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Definitions for absolute zero
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ab′solute ze′ro(n.)
the temperature of −273.16°C (−459.69°F), the hypothetical point at which all molecular activity ceases.
Category: Thermodynamics
Princeton's WordNet
absolute zero(noun)
(cryogenics) the lowest temperature theoretically attainable (at which the kinetic energy of atoms and molecules is minimal); 0 Kelvin or -273.15 centigrade or -459.67 Fahrenheit
absolute zero(Noun)
The coldest possible temperature, zero on the Kelvin scale, or approximately 273.15 u00B0C, 459.67 u00B0F.
absolute zero(Noun)
A person or thing of absolutely no consequence.
Origin: First attested in 1806.
Absolute zero
Absolute zero is the coldest possible temperature. More formally, it is the temperature at which entropy reaches its minimum value. The laws of thermodynamics state that absolute zero cannot be reached using only thermodynamic means. A system at absolute zero still possesses quantum mechanical zero-point energy, the energy of its ground state. The kinetic energy of the ground state cannot be removed. However, in the classical interpretation, it is zero and the thermal energy of matter vanishes. The zero point of any thermodynamic temperature scale, such as Kelvin or Rankine scale, is set at absolute zero. By international agreement, absolute zero is defined as 0K on the Kelvin scale and as −273.15° on the Celsius scale. This equates to −459.67° on the Fahrenheit scale and 0 R on the Rankine scale. Scientists have achieved temperatures extremely close to absolute zero, where matter exhibits quantum effects such as superconductivity and superfluidity.
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This programme introduces students to dramatic literature, theatre history and practical theatre, including acting. The programme is practice-based, with much of the teaching done through workshops. Students will benefit from strong links already forged with the theatre community. NUI Galway has a rich tradition in the arts: several of our former students have founded theatre companies locally, nationally and internationally.
Dynamic partnerships
NUI Galway has formed a number of very exciting partnerships with prominent creative arts organisations. Performing Arts Studies students enjoy a unique opportunity to interact with professional actors, directors and theatre practitioners. Partner organisations include the renowned Druid Theatre Company, the international Galway Arts Festival and An Taibhdhearc, the National Irish Language theatre. Other local and national partnerships are currently being developed.
What subject choices will I have?
This specialism is delivered in the timetable of Arts subject Group Five and, therefore, may not be studied with Sociological and Political Studies, Information Technology, Welsh or Léann an Aistriúcháin. Students should contact the Programme Director for further advice on timetabling and subject choice restrictions and should be aware that some classes will be delivered in the evenings.
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Entry requirements
Minimum Grade HC3 in two subjects and passes in four other subjects at H or O Level in the Leaving Certificate, including Irish, English, another language and three other subjects recognised for entry purposes.
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4 years
Next start date: September 2014
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Year One
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• Styles of Performance
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Many graduates of BA in Theatre and Performance have achieved national and international success as actors, writers, critics, and directors. The university has strong links with theatre companies locally and throughout Ireland. Students will therefore meet a variety of theatre professionals and writers during the course, and will benefit from the international reputation of Galway as a centre for excellence in drama and theatre.
The programme also provides many transferable skills: public speaking, leadership, critical analysis, teamwork, and public relations. The course is suited to students contemplating careers in theatre, media, film, the performing arts and education, but it is geared towards any student with a passion for theatre and performance.
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EU (Total): €5,822 p.a. 2014/15 (Inclusive of Levy & SCC)
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- Student contribution: €2,750 p.a. 2014/15
- Student levy: €224 p.a. 2014/15
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- Student Levy: €224 - payable by all students and is not covered by SUSI.
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INTRO – The PKRA World Tour has been criticised over recent seasons for making kiteboarding competition look boring to the average rider. This season they introduced some new rules rewarding style and precision over a gung-ho approach to just trying the most complicated looking trick possible. The result? An increase in the number of followers and one of the closest seasons ever seen in both the men's and women's events. Last year's men's World Champion, Youri Zoon, and twice runner-up, Alex Pastor, are locked level on points with just two rounds to go. Jim Gaunt caught a ride with Alex Pastor, a wily Spaniard desperately trying to prevent the record books showing him as pulling up short for three years on the trot.
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Alex may have finished runner up on the PKRA World Tour for the last two years, but he says getting motivated for this year's championship was actually much easier.
"I really want it now. Three times as Vice World Champion will be really frustrating." he explains as we drive the couple of hours to Barcelona airport from Golf de Roses where we'd both been for the Airush 2013 product conference. Alex has a meeting in the Catalan capital with a prestigious sports management company who have the likes of footballer Fernando Torres on their books. I have a flight home and he's giving me a lift.
Like his riding, Alex's driving is calm and controlled, although I notice that he keeps reaching in the wrong place for the button for the windows and the indicator on this Peugeot hire care. It seems to bug him a little bit. He's used to driving a brand new Mini Clubman when at home in Spain.
"They [Mini] ran a publicity campaign orientated around men's action sports this year, and they came searching for me." he tells me proudly.
There aren't many riders that carry car manufacturers as sponsors (although Spanish riders do seem to do particularly well in terms of outside industry sponsorship) and Alex is obviously smart. His English is impeccable and he seems to be making his way in the business world too, having bought a new build property in Tarifa that he rents out while he's on tour most the year, and he's also set up a business with a friend, importing Airush and Ion products into Brazil. He smiles, but seems serious as he nods his head towards the car dealership we were passing, "I'd like to start importing Minis into Brazil really though!"
Although most kiters put an emphasis on size and space for their kite vehicles, the Clubman seems to suit Alex – it's fast, punchy, handles well and has more than enough space for his twin-tip and a couple of kites. A pro freestyler's dream? "What more does it need?"
Alex's approach to this year's World Championship has also been simple but effective. Since winning the last event of the 2011 season and becoming the first rider to claim the top podium spot riding in boots, his confidence has visibly improved.
Freestyle competition is so tight now that the rate of progression has slowed to become more about refinement and style than claiming ownership of the latest new move. This season we've seen boots become the preferred set up over straps for many PKRA riders and it's Alex whose win played a large part in getting that movement going. He has competed in nothing else since the New Caledonia event that closed 2011.
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He doesn't let on that his rise in confidence has come from the wide recognition at having proved such a big point in the sport, but instead, rather humbly puts it down to the circumstances he found himself in.
"For the first few years on tour it wasn't my goal to be number one, and when that's not your goal, you don't go at it 100%. But after finishing second twice, I committed to really go for it. I've trained differently, worked on consistency and repeated moves rather than just going for the best tricks."
The PKRA of course made their own changes this year, bringing in new rules allowing riders to perform 12 tricks in a heat, with the best seven counting. The idea being to reward style and consistency, rather than attempts at the most difficult tricks with botched landings. Watching Alex ride for the last few days in Spain I'm amazed at just how faultless his technical riding has become. He performs with his kite so low, pops so hard and crisply and does his tricks so fast and powerfully, but the impression it gives on the beach has so much more impact as the style is so much cleaner than we've seen from PKRA riders mid-season in the past. The tour's new format is obviously working and Alex says he's really enjoying his training.
"Competition is like that. When you're winning you enjoy it more. The format is definitely more fun and I can see that more people are following it and that makes me happy. I get messages on Facebook and Twitter with people wishing me well. It's nice."
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A KGB 5 with a grab is the latest trick he's polished for competition. If you'd like to learn it, you'll probably be disheartened to know that it took Alex four years of being able to do a KGB 5 before he could add a grab. And before that he had to nail the back-to-blind and regular KGB, but good luck...
"I mean you could learn it quicker if you really focussed on the grab from the start, but I was just concentrating on getting my kite lower and lower." he explains, conscious it sounded a long time for a Vice World Champion. "I got happy with how low my kite was, so I started going for the grab."
The accuracy and technicality in Alex's wake-style riding is astonishing. He usually trains for two relatively short 45 minute sessions a day when conditions allow, because "when you're going for trick after trick you can get tired and perhaps injured." But he also tells me how it's important to not give up and that such technical tricks really start to slow down in your mind the more you do them, no matter how fast they look.
"It happens exactly like that. It really does all slow down. When you first learn a trick there's no way you can think about making a grab. At first you're just concentrating on getting the bar, but it does all piece together in your mind."
I begin to ask him about what it would mean if he manages to win the World Championship. As expected, he tightens up a bit, but comments quite dryly, "Celebrate, I guess. But let's not talk about that." So I ask him what he thinks his strengths are over Youri going into the final two rounds; a route of questioning that's back on a subject the tactician in him is obviously more comfortable with, but his answer remains understated and calculated. "The only thing that I could have in my favour is that I have beaten him twice in the double elimination this season. I only lost to him in Morocco, so that could give me more motivation. Plus, this is the first year I've ever led the tour for a while."
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The PKRA has never visited China before and runs its first event there in the penultimate round this season, starting on the 13th November. The danger is of light winds, but he rates their chances as even. "I'm usually not very good in light winds, but Youri's not so good either." Alex quickly corrects himself at the thought of undermining his biggest competitor. "I mean, he's always good, but they aren't his best conditions." He pauses, there's the slightest hint of a grin as he twists his hands and they give a little squeak around the leather on top of the Peugeot's steering wheel and he confesses, "I've actually ordered a special 14.5 metre from Airush especially for that event. I've never done that before. My biggest is usually a 13, but Youri has a 14. I've gone for an extra half, so we'll see if that works." He seems pleased by this, almost allowing himself to imagine how it will feel to win and lets out a little chuckle.
Alex doesn't party or let himself go as much as some other competitors and his smile isn't the kind that you feel in danger of being swallowed up by. But as you get to know his sense of humour and what makes him tick he's easy to warm to and spend time with. Often the most humble riders don't radiate as being the easiest guys to support because they're not singing about how good they are and barraging you with content on Facebook, although his video updates are well worth a look for their unfussy nature and are crammed with style. Wetsuit and no shorts you might also notice; Alex is all class on the water.
I've met Alex before but we found more common ground over South Park and football during the last few days. He's a passionate Malaga fan, who he enthusiastically tells me are currently in the top two when he finds out I like football, too. The Spanish league is dominated by two teams, Barcelona and Real Madrid, so it's nice for a smaller team to find themselves challenging at the top. The parallels between Alex's situation and his home team are obvious, but Alex is a realist and doesn't get carried away with romanticising about what could be. Instead he appreciates the skills on show and the consequences of battle whenever Real and Barca play each other. In fact an 'El Classico' encounter is scheduled for this weekend and Alex seems a little worried about how he'll follow the match from Brazil, where he's heading tomorrow to train for a month.
CAPTION - Competing in Fuerteventura, where he won and took things level
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I ask him if the upcoming final rounds of his own are on his mind. "It's on my mind all the time." he says. "I'm relaxed right now, but the closer it gets the more nervous I'll get." Alex's long term girlfriend lives in Brazil (Bruna Kajiya's younger sister for any gossip mongers out there interested in celebrity kiteboarding tittle-tattle) and he's obviously very comfortable out there. He went straight out there to train after the last PKRA event in Fuerteventura at the end of July and will be back again in December, as either World Champion or runner up for the third time.
I really hope it works out for Alex. He's shown strong character to have come back from two crushingly close defeats at the end of a season and is a shining example of a rider making freestyle competition kiteboarding look really professional.
As we near the airport he tells me that, although he can't stop thinking about the coming rounds, he feels good about his level. "I've still got another month now and I'll train as much as I can. I'm relaxed, I know what I'm doing and what I have to do."
Pulling up to the turn-off for the airport, we see a sign saying that we're heading for a place called 'Prat'. We crack up in laughter and are reminded of Ruben Lenten. In spite of how we appear, at the end of the day, boys will be boys.
OUTRO – Follow the last events of the PKRA World Tour via their live stream at: www.prokitetour.com Updates as ever at: kiteworldmag.com too.
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In a move questioned by many in the GA world, the government of the Bahamas began charging new airport taxes July 1st. The new tax for private aircraft arriving in the Bahamas is $50, and it applies to en route fuel stops.
According to information provided by Caribbean Flying Adventures, pilots of private aircraft will be charged a $50 fee for a "cruising permit for private aircraft entering the Bahamas," even if that aircraft is simply stopping for fuel and continuing on to a non-Bahamian destination. That boosts the costs for technical fuel stops for safety by $50.
This tax is being labeled a "processing fee" for General Declaration forms. Departure taxes do not apply for a fuel stop, although Jim Parker of Caribbean Flying Adventures says he has received reports this year of some Out Island customs officers charging the fee.
In addition, the government has imposed a passenger departure tax of $25 which also applies to the crew - making the Bahamas the only island nation that applies departure taxes to crew members. The new regulation states that the $25 also applies to children below the age of 6.
"So now your day trip to Bimini with three passengers in your C172 opens with a $150 bill before you even begin spending your tourism dollars," Parker said. "The Bahamas reaps millions in tourism dollars from private aviation. These new taxes will certainly discourage many pilots from visiting the Bahamas and will result in a net loss of revenue for the economy.
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The fuel supplier for Hawkline Aviation at Stella Maris airport, which serves the Stella Maris resort on Long Island in the Bahamas, says a $10 customs fee for importing fuel has been replaced by a 1 percent charge on the value of the fuel, plus the cost of ocean freight and imputed freight insurance. Though the person, who chose to remain anonymous, said that even though they elect not to insure, Customs calculates what it would cost and charges the excise tax on that amount. The source said that the bottom line is that the price of fuel in the Bahamas will be going up.
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These are some pictures Anna took of her sisters recently. The first one is a picture of everyone, including me, who got a haircut one day.
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They are beautiful!!!
I found your blog in search of large families in MI. We are a family of 6 (7 in Feb!!!) and are moving to the Holland area in Dec. I was just feeling like I needed some likeminded fellowship :). It can be hard to find.
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I'm curious if you've been following the Reuters series on children who have been "rehomed." http://www.reuters.com/investigates/adoption/#article/part3 The video about the 9-year-old Liberian girl with PTSD who had been transferred through 4 homes in a year was chilling. I was wondering if you still keep in touch with the children you adopted, if you went through normal legal channels to adopt, and if you have any thoughts on this series.
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Bellator Season Six Preview - Bantamweight TournamentAuthor : Brad Taschuk
Last week Bellator put together another highly entertaining card, and once again the depth on their cards continues to improve, as notable undercard bouts provided some fantastic moments. This week the hardest working organization in MMA travels north of the border for the first of two Canadian cards in a span of less than a month. The Bantamweight tournament kicks off on Friday with two of four quarterfinal bouts taking place. However the most intriguing bouts on this card are the Featherweight Semifinal and Welterweight Title fight taking place.
So the results just aren't going my way lately. The Welterweight quarterfinals brought another 2-2 night to my tally for the year, despite some very pickable fights. Neither Amoussou or Rickels winning was shocking, I just didn't pick them. Alas, MMA you are a cruel mistress. Let's see if I can redeem myself in this hybrid Bantamweight quarterfinal/Featherweight semi-final/Welterweight title card, which is one of the best Bellator has put on to date.
As I just alluded to, this card isn't quite the same as the four cards Bellator has put on thus far in Season Six, as the first round of the 135lb tournament is spread between this week and next. Still, I'll preview the whole Bantamweight tournament field, and get into the intriguing fights in the 145 and 170lb divisions, including the first in a string of Bellator title fights.
In the Bantamweight tournament, I favour Japanese imports Hiroshi Nakamura and Masakatsu Ueda tomorrow. Next week I see season five finalist Alexis Vila and season four finalist Ed West advancing. I see West as somewhat of a sleeper to capture the entire tournament, as he is a difficult riddle to solve.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
A ghostly walk through Woodlawn (part two)
(I couldnt find much about the artist above, but the grave marker is certainly one of the most striking.)
Here's a few shots from my stroll through Woodlawn. Its certainly worth a visit if immersion into classic crypts and tombstones are your sort of thing. (Click on the shots to get detail.)
This mausoleum happened to be open for visitors to admire, if you dared step into it. Mason was organizer of the profitable Quincy Mining Company.
The marker for Joseph Pulitzer was more like a shrine and quite un-grave like.
Song and dance man George M Cohan joined his parents and sister (all immortalized in 'Yankee Doodle Dandy') in the family mausoleum in 1942, having built it a quarter of a decade earlier. His life was honored at a massive funeral at St Patrick's Cathedral.
His resting place too glows inside with some spectacular stained glass windows.
Most entertainers at Woodlawn however have less ostentatious markers. Take a man far more influential to popular music, Duke Ellington, who died in 1974. His family plot is simply a set of a few modest markers
Not too far away lies Miles Davis, who died in 1991. The New York Times investigates whether this fortuitous placement to Duke was a coincidence.
Surprisingly, one of New York's greatest mayors Fiorello Laguardia keeps a modest stone as his marker.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton died in 1902 before seeing most of her work in women's suffrage and equal rights come to pass.
Arguably Woodlawn's most visited gravesite is probably that of Herman Melville, who sits a little of the beaten path, next to his teenage son.
Most of the more fascinating grave markers weren't of celebrities, but of those with something to say via unusual and often macabre sculpture.
It was fun for awhile getting lost, looking over famous names from years gone by. Until I suddenly realized I might have tripped some space-time continuum. Suddenly seeing this driving up didn't freak me out, no siree.
WHAT could have had the power to have pushed this over?
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Yeah, I'm officially pissed and stressed at the same time. With being an artist comes a lot of requirements and choices, things some people i'm close to don't seem to understand. I can't do what I love when it's a job like I have and still have all the time in the world everything else. Sorry world, but with pleasure comes pain and I can't fucking please everyone. Believe me, i've tried... no one ever has enough. Well there's nothing more I can do.I don't know what I expect from posting this, maybe a little frustration off my back. 'Cause I'm pretty positive no one is going to pay attention to this entry. Let's be honest, I've been a tad antisocial and it's mostly because I could not feel any more invisible to you. You being... everyone who happens to spot this entry while scrolling through their 'friends' lists. Everyone has their own little cliques around here, and i'm definitely not part of the membership. I mean, c'mon... check the comments on previous entries. A bit bare, correct? Lol. Oh well... back to my bowl of Fruity Pebbles.
If you give a mouse a cookie, he's going to want a glass of milk.This quote is from one of my favorite children's books, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie. I'm stating this quot because, if you dig into the meaning... it can mean something more. Like, no matter what you give a person... they'll want more and more. It's proof that no one is ever satisfied.All of that coming from just one line of a children's book... why couldn't Barney be that intellectual? It would save parent's millions of dollars on shrinks. Heh.I'm just a tad bored, can you tell? ;]
Tonight I escaped to the movies with a few friends. What movie did they drag me to.. ? None other than Freddy VS Jason. Needless to say, I was scared out of my mind. Freddy Krueger is suprisingly hilarious and scary at the same time, he was definitely my favorite. Jason just kinda stands there like a 'tard and just swings the machete sword thingy... whatever you call it. So if you're wondering why i'm up at 1:39AM... that would be your answer. Just a tad scared of having a nightmare this evening. ;]
I know it's been awhile since i've last updated, i've been very occupied. My career is really heightening quickly, it's kind of a lot to take in. It feels great to finally be accepted as more than just a Christian singer, to be in the flow of mainstream. I'm meeting incredible people and learning so many things that will only make my music better. Not to mention i've been writing a lot more in preperation for future projects. I sincerely believe God has placed me on this earth to share the gifts he's blessed me with, with the entire world. It's been my dream, my aspiration my entire life to be doing what ive been given the chance to do now. It's completely surreal, and i've never taken one second for granted.My new single, "More to Life", is released, as many of you might have known. The video is released as well, which I had a blast making. I got to put myself into all different life situations, things I couldn't even comprehend to truely understand, but it's nice to have a taste. Not to mention, dressing up was incredibly fun. If you've seen it, i'm sure you all dig the blue wig in the beginning, right? Lol. Not too many people were thrilled about the poofy hair, but believe me, neither was I. ;]'Til later, kisses and hugs.Stacie
- She leaned her elbow against the desk, propping her chin up with the palm of her hand as her free hand typed slowly. -I spent my night watching The MTV Awards, which was actually really entertaining. I think Seann and Justin did an awesome job, big shouts to them. - Blows a kiss. -Everyone looked amazing, it's unfortunate that i've yet to become special enough to attend MTV Award celebrations yet. Too bad, I would have made a kick ass intro to Gollum, that's my homie. XDI'm sad Jimmy hadn't been there. I would have loved to see half of his ass during a performance rather than Pink's. No offense Pink, your body is awesome, but i'd prefer Jimmy, you know? - She smiled faintly as she continued to type. -Which brings me to my next subject, the unbelievebly awesome Katie has taught me a few new things to try out on a certain someone, with promises of only more to be taught. She's really awesome, I only hope to be as "gifted" as her one day. - Laughs. - Much love, Kate.Well, 'tis time for me to retire to bed for this evening. As Gollum says, "DOBBY IS A F_CKING F_GGOT."- Actually, Dobby is kinda cute in a troll sorta way. XD
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Have you ever wondered why God made you the way he did? I've always thought that every single portion of me, from head to toe, was placed there for a certain reason. I know there's always this "greater purpose" of my life lingering somewhere off in my future, leaving me to wonder why the things that happen now.. happen at all. So many horrible things can occur which lead you to question yourself and how you're living your life, I've come to notice myself doing that quite too often.Not that I've taken my life for granted, I do realize how incredibly lucky I am to be who and where I am today. God has blessed me in so many ways it's impossibly to recap on them all. Still... those little issues you're forced to deal with, maybe not so little, they can knock your track of thought out of wack for quite awhile. I don't want that to happen. I wanna continue my life as a teenager into a growing adult and enjoy the pleasures life has brought me along the way, to not be knocked down by the unfortunate. But, emotions are usually uncontrolled... even I, as strong as I think I am, could rumble within seconds. The death of any of my family would quickly deteriorate me. As good of a place as they may go, it's hard to lose anyone you love.I don't really know if this post is making sense to anyone, if so, that's great. It's mostly just a self examination of the thoughts going through my head today. What I am sure of is that it's quite late... and i'm beyond exhausted. So i'm gonna go curl up in bed for a few hours and get back to my hectic life later. Bye everyone, have a good night. ;]
I've got a lovely bunch of cocanuts. Diddly-dee. There they are all standing in a row... bum, bum, bum. Big ones, small ones, some as big as your head... !Okay, so i'm bored, sue me. Radio station "tours" are a bore, but you gotta love the people. So where is everyone at? Hmm? Asleep, I assume... as any sane person would be. Oh well, i'm 17... who's really ever mentally stable from ages 13 to 19? ;]Remind me to stuff Kelly Clarkson's pants with sand or something, i've got damned "Miss Independent" stuck in my head. Oh well. Good song..... I'M EFFING BABBLING. Okay. Sorry. - Shut up. -
Jimmy is such an amazing guy. How one single person can make you feel entirely perfect, it's an awesome thing to experience. We have only been friends for a short time and already the feeling of his skin embracing my own made everything feel right, I was so comfortable.Much love to everyone. ;]
Frisk me, cuff me, and call me Sally. I think I'm a little way overdue for an update, silly me. I've probably missed so much, God. Funny thing is, I have absolutely nothing interesting to update about, go figure. Doing the same old crap, without an ounce of fun. So.. i'm gonna go on AIM, and if no one is on.. YOU'RE ALL GOING TO GET A SERIOUS STACIE ORRICO ASS KICKING. Kthx.
I LOVE YOU LIKE A FAT KID LOVES CAKE.... no, seriously.. I do? ;xI'll give a better update tomorrow, i'm stuffing my face with Banana Cream pie right now, hee. Be jealous. I know you are. - Wink; Nudge. -
HOO-RAH, I finally made my layout! I did it all by myself, aren't you all proud? Hmm.. well.. what a day. From watching the Nickelodeon Kis Choice Awards, to stripping naked and kissing Justin Timberlake in a game of TRUTH OR DARE... it was pretty interesting. Right now it's completely quiet, other than the sound of rain outside, which in itself is quiet calming. My eyelids are slowly drooping down over my eyes, causing the screen to be quite blurry. Which would be a definite sign that I should be asleep right now. So... i'll save any long, drawn out updates for tomorrow. 'Til then.. goodnight everyone, kisses! ;]
What a day, what a day. I met tons of people, and everyone's been really great to me. I now have bunches of shout-outs so I think i'll start those now.Jessica - I <3 you x 472047509375739570 + Tipper Gore's pantey hose and Al Gore's tupae! ;]Ali - Hey, you Vodka/Tylenol addicted, hottie! You're an absolute doll and remember, I still have your ass! XDClaire - I just realized your user name is a DOG type, lmfao. Blonde moment #835734975894359843. I should die my hair blonde, don't cha' think? ;x Well, I <3 ya, my blonde-moment twin. ;]Chelle - I still have yo' beanie, FOO'. Like whaaa'. Lmfao, hey cutie.. you're adorable, so go die 'cause I'm jealous. ;x <3333Chrissy - Eventhough you won, I still love you more 'cause I cheat. Muah. Oh,by the way, I forgot to mention that since you and JC are so frickin' HAWT, i'm gonna steal one of your beautiful babies and make it my own. XD <3Josh - Hey sexy, you owe me money for the pizza and pepsi, GOT IT? I'm impatient and I will get rough if neccessary. ;]Liza - Thanks for the call, hun... we definitely have to meet up and hang out soon. You haven't told me who the icing on your cake is! - Laughs. -If I missed you, i'm really sorry... i'm just so frickin' exhausted. I love you all,anyways! - Blows kisses. -
I'm Stacie Orrico. Female. Singer. You've probably seen me most recently hosting TRL, or my music video for my current single, "Stuck". Don't worry, I'll give a more in depth update shortly. 'Til then.. miss me, I know you will. ;] <3


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It's time to start looking for birthday party locations near Oak Ridge, Tennessee for the birthday girl's big day! That means you need to find a bunch of potential birthday party places in Oak Ridge that she might enjoy. With a range of birthday party place options, finding a place to have her birthday should be easy. Just think about what she enjoys, like dolls or princesses, and find a birthday location that makes sense.
One tip for finding kids party places by Oak Ridge is to see if you can incorporate her theme of choice, like a pony party or mermaid party, into the venue selection. For example, check out the local petting zoo or aquarium to see if they host kids birthday parties. Once you think about the options, there are probably more kids birthday places than you think.
Once you've got a theme for her birthday party, browse our Oak Ridge, Tennessee kids birthday place listings. Then decide how many kids you want to invite to the party as well as how many adults will be needed to provide supervision. Carry the theme throughout your birthday invitations and party favors for a party all her friends will talk about for days after the event!
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We are a full party venue conveniently located in West Knoxville near Hardin Valley Elementary. We provide a fun, safe atmosphere for children to celebrate birthdays and special occasions with our ponies and horses. We love sharing our critters with our guests. Our ponies and horses are our family pets. We love them! We have small ponies, big ponies and horses that can accommodate both little kids and big kids, even adults. They are well groomed, gentle, and love kids.
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Today Renee's Readers (www.reneesreaders.com) is proof positive that the entrepreneurial spirit of American enterprise can still succeed with a good product, even in a down economy.
After years of observing her own clients, Bachner came to realization that Baby Boomers are far more savvy and energetic than the generations that preceded them. Over time, Renee began to evolve her concepts for stylish eyeglasses for seniors and pre-seniors who are experiencing lifestyle changes in ways no other group has ever encountered.
Says Bachner, "Today's Boomer live life to the fullest. They are fashionable, active and "in the know. When I created Renee's Readers, I wanted to design high quality reading glasses that would embrace today's changing attitudes toward aging."
Designing her own product from "soup to nuts" has been Renee's lifelong dream, but the process was not an easy one. Over the years Bachner has worked in every aspect of the optical business which greatly influenced her knowledge and aided her in the creative process.
By incorporating feedback from countless clients and combining her years of experience, Bachner set about the process of designing shapes and styles of reading glasses that would appeal to today's contemporary aging society.
Like anything someone immerses themselves into however, Renee quickly discovered far more design variables than she ever imagined, despite her professional expertise. The basic criteria Bachner used at the outset was to make her products trendy without being over the top.
The first thing to consider was shape. People have faces with differing shapes and, therefore, certain eyeglass styles are more flattering to some facial features than others. Depending up the eyewear, certain traits can be accented while others can be toned down.
There was also the question of size.
Men required longer temples, the stems from the glasses themselves to the ear, for a more secure fit. There was also the matter of color which, like the variable of shape, can enhance or detract from a person's complexion.
Other logical considerations were comfort, durability and even the type of hinges that are used. Renee discovered that spring hinges are the most popular and preferred choice among her customers.
"From listening to what was important to my own Boomer customers, I created a line of glasses which reflect their preference and fun, passionate style of living as well as the diverse interests of today's 40+ generation," says Renee enthusiastically.
The next step was to find a manufacturer that could create the actual product to the specifications Renee required.
Once she had her prototypes ready, Bachner invited her future customers to a gathering to critique and fine-tune her designs. It was the ultimate "focus group" so to speak.
The feedback was tremendous with the results establishing an initial line of 13 styles of Renee's Readers eyeglasses in two colors for each style.
So enthused was Renee with the finished products that she was unable contain her excitement. "I was so inspired by my own Boomer customers, I even named my designs after them," she exudes thankfully. Hence, if you purchase one of Renee's Readers you just ask for "Mirona" or "Susan" or "Samantha" or "Steve."
It was Bachner's way of showing her appreciation while allowing her clients to more or less make a spectacle of themselves.
But there is more to this story than meets the eye. Renee's mother is a victim of Alzheimer's. Unfortunately, she made have been dealing with the disease for ten years before the family was aware of it. By the time it was discovered, the Alzheimer's had progressed to an advanced state.
Since Renee's purpose is to create awareness of changes in the aging process, she donates a portion of all sales of her reading glasses to Alzheiner's research in the hope that something can be done to recognize the disease at an early phase and help to minimize or prevent it.
As Renee puts it, "It's just my way of giving back."
Renee's Readers sell for $65 to $75 and come with a soft carrying case. Shipping is included for orders over $100. All the information necessary can found on her website and blog.
You see, all it took for Renee Bachner was a little vision.
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Premier League report: Chelsea 2-2 Tottenham
Chelsea must wait to secure a Champions League return as Tottenham kept their hopes of a top-four finish alive by twice coming from behind to draw tonight's Premier League clash.
In a pulsating contest with plenty at stake, Europa League finalists Chelsea deserved their half-time lead courtesy of goals from Oscar and Ramires, either side of an exquisite Emmanuel Adebayor shot.
Tottenham had not won at Stamford Bridge in 23 years but levelled in the 80th minute through substitute Gylfi Sigurdsson to deny Chelsea a seventh successive Premier League home win.
The Blues are now third by two points ahead of Saturday's penultimate match of the campaign at Aston Villa, while Spurs sit one point behind Arsenal, with an inferior goal difference.
While Spurs must rely on their London rivals slipping up in the final two games of the season to secure a top-four finish, Rafael Benitez is close to completing his mission as Chelsea interim boss with a return to the competition the Blues won 12 months ago.
The consequences of missing out on a place in Europe's elite are numerous, with Tottenham facing the prospect of Gareth Bale leaving if they fail to qualify.
Bale's performance did not reach the heights of Eden Hazard tonight and his stoppage-time free-kick did not test Petr Cech.
Chelsea beat the retiring Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United on Sunday and much of the pre-match build up focused on management - Chelsea bosses past, present and future.
Benitez added to reports Jose Mourinho is in line to succeed him this summer before Andre Villas-Boas' first return to Stamford Bridge following his sacking 14 months ago.
Prior to kick-off the Tottenham boss shook hands with Chelsea staff and players, including Frank Lampard, who was one of the senior players he felt had undermined him during his short tenure.
Lampard dropped to the bench alongside captain John Terry, who was a substitute for a third straight game.
Chelsea were on top during a frantic opening and took the lead after Tom Huddlestone made an off the ball block on Hazard, who was lively on his return from a calf injury.
Juan Mata's free-kick went out for a corner and the Spaniard's inswinging cross found Gary Cahill, whose header was going wide of the target until an unmarked Oscar turned it in.
Lewis Holtby shot wide from the edge of the area as Spurs attempted to respond, with Chelsea fans taunting their rivals. "You've only got one player," they sang, referring to Bale.
Tottenham were feeding off scraps as Chelsea worked hard on and off the ball in their 66th game of the season, their energy epitomised by Hazard, who won the ball from Holtby and then was influential in an attack seconds later.
Mata lifted a shot over from Cesar Azpilicueta's square ball and Michael Dawson blocked a drilled Hazard shot with his head soon after.Out of nothing, Spurs levelled as Scott Parker won the ball on the edge of his area and it broke for Adebayor.
The Togo striker ambled forward unopposed as Chelsea's defence appeared preoccupied by Bale peeling away on the right and Adebayor, with time and space as Cahill backed off, unleashed a delicious curling shot into the top corner.
Bale and Adebayor had half chances and Ramires shot over before restoring the lead.Fernando Torres, back in the starting XI and without his protective face mask, cut in from the right wing, breezed by Huddlestone and fed a ball past Jan Vertonghen and Dawson to the rampaging Ramires, who tucked in.
Kyle Walker and Oscar exchanged shots before the interval and Torres was unable to cleanly connect with crosses from David Luiz and Hazard early in the second period as his wait for a first Premier League goal of 2013 continued.
Hazard fired over and Ramires slipped when Mata played him through one on one as Chelsea kept up the pressure.
Bale ran in to Ashley Cole as he tried to surge into the penalty area, but referee Mike Dean saw no infringement.
Hazard was replaced by Victor Moses 17 minutes from time and immediately went down the tunnel for treatment, hoping his night's work had been enough.
But seven minutes later Spurs were level. A loose Luiz pass was picked up by Huddlestone, who fed Benoit Assou-Ekotto and the left-back found Adebayor in the area. Adebayor flicked the ball to Sigurdsson, who found the bottom corner.
Yossi Benayoun's introduction, ahead of Lampard, with six minutes to go frustrated Chelsea fans, who would have been relieved to see Bale's late free-kick go fired straight at Cech.
Press Association Sport's Paul Hirst looks at how the Tottenham manager fared against his Chelsea counterpart Rafael Benitez:
TEAM SELECTION:Leaving out Frank Lampard and John Terry - two London derby veterans - was a risk, but Benitez's decision proved a wise one as David Luiz excelled in midfield while Gary Cahill was solid at the back for most of the game. Villas-Boas' decision to field Emmanuel Adebayor ahead of Jermain Defoe was definitely the correct call and injuries to other players meant the Portuguese had little room to manoeuvre with his other decisions.
TACTICS:Benitez pulled off a masterstroke by keeping Gareth Bale quiet. Cesar Azpilicueta kept Bale within sight at all times, and whenever the Welshman got the ball, Chelsea's players swarmed around him to reclaim possession. Villas-Boas tried to remedy the situation by moving Bale in to several different positions, but he could not get in to the game.
INFLUENCE:Benitez remained calm throughout the majority of the match, whereas Villas-Boas spent most of the 90 minutes bellowing orders from the edge of his technical area. The Portuguese got his message across to his players well, particularly when they were on the ropes half way through the second half.
SUBSTITUTIONS:Villas-Boas' decision to introduce Gylfi Sigurdsson with half an hour left helped turn the game in Tottenham's favour. The Iceland international gave Spurs a cutting edge up front. His decision to leave Jermain Defoe on the bench was surprising, though, particularly as Chelsea tired towards the end of the match. Benitez's introduction of Yossi Benayoun after Tottenham's second equaliser was baffling when you consider that he also had Frank Lampard and Demba Ba at his disposal. Benayoun's introduction went down badly with the Blues fans, who booed the Israeli and his manager.


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Breeze into a blend of southern coastal hospitality and bold loft-inspired design. Far from ordinary, Sea la Vie offers guests a coastal experience with a fun and vibrant scene where you can mix sun, salt and surf with luxury. Enjoy a glass of vino or a cocktail on the back deck, play a game of volleyball in the back yard or just surf the internet with complimentary Wi-Fi. If cravings start to kick in, enjoy cooking in the gourmet kitchen with all new top brand LG appliances. After enjoying the beach all day, retreat to one of three guestrooms, featuring our ultra-comfortable beds with luxurious linens.
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Exploring Kure Beach and surrounding areas is a great way to reconnect with what really matters. Walk the trail at the Civil War fort. Drop by the NC aquarium's Adventure Reef, a new outdoor play area opening June 11 or visit marine life including alligators, snakes, sharks, stingrays, moray eels, seahorses, sea turtles, and more.
Tee off on one of the 60 beautiful golf courses that earned the region the #8 spot on "Golf Digest's Best Little Golf Town in America" list. Hop a ferry for a scenic trip to the Southport or grab your lucky fishing pole and head to the 712-foot Kure Beach Fishing Pier. See the town from a breathtaking perspective, strap yourself into a parasail and soar high above the coastline. Dine on delicious seafood at one of our family-owned restaurants. From sand castles to surfing to shopping, Kure Beach has plenty of things to do on land, sea, and air.
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March 12 - May 11, 2007
Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus)
Artwork by David Allen Sibley
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)
David Sibley's Birds of New England, and Beyond
From the age of seven, David Allen Sibley has been drawing birds. First, by tracing pictures from books, then by sketching from life, and finally by drawing on his extensive knowledge of field identification to produce the thousands of paintings that illustrate his field guides and other works.
As the son of ornithologist Fred Sibley, a former curator of birds at Yale's Peabody Museum, much of his teenage years was spent birding along the Connecticut coast, while also traveling the country on research expeditions. In junior high he planned a field guide to all the living things of Connecticut, and by his 20s had decided to produce a guide to the birds of North America.
After two decades of traveling back and forth across the continent, studying and sketching birds, The Sibley Guide to Birds came out just in time for fall migration in 2000. It immediately appeared on the New York Times bestseller list, and has since become the leading field guide to North American birds. It has been followed by two regional guides, Sibley's Birding Basics, and The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior; collectively the books have sold approximately one million copies.
Working primarily in opaque watercolors, or gouache, he creates each painting by consulting an extensive collection of file folders, each filled with magazine clippings, photographs, ornithological research articles, and his own notes and sketches from many years in the field. Such attention to detail has not only produced some of the most beautiful and accurate paintings of North American birds, but also led to the discovery of many small details that now help birders distinguish one bird from another.
On April 12, 2007, at 7:30p.m., at Konover Auditorium in the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, Mr. Sibley will speak on 'Birds and Bird Guides' in UConn's Edwin Way Teale Lecture Series on Nature and the Environment. This exhibit is the first showing of his artwork that focuses primarily on New England birds, many of which Teale would have seen in his day-to-day life. The exhibit brings together paintings from the Sibley guides and from the syndicated New York Times Special Features column that he produced in collaboration with Chris Elphick of UConn's Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department and Barny Dunning of Purdue University.
The artwork will be displayed in two exhibit spaces -- the Dodd Research Center Gallery and the Homer Babbidge Library Gallery on the Plaza.
To learn more about David Sibley's art work, visit his web site: http://www.sibleyguides.com/.
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Image of the Day: LED lighting looks like a double helix
Monday, April 25, 2011 - 6:00am
If you agree that the double helix is sadly absent from modern design, then look no further than Karim Rashid's DNA lighting. Created for the Italian manufacturing firm SLIDE, these spiral LEDs remind us that lighting can be fun.
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Wed, Feb 01, 2012
Bell Helicopter and Eurocopter have very different
interpretations of a Canadian Federal Court's ruling over a patent
infringement case brought by Eurocopter. The two companies issued
news releases, and both claim the court ruled in their favor.
Eurocopter said the lengthy January 30th ruling indicated that
that Bell Helicopter intentionally infringed a patent of Eurocopter
and awarded punitive damages and an injunction to Eurocopter. The
patent covers an innovative helicopter landing gear design that
Eurocopter developed and implemented on its EC120 and EC130
In its findings, the Court determined that Bell leased a
Eurocopter EC120 helicopter equipped with the patented landing
gear, studied the design of the gear, and created a "slavish
copy" to be used on its new 429 model. Remarkably, when Bell
employees raised concerns internally regarding similarities between
the Bell landing gear and Eurocopter's patented design,
Bell's management instructed engineers simply to "carry
on." The Court held that "This is a case of willful
blindness or intentional and planned misappropriation [by Bell] of
Significantly, the Court determined that "Bell has misled
and continues to mislead the public into believing that the Bell
Model 429 is the first helicopter to use a sleigh type landing
gear." In fact, as the Court found, Bell "decided to
import and copy the unique and new patented technology developed by
Eurocopter." Ultimately, the Court concluded that
"Bell's overall conduct is highly reprehensible and
constitutes a callous disregard for the rights of
Accordingly, the Court found that Eurocopter was entitled to
punitive damages due to both Bell's infringement and its
"deliberate and outrageous conduct in this case." The
Court has not yet determined the amount of damages due to
Eurocopter. Finally, the Court issued an injunction enjoining Bell
from manufacturing, using, or selling the infringing landing gear,
and also ordered Bell to destroy all infringing landing gears in
its possession. Eurocopter said that as soon as it filed the case,
"Bell quickly redesigned the landing gear on the 429 model." The
Canadian court held that the redesigned landing gear did not
infringe Eurocopter's Canadian patent.
Bell 429
Bell Helicopter took a different tack, stating in a release that
the Canadian Federal Court ruled that the current Bell 429
production skid gear, which was at the center of the case, does not
infringe the Eurocopter '787 Patent. All Bell 429's
have been and will continue to be delivered with the current
production gear. "We are pleased with the court's
ruling that the current Bell 429 production skid gear does not
infringe the Eurocopter '787 Patent, " said John L.
Garrison, President and CEO of Bell Helicopter. "Integrity is
at the core of who we are as a company and what we believe.
Bell Helicopter would never knowingly violate the intellectual
property of others."
The Court found 15 of the 16 claims of Eurocopter's
Canadian patent invalid. The Court did find that one of the 16
claims was valid and was infringed by the original, pre-production
sleigh skid gear, however, this original skid gear was never placed
into production or sold to a customer. "While we respect the
Court's opinion, based on prior art, we believe that the
patent should never have been granted for the sleigh gear design.
We are considering an appeal on the findings of both validity and
infringement," said Garrison.
"This ruling is a victory for Bell Helicopter, validating
the design of the 429 production skid gear" said Garrison.
"We intend to continue to vigorously defend the production
gear in the pending infringement suits in the U.S. and France. We
believe the Canadian court's decision provides strong support
for our position and remain optimistic that we will obtain positive
results in those courts."
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BACKTRACK codename whydah R1 Build 09.2012
Available for download as a dual-arch Live DVD image
The OS is available for download as a dual-arch Live DVD ISO image of approximately 1GB in size, which means that it supports both 32-bit (i386) and 64-bit (x86_64) hardware platforms and works with either DVD discs or USB thumb drives.
A comprehensive boot prompt with powerful options
The boot prompt of the Live DVD is quite comprehensive, allowing the user to start the live system with maximum resolution, install a fresh copy of the distribution, start the live environment with huge speed, in safe graphics mode, drop to a shell prompt, start a PXE server or perform a system memory test.
The graphical desktop environment is quite minimal
BACKTRACK codename whydah uses Fluxbox as its default and only graphical desktop environment, which in fact is a very minimal window manager that provides users with a panel located on the bottom edge of the screen, from where they can interact with running programs and navigated between virtual workspaces.
Includes a wide range of security-oriented tools
BACKTRACK codename whydah provides users with easy access to a comprehensive and large collection of security-related tools, most of them borrowed from the BackTrack Linux distribution.
Bottom line
In conclusion, the BACKTRACK codename whydah operating system is here to provide users with a lightweight replacement for the world's most popular penetration testing distribution of Linux, BackTrack. It offers support for many hardware components, it is low on resources and comes with a wide range of security-related tools.
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