text:
Jun 12, 2010
Monster Chess
Monster Chess
The idea is simple - a chess game where you can play against the computer. But the implementation here is what's truely monster about it. Each piece is its own autonomous robot, and there are actually a couple of 'spares' (as well as NXTs built into the King & Queen), so that ends up with 38 separate NXTs that must be controlled, commanded, and communicated with. Ron McRae did the bulk of the software work on the PC end for this, and it realy works well. The board has squares based on the large LEGO baseplates, making the entire assembly roughly 12' on a side. On top of that is a way to input the humans moves, and a laptop running chess software and helping make everything move smoothly. Even the pieces can be changed out if one starts having battery issues, and they can be easily modified with different "bodies" so the robot "bases" underneath are really interchangable (the "body" designs were done primarily by John Brost, who managed to make some truely iconic designs out of a minimum of parts). Really, I could talk about it a lot... but a descent video beats my ramblings hands-down:
If you can make it to Brickworld, stop be and enjoy it... and if you can't make it to Brickworld, browse Steve's Monster Chess webpage and take a look at the videos there and the descriptions. With more than 100,000 pieces and 32+ NXTs, it's probably not commercially viable... but it is awesome to watch.
Brian Davis
13 comments:
- James Floyd Kelly (Jim) said...
I've been waiting to see this... worth the wait!
- Jun 12, 2010, 11:42:00 AM
- Shep said...
Sitting here stunned.
- Jun 12, 2010, 12:33:00 PM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
Getting the software components working correctly and collaborating on such a level of complexity must have been quite some challenge.
One can hardly imagine the amount of work this miracle required.
Most impressive!
- Jun 12, 2010, 5:19:00 PM
- Luke said...
Wow!! This is wow. Gosh!! :O
- Jun 12, 2010, 9:47:00 PM
- Shep said...
How did they get all the bots to communicate? I assume that the computer controlled all of the pieces and told them where to go, but how did it communicate with each individually?
- Jun 12, 2010, 11:57:00 PM
- Brian Davis said...
Matthias: yes, getting the SW (and the "wetware", the people involved) all working together was a major issue. Hopefully we'll be able to put more about that on Steve's website (right now it's kind of full-steam-ahead for Brickworld).
Shep: all communication is done via BT - the laptop has to build and destroy a lot of connections to get all this work work properly.
- Jun 13, 2010, 1:02:00 AM
- Eric said...
Can it cope with jumping knight moves?
- Jun 13, 2010, 3:09:00 AM
- Brian Davis said...
Eric: yes. It figures out what pieces to move out of the way, and does that first, before moving the knight, and then replacing the moved pieces.
- Jun 13, 2010, 4:31:00 AM
- Eric said...
I guess if I'd watched the video, I'd have worked that out myself!
Are there any photos of the base robots? They look remarkably sturdy.
That really is amazing!
- Jun 14, 2010, 4:56:00 AM
- Steve said...
The bases are VERY sturdy. We'll post pictures of them very soon. Hopefully this week.
- Jun 14, 2010, 8:53:00 AM
- Brian Davis said...
I should also add that from the beginning, this was planned to be portable (well, as portable as possible, given the size). So the board can come apart into baseplates, and the robot bases can be uncoupled from the bodies (or mosaics) and stacked cleanly.
- Jun 14, 2010, 10:59:00 AM
- Matthias Paul Scholz said...
Brian, so you will bring it along to LEGOWORLD in October? ;)
Seriously, I'm looking forward to the web page with detailed information.
- Jun 14, 2010, 5:21:00 PM
- Marc-Andre Bazergui (bazmarc) said...
The New York Times blogged about it!
Congrats to the whole team for this Monstrous achievement :)
- Jun 17, 2010, 12:18:00 PM


text:
Moderators: Tonyblack, Jason, Toothy
Ogg wrote:But...after several more attempts I realise it's another class act. I like the interplay between Vetinari and Moist and the relevation of a more cerebral side to Vetinari was a joy to read.
Tiffany wrote:I loved Monsterous Regiment
Users browsing this forum: Yahoo [Bot] and 2 guests

subset: commoncrawl


text:
In addition to the complete lines of products shown hereunder, feel free to flip through the pages of our paper catalog.
A breakfast must which brings back childhood memories.
Pure cocoa powder wakes up the sleepy souls.
At breakfast, brunch, for your afternoon snack time, a pleasure which one never gets tired of.
A tall glass of warm chocolate milk with an authentic chocolaty taste.


text:
Why the Chicago Teachers Won
Chicago Teachers Union President Karen Lewis speaks at a rally at Daley Plaza in Chicago.
Consider the battle of Chicago's teachers as a lesson for what's ahead as the same struggle winds its way away around the nation.
For the nation's beleaguered labor movement, the six-day strike by the Chicago Teachers Union that ended on Tuesday is proof that a strike is not suicide, as has been the fate lately for most unions.
Indeed, as the end neared and they were heady with an apparent win, the teachers' talk catapulted from standing up for teachers to standing up for organized labor and ultimately to speaking for bullied, and exploited workers.
In the build up to the dispute, it didn't seem likely that the union would be able to walk away. Not after the Illinois legislature required the union to win a strike vote by 75 percent of its members, and not after Mayor Rahm Emanuel fearlessly carried out a number of steps that only riled up the union. But it did, with the three-year deal that its 26,000 teachers will soon vote on.
The union played its cards well. It honed an internal campaign that produced a 90 percent strike vote and kept its rank-and-file largely solidified until the end, when fired-up union members balked briefly at okaying the deal without mulling it over in detail.
At the same time the union delivered a message to the public that tamped down any serious or loud protests from parents and community groups. The anti-strike campaign waged by Emanuel's allies and assorted foes of teachers' unions surprisingly gained little traction.
Does this mean that others will get similar results if they carefully copy and paste the Chicago teachers' strategy?
Probably not.
There are too many forces at play in school districts across the country to assume that the Chicago model will work for them. But it does provide a moral boost for unions that might otherwise avoid sticking their necks out.
One of the new dynamics is the message that Emmanuel has sent to other Democrat mayors and politicians. He didn't flat out diss the union the way the Republicans bash teachers' unions, but he made it clear that they were selfishly holding back progress – a basic theme for GOP leaders and others who rant about "bully" unions.
If more Democrats nudge closer to Emmanuel's tough guy take on the Chicago teachers, then the national teachers unions and organized labor as a whole has to reassess their partnership with them. But the teachers also need to better show their commitment to change, and not just for themselves. Without well-announced policies and game plan to carry them out, their foes will continue to hammer them.
But does anyone have solid, indisputable answers to how schools should fairly and accurate evaluate their teachers? It doesn't seem so. And what are officials to do with their current staff as they shut schools because of low student performances, financial problems, shrinking enrollments and the growing tug of charter schools? Toss them onto the unemployment line and risk throwing out years of experience and commitment?
Saying Chicago's teachers have not faced a new evaluation system in decades, city officials wanted student performances to account for as much a 40 percent of a teacher's rating. Union officials warned that the city's plans could mean several thousands jobs cuts in a few years. Instead, the contract sets student performance measures to the minimum required by Illinois law: 25 percent in the first year of the contract rising to 30 percent in the last year.
During the walkout, the union and others howled about the inadequacies of judging teachers based so heavily on their students' performances. And as a New York Times chart shows, most of the nation's larger school systems have are wrangling with this.
Fearful about school closings that have trimmed jobs as well as the CTU's ranks, the union fought for a recall policy to protect laid off teachers. The union compromised, agreeing to a deal that will require half of all vacancies to be filled by teachers hurt by school closings. But Emanuel said school principals will have greater flexibility than before in their hiring.
Protecting its ranks is crucial for the union. Chicago school officials pled financial distress before the strike, and the teachers' 7 percent total pay hike over the three-year contract along with other pay boosts raises the likelihood of school closings. So, too, school officials appear intent on bolstering the charter schools, which today have over 50,000 students.
Along with teachers' complaints about inadequate facilities for themselves, and inadequate services for their students, another, perhaps bigger, issue bubbled up during the strike. It's one that Chicago's teachers share with others and it's probably the most daunting for the nation's schools.
It's sense of unfairness and blindness to the reality the teachers say they face.
Chicago's teachers work in schools marked by economic and racial isolation, schools where more than four out of five students are minorities as well as low income. As the teachers and others have pointed out, the schools in some of the most economically impacted and racially isolated neighborhoods in Chicago have suffered the greatest number of closings and with questionable results for many of the students. http://www.wbez.org/content/mapping-10-years-school-closures So, too, one of the gripes aired by teachers during the strike was that black teachers lately have shouldered a heavy share of layoffs.
Chicago teachers deal with students and communities marked and traumatized by violence. Yet the funding for anti-violence efforts, like many other basic social services, has been trimmed back due to financial problems.
The police have saturated some black and Latino neighborhoods, going after gangs, whom they say are behind the spike in violence. But neighbors in these communities increasingly say the gangs are not the sole cause. And the Police Superintendent recently admitted that the police "are treading water" in their effort to contain the pool of blood.
The mayor has cajoled neighbors to speak out more and show greater cooperation with police to stop the crime, as if the communities have been blind to the mayhem. The regular stream of anti-violence marches in the streets and the flight of thousands of blacks out of Chicago in recent years seems a message that the community knows very well what's happening.
As a nation, we are bedeviled by the question of how best to teach our youth. But in places like Chicago, the challenge is more intense and basic. Schools in Chicago, Detroit, Los Angles, New York and on countless other places are asked to come up with solutions to problems that others long ago gave up on. The welfare system no longer redirects stunted ambitions. The prisons and courts no longer rehabilitate.
But the schools are not allowed to falter.
This was the real issue that the teachers and Chicago officials were arguing over.
Fri, 2012-09-21 15:57
"But does anyone have solid, indisputable answers to how schools should fairly and accurate evaluate their teachers? It doesn't seem so."
This question is easy to answer....just look at how its done in the private sector. Tghe real issue is that teacher unions will continue to squelch any attempt to impose meaningful evaluation.
Sun, 2012-09-23 07:41
Well, how is it done in "the private sector?" I suppose you are talking about private schools, yew? I understand the charter schools don't have to because their teachers all leave after three years anyway. I'd really like to hear how schools like Choate or Groton eveluate their teachers. Those schools have such a high reputation they must have good teachers, right? Or do they just have teachers with good connections, who come from the right families? I really don't know. How do the Catholic schools evaluate their teachers? Do they evaluate lay teachers differently from teaching sisters? Curious minds want to know. I can tell you this, though. Making tests that tell you something is hard, hard, hard. I worked as a teacher for several years and had to make tests to try to discover what my students needed more work on, and it's hard. It's hard even to know what it is your test is measuring. And I can tell you for absolutely sure, the tests don't measure teacher performance, they were not designed to measure teacher performance, and if you try to use them to measure teacher performance you are using the wrong tool.
Dark Matter 045
Sun, 2012-09-23 22:01
Empower management to fire/hire people and then hold them responsible for the results.
Fri, 2012-09-21 17:37
CTU "won" because Rahm needed to kick the can on this past the election year. Given the financial status of the City and the enormous pension shortfalls, Rahm will not be able to meet the terms of this contract next year and it will all replay itself.
Rahm and lots of Dems at the state and city level are looking at Wisconsin with envy. There is no way that half the major cities and many states avoid bankruptcy without breaking public sector unions but to kill the CTU 2 months before the presidential election would cost Rahm his patron and Obama his cash cow.
Public sector unions are doomed and deservedly so. Most of the rest of the unions will go the way of the dodo too unless they learn something from the trade unions. They have to actually produce skilled workers to compete in the 21st century.
Fri, 2012-09-21 18:27
Union 1
Students 0
Union 1
Students 0
Union 1
Students 0
Fri, 2012-09-21 20:32
Excellent follow up article. Raises important questions and links the Chicago struggle to those in other big cities. I am still waiting to hear the union's explanation as to how this strike and this contract benefits children. And what they would have done differently to create a better learning environment for kids. The School Board and City get new performance standards, more flexibility in managing schools and teachers, and some financial relief. Kids get to go back to school. Parents get some hope the worst schools will be replaced with better ones. Teachers continue to provide a beacon of empathy and excellence for their pupils. But what has the union accomplished? They seem to be defending dues and lost causes, instead of trying to create a better place for kids, parents and teachers.
Sun, 2012-09-23 07:50
The biggest benefit for the children is not in the contract and has nothing to do with the pay. The pay issue, by the way, was only important because the Illinois legislature passed a law limiting collective bargaining to pay. The important concession was the agreement to spend some money on the schools that have been starved of maintenance funds for the last twenty-five years. That's how long the right has been working to destroy public schools. And, yes, Rahm Emmanuel is a right-wing, corporate tool, just like his former boss. He has to pay back for that sixteen million dollars they paid him for fourteen months work.
You need to be logged in to comment.
(If there's one thing we know about comment trolls, it's that they're lazy)


text:
This past January, the long-awaited C6 Corvette was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The sixth-generation Corvette will arrive in dealer showrooms in late summer as a '05 model. You can bet the rent that the faithful will beat a path to their local Chevy store to be the first in their Corvette club to have a C6 in the parking lot for the gang's next get-together.
For some of us, however, the end of the C5's tenure is going to be savored. Maybe it comes with age and having spent enough years watching the Corvette generations pass. Just as we celebrated 13 years of the C4, we're about to commemorate eight years of the C5. And what an incredible eight years it was. Did we say the word "commemorate?" That's exactly how Chevrolet felt the 2004-and the C5 generation-should be recognized, with a special "Commemorative Edition" that celebrates the racing achievements of the C5-R at Daytona and LeMans and the domination of the American LeMans Series. The C5 Corvette did what no other Corvette had ever been able to do-win the big races and do it with consistency.
When introduced in 1997, it was immediately clear that the C5 was improved in every category over previous Corvette generations. The C5 wore the vestiges of its heritage well, but there was little resemblance to its predecessors in terms of performance, comfort, and engineering. It boasted bigger brakes, a tighter chassis, more comfort, easier access, more cargo space, and the lovely LS1 engine. And when the Z06 arrived, it raised the bar with more power and agility. It even overshadowed the legendary ZR-1 in terms of total performance.
Before C4 owners take up arms, consider the record. The C5 has won more awards, captured more races, integrated more engineering innovations, utilized more technology, and became the best-built Corvette to ever roll out the door at Bowling Green. There is no greater benchmark of success than sales, and the C5 has been a moneymaking powerhouse for GM. Since production ramped up slowly in 1997 (only 9,752 were built), the Corvette assembly plant has been at near capacity-averaging over 30,000 units a year (roughly 3,000 more units average per year than the C4).
Production may have gone up, but product quality has not been compromised. The Corvette assembly plant's dedication to excellence has been recognized by J.D. Power's Initial Quality Surveys since 2000. The '04 Commemorative Edition convertible we recently tested underscores that quality.
Dressed in LeMans Blue and Shale interior, the CE convertible was equipped with the superb Magnetic Selective Ride Control, a six-speed manual box, and a 12-disc remote CD changer. At $58,445 out the door, that's a little steep, but like we said, Chevrolet will have no problem selling this one and at least another 30,000 just like it. As Rick Baldick told us at Nashville during the 50th celebration, "We're on track to sell at least 30,000 Corvettes in 2004." Not bad for the last year of production and a new car waiting in the wings.
Starting with the Torch Red '97 in our garage, we've had plenty of seat time in C5s, and the '04 CE convertible is simply the best we've driven. It has a tight feel-a testament to the structural rigidity built right from the start into the C5 architecture. This torsional stiffness results in a convertible body with no flex or cowl shake. You come to appreciate that when the Magnetic Selective Ride Control is utilized. Introduced on the 50th Anniversary models, Magnetic Selective Ride Control is a damper design that controls wheel and body motion with Magneto-Rheological fluid in the shocks.
By controlling the current to an electromagnetic coil inside the piston of the damper, the MR fluid's consistency can be changed, resulting in continuously variable real-time damping. At least, that's how Chevrolet explains it. To drive it is to feel the interaction of the shock's performance with the traction control on undulating surfaces or hard cornering when the rear wants to slip away. On the skidpad, this setup is good for .91g.


text:
Scott Ruby,
Division Director
Division of Community and
Regional Affairs
Director's Bio
DCRA Director Scott Ruby is a 26-year veteran of rural affairs. Formerly the deputy director of DCRA, Ruby was appointed to head the division on Feb. 1, 2011, by DCCED Commissioner Susan Bell.
Ruby has worked for Community and Regional Affairs since 1985. In that time, he has held a variety of positions that have brought him significant experience and interaction with each of the divisions sections and programs that work together to promote strong communities and healthy regional economies. He has traveled extensively throughout rural Alaska and has visited and worked with more than 200 different communities from every region of the state.
A graduate of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Ruby was deputy director of DCRA for four years. Prior to that, he was responsible for the administration of RUBA the Rural Utility Business Advisor program and the Local Government Assistance sections. From 1989 through 2001, he worked in DCRAs Fairbanks regional office and later in Anchorage as a Local Government Specialist. Ruby began work for DCRA as a staffer within the Municipal Lands Trustee Program.


text:
It's that time of year for the top products of the SEMA Show. Every November, the automotive aftermarket community comes together in Sin City at the Las Vegas Convention Center to show off new products and custom rides. The 2011 SEMA Show did not disappoint, with over 1,600 new products on display. Since the SEMA Show is not open to the general public, we were there to be your eyes. We walked miles upon miles looking for the best products. Instead of just picking 10 or 20 like some other mags out there, we wanted to give you the full SEMA experience, so we found the top 99. The only issue with showing you so many products is we had to make the information quick and dirty. If you want to know more about a single product, just use the information at the end of each description to contact the company and get the info you are looking for.
Aeromotive Stealth Fuel System and Pumps
Aeromotive now has two new products: one specifically for the fifth-gen Camaro and one for other late-model rides. The Stealth system is a complete drop-in fuel pump assembly for 2010-up Camaro fuel tanks. This system will support over 1,000 hp from a single pump and still use the factory siphon system. It includes the pre-filter, bracket and plumbing for a no-hassle install. The Stealth fuel pump is a high-output, in-tank fuel pump that provides over 340 lph of flow at 43 psi and fits OE hanger assemblies in more than 65 late-model applications.
Aeromotive Inc.
Fifth-Gen Camaro Front Suspension Package
This 2011 Camaro suspension package from Afco Racing replaces your factory components with coilover struts that allow ride-height adjustments and "made-for-racing" caster-camber plates that are sure to please from show time to go time. The strut features a high-pressure gas design with velocity-sensitive valving for improved handling performance.
Fifth-Gen Cold-Air Intake
Airaid's MXP cold-air intake system for the fifth-generation Chevrolet Camaro was designed for vehicles with the 6.2L engine and an aftermarket supercharger. It features a SynthaMax non-oiled premium air filter and comes complete with full hardware and easy-to-read instructions. The installation is a true bolt-on with no cutting or drilling necessary.
Airaid Filter Co.
1969 Camaro Factory Fit Dash Harness
Here's an OEM replacement dash harness for console gauge-equipped auto trans applications from American Autowire. All Factory Fit harnesses are of restoration quality, and original GM tooling and parts are utilized throughout. Correct fuse boxes, bulkheads, lamp sockets, connectors, terminals, clips, and clamps are incorporated into each harness for a true "plug and play" installation.
American Autowire
Slick Stuff
The chemists at AMSOIL have been busy concocting all kinds of new lubricants. The SAE 30 Break-In Oil is formulated for quick and efficient piston ring seating. The OE oils provide excellent protection and performance for the entire length of the original equipment manufacturer's recommended drain interval. The Z-Rod 20W-50 synthetic is specially engineered for classic and high-performance vehicles with high zinc formulation for flat-tappet cam protection. They even have an Extended Life 0W-20, a Signature Series 10W-30, and engine assembly lube in convenient 4-fluid-ounce tubes.
Ring Compressors
ARP offers over 120 different sizes of piston ring compressor. They are CNC-machined from 6061-T6 billet tube material and feature a true radius for each different bore diameter. Standard stocking sizes from 3.552 to 4.750 are available to make your next engine build much easier.
ARP Inc.
Lightweight Superglide Gear Set
ATI now offers a 1.64 lightweight gear set for the company's Superglide 4 transmissions that can hold up to 3,000 hp. Features of the Superglide include the ATI SuperCase and tailhousing, ATI billet aluminum Super Pump, Compo-Flow safety reverse trans brake, ATI ringlets Super Shaft, billet dual-ring servo and cover, deep aluminum pan, comp friction-lined band, and high-performance gaskets and seals.
ATI Performance Products
Auto Meter Mounting Solutions
Who better to come up with an Auto Meter mounting solution than Auto Meter? The company is now offering two new mounting solutions for two extremely different applications. The first is the Nostalgia Series Tri-5, which allows for simple installation of new gauges and comes in a few different finish options. The second solution is the fifth-gen Camaro mount, which is built to fit like it came from the factory. The mount seamlessly integrates two instruments of your liking into the center console.
Auto Meter Products
Hurst Paddle and Pistol Grip Shifters
Check out Hurst's paddle shift kit for the fifth-gen Camaros running an automatic with either the V-6 or V-8 powerplant. The setup features easy-to-install, black, interchangeable, ergonomic Delrin paddles and requires no steering wheel modifications. Hurst also thought about the classic vehicle owner and created a Billet Pistol Grip stick that is CNC-machined from solid billet aluminum. The stick is designed to provide a firm, comfortable, natural grip when shifting, allowing less chance of your hand slipping and missing a shift. It's available for most Hurst shifters and sticks.
B&M Racing and Performance Products
LS Valve Covers and Tri-Five Hood Hinges
Billet Specialties has been busy this year whittling out all kinds of cool stuff. Two of the best products they had at the show were LS valve covers and Tri-Five hood hinges. The new valve covers for the LS platform not only feature aggressive styling, but they retain the coil packs in the factory location under a nice-looking cover. The hinges feature precision 3D machining and look great at any angle. Features include stainless hardware and precision bearings, ensuring smooth operation. They're available in three finish options: raw machined, black anodized, and full polished, while the gas springs are available in two finish options: polished stainless and black.
Billet Specialties Inc.
LS Manifolds and Hard Core Gray Carbs
Holley is also making cool stuff for the LS, and the Hooker Revolution LS cast-iron exhaust manifolds are pretty sweet. The manifolds provide a universal fit for most muscle-car chassis when swapping a LS engine. Holley never forgot its roots, so they also brought out an all-new Holley aluminum Ultra HP Dominator Hard Core Gray series carburetor. It features new calibrations and the coveted HP fuel bowl.
Holley Performance Products


text:
For sale: 730hp BMW Isetta dragster
Want a small car? Jezza's P45 not powerful enough? Step this way…
Posted: 30 Jan 2013
As the Dragons mentioned on Sunday, Jeremy's P45 faces some stiff competition. There are lots of micro cars out there - most notably Peel's P50 - but also BMW's Isetta. As Jeremy has mentioned before, one of the downfalls of the Isetta is that it has no reverse gear, so if you park in front of a wall, you can't get out as the door's at the front. Thankfully, someone's overcome that showstopper... by building a 730hp V8-powered Isetta dragster powerful enough to plough through anything in front of it.
This dragster was initially a Hot Wheels die-cast toy from 1998 called 'Whatta Drag' designed by Phil Riehlman. Then microcar collector Bruce Weiner wanted a life-sized, fully-functioning version, so he put it in front of the 'Honey I Blew Up The Kids' machine in 2005.
The results? It's built from the bodyshell of an original 1959 BMW Isetta, but with a new welded steel frame that extends its length to over 12ft. Then a 502-cubic inch (8.1-litre) Chevrolet "big block" crate engine, with a BDS supercharger, twin Holley 750 CFM double pumper carburetors, and Zoomies exhaust headers were thrown behind the driver. This gives out 730hp - 717hp more than the original Isetta - so in order to get that power down, a massive custom 18 inch by 13 inch drag racing wheel and tyre was been fitted.
The gearbox has been upgraded to a two-speed manual transmission (now with reverse), while a new circuit disc brake system, suspension from an M3 and an AP wheelie bar have been added so you aren't sent skywards.
The car's hitting the block on Saturday February 16 and is expected to go for between £47,600 - £63,000 - which is a lot more expensive than Jeremy's £8,000 P45.
Hmmm. Could this inspire the P45 GTi?
Rowan Horncastle


text:
check button up shirt
by STEVEN ALAN X BEAUTY & YOUTH
Men's Size Chart
Product Details
Beauty and Youth collaborated with Steven Alan to create this timeless shirt, featuring a button point collar with slight spread, and single chest pocket in a basic check pattern. Additional details include button cuffs and placket and rounded hem.
• 100% cotton
• machine wash cold
• imported


text:
Midwest Living Review
We love Shakespeare under the stars, and you'll be hard-pressed to find a better venue than Illinois State University's Ewing Manor, which hosts the annual Illinois Shakespeare Festival each summer. The English-style manor, once the home of Hazle Buck Ewing, anchors the impeccable park of rolling fields of grass surrounded by leafy trees and seas of flowers. If you want the full experience, bring a picnic dinner to eat before seeing a play. The university-sponsored festival features professional actors from around the country as well as aspiring thespians and theater students from ISU. Among the well-known actors who once graced their stage are William Peterson, Gary Cole and Tom Irwin. Every summer, the school chooses two Shakespeare plays and one play tied to the Shakespearean Era or theme, such as the 2011 production of "The Complete Works of Shakespeare -- Abridged" or "The Three Musketeers" in 2010. Check the schedule, and you may also be able to pair a special event with your theater excursion, including tours behind stage, live music, and Punch and Judy shows. The festival marked its 33rd year in 2011, and its comfortable, intimate theater for 430 was built in 2000. Admission charged; tickets from $23. Parking is free.


text:
8th November 2010
Gay arts festival GFEST begins today 1
6:35 PM — London's only LGBT arts festival begins today. GFEST will run for two weeks and features dozens of short films, exhibitions and performances by a range of artists.
29th October 2010
David Cameron supports gay arts event GFEST 18
12:02 PM — Prime minister David Cameron has released a message of support for GFEST, London's annual gay arts and culture festival. The two-week festival starts on November 8th and will be held at venues across London.


text:
Krugman Boots One
Paul Krugman has played an indispensable role challenging the conventional wisdom during the financial crisis and the slump that followed. He has been proven right again and again in his brilliant debunking of austerity as the cure for recession.
Therefore, it was astonishing to read a rare, truly wrongheaded Krugman column in Monday's New York Times. The offending column is titled "A Permanent Slump?"
In it, Krugman proposes that something fundamental—something structural—has changed in the economy so that the new normal is what economists call "secular stagnation," or as Krugman puts it, "a persistent state in which a depressed economy is the norm, with episodes of full employment few and far between."
As I read through the column, I kept waiting for the pivot. Surely Krugman was setting up this claim as a straw man, the better to demolish it.
But, no. Krugman evidently buys this view. Even worse, the expert whose research he cites in defense of this thesis is one Lawrence Summers.
Krugman observes, crediting Summers, that consumer demand during the late boom of the 1990s was pumped up by a housing bubble and by people's habit of increasingly borrowing against their homes. "Without that demand, how can we ever return to full employment?" he wonders. What if prosperity now depends on bubbles? Maybe something demographic accounts for chronically slower growth?
Surely Krugman knows better. For starters, there is the reality of increasing income inequality. If wages and salaries had risen with productivity growth after1978 as they did during the 30-year postwar boom, the average household income would be well in excess of $80,000 and the minimum wage, over $17 an hour.
That equals a lot of demand. People borrowed against their homes because their earnings were flat. Increase earnings and you can have bubble-free growth.
Krugman also knows that in the aftermath of a financial collapse, the economy can stay depressed for prolonged periods in the absence of massive government fiscal intervention. In the late 1930s, when unemployment was stuck in excess of 12 percent, commentators were making arguments much like those in Krugman's column. High unemployment with stagnant wages was the new reality and we had just better get used to it.
But then Hitler invaded Poland, World War II broke out in Europe, Japan's empire went on the march and Roosevelt persuaded a reluctant Congress to begin the process of rearming. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the government entered $100 billion of war production orders in the first six months of 1942.
And a funny thing happened to secular stagnation. It vanished. Unemployment dropped to around 2 percent. For the four war years we grew at an average annual rate of around 12 percent. The war was the greatest accidental Keynesian recovery program of all time.
To pay for all that economic stimulus, we borrowed and taxed. At war's end, the debt ratio was about 120 percent of GDP. But the war put so much purchasing power in people's pockets and did so much to recapitalize American industry that the high public debt was no problem at all. The war boom shifted into the postwar consumer boom, and living standards rose steadily for another three decades. The debt gradually fell back to under 30 percent of GDP thanks to all that growth and broadly shared prosperity.
The point is that what looks like "secular stagnation" is often nothing but depressed purchasing power combined with the hangover from a financial collapse. And it could indeed continue indefinitely, just as Krugman's column warns—unless and until the government gets off the austerity kick. I was on a panel with Krugman when he made exactly that point.
So unless this odd column was intended as a consolation valentine to Larry Summers, it is a mystery why Krugman has shifted ground and embraced an utterly defeatist view. One awaits the follow-up column by Krugman, rebutting Krugman.
PC Scipio
Tue, 2013-11-19 20:33
Wed, 2013-11-20 08:03
I think the point is that it isn't enough for the government to get off the austerity kick. In the last 30 years, we have had administrations that practiced austerity and governments that spent like drunken sailors (hey, guess which belonged to which party?). But incomes for the middle and working classes continued to stagnate and prosperity, such as it was, continued to rely on debt-fueled bubbles.
It's that income stagnation that's the problem here. If real wages stagnate, the only way to grow is to take on debt. What's driving that stagnation? I could list off a dozen possible answers to that question. If I had to guess, I would say it's likely the expansion of the financial sector, which is feeding on both sides of the economy. They suck up its brightest minds and corrupt its corporate governance, retarding real growth; and then they suck up the fruits of what growth we get.
But that's only a guess. We need real answers backed up by data. And then, once we have the answers, we need a political class willing to act on them. Getting off the austerity kick would be a good start, but nowhere near enough.
Fri, 2013-11-22 17:29
How can the author in the same column say Krugman is "truly wrongheaded" and "And it could indeed continue indefinitely, just as Krugman's column warns—unless and until the government gets off the austerity kick.".? If what Krugman is warning about could in fact happen unless current fiscal policy is replaced with much better fiscal policy, then surely Krugman is right to raise the alarm.
Also, regarding "Surely Krugman knows better. For starters, there is the reality of increasing income inequality. If wages and salaries had risen with productivity growth after1978...", how can I read that other than as saying that if we lived in a counterfactual universe in which income inequality hadn't increased a lot since 1978, then Krugman would be obviously wrong? The author is obviously aware than income inequality has in fact increased greatly since 1978 so how he can believe this is evidence against Krugman's case in this universe?
As Brad DeLong in fond of asking, why can't we have a better press corps? One that, for instance, doesn't contradict itself within the text of a single column.
Thu, 2014-01-23 07:42
The government cannot stimulate the economy. The whole concept of Keynesianism is flawed :
"Every stimulus effort has not two but three stages. When the stimulus is imposed, there is some positive short-run increase in GDP. When the stimulus is removed, there is an approximately equal and opposite reduction in GDP. But after that, the stimulus must be paid for with higher taxes or ongoing borrowing—causing a further reduction in GDP. Thus the total impact of the Keynesian policy is negative over its life." ( http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903520204576484071534800318.html )
The experiment was actually run once on an enormous scale - WW II :
"I have estimated that World War II raised U.S. defense expenditures by $540 billion (1996 dollars) per year at the peak in 1943-44, amounting to 44% of real GDP. I also estimated that the war raised real GDP by $430 billion per year in 1943-44. Thus, the multiplier was 0.8 (430/540). The other way to put this is that the war lowered components of GDP aside from military purchases." ( http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123258618204604599.html )
So, government stimulus doesn't work, but reducing government has historically done so. We no longer have to use historical cases. We have an example that's happening today as well!
"Right now Estonia is in the limelight because it's the fastest-growing economy in the region, expanding at a 7.6 percent rate. It is the only eurozone country with a budget surplus. National debt is just 6 percent of GDP. How did they bounce back from the devastating 2008-09 crisis?"I can answer in [three] words," states Peeter Koppel, investment strategist at the SEB Bank: "Austerity, austerity, austerity." Estonia went through three years of belt-tightening. Public sector wages were cut, the pension age was raised, benefits were reduced. "It was very difficult, but we managed it," explains Juhan Parts, Estonia's minister of economy and communication. This "little country that could" is now leading the way to recovery and prosperity. The Austrian way." ( http://www.theamericanconservative.com/articles/austeritys-prophets/ )
Atlas Shrugged was supposed to be a warning, Not A Newspaper!
Sat, 2014-03-01 17:12
Krugman is unable to admit, in public at least, that the game is fixed.
We are not having a slow recovery. We are having a recovery for the rich, paid for with our Tax money, and depression for the rest of us.
He was a big fan of NAFTA. Everyone who knew anything about the Mexican Government (or the US Government ) knew that all environment and labor provisions would be ignored and that Government supported American Agribusiness would destroy Mexican small farmers.
He was a big fan of the deregulation of Wall Street, he crooned of how "The Free Market " would control things better than restrictive laws.
Krugman is a big fan of "Free Trade ", where huge multinational Corporations, exploit the people and ravage the rescores of under developed Nations, taking the profits back to Wall Street and leaving ecological devastation behind.
Krugman nearly swooned when Paulson & Co. "saved" us from a depression, when all Paulson did was give our Tax money to the biggest thieves on the planet and left the rest of us to suffer for the greed of the psychopaths that Obama dubbed "Savvy Businessmen".
Krugman should go down to the border and see the damage that NAFTA has done - just remind him not to drink the water and don't breath the air.
Sat, 2014-04-19 01:54
I think Krugman's "utterly defeatist view" is more likely the result of his reading the long English translation of Thomas Picketty's book, Capital in the Twentieth Century. Piketty there shows that future growth in the G8 is very likely to return to the long term (as in 2,000 year average long term) growth rate of 2% with a return on capital closer to 4% yielding a stagnant rentier-dominated world similar to the nineteenth century in Europe. Ironically, it could also be influenced by Krugman finally appreciating Baran and Sweezy, but I think the former is much more likely. The high growth rates that the G8 saw post WWII look like a real anomaly in long term world history, resulting from a combination of recovery from the capital destruction of the period of the two World Wars and the threat posed by the Bolshevik Revolution. Do you really want to repeat that?
You need to be logged in to comment.
(If there's one thing we know about comment trolls, it's that they're lazy)


text:
- Musician's Friend Best Selection, Price & Service. Guaranteed.
Call our Gear Heads
at: 800-449-9128
Call our Gear Heads
at: 800-449-9128
Results 1 - 20 of 95 matches
Superior mics for vocals, drum overheads, and acoustic guitars.
Don't be fooled by the low price of this Shure mic/cable/stand package. If the Shure SM58 is good enough for...
Everything drummers need to mic their kits: 3 SM57 mics, a Beta 52 mic, and 3 A56D drum-mounting systems.
Extended frequency response, superior sensitivity, and faster transient response. Includes a ruggedKBM412 ...
The M4000S 6-Pack Mic and Stand Kit comes with (6) Audio-Technica M4000S microphones, (6) 20-foot microphone...
Space-saving, compact drum and brass mics, ideal for close miking.
3 complete vocal mic stage setups at an unbeatable price.
Use the 4 application-specific microphones in the DRDK 4-Piece Drum Mic Kit to capture the punch, detail, and...
Includes the highly accurate i5 for snare; 2 D2 mics for rack toms; the D-4 for floor tom (also for kick); 2 x...
Includes 3 Shure PG58 dynamic vocal mics, 3 - 20' cables, and 3 tripod boom mic stands.
Everything you need to mic a standard 5-piece drum set!
A total drum set miking solution!
Equipping a recording studio, church or performance venue with some new microphones and all the necessary accessories can be overwhelming and expensive. The good news is buying microphone packages from Musician's Friend has never been easier. Microphone manufacturers realize that their customers would like to be able to purchase a microphone, a stand that fits and the right cable all at once. Buying in bulk, or bundling means you can enjoy some considerable savings and we have some exclusive bundles available from the top microphone manufacturers including MXL Microphone Packages and Shure Microphone Packages. We also have some factory-matched stereo pairs and studio bundles, some of which include pop filters and reflexion filters. As with everything we sell, all our Microphone Packages are supported by our price & satisfaction guarantees and free standard shipping applies to all orders except heavy items.
Our product catalog varies by country due to manufacturer restrictions. If you change the Ship-To country, some or all of the items in your cart may not ship to the new destination.


text:
Click one of the tabs above to find Ancient History resources
Research Tips
Searching Newcat+
To find Books, DVDs etc... held in the library, select Library Catalogue limit left of your results.
What are Secondary Sources? Journal articles, book chapters etc... written about a work, usually offering a critical view of that work.
What are Primary Sources? Original works & uninterpreted information about an event or time.
Beware Wikipedia!
It can't be cited in academic essays (avoid sites where authors aren't accountable for contributions).
Evaluate! Evaluate! Evaluate!
Be critical about everything you read
Avoid Plagiarism
Don't use an author's work or ideas without referencing them (yes, even if it's not directly quoted & you've changed the wording)
Ancient History Books
Contact the Library
For help click - Ask the Library
Ruth Talbot-Stokes
Faculty Librarian for Education & Arts
Fiona Neville (Ourimbah)
Liaison Librarian, Education & Arts


text:
Car Reviews
Expert Car Reviews
There are two great things about the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle TDI. One: it's an emotional purchase. No one buys a Beetle because they have loads of kids and/or cargo to ferry...See all Expert Car Reviews
Top 10 Cars
From price to efficiency, Autobytel's Top 10 Car List categories cover the top 10 models in several lists. Find the best type of car by price, horsepower or mileage.
- Top 10 New Cars
- Top 10 Used Cars
- Top 10 Best Gas Mileage Cars
- Top 10 Gas Guzzling Cars
- Top 10 Least Expensive Cars
- Top 10 Most Expensive Cars
- Top 10 Low Horsepower Cars
- Top 10 High Horsepower Cars
Compare Cars
Read expert comparisons to get a feel of how two or more cars stack up against one another.Go to Car Comparisons
Green Cars
Stay informed with up to date News and Reviews on the latest Hybrid, Electric, and alternative Fuel Vehicles.Go to Green Cars
The first step in the car buying process is to identify which vehicles you are interested in. Many consumers turn to car reviews to learn more about an automobile. Read in-depth auto reviews online at Autobytel.com. The car review method involves testing many different areas of the automobile. And at Autobytel.com you can search our database to find car reviews on thousands of current and past production vehicles. Browse car reviews and ratings by year, make, model, category, and price. The days of shopping for a car by visiting various dealerships in your area are history. Now you can investigate an automobile and read car reviews and ratings online from the comfort of your own home. There is no need to be hassled by a sales person at a local dealership. You can study auto reviews anytime day or night and at your leisure. Online car reviews can highlight the pros and cons on a specific vehicle. And at Autobytel.com you can see auto reviews on multiple cars, trucks, and SUVs. Compare car reviews and ratings on a number of vehicles to see how they stack up against each other. The car review process takes into account a variety of factors. These factors include testing the drivability of a vehicle, the usefulness of the options, and the comfort level of the interior. The road test of any good car review accomplishes a couple of things at once. First you get a professional's opinion on how the automobile rides. Good auto reviews have info on the quality and drivability of a car. Car reviews also have performance data such as acceleration, braking, and cornering. This kind of car review may not be important to the minivan driver, but it sure is interesting for the sports car consumer. Something that should be of concern for most shoppers is fuel economy. Gas mileage is one of the more popular factors concerning car reviews and ratings with the ever increasing cost of fuel. As technology advances so too does the options and accessories of an automobile. It seems that recently there have been so many new features making their way into a vehicle. There is navigation, Bluetooth, On-Star, parking assist, lane-departure warning, intelligent cruise control and more. It is necessary then that car reviews thoroughly test these sorts of systems and relay the data to consumers. Since you spend all your time in the cabin of an automobile then car reviews and ratings must include an assessment of the interior. Questions about interior fabrics, function, space, and usability must all be answered in a good car review. At Autobytel.com you can read auto reviews on thousands of new and used vehicles. Find and compare car reviews on a number of different vehicles at the same time. Search for a car review by category, price, year, make or model.


text:
Thursday, May 15 from 11:30am - 1:30pm
Help save lives. Please stop by the Southeast Library and donate a moment of your time... and some blood. To save time, call Cheryl at 827-6900 to make an appointment.
Thursday, May 15 from 3pm - 8pm
3pm - 4:30pm - Estate Planning6pm - 7:30pm - Social Security
Instructors from the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants are offering FREE financial planning workshops. Attendees may participate in either or both of these classes by registering at the library. For information or to register by phone, call the library at 827-6900.


text:
Scarface: Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you, you're cool, and fuck you, I'm out!
"I don't call the fighting in my films 'violent', I call it 'action'. An action film borders between fantasy and reality. If I were to be completely realistic in my films, you would call me a violent, bloody man. I would simply destroy my opponent by tearing his guts out. I wouldn't do it so artistically." ~Bruce Lee
Favorite Fighter: JIM MILLER.
Scariest Dude on the Planet: TYRONE SPONG.
Other Favorites: Anderson Silva, Gegard Mousasi, Joe Lauzon, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor, Paul Daley, Ross Pearson, Donald Cerrone, Renan Barao, Glover Texiera, & Alistair Overeem.
"He doesn't write his own material. Some homo in Queens living in his mother's basement in his underwear is writing Chael's material for him." - DON FRYE.
Alessio Sakara's Manager Appealing 'Hometown Decision'
Alessio Sakara's Manager Appealing 'Hometown Decision' - FightLine.comIn the fight, Sakara knocked Côté down and subsequently landed a series of illegal shots landed to the back of the head, which prompted a disqualification. McMahon feels that the shots were legal, and thinks that the fight taking place in Côté's home country of Canada weighed on the decision.
"We're going to be appealing the decision," McMahon told MMA Fighting. "I've already spoken with the commissioner. The blows that were allegedly in the back of the head weren't 12-to-6. He was coming around to get the side of the head. At bare minimum make this a no contest."
McMahon was not able to speak with the referee from the fight, Dan Miragliotta. McMahon plans to speak with Dana White and Joe Silva about the decision soon.
Both fighters entered the Octagon on a two fight losing streak, realizing that the loser may be released.
"I do think it was a hometown decision and while it may be a part of the sport, it's not acceptable and we're going to appeal it," said McMahon. "My client did not get a fair deal."
Didn't the exact same thing happen to Erick Silva in Brazil this year?
I feel it should have been a no-contest as opposed to a win for Cote. However, I certainly don't think Sakara never got a fair deal. It's not like Cote was moving around a lot and you could argue Sakara was hitting him by accident, he was obviously and clearly blasting him in the back of the head over and over
I just rewatched the fight and Dan Miragliotta clearly yells at Alessio atleast once to watch the back of the head after the 2nd or 3rd Donky Kong smash.
I didnt catch it fight night due to the action - fuck that was a fun fight while it lasted. I am stoked for the rematch.
Rematch should be good
A tiger never loses sleep over the opinion of sheep.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)


text:
Narrow your search
Monthly security update addresses two dozen vulnerabilities, including one being exploited as part of the "Sandworm" cyberattack.
A security initiative from Google hopes to identify and put a stop to previously unknown, unpatched bugs that threaten the Web at large.
An Internet Explorer 8 vulnerability goes unfixed by Microsoft for more than half a year, reports the Zero Day Initiative.
In lieu of a fix, Microsoft offers workarounds to combat the bug that has left browser users open to attacks.
Adobe and Microsoft patch a critical zero-day security flaw in Adobe's Flash Player that is actively being used to target Windows users, but the bug is different from an unpatched hole in Internet Explorer.
The flaw, which is being leveraged in "limited, targeted attacks," allows remote code execution, Microsoft warns.
Vulnerability allowed a "drive-by attack" of malware installation when computers visited a malicious Web site.
Computers infected with malware after visiting a "strategically important Web site," security firm FireEye warns.
Google wants technology firms to cut down on the amount of time it takes to fix zero day vulnerabilities, but some are crying foul.
The company says two vulnerabilities are being actively exploited and recommends that Windows and Mac OS X users of the browser plug-in update their systems immediately.


text:
The stash is going away soon! Please use the cart or wishlist functionality instead.
For more than 20 years, Penguin Brands has produced shoe care products, and now they've extended their product line with Penguin Sport-Wash, a high-tech replacement for ordinary detergents, optimized for the care of the modern synthetic fabrics used in high performance athleticwear.


text:
ORGANISERS of the Lake District's 11th annual air extravaganza, taking place on July 23 and 24, have revealed their display line-up.
The Windermere Air Festival kicks off on the Saturday with the breathtaking acrobatics of the Breitling Wing Walkers, performing a sequence of manoeuvres and handstands whilst strapped to the top wings of the team's Boeing Stearman biplanes.
First day visitors will also be treated to the RedHawks' air show act with a slow, gentle and graceful four-minute, three-dimensional aerial ballet performed to soothing music by a pair of 42 year-old, wooden, high-efficiency aeroplanes, designed by French musician, artist, ceramicist and sculptor Réné Fournier.
Another Saturday highlight will be the RAF Falcons parachute display team, now in their 50th year.
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will grace the skies above Windermere on both days with special flights from the Spitfire, Hurricane and Lancaster Bomber.
The RV8tors will be flying their remarkably fast Vans RV-8's with powerful smoke systems, performing an exciting and memorable display.
Combining close formation aerobatics with speeds up to 230 mph, the display makes large manoeuvres that fill the sky and leave big smoke trails.
Also appearing at the festival will be the RAF Tucano and the RAF Hawk.
Both spectacular in their own right the Hawk display team will demonstrate the professional excellence of the RAF while the Tucano display consists of 21 manoeuvres including an offset barrel roll, stall turn, oblique loop and reverse wingover.
On Sunday, the Twister Duo will create a display of formation barrel loops, rolls and gravity defying zoom climbs.
The highlight of the weekend is set to be the renowned ambassadors of the RAF and everyone's favourite – The Red Arrows.
Having missed last year's Lakeland air show, the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, have been confirmed to headline 2011's festival.
Appearing at the air festival is a welcome return for Squadron Leader Graeme Bagnall.
Graeme, who is Red 10, is the team's commentator and on the ground safety supervisor.
He was educated at nearby St Bee's School, in Cumbria.
Mr Bagnall said: "We are really looking forward to displaying at Windermere.
"It's a stunning location and will definitely be a highlight of the display season for me.
"I can't wait to meet the crowd when I'm on the ground at the show doing the commentary for the Team.
"You get a real buzz from seeing how the audience reacts to the displays."
The RAF Red Arrows have been wowing audiences since their first season in 1965, they have flown over 4,000 displays in 52 countries.
Today the Red Arrows are renowned throughout the world,acting as ambassadors for Great Britain when displaying overseas.
They also support UK industry by demonstrating the capabilities of British equipment and expertise.
Lucy Bennett, a director of the air festival, said: "It's such a coup for us to host the Red Arrows this year.
"They put on such a fantastic display and really add some excitement to the programme.
"The highly acclaimed displays are filled full of twists, turns, drama and excitement - they are definitely not one to be missed."
Attractions on the ground at the Air Base include the military village, battle re-enactments and flying simulator, new kids have-a-go activities plus face painting, circus skills, music and great local food stalls.
The Windermere Air Festival 2011 takes place on Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24. The Air Base is located on the Glebe in Bowness-on-Windermere. For further information, click on the website below.
A SNOW leopard which featured in a movie starring Daniel Craig and Nicole Kidman is the latest addition to a South Lakeland zoo.
Young male Pavan, one of two leopards who played the part of Stelamaria in The Golden Compass, will be housed in a walk-through enclosure at Lakeland Wildlife Oasis at Hale, near Milnthorpe.
Staff have created a homely feel for their new feline friend with the enclosure designed to look like a Himalayan village with plenty of rocks for him to climb and snooze on.
An acrylic tunnel running through the enclosure will allow visitors to see Pavan in his own habitat in what is thought to be the UK's first walk-through big cat exhibit.
Assistant manager of Lakeland Wildlife Oasis, Caroline Howard, said: "We're really excited about Pavan's arrival - he's a real celebrity cat! His new home is amazing. You can walk right through his territory while he ranges around you - even above your head!"
Pavan has arrived from UK charity the Cat Survival Trust which helps conserve endangered cats.
Once he has settled in his new environment, zoo staff hope to form a breeding pair by adding a female snow leopard to Pavan's enclosure.It is not known how many snow leopards are left in the wild but they are now classed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis is joining the captive breeding programme which is run by the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums.


text:
Moderators: Tonyblack, Jason, Toothy
The Mad Collector wrote:It stops just as Terry is about to say how wonderful you all are
Very good everyone
Sjoerd3000 wrote:Second class delivery of going postal on youtube
Great photos! I even knew a few of the people there.Sjoerd3000 wrote:Some more pictures.
Made by Otto Chriek
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 4 guests


text:
Wood Rack Jack
Availability: Out of stockWood Rack Jack allows you to hook the wood rack jack onto the hot rack and pull it out so that you can gain access to whatever you might be baking in the oven. Learn More
Regular Price: $2.99
Special Price: $0.99
Vacuvin Instant Marinader
Availability: Out of stockThe Vacuvin Instant Marinater is a unique dish that marinates and tenderizes meat, fish, chicken and vegetables in just minutes. Learn More
Regular Price: $49.95
Special Price: $35.99
Turkey Time Turkey & Poultry SeasoningThis blend of spices brings your Turkey or Poultry an aroma and flavor that will make your meals a memorable event. You can kiss your mother's musty box of poultry seasoning goodbye and treat your turkey to Coastal Goods Turkey Time Turkey and Poultry Seasoning. Learn More
Regular Price: $6.99
Special Price: $6.25
The SKrAPr GrILLr
Availability: Out of stockThe Grillr by Skrapr is the ultimate grill and BBQ scraper designed with a revolutionary cutlery-grade stainless steel blade. Learn More
Regular Price: $15.99
Special Price: $13.99
Taming the Flame (Signed Copy!)- Secrets for Hot-and-Quick Grilling and Low-and-Slow BBQTaming the Flame (Signed Copy!)- Secrets for Hot-and-Quick Grilling and Low-and-Slow BBQ Learn More
Regular Price: $29.00
Special Price: $22.49
Super Square Baker, Elizabeth's Everyday Essentials
The Super Square Baker is the essential 8-inch baker which gets an upgrade in beautiful white French porcelain. This is the perfect baking dish for brownies, lemon bars, cornbread and small casseroles. The fine french porcelain give it the classic look of the glossy white finish—it makes it a functional baking dish and a great serving piece that goes in every kitchen! Elizabeth Karmel created a line of 5 cooking and 5 entertaining pieces with REVOL that address the way American's cook and entertain.Learn More$69.99
Stainless Steel Rub ShakerElizabeth Karmel's Grill Friends Ultimate 3-in-1 Rub Shaker with Handle is everything that you need in a rub shaker. Adjustable holes for fine, medium and coarse-ground rubs so that you can use it for cinnamon sugar as well as cracked pepper. Learn More
Regular Price: $11.99
Special Price: $10.99
Soaked Slathered and Seasoned - Signed Copy!Soaked Slathered and Seasoned - Signed Copy! Learn More
Regular Price: $23.99
Special Price: $16.99
Sheet PanBasic sheet pans are indispensable and have multiple uses in the kitchen. .Use sheet pans when taking food to and from the grill. Learn More$9.99
Rose's Heavenly Cake StripRose's Heavenly Cake Strip helps cakes bake more evenly. Rose's Heavenly Cake Strip keeps sides of cake moister and prevents doming and over browning. Learn More$9.95


text:
What To Do When You Find a Skin Abnormality
Each year, thousands of people find irregular spots, bumps, or sores that do not heal on their skin. Many assume that the bumps are nothing to worry about. Often, these skin changes have been growing unobserved for years. Some may be malignant (cancerous). Others are not.
To increase the odds of finding skin cancer as early as possible, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) recommends performing a skin self-exam regularly. You can do a skin self-exam by visually checking all areas of your skin, using a mirror for hard-to-see spots. Areas that get the most sunlight, such as the face, hands, legs, and forearms, are particularly at risk so you should examine them carefully. You can ask your partner, a friend, or a family member to help you with areas that are difficult to see, such as your back or under your hair.
If you don't know whether the spot is abnormal, if you are unsure whether your insurance will cover the expense, or if you can't afford to make an appointment with a dermatologist, the AAD provides free skin screenings at participating doctors during limited times of the year. These doctors cannot make a diagnosis, but they can tell you if you should see a dermatologist. Visit the AAD website or call your local health department to find a nearby doctor and the dates the screenings are being performed.


text:
Customized Training & Development Office
Phone: (828) 395-1416
Email: email@example.com
Welcome to the Community Services for Isothermal Community College
If you are a community resident who would like to search for jobs, you must first register. Please indicate that you are a Community Resident on your registration form. Once registered, you may also receive emails about programs, services and job-related topics.
If you have not used our services before, please view the Help Page.
If you are an employer in the community who would like to recruit our students and/or alumni, please go to our Employer page.
|© 1997 - 2015 College Central Network, Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
Virtually nothing is known about this mask's use—not even which of the ethnic groups in the region might have made it. Its geometric abstraction has made it an icon of African art for Western audiences, who have linked its planar volumes with the radical forms of early European modernism, particularly Cubism.
- Cultures: Possibly Kota (Mahongwe subgroup); Possibly Nkare; Possibly Mboko
- Medium: Wood, pigment
- Geographical Locations:
- Place made: Gabon
- Place made: Republic of the Congo
- Dates: late 19th century
- Dimensions: 14 x 6 x 9 in. (35.6 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm) (show scale)
- Collections:Arts of Africa
- Museum Location: This item is on view in African Storage Annex, East Gallery, 1st Floor
- Exhibitions:
- Accession Number: 52.160
- Credit Line: Frank L. Babbott Fund
- Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY
- Caption: Possibly Kota (Mahongwe subgroup). Mask, late 19th century. Wood, pigment, 14 x 6 x 9 in. (35.6 x 15.2 x 22.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Frank L. Babbott Fund, 52.160. Creative Commons-BY
- Image:
- Catalogue Description: A wooden mask made up of geometric planes, revealing tool marks on the surface overall. The crescent-shaped face projects outward at the top and comes to a point. Below it, brows arch above the eyes and move downward to a sharp point at the center. A medial ridge moves from the top of the mask to the bridge of the nose. The mask's chin moves slightly upward to a point. Between the overhanging scalloped brows and upturned chin are carved angular features in high relief. Below the brows are two hollowed-out block-shaped eyes. A nose widens gradually as it moves from the bridge of its triangular form to its base. Near the base on the outside of each nostril is a small hole drilled towards the inside of the nose. Below the nose is a small solid block-shaped mouth. The overall surface of the mask has traces of black and red-orange pigment. The left side of the face, unlike the right, has been rubbed with white lime. At the back of the mask is a hollow rectangular opening for the wearer's head with two square openings for his eyes. Condition of mask is good with traces of pigment missing from the surface in general. The right and left sides of the forehead have small cracks; in the hollow back section of the mask is a crack through the wood. Through each side of the mask, near the rear, are three carefully drilled holes, one on top of each other.
- Record Completeness: Best (91%)


text:
(chat) Rolling on the floor laughing out loud. See ROTFL.
Last updated: 1997-03-06
Better Than TripAdvisor
- Holiday destination reviews, hotel information,
pictures, sightseeing advice and food reviews.
Billig Brænde
Web directory
Business directory
Paid link directory
Digital Marketing Conversion Toolbox An extensive list and summary of digital marketing software, apps and suppliers to assist in website optimisation. This includes over 30 categories of tools for A/B testing, website abandonment, cross-browser and device testing, email marketing, design feedback, live chat, image optimisation, voice of the customer, SEO keyword research, link building, behavioural analytics (heatmaps) and web analytics.
Updated: Tue Jul 7 17:21:10 2015
No longer supported by Imperial College Department of Computing


text:
Mehrasons Jewellers not only promise beautiful, well crafted jewellery but also deliver personalised and cared-for consumer experience. An Ecommerce initiative was launched in 2010 to make available the jewellery of Mehrasons Jewellers for its customers worldwide. The pricing of the jewellery has been retained to be identical to that of the showrooms and the endeavour is to replicate the same incredible shopping experience as is in-store.
Ask your Question :
Question Type :
Nick Name :
Your Question :
Question Type :
Nick Name :
Cool! Your question has been submitted.
Our masterminds are working on getting an answer. We will send you an email about it within 48 hours.POST A NEW QUESTION
Error While Submitting the Question. Please Try AgainTry Again
Displaying questions


text:
I was playing around with linking Facebook in the Peoples Hub on Windows 8. I ended up not liking the integration, but for the life of me cannot figure out how to unlink Facebook.
I open up Charms, go to Accounts > Facebook, and all I see is an option to "Manage this account online." Clicking on that brings me to a Windows Live page that asks me to connect Facebook with my Microsoft account, but no option to remove it. I can go to Facebook and manually unlink Microsoft as an authorized app, but this doesn't remove the Facebook account from my Peoples hub. Now it just gives me a warning saying it can't connect to Facebook and asks if I want to reconnect.
Anyone know how to completely remove Facebook? Thanks!


text:
- Employment News
Find Part Time Jobs in Human Resources by Using a Job Search Engine
By EmploymentCrossing | Dated: 01-08-2014
By EmploymentCrossing | Dated: 01-08-2014
Working part time is a great way to earn a little extra money when things are tight. You'll have more flexible hours, which often gives you more time to spend with your family. Although the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has no clear definition on what constitutes part time work, it generally means working for less than 40 hours a week. However, some employers consider people who work for 30 to 36 hours as full time employees.
If you're thinking of working part time, and have excellent communication skills, consider looking for part times jobs in HR or human resources. A career in human resources means ensuring that a company has the right people for the job. The work involves employee recruitment, as well as managing current employees, and addressing their concerns regarding company policies, pay, or benefits.
An exceptional interpersonal skill is crucial for success in an HR career. To successfully manage employees, you should be tactful and sensitive to their needs so you can motivate them better. Flexibility is another important trait in enabling an HR manager to deal with different types of people. You should cultivate the ability to adjust to different personalities.
If you want to land part time jobs in human resources, you should ask your contacts if they know of any job openings.
Networking is the key to landing any type of job, which is why it is essential to develop relationships with people, as you never know who might be able to help you out in the future. Another effective method of finding jobs is by looking at job search engines.
There are several job search engines that can tell you what part-time positions in HR are available in your area and all over the country. Some job search engines, like Employment Crossing, provide comprehensive search results. They employ more than 500 research analysts to contact employers. They, likewise, include print and online sources in their search results.
Before sending out your resume to job search engines, you have to ask yourself what sector in human resources you are most qualified in. There are part-time positions available at all levels in HR, be they administrative, management, or assistant positions. It's best that you do a little self-assessment so that your time won't be wasted.
Career Connect (From our other career blogs):
Employment News (Sponsored by EmploymentSpectator)
Job Search Advice from the CEO of HospitalityCrossing (Sponsored by aharrisonbarnes.com)
Layoff News (Sponsored by LayOffWatch)
Employment News (Sponsored by EmploymentSpectator)
Job Search Advice from the CEO of HospitalityCrossing (Sponsored by aharrisonbarnes.com)
Layoff News (Sponsored by LayOffWatch)
total jobs
on HospitalityCrossing
new jobs this week
on HospitalityCrossing
total jobs
on EmploymentCrossing network available to our members
job type count
on HospitalityCrossing
|top 5 job searches


text:
Alpha Flight | Deadpool | Conan | God Squad
Heroes For Hire | Interviews | Marvel Guide
Marvel and DC Toys | Moon Knight | Ms Marvel
Nova | Scarlet Witch | Shazam | She-Hulk
Spider-Women | Starman | UK Comics | Wonder Man
Here You Can Discuss Any Titles Or Characters From The
Marvel Line Of UK Comics Or Any Characters/Teams
Based From The UK (Including, But Not Limited To)
Excalibur, Black Knight, Knights Of Pendragon,
Clandestine, Death's Head, Mys-TECH, Dark Angel,
Wild Thing, Night Raven, Special Executive,
Captain Britain, Merlyn, Roma, Lady Of The Lake
And any other UK printed comic including
2000ad, The Beano, Dandy, Eagle, Whizzer & chips etc.
If You Would Like To Submit A Banner, Or Have An
Idea For A "Question Of Right Now", Please Send It To Me
Banner By: Irn12 The QORN By: Lightning Strike
This website, its operator, and any content contained on this site relating to Marvel Comics or any UK Comics, etc. are not authorized by any publisher. This site is not sponsored, approved or authorized by any publisher. The opinions of this site are not necessarily those of any publisher and this site is not an authoratative voice of the views of Marvel and characters and situations as written by any publisher. This site serves as a non-profit scholarly work which reviews, promotes, and documents the elements of UK Comics and characters, etc. in comic books and other media during the 20th century and beyond. All ideas in this site are expressed as a continuation of thought covering the pop culture associated with Marvel, etc. These thoughts are not necessarily the ideas of any publisher. Some illustrations and words are the creation of others that may or may not have appeared in other publications or websites. Their inclusion in this site is not intended as an infringement of their copyright in any way, but rather is done in the interest of documenting and reviewing pieces of pop culture "comic book" history. UK Comics and Marvel and other related properties and images are © by their respective publishers.
|This Message Board owned and operated by: Mitch Taylor (Irn12)


text:
Exclusive One Kings Lane Candle Sale: Stock Up on Your Favorite Linnea's Lights Scents!
Kick back & unwind… We all need a break from the hubbub of life in the big city. Let our natural soy-wax candles transform your home into a serene escape. Exclusive scents (along with some old favorites) are available now for a limited time only in a great range of sizes, only at One Kings Lane:
Fresh Grass
Garden Mint
Orange Amber
Lemon Verbena
Island Coconut
Vanilla Noir
Linnea's Lights is fueled by passion, a Swedish family heritage, and an eco-conscious entrepreneurial spirit. What began as a hobby for mother-and-daughter candlemaking team Lynn Manley and her daughter, Laura Cler, soon evolved into a business. Made with soy wax, lead-free cotton wicks, and the purest essences, each meticulously hand-poured, clean-burning candle is triple-scented, perfectly preserving the subtle fragrance throughout the life of the candle.
Don't miss out on this great sale, live through Saturday, 5/31/14.


text:
The Best Flower Shows and Festivals in New England | Chasing Spring
- Login to add to Favorites
- 0 Comments
There's a moment, tentative and bewildered. Somewhere beneath the snow, a bulb gets brave, stirs a little, cracks its skin, and begins to push through frozen ground.
Reaching toward pale light, it's a small gesture but grand. Overhead the sky is brilliant, a jolt of cobalt blue. The calendar says spring, March 20, but this is New England, after all, where dates are merely suggestions … Really we're in the hands of the gods here.
Until the earth begins to move–literally beneath our feet. Tiny spears poking up everywhere, specks of green and knobby buds flexing themselves, and then, like a torrent, unstoppable, it spreads north. Early March, at the first hint of warmth, crocuses bloom–golden, purple, and white–nestled in goblets of snow. Followed in April by daffodils, tulips, and then, in May, blossoms of every kind: apple, lilac, dogwood. And now there's no turning back, a river bursting its banks, color seeping out of the snow.
The celebrations begin, from Rhode Island to Maine, and back again. Events pop like blossoms, from the flower shows of March to small-town Daffodil Days in April to the Arnold Arboretum's blowout Lilac Sunday in May. It's pagan, visceral, and beautiful. And nothing, absolutely nothing, is predictable–except that we can follow the progress of our wildly tempestuous, heartbreaking New England spring through every kind of celebration imaginable, from garden to orchard to flower festival, watching the earth warm before our eyes.
Where Daffodils Burst
Nothing heralds spring like a blaze of daffodils. For the grand flourish, there's the 33-acre magnificence of Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, on the shores of sparkling Narragansett Bay in Bristol, Rhode Island. Blithewold's "Bosquet," a shady grove of trees and 50,000 daffodils, is a sunstorm of yellow, white, and orange blooms, dappled with light and offset by newly sprung red and orange tulips on the border of the sweeping, 10-acre "Great Lawn." A nearby bamboo grove would be dense enough to hide a family of pandas, and the brittle rustling of leaves, greening up, is like raw rice rolling around on a dish. More seductive still is the swinging chair with views to the summerhouse and down to the glistening water.
Smaller plantings flash their exuberance, too. So hidden and quiet, Hadlock Garden in West Chesterfield, New Hampshire, is an intimate paradise known for bursts of daffodils on Welcome Hill Road, off Route 9 and across from the Chesterfield Inn, just up the hill from the town's old 1772 burying ground. Leslie and Marjorie Hadlock bought the land in 1941 and began planting bulbs. Today, a park bench invites passersby to stop and consider the thousands of daffodils scattered like stars, overarched with pink, teacup-size magnolias and fountains of yellow forsythia.
It's only the beginning, though, because if you take a moment to look around, there are daffodils popping everywhere–three million on Nantucket Island … loads more at Laurel Ridge Foundation in Northfield, Connecticut (a village of Litchfield, off Route 254) … half a million in Meriden's Hubbard Park–so many there's even a resource to help you find the higher-profile events: daffodilfestivals.com
Bridge of Beauty
Please Note: This information was accurate at the time of publication. When planning a trip, please confirm details by directly contacting any company or establishment you intend to visit.


text:
Now, I detest children. Can't stand them, especially when they screech or scream in places where they should be quiet. Public libraries spring to mind. However, if I was forced to answer a question about what sort of book I would recommend to a parent, I would choose the Bottersnikes and Gumbles series.
Now, while they have been heard of in the UK, some of you may not have heard of them, so I'll try and give the general gist of the story.
In the Australian Bush, so the story goes, there live two very strange species of intelligent creature. The Gumbles are short creatures with fluffy ears and very flexible bodies: they can be stretched and squashed without harming them. They clean up junk, and they're generally good natured, ready to give a helping hand. Problem is, they're also helpless when they're laughing, and they're slower than their adversaries and would-be slavers, the Bottersnikes.
The Bottersnikes are fat, almost reptilian creatures with long ears that get red hot when angry (which is a hell of a lot of the time) and almost terminally lazy. They shrink when wet, and eat garbage. Problem is, they also would love nothing more than to have slave labour, and they often try to enslave the Gumbles, by forcing them into jam tins when they capture them.
The first book, Bottersnikes and Gumbles, tells the story of how the two species encountered each other. The second, Gumbles on Guard, involves the travails of the Gumbles trying to save a lyrebird chick from both a ravenous fox and the Bottersnikes. Gumbles in Summer involves the King of the Bottersnikes being assassinated, as well as the Gumbles trying to prevent the Bottersnikes from effectively starting bushfires. And Gumbles in Trouble involves the Gumbles and Bottersnikes being trapped together in an old shed.
Anyone else has read these?


text:
Important Notice to all new Hosts and Hostesses: It really helps to "break in" your spiffy new white sneaks before the first day of work.
Now, that doesn't mean to drag them through a mud puddle the way my older brothers did as we trudged to Sacred Heart Elementary on the first day of school each year. I mean wear them for a while, walk in them, stand in them. Wiggle your toes. Adjust the laces. You'll be glad you did.
Years ago, Holiday World's "uniform room" was located right outside of my office. A few of those years, we bought hundreds and hundreds of pairs of shoes so our employees didn't have to go shopping somewhere else for their uniform shoes. We were their sole provider.
All those tennis shoes … well, they stunk! Not a stinky-feet odor, thank goodness, but the rubber, or whatever it is on the soles of the shoes, created an interesting work environment.
Usually there was someone on hand to help outfit the new folks. But once in a while, some poor little newbie would wander cautiously into my office and whisper, "Do you have this in a size 7 narrow?"
Comfortable shoes are very important for park workers. We warn everyone at the Job Fairs that most of our positions require a lot of standing. Broken-in shoes help ease that transition as your entire body adjusts to being vertical for hours at a time.
Rachel and I took a HoliBlog photo walk through the park the other day. We made sure no one was watching and she snapped a shot of one of my new sneakers:
Can you tell the size of someone's shoes from a photo like this? Well, in the interest of fair disclosure, I'll tell you. I wear an 8½.
No big deal, right? Nothing to be ashamed of, certainly. Probably downright average.
Long ago, at a former job, my boss decided at the last minute to fly several of our staffers to Los Angeles to attend a huge food show. We all worked for Pizza Today magazine, which originated here in Santa Claus, Indiana (the pizza capital of the world, hadn't you heard?).
Normally, I'm not a girlie-girl like-let's-go-shopping-okay? type. But when the others asked me along, what the heck.
After picking out nice outfits which we hoped would make us look a little less like "country girls" (remember how Nellie used to sneer at Laura and Mary?) we headed over to the shoe store.
We were chatting happily, heading down the aisle toward new footwear. All of a sudden, I realized I was alone. Where did everyone else go? Hrrumph! Over in the aisle for Size 5 and Size 6. Good grief, I'd never noticed these women had such tiny appendages. How did they manage to balance themselves in even a gentle breeze?
I survived their teasing that evening, but never did find a suitable pair of clown shoes for my freakishly large feet.
Two days later, we checked into our hotel in Little Tokyo. It was a bit of a cab ride from the convention center, but we were lucky to find rooms at all.
Imagine my delight when I saw there was a shoe store right across the street. Surely in L.A. they would have some stylish shoes for me. I dropped off my luggage and headed over for a look. Only window shopping, as the store was closed for the evening, but it would reopen about 30 minutes before we were scheduled to leave in the morning. And there, in the window, was just what I wanted.
After a lovely stroll through Little Tokyo and a good night's sleep, I was ready to go. I waited patiently outside the shop's door while the owner hustled down the sidewalk to greet his first customer of the day.
"Good morning!"
"Good morning, sir! Am I ever glad to see you! Those navy blue pumps in the front window are exactly what I need. If I could just slip into a size 8½ I'll pay you and be on my way."
The store owner glanced up at me with a look of momentary confusion. A split second later, I had my answer:
"No, no, no! Nothing that big! Too big! Too big! Maybe four, maybe five — that's all. Nothing so big!"
This is a family blog, so I won't tell you my usual closing line to this story.
Suffice to say, the food show was a great experience. And despite tromping around all day in a huge convention center, my tootsies remained fairly happy in my not-quite-new, purchased-in-Indiana, comfortable, broken-in shoes.


text:
OpenID Login
Not a member? Register Forgot Password?
GamerDNA Login
Not a member yet? Register.
Winter!: Prepare for holiday gaming!
Game Night!: This weekend! https://www.facebook.com/events/317792721696252/
New Releases: What upcoming games are you looking forward to?
Answer this question....: Eyup or Nope?
So Gamers...: how is it going?
Fercberk...: Ask us a question or two on our Facebook Page! http://www.facebook.com/gamerDNA
Need Help?: Ask us a question or two on our Facebook Page!
Facebook!: Gamers! Check out our Facebook page!
Youtube!!!: Check out our Youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/smg1170?feature=mhee
Gamers......: meh
Closing in:
Member actions:
I'm at tier seven on hard mode now. There was an air show in Milwaukee, and I wanted to ignore the...
Played this twice today. First time through, I used the warp zone to go from World 4-2 to World...
Raced and battled for longer than I care to admit. I got a rating of 6700 in racing. Not sure of...
I just found this game pre-owned at Gamestop today. Despite all the bad things I've heard about...
Beat the game in 33 minutes using two warp whistles. Earned a paltry 245990 points. I had...
of Fable 2 players also played Oblivion
gamerDNA®, Contents are Copyright 2006–2015 PLAYXPERT LLC and Live Gamer Inc. gamerDNA and the gamerDNA Logo are trademark and property of Live Gamer Inc.


text:
HURLBURT FIELD — Shortly after Air Force Tech Sgt. Christofer Curtis woke up in the hospital bed where he had been unconscious for days, he said he wanted to fly again.
Curtis was severely injured when a CV-22 Osprey crashed while trying to land in Afghanistan three years ago today, April 9, 2010. Four people were killed, including two of Curtis' crew members.
He broke 17 bones and lost a great amount of blood. He underwent 14 surgeries, including a titanium knee replacement.
It took him seven months to walk again and almost two years before he was released from the hospital.
On Monday, the 34-year-old flight navigator completed his first flight since the crash.
"I set two goals when I woke up, first to walk again and the second when I got back to Hurlburt and walked through these doors, it was to fly," Curtis said after the flight. "It was a lot harder and longer challenge than I initially thought, but today I did it."
Curtis, who serves with the 8th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt, said that doctors were supportive after the crash when he said he wanted to fly again.
He said he looked down at his shattered body and questioned it. He wondered what that road would look like.
Today, he walks with a slight limp. His left side is about 2 centimeters shorter than the right. The titanium knee makes it difficult to sit and then stand again — something he has to do midflight in the Osprey, while wearing heavy gear.
Through the recovery and the re-training, Curtis wasn't always sure he could fly again. There were days when he questioned it, just as there were when he was learning to walk again.
He said Monday's flight was a success. He met all the requirements of the Air Force contract and was able to perform everything he wanted to do.
He said his instructor and fellow crew members "were all smiles" after the flight, he said.
Curtis, who has been in the Air Force for 14 years, said that it was his childhood dream to fly. He had always shot for that, even though it was a challenge. He faced the obstacle of learning to fly again after his injury in the same way.
"It's a challenge. I can do it, so let's press on," he said.
He said he realizes that a lot of people in his situation might not want to return to flying.
"Some people would peel off really quick, that seems to be common," he said. "But (CV-22 crews), we are some of the most dedicated people you'll ever meet."
The rest of the people in his unit were really supportive, as were his wife and two kids. He said his 9- and 10-year-old children knew he was doing something really challenging and were often checking in with him and seeing if he wanted to just go throw the football to blow off steam.
Curtis says now it's time for the next step. He has several more flights to complete to become recertified and then he will likely be moved to Amarillo to accept new Ospreys for the Air Force.
Monday was just another step. Now it's on to the next, he said.
"It was great to see the Panhandle once again from up there," he said. "It was still just the way I left it."
Contact Daily News Staff Writer Lauren Sage Reinlie at 850-315-4443 or email@example.com. Follow her on Twitter @LaurenRnwfdn.


text:
Posts tagged as 'Bill Fury'
Check out all of the posts tagged with 'Bill Fury' below. If you still can't find what you are looking for, try searching using the form within the right side navigation of this page.
Love Me Do - Paolo Hewitt
Tuesday, 30th Oct 2012
This month celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' first single, Love Me Do. To coincide with the event, writer and music journalist Paolo Hewitt has taken the opportunity to create a brand new biography of the band, taking the reader from the group's beginnings in the late 50s to the existing member's reformation in 1996, when Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr recorded and released two of John Lennon's songs.
Love Me Do takes a new approach to the band's story, with Hewitt including little-known moments including the Beatles' audition to be Billy Fury's backing band and George Harrison being deported from Hamburg; to more famous moments such as the band's stint at The Cavern and their 1969 rooftop show. Paolo Hewitt's previous work includes the A-Z of Mod, a comprehensive guide co-written by Mark Baxter with sections from 'Absolute beginners' to 'Zoot Money'.
Love Me Do by Paolo Hewitt is available now, published by Quercus.


text:
Example Plan of Study for MBA/MHA Students
Example Plan of Study for MBA/MHA students
Example only. Your cohort may or may not be following this plan of study.
Semester 1
MBA 601 Organizational Communications
MHA 650 Contemporary Health Administration
Semester 2
MHA 675 Health Services Policy
MHA 673 Legal Ethical Environment of Health
Semester 3
MHA 651 Health Economics *
MHA 653 Health Services Marketing
MHA 676 Comparative International Health **
Semester 4
MHA 652 Health Services Financial Management
MSL Elective #1
Semester 5
MHA 677 Health Services Information Management
MHA 672 Strategic Hlth. Services Management
MHA 690 Field Practicum in Health Administration ***
Semester 6
MBA 603 Quantitative Decision Making
MBA 602 Organizational Behavior
Semester 7
MSL Elective #2
MBA 604 Managerial Accounting
Semester 8
MBA Elective #1
MBA Elective #2
Advising Notes:
*MHA 651 requires Microeconomics as a prerequisite.
**MHA 676 is a highlight of the program wherein students travel to either Germany or Canada between the spring and summer semesters, Austria between the summer and fall semesters, or the United Kingdom between the fall and spring semesters. While on the trip, which averages 10 days, students are exposed to both business and health care operations in the those countries. Cost for the trip is underwritten through a special Pfeiffer University account. Currently, students pay tuition for the course and a supplement to offset remaining travel costs. The course can be taken in either January or May, at any point in the curriculum.
***MHA 690 is an applied field experience (internship) in which individual students undertake a practical work-related project under the general direction of the Program Director and the specific guidance of a field preceptor of the student's selection. There are no classroom sessions per se for this course, and most of the work is accomplished in the field. The course normally is taken during the third semester in the program and may be completed in that semester or within two semesters.


text:
Message to creative:
I've updated the character info thread in the roster section of the batcave. It should now have ALL the info of all the new guys that have joined up/returned recently. There is one or 2 holes, but I'm awaiting to hear back from the relevant guys with that info and should have it soon!


text:
Organic Jersey Crib Skirt
- No Longer Available -
Crib skirt is made of certified organic cotton, renowned for its softness and superior quality.
- Made using 100% certified organic cotton, dyed and printed with eco-friendly processes
- Banded bed skirts with 5" dot cuff
- Made in Turkey
- Machine wash
- In bisque, petal or silver sage
- Comes with a cotton drawstring bag
- Oeko-Tex® Certified
Shown in silver sage.
Product Not Available
We're sorry. This product is no longer available
Please continue browsing.


text:
Select the store nearest you to check available inventory* on item #: COP4606RED
*We highly recommend that you call to verify the information shown above before visiting the store.
Made of revolutionary plastic material for unbelievable strength and longevity. Can be used on high temperature surfaces like steam tables. Will withstand temperatures up to 300?F.
Ace Mart™ is a registered trademark of Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Co.
© Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Co. All rights reserved.
Call Customer Service Toll Free: 1-888-898-8079 or
Email Us


text:
- Graduation
- Birth Announcements
- Wedding
- Invitations
- Holiday
- Christmas
- Hanukkah
- Halloween
- Valentine's Day
- More Occasions
- Custom Greeting
ProductsStarting at $1.00. Info & Pricing Starting at $2.25. Info & Pricing Starting at $1.48. Info & Pricing Starting at 75¢. Info & Pricing
Number of Photos
171 Graduation Cards
Sort By:
Celebrate Life with Mpix Custom Photo Cards
Here at Mpix we deliver professional quality Photo Cards personalized by you and printed by us. With designs for custom holiday greeting cards, wedding invitations, graduation announcements, birthday party invitations, birth announcements and more, Mpix is your first and last stop for all things stationery.
Simply choose from a wide variety of fresh, colorful Photo Card, Flat Card and Folded Card designs, and then add your own pictures and text to create stunning, customized Greeting Cards sure to showcase any event with the utmost style.
Share the joy and the new additions, the accomplishments and the successes in your life with personalized Flat Cards, Folded Cards, and Photo Cards by Mpix.
|Grace Micelle
Hi, I have a custom card already created and I'd just like to upload and print. The card I have is a 5x7. The largest template you seem to have is a 5x5. Is there a 5x7 template I can use to create my cards?
Hey Grace! Our custom vertical flat/folded or custom horizontal flat/folded cards can be made into 5x7 cards. Thanks!
|Briana Arnold
I did the diy cards for my invitations and response cards. Not only did mpix have the best prices, they were easy to use. I ordered my items and In under a week I received them! I was surprised at how fast I got my order. My items turned out exactly as I wanted them and they look beautiful. I definitely recommend mpix for all photo needs!
Thanks Briana! We are so happy you love your invitations!
|Ute Herzel-Harding
If I had to describe the Mpix customer service with one word, it would be EXEMPLARY! It is the best of its kind with quick response times and a true willingness to help. When the USPS tracking status claimed my recent order of greeting cards had been delivered - when I never received it even after waiting for an additional 5 days - Barry from customer service had the order reprinted and shipped to me via FedEx even though Mpix was not to blame for this USPS shipping conundrum. Thank you, Mpix, for being real professionals: competent, efficient, and polite!
Thanks so much!
|Jayme Aronson
greetings say we have our own design can we upload and order cards? Thank you
Absolutely Jayme! We have our DIY card section here: http://www.mpix.com/products/cards/diy--112_1#cat=112. Thanks!
|Jayme Aronson
Mpix Thank you!
|Della Dean
How long will it take to receive Senior invites?
Hey Della! We ship out orders from our lab within 24 hours, from there is depends which shipping option you pick. We always suggest FedEx shipping to make sure you get your order the fastest. Thanks!
|Jc Images
Can we up load our own full image designs for the 5x7 cards - 2 sided?
Hey JC! If you go to our DIY section here: http://www.mpix.com/products/cards/diy--112_1#cat=112 you can do exactly that! Thanks for your question.
|Angela Shevchuk
do you make custom invites?
Hey Angela! We have tons of invites for different occasions, as well as our DIY section that lets you upload your very own card design. Thanks!
|Melissa William Cain
Do you also print plain note cards?
Hey Melissa! We do not print plain note cards, thank you for your question.
|Jennifer Lord McNeal
Is there a design that allows you to have the script on part of the picture? The photo I want to use was taken specifically to leave a space for the script.
Hey Jennifer! We do not have a text tool on our site at this time. You would have to add your script text in a photo editing program before uploading the final image to our site. Thanks!
|Crystal Holder Windom
I use pic monkey it is awesome for the script part. Then send it to mpix.
|Maggie Bestgen
Is there an option to upload my own design for a wedding invitation and have them printed on a card-stock of some sort through mpix, without it having to be photos?
|Kelli Johnson-Seideman
Can you order just envelopes? I have some extra announcements I would like envelopes for
Yes there is Maggie! You can do that here: http://www.mpix.com/products/cards/diy--112_1#cat=112. Thanks!