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Of course, in the Philip K. Dick version of this scenario the devices would probably conspire against him.
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A prototype implantable eye pressure monitor for glaucoma patients is believed to contain the first complete millimeter-scale computing system…
The chips are still in their early stages, but investigators are translating more and more body parts to the interface. Last summer bioengineers at Harvard University..created a device that mimics a human lung: a porous membrane surrounded by human lung tissue cells, which breathes, distributes nutrients to cells and initiates immune responses.
DePinho published a study in Nature in January 2011 that demonstrated it was possible to reverse the symptoms of extreme aging in mice by increasing their levels of telomerase, the enzyme that maintains the health of the telomeres.
To prove that the prosthetic arm was truly experienced as a third arm, the scientist 'threatened' either the prosthetic hand or the real hand with a kitchen knife, and measuring the degree of sweating of the palm as a physiological response to this provocation.
Herzing's method is effectively the same as that used in Close Encounters of the Third Kind. The keyboard allows for dolphins to teach humans as much as the humans teach the dolphins.
At this year's DICE 2010 Expo, Carnegie Mellon's Jesse Schell gave a fantastic presentation that starts with why Facebook *shouldn't* work in the way that it does and extrapolates forward into a half-creepy and half-inspiring vision for the embodied internet, the network of things, the culture of games and the SPIMEworld to come.
As the news out of Japan hinted, they're already moving beyond the world of QRCodes. Just as the rest of us are starting to explore it with what we like to think of as 'futurephones' (or is it just me?).
And I was left with this question:
So what is different about this Near Field Communication? Is there some thin electronics being printed into the poster? More investigation is clearly required.
The obvious first stop is the wikipedia entry:
NFC is a short-range high frequency wireless communication technology which enables the exchange of data between devices over about a 10 centimetre (around 4 inches) distance. The technology is a simple extension of the ISO 14443 proximity-card standard (contactless card, RFID) that combines the interface of a smartcard and a reader into a single device.
So it's RFIDs being integrated into our phones; yeah, I think we all saw that coming.
Of course now I'm wondering when we'll see this outside of Japan. And then Bruce Sterling tweeted: "Wondering how spimey "tikitag" really is. They're looking mighty spimed. http://www.tikitag.com/".
And what does tikitag use? NFC:
tikitag uses high frequency RFID (Radio Frequent IDentification) operating at 13.56MHz. tikitag uses passive RFID tags and active readers. tikitag is also compatible with Near Field Communication, a standard based on HF RFID and being implemented in more and more mobile phones.
But enough with the text quotes, what does it look like? Here's an example:
A simple, but powerful demo. For one, it's far less obtrusive than having to scan the big graphic that a QRCode is. These can placed inside and behind things, so long as the reader can hit them.
And what sort of applications do they see for it?
So just about everything in the modern consumer world then.
But we all just got QRCodes readers on our iPhones, N-Series Nokias, etc. They can't be upgrading the tech already, can then? Of course they are:
What mobile phones are NFC enabled?
Today you can buy the Nokia 6131 NFC and in the near future as well the Nokia 6212 Classic. Other: BenQ T80, Motorola L7 (SLVR) NFC, Samsung SGH-D500E NFC, Samsung SGH-X700n (brick) NFC, Sagem-Orga my700X NFC, Nokia 3220 + NFC Shell and some Kyocera models.
So it's just in new phones by most of the major makers then.
Alright kids, forget QRCodes then, get ready for NFC. I can't wait to see what comes next; bring on the internet of things!
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Spanish brand Keruve has come out with a GPS device designed to keep an eye out for Alzheimer's patients.
The system consists of a special bracelet and a PSP like handheld device that can show the location of the person wearing the bracelet. Speaking of the bracelet; it is water resistant and it can only be taken off using a special tool.
According to Engadget "it can also apparently fall back on cell tower triangulation (otherwise known as A-GPS) provide a location when regular GPS is unavailable".
So what we have here is a device perfect not just for finding your favourite senile uncle, but also for any would-be stalker, controlling spouse, un-trusting parent, or anyone else who just can't bare to not know where someone is.
That's the Con side. The Pro being, you could stalk yourself, ie lifelogging. And I am sure this could be incorporated into some neat RL/ARG games.
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From Natural News:
A Rhode Island school district has announced a pilot program to monitor student movements by means of radio frequency identification (RFID) chips implanted in their schoolbags.
The Middletown School District, in partnership with MAP Information Technology Corp., has launched a pilot program to implant RFID chips into the schoolbags of 80 children at the Aquidneck School. Each chip would be programmed with a student identification number, and would be read by an external device installed in one of two school buses. The buses would also be fitted with global positioning system (GPS) devices.
Parents or school officials could log onto a school web site to see whether and when specific children had entered or exited which bus, and to look up the bus's current location as provided by the GPS device.
I am all for the future, but not when it is being driven by Fear.
That being said, it would be cool to have a screensaver that shows your child and pet running around on a GoogleMap.
thanks for the tip-off Ryan Jarrell!
Still wondering what John Reinhardt's book Spymeworld was about? It's almost certainly a riff on Bruce Sterling's "spime" concept. And what's that? Here – let Bruce tell you all about it.
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Fort Severn (1808-1865) - A U.S Army Second System coastal fort established in 1808 in near Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland. Transferred to the Navy in 1845 and regarrisoned by the U.S. Army in 1861, abandoned in 1865.
Fort Severn History
Fort Severn was built out as a circular masonry structure enclosed by a 14 foot stone wall. The fort mounted some eight to twelve cannons on a platform just below the parapets. At the center of the enclosure was a brick magazine. The post was located on the south bank of the Severn River at Windmill point.
On 15 Aug 1845 the U.S. Army transferred the site of Fort Severn to the U.S. Navy for use as the U.S. Navy School (now the United States Naval Academy). Structures transferred to the Navy included the Fort, the Commander's Quarters, officer quarters, enlisted barracks, a hospital and support buildings. The U.S. Army garrisoned the fort during the U.S. Civil War and abandoned it at the end of the war.
The United States Naval Academy used the post until it was demolished in 1909. The former site is now occupied by Bancroft Hall.
Current Status
Site is a part of the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) Database Entry:
- Name: Fort Severn Type: Historical Class: Military ID: 1709698
- Location: Anne Arundel County, Maryland, US, FIPS Code: 24003
- Latitude: 38.9838889, Longitude: -76.4844444, Elevation: 7 Map: Annapolis
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- Roberts, Robert B., Encyclopedia of Historic Forts: The Military, Pioneer, and Trading Posts of the United States, Macmillan, New York, 1988, 10th printing, ISBN 0-02-926880-X, page 389
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Weird problem when sending email from a PHP form.
I've got this online registration for that will send a confirmation email back to the user.
The problem is that when the email is send from the form it will show "firstname.lastname@example.com"
Problem with this is that there is no SPF record for this, causing some registrations not to get to the user (hotmail does not accept mail when SPF is wrong)
Now my HOSTNAME is host.domainname.tld, so I thought by adding host.domainname.tld to the existing SPF record for domainname.tld would fix it.
Wrong.. The problem is still their.
The problem is the from: firstname.lastname@example.com
I think if it would read email@example.com that all is okay!
I've had a look at PHP.ini, but see nothing where I can set this.
Anyone here who might know how to fix this problem?
This is the data from the: mail.info file
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I have changed the domainname.tld, the email_address, an_email_address and the IP: 126.96.36.199
When sending from the PHP form:
Well, you could set a sender in the PHP form.
Can you post the php code?
What you additianlly can do is to set the -f parameter for sendmail in the php.ini to fix set the from address, wich is a real from address and no x-from address...
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Well I splitted my lines of the header with \r\n instead of only \n but I'm note sure if there was a change or not...
So my header var looks e.g. sth like this, if I don't use Pear's Mail class.
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Thanks for the input, but I found the problem!
In the mail function I had to replace: mail("$recipient","$subj","$body","$headers"); with mail("$recipient","$subj","$body","$headers","-f$from");
(note the -f and $from)
All is working fine now..
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Save up to 70% of your water consumption with this ingenious automatic, touch-free Auto Spout. Easy to install, it simply attaches on to your existing tap. The infrared sensors mean that there is no need to turn taps on and off; when you want to wash your hands just move them under the Auto Spout and this will activate the water-flow, making it not only convenient but also a hygienic alternative to a conventional tap. Comes with full instructions. It requires 4 x AAA batteries which are not included. This is suitable for most modern taps but will not work with pull-out faucets, showerheads, or taps that have a square outlet.
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Valve Parts: Silicone Rubber, Stainless Steel
Plastic SteelAccessories: NBR Rubber + Plastic Steel Thread Adapter
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Does not work with taps that have a square outlet, pull-out faucets, or showerheads
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It works
This review is from: Auto Spout RS-2001 Touch-Free for Bathroom & Kitchen Faucets
Pros: You can turn off the sensor and let it faucet work like before.
Cons: The connections are plastic, need some teflon White tape/insulator around the connections or will drip or you can damage the plastic connections if you turn to much to avoid the drip.
Other Thoughts: Expensive, will have to wait to purchase other to the next sale.
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This review is from: Auto Spout RS-2001 Touch-Free for Bathroom & Kitchen Faucets
Pros: Functions properly. Water dispenses with hand movement. Shuts off quickly.
Cons: Will not stay on faucet. Plastic adapter is a weak point. Threads will not hold unit onto faucet. Either the water pressure alone or a minor bump to unit causes auto spout to fall off.
Other Thoughts: Tried to install on a variety of faucets and the problem is the same. Auto spout falls off. Major fault with the threaded plastic adapter.
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This review is from: Auto Spout RS-2001 Touch-Free for Bathroom & Kitchen Faucets
Pros: Not many although it did work just not good enough
Cons: Bought two of these and just could not get either one to seal on 2 different sinks dripped around spout, ended up stripping the plastic threads on one
Other Thoughts: maybe i needed a thicker washer and is most likely the case but it should have had one with the kit, i am a very forgiving person but i just cannot recommend this just too cheap if it had metal around fitting i think i could have worked with it to get it to work
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This review is from: Auto Spout RS-2001 Touch-Free for Bathroom & Kitchen Faucets
Pros: None, was not able to install.
Cons: I was not able to install the spout even though I have almost identical bathroom faucet that pictured on the box. The supplied rubber washer for the thread adapter is thicker than needed, because of that any attempt to attach the unit to the faucet was unsuccessful. I guess need to buy a set of assorted washers and try again.
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This review is from: Auto Spout RS-2001 Touch-Free for Bathroom & Kitchen Faucets
Pros: eazy to install,helps on saving water,elegant piece,nice to have. matter of fact i bought 2 after that.
Cons: none so far, except for the plastic attatchment that goes to the faucet,will nice if it was longer and made of more durable material.
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Works well
This review is from: Auto Spout RS-2001 Touch-Free for Bathroom & Kitchen Faucets
Pros: I got this today and installed it immediately on my kitchen sink to check it out. Easy install with pretty good instructions if you need it. Works as it should (both on and off promptly) and gives a good stream of water for my sink.
Cons: Made of plastic, as I expected. I think that might be a weakness in a commercial application. At the price I paid for it on sale, not enough to take an egg off.
Other Thoughts: Have you seen what auto faucets sell for? This makes this particular water saving tech affordable. I'll see how well it holds up.
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Braves struggle again in 5-2 loss to Cardinals
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ST. LOUIS -- Atlanta Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez has started hitting his pitcher in the No. 8 spot in the batting order to try and generate offense.
After watching his team held to two runs or fewer for the 18th time in a 5-2 setback to St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night, Gonzalez joked that he may have to revert to more extreme measures.
"Well, we can hit the pitcher fourth," Gonzales said when asked what he could do to help his team score more runs.
Kidding aside, Gonzalez does feel that the pieces are in place for the offense to be successful.
"We've got a talented club and teams go through this stuff," Gonzalez said. "We haven't even started busting like we're capable of. Sooner or later, we'll start swinging."
The Braves' Chris Johnson went 2 for 4 with a run scored. Johnson is batting .377 (20 for 53) in May.
While Johnson has been hot, his teammates have not. The Braves have lost 11 of 16.
"We've just got to keep going," Johnson said. "It's tough. Obviously, we're frustrated and we want to put some crooked numbers up there. We can't force it. We have to stay the course and keep working."
Allen Craig had three hits, drove in a run and scored twice and Lance Lynn allowed two runs over seven innings to lead the Cardinals.
Lynn (5-2) allowed seven hits walked two and struck out three. He seemed to get stronger as the game went on.
Carlos Martinez retired the Braves on four pitches in the eighth and Trevor Rosenthal set down the side in order for his 12th save in 13 opportunities.
Matt Carpenter and Kolten Wong had two hits each and scored a run for St. Louis. Matt Holiday, Matt Adams and Yadier Molina all drove in a run for the Cardinals.
St. Louis finished the game without manager Mike Matheny and center fielder Peter Bourjos, both of whom were ejected by home plate umpire Sean Barber at the end of the fourth inning for arguing balls and strikes
"I loved to see the fire and the fight that Peter showed there," Matheny said. "Frustrated and knew a couple of pitches didn't get called to what he thought was the strike zone in big situations. You can't take the emotions out of these guys."
Ervin Santana (4-1) took his first loss as a member of the Braves. Santana lasted five innings and allowed five runs and 10 hits with one walk and three strikeouts.
St. Louis broke open a 2-2 tie by scoring three times in the fifth. With one out, Carpenter and Wong singled. Holliday followed with an RBI double down the right field line to score Carpenter. Wong scored on Craig's single to left and Molina made it 5-2 with a sacrifice fly.
The Braves took a 1-0 lead in the second on a two-out RBI single by Tyler Pastornicky, but the Cardinals tied it in the bottom of the inning on Adams' RBI double. After the Braves took a 2-1 lead in the fourth on Andrelton Simmons' 6-4-3 double play ball, the Cardinals tied it in the bottom of the frame when Craig scored from third on Santana's wild pitch with two outs.
"It's frustrating because every time we had the lead, we have to put zeroes on the board," Santana said. "It's frustrating and it's my fault."
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In its course around the Sun, the planet Venus overtakes the Earth every 1.6 years. It then passes between Earth and the Sun. But not on every occasion the planet is seen passing exactly in front of the Sun. Because the orbit of Venus is slightly tilted, the planet usually passes above or below the solar disk when it overtakes Earth. Very rarely we are granted to see Venus projected unto the Sun as a small, black silhouette. This so-called transit of Venus will happen on June 5 and 6, 2012 for the very last time this century.
The rarest of astronomical phenomena
You may be familiar with some well known, but rare phenomena astronomers can predict in our solar system: the comet of Halley returns every 75 to 76 years and will come into view again in 2061. The planet Mercury is seen roughly every 3 to 13 years in front of the solar disk. A total lunar eclipse occurs less than twice a year. But a transit of Venus is much rarer: they occur in a pattern that repeats every 243 years, with pairs of transits eight years apart separated by long gaps of 121.5 years and 105.5 years. The last pair was in 1874/1882, the current pair is 2004/2012 and the next pair is scheduled for 2117/2125. So, this year's transit of Venus is your last chance to see this phenomenon – it will be your grandchildren who will watch he next one!
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Venus is about the same size as the Earth, but even though the planet is nearest to Earth at the time of a transit, it still looks very small at that distance. During the transit, Venus can be seen from Earth as a small black disk moving across the face of the Sun. It takes about 6 hours for the planet to move from the left side of the Sun (ingress) to the right side (egress).
When the transit is about to commence, the planet comes into contact with the disc of the Sun. The planet then enters slowly upon the disc of the Sun until it touches the solar limb on the inside. From this point Venus advances across the Sun's disc and when the planet's black silhouette reaches the other side it touches the limb of the Sun on the inside first. Then the planet begins to pass off the Sun's disc and finally comes into contact with the solar limb for the last time and the transit is at an end.
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The transit of Venus lasts for about 6 hours and occurs on Tuesday June 5 and Wednesday June 6. When you're living in North America, you will see the first part of the transit before sunset on June 5. European observers will see the last part of the transit after sunrise on June 6. When you're in the Pacific, East Asia and above the Arctic Circle, you can see the transit in its entirety. The following map shows the world visibility of the transit:
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Basically, you can observe the transit in two ways: either by direct viewing (unaided eye or through a pair of binoculars or a telescope), or by indirect viewing (projecting the Sun's image). Either way, you should be cautious not to look at the Sun without proper protection: the Sun's light is so intense, it blinds you instantly if you do.
Direct viewing can already be done with special eclipse shades. Venus will be just large enough to discern its silhouette on the Sun. If you are planning to use binoculars or a telescope to watch the event, you should apply a special solar filter to the front end. These devices will provide a magnified image of the Sun, so you can follow the transit up close.
When you want allow large crowds to watch the transit, projecting the Sun's image is more convenient. You can use binoculars or a telescope to do this. Building your own Sun Funnel makes it impossible for someone to look accidently through the eyepiece.
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What to look for
Every astronomical phenomenon has its own signature features: solar eclipses have Bailey's Beads, lunar eclipses have the reddish hue of the moon. What about the transit of Venus? Does it have any special phenomena worth looking for? There are several, and we will mention the two most important here. Both happen at the start and the end of the transit.
When the disk of Venus is only partially on the disk of the Sun, a thin arc of light can be seen around the part that is off the Sun. This effect is called the aureole. It's sunlight scattered by the dense atmosphere of Venus. First observed in 1761, it proved the existence of such an atmosphere.
When Venus touches the solar limb on the inside, a greyish hue lasting a couple of seconds can be seen between the limbs of the Sun and Venus. This effect is known as the black drop. It arises from the blurring by the earth's atmosphere and the diffraction of light in the telescope. In history, this effect formed a great hindrance for astronomers to determine the times of the transit's start and end with great accuracy. Its cause was a mystery for a long time, until a full explanation was found from the observations of the 2004 transit of Venus.
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International projects you can join
Watching the transit of Venus together with others adds to this special experience. Working together with people all across the world will make it a lasting memory, not only for yourself, but for future generations as well. There are several international observing projects you can join.
Measure the Sun's distance – This project aims at recreating a historical experiment. After a call by Edmond Halley (yes, the same guy of the comet), astronomers observed the times of the beginning and end of the transit from places far apart in order to find the distance to the Sun by means of trigonometry. In the eighteenth and nineteenth century this experiment induced many hazardous and epic voyages, of which James Cook's 1769 voyage to Tahiti is the best known example. By now the distance to the Sun has been measured accurately using radar, and the experiment has lost it's scientific significance. But for amateurs it's still a great challenge to recreate these measurements with today's technology: a special free phone app allows you to join the project.
Experimental archaeology – Do you own an antique telescope? Than you are invited to join an experimental archaeology project. Reading the historical accounts of astronomers of yesteryear, questions about their observations of the transit of Venus arise. For example, it's not quite clear whether some eighteenth century astronomers actually saw the aureole or if they observed an illusion caused by the poor quality of their optical equipment. Carefully watching the 2012 transit of Venus with antique telescopes may help to resolve these issues.


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I've posted on here before, and even though I said I wanted natural, I kept researching other aspects, just to learn about epi's, etc. Well, I talked to one of the MWs at the practice today during my appt. She is a tell it like it is kind of lady.
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hass2001:This is always how I felt about natural birth. Either you are in or out 100%. All my friends have gone the "see how it goes" route without doing any research and have ended up with the epi. I am filling my mind with as much info and techniques as I can so I can have the birth I want!
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The plotting of this book was magnificent. It's really rare for that to be something I latch onto in any novel, but here I loved it. There was a good mystery that was well foreshadowed without the answers being obvious. The pacing was perfect – you could feel Cassel's anticipations and frustrations because the roadblocks were thrown up for the readers as much as they were for him. And, most importantly for me, it was a good vehicle to let the characters come alive because they were always doing things. There were things happening, and, as strange as this may sound, that is something that seems to have slipped away in YA novels in favor of longing looks and conversations about Feelings.
And part of that plot was Cassel's journey. His "self-discovery" (I always feel lame when I use that phrase, but that's what it is!) is so well integrated into the plot and what's going on around him that it doesn't feel like all you're reading is an emotional reaction. He takes charge – not always well – but he does and it worked so well with the rest of the book.
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The background characters were very well drawn as well. It's hard in a book where the main character's family members are the "villains" to walk the line between total emotional detachment and turning a blind eye. Cassel knows what his family is and who they are, but they're his family. He's not going to help them or let them do things he thinks are wrong, but at the end of the day they're still his family. His struggle to reconcile those two things was one of my favorite parts of this book.
White Cat is one of the best books I've read this year. It's dark and ominous and mysterious while still having some of the best written characters I've read in a young adult book. It's the perfect balance between the nitty gritty of a criminal life, the fantasy of the curse workers, and the coming-of-age story of Cassel. I've re-read pieces of this book more than once since I bought it, and I would consider doing some very, very bad things to be able to read the sequel, Red Glove, omgrightnow.
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Thanks for the review, I've been seeing this book around and for some reason I never get it. I guess I just think it won't be that great of a book even though I've seen a couple of really great reviews of it. Anyways, if I could have ONE magical skill, it would definitely be the ability to apparate! It's just so fucking convenient and I find myself wishing I could apparate almost daily. Thanks for the giveaway!
Holly Black is one of my favorite authors (right up there with Tamora Pierce and Naomi Novik) and though I haven't had a chance to pick up White Cat yet, I'm excited about reading it! I can't wait to get my hands on the book and read the newest story Holly Black have weaved. I loved her work in Tithe, Valiant, and Ironside. I loved the characters in those stories and the plot she weaved and I can't wait to read White Cat.
If I could have only one magical skill, I think it would be… The ability to say suggest something, capture that person's will, and have them unable to turn it down. It could be used in a wide manner, from suggesting to someone that you were never there and have them forget seeing you there, to suggesting more malicious things– like convincing someone to give you their money or to even jump off a bridge. It would be a terrible responsibility to have and one could be either good or evil with this power. The question is how they would use it and if they would do the right thing.
I would certainly question my own morals and my own self if I had a gift that powerful… Especially if I was angry about something.
Great giveaway. I missed the signing in Toronto last week and I really wanted to be there. I haven't read White Cat yet, but am a very big fan of Holly Black. Loved your review.
If I were to have a magic ability I would want to be able to change items into other items…. like a piece of junkmail into a book, or a piece of cheese into a new pet mouse. Could be fun.
Really want to read this book. Your point about how "they were always doing things" really spoke to me as I agree, this is sometimes lacking in YA books.
If I could have only one magical ability… I don't know, to fly, maybe? I think that would be very cool
I absolutely loved White Cat! I couldn't believe it when I got it from the library and there was no wait list (no one else wanted to read it). Anyway, if I would have an ability, I think I'd take a page out of White Cat and be a luck worker. That way, I'd give good luck to others and always get back good luck for myself. It's a win-win situation!
Being unemployed for more than a year, I haven't gotten around to purchasing this book. I'm hoping to win it or get it for a Solstice gift. Holly Black is a great author and I'm looking forward to getting my hands on this book. As far as a magical ability, I'd like to be able to teleport. Myself, my friends, things and so on. Teleporting would be very handy.
It's been awhile since I last read anything by Holly Black, but the concept of curse working intrigues me (and for some reason I'm getting magical!mafia-esque vibes. I think it must be the whole criminal family thing.)
I'd love to have the magical ability to take a mental image of something and then bring it into reality–kind of like a 3D printer.
Oh my gosh, I loved this book so much.
I loved White Cat! I think it would be cool to have the ability to transform things like Cassel I think it would be fun to transform people into random objects. With their permission of course I would also like to be able to turn myself into an animal, I think that would be fun hehe.
Sorry, last comment blew. I got off work, though, and am procrastinating from nanowrimo.. so I figured I'd comment again.
White Cat is one of those books that I can't get out of my mind. It's not that Cassel's power is so super cool to me, or that any one individual aspect of the book rocks my world… It's how it all came together.
The fact that Cassel was the transmogrifier (made that word up) blew my mind. Blew. my. mind.
I was so happy. Like not because it was a rejoicing moment, but just because I honestly did not predict the things that happened in this book, and they still fit flawlessly together.
GOD. SO GOOD. I CAN'T EVEN. Time for a reread.
Man… comment #3… I only expect one entry though, I swear. I just didn't see that there was contest until right now.
If I could have any magical skill I'd want to be an emotion worker, I think. Although the blowback would suck.
I love Holly Black; TITHE is one of my favorite books of the last several years. I've heard nothing but good about WHITE CAT and can't wait to read it! Am especially glad to hear it's got a great plot, as I and my writer friends are all obsessed with plot at the moment.
As for magical ability I'd want: at first I thought I'd like to write wonderful books by magic: exactly what I dream of — or better — without effort. Just have them bubble forth magically and enchant everyone. But somehow, that feels too much like cheating, and also I suspect if it happened magically, without effort, I'd be missing the best part of writing!
So now I'm torn. Maybe I'd like the ability to make wonderful music, and enchant everyone to either dance or fall into a dream as they listened to it. Or to fly. Yeah.
I love basically love YA novels with male narrators… such a wonderful review!!! I would love to enter this contest
Hmm, as for the magical ability: does being smart count? Because I'd love to be smart and stuff… or be great at writing.. but I dont think that counts. Honestly, I think i'd say the cliched choice of reading minds, except for this type of mind-reading doesn't mean my head is bombarded with other peoples thoughts, more like selective (both person and time-wise) mindreading. interesting question!
Awesome review and giveaway! If I could have any superpower it would probably be the ability to travel in time (without messing up the space/time continuum). That way I could meet all my favorite people and relive fun moments in life. ^.^
Love Holly Black, and I am looking forward to reading this one! As for magical ability…that's a tough
one, since it seems like many would have unforeseen or unintended consequences. Maybe the ability
to calm?
That's a hard question to answer! But if I had to choose something, I'd want a magical power that would make people happy all the time!
Holly Black is definitely my favorite writer right now. She's amazing; I really can't wait for Red Glove.
Telekinesis, definitely. Not because I'm lazy (although I must admit that I am) but just because it would be awesome.
I haven't read anything by Holly since Tithe and I am just beyond thrilled to see another series. I hope to read this one soon.
What kind of magical ability would I want either to read minds, because people seem to think EVERYONE can do that so I actually want to do it. Or getting to a place far away or into another room quickly. I don't know what that ability is called. I've always thought instant transmission like Goku does in Dragon Ball Z <—anime nerd. :p
I have yet to read this book! I wish I had the ability to immediately get wherever I wanted to go. My family lives 4000 miles away and it'd be awesome to be able to visit anytime! Lol awesome contest by they way! Good luck everyone and congrats to whom ever wins!
I love Holly Black's work and I love faeries, but this book was great even without the faeries lol.
If I could have a magical power I'd want to be able to capture people's minds so they'll do what I want them too!!!
I was able to kind of meet Holly last week during an event. She was a hilarious presenter!
If I had a magical power, I would like to be able to fly…and fly fast, too, if I wanted, so travel was really easy!
This book is certainly on my reading list, every Holly Black book should be on everyone's reading list in my opinion.
As for powers….I would like the ability to see to the past. By touching the raw building (Ie raw brick work, or steel work) be able to see back to what everything looked like at any historical point in that building's history. Like watching its video history. i wouldn't want to interact, then there is the whole risk of changing the future – right? – but to see a city any time in its past would be AMAZING!
Thanks for the great review…
If I could have one power, I would want to be a healer, be able to heal anything, of course their would be consequences but it would be soooo worth it.
White Cat is my favorite book by Holly Black- it was so amazing
If I could have a magical power I would want to be able to read minds, however, I would want to be able to turn it off or on when I want to otherwise I think it would drive me crazy.
Holly Black is very much my favorite, even though I have now reached the ancient age of 22, aka I really shouldn't be wandering around the Teen Book section anymore. This new series is an adequate replacement for my addiction to the Tithe realm, her writing has certainly changed, and i enjoy the new edge.
Oops, silly me. magical skill…… flying would be lovely, i've always wanted to be able to do that since i was little
I loved this book! I don't own a copy of it, but I have read it before. I loved Cassel! Great review. I think it would be tough to choose a magical skill. I think being able to teleport or dissaparate (HP!) would be awesome. Then I would not have to commute every day to work. It would be wonderful. seescootread[at]gmail[dot]com
I too had never read Holly before White Cat. The fact that Cassel is imperfect is the draw. He is a normal person with flaws. If I had a power I'd want it to be compulsion. It would be so nice to have people do what I tell them to do when I tell them to do it.
I've been dying to read White Cat! I'd love to win. Thanks for the giveaway!
My magical ability would be teleportation (or aparation, depending on what book you're reading). I have spent enough time driving and flying to get places, and I think teleportation would open up the entire world to people who wouldn't otherwise be able to travel. It also makes it so you don't spent days of your free time stuck in an airplane. I mean, how cool would it be to say "I think I'd like to go to Ireland today" and just go there for an afternoon. OK, now I'm starting to feel sad that I can't do this…
I. Would want the ability to change my appearance to whatever I wanted. I would never have a bad hair day again.
I'd definitely want flight. It sounds generic, but most other abilities would backfire on you, I think. Being able to fly would be both magically joyful, and practical.
I have not yet read this book but have been dying to!! It sounds so intriguing! I think I would want the ability to capture a person's special abilities for a while. Then I could truly accomplish anything (as long as I found the right person with the abilities I needed!) Thank you so much for doing this!!!
Great giveaway! The magical power I would love to have would be the ability to be in two places at once. I`d get fun stuff and work done!


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In the expedition world, the North and South Pole mark two of the most extreme places on our planet. Both are known for being difficult to reach, with explorers facing dangerously cold temperatures, consistently high winds, fierce blizzards and a myriad of other challenges just to stand at 90° north or south respectively. But the Poles aren't the only places on the planet that are known for extreme cold and a team of intrepid adventurers has just launched an epic road trip to visit another one. They're headed toward a destination that has been dubbed the "Pole of Cold," which just so happens to be the coldest inhabited place on the planet.
The Pole of Cold team left London last week on what promises to be quite a road trip. Setting off from the Royal Geographical Society in their Land Rover Defender, they will now make an 18,000+ mile round-trip journey overland to Oymyakon, a remote outpost located in the farthest reaches of Siberia. The tiny village holds the distinction of being the coldest permanently inhabited place on Earth. It has gotten so cold there in fact that temperatures once dropped to a bone chilling -89.8° F.
The leader of the team is Felicity Aston, a veteran of polar expeditions and the only woman to make a solo traverse of Antarctica. She is joined by Gisli Jonsson, an expert mechanic who will be charged with keeping the team's vehicle running even when they are in remote areas far from any settlements. The third member of the squad is Manu Palomeque, a photographer and filmmaker who will be documenting the journey.
After leaving London, the trio first drove across Northern Europe to Norway. Their current goal is to drive north cross the Arctic Circle and visit the northernmost point in Europe. Once they have achieved that objective, they'll turn back south, pass through Finland and eventually turn east toward Siberia and Oymakon. All told, the journey is expected to take roughly three months to complete, beginning and ending in London.
While undertaking a journey like this one simply for the sake of adventure has its appeal, the team has some other goals in mind as well. Along the way they hope to study how different cultures adapt to living in extremely cold environments and how their attitudes towards winter are shaped by the environment around them. Do those who live with the cold on an almost constant basis view it differently from those who have four seasons? Does winter mean something different for those who experience warm summers too? Those are the kinds of questions they'll be examining as they travel to the far ends of the Earth to experience just how cold things can be.
You can follow the Pole of Cold team's progress on their website and through their Facebook page and Twitter account. It should be an interesting and very cold journey.


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Everything for the X19 Braking system
A brake caliper bracket for the front or rear calipers for several Fiat and Lancia models. Contains caliper support springs.
Front brake caliper for 1500 models.
Please select NS (left) or OS (right) from drop down menu.
You can also choose from new or used units
Used units receive a £20 discount
The Used units will be checked and have new bleed screws fitted before being sent off, condition varies but they will always be working 100%
We can also offer an exchange service for you old calipers, please call for details. Please note new units can take upto 10 days to arrive to us as we only order these now when required.
01206 231103
New parts carry a 30% restocking charge and 20% if returned unless faulty.
Fiat X19 Brake fluid Cap
Anti-rattle springs for the front wheels of any model year 74-88 Fiat or Bertone X1/9.
sold in pairs, two required per wheel.
Stops the brake pads from rattling in clamps
Copper crush washer for both 1300 and 1500 models.
Brake Pipe Flaring Kit
A pair of brake caliper sliders for any model year Fiat X19.
longer type
Sold in pairs
Fiat X19 Cupro-Nickle Brake Pipe
25ft (7.5mtr) Length
Also have the brake pipe union nuts and pipe flaring tools in the brake section
Suitable for 7 or 8mm fittings (some 8mm fittings can be tight, lubricate fitting and place hose in hot water for a few minutes before fitting, secure in place with clamp)
Sold in 100mm lengths, (10 x 100mm lengths will give you 1mtr) Order as much as you like and will be sent as one length. So if you order 3 units you will receive a continuous 300mm length etc.
7.5mm ID x 13mm OD This is OEM equipment as used on BMW, Porsche, Mercedes to name a few OEM cars use this for resevoir feed hose, gravity feed to master cylinder from reservoir, suitable for all types of brake fluidThis is the only industry OEM supplied for brake fluid that supplier will give a Written Guarantee that this hose will not fail using with brake fluid.
Brake dust shield for the front for Fiat X1/9's
Used condition, and will be cleaned up before sending.
We can also chemically treat these, blast them off and respray them
if required, please enquire for costs.
Black Handled Handbrake for Fiat X19.
Fiat X19 Black rubber handbrake gator / Boot
Fully stainless steel brake hose kit, no rubbish plated fittings like some certain products on the market, this is the real deal.
4 x Stainless Steel Brake Lines
2 x Stainless Steel Banjo Bolts
6 x Copper Washers
These pipes will not flex and expand, like the rubber original equipment. They are made from PTFE lined Stainless Steel Reinforced hose that is coated in a clear protective covering. Which all helps to keep them clean and free from corrosion.
You will benefit from better braking performance using these pipes over the standard ones
Available in various colours, see colour chart pic (No Extra charge for colours)
Supplied as a set of four to replace all brake calipers.
Set of 4 x Brake Bleed Screws for hydraulic bleeding
All Fiat X19 Brake Calipers and Wheel Cylinders
Brand new fiat x19 brake master cylinder.
fits all x19 models
Tarox G88 Discs
227mm x 11mm x 56mm.
The G88 is probably the best known of all TAROX discs and the most instantly recognisable with its multiple radial grooves on the braking surface of the discs.
These grooves are designed to generate a turbine effect which dissipates heat build up, allowing the discs to run cooler and reducing the possibility of warping, vibration or cracking.
All G88 discs are heat treated for strength, hand finished to ensure the smoothest possible braking surface and TÜV approved
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Associate's to Bachelor's® Program FAQsGeneral Questions:
How long will it take to complete the program?
The amount of time it will take to complete your Bachelor's degree or Certificate program is within your control but depends upon several factors, including the number of credit hours transferred toward the degree and whether or not courses are taken consecutively. Regis University's College for Professional Studies (CPS) understands that busy adults benefit from learning and scheduling options designed to fit around work, family, and other life expectations. That is why we offer accelerated 8-week terms that give you the flexibility to set your own pace while you are earning your degree. The multiple start dates throughout the year allow you to focus on one or two courses at a time while still finishing your degree quickly and efficiently.
Is Regis University accredited, and where does it rank
among other universities?
Regis University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, one of the most recognized and transferrable accreditations acknowledged by the U.S. Department of Education. Regis University is also a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Regis University consistently earns a top tier ranking as one of the best colleges and universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.
Where is Regis University located?
Regis University has called Denver, Colorado its home for more than 100 years, situated right alongside the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. We have multiple Colorado campus locations lining the Rocky Mountain Front Range for our students' convenience. Additionally, many of our programs can be completed online, allowing students to take courses without ever leaving the comfort of their home or community.
What does it mean that Regis University is a
"Jesuit" Institution?
The heritage and tradition of Jesuit education characterize the Regis University experience and mission, which encourages men and women of all ages to take leadership roles and to make a positive impact in a changing society. By fostering the continual search for truth, values, and a just existence, we are committed to encouraging each student to explore, dream, and discover a lifetime of personal and professional opportunities. Regis University stands proud alongside 28 universities and colleges nationwide, all of which exemplify the 500-year-old Jesuit tradition of academic rigor, intellectual exchange, and faculty commitment to each student's personal development.
What is the academic environment like at Regis?
Our small classes, consisting of 12 to 18 students, are taught by faculty who are experts in their fields. The intimate and collaborative academic atmosphere facilitates interaction among students and professors, turning the classroom into a professional forum to exchange information and ideas. The highly experienced faculty are working professionals who adjust their teaching to the demands of today's workplace, blending theory and experience into a real-world education, giving students a competitive edge in today's marketplace. CPS conveniently offers courses in a variety of learning formats, including campus-based and online classes, enabling our students to choose the format that best accommodates their own specific needs.
What should I do if I have questions?
You can contact an enrollment counselor by phone (800.707.2697) Monday-Thursday, 7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m. MT, and Friday, 7:00a.m. -5:00p.m. MT. You can contact an enrollment counselor by e-mail any time at email@example.com also.
How many credits can I transfer from my community college?
CPS allows students to transfer up to 90 credits from their community college for most programs. Visit our program and school-specific transfer guides to see what courses transfer, or contact an enrollment counselor to receive a free transcript evaluation. Additionally, you may be able to capitalize on your prior learning experiences and turn them into academic credit through Prior Learning Assessment or standardized testing ( CLEP, DSST).
Does Regis University CPS accept life experience for credit?
Regis University is one of more than 1,500 schools nationwide that awards credit for learning achieved through prior experiences. CPS offers two methods of assessing your prior learning.
- Prior Learning Assessment (Portfolio), which matches your life and work experiences to college course descriptions with the help of a portfolio specialist. You may earn up to 45 credit hours through this program. In the Prior Learning Assessment course (ED202), you will learn how to demonstrate your previous learning for college credit and produce your portfolio.
- Credit-by-Exam programs (CLEP, DSST, and Challenge Exams), which allow you to demonstrate your knowledge in a particular subject area through standardized tests. The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) and The DANTES Subject Standardized Test (DSST) are national testing programs. Challenge Exams have been developed by Regis faculty and are based on specific Regis courses.
There are fees for the portfolio and testing options, but they are generally less expensive than aggregate tuition expenses. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information on any of these options.
If I am earning an Associate's of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree,
can I still transfer to Regis?
Regis recognizes many types of Associate's degrees, including A.A.S. degrees; however, the transfer institution's accreditation determines the type of credits that can be applied toward your Bachelor's degree. Typically, an A.A.S. degree is a technical or vocational credential. Students who are earning an A.A.S. degree have two pathways for a Baccalaureate degree: a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.). If you want to earn a B.S., credits from a regionally accredited community college will be counted toward your Core Courses, Foundational Courses, and Electives requirements. You must complete the Technical Occupational Specialty (TOS) credits as indicated on the transfer guide prior to application in order for your technical/vocational credits to be applied toward degree requirements. A student can then be concurrently enrolled to finish the 60-90 credits at the community college while starting on the Bachelor's degree at Regis. If you want to earn a B.A.S., you must earn the A.A.S. degree before applying to Regis because of the TOS credit transfer policy.
The Regis University policy states that A.A.S. students will be evaluated on a course by course basis; students must have received a grade of C- or better, and the course content must be comparable. For institutions that are not regionally accredited, only the technical/vocational coursework will be evaluated for transferability. Any student is also welcome to obtain a free unofficial transcript evaluation after completion of 30 credit hours, regardless of the pathway. Your enrollment counselor will guide you, so it is important to contact them early in the transfer process.
When should I apply for admission to the Associate's to
Bachelor's® Program?
Apply to Regis University as soon as possible so you can maximize all the benefits available to you. Students who are accepted into Regis can start working with an advisor on a degree plan from the start. Applying and being accepted will lock in the degree program requirements. By applying early you will have two options: starting Regis coursework right away or deferring your first course start date. Your Regis advisor can guide you through the rest of your community college coursework and advise you about portfolio and testing out of classes immediately also. This is a great way to expedite earning your degree and will help ensure a seamless transfer of your community college coursework toward your Bachelor's degree.
How do I apply for admission to start working with an advisor?
Regis University accepts applications for admission year-round, and we offer multiple start dates throughout the year. On our Admissions Requirements page, we outline the requirements for Undergraduate Admission, including admission to the undergraduate Teacher Education degree program, and provide links to the online application forms, admissions essay instructions, and a copy of the current academic calendar. If questions arise at any point during the application process, please do not hesitate to contact an enrollment counselor for assistance.
What are the tuition rates, and what types of financial aid
or scholarships are offered?
CPS undergraduate tuition rates for the 2013-2014 academic year can be found by visiting our Tuition page. Our Scholarships page includes information about our financial aid options in the form of grants, loans, and scholarships.
When will decisions be made on scholarships?
The scholarship committee typically meets the month following the scholarship deadline to determine recipients and will notify candidates by mail mid-August.
Who can I appeal to in reference to the scholarship requirements?
The requirements of the scholarships are firm in order to be fair to all applicants. There are no appeals for the scholarship requirements. However, if there are questions as to a student's eligibility or understanding of the scholarship requirements, the student should call his or her enrollment counselor.
Can I fax my scholarship application?
At this time, original letters of recommendation and transcripts are required; therefore, facsimile copies will not be accepted.
Can you tell me if Regis has received all of my paperwork required for the scholarship (i.e. transcripts, recommendations, etc.)?
The student can mail their application paperwork with a return receipt requested by the mail service. In addition, the student can confirm with his or her previous institutions that the transcripts were sent to Regis University.
When I apply for scholarships, can you use my official
transcripts that you received when I was admitted or do you need a separate copy?
Due to FERPA regulations, the Scholarship Selection Committee does not have access to a student's official transcripts that have been entered into the Regis system. Consequently, you will need to submit a separate copy of your official transcripts if they are required as part of the scholarship application.
I applied and was admitted to Regis a year ago,
but I've only been taking classes at my Community College with a
consortium agreement and haven't taken any Regis classes. Am I still
eligible to apply for scholarships?
Yes. As long as you have not yet taken a course at Regis, you are still eligible to apply for the community college scholarships. Students can start classes summer semester and still apply for the scholarship in July of that same year – however, while students are permitted to enroll and take classes summer semester, scholarships will be awarded during the month of August for classes starting fall or spring semester.
I am not a CPS student; can I still apply for these scholarships?
Applicants for CPS, RHCHP, or Regis College are all eligible for the Community College Scholarship or the Provost Scholarship. The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is only for CPS students.
Can I still apply for the scholarships, even though I have already started taking courses at Regis?
The scholarship is only for new students to Regis University. Students can start classes summer semester and still apply for the scholarship in July of that same year – however, while students are permitted to enroll and take classes summer semester, scholarships will be awarded during the month of August for classes starting fall or spring semester.
I will not have the required 60 transfer credits by the July 18th scholarship deadline, but will by fall semester. Can I still apply for this year's scholarship or should I wait to apply until next year?
The goal of the scholarship is to have students finish their studies at the community college before starting with Regis University. An associate degree is usually a minimum of 60 credits hence the requirement. If a student is currently enrolled in classes at an accredited institution which will give the student a total of 60 or more credits by fall semester, the student can apply now for the scholarship.
If I do not start at Regis University immediately do I lose the scholarship?
The scholarship is awarded for the current academic school year which entails: Fall Semester 2013, Spring Semester 2014, and Summer Semester 2014. Eligibility to keep the scholarship is 6-9 credit hours each semester (dependent on scholarship type).
Can I receive more than one of these scholarships?
No, scholarships cannot be "stacked." Additionally, scholarships may replace, but will not be awarded in addition to other Regis University scholarships.
What is considered commitment to the community?
A scholarship is awarded based in part on two essays provided by the student. One essay is the student's personal statement as to why he or she would like to continue his or her education at Regis. The other essay is a description of the volunteer work, community service activities, academic honors earned, and/or any leadership roles held. These are areas of example of commitment to the community.
Who can I contact for additional questions about general scholarship information?
Students should contact his or her enrollment counselor. They will be able to answer questions or be the resource between other Regis departments.


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Neal and Willie Bea Hall Davis celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 23 at home with friends and family.
The couple was married Aug. 23, 1952, in Ft. Valley. Their daughters are Eva Davis and Cassandra Davis of Valdosta and Dr. Joy Davis of Miami, Fla. Their granddaughters are Kathryn Pitts of Lovejoy, Victoria Copeland of Valdosta and Attorney Elizabeth Davis of Atlanta.
Neal Davis is a deacon and his wife a mother (deaconess) at Union Cathedral in Valdosta.


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