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Carnival Row at Disney

By stuckincustoms.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 13:01:00 +0000

Matt Ridley on putting everything in perspective I love this guy… he always has a fresh perspective on things. Daily Photo – Carnival Row at Disney When I was at Disneyland in Anaheim, I thought this would make excellent subject-matter for an HDR shot. This mix of lights and textures usually comes out pretty cool. […]


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IBM Australia signs volume distributor agreement with Synnex

By www.ibm.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 01:15:10 GMT

IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced it has selected Synnex, one of Australia’s largest IT distribution companies, as a new IBM System and Technology Group (STG) distributor. The strategic agreement enables IBM to capture a larger share of the lucrative small and medium business IT marketplace with its IBM Express volume hardware products.


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Lesson #3548 - Class Dismissed

By survivingtheworld.net
Published On :: Fri, 1 June 2018 10:30:00 -0500


Thank you, first and foremost, to theSwede. When I told you I wanted and needed to do some creative work, over a decade ago, you simply said "Okay" and were nothing but supportive. None of this would exist without you. Thank you as well to both Cannonball and Torpedo. Someday you'll be old enough to read these, and I hope you find them all as enjoyable, meaningful, and as embarrassing as they are/were intended to be.

Thank you to Mom, Dad, Hanna, Emma, my grandparents, all extended family, for giving me the experiences, insight, and humor that crafted STW. Thank you Mitch, Donna, and all for their support as well. Thank you to so many friends, innumerable to name. Your support has meant everything.

Thank you to classmates, advisors, and colleagues from the past 10 years at Cornell, NIST, and Northeastern, particularly to those who never found out about STW when it needed to remain a professional secret, and just as particularly to those who were in full support and encouragement when the secret came out. Thank you to so many students, but especially everyone from the NU ChemE class of 2015, who I am ever indebted to.

Thank you to so many in the comics/creative community, especially Danielle Corsetto, Jon Rosenberg, Joan Cooke, Christopher Moore, Jessica Hagy, Holly and Jeffrey Rowland, Sara McHenry, Gary Tyrrell, Zach and Kelly Weinersmith, Matt Lubchansky, Monica Keszler, Ryan Walsh, every artist I have collaborated with, so so so many others. Thank you for all that you have done to bring me into your world, and for all that you have done for my career.

It's been a very long time since I worked there, but thank you as well to Three Point for all those experiences at creative writing that almost certainly led to the creation of STW.

Thank you to Westley, Sprite, Wakefield, Shiv, and Bitey, too. Why not.

And finally, thank you to all of you kind readers. For however long you have read STW, thank you. I am so incredibly humbled by your support and kindness and so incredibly grateful for all that you have given to STW as well. I wish all of you whatever joy and happiness that you deserve.

STW ran for 10+ years and 3500+ comics. It's as much yours as it is mine, now.

Thank you all, so harking much.


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First Look: Disney+ Honors the Star Wars Legacy of Concept Art

By www.starwars.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:00:00 +0000

Starting on Star Wars Day, for one week you can enjoy artistic renditions of your favorite films and series.


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Celebrate Star Wars Day with Disney+

By www.starwars.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 12:00:06 +0000

Watch the debut of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian, the finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and more!


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Board Game Review: Disney Villainous

By www.thatswhatjennisaid.com
Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 02:54:00 +0000

My husband Chris and I played another game of Disney Villainous last night.

It’s another mass market game release from Ravensburger.

Refresher: mass market games are those that are typically published by a major toy company (vs a dedicated board gaming publisher),  have a lower price point, cheaper components, uncredited or corporate designers and artists, weak narrative, and are light to medium weight in complexity.

In Villainous, players take on the role of Disney Villains who are competing against each other to be the first to complete their character specific objectives. These objectives align neatly with the narratives of the Disney movies from which the characters have been borrowed. For example, Ursula must find the Trident and the Crown and place them in her lair. And she gets rid of her enemies by using binding contracts! There are six villains included in the base game (more are available through the expansions) and turn sequence for each villain is pretty simple. There are 4 actions spaces on every villains board, and a character token is used to move between them. On your turn, you move your token to a new action space, take as many of the actions visible in the space that you wish, and then draw back up to your hand size limit. Actions include:

  • gaining power tokens (the game’s currency);
  • playing a card from your hand as a one time effect or to your villain tableau (the 4 columns below your actions spaces);
  • activating a card in your tableau;
  • moving a card in your tableau to another column;
  • playing a card from another player’s fate deck as a one time effect or to their fate tableau (the 4 columns above their action spaces; when you play a card here it covers up some of the actions on the action space below, hampering their success);
  • moving a card previously played to your fate tableau;
  • vanquishing (discarding) a card previously played to your fate tableau by matching/beating the strength value of the card with eligible card(s) in your villain tableau (cards used to match/beat must be discarded).

The game ends as soon as a player has met their objective.

Since The Little Mermaid  is one of my favorite Disney movies, I played Ursula the first time we got Disney Villainous  on the table.

I really thought I had a great strategy to bring home the victory. That was a six player game that took hours and hours and I lost, as did everyone else, to the Queen of Hearts. But that first game was all it took for me to get hooked; I really enjoy playing this game. Which is odd, because I was worried it wouldn’t click with me after my last foray into mass market gaming (see my review for Horrified, also from Ravensburger, here). So how is it that a gamer girl who thought she was done with mass market games fell for a new one? I think it’s the connection I have with the Disney IP. The iconic artwork. The characters and their backstories provided in all the Disney movies I’ve watched. Their cast of allies and foes. I also feel like every player is immersed in their own narrative when playing Disney Villainous and the narratives are good. We’re all playing simultaneously but each of us is wholly encapsulated in our own storyline that makes sense, based on the movies. Horrified  presented differently; in that game all the IP was mashed up together in one setting and it didn’t make any sense. I also love the component quality in Villainous, especially the artsy character tokens, cast in jewel toned acrylic. Lovely! 

Even though Ravensburger sent me the game to play a few months ago and we’ve played with the kids and our friends before, last night was the first time Chris and I played 1 on 1 against each other. Chris played Jafar and I played Prince John.

His character’s goal was to find and arrange some specific cards in his villain tableau while mine was to accumulate power tokens. I needed to attack him repeatedly with fate cards to stop him but for several turns I was limited in doing so because of a rule we unfortunately misapplied. We didn’t permit consecutive fate attacks against the same player. This is a rule designed to protect players from being attacked repeatedly by multiple opponents but it applies only at higher player counts. Because we learned how to play the game at 6 players, we internalized the rule and forgot to drop it when playing with just 2 players. We didn’t realize and correct our error until halfway through the game and I’m convinced that is at least part of the reason Prince John (and I) lost. I also think that my character is better suited for higher player counts as it’s easier to use the cards in both my villain and fate decks to grab power tokens when there are multiple players gathering tokens themselves (one of my cards lets me get 3 tokens anytime another player has 6 or more) and when there are several players laying fate down against me (one of my cards lets me gain 1 token for every hero fate card laid down against my tableau.  By the way, you’ll be happy to know the two player games takes less than an hour. Four players is probably the sweet spot when it comes to player count for Disney Villainous  - large enough to provide more opportunities to make the most of villain and fate decks, but not small enough to allow for a reasonable length of game.

There isn’t too much analysis paralysis in the game, but players can stretch out turns from time to time when they’re grasping for a winning strategy.

Replayability might be the one weakness in Villainous. No matter which of the six characters are selected for a given session, it’s likely players will run through their entire villain deck by game’s end, leaving nothing new to discover in future games. As soon as you’ve played the game a few times, you start to understand the strength and weaknesses of each villain and fate deck and things feel less exciting. This is definitely a game where you’ll want to pick up one or more of the expansions to reinvigorate gameplay.

My kids love this game. They enjoy playing with the adults and also with each other. It’s very kid friendly. It’s easy to learn and I like that it’s a pretty gentle introduction to the take-that mechanism (as compared to say, Broom Service, which is marketed to kids but is SO BRUTAL in its take-that actions that my kids end up in tears every single time they play).

Components include plastic coated cards, paper player pamphlets, cardboard player boards and power tokens, and the aforementioned acrylic character tokens. Everything is bright and colorful and the raised lettering and fancy font on the box and other components lends an upscale feeling to the game. The rulebook is well written with detailed explanations and setup instructions.

Disney Villainous  is equally challenging and fun for all ages.

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Publisher: Ravensburger
Players: 2-6
Actual Playing Time (vs the guideline on the box): varies widely depending on player count, 45 minutes to 3 hours per game
Game type: take that, hand management, mass market

Rating scale:
OUI: I would play this game again; this game is ok. I probably would not buy this game myself but I would play it with those who own it and if someone gave it to me I would keep it.
OUI OUI: I would play this game again; this game is good. I would buy this game.
OUI OUI OUI: I LOVE THIS GAME. I MUST HAVE THIS GAME.
NON: I would not play this game again. I would return this game or give it away if it was given to me.


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24 Things, plus standard disclaimer. Thing 11.

By johnfinnemore.blogspot.com
Published On :: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 17:07:00 +0000

I've had a request for the Angela fish, so... here she is. Caution: not terribly Christmassy. 







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Distance runner Ritzenhein announces retirement

By www.espn.com
Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 13:30:21 EST

Distance runner Dathan Ritzenhein announced his retirement Thursday, closing a career during which he made three Olympic appearances.


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Distract me

By thebloggess.com
Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 17:15:27 +0000

If you’re anything like me you are fairly desperate for good podcasts to make you forget your own thoughts exist, so today let’s share.  Here are the podcasts that are my new best friends as I walk into the kitchen … Continue reading →


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Quicklisp news: April 2020 Quicklisp dist update now available

By blog.quicklisp.org
Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 19:51:00 GMT

New projects:

  • anypool — General-purpose pooling library — BSD 2-Clause
  • avl-tree — An implementation of the AVL tree data structure. — MIT
  • cl-aubio — Aubio bindings for Common Lisp — GPLv3
  • cl-interval — Intervals, interval trees — NewBSD, LLGPL
  • cl-liballegro — Allegro 5 game programming library bindings for Common Lisp — Allegro 5 - http://alleg.sourceforge.net/license.html
  • cl-mime-from-string — A one function library to return a mime-type based on the file extension found at the end of a string. ie abc.txt -> text/plain. The common types implemented are from https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Basics_of_HTTP/MIME_types/Common_types — MIT
  • cl-telegram-bot — Telegram Bot API, based on sovietspaceship's work but mostly rewritten. — MIT
  • dns-client — A client for the DNS protocol. — zlib
  • feeder — RSS, Atom and general feed parsing and generating — zlib
  • perceptual-hashes — Perceptual hash algorithms for images — 2-clause BSD
  • portable-condition-system — A portable condition system for Common Lisp — CC0
  • ten — Template System for Common Lisp — MIT
  • trivial-custom-debugger — Allows arbitrary functions to become the standard Lisp debugger — MIT
  • trivial-with-current-source-form — Helps macro writers produce better errors for macro users — GPLv3
  • vom-json — A json-formatted logger for vom — MIT
  • vp-trees — Perceptual hash algorithms for images — 2-clause BSD
Updated projects: 3b-bmfont, 3bgl-shader, 3bmd, 3bz, a-cl-logger, alexandria, april, async-process, bdef, bp, ccldoc, chunga, cl+ssl, cl-ana, cl-capstone, cl-cffi-gtk, cl-collider, cl-containers, cl-environments, cl-gamepad, cl-gserver, cl-inotify, cl-markless, cl-pack, cl-patterns, cl-python, cl-rdkafka, cl-shlex, cl-sparql, cl-str, cl-tui, cl-utils, cl-webkit, clinenoise, clip, closer-mop, concrete-syntax-tree, croatoan, cserial-port, dartscltools, defenum, deploy, dexador, diff-match-patch, dissect, djula, doubly-linked-list, easy-routes, eclector, escalator, fast-generic-functions, fast-io, flexi-streams, flexichain, float-features, fset, fucc, functional-trees, fxml, gendl, graph, gtirb, hu.dwim.computed-class, hu.dwim.def, hu.dwim.perec, hu.dwim.presentation, hu.dwim.quasi-quote, hu.dwim.walker, hu.dwim.web-server, hunchentoot-multi-acceptor, ironclad, keystone, lispqr, literate-lisp, maiden, maxpc, mcclim, mmap, modularize, mutility, nodgui, numcl, numpy-file-format, origin, osicat, overlord, parachute, patchwork, petalisp, petri, phoe-toolbox, plump, policy-cond, polisher, postmodern, pzmq, qtools, quilc, qvm, roan, rpcq, s-graphviz, s-http-client, s-http-server, s-sysdeps, s-utils, sanity-clause, scalpl, sealable-metaobjects, sel, select-file, serapeum, sketch, skippy-renderer, snappy, softdrink, spinneret, staple, stumpwm, sucle, swank-client, swank-crew, tooter, trace-db, trivial-features, trivial-file-size, vgplot, woo.

Removed projects: cl-password-store, fomus, rfc3339-timestamp, rpc4cl.

All the removed projects are removed because they no longer build. For the first two (cl-password-store and fomus), I was unable to get a response from the authors. The other two (rfc3339-timestamp, rpc4cl) the author was responsive, but has abandoned the projects.

To get this update, use (ql:update-dist "quicklisp"). Enjoy!

A number of people support Quicklisp with a monthly contribution through PayPal. I recently set up a Quicklisp Patreon page as an alternative - if you are interested in supporting Quicklisp, feel free to check it out.


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The possibilites for a disabled person to enjoy Malta

By maltaobserver.blogspot.com
Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:05:00 +0000

Disabled people shall not visit Malta if they intend to see the islands and not just stay in their hotels. There is almost nothing done in Malta to help disabled people. The pavements mostly lack ramps and are far too high. The new buses are a little bit better than the old classical ones but not enough improvements have been made. When entering or leaving a bus, persons in wheelchairs cannot manage themselves but have to rely on helpful fellow passengers due to the fact that the bus is too high up from the street. That could be helped if the buses stop close to the pavements, but very often they stop one or two meters from the very high pavement.
The old classical type of bus no longer in use
There are very few shops with ramps, a fact that makes it almost impossible to visit shops if you are sitting in a wheelchair.
The pavements are, with very few exceptions, in a condition that makes it impossible to go by a wheelchair. The main exceptions in the Gzira, Sliema and S:t Julian’s area beeing, of course, The Strand and Tower Road as well as George Borg Oliver Road. In Marsaskala, Marsaxlokk and other towns by the sea with many tourists, there are also roads that are suitable for disabled people. BUT, how to get there?


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A Maltese priest’s distorted view of the judiciary's role in society

By maltaobserver.blogspot.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:19:00 +0000

In yesterdays The Times a Maltese priest, Mgr. Anton Gaucia, complains once more that a High Court in London a few weeks ago gave a sentence ruling that “the Catholic Church can be held liable for the wrongdoings of its priests”. Mgr. Gaucia have earlier, January 8 in Sunday Times, made the same complaint. Now Mgr. Gaucia also complains over the fact that a Mr. Justice in London has ruled that “the saying of prayers as part of the formal meeting of a council is not lawful”, adding that “there is no statutory power permitting the practice to continue”.
First things first; of course the Church shall be liable for what its employees/priests do in Alphain their capacity as priests. The children in these cases were in the care of a Catholic institution. I wonder what Mgr. Gaucia would say about if a municipal employee at a daycare sexually molest a child that the child’s parents left in its care. Of course, the municipality would be responsible for its negligence and for its failure to protect a child. The same goes of course for the Church. Mgr. Gaucia may of course, probably not being a father himself in the more down to earth sense, not understand what damage the Church and its priests done to these children. The people The Observer talked to in this matter in Malta all agree with The Observer and I think it would be wise of the Church to listen to the people in this.
Second; it might soon be time for priests like Mgr. Gauci and his colleagues to realize what century they live in. The time when Catholics ruled southern Europe is gone forever. There are Muslims, Hindus, Jews and many other people of different beliefs that have and are going to have positions in the society among which, of course, also positions in a council. Does Mgr. Gauci really mean that these people must attend Catholic or Protestant prayers? Or shall they leave when such prayer is to be said? Another possibility would of course be to have, say ten, different rooms where people of different beliefs could pray in accordance with such belief before the council meeting. Mgr Gauci, please grow up and realize what reality you live in.


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Disgusting picture in todays The Times

By maltaobserver.blogspot.com
Published On :: Sat, 10 Mar 2012 10:18:00 +0000

In todays The Times you can read about an unlicensed bouncer who has been acquitted of causing the death of an immigrant outside a Paceville club. Fair enough, although it very much looks like a racist crime. A court shall have very Översätt från: svenska
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high requirements of proof. But, it is disgusting when The Times publishes a picture of the bouncer, his girlfriend and his two lawyers in a manner that gives the impression of a hero. The Times should show respect for the victim and his family and not embrace the man who is a killer no matter he was acquitted, especially as everybody knows how the bouncers in Paceville treat people. Maybe this was not a racist crime, but the publishing of the picture is racism even if The Times tries to hide it, One can wonder if this picture would have been published if the victim had been a white Maltese male or female and not a black man from Africa. Shame on The Times!


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"Paris, a Poem" in SWEDISH!

By floggingbabel.blogspot.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:30:00 +0000

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Yet again, something astonishing has arrived in my mailbox. This time, it's a chapbook titled Paris ett poem, containing a Swedish translation (surely the first) of Hoope Mirrlees' modernist masterpiece, Paris, a Poem. Mirrlees, you'll recall, is best known in genre circles for her fantasy novel Lud-in-the-Mist, in academic circles for being on the fringes of Bloomsbury, and in poetic circles for this poem.

Ylva Gislén translated the poem, wrote an introduction, provided explanatory notes, and created two collages for inclusion in the chapbook. All of it, clearly, a labor of love.

Quite a lovely  book. Published by Ellerströms.


And Speaking of Good Things . . .

The Temporary Culture chapbook assembled by Henry Wessells, "She Saved Us from World War Three," was reviewed by Michael Dirda in the Washington Post. Here's what he said:


Besides being one of the stars of “The Booksellers,” Henry Wessells is also the proprietor of the micro-publisher, Temporary Culture. His latest booklet, “She Saved Us From World War Three,” brings together an interview, essay and two letters highlighting the friendship between Gardner Dozois, the longtime editor of Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine, and Alice Sheldon, the former Washington intelligence agent whose intense, sometimes feminist sci-fi — no one ever forgets “The Women Men Don’t See” — was written using the pseudonym James Tiptree Jr. In one letter Sheldon explains that she has pretty much stopped writing because “the stories were getting to hurt too much.”

Which is pretty good coverage for a micro-press.



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Greedy Cloud’s Hidden Spring Furniture and Garden Décor Items Discovered!

By kidscomkimma.wordpress.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:00:08 +0000

Dear Idea Seeker or Ally of the Idea Seekers, I have great news!  Greedy Cloud has been chased away and Spec and Tra discovered some new spring time house and garden items that he was hiding from everyone. Check them out in my house and garden, or go see Spec, Tra and Skeeter’s houses. Here […]


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Where To Find Water After A Disaster

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:29:00 EST

After a natural disaster such as an earthquake one of your biggest if not most important priority after making sure your family is as safe as possible is to have a safe water supply. An emergency water supply is essential to your survival, depending on the level of devastation, and where in the world you live it could take several days or even weeks before help arrives.


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How To Purify Water After A Disaster

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Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2011 21:31:00 EST

In an emergency having clean drinking water is vital to your survival. If your emergency supply runs out you need to know how to purify water. To do that you have three options 1. Boiling 2. Distillation 3. Chlorination


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When The SHTF How To Prepare For A Disaster Abroad

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Published On :: Fri, 08 Apr 2011 02:10:00 EST

It seems like every other day there’s some natural disaster being broadcast on the news. From tornados, to floods, and the recent earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan. These are constant reminders that even though humanity can achieve a lot Mother Nature is still the boss. This also means that everyone should have a good grasp of disaster survival tips to prepare for when the SHTF. For most disaster preparedness means making a bug out bag and having some plan on how to prepare their home for a disasteror emergency.


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Michael Phelps Hops Around in a Speedo As Part of the Curtain of Distraction at Arizona State Basketball Game

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Published On :: Sat, 30 Jan 2016 04:00:00 -0800

The 'Curtain of Distraction' is well known at Arizona State University as a hilarious sports tactic. This time Michael Phelps came out Magic Mike style to prevent a few free throws. Just look at those sweet moves, the opposing team was bound to miss. 







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Disney Fans, There’s a Theme Park Version of Monopoly—And It’s Available Now

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:45:00 -0400

Its the perfect antidote to quarantine boredom. READ MORE...


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What to Do If You and Your Roommate Disagree on the Concept of “Social Distancing”

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 10:00:00 -0400

Here's what to say if they're a bit more lax on the definition. READ MORE...


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Length, distance and Michelson–Morley experiment

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Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 11:31:59 +0000

There are 2 types of length contraction, the physical meaning of each is explained below with the help of the example shown in Figure 1. The Earth and the star are stationary and the spaceship mobile. The 2 types of length contraction are: 1) Object contraction: In the frame of the Earth the length of...


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Discussion of the SCI-FI book “Dark Matter” by Blake Crouch.

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Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 17:55:41 +0000

Just finished reading an excellent and provocative book: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch. The image is a fantasized depiction of me discussing the physics of this book, which is based on the concept that we live in a multiverse, with three of my doppelgangers. What would be appealing would be a work of science fiction...


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Learning Disability Week 2017

By podcast.iriss.org.uk
Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2017 23:00:00 +0000

Michael McEwan speaks to Chris Creegan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) about Learning Disability Week 2017.

The theme for this year is: 'Looking back, thinking forward', which will celebrate achievements, ask searching questions about what needs to happen going forward, and engage the general public on the subject, in the hope of changing attitudes. Chris also gives us some information on SCLD - its ambitions, and current and future focus.

What's on over Learning Disability Week.

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Parents with learning disabilities

By podcast.iriss.org.uk
Published On :: Sun, 14 May 2017 23:00:00 +0000

As part of Learning Disability Week 2017, we held a roundtable discussion on the topic of parents with learning disabilities to coincide with the launch of our new Iriss Insight on the topic. The discussion highlights how best we can support families where one or both parents have learning disabilities, raises awareness of the key issues, and promotes debate and progress.

It involved Bianca Wood, People First Scotland; Gillian McIntyre, University of Strathclyde; Andy Miller, Policy and Implementation Officer at Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD); Amanda Muir, Development Manager at Equal Say; and David Barr, Assistant Director at Aberlour.

Bianca is chairperson of the People First (Scotland) Parents' Group, a self-advocacy group of parents with learning disabilities.

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Hidden disabilities: Ryan Fleming

By podcast.iriss.org.uk
Published On :: Sun, 18 Jun 2017 23:00:00 +0000

Michael McEwan speaks to Ryan Fleming about growing up with a 'hidden disability'.

Ryan is on the autistic spectrum and tells us about the challenging, as well as positive experiences he has faced from childhood right through to adulthood.

He talks about how he sees the world, how he interacts in social situations, his support network and his hopes for the future.

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Hidden disabilities: Joseph Delaney

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Published On :: Wed, 19 Jul 2017 23:00:00 +0000

Michael McEwan speaks to Joseph Delaney about growing up with a 'hidden disability'.

Joseph is on the autistic spectrum and tells us about his life experiences, and his journey to getting his music degree at university and working at Limelight Music.

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Paisley Disability Resource Centre:1

By podcast.iriss.org.uk
Published On :: Sat, 20 Jan 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Paisley Disability Resource CentreThe Paisley Disability Resource Centre actively promotes independent living through various leisure, social, educational and employment activities and services. It aims to be a welcoming, supportive and inclusive place, where people come to socialise and network, as well as taking part in activities.

Michael McEwan speaks to Kevin Cantwell, the arts group facilitator at the Centre, as well as a number of people who take part in the activities which include painting, photography and dancing.

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Paisley Disability Resource Centre:2

By podcast.iriss.org.uk
Published On :: Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:00:00 +0000

The Paisley Disability Resource Centre actively promotes independent living through various leisure, social, educational and employment activities and services. It aims to be a welcoming, supportive and inclusive place, where people come to socialise and network, as well as taking part in activities.

In this second of two episodes, Michael McEwan speaks to Jim Thompson, the web design and movie maker co-ordinator, as well as Duncan Tomlinson, a participant in the activities.

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Learning Disability Week 2018

By podcast.iriss.org.uk
Published On :: Thu, 03 May 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Learning Disability Week will take place from 14 to 20 May 2018.

Michael McEwan speaks to Linda Mitchell from the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD) about the week's activities.

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Looking back at Learning Disability Week

By podcast.iriss.org.uk
Published On :: Mon, 25 Jun 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Our roving reporter on disability issues, Michael McEwan, attended a number of events over Learning Disability Week 2018 (14-20 May) and spoke to the organisers.

We hear about 'Be the Change' campaign created by Enable Scotland, Project Ability and Mind the Gap theatre performance organised by the Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD).

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Music Credit: Make your dream a reality by Scott Holmes


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Disability Equality Scotland

By podcast.iriss.org.uk
Published On :: Mon, 10 Dec 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Michael McEwan speaks to Ian Buchanan about Disability Equality Scotland, focusing more specifically on Disability Access Panels.

As the umbrella body for Access Panels in Scotland, Disability Equality Scotland offers support and training opportunities to help Access Panels operate efficiently, link together as a network and learn from each other.

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Learning Disability Week launch

By podcast.iriss.org.uk
Published On :: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:00:00 +0000

For the launch of Learning Disability Week 2019, Michael McEwan spoke to Libby Clement from Scottish Commission for Learning Disability (SCLD); James Morton, Bake Off finalist; and Jonathan McKinstry, a nominee in the 2018 Learning Disability Awards.

This year's theme is 'community'. Communities are at their best when everyone is active in their community, connected to people within their community, and feels included by their community.

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DISNEY

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Published On :: Tue, 05 Oct 2010 09:00:00 -0700

DISNEY Teaching kids that no matter how ugly you are, you can still be a hero... but you still can't get the girl.


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What helps women who have learning disabilities get checked for cervical cancer?

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Published On :: Monday, September 7, 2015 - 13:47

This is a paper produced as part of the PROP2 (Practitioner Research: Outcomes and Partnership) programme, a partnership between the Centre for Research on Families and Relationships (CRFR) at the University of Edinburgh and IRISS that was about health and social care in Scotland. This paper was written by Elaine Monteith from ENABLE Scotland who participated in the PROP2 programme. What this research paper explores: All women are asked to go to the doctor every few years to get a check for cancer but women who have a learning disability don’t go for these checks as often as other women. The paper explore what barriers there are for women attending for checks and also looks at what could be done to encourage women them to attend.


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Impact of antiretroviral therapy on liver disease progression and mortality in patients co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C: systematic review and meta-analysis

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Published On :: Friday, November 20, 2015 - 12:29

Systematic review produced by the EPPI-Centre in 2015.This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effect of HAART and ARV monotherapy on liver disease progression and liver-related mortality in individuals co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C, including in patients with haemophilia.


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Scottish Consortium for Learning Disabilities (SCLD)

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Published On :: Friday, November 27, 2015 - 10:06

SCLD brings together some of the most respected practitioners and thinkers from across the learning disability sector who work alongside people who have learning disabilities and their families and carers.The team at SCLD is focused on delivering real change through influencing policy, identifying and sharing evidence and good practice and challenging public attitudes. SCLD aims to be a knowledge hub – offering support, information and new ideas about learning disability in Scotland.


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British Institute of Learning Disabilities

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Published On :: Friday, November 27, 2015 - 10:55

British Institute of Learning Disabilities services help develop the organisations who provide services, and the people who give support.


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Internet Reacts To Trump's Comments About Injecting Disinfectant To Cure COVID-19

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Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 19:00:00 -0700

The internet is reacting to comments made by Donald Trump during a COVID-19-related press briefing held yesterday. Trump claimed that the virus could be treated by bringing "light inside the body" or injecting a disinfectant. Thankfully medical professionals were quick to denounce these claims, and people on the internet have since been creating some excellent memes on the matter. 

This should go without saying, but please don't inject yourself with disinfectant, y'all.


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#93: Disneyland Live

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Published On :: Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:00:00 +0000


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#111: Live with Book 7 Discussion

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Published On :: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:00:00 +0000


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15.3: Yanni vs Laurel, the Social Distancing Edition

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Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:58:02 +0000

We are isolating together for this freewheeling hour of silliness where we take your Harry Potter questions and have some fun.

ALSO, SOME NEWS: Now there are TWO Patreons: One for just PotterCast, one for Roll 9 3/4 and all the other Mischief Media shows. BOTH get you access to our discord, where there are Harry Potter, gaming, television, movies. cooking, crafting, and a ton of other amazing conversations happening. PLUS lots of amazing bonus content updated weekly.

PotterCast's Patreon
Mischief Media Patreon

Also visit Mischief Merch!  We have so much cool swag there.

Also, there is a LOT of content to entertain you on your quarantine on the Mischief twitch channel — and there will be PotterCast streaming there soon. Watch the hashtag #MischiefFromHome for more!


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911 Dispatchers Making a Difference Now, Always

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Published On :: 2020-04-22T14:23:30Z

Late last month, CBS News in New York reported that 911 dispatchers in that beleaguered hub have received, on several occasions, more emergency calls than they took on September 11, 2001. Call volume in the most populated city in the US typically ranges


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Include and empower: an international conference on improving the rights and wellbeing of disabled children and young people

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Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 06:55:06 PDT

When: Thu Dec 3, 2015 to Fri Dec 4, 2015 

Where: Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
Event Status: confirmed
Event Description: Aimed at delegates from across Europe, this conference offers an opportunity to share the successes and challenges of recent developments across Europe, and to explore the creation of inclusive services for all children and young people as part of our shared vision of how they can fulfil their potential. For further information, please visit the event website


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Final Fantasy VII Remake ending discussion

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Published On :: 2020-04-06T03:32:24-07:00

Поскольку я писал рецензию, я согласился на условия эмбарго, по которым обсуждать игру я до шестого числа не мог. В итоге сложилась ситуация, когда из-за утечек все в интернете уже посмотрели концовку, а я терпеливо ждал срока и молчал.

Молчал, даже когда ВСЁ ДО САМОЙ КОНЦОВКИ ПРОСПОЙЛЕРИЛ ЕБАНЫЙ ТРЕЙЛЕР



Главный вопрос к маркетингу сквари: вы точно там не пизданулись? Вы ТРЕЙЛЕРОМ раскрываете больше, чем разрешено раскрывать в обзорах! Вы ТРЕЙЛЕРОМ спойлерите практически весь финал! ЗАЧЕМ

С другой стороны, после этого трейлера ни у кого уже не останется вопросов насчёт того, действительно ли это ремейк или ВОЗМОЖНО КОЕ-ЧТО ЕЩЁ.

В ленту лишних спойлеров не сую, так что подробности финала спрячу под кат - там и обсудим.
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Why The Flynn Dismissal Is Way Worse Than A Pardon

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Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:43:57 +0000

No, this is not like a pardon by other means. The Barr Justice Department’s corrupt abandonment of the prosecution of...


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