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An open-ended sandbox RPG that combines immersive fiction and procedurally generated worlds.
About this project
Note: If you'd like to watch the video in much crisper 1080p HD, check out this YouTube version.
Note 2: You can download the new tech demo at this link!
FINAL 48-HOUR STRETCH GOAL: Well, everyone, we've smashed through 500% funding and still have 48 hours to go! I've added one last stretch goal - check out the latest project update to see! I think it's something you'll definitely get excited about!
UPDATE 2: There's a new teaser video for the upcoming construction system:
UPDATE: Twenty-five and a half days to go, and we're fully funded. You all rock! If things keep going at this rate, we can hit our stretch goals and really go all-out. Thank you all for your support, and for sharing in this dream with me!
New stretch goals (ACHIEVED!):
* For additional notes, see the FAQ at the bottom of this description.
Artistic credits: All music is by Joe Morgan. Art is by Shook.
What is Cult?
Cult is an open-ended role-playing game set in a user-generated world with a strong focus on storytelling, exploration, and environmental interaction. In simpler terms, it is about exploring a richly fleshed-out fantasy world unique from any other, with procedurally generated stories, myths, legends, civilizations, creatures, gods, and - well, basically everything! Cult is one part role playing game and one part experiment into the possible depth of procedural generation, and one of my goals with this project is to intertwine computer-driven storytelling with random content in a way that appears as seamless as possible to the player.
I drew my inspiration from games like Dwarf Fortress, the Elder Scrolls series, Darklands, and even Crusader Kings. I have also been heavily influenced by games from the 90's like Chrono Trigger, Secret of Evermore and Final Fantasy 3 which relied on a very strong story to draw the player in and keep them hooked. I love playing open-ended games, but I've always wanted a game that combined a randomly generated, complex world with equally complex stories, history, and characters. Since I've never been able to find any games like that, I decided to make one of my own!
Procedural storytelling? How will that work?
Dialogue, the personal stories of the various characters you meet, cultural anecdotes, and even the mythology of each world will be generated from scratch. Conceptually, it's fairly simple - I plan on writing many, many different possibilities for each different thematic element of the game to explore, so that each character, story, and personal exchange you make will seem organically unique. The hard part, as with any well-made procedural engine, is getting all the content accumulated in the first place. I've already started, but I view Cult as a very long-term project for myself, so this is something I'm going to be working on for years, if not decades! Of course, it will be released and playable long before the thematic elements are as polished as I'd like them to be, so it's also important for me to have the game engine stand on its own two legs as a great experience first. Eventually, I want Cult to be something of a combination between playing a game and reading a fantasy novel.
So, what kind of game is this, exactly?
Cult is primarily a role-playing game, but it also draws on elements from other genres, including strategy, simulation, and adventure. In terms of what you'll be able to do in the game, well...
- Custom-tailor the life story and personality of your adventurer, or let the game randomly create it for you.
- Explore dungeons and hunt for loot, artifacts, and powerful spells in traditional roguelike fashion.
- Build a house, a castle, or even a city. For larger projects, you'll need to hire companions (or convert minions).
- Craft everything from weapons and armor to furniture and food. Use it to outfit your personal entourage or army, or trade it away for riches.
- Establish yourself as a local power. Eventually, you could become a political player, the leader of a powerful religious sect, or even a king.
- Wander the world and discover civilizations with vastly different cultures, governments, and traditions. Hunt or tame fantastical creatures that are nothing like anything you've ever seen on Earth!
- Revive banished gods from their hiding places within ancient ruins and harness their forbidden power for your own purposes.
These are just some of the things I'd like the player to be able to act out in Cult. For more information, please check out the game's Development Blog. There's a lot of additional information there, and some media to explore as well!
What language is Cult written in?
Cult is written entirely in Python, and utilizes the libTCOD roguelike library to make text look purty. Yes, that's correct - Cult so far is only text. Of course, I've done a bit of editing to the font set, but everything is still created using simple monochromatic characters. They're just mashed together in a way that makes them look nicer!
One reason I'm running this Kickstarter is because I'd really love to be able to get a custom tileset drawn up for the game.
This sounds crazy!
It is crazy, and so am I! You'd have to be crazy to want to try and generate an entire random fantasy world with enough literary and thematic depth to allow the player to suspend their disbelief about it.
Oh, did I mention that I'm writing a piece of code that will generate faux-languages, so that each civilization will have its own cultural terminology and lingual references?
Project Goals
All of the base funding will go towards extending and enriching development, and also rewarding the awesome guys who made the music and art for the game and this project page.
Thank you!
Thanks for your interest in the game. At the end of the day, I never would have wanted to create something like this if I didn't think that there are some really awesome people out there in the gaming community that I can make it for. At its heart, Cult is about exploring new territory - both literally and conceptually. I would love for this game to stand out as a new kind of 'interactive fiction', and I can't wait for those of you with an interest in games, rich stories, or both to see what I've got coming.
Note: For the character self-inserts in the rewards, you'll be able to decide gender, skills (within reason; peasants are obviously not going to be master swordsmen), and appearance of the character (though this will vary depending on what species they're generated as, but I'll try to make each one retain some defining characteristics). For some character types, additional traits can be decided (like for the spirits, creatures, and gods). I'll send individual e-mails to all contributors with a form to fill out, and I'll do my best to work with you and get your character as close as possible to what you'd like!
All backers will be able to force their character/civilization to materialize during worldgen by entering a code in the game's options menu, so that you'll always be able to ensure that your character/civ appears in your worlds. You'll also be able to turn off the appearance of any of these 'static' entities if you'd like, by ticking a box in the options (it will be left unticked by default as a courtesy to backers, so that their character/civ inserts appear for everyone unless the player prefers not to have them randomly appear).
Anyone who purchases the alpha version CAN later upgrade to the full version (which will eventually be priced at $20, once the game goes beta) for the difference, not at full price (i.e., $5 more - so you will still receive the discount). No, I won't charge you for the game twice in a row - that would just be lame! The alpha version at $10 is there so you can test it without committing to the next tier, if you can't afford it or just want to see how much you like the game before buying the full version.
Nope! Although donation tier titles are restricted to those who donated at their level, since that only seems fair. But since Cult is a very open-ended game, I don't have any problem with changing your title to something that's not religiously themed. Essentially you'll just get a 'Kickstarter Backer: <title>' format.
Pledge $1 or more
28 backers
Human Sacrifice:
You'll appear (randomly) in the game as measly peasant fodder, but don't worry, being a peon isn't all bad. In addition, you'll get a custom title on the Cult forums, and you'll have my eternal gratitude.Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $10 or more
34 backers
You'll get the custom forum title, and you'll appear randomly in the game as a merchant or a guard. As an Acolyte level contributor, you'll receive access to all alpha versions of Cult while it's under development, so that you'll have plenty of knowledge accumulated for its beta release.Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $15 or more
819 backers
Forum title, a random appearance in the game as an adventurer, thief, soldier, or mercenary, plus the full version of Cult (you'll also have access to alpha and beta versions, of course). You are an esteemed member of the esoteric order!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $25 or more
163 backers
You'll get the title, and you'll appear randomly in the game as a guard captain, the mayor of a village or city, or the leader of a cult. And you'll get the full game, of course. You'll also get a digital copy of "Jonas Rift", a to-be-released Sci-Fi novel by my marketing manager Alex Poysky. You are the Exorcist, a crusader in the war against heresy!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $35 or more
70 backers
Everything above, with a random appearance in the game as a powerful spirit, ghost, or creature. In addition, you'll get all of the dark, nostalgic music composed for the game by Joe Morgan. You are the shepherd: use your powers to keep contamination from the flock.Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $50 or more
38 backers
Everything above, with a random appearance in the game as a general, mercenary captain, or the monstrous inhabitant of a dungeon. You'll get a special version of Cult with a red title screen candle and an animation that will declare you the owner of the game. Why are Archpriests cooler than normal priests? Because they get bling, of course.Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $60 or more
7 backers
Everything above, plus you'll appear randomly in the game as a king, queen, sultan, or person of equivalent importance. At this donation level, you'll be able to select one of Shook's awesome retro pixel-art images to be turned into a poster (shipping outside of the continental US will require an additional $15). The Primate: an oldie but a goodie.Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $70 or more
50 backers
Everything above, plus you'll appear randomly in the game as a god. You'll also get a special green title screen candle, and access to any future game expansions or major additions. The Prelate is wise enough to act on the prophecies in advance!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $100 or more
44 backers
Everything above, plus a purple title screen candle. Best of all, you get to design your own randomly-appearing civilization! What will unwary adventurers discover when they stumble into lands peopled by the figments of your imagination? The Pontiff is the head of the church, the mortal conduit of the power of the gods.Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $250 or more
5 backers Limited (4 left of 9)
The High Council:
Everything above, plus I will hold biweekly IM sessions with anyone who takes this reward to do group brainstorming. You'll also receive a permanent mention on the Cult website in a prominent location. You are a member of the shadowy High Council - all fear your might!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $500 or more
6 backers All gone!
Everything above, but I'll hold weekly IM sessions with you. You'll be a personal advisor, and you'll be informed about all of the gooey, secretive metaplot goodness. In addition, you will be listed on the website and in the game's title credits as an executive producer. You are a demi-god, able to cast down anything that walks upon the surface of the world!Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $750 or more
0 backers Limited (3 left of 3)
Idol (New Reward): Everything above, plus you'll receive six pieces of personal, custom art: one digital rendition of a world map, and five creatures (chosen by you from among those generated by the pre-alpha). You are the idol, a graven image of the gods!
Estimated delivery: -
Pledge $1,500 or more
0 backers Limited (3 left of 3)
In addition to everything above (except for the custom art), you will be invited to a Caribbean cruise with myself (and any other backers at this level), where we will engage in several days of sun-basking, debauchery, and intense brainstorming (I will provide tickets; you just have to get to the port of departure)! Your ideas will be incorporated directly into the game, subject to my oversight. You're not just any old deity: you're a sun-god!Estimated delivery:
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The Winona City Council made its final decision on traffic regulations for the frac sand industry on Monday night. All new frac sand facilities and new mines for extraction of any substance must now submit to a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA). A 4-3 vote supported the proposed rule early last month; the same narrow majority backed an unchanged version of the ordinance amendment on Monday, ushering it into city code.
At the May meeting, several council members and citizens who spoke during a public hearing called for the traffic ordinance to be stronger. Conversely, other council members said the ordinance reached too far in targeting a single industry and that the city had already ruled on how it would regulate traffic from the frac sand industry.
Despite these differing sentiments, the council directed staff to research three issues of interest to supporters of broader regulation: how the city could verify the number of truck trips at a given facility, whether the city could include truck routes in TIAs, and how the city might account for the cumulative impact of traffic from a number of individual facilities. Requiring businesses to keep logs of trucks coming and going from their facilities was mentioned as one way to verify traffic. Currently, truck routes are exempt from TIA requirements and the city does not verify whether companies are producing more traffic than they are permitted by the city.
On Monday, city staff presented their report. The city could require truck traffic logs as part of CUP requirements and could include truck routes in TIA requirements, the report stated. However, staff advised the council against including truck routes and measures to address cumulative impact in the new regulations.
The council followed staff advice and did not amend the proposal before them. The council did not discuss the proposal before voting. Apparently, the council members who had supported strengthening the proposal in past meetings embraced it as is, while members who had previously opposed new regulations on sand truck traffic maintained their positions.
Staff advise no change
In his report, Assistant City Planner Carlos Espinosa advised the council against extending TIA requirements to truck routes, citing previous Planning Commission votes against the idea, the fact that truck routes are built for truck traffic, and that state funds help maintain truck routes.
Regarding verifying truck traffic, Espinosa told the council that new or expanding facilities applying for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) could be required to keep logs of their truck traffic as a condition of the CUP. That would require the Board of Adjustment to require such a condition in each CUP granted. The city could not compel existing facilities to keep such a log, Espinosa said.
Espinosa also advised the council that the cumulative impact of traffic from the many individual facilities hauling frac sand through Winona was already addressed by CUPs, which put a cap on the number of truck trips at a given facility. In any case, he continued, a significant increase in truck traffic from the frac sand industry was unlikely.
Industry growth is primarily occurring across the Mississippi River, and Wisconsin mines are finding sites closer than Winona to process and load sand onto railcars, he stated. "We do have a capacity at the port, so we will probably continue to see trucks crossing the bridge for that, but in terms of everybody thinking that there are going to be thousands of trucks coming, that is most likely not going to happen just because of the way the industry is changing," Espinosa said.
The Winona port is the nearest barge-loading facility for area mines on both sides of river. The first of several frac sand mines proposed in Winona County was approved yesterday (see story page 1a). Whether other mine proposals in the county will move forward is unclear.
Another city staff member advised the council to avoid changes to the proposal. At the May 6 meeting, City Attorney Chris Hood warned council members that amending the ordinance to address the issues of enforcement, truck routes, and cumulative impact would be too substantial a change and would require that the ordinance begin the process again with the Planning Commission.
After hearing the staff's report, council members Pam Eyden, Gerry Krage, Allyn Thurley, and Mayor Mark Peterson supported the ordinance. Council members Michelle Alexander, George Borzyskowski, and Paul Double opposed it.
City to county: TIA, please
The city's first request that another governmental body require a TIA for a facility that would send trucks to Winona succeeded yesterday. Espinosa asked the Winona County Board to consider requiring a TIA to study the impact of trucks from the Nisbit mine proposal, a frac sand mine approved by the board on Tuesday, which is permitted for 280 truck trips per day. The western Winona County mine will ship sand along Highway 14 to the Hemker processing facility in Winona. A TIA for the route to Winona was completed, but that TIA ended at the city limits. City staff asked the County Board to require a TIA for traffic inside the city generated by the mine, which the board and the company agreed to. There is just over 1,000 feet of non-truck route local roadway that will be subject to the TIA. Traffic from the Hemker facility to transport facilities in Winona will not be subject to the TIA.
The request is the first of its kind, following an ordinance amendment approved at the May 6 City Council meeting, which spelled out that the city may make such a request. Though such requests have no legal authority, and though the city could make such requests with or without the language specifying them as an option, Espinosa and council members supported the clause, saying it was the city's best option for dealing with traffic originating from mines outside the city.
A TIA is a study of the impact of traffic generated by a given facility, including road wear, traffic congestion, and the quality of life of nearby neighborhoods. The city of Winona currently requires TIAs for any facility (frac sand or otherwise) that generates 200 truck trips or makes up 20 percent of traffic on a given road. The new rule approved on Monday requires TIAs for all frac sand facilities, both loading and processing facilities, and mines of any kind within the city, regardless of the quantity of traffic to be generated. TIAs are not required for truck routes. The city engineer may waive the TIA requirement for any site, though such a decision could be overturned by the City Council.

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Petoskey News reports that the East Jordan Public School district in Michigan is to take delivery of 770 iPad minis, cases and Bluetooth keyboards, with the total cost to the district coming in at just over $294,000.
The district's board of education approved the purchase at a meeting earlier this month, with the intention of purchasing 300 iPad minis next summer. The eventual aim is for each student in the district from kindergarten to 12th grade to have an iPad mini to hand by next September.
The first minis are due to arrive in early January and will initially be used for training purposes by the local teachers, before reaching the first students at the beginning of February, said Mary Standerfer, chair of East Jordan Public School's technology committee.
The news illustrates the bigger picture of iPad minis being preferred to the larger model, with the school district's board of education deciding to go for the 7.9-inch mini because of its smaller size and more affordable price.
In the last month Sterne Agee analyst Shaw Wu downgraded his sales forecast for the 9.7-inch iPad in Q4, with Sameer Singh of Tech-Thoughts adding that iPad cannibalization could add just 3 million tablets to Apple in the quarter.
That said, analysts at Morgan Stanley have since said that concerns on the trend have been "overblown". The firm's latest study discovered that 47% of new iPad mini buyers are new to Apple, compared to 56% for the normal iPad.


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Robert Adamczyk murder: Three 18-year-old men held
Three 18-year-old men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a man who was beaten to death in Leeds.
Robert Adamczyk, 28, from South Milford in North Yorkshire, was attacked near the Grand Theatre in the city centre in the early hours of Sunday.
Mr Adamczyk, who had been out celebrating a friend's stag night, was pronounced dead at Leeds General Infirmary.
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On 10 and 11 January 2011, the first intersessional meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD, Brazil 2012) is held in New York.
This Conference will aim to renew the political commitment to sustainable development, assess progress and gaps in the implementation of international goals that have already been agreed upon, and address the challenges that arise. It will focus on two themes: "Green economy in the context of sustainable development and poverty eradication" and "Institutional framework for sustainable development."
The first intersessional meeting of the preparatory committee will provide an update of the preparatory process and an overview of the Synthesis report on best practices and lessons learned on the objective and themes of the Conference.
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Basic antenna theory |
This slideshow was presented at AfNOG 2009 in cairo, Egypt. It is a very brief introduction to antennas for WiFi, touching concepts like directivity and gain. It mentions radiation patterns and other properties of antennas as well. A few examples of typical antennas for WiFi are also given (omni, cantenna, parabolic dish). |
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Antenna basics |
This lecture provides a "short and simple" introduction to antennas (for WiFi at 2.4 and 5 GHz), with rough definition of terminology and characteristics of simple antennas (omni, directive, reflector) |
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A long-distance link in Malawi |
A case study of the 2008 ICTP / Blantyre Polytechnic / Blantyre College of Medicine joint project to build a long distance WiFi network. The network connects Blantyre to Mangochi, spanning a distance of about 160 km. Given at AfNOG 2009 (Cairo). |
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Name: Cecilia Status: student Grade: 6-8 Location: TX Country: N/A Date: January 2007
Why do people act crazy on a full moon?
They don't! Or not any more than usual. That is a legend or myth that has persisted for a long time, but there is no evidence that it is true. A scientist or any critical thinker will always look for supportable evidence before accepting any statement. Thanks for asking.
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In this case, we need to begin by asking whether the phenomenon really exists. What evidence do we have that people really do act crazy on a full moon? Have we really measured the effect of a full moon on people's behavior? If so, then we should also ask how reliable those measurements are. This might sound like we're being overly skeptical just for the sake of dismissing a neat mystery, but please understand that this is how good scientists always work. We check and double-check everything; it is called verifying our results. After all, it would be wasteful to spend lots of time and energy working to explain something that doesn't really happen.
So we always start by describing a phenomenon as carefully as we can. We also should read about what other scientists have done to describe the phenomenon. In the case of your question, several groups of scientists have looked to see whether the full moon phenomenon really happens, and to date, nobody has ever been able to demonstrate it conclusively. A few studies have claimed to observe tiny increases in rates of traffic accidents and small crimes during full moons. However, most of those studies have subsequently been shown to be mistaken, for various reasons. Because we don't have reliable evidence that the full moon actually does influence human behavior, there is little reason for us to spend time trying to come up with an explanation. Here is a very good web site reviewing the full moon literature:
If you are interested in the full moon's influence on human behavior, then I would encourage you to think about investigating the phenomenon. Think about how you might measure "craziness" and how you could go about making those measurements. Think about what kind of evidence would be convincing to you and convincing to other people. Read the articles referenced in the web site above and see what other scientists have found. You can decide for yourself whether you agree with their conclusions.
Please understand, skepticism does not mean that we should never take mysteries seriously. There really are mysterious phenomena that are easily observable and repeatable. For example, we find that objects fall to the ground in a very reliable fashion and so that is a phenomenon we would like to explain. We call that phenomenon gravity and we have studied it and described it in great detail, but we can't say that we really understand why it happens. Gravity is a natural mystery that is well worth studying.
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There is no scientifically studies that I am aware of that conclude that people act crazier on full moon nights than at other times. It is a myth that has been around for a long time, but I don't think it's true.
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Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Using Google Analytics with Site Search
- Posted by Matthew Brovelli to Analytics
The author's views below are entirely his or her own and may not reflect the views of Moz.
There is a wealth of information in Google Analytics, helping website owners gain a deeper understanding of whoŌĆÖs visiting their site and how often; what they click on and their navigation path; and what pages or links lead to particular outcomes like downloads or purchases. Google Analytics shows how effective site search is in generating clickthroughs and conversions, shopping cart abandonment rates and more.
However, without knowing how to interpret the data and what itŌĆÖs telling you, youŌĆÖre not getting the whole picture. For example, you might put too much attention on raw totals, when it makes more sense to look for trends or compare different segments of data. Or, you might inadvertently exclude traffic that you should keep measuring.
The engineers I work with have developed a useful list of common mistakes that website owners make when using Google Analytics and site search, along with guidance for better understanding of whatŌĆÖs happening on your site.
Mistake #1: Trusting that your site search statistics are correct. By default, Google Analytics tracks every page against the URL of the page loaded. Assuming that your search page has the URL ŌĆ£http://sub.domain.com/search?w=keywordŌĆØ Google Analytics tracks the page as ŌĆ£/search?w=keyword.ŌĆØ
When setting up site search reporting, you specify the query parameter that defines a search page view. In the above case, the query parameter value would be ŌĆ£w.ŌĆØ This means that any URL on your site that contains the query parameter ŌĆ£w=xyzŌĆØ will be tagged as a site search page view.
The problem here is that this query parameter may exist on non-site search pages. ItŌĆÖs not always easy to see that these pages exist. There could be non-site search pages that have this query parameter in the URL ŌĆō which means site search reports may not be accurate, and you will not get a clear picture of how site search is performing.
The solution is to use advanced segments instead, since theyŌĆÖll allow you to be more specific about the site search segmentation and will give you the platform to be more precise about identifying visits with a site search page view. For example, you can say something like: ŌĆ£Include pages that begin with /searchŌĆØ or ŌĆ£Include pages that contain the query parameter w.ŌĆØ
ItŌĆÖs also a good idea to avoid using site search URLs in your navigation and/or PPC campaigns. Get a different URL structure for the same page setup, such as http://sub.domain.com/ppc/keyword or http://sub.domain.com/nav/brand/nike/0.
Thus, you shouldnŌĆÖt be too concerned with exact results. Instead, focus on trends and comparing different segments of data (e.g. visits with site search versus visits without site search) or time periods (e.g. visits with search in June compared to July).
Mistake #3: Forgetting about AJAX. The AJAX programming language has become ubiquitous on the web in recent years, since it allows site visitors to load content without reloading an entire web page. YouŌĆÖll often see AJAX used for search results so that users can quickly access more results without waiting for new pages to load.
Before the widespread use of AJAX, if a user wanted to click on a new page of results or perhaps select different refinements, the page would have to be loaded again and the Google Analytics code would have tracked it as another page view. But with AJAX, these interactions on your site are no longer tracked. It has become common to use virtual page views or event tracking depending on what you are trying to track.
This is a simple JavaScript function call with a URL as a parameter. Here are two examples depending on the version of tracking you are using:
gaq.push([ŌĆś_trackPageviewŌĆÖ, ŌĆś/search?w=keyword&pagenumber=2ŌĆÖ])
ga.send(ŌĆśsendŌĆÖ, ŌĆśpageviewŌĆÖ, ŌĆś/search?w=keyword&pagenumber=2ŌĆÖ)
Mistake #4: Using too many profile filters: Profile filters are useful to help scrub your data at a global level ŌĆō for example, removing traffic internal to your organization. ItŌĆÖs easy to get carried away and use so many of them that you exclude traffic that should be part of your results.
Familiarize yourself with advanced segments to help segment the data for analysis, rather than always excluding it from a profile. And always keep one unfiltered profile ŌĆō this can be your fallback when the filtered profiles are causing data loss.
ItŌĆÖs best to exclude internal traffic by IP range (or some similar factor) since itŌĆÖs probably from employees and therefore not your target audience ŌĆō the traffic will skew your analytics data. An example would be a call center that is processing phone orders using your website. These are likely to have a much higher conversion rate than your actual site visitors.
Mistake #5: Comparing apples with oranges. Google Analytics allows you to easily pull a report with conversion stats. This is both good and bad: ItŌĆÖs too easy to pull incorrect data and base the rest of your analysis or report on the bad data.
Maybe this conversation sounds familiar to you: ŌĆ£This week, we had a 4% conversion rate ŌĆō but we usually average 4.5%, so we need to fix this.ŌĆØ However, itŌĆÖs a bad idea for you and your colleagues to take such fluctuations as business gospel. When pulling data on a particular date range, you might miss out on weekly or monthly peaks that could contribute to higher conversions. You also might exclude days that have lower conversions. There are other factors to consider like seasonal changes, clearance sales and email campaigns, to name a few.
Often the conversion data youŌĆÖre pulling from Google Analytics is different from revenue data coming from elsewhere in the business. This revenue or other data might include PPC (pay per click) traffic coming from search pages used as landing pages, which should be excluded from the ŌĆ£visits with site searchŌĆØ segment since the visitor hasnŌĆÖt actually interacted with the search box.
Take note that Google has recently released a new Universal Analytics tool, which includes some important changes weŌĆÖre excited to see. WeŌĆÖre still waiting to see what the main gains will be, but I personally am happy that the number of custom dimensions offered has been increased for regular and premium account holders.
The data in Google Analytics can help guide decisions about changes to site search, products and navigation design ŌĆō all of which can boost your chances of improving conversions and generating more revenue. Just make sure youŌĆÖre looking at this data with a critical eye, and fine-tuning Google Analytics so that the results are meaningful.


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by Gary Inman
The Isle of Man TT racer is a different breed from most professional riders and one of the most entertaining men on two wheels
Guy Martin
Date of Birth
4 November 1981
Tyco Suzuki by TAS Racing
If you weren't racing, what would you be doing?
I'd be fixing trucks. I'm very lucky to have a job I enjoy. I'd always have a variety of physical challenges I'd be doing. I might be racing mountain bikes, but I'd never be doing just one thing, If I wasn't mountain biking, I'd be mountain climbing.
What's your favourite corner?
Coming out of the 13th Milestone at the Isle of Man. It's a left-hander and when you get it right it's brilliant. The 13th is a section of corners, not one single bend. The first is a right-hander, then you go down the hill and into a really long left-hander that takes you to the straight that leads to Kirkmichael. You enter the corner with something like 20% throttle, but you're on 100% throttle on the way out of it in fourth gear, so about 140mph (225kmh). If you time it right, tip in just right, at the correct speed, you've got a great run for the next mile. If you don't get it perfect, you've ruined the next section. That's my favourite at the moment, but it changes from time-to-time.
What's the best thing about being a professional racer?
It gives me the opportunity to go and race at places I love, like the Isle of Man TT and the Southern 100.
The worst?
The loss of anonymity.
Finish this sentence: Winning is…
another box ticked.
Pain is…
If you could race in any era, when would it be?
The '60s, no question. Look at the bikes: the Honda six-cylinder 250/297; the four-cylinder 125cc Yamaha… Fascinating stuff. I'd love it for the machinery, but I also think I'd get less attention, because I'd stand out less. I stand out now, because I'm different, but back in the 1960s everyone was doing the same things I do. I'd also love to be in 1993 so I could race John Britten's own Britten around Wanganui, New Zealand.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
To be able to turn water into wine.
Do you have a motto you live your life by?
Go big or go home.
Finally, what's the best piece of advice you've been given? Measure twice, cut once. You can apply that to everything in life.
Guy Martin is one of racing's true mavericks and a true cult hero. He works as a truck mechanic during the week, and has also presented TV shows in the UK. The series, 'The Boat That Guy Built' is now shown in schools to teach pupils about the Industrial Revolution. Guy has won some of the biggest real road races in the UK and Ireland, but hasn't climbed the top step at the TT. He's led, finished on the podium many times, secured lap records – once with a Honda CBR600 he tuned himself - but the win remains tantalisingly beyond reach. He currently lives in a bus.


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"One day after school, I was taken to the county jail."
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Cells by Frederick McSwain is a re-imagining of a childhood memory in the form of objects and images and a thesis on how environmental factors play a key role in shaping our identity and perception of the world.
McSwain continues, "Escorted in, faded institutional colors and grimy furnishings painted the picture of another time. I sat down on a plastic dairy crate while fishing through my pockets for loose change. Shit out of luck, the fiery glow of a nearby vending machine taunted me as a feeling of anxiety began to creep in."
"Waiting impatiently, monotone hums from the fluorescent lighting composed a minimalist soundtrack, rapid heartbeats kept the time. My mother, barely visible through the glass window of a partitioned wall, was busy signing documents in the booking room next door."
"After what seemed like hours, she finally concluded her business and signaled over with the universal hand gesture for 'Let's go'."
"As we took our twenty paces to the car parked outside, she handed me a freshly snapped Polaroid. Still unclear, the image developed over the course of our drive home (a matter of minutes)."
"Without revealing too much at once, the shadows slowly burned in, then the colors and highlights emerged, until eventually, a vivid portrait of a shirtless man came to life. It's been with me ever since."
"While the word 'Cells' commonly refers to the smallest unit of living matter, it's also synonymous with subjects ranging from statistical spreadsheets to terrorist organizations. In language, as in life, environmental factors play a vital role in shaping one's self-identity and perception of the world.
From the moment of birth, each of us is exposed to a continuous stream of information. Collectively, these people, places, and things guide not only our emotions but also our practical decision-making.
Meticulously organized, the human brain has the incredible ability to decipher and store these real-world snapshots for retrieval at a later time. At the end of the day, we're all simply the sum of our parts.
My mother was a bail bondsman. I grew up in America."
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TNDP: 'Tuesday was a victory for our country'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Chairman Chip Forrester issued the following statement Tuesday evening following the re-election of President Barack Obama:
Tuesday was victory for our country and middle-class Tennesseans. Not only did the American people re-elect Barack Obama as President, but Tennesseans also sent some real fighters to the state legislature. We are thrilled that Tennesseans returned Rep. Jim Cooper and Rep. Steve Cohen to Congress, where they will continue to act as an important check on Republican extremism.
While we made progress in races down the ballot, there is still much work to do. We had many great Democratic candidates with strong records of accomplishment and smart plans for the future. The GOP pulled out every dirty trick in its book, outspent our candidates 3-to-1 with misleading and vicious attack ads, gerrymandered the lines to suit their candidates, mismanaged the election and placed restrictions on who could vote and how.
We look forward to seeing the party grow around new leaders like Jason Powell, Gloria Johnson, Darren Jernigan and Bo Mitchell, who overcame a special interest spending spree to score big victories for working families.
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Lunch Lady Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Up Middle School Because Of Bad Cookies
A middle school cook is accused of threatening to shoot up the school over a batch of bad cookies.
Boston-Bound Amtrak Train Collides With Car In Virginia
A Boston-bound Amtrak train collided with a car in south central Virginia early Thursday morning.
DA: Natick Man Was Drinking, Texting Before Fatal Norfolk Crash
A Natick man was arraigned on several charges Monday in connection with a fatal crash early Saturday morning on Main Street.
Escaped Norfolk Prisoner Back In Custody
Police have placed a Norfolk inmate back in custody after they say he escaped Saturday afternoon.
Anonymous Donor Gives $1,400 For Dog's Surgery
An anonymous person has donated $1400 to a dog who needs bladder surgery.
Norfolk Seeks Donations To Help Dog Whose Owner Was Arrested
Iara is a six-year-old terrier recovered from a home two weeks ago. She needs bladder surgery to remove kidney stones.
Raccoon Gets Caught In Illegal Trap Set Near Norfolk School
A raccoon got caught in a trap set illegally near a school in Norfolk on Sunday morning.
Norfolk Woman Arrested For OUI Again After Five-Car Crash
A Norfolk woman responsible for a hit-and-run crash six years ago that killed a man is facing charges again after she was involved in a five-car crash Sunday morning.
Mass. Inmate's Death Ruled A Homicide
The victim, Richard Silva, 64, formerly of Lowell, was serving a 9 to 10 year sentence for assaulting a child.
Cat Shot In Norfolk Needs Amputation Surgery
The cat is alive and in stable condition, but now needs extensive amputation surgery.


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Creating Wikis in Your Course
A wiki is a website where multiple individuals add and edit content collectively. Multiple related pages may be linked within the site.
Wikis can be used in teaching for:
- Encouraging students to build a collaborative knowledgebase
- Facilitating research coordination and collaboration
- Group portfolios
Benefits of wikis for students include:
- A sense of class identify
- Peer interactivity
- New modes of assignment submission/completion
- Ownership of content
Creating a Wiki
- Click Edit Mode in the top right of your screen to access your site in Edit Mode.
- Select Course Tools > Wikis in the Control Panel
- Click on Create Wiki. The Create Wiki page appears.
- In the Wiki Information section, enter a name for the wiki in the Wiki Name field and enter a Description.
- If you want to make the wiki available to students, select Yes for Wiki Availability.
- Choose whether or not student users can edit the wiki.
The group option for selecting members only appears if groups have previously been defined within the course. See Creating Student Groups for details.
- If you want to restrict the time period for editing the wiki, select the appropriate options.
If you set a date range for when the students can edit the wiki, instructors, TAs, and course builders will also be unable to edit the wiki outside the date range.
- Choose whether or not the wiki will be graded. Add a rubric and change task status here if you plan to grade the wiki.
- Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click OK to add the wiki to your course.
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New York Color • Sparkle Eye Dust - Pink Champagne • Eye Shadow
(32 reviews)
Average Rating. | 4.4 |
Would buy this product again. | 84% |
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*TOP REVIEWER* payjark on 7/23/2013 11:34:00 PM more reviews by payjark
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I am somewhat embarrassed to say how much I love this. I love loose eyeshadows and this color makes my eyes really pop. I love it but its so messy!
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Cassiegarcia128 on 7/20/2013 12:38:00 PM more reviews by Cassiegarcia128
Age: 19-24 Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brunette, Curly, Medium Eyes: Brown
I like the color and the pigmentation of this but the new applicator is awkward. It's a little tube with a doe foot applicator lots of shadow came out when i opened it and using it to apply was really messy the fallout was all over my face.
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AmandaCakers on 1/7/2013 8:53:00 PM more reviews by AmandaCakers
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Dry, Fair-Medium Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue
I absolutely loved this eye shadow!!! I think it is perfect for any eye color and it is so cheap at rite aid that it is so worth it! If you like shimmer, shine, and sparkles you will love this to!
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rmt2104 on 4/30/2012 4:28:00 PM more reviews by rmt2104
Age: 25-29 Skin: Combination, Fair Hair: Brunette, Wavy, Fine Eyes: Brown
This is such a pretty color! I could see this looking especially nice with green eyes. Unfortunately, I'm a super PPP and it's just not flattering on me- makes me look tired/hungover/sick/like I've been crying- you get the idea. Also, I wasn't crazy about the fallout that left glitter all over my undereyes. This could work for darker skin tones though so may be worth a try.
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MissMaegan on 11/25/2011 1:05:00 PM more reviews by MissMaegan
Age: 19-24 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium Hair: Brunette Eyes: Green
I LOVE this product!
It's a really pretty "pinkish gold" color that really makes my green/gold eyes pop! It stays for a long time and is really shimmery, but in a "natural-but-better" kind of way.
It's also really cheap (I think I paid literally 3 or 4 bucks for it) and there's a really good amount of product in it. Im not sure about using it as a highlighter though, haven't tried it yet, but I think it'll be too sparkly for my personal preference on my browbones.
My only complaint is the packaging. The shape is cute and very transportable, which is great, but the brush is sort of awkward to use and two times I've bought this product and the brush has been sort of bent and splayed, or the top doesn't fit as snug as I'd like...but they're definitely still usable.
The only colors I've tried are the gold, opal dust, and pink champagne, and the PC is defiantly my favorite. I do want to try the 12 Karat Rose, which is kind of pinky however.
Needless to say, I WILL buy again.
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*TOP REVIEWER* admilly101 on 10/16/2011 1:26:00 PM more reviews by admilly101
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Blond, Straight Eyes: Blue
This is a beautiful eye shadow color! Its like a shimmery-pinky color. It works great as a highlight and on the lids. My only complaint is the packaging... its a bit awkward :/
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lemontwirlgirl on 10/5/2010 10:41:00 PM more reviews by lemontwirlgirl
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Warm Hair: Brown, Straight, Medium Eyes: Brown
I absolutely love this color! The packaging is really stupid cause you have to use their little applicator brush which isn't the greatest quality but I don't care I still love this product. It is such a unique and beautifully pigmented color. It is advertised as a sparkle eye dust, but I use this more as an eyeshadow, it isn't light like an eye dust, it is more along the lines of a pigment.
Great product!
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*TOP REVIEWER* violetfairygirl on 8/14/2010 2:06:00 AM more reviews by violetfairygirl
Age: 25-29 Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Warm Hair: Black, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Brown
I heart these! I've got them in Pink Champagne and Champagne, and use them regularly. The pigmentation is surprisingly good, and with a good primer they stay put.
Despite the name, the champagne-colored shades aren't too glittery, and I feel comfortable wearing them at work over my E.L.F. mineral primer. I like to use UDPP in Sin for a more dramatic nighttime look with more shimmer. To be honest, the ones I have are so neutral that I really haven't noticed if there is a lot of fallout. There definitely won't be huge chunks of glitter all over your face, though.
The brush that it comes with sucks, but don't throw it away! It fits snugly in the opening, which makes these excellent loose shadows for traveling - the brush acts as a stopper to keep the shadow from getting everywhere. I didn't realize this until after I tossed one of the brushes, and now I'm kicking myself. For actual application, I use my Sonia Kashuk small eyeshadow brush, which fits perfectly in the little opening. This helps keep me from overloading too much product on the brush, as well.
I did give it low marks for packaging - there are some advantages to it as noted above, but I can tell when it runs low I'm going to have a hell of a time getting in there to get the rest of it out. The packaging design is great, I just wish the inner plastic "neck" popped out to make it easier to get into. For the price, though, these are great.
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1bro2syd on 7/26/2010 10:46:00 AM more reviews by 1bro2syd
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Normal, Medium Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium Eyes: Blue
This product comes in a tiny bottle that holds a large amount of the eyeshadow. A small brush is included that makes it easy to apply the eyeshadow. I LOVE this color - it is very shimmery and gives your eyelids sparkle. It isn't extremely noticeable, but you can definitely tell it is there. It is a very natural-looking color, so it would match any outfit. The only thing I didn't like about the product was that it was so dusty I had to be careful not to spill it. Otherwise, it looks great when it is worn and doesn't need to be used with any other color. Extremely easy!
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asianvolleyballer on 6/7/2010 12:28:00 AM more reviews by asianvolleyballer
Age: 18 & Under Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium Hair: Black Eyes: Brown
ohh how i loveeeee this eyeshadoww....the dust has a beutiful shimmer to it and the color is great...although the color is pretty sheer and not like dramtic visible or anything....the shimmer isnt overwhelming because its a very fine sparkle. i have no problems with sparkles falling throughout the day...it lasts pretty long and stays put...its pretty cheap..like 4 dollars? but the bottle is weird...it took me a long time to figure out and i almost broke it after twisting the cap off the brush has a little handle that you just pull out...i tried twisting the handle and almost cracked the plastic...the brush is bad so i just remove it stick my own brush it apply and replace the brush it comes with....i do think that when i start to run out the dust will be harder to reach and get to i wish it just came in a little pot or the kind with the filter thing at the top like mineral makeup idk if it is actually being dicontiued or not but since i love it so much im going to buy doubles of this color champange and smokey topaz
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Welcome to the Preparation Section!
Welcome New Adventurer
You are about to embark on a wonderful journey in the art of piano playing! This section is dedicated to teaching you the basic piano skills in the BEST WAY POSSIBLE, which involves lots and LOTS of very illustrative examples! We have the best methods in teaching you the most basic piano skills.
Absolute Beginners Get Ready
This section will lay the groundwork for everything there is to know about the most important part of the piano, THE KEYS! So if you are an absolute beginner and this is the first time you have ever set eyes on a piano, or you have worked with one before and just looking for some reminders, you are DEFINITELY in the right place! The piano layout section will teach you how the black and white keys on the piano keyboard are organized and the basic music notation section will teach you what notes to play and how long to play them. You will have a blast while learning all the piano basics!
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NamePlay on Z-Board using the mouse to click directly Press these keys on the computer keyboard __________ __________ __________ C chord C - E - G Shift - S - F G chord G - B - D F - B - N F chord F - A - C D - G - Sp Dm chord D - F - A A - D - G
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Sox Looking Good at Halfway Point
With guys like Damon, Ortiz and Manny garnering early MVP talk and Matt Clement, a last minute All- Star addition, earning some Cy Young talk the Red Sox have had some strong individual performances which have helped secure their first place spot. Meanwhile, many of the familiar names have pitched in their share as well this season, with Varitek and Nixon having some hot streaks. Tim Wakefield has been phenomenal this season minus one five game cold streak, and new additions Wells and Miller have helped more than hurt the Sox. Meanwhile, the hated Yankees have seen many of their stars (except A- Rod) struggle quite often this season. Jason Giambi is batting in the bottom of the order, Gary Sheffield hasn't been a huge factor, Derek Jeter won't be going to the midsummer classic for the first time in years, and the Big Unit has not been dominant in most of his starts. Yet the fact of the matter is the Yankees have still battled back from their early season woes to remain within range of the AL East's top spot, nipping on the O's heels and consequently threatening the Sox's lead as well. One of the two teams will start their second half on a positive note when the rivals meet up following the All- Star break in a four game showdown which could see the Sox pull away a little bit or the Yankees close the gap or overtake the Sox for the division.
More importantly, the second half will bring some more changes to the Red Sox. The last two weeks have been full of drama with many words being said and some roster changes which may have been an underlying cause for the Sox's recent slipping. With Foule now on the DL and Schilling about to return, the Sox's closer position has been a cause of recent debates, and may be a bit of a nuisance in the forthcoming weeks. Where Schilling or any member of the starting rotation ends up for the rest of the season has yet to be determined, and it seems like everyone is on the list to go either way. There also have been trade rumors surrounding the Sox, the most serious one involving Jay Payton. With Theo Epstein steering the ship you can be sure the Sox will make a move or two in the next few weeks. Furthermore, the upcoming series with the Yankees may also determine how many moves the Sox make. A successful series may leave Epstein content, whereas a poor showing may lead Theo to wheel and deal even more. One thing that appears definite is that the Sox will make at least one addition to their struggling bullpen. For now, Sox fans can enjoy a more relaxing All- Star break as the hometown team sits atop their division, while the Sox brass will be working overtime to ensure a return trip to the playoffs.


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Hitch a shoulder ride with mini telepresence bot
Japanese researchers are developing a mini telepresence robot that perches on your friend's shoulder so you can wisecrack like a pirate's parrot of old.
Imagine seeing the world through the eyes of a mini telepresence robot perched on the shoulder of a friend miles away.
Japanese researchers at Yamagata and Hirosaki universities have been developing an experimental Wearable Telecommunicator that's operated by a remote user who can see, hear, and gesture through the shoulder bot and the Internet.
The video shows the simple robot being controlled by an operator wearing special goggles, and then an exchange in which he communicates with a remote pair discussing a soccer game.
The system provides a richer communication experience than a cellphone or Webcam, but it requires a a willing human carrier as well as a rather bulky backpack to mount the bot.
Hitching a ride on someone's shoulder would seem to solve the problem of building an expensive mobile robot body for telepresence purposes. However, it also raises a host of issues, including privacy. What happens when your carrier has to go to the bathroom?
It's unclear whether this Telecommunicator T1 system has been further developed since the video was produced, or whether the researchers have plans for commercialization.
I think the shoulder bot might look good disguised as a parrot, all colorful feathers and a beak. Perfect if your carrier pal happens to be a pirate.
(Via Plastic Pals)


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You soon refine your roll cast technique here between the blackberries and the ti tree. 50 trout up to 2lb, for the day, all released. Most were brownies and caught on dry fly.Goulburn River tributary, Victoria, Australia. Submitted by: Dave Cook
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Ministers of Agriculture and of Health will meet at the 16th Inter-American Meeting at Ministerial Level on Health and Agriculture (RIMSA 16).
July 26-27
Convention Center at Crowne Hotel Plaza, Santiago de Chile, Chile
Ministers of Health and Agriculture, along with scientists and officials from the public and private sector, academia, and non-governmental and international organizations. The meeting is organized by the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), and is supported and sponsored by the Government of Chile, through the Ministries of Health and Agriculture.
RIMSA is the most important forum in the Americas where the health and agriculture sectors discuss common issues and define veterinary public health policies. RIMSA 16 participants will look into the challenges and opportunities for meeting the growing demand for food in an accessible and sustainable manner, suitable for the environment, and to the health of consumers and of those involved in the agricultural-food chain. They will also share lessons learned in the management of risks related to human health, food production and ecosystems.
Three technical events will serve as preparation for the ministerial summit:
the 12th Meeting of the Hemispheric Committee for the Eradication of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (COHEFA12, on July 24),
the Sixth Meeting of the Pan-American Commission on Food Safety (COPAIA 6, on July 24), and the Inter-Agency Forum: "Toward integrated epidemiologic surveillance", on July 25.
All events will take place in Santiago, Chile.
Media Contacts:
Santiago de Chile:
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U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan on June 18 announced that states can have additional time before evaluating teachers using assessments that are tied to the Common Core State Standards. The Education Department also offered help for states struggling with "double-testing" as new standards and assessments are introduced. AFT president Randi Weingarten, who has repeatedly urged policymakers to focus on implementation before high stakes, backed the Education Department move, and stressed that, "the ball is now in the states' court to seize this opportunity." Separately, a group of education organizations representing more than 10 million teachers, parents and administrators issued an open letter supporting the AFT's position on Common Core implementation.
See the open letter backing the AFT's position
On July 2, the Alliance for Retired Americans will sponsor a National Day of Action to elevate grass-roots voices in the battle to protect and enhance retirement security. The alliance wants to create a human chain in front of key congressional offices and federal buildings, as well as other strategic locations nationwide in the event, which it calls A Human Chain Against the Chained CPI.
Want to join the chain? Find an event near you
The PBS NewsHour is airing a series focused on long-term care in America. Part one follows Rebecca Wyant, a small-business owner from Tucson, Ariz., and full-time caregiver for her mother Mary, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Wyant's story shows how the Older Americans Act signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1965 is still relevant for communities across the country as the population gets older.
Check out part one of the series
It's been two months since the AFT's Center for Workers' Benefits and Capital Strategies spearheaded the release of the report, "Ranking Asset Managers: A Retirement Security Report on Money Managers for Trustees," and it has made an impact on the investment community. The groundbreaking report calls out money managers who have been profiting from work with public pension funds but acting behind the scenes to undercut AFT members' long-term interest. Along with providing transparency and disclosure to trustees, the Center also is shaping AFT's proactive voice in the capital markets. "Harnessing the strength of the pension funds of teachers, nurses, firefighters and other workers to rebuild our roads, schools and bridges and create the infrastructure America needs is not just a financially sound investment—it creates job accelerates our economic growth and invests in the future of our nation," said AFT president Randi Weingarten.
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The 2013 Medicare trustees report released in late May projects that the trust fund that finances Medicare's hospital insurance coverage will remain solvent—meaning it will be able to pay 100 percent of the costs of hospital insurance coverage—until 2026. "The trust fund is projected to be solvent for longer, which is good news for beneficiaries," said Marilyn Tavenner, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. "Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, we are taking important steps to improve the delivery of care for seniors with Medicare. These reforms aim to reduce spending while improving the quality of care, and are an important down payment on solving Medicare's long-term financial issues."
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In the aftermath of the tragic building collapse in Bangladesh that killed more than 1,000 workers, the AFT has called on manufacturers and retail companies working abroad to sign an accord to ensure the safety of foreign workers, just as they do their U.S.-based employees. "Companies outsource apparel work to developing countries because of their cheap labor, but that does not give them license to ignore safety measures and put workers' lives at risk," says AFT president Randi Weingarten. "Investors and shoppers should consider the corporate values and responsibilities of clothing stores and brand names—especially those that have not signed the accord," she adds. Nonsigners include Gap Inc./Old Navy, Children's Place, JCPenney, Wal-Mart and Sears.
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2014 Kia Sportage Release and Price
Kia - The 2014 Kia Sportage, that was redesigned for the 2011 model year, is predicted to receive what's referred to as a mid-cycle refresh. The vehicle's basic size, form and mechanical elements can in all probability carry over, increased maybe by with modesty restyled front- and hit treatments, a couple of new options, one or additional new wheel styles and/or another exterior color selections.
The Kia Sportage comes nicely battery-powered by a selection of a 1.4-liter 176-horsepower four-cylinder engine in most versions or a 2.0-liter 260-horsepower turbocharged four within the prime SX. A manual transmission is customary with the bottom model, whereas all alternative models keep company with a six-speed automatic, implies a front-drive version with the 1.4-liter four-cylinder engine ought to be rated at an honest 21/29/24 mpg city/highway/combined with the six-speed manual transmission and 22/32/25 mpg with the six-speed automatic; models with the 2.0-liter turbo four and automatic ought to be rated at 22/29/24 mpg.
Meanwhile some rumors told that 2014 Kia Sportage release date will be in late this year. You can get in touch with certified traders of the Kia to discover out more about the 2014 Kia Sportage price. There is no purpose why you should be eventually missed when it comes to the high-class and relaxation that comes with Kia vehicles.
We hear that 2014 Kia Sportage price implies the bottom front-drive model ought to see a base worth of around $20,000, with the volume-selling LX beginning at concerning $22,500, the better-equipped EX at around $25,500, and also the prime SX at concerning $28,250 (prices embody the manufacturer's destination charge, that ought to once more be around $800).
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F(v) : (600^3/2 + 20250)/v
what we are saying is that we suspect that that term would be 600v^(3/2)
I got (-150v^(3/2) + 40500)/v^3
As I told you in an earlier post, I would have simplified the original to
f(x) = 600 v^(1/2) + 20250/v and I would not have used the quotient rule, but our answer should come out the same .
My way: ....
f(x) = 600 v^(1/2) + 20250 v^-1
f'(x) = (1/2)600v^(-1/2) - 20250v^-2
= 300 v^(-1/2) - 20250v^-2
which is what you would get if we simplified your answer.
then f''(x) = -150v^(-3/2) + 40500v^-3
Your answer should have been
(-150v^(3/2) + 40500)/v^3
Ok but the power 5/2 is wrong? Should have been power 3/2?
I keep on getting the answer 5/2.. I don't know which part of my working is wrong
I do not want the simplified answer by the way...I need the answer as an expression only
based on my question, i retyped...
F(v) : (600v^3/2 + 20250)/v
F'(v) : (300v^3/2 - 20250)/v^2
F"(v) : (-150v^5/2 + 40500)/v^3
Reiny, isn't your answer suppose to be
f(x) = 600 v^(3/2) + 20250 v^-1,
instead of f(x) = 600 v^(1/2) + 20250 v^-1 ??
1/2 power and 3/2 power there's a difference....
hi i think i know what you mean already.
my answer for F"(v)
(-150v^5/2 + 40500v)/v^4
i simplified further, it became
(-150v(v^3/2 - 270))/v^4
cancel off the common factor v
it became (-150(v^3/2 - 270))/v^3
Am i correct??
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Summer Fest: Cool Cucumber Soup
by Michelle Buffardi in Uncategorized, July 20, 2011Week three of our season-long garden party Summer Fest 2011 welcomes food and garden bloggers to feature garden-to-table recipes and tips. We'll help you to enjoy all that this season has to offer. So far, we've delved into eggplant and peaches. This week we're getting creative with: cucumbers.
With temperatures reaching 90 degrees in many areas of the country, it's just too hot to cook. But it's never too hot to eat right, so mercury rising is no excuse to roll through the drive-through. Ellie Krieger's Cool Cucumber Soup is just the solution. It's perfect for the height of summer because:
- You won't need to turn on the oven or stove to make it.
- It's done in 20 minutes.
- It's a great way to use up the cucumbers growing like crazy in the garden.
- It clocks in at just 130 calories and 2.5 grams of fat, so makes a waistline-friendly light lunch or appetizer.
- Per Ellie, it's a good source of protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and calcium.
What are you waiting for? Get out the blender and whip up this super-cool, creamy-yet-good-for you cold soup.
Cool Cucumber Soup
Serves 4
3 cups plain nonfat yogurt
1 English cucumber (about 1 pound), cut into chunks
1 scallion, white and green parts, coarsely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, plus sprigs for garnish
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium tomato, seeded and diced, or 3 sliced radishes
2 teaspoons olive oil
In a blender, combine the yogurt, cucumber, scallion and dill. Pulse until pureed. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Ladle into individual bowls. Top each serving with 2 tablespoons of diced tomato or radishes, drizzle with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil and garnish with a dill sprig.
Per 1 cup serving:
Calories: 130
Total Fat: 2.5 grams
Saturated: Fat 0 grams
Protein: 11 grams
Total carbohydrate: 17 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Cholesterol: 5 milligrams
Sodium: 140 milligrams
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Circular from Norman Studios advertising the film The flying ace, probably 1926author: Norman Film Manufacturing Company extent: [2] p. date: [1926] summary: Circular from Norman Film Manufacturing Company, a Jacksonville-based, white independent film company active from 1921 to 1926 that specialized in outdoor adventure films for African American audiences, advertising the film The Flying Ace, probably from 1926. The cover features a proud man in uniform, a diving airplane, and a parachuting man, and advertises thrills, action, and punch. Beneath the image is text advertising an "all star colored cast" and six reels of love, thrills, and romance. A space is provided in which the theater might print its name, but the space is blank. The inside of the herald reemphasizes the "all colored cast" and promotes star Kathryn Boyd as a "female daredevil." The circular mentions that her co-star, Lawrence Criner, is one of the original Lafayette Players. Members of the supporting cast are also listed. The text is surrounded by images from the film. The back of the circular shows another image from the film, provides a synopsis of the plot, and describes stunts performed in the film. repository: Middle Georgia Archives collection: Charles Henry Douglass business records box: 20 folder: 192 item: 3 subjects: Page: [1] [view image] [Note: Image of a soldier standing at attention backgrounded by an action scene depicting a parachutist escaping from a diving, flaming biplane. The images are framed by a dark border, with space at the bottom of the page for insertion of the theatre's name]
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The State Quarter series is one of the most popular coin sets issued by the US government in recent history. So popular was the State Quarters coin set that 6 US territories were added. Now the government is issuing similar quarters for all of our National Parks. If you haven't added the State Quarters to your coin collection now is the time to do so.
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The Game: Florida Panthers @ Toronto Maple Leafs
The Reason: The Toronto Maple Leafs have gotten out to an incredible start this season and they have been especially good at home, where they are 5-1-1. They Panthers have lost their last three games in a row, and four of their last five. The Leafs have won three of the last four games between these two teams in Toronto. Look for the Leafs to continue their strong play at home as they come away with the win.
The Game: Edmonton Oilers @ Montreal Canadiens
The Reason: After getting out to one of the worst starts in franchise history, the Habs have picked up their game, winning four of their last five games. As for the Oilers, they have been great this season, but much of their success has come at home. On the road that are 2-2-1. Look for the Canadiens to continue their run of success as they come away with the home victory tonight.
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Best Jamaican Restaurant Miami 2006 - Island Delight
If the tasty, inexpensive food at this hole-in-the-wall located in the back of a Jamaican market is not enough reason to journey to the far-off reaches of Kendall, the chance to hang out and schmooze with proprietor Audrey "Mama" Chai surely should get your rear in gear. As delightful as her modest little eatery, she will make you feel like a family friend who just dropped by for a meal. And a good meal it will be. Dig into callaloo with saltfish, a sturdy soup that eats like a stew, featuring the spinachlike callaloo and chunks of pungent salt cod. Or get your saltfish with creamy, buttery ackee, a staple fruit of Jamaican cuisine with the texture of softly scrambled eggs. Jerk chicken and goat curry are Caribbean comfort food, Mama's home cookin'. For a really great deal, check out the lunch specials available until 2:00 p.m. priced at only $5.75.


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Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Westminster College's Audio Visual Services will host its sixth biannual e-recycling drive Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m.-noon at the Hoyt Science Resources Center loading dock.
Recent state legislation, the Covered Device Recycling Act, makes select items free to recycle for individuals. Fees still apply to businesses and organizations and go directly to the recycler to help cover the costs of recycling. Westminster provides the location and volunteer labor for the drive and does not retain any money from the fees.
Covered materials (free to recycle) include:
• Laptop and desktop computers
• Computer monitors, printers, mice
• Any other device sold exclusively for external use with a computer that provides input or output into or from a computer
• Televisions with a screen size more than four inches diagonally
According to the act, manufacturers of covered materials must establish a recycling plan with a recycler certified by the R2 or E-Steward programs that assure materials are disposed of properly, not dumped in landfills or shipped to third-world countries.
Items collected at Westminster will be responsibly recycled by We Recycle, a certified E-Steward recycler from New York through affiliation with AGreenspan, Inc., a computer recycler from Pittsburgh that has been involved in the Westminster drive since its inception.
"We try to make it as convenient as possible for consumers to responsibly dispose of their appliances," said Emily Martin, AV Services student assistant.
Martin, a freshman communication studies major, is a daughter of Ronald and Karen Martin of Harmony and a graduate of Seneca Valley High School.
Over 32,000 pounds of outdated technology has been recycled through the previous five Westminster e-recycling drives.
Contact AV Services at (724) 946-7188, email, or visit the Green AV website for additional information. Click here for more information about the Covered Device Recycling Act and what will be recycled free of charge.
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Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine is a Shinto shrine. Shinto is indigenous and one of the two major religions of Japan (The other is Buddhism, which came to Japan around the 6th Century). Shinto is polytheistic and it is believed that there are multitudinous gods in Japan.
Among them is O-kuninushi-no-okami, who is enshrined in the main hall of Izumo Taisha. According to mythology, the god created all things under the heavens. He is commonly known as the god of En-musubi (match-making), the creator and arranger of relationships. These relationships are not only those that bind men and women together in marriage, but also those that bind friends, good business partners, and all things together.
The main hall of Izumo Taisha has been described as a building of magnificence since ancient times. In a book compiled in the 10th Century, it was depicted as the largest building that existed at the time. The Great Buddha Hall of Todaiji in present-day Nara Prefecture was the second largest. The current main hall structure is the largest of its kind in Japan.
"Sengu" literally means to move the go-shintai (the sacred representation of the enshrined god) from the original sanctuary to a temporary shrine, while construction of a new shrine building or repair work on the shrine building is conducted. There are various theories about the purpose of the Sengu. Below are some of them:
- To maintain the wooden structures,
- To pass on traditional artisans' techniques,
- To keep the shrine building immaculate and clean (As a result, the power and vitality of the god of the shrine is thought to be renewed).
In April 2008, Kari-den senza-sai, a ritual to transfer the sacred representation of the enshrined god to the temporary main hall, was held. After the repair work, which took about five years to be completed, Hon-den senza-sai, a ritual to transfer back the god to the main hall, was conducted in May of 2013.
In addition to the main hall, a lot of shrines of various sizes which enshrine the gods, who are closely connected to O-kuninishi-no-okami, can be found surrounding the Izumo Taisha. The repair work on the shrines and other structures will be completed in 2016.