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Jun 30, 2006 · Directed by David Frankel. With Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier, Emily Blunt. A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine.
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The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by David Frankel and produced by Wendy Finerman. The screenplay, written by Aline Brosh McKenna, is based on Lauren Weisberger 's 2003 novel of the same name. The film adaptation stars Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, a powerful fashion magazine editor, and Anne Hathaway as Andrea "Andy" Sachs, a college graduate who goes to New York City and lands a job as Priestly's co-assistant.
The Devil Wears Prada is two films in one: a caustic, energetic satire of the fashion world and a cautionary melodrama. July 15, 2006 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…. If looks can truly kill, Meryl ...
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The Devil Wears Prada ( 6,901 ) IMDb 6.9 1h 49min 2006 X-Ray PG-13 A young woman from the Midwest gets more than she bargained for when she moves to New York to become a writer and ends up as the assistant to the tyrannical, larger-than-life editor-in-chief of a major fashion magazine.
The Devil Wears Prada (2006) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
- Kirstie Renae
- The "Sex and the City" films (2008 and 2010) are also filled with designer clothing. Like "The Devil Wears Prada," the "Sex and the City" films are also known for their designer fashion influence.
- "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (1961) is known for its iconic fashion statements and strong female lead. The classic film is known for its iconic fashion statements, which are sure to please any "The Devil Wears Prada" fan.
- "The Bling Ring" (2013) is a fashion drama about Hollywood teens. If fashion and the opulent life of Miranda Priestly are what drew you to "The Devil Wears Prada," you should add "The Bling Ring" to your watch list.
- "Julie and Julia" (2009) featured another iconic performance by Streep. As if Streep's legendary performance as Miranda Priestly wasn't enough, she went on to star as culinary icon Julia Child in the 2009 film "Julie and Julia."
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Long Before The Devil Wears Prada, This Iconic Movie Pulled Back the Curtain on the Fashion IndustryInStyle via Yahoo News· 1 year ago
Looking back on 1994, the year of InStyle's birth, if I were to choose another event that had a...
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It seems like yesterday that Andy (Anne Hathaway) and her cerulean sweater shuffled into Miranda...
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The Devil Wears Prada also stars Stanley Tucci, Emily Blunt, and Adrian Grenier.
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- My Coffee Isn’t Here. This quote from The Devil Wears Prada perfectly details that Miranda expects her staff to have what she needs when she needs it and not a moment later.
- Details Of Your Incompetence Do Not Interest Me. This line depicts Streep’s character and further solidifies her rigid demeanor as she walks with her assistant letting her know that failures aren’t of her concern.
- The Hideous Skirt Convention. Assistant Emily finds herself being catty with Andy when Andy lets her know that she has a prior engagement to attend to. Emily: Oh I’m sorry, do you have some prior commitment?
- Hire The Smart, Fat Girl. This line takes place when Miranda is inclined to let Andy know she has failed yet again. Miranda: I said to myself, go ahead. Take a chance.
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The Devil Wear Prada is a movie about a fashion magazine company, the editor was Miranda Priestly, who is played by Meryl Streep. The star of the movie is Andrea Sachs, played by Anne Hathaway. Andrea sachs decide to look for a job at a Fashion magazine company named Runway. Her goal was to work there for a year and than move on.

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The uniquely engineered ATS Vortex manifold allows smooth charge air and exhaust transfer while being compact and ensuring simple installations. Capable of 750+ rear wheel horsepower! Retains factory exhaust brake. Allows use of factory emissions equipment on 2013-current Ram pickups.
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As the demand for energy resources grew, the oil and gas industry looked north for exploration and development of offshore hydrocarbon resources. Significant discoveries were made in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions; however, these environments can be particularly unforgiving on pipelines and offshore structures with a host of geohazards unique to the area. Burial under the seabed became the common practice of protecting offshore Arctic pipelines. Innovative design considerations including installation techniques, leak detection monitoring of the pipelines during operation, and bundling pipelines together aided in the successful completion of these projects.
As design engineers on the three subsea pipelines completed in the US Arctic - Northstar (BP), Oooguruk (Pioneer), and Nikaitchuq (ENI) - all in the Beaufort Sea on the North Slope of Alaska, INTECSEA have been able to progressively improve upon design evaluations, building upon learnings from each of the previous projects.
Traditional subsea pipeline design is a stress-based approach with individual pipelines either laying on the seabed or buried to a shallow depth to protect against hazards including fishing gear or dragged anchors or for protection against upheaval buckling. In Arctic pipeline design, the extreme environmental loadings tend to require deeper burials, and due to the short installation windows and high cost of installation on-ice, may lead to the use of pipeline bundles to facilitate installation. Strain-based design is generally used for Arctic subsea pipelines due to the extreme displacement-controlled loading conditions.
This paper will discuss the evolution of the design considerations and methodologies for Arctic subsea pipelines subjected to the unique Arctic environmental loadings such as strudel scour, permafrost thaw settlement, and ice gouging. These evolving design methodologies are comprised in INTECSEA's in-house suite of Arctic Tools and pipeline design standards. Focus is also placed on the importance of appropriate environmental and geotechnical data collection, the use of limit states design, and the various trenching and backfilling aspects of pipeline design.


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Flying Mallard Duck 'Frank' Original Watercolour Painting
Frank is a Mallard Duck captured in flight. A classic British countryside scene.
This original watercolour painting is on 425gsm St Cuthberts Mill Bockingford watercolour paper. The overall size is 33cmx24cm and can be mounted in an A3 mount for framing.
All original watercolours are painted with the highest quality fine art watercolours offering exceptional lightfastness and longevity. They will be supplied with a backing board and sealed in a cellophane wrapper. Window mounts are available as an option to select. All original artwork is catalogued and will come with a certificate of authenticity as provenance.

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In recent times, the global automotive industry is working hard to develop new plastic materials to increase the fuel efficiency of automobiles due to exceptional climate change issues. Additionally majority of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are estimated to be correlated with vehicles in the road transport industry. Above mentioned facts have forced original equipment manufacturers to increase focus on automotive light weighting.
Rising effort from vehicle manufacturers to reduce overall weight of the vehicle is expected to increase adoption of composites in automotive production. Additionally, demand for plastic materials to reduce carbon emission and improve vehicle design will open new avenues for plastic producers to increase their production capacities to cater growing industry requirements.
Increasing penetration of carbon fiber composites in high end cars is expected to gain market traction over the coming years. Adoption of polymers in chassis, hood, roof, fender, floor panel, bumper, tailgate, and c-piller are gaining momentum in luxury cars. Growing consumer inclination towards vehicle design, safety features, and new variants are expected to increase demand for composite materials over the coming years.
Large number of automotive manufacturers operating in Europe and United States are working on vehicle reduction plans in order to fulfil stringent environmental norms and regulations. For instance, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in association with US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are working on program to improve efficiency of commercial and heavy duty vehicles and reduce carbon emission. These regulations are expected to increase composites market concentration in automotive industry. Thus in turns, will offer opportunity for plastics industry.
Increasing production of plastic materials
In terms of material type, the market is segmented as Polypropylene, Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polyurethane, Polyethylene, Polycarbonate, Polyvinyl chloride, and others. Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, Polycarbonate, and Polyurethane are most popular plastic materials used in automotive applications.
Automotive industry expansion in developing countries, rising demand for lightweight vehicles is expected to drive ABS plastic market. Easy availability of raw materials, low operating cost, high ductility, high stiffness, and high tensile strength makes ABS best option for automotive applications. In 2019, the global production of ABS plastics exceeded 11 million tons, with Asia Pacific accounted for more than 40% of the production capacity.
Apart from ABS plastic, polycarbonate material is highly utilized in making automotive parts. Its application areas include bumpers & body panels, dashboards, headlamp lenses, exterior cladding, and lighting in automotive. In 2019, the global polycarbonate production capacity exceeds 5.2 million tons, with more than 50% of production capacities were recorded by China, United States, South Korea, and Japan. Leading polycarbonate manufacturers with production market share are Covestro (29.0%), Sabic (28.0%), Mitsubishi (11.0%), Teijin (8.0%), LG Chem (5.0%), Trinseo (4.0%), Formosa (3.9%), and Samsung (3.0%).
Manufactures operating in automotive plastics manufacturing are increasing their production capacities by expansion and new product development strategies in order to cater growing buyer’s requirements. For instance, in November 2019, BASF introduced smart Verbund project in China to produce thermoplastic polyurethane and engineering plastics to serve growth industries in Asia. Additionally, emergence of electric vehicle industry is expected to increase automotive plastics industry market growth over the coming years.
Asia Pacific to dominate global automotive plastics market
Asia pacific automotive plastics market accounted for more than 40% of overall market share in 2019. Easy availability of raw materials and labour has increased penetration of automotive production facilities in developing nations such as in India, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand is expected to offer lucrative opportunity for raw material suppliers in this region. Continuous research & development followed by new product development in plastics is expected to open new opportunities in this industry over the coming years. Increasing production of passenger cars in Asia Pacific economies is expected to further propel the plastics industry for component manufacturing. For instance, in China more than 23 million passenger vehicles produced in 2019.
Key Market Players
- Magna International Inc.
- Lear Corporation
- Adient PLC
- BASF SE
- Compagnie Plastic Omnium
- Borealis AG
- Covestro AG
- Evonik Industries AG
- Saudi Basic Industries Corporation Sjsc (SABIC)
- Grupo Antolin-Irausa S.A.
Following is a detailed snapshot of most prominent segments in global automotive plastics market:
Segmentation by material type: Global Automotive Plastics Market
- Polyvinyl Chloride
- Acrylonitrile-Butadiene-Styrene (ABS)
Segmentation by application: Global Automotive Plastics Market
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Regional Segmentation: Global Automotive Plastics Market
- North America
- Asia Pacific
- Central & South America
- Middle East & Africa
Key Market Movements
- Growing R&D activities and development in the production of vehicle light weighting
- Increasing penetration of automotive production facilities in Asia Pacific
- Rising consumer demand for safety and enhanced features
- Adoption of composites in automotive manufacturing
- Stringent government regulations towards increasing carbon emission
Key Questions Answered
- Market valuation in terms of value and volume of the global automotive plastics market from period ranging 2015-2025
- Comprehensive market evaluation across major regions based on market segmentation
- A thorough rundown on market dynamics such as drivers, threats, challenges, and opportunities
- A clear analytical review of competition spectrum, highlighting industry forerunners, company as well as product portfolios
- Major highlights on winning marketing strategies adopted by leading players


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Serving Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, and Nearby Areas of Arizona
Over time, it is common for the breasts to begin to undergo certain changes. Due to factors like pregnancy, aging, and gravity, your breasts may begin to sag. Most women experience these changes at some point and to varying degrees. Fortunately, you can restore a perky, youthful breast appearance with a breast lift procedure.
Although breast augmentation is the most popular breast surgery choice, there are many benefits of choosing a breast lift. In general, a breast lift aims to reshape and rejuvenate sagging breasts so that they are in a more upright, free-standing position. It is important to note that a breast lift on its own does not enhance the size or shape of the breasts, although a breast lift can be performed with the help of implants if you want to augment your breasts as well.
The goal of a breast lift is to reshape the skin and breast mound, remove and tighten excess skin, and reposition the nipples and areolae. However, the breast lift comes with some unique decisions to be made during your consultation. Dr. Ali and Dr. Tamir will discuss each of these factors at length during a consultation.
Your breast lift procedure will be customized based on your unique body type and aesthetic goals. Dr. Ali and Dr. Tamir prefer to perform a Wise Pattern lift, which uses the anchor incision. The anchor incision circles around the areola, extends down vertically to the breast crease, and then horizontally along the breast crease. However, other incision patterns exist and are called the periareolar (around the nipple) and keyhole incisions. Dr. Ali and Dr. Tamir perform the Wise Pattern lift because this technique gives them the greatest amount of control over the shape of your breasts. In addition, the use of the anchor incision achieves the most lifting, making it particularly effective for women with moderate to severe sagging issues.
Dr. Ali and Dr. Tamir may recommend breast augmentation with a breast lift in order to simultaneously restore lost volume, achieve a more pleasing size and shape, and regain a more youthful breast appearance. Some women choose to add implants to their breast lift, and some do not. If you would like to increase the size of your breasts at the same time as reshaping and rejuvenating them, then your plastic surgeon can guide you to the right implant choice.
SERVING YOU WITH INTEGRITY
Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery has been providing a comprehensive range of plastic surgery services to men and women in the Phoenix area since 1996. Dr. Ali Mosharrafa and Dr. Tamir Mosharrafa were born in the Twin Cities, completed their training in Texas, and have been practicing in the Phoenix area ever since.Read More
Women who opt for a breast lift often have breasts that are deflated, pendulous, or point downwards. Ideal breast lift candidates are in good general health, have realistic expectations for the outcome of their procedure, and would like to correct sagging issues caused by:
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- A naturally large breast size
- Significant weight loss
- The aging process
If you are a smoker, you must also be willing to quit prior to your procedure and throughout the breast lift recovery period since smoking can adversely impact healing and your results.
During your consultation with Dr. Ali and Dr. Tamir, you will receive full instructions to follow during your recovery. In general, you can expect to take around one week off work and social activities and should rest as much as possible during this time. You will be prescribed medications to manage swelling and pain. You should be sure to avoid strenuous activity until cleared by your plastic surgeon.
Real Patient Results
Is a breast lift covered by insurance?
No. A breast lift is a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance. Breast reduction, which includes a lift and reduction of volume may be covered by insurance in some cases.
Do I need a breast lift or just implants?
It is true that implants alone may improve the shape of deflated breasts, However, in most cases, if the breasts have a droopy appearance, a breast lift will be necessary.
Do you lose sensation with breast lift?
No. Normal sensation of the breast and nipple is not lost after a lift. A small percentage of patients may lose specialized (erotic) sensation of the nipple after a lift.
Do you still have feeling in your nipples after breast lift?
Yes. Normal sensation of the nipples is not lost with a breast lift.
How do you shower after a breast lift?
Patients are able to take a regular shower 2-7 days after a breast lift.
How long do breast lift results last?
Depending on the size of the breasts and the quality of the breast skin, a breast lift can last 10 years or longer.
How long does a breast lift last?
Depending on the size of the breasts and the quality of the breast skin, a breast lift can last 10 years or longer
How long does a breast lift take?
Breast lift surgery takes 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
How painful is a breast lift?
Although there is some incisional pain with any surgery, breast lift is not a terribly painful operation. Most patients only require pain medication for a few days after surgery. Some do not require prescription pain medication at all.
How soon after breast lift can I exercise?
Light exercise such as walking can be done the day of surgery. More strenuous exercise that raises heart rate or makes you break a sweat can be started 2 weeks after surgery.
Is getting a breast lift safe?
Yes. While there are risks associated with any surgery, breast lift surgery is a very safe procedure.
What is a crescent breast lift?
A crescent breast lift is a procedure to raise the position of the nipple by a small degree through an incision just around the upper 1/2 of the areolar border. It does very little to change the shape of the breast.
What types of breast lifts are there?
Depending on how much the nipple needs to be raised and how much the breast needs to be shaped, there are a few different ways to perform a breast lift. A crescent lift, a donut lift, a lollipop lift or an anchor lift are all common terms used to describe the different types of breast lift procedures.
Will a breast lift reduce cup size?
It really depends on the shape of the natural breasts. In some cases, if the breasts are very ptotic (droopy), doing a lift may lead to a woman fitting into a smaller cup size after surgery.
Will a breast lift remove stretch marks?
Some stretch marks may be removed if they fall within the skin removed during the lift. Stretch marks above the nipple will typically remain after a lift.
Will breast lift affect breastfeeding?
Yes. While a pure lift does not affect the glandular tissue of the breast, having a breast lift may affect a woman’s ability to breast feed.
Does a breast lift leave scars?
Yes. All forms of breast lift place scars on the breast. These scars typically heal well and fade over time. In most cases, the scars do not show in any clothing or swimwear.
Does a breast lift make your nipples less sensitive?
In general, no. However, some patients report decreased nipple sensation after having a breast lift procedure.
Does insurance pay for breast lift?
No. A breast lift is a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance.
Does a breast lift cost more than implants?
No. Because you don’t incur the cost of the implants, a breast lift is not typically more expensive than a breast augmentation with implants.
How long does it take for breast lift scars to heal?
Scars heal very quickly, but it takes 12-18 months until the scars are fully matured.
How long does vampire breast lift last?
The addition of PRP (platelet rich plasma) to a breast lift does not affect how long the procedure lasts.
How much does breast lift cost?
Prices vary based on the type of lift being performed. Costs range from $1500 to $10,000 or more.
What is a non surgical breast lift?
There are many procedures being promoted as non-surgical breast lifts. Most of these actually do not lift the breast at all, but can change the appearance of the breast in a way that may make it look \u201clifted.\u201d These include thread based procedures, injectables (fat, HA fillers, Botox, PRP), laser treatments, Thermage and other collagen stimulators. These procedures may improve the appearance of the breast skin or add volume to certain areas to give the breast a fuller and/or lifted appearance. The simplest of all non surgical breast lifts is a great bra.
What is a partial breast lift?
A partial breast lift is typically used to improve asymmetry between the breasts. Minor adjustments are made to make the less aesthetic breast look more like the better side.
What is the vampire breast lift?
The Vampire breast lift is a procedure in which PRP (platelet rich plasma) injected into specific areas of the breast, often in combination with a hyaluronic acid filler. The PRP comes from the patients own blood, which is drawn and processed to concentrate the PRP, hence the term \u201cvampire lift.\u201d
How much is a mini breast lift?
Limited breast lifts range in cost from $1500 to $6000
What is a wrap around breast lift?
The wrap around technique involves moving the tissue in the lower pole of the breast into the upper pole without compromising its blood supply. It is particularly useful following breast implant removal.
Dr. Ali and Dr. Tamir are board-certified plastic surgeons who have been in practice for over 20 years. Specializing in breast procedures, you can be assured that your breast lift procedure will suit your cosmetic goals and preferences so you can enjoy excellent results. If you are looking for the best that the Phoenix area has to offer when it comes to cosmetic breast surgery, Mosharrafa Plastic Surgery can guide you through every step of your procedure process. To get started and begin discussing your breast lift options, contact our office by calling or filling out our online form.
Dr. Ali and Dr. Tamir understand that you have made an important decision by choosing to undergo plastic surgery, and they are committed to delivering the exceptional results you expect and deserve.

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IMPACT Silver (TSX-V:IPT
), a Vancouver-based firm engaged in silver mining and related activities including exploration, development and mineral processing in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, announced results today from the next seven drill holes at the San Juan project located 150 metres north of its producing Noche Buena mine and four kilometres south of its 500-tonne-per-day Guadalupe Production Centre in central Mexico.
According to the news release
, “This area of current drilling is testing the sub-parallel Noche Buena and Carlos Pacheco structures which outcrop 170 meters apart and dip to the west, plus a number of other recently discovered structures which occur in close proximity to the Noche Buena Vein.”
Highlights of the assay results included very high-grade silver-bearing mineralization for the Noche Buena Vein of 994.2 g/t silver over 5.67 metres true width at Z13-76 with high gold grades for the Carlos Pacheco Vein of 5.0004 g/t gold over 1.81 metres true width at Z13-77 and significant intersections for the Abulon Vein of 392.0 g/t silver over 1.64 metres true width at Z13-77.
IMPACT Silver was in the news recently when the company was featured on episode 21 of the Next Biggest Winner last weekend
Shares gained 6.33% on the news to $0.84 per share.
Currently there are 68.1m outstanding shares with a market cap of $57.2 million.


I have a lot of eyepieces for sale:
Meade 25mm MA 1.25" -- V. Good condition (slight set screw marks, slight barrel scuff)
Kellner 9mm 1.25" -- Perfect condition
Kellner 12mm 1.25" -- Excellent Condition (very minor set screw
Kellner 18mm 1.25" -- Excellent Condition (very minor set screw
Kellner 25mm 1.25" -- Perfect condition
All eyepieces are threaded for filters, are in great / perfect optical condition, and most come with either plastic cases or caps.
Asking $100 for all.


The feasibility of using semiconductor heterostructures as cooling devices is currently being studied. Utilising thermionic emission is proposed because of its potentially high cooling power. Multilayer devices have higher efficiency than single layers due to reduced phonon transport, or increased thermal resistance. We have studied the behaviour of thermionic cooling in periodic barriers using 10-layer GaAs/AlxGal-xAs heterostructures. Two methods of measuring cooling and heating are currently being investigated. Micro-thermocouples show temperature changes, but may affect readings because of their finite thermal mass. Also being investigated is the use of a non-contact optical method that relies on the temperature dependence of features in the reflected spectrum of the devices. Preliminary measurements have been carried out on direct band-gap bulk materials such as GaAs and InP and show strong temperature dependence. Cooling, either relative or absolute, has not yet been observed in our first generation devices. Any such cooling may be masked by joule heating in the comparatively large substrate on which the devices are built. Simulations are currently being carried out to determine where the most power is being dissipated in the devices.


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A Game Overview
Gunbox.io is a 2D shooting game in which you can team up with other players to kill monsters and other opponents. Kill players, monsters, dig blocks, become bigger, build base, skill your player, chose one of 14 unique class, earn points and unlock new map and skins, get all weapons and blocks, build respawn, chest, gates, be the beast one the map and get the gold crown
How to play gunbox.io.
To get points :dig blocks,build blocks,kill players,kill monsters
To give skills select class to your player and be the beast on the map :)
To get points :dig blocks,build blocks,kill players,monsters
A,S,D,W - Movement keys
Arrow (up, down, left, right) - Movement keys
1,2,3,4 - slot selection
Enter - chat
In the bottom left corner you have skill points try new combinations and find which one is the beast for you build castles and defend them always build respawn(bed) to have respawn, get new weapons try new classes, there are 14 unique classes choose which one is the beast for you
More Games Like Gunbox.io
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Play Game on Platforms
- Web browser (Windows, Chrome OS, Linux, MacOS, Android, FireOS, iOS)
What is browser requirements to play Gunbox.io?
Requires browser support HTML5
Is Gunbox.io a free to play?
Yes, Gunbox.io is play free online HTML5 Games.
Is Gunbox.io game available on store now?
Yes, Gunbox.io game is available on store.
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But they can hear you have fun learning about the Final Frontier tonight at the Museum of Discovery.
Tonight offers a great lineup for May’s Science After Dark! The Central Arkansas Astronomical Society will be there with telescopes and more, a planetarium will be set up downstairs, Kevin Delaney will present #thespacestrugglesarereal and more!
Science After Dark is only for those kids who are aged 21 years and up. Admission is $5, but is free for Museum members.

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|Title||Wintertime concentrations and sinks of atmospheric particulate carbon at a rural location in northern Michigan|
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|Year of Publication||1988|
|Authors||Cadle SH, Dasch JMuhlbaier|
Particulate elemental carbon, organic carbon, and SO4-2 wintertime atmospheric concentrations were determined at a rural site in northern Michigan during two winters. Examination of the concentrations, based on both surface-wind direction and backward-trajectory analysis, indicated that concentrations were significantly influenced by the long-range transport of pollutants. Measurements of the wet- and dry- deposition rates of elemental carbon showed that it is removed primarily by wet deposition at this site. The dry deposition velocity of elemental carbon to a snow surface averaged < 0.2 cm/s during most of the study, but was considerably higher for one period during which it appeared to be influenced by large particles from local sources. A comparison of the scavenging ratios of SO4-2 and elemental carbon shows that snow removes SO4-2 at least twice as efficiently as elemental carbon. This difference implies that the atmospheric residence time of elemental carbon in the winter will be considerably longer that that of SO4-2, if precipitation occurs. In the absence of precipitation, the estimated residence time of elemental carbon is at least 6 days. These results suggest that elemental carbon can be transported long distances and, thus, may degrade visibility and have other effects over wide regions.


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Lady Diana Cooper's chair
Lady Diana was born into the Manners family, the Dukes of Rutland, in Bruton Street, London on 29th August 1892. She spent part of her teenage years at the ducal seat, Belvoir Castle, Rutland. She married Conservative politician, diplomat and author Alfred Duff Cooper, in 1919. Their son John Julius Norwich, the diplomat and historian, was born in 1929.
Duff was made ambassador to France in 1944. After leaving the ambassadors residence they moved to Chateau de Fermin, Chantilly where they remained until 1960.
From the 1920s onwards Diana was friends with many of the leading actors, artists and writers of the period including Cecil Beaton, Nancy Mitford, Evelyn Waugh (Waugh and Mitford knew her as "Honks" *), Graham Greene, Greta Garbo. Diana was herself and actress on film and stage. She was given the epithet, "the most beautiful woman in the world" and was painted by Sir John Lavery among others.
(*When Nancy Mitford started on her first biography, a life of Madame de Pompadour, she found it difficult to imagine who her readers would be. So she asked her friend Evelyn Waugh to “just put on a P.C. [post card] the name of a typical reader—he whom I should be out to entertain without irritating.” He suggested two friends to whom a number of letters in this collection are addressed:
Honks & Pam Berry [i.e., Lady Diana Cooper and Lady Pamela Berry, the wife of the proprietor of The Daily Telegraph and a famous political hostess]…"Write for the sort of reader who knows Louis XV furniture when she sees it, but thinks Louis XV was the son of Louis XIV and had his head cut off."
Love From Nancy: The Letters of Nancy Mitford, edited by Charlotte Mosley)
Diana had a home in Little Venice whose interiors were photographed by Derry Moore and published in several books, including, "The English Room" in 1985 with co-author Michael Pick. The cloakroom, page 123, features this chair.
It is almost certainly French and dates to c.1870-1880. It probably came from Diana's Chantilly home. Constructed of black painted tubular iron with gold arabesque patterns and lines in a gothic manner. There are four brass castors and two ormolu finials (one top half replaced). The back and seat are upholstered in the original dusky red horsehair fabric, as it appears in the photograph, over springs.
A unique and substantial chair with impeccable provenance to grace your conservatory, bedroom, lounge or indeed perhaps cloakroom...
Lady Diana Cooper, London (probably Chantilly).
Sale of Little Venice, London house contents on behalf of John Julius 2nd Viscount Norwich, by Dreweatts, Newbury. November 2016. Lot 33 (Note: the top half of the left finial was missing at the time of this sale and is now in facsimile).
Antiques.co.uk Ref: GUC5D5K9
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I had read somewhere that Bing Cherry is a universally flattering red. Now, I'm not one to wear red lipstick. It's just not in my comfort zone. Not that I haven't ever tried and I will wear the occasional festive shade but that's my point exactly. The color is maybe a little too festive for me to wear regularly. For my wedding anniversary however, I thought I might test drive Bing Cherry.
|Chanel Dragon on left, Bing Cherry on right|
I swatched it next to the Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in Dragon which I had originally planned to wear before I got my sample of Bing Cherry. Dragon is a liquid lipstick so in the back of my mind, Bing Cherry may work well as the base lipstick and I could possibly use Dragon on top like a gloss. As I put on Bing Cherry, I was reminded of the things that make me avoid red lips. First, I have full lips. I don't need to emphasize my pout. Second, a color so rich is high maintenance and must be applied with care. I get really unhappy when my lipstick looks haphazardly applied (nude shades are more forgiving). But lipstick is often the last thing I put on so I'm usually in a hurry by the time I get to it. Rushing, of course, did not work. And I did end up mixing shades on anniversary night. Sorry no picture. I really was in a hurry.
The picture below is all Bing Cherry. I did not apply a lipliner or gloss. It's a deep red with the tiniest plum sprinkle and a cream finish. I wasn't sure that I liked the cream finish very much. I feel like it killed some of the vibrance of the color and left me looking for a little shine. But if you're going for cherry-kissed (apply blot, apply blot and leave a stain) look, I think that it's a good shade for that purpose. I also want to add that on me, if I apply a very thick coat of Bing Cherry, it becomes very dark. The slightly red-stained look seems more appealing.
I generally like Laura Mercier lipticks. I like the creamy feel. I like that they're not drying and they come off completely when it's time for bed. This one passes all the tests for lipstick, including an acceptable wear time. The color is definitely wearable but may be out of character for me. If you're looking for a red for fall, it's one to consider.


The National Minimum Wage Act CAP N61 LFN (repeal and re-enactment) Bill, 2019, has been read for the third time and passed by the Senate on Tuesday.
A report by the Ad hoc committee on National minimum wage was presented by Senator Francis Alimikhena.
The Senate then dissolved into the Committee of the Whole for the clause by clause consideration of the report of the Ad-hoc Committee.
During deliberation on the report of the committee, Senator Ahmad Lawan said, “The Ad-hoc Committee promised to give a new minimum wage to Nigerians and they have fulfilled the promise. This gesture should be appreciated. We do not have to wait until we are threatened with strike action before we take action. The Nigerian workers must show that the government is paying them and they are paying the government in service.”
After the bill was passed, Senate President Bukola Saraki said, “I want to commend the leaders of the organisations of the union. Let me also state that as government, we should ensure that at times like these, we should not wait for there to be strikes to do what is truly deserving for our workers.”


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Molecular Line Transfer Calculations in Star Forming Regions
Date: 2 July 2010
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University of Exeter
PhD in Physics
This thesis describes the development, benchmarking and application of a non-LTE, co-moving frame Monte Carlo molecular line radiative transfer module for TORUS. Careful attention has been paid to the convergence, acceleration and optimisation of the code. I present the results of the application of the code to various benchmarking ...
This thesis describes the development, benchmarking and application of a non-LTE, co-moving frame Monte Carlo molecular line radiative transfer module for TORUS. Careful attention has been paid to the convergence, acceleration and optimisation of the code. I present the results of the application of the code to various benchmarking scenarios, including a collapsing cloud, a circumstellar disc and a very optically thick cloud of interstellar water. Benchmarking is an essential step in verifying the accuracy and efficiency of the code which is vital if it is to be used to analyse real data. In all cases, the code was able to accurately reproduce either the expected analytical solution or (in the absence of such a solution) was able to produce results commensurate with the results of other codes. In order to facilitate the motivating radiative transfer calculations of a star-forming cluster simulated using smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) performed in this thesis, it was first necessary to devise and test an algorithm that efficiently maps an irregular distribution of smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH) particles onto a regular adaptive mesh. Whilst the algorithm was designed with this in mind it has also been used to study the effects of radiative feedback in circumstellar discs as well create a synthetic survey of a simulated galaxy. Bate et al.'s particle representation was resampled onto an adaptive mesh to enable me to use TORUS to obtain non-LTE level populations of multiple molecular species throughout the cluster and create velocity-resolved datacubes by calculating the emergent intensity using raytracing. I compared line profiles of cores traced by N2H+ (1-0) to probes of low density gas (13CO and C18O (1-0)) surrounding the cores along the line-of-sight. The relative differences of the line-centre velocities were found to be small compared to the velocity dispersion, matching recent observations. The conclusion is that one cannot reject competitive accretion as a viable theory of star formation based on observed velocity profiles.
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In the realm of automotive exploration, where intrepid brands vie for supremacy, a new nameplate emerges from before, introducing the Subaru Crosstrek. Formerly known as the XV, this small SUV has been rechristened and reimagined, and boldly seeks to redefine the fiercely competitive category it initially pioneered.
Subaru has long since captivated the hearts of our intrepid Kiwi souls, beckoning us to not only embrace the thrill of the road but explore what may lie beyond the beaten track. With such fearless adventurers such as the Outback, Forester (and in many ways the WRX) in their arsenal, and armed with the ‘go anywhere’ Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive capability, Subaru has urged us to head for the destinations we yearn for, and make the most of our fleeting time on this celestial plane.
Ok, that’s enough ‘treky’ talk.
In 2012, Subaru introduced the XV, a vehicle that revolutionised the small SUV category and gained a significant following in New Zealand, now boasting over 7000 owners (in NZ units sold alone). Now, with the Crosstrek, Subaru is looking to add some excitement to the segment and reinvigorate it once again.
When it comes to the new moniker, Subaru believes that “Crosstrek” (the new name for the XV) truly encapsulates the essence of this vehicle—an All-Wheel Drive small SUV capable of traversing any terrain, be it the concrete jungles of the urban landscape or the untamed wilderness of outdoor adventures, and that their symmetrical 4WD system is the key to its success, distinguishing it from many other vehicles in the busy small SUV category.
Subaru says that while other brands in the segment may offer vehicles with increased ride heights and protective trim, most are limited by their two-wheel drive configuration when faced with challenging terrains. The Crosstrek, on the other hand, is equipped with the latest iteration of Subaru’s symmetrical AWD system, and features improved steering feel on loose roads and enhanced overall precision. The Crosstrek also incorporates the advanced X-Mode system, enabling you to confidently tackle less-than-ideal surface conditions at low speeds. In short, the Crosstrek is not just a jacked-up car; it’s a small SUV with genuine off-road capability.
The Crosstrek comes in three models, AWD 2.0 Premium, AWD Hybrid, and AWD Hybrid Premium. The 2.0 Premium variant boasts a sporty yet refined 2-litre direct injection boxer engine (115kW/196Nm) paired with an 8-speed lineartronic transmission. The hybrid models feature the same powertrain as the outgoing XV, combining a 2-litre engine (110kW/196Nm) with 12.3kW (66Nm) hybrid technology and a 7-speed automatic transmission. The Crosstrek may not be the most fuel-efficient or CO2-friendly option in the category though, with petrol and hybrid variants consuming 7.2l/100km/165g/km and 6.5l/100km/ 147g/km respectively.
Although the Crosstrek shares its frame with the XV, its platform has been enhanced to offer a 10% increase in rigidity while minimising noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH). The exterior design features a floating hexagonal grille and sharpened LED headlights, giving it a refreshed look. All variants showcase new texture wheel arch cladding that reduces wind turbulence and resistance and the textured mountain motif on the rear door side plates and lower trim of the tailgate, symbolises the Crosstrek’s adventurous spirit.
The interior has been redesigned with better convenience, trim and advanced infotainment technologies in mind. Across the range, you’ll find a large 11.6-inch high-definition touchscreen as standard, and Siri stands ready to assist. The Crosstrek has ‘cut the cord’ too, so along with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, there’s a wireless phone charger located at the front of the centre console.
Beyond the lavish materials and refined finishes, (tricot with tetra embossing or leather accent seats), improving comfort and support for occupants was a key objective for the Crosstrek’s designers. Working in collaboration with a medical school, Subaru identified that ride comfort is affected not only by vibration but also by sound and changes in visual information due to head movement. As a result, the front seats have been completely redesigned based on the human body structure, and the seat rails are now directly mounted to the chassis to reduce swaying motion. These changes have led to a 44% reduction in head sway, even on bumpy roads, making the Crosstrek a more comfortable ride.
In terms of safety, the Crosstrek leaves no stone unturned. It comes equipped with the latest generation of Subaru’s ‘Eyesight’ Driver Assist technology, featuring stereo cameras with an expanded field of vision compared to the outgoing XV. With 12 individual safety features, including a Pre Collision braking system, adaptive cruise control, lane centering, and speed sign recognition, the Crosstrek offers all round, comprehensive protection. It also introduces a new camera with pedestrian and cycle detection, along with front and side radars to aid collision avoidance at intersections with poor visibility.
Additionally, Subaru’s driver monitoring system is a first for the Crosstrek, and a total of 9 airbags, including a passenger side cushion airbag and side airbag (another first), further enhance safety. Premium models of the Crosstrek even include a 360-degree panoramic monitor that combines images from four cameras to provide a bird’s-eye view, assisting the driver in navigating blind spots during parking.
For the test drive, Subaru had mapped out a two hour loop that began and ended at the McCallum Residences near Clevedon. The route covered various road conditions (there are a lot of road works being undertaken there), and included the tight twists and turns of the Hunua ranges.
Although only the 2.0 Premium model was available for testing (the Hybrids are still on the boat), it provided a comfortable and composed ride. The Crosstrek handled well on the tarmac, displaying the stability and poise of a much larger vehicle. As we gently hugged the picturesque Kawakawa Bay coastline, the SUV’s Intelligent Drive system ensured optimal engine economy, while the suspension effectively absorbed rough road surfaces, delivering a calm and serene driving experience.
However, as we headed into the ranges, we engaged ‘sport mode’ and let it play a little. The Crosstrek’s steering felt positive and precise, making the drive thrilling and engaging, it felt well balanced in the corners and as advertised, my head didn’t bob around much at all – just nodded in appreciation. The lane keep alert system did intervene frequently (it is there to help keep you safe after all), but it can be adjusted or turned off for those seeking a more adventurous driving experience.
After swapping drivers, the road widened, granting the Crosstrek the freedom to unleash its more straight line potential. While not a sports car by any means, it effortlessly traversed the national speed limits, displaying an unperturbed powertrain.
Alas, our voyage did not include an off-road segment, meaning that the evaluation of the Crosstrek’s X-Drive capabilities and conquering prowess of rugged terrains for another occasion. Nonetheless, regarding on-road prowess (for which it will probably spend the majority of its life), the Crosstrek is a remarkably composed SUV.
The Crosstrek is an excellent choice for city dwellers who enjoy adding some spice to their weekends and venturing off the beaten path. Its versatility allows it to accommodate your family and tackle adventurous journeys, while still being suitable for everyday use – and more importantly for many, the confidence provided by the AWD system should not be underestimated.
So in true treky speak, based on the success of the XV, the Crosstrek is sure to ‘live long and prosper!’


Environment Canada has issued a frost advisory for Toronto on Monday morning.
An initial advisory was issued on May 10, as temperatures near zero are expected to result in frost or freeze conditions.
“Along with these frost or freeze conditions a few centimetres of snow are possible this morning,” reads the advisory.
“Near freezing temperatures at night are expected to persist for much of the week as a cold air mass has settled into the area.”
According to Environment Canada, May 11 marks the beginning of the 2020 Frost Advisory season for these regions in Ontario.
While it is expected to feel like a crisp 1°C this morning, it’s going to be 7°C later this afternoon. There is a chance of snow mixed with rain.
It will dip to -3°C tonight.
Sunshine is expected to continue to return on Wednesday, but rain will be taking over again later in the week.
Temperatures are expected to rise again, and will feel more like spring at 21°C by Friday afternoon.
But don’t forget your umbrellas this week when you head out and social distance.


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Diakonia joins global campaign for climate justice
Diakonia is joining the global Act Now for Climate Justice campaign. Climate change affects everyone but especially the most poor and vulnerable people. Please support the work for climate justice by signing the petition!
Our leaders must deliver fair and effective international climate action at a level adequate to stop catastrophic climate change while enabling the world’s poorest to continue to develop in a sustainable way.
A new climate agreement
In December 2015 there is a climate conference in Paris (COP21) which is an important step in moving the world towards a low-carbon, resilient future. Ahead of this conference all countries will put forward their commitments, coming up with an agreement that provides the basis for global actions on climate change. We need an agreement that brings climate justice – stopping the catastrophic consequences of climate change and ensuring sustainable development for all.
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The American love affair with the automobile is powered by gasoline and diesel fuel, both produced from petroleum. But experts are turning more of their attention to alternative sources of liquid transportation fuels, as concerns mount about U.S. dependence on foreign oil, falling domestic oil production, and the environment. This book explores the potential for producing liquid transportation fuels by enhanced oil recovery from existing reservoirs, and processing resources such as coal, oil shale, tar sands, natural gas, and other promising approaches. Fuels to Drive Our Future draws together relevant geological, technical, economic, and environmental factors and recommends specific directions for U.S. research and development efforts on alternative fuel sources. Of special interest is the book's benchmark cost analysis comparing several major alternative fuel production processes. This volume will be of special interest to executives and engineers in the automotive and fuel industries, policymakers, environmental and alternative fuel specialists, energy economists, and researchers.For these fuels this additional capital cost was translated to an equivalent per- mile additional operating cost, where the ... cost. For this calculation it was assumed that a typical car was driven 15, 000 miles per year over the course of 7 years.
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A final thought on kindness...
One advantage that comes with age is the knowledge of life as a school for learning - The problems we encounter can lend themselves as lessons in the human condition and the need for kindness.
It's a rare day when you won't meet someone that doesn't need an encouraging word or smile; even the small gesture of opening a door for the person with their hands full or the compassionate ear of a friend when the world feels like it is falling apart lets us know "that this too shall pass." “Kindness" is an awareness of the needs of others.
In the book of Job, we see the lesson of trial, suffering, and a reversal of fortune. In the midst of Job's suffering he cried out, "A despairing man should have the kindness of his friends." That is what Job had hoped for during his trials. He was counting on his friends for encouragement and instead received criticism.
Truth be known, we all need sympathy and support in trials because we all stumble, needing the help to get up.
Sometimes, the needs of others help us notice within ourselves a lacking generosity; You become aware that maybe "I don't really pay attention to people: to what they’re telling me, to their body language, to their tone of voice.” The conscious act of engaging without judging whether the individual deserved to be treated kindly or not.
We all could practice being present to the moment by being attentive to the needs right in front of us. It is a display of the kindness of God by offering our compassion when people feel they have failed or make mistakes rather than judging them harshly. This is to not take advantage of people's vulnerabilities.
By the acts and gestures of kindness we validate that they mean something to us, even if they are a stranger. Our kind words have the power to lift a person out of a bad mood and brighten the day. It’s a way to remind the other that God loves you and your life matters even in the muck and mire of trials because HIS kindness is boundless.
Let's open up the doors of Faith, Hope and Love by our acts of kindness.
To Jesus through Mary-Susan Sabahi

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If by "life after death" you mean a continued existence after one's body dies, then I think the only way we can "care" about it is by trying to figure out what that would be exactly. Figuring this out could lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves. What would persist is, in itself, interesting.
because even if it were true, it causes us to devalue the opportunity, challenges, and life we know to exist. Life after death serving as an incentive for good human behavior is not the most noble reason to be good.

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Active matter in space
Giorgio Volpe, Clemens Bechinger, Frank Cichos, Ramin Golestanian, Hartmut Löwen, Matthias Sperl and Giovanni Volpe
npj Microgravity, 8, 54 (2022)
In the last 20 years, active matter has been a highly dynamic field of research, bridging fundamental aspects of non-equilibrium thermodynamics with applications to biology, robotics, and nano-medicine. Active matter systems are composed of units that can harvest and harness energy and information from their environment to generate complex collective behaviours and forms of self-organisation. On Earth, gravity-driven phenomena (such as sedimentation and convection) often dominate or conceal the emergence of these dynamics, especially for soft active matter systems where typical interactions are of the order of the thermal energy. In this review, we explore the ongoing and future efforts to study active matter in space, where low-gravity and microgravity conditions can lift some of these limitations. We envision that these studies will help unify our understanding of active matter systems and, more generally, of far-from-equilibrium physics both on Earth and in space. Furthermore, they will also provide guidance on how to use, process and manufacture active materials for space exploration and colonisation.


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Behind Closed Doors by Sarah Webb provides an interesting insight into the friction that often exists between career women and stay at home mums. Both groups are somewhat self-focussed and have little tolerance of the different choices others have made.
The story focuses on Amy a young woman in a relationship but not ready for the obligations of children. She tries to stay in touch with her friends who are now married with children but finds this difficult, particularly when they show no empathy towards her situation.
The story moves through a few twists and reveals that neither group has the perfect life that they like to portray and that understanding and tolerance would go a long way to making for more peaceful relationships.
Behind Closed Doors is an interesting read and part of the Quick Reads series.

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The itinerary usually takes travelers to unfinished infiltration tunnels (said to be built by the North), the barricaded Freedom Bridge (used to return prisoners at the end of the war), Nuri Peace Park, the Dora Observatory and the Mount Odu Observatory. Also known as Unification Hill, the Mount Odu Observatory is a highlight, providing voyeuristic travelers with binoculars and 360-degree views across the peninsula. From this perch, you'll see the modern cities and cars of South Korea in one direction, juxtaposed with marshy landscapes up north. While largely desolate, you might spot a glimpse of graceful white cranes, eagles, bears, goats or deer. Some tours also provide the chance to speak -- or go hiking -- with North Korean defectors to better understand what life is like across the border. "There are some farmers living within the DMZ on the North side," says Cockerell. "By and large, North Korean lives are very difficult." Even though you're tethered to a guide, the broader DMZ experience can pack in a few surprises, from the unexpected wildlife to a contemporary art museum , a three-hole golf course and the off-chance celebrity sighting. And if you would like to see a few aspects of the zone sans tour guide, you can visit the powerful DMZ Museum or Unification Tower -- both of which are open to independent travelers on the South. "I have been to the DMZ over 169 times and I have many great memories from this area," says Cockerell.
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Respect and devotion radiated toward those at the top of the social order. Benevolence and reward flowed back. This is reflected in the Korean language, which has seven distinct forms of speech to handle all possible social situations. Knowing which to use depends on the relative status of the person being addressed. The most basic measure of position is age. Showing respect to a parent, and by extension to any elder, is among the most important behaviours of all. The tradition of communal aging makes it easier to determine one’s relative status. All else being equal, people with the same birth year are on the same social level. It doesn’t matter if they were born in March or November.
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The former England captain, making his first appearance for the Galaxy since his loan spell with the Italian club, attempted to jump over a barrier as he left the field at half-time into a section of the crowd that had been jeering him.
He was held back by security staff, members of whom were also needed to restrain an angry fan who left his seat and rushed towards the footballer.
"We regret the incident that happened at the end of the first half of the friendly at The Home Depot Center," Arena said in a statement.
"While it is important that our fans remain free to voice their opinions, they must do so in an appropriate manner. We appreciate our players and fans passion for the team and the game, but we all must aim to hold ourselves to higher standards."
The 34-year-old Beckham received a less than friendly welcome at his first home game after returning from a five-month loan spell at Milan that caused him to miss the start of the Galaxy's season - angering fans who now question his commitment.
Throughout the first half of the game he was subjected to jeers and obscene chants.
On the boos, Beckham said: "It's to be expected. Sometimes it goes beyond it. The majority of the fans have been great."

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$1.6 Billion A Year Is No Joke: How Does Riot Games Make All That Money?
League of Legends: A Legendarily Popular Esport
Did League of Legends Really make $1.6 billion in just a year?
League of Legends is currently the most-played online game in the entire world. Even as far back as late 2013 has League of Legends seen massive growth in player base. According to the Riot Games blog, there were over 67 million players competing against each other in League of Legends every month. This information translates to “more than 27 million people play[ing] at least one game of League every day” and nearly 8 million players engaging in a match during daily peak hours (RiotGames).
This number has stayed at least consistent according to their blog, but it would not be a wild guess to see if those numbers have increased since then—it has been over two years since that post, after all.
It is no surprise to see League of League of Legends is topping the charts when it comes to revenue in the PC gaming world. As we’ve seen just a few months ago, Worlds 2015 has seen venues around Paris, London, Brussels, and finally ending in Berlin. On a more consistent basis, Riot Games hosts the League Championship Series (“LCS”) for both the North American and European regions.
Even at this very moment, players are enjoying tournaments hosted by Riot. Currently, we are mid-season and six teams from each region (North America, Europe, Korea, China, and Taiwan) are duking it out in Shanghai, China, for the 2016 Mid-Season Invitational.
Counter-Logic Gaming's midlaner, Huhi, alongside the team’s support player, Aphromoo, as they are interviewed by Eefje “Sjokz” Depoortere after their surprising win against SK Telecom T1 on Day 3 of the 2016 Mid-Season Invitational. It is costly to hold formal interviews, lighting, streams, and other activities off-stream in addition to holding these events in general.
With events such as Worlds only getting bigger by the year, the question arises: How does Riot Games make all that money?
Just in case you skimmed the first two sections, that is four different countries for one championship. It doesn’t take many guesses that it was quite pricey to set up four different venues in four different countries across Europe, especially in the span of just one month for one tournament. Just a few months later, players are finding themselves in China to duke it out yet again.
A wide shot displaying the venue in Berlin. There was a unique viewer count of 36 million people watching—not including viewer counts with multiple spectators or the attendees in each venue.
The cost for the 2015 World Championship prize pool was $2,130,000. As we all know, SK Telecom T1 walked away with a hefty one million dollar prize (as well as being the world champions, of course). However, each of the 16 teams participating in the tournament got their fair share of money. Runner-up KOO Tigers went home with $250,000 in their pocket, and semi-finalists Fnatic and Origen received $150,000.
In addition to circulating tournaments like Worlds or the LCS, Riot Games is also responsible for paying player salaries, advertising, maintaining numerous servers, general overhead, and of course, the fantastic casters and employees we see on the day-to-day. For a free-to-play game, that’s an awful lot of revenue they’re generating.
Riot Makes $2.64 Million Per Day
Numbers and statistics on how much Riot is really making.
According to the records from SuperData Research, League of Legends earned over $1.6 billion in revenue. For comparison, the runner up for the free-to-play PC games was Crossfire, earning $1.1 billion.
Other games with a similar competitive feel and following also climbed on said list; DOTA 2 ranks at #8 with $238 million, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive follows suit at #9 with $221 million. To put things in perspective, free-to-play titles or other freemium games on the PC earned a total of $32 billion last year, meaning League of Legends accounts for five percent (5%) of the total sales in 2015.
Of course, free-to-play games thrive on microtransactions. Microtransactions, originating as a form of “digital commerce” typically seen in mobile-apps, have long been introduced to the gaming scene.
Even as far back as early MMORPGs where private servers reigned supreme were microtransactions prevalent, though they were dubbed as “donator items” or “subscription items.” These transactions are notorious for the “pay-to-win” phenomena, but League of Legends has maintained some form of integrity with microtransactions.
A screenshot from the League of Legends’ client featuring a part of the store page. Here, users are able to purchase RP for the set prices.
Almost all of the microtransactions seen in League of Legends are either cosmetic or a short-cut to unlocking characters. The real-life currency used in League, Riot Points (“RP”) can be spent on characters in the game (“champions” or “heroes” as heard in other MOBAs), runes (stat-boosting aspects that can be changed before a game begins), and skins.
Both characters and runes are purchasable using the other currency, Influence Points (“IP”), and are completely obtainable without dropping a single cent. Skins are the only item that is purchased with solely real life money, and they have no real influence on the game.
With the prevalence of microtransactions, money is flowing literally all the time for mobile apps or online games. Every second, Japan spends an average of $58 in said transactions for apps on their phone. In comparison, League of Legends earns an average of $31 a second in microtransactions, or $2.64 million per day on average (WebpageFX).
Two "skins" from League of Legends featuring Teemo and Ezreal. On the left is Teemo who has the most skins in the entire game (alongside another character, Annie). Right features Ezreal's "Pulsefire" skin, costing 3250 RP, or roughly $25.
…Free-to-play game, right?
After all, you don’t really need skins.
According to a thread on reddit.com, some users have reported to spent $1,000 or more. Using an “amount spent checker” by Riot Games, players were able to figure out how much have they truly spent on League. Higher numbers reported in the thread exceed $5,000, but most users (21% of this poll from the thread) tallied in amounts between $250 to $500.
Most skins in League fall between 750 and 975 RP. This translates to $6–$8 per skin, but there are a handful of skins that are cheaper (390, 520 RP) or more expensive (1350, 1820 RP) based on how fancy the skins are. Recently, Riot released palette swaps of champions’ default skin, or an already paid-for skin.
Luckily, Riot holds sales on occasion for users on a budget.
How Did League Get So Big in the First Place?
Riot has been incredibly successful engaging with both the community online and having outreach support from businesses offline.
Even now, League still tops SuperData Research’s lists. As recent as February 2016 is League the top grossing “free-to-play” game by revenue.
Revenue is not solely generated from their sales in-game, however. In their July 2015 Market Brief, SuperData Research analyzes how video content revolving gaming is shaping social media as a whole; this is especially notable with advertisements seen on YouTube and other video-sharing or streaming platforms. League of Legends ranked #7 for “Digital Revenue for Top Viewed Games” on YouTube in 2014 with nearly four billion views on their YouTube channel.
Fast forward a year to June 2015, Riot Games’s YouTube channel (RiotGamesInc) has 1.6 million followers; many popular League players or former pros also have over half a million followers as well. Riot Games and pro players of their game boast huge numbers that bolster the game’s popularity.
Thanks to ever-popular streamers such as imaqtpie for the North American region, new players will continue to grow. Streamers that play multiple games end up “advertising” different games; for instance, if a popular CS:GO streamer were to play League and enjoy it, then who knows how many people will join League after that one instance.
While Riot does not formally put advertisements on their YouTube channel, their sponsors are clearly visible. Riot Games avoids placing blatant advertisements in-between matches during their live streams, but they still subtly promote companies for additional revenue.
On the other hand, Riot is advertised by other companies as well.
As I mentioned the Mid-Season split previously, Riot is advertising during the stream here as well. Riot advertises merchandise on stream, and one item in particular was seen on the May 8th game: a MSI 2016 shirt.
Again, the advertisement was small and subtle, but these subtle pushes keep generating Riot money. Riot has been giving in to a lot of demand by the players by releasing official merchandise as of late as well, such as their stuffed animals or figurines.
The shirt being sold for MSI and one of the stuffed animals being sold in the Riot shop. I will say that I have a Tibbers doll myself, and it is dang fluffy!
There are sinking costs to these goods or advertisements, but it seems to be paying off extremely well. Coca-Cola has been an avid supporter of eSports, and they have partnered with Riot Games to advertise for League on their products.
Some advertisements from Coca-Cola's blog showcasing their League of Legends advertisements on their products.
While both companies are giants in their industry, their partnership has been found to be extremely effective. The pair’s partnership has been in effect since 2014, and their goal is to continue their current success with community engagement and “increasing the amount of opportunities fans will have to experience the partnership at live events and through social media.”
So what does Riot Games do that isn’t explicitly about the money?
Look at the World Championship 2015: There’s no way a performance like that was just “for the money!”
League of Legends is famous for having such an interactive community—perhaps infamous for its toxicity rather than player engagement. Regardless of how the average player acts, it is ultimately the pro players and casters that make League of Legends shine. The interaction between pro teams and employees of Riot Games is astounding, and fans keep coming back for more quirks from Riot Games.
Again, it’s no surprise to see that Riot Games can afford such lucrative venues and events for their players. While they are constantly under fire for miscellaneous reasons, it is clear that Riot wants to give their viewers and players quite the show.
If you are still interested in reading about the League of Legends's popularity, pro scene, or simply want to learn more about the game, check out these articles:


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The parade is beautiful, colorful, loud, bold and fun. It is a celebration of the history and culture of the LBGTQ community in walking to show who they are and where they have come from. The theme of this year was “connect” and we felt like we all did. It is the event that gives you pride to be who you are, this in itself is unique. After watching this amazing display of individuality and acceptance, we are already counting down until next year.
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|Overview||A membrane permeable dihydroquinolinyloxo-isoindolinedione compound that acts as a potent and selective agonist of lysosomal mucolipin transient receptor potential (TRP) channel 1,2,3 (TRPML) in all mammalian cells. Does not appear to affect six other related TRP channels. Shown to rapidly activate whole-endolysosome TRPML-like current and induce lysosomal Ca2+ release (~10 µM). Its activating action on whole-endolysosome is comparable to that of PI(3,5)P2 (1 µM) with which it shows a synergistic effect. ML-SA1-induced Ca2+ responses are reportedly abolished by glycyl-L-phenylalanine 2-naphthylamide, induces osmotic lysis of lysosomes, and Bafilomycin A1 (Cat. No. 196000), a V-ATPase inhibitor. Also reduces lactosylceramide and cholesterol accumulation and corrects trafficking defects in Niemann-Pick (NP) disease cells.|
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Langley Township Councillor Kim Richter wants to take a closer look at council salaries.
The veteran councillor made a notice of motion at the end of the Jan. 16 council meeting, noting Township council members had just received a “generous” pay increase.
The motion was to be discussed at Monday’s (Jan 23) meeting.
“Pay increases should be linked to performance. It shouldn’t just be automatic every three years,” Richter said.
She indicated the motion will ask Township staff for a detailed review of the council pay process that will take economic factors, among others, into consideration.
On Dec. 1, days before they were formally sworn into office, the mayor and eight councillors received an automatic pay increase. Mayor Jack Froese’s salary jumped by nearly $1,000 per month, rising to $105,456 from $93,724, while the salaries of Councillors David Davis, Grant Ward, Richter, Bob Long, Bev Dornan, Steve Ferguson, Charlie Fox and Michelle Sparrow rose by almost $7,000 a year to $42,936 from $36,043.
Since 2003, a councillor’s salary has more than doubled, and the mayor’s has risen by nearly 70 per cent.
Froese said last week that while he respects the decision of past councils, “That doesn’t mean we can’t take a second, third or even fourth look at something … there may be a better way of doing it.”
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There is some need to be competitive as well, Froese said, if the Township wants to attract good people to run for council.
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