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Does anyone actually believe this alternate timeline business?
I see a number of posts that say it doesn't matter what the ship looks like because its an alternate time line. Or, Captain April isn't in it due to the same reason etc etc etc. Maybe I'm in the minority here, but this alternate timeline business was a completely after the fact thing to appease the hardcore fans (which is a bit insulting to me). Plain and simple. You can quote me on this, if there is a sequel (after they right the wrong in 'this timeline') stuff will be the same and look the same. The E won't go back to the 60's design. Chekov will still be on the ship. And so on. Your thoughts?
Actually, I don't care if it's an alternate timeline or not. I want a good Star Trek story.
me too :)
Sure, because this timeline will continue.
yup same here,
dont care...
(but personaly, i dont think its another timeline)
The fact that it could end up an alternate timeline would explain a great many things...
Would make Orci's remarks how the story "respects canon" make sense (because by being in an alternate timeline, "real" canon is not interfered with)...
It gives Paramount free reign to do what they want into the TOS era without having to square with any material under CBS's control...
I'm a hardcore fan and it actually makes sense to me, and makes me less worried about the movie because in the end result, it will just be a "what if" story...
Thanks to I-Am-Zim in another thread, this is the interview that says it all, where Bob Orci admits the movie's events are in an alternate timeline:
Was there confusion over this? Of course it's an alternate timeline, from the moment Nero causes the split by attempting to change the past. What's not to understand about that?
The question which remains is what happens in that alternate timeline by the end of this film, and how will it relate to the parallel timeline it split from?
Btw, here's a working link to the article (there is a format error in the link above):
it's only my opinion but...
what you are going to see and what you are going to get after are going to be the same yet different from what has been done before.:thumbup:
It's over. There will be no carbon copy remake. JJ has the cash and he is doing it his way. Do I wish a bunch of stuff was different and in line with canon? Sure.
Do I hope for a good story and give thanks for what is in line with TOS? Much, much more so.
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See Only Love. There Is Nothing Else To SeeWalter Jacobson
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Everything is Love or a Call For Love. When we appreciate this Truth and integrate it into our moment to moment consciousness, then when people say hurtful and unloving things to us, we don't see the attack. We see someone who is in pain, who is calling out for love and attention in a very unloving way. We give the attack no power. We don't see an attacking person at all. We see someone who is loving but doesn't know how to show it. We see someone who is our spiritual brother or sister. And we respond with love. And we free our minds from fear. And we transform the relationship. It works if you work it.


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Funny, I looked back at Homer's first no-hitter, and I didn't start the thread (that credit goes to cumberlandreds) but I provided the PBP in a thread completely dead for the first 7 innings.
Funny, I looked back at Homer's first no-hitter, and I didn't start the thread (that credit goes to cumberlandreds) but I provided the PBP in a thread completely dead for the first 7 innings.
"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."
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The play by Votto was fascinating. If he fires across the infield and doesn't get the runner, I assume it would have been scored a hit??? However, with a home scorer, and the game in "no-hitter mode" was there anyway it could have been ruled a FC without an out? I heard two different talking heads speak of there being "no great defensive play in the game". I disagree.
So, in a word, no. He would not be credited with a hit. At least that is how I am reading this rule.Fielder's choice is defined in MLB Rule 2, "Definitions", as "the act of a fielder who handles a fair grounder and, instead of throwing to first base to put out the batter-runner, throws to another base in an attempt to put out a preceding runner." FC is recorded for the batter-runner if he reaches first base safely regardless of whether the attempt to put out the other runner(s) is successful. A batter who reaches first base safely as the result of a fielder's choice is not credited with a hit or a time on base.
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Zero chance the Reds miss the playoffs!
Rosie Raisor. Yep, the cat is officially out of the bag now.
Zero chance the Reds miss the playoffs!
Servo doesn't suck any longer! He's good again!
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I was at the beach and didn't get to watch the game but I followed along on my phone. Congrats to Homer on his second no-hitter! What a game. I really hope the Reds find a way to sign him long-term.
I miss Adam Dunn.
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FOX 29's Thalia Perez spoke to the infant's mother.
The baby boy is just 7 months old and during his short life so far he's suffered from some serious health conditions. Both mom and dad have tried everything to keep their family together here in the U.S. but still their future is hanging in the balance.
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Pretty simple contest - pick 3 players each from 5 groups of hitters (based on the top 50 or so home run hitters from last year).
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Jennifer Hawkins was back to work two day after her honeymoon yesterday evening to launch Season 8 of Australia's Next Top Model, which was held at Doltone House in Sydney.
The newlywed showed off her fresh tan, wearing an orange-and-black Toni Maticevski cocktail dress with an asymmetrical neckline.
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Surveillance video captured the robberies in progress, and led to a better description of the suspect.
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The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards Red Carpet Arrivals
Miss Rihanna looked glamorous tonight as she stepped out on the 53rd Annual Grammy Award Red Carpet in a dress by Jean-Paul Gaultier. That dress is playing Peek -a-boo! We are loving the hair!
Monica is a big fan of padded shouldered dresses. She was spotted on the red carpet in an elegant black dress designed by Stephane Rolland.
Willow Smith wore a colorful number complete with platform shoes and shoestrings in her hair.
Bruno Mars channeled Elvis
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Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and Tyga
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Good plan, Mike! We're going to have a few at the campground we didn't have last year, though.
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I will be leaving my school at 11:30 AM and coming straight there Roy.
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well guys, looks like another louisiana boy is headed ya'lls way . coppersmythe.................................................
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See you in a bit Val, keep it between the ditches!!
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I got to join in the fun for a little bit last night, and am going over for a bit this morning before I have to head back to sunny Pittsburgh and home. Glad that you guys let me putter around yesterday!
Mike (Happy as a Lark in Allison Park, PA)
Check out my Restoration Thread (1955 Cub, Lewis)
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Waiting for a report
All others pay cash
Boss Hog
Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely byJohn Emerich Edward Dalberg
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We got more got projects done today than a show dog can jump over!
The Louisiana Boys did a fine job with the food this evening! Looking for a bigger crowd tomorrow and a great rear of the weekend.
Lots if pics taken, I'm sure some will be posted later.
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Food was good. Lot going on in the shop & next to the camp fire to keep warm. Brrrrrrr. See everyone tomorrow.
In my line of work
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I am on the same spot as last year #6.
1975 cub (LouAnn) serial # 245946, 1941 John Deere Model H
Good judgment comes from experience,
and a lot of that comes from bad judgment. Will Rogers
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Another great and productive day at DSCF!!
Great food and great company, looking forward to tomorrow!
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and no pics
All others pay cash
Boss Hog
Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely byJohn Emerich Edward Dalberg
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I don't have a camera with me, and even if I did, my hands stayed so greasy, I couldn't pick one up!!
As soon as Matt and Theresa gets their camera hooked up to a computer, I'm sure there will be a pile of them!
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Thanks to everyone for the great help today. Here's a few pix:
Barnyard adjusting a really rough old Cub on his trailer:
Cubota on the dyno:
View of the shop from the yard
Steve and Jim firing Matt's new engine for the first time:
View of the shop from the campfire:
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Lake District, Northern England
I went on vacation
Some stress to release
A nine day trip to Ireland...
With the Mass State Police
The first night was great
I'd even say it was grand
As we sat down to listen
To Zac Brown and his band
In the days that followed
There was plenty to see
House of Waterford Crystal
And Jameson Distillery
Marched in the parade
A sight to behold
The experience itself
More precious than gold
Blarney castle was lovely
The stone we all kissed
And of all people
It's the GARDA we'll miss.
We spent time with new friends
Each day that passed
I didn't want to go home
I wished it would last
The final day came
And we boarded the bus
Headed for Aer Lingus
Without any fuss
Now we are home
And with all that we've seen
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Mobile App Brings Cambodian Labour Law to Users' Fingertips
Better Factories Cambodia (BFC) has created a mobile application that brings the Cambodian Labour Law to those who work in the garment industry and those who research it. The app, which can be downloaded for free for Android and iPhone, provides an interactive and easy-to-use version of the labour law that is searchable and applicable to real-life situations.
Available in English, Chinese and Khmer, the app also allows users to calculate proper wages depending on the number of hours worked and correct maternity benefits. Other features include a range of photos documenting both good and bad practices, and a calendar of BFC trainings that factories can access to plan for staff capacity building. In addition, users can test their knowledge with an included labour law quiz.
Making the labour law readily available and digestible for factory owners, managers and other stakeholders can help to increase compliance in the workplace by building and supporting user knowledge.
Also, read Better Factories Cambodia's Programme Manager Jill Tucker's blog post about why the time is right for mobile technology to help improve compliance with labour laws >>
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FGCU Women Win 5th Straight
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
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FORT MYERS, FL – Four players scored in double figures as the Florida Gulf Coast University women's basketball team knocked off Warner Southern 89-48 Tuesday night at Alico Arena for its fifth straight victory. Junior guard Candy Myers (New Batavia, OH) led the way with a game-high 18 points, hitting 6-of-14 from the floor, including 4-of-8 from three-point range. Myers has now hit at least one 3-point field goal in 25 straight games. Junior forward Jennifer Santana (Pembroke Pines, FL) added a season-high 17 points, senior forward Andrea Clarke (Guelph, Ontario) 13 points and freshman forward Amber Bishko (Orlando, FL) pitched in with 10 points. Clarke and Bishko added eight rebounds apiece for FGCU. FGCU raced out to a 45-20 halftime lead behind 13 points from Clarke and 11 points from Myers. The Eagles also hit 20 consecutive free throws during the game, finishing 23-of-26 from the free throw line. FGCU extended its winning streak to five games against Warner Southern. Warner Southern (9-10) was led by Juanita Jurand and Katie Mack with 16 points each. FGCU returns to action on Saturday, January 22 when it host Florida Memorial at Alico Arena at 7 p.m.
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Eight games into the season, with each of our quarterbacks having played three full games apiece and splitting time in two, I decided it would be interesting to take a statistical look at the differences in our offensive production. One area of this venture intrigued me specifically: the run game.
More after the jump...
It's commonly opined that Vick opens up the running game, not only by using his legs but also forcing defenders to respect him and play conservatively. Kolb, who is mobile within the pocket but incapable of producing big yards with his legs, doesn't require a spying linebacker/safety every play, and defenses therefore can play more aggressive football. While this is the standard viewpoint, a statistical analysis of the run game's production is still merited because, well, there are often standard viewpoints about football that are demonstrably wrong. (I.E. Trent Cole is an undersized DE [He's not]).
Anyways, I chose to analyze only LeSean McCoy's stats because he's received the vast majority of the carries and it means I don't have to take each individual back's skill set into account. Here are the results:
Kevin Kolb handing off to McCoy - 3 full games (SF, ATL, TEN) + 5 quarters (GB/WAS):
70 carries for 267 yards (3.81 YPC) 1 TD, 25 receptions for 190 yards (7.6 YPR)
Michael Vick handing off to McCoy – 3 full games (DET, JAX, IND) + 3 quarters (GB/WAS):
51 carries for 305 yards (5.98 YPC) 4 TD, 15 receptions for 96 yards (6.4 YPR)
So what do these stats tell us?
First off, as one would expect, McCoy has indeed been a more productive rusher with Vick handing him the ball. The notable part of this is how much more. Vick's handoffs have been 57% more effective than Kolb's, not to mention the touchdown differential (3). It must be noted that Detroit, Jacksonville, and Indy are giving up an average of 129.3 yards per game between the three, while Atlanta, San Fran, and Tennessee are only giving up an average of 101.1.
Interestingly, McCoy's receiving numbers favor Kolb. This might be because the Marty likes to dial up more screens and swing passes for Kolb while Vick's throws to McCoy are more often checkdowns. Then again, given that Vick has thrown to McCoy less than Kolb has, it might just take one long screen pass to give Vick the advantage in yards per reception.
Unfortunately, we can't yet predict with any accuracy how McCoy will do when he's teamed with Vick against a tough defense like the Giants, because Vick hasn't played a full game against a good defense yet this year. Kolb definitely drew the short stick when it came to matchups during the first half of the season. Still, it stands that McCoy is far above average when he's taking the ball from Vick and subpar when running behind Kolb.
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The Billionaire and the Mechanic: How Larry Ellison and a Car Mechanic Teamed Up to Win Sailing's Greatest Race, The America's C (Hardcover)
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The America's Cup, first awarded in 1851, is the oldest trophy in international sports, and one of the most hotly contested. In 2000, Larry Ellison, co-founder and billionaire CEO of Oracle Corporation, decided to run for the coveted prize and found an unlikely partner in Norbert Bajurin, a car radiator mechanic who had recently been named Commodore of the blue collar Golden Gate Yacht Club.
Julian Guthrie's The Billionaire and the Mechanic tells the incredible story of the partnership between Larry and Norbert, their unsuccessful runs for the Cup in 2003 and 2007, and their victory in 2010. With unparalleled access to Ellison and his team, Guthrie takes readers inside the design and building process of these astonishing boats, and the management of the passionate athletes who race them. She traces the bitter rivalries between Oracle and their competitors, including Swiss billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli's Team Alinghi, and throws readers into exhilarating races from Australia and New Zealand to Valencia, Spain.
With new television coverage and huge media, the America's Cup is poised to be bigger than ever, and The Billionaire and the Mechanic is a must-read for anyone interested in the race or this remarkable story.
About the Author
Julian Guthrie is an award-winning journalist and staff writer at the San Francisco Chronicle. She is the author of The Grace of Everyday Saints: How a Band of Believers Lost Their Church and Found Their Faith. She lives in San Francisco.
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The story of Mr. Ellison's decade-long effort to win the Cup and bring it back to the U.S. under Golden Gate's flag is worth telling, and Julian Guthrie, a reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle, tells it well."Angus Phillips, The Wall Street Journal
"Julian Guthrie's riveting book takes readers deep into uncharted realms, from the extremes of the ocean to the sublime connection between two singular men. The Billionaire and The Mechanic is a wondrously detailed story, beautifully told, by a writer who understands both the intricacies of human nature and the immensity of the natural world." Susan Casey, author of The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the Ocean
Surely the most comprehensive book ever written about an America's Cup challenge, The Billionaire and The Mechanic will surely be must reading for any yacht-racing aficionado." Frank Deford
From the opening scene in this bookand scene is the appropriate word for its cinematic beginningthe reader is swept along on heart-thumping rides on swift, dueling sailboats, past an assemblage of characters worthy of Dreiser, past the shoals of deceit worthy of Dickens, and coming to rest on the formidable character of billionaire Larry Ellison, who has the will-to-win of his best friend, Steve Jobs, and of a mechanic, who made winning possible. Julian Guthrie writes as if with a magic wand, holding the reader spellbound."Ken Auletta
"This is one helluva great read. Larry and Norbert - beautiful dreamers both, men with faith in their ability to convert them to reality. This book is fascinating; it informs, educates and entertains about the longest continuously contested trophy in all of sports. This is a must read for lovers of sport, and particularly for sailors."Bob Fisher, author of An Absorbing Interest: The America's Cup - A History 1851-2003
"Larry Ellison's America's Cup victory was as improbable as it was inevitable. The same is true of his alliance with radiator repairman Norbert Bajurin. In this absorbing page-turner, Julian Guthrie tells us how they came together to make history." G. Bruce Knecht, author of The Proving Ground: The Inside Story of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart Race
The Billionaire and the mechanic is pumping with adrenaline and yet full of subtle, surprising details about both sailing and one of the most mysterious, controversial characters on earth. This book is tirelessly reported and Guthrie has a rare writing gift to tie it all together into a work of literary journalism that reads like a thriller."Jaimal Yogis, author of The Fear Project
"If you're interested in the America's Cup competition, or in sailboat racing generally, you'll love this book. Julian Guthrie's taut and fascinating behind-the-scenes account of the colorful personalities, the risky development of astonishing new boats, and the hair-raising racing tactics of Larry Ellison's long campaign to win the trophy is necessary background reading." Derek Lundy, author of Godforsaken Sea: A True Story of Racing the World's Most Dangerous Waters
"Guthrie's interviews with the reclusive 68-year-old were a feat in themselves (Ellison rarely agrees to them) [but] The Billionaire and the Mechanic is about more than just Ellison. It's a look at the competitive and high-tech world of the America's Cupone in which obsessive boat builders search for ultralightweight carbon-fiber custom blends,' hire million-dollar athletes to run their teams, and take each other to court over where races can be held."Men's Journal
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DIY Traffic & Bike Counting
Georgia Guthrie, Ted Ullrich, Lauren Wang
May 31, 12 – 2 PM
As part of the Department of Making + Doing, we want to get to know the comings and goings of people in and around our space. We're going to take an urban planning lens to this activity, and we've gotten our hands on a few Waycount traffic and a Hi-Viz bike counter. Come out with us this Saturday to learn how to use these tools and help measure the traffic. We'll have some of the people who created these tools, and are part of Planning Corps in NYC. Afterwards we'll take our counts back to The Hacktory/DM+D and explore how to visualize them and what further questions we want to ask.
All participants will then be able to deploy the traffic counters to take measurements in other locations throughout the city over the next few weeks. We'll then meet up for a data jam later this summer to compile our data and make sense of it together.
This event is funded by a grant from Art Place America, so tickets are fee, but please register to help us get a head count beforehand.
Intro To 21st Century Fabrication
Eric Manganaro
June 10, 7 – 9PM
This single session class is an introductory workshop overview of how to go from idea to digital design to digitally fabricating a physical object prototype. We'll review a complete digital workflow. This class will provide an overview of tools and the process to creating your work. We'll start with an introduction to tools like Google Sketchup, Adobe Illustrator, Autodesk123d, and sourcing from Thingaverse and Google3D. We'll review fabrication techniques including the VersaCamm Vinyl Cutter, the CNControlled Laser Cutter (and engraver) as well as 3D printing.
Intro To Programming For Artists, Musicians and Other Creative People
Lee Tusman
June 18, 7 – 9PM
Programming is a creative process performed by programmers to instruct a computer on how to do a task. If you are an artist or musician, you can make custom instructions or software to create digital visual art and animations, tell a story, manipulate photos, create sound or a whole software instrument, make a game, or build an art installation. Why would you want to do this instead of using Photoshop or a software synthesizer? If you are someone that makes artwork, is interested in aesthetics, or otherwise likes to explore cooking or creating film or design, you will also enjoy being able to build your own custom art tools for the computer.
In this class, we'll take a playful approach to learning the concepts of programming and then take our first beginner steps. We'll talk about the connections between writing recipes and writing code and the basic components of every programming language. We'll cover an introduction to the visual programming language Scratch and then build our own simple instruments, synthesizer, or visual art. When you finish this class, you'll have created your own first programs, and be ready to jump to the next level and start learning Python, Processing, Java, or other programming languages.
Introduction to Soft Circuits: Sew a Felt Monster
Christalee Bieber
June 21, 1-4pm
Adding some well-chosen sparkle to your look is always the right choice. With sewable electronics, though, you can move beyond sequins and rhinestones into the fabulous world of programmable lights and sensors. This class is designed to give beginners a crash course in circuits and sewing and an introduction to the LilyTiny, a pre-programmed sewable microcontroller. We'll provide materials for attendees to make an adorable toy monster with blinking lights, perfect for keeping away things that go bump in the night! Or, bring your own materials and project idea and we'll help you translate your concept into reality. If you're just dipping your toes into the world of e-textiles, we hope you'll join us for an afternoon of creativity and learning! No previous experience is required. Prior programming knowledge is not required.
Hacking The Gender Gap
Georgia Guthrie
July 1, 7pm
Did you know that computer programming in the 1950s and 1960s was considered administrative work, and therefore best suited for women? Hacking the Gender Gap is an interactive workshop in which we explore the gender ratio in tech fields, unpack the associations our culture has created between gender and technical ability, and share experiences of gender and technology. This workshop has been presented to a number of audiences of different genders and technical ability, and always results in a stimulating and illuminating discussion.
Introduction to Processing
Tim Bieniosek
July 8, 15, 22 – 6:30PM – 9PM
$40 per session or $90 for all 3
This class is a beginner-friendly guide to Processing, the open-source programming language for visual artists, based on the Java language, and a great first step for artists interested in learning to program and exploring what creative coding can do. No previous programming experience is required. In 3 sessions, we'll review the basics of creating a program from scratch, do hands-on exercises, and be building our own programs and projects much quicker than you'd think possible.
Projects created with Processing have been featured at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, and many other prominent venues. Processing is used to create projected stage designs for dance and music performances; to generate images for music videos and film; to export images for posters, magazines, and books; and to create interactive installations in galleries, in museums, and on the street. Some prominent projects include the House of Cards video for Radiohead, the MIT Media Lab's generative logo, and the Chronograph projected software mural for the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center in Miami. -processing.org
For more examples, visit www.processing.org/exhibition/
Intro To Circuits
Georgia Guthrie
Date: July 9, 7-9PM
Have you been tantalized by cool costumes & projects using LEDs, Arduinos, or EL-wire? Ever wondered what's going on inside your computer, television, or vacuum cleaner? Electricity permeates our modern existence, and learning your way around circuits is the first step in demystifying it. In this class, we'll start with the very basics, exploring the fundamentals of circuits by building a lemon-cell battery. We'll teach you how to identify common circuit components, use tools like multimeters and breadboards, read schematics and datasheets, and describe what's going on with a few equations. You'll build some simple circuits and go home with a mini-breadboard so you can tackle your own projects! This class is suitable for ages 13+.
Introduction to Max/MSP for music
Ashley Pigford
July 21, 7-10PM
Learn to write your own digital music making software using Max/MSP! This course covers the basics of digital audio and the Max/MSP/Jitter graphical programming environment. You'll learn to make your own sample player, synthesizer, and other sound manipulation interfaces. Everything you learn will be directly applicable to the Max For Live add-on to Ableton Live. No prior programming experience is required. The workshop is intended for beginners, so if you already know how to connect a [counter] to a [sel] to make a primitive sequencer, it might be a bit too basic for you. If the end of that sentence made absolutely no sense, then you'll learn a lot.
Live Video Mixing in Max MSP Jitter
Tommy Martinez
Postponed: Date TBD
Live Visuals for Performance and Installation: A Workshop in GPU Accelerated Graphics within Max MSP Jitter.
In this 6-hour workshop we will explore the OpenGL framework within Max MSP Jitter to create custom software for Live Visuals in Performance and Installation. We will look to Blender (a free and open source 3D modeling software) to build our own 3D object models and create wholly unique navigable worlds in Jitter. Participants will leave equipped with an understanding of GPU accelerated video manipulation and a trove of tools and reusable code to create their own Custom Interactive Video Software.
This workshop will be geared towards beginners but will dive right into 3D and OpenGL concepts in Jitter, therefore even seasoned but patient Max users may benefit from the course. Ableton Live users wishing to learn more about sound responsive Visuals in Max are also invited to participate.
Using a series of pre-made examples and reusable code we will discuss the
following practices in Max MSP Jitter for Interactive Installation and Live Visual Performance:
• Importing your own Media to the World Space – Sound/Video/Still Image
• Video Mixing
• Utilizing Shader Programs for high performance video effects
• Basic 3D modeling and sculpting techniques in Blender
• Creating Real-Life Spatial Attributes for 3D Objects– Physics/Light/Texture/Material
• Manipulating Models and Media in Real-time – Spin/Move/Warp/Destroy
• Have your program react to Sound
• Video Mapping
• Technical Walk-Through for Installation and Performance Setup
• Controllers and Camera Sensors (Midi, Webcam)
• Building A Sleek User Interface for your Software
Participants should bring their own Mac laptops (OSX Snow Leopard or later). Interested Windows users should get in touch before signing up. Depending on what Mac generation you are using, for modeling purposes, it may be necessary to obtain a mouse with a scroll wheel.
*Software should be downloaded and installed prior to workshop date. A free 30-day trial of Max/MSP Jitter is available here. A full version of Blender is available here for free. If you have any questions about workshop or materials email email@example.com.
About the Instructor:
Thomas is a New York City based musician, artist and programmer. He makes works employing multi-channel sound, video and custom software. As a programmer he designs and builds new technology for Artists working with Audio and Video. Specializing in finished products for Gallery Installation and Live Performance, his work has been featured in some of the most well known spaces in the world and web.
Bad Website Jam: How To Make a Vintage 1996-Style Website
Lee Tusman
July 30, 7pm
In this 1-session workshop and jam we'll review the early web and the era of geocities homepages before blogs and web 2.0. We'll share cringe-inducing personal websites that may include clip art, under construction signs, and pleas to "sign my online guestbook."
If you don't know how to create a website, you'll even learn the basics of what goes into creating a simple webpage.
We'll break down the extreme basics of HTML 2.0and use WYSIWIG web creation software from the 90s as well as today. Participants will create their own mid-90s "dirt-style" website and publish them online. We'll have prizes for Best In Show, People's Choice, Most Authentic, Most Mediocre, and Best-Why Does This Exist? Participants should bring their own laptop. This jam is suitable for a range of backgrounds from beginners to experienced.
Intro To Arduino
Tim Bieniosek
August 5,12,19 – 6:30PM – 9PM
$40 per session or $90 for all 3
In this class you can expect a fun crash course on everything you will need to get busy creating with your Arduino. We'll cover all the key concepts, from learning the fundamental aspects of programming with the Arduino language, to the different types of materials you can use in your projects and prototypes. Our aim for this course is to send you home with a cool project to show your friends, a whole bunch of new ideas and the knowledge and resources to produce some Arduino magic! All participants must have a laptop to bring to each session to work with the Arduino code.
General tickets are $90. The ticket covers all three sessions, all on Tuesdays: August 5, 12, and 19 from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. If you have some knowledge of microprocessors, basic circuitry and/or programming, you may come to individual sessions that work best for you. Individual sessions are $40 each if purchased separately,
The cost of the class does not include materials. We will have a kit with an Arduino Uno and an assortment of sensors, buzzers, and more for you to experiment with in class. This kit is an additional $45, which you can pay for online or with cash in person. After the class is over if you don't think you'll use them anymore, you may return the kit with all the parts intact for a full refund of $45.
We are a loosely organized group of volunteers, so we want to plan stuff that you're interested in. Below is a list of classes we have held in the past with success, if you are interested in attending any of them, please leave a comment. Once we reach a critical mass we will make the class happen.
- Intro to Arduino
- Intro to Audio
- Intro to Sensors
- Intro to Soldering
- Intro to Circuits
- Recycled Electronic Jewelry
- Intro to Kinetic Sculpture
- Duct Tape Costuming
- LED Moonlit Flower
- Sex Toy Hacking Workshop
- Design Day
- Basic Web Development
Other class ideas we have never tried:
- LED Pop-up book making
- Clothes Hacking
- Nerf Gun Hacking
Is there something you want to learn that isn't listed here? Do you want to teach something that would fit on this list? Leave a comment and we will try to make that happen too!


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We are one week into the Buck's 2013-14 season. After a week's worth of games featuring this Bucks team with 11 new players and overhauled coaching staff. What have you noticed about this Bucks team?
A few things I've noticed:
Zaza Pachulia is well worth the 5M a year salary as he continues to anchor this team during Larry Sanders early season struggles. Granted, they're 1-2, it has been a competitive team with Zaza on the floor.
Khris Middleton was a steal in the Brandon trade. I knew he had a decent offensive game going into this season, but his defense has been a pleasant surprise.
Nate Wolters can play point guard in this league. I don't think he's the point guard of the future, but I think we're all comfortable with him leading the 2nd unit. "FLOATERS GONNA FLOAT" - Frank Madden
Larry Sanders is worth every penny of his 44M extension as soon as he slows down and plays his game. He's trying to be THE guy right now and that's not what he was paid to do. Larry's biggest strengths are rebounding and blocking shots. A rebounding Larry Sanders wins the Toronto game last Saturday.
I left quite a bit out of this post as I just wanted to get the conversation started. I know you guys want to talk about Henson, Giannis, Ersan, etc..


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Los Angeles Police
West Valley Thieves Targeting Honda, Acura Catalytic Converters
Police say thieves in the West Valley have a new target – your car's catalytic converter.
San Pedro Man Charged With Burglary, Bestiality
Los Angeles police officials said Monday a 22-year-old San Pedro man has been charged with burglary and bestiality after being captured on home surveillance video.
2 In Custody After Allegedly Shooting At Police In Highland Park
Two suspects who shot at Los Angeles police officers in Highland Park have been taken into custody, department officials said.
Public's Help Sought In Identifying 'Count-3 Bandit'
Police Thursday asked for the public's help in identifying the "Count-3 Bandit", wanted for robbing businesses in the San Fernando Valley and beyond.
Police Kill Suspect Who Allegedly Shot At Officers In Pico-Union Area
Police killed a suspect Wednesday afternoon who allegedly shot at officers in the Pico-Union area.
Car Theft Suspect Leads Police On 40 Minute Chase Throughout Los Angeles
Los Angeles police arrested a car theft suspect that led authorities on a 40 minute pursuit throughout Los Angeles early Tuesday morning.
Boy, 4, Found Wandering The Streets Of Woodland Hills
A 4-year-old child was found early Monday wandering the streets of a San Fernando Valley neighborhood.
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Palisades Highland Shooting
A man was killed and his female caregiver was wounded during a shooting Tuesday morning in the Palisades Highland area.
Police Investigating Deadly Rampart Officer-Involved Shooting
Authorities Wednesday were investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting in the Rampart area.
Councilmember: LAPD Should Have Access To Traffic Cameras In Wake Of Boston Bombings
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Chris Green ... lisant ce papier j'ai découvert que Microsoft espère sortir Windows 8 le 1 juillet 2011. La version serveur W2K12 devrait sortir seulement un an plus tard le 2 juillet 2012. Enfin pour office 2012 il serait aussi prévu le 2 juillet 2012.
Bien sûr ces dates sont à prendre avec des pincettes et ne sont pas officielles. Si Microsoft était amené à rencontrer des problèmes au cours du développement ces dates internes pourraient être modifiées.
Chris Green, a Microsoft employee [sic] ... posted a rather telling product support lifecycle update. ... In [which] he details not only the public information found on Microsofts product support lifecycle site, but he boldly goes where no one has gone before by mentioning not only Windows 8, but Windows Server 2012? (Windows 8 Server) and Office 2012? (Office 15) with dates.
Windows 8: RTM: Friday, July 1, 2011 ... Windows Server 2012 (Windows 8 Server): RTM: Monday, July 2, 2012 ... Office 2012 (Office 15): RTM: Monday, July 2, 2012. ... He also lists dates for some additional products, such as Exchange 2013, SharePoint Server 2013, SQL Server 2011. ... Of course, the tell-all sign will be if the document and/or MSDN post are mysteriously removed or altered within the next few days or so. If that happens, there there may just be more to these dates than simply estimation after all!
The posting would hint at Microsoft speeding up the development process for the next version of Windows. Although Windows 7 brought Microsoft back on track after Vista's delays and had it ship less than three years later, the company has rarely timed significant upgrades so closely. Windows ME was shipped two years after Windows 98 but has widely been seen as an emergency stopgap following delays in what would become Windows XP.
It hints at a less aggressive update than Windows 7 and also that the company is eager to close the gap with competitors like Apple, which in the interval between Vista and 7 released two significant Mac OS X updates.
Updated product lifecycle Gantt chart.
I create this graphical view of the publicly available product support lifecycle information published at http://support.microsoft.com/gp/lifeselectindex. ... You can download the PDF ready for A3 printing here.
Green [left] the useful information buried in something else. The future product names in Green's chart are followed by question marks. Green's MSDN blog includes a statement that the opinions in the blog "are not intended to represent my employer's view."
Green apparently was trying to provide a helpful overview of mainstream support and extended support time periods for existing Microsoft products. However the future product dates, which no one knew stayed in the chart.
Microsoft has yet to confirm or deny the legitimacy, or relevance of the dates included in this document. However, even without an official position from the Redmond company users should take the deadlines with a grain of salt.
Still, Microsoft is already hard at work planning Windows 8 and Windows 8 Server, and has been for quite a while. ... The software giant wont say just how advanced is the Windows 8 development process.
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September 11 Digital Archive: XML Document
Story:I saw it on TV at school
Life Changed:Yes it has. Security is tighter, which is a good thing. And people started to be more patriotic.
Should be remembered:I think every thing should be remembered about september 11th, especially how people started being more patriotic. At my school we did not say the pledge every day, but after 9-11 we said it every day.
Flag:We flew the american flag on our car, on stickers, and at home.
Now I have stronger feelings for the flag and what it resembles. I feel that in an effort to destroy our contry, actually united us.


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I am going to stop coming to this site.......each day gets more freaking depressing.
Perhaps Allen/Gruden really are taking Garcia's words to the heart about utilizing guys we already have like Clayton, Stovall, and others...........
Garcia's old and like most old people you can't trust his common sense.
Last time I checked the defense and special teams was the strength of this team. People keep saying Gruden was brought in to change/revitalize/fix/revamp or whatever word you want to use to our offense. I thought he came here to win championships? Are we going to scrutinize every single FA we get, especially if he isn't the offensive player you guys are itching for? Not chiding...just asking...as you can see by my sig line...I could care less if we get a receiver or not. I believe in the guys we have and am prepared to go to battle with those guys knowing Garcia will have better protection in the passing game...
Quote from: LFO on March 04, 2008, 10:40:57 PMPerhaps Allen/Gruden really are taking Garcia's words to the heart about utilizing guys we already have like Clayton, Stovall, and others...........Garcia truly believes that the Bucs have some potential playmakers already on the roster.


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Actor Vivek Oberoi caused a Bollywood sensation on Tuesday with his claim at a press conference that fellow actor Salman Khan had abused him and threatened to kill him, accusing him of having a string of affairs with a number of top actresses, including Aishwarya Rai, a former close friend of Salman's. When the news began circulating, few were willing to believe it - and most passed it off as an April Fool's Day joke. This changed after Vivek Oberoi called a press conference at his house to confirm the story.
When asked about the matter, Salman Khan laughed over Oberoi's statement that he had threatened his life and added that he had "nothing to say about his allegation."
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Vivek said Salman had abused him over his alleged close relationships with actresses Rani Mukherjee, Diya Mirza, Somy Ali and, of course, Aishwarya Rai. The actor made it clear that unlike other top Bollywood figures who had in the past been at the receiving end of Salman Khan's tantrums and abusive behaviour, he was not willing to forgive and forget because Salman was a "disturbed" man.
"If he is a disturbed man, his family should keep him locked up in the house and get him treated. It is high time that the family started taking responsibility for their brattish son who keeps behaving like a school bully. It is high time someone took a stand," said Oberoi.
Vivek, son of actor Suresh Oberoi, said he had called up Salman's brothers - Arbaaz and Sohail - and informed them about their sibling's behaviour. He claimed that the two, with whom he said he had excellent relations, had apologised for Salman's threats.
Vivek said the Salman phone drama began at 12.30 a.m. and went on till 5 a.m., and many of the 41 calls had gone unattended. Salman's language, he said, was so derogatory that "I can't even repeat it…"
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The language got even dirtier, Oberoi said, when Khan started talking about Rani Mukherjee, Diya Mirza, Aishwarya Rai and Somy Ali. "I haven't met Somy Ali for over eight years… how can he link me up with her? He didn't even spare Gurpreet, my ex-fiancee… I tried to calm him down, knowing very well that he was under the influence of alcohol. But the guy went on to abuse my father and didn't leave even his own father." "I lost my cool after that, and told him to mind his language.
When asked if Salman Khan had threatened to use his alleged underworld connection, Oberoi said, "He implied that, by saying you don't know my connections and that he could get me killed." Oberoi said besides Aishwarya Rai, his co-stars Rani Mukherjee and Diya Mirza were also supporting him.
Vivek added that he had gone to Chennai the following day and was told by friends not to come back to Mumbai since Salman's bodyguards were on the lookout for him and were using threatening language: "Usne bhai ke sath burra kiya, iska anjaam acha nahin hoga."
Vivek Oberoi, who is yet to file an FIR, now places "the responsibility on the media and society to take a stance" since he has already taken a "major stand" against Salman.
Though Vivek maintained he was planning to meet the police today to discuss possible legal action, Joint Commissioner (Crime) Dr Satya Pal Singh said there was no meeting scheduled.
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"No, I 'm not manipulating the media. I think now it's the media's responsibility to mobilise the issue," said the young actor, brushing aside accusations about using the press. "What Salman has done has been ignored far too long, nobody has taken a stance before." In the same breath, he added "I want to cordially resolve the issue now, but there has been no call from the family, which is in denial and in no mood to resolve the issue."
Salman's younger brother, actor Arbaaz Khan, dismissed Vivek's allegations as "false and baseless". "Salman is a bigger star than Vivek. To become a star everyone in the industry is targeting Salman," Arbaaz told reporters.
Commenting on yesterday's tamasha, actress Urmila Matondkar said: 'I have nothing to say about both the actors, but it's ridiculous that the media is lapping up anything offered to them."
Other Bollywood heavyweights concurred, "At these times when we are on the precipice of a holocaust, I treat this silly issue with disdain," said director Mahesh Bhatt.
Director Kunal Kohli said he supports Vivek fully "on an ideological level since Salman was clearly out of line". However, he added: "It's unfortunate the film industry is getting a bad rep, and is being cast in a bad light.
Not everyone agrees with Vivek's method, though. "This story has gained mileage at the expense of critical war coverage," said Salman's friend and fashion designer Vikram Phadnis. "Vivek could have solved this problem privately. He should have tried to settle it amicably. It's unfair that Vivek has focused on Salman's flaws, raking up unrelated incidents from the past."
Interestingly, Vivek Oberoi has made an inroad into the advertising industry. This one has Ash too, and hopes to grab the youth by their eyeballs when it is premiered today. It doesn't hurt that the ad is coming out close on the heels of the Vivek-Salman Khan controversy. Vivek's rumoured-but-strongly-denied romance with Ash also adds to the buzz.


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With its blackcurrant fruit and punchy tannins, Cabernet Sauvignon has established itself as the world's favourite quality red grape. Chris Losh takes a closer look
Cabernet Sauvignon is the most-planted quality red grape variety – the secret behind some of the world's most expensive red wines and some of the most affordable. The key to its success hinges on two factors: fruit and structure.
When you're talking Cabernet Sauvignon, you're looking in that dark-fruit area of the flavour spectrum, specifically blackcurrants. Ripe Cabernet is a joy – all
deep, silky currant fruit, topped off with any
or all of plums, mint, chocolate and eucalyptus.
Now, structure… Here, we're looking at the elements that hold a wine together in the mouth and stop it being a mess of alcoholic fruit juice. For red wines that means tannin, the tooth- and gum-drying sensation the flavours hang off. It's essential to red wine, and no grape 'does' tannin quite like Cabernet Sauvignon.
This isn't always a good thing. In cold or wet years the Cabernets in Bordeaux can strip the enamel from your teeth, while some over-enthusiastic New World winemakers who leave the
skins to soak for too long to extract maximum colour,
also extract tannins that could stun a condor/wallaby/bald eagle (delete as appropriate).
But when both nature and winemakers behave themselves, and Cabernet Sauvignon is in balance, the result is a wine that is fabulous, firm, flavoursome and great with food.
The other benefit of having fairly punchy tannins is that it allows the wine to age for a long time. And this is at least part of the reason for the huge success of the A-list Bordeaux châteaux listed below. Elsewhere in Europe, Cabernet has become an increasingly popular addition to native grape varieties. In Spain, for instance, it's added to Tempranillo, in Italy to Sangiovese to bring structure and a little elegance to the local brew.
The New World has taken to Cabernet in a big way. New Zealand, except Hawkes Bay, may be too cold to ripen it properly, but in Australia, Chile, South Africa, California and Argentina there are superb examples.
With more sun to ripen the grapes, New World Cabernets are inherently sweeter and riper, with softer tannins. At one time too many of the 'top' wines were simply over-concentrated monsters, chasing high scores from the Wine Spectator by being huge and over-oaked. Happily, there has been a shift towards elegance and complexity, aided by the willingness of wineries to take a leaf out of the Europeans' book and blend Cabernet with other grapes, such as Merlot, Syrah, Pinotage (South Africa), Carmenère (Chile) and Malbec (Argentina).
Mendoza (Argentina); Coonawarra, Margaret River (Australia); Napa Valley (California); Maipo Valley (Chile); Bordeaux (France); Stellenbosch (South Africa)
Bordeaux châteaux
Haut-Brion, Lafite, Latour, Margaux, Mouton-Rothschild (first growths); Léoville-Barton, Montrose, Pichon-Lalande, Pichon-Longueville (second growths); Palmer (third growth); Lafon-Rochet (fourth growth)
Catena, Doña Paula (Argentina); Cape Mentelle, Cullen, Moss Wood, Penfolds (Australia); Concha y Toro, Cono Sur, Errazuriz, Montes, Von Siebenthal (Chile); Mondavi, Shafer, Stag's Leap (Napa Valley, California); Jordan, Vergelegen, Warwick Estate (South Africa); Gaia (Tuscany, Italy)
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The Silent Auction, a benefit Make-A-Wish Kansas
Make-A-Wish® Kansas granted its first wish in January 1985, when 10-year-old Rhonda from Hiawatha, KS wished to ride a horse in an Arizona parade with her former neighbor. This one child's delight in having her wish fulfilled provided the inspiration for the Kansas chapter to continue its mission.
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Important milestones in the history of Make-A-Wish Kansas.
January 1985: Make-A-Wish Kansas grants its first wish. Rhonda, a ten-year-old wished to go to Arizona to ride a horse in a parade with her former neighbor.
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Give 'er… 1) Give us your best guess as to what Maurizio Gherardini does in a typical work day. 2) Obviously the biggest surprise about this season, for most, has been the dismal record. Taking that out of the equation, give us one good thing that surprised you about the Raptors this season and one …Continue Reading
The "well thank God that trip is over" edition Banks – major contribution tonight. Yup, word is he actually finished his first ever sudoku. Bargnani – stellar game tonight. As we were reminded (often) his foul trouble was a major blow to our early success. However, his defensive effort tonight was well above average (they …Continue Reading
Scola does for them what JO was supposed to do for us. Raptors 97, Rockets 107 Caught the 11PM replay of this one on Raptors TV as TSN2 blue-balled us again. The last time we played the Rockets they looked as bad as any NBA team can look, but that was probably because of Tracy …Continue Reading