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Coming in for regular cleanings with one of our excellent dental hygienists will help keep your gums in great shape, but what you do at home matters as well. Brush twice daily and floss every evening. Our hygienists will be happy to show you good brushing and flossing technique.
Other steps you can take to prevent gum disease include:
- Don't smoke or chew tobacco
- Eat a healthy diet full of fresh fruits and vegetables
- Use an antiseptic mouthwash. We'll be happy to recommend one.
- If you have a health condition that can affect your dental health such as diabetes, heart disease, or cancer, please let us know so that we can take extra steps to help keep your gums healthy.
Periodontal disease is a condition that includes "pocketing" of the gum tissue around teeth as well as bone loss. It can be treated and maintained, but often requires an initial "deep cleaning" called scaling and root planing, followed by more frequent visits throughout the year for periodontal maintenance cleanings.


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A mini-firestorm erupted recently in response to the EPA's attempt to stall on a regulation to clean up mercury pollution from industrial plants; environmentalists see the move as a political cave in the face of a newly empowered congressional opposition.
The political case for stalling may be powerful: members of the incoming majority in Congress have pledged to make EPA an issue, bogging down the agency in paperwork and hearings in an attempt to thwart any agency action. Waiting for a year on this rule may be the safest thing to save energy for other priorities, allowing EPA to return to this issue when the political tides have turned.
But on the merits (lives saved, illness avoided, and net economic benefit created) punting on these rules is a mistake with real-life, out-of-the beltway consequences.
EPA has analyzed this issue for twenty years, conducted dozens of analyses and studies, and gathered information from hundreds of experts. In EPA's proposed rule, the result of all of this analysis was made clear: the massive environmental gains outweigh the costs of compliance.
One complaint raised is that most of the quantified environmental benefits come not from mercury, the target of the rule, but in so-called "co-benefits" -- reduction in other pollutants that will save lives across the country. The correct response is: "So what?" Regardless of the regulated pollutant, the rule will generate large scale returns.
More importantly, Congress gave the agency very specific statutory instructions on how to set these standards, and EPA's job is largely a straightforward application of the law. All of the additional analysis and political huffing and puffing in the world will not change EPA's duties, unless Congress wants to weaken the standards for hazardous air pollutants -- an unlikely prospect.
After twenty years of study, the time to move forward has come. This rule has been vetted and re-vetted by an alphabet soup of entities: multiple offices at EPA, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, the Council on Environmental Quality, the Department of Commerce and other affected agencies; it's been through four presidential administrations. If the rule does not proceed, it is not for lack of review.
In political terms, it may be a wise choice to ignore the evidence and try to buy some time. The President and his team certainly have a lot on their hands and are likely looking for ways to avoid damage. But in terms of the health and economic well-being of the American public, this dragging of heels is a dangerous decision.

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CFD analysis of the impulse flow damping by the specially shaped nozzle
The vibrations and noise caused by pressure pulsations are one of the major problems in volumetric compressors manifolds. There is still no easy solution for this problem. Passive damping of those pulsations is possible using specially shaped nozzle placed in place of the straight tube. Experimental analysis of the pressure pulsations damping caused by a nozzle is possible however only some arbitrary chosen nozzle shapes can be investigated. The analysis of damping of the impulse flow by the nozzle using CFD simulation is more general and gives the possibility to estimate the nozzle influence on the pulsating flow in theoretical way, so many different shapes can be investigated. In this paper examples of impulse flow damping factors for three different nozzles have been shown.
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Waltz for piano from "The Toreador," based on melodies by Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton. Cover is illustrated in color and is stamped with "C. Taphouse & Son, Magdalen St", the music shop in Oxford (UK) where this piece was sold. Cover also contains autograph of Ivan Caryll. Plate number 21386.
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Jon Bellion's The Glory Sound Prep tour stopped at the Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park in Indianapolis, IN on August 2nd. Supporting Jon Bellion were soul pop group Lawrence, and singer songwriter Marc E. Bassy. Continue reading
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Show Review & Photo Gallery: Chase Atlantic & Lauren Sanderson
The One's to Watch Tour brought the heat to the Deluxe Room at Old National Centre in Indianapolis, IN on July 16th. For opening act Lauren Sanderson, it was her hometown show and her fans showed up. Opening with The Only One every fan had their hands in the air and were screaming lyrics back to her. She was one of the most thankful artists I've ever seen. She recently get out of a crappy record deal, and donned a fan made shirt that read, "former epic recording artist and now madly, wildly, independent as HELL recording artist, Lauren Sanderson." She announced her debut album coming soon, and played an unreleased song, Hotel Room. Overall, Lauren Sanderson did not disappoint and it was great to have her home for one night.
Photo Review: I See Stars at Soundbar Orlando 1/26 (Acoustic)
Recently our photojournalist Savannah Rowley had the privilege of seeing I See Stars acoustic tour in Orlando, FL at Soundbar. The tour only had members Devin Oliver and Brent Allen, and Oliver explained exactly why that was – "you may be thinking why are only two members here? We figured we'd give the guys a break and make it more intimate. We aren't breaking up, in fact we're working on new music."
Photo Review: Bring Me The Horizon "First Love" World Tour – Orlando, FL 1/25/19
On January 25th the legendary band Bring Me The Horizon, whose been around for 15 years released their latest album Amo. It was also the same night they took over the CFE Arena in Orlando, FL for night two of their North American leg of the "First Love" world tour, and our photojournalist Savannah Rowley was there to capture all the action. With supporting acts Fever 333 and Thrice, this was one night we won't forget.
Starting the night off was Fever 333 featuring frontman Jason Butler, previously known in the band Letlive; and damn the band really knew how to put on a show. Playing familiar songs such as "Made in America", "Burn It" and "Trigger" – once Butler got into the crowd, he spoke about their song "Made in America" and how it relates politically to today's society, as well as keeping the safety of their fans a main priority, including a shoutout to all the women in the arena that night.
Next up was Thrice, well known for their songs "Only Us", "Hurricane", and "The Earth Will Shake" the band continued the night with full-fledged rock while anticipated fans waited for Bring Me The Horizon to take the stage.
Lastly, the band everyone was waiting to see, Bring Me The Horizon took the stage. Opening with "i apologise if you feel something" off their latest album Amo, they dove into their hit single "Mantra" followed by Sempiternal's "House of Wolves." The band continued to play hits off of their latest album Amo such as "Wonderful Life" and "Medicine", including a first live performance of "Nihilist Blues." They played popular songs off Sempiternal and That's the Spirit such as "Sleepwalking", "Can You Feel My Heart" and "Doomed." The whole time you could see the smile on Oliver Sykes face as he sang into the crowd. I believe this is the band's happiest time and they can only go up with their latest album release and this tour.
Overall what an amazing show, you definitely don't want to miss this tour when it comes through your area. You can buy tickets to upcoming shows here. We can't wait till these bands come back!


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So are you in the same boat as others where they feel you really have to stretch out your funds to make ends meet? Well, you are not alone, if that makes you feel any better.
More than 55% of workers, from all facets of occupations, say they have been and are expecting to live the paycheck to paycheck lifestyle, just to make the ends meet. This is an increase from around 40%, which was just a few short years ago, according to the survey.
So if you are wanting to map out some type of financial plan, your situation makes it a little difficult. The results showed that more than 1/3, or 38%, are unable to put any amount of money aside for saving and investment purposes. Only 29% of those surveyed, claimed they are able to only put aside around $100 or less every month.
More than 20% also stated that they have to hold down more than one job to make ends meet, as in keeping up with paying monthly expenses. So the result is that over 65% are not actively participating in any type of retirement fund planning.
These findings are obviously a big concern, but to top financial experts, is not a surprise. The bigger concern is that there is a greater risk in the upcoming years as a full fledged recession hangs over the unstable economy. The most effected are those who live paycheck to paycheck. These are the ones who are the most vulnerable to any type of economic downturn.
So in these hard times, what is required is a need for better financial literacy. Regardless of how much these employee's are earning, most are not taking advantage and making the most out of the money that they earn.
One of the main reasons for the current financial crisis in the United States is that a lot of the Americans had access to easy credit the past few years, where they could borrow money without will, but also without fully understanding the consequences of what they were getting into. These individuals were spending way beyond their means and most are unfortunately a few paychecks away from being living on the street.
The survey showed that women are the most vulnerable and are much more likely to be living the paycheck to paycheck lifestyle, this at 60%, where men were at 49%.
So comparing male and female demographics, 70% of men versus 59% of women claimed they saved a portion of their paychecks for a retirement fund every month. A greater proportion of women however, stated they have some type of monthly budget in place. But as cash crunch emergencies occur, having a set budget does not necessarily mean staying within that budget.
So for individuals, just like businesses, going over that set budget has negative consequences and directly affects the bottom line.
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1. Preheat oven to 425. Peel or slice off the top rind of the brie and scrape out a small amount of cheese to form a shallow hollow in the center. Place the cheese in a small baking dish like a pie pan. (If you plan on transferring the cheese to a serving dish after it's baked, line the pie pan with a square of parchment paper.)
2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and white sugar to a boil.
3. Add cranberries, vanilla extract, orange zest, ginger, nutmeg and brown sugar. Simmer until cranberries have popped. The smell will be fabulous!
4. Spoon the cranberry mixture on top of the brie.
5. Bake 8-12 minutes. Transfer carefully to a serving plate, drizzle honey and use rosemary to garnish.
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Domino's: We're Reinventing Pizza Near Saint Petersburg
When you've got a hankering for a cheese-loaded slice of mouthwatering pizza, we know you're craving only the best pizza near Saint Petersburg. You want a heavenly pizza topped with a robust tomato sauce, expertly sliced pepperoni, heaping piles of melted mozzarella and a golden-brown crust that's both crispy and chewy. You want a slice of the perfect pizza. You want Domino's.
At Domino's near Saint Petersburg, we make it fast and easy to get the fresh pizza you're craving. Order your pizza over the phone or online, or visit a Domino's near you to place a carryout order.
First, start by selecting from one of our handmade crusts, like our hand-tossed crust that's packed with buttery flavor, a pan crust featuring two colossal layers of cheese, a crunchy thin crust, or even a gluten-free pizza crust! Next, pick your sauce and start piling on your favorite toppings. Don't be shy! Choose as many as you want. Whether you're a freak for sausage and mushrooms or love sweet pineapple and tangy feta cheese, you can be sure your nearest Domino's has it all.
With millions of different ways to craft a single Domino's pizza (yes, we said millions and we mean it), you can be sure we have a slice that suits your tastes. Build your own pizza from scratch or choose from one of our specialty pizzas, like the popular Spinach and Feta, Cali Chicken Bacon Ranch, or MeatZZa™, and have it delivered to your doorstep, today!
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When you order from your Domino's near Saint Petersburg, you'll see that we're pretty serious about pizza delivery. In fact, we're so serious about it that we'll make you a promise. We guarantee that your pizza will arrive toasty hot and fresh at your doorstep, straight from our oven! Want to see how fast we can deliver? After you place your order, use our patented TrackerⓇ to stay up to date on the status of your pizza order. Follow your pie from the moment the sauce is added to the second it leaves our door for delivery... and try not to drool on your phone or computer in the meantime.
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Regular cleanings and checkups are the best way to avoid cavities and to help maintain your oral health. Northern Lights Dental Clinic offers teeth cleanings to patients in North Pole, Alaska, to minimize your risk of any oral health complications. To ensure your oral health, call the office or schedule an appointment online for a dental cleaning.
Dental cleanings begin with an exam. A dental professional at Northern Lights Dental Clinic looks at your gums and teeth, checking for any glaring problems. X-rays will be taken during your regularly-scheduled appointment if required.
Next, it's time for the actual cleaning to begin. The hygienist or dentist will use a scaler to remove plaque and tartar from your teeth. A scaler is a small metal dental instrument.
Depending on the level of tartar buildup, this part of the cleaning process may take some time.
After the plaque and tartar have been carefully scraped from your teeth, the dentist or hygienist uses a polishing toothpaste and high-powered toothbrush to give you an intensive brushing. They will also give you professional flossing. Lastly, you may be given a fluoride treatment to strengthen your teeth until your next cleaning.
Your dental cleaning frequency is unique to you. Some people might be able to go with the standard advice of every six months, while other people with specific issues may need more frequent cleanings. The American Dental Association advises working with your dentist to determine the best cleaning schedule for your personal dental needs.
Even with standard procedures like routine dental cleanings, consulting with the expert team at Northern Lights Dental Clinic about your personal needs is a critical part of getting outstanding care.
Circumstances and situations are different for everyone, especially when it comes to health. The best way to get care for you is not to follow a plan designed for an average person, but rather to follow one developed specifically for you.
Your overall health is linked to your oral health. Your mouth is connected to the rest of your body, and oral health is integral to good health.
The findings of a study published in 2016 suggested that regular dental cleanings could lower the risk of pneumonia. The belief is that dental cleanings cut down on the volume of bacteria entering the lungs.
Kidney disease, diabetes, heart health, and other conditions have also been linked to oral health. Routine dental cleanings, checkups, and maybe most importantly, talking with your dentist, are an integral part of maintaining good health.
If you're due for a dental cleaning, schedule your appointment online or call Northern Lights Dental Clinic today.


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Why it's Great to be a Logistics Consultant in Asia-Pacific
Sometimes, well … most of the time actually, I'm so busy looking into the future for Logistics Bureau and all our spin-off companies, as well as being up to my eyes in the present day-to-day, that I forget to take those golden moments of reflection that every entrepreneur (logistics consultant or not) has a right to enjoy. However a situation just a few weeks ago gave me worthwhile cause to do just that. Looking Back—But Only for a Moment It was only after the web conference that it dawned on me. There we were; my three senior management...read more
What's in Your Supply Chain Insurance Portfolio?
The last few years have provided a number of opportunities (if that's the best expression) to test what happens when disaster strikes at the heart of just one link in today's convoluted supply chains. Flooding in Thailand, the Japanese earthquake and tsunami, and a number of other disasters left companies across the world struggling to make products available to their customers and remain profitable. With that in mind, does your company have adequate supply chain insurance to cover against all eventualities? How Much Supply Chain Insurance is enough? Of course there might always be circumstances in which...read more
5 Quick Tips for Handling Seasonal Supply Chain Peaks
There's a "ber" in the month, which means that for some, the festive season has arrived. Certainly in supply chain circles, it's time to start anticipating the seasonal uplift in throughput and making plans to meet the extra demand. If this will be your first Christmas in a supply chain management role or you just need some ideas to avoid being caught out by the seasonal flood of orders, the following five tips for handling seasonal supply chain peaks should help you to plan ahead more effectively. 1. Extend your DC storage boundaries Exceeding the standard capacity...read more
5 Tips for Selecting a Logistics Consulting Firm
As you may be aware, a large part of what we do at Logistics Bureau Group is helping supply chain and logistics companies improve their business through our consulting services. That means that since The Logistics Bureau was launched back in 1997, we've had plenty of practice in understanding the customers who call on us for assistance. As one who has made a career from matching consulting specialists to customers, I ought to be able to offer some guidance to you, the prospective customer; whether you are looking for a logistics consultant right now, or will be...read more
Make Sure You Know Your Place in the Chain of Responsibility
Australia is a country famous for uniqueness … Kangaroos, wallabies, Duck-Billed whatchamacallits—the list goes on. In road transport legislation too, we have a set of regulations which while not totally unique, are not yet adopted on a widespread basis around the rest of the world. I say not yet … but I believe the time will come when the "chain of responsibility" concept becomes adopted in many western nations. In fact, COR legislation was recommended to the United States Congress in 2014 and is currently under consideration. Back at home, knowing your place in the chain of...read more
Distribution Centre Performance: How Do You Measure Yours?
As you may be aware, one of the businesses in the Logistics Bureau Group is Benchmarking Success, a company dedicated to helping supply chain enterprises to benchmark and measure performance. We founded the company because the complexity of increasingly global supply chains can make it challenging to keep a pulse on performance. Quite simply, we wanted to make that task simpler for our clients. Just to illustrate how even a single supply chain component needs a set of relevant and meaningful key performance indicators to provide visibility for managers, I thought I'd share a brief insight into...read more


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Daisy - VFDS
After the success of Bochaa, the rap queen by name Daisy, decided to dish out a little sauce for the street. She's telling us how hustling in the street looks like and she furtherly advise people hustling out there never to depend on people but believe and work hard, after every hustle it will have a happy ending, The song is so much motivated that you won't think of loosing it, download.
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Ehyoo..is A voice from the street meehn,You Gat To believe,whatever You're doing Is Gonna Pay U Tomorrow mehn..Yea, Daisy Baibe,..Uyaga
Mmadu afulo chaa
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Mgbe m na hustle na street
Brother biko lapu chaa
See Ife m gbalu na mbo buka m nwete chaa
Kama ndi imi na agba mbo ka fa bia bulu isi m waa
I Got My Care For the City
Mbo niile m gbalu kam wee bulukwa de biggi
O dilo easy na enemies me I go dey pity
Mana I ma nkwe de girl Ji di key to the city nwanne lapu chaa..
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Miraku Kamei XV will attend the public opening.
Miraku Kamei XV was born Masahisa Kamei in 1960, the eldest son of Miraku Kamei XIV, master potter of Takatori ware. He completed his university degree in Ceramics at Kyoto Saga University of Arts and took the title of the fifteenth generation in 2001. Mr. Kamei has been carrying on the tradition of Takatori ware for more than thirty years. In addition to exhibiting and promoting Takatori ware around Japan, he is an active teacher, training students in ceramics at a number of institutions around his home city of Fukuoka. He is also president of the Fukuoka/Hakata branch of the Japan Ceramics Association and a member of numerous arts organizations. In 2016, Kamei received the award of Contemporary Master Craftsman, designated to a craftsman with excellent skills from Fukuoka, Japan.
Gunnar Norrman's endeavors in fine art were complemented by his pursuits in music and botany. Gunnar was a skilled draughtsman, pianist, and gardener. The delicate and subtle pencil and conté drawings, lithographs, and dry point etchings are like melodic compositions on the simple beauty of nature's gifts. In 1979, he was awarded the Prince Eugen Medal by the King of Sweden for his outstanding illustrations found in "Naturen I Våra Hjärtan," an anthology of poems. Greatly respected in his native Sweden, Norrman's works were featured in a 1997 exhibition titled Modern Scandinavian Prints at the British Museum, London, and continue to be exhibited internationally. In 2003, a catalogue raisonné, Gunnar Norrman: The Complete Graphic Works, 1941-2001, was published by Fitch-Febvrel Gallery in New York.


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Alison joined Pragma as a Consultant Health and Safety Practitioner in 2015 with 25 years' experience in the field of health and safety. Alison was an Inspector with the Health and Safety Executive from the early 1990s, providing advice to employers across a wide range of manufacturing, construction and service sectors on health & safety compliance and enforcing the law, including on the management and control of asbestos.
Alison has extensive experience of investigation, report preparation and presentation of health and safety cases at Magistrates Court, in addition to management of cases for trial and giving evidence at inquests. She has post graduate diplomas in occupational health and safety and health, safety and environmental law and is a graduate member of IOSH.
Over the past few years Alison has concentrated on the review of evidence and preparation of expert witness reports in asbestos related cases, receiving instructions from both Defendants and Claimants.


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Hypothesis Testing: Mean & Variance
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2(a). In the context of hypothesis test, state what is meant by:
(i). Type I error
(ii). Type II error
(iii). Power of the test
What connections are there, if any, between them?
(b). The sales and marketing team in motor business is investigating the quality of second hand cars. One indicator of quality is the number of miles on the clock. The following table gives the summary statistics of the miles on the clock for two different engine size models.
Sample size Mean Standard deviation
Model 1.8 10 8840 1928
Model 1.4 8 6180 920
(i) Using a 1% level of significance, test whether there is any significant difference in the variances between the two models.
(ii) Test the hypothesis that the average mileage for model 1.8 is greater than for model 1.4 at the 1% level of significance and interpret your results.
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The solution provides step-by-step method for the calculation of testing of hypothesis. The solution also provides the definition of Type I error, Type II error and power of test. Formula for the calculation and Interpretations of the results are also included. Interactive Excel sheet is included. The user can edit the inputs and obtain the complete results for a new set of data.


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In response to Wednesday night's tornadoes that brought devastation to many homes and families in Tulsa, Oklahoma, BOUNCE Student Disaster Recovery has announced a mission opportunity for students to help the city in its road to recovery.
Reports from CNN reveal the storms took one life, left dozens injured across the state and caused massive devastation in the Tulsa area and some damage in other cities including Moore, which is still in recovery from the catastrophic 2013 tornadoes.
As a branch of Texas Baptists Disaster Recovery (TBDR), BOUNCE provides the opportunity for student ministries to help communities bounce back from devastation. Damage assessment has begun in Tulsa, and David Scott, director of BOUNCE, said he is working on coordinating student lodging and project assignments for the summer mission trip, which will take place July 27 to Aug. 1.
"We have a number of long-term ministry relationships in Oklahoma, both in Moore and Tulsa," Scott explained. " As we rolled out our summer schedule, we knew we were returning to Moore (July 13-18). We designated Mission 7 (July 27-Aug. 1) as a disaster response week in the event something happened, so we are ready to go. We have already had student ministers who are interested in Mission 7 in Tulsa, and Mission 5 in Moore."
In addition to Tulsa and Moore, BOUNCE is mobilizing students to five other locations throughout the summer. For more information on BOUNCE summer opportuntiies, visit texasbaptists.org/bounce.
"We look forward to mobilizing students into these communities to serve our neighbors in their recovery efforts," Scott said.
TBDR has been mobilizing volunteers of all ages to Moore and Shawnee, Oklahoma since June 2013. Church groups and individuals have helped clean up debris, work in donation centers, and rebuild homes. In coming weeks, they will also be assessing damage in Tulsa and coordinating trips for church groups and families.
How can you help?
- Consider signing up your student ministry for one of the seven BOUNCE mission opportunities this summer.
- Sign up for TBDR's volunteer corps for information on upcoming volunteer opportunities in disaster-affected areas like Moore and Tulsa.
- Donate funds to help provide food, building materials, or other needed supplies to help families impacted by disaster.
- Pray for those affected by the disasters and for God's light to shine bright through TBDR volunteers as they serve others and display Christ's love.


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#NoOffense Episode 15 - 12/15/2017
Welcome back to #NoOffense! This week Adam wastes no time getting into his spoiler free review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi, then we discuss the Netflix original series The Ranch and the sexual assault allegations against one of its former stars Danny Masterson, net neutrality and how we really have no clue what's going on, Disney's acquisition of Fox, the Bitcoin craze, Adam's luck at winning free XBOX games on the internet, Chris' lack of luck in gambling on Draftkings, Jason's desire to purchase a gun, the recent viral video of Keaton Jones getting bullied, the backlash, and our own experiences with bullying, old school wrestling and Zack Morris is trash...in addition to the regular HTNOS brand of nonsense! Enjoy!
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|Kings Island
Mason, Ohio, USA
Ohio has been the setting of many great amusement parks and rides throughout the industry's history. In southwest Ohio around Cincinnati, Coney Island ruled the summertime in drawing the biggest crowds for top notch entertainment. Throughout the early 1900's, the riverside park was home to many attractions for all ages, from Sunlight Pool on hotter days, to the twin duo of Shooting Star and Wildcat for the adventurous, and Moonlight Gardens for some mature evening festivities. Until 1971, the park was the place to go during the summer. However, with the riverside location, the park was prone to flooding, a common sight along the mighty Ohio River. After Taft Broadcasting bought the park in 1968 for its last three years, owners decided to move shop.
Many sites throughout southern Ohio, northern Kentucky and western Indiana were surveyed for the relocation, but to no avail. Then as word got around of how the new interstate highway system was set up, a plot of land aside the newly built Interstate 71 just 20 miles north of downtown Cincinnati was chosen to be the grounds of the new park. As ground was broken in 1970, a park name was in the works. The owners wanted to pay tribute to both the community which housed the park and Coney Island. With the area known as Kings Mills and borrowing a bit from Coney Island, the park would ultimately be known as Kings Island.
The idea of the park was based around the highly successful Disneyland which opened twenty years prior in Anaheim, California. A central area with various shops and restaurants anchored by a central symbol with surrounding areas of distinct themes was the set up. However, there would be differentiation between the Ohio park and Disney as Taft lacked the finances to set up the grand marvel Walt Disney created. The central area was based around the streets of Europe with architecture to match the motif to become International Street. The building illusion of forced perspective was utilized to make it look as if buildings were twice as tall as they were. A giant fountain was to welcome guests who entered. International Street needed its anchor though. Intamin came through with its observation tower designs to create a one-third scale replica of Paris' Eiffel Tower.
Themes would be simple yet inspiring. Starting from the left, thing would start out with German themes with Oktoberfest, featuring a beer garden. Going towards the back of the park, the Coney Mall section would look back on the traditional atmosphere the defunct Coney Island offered. In the very back lay Rivertown which paid tribute to Cincinnati's riverside location, including a train station under the name Losantiville, which was the original name for Cincinnati. To the right of the entrance was the Happy Land of Hanna-Barbera, featuring attractions based around popular cartoon series of the time including Scooby Doo, the Flintstones and Huckleberry Hound.
Taft used a lot of rides from the old Coney Island park including Grand Carousel, Scrambler, Monster, a log flume, and even the steel coaster Bavarian Beetle. However, it was to be the newer rides which would give Kings Island a good name. The legendary coaster designer John Allen was hired by Taft to build two wooden coasters. Allen already had experience in the area designing both Shooting Star and Wildcat at Coney Island. One woodie would be the family-friendly Scooby Doo located in Hanna-Barbera Land. The other would be of greater significance, more than what the owners dreamed of. A pair of white racing coasters was to line the side of the Coney Mall section and was to be known as the Racer. A sky ride was to link Oktoberfest with Hanna-Barbera and the train running out from Rivertown. After a year of construction was finished and testing complete, Kings Island finally opened on April 29, 1972.
The park was an instant hit. It awoke the long dormant park visitor from within the American psyche. The Racer in particular was received with praise, so much that it was credited with starting the second big coaster building boom in the United States, perhaps the world (also known to enthusiasts as the second golden age of roller coasters) Even while Blue Streak at the resurrected Cedar Point opened a decade earlier, the Racer just proved to be more of a coming out party for roller coaster building. The park knew they had to expand.
1973 saw a few additions to round out the new park. A restaurant above the International Street entrance opened along with a second flume named Keeton's Keelboat Canal in Rivertown, while in Oktoberfest, the flat rides Bayern Kurve and Flying Dutchman arrive. Due to Racer's popularity, an extra car was added to all the trains to increase capacity. Also of note that year on the North/South Carolina boarder, Carowinds opened which would later play as a part of Kings Island's future after its purchase by Taft. An episode from the 5th season of the Brady Bunch which took place and was filmed at Kings Island aired this year as well. 1974 saw the biggest expansion since the park opened. The 100 acre Lion Country Safari featuring a monorail system for guests to view many animal enclosures including, of course, lions. Another animal based show opened with Salt Water Circus featuring dolphin shows.
1975 was a pivotal year for Kings Island for a few reasons. To start the year off, the park gave Coney Mall a huge boost in adding a plethora of rides to the area including Antique Cars, Zodiac and Shake, Rattle and Roll. The park got some recognition as the daredevil Evel Knievel took to the parking lot and made a record breaking motorcycle jump clearing 14 Greyhound buses in front of 70,000 spectators and all those glued to the television. Meanwhile in secret, the park had ideas to replace Rivertown's Kenton Cove's Canoes in the far back of the park and sought to survey the land for something truly sinister. Kings Island's new sister park, Kings Dominion opens in Doswell, Virginia as well.
America's bicentennial saw the addition of Flintstone's Boulder Bumpers by the Scooby Doo coaster. Another more interesting event took place as the park hosted its first wedding for Paul Revere of Paul Revere and the Raiders on the exact date of America's 200th birthday on July 4th. Marriot's Great America opens in California as well that year. 1977 saw the first of Kings Island's 'coaster firsts', something they would be well known for in the 1980's. Arrow Dynamics arrived on the scene and created the Screamin' Demon, the world's first Arrow shuttle looper, traversing a vertical loop both forwards and backwards from a small launch out of a raised station. International Showplace was introduced to International Street to the right of the Eiffel Tower. One of Kings Island's early incidents occurred as Sky Ride stranded 45 riders for 8 hours during a windstorm. As guests were let off, the park offered them lifetime admission, only to be turned down by a majority of them in enjoying the extended view. This would be the final season of Kenton Cove's Canoes as more dark things came to the Rivertown area. 1978, while it added a shooting gallery to Rivertown, also included clearing where the canoes used to inhabit.
Between 1978 and 1979, Kings Island began to illuminate what dark deeds were happening in Rivertown. Owners alluded to something big, massive, something that would change the landscape of roller coasters forever. At first, the idea was to replicate the long gone Wildcat for a wooden twister to accompany the out and back Racer. After surveying the area, however, it became clear the terrain was ideal for something far larger. Stats were leaked out in an effort to find a name for such a creature. It was to be a record shattering monster. After much redesign to save the dense woods, the soon to be named wooden roller coaster would inhabit 75 acres of land. After climbing, then, the worlds 2nd tallest lift hill at 110 ft and dropping 135 ft underground, riders would be thrust into a course spanning nearly 7,400 ft, the world's longest roller coaster. After scaling its tallest lift at 141 ft, the train would spiral around a 540 degree helix before finally ending. After the names were sorted, the name Champion came up for its conquering stats. However, due to its secluded location, something more mysterious was needed. It was finally decided that this monstrosity would be known simply as The Beast. The ride would be hand designed by Kings Island's staff including Charles Dinn and Al Collins. This would also be the last ride John Allen would be a part of, coming out of retirement to offer mathematic calculations and brake designs for the ride before passing away that year. With the huge addition, a few rides found their last runs as well, including Sky Ride, Bavarian Beetle and Halley's Comet. In 1980, Scooby Doo would get a tunnel on the first drop and be renamed Beastie with its big brother's popularity. Beast even had its 2nd tunnel completed and the helix covered that year to make it even more of a spectacle.
Meanwhile, construction began just north of the Beast. In an open field in the back of Coney Mall, Arrow came back to the park with a new type of coaster in mind. Instead of being a traditional ride with cars sitting above the tracks, this would use suspended cars with track overhead as the world's first modern suspended coaster, and thus, Kings Island opened the Bat in 1981. It was designed so that the swinging cars would absorb the forces thus lessening forces and stress on the track. The ride opened as a hit being something truly unique among thrill rides. Twin 100 ft hills fed into a course of s-curves and helices. Rotor's last season didn't make things comforting, especially with the problems the Bat had that would haunt it throughout its short existence, later to be the ride with the shortest park service time. Problems were associated with under-engineering, as the track was unbanked and brake fins were located on the bottom of the trains. The track warped and cracked at connection points, and the extreme swinging would lead to many replaced shock absorbers, the tubes you see on the sides of suspended car chassis. It would lay dormant longer than it opened, but those who rode it never forgot it. Canada Wonderland, another of Kings Island's future 'sister-park' opens in 1981 as well.
The park's 10th anniversary saw the Bat as a major problem being so new. Things had to be done to compensate. Timberwolf Amphitheater opened by Screamin' Demon and Viking Fury and Ferris Wheel opened in Oktoberfest. To respond to the coaster crisis, the south side of Racer was turned backwards and would remain that way for over twenty years. Hanna-Barbera got a $2.1 million renovation adding three new attractions including the Hanna-Barbera Carousel. It even grabbed the attention of the actual animation duo of Joseph Hanna and William Barbera to the park to witness its re-opening. The park also sought to open year round and hosted its first annual Winterfest to run through winter and Christmas. 1983 was another big year as Kings Entertainment Company forms after park general managers buy out two-thirds of Taft's theme park interests. It was then that Carowinds became a sister park. Feasthaus, an indoor dining facility, opens in Oktoberfest. On a sour note, a teen, frequenting the restricted area on the Eiffel Tower, falls to his death.
1984 was mayhem for the park's 'coaster-firsts' decade. The Bat was finally dismantled, but not before bringing in another first, the first fully designed stand up coaster (many parks prior tried modifying rides for stand up trains to no avail). Hiring Togo to build, King Cobra opened by the Lion Safari at 90 ft, 50 mph and a vertical loop. A small, simple, compact ride which really turned on the innovations of what the roller coaster could do. 1985 saw the addition of what would be many water based rides to come as Intamin's White Water Canyon rafting ride debuts in Rivertown. Tumble Bug, Cuddle Up and Bayern Kurve see their last riders this year. For the park's 15th anniversary, work began on Bat's former site for something bigger on a return run from Arrow. Flying Carpets, a slide, moved from Coney Mall to Hanna-Barbera Land, Flying Scooters is moved by Bat's old grounds and renamed Flying Eagles, Dodgems is moved to Eagle's location, and both Zephyr and Skylab, a Huss Enterprise, open. The Cinema 180 is added by where Bat stood as well. With all this attention to Bat's location, it was only a sign of something big, something that would be on par with a scale worthy of the Beast's introduction in the late 70's.
The wait was well worth it as in 1987, the park unleashed Vortex, one of the tallest, fastest and longest steel coasters at the time as well as breaking the old inversion record including 6 in its twisted course. As such, Screamin' Demon saw its last season under its replacement and Zodiac mysteriously remained dormant as well. Vortex was the result of the failure of Bat, as Arrow gave the record breaking steel monster at a fraction of the price to the park. The ride uses some of Bat's supports as well as the station, and footers from the Bat can still be seen if one looks hard enough. Zodiac remains closed through '88 as Amazon Falls, an Arrow Shoot-the-Shutes splash ride opens on Demon's old spot finally creating Adventure Village with the Lion Safari as an attraction thereof. The park ends the 80's with even more water as yet another area opens in Waterworks, a 15 acre water park with 15 water slides. The train has a station made to ferry guests from Rivertown. Der Spinning Keggers and the aging Zodiac are dismantled before the turn of the decade. The park began the 90's with a few new rides. Flight Commander was added in place of Zodiac, but the year spells doom for Flying Dutchman and Ferris Wheel. Rushing River, a raft slide is added to Waterworks. Then came the park's own roller coaster of a year, 1991. It started as the Arrow mine train Adventure Express, themed to a scene of Indiana Jones and The Temple of Doom, opens in Flying Dutchman's place on the border between Adventure Village and Oktoberfest. While the park opened the steel coaster with much celebration, a turn of events would leave a black mark on the park. June 9th beginning at 8 pm, a 20 year old man enters the fountain in Oktoberfest to retrieve a hat. Unbeknownst to him, a short in the electric water pump had electrified the water, shocking him as well as one of his rescuers to death. An hour later, an intoxicated woman boarded Flight Commander, but was able to flip out of her seat after becoming unconscious, causing her to fall to her death. The day would forever be remembered by the park as Black Sunday. This would be Kings Entertainment's last year with the park.
During the offseason before 1992, Paramount Communications sought to buy out Kings Island, its sister parks Kings Dominion and Carowinds, along with Canada's Wonderland and Marriot's Great America to create a new series of parks, and thus, Paramount Parks are created. This would go on to affect a ride in the works for 1993. In Hanna-Barbera land, the indoor Phantom's Theater, with a price tag of $3.5 million, opens. The rest of the three-quarter million dollar upgrade to the area includes Scooby Zoom (a small steel coaster), Enchanted Theater, and other rides.
1993 was the pivotal year in which the Paramount brand made itself known. Kings Island sought Arrow Dynamics once again to build another coaster, trying another time with, what was then, the improved suspended design as Arrow re-worked its design and successfully opened many since the Bat. Initially going to be called Thunder Road, Paramount upped the ante in throwing in the name Top Gun, after the hit movie. In fact, John DeCuir, set designer for the movie, was hired to design the station and Top Gun became a blockbuster in every sense of the word. Paramount went further in naming Columbia Palace in Rivertown WINGS Diner, Busytown Grill replaces Quickdraw's Café, and German Bier Gardens becomes Oktoberfest Gardens. There were two big removals as well, one being the Lion Safari and monorail, the other being the sale of alcohol, which didn't go over well. This was all part of a prior undertaking by Viacom to purchase Paramount Parks.
Paramount returned with another big attraction as the Days of Thunder motion simulator opened between the Racer's turnarounds in 1994, utilizing huge projection screens and motion seats to engulf riders in the action. Lion Safari is removed from the Adventure Village area, Preston T' Tuckers Roadside Café opens across from Vortex, and Scrappy's Slide and Sunshine Turnpike see their last season. Alcohol returns to the park as well. In 1995, Nickolodeon Splat City is added as an extension of Hanna-Barbera Land, including a kids play area, a new stage, and a water play area. Meanwhile in Adventure Village, a sky coaster called Drop Zone opened. Flight Commander also closes after this year. Then came 1996, another year where Kings Island would get another 'coaster-first'. Outer Limits: Flight of Fear opens behind Racer as the world's first Linear Induction Motor launched coaster (along with Kings Dominion's), blasting trains from a stand-still to 54 miles per hour in 4 seconds. From there, a labyrinth of twisted track, known as the spaghetti bowl, includes 4 inversions, dozens of curves and spiral drops, all enclosed in darkness so guests can't see much and anticipate the action. The ride was so awe inspiring, that the US Navy and even NASA looked in on the project. Additionally in 1996, the XS Raceway go kart track opens in Adventure Village just behind King Cobra, and to accommodate the path to Flight of Fear and to add new trains, Racer has the brake run extended and took away the final bunny hill on each side.
In 1997, the park celebrated its 25th anniversary in a big way. They decided to renovate and expand Waterworks to 30 acres, creating the biggest water park in the region. With that came a giant wave pool and kids area. Drop Zone, the park's skycoaster, is renamed Xtreme Skyflyer. This year would be the last for Skylab as it only operates for half the season. In 1998, Hannah-Barbera land received a huge make-over, renovating much of the current rides with new paint and sprucing up the area. Among the changes were the addition of Scooby Doo's Ghoster Coaster; a Capiro Batflyer suspended coaster, Yogi's Sky Tours, and Atom Ant's Airways. Skylab is finally removed this season while Waterworks saw another addition in the form of Wipeout Beach, a surfing experience located by the wave pool. In FX Theater, the Days of Thunder film is replaced with James Bond 007: License to Thrill.
1999 was part of a process that was to help Kings Island send off the 20th century with a bang. The big focus for this and next year was Adventure Village's transformation to the Paramount Action Zone. Two big rides helped to expand the area and anchor in the new theme. The first was Face/Off, a Vekoma inverted boomerang which sported new trains that seat riders back to back so they face each other during the ride, with two 140 ft lift hills and 3 inversions, taken forwards and backwards. The second and more impressive ride added was Drop Zone, which was built as the world's tallest gyro drop, hauling riders up to 315 ft before letting them plunge back to earth. XS Raceway was renamed to Days of Thunder and this marked the final season of the Antique Cars Rivertown station (the Coney Mall station was still used). That year also spawned something that would dwarf 1999's additions, for another wooden monster worthy of the Beast's reputation was in the works. A wooden crate was spotted in the park just waiting to burst open. Clearing and enough lumber to supply a hardware store were spotted in the area once inhabited by the Lion Safari.
Finally, 2000 hit and in the off season since 1999, a huge wooden coaster graced the park's skyline. Son of Beast was officially unleashed and upon its opening, it destroyed all previous wooden records. It stood 218 ft tall with a 214 ft drop, the tallest for woodies, which meant it would fly at the bottom of that drop at a scorching 78 mph, being the fastest wooden coaster. It was, however, made so that Beast still retained its length record as Son was built 400 ft shy of the record. Along with two helices which take a few elements from the Beast's design, the most fascinating feature of the course was something never attempted on a wood coaster since the 1800's, a 119 ft vertical loop just after the mid-course brake run. It took the concept of a wooden coaster and mutated it to something no one had ever seen before. Also that year, Kings Mills Log Flume ran its last circuits in its current name. Waterworks gets a special season pass holders entrance adjacent to the parking lot, Ghoster Coaster receives new cars, Beastie receives seat belts, and perhaps the biggest trend to catch on in the park arrives in October as Fearfest begins as an annual event, being an up-charge to park admission.
Kings Island began the 2001 by renaming Splat City into Nickelodeon Central. Kings Mills Log Flume becomes the Wild Thornberry's River Adventure the only part of Rivertown to be incorporated into the new kids section, which would start its award winning ways this year with the Golden Ticket Award for best kid's area. It would carry that reputation for the next 6 years. Rugrats Runaway Reptar, the first Vekoma junior inverted coaster is also added. Flight of Fear was the new name of the indoor launch coaster as the Outer Limits name was dropped along with changing the overhead restraints to lap bars from complaints of "head-banging". In FX Theater, 7th Portal replaces James Bond, and King Cobra sees its final season with the park spotting bad steel quality and lack of parts from the defunct Togo. Near the end of the season on a rainy day, the Beast encountered an accident where the rain soaked the skid brakes so much, which were already worn from years of use, that one of the incoming trains hit a train in the station at 5 mph sending some riders to the hospital with minor injuries. Also in light of 2002, the Gold Pass is introduced with some benefits the standard pass doesn't have including a fenced off area of 1000 spaces in the parking lot for convenient walking distance to the main gate. Kenton's Cove Keelboat Canal also has its last season.
As 2002 arrived, the park found it necessary to replace the Keelboats with Tomb Raider: The Ride. The ride would be yet another first for the park, introducing the world to Huss' Giant Top Spin, capable of carrying 77 riders in an enclosed and highly themed attraction based on the summer blockbuster. King Cobra and Phantom Theater are dismantled throughout the season while Vortex gets new paint. Beast's skid brakes are replaced with the standard brake fins and magnetic brakes with a few trims added through the course including on the first two drops, the covered brake run, and just before the helix. On July 16th, a testing train on Top Gun smashed into a wayward supply truck at about midcourse, destroying the first three cars in the train. The track is looked over and Top Gun runs with a single train for the remainder of the season. 2003 introduced two new rides.
Replacing Phantom's Theater was Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle, which kept the track of Phantom but with Mystery Machine themed cars and a new feature of the ride utilizing a laser tag style game. In King Cobra's place stood the world's first Huss Giant Frisbee, Delirium, swinging and spinning riders 137 ft high while flinging them at 68 mph, making the ride the 2nd fastest ride in the park. A ride named Launch Pad works at Flight Commander's old spot for this season only, Spongebob 3D is added to FX Theater, the Royal Fountain is completely rebuilt, Son of Beast receives padded lap bars, and metal detectors are added to the front entrance. FearFest is reduced in price to be included in park admission as well. Also this year, the park's sign in front is destroyed by high winds and is replaced in the off-season.
In 2004, the park first proudly proclaimed Beast's 25th anniversary, giving the trains new 3d logos and claw marks to the front cars of each train. The park turned to refurbish the water park again, turning it into Crocodile Dundee's Boomerang Bay. Under this new name, all the attractions are renamed. The two biggest slides are FasTrack's transformation to Coolangatta Racers, which consists of 4 slides that spiral outwards before meeting for a final few hills before finishing. The addition of a Pro-Slide Tornado slide christened Tasmanian Typhoon was placed at the far end of Boomerang Bay beyond the wave pool. Paramount goes more into the Hollywood theme with new shows and theming to reflect that change. Paramount Theater receives a facelift and some upgrades, Face/Off's trains get new restraints, Drop Zone gets some extra seats courtesy of Kings Dominion's Volcano: The Blast Coaster, and Days of Thunder attempts a return to FX Theater, but to no avail as attendance for it dwindled. Finally, Flying Eagles days are numbered and Antique Cars takes its few final laps as clearing begins for 2005's new ride. The Kings Island Campground is also closed.
Halfway through the decade, the Hollywood treatment continued as Premier Rides were brought in to build Italian Job: Stunt Track. This family launched coaster featured Mini Cooper S styled cars, complete with doors, windshields and sound systems which flew through a course which drew upon the movie from which it was themed with 2 launches at 40 mph to propel riders. A midcourse stop included the affects of a menacing armed helicopter and barrels exploding with water and fire. Happy Days Diner replaces Preston T. Tucker's Roadside Café in Coney Mall, while Graeters, Starbucks and Chick-Fil-A open as new dining options in the park, and Launch Pad returns for one last year. A few rides in Hannah-Barbera Land were due to close after this year including Scooby Doo's Ghoster Coaster due to low capacity, and a new Skyline location on International Street opened later in the year. In the off-season, Kings Island surprises all with the return of Winterfest for the first time in over a decade.
The latter half of the decade started in 2006, which would be pivotal in Kings Island's future. Nickelodeon Universe now occupied the entire kids area, once Hannah-Barbera Land and Nickelodeon Central with new rides added in Phantom Flyers, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Plankton's Plunge. However, it might have been in vain. Later that season, Cedar Fair, a park chain which included parks like Cedar Point, Valleyfair!, and Knott's Berry Farm, bought the Paramount Parks for $1.25 billion. The bad part of the season came for Son of Beast. On July 9th, a vertical timber splinters on Son of Beast in the first helix section, which caused the track to buckle under the train sending 27 riders to the hospital with minor to serious injuries, resulting in its closure for the rest of the season. This would prove to be the start of many problems to come for the giant wood coaster. Winterfest is cancelled, while season passes were worked to be incorporated into Cedar Fair including the Maxx Pass which would work at all Cedar Fair parks, including the newly acquired Paramount Parks and Gold Passes are cancelled.
In 2007, the Paramount part of the name is removed as the park goes back to simply called Kings Island starting the 35th anniversary of the park. Within the chain, Geauga Lake closed in 2006 which resulted in rides being moved to other parks. Kings Island would benefit from this in the ride formally known as X-Flight, a Vekoma Flying Dutchman coaster. The ride was repainted from green to red and, after placed behind Flight of Fear, and was known from then on as Firehawk, which bolstered the area behind Racer to be known as X-Base, a new section to the park. The Gold Pass returns upon popular demand, Racer backwards is turned around to forwards, and Son of Beast reopens on July 4th with noticeable differences. New, lighter trains were added as it was found that the old trains were too heavy (one of the causes of the accident). Due to this, the loop had to be removed and a small s-curve now rests in its place. The trains, made by Gerstlauer, were that of the defunct Hurricane of Myrtle Beach Pavilion, which closed the previous year to make way for redevelopment. FearFest is renamed Halloween Haunt with more haunted houses, shows, and characters added to make a bigger impact.
2008 was mostly uneventful in terms of rides. Nothing new was built. However, the last remnants of the Paramount era were now gone. All the rides that had Paramount affiliations were renamed, including Top Gun into Flight Deck, Drop Zone into Drop Tower, Invertigo replace Face/Off, Crypt now hung in Tomb Raider's place, and Italian Job became Backlot Stunt Coaster. Evel Kneivel's son, Robbie, came to Kings Island to break his father's record by jumping 24 Coke Zero trucks on a motorcycle. On July 4th, Rick Wallenda walked a 5/8" cable, first from a crane to the top of the Eiffel Tower, then from there to the front entrance across the Royal Fountains and back. However, the season didn't stop there. Throughout the season, construction took place which included the draining of Swan Lake near Rivertown with concrete structures, footers and red track stretching out towards Crypt and off passed the train.
In 2009, the new ride was revealed, though, it was already hard to miss. Diamondback burst into the park scene from B&M, their first coaster at the park. The red, yellow and white hyper coaster stood as the tallest coaster in the park, rising 230 ft high and dropping 215 ft at speeds of 80 miles per hour along a 10 drop, mile long course including the a splash down at the end. Vortex is repainted again and Beast gets its double helix renovated with re-tracking. In June of that year, Son of Beast closes again from a woman sustaining head injuries during the ride. The monstrous wooden coaster remains idol and is even removed from the map. No word is leaked as to its eventual opening, if ever. Ending the first decade of the 21st century, Planet Snoopy is introduced to replace Nickelodeon Universe, with all rides receiving new paint jobs and names to go along with the Peanuts theme. The most noticeable difference is Scooby Doo and the Haunted Castle transformed into Boo Blasters on Boo Hill and Fairly Odd Coaster, formally the Beastie, is painted sky blue and named Woodstock Express. Runaway Reptar's green supports are painted orange and made into Flying Aces. For 2011, the park announces the new flat ride, Windseeker, a Modinal Windseeker which will raise 64 riders up to 301 ft. and spin riders around at a 45 degree angle, kind of like Zephyr on steroids. Coney Mall is renovated with new brick paving, new signs, lighting and paint. In addition, a new walk through up-charge attraction, Dinosaurs Alive!, is created behind Racer. FX Theater adds a Dinosaur 3D up-charge attraction in coordination with Dinosaurs Alive. A line skipping program known as Fast Lane starts midway through the season, which guests pay an additional fee to bypass the lines of popular attractions. In 2012, the park celebrates its 40th anniversary by doubling the water park, adding a second, larger wave pool, upgrading the lazy river to action packed Splash River, a new entrance for all guests, pass holders and ticket holders alike, and amenities such as volleyball courts, more cabanas, and a new path to circle behind the original portion. Fast Lane expands to 24 rides as well. Later that summer, on July 27th, the park announced it extinguished options to save Son of Beast and opted to demolish the ride which was replaced by a inverted roller coaster called Banshee that opened for the 2014 season. Improvements to Action Zone were hinted to the Son of Beast's demise and a wooden roller coaster called Mystic Timbers that opened for the 2017 season.
In its long life, Kings Island has always been a place daring to try new and adventurous things, despite the risk of failure. Had it not been for them, there might not be much of a roller coaster or amusement park industry left for anyone to enjoy today. Whether its the grandiose theming of International Street of Planet Snoopy, to the sensational thrills of Beast, Vortex and Diamondback, and the simple joys guests get from a day at the park, Kings Island will remain an influential force as long as it exists.
Present Roller Coasters (15)
|Adventure Express
|Arrow Dynamics
|Mine Train
|Backlot Stunt Coaster
|Premier Rides
|Bolliger & Mabillard
|Arrow Dynamics
|Al Collins, Jeff Gremke
|Bolliger & Mabillard
|Hyper Coaster
|Flight of Fear
|Premier Rides
|Flying ACE Aerial Chase
|Great Pumpkin Coaster
|E&F Miler Industries
|Mystic Timbers
|Great Coasters International
|John C. Allen
|Arrow Dynamics
|Woodstock Express
|John C. Allen
Past Roller Coasters (6)
|Arrow Dynamics
|Bavarian Beetle
|Arrow Dynamics
|Camden Park
|King Cobra
|Scooby's Ghoster Coaster
|Son of Beast
|Roller Coaster Corporation of America


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The Best of British Fantasy
|Aug 17, 2018
(Not a Brexit joke, but I'm tempted.)
This week we're back on books, but don't worry, it is really just thinly-veiled self-promotion. Here's the fun part: I'm editing The Best of British Fantasy. It is a new series, with the first volume out next year.
A moment of back-patting. This ticks a few items off the bucket list, specifically, editing a 'best of' and getting to work with NewCon's Ian Whates, who is a publishing legend. When Anne and I were setting up Jurassic London, Ian was very generous with his time and advice. This is (another) opportunity I can owe him.
Now, on with the over-thinking. 'Best' 'British' 'Fantasy' is a brief, and if there's one thing I love to do, it is dissect a brief. This is particularly relevant here, as two of its three words see recurring use in marketing.
Let's get that third term out of the way:
I've always taken a broad view of what constitutes fantasy, so we're not lingering on this one. Parsing genre definitions is fun, but a little too niche, even for this newsletter.
Best is meaningless, an appalling weasel-word that should be promptly beaten out of any brief. (Also worthy of the red pen: 'objective: raise awareness' and 'audience: everyone'. You know who else tried to raise awareness with everyone? NO, YOU DON'T. BECAUSE THEY FAILED. BECAUSE THAT'S A SHIT STRATEGY.)
I have always been obsessed with the 'unmodified best'. Any brief, listicle, tweet, innocent bystander, whatever, that blindly uses 'best' earns the full wrath of my sealioning. "BEST WHAT, MY DEAR SIR? A CIVIL QUESTION ABOUT HOW EXACTLY YOU HAVE DETERMINED THE UNDISPUTED PRIMACY OF YOUR SELECTIONS". (I'm coming off very well here, aren't I?) But, come on, people, 'best' literally means 'most goodest'. Substitute that in next time you see a 'best', and you'll realise how utterly silly it is.
So, 'best' for this book? In the immortal words of the Atlantic Monthly's Ellery Sedgewick: "My selection is made according to the whim of one individual." If 'best' is subjective, I may as well own it. But as to practical use... there is none. Which is why 'best' should never be on a creative brief.
The third term:
British is a different species of weasel-word. There's a practical definition, but is buried under a pile of emotional baggage. From definitional standpoint, my book has it easy: so long as an author is a citizen of, or long-term resident of, the United Kingdom, their story counts as British. Sorted.
But what makes 'British fantasy'? (Again, not making a Brexit joke. Admire my restraint!) How is a British fantasy different from a French one, or an Irish one, or Chinese one? What makes for a quintessentially British imagination? Fantasy is a fascinating genre because it is a sandbox: no rules, no limits; all the possibilities in the world and the freedom to apply them as the author sees fit. In this case, that freedom - and that choice of application - is viewed through the tea-tinted perspective of Britishness. How does one's British identity steer the imagination?
And what is British identity anyway? For a legally inarguable descriptor, 'British' can be applied in surprisingly flexible ways (just ask Andy Murray). There's a darker side as well - elements of the media, Twitter and mainstream political parties enjoy challenging the 'Britishness', for example, of the UK's Muslim or Jewish populations. They use the term exclusively, to imply that others may lack the particular social norms or loyalties that are necessary to 'Britishness'.
Conversely, there does actually exist a small, but not insignificant, minority of the population that questions their own Britishness. According to DCMS's Community Life survey, 85% of the country feels that they 'belong' in Britain. This number is higher for rural areas (89%), lower in urban ones (84%); higher for the elderly (97% of 75+) and lower for youth (81% of 16-24s). The survey also reveals that, the more deprived your local area, the less likely you are to feel 'British'. It is important to note: this is not unique to 2018. These figures have been more or less consistent since the survey began five years ago.
To come full circle: that minority of 'British?' potentially includes fantasy readers. According to YouGov, people who say they enjoy reading fantasy or science fiction are significantly less likely to agree with the statement "I am proud to be British". As opposed to, say, the aforementioned Muslim or Jewish populations, both of whom are as - or more - proud of their British identity than the national average. The Daily Mail has a lot of concerns about British Muslims, but maybe they should be worrying about Game of Thrones fans instead.
...which, of all things, is a challenge I can get my teeth into. What is The Best of British Fantasy? A showcase of stories that - through themes, relevance and pure quality - will make its readers proud to be British. That's the brief as I see it, at least.
Get: Anyone writing a brief
To: Avoid weasel words
By: Showing how people (like me) will take advantage of them
I could use your help. I want The Best of British Fantasy to draw upon all the voices and talents and backgrounds present with the UK. If you can, please share the submissions link far and wide.
Also please share your own reading recommendations - your favourite stories, authors, anthologies, magazines, websites, etc. of 2018. Tweet them to me at @straycarnivore.
I'll be talking about the 'Podcast Opportunity' with Acast's Sophie Herdman for the PRCA at the end of the month. M&C Saatchi will be hosting in Golden Square. Tickets online here.
For those baffled by the cryptic broken link in last week's newsletter - when I talk about advertising having peaked, this is what I mean. How can we top that?!


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Queenstown Swimming Club kids are going the extra length to make waves at next week's Otago Swimming Championships.
Coach Frank Wylie says training for the Dunedin event started as far back as last June – the youngsters have recently been swimming 50km a week as well as spending 15-30 minutes before each swim session doing push-ups, sit-ups, skipping and flexibility training.
Swimming dad Clayton Gibson has also been taking the kids up Queenstown Hill twice a week for an early-morning walk before they hit the pool for a 4km training session.
Gibson's "blown away" by their fitness levels, Wylie says.
This year's Otago champs have attracted a record number of Queenstown entrants – 39 local kids will strive for medals and personal bests at Moana Pool during the four-day event starting next Thursday.
Up to 300 swimmers are expected to compete.
Regional competitions like this are club highlights as well as milestones for individual swimmers, says Wylie – they're also a good opportunity to qualify for upcoming national championships.
The coaching stalwart has high hopes for many of his squad, including Olivia Robins, 15, Lauren Kerr, 13, McGregor Fea, 17, Rebecca Paul, 12, Patrick Harris, 11 and Marc Lemaire-Sicre, 15.
"There is another group who could easily qualify, there will be some surprises on the day," he says.
"The kids are really excited and ready to go. A lot of them prior to Christmas have been swimming their personal bests. The training sets [which] the kids have been doing are some of their best-ever times.
"They will be going there hell-bent on getting their personal bests."


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text: Engaging reluctant readers Written by: Angela Fuggle | Published: 13 September 2018 Image: Adobe Stock Comment on this article Engaging reluctant and struggling readers is a clear challenge for every primary school. Ahead of a workshop focused on this issue, Angela Fuggle from the literacy charity Beanstalk offers some practical tips When reading with a child who is learning the ropes of reading, struggling with reading or is a reluctant reader, it is important to remember that however you plan to get this particular child or several children at a time into reading, it has to be centred around them.There is no point throwing down The Animals of Farthing Wood and expecting them to enjoy this if they have a passion for exotic fruit and football.So here are some quick tips and strategies on how you can engage children with books, reading and story-telling.Getting them engagedFirst, choosing a book with the child is very important. It is important to really understand what the child is interested in – would they like a fairy tale, a detailed study of birds from around the world or a simple story about dinosaurs. Point out the title, pictures on the front cover, maybe take a look at the first few pages to see if it is something they might be interested in reading.Once you discover a book that the child would like to read then you could suggest that you read the book to them first. Now, this is your time to shine! If you give a theatrical and engaging performance of the book then you are more likely to hold the child's attention, bringing you a step closer to encouraging the child to read the book themselves. Once you have finished the book, suggest that the child reads the book with you, this builds the child's confidence and shows the book in a positive light. Initially, you could start reading alongside the child and gradually drop out so that they are reading the majority of the book. Let them struggle over words they don't know and sound them out with them. Don't be afraid to encourage them to sound-out words they don't know. Pausing and taking time to discuss this particular word and helping them to understand how to use it in a sentence is an essential tool to enable children to learn more vocabulary, therefore closing the word gap.Literacy skillsLet's delve into the more "scientific" stuff and the six emergent literacy skills: vocabulary, phonological awareness, letter awareness, narrative skills, print awareness, and print motivation. I will focus on two skills here: narrative skills and print motivation. Narrative skills reflect the ability to tell a story or describe a sequence of events. It is a difficult skill to teach a child (regular reading will help them to learn this), but it is quite easy to gauge whether a child has this skill.Asking open-ended questions is the simplest method and what better way to start than with a "wh" question: what, where, when? This enables you to ask a question without making the child feel like they are under a spotlight. Asking "What do you think the bear was thinking about at the end of this book?" is a much more relaxed way of finding out whether they understood the passage they have just read. If you feel like they have understood then try and engage in an open conversation about the book and encourage them to ask you similar questions.If you think that the child hasn't understood the passages you have just read together then try to see if they have understood what happened in the book overall. If it is becoming clear that they have no understanding of the narrative, try a simpler book with a less tricky narrative. Or try going back through the book page-by-page to gauge their comprehension.Print motivation is the knowledge that reading is something that one wants to get involved in and it is something that can be very tricky to achieve. A child might be able to read fluently and even grasp comprehension, but have no desire to read outside of the classroom.I will always remember the volunteer who told me that he read with a young boy who once declared: "I don't need to read, I'm going to be a washing machine fixer and only need to know how to fix a washing machine." The volunteer accepted this challenge and came the next session equipped with a washing machine manual, placed it in front of the child and asked them to read it to them. Two things happened: the child suddenly realised he was going to have to learn how to read and he suddenly had the desire to want to read something.Finding methods of engaging children with reading can be the difference between an engaged reader and a reluctant reader. This is when it is useful to spend time getting to know the child before you jump into trying to encourage them to be lovers of reading.There is good evidence that children learn best when they are sharing "joint attention" with the person they are communicating with and that children find it easier to learn words if adults pay attention to the object or activity they are already interested in. For this reason, it is important to stay focused throughout the whole of the time you are reading with them. If reading is beginning to be too difficult with the child and you can tell their focus is waning, then engage them in a game of I-Spy so you're both focusing on the same activity. Or play a game of Top Trumps and ask them to read out some of the facts on the card and then tell them some of yours. As long as words are involved, then you can be quite creative.Angela Fuggle is head of programme development and training at the literacy charity Beanstalk, a national children's reading charity that has been supporting struggling and reluctant readers for more than 40 years. Visit www.beanstalkcharity.org.ukPupil Premium WorkshopBeanstalk will be going into more detail about engaging children in early years and primary school at Headteacher Update's 10th National Pupil Premium Conference on Friday, September 28. The workshop will cover more practical classroom strategies to help close the vocabulary gap, discuss in detail the six emergent literacy skills, and tangible exercises that support these six skills. Visit www.pupilpremiumconference.com This material is protected by MA Education Limited copyright. See Terms and Conditions.


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May 18, 2018
Jason Kenney said he wanted to "raise the bar" of political decorum, but apparently that means insulting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau — if the opposition leader's comments this week are anything to go by. Join Press Gallery host Emma Graney with guests Dave Breakenridge, Paula Simons and Graham Thomson to talk about those remarks and this week's head-scratching Alberta visit by the PM. And of course, it wouldn't be Alberta politics if there wasn't something that happened around the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. The team takes a look at the developments with the federal government this week, and what turning off the taps to B.C. might look like now that Bill 12 has passed. Good Stuff from the Gallery Dave's pick: Hogarth Shakespeare, a series of novels in which Shakespeare's plays are retold by famous authors. Paula's pick: This piece by Joanna Chiu in Foreign Policy magazine about the impact of so-called "sexpats" — white, male journalists working in Asia and taking advantage of female colleagues and translators. Emma's pick: This Washington Post opinion piece by Christian Caryl about why the journalist it sitting out on covering this weekend's royal wedding. Oh and here's a link to the other piece mentioned in this week's episode called Inside the NDP's family feud over Trans Mountain. Graham's pick: This CNN rundown on what you need to know about the Mueller investigation.


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If you're looking to invest in mutual funds, it's likely that you are wondering what the top 10 mutual funds are today. Investing in one or more of these top 10 mutual funds is likely to be some of the best ways to make your money work for you. Take a look at the mutual funds that were ranked in the top 10 mutual funds for the year 2005.
Cohen and Steers Realty –CSRSX – This fund is dedicated to total return. It places emphasis on both current income and appreciation of your capital investment. It has a four star Morningstar rating and has grown 8.41% year to date in 2006.
Delafield – DEFIX – The fund normally invests at least 65% of assets in domestic equities. These securities are issued by companies that are judged to be undervalued or that represent special situations, such as mergers, liquidations, or reorganizations. The fund is dedicated to growth and preservation of capital. It has grown 7.53% year to date in 2006.
Janus Midcap Value Investor – JMCVX – This top 10 mutual fund's goal is capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in equity securities of mid-sized companies. The fund may also invest up to 20% of assets in high-yield bonds, up to 15% of assets in illiquid investments and some amount in foreign equity and debt securities. The year to date growth for this fund in 2006 is 3.81%.
Royce Opportunity (RYPNX)- This fund's goal is long term capital growth. They typically invest 65% of assets in a diversified portfolio of equities in small and micro-cap companies with market capitalizations of less than $2.5 billion.
Third Avenue Real Estate Value – (TAREX) – This fund's goal is long term capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in equity and debt securities of companies in the real estate industry. This fund has grown by 4.16% year to date for 2006.
American Funds – AMCP; A – This top 10 mutual fund's goal is long term capital growth. It does not maintain strict percentages of any particular type of investment, though it invests primarily in common stocks of US companies. The return year to date for 2006 is 2.67%.
American Funds Mutual – AMCP; A – AMRMX – This fund aims for a balance between current income, capital growth and preservation of principal. The fund invests chiefly in equity securities, including common stocks and preferred stocks. The year to date return on this stock in 2006 is 2.44%.
Fidelity Dividend Growth Fund – FDGFX – This top 10 mutual fund is a growth fund. The fund normally invests at least 80% of assets in equity securities. The growth year to date for 2006 has been 1.95%.
Jensen J – JENSX – This is a growth fund that invests primarily in equity securities of approximately 25 companies. The year to date return for 2006 has been .63%.
Matrix Advisors Value – MAVFX – This is a growth and income fund with a Morningstar rating of 4 stars. This top 10 mutual fund invests primarily in common stocks that are thought to be especially financially sound. The year to date return for this fund for 2006 is 2.41%.
There are many other mutual funds that are extremely sound investments. The most important thing to keep in mind when you're choosing mutual funds is that they are designed to meet your investment goals and that they have a level of risk that is suited to your needs and comfort level. Any of these top 10 mutual funds, and many others, can be a great investment for the right investor.


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Here's The Dubliner's version of Molly Malone, saw Bryn Terfel's version of this at the proms last summer, one of the highlights I thought.
Google search, 3rd hit down.
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Here's The Dubliner's version of Molly Malone, saw Bryn Terfel's version of this at the proms last summer, one of the highlights I thought.
Google search, 3rd hit down.
Just don't know what to say:
...or hey, just enjoy it anyway if you're not!
Found this on youtube, looking for Jeff Beck music and videos, of his current band who did a serious of concerts at Ronnie Scotts not long back. Highlights were shown on BBC4 (digital), but only available on iplayer for 7 days. Enjoy:
See here.....or perhaps not?
(h/t: Kris West)
Here is a video about requests for information needs which are impossible to fulfil, received by the Hulton Archive (now part of Getty Images):
(h/t The Online Photographer, via David Thompson).
Nice review of one of my PhD students (Charlie Inskip) article in update.
Now be careful how you sit on this particular chair:
Here's a video of MARSYAS Genre Meter in action:
Interesting the way it switches between music and speech and emphasizes different images on the roiling drums, and different drums.
Mickey Katz died just recently (he was part of Spike Jones and his City Slickers - I think...), and whilst looking for his work on YouTube, I found this:
If you type in the query 'sneezing panda' to youtube, the following is the first video on the results list:
Bless you! Thanks again to David Thompson for the lead on this. [Also: haven't you noticed that youtube have started to put up a search box above the video recently?]
Just for you, your own personal Jesus.
(h/t: David Thompson)


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Rapid Reload is an upgrade for the Mortar Tower in BTD4 and BTD5 that makes it fire faster. It costs $170 on Easy, $200 on Medium, and $215 on Hard in BTD4. In BTD5 it is the first tier upgrade on Path 2, costing $210 on Easy, $250 on Medium, and $270 on Hard and $300 on Impoppable. In BTD6 it is the second tier upgrade on Path 2, costing $425 on Easy, $500 on Medium, and $540 on Hard and $600 on Impoppable.
In BTD6, Rapid Reload increases the attack speed of the Mortar Monkey to 2x speed compared to a normal Mortar Monkey.
- Throughout the series, the Rapid Reload upgrade has always become more expensive. Similar pattern occurs for Crow's Nest; coincidentally they both debuted in BTD4.
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Source: Business Standard
International property players and equity firms from Malaysia, Singapore and other countries of Asia and West Asia are checking out the India market, following the government move to relax foreign investment norms in the real estate sector.
Many developers have even started discussions with foreign firms for a possible venture, according to two independent consultants tracking this space. "But, the deals are likely to be struck only after 6-12 months, FDI won't start coming in immediately," one of the consultants said.
A CEO of a leading developer based in Gurgaon confirmed that his company is talking to many foreign investors for launching their next few projects. This CEO, who refused to be identified, said: "We have received a few proposals and we are evaluating. Our only concern is that foreign investors want fixed returns over a period of time, which might be difficult seeing the current situation of the realty market."
The sector is sitting on a huge pile of inventory and with low sales and cash crunch, the FDI relaxation has come at the right moment, according to experts.
CBRE's South Asia Chairman & Managing Director Anshuman Magazine said:"The real estate and infrastructure industry is starved of funds. This announcement will widen the base of investors, especially mid-sized financial institutions. It will also encourage new development projects in prime areas of large cities and in tier II towns."
Recently, the government had relaxed norms for FDI including a reduction in the minimum built-up area required to 20,000 sq m from earlier 50,000 sqm and the initial capital was also halved to $5 million. Under the rules, 100% foreign investment is allowed in real estate projects.
Anuj Puri Chairmanand Country Head,JLL, a real estate consultancy firm said: "The government's decision to relax FDI rules in the construction sector literally comes in the nick of time for Indian real estate. Meanwhile, developers continue to reel under high levels of debt, even as the channels of funding have shrunk. The easier rules will help faster completion of projects delayed by a squeeze on funds due to elevated debt levels."
The government's objective is to improve FDI inflows in the country. The realty sector had received FDI of about $22 billion in 2000-2013, almost 11% of the total foreign direct investment into the country during the period. But following a slowdown, foreign investment in the sector has slowed down– from $3.1 billion in 2011-12 to $1.3 billion in 2012-13 and $1.2 billion in 2013-14. During April-August of the current financial year, $446 million has flowed into the sector.
Also, the projects which commit at least 30% of the total cost for low-cost affordable housing would be exempted from minimum built up area and capitalisation requirements with a three-year lock in. According to the revised norms, projects with at least 60% of the FAR/FSI (floor area ratio/floor space index) for units of carpet area not over 60 square metre will be considered as affordable housing projects. Also, 35% of the total number of units should be constructed with carpet area of 21-27 sqm for the economically weaker sections.


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