text: SShirley 10 Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 My grandkids are going to be coming to the studio off and on over the summer starting next week, and I'm looking for projects they might like. I've searched online and found some cute ideas, but thought I might throw it out there and see if anybody has different, fun suggestions. They are ages 4 (boy), 6 (girl), 10 (girl) and 12 (boy). I thought I'd let the oldest two try the wheel, plus some slab projects and a pinch pot. Probably slab stuff for the youngest two. I'm not really good with kids, and have never done classes or anything like that, so I'm a little scared. We have been estranged for 5 years and just reconnected two weeks ago, so I hoped this would be a good way to get to know them again. They will be coming to the studio one at a time, so I don't have to do the same things with all of them. I know the little guy has a short attention span. The oldest boy is obsessed with technology, so he may not be interested in such a low-tech thing as clay. Some of the ideas I had were: Whistles Slab bowls A cup Wind chimes Refrigerator magnets Slab turtles Owls Slab dogs Any other suggestions will be much appreciated. Or places to look online. Thanks, Sylvia Link to post Share on other sites


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About eTIR
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) administers the TIR Convention, which was established in 1959 and extensively revised in 1975 and which has, at present, 68 Contracting Parties. The TIR Convention provides for an internationally recognized procedure to facilitate the cross border transportation of goods in transit through the use of a standard, internationally recognized Customs document, the TIR Carnet1, which also serves as proof of existence of an internationally valid guarantee.
For many years the TIR Convention proved to be an efficient facilitation tool. However, with the progress in technology, the use of the paper TIR Carnet is increasingly becoming archaic, in particular when it comes to linking it to the electronic procedures applied by national Customs administrations. At each border crossing, Customs officers are faced with additional work of having to key in up to 50 data elements into their national electronic Customs system. In addition, the current situation does not enable Customs authorities to effectively apply risk management procedures based on advance cargo information, as demanded by an increasingly more security-conscious environment.
The eTIR Project
The Contracting Parties to the TIR Convention launched in 2003 the so-called "eTIR Project", aimed at providing an exchange platform for all actors (Customs authorities, holders2, guarantee chains) involved in the TIR system, known as the "eTIR international system". The eTIR international system aims to ensure the secure exchange of data between national Customs systems related to the international transit of goods, vehicles or containers according to the provisions of the TIR Convention and to allow Customs to manage the data on guarantees, issued by guarantee chains to holders authorized to use the TIR system.
The eTIR system depends on parallel efforts from Contracting Parties and guarantee chains to develop or update and interconnect with national and private systems.
Example of an eTIR transport
In the eTIR system, a holder first requests a guarantee from a guarantee chain to perform a given TIR transport. If the request is granted, the guarantee chain provides the holder with a guarantee reference number. The guarantee chain then registers the issued guarantee with the eTIR international system. As a next step, the holder sends a standard advance cargo information message (i.e. all information contained in the declaration) to the Customs authorities of the office of departure, using a national declaration mechanism, allowing them to perform any required risk assessment procedures. Then, the holder presents vehicle, goods and guarantee reference at the Customs office of departure for the purpose of lodging the declaration, based on the advance cargo information message already available in the national Customs system. Customs inspect vehicle and goods according to the results of the risk assessment and verify the status of the guarantee with the eTIR international system. If all checks are in order, Customs accept the declaration and forward the relevant TIR transport data (declaration data, results of the checks, seals numbers, etc) to the eTIR international system. The eTIR international system provides all Customs administrations involved in the TIR transport (according to the itinerary as declared by the holder) with the TIR transport information, thus serving as advance cargo information for the subsequent Customs authorities. The guarantee chain, which has issued the guarantee concerned, will be notified of any change in the status of the guarantee and can consult, at any time, the eTIR international system on the status of guarantees issued by it.
Upon arrival at a consecutive Customs office of entry, the procedure is repeated, based on the advance cargo information available through the eTIR international system and the risk assessment performed by the Customs authorities involved. Specific steps are foreseen in case the TIR transport consists of multiple places of loading or unloading.
Each time the TIR transport reaches a Customs office of exit or destination, the Customs authorities inform the eTIR international system of the termination of the concerned TIR operation4. The same procedure applies for the notification of the discharge of each TIR operation.
Benefits and challenges
The eTIR system offers benefits to all actors involved in the TIR system. First, it brings additional security and risk management opportunities, thus reducing the risk of fraud. Second, advanced international cooperation will allow all actors to significantly reduce their administrative burden and to maximize the benefits of integrated supply chain management. Finally, the provision of advance cargo information and the exchange of information in real time will speed up the TIR procedure.
Reference material
Complete and chronological information on the eTIR Project and its progress is contained in the Introduction Chapter of the Reference Model.
1 A TIR Carnet can be used to cover a single TIR transport, consisting of a chain of TIR operations. At present, TIR Carnets are printed and distributed by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) and issued by national associations to authorized TIR Carnet holders.
2 Holder = a legal or natural person authorized under the provisions of the TIR Convention to use the TIR system.
3 ITDB = International TIR Database, a repository of all the persons authorized to use the TIR system
4 The information on termination is shared with the guarantee chain, providing it with more data than is requested by Annex 10 of the TIR Convention. At present, the SafeTIR system, developed by the IRU to collect the data mentioned in Annex 10, only receives data on the termination of those TIR operations where a partial or final unloading has taken place. As a consequence, all other terminations of TIR operations are not reported to that system.

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Mondays, 7-8:30PM | Suggested donation: $10 (There will be no class on federal holidays).
Ven. Geshe Kunkhen will present an overview of the essential Lam Rim teachings of Lama Tsong Khapa's Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment during this ongoing three-year course, which will cover the small, medium, and large scope of these profound teachings. Classes will consist of lecture and discussion on the overall text, meditation, as well as time for Q&A. Geshe Kunkhen will share his understanding of these teachings and the course will explore topics such as an exploration of meditation, precious human life with liberty and opportunity, contemplating leisure, among other topics.
Suggested reading: The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Volume 1); hardcover, by Tsong-Kha-Pa (Author); translation edited by Joshua W. C. Cutler
"Upon reading Je Tsong Khapa's treatise, the reader may experience a paradigm shift from a self-centered individual concerned with his own happiness to a bodhisattva for whom the happiness of others has become the ultimate concern." — Robert Thurman


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Medicare 2 Section Hydraulic Medical Couch - Lotus Green.
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When students enter our Promise Academy® K-12 Charter Schools, we make a promise to help each and every one get to and through college. Everything we give our students—from world-class instruction and exceptional extracurricular activities to social emotional support and healthy meals—is aimed at fulfilling that promise.
Promise Academy I and II are unlike any other schools. Not only do our students receive a high-quality, standards-based education, but they and their families also have access to HCZ's comprehensive network of supports, including counseling, benefits assistance, and other social services. Admission is determined by a lottery, which gives preference to Zone residents to ensure that we are supporting children and families with the deepest needs. Because early intervention and consistent support are critical, we first open admission to three-year-olds, who are then enrolled in our Three-Year-Old Journey program, followed by our Harlem Gems® Pre-K program, to make sure they start school ready to excel.
Promise Academy I and II have a longer school day and year, helping us keep our kids safe and engaged, ensure their success in core subject areas, and give them an immersive, well-balanced education that includes exposure to the arts, daily physical activity, and field trips to museums, performances, sporting events and, of course, college campuses. In addition, our Promise curriculum includes grade-appropriate character education, helping students at every level build crucial non-cognitive skills such as resilience, perseverance, grit, and curiosity. We also provide on-site medical, dental, and psychological services, as well as a healthy, freshly made breakfast, lunch, and snack each day. Plus, the vast majority of our students participate in our after-school programs, where they receive extensive academic support and engage in a wide range of recreation and enrichment activities.
Innovation and evaluation are hallmarks of everything we do at HCZ and Promise Academy is no exception. We meticulously track student progress throughout the year, holding teachers and administrators accountable for results, ensuring our teaching methods are data-driven, and leaning in as necessary to give students the individualized support they need. And, indeed, our students at Promise often face tremendous challenges. During the 2015-2016 school year, 77% qualified for free or reduced lunch—well above the national average—and many will be the first in their families to go to college. Helping them thrive is a round-the-clock, all-hands-on deck effort—though one that is also tremendously rewarding for our deeply dedicated staff.
Our Promise staff consists of a host of specialists committed to helping our youth succeed, including talented, trained teachers, teaching assistants, literacy and math coaches, special education coordinators, guidance counselors, social workers, tutors, and Student Advocates, who work with students one-on-one, oversee their individual academic cases, and provide a crucial bridge between parents, teachers, and other stakeholders. Engaging parents—a child's "first teacher"—is key and our staff make every effort to keep our caregivers involved through regular meetings, group workshops, and a staunch open-door policy.
Central Harlem is a community long plagued by failing schools. At Promise Academy, we do whatever it takes to get education right for every child, every time. In 2016, 98% of our Promise Academy I seniors were accepted to college.
The success of our students has also attracted the attention of experts nationwide. Harvard economist Dr. Roland Fryer and Dr. Will Dobbie at Princeton have conducted a number of important studies comparing Promise Academy students to their peers who entered, but were not selected in the admission lottery. In one widely-discussed, peer-reviewed paper they concluded that our Promise middle-school students had successfully closed the black-white achievement gap in math and narrowed the gap by half in English. Their most recent study found that our students have a stronger tendency to avoid risky behaviors. Girls at Promise demonstrated a 59% lower teen pregnancy rate and the incarceration rate among boys had been lowered by "essentially 100%."
In a community where the youth have traditionally been more likely to go to prison than to college, these numbers are definitive proof of the power of our pipeline and the incredible promise of all our students, both at our charter schools and throughout the Zone.
Our students start every school day with a recitation of the Promise Academy creed: "We will go to college. We will succeed. This is our promise. This is our creed."
To keep our kids steadily progressing toward their shared goal, Promise staff work to foster depth and breadth of understanding across the curriculum. Rigorous instruction in math and language arts helps students build a strong academic foundation, develop crucial critical thinking skills, and prepare for the State's new Common Core standards. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, teachers reinforce and complement basic math and literacy skills through rich and engaging introductory coursework in history, social studies, and the sciences. In the 2015-16 school year, the students at Promise Academy I and II Upper Elementary Schools outperformed the district in both English and math. Students in 3rd through 5th grades at both schools also outscored the City and the State in math, and students in 3rd and 4th grades outscored the City and the State in English.
Students also engage in regular physical and nutrition education and enjoy exposure to the arts, music, and the vast cultural opportunities that New York City has to offer. Thanks to an innovative partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center, students at both schools are getting into the spirit of swing—learning key musical concepts and instrumentation, playing in a beginning jazz band, receiving private lessons from professional musicians, attending fun, interactive concerts, and gaining a much deeper appreciation for the history and culture of Harlem.
Because non-cognitive skills are crucial to long-term academic and personal success, character development is a central component of the curriculum. Through book clubs and group discussions, students learn about and cultivate key traits such as integrity, perseverance, empathy, confidence, and determination.
Middle school marks a pivotal period of transition. In order to help our students navigate this tumultuous period and prepare for the increased responsibilities of high school, our dedicated, caring staff work to ensure that each student receives the wraparound support necessary to stay on track academically, socially, and emotionally.
Core training in math and language arts is coupled with deeper study in the humanities and sciences. Early exposure to literary classics by Shakespeare and Chaucer helps students heighten and refine their reading and analytical skills, while fully equipped science labs and expert instruction help them discover firsthand the rigors and rewards of inquiry and experimentation. Activities such as Model United Nations Summits further help our kids not only think through the real-world applications of their coursework, but also develop greater confidence and communication skills.
In addition to engaging in wide-ranging fitness and enrichment activities, students meet regularly in gender-based groups to discuss character and social emotional issues such as peer pressure, bullying, insecurity, and conflict management. Trained social workers and guidance counselors are also on hand to give students individualized support and to give both staff and parents the expertise they need to provide consistent, coordinated support at school and at home.
We are committed to giving our students not only an exceptional education that includes content mastery in key areas and strong cognitive and critical thinking skills, but also a safe, supportive environment in which to explore their interests and come to better understand the world around them and their place in it. In the 2015-16 school year, Promise Academy I and II Middle School students outperformed their district peers in math. Students at Promise Academy II also outperformed the City and the State in math; plus, they demonstrated higher proficiency rates in English than their peers across the district, the City, and the State.
College readiness is the keynote of everything we do at our two Promise Academy High Schools—and a rigorous, standards-based curriculum is just the beginning.
The Bard Early College Program, introduced at Promise Academy I in the fall of 2013, offers intensive pre-college and college-level courses to 9th-and 12th-grade students at both Promise I and II. In addition, we provide standardized test preparation courses and one-on-one tutoring as needed in a range of subjects. Students also engage in team sports, community service projects, and recreation and enrichment activities aimed at developing their skill sets, fueling their passions, and strengthening their character. And events such as debates and academic competitions build on coursework, while fostering determination, resilience, and critical thinking skills.
Many students also participate in pre-college programs over the summer to help get them ready intellectually, emotionally, and socially for the responsibilities, challenges, and culture of college life. Trips to college campuses further their excitement, while helping them make informed decisions about the kinds of schools that best fit their needs and career goals. Finally, career exposure experiences—from visits to local companies to workshops with successful professionals—expand their understanding of the various paths available to them in their fields of interest, as well as the practical steps required to realize their dreams.
In 2012, we celebrated the graduation of the first Promise Academy senior class. It was an extraordinary event, not least because 100% of our seniors were accepted to college. Among our second and third graduating classes—in 2013 and 2016—98% of students were accepted to college. Plus, 100% of our 2016 graduating seniors passed the Regents exams in English, math, and science, while 94% passed the Regents exams in U.S. or global history—well above the statewide rates. Notably, the 2016-17 school year marks the first year that Promise Academy I and II High Schools have 9th through 12th grades.
The success of our students at both schools—like all of our successes at HCZ—simply would not be possible without the tireless, concerted commitment of our staff. From teachers to coaches to social workers, each and every member of the Promise team does whatever it takes to support the academic and personal growth of our students and make sure they are prepared to flourish in and beyond college.


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text: A HALF-HOUR SCI-FI ADVENTURE/COMEDY FOR TELEVISION & OTHER SCREENS Vision by Gene Roddenberry Organized by Daniel Ernest Malo WGA, East #1253382, 2013 Star Trek should return to television .02 A comedic series with Captain April & Yeoman Colt .03 Starring Stephen Fry and Felicia Day .04 A treatment for a show similar to Benson or Parks and Recreation .05 Taking place in 2244, near the launch of the Enterprise .06 As our leads reconcile and restore the franchise continuity .07 Exploring the universe of throwaway lines and exposition .08 And tertiary characters important to the future .10 Taking place in "The Triangle" .11 In similar aesthetic to The Original Series .12 Casting from contemporary popular culture .13 April's course (stories to be encountered) .14 Block shot for economy .17 Made in Detroit .18 STAR TREK Why Star Trek Should Return to TV Sadie Gennis, TV Guide. May 19, 2013 "Star Trek once excelled as a form of social commentary, and…I can't think of a better time for it to return to its philosophical roots…As fans of the original series know, Star Trek was never about the battles; it was much more idealistic than that. If Star Trek were to return to TV, it could once again explore the social ideas of peace, progress and tolerance. Yes, the crew encountered great adventures and epic fights, but it was when these incidents were balanced with a moral question (What does it mean to be human? When do the ends cease to justify the means? What makes a utopia?)… That Star Trek truly shined." The series treatment herein is for a comedic Star Trek series exploring these themes, set at the launch of the Constitution class vessels and the historic USS Enterprise. The story focus is of that of the Enterprise's first Captain, Robert April, from the perspective of Yeoman Colt as his bookkeeper assistant, who encounter A-list guests of the week. It will occasionally tell stories that don't feature our stars ('unit series') and it is not an 'ensemble drama' like past Trek depictions. Additionally, this presentation reconciles the continuity/alternate timeline dilemmas created in the current movie series, and morphs into a series featuring that cast; in their canon, established roles (over seven years). The intention is to air on television, via syndication, for Fall, 2014, in advance of Star Trek's 50th anniversary. THANK YOU for your time and attention— MOST SINCERELY, DANIEL ERNEST MALO By Captain APRIL, as recorded by Yeoman COLT …just prior to the era depicted in The Original Series and current movies (starting in 2244). It occurs in the continuity of established 'canon' prior to the 2009 film. It covers the franchise's 'established history' from 2244-2264 via 'throwaway lines' and lore from comics, books, video games, and other media. It will reconcile the 'alternate timeline' presented in the current films as the underlying arc of the first and second terms. Our characters are paramount to the rise of Kirk and Spock in this continuity. It will then begin to 'introduce' the current movie cast in the third term, in their appropriate ages and positions in 'prime time' as featured guests. Our show will evolve to the year 2264, and present the possibility of 'reliving' The Original Series, with as many as of the current movie cast as possible. It is a comedic, science fiction, action adventure show for the small screen …told in 'half-hour' stories over three acts. The primary narrative is of the first missions of the Enterprise by Captain Robert April, as observed by his bookkeeper assistant, Yeoman Colt. There will also be 'unit' stories which don't feature our two leads, but are necessary to the storyline. Episodes will focus on the Enterprise, April, Colt, and their interaction with 'A-lister's' as featured guests, and other recognizable names in abundant cameo. The 'bridge crew' will be utilized more sparingly in our adventure, but be far from 'cardboard' characters, as a source of much of the intelligent comedy. The proposed format is 'half-hour sitcom' (minus the laugh tracks) Two episodes can air in one broadcast if the hour format is required. The series will be stand-alone episodic, but carry series-wide arcs. Filming shall be 'block shot' to accommodate talent and cost considerations. It should be broadcast via syndication and made available for online purchase via new media distribution services. Produced in Detroit by an 'in-house' creative team …but will also utilize multiple guest production teams. The general aesthetic will be close to that of The Original Series, utilizing similar sounds, designs and special effects techniques (screen projection or puppetry, for example). A companion, animated series is also proposed, as part of an overall media presentation that includes 'shorts' and other material to fill in the narrative. Star Trek should film at Michigan Motion Picture Studios, which has the production space necessary for our special effects and 'planetary' sets in addition to having adjacent available campus space. Other benefits include proximity to a variety of potential locations and an abundant nearby talent pool. The state also offers a tax incentive for production. Full casting and crew considerations have been made and are available upon request Suggestions to play our lead characters are Stephen Fry as APRIL, and Felicia Day as COLT, both of whom should co-produce. Proposed guests and leads have been chosen for their brand of humor, and the story dialogue (in-jokes and subliminally used historical utterances) tailored in most cases to their personality and performance type. Covered in detail in the following series treatment: STAR TREK A HALF-HOUR SCI-FI ADVENTURE/COMEDY FOR TELEVISION & OTHER SCREENS Vision by Gene Roddenberry Organized by Daniel Ernest Malo Similar to Benson or Parks and Recreation 'in space'. It adopts a format similar to these shows, transforming the franchise into a mainstream television series. It will incorporate the audiences of the Science Fiction niche and that of the casual television viewer. It is nearly a 'workplace comedy' yet demonstrates the best aspects of the precursor Star Trek series in look and novelty. It will adhere to established franchise continuity while "exploring an anthology-like range of exciting human experiences." Much of it looks like Star Trek: The Original Series, as that is the approximate setting; but at its point in future history, the series will carry, in some instances, an appearance and feel similar to Farscape or Firefly, with both gritty and exotic places and storylines that find humor in the situation. It incorporates the action element associated with the Science Fiction genre, with epic instance of special effects and occasional space battles; borrowing the pacing and camera work of a series such as Battlestar Galactica. Star Trek includes not only the exploration of space, but the esoteric, mental, and metaphysical. It will explore themes similar to Total Recall 2070, of corporate conspiracies, while displaying the fullness of our characters in a synchronistic manner, like Wonderfalls. Each scene will 'reveal' more about the Star Trek universe and this series shall be a concise, well-timed adventure that captures the viewer. Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek is… (1964) "Our stories deal with life, quite similar to that of earth. There will be differences, ranging from the subtle to the boldly dramatic, out of which comes much of our color and excitement…It tends to keep even the most imaginative stories within the general audience's frame of reference." It begins with a rescue, establishing the characters, era, and ethos Ideals – The still un-named Enterprise on its first unofficial voyage, encounters the SS ROSENBERG near the Romulan Neutral Zone, picks up curious passengers, and finds out that they were named heroes back on Earth with a fantastic cover-narrative of the operation, all before they found the lost ship. Imperatives – APRIL and company report to Spacedock to debrief their superiors and reconcile the two conflicting stories of the Rosenberg rescue "for the record" and find that the cover-up of their mission runs deep, through multiple empires, and "for the good of the Federation." Insignia – While the ship is being evaluated at Spacedock, COLT tours the vessel for status reports and shipboard rumor, sporting the new "branded" official crew uniform and logo, to varying degrees of criticism. She also discovers more about the rescue operation while investigating the "Rosenberg hush." (Continues later) This takes place in 2244, concurrent to the launch of CONSTITUION class ships It continues (over seven of our earth years) to the year 2264 when the famous Captain James T. Kirk 'officially' takes command. At this point in future history, the FEDERATION is on the edge of radical reformation. Member nations are considering leaving the arrangement and its proposed economic plans of 'zero currency'. Colonies on the Federation frontier are suffering hard times from blight and famine (induced via hidden, subversive parties) and doubts of the Federation's long-term survival as a collective body are casual conversation. The sentiment of a growing number is to "End the Fed." At this time, corporations and corporate media still hold a shaping role in human society. The earth is still nearly entirely homogenously human, and many people have yet to meet and dialogue with their first 'alien'. The desire to leave the federated arrangement is generally founded in tinges of xenophobia, prodded at by vested interests, who would like to control the stampeding transition to a more egalitarian social arrangement and distribution. It covers a renaissance of unprecedented, interplanetary sharing of concepts and ideals and a new awareness in uncovering the esoteric, and existence itself. Societies are reexamining their historical truths and myths, in some cases, via methods chemically induced. It also witnesses the dismantling and re-arranging of social power structures and the tribulations associated with it, but our characters will exhibit a strong faith that the 'power of positive intention' will persevere. This story will reconcile the continuity issues presented in the current movie series By fixing the timeline as the first official mission of the ENTERPRISE (over two years) Commanded by Captain Robert APRIL, and documented by his bookkeeper, COLT, these two characters will encounter the discontinuity and be tasked to restore the Star Trek universe to PRIMETIME. They will encounter familiar themes of past of franchise lore and build upon the UNIVERSE. Star Trek will ultimately morph into a series of the movie cast while those actors are still of the ages necessary to reprise their roles and portray them in their positions at their appropriate ages in the universe continuity. This cast is partially responsible for nearly a ½ billion dollar global box office take with their first feature and are familiar and popular with mainstream audiences. This series will explore plot lines of other Trek series, perhaps resolving plot holes of prior incarnations or providing exposition for narratives that deserve more exploration. Each story should establish itself firmly as part of the Star Trek universe, and be credible as an arc or standalone to fans, but enjoyable and fun to the casual viewer unburdened by Federation history lessons. This storyline was discovered by researching the history of the Kirk and the original Enterprise As presented in backstory and 'throwaway lines' In review, much of these stories of the licensed works of Star Trek—books, comics, and roleplaying/video games—hundreds of potential storylines present themselves. All of these interesting stories should be developed, as they are the most intriguing properties of the franchise. As well the franchise should embrace the wealth of back- and side-story via these multiple mediums as official 'canon' material. This includes the launch of the original 13 Constitution-class starships, potential expansion (or dissolution) of the Federation; failing colonies, and skirmishes, then war with the Klingons. Most importantly, it occasionally covers the character building childhood tribulations of the franchise hero, James T. Kirk, as experienced with our main characters, APRIL and COLT. This period in time stands out among all others and it has gone un-filmed This time includes numerous storylines; many worthy of their own feature, among them includes the crimes of THE ALBINO and coverage of the famed Captain GARTH's fit of insanity, wherein he vaporizes his first and second officers on the bridge. Further, it uncovers the ORIGINS of television's most beloved starship, the ENTERPRISE, and it's most famous crew—what led to JT's promotion at such a young age? (Actual and alternate continuity aside) The Enterprise: originally commanded by Captain Robert M. April A polymath, planetary archeologist—'Doctor Bob Ballard, Oceanographic Institute'/'Graham Hancock megalithic ruin-researcher' type. He is outwardly condescending but comes off endearingly to those close to him because his actions outdo his persona. He generally articulates himself in euphemism. Very empathic, he can be prone to spontaneous feats of heroism when he sees wrongdoing or victimizing. He is part architect of the Constitution program with high hopes for its success as a scientific research vessel, but with practical concern of its use as weapon. "A colorfully complex personality, he is capable of action and decision which can verge on the heroic – and at the same time lives a continual battle with self-doubt and the loneliness of command." He worries about the proliferation of the Constitution ships under a military pretense, wishing that the fleet focus on exploration and defense of the Federation sphere of influence. He is an expat Briton, Mars enthusiast who lives in Detroit. Prior to his work designing these new ships, he commanded the USS Tiberius, where Yeoman Colt came into his employ. Yeoman J. Mia Colt Is a twenty-something, historian by trade who serves as the captain's bookkeeper and personal assistant. She turned down a commission and other opportune postings to work with April on his PRESERVERS ruin research. Hailing from Portland, near the Pacific, she has bright red hair, comes across shy at first, but is uncommonly brilliant in niche subjects. She left her fiancé to serve with April on the Tiberius and hasn't dated since, but hasn't tried well enough. She has spent much of the past couple years between postings on Earth, watching classical television. STAR TREK, starring Stephen Fry & Felicia Day as APRIL & COLT Mr. Stephen Fry is widely known to American and international audiences for his comedic, genre, and mainstream work; additionally, he best bears the likeness necessary to portray Captain APRIL, a middle-aged British expat. Mr. Fry is also familiar to the documentary viewing audience, participating for interview on many futuristic themes that will be covered in our stories. Because of his dynamic screen background and comedic delivery, he best suits this role. Felicia Day appears on the cusp of being a breakout actor/producer. Known most for her web based serials; she has amassed a large audience for her off-network productions via social media and online content distribution. She fits the likeness of our character COLT, with her bright red hair and range of ability. As a bonus, the bulk of her caree has been in the realms of Science Fiction and Fantasy. She is a familiar face to genre audiences, poised for mainstream success. Their backgrounds suggest that they should also co-produce the series. Unlike past Star Trek's, this series is not an 'ensemble drama' Rather, it is the focus of our two main characters, their stories and how they fit into the franchise. Importantly, it shares with us their dual dynamic, as well as their perceptions of their encounters; with crew, family, superiors or subordinates; in painful and political situations, as well as the stressful and positive. There are a number of 'frequent characters', foremost the Enterprise itself and its bridge crew, utilized functionally in our character's dilemmas, which occur mostly with our weekly featured guests. However, every role has a purpose in the lives of our two central characters and is important to the telling of the story—and delivery of much of the humor. These secondary and tertiary are listed: (Sarah) POOLE - Doctor/Vet of the Enterprise, longtime friend and object of April's affections. (George) KIRK - Father of JT and Samuel Kirk, and friend of April's from the Tiberius. SIMON - "Older" bridge commander who keeps the young crew in line; a 'cat lady'. BARRY - Bridge crew; young blond and brilliant physicist; perhaps the wittiest in the room. SANEWAY - Bridge crew; communications, barked orders by the dozen, but normally bored. FLORIDA - Bridge crew; helmsman with accidental precision and a collection of wild stories. TYLER - Bridge crew; lady's man navigator who will be an Admiral; 'dates in higher circles'. ALLINSKY - Bridge crew; "older" science officer, friend with April & Simon "Since the Academy." BOYCE - A hard-drinking, loner doctor with a deep hatred of Klingons. NOGURA - The Admiral in charge of the Federation 'Star Fleet'; friend of the Kirk family. MORROW - Spacedock commander; eventually JT KIRK's recommendation for captaincy. RASSMUSSEN - April's boss; a gung-ho 'Constitutionalist'/supporter of the star ship project. (fmr. President) CHRISTENSON - Activist politician, strong-armed out of government. (President) QSAR - Newly elected 'war hawk', responsible for expansion and 'recruitment'. CARTWRIGHT – Star Fleet attaché to President Qasr; of questionable character and background. The storyline requires familiar franchise faces from other Trek series T'POL and HOSHI feature in the narrative of the first two terms, in helping to reconcile the timeline, while providing continuity with the precursor Enterprise series. This mission will also require the appearances of Old and Young KIRK & SPOCK from The Original Series and current movie cast, as well as UHURA, SULU, and Yeoman RAND; it will need ARCHER, PIKE, and even JANEWAY, as well as NUMBER ONE, KES, HARRY KIM, 'THE DOCTOR', and other established Star Trek characters by an array of plot devices. The overall arc of the series occurs in "The Triangle" An 'ungoverned' region of space between the Federation, Romulans, and Klingons THE TRIANGLE is inhabited by Humans, Klingons, Orions, and other races, not bound by the law or economy of the major powers. It is a 'frontier' type of place bearing FAILING COLONIES amidst 'commerce planets' and odd paradises, as well as the deserts of Nimbus III and the 'lawless' ARCTURUS. In this setting, our presentation is of witty HOPE & HUMOR. The most obvious villain of the day would be the KLINGONS, who have at this time splintered their EMPIRE after their own eugenics fiasco. Differentiating physical appearances are the marker of class and caste. They are a stand-in for the Spanish, and the Inquisition, some being the most honorable warrior clerics, others, 'LIGHTLY RIDGED' doubling as conquistadors. Varying factions have agents posing as human, surgically altered, and this is the Federation's most dangerous threat, outside of the aggrandized ALBINO. The Triangle is also a place of RUINS, presumed to be of the ancient, "ICONIAN," PRESERVERS, related to the GUARDIAN/GATEWAY technologies and the non-corporeal ORGANIANS, SPHERE BUILDERS, and Q entities. This setting and storyline explores the entire cosmology of the Star Trek franchise and raises questions of our own earthly ruins. Set during the launch of the Constitution-class line of star ships "Now bigger, faster, and more equipped for science or battle, than any ship before," these ships replaced an ageing fleet typically held together by years of patchwork refit, and manhandled by anomalous encounter. The older vessels were prone to navigational and power systems failures, as was the Constitutions' initial design competitor, the Xenophon. This universe looks familiar to our audiences The established appearance of the franchise should be adhered (and supplemented) in order to pass inspection. While the apparatus of The Original Series is no longer "futuristic" by modern standards, its use should be played straight for the potential comedic effect, yet remind us that such technology still needs invention. It should follow the original design of the Enterprise, maybe utilizing a different lighting and color scheme, but still the same ship of Captain Kirk. Implementation of our space scenes and ship shots should not rely heavily upon digital computer graphics. If an alien isn't playable by a human in makeup, puppets shall stand in. Our ships (models, miniature, large, and full size) shall be captured (much like our exotic planetary locations) with front and rear screen projection techniques. Other 'old fashioned' but impressive special effects should also be considered. Additionally, this production should take liberally from the library of special effects shots from past Star Trek series where appropriate and as homage. Our alien planets should also use exotic real locations when possible. To this end, the production of Star Trek should occur at MICHIGAN MOTION PICTURE STUDIOS in Pontiac, for its world-class facility and proximity to the variety of landscapes necessary to our stories. The region offers an abundant talent base and generous production tax-credit incentive. Also suggested is a presence in Toronto, from which to perform casting, voice acting, green-screen work, and other still photography. Star Trek should be told as a half-hour comedy (or of variable length) As a three-act, single AND multi-camera situation comedy—minus laugh-tracks or audience laughter (or perhaps, maybe, "just once" if the story is appropriate). It should be played before a studio audience when possible, to build on the brand attraction. It should run approximately 22 minutes, but capture and present more than that amount when costs are amenable for additional content via 'long directors cuts', 'webisodes', 'shorts', and other commercial or promotional material. As a departure from the traditional "hour long drama," this new format is reflective of a change in viewing behavior, since the first run of television programming. These stories will be told episodically and standalone, but with seasonal and overall arcs. It is a 'unit series', delivering stories within its universe, on characters pivotal to the overall franchise narrative. Star Trek, at its best, is produced OFF NETWORK Broadcast via syndication, as other successful sister series have done in the past. It should be presented to the widest possible audiences, both foreign and domestic. If possible, it should be made available online, in 'seasonal whole' or segment via new media distribution services. Likewise, episode bundles should be shown in theater, and most appropriately, drive-ins. Star Trek should hire from the entire range of pop culture, cinema, and broadcasting The franchise should strive to accommodate the wide number of 'A-listers' with interest and attract the audiences of these personalities and celebrity. Star Trek should be a literal 'star trek' or 'star vehicle' It should continue to honor the Star Trek 'family' tradition of hiring individuals who have participated in the forming of past Trek productions, by bringing them back for another production. The series should also attempt to accommodate talent, should there be a breakthrough actor/stunt person, for example—finding them a superb action role, would be beneficial to both the show and the star. Similarly, we should showcase talent and ability with musicians, dancers, and others of talent in contemporary society. (And hire newscasters cast as newscasters). The production requires two part-time, IN HOUSE teams, but predominantly highlights GUESTS from among the best writers/directors/cinematographers of our day. It also considers the vision of 'writer-directors', and attempts to bring in the top talent of 'big box office' and 'appointment television'. It should also showcase breakthrough, emerging filmmakers to broader audiences. Star Trek should accommodate as much talent as it can manage for: a couple takes or episodes, block shoot or 'backdoor spinoff' attempt. Rodenberry's Vision (from James Van Hise, Trek 25th Anniversary Celebration, 1991.) "is as much social commentary as science fiction, and that's one reason so many people are drawn to its magic.…it was about people—their fears, likes, and dislikes—and humanity. It has been the product of the talents of many people, it is Gene Roddenberry's basic ideas, developed by many writers and seen through the interpretations of the actors and directors…ongoing art by committee in the truest sense of the word. More often than not, it paid off and the results continue to stand the ongoing test of time." Producers of Star Trek should foremost consider An animated component of our characters likeness, as a companion series in the manner of Archer or Sealab 2021, to tell stories that are impossible with live action and to explore the characters and franchise universe further. This could also be considered for 'break programming' or to supplement television or theatrical release. Star Trek should also explore the territory of comedic 'shorts' and 'webisodes' to broaden the overall narrative and visibility of the series. Star Trek should attempt to crossover with its sister series, other Science Fiction universes, and other non-Science Fiction universes, when the physics of both universes are amenable to produce such stories; and should regularly, 'unwittingly', pay homage to the pop culture phenomena of our universe. It should also produce 'backdoor' spinoff worthy material, Trek oriented or otherwise, should such opportunities appear, for both the perpetuation and profitability of the franchise. Star Trek should capitalize on its brand popularity And make fashionable "Official" Star Trek and Enterprise logo apparel—the kind that our characters wear, say for example, a regulation thermal hoodie, cap, or duty shirt; or, all black Converse All-Stars as duty shoes, which would could be set to trend in our time. It should also highlight the 'off duty' outfits of the era (retro to 1950's-ish) of contemporary fashion and costume designers. Consider: a working COMMUNICATOR on the cellular market Starting in 2244, following the Rosenberg rescue The Enterprise – At the invite of the Kirk family, Colt and April share dinner with Nogura and talk about the Rosenberg mission. The Admiral details the importance of the Constitution ships, and hints at some of the other potential, 'non-sanctioned' possibilities which can be performed "for the enterprise." The Constitution – As guests aboard the USS Constitution on its maiden voyage for a cadet and dignitary cruise to the planet, Babel, our crew sizes up their sister-ship's officers (and vice-versa), and find themselves similar, but different, due in part to the command style of their Captains. War on Peace – News of a devastating explosion on Sherman's Planet goes viral over subspace communications. Conducted by a team of Orions mercenaries and an albino Klingon, media focus is placed on "the Albino," who is just a lackey, but becomes self-fulfilling mythical villain. I Do Recall – April and Poole call their closest friends and family together for a spontaneous wedding ceremony on Mars, and over the course of the adventure in small talk, the wedding party discovers evidence of prehistoric ruins and ancient civilization. It Runs on Symmetry – A group vocal in their determination to end the Federation, based on isolationist concerns about galactic ecology, discuss the current state of affairs, and reveal among themselves some high-profile supporters of this line of thought. Shakedown – The Enterprise's first sanctioned shakedown operation under the command of Commodore Rasmussen goes horribly wrong when Klingon agents posing as crew attempt to hijack the vessel; one cadet "Number One" is able to avert total catastrophe and loss of the ship. In The Dirt – Shortly after the burial ceremonies from the disastrous shakedown mission, humanity is gripped by fear in the use of tranporters following terroristic misuse. Suspicion of spies in key roles on ships and starbases is rampant. "Is your neighbor a Klingon?" Iconological – Exploring the ruins of Donatu V, an away team led by Commander Mangione finds a 'stargate', thought to be of the lost Preservers species, and this puts her at odds with competing responsibilities to her Captain, subordinates, and managers at Section 31. An Account, Much Abbreviated – April holds a long-distance conversation with former Federation President Christenson about the state of the union and rumors of dissolution, as well as the turmoil afflicting the border colonies and the state of the planets in the Triangle. The Battle of Donatu V – A fleet of Klingon ships engage the Federation presence in orbit of Donatu V, believing it to be the site of a great weapon to be possessed or destroyed. They bombard the archeological sites on the planet, and disable or destroy many vessels, but the battle is a draw; it becomes quoted as the 'Pearl Harbor' of the 23rd century. Scattered, Smothered & Covered – Months after the Battle of Donatu V, Leonard McCoy is a newly enrolled medical student, days away from the start of his training. He is attending his sister's gymnastic tournament with his mother, other sister, and fiancé, whereupon he comes to meet Dax, who helps him to consider and revise his reasons for joining the service. The Preservers – On Earth, April and Colt attempt to understand the importance of their findings on Mars, and place them into larger context. Their research leads them into even more complicated realms of the human story, as they discover a hidden history of ancient technology and ages-old wisdom. Icon of Mars – With the help of elderly Hoshi and T'Pol, Colt documents the Martian ruins, and encounter suspicious monitoring of their activities; while on Earth, April learns about Allinsky's transporter disappearance and wonders if it was as a result of their research findings. Bullseye – April meets with Archer, who is on his deathbed, and the frail former Captain of his namesake vessel recounts to him some of the NX-01's 'anomalous' and 'temporal' encounters. Partly senile, he rants, tells stories of the past and makes predictions for the future. A Road to Yesterday – The Enterprise is christened to grandiose fanfare, with the launch as propaganda to support the Federation. April and Colt settle in for the journey, while curious and concerned about what awaits them on the frontier, and what will happen on Earth and Mars while they are away. Beyond That Next Star – The Enterprise is diverted, without instruction from its mission to Starbase 2 to pick up crew. Their orders bring them to a red supergiant system, near supernova, where they encounter another Captain who presents them with a message from parallel future. Return to Prime Time – April and Colt review the recordings of Ambassador Spock, Captain Pike, and Number One from a similar, but bleaker future where Vulcan has been destroyed. They resolve to carry out the suggested instructions to mitigate or resolve the future temporal mishap. To be continued… Our characters then set course for The Triangle, where the resolution of the temporal discontinuity is achieved, over adventure and humor. The Enterprise returns to Spacedock at the end of the second term with the crew having created a few anomalies themselves, in need of reconciliation. The series could then go to feature, as well as spinoff Colt; from there, according to continuity, Captain Pike enters, as subordinate to April. Star Trek then begins to re-introduce the current movie cast on the small screen.


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One thing missing from J.J. Abrams' new Star Trek was a heavy handed message, about racism or international relations. We asked writers Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman what it all meant. With minor spoilers...
One thing I always liked about the series were the moral lessons. Would you ever think about having a more challenging social message, maybe in the next Star Trek movie?
Kurtzman: The thing that is genius about Trek, and we've talked about this a lot, is that there was always a veiled message story. You never felt like you were getting beaten over the head by whatever the topic was. The bridge crew itself was this kind of idyllic world, there was a Russian, and in the middle of the Cold War everyone was working together. We feel like if you're going to tell a message in Trek you have to veil it in a really, really clever story.
So what was the message of this movie?
Orci: It sort of reflects where we are when Spock reflects at the end and kind of says, "I've kind of left you in a dark world, keep your chin up." The destruction of Vulcan in Trek lore to us is kind of the equivalent to a September 11th and the Holocaust all rolled into one. How does this crew deal with that? Is it a cynical decision that leads to a war with Romulus? Or is it a singular problem problem solving situation, with the person who really did it?
Are there any social issues you'd like to tackle in the next Star Trek movie?
Orci: It has to be a mosaic, we don't want to make anything a single issue. It would be a mosaic of... of our Southern California upbringing [laughs].
Kurtzman: Different philosophies... I agree, its hard to sort of pin point that we want to make a movie about one thing...
Orci: Adoption! [Jokingly]
You read it here first, the next Trek is all about adopting space babies, and the rough life of an alien orphan in a foster spaceship. Still I like that the two chose to put a positive spin on the film after all the destruction, because what is Trek if not uplifting?


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Every January, countless people resolve to quit smoking, eat healthier and join the gym.
But many of those who go for the gusto on New Year's Day end up falling off the wagon by Groundhog Day because they don't see the quick results they're looking for or find the process too boring or difficult.
"Most of the time people get involved in something because they hear or read that celebrities are doing it, or they saw an infomercial, or a friend of theirs thought it was good for them," says Nathalie Lacombe, director of membership and certification at Toronto-based canfitpro. "They won't necessarily seek to find something that meets their needs and makes them happy and gives them pleasure."
That holds true for many lifestyle changes, and particularly to diet and exercise. According to Statistics Canada, almost 60 per cent of adults over 18 — about 14.1 million Canadians — are overweight or obese. According to fitness industry estimates, about 50 per cent of those who take up an exercise routine will quit within three to six months.
But getting started doesn't have to be a battle, say the experts. By setting realistic healthy living goals and making the process fun, anyone can be a winner.
Dr. Yoni Freedhoff, medical director of Ottawa's Bariatric Medical Institute, says the first thing to do before tackling weight loss, exercise or any other lifestyle change is to look around and decide if the time is truly right. It's not enough to desire or think about a change, he says: you must be ready and realistic. That means taking stock of any life stresses including illness, family obligations, work and travel, because "starting out on a lifestyle change endeavour in the midst of a life upheaval isn't necessarily the best of plans."
If the timing is right, the next step is to figure out the modus operandi. Losing weight or toning won't necessarily be easy, but the more interesting and fun it is, the more successful the process — and the individual engaged in it — will be. Freedhoff says people tend to choose things they don't particularly like, often involving "a combination of under-eating, over-exercising or blindly restricting." They'll continue "as the scale breathes sweet nothings in their ears, but eventually when the scale stops talking, they stop doing." Back they go to their old lifestyle, and on come the pounds.
That's where realistic goal setting comes into play. From a nutrition perspective, registered dietitian Samara Felesky-Hunt of Calgary says it involves examining the diet and finding small attainable goals that can be measured on almost a daily basis. These might include adding fruit as daily snacks to increase dietary fibre, or upping vegetables at dinner to increase antioxidant intake and reduce overall calories.
She encourages her clients to identify their hurdles and prioritize which ones cause them to stumble. Many don't plan their meals properly and end up walking in the door after work and eating 600 calories of sugar and fat because they don't know what to make for dinner. Instead, she says, it's best to prepare a list of meals and stick it on the fridge or have it pop up on the computer before leaving work so there are no surprises at home. She also recommends keeping a checklist to ensure the targeted foods were bought and consumed, and keeping a food diary to track daily food intake.
"If we plan ahead for these low times when our willpower is out the window," she says," then we don't have our hand in the cookie jar."
Freedhoff says it's important to eat smaller meals every two to three hours and seek support in friends, family or professionals to keep motivated and on track.
As for fitness goals, Lacombe divides them into two types: outcome-oriented goals such as losing 10 pounds or fitting into a pair of pants, and behaviour-oriented goals such as exercising three times a week, making homemade lunch, or eating only two desserts per week. But be sure behaviour goals match the outcome: "Maybe you'll lose four pounds instead of 10 – that's still great if weight loss was your goal."
Attaining a healthy lifestyle requires commitment, perseverance and a whole lot of hard work. It takes a year to develop a habit, says Freedhoff — it's a long-term affair. Just don't allow yourself to be turned off when slipping up.
"Small setbacks are perfectly normal," says Lacombe. "You just have to readjust and maybe make your lunch four times a week instead of twice and you're back on track. Plan for it and understand that you will have those small setbacks and it's OK. You just have to get right back on afterwards."


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Deja Vu: Great Danes down Catamounts in America East tournament
No. 1 Vermont upset by No. 4 Albany 67-58
Peter Hooley scored a game-high 26 points, 22 in the first half, to lead the No. 4-seeded Albany Great Danes to a 67-58 victory over No. 1 Vermont in the America East Men's Basketball Semifinals at SEFCU Arena on the campus of the University at Albany.
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Vermont moves to 22-10 and suffers its first loss in 12 games. Albany moves to 17-14 on the year and advances to the America East Championship game for the second straight season.
The Catamounts have earned an automatic bid to the NIT after winning the America East Regular Season Title. UVM will wait to see who it plays when the bracket is announced on March 16. Vermont will be making its third NIT appearance in program history and sixth straight postseason appearance.
Hooley, who poured in a career-high 30 points in Albany victory over Maine in the quarterfinals, started the game with a 3-pointer and the Great Danes opened up a 15-5 lead with 12:24 remaining in the first half.
Vermont climbed back within eight, 22-14, on a 3-pointer from Clancy Rugg at the 5:32 mark, but Albany out scored the Catamounts 13-5 to close the half and took a 35-19 lead into the break.
Albany was strong on the boards in the first 20 minutes, out rebounding Vermont 28-16 and shot 35.5 percent from floor. The Catamounts struggled offensively shooting 29.6 percent in the opening half.
Sam Rowley opened the second half with six straight points for the Great Danes as they pushed their lead to 19, 42-23, with 16:17 remaining.
Back-to-back 3-pointers by Candon Rusin sparked a 10-0 run and a layup by Luke Apfeld sliced the lead to single digits, 42-33, with 11:51 remaining in the game. Albany answered with an 11-4 spurt to push its lead back to 16 with exactly six minutes remaining.
Vermont rallied again cutting the lead to nine on a layup by Sandro Carissimo with 2:37 left. The Catamounts fouled in the remaining 1:30 to try to extend the game and a 3-pointer by Voelkel made the score 61-53 with 42 seconds remaining, but UVM could not comeback for the victory.
Clancy Rugg paced Vermont with 13 points and nine rebounds, while Apfeld added 13 points in 19 minutes off the bench.
Albany shot 50 percent from the floor in the second half and 40.8 percent for the game. Vermont bounced back from its firs half performance to shoot 46.4 percent from the field in the final 20 minutes and finished the game shooting 38.2 percent from the floor. Albany was also aided by a 22-31 effort from the line, while Vermont went 7-for-13 in the game.
The Great Danes, the tournament hosts for the second straight season, have taken down the No. 1 seed in the America East Tournament for the second straight year. Last year they upset Stony Brook to advance to the title game, again as the No. 4 seed.


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Novice who wants "Master of Yachts, Coastal"
I know at least this team, you can check in mile building. At the time they were doing Greece - Bahamas, the ARC, And a lot of independent legs of journeys if you whish to. This ones you pay for, in the site for the ARC, and, crew... seekers or crewfinders I guess, not shure now, you can offer yourself and find non paying (both sides) \ share costs positions. Some require allready some licenses, some don't!! Also try in findacrew.
This ones you pay and go with experienced people, for sure!
Good luck.
ps: I don't get commission = )
Welcome!! You \ we'll allways take great advice from Capt. Henning! At least I do and take them in serious consideration, real experience, best advice . Thank you Henning
I only took my Coastal Skipper's ( the Portuguese equiv. to YM Offshore) license, when legally required.
After years of water sports (skiing , wake boarding, windsurfing) some scary storms in month long summer& small winter familly cruises for as long as I can remember, 2 times 2000nm cruises one in sail boat other in power boat, some emergencies ( that today I believe they can most be avoided by planning\maintenence) , a 3 year Eng. course and most of all great experiences with wonderfull people. I love being in the sea!!
I was one of those who would say: "" Licenses ???? for what the pieces of paper, you'll need to go to the water!!! ""
Today I really apreciate that I took the courses !!
Henning said:
""Once you have this ticket, any mistake that you make will no longer be viewed as a simple mistake, it will now carry with it potential criminal penalties. Once you have the ticket, you are held to all the standards of a professional mariner, so it would be wise if you understood what and why the "prudent mariner" thinks before you are held to that standard. As long as you don't have the ticket, you're a lot safer from a liability standpoint. While the employers may like to see you have that ticket, you have to remember to look out for your own self.""
This was beeing my biggest dilema in my progression. What to choose: Being a deckhand in a big boat, or getting a resposible position in a smaller one?
You know what? life chose me, not me !!! As I was chasing some jobs, others were coming to me, I guess thats karma : ), quite like the with the ladies !!
Good luck
Most charter companies and yachts don't accept coastal skipper any more.
Insurance, don't you know.
I crewed an exam a few years back with two fellows going for coastal.
Both failed, reason, no real skippering experience.....
It's a problem. You may well get a job on a big yacht as a decky but how does that really help and driving a jet rib
isn't the way ahead either.
OK, you'll get the miles but YM is what you really need at minimum.
Your coastal exam will take place on a 42 odd foot MY or sailing, where are you gonna get that experience? They can be a pig in the wind and tide.
Remember for YM the examiner can ask you ANYTHING. Even col regs at night or in restricted vis.
You have a long way to go.


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Arachnophobia is a 1990 American comedy-horror film directed by Frank Marshall and starring Jeff Daniels, John Goodman, Harley Jane Kozak and Julian Sands. It was the very first film released by Hollywood Pictures.
Eight legs, two fangs and an attitude. Taglines
Dr. Ross Jennings[edit]
- [hears the General Spider in the pipes] The itsy-bitsy spider crawled up the water spout. Down came the rain and washed the spider out.
- [after electrocuting a spider] Therapy.
- [while throwing wine at the General Spider] Not the Chateau!
- [frantically searching for the General Spider while trying to burn it] GODDAMN IT, WHERE ARE YOU?! Damn it!
- [shoots the burning General Spider with a nail gun sending it screeching back into the egg sack] Nice Shot!
Delbert McClintock[edit]
- [after killing a spider] Yeah, that's right, I'm bad!
- James: [flicks an ant off Manley's knee] 24 hour ant.
- Jerry: They bite?
- James: They kill, Mr. Manley. In sufficient numbers.
- Ross: Respect is fine, but actually I've always wanted to be feared.
- Delbert: Rock and roll!
- Jerry: So how long will it take us to get back to camp?
- James: What's the matter? You still worried about dinosaurs?
[noticing the dead spider Lloyd took out of the cereal box]
- Milt: What could have killed it?
- Ross: The shock of seeing Lloyd?
- Molly: What's wrong?
- Ross: Metcalf - he's having a seizure.
- Molly: Thank God you didn't examine him this morning.
- Delbert: Would anybody object if I tore this floor out?
- Molly: I would.
- Delbert: False alarm then. Lead on.
- Molly: I'm sure you knew exactly what you were doing when you took Margaret off those pills.
- Ross: Like I knew what I was doing when I chose this town... with the country doctor from hell!
- Ross: What do you want to bet they're going to go chase fireflies?
- Bunny: Want to blow up a bullfrog?
- Shelley: Okay.
- Delbert: Spiders would find your barn a tad breezy this time of year. In that respect, spiders are a bit like you and me. No, I frankly doubt there are any spiders in your barn.
- Ross: Well, I frankly know there is, Delbert. I saw a web! There is a web in my barn!
- Delbert: ...a web would indicate an arachnoid presence.
- James: What's your specialty, Manley?
- Jerry: Football.
- James: [On seeing the giant web covered in various dead animals] Incredible...you have been busy
- James: [last lines as he baits the general spider by striking part of the web] Suppers, ready...come and get it [hears a screech and turns to late to see the general spider leaping onto his neck and screams as it sinks it's fangs into his neck]
- Delbert: [later on discovers James hanging cocooned and covered in spiders with a startled shout] Oh my god...They got the professor!
- Eight legs, two fangs and an attitude.
- The suspense of Alien! The excitement of Jaws! The fun of Back To The Future!
- Jeff Daniels as Dr. Ross Jennings
- John Goodman as Delbert McClintock
- Harley Jane Kozak as Molly Jennings
- Julian Sands as Dr. James Atherton
- Brian McNamara as Chris Collins
- James Handy as Milton Briggs
- Peter Jason as Henry Beechwood
- Henry Jones as Dr. Sam Metcalf
- Roy Brocksmith as Irv Kendall
- Kathy Kinney as Blaire Kendall
- Stuart Pankin as Sheriff Lloyd Parsons
- Frances Bay as Evelyn Metcalf
- Mary Carver as Margaret Hollins
- Garette Ratliff Henson (billed as Garette Patrick Ratliff) as Tommy Jennings
- Marlene Katz as Shelly Jennings
- Mark L. Taylor as Jerry Manley
- Brandy Norwood as Brandy Beechwood (uncredited)
External links[edit]
- Arachnophobia quotes at the Internet Movie Database


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Using keywords in tickets
Angband is a big program. There are many thousand lines of code, and dozens of different things to consider when working on it. With a few exceptions (like the maintainer), most developers are interested in specific aspects of the code (user interface, item generation, vaults, savefile handling, whatever). Using keywords in your tickets helps them find the tickets they're interested in more easily, and makes it more likely that your ticket will receive attention.
It's not quite as easy as it sounds. Obviously the worst thing you can do is use no keywords at all, but using too many keywords, and using the wrong ones, are both almost as bad. So the standard keywords you should use are listed below, along with the issues they cover. If your ticket touches on any of these issues, please use the relevant keywords. (The list is not perfect, so please check this page periodically in case it's been improved.)
Keywords should always be used in lower case, and each keyword should be separated by a single space. Please do not use multiple keywords unless they're all relevant - if you can separate the issues, consider opening multiple tickets instead (there is no pressure to minimise the number of tickets). Exceptions to this rule are patch, backport and meta, which should be used as second keywords.
If you want to search for tickets with specific keywords, go to View Tickets and then click Custom Query, and add a filter by keyword.
Platform- and port-specific keywords
- windows -- if your issue only happens in Windows, please use this keyword. (If you don't know whether it only happens in windows, that's fair enough - someone will add the keyword later when this has been established.) Please do NOT use any other keywords for Windows-related issues (e.g. vista, win7, xp-64 etc.) - if you believe that your issue is related to some specific version of Windows, please state this in the ticket description.
- unix -- as above, but for Unix-specific issues (e.g. setgid, FHS, X problems etc.). As with Windows, please do not use specific Unices or Linux distributions as keywords, with one exception: please use the keyword "debian" for issues specific to building the .deb, or converting it to some other package format (e.g. RPM).
- mac -- as above for Mac-specific issues. Again, don't use specific OSs as keywords.
- riscos -- likewise.
- sdl -- for the SDL port
- gtk -- for the Gtk port
- x11 -- for issues specific to the x11 port (use "unix" for general problems running under X)
- gcu -- for the ncurses port
- dos -- for the DOS/IBM port
- nds -- for the Nintendo DS port
- port -- for not-yet-created ports (s60, net, gba, qt)
Please do not use any of the above keywords unless you are fairly sure that your issue is specific to that platform or port.
Coding style and compatibility keywords
- cleanup -- for tickets about cleaning or improving sections of code without changing their effect
- compat -- for issues such as compiler warnings, C89 compatibility, autotools issues etc. (i.e. a subset of "cleanup")
- utils -- for tickets about testing and utility code
- doc -- for issues about documenting the code (c.f. "help" below)
- backport -- for tickets about importing code from variants
- patch -- if your ticket has a patch attached
- gpl -- for licensing issues
Gameplay keywords
- birth -- for issues related to starting the game (not starting the program)
- items -- for issues about item generation and monster drops (Too Much Junk, Not Enough Stat Potions, Rubbish Randarts, Boring Curses etc.)
- id -- for anything to do with identifying or learning items
- magic -- for effect-related issues including spells, activations and spell-like item effects
- detection -- for non-magic issues about detection, mapping, disturbance, offscreen death etc. (need a better word because detection makes people think of magic)
- stores -- for anything related to the stores, including the home
- ai -- for monster behaviour (but use "magic" for monster spell effects)
- combat -- for melee and missile combat mechanics, plus LOS/range/projection issues
- monster -- for monster issues other than recall, combat, drops, ai or magic
- dungeon -- for level generation, level feelings, traps, vaults etc.
- player -- for issues relating to the mechanics of stats, resists, classes, skills, food, stealth, speed, timed effects, hp/mp etc.
Metagame keywords
- help -- for issues related to game documentation, tutorial etc.
- wizmode -- for anything that happens in wizard mode
- recall -- for issues about monster and object recall or descriptions (including spell descriptions)
- squelch -- if your ticket is about squelching or unsquelching
- prefs -- for loading, changing and saving preferences (c.f. "loadsave")
- loadsave -- for game loading and saving issues (not pref files, macros, inscriptions or squelch settings but including re-entry)
- dump -- for anything relating to chardumps, including player history, scores file and the 'C' screen
- borg -- for issues specific to the borg code
User interface keywords
- ui -- for general user interface issues (deprecated in favour of anything more specific)
- display -- for non-graphics display issues such as panel-flipping, status bar etc.
- graphics -- for general graphics/tile issues which are not port-specific
- mouse -- as above
- sound -- as above
- subwindows -- for issues about the content, function and updating of subwindows (which are not port-specific)
- commands -- for issues related to game commands, including (auto)pickup
- keyset -- for roguelike keyset support etc.
- macros
- inscriptions
Other keywords
- meta -- special keyword meaning that this ticket is a consolidation or list of other tickets, not an issue in its own right
Example: if you have an issue about magic devices, think about whether it's about their properties ("items"), their cost ("stores"), their effects ("magic") or your success/failure with them ("player").


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Dear friends,
I had a magical day yesterday.
There was, of course, a blue moon and I stood outside in the cool night air to bask in its rare glow. It was a lovely, peaceful moment, standing in my yard in the moonlight while listening to the quiet hum of my home from just beyond its shadow.
Then I came inside and took this photo of my boy.
He ate an after-school snack then fell asleep on the sofa and stayed there until bedtime. After snapping this photo I rubbed his head because I can't help it. Rubbing the head of men I love is a compulsion. Then I thought about how when he was seven he used to hold my hand and tell me stories, and now he's nearly seven-feet tall and still tells me stories but won't hold my hand. So I rub his head when he sleeps and I touch him whenever I'm within arm's reach because I can't help that either. He's nearly grown and sports a beard but he will always be Parkie Park to me and I can't imagine not reaching for my beautiful boy every chance I get.
Then we all turned in, and just as I was about to fall asleep, Mr. Mom said very quietly "I love you, Bunny. I figure I ought to tell you at least once every blue moon whether you need it or not."
It made me smile because we say "I love you" almost every single time we fall asleep together. Sometimes I say it, sometimes he says it, but we almost always say it, one then the other. And not in that perfunctory "luv ya" way you might say as you hang up the phone. We say it in a quiet, deliberate way. Almost like a prayer because it's that important.
I fell asleep thinking there's no greater blessing than loving mightily and being loved in equal measure. Under any kind of moon.
With gratitude {for the magic of big moons and big hearts},
Joan, aka "Bunny," and various and sundry pet names that shall not be disclosed


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Retired Teacher Buys 'Technology Bus' To Teach Disadvantaged Students
November 5, 2013
Working as a guidance counselor five years ago in Palm Beach County, Estella Pyfrom noticed that fewer students had access to a computer after school.
The sluggish economy forced many families to prioritize their money and use it for more pressing needs.
"They needed food. They needed to pay their mortgage or their rent," said Pyfrom, a former teacher. "Some of them lost their cars. So I knew it was a serious problem."
Without a computer at home, or reliable transportation to get to a computer, Pyfrom feared that many of these students would get left behind.
So she bought a bus, filled it with computers and brought technology to the kids.
Her mobile computer lab, Estella's Brilliant Bus, has provided free, computer-based tutoring for thousands of students since 2011.
"If people don't have some knowledge of technology, they're going to be limited," said Pyfrom, who retired in 2009 and used money from her savings to buy the bus. "It's absolutely essential that they get involved technologically."
Pyfrom is determined to help poor children get the same educational opportunities as other children. According to the Institute of the Study of Labor, students who lack access to a home computer are less likely to graduate high school.
"The digital divide is absolutely real," said Pyfrom, 76. "And it didn't just become a reality. It's been there for years, and it's getting bigger and more important."
Pyfrom's custom-designed bus is outfitted with 17 computer stations that are connected to high-speed Internet via satellite.
Emblazoned on its side are the words "Have Knowledge, Will Travel" and "We bring learning to you." The bus travels to schools, shelters and community centers throughout the county.
"We serve children starting with age 3 all the way through senior citizens, based on what the needs are," Pyfrom said. "We are bringing the learning and the technology to the neighborhoods. They all can benefit from that."
Pyfrom and her army of volunteers hold regular classes and tutoring sessions about four days a week. They offer lessons in computer and Internet basics as well as reading, math or science classes that supplement what children are learning in school.
Sometimes, the bus simply serves as an open computer lab.
The rules on the bus are few and simple. Among them, gum and Facebook are not allowed. Pyfrom takes a no-nonsense approach to her mobile classroom.
"Excuses don't get the job done," she said. "You do whatever it takes to make things happen. That's the only thing that works."
The computers are loaded with educational software, providing interactive exercises that reinforce state-mandated curricula. Children receive their own account login and password, allowing them to continue their work from anywhere they can access the Internet. Users can only advance to the next level in a subject once they reach 90% proficiency in the current one, and the software allows Pyfrom to track their progress.
For older students, the bus brings GED and college preparatory assistance, anti-bullying and peer mediation classes, and student leadership training.
Pyfrom and her team provide about 8,000 hours of instruction to at least 500 children a year. She hopes the extra time will help bring students up to their grade level in reading, vocabulary, math, science and life skills.
Freddy and Brianna Rodriguez are two students benefiting from Pyfrom's bus. Adopted from foster care, the siblings struggled with their grades when they entered junior high school.
"If I didn't have the bus to come to, it'd be hard to get to a computer," said Brianna, 13. "My grades have gotten better. The one-on-one time, it helped me."
In working with the students, Pyfrom found that many parents didn't know how to use a computer. Now her bus helps them, too.
"They're learning right along with the kids," Pyfrom said. "They don't feel threatened, because what I say to them is, 'If your 4-year-old can use a computer and click a mouse, so can you.' "
On the bus, adults can receive online banking tutorials, resume assistance and help searching for jobs and affordable housing.
Pyfrom's efforts to help low-income families haven't stopped with her bus. She also partnered with a community nonprofit to help provide meals to 3,000 residents each month. Through that work, she's identified other ways her bus can help struggling neighbors build up technological proficiency necessary in the marketplace.
"We want to do what we can do in (each) neighborhood to make things better for all," Pyfrom said. "We run into people who really want to better their lifestyles and are without help. We can help them make a big difference in their neighborhoods."
To keep up the momentum of her efforts, Pyfrom has continued to pour her savings into maintaining and modifying her bus, so far spending about $1 million, she says.
An easy retirement is not something she aspires to.
"I'm not tired yet. And I don't think I'm going to get tired," she said. "I'm constantly charged up. I look at the faces of the children and I get energized."
Pyfrom is determined to see her services expand throughout the state, even the country. She estimates she has enough savings to keep her bus running for another two years, but she hopes to find financial support before she runs out of money.
"I don't think about what I'm not able to do or not going to be able to do," she said. "I plan for the things that I think I'm going to do, need to do and want to do. And I think most of them are going to happen.
"We've got to keep rolling. We're going to keep taking the service to the neighborhoods, and we are going to keep making a difference."
Want to get involved? Check out the Estella's Brilliant Bus website at www.estellasbrilliantbus.org and see how to help.
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AlexanderrOfAsura wrote:
There's no point talking about this, because their power levels change drastically based on how strong the plot needs them to be, because the writer is awful at writing. Kenpachi, for example, had to use a two hand grip to cut axe-espada at all, but now he's slicing through 0, who's supposed to have iron skin as one of his main abilities, as if he's made of butter.
Do we even know if he even really is as powerful as he claims to be? He's getting sliced up much more easily than the other espada as you said. Is he just erasing his "1" because he thinks he is that powerful and none of the others are around to kill him over it?
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This small tool is useful for hiding ugly cmd windows.
It might not be quite as effective as cmdow.exe but cmdow.exe is now triggered by antivirus programs as a virus. cmdow.exe is not a virus... but since the AV makers decided to destroy cmdow.exe I came up with this alternative.
It works a little diffrently than cmdow. Here is how you use it:
Most people will want to place the cmdhide.exe file in the system32 directory so they don't have to specify the path to cmdhide.exe in their batch files.
There are 2 ways to use it.
1. Hide one Batch File
Let's say you want to hide only one batch file. The batch file you want to hide is the batch you are going to start. In this case you would want to call cmdhide.exe with the title of the batch window. So somewhere in your batch you need to make a Title for the batch window like this:
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Title MyBatchWindow
So now your Window Title is "MyBatchWindow"
Now in your batch you will want to call cmdhide.exe with the window title like this:
*Make sure you put your window title between quotes if it has spaces in it.
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Title MyBatchWindow
cmdhide MyBatchWindow
Now when the batch starts you will see the cmd window for a second then it will dissapear.
2. Hide batches called from other scripts
This is my favorite and will probably be the most used because it never flashes the batch window at all. It is hidden from the get go. Also it is very simple to do.
From within your main script if you are gonna call any batch windows you want to hide all you have to do is call cmdhide.exe with the path to the batch you want to hide.
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cmdhide "X:\path\to\mybatch.bat"


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The recent trend of thicker eyebrows has been all the rage in Hollywood, on models, and on the fashionable across the globe.
Dallas, TX, June 04, 2013 --(
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City representation on fairgrounds panel could require new laws
Although officials with the cities of Del Mar and Solana Beach are petitioning county representatives and fair board directors for a say in what goes on at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, it's really up to the state whether the cities get it, a fairgrounds official said this week.
Giving the cities a voice in fairgrounds governance would require not only the approval of state agencies but also new legislation, said David Watson, a member of the 22nd District Agricultural Association board of directors, the panel that oversees the fairgrounds.
In February, representatives from the county and the agricultural association met with state officials in Sacramento to talk about a plan that could lead to shared oversight of the venue.
Details are still being worked out, but the new panel is expected to be a joint powers authority between the state-appointed fair board and the county.
That partnership is allowed by California law, but adding anyone else to the authority would require new legislation, Watson said. Solana Beach and Del Mar have already said they want a seat at the table.
Under the model being discussed, the agricultural association's board of directors would still exist and would oversee general operations of the fairgrounds.
County officials are exploring the legal ramifications of entering into an agreement with the association, said fair board President Adam Day.
The issue is expected to come before the county board of supervisors for a vote later this month or next month, Supervisor Dave Roberts said.
Meanwhile on Wednesday, the Solana Beach City Council restated its hope to be a part of any new partnership that is being formed.
"Our concern that we've expressed is that whatever that model ends up being, we feel strongly that Solana Beach needs to have a seat at the table as a full voting member and Solana Beach should be given the right to choose an appointee," Deputy Mayor Thomas Campbell said at a City Council meeting Wednesday.
The state-owned fairgrounds are a regional asset and the large events that are held there affect neighboring Del Mar and Solana Beach, Campbell said.
Each year the county fair, horse racing and about 350 other events are held at the seaside venue, attracting millions of visitors.
Del Mar officials said last week that they plan to step up their efforts to push for representation in the potential collaboration.
Solana Beach Councilman Peter Zahn said he'd like to see the cities work together in the effort.
"There's maybe more strength in numbers and more influence in numbers," he said.
Local control of the fairgrounds has been a contentious topic for years.
Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger approached the city of San Diego in 2009 to explore the possibility of selling the land. The city of Del Mar offered to buy the venue for $120 million, but the fair board campaigned heavily against the proposed sale, which was later taken off the table.
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