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TWA 406 - Theres A Puppy In This Episode
Wild Force Episodes 13 & 14 - Zen-Aku’s Revenge & Identity Crisis This week we implore you to go to local theatre and also the local cinema before discussing that yes, we are continuing to dig the Zen-Aku show. Everyone is a little too freaked at losing their bonus Zords, the Gorilla Zord is still by far the best, and we caution you against pesky memory-removing bugs.
Episode 404 - The Soul Bird Is Not A Funny Little Guy
Wild Force 9 & 10 - Soul Bird Salvation & Curse of the Wolf We got some Gaoranger to catch up on as Power Rangers has decided to skip over Piyochan, a Little Guy of All Time, but don't worry we'll talk about him anyway. Unfortunately we still get the Soul Bird, one of our least favorite MegaZord upgrades... but that's ok because we also get Zen-Aku, the Sexy (according to some of us) Evil Wolf Beast, so that mostly makes up for it.
Getting Shafted – Buying a BMW R1250RS
Yes, the title is a terrible pun. Yet after years and years of chain maintenance, I have found that the idea of getting shafted by a BMW R1250RS sounded rather appealing. There are moments in every motorcyclist’s life when you find yourself standing in the garage, mug of tea in hand, looking at your motorcycle and thinking, “It’s not you… well… actually it is you.” That’s where I found myself with the early 2018 Honda Africa Twin.
Vibe Architecture
It's undeniable that AI has changed the technology landscape, but everything I read is deeply focused on the impact to Engineering, while Architects rarely get the same attention. In this article, I wanted to highlight a Solution Design I recently worked through, the Agentic AI tooling used, and what the final product looked like. This is going to be raw and honest because it was my first time using this approach. Context; I work as a Solutions Architect for a FinTech startup company.
Free Motorcycle Touring Routes – Camping in the Cairngorms
Riding a motorcycle in Scotland is one of the great joys in life, and for me, the Cairngorms are towards the top of the roads to ride list. OK, so there are midges to deal with in summer, and there is the tedious ride north until Barnard Castle, after which the scenery improves, the traffic thins and the bends flow towards you. Either because of its popularity, or just because “reasons”, Scotland has become an expensive place to visit.
Episode 383 - The Power Rangers Definitely Never Kill Anyone — Audio Entropy
We are joined once again by Fabby as she fills us in on Ultra Man and Dr Who, Emily catches us up on what’s going on in Time Ranger, and Zack tells us about how much he loves when Circuit talks about Jelly Beans and other wacky comedy. Oh plus Jen tries to murder a monster in cold blood but apparently we DONT like that now, and we are filled in on what exactly Frax’s deal is, and… does this season have kind of a lot of plot maybe?
What is Architecture to me?
So for my next article in this series, there was a comment I left hanging in my last one: "Yes there are lots and lots of flavours of this; Business, Enterprise, Security, Infrastructure, Application, Principal, Solution and a whole host of others that differ from company to company." Which definitely needs to be explored. Officially speaking I'm a "Solution" Architect. Which can pretty much be any/all of the flavours of Architect above, like a smorgasbord of Architecture responsibility.
Are You Secretly an Architect?
Although my first article was all about the magic of CSV Schema Validation (check it out if you haven't already!) the majority of my day to day fits firmly into the Solution Architecture remit. I'm sure some code heavy posts will get written (I still have my hobby code, don't tell my boss), consider this Part 1 in a series of very Architecture focused articles where I'm hoping to; Give some insight into how I've fallen into the role I'm in. What it means to me being an Architect.
CSV Schema Validation
The humble CSV file; which I'm not going to cover in detail here. If you don't know what a CSV file and were hoping this document would help - I'm more than happy to signpost you to the Wikipedia page. So what's this document actually about then?
Are We Adults Yet Episode 6 - We Must Have Managed SOMETHING — Audio Entropy
Well we’re a little late, but at least it’s on theme! It’s been a stressful month for us and we haven’t managed to keep to most of our goals we mentioned on the podcast last month, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t do anything right! This month we take some time out from the show’s normal format to talk about things we HAVE been doing well this month. Zack does group therapy, Adrienne is queen of the internet, and both of us talk about Caulk!
Bonus 70 - Some Kind of Kamen Rider Train With A Gun — Audio Entropy
Emily, Fabby, and her wife Marie, and returning and beloved host Mike convene to talk about a Kamen Rider Anniversary season that… SORT of has returning characters but not really, and also the main Kamen Rider may or may not literally kill everyone? Listen to Marie and Fabby try to explain as Mike, Emily and Zack desperately try to keep up. We do of course all agree that the first 2 minutes are the craziest shit we’ve ever seen.
TWA Supports SAG-AFTRA — Audio Entropy
Hello Friends! Zack has an announcement about how and why the SAG-AFTRA strike will affect TWA, what you can do to help the Union, and what we have in store in the meantime. We have not hammered out the exact details, but we have something fun planned and we hope you will stick around! You can donate to the SAG-AFTRA financial assistance fund here: https://sagaftra.foundation/emergencyfinancialassistance/
Are We Adults Yet Episode 5 - Rest & Mindfulness — Audio Entropy
We return after taking a little bit off to talk about the difficulties of trying to maintain good habits while “real life” happens to you, as did to us this month. We discuss how some of our tactics like prizes and 30 day challenges are working, and own up to falling down on some of our challenges. For this month: Adrienne tries once again to regulate her sleep schedule, and Zack tries to reduce his stress level with some Mindfulness exercises.
Bonus 67 - Rover Royale Summer Special — Audio Entropy
The Mythic Rovers have returned to get in touch with themselves in nature… but unfortunately Misery Corp is going to try to exploit a little friendly competition for their own evil ends! Trish tries to hide that she doesn’t know how to do… much of anything camping wise, Sable grapples with her inner programming, Diane discovers something of a leadership streak, and Ozzie… I mean Ozzie pranks a bear, I don’t know what you thought was going to happen.
Are We Adults Yet Episode 3 - Getting Over Hangups & Getting Back on the Workout Horse — Audio Entropy
We’re back! This time Adrienne and Zack both hit some stumbling blocks with their goals from last time, we’re calling this one a Mixed Success. But we have some new goals! Adrienne talks about how she’s going to try working out again, and Zack discusses trying to apply some anxiety therapy techniques. Plus: DIY Failures, The TV Is Too Big, and Beanie demands his voice to be heard!
The Benefits of Osteopathy for Migraines & Headaches
Which Types of Headaches Can Osteopathy Treat? Around 95% of the general population have experienced headaches at some stage in their life, with nearly one-in-two suffering a significant headache at least once a year. Whilst most can be treated with simple steps such as rest, hydration, and medication, some require further interventions. One effective treatment for many types of headaches is osteopathy.
Are We Adults Yet Episode 2 - Starting a Day and Learning A Hobby — Audio Entropy
Zack and Adrienne do their first check in on improvement, and we've already hit some stumbling blocks! But we try to figure out what we could do better about holding each other to our goals. Plus, Adrienne enlists Zack on helping her to wake up so that she can get her day started and have a healthier routine, and Zack tries to understand exactly how it is you learn an entirely new skill or hobby from scratch!
Bonus 66 - Rover Royale April Fools Special — Audio Entropy
The Mythic Rovers are back for more in this second Holiday Special! Ozzy is up to their old pranks again but at hyper speed, and Diane tries to help Trish sneak out to a concert, but Sable might narc on them both! You can find Rover Royale and Ava’s other TTRPG designs on her Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/avamiranda
Are We Adults Yet - Episode 1 — Audio Entropy
Zack and his wife Adrienne attempt to learn new skills and fail or succeed - but they hope that either option will help other people also on their struggle to be ‘normal’ adults in our difficult world. This week, they attempt to set some kind of normal basic human schedule. Will they succeed!?! Probably not.
Letter to the Editor
Wood River is headed in the wrong direction. It will take the “Right Two” to turn Wood River around. Voters clearly said they did not want a Rec Center. The cost is now $12,000,000 and we may not have the revenues to cover the cost of up to $1,000,000 a year to pay for it. Voters have been ignored. Cheryl Maguire, the “Rec”-less 3 and their supporters refuse to listen and want to continue to impose their will on Wood River. Voters have endured never-ending fee and tax increases.
Wood River Voters Should Be Informed and Decide on Cannabis Dispensary
I am deeply concerned with the city’s lack of transparency with Wood River voters about the downtown marijuana dispensary. The temptation to rush this through must be enticing, given the tax revenue it would generate. Backroom deals once again define city behavior. They ignore voters and hand-pick winners and losers. What will the cost be for our families? Downtown businesses deserve to know. Did they inform residents that this was being placed four blocks from Lewis and Clark Elementary?
Bonus 64 - Rover Royale Christmas Special — Audio Entropy
Merry Christmas everyone! Join Zack, returning guest Ava, and friends of the show Mygglygg and June as we test out Ava’s new upcoming Power Rangers inspired TTRPG, Rover Royale! We meet the team, accidentally add Santa to our enemies list, and Save Christmas! Kind of! Plus: Romance, pranks, and fashion tips! You can find this and Ava’s other TTRPG designs on her Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/avamiranda
Island ecosystem responses to the Kuwae eruption and precipitation change over the last 1600 years, Efate, Vanuatu
Nichola A. Strandberg1*, David A. Sear1, Peter G. Langdon1, Shane J. Cronin2, Catherine Langdon1, Ashley Maloney3, 4, Samantha Bateman1, Thomas Bishop5, Ian Croudace6, Melanie Leng7, 8, Julian P. Sachs3, Matthew (Matiu) Prebble9, William D. Gosling10, Mary E.
David Ayres was manning the storm siren for Game 1 in Carolina
BarDown Staff The Carolina Hurricanes have had a number of legends play for them over the years, but none of them are quite as unique as David Ayres. You see, Ayres was never supposed to play for them. The Toronto Marlies maintenance worker was brought into a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on an emergency basis, and he proceeded to pick up the W against a team he was wearing the logo of underneath his pads. It was that night that the legend of David Ayres – EBUG extraordinaire – was born.
One year ago today, the legend of David Ayres was born
BarDown Staff The Toronto Maple Leafs are flying high so far in 2021, sitting on a 14-3-2 record with a healthy margin atop the North Division. While it certainly feels like the Leafs are a different team than they’ve been in year’s past, it really wasn’t that long ago that they were suffering humiliating losses. Sure, losing 6-5 to the Ottawa Senators after leading 5-1 sucks. Also, getting eliminated by the Columbus Blue Jackets to not even make the 1st round of the playoffs is tough too.
A potential EBUG situation with Ottawa had Leafs fans PTSD fully triggered
BarDown Staff David Ayres , (Photo by Kevin Sousa/NHLI via Getty Images) The 2020-21 Toronto Maple Leafs came out of the gates blazing their way to a comfortable 1st place position in the all-Canadian North Division. While Leafs Nation has become one of the all-time most calloused fan bases of all time, it’s safe to say this year’s team feels a little different.
Ayres win for Hurricanes voted Greatest Moment of Season … So Far
His victory as the Carolina Hurricanes emergency backup goalie on Feb. 22 was voted by the fans as the Greatest Moment of the NHL Season … So Far. His moment emerged from the original field of 64, winning the final matchup on Wednesday against Pekka Rinne's goalie goal for the Nashville Predators on Jan. 9. The 42-year-old became the first emergency backup goalie to record a victory in an NHL game when the Hurricanes defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-3 at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
David Ayres beats the Leafs again in the Hurricanes’ NHL 20 simulation
BarDown Staff David Ayres Oh my god, David Ayres did it again — in NHL 20, at least. The Carolina Hurricanes are continuing their season despite the NHL’s hiatus by way of a NHL 20 simulation, and in their sim against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday, Ayres took the crease once again — this time as the Canes’ (virtual) starting goaltender, instead of as an emergency back-up. And oh yes, he made 75 saves against the Leafs in a 7-5 win.
Upper Deck shares their official David Ayres hockey card, to be released in May
At the beginning of the season, most hockey fans would have absolutely no idea who David Ayres is. Doesn’t matter how closely you follow the European leagues, the prospect pools, or any forgotten long term injury reserve occupants – you didn’t see Ayres coming into the league. The Toronto Marlies facilities worker came into a game to take over the Carolina Hurricanes crease on an emergency backup goalie basis.
David Ayres practiced with the NLL's Saskatchewan Rush
BarDown Staff David Ayres , Twitter/SaskRushLAX David Ayres went from an unknown Toronto Zamboni driver to a Carolina Hurricanes hero in a matter of hours after he saved the day and led the Canes to a win over the Maple Leafs as their emergency goalie. After a few media tours, having his stick put into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and a trip to PNC Arena as the Canes’ Siren Sounder, Ayres is starting to get back to his normal life. Sort of.
ECHL’s Florida Everblades want to sign David Ayres as an emergency back-up Zamboni driver
David Ayres is quite the hot commodity right now, after capturing EBUG glory for the Carolina Hurricanes. Obviously, everyone wants to bring him in now, including the ECHL’s Florida Everblades... as their emergency back-up Zamboni driver for the weekend. They even put up a full press release detailing their interest in signing Ayres on their team website! You have to respect the commitment to the bit.
David Ayres became an "Honorary North Carolinian” on Tuesday
David Ayres looked like he was going to be in for a very long night after the first two shots he faced in his NHL career, but the guys in front of him turned things on in the third period and helped him come away with his first career win in what will most likely be his first and only NHL game. Since Saturday night the 42-year-old has been celebrated in many different ways and the Carolina Hurricanes kept it going on Tuesday.
Holland Park Press
Brexit in Poetry Competition (English) by Holland Park Press New competition now accepting submissions! - We're looking for poems about any aspects or opinions on Brexit Find out more Heartbroken (English) by Arnold Jansen op de Haar Try explaining here in England why the Dutch nearly went mad last weekend.
A collection of tactile diagrams for first examinations in biology: construction and evaluation
The Tactile Diagrams Research Project, based in the Department o f Education at the Loughborough University o f Technology and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (project number C0023 2210), is concerned with developing tactile diagrams of good quality for school biology courses, and evaluating these in a variety of teaching circumstances.
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