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Meh...I don't like rain at all. XP It gets me drenched, I hate getting soaked unless it is from going swimming, since I love swimming, while in one way my movement is restricted, in another way I feel unrestricted (I can do flips in the water, but not outside of water. ).
£20? So you aren't in Canada or America. >.>
When you saw it, was it $35 or $40? Here it costs $40, I assume it would cost $35 for you. Lol
Nice. I'm hoping to get Pokémon Platinum for Easter, I'd rather not have to wait 5 more months to be able to play it. :P
Ents? And though I've never heard anything of Persona 4 before...COOL!!! XD
Why is it particularly hard for me to get my hands on it? Anyways, which one would you say is the best? And what kinds of monsters are there in them? Any Dragons? >.>
Ah, okay, well that's a relief. XD What system is it for anyways?
The story doesn't really kick off until the end of the world...so basically, the end of the game? >_<
How about the characters? Any interesting characters in it? :O
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City University of Seattle offers an English Language Learners (ELL) Endorsement for teachers in preschool through grade 12 classrooms. The program covers coursework and classroom experience working with children who are non-native English speakers. The program's six courses will prepare you with the following knowledge and skills:
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This state-approved program is offered completely online, with a three-part internship, and typically takes 1.5 academic years to complete. In Washington State, your ELL endorsement must always supplement another endorsement on your teaching certificate, which means that you can add ELL to your current endorsement/s or achieve ELL endorsement along with one of the following CityU programs:
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When you pass the Washington Educator Skills Test (WEST-E ®) exam and earn your ELL endorsement on your Washington state teaching certificate, you can get right to work teaching English language learners in a lead teacher or supporting role. The endorsement works well if you want to become an ELL specialist or teach in an elementary classroom with a significant non-native English speaking population.
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This course is a practicum to provide an opportunity for students to apply what they have learned in K-12 classroom settings to complete their English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement. The variable credit is to accommodate each students unique needs based on their professional growth plan. This course has two parts: a required seminar, and three different teaching experiences in K-12 classrooms; K-3, 4-8, and 9-12. Candidates are observed by a field supervisor who is an ESL or English Language Learner (ELL) Specialist for the ESL Endorsement. Candidates are required to work in a classroom specific to teaching ESL skills. Additional work may be required in a specialized program.
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EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Superboy" #11
Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Superboy" #11. The series final issue by Jeff Lemire, Pier Gallo, Pete Woods and Cafu hits stores August 17.
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: "Superboy" #10
Courtesy of DC Comics, CBR presents an exclusive preview of "Superboy" #10. Written by Jeff Lemire, the series penultimate issue hits stores on Wednesday, August 3.
PREVIEW: "Superboy" #5
It's the Boy of Steel versus the Fastest Boy Alive in DC Comics' preview for "Superboy" #5 as Jeff Lemire and Pier Gallo detail the face-off between Teen Titans Superboy and Kid Flash! The race begins Wednesday, March 9.
PREVIEW: "Superboy" #3
DC Comics has released a preview for "Superboy" #3. The issue, written by Jeff Lemire and illustrated by Pier Gallo, features covers by Phil Noto and Dustin Nguyen and hits stores tomorrow, January 5.
Superboy's Pal, Pier Gallo
In his first interview with CBR News, "Superboy" artist Pier Gallo shared which American and European artists he calls upon as influences in his work, what he loves most about drawing Conner Kent and more.
REVIEW: "Superboy" #1
CBR's Doug Zawisza gave "Superboy" #1 a rare 5 star review, calling Jeff Lemire and Pier Gallo's take on the Teen of Steel "a great first issue that offers a lot of promise and delivers one hell of a fun read."
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Augie likes both DC's new "Superboy" title and Michel Gagne's "The Saga of Rex" collection. Also, some of the costumes Augie noticed this past Halloween inspire hope for the future of comics. Or do they?
PREVIEW: "Superboy" #1
DC Comics has released a preview of "Superboy" #1 by Jeff Lemire and artist Pier Gallo with covers by Rafael Albuquerque and John Cassaday. The new era of the Teen of Steel begins next Wednesday, November 3!
Lemire Takes On "Superboy"
Jeff Lemire spoke to CBR about the new August-launching ongoing "Superboy" series he's writing for DC Comics, saying it will be based in Smallville during the first year, featuring several notable guest appearances.
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DC's Teen of Steel is headed back to having his own ongoing series with the award-winning creator of "Essex County" along with artist Pier Gallo kicking things off in August's issue of "Action Comics."
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College Hoops Thursday Recap: Zags Not Ready to Pass Torch Just Yet
Matthew Dellavedova (24 points) and Rob Jones (21) led the way for Saint Mary's, who has now dropped three straight games and could need to win the conference tournament in order to return to the NCAA Tournament. Gonzaga was outscored by 18 on three-point shots but they made up for it by shooting 61% on two-pointers and getting to the foul line for 29 attempts, making 23. The Bulldogs also enjoyed a 33-27 edge on the boards, beating the Gaels despite the home team's ability to knock down perimeter shots.
This development should make for an exciting conference tournament in Las Vegas next weekend, with both teams looking for the automatic bid that guarantees security on Selection Sunday along with challengers who have shown the ability to knock Gonzaga and Saint Mary's off. But both need to take care of business on Saturday (Gonzaga at San Diego, Saint Mary's vs. Portland) with San Francisco trailing by just a game in the standings. Saint Mary's had two opportunities to improve their standings with games at home against Utah State and Gonzaga and missed on both, something they could lament in a couple weeks.
Other Notable Happenings
1. Arizona falls at USC while UCLA beats Arizona State, setting up a showdown for the Pac-10 lead on Saturday.
Before Thursday night the last time Nikola Vucevic's father watched him play in a basketball game the junior was 16 years old. Vucevic more than made up for the gap in addition to adding intrigue to the Pac-10 race, scoring 25 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in USC's 65-57 win over #10 Arizona at the Galen Center. Alex Stepheson also posted a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Jio Fontan scored 21 as the Trojans moved into sole possession of fourth place. The win, combined with UCLA's 71-53 win over Arizona State, also moved the Bruins to within a game of the Wildcats for first place going into Saturday's showdown at Pauley Pavilion.
Arizona shot just 35.8% from the field but even worse was their assist-to-turnover ratio, finishing with two assists to eleven turnovers. Derrick Williams was limited to just eight points on 3-for-11 shooting as the Trojans did the best job defensively that anyone's done on the surefire All-America. But do the Bruins have the ability to slow him down? In the first meeting between the two Williams attempted just 10 shots but he made seven in scoring 22 points. Reeves Nelson, Josh Smith and Anthony Stover (Brendan Lane as well) will all need to be ready for Williams if the Bruins are to tie things up in the Pac-10 standings.
2. Marquette succeeds and Georgia fails in the quest for a needed road victory.
Thursday night provided more than a few teams another opportunity to strengthen their case for an NCAA Tournament bid, and Marquette and Georgia were two of those squads. But the Golden Eagles were the ones who took advantage of the opportunity, coming back to beat Connecticut on the road 74-67 in overtime. Darius Johnson-Odom's conversion of a Kemba Walker turnover in the final seconds of regulation sent the game into OT, and once there Johnson-Odom scored nine of his 17 points. Jimmy Butler added 16 and Dwight Buycks 13 off the bench as Marquette picked up their fourth RPI Top 50 win (4-10 record).
As for Georgia they had their issues at Florida, being outscored 45-29 in the second half in the Gators' 71-62 win. Florida clinched the top spot in the SEC East with the win and while Georgia did shoot 50% from the field the help for Travis Leslie (20 points) and Trey Thompkins (16) was limited for much of the night. The Bulldogs are now 3-9 against the RPI Top 50 and while a number of bubble teams can't match the win total, the Bulldogs need to finish strong before heading to the SEC Tournament. Their final three are South Carolina and LSU at home followed by a trip to Alabama, providing Georgia with a manageable (on paper) schedule to state their case.
3. Murray State defends their home floor, clinching the OVC's top seed as well.
In addition to Florida Atlantic (Sun Belt), George Mason (CAA) and Long Beach State (Big West), Murray State wrapped up a Postseason NIT bid should they need it. The Racers beat rival Morehead State 70-62 behind 25 points and seven rebounds from B.J. Jenkins and 14 from Isaiah Canaan, and as a team the Racers assisted on 14 of their 20 field goals in addition to getting to the foul line at a far higher rate than the Eagles. While Billy Kennedy's team isn't as highly thought of as last year's group that won an NCAA Tournament game they may be rounding into form at just the right time, having won 10 of their last 11 games. The OVC Tournament in Nashville will once again be a tough weekend given the quality at the top of the standings, but at the very least Murray State has positioned themselves well for a run at another title.
Top Three Games
1. Gonzaga 89, Saint Mary's 85 (OT)
2. Marquette 74, (14) Connecticut 67 (OT)
3. San Francisco 79, Pepperdine 78 (OT) A pair of Rashad Green free throws with 1.2 seconds remaining in overtime proved to be the difference as the Dons beat the Waves. San Francisco had five players reach double figures with Angelo Caloiaro's 17 leading the way, and Mychel Thompson paced Pepperdine with 31.
Three Notable Performances
1. G Alex Francis (Bryant) 43 points (20-27 FG) and nine rebounds in the Bulldogs' 94-85 loss at LIU.
2. C Keith Benson (Oakland) 26 points, 14 rebounds and three blocks in the Golden Grizzlies' 103-90 win at UMKC.
3. G Donald Sims (Appalachian State) 32 points, six assists and five rebounds in the Mountaineers' 85-70 win over Charleston.
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January 1, 2012
How to Save a Life—or Maybe 300
With a top prize of $100,000 at stake, the ASPCA's $100K Challenge sparked a friendly competition between two animal welfare organizations in Washington, D.C.—and others around the country.
January 1, 2012
Turbocharging Pit Bull Adoptions
The executive director of Animal Farm Foundation offers tips on increasing pit bull adoptions by showcasing these wonderful dogs at popular local events.
January 1, 2012
Doing a World of Good
To reflect the significant and growing global scope of the annual initiative known as Spay Day, the program has been renamed World Spay Day.
January 1, 2012
Q & A: Million-Dollar Ideas
The Michelson Prize and Grants program put up millions of dollars to inspire researchers to devise a nonsurgical alternative to conventional surgery. How do things look so far?
November 1, 2011
Value Added
A veterinarian explains "social value," and how to quantify the results of sheltering and animal welfare programs to public officials who make spending decisions, or to those outside the sheltering sphere.
September 1, 2011
Show Me the Money: Charity on Tap
This year, the Central Pennsylvania Humane Society's Pints for Pets Brewfest attracted 2,500 beer lovers and raised $65,000 for the organization.
July 1, 2011
Show Me the Money: And We're Back
Telethons can reap rewards, boost adoptions, and showcase shelter programs to the community, but is such an event right for your organization?
May 1, 2011
Walking All the Way to the Bank
Dog walk fundraisers are fun and they often raise lots of money for shelter programs. But these lively events don't just happen by themselves—a dedicated team has to lay the groundwork months in advance. Here's how to walk this way.
May 1, 2011
Common Tools for a Common Mission
Review highlights from a session presented at a recent SAWA conference that focused on useful tools that shelters sometimes overlook, including grant opportunities, participation in research studies, and adoption tools.
January 1, 2011
Show Me the Money: Pigging Out
"Pignics," about a dozen of which are held around the country, serve as fundraising and social events for guinea pig lovers, as well as a place for pets and adoptable animals to get together in pens.


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Anonymous wrote:Aaron Boone available after 10 rds???Im just taking a stab at this cause I have just started thinking Baseball, but wouldnt he go in the 4th-5th rd at the latest?
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My Box of Comics posts usually arrive fashionably late, but in this instance, the party ended weeks ago and the Box of Comics is still picking out a tie. So let's give a quick look at the really good stuff, the comics worth praising from the past few lunar cycles. I suspect many of you have overlooked some (or all) of these gems. (And again, thanks to the Discount Comic Book Service, and also HeavyInk, for providing me with my regular comics fix.)
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June 11th, 2012 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) The Eagle River Bridge, as well as other Colorado bridges, started showing its age. DENVER, CO (Catholic Online) - Last month, a new, wider bridge replaced the Eagle River Bridge to fix up an estimated 160 bridges in Colorado. The bridges that are targeted are "structurally deficient, functionally obsolete, and rate 'poor,'" according to inspectors. Some of the bridges were built in the 1920's and can't handle today's car and truck traffic.Some of the worst bridges are located in southeast Colorado and built with nothing but timber. Due to the high traffic volume, Denver also has some of the most worn out bridges. "Some of these bridges are just at the end of their useful life," said Tim Harris, chief engineer of the Colorado Department of Transportation as well as the head of the Colorado Bridge Enterprise. "When you drive over some of them, it's kind of scary." The Colorado Bridge Enterprise was founded in 2009 as part of the legislation for FASTER or the Funding Advancement for Surface Transportation and Economic Recovery. The organization operates as a government-owned business inside CDOT and plans to repair and/or replace those 160 bridges. So far, 49 bridges have been replaced, including the Eagle River Bridge, which was built in 1933. "Look how much we depend on highways," Steve Parker, chairman of the Bridge Enterprise Board. "You can have the nicest, widest highway in the world, but if a bridge is inadequate, you are in a lot of trouble." Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) |


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Terrone (plural: terroni) is a term of the Italian language, used by the inhabitants of northern and central Italy as derogatory to designate an inhabitant of southern Italy.
This epithet is often associated with negative personal characteristics, such as ignorance. Similarly, especially in some meanings slang, the term has taken on the meaning of "rude person". In addition, with the term are often associated somatic and physical traits, like an olive skin, short stature, high cheeks, characteristics historically predominant in the south of Italy.


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Hoya meredithii
Total surprise here...Hoya meredithii has been part of the pack of hoyas on the enclosed porch. These are my most neglected plants.... Decided to trim back dead stems on Sunday and noticed meredithii looking REALLY dehydrated. Cut part of what looked like a dead stem and it was green inside. Turned the plant around and saw this:
Very surprising. The temperature range on the porch has been 55-65 degrees since November. This one bloomed for the first time last summer while outside in much warmer temperatures.
Congrats on the newset Hoya buds Kelly. I agree that the buds are most likley due to stress. Many plants will try to produce seed if they find themselvs in harsh conditions that could lead to their death. Funny thing though is that when I forget to water my Hoyas they seem to drop their peduncles instead of decising to flower one last time.
I find this species to be very thirsty so it might be in trouble if it looks noticeably water stressed. Did you try watering and seeing if it made an improvement? The buds are quite a ways from being mature so I would probably tend to the plant and hope for the best. The buds could still drop but at least if you check the roots you will know if you need to reroot your plant.
Can't beat pink buds. Pink buds are like the baby shower cupcake of the bud world. Good luck with coaxing meredithii through this one. ^_^
On a side note, I recently had an orchid perform a swan song blooming, and was so excited last week to see it has miraculously pulled through with this tiny nub of new growth. It will be years before it looks pretty again, though. It's like the orchid version of Meyer Mike's rescued carnosa.
Do you ever wonder whether there should be plant euthanasia? (Or a humane society that rescues plants from homes/stores that don't care for them properly?) I really worry about plant torture sometimes.
Right-o. We were talking about BABY PINK MIRACLE BUDS. And naturally that makes me think of torture and death because I'm a psycho. Carry on, folks!
GG I used to think that I should save those poor orchids at Home Depot but then reality hits. Having an apartment full of sickly looking Phalaenopsis is nothing short of a nightmare for me. I figure that seeing as those are mericloned hybrids and their life started as a clump of cells in a lab that their death does nothing to damage wild species populations. If I saw a nice Hoya that needed rescuing I think I might have a harder time deciding.
Kelly I forgot to ask you if this is the large leafed meredithii? I have one that is more likely callistophylla and then I have the large leafed meredithii and it seems pretty tough. Hopefully your plant pulls through.
LOL The image of you drowning in an apartment flooded with "sickly looking Phalaenopsis" slays me. I also enjoy the way you always draw that line in the sand between wild species and cultivars. It adds a lot of depth to the discussion.
I have to admit I was imagining plant hoarders in line with the animal hoarders who struggle with such heartbreaking compulsions (for all involved).
I understand that severe hoarding can be triggered by a stressful event, like many other psychological disorders, which has always been a scary thought for me. (I've inherited dormant minor league hoarding genes from both my parents) There are definitely moments when I think I've crossed the line into dysfunctional-plant-lady territory, so I can easily imagine a stressful event transforming my space into a potting soil encrusted wonderland in which I pick my way through Hoyas growing out of shattered pots and old tin cans.
At least with Hoyas there are some built in controls, whereas, if I collected, say, Saintpaulia, I could easily move to 500 by the end of the year, just through trades.
My Mom rescues those Phals and has good success with them! She had two in bloom and one in bud last time I was up there!
Good call on checking the health of the plant. The roots were dead. It's now chopped up and in the rooting tank. Will be interesting to see what the buds do.
Yeah, GG, I think we all share that hoarding gene when it comes to plants...hmmmm.....Just one more! Wonder if we could have our own reality show!
Oh, forgot to mention- it is the large leaf variety.
In the process of shuffling hoyas around came across some new peduncles and buds.
Mentioned this one before - cv Mathilde:
cv. Sunrise - this one bloomed as a cutting, but then dropped the peduncle:
One I received as coronaria, but thinking it might be an australis species. It's only fuzzy on the underneath of the leaf. Time will tell:
ANDDDD patella! At least I think this is a bud!
Hopefully Mike can verify (or not) the petella bud as I'm pretty sure he's had this one bloom!
Kelly I started with Phals and I still like them but I go for the species now. I just got a nice little Phal javanica over the weekend and that brings the number up to twelve species.
I rescued a sun burnt Phal a little over a year ago that had been abandoned by a student at the end of the year. I had to grow the plant for at least a year before it looked good enough to re-home but it made a nice raffle prize at an orchid society meeting. I just don't have the space to dedicate to a plant that I may not like when it blooms.
I have a couple other Hoyas in bud right now but some seem like they will blast or not develop for some reason. Hoya lasiantha has dropped half the buds on one peduncle although the other still looks good. Hoya sp square has had buds for a while now but they don't seem to be doing much at all. Hoya lacanosa 'Ruby Sue' has about five peduncles working on buds as well. I hope I will get to see some of my larger plants flower for their first time this year but many don't even have peduncles yet.
That is a bud on your Hoya patella and they can pop out at just about any node along the stems. Do you have the dark pink variety? My plant is white with a light pink blush but that dark pink variety is really beautiful.
GG I think I am guilty of orchid snobbery in some peoples eyes but I don't feel that way myself. I just find species plants and their adaptations and habitats etc. are infinitely more interesting. There are some very nice hybrids out there and I have a few but it's much easier to focus on species than it is the ridiculous number of hybrids there are now.
Are Phal's easy? My mom just has a little table pushed up to a window filled with them and she says she just ignores them. She gets really tickled with her $2-3 purchases!
Think I did get the pink variety of patella since I have pauciflora which I struggle with... The little bud is so tiny right now!
My lyi grew a peduncle with tiny buds last year and it has done NOTHING since! Same with one of the australis varieties I have. Because of that I figure it's too soon to start threads for these guys.
I'm thrilled with what has buds so far! Hoping this is a sign for what is to come for the rest of the year! The vast majority of my plants were started from cuttings and are still so small!
Got a couple of cuttings yesterday and am trying wrapping them on top of perlite in hopes of getting more growth points again! Think I'll do that for now on whenever possible!
Keep watching burmanica. Hoping it doesn't wait until this weekend when I'm going away for a couple of days!
Ohhh...I LOVE Patella...Congrats on all your buds Kelly! I have a small one(from a dear friend).Can't wait to see that one bloom one day. I was just going to ask you for an update on your Sp.square (which I think you purchased as lyi?). I have something similar happening on my Villosa...it has a couple of peduncles...what I thought was a teeny tiny beginning of buds...but its stalled since last fall,lol...No sign of growing. Not giving up though! Very exciting Kelly! Keep us posted...
I think patella is a slow grower. I got a plant and a cutting from Joni at different times because I was getting so impatient for growth! BTW- having both WON'T make it grow faster! Thrilled with the little bud though!
Hope your villosa has just been waiting for spring! What a beautiful leave on that one!
LOL I hadn't thought of you as a snob, Mike, but from now on I'll watch out for your imperious ways. /nod
No, really what I was thinking was that part of what makes a plant beautiful is the adaptive logic of its characteristics. With cultivars you sacrifice some of this for some of something else. There's not really a right or wrong choice in all of that, but for someone like you, who enjoys extensive research on origin, etc, wild species would have more layers.
Additionally, regardless of what interests a person, specializing in a specific type or area is where the really interesting patterns and observations start to emerge. So, I just generally like it when people choose a side.
Kelly, I'm so jealous that you have a patella bud! Mine bloomed for me last year, but I lost it this winter. /cry When it was alive, though, it didn't strike me as a particularly slow grower. Probably didn't have it long enough to tell for sure, though.
Kelly, I absolutely agree...so far Patella is very slow growing for me too. I hope it picks up speed soon,lol...
GG, I'm sorry you lost your patella...my hoya condolences. At least you got to see a beautiful bloom before you lost it. You might have to put that on a "try it again" list. I think this one is worth it especially for the gorgeous blooms! I try to give my most favorite hoyas 3 chances...then if I still lose it after a third time, I guess its not meant to be :o(
Thanks for the well wishes, Nancy. lol I've already got it on an order list, that's how much I like it (the leaves, too!) I think it was just a spot of trouble with the last one. I kind of feel like if a plant is flourishing and then suddenly takes a dive, you shouldn't take it as hard as if it never did well once. Granted, you still have to figure out what went wrong, but at least you're not a total failure!
That's great GG! I also love the leaves on patella...the fuzzy leaves are so cool! I'm glad you ordered a replacement already...best of luck when you get it. I'm kind of going through that with my Sigillatis...I'm not sure what's going on...but a few of the vines have dried up and few yellowing leaves. I LOVE this hoya and would be heartbroken if I lose it :o(...I've checked the roots and they seem fine...so I'm at a loss? I find this hoya very temperamental and fussy! Wish me luck!
You've definitely got me on the edge of my seat about the sigillatis. I remember your plant - it's the one that inspired me to try again after I lost my cutting somewhere between the rooting phase and the up and running phase. So spectacular! Please keep us updated as you investigate the source of the distress. What usually precipitates it acting up?
One patella bud has blasted or was knocked off...not really sure what happened. Does look like there's a second bud though!
Sigillatis has been tempermental for me as well. Lost one and am now trying aff sigillatis which appears to have a slightly smaller and not quite as colorful leaf.
Nancy, if I remember correctly, yours is beautiful!
So Sorry about the your patella bud blasting or getting knocked off...been there done that :o(...but very glad to hear there's a second one, Yay!
Thanks Kelly, I really think Sigillatis is one of those that can go downhill rather quickly or with very little warning ...one day its doing well the next its giving me fits...good luck wilth your aff sigillatis.
Exactly! While there are no traditional gnomes there is terra cotta ground hog and terra cotta turtle, plus the cat's bed is right there....hmmmmm...that could be my answer....


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Job Description: Lighting designers plan, create, focus and plot theatrical and architectural lighting for homes, businesses, store displays, films, television and theater productions, and special events. In amateur theater, the lighting designer may also operate the lighting equipment during a production. Lighting designers work with the set and costume designers to capture the mood and dramatic effect envisioned by the director.
Training and Educational Qualifications: Lighting design is part of the larger industrial design occupation. A bachelor's degree in industrial design or theatrical or stage design is required for most entry level commercial and industrial design positions. Many persons in industrial design also pursue a master's degree in order to increase their employment opportunities. Creativity and technical knowledge are crucial in this occupation. Designers in the lighting field also must have a strong sense of the esthetic an eye for color and detail and a sense of balance and proportion. Those designers working for professional theaters or in film are usually expected to have specialized knowledge in those industries.
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Did you have an internship in this field prior to starting your job?
I was given the opportunity to do contract work for Cooper Lighting building models and prototypes with the chance that I might be given a full time design gig. I've been here ever since then.
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In the Southeast, Ryobi/CCI and Electrolux are the best I know of. Interns get to work on a large variety of products and learn the latest tools and disciplines.
Where are the best cities to live to find jobs like yours?
Anywhere in Ohio, California, or New York is good because of the large creative presence of business HQ's. Most large cities are good as well, for example, Chicago, Los Angeles and Miami.
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I show up at 8:00 a.m. A normal part of my day is to spend a half hour or so doing trending and checking out new products. I also spend a good bit of time sketching and working in CAD. I've learned that too many meetings can be anti productive.
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I basically work through the whole design process of bringing an idea into a sketch then into the computer and into a tangible product that can be made. We work very closely with marketing and engineering as we go through this cycle. I also do almost all of our in house computer rendering and Photoshop work.
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Meetings. I work in a corporate environment and we have meetings about the tiniest obscure details.
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Growing up I loved drawing, working in my dad's shop, taking stuff and modifying my toys. I had always loved cars and as I looked into getting into that, I found this whole industry based on products. Before then, I thought engineers were the only ones to develop products. Now I see product design as the perfect career.
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As I was figuring out that "product designers" exist, my cousin told me about an art and design college. Within six months, I was enrolled and taking "Intro to Industrial Design."
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In the first federal appellate case challenging anti-gay violence in public schools, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund filed its brief today in a case by a gay student whose school failed to stop anti-gay assaults on him and ignored his pleas because of his sexual orientation.
"Despite years of physical assaults and continual harassment by other students, school officials told our client he had to take the abuse because he is gay. That is unacceptable," said Patricia M. Logue, Managing Attorney at Lambda's Midwest Regional Office, and counsel to the plaintiff. "Every child deserves a safe environment in which to get an education, and that education should emphasize teaching the value of respect for others."
Jamie Nabozny -- the plaintiff in the case -- suffered multiple physical assaults during his years in an Ashland, Wisconsin school district, from seventh grade to eleventh grade. Students would trap him in the hallways or the bathroom and beat, punch, kick, and even urinate on him. In addition to the repeated beatings, during the four-year ordeal he suffered relentless verbal abuse and sexual harassment. The torment led him to make multiple suicide attempts, to dropping out of school, and to develop post traumatic stress disorder.
Throughout the years, Jamie's parents stood by their gay son, constantly attempting to get the school to discipline the boys who abused Jamie. However, no meaningful discipline was imposed and school officials scoffed at Jamie, telling him that he had to expect such abuse because he is gay.
"If I didn't have parents who showed they continued to love me after they found out I was gay, I would probably be dead," said Nabozny. "I hope this case will help other teens who go through this terror year after year, especially those who don't have the love they need at home to help them through it."
"Anti-gay violence is on the rise in schools, and students themselves have forced public hearings in the states of Massachusetts and Washington, and in the cities of Austin, Providence, and Wichita," said David Buckel, Lambda Staff Attorney working on the case. "It's a national shame that schoolchildren have to pursue safety issues on their own behalf."
Lambda, which took the case over on appeal, filed its brief in the federal Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago today, challenging a grant of summary judgment on October 5, 1995 by a federal judge in the Western District of Wisconsin. Joining Lambda in a friend-of-the-court brief are the National Association of School Psychologists, the National Association of Social Workers, the national office of Parents and Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, and Horizons Community Services of Chicago.


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Why is Elise so good on this map?
I'm liking Elise at top omg she cleans up so hard and does a lot of damage with minimal items dem base damages she can kill squishes and her Q in human form on tanks is amazing.
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she's amazing, haven't used her on Dominion but like runnng her as an anti-bruiser on summonner's rift and man, not even getting ap and dealing buttload of magic damage surely feels rewarding.
Been working on a Dominon botlane build for her though to counter bot lane bruisers that are so common currently (yeah i hate bruisers that much xD) ps. i hate when they send me mid just because i have "ap ratios" |
I've been using Elise quite a lot in Dominion recently. She's incredibly good at bursting (AP) and makes a fine bruiser aswell.
I used AD bruiser when she first came out but since then switched to AP and was surprised at just how much damage you can get when you stack plenty of AP with magic pen. The main key to playing her is combo speed. If you can pull off what combo's/tactics you need to quickly enough then you can pretty much win any fight. I tend to build mpen boots, blackfire torch, wooglet's, abyssal, rylai's and whichever item you want (game's normally over halfway through rylai's). You end up with about 20% damage on your Q. Elise doesn't really struggle against anyone as long as she gets enough poke in. Champions that really give her trouble (in my experience) are singed ("let's not die to anything!" - constantly poke with Q, level W if bot to wipe out creeps in one blast to stop him pushing), Kassadin (trollteleport - basically use other champions to pile him or make him blow his first teleport then burst), Garen (tanky, but this is really that I struggle against him personally). Her worst nightmares are silences. She absolutely demolishes squishies, can take bruisers head-to-head, and provides solid damage against tanks. AP burst combo - E-Q-W-R-W (auto-attack)-Q R then Q can finish off the enemy if they have around 200-300hp left (you should combo and have around half a second left on your human Q by the time you can shift back). Final note - plenty of people have the "KILL IT" mindset when they see a champion with low hp. If you're low and sacrifice yourself to allow a team mate to recapture a point then you can Rappel then go straight into stasis to waste an extra 4 seconds (5 if you stunned the enemy aswell!) Just my $0.02 |
actually Singed gives her problems wether allied or enemy
*Elise will land her perfectly placed snare* *allied singed uses fling* *Snare missed* *it's super effective* |
Garen is really easy to deal with IMO. He's always super obvious when using his charge, so just stun combo him there (the later the better, so he doesn't have time to use it after). The Garens i met were also out-DPSable with W in spider form, so I was able to win fights after he did close.
no one plays squishy in dom |
no thats not exactly what i mean mate
Elise is first off not squishy, she has no escapes, yes, but to say she is squishy is just ignorant. You obviously aren't playing her right. Build magic pen marks and quints, with a 9/21/0 mastery page. Since her ratios on her Q aren't that good with AP you don't have to worry about building heavy AP. Hunters guise, sorc boots, and abyssal scepter, and you mop up. Build into the torch and you rock, top or bot. I prefer bot, she will almost dominate anyone one on one.
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Few industries are hit as hard by high oil prices than the airlines, which can spend close to 40% of their budget on fuel.
With jet fuel prices near record highs, the drive to conserve is stronger than ever.
Delta recently made headlines with its novel bid to buy an oil refinery, taking a more direct role in procuring fuel. But Delta and other airlines are experimenting with a number of other ways to cut costs.
The entire industry is hoping a switch from radar to GPS-based navigation will cut the time it takes both to reach cruising altitude and land a plane.
A Delta spokesman said GPS systems can get a plane on the ground 2 or 3 minutes faster than radar by allowing the plane to descend in decent one fell swoop instead of a series of steps. That can shave a few hundred dollars in fuel costs off each landing.
A few hundred dollars may not sound like much, especially since Delta spent $12 billion last year on fuel. But considering Delta lands over 1,000 plans a day in Atlanta alone, the savings can add up fast.
The airline also cut long-haul flights by around 10% last year, and plans another 10% reduction this year.
Long-haul flights burn more fuel per mile than short trips because extra weight is added by the extra fuel needed to make the trip.
"Fuel is expensive, so we're being very careful about where we fly," said Delta spokesman Eric Torbenson, adding that Delta is making sure all its routes can cover the cost of fuel.
Delta is also replacing 88 of its 50-seat regional jets with larger, 100-passenger versions, because the larger jets get better mileage per passenger.
At United, replacing aircraft is also part of the strategy.
United is putting 19 of the most advanced 737's into service this year, as well as five of Boeing's new ultra-efficient 787 Dreamliners. The new aircraft are 15% to 20% more efficient than the planes they will replace.
Like other airlines, United has put winglets on the tips of many of its aircraft's wings, which reduce drag and can cut fuel use by up to 5%.
It's also swapping out parts, such as the 800-pound steel brakes on some 737's with lighter, carbon-fiber contraptions.
"We have a long-term approach in place," said Joel Booth, who flew 777's for United before taking a job as the airline's head of fuel efficiency. "This is very important to our businesses."
Booth said that efficiency efforts last year saved the airline 60 million gallons of fuel - or nearly $200 million at today's prices. In 2011 the airline spent nearly $13 billion on fuel.
United's overhaul also extends beyond its aircraft.
The company has over 3,600 ground support vehicles such as baggage tractors and aircraft tugs that run on either alternative fuel or electricity -- a move being made by other airlines too.
Southwest extends its cost savings strategy beyond the airport entirely.
Like most airlines, Southwest engages in extensive hedging for its fuel -- a practice where the airline basically bets fuel prices will be higher in the future and locks in contracts with Wall Street traders and others willing to take the opposite side of that bet.
The airline received considerable attention in 2007-2008 when it was hedged more so than most airlines when oil prices spiked -- a strategy that paid off handsomely.
Over the last decade or so Southwest's trading strategy has saved over $3 billion in fuel costs, said Chris Monroe, the airline's head of risk management.
Currently Southwest, which spent $6 billion on fuel last year, has hedges out to 2015. But the airline is basically unhedged through the first half of this year, meaning it thinks fuel prices will continue falling for at least another month.
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Decorate your classroom in trendsetting fashion with our Isabella Collection!
From décor to storage and much much more, coordinating designs and cute colors cover everything necessary to transform your classroom into a creative environment. Chic patterns include the latest looks of chevron, quatrefoil, polka dots, and stripes to spruce up any space.
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CES: ng Connect members demo new LTE Connected-car features
The ng Connect foundation, formed by Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE:ALU) and made up of 30 companies, is using the Consumer Electronics Show to demo – among other services – its LTE Connected Car, pushing the limits of what ultra high-speed mobile networks can do on the road. Since November, the organization has added new features to the car, a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid-electric, including capacity for video on-demand, games, an audio library, detailed traffic and weather information, remote diagnostics and maintenance.
ng Connect members Intamac Systems and QNX Software Systems teamed up with Alcatel-Lucent to develop the LTE Connected Car's latest capability – mobile home management from the vehicle. Intamac, which also offers broadband-enabled energy management via telecom service providers, has enabled the car to communicate with the company's home management and security systems. Through menu-driven, touch-screen communication, the car's passengers can adjust the temperature or control lights in their home. They can also view a live feed of their home from the security camera while on the road, as well as make sure all their doors are locked. Essentially anything a user can already do from their mobile phone or PC, Intamac can enable within the car.
Alcatel-Lucent launched the ng Connect program at last year's Mobile World Congress and has spent the past year expanding the dialogue around connectivity and the user experience. Derek Kuhn, vice president of emerging media and technology for Alcatel-Lucent, said that more than 100 companies are looking to join, but the organization has had to be picky, prioritizing consumer media and entertainment, ehealth and learning, cloud computing, in-car experiences and public safety.
"We wanted to go out of the box without operators involved," Kuhn said, adding that there has also been a huge amount of interest from operators to join or meet with members of the global organization. "The key for us is showing what's possible and admitting to everyone pretty openly there are elements of what we are showing that are ridiculous. There are elements the network won't support in the beginning, maybe eventually, but not – for example – four streaming channels into the car with LTE at first. If that kind of thing though that we want to build dialogue around."