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This is no doubt good news for the U.S. for a number of reasons, yet optimism should remain muted when considering a number of other factors.
It is no secret that the U.S. has an oil addiction. Almost 19 million barrels of oil are used in this country every day, more than twice as much as second-place China, and there is little indication that this pattern will change drastically in the near future, according to CIA statistics. As a result, the U.S. has been forced to do two things: import large quantities of oil from other countries (primarily Canada, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Venezuela), and develop innovative ways of obtaining oil that was previously out of reach.
The U.S. produces an average of 11 million barrels per day. This number has been steadily increasing for the last several years, and in fact more oil has been produced in 2012 than any other year since 1951. This figure, however, still leaves the country around 8 million barrels short every day, resulting in a hefty reliance on foreign oil.
Understanding the importance of being energy self-sufficient, the government and drilling companies have made moves to increase domestic production. Opening up new drilling areas and employing never-before-used techniques have yielded immense results for the U.S. in the last few years. It is now projected that the U.S. will surpass the production levels of Saudi Arabia in the near future, and may be producing as many as 15 million barrels per day by 2020.
This is excellent news for a country that has a much smaller quantity of known reserves than its competitors. In fact, when looking at total reserves by country, the United States comes in 13th place.
The success of America's drillers must therefore be attributed to something else, and that happens to be the technological advances seen in recent years. U.S. oil companies have found ways to access oil from incredibly hard-to-reach areas, primarily by using a controversial technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking." This method is almost literally "like getting blood from a stone," as oil deposits are extracted from within shale rock formations deep within the earth.
This kind of production will inevitably have positive effects on the U.S. economy, reducing large quantities of imported oil, and consequently reliance on other countries, while providing jobs and boosting businesses that are associated with oil production.
However, this newfound success should be weighed against a number of drawbacks and potential threats. First, increased U.S. oil production will do very little to change the price of gasoline, contrary to what many may hope. As with any commodity, the price of oil will still be dictated by the global market. Prices have skyrocketed in recent years for a number of reasons, not least of which being that demand has soared in East Asian nations as they have become more economically advanced. Furthermore, as production techniques become more expensive (as is the case with fracking), oil companies can ill-afford for the cost of a barrel of oil to drop significantly.
For this reason, prices are likely to hover around $100 a barrel for the foreseeable future. Oil companies have no interest in prices dropping further than this and will usually cut back production to maintain steady prices should that begin to happen.
Second, increased oil production is simply not a sustainable trend. The very reason the U.S. has had to venture to new areas and procure previously inaccessible reserves is because production has seen a steady decline since the 1970s due to depleting reserves and reduced pressure in oil fields. A similar situation has occurred around the world, particularly in Mexico and Venezuela.
The International Energy Agency states that the combined output of the 10 biggest oil fields in the world has dropped by 30 percent from its peak. The U.S. may have the technology to rectify this in the short term, but the new drilling fields will similarly dry up as global oil depletion continues, and new ways and means will be required to satisfy consumption patterns.
The result is potentially serious. Nations will scramble to acquire what is left of global oil reserves and will resort to costly and dangerous means of acquiring it.
For example, a number of countries have begun scouting the earth beneath the Arctic. A recent study by the U.S. Geological Survey found that an estimated 22 percent of untapped oil and natural gas currently sits beneath the Arctic. Oil companies would prefer for much of the ice in that region to melt, giving them easier access for drilling, despite the negative consequences of such large quantities of extra water on the earth's surface. Furthermore, the fallout of an oil spill similar to that in the Gulf in 2010 could be disastrous, as it would be much more difficult, if not impossible, to gain access to the spill in order to divert it.
Unfortunately, global demand dictates business practices, and our insatiable demand for oil will drive companies to do whatever it takes to acquire more. While there is a trend toward the use of energy-efficient vehicles and the search for alternative sources of energy, much more will have to be done to avoid major problems in the future.
The Department of Energy estimates that by 2035 the U.S. and China will have a combined consumption of 39 million barrels of oil per day, one-third of total global consumption. Oil production to satisfy this demand is simply unsustainable, and while increased production may have short-term benefits for the U.S. economy, there are surely darker days ahead for the oil industry.


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Virgin America has a great consumer product. They offer comfortable flights with plenty of entertainment and even white leather seats. However, they have yet to make a dime. Virgin has a following, corporate and groupies alike, despite setting up a home base competing in two of United strongholds, San Francisco and Los Angeles hubs. They share 8 over lapping routes out of Los Angeles LAX, including Chicago ORD and Washington IAD, where United has the advantage of connecting feed on both ends in addition to local traffic. At San Francisco SFO, there are 14 over lapping routes, where once again United has connecting feed on both ends, Virgin only on the SFO side. So it's very clear, Virgin isn't scared of United. What is puzzling is their latest addition from Los Angeles to Las Vegas, a market already saturated by 5 carriers.
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Definitions for joistdʒɔɪst
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word joist
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
one of a number of small parallel beams of timber, steel, or reinforced concrete that support a floor or ceiling.
Category: Building Trades
Origin of joist:
1325–75; ME giste < OF, n. der. of gesir to lie 蠐 L jacēre
Princeton's WordNet
beam used to support floors or roofs
A piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed. Called, according to its position or use, binding joist, bridging joist, ceiling joist, trimming joist, etc.
To fit or furnish with joists.
Origin: giste, feminine of gist, the past participle of gesir.
Webster Dictionary
a piece of timber laid horizontally, or nearly so, to which the planks of the floor, or the laths or furring strips of a ceiling, are nailed; -- called, according to its position or use, binding joist, bridging joist, ceiling joist, trimming joist, etc. See Illust. of Double-framed floor, under Double, a
to fit or furnish with joists
In architecture and engineering, a joist is one of the horizontal supporting members that run from wall to wall, wall to beam, or beam to beam to support a ceiling, roof, or floor. It may be made of oriented strand board, plywood, wood, steel, or concrete. Typically, a beam is bigger than a joist, which is often supported by beams and laid out in repetitive patterns. The wider the span between the supporting structures, the deeper the joist will need to be if it is not to deflect under load. Lateral support also increases its strength. There are approved formulas for calculating the depth required and reducing the depth as needed; however, a rule of thumb for calculating the depth of a wooden floor joist for a residential property is half the span in feet plus two inches; for example, the joist depth required for a 14‑foot span is 9 inches. Many steel joist manufacturers supply load tables in order to allow designers to select the proper joist sizes for their projects. Engineered wood products such as I-joists gain strength from the depth of the floor or the height of each joist, as well as the larger bottom and top chords, as compared to standard dimensional lumber joists. A common saying regarding structural design is that "deeper is cheaper", referring to the more cost-effective design of a given structure by using deeper but more expensive joists, because fewer joists needed and longer spans are achived, which more than makes up for the added cost of deeper joists.
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Here's what he had to say about his approach to the competition; his first experiences with LEGO, and his return from the Dark Ages, after becoming a father!
To have any chance of winning, Egor decided that he had to have a plan. He came up with the following 4-point strategy:
1. Build to surprise
2. Build something never seen before
3. Build a great looking vehicle
4. Build something that would sell in major markets
"I guess the hardest part was coming up with the idea! Pickup themes appeared to be the most popular. Yet these big models were not stable enough, due to the high centre of gravity of the 4 x 4 Crawler chassis."
What to do?
"I started to look into lighter, lower cars. I found pictures of US muscle cars from 60-70s, on off-road chassis. These impressed and inspired me, and created the basis for my winning design".
Take 2!
Remarkably, Egor already had one entry in the competition. "My first model, Brutal, although nicely made and in a single colour scheme, was not that different from the other competitors' models".
Thinking that the new competition would be like previous events, Egor had also spent 14 months building a scale model Toyota Land Cruiser!
However, with the TC deadline fast approaching, time was now of the essence.
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"I made Boss pretty fast – in 7 weeks. It was November and only two months before the competition deadline, and I had to finish the build and get enough votes. I downloaded loads of images of 60s American cars, bought lots of black coloured parts and testing many various designs, until I was happy with the final model, which I'm proud to say features a motorised winch, working headlights and a low centre of gravity."
"Boss went online 23 December, just one week before the deadline. Although initially rejected by the competition moderators, it was approved and garnered sufficient votes to get into the Top 100."
Going for gold!
"My goal was to win outright. I thought that my main competitors would be famous model builders. Somehow they did not make it to the finals, but I had to compete with a genius builder "crazy_1993"."
"I decided I needed to do some serious selling, so I uploaded a whole range of Boss variations online – light, off-road and extreme. A very important part was making a video to demonstrate the design's technical capabilities as well its excellent stability – people really like to see how models actually perform! So I made several videos, using different wheels, to show exactly what my design could do."
Boss out muscles the competition!
Egor's creation amassed over 50% of the vote on its way to claiming top spot. Given the incredible amount of hard work he put in, we can only say it was – and remains – a well-deserved victory!
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"I first discovered LEGO in 1994, when my friend was given a number of small LEGO System sets, including model number 6669. At that time a new TV show had started – LEGO-Go. I saw every episode and I loved all the LEGO ads shown during the show, as I really got to see everything in close-up detail. The sets were very expensive, but I enjoyed building even the smallest models – and I was good at mixing and rebuilding what I had to make new creations. I found different models I could build by looking in the LEGO catalogues, which of course were free!"
"With LEGO as my new favourite toy, I started to take notes and design my own models. My first complete set was LEGO System 6533 Police jeep, which had 59 parts. Two years later I got my first LEGO Technic set, 8042, which featured a working pneumatic system! The last set I got as a kid was LEGO Technic 8858, with real suspension, huge wheels and working pistons! After 8858 I only ever built Technic cars – no cranes, excavators or bulldozers!"
Out of the Dark Ages
"The first part of my life with LEGO lasted from 1995 until 2000, when I went off to university. I returned to LEGO in 2011, when my son was just one year-old, as I wanted a hobby that we could enjoy together!"
All we can say is that we're very happy that you reignited your passion, Egor!
About Egor:
Egor Karshiev (Rm88) is 29 years-old and an economist. He lives with his wife and son in his hometown of Izhevsk, Russia. Although he works in the corporate banking sector and has a non-technical education, he has always been fascinated by technology, not least cars and everything to do with them. He enjoys spending as much time as he can with his wife and son and he would like to see the world together with his family! He thinks that the best job you can have is being paid to do your hobby (something we can all agree with here at LEGO Technic!). Egor would like LEGO to work closely with and listen to LEGO communities everywhere. He would also like to see increased customer service in his home country and, not least, Egor would like us to run more of the type of competition that he recently so deservedly won!
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Red5 New License – Apache Software License 2.0
I hope all of you are doing well and living your lives to the fullest. As many of you know, we as a project are maturing as we gather momentum towards our 1.0 Release. It's hard to believe that we started the project over 6 years ago around September of 2005 (http://code.google.com/p/red5/source/list?num=25&start=25). The motivation behind this email is to ask for your support and approval of a licensing change to the Red5 Project, its' source code and all accompanying material. I will provide some context and reasoning behind the decision. As some of you are aware, we originally chose LGPLv3 license because it allowed the server to remain open, yet allow for adoption in the industry by groups that could not release their own source code. Generally, we tried to think of Red5 in the same regard as Tomcat. Our goal was to remain open without restricting proliferation among the industry. GPL would have required any code that statically or dynamically linked to the project source be open sourced. This was too restrictive for wide spread use. This then brought us back to LGPLv3 which is where the current codebase stands. It's been recently brought to my attention that LGPLv3 may be too restrictive for certain use cases that are becoming prevalent in our industry.
I will explain in simplified terms what consequences our license has on an entire industry today.
May I point to Android as the use case involved with this discussion. At the moment, LGPL allows for linking either statically or dynamically to proprietary code. LGPL also ensures that the user of a library has the right to reverse engineer and modifiy the LGPL library in any way they see fit. So for instance, if someone packaged up a web application inside of Red5 and created an installer, the end user could replace the red5.jar with a new version if they so please. However, with Android, an applicaiton is packaged up as a DEX file which is one file that has many libraries compiled into it. Taken directly from android's open source page:
Here are some of our specific concerns:
- LGPL (in simplified terms) requires either: shipping of source to the application; a written offer for source; or linking the LGPL-ed library dynamically and allowing users to manually upgrade or replace the library. Since Android software is typically shipped in the form of a static system image, complying with these requirements ends up restricting OEMs' designs. (For instance, it's difficult for a user to replace a library on read-only flash storage.)
- LGPL requires allowance of customer modification and reverse engineering for debugging those modifications. Most device makers do not want to have to be bound by these terms, so to minimize the burden on these companies we minimize usage of LGPL software in userspace.
- Historically, LGPL libraries have been the source of a large number of compliance problems for downstream device makers and application developers. Educating engineers on these issues is difficult and slow-going, unfortunately. It's critical to Android's success that it be as easy as possible for device makers to comply with the licenses. Given the difficulties with complying with LGPL in the past, it is most prudent to simply not use LGPL libraries if we can avoid it.
For these reasons, LGPLv3 is not suggested. We had not foreseen these restrictions and use cases when the project first started. Android as well as other platforms would be severely restricted and proliferation efforts would be limited. Exposure to these platforms increases visibility of the project and pushes us into uncharted area. We can remain confident that our service to the community will continue and that the project may find new and interesting uses.
Given that these conditions and restrictions do exist as stated above, we should identify what licenses could suit our needs. I propose that we evolve our license to a less restrictive license such as Apache Software License 2.0. This license allows for such use cases as stated above while allowing us to remain true to our original intentions. It should be noted that the Apache Software License is used by complimentary projects such as Tomcat which as you know is our default embedded servlet container. Taken directly from the Apache Foundation site:
Apache License, Version 2.0 (current)
http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0 ( TXT or HTML )
The 2.0 version of the Apache License was approved by the ASF in 2004. The goals of this license revision have been to reduce the number of frequently asked questions, to allow the license to be reusable without modification by any project (including non-ASF projects), to allow the license to be included by reference instead of listed in every file, to clarify the license on submission of contributions, to require a patent license on contributions that necessarily infringe the contributor's own patents, and to move comments regarding Apache and other inherited attribution notices to a location outside the license terms (theNOTICE file ).
The result is a license that is supposed to be compatible with other open source licenses, while remaining true to the original goals of the Apache Group and supportive of collaborative development across both nonprofit and commercial organizations. The Apache Software Foundation is still trying to determine if this version of the Apache License is compatible with the GPL.
All packages produced by the ASF are implicitly licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0, unless otherwise explicitly stated. More developer documentation on how to apply the Apache License to your work can be found in * Applying the Apache License, Version 2.0 *.
If you support and approve of the license change, please respond with your approval. If you would like to discuss the ramifications before voting, you may contact out of band and I would be happy to go over these changes. Below are several links which provide useful information and add to the discussion. Please respond as soon as you can. We are looking here for a unanimous vote. If users are unavailable, we will move forward with the majorty vote and continually try to contact previous contributors.
Last, I want to thank you all for all of your hard work. Your contributions are appreciated. You should be proud of these accomplishments. May you continue living your life to the fullest. Thank you.
Dominick Accattato
Red5 Co-Project Manager & Engineer
Apache Software License 2.0 looks nice too (ASL
The best explanation as to why LGPLv3 doesn't work with Android
outlining a simplified explanation of dynamic linking code with LGPLv3
how VideoLAN changed their license
GNU's take on who would need to sign off on a license change
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Nintendo: 3D won't be a key feature in future consoles
Admitting failure is usually not an option for Nintendo. Now that the 3DS has had well over a year to settle in, Nintendo's president Satoru Iwata finally admits that 3D might not have been the most compelling feature to push onto consumers.
Nintendo tried to usher in 3D back in 1995 with the Virtual Boy, a virtual reality headset and controller combo that was capable of displaying 3D graphics. Its major flaws were that the system could only display games in shades of red and people complained about headache symptoms.
The Virtual Boy was a huge flop. Then last year, Nintendo thought it would be a good idea to revisit 3D, this time with a parallax barrier screen that allows for glasses-free 3D. Needless to say, consumers responded by shrugging the 3D effects off as a gimmick, and not a necessity.
Realizing that 3D was not selling, Nintendo started to downplay 3D in its marketing campaigns for the 3DS and refocus the handheld on having exciting games.
Now, for the first time, Iwata acknowledges that although he thinks 3D makes games more immersive, it's not necessarily the future it previously thought it would be:
So, now we've created the 3DS and 3DS XL and also have some games out there that are really using that 3D effect that we can see, from my point of view, that it's an important element. But as human beings are this kind of surprise effect wears off quickly, and just have this 3D stereoscopic effect isn't going to keep people excited.
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Iwata isn't condemning 3D forever (never say never!), he's just saying that entertainment is perhaps better left in 2D (at least for now or until our eyeballs become impervious to 3D strain).
That said, we can likely deduce that the 3DS's successor will not have any glasses-free 3D in it. Phew, we're seriously sick of this 3D stuff.
Iwata dropped a whole list full of interesting nuggets on the state of the 3DS, 3DS XL and Wii U. If you've got a few minutes to spare, the Independent's full interview is well worth the time.
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Cancer Research Colloquium: An Overview of Cancer Research at Texas A&M To Be Held April 13
The Texas A&M Cancer Research Council recently announced the 2012 Cancer Research Colloquium, "An Overview of Cancer Research at Texas A&M." The Colloquium will be held Friday, April 13 from 10 a.m.-5p.m., in the Health Professions Education Building, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Highway 47 Campus, in Bryan.
The 2012 Cancer Research Colloquium will feature information on the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) programs, core facilities, and commercialization. Break-out sessions on obesity and molecular mechanisms of nutrient action, genomic/epigenomic and environment interactions, drug discovery, and prevention cancer research summaries also are scheduled.
Lunch will be served and parking will be available. Please register by Tuesday, April 10, 2012, by filling out this form.
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Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Written by: Rajiv Joseph and Scott Rothman
Main Cast: Kevin Costner, Chadwick Boseman, Jennifer Garner, Frank Langella, Denis Leary, Tom Welling, and many others
Past Oscar relations: Ivan Reitman was nominated for co-producing Up in the Air and Kevin Costner won Best Picture and Best Director Oscars for Dances with Wolves
Here now we have the next article in this series on 2014 contenders hoping to compete for Oscar attention at the 2015 ceremony. Next up is Ivan Reitman's Draft Day, which hopes to essentially be the next Moneyball, just with the NFL Draft as its focus. That film was a bit of an aberration, but this one has a bit in common with it, so perhaps the Academy is more open to sports movies than they have been in the past? Reitman has sports film icon Kevin Costner in the lead role, so that's certainly a plus, along with a strong ensemble that includes Chadwick Boseman, Jennifer Garner, Frank Langella, and Denis Leary, to name a few. They're in the service of a fine film, one of the better ones to come out this year so far, in my humble opinion. Being a quality bit of cinema is the first step towards becoming a contender.
What this flick has going in its favor is a crowd pleasing plot and a top notch script, not to mention a great role for Costner to sink his teeth into. Costner always is great in sports films, and this is no exception. Reitman also shows an able hand at drama, something he's rarely attempted during his illustrious career. As for the screenplay, Black List winning scribes Rajiv Joseph and Scott Rothman have crafted something that both hardcore football fans like myself and newbies can enjoy equally. Moneyball was able to do this, and that screenplay damn near won an Oscar, so especially in the writing field, this movie should have a chance to contend for a nomination.
Working against Draft Day is that it is a sports movie without an awards centric pedigree. Yes, it has a Black List winning script, but that doesn't always make a huge difference. Costner also has never been nominated for one of his sports outings, so it's likely that he won't break that trend here. That makes it Best Original Screenplay or nada in all likelihood, and having that narrow a focus makes it a dicey proposition. Draft Day [...]
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Oscars®: Draft Day – What's up with the 2015 Awards Race
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Oscars: Get to know a Best Picture nominee: "Dallas Buyers Club"
Dallas Buyers Club
Directed by: Jean-Marc Vallée
Written by: Craig Borten and Melisa Wallack
Main cast members: Matthew McConaughey, Jared Leto, Jennifer Garner, Denis O'Hare, Steve Zahn, Dallas Roberts, Griffin Dunne, Michael O'Neill
Number of Oscar nominations in total: 6
Other nominations besides Best Picture: Best Actor (McConaughey), Best Supporting Actor (Leto), Best Original Screenplay (Borten and Wallack), Best Film Editing, and Best Hairstyling & Makeup
Notable precursor wins: Won Best Actor/Supporting Actor at the Golden Globe Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Chances at winning Best Picture: A rather long shot contender frankly, though not the absolute longest of shots in the lineup this year
Chances at other Academy Award wins: Frontrunner in Best Actor and Supporting Actor, while also perhaps the frontrunner in Best Hairstyling & Makeup
ANALYSIS OF OTHER OSCAR NOMINEES: 12 Years a Slave, American Hustle, Captain Phillips, Dallas Buyers Club, Gravity and HER.
Dallas Buyers Club is the fourth film in my "get to know a Best Picture nominee" series, and it's another movie that's not a major contender in this category. That being said, it could wind up being one of the biggest winners overall at the Oscars. Early on in the precursor season, this flick wasn't thought of as a particularly big contender (outside of Jared Leto, who seemed like a lock for Supporting Actor from the start of the season), but it just kept showing up in all the right places, especially once Matthew McConaughey started to pick up the important Best Actor prizes. Now, it's among the more highly represented titles of 2013, potentially on the verge of leaving the Academy Awards with the second most statues of any nominated film.
Working in Dallas Buyers Club's favor is the fact that it's highly unlikely that this movie goes home empty handed. Best Supporting Actor is almost wrapped up in a bow for Leto, while McConaughey is the odds on favorite to take Best Actor as well, and that doesn't even take into consideration that Best Hairstyling & Makeup is a crapshoot, so there could be a trio of victories for this movie. Aside from Gravity, no other contender knows it's going to potentially win that many. That's an enviable spot to be in. The flick might not be nearly as likely a Best Picture winner as 12 Years a Slave or American Hustle, but it could score more wins overall.
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2013 Oscars: Congratulations to the Nominees and Honorees
Congratulations to the 2013 Oscar nominees and winners… for complete list of winners pls scroll down.
Best Supporting Actor:
Christoph Waltz – "Django Unchained"
Best Animated Short:
"Paperman" – John Kahrs
Best Animated Feature:
"Brave" – Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman
"Life of Pi" – Claudio Miranda
Visual Effects:
"Life of Pi" – Bill Westenhofer, Guillaume Rocheron, Erik-Jan De Boer and Donald R. Elliott
Costume Design:
"Anna Karenina" – Jacqueline Durran
"Les Misérables" – Lisa Westcott and Julie Dartnell
Live Action Film:
"Curfew" – Shawn Christensen
Documentary Short Subject:
"Inocente" – Sean Fine and Andrea Nix Fine
Documentary Feature:
"Searching for Sugar Man"
Sound Mixing:
"Les Misérables" – Andy Nelson, Mark Paterson and Simon Hayes
Sound Editing:
"Zero Dark Thirty" – Paul N.J. Ottosson
Supporting Actress:
Anne Hathaway – "Les Miserables"
Film Editing:
"Argo" – William Goldenberg
Original Score:
Mychael Danna, "Life of Pi"
Original Song:
Adele – "Skyfall"
Adapted Screenplay:
Chris Terrio, "Argo"
Original Screenplay:
Quentin Tarantino, "Django Unchained"
Ang Lee, "Life of Pi"
Best Actress:
Jennifer Lawrence, "Silver Linings Playbook"
Best Picture:
For the first time, viewers in the U.S. will be able to stream tonight's Oscars show in its entirety across multiple platforms including ABC.com, the ABC Player app, and the free, ad-supported Hulu and Hulu Plus subscription service. The show will also be available via ABC On Demand, the network's fast forward-disabled VOD service.
The Oscars, in its entirety, will be available to stream within hours of its broadcast completion, beginning Monday, Feb. 25th at 6:00 a.m. EST through Wednesday, February 27, at midnight EST.
"Tonight's show included remarkable performances that will surely have people talking. This is an easy, convenient way for anyone who missed the show to catch up and join the conversation," said Karin Gilford, Senior Vice President of Digital Media, ABC Entertainment. "It's also perfect for anyone who just wants to relive the most magical moments of the night."
"Our goal is to give fans as many ways to enjoy and engage with the Oscars as possible and this will provide another great opportunity for them," said Christina Kounelias, the Academy's Chief Marketing Officer.
The full streaming will be advertiser supported with :15 or :30 video spots running intermittingly from Blue Diamond, Diet Coke, Hyundai, JC Penney, Samsung and The University of Phoenix.
Additionally, during the telecast, Oscar.com offered a plethora of "Real Time Oscar Highlights" to viewers almost instantly after they debuted on the live broadcast. Those special moments from telecast as well as numerous highlights from the Red Carpet and backstage during the show, are currently available on the show's official site, Oscar.com.
Oscar.com and the official Oscars app [...]
Ben Affleck talks keeping in touch with famous exes
HollywoodNews.com: Although Ben Affleck is happily married to Jennifer Garner, it seems he still keeps in touch with some of his famous exes.
Affleck opened up about his current relationship with ex Jennifer Lopez and how it has managed to remain a friendship, states RadarOnline. "We don't have the kind of relationship where she relies on me for advice, but we do have the kind of relationship where there'll be an e-mail saying, 'Oh, your movie looks great.' I remember when she got 'American Idol'. I said: 'This was really smart. Good luck.' I touch base," Affleck commented.
He also revealed that he has managed to stay in touch with Gwyneth Paltrow as well.
Do you like how he maintains these relationships?
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Ben Affleck reveals Jennifer Garner does most of the parenting
HollywoodNews.com: It sounds like Ben Affleck is very lucky to have Jennifer Garner as his wife as he is revealing that she definitely does the majority of the parenting while he is often distracted by work.
Affleck spoke with 'Details' about how hard it has been for him to balance work and family, states RadarOnline. "I am not very present in the rest of my life. My wife's very patient. She does everything," Affleck commented.
"If I have time, I try to spend time with the kids, even if just to be a physical presence, the bath, whatever. But my mind's always going, 'How are we going to light that shot tomorrow?'" Affleck added about his dedication to work.
However, he did add that he chooses his projects more carefully now because it has to be worth giving up time with his family.
What do you think about him as a dad?
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Jennifer Garner reveals Ben Affleck wants one more child
HollywoodNews.com: Apparently three kids are not quite enough for Ben Affleck as Jennifer Garner revealed that he is ready for one more despite them just welcoming a little boy to their family.
Garner recently spoke to 'Extra' about what a handful it is to have three children now, states UsMagazine.com. "It's absolute chaos! I really did not realize how much more work three was going to be than two," Garner commented.
However, that isn't slowing Affleck down although he might not get what he wants: "The fact that Ben wants another is true . . . I can tell you that would be a pretty uphill battle with me. I am not anticipating having any more kids!"
Do you think they will have one more child?
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Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck reveal new son's name
HollywoodNews.com: Jennifer Garner just recently gave birth to her first son with Ben Affleck in Santa Monica, and now the little boy's name is being revealed.
Affleck reportedly revealed their new son's name over Facebook as well as revealing that the child was born on February 27th, states UsMagazine.com. "We are happy to announce on February 27, Jennifer gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Samuel Garner Affleck," Affleck commented.
The little boy is the third child for the two as they have two daughters, Violet and Seraphina.
Do you like their name choice?
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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck welcome a baby boy
HollywoodNews.com: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck are parents for the third time around, and this time the two are parents to a new baby boy.
The two have reportedly recently welcomed the baby boy in California to their family that already includes their two daughters, Seraphina and Violet, states RadarOnline.com.
Garner and Affleck did not previously comment on the sex of the child, but were excited to have either a boy or a girl.
The name has not yet been released.
What do you think they named their son?
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Jennifer Garner on what she learned about marriage
HollywoodNews.com: Jennifer Garner seems to have a pretty successful marriage with Ben Affleck, but she was previously married which apparently taught her a lot.
Garner was previously married to actor Scott Foley, but now wishes she had learned to wait until she was older to take that walk down the aisle, states RadarOnline.com. "I wish I'd known to wait for marriage until I was 30 or over. I did marry in my twenties and I found divorce a crushing experience," Garner admitted.
However, she didn't let her divorce change her: "I got up and got on with it. I also kept my belief in marriage."
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Jennifer Garner talks marriage with Ben Affleck
HollywoodNews.com: Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck stay pretty private about their marriage, but now she is opening up about it as she is expecting their third child.
Garner may seem to have it all, and that could be because she feels like she does have it all, states People. "Honestly, I would do anything for that man, because I know it's not taken for granted," Garner said about the two giving each other their all.
And it sounds like they both know that they have to make it work at all times: "We both know we couldn't do what we do without each other."
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|How to Unlock
|V for Veggies
|Finish the Aztec campaign
|Cooking by the Book
|Finish the Viking campaign
|4 the Horde!
|Control 50 units at the same time
|I'm no Kung, Fool!
|Finish the Chinese campaign
|Destroy the enemy base with a Boulder spell
|Son of Norris
|Kill 46 enemy units with a single unit
|Close Call
|Win a mission in which the enemy attacked your base
|Techno Viking Dances Away
|Reach maximum distance in the Berserker Run minigame
|King of the Stone Age
|Kill all Vikings in the Boulder minigame without killing any Aztecs
|At First I was Afraid
|Survive for over 30 minutes in the Castle Defense minigame
|Blotting Out the Sun
|Finish Chinese campaign level 7 with over 15 Rocketeers alive
|Bull in a China Shop
|Cast a Boulder spell which doesn't hit a single unit
|Can't Touch This
|Prevent a unit dying from a Lightning spell with the Shield spell
|Dying on the Edge
|Sacrifice a unit when their remaining health is less than 5%
|Fort Knox'd
|Kill the Giant in Aztec campaign level 2 before it reaches your gold mines
|Finish Viking campaign level 7 without losing any towers
|Happy New Year!
|Kill 3 enemies with a single rocket that appears after a Rocketeer dies
|Keep Your Lousy Army
|Finish Aztec campaign level 10 without letting any Vikings reach your base
|Lacking Balls
|Finish Aztec campaign level 8 without using the Boulder spell
|Lost Vikings
|Finish Chinese campaign level 8 without killing any Berserkers
|Pity the Fool!
|Finish Viking campaign level 10 without letting any enemies reach your base
|Planet of the Ninja Apes
|Finish Chinese campaign level 3 without letting any Ninja Apes die
|Reverse Psychology
|Use Mind Control on a unit which the enemy Mind Controlled away from you less than 2 seconds ago
|Uncontrolled Demolition
|Destroy a tower which is in the process of being built with the Rage spell
|Where are the Kangaroos?
|Finish Viking campaign level 4 by destroying the enemy base
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Is Your Makeup Aging You?
You don't need a total makeup revamp just these 12 easy pro tricks from 7 Years Younger that will make you look your best.
By Nina Judar
4. Streaked Blush
An instant trick to lift cheeks: Swirl blush ever so slightly higher on the apples. And forget stroking blush from mouth to ear; that technique only emphasizes gauntness as you get older, says Jessie Powers, national educator for Make Up For Ever.


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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Symphony of Science- We are all connected
A song about nature's ability to amaze us. It creates a song out of interviews with some of the most preeminent scientists and thinkers of our time. Carl Sagan, Neil DeGrasse, Richard Feynman and even Bill Nye. Enjoy!
Posted by Darwin's Teapot at 7:41 AM
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- Justin Stroh said...
I love how the physical universe reflects the spiritual - check out the connections...http://justin-stroh.blogspot.com/
- October 29, 2009 at 11:51 PM
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - View original article
|Classical mechanics
Core topics
Torque, moment or moment of force (see the terminology below), is the tendency of a force to rotate an object about an axis,[1] fulcrum, or pivot. Just as a force is a push or a pull, a torque can be thought of as a twist to an object. Mathematically, torque is defined as the cross product of the lever-arm distance vector and the force vector, which tends to produce rotation.
Loosely speaking, torque is a measure of the turning force on an object such as a bolt or a flywheel. For example, pushing or pulling the handle of a wrench connected to a nut or bolt produces a torque (turning force) that loosens or tightens the nut or bolt.
The symbol for torque is typically τ, the Greek letter tau. When it is called moment, it is commonly denoted M.
The magnitude of torque depends on three quantities: the force applied, the length of the lever arm[2] connecting the axis to the point of force application, and the angle between the force vector and the lever arm. In symbols:
The length of the lever arm is particularly important; choosing this length appropriately lies behind the operation of levers, pulleys, gears, and most other simple machines involving a mechanical advantage.
The SI unit for torque is the newton metre (N·m). For more on the units of torque, see below.
This article follows US physics terminology by using the word torque. In the UK and in US mechanical engineering,[3] this is called moment of force,[4] usually shortened to moment. In US mechanical engineering, the term torque means "the resultant moment of a Couple,"[5] and (unlike in UK physics), the terms torque and moment are not interchangeable.
Torque is defined mathematically as the rate of change of angular momentum of an object. The definition of torque states that one or both of the angular velocity or the moment of inertia of an object are changing. Moment is the general term used for the tendency of one or more applied forces to rotate an object about an axis, but not necessarily to change the angular momentum of the object (the concept which is called torque in physics).[5] For example, a rotational force applied to a shaft causing acceleration, such as a drill bit accelerating from rest, results in a moment called a torque. By contrast, a lateral force on a beam produces a moment (called a bending moment), but since the angular momentum of the beam is not changing, this bending moment is not called a torque. Similarly with any force couple on an object that has no change to its angular momentum, such moment is also not called a torque.
This article follows the US physics terminology by calling all moments by the term torque, whether or not they cause the angular momentum of an object to change.
The concept of torque, also called moment or couple, originated with the studies of Archimedes on levers. The rotational analogues of force, mass, and acceleration are torque, moment of inertia and angular acceleration, respectively.
A force applied at a right angle to a lever multiplied by its distance from the lever's fulcrum (the length of the lever arm) is its torque. A force of three newtons applied two metres from the fulcrum, for example, exerts the same torque as a force of one newton applied six metres from the fulcrum. The direction of the torque can be determined by using the right hand grip rule: if the fingers of the right hand are curled from the direction of the lever arm to the direction of the force, then the thumb points in the direction of the torque.[6]
More generally, the torque on a particle (which has the position r in some reference frame) can be defined as the cross product:
where r is the particle's position vector relative to the fulcrum, and F is the force acting on the particle. The magnitude τ of the torque is given by
where r is the distance from the axis of rotation to the particle, F is the magnitude of the force applied, and θ is the angle between the position and force vectors. Alternatively,
where F⊥ is the amount of force directed perpendicularly to the position of the particle. Any force directed parallel to the particle's position vector does not produce a torque.[7]
It follows from the properties of the cross product that the torque vector is perpendicular to both the position and force vectors. It points along the axis of the rotation that this torque would initiate, starting from rest, and its direction is determined by the right-hand rule.[7]
The unbalanced torque on a body along axis of rotation determines the rate of change of the body's angular momentum,
where L is the angular momentum vector and t is time. If multiple torques are acting on the body, it is instead the net torque which determines the rate of change of the angular momentum:
For rotation about a fixed axis,
where I is the moment of inertia and ω is the angular velocity. It follows that
where α is the angular acceleration of the body, measured in rad/s2. This equation has the limitation that the torque equation is to be only written about instantaneous axis of rotation or center of mass for any type of motion - either motion is pure translation, pure rotation or mixed motion. I = Moment of inertia about point about which torque is written (either about instantaneous axis of rotation or center of mass only). If body is in translatory equilibrium then the torque equation is same about all points in the plane of motion.
A torque is not necessarily limited to rotation around a fixed axis, however. It may change the magnitude and/or direction of the angular momentum vector, depending on the angle between the velocity vector and the non-radial component of the force vector, as viewed in the pivot's frame of reference. A net torque on a spinning body therefore may result in a precession without necessarily causing a change in spin rate.
The definition of angular momentum for a single particle is:
where "×" indicates the vector cross product, p is the particle's linear momentum, and r is the displacement vector from the origin (the origin is assumed to be a fixed location anywhere in space). The time-derivative of this is:
This result can easily be proven by splitting the vectors into components and applying the product rule. Now using the definition of force (whether or not mass is constant) and the definition of velocity
The cross product of momentum with its associated velocity is zero because velocity and momentum are parallel, so the second term vanishes.
By definition, torque τ = r × F. Therefore torque on a particle is equal to the first derivative of its angular momentum with respect to time.
If multiple forces are applied, Newton's second law instead reads Fnet = ma, and it follows that
This is a general proof.
Torque has dimensions of force times distance. Official SI literature suggests using the unit newton metre (N·m) or the unit joule per radian.[8] The unit newton metre is properly denoted N·m or N m.[9] This avoids ambiguity with mN, millinewtons.
The SI unit for energy or work is the joule. It is dimensionally equivalent to a force of one newton acting over a distance of one metre, but it is not used for torque. Energy and torque are entirely different concepts, so the practice of using different unit names (i.e., reserving newton metres for torque and using only joules for energy) helps avoid mistakes and misunderstandings.[8] The dimensional equivalence of these units, of course, is not simply a coincidence: A torque of 1 N·m applied through a full revolution will require an energy of exactly 2π joules. Mathematically,
where E is the energy, τ is magnitude of the torque, and θ is the angle moved (in radians). This equation motivates the alternate unit name joules per radian.[8]
In Imperial units, "pound-force-feet" (lb·ft), "foot-pounds-force", "inch-pounds-force", "ounce-force-inches" (oz·in) are used, and other non-SI units of torque includes "metre-kilograms-force". For all these units, the word "force" is often left out.[10] For example, abbreviating "pound-force-foot" to simply "pound-foot" (in this case, it would be implicit that the "pound" is pound-force and not pound-mass). This is an example of the confusion caused by the use of traditional units that may be avoided with SI units because of the careful distinction in SI between force (in newtons) and mass (in kilograms).
Sometimes one may see torque given units that do not dimensionally make sense. For example: gram centimetre. In these units, "gram" should be understood as the force given by the weight of 1 gram at the surface of the earth, i.e., 0.00980665 N. The surface of the earth is understood to have a standard acceleration of gravity (9.80665 m/s2).
A very useful special case, often given as the definition of torque in fields other than physics, is as follows:
The construction of the "moment arm" is shown in the figure to the right, along with the vectors r and F mentioned above. The problem with this definition is that it does not give the direction of the torque but only the magnitude, and hence it is difficult to use in three-dimensional cases. If the force is perpendicular to the displacement vector r, the moment arm will be equal to the distance to the centre, and torque will be a maximum for the given force. The equation for the magnitude of a torque, arising from a perpendicular force:
For example, if a person places a force of 10 N at the terminal end of a wrench which is 0.5 m long (or a force of 10 N exactly 0.5 m from the twist point of a wrench of any length), the torque will be 5 N-m – assuming that the person moves the wrench by applying force in the plane of movement of and perpendicular to the wrench.
For an object to be in static equilibrium, not only must the sum of the forces be zero, but also the sum of the torques (moments) about any point. For a two-dimensional situation with horizontal and vertical forces, the sum of the forces requirement is two equations: ΣH = 0 and ΣV = 0, and the torque a third equation: Στ = 0. That is, to solve statically determinate equilibrium problems in two-dimensions, three equations are used.
When the net force on the system is zero, the torque measured from any point in space is the same. For example, the torque on a current-carrying loop in a uniform magnetic field is the same regardless of your point of reference. If the net force is not zero, and is the torque measured from , then the torque measured from is ...
Torque is part of the basic specification of an engine: the power output of an engine is expressed as its torque multiplied by its rotational speed of the axis. Internal-combustion engines produce useful torque only over a limited range of rotational speeds (typically from around 1,000–6,000 rpm for a small car). The varying torque output over that range can be measured with a dynamometer, and shown as a torque curve.
Steam engines and electric motors tend to produce maximum torque close to zero rpm, with the torque diminishing as rotational speed rises (due to increasing friction and other constraints). Reciprocating steam engines can start heavy loads from zero RPM without a clutch.
If a force is allowed to act through a distance, it is doing mechanical work. Similarly, if torque is allowed to act through a rotational distance, it is doing work. Mathematically, for rotation about a fixed axis through the center of mass,
where W is work, τ is torque, and θ1 and θ2 represent (respectively) the initial and final angular positions of the body.[11] It follows from the work-energy theorem that W also represents the change in the rotational kinetic energy Er of the body, given by
where I is the moment of inertia of the body and ω is its angular speed.[11]
Power is the work per unit time, given by
where P is power, τ is torque, ω is the angular velocity, and · represents the scalar product.
Mathematically, the equation may be rearranged to compute torque for a given power output. Note that the power injected by the torque depends only on the instantaneous angular speed – not on whether the angular speed increases, decreases, or remains constant while the torque is being applied (this is equivalent to the linear case where the power injected by a force depends only on the instantaneous speed – not on the resulting acceleration, if any).
In practice, this relationship can be observed in power stations which are connected to a large electrical power grid. In such an arrangement, the generator's angular speed is fixed by the grid's frequency, and the power output of the plant is determined by the torque applied to the generator's axis of rotation.
Consistent units must be used. For metric SI units power is watts, torque is newton metres and angular speed is radians per second (not rpm and not revolutions per second).
Also, the unit newton metre is dimensionally equivalent to the joule, which is the unit of energy. However, in the case of torque, the unit is assigned to a vector, whereas for energy, it is assigned to a scalar.
A conversion factor may be necessary when using different units of power, torque, or angular speed. For example, if rotational speed (revolutions per time) is used in place of angular speed (radians per time), we multiply by a factor of 2π radians per revolution. In the following formulas, P is power, τ is torque and ω is rotational speed.
Adding units:
Dividing on the left by 60 seconds per minute gives us the following.
where rotational speed is in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Some people (e.g. American automotive engineers) use horsepower (imperial mechanical) for power, foot-pounds (lbf·ft) for torque and rpm for rotational speed. This results in the formula changing to:
The constant below (in foot pounds per minute) changes with the definition of the horsepower; for example, using metric horsepower, it becomes approximately 32,550.
Use of other units (e.g. BTU per hour for power) would require a different custom conversion factor.
For a rotating object, the linear distance covered at the circumference of rotation is the product of the radius with the angle covered. That is: linear distance = radius × angular distance. And by definition, linear distance = linear speed × time = radius × angular speed × time.
By the definition of torque: torque = radius × force. We can rearrange this to determine force = torque ÷ radius. These two values can be substituted into the definition of power:
The radius r and time t have dropped out of the equation. However, angular speed must be in radians, by the assumed direct relationship between linear speed and angular speed at the beginning of the derivation. If the rotational speed is measured in revolutions per unit of time, the linear speed and distance are increased proportionately by 2π in the above derivation to give:
If torque is in newton metres and rotational speed in revolutions per second, the above equation gives power in newton metres per second or watts. If Imperial units are used, and if torque is in pounds-force feet and rotational speed in revolutions per minute, the above equation gives power in foot pounds-force per minute. The horsepower form of the equation is then derived by applying the conversion factor 33,000 ft·lbf/min per horsepower:
The Principle of Moments, also known as Varignon's theorem (not to be confused with the geometrical theorem of the same name) states that the sum of torques due to several forces applied to a single point is equal to the torque due to the sum (resultant) of the forces. Mathematically, this follows from:
A torque multiplier is a gear box with reduction ratios greater than 1. The given torque at the input gets multiplied as per the reduction ratio and transmitted to the output, thereby achieving greater torque, but with reduced rotational speed.


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Michael Nunez-Mattovich was born in Lima, Peru. While studying psychology at the Inca Garcilazo de la Vega University he discovered that his passion and talent was in cutting, coloring and creating designs with hair.
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"I wanted to be an actor, the sets, the clothing, and the possibility of being able to portray different characters, gave me the ability to discover that I had the desire to work with hair, make-up and truly make wonderful pieces of art."
Nico, was the first person who encouraged Michael to follow this vision. Later Pedro Yataco, a well known Hair Stylist in Peru, opened his doors and allowed Michael to realize that hair styling was the right path for him to take.
Michael arrived in the United States in 1995, with a dream of opening his own shop/salon, and came across a few obstacles. His major obstacles were learning the language and gaining acceptance in the profession. But Michael did not give up and stated,
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In order to become a stylist in the United States, numerous sacrifices had to be made. He had to work in different professions, which included everything from lawn mowing, office work and even as a waiter for a catering company.
"I wanted to obtain my stylist license therefore I had to push myself harder and harder each time to be able to make ends meet. I had to pay for school, pay for the license and master the language."
Even under all that pressure he never gave up.
"I went up against every obstacle that crossed my path to make my dream come true, and was able to enroll in the hair academy. The sacrifices I made then are reflected now in my work, creativity and professionalism."
With his license in hand, Michael's first opportunity to become a stylist came to him at O'Hair. It is there that his dream became reality and he was able to practice, learn and become more creative with his designs and his gift.
"I was in training for six months at which time I had the opportunity to go to Vidal Sassoon, one of the most important and successful styling schools in the United States. There I was allowed to examine a totally new vision of hair styling and was given endless possibilities."
This preparation allowed him to work at one of the most eccentric salons in Maryland – Hugo Salon. It is at Hugo Salon that he began to build his new image and vision. He learned to break the rules, think outside the box and create true pieces of art.
"Open Mind… a very American phrase, allowed me to imagine and create images in cuts and designs that were considered more risky."
As techniques and styles are constantly changing, after a few years at Hugo's he decided it was time for a change. He started a new adventure with Paabo where he had grown and learned a lot as a stylist. He discovered a whole new universe of styling and was making quite a name for himself.
Michael recently returned from New York, where he participated in the "Ambition Collection Academy" administered by Sam Brocato, one of the best and most reputable hairstylists in the United States and Europe.
- 'Brazilian Kertain Treatment' given by M&M International 2008, Maryland.
- 'The Classic' with Vidal Sassoon, Miami, 2004.
- GKhair Education Trainer Program, Fort Lauderdale, 2010
- The Anevolve System, Bethesda, 2010
- Schwarzkopf Core Color Class, Arlington, 2011
- GKhair "The Best" Train for Trainers, Pasadena, 2012
With the opening his own shop Michael is committed to continued growth and success while continuing to bring smiles on the faces of his clients with his work.
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He is now focusing his work not only in the creation of a new look, color or style or even in preparing brides for their special day. But he is also looking to participate in competitions worldwide.
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The sale of a west Little Rock Holiday Inn Express tipped the scales at $6.42 million.
BKS Hospitality LLC, led by Bhavin Sharolia and Kanti Patel, bought the 4900 Talley Road project. The seller is Swami Hotel Properties LLC, led by Rajesh Mehta.
The deal is backed with a five-year loan of $5.26 million from Farmers & Merchants Bank of Stuttgart.
The 1.95-acre development previously was tied to an April 2011 mortgage of $4 million held by BancorpSouth Bank of Tupelo, Miss.
Swami purchased the site for $852,000 in January 2005 from Boen Enterprises LLC, led by Leonard Boen.
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A 47,500-SF LA Fitness project is in motion in midtown Little Rock after a $2.18 million land deal.
LAF LR Ltd., led by Fred Gans, acquired the nearly 1.7-acre site at the Park Avenue development from SPC Park Avenue Ltd., an affiliate of Strode Property Co. of Dallas.
Construction is financed through a five-year loan of $7.3 million from First Security Bank of Searcy.
The land is part of the property assembled by SPC in September 2007 as part of a $22 million deal with Southern Real Estate & Financial Co., led by Charles Cella; the William L. Patton Jr. Family Ltd. LLLP; Arkansas Acquisitions Inc., led by John McDonald; Baird Inc., led by John Schlereth; and the Patton family.
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A 21.9-acre residential tract in west Little Rock is under new ownership after a $601,000 transaction. SJA Investment Partnership LLLP, led by Sam Alley, purchased the land in the Spring Valley area west of Cooper Orbit Road from Jonesboro's Liberty Bank of Arkansas.
The bank took possession of the property in June 2010 after it was forfeited in lieu of foreclosure by One Realco Land Holding Inc., led by Ronald Akin.
The land secured a May 2003 mortgage of $1.4 million that was transferred to the bank in June 2003 by Capitol Lakes Management LLC, led by John "Jay" DeHaven.
Ownership of the property shifted from Capitol Lakes in a May 2003 deal valued at $2 million.
NLR Site Sale
A 1.08-acre commercial site in North Little Rock changed hands in a $445,000 sale.
Miguel and Teresa Casillas bought the land at the southwest corner of Smokey Lane and Stockton Drive from Woodcrest Co. LLP, led by James P. Matthews.
The deal is funded with a one-year loan of $445,000 from Southern Bancorp Bank of Arkadelphia.
The land previously helped secure an August 2011 mortgage of $1.8 million held by Malvern National Bank.
The property was part of the 400-acre Springhill Farm the Matthews family purchased in August 1959. John and Martha Matthews purchased it from Fred and Katherine Watkins for $250,000.
Multifamily Sale
A small apartment project in downtown Little Rock rang up a $425,000 transaction.
Scott Street Apartments LLC, led by Jason Bolden, acquired the 2301 Scott St. project. The seller is Scott Street Townhouses LLC, led by Ralph Cotham and Mark Reynolds.
The deal is financed with a $480,000 loan from Central Bank of Little Rock. The 0.99-acre development previously was linked with a July 2004 mortgage of unrecorded value held by First National Bank of Hot Springs.
The project was bought for $356,000 in March 2002 from Centre Rock Land LLC, led by Henry Treece.
Germay Manor
A 4,580-SF home in the Germay Court neighborhood of west Little Rock's Chenal Valley development sold for $718,000. Ross and Abbie Rucker purchased the house from the Pregenzer 2007 Family Trust, led by John and Samantha Pregenzer.
The deal is backed with a 30-year loan of $417,000 from One Bank & Trust of Little Rock. The residence previously was tied to a June 2010 mortgage of $145,000 and an August 2010 mortgage of $417,000 held by the bank.
The property was acquired for $753,000 in August 2007 from John and Terry Reed.
Iron Horse Home
A 4,461-SF home in the Iron Horse Estates neighborhood of west Pulaski County drew a $649,000 transaction.
Oumitana Kajkenova and Roman Strnad bought the house from the Barry & Pat Solomon Family Revocable Trust.
The deal is funded with a 15-year loan of $417,000 from Bank of Little Rock Mortgage Corp. The residence previously was linked with a November 1993 mortgage of $200,000 held by Worthen Mortgage Co. of Little Rock.
The location was purchased for $82,000 in June 1989 from Iron Horse Estates Partnership, led by Fletcher Clement.
Robinwood Abode
A 4,026-SF home in the Robinwood area of Little Rock is under new ownership after a $630,000 sale.
Luke Ramsey acquired the house from Gresham and Anna Richter. The deal is financed with a 30-year loan of $504,000 from Regions Bank.
The residence previously was tied to July 2008 mortgages of $417,000 held by Riverside Mortgage Co. of Little Rock and $206,913 held by Riverside Bank of Sparkman (Dallas County). The property was bought for $635,000 in June 2008 from Tom and Mary Orsini.
Sezanne House
A 3,300-SF home in the Sezanne Court neighborhood of west Little Rock's Chenal Valley development changed hands in a $580,000 transaction.
Fuller Family Trust No. 1, led by Cullen and Judy Fuller, purchased the house from Barney Taylor Construction Inc.
The residence previously was linked with a May 2012 mortgage of $208,000 held by Bank of Little Rock Mortgage Corp. The location was acquired for $85,000 in July 2007 from Deltic Timber Corp. of El Dorado.
Witry Residence
A 4,194-SF home in the Witry Court neighborhood of west Little Rock's Chenal Valley development rang up a $515,000 sale.
Walter Mehalko and Rachida Parks bought the house from Daniel and Ellen Williams. The deal is backed with a 30-year loan of $412,000 from Arvest Mortgage Co. of Lowell.
The residence previously was tied to two June 2009 mortgages of $111,000 and $330,000 held by BancorpSouth Bank.
The Williams family purchased the property for $490,000 nearly four years ago from Michael and Pamela Stoyanoff.
Newoods Funding
Two industrial properties in Little Rock were used to help secure a $5 million financial package.
Newoods Inc., led by James Corbitt, received the five-year loan from Delta Trust & Bank of Little Rock.
The 0.96-acre development at 3116 S. Adams St. and the 12.77-acre Arkhola Block Plant development previously were linked with an August 2012 mortgage of $5.2 million held by the bank.
The properties were acquired eight months ago as part of a $5.4 million deal with Ready Mix USA LLC of Houston, Texas.
Pharmasite Mortgage
A Little Rock enterprise picked up a $2.2 million funding agreement.
Pharmasite LLC, led by James McCarley Jr. and Lynn McCarley, obtained the five-year loan from Regions Bank of Birmingham, Ala.
The 1.02-acre Cantrell Drug Co. development previously was tied to three mortgages held by the bank: two July 2009 loans totaling $2.25 million and an April 2012 loan of $300,000.
Pharmasite bought the former luxury car dealership for $1.5 million in July 2009 from Larock Properties LLC, led by Lee Owens.


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