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The school's choice for "Most Likely to Succeed" was easy.
Gary always seems to have everything going in his direction. In all his classes, Gary is the first to raise his hand when the teacher asks a question, the one who always gets the highest grades. He's a straight-A student.
He's also active in his Scout troop and in school activities and plays baseball in the spring, tennis in the summer, football in the fall and basketball in the winter. How does Gary do it all and stay so relaxed and happy?
Here's the secret to his success: Gary believes in himself, takes things seriously, works hard and knows what he is doing.
We can learn a lot from Gary. Here's a 10-step program to get in on Gary's secret so you, too, can become a straight-A student.
STEP 1: Take the right subjects (…and school will be a lot easier!)
You're probably not ready to decide on a career. Even if you are, you're probably not certain exactly where that career will take you. So take courses in school that give you the most possible choices later on. The three key courses: English, math and computer science.
Take as many courses in English and math as you can, even if you find them to be difficult. The more courses you take in these subjects, the easier they become—and the easier every other subject becomes, too. Computer courses, too, are important. Computer skills are required just to be considered for many jobs.
STEP 2: Work with your teacher (…because your teacher is your coach!)
Every teacher is looking for students who are serious about the subject at hand, who work hard in the classroom and who show progress and ability.
Consider your teacher a friend in learning, someone there to help you. Too many students think of their teacher as an enemy, someone who forces them to sit and be quiet then gives them assignments. Guess what? Your baseball coach tells you what to do and gives you assignments on the field. Is he an enemy? No, he's a friend in winning. Your teacher wants to reward you, too.
Here's how to work better with your teachers:
• Show respect and interest. Participate in class.
• Learn their style in the classroom.
• Get to know your teachers as people. Know their likes and dislikes.
• Think of them as coaches in the classroom.
STEP 3: Never miss a class (…it will always catch up with you!)
Most test questions come from material your teacher presents in class. Every day, your teachers cover the subjects they think are important for you to understand—some even tell students the specific questions that will be on an exam. Reading assignments alone can't tell you that.
STEP 4: Always sit up front (…because that's where the action is!)
You can use your brain more effectively if you are in a good environment. The best place to use more of your brain is in the front row, because this is not only where you will learn more, but also remember more.
STEP 5: Complete your homework before class (…so you will be prepared in class!)
Homework is not punishment. It is assigned to help you learn more about a subject.
Your first job is to find out what the teacher expects from you in the way of homework assignments. Make sure you understand exactly what to do. If you don't, ask.
As soon as you get home from school, think about the homework assignments you need to complete before the next class. Then think about the order in which you will do them, and how much time you'll spend on each one. The sooner you start, the quicker everything will be done. Then you will:
• Be prepared for the next class.
• Understand more of the teacher's lecture.
• Turn in assignments on time.
• Ask — and answer — good questions in class.
STEP 6: Take notes during class (…so you will become an active listener!)
When you are trying to learn something complicated, it is much easier to learn and remember if you take notes. If you go into just about any college class, you will find that most if not all the students are taking notes. They know that taking good notes is one of the keys to making good grades.
Listen carefully, write down everything of importance (not everything the teacher says) and look for potential exam questions.
STEP 7: Review your notes before the next class (…it's never too soon to start studying!)
If you are going to understand everything that your teacher says in class, not only do you have to take good notes, you also have to review and correct them before the next class. There is no other way to learn at the same rate that the teacher presents new information. And you have already started studying for the test!
STEP 8: Prepare for tests ahead of time (…by studying a week in advance!)
By doing your reading assignments and taking careful notes and reviewing them, you have mastered information as your teacher presented it to you. This does not, however, mean that you are ready to take a test without doing anything else.
Here's how to prepare for an exam:
• Start studying a week in advance.
• Review your notes three times, leaving two or three days between reviews.
• Think about potential exam questions.
• Conduct your review in an organized manner.
• Never study up to the last minute. (This creates pressure in the final hours before a test.)
STEP 9: Be testwise and confident (…because confidence breeds success!)
Don't be afraid of tests. Be confident. If you have followed the first eight steps of this plan, you should be confident that you will test well.
It sounds simple, but it works: Believe in yourself, keep an open mind about tests, know your teacher's style and apply what you know. That's confidence. That's success.
STEP 10: Show what you know on the final exam (…because it's a big part of your final grade!)
You have been working hard to prepare for the test, and everything is on the line. Don't worry about all the effort you have put in, or how the teacher will grade your exam. Your goal should be to show the teacher how much you've learned.
How? Know what material will be covered. Start studying well ahead of time. Look for major themes that develop in your class notes. Review previous exams to learn your teacher's style.
Then comes the final step: Ace your exam!
From HOW TO GET STRAIGHT A's by Gordon W. Green. Reprinted by arrangement with Tom Doherty Associates LLC and available wherever books are sold.
I read this and the whole year i a got a's thanks you should have a section in boys life each month!
BTW don't try to sleep early unless you have serious sleep deprivation. I once tried that, and woke up at 4:00 in the morning. By the time school came rolling, I was half asleep and completely unfocused. I ticked off pretty much every single teacher I had that day.
i totaly agree
Has happened to me more than once i agree
dont u just HATE that?
You're right Johnny. I know some really smart kids, but they don't have a reason to do well in school so they don't do anything. I used to sit next to one in science. Instead of working he rips paper, but I've talked to him and he does have a lot of smarts. BE MOTIVATED!
I don't do these and I get strait A's
this is really good advice for the really troubled
All it takes is hard work…..and you have to believe you can get straight A's or it wont happen. i used to get A's and B's in school but once i started trying hard i got straight a's every grading period……and i still have lots of funn!!
What if we can't take notes?
then dont
A good tip to get straight A's is complete assignments on time and turn them in correctly.
All of my grades in school are above a B. because i do all of this because my parents make me, so it really does work
Idk just got an "A" on a vocab test here. 32-33. :P
Yeah right, Im a C and D student. And i try my hardest.. kinda :P
Hmmmmmm. Will it work … Or not
What if the teacher doesn't tell you a test or if it is a pop quiz.
Ummm…i like this strategy but, imagine having to do all da subjects in a week in advanced
This is true, do don't say, follow these steps and straight a's are guaranteed.
Well, hope this is going to change my self from C and D's" to A's" XD
Gee, thanks Im gonna try this out
hope this works
Man I dont do none of this stuff and I still get straight A's.
Just sit back and relax and do right desicions. That's it!
i really hope this will work. i really messed up this year and i need to get back on track
thanks i will try it and ive been lacking in my grades so it might help me out alot!
The main point that all these lead up to is the ability to switch focus quickly. It will reallt help me with my Latin Grade, thanks!
This has got my grades up, but only by a small bit. Hard work is what I think it takes.
it help me a lot …i hope this few step will work for my coming exam ! thanks
i have done all of that even trying not to miss a day of school but i have kept my grades good in the past but ill try again.
Thanks I am going to try this out!
Thanks so much my grades have always been a's and b's but sometimes i might fail a paper and almost start crying in class… I have always just not wanted to worry about getting any bad grades but sometimes i do i have tried going to bed early and that actually does really work for those of you who are trying to get your grades up also…so i am going to try these few tips and see if they work
Once again thanks!!!!!!
It helped me with my grades. Thanks
thanks this will help me get better grades in school
this is too hard
No… Won't work
i never used these never take notes in class my lowest grade ever is an A-
thanks i'm going to need these!
it dose'nt work
to be honest, i don't use most of these tips and i still get straight a's. but i'll try them out.
Excellent information. I will share this with my Cub Scouts on our next meeting and have them practice these ideas for the next month, to experiment and try. I know for sure I will try it with my son, who sometimes struggles in school with his grades. Thank you very much!
Tank you gorden because I used this article for my current events you are the best.
I hope you can write more school things it really helps from bulldog94
It looks cool!!!
WOW??? eerrr is it good you people whove tried it out there???
The idea is rile cool. I think I will try it.
I does help. And it always apply to the scout motto: Be Prepared
I've gotten straight A's and my biggest peice of advice to anyone is to get ther priorities staright. I have at a gifted school. I couldn't handle boy scouts, baseball, and school. I had to quit baseball because I love boy scouts. I was still able to my involved with physical activities.
Great idea.
Nothing helps you study better than a well written notebook.
Thank you Gordon.
I am really grateful for your advice. I already get A's and B's but this advice will help me be sure to get ONLY A's.


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[1]I first learned about the joys of Alt+Ctrl+Del while watching my otherwise computer illiterate dad restart a frozen Windows 98 desktop. Ever since then I have been relying on Alt+Ctrl+Del to bring up Windows Task Manager, which allows me to fix issues like frozen programs. However, Alt+Ctrl+Del for Windows Task Manager is a legacy shortcut. On newer computers, depending on what version of Windows you are using – e.g. Vista and Win7 – and/or the way you have Windows configured (e.g. multiple Windows users), Alt+Ctrl+Del doesn't directly bring up Windows Task Manager but rather brings up the Windows Security screen from where users can launch Task Manager.
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Instead of using Alt+Ctrl+Del to access Windows Task Manager, press the Ctrl+Shift+Esc keys on your keyboard to directly access Windows Task Manager. Unlike Alt+Ctrl+Del, Ctrl+Shift+Esc does not bring up the Windows Security screen but rather directly opens Windows Task Manager. Pretty cool, huh? Now all we need to do is break old habits…
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In addition to funding student travel for internships and research in Brazil, the Center for Brazilian Studies also helps fund a student-led cultural immersion trip to Brazil. In the spring of 2010 for example the Latin American Student Association (LASA) at the School of International and Public Affairs coordinated a trip of 26 students who travelled to Rio de Janeiro over their Spring Break.
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Dance and health
Dance and health has been subject of a number of research studies which show dance to be a very healthy exercise. However there are a number of health risks of professional dance which require careful attention. As part of courtship dance is a reliable indicator of the dancer's health and intelligence.
Benefits of dance[edit]
Being in general an aerobic exercise, dance brings well known benefits, such as reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease, weight control and other ones commonly associated with physical fitness. In addition, a considerable effect of dancing on psychological well-being is noted.
A large amount of governmental, health and educational information is available extolling the benefits of dance for health.[1]
Dance pads have proven useful in tackling obesity in young people and are welcomed in many schools for that reason.[2]
A report by Professor Tim Watson and Dr Andrew Garrett of the University of Hertfordshire compared members of the Royal Ballet with a squad of British national and international swimmers. The dancers scored higher than the swimmers in seven out of ten areas of fitness.[3]
An Italian study in 2006 has shown that dance is a very good exercise for heart patients compared to other aerobic exercises like cycling. This may be partly because the patients enjoyed it much more.[4][5]
A study in New York in 2003 has shown that cognitive activities like crosswords help ward off dementia but, except for ballroom dancing, most physical activities do not.[6][7]
A recent study done in Perth Western Australia by Debbie Duignan (WA Alzheimers Association) explored the use of Wu Tao Dance as a therapy for people with dementia. It was shown that Wu Tao, dance therapy that works to balance energy in the body, similar to T'ai chi, helped to reduce symptoms of agitation in people with dementia.[8]
A study at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2007 showed Argentine tango was better at improving the mobility of Parkinson's disease sufferers than an exercise class[9] (a later study showed similar benefits from T'ai chi). Because of the level of interest a permanent tango class was set up after the study ended.
A study by Dr Paul Dougall at Strathclyde University in 2010 concentrating on older women found that Scottish country dancers were more agile, have stronger legs and can walk more briskly than people of the same age who took part in exercises such as swimming, walking, golf and keep-fit classes.[10]
Another gain of dancing is for those who have high cholesterol, plus drugs and adequate food, dancing can draw. As an aerobic exercise abridged levels of total blood cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, acknowledged as bad and helps boost levels of HDL or good cholesterol.[11]
Risks of dance[edit]
There are various health risks of professional dance, as it can be very demanding. As well as sports injuries, repetitive strain injury, and chronic workplace stress, dancers have a higher than average risk of body image problems and eating disorders.[12] Dancers risk injury within the course of their career, many retiring from active performance in their mid to late 30s. Since dance is a performance art with emphasis on aesthetics, dancers are also at a higher risk of body image problems and eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia.
" | ...compared to the 61 common sports, only professional [American] football is more physically demanding than ballet.[13] | " |
Many dance movements, and particularly ballet techniques, such as the turnout of the hips and rising on the toes (en pointe), test the limits of the range of movement of the human body. Dance movements can place stress on the body when not performed correctly; even if perfect form is used, over-repetition can cause repetitive strain injury. Examined in the Journal of Dance Medicine and Science, dancers often put off consultation from doctors or physical therapists in the effort to stay employed by a dance company or to stay in rehearsals. When in fact those dancers that "work through" their pain more often than not end up worsening their symptoms and prolonging their recovery. Eighty percent of professional dancers will be injured in some way during their careers; 50 percent of dancers from large ballet companies and 40 percent from small companies will miss performances due to injury.[14] The practice of "plieing" (bending one's knees deeply) after landing each jump may seem innocuous, but failing to do so may result in shin splints or knee injuries. Overwork and poor occupational health and safety conditions, a (non-sprung) hard floor, a cold studio or theater, or dancing without sufficient warm up also increase risk of injury.
To minimize injury, dance training emphasizes strength building and forming appropriate habits. Choreographers and dance instructors will often put certain demands on their students and dancers without taking into consideration, each dancer is face with different anatomical limitations. Dancers will strive to achieve the ideal aesthetic in their respective dance technique by over compensating for their limitations and thus presenting themselves with a higher risk for injury. Also damage may result from having a student perform movements for which they are not prepared, care must be taken that the student is not "pushed" inappropriately. A dancer put en pointe at an age where his or her bones have not completely ossified may develop permanent damage; even past the point of ossification, ankle injuries can result if a dancer goes en pointe without sufficient strength.
Professional dancers may experience chronic workplace stress with an uncertain work situation. The average income for a ballet dancer is low,[15] and competition for jobs is very high. In addition to the stress that may be caused by this, dancers also may experience the psychological distress from technical and physical "perfectionism".
As with other activities (such as horse jockeying) where weight is a factor, dancers are at a higher risk for developing eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia.[16] Many young dancers, believing that the ideal dancer must be thin, may begin controlling their diets, sometimes obsessively.[17] Such dancers may be unaware of or may choose to ignore the fact that an emaciated dancer will not have the strength required for ballet. It is also highly relevant that inadequate nutrition in adolescent females has been linked to development of scoliosis, due to decreased oestrogen production and subsequent reduced bone density. A dancer with poor nutrition is at a higher risk for injuries and long-term health problems. A malnourished dancer's performance will be altered and weaken as his or her body starts to break down muscle and bone in order to fuel itself. This puts the dancer at risk for injury and slows the healing of chronic injuries.[18]
In a survey of 300 professional dancers, 40% were tobacco smokers in contrast with the Center for Disease Control average of 24% of American women and 29% of American men aged 18–34.[19]
Avoiding injury[edit]
Even for social dance the use of a sprung floor is highly recommended.[20] Because a dance injury can ruin a career professional dancers are increasingly refusing to dance on anything else.
In ballet good plieing (bending the knees) on landing helps protect against knee injuries and shin splints. Many types of dance, especially folk dances, have hops in the steps where the impact of landing can be reduced by slightly bending the knee.
Warming up and cooling down exercises are recommended before and after exercises to avoid strain, muscle pains, and possible injury.[21]
Conditioning is a good way to prevent dance injuries.[22]
Treatment after injury[edit]
RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) is generally regarded as a good first aid therapy for most dance injuries before the ambulance comes, or even for what may be thought of as minor injuries.[23] For minor injuries light exercises should be started after two days, if it is not definitely on the mend by this time then see a doctor.[24] Pain and inflammation can be reduced using a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) in a gel applied to the affected area (not on broken skin), note however that masking a pain to continue dancing is dangerous as it can easily make an injury very much worse.[20]
Dance and courtship[edit]
Dance has long been recognised as a way for prospective partners to select each other. Isadora Duncan said of dance that it needed 'the highest intelligence in the freest body'. Recent studies show how much can be conveyed by dance:
An article in Nature 'Dance reveals symmetry especially in young men' shows that dance in Jamaica seems to show evidence of sexual selection and to reveal important information about the dancer.[25][26] Professor Lee Cronk at Rutgers says: "More symmetrical men put on a better show, and women notice." Symmetry is a strong indicator of fitness as it shows developmental stability.
A Swedish study shows that people who score high on intelligence tests are also good at keeping time.[27][28]
Scientific study of dance[edit]
Dance science is the scientific study of dance and dancers, as well as the practical application of scientific principles to dance. Its aims are the enhancement of performance, the reduction of injury, and the improvement of well-being and health.
Dance requires a high degree of interpersonal and motor skills, and yet seems built into humans. It has therefore increasingly become the subject of neurological studies. The July 2008 edition of Scientific American contains a summary of recent studies and further questions.[29]
Related occupations[edit]
Dance therapy or dance movement therapy is a form of expressive therapy, the psychotherapeutic use of movement (and dance) for treating emotional, cognitive, social, behavioural and physical conditions.
Many professionals specialize in dancer's health such as in providing complementary or remedial training or improving mental discipline.[30] Mental discipline is achieved from dancing when you are learning a dance or choreographing a dance. And also when you need to recall a dance.[citation needed]
Tangolates (a portmanteau word of Tango and Pilates), also known as Tango-Pilates and Pilates-Tango, is a method of conscious, mind-body exercises that combines the core stability of Pilates with the concentration, coordination and fluid movement of Tango, designed in 2004 by Tamara Di Tella. Utilizing a partner-method and incorporating the aerobic or cardio element of music, it started as a rehabilitation technique for patients with severe dysfunctions of the nervous system, and is now a fashionable workout for healthy people.
See also[edit]
- ^ [1] Dance and health: The benefits for people of all ages. Jointly from the British National Health Service and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport
- ^ Games on Deck Games For Health 2006: Dance Dance… Revolution in Fitness!
- ^ http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/article5007974.ece The Times: Breakthroughs, tips and trends: October 25th Stronger swan
- ^ America Heart Association Heart failure patients can waltz their way to healthier hearts
- ^ Heart Care -February 2007 Waltzing Your Way to a Stronger Heart
- ^ Leisure Activities and the Risk of Dementia in the Elderly Joe Verghese, M.D., Richard B. Lipton, M.D., Mindy J. Katz, M.P.H., Charles B. Hall, Ph.D., Carol A. Derby, Ph.D., Gail Kuslansky, Ph.D., Anne F. Ambrose, M.D., Martin Sliwinski, Ph.D., and Herman Buschke, M.D. New England Journal of Medicine, 2003, Volume 348, No. 25, 2508-2516
- ^ BUPA investigative news How to reduce dementia risk
- ^ "Exploring dance as a therapy for symptoms and social interaction in a dementia care unit". nursingtimes.net. 30 July 2009.
- ^ A study on the effects of Argentine tango as a form of partnered dance for those with Parkinson disease and healthy elderly.Hackney, M., Kantorovich S., Earhart, G.M. 2007, J Neurol Phys Ther, 31(4): 173-179
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- Overview of Ballet Injuries
- Ouch! Five common dance injuries & how to treat them


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Four Fountains Spa is a chain of affordable day spas located throughout major cities in India. Skin Inc. interviewed Sunil Rao, co-founder of the spa group, to find out how a major spa chain operation in India parallels the experiences of a U.S. spa.
Established: We launched our first day spa under the brand Four Fountains De-stress Spa in October 2007 in the city of Pune, India.
Locations: We have 20 spas that are located in seven major cities of India—Mumbai, Delhi, Gurgaon, Bangalore, Kolkata, Pune and Goa.
Founders: Four Fountains De-stress Spa is a first-generation entrepreneurial venture that was started by Anurag Kedia, Saurabh Garg and myself.
The story behind the spa: After completing our MBAs from IIM Ahmedabad and SP Jain Institute of Management & Research, we worked for three years with companies such as Hindustan Unilever, Tata group and KPMG Consulting. During that period we traveled frequently for work and stayed at hotels in various parts of the country. After a really stressful day, as most days tended to be, we would often long to try the spa therapies offered at the hotels' spas. But soon we realized that we could hardly afford to take the exorbitantly priced spa therapies regularly.
It was ironic: We felt, that people who were stressed and needed spa therapies the most could not afford to take them regularly. That common experience provided us the inspiration to start a chain of spas that would put the health benefits of spa therapies within reach of more people.
Staff: Each spa team is comprised of 12 therapists, one spa doctor, one spa manager, two guest relationship executives and two housekeeping team members.
Target clientele: Our target clientele are first-time spa-goers who lead a stressful life in the city, and are looking for ways to de-stress and get rid of their physical and mental tiredness. They are men as well as women who are looking for an affordable spa that they feel comfortable visiting with their families regularly.
Product lines: We use an in-house range of products that are custom-made for us.
Spa philosophy: Our vision is to bring the scientifically proven health benefits of spa therapies within reach of every Indian by setting up 300 affordable spas across India by 2016. We want more and more first-time spa-goers to experience the health benefits of taking regular spa therapies.
Most popular treatment: Our most popular therapy is the Green Tea & Spice Scrubassage. A Scrubassage is a combination of a scrub and a massage. It is performed using a special blend of clove and green tea leaves infused in a cream base. Clove is known for its pain relieving properties and reduces soreness of muscles. The fine grains of green tea increase blood circulation and exfoliate dead skin cells. Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which prevent potential damage from free radicals, thus promoting longevity.
Most unique spa feature: The most unique feature of Four Fountains De-stress Spa is our affordability, which is a very important factor since in India spas tend to price themselves beyond the reach of most people.
Spa collaboration: Some of our spas are co-located with a hair and beauty salon chain called Jazz Up Salons, which is one of our newer ventures. We regularly collaborate with other retailers in our neighborhood for cross-promotions. We also enter into alliances with companies to offer employee wellness programs.
Retail strategies: We soon plan to start retailing products under our own label in the near future. The product range will include green tea, spa candles, and face and body care products. We will start by retailing them from our spas and eventually build a separate distribution channel for them.
Marketing campaigns: We employ a mix of city-level mass media and neighborhood marketing activities. Apart from regular advertisements in newspapers, on billboards and on the radio, we run couponing programs with other retailers. Our online marketing efforts give us a steady stream of footfalls. We also engage closely with our existing database, which results in repeat visits and membership renewals.
Inspiration: We continue to be inspired by our own experience as working professionals of being unable to afford regular spa therapies at expensive spas. Our aim is to build a stress-free India. We are convinced that if India is to be made stress-free, spa therapies would have to be made more affordable. For more information on Four Fountains De-stress Spa, visit www.thefourfountainsspa.in.


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Family, friends honor teen killed in Easter train accident
UPDATED 7:06 AM CDT Apr 23, 2014Dozens of people gathered near the train tracks at 2000 Des Moines Street to light candles in memory of 18-year-old Phillip Simmons.
Video TranscriptFamily and friends gathered to celebrate the life of a des moines teen killed in a train accident over the weekend. Ryan Smith is live tonight - Ryan, a crowd honored the teenager just feet from where he died. Friends of Phillip Simmons have set up this memorial near the train tracks on des moines street. Tonight - a large crowd mourned the teen's death and added lots of flowers and cards to his cross. It was an evening filled with hugs and tears. Dozens gathered near the train tracks at 2-thousand des moines street to light candles in memory of 18- year-old Phillip Simmons. 1.18 "HE WAS JUST ALWAYS LAUGHING. YOU NEVER SEE MY MAN SAD. MY MAN WAS ALWAYS LAUGHING." 4.35 "HE'S ALWAYS GOT A SMILE ON HIS FACE THAT WOULD LIGHT UP A WHOLE ROOM. HE'S NEVER IN A BAD MOOD." According to police, Simmons attempted to climb onto a moving train early Sunday morning. His best friend tells me, a group of friends warned him to steer clear of the oncoming train. 2.22 "WHEN WE GOT THERE, PHILLIP SAID I CAN DO IT, I'VE DONE IT BEFORE. I WAS LIKE NO BRO. AND I GRABBED HIM." Simmons fell and one of the cars dragged him three to four blocks. 4.04 "BECAUSE IT HAPPENED ON EASTER. AND A BALLOON SO HE KNOWS THAT WE LOVE HIM." The group spent a half hour placing candles, balloons and flowers on his memorial - a way to mark so many memories shared. A train passing by startled those attending the vigil... A haunting reminder for the friends who witnessed the deadly accident. 5.04 "EVERYTIME I SEE A TRAIN I HAVE TO WALK AWAY. THERE'S SO MANY TRAINS THAT COME HERE NOW, I DIDN'T EVER SEE THIS MANY BEFORE IT HAPPENED. BUT SINCE IT HAPPENED I SEE A TRAIN HERE AT LEAST TWICE EVERY HOUR." Tonight friends and family at this memorial site tell me Simmons will be remembered most by his smile and his practical jokes.
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Artist Dmitry Shorin. Dream Messengers – The strange and colored world of FrodoK. Paintings by Cathie Bleck. Saber Blog » Irezumi Bijin- New Works By Ozuma Kaname and Horiyoshi III @ Known Gallery. Beautiful Artwork of Paul Davey. Painting.DTuts - Free Tutorials by Digital Painting and Mattepainting. Details Techniques:Ads: Kamil Murzyn, a CG artist from Poland, tells us about his work in CG field.
Hi, Kamil! Please, tell us a few words about yourself. I'm 22 and I live in Cracow, Poland. Jason Limon Unique and Stunning Artworks. H.R. GIGER. CGSociety :: Special Feature 12 October 2010, by Daniel Wade Each year EXPOSÉ awards the title of Grand Master to an artist who has had a major influence through their craft.
By that measure, the EXPOSÉ 8 Grand Master has had an overwhelming influence on not just the art world, but also on movie-going audiences of any science-fiction movie made since 'Alien' in 1979. H. R. : tomasz opasinski : 2010 : Flash, Design, Vector, Photoshop, Adobe Tutorials. CGI and 3D modeling is one of the fields take shared forming the industry of computer graphic since its beginning. However, it has developed to provide more abilities to digital artists to create high quality and real look 3D models. In this collection, we will share the show case for five 3D artists that have different styles and techniques. Design History: Photo Manipulation Pioneer John Heartfield.


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2006 Wiesmann Roadster New Design of Rear Light Clusters and Front Flashers Featured Interior Improvements with Leather Elements in Cross Stitch Pattern
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The Wiesmann-Roadster which is manufactured since 1993, has been adapted permanently to the latest technical development. It's a dynamic and powerful sports car, made for convertible enthusiasts, taking its very own market position, supported by an ever growing fan community. The Wiesmann brand is established.
In succeeding years the Wiesmann-Roadster has been continuously developed and kept up-to-date with engineering progress. With almost 500 examples now having been built, a quality of finish has now been achieved which is unequalled among comparable small-scale manufacturers.
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2008 Wiesmann GT MF5 Production V10 Mid Engine 3 Way Catalytic Converter Top Speed 310 km/h Integrated Side Impact Protection
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Pure energy and dynamism – that's the new Wiesmann GT MF5. This sports car for the purist, with its classic design and state-of-the-art technology, sets a new all-time high standard for the already impressive performance of Wiesmann sports cars. Equipped with a high-revving BMW V10 delivering 507 hp, it completes the sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. With a sensational power-to-rate ratio of 2.7 kg/hp and a top speed of 310 km/h, this Coupé plays for top honours in the premier league for sports …
2010 Wiesmann Roadster MF5 V10 Engine Top Speed of 310 km/h
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Sports car manufacturer showcases a limited production model
Wiesmann, the luxury sports car maker, will be presenting an absolutely stunning example of its hand-crafted sports car range – the Wiesmann Roadster MF5 – to visitors at the 63rd International Motor Show in Frankfurt.
The Wiesmann Roadster MF5 takes even experienced sports car enthusiasts into a brand new dimension of driving enjoyment, delivering a top speed of 310 km/h and completing the sprint from standstill to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. This exclusive open-air experience will only be available to a select …


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With the valuable help of my cousin Joan and her husband Al, I have been constructing a tree of the Child family and the link to New Zealand. I and my wife Maureen (nee Broadbent) came to New Zealand in 1965 and have raised a family here. I am now tracing the family backwards to the United Kingdom. |
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