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Forget Dying in a Dream, This Is What Freddy Krueger Really Symbolizes
Features By Kevin Carr on October 31, 2014 | Be the First To CommentI remember reading an article in the 1980s about writer/director Wes Craven's inspiration for Freddy Krueger, who visits his victims dreams and kills them while they're asleep. Craven has since talked about this inspiration often, and it involves a news story he stumbled across about a Cambodian refugee boy from the Killing Fields who was plagued with nightmares. One night, his parents heard him screaming. He had died in his sleep. This isn't the only time that Craven has made films inspired by real-life events. His 1988 Haitian zombie flick The Serpent and the Rainbow was a fictionalized story of antrhopologist Wade Davis who studied drugs allegedly used to induce zombification for slavery. Because Craven had two well-known films in the 80s based on real-life accounts, this led to a minor urban legend that there's real truth to someone dying in real life if they die in their dreams. As anyone who occasionally suffers from nightmares might tell you, this is a terrifying concept, so it got me thinking: if you die in a dream, would you really die in real life?
When The Smartest Version of Freddy Krueger Invaded Our World
Features By The Bitter Script Reader on October 22, 2014 | Be the First To Comment"Every kid knows who Freddy is. He's like Santa Claus or King Kong." – Heather Langenkamp in Wes Craven's New Nightmare. In a film full of truthful observations, that line always struck me as the truest, or at least the most relevant to my own relationship with Freddy Krueger and the Nightmare on Elm Street film series. I was four when the original came out in 1984, so I was too young to experience that film or most of the first few sequels on their first release. As I grew up, my awareness of Freddy came from what seeped into popular culture. As best as I can remember, my introduction was either a kid in my 4th grade class wearing a Freddy mask for Halloween, or possibly an ad for the costume in a comic book. So "my" Freddy was less the disturbing child murderer whom Wes Craven created for what probably felt like a standalone film, and more the watered-down pop icon. Less a psychological threat, and more of a catchphrase-spewing gimmick killer. It's the difference between how the shark from Jaws plays on screen, and experiencing him on the Universal Studios tram tour. As a result, Freddy never scared me as a kid, nor did I have any desire to see the movies. I knew that they came out every year or two and I assumed all of the movies were stupid slasher films, in which, I saw no appeal. I remember seeing a trailer for Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare in 1991 and thinking it looked incredibly awful. Good riddance. Then came 1994 and […]
31 Days of Horror: Freddy vs Jason (2003)
31 Days of Horror By Robert Fure on October 6, 2012 | Be the First To CommentThey said it couldn't be done. A fifth year of 31 Days of Horror? 31 more terror, gore and shower scene-filled movies worth highlighting? But Rejects always say die and never back away from a challenge (unless you count that time Robert Fure was challenged to a game of F*ck/Marry/Kill), so we've rounded up the horror fans among us and put together another month's worth of genre fun. Enjoy! Synopsis: Director Ronny Yu got saddled with something fans both dreamed of and feared – a merging, a meeting, a battle between classic 80's villains Freddy Krueger and Jason Voorhees. At a time when both franchises were deader in the water than their stars, the two icons clashed when a forgotten Freddy Krueger uses his mojo to trick Jason Voorhees into slaughtering the residents on the sleepy Elm Street, resurrecting their fears of an unknown killer and bringing Krueger back to power. What follows is an enjoyable battle of blades, a couple of boobs, and a damn fine time.
6 Great Horror Franchises That Sequels Eventually Ruined
Cinematic Listology By Ashe Cantrell on August 11, 2011 | Comments (4)When I was talking with some friends a while back about how much my wife and I enjoyed Insidious (probably one of the first genuinely well-made horror films in ages), I started thinking about how they're almost sure to greenlight a sequel any day now (still waiting on that) for some studio to run into the ground like James Wan and Leigh Whannel's previous collaboration, the Saw series. Saw got dumber and shittier as it went on, probably due to the fact that by fourth film or so the plot was incomprehensibly stupid. What's the point of all this again? And Jigsaw had how many apprentices now? By the end of the series, I was expecting him to have solved the financial crisis by employing the majority of Americans to set moronic traps for each other. But the thing that's easy to forget is that the first Saw movie was actually a pretty damn good movie. It wasn't unique by any means. It owes a lot to Dario Argento and his fellow Italian Giallo filmmakers, but that's not the point. The point is, Wan and Whannel paid attention. They actually put forth an effort to make a film that wasn't a remake or a sequel or a cheap knockoff. They showed their hand as far as influences go, but fuck, so does Quentin Tarantino. Hell, even Saw II and Saw III weren't bad. So maybe that's the secret to making a horror film that's not ball-crushingly idiotic. Maybe it just […]
What Villains Do You Like More Than Their Hero Counterparts?
Circle of Jerks By Scott Beggs on December 8, 2010 | Comments (12)You've stumbled upon Circle of Jerks, our sporadically published, weekly feature in which we ask the questions that really matter to our writers and readers. It's a time to take a break from our busy lives and revel in the one thing that we all share: a deep, passionate love of movies. If you have a question you'd like answered by the FSR readers and staff, send us an email at email@example.com. What villains have you liked more than their hero counterparts? – Nathan S.
New Infographic Makes Freddy Krueger Look Like a Good Samaritan
Movie News By Neil Miller on October 25, 2010 | Comments (5)For those not keeping up with the times, it's October. Which means that everyone has horror fever. Scary movies are being played in dark rooms, nubile coeds are being given manly arms upon which they can grasp when the brown note kicks in, and people like Brian Salisbury are busting out VHS copies of Demons 2 in a ritual that is as old as evil itself. For some — many of you, I would venture — it's the most wonderful time of the year. And while I'm slightly more inclined to celebrate the beginning of bikini season, who am I to rob you of your fun? With that in mind, I browsed on over to Yahoo Movies today to find this fancy new infographic. I'm told these are all the rage in Europe. This one pits three of cinema's most prolific slashers together in a good ole fashioned kill-off. Who killed more in their cinematic careers, asks the graphic, Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees or Freddy? According to this, it's Jason by a landslide victory. More impressive is his victory when you consider the fact that he took his first movie off, letting Mama Voorhees do all the slicing. So here's my question, horror lovers: are there any more prolific killers out there? Also, which of these fine hellions had the most interesting series of kills? Check out the full infographic after the jump if you need a reminder as to which movies these kills came from.
Weekly DVD Drinking Game: A Nightmare on Elm Street
Drinking Games By Kevin Carr on October 6, 2010 | Comments (1)It's October! Woo hoo! That means horror movies for everyone, not just in the theaters but also on DVD and Blu-ray. So scare yourself silly by watching some of these horror movies that are being released. First up is the remake of Wes Craven's A Nightmare on Elm Street. Whether you think it lives up to the original or not, it won't matter when you're done with this movie.
3D 'Elm Street' Sequel Already Annoying Fans
In Development By Jeremy Kirk on May 3, 2010 | Comments (4)With a heavy hit at the box office, we might be seeing a glove full of knives coming at us in 3D soon.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010): 10 Things I Liked, 5 I Didn't
Features By Robert Fure on May 3, 2010 | Comments (3)Critical consensus be damned, our horror guru dug the hell out of A Nightmare on Elm Street and wants to share his thoughts with you.
The 11 Sleaziest Cinematic Pedophiles
Cinematic Listology By Scott Beggs on May 2, 2010 | Comments (6)It's a taboo topic, but we brave the films that brave the unclear world of this sexual pathology and emerge unscathed with the best portrayals of pedophiles in film.
Nightmare on Elm Street: Freddy Krueger's Disturbing Rebirth
Features By Neil Miller on April 30, 2010 | Comments (6)For no good reason, Freddy Krueger has come back to life. But that won't stop his return from being a terrifying ride into the world of dreams now, will it? Certainly not.
Kevin Carr's Weekly Report Card: April 30, 2010
Features By Kevin Carr on April 30, 2010 | Comments (2)Fat Guys at the Movies Ep. 162 – A Furry Nightmare on Fat Street
Features By Kevin Carr on April 30, 2010 | Comments (1)Neil wets his pants in terror after watching A Nightmare on Elm Street and Kevin acts like a grumpy, old man, bemoaning how it doesn't live up to the glorious 80s. They also dish out some war stories about how they were traumatized by Furry Vengeance.
The 10 Best Freddy Krueger Moments
Cinematic Listology By Dustin Hucks on April 27, 2010 | Comments (7)We dig into the horror icon's seedy past to find some of the best moments from even some of the worst movies.
The 10 Worst Freddy Krueger Moments
Cinematic Listology By Robert Fure on April 27, 2010 | Comments (12)The kid (and knife) gloves come off as we take a look back at the less than shining examples of Freddy Krueger in film and TV.
Freddy Krueger: A High-Res Shadow of His Former Self
Movie News By Neil Miller on December 3, 2009 | Comments (12)Warner Bros. has released another high resolution photo of Jackie Earle Haley as the iconic dream-invading baddie Freddy Krueger in the upcoming remake of Nightmare on Elm Street.
SDCC: A Nightmare on Elm Street Poster Revealed
Comic-Con 2009 By Brian C. Gibson on July 22, 2009 | Comments (10)The friendly folks at IGN have passed along the first official artwork from the upcoming horror remake A Nightmare on Elm Street, which stars Jackie Earle Haley as notorious dreamweaver Freddy Krueger.
Jackie Earle Haley Not Freddy Krueger. Yet.
Movie News By Robert Fure on February 18, 2009 | Comments (10)Samuel Bayer is Having A Nightmare on Elm Street
In Development By Robert Fure on February 12, 2009 | Comments (4)The Nightmare on Elm Street reboot from Michael Bay's Platinum Dunes pulls a director through his bed and fires out a hundred gallons of blood! Or just signs him to a contract.
31 Days of Horror: A Nightmare on Elm Street
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(07-28-2014 03:35 PM)jacobystealshome Wrote: /25 is usually not priced. and ebay sales play only a small part in pricing, because they arent true market prices
(07-28-2014 11:35 AM)asoknb Wrote: Why are there still no Book Values listed in the OPG for 2013-14 Cup Contenders (/499)? They have been readily available for some time now on Ebay.
(07-28-2014 06:52 PM)hckydv7 Wrote: How are they not true market prices--- ebay accounts for 50% or more of all card sales.
(07-28-2014 08:28 PM)Optimus_Prime Wrote: You know, I've always questioned how Beckett gets their data. They say they look at what the market is doing, but how do they know? Do collectors keep track of sales and send them in to beckett? Do they go around to card shops nationwide and ask collectors what they'd be willing to pay? I know ebay plays a huge part in the market, but the prices on ebay are so off what beckett has....how do they actually come to the conclusion of what a card should be priced?
(07-28-2014 08:21 PM)fred bear Wrote: Not true. I won't argue if you choose to believe it as no data actually exists. But #1, if you add up all the collector-to-collector sales either in person or through trading sites plus all the lcs (or web shop) sales to individual collectors plus all the transactions at card shows across the US and Canada, adding in eBay would not double the figure. Ebay accounts for probably less than 5% of sealed wax. And #2, eBay is primarily a wholesale market, not retail. Yes, you can certainly purchase cards at retail or retail plus pricing, but the majority who utilize it are looking for 'steals' or cards to 'flip'. I'm sure Beckett factors eBay sales into their valuations, but if auctions for a card are ending at $6 + $3 shipping, I certainly hope that they do not publish pricing as $2.50 - $6.00...


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Right guard David DeCastro, the first-round draft pick from Stanford who has missed the season to date with a serious right knee injury, and offensive lineman John Malecki were activated Monday.
Right tackle Marcus Gilbert, who hasn't played since injuring an ankle Oct. 11 against Tennessee, went on the injured-reserve list and will miss the rest of the season. He had expected to return to practice this week.
Those moves came after left guard Willie Colon (knee) warmed up but did not play in Cleveland, and right tackle Mike Adams (ankle) was injured during the game.
DeCastro injured an ACL and MCL against the Bills on Aug. 25, but he resumed practicing two weeks ago. If Adams can't play Sunday in Baltimore, right guard Ramon Foster could shift to right tackle, with either DeCastro or Doug Legursky replacing him.
• Wide receiver David Gilreath, who was on the roster for three games but did not make a catch, was released — a move that suggests Antonio Brown (high-ankle sprain) will be ready for the Ravens after missing three games. Since Brown was hurt, Mike Wallace has only eight catches in three games after having 18 in his previous three games.
• Since 1940, the Steelers have played only 16 games in which they had as many as eight turnovers. They had 12 turnovers in a 47-13 loss to the Eagles in 1965 — matching the most by any NFL team over the last 72 years — and 10 in a 54-7 defeat to the Packers in 1941. They had nine turnovers four times, the last time being against the Bengals in 1979, and eight turnovers a total of 10 times. Before Sunday they hadn't had that many since they had eight against the Browns in 1989.
• Jonathan Dwyer remains the Steelers' rushing leader with 429 yards, but this is only the third time in 20 years and the first since 2003 the team still doesn't have a 500-yard rusher so late into a season. Willie Parker had 485 yards in 2008, and Jerome Bettis had 406 yards in '03. Dwyer had only 19 yards against Cleveland, yet was the team leader. "The running backs didn't do well, and we put him (backup quarterback Charlie Batch) in bad situations," Dwyer said, referring to the running backs' four fumbles.
• The Steelers are uncharacteristically piling up penalty yards; their 68 yards Sunday gave them 715 for the season, the fifth most in the league. Washington leads with 770.
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''Certainly a good faith medical judgment must be a defense to any charge'' under the District of Columbia's criminal abortion statute, Justice Blackmun wrote in a memo to himself as an early challenge to that law was pending.
The records of Roe v. Wade itself, available in the papers of several other justices who were on the court in 1973, have been mined by scholars.
While the Blackmun papers illuminate his own role and offer some fascinating detail, they do not change the basic narrative.
However, his files on the District of Columbia case shed new light on Justice Blackmun's readiness, earlier than has been recognized, to embrace the right to privacy as the foundation for the right to abortion. That case, United States v. Vuitch, began as a challenge to the District of Columbia's criminal abortion statute. It was decided in 1971 without addressing the ultimate constitutional issue, and so has been largely forgotten in the long shadow that Roe v. Wade cast.
As was his habit, Justice Blackmun dictated a memo to himself while he was preparing to hear the argument in the case. ''Here we go in the abortion field,'' he began, reflecting the justices' awareness that abortion cases were steadily making their way to the court's door.
In the memo, he reviewed the court's recent precedents establishing a right to privacy for the use of birth control and the private possession of pornography.
These cases ''afford potent precedence in the privacy field,'' he wrote, adding: ''I may have to push myself a bit, but I would not be offended by the extension of privacy concepts to the point presented in the present case.'' In his final sentence, he said: ''I think I could go along with any reasonable interpretation of the problem on principles of privacy.''
An Unhappy Assignment
It is clear from the Roe v. Wade file that the justices hadn't anticipated the firestorm to come. After the retirements of Justices Black and John M. Harlan, the court was two members short in the fall of 1971 when it was time to schedule Roe v. Wade for argument. Chief Justice Burger appointed Justice Blackmun to a screening committee to decide which cases could be argued as scheduled, and which were so controversial that they should be held for a full court.
While Roe v. Wade was a candidate for deferral, ''we didn't set it aside,'' Justice Blackmun recalled in the 1995 oral history that is part of his collected papers. ''I don't know why we didn't set it aside. I think probably the implication, the obvious implication, is that we didn't think it was that important at that time.''
Following the first argument, and after a vigorous internal debate, the court decided that Roe v. Wade should be heard by nine justices. Justices Rehnquist and Powell had joined the court by the time the case was reargued in October 1972.
Justice Blackmun made notes to himself in connection with the justices' post-argument conference. It is not clear whether they were his prepared talking points, or whether he made them after the discussion. (The abbreviations he used are rendered as complete words in this article.)
Clearly, the atmosphere surrounding abortion had darkened over the summer. ''It is not a happy assignment -- will be excoriated,'' he wrote.
He then sketched his thoughts for the eventual opinion, in a format strikingly like the final product. ''The right to privacy as exemplified in the decided cases here. This is broad enough to encompass the decision whether to terminate a pregnancy. . . . But, despite the arguments, the right is not absolute. There is a point at which another interest is involved -- life or the potential of life. . . . I avoid any determination as to when life begins. Therefore, a balancing of interests.''
The notes end with these reflections on the likely impact of the decision:
''1. A majority of state statutes go down the drain.
2. It will be an unsettled period for a while.
3. But most state legislatures will be meeting in '73.
4. Any point in withholding the mandate? To 4/1.''
This last point raised the prospect of delaying the ruling's effective date until the following April to give states time to adjust.
By late December, five justices -- Powell, Brennan, Thurgood Marshall, Douglas, and Potter Stewart -- had joined Justice Blackmun's proposed opinion. Chief Justice Burger had indicated he agreed but frustrated the others by delaying signing on for another month. In his oral history, Justice Blackmun speculated that the delay was designed to push the announcement of the decision past President Nixon's second inauguration on Jan. 20, 1973, so as not to upstage or embarrass the president. On Jan. 22, the ruling was issued, with only Justices Byron R. White and Rehnquist dissenting.
In the deadpan style he used in a running ''chronology of significant events'' he maintained throughout his years on the court, he recorded the ruling. ''Abortion decision down -- L.B.J. dies,'' he wrote for Jan. 22. The next day, reflecting official Catholic reaction, he wrote: ''abortion flak -- 3 Cardinals -- Vatican -- Rochester wires!'' The last item referred to a telegram sent by the Mayo Clinic.
The ruling was to change his life and galvanize the country. He received thousands of angry letters, so many that the library kept only a small sample.
From 1973 on, Justice Blackmun dedicated himself to preserving Roe v. Wade as the comfortable 7-to-2 majority dwindled. He was wary when Justices Sandra Day O'Connor, Anthony Kennedy and David Souter arrived on the court, worried that they would ultimately overturn the right to abortion. When he lost cases, he wrote furious dissents in a deeply personal style, the evolution of which the papers document.
As it turned out in the Planned Parenthood v. Casey decision, it was that new generation of justices who made the right secure.
In his oral history, conducted by one of his former law clerks, Prof. Harold Hongju Koh of Yale Law School, Justice Blackmun pronounced himself content with his role in defending the right to abortion and satisfied that Casey had preserved it.
At the end of the interviews, Professor Koh asked whether writing Roe v. Wade ''was a piece of good luck or bad luck.''
He had wondered about that himself, Justice Blackmun replied. Then the 87-year-old retired justice said: ''For me personally it probably was a matter of more good luck than bad. I think one grows in controversy.''
Handling of Papers Varies
The papers of Justice Harry A. Blackmun consist of 530,800 items in 1,585 containers at the Library of Congress.
The library also has the papers of 38 Supreme Court justices dating to the early 19th century.
Justices decide for themselves how they want their papers handled. Justice Thurgood Marshall's papers were opened immediately after his death in 1993. The papers of Justice William J. Brennan Jr., who died in 1997, remain tightly restricted.
Justice Byron R. White, who died in 2002, ordered his papers to remain closed for 10 years after his death. Chief Justice Warren E. Burger's papers will be opened in 2026, in Williamsburg, Va.
Sandra Day O'Connor has made some papers available with her permission. After she dies, files on individual cases will remain closed while any justice who participated is on the court.
Photos: Harry A. Blackmun, with help from an attendant, Habsford Harris, putting on a robe for swearing-in ceremonies on June 9, 1970. (Photo by Mike Lien/The New York Times)(pg. A1); THE BURGER COURT IN 1970 -- From left: Justices John M. Harlan, Thurgood Marshall, Hugo L. Black, Potter Stewart, Warren E. Burger, Byron R. White, William O. Douglas, Harry A. Blackmun and William J. Brennan Jr. (Photo by U.P.I. telephoto)(pg. A22); THE REHNQUIST COURT IN 1993 -- From left, Sandra Day O'Connor, Clarence Thomas, Harry A. Blackmun, Anthony M. Kennedy, William H. Rehnquist, David H. Souter, John Paul Stevens, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia. (Photo by Marcy Nighswander/Associated Press); Correspondence From a Condemned Man -- A letter from Bruce E. Callins, on death row in Texas, thanking Justice Harry A. Blackmun for his denunciation of the death penalty.; Notes From the Bench -- Justice Blackmun's files include notes passed by justices to one another during arguments. At left, Justice Potter Stewart mentions a vice president's resignation and a score from a baseball game; center, Justice Thurgood Marshall compliments Justice Blackmun on a forceful opinion; right, Chief Justice Warren E. Burger's note during an especially trying day. (Photographs by Doug Mills/The New York Times)(pg. A23) Chart: ''Major Cases During Blackmun's Tenure'' Nominated by President Richard M. Nixon, Harry A. Blackmun was a justice of the Supreme Court from June 9, 1970, to Aug. 3, 1994. THE BURGER COURT 1969-1986 1971 New York Times v. United States Court permits publication of the Pentagon Papers. 1972 Furman v. Georgia Death penalty laws are unconstitutional. 1973 Roe v. Wade Constitution guarantees right to abortion. 1974 United States v. Nixon President has to give up White House tapes. 1976 Buckley v. Valeo Post-Watergate campaign finance laws interpreted. Gregg v. Georgia New death penalty laws upheld. Craig v. Boren Sex discrimination cases merit special scrutiny. 1977 Bates v. State Bar Lawyers have right to advertise. 1978 Regents of University of California v. Bakke Affirmative action in higher education upheld. 1980 Harris v. McRae Government does not have to pay for abortions. 1982 Plyler v. Doe Children of illegal immigrants have a right to education. 1983 Immigration and Naturalization Service v. Chadha Legislative veto is unconstitutional. 1986 Bowers v. Hardwick Right to privacy for gay sex rejected. THE REHNQUIST COURT William H. Rehnquist became chief justice on Sept. 25, 1986 1987 McCleskey v. Kemp Race-discrimination challenge to the death penalty rejected. 1988 Morrison v. Olson Independent counsel statute upheld. 1989 City of Richmond v. Croson Minority set-asides in public contracting struck down. 1990 Cruzan v. Missouri Dept. of Health Limited ''right to die'' recognized. 1992 Lee v. Weisman Graduation prayer struck down. 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey Right to abortion reaffirmed. (pg. A22) Chart: ''Surprise Change of Mind Upheld Roe v. Wade'' As the Supreme Court justices were deciding the future of the right to abortion, Justice Harry A. Blackmun thought all was lost: there seemed to be five votes that would effectively overturn Roe v. Wade. But unexpected news suddenly shifted the balance to five votes to uphold. MAY 29, 1992 Justice Anthony M. Kennedy unexpectedly sends a letter to Justice Blackmun, who had just informed Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist that he would be drafting a dissenting opinion. Justice Kennedy writes: ''I need to see you as soon as you have a few free moments. I want to tell you about some developments in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, and at least part of what I say should come as welcome news.'' THE NEXT DAY Justice Kennedy describes the opinion that he and Justices Sandra Day O'Connor and David H. Souter have drafted to preserve the right to abortion. Justice Blackmun's notes of their meeting begin with the observation that Roe v. Wade is ''sound,'' and end with a diagram, in his code for his colleagues' names, of the new 5-to-4 majority to uphold Roe. Sandra Day O'Connor Anthony M. Kennedy David H. Souter Harry A. Blackmun John Paul Stevens Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist Byron R. White Clarence Thomas Antonin Scalia, or ''Nino'' (pg. A22)


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could you include dynamic helmet mod Media.moddb.com
in the future will you include the mini mod where changes your appearence based on what headgear you wear
can i ask something . i want to test this but i want to ask something. does this is ballanced enought and difficult. i dont like mods where you have plenty of money and bullets
what if someone wants to play without minimap
i tried installing patch but it says to me that one file name is too large (doctor music or something)
does this is should apply for all game "We discourage brings a vanilla's tasks like "Bring me a boar foot" etc. They are horribly
boring and there is big possibility that you will have CTD during accept them. We don't know
why, because we don't touch them. Will be better for you to focus on Secret Trails' storyline
because it's really awesome and amount of really curious tasks is GIANT.
where is the Secret Trails 2 + Autumn Aurora 2 Adaptation - Autumn_Aurora_2_Secret_Trails_2.pdf
for some reason when i am loading a save i hear the starting sidorovic speach
when the next patch is going to come (just asking)
this mod needs two things
1 some weapons can only be used with crosshair and i never use one
2 ballance.make this more survival (less bullets,less money .....) like
i understood that. i was refering to the kind of music
you mean like the song that plays in your moddb page
the video was great except the music
in order to be able to play this mod and all campains do i need both the base game and the expansions ?
could you make Fascist Militia Brigade avaliable to all fascists and not only axis members
could you add dynamic helmet mod in the future
when do you plan to release next version
will a patch comes in a short period( less than month)
or should i start a new game now


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INTERAIR PTY LTD COURSE INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS Ver. 1.8 August 2008 Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K ABOUT US Interair since its incorporation in July 1981 has established itself as a company capable of offering a wide range of aviation products including logistics, technical, engineering and operational support services. Strict adherence to a code of financial responsibility, inspection and engineering procedures along with the high level of proficiency required within the organisation has been instrumental in the position that Interair is currently accorded in the aviation industry. Growth of the company has been closely allied to the development of its infrastructure and technical skills. Only projects or tasks perceived to be within the organisations capability will be undertaken. To this end the shareholders, directors and management of Interair have shown their long term commitment to the organisation through forward investment planning in training, infrastructure and equipment. In 1997 Interair purchased an extensive 40,000 sq ft. hangar complex from Qantas in Melbourne. This facility has been substantially modernised with the construction of a new avionics test and repair laboratory, computerised tracking spares and inventory store, corporate facility and engineering shops. Our flying school welcomes students from Australia and around the world, offering tuition, certification, and hands-on flight experience with our team of specialist instructors. Interair's flight training is provided at two locations: Essendon and Ballarat. Essendon airport is situated only 9km from Melbourne's city centre and our operations and maintenance headquarters are based at this aerodrome. The airport is equipped with Instrument Landing System and control tower, ideal training environment for advanced flight training. Ballarat is located approximately 100km West of Melbourne, provides relaxed flying environment idealised for basic flight training. Approved as a training provider for International Students, Interair is listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), and our skilled staff are specialists in overseas licence conversion and aircraft rental for visiting pilots. As a CRICOS provider, Interair undergoes regular government auditing to ensure the overseas students training always conforms to the National Code of Practice. All licencing and rating tests are conducted in-house, by our Approved Test Officer. With expertise and an emphasis on safety and quality education, our highly qualified instructors will work together to meet all of your flight training, licencing and flying needs. For comprehensive information about Interair Pty. Ltd., please refer to our website: http://www.interair.com.au Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K COURSE ENTRY PRE-REQUISITES Education Requirement The basic educational requirement of entry into this course is a pass at Year 12 level or equivalent to the 6th year of secondary education. Brunei Pass in 1 subject at 'A' levels Fiji NZ School Certificate plus Form 7 School Leaving Certificate or Foundation Year (USP) Hong Kong Successful completion of Forms 6 - 7 India Division 1 passes in Higher Secondary Certificate: or Senior School Certificate (10+2) or with Division 1 in the All India Senior School Certificate by the CBSE Indonesia SMA Class 3 with average grade of 7 or better in 11 subjects Japan Kotogakko/Upper Secondary School Certificate Korea High School Certificate Malaysia Pass in 2 subjects at STPM level. SAM 60 or better Pakistan High School Certificate or 5B grades at GCE 'O' levels Singapore Pass in 2 subjects at GCE 'A' level Sri Lanka GCA 'A' level passes in four subjects Taiwan Senior High School Leaving Certificate Age You must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. Special Entry Applicants who do not have the above qualifications but have vocational qualifications or at least one year's work experience in a related area may be given special consideration. English Language Proficiency If English is not your first language, you need to provide evidence that you have the required level of English proficiency. A minimum of TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 550 and TWE (Test of Written English) 6.0 or an IELTS (International English Language Test System) overall bandscore of 6.0 is necessary to gain admission to the course. Please note that the documentary evidence of your English proficiency will also be used for your Student Pilot Licence application. You must sit for one of these English Language tests in your country. Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K COURSE OUTLINE Interair offers three different training courses, described below. Detailed flight crew licensing and industry pre-employment requirements vary amongst countries. It is very important that you contact your country's Civil Aviation Authority and flying training organisations for the license conversion requirements and processes. You need to be physically and mentally fit to be a pilot. Upon arrival to Australia, we will arrange your CASA medical examination. We highly recommend that you consult a designated aviation medical examiner in your country to ensure that you satisfy the aviation medical standard before applying for the training. Interair can refer you to the local training organisations in some countries to assist your licence conversion. Please contact us for details. Please note that you have to pass either in-house and/or external tests as appropriate, in order for Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA) to grant you each licence/rating/endorsement for each course. See "ASSESSMENT METHODS & STANDARDS" for details. 1. Commercial Pilot Licence (Single Engine) Course Code: 045998K Course Duration: 60 weeks Course Price: A$48,369.50 This basic course provides the necessary training to become a commercial pilot in a single engine aircraft. In addition to the commercial pilot licence, you will also receive a tuition for Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) theory. The Australian ATPL theory pass credit is highly regarded and is quite often specified as one of the airline entry pre-requisites. Upon successful completion of the course, CASA will grant the following: - Commercial Pilot Licence (Single Engine) - Manual Propeller Pitch Control Endorsement - Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory Exam Pass PLEASE INQUIRE WITHIN FOR PRICE PREAKDOWN. 2. Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating Course Code: 045999J Course Duration: 65 weeks Course Price: A$74,694.00 A multi engine command instrument rating allows you to fly the aircraft as a Pilot In Command in cloud, day and night. After completing a Commercial Pilot Training, you will receive a training to fly the aircraft without looking outside – only looking at instruments to work out the aircraft attitude and position, and to navigate. This rating dramatically improves the flexibility of your flight by minimising the influence of the weather. Many commercial operators name this rating as part of the pre-requisites for an employment. Upon successful completion of the course, CASA will grant the following: - Commercial Pilot Licence (Single Engine) - Manual Propeller Pitch Control & Retractable Undercarriage Endorsement - Initial Multi Engine Endorsement (Piper PA-44) - Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating - Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory Exam Pass Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K Course price breakdown: General Flying Progress Test Module $10,457.00 - Flight training and testing $7,945.00 - Theory training & briefing $1,699.00 - CASA and other authority fees $813.00 Private Pilot Licence Module $10,069.50 - Flight training and testing $6,897.50 - Theory training & briefing $2,790.00 - CASA and other authority fees $382.00 Commercial Pilot Licence Module $27,954.50 - Flight training and testing $24,308.50 - Theory training & briefing $2,400.00 - CASA and other authority fees $1,146.00 Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating Module $18,909.00 - Flight training and testing $16,490.00 - Theory training & briefing $2,190.00 - CASA and other authority fees $229.00 Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory Module $7,404.00 - Theory training $6,310.00 - CASA and other authority fees $1,094.00 Grand Total $74,694.00 3. Commercial Pilot Licence (Multi Engine) Course Code: 045997M Course Duration: 60 weeks Course Price: A$99,499.00 This is the "Top of the Range" course. The course was designed and used to train Airline Cadet Pilots at Interair. The course was approved by Civil Aviation Authority of China to train Chinese Pilots. The course incorporates all trainings covered in the above two courses plus training in the high performance turbo-prop aircraft. Interair uses Raytheon Beechcraft Kingair 200 for this training. The aircraft is equipped with two turbo-prop engines which share similar characteristics to those of turbo-fan engine, and the aircraft performance is very similar to well-known regional airliners, Bombardier DHC-8 and Saab 340. Experience in the Kingair helps you making the next transition – to the transport category turbo-prop or jet. Upon successful completion of the course, CASA will grant the following: - Commercial Pilot Licence (Single Engine) - Night VFR Rating (Single Engine) - Constant Speed Propeller & Retractable Undercarriage Endorsement - Initial Multi Engine Endorsement (Piper PA-44) - Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating - Air Transport Pilot Licence Theory Exam Pass - Cabin Pressurisation Endorsement - Kingair 200 Endorsement Course price: PLEASE INQUIRE WITHIN FOR PRICE PREAKDOWN. Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K NOTES ON COURSE PRICES The flight training costs are based on Interair training syllabus. The actual flying hours and the resultant cost may vary. Similarly, landing fees included in the above training cost is calculated for Essendon airport only, based on the syllabus. Landing fees at other aerodromes are separately payable by the student. The landing fees vary amongst the aerodromes and aircraft types. Any additional training required to complete the course will be charged separately, at a normal (local) retail rate applicable at the time of the additional training. In summary, please note the following: Items included in the course fee: - Application process - Airport Pick-up and Orientation - Aircraft and instructor hire* - All pre- and post-flight briefing - Flight Test & Licence Application fee* - Landing fee for Essendon Airport* - Theory Class, Textbook, charts & Theory Examination Fee* - Overseas Student Health Cover * Based on Interair Training Syllabus (exam fees are for first attempts only) Items NOT included in the course fee: - Living expense (food, accommodation, transport to/from Airport etc) - CASA Aviation Medical Examination fee - Personal items (headset, bag etc) - Uniform (optional) - Additional training cost (including associated landing fees) - Flight test fees and theory examination fees for re-attempt - Landing fees outside Essendon Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K ASSESSMENT METHODS & STANDARDS In order to obtain CASA qualifications listed in each courses, or to move onto the next phase of your training, you have to pass the assessment. This is carried out in one of the following manners: 1. In-house theory examinations This applies to Pre-solo, Pre-area solo, and Basic Aeronautical Knowledge examinations. These three examinations are required at early stages of training (ab-initio training) under CASA Day VFR Syllabus. Each examination consists of 20 to 30 of multi-choice type questions. The required pass mark is 70%. 2. Proficiency check flights This applies to aircraft design, class, or type endorsements. Interair's designated instructor will fly with you as an assessor and you need to demonstrate the ability to handle normal and abnormal situations in the applicable aircraft up to the applicable level described in the CASA Day VFR Syllabus. 3. CASA flight tests Flight tests are carried out by one of Interair's CASA Approved Testing Officer. The test comprises of ground theory (oral) and the actual flight. You are required to demonstrate up to the level required for the applicable Licence and Rating, as detailed in either the CASA Day VFR Syllabus or Civil Aviation Order. CASA Flight Operations Inspector may observe the test as part of industry surveillance. 4. Cyberexam™ Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence, Instrument Rating Theory, and Air Transport Pilot Licence theory examinations are carried out through the computer based Cyberexam™ system. The Private Pilot Licence Theory Cyberexam ™ is carried out at Interair, while other examinations are carried out at CASA's designated exam centres. Interair staff will assist you in organising the booking of the examination. Questions are multi-choice type and the required knowledge levels can be found in the CASA Day VFR syllabus and Civil Aviation Order. You can obtain copies of the exam standards from CASA website: http://www.casa.gov.au/fcl/syllabus.htm As can be seen, above assessments are carried out in accordance with clear and stringent standards and procedures. However Interair has appeals process in case you are not satisfied or disagree with the outcome of the assessment. Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K TRAINING PROGRESS As a full-time student you are expected to maintain acceptable level of progress. Your training is planned to achieve the result in the most efficient way. Although the training plan allows for operational factors (such as weather condition), decent rest and review, it is vital that you make a full commitment during the training period. Here, the "training progress" refers to both a) actual achievement against your flight time & theory contact hours, and b) achievement against the calendar time. Upon commencing the course, you will be briefed in detail of your training plan and "achievement targets" for this purpose. Warning In the event that your progress lags behind the schedule, and in Interair's opinion, you are not making satisfactory effort, the matter may be reported to Immigration Department and your Visa may be cancelled as a result. TRAINING DAYS During the training period you will have five days of training per week. Normally this is confined between Monday and Friday, but subject to the weather condition, weekends may be utilised in place of weekdays subject to a mutual agreement with your instructor. Normally your training is scheduled between 9AM and 4PM, Monday to Friday. However, the hours may vary depending on your flying sortie. For example, if you have a night navigation training, you will be coming to school mid-afternoon instead. In any case Interair maintains a close monitor of your workload and fatigue. As a general guideline your training is planned in accordance with Civil Aviation Order Part 48.1 "Flight & Duty Time Limitations". A copy of this Order is available from the operations office. HOLIDAYS Your holiday is set after every three months or between training modules. This is, however, subject to your overall training progress. It is best advisable to reserve the holiday until the later stage of your training, especially considering the situation that your flight training is delayed due to adverse weather condition. One thing you may want to consider is that you can combine a long distance solo navigation exercise with your holiday travel. In the past, Interair's students took this opportunity to fly to places such as Ayers Rock, Gold Coast, Cairns and even up to Darwin. Flying around the country is one of the best ways to enjoy Australia!! In any case, planning for an adequate holiday is part of your self-management training. REPEATING THE TRAINING Should you fail the theory or flight test, you will be arranged for remedial training to re-train you up to the test standard. If a major skills or knowledge deficiencies are noted, you may have to repeat the relevant component of the module. Here the major knowledge deficiency is defined as the overall marking below 50% where Knowledge Deficiency Report (KDR) is not issued, and the major skills deficiency is defined as the failed flight test where the Testing Officer determines that an entire re-test is required (no partial pass items given). It should be noted that the repeated training attracts additional cost and duration. Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING If you already have a pilot qualification and/or flying experience, under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) scheme, your course duration, flying hours, and the cost may be reduced. The process is summarised as follows: A. Applying for RPL on the basis of your overseas qualification and flying experience 1. When you apply for our training course, please provide the details of your pilot qualification and flying experience. A certified copy of your licence and logbook need to be attached to the application. 2. Interair will review the material. If, in Interair's opinion, RPL is possible we will advise you to formally apply to CASA for an appropriate licence conversion, together with the estimate of the revised course cost and duration. 3. It is up to CASA to assess and grant the Australian equivalent qualification. Upon successful conversion through CASA, Interair will provide a revised letter of offer detailing the revised training duration and cost to reflect the RPL granted. 4. Please sign the letter of offer to accept the RPL & return it to Interair, together with certified copies of CASA qualifications. A copy of the signed letter of offer will be kept in your student record. B. Applying for RPL on the basis of CASA qualification and flying experience in Australia The procedure remains the same as A., the only difference is that the Interair's Chief Flying Instructor, as a CASA Delegate, will assess the materials. Realistically, the only occasion that you will find the RPL gives you timeframe and financial advantage is that you have previously received flight training in Australia under CPL 150 hours program or you already possess overseas Commercial Pilot Licence. As you can see the RPL is not a quick and easy process, and the key factor is that whether CASA grants you an Australian equivalent licence. In some instances you may need to come into Australia in order to complete the licence conversion. If that is the case, Interair will provide you with a preliminary estimation of the revised course duration and price SUBJECT TO YOUR LICENCE CONVERSION IS SUCCESSFUL WITH CASA. Until such a time that your licence conversion is successfully completed, you need to enrol under normal course fee and duration. For general information regarding the overseas licence conversion, please visit CASA website: http://www.casa.gov.au/fcl/overbr.htm Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K TRAINING VENUE AND FACILITIES Interair's primary base is situated at Essendon Airport in the state of Victoria. Essendon Airport is located only 9km from the City of Melbourne and is easily accessed. Essendon airport is nestled within suburbia, with public transport serving the airport. Shopping centres and accommodation, if required can be found within easy walking distance from the airport. Essendon airport is a controlled airport, meaning it has its own ATC control tower, and the airport lies under Melbourne's Class C airspace system. So straight from day one, our students are learning the ATC skills they will use for the rest of their flying careers. For Instrument Flight Training, Essendon is ideally located. Within 10minutes flight time from Essendon there are several NDB, VOR/DME, ILS approaches. Giving the student great exposure to IFR procedures. Essendon airport is 10 minutes flight time from Moorabbin Airport, which has its own GAAP ATC procedures. Moorabbin is utilised as one of our training areas, others being Bacchus Marsh, 15 minutes flight time to the west from Essendon. Interair also operates from Ballarat aerodrome. Ballarat is an uncontrolled airport, i.e. no control tower, this greatly reduces wasted or lost flight lesson time on the ground, plus our training area adjoins the airport circuit area. For Instrument Flight Training, Ballarat is ideally located. Within 40minutes flight time from Ballarat there are several NDB, VOR/DME, ILS approaches. Giving the student great exposure too IFR procedures. Your flight training is carried out by CASA qualified flight instructors by following a carefully designed training syllabus. A unique and highly efficient flying training programme enables you to reach the required standard quickly, while learning more than most flying training organisations. The theory training is provided in a classroom, covering all levels of theory study for you to pass the required theory examination. This is aided by audio-visual equipments and computer programmes. Interair use Cessna C172 aircraft as a basic training aircraft. The type is one of the world's most popular aircraft and you will have a very good chance to see and fly this type in your home country. Towards your Commercial Pilot Licence Test, you will step up to Piper PA28R "Arrow", which is a high-performance single engine aircraft. This aircraft is commonly seen in airline training industry. The aircraft shares the same fuselage and many part of the aircraft system with Piper PA44 Multi Engine training aircraft. Training in Arrow enables you a seamless step-up to the next level. Cessna C182 aircraft may also be used as an alternative to Piper PA28R Arrow for Commercial Pilot Training. The aircraft shares a similar airframe structure and aircraft systems to C172, and also is a very popular aircraft in Australia. Students who wish to undertake the Multi Engine training will fly in Piper PA44 Seminole, which is a common training aircraft for initial multi engine and command instrument rating. Although the aircraft is only four-seater, the aircraft has all features required for comprehensive initial multi engine training. For those wishing to take up the training equivalent to airline cadet training programme, Interair offers you high altitude, high speed training in Raytheon Beechcraft Kingair 200. While the smaller Kingair 90 is popular for airline cadet training, Interair provides training and experience in Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K a larger and faster variant. The Kingair 200 is one of the most popular aircraft worldwide, utilised as corporate transport, surveillance, Medivac, humanitarian aid, and variety of roles. Interair's Flying training at Essendon Airport is aided by a Hawker Pilot Trainer (HPT), which was an exclusively-designed training device. The HPT is utilised as a learning transition aid to bridge across theory and practice, as a procedural trainer, as a situational awareness trainer, and as a CASA approved instrument flying trainer. An integration of the HPT into Interair's training syllabus enabled the trainees to reach the required CASA standard with significantly enhanced situational awareness and instrument flying techniques, which are the vital skills for professional pilots. A similar instrument trainer, Frasca 142 is located at Ballarat aerodrome for the same purpose. The Frasca is popular world-wide for its quality and value to the training. The device is also CASA approved and the training hours from this Frasca can be recorded in your logbook. LIVING ENVIRONMENT Melbourne is quote often quoted as one of the most liveable cities in the world. Its population of 3.4 million residents is a melting pot of many different cultures formed over its relatively young history. Melbourne is an ever-expanding modern city representing communities drawn from countries all over the world. It is one of the rare cities in the world which you are likely to find and socialise with your own ethnic community group. Renowned for its restaurants of every nation, your choice of cafes, bars, arts and entertainment, shopping centres, sports, parks, gardens and sightseeing locations will enrich the quality of your experience. Accommodation can easily be arranged due to Essendon Airport's proximity to its surroundings and public transport. Ballarat, located about 100km West of Melbourne, is one of Victoria's largest regional cities, with good public transport coverage and all services you would find in a major city. You will find Ballarat a friendly city to live in. Sovereign Hill, located just to the south of Ballarat city, is one of Victoria's finest tourist attractions. HEALTH INSURANCE All overseas students are required to have compulsory health insurance cover during their stay in Australia. The Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) premium must be paid before a student visa is issued. The OSHC premium for the year 2008 is $345.00 for 12 months and $517.50 for 18months (the latest premiums can be obtained through Australian Health Management (AHM) website, http://www.ahm.com.au). Upon receipt of the initial fee payment, Interair will organise the health cover and contact you for the policy details so that you can proceed for the visa application. Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K TRANSFERRING FROM ANOTHER SCHOOL If you are currently training at other CRICOS organisation and considering of transferring to us, please attach the following materials to your application form: - Photocopies of your licence, medical, and logbook - Reasons you wish to be transferred to us, in writing - Any written material indicates the date you commenced the course with your current training organisation We will review all materials you provided and inform you in writing whether we can accept your transfer. You should carefully consider the following factors: - Normally you cannot transfer between organisations during the first six months. - The training contents may be different between training institutions despite the course name may be similar or even exactly the same. Make sure that the course you are considering is what you want to train for. - You may require additional training as a result of transfer, this is due to the difference in the training environment, airfield procedures, aircraft type, and company procedures. TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER SCHOOL By default, if you start with one training provider you are expected to complete the training with the same provider. Normally you cannot transfer to another CRICOS registered training organisation within the first six months of your training without Interair's prior written approval. Interair however would consider and try to accommodate your request if your request is based on reasons listed (but not limited to) below: - Your training requirement has changed and Interair is unable to accommodate your revised training needs, - You become unable to live in the area within reasonable commuting distance from Essendon or Ballarat airport, - You are not happy with Interair's training and your internal/external appeals outcome is still unsatisfactory. The above are guidelines only. We will asses each case individually. Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K STUDENT FEES PAYMENT SCHEDULE On Application: $250.00 unless otherwise agreed On Enrolment: Initial payment of $10,000.00 unless otherwise agreed. Please Note: Prior to the Australian Department of Immigration And Citizenship (DIAC) issuing the student with their Visa, the student will have to take out the appropriate Health Cover. This will require INTERAIR to issue a Confirmation of Enrolment upon receipt of the initial payment. STUDENT FEES REFUND POLICY Refer to the "Training Agreement" for details: • Unless otherwise specified and agreed on Schedule 1, the following refund policy will apply: • INTERAIR agrees to refund, within 28 days, all fees paid, where, by reason or reasons beyond the student's control, including but not limited, acts of God, acts of Government authorities, civil strife and riots, the student is prevented from attending the course. • INTERAIR agrees to refund, within 14 days, without deduction, all fees where INTERAIR defaults under the following circumstances: • the commencement of the course is postponed for more than four weeks, • the course ceases to be provided before it is completed, or • the course is not provided in full to the student. In such circumstances the refund is organised in accordance with the ESOS regulations. • Where the student decides to withdraw from the course after the course has commenced, INTERAIR agrees to refund, within 28 days, such funds as may relate to the remainder of the course, less AUD 5,000 of the course fee as a penalty. This policy also applies to situations such as: - DIAC cancels your Visa based on your inadequate attendance and/or training progress. - You wish to be transferred to another school whilst Interair is capable of providing your training • Notwithstanding to the above refund policy, the student the right to take further action under Australia's consumer protection laws and is able to pursue other legal remedies. ATTENDANCE Interair Training Course is carefully designed and implemented to maximise the efficiency of your training. You are expected to attend ALL theory classes, briefings, and aircraft/simulator trainings. A minimum of 20 hours per week attendance is necessary to fulfil course requirements. Where your attendance rate drop and do not meet this requirement, Interair is required to report this to the authorities. Generally, this attendance rate is calculated on fortnightly basis. Please note that missing a major portion of class time whether by arriving late or leaving early will be marked absent for the entire session. Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K MEDICAL CERTIFICATES & SPECIAL CONSIDERATION Students are advised to obtain medical certificates for sessions missed. Certificates should be submitted to your instructor. A student who does not meet course requirements in respect to absences may apply for special consideration. Pertinent documentation (i.e. medical certificates) must be submitted in order to substantiate the application. ASSESSMENT In order to obtain the Qualification, you must satisfactorily complete all units in the course structure. You will be assessed in both the theory and practical components of the course to ensure that you have achieved the required level of competency. A copy of assessment standard can be obtained from Interair and is also available from Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) website http://www.casa.gov.au. FEE INCREASES The fees quoted in our Price Schedule and this Information Booklet are current and accurate at the time they are provided to you. They will be confirmed when you enrol into the course. Fees will then remain fixed for the duration of the course unless there is some dramatic increase in costs beyond our control. In this unlikely event, any increase in costs will be notified at least one month prior to their application. WORKING WHILE TRAINING Overseas students can work up to 20 hours per week. Interair would like to remind you, however, that our training course is highly demanding and the training should not be interrupted by the work. We do not authorise any study deferral or extension on the work grounds. In order to concentrate on your own training, sufficient funds should be allocated to cover your training and living expenses prior to commencing the course (an evidence of available funds may be required to apply for a student visa from some countries –contact DIAC for details). Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K STUDENT WELFARE We recognise the fact that on your arrival to Australia, there will be many things you wish to know. Following your pick-up from the Melbourne International Airport, our staff will ensure that you are settled in to your accommodation and that all initial queries are answered. Shortly after your arrival, you will be given an introduction to the staff. The following are some examples of the services we provide: - Orientation outside the flight training, e.g., using a public transport, banking, telecommunication - Internal counselling service & external counselling referral - 24-hour contact & advise for overseas student - Industry visit and social events - Licence conversion, training and careers advice Please ask the Interair staff for further details. ACCOMMODATION A temporary accommodation can be arranged for you prior to your arrival. The cost is separately payable. In order to rent a house or a flat, the following will give you an indication of prices for an unfurnished property within the vicinity of the airport. Real Estate Agents usually require a bond equal to one month rental. This is refundable at the end of your term, provided you have not damaged the property. Indicative rents for Essendon area are as follows: One bedroom flat $120.00 to $180.00 per week Two bedroom flat $140.00 to $240.00 per week Three bedroom house $160.00 to $250.00 per week Four bedroom house $200.00 to $300.00 per week Please indicate on the enrolment form the type of accommodation in which you are interested. For Ballarat, Interair recommends a comprehensive accommodation and transport service provided by STATA-Australia Pty. Ltd. You will be given a furnished room in the student village near airport and regular bus-service is also provided between the accommodation and Ballarat airport. Please contact Interair for further details of the service. Please note that there is no public transport to Ballarat airport. GENERAL LIVING EXPENSES Depending on the accommodation type and your lifestyle options, the cost of living may vary. The following may give you an indicative cost of living: Accommodation $100 to $200 per week Food $ 50 to $100 per week Travel $ 30 to $ 40 per week Gas, Electricity, Phone $ 20 to $ 30 per week Miscellaneous $ 20 to $ 50 per week TOTAL $220 to $420 per week SCHOOL-AGED DEPENDENTS If you have school-aged dependents accompanying you to Australia, the dependents will be required to pay full fees if they are enrolled in either a government or non-government school. Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K VISA REQUIREMENTS Applicants must meet certain standards for the issue of an Australian Visa: • Have sufficient financial capacity to cover all expenses during their entire stay in Australia, including return airfares and cost of living. • Be genuinely seeking temporary entry for study purposes only and must agree to leave Australia when the course is completed. • Be of good health • Please note that entry to Australia on a student visa is permitted for full-time study only. Details of the Visa application can be obtained from Australian Embassy/Consulate/High Commission in your country or through DIAC website http://www.immi.gov.au ORIENTATION An orientation program will be provided on your arrival. It will include an induction into the Council and information on the following: • Interair training facility • Local transport • Shopping • Banking • Entertainment / Recreation • Climate, police and government services • Health services (including information about private insurance) and detailed information on accommodation • Student right/grievance procedures. COUNSELLING & APPEALS PROCEDURE Interair places an emphasis on counselling services for international students. Designated staff are available for counselling and external counselling service is also available upon request. Interair also has an appeals procedure for you to formally appeal on matters such as greavance, appeals against assessment outcome, training management and any other issues which may affect your training. The appeals procedure is available in your Student Handbook upon arriving into Australia. AIRPORT PICK-UP Interair will arrange to meet students from the airport on their arrival and transport them to their accommodation. The student must advise Interair in advance if this service is required. Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K ESOS AND OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code gives a protection to your training in Australia. Interair, as a training provider under Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), abide by all the legislations. Furthermore, Interair respects your right to pursue other legal remedies under Australian Consumer Protection Laws for whatever the matters may arise during your training. HOW DO I ENROL ? 1. Read this Student's Course Information and other associated documentation carefully. If you have any questions, ask the INTERAIR representative or a local agent. 2. When you are satisfied and have decided to enrol, fill out the Overseas Student Application Form, with as many details as possible. 3. Deliver the completed Overseas Student Application Form for enrolment to INTERAIR or its local agent. If we do not have a local agent in your country, send it directly to INTERAIR 4. INTERAIR will acknowledge your application promptly and will immediately indicate if your application is accepted. Once you have been accepted, sign the offer acceptance form, training agreement and send it with the course fee, directly to INTERAIR 5. INTERAIR or your local agent will then assist you with the formalities required to obtain your visa and make arrangements for you to start the course. If there is not a local agent in your country, you must attend the Australian Embassy/Consulate or visit the DIAC website to make arrangements for your visa. 6. Upon arrival to Australia, INTERAIR will provide you with an orientation programme and a Student handbook. Please note that your personal information supplied to Interair may be disclosed to Australian government agencies when they require the information. Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K NEED FURTHER INFORMATION? Should you require further information, or wish to discuss your training needs, please feel free to contact Interair's authorised agents or directly to us: By mail: Interair Pty. Ltd. Building 86, Essendon Airport VIC 3041, Australia By Telephone: +61 3 9374 4676 By FAX: +61 3 9374 4848 By e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com The following internet links may be of your help: Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia: http://www.casa.gov.au Department of Immigration And Citizenship: http://www.immi.gov.au Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations: http://www.deewr.gov.au/ Australian Government Directory http://www.agd.com.au General Information about Melbourne http://www.visitmelbourne.com.au General Information about Ballarat http://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K Overseas Student Application Form 1. Contact Details Name: Gender: Date of birth: Place of birth: Citizenship: Passport Number: Current Address: Telephone: FAX Number: e-mail address: If you are applying through Interair's authorised agent, please specify the name of your agent you wish to communicate through: Please attach two identification photographs meeting the following requirements: - 3.5cm width, 4.5cm height - Taken within the last three months - Minimum face size (vertical) 32mm, Minimum head size (vertical) 36mm 2. Education & Qualification (please attach proof documents) Details of secondary / tertial education: Previous flight experience: ; Yes (please attach photocopies of your licence and logbook) ; No English competency level: 3. Course & preferences Course you would like to apply (please tick): ; Commercial Pilot Licence (Single Engine) Course Code 045998K ; Commercial Pilot Licence (Multi Engine) Course Code 045997M ; Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi Engine Command Instrument Rating Course Code 045998K Preferred course commencement date: Preferred location (please tick): ; Essendon ; Ballarat Preferred accommodation style (please tick): ; renting house/apartment (on your own) ; home-stay ; renting house/apartment (shared) ; other Please describe if you have any specific requests & preferences: Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K 4. Declaration By signing below, you declare that information provided in this Application Form is true and correct, and acknowledge that supplying falsified or misleading information may result in the termination of your training and deportation from the country. You also hereby agree that the information provided to Interair may be shared with the Australian Government and designated authorities, and the Tuition Assurance Scheme and ESOS Assurance Fund Manager. Applicant Signature: Applicant Name (in block): Date: Please send the completed form to: Interair Pty. Ltd. Building 86, Essendon Airport VIC 3041 Australia FAX: +61 3 9374 4848 e-mail:email@example.com ------------------------------ OFFICE USE ONLY ------------------------------ Action / Event Signature & Date Application Received CFI Assessment ; ACCEPT ; REJECT Age ; Satisfactory ; Unsatisfactory Education ; Satisfactory ; Unsatisfactory English competencies ; Satisfactory ; Unsatisfactory Previous Experience ; No ; Yes Comment: Other Considerations ; No ; Yes Comment: Letter Sent Interair Pty. Ltd. Overseas Student Training 2008 Ver 1.8 CRICOS Provider Code: 02437K


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Title: | Estimation of effect size distribution from genome-wide association studies and implications for future discoveries. |
Authors: | Park JH, Wacholder S, Gail MH, Peters U, Jacobs KB, Chanock SJ, Chatterjee N |
Journal: | Nat Genet |
Date: | 2010 Jul |
Branches: | BB, CGR, LTG |
PubMed ID: | 20562874 |
PMC ID: | not available |
Abstract: | We report a set of tools to estimate the number of susceptibility loci and the distribution of their effect sizes for a trait on the basis of discoveries from existing genome-wide association studies (GWASs). We propose statistical power calculations for future GWASs using estimated distributions of effect sizes. Using reported GWAS findings for height, Crohn's disease and breast, prostate and colorectal (BPC) cancers, we determine that each of these traits is likely to harbor additional loci within the spectrum of low-penetrance common variants. These loci, which can be identified from sufficiently powerful GWASs, together could explain at least 15-20% of the known heritability of these traits. However, for BPC cancers, which have modest familial aggregation, our analysis suggests that risk models based on common variants alone will have modest discriminatory power (63.5% area under curve), even with new discoveries. |


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Category Archives: Video Games
Nintendo R.O.B. Bottle Opener
Remember in the 80's there was this promise of household robots could head to the fridge and fetch a few drinks for its thirsty owners? This opener would sort of fulfill that pipe dream by having a robot assist with opening a beer bottle. Progress!
There would be no robotics involved, just a bottle opener molded into the shape of Nintendo's famous peripheral. R.O.B. himself would split in two, his lower base serving as a display stand with a magnet holder.
R.O.B. was completely useless as a video game peripheral, but as a bottle opener? I can think of no greater calling.
Arcade Cabinet Standing Desk
Standing desks have been rising in popularity these past few years, so I thought I'd design one that is truly geeky: a standing desk that looks like an arcade cabinet. It's the perfect standing desk for work and play.
While the desk looks cool, I think it may have the added benefit of fooling people into standing in front of it for long periods of time with little or no discomfort — just like being in an actual arcade (minus the continuous feeding of quarters). There's just something about arcade cabinets that can lock-in the attention of people, even when the game is in an idle state. Hopefully that carries over to working on spreadsheets.
This design was based on the 27″ iMac. If you need a larger screen or more desk surface, then a 2-player (Mortal Kombat) or 4-player (TMNT, The Simpsons) cabinet could be utilized.
If you need to sit the desk height could be adjusted, with a rolling cabinet used to free up some leg space (personally I'd just use a bar stool). Also there's lots of room near the back of the cabinet, which could be used for shelves or storage.
Obviously you can add an arcade stick or two and turn your PC into a MAME machine too. Speaking of which, you should check out this great archive site where you can play old arcade games for free.
For those who want one, there's a cottage industry of arcade cabinet builders and resources online, so Google your hearts out (if you'd like to recommend a custom builder please share in the comments).
As for the whippersnappers asking what an "arcade cabinet" or "desktop PC" is, you need to leave. Now. SHOO!
Sonic The Hedgehog Mailbox
A few years back I was going to post a few "geeky mailbox" designs but I got sidetracked and completely forgot about them. I recently played Sonic The Hedgehog and remembered this particular design using the checkpoint (aka "Star Post") from the game.
This design is for my American neighbors, seeing as Canada's residential mailboxes are being put out to pasture. Canada Post is run by a bunch of hosers, eh!
Initially I thought the Star Post would be cool for a lamp or outdoor lamp post design, however the bulb's red and blue colors aren't exactly friendly for illumination. I do think it would be awesome for a beer tap or gear shifter though.
Super Metroid Monitor Mount
Wouldn't it be cool to recreate the title screen from Super Metroid with your computer monitors? Your workstation would turn into a science lab, complete with a captive Metroid as an eye-catching centerpiece.
This mount would feature LED lights, allowing it to double as a lamp. It could feature additional functions like a USB hub or device dock too. Actually you could skip the mount function and just make this a standalone lamp/USB hub as well, allowing you to place it anywhere. Audio sounds from the game would be great too; an animatronic Metroid (that squashes like the title screen) would be too tough to execute methinks. Read the rest of this entry
Steam Clock
Well the image pretty much speaks for itself, I reckon. I suppose you could fix it up to actually run on steam, but that's way too over-the-top. There is one slight dig at Valve Software, so I hope they don't suspend my Steam account (I need my Peggle fix to function).
Mario Kart Torsion Pendulum Clock
3 o'clock? More like Luigi o'clock, amiright? Because the hands on the clock look like an 'L'…okay that joke was funnier in my head.
Anyways, anytime I see one of those fancy torsion pendulum clocks, specifically the orb weights revolving, I am reminded of the Koopa shells spinning around a racer in Mario Kart.
With the shell weights being suspended by a clear plastic (or glass) pillars, it would almost look like they are being self-propelled (I used a clear blue material so you can see them here).
I went with a tire and rim for the main clock, but other Mario Kart imagery could be used instead. One note: the shells wouldn't spin around in one direction continuously, they'd reverse direction every 15 – 20 seconds – I couldn't express that in the GIF.
Here's hoping such a clock could be made. It would be the sort of family heirloom geeks would covet.
Punch-Out!! Wallpaper
This wallpaper features Little Mac and Doc Louis training in Hoboken, New Jersey, getting ready for the big fight against that no-good Soda Popinsky.
It's a combination of 3D (foreground), photo-editing* (background), and of course pixel art. You can find 16:9 and 4:3 sizes after the jump. Read the rest of this entry