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How to Make Your Own Stylus Pen
There are a few stylus pens out there that are made for use on any of the apple touch devices. Some work okay, others, not so good.
But the need for a decent stylus is crucial for those artists who use their devices to do artistic drawings or even technical detail sketches, like creating plan layouts for housing and for those women you have really long fingernails.
One stylus that seems to be popular is the Pogo Stylus. Although it appears to do a satisfactory job, there are complaints that it is cheaply designed and the pocket clip breaks off early on. Other stylus pens have received the thumbs down because you need to press down too hard for them to work, and if your primary reason for using the pen is to do drawings, it makes it really hard to keep pressure on the pen and draw at the same time. But did you know that you can actually make your own stylus pen at home with the right materials? All it takes is a cheap pen, even plastic will do, some wire (almost everyone has this) a small piece of conductive foam (used with many electronic parts) and a little tape, and you have your own stylus pen!
Here is something you probably didn't know. An Apple employee showed me this little tip… iPad's, iPhones and iPod Touch screens are extremely hard to scratch! I watched this employee take his keys out and scratch back and forth over the screen of his iPhone, which all of the employees use to take your orders and create your invoice from. There was not a scratch on it. He told me that all of the screens are made from a material that resists scratches.
Why am I telling you this? Because the next thing I did was to take out a miniature pen that I had, which has a smooth metal top (on the clip end) and tested it on the iPad. It worked perfectly, as long as you tap the screen with the flat end (you could also write with it). The pen side (with the ballpoint tucked inside) did not work, even though that end was made of metal also. I also took a AAA battery which happened to be laying near me while I was experimenting with this, and tapped the screen with the flat end, it responded very well also, but when I tried it with the other end, I received no response whatsoever, just like with the pen.
It appears that there is some type of electrical signal that is transferred from your body, through the stylus or pen that is needed for recognition on the Apple devices. I plan to do a little more experimenting with this, I will keep you posted on the results. In the meantime, if you want to see how to create your own stylus pen, as mentioned above, watch this Video from Collins Lab, and Makezine.com. For an all metal high quality stylus pen without using ANY wire, check out the Second Video by Herman Wahsletn
I hand-make stylus pens that are dual functional with a flip of the wrist. My pens enable you to write with Parker(TM) type refills (ballpoint and gel) and also features a firm capactive silicon stylus on the cap. I use over 120 different woods and over 25 acrylics. Each one is hand-turned by lathe making them a one-of-a-kind item. Visit me at http://www.perfectwoodworks.com for more information.
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February 5th, 2013 at 10:49 pmHi Leo,
Thanks for the comment, the pens on your site are a beautiful display of craftsmanship and great functionally! I encourage readers to check out the Perfect Wood Works website if they want some really special multifunction stylus pens, made of fine wood.
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February 6th, 2013 at 12:39 amThanks for the kind words. My pens run between $30 & $35 each and are hand-turned. I stock the gold and chrome plated hardware. I can be reached through my website at http://www.perfectwoodworks.com if interested.
techie>> that's untrue, I tried it, have you?
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January 27th, 2013 at 7:11 amHi Drew,
I did try the conductive foam, but used a metal pen part and it worked really well. I also used an all metal pen that had
a smooth flat top and just used the top to make selections on my iPad and that worked pretty good as well, but my most favorite stylus pen was one that I purchased a couple months ago and I am in love with it, it is the amPen New Hybrid Stylus for iPad and it is WONDERFUL. It has a super soft mesh like tip and is Very responsive. I purchased it from Amazon for around $6.95, but it has since become so popular, that the price is now $8.95, but it is well worth it and should last for years to come! Check it out.P.S. I picked up two different stylus pens when I purchased the amPen. The other pen was about a dollar cheaper, but the mesh tip on the amPen gives this stylus a great feel and even better conductivity for a flawless contact method.
Does the conductive foam ever stop working? I tried this using conductive foam pulled from a older device and it did not work.
I tried making a stylis with tinfoil and tape, and a ballpoint pen, and it didn't work. I bet these stylis's work though!
I haven't tried this yet but I think I will and once I was desperate and used a carrot as a stylus:it worked though. The reason I found out that it would is cuz i was eating and i had my hands full and there was carrots by me so I picked one up and used it as a stylus and was amazed to see that it worked although I wouldn't suggest it
If you have an all metal pen, you can remove the ink cartridge and just use it like that. The contact with the metal and your hand makes it work quite nicely without any foam. Just be sure it is smooth metal as to not scratch your screen.
LeahGG Reply:
April 1st, 2012 at 12:28 amjust tried a crochet hook and a spoon. doesn't work.
Kale Reply:
June 27th, 2012 at 3:07 pmNow how come when I try the conductive foam it doesn't work? I have the capacitive digitizer iPad 1 I can't get anything but my finger to work… Help me?


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qbrozen Posts: 17,966I can't wait to test drive it. I would really like to know the acceleration specs on it (the S in particular). My only concern is fitting into it (at 6' 5"). We'll see. I'll be there at the bimmer dealer when they arrive.
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qbrozen Posts: 17,966That's all anyone ever points out to me when i mention the Mini. "That's a deathtrap!" As far as I'm concerned, when pitted against a bohemoth SUV, what small car isn't a deathtrap? Aside from that, I think that safety features have become so far advanced that it really doesn't matter if you're in a midsize sedan or a compact car. If you're going to get hurt in an accident, you're going to get hurt no matter how big your car is. In other words, if I go head on into an Excursion with a combined speed of 120 mph, I'm getting crushed whether I'm in a Mini or my 626.
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edmundowilson Posts: 8You're right about head on, but what about getting t-boned at an intersection or side-swiped on the highway? I think those are much more "likely" accidents and also the kind of accidents where size does matter. If I'm going 35 mph and I get t-boned by an SUV at an intersection, I'd much rather be in a 626 or an Accord than a Mini. I don't think that the Mini is a "deathtrap." I think they are rather neat cars. But I would rather have my wife and daughter driving around town in my VW Passat than a Mini. Even though the pricing on both cars is comparable, both are neat looking and (I assume) fun to drive, I think the safety factor has to go I favor of the VW.
qbrozen Posts: 17,966well, I think we're going to have to wait on the crash test ratings. The developers are claiming that the Mini is going to redefine compact car safety. With crumple zones and impact beams and airbags all around, but what car doesn't have those things these days? We'll just have to find out how much "redifining" there will be.
Currently, I also drive an Alfa Romeo Spider in the nice weather, so, when it comes to myself, I just don't find that I'm terribly concerned with the safety of the car. But, as you point out, would I want my wife driving it around all of the time? Probably not.'14 CTS Vsport; '15 Fit LX 6-spd; '98 Volvo S70 base; '14 Town&Country Limited
edmundowilson Posts: 8And if they can do more on safety, then I would be more than happy to buy one. I think it's a great looking car. As safety goes, another compact -- the VW Beetle -- has gotten excellent crash test scores, so certainly I think the Mini could follow suit.
Certainly, a lot of what is great about driving is not analyzing crash test data and reliability reports. It's about what is fun. And certainly the Mini seems to promise the fun factor in spades. And anyone who drives an Alfa would agree on that point! -
rickrover Posts: 602I put a $1k deposit on it about 2 months ago at my local BMW dealer, I'm number 17 on the waiting list. They stopped taking deposits after they had 20, which took all of 2.5 days. I'm hoping they offer the Mini Cooper S from the start, I bought a press kit from the Detroit auto show on Ebay, I've got the photo quality Mini pictures (8) framed and hanging in my office. I'm hoping to free my schedule up to the point of attending the New York auto show next month to see a Mini first-hand This will be a third car, it won't be my primary car. I plan to give it every performance upgrade I can, I'm sure Dinan will have some go-fast goodies for it. Hopefully 200+ HP won't be hard to pull out of the S supercharged engine.
qbrozen Posts: 17,966a deposit already. And without even seeing it? And not even knowing when its coming? Does your dealer even know if they are selected as one of the 40 Bimmer dealers that will get the Minis? The mini website still doesn't have that info. they just show the general location of the dealerships by state.
I just can't do that. I have to see if I can fit in it. I plan to be at the NY auto show. I hope they let people in it and they don't just have a roped off showpiece.'14 CTS Vsport; '15 Fit LX 6-spd; '98 Volvo S70 base; '14 Town&Country Limited
rickrover Posts: 602BMW knows which dealers will sell the Mini, there will be 72 of them. My BMW dealer's begun building it's Mini sales facility, a positive sign it'll be one of the 72. The deposit is fully refundable - if I like it I'll be one of the first to own one and if I don't, I won't buy one. I plan to modify it quite a bit, I like to tweak my cars, it won't be my primary vehicle.
rickrover Posts: 602They are supposed to have the Mini facility built in 6-8 months. Actually they are just tacking an addition on the existing BMW dealership - It's Fields BMW in Orlando. I have a couple of updates:
All they are saying for when they'll start rolling in is "early 2002", they haven't heard anything more detailed from BMW.
The Supercharged S will be available from the beginning (yeah!)
They are in the beginning stages of hiring Mini specialists. -
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rickrover Posts: 602Not much to report - just waiting, waiting, waiting. The latest Roundel and Europen Car magazines have spy shots of the Mini Cooper S being tested on-road in Europe. It has 17" wheels, an additional air intake (scoop?) mounted low center of the hood and dual exhausts that exit through the center of a vented rear valance - looks SICK - can't wait!
I stopped by my BMW dealer last week - got to extensively test drive the new M3 and a used 2000 M5 - what a blast they are to drive. BMW has really taken the edge off the M3, can't say that I like it that much - but the M5 - WOW - no words to describe how perfect it is in every respect. -
pocahontas Posts: 802And while we're waiting, here's something to fun read from Edmund.com's Review section: Top 5 Cars You Would Buy With A Fat Tax Refund. You'll notice that the Mini Cooper made the list! ;-)
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speeds2much Posts: 164Regarding the safety factor, here in European cities many people drive small cars because it's much easier to park them and because petrol is un-godly expensive (around $7 a gallon at the high end). Also, small and maneuverable cars are a blast to drive! At the speeds one reaches in London, the mini is more than safe enough. Plus, there just aren't that many SUVs to worry about.
In the States, driving conditions are different, but really in most situations with the low speed limits in the U.S., you're fine with a Mini. The car is built like a tank, as are superminis like the Renault Cleo and VW Polo. These cars are very solid. I'd rather get sideswiped in a Mini than in, say any convertible. Or any car without a side airbag, for that matter.
Anyone who buys one is buying it for fun and I'd doubt that driving a Ferrari is any safer, but you don't see people complaining about Ferrari safety to those fortunate enough to buy one! -
rickrover Posts: 602I agree completely - A Mini is similar to a Porsche 911, Boxter or a Miata. I'd much rather be in a New MINI than a Miata in a crash. Look at how well a New Beetle does in a crash, I bet the New MINI will do at least as well, if not better. I may head up to the New York Auto show to take a look at one in person. Still patiently waiting for my 2002 New Mini Cooper S.
bill_1 Posts: 97Well I think the Mini might be a little weird safety wise. Certainly with all the airbags and other safety features the Mini is decidely not a death trap. Still it is rather small and while I like small cars I must admit there is a coralation between size and safety (under the assumption that you actually crash, the best safety feature is a car that handles well with a good driver) so I suspect that you might get more moderately serious injuries than you would get in a larger car but that you could survive any of the injuries that do happen.
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rickrover Posts: 602BMW will announce the 70 chosen dealers on April 16th. Check their Mini website: www.miniusa.com after the 16th for the official list. You can check there now to see how many proposed dealers there are for North Carolina. I live in Florida but bought an M Coupe last year from Flow BMW in Winston-Salem NC. Flow BMW is one of the best BMW dealers I've ever dealt with - hopefully they will be a Mini dealership. Ask for Sheri Blakely in sales, she's fantastic.
rickrover Posts: 602Europe will get a cheaper version of the Mini than the U.S. that will have a smaller engine and a lower trim level - see www.mini.com for european Mini details
The U.S. will get a Mini Cooper that is supposed to start around $18,000 and the supercharged Mini Cooper S will be priced around $25,000. -
tommyp13 Posts: 146I talked to a rep at the NYC autoshow for awhile, and that's what she knew. I've also seen other estimates at the 18/21k range for the two models.
$25 would price itself out of the market.
The UK base version is called the "One".
BMW has already lost a ton of money on their dabbling into UK autos, so clearing a little profit will be a big step up for them. -
tommyp13 Posts: 146The cars looked great. Unfortunately, they were all locked. They had a blue, red, and another color (can't remember, but not one of the more interesting ones). The car is definitely a much bigger Mini than the classic. One had the panorama sunroof, which really opened up the roof. That same car had the navigation control unit, and auto. All had really nice-looking black leather on them.
They looked like they could seat for reasonable people, but trunk room with the rear seat up looked like it could fit little more than a box of kleenex. Really interesting interiors, and the bank of toggle switches is a really cool retro element.


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Gold Erases Gains, Dips on Fed Minutes (Update1)
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NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Gold prices sank on Thursday on a dour statement from the Federal Reserve. Gold had jumped $13, or 0.8%, on Wednesday, helped by the deal on the so-called fiscal cliff.
Gold for February delivery shed $14.20 to settle at $1,674.60 an ounce at the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange on Thursday. The gold price had traded as high as $1,690.50 and as low as $1,662.70 an ounce. The spot price was dropping $20.40, according to Kitco's gold index. And the yellow metal plunged more than half a percent as the Fed's policy-making wing released its latest minutes.
The Federal Open Market Committee said there were potential risks to financial stability over a disorderly finish to the so-called fiscal cliff, impending discord about raising the debt ceiling and possible deterioration of conditions in Europe.
Notably, sentiment among the FOMC members was split. "In considering the outlook for the labor market and the broader economy, a few members expressed the view that ongoing asset purchases would likely be warranted until about the end of 2013, while a few others emphasized the need for considerable policy accommodation but did not state a specific time frame or total for purchases. Several others thought that it would probably be appropriate to slow or to stop purchases well before the end of 2013," the minutes said. Gold prices popped nearly $20 on Monday on President Barack Obama's optimistic remarks that a deal was in sight for Congress to avoid the so-called fiscal cliff -- when automatic deep-spending cuts and tax hikes were supposed to go into effect -- and then the precious metal surged another $13 in the first trading session after the deal passed. Silver prices for March delivery fell 29 cents to close at $30.72 an ounce, while the U.S. dollar index was surging 0.65% to $80.37. The Labor Department on Thursday said initial jobless claims for the week ended Dec. 29 rose by 10,000 to 372,000. Economists had expected 365,000 claims. The report came as a prelude to Friday's monthly unemployment situation, in which gold investors will be keeping an eye on where the unemployment rate moved in December. This is because the Federal Reserve last month implemented a new open-ended, $45 billion a month purchasing of longer-term Treasury bonds with economic targets for interest rates that included a national unemployment rate drop to 6.5%, or if inflation exceeded 2.5%. Analysts view stimulus as inflationary, which often boosts the value of gold. The November unemployment rate printed at 7.7%, and consensus among economists polled by Thomson Reuters expect the rate to remain unchanged for the December report. Nonfarm payrolls are expected to rise by 150,000; November payrolls rose 146,000. Sometimes seen as a barometer of the government's monthly employment situation, payroll processor Automatic Data Processing's monthly report said employers added 215,000 jobs in December. The number printed better than economists' expectation of 133,000, but investors should know that the ADP data often doesn't correlate with the government's numbers. Gold-mining stocks were mostly lower on Thursday. Shares of Goldcorp (GG - Get Report) were losing 4.7%, while Yamana Gold (AUY) was off 4.2%. Among volume leaders, Barrick Gold (ABX - Get Report) was dipping 2.7%, and Kinross Gold (KGC) was shedding 3.9%. Gold ETFs SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) and iShares Gold Trust (IAU) each were losing 1.1%. -- Written by Joe Deaux in New York. >Contact by Email. Follow @JoeDeauxCheck Out Our Best Services for Investors
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Thursday, April 17 2014
Greasy Luck! The Whaling World of the Charles W. Morgan
In celebration of the relaunching of the last surviving wooden whaleship, Lyman Allyn presents Greasy Luck! The Whaling World of the Charles W. Morgan.
The exhibition, which runs from September 21 through June 8, 2014, will look at how whaling—its myths and reality, risk and reward—left its mark on Connecticut and American identity.
In the 1800s, friends and family gathered on the docks to wish "greasy luck" for a successful voyage to departing whaleships.
To most people, whales were mysterious creatures. Yet whaling was big business.
The thousands of barrels of oil the whalers brought home made ports like New London and Mystic some of the wealthiest places in the young nation, supporting a wide array of dockside occupations.
"Thingamabob" Exhibit at Maritime Garage Gallery
Machines, gadgets and all things technology inspire the artwork at a new exhibit at the Maritime Garage Gallery. "Thingamabob" features art that is in the eye of the mechanically inclined in a group show of artists, including John Jackson of Jefferson, New York, Tom Hlas of Norfolk, CT, Lewis Schaffer from Ridgefield, Deborah Rauh from Westport, Sara Roche from Weston, and others.
The Maritime Garage Gallery, located at 11 North Water Street, is part of the Norwalk Parking Authority's "Art in Parking Places" initiative, an effort to support art in public spaces making Norwalk a more vibrant destination. The gallery is free and open to the public from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Hamden Symphony Orchestra Rehearsal - Musicians Wanted
Hamden Symphony Orchestra is seeking musicians interested in joining an established community orchestra for our spring 2014 cycle.
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Living in Song" Workshops—with members of Sweet Honey in the Rock
Join one of three unique workshop series, each with a member of Sweet Honey in the Rock. These three different workshops will run simultaneously, led by three of the five members of the Grammy Award-winning African American female a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock, currently celebrating their 40th anniversary season. Each workshop series has a total of nine (9) sessions, which will be held from 7pm to 9pm on the following dates: Tuesday, March 25 through Thursday, March 27; Tuesday, April 1 through Thursday, April 3; and Tuesday, April 15 through Thursday, April 17, 2014. Registration is free, but is limited to one workshop series, and attendance at all nine sessions for the series is preferred. Participants must select one of the following three workshop tracks: "The Vocal Movement Experience Workshops," led by Dr. Nitanju Bolade Casel, during which participants will establish a repertoire of movement that will serve as a catalyst for the creation of sound. Each movement has at its core a breathing technique upon which a chorus of sound will be built. "The Rhythm Ring Workshops," led by Dr. M. Louise Robinson, during which participants will create a musical conversation in the oral tradition of call and response. Through poetry, spoken word, storytelling, rhythm, and harmony, participants will come together and sing songs of change, challenge, celebration, peace, protest, and triumph. "Songs in the Way of Hand Workshops," led by Dr. Shirley Mary Childress, during which participants – deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing – will develop techniques to help render visually the emotional, lyrical, and rhythmic nature of singing, conveying the total message of a song using American Sign Language. Registration is required, and there is limited availability. Participants must register by Saturday, March 8, 2014 at 4:30pm. To register, email email@example.com, call 860-685-3355, or visit the Wesleyan University Box Office, located at 45 Wyllys Avenue in Middletown, and include the name of the workshop series you'd like to attend, your full name, mailing address, and phone number. Once your registration has been confirmed, you will be notified of the specific location of the workshop series. Participants in all three workshop tracks will perform together a free "Living in Song" showing on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 7pm in Crowell Concert Hall. "Living in Song" is made possible by Wesleyan's Making Excellence Inclusive Initiative.
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Dr. M. Louise Robinson, Dr. Shirley Mary Childress and Dr. Nitanju Bolade Casel, three of the five members of the Grammy Award-winning African American female a cappella ensemble Sweet Honey in the Rock, currently celebrating their 40th anniversary season, present the culmination of their "Living in Song" residency and workshop series at a free showing featuring all of the workshop participants. "Living in Song" is made possible by Wesleyan's Making Excellence Inclusive Initiative.
Silent Poem, Spoken Light
The Kehler Liddell Gallery is pleased to present "Silent Poem, Spoken Light" with work by Maureen M. Squires and Sarah Beth Goncarova, on view March 20 - April 20, 2014. An Opening Reception will be held on Sunday, March 23, 3:00 - 6:00pm. On April 5 from 3:00 - 5:00pm, there will be a poetry reading and artist-led discussion with poet Judith Vollmer, Professor of English, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg, featuring poems from her newest work The Water Books. Both events are free and open to the public.
The exhibition "Silent Poem, Spoken Light," explores one of the most integral yet continuously perplexing questions of the art-making practice; how does one create work that is highly communicative yet largely unspoken? Artists Maureen M. Squires and Sarah Beth Goncarova examine this concept through calligraphy, poetry, painting and installation. Through using vastly different media, both artists look to natural forms as metaphor and message, drawing parallels between inner and outer landscapes.
Painter and calligrapher Maureen M. Squires interprets the words of writers and poets through paint and ink. Through the use of color, illustration, illumination, alphabet and gesture, she both abstracts and clarifies the meaning of the words. Movement and gesture are key components of Squires' practice, making work that is at the same time bold and subtle, beautiful and evocative.
Like Squires' luscious calligraphic works, the installations of Sarah Beth Goncarova tease metaphor from imagery of the natural world. Using intricate combinations of sewing and circuitry, Goncarova creates otherworldly illusions of seemingly natural phenomena. The fragile branches of her piece The Cherry Tree beckon the viewer in—Goncarova's own invitation to the viewer to become part of the work itself. Only when the viewer enters the tree crown does the tree surprisingly awaken. In her piece The Web, women quietly weave at an ancient loom, creating a magnificent web out of spider silk and dew drops. In both pieces, we are drawn into another world, that entirely of Goncarova's own making.
Squires' background in Fine Arts began formally at Seton Hill University, where she majored in painting and where she first studied calligraphy. This took her to Carnegie Mellon University where she studied Advanced Calligraphy for two years with noted calligrapher and type-designer Arnold Bank. Over the years, Squires has studied with many notable lettering artists, but studying with Bank was a turning point in her approach to the alphabet and painting. Since then, Squires' work has become an exploration of letters and words through paint, interpreting the words of favorite poets with abstract forms and graceful brushwork. Her tools range from traditional steel nibs, to brushes to reeds to bamboo. Her preferred media are ink, gouache, Japanese watercolors and acrylics.
Goncarova earned degrees in sculpture and architecture at Virginia Commonwealth University and University of Maryland, and has worked for the theater as costumer, puppetmaker and scenic designer. Her art practice has evolved to include such varied media as painting, textiles, light, dance, sound and animatronics. To date she is a finalist for the 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship for installation/performance.
Squires and Goncarova offer visually and conceptually compelling work in "Silent Poem, Spoken Light," rewarding the curious and even quickening the pulse.
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Wesleyan Potters is hosting a very special show celebrating Lois Eldridge's fifty years as a potter. "For me, it is an amazing process to take clay and to imagine all of the things it can become: a sculpture, a bowl, a pear, or a birdbath. Anyone who hasn't had his or her hands in clay is missing a wonderful experience."
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Join us for Bobby's colorful impressions, opinions, and memories from all of baseball: high school, college and professional; managerial and media! Drop in.
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Award-winning Canadian guitar phenomenon Jesse Cook returns to The Bushnell for an intimate performance in Belding Theater. Cook has been recording and performing music internationally for over 17 years. He is a JUNO Award-winning artist and three-time recipient of the Canadian Smooth Jazz Award for "Guitarist of the Year." With over one million album sales worldwide, the Toronto-based Jesse Cook has spawned a truly global fan base. |
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Reception on Tuesday, April 8th, 6:00-7:30 pm
Mari Skarp-Bogli's "Architecture of a Memory" addresses the subject of memory and its operation within the human brain. Her paintings, sculpture and interactive drawings employ abandoned locations, discarded materials and objects that transmit associations of loss, abandon and decay. These works are assemblages of memory evoking relics of attics, basements, barns and the garages of home in as much as representations of the physiological, psychological and neurological functions they interpret.
Skarp-Bogli earned her M.F.A. from Maine College of Art and B.F.A.'s in both painting and sculpture from the University of Hartford. She is an adjunct art instructor at Tunxis Community College and at the University of Hartford. See more of her work at www.mariskarp.com.
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Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum to Launch Young Writers' Competition in Area Schools
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is launching a Young Writers' Competition among students from area schools to encourage creative thinking and writing and introduce mid-to-late 19th century history and the arts to tomorrow's museum audiences.
Steve Berry, New York Times best selling author (#1 internationally) and his wife Elizabeth are the creators of the History Matters foundation dedicated to historic preservation. Berry will work with LMMM's educators and judge the finalists in a contest that will culminate in the awards presentation at the Museum's Opening Night Gala on October 18, 2014, with cash and other prizes.
"This is a great way to introduce students to this magnificent National Historic Landmark," said Patsy Brescia, LMMM Chairman of the Board of Trustees. "A writing competition is a creative and educational way for students to explore the Museum's great history and architecture, while honing their writing skills."
LMMM Educators dressed in period costume will meet with teachers and students in the classrooms, and introduce the Mansion in a PowerPoint presentation followed by a visit to the museum, where students can draw ideas and inspiration for their story.
Trustee Haroldo Williams, chair of the Education Committee said, "I am a firm believer that this kind of experiential learning can be a great way to understand history and appreciate the arts in a deeper and more meaningful way."
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The Museum's 2014 cultural and educational programs are made possible in part by generous funding from LMMM's Founding Patrons: The Estate of Cynthia Clark Brown; The Museum's Distinguished Benefactors: Klaff's, The Xerox Foundation, and The Maurice Goodman Foundation; LMMM Sustainers: Spinnaker Real Estate Partners. Gala and Young Writer's Competition Sponsors: M.F. DiScala & Co. The Museum's Education Program is made possible in part by the Fairfield County Community Foundation.
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I'm slightly amazed that Dan Vado is still around in the business, because he's seen and done so much. I would have expected him to decamp for safer ground by now, but thankfully, he's still here, and he's making that knowledge and experience available.
SLG Publishing has announced the launch of SLG Works Consulting, a publishing services company.
"Over the years, I have had a number of people come to me for advice or ask me to help them with things as they started their comics publishing ventures," explained SLG owner and president Dan Vado. "We have always been pretty free with our time, and while I am still open to offering advice, I feel that SLG as a company can be of more use to some people offering up some of our services for hire".
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Paul Hennon
Research Plant Pathologist
Juneau, AK
Phone: 907-586-8769
Contact Paul Hennon
Current Research
- Ecology and management of forest diseases in coastal Alaska
- Management of hemlock dwarf mistletoe and stem decays (heart rots) to desirable levels
- Decomposition and carbon budgets
- Cause of yellow-cedar decline
- Adaptation opportunities for tree species affected by climate
Research Interests
- Ecosystem effects of forest diseases
- Ecology and management of yellow-cedar
- Linking science with tradional ecological knowledge
Past Research
- Animal damage to forest trees
- Foliar pathogens of conifers
- Regeneration issues of yellow-cedar
- Wood values in dead yellow-cedar
- Epidemiology and population dynamics in yellow-cedar forests
Why This Research is Important
Forest pathology is a small but essential scientific discipline that covers the diseases and abiotic injuries to forest trees. Early in its history, pathology research focused almost exculsively on economic issues in forests related to timber values, such as losses in growth, cull, and mortality. Those needs continue, but pathology research must now deliver knowledge about the roles of forest diseases in a number of ecosystem functions. Stress on forests from climate change has elevated the need for investigations into the cause of various forest problems -- to sort out those that have climate origins, and to help develop adaptive strategies.
- Botany and Plant Pathology, Oregon State University, PhD Forest Pathology, Hansen Lab, 1996
Professional Experience
- Research Plant Pathologist, PNW Research and Forest Health Protection (R10)
1986 - Current
Professional Organizations
- American Phytopathological Society, Member (1986 - Current)
Author - Northwest Science, Member (1986 - Current)
Author - Mycological Society of America (MSA), Member (1984 - Current)
Awards & Recognition
- Dave F. Thomas, Technology Transfer Award, 2011
National award, recognized for customer service in forest health protection. - Alaska Region, Silviculturist of the Year, 2010
Given by forest management peers - Outstanding Achievement Award, 2010
Western International Forest Disease Work Conference Award
Featured Publications & Products
- Hennon, Paul E.; D'Amore, David V.; Schaberg, Paul G.; Wittwer, Dustin T.; Shanley, Colin S. 2012. Shifting climate, altered niche, and a dynamic conservation strategy for yellow-cedar in the North Pacific coastal rainforest.
- Hennon, Paul E.; D'Amore, David V.; Witter, Dustin T.; Lamb, Melinda B. 2010. Influence of forest canopy and snow on microclimate in a declining yellow-cedar forest of southeast Alaska.
- Hennon, Paul E.; McClellan, Michael H.; Spores, Sheila R.; Orlikowska, Ewa H. 2009. Survival and growth of planted yellow-cedar seedlings and rooted cuttings (stecklings) near Ketchikan, Alaska.
- Kliejunas, John T.; Geils, Brian W.; Glaeser, Jessie Micales; Goheen, Ellen Michaels; Hennon, Paul; Kim, Mee-Sook; Kope, Harry; Stone, Jeff; Sturrock, Rona; Frankel, Susan J. 2009. Review of literature on climate change and forest diseases of western North America.
- Beier, Colin M.; Sink, Scot E.; Hennon, Paul E.; D'amore, David V.; Juday, Glenn P. 2008. Twentieth-century warming and the dendroclimatology of declining yellow-cedar forests in southeastern Alaska.
Publications & Products
- Hennon, P.; Caouette, J.; Barrett, T.; Wittwer, D. 2014. Chapter 14 - Use of Forest Inventory Data to Document Patterns of Yellow-Cedar Occurrence, Mortality, and Regeneration in the Context of Climate (Project WC-EM-09-02).
- McClellan, Michael H.; Hennon, Paul E.; Heuer, Patrick G.; Coffin, Kenneth W. 2014. Condition and deterioration rate of precommercial thinning slash at False Island, Alaska..
- Buma, B.; Hennon, P.E.; Bidlack, A.L.; Baichtal, J.F.; Ager, T.A.; Streveier, G. 2014. Correspondence regarding "The problem of conifer species migration lag in the Pacific Northwest region since the last glaciation" by Eias, S.A., (2013), Quaternary Science Reviews 77, 55-69.
- Deal, Robert L.; Hennon, Paul; O'Hanlon, Richard; D'Amore, David. 2014. Lessons from native spruce forests in Alaska: managing Sitka spruce plantations worldwide to benefit biodiversity and ecosystem services.
- Hennon, Paul E.; Mulvey, Robin L. 2014. Managing heart rot in live trees for wildlife habitat in young-growth forests of coastal Alaska.
- Hennon, Paul; Wittwer, Dustin. 2013. Evaluating key landscape features of a climate- induced forest decline (Project WC-EM-07-01).
- Oliver, Marie; Hennon, Paul; D'Amore, David. 2013. Forests in decline: yellow-cedar research yields prototype for climate change adaptation planning.
- Barrett, Tara M.; Latta, Greg; Hennon, Paul E.; Eskelson, Bianca N.I.; Temesgen, Hailemariam. 2012. Host-parasite distributions under changing climate: Tsuga heterophylla and Arceuthobium tsugense in Alaska.
- Sturrock, R.N.; Frankel, Susan; Brown, A. V.; Hennon, Paul; Kliejunas, J. T.; Lewis, K. J.; Worrall, J. J.; Woods, A. J. 2011. Climate change and forest diseases.
- Schaberg, Paul G.; D'Amore, David V.; Hennon, Paul E.; Halman, Joshua M.; Hawley, Gary J. 2011. Do limited cold tolerance and shallow depth of roots contribute to yellow-cedar decline?.
- Wolken, Jane M.; Hollingsworth, Teresa N.; Rupp, T. Scott; Chapin, F. Stuart, III.; Trainor, Sarah F.; Barrett, Tara M.; Sullivan, Patrick F.; McGuire, A. David; Euskirchen, Eugenie S.; Hennon, Paul E.; Beever, Erik A.; Conn, Jeff S.; Crone, Lisa K.; A'More, David V.; Fresco, Nancy; Hanley, Thomas A.; Kielland, Knut; Kruse, James J.; Patterson, Trista; Schuur, Edward A.G.; Verbyla, David L.; Yarie, John. 2011. Evidence and implications of recent and projected climate change in Alaska's forest ecosystems.
- Schaberg, Paul G.; Hennon, Paul E.; D'amore, David V.; Hawley, Gary J. 2008. Influence of simulated snow cover on the cold tolerance and freezing injury of yellow-cedar seedlings.
- Beier, Colin M.; Sink, Scott E.; Hennon, Paul E.; D'Amore, David V.; Juday, Glenn P. 2008. Twentieth-century warming and the dendroclimatology of declining yellow-cedar forests in southeastern Alaska.
- Muir, John A.; Hennon, Paul E. 2007. A synthesis of the literature on the biology, ecology, and management of western hemlock dwarf mistletoe..
- Hennon, Paul; Woodward, Bessie; Lebow, Patricia. 2007. Deterioration of wood from live and dead Alaska yellow-cedar in contact with soil.
- Hennon, P.; D'Amore, D.; Wittwer, D.; Johnson, A.; Schaberg, P.; Hawley, G.; Beier, C.; Sink, S.; Juday, G. 2006. Climate warming, reduced snow, and freezing injury could explain the demise of yellow-cedar in southeast Alaska, USA.
- Gomi, Takashi; Johnson, Adelaide C.; Deal, Robert L.; Hennon, Paul E.; Orlikowska, Ewa H.; Wipfli, Mark S. 2006. Factors affecting distribution of wood, detritus, and sediment in headwater streams draining managed young-growth red alder-conifer forests in southeast Alaska.
- Kelsey, Rick G.; Hennon, Paul E.; Huso, Manuela; Karchesy, Joseph G. 2005. Changes in heartwood chemistry of dead yellow-cedar trees that remain standing for 80 years or more in southeast Alaska..
- Hennon, Paul E.; D'Amore, David V.; Zeglan, Stefan; Grainger, Mike. 2005. Yellow-cedar decline in the North Coast Forest District of British Columbia..
- Deal, Robert L.; Hennon, Paul E.; Orlikowska, Ewa H.; D'Amore, David V. 2004. Stand dynamics of mixed red alder-conifer forests of southeast Alaska..
- Wipfli, Mark S.; Deal, Robert L.; Hennon, Paul E.; Johnson, Adelaide C.; Edwards, Richard T.; De Santo, Toni L.; Gomi, Takashi; Orlikowska, Ewa H.; Bryant, Mason D.; Schultz, Mark E.; LeSage, Christian; Kimbirauskus, Ryan; D'Amore, David V. 2003. Compatible management of red alder-conifer ecosystems in southeastern Alaska..
- Deal, Robert L.; Tappeiner, J.C.; Hennon, Paul E. 2002. Developing silvicultural systems based on partial cutting in western hemlock–Sitka spruce stands of southeast Alaska..
- Wipfli, Mark S.; Deal, Robert L.; Hennon, Paul E.; Johnson, Adelaide C.; de Santo, Toni L.; Hanley, Thomas A.; Schultz, Mark E.; Bryant, Mason D.; Edwards, Richard T.; Orlikowska, Ewa H.; Gomi, Takashi. 2002. Managing young upland forests in southeast Alaska for wood products, wildlife, aquatic resources, and fishes: problem analysis and study plan..
- McClellan, Michael H.; Swanston, Douglas N.; Hennon, Paul E.; Deal, Robert L.; de Santo, Toni L.; Wipfli, Mark S. 2000. Alternatives to clearcutting in the old-growth forests of southeast Alaska: study plan and establishment report..
- De Groot, Rodney C.; Woodward, Bessie; Hennon, Paul E. 2000. Natural decay resistance of heartwood from dead, standing yellow-cedar trees : laboratory evaluations.
Research Highlights
Highlight | Title | Year |
PNW-2012-11 | Scientists Find Cause of Yellow-cedar Death in Alaska's Coastal Forests Absence of snow to protect shallow roots results in roots freezing and extensive tree death | 2012 |


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You most have pay more in shipping then in the bird ... ... but maybe EMS rate to AU is a bit cheaper then to EU Tchuss e_lm_70 |
Jun 09, 2011, 05:34 AM | |
EMS is only $23.50 that is pretty cheap and well worth it over normal parcel post it means i can keep my hair i also kept my weight under 1kg over 1kg it seems to get a bit steeper on shipping over $10 more for .5kg so this means i will be using my own lipo 500mah 2S flightmax the description says 370mah but hobby king always under states the battery size for there models
Jun 09, 2011, 05:34 AM | |
Gazza - Looks like we'll get them around the same time then, I also used the EMS method as it wouldn't let me do the usual cheaper postage for some reason. I got 4 Flightmax 350mAh 2s 20C packs posted for AU$15 including postage in a seperate non-express order. Not super rated packs but the price sure is right.
The 40mm unit arrived Tuesday by the way, seems pretty powerful! Very nicely balanced too, cheers mate. Not sure if I'll bother converting the MiG, I think I'll see how it goes on the stock unit to begin with. odysis - I'll trade good postage for brilliant beaches and beautiful ladies anyday! Besides, its not that bad... just gotta front up for Express if you want it quick. Used to be a postie myself and I can tell you now theres not much stuffing around on the job. Cheers - boingk |
Jun 09, 2011, 06:11 AM | |
When you guys start to get them put together, could you post a quick set of links to what you used to build them? Due to the size of these EDFs, I'm guessing I'm not the only complete noob to EDF and picking out parts that wants one of these guys. F-86 for me. I don't care if the Mig is better, it ain't 'MERICAN!
If these were gaming computers... I'd easily be on the other side of this. But I'm clueless here. I know just enough to hurt my wallet. Little AR6400 foamies are dead simple in comparison to piece by piece building of one of these EDFs. |
Jun 09, 2011, 06:27 AM | |
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By the look of it, the ARF is pretty much plug-n-crash.
Unfortunately, I can't really recommend these things to a "complete n00b". The smaller they are, the more critical the weight becomes, and fidgety they are to fly. Hopefully these things will remedy the building part, but flying will still be fast reactions and good eyesight! If the kit comes with a fan/motor, I'll run it up to check, if it's close to 100w on 2, 3 or 4s, I'll fly that. Otherwise, 30mm will go in. After that, custom fans a go-go! |
Jun 09, 2011, 06:41 AM | |
Afraid - biggest things are making sure the control horns are well glued, linkages aren't binding, surfaces are centered, the fan uni is glued in correctly and the CG is right.
In other words, treat it as though you were building from scratch. I've seen control horns let go, servos jam, fan units slip and rub through motor wires... the works. Nothing surprises me, but if you treat it like a scratch-build then you can help remedy the factory fault pretty easily. And yes, I would steer clear of the micro EDF's for a while. Perhaps try a pusher-jet foam build to get used to the characteristics of an EDF. Search on rcfoamfighters.com and try your hand at the FF-22 or FF-15, both attractive builds that fly well and will give you a decent idea on how an EDF flies, all without actually ponying up and buying an EDF. Cheers - boingk |
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Wonder if my payment was approved when they were just out of stock?? I'd suppose that when it says "reserved" instead of "backorder" it should be fine. Simply can't wait for my F86. I'd be my first micro EDF! (My other jet's a 70mm Robbe Folland Gnat) |
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My brother is in the living room screaming at my mom and using me as a scapegoat for all of his problems.
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Promotion of Cooperatives Included in Thailand's National Agenda
The promotion of cooperatives is now included in Thailand's national agenda to help boost social and economic development, in both urban and rural areas.
The inclusion of cooperatives in the national agenda is in line with the declaration of 2012 as the International Year of Cooperatives by the United Nations General Assembly.
The Cabinet, during its meeting on 30 July 2012, gave the green light to the promotion of cooperatives as an item in the national agenda, following a proposal by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, which supervises the Cooperative and Promotion Department.
The International Year of Cooperatives 2012 is intended to raise public awareness of the invaluable contributions of cooperative enterprises to poverty reduction, employment generation and social integration. The year also highlights the strengths of the cooperative business model as an alternative means of doing business and furthering socio-economic development. With the theme of "Cooperative Enterprises Build a Better World," the year seeks to encourage the growth and establishment of cooperatives all over the world.
According to a report submitted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives to the Cabinet, the Thai government began to introduce cooperatives to its social and economic development in 1916, and the cooperative system in Thailand will celebrate its centenary in 2016. The Government believes that the cooperative system will promote savings and help ease the problem of non-conventional debts among the people. The system serves as not only a major mechanism for macroeconomic development, but also an engine of democratization in the long run. Cooperatives have been cited as ways to empower their members and strengthen communities. They also promote food security and enhance opportunities for small agricultural producers.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives has worked out five strategies for enhancing the operations of cooperatives. The first strategy seeks to develop learning and skills on cooperatives into the people's way of life. In the second strategy, the Government will promote the grouping of people through the use of cooperatives in building a firm foundation for the country's socio-economic development.
The third strategy seeks to increase the potential of cooperatives' production, marketing, and financial networks. In the fourth strategy, the cooperative development plan will be used to strengthen the cooperative movement. The fifth strategy seeks to restructure state agencies and the cooperative movement and to improve related laws favorable to cooperative development.
There are currently 7,964 cooperatives in Thailand, with 10.8 million families as members. These cooperative enterprises have a combined value of two trillion baht, accounting for 18.95 percent of the country's GDP.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives deems it necessary for various government agencies and civil society organizations to join forces in promoting and supporting various forms of cooperatives in the country.
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Leading Off: Another great season for the A's
For the second season in a row, the A's gave their fans plenty of reasons to cheer in 2013.
They were tied for the second-most wins in baseball (96) and earned home-field advantage for the American League Division Series. Though they were beaten again by the Tigers, they gave their fans five great playoff games, including three at packed and rocking O.co Coliseum.
Sure, it's a disappointing end to a great season, but things could be worse for A's fans – they could live in Houston or Miami.
So enjoy the success, knowing your team was one of the best eight (and better than the Giants, too) and look forward to the playoffs again in 2014.
Speaking of the A's, why didn't manager Bob Melvin have some of his players lay down bunts and test Tigers third baseman Miguel Cabrera, especially with the bases loaded with no outs in the eighth inning of Game 4?
Cabrera was hampered by a groin injury and other assorted ailments, and he might have had trouble getting to a well-placed bunt.
Was that decision more about Melvin and the A's style of hitting or that the bunt seems to be a lost art these days?
Let's see what the Red Sox do in a similar situation against the Tigers.
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