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SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Brazilian phone companies are betting on strong demand for high-speed internet access in the next few years and, in an effort to offset the country's shrinking fixed-line market, are rushing into the expected broadband boom.
The latest estimates for the broadband business in Brazil are eye-popping. While countries with widespread broadband use have annual growth rates of up to 40 percent, Brazil's main operators see high-speed access expanding from 60 percent to 100 percent this year and next.
"It's surely broadband's turn in the spotlight," said Wellerson Vieira Leite, broadband director at Tele Norte Leste Participacoes, or Telemar, one of Brazil's three largest high-speed access providers.
"We might be getting there a bit later than other countries, but we are evolving fast, and there's no denying it -- broadband is the fastest-growing sector within Brazil's telecoms market," he added.
Alexandre Constantini, a telecom analyst at Bear Stearns in Sao Paulo, said wireless lines were "cannibalizing" the fixed-line market, whose growth has all but halted in Brazil.
"This trend should worsen, so they're taking the correct strategy in focusing on broadband, which will undoubtedly be their main source of revenue," he said.
Constantini also sees cable modem broadband as a strong source of revenue. He said cable operator Net Servicos de Comunicacao, the main player in the niche, has made considerable investments in an effort to reach a growing number of upscale customers.
To grab a bigger share of this market, Brazilian broadband providers say value-added services are crucial to their strategies. While broadband has attracted users with its speed and ease of access, content is what's getting consumers' attention in Brazil, they say.
"Users want music, videogames, photography, video -- everything online. And the revenue from these services will represent additional earnings to the sector," said Fabio Bruggioni, internet director in Brazil for Spanish company Telefonica.
Brasil Telecom, the third provider, this week announced a partnership between its BrTurbo broadband service and content-provider Claxson, part of Venezuelan media conglomerate Cisneros Group, to offer pay-per-view and video-on-demand of its multimedia channels in Brazil.
Similarly, Telefonica along with DVD rental chain Blockbuster, movie theater operator Cinemark and Brazilian online ticket vendor Ingresso.com recently launched a service allowing users to view trailers on the Web before choosing a rental or purchasing a movie ticket.
A raft of recent numbers underline the inexorable rise of broadband in the country. Brazil has become Latin America's No. 1 market in terms of the number of users, with over 1.5 million subscribers in June, according to a study by Point Topic, a provider of broadband market research.
The three main operators expect to reach a combined total of almost 2 million broadband users by year's end, with the number close to 2.6 million in 2005.
Telefonica, currently the largest provider with just over 700,000 high-speed clients, sees its figure growing by 50 percent to 60 percent in 2005, while Brasil Telecom and Telemar, which expect to have 280,000 and 450,000 users by year-end, respectively, see 100 percent growth next year.
By comparison, Mexico has nearly 400,000 broadband users, while Argentina has a little over 350,000.
But as a whole, Brazil could still be missing out on the internet boom. Despite the hefty investments expected in the sector, the government has made few strides in disseminating the web in the country, where only 15 percent of the 180 million population has access to computers.
To recover lost ground, the government plans to spend 3 billion reais ($1 billion) next year to offer computers and training in poor communities.
The operators are also increasing spending to spread broadband throughout the country. Without detailing exact amounts, all three majors say they are investing heavily in infrastructure to expand their reach into untapped markets.
"It's a quiet revolution compared to what goes on in more developed countries, but we're all taking a moment to note the scale of the infrastructure being built and the resulting space for growth we can expect," said Serhan Ozmen, president of BrTurbo, Brasil Telecom's broadband service.


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Of all the People in all the World
In a disused factory in the back streets of Birmingham, Stan's Cafe has set up an installation that is thought provoking and entertaining in a quirky kind of way.
Think rice - 112 tonnes of the stuff carefully placed and mounded up into giant peaks or reduced to one grain respectfully placed in its own space. What gives this rice meaning are the statements that accompany each exhibit. The last person to die of small pox in 1978 is juxtaposed next to a huge mound of rice representing the number of people who died from the disease in 1967.
Other eye catching statements include the number of people who watched the final of The Apprentice, deaths through smoking and McDonald's customers. Some are quite uplifting and others are really quite depressing, including the total number of prisoners in the USA and the number of people with Aids in Africa. This is an ever evolving project, everyday new statistics are gleaned, carefully weighed out into the equivalent in rice and added to the exhibition.
Topical stories are brought to life including the number of XL passengers stranded world wide, quite a pile by all accounts. Mountains of rice representing populations of various countries which is visually quite dramatic and you get drawn into the whole experience so that you want to know what the next range of mountains represents.
It is directed by James Yarker and Craig Stephens, who also see that the rice is not wasted but washed and sold back to the supplier or donated to the World Food Programme and given to the those in need.


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These eyeshadow are pretty good once you get past the initial waxy layer. Just be patient with it. The colors are pretty but I feel like it is too chunky and it was definitely be packaged in a more compact way.
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i cant belive how soft these shadow are. they are velvety and smooth. so easy to apply and blend perfectly. perfect for everyday use.
I got this in Bronze Minerals. I actually got it at Ross for $2.50!!!' SO CHEAP. I bought this a few weeks ago and I've been using it almost everyday. The colors are amazing and pigmented, and very velvety. They apply so well and also blend really well with other eyeshadow brands as well! Definitely a new favorite. Love physicians formula
I'm an NC30-35 and I have this in Bronze Minerals. I'm loving this eyeshadow quad! It's one of the few that I'm really satisfied it. It's intensely pigmented and has great color payoff.
This is a very very good product. A must buy!
I have this in Amber Minerals and Bronze Minerals. I realllly like them. The shadows are extremely smooth, pigmented and blendable. They are really really nice. The colours are combined really well. The Amber Minerals one doesn't have any matte shades but the Bronze Minerals does have one, the beige is matte. Amber is definitely more frosted than Bronze as well - I'd say Bronze are satin and Amber are frost.
I like the compact a lot, I just wish the bottom section wasn't quite so deep, but it's cute how it keeps the mirror clean by having it in a separate compartment. And it's nice how much product you get- 5g of this for $10 Au, compared with 1.5g of MAC for $32 Au........
UPDATE I have already made a significant dip in the beige of the Bronze minerals, I'm going to go back and get Fresh minerals too. It's similar in colours to Amber but the darkest shade is cooler and it's less frosted overall.
These things are awesome. love!
Fresh minerals has a matte taupe that is my HG eyebrow shade. I completely finished my fresh minerals quad and I have repurchased.
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This is a great neutral eyeshadow palette. Great pigment, application and wear at a reasonable price. Much better than the baked shadow collections IMO.
Colors go on so soft. Amazing texture. Stays put. Has a fresh light look on the face. This is my second mineral eye shadow purchase from them, I haven't been disappointed.
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I bought this in slate minerals. The colors are beautiful, natural, and they last all day. They do not crease, and that's great because all of the eyeshadows that I've purchased in my life except for these crease on my oily eyelids. The brush that this comes with is useless, and it's not helpful to have the mirror on the back of the shadows. But, that's okay because I use my eyeshadow brushes and another compact mirror.
I bought this quad in Amber Minerals after reading reviews around here. I'm glad I did. It has four neutral shades: a pale cream color, a pale beige, a medium taupe/brown and a medium bronze brown. The colors are very subtle and enhance my eyes with a very natural look, with a very subtle glow, as other reviewers have mentioned. The texture is so silky, and the pigmentation is quite good, so good that I have to use a softer brush than the one I use for my usual eye shadow. Staying power is good too. The packaging is a bit bulky for my taste, I have never used the included brush/mirror. Too bad I've only seen this in a single store that carries PF products. Should take a look on the other colors of this line next time I go there.
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Top 5 Custom ROMs for Galaxy Mini/Pop GT-S5570
Yes this was really really needed!With innumerable ROMs for our Galaxy mini now available, a list of top 5 was really needed indeed.This is a list that brings to you our set of top 5 ROMs for the Galaxy mini that ranged from ROMs based on Gingerbread all the way to Jellybean.So, here we go…
5.AOKP Jellybean by TheWhisp
Well, some might disagree with me on this that why the hell has AOKP JB been put on number 4???The reason is that it still does not have a few things working like native USB and native WIFI tethering.But, I have got to agree that is one of the smoothest I have ever used.It's beautiful too with all AOKP features loaded into it that too with a taste of Jellybeans.So, go ahead and try this out as this is a very good ROM provided you do not use the above mentioned features that are not working.
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4.Cyanogenmod 9.1 (Stable) by TheWhisp
Cyanogenmod 9.1, running on 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich is 3rd on our list.It's got almost all things working, its super smooth and the best of all it is a STABLE build.It's better than ever before and all the camera and tethering issues have been solved.You can also get video camera working by using the videocamillusion app from the play store.So, whats stopping you?Go ahead and flash this for a smooth, stylish and a lagless experience of ICS on your mini…
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3.New Experience V8 by autoradio78
Roms may come and Roms may go, but this goes on for ever!This is perhaps the most most stable ROM of them all.Based on the good old Gingerbread it has absolutely EVERYTHING WORKING.You have got to face no issues with things not working.And the worst thing about Gingerbread, which I consider to be it's looks is not a factor here..It's themes from top to bottom in the latest Jellybean fashion, right from the statusbar to the settings.So, be sure to flash this on your mini for a very very stable and stylish experience…
To know more go here…
2.Cyanogenmod 10 Jellybean by TheWhisp and rohan007
After all who does not want to enjoy the taste of jellybeans?At least, i do.And cyanogenmod 10 brings to us this pleasure.Unlike AOKP it does not have the WIFI and USB tethering not working as both of them work which makes it #2 on our list.It's being developed at a rapid rate too and it's now a lot smoother and lag free.There are now a couple of threads that deal with Cyanogenmod 10 on mini.One the original Whisp one and the other started by rohan007 recently.So, there's no denying the fact that it's still gonna get better and better.So, this is the one you need to have and boast around that you have Jellybean on your mini!!!
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1.Cyanogenmod 10.1 Jellybean 4.2.1 by AntiBillOS and rohan007
Do you want to be on the latest 4.2.1 version of android that too on your mini?Some may say that you are demanding a lot from your little mini but I don't!Yes, cyanogenmod 10.1 is here for galaxy mini which is based on 4.2.1 Jellybean.It is real smooth and all the major bugs have been fixed including the usb and wifi tethering.Only a few minor bugs remain and that does not prevent it from being #1 on our list.It' development is also going on in full swing which ensures that it is going to become stable in a few days.
For more details go here…
Hope you liked our TOP 5 list but this by no means mean that the other ROMs posted by the sheer hard work of the devs are any lesser.So, do go ahead and try all of them and don't forget to post your views here…
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It's the final policy pitch for voter converts, and Danny de Gracia isn't impressed. Published 1:19 p.m. October 22, 2012 - Comments
Former Miss Hawaii 2011 Lauren Cheape is the best candidate for her state's House of Representatives. Published 6:00 a.m. October 21, 2012 - Comments
Historian Dr. Hunt Tooley explains why the legacy of WWI can still be felt in today's politics. Published 1:25 p.m. October 20, 2012 - Comments
It's up to America's citizenry to be the change they desire and lead by example. Published 10:07 a.m. October 20, 2012 - Comments
The most important elected Hawaii office you've never heard of gets too many blank votes. Published 12:47 p.m. October 17, 2012 - Comments
62 million Americans are expected to receive a 1.7 percent cost of living adjustment starting in 2013. Published 12:35 p.m. October 16, 2012 - Comments
The battle to define the electoral narrative for early voters is in tonight's debate. Published 12:00 a.m. October 16, 2012 - Comments
Last night's VP Debate revealed a terrifying view of the Obama "defense" paradigm. Published 2:35 p.m. October 12, 2012 - Comments
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@@ Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today during a speech at a Brookings Institute conference about regional innovation, that the California Association of Resource Conservation and Development Councils (CARC&DC) has been selected to receive a $250,000 Rural Business Opportunity Grant (RBOG) from USDA Rural Development.
"Helping rural communities come together to create economic development strategies utilizing existing resources and capacities helps them become strong, self-sustaining communities," said Glenda Humiston, USDA Rural Development State Director. "The efforts of this project will not only create jobs and help businesses in select regions, but create models that can be replicated through the rest of the state and nation."
The CARC&DC will use funds to work in partnership with researchers, educators and economic development professionals from 18 organizations across the state to foster development and growth of locally-based businesses in four regions throughout California. These efforts will include developing a regional food system, adding value to livestock processing and marketing, utilizing biomass, and developing alternative energy and agriculture resources.
The Resource Conservation and Development Program was authorized by Congress in 1962, and administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). CARC&DC represents the interests of California's 12 RC&D Councils and works closely with NRCS and Rural Development to assist the Councils plan and implement conservation and economic development projects to enhance local communities.
"We are excited that California's Resource Conservation & Development councils were the recipient of this important grant and know that the identified counties will benefit greatly from this funding," said Ed Burton, NRCS California State Conservationist.
Valerie Klinefelter, President of the CARC&DC observed, "The California Association of RC&D Councils is delighted to provide leadership for a wide array of partners working together to improve economic opportunities in rural California."
The RBOG program promotes sustainable economic development in rural communities with exceptional needs through provision of training and technical assistance for business development, entrepreneurs, and economic development officials and to assist with economic development planning.
Through its Rural Development mission area, USDA administers and manages more than 40 housing, business and community infrastructure and facility programs through a network of 6,100 employees located in the nation's capital and 500 state and local offices. These programs are designed to improve the economic stability of rural communities, businesses, residents, farmers, and ranchers and improve the quality of life in rural America. Rural Development has an existing portfolio of more than $142 billion in loans and loan guarantees.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).


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Save the Dates – 2015 ADE Conferences
Administrators Academy: A Brick-by-Brick Approach to Building Knowledgeable, Empowered Leaders in Special Education
Administrators Academy is a four-part, interactive coaching series designed to teach participants how to practically and effectively apply the legal requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
This academy is geared toward school leaders, such as principals and assistant principals, who want to better understand their role in the special education process; special education directors looking for a more comprehensive understanding of the intricate legalities involved in special education; and special education practitioners who are interested in the legal foundations and purposes of their jobs.
This intimate workshop experience will feature an in-depth analysis of obligations under the IDEA. Presenters will build participants' knowledge and confidence brick-by-brick by explaining responsibilities as school and special education leaders through deconstructing and reorganizing the IDEA into coherent pieces, while allowing interactions with the information to improve comfort and familiarity with the material. The instruction received through this academy will provide the necessary foundation to be thoughtful and skilled decision makers and practitioners in special education.
Institute presenters will be Kacey Gregson, attorney and Director of Dispute Resolution for the Arizona Department of Education, and Shannon Chavez, special education teacher and Arizona Department of Education Corrective Action Compliance Monitor.
Registration Link: http://www.ade.az.gov/onlineregistration/EventLocationSelection.asp?EventID=3647
Event Dates:
Friday, October 31, 2014
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Friday, February 6, 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
Event Location:
East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT)
1601 West Main Street
Mesa, AZ 85201
Registration Fee: $150 for the four-day attendance
Registration Deadline: September 30, 2014
Talk with ADE – SAVE THE DATE
Please note that Talk with ADE agendas and parking instructions will be sent out over the Special Education Directors' litserv.
These are the dates of upcoming Talk with ADE meetings.
Friday, November 21
Friday, January 9
Friday, April 3
All meetings will be held at the 3300 N. Central Ave. office on the 16th floor from 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM
For more information, please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
Universal Design for Learning Institute
March 12–13, 2015
Pendergast Learning Center
3841 N. 91st Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85037
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to designing flexible curriculum, instruction, and materials that are accessible to all students. The training will introduce the principles of UDL and present information on a framework to reduce barriers and maximize learning opportunities for all students.
Presenter Jeff McCormick, MS, is the Program Director for the Universal Design for Learning Center at OCALI in Columbus, Ohio. Jeff presents at schools, universities, and state and national conferences on topics ranging from universal design for learning, technology integration, and educational project deployment at state levels. He has created on-line training modules for UDL that will be available throughout the year to institute participants at no additional cost.
AZCCRS for Special Educators – Discounted Registration Rate
ADE Training Opportunity Discount!
Meeting Arizona's College and Career Ready Standards (AZCCRS) for Special Educators
January 7–8 or March 4–5
Team up a special education teacher or leader with a general education teacher or leader and get 50% off one registration!
Throughout the two-day workshop participants will have the opportunity to engage in whole group, small group, and paired collaborative discussions within grade level and content areas to refine collaborative practices between general education and special education and develop and write AZCCRS standards-based Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals.
Training Outcomes
During this two-day workshop, participants will:
- Expand understanding of the AZCCRS for ELA/Literacy and Mathematics in order to develop standards-aligned IEP goals aligned to the student's AZCCRS present levels of academic achievement and functional performance (PLAAFP)
- Integrate research of how children learn to order to identify areas of need in the development of IEP goals
- Obtain a solid understanding of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to integrate learning into daily practice
- Develop and write standards-aligned IEP goals related to students' needs as described in the PLAAFP
- Explore and use readily available resources, tools, and evidenced-based strategies to support students with disabilities to access the AZCCRS in ELA/Literacy and Mathematics
Elementary Emphasis: or Secondary Emphasis:
January 7–8, 2015 March 4–5, 2015
Sheraton Crescent Hotel, 2620 West Dunlap Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85021
Registration fee: $175 covers the two-day attendance, or team up a special education teacher or leader with a general education teacher or leader and get 50% off one registration (i.e., $175.00 for the special educator, $87.50 for general educator). Please type "discount" after the payment number when registering the general education teacher or leader.
Register at http://www.ade.az.gov/onlineregistration/EventLocationSelection.asp?EventID=3793&EventDate=1/7/2015.
ADE Special Education Certificate Changes Webinar
The Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar. We hope that you can join us for this learning opportunity.
ADE Special Education Certification Changes
This webinar will explain changes to special education certification that will be effective January 1, 2016. Reciprocity and proficiency exams will also be discussed.
Date: Friday, February 13, 2015
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Space is limited.
Reserve your webinar seat now at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/770619782.
De-escalate: Stop the Power Struggle
In this full-day session, participants will learn prevention and de-escalation techniques, as well as the importance of understanding their own emotional states in avoiding power struggles. Participants will have the opportunity to connect and apply these techniques through case studies, role play activities, and real-life discussions and examples and will learn how to make connections to their own emotional reactions and how these reactions relate to their students' responses. This session is for any school staff members who want to be proficient at de-escalating and avoiding power struggles with students.
Presenters: Kerri Brown, Ph.D., and Donna Morelli, education consultants for the Capital Region Education Council in Hartford, Connecticut
February 4, 2015
Event times: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Event location:
Arizona Department of Education
1535 West Jefferson Street, Room 312
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Registration fee: $115
Register at http://www.ade.az.gov/onlineregistration/EventLocationSelection.asp?EventID=3914
Dispute Resolution: Facilitated IEP
What is Facilitated IEP?
Facilitated IEP is a process in which a student's IEP is developed by a collaborative team in a structured meeting. The team includes all required IEP team members who share the responsibility for the meeting process and results, and decision-making is managed with effective facilitation skills. IEP facilitation is a student-focused process in which a trained individual (facilitator) assists the IEP team in developing an IEP that provides a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to the student. The Dispute Resolution Unit believes there are three components needed to facilitate a successful IEP meeting: standardized meeting practices; knowledge of the IEP process; and the use of meeting management skills that aid in minimizing conflict and maximizing collaboration. Dispute Resolution offers Facilitated IEP training designed to teach these three components.
Facilitated IEP Trainings for 2015
Because the six regional Facilitated IEP (FIEP) trainings in the fall of 2014 were so successful, the Arizona Department of Education/Dispute Resolution Unit is happy to announce additional FIEP trainings for 2015. The two-day training is $75.00 and includes breakfast, lunch, and training materials.
Who Should Attend: Any school personnel involved in a student's IEP including special education and general education teachers, district representatives, and school psychologists. (Maximum 50 participants)
TRAINING DATES, LOCATIONS, and TIMES (check back for additional training dates):
- February 4 – 5, 2015 – Peoria Unified School District
- March 9-10, 2015 – Safford Unified School District
- April 23-24, 2015 – Tempe Union High School District
Sign-in: 8:30 – 9:00
Event: 9:00 – 4:00
Registration for the above trainings is now open. Click on ADE's Calendar of Events to register. (Advance the calendar to the training date in order to register for that training.)
Contact: Amy Dill @ 602-542-7579
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Teacher Evaluation and Implications for Special Education Webinar
The Arizona Department of Education/Exceptional Student Services is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar. We hope that you can join us for this learning opportunity.
Teacher Evaluation and Implications for Special Education
The focus of this webinar is to provide information on the new teacher evaluation. How this evaluation pertains to special education will be highlighted.
Date: Friday, January 16, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Space is limited.
Reserve your webinar seat now at https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/800267854.


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Barrack Obama has been a busy man, as we all know. He's had to deal with a country in recession, sliding dollar value and an expensive war overseas.
With all this on his plate, he's held his head high and accepted the Nobel Peace prize. And like any good politician, made grand promises he has absolutely no intentions of keeping.
But SuperBama has another conquest on his itinerary.
Sending Man to Mars!
No, not a Chimp to mars, but astronauts first. This has been clarified by NASA Administrator, Charles Bolden during a press conference, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, where he revealed that NASA has awarded $50 million to further the commercial sector's capability to support and transport a crew to and from Earth.
The plan on how it's going to happen has been described by Bolden as "evolutionary" which means "We have no idea at this point in time how it's going to happen but we will get back to you."
The good news is NASA's 2011 fiscal budget has been approved, which means half the battle won. After all no mission into space under NASA's tutelage is without an astronomical budget. A few aerospace companies are going to be getting their own type of "bailout."
NASA is extremely positive about this plan, despite disappearing rovers on the planet's surface and unmanned craft orbiting and crash landing on Martian territory. Bolden has Obama's backing. What they don't have is the Congress senators backing, people who are critical of the mars mission, because they feel the moon is a more realistic and logical option first.
But as far as the moon is concerned there is this "been there, done that" attitude from NASA. And now you know why the Constellation program has been shut down. On the other hand NASA has agreed to assist commercial companies in the U.S. to build space vehicles (Taxis) to transport astronauts to the Space Station which is being backed by about 6 billion in green backs, which also means we won't be seeing the Hilton or the Ritz in space anytime soon.
The good news is the budget supports robotic ships launched into deep space to find viable planets for astronauts to explore.
Photo: NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander, NASA/JPL-Caltech/University of Arizona
With the Constellation program being scrapped because it was going over budget, this has hurt a few contractors such as Alliant Techsystems Inc and United Technologies Corp, which according to space shuttle engineer Michael Snyder is a large loss of time and experience.
NASA has the resources at the moment to fork up $50 million to companies for ideas on the astronaut space taxi service. One wonders why it doesn't have the resources to hire the right people for a project development cycle like the failed Constellation program – so that billions of tax dollars aren't squandered without some constructive output.
But apparently the recession has no bearing on NASA. Metaphorically speaking they do reside "In Space."
I want to go on Mars,please pick me!!
Please send Justin Bieber And leave him ther!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
they already have
is good to send men on the mars
Yes with the present technology it could take 3 years, but with other technology such as scram jet and others to come in the future the journey could be takdn down to 6 months.
Remember in 1788 when Captain Phillip first came to Australia from England it took 6-9 months for a sialing ship to get to Australai from the UK, and itw as a 18 month round trip staying only one day in Sydney. You left Portsmith to Ausrlaia you expected to be away for years. Now it is only a 24 hour service.
Mars is just the same, it might be a 3-4 year round trip now staying only one day, but who knows with new technology happening it could be a one week trip tfhere and one week trip back in only 10years time.
The problem with all these plans to go to Mars is that they require a round trip. They want to send a few people there and bring them back. Don't they realize that's a three year mission. The distances are just too great and the time is far too long. The only real solution is to sent a group of people there and colonize. Later, when we have the technology and monetary backing, we can send more people and others can rotate back to Earth. But, for the first five or six years the mission should be a colony. The ship would have to be large and carry a self contained environment. Items such as communication satellites and observation satellites could be brought along to make the colony as advanced as possible. Supply missions could provide the colony with all the consumables and technology it needed to maintain itself. In this way we would be like the British and Portuguese of the seventeenth century. It would be a whole new "Age Of Discovery". The mission would require all sorts of different people with skills that you don't normally associate with space travel. In that way everyone would have the potential of going into space.
We are far better positioned to send man to mars than we were when we went to the moon. We have the technology right now, all that's missing is the will by those in power. Obama's decision is a step in the right direction and at the very least, gets the idea out to the public where it can accumulate support.
Why are so many of you trashing Obama? Obama would not be so socialist, if the stupid public voted for the Democrats, instead of Bush, who trashed our country, totally, plus most of the world, for that matter. Mankind does have an obligation to take care of our own. I have been to very poor countries where unemployment is 40%. People there eat better than most Americans. Shame on Us. We are too selfish and stupid; case closed. We will lose our freedoms, very soon; just like the Ancient Greeks did in 1452. We better go to Mars; and soon. The way we are trashing our planet, it won't be long before we all hv to leave Earth to survive!
"The Republicants are some of the most backward thinking lot of people I think I will ever come across in my entire life. They do not want to go to Mars because they are afraid we will ship them there and be done with them."
Before you start criticizing NASA's programs and their rocket scientists' you should really learn how to spell republicans, so you don't look so stupid. Also, Republicans are not the problem. Obama is. He is more concerned with creating a socialist America than anything to do with the space program.
The article makes sense to me, its not rocket science. Bolden did say they will send astronauts to Mars. They do say many things tho, so its up to you how much you want to believe.
When you say there isn't much new to find on the moon — It just isn't true. Only recently they've discovered frozen water there, as well. But I suppose it's worth mentioning that Japan and China are both looking at sending a man to the moon. I heard a Japanese proposal to use a solar generator on the moon to beam down a laser to power the entire country — sounds crazy right? But this sort of technology really exists.
But not doubt that exploration of Mars is more intriguing, given the possibility of life. : )
This is a fairly awful article. It's almost like you have no idea what you're talking about. You complain about problems with current Mars exploration despite the fact that some of the rovers sent have been wildly successful. Some even lasting years beyond their life expectancy.
You talk like their going to just start loading astronauts into rockets and launching them at Mars en mass tomorrow. When in reality there isn't so much as a whisper of anything related to a launch date. I'm also baffled at your willingness to complain about the budget and your simultaneous insistence that we waste massive amounts of resources sending a monkey to Mars rather than testing the technology locally.
Furthermore, it's not a 'been there done that' attitude, it's a reality. Unless in your 'vast' scientific knowledge you have some information they don't, I'm pretty sure NASA knows there isn't much new to find on the Moon. On Mars, however, there is evidence that it once had flowing liquid water. There could even be evidence of forms of life from the planets past.
Ah, you're probably right, let's just go get some more moon rocks and maybe start another war or two. Who cares about advancing science.
The Republicants are some of the most backward thinking lot of people I think I will ever come across in my entire life. They do not want to go to Mars because they are afraid we will ship them there and be done with them.
The Constellation program hasn't failed, and hopefully it will ultimately not be cancelled. It was not NASA that wanted to cancel Constellation, it was Obama's 2011 budget that gave no money for the Constellation program.
I wouldn't say that the Constellation program is squandering our tax dollars- quite the opposite. This year alone the Constellation program will employ over 10,000 well paying jobs here in the United States. Obama's plan will kill Constellation (the umbrella program to replace the space shuttle, which will retire in September).
If Obama's plan goes forward, manned spaceflight beyond low earth orbit will be pushed back indefinitely. From JFK's challenge to the moon was about eight years. From the last time we went to the moon to when we plan to go back with Constellation will be nearly 50 years. If Constellation is cancelled, will we have to wait another 50 years to return to manned outer space exploration? I hope not. I can only hope that Obama's option doesn't happen and that Constellation is saved.
Also, the budget hasn't yet been approved, and is actually under debate in Congress today.
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Syria Tank Assault Kills 11 Near Turkey
June 30, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Khaled Yacoub Oweis
AMMAN (Reuters) – Syrian troops shot dead 11 villagers on Wednesday, residents said, as authorities pressed on with a tank-led assault that has driven thousands of refugees across the northwest border with Turkey.
The assault on Jabal al-Zawya, a region 35 km (22 miles) south of Turkey that has seen spreading protests against President Bashar al-Assad's rule, was launched overnight, a day after authorities said they would invite opponents to talks on July 10 to set up a dialogue offered by Assad.
Opposition leaders have dismissed the offer, saying it is not credible while mass killings and arrests continue. The Local Coordination Committees, a main activists' group, said in a statement on Wednesday that 1,000 people have been arrested arbitrarily across Syria over the last week alone.
A resident of Jabal al-Zawya, a teacher who gave his name as Ziad, told Reuters by phone that among the dead were two youths in the village of Sarja.
"An eleven-year-old child is also badly wounded by random gunfire. We cannot get him out of the village for treatment because the tanks blocked all roads and troops are firing non-stop," he said.
Ammar Qarabi, president of the Syrian National Human Rights Organisation, told Reuters from exile in Cairo that at least four villagers died in the village of Rama when tanks fired machineguns on surrounding woods then on the village. Residents reported killings in other parts of the region, which is home to more than 30 villages.
"Jabal al-Zawya, was one of the first regions in Syria where people took to the street demanding the downfall of the regime. The military attacks have now reached them and they will likely result in more killings and in more refugees to Turkey," said Qarabi, who is from the northwestern province of Idlib.
He said he based his information on several witnesses' testimony. Syria has banned most international media, making it difficult to independently verify accounts of violence.
A resident of Jabal al-Zawya said he heard large explosions overnight around the villages of Rama and Orum al-Joz, west of the highway linking the cities of Hama and Aleppo.
"My relatives there say the shelling is random and that tens of people have been arrested," he said.
Another resident said 30 tanks rolled into Jabal al-Zawya on Monday from the village of Bdama on the Turkish border, where troops broke into houses and burned crops.
Rights campaigners say Assad's troops, security forces and gunmen have killed over 1,300 civilians since the uprising for political freedom erupted in the southern Hauran Plain in March, including over 150 people killed in a scorched earth campaign against towns and villages in Idlib.
They say scores of troops and police were also killed for refusing to fire on civilians. Syrian authorities say more than 500 soldiers and police died in clashes with "armed terrorist groups," whom they also blame for most civilian deaths.
Protests against Assad have been spreading despite military assaults and a fierce security crackdown, with activists expecting more students to join street demonstrations after exams end on Thursday.
Night-time demonstrations have intensified to circumvent heavy security in the day. The Local Coordination Committees said security forces shot dead one protester at a large rally on Wednesday night in Homs, 165 km north of Damascus.
Residents in Deraa, the cradle of the uprising, said tens of people were arrested in old quarter of the southern city on Wednesday, following demonstrations that reignited following a military assault two months ago led by Assad's brother Maher.
Assad said in a speech last week that he had met delegations representing most Syrians to discuss the crisis and "felt love… I have never felt at any stage of my life."
One of his advisers, Bouthaina Shaaban, told Sky News on Tuesday: "We hope that by conducting and hastening the national dialogue, we will be able to isolate any militant or violent group and work together with the international community to overcome that big problem."
Assad has faced criticism from Western governments over the military campaign to crush the three-month uprising. France's Foreign Minister Alain Juppe will meet his Russian counterpart later this week and will discuss the Syrian impasse in the hope of convincing Moscow to change its stance on a resolution condemning Syria at the United Nations.
French foreign Ministry spokesman Bernard Valero said Paris was extremely concerned with the ongoing violence in Syria saying that "reforms and repression were not compatible."
Valero, however, said that Syrian authorities took a positive step by allowing a meeting in Damascus on Monday of intellectuals that included several opposition figures.
British Foreign Secretary William Hague echoed France's guarded welcome of Monday's talks, but called for an end to violence, the release of political prisoners and a right to peaceful protest.
"Protests across the country are still being met by unacceptable violence from the regime, and the reports of Syrian troop movements near the Turkish border are of serious concern," he said.
In Washington, the U.S. Treasury Department said it was imposing sanctions against Syria's security forces for human rights abuses and against Iran for supporting them.
The Treasury named the four major branches of Syria's security forces and said any assets they may have subject to U.S. jurisdiction will be frozen and that Americans are barred from any dealings with them.
Ankara has also become increasingly critical of Assad after backing him in his moves to improve ties with the West and seek a peace deal with Israel.
Turkey shares an 840 km border with Syria, a mostly Sunni country ruled by a tight-knit hierarchy belonging the minority Alawite sect, an offshoot of Islam.
Assad had opened the Syrian market to Turkish goods, but Turkish container traffic to Syria has fallen sharply over the last month, businesses say.
Sawasiah, another Syrian rights organization headed by lawyer Mohannad al-Hassani, said a security campaign that has resulted in the arrest of more than 12,000 people across Syria since March, has intensified in the last few days.
Security forces arrested Farhad Khader Ayou, an official in the Kurdish Mustaqbal party, on Tuesday in the eastern province of Hasaka, Sawasiah said.
Forbesganj-Case: Politicians' Secular Image At Stake
June 16, 2011 by TMO · Leave a Comment
By Nilofar Suhrawardy, TMO
NEW DELHI: While the Forbesganj incident is proving to be a major embarrassment for Bihar government's "secular" image, it has made the state's opposition parties extra-conscious about their "secular" image. Taking the lead are Congress leaders in Bihar. Four Muslims were killed from police firing at Forbesganj in Araria district on June 3. A "clash" between the police and locals also caused injuries to several people, including some policemen. Demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)-probe into the incident, Bihar Congress leader Mehboob Ali Qaiser has blamed the state's deputy chief minister Sushil Kumar Modi for the incident. Qaiser alleged that during his visit to Forbesganj on May 29, Modi had apparently pressurized the administration to settle a local dispute over a link road that passed through plot of land allotted to an upcoming starch factory. The agitated mob was apparently against the upcoming factory blocking the only road to their village, which they have been using for the past 50 years. In protest, they had demolished a part of wall constructed by the management of this starch factory. The director of this industrial unit is the son of local Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashok Kumar Aggarwal.
Qaiser's implication is that primary purpose of Modi's Forbesganj-visit was to ensure that local people's agitation was silenced and the starch factory's construction was not disturbed. The developments have certainly proved politically more costly than perhaps Modi and his supporters envisaged. The opposition parties are using the opportunity to question the secular and "pro-Muslim" image won by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Television footage of the incident and comments made by certain celebrities are helping the Bihar's opposition leaders further. There is footage of an officer stomping on body of a person injured in the police officer. Questioning the incident, Bollywood filmmaker and social activist Mahesh Bhatt deliberated at a press conference in Patna: "Will chief minister Nitish Kumar allow Bihar to go the Gujarat way?"
Bhatt has raised a valid point as the manner in which police firing took place in Forbesganj is hardly suggestive of an unruly mob having been targeted. If the intention of police was to disperse people agitating against the "wall," they could have used tear-gas shells, fired in the air or below the agitators' knees. The upper parts of victims' bodies were hit by 15 of 16 bullets, according to post-mortem report. Prospects of the victims being agitators are ruled out by local reports. Eighteen-year-old Mushtaq Ansari, who ran a betel shop to support family, was going to offer Friday prayers when the police picked him and fired four bullets into his torso. When he fell down, the police kicked him brutally. Infant Naushad, was being carried by his mother, when he was killed by two bullets in his back. Six bullets killed Shazmin Khatoon (27), who was pregnant. Mukhtar Ansari (22) succumbed to four police bullets, three in his head.
It may be recalled that despite BJP and his party (Janata Dal-United) being allies, Nitish Kumar did not allow entry of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi during campaign for Bihar assembly elections. Kumar apparently did not want to lose votes of Muslims in Bihar. Against this backdrop, the Forbesganj-incident has provided opposition parties ample political ammunition to question secular credentials of Kumar's government.
Led by Congress leaders, Ranjit Ranjan and Lalan Kumar, several party activists observed a day-long fast at Kargil Chowk in Patna (June 12). They also held a demonstration there. "We want a judicial probe or an inquiry by CBI within a stipulated period of six months, besides registration of criminal cases against the local administration and policemen," Kumar told media persons. Besides, he said: "The state government should also dismiss all the officials and policemen involved in the incident." In addition, the state government must ensure compensation of ten lakh (one million) rupees to bereaved families of each of the deceased, Ranjan said.
The state Congress leaders want Bihar government to ensure a speedy trial and punishment to guilty policemen and officials responsible for firing. They want registration of a case under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code against the police officials. They have also demanded registration of a case against local BJP leader Ashok Aggarwal and his arrest. "Congress workers will protest till the state government registers a case and removes Araria police superintendent of police," Ranjan said.
Though Kumar ordered a judicial inquiry into the incident soon after its occurrence on June 6, he took more than a week to take other steps. He ordered removal of removal of Forbesganj sub-divisional police officer R.K. Sharma for "dereliction" of duty on June 12. He announced compensation of three hundred thousand rupees to family of seven-month-old boy killed in the police firing. He made these announcements before leaving for China. There was no word on compensation for families of three other victims. He stated: "As a judicial inquiry has been put in place, we will go by its findings and recommendations. Let me make it clear that the guilty will not be spared."
The opposition leaders and activists, however, are not satisfied with this response of Bihar chief minister. Bihar's main opposition party, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has decided to conduct a probe into the Forbesganj-case and send its report to National Human Rights Commission, the central government and the Bihar Governor. Strongly criticizing the state government, RJD leader Ramchandra Purve said: "Four innocent poor people were killed by police when they were protesting silently… and it is a barbaric act by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. He is more sensitive and concerned about anything happening outside the state… The RJD will expose his double face over the issue."
Other opposition parties, including the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP) and left parties have also demanded stern action against those involved in Forbesganj-case. They have threatened to protest if the state government fails to take necessary action.


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Makes 8 servings
active time
25 minutes
total time
Total 25 minutes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 6 ounces fresh chorizo, casings removed
- 2 1/2 cups half-and-half
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese, cut into cubes
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar, grated
- 2 tablespoons chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo
- 1 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 3/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
- 2 ounces crumbled Cotija cheese or queso fresco
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chorizo and cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until browned and crisp, 8–10 minutes; set aside.
Heat half-and-half and Velveeta in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until Velveeta is melted, 6–8 minutes. Add Monterey Jack and cheddar; cook, stirring, until mixture is smooth. Mix in chipotle chiles, salt, and both chile powders.
Transfer queso to a warm dish and top with Cotija cheese and reserved chorizo.
DO AHEAD: Queso (without toppings) can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and chill.
my notes
- Calories575
- Carbohydrates6 g (2%)
- Fat48 g (74%)
- Protein30 g (59%)
- Saturated Fat28 g (138%)
- Sodium1,273 mg (53%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber0 g (1%)
- Monounsaturated Fat16 g
- Cholesterol142 mg (47%)
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type: Kid-Friendly, Quick & Easy, Condiment/Spread
main ingredients: Cheese, Sausage
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Iron Patriot minifig with pre-orders of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes at WalMart
Posted by Huw,FBTB has reported that you'll get a free Iron Patriot minifig when pre-ordering console versions of LEGO Marvel Super Heroes from WalMart in the USA.
Ace at FBTB vents his anger at the stupidity of making such a major character available only this way, and although I have now stopped collecting Super Heroes minifigs because so many of them are next to impossible to get hold of, I have to agree with him. Every Iron Man fan will want this. Why make it so hard to get?
(Thanks to everyone that emailed about this, I've been out photographing the new cruise ship Norwegian Breakaway at Southampton, hence posting it late. I mention this as a reminder that there is life away from LEGO and those that get wound up about this minifig or Mr. Gold should remember that!)
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Fantastic fig!
as a UK lego fan, TLG are really doing their best to alienate me. despite the ridiculous situation with Mr Gold I have also missed out on the exclusive minifig with The Hobbit Blu-Ray, probably won't ever see this now as well. The worst part is that most people that want this will get it and TLG won't see one penny from the ebay/bricklink sales.
Glad I'm not a Super Heroes fan...
As Asda is a part of walmart maybe it will end up in the UK....?
On the completely unrelated subject of the Norwegian Breakaway, I was on the opposite side of the water at Hythe, pleasant LEGO free afternoon in the Sunshine. Petty I did not know you were in Mayflower Park Huw.
That's not fair! Hopefully EB Games use the same promotion!
Iron Patriot looks awesome, but shouldn't this be a Game Stop exclusive, because Lex Luthor was obtained there with Batman 2? Looks like I'll be taking a trip to Walmart...
Awesome! I was wondering why Iron Patriot hadn't showed up in any sets yet... Was already looking forward to the game, now this has just sweetened the deal.
@Sebatron1998: So far all the exclusive minifigs have been at EB, I see no reason for them to stop now.
Being a DC fan I've been gripping over Green Lantern since Comicon, these exclusives of core figs is frustrating. Iron Man is great though and the munchkins being a different generation will likely want this. I have issues shopping at Walmart though, I'll have to take a shower after should I venture in.
@ clan stonebraker I agree the place smells weird but I think preorders work online so I might have just saved you from smelling like nasty italian subs
i have heard of train spotters , witnessed airplane spotters , but ship spotters is something new , how does mrs huw cope with an afol/ship spotter ? :)
As awesome of a figure this is I still won't be sending any money to walmarx.
This looks like an amazing figure, but it would have been better with none of the building parts, just the figure.
Sweet is this only at Wal-Mart? I am curious if Toys R Us, Target, or GameStop will have anything? I normally pre-order from GameStop because i'm a pro member, but I guess Wal-Mart has my pre-order this time :/
I much rather give my money to Walmart than GameStop
Although Iron Patriot sort of makes sense as a U.S. only exclusive, it really isn't fair because it's a sort of iconic now because of the new movie.
I put the XBOX360 game into my cart at Walmart.com, but it does not clearly show that there is a pre-order bonus minifig on the order form, so I am going to wait a bit...... Is that normal for Wal-Mart? Or is there a possibility that they will update their database in a few days and start displaying the bonus fig then? I do not always trust them... They are not always super organized! =P
GameStop is also doing a pre-order bonus, but it's just a normal Lego Spider-Man key chain.
Target and ToysRUs do not list it yet...
WHY DOES THIS HAVE TO BE A WALMART EXCLUSIVE!!! I can never trust Walmart when buying or purchasing items, or receiving anything on time, most likely I will pre-order them game, pay it off, then simply return the game and get my money back, then keep the figure, I only trust Gamestop or Toysrus when it comes to pre-ordering any item since at Walmart things tend to get lost or "misplaced" as the employees like to say. -.- *sighs, hopefully I manage to have enough money for the Jor-El exclusive from Lego, and a 60$ game I might never play.
Gamestop has a pre-order bonus for Power Card members: DLC Characters, including Symbiote Spider-Man and Thanos... Tough choice. I might have to pre-order from Walmart and just buy the DLC later on.
To everyone who is asking themselves, GameStop will only be giving Spider Man key chains. Source: GameInformer.com.
I would rather have the patriot than mr. Gold in all honesty!!!!
I generally just wait to buy LEGO video games until their price inevitably goes under $20 on Amazon. That said, I (and probably all LEGO/superhero fans) will probably really want an Iron Patriot after seeing Iron Man 3. I think the figure is perfectly designed like the other Iron Man figures, and looks great. Now on to the ranting part:
My qualm is that LEGO should have just released at least 1-2 more Iron Man 3 sets later in the year, because, let's face it, I doubt the three sets released covered the movie sufficiently. Iron Man especially is tricky because there's so many variations on Tony Stark's armor. Iron Patriot could have easily fit into another set, but of course LEGO knows that's the figure everyone wants, so we get yet another exclusive.
I'm think there's been too many limited-run exclusive figures with DVDs/Blu-rays and video games lately. There's already hard-to-get figures out there, but especially in this case we end up with "extra" figures that should have just been in a set.
I never wanted Iron Patriot anyway. He's a spider-man character and was only thrown in the movie so it could be more toyastic and to add some pizzazz to their marketing. That's why I'm happy Lego used the real armor worn by James Rhodes instead the suit worn my Norman Osborn. That should have no connection with the film in the first place!
Really… REALLY TLG, SUCH A WANTED FIG AND YOU CAN ONLY GET IT BY PRE ORDERING A COUNSEL VERSION OF THE MARVEL GAME FROM ONLY WALMART IN ONLY THE USA, WHAT ON EARTH!!!??? *Rant over*
Wait so if you pre order then you can return the game and keep the figure?
Ill be stopping by there after work!
Marvel + Lego + Video Game = Good.
Free Iron Patriot minifig? So much awesome.
Well played, Lego.
Argh! I would kill for this figure! It looks so good! I'm really hating LEGO this year! It doesn't deserve the custom of anyone from the UK!
It's a gorgeous minifig. Interestingly enough, as said above, in the comics Iron Patriot is actually a bad guy, someone who'd discredited Iron Man and Captain America, but still needed an iconic figure for the public, so both icons were combined into Iron Patriot. Check out the "Siege" storyline to see Captain America beating the stuffing out of the guy.
Lego and these superheroes...
On the one hand, I am glad that after all these years, I can finally have some Avengers and Justice Leaguers patrolling my Lego city. Yes, I do use bricklink and eBay to collect as many of the minifigs as I can (just last week, I picked up War Machine, Pepper and the Mandarin).
On the other hand, Lego has been -- putting it nicely -- infuriating, about all this. Green Lantern, Bizarro, Phoenix and Captain Marvel minfigs? I guarantee there would be crowds of people lining up down the street, if Lego started just selling those minifigs ... and yet we only ever saw them as convention giveaways (unless you're willing to fork out a grand for them on bricklink or eBay).
Like, what is the logic there? We want these figures. There's a demand and willing customers, and nothing. It is annoying. I want to shake them by the shoulders and yell at them, if you're going to make the focus on awesome little minifigs, then *fine* -- but follow that up by actually selling the darn things. Don't play these stupid one-off, hunt-them-down, hard-to-find games. I don't have the time -- and more importantly, the money -- for this. /rant.
Is anyone up for a massive protest and marching on Lego HQ?
This is getting so annoying bringing out all of these figures which are extremely difficult and quite often impossible to get hold of unless you have hundreds of pounds to shell out on eBay.
I've said it before but as a product I love Lego but absolutely hate the company and their ideas.
Yes, another 'golden carrot' just out of reach :(
Each release like this puts me slightly more off MFs in general, especially with the wonderful unofficial custom MF design and order websites now available but even they can not mould all the required parts such as these, how dumb.
They could just release licensed CMFs and sell many. In fact this is how I believe the Super Heroes theme should have been approached with brick sets also available with alternate MF costumes etc.
well there is some good news. I just checked walmarx's website, and the game (for the xbox) only costs $50. usually new xbox games are $60 USD. So i'm thinking it isn't all that bad. I mean, I have all the other ironman variants (that have actual helmets) and lego games are fun...so im not seeing a ridiculously huge problem.
Utter bullshit considering (mild spoiler ahead) the fact that War Machine doesn't appear for a second in the Iron Man 3 film. This minifigure should've been in the speedboat set, and War Machine should've been the exclusive polybag instead.
I'd have much rather seen this as a bonus add-on item at Lego.com, like the Hulk minifigure was. On the other hand, I want the game anyway, so I guess this will just help me get my $50 worth.
"Ace at FBTB vents his anger at the stupidity of making such a major character available only this way... I have to agree with him. Every Iron Man fan will want this. Why make it so hard to get?"
My BrickSet experience would be vastly improved if there was less outright complaining on the front page. There's a difference between reporting Lego news and pervasive negative editorializing.
^ It's Huw and Ace's websites so they can say and do what they want. You don't have to visit these sites if you don't like it. They may alienate a few people with comments, but we need them more than they need us.
Really KOOL! (I know it's Cool)
vwong, they set the tone for the site. I don't think they *want* it to be a pervasively negative place. If they didn't love Lego, they wouldn't be doing this.
(I've also learned that if I don't speak up about what I'd like to see, I don't get it.)
If you have to speak up about what you'd like to see to get it, why shouldn't Ace and Huw speak up about this? Because you can surely understand why some people might be upset that a minifig like that is only available in a single country.
This might be released in the uk via the biggest computer retailer- GAME. The last couple were released via them. Wait a week and ask GAME before you grab your pitch forks and torches!
Somehow I feel that this is more annoying to folks with affinities towards the comic books rather than the movies - a quick head swap and you have Norman Osborn in the "evil" Iron Patriot suit rather than Rhodes.
Yes! I knew it! I never lost hope. Have you seen this Lego version of Iron Man 3 poster? http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8099/8644067729_e7acda2578_k.jpg
Unlike the original poster with Mark I-VII armors, this one featured all armors made as minifigs, except Iron Patriot - until today. It was just yesterday when I pointed this to my friend. This is some great news. I'm so excited!
However, now comes the usual problem of great sets - it's going to be more or less impossible to get him.
Hold the phone every one. After the game comes out do you not think some people will put it up for sale on ebay or bricklink. I did not get the preorder Elroud minifig but you can get for $16.
Question: why is everyone so sure this will ONLY EVER be a Walmart exclusive? Let's not everyone panic just yet.
Side note, Lego Group is possibly not only to blame, I'm sure Walmart flexed some muscle on getting the exclusive. I doubt very much Lego says okay Walmart you get this Gamestop you get this... It's probably a series of negotiations, and Walmart is 600 pound stinky gorilla giving you a wedgie.
I made my own Iron Patriot.
I have no problem with this, if you don't want to buy the game just accept the fact you are going to pay an outrageous price for him.
Baron von brick nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not in my Walmart yet :(
Nice photos of the cruise liner, huw but what a terrible paint job! It looks like they got local primary school children to do it. Cool minifigure, shame its not coming here but hey, you're right - it is only a couple of bits of plastic in the big scheme of things
now to find a friend who might want to buy this game? Or? As a non-console game player, I have no purpose to purchase this game... except for the figure - and I consider that a waste of my money. Or, add it to the list of super heroes I will never hold, but had hoped for (Green Lantern, Bizzaro, Shazam currently on list).
On the bright side, I'm one step closer to opening a bricklink store to trim back my minifig collection to pre-dark ages size. As TLG has shown with their treatment of those who supported the hobby through the near-bankruptcy era to the global icon it is now (thinking about LegoFanTexas not being able to purchase a few small sets from TLG right now), the game is beginning to blend into a core image of profit (personal view) within TLG's actions. It has been fun while it lasted, though.
Thing is about these trends, Icons rise and Icons fall, and it only takes a small collection of actions (Baseball card collectors know this one from the 80's) to have the Icon torn down again (ok, I am calm again and ready for breakfast).
I agree only I hope the game is for ps3 not ps4 the mini fig is really cool-
Does anyone know how LEGO will distribute this outside the US (if at all)? Particularly in Asia?
If this is indeed a Wal-Mart // USA-only exclusive, it's a real big time bummer for all LEGO fans outside the States...
Any word about Europe? No sign about this at gamestop or amazon. Hopefully it'll turn up sooner.
Why make it so hard to get? It's such a cool minifigure!
Will this be available in Canada as well?
It now lists the bonus Iron Patriot figure on their website. I preordered my copy on PS3.
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My co-worker is curious to see what a ranch house looks like with crown molding. He has a typical 50s ranch. He is looking to fancy it up a bit but keep with the style. There are many patterns to choose from to keep it sleek but he worries with the lower ceilings how it will all look.
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- Posted by jenangelcat (My Page) on Thu, Dec 11, 08 at 11:58
We put up a similar style molding in our ranch and ended up taking it back down. It didn't go at all. |
I live in CA and most all homes are ranch here. We remodeled ours and added new stucco to the outside, but I'd still call it a ranch and almost all ceilings are 8' ceilings. Adding crown can actually make 8' ceilings appear taller since it raises the eye up. I think a simple, smaller crown is perfectly appropriate and disagree that you cannot gussy up a ranch home. I would not do any heavy, dark craftman style moldings, though. I have crown only in the formal front areas of my home. My thoughts are that all the trim in the house need to relate to one another in terms of both color and scale. When we remodeled our house we redid the trim throught the entire house and removed all of the builder grade trim on the doors and base. If all of the rest of the trim is the original builder grade, I would agree just adding crown would look out of place. |
- Posted by spitfire_01 (My Page) on Thu, Dec 11, 08 at 13:28
Here in the South a lot of ranch houses were built with crown molding. Our housing styles, including ranch houses, lean heavily toward traditional. Crown molding might look out of place in a more contemporary ranch. I grew up in a 1963 ranch with crown in every room. My first house was a 1967 ranch, also with crown in every room. The first time I saw a home with no crown molding, I thought it looked odd ... like they had skimped on building costs. I also firmly disagree that crown molding is only suitable for high ceilings. My 1979 colonial with "low" 8-foot ceilings has wonderful thick crown molding in all the formal rooms. We plan to add slightly smaller molding in the bedrooms this summer. Just because my home isn't grandiose, doesn't mean it can't have some pretty features like crown molding. |
- Posted by sheesharee (My Page) on Thu, Dec 11, 08 at 14:05
We just built out ranch house and I plan on adding crown to the LR. All our ceilings are 8'. I think it really looks nice. Val- what is builders grade trim? |
sheesharee: What I was referring to was the 30-35 year old plain flat trim and slab hollow core doors that many ranch homes put in--which you can also find in apartments. Since your house is new I think the addition of crown will be a nice touch--esp. as your taste is for more traditional decor--where I think it looks best. |
We just put all new molding and trim in our master bedrm and added crown...and yes, it has 8 ft ceilings and it looks so good! I am tickled with the result. :) Susan |
Well, I think my use of only might have been too strong. Clearly the crown looks great in Valinsv's house. But, I think the key is her more formal look in general. I also think that today's ranch houses are one-story homes with far more architectural interest, inside and out, not quite the same as the ranches of several decades ago. My new house has Craftsman overtones and what I consider to be slightly overwrought trim, particularly on the windows and doors. To have added crown would have been a big mistake....just too cluttered, imo. |
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The W San Diego is located downtown between the Gaslamp Quarter and the Little Italy district. Six types of rooms are available, each style distinguished by size — from 250 to 1,250 square feet — and the types of amenities provided, such as Bose surround sound systems and soaking tubs. The open-air rooftop bar, Beach, has real sand, while the Living Room Lounge in the lobby serves as a venue for fashion, music, and celebrity art events. The W also welcomes dogs and cats by providing food, toys, and water bowls.
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For a reasonable price, "Cool Corner" suites include perks such as floor-to-ceiling views and deep soaking tubs.
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Quick and nutritious, this zesty take on pasta salad is a family favorite. Garnish with fresh herbs and black olives. Submitted by RDEPASS Carbs: 45.6g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 7g | Protein: 14.2g | Calories: 267.8
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Triple Crowns
February 1, 2012 in World 057 News, World News, Worlds 51-60 News
What's this?! Who the heck is ArmyOfLoners and what is he doing writing a W57 Blog? Isn't he the Speed Blogger?
If you asked any of those questions don't worry you aren't insane. We're going to take a fast-paced look at W57's top three tribes with…
I'm currently blogging for the Speed Server, but I've decided to write a filler if you will for W57 now that I've been playing here about a month and have an idea what to cover.
This blog won't be a lot of opinion, war stats, anything like that. In this issue we're going to look at the top 3 tribes ( {HI}, Infamy, Knock!) and their statistics in every way I can possibly think of. This may not appeal to players in the lower ranked tribes and I apologize for that, if I could take the time to cover everyone and everything I surely would. You should all be able to learn a lot about the top 3 tribes of W57 and what they are like on paper from this blog issue…
A huge part of winning in TW is dominance. If you dominate your area early on you are destined for success. You have to dominate the world to win it. Below I'll take a look at the statistical "Dominance" of the top 3 tribes and determine the Most Dominant tribe of W57.
{HI} have dominance in 17 K's, though many by a very low percentage. Their average K dominance is about 72.07% so nearly 3/4th of those 17 continents. They also have the highest K dominance of any tribe on the map with a 99.76% dominance in K73.
Infamy have dominance in 12 K's, most of them in the 90%'s but the rim K's in the 60-70's. Their average K dominance is about 85.21%, 13% higher than the rank 1 {HI}. Overall they have more complete dominance in their resident K's than any other tribe.
Knock! have dominance in 11 K's not counting their academy tribe Who?. Their average K dominance is about 70.45%, just below rank 1 {HI}. Their average K dominance is brought down by K45 where Ill, Infamy, and Knock! all have a large share of villages, with Knock! just taking dominance by 1% over Ill at 28.25%.
Most Dominant
Because it would be impossible to not give props to both {HI} for its overall dominance and Infamy for its high K average dominance, the two both have a share in the most dominant tribe of W57.
Overall Winner- {HI}
By K- Infamy
Runner up- Knock!
War itself has many faces. Some players focus on taking villages, some destroy the enemy with their offensive power, and others support the tribe with their stout defenses. All of these factors come into play in a war, so we'll look at all of them, determining the best tribe in each of those 3 categories and the overall Best at War tribe of W57…
(note, the time a tribe has been around will be a factor but shouldn't affect the stats themselves on paper which is the goal of the blog.
{HI} have gained the most points through war caps with 23.5 mil followed closely by Infamy at 19 mil. Knock! trails at only 9 mil, but have an extremely high Win-Loss ratio. Infamy has the highest ratio with 15.3 villages taken for every one loss, followed by Knock! at 12.4 and {HI} at a measly 4.5. {HI} may be gaining the most from war, but they are nowhere near the most efficient warring tribe. That title would have to go to Infamy for the strong point gains and high cap ratio while trailing {HI} in total caps by just 400, followed by Knock! at runner-up for their high-efficiency nobling.
War Cap Leader- Infamy
Runner up- Knock!
Most Gained- {HI}
{HI} nearly double Infamy's ODA and quadruple Knock!'s. If we look at the amount of ODA it takes for each tribe to successfully noble a village, {HI} gain 109,671 ODA for every cap, Infamy gain 65,219, and Knock! gain 66,673 ODA. {HI} easily dominate in war ODA which is surprising since Infamy is rank 1 ODA all around. Whether its a good thing to gain more ODA per village, well, thats for you to decide.
War ODA Leader- {HI}
Runner up- Knock!
Close third- Infamy
Once again {HI} dominate the category at 8 times Infamy's ODD and 5 times Knock!'s. Looking at OD differences, Infamy has the highest relying almost entirely on offense in their wars while Knock! is the most well-rounded tribe with an ODA/ODD difference of just 25 mil, and {HI} come in with 60 mil difference. Because we are looking at defending alone, we need to look at the amount of ODD gained for each lost village to determine which tribe is the best at defending. {HI} gain 391,193 ODD, Infamy 186,301, and Knock! 517,460. If you look at efficiency over pure numbers, Knock! are the best defenders on W57. If you look at the numbers themselves, {HI} are better defenders. For this we'll have to give both credit for their specific results.
Defending Efficiency- Knock!
Defensive Power- {HI}
Untested Defenders- Infamy
Growth is another huge factor in winning a world. You can be the rank 1 tribe for months, but if the tribes below you are growing faster you are in for some trouble. Many times growth itself will win over skill, the majority winning over the minority, determining the course of the world as we know it. Now that seems extreme, but I've seen it happen. Let's find out how our top 3 W57 tribes are doing in their daily gains…
Since the beginning of February, {HI} have gained 849 villages, Infamy 1,309, and Knock! 598. Knock! have lost 4 members, {HI} have lost 2, and Infamy have gained 3. If we look at conquers per member, Infamy have 14.9, {HI} 12.7, and Knock! 13.9. This shows us how Knock! are growing in villages at a fantastic rate for their size, only falling short of Infamy who have 5,000 more villages. Overall Infamy has the best growth followed by Knock!'s per player gains.
Village Repossession- Infamy
Player Growth- Knock!
Consistent Growth- {HI}
{HI} gained 8,186,861 points since the start of the month, Infamy 12,468,816 points, and Knock! 5,625,381 points. Infamy are outgrowing {HI} who is outgrowing Knock! in points. Looking at the points gained per cap, {HI} gain 9,643 points per village, Infamy 9,525, and Knock! 9,406. {HI} are the more efficient noblers if less active than Infamy.
Efficient Point Growth- {HI}
Exponential Growth -Infamy
Good Pace- Knock!
Internal; a word some players relish for the opportunity at free food, but leaders and council members cringe at the thought of another lost player. Regardless of how you look at it, I will always view internals as a bad thing. They are villages you already owned, already attributing to your dominance, that you have to spend another noble on just to keep. That same noble could be adding to your stats instead of just keeping them. That being said, let's see which of the top 3 tribes has been eating too many leftovers…
{HI} have 2,554 caps against themselves, Infamy 2,534, and Knock! 928(note this could be off with Who? being an academy tribe but for the sake of consistency we'll only look at Knock! themselves). 18.9% of Knock!'s conquers are internals, 22.9% of Infamy's, and {HI} 28.8%. These percentages should equalize size and age of tribe. Circumstances can lead to more internalling in one tribe than another, but on paper Knock! has the upperhand in taking more outside the tribe villages than the others. Infamy and {HI} waste every 5th noble on one of their own villages. In this respect, Knock! have the upperhand, followed by Infamy, then {HI}.
Mostly Actives- Knock!
Necessary Internalization- Infamy
Most Internalled- {HI}
Drum roll please…
Wait a minute, it wouldn't be very fair for ME to choose… You've got the statistics, you know the tribes… YOU DECIDE


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A Perfect Match
Toast romance with Bentzi's Arielle
Toasting the bride and groom is a beloved part of a wedding. But Zach Sauer, bar manager at Restaurant Muramoto, has one-upped the tradition.
Last summer, Sauer concocted Bentzi's Arielle, a cocktail dedicated to and named after friends who had just announced their engagement. The pair went on to get married and recently welcomed their first child. But fortunately, they're willing to share their refreshing orange drink with the rest of us.
Made with Hangar One Mandarin Blossom vodka and a splash of San Pellegrino Aranciata sparkling orange, Bentzi's Arielle is light and sweet. "It's a real easy-drinking summer cocktail," Sauer says, adding that it pairs nicely with Muramoto's sushi rolls and spicy dishes such as sautéed shrimp.
The drink is undoubtedly simple. "It's orange and orange," Sauer says. But, he continues, when you've found the right match, why complicate things?
That sounds like a pe rfect testament to a new couple.
RECIPE: Bentzi's Arielle
In a martini shaker, combine ice and 2 ounces Hangar One Mandarin Blossom vodka. Shake vigorously and pour into a martini glass. Top with about four ounces of San Pellegrino Aranciata. Garnish with a twist of orange.
Recipe courtesy of Restaurant Muramoto, 225 King St., 259-1040, muramoto.biz.
Katie Vaughn is associate editor of Madison Magazine.


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Flavius Theodosius or Theodosius the Elder was a senior military officer serving in the Western Roman Empire and the father of the Roman emperor Theodosius I. Flavius Theodosius attained the rank of Comes Britanniarum (Count of the province of Britannia) and as such, he is usually referred to as Comes (Count) Theodosius. He afterwards fought against the Alemanni and in Mauretania.
There is some evidence that Flavius Theodosius's father was called Honorius.
Probably sometime in the late 330s or early 340s he married his wife, Thermantia. With her, he had at least two sons, Honorius and Theodosius (afterwards emperor Theodosius I), born at Cauca (modern Coca, Segovia) in Spain. The family were orthodox Christians.
In 368 Flavius Theodosius was first raised to the Roman military rank of comes (akin to a general), and he was sent to the province of Britannia, to repel an invasion by various barbarian tribes, which he dealt with successfully. Known to have been with him on this expedition were his younger son Theodosius and, in all likelihood, Magnus Maximus, the future usurper.
On his return Count Theodosius succeeded Jovinus as the magister equitum praesentalis, at the court of Emperor Valentinian I, in which capacity he prosecuted another successful campaign against the Alemanni in 370.
In 373 Count Theodosius was made commander of the expedition to suppress the rebellion of Firmus in Mauretania, which proved to be yet another victory for the skilled commander. But after this victory he was arrested, taken to Carthage, and put to death in early 376. The reasons for this are not clear, but it is thought to have resulted from a factional power struggle in Italy after the sudden death of emperor Valentinian I in November 375. Shortly before his death Count Theodosius accepted Christian baptism - a common practice at the time, even for lifelong Christians.
After Count Theodosius' death his son Theodosius was sent home to the family estates in Gallaecia (now Galicia in Spain). But two years later, in 378, after the Roman defeat at the Battle of Adrianople, the younger Theodosius was rehabilitated, placed in charge of the Roman armies in the eastern half of the empire, and quickly elevated to the rank of emperor on January 19, 379 following his successes in the field.