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Shiny 0.3 released . New era for #rstats
Message from Winston Cheng of R Studio.
Working with a large number of files for reading into R #rstats
Using the dir() and list.files() commands lists all the files in a particular directory. These can be interactively read by R, by referencing to specific parts of the list created by the above two commands. This is useful when you are working with a large number of files, that get generated or re-generated after specific time periods (like web server log files)
> getwd()
[1] "C:/Users/KUs/Documents"
> path="C:/Users/KUs/Desktop/tester"
> dir(path)
[1] "tester.csv" "tester2.csv" "tester3.csv""tester4.csv"
> setwd(path)
> read.table(file=dir(path)[1],sep="t",header=T)
1 to be 2 B
> read.table(file=dir(path)[4],sep=",",header=T)
zoo bee doo bee.1 daa
1 12 32 43 34 qwerty
Using Opera Unite to defeat SOPA?
Lets assume that the big bad world of American electoral politics forces some kind of modified SOPA to be passed, and the big American companies have to abide by that law (just as they do share data for National Security under Patriot Act but quitely).
I belive Opera Unite is the way forward to sharing content on the Internet.
Opera Unite features a Web server running inside the Opera browser, which allows you to do some amazing things. At the touch of a button, you can share images, documents, video, music, games, collaborative applications and all manner of other things with your friends and colleagues
I can share music, and files , and the web server is actually my own laptop. try beating 2 billion new web servers that sprout!! File system sharing is totally secure- you can create private, public, or password protected files, a messaging system that can be used for drop messages (called fridge), a secure messaging system and your own web server is ready to start at a click. the open web may just use opera instead of chromium, and US regulation would be solely to blame. even URL blocking is of limited appeal thanks to software like MafiaWire Extension
Throw in Ad block, embedded bit torrent sharing and some more Tor level encryption within the browser and sorry Senator, but the internet belongs to the planet not to your lobbyist.
Open Source Analytics
My guest blog at Allanalytics.com is now up
http://www.allanalytics.com/ is the exciting community which looks at the business aspects to the analytics market with a great lineup of pedigree writers.
It is basically a point/counterpoint for and against open source analytics. I feel there is a scope of lot of improvement before open source dominates the world of analytics software like Android, Linux Web Server do in their markets. Part of this reason is – there needs to be more , much more investment in analytics research, development, easier to use interfaces, Big Data integration and rewarding ALL the writers of code regardless of whether the code is proprietary or open source.
A last word- I think open source analytics AND proprietary analytics software will have to learn to live with one another, with game theory dictating their response and counter-response. More competition is good, and open source is an AND option not an OR option to existing status quo.
You can read the full blog discussion at http://www.allanalytics.com/author.asp?section_id=1408&doc_id=233454&piddl_msgorder=thrd#msgs
Hopefully discussion would be more analytical than passionate :) and greater investments in made in analytics by all sides.
Using Google Fusion Tables from #rstats
But after all that- I was quite happy to see Google Fusion Tables within Google Docs. Databases as a service ? Not quite but still quite good, and lets see how it goes.
But what interests me more is
The Google Fusion Tables API is a set of statements that you can use to search for and retrieve Google Fusion Tables data, insert new data, update existing data, and delete data. The API statements are sent to the Google Fusion Tables server using HTTP GET requests (for queries) and POST requests (for inserts, updates, and deletes) from a Web client application. The API is language agnostic: you can write your program in any language you prefer, as long as it provides some way to embed the API calls in HTTP requests.
The Google Fusion Tables API does not provide the mechanism for submitting the GET and POST requests. Typically, you will use an existing code library that provides such functionality; for example, the code libraries that have been developed for the Google GData API. You can also write your own code to implement GET and POST requests.
Also see http://code.google.com/apis/fusiontables/docs/sample_code.html
Google Fusion Tables API Sample Code
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- Shape EscapeA tool for uploading shape files to Fusion Tables.
- GDALOGR Simple Feature Library has incorporated Fusion Tables as a supported format.
- Arc2CloudArc2Earth has included support for upload to Fusion Tables via Arc2Cloud.
- Java and Google App EngineODK Aggregate is an AppEngine application by the Open Data Kit team, uses Google Fusion Tables to store survey data that is collected through input forms on Android mobile phones. Notable code:
- Create a Fusion Table – FusionTableServlet.java
- Insert data into a Fusion Table – SubmissionFusionTable.java
- R packageAndrei Lopatenko has written an R interface to Fusion Tables so Fusion Tables can be used as the data store for R.
- RubySimon Tokumine has written a Ruby gem for access to Fusion Tables from Ruby.
Updated-You can use Google Fusion Tables from within R from http://andrei.lopatenko.com/rstat/fusion-tables.R
ft.connect <- function(username, password) { url = "https://www.google.com/accounts/ClientLogin"; params = list(Email = username, Passwd = password, accountType="GOOGLE", service= "fusiontables", source = "R_client_API") connection = postForm(uri = url, .params = params) if (length(grep("error", connection, ignore.case = TRUE))) { stop("The wrong username or password") return ("") } authn = strsplit(connection, "\nAuth=")[[c(1,2)]] auth = strsplit(authn, "\n")[[c(1,1)]] return (auth) } ft.disconnect <- function(connection) { } ft.executestatement <- function(auth, statement) { url = "http://tables.googlelabs.com/api/query" params = list( sql = statement) connection.string = paste("GoogleLogin auth=", auth, sep="") opts = list( httpheader = c("Authorization" = connection.string)) result = postForm(uri = url, .params = params, .opts = opts) if (length(grep("<HTML>\n<HEAD>\n<TITLE>Parse error", result, ignore.case = TRUE))) { stop(paste("incorrect sql statement:", statement)) } return (result) } ft.showtables <- function(auth) { url = "http://tables.googlelabs.com/api/query" params = list( sql = "SHOW TABLES") connection.string = paste("GoogleLogin auth=", auth, sep="") opts = list( httpheader = c("Authorization" = connection.string)) result = getForm(uri = url, .params = params, .opts = opts) tables = strsplit(result, "\n") tableid = c() tablename = c() for (i in 2:length(tables[[1]])) { str = tables[[c(1,i)]] tnames = strsplit(str,",") tableid[i-1] = tnames[[c(1,1)]] tablename[i-1] = tnames[[c(1,2)]] } tables = data.frame( ids = tableid, names = tablename) return (tables) } ft.describetablebyid <- function(auth, tid) { url = "http://tables.googlelabs.com/api/query" params = list( sql = paste("DESCRIBE", tid)) connection.string = paste("GoogleLogin auth=", auth, sep="") opts = list( httpheader = c("Authorization" = connection.string)) result = getForm(uri = url, .params = params, .opts = opts) columns = strsplit(result,"\n") colid = c() colname = c() coltype = c() for (i in 2:length(columns[[1]])) { str = columns[[c(1,i)]] cnames = strsplit(str,",") colid[i-1] = cnames[[c(1,1)]] colname[i-1] = cnames[[c(1,2)]] coltype[i-1] = cnames[[c(1,3)]] } cols = data.frame(ids = colid, names = colname, types = coltype) return (cols) } ft.describetable <- function (auth, table_name) { table_id = ft.idfromtablename(auth, table_name) result = ft.describetablebyid(auth, table_id) return (result) } ft.idfromtablename <- function(auth, table_name) { tables = ft.showtables(auth) tableid = tables$ids[tables$names == table_name] return (tableid) } ft.importdata <- function(auth, table_name) { tableid = ft.idfromtablename(auth, table_name) columns = ft.describetablebyid(auth, tableid) column_spec = "" for (i in 1:length(columns)) { column_spec = paste(column_spec, columns[i, 2]) if (i < length(columns)) { column_spec = paste(column_spec, ",", sep="") } } mdata = matrix(columns$names, nrow = 1, ncol = length(columns), dimnames(list(c("dummy"), columns$names)), byrow=TRUE) select = paste("SELECT", column_spec) select = paste(select, "FROM") select = paste(select, tableid) result = ft.executestatement(auth, select) numcols = length(columns) rows = strsplit(result, "\n") for (i in 3:length(rows[[1]])) { row = strsplit(rows[[c(1,i)]], ",") mdata = rbind(mdata, row[[1]]) } output.frame = data.frame(mdata[2:length(mdata[,1]), 1]) for (i in 2:ncol(mdata)) { output.frame = cbind(output.frame, mdata[2:length(mdata[,i]),i]) } colnames(output.frame) = columns$names return (output.frame) } quote_value <- function(value, to_quote = FALSE, quote = "'") { ret_value = "" if (to_quote) { ret_value = paste(quote, paste(value, quote, sep=""), sep="") } else { ret_value = value } return (ret_value) } converttostring <- function(arr, separator = ", ", column_types) { con_string = "" for (i in 1:(length(arr) - 1)) { value = quote_value(arr[i], column_types[i] != "number") con_string = paste(con_string, value) con_string = paste(con_string, separator, sep="") } if (length(arr) >= 1) { value = quote_value(arr[length(arr)], column_types[length(arr)] != "NUMBER") con_string = paste(con_string, value) } } ft.exportdata <- function(auth, input_frame, table_name, create_table) { if (create_table) { create.table = "CREATE TABLE " create.table = paste(create.table, table_name) create.table = paste(create.table, "(") cnames = colnames(input_frame) for (columnname in cnames) { create.table = paste(create.table, columnname) create.table = paste(create.table, ":string", sep="") if (columnname != cnames[length(cnames)]){ create.table = paste(create.table, ",", sep="") } } create.table = paste(create.table, ")") result = ft.executestatement(auth, create.table) } if (length(input_frame[,1]) > 0) { tableid = ft.idfromtablename(auth, table_name) columns = ft.describetablebyid(auth, tableid) column_spec = "" for (i in 1:length(columns$names)) { column_spec = paste(column_spec, columns[i, 2]) if (i < length(columns$names)) { column_spec = paste(column_spec, ",", sep="") } } insert_prefix = "INSERT INTO " insert_prefix = paste(insert_prefix, tableid) insert_prefix = paste(insert_prefix, "(") insert_prefix = paste(insert_prefix, column_spec) insert_prefix = paste(insert_prefix, ") values (") insert_suffix = ");" insert_sql_big = "" for (i in 1:length(input_frame[,1])) { data = unlist(input_frame[i,]) values = converttostring(data, column_types = columns$types) insert_sql = paste(insert_prefix, values) insert_sql = paste(insert_sql, insert_suffix) ; insert_sql_big = paste(insert_sql_big, insert_sql) if (i %% 500 == 0) { ft.executestatement(auth, insert_sql_big) insert_sql_big = "" } } ft.executestatement(auth, insert_sql_big) } }


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Election may hinge on Abbott's appealPUBLISHED: 17 Dec 2012 00:05:00 | UPDATED: 17 Dec 2012 10:49:13PUBLISHED: 17 Dec 2012 PRINT EDITION: 17 Dec 2012
Record lows of approval ... Opposition Leader Tony Abbott Photo: Andrew Meares
Laura Tingle
And so the year closes almost as it begun. All that grief, angst and unpleasantness and the only change it has produced, in net terms over 2012, is the most reviled Opposition Leader in almost 30 years, and some improvement in the standing of the Prime Minister.
There has been a two-point change in the primary votes of the major parties and effectively no change in the two-party preferred vote.
At 52-48 in the Coalition's favour, the two-party preferred vote suggests Tony Abbott will lead the Coalition to a comfortable victory, with a swing of 2 per cent, if the vote holds until August or beyond.
The fascinating thing about the latest Nielsen poll, however, is that the sharp deterioration in Abbott's net satisfaction rating over the past month has had the biggest movement and takes him to new personal record lows of approval and net approval, and to the highest disapproval rating for an opposition leader since Andrew Peacock in late 1984.
The poll, therefore, sets up the big question for 2013: can an opposition leader who is so disliked win an election?
We don't really know, because the other people on the list of those recording the highest disapproval ratings –Peacock and Simon Crean in 2003 –were dispensed with by their parties before it could be tested.
Peacock, of course, came back to contest the 1990 election. The figures show he had high disapproval as that election drew close and, despite looming recession and an unpopular government, was not able to unseat Labor.
Nielsen's John Stirton says no opposition leader "with net negative approval (on average over their term) has ever won" . Well, not since 1972.
"Abbott, though, might be the first," Stirton says.
In the shorter term, the latest Nielsen poll may lift some of the Labor gloom caused by the slump in last week's Newspoll, which saw the government's primary vote drop four points to 32 per cent in a fortnight.
While Newspoll's readings have become notably volatile of late, Nielsen is recording a more steady result, which generally fits with MPs' expectations. That is, a Labor vote that at best has the two-party preferred split at 48-52 in the Coalition's favour. It puts Labor on the edge of competitiveness; tantalisingly close if it can break the stall in its favour.
And the Nielsen poll – through its very stability–highlights how stalled politics has become as the year ends.
Much will depend on who sets the terms of the debate in the new year.
Nothing is ever as important as the economy and economic management. Monday's poll shows that, just as Labor is poised internally on a pivot point on the importance of the surplus, so is the electorate.
There has been a sharp change in voters' perceptions of the importance of a budget surplus in the past month.
The change has been picked up by Labor MPs concerned that sticking to the surplus is seen as hurting voters, not helping the economy.
That changes the landscape for the government, but poses big questions too for a Coalition struggling with its economic message, let alone a changing one.
The Australian Financial Review
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Manchester United and David Moyes have agreed settlement terms following the manager's sacking this week.
The Scot, who only signed a six-year contract last summer, was axed from his post at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
A statement from the League Managers Association (LMA), the body that looks after the interests of managers, read: "The League Managers Association and Manchester United are pleased to confirm that terms of settlement have been agreed between the club and David Moyes in respect of the termination of his employment.
"A settlement agreement is in the process of being finalised. No further comment will be made in relation to this issue."
There was no indication how much money Moyes had received as part of the severance deal.
United veteran Ryan Giggs will take charge of the club for the season's final four games, starting on Saturday against Norwich, live on Sky Sports 1HD, after being handed interim control of the team.
The LMA expressed its dissatisfaction at the way Moyes' departure was handled by United with his imminent departure widely reported 24 hours before it was officially announced.
LMA chief executive Richard Bevan said on Wednesday: "Throughout his time at United, David, as he always does, has conducted himself with integrity and professionalism, values that he believes in and that have been strongly associated with the club and its rich tradition.
"It is therefore sad to see the end of David's tenure at United being handled in an unprofessional manner."
A United spokesman denied any wrongdoing and said: "We do not accept that it was handled in an unprofessional manner."


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Yes, I looked through the Blue Book, however it doesn't have the type of randomization that I wanted.
Now I want 1 out of a number(which they have the code for set numbers, however I want mine to work so players can choose how many cards they want to use,not a set number)so it would be 1 out of deck size.
Yea, I can do this the long way, by going, 1-60=60 card deak,then do it for each number 1-61,1-62, and so on, but that will take up alot of lines. So can someone give me a code that would work the way I want it to?
PS. Yea, lol I know my example Isn't actual code, I just did it that way to explain what I want it to do, but not as sloppy, or long, as that example would need to be, if I coded it.
Feb 2 2007, 11:32 am (Edited on Feb 2 2007, 12:27 pm)
Zoltor wrote:
Yes, I looked through the Blue Book, however it doesn't have the type of randomization that I wanted.
sound like you want the player's "INPUT" on the size of the deck. if that's what you are looking for:
var/Hand = 20 //starting amount of cards you have
var/cards = 0
cards = input("How many cards?(1-[M.Hand])",,1) as num
if((cards>M.hand) || (cards<1)) //invalid number of cards
alert("You must pick between 1 and [M.Hand]")
while((cards>M.hand) || (cards<1))


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Alex Sarkowsky '14 (#3, photo) capped a three-run Wesleyan rally in the top of the 7th in the season opener vs. Agnes Scott Wed., March 12 in Clermont, Fla, to help make the Cardinals a 7-6 victor. Trailing 6-4 heading into the last inning, the Cardinals got all their scoring with two outs as the first scored on a passed ball, and the second on an infield error, tying the game at 6-6. Sarkowsky came up and lofted a single into center field to drive in Su Pardo '16 with what proved to be the winning run. It was the second hit of the game for Sarkowsky as both she and Amanda Roosa '16 picked up a pair of safeties, accounting for half of the Cardinals' eight hits.
Pardo, who hit a two-run homer to center to begin the day's scoring in the top of the 1st, went the distance on the mound. Though she gave up 12 hits and six earned runs, she collected nine strikeouts, two of which came at a critical time in the bottom of the 7th after Agnes Scott got a pair of hits to put runners at second and third with no outs. Pardo then struck out the next two batters looking and got a fly ball to left to end the contest.
In the day's second game against St. Scholastica, Roosa and Pardo were touched for 15 hits and 11 runs as the Cardinals fell, 11-1 in five innings. Wesleyan's two hits came from Abby Rutt '17 and Annalie Walsh-Costello '17.
Play continued in Florida Thurs., March 13, with games against Wheaton (IL) and Wittenberg. Wesleyan rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the bottom of the 7th vs. Wheaton by pushing across a pair of runs and threatening to make it a walk-off victory, but the Cardinal attack came up short of victory and fell by a 4-3 count in eight innings. Pardo drove in Amy Lindland '14, who had singled and stolen a base, with Wesleyan's second run. Abby Rutt '17 brought in the tying run with a single. Wesleyan had runners at second and third with no outs after scoring twice, but a double play, first to home, and a strikeout ended the Cardinal threat. In the 8th, with a runner placed at second via the international tie-breaker, Wheaton pushed across a run with a sacrifice and Wesleyan error. Wesleyan got its runner to third base, but couldn't convert to keep the game going. Against Wittenberg, Wesleyan was victimized for 11 runs in the 3rd inning as Wittenberg had nine of its 13 hits during the frame. Wesleyan had four hits in the contest, two of them by Lindland, as the game ended in five innings, 12-0.
Up next for the squad are games against New England rivals Becker and Westfield St. Fri., March 14.


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Sidestepping The Will of the People, Bush sends Bolton to U.N.
Oh yeah, I changed that headline. The Will of the People, the legislative branch of the government, of which, the Senate is part, was completely sidestepped in Bush's mad dash to appoint Bolton to the UN – a move NO one thinks is wise. Imperial – don't you think? See CNN.com – Sidestepping Senate, Bush […]Continue reading →


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Getting Through Our Maze
To find your way through our cornfield maze, your group will first receive instruction from our helpful staff. Then, walking at your own pace, the world's most interactive maze will entertain and tease you as you happen across the Kernels of Knowledge along with a variety of clues, tunnel slides, watering stations, and much more!
You will be swayed along as our "Maze Master" spins tunes from a musical library that appeals to just about every musical taste.
Oh, and don't forget to check out our bird's eye view from the two bridges where you can see everyone's flags waving high above the corn!
The average time to find Victory is about 1 hour, but don't worry, plenty of help is stationed along the way if you get turned around. Rest assured, we've never lost anyone yet!
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Hollywood Hills Hiking Tour in Los Angeles
- Choice of morning or afternoon departure
- Get inside tips from a local
- Informative, friendly and professional guide
- Small-group tour
Ascend into the hills on an easy hike to get some of the best panoramic views available. See downtown Los Angeles, Silver Lake and the San Fernando Valley, and get a spectacular view of Forest Lawn Memorial Park, the final resting place for Hollywood royalty such as Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson.
Next, trek up to Mt Hollywood and get even more spectacular views of downtown Hollywood, the Sunset Strip and Century City. The highlight of your tour is sure to be the famed Hollywood Sign. Learn about the sign's incredible history from your guide before heading to your last stop at the iconic Griffith Park Observatory.
If you join the sunset tour, your guide will lead you to a vista overlooking the famed Hollywood Sign and the Griffith Park Observatory. Here, you'll get to watch the sunset and witness the stunning Los Angeles lights shimmer below you. Don't forget your camera, as you're sure to get endless one-of-a-kind photo opportunities!
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Schedule details
Select a month to view a calendar of availability and departure details.
- Day Hikes: please check-in at 9:45am for a prompt 10am departure
- Sunset Hikes: you must call the local operator to reconfirm your departure time and details as sunset varies based on seasons. Contact details will be provided on your pre-paid voucher.
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10am departure, includes 2.5-hour hike and bottled water
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Sunset hike departs approximately 1.5 hours prior to sunset. Tour includes 2.5-hour hike and bottled water
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Hollywood Hills Hiking Tour in Los Angeles
- 2.5-hour hike
- Professional guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities (optional)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- A moderate level of fitness is advised
- Closed-toe shoes are required and layers are recommended
Traveler Reviews
Reviewed by: Heiko M, November 2014
great pleasure to do this hike, many thanks to the guide for the informative comment about the park and some interesting talks about what's going on in the city around it
Reviewed by: Audrey W, October 2014
Erick was our guide. Highly informative and entertaining. Took a reasonable amount of time climbing the hills so we weren't worn out at the top. Pace was good. Loved the view at night. Eric also stayed with us during a lengthy wait for a taxi at the end of the tour


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If you have never tried a green smoothie, I strongly encourage you to. If you normally would never consider drinking anything that is green, a green smoothie will change your perceptions about ingesting a green drink. I promise you, these can be life changing.
Have them for breakfast and you will experience steady energy and focus all morning or use them for a burst of energy when you hit that afternoon slump. You will be pleasantly surprised at how delicious they are. There are so many options and variations that can give these an extra boost or a different flavor. Feel free to play around with them.
Life Changing Green Smoothie
Adapted from Angela Liddon at OhSheGlows
- giant handful of baby spinach
- 1 cup almond milk (or any nut milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 ripe, frozen banana
- 1-3 ice cubes (depending on desired thickness)
1. Combine all ingredients into a blender, in the above order. You want the heavier ingredients on the top to weigh it down.
2. Blend away! Enjoy
You do not have to use a frozen banana but that is what gives it the thick consistency. If you want it thicker, add more banana. Thinner, add more ice or almond milk. I buy bananas almost every time I go to the grocery store and those I don't eat or use to bake with, I peel, cut in half, and freeze in a container in my fridge. That way, I always have a constant supply of ripe, frozen, bananas. I have even thawed out a couple bananas and used them to make banana muffins. I was not quite sure about that one, but they turned out fine!
If you want an even creamier smoothie, try throwing some ripe avocado in there. Anywhere from a ¼-½ an avocado should do and it is delicious. Chia seeds, bee pollen, or some hemp protein powder are also delicious additions.
Also, check out this interesting article from Matt Frazier at the No Meat Athlete. This guy is an avid runner and endurance athlete who qualified for The Boston Marathon only AFTER switching to a vegan diet. He writes a pretty interesting blog. Here he discusses the never-ending question: Where do vegetarians and vegans get their protein?


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Okay, so this is actually a pretty cool story I have to share with you today.
First, let's talk about my favorite brand of cell phone since I began using one. That, as the title would suggest, is undoubtedly Nokia.
I remember a couple years ago now, things were looking grim for my favorite maker of all things mobile. Well, okay..let's be honest. Things haven't exactly taken a turn for the better…yet.
But one fact remains: they have endured thus far. They are not dead yet, and I couldn't be more happy about that.
In fact, I have recently read that they have given their most recent phone, the Lumina, to tons of Delta Air flight attendants and have a Windows tablet type device in the works to be released soon.
Why Touchscreens Do Not Make Phones Smart
That's all fine and good, if you ask me. But I don't want a Lumina, to be honest. I don't want ANY phone that has a touchscreen. They demand more of your attention, when technology should never ask you for more than you've been forced to give it in the past.
For example, I can text and drive without ever really having to look down at my screen, if I have a phone with real buttons. I'm rather good at it even.
On a touchscreen? Yeah fucking right.
So why would I use a phone that is far less efficient than what I am used to? If you answered that I won't, you'd be correct and I'd give you a prize. If you are hopelessly in love with your damn iPhone for some reason, please see this link for more reasons why I hate devices like yours (sorry, it's nothing personal…).
Prepaid Phones = Pain in the Ass
Back to my story. It begins around 2005, when I was still on a prepaid plan with Cingular (AT&T) because no one was going to let me sign a contract once they'd ran a credit check.
What did this mean for me, the consumer? It meant paying around $500 per month for phone service that shut off immediately once it ran out of minutes. It also meant AT LEAST one daily run to 7 11 to purchase more minutes, usually in either $15 or $25 increments.
Shittiest of all, it meant paying FULL retail prices for any phone I wanted. They don't give you phones for free with prepaid plans, so when I wanted a specific phone I had to pay full price to get it.
This obviously sucked serious ass. But I WAS making a shit ton of money back then, working as an escort. It wasn't much of an issue.
My Love Affair With the Nokia 6682
So on a summer day in 2005, I wandered into the Cingular store in Wilsonville, OR to buy a replacement phone for the last one I broke or lost, I don't remember which.
It was in that store and on that day that I first lay eyes on the then new Nokia 6682. See the picture above on the left to behold it's perfection.
It was proof that love at first sight was real because it had just happened to me. I knew I wanted it immediately, but when I looked at the price tag it was a whopping $500+. Ouch!
Wouldn't have been much to me, if I didn't have an expensive addiction that I was spending around $3,600 per month on. I'd have to hold off for now.
Several months after this first encounter I had with the Nokia 6682, I met with a new client who had a ton of nice, newer phones and offered to give me one with a contract plan in exchange for meeting once a month or so.
I of course said yes and couldn't contain myself when I saw that he had one of these Nokias I so lusted for.
And so it was mine. I used it in ways I'd never been able to use a mobile phone. For example, it was super easy to add all my appointments with clients to the calendar and I did this for about a year, keeping track of how much money I had made without too much trouble.
It had a badass camera that took great quality photos at that time as well. I loved the size of the phone and how it could easily be held in one hand and used for sending text messages without ever needing my other one.
Okay, that sounded wrong. I wasn't sending dirty texts, I promise! Like I said, I was usually driving.
The iPhone Did Not Offer Anything New (That Was Useful)
So back to our story now…I loved the shit out of that damn phone until an ex boyfriend jacked it and it was lost forever. Enter sad emoticon here please.
Since then, phones have turned into hybrid pieces of shit that suck as both phones and the computers they are pathetically trying to become. I hate it when people act as if they really didn't know that you could access the internet using cell phones WAY before the iPhone was released.
Sure, the screen was smaller than a computer. That's what made it a PHONE for fuck's sake. Why would I want a phone with a screen the size of my computer? Yeah, you guessed it…I DON'T!
Some of this is just about laziness. When I was escorting, I could fucking post a Craigslist ad with a Nokia phone that was even older than the 6682 (I believe it was their first flip phone, in fact).
The ironic thing here is that using the web on older phones was actually much closer to the PC experience when browsing the web. Sure, it helped if a site had a mobile version. That made for easier scrolling around and shit. However, it DID NOT necessitate douchebaggy fucking apps and I was a fan of that.
Mobile versions of websites was something we needed, apps were most certainly fucking not.
Onto my next point…
I eventually became so frustrated with the increasing stupidity of new phone models and disgusted with the entire world's blind acceptance of and even fanaticism for these dumbfuck devices. So much so that I stopped using a cell phone altogether (I fucking refuse to call them smartphones).
My Search to Replace the Nokia 6682
So recently, I decided that I MUST get my hands on another one of these phones, no matter the cost. I would sell my soul to get one in decent condition. I started searching online for one. Found a listing on eBay, but the condition was poor to fair and it looked pretty banged up from the photo. *sigh*
In a last ditch effort to find one, I went to Nokia's website and wrote their customer support. Here is what my email said:
I fell in love with the Nokia 6682 back in 2005 when I first bought it. I would do ANYTHING to get my hands on one of them, but I can't find one anywhere. I've searched the web, eBay, Craigslist, Amazon….I'm desperate! I'd pay serious bucks if I could just get one of them, is there any way you can help me? Please? I am serious. I have completely given up using a cell phone at all since touchscreens became popular because I hate them and think they are less efficient. Please help me out here, I love Nokia phones and have been using them for many years.
Several days later I receive a response, which I hadn't really expected. It read:
Hi Ashly,
Thank you for contacting Nokia Careline.
We are glad to hear that you love Nokia phones. You mentioned that you want to purchase a Nokia 6682. We would like to inform you that you may purchase the device from Amazon. Please refer to the link provided below:
Please type in Nokia 6682 and scroll down to see the device.
You may also contact your preferred service provider and verify if they have available.
We appreciate your patience and understanding in this matter.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again. To ensure proper handling of your case, kindly continue using the current subject line.
You may also call Nokia Careline at 1-888-665-4228 from Mondays to Fridays at 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST (closed on national public holidays) for immediate assistance.
I did as instructed, and sure enough it was there. A used Nokia 6682 that wasn't unlocked, but I could always get that fixed once it was in my hands. I ordered it immediately.
The fact that they took the time to look into this for me truly blew me away. Rock on, guys!
Long Live Nokia!
When has a company surprised you with outstanding service or helpful tips like this? Share in the comments.
P.S. Here is a fun fact: did you know that the Nokia corporation dates all the way back to 1865?! I learned that while researching for this post, but they obviously weren't making cell phones then.


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Review of free iPhone medical apps
April 3, 2013 in Health care apps, Medical Care, Member Stories
Nowadays there's an app for everything, so it shouldn't be too surprising that the medical world has converged with the app world to create apps that are marketed specifically towards patients. I decided to try out some of the top-rated free iPhone apps to see if they're as user friendly as they claim to be, and I've picked out three of my favorite.
First Aid – American Red Cross
For me, this app from the American Red Cross is a must-have. Not only is there a section that informs you about common first aid procedures, but there is also an emergency button that you can press that has videos, pictures, and step-by step tutorials to help you in a medically related crisis. The only negative that I could come up with is that it might be stressful to read directions while you're trying to help someone. Fortunately, the app has a "911" button under each procedure that instantly calls for help in the case that you cannot assist the person in need of help.
This app is ideal for patients who want to window-shop for prescriptions before they settle on the first one that they find. There is section called "Compare Rx Price" that allows you to type in your prescription and search for the lowest price at local and online pharmacies. It also has weekly deals, discount cards, and a pill identifier section. My favorite part of the app is the reminder that pops up on your phone to let you know it's time to take your medication.
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The weather here has been crazy warm, almost 70 degrees for most of this winter. Even though I do live in Florida it still usually gets pretty cold this time of year. According to the Weather channel though we are in for some cooler weather this weekend, so there is that to look forward to. Isn't this dress just the prettiest you've ever seen?! Purchased at my favorite local boutique Deja Vu, and this is one that makes me feel girly and pretty. Check out their website if you get a chance, even though they are local to the Florida Panhandle you can still purchase items. These shoes I received in the mail last week and love them! I just wish I got to them before all the colors sold out. Right now they are on final sale for $129.99 but if you use the code: WINTER, you'll get an extra 30% off. They only have sizes 8 and up left though. I would say they run pretty true to size. I usually wear a 7.5 but actually got these in a 7 (an 8 wasn't available then) and they are a tiny bit tight. An 8 probably would have been better but these were final sale. Oh well, they really are just beautiful shoes.
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This site will be frequently updated so please check back often!
My current project is "Writer's Cramp," a feature film that just wrapped in the San Francisco Bay area. It's in post production right now, and will be out shortly.
Writer's Cramp is a smart comedy caper about a couple of labor fakers who will do pretty much anything to pursue their creative dreams while avoiding anything that resembles work.
I play Scott - a passive-aggressive co-conspirator who discovers just how thin the fine line between reality and fantasy can be drawn.
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Mildred Dresselhaus
|Mildred Dresselhaus
Mildred Dresselhaus (third from right) at the White House in 2012
November 11, 1930
Brooklyn, New York
|United States
|Applied physics
|Alma mater
|Hunter College
Cambridge University
Harvard University
University of Chicago
|Doctoral students
|Greg Timp
|Known for
|Carbon nanotubes
|Notable awards
|National Medal of Science (1990)
IEEE Founders Medal (2004)
Harold Pender Award (2006)
Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize (2008)
Oersted Medal (2008)
Vannevar Bush Award (2009)
Enrico Fermi Award (2012)
Kavli Prize in Nanoscience (2012)
Presidential Medal of Freedom (2014)
Mildred Dresselhaus (born Mildred Spiewak on November 11, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York), known as the "queen of carbon science",[1] is an institute professor and professor of physics and electrical engineering (emerita) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.[2]
She was born Mildred Spiewak on November 11, 1930 in Brooklyn.
Dresselhaus received her high school degree at Hunter College High School, undergraduate degree at Hunter College in New York, and carried out postgraduate study at the University of Cambridge on a Fulbright Fellowship and Harvard University. She received a PhD from the University of Chicago in 1958. She then spent two years at Cornell University as a postdoc before moving to Lincoln Lab as a staff member. She became a visiting professor of electrical engineering at MIT in 1967, became a tenured faculty member in 1968, and became a professor of physics in 1983. She was promoted to institute professor in 1985.[citation needed]
Dresselhaus was awarded the National Medal of Science in 1990 in recognition of her work on electronic properties of materials as well as expanding the opportunities of women in science and engineering.[3][4] and in 2005 she was awarded the 11th Annual Heinz Award in the category of Technology, the Economy and Employment.[5] In 2008 she was awarded the Oersted Medal.
In 2000–2001, she was the director of the Office of Science at the U.S. Department of Energy. From 2003-2008, she was the chair of the governing board of the American Institute of Physics. She also has served as president of the American Physical Society, president of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and treasurer of the National Academy of Sciences. Dresselhaus has devoted a great deal of time to supporting efforts to promote increased participation of women in physics.
In a United States Department of Energy article of January 11, 2012, President Barack Obama announced that Mildred Dresselhaus is co-recipient of the Enrico Fermi Award, along with Burton Richter.[6] On May 31, 2012, Dresselhaus was awarded the Kavli Prize[1] "for her pioneering contributions to the study of phonons, electron-phonon interactions, and thermal transport in nanostructures."[7]
In 2010, Dresselhaus won the ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences.
In 2014, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.[8]
Dresselhaus is particularly noted for her work on graphite, graphite intercalation compounds, fullerenes, carbon nanotubes, and low-dimensional thermoelectrics. Her group has made frequent use of electronic band structure, Raman scattering and the photophysics of carbon nanostructures. Dresselhaus' former students include such notable materials scientists as Deborah Chung and notable physicists as Nai-Chang Yeh, Greg Timp, Mansour Shayegan, James S. Speck, Lourdes Salamanca Riba, and Ahmet Erbil.
There are several physical theories named after Dresselhaus. The Hicks-Dresselhaus Model (L. D. Hicks and Dresselhaus) [9] is the first basic model for low-dimensional thermoelectrics, which initiated the whole brand field. The SFDD model (Riichiro Saito, Mitsutaka Fujita, Gene Dresselhaus, and Mildred Dresselhaus) [10] first predicted the band structures of carbon nanotubes. The Tang-Dresselhaus Theory (Shuang Tang and Dresselhaus) [11] has developed a methodology for studying narrow-band low dimensional materials systems, and is also the first theory on how to construct various Dirac-cone materials, including single-Dirac-cone materials, bi-Dirac-cone materials, tri-Dirac-cone materials, quasi-Dirac-cone materials, semi-Dirac-cone materials and exact-Dirac-cone materials. The Rashba-Dresselhaus Effect refers to the spin-orbital interaction effect modeled by Gene Dresselhaus, Mildred Dresselhaus's husband.
She is married to Gene Dresselhaus, a well-known theorist, and has four grown children and several grandchildren.
Honors and awards[edit]
- Presidential Medal of Freedom, 2014.[12]
- Arthur R. von Hippel Award, Materials Research Society, 2013[13]
- Kavli Prize in Nanoscience, 2012
- Enrico Fermi Award, 2012
- Vannevar Bush Award, 2009
- ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences, 2009
- Oliver E. Buckley Condensed Matter Prize, American Physical Society, 2008
- Oersted Medal, 2007
- L'Oréal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science, 2007
- Heinz Award for Technology, the Economy and Employment, 2005
- IEEE Founders Medal Recipients, 2004
- Karl Taylor Compton Medal for Leadership in Physics, American Institute of Physics, 2001
- Medal of Achievement in Carbon Science and Technology, American Carbon Society, 2001
- Honorary Member of the Ioffe Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg, Russia, 2000
- National Materials Advancement Award of the Federation of Materials Societies, 2000
- Honorary Doctorate from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, February 2000
- Nicholson Medal, American Physical Society, March 2000
- Weizmann Institute's Millennial Lifetime Achievement Award, June 2000
- SGL Carbon Award, American Carbon Society, 1997
- National Medal of Science, 1990
Selected publications[edit]
- Dresselhaus, M. S.; et.al. "Analysis of Picosecond Pulsed Laser Melted Graphite", Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Los Alamos National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy, (December 1986).
- Dresselhaus, M. S.; et.al. "The Transport Properties of Activated Carbon Fibers", Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy, (July 1990).
- Dresselhaus, M. S.; et.al. "Photoconductivity of Activated Carbon Fibers", Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy, (August 1990).
- Dresselhaus, M. S.; et.al. "Synthesis and Evaluation of Single Layer, Bilayer, and Multilayer Thermoelectric Thin Films", Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy, (January 20, 1995).
- M. S. Dresselhaus and P. C. Eklund (2000). "Phonons in carbon nanotubes". Advances in Physics 49 (6): 705. Bibcode:2000AdPhy..49..705D. doi:10.1080/000187300413184.
- M. S. Dresselhaus, G. Samsonidze, S. G. Chou, G. Dresselhaus, J. Jiang, R. Saito, and A. Jorio. "Recent Advances in Carbon Nanotube Photo-physics".
- M. S. Dresselhaus and G. Dresselhaus (2002). "Intercalation Compounds of Graphite". Advances in Physics 51 (1): 1. Bibcode:2002AdPhy..51....1D. doi:10.1080/00018730110113644.
- M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Big Opportunities for Small Objects". Materials Today Magazine 5 (11): 48. doi:10.1016/S1369-7021(02)01164-1.
- M. S. Dresselhaus, G. Dresselhaus and A. Jorio (2004). "Unusual Properties and Structures of Carbon Nanotubes". Annual Review of Materials Research 34 (1): 247. Bibcode:2004AnRMS..34..247D. doi:10.1146/annurev.matsci.34.040203.114607.
- M. S. Dresselhaus, G. Dresselhaus, R. Saito and A. Jorio (2005). "Raman Spectroscopy of Carbon Nanotubes". Physics Reports 409 (2): 47. Bibcode:2005PhR...409...47D. doi:10.1016/j.physrep.2004.10.006.
- M. S. Dresselhaus and H. Dai (2004). "Carbon Nanotubes: Continued Innovations and Challenges". MRS Bulletin 29: 237. doi:10.1557/mrs2004.74.
- J. Heremans and M. S. Dresselhaus (2005). "Low Dimensional Thermoelectricity". CRC Handbook - Molecular and Nano-electronics: Concepts, Challenges, and Designs.
- M. S. Dresselhaus, R. Saito and A. Jorio (2004). "Semiconducting Carbon Nanotubes". Proceedings of ICPS-27.
- S. G. Chou, F. Plentz-Filho, J. Jiang, R. Saito, D. Nezich, H. B. Ribeiro, A. Jorio, M. A. Pimenta, G. Samsonidze, A. P. Santos, M. Zheng, G. B. Onoa, E. D. Semke, G. Dresselhaus and M. S. Dresselhaus (2005). "Photo-excited Electron Relaxation Process Observed in Photoluminescence Spectroscopy of DNA-wrapped Carbon Nanotube". Physical Review Letters 94 (12): 127402. Bibcode:2005PhRvL..94l7402C. doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.94.127402.[dead link]
- M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Nanotubes: a step in synthesis". Nature Materials 3 (10): 665–6. Bibcode:2004NatMa...3..665D. doi:10.1038/nmat1232. PMID 15467687.[dead link]
- M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Applied Physics: Nanotube Antennas". Nature Materials 432 (7020): 959–60. Bibcode:2004Natur.432..959D. doi:10.1038/432959a. PMID 15616541.[dead link]
- S. B. Fagan, A. G. Souza-Filho, J. Mendes-Filho, P. Corio and M. S. Dresselhaus (2005). "Electronic Properties of Ag- and CrO3-filled Single-wall Carbon Nanotubes". Chemical Physics Letters 406 (1-3): 54. Bibcode:2005CPL...406...54F. doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2005.02.091.
- Y. A. Kim, H. Muramatsu, T. Hayashi, M. Endo, M. Terrones and M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Thermal Stability and Structural Changes of Double-walled Carbon Nanotubes by Heat Treatment". Chemical Physics Letters 398 (1-3): 87. Bibcode:2004CPL...398...87K. doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2004.09.024.
- G. Samsonidze, R. Saito, N. Kobayashi, A. Gruneis, J. Jiang, A. Jorio, S. G. Chou, G. Dresselhaus and M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Family Behavior of the Optical Transition Energies in Single-wall Carbon Nanotubes of Smaller Diameters". Applied Physics Letters 85 (23): 5703. Bibcode:2004ApPhL..85.5703S. doi:10.1063/1.1829160.
- S. G. Chou, H. B. Ribeiro, E. Barros, A. P. Santos, D. Nezich, G. Samsonidze, C. Fantini, M. A. Pimenta, A. Jorio, F. Pletz-Filho, M. S. Dresselhaus, G. Dresselhaus, R. Saito, M. Zheng, G. B. Onoa, E. D. Semke, A. K. Swan, B. B. Goldberg and M. S. Unlu (2004). "Optical Characterization of DNA-wrapped Carbon Nanotube Hybrids". Chemical Physics Letters 397 (4-6): 296. Bibcode:2004CPL...397..296C. doi:10.1016/j.cplett.2004.08.117.
- E. I. Rogacheva, O. N. Nashchekina, A. V. Meriuts, S. G. Lyubchenko, O. Vekhov, M. S. Dresselhaus and G. Dresselhaus (2005). "Quantum Size Effects in PbTe/SnTe/PbTe Heterostructures". Applied Physics Letters 86 (6): 063103. Bibcode:2005ApPhL..86f3103R. doi:10.1063/1.1862338.[dead link]
- H. Son, Y. Hori, S. G. Chou, D. Nezich, G. Samsonidze, E. Barros, G. Dresselhaus, M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Environment Effects on the Raman Spectra of Individual Single-wall Carbon Nanotubes: Suspended and Grown on Polycrystalline Silicon". Applied Physics Letters 85 (20): 4744. Bibcode:2004ApPhL..85.4744S. doi:10.1063/1.1818739.
- C. Fantini, A. Jorio, M. Souza, A. J. Mai Jr., M. S. Strano, M. A. Pimenta and M. S. Dresselhaus (2004). "Optical Transition Energies and Radial Breathing Modes for HiPco Carbon Nanotubes from Raman Spectroscopy". Physical Review Letters 93 (14): 147406. Bibcode:2004PhRvL..93n7406F. doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.93.147406. PMID 15524844.
- S. B. Cronin, A. K. Swan, M. S. Unlu, B. B. Goldberg, M. S. Dresselhaus and M. Tinkham (2004). "Measuring Uniaxial Strain in Individual Single-wall Carbon Nanotubes: Resonance Raman Spectra of AFM Modified SWNTs". Physical Review Letters 93 (16): 167401. Bibcode:2004PhRvL..93p7401C. doi:10.1103/PhysRevLett.93.167401.
- Dresselhaus, M. S.; et.al. "Iron-Doped Carbon Aerogels: Novel Porous Substrates for Direct Growth of Carbon Nanotubes", Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, United States Department of Energy, (February 20, 2007).
- ^ a b Queen of Carbon Science, U.S. News & World Report. By Marlene Cimons, National Science Foundation. 27 July 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ Natalie Angier (July 2, 2012). "Carbon Catalyst for Half a Century". New York Times. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
- ^ "Dresselhaus Wins Medal of Science" (Press release). MIT News Office. November 14, 1990. Retrieved 2007-05-30.
- ^ "National Science Foundation - The President's National Medal of Science". Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ^ "The Heinz Awards, Mildred Dresselhaus profile".
- ^ "President Obama Names Scientists Mildred Dresselhaus and Burton Richter as the Enrico Fermi Award Winners".
- ^ 2012 Kavli Prizes/Mildred S. Dresselhaus/2012 Nanoscience Citation, Kavli Foundation. Retrieved 14 August 2012.
- ^ "Obama awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to 18". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 24 November 2014.
- ^ "Effect of quantum-well structures on the thermoelectric figure of merit".
- ^ "Electronic structure of graphene tubules based on C60".
- ^ "Thin films of bismuth-antimony have potential for new semiconductor chips, thermoelectric devices". MIT News Office.
- ^ "President Obama Announces the Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients". The White House. November 10, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
External links[edit]
- Freeview video interview with Millie Dresslhaus by the Vega Science Trust
- Homepage
- Dresselhaus's MIT page
- Biography of Dresselhaus from IEEE
- Photograph, Biography and Bibliographic Resources, from the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, United States Department of Energy
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Ascend Deluxe Paddling Life Jacket for Ladies
An ultra lightweight paddling life jacket made just for ladies using today's high performance kayaks, the Ascend™ Deluxe Paddling Life Jacket wears comfortably and stays out of the way. Great for demanding female kayakers, the Deluxe Paddling Life Jacket features a low profile design in the front and high back flotation in the rear that fits above the seat backs found on most recreational, touring, and sit-on-top kayaks. Eight points of adjustment ensure a comfortable, custom fit for you, while the cross-chest cinch harness adjustment ensures the vest does not ride up while you are paddling. Built-in sculpted cups wrap a woman's torso rather than crushing it. With open sides and mesh shoulders, the Deluxe Paddling Life Jacket delivers a wonderful range of motion and ventilation. Vest surrounds super soft PVC foam flotation with a durable 400 x 200D ripstop nylon outer shell and comfortable 210D oxford lining. Bellows pockets with drainage. 16 lbs. 12 oz. of buoyancy. USCG Approved/Type III. Imported.
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Tag Archives: car chase
Friday Video: Cedric 330 Wagon Full of Carnival Freaks
In what was probably one of the more bizarre episodes of Seibu Keisatsu, our favorite band of police heroes goes undercover at an amusement park. The goal is t catch some nefarious characters, one of which wears some sort of … Continue reading
Friday Video: C130 Laurel vs. Kenmeri Skyline
Today's video appears to star Tachi Hiroshi, but the cars are too old for Abunai Deka and it lacks the trademark pursuit music of Seibu Keisatsu. We don't know from whence this car chase came, all we know is that … Continue reading
Friday Video: Datsun 280Z vs. Chevy Chevelle
You are not experiencing a deja vu. This is the second consecutive week in which we've had a car chase involving a brown, late-model Datsun Z. This one hails from a completely different continent — ours, in fact. Robert "Mannix" … Continue reading
Friday Video: Datsun 260Z Drifts Through Zandvoort, Sorta
If anything, the Dutch rival the Japanese for television weirdness, so we'll ignore the plot of this Bassie & Adriaan episode and cut straight to the chase. In it, a Datsun 260Z pursues a clown in a Matra Rancho. There are … Continue reading
Friday Video: Toyota Corona vs Nissan Cedric
Finally, an inter-marque rivalry between the two titans of Japanese auto manufacturing! As with last week, we are unsure which movie this chase comes from, but who cares? We've got a daring escape by a bank robber in a jacked … Continue reading
Friday Video: Rare Toyota Destruction!
We're not sure what this movie is, but it features terrible tons of totalled Toyotas. Corona Mark IIs and Crowns with bad/no brakes get slaughtered in some of the most spectacular patrol car pileups since The Blues Brothers. It's enough to … Continue reading
Friday Video: Datsun 810 Bluebird vs Nissan 330 Cedric
In this short but action-packed chase from Seibu Keisatsu, a Bluebird 810 sedan goes head to head with a 330 Cedric. A flotilla of Nissan black-and-whites give chase, and a particularly brave yonmeri Skyline patrol car sets up a pick … Continue reading
Friday Video: Cedric 230 vs 330 in The Big City
Going solely by old Japanese cop shows, you'd think three out of every five cars was a Nissan Cedric. It's the Chevy Caprice Classic of Nihon car chases! In this clip from Daitokai (The Big City), there are, surprisingly, no … Continue reading
Friday Video: Nissan Cedric vs Plymouth Belvedere
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Friday Video: Police vs. Datsun 810 Wagons
This one goes out to Jorge and everyone in the Goon Squad. How often do you get to see Tokyo's Finest chasing a pair of Nissan Bluebird/Datsun 810 Wagons? Answer: not often. But it's business as usual in Seibu Keisatsu-land, where … Continue reading


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Islam Changed People
Islamic education and civilization
If the purpose of education and civilization is to engender a sense of pride, dignity, and honor in individuals so that they improve their state and consequently ...
If the purpose of education and civilization is to engender a sense of pride, dignity, and honor in individuals so that they improve their state and consequently ...
Since we can deserve this life only by pleasing God, He sent Prophets and revealed Scriptures out of His Compassion for humanity.
The word "Islam" literally stems from the root "s-l-m" and the words "silm" and "salamah" which mean peace.
The hierarchy of creation unfolds itself in countless spheres of intellectual and angelic beings.
In short, knowledge in which we do not find anything that relates to ourselves or to someone else is, obviously, of no use to anyone.
Not accepting marriage as an institution, Karmatis named forbidden acts as being "fine arts." They treated women as collective property and led the youth astray through prostitution, the legitimization of drinking wine and alcoholic drinks, and made every kind of indulgence lawful. In short, enslaved by their carnal desires and aspirations the Karmatis designed a religion of their own; they labeled anyone who did not follow their way as being "hell-bound," and thus managed to fabricate disunity for a long time. In one sense, they can be seen to be the anarchists or nihilists of their time.
Modern Kharijites
The Kharijites were another heterodox faction which blamed Caliph Ali, first for conceding to arbitration and accepting the treaty at the Battle of Siffin and second for not handing over the caliphate to Muawiya and thus being guilty of a "grievous sin." They declared all others who did not think likewise—including the Companions of the Prophet—infidels. Although they apparently believed in Islam, their vision was narrow and deprived of sound thinking. Action always took precedence over knowledge and learning for them; they were subsequently dragged into bigotry, hostility, and intolerance, getting mired in harshness, violence, and crudity. They were distracted by their slogans and action, which they had turned into a religion shaped by their rioting and restless character. They were motivated, not by knowledge, but by slogans, enthusiasm, and reactionary mood. Perhaps they read the Qur'an time after time, but it was a literal reading and they always opposed any interpretation other than theirs. They regarded those who thought otherwise as infidels whom were to be obliterated; they were cruel and tyrannical without a single drop of mercy.
Today, we have seen some people who behave like modern Karmatis and Kharijites, obstructing endeavors for dialogue and understanding, disrupting the dreams of peace and friendship. They too call themselves Muslims; yet, they have attacked the religion from some esoteric approach, replacing it instead with their own passions and thrills. Some others, entrapped in bigotry, have construed the literal meaning of the Qur'an and the hadith as the only primary essentials, sharpening their blades of hatred and hostility against other Muslims. A subgroup within them has adopted a deep esoteric understanding, considering themselves as having attained a transcendental existence, and look down on other Muslims. Still others, however, have blindly adhered to overt divine commandments (nass) with no effort whatsoever to use their mind to interpret them. They have been deprived of any proper techniques of teaching faith or of understanding others; they have no code of conduct, good morals, or respect. What all of these people have done was to start the fire of disunity and to fan the movement of tolerance.
These two groups were later joined by a third: anarchist souls. The Karmati zeal and the Kharijite restlessness pushed some Muslims into the web of terrorists, causing them to be involved with chaos, threatening and even murdering people. Whatever the motive was, be it national or religious, some imprudent individuals were manipulated by some dark power sources. They were denied the slightest share of religion by their actions; yet they committed murders on behalf of it, and handed over their trump card to those who were already standing opposed to religion.
Anarchists, Murderers of Innocents!
Anarchists legitimized the actions of some tyrants against Muslims. They came into being as rebels against the state, and they refused to recognize democracy or the secular system. The natural outcome of such a situation was that the state used it as an excuse to suppress such insurgences. In the meantime, obscure suspicions were construed as actual incidents and many innocent people were hurt on the false grounds that "there is a possibility that they may be dangerous." In Islam there are no suicide bombers. All throughout history Islam has never issued permission to murder innocent people; this is out of the question. However, as a consequence of the actions of some people, people similar to the Karmati and Kharijite's, who have been deceived or manipulated by drugs or in some other way, many other innocents have been defamed, and pristine Islam has been tarnished. Muslims, the representatives of submission to God and security, have been depicted as potential terrorists.
Two factors can be listed which aggravate the issue: the first is the fury, coercion, and determination of the tyrants; the second is the actions and conduct of some imprudent people which substantiate the cause of the tyrants.
Throughout the process, the greatest harmed have been those in the middle, those in doubt and hesitation. They have observed what has been going on, and seeing in the front those anarchist souls, nihilists, and a few Karmatis and Kharijites, they thought "they have done far too much, they deserve punishment." In this way, they have endorsed the coercive operations of the tyrants, perceiving them as being carried out in defense of the system. Moreover, those in the administration either then deliberately overlooked all that was happening, or were incapable of comprehending the true extent of things. Those people who hesitated in the middle were overwhelmed by their doubts and consented to the deterioration of the atmosphere of tolerance and to the hands that had been extended for peace being pulled back.
It is also important to note that it is always easier to inflict damage; damage can be influential, even if it is apparently small in size or carried out by only a few. Destruction is easy. Libeling, lying, slandering can always be done very easily by a few hired writers. Many people, as well as many institutions, have been defamed in this way. They have even organized slander campaigns concealed by the so-called "freedom of press." These campaigns were always brought to a court of law to be refuted and compensated; however, these trials lasted months and a verdict was reached at a much later date. The evil intentions had already been fulfilled, leaving behind tainted images in some minds.
A small marginal minority which was unsatisfied with everything was behind all this wickedness. They believed in a kind of caste system in which they formed the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth of Divine Existence, whereas the rest of the people were made the fingernails, or in the words of Necip Fazil, they were simply pariahs. If something good were to take place, it was surely accomplished only by them; if any achievement were made, it was certainly them who were to be associated with it. How is it possible that religious people are first to be remembered when dialogue and tolerance are mentioned? How can it be that Muslims are in the forefront of education? This is not possible, it should be these others who are being appreciated for these activities, as they form the eyes and ears, not those whose essence is fingernail. You may call them a marginal group or an oligarchic minority, these arrogant people damaged extensively the peaceful aura that could have surrounded us; what they did was destructive.
Attacking Dialogue
Karmati zeal, Kharijite thought, and the anarchist mood have been seen in the past, and they can reappear at any time. As long as people of faith can recover and have an opportunity to express themselves, take a stand in favor of dialogue and understanding, voice peace everywhere and to everyone, surely there will be some others who will be disturbed by them. Perhaps we should ask them this question: "People of faith act upon certain principles and their numbers constantly grow as they are welcomed by everyone; why don't you use your own arguments of unbelief so that you may grow in number too? You are not appreciated by the society. You have to reach such a level that you are countable, inspire confidence, and become beloved so that you may be welcomed."
I would prefer not to have mentioned these three groups of evil people, especially as we are experiencing the blissful month of Ramadan. The mention of evil blockades mercy; thus, talking about these people breathing evil may prevent the divine mercy pouring down upon us these days. To ensure that these blessings are continued perhaps we should always speak about the good-doers and take action for the good. I was inspired by the recent fast-breaking dinners of representatives of many different thoughts dedicated to tolerance, each holding each other's hand, exchanging glances; no more are their looks of "the other." I wish some people had not sabotaged such activities in the past, that they did not take on hostility and could embrace these gatherings with good intentions; I wish they could at least respond to those hands extended for peace, by holding out an olive branch.
Everyone shows their true character. We are also supposed to continue showing our true character. Our path is that on which we are inspired with faith in God and on which we take positive action. Our duty is to invite others for "conversations about the Beloved for another hour," as the Companions would do, and in that way to reinforce our faith and to enthusiastically walk, making the truths of belief accessible to othersit does not matter what some other people say or do.
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Mel Gibson's religious blockbuster "The Passion of the Christ" missed out on main categories, but did pick up nominations for cinematography, makeup and original score.
Michael Moore's gamble to hold his hit film "Fahrenheit 9/11" out of the documentary category -- to boost its best-picture prospects -- backfired. The movie was shut out across the board. Moore won the documentary prize two years ago for "Bowling for Columbine."
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Korean Policemen Stopping Families of Victims- South Korean Ferry Disaster -
This is from Korean iReporter, Harry Kim.
Around 3:00 am (KST; UTC +9:00), the families of victims from the SeWol Ferry decided to leave to Seoul, to protest about lackadaisical behaviors of the Korean Government and to talk to the President Geun-hye, Park. But then, all of a sudden, policemen with about 7-8 police buses (it is said from the families that some "plain-clothes policemen" called them right after the families decided to leave) came to the Port, Paeng-mok, in Jindo, and prevented them from heading out to Seoul. It was about 200 policemen with a few leader members, and they have kept stopping the families' leaving to Seoul.
But, those policemen have "NO REASON" to prevent them and the families have right to go out of Jindo, therefore, the families are in full of anguish and anger.
At 11:37 a.m. (KST) (11:37PM EST), the families still can't go outside as being locked in the Jindo Island.
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So I am hoping someone from CNN to report this matter seriously to get this shameless behavior of the South Korean government exposed to the public of the world.
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We've setup a new domain over the summer which I'm currently configuring. We have two DCs running 2008 serving this new domain with a test machine running XP and test accounts all setup.
Group policy is applying to the user and computer accounts correctly with one exception which is folder redirection. I'm trying to redirect the Desktop and Start menu folders on a per room basis to reflect the needs of each room. The folders should be redirected to
\\"server"\start\"room" & \\"server"\desktop\"room"
Both shares have been setup and the permissions tested by accessing them from the test accounts. The shares are readable but with no write access given.
I've disabled all policies with the exception of the Folder Redirection policy to ensure I've not made a setting which may be conflicting and still the redirection isn't applied.
When I view the workstations local Documents & Setting folder the account has a locally created profile with Desktop and Start Menu folders. I'm assuming these should not be appearing if Folder Redirection is working correctly.


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Earlier in the week, Dustin wrote about Kelsey Grammer's "blistering tour de force" of a performance on Boss, which returns to Starz tonight, and since then, I've started watching the show. It's pretty good, but I can't take Grammer seriously. It's not that I see him as wine-sniffer Frasier Crane, which is many people's complaint; I just can't get Robert Underdunk Terwilliger, a.k.a. Sideshow Bob, quotes out of my head.
"Attempted murder? Now honestly, did they ever give anyone a Nobel Prize for attempted chemistry?"
"I'm telling you Cecil, I can't take much more of this. Rustic workmen have turned the Sani-Jon into a smoke house, coveralls that don't quite 'cover all,' and a psychotic little boy who will not stop hounding me!"
"By the way, I'm aware of the irony of appearing on TV in order to decry it. So don't bother pointing that out."
That's what I hear instead of terrifying-seeming threats to (other) corrupt Chicago politicians on Boss. So, with that mind, today's GIFs of the Week is dedicated to Bart's second biggest mortal enemy, Sideshow Bob.
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Member of 4x4 Drug Organization Exiled to 10 Years in Prison
Also Ordered to Forfeit 8 Motorcycles and 7 Flat Screen Televisions
Baltimore, Maryland - U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake sentenced Tony Robinson, a/k/a "Peterman," and "Pete," age 30, of Baltimore, yesterday to 10 years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute powder and crack cocaine.
The sentence was announced by United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein; Acting Special Agent in Charge Debbie D. Bullock of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Baltimore Field Division; Baltimore City State's Attorney Gregg L. Bernstein; and Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld III.
According to Robinson's plea agreement, the indictment and other court documents, from at least June 2009 through August 2010, Robinson was part of a drug distribution organization that operated in the Northeast Baltimore neighborhood known as the "4x4." The "4x4" is a small, relatively closed neighborhood consisting of four streets running north-south and four streets running east-west. Ravenwood, Elmora, Lyndale and Elmley Avenues all run east and west and are one-way streets. Greenview, St. Cloud, Highview and Longview Avenues all run north and south and are two-way streets. The area is bordered on the east and west ends by Edison Highway and Belair Road, respectively.
According to his plea and other court documents, law enforcement overheard Robinson and his co-conspirators discussing their drug activities. Robinson admitted that during the time of the conspiracy he distributed crack and powder cocaine, collected money from drug customers and distributors, and assisted the drug trafficking activities of other members of the drug conspiracy. During the time of the conspiracy, Robinson was responsible for the distribution of 280 grams or more of crack cocaine, and 5 kilograms or more of powder cocaine.
Judge Blake also ordered that Robinson forfeit all proceeds obtained or retained as a result of the offense, any property used to commit or to facilitate the commission of the offense and all property purchased with proceeds from the offense, including: eight motorcycles and a bag of motorcycle parts; seven flat screen televisions, ranging from 22 - 50 inches; a 2006 Honda Odyssey Van; and a 2005 Chevrolet Excursion Van.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein thanked ATF's Violent Crime Impact Team, the Baltimore City Police Department and Baltimore City State's Attorney's Office for their work in this investigation and prosecution. Mr. Rosenstein commended Special Assistant United States Attorney Traci L. Robinson, a cross-designated Baltimore City Assistant State's Attorney, who is prosecuting the case.
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So here's the story. Jonathan lost his first tooth they day after Colleen was born. He was very excited because in Kindergarten you get to put your name on this giant tooth when you loose one. Anyway, he wrapped the tooth up in a little envelope he made and put it under his pillow before he went to bed.
As usual, Curt and I kept hearing various clunking and chattering noises coming from the back of the house. Nothing new there. We hear the bathroom door slam shut and water running in the sink. Again, nothing new. Then, bathroom door opens and Jonathan comes out into the living room, with huge tears in his eyes, holding back a sob. He's holding his bottle of tooth paste and a barrette. Here's what happened:
He told us, between sobbing and sniffling, that Emelie informed him that if you have a very clean tooth, the tooth fairy will give you a extra money for it. (Curt and I did not know of this fact) So, Emelie told Jonathan the he should go and brush his tooth really well before he went to sleep. He did just that, always willing and eager to follow the advice of his big sister. He got his tube of toothpaste (the kind that stands upright on the counter) and squeezed it while he held the tooth over the opening to catch some paste on it. Then, he let go of the tooth paste tube, and it sucked his tooth into the tube! He tried to fish it out with Emelie's barrette, but that only crammed it further down.
So, Curt had to perform surgery on the tooth paste tube to get the tooth out, which was, after all, now very clean.
The tooth fairy left Jonathan a $1.25.
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
The Price of Teeth Keeps Going Up!
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This week's New Yorker is a busy teen who uses her free time to enlighten her peers about a heavy subject. NY1's John Schiumo filed the following report, which was shot, written and edited by Rachel Smith.
On a recent Saturday, 17-year-old Johanna Monge wasn't hanging out with friends. She was leading her peers in a lesson on the laws of warfare.
She does it through a Red Cross program aimed at teaching youths the basics of international humanitarian law. Students experience what it's like to be taken captive as journalists, treated as prisoners of war, and led through a maze of landmines.
"I think if teenagers actually know about this and they are aware about this, they will be really conscious about it and actually try to use their knowledge of technology and all these things to good use try to make change," Johanna says.
Johanna started making a change two years when she went through the program herself. She now volunteers to help lead the group, giving kids her age a real-life education on rules to protect civilians, wounded soldiers and aid workers.
Students learn about the laws, and ethical dilemmas, involved in each scenario.
"Because we don't see armed conflict on the streets here, we don't realize that it occurs necessarily all around the world every single day," says Amanda Cobbe, a youth services coordinator at the Red Cross. "We want to put them in the shoes of what it feels like to be a prisoner of war, what it feels like to be a humanitarian aid worker."
Johanna plans to study international relations in college, to follow in the footsteps of the humanitarian workers she's grown to admire.
"These people are amazing people that actually put their lives, risk their lives, everything, they put it on hold for these people that they don't even know," she says. "They must have amazing souls to be able to put their lives at risk for just helping people. And that's the goal, to help people."
It's Johanna's goal, too. So, for educating teens on the impact of war, Johanna Monge is our New Yorker of the Week.
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TEAM to Engage Westboro Baptist Church with Peaceful Human Chain
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The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM)
The Tolerance, Equality, and Awareness Movement (TEAM) will be counter-protesting the internationally known and despised Westboro Baptist Church and their supporters at Grace Episcopal Church. The Westboro Baptist Church is known for condeming America, military families, and LGBT people and using and twisting the Bible for hateful purposes, including picketing funerals.
TEAM understands and respects their right to freedom of speech. However, their language is not conducive to a 21st century human rights agenda, and violates every tenet and value our organization holds. Grand Rapids, MI does not need this type of behavior in its cities, especially after the mass murders of last week and the passing of former First Lady Betty Ford.
The Westboro Baptist Church is intent on protesting Betty Ford's funeral on the grounds that she committed adultery in her first marriage. Let's counter the actions of the Westboro Baptist Church by sending messages of fairness, justice, tolerance, equality, diversity, and acceptance.
TEAM will be encouraging people to come in peaceful protest of the Westboro Baptist Church. Everyone is encouraged to form a peaceful, human chain to protect the Ford family from the hate of this group.
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Youngbloods–the 4th gatheringBy Tatin Yang
The Inquirer was always a mainstay at our breakfast table when I was growing up. I would always remember to flip to the latest Young Blood, wanting to read the latest submission. Sometimes, a story would make me laugh, others would make me sad, still others would make me realize how lucky I am, while a few would haunt me for a week or two.


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A smaller and more economical diesel powertrain, new styling and safety features, and optional on-demand four-wheel drive are among features of 2015 Sprinter models.
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September 25, 2014 - Industry News
Following on the success of the Sprinter van in the U.S. market, Daimler plans to introduce a mid-size van sometime next year. The van made its debut in Berlin, Germany, in late July, but Daimler execs were coy on an actual release date for the American version of the van, saying only that it would be introduced in the fall 2015 in a MY 2016 designation.
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July 30, 2014 - Industry News
The automotive industry has been speculating for quite some time that the popular Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans could get a smaller cousin in North America in the form of the Mercedes-Benz Vito van, and now it appears that it is indeed in the works.
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November 12, 2013 - Industry News
Mercedes-Benz U.S.A. is considering bringing the Vito commercial van to the U.S. market to offer with its larger Sprinter, a spokesman has confirmed to Automotive Fleet, a sister publication of Heavy Duty Trucking.
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Mercedes-Benz executives picked Düsseldorf, Germany, the source of the Sprinter van, to present their extensively revised 2014 model for North America. It gets fresh styling, a new diesel and automatic transmission, and more accident-avoidance features.
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Mercedes Benz unveiled its new 2014-MY Sprinter Van, which the automaker said has a new design, is more economical, and more environmentally friendly. The company said this redesign comes after seven years of the current-generation Sprinter.
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5 Kid-Friendly Alternatives To The Super Bowl In Pittsburgh
Admit it: as much as you want your kids to love football and the Steelers franchise, sometimes the games can be a huge snooze-fest for the younger crowd. Take their desires to heart and consider sending them packing to a fun, kid-friendly event in the Pittsburgh area.
Get Free Admission To Some Local Museums This Weekend
Some area museums are offering free admission this weekend. This Saturday is the Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live.
Visitors Lose Themselves Attempting World's Longest Maze
Each year since 1954, one cartoonist receives the highest award, known as the Reuben.
Weirdest Museums In Pittsburgh
Feast your senses on the five weirdest museums in Pittsburgh.
Local Video Game Enthusiasts Play In 24-Hour Marathon Fundraiser
Video game lovers are hoping to raise money for local children's organizations by, well, playing video games.
Can You Solve World's Largest Maze Puzzle?
Besides curating comic books and comics, Joe Wos, director of Pittsburgh's Toonseum, also enjoys making maze puzzles- you know, those puzzles where you start with your pencil at the beginning and follow the lines until you come to the end?
Best Museum Exhibits To See This Fall In Pittsburgh
A trip to the museum is far from a stodgy affair in Pittsburgh. Check out some of the most unusual museum exhibits this fall in the old Steel City for history with a side of some serious fun. The choices range from Dracula to steel mills and from World's Fairs to inflatable tunnels.
ToonSeum Exhibit Features 'Pittsburgh As Gotham'
The Toonseum in Pittsburgh's Cultural District is not to be confused with the "Bat Cave." But executive director Joe Wos is preparing an exhibit reminiscent of Batman's hideaway.
An Interview With ToonSeum's Joe Wos
Pittsburgh is home to many museums, but nestled (appropriately) into the Cultural District of Downtown Pittsburgh, is a museum like no other. ToonSeum showcases cartoon and comic Book Art, and if its growing fan base is any indication, they are clearly onto something.
Life-Size Mouse Trap Game Comes To Science Center
It all starts with a turn of the creaky old wheel – that triggers the giant catapult and the massive teeter totter that hurls bowling balls into the air.
Last Chance at the ToonSeum
The ToonSeum, located in the Pittsburgh's Cultural District, is an art gallery for all ages. Their current exhibit, Superheroes: Icons & Origins, runs to the end of July. It explores the origins of some of the best-known and most beloved comic heroes of the twentieth century.
Great Ways To Spend Father's Day With Dad!
Looking for something special to do with dad this Sunday? We put together a few suggestions on some great ways to spend Father's Day (some places are even offering free admission for dads!).
Cool Museums For Every Taste
From pop art like the works of Andy Warhol to the marble Hall of Sculpture at the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh is home to a host of world-class museums.
PTL Links: Feb. 18, 2011
Visit the links below for more on today's guests and topics: Sex, Lies & Handwriting' By Michelle Dresbold Steeltown Entertainment Film Factory "The Hollywood Pitch" Monster Jam Toonseum Table Magazine LivingPittsburgh.com Free & Affordable Friday: […]