% and telling me to check my internet connection. It is also doing it with iplayer now as well. No offer to sort out my upgrade to a V6 box from a TIVO. All making me think the only thing I really need is broadband. We find the firestick we were given for Christmas much more reliable. Why would I stay with Virgin to watch TV? It is expensive and you never seem to want sort problems (in this case 14 months on and I have moved forward not one jot!).


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Comics Lust 5/12/2018
Welcome back, Donist World Denizens! For those of you new to our site, I'm Donist, and I am joined by Donist World CFO the Reverse Obie* (my friends' Boston terrier whose fur recently swapped colors) and by our marketing director/administrative assistant/party planner/Thanos thwarter Tulip (my dog, Reverse Obie's sister). I'm gonna see it again, Denizens. That's right, tomorrow I'm gonna see The Avengers: Infinity War for the second time. Not, only am I going to see it again, this time I'm taking the person who not only encouraged my love of comics but enabled it: my Mom. Yes, my puppy executive team is a little bummed about not being able to join us, but Donist World can't afford to grease the palms of the theater staff each time the dogs want to see a movie. Know what I'm sayin'? Anyhow, be kind to each other, mind your health, keep your pets safe, cherish the ones you love, hydrate, and read some great comics. Oh, and go see The Avengers: Infinity War! Thank you for reading!
*Obie, through his dabbling in arcane magiks mixed with ancient corrupt business practices, has had not just the colors of his fur switched, but a complete overhaul of his work ethic as well…I think I'm kinda okay with the mishap.
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Comics Lust
For the Love of OGN: The '80s (Part 1)
If it seems like I keep returning to the '80s, it's because that decade was of monumental importance to the comic book industry on many levels. It was during this time that a tonal shift began to pervade both storylines and art as darker, more cynical themes took hold giving rise to both Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and Watchmen. Not only were these masterful works a reflection of the Cold War's ever-present shadow, they succeeded in bringing the creator to the forefront of readers' minds. They also heralded innovation by the predominantly risk averse Marvel and DC as they experimented with series length through the miniseries/limited series/maxiseries—comics intentionally created with a beginning, middle, and end—or with paper stock as could be found in DC's Prestige Format—square-bound comics with double to triple the number of pages on a higher quality of paper and a higher cover price. What grabbed my attention first, however, was the Marvel Graphic Novel in 1982, which boasted an 8 ¼. in. x 11 in. form factor, 64 pages, and original content that you—for the most part—couldn't find anywhere else. What you got was a not overly-large comic with noticeably more content that offered a break from the constraints of continuity and a considerably different experience than what you found in the regular titles. I was in love.
The Death of Captain Marvel
(Everythinged by Jim Starlin, colored by Steve Oliff, lettered by James Novak, published in 1982 by Marvel Comics)
The Death of Captain Marvel is the first foray into the 8 ¼ in. x 11 in. Original Graphic Novel (OGN) format that would consume my brother and my attentions (and much of our allowances) with each release and these things came out often. Now, there were other forms of the OGN, namely some of the bookshelf-thwarting Treasury editions from the '70s, but Marvel's exciting, new packaging and what looked to be the actual death of a superhero we had grown to love over the past few years in the pages of The Avengers made this a must-own book. This was also where I first took notice of the name Jim Starlin and had my interest in Adam Warlock renewed to a degree that would make that character one my all-time favorites. The art is, of course, glorious, mind-bending, and unlike anything else appearing in superhero comics, with the colors providing a glimpse into the rise of expanding printing technologies through the use of different paper stocks that could better reproduce color gradients than regular ink-devouring newsprint. The story...it carried a very tangible weight, unlike anything we had ever experienced in a comic book, one that has mostly kept this much-loved character beyond the Marvel no-character-ever-stays-dead norm. The Death of Captain Marvel still affects me to this day; I think it's time I gave my battered and beaten, much-loved copy a reread. Finding this Marvel Graphic Novel won't be easy, but at least you can read the story in the trade paperback Captain Marvel by Jim Starlin: The Complete Collection, which you simply MUST read.
The Futurians
(Everythinged by Dave Cockrum, colored by Paty, lettered by Jim Novak, published in 1983 by Marvel Comics)
Although a handful of other Marvel Graphic Novels followed The Death of Captain Marvel, the steep price tag—compared to regular comics—kept my brother and me from scooping them up; that was until the release of The Futurians. We were well aware of Cockrum from his signature The Uncanny X-Men run and his name definitely influenced our decision to pick up this new graphic novel, but it was the new group of wonderful characters gracing the cover that commanded us to pool all resources and see what it was all about. Aliens, monsters, Earth-scale threats, and a band of mismatched heroes kept this fast-paced, thrilling adventure near and dear to our hearts for many years. Sunswift, Terrayne, Blackmane, Silver Shadow (my favorite of the bunch), Silkie, Mosquito, Werehawk, and Avatar would go on to next appear in their own ill-fated series that would sadly never finish from Lodestone Comics. After I reread this Marvel Graphic Novel, I think I'll dig up The Futurians #1–3 so I can dwell on the greatness that could have been.
The Amazing Spider-Man: Hooky
(Written by Susan K. Putney, illustrated by Bernie Wrightson, colored by Bernie and Michelle Wrightson, lettered by Jim Novak, published in 1986 by Marvel Comics)
I just read this last month. I know, I know, it's been three decades since it first released, but I honestly had forgotten about this one until I realized it was illustrated by none other than one of the pantheon of comic gods: Bernie Wrightson. Luckily, this story was reprinted in The Amazing Spider-Man: The Graphic Novels collection and is definitely the standout story of the four therein. It's a magical tale of Spidey helping an eternally-young girl from another dimension face her literal demons. The story is fun and touching despite seeming at times…inappropriate…but it is Wrightson's art that brings it all home with some spectacular splash pages and lovely/horrifying monsters. I must confess that some of the panels where you see both of Spider-Man's eyes are a little off, this, however, is a minor point and otherwise the overall book knocks it out of the park. Seek this story out!
Elric: The Dreaming City
(Written by Roy Thomas, illustrated by P. Craig Russell, logo and lettering by Tom Orzechowski, published in 1982 by Marvel Comics)
If you want swords and sorcery with a heavy emphasis on the magic, P. Craig Russell should be one of the first names that come to mind. I recently mentioned Russell's mind-bending, psychedelic work a few installments ago (see "Trippin' on the Visuals") and this second book in the Marvel Graphic Novel line is a must-read entry into the world of Michael Moorcock's famous tragic anti-hero. Here is the reading order of the comic adaptations of Moorcock's work beyond Elric: The Dreaming City (which is actually part of The Weird of the White Wolf storyline but Russell's art on this Marvel Graphic Novel MUST be experienced on its own, in this format):
Elric #1–6 (Written by Roy Thomas, illustrated by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert, published in 1983 by Pacific Comics)
Elric: The Sailor on the Seas of Fate #1–7 (Written by Roy Thomas, illustrated by Michael T. Gilbert, published in 1985 by First Comics)
Elric: The Weird of the White Wolf #1–5 (Written by Roy Thomas, illustrated by P. Craig Russell and Michael T. Gilbert, published in 1986 by First Comics)
Elric: The Vanishing Tower #1–6 (Written by Roy Thomas, illustrated by Jan Dursema, published in 1987 by First Comics)
Elric: The Bane of the Black Sword #1–6 (Written by Roy Thomas, illustrated by Mark Pacella and then by Mary Mitchell, published in 1988 by First Comics)
Elric: Stormbringer #1–7 (Everythinged by P. Craig Russell, published in 1997 by Dark Horse/Topps)
If you are looking for a tale of an albino master sorcerer and his vampiric, soul-stealing sword with stunning, otherworldly imagery, then Elric: The Dreaming City needs to be part of your collection.
Seven Samuroid
(Everythinged by Frank Brunner, colored by Jan Brunner, published in 1984 by Image International)
You didn't think Marvel had the monopoly on OGN's did you? Nope. Many up-and-coming companies gravitated to this format, including this sole offering from Image International (not to be confused with the publishing superstars Image Comics). Many years before I learned of the existence of the Akira Kurosawa cinematic masterpiece Seven Samurai, this OGN inspired by that highly-inspirational film was something my brother and I positively could not pass up. Seven robot samurais, long thought lost to the ravages of time, band together to reclaim their honor and protect a struggling human colony under threat of destruction from an evil alien empire. Brunner's art is fantastic, harkening to his Howard the Duck days and at times pays homage to Moebius in this done-in-one book that does exactly what it should do: leave you wanting more. How could we not fall in love with Seven Samuroid?
This is but a tasty morsel of what the '80s had to offer in the way of 8 ¼ in. x 11 in. graphic novels, and although Marvel was king in this particular arena during this time, I'm sure you might have noticed a certain Big Two publisher I have not yet mentioned. Don't worry, though, they too threw their hat in the ring and I'll get to them as well many more Marvel offerings that I have read and/or desperately want to read in the next installment.
This Week's Reading List
Yes, I finished reading Extremity Vol. 2: Warrior and it is not only one of my favorite series of 2017–2018—there are only the two volumes—it is one of my favorite series of all-time. It is brutal, tragic, chilling, and a thoroughly satisfying journey I will gladly take on future rereads. On the new comic book front, I only had two books in my pull this week and I picked up an additional one on a whim that took me completely by surprise.
Venom #1
(Written by Donny Cates, illustrated by Ryan Stegman, inked by J.P. Mayer, colored by Frank Martin, lettered by VC's Clayton Cowles)
I know next to nothing about Venom. There, I said it. I recognize who the character is, I know he's empowered by the symbiote Spider-Man wore is his "black costume" days, I know he was an unnecessary element in the Spiderman 3 movie, and I can deduce he has a TON of fans as he has had many solo series (including one by Rick Remender I should read someday) and had hundreds of appearances in other books over the past couple of decades. I understand the kids love him, I just never completely got why…now I know. I also realize I need to greatly expand the books I've read by Donny Cates. Venom introduces you to Eddie Brock and shows us the toll the Venom symbiote has had on the character's life. We get a sense of Brock's history, some hints of the others who have possessed—or been possessed by—the symbiote, and we are introduced to the adversary/adversaries that are set to torment our hero, but half of the appeal of Venom is the tone that looks to make this a legit horror book. The other half is Ryan Stegman. Stegman is also a name I have heard about for some time and now, after experiencing his oh-so-beautiful art, it is safe to say I am a fan. Here I was not buying any Marvel comics and in walks Venom to raise my eyebrow and have me looking forward to not only what comes next, but to what other works I might have missed from these powerhouse creators. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Posted by Don McMillan at 4:14 PM
Labels: Comics Lust, For the Love of OGN
Comics Lust 5/5/2018


Mumbai, Bollywood King Shah Rukh Khan and Dabang star, Salman Khan will appear on the small screen but they do not come with each other but against each other. The relationship between the two big khans, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan is very strange. Sometimes, they become against each other and they do not like to meet with other. Sometimes, they start their friendship and declare each other as brother. Both the artists are developing their friendship and they come close each other. Now there is news that they are going against each other once again.
According to Indian media, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan are the superstars of movies and tv dramas. They host the Indian tv programs and they get the attention of their viewers. Salman Khan is the host of the most popular show, Big Boss from last 8 seasons while Shah Rukh Khan is also doing different shows on the tv and these shows also get popularity among the public. Now both the artists will be looking doing the different shows at the same time.
The most popular tv show of Salman Khan, Big Boss season 11 will be telecast at 09 pm during October this year and Shah Rukh Khan will also look hosting the show, 'Nai Soch' on Star Plus, which will also be released at 09:00 pm. The management of the Indian channel, Star Plus showed their concern for telecasting both the shows at the same time and there may be collision between these two shows. In both the shows, the super stars of Indian will appear and it will affect the rating and TRP of the show. The style and story of both the programs is different from each other and we sure that both the shows will get popularity among the public.
Big Boss is the most popular Indian tv show and it is watched in the homes with great interest. This program has highest weekend rating because Salman Khan gave the enjoyment to the viewers due to his chatter talk. On the other hand, Shah Rukh Khan brings new ideas every time to give the entertainment to their viewers. Now the viewers will decided who will be better on the small screen.


Baxter poses for photographer during a Thursday fencing practice.
That's how a lot of people react when they hear about fencing, and it has actually motivated a lot of people to join the sport.
Others, however, some simply become fencers through word-of-mouth, and that's exactly how junior Trey Baxter joined the NHS Fencing Club. After a few conversations with friends, Baxter joined his sophomore year.
Baxter had tried playing numerous sports such as basketball and baseball before he began fencing, but nothing seemed to really click for him.
According to Baxter, fencing really forces participants to not only analyze and detect their own strengths and weakness, but also the strengths and weakness of their opponents.
football, where you can just overpower someone and tackle them. You have to outthink them. You can't just use pure strength to win," Baxter said.
Being in such a competitive atmosphere can sometimes make people feel one of two ways: suffocated or motivated. Baxter admits that he falls on the motivated side.
"For every action, there's another action that can beat that. I'd say that mindset has changed me in a way because if something is not working, I'll think 'Maybe this isn't the way to go about it,'" Baxter said.
Baxter's love for fencing has rubbed off on to other people in his life. He has even inspired his little brother, Nyle, to start fencing.
Not only does Baxter find it fun to fence with his biological family, but also with his non-biological family. For a sport where opponents poke and slash each other, the fencing club seems to be a tightly knit group with a shared sense of comradery and respect.
"Everyone in fencing has to work together in order for us to achieve our goals. You have to be willing to accept advice from others to improve, so being comfortable with the other fencers is huge," Baxter said.
The idea of fencing being a giant family is a mutual feeling among other members, like junior Steven Hahn.
"When you come to high school it can be a bit of a shock. Everything seems so big and after being at the top of the food chain in middle school, you're shoved back down to the bottom. Fencing gave me people I could trust," Hahn said.
Hahn also recognizes the strong bond between him and other fencing members.
Members note that fencing is such a positive environment which offers more than just a blade and a mask: it offers friendship.
"I've seen lots of other people develop friendships through fencing. [Fencing] can be great [for] connecting [with] people," Baxter said.


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package com.drew.metadata.mov.media;

import com.drew.lang.SequentialReader;
import com.drew.lang.annotations.NotNull;
import com.drew.metadata.Metadata;
import com.drew.metadata.mov.QuickTimeContext;
import com.drew.metadata.mov.QuickTimeMediaHandler;
import com.drew.metadata.mov.atoms.Atom;
import com.drew.metadata.mov.atoms.MusicSampleDescriptionAtom;

import java.io.IOException;

/**
 * @author Payton Garland
 */
public class QuickTimeMusicHandler extends QuickTimeMediaHandler<QuickTimeMusicDirectory>
{
    public QuickTimeMusicHandler(Metadata metadata, QuickTimeContext context)
    {
        super(metadata, context);
    }

    @NotNull
    @Override
    protected QuickTimeMusicDirectory getDirectory()
    {
        return directory;
    }

    @Override
    protected String getMediaInformation()
    {
        return null;
    }

    @Override
    protected void processSampleDescription(@NotNull SequentialReader reader, @NotNull Atom atom) throws IOException
    {
        MusicSampleDescriptionAtom musicSampleDescriptionAtom = new MusicSampleDescriptionAtom(reader, atom);
        musicSampleDescriptionAtom.addMetadata(directory);
    }

    @Override
    protected void processMediaInformation(@NotNull SequentialReader reader, @NotNull Atom atom) throws IOException
    {
        // Not yet implemented
    }

    @Override
    protected void processTimeToSample(@NotNull SequentialReader reader, @NotNull Atom atom, QuickTimeContext context) throws IOException
    {
        // Not yet implemented
    }
}

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Q: java for loop performance difference I am running below simple program , I know this is not best way to measure performance but the results are surprising to me , hence wanted to post question here.
public class findFirstTest {

    public static void main(String[] args) {

        for(int q=0;q<10;q++) {
            long start2 = System.currentTimeMillis();
            int k = 0;
            for (int j = 0; j < 5000000; j++) {
                if (j > 4500000) {
                    k = j;
                    break;
                }
            }
            System.out.println("for value  " + k + " with time " + (System.currentTimeMillis() - start2));
        }
    }
}

results are like below after multiple times running code.
for value  4500001 with time 3
for value  4500001 with time 25 ( surprised as it took 25 ms in 2nd iteration)
for value  4500001 with time 0
for value  4500001 with time 0
for value  4500001 with time 0
for value  4500001 with time 0
for value  4500001 with time 0
for value  4500001 with time 0
for value  4500001 with time 0
for value  4500001 with time 0

so I am not understanding why 2nd iteration took 25ms but 1st 3ms and later 0 ms and also why always for 2nd iteration when I am running code.
if I move start and endtime printing outside of outer forloop then results I am having is like
for value  4500001 with time 10

A: In first iteration, the code is running interpreted.
In second iteration, JIT kicks in, slowing it down a bit while it compiles to native code.
In remaining iterations, native code runs very fast.

A: Because your winamp needed to decode another few frames of your mp3 to queue it into the sound output buffers. Or because the phase of the moon changed a bit and your dynamic background needed changing, or because someone in east Croydon farted and your computer is subscribed to the 'smells from London' twitter feed. Who knows?
This isn't how you performance test. Your CPU is not such a simple machine after all; it has many cores, and each core has pipelines and multiple hierarchies of caches. Any given core can only interact with one of its caches, and because of this, if a core runs an instruction that operates on memory which is not currently in cache, then the core will shut down for a while: It sends to the memory controller a request to load the page of memory with the memory you need to access into a given cachepage, and will then wait until it is there; this can take many, many cycles.
On the other end you have an OS that is juggling hundreds of thousands of processes and threads, many of them internal to the kernel, per-empting like there is no tomorrow, and trying to give extra precedence to processes that are time sensitive, such as the aforementioned winamp which must get a chance to decode some more mp3 frames before the sound buffer is fully exhausted, or you'd notice skipping. This is non-trivial: On ye olde windows you just couldn't get this done which is why ye olde winamp was a magical marvel of engineering, more or less hacking into windows to ensure it got the priority it needed. Those days are long gone, but if you remember them, well, draw the conclusion that this isn't trivial, and thus, OSes do pre-empt with prejudice all the time these days.
A third significant factor is the JVM itself which is doing all sorts of borderline voodoo magic, as it has both a hotspot engine (which is doing bookkeeping on your code so that it can eventually conclude that it is worth spending considerable CPU resources to analyse the heck out of a method to rewrite it in optimized machinecode because that method seems to be taking a lot of CPU time), and a garbage collector.
The solution is to forget entirely about trying to measure time using such mere banalities as measuring currentTimeMillis or nanoTime and writing a few loops. It's just way too complicated for that to actually work.
No. Use JMH.


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Texas's 9th congressional district of the United States House of Representatives includes the southwestern portion of the Greater Houston area in Texas. The current Representative for the district, since 2005, is Democrat Al Green.

From 1967 to 2005, the 9th covered an area stretching from Galveston through Houston to Beaumont. Much of that area is now the 2nd district. Most of the area now in the 9th was in the 25th district from 1983 to 2005.

List of members representing the district

Election results from presidential races

Election results

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2008

2010

2012

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

Historical district boundaries

From 1967 to 2005, the district included the Johnson Space Center, and from 1935 to 2005, it took in Galveston.

See also
List of United States congressional districts

References

 Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present

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Harris County, Texas

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Despite the fact that drama is regularly accorded more respectability and gravity than comedy in our culture, Groundhog Day is a not only a lively and surprising comic vehicle for the great Bill Murray, but also one of the best and most satisfying pop films of the '90s.
Few comedies are as cleverly and intricately scripted as this. The basic idea is simple: Murray, playing a grouchy television weatherman, discovers to his horror that he is living the same day of his life over and over again. And it is a day that he happens to be spending in a hick town, with a producer (Andie MacDowell) whom he desires, but cannot win.
In a fine tradition of supernatural tales, Groundhog Day never bothers advancing a rational explanation for its bizarre premise. But, once underway, no aspect of this eternal recurrence is left unexplored by director Harold Ramis and co-writer Danny Rubin. Unlike more conventional Hollywood fantasies (such as the Back to the Future series), events occur suddenly, without laborious plot set-ups.
Best of all, the film works through all the diverse moods and musings prompted by the premise, and orders them in a perfectly persuasive way. Many films have tried to emulate the magical, uplifting qualities of Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life (1946); Groundhog Day comes as close as any movie is likely to get these days, because it plumbs both the darkness and the charm of the Bill Murray persona.


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Catchment if you can: The effect of station entrance and exit locations on accessibility
Recently published:
Lahoorpoor, Bahman and Levinson, D. (2020) Catchment if you can: The effect of station entrance and exit locations on accessibility. Journal of Transport Geography. 82, 102556 [doi] [full report] [free until 2019-12-25]
The success of passenger railway systems depends on their ridership and thus the population they serve. A mechanism to increase ridership is to expose the existing system to more people by reconfiguring the station itself, for instance by adding extra entrance and exit gates to shorten the walking distance from a trip's origin or its final destination. Gates are key nodes giving pedestrians access from street network to boarding/alighting facilities and vice verse. Stations and platforms are places not points, passengers may spend up to 6 minutes a trip walking between platforms and the end of the station nearest their origin or destination. This study systematically evaluates the accessibility of train stations and the effect of constructing an additional `far-side' gate at stations with a single `near-side' entrance. A three-step approach is defined to generate an isochrone as the catchment area for any transport node. Results indicate that stations with a single gate along their platforms (usually on one end of them) have the potential to increase the accessibility to jobs and population by around 10% on average. Due to the walking network and land use characteristics, some stations will benefit more significantly by retrofitting a new gate. Also, four linear regression models are developed to illustrate the effect of expanded accessibility on the number of entries and exits at each station for two peak periods. Then, stations are ranked based on their added ridership, which can help authorities to prioritize development and allocating resources.


This has inspired me to dig out old photos of myself, depicting several styles over the years. This particular hairstyle was from 1985. Ha, I'd forgotten how I used to get teased as a kid for having waist-length hippie hair, in 1972 when I was 12 years old. I was a big fan of Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Zappa, Yes… Then it was Bowie and Bolan, before Punk hit in '77, closely followed by New Romantics… all with hair to suit the cultural movements of the time. Now it looks like the Punks are back in town!
Name: Nathan Ng Age: 54 Occupation: Musician I would describe my hair style as: Punky What my hair means to me: A symbol of my originality and a reflection of my state of mind My hair icon is: Mr David Bowie The style I've always wanted but never had: Ha! I've always had the style I wanted! My favorite era for hair is: 70s & 80s.