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Elian: Crime-Free and Proud of It
Paul E. Czekanski
In reference to "A Family Portrait" (January 20) by Jim DeFede, Robert Andrew Powell, and Lissette Corsa, the enlightened (joke!) Armando Gutierrez shows us just how in touch he is with this great country when he stated, "In every American family there is always someone who has been in trouble with the law. This is not a criminal family."
Let's have a round of applause for this stunning display of ignorance. First of all Mr. Gutierrez knows nothing about American families, ensconcing himself as he does with the most close-minded extremists in the Cuban exile community. Since when is Miami representative of the rest of this great nation we call the United States of America? Give me a break!
For your information, Mr. Gutierrez, in my own family (both paternal and maternal sides) no one has ever been arrested or in trouble with the law. That goes for most other American families I have known and grown up with throughout my 40 years.
Here you are parading around with this poor little boy, looking more like his jailer than someone who truly cares for his welfare. Elian is probably scared and bewildered beyond all comprehension. God only knows how he feels about the loss of his mother. And now you're denying him his father. And how nice it is to see him consorting with upright individuals such as Luis and José Cid.
Elian: Characters of Suspicious Character
Brian Deagon
via the Internet
I'm glad to see someone is finally looking into the background of Elian's relatives in Miami, as New Times did in "A Family Portrait." The character of the late mother's boyfriend, who piloted the doomed boat, also is suspicious. The only hope the Miami relatives have in keeping Elian in the United States is either to persuade his father to come here and stay or to demonize him as unfit.
If anyone is abusing young Elian, it is his Miami relatives. Shame on them.
Elian: Shame on Ileana
Karen Tuttle
via the Internet
Thank you for the story on the "Miami family" of Elian Gonzalez. These people have claimed that they and only they have a "right" to this child, but who has been investigating them?
What is happening to this country? Have we become a nation that will take a child from a parent simply because we don't like where they live? Well, then, we'd better make room for all those poor children in Russia and China. And who could deny the starving African children? They deserve help too. So I ask Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen: Why not just offer mass citizenship to all of them?
Shame on you, Ms. Ros-Lehtinen, for your tunnel vision of only Cuban issues. These horrible people you are encouraging are parading around this child like a prized animal. Shame!
Elian: Miss Liberty Speaks (Sotto Voce)
Rich Foley
Rahway, New Jersey
The Statue of Liberty speaks to Elian: Give me your tired (as long as you come by airplane and bring money with you), your poor (as long as you have enough cash to pay off the politicos), your huddled masses yearning to breathe free (as long as your hot breath doesn't get too close to Washington, D.C., and create problems for Clinton and Gore), the wretched refuse of your teeming shore (as long as it's not the shoreline of Cuba). Send these, the homeless tempest-tossed (as long as you don't arrive half-dead by raft), to me. I light my lamp beside the golden door (in order to shine a light on that plane back home to Cuba).
Sorry, Elian. We used to be better than this.
Elian: Just Who Is Controlling Whom Around Here?
Linda Deshetres
Hats off to you, New Times. Miami television and newspapers can't seem to give the community the facts about corruption and the Cuban exile community. What are local media outlets afraid of? Why is New Times the only one that will give us the facts? Who is controlling the media in Miami-Dade County? Who is controlling Janet Reno in Washington?
The power the Cuban exile community has over this nation's top law officers is frightening. How does that happen?
Elian: Dear Stupid Readers ...
Robert Cannon
Lisa Edmunds must think all New Times readers are stupid. In her letter to the editor (January 13) she claims those who want Elian Gonzalez to remain in the United States are justified because the boy will have a healthier diet and greater opportunities here. By that rationale we should round up every child in every Third World country, as well as most of Asia and Eastern Europe, and bring them here. And why should children receive special treatment? Let's bring in all the adults, too, because America is the best country with the best standard of living and the best opportunities and, damn it, everyone deserves the best.
Ms. Edmunds insults our intelligence with her hollow excuses for manipulating Elian's unfortunate situation. It's not about health, economic opportunity, or even freedom. This is about politics, and Ms. Edmunds and all others of her ilk should be ashamed for making a six-year-old child their political pawn.


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Learn, Listen, Engage, Share, Build, Grow
As I shared in a previous Examiner article, Companies use social media to boost e-Commerce sales, online retailers, computer companies, and other more traditional "brick & mortar" type companies are leveraging social media to boost e-Commerce sales. In addition to traditional marketing means, many companies are considering some form of social media to build their online brand presence and enhance their overall marketing strategy.
Based on recent research and the findings of other authors, a list of tips was compiled to benefit not only those new to social media marketing, but also those who want to expand their social media presence to take their e-Commerce marketing strategy to the next level.
1) Learn - about social media, how to leverage it for information gathering, branding, and marketing.
- Check the calendars of local network meetings, Meetup groups, and business events; attend the ones that offer social media programs to learn and become more social media savvy.
- Find and follow the blogs, articles, and recommendations, of industry leaders, or a "champion" (an advocate who understands the benefits of social media).
- Hire a social media strategist / consultant for some "hands on" training for your company to leverage the latest social media trends, tools, and how to use them.
- Learn how social media marketing campaigns can stimulate business growth.
2) Listen- to what others are saying about your company / product / industry.
- "Fish where the fish are." There are a great number of social networking sites that a company can leverage to its advantage to see where their customers are "active", and expressing a desire or need for services, products, or information.
- Leverage popular social media sites such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube to see how your brand is being discussed, what is being said about your competitors, or by them.
- Use a Google Alert or other free tools like Social Mention or Trackur to monitor mentions of a company name, specific industry or keyword.
3) Engage- your connections and customers frequently, recommend them, follow their conversations, offer your help and services, be a "problem solver" for them.
- Leverage social media sites to "connect", "follow" or "friend" new contacts to expand your network and reach potential customers.
- Use Twitter sites such as Twellow to research companies or individuals of interest, "follow" them and monitor relevant conversations to see what is being discussed about your industry.
- Use Facebook and LinkedIn search to locate companies, people of interest, and events to find new ways to engage and interact.
4) Share- something of value to your social community – discounts, giveaways, downloads, memberships, e-books, or other "free" offerings.
- You have to give in order to get.
- Build your brand as someone who shares valuable content.
- Look for opportunities to share articles, sites, links, and breaking news.
- Support industry leaders by recommending their work, and sharing links to their websites.
Best practice tip: don't just connect with someone in order to sell them something.
5) Build – relationships and maintain them with frequent follow ups, updates, and phone calls.
- Leverage social media as a catalyst to build "online" connections to get "offline" meetings.
- Use timely communications to strengthen relationships for existing and potential customers.
- Schedule face to face interaction whenever possible to strengthen relationships.
6) Grow- a strong, dynamic social media presence to expand your business network, and cast a wide net to reach more potential followers / customers.
- Grow your network and build your brand by creating conversations that span several social media sites.
- Target the right audience with something of value to increase engagement, business interactions, and more opportunities for e-Commerce sales.
A recent post by Michelle Bowles, offered great tips for those venturing into e-Commerce marketing:
Monitor What Your Competitors Are Doing. Whether your ecommerce business is new to social media marketing, or just need to take your efforts up a notch, competitive intelligence can be very useful.
Spend some time by conducting a competitive audit of your top five competitors on the social web. Include:
• The social sites in which they are active
• The type of content they publish on the social web
• The number of followers/fans/views they have on each site
• How they promote specific products, programs or events via social media
Don't Just Push Products and Promotions.
The primary goal of your ecommerce site may be to sell products, but your social media marketing strategy should encompass a wider range of tactics than simply promoting offerings.
Incorporate some of these ideas into your ecommerce social media marketing strategy:
• Share messages or news stories from external sources
• Create a blog on your website and feed blog content to your social accounts
• Ask questions, participate in discussions or poll your customers via social media
• Post pictures from company events or videos from your CEO's speaking engagements
– From 5 Social Media Tips for Ecommerce Marketing, Michelle Bowles on Mar 12th, 2010
Many existing e-Commerce sites are now making it easier for customers to purchase their products via social networking channels. The challenge for many becomes how to leverage the benefits of social media marketing, and how to best integrate social media into their overall marketing strategy.
The marketing tips are just a starting point for creating an e-Commerce social media marketing strategy for a business. As social media sites evolve and new tools, features and functions are made available, the new challenge becomes how to keep up with all this, and know what, if any, changes need to be made to the social marketing strategy.
Are you using social media to complement your marketing plan? Do you need a social media champion to take a closer look at your online brand presence and help take your e-Commerce marketing strategy to the next level?
To view this Examiner article and other articles that may be of interest, click here.

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Hi all, I was doing a hourly wage survey for my Boss, to see if we are competetive with our wages for our roughnecks. We pay $38-Driller, $32-Derrick, $30-Motors and $28-Floors. Do you think we are low or high? We do offer the usual bonus' every day, monthly also. (per diem, safety, invert, etc.) Please give me some input, much appreciated. Terri-Raven Drilling
Hey Terri,
I think that personally it is a little low, but there are some that are even less than your current wage.
By the way are you keeping busy?
I may be looking for a job soon, how about some info on the company.
Where are you drilling at in N.D.
Those wages sound just about right on...I work for Patterson-UTI and they had some openings in ND...they were also offering $28.00 on the floor, so that sounds like it may be an industry standard...
about 13 miles east of Watford City, 4 hole pad.
Question, who decides which mud motor to use for drilling purposes? Does the directional drilling company decide or the DD?
According to my Boss, it depends on the situation, but the company man usually calls the shots on that.
vertical work can vary between the engineer or company man.
DD companies usually work with the engineers/bit companies to select the ideal motor for speed and torque.
My husband works for Patterson UTI here in New Mexico/Texas as a driller and is paid $29.. we've been told the pay is better in North Dakota but mainly because of climate differences..
That pay does seem competitive though. Bonus' are awesome! I know a lot of drilling companies around here don't always offer them, they leave it up to whatever company contracted with to pay bonus'.
Yes that is true. Thanks for replying. Terri
Just tell me where driller makes $85 and hour and I'll be there thats good money.
$334,000.00-$400,000.00 a year. But that is just our company hands. I don't know what other's are getting. Terri
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Simple Steps To Remove "Your browser has been locked"
At first glance we thought that the Mac operating system is one of the outstanding technology, and rarely there is news stating that no harmful interference is caused by malware or viruses. However this doesn't cover the possibility that the virus could be infected and this is evidenced by the "Your browser has been locked" Virus.
The cyber criminals may have got the "award" because it can create the ransomware and able to penetrate the defenses of the Mac OS. Because usually many cyber criminals to attack Windows and demanded hundreds of dollars in order to open up their computer back. "Your browser has been locked" Virus is a type of malware that infects Mac OS and system blocking their browsers, namely Safari.
"Your browser has been locked" Viruse is FAKE and don't mind if you see things like this, just delete it from the PC. Most computer users are Mac OS feel safe and not too concerned with the security of the PC, this is a niche area of cyber criminals send malware into your PC.
Then how about "Your browser has been locked" Virus deceive you?
"Your browser has been locked" Viruses are malicious programs that infect only Mac OS and pretend as the Federal Bureau of Investigation. They claim that your computer detected criminal activities such as the distribution of pornographic material, SPAM or copyrighted content. At the time of infecting Mac OS, it will soon be plowing Safari Web Browser. So every time you want to access this program always can't. In order to re-open you have to pay $ 300 in the form of vouchers MoneyPak.
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text: In order to advance in any ranks from Dark Jedi Youngling to Dark Jedi Knight, you must spend at least 2 weeks in each rank. There are no other way around this rule and only the Overlord can make an exception if the need for it rise. After the two week is spent, you must make the request before the Dark Council that you wish to advance to the next rank. During that two week, you will train in the Academy to be better in using all aspect of what may be part of PvP and PvE. Whatever your weakness is, other Masters will work with you to supplement that weakness. The reason why you would train in those area is because you will be tested by the Dark Council in all aspect of PvE and PvP. The Dark Council wants to be able to see that you have improved the last time you stood before the Dark Council.Therefore, in all advancement of ranks, one must be more knowledge about the Dark Side of the Force than in the previous rank. One must also be stronger in the Force and in using a lightsaber. As well, one must learn to use their own passion to empower themselves and force the Force to do their bidding. Those are the three criteria that a Dark Jedi must meet in order to advance to the next rank.1.) Be more knowledgeable about the Dark Side of the Force2.) Be stronger in the Force and using a lightsaber3.) Learn to use your own passion to empower yourself and force the Force to do your biddingHence, this lead us to how you can request to ascend another rank. Remember, the key to ascending is by being loyal to the Order, practicing with your lightsaber forms, and PvP'ing well against other Dark Jedi. Now, read the following and it will explain how you can ascend through the ranks.


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Nome shouldnt you let the TT community decide on this. A large part of the community want a ranked q for TT. Also by introducing a ranked solo for 3's I believe their would be a semi decent influx of only 5's players coming to 3's to make their mark. Right now most 5's players consider 3's a joke because their isn't solo/duo ranked for it. They get this awsome number on their account for 5's ranked but nothing for 3's normals or 3's teams. where's the incentive to play?? If you try out 3's solo/duo and advertise the addition to players. I strongly believe it will succeed. Honeslty 3's q times imo normally average between instant to 2 and a half minutes. What type of impact does riot feel adding ranked will have on the game? Do you guys predict that it will double q times? Can you go into a bit more specifics with us? Right now we are your community. You are our leader. I want to say ty for the intrest you've shown in us i just hope it is genuine because i have seen other rioters come on to 3's and talk about changes but nothing has ever happened.
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Honestly though as per my previous post wouldnt their be a large increase in TT ranked players with the induction of TT ranked. I'm talking about summoners rift players. I notice you primarily play summoners rift ranked. Would you as a player want to play TT ranked if it came out? Wouldn't you want to get bronze/silver/gold/platinum elo in TT.
Well what can riot do to gather evidence then? Btw sorry if i'm being a little nit picky its just i've been following your posts for awhile and this and the blue side fountain have been really big issues for me. I'm happy to hear your fixing the laser. While i play alot of ranked 3's with my friends it would just be nice to not have to always wait for them to be on. How can we find out if TT ranked would pull in more players to this map?
Could we know what's the average %age of games played on TT and Dominion and SR ? That would help me to understand why a soloQ mode (which is the most efficient way to promote a map) isn't even planned for 3v3 or Dominion. Dominion and 3v3 are considered to be "low elo" or "offtank fest" modes, while high elo players (before you hid normal games elo again) actually showed these mods could be way more interesting than that. For example in Europe top picks in 3v3 are AD carries and supports, in Dominion a whole metagame was developed by the players and they have their own "unnofficial" tier list (which is quite different from what is usually thought). In US 3v3 players play a different metagame, but most of the picks in the tier list are different from the common idea of "Trynd+Jax+Mundo".


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lol, ok ok the first funny thing is that i as just at this street latin dancing thing wathcing a friend of mine who is a dance teacher, and i was with her and a few friends right, anyway, one of them is a straight guy who likes one of the girls we were with and we all decided to dance a little, so i was dancing with one of my female friends, then the girls decide to dance together, so this guy, fully aware that i'm gay, asks me to dance, yay i danced with a straight guy!! lol he was cute, i told him that too. anyway, today i also hung around with dumbo, he bought a new shirt he looked hot, i'm kind of angry at dumbo, now sure why, but whatever. hm, having best friend issues, that is, i'm finding that i don't like them anymore, i have two btw, but i just dont' like them, i've changed too much this year, coming out, moving away, uni, it's all changed me heaps, i'm just not capable of treating people the way i used to, they never knew who i was in the first place, so i guess it's not like i'm losing something very important, and i'm kind of used to having very little friends, so yay for adam! tommorow is dumbo's b'day party, i think i have to get him a present, but i just couldn't be fucked, i already got him one, he don't deserve another one, he hasn't even blown me! lol no that's jsut mean, i didn't mean that, i'm just shitty at him (and no he doesn't and will not know). lol, my biggest problem at the moment is what to wear for his party, i'm going to be meeting his x boyfriend and his first kiss (plus play round), so i gotta show the fuckers up, not to mension, if i can pick one of them up and make him super jelous, all the better!
ALL OASIS HOES MUST COMMENT IN MY LAST JOURNAL ENTRY AND FORUM TOPIC OR DIE!!!!!!!!!! lol no please help me out on this one, i need u'r opinions
so yesterday i got to spend the entire day with dumbo (TWAS HE'S 2ST B'DAY) and it was a great day, very relaxing and just fun. his boyfriend was working and his family sux at life so he had nobody but me for his birthday, which was good for me even though i was sad for him, but anyway! so it's just the two of us all day, keep that in mind as i tell you our little adventure. i went to a supermarket in the morning and bought chocolate covered jam doughnuts, a 21st b'day candle, a 21st bday card, party hats and those whistle things that roll and unroll, you know the ones!? anyway, i had also painted him a portrait of a man's face, it's a very nice picture trust me, i was even happy with it, besides i'm like the next fucking da vinci! (yes that was a joke).
yay biatches i'm back!
fucking train gave me a headache
i'm going back to the city today so i can spend dumbo's birthday with him. i'm kind of looking foward to it, except that i have to go to his house, which one)i don't know where it is and two) means i have to meet his family, which is bad because they're religious as, they're mormans, they hate gays, and on top of that, i'm jewish....ouch! lol, oh well, i'll take em, bring it on biatches!!!
rofl, no but seriously, the other night i had AN APIPHANY! (HOW THE FUCK DO YOU SPELL THAT WORD!) OK, INSTEAD I'LL USE, REVELATION! woho i'm cool. anyway, bout my revelation, it was that dumbo and i will never be together, some people are just not meant to i guess, i'm finding it hard to picture us as a couple, even though that's what i want more than anything else in the world atm, that's just the way the cookie crumbles aint it bitches!? i had another revelation the other night, twas a big night for me.....
I JUST HAD A BRAIN EXPLOSION!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i think i need less friends and more good friends, get the diff? meow.
i'm stuck babysitting my little sister again while my mum and dad are away, soooo bored, i'm the worst freaking babysitter on the planet, i just shut her up with food!
i'm so hungry!!!!!!! had fairy floss, was good but i'm stil hungry!!!
i cleaned myself like super well today.
i'm kind of pissed off but not sure why.
i think i want to tear some pieces of paper.
take care
i used to be really good at making ppl feel better, now i couldn't be fucked, what happened??
p.s jeff, oldfoxbob, panic motion and bryce and ms confused about her sexuality 2006-7-8-9 (lisa maree hoe) don't make funny focker comments about the fact i said "couldn't be fucked"...i'll just make the joke myself.........ok i'm done. tehe that was funny!
meow ding dong
take care
meow random title!
wow haven't been on here in ages, two days! i need my fix bitch! ok, news number one: i get to spend the entir 10th of july with dumbo, what's really awesome about it, other than the fact that it's just hte two of us, is that it's his birthday, and his fucking wankerish family aren't doing anything for him, and his ugly losey soon to be x boyfriend (coz i'm going to kill him) is only taking him out for dinner (he's working, he's an accountant). yay, this means i get the big eared freak all to myself for the whole day, i'm going to take him out for a picnic, go watch a movie and maybe if he's lucky i'll give him his b'day present, i painted him an awesome painting (if i may say so myself, and i am so fuck off!). put my heart and soul into that painting, he better like it or he's going into my mother's kiln, MWAHAHAhaha~! you get the point.
my place feels like there was just a funeral here, everybody more or less silently hates one another, and i think it's more or less all my fault, for comming out to my parents. ah, whatever huh...
i'm deliciously wired, i'm falling in a cloud
take care fockers
eat u'r peas ppl, love the ding dong
take care
heya! this isn't a poem, but like, i never come to this part of oasis, and i just did and read some of the stuff here, u guys are really good!!!! keep it up!
i like monkeys
take care
my headache has its own pulse and it's different from mine.... :'(
hehe so i painted dumbo a painting, and in the backgroung, i painted a layer of paint right, then i wrote all this text from song lyrics of his favourite band (which is my 2nd favourite band [goldfrapp) and then i covered it up with another thinner layer of paint so you can see there's text behind the surface layer but it's pretty hard to read (i also have shit handwriting). lol, but i like it, it both looks cool and it tells him how i feel about him all while simultaneously being consealed and even if he does read it, i can just say it's song lyrics, coz it it, woho no guilt! i rock!
hm, so my dad hasn't talked to me like at all for five days since i told him i was gay and well, today he left for a business trip without saying goodbye, am i sposed to be taking a hint here yet? lol, what the fuck ever he7y!? i'm so sick of apologising for who i am, i'm not doing it, if he has a fucking problem wiht it, it's his problem, not mine, i love him but he can be a real butthead!
oh and by the way people, nothing wrong with referring to cocks as ding dongs, i think it's cute! tehe!


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Ring returned after lost in WWII (video)
Sonny Long
July 16, 2013 at 2:16 a.m.
• BORN - Jan. 24, 1922
• DIED - June 17, 2009
• HIGH SCHOOL - Cuero Class of 1940
• SHOT DOWN - June 13, 1944
• PRISONER OF WAR - 11 months in Barth, Germany
• MILITARY HONORS - Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, Prisoner of War Medal, Air Medal with two Bronze Stars, among others. In 1999, he was honored with a resolution in the Texas Senate after receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross.
• PERSONAL - Married Helen Buehrig in 1947, three children, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren
• COLLEGE - Alvin Community College, University of Wisconsin
• PROFESSIONAL CAREER - Soil conservation service, longtime Exxon distributor
• COMMUNITY SERVICE - Helped established Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Cuero, first commander; member of American Legion, Masonic Lodge; Cuero school board trustee; DeWitt County Appraisal District board of directors
• HONORS - Cuero school district Distinguished Service Award, 1999; Cuero school district Cuero Distinguished Alumnus, 2004-05
In 2010, the Advocate reported on another miracle find in Europe, this one from an Italian battlefield where a late Shiner man's dog tags, ring and a religious medal were recovered. Oscar Glomb had been wounded in battle there June 22, 1944. The items were returned to his widow 66 years later. Learn more here.
We'll never be sure if the late Herbert Frels ever knew exactly when or where he lost his Cuero High School class ring.
But lost it he did - in Europe during World War II.
When his son, Yorktown dentist John Frels, received a telephone call last month that his father's class ring had been found, he was astonished.
"It was hard to believe after almost 70 years that this would turn up," said Frels. "Dad would have been elated."
Frels said his mother never recalled a story about a lost class ring but thinks it must have been importance because his father was still wearing it in the service.
"The man who found the ring is passed away, too, so we can't get the complete story," he said.
The part of the story that is known is that Bobby Parker, of Vidor, called Frels about a Cuero High School Class of 1940 ring with the initials "H.F." inside.
Parker called the Cuero school district and asked whom it might belong to. Parker's great-uncle, Thomas Bottoms, was a member of the occupying forces in Europe as World War II wound down.
"My great-uncle gave it to his niece," Parker said. "My aunt said it was about 1947, but she could be off a year or two."
That aunt, Audee Parker Reed, now of Flynn, held onto the ring.
"She is the kind of person that never throws anything away. She was just a kid when she got it. To her, it was just an interesting trinket. She didn't remember being told exactly where it came from," Parker said.
She was selling jewelry when the story emerged, he said. He thought it was a neat story and thought it needed to go back to the family.
After finding out about Herbert Frels, Parker became even more intrigued.
"First of all, I was amazed it had a turkey on the front. I thought that was interesting," he said. "Then, the more we researched Herbert Frels, the more we found out what an interesting gentleman he was."
Herbert Frels crash landed his bomber behind enemy lines June 13, 1944, and spent 11 months in a German prisoner of war camp.
"We don't know if he left the ring behind in Italy, where he was based, before he flew out on this mission," said Frels.
"We don't know if he lost it when he was shot down and the townspeople found it or if the Nazis took the ring. And with Mr. Bottoms passed away, too, we may never know."
Parker has one theory.
"According to my aunt, my great-uncle loved to play poker," he said. "I like to think he might have won it in a poker game."
No matter how Bottoms came across the ring, John Frels' wife, Kathy, finds the ring's discovery extraordinary.
"What are the odds of ever getting this back again? And in great shape," she said. "It's a miracle."


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[1]I'm not sure how many of you were able to regularly visit an arcade growing up, but I absolutely loved our local arcade. There were a ton of different amusements, from classic arcade games to skee-ball to first person shooters with light guns. But as cool as all of these games were, the game I ended up spending the most tokens on was a bit different.
I can't remember the name of the device, but it basically consisted of a ring of neon light. Another light would spin around the ring of light: your goal was to tap a button and "catch" the flashing light as it passed between two points on the ring. It sounds a little complex, but the game was addictively simple. I can't tell you how many tokens I pumped into that thing over the years.
I bring up this game from the arcade of my youth because a new iOS game called 1800 just debuted, and it's quite similar to this arcade game.
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1800 is an iPhone game that challenges your reaction time. Your goal is simple: stop the cursor when it is at the dead center of your screen.
[2]1800 is a really simple game. You want to land your cursor in the dead center of the screen. The game's name comes from "1800," the perfect score you can get in this game. Different levels have additional levels of difficulty: additional static vertical lines across the screen give you an even smaller target area.
There are also moving vertical lines: you need to stop the cursor on these lines when they are as close to the center as possible. It sounds easier than it is, believe me.
Your enjoyment of the deviously simple little time waster will likely depend on your gaming style. If you hate games that stress you out, the high level of difficulty and low margin for era may infuriate you. But if you love games that are truly challenging, 1800 is probably right up your alley!
I do wish that timed mode was available right from the get-go. You have to unlock it, however. Timed mode is great because you have a set time limit in which to get the highest number of hits to the center line. I vastly prefer this more rapid-fire mode to the arcade mode.
There is some Game Center integration for both modes of the game, but additional levels and a more robust system of unlockable achievements would be great additions to this fresh new game.
If you love games that test the speed of your brain and your fingers at the same time, 1800 is a really fun little title. It is a very, very simple game, but that simplicity is what gives this game such charm. This game rekindled fond memories of playing similar games in an arcade setting during my youth. But even if you've never played a game quite like this in the past, casual gamers will enjoy this tricky game.
Price: Free
Version reviewed: 1.0.0
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This month Frito-Lay plans to roll out Lay's Classic BLT-flavored potato chips, which blend the taste of a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich with a potato chip.
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PLANO, Texas – This month Frito-Lay plans to roll out Lay's Classic BLT-flavored potato chips, which blend the taste of a bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich with a potato chip.
The PepsiCo snack brand said Wednesday that the new flavor will hit store shelves nationwide in April, which is also National BLT Sandwich Month.
Lay's Classic BLT-flavored potato chips will come in three sizes: a 1.9-ounce bag for a suggested retail price of $1.09, a 2.9-ounce bag that retails for $1.49; and a 10-ounce bag retailing for $4.29.
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According to Frito-Lay, the BLT sandwich became popular when the rapid expansion of supermarkets after World War II made fresh produce more easily accessible year round. Lay's Classic BLT-flavored potato chips bring the traditional taste of the venerable sandwich by featuring the tastes of crispy bacon, refreshing lettuce and a sliver of tomato in every crunch, the company said.
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An interesting Initiative is launched by the AIGA: Defining the Designer of 2015. They describe it with the following:
The design profession is changing dramatically, for good reasons: the marketplace is beginning to understand the value of design and is making demands of designers that go well beyond traditional roles. At the same time, leading designers have tools and perspective that allows them to adapt in increasingly valuable ways to the challenges of their clients.
AIGA, in partnership with Adobe, has launched an ambitious initiative to define the professional requirements of the designer of 2015—to forecast the needs, skills and roles of the designer of the future. This year-long project will help characterize the skills, education requirements and work environments designers will face in the year 2015. The desired outcome of the Designer of 2015 initiative is to define about six general types of designers who will be needed to address communication design problems in the collaborative environment of 2015.
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MAP TWO (electronic manifestos for people)- Various Artists
Throughout the 90's I was really into the whole IDM thing, I was a huge fan of Black Dog Productions, Autechre, we used to go to Megadog – you get the idea. I had a friend, Stuart, who was quite the musical boffin, he put out a CD called MAP ONE kind of an Artificial Intelligence WARP listening music style thing, I will post that soon if I can dig it out. Hugely limited numbers, it sold out almost instantly. if you were in Manchester un those days and were into this type of music you'd hang out at TEN BAR know the guys from SKAM and VVM. It was my job to put the second compilation together, my taste even then was very wide, and I'd been playing some gigs on the improvised noise circuit and even went as far as recording some stuff with Merzbow for my 'Meat and Bread Variations',' so it was obvious that my mix CD would reflect a little of that more avant-garde side as well as the electronica. I'd sunk all my money into putting a couple of EPs out, and the distributer just never seemed to get behind what I was doing, so I just couldn't afford to put MAP TWO out back then. It has sat in my archive box since then, all permissions from the artists in place. Some brilliant tracks and great artists have given their time and energy to this CD. Most of the tracks are exclusive to this compilation. Finally I've just decided to share the music. Please share and enjoy this labour of love.
MAP TWO electronic manifestos for people
Crystal – Jowonio Productions
Je Suis Salle - Noisemakers Fifes
Pinghaus (Jowonio Remix) - Multiplex
Snug - Heatsink
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Audio Test & Demonstration - Manual Handling
Radiation-Induced Dwarf Rice Mutants - Big Block 454
Devnull/Vacuum - Heatsink
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Mostar 7 - Amenti Suncrown & Jowonio Productions
Some Kosmic Rubicon - Xenis Emputae
gardens of the muses
yes it is the end of the working year, time to go for cold runs, and get hot, hit the gym and trim up, and all those meditations missed, well they're missed but each day can hit the cushon now for a while, maybe even get a bit of buddhist study in.
After visiting John Thewlis, my wonderful accountant, I celebrated the year end by just exploring and looking at gorgeous things in Roche Bobois, a lovely french store that has opened in Manchester. My usual after accounts treat is a slap up lunch and a romeo y julietta cigar, and the receipt goes to into next years tax pile, but this year I just wanted to see strong colour and think about inviting it into my home. I came out with a pair of bookends of bronze-like horses' heads, didn't mean to buy anything, was just one of those impromptu artist date things, feeding myself up with beauty and colour. Sometime things make one's heart actually leap, it is very rare for this to happen, but these bookends did just that. so now there is one on my desk, and one on a bookshelf downstairs. The desk and the bookshelf being two of the most important places in my life, i figure they should both be beautiful inspiring places, gardens for the muses, and the heart and mind.
Tuesday, 16 December 2008
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The winter issue of Poetry Review arrived today, along with a cheque as payment for my poem. I always think of the character of Paul Varjak from Breakfast at Tiffany's when I get paid for writing a piece.. perhaps I should go shopping then with Holly Golightly…
Staying Creative
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many people think a writer's job is to write. I think my job is to live, find a way each day to turn up at the desk, and to strip away things that stop one from living as fully as possible and being creative.. idealistic perhaps, but what else am I going to do. so it is with a twinkle in my eye that I consider creativity today. Hitting the meditation cushion certain has helped me all my life. I feel other forms of creativity needing expression outside of writing. Painting the lounge to make it nice for xmas, planting up a winter window box with cyclamen and hyacynth and ivy, and baking bread, and making beef stew, these will be my life poems for the next few days.. And I will read, DH Lawrence is calling me back to his poems at present.. and i will do my receipts for my taxes whilst listening to the Brandenburg Concertos.. it is all a life..
Wednesday, 10 December 2008
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it's cold here in Hebden, so here's some chillies from the market in Jullundur to warm you up.
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
John Siddique at Kritya - Portrait by Daniel Connell
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Drawn by Daniel whilst I was reading on stage at the Kritya Poetry Festival in Chandigarh India. Daniel is quite brilliant, he worked throughout the festival turning out sketches of many of the poets in no time at all - yet capturing their spirits with lines and pencil and paper.
My setlist for Kritya was as follows
Desire for sight*
Cheap Moisturiser*
Which way round is the truth
My poems were translated into Punjabi by the most excellent Mr Deed.
you can read poems by poets who read at the festival here
it was quite incredible to hear so many sounds and languages all united by the force of poetry and literature. Three incredible days of poetry. You can read more about Kritya here and here
The stuff of a life
Bagpuss, dear Bagpuss
Old Fat Furry Catpuss
Wake up and look at this thing that I bring
Wake up, be bright, be golden and light
Bagpuss, oh hear what I sing
A Thought for Nought
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Actress and mother of three Jennie Garth, best known for her role as Kelly Taylor on the TV series "Beverly Hills 90210," is now a spokesperson for Hidden Valley's "Love Your Veggies" campaign. Garth talks to us about life with three daughters, veggie advocacy, and her upcoming projects.
Once upon a time - the 1990s to be exact - Jennie Garth was pretty much defined by her signature TV portrayal of teenage ingénue Kelly Taylor in the hit series 90210. Today, however, while still a working actress, Garth has taken on a couple of new roles: mom and spokesperson for the often unsung heroes of the produce section-vegetables.
"I was shocked to find out how many kids are not provided with fruits and vegetables every day, which is why I joined forces with Hidden Valley's Love Your VeggiesTM campaign," notes Garth. "As a mom, I know that dinnertime can be a struggle to get picky eaters to touch the vegetables on their plates, and I strive to teach my own kids important lessons about good nutrition and foster an appreciation for vegetables. We have our own garden and have a great appreciation for fresh vegetables at our house."
A vegetarian herself, Garth's on a mission to introduce kids to the tasty/fun side of vegetables (check her out on the iVillage.com Webisode series Garden Party, sponsored by Hidden ValleyTM). In the process, she's come up with a number of helpful tips for parents who, up until now, have been stymied in their efforts to convert veg-o-phobic offspring to healthier eating habits.
Here are some ideas Garth recommends - based on personal experience, of course!
Story Time: Break out the kid friendly books that tell stories about veggies (Monsters Don't Eat Broccoli or Kitchen for Kids, e.g.). If you get kids thinking about veggies during a fun activity, they will crave them and not find them as unappetizing as they did before.
Play Hide and Seek: Add a secret veggie to one of your family's favorite dishes and challenge the kids to guess what it is! Consider adding carrots to your marinara sauce or a new veggie to your lasagna. You can even add zucchini or squash to your favorite cake or bread recipe to really keep the kids guessing.
Make it a Favorite: Integrate veggies into your kid's favorite dishes. Put a new twist on mac and cheese by adding broccoli or make pureed cauliflower instead of mashed potatoes. For kid friendly recipes, visit hiddenvalley.com.
Get Creative: Anyone can grow a cucumber in a garden, but how about growing one in a bottle? Or try coming up with fun names for the veggies, like "mini green trees" for broccoli.
Knowledge is Power: Research fun facts about veggies you are serving at dinner and play a pop quiz game. "Which has more vitamin C-an orange or a pepper?" (Peppers have three times as much). "Do potatoes have a lot, a little, or no salt?" (They're sodium free).
It's a Family Affair: Have your kids help in the kitchen. Start by sending them to a kids cooking class to learn kitchen fundamentals, then invest in a lettuce knife (big, plastic and less than $10), perfect for young sous chefs since they reduce the risk of injury while still being strong enough to cut through favorite veggies.
For veggie friendly recipes, games and more visit: www.LoveYourVeggies.com.
The Facts
At Work: Actress, currently starring as Kelly Taylor on 90210, the 2008 updated version of the series that launched her career in 1990. Having graduated from teen status, she now plays West Beverly High's guidance counselor. She has also appeared in numerous films and TV projects, including making it to Dancing With The Stars semifinals in 2007.
At Home: Los Angeles. Mother of three daughters: Luca Bella, 12, Lola Ray, 7, and Fiona Eve, 3 1/2. Husband: Peter Facinelli: Actor/entertainer/storyteller, therapist, problem solver, chauffeur, world's best husband.
Future Projects: "I am starring in a movie for the Hallmark Channel that my husband wrote and I'm also working on some children's books," reports Garth, who says the first of the books should hit the shelves in February 2011. "Just in time for Valentine's Day!"
Q. What is your favorite activity with your kids?
Playing outside, horseback riding, blowing bubbles, and gardening. We love to spend time together. We don't care what we are doing as long as we are together. [In addition to enjoying time together at home in L.A., the family also unwinds at their ranch in Northern California.]
Q. What is the most important lesson you try to impart to your daughters?
To be gracious and kind and to look people in the eye when they speak to them. And, of course, to eat well.
Q. Who was your greatest child raising influence, and why?
My parents, because they did a great job raising me and my siblings. We also accept that our girls are going to be who they are going to be, and we will support them 100 percent.
Q. What is your approach to discipline?
We have time-outs at our house. Listening and respect are also very important in our family. I'm very old-fashioned when it comes to parenting, and consistency and a routine are our philosophies.
Q. What was a memorable family outing?
Anytime we all pile into our RV, especially when my husband is driving! We also do everything that any other family does, including eating dinner together every night. Family dinners are a lost art in our society. It isn't even about trying, it's about doing. It's about being together as a unit, no matter what you're doing.
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Nightlife is scarce in this region where sun worshippers outnumber night owls. Just about the only action beyond cheesy shows at all-inclusives or smooth jazz in hotel lounges takes place in Playa, where you can hit the rooftop bar at Básico for spicy micheladas (like Bloody Marys made with beer) or Deseo's, where hipsters recline on beds sipping martinis. Trance and house music echoes from open-air bars and clubs along calles 12, 14, and 16 in Playa del Carmen. Most are outdoor affairs with weak fans stirring the tropical heat (skip the Lycra and heels). For a more upscale experience, come during the annual November Jazz fest, which attracts big names (George Benson, Tower of Power) and highlights groups from the emerging local music scene. Tulum's superhip Mezzanine hosts Friday night parties with guest DJs from London, Ibiza, and Mexico City. Cover charges are generally rare, and the party usually gets started after midnight.
Kitschy lucha-libre posters, calaveras (skeletons) and masks hang from the thatched roof above the second-story bar at this outrageously popular club. Partiers...more
Spicy Mexican-Asian tapas (tempura calamari, tuna tostadas) fire up the taste buds while DJs spin an increasingly intense hip-hop beat beneath this peaked...more
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Kansas alfalfa growers are dealing with what may be the state's worst-ever infestation of webworms.
"People who have three to four decades of experience with this are saying they've never seen anything like this before," says Randy Higgins, Kansas State University entomologist. "Billions of these larvae are continuing to raise havoc in eastern Kansas and reports also are starting to come in from western regions."
Higgins says webworms are green to yellow caterpillars measuring up to an inch long. They have three prominent black spots and one or more hairs on each side of each segment. The black spots are arranged in a triangle. Each worm has a light stripe down the center of its back.
Webworms feed on green portions of alfalfa leaves, leaving a network of veins to dry and turn brown. They also feed on certain weeds – especially pigweeds – and occasionally, soybeans.
Some growers have sprayed or cut early to curb the defoliation. But webworms produce several generations per season, so the problem likely will persist until late in the year, says Higgins.
The problem has been exacerbated by hot, dry weather. Some alfalfa didn't get more than 8-10" tall before blooming or being defoliated by webworms. Those stands likely weren't able to recharge stored carbohydrates, and may be susceptible to winterkill. Also, growers may have difficulty establishing fall-seeded alfalfa because of the worms, according to Higgins. Learn more about webworms at www.oznet.ksu.edu/entomology/extension/KIN.htm


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After suffering his first ever TKO loss, Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira finally gets his chance at redemption against Frank Mir.
Coming off of a high energy KO victory over Branden Schaub at UFC Rio , Big Nog has verbally agreed to reconvene with Mir at UFC 140 in Toronto, Canada.
The fight was announced via ufc.com on Wednesday with UFC Presisdent Dana White stating, "Both men are known as two of the premiere submission specialists in the division but have shown dangerous striking skills as well."
Before fighting Schaub, Nogueira was coming off a devastating loss to Cain Velasquez and had possibly contemplated retirement from the sport. However, at the age of 35, Nogueira has proved that he is far from finished coming into UFC 134 looking in the best shape of his career.
In most recent years, Mir has won two of his last three bouts in the octagon with an overall record of 15-5. With his last loss coming to Shane Carwin in March of 2010, Mir has overcome that loss to with back-to-back wins Mirko Crocop and "The Ultimate Fighter Season 10″ winner, Roy Nelson.


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Perch Hails The New Fans' Favourite
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa isn't just a mouthful, he's a marvel too, according to his impressed team-mate James Perch.
James Perch: "Mapou has everything in his locker – he's quick, a strong runner, heads it well and stays calm.
"If he plays like that every week, like he did in Russia, he is going to have a great future here.
"Colo has gone back to Argentina, but Mapou is a big 'plus' for us.
"I'm sure he will become a big favourite with the fans at St James' Park."
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To identify accessible and permissive human cell types for efficient derivation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), we investigated epigenetic and gene expression signatures of multiple postnatal cell types such as fibroblasts and blood cells. Our analysis suggested that newborn cord blood (CB) and adult peripheral blood (PB) mononuclear cells (MNCs) display unique signatures that are closer to iPSCs and human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) than age-matched fibroblasts to iPSCs/ESCs, thus making blood MNCs an attractive cell choice for the generation of integration-free iPSCs. Using an improved EBNA1/OriP plasmid expressing 5 reprogramming factors, we demonstrated highly efficient reprogramming of briefly cultured blood MNCs. Within 14 days of one-time transfection by one plasmid, up to 1000 iPSC-like colonies per 2 million transfected CB MNCs were generated. The efficiency of deriving iPSCs from adult PB MNCs was approximately 50-fold lower, but could be enhanced by inclusion of a second EBNA1/OriP plasmid for transient expression of additional genes such as SV40 T antigen. The duration of obtaining bona fide iPSC colonies from adult PB MNCs was reduced to half (∼14 days) as compared to adult fibroblastic cells (28-30 days). More than 9 human iPSC lines derived from PB or CB blood cells are extensively characterized, including those from PB MNCs of an adult patient with sickle cell disease. They lack V(D)J DNA rearrangements and vector DNA after expansion for 10-12 passages. This facile method of generating integration-free human iPSCs from blood MNCs will accelerate their use in both research and future clinical applications.
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While doing some automation work, I unintentionally tried to open two files with the same name but from different directories in Excel. Then, this happened:
I don't think this is something I've ever done in the past, but I also don't understand why this would be a problem. If the complete paths were the same, I would understand because Mac OS treats all network volumes as /Volumes/path/to/file.ext
. Statistically, small but not to the point of being pragmatically impossible, two files on two external volumes could have the same path. But going by just the name seems…short-sighted…or something. Weird.


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Adventurers head to the area around Logan to explore the hills' beautiful landscape.
Acres of fern-filled valleys, forests and sweeping overlooks cradle Conkle's Hollow Rim Trail and 100-foot-high Ash Cave in Hocking Hills State Park.
The rustic-looking cottages, rooms and cabins at nearby Inn and Spa at Cedar Falls (from $145) charm guests, and its fine-dining restaurant features an ever-changing menu; weekend cooking classes are another reason to stay.
Glenlaurel Inn and Spa (from $229) celebrates fine dining: Scottish bagpipes announce six- or seven-course candlelight meals in the manor set on the estate's 140 acres.
Spacious, well-appointed vacation homes are perfect for family gatherings at Buffalo Lodging Company (cabins from $125; lodges from $799).
Day 2
Travelers strap on zip-line harnesses then zoom over a cave and cliffs, and sky bridges wow with treetop views at Hocking Hills Canopy Tours.
Order large servings of smoked meats at roadhouse-style Millstone BBQ.
Spend the afternoon with local naturalists or a Shawnee storyteller who leads Hocking Hills Adventure Trek hikes.
Enjoy a seasonal dinner created by Hocking College culinary students at Rhapsody in Nelsonville.
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MAGIC WORDS....It's one thing not to understand the rudiments of human interaction that most of us learn by third grade, but why would someone go to the trouble of writing over 2,000 words including an email exchange! that documents for the entire world that they do not, in fact, understand the rudiments of human interaction?
The 2,000-word part I understand, of course. Just goes with the SDB territory. But why reprint an email exchange that does nothing except make you look like a jerk?
Beats me. I guess that since it eventually set the stage for yet another cranky rant about "the powerless Left in the US, and 'allies' in Europe" he must have figured it was worth it.


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14-Year-Old McDonald's Burger [VIDEO]
Wouldn't you think that if you left a hamberger sit around for 14 years it would mold and rot? Well not this McDonald's burger.
David Whipple bought the burger at a McDonald's back in 1999 and let it age for a month to show others in his weight-loss advocate group about enzymatic action.
Then he forgot about it in a suit coat pocket. It was never refridgerated. It was not preserved in any way. And after 14 years, it doens't look all that bad. Would you eat it?


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Meeting Location for adult clinics: All adult clinics meet at Holiday Inn Conference Center Area for AM & PM sessions. From there we'll break into separate clinics/groups, meet coaches and head out to the ski trails together. Check your specific clinic schedule for more details on time of each am/pm session. Detailed clinic schedules will be posted in November
Meeting Location for kids clinics: Kids clinics meet at the Povah center.
Coaches – who are they: The coaching staff is composed of an elite group of XC ski professionals which includes retired world class skiers, coaches and professional instructors. Coaches will rotate through groups every ½ day session so you will get exposure to different coaches throughout your clinic. Click here learn more about the individual coaches.
Group Size for On Snow Sessions: For all clinics, our goal is to have similar-ability groups of 6-8 skiers per coach. We feel this allows for optimal learning experiences. In certain instances, we will also break groups by fitness ambition meaning that some folks may want to ski harder than others. Coaches will break camp participants into groups on the first day.
Try before you Buy Demo Equipment: Industry representatives will be offering free demo equipment Wed – Sat. (click here for demo page). This is an excellent opportunity to try the latest in new ski technology. However, this equipment is limited quantity and sizes and we cannot guarantee that your size will be available exactly when you need it for the clinics. For this reason, clinic participants should bring their own skis for the clinics.
Ski Equipment: All ski clinic participants should bring their own (or rented) classic and skate ski equipment. For classic skis, we recommend classic, wax-able skis as they support skiers learning efficient classic technique. Free Heel and Wheel rents equipment, but they do have a limited supply so plan early.
Waxing & Waxing rooms: We suggest that you check with your lodging property to see if they provide a waxing room. There will also be waxing rooms provided at the festival.
If you are not familiar with waxing skis or want to learn about the latest products and techniques, take advantage of wax clinics on-going throughout the festival (see festival schedule). Because the nature of classic waxing, assistance will be available for all classic clinics from 8:00 – 8:30 AM.
What to bring to each session: During the on-snow clinics, participants should dress in breathable layers. Temperature ranges in November can be varied with mean average temperatures ranging from 10 – 34 degrees Fahrenheit. However, we've also woken up to below zero temps on occasion. Our goal is to keep skiers moving during clinic sessions; however there will be some discussion time while coaches present ideas and give feedback. Therefore, you may want to dress in 1 extra layer so that you are comfortable. We suggest that you bring a water bottle/hydration system and an energy bar or gel so that you can keep energy levels consistent.
Lodging: Please check out the Chamber of Commerce list of properties and the West Yellowstone Tourism Business Improvement District for availability.
Child Care: contact Little Geysers Child Care Center, 406-646-7011, 603 Yellowstone Ave, West Yellowstone, MT 59758


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Having just started a VFX course here at Escape Studios, I've been keeping a diary to share how I'm getting on so far. And here's an update on week three.
Day eleven:
Worked on lighting today. Lots to learn as this plays a huge part in making an object believable and photorealistic. Used a model of a head as the illuminated object and saw what a difference the right lighting can make.
Day twelve:
Had talks about our class projects today. Anxious about where to start, but was assured we would all be guided through every stage of the project by the teaching staff, so felt more confident about this task and planned out what I needed to do and when.
Day thirteen:
Not a photographer, so was really grateful to be walked through how to take shots for reference planes. Also had a lighting and texturing exercise today, with good results.
Day fourteen:
Took photographs of the object I will model for my project and got the go ahead on my proposal. Was hoping to bring them into Maya and start work on it today, but ran out of time. It seems to be one problem after another today and I think it's all down to working on my own equipment at home, which I fear may be a little inferior compared to what I work with at Escape. But I persevere!
Day fifteen:
Today we worked on our class projects again. I overcame the technical problems I'd been having through sheer perseverance. I found my reference images were distorted and unusable due to being in perspective. My solution was to stand further away and shoot smaller photos and enlarge them on the computer. It worked and I cracked on. Just how much I had learnt came to light in working on this project. I raced ahead and finished my model in a single day with some help from my peers sat beside me who offered lots of advice and help covering things I'd forgotten but they'd remembered. In turn, I hope I can contribute help to them in due course. Really was my best day so far. Loving my time at Escape! It's such a good supportive environment, really glad to be here.
In case you missed week two in this series of blogs, take a look here.


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Assessing Vascular Surgery Options In Patients With PAD
A Closer Look At The SilverHawk Plaque Excision System
Over 100,000 cases of lower extremity amputation performed annually in the U.S. are attributed to PAD. Lower extremity interventions for PAD are limited by their invasiveness and a large restenosis rate, necessitating a therapy that is less invasive and exhibits clinical success in long-term outcome studies.19
The SilverHawk Plaque Excision System (ev3) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2003 and is an improvement on earlier percutaneous plaque excision devices such as the Simpson atherectomy catheter (Guidant Corp.), the Bard Rotary Atherectomy System (CR Bard), the Rotoblator (Boston Scientific), and the Xtrak device (Xtrak Medical, Inc.).13
The main advantages the SilverHawk has over these older devices is its smaller size (sized more to the target vessel lumen) and the fact that it does not include a balloon as one of its components. The lack of a balloon prevents barotraumas.13 Other changes include its faster speed (2,000 to 8,000 revolutions per minute), a carbide (as opposed to steel in the older devices) cutting blade, and a low-profile monorail design to better facilitate device delivery and catheter exchanges.13,17,20
The SilverHawk is a battery-powered catheter with a 135 cm flexible shaft ending in a cutting apparatus, consisting of a blade and a nosecone designed to collect the long strips of atherosclerotic plaque.15 The blade can also be rotated in 10-degree increments using a dial at the base of the catheter. One typically has to empty the collected plaque from the nosecone after two to six passes, depending on the length of the vessel.20 Physicians can empty the nosecone via vigorous saline flushing or mechanically using specially designed adaptors.15
The original SilverHawk comes in four sizes that correspond to femoral, popliteal and tibial vessels. There are two modifications available in the original device: the flush version and two with greater capacity nosecones.15 Newer innovations to the original device include the development of smaller sizes and the newest device, the DS, for use in vessels as small as 1.5 to 2 mm. There are also larger sizes for the treatment of PAD above the knee.
Micro Efficient Compression (MEC) technology refers to laser-drilled vent holes in the tip of the catheter. These vent holes release fluid pressure and allow more space for the collection of tissue in the tip. This has the potential to reduce procedure time by allowing the physician to collect more tissue and empty the nosecone less frequently.


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LM Wind Power (formerly LM Glasfiber.[1]) is the largest manufacturer of wind turbine blades in the world.[citation needed] LM Wind Power has manufactured more than 160,000 blades since 1978.[citation needed]
On 11 June 2010, LM Wind Power took part in setting an aviation record. They commissioned the An-225 to carry the world's longest piece of air cargo, as it flew two new 42-meter wind turbine blades from their factory in Tianjin, China to their test facility in Lunderskov, Denmark.[2]
LM Wind Power was founded in 1940 as Lunderskov Møbelfabrik (Lunderskov furniture factory) in the small town Lunderskov, Denmark. In 1952 they investigated the possibilities of commercial exploitation of glass fiber technology, which made them change their name to LM Glasfiber and abandon their original plan of manufacturing wooden furniture. It wasn't until 1978 they started making wind turbine blades.[3]
LM Wind Power employs approximately 4,500 employees worldwide (2009). {{2009 Annual Report}} The company is headquartered in Kolding, Denmark and has a global business office in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. LM Wind Power has built production facilities in the major wind energy markets – 13 locations in 7 countries (Denmark, Spain, USA, Canada, India, China and Poland) In addition to this; the company has a global network of R&D Centres in Denmark, the Netherlands and India.
The principal shareholders of LM Wind Power are the partnerships by Doughty Hanson & Co. Ltd.[4]