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America 2014: People, Power, Politics (FY103.2)Amy Widestrom, Historical and Political StudiesThis class examines American politics and society through the lens of the 2014 midterm elections, and the most recent presidential election. Using a variety of materials from different academic disciplines, including mass and new media sources, films and political satire, popular fiction and nonfiction writing, and academic texts, students will develop an understanding of what it means to be a citizen in the United States today. The goal of this course is to encourage students to think about their community and the opportunities each individual has to influence American politics and society. BACK TO LIST
Apocalypse: The End of Days, Yet Again? (FY103.3)Kathleen Pearle, HistoryFrom ancient times to the present, cultures across the globe have represented Creation as the Beginning of Days. Likewise, many cultures – ancient through contemporary -- have envisioned the End of Days on earth as the climax and resolution of a prodigious struggle between the forces of good and evil: the Apocalypse. Students will first investigate the visions and messages of pre-modern apocalyptic communities. In the second part of the course we will examine the transformation, as well as the commercialization, of apocalyptic images and revelations in modern times. This seminar includes a museum trip, film viewings and a Last Supper. BACK TO LIST
Beyond The Broadway Blockbuster: Exploring Thoughtful Theater (FY103.5)Jonathan Shandell, Theater There's nothing wrong with feel-good Broadway-style musicals. But at its finest, theater is a serious art that provokes ambitious thinking, self-examination and social engagement. This seminar exposes students to thoughtful dramatic productions on the Arcadia campus and around Philadelphia, explores the creative process involved in staging serious drama, and examines how Philadelphia-area artists are using the stage to engage with the vital political, cultural and social questions of our time. Students attend performances, speak with theater artists, and develop critical skills for analyzing what is seen on stage. BACK TO LIST
Bodies In Motion: Foundation For Physical Therapy (FY103.6) Amy Miller, Physical TherapyWhat is movement? What is the relationship between anatomical structure and function? How is movement acquired? What alters movement? What is physical ability and disability? This seminar introduces students to the science of movement and bioengineering as tools for analysis and adaptation. Visual observation of different kinds of human motion within varied locations and contexts serves as the framework for discussion of the individual's, society's and science's approaches to the concept of physical ability. Strategies to address mismatches in physical ability and environmental demands underscores the seminar topics as students are guided toward an understanding of physically active individuals. BACK TO LIST
The Body Adorned: A Look at the Personal, Societal and Historical Context of Decorating Our Bodies (FY103.32)Catherine Adams, Art & DesignThis seminar will examine the varying ways in which we decorate and adorn our bodies. From the earliest evidence of mankind come depictions of bodies that are painted, pierced, scared, draped in elaborate clothing and decorated in jewelry. We will discuss examples of body art from different global cultures dating from prehistoric times to the present day. A common element across nearly every culture is the use of our own bodies as a means of communicating something about ourselves. With either permanent scars and tattoos or temporary decorations like make-up and jewelry, body art is often a way to define a person's role in society, identify a special occasion or rite of passage. With an added studio component, we will look more closely at how our contemporary methods of adornment are tied to this rich history while we experiment in creating our own items of decoration. Students will examine their own adornment practices and experiment in ways of changing how they appear. BACK TO LIST
Chocolate: From Montezuma To Madison Avenue (FY103.7)Scott Rawlins, Art & Design For many, chocolate is simply a sugary confection, but chocolate is a complex subject. Throughout its 3,000-year history, chocolate has been used as currency, as medicine, and as an aphrodisiac. The processing and manufacturing of cocoa products has evolved from the simple preparation of a cold beverage consumed by the Maya elite to the creation of artisan truffles sold at high-end boutiques in New York and Paris. The production of chocolate is an industry currently worth billions of dollars. Students in this seminar explore the natural and cultural histories of the cocoa bean and learn about chocolate cultivation, processing and marketing. BACK TO LIST
Choreographing The Word (FY103.8)Meredith Davis, English What moves us? How can we communicate despite psychological and physical barriers? How do we empathize with one another? The combination of movement and language leads to a higher level of understanding oneself and those around us. Students will learn, on an intro level, how to analyze poetry and explore how that can translate to movement. They will be introduced to various styles of poetry and dance and will analyze how the one can enhance the other. We will also look at the global community's influence on dance and explore what it means to label art forms as masculine/feminine, European/ethnic, and abled/disabled. The main goal will be the students' collaboration and class discussion as we explore how self-expression speaks through body and word. Students will attend local performances, both poetry readings and dance. No matter the level of ability, students will learn to creatively express themselves, gain an appreciation for these art forms as cultural markers, and explore how these art forms are integral parts of society. BACK TO LIST
CSI: Myths and Realities (FY103.9)Sheryl Van Horne, Criminal JusticeThis course introduces students to the criminal justice system, highlighting the inaccuracies of media portrayals like CSI. Through documentaries, readings, class discussions, court visits and guest lectures from people in the field, students will critically examine issues with forensic tools such as ballistics evidence, fingerprints, and techniques related to arson investigations. Students will analyze media presentations of the criminal justice system, culminating in a content analysis on the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation series.BACK TO LIST
Death on the Ice: Science, Ambition, Politics and Insanity at the Poles (FY103.10)Eric McCloy, Global Information ServicesExplore the brilliance, lunacy, patriotism, science, pseudo-science, heroism, disappointment, risk-taking, profit-making and spin-doctoring that surrounds our collective fascination with Polar exploration. Imagine: January 9, 1909, Ernest Shackleton's team stands 100 miles from the South Pole. Facing a dwindling food supply and a raging southern winter, they abandon the quest, race home and, barely outrunning starvation and blizzards, return to a hero's welcome. Two years later, Robert Falcon Scott faces the same decision, leads his team forward to the Pole, but in returning gets pinned down by an interminable blizzard and fails to outrun the starvation stalking behind. Who do you think made the right decision? BACK TO LIST
The Ethics of Harry Potter (FY103.11)Rick Arras, Computer Science & Math Do you wish you could apparate, play quidditch, or ride a hippogriff? In this seminar, students look at the Harry Potter books, not only as compelling stories but as an opportunity to examine their own values and notions of "right" and "wrong." Besides, the world isn't split into good people and Death Eaters. We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the power we choose to act on. That's who we really are. (Sirius Black) It is not our abilities that show what we truly are, it is our choices. (Albus Dumbledore) BACK TO LIST
Forensic Science: Shaping The World Of Justice (FY103.12)Marie Murphy, Biology Forensic science plays a key role in determining the innocence or guilt of a crime suspect. Learn about crime scene procedures, the techniques of fingerprinting, the procedure of an autopsy, the analysis of hair and fibers, and the use of DNA evidence. Practice making and learning to analyze blood splatter patterns. Explore the world of ballistics. Do a forensic facial reconstruction on a cast of a human skull. This seminar explores the ways in which a love of science can be combined with a commitment to service in the interests of justice and public safety. BACK TO LIST
Freshly Brewed: The World of Tea and Coffee (FY103.33)Dan Schall, EnglishHow do volcanoes end up in your cup of joe? Why is tea from Sri Lanka still called Ceylon? Find answers to these questions and more, and we look at the history, politics and art behind two of the world's most popular beverages. We will also "percolate" on the social influence of coffee and tea as we visit local coffee shops, attend traditional tea ceremonies, and explore what makes these drinks so important to the world.BACK TO LIST
From Rags to Riches and Back Again (FY103.13)Rachel Collins, EnglishRags to riches. Self-made millionaire. A house with a white picket fence. These are all pieces of the "American dream"--the master narrative that Americans like to tell about who we are and what we believe. But there's also a darker side to the story. Even though the American dream claims to be universal, it's actually highly raced, classed, and gendered, and from some perspectives it even resembles a nightmare. Throughout the semester we'll read novels and watch films that offer different perspectives on American dreams and American nightmares. As we explore the narratives articulated by everyone from the writers of the Declaration of Independence to the stars of The Real Housewives of New York City, we'll ask what these stories reveal about Americans and how they shape our sense of identity and possibility. BACK TO LIST
The Hero's Journey: Ancient Myth to Modern Day (FY103.14)Frankie Mallis, English Harry Potter, Katniss Everdeen, Frodo Baggins and Luke Skywalker all have something in common. They are all heroes and all of them set out on heroic journeys and quests that relate back to story structures found in ancient world myths. While entertaining, the fact that these myths repeat themselves over and over again in every religion, culture and even in Disney movies, shows the hero is something worth examining, and a crucial part of the human experience. This class will explore the hero in myth, literature, movies, pop culture, and in ourselves. We'll also begin to create our heroic myths following in the steps of J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien and more. We'll read from Joseph Campbell, Carl Jung, and also look at the feminine counterpart of the heroine's journey in myth and pop culture. BACK TO LIST
Making Moves: Strategic Nonviolence and Civil Disobedience in American Culture (FY103.15)Allyson McCreery, Historical and Political StudiesThroughout American history strategic nonviolence and civil disobedience have led to significant transformations in American political, economic, and social spheres. The strong force of activism in American culture, represented through actions such as peaceful protests and boycotts, has changed the course of American history. Civil rights and liberties often compose the platform of strategic nonviolence and civil disobedience as citizens exhibit resiliency in their efforts and motivations to change the status quo. This course will investigate why and how civil resistance works, noting both successes and failures across several decades from the Civil Rights Movement to current day. Utilizing primary and secondary sources, students will expose the role of the protestor in initiating change through demonstrations, boycotts, and other nonviolent measures. BACK TO LIST
Monsters in our Midst (FY103.16)Rhianon Visinsky & Antoinette Peters, EnglishAt the heart of this class lies the idea that every culture creates monsters in order to express those feelings that they find most disturbing. They are disturbing because they destroy the lines that we draw around everything that helps us make sense of our world. Whether they be vampires, witches, werewolves, or zombies, monsters are creatures that play beyond the borders and boundaries of what it means to be human, and yet constantly remind us that we are not all that different from them. This course will ask you to consider monstrous myths, novels, films, art, music, and other media within their cultural context and then examine how they function as a mirror for that culture's specific fears and desires. We will also take a look at how these monsters evolve to suit the changing needs of their audience. We will ask ourselves why we continue to encounter the same forms of monstrosity over and over in various forms. After all, monsters aren't real....or are they? BACK TO LIST
Must Love Dogs: An Exploration of the Human-Canine Relationship (FY103.17)Linda Pizzi, English In recent decades, our relationships with our canine companions have changed radically. Unlike prior generations, both dog-owners and scholars today accept that dogs possess intelligence, have emotions, and can communicate. Current studies indicate that dog-owners are generally healthier and happier than most. How do we know this? How have dogs and humans evolved together and changed each other? What are the social and psychological ramifications of living with dogs? These are just a few of the many questions we will tackle as we learn from biologists, anthropologists, psychologists, historians, ethologists, and each other about the human/canine relationship. BACK TO LIST
One With Nature (FY103.18)Chad Crisp, English This seminar will explore the relationship between nature and the human experience. We will work to define and develop our individual and collective "eco-wisdom," learning how our intellectual, spiritual, and physical well-being is interconnected with the well-being of the natural world. Topics will include current environmental concerns; natural land stewardship; historical, cultural, and mythical perspectives on nature; and outdoor ethics in relation to camping and hiking. Particular attention will be paid to our native ecosystem as students will identify and take action to address a local environmental issue during the semester. BACK TO LIST
Philly Cuisine: More than Just Cheese Steaks & Pretzels (FY103.35)Bernard Wilson, EnglishFrom our beginning as one of the earliest and largest cultural centers in America, to the present, Philadelphia has been home to one of the greatest melting pots in the new world. Each group not only arrived here, but also bought with it vestiges of its original country of origin. While the travelers anticipated change, their arrival had a profound impact on the fabric of the city. This class is an exploration of the role food played in the expansion and growth of Philadelphia then and now. BACK TO LIST
Pow! The Graphic Novel as Literature (FY103.19)Melissa Hamilton, EnglishWhat exactly is a graphic novel? Can pictures tell a story? Are comics considered "literature?" What's the difference between Superman and Scott Pilgrim? Is there one? This course will tackle these questions (and many more) as students focus on the golden age of the graphic novel - beginning in the late 1970s and continuing to the present day – with a particular emphasis on recent works. As we navigate this increasingly popular genre, we'll dispel the myth of comics as mere novelty and reinforce the fact that the graphic novel is a complex medium, one which draws on art, literature, and film. By the end of this course, students will have a working knowledge of visual literacy as well as a deep familiarity with the representative works of the genre. In addition, this course will include trips and on-site encounters with cartoonists, as well as the possible creation of their own individual or collaborative comic. BACK TO LIST
Reading Between the Rhymes:Exploring Social Justice and Diversity through Popular Culture (FY103.20)Rochelle Peterson, Education "So much on my mind I just can't recline"... Taleb Kweli, Common, Mos Def, Tupac, Lupe Fiasco speak truth to power. Do you? This course examines dimensions of diversity and social justice using elements of hip hop music and other forms of popular culture to critique what we teach and learn in our society about gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, social class and more. BACK TO LIST
Rebel Yell: Youth Rebellion in Film and Literature (FY103.21)Tracey Levine, EnglishThis course will explore the story of youth rebellion and the coming-of-age genre in both film and literature to better understand and analyze the cultural impact, legacy, and continued interest by filmmakers and writers in the tumult of adolescence and the importance of it in shaping character. The course will ask you to analyze film and literature texts and respond in writing that will be analytical and explore a focus prompted by the course material in a research paper, and also creative by asking you to craft their own works that explore this genre. Some of the films that will be viewed in this course are: Badlands, Band of Outsiders, West Side Story, A Clockwork Orange, Drugstore Cowboy, Heathers, Stand by Me, Dazed and Confused, Rushmore, Fishtank, and more. Some of the literature to be read for this course includes: excerpts from Frank Conroy's Stop-Time, and Tobias Wolff's This Boy's Life; and also The Catcher in the Rye, and some others. BACK TO LIST
Revenge is a Dish Best Served Cold (FY103.22)Finbarr O'Connor, Philosophy & Religion Why do we find revenge so fascinating? And why do we also find it dangerous, distinguishing vengeance from justice? Why do so many societies have legacies of "blood vengeance," resulting in vendettas or feuds? What about, instead, trying reconciliation or forgiveness? We will attempt to track down the roots of the enjoyment of vengeance in biology and psychology. We will delve into the revenge systems of other societies (Albanian canun, Samurai katakiuchi) and we will explore literary treatments of the topic in novels (Count of Monte Cristo), drama (Oresteia, Titus Andronicus), and films (Kill Bill, Sweeney Todd, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan). BACK TO LIST
The Shock Of The Sixties (FY103.23)Jo Ann Weiner, English The 1964 Civil Rights Act. The Feminine Mystique. Haight-Ashbury. Woodstock. Flower power. The Vietnam "conflict." "The White Album." The assassinations of JFK, RFK and MLK. The Graduate. The lunar landing. All of these are part of one of the most interesting decades in recent American history – the 1960s. In this seminar students read, view, and listen to a variety of texts in art, history, film, music, politics, and science of the time. And students have an opportunity to work extensively on an individual topic that interests them most. BACK TO LIST
So You Want To Be A Lawyer (FY103.24)Linda Peyton, Historical and Political StudiesExperience first-hand the criminal legal process. With the United States Constitution as a guide, students focus on the practice of criminal law and study the impact of key constitutional amendments on police investigations and arrests, the trial process, sentencing, and punishment. Students observe criminal court proceedings at the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia, tour a Philadelphia County Prison, and form defense and prosecutorial teams to try a criminal case before a jury of their peers. BACK TO LIST
A Study in Character: Sherlock Holmes (FY103.25)Lisa Gratz, English Who is Holmes? Is he Doyle's egotistical but flawlessly brilliant consulting detective stalking the fog-swirled, cobbled streets of Victorian England? The far more vulnerable and complex character of page, stage and screen, susceptible even to the risks of love, appearing in the century to follow? Is he the high-flying, fisticuffing, texting superhero translated into our contemporary moment by Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch? Why does this odd, infuriating, eccentric man continue to shape our concepts and standards of intelligence, strength, self-discipline and self-worth? In this course, we will peer through the magnifying glass to investigate the identity of Sherlock Holmes, comparing films, television shows, homage/pastiche stories, and other artistic representations from all over the world. We will visit a Victorian-era cemetery in order to gain historical context, use our investigative skills on a murder-mystery scavenger hunt, and explore how Holmes has influenced contemporary crime scene analysis. Finally, students will bring themselves in direct contact with Holmes through the crafting of a creative piece. BACK TO LIST
Tools of the Mind: Is the Internet Changing the Way We Think (FY103.26)Jeanne Buckley and Larissa Gordon, Library The purpose of this course is to position digital technologies on a continuum of tools developed by humans that have significantly altered the way humans think, their intellectual capabilities and their culture. Research indicates that the use of digital tools and the Internet have an affect on how the brain understands and processes information. Students will explore their own (and others') experience using current technologies, and be asked to reflect on the affect these tools are having on them and their world. Ultimately, students will recognize that 'tools of the mind' ultimately change individuals and society and that, today, we are in the midst of a radical shift in how humans engage with information, each other and their world. In the end, students will learn to examine current and (hopefully) future technological developments with a critical eye, and reflect on the effect these tools have on individuals and society. BACK TO LIST
Travel To The Stars: Science Fiction From Star Trek, Star Wars, and Beyond! (FY103.27)Bill Meiers, English This seminar explores (at "warp speed") the "galaxy" of contemporary science fiction by reading, watching, discussing, and critiquing short stories, novels, and television and movie videos. As students travel, they examine how science fiction – at once entertaining, inspiring, serious, instructive, and funny – reflects and shapes the "final frontier" of our culture, beliefs, behavior, and selves. Students have a chance both to recommend science fiction episodes, movies, and written texts for class exploration and to present their favorite episode or example of science fiction. BACK TO LIST
Travel Writing: Talking The Walk (FY103.28)Alan Powell, Communications This seminar develops students' observational and travel skills and integrates their research with their personal experience. Designed around several short trips in the Philadelphia region – some taken individually and others as a class – students explore neighborhoods and natural environments, investigate cultural legacies, and take in ethnic food, fine arts and entertainment. At the end of each trip students create written and visual presentations bringing together their travel experiences with historical and other information discovered about the places. BACK TO LIST
Understand your Brain: How to Work, Learn, and Play Smart (FY103.29)Clare Papay, Education Want to learn better and be more productive? Take a nap! That's just one of the many strategies that scientists have discovered through brain research. Our brains have evolved in certain ways to increase our chances of survival. Yet the structure of our work and learning environments often contradicts the ways our brains function best. In this course, we will explore the many strange and wonderful things our brains do and why we should be paying more attention to how our brains work. BACK TO LIST
Up Your Game: Raising Your Awareness in Video Games (FY103.30)Timothy Belloff, Global Information Services Do you play video games? Have you ever wanted to learn more about them, the history behind them, how they have changed society or made impacts in the culture of the United States? This course will focus on the impact that Video Games have had on our society in various aspects. We begin with a survey of the video game world and discuss it's humble beginnings from Pong to Mario to Halo. From there we will look at historical based video games and compare them to actual events in history and then also look at how popular culture has been affected by our penchant for video games. Finally we explore the cultural effects video games has had on our society from opposing viewpoints. BACK TO LIST
We the People: An Exploration of Citizenship (FY103.34)Christopher Cerski, Historical and Political Studies As a United States Citizen, do you know why every state in the union has a 21 year-old drinking age; or why our money reads In God We Trust; or why you can burn the American flag? You will. This seminar explores the characteristics of an engaged citizen by studying milestone U.S. Supreme Court cases, which will provide you a better understanding our government, history, and cultural norms. The class will complete a civics project called "Did You Know?" which will help create a discussion on campus about interesting topics you choose. To explore our culture, we will travel to Washington, D.C. and sites in Philadelphia such as the Constitution Center and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. BACK TO LIST
Well-behaved Women Seldom Make History (FY103.31)Jeanne Buckley, Library Well-behaved women seldom make history has become a universal slogan for independent women across the globe. These words are on bumper stickers, coffee mugs, pens, buttons, and T-shirts. What does it mean for a woman to be well-behaved? Badly behaved? By whose standards? What does it mean "to make history?" This course will explore, from an interdisciplinary perspective, women who have made waves (i.e,' misbehaved') and history by challenging the status quo, stretching the boundaries of society in their time and who may, or may not be recognized as important contributors to the arts, politics, business, science, etc. BACK TO LIST


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Alfa Romeo the honored marque at the 2013 San Marino Motor Classic
Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GT. Photos courtesy San Marino Motor Classic.
Alfa Romeo has been building sports cars in Italy since 1910, and has been active in racing them (on and off) since 1911. While Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Maseratis may be priced beyond the means of most hobbyists, Alfa Romeo automobiles are often seen as more attainable, yet still very desirable, Italian sports cars.
This year, Alfa Romeo will be the featured marque at the 2013 San Marino Motor Classic: Design in Motion event, known previously as the Los Angeles Concours d'Elegance. Now in its third year, the San Marino Concours d'Elegance will honor five classes of Alfa Romeo automobiles, ranging in vintage from 1938 through 1977. Class A-1 will recognize Alfa 6C models, in 2500 series (built from 1938-1952) and 3000 series (built from 1950-1954) variants. Alfa 6C 2500 series cars utilized Alfa's 2.4-liter inline-six engine, which varied from 90hp in pre-war road models to 145hp in post-war competition models. The 6C 3000 received a 3.0-liter engine, with competition variants making as much as 275hp (with a displacement increase to 3.5 liters).
Class A-2 honors the Alfa Romeo Giulietta models built through 1962, specifically the 1954-1959 750 series and the 1959-1962 101 series (which was built through 1965). The Giulietta's successor, the Alfa Romeo Giulia, is also recognized with two separate classes. Class A-3 is for both 105 and 101 series Giulia models through 1967 (including the Giulia Spider and Sprint Speciale), while class A-4 is reserved for 105 series Giulia models from 1968-1974. Giulietta models were powered by a 1.3-liter inline-four with output as high as 100hp, while Giulia models of the period came with either the 1.3-liter or the 1.6-liter inline-four.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Zagato.
No display of Alfa Romeo models would be complete without recognition of the brand's racing cars, and class A-5 will pay tribute to the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 racers constructed from 1966 through 1977. Alfa built Tipo 33 cars in both open and closed-cockpit versions, and ran them in competition ranging from the Sports Car World Championship though the infamous North American Can-Am series. Tipo 33 cars delivered class wins at the 24 Hours of Daytona, the Targa Florio, the Nürburgring 1000 km and the 1000km of Brands Hatch, but were often overshadowed by the Porsche 908 and the Ferrari 312P (and later, by the Porsche 917 and Ferrari 512). Alfa Romeo's persistence paid off, however, and the Tipo 33 TT12 gave the automaker its first title in the 1975 World Championship for Makes. In 1977, Alfa Romeo claimed the World Championship for Sports Cars with its Tipo 33 TT12.
While these classes may be reason enough for Alfisti to attend the San Marino Motor Classic, the show will feature a total of 34 classes (including the five reserved for Alfa Romeo), and some 240 automobiles are expected to participate. The event is held in conjunction with the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) Southern California Region Grand Classic, and four classes are dedicated to CCCA Grand Classic participants (including American Open, American Closed, European Open and European Closed).
The San Marino Motor Classic: Design In Motion will take place on Sunday, June 9, at Lacy Park in San Marino California. For more information, visit SanMarinoMotorClassic.com.
Pre-war Alfa takes top honors at London concours
A gorgeous coachbuilt Alfa Romeo with a notorious past has won top honors at the sixth annual Salon Privé Concours D'Elégance, held on June 24 in London. The Touring-bodied 1939 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 S Berlinetta had been bought new by Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, who gave it to his mistress Claretta Petacci.
The 6C2300 S bested a field of more than 80 cars at the invitation-only concours, held on the grounds of Syon House, the 15th century home of the Duke of Northumberland, a few miles from the center of London. "We are so honored to have brought together such a stunning collection of beautiful and historically significant cars for the 2011 concours, which included amazing collections of sports cars, touring cars, racing cars and motorcycles," said Salon Privé co-founder Andrew Bagley. "This concours is now truly world-class and an event for the U.K. to be proud of."
The full list of winners:
Best of Show: 1939 Alfa Romeo 6V 2500 S Berlinetta
Rolls-Royce: 100 years of the Spirit of Ecstasy: 1932 Rolls-Royce 20/25HP Drophead Coupé
Road Racers of the 1950s and 1960s: 1961 Jaguar E-Type OTS
Oddballs: Unique Designs And Concepts With 3 Wheels Or More: 1949 Tatra T600 Tatraplan
100 Years of The Isle of Man TT Mountain Course: Water-Cooled AJS V4 Racer 1939
Steve McQueen's Machines: Métisse Mark III 1966
Grand Prix Racers up to and Including the 1970s: 1932 Alfa Romeo Tipo B (P3)
The Thirties: 1939 Alfa Romeo 6c 2500 S Berlinetta
Ferrari 250 Series: 1961 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder
Most Exciting Design: 1961 Aston Martin Db4 Gt Zagato
Biggest "Wow" Factor: Honda CBR1000RR Fireblade
Most Original: 1934 Morgan Super Sports
Best Interior: 1954 Ferrari 250 Europa


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"Zeds Dead, baby. Zeds Dead!"
In this case, I'm not just reciting the infamous line from Quetin Taratino's Pulp Fiction. I'm talking about the Canadian duo that goes by Zeds Dead. After sampling that quote in their song "White Satin", this has become their trademark saying for fans wherever they go.
Not to be mistaken for the popular newcomer Zedd, Zeds Dead has been around since 2009 dropping some of the filthiest tunes EDM has to offer. The pair comprised of producers DC and Hooks were the first to get me into the wub wub wobble zone that we call dubstep. I can't seem to get out but who's mad at that? Not I.
Their diversity is hard to come by as many EDM artists tend to stick to the one sound works for them. Zeds Dead experiments with genres like hip-hop, electro house, glitch, and even dancehall. They attach all that to their signature dubstep platform that fans have come to know and love.
They just recently wrapped up "The Living Dead Tour" with frequent collaborator rapper Omar Linx. The tour racked up over seventy performances just from the US and Canada alone. These two hard-hitting go getters aren't stopping anytime soon even if they are yet to signed under a record label. However, they have made plenty of appearances under big name labels like Ultra and Dim Mak. Their song "Rumble in the Jungle" that was released under Mad Decent reached to #1 on Beatport's breakbeat chart. Personally, I feel like them being unsigned is part of what makes them so awesome. They have always caters to their fans from the very beginning. They constantly put out unofficial releases, bootlegs, and free downloads for their fans, which is part of the reason why they are successful and have gained a loyal following.
Look out for their new EP coming out this fall and an new album soon after. With the EDM movement that's quickly taking over the music world, they're hoping to work with more songwriters, singers, and rappers.
They've come a long way since I first saw them a couple years ago at the itty-bitty venue at The Middle East in Boston. They just played at the Lollapalooza music festival in Chicago and headlined at the Mad Decent Block Party. Up next, they'll playing at the Electric Zoo festival in NYC. You know I'll be there raging along. The only difference is that this time, instead of just a couple hundred fans, I'll be surrounded with thousands upon thousands of them. I can't wait because I already know they're going to put on a face-melting performance while we all scream out "Zeds dead, baby. Zeds Dead!"
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I ahve been reading a whole lot of posts that recommend using fish emulsion, what ius this, and what does it do for your plants??
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (My Page) on Sun, May 6, 07 at 14:46
Hi Tracy..Fish Emulsion is used as a fertilizer via soil or foliar spray..I buy citrus from this one woman in Fl, and we got to talking on the phone..she sprays all her citrus w/fish emulsion and swears it keeps scale at bay. So,in autumn, as a last feeding/insecticide spray, I'll mist plants using 1 capful of fish emulsion per 16oz sprayer of water. Add fish emulsion, shake bottle, spray.. They sell two types, (several brands) one is odorless.. The standard type does emit a fishy smell, but doesn't last long. The odorless is less, fragrant..LOL.. It's an organic food and won't burn roots if overfed/ by accident. Though I don't recommend overfeeding w/any fertilizer..in fact I use half the dossage manufacturer lists on container.. I alternate fish emulsion on cactus/succulents/ferns.. I recived an olive tree via mail a few yrs back, which arrived w/scale..I didn't notice it at first..But once I did, I decided to follow the woman in Fl's advice and spray w/FE..it worked fine..No scale. But tracy, I don't use insecticides. For one, I have birds and they sometimes land on plants..I don't want to take the chance they fly on a plant sprayed w/chemicals..u know? Birds are sensitive so you really have to watch what you use around the house. Be it a cleaner or something for plants. ARe you going to buy it? It's sometimes sold at HD, but I order online..I find it cheaper in the long run. I think www.homeharvest.com is one place. www.plumeriapeople.com another..I order from PP because I buy a speical hibiscus ferilizer there (can't find it anywhere else) so when I run low on FE I throw it in..Toni |
- Posted by trace00969 zone 2 (My Page) on Sun, May 6, 07 at 21:00
I have been reading about people using and I wanted to know why, what are the benefits, although the scale thing is a good one. I use a weakened dertilizer already so I dont want to overdo it. Tracy |
- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (My Page) on Sun, May 6, 07 at 21:13
Tracy, if you happy with your fertilizer, there's no reason to change..but it really does rid scale. At least cut down the population. Though my olive is now scale-free. Thank goodness. LOL I'd think many people use it because it's organic instead of chemical.. Like I said, I use FE for palms, cactus and succulents. And in fall, I do foliar spray..Toni |
To answer your question, it is a low nitrogen, slow-release fertilizer with lots of micronutrients. Even the 'non-organic' folks should use it (or something like it) every once in a while. Many of the popular house plant fertilizers don't contain micronutrients. It's the 'oil' in fish emulsion that keeps the scale insects at bay. Should also work with mealies, spider mites, etc. ;-) |
Rhizo...would you say that Eleanor's VF-11 has similar micronutrients to FE? I've smelled that stuff and it's awful! At least out of the bottle...I'm sure it dies down like Toni said. Also, if it's the 'oil' that keeps the insects at bay, would Neem oil do the same thing in terms of keeping those creepers away? Thanks, Gabi |
I'm afraid that I don't know anything about the Eleanor's product. Neem acts in different ways than fish oil. It does provide some short term physical control (oil), but is most effective an an anti-feedant. Mites, scale, aphids, etc. just hate to feed on a plant that has absorbed some neem oil! |
- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (My Page) on Tue, May 8, 07 at 14:56
Gabi, I've never tried Eleanor's V11, but my friend uses and vows by it..she said her plants look fantastic since. Toni |
Gabi, I'm kinda skeptical of products that I have to HUNT to find a label, lol! It took a little while, but I finally found something with the ingredients in the Eleanor's product. That way, you can compare percentages with other micro products. When it comes to these minor elements, it really doesn't matter where it comes from...just as long as the plants have access to them occasionally. I don't see a single thing listed (in the attached link) that would make this product special at all, but perhaps it's not the complete ingredient list. I wish that someone who actually HAD a bottle of this stuff would list the active ingredients for us. ;-) |
Here is a link that might be useful: Ingredient list
I have been using Eleanor's for quite some time now, and I really do think it works wonders. I have no scientific evidence, but my plants have just improved so much since using it. And I've never seen so much growth. I use it both for soil fertilizing (with every watering, all year round), and also as a foliar feed. Rhizo, |
Here's info on the Alaska Fish Fertilizer: Alaska Fish Fertilizer is a 5-1-1 preparation. The following ingredients are from the bottle. Total Nitrogen is 5% |
Here is a link that might be useful: Alaska Fish Fertilizer
.15%-.85%-.55% Al, |
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Thanks, mentha (this is rhizo from Alabama (Dorie) and not Al). I'm not interested at all in the product, but others may be. ;-) There would be no 'secret ingredient' in the product. It's simply that when we begin using some trace elements (FINALLY) on our poor captive house plants, they respond to it. I'm happy to stick with the fish emulsion, or whatever else I happen to have on hand. It's always fun to experiment, though. Especially when the results can be so rewarding. |
Sorry rhizo, For some reason I thought there were two Al's on this forum. My mistake :) I do use Eleanors and I love it, I'm lucky I live somewhere where there are places that sell it for $4 for half a gallon on sale about twice a year. So I stock up whenever it is. I know somebody who raises hoyas and epiphyllums that used to be on this forum who swears by it, and to look at her orchids and such, it would be well worth searching out. I also make my own fertilizer sometimes using the controversial beer formula, which also helps yellow deficient leaves recover. Surprisingly it doesn't make your house smell like a brewery either. |
Ok This is 2-1-2011 and on my bottle of Alaska Fish Fertilizer It doesn't say anything about Chlorine at all Are you guys sure it says 4 % ? |
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I picked this up from our downtown saturday market and the seller could not ID for me. He thought it put off a flower similar to shampoo ginger. Any help is greatly appreciated!
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- Posted by orchidboy01 9b Orlando area (My Page) on Sat, Oct 28, 06 at 23:57
What a nice plant! You have a Zingiber. Not sure what species or hybrid it is? Could be Zingiber malaysianum "Midnight" If it is that it will be evergreen in your zone. Flowers are borne from the ground and are pink. gets about 3 feet and takes part sun. Hope i'm right. Take care Rob |
I don't know what it is but it is beautiful... I wish they had markets like that here..LOL Blessings Chena |
- Posted by orchidboy01 9b Orlando area (My Page) on Sun, Oct 29, 06 at 16:00
Hey junglegal. I was looking over the stokes catalog and to me it looks mor like Zingiber vinosum. Glen stokes says it gets 4-6feet tall and goes dormant in the fall. Can be grown either in full or part sun. No mention of flower color but am guessing pink and born from the ground. Hope this helps. Rob |
- Posted by surfbreeze 9 TX (My Page) on Mon, Oct 30, 06 at 7:24
Hi Junglegal - This is the same plant I found (see link for previous post). My pot was marked 'alpinia' with nothing else. I posted a followup to my original post with a link to a previous discussion on a similar plant. These are apparently making their rounds. I live south of Galveston and found these marked half price at Walmart, as they are space for Christmas decorations. I have Midnight, which is mentioned in your thread which is quite a bit darker. |
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Thanks everyone, I have an ID of Zingiber vinosum. According to gingers R us, this ginger does not go dormant. I was told the same thing by the seller as well. JG |
- Posted by surfbreeze 9 TX (My Page) on Mon, Oct 30, 06 at 21:12
After a google search that is definitely it! Thanks JG! though I suspect it will surely go dormant here in gulf coast Texas (zone 9)it is great to hear it is cold hardy. My shampoo ginger usually tends to goes dormant here. |
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El mar, 20-09-2011 a las 13:57 +0000, Duncan escribió: > Pacho Ramos posted on Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:09:01 +0200 as excerpted: > > > I haven't ever tried it but, what would occur if that people with really > > updated systems simply unpack an updated stage3 tarball in their / and, > > later, try to update? > > I believe it was Mike that pointed me at the error in that, which once he > mentioned it I recognized it due to having to recover from the same > problem but for a different reason.[1] > > The problem is that since the stage-3 untarring bypasses portage, the > files on the live filesystem no longer match what portage believes to be > installed. The filesystem right after the untarring should be functional > to at minimum the level of the stage tarball, but as soon as one starts > emerging new packages, there will be issues since the old versions won't > be properly removed, because the files no longer match what's in the > database. > > FEATURES=unmerge-orphans is a dramatic help cleaning up the mess (it > wasn't around when I had the problem for other reasons, unfortunately), > but I don't believe it can or will catch everything. > > There's definitely a stage-3 tarball method that works and is actually > the recommended method for updating real old installations, but it > involves using a chroot and effectively installing from scratch in the > chroot, then booting to it instead of the existing installation. That's > basically a special-case of case #5 in the Gentoo Linux Alternative > Installation HOWTO, installing Gentoo from an existing Linux distro[2]. > The only bit of note is that the existing distro happens to be (an > outdated) Gentoo as well, instead of whatever other distro. > > --- > > [1] My situation was separate /, /usr and /var partitions, each with > backups, but ending up in a recovery situation where the backups weren't > in sync time-wise. Thus portage's package installation database on /var > was out of sync with the actual files on / and /usr. I was still finding > the occasional stale file triggering issues, over a year later! It's for > this reason that by personal policy, everything portage installs to is on > the same partition, along with the installed package database, so if I > end up using a backup of that partition, the database is by definition in > sync with what's installed since it's all the same backup partition. > > > [2] http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/altinstall.xml#doc_chap5 > > I used this HOWTO from Mandrake back in 2004, for my original > Gentoo/~amd64 install. For that matter, the gentoo/amd64 32-bit chroot > guide is a variant on this idea as well, except that for just a 32-bit > chroot, the host-system kernel and services can be used, so they don't > need built. But I did a variant on /that/ for my netbook build image, > located on my main machine since it's far more powerful than the netbook, > and of course I built the kernel and system services for it, tho I only > actually ran them after installing them to the netbook. I thought that problem wouldn't occur as, if I don't misremember, stage3 tarballs include /var/db/pkg files for its packages and, then, an "emerge -e world" just after unpacking stage3 would use updated /var/db/pkg contents from stage3 and, for the remaining files, they would be updated as soon as emerge -e world ends (maybe this and "unmerge-orphans" would solved most of the issues)
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TUCSON - The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Cochise, Graham and Greenlee Counties. This will start at noon Saturday and expire Saturday night at 7 PM.
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Where can I get the best prices for Hickory Chair or Century furniture? I'm designing a master bedroom in an eclectic style and find these manufacturers have wonderful finishes and style. They're modern styles aren't too modern but maintain a sense of tradition.
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Renewal Church is having an Easter Egg Hunt at Clark Park on Saturday, April 19 from 11:00am to 1:00pm! We're inviting family, friends and neighbors to join us for an easter egg hunt, crafts, and a wonderful time of fellowship!
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About Darwin Hybrid Tulips: Early in the 20th Century, a talented Dutch hybridizer named Lefeber worked long and hard with a wild tulip called 'Tulipa fosteriana' from Central Asia. It is red, and from it, he hybridized the group that became known as the Emperor Tulips. The world-famous Red Emperor was introduced in 1931, and is what we now call a member of the 'Fosteriana Tulip' group. In fact, Red Emperor's official variety name is 'Madame Lefeber' in honor of the original hybridizer's wife.
Even though the Red Emperor and other fosterianas were instant sensations, the hybridizers were not satisfied. They were fascinated by what were then called simply 'Darwin Tulips'. These were large-flowered tulips in clear colors on tall stems, but without any perennial qualities. The Emperors, being close to a wild species, were quite perennial, so they crossed the two groups. And voila! Darwin Hybrid Tulips were born, with the best qualities of both groups.
Ever since, the Darwin Hybrids have set the standards worldwide for tall graceful, large flowered perennial tulips. Apeldoorn, the famous red tulip that is now No. 1 in the US, was introduced in 1951 by D. W. Lefeber and Company. There are not many Darwin Hybrids, even today. But they are every good gardener's favorites and always highly valued by florists.
In America's Top Ten list for popularity in the US, compiled by the Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre, they list no less than three Darwin Hybrids, more than from any other group.'
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By Rae
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Comments about American Meadows Darwin Hybrid Tulip Bulbs Beauty of Apeldoorn - Bag of 10:
These tulips were delivered as expected last fall and every single bulb bloomed this spring! The flowers were huge and full of beautiful colors! I only wish they bloomed longer; only about 2 weeks.
beautiful if they pop up
By hawkvibe
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I expected better than 80% success rate but we did have a harsh winter - flowers are nice
just yellow
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after a long autumn war with squirrels, 2 came up, they were plain yellow which was very disappointing, they lasted about a week.
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They came up beautiful. Would recommend
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They came up wonderful! Would definately reorder
Have to wait til next season
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These bulbs I planted late so I will have to wait til next season to see, however they came as healthy large bulbs
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not what i expected
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My tulips came up yellow instead of orange. One tulip out of 10 was orange with the red flame. As they aged, they did deepen to a slight orange a few days before the petals dropped. They were beautiful yellow, but I already had daffodils for yellow and was hoping for the orange.
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Several flower bulbs are part of the onion family, and because of this I like to use Onions as a representation of how important bulb size is. Which of the onions on your shelf go bad first? The smallest ones! Larger onions are more resilient, taking longer to dry out/rot and can withstand swings in temperature better. Flower bulbs are the same. Larger bulbs will withstand disease, draught, large amounts of moisture, and colder temperatures significantly better than the smaller ones.
Here at American Meadows we are committed to providing you with the highest quality bulbs. This means we do everything we can to source the largest bulbs possible. Below is a comparison of bulbs purchased from three different retail stores:
Each of the glass tubes contains 20 Dutch Master Daffodils. Starting from the left, the first tube is what is sold here at American Meadows, the middle tube was purchased at a local "Home Supply" box store, and the third is another online retailer. The difference is easily noticeable.
The next picture is the same comparison, but with Tulip Bulbs:
Again, our bulbs are quite a bit larger than other retailers.
Other things to be aware of when it comes to bulb quality is making sure they are firm and without signs of external damage or cracking. Do your best to avoid bulbs that are already growing and have shoots or freshly grown roots. This is difficult when purchasing online, but if you are ordering through a reputable company, they should be checking for these things regularly.
Next time you are looking to buy bulbs, think about how much time you put into planning and planting your garden and then anxiously waiting for your flowers to grow and bloom. Don't be disappointed after all that effort by planting sub-par bulbs. Buy the largest, firmest, disease free bulbs you can afford, and you will have the best possible results.
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