National Geographic Photo Contest 2011 - In Focus
National Geographic is currently holding its annual photo contest, with the deadline for submissions coming up on November 30. For the past nine weeks, the society has been gathering and presenting galleries of submissions, encouraging readers to vote for them as well. National Geographic was kind enough to let me choose among its entries from 2011 for display here on In Focus. Gathered below are 45 images from the three categories of People, Places, and Nature, with captions written by the individual photographers. [45 photos] Use j/k keys or ←/→ to navigate Choose: Many people pilgrimage to Uluru, but what is seen there often depends on where you've come from. Eruption of the Cordon del Caulle. Beluga whales in the arctic having fun. This is a streetcar in New Orleans traveling back towards The Quarter on St. This image captures almost 6 hours of climbing parties on Rainier going for the summit under starry skies. Russia, polar region of West Siberia, Tazovsky Peninsula.
Killer Game Programming in Java
Killer Game Programming in Java is for people who already know the basics of Java. For example, students who've finished an 'Introduction to Java' course. The aim is to teach reusable techniques which can be pieced together to make lots of different, fun games. For example, how to make a particle system, first-person keyboard controls, a terrain follower, etc. If you don't know Java, then Killer Game Programming in Java isn't for you. Instead, have a look at my Java book suggestions. The main emphasis of my book (over 17 chapters) is on 3D gaming using Java 3D. Early (sometimes very early) draft versions of the book's chapters can be downloaded from here (see the links below). All the book's code is here, either downloadable as a single zip file (visit the code page), or on a chapter-by-chapter basis from each chapter's page (see the links below). I've also been adding new chapters here; chapters which don't appear in the book. There's a Czech edition of my book. Dr.
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In From up North’s inspiration galleries we present the latest of our findings from the wonderful world of design. Amazing high quality artworks in various categories from great designers all over the globe. Quote by George Bernard Being happy… Sometimes I pretend to be normal…
Nutella Pocket Cookies
Stuffed animal
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Convention over Configuration
The Universal Remote: Powerful, but requires too much configuring Intent Design a framework so that it enforces standard naming conventions for mapping classes to resources or events. A programmer only needs to write the mapping configurations when the naming convention fails. Motivation General-purpose frameworks usually require one or more configuration files in order to set up the framework. Below is an example1 showing a typical configuration file. Figure 1: A Hibernate mapping definition ( id VARCHAR(20) NOT NULL, password VARCHAR(20), PRIMARY KEY(id) ); Figure 2: The Users table in the database Figure 1 above shows a mapping file for Hibernate5, an object/relational persistence and query service framework for Java. Hibernate uses the configuration file in Figure 1 to map objects to the database. Modifying configuration files, usually in XML, is tedious and also error-prone. These two naming conventions are natural. Applicability Consequences - Requires familiarity. Usage Sample code
Chinese Salt and Pepper Tofu Restaurant Style
This vegan salt and pepper tofu recipe is a great dish to entertain with. I either serve it as an appetizer with tooth picks, or I serve it as an entree with some brown rice. All the components of this recipe can be made ahead and put together just before serving. To clean leeks, soak sliced leeks in water for a few minutes. There are a few recipes online for salt and pepper tofu, like this Chinese salt and pepper tofu on the post punk kitchen forum, this salt and pepper tofu with five spice or this simple salt and pepper tofu from Rachael Ray magazine. Once you fry the tofu, toss it in sauteed leeks, celery, ginger, garlic and green pepper. For a quick appetizer, skip the sauteeing just served the fried tofu with chili sauce like below. Notes: - you can use this same method and recipe with button mushrooms, parboiled cubed potato, baby corn or paneer. - fry one piece of tofu first and taste it. - fry only a few pieces of tofu at a time. - substitute leeks with 1/2 cup chopped onions
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Five of the Best Sweet Treats to Try in Paris
Sweet Treats in Paris by Canon s3 When strolling along famous Paris streets like the Champs-Elysées and Rue Royale, your nose will be assaulted by delicious odors wafting from some of the greatest bakers, confectioners and chocolatiers in France. Don’t be tempted by imitators – when in Paris, go for the original and best creators of world-famous sweet treats. See the top five places to satisfy your sweet tooth and your sense of occasion below… 1) for bonbons: l’Etoile d’Or Bernachon chocolates Paris by Ricardo Denise Acabo’s knowledge of chocolate is the stuff of local legend and though the French may passionately debate about which type is their favourite, everyone agrees that the perfect delivery system for her chocolate masterpieces are her heavenly bonbons. Where: 30 Rue Pierre Fontaine 2) for hot chocolate: Angelina Cafe Glorious Angelina's Hot Chocolate by Ingrid Where: 226 Rue de Rivoli 3) for a glazed croissant: Pierre Hermé Pierre Hermé Croissant by Michal 4) for ice cream: Berthillon
