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A feeling of excitement.
Nothing is so contagious as enthusiasm. It moves stones, it charm brutes. Enthusiasm is the genius of sincerity, and truth accomplishes no victories without it .
po sLg Март 23, 2004
Mysterious force, unknown in any human between the ages of 13-19 unless concerning shopping, sport, sexual matters or parties.
- (Biology Teacher) Come on kids, show some enthusiasm!
- (Class) Meh
- (Class) Meh
po anon55 Август 28, 2006
when a man becomes pre-eminent, he is supposed to have enthusiasms.
enthusiasms, enthusiasms... what are my enthusiasms? booze, women, baseball.
po antero Јануар 16, 2005


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But on a serious note, well done to the girls. I'm looking forward to entertainment in the future.
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Ditto Kelse their one of us and we stand by our own.Their Dews till they die.
But on a serious note, well done to the girls. I'm looking forward to entertainment in the future.
Posted 01 January 2013 - 02:54 PM
Ditto Kelse their one of us and we stand by our own.Their Dews till they die.
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The girls looked great today. Much more professional and thought the idea of coming on when we scored was great. Pity the music only worked the once. Its not quite the same when its quiet. What happened to the young uns though? I hope we are still looking after them in some way...
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Posted 07 January 2013 - 01:52 PM
Best get those two young ladies who did the cartwheels and back flips to show you how it's done roger - now that is something I'd pay good money to see
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The pre-conceived notions behind traditional Japanese theatre are scattered at best, ranging from the ambiguously erotic to the potentially hazardous. The truth is, Japanese theatre is so extensive in its styles and genres that it actually gives New York's Broadway a run for its money.
Perhaps the most commonly recognized form of Japanese theatre is the art of Kabuki. In the early 17th century, a group of women from Kyoto would display erotic dances in public, to which they immediately received a captive audience. The government, none too pleased with these public acts of indecency, banned the female performers and replaced them with men. This Shakespearean decision warranted the need for beautiful, ornate costumes, sets, and theatrical effects, which were typically complimented with a traditional revolving stage. These same effects are still ubiquitous among the Kabuki community today, not to mention the inclusion of a runway that extends through the crowd so that the audience becomes a part of the performance. The passionate if not comical performances remain popular as well, and while it may not be as intellectual as other types of Japanese theatre, it certainly generates great amusement and excitement among local and visiting audiences alike.
If Kabuki were to be considered the exaggerated, bombastic drama style of Japanese theatre, then Noh theatre would undoubtedly be on the opposite side of the spectrum. As the oldest form of theatre, Noh implements a chorus to chant the script, complemented by a minimal orchestra containing a drummer and a flautist. To lighten up the audience, Kyogen, or short comedies, are performed during intermissions. Kyogen are basically the Japanese form of observational humor and are used to relate to the audience regarding the oftentimes humorous trials and tribulations of everyday life. Visit the Nagoya Noh Theatre and the Tokyo National Noh Theatre for a glimpse at this highly unique form of art.
Yet another type of theatre specific to the Japanese culture is Bunraku, or traditional puppetry. While puppets are typically reserved for children in western cultures, Bunraku features many themes directed towards adults. Employing themes similar to those featured in Kabuki, three puppeteers dressed in black will manipulate the face, arms, and legs of one puppet, often disguising themselves so well that the audience forgets they are actually there. To experience this highly entertaining form of Japanese theatre, visit the National Bunraku Theatre in Osaka, Tokyo's National Theatre of Japan, and learn about each form of entertainment at Gion Corner in Kyoto.


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A charter school in Morehead City is fighting to keep its doors open after the State Board of Education voted to pull its charter.
Board members for Cape Lookout Marine Science High School are taking their case to court Thursday, with a hearing scheduled with the Office of Administrative Hearings.
School officials say the Board of Education has not given them adequate reasons for closing the school, according to the Carteret County News Times. The state board decided not to renew the charter for Cape Lookout Marine Science High School because of financial problems and for having the lowest test scores in the state.
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Hay Rides!
Hay rides around the lodge grounds were enjoyed by many on Saturday during the Harvest Celebration event. Alot of the children were more fascinated by the big orange tractor than they were with the actual hay ride! With only occasional drizzles, it was a grand day at Skamania Lodge!


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The Cheetah is a sport car that has appeared in Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. The Cheetah is also set to appear in Grand Theft Auto V.
GTA III Era
In all its iterations the vehicle closely resembles a 1984-1996 Ferrari Testarossa, with each game's version following the design of the corresponding era:
- In Grand Theft Auto III and GTA Liberty City Stories, it looks like a slightly genericized and modernized Ferrari F512 M.
- In Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Vice City Stories, it resembles a mid-80s Testarossa.
- In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, the Cheetah resembles a Ferrari 512 TR Testarossa, albeit without the hidden headlamps, and with the rear lights of an F512 M.
Looking at the shape of the car, its clear to see that it is mid-engine, however when the hood is removed, in Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City, the engine appears to be at the front, possibly due to programming limitations. This is in stark contrast to the design of the Testarossa in general, which has the engine placed behind the passenger compartment, just in front of the rear axle (mid-engine). However, in GTA San Andreas, the design is more faithful to the real-life counterpart, with the engine being evidently placed at the rear of the chassis, while the front is empty. The engine of the Cheetah sounds and looks like a V10.
During one point of game development of GTA III, the Cheetah was known as the Rocket.
Grand Theft Auto V
The Cheetah will be reintroduced in Grand Theft Auto V. Unlike previous in eras, the Cheetah now resembles a Ferrari Enzo/FXX in the front and sides and a Koenigsegg Agera/CCX in the rear end.
GTA III Era
The Cheetah's acceleration is slightly inferior to other sports cars in the game, but handling, speed and braking are far superior to all others. Due to its low suspension, it hugs the road and is not prone to rolling over or spinning out of control when cornering at high speeds. However, GTA III's Cheetah has stiffer suspensions than those of the Banshee, Stinger and Infernus, making it incapable of handling bumps and curbs without compromising stability. For most of the GTA III Era it was made the fastest car, but its top speed was a bit lower in San Andreas.
Modifications (GTA San Andreas)
The Cheetah can be modified at TransFender:
- Car Color 1 ($150)
- Twin Exhaust ($300)
- Upswept Exhaust ($350)
- 2x Nitrous ($200)
- 5x Nitrous ($500)
- 10x Nitrous ($1000)
- Win ($550)
- Fury ($350)
- Alpha ($250)
Side Skirts:
- Side skirts ($500)
- Import ($820)
- Atomic ($770)
- Ahab ($1000)
- Virtual ($620)
- Access ($1140)
- Off Road Wheel ($1000)
- Mega ($1030)
- Grove ($1230)
- Twist ($1200)
- Wires ($1560)
Hydraulics ($1500)
The Transfender in Las Venturas has charges 20% more for each modification except colors.
Anachronism in GTA Vice City Stories
In GTA Vice City Stories, which is set in 1984, the Cheetah was based from the first generation Ferrari Testarossa, which started selling in 1984. The first "red head" didn't sell enough until late 1985. For the sake of having no irregularities about the comparison of the two cars, the developers of the game made the Cheetah scarce in Vice City Stories, spawning only in parking lots.
- VCPD Cheetah : The police version of the normal Cheetah, meant to be a reference to the Ferrari Testarossa's appearance on the 1980s detective show Miami Vice. You can steal it from the two police officers after you get a 3 star wanted level.
- During Grand Theft Auto (mission) in GTA III, the player can obtain a unique candy red Cheetah.
- The GTA Vice City Stories and GTA San Andreas renditions feature variations of wing mirrors, either featuring two on both sides, one on the driver's side or none. Unusually, for some Cheetahs without rear mirrors in GTA Vice City, a blacked-out dashboard strobe light used in the police" Cheetah may be seen.
- When first entered in GTA San Andreas, it may play SF-UR as its default radio station.
- If the player bought it on Easter Basin Docks, it may have a vanity plate reading "IMY AK". This plate also appears on the Feltzer used in End of the Line.
- The bus in Saint's Row, a GTA clone, is also named Cheetah.
- The Cheetah shares a similar engine and horn sound with the Turismo in GTA San Andreas.
- Among all other supercars and sports cars, the Cheetah owns the widest range of modifications in GTA San Andreas.
- When respraying a Cheetah in Vice City Stories, the paintjobs will cycle through either of two sequences. The first one is dark blue -> dark gray -> dark red -> cherry red, and the other is green -> silver -> gold -> white. If you want, per example, a cherry-red Cheetah, don't bother respraying a white one. No matter how many times you respray it, it will never turn out to be red.
Special colors
In the GTA: Liberty City Stories race Wi-Cheetah Run, you race against three Cheetahs, two of which have special colors (brilliant red and sky blue), fireproofing and also tipproofing. They can be obtained using this trick: Start the race as usual, but remain in the starting line until the end of the race. Wait for the other racers to cross the finish line. Then blow it up using your car; you can't touch these vehicles or the car lose their unique traits. Then push that car with firetruck or tank into your garage.
- Cartel Mansion in Cedar Grove, Shoreside Vale, Liberty City.
- In the Francis International Airport parking lot across the fire station.
- Can be seen during the mission Chaperone.
- Used as a trap for Claude in the mission Last Requests.
- Used as the opponents' cars during the missions Turismo and Bling-bling Scramble.
GTA Vice City
- Parking area near Colonel Cortez' yacht in Ocean Beach.
- North of Ricardo Diaz' Mansion, Starfish Island.
- One of the competitors for the Sunshine Autos races.
GTA San Andreas
- Spawns in Rodeo, Los Santos.
- Spawns in Market, Los Santos
- Spawns in The Strip, Las Venturas.
- Spawns in Old Venturas Strip, Las Venturas.
- Spawns sometimes in Doherty, and its surrounding areas.
- Found parked in front of a house in Prickle Pine, Las Venturas (only when wanted for export).
- Importable from Easter Basin, San Fierro after completing export lists. Import cost: $84,000 (Thursday only).
GTA Liberty City Stories
- In the Francis International Airport parking lot across the fire station.
- Cartel Mansion, Cedar Grove, Shoreside Vale (may not always spawn).
GTA Vice City Stories
- Northernmost road on Starfish Island.
- Diaz's Mansion on Starfish Island.
- In front of Lance's hotel in Downtown.
- In the parking lot behind the hospital in Downtown.
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The Music
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Thurs., Aug. 15, 7:30 pm • Orpheum Theatre, 910 Hennepin Ave., Mpls., 1-800-982-2787 or www.HennepinTheatreTrust.org • American contemporary gospel duo, consisting of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell and Trecina "Tina" Atkins-Campbell, featuring elements of soul music, hip hop, funk and jazz.
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Taylor Swift's "Red" Sold 1.21 Million Copies in Its First Week . . . More Than Any Album in 10 Years
TAYLOR SWIFT'S new album "Red" sold 1.21 MILLION copies in its first week . . . that's more than any album has sold in its debut week in 10 YEARS.
--It's the most since EMINEM'S disc "The Eminem Show" surpassed 1.3 million in sales in its first week in 2002. N' SYNC holds the record for the best opening week. Their album "No Strings Attached" sold 2.4 million copies in 2000.
--"Red" is also just the 18th album to sell a million copies in a single week since SoundScan started tracking sales in 1991. Another of those also belongs to Taylor. Her last album, "Speak Now", sold 1.05 million copies in its first week.
--Taylor Tweeted, quote, "They just told me 'Red' sold 1.2 million albums . . . how is this real life?! You are UNREAL. I love you so much. Thanks a million ;)"
Rihanna Is Selling a $250 Version of Her New Album, Which Will Delight Her Richest, Creepiest Fans
RIHANNA'S new album, "Unapologetic", comes out on November 19th . . . but if you're a RICH, CREEPY Rihanna fan, she has a special package prepared for you!
--Rihanna is selling a "Diamonds Executive Platinum Box" version of the album, which is described as, quote, "a limited edition art piece for a true collector." It'll run you a cool $250.
--It includes: A "handwritten personal note" from Rihanna . . . a "custom-made white View-Master with silver detail including a collectible vintage reel of never-before-released 3D images depicting Rihanna's iconic style transformation" ...
--A 40-page custom "Rihanna Notebook" with handwritten notes and lyrics . . . lithographs featuring "never before released" images of Rihanna . . . a unisex shirt with Rihanna on the front . . .
--Plus, Rihanna-branded laptop stickers . . . a poster . . . a 20-minute DVD . . . a special-edition vinyl record featuring remixes of the song "Diamonds" . . . and a two-gigabyte flash drive with Rihanna's photo on it.
--Plus, the actual album, of course.
--If you're a crazy enough Rihanna nut to want all this crap, you can preorder it at RihannaNow.com. It ships on December 11th.
It's Official: Another "Star Wars" Trilogy Is on the Way
In somewhat of a surprise move, Disney has announced that they've purchased GEORGE LUCAS' production company, Lucasfilm, for $4.05 BILLION.
--And even more surprisingly, Disney says a SEVENTH "Star Wars" movie is in the works . . . and will be released in 2015. It's being referred to as "Star Wars, Episode Seven", so it would follow the events of "Return of the Jedi".
--This will be the beginning of a THIRD trilogy, which will include two more movies . . . and potentially more. A Disney suit says, quote, "Our long-term plan is to release a new 'Star Wars' feature film every two to three years.
--"The deal [to acquire Lucasfilm came with] an extensive, and detailed treatment for the next three movies."
--George Lucas will serve as a "creative consultant" on the new "Star Wars" movies, but he won't be writing or directing them. In a statement, he said, quote, "It's now time for me to pass 'Star Wars' on to a new generation of filmmakers."
Gene Hackman Slapped a Homeless Man Who Called His Wife the C-Word
GENE HACKMAN slapped a homeless man who threatened him and called his wife the C-WORD.
--It happened yesterday afternoon outside a restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico, as Gene and his wife were leaving.
--The man reportedly approached them in a threatening manner, then unleashed the profanity. Hackman slapped the guy across the face, and the guy called the cops.
Will Miley Cyrus Have Three Weddings?
The not-always-reliable "Star" tabloid says MILEY CYRUS and LIAM HEMSWORTH will have THREE weddings: One in Los Angeles, one in Miley's home town in Tennessee and one in Liam's home country of Australia.
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(SportsNetwork.com) - The Los Angeles Kings are going to need to count on
goaltender Ben Scrivens for a while longer, but that might not end up being a
bad thing.
Just ask the New Jersey Devils.
The Kings try to extend their winning streak on Thursday night with a second
victory this season over the Devils.
Scrivens has been in net for all four wins, taking over the starting role when
Jonathan Quick suffered a Grade 2 groin strain in a shootout loss in Buffalo
on Nov. 12. The Kings announced on Wednesday that Quick is expected to be
sidelined for another month, putting his possible return sometime around
It will be Scrivens manning the pipes until then and he has been up to the
task in his first season with Los Angeles since being acquired this past
offseason in a deal with Toronto that sent netminder Jonathan Bernier to the
Maple Leafs.
Scrivens has posted a 1.00 goals against average and .963 saver percentage
over the four-game winning streak, which included back-to-back shutouts of the
New Jersey Devils and New York Rangers.
The 27-year-old then logged a perfect first period on Tuesday versus the Tampa
Bay Lightning before giving up a goal with 3:43 to play in the second frame.
That ended his shutout streak at 191 minutes, 19 seconds and he ended with 19
saves in a 5-2 win.
"I want to win more than I want shutouts," said Scrivens. "I am happy that we
won. Guys scored some big goals for us, so that is the most important thing.
That should be the story tonight."
Anze Kopitar, Justin Williams and Matt Frattin each posted a goal and an
assist, while Dustin Brown and Dwight King added goals to help Los Angeles
move to 6-0-1 in its last seven games.
Scrivens posted a 26-save shutout versus the Devils on Nov. 15 in his first
ever meeting with the club. That game marked the first time New Jersey and Los
Angeles squared off since the 2012 Stanley Cup Finals, won in six games by the
The Kings have now won four of their past six regular-season meetings with the
Devils following that 2-0 victory. King had the winning goal and Kopitar added
an empty-net tally.
Cory Schneider started that game for the Devils and took yet another tough-
luck loss. He stopped 19 of 20 shots faced and is 1-5-3 in nine starts this
season despite an excellent 1.98 GAA and .918 save percentage.
Schneider is 2-1-0 with a 1.01 GAA and one shutout in three all-time games
versus the Kings and is in line to start tonight after veteran Martin Brodeur
made 22 saves in last night's 4-3 overtime win against the Anaheim Ducks.
Travis Zajac was credited with the game-winner 1:58 into the bonus frame after
the Ducks put the puck into their own net when Ben Lovejoy's clear attempt hit
off teammate Corey Perry's skate and into the goal.
Veteran Jaromir Jagr forced overtime on his eighth goal of the season with
1:01 left in regulation, putting home the rebound of Patrik Elias' wraparound
"We had the puck under control behind the net," Jagr said of his game-tying
goal. "I was just waiting in front of the net. Sometimes the puck doesn't
come. This time it came and I had an open net."
Elias finished with three assists for the Devils, who have won four of their
last five games and are 5-1-1 in the past seven.
Brodeur won his fifth straight start, giving up six goals and posting two
shutouts in that span. He is 7-3-2 on the season in 12 starts with a 2.06 GAA
and .915 save percentage.
New Jersey won the opener of a three-game swing out west and concludes the
trek on Saturday in San Jose.
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Metal Tube Bending - Bending Made EasyWritten by on September 16, 2008 Getting Your Head Around Tube Bending
You may not think you'd have much use for a tube bender when building a car if you're not contemplating fitting a rollcage, but they have plenty of other uses. They come into play while fabricating chassis crossmembers or under cowl braces, whether for adding strength to the cowl or for mounting brake boosters, A/C units, or even pedals. But think smaller, too. How about nerf bars, bumpers, tube grilles, even? Or perhaps for framing out a body, whether 'glass or steel. See, you can bend square tubing as well as round tube, which opens up numerous possibilities. In fact, as is so often the case, once you have a tool, in this case a tube bender, you'll wonder just how you managed without it!
Let's look first at bending square tubing. This is easily achievable with a very basic bender, such as a floor-mounted item readily available from discount tool warehouses. The trick to bending square tube is to be able to "push" the side of the tube on the inside of the bend inward as the bend is formed. Think of the bends on school chair legs, and the like.
We noticed this at Aldana Race Cars and Components in Orange, California, where the crew was using this method to great effect on the inner framework of a glass '27 T they had in the shop when we visited. By bending the tubing, it could follow the contours of the body and doorskins, providing a lightweight yet sturdy framework in thin wall 1-inch square tubing. OK, so it isn't as attractive as round tube, but it does what it's intended to do with minimal fabrication once hidden behind upholstery.
Moving on to bending round tubing, Nate at Aldana tackled a single bend in 1-1/4-inch-diameter, 1/8-inch wall round tube, destined to become a rear radius rod. For this, he used an MB die in a Cranlee hydraulic bender. However, a neat trick we'll share with you is a way to save money by not having to buy dies to fit every diameter of tubing. The die used is for 1-1/21/2-inch tube, but Aldana has fabricated a number of "cheater" dies, which consist of 1/8-inch wall, 1-1/2-inch-diameter tubing first bent in the 1-1/2-inch die, then cut in half so it fits inside the die. This reduces the tube diameter that can be bent to the same as the inside diameter of the cheater die, in this case 1 1/4 inches. Of course, a corresponding 1-1/4 1/4-inch "shoe" or follower has to be fabricated or bought, too. This is the straight former that "follows" the tubing as it is bent.
Next, Nate fabricated the main section of a tubular rear bumper for a '32 coupe. This was formed from 1-1/21/2-inch-diameter seamed tubing, so no need for the cheater die. Aldana likes to place the seam on the inside of the bend to avoid it splitting during the bending process.
We also paid a visit to Kiwi Steve's Hot Rod Shop in Brea, California, for a lesson in bending rollcage tubing and how to notch the ends where two tubes join. Steve is an SCTA tech inspector and is currently putting together a '27 T Bonneville car. He starts any bending job by determining a consistent known point where a bend will begin to form on a piece of tube, much like the way Aldana marks the tubing. In the case of a rollcage, rollbar, or cowl brace, he'll make a mock-up from cardboard to determine the physical limitations inside the vehicle. Then, he'll use this to draw a fullsize template, usually on the floor by the bender, as that's a nice large flat area to work on! We won't get into the specific diameters and gauges of tubing required for rollcages or rollbars, as they vary depending on the motorsport involved, but would advise you to consult your rule book for such specifications before cutting and bending any tubing.
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Aldana Race Cars uses this die in an inexpensive floor-mounted, manually operated bender to form 1-inch square tubing. The trick to enabling the inside wall to collapse inward is the piece of round rod in the groove of the die.The operation is very simple. Previously marked where the bend is to start, the square tubing is fed into the bender, clamped tight with the mark at the point where the radius will start to form, and the handle pulled until the desired bend radius is achieved.Here's a 1-5/8-inch MB die for illustration purposes, with a 1-3/8-inch cheater die and corresponding shoe.This shot clearly shows the 1-1/4-inch cheater die inside the 1-1/2-inch MB die and its corresponding cheater die in the shoe on the right. The tube is clamped and ready to be bent.With the cheater die inside the MB die, and the tubing clamped in the hydraulic bender, Nate actuated the bender, gently forming the bend in the tube.Things can go wrong really quickly here, but using the gauge on the bender ensures the bend can be repeated to exactly the same angle, useful since the second radius rod needs to have the same angle bend as the first.
Using a template traced from the rear of a '32 coupe and drawn on card, the angle of the bend at the end of the bumper, where it will wrap around the corner of the body, is determined and then formed in the same way as the radius rod tubing. The mark on the tube is where the radius will start to form and is placed in the hydraulic bender exactly at the edge of the die.The bumper obviously requires a bend at each end, which is where things get a little more complicated, as each bend has to be the same angle (easy, thanks to the gauge on the bender, though Nate also checked it with this angle-finder), equidistant from the centerline of the bumper, and in the same plane.The template is used to mark the centerline then from there, the position where the radius will start to form can be marked on the tube.Using a digital gauge, the tube is leveled, as is the already angled end, ensuring the second bend will be at the same angle.With the ends cut to length, Nate checked the fit by holding the bumper against the rear of the '32. All it needs now are a couple of brackets to bolt it to the body.With a little practice, you'll be forming pieces like this trans crossmember, which features four bends. The trick is to start from the center and work your way out. Oh, and to remember which way the bend has to go. There's nothing worse than getting to the last bend and realizing you've bent it the wrong way!The tape on this pattern shows the point where the bend will start, and is positioned at the edge of the die in the bender. This is a JD2 manual bender, one of the most popular in use.The reason behind making a short section as a pattern is because it enables you to transfer the bend start marks to the template on the floor, and then to the actual workpiece. The fact that it is bent more than 90 degrees is irrelevant; what's needed is the bend that can be laid over the template to transfer the marks
Here's the pattern held against a finished rollbar, showing how accurately the marks on the pattern transfer to the workpiece. Here's a useful tip: Steve always marks the tube (usually writing "bend" on it) on the side of the mark that the bend needs to be formed on. This works as a fail-safe, as it's easy to turn an almost-finished piece of tube into scrap by bending the wrong side of the marks. And, of course, it'll always be the last bend that gets messed up, never the first!This is the top of the rollcage in Steve's personal lakes racer. We're showing this to illustrate the notching required where two tubes meet. A good fit is essential for strength and minimal welding. These will all be TIG welded in time.We showed you this neat Pipemaster tool in our "Rod Shop" section last month, and it's invaluable when determining the angle at which to notch tubing.Here's how to make perfect notches: with a dedicated tube-notcher mounted in a pillar drill. Different-sized hole saws are used to notch varying diameters of tubing.Another tip is to use a drum or barrel sander to clean the notch after cutting, as well as to remove any excess metal from inside the tube, since you'll never remove the rattling swarf inside the tubes once it's welded together!


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You ever wonder what Alteils homepage is missing? You ever wonder why a lot of people don't even register to the game that look at the homepage? Well wonder no more! I have the answer! There is not a single screenshot, video, or demo to show off the game on the homepage. There is no way for prospective players to have any idea as to what the game is nor how it is played until they actually get into a game.
This is a huge no no! When I first signed up for the game there was a demo and I checked it out before I ever registered. If I was to come to our current homepage now. I would have no clue what alteil is other than it being a collectible card game. I would want to know more info on it before I registered to the game. If I came here now and had no idea what it was I would just click the close button and moved on.
I know most people want to see screenshots and previews of games before trying them out themselves. I would highly suggest putting some screenshots up in the homepage. Including a few videos youtube videos of battles even. Also bring back the demo! But this time make the cards actual alteil cards. Not modded cards that are changed to benefit the demo. Otherwise its missleading.
An example of why screenshots are needed would be this:
Lets say you go to a store and at the store they are selling two video games. One game is called Fighters and another is called Assassins. On the Fighters game you see pictures of the game being played and a brief explanation of the game on the back. Now on the Assassins game all you see are the words Assassins an action video game. Nothing else. Which game would you be more likely to pick up? Obviously the Fighters one, because you can already see info on it, and you will know before hand whether it is something you will have an interest in trying. Sure a few people might pick up the Assassins game and try it out, but not nearly as many people as Fighters.
I can Guarantee that you would get more people registering, and trying alteil, if you just simply put these things on the homepage. I can't guarantee that the people will stay, but the more people you have trying out the game, the higher your chances will be of getting players that will stay.


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Paul Motian is recognized as one of the most influential drummers, percussionists and bandleaders in jazz. Motian first came to prominence as a member of the the legendary Bill Evans Trio in the early 1960s. The drummer, who lived alone in a rent-controlled, New York apartment for most of his life, had no children of his own, but was especially close to his niece, Thomaston artist Cindy McGuirl. When he died in 2011, Motian left his estate and life's work with McGuirl, who, has started a radio show dedicated to keeping her uncle's jazz legacy alive.
"It's 9 o'clock and welcome to Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet. I'm going to start the show with a Zoot Simms tune from Jazz Alive! A Night At The Half Note."
That's Cindy McGuirl, who has the elements of today's show in front of her in the studio at community radio station WRFR in Rockland: that gig with Zoot Sims; Trio '64, Paul Motian's final record with Bill Evans; an unreleased album with another pianist, Joey Castro; some pages from the drummer's unpublished autobiography.
"Two weeks at the Dream Bar in Miami with Zoot Sims," said McGuril, on the air reading a selection from Paul Motian's autobiography. "March 31st, 1959 to April 12th, with a matinee on Sunday afternoon. Can I bring my wife? Sure. Most of the time, I tried to convince Sam to stay in our hotel room when I was playing. Our marriage was in bad shape. Sam was drinking heavily. She might create a scene if she came in the club."
"He was my mother's brother," McGuirl said.
We're at McGuirl's house now in Thomaston, inside her weaving and printmaking studio. Motion lived in New York. McGuirl grew up in Cranston, Rhode Island.
"You know, he would come visit," she said. "So we spent time with him. But he was on the road and traveling a lot. Kind of what I had with him was a really strong telephone relationship. We talked on the phone a lot, for years and years."
McGuirl spent more one-on-one time with Motian, who never had children of his own, in the final ten years of his life. The drummer had stopped touring, but was still gigging regularly in New York at the Village Vanguard and other clubs. Motian died in November 2011 of blood cancer.
"He made a will and, you know, tried put things in order. I was like, Oh, well, you've got to tell me what you want me to do. And he was like, Oh, you don't have to do anything! On the other hand, he saved everything."
So much archival material that McGuirl needed to rent storage space at an undisclosed location near the waterfront in Rockland to store and sort through it all.
"So like in here there's his drums and his cymbals," McGuirl said pointing to a stack of hard shell cases inside the Rockland office.
Personal, leather-bound journals, logs from recording sessions, recording contracts, Motian's stereo system and record collection, unreleased rehearsal cassettes, multiple drafts of his autobiography and scrapbooks from his tours and travels.
"This one I love....cause I think there's a misconception about fame and success and all that," she said.
McGuirl said Motian lived hand to mouth in the late '60s and early '70s. She reads from one of his scrapbooks.
"1977. I'm so far ahead my time that I'm an antique, before I'm a success," she said. "It costs $35 for a record and/or records that I recorded in the early '60s. But I can't get a gig for my band."
"Welcome back to Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet," McGuirl said on her show returning from a break. "And I'm going to read some more. In the summer of 1962, Gary Peacock became a member of the trio. Cannonball Adderlly recommended him."
Bill Evans, Garry Peacock and Paul Motian playing "Always" from the album Trio '64. Uncle Paul's Jazz Closet airs the first three Friday's of the month at 9:00 am on WRFR in Rockland.
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Photos by Jay Field.


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WBIR Evan Johnson
Ever since I was a young boy, I've always wanted to be a television news reporter. I remember being at my grandparents' home where I would sit behind their coffee table pretending to read the news. I finally got my big break when I was 15 years old and I haven't stopped since.
I was born and raised in Lake Charles, LA, and attended McNeese State University, where I served as the university's Ambassador and was a member of its nationally recognized Speech & Debate team.
I was also one of 100 college students selected from across the nation to attend the International Radio & Television Society's (IRTS) Minority Career Workshop in New York City.
After receiving my Bachelor of Science degree in Mass Communications with a double-minor in sociology and theatre, I started working as a paid, professional news reporter and anchor for KPLC-TV in my hometown.
While there I reported on many big stories, including the devastating effects of the 2008 hurricanes Gustav and Ike. After leaving KPLC, I then made my way east to WTOC-TV in Savannah, GA and reported on lots of breaking stories. Now, I am glad to be in Vol Nation working for WBIR-TV.
When I'm not telling your stories, there's no telling where you may see me. I enjoy being out in the city trying new things. I also enjoy playing tennis and running. And some days I just want to sit at home and enjoy a good book or some good TV shows (reality shows and game shows are my guilty pleasures). One thing many people don't know about me is I am an excellent trumpet player and I was a drum major for the Washington-Marion Magnet High School Marchin' Jukebox band!
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Packers' Worst Draft Ever Set Tone For Decade
Those of us who lived through the 1980s Green Bay Packers would like to forget the experience. Other than the 1989 season, the whole decade was pretty much a loss. The highlights were few and far between. Sure, we got some good shots in on the Chicago Bears. Charles Martin killed their shot for a […]
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ISES aims to bring recent developments in solar energy, both in research and applications, to the attention of decision makers and the general public, in order to increase the understanding and use of this non-polluting resource in everyday life. ISES promotes research, development and the use of technologies which are directly or indirectly fuelled by the sun and which minimise the consequences of energy use. These technologies can provide sustainable solutions for the supply of energy in both industrialised and developing countries.
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The official magazine of ISES covers all areas of renewable energy ranging from biomass to wind energy, solar architecture to fuel cells.
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Purus Project in Brazil Submitted for CCBS Public Comment Period
In the world's largest rainforest, the Purus Project involves numerous local and international partners that will protect nearly 90,000 acres from slash-and-burn forest clearing and prevent a million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.
Avoided deforestation projects are critical because about 20 percent of global warming is attributed to deforestation, which reduces the Earth's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. Moreover, fallen trees decompose and release methane, a heat-trapping gas about 23 times more potent than CO2.
The Purus Project was successfully validated to the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and to the Climate, Community and Biodiversity Standard (CCBS) with Gold Distinction in January 2013. The Project was then successfully verified to the VCS and CCBS in December 2013 and October 2014. The Project is now being reviewed for its third verification to assess the Project's performance from January 1st, 2014 to December 31st, 2014.
To review the complete Project Documents and to submit comments between Tuesday, July 14th and Thursday, August 13th, please visit: http://www.climate-standards.org/2012/10/20/the-purus-project-a-tropical-forest-conservation-project-in-acre-brazil/
The Purus Project is a Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) project that will preserve the area's rich biodiversity, including scarlet macaws, Amazon River dolphins and squirrel monkeys. There are also a variety of social projects and activities to mitigate deforestation pressures and benefit the local communities. In addition, the Purus Project will provide essential ecosystem services such as erosion control and water filtration.
Climate, community and biodiversity benefits between January 1st, 2014 and December 31st, 2014 included, but were not limited to: a reduction in the Project Area's deforestation; preservation of biologically diverse habitats; completion of a biodiversity study using motion-sensitive wildlife camera traps; installation of a permanent phone at the Project headquarters; medical assistance provided to approximately 180 local community members; and initiation of granting official land title to several local communities.
Hacienda Owners Association Begins 2015 with Renewed Sustainability Commitment
The year is off to a strong start for Pleasanton, California's Hacienda Owners Association. After a year of community, green business and environmental awards and recognitions, Hacienda Owners Association has renewed its Carbonfree® Business Partnership program for 2015. With this year's renewal, Hacienda Owners Association has neutralized almost 770,000 pounds of greenhouse gas emissions over the program's nine years. That's equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions sequestered by almost 9000 tree seedlings planted and grown for ten years.
Hacienda is the largest development of its kind in Northern California. Over 11 million square feet of existing, mixed-use, transit-oriented space is occupied by some 650 companies that locally employ approximately 18,000 people. The project provides a home to everything from small offices to regional centers to large campuses for company headquarters. In addition, Hacienda also features homes to some 4,000 residents, featuring a full spectrum of living choices from stylish rental units to single family detached homes.
Operationally, Hacienda has advanced several initiatives to promote a sustainable workplace. These efforts start in the park's management office, which has been recognized as a green business under the Alameda County Green Business Program. Hacienda's management office went through a rigorous analysis to be certified as a business in good standing under the program and has worked with the county and other Hacienda businesses to help them to achieve the same certification.
"In addition to managing our business using a number of best practices required for this designation, we felt it was important to further demonstrate our commitment to these efforts by supporting Carbonfund.org," explains James Paxson, General Manager at Hacienda. "We believe that Carbonfund.org's mission clearly aligns with our objectives and we have encouraged other businesses within our development to likewise consider Carbonfund.org as a component of their own sustainability strategy."
Many Hacienda programs advance activities that help accomplish a number of sustainability goals. Last year, Hacienda was recognized by the Best Workplaces for CommutersSM, a program designed to encourage sustainable transportation innovation, as one of twenty-eight organizations nationwide offering excellence in commuter benefits. Hacienda was also presented with the Pleasanton Chamber of Commerce's Green Business Award as part of their 51st Annual Community Service Awards presentation in 2014. Carbonfund.org is proud to continue its partnership with Hacienda Owners Association in promoting a long-term commitment to environmentally responsible operations.
Clean Power Plan May Yield Billions in Economic Benefits and New Jobs
Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their proposed Clean Power Plan. As readers of this blog are already aware, the Clean Power Plan proposes carbon emission standards for coal-fired power plants, which are the single largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S., generating approximately one-third of all domestic greenhouse gas emissions. Some specifics are that under the Clean Power Plan, states must expand their energy sources and use solar (photovoltaic and solar thermal), wind, geothermal, sustainably sourced biomass, biogas, and low-impact hydrology in order to decrease their carbon emissions.
Did you know that renewable energy technologies are characteristically more labor-intensive than intensely mechanized fossil fuel technologies? This means that the potential economic benefits may be substantial; not to mention the significant benefits for our climate and health.
The solar industry employed over 100,000 workers in jobs ranging from solar manufacturing and sales to installation according to the Solar Foundation in 2011. Solar jobs grew by 20% percent in 2013 and 2014 is expected to create 22,000 jobs. Furthermore, these statistics were reported before the EPA plan was released, which may further boost the renewable job sector.
Let's look at wind energy. The amount of domestically manufactured equipment used in wind turbines doubled from 35% in 2006 to 70% in 2011 with 560 factories directly employing 75,000 full-time employees.
The hydroelectric power industry also plays a role. Statistics show in 2009 it employed 250,000 people. As many as 700,000 jobs could be generated if the hydropower industry installs a new capacity of 23,000 – 60,000 megawatts (MW) by 2025. Rounding out our look at the renewable energy sector, the geothermal industry directly employed 5,200 people in 2010.
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) estimated in 2009 that a national, renewable electricity standard attempting to cut 25% of carbon emissions by 2025 would generate 297,000 jobs, $263.4 billion in new capital investment, $13.5 billion in income to farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners, and $11.5 billion in new local tax revenues. Remember, the EPA proposed reducing carbon emissions from existing power plants by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030. So the potential economic benefits may increase over the UCS's estimates.
With these figures, we're not even taking into account a complete picture of the potential economic benefits from expanded renewable energy sources. Think about how direct job creation leads to indirect job creation. For example, when you hire additional employees, you may very well need a larger Human Resources staff.
All of this comes at a time when our country could deeply benefit from economic stimulation. The U.S. economy is still anemic, with unemployment rates remaining high, and a disturbing national debt that's expected to reach $20 trillion by 2020. We must embrace win-win scenarios such as these that combine healing our ailing planet with economic recovery. It's past time to forge the path to a low-carbon future.
Americans Largely Unaware of Global Warming's Impacts on Their Health
Ever come down with Lyme disease? Do you suffer from asthma? Think climate change might have something to do with it? Before you write off this thought as crazy consider the numbers.
The World Health Organization estimates that a minimum of 140,000 people currently die each year around the globe from the effects of climate change. That number does not include the millions more who are made ill from diseases such as asthma, heatstroke or malaria nor does it account for those that are otherwise physically harmed, for example from extreme weather events.
As if these numbers aren't bad enough, Americans are largely unaware of the impact climate change is already having on their health. The Yale Project on Climate Change Communication conducted a nationwide survey this spring asking respondents to give, "their best estimates of the impacts of global warming on human health worldwide – currently and 50 years from now. The largest proportion of respondents (38% to 42%) simply said, 'I don't know.' The next largest proportion (27% to 39%) said either 'no one' or 'hundreds' of people worldwide will die, be made ill or injured by global warming each year, either now or 50 years from now."
"Only 18% to 32% of Americans said, correctly, that each year either 'thousands' or 'millions' of people worldwide will die, be made ill or injured by global warming, either now or 50 years from now."
One look at the conclusion of the health chapter of the recently released 2014 National Climate Assessment demonstrates that hundreds of climate experts see the danger from the global warming review they conducted over the past four years, "Climate change threatens human health and well-being in many ways, including impacts from increased extreme weather events, wildfire, decreased air quality, threats to mental health, and illnesses transmitted by food, water, and disease-carriers such as mosquitoes and ticks. Some of these health impacts are already underway in the United States."
We need to begin making the realization that global warming is here, it's already killing some of us and there is no time to lose in cutting greenhouse gas emissions. Americans are especially prone to think that technology will save us. Perhaps, but perhaps not. A new study argues that climate engineering may not be the answer to averting a climate change catastrophe. You know what will definitely help? Reducing what you can and offsetting the rest. Let's get to it posthaste.
Much Anticipated Carbon Pollution Standards Proposed
The big news this week is that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their proposed Clean Power Plan. Environmental groups and climate change activists have been eagerly awaiting these carbon emission standards for coal-fired power plants.
Power plants are the largest source of carbon pollution in the U.S. and generate approximately one-third of all domestic greenhouse gas emissions. The EPA's proposal, released Monday, will help lower carbon emissions from existing power plants by 30% below 2005 levels by 2030.
The proposed rules are the latest under President Obama's Climate Action Plan. The EPA is charged with proposing commonsense approaches to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from new and existing power plants.
Last June, President Obama announced a series of executive actions to reduce carbon emissions, prepare the country for the impacts of climate change and lead international efforts to address global warming. Learn more about the President's Climate Action plan on the White House web site.
For good or ill, climate change continues to be a politically charged issue, often dividing along party lines. However, many companies recognize that global warming is already impacting their daily business operations and that the problem is only going to get worse if we do not take steps now to embrace a low-carbon future.
Sustainability advocacy nonprofit Ceres coordinated letters of support for the EPA's proposed carbon pollution rule to the Obama Administration and Senate and House majority and minority leaders from 125 companies including the likes of Unilever, VF Corporation and Mars. The letters were also signed by 49 investors managing $800 billion in assets.
Read more about the EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan at http://www2.epa.gov/carbon-pollution-standards/clean-power-plan-proposed-rule.
Think Nearly 100% Renewable Energy in Less than 50 Years is Impossible? Think Again
Within one generation, by 2050, the U.S. can gradually and almost completely eliminate coal and nuclear power finds a new report out from Greenpeace and the Global Wind Energy Council. The report, "Energy [R]evolution – A Sustainable USA Energy Outlook," released last week details the steps we need to take to change greenhouse gas emitting systems such as electricity, heating and transportation. If we follow the groups' blueprint, the country is estimated to reduce carbon emissions 39% percent below 2005 levels by 2025 and 60% below 2005 levels by 2030.
This report is the latest in a series of global, national and regional Energy [R]evolution scenarios found at www.energyblueprint.info. "The Energy [R]evolution demonstrates that transitioning to a renewable energy economy can free resources for economic development. It means more and better jobs, greater energy independence, and it is more democratic as citizens attain more control of energy production. Compared with the Energy Information Agency energy outlook, the transition to renewables creates more jobs at every stage of the energy transition, with more than 34% more jobs by 2030."
The Energy [R]evolution's goal is to, "wean the economy off dirty fuels as thoroughly and quickly as possible, and in a way that is technologically, politically, and ecologically realistic." Although this report focuses on the United States, it is, "part of a global analysis showing how the international economy can transition to nearly 100% renewable energy by 2050, while assuming no new 'breakthrough technologies'."
Specifically, the report outlines how by 2050 renewable energy sources could provide:
- Roughly 97% of U.S. electricity production
- 94% of the country's total heating and cooling demand
- About 92% of America's final energy demand
"The most recent National Climate Assessment makes it very clear that we need national policies to expedite a clean energy economy," said Kyle Ash, senior legislative representative for Greenpeace USA.
"Fortunately, the energy market is phasing out coal and phasing in renewable energy at a rapid pace, but this must be quickened to avoid climate consequences much worse than the wildfires, droughts, and superstorms the country is already experiencing," said Ash.
Indeed, the Energy [R]evolution sounds like a good way to start putting the brakes on global warming and engender the truly transformative change we must undertake immediately to avoid catastrophic climate change. The time has come for us to embrace a low-carbon future.
Tower Companies Maintain Long-Term Commitment to Carbon Neutral Operations
How does a progressive building design firm demonstrate its commitment to sustainable architecture beyond its client projects? One way is to incorporate a commitment to environmentally responsible operations into the company's core mission, as The Tower Companies has achieved.
The Tower Companies strives to develop eco-progressive real estate and sustainable building projects that surpass traditional approaches to the built environment, teach people how to engage with their surroundings, promote the balance of body and mind, optimize human achievement, and respect our planet.
As a US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Partner and Green Power Partner, The Tower Companies consistently works to reduce its impact on the global environment by completing a corporate-wide inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The company sets long-term reduction goals and annually reports progress to the EPA, The Climate Registry and to stakeholders through the Tower Companies Sustainability Report.
In 2008, The Tower Companies met their stated goal to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, officially becoming "carbon neutral." The Tower Companies has continued to maintain this status, working with The Climate Registry, to improve the energy efficiency of its buildings by further reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as electricity and water usage. In 2013, Carbonfund.org assisted The Tower Companies in neutralizing its annual Scope 1 and 3 emissions that could not be reduced any further. The Tower Companies chose to support a renewable energy landfill gas project that measurably reduces its operational emissions by capturing methane gas produced by the landfill and using it to produce electricity. For its ongoing commitment to sustainability, The Tower Companies have been recognized with National Leadership Awards by both the US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Energy.
Green building starts with efficient use of resources. It moves to how the site selection, construction and ultimate operation affect the environment - today and for generations to come. The Tower Companies' own commitment to measuring, reducing and neutralizing is operational emissions demonstrates this commitment to green building strategies, and Carbonfund.org is proud to assist in these efforts.
Lowering Greenhouse Gas Emissions Yields Additional Benefits Worth Billions
Carbonfund.org supports carbon offset projects that clearly benefit the environment and fight climate change. A recent study highlights how projects such as ours offer even more than combating global warming alone. They can provide additional benefits ranging from employment to health, which is important to countries' economies and limited budgets.
Often the question is posed as whether to cut emissions or use the funds to stimulate the economy. But we can have the best of both worlds with certified carbon-cutting projects; particularly projects in poor countries. And the numbers add up to billions in additional benefits.
Carbon credit certifier, the Gold Standard Foundation, in a partnership with WWF Switzerland commissioned a peer-reviewed study from Australia-based Net Balance. Economists analyzed the environmental and socioeconomic benefits from clean energy or Gold Standard-approved carbon reduction projects.
The report found, "Robustly designed and audited greenhouse gas mitigation projects... deliver far more than carbon emission reductions, meaning it is no longer necessary to choose between climate and other environment and development outcomes."
The study analyzed more than 100 initiatives including building wind farms, planting trees, installing water filtration systems and distributing clean stoves to discourage people from burning wood or charcoal. Then the report identified areas beyond greenhouse gas cuts where there was a potential benefit from projects, such as local economies, employment, health and biodiversity.
The report gives a couple examples; the first shows how three water filtration systems throughout Africa and Asia deliver health benefits such as less air pollution, which is valued at more than $300 million annually. The second example illustrates how 54 Gold Standard-certified wind farms created jobs worth $12 million a year while contributing a total $100 million per year to countries' balance of payments.
Gold Standard Program projects generate carbon credits that can be bought by individuals, businesses and organizations to offset their own carbon footprints. Learn more about Carbonfund.org's carbon reduction projects at http://www.carbonfund.org/projects.
National Climate Assessment Finds Warming Could Surpass 10 Degrees
The National Climate Assessment was released this week, which summarizes climate change's impacts on the United States, now and in the future. Produced by a team of more than 300 experts and guided by a 60-member Federal Advisory Committee, the study was also extensively reviewed by the public, federal agencies and a panel of the National Academy of Sciences.
The report finds that if greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase, global warming could exceed 10 degrees by the end of the century. A quote from the study's overview says, "This National Climate Assessment concludes that the evidence of human-induced climate change continues to strengthen and that impacts are increasing across the country."
This scientific report is mandated by Congress and is the pinnacle of years of work by hundreds of the nation's leading climate experts. They reviewed the scientific literature and summarized how climate change is affecting our country. The two main conclusions are:
The planet's climate is changing; it is apparent across the U.S. and the last 50 years' worth is chiefly due to human activities, particularly the burning of fossil fuels.
Extreme weather is on the rise in recent decades and new, stronger evidence confirms that some of these increases are human-caused.
Our homes, food, water and the very air we breathe are being affected.
Global warming is more than something that our children and future generations will face. It is our reality now. Climate change is already affecting our country and economy. Now that the situation is hitting home, perhaps we will start to make the changes we must make to reduce our carbon footprints and fund clean energy projects.
Read the most recent National Climate Assessment's Overview here.
Automobile Industry Moving in the Right Direction to Meet Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) jointly created a National Program of standards for light-duty vehicles that lower greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improve fuel economy. Cars and light trucks' GHG emissions standards in the 2012 model year, the first year of the 14-year program, were 296 grams of GHG/mile. The EPA reports automakers' overall GHG performance was, on average, 286 grams of GHG/mile, which is 9.8 grams of GHG/mile below what the 2012 standards required. The EPA says, the automobile industry is "off to a good start".
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Ghostflame Warrior
The Ghostflame warrior is able to enter a semi-solid state, which makes him harder to hit, grants him the ability to ignore material stuff, and allows him to partially shape its appearance. When going into a Ghostflame State, he can become increasingly difficult to hit the more experienced he gets.
Just some mental notes; this dude should have full BAB and possibly extra monk attacks from some level onwards. Fort/will/ref: b/g/g. HD: 1d8.
Making a Ghostflame Warrior
On the plus side, Ghostflame Warriors are versatile and have quite a bit of staying power, due to their partial etherealness. On the down side, they do not have the ability to do the tremendous amounts of damage some other classes are capable of. The most important abilities for a Ghostflame Warrior are Dexterity, because of its influence on AC, and Wisdom, because some class skills are based on that. Ghostflame Warriors get along fine with most classes. They have a special preference for monks, as they use a lot of the same moves. Fighters and Barbarians tend to look down upon the class's perceived unfairness, seeing etherealness as "cheating". Wizards, Sorcerers and similar full casters shun the Ghostflame Warrior for it's reliance on physical combat, although they are curious about the abilities gained at the higher levels. Especially Wizards tend to be very interested in the workings behind them. Divine casters are wary of the ethereal aspect of the class, with some individuals thinking it is "unnatural" or "sacrilegious". Monks appreciate both the life ethics and battle prowess of the Ghostflamers. Rogues find the ability to walk through walls very interesting, as can be expected. Bards tend to enjoy a good show, and fights between experienced Ghostflamers tend to be spectacular, and in the culture it arose in a fairly common occurrence.
Abilities: The Ghostflame Warrior can turn partially ethereal, which makes it more difficult to hit and allows him to bypass material objects.
Races: Originally developed by a human monk, most Ghostflame Warriors are humans, though there is little reason for other races not to take the class. Among the savage humanoids this class is very rare, only taken by those who have grown up in more civilized areas.
Alignment: Any.
Starting Gold: Euhm, as monk, I guess.
Starting Age: As Fighter.
Class Skills (Skill Points::6 + Int modifier per level, 24 at 1st level)
Balance (Dex), Bluff (Cha), Climb (Str), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Gather Information (Cha), Hide (Dex), Intimidate (Cha), Jump (Str), Listen (Wis) Move Silently (Dex), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Search (Int), Sleight of Hand (Dex), Spot (Wis), Swim (Str), Tumble (Dex), |}
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the Ghostflame Warrior.
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: The Ghostflame Warrior is not proficient with armor or shields, and only with simple weapons.
Ghostflame State: The Ghostflame warrior can enter a semi-ethereal state once each day, where his body appears as a bluish purplish flame. This has multiple effects. Firstly, the Ghostflamer uses his Dex modifier in stead of his attack modifier on attack rolls, and his wisdom modifier to AC and Damage rolls instead of their respective modifiers. This effect lasts for a number of rounds equal to his wisdom modifier. The character uses his wisdom for any strength or dex related skills, and cannot handle material objects unless they have the Ghost Touch special ability. The Ghostflame Warrior uses this ability as a standard action once per day at first level, with an additional use per day at 4th level and every four levels thereafter (8th, 12th, 16th tc.). Any armor heavier than light armor does not enter the ghostflame state, but any equipment the character wears changes with him.
Partial Etherealness: At third level, the Ghostflame warrior adds his wisdom modifier to his AC, in addition to his dex modifier, as he learns how to "fade out" parts of his body.
Fearsome Visage: At fourth level, the Ghostflame Warrior learns how to change his appearance to be more scary. As a free action, he can adopt a more intimidating appearance, which allows him to add his class level to intimidate checks. This ability works only when in a Ghostflame state.
Alter Shape: The Ghostflame warrior learns to take on additional forms at fifth level, being able to appear as any shape he chooses. This ability works only when in Ghostflame state, and cannot be used with the Controlled Fading class ability.
Wise One: The Ghostflame Warrior learns special techniques to improve his mind. At fifth level and every five levels thereafter he gains a cumulative +1 bonus to his Wisdom score (+2 at tenth, +3 at fifteenth, etc).
Ghost Touch: At fifth level, the Ghostflame Warrior has achieved a level of control over his fading which allows him to handle weapons and other objects as if they had the ghost touch special ability
Applied Etherealness: At sixth level, the Ghostflame Warrior gains additional control over fading in and out parts of his body. He may choose to ignore armor- and shield bonuses to AC at this point. This ability works only when in ghostflame state and not when wielding weapons.
Large Flame: The Ghostflame warrior learns to focus more power into his ghostflame state, and is able to grow in size. At seventh level, the character can grow one size category, and at 14th level, the character can grow two size categories. This ability works only when in Ghostflame state, and cannot be used with the Controlled Fading class ability.
Controlled Fading: At tenth level, the Ghostflame Warrior has achieved such control over his ghostflame state, that he can use his class abilities as if he were in ghostflame state all the time.
Quench Ghostflame: At eleventh level, the Ghostflame Warrior learns how to quench his ghostly appearance, allowing him to remain invisible, even after attacking. The Ghostflame warrior can still be seen with See Invisibility and any way to see onto the Ethereal Plane. This ability can be used only when in Ghostflame State.
Applied Etherealness: At twelth level, the Ghostflame Warrior learns how to use his partial ethereal state to use walls and other features to his advantage, adding his class level on attack rolls. To use this ability, the character must be in a ghostflame state, and there must be some way to take advantage of it (DM's discretion), including moving through furniture, using a wall as a springboard by partially embedding your foot in it for a split second, and sliding through a stairwell or floor to drop on an unsuspecting victim - provided you know where the victim 'is'. This ability can be used as a full attack.
Flaming One:At thirteenth level, the Ghostflame Warrior learns how apply his flame to some effect. He can emit a ball of ghostly flame, which deals 1d6/two levels of cold damage.
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The people in the video (the parents and the chef) have multiple problems with their math. In their division, they skipped the 2 in both videos and moved on to the second number as an individual. They should have gone on to add the second number on the end to make a 2 digit number then divide from that. In multiplication, both people did the first step right. Then the chef forgot, when he multiplied the 7 by the 1, that the 1 was actually a 10, so he got 7 instead of 70. In the other video, the mom made the same mistake with the 1 and the 5. In addition, both counted the 1's column correctly but again, the 10's column was counted as 1's instead. This can work for any one digit number and two digit number that the first digit in the two digit number is smaller than the one digit number. Also, the second digit of the two digit number has to be smaller than the one digit number. The two digit number also has to be divisible by the one digit number for it to be a trick. For example, 48÷6 could work
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