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How much time does a game session require?
Allow 3.5 to 4 hours. The introduction, game play and scoring require 2 hours, and the debrief requires 1.5 to 2 hours, including a short break. (If you must, it is possible to shorten the total time to 2.5 hours, but this is not advised for most situations.)
Friday Night at the ER works well with different-sized groups. We have seen great experiences with groups as small as four and as large as 300! Your objectives and your circumstances will drive the group-size decision.
As a general principle, a group size of 24 people (at six tables) is ideal, providing enough diversity to demonstrate different mental models and management practices, yet small enough for an interactive debriefing.
What training do I need to facilitate programs using the Friday Night at the ER game?
The game package comes with a step-by-step guide for facilitators and a 45-minute training video. Anyone with group facilitation skills can lead a Friday Night at the ER learning experience.
Before leading your first bona fide learning experience with the game, expect to invest some hours becoming familiar, planning your debrief and practicing the facilitator role with a small test group.
Alternatively, we also provide in-person training, which is particularly effective if you have multiple facilitators who will use the game or if you want help customizing its use within your organization. You can reserve an instructor from the website.
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Just as you can enjoy Monopoly without real estate know-how, you can facilitate or play Friday Night at the ER with no healthcare background. The game instructions are clear; the processes represented are common to all organizations; the teachings are universally relevant.
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Course Overview and History, Articulatory Phonetics and ARPAbet transcription
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ASR: Noisy Channel Model, Bayes, HMMs, Forward, Viterbi
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ASR: Feature Extraction
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Conversational Agents: Human conversation, simple frame-based dialogue systems, and VoiceXML
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Text to Speech (TTS)Speaker Identification and Verification (and Conclusion of TTS)
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Anyways, as I was finishing up my last book today I was thinking, "Wow, I am so happy, now I can start doing some other things like study, clean, train for that marathon, or write on this web site." No sooner had the thought entered my mind when the mailman came to my door delivering a new book. sigh. I guess all those other things will have to wait.
Speaking of books, the book I finished today was Naked by David Sedaris. I got it from my brother for Christmas and thought I'd give it a shot. Of course there are funny anecdotes but for me, I think that what hooked me was the similarities I found between the author and myself. There were stories about his frugal father who never bought anything not on sale and who ate food well after the expiration date (though in my case it was my mother-- I just learned the other day that you are not supposed to eat 6 month old eggs!) Among others, the most striking similarity was found in the chapter about the ticks that plagued him when he was young. As he described his eye rolling, I could hear in my head, taunts from my brothers, "Smelly Kelly, likes cherry pies, rolls her eyes, then she cries!" As he talked about the uncontrolable voices, I caught myself making the short humming sounds I tried so hard to control in grade school. Of course, I never took off my shoe and hit myself in the forehead with it, but I can feel his pain.
Aside from that, not much else going on. I may be fired tomorrow as I am planning on demanding 2 weeks vacation. If that happens, I will lose my apartment as well as my bicycle. We'll see. I'm not terribly nervous since I am the only teacher in the entire school and he wouldn't find someone to take my place until the end of the semester in April. In any case, I am tired of that bicycle. I'll rant about that some other day though.
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Lead writer Nick St. Denis and AFC East Daily contributors Dan Begnoche and Sean Donovan pick the New York Jets' inter-conference contest with the St. Louis Rams. Nick's take: When Jets coach Rex Ryan and Rams offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer shared the field during Schotty's time with the Jets, Rex's defense ran the show. I think that holds true when the two face off in St. Louis. The Jets' run defense had been improving since the beginning of the season but hit a wall last week with poor tackling. They play tough against Steven Jackson and force Sam Bradford to go through the air, where the Jets thrive. Prediction: Jets 20, Rams 17 Dan's take: Look for a heavy dose of Jackson, who will be going against Gang Green's 30th-ranked run defense and broke 100 yards rushing last week for the first time this season. And with wide receiver Danny Amendola back in the mix, Bradford will look to continue his success as well, despite the Jets' stout pas...
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Hundreds of supporters of the ruling All Peoples Congress (APC) in Constituency 102, Kissy community have expressed dissatisfaction over the performance approaches of their Honorable Member of Parliament and Councilors with specific reference to developing their community.
They said they will not vote to maintain politicians who have reneged on their duties and responsibilities by failing to improve infrastructural development in their community.
According to Osman Koroma a strong supporter of the ruling All People's Congress, 45% of the population in Kissy are youths and women without jobs. He explained this further to mean it is shameful to brandish support for such class of politicians who end at nothing at the end of the day but dump and forget them in the manner they would treat trash cans.
Osman said developments enhanced by their politicians are not feasible arguing this to the fact that if changes must be enhanced it has to start off from the dynamic quality of leadership representation, which they are now seeking to have.
He said since they elected their Member of Parliament and the Councilors they are yet to register pragmatic developments that would convince them as electorates to vote in order to maintain then.
Osman called on President Koroma to adhere to what he said during the launching of the Biometric voter Registration on January 21st this year, at the Attouga Mini stadium, which is that "If any parliamentarian or Councilor of the ruling party believes that he or she should be awarded a symbol based on political patronage lobbying or affiliation, that person might be making the lousiest of mistakes because this time round only those candidates approved by their people are the one the party would be awarding symbols".
He further told this press that, this time round they are determined to change the whole lot of them and give support to other aspiring candidates.
Another Kissy resident told Sierra Express Media that President Koroma has done much in seeing that Sierra Leone moves forward in terms of development, but it is a contrast as it is at the moment that his MPs and councilors are not matching his trends.
Editor's note: However, we will try to bring you what the MP and Councilors of Constituency 102 make of this indictment by their constituents in our subsequent editions.
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As of late I have been joining more and more Flickr groups, not to mention starting my own. So far I belong to Stitch, Craft, Wardrobe Remix, I Made it Myself, Handmade Jewelry, Plush You and Felt Club. Are there any other awesome ones I should join?
Recently I started another Flickr group, a Naughty Secretary Club Customer Gallery. I have one here on the blog, but on Flickr you can join and upload pictures of yourself wearing your Naughty Secretary Club bling. I would love you forever if you joined and added your pictures.
This picture is one I added that I found on My Space it is my friends Erin and Cory. Erin is wearing a big skull necklace I made and Cory has on some Naughty Secretary Club earrings.
Lucky for me I saw both of these lovely ladies yesterday. Cory and I went and had our eyebrows threaded and then went to lunch on the deck at the Hula Hut. If you don't live in Austin this is an awesome restaurant with a big deck that extends out over the lake. It was a beautiful day for sitting outside yesterday. Last night I got to see Erin too! She and Hope stopped by to chat and watch me stuff my new "Crafty Curio" bags I am making for Etsy. More on that coming soon!
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Hi! I just found your blog not too long ago when I went looking for you because you weren't on HGTV anymore. I love love LOVE your style and your craftiness! But, I also wanted to say, that when I first glanced at the photo of your friends, I thought Erin was Cyndi Lauper! Just thought I'd share that. :)
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Even though stores are putting the Halloween decorations out already, the haunting holiday is still a little ways off; but that's not stopping Kidrobot from releasing this The Simpsons 'Zombie Treehouse of Horror' figurine set. The 3″ vinyls are glow in the dark and feature the full family: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie in a state of zombification. The full set can be had for USD and can be found online at Kidrobot.
Star Wars x Medicom Toy 400% Boba Fett Bearbrick
Previously crafted in Kubrick, RAH, and KAWS Companion form, iconic Star Wars bounty hunter Boba Fett returns for yet another Medicom Toy treatment – this time as a 400% Bearbrick. As per usual, the figure retains the character's signature look while updating it with an ursine head. Standing 280mm tall and limited to just 1,000 pieces, the Star Wars x Medicom Toy 400% Boba Fett Bearbrick is set to drop August 31 for ¥8,190 JPY (approximately USD).
Mastermind Japan x Sense x Medicom Toy 400% Bearbrick
Despite the fact that they announced their departure from the design game, Mastermind Japan has yet again collaborated, this time with Medicom Toy and SENSE magazine to create a custom 400% Bearbrick. Here we find the mastermind JAPAN outfitting the Japanese classic collectible in its typical black and gold color combination, printing its favorite skull on the center of the piece. This collectible will be available for ¥12,710 JPY, or approximately 2 USD, starting August 16 on SENSE's website.
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In their latest collaboration Medicom and G-Shock come together on a watch and corresponding Bearbrick figure. Working from the DW-5600 watch, the piece comes in a custom Medicom Bearbrick head case. The toy comes in 100%, 400% and even 1000% sizes. The collaboration continues to celebrate the on-going 30th anniversary of the G-Shock brand. Look out for a release of the watch and the toys at select retailers on August 24.
The "Garage of Bears"
Collectors love showcasing their prized possessions, and the designers Nui Suwannatrai and Prang Jenpanichkarn of OpenBox certainly pulled off that task. In conjunction with architect firm Onion's directors Arisara Chaktranon and Siriyot Chaiamnuay, this Thailand-based garage displays both a varied collection of exotic cars and vivid assortment of colorful Bearbricks in 400% and 100% sizes. Both rare assortments compliment each other within the structure, which is jaw-dropping in itself with sharp angled exterior elements, clean white interiors, almost grid-like panels and an extensive use of glass throughout. A raised lounge area acting as a viewing room and convenient marble restroom make this "Garage of Bears" the perfect place to unwind.
Medicom Toy Good Guy/Chucky 400% Bearbrick
The latest drop from Medicom Toy entails a new pair of Bearbrick figurines taking inspiration from the Child's Play series, more specifically the Good Guy doll and his evil alter-ego Chucky. A straightforward reference to the classic cult films, the body is characterized by striped detailing with distinct facial and body detailing for each. The 400% iterations are set for a Japan-only release, with availability beginning on June 24th from Medicom Project 1/6 locations as well as online.
Medicom Toy x master-piece Pop-Up Shop
Following the unveiling of the full collaborative project a few days ago, master-piece and Medicom Toy announce a special pop-up store to commemorate the dual initiative. The pop-up shop will be focused on the Bearbrick collaboration as well as the range of bag options that are being included within the capsule. For the co-branded project, the duo aligned to curate each of the items in a special all-over print camouflage motif. The bag collection sees a mostly camo upper that is trailed by accents of supple tan suede throughout and hits of black straps, while the Bearbrick is mocked up in a similar fashion and emblazoned with both brand's logos. The master-piece x Medicom Toy Pop-Up Store will be see an opening reception on June 14, 2013 at the master-piece Osaka flagship location. The shop will be open to the public and for shopping starting June 15, 2013, and will run through July 4, 2013.
Snoopy x Mastermind Japan "Astronauts"
mastermind JAPAN recently released a limited-edition figurine of Snoopy, the world's favorite black and white dog, who celebrated his 60th anniversary in 2010. Appearing in a negative reverse b/w style, Snoopy is seen wearing a mastermind JAPAN-branded space suit with his trusty scarf and an oversized removable helmet. Other fine details include his 'ear protector' with chin strap, his respirator with hose, and textured space boots.
Video: Kaws "Companion" At Macy's Day Parade
Posted by Erik R. Adler, May 9th, 2013
Renowned street artist KAWS reveals his giant inflatable 'Companion' figure in at the Macy's Day Parade in Manhattan.


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kfarmer2012 on 1/22/2014 5:26:00 PM more reviews by kfarmer2012
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair Hair: Blond, Straight, Fine Eyes: Blue
I absolutely love this product!!!!!!!!
I have stick straight, fine, blond hair that comes to my shoulders with some layers. My hair will not hold any curls for any amount of time (unless I use a ton of hairspray) so my hairstyles are mostly straight.
For this product I wash my hair, towel dry, and brush out (as normal routine) and add this spray before blow drying. This stuff makes your hair very soft and it smells wonderful!! I don't think I have ever felt my hair this soft before.
It's as simple as that....makes hair soft, smells HEAVENLY.
Definitely getting this again when I run out.
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LokaLopez13 on 11/19/2013 6:39:00 PM more reviews by LokaLopez13
Age: 19-24 Skin: Oily, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Brown
Love it!! Not only does it smell good but it keeps your hair straight and smooth all day! I have frizzy hair and this is the only spray that makes my hair frizz free after Using the flat iron.
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CollegeKid on 11/15/2013 9:15:00 PM more reviews by CollegeKid
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Medium Hair: Brown, Relaxed, Medium Eyes: Brown
This goes by really fast. I used this up in about three four months. I spray a lot in hopes to keep from getting split ends. I think that this doesn't do anything. It doesn't protect my hair from hear damage. It doesn't hydrate either. My hair is straight but it doesn't need help in that department.
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beautykiller317 on 11/3/2013 9:17:00 AM more reviews by beautykiller317
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Other Eyes: Hazel
i did like this product, but not on my hair, it made my hair REALLY dry, i love garnier products but this is not one of them, did make my hair straight tho,
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13words on 8/21/2013 3:25:00 AM more reviews by 13words
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Other Eyes: Green
I use this a bit different to how it says to. I wash my hair of a night, and towel dry, and then spray this generously through my hair, and straighten the following morning. It does keep the fizziness away, especially in the humidity and drizzling days! It also keeps my hair straighter for longer.
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*TOP REVIEWER* pigmentpro on 8/16/2013 12:12:00 PM more reviews by pigmentpro
Age: 30-35 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Blue
I love this and it sure does work as most hair care products are gimmicks to me!! I live in south florida with tons of humidity working against me so straightening is usually a waste of my dog-gone time. I sprayed this on every clump of hair I was about to straighten and the end result was silky super straight and super silky hair and it actually lasted me through the entire night. This product also claims to protect the heat from scortching hot tools. The only small negative is its a tad oily but I don't mind at all as I Finally have a product that works!!
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Lyndsey32511 on 5/26/2013 9:57:00 PM more reviews by Lyndsey32511
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Blue
I love this. It really protects my hair when i'm straightening of curling it. I also love the smell. Just make sure you don't spray too much. If you like spray on heat protectant, i would definitely recommend this one!
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PammyJ on 5/24/2013 4:33:00 PM more reviews by PammyJ
Age: 36-43 Skin: Normal, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown, Curly, Coarse Eyes: Blue
I like it. My hair is smoother after straightening with this product than without it.
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hunnybunnyipm on 4/24/2013 11:15:00 PM more reviews by hunnybunnyipm
Age: 30-35 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette Eyes: Hazel
So, I must confess that I've only used this to curl with so far, but I really like it. I've been so happy (and so has my wallet) with the Garnier moroccan oil and this for protection. Overall I'm trying to back off on my heat use, so a light spray of this helps protect my hair. Plus, my hair that usually won't hold a curl for the life of me, has been holding curls really, really well. Very happy with this - works great on my hair.
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sundevilblonde on 4/20/2013 5:08:00 PM more reviews by sundevilblonde
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Blond Eyes: Green
Smells amazing but like some other reviewers said, it smells like its extremely alcohol based, it sprays a lot which leaves your hair wet so when you flat iron you see the smoke coming off your hair, left my hair dry and sticky and didnt do anything to smooth out my hair or keep it straight for anywhere near 48 hours. I will only finish the bottl
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Here is this week's Photo Desk call-out. Images uploaded to us through Flickr are contained in a separate gallery. This gallery showcases images sent through our custom upload tool. Our staff will pick a favourite reader-submitted photo to be featured in Friday's print edition of The Globe and Mail. (Preference will be given to photos taken during the week of the call-out.) To learn more, follow the link under the gallery.
Row of logs guarding the beach on Vancouver Island. Photo take in 2010.
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The circular staircase spirals downward in the Vatican Museum, taken in April 2011.
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Taken with handheld camera in lowish light of the insides of an upright piano in London Battersea, UK, 2009.
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Although the paintings are all different shapes and sizes, the similar patterns in the gold borders tie in the paintings together, forming patterns on the ceiling in the Vatican museum
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Taken at night with handheld camera, with only streetlight as illumination, causing shadow to weave with wrought iron fence. Taken in monochrome to accentuate shadows.
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UC @ U of T
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Members of the colour party for Calgary Branch 285 of the Royal Canadian Legion stand proudly awaiting the induction of new members. Photo taken March 15, 2012
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Taken handheld, in daylight, of building site in downtown Lower Manhattan in Spring 2009.
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This sideroad's line of trees was taken after one of the few snowfalls this year, just outside of Orangeville, Ontario.
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Light dusting of snow over furrowed field
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Hi-rise in Vancouver reflecting that fair city in rectangular blocks of light. Photo taken in 2010.
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The ceiling inside the Pantheon
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A bike rack outside of Mount Royal University in Calgary, AB.
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Repeating patterns - Fruit on display at Jean Talon Market, Montreal
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A brick building in downtown Calgary.
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While eating lunch outside one day last summer, a tiny ladybug landed on the chair beside me. Photo taken in Calgary on August 13, 2011.
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(Photo taken March 25 '12) This duck seemed to want to strike a pose, showing off its beautifully patterned one-of-a-kind "designs" for spring:-)
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When the tide goes out you find many different patterns etched into the sand by the movement of the waves.
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a south carolina condo designed using a curved grid
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The audience before the start of La Traviata at the Vienna State Opera. Photo taken in Vienna, Austria on May 22, 2010
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March 26 - The repetitive patterns are totally different in this photo. The Lights, stumps, and lanterns all have different frequencies.
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Snow melting on square lattice in Calgary. Photo taken Sunday March 25, 2012
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I have never seen a better layout of ares than this - and other - displays of fish at the famous Stone Town fish market on Zanzibar island, Tanzania. The photo was taken Jan 31st at 9.56 a.m. Tanzani
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The main foyer of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.
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Three mega sailboats under spinaker
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Early one Sunday morning in January 2012; Highland Creek in Scarborough, where it joins Lake Ontario.
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Taken in January 2012 at the Holy Poker Gathering.
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This is a shot of the opera house at the Lincoln Centre in NYC. I opened the shutter for 3 seconds to allow the water fountain to give the right effect.
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patterns formed by deck chairs as viewed from above
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I snapped this shot somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean, on a night flight between Calgary, Alberta and London, England. Photo taken May 19, 2011.
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Harrow in the Spring
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In the over forty years that I have lived in Thunder Bay, The Sleeping Giant has never been so perfectly reflected in lake Superior as it was in these few moments.
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Is that a dragon in your fruit?
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Row on row of cherry trees in the fall.
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Getting ready to round off the buoy
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Flags over the entrance of Le St. Sulpice Hotel in Olde Montreal
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This pattern effect is achieved with water droplets on a CD disk using florescent lighting and a macro lens. The rainbow of colour emanates from the shiny disk.
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Interesting patterns left in the sand at low tide.
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a view of vibrant shapes from above
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Made In Canada !
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Patterns in flowers
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Detail of a door style pattern located in the Forbidden City - Beijing, China. February, 2012.
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Dancers in Ubud, Bali performing a dance with masks on. Canon 40D 70-200mm f 2.8 lens.
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cherry blossoms around tidal pool in Washington DC
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repeating patterns in a neighbourhood.
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this is an artist's stash of wood, in nelson, b.c.
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cherry blossoms in Washington DC on Friday mar 23
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Taken March 27, 2012 down by the tracks. Blossoms. Chain link. Railway ties.
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(Photo taken March 25 '12) Stacked crab pots at the pier show a colourful, repeated pattern.
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Backyard fence latticework. Taken March 26, 2012.
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Shot of a prism reflection on the stairs.
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competitive dancers at a competition in 2011
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Shiba Park, Tokyo
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March 24 - The warm weather allows the kids to play outside, and loving it.
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Looking up at the 243 meter (799 feet) tall Metropolitan Government Building, or City Hall, in Tokyo, Japan.
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September 2012 Patterns in nature
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Yonge St near Colborne taken March 26 2012 with Nikon D7000
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Cannon Powershot SX130 - Taken March 23rd, appeture priority f3.4
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Faceted dome of the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar (Photo taken March 15, 2012).
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A War Canoe team in stroke at Canadian Nationals August 2011
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A scenic vista comprised of repeating spruce trees and clouds in a reflection on the Bow River in Banff, Alta., is captured on the river's ice.
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These grainaries stand near Beiseker, Alberta. Shot at sunset. You should have seen the sun.
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This picture was taken on March 23rd on Redington Beach in Florida at sunset.
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The view of the suburbs around the GTA from a place. The repeating patterns of houses and streets aren't noticable until you see them from an aerial perspective.
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A covered promenade at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Waikiki. Feb. 2010.
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Out for a flight one fall day, I caught this picture of a harvest scene. the pattern broken by a group of trees.
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March 26 - There are numerous repetitive patterns in this photo.
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The underneath of the cabana umbrella. Taken on vacation in Curacao.
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Brookfield place walkway taken march 26 2012
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View of Doha skyline through part of the 5-storey window of the Museum of Islamic Art (photo taken March 15, 2012).
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The ice on the Bow River in Banff, Alta., takes on an artful, stained-glass effect as shapes repeat themselves into a pattern of ice designs.
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Quartered wood is imprecise, but the pattern is apparent
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Taken March 26, 2012 at Cherry Point on Vancouver Island.
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Taken in the summer of 2011, this photos has numerous patterns and contrast-- the wires appear to envelop and cradle the church steeple.
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Picnic tables with a blanket of snow
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Taken in the summer of 2011. I love the way the camera caught the droplets of water in the lawn sprinkler.
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Shot las spring in a blinding rain storm. The Canon digital camera was soaked. As was shooter.
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Circle of straws, Taken with Nikon D90, March 26th -Manual mode 50mm f1.8.
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A hillside near Lake Louise, Alta., is covered with young pine trees poking their way through fresh snow -- creating a natural pattern in the snow.
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This Photo taken while on a walk along the walking path. the rows of similar trees and the parallel fence along with skying trail made an interesting picture.
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Image of the Cherry Point vineyard on Vancouver Island, at sunset. Taken March 26, 2012.
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Hair Brush March 26th Nikon D90 50mm F1.8 appeture priority.
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Close up Dandelion
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Norton Winery - Mendoza
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Out for a walk this a.m. walked the Peace Bridge in Calgary for the first time.
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The underneath of our cabana umbrella while on vacation in Curacao.
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Norton Winery - Mendoza - Argentina
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Heel-o-matic calves manufactured for team ropers to practice heading and heeling roping skills appear to be gathered in a round-up outside Irvine Tack and Trailers near Crossfield, Alta.
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The main staircase at the Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Qatar (photo taken on March 15, 2012).
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Taken on the beach at Kailua-Kona, these lava rocks represent endless variety on a common theme.
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Ruca Malen Winery - Mendoza - Argentina
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This globe cactus seen from above, shows the even spacing of the needles on each segment. Photo taken March 24, 2012
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bought myself some flowers and realized I had a pattern
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old building on the river in Winnipeg
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circles in nature
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The Roman Colosseum in Rome. Photo Credit: Sibyl Bigler.
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Ceiling of the main lobby of the Hungarian National Parliament, Budapest, Hungary. February 6th, 2012.
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Decorations at Downtown Crossing Boston Mass. Sept 2011
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The ring road continues to be constructed off 22X. The developers are now putting in the steel beams for safety. Photo Credit: Sibyl Bigler.
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Kitesurfing at Silver Sands Barbados February 2012. Photo taken with Go Pro camera mounted to kite. High angle of camera provides a great perspective of wave and the path of the surf board
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A set of school lockers from left to right, with my grandson breaking the pattern at the end.
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Passing road construction I found this orange sheeting fighting with mother nature. The leaf won.
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Door frame in the Royal Palace in Marrakech, Morrocco. November 6th, 2011.
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The Cieling of the Galleries Lafayette department store, Paris, France. November 14th, 2011.
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Reflection off a building located in downtown Calgary. Rooftop photo of Easter Seals Alberta's Drop Zone fundraiser. September 2011.
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Edelweiss can be seen growing in between grass blades in Switzerland. Beautiful flower. Photo Credit: Sibyl Bigler.
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This exquisite easter egg was created by my father-in-law. While displaying it this season, I noticed the patterns are both horizontal and vertical. Photo taken March 24, 2012
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Found these tire tracks in mud at a road construction site interesting.
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I took this shot at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver. It's the Enterprise... my least favourite ride!
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A row of tiny plant labels create a unique pattern at Sunnyside Home and Garden in Calgary in March 2012.
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These sand etchings were created by the Pacific ocean waves. Photo taken March 2012
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This shot was taken in Tampa, Florida. The amusement park was closed at the time, but it was amazing so I decided to take few pictures. This was one of the best shot from the couple of picture I took.
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taken on feb 3, 2012 whike walking the dog at an abandoned farm in our nieghborhood.
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Nighttime Water Fountain
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A monk leaving his monastery to go out and collect alms. This monastery is near Bagain, Myanmar. Three times a week the monks visit the local villages to collect food for their monastery.
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Under the Boardwalk: I loved watching how the water weaved it's way through the pier, the pier's posts and bracing repetitive structures in themselves.
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Different patterns, the roof line, trees and benches at Festival Theater Stratford ON
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London Ont.
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This was the view through wire mesh of the vast snow outside . The focus was adjusted to close up and the background was the snow outside viewed from window wire mesh !
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One of the final shots of a fantastic family vacation in Orlando.
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A small apartment building with mirror immage repeating pattern
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Dying Easter eggs with onion skins provides a disticnt marbled pattern
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When I was traveling in Hue, Vietnam I came across a little market that had thousands of incense placed in different eye-catching patterns.
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Repeats in the Everyday: braids, earrings, hair tones...
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The patterns in a light fixture
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European dream has Monty all smiles
Colin Montgomerie, once described as resembling a bulldog chewing a wasp, looked like the cat who got the cream as he milked every moment of Europe's one-point victory in the Ryder Cup.
The rubber-faced European captain, who has not put a foot wrong during a testing week on and off the course, delivered another faultless performance on stage just a few hundred metres from the 17th green where two hours earlier Graeme McDowell won the point to secure a 14.5 to 13.5 win to regain the trophy.
"We expected a great match and we expected great support. The world was watching and Wales delivered," he said, to thunderous applause.
The Scot had been pressed all week to compare his captaincy role to his playing days, where he enjoyed some of his finest moments with six wins and two halves from his singles matches.
He had played it down previously but knew the moment had arrived with all eyes upon him.
"This was one of the finest moments of my golfing career," he said, before pretending to re-read his notes.
"No hang on - this is the greatest moment of my golfing career," he added, bringing the house down once more.
All the players and assistants had discarded their mud-splattered kit and, in smart jackets and open-necked shirts, had walked side by side to their places on stage.
They were greeted by delirious chants of "Gmac, Gmac" in recognition of McDowell, the man whose last-game point secured the Cup for Europe.
When the Welsh first minister Carwyn Jones lauded the Americans by saying their country could have no finer ambassadors, Montgomerie and the players rose as one to applaud.
Jones presented the Ryder Cup to Montgomerie and he hoisted it high for the fans, who responded with more of the "Monty" chants that have rung around the course all week.
"To 12 special guys, I asked them to play with their hearts and with passion and by God they did," he said, before announcing each player individually - with a subsequent roar of applause for each one.
"Corey you are a credit to the profession of golf and your team are a credit to you," he added to opposite number Corey Pavin.
The US captain, struggling to speak as he choked back his emotions, was simlarly full of praise.
"Colin, to you and your team we say congratulations on a hard-fought well-played match, you guys played better than us, just by a little bit, and I congratulate each and every one of you, very well done."
"To my players I'm so proud of each and every one of you. We started a little slow, came back hard, almost got there.
"I'm very proud of their resolve, their sportsmanship and their fine play.
"It's been an honour and a privilege to call them team-mates," he said, just managing to utter the final few words before shaking the hand of each player.
The ceremony took place in late afternoon sunshine, conditions the organisers would have paid a fortune to have had instead of the deluge that wiped out seven hours' play on Friday - with thousands of fans staying to watch.
Around 35,000 of those short-changed by the weather on Sunday had managed to get to the course on Monday, with only 5,000 not making the return.
It was a remarkable effort and though it might not have been entirely welcomed by the region's employers, it certainly was by the captains and players of both sides.
"We thank every fan for your fairness and appreciation of the game, you were all fantastic," said Montgomerie, who later confirmed he had no plans to continue in the position for the defence of the trophy in Chicago in 2012.
Pavin also congratulated the supporters: "I'd like to say thank you, you guys were great to play in front of, you showed tremendous respect and we appreciate you coming out here on a Monday and having a good time."
Rookie Jeff Overton, who beat Ross Fisher 3&2, was similarly impressed: "This whole event has been awesome.
"I can't describe the emotional feelings you get, especially with all of the crowd, the fans, that come out and support the event.
"It's a dream come true to be a part of and win or lose, it's all about the sport."
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ArtistConsidering Silesia I'm interested in digital explorations, from pixel to painting and back again, and my project "Considering Silesia" examines issues of conflicting (Anglo-German) heritage, identity and migration observed in the context of our evolving relationship with the internet and new media - our digital "ways of seeing" - focusing on 'virtual expeditions' to my mothers' homeland (Lower Silesia - a place I've never been to) and the very 'analogue' activity of painting. Albert Speers monumental "Riese" (Giant), tunnelled by 28,000 slave labourers into the mountains overlooking my mothers hometown, the forested scenery hiding what "is most certainly the largest bunker and probably the largest headquarters constructed during World War Two", link to my own families micro-histories and a previously concealed part of my identity. And what were the Nazis supposed to be building there? A development of what the Allied pilots called "Foo Fighters": new and radical types of aircraft meant to save Hitler's war - the Haunebu flying saucers. "Considering Silesia" has been exhibited from San Francisco to Baltimore, and from Edinburgh to Zagreb, featured in several publications, received awards and critical acclaim. . An impressive combination of methodical observation and technical draughtsmanship matched by a mature understanding of the medium and just the right amount of spontaneity and freedom give these studies a real sense of urgency, energy and vitality. (Matt Price, saatchi-gallery.co.uk February 7, 2007) . read full statement
Qualifications and training
2006 - Creative Collaborations, School of Art and Design, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham
Solo exhibitions
2010 - Nazi UFO's @ TotalKunst, TotalKunst Gallery, Edinburgh Art Festival, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
2007 - Greetings from Silesia: Part V, Bend in the River Gallery, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
2003 - El Theatro del Installazione et Pittura (sic), Wakefield Art Gallery, Wakefield, Yorkshire
2002 - El Theatro del Installazione et Pittura (sic), Leeds City Art Gallery, Leeds, Yorkshire
2002 - Sketches for The Altarpiece Project and densely encrusted with Rococo conceits, The Wallner Gallery and Djanogly Art Gallery foyer, Lakeside Arts Centre, University of Nottingham, Nottingham
2000 - Drawings - Mik Godley, The Bonington Gallery, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham
Group exhibitions
2011 - Beyond the Horizon, Emrace Arts, Richard Attentborough Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
2011 - The Bookmark Project, Nottingham Contemporary, Weekday Cross, Nottingham, UK
2011 - The Digital Canvas, Autodesk Gallery, One Market, San Francisco, CA 94105
2010 - 2010: the year we made contact - curated by Mik's Front Room, Nottingham Studios Presents..., Nottingham, UK
2010 - Because I Can - curated by Michael Forbes, Nottingham Studios Presents..., Nottingham, UK
2010 - Cunningham-Godley-Hockney, Triton Gallery, Sledmere House, Sledmere, Yorkshire, UK
2010 - London Art Fair (BendInTheRiver), Business Design Centre, Islington, London, UK
2010 - Nottingham Castle Annual Open 2010, Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery, Nottingham, UK
2010 - Occidental Dimension, University of Brighton Gallery, Brighton, UK
2009 - Face to Face – Contemporary portraiture, The Richard Attenborough Centre, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
2009 - London Art Fair (BendInTheRiver & Own Art - Arts Council England), Business Design Centre, Islington, London
2009 - Penned, Lump Gallery, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
2008 - Buy Art Fair (BendInTheRiver), Urbis, Manchester
2008 - No Letters, Nettie Horn Gallery, London
2008 - Penned, Pinkard Gallery, Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, USA
2007 - Parade: Terra Incognita, Angel Row Gallery, Nottingham
2007 - Planchette: presented by Black Box, hosted by Spectre vs. Rector @ Residence, The Residence Gallery, London
2007 - The Redemptive Beauty of Life After Death, The Bonington Gallery, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham
2006 - Drawingspace, Southwell Art Space, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
2006 - When Men and Mountains Meet, Galerija 01/Museum of Contemporary Art Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
2003 - The Ashbourne Gallery, Ashbourne Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire
2002 - Art from the Studios, Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Nottingham
2001 - Createx, Gothenburg City Library Exhibition Hall, Gothenburg, Sweden
2001 - Createx, Museum of South West, Midland, Texas, USA
1999 - Conflux, Bonington Gallery, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham
Curated projects
2007 - In the Echo of a Shadow, Corridor Gallery, School of Design, University of Leeds, Leeds
2007 - PARADE: Book Launch - London, The Drawing Room, London
2006 - yes I said yes I will yes, 1851 Gallery and Bonington Gallery, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham
2003 - DELINEATE, Bridlesmith Gate Gallery, Nottingham
Competitions, prizes and awards
2008 - Research Bursary (one year), Arts Council England, East Midlands, Nottingham, UK
2007 - Future Factory Fellowship, Future Factory, School of Art and Design, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham
2007 - Future Factory Fellowship, School of Art & Design, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
2009 - "From Breslau to Rothko to Wroclaw" Nottingham Visual Arts, interenet magazine, Nottingham (article)
2009 - STAPLE 71: The Art Issue, "Considering Silesia" text & image project
2008 - "/seconds magazine 9", the online journal of contemporary art and its research, London
2008 - "Soul Food, and Music: Research and Innovation for Creative Business", (interview) by Kim Errington, Neil Maycroft and Jim Shorthose, NCN Nottingham
2007 - "Parade" Angel Row Gallery (catalogue)
2007 - "The Redemptive Beauty of Life After Death" Bonington Gallery (catalogue), essay Peter Suchin
2007 - Nottingham Creative Business Awards - Visual Arts, The Ballroom, The Council House, Nottingham City Council, Nottingham
Location | Nottingham, East Midlands |
Activities | Higher education, Further education, Adult education, Lecturing, Private commissions |


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January 21, 2013
Why do I have constant internet stability / DNS lookup issues on my laptop but not on my iPad etc.?
Every so often, when browsing the internet on my laptop, it'll get stuck trying to access a page ("sending request...") and eventually time out with a DNS lookup failure. Other times, it'll load the page, but only partially - the formatting will be messed up or the images are broken, and I need to reload a couple times. Sometimes some pages will load and other pages will time out with a DNS lookup failure.
If I wake up the laptop from sleep, this is guaranteed to happen - I'll be connected to the WiFi and pinging IP addresses directly works fine, but DNS lookups fail. For a few minutes. Then all of a sudden, it works.
The weird thing is, my iPad and iPhone
have this problem - they can always access sites instantaneously even when the laptop is timing out with a DNS lookup. Both laptops in our household have the DNS lookup problem. They're both fairly new.
I'm in NYC and I have Time Warner "RoadRunner" cable internet. I'm using the Google DNS servers; I've also tried using OpenDNS as well as the automatic ISP-provided DNS and it makes no difference.
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When you say you're using the Google DNS servers, do you mean that you've manually programmed them in to your laptops? If so, try using your ISP's DNS on the PCs (the iDevices are already using them unless you specifically programmed DNS servers into your router). If they have the stupid hijacking tricks going on, use the DNS servers they supply for business customers. Thus far I haven't seen anyone do stupid tricks with those.
If you haven't done anything to the router, switching back is as simple as picking the "Obtain DNS server address automatically" radio box instead of the "use these DNS servers" box.
posted by
on January 21, 2013
My best guess is your DNS queries are not in fact going to Google DNS and instead are going to the ISP. Google DNS is very reliable in my experience. Maybe DHCP is overriding your settings? The details of this depend on exactly how you've configured your Windows network connection. The failure after wake from sleep could be part of it; your laptop may be working off the old DHCP info right after resume, before it can get a new DHCP response.
If you really want to track this down, install the
WireShark packet sniffer
and configure it to listen only to DNS traffic (UDP port 53). You'll quickly be able to see where the requests are being sent. But because it's UDP you won't learn much about timeout failures; all you'll see are requests that go unanswered.
posted by
on January 21, 2013
I don't think this is a dns issue. Next time it happens, can you ping your router and show us the results? Then ping your dns server.
The time after that, renew your ip address and tell us what happens.
posted by
on January 22, 2013
If your laptops are running Windows 7, try restarting the DNS Client service (Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Services->DNS Client->Restart).
I have a handful of school computers that need this done semi-regularly to get rid of the exact behavior you're describing. I used to have more, but managed to fix some by disabling
UDP Checksum Offloading
on those machines (all the same make and model, so they probably had a common problem with their NIC and/or its driver).
Windows XP running on the exact same machines was not affected.
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on January 22, 2013
Thanks for the answers. When I say I'm using Google's DNS servers, I mean I went into the TCP/IP config and told Windows to use the IP's of the Google DNS rather than obtaining one automatically.
Here's what happens when I ping the router, then Google's DNS server, then do an nslookup for google.com. I am indeed running Windows 7, and I'm using one of those combo modem/wifi router things that my ISP gave me.
C:\Users\Pravit>ping 192.168.0.1
Pinging 192.168.0.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=64
Reply from 192.168.0.1: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=64
Ping statistics for 192.168.0.1:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 2ms, Average = 1ms
C:\Users\Pravit>ping 126.96.36.199
Pinging 188.8.131.52 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 220.127.116.11: bytes=32 time=19ms TTL=52
Reply from 184.108.40.206: bytes=32 time=21ms TTL=52
Reply from 184.108.40.206: bytes=32 time=19ms TTL=52
Reply from 184.108.40.206: bytes=32 time=20ms TTL=52
Ping statistics for 184.108.40.206:
Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),
Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:
Minimum = 19ms, Maximum = 21ms, Average = 19ms
C:\Users\Pravit>nslookup google.com
DNS request timed out.
timeout was 2 seconds.
Server: UnKnown
Address: 22.214.171.124
DNS request timed out.
timeout was 2 seconds.
DNS request timed out.
timeout was 2 seconds.
DNS request timed out.
timeout was 2 seconds.
DNS request timed out.
timeout was 2 seconds.
*** Request to UnKnown timed-out
posted by
on January 22, 2013
That's consistent with the pattern I've seen on school workstations that came good after I restarted their DNS Client service.
It might also be security software mistakenly blocking DNS requests or responses. Do your laptops have a Norton or Symantec security suite installed? I've seen that garbage bollix up networking like you wouldn't believe.
It would be worth following Nelson's advice and using Wireshark to monitor the network connection you're using to connect to your router.
There are only a few ways to cause DNS timeouts:
1. Something inside your computer eats the outgoing DNS requests before they make it out of your network interface. Wireshark will show you whether this is happening. If it is, the most likely causes are (a) DNS Client service has gone wrong and needs restarting (b) soft firewall misconfiguration, which is far more likely if you're using something other than the inbuilt Windows firewall.
2. DNS requests go out, but the replies never come back. Given that your non-Windows devices are working, this is unlikely - but Wireshark will confirm it either way. Most likely cause for this is configuration differences inside your router for the PCs vs the iThings; perhaps the iThings are using a different DNS server, and your router is being bloody-minded about which DNS servers it will relay traffic for? Next most likely cause is something screwing up the format of the outgoing DNS requests so the remote server doesn't respond to them (checksum errors due to offloading not working can do this).
3. DNS requests go out, replies come back over the network, but something inside your computer eats them before the application layer can see them. Once again, this is most likely to be a DNS Client service or firewall misconfiguration issue.
posted by
on January 22, 2013
I haven't tried WireShark yet, although I did try restarting the DNS service - while it didn't work instantaneously, it does seem to have reduced the time it takes to start for DNS requests to start working again - down to < 1 minute rather than around 3-5 minutes like before.
I'm not using Norton or Symantec, just basic Windows firewall.
posted by
on January 24, 2013
As another update, I have had some luck using "Hibernate" instead of "Sleep" with my laptop. Takes a bit longer to start up, but I'm on the internet faster. I get the feeling something screws up with the DNS client when I put it into the instantaneous "Sleep" mode.
posted by
on March 3, 2013
Sleep-related wireless network weirdness on Windows, in my experience, is disappointingly common. Sometimes all it takes to fix it is updating the wireless network driver with the latest available version from Windows Update or the wireless chipset manufacturer's support site (drivers available from your mobo vendor will often be several versions out of date).
I have seen Windows Update get the version wrong (installing a 32 bit XP driver into 64 bit Vista, wtf?) so I generally prefer to go straight to the chipset manufacturer. Do you know how to track yours down? If not, post back and I'll walk you through the steps.
posted by
on March 3, 2013
Updating the wireless network driver didn't work, but I think I may have finally solved the problem.
I went into my router's admin page and changed two things. Not sure which one fixed it:
1. Changed DHCP Lease Time to -1 ("infinite")
2. Set Port Scan Detection and IP Flood Detection to OFF
Before I did this, I did try using WireShark but couldn't really tell what the issue was. I would see a stream of unanswered queries like this:
15 1.379670000 192.168.0.12 184.108.40.206 DNS 85 Standard query 0xb8d3 A teredo.ipv6.microsoft.com
16 1.379796000 192.168.0.12 184.108.40.206 DNS 85 Standard query 0xb8d3 A teredo.ipv6.microsoft.com
17 1.800531000 192.168.0.12 192.168.0.255 NBNS 92 Name query NB WPAD<0>
with the occasional
27 5.438310000 IntelCor_77:1d:20 Broadcast ARP 42 Who has 192.168.0.1? Tell 192.168.0.12
28 5.439803000 HonHaiPr_56:8a:2f IntelCor_77:1d:20 ARP 42 192.168.0.1 is at 90:6e:bb:56:8a:2f0>
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on June 4, 2013
I expect it was the Scan and Flood detection setting. DHCP lease times typically only matter on subnets with lots of devices coming and going.
Something else you might care to check on your laptop, if you're using Internet Explorer: under Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN Settings, try turning off "Automatically detect settings".
Your laptop appears to be interested in resoving the name "WPAD", which probably means it's trying to use Web Proxy Auto Discovery. For a typical home Internet service you won't ever want to use a web proxy, and WPAD is just one more opportunity for things to go wrong. Unless that laptop also needs to be used inside a corporate LAN where WPAD is used to automate the discovery of a mandatory web proxy, turning it off should have no negative consequences.
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trademark infringement
'Coinye' virtual currency shuts down over trademark infringement suit
It was "Bound 2" happen eventually, but Kanye West-themed virtual currency "Coinye" is dead and buried thanks to a trademark infringement lawsuit from the rapper himself.
Disney files suit over Frozen trademark infringement
Disney filed a lawsuit against Phase 4 Films, claiming that Phase 4 infringed upon Disney's trademark associated with Frozen when marketing its own film.
Joan Jett sues Hot Topic for trademark infringement
Rocker Joan Jett is suing the retail chain that she says heartlessly stole her trademark and used it to launch a lingerie line.
Anonymous Yelp review admitted as evidence in infringement case
Negative online reviews can scare off potential customers, and now they could land companies in legal hot water.
Rosetta Stone, Google settle trademark infringement suit
Finished. Fini. Finito. Any of these words can now accurately describe language software maker Rosetta Stone Inc.'s trademark infringement case against Google Inc.
Gucci wins trademark infringement cases against Guess
Gucci may not be getting even close to the full $120 million it was seeking in its trademark infringement suit against Guess Inc., but it is walking away the victor.
One Direction sued for $1 million over name dispute
British boy band One Direction was having a good year. Since its formation on Simon Cowell's TV talent show "The X Factor," the five-man act had garnered a 2012 Brit Award, a Saturday Night Live appearance and a No. 1 Billboard ranking for its debut album "Up All Night." But...
Technology: 8 strategies to protect trademarks against new domain names
Now that the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is proceeding on schedule to accept applications for new generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs), trademark owners need to know how to protect their rights.
Start-ups use "shaming" to fight trademark infringement claims
Phil Michaelson found himself embroiled in a modern-day David and Goliath story last year when his web cookbook, KeepRecipes.com, came under fire for trademark infringement, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Pernod-Ricard settles Irish whiskey trademark suit
Two Irish whiskey makers have settled a short-lived trademark infringement lawsuit just a few weeks before St. Patrick's Day.


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Ryunosuke and his father are running away from his crazy mother when, feeling the urge to answer nature's call, Ryunosuke finds a cute little alley cat and decides to keep it. Almost immediately after, they are caught in a fire fight with his mother's lackeys. Tragically the poor cat dies and Ryunouske is heartbroken, but luckily his inventor father just happened to bring along a deactivated robot. By placing the cat's brain in the robot, Nuku Nuku is born! Now all they have to do is teach Nuku Nuku how to behave like a normal girl instead of a super-strong, cat-brained robot, while trying to avoid a mother's wrath!
On a day like any other day, Cacao (a chocolate-loving student of magic) awoke to find himself next to a mysterious girl ... made of wood?! Named Hinano, the green-haired beauty wasted no time in professing her very one-sided love to Cacao, much to his dismay. Now, in this colorful world of magic and technology, Hinano must do everything in her power to to win Cacao's love, even when hindered by a variety of obstacles including martial arts twins, bizarre teachers, and suitors after her own heart!
Both Trouble Chocolate and Nuku Nuku place some over the top characters in over the top settings without really worrying about how it will fit into the overall plot.


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It is difficult to quote prices within this category as nearly every project is different. The prices shown below are for guidance only. Some of the Autograss race assembly prices are fairly accurate, others reflect recently completed projects. In every case the customer must provide a salvageable donor unit. Note that prices are plus vat.
Ford X'Flow 1300 Locost Race Engine.........................£1300
Ford X'Flow 1600 Mk1 Escort Classic..........................£1095
Ford Pinto F2 Stockcar Race Engine...........................£1900
Ford Pinto Rally/Trackday Engine................................£1700
Ford Pinto Fast Road.................................................£1450
Cosworth YB refurbishment (incl rebore/pistons)...........£2500
Lotus Std Rebuild 1600 Twincam..........................................£1950
Major rebuild, unleaded conv, re-liner block, Twincam....£2800
Sprint spec engine, 145bhp.........................................£2800
998cc Full engine rebuild kit, including block assembly, head
assembly, new cam, pump, folls, gaskets, etc. Everything!
Suitable for NASA Class 1 or fast road...........................£995
Note that the £995 price includes the head
Mini 998cc blueprinted head (Class 1) with gaskets.........£255
Micra K10 - 1200 - Nasa Class 2 from............................£1000
Corsa C12NZ blueprint, suitable NASA JS.....................£1275
Head assembly for above, with camshaft etc etc,.............£395
Nova 1300, blueprint full engine (Class 2)........................£999 - popular as ever!
Nova/Corsa 1300 - Stockcar.........................................£1050
Head assembly for above, with new cam etc etc,.............£395
1400 Vauxhall, 8v, - ultimate road, race or Class 5 autograss
Modified flat top pistons, Arp bolts, lightened flywheel, clutch included, dynamically balanced, ported head, seat work, solid lifters, race cam, springs, retainers and lash caps. Vernier pulley. Fully assembled, timed up, all gaskets, seals, plugs, filter renewed. Fully prepped and ready to fit. Ideal for running with programmed management system and throttle bodies - see 150bhp. Ring to discuss: Old serviceable, non reworked donor engine required.
1400 - budget Class 5 autograss..................................£1450
1400 GT Rod engine, built ready to fit, ...........................£1150
Other rebuilds happily undertaken - Rover K Series, Smart Car,
Peugeot, VW Golf etc