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- Rick Gorham
- Best New Sports Team Editorial pick Pikes Peak Derby Dames
Best Playground
Editorial pick
America the Beautiful Park Fantasy Playground
126 Cimino Drive
City Parks and Recreation, 385-5940, springsgov.com
Beware, Colorado Springs, there is an invasion occurring! Five Quirks currently are calling the Fantasy Playground at America the Beautiful Park home. According to legend (and the sign posted), these multi-colored critters arrived at the playground west of downtown thanks to the guidance of local elementary school children. It's no wonder Quirks chose to make this playground their home, as its bevy of enticing, whimsical structures could inspire the most straight-laced to dive into imaginative play. Leave your grade school playground expectations behind and head down to America the Beautiful Park. -- SJG
- Best Yoga by Candlelight Editorial pick We Be Yoga
Best Workout with a Smile and a Song
Editorial pick
Brazilian Capoeira
3228 N. Nevada Ave. , 633-6371
Part of the problem with going to the gym is that it can be a miserable experience. It makes people feel lonely, being surrounded by metal and doing repetitive motions all by themselves. Luckily, pumping iron isn't the only option for staying fit. Brazilian Capoeira, which fuses fun and martial arts, takes the pain out of the workout. The students (beginning as early as age 4) are singing, clapping, playing instruments, encouraging other capoeiristas and getting a killer, full-body workout. Sure beats lugging a Nalgene bottle and a towel from the ab press to the squat rack. -- SG
Best Urban Hike
Editorial pick
Colorado Avenue, downtown to Manitou Springs
Colorado Springs boasts a plethora of mountain, canyon and prairie hikes, but sometimes a tromp through the city streets hits the spot. The best 7.4-mile urban ramble starts downtown at the intersection of Nevada and Colorado avenues. Head west on Colorado, through the city's patch of high rises and under I-25, and check out the great view of Pikes Peak. Things quickly become interesting on the shady sidewalks lining the avenue through west side. Pass tattoo parlors, quirky consignment stores and neighborhood bars while making your way through Old Colorado City. The truly ambitious can follow the sidewalk to its conclusion at the Vienna Station hot dog stand, the perfect place to stop for a Chicago-style snack before heading back. -- DW
Best Workout Deal
Editorial pick
Pilates Reformer class at the Garden Ranch YMCA
2380 Montebello Drive, 593-9622
The cost of a Y membership, $42 per month, is about the same as one private-studio hour on the Pilates Reformer, the machine with springs and bars and a sliding carriage that transforms your body into a lean, mean machine. So let's do the math: One hour per week on the Reformer at the Y = a little more than $10. One hour per week on the Reformer at a private studio? About four times that. And with the Y membership, you get unlimited access to the gym, the weight room and the workout machines, and a shower. Have you been reformed? -- KCE
Best Park Within City Limits
Readers poll winner
Palmer Park
3650 Maizeland Road
City Parks and Recreation, 385-5940
One of the best things Gen. William Palmer did after founding Colorado Springs was set aside this 730-acre sandstone cliff-and-forest oasis northeast of downtown. With more than 25 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding, an awesome overlook of the city, mountains and prairie picnic grounds, a botanical reserve and horse stables, Palmer claims the crown among urban parks. It's easy to get to from downtown, especially via the back entrance and trailhead at Paseo and North Chelton roads. The perfect place for an urban escape. -- DW
Best Hiking Trail
Readers poll winner
Waldo Canyon
Highway 24, two miles west of Manitou Springs, 636-1602 (Forest Service ranger station)
The 6.8-mile loop winds past sunny alpine meadows and through a cool forest canopy that opens up to commanding mountain and city views. It's no wonder that Waldo Canyon consistently ranks as one of the region's most popular spots for both rambling and running. The trailhead (at around 7,000 feet elevation) begins at a well-marked parking lot two miles west of Manitou Springs. The trail branches into a loop 1.5 miles ahead, ascending to a height of about 8,000 feet before wrapping back. Waldo Canyon's trail avoided much damage in last month's forest fire and can be hiked through late fall. -- DW
Best Nature Walk for Kids
Readers poll winner
Bear Creek Nature Center
245 Bear Creek Road, 520-6387
The miles of mild, well-groomed wide trails that wind through Bear Creek Regional Park easily could make a kid a hiker for life. Easy treks are lined with native plants like scrub oak and yucca, grasses and seasonal wildflowers. Lucky hikers can see mule deer, black bears, hawks and peregrine falcons. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in one of the many covered gazebos (but don't feed the bears or other animals, please) and wear the kids out at the playgrounds before heading home for an early bedtime. -- CSB


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The Kidsta Nasal CPAP Mask cushion features a dual-wall cushion design that significantly reduces pressure on children's noses. With the dual-wall design, your child will have a comfortable cushion and a top-notch seal.
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Your original purchase of the Kidsta Mask includes a booklet designed to help children put on their mask properly. It is helpful in reminding your children of the importance of their therapy.
Are there various sizes for the mask cushion?
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How often should I clean the mask cushion?
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When I went to Google to look up something, I saw birthday presents and wondered for whom the Google Doodle was.
When I moused over it, I saw that it was for me: "Happy birthday Philip!"
In other news, I'm at the qepHom in Saarbrücken with lots of other people who speak (or want to learn to speak) Klingon. And this morning at breakfast, there was a little muffin with a candle in it for me!
And happy birthday also lnbw :)


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Georgia on My Mind: Famous Photographers Capture Georgia O'Keeffe
GEORGIA O'KEEFFE (1887-1986) is best known for her paintings of large-scale flowers, New York cityscapes, animal bones, and the landscape of New Mexico. Her extraordinary career focused first on a highly innovative exploration of abstraction and shifted towards powerful representation and heightened realism after the mid 1920s. "Georgia O'Keeffe and the Camera: The Art of Identity" explores the essential role that photography played in establishing her reputation, promoting her career, and creating her public persona. O'Keeffe's lasting fame rests on the strength of her work and the romantic story of her life. Photographs made by her art dealer-husband, her friends, celebrity portraitists, and photojournalists all serve to tell various versions of that tale.
O'Keeffe and her connection with photography began with Alfred Stieglitz in New York in 1917. Early in her career, she primarily was an abstract artist and a leading member of one of the avant-garde art movements that blossomed in New York in the 1910s and 1920s.
It was Stieglitz's version of O'Keeffe's life, told through the eyes of a modern art impresario and impassioned lover, that captured the attention of the critics and press. His engaging photographs of O'Keeffe established her first public image as a sexually liberated woman. Stieglitz not only photographed her, but promoted her work at his gallery and they later were married.
A shift in O'Keeffe's persona and art can be seen after she traveled from New York to New Mexico in 1929. Pictures of her there by photographers such as Ansel Adams, John Loengard, and Todd Webb increasingly shaped a new public image of the artist--as a rugged individualist whose hard work and determination allowed her to realize herself fully as an artist and a person. She finally settled in New Mexico in 1949. …


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You know the saying "with great power comes great responsibility"? That's how we felt after receiving the Eco-Primary Education Award by PEKA Malaysia, graced by His Majesty the Sultan of Selangor.
With PEKA as our environmental partner, we teach our children sustainable living and develop a sustainable community at school. Our eco lessons include responsible consumption, where food wastage during lunchtime is weighed and observed by students and teachers. We went on nature trips where we replanted mangrove and did stream sampling.
We instill the values of good health each day through physical and outdoor activities, and through our little orchard of fruits and veggies. In fact, we had the winner of Masterchef Malaysia teaching our children healthy cooking!
Our infrastructure is constructed according to the Green Building Index, and provides eco-friendly features; a rainwater harvesting system, a vertical garden, and energy-saving properties. Sanitation wise, the water we flush down the toilet is from the rain. Having a wind turbine allows us to explore the possibilities of renewable energy. We offer good jobs to teachers, administrators, and school personnel for their economic growth, and we are careful with how we utilize our electricity as it's part of our climate action.
Our creative students came up with new innovations during science exhibitions and eco conferences — tiles made out of egg shells, paint colours made out of soil, and many more! Our girls and boys thrive together in science and technology, sports and martial arts. Gender equality is evident as they represented the school locally and globally, through various programs and competitions. We reduce inequalities by offering scholarships to top performers regardless of their background as we believe quality education is for everyone. Apart from the Cambridge International curriculum, IDRISSI is the first school to be authorized by Carnegie Mellon University USA for STEM Robotics program in Malaysia.
Our pond is a sanctuary to life below water such as koi, guppies, and tortoises; our humble farm is a shelter to life on land such as goats, chickens, ducks, and rabbits.
We also organized donation drives and charity campaigns for refugees and people in need, all for the goals of less hunger and less poverty.
We are IDRISSI International School. More than a homely school, we are a home of earth's future changemakers.


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The art of rhinoplasty is totally dependent on teaching and mentorship. Every rhinoplasty surgeon learned from mentors of years past and this becomes paramount in choosing your Nose Surgeon. If their mentor was a Scarless (Closed) Rhinoplasty surgeon, this is likely their style of operating today. If their mentor was an "Open" rhinoplasty surgeon, this is likely their style of operating today.
The true Legacy of Scarless Noses starts in the 1800s with one of the true pioneers of the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, Dr. Jacques Joseph.
Dr. Jacques Joseph (September 6, 1865 – February 12, 1934) was a German plastic surgeon who was one of the first surgeons to recognize and acknowledge that although cosmetic surgery may not be a necessity, it played a deeper role in regards to a patient's cognitive health due to its positive impact on their mental health, spirit, and role in the universe. Dr. Joseph perfected his Rhinoplasty techniques in Berlin and published numerous ground-breaking books on Rhinoplasty including some that are called "milestones in plastic surgery." Dr. Jacque Joseph then trained multiple surgeons from the United States of America such as the legendary Dr. Irving Goldman, who was one of the predecessors of the famed Dr. Howard Diamond of Manhattan.
Dr. Howard Diamond was a legend in the field of Rhinoplasty and was undoubtedly one of the busiest rhinoplasty surgeons of all time. It was joked that Dr. Diamond had a nose factory in Manhattan as it wasn't uncommon for him to do 5-7 rhinoplasties in a day! Dr. Howard Diamond then trained the famed Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Legend Dr. Morey Parkes.
Dr. Morey Parkes was the most famous Plastic Surgeon in Los Angeles from the 1960′s-1980′s. He performed almost every rhinoplasty for any major celebrity during this time period and was famous for his subtle scarless (closed) rhinoplasty technique. Dr. Parkes had a very prestigious fellowship and apprenticeship that was sponsored by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. After over 25 years of mentorship to multiple young plastic surgeons, Dr. Morey Parkes decided to take on ONE last and final fellow in 1979.
Dr. Eugene Tardy in Chicago, during this same time, was building one of the most iconic residency programs in the last 40 years for creating Rhinoplasty Surgeons. Dr. Tardy is without a doubt one of the world's most premiere Rhinoplasty Surgeons from modern times. He has been historic in teaching advances and approaches to the nose. Dr. Tardy has published some of the most iconic textbooks in the history of Rhinoplasty. It was here under the guidance of Dr. Tardy, that Dr. Raj Kanodia trained for his residency and began to learn the art of the Scarless Nose.
Dr. Raj Kanodia then came to Los Angeles in 1979 to compete with 50 other plastic surgeons to achieve the fellowship under Dr. Morey Parkes in Los Angeles. With his surgical skill and charm, Dr. Kanodia secured his dream fellowship with Dr. Morey Parkes and trained under him for 1 year and then joined his practice where he worked side by side with Dr. Morey Parkes and Dr. Jack Sheen (2 of the premiere Rhinoplasty Experts of Los Angeles) for 4 more years until Dr. Kanodia took over the practice and his own legendary career blossomed.
Now after 37 years of practice, Dr. Raj Kanodia has cemented his fate as the world's best Closed (Scarless) Rhinoplasty surgeon. He has performed more Rhinoplasty on celebrities, royalty, and athletes than any other surgeon in the world. He has been written about in every major magazine and touted as "the KING of the Hollywood Nosejob" by E! News and dubbed as "Doc Hollywood" by Vogue and Allure and Elle magazines. Dr. Kanodia has trained multiple fellows over the years who have gone on to have very successful practices but after 37 years in practice, decided to take on his last and final fellow. Dr. Deepak Dugar was hand selected to be the final fellow of the Advanced Closed Rhinoplasty Fellowship.
As time goes on, more and more surgeons opt towards open rhinoplasty which leaves unfortunate scars on beautiful noses that don't necessarily require this. Dr. Deepak Dugar will continue to carry the time-honored legacy from the legendary greats such as Dr. Jacques Joseph, Dr. Howard Diamond, and Dr. Morey Parkes as well as from his own personal mentors, Dr. Eugene Tardy and Dr. Raj Kanodia – in order to preserve the integrity and skill of Closed Scarless Rhinoplasty for decades to come.


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Celebrate our club's success with the Dons CD
Supporters can now buy the perfect AFC Wimbledon celebration in time for Christmas at the club shop.
A CD album called "This is Our Time", including 16 unique tracks all about your beloved club, is available to buy online.
There is also the bonus of an audio interview with Niall Couper, the author of the AFC Wimbledon book after which the album is named.
and go to the DVD and Audio section to purchase the musical celebration, priced at £9.99.online club shopPlease visit the
The full track listing and credits for the album, produced by Cherry Red Records, is as follows:
(Steven Bor) 1. This Is Our Time
2. W-I-M-B-L-E-D-O-N (On Trial UK)
(Jefed) 3. This Wimbledon
(Thomas Barnes) 4. In The Dons We Trust
(Jumble) 5. History
(Lion O'Brien) 6. Rise
(I, Ludicrous) 7. From the Lane to the Meadow
(Kevin Holland, Wills McGuigan) 8. Nine Years
(John Power) 9. Up and Up We Climb
(The Big Blast Band, featuring Sammy Moore and other Wimbledon players) 10. We Are Wimbledon
Chris Mears 11. Look At Us Now (A Fans Club)
(The Fans Club Band) 12. A Fans' Club
The Fans Club Band 13. All I want to do (is watch football)
(The Fans Club Band) 14. It's Only a Game
(The Fans Club Band) 15. More Important than that
(Wimbledon FC) 16. We Are Wimbledon
(Iain McNay Interviews with Niall Couper about his book 'This Is Our Time') 17. This Is Our Time
Please note that track 16 is the original version of "We Are Wimbledon", which was recorded by the 1988 FA Cup winning squad. The rest of the album is the same as the download album released earlier this year.


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Penn Terra Ltd. v. Department of Envtl. Resources
ELR Citation: 14 ELR 20475
Nos. No. 83-5448, 733 F.2d 267/20 ERC 2185/(3d Cir., 04/30/1984)
The court rules that the automatic stay provision of the federal Bankruptcy Code does not prevent the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (DER) from compelling a debtor to correct violations of state surface mining laws. The court notes that the policy behind the automatic stay is to grant the debtor temporary relief from creditors and prevent dissipation of the debtor's assets. The stay applies to state action; however, there are exceptions in the stay allowing exercises of police or regulatory power that are not attempts to collect a money judgment. The court rules that these exceptions should be broadly construed to avoid preemption of state law absent an unmistakable indication of contrary congressional intent. The court notes that if equity demands, the bankruptcy court has statutory authority to individually stay state actions exempted from the automatic stay.
Turning to the state action at issue, the court holds that DER's attempt to enforce the surface mining laws is clearly an exercise of police power and does not constitute an attempt to enforce a money judgment. Since "enforcement of a money judgment" lacks a clear definition in the Bankruptcy Code, the court construes it according to commonly accepted usage. A money judgment must involve particular parties and a sum certain. Entry and enforcement of money judgments are separate actions. In form, the DER action did not involve a money judgment: DER did not seek payment to the state or adjudication of liability for a sum certain. However, the court looks beyond form and seeks a test for whether an action is in substance an attempt to enforce a money judgment. Examining precedent, the court rules that an important factor in identifying a proceeding as a money judgment is whether the remedy sought would compensate for past wrongful acts or protect against future harms. Remedies of the first type resemble traditional money judgments; remedies of the second type resemble traditional equitable relief. The court rejects as too broad the bankruptcy court's test, which would hold any order causing the debtor to expend money to be equivalent to money damages. The court also rejects the debtor's suggestion of distinguishing between mandatory and prohibitory injunctions. The court holds that DER's action is directed at future harms and therefore is not subject to the automatic stay.
Counsel for Appellant
Dennis W. Strain
Office of the Chief Counsel
Department of Environmental Resources, 1230 Highland Bldg., 121 S. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh PA 15206
(412) 665-2900
Counsel for Appellee
T. Lawrence Palmer
120 Meadowview Dr., Wexford PA 15090
(412) 935-3818
Counsel for Amici Curiae
E. Dennis Muchnicki; Anthony J. Celebrezzi Jr., Attorney General
30 E. Broad St., 17th Floor, Columbus OH 43215
(614) 466-3376
Bankruptcy Trustee
Margaret L. McArdle
220 Grant St., Pittsburgh PA 15219
(412) 566-2235
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Beginning November 7th, The Seattle Public Library is partnering with Seattle Public Schools to run a pilot program called Library Link. This program will automatically provide a library account to students at three middle schools; Aki Kurose, Mercer and Denny.
"The District is committed to closing educational opportunity gaps and taking a variety of approaches to ensure every students' success," said James Bush, Director of School and Community Partnerships for Seattle Schools. "The Library Link pilot program is a good example because access to digital resources isn't necessarily equal for all students in the district. By partnering with the Seattle Public Library, we're hoping to have a solution for that."
Through this program, students at home and at school, will have the same level of access that is already available to them if they have an existing Seattle Public Library card. These accounts are free, and will not accrue overdue fines or lost materials charges. Over 100 online, educational resources will be available to students.
"The Seattle Public Library is excited to offer expanded and more equitable access to online collections for Seattle Public School students and faculty," said Chance Hunt, Assistant Director of Community Partnerships and Government Relations for the Seattle Public Library. "We look forward to the results of this pilot project and learning how we can take the work further across the district."
The pilot program will run through the end of this school year. After that, it will be evaluated to see if it could be extended to additional schools.


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As the end of the year draws near and nonprofits large and small start thinking about strategies to break through the clutter and raise big bucks, I wanted to share a simple yet important tip with you YNPNers for ensuring your message is heard.
(image by Mark Smiciklas, Intersection Consulting)
Beth Kanter, John Haydon, and many other top social media professionals have written about the best times of day to post your messages on the world's largest social networks. Often these tips contradict one another, so as we gear up for the biggest fundraising time of the year, I decided to combine some data with the personal experience gained producing the Nonprofit Boot Camp and Social Media for Nonprofits conferences (next up, SF on 10/10-11) and a bit of common sense… introducing The Burrito Principle.
The basic idea is that you want to reach people on Facebook and Twitter during their down time, when they're most likely to log in. Note this is different than email, where the guiding principle is not to be unread message number 42 of 63 when someone gets back to work and clears out their inbox (hence, send your email blasts at 11am or 3pm Tues/Weds/Thurs).
With social media, on the other hand, your Facebook posts and tweets should be timed to catch people when they have time on their hands:
- 8:30am— when they're on their way into work
- 12:30pm— when they're checking their iPhone while eating a burrito
- 5:30pm— on the bus ride home
- 10pm— after the kids go to sleep, which in general is the single best time to post during the week
The data says that weekdays all perform about the same, but Wednesdays are actually the worst, while weekends provide the best reach, so plan your posts accordingly. Of course, your mileage may vary depending on whether your audience is professionals vs. youth, and be sure to use tools like RowFeeder's free reports to figure out what time zone your audience is in.
I hope this small tip helps you reel in the big bucks as 12/31 roles around, and if you're interested in learning more about our efforts producing the nation's only conference series devoted to social media for social good, check out www.SM4NP.org or better yet, join us in San Francisco on October 10-11, and use the discount code "YNPN" to save $25.
About the Guest Blogger:
Darian Rodriguez Heyman co-founded Social Media for Nonprofits, which educates social sector leaders on how to advance fundraising, marketing, advocacy, and recruitment efforts online. Previously, he served as Executive Director of Craigslist Foundation and he is also the author of the best-selling book, Nonprofit Management 101 and a frequent keynote speaker at nonprofit gatherings around the world.


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China Airlines has cancelled at least 22 flights due to a strike by its pilots during the peak lunar new year travel period.
Most of the cancelled flights were international departures from Taipei Taoyuan scheduled for after 16:00 local time on 8 February, although there are also some cancellations out of Kaohsiung, Tainan and Osaka Kansai.
The Taiwanese flag carrier says about 10% of its flights will be affected, impacting 4,000 passengers. It adds that it will prioritise manpower and aircraft to consolidate flights, and maintain its operations as much as possible.
Its pilots, led by the Pilots Union Taoyuan, are demanding better pay, subsidies and working hours.
China Airlines says it has increased annual manpower costs by NT$120 million ($3.89 million) to meet some of the demands by the pilots. It adds that it is still keen to continue talks but that the union is demanding that it agree to all conditions before returning to the negotiating table.
The carriers and its pilots reached partial consensus on some issues last August following negotiations. The plan was to continue talks for another year over unresolved issues.
China Airlines also pointed out that a flight attendant strike in 2016 crippled its schedule and resulted in losses of NT$500 million.
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|Drew Butler (U. of Georgia) 2009 Ray Guy Award & Academic All-American
Randy Bullock (Texas A & M) 2011 Lou Groza Award and All-American Kicker
Brad Nortman (U. of Wisconsin) Academic All-Big Ten
When I left the NFL League as a Special Teams Coordinator in 2007, my goal as a kicking coach and consultant was to help as many kicking specialists achieve their dream and have a chance to play professional football. Subsequently we coined the term - 'A Specialists Path to PRO Football'.
For over twenty years, I have attended the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama to either find a job, see coaching friends in addition to evaluate and critique the kicking specialists in attendance.
This year was a little different. I was there solely to support and observe three of my prized One on One Kicking and Punting students perform in the 2012 Senior Bowl practices and game.
Five years ago, I started working with Brad Nortman after he graduated from high school and accepted a scholarship from the University of Wisconsin. Four years ago I started woking with Drew Butler when his father Kevin Butler (Chicago Bears) brought him to me during his red shirt freshman year at the University of Georgia. Three years ago when Randy Bullock was a sophomore at Texas A & M, he attended my 2009 PRO Development Camp in Phoenix, Arizona.
Five, Four, Three, and Two years ago I met and started working with punter, Kyle Martens (Rice University) after he attend one of my PRO Development Camps. Kyle was not invited to the Senior Bowl but is playing Feb 4th in the Players All-Star Classic in Little Rock Arkansas. Kyle however, has been invited to the NFL Combine in late February.
In the last four years Coach Zauner's One on One Lessons have produced results for NFL Kickers: Sebastian Janikowski (2012 PRO Bowl), Billy Cundiff (2011 PRO Bowl), Josh Scobee and NFL Punters: Jon Ryan, Dave Zastudil, Brett Kern and many other Pro Specialists.
As I have continued to work as a kicking coach, I have come to believe more than ever that 'A Specialist's Path to PRO Football' is a process that should begin and evolve during a specialist's college career with proper technique and training.
Now, One on One Kicking, Punting and Snapping Lessons and PRO Development Camps have also paid dividends for Randy Bullock, Drew Butler, Brad Nortman and Kyle Martens. All four of these specialists have not only attended my PRO Development Camps and taken One on One Lessons, but they are also currently training in Phoenix, Arizona preparing for the 2012 NFL Combine February 22-28, 2012, their college PRO Day as well as the NFL Draft this April.
2012 Senior Bowl Photo Gallery:
|Danny Smith Washington Redskins Special Teams Coach with South Specialists
|Danny Smith Redskins Special Teams Coach Watches Field Goal Operation
|Brad Nortman Punting During Senior Bowls Tuesday Practice
|ESPN Analysts at Senior Bowl (Mike Mayock, Paul Burmeister and Charles Davis)
|Kyle Wojta, Brad Nortman and Carson Wiggs Senior Bowl North Team Specialists
|Carson Wiggs (Purdue) Kicking Field Goals During Tuesdays Practice
|Mike Priefer (Vikings) Special Teams Coach Works a Drill with Kyle Wojta
|U. of Wisconsin's Brad Nortman and Kyle Wojta Senior Bowl Specialists
|Drew Butler (2009 Ray Guy) and Randy Bullock (2011 Lou Groza) Award Winners
The North Team Defeated the South Team 23 to 13 in the 2012 Senior Bowl
I would like to wish all the 2012 College Seniors the best of luck
in the upcoming 2012 NFL Draft and a future in the NFL.
Stay Tuned for More of Coach Zauner's Blog!
Visit: http://www.coachzauner.com/
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Newton County Schools will follow their early release schedule Friday, Jan. 6 due to the threat of inclement weather, according to a release from Sherri Davis-Viniard, Newton County School System director of public relations, late Thursday night.
Elementary and Newton County Theme School students will be dismissed at 11:15 a.m.; high school students will be released at 12:15 p.m. and middle school students will be dismissed at 1:15 p.m. Lunch will be served before students are dismissed and all students who ride school buses home in the afternoons will be transported to their normal bus stops.
The school system will continue to monitor weather conditions throughout the weekend and provide updates if inclement weather impacts Monday's schedule.


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In a very recent announcement, Panasonic stated that it has introduced its new cutting-edge receiver, model SA-BX500. This new audio receiver is perfectly suited to the HD age. With it you will now be able to enjoy movies with stunning images and ultra-high-quality surround sound that elevate home entertainment to spectacular heights.
Paul Sabo, national marketing manager for Panasonic Home Audio, says "The HD age demands an A/V receiver that can amplify information-rich digital signals without degradation, output images with minimal degradation, and offer advanced ease of use. The SA-BX500 excels in all three areas and is the ideal complement to a high definition, flat panel home theater set-up."
Let us explore a few but the best features of the Panasonic SA-BX500 Audio Receiver:
Blu-ray Disc to adopt HD Audio (Dolby(R) TrueHD, Dolby(R) Digital Plus and DTS-HD(TM) Master Audio)
7.1-channel Virtual Surround Sound function
Boasts advanced Bi-Amp/Bi-Wiring
VIERA Link equipped home theater components with a single remote
Can send 1080p Full-HD video signals
Deep Color or x.v.Color video signals
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The International Atomic Energy Agency has sent three more experts to Iran for talks on its nuclear program. The agency wants Iran to agree to more rigorous inspections of its nuclear facilities.
The IAEA says three more nuclear safeguard experts arrived Friday in Tehran, joining two colleagues who are holding technical discussions with the Iranian authorities.
The IAEA team plans several days of talks with counterparts from the Iranian atomic energy organization, which is building nuclear facilities and developing technology.
The agency plans to send another group of experts to Iran next week to explain the implications of signing the so-called additional protocol on nuclear inspections. The head of the IAEA, Mohamed ElBaradei, briefly visited Tehran earlier this week to urge the government to sign the protocol as a confidence building measure. The U.N. agency is trying to avoid a confrontation between Iran and western nations, which claim its nuclear program is designed to develop weapons.
The agency's spokesman, Mark Gwozdecky, who accompanied Mr. ElBaradei, says agreeing to the protocol would not mean that inspectors would suddenly be running all over the country.
"This is not Iraq where we had unlimited rights to go anywhere anytime," he said. "The protocol means that the state first of all has to provide us a wide variety of information on basically everything directly or indirectly related to nuclear, so that's an obligation that they don't have now.
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Mr. Gwozdecky says the Iranians want to know what they would be signing up for.
Western diplomats in Vienna, speaking on the condition of anonymity, expressed concern and disappointment that Mr. ElBaradei's visit did not result in the immediate signing of the protocol. They fear the Iranians are stringing things out and say even if Iran signed the protocol now, it might take years before it could be fully implemented.
The United States believes Iran has a secret nuclear weapons program, something strongly denied by Tehran.
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Talk:Board of Directors
Actually, I would disagree with this equivalence; the board of directors is not always the convention committee. To use the two models with which I am familiar:
The board of directors of Midwest Furry Fandom, Inc. are independent of convention staff. The board selects a chairman, who then selects the convention committee, which serves at his discretion. This model is actually inherited from Duckon, from whom MFF
lifted wholesale adapted its bylaws.
Anthrocon, Inc.'s board of directors is comprised of some (but not necessarily all) of the Anthrocon department heads of the convention committee. While I'm not sure if it's required in the bylaws (Giza can elucidate, I'm sure), custom has been that as soon as someone is no longer a department head, they are no longer on the board of directors. This is closer to what you are proposing, but as you see it's still not necessarily equivalent.----DuncanDaHusky(talk) 19:05, 26 March 2007 (UTC)
- I'm all for having separate articles then, or at least differentiating the two in the same article. We should just be sure to provide for lots of detail, though.
- We don't have any particularly fancy bylaws in AC -- because we HATE meetings and procedure. Board members are generally appointed by Kage with Board approval. And yes, all Board members are department heads. (But not all department heads are Board members. Bringing new people on the Board is somewhat like a papal conclave.) --Douglas Muth 19:21, 26 March 2007 (UTC)


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This self-catering cottage near Peebles is situated within the eighteenth century stables at Kailzie Gardens. Although positioned in the centre of the gardens, it is reasonably secluded, with it's own small garden and sitting out area. For those visiting Glentress there is secure storage for mountain bikes. On the ground floor there is a cosy sitting room - with dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped including electric cooker, microwave and deep freeze. A small utility room, with washing machine, leads into the bathroom. There is a large downstairs bedroom. Upstairs there are two further bedrooms. All bedrooms are twin bedded with blankets. Colour TV, video and radio are provided. There is oil central heating throughout the cottage, and an open fire in the sitting room. Tenants have free access to the gardens, and to the beautiful walks on the estate.
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Lynn Colburn Shapiro writes reviews and feature stories for Dance Magazine. She is a Chicago-based freelance writer, director and choreographer. Her fiction has been published in Midstream, Jewish Women's Literary Annual, and The Chicago Jewish News, and her plays have been produced by CBS TV and regional theater companies in Illinois, Texas, Ohio, and Canada. Lynn teaches fiction writing and humanities at Columbia College Chicago, where she received her MFA in Fiction Writing.
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Joffrey Ballet – American Legends bill – Chicago
The second movement (of Son Of Chamber Symphony) is a sumptuous duet, performed by Victoria Jaiani and Fabrice Calmels, an on-stage pair made in heaven.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago – Casi-Casa, Blanco, PACOPEPEPLUTO, Untouched – Chicago
Ek's movement teeters on the outer limits of emotion, barely contained and threatening to explode at the drop of a match, and there are numerous metaphoric lit matches in this piece – Casi-Casa.
Mats Ek, Choreographer, working at Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
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Installing Laminate Countertops
A new countertop is one way to quickly transform the look of a kitchen or bathroom. Laminate countertops are popular because they are inexpensive and quick to install. While a laminate countertop is not as durable as stone-based options, they are much lighter and do not require beefing up the frame of the cabinets to support the weight of the heavier material. Installing laminate countertops can be completed in a few hours using ordinary tools.
Measure the tops of the cabinet boxes and cut 1 1/2-inch-wide buildup strips from 3/4-inch-thick plywood or solid lumber, using a circular saw. These strips support and prop up the countertop so the bottom of its front edge is flush with the tops of the cabinets.
Drill pilot holes and install the buildup strips to the tops of the cabinet boxes with 1 1/4-inch drywall screws. The strips should cover all four edges of each cabinet box. However, first check the fit of the countertop on the cabinets; you may have to hold the strips back from the front edges of the cabinets, as well as from exposed ends of cabinet runs, to allow room for the countertop's built up edges.
Position the countertop onto the cabinets. Slide shims between the bottom of the countertop and the buildup strips as needed while checking the countertop for level in each direction with a carpenter's level.
Check the back edge of the countertop where the backsplash meets the wall. If the gap is more than 1/8 inch or is inconsistent in thickness, set the width of a pencil compass equal to the widest gap between the wall and the backsplash. Then drag the compass along the edge, holding the compass point arm against the wall and the pencil on the backspash, marking a line to match the backsplash to the wall.
Pull out the countertop and set it on a work table or a pair of sawhorses. Sand off the area of the backsplash to be removed (up to the scribed line) with a belt sander.
Replace the countertop onto the cabinets, check again for level, and adjust any shims as needed. Repeat the same process of fitting and shimming any additional sections of countertop, making sure all joints between sections are perfectly aligned.
Separate the sections of countertop and apply a bead of waterproof wood glue to one of the mating edges before sliding the edges back together and repositioning the sections to their final position.
Insert miter bolts into the precut recesses underneath the countertop sections so the bolts span across the joint. Tighten the bolts with an open-end wrench to snug up the joint. Check the surface of the joint for alignment, tapping the countertop sections as needed with a rubber mallet to align them perfectly, then firmly secure the miter bolts. Let the glue dry as directed.
Mount the countertop to the cabinets by driving 1 1/4-inch drywall screws up through the buildup strips and into the countertop's particleboard substrate. Be very careful not to over-drive the screws and penetrate the laminate surface. Apply a neat bead of silicone caulk along the gap between the backsplash and the wall to finish the installation.
Things Needed
- 3/4-inch plywood or particleboard
- Circular saw
- Drill and bits
- 1 1/4-inch drywall screws
- Carpenter's level
- Pencil compass
- Belt sander
- Work table or sawhorses
- Waterproof wood glue
- Open-end wrenches
- Rubber mallet
- Wood screws
- Silicone caulk
- When working with power tools, wear safety glasses to protect your eyes.
- If mounting the countertop in a kitchen, you'll likely need to cut a hole in the countertop to accommodate the sink. Measure and mark the cut lines, then drill a 1/2-inch hole in one corner before cutting the outline using a jigsaw.
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Free Tarot and Free Numerology online resources are plentiful if you believe the search results for looking for them. In nearly all cases however free tarot, or free numerology, means a small taster teaser followed by a hard sell for an expensive report. The best of the Internet is the free stuff. (posted 9 years, 7 months ago)
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President John F. Kennedy hands a pen to Senator Maurine Neuberger (Oregon) after signing H.R. 6713 Public Law 87-61 Federal Aid Highway Act, amending certain laws and other provisions regarding the Federal highway program. (L-R) Congressman John McCormack (Massachusetts), Senator Francis Case (South Dakota), Senator Pat McNamara (Michigan), Senator Dennis Chávez (New Mexico), President Kennedy (seated at desk), Congressman John A. Blatnik (Minnesota), Congressman George H. Fallon (Maryland), Senator Neuberger, Secretary of the Treasury C. Douglas Dillon, unidentified man (partially hidden), Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges, unidentified man, and Congressman William C. Cramer (Florida). Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C.


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Scope is one of several major UK charities that have taken part in the Charity Retail Association's (CRA) national campaign to encourage more people to donate to charity shops.
MPs across the country visited a number of Scope charity shops in their constituencies as part of the CRA's Choose Charity Shops campaign that ran from 14-18 May.
Among them were the Rt Hon Harriet Harman (see right), MP for Camberwell and Peckham, who met Scope's Dawn Drake on Friday 18 May. She said:
"I would like to thank Dawn Drake and the volunteers who welcomed me to Scope on Peckham High Street today. Scope and other charity shops rely on donations from the public. So I encourage everyone to clear their wardrobes and cupboards of unwanted clothes, books and household items and donate them to Scope or their nearest charity shop."
On their visits Hugh Bayley, MP for York Central, and Gareth Thomas, MP for Harrow West both stressed the centrality of charity shop donations to the overall funding received by charities. Hugh Bayley MP said:
"Many charities have had their funding cut or withdrawn because of the spending squeeze by central Government. This has happened at a time when many of them are facing increasing demand for their services. Most charities are short of money and they depend on members of the public donating cash or good-quality items which they can sell in their shops. Lots of people have clothes which they do not wear or else they have unwanted gifts which do not see the light of day. A bag of unwanted clothes can be worth about £20 to a charity such as Scope and this can pay for valuable services for people in need."
Gareth Thomas MP (see top of page) echoed these concerns when he visited his Scope store to make a donation of books. He said that charity shops are the "heart of the high street". He added: "They are a sustainable way for charities to raise much-needed revenue in the face of unprecedented cuts in Government funding. Research by the Charity Retail Association demonstrates the enormous generosity towards and support for charities, including in communities like Harrow."
Gordon Henderson MP (see right)for Sittingbourne and Sheppey, has also taken part in the campaign. Visiting the recently refurbished Scope charity shop in Sittingbourne, he called upon his constituents to donate: "I was happy to donate some of my old clothing to Scope and I would encourage my constituents to have a rummage through their wardrobes and do the same."
Recent figures released by the CRA, the UK trade association for charity shops, state that more people than ever are increasingly using charity shops. They estimate that 22 per cent of people in the UK are shopping in charity shops more frequently now than a couple of years ago, and nearly one in five (19 per cent) customers saying they would buy even more from charity shops in the next 12 months.
Scope depends on the revenue it receives from its network of charity shops to be able to deliver its high-quality services for disabled people.
Andrew Adair, director of retail at Scope, said: "Donations are the life-blood of our shops. Without them we simply could not survive or raise the vital funds we need for our work with disabled people and their families. I'd like to personally thank everyone who donates their clothes, books, music and household items to Scope. Wherever possible, we would encourage everyone to bring their donations directly into a Scope charity shop. It's only through being sold in our shops that they will raise the most possible funds for our vital work."
Scope is looking forward to building on the success of the Choose Charity Shops campaign and hopes that people will be encouraged to continue to donate and make use of Scope's charity shops.
Full details about the CRA's campaign can be found at www.choosecharityshops.org
For more information about Scope's involvement in this campaign please contact the Scope media team on 020 7619 7200 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Overall Score: 79/100
Tested January 2018
This sturdy blender from KitchenAid has a plastic jug with a large 1.75 litre capacity. The jug can be placed with the handle to right or left depending on your preference. We like the soft grip silicone handle which is comfortable to hold, and the lid has a large loop on it which makes it easy to pull off.
In our performance tests, we made a smooth glossy mayonnaise, lump-free batter and chopped nice even breadcrumbs, but chopped nuts were uneven in size. It crushes ice with ease and made short work of pureeing chickpeas, however when filled to maximum capacity it did leak out of the lid.
The speed options come as pre-set functions such as chop, mix and puree. While they all work well, sometimes it can be difficult to know which to choose and we found ourselves referring to the instruction manual several times for guidance. Most blenders advise against adding hot foods, but that's not a problem for this blender. It has a handy hot food pre-set, you can blend hot soups and sauces.
Available from: kitchenaid.co.uk
Price when tested: £149.00
Average - this product has been scientifically assessed to have average noise levels for this category.
GHI Expert Verdict
The KitchenAid Diamond blender comes in four colours, and it performs well, although it's not the cheapest blender on the market. We like that the jug is dishwasher-safe but be aware it doesn't have a variable speed control, just pre-set blending options.
Overall Score: 79/100
- Ease of use: 4/5
- Design: 4/5
- Performance: 4/5
- Instructions: 4/5
- Silicone handle gives good grip
- Dishwasher safe
- Large 1.75 litre capacity
- Hot foods can be blended
- Suitable for left and right handed cooks
- Leaks through lid when filled to maximum capacity
- When making mayonnaise, there was a lot of splashback while pouring in the oil
- When the handle is to the right we found it tricky to release the jug from the base whilst also keeping the base stable
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By David Tuma, The Belton Journal
Four years ago, the Spartacus Dash had a grand total of 32 participants. There were more cranes eating fish along Nolan Creek than competitors of the Spartacus Dash in Belton.
This year, the Spartacus Dash had 550 participants and was by far the most competitive, toughest and best organized event hosted by ASCO Supply Company in Belton. Each store in the area holds a fundraiser each year, and the home company matches any funds raised.
"The stores choose their own events each year," said ASCO branch manager Spencer Ridgway. "Last year the stores raised over $270,000 for charity. This year, the funds go to the Shrine Children's Hospital. The charity changes each year."
The Spartacus Dash is unique because it is a local event put on by one company and its employees. The run is just three miles, but there are obstacles everywhere, from climbing a rope wall to running over hay bales.
Each group of 50 participants had a warm up session to get the blood pumping. It was similar to the gearing up that takes place before the 13-mile nightmare Tough Mudder run.
Participants then got to run from Belton Christian Youth Center to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and even got to cross the new bridge near Crusader Stadium.
Another thing that makes the Spartacus Dash special is that it has some tough obstacles, but a normal person in shape can complete it. Some of the endurance runs held nationally are beyond some men who do not have the endurance and upper body strength to make it through 13 miles of obstacle courses. But not this one.
This year's competition included four zip lines over the creek. A tree that fell during the storms was moved to the run so runners could tackle trying to climb over it. The creek was too high this year, and they had to leave out the rope swing.
The cargo net event at the end is noticeable since it stands about 18 feet tall. Ridgway got the net and built it himself.
But the ASCO employee with the hose had the most fun knocking over runners who were trying to get through the mud obstacle.
The obstacles were built 24 hours before the run. Ridgway starts organizing the event in February, but the real work is the final 12-16 hours before the race. Ridgway's wife Kristina does most of the organization end of the race. Spencer gets it built.
"It is a workout to get ready for this," said Ridgway. "We had to do some adjusting because of the creek being high this year. The tree was down from the storms and the city hadn't had time to move it."
Runners get a shirt with a number and chip to keep in their shoe to keep track of their times. Belton's Jeff Potvin, who works for ASCO, was a participant and emcee of the event, along with Titan Total Training's James Whitmire.
"It blew me away how big this event was," said Potvin. "The response we have had has been very positive. It took a lot of team work to get this event done. You don't have to be a fantastic athlete to do this event. But it is hard enough that it interests most people."
This is a one of kind event, and it is only in Belton. The mud took a lot of shoes. Anyone who has done a Tough Mudder knows to tape the shoes or run 8 or 9 miles barefoot. There was a truck load of shoes left behind by runners, which are being donated to Haiti.
They had two phone calls Monday for people wanting to sign up again for next year. There are photos you can find online on their Facebook page. They had a photography company take pictures with four photographers. Next year they might have drone coverage. People who participate came as far away as Waco.
Ridgway summed up the race the best Monday afternoon: "I am beat."


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Embryonic and Adult Stem Cell: A Moral Analysis on Stem Cell Practice within San Beda College
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Stephen John B. Manlangit
Renzo Manaloto
Melonie Mae Malaluan
Sittie Hashiba Mohammad
Erika Masellones
John Arbie Espiritu
Michelle Anne Cristobal
Mark Christian Co
Peterlao Chua-lao
Joy Cristal Ang
Grateful appreciation is given to the following people who in one way or another, have made this paper possible:
First, To God Almighty, for guiding the researchers throughout the journey of making this Theology research paper and showering them His knowledge, protection, patiences and determination in conducting the study.
To the researcher's parents, for guiding, understanding, and uplifting the researchers in finishing their Theology research paper. They have contributed and inculcated different godly values which helped to developed a successful research paper.
Mr. Noel Santander, for his assistance and support in making this research. The reseachers thank him for all the lessons that he have shared to his students throughout the whole semester.
To the Department of Theology of San Beda College, for teaching the students' a wholly and Christian values that would guide and help them in their Christian lives.
To the respondents, Joey Capino (SecGen of SBJMA), Melchor D. Manlangit- (Christian Pastor), Dr. Nanette Ramillo Cruz, Dr. Francisco Domingo and Fr. Rembert Tumbali for their time for allowing the researchers to get their insights and knowledge regarding the research topic. Also, we would like to thank them for helping us in understanding our research topic.
And lastly, to the researchers' classmates and friends, for their undying support that uplift and inspire the researchers in making this research paper successful.
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When I first set out to read Lauren Oliver's "Delirium" books, I had only meant to give myself some background since it's just plain embarrassing to interview an author whose work you aren't familiar with. If it weren't for the interview, I don't think I would have picked it on my own.
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Psychological testing and assessment of families is an essential part of a parenting evaluator's job, as well as important for informing clinicians on how to approach treatment. What types of assessments do mental health providers do?
Psychological testing has been used to assess personality shortcomings and strengths that inform whether one parent is, or could be essentially "better" than another could. Personality tests can be useful for clinicians working with individual clients to determine whether they have mental health problems, such as depression, for which they may need treatment. However, critics have argued that tests such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), or the NEO Personality Inventory, which are commonly used to assess parent's emotional adjustment, are not reliable when used for purposes they were not designed to do. In other words, personality and emotional adjustment does not necessarily indicate whether one person will be a better parent than another will.
Parenting testing is another form of assessment that looks at the skills and deficits of parents. For example, the Child Abuse Potential Inventory is a validated instrument that assesses risk for physical abuse of children. These types of measures can also look at problems and strengths of the parenting relationship, such as parenting stress, the emotional availability of the parent and child, and of family dynamics that are gathered through observation rather than self-report instruments. Testing of children is not often done in parenting evaluations, which is unfortunate if the children's best interests are to be considered, particularly when a child has special needs. Clinicians often assess children for treatment planning purposes; however such assessments are not sufficient for a parenting evaluation.
Depending on the family, parenting evaluators and mental health professionals may use other types of assessment to examine specific problems. For example, if there are allegations of alcohol or drug abuse, the professional might interview the individual, conduct a standardized test such as the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, conduct physical drug testing (e.g., urine, blood, hair), and interview collateral contacts (people that know the individual) who have information about their alleged drug problem such as a neighbor or employer. These types of assessments need to be conducted with great caution, as false accusations are commonly used strategies by parents to obtain and maintain custody of children. For example, if a parent claims the other parent has physically abused their child, an investigation can take months or even years to complete. During this time, the accused parent may not see their child or have limited contact with them, leading to alienation caused by the accusing parent. Swift and thorough assessments by experts specially trained on the problem is needed to ensure the safety of the child, but also to ensure that the child's relationship with the accused parent is not inadvertently damaged over time and with a false accusation.
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– A full-range 5+ channel, multifunction transmitter with Spektrum™ 2.4GHz DSM2®/DSMX® technology
– Fat Shark 5.8GHz compatible FPV headset and/or FPV monitor
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– Suitable Li-Po battery charger
The Blade® brand and ImmersionRC have teamed up to deliver the cutting-edge Vortex 250 Pro multirotor with Spektrum™ technology. ProTuned for FPV racing, now pilots who want next-level performance can enjoy Bind-N-Fly® convenience.
ImmersionRC introduced the original Vortex ARF when the FPV racing phenomena began. Now race seasoned experts across the globe have weighed in on how their powerpacked little quad could be improved. Lighter, stronger and more powerful, the Blade® Vortex 250 Pro is the next-level ImmersionRC 250-class racer with the benefits of Bind-N-Fly® so you can FPV race like a pro, right out of the box.
The Blade® Vortex 250 Pro FPV quadcopter is clean, strong and extremely robust that's fully integrated, tuned and equipped so you can be competitive in a matter of minutes. Just some of the goodies include a custom power system, cutting-edge 32-bit processing power and full-graphic jet fighter inspired OSD. Plus, there's even a programmable LED system you can customize to flash at the competition when it's time to eat your dust. Everything about this race-proven design is about one thing – speed.
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Not many mini-quads out there like the Vortex 250 Pro racer can claim the cutting edge support of seven, fully integrated 32-bit ARM processors. There's a dedicated ARM for the flight controller, another for the full-graphic OSD, another just for the programmable LED board at the back of the quad and one ARM for each of the four custom high performance ESCs.
Built to survive attempts at cutting down virtually anything in its path, the Vortex 250 Pro airframe features a 2mm top plate and 2mm bottom plate with 2mm FR4 skid plates. No less than 15 aluminum stand-off members complement the structure. Carbon fiber motor arms, 4mm thick, prevent motor twisting in the air and collapse against the ground.
The highly integrated Fusion F3 flight controller is equipped with CleanFlight firmware pre-loaded and a 32-bit processor for an out-ofthe- box control feel that seems almost intuitive. Plus, the software is future-proof with supporting updates easily uploaded via the robust USB port through-hole
The Dynamic Power Control function of the video transmitter lowers power automatically when the Vortex 250 Pro is disarmed or ready for a race to start so that interference from other racers on the line is minimized.
NexWaveRF 5.8 GHz video transmitter technology includes 40 channels of support so that it's compatible with any 5.8 GHz A/V headset on the market. The integrated RaceBand system allows up to eight pilots to fly together and is controlled via the OSD so choosing the clearest channel is all done through the flight transmitter.
The compact Vortex 250 Pro is flexible enough to feature both a flight cam and a second video recorder (sold separately). The included FatShark 700TVL v2 CMOS flight cam is protected from impact and supported by a carbon-fiber plate that's vibration dampened. Its adjustable bracket makes it possible to set the camera tilt for the forward view that suits you best.
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A set of eight 24-bit RGB LEDs is protected between the upper and lower frames on the tail end. Through a dedicated 32-bit ARM processor, users can program a favorite color, brake lights, turn indicators or just about anything your imagination can conjure. Integrated into the Vortex 250 Pro is a lost model beeper that's loud enough to be coined "ear piercing." So if you ever cut loose, the ease of finding your Vortex 250 Pro will help you get back into the game fast.
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