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This powerful mask probably represents a ges spirit, a potent and, in this case, probably a destructive spirit force that dwells in the bush. These spirits are said to attack humans who inadvertently see them. The protrusion from the mouth of this mask may represent the liver of a ges victim. Another interpretation, however, holds that it is a protruding tongue, warning of danger to anyone who sought to copy the design of the mask. The nosepiece is a subtle and highly abstract version of the theme of bird and snake in struggle, one of the most common themes in New Ireland sculpture and dance performance. The bird is said to represent the spirit world, while the snake represents the world of mortals—two realms locked in an eternal cosmic struggle.
- Medium: Wood, fiber (Turbo petholatus opercula), pigment
- Place Made: Northern region, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea
- Dates: 19th century
- Dimensions: 23 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (59.7 x 29.8 x 40 cm) (show scale)
- Collections:Arts of the Pacific Islands
- Museum Location: This item is not on view
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- Accession Number: 84.58
- Credit Line: Gift of Frieda and Milton F. Rosenthal
- Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
- Caption: Mask (Ges), 19th century. Wood, fiber (Turbo petholatus opercula), pigment, 23 1/2 x 11 3/4 x 15 3/4 in. (59.7 x 29.8 x 40 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Frieda and Milton F. Rosenthal, 84.58. Creative Commons-BY
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- Catalogue Description: Description: Carved and painted wooden mask with fiber hair and beard attached. The carving is in the Malanggane style with emphasis on negative space; eyes protrude with linear, feather-like elements extending with the top lid; the nose is ornamented with a stylized bird; ears are elongated with triangular holes in the lower lobes and feather-like extensions above the head. Forehead and teeth are prominently carved in relief and painted black. The tongue, painted red, extends to a fraction below the jaw and then rises up in triangular shape to meet the nose. Eye balls are represented by inlaid opercula shell. Only the nostrils and sides of the mouth are perforated. The face, nose, and bird element are covered with fine-line designs in red, black and white. Condition: Minor repairs have been made in several places; overall loss of paint, the beard hangs loose on proper right side. The piece is on a modern metal stand.
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Sian Coat in Rumney Denim$255.00
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The Sian coat is both practical and on trend with two front flap chest pockets and a small modern collar. Made in our 9.5oz cotton stretch denim fabric with dark indigo yarns.
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Hey neowin,
So today I have a little story for you. My Cousins fiancee brought his computer to me and asked me to fix it. Through some testing it turned out his GPU (9800gt) BIOS had been corrupted (I assume he tried flashing and screwed it up and just won't admit to it). I replaced it with an old 9500gt I had in my spare parts box. I quoted him a price, returned his PC and he asked if I wanted to keep the 9800gt, maybe fix it. So I did.
I first tried it in my system as is. Of course it didn't post, just gave a beep code and hung. So I took it out, plugged in my second monitor into my IGP, and started it up, went into the BIOS and chose to the IGP instead of PCI-e card. I started all the way to Windows just to be sure it would work properly, restarted and put the 9800gt back in without connecting the monitors to it. Even though the BIOS was set to load from IGP, and the monitor was connected to on-board. I had no video feed.
I could hear the normal start-up beep codes after the GPU codes, and all my peripherals started up, my HDD's loaded into Windows, but yet I still have no video from on-board. I also tried setting the BIOS to load into my Ubuntu partition instead to make sure it wasn't a driver error, and still nothing. Any thoughts on what's going on? Thanks in advance.
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1930s Solid Wood Airplane Propeller
$895 - $1645
Built with exacting precision, this authentic propeller is made by a manufacturer of actual airplane parts. While it could be used for flying, we prefer to prop it in a boy's room to let his dreams take flight instead.
- Built by the manufacturer of propellers for small aircraft and vintage planes
- Fixed-pitch propeller used in the late 1930s and early '40s America on small planes like the Piper Club and Aeronca, collectively dubbed Grasshoppers
- Crafted from poplar, varnished and tipped with polished brass
- Made in the USA
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michelanCello wrote: Pff... I mean, this is just like poker and I don't like that either...
If you don't like it, don't play Not everyone has it in them
Of course, you look very guilty from Jan telling us that she made a huge gamble that didn't pay off. Voting for each other when you couldn't get in to change the vote perhaps?
But I'm still not changing my vote. If Willem wants to make pacts, he has to learn that
a) a secret pact with pooh is never a secret pact
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I ride for fun and exercise, And got tired of my butt hurting after a dozen miles or so. I saw these on sale so I went for them. They felt weird at first, like I had a load in my shorts but after a few miles I realized they were great. I will buy more. But like others have said buy a larger size than your normal street pants. I wear a 38 pant but ordered a bigger pair and they fit perfect. Thanks.
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These are very comfortable to wear and feel great. I use them for when I want to just cruise around town seeingthe sights and stiopping for something to eat
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I wear the product for biking and casual dress. I like that they feel as a pair of biking shorts within walking shorts. My only "con" is waist doesn't fit as well as the legs do. Motivation to do more cycling maybe.
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they have a bad odor, washed several times before even worn the smell will not go away. Other than that nice product
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Overall a decent short, but needs one more cargo pocket and the draw string is too short.
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The shorts are decent for the money. They are a bit longer than I expected, and they take a bit longer to dry out than conventional tight shorts. Very comfortable and they should fit the bill for what I was looking for. They do run a bit on the smaller side for sizing. I usually split between large and extra large. These are a large and fit pretty snug but with draw string, and elastic waist, they should be fine.
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The 42-44 shorts are 42 not a 44. That is my only complaint. If Nashbar offered them in 44-46 I'd buy multiple pairs. Caught them on sale for $29 w/free shipping ,so that made the purchase less painful. I'm on a mission to lose 60 pounds so they will eventually be a perfect fit.
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I have two pairs of these - black M (32-34). For the price, these are the best deal around. I ride about 150 miles a week on a road bike and these are pretty much the main shorts I use. I will likely get a 3rd pair. W/ black, I think they are a perfect alternative to the lycra look plus they are comfortable and not too baggy or low. I'm sure there are better shorts out there but for this price and if you ride a lot/often (and do the laundry a lot/often) this kind of shorts w/ their low price are a good (and necessary) thing. Since buying about 5 months ago, I probably have close to a 1000 miles and many washings on my two pairs and they are still doing & looking great.
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These shorts are very comfortable and, for those of us to whom Spandex is not a friend, very appropriate. The padding is quite good and allows me to ride my Nashbar Executive 5000 (purchased in 1980) in comfort. The baggy over short combined with the traditional tight under short are hard to beat. They wash well and hang dry very nicely. As usual, my Nashbar items are fair priced and high quality.
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The ratings are in for Bellator 106, the mixed martial arts (MMA) event that went down last Saturday night (Nov. 2, 2013) on Spike TV from the Long Beach Arena in California, headlined by a lightweight title fight rematch pitting Michael Chandler against Eddie Alvarez (watch it again here).
And the numbers weren't just good, they were the promotion's best ever.
The telecast delivered 1.1 million viewers (9:00pm-12:45am), the most-watched in Bellator event history and the most watched mixed martial arts show on television this fall. The "Chandler-Alvarez II" fight card peaked at 1.4 million viewers at 11:17pm and reached its high mark with Men 18-49 with a 1.1 rating for the Alvarez-Chandler bout. The telecast also ranked #2 in cable in its timeslot with Men 18-49.


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It was Skipper® doll's bedtime and she climbed into her favorite pajamas! They were soft turquoise tricot with lace, braid, and ribbon trim. She had a matching warm quilted robe with the same lace and ribbon trim. Her felt slippers had ribbon and braid straps on top. Sweet dreams were on their way!
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Heart-shaped leaves and butterfly blossoms make cyclamen a Christmas favorite. "If conditions are right, the flowers will just last forever," says Hans Gerritsen, president of the Hortus Group, specialty cyclamen growers in Castroville, California. Cyclamens flourish in chilly temperatures—ideally no warmer than 65°F—with indirect or filtered bright light, moist but well-drained soil, and foliage that is kept completely dry. Florist's cyclamen (C. persicum) is the most widely available. Latinia hybrids, whose red, purple, or salmon "flame" flowers boast a white blush and, in some cases, a sweet scent, are also a good choice, Gerritsen says. If your house is warm, try the new Metis miniature hybrids, which promise prolific blooms even in less-than-ideal conditions.
The orchidlike flowers of the Streptocarpus make it enticing and its long period of bloom makes the plant desirable. Streptocarpus has seen a recent boom in hybridization resulting in numerous compact cultivars, including the popular Streptocarpus 'Joker' and the Bristol's Series, heavy bloomers that fit into a windowsill. Once settled in cool, indirect light, they can be quite tolerant of occasional neglect. "Even if they're virtually dead, if you water them once, they'll come back to life," says Dr. Ralph Robinson, owner of the Violet Barn, in Naples, New York.
Complement the scent of holiday conifers with the subtle sweetness of winter-blooming Jasmine (Jasminum spp.). Given bright light during the day and cool nighttime temperatures, J. polyanthum produces a blizzard of white flowers that train easily around a hoop. For warmer locations and bushy growth, choose J. sambac 'Maid of Orleans', with blossoms that turn purple before fading. If you stimulate branching with regular pruning and keep the soil moist, jasmine flowers will ensure you have a white Christmas even in Zone 10.
There is no "foolproof plant," admits Kate Sadowski, horticulturist at the Chicago Botanic Garden, but in terms of winter color, Kalanchoe is about as close as you can get. When days are short and indoor conditions are dry, kalanchoes burst with star-shaped flowers ranging from yellow to purple if kept in direct light. Red Christmas kalanchoes (K. blossfeldiana) are as common as candy canes, but K. pumila, with silver foliage and pink clusters, and K. uniflora, with trailing balloonlike blossoms, are just as festive. Pinch back the stems when straggly and water when soil is dry and these succulents will embellish south-facing windowsills all winter.
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Not all types of Begonia will produce a reliable show of color during the holiday season. Only rhizomatous and winter-flowering begonias are stimulated, instead of stunted, by decreasing daylight, says Byron Martin, owner of Logee's Greenhouse, in Danielson, Connecticut. The rhizomatous beefsteak begonia, B. 'Erythrophylla'—the oldest begonia hybrid in circulation—boasts glossy leaves that are red on the reverse and a crown of bright blossoms. Other easy but prolific bloomers include B. 'River Nile', which has star-shaped leaves and bright pink blossoms, and B. 'Freddie', which has bronzed, foot-long leaves and tall spikes of dark pink flowers. Also look for Hiemalis begonias (sometimes sold as Rieger or Blush begonias)—hybrids developed to be winter bloomers.
(Hippeastrum spp.) is a popular gift item because its bulb doesn't require chilling to produce beautiful flowers. A relatively new development in the world of winter blooms is the commercial introduction of trumpet and cybister (H. cybister) varieties of amaryllis. For a trumpet-shaped, pink blossom anchored by a bright green eye, choose 'Pink Floyd'. If you prefer exotic flowers, 'Ruby Meyer' (a cybister type) has spidery petals with vivid chartreuse edges. To initiate growth, place amaryllis in bright sunlight and water whenever the top 1/2 inch of soil is dry. A cooler site is fine once growth has commenced, and will prolong the life of the bloom.
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Dec 22, 2007
Bye Bye 2007
Thank you for your readership, your participation in discussions, comments, and the forum, and for encouragement. This blog has been an enjoyable way to meet more people who enjoy this hobby and continues to make my life more interesting. I've met some great people over the past 2 years and I'm looking forward to meeting some more.
Posts may be slow or non-existent over the next week or so - I do hope all the blog contributors take some time off and enjoy it with friends and family - I sure am!
See you in 2008!
Jim Kelly
Atlanta, GA
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- Andy said...
Merry xmas and happy new year everyone! And Jim, this has been the best blog I have ever read, I have been reading this blog since one of its very first days so that is said. Most of the information I know about the NXT that isn't self learned, came from either your blog, or NXTasy. And one more thing, you have been running this blog for almost 2 years, go for another 2 fantastic years and more! :-D Hey, I just had to let it out, I really enjoy reading the good posts here on The NXT Step ;-)
- Dec 22, 2007, 9:32:00 AM
- 222Doc said...
I have to second what Andy said, cant count all the great things i have read and learned from this blog and nxtasy's. To all the people that make it poassible here, a Meryy Christmas and a NXT new year,
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Happy Holidays.
- Dec 22, 2007, 3:54:00 PM
Yes, Thanks for a great site, it is on my top have to read every day list now...
Happy and Prosperous New Year, we could use it here in Detroit!
- Dec 23, 2007, 12:32:00 AM
Happy Holidays! Thank you for a wonderfully informative site!
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If you've been paying attention, you've probably noticed that coverage of Project C4orce has been blatantly absent for quite a few months. Ye of little faith have undoubtedly concluded that the project has been abandoned, sold by aliens, or worse. In fact, it has suffered the fate of so many long-term projects-unforeseen problems and scheduling conflicts that inevitably lead into a series of stalls, detours, and U-turns.
Part of the problem is that the project took on a life of its own. The original concept was to produce a high-tech C4 for less than $15,000. We're still on track to do that, but as the project has progressed, feedback from readers and project sponsors made it apparent that Project C4orce needed a special appearance in addition to special performance.
Another aspect of the project's evolution is a need to expand the C4orce concept of documented and registered vehicles to cover C5s and C6s. Consequently, we've been developing components and packages that will apply to '97-and-later Corvettes. The accompanying matrix shows the engine combinations that will be found under the C4orce umbrella and will be available for purchase very soon.
It starts with the 5.3L LS-series engines originally installed in trucks, SUVs, and late-model Impalas. These engines, which are available with cast-iron and aluminum blocks, are relatively easy to find at reasonable prices (especially those with cast-iron blocks). As you may remember, we paid $700 for a complete 5.3L engine (including starter, alternator, A/C compressor, PCM, and harness) for Project C4orce. This wasn't a one-time deal. Johnson Thomas, who works with us on some projects, purchased an almost identical engine for the same price and is installing it in an '88 Third-Gen Camaro.
Since there's no substitute for cubic inches, (or cubic centimeters, if you're metrically predisposed) and to accommodate owners of C5s and C6s, we decided to put together a selection of C4orce engines, based on original bore/stroke configurations. Since all LS-series engines, except the 4.8L truck engine and the LS7, have the same stroke (3.622 inches) that's obviously the dimension to use for all engines that incorporate a stock crankshaft. If you're going to use an aftermarket crank, the logical stroke dimension is 4.00 inches. It's sufficiently longer than the stock stroke to put a bulge in the torque curve and is coincidentally the same length as the crank in LS7 engines.
Overall displacement specifications will vary to some degree depending on finished cylinder bore diameter, but the C4orce standard engine package specifications are based on commonly used reference dimensions. Engines and rotating assemblies with other bore/stroke dimensions will be available on a special-order basis.
One of the advantages of standardizing bore/stroke combinations is enhanced availability and parts interchangeability. As an example, if you find a great deal on a 5.3 engine and decide to build it with a 4.00-inch stroke, you'll wind up with 6 liters. If you subsequently decide that bigger really is better and acquire a block with a 3.900-, 4.000-, or 4.060-inch bore, you can pull the rotating assembly out of the 5.3, order the appropriate pistons, and reuse the existing crankshaft and connecting rods. Since the C4orce connecting rods and 4-inch crankshaft rods are the same, regardless of the block in which they're to be installed, these components should never be out of stock.


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The University College offers a number of programs for new students and their families throughout the year. For more information on these programs, visit the UC Web site or call (804) 828-3700.
VCU Works
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Learning communities
The University College offers an orientation program for incoming first-year and transfer students. The New Student Orientation program for first-time freshmen introduces students and their parents to the university, its expectations of them, campus resources, academic programs and courses offered. NSO provides opportunities for new students to interact with faculty, upper-level students and other new students. NSO participants can also meet with faculty members for information about their intended majors.
An important aspect of NSO is academic advising and registration. During advising, students meet with academic advisers to discuss their educational plans and course placement, and to choose classes for the first semester. Students also learn how to use the online registration system to register for classes.
NSO sessions are conducted throughout the summer preceding the fall semester and during the week before classes begin for the spring semester. The summer orientation program for new freshmen also includes a supplemental program for parents and other family members. The orientation evening program focusing on student life provides an opportunity to stay overnight in a VCU residence hall.
Transfer students new to VCU also attend an orientation program, which includes an introduction to the university and its resources, an overview of majors, academic advising and registration. During the academic advising portion, students review how credits completed at another institution apply toward general education, major and elective requirements at VCU. Academic advisers also assist transfer students with selecting courses they will take during their first semester and help students to learn the online registration system used to register for classes.
VCU Works provides meaningful on-campus employment opportunities that contribute to students' integration into the university, academic success and personal development. VCU Works is designed to enhance the probability that students will achieve their educational and personal goals at VCU.
VCU Works is based on the premise that on-campus employment with a mentor who also serves as a supervisor contributes to the academic and social growth of its participants. In addition, VCU Works directly addresses the financial obstacles for students with financial need.
Students must apply to be eligible to participate in the VCU Works program. Participants will receive assistance to find relevant on-campus jobs where they will work up to 20 hours per week. Participants will be expected to attend pre-employment training and ongoing personal development workshops. In addition, they will receive mentoring from their supervisor. Information about the VCU Works program is available from the coordinator located in the UC.
Summer Reading Program
VCU's Summer Reading Program introduces incoming students to the academic and intellectual culture of the university through a common academic experience. The program and the book, selected by VCU faculty and students during the preceding school year, will be introduced to students while they are on campus for the NSO program. Each student will receive a copy of the book and will be asked to read it and be prepared to discuss its primary themes when they return to campus in August.
During welcome week and throughout the academic year, students will come together to exchange ideas on the book through small group discussions led by a faculty member, university administrator or upper-level student. The discussions not only introduce students to academic dialogue, but they also offer new students the opportunity to establish connections with faculty, staff and their fellow students.
The summer reading program is an important part of students' transition to university life and provides a shared experience as students begin their educational journey at VCU.
Programs for parents and families of first-year VCU students
Parents and family members play an important role in their college students' education. VCU believes that college is a collaborative experience among students, their families, and the faculty and staff of the university. The UC associate dean serves as the liaison between the university and parents. Parents may contact the associate dean to address concerns, ask questions and receive assistance on other matters that arise in the college students' lives during the first year.
Additionally, the UC offers several services for parents to support their first-year college students. Parent orientation is offered during the NSO, with programs geared specifically toward parents and their needs as a college parent. Parents of freshmen also receive a copy of the "Ram Fam," the parent newsletter, which is mailed to the permanent address that the university has on file for the students. Parents of first-year students can also participate in the Freshman Parent Association and Freshman Parent Council, providing input on parent programming and events. And, parents are encouraged to attend the VCU Fall Fest with activities planned particularly for families.
Learning communities
Learning communities provide a way for first-year students to experience the benefits of a small college environment within a large university setting. Learning communities promote interaction with peers, faculty and UC staff, offer opportunities to become involved in the life of the university and help students achieve greater levels of academic success.
There are two types of learning communities available through the UC. The FIG (Freshman Interest Group) program guarantees students three to four common freshman courses during their first semester. Each FIG has no more than 25 students. Students in the FIG all take UNIV 101 Introduction to the University together as their anchor course. They also co-enroll in two or three additional classes. FIGs give students opportunities to form study groups and develop relationships with 24 other students who share common classes.
The residential villages are a second type of learning community offered. Residential villages allow students who share common academic or personal interests to live together on a particular floor in the freshman residence halls. Village participants also share at least one class during their first semester. The residential villages provide a built-in support system and promote a sense of community among participants.
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For part two, we're analyzing 2010-11 output [only] for all of the defensemen who played a measurable amount of time in a Blue Jackets jersey. It is no secret the defensemen were terrible, but let us illustrate, anyway.
Among the things that stand out:
Plus Minus: Only three guys maintained a plus-rating in their tenure. One being Rusty Klesla, whose numbers are diminished by the fact that he was traded at the deadline and was not around for the final damning slide. Two others who maintained a plus are Grant Clitsome and Marc Methot, who easily were the team's best defensemen. Plus/minus, of course, is an oft-argued, hard to defend (pun intended) stat, but it can often be so telling. Fedor Tyutin being even at home, but -12 on the road? Kris Russell being +1 on the road but -10 at home? Hejda clearly much worse at home than on the road? These guys could use a dose of consistency.
Blocked Shots: Apparently this is something that Jan Hejda and Kris Russell have learned to do, but not many guys are following suit. Surprising for Methot to have only blocked 98, given his strength and size, same for Tyutin. These guys have to get over whatever fear they have of laying down in front of a puck. As defensemen, you know, it's their job. The more shots they block, the less Mason/Garon/Goaltender-to-be-named-Later have to turn aside. Novel idea, yes? Let's work on this, boys.
Anton Stralman, you heartbreaker: For the guy acquired to be the offensive touch and PP QB and who argued his case damn near into arbitration and to an overpriced deal, who has been given chances upon chances when he probably didn't deserve them, Anton Stralman had 1 goal (on the powerplay, hooray!), and 17 assists (I'll take those). A minus rating both on the road and at home. The team scored only 45 goals while he was on the ice. He only had 39 hits, 46 blocked shots, 15 takeaways – are we sure this guy is suited to be a defenseman?
Grant Clitsome just makes everybody better: Grant Clitsome played 31 games and had 19 points. Two power play goals (more than anybody else), a shooting percentage of 8, was out for FORTY goals-for (remember, in less than half as many games played), only 27 goals against (Tyutin, Hejda 90 and 89, respectively), and while he did spend time on the PK unit, only 4 PPG against. Grant Clitsome, welcome to the NHL. If the Jackets don't re-sign him…
Next Year: Only Tyutin and Russell are under contract for next season, along with a handful of AHL rookies who will be fighting to make the jump in camp. The Jackets should undoubtedly reward the matured play of Methot and Clitsome with contracts. The verdict is out on Hejda, who supposedly is looking for a multi-year deal. It's hard to jive with that when his effectiveness has declined with each year. Stralman just needs to go. His good play was so shortlived it's hard to believe it even happened.


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.UFC president Dana White announced Griffin's retirement at the UFC 160 post-fight press conference.
"It's been a good 8 years I guess. The biggest thing I've learned is that when Dana White says retire you should retire, or else you'll blow your knee out before your next fight," Griffin said.
"He's staying with the UFC, he'll have some role. Hopefully he'll do more work than Chuck Liddell was. He'll have a job hear as long as I'm alive," Dana White added
"Having them push your fights, and you don't actually fight, it's time to retire. UFC does a lot of charity stuff locally, for the troops, It's always something I've wanted to pursue," Griffin added.
"I saw the Brian Stann Wanderlei fight. And I thought if I don't have another one of those in me, it's time to retire. "This has been my dream since 2000, this has been all I want to do. So I don't really know what's next," said Griffin.
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Ivar cages for your degus
When I first saw this, I thought they were hamsters but I learnt some thing new today. It's a degu, a small caviomorph rodent that is native to Chile. And they are getting very popular as pets. So if you have degu and are looking for a cage, this may fit the bill.
Antonia found a way to convert her Ivar racks into a home for four degus.
She says, "On the top there is enough space to decorate it with some flowers etc. Under the cage you find a drawer where you can store everything you need for your pets. Also, the Forvar jar from Ikea is a wonderful sand bath and helps to keep the environment clean.
Thanks to my boyfriend Sven, these racks are a wonderful adventure playground for the four clowns."
11 Responses to Ivar cages for your degus
What everyone says about building wooden cages is not completely true. Degus can't chew on flat surfaces, as long as you protect edges with metal plates nothing it's perfectly safe.
I bought IVAR last weekend to build my new degu cage, but I see someone else came up with the idea first hahaha. Nice job!
Excellent idea!
I'm intrigued – can anyone tell what the door frames are hacked from? It seems to me that this fundamental design has possible uses far beyond that of "animal cage" … specifically, use hardboard or something similar inside the door frames and you'd have a very spiffy cabinet, I think.
It's not totally impossible, using an IVAR wooden unit. I made a 6′ high gerbil cage with 3 separate compartments, adding hinged doors to the side, but made sure (although this may depend on how the bookcase is constructed) to keep the wiring to the INSIDE of the corner struts. This pretty well prevented my gerbs chewing them or in fact having little effect over the years. Then I had a specialist make steel trays to slide in and out of each compartment. Makes it so much easier to clean The same would work well with the degus.
Speaking as someone who's owned a pair of 'goos for the past four years, all-wire cages are really the only way to go. They will chew through anything.
I'd really, really advise against this hacked design. I don't want to see any animals hurt by someone thinking they're being clever.
good idea
That is so great! It is really compact, but gives your babies a lot of space and variety.
I like IKEA for the meatballs. De-lish-us.
IVAR's generally great to build cages with, but Degus should be kept in un-gnaw-able cages.
See pic #3 for the already "opened" doors of the 4th floor.
thanks! that is good idea


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Cross played better than we did from start to finish," Texas A&M head coach
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Due to government regulations, many of today's oils are missing critical ingredients needed for optimum engine protection. For this reason, engineers at COMP Cams and Endure Performance Lubricants have designed ZDDP-enhanced Muscle Car and Street Rod Engine Oils in 10W-30 and 15W-50 weights. These new oils are designed specifically for use in engines that experience extended periods of storage. Both weights utilize a blended synthetic formula fully approved for use in engines originally equipped with mineral oil. They provide all the benefits of mineral oil without the unwanted extras that lead to rust and corrosion. Designed for regular use, these oils will not create sludge, varnish or choke internal engine surfaces, and they are compatible with all gaskets and seals. The Muscle Car and Street Rod Engine Oils contain "corrosion fighting" additives, detergents, and optimum amounts of ZDDP (Zinc and Phosphorous) for anti-wear protection. The heavily tested and dyno-proven oils improve cold starts and protect internal engine components, particularly the camshaft and lifters, in both flat tappet and roller valvetrains. For more information about COMP Cams Muscle Car and Street Rod Engine Oil call them at 800.999.0853 or visit them online at www.compcams.com.
Cool 'Glide Pan
The engineers at TCI have created a transmission fluid pan unlike any other. The TCI Die Cast Deep Aluminum Pan for Powerglide Transmissions offers revolutionary features that every high-performance automotive enthusiast will appreciate. This deep pan is the first of its kind. Inside, the pan incorporates patent-pending, heat dissipating inverted-dimples that increase the surface area inside the pan. These unique "heat suckers" pull heat toward the exterior of the pan-ultimately lowering the temperature of the fluid. Outside, exterior fins are slightly angled to create a funnel effect that increases the air speed across the surface. Finally, the pan's exterior is black powdercoated to absorb heat from the interior and further lower operating temperatures. The die-cast design is 1 1/2 pounds lighter than the industry standard sand-cast versions, does not suffer from the porosity issues that plague those pans, and it holds two extra quarts of fluid over standard designs. A new O-ring design replaces the conventional gasket to ensure 100 percent sealing that stops chances of leaks and removes the need to replace gaskets when changing filters. For more information about the TCI Die Cast Deep Aluminum Pan for Powerglide transmissions call them at 888.776.9824 or visit www.tciauto.com
Fifth-Gen Handling Kit
The '10 Camaro is undeniably the hottest and most anticipated car to come out of Detroit this year. Edelbrock is proud to announce a complete line of performance handling products to keep this modern muscle car firmly planted on the road. Edelbrock's complete suspension package for the '10 Camaro is designed as a matched set that will deliver improved suspension performance, handling, and stability for everything from the track to the street. The Edelbrock full suspension kit includes rear toe links, lower trailing arms, sway bars, and coil spring kit. For more information, call 888.409.1552 or visit www.edelbrock.com.
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The Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis: Books, Broadcasts, and the War, 1931-1949 (Hardcover)
C. S. Lewis was a prolific letter writer, and his personal correspondence reveals much of his private life, reflections, friendships, and the progress of his thought. This second of a three-volume collection contains the letters Lewis wrote after his conversion to Christianity, as he began a lifetime of serious writing. Lewis corresponded with many of the twentieth century's major literary figures, including J. R. R. Tolkien and Dorothy Sayers. Here we encounter a surge of letters in response to a new audience of laypeople who wrote to him after the great success of his BBC radio broadcasts during World War II -- talks that would ultimately become his masterwork, Mere Christianity.
Volume II begins with C. S. Lewis writing his first major work of literary history, The Allegory of Love, which established him as a scholar with imaginative power. These letters trace his creative journey and recount his new circle of friends, "The Inklings," who meet regularly to share their writing. Tolkien reads aloud chapters of his unfinished The Lord of the Rings, while Lewis shares portions of his first novel, Out of the Silent Planet. Lewis's weekly letters to his brother, Warnie, away serving in the army during World War II, lead him to begin writing his first spiritual work, The Problem of Pain.
After the serialization of The Screwtape Letters, the director of religious broadcasting at the BBC approached Lewis and the "Mere Christianity" talks were born. With his new broadcasting career, Lewis was inundated with letters from all over the world. His faithful, thoughtful responses to numerous questions reveal the clarity and wisdom of his theological and intellectual beliefs.
Volume II includes Lewis's correspondence with great writers such as Owen Barfield, Arthur C. Clarke, Sheldon Vanauken, and Dom Bede Griffiths. The letters address many of Lewis's interests -- theology, literary criticism, poetry, fantasy, and children's stories -- as well as reveal his relation ships with close friends and family. But what is apparent throughout this volume is how this quiet bachelor professor in England touched the lives of many through an amazing discipline of personal correspondence. Walter Hooper's insightful notes and compre hensive biographical appendix of the correspon dents make this an irreplaceable reference for those curious about the life and work of one of the most creative minds of the modern era.
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C. S. (Clive Staples) Lewis (1898-1963), one of the great writers of the twentieth century, also continues to be one of our most influential Christian thinkers. A Fellow and tutor at Oxford until 1954, he spent the rest of his career as Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge. He wrote more than thirty books, both popular and scholarly, inlcuding The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape Letters, The Four Loves, Mere Christianity and Surprised by Joy.
Walter Hooper, Literary Adviser to the Estate of C. S. Lewis, is editor of the three-volume work The Collected Letters of C. S. Lewis (2000, 2004 and 2006) and author of C. S. Lewis: A Companion and Guide (1996) and (with Roger Lancelyn Green) C. S. Lewis: A Biography (1974; revised edition, 2002).


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Knitting is undergoing a triumphant renaissance, and more and more of these boutique supply shops are popping up. Many of the smaller ones can't afford to stock big-name yarn lines, but this one -- located at the foot of Stillwater's shopping district -- does. Find large collections of Rowan, Malabrigo, Spud & Chloe and Blue Sky Alpaca, as well as hand-dyed yarns and local gifts. And the space, located inside the Brick Alley building, is much bigger than it looks -- be sure and walk all the way to the back, past the bolts of Amy Butler, Alexander Henry, Michael Miller and FreeSpirit fabric, where you'll find a sunny spot with a couple of couches and some toys to keep the kids occupied. It's as much about the space and camaraderie here as it is about the product lines. There's also a classroom, if you're local, for aspiring knitters, crocheters, felters, hand-sewers, and future sewing machine wizards.


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Planet Mars is the 4th planet from the Sun, and is named after the Roman god of war; perhaps for its red coloring, to signify blood on the battlefield. Because of this color, Mars is also referred to as the "Red Planet". When seen in a telescope, Mars does appear red. This red color comes from the oxidation of iron-rich minerals on its surface. You could say that Mars is rusty. The Babylonians also named the planet after their god of war, fire, and destruction. The Greeks also called it after their god of war. Other culture such as the Chinese, Persians, and Japanese, all had references to the planet in ancient texts.
Mars orbits at an average distance of 228 million km from the Sun, or 1.52 astronomical units (1 AU is the average distance from the Earth to the Sun). It takes 687 days to complete one orbit around the Sun; so its year is approximately twice as long as the Earth's. It rotates once on its axis every 24.6 hours, so it actually has a very similar day length to Earth. It's also tilted on its axis by 25.2°, again, similar to the Earth's 23.4°.
Mars is a terrestrial planet, which means that it has the traits of terrestrial planets and is similar to Earth. However, the planet is significantly smaller. Mars has only 15% of Earth's volume and 11% of our planet's mass. Its diameter is about half the diameter of the Earth. Mars' seasons are the most similar to Earth's seasons due to the similarity in the tilt of the axes. The temperatures on the planet vary from about -140°C during the winter to approximately 20°C during the summers. It takes the planet 687 Earth days to orbit the Sun, and just over 24 and a half Earth hours to rotate the Sun. Mars is about 230 million kilometers from the Sun.
Planet Mars has a very thin atmosphere of carbon dioxide, approximately 1% as thick as the Earth's atmospheric pressure at sea level. Because of this thin atmosphere, and its longer distance from the Sun, Mars is much colder than Earth. The planet's average temperature is -46 °C, which means it's even colder at the poles and during the winter. At the equator, in the summer, temperatures can rise as high as 20 °C.
It's about half the size of Earth, with a diameter of only 6,792 km. It has an even smaller mass, with just 10% the mass of the Earth. With this smaller size and mass, the force of gravity on the surface of Mars is only 37.6% the gravity you experience on Earth. Imagine weighing 1/3rd less, and being able to jump 3 times as high.
The surface of Mars is dry and dusty, with many similar to Earth. It has mountain ranges and sandy plains, and even some of the largest sand dunes in the Solar System. It also has the largest mountain in the Solar System, the shield volcano Olympus Mons, and the longest, deepest chasm in the Solar System: Valles Marineris. It also seems to have evidence of ancient oceans and streams. But any water that was ever on the surface of Mars dried up billions of years ago. Scientists think that the inside of Mars is similar to Earth, with a dense core (thought to be solid), a rocky mantle and a thin crust. The surface of Mars has also been pounded by impact craters, many which date back billions of years. These craters are so well preserved because of the slow rate of erosion that happens on Mars.
The planet has two small moons, Phobos and Deimos. The moons were discovered in 1877 by the astronomer Asaph Hall and were named after mythological characters. Phobos and Deimos are the sons of Ares, the god of war, in Greek mythology. The Greeks had named the planet Ares after their own god of war before the Romans. Phobos represents fear while Deimos stands for terror or dread. Scientists believe they were asteroids captured by the planet's gravity. Phobos orbits the planet in just 7 hours, while Deimos takes 1.3 days to go around Mars.
People have been fascinated with Mars for centuries. When telescopes were developed, astronomers were able to see what appeared to be canals on the surface. These sparked speculation that the planet was inhabited and the search for Martians began. Eventually, scientists were able to discover that the canals were really nothing more than extraordinary canyons that crisscrossed the planet. One of the most famous canyons is Valles Marineris, which is 4,000 km long and up to 7 km deep. In comparison, the Grand Canyon is only 446 km long and almost 2 km deep. In addition to these canyons, Mars also had many incredible geographic features, such as Olympus Mon, which is the tallest mountain in the Solar System. Olympus Mon is a shield volcano that at 27 km tall is three times the height of Mount Everest.
Hellas Planita, also called the Hellas impact basin, is the largest crater on Mars. Its circumference is approximately 2,300 kilometers, and it is nine kilometers deep. Many scientists believe that there used to be liquid water in these gullies and channels, which seem to have been caused at least partially by water erosion. Some of these channels are quite large reaching 2,000 kilometers in length and 100 kilometers in width. Relatively recently, a probe did discover ice water under the surface at both poles. Some astronomers think they planet once had water, but that Mars was unable to retain it due to its weak atmosphere and gravity.
The planet also experiences dust storms, which can turn into what resembles small tornadoes. Larger dust storms occur when the dust is blown into the atmosphere and heats up from the Sun. The warmer dust filled air rises and the winds get stronger. These dust storms can reach up to thousands of kilometers wide and last for months at a time. When they get this large, they can actually block most of the surface from view.
Mars is the most studied planet in the Solar System after Earth. At the time that this article was written, there were 3 landers and rovers on the surface of Mars, and 3 functional spacecraft in orbit. And more spacecraft will be on their way soon. These spacecraft have sent back incredibly detailed images of the surface of Mars, and helped discover that there was once liquid water in Mars' ancient history.
One thing that scientists searched for when trying to determine whether Mars could support life is the presence of liquid water. They eventually determined that Mars atmosphere was too thin to allow liquid water to stay in the surface. However, water ice exists on the planet in plenty. The two polar ice caps, Planum Boreum and Planum Australe, are water ice and ice deposits are located around the planet. Mars also has some huge craters, such as the Hellas impact basin.
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