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Next time you bake muffins, use Glad® Cook & Bake Paper to make muffins cases, not only will they prevent the muffins from sticking but are also a great way to present your muffins once they’re cooked. To make them, cut a sheet of Glad® Cook & Bake Paper into approximately a 13cm by 13cm square and fold the paper around the base of the cup creating the case. Remember to make sure the base of your cup fits in the muffin tray or else the muffin cases won’t fit either.

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Location: Milano
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Made by: AmLab
Published in: July 05 2020 / Drugstores / Optics
The Hippocrates pharmacy chain has bet fully on AMlab for the creation and definition of an innovative and distinctive format capable of restoring uniqueness and authenticity to the Lafarmacia. brand. Not a simple entrepreneurial initiative, but a daring company aimed at positioning itself on the market with a strong image and a clear goal: to propose a place where people live the pharmacy as well as for its traditional role of first health service, also as a reference point for 360-degree health.

A new vision capable of involving the consumer in an immersive and attractive context, with attention to the smallest details, to return sensations of amazement and wonder between attention and advice, dedicated spaces, professional advice, technological services and events. An extremely distinctive, unique and identifying pharmacy model, in the name of prevention and treatment, well-being and beauty.

The soul of Lafarmacia., which can be summarized in the desire to restore the ancient link between pharmacy and community, translates into a clear and exhaustive manifesto that has defined, in full, the development of the format and which reflects the values ??in which the chain is recognized, that is, qualified advice and personalized services.

Lafarmacia. as a fixed point capable of responding to different health needs. Lafarmacia. as a place of offer and service, listening and advice. Lafarmacia. as a point of contact between tradition and innovation.

From this vision, the Lafarmacia. format comes to life in the expression of its flagship store in Milan. On the corner of via Broletto and via San Prospero, right next to Piazza Cordusio, the Lafarmacia. format wants to differentiate itself from anonymous pharmaceutical retailers to offer an Italian alternative close to the customer capable of offering an extra-ordinary context and of transmitting the welcome, attention and trust of the neighborhood pharmacy.

A cleverly combined context between heritage and innovation, declared in the chromatic, material and stylistic choices, with an authentic and contemporary asset, capable of attracting, from the outside, the attention of the consumer, inviting him to enter and live a new experience between exploration, discovery and amazement: all thanks to totally dedicated sales paths and services.

AMlab managed to translate perfectly our objectives and our requests for the launch of the format on the Italian market: a tangible and concrete model between quality and innovation which, with refinement, leads consumers to live the tradition in innovation, to breathe the warmth and trust of the ancient pharmacy, in a sort of “return to the past” proposed in a modern key.
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Complex plane

The complex plane (or the Argand plane) is a representation of the complex numbers established by the real axis (horizontal) and the imaginary axis (vertical). It can be thought of as a Cartesian plane, where you plot \(\text{Re}(z)\) on the \(x\)-axis and \(\text{Im}(z)\) on the \(y\)-axis.

Worked example: Plot \(z_1 = 3+2i\) and \(z_2=3-2i\) on the complex plane.
Solution: This is equivalent to plotting \((3,2)\) and \((3,-2)\) on a Cartesian plane.

Notice that \(z_2\) is a reflection of \(z_1\) on the imaginary axis, as they are conjugates.

  1. Plot the following complex numbers on the complex plane.
    1. \(3+4i\)
    2. \(-3-4i\)
    3. \(i\)
    4. \(1-i\)
    5. \( \frac{1}{2}-\frac{3}{2}i\)
    6. \(9i-1\)
  2. Let \(z = 2+i\). Sketch carefully on the same Argand diagram.
    1. \(z\)
    2. \(-z\)
    3. \(\overline{z}\)
    4. \(-2z\)
    5. \(iz\)
  3. What is the relationship between \(z\), \(-z\) and \(\overline{z}\) on the complex plane?


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Protest at the UN Climate Conference in Bali Indonesia outside of a World Bank press conference announcing the “Forest Carbon Partnership Facility” a program designed to encourage countries in the Global South to sell the carbon in their forests to supposedly “offset” carbon emissions from big polluters in the Global North.  Photo: Anne Petermann (2007)

Global Justice Ecology Project has been at the leading edge of the critique of forest carbon offsets since they were formally launched as REDD, and backed by the World Bank at the UN Climate Conference in Bali, Indonesia in 2007.

Since then we produced a film “A Darker Shade of Green: REDD Alert and the Future of Forests” to highlight the impacts of REDD on Indigenous Peoples, and worked closely with Indigenous Environmental Network, Global Forest Coalition, Climate Justice Now! REDD-Monitor, Climate Justice Alliance, World Rainforest Movement and many others to expose the dirty lie of forest carbon offsets.

We are very glad to see this article in Bloomberg exposing this sham.

These Trees Are Not What They Seem

How the Nature Conservancy, the world’s biggest environmental group, became a dealer of meaningless carbon offsets.

Bloomberg Green 9 December 2020

Ben Elgin

At first glance, big corporations appear to be protecting great swaths of U.S. forests in the fight against climate change.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has paid almost $1 million to preserve forestland in eastern Pennsylvania.

Forty miles away, Walt Disney Co. has spent hundreds of thousands to keep the city of Bethlehem, Pa., from aggressively harvesting a forest that surrounds its reservoirs.

Across the state line in New York, investment giant BlackRock Inc. has paid thousands to the city of Albany to refrain from cutting trees around its reservoirs.

JPMorgan, Disney, and BlackRock tout these projects as an important mechanism for slashing their own large carbon footprints. By funding the preservation of carbon-absorbing forests, the companies say, they’re offsetting the carbon-producing impact of their global operations. But in all of those cases, the land was never threatened; the trees were already part of well-preserved forests.

Rather than dramatically change their operations—JPMorgan executives continue to jet around the globe, Disney’s cruise ships still burn oil, and BlackRock’s office buildings gobble up electricity—the corporations are working with the Nature Conservancy, the world’s largest environmental group, to employ far-fetched logic to help absolve them of their climate sins. By taking credit for saving well-protected land, these companies are reducing nowhere near the pollution that they claim.

To read the full article visit Bloomberg Green.


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For Immediate Release

7 June 2017

Concepción, Chile Today the International Union of Forest Research Organizations (IUFRO) 2017 Tree Biotechnology Conference was forced to cancel its field trip to the University of Concepción’s Center for Biotechnology amidst protests on campus against genetically engineered (GE) trees.

This week of protest in Concepción is the latest in a global, years-long campaign to end the threat of GE trees. On Wednesday, dozens of students and allies held a demonstration outside of UC’s Center for Biotechnology, denouncing the university’s research on GE trees as only benefiting corporate interests, and demanding an end to the monoculture forestry model.

This is the second time the conference was targeted for protest. On Monday, demonstrators marched on the opening session of IUFRO, which was hosted by Arauco and regional government spokespeople.

Demonstrators argue that GE varieties of pine and eucalyptus would exacerbate the social and ecological crises already caused by the monoculture model, including record wildfires this past January that killed 11 people and displaced thousands.

Concepción is in the center of the Bío Bío region, which was hit hardest by the wildfires.

Prior to the aborted field trip, it was announced that controversial Belgian tree engineer Wout Boerjan would not be presenting at his session during the IUFRO conference and was not in attendance. At the IUFRO Tree Biotechnology conference in 2013 in Asheville, NC (U.S.), Boerjan’s presentation was disrupted by protesters. Following the disruption, the IUFRO field trip in Asheville was also cancelled due to fear of protest. The Field Liberation Movement is actively opposing Boerjan’s field trials of GE poplars at Ghent University in Belgium.

The Campaign to STOP Genetically Engineered Trees [1] is in Concepción to monitor the conference sessions and to be in solidarity with groups organizing a week of counter-conference activities in the city.

Keith Brunner, Campaign to STOP GE Trees, +1.802.363.9615 keith@biofuelwatch.org.uk (on site – English and Spanish)

Tess Ipolito, Campaign to STOP GE Trees Media Coordinator, +1.716.867.4080 tess@gjep2020.local (in U.S. – English)

[1] The Campaign to STOP GE Trees is an international coalition of organizations dedicated to protecting forests, biodiversity and forest dependent communities through the demand for a global rejection of all genetically engineered trees. Organizations in the Campaign include Biofuelwatch (U.S. and UK), Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, Field Liberation Movement (Belgium), Friends of the Earth Melbourne (Australia), GE Free New Zealand, Global Justice Ecology Project (U.S.), Indigenous Environmental Network (North America), OLCA: Observatorio Latinoamericano de Conflictos Ambientales (Chile), and World Rainforest Movement (Brazil and Uruguay).


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Toronto city hall debates council cuts at special meeting

Councillors gathered at city hall on Monday for a special meeting to discuss the possible legal challenge available against the bill set to reduce the number of council seats by nearly half. Matthew Bingley was live at city hall with the latest.

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CP AND TSI Sign Productivity Performance Agreement

CALGARY, AB and VANCOUVER, BC– Canadian Pacific (TSX/NYSE: CP) and TSI Terminal Systems Inc. (TSI), a subsidiary of Global Container Terminals, today announced they have entered into an agreement to enhance the future flow of containers through the Vancouver gateway.

“This agreement moves us down the path of a high performance, efficient and reliable supply chain,” said Michael Moore, President and Chief Executive Officer of Global Container Terminals. “We will measure performance changes, share best practices, and work cooperatively toward growth for the benefit of our mutual customers.”

TSI is the largest container terminal operator in Canada, handling more than 70 per cent of the containerized cargo that moves through the Vancouver gateway.

TSI and CP will coordinate working groups in the fields of operations, technology and marketing to identify tools and processes for productivity improvements. This collaborative effort will improve service on all levels for steamship lines, shippers and consignees. This will include improved information systems that enhance the visibility and predictability of customer demand.

“This agreement will increase the efficiency and reliability of this major supply chain,” said CP President and CEO, Fred Green. “Between 2001 and 2008, collaboration between terminal operators and CP has led to a 229% increase in loaded import containers through Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway terminals in Vancouver.”

About TSI:

GCT Global Container Terminals Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, one of the largest financial institutions in Canada. The Company operates four container terminals through three principal businesses in North America: TSI Terminal Systems Inc. in Vancouver and Delta, British Columbia; New York Container Terminal on Staten Island, New York; and Global Terminal & Container Services in Bayonne, New Jersey. For more information, visit the company’s website at

About Canadian Pacific:

Canadian Pacific, through the ingenuity of its employees located across Canada and in the United States, remains committed to being the safest, most fluid railway in North America. Our people are the key to delivering innovative transportation solutions to our customers and to ensuring the safe operation of our trains through the more than 1,100 communities where we operate. Come and visit us at to see how we can put our ingenuity to work for you.

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Louanne Wong
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Kathmandu, 27th january, 2015 : A condolence assembly was organised at Sifal in Kathmandu today in memory of martyr Dharma Bhakta Mathema.

Martyr Mathema remembered
Martyr Mathema remembered

At the programme organized to mark the Martyrs Day, various speakers stressed that physical infrastructures should be constructed in the name of martyr Mathema.

Coordinator of the Martyrs Week Main Organising Committee and Executive Officer of the Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC), Purna Bhakta Tandukar, said that the KMC would request the government to carryout concrete works in the name of Mathema, saying he sacrificed his life for the freedom of people.

Similarly, martyr Mathema’s daughter, Renu Mathema Shrestha, talked about the contribution made by her father for people’s freedom.

Chairman of the Mathema Samajik Guthi, Pushpa Ram Bhakta Mathema, expressed the view that the state should be clear regarding the definition and respect of martyrs.

Stating that out of four martyrs, construction of public places is remaining only in the name of martyr Mathema, Pashupati Bhandareshwor Sewa Samiti Chairman Ramesh Maharjan urged the KMC to fulfill such need.

On the occasion, the statue of martyr Mathema was unveiled again as it was shifted some 500 meters west from the previous place in course of road expansion drive in Kathmandu.

Mathema, born on Asoj 1, 1966 BS at Ombahal in Kathmandu, was executed at Sifal on Magh 13, 1997 BS.

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Thursday, 5 May 2016

grey, but great

In a long stretch of hot sunny weather, the day that David scheduled turned out to be the grey one. It started out rainy , but it lightened up .
It was a lovely calm day to travel to where we got amongst the islands on the mainland side.

Last September Katrina organized the fishing , and this time she came herself , with Ray and Melanie. They all have some fish to eat here, and to take home to Alberta.
It looked a little gloomy and rainy at the 8 am start, but it was a cozy ride , and turned into a great fishing day. The boat top gives good protection. I always like to point out that we have nice sheltered fishing locations to choose from,

As usual, we did a little science. We took tissue samples which will be analyzed for DNA which will tell which rivers, or river groups, these fish come from.  It will be very interesting to know what mix of rivers these early season chinooks are coming from, and eventually going home to.


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This Cheese-Charcuterie board is a great and unique piece of decoration, since its an original handmade item never two boards will be identical, a wonderful statement piece to be admired for your guests.

It is also a great gift!, unique, beautiful and functional.  Use to display cheese, appetizers, sweets, ornaments, candles and much more.

Beautiful Maple wood decorated with non toxic resin in white and purple tones, crushed glass and authentic quartz chips.  The board has been treated with oil and cream made from natural, food grade ingredients to protect and moist the beauty of the wood.

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By Dr. Damian Goldvarg

Systemic racism has been part of the US reality for centuries. In the last few weeks, it has become part of our national conversation in a whole new way. After being confronted once again with racial police brutality, many Americans are wondering, how long are we going to allow this to keep happening? Is there anything we can do to break free from police brutality and systemic racism? We have been talking about injustice and racism by individuals, the police, the judiciary, prison systems, housing, and the list goes on.

I would like to share two resources based on the learning opportunities I’ve had in the last three weeks. I invite you to consider engaging in a dialogue and meaningful action no matter if you live in the US or someplace else in the world.

Before the killing of George Floyd and the social upheaval, I was teaching a coaching class focused on diversity issues and we had a discussion about the definition of racism and the question: If a person shares stereotypes about groups without intentionally trying to hurt somebody is he/she racist?

We looked at Wikipedia and here is their definition of racism:
“Racism is the belief that groups of humans possess different behavioral traits corresponding to physical appearance and can be divided based on the superiority of one race over another. It may also mean prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against other people because they are of a different race or ethnicity.”

According to this definition, the person is racist, even though that may have not been his/her intention. Does this align with other definitions have you seen?

I started having conversations with colleagues and friends about their experiences and was referred to several resources I want to share with you.

1) One of the eye-openers I had, was watching the Documentary “13th” on Netflix. I highly recommend it. It was nominated for an Oscar last year. It is about the US judicial system and racial inequities. Did you know that the US has 5% of the global population and 25% of the incarcerated population in the whole world? And most of them are Blacks and Latinos? I did not know that and was surprised and upset. It made me wonder what else I don´t know that may help me to better understand how we got where we are today, facing so many social inequities.

2) A friend recommended a podcast from Brené Brown interviewing Ibam K. Kendi on how to be an anti-racist. You can listen to the podcast here:

Listening to the podcast motivated me to get his book and I started a book discussion with a group of friends. Here are a couple of highlights:

Kendi believes that the opposite of racist is anti-racist. It is not enough to be neutral and not-racist. People are either racist or anti-racist. Professor Kendi said “You endorse the idea of “racial hierarchy” as a racist, or “racial equality” and confront racial inequities as anti-racist.” Being anti-racist means being aware of the social and racial injustices based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, as well as speaking up. And when you see, hear, or experience somebody being discriminated against, to engage instead of looking in a different direction. Part of being anti-racist is being aware of when we are being racist, even unintentionally. It means bringing awareness to this issue (as I am doing in this blog). It means learning about “policies” that are unfair and challenging them.

Kendi talks about how minorities (just like non-minorities) internalize the messages from our society about what is beautiful, right, and intelligent. Some may develop self-hate around this, known as “internalized racism” in racial minorities and “internalized homophobia” in the LGBTQ communities. Kendi believes that racist and anti-racist are not fixed identities and “we can be racist one minute and antiracist the next.” Can society change this mindset? How do we overcome the cynicism about the permanence of racism?

In summary, reading books, watching movies, and listening to podcasts can be the first step toward more knowledge and awareness of social justice issues. But this is just a first step. What do we do with this awareness/information? How do we integrate into everyday experiences?

One of my contributions is to start bringing more awareness of all of these issues to all of the students in my programs, which this year amounts to nearly 100 participants. It’s a small step, but one I hope will matter. I would like to invite you to consider how you can contribute.

Please, share your ideas and reactions in this blog or LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiangoldvarg/.

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Welcome to Caloosa

Sun City Center’s only Member-owned Private Golf Club

Caloosa Golf & Country Club

Caloosa Golf & Country Club is located in Sun City Center, Florida, a premier active adult community in the Tampa Bay area.
We are a member-owned, debt-free, private club. Caloosa offers a championship golf course, driving range, practice facility, social events, and a banquet room for members or public rental. If you haven’t had any luck finding a private golf club, come see us at Caloosa in Sun City Center, FL.

Being a member of a private club allows you to enjoy golf at your own pace in a supportive, friendly environment. Our open, inclusive golf groups and extensive social activities will draw you in and you’ll make many new friends. Caloosa is one of the best values in Southwest Florida. No private golf club in Parrish, Riverview, Apollo Beach, Wimauma or Ruskin can compare.

The course is an 18-hole, par 72, championship design, in great condition, with the best practice facilities in Sun City Center.
The fairways are spacious and golfer-friendly. Five sets of tees accommodate golfers of all skill levels.

Couples and individuals at least 40 years of age are eligible for membership.
For details on all of our memberships and rates please contact our Membership Team at (813) 634-6841 today.

What our Members Say

“Brenda and I have been members of 3 different golf clubs in Florida and the hidden gem of Caloosa Golf & Country Club is by far our favorite. We love the pride that everyone takes in our club due to the fact that it is member owned! Caloosa is by far the most welcoming and friendliest club that we have been a part of. Brenda and I love being proud members of Caloosa Golf & Country Club.”

Doug Graber (former NFL Defensive Coordinator and Rutgers Head Coach)

“My wife and I joined Caloosa last year and it’s been a good fit for us. When we joined we had two cars. We sold one and replaced it with a golf cart. Sun City Center is a golf cart friendly community and now I not only drive the cart to play at Caloosa, but also to go to the bank, drugstore, doctor, and grocery store. Expenses associated with the cart are a fraction of expenses for a car. I play in several golf groups at Caloosa. You can always find a game to fit your handicap whether low or high and preference of when to play. My only regret is that I didn’t join years ago.”

Jeff & Martha Wilburn

“Members since 2015, Caloosa represents everything we are looking for in a golf home. The course combines an enjoyable straight forward layout that is challenging while fair; yet not tricked up like so many other courses are these days. The practice facilities are unparalleled in Sun City Center and allow members to work on all facets of their game. We have made many great friends at Caloosa and particularly enjoy our casual weekend couples play. As we say at Caloosa: Come for the golf, stay for the friends!”

Jamie & Kathryn Austin

“We have been part of the Caloosa Family since 2002.  Richard has been golfing since he was 11, but Lucille started later in life. We enjoy all Caloosa has to offer, the golf as well as social activities. We have enjoyed meeting many interesting people and have made many friends.”

Dick & Lucille Lanese

What I like about Caloosa Golf & Country Club is it has everything for the avid golfer.  Practice facilities unrivaled by any other club in the surrounding area that include a driving range with unlimited balls, bunker area, and two putting greens kept in immaculate condition.  Caloosa has a PGA Master professional available for lessons at a reasonable price. Members treat you like family instead of a number. Caloosa has a full service golf shop with unbeatable prices that eliminate the need to shop at brick and mortar stores. The yearly membership dues have provided me with the best value and the most challenging 18 holes of golf  that I have played in south Hillsborough county.“

Ron Peterman

I’ve been an individual member of Caloosa Golf and Country Club for the past 3 years.  Although, there are more than 8 golf courses closer to my home than Caloosa, I would like to share the 3 reasons I chose Caloosa over the others.

  1. Golf Course and Practice facilities: Outstanding course in great condition and a fantastic design. I love the fact that after every 4-5 holes you return to the club house where you can use a clean bathroom and refill your refreshments. A real driving range where you hit off of grass…not mats! 2 putting greens and a chipping area!
  2. All skill levels of golf at Caloosa: There is a group for you to play with at Caloosa.  Whether you are a serious long ball low handicap player or someone that wants to enjoy a fun round of golf when the highlight of the round is having a drink with a bunch of fun golfers at the 19th hole.  We have it all at Caloosa!!!
  3. Most important to me is that Caloosa is more than a Golf Club:  It is a social club with some of the nicest people you have ever met from all parts of the United States. My wife is not a golfer, but we enjoy going to the dinner dances and other social activities!”
Tarek Mekhail

“We have been proud members of Caloosa Golf & Country Club since 2009 and have enjoyed the course, social events, couple mixers and all of the friends we have made over the years.  We golf when we travel and note that our course is really in great shape.”

Larry & Sandy Gaither

“I am a snowbird. Seven years ago after completing my complementary round at Caloosa Golf & C.C, I was introduced to a few of the members. I remember telling my host “I know I have found the golf club I want to join, now all I have to do is find a house”.  I found a house, joined Caloosa and ever since have been more than happy with my decision. Through the years, the Caloosa Golf family has always been friendly, kind, respectful and welcoming.  It’s been a great place to play golf and enjoy great people.”

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3 Wood vs. 5 Wood: Which Should You Use?

Setting yourself up for success in golf is not guaranteed. Apart from your swing speed and style, the driver you choose will impact how you perform. Fairway woods can be challenging to hit as you have to hit them off the deck, but which should you choose between a 3 wood and a 5 wood?

Beginners should start with the 5-wood as it’s simpler to strike and has more loft. This allows you to build your confidence and master your swing. Advanced golfers are better with the 3-wood as they are confident in their swing and can reach the distances.

However, there’s more that differentiates 3-wood from 5-wood. Read on to learn more about fairway woods and what you should choose between 3-wood vs. 5-wood.

What Is a Wood in Golf?

Wood is a kind of club used in golf. Unlike other club types, wood has large and longer shafts with rounder heads. These clubs swing further ball distances compared to different kinds of clubs.

Woods got their name because the head club was made from hardwood. However, modern clubs now have a metallic head, made mainly from carbon fiber or titanium. You’ll find that modern woods have more oversized heads.

Woods have an ascending order of numbers. The 1-wood has the lowest loft, which is between 9-13 degrees. Modern woods are sold as individual clubs, which allows the player to customize his/her club set.

Woods are also categorized into two-drivers and fairway woods. A conventional set will include a drive and one/two fairway kinds of wood numbered 3 and 5. Also, some modern sets have hybrid clubs that combine the elements of wood and iron to replace low-lofted irons,

What Are Fairway Woods?

Fairway woods are high-number woods designed for shots from off the turf of the fairway that requires long-distance. These woods have a higher loft to lift the ball out of the turf and over low obstacles like hills.

They also have a shallow face height, enabling the player to hit a ball from the ground using the club’s center to provide great distance for these shots.

Although most modern club sets have one fairway wood, you’ll find that the 3-woods are available in lofts of up to 9-wood. 5-wood is extra to 3-wood golfers that prefer fairway woods to play through the green.

Fairway woods are versatile, and some golfers prefer to use them off the tee if they find a driver challenge. A 3-wood can achieve an average distance of 125-240 yards, while a 5-wood will accomplish a distance of 105-215 yards. However, you need to understand that the distance is also based on other factors like clubhead speeds, skill, and experience.

A Basic Overview of 3-Wood

A 3-wood has a loft of between 15-18 degrees. This wood is usually ½ inch shorter than a driver. Shortening the club decreases the swing’s arc, which means less speed the golf club will have when it hits the ball.

Pros of 3-Woods

Some of the benefits of 3-woods include:

Reduce the Drag

A 3-wood is designed to reduce the drag you experience when the club cuts through the air. That design allows the club to transfer more speed to the ball from the clubhead, something that adds distance to the shot.

Give You That Appropriate Lift

If you have a problem hitting the ball off the tee, you should consider getting a 3-wood. A quality and robust 3-wood gives you that lift required to hit the ball off the tee. Moreover, this club has a low loft angle that enables you to hit the ball into the wind. You can comfortably handle low shots with 3-wood clubs.

Help With Accuracy and Game Consistency

A 3-wood is an excellent alternative if you’re having a challenge with your driver when hitting the ball off the tee. That’s because this type of club will help you enjoy consistency and get an accurate shot.

Cons of 3-Woods

Some of the drawbacks of 3-woods are:

Lack Loft

The loft is the angle of the clubface that affects distance and controls trajectory. Most fairway woods have a higher loft than drivers, with the 3-wood having a 15-18 degrees loft.

The latest 3-woods lack loft, and you’ll find many that only have 15 degrees. While some golfers might argue that less loft will still hit a club, that doesn’t always happen.

Have a Low Center of Gravity

You may struggle to get the ball in the air when using a 3-wood because of its high center of gravity. A club with a low center of gravity means you launch the ball high and spin the ball. It will throw the ball low and spin the ball less, which becomes a disadvantage.

Reduced Club Head Speeds

A lower clubhead speed puts less spin to the ball, while a high clubhead speeds place more spin on the ball. You’ll find that golfers, particularly ladies and seniors, have slow clubhead speeds. The problem with the slow clubhead speed is that it adds to the low spin rate ball.

Advanced players will opt for the high clubhead speed and hit a long iron or a 3-wood off the fairway. You’ll require more loft in your wood if your swing speeds are low. In such a case, a 3-wood won’t help.

An Overview of 5-Wood

A 5-wood club is used by golfers looking to hit the ball at a distance of 180-240 yards. High handicap players use these clubs to hit second shots from the fairway on par 5’s and go further long par 3s. The ability to consistently hit a 5-wood will improve the game no matter the handicap.

The size of the 5-wood makes it simpler to hit off a tee. A 5-wood resembles a 3-wood, apart from the additional loft.

Pros of 5-Woods

Some of the advantages of 5-wood include:

  • Simpler to hit off of the tee: A 5-wood has the right size that allows you to hit off of a tee. That gives you an edge when handling longer par 3s or shorter, narrow par 4s. Moreover, 5-Wood comes with an extra loft that gives you the confidence required to hit it off a tee. A 5-wood is an excellent option if you find your driver challenging or prefer hitting something other than the driver for safety.
  • Have a yardage advantage: The 5-wood may fly further and offer more overall distance when there is a perfect lie or an off of the tee situation. This type of club also adds to the yardage advantage due to the length of the shaft and size of the head.
  • Don’t hook easily: If you struggle with the hook, you’ll need the 5-wood.

Cons of 5-Woods

A disadvantage of a 5-wood is limited versatility. Unlike irons that can hit the ball from the tee, from the rough, from the fairway, from bunkers, and other places, you won’t find this form of flexibility with 5-wood golf clubs. Although these clubs work from the fairway and the tee, they struggle when you get off the track.

Which Should You Choose Between 3-Wood vs. 5-Wood?

Here’s a look at some distinguishing features that can help you settle for one over the other.

A club’s loft angle determines the distance that the ball travels through the air and the ball’s trajectory. The lower the loft, the low the ball travels, but this offers more distance. A 3-wood has a loft of between 15-18 degrees, while a 5-wood loft ranges between 20-22 degrees. The best thing with fairway woods is that you get adjustable weights and hosels, which isn’t available on hybrids.

Off the Tee

Whether from the deck or off the tee, a well-struck 3-wood travels further than a nicely-struck 5-wood. The ability to tee the ball up allows you to make contact even if you hit it on the up, which could leave you with a short approach shot. A 3-wood will be an excellent option if you’re looking for distance off the tee.

Golf Ball Placement

Drivers require you to place the ball on the inside of your highest heel. However, fairway woods do not strike the ball on its way up. These woods hit down on the ball or sweep the ball off the ground. Experts recommend placing the ball some inches inside the leading heel for good contact between the ball and the fairway wood. Do not stretch to get to the golf ball. That means that placing a 5-wood will be an inch further back compared to the ball placement for a 3-wood.

Weight Transfer

One of the problems 3-wood golfers face is getting stuck on the trailing foot. That leads to a stretch, which eventually turns into a fade. The problem with being stuck on the trailing foot is that it causes you to stretch to get close to the ball and hit it on the up. That’s why most golfers top the golf ball with the 3-wood club.

The solution to this problem is to move the trailing foot’s weight and place it onto the leading foot, impacting the club’s low point. That results in contact between the club and the golf ball.

Shaft Flex

The right flex depends on your swing speed. As a fast swinger, you need to use the extra stiff flex, also known as the X flex. Swingers with a rate of 95mph-105mph will find the stiff or S flex convenient. A swing speed below 95mph should opt for the regular or R flex.

Choosing the recommended haft for your swing speed ensures that you maintain the ball on the fairway. Your swing speed determines the shaft flex to get, so fitting is essential to ensure you get the right club.

Shaft Length

You’ll notice that with fairway woods, the loft increases as the club number goes high. The vice versa applies to the shaft length. It decreases as the club number goes up. A 5-wood has a shaft length of 41-42 inches (104.14-106.68 cm), while the 3-wood uses a size between 42-43 inches (106.68-109.22 cm). You’ll require a large swing circle when moving your driver. However, you should note that the length varies depending on the manufacturer.

The shaft length produces the right balance of distance, trajectory, and feel. A short shaft won’t give you enough speed to maximize distance, while wood shafts that are too long tend to throw off the swing weight, making them feel too light. Getting the right fit is critical to understand how long the shaft needs to be.

Shaft Material and Weight

Graphite is commonly used to build shafts for fairway woods. That makes the shaft light and increases the swing speed, which translates into a further distance. However, you can find some clubs made from steel, although this is rare.

Steel shafts are preferred by advanced golfers looking for more accuracy and those not worried about the distance. When faced with graphite or steel wood, always go for graphite as there is a variety to choose from. A graphite shaft will help you get more distance without interfering with consistency or compromising the entire feel.

Par 5

Once you’ve gained experience and can drive the ball in a significant distance and get consistency in your swing, you need to decide whether to go for the green or layup. Beginners who aren’t comfortable and confident in their swing should hit a 3-wood. The choice largely depends on your golfing nature. A few golfers are aggressive and will reach out for the green, while some would rather lay up. A 3-wood comes in handy for aggressive golfers.

Back in the day, when you got a fairway wood, it meant you had to stick with it or get another one with a different lie angle and loft. However, thanks to technology, you can now get an adjustable fairway wood. All you need is a tool to adjust the lie, loft, and face angle. You may need to adjust your wood based on the course conditions or when the weather changes.

You no longer have to carry a dozen clubs every time you come across. All you need is to set up one club five different ways to optimize its playability. That means you can have a 3-wood or 5-wood with more or less loft to make playing more comfortable.

Can You Replace a 3-Wood With a 5-Wood Without Losing Distance?

One of the concerns some people have about replacing a 3-wood with a 5-wood is to lose distance. Nevertheless, a fact to note is that fairway woods have several lofts printed on the club, which acts as a guideline that shows the club’s static loft is as measured. That doesn’t mean that the number indicates how the club will perform for a specific player or how it will perform in a dynamic setting during a swing.

You can replace a 3-wood with a 5-wood if you’re launching the club too low with a little spin. Switching to a 5-wood, a higher-lofted model within 16-21 degrees will help you improve your swing.

A 5-wood has more loft than a 3-wood, which means a player with an average swing speed can carry the golf ball within a range of 190-210 yards.

Which Woods Should You Carry in Your Golf Bag?

Now that you know the differentiating features between the 3-wood and 5-wood, you may be wondering which wood to have in your bag. The truth is that there isn’t one type of wood that you should carry.

You may need to determine the type of golf courses you play. A traditional golf course needs shots that fly higher and land softly on the green and fairways. However, a links-style golf course requires lower shots that run along the ground. Golf courses that need soft landing spots mean you may have to carry both the 3-wood and 5-wood in your bag.

Golf course conditions also differ, which is why you need to have a 5-wood and a 3-wood for par-5 approaches and tee shots.

Is a 5-Wood Easier to Hit?

Some people may find the 5-wood easier to strike as it has more loft. Most 5-woods are three inches (7.62 cm) shorter, something that makes launching the ball simpler than when using a 3-wood.

The choice between a 3-wood and a 5-wood will depend on your preferences and skill level. A beginner will find it easier to get the ball in the air with the 5-wood because it has more loft and is easier to strike. The ball becomes more airborne easily and enhances your confidence.

Advanced golfers may prefer the 3-wood because it’s more accurate than driving off the tee. Experts recommend having both 3-wood and 5-wood clubs in your bag; that way, you get to balance both clubs. The point to note is that you’ll need to know how to use each of them and understand how they work.

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Learning Java/Applets
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Applets are Java programs that are used in Internet computing. They can be viewed using an applet viewer or any browser. An applet can perform functions like displaying graphics, animation, accept user input, etc. Applet is derived either from Applet or the newer JApplet class. Both inherit from Container, so if you know how to build JFrame or Frame (used in standalone applications), you largely know how to build the applet. Also, for many simple applets, it is common to just register the mouse listener on the same applet, call repaint() from mouse events when required and provide the paint(Graphics g) method to draw the applet how it must look at the given moment of time.
Applets are different from applications
They are not full featured application programs. They basically are developed for small tasks. There are many restrictions with applets.
  1. Applets do not use the main() method of Java (the traditional Java programs are required to do so). Method init() is called on startup and must setup the applet. The rest of activity usually happen in various event listeners, registered by init() on the applet components.
  2. Applets can not read or write to a local computer. This feature provides security to the applets from the local computer and to the local computer from applets.
  3. Applets can't communicate with other services of the network, apart the originating server.
  4. Applets can't use other language libraries like C and C++. Traditional programs can do so using so-called native methods.
Applet security restrictions can be lifted up by creating a so-called signed applet that verifies your identity through an independent authority server. However, it is complex and expensive to do this in a proper way, and if done wrongly (like self-signing) the signature can make the applet look untrustworthy.
Simple example
The following example is made simple enough to illustrate the essential use of Java applets through its java.applet package.
import java.applet.Applet;import java.awt.*;// Applet code for the "Hello, world!" example.// This should be saved in a file named as "HelloWorld.java".public class HelloWorld extends Applet { // This method is mandatory, but can be empty (i.e., have no actual code). public void init() { } // This method is mandatory, but can be empty. public void stop() { } // Print a message on the screen (x=20, y=10). public void paint(Graphics g) { g.drawString("Hello, world!", 20,10); }}
For compilation, this code is saved on a plain-ASCII file (UTF-8 also works) with the same name as the class and .java extension, i.e. HelloWorld.java. The resulting HelloWorld.class applet should be installed on the web server and is invoked within an HTML page by using an <APPLET> or an <OBJECT> tag. For example:
<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/loose.dtd"> <TITLE>HelloWorld_example.html</TITLE>
A Java applet example

Here it is: <APPLET code="HelloWorld.class" WIDTH="200" HEIGHT="40"> This is where HelloWorld.class runs.</APPLET>

Displaying the HelloWorld_example.html page from a Web server, the result should look as this:
A Java applet example
Here it is: Hello, world!
To minimize download time, applets are usually delivered in a form of compressed zip archive (having jar extension). If all needed classes (only one in our case) are placed in compressed archive example.jar, the embedding code would look differently:

Here it is: <APPLET code="HelloWorld" WIDTH="200" HEIGHT="40" ARCHIVE="example.jar"> This is where HelloWorld.class runs.</APPLET>

Applet inclusion is described in detail in Sun's official page about the APPLET tag.[1]. When you complete your first functional applet, you likely will want to share it somewhere. Unlike pictures, applets are currently not accepted in Wikipedia, but there are some alternative initiatives like Ultrastudio.org. Many applets are also deployed at SourceForge.net project pages. Of course, you can also have your own website, but there your applet may be more difficult to find.
Example with mouse listener
The following applet does all activities that majority of educational applets need: it responds to mouse clicks and drags and orders to repaint itself after the 100 ms in order to reflect the mouse manipulations. Applets can also interact with the keyboard, but this is less common. The applet below shows the mouse position in black if moved, in blue if dragged and repaints in red if clicked.
import java.applet.Applet;import java.awt.Color;import java.awt.Graphics;import java.awt.event.MouseEvent;import java.awt.event.MouseListener;import java.awt.event.MouseMotionListener;public class HelloMouse extends Applet implements MouseMotionListener, MouseListener { // The "applet state" int x = -1; int y = -1; Color color = Color.BLACK; // Register mouse listener here. Mouse listeners can be the // same class as the applet if the listener methods // are added. public void init() { // Forwared mouse movements to mouseMoved, mouseDragged addMouseMotionListener(this); // Forwared mouse clicks. addMouseListener(this); } // This method is mandatory, but can be empty. public void stop() {} // Print a message on the screen (x=20, y=10). public void paint(Graphics g) { g.setColor(color); g.drawString("The mouse is at "+x+","+y, 20, 10); } public void mouseDragged(MouseEvent e) { x = e.getX(); y = e.getY(); color = Color.BLUE; repaint(100); // Repaint after 100 ms, } public void mouseMoved(MouseEvent e) { x = e.getX(); y = e.getY(); color = Color.BLACK; repaint(100); // Repaint after 100 ms, } } public void mouseClicked(MouseEvent e) { color = Color.RED; repaint(100); } public void mouseEntered(MouseEvent e) {} public void mouseExited(MouseEvent e) {} public void mousePressed(MouseEvent e) {} public void mouseReleased(MouseEvent e) {}}
Mouse listeners allow to detect not just the mouse manipulations but also when the mouse enters or leaves the applet area. The MouseEvent structure, that is passed to every method of the listener, contains information about the coordinates of the mouse pointer and also which button has been pressed.
Example with timer
The following example shows how register a timer to change applets on "its own initiative" after the programmed period of time. Timer is one of the basic elements of animations, non-interactive demonstrations and computer games. An applet can implement both ActionListener and mouse listeners, combining periodic actions with responses to the user manipulation.
import java.applet.Applet;import java.awt.Graphics;import java.awt.event.ActionEvent;import java.awt.event.ActionListener;import javax.swing.Timer;public class HelloTimer extends Applet implements ActionListener { // The "applet state" that advances up every second. int x = 0; Timer timer; // Register mouse listener here. Mouse listeners can be the // same class as the applet if the listener methods // are added. public void init() { // Create javax.swing.Timer that fires action events every second // The second parameter is the action listener. As this applet implements // ActionListener, we can pass "this" here. timer = new Timer(1000, this); timer.start(); } // This method is mandatory, but can be empty. public void stop() {} // Print a message on the screen (x=20, y=10). public void paint(Graphics g) { g.drawString("Counting: "+x, 20, 10); } // This method is called by the timer. public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) { x = x + 1; repaint(10); // Repaint in 10 ms; }}
Events listener methods, called by javax.swing.Timer, run in a Swing thread. This means, it is safe to do Swing manipulations like setting texts for labels, etc., without using InvokeAndWait. Mind that there are more classes named "Timer" in other packages of Java system library, so be sure you are importing the right one.
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What does a WIFI connection have to meet to be safe?

You step outside your house with your phone in your hand, and there is a sign that you are connection with your WIFI network. After that you forget it existence. As long as there are devices connected with a WIFI connection and you are on the internet everything should be okay right? Step by step we will take you on the problems that WIFI can bring. Do you want to be well secured, then read this list with possible solutions.

We live in a time where Wikileaks can dominate the news with data that is leaked. The whistle-blowers are hidden and live in full anonymity. When you are concerned about your safety of the data then you should think about the dangers of WIFI. For example, a hacker can easily break in to steal data while he is in his car with his laptop and you are eating dinner.

An important question you should be asking is what you can do about it and what you would want to do. Following the next tips makes you a lot more secured than the average users of wireless internet. However full security doesn’t exist, whatever you do. But you can make sure that you are not an easy target for digital predators.

There is a standard firewall built in in the router. This keeps the intern network protected against attacks from outside. This is something that can be manually activated as long as that didn’t happen automatically. Maybe you will see SPI (stateful packet inspection) or NAT (network address translation). In both cases you can turn these on as an extra protection layer

To make the whole even more secured you can also install a firewall-software on your own computer. With that you are secured that your own programs also don’t send data through the internet without your permission. One of these firewalls that you can buy is Comodo Firewall 10

Activate encryption

This is not the same as making a password for your router. This option will make sure that besides the password for wireless internet, there is also an extra code needed to be filled in. When you make this, make sure that the password is something you can easily remember. For example a funny sentence, then you don’t have to look it up every time because you forgot.

Change the password from time to time

It is nice to give your visitors access to the network without the need to fill in a password with encryption. But can you always trust them 100%? How is it with your neighbours or coincidental passers-by? When they are close to your wifi, they can access it if they have the password. You can also change your password after anything else.

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Turn WPS off

WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup, also known as WPS, is an option to give devices simple access to your router, even when encryption is used. It is easily hacked and that means that anyone with a physical access point to your router can log in. Turn this option off. Unless the router is hidden away, this is a serious threat that you maybe didn’t think about.

The next option will make it more difficult for friends and family to go on the internet when they are visiting you. A router has SSID settings. These are responsible for the visibility of the WIFI. Turn this off, so that the network is hidden. It is still reachable but it uses a (small kind of ) anonymity.

Turn DHCP off

The DHCP server in your router gives your IP address automatically to devices that are logged in on this network. Because of the scope of the IP addresses you can limit the amount of logged in devices. You can also choose to turn off DHCP completely. In that cafe you have to manually connect a IP address to an device.

Filter on MAC-Address

Every device that can make connection with a network had a MAC address. This is the same as a digital fingerprint. On some routers you can state for which MAC addresses a wireless connection is allowed.

The router itself

Every router is delivered with a generic username and password. Sometimes there isn’t even a password with it. You need it to get access to it the first time to your router, after which you can internet wirelessly. After that is it necessary to change your username, as well as your password. Because the factory settings are pre-installed and users forget to change this, this seems to be a flaw. This log in data can easily be traced. Therefore it is really easy for evil minded persons to log in on this. Use capitals, numbers and reading signs for the making of log in data. With a intelligent username and password you avoid troubles. Or you choose for the anonymity of VPN.

Custom firmware

You can use a custom firmware to install VPN on your computer. By using VPN you can secure all online activities by using encryption. Another solution is to purchase a special router from a VPN provider. The big advantage is that this hardware works with the pre-installed software. The solution is to buy a special VPN router but this isn’t cheap. For the Nighthawk X6 AC3200 you have the best, you have to spent almost 400 euros.

The abbreviation of VPN has just been named. For when you are totally lost, a short description of what it is precisely. It stands for a Virtual Private Network. It is best compared to a digital pipeline between two points. First there is a connection made with the Virtual Private Network, after which you have connection to the rest of the world. The data between you and the VPN point is encrypted.

It is also possible to take a VPN provider subscription to protect your WIFI at home, or when you are carefree and wireless using the internet at an cafe. You make online connection with the VPN provider to go on the internet in all security. There are different services that offer VPN subscriptions. Take your time for choosing a VPN provider

You can also use a VPN service on Windows computers, macOS, Android and IOS. In many cases there is software being made accessible by the VPN provider to make faster use of it. The program’s aren’t high level of math, so even an digit beet can handle it. For the mobile devices, apps are the solution. In principle they work on the same way to protect the safety of wireless internet on your computer. Installation is usually finished within a few clicks.

In the end, nothing on the internet offers full certainty. But you can better surf the internet secured with all the tips that we gave. Are you curious in a VPN subscription, have a look at the list of providers on the website.

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Impressions from the Resident Evil RE:Verse Closed Beta

It’s the 25th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise, and Capcom is looking to celebrate in a big way. One big part of the celebration is the upcoming Resident Evil: Village, which releases this May. Another is the Netflix series, Resident Evil: Infinite Darkness. Interestingly enough, it seems that Capcom is still experimenting with multiplayer Resident Evil. After last year’s Resident Evil: Resistance, the same developer is now working on a new title with Resident Evil RE:Verse, and we’re playing the closed beta. This multiplayer deathmatch game is meant to be the culmination of the entire series, blending elements for one crazy experience. How does it play? Well if you turn your Resident Evil brain off for a bit, it’s actually quite fun.

The idea of Resident Evil RE:Verse is rather simple. Put six players in a deathmatch as iconic characters from the Resident Evil franchise. You’ll start as a selected Survivor with their own weapons and unique skills. You can hold your own for a bit this way, but should you perish, you’re not down and out yet. You’ll come back to life as a Bioweapon from the series, a formidable threat that can be absolutely devastating. After dying as a Bioweapon, you’ll respawn as a Survivor again, and you’ll rinse and repeat for five minutes. Perform well and get a lot of kills, and you’ll come out on top. It’s an absolutely zany game, but it manages to be fun, even though it’s far from the Resident Evil formula.

You’ll have six survivors to choose from, including Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Clair Redfield, Leon S. Kennedy, Ada Wong, and Hunk. Each character will have a standard weapon with unlimited ammo, and a personal weapon that runs on a limited ammo supply. Standard weapons include guns like Claire’s Quickdraw Army handgun, Jill’s Samurai Edge handgun, and Hunk’s MUP handgun. Personal weapons include the likes of Leon’s W-870 shotgun, Ada’s crossbow, and Chris’ CQBR assault rife. You’ll have to try each character to see which weapon style really suits you, though you’ll occasionally find special weapons like the one-shot Rocket Launchers or Grenade Launchers as well.

Not only are the Survivor weapons different, but they each come with their own set of skills. Each will have a passive skill, like Leon’s “Rookie Spirit” that recovers his health or Claire’s “Speedloader” that reloads her Quickdraw Army when she dodges. They’ll each also have two active skills, which can really spice up things. Hunk can activate his active camouflage to be mostly invisible while he sneaks up behind you for his assassinate skill. Ada can use asomersault-kick to knock an enemy to the ground and then unleash an explosive Pipe Bomb Arrow. Jill can be very tricky, as she can place landmines, but also take you out with her HOT DOGGER knife attack. All of these skills are fairly unique, and they have surprisingly short cooldowns.

I myself found Claire to be my best character during my time in the closed beta. Her modified alternator is extremely powerful and can stun enemies for a brief period of time… enough time to unload her MQ 11 submachine gun clip into them and get a kill. She also has an adrenaline shot, which recovers a small amount of health and stamina in a pinch. This makes her very adaptable, and she can often come out of a firefight with minimal damage. The fact her modified alternator cooldown is so short makes things a little easy sometimes. One game, I managed to get a 12 kill streak, only dying at the very end. Even then, I turned into Nemesis and managed to kill the person that killed me, winning the game.

Speaking of Nemesis, that’s one of the main features with RE:Verse. When a Survivor dies, they get a second life as a Bioweapon. What you turn into depends on how many Virus Capsules you collect as a Survivor. Don’t collect any, and you’ll become a Fat Molded from Resident Evil VII: Biohazard. They’re weak, and one of their skills is to simply self-destruct. Collect one capsule, and dying will turn you into either a Hunter γ from Resident Evil 3, or Jack Baker from Resident Evil VII. The Hunter can spray acid from a distance while getting up close and personal to devour your foes. Jack however, seems a little too strong right now. His Chainsaw Scissor Whirlwind has a long reach and does an insane amount of damage. On the negative side, his other skill has a short reach, but it’s super satisfying pulling off “Welcome to the Family.”

Collecting two Virus Capsules allows you to turn into either Nemesis or a Super Tyrant. Nemesis can sprout his tentacles from the ground to deal some damage while his Rocket Launcher delivers a devastating blow. As for the Super Tyrant, you can perform a dashing strike, speeding up the Tyrant as he drags his claw along the floor for an upward strike against an unsuspecting opponent. If that’s not enough, you can also leap towards foes with a claw strike and deliver tons of damage. Bioweapons are only temporary, as their life degrades over time. Taking damage shortens that time, so you’ll want to use it while you can. Luckily, Bioweapons can see enemies through walls, so you’ll know exactly where to go.

One thing we noticed with RE:Verse was that the game is so unbalanced, it’s almost balanced. Skill cooldowns are short and come back within seconds, and each character has something that makes them formidable. Survivors have stamina gauges that refill over time, allowing them to perform dodge rolls. Dodge rolls can help you escape a fatal blow, or even just close the gap between you and an enemy you’re pursuing. Players can hold onto up to two special weapons at once, but since you can die pretty quickly, it’s “use it or lose it.” The game also doesn’t seem to limit the amount of a certain character either. Everyone can be running around as Jill, or they can all be reborn as Nemesis if they have two Virus Capsules. It creates for some ridiculous moments, but it’s still entertaining.

The RE:Verse closed beta only had one stage to roam around: R.P.D. Station. It’s interesting to see the iconic location used for a multiplayer game such as this. Even so, it isn’t the first time. I can only imagine the locales we’ll likely see in the game. The Baker Ranch, underground Umbrella facilities, maybe even the Spencer Mansion will make an appearance. While the roster of characters is pretty good already, here’s hoping we see characters like Carlos, Rebecca of Barry. Who knows how long the game will be supported. If it’s anything like Resident Evil: Resistance, we could be seeing content releasing over the course of the year.

One thing to note about Resident Evil RE:Verse is the visual style. The game uses the RE Engine, but it puts a hatch filter over everything. It isn’t as distracting as the initial trailer made it seem, but this is a notably colorful game. The R.P.D. Station is very bright and easy to navigate, losing all the dark and dreary atmosphere. Items are also bright greens, purples, and yellows to make them standout even more. Being a competitive multiplayer game, this makes sense, though it may put off fans at first. Despite this, the characters are basically ripped from the recent games and still utilize great animation. It also manages to perform pretty well. Again, the initial trailer does not do the game justice.

Another thing worth mentioning is a small quality of life change. This is normal for multiplayer shooters, but items don’t require pressing a button to pick them up. Just walk over them and you’ll collect them. This makes picking up that Virus Capsule or herb really easy to do. Given the fast-paced nature of the game, it’s also pretty necessary.

We’re sure that Neobards is taking notes from this beta to actively improve the experience. How that’s going to go, we won’t know, but it’ll be interesting to see. Fans have been clamoring for a multiplayer Resident Evil game like the Outbreak games for quite some time. It’s obvious to say that RE:Verse isn’t that game, and those fans likely won’t care for it. Regardless, the game is still pretty fun on its own, especially if it comes free with Resident Evil: Village. As mentioned before, if you turn off your Resident Evil brain, you’ll likely have a fun time. Just embrace it for what it is and let the all out mayhem ensue. Resident Evil RE:Verse is expected to launch with Resident Evil: Village in May, 2021. For more info on the game, stayed tuned to GotGame.

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Open Source Exam Simulator Exam Simulator Installation Guide.

Taking the time to do a practice exam is one of the best ways to prepare for taking the actual thing. If you would like to ace your standardized exam, then you need to be certain you’ve got as many practice exams as possible. Among the best ways to do that is via simulation.

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IHS-OIT-8132020 – Sources Sought – Vista Imaging Support Services (Seeking Veteran-Owned Small Business and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Native-Alaskan/Native-American Owned Enterprises)

Aug 14, 2020 | Sources Sought

This is a Sources Sought Notice. This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, or quotations. The purpose of this notice is to obtain information regarding the availability and capability of qualified small business firms and/or Veteran-owned small business (VOSB) and small disadvantaged veteran-owned (SDVOSB) Native-Alaskan/Native-American-Owned Firms that can participate in the upcoming requirement under the authority of The Buy Indian Act (25 USC 47). Your responses to the information requested will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy.

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the principal Federal health care provider and health advocate for American Indian people which provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The range of services includes traditional inpatient, ambulatory care, preventive care, and population health which is delivered through a network of hospitals and clinics distributed through 35 states. The IHS Office of Information Technology (OIT) is required to support and maintain the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of the Health IT systems that support the IHS mission.

This is a non-personal services requirement for the support of computer hardware used at IHS facilities for imaging software called “Vista Imaging”.  VistA Imaging (VI) supplies the multimedia component that completes the functionality of the RPMS Electronic Health Record.  VI enables EHR users to view scanned documents and clinical images (photos, radiographs, etc.) that are linked to a patient’s electronic record.  It also provides Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) capabilities for the long-term storage of images.

The VistA Imaging application was written by VA and has been certified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a medical device.  This FDA certification encompasses both the VistA Imaging application and the hardware/software configurations that make up the VistA Imaging operating environment.  Due to VistA Imaging being an FDA Certified Device, IHS requires dedicated VistA Imaging infrastructure support to provide rapid resolution to problems. This entails having a support center that is extremely proficient with the VistA Imaging hardware and software interface. This support will be specifically for the VistA Imaging hardware at the medical facilities and does not include access to the RPMS servers at the facilities.

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein.  Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

IHS is seeking contract sources who have demonstrated experience in relevant scope in terms of its size, complexity and magnitude to the activities to be performed under this scope, particularly, as it pertains to technical knowledge and experience with the VISTA Imaging system in accordance with the attached, Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The capability statement shall sufficiently address how the responder’s support services will be delivered for the proposed project. The qualifying response for this notice must ensure that the offeror has the experience and capacity to take part in this specific type of requirement.

In particular, the responders SHALL provide a Technical Capability, addressing each of the following information in addition to the questions within Attachment 2 – Market Research Survey and Technical Questionnaire attached to this Notice.

  • Contractor’s capability to provide VISTA Imaging Support Services at an entity/enterprise level;
  •  Contractor’s technical experience and knowledge and any past performance information that is relevant to this requirement; and
  •  Contractor and contractor staff qualifications/certifications.

Optional Capabilities Statement:

1. Please provide three (3) references for any similar requirements your organization has worked – include agency/customer, project name, contract number, period of performance and a brief description.

 2. In terms of evaluation approaches, beyond the required evaluation factors e.g. Past Performance, Technical and Price/Cost, what specific aspects within the Technical Factor do you recommend the Government evaluate that are “discriminators” to help distinguish differences in a Contractor’s approach?

Optional Feedback:

Please provide any feedback or questions you may have related to this requirement and the draft PWS.

All capable parties are encouraged to respond to this RFI and to the attached, M-RAS Questionnaire. Responses must directly demonstrate the company’s capability, experience, and ability to marshal resources to effectively and efficiently perform the objectives described above. Generic capability statements are not sufficient and will not be considered compliant with the requirements of this notice.

The Government requests interested parties submit a written response to this notice which includes:

a. Company point of contact, mailing address, and telephone number(s), and website address

b. Applicable company GSA Schedule number or other available procurement vehicle.

c. Company’s System for Award Management (SAM) registration status.

Only one (1), single document can be uploaded. Please be sure to combine all documents or convert to PDF prior to uploading and submitting via email.

Please do not provide general capabilities statements. Only provide relevant information related to this requirement. This is optional

All Optional feedback and questions must be submitted legibly on an Excel, Word, or PDF document to the furnished email addresses.

Disclaimer and Important Notes. This notice shall not obligate the Government to award contract. Any information provided by industry to the Government as a result of this sources sought synopsis is strictly voluntary. Responses will not be returned. No entitlements to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges to the Government will arise as a result of contractor submission of responses, or the Government’s use of such information or otherwise pay for the information provided in response. The Government reserves the right to use information provided by respondents for any purpose deemed necessary and legally appropriate. Any organization responding to this notice should ensure that its response is complete and sufficiently detailed to allow the Government to determine the organization’s qualifications to perform the work. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted. After a review of the responses received, a pre-solicitation synopsis and solicitation may be published on a government GPE. Furthermore, responses to this notice will not be considered adequate responses to a solicitation.

Confidentiality. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s).  Responses must be submitted via email, no later than 5:00pm ET on Thursday, August 27, 2020.  All Questions are due no later than 2:00pm ET on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.

Capability statements will not be returned and will not be accepted after the due date. The maximum number of pages for this submission is ten (10) pages and is inclusive of feedback and responses to the attached, Market Research Survey and Technical Questionnaire. Interested parties shall submit their responses to this notice to the both individuals listed below in order to be considered compliant.

Primary POC:

Glenda Smith

Contract Specialist

Email: Glenda.Smith@ihs.gov;

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 Paul Premoe

Contracting Officer

Email: Paul.Premoe@ihs.gov

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‘Can NHAI be just an asset management co?’

The private toll operators will take over completed roads for 10 to 20 years and will give upfront revenue to NHAI

‘Can NHAI be just an asset management co?’ The prime minister’s office (PMO) has asked the road transport and highways ministry to respond to suggestions whether the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) can be transformed into an asset management company and stop constructing roads.

In a letter addressed to the highways ministry, the principal secretary to PM, Nripendra Mishra has attached a list of suggestions the PMO has received regarding the road sector and has asked the ministry to examine which ones were feasible and could be adopted.

The compilation of suggestions bats for aggressive monetisation of NHAI assets (roads) by auctioning all completed projects under toll operate and transfer (TOT) mode. Under this mode, the private toll operators will take over completed roads for 10 to 20 years and will give upfront revenue to NHAI. They will be allowed to collect toll for the agreed period and will also maintain the stretch.

The suggestions said that NHAI is “log-jammed” with unplanned and excessive expansion of NHs and has been paying high compensation for land acquisition. It claimed, “Road infrastructure has become financially unviable; private investors and construction companies withdrawing from greenfield road projects. Model of hybrid annuity and EPC mode, with all investment made by government, is unsustainable. Reform needed.”

Currently, over 90% of the projects are being bid out on government funding or hybrid annuity mode as there are hardly any takers of projects on build operate and transfer (BOT) mode. In fact, the Narendra Modi government had decided to take more projects on EPC mode to revive the highway sector as private funding had almost dried up between 2012 and 2014 due to liquidity crunch and even financial institutions had stopped lending for highway projects.

One of the suggestions that the PMO has referred to is that NHAI should treat each road stretch as a project and set up special purpose vehicles (SPV) to assess their financial sustainability. It says the projects should be bid out under a BOT mode after providing viability gap funding to make the projects financially sustainable.

Sources said while the issues raised are important, the government cannot ignore that there is no indication of immediate revival of private investment in road building because of lukewarm response from lenders to highway projects. “Construction companies are even struggling to get debt for hybrid annuity projects which are totally risk free. So, the government has to take a call whether it wants to accelerate highway construction, which was one of the biggest achievements of Modi government’s first innings,” said an official.

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