OPAL (software)
The Open Physics Abstraction Layer (OPAL) is an open source realtime physics engine API similar to PAL. It is currently supported only by ODE, but can be extended to run off of other engines. OPAL is free software, released under both the LGPL and the BSD license. It was originally designed and written by Tyler Streeter, Andres Reinot, and Alan Fischer while working at Iowa State University's Virtual Reality Applications Center (VRAC).
OPAL is a high-level interface for low-level physics engines used in games, robotics simulations, and other 3D applications. Features a simple C++ API, intuitive objects (e.g. Solids, Joints, Motors, Sensors), and XML-based file storage for complex objects.
The latest version of OPAL is 0.4.0. On June 23, 2010, OPAL development officially ended.
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Supernova (Mr Hudson song)
"Supernova" is a song by British singer Mr Hudson with American hip hop artist Kanye West, who is featured on the song. "Supernova" was premiered on 13 May 2009, on Zane Lowe BBC Radio Show and then released through Mr Hudson's and Kanye West's blogs. The song was later remixed by Calvin Harris in a more electronic fashion. After being officially released as a single on 19 July, it promptly debuted high on European charts.
Release
"Supernova" was released to iTunes on 19 July 2009 after being able to pre-order throughout the previous week.
Chart performance
On the Irish Singles Chart, "Supernova" debuted in the top ten, entering at number seven on the issue date of 23 July 2009. The song was the highest debut on the chart for that week. The following week it rose to number four, and peaked at number two. It performed even better in Hudson's native United Kingdom, where it debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart on 26 July 2009 (for the week ending date 1 August 2009)
Supernova (Today Is the Day album)
Supernova is the debut studio album by the American noisegrind band Today Is the Day, released on April 1993 by Amphetamine Reptile Records.
Reception
Patrick Kennedy of allmusic awarded it 4 and a half out of 5 stars, hailing it as a "landmark recording" that "indicates that metal could indeed be far more than a simple, formulaic system of chugging riffs, screamed vocals, and stampeding drums."
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Steve Austin.
Personnel
Adapted from the Supernova liner notes.
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Benelli Supernova
The Benelli Supernova is a pump action shotgun, popular for hunting and self-defense. Its most innovative and distinguishing feature is a one-piece receiver and changeable stock with shim kit. The Supernova is known for its large trigger guard, extreme durability and reliability.
Technical specifications
Three main models are available as well as one variant:
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