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What's the Word? What is the Most Shocking Game That You Have Ever Played?
Gore, horror, in-game glitches, plot twists- all of these things can contribute to a shock factor. What one person perceives as shocking may be wildly different than how another feels. Scary images may shock and appall some while others just scoff at the creepy, faceless creature in the dark. Gore can turn the stomachs of even the bravest men and turn them into sniveling children. There are many different ways to define what is truly shocking. I asked friends of the social media to give me their interpretation on what they consider to be the most shocking game and why. Leaving out the context of how they should answer, many were confused, but it ultimately led to some pretty interesting comments.
John- "Burnout Paradise. The reason is because it is complete chaos. People crashing and colliding into each other, it really is chaos."
Brian- " Any of the GTAs because of the things that can be done".
Jessica- "This might sound stupid because it is not a scary game and I do not get scared like that with games, but I played Skyrim and that game scared the sh*t out of me. I'm terrified of spiders lol. I jump and scream every time thinking about a spider that's about to jump out".
Chris- " The most shocking would be Sniper: Elite to me. Being able to shoot someone and watch an X-ray of their body as a bullet passes through them was amazingly detailed. I've shot fingers off, blown apart nut bags and watched a bullet pass through his shoulder and pop out his ass because of my shooting angle."
Joseph- " I think Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 had to be one of the most shocking games. The part when you're going through New York City and seeing it destroyed really got to me. I work in the city every day and the imagery was so intense that it was a huge reminder."
Ok, so no one really chose anything particularly frightening as an experience that was shocking, but there were some answers that were undoubtedly surprising. I would like to share a brief moment that has stuck with me over the years and have given my mind fuel for horrifying nightmares.
I really feel like I should mention Dead Space. The entire game was incredibly shocking to me although I am not someone who scare easily. Playing through the entire games was one of the most horrifying gaming experiences that I have ever had. This reminded me of when the original Resident Evil games were released. As a young child I could not play for stretches longer than an hour at a time. This feeling came rushing back while playing the original Dead Space. Fear and dread filled my veins as the screams and moans of monsters echoed through the empty corridors of the abandoned space ship, the Ishimura. Terrified? Only a lot. Shocking? Hell yes.
What is the most shocking game that you have ever played and why was is particularly shocking? Post your comments below and share your experiences. Until the next What's the Word?, keep it locked to Structure Gaming.
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By August 20, 2006, D.N. was writing that she was "in love." The couple first "made love" on September 10, she says, but nine days later, D.N. was crying because "he made me feel so horrible. I will never be his #1, ever. Work will always come before family or even me."
Over the next year, D.N. later told police, she had sexual liaisons with Foster in his apartment, in school bathrooms, and on the catwalk in the auditorium. They had sex "almost every day" despite the emotional turmoil. One day, D.N. exclaimed, "I love him!" Another, she wrote, "I feel sad, I feel hurt, I feel alone, and I feel used."
By February of 2007, documents show, D.N. was suspicious about Foster's closeness with another girl. She told Foster of a pregnancy scare. She shared "the feeling that I could be cheated on and no, nothing — he just laughed and said 'Cheated on? We're not even together.'"
Late that month, she wrote, "I miscarried, That has to be it. I looked it up on the computer... Is it a blessing?? I'm not even 18 and I've already lost a child?"
D.N. told police that she found out she was pregnant for sure in June, the day before the drama group took a trip to the Keys. While in Islamorada, she looked at Foster's phone to discover text messages he'd sent to another female student. D.N. confronted Foster and told him of her pregnancy.
Florida law requires minors under the age of 18 to obtain parental consent when seeking an abortion. However, on July 6, D.N. went before a judge in juvenile court to request that parental notification be waived.
According to police, "on July 7, Foster drove her to the clinic and she had an abortion." Foster signed paperwork and paid $300 of the fee. D.N. paid the other $100.
Police say D.N. kept her relationship with Foster secret until Labor Day weekend, when she revealed details of the affair to her close friend, fellow drama student Perpetua Michel, who in turn urged D.N. to tell her mother, who then called police.
Detective Vinny Mintus headed to D.N.'s home. He was surprised to find an audience. About eight other drama kids, including Michel, had come to the house. Mintus decided to set up a controlled phone call between D.N. and Foster — but while the two were speaking, Michel left the room and texted Foster, warning him that police were setting a trap. The line went dead.
Michel would later plead guilty to a charge of resisting an officer without violence. She described Foster as her best friend.
Foster never showed up for work again, and he was considered to have voluntarily resigned from his position. Police spent the next two weeks looking for him. They seized his Grand Am and searched his apartment. They took his bedsheets into evidence.
There are no smiley faces or mushy descriptions in the language of cops and courts. To investigators and prosecutors, Foster's two students are "victims." Foster is "the defendant." What happened between them was abuse.
Police interviewed "Victim #2" (the girl whose text messages from Foster D.N. had discovered), who said she'd had sex with Foster two times at his apartment and, like D.N., received sexual texts and images from Foster on a cell phone.
Meanwhile, U.S. marshals used phone records to track Foster's whereabouts. They indicated he had traveled to Indiana and back to Florida. On September 20, he surrendered to the Fugitive Task Force at a motel in Immokalee. He had two pictures of "Victim #2" in his suitcase.
Foster's lawyer, Mark Solomon, said, "It's been a tragedy for everyone involved. Andrew Foster was a special teacher who perhaps cared too much, and because of that, now he's in the position where he's at. Once you put yourself out there and become a public figure, you're subject to accusations whether true or false."
Two criminal cases were opened against Foster, one for each victim. He was charged with multiple counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor and transmission of pornography by electronic device. He was later charged with witness tampering as well. If Foster were to receive the maximum sentence for each of these charges, his lawyer says, he would face more than 200 years in prison.
Seattle schoolteacher Mary Kay Letourneau became the poster woman for illicit school sex affairs in 1997, when she was 34 and arrested for abusing her then-12-year-old student. Although it may seem that such incidents have been popping up nonstop ever since, the actual number is hard to quantify. An Associated Press investigation released in October found that, around the country between 2001 and 2005, states took action against the licenses of 2,570 teachers following allegations of sexual abuse. There are more than 3 million public school teachers nationwide.
Mark Pudlow of the Florida Education Association says, "The legal standard we keep repeating is 'innocent until proven guilty.' But once the mug shots go up or the report is on TV, it's really difficult for people to overcome.
There are 180,000 teachers in Florida," Pudlow says. "It's an incredible minority of teachers who get involved in anything like this."

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FRIDAY, Jan. 24, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- It's that time of year when your children are back in school -- and you need to be on the lookout for head lice, an expert says.
Most common among kids in preschool, grade school and day-care settings, between 6 million and 12 million cases of head lice show up on the scalps of children aged 3 to 11 in the United States each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Contrary to popular belief, poor hygiene is not to blame. Head lice are spread mainly through direct head-to-head contact with an infected child. Because younger children tend to play closely together, they are at highest risk for infestation, explained Dr. Patricia Brown, a dermatologist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Thankfully, there are ways to lower the odds of infestation for your children. Teach them to avoid head-to-head contact with other children, and not to share clothing -- especially hats, scarves and bandanas -- and other items such as towels, hair ties, headphones, brushes and combs.
Do not allow your children to lie on beds, couches, pillows, carpets or plush toys that have recently been in contact with someone with head lice.
For any area that has been occupied by a person with head lice, thoroughly vacuum the floor and furniture. When possible, clean smaller items by machine washing them in hot water and putting them in the dryer on high heat. Whatever is not washable should be drycleaned or sealed in an airtight plastic bag and stored for two weeks.
When head lice fall off a person's scalp, they only survive for a day or two if they cannot feed, according to an FDA news release. These blood-sucking insects do not fly or jump, and can only move by crawling.
If, despite your best efforts, an infestation happens, there are a number of prescription and over-the-counter treatments for head lice. But many "are not for use in children under the age of 2, so read the label carefully before using a product to make sure it is safe to use on your child," Brown said in the news release.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for recommended treatments based on your child's weight and age, follow the dosing instructions, and don't use a product more often than directed unless told otherwise by a health care professional.
Once you have the medicine in hand, apply the product only to the scalp and scalp hair, not on other parts of the body. After rinsing, use a fine-toothed comb to remove dead lice and their eggs (nits), Brown said.
After you have completed the necessary treatment, the entire family should be checked for lice again a week later. If the treatment was not successful and lice are still found, contact your health care professional for advice.
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Scotch Single Malt - Highland - 2014
International Wine & Spirit Competition
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Scotch Single Malt - Highland - 2013
Nose: Light, cereals, zesty orange marmalade. Barley.
Palate: Soft, nutty, caramel. Touch of salinity. Oak.
Finish: Soft, quite abrupt, caramel.
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A bargain for the price. On the nose there is malt, nuts, salt a touch of peat and smoke. Very smoky and nutty on the palate with a very decent finish. Needs time on the glass.
23rd January 2015
Pretty good Scotch at a decent price. Light heather honey, beautiful salty citrus Tequila like finish. Would buy again, don't forget it's @46.3 non- chill filtered extra + on that!
10th October 2014
The best ( to my taste ) of the light caramel+vanilla+Lemmon peelNo need to add waterTastes like heaven
1st October 2014
This is what I call craft whisky! Lovely stuff...rj.
26th September 2014
I've never been a Scotch drinker but this has won me over. Excellent!
23rd September 2014
This is my goto recommendation at my bar to people looking for a lighter dram, but also has complexity. Some of them are experienced scotch drinkers, some are looking to replace their Glenlivets. Without fail, it's always a hit. Simply put, this is a world class whisky that most people can really enjoy. I'll try and be fair about this... if you review a craft whisky and give it a one star, you need to refrain from reviewing and get out there and educate yourself. You're simply not there yet.
Jon bought me a bottle of this and we sipped through it quite quickly. Very smooth with bags of raisins on the nose and vanilla lasting... Sadly, not much of it left!Fred
22nd June 2014
Thought is very nice. Smooth with pleasant taste. Would buy again.
12th June 2014
My title says it all. As others have said, the tone of the negative reviews here renders them highly suspect.
20th May 2014
I'm buying some right now
16th May 2014
Being in the U.S. and not in a major metropolitan area, it is hard to acquire much beyond the "usual suspects." I was intrigued when I saw this in a store near Rochester, NY, and have thoroughly enjoyed it.
19th February 2014
Three bad reviews in a row, and one from a guy who had not drunk it yet. Makes me wonder.
15th February 2014
I forgot to rate..., the economical price helped earn the extra half star.
9th February 2014
I recently tried the Deanston 12 yr and wanted to see what others thought of it, hence my visit to this site. I too am confused by the overly negative reviews and agree with one poster's comments that they may have has ulterior motives for the bashing. In my opinion this is a very nice scotch when you are in the mood for something lighter and sweeter, and not in the mood for smoky or peaty offerings. Let me just state for the record that when I am in the mood for the later type, several versions of Laphroaig fit the bill perfectly. It's certainly a matter of personal taste, though I feel almost sorry for those who can only enjoy one narrow taste profile when the world of scotch offers so many to enjoy. I am also slightly curious as to how those negative reviewers feel about Macallans
I was able to sample this at the weekend and found it light and sweet. I am no stranger to a variety of different malts and blends, so am highly confused by the inconsistency of reviews on this page. I call on someone with the ability to investigate this inconsistency, as it seems a shame for a lovely whisky to be tarnished by these bizarre claims.
27th January 2014
I see people giving this a good review and I think I must be drinking something else :| this stuff is foul both painful to the nose and pallet. It's how I'd imagine distilled marmite to taste like, don't get me wrong whisky is by far and away my favorite spirit but this stuff is nasty. By all means try it and see for your self but this one certainly isn't for me. In fact most people trying it in the pub were under the same impression.
17th December 2013
I call shenanigans on all the bad reviews for both Deanston and Tobermory 10. I am a restauranteur/bar owner and have stocked both over the course of many years after doing multiple blind tastings. I am a fan of well balanced, subtle, complex, slightly sweet, non-bitter and easy drinking smooth liquors. I am not a fan of harsh, alcohol tasting/burn, overly strong flavors, heavily intense flavors. I can understand why those who prefer a stronger, bolder profile might not enjoy Tobermory or Deanston as much a I do, but in no way can I understand some of the "worst I've ever had" type criticisms from anyone unless they are drinking from a damaged, abused or counterfeit bottle. Or, the bad reviews might be from those with other motives. I urge all to try for themselves, taste blind if possible among a selection of good offerings, and make up one's own mind. Deanston 12 and Tobermory 10 are among my favorite scotch whiskies at any price and are truly great values with price considered. Ledaig also gets a nod from me as well.
Sweet and easy to drink, most excellent for the price.
12th December 2013
Just cannot understand the criticism. This is a great malt with a distinctive biscuit flavour and some interesting spices. It's also fantastic value and bottled at 46%. Highly recommended
19th November 2013
In its sharp, lemon-honey flavour, the Deanston 12 is really quite delightful, almost refreshing. The unpleasant alcohol burn, and the over-arching harshness of it make it much harder going than its flavour can carry sadly, even with the addition of water.
11th November 2013
The worst single malt I've tried so far (35 different distillers) and worse than many blends. Badly made spirit, aggresive and bitter. Awful.
4th November 2013
found it at joe canal's in Princeton, NJ. haven't tried it yet but the bottle is pretty
3rd October 2013
I enjoy a range of quality Malts but this isn't one of them. Been given e bottle of Deanston 12 year old and it has to be the most awful whiskey I have tried to drink in 50 years.
1st September 2013
Hard to find but a very decent malt for this cost.Complicated and very nice drinker.
13th July 2013
Having explored a reasonable gamut of malts, I find myself returning to this Deanston 12yr over and over again. I think I have now finished 6 bottles of this whisky, and have just today bought another. While this is not a particularly special single malt, what it does have going for it is that spark of taste that keeps you coming back. Consistency is a large key here, and each sip just feels like an old friend you've known for years, and will happily know for life. It is very easy to drink, and quite smooth, both with and without a splash of water. The tasting notes above are pretty accurate to my taste-buds.
29th June 2013
Just great and yes...underrated.
1st May 2013
Nothing to see here. Move along...
6th February 2013
The definition of a light, refreshing whisky. Perfectly balanced. Mouth-wateringly zesty, not acidic. Sweet without becoming cloying. And dangerously easy to drink. Wins you over with its subtle charms. I keep coming back to this one.
12th July 2012
We live in the Philadelphia area USA and can't find this anywhere. It was truly the best overall single malt scotch. Light caramel and hint of honey. The 12yr is the best
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Freezer Crock Pot Meals- Prep Day
If you are wanting to pick just a few of these recipes…
go with the Chicken and Dumplings..Pulled Pork..and Lasagna. they are our favorites!
Our Picky eater, Sienna, LOVES the cheesy chicken and rice.. and we all LOVE the chicken and dumplings. I just pulled that out to make up tomorrow night. :)
so Aldi's was closed and I did my shopping at Giant Eagle.
I think I could have spent a lot less shopping at Aldi's or with coupons.
This time though…..I spent $68.00 for 17 meals…
equaling out to $4.00 per meal for my family.
(The lasagna bag gives 2 meals of lasagna with extra meat sauce for a pasta meal!)
My new routine is to pull out a frozen bag and put in fridge the
night before (at bed or when I'm finishing up dinner) so that it is thawed and ready to go the next day. You could put plenty of these in frozen…it would just take longer to cook obviously.
As far as leftovers with these meals… I love that you can use the pulled pork another day for tacos.. and change up the extra lasagna meat sauce with a different type of pasta. You could divide up even more the soup or the cheesy chicken potatoes if you add more potatoes.
happy to share what we did!
If I can do it, a mama with babies at her feet and in her arms, so can you!
I'm excited to put this new system into work at our house.
Sophie kept asking me what I was doing…
I told her I was cooking all day so that later in
the week I could play instead of cook!
She was all about that idea. I think she cheered. ;)
65 Comments on Freezer Crock Pot Meals- Prep Day
I am trying this out but i would like to know for the lasagna, do you make the meat mixture and put it in one bag and the cheese mixture in a separate bag and freeze or do you put it all in one bag and freeze?
Hey! My husband and I are going shopping and then prepping today for some of these recipes and I am so excited! They all look so yummy and I can't wait to try it out. Thank you for posting this all AND making shopping and recipe lists downloadable! Seriously so helpful. :)
Looked over your recipes loving the idea. Hubby and I are starting a farm and spend alot of time outside and with animals . We also have 4 kids ages 15, 10, 4, and 1. My question is would you double or triple the recipe to feed that many? My 15 year old and 10 year old eat as much as my husband can lol and the two younger ones are coming up fast behind them. I usually do all my cooking in the evening and everything I make is homemade, I love my crock-pot but with this new adventure my prep time has been cut in half. Thank you for making this so easy for everyone to follow.
With the chicken and dumplings.. am I supposed to cook the biscuits first? I made it..and just cut the raw buscuits..but they just got really doughy. May seem like a stupid question.. but would like to know for next time!
I did this yesterday afternoon while my husband and baby boy watched football. The freezer is full and I feel so accomplished having all of these awesome meals ready to go for my family. Thanks for the organized grocery list!
Freezer cooking is awesome and I'm always looking for new recipes!
Potatoes will turn brown/black in the freezer if put in uncooked. So, for the recipe where you put them in raw, I would wait until cooking day to put them in. You can cook potatoes and freeze them. I have done this successfully when we've made a huge quantity of garlic mashed potatoes and twice baked potatoes – yum! -
I can't wait to try these, but I gave 2 questions.
1. What is "group ginger" in the Teryiaki Chicken?
2. How much Dr Pepper is used in the Pulled Chicken. It says half a bottle. How big is the bottle?
Thanks for all of your hard work.
this sounds really good, thanks for posting up this recipe.
We just found out we are expecting number three and need to get our poop in a group. So we will be trying this and continuing to do so. I can not wait to do this. Thank you for making the song list. That helps a ton. Way to go mom


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12 Elements of Firearms Training
Although geared for LE, there are quite few lessons for the rest of us in this article:
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Great read. Thanks for posting.
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I have another twist to this... for those of us that wear prescription glasses. Practice some with out the glasses... it goes a long way toward being ready if things go bump in the night while your asleep. Just a thought.
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If you train for SD, you should train in some realistic conditions. How many of us think we could keep our glasses on in the middle of a struggle? ...I feel dumb for never thinking about this before... |
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I had an eye injury when I was a youngster. I was fortunate that I didn't need to wear corrective lenses after the recovery but my injured eye became ultra sensitive to light. I always had to wear sun glasses when in bright daylight. I must have lost/broken not less than 25 pairs of Rayban sunglasses during my tour in Vietnam due to them flying off my head during firefights. I always kept at least one backup pair with me. I survived it but now in my older age and wearing corrective lenses, never thought to practice without them. Thanks for the great suggestion.
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Great article.
I might point out, however, that we non-LEOs may be more likely to encounter longer range (15-30 ft) scenarios. Criminals may use different tactics for shooting cops. They may rely more on the surprise since they know the officers are armed. For example, when pulled over to the side of the road, the criminals might wait until the police officer approaches within five feet before suddenly attacking. On the other hand, a homeowner investigating a bump in the night might encounter an intruder/attacker from longer distances--across a living room or down a hallway, for example. - Sriracha |
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The way I view the distance criteria.
I start by lying in bed, 2 steps to my protection. 9 ft to the bedroom door from there. At the door, 18 ft to the end of the hallway, past that another 20 ft to anypoint in the living room / kitchen and front door. That should be it, but if I opened the door and there were zombies there, my front porch is 25 ft in either direction. SO, for me, 20 ft (the standard 7 yrs) is the extent of my firezone. I dont see a need to practice a 50 yrd shot freehand with my 9. |
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I wonder was one most glaring statistic left out. One that should be important to civilian shooters as well. Usually included in the UCS on police shootings is what percentage was shot with their own weapon.
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Good point Glenn Dee, it would be pertinent to know how many officers were shot with their won weapon. If it was their own gun firing, it means that they were in a situation where physical contact became inevitable, and that could change things quite a bit, at least from a HD/SD point of view.
However, it still means that the perpetrator was in extremely close proximity, and I would guess, most shootings involving the officer's own firearm would be in the 0-5 feet range, but that is only a guess. In the end though, I still practice at ranges from 15-45 feet, and, according to the data, that would cover nearly all the distances given in the reports. not that I knew that before I read that, I just always shoot at those distances |
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I took this course in Apr 2009. It covers a lot of what you need in these distances:
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int | compareTo(ShortBuffer buffer) | The compareTo(...) method returns 0, -1 or 1. It means, this buffer is equal, less and greater than to another buffer. |
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Boasting one of the most simple Tesla coil driving circuits ever, TT makes wireless electricity simple, easy, and cheap for everyone. Read more
Boasting one of the most simple Tesla coil driving circuits ever, TT makes wireless electricity simple, easy, and cheap for everyone.
About this project
The project is near completion. Thank you for the support. We will continue to post project updates at www.teslatronix.com until we have fulfilled all our backers! Once all the obligations to our backers are fulfilled, we will start to offer kits directly from the website.
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True wireless transmission of power is possible, it is here, and it is simple! Admittedly, the production value of these videos is sub par (all were created as mere demonstrative videos for the public), however the results speak for themselves. All completed Tesla Tronix Tesla coils will have included wooden bases. The coils featured in these videos are for demonstrational purposes only, and are not finished products.
When people think of a Tesla coil, they think of a device that is designed to transmit power wirelessly. The Tesla Tronix Tesla coils, loosly based off a slayer exciter circuit variant require no capacitors, no spark gaps, and no AC power source to function. In fact, the Tesla Tronix Tesla coils can be powered off almost any DC power source from 5V-35V, with a current draw far less than one amp, and in most cases, between 250ma and 700ma. So what does this mean? Anyone can now fully enjoy and study the properties of a traditional Tesla coil, without the cost and complication in doing so.
These Tesla Coils resonate well with LED lighting and Florescent tubing. With proper grounding at the receivers, usable current can be extracted right from the air around you!
The range of these tiny DC, solid state Tesla coils is phenomenal. Be prepared to be able to light florescent tubes from over 5 feet away!
There is a wide range of potential applications for such a device, as demonstrated in the following video:
In this video, I use a mere 9V battery from my smoke detector to provide candle light in my dining room during the hurricane Sandy power outage this past fall.
So what exactly drives the coil?
A handful of components are responsible for the "magic" behind this circuit. Any DC source fed to V + and - as low as 5v 100ma can power these circuits. Let's say you wanted to use your laptop charger to power the coil. Average current draw from your average 19V laptop charger would be 600mA(or less) at 19V. The charger can provide about 4 amps (depending on the type of laptop charger) but in reality it needs less than one amp. So any DC source to about 30V at 1A can be considered safe with a good heat sink on the transistor.
The final product will consist of 5 main components, each will be interchangeable with different lengths of L2.
Toroid: The top load of the solid state Tesla coil. This is the antenna through which the majority of the power will be out-put from. It looks like a coil, however both ends of the wire are soldered together, making sure a voltage difference of 0V across it. The more copper on the toroid, within reason, generally will improve the output distance of the coil. The Tesla coil will in fact function without a torrid, however the output will be dramatically decreased. The wire toroid design may be substituted for one of a more traditional design, or may appear different than in the videos, but will serve the same function in the end. This is also a testament to the robustness and flexibility of the circuit overall.
L2: The L2 can vary in the number of windings from 500 turns all the way up to 2500 turns and beyond. The more turns on L2, the higher the final output voltage, and the longer range you should expect from your Tesla Tronix Tesla coil. Wire, when stretched out in length, has a resistance. Too many windings, and the circuit will not perform optimally. 2500 turns is approaching the upper limit, but winding a larger one and experimenting with it couldn't hurt! All Tesla Tronix L2s will be lacquer coated for durability, and to prevent ambient temperature differences from unwinding the coil due to expansion and contraction.
L1: The L1 also dictates the final output of the coil. The fewer the number of windings, the better for this coil. As low as 4 turns on the L1 have been effective with a 2500 turn L2. Too few turns for too large a coil will result in difficulty in getting the circuit to resonate.
The board: As stated previously, the board that drives the entire circuit only consists of 4 main components: A resistor, transistor, and two diodes. There will also be terminals on this board for the connections for V+ and -, L1+ and -, and a terminal for a connection from the base to the bottom lead of L2.
The base: A nice wooden base will be the platform upon which the erected Tesla coil will sit. A notch will be cut into the base so the circuit board can be oriented in such a way to allow a wide range of heatsinks for the transistor.
All complete Tesla Tronix Tesla coils will be fully tested before shipping. Batches of L1s and L2s and toroids will be paired for optimum performance. Considering that any particular board will drive any reasonable combination of L1 and L2, there is no need to have different board types for the different coil combinations.
Each individual component can be manufactured on an individual basis, then mated to the other 4 main components based on the order. A serial number will be assigned to the coil and placed on the 5 major components and the circuit will be ready to ship. For coil/kit combinations, only the L2 will receive a serial number.
These coils are perfect for the educational sector. Students can be instructed to assemble and document their findings related to these devices. The simple construction, design, and low component count achieve exceptional results, yet will engage students directly in a fairly un-known realm of technology. An anomaly as far as traditional electronics kits are concerned, a new project with exciting (and possibly limitless goals) will easily draw the attention of your physics, math, electrical and general science student.
If you or someone you know is an electrical hobbyist of any sort, and are looking for something new, this is the project for you! I have yet to find one instance in where an individual only stopped at one coil. The possibilities are limited to your imagination!
Everything will ship from Allentown, PA with all items aquired from the United States and around the world. Your Tesla Tronix Tesla Coil will be hand made in the United States and shipped from north east Pennsylvania. A small friends and family team comprised of engineers and skilled craftsmen is standing by to take initial orders. With your support, we will be able to take our concepts to the next level.
As with any traditional Tesla coil, the risk of minor shocks and burns are present. However, unlike other Tesla coils, this type is safer in the sense that outright electrocution is near impossible. However, This device does operate at frequencies between 540Khz to about 1.5MHz .
DO NOT use your Tesla Tronix Tesla coil near any sensitive electronic equipment while in operation, this includes but is not limited to: cell phones, MP3 players, laptops, tablets, cameras, computers or any other low voltage or electrostatic sensitive devices.
Tesla Tronix is not responsible for mishap or misuse of this, or related devices.
BE WARNED. YOU WILL HAVE FUN with a Tesla Tronix Tesla coil.
Risks and challenges
We have various distributors from all over the world for the specific components we need, and have tested several of these distributors and have had a 100% success rate for acquired items. In addition, the circuit and its construction are versatile enough that there are several interchangeable components should the supply of one specific component become interrupted. Bulk manufacturing processes for the L2 are ready to go, hand production of the circuit boards can be scaled based upon demand, however this is the internet and the best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. Our original group of backers can rest assured that their items will be received within the reasonable time frame allotted, and any setbacks will be directly communicated to all those involved with the project. If the demand exists, TeslaTronix will be continue to produce product on a more sustainable schedule. A website is in the works which will be a portal for all things related to these circuits, and other similar DIY projects!
Again, these are experimental devices. Extreme caution should be used when developing or running these devices. These devices are not intended to replace any commercially available product, and are for experimental use only.
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The international kit includes shipping costs. For our international backers, our shipping estimates were for much fewer than expected total packages to be shipped. Though not a promise yet, we MAY be able to accommodate a few extra goodies for our international backers- possibly extra transistors or other components. We understand high cost of shipping, and when the project finishes, we will reassess the situation to provide the best solutions for our backers.
At this time, it would appear that there is only about a 15% difference in shipping via USPS from my location to lets say Alberta CA, or to a destination in Australia.
As mentioned in the comments or FAQ, we know that international shipping is costly, and we are looking into awarding our international backers with perhaps extra components to help ease the blow for shipping. A $50 kit that can potentially cost $25 or more to ship in bulk leaves us with very little margin for error. From our perspective, it is best to over estimate and then over reward in the end if possible, than it is to underestimate and lose.
This is only the transmitter so to speak. Others have used bridge rectifiers successfully in part of their receivers. Check my website under "tesla powered house" mongrelshark, from Australia successfully charges capacitors from the next room over from the transmitter.
This is also the point of the entire project. Individuals will be able to design different types of receivers, ect.. to fit their applications.
Kits specified to be complete, are complete, and have the required components necessary for operation. 9V batteries will also be supplied where specified, however any DC wall transformer around 1 amp up to 20 volts (and higher) with a good heatsink on the transistor can power the circuit.
The reality of the situation is at this point, to guarantee full live support at this time would be unfair. At this point it would seem that there will be many backers, many more backers and individualized troubleshooting and support will be difficult. However, A website is in the works which will be a compilation of construction and troubleshooting techniques. After the initial dust settles, I will launch a store portion of the site which will include replacement parts including transistors, however all kits and coils will be sold on an "as is" basis, with no expressed warranty. Due to the nature of the device itself- being able to produce arching, and the ability to use various DC input voltages and sources, I cannot offer any type of returns because there is no specific intended use for these devices other than more research in of itself.
These are experimental devices, and should be treated as such. These are also simple devices to build; if a component may become damaged in the future a substitute component can easily be found. A compatible transistor cross reference list will be provided. Personally, I have not smoked a single transistor to this date, however there are other individuals I am aware of that throughout their journey have smoked a handful.
All that being said, as time progresses and the dust settles it may be possible to reach out to certain individuals/groups for some limited support, But as an initial backer you are actually becoming part of the first wave of individuals to lay their hands on such a product, and I would like a DIY community to bud from it.
Yes it is recommended that you not use your Teslatronix Tesla coil near any sensitive electronic devices. Even if it is off, it is probably not a good idea. Truth be told I have operated my coils near my computers and other things, and the results are not pretty. Anything with a capacitive touch screen (most cell phones now a days, laptop touch pads) will cease to respond and have to be rebooted. The LED lighting on my keyboard will blink if I have a coil fired up within a good 5 feet of it. It is best to use your coils away from such devices when experimenting with them. Placing your coil several feet away from sensitive electronics in a large living room should also be fine as well. Be mindful of your friends' cell phones when they visit, if you decide to show off the coil. Make them put it in another room so they don't inadvertently start tapping it when they are next to the coil.
The spheres included will be a 4 inch version of the ones featured in the video, so yes!
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All of the above + a kit of the essentials to assemble your very own Tesla Tronix Slayer Exciter Tesla Coil. One 2*3 circuit board, one transistor, 2 diodes, a resistor, heat sink, PVC for L2, 3 9V batteries and ample wire for both L1, L2 and C1(Toroid). Also 5 LEDs and an additional resistor for the construction of a tuning wand.
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- Band Name: Hail Mary Mallon
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- Release Date: Jun 7, 2011
- Summary: Mary Mallon, aka Typhoid Mary, is the subject of this concept album for Aesop Rock's side project with Rob Sonic and DJ Big Wiz.
- Record Label: Rhymesayers Entertainment
- Genre(s): Rap, Alternative Rap
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Jun 16, 2011Just as the two's previous solo projects, the music will probably not sit well with most hip-hop heads, but it's the perfect LP for each of their respective fan base.
Jun 16, 2011Lyrically, Aesop Rock and Rob Sonic have never been stronger, and they play off each other with a unique composure that's rare nowadays. The production from track to track varies enough to keep things interesting, but it unfortunately begins to bleed together after multiple listens. Still, Are You Gonna Eat That? is an amazing return to the scene for both artists.
Jun 16, 2011Hail Mary Mallon gives us one of the better independent albums released of the year. The artists' ability to have fun, while weaving a complex and serious narrative is the thing that only seasoned lyricists could pull off.
Jun 16, 2011These guys may not be back in their ambition-heavy fighting form on Are You Gonna Eat That?, but they're back to rapping just for the fuck of it, and that can be a beautiful thing to hear. And hearing the album, it's immediately apparent that Aesop is still a major talent, someone who can do whatever the hell he wants and get away with it.
Aug 4, 2011Long on spirit and short on hooks, it's an album whose main appeal is that it offers the listener a window into what one assumes musicians do for fun when no one else is around. [Jul 2011, p.91]
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MINERVA - Volunteers from the Minerva Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad descended on Minerva Central School May 20 to bring awareness of the importance of emergency first aid to as many students as possible.
Students from pre-k to high school seniors had the chance to participate in activities that promoted the need for good first aid and an understanding of some of the equipment that is used in medical emergencies.
The activities were all part of EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week, a national effort to bring awareness to kids and adults of the importance of good emergency medical care. Minerva squad members first visited elementary classrooms, bringing with them items such as stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, splints and other equipment. The idea was to give the kids some hands-on experience with some of the same things that EMS personnel use.
"Cool" was one of the most heard comments from the students during the elementary room activities. Fun things like coloring books, pencils, stickers and junior EMT hats were given out to all the kids at the end of the visits.
From the elementary classes, rescue squad members moved on to the MCS gymnasium, where they met with middle and high school students to talk about the importance of EMS followed by a series of participatory activities. The students were able to engage in three different emergency first aid scenario demonstrations: a serious bleeding injury, a possible broken arm, and a combination fall/head injury.
Students were genuinely involved in the activities, whether on the elementary, middle school, or high school level. From the most basic thing (like calling 911) to other first aid activities, students got a chance to participate in scenarios and handle EMS equipment.
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Nightlife in St. Augustine
When the sun sinks behind the city walls, don't think that the fun stops in St. Augustine! The historic district and beaches are filled with bustling nightspots to enjoy. For an upscale night on the town, you might visit a cozy wine or martini bar in the downtown area. If a casual gathering is more your speed, check out one of the many pubs and bars scattered across the city for a cold pint or adult beverage.
If family fun is on the agenda, you might enjoy one of St. Augustine's nightly ghost tours that run from dusk through midnight. Creeping through the city's dark past of history and mystery can make for a memorable date or just a fun night for the whole family. Haunted pub tours are available for the adventurous ones of drinking age. On warm summer nights and on most weekends, the shops of St. George Street stay open late so you can cap off your evening with an after-dinner ice cream or pastry.
Browse through our Nightlife listings for details and be sure to check out our OldCity.com calendar for specific events and happenings you won't want to miss!
Clubs & Pubs
St. Augustine may seem like a quiet city, but there is a vibrant nightlife offering entertainment to match any mood or personality, from biker bars to karaoke joints to sophisticated jazz clubs. Take in a martini along the bay, dance at a rooftop jazz club, bar hop on Anastasia Island with your feet in the sand, sing along with pirates in a tavern without electricity and test your beer pong skills downtown, all in the same night (if you have a designated driver!). If your accommodations are in the historic district, you'll find that many of the best pubs and clubs are within walking distance—eliminating your worry of who's going to be driving.
Night Tours
After sunset, the hidden mysteries of the nearly 450 year-old settlement come alive. Strolling along beneath the stars, it's hard not to think that there might be someone (or something) peeking at you from around the corner of that narrow, cobbled alleyway. By partaking in one of St. Augustine's nightly ghost tours, visitors can experience the dark periods of the city's past, from the Castillo's bullet-riddled executioner's wall to the room in the historic Flagler College dorms that Henry Flagler sealed off to confine his and second wife as she went insane.
But not all ghost tours are the same. Choose from an informative, scientific excursion with ghost detection equipment or a more dramatic adventure with re-enactments of a few twisted tales. Some tours are on foot while others can be taken in trolleys, hearses and even sailboats. These tours offer something to believers and non-believers alike.
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Stocks in Bombay rose Friday as market players ignored more troublesome inflation data. The wholesale price index jumped to three-year highs of 7.57% for the week ending on April 19, up from 7.33% a week earlier, due to rising costs for rice, milk, tea, vegetables and manufactured goods. Economists had forecast a 7.42% increase. Analysts in the region said that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh might be forced to take more drastic measures to tame inflation, or risk losing public support in the general elections next year.
"People now realize that inflation is expected to remain around that level. So, the same piece of bad news will not impact the market every week," said Daljeet Kohli, head of research at Emkay Share & Stock Brokers.
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Indian auto maker company Tata Motors (TTM) reported sales including exports in April fell 5.8% to 38,149 units, vs. 40,486 units in the same month a year earlier, due to falling demand for passenger cars. Passenger car sales in April declined 12% to 14,843 units, while commercial vehicles jumped 7% to 21,001 units. American depositary shares of TTM rose 1% to $17.15. Infosys Technologies (INFY - Get Report), a leading information technology firm in India, announced it might be forced to change its name in France after a civil court ruled on April 15 that its name infringes on the trademark and corporate identity of French firm Infosys France. The company said it will appeal the ruling and has sought a stay on the decision, but failure to obtain a stay on the ruling, or an adverse final decision, might force the company to change its name and could damage its operations in France. Shares of INFY advanced 1.5% to $44.94. Indian banking giant ICICI Bank (IBN) announced it isn't in a hurry to sell a stake in its securities division and will wait for the right time to do so, according to Chief Executive K.V. Kamath. The bank plans to raise $1 billion by selling up to a 15% stake in its investment banking and brokerage division ICICI Securities Ltd., in a sale of shares to the public and select strategic investors. Shares of IBN traded up 2.5% to $46.90. Leading the pack among Indian ADRs Friday were, Rediff.com (REDF), which added 5.3% to $9.20; Satyam Computer (SAY), which advanced 4.5% to $27.18; and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam (MTE), which closed higher by 3% to $5.76. Be sure to check out the Far East Portfolio at Stockpickr.com every night to find out which stocks in India and China are making big moves and announcing major news.China Recap
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Crispy Potato-Parmesan Galette
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Buttery russet or Yukon gold potatoes pair perfectly with Parmesan cheese in this savory galette.
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Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories | 200 |
Total Fat | 7g |
Saturated Fat | -- |
Cholesterol | -- |
Sodium | -- |
Total Carbohydrate | 28g |
Dietary Fiber | -- |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 6g |
Calcium | -- |
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Serves: 10
Yields: 10 servings
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 53 min
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- 3/4 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) grated fresh nutmeg
- 5 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter, melted
- 3.5 pound(s) russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled, thinly sliced (1/8-inch)
- 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
- Heat oven to 425°F. Stir together salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Put 2 tablespoons of the butter in a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet; swirl skillet to coat sides with butter.
- Arrange 2 layers of potato slices slightly overlapping in skillet, beginning at the outside edge and working inward. Sprinkle with 1/4 of the salt mixture; drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the butter, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the cheese, being careful to keep the cheese away from the sides of the skillet. Add 2 more layers of potatoes, arranging the potato slices to keep the top surface level. Sprinkle with 1/4 of the salt mixture; drizzle with 2 teaspoons of the butter, then sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the cheese. Repeat layering until all ingredients are added.
- Heat the skillet with the potatoes over medium heat until very hot. Cook 3 minutes, shaking skillet occasionally. Remove from heat; cover with lid or nonstick foil. Bake 25 minutes. Remove lid or foil and bake 25 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and top is golden. Remove from heat; let sit 5 minutes. Run a rubber spatula along sides of skillet to loosen potatoes. Top skillet with a platter; carefully invert potatoes onto platter.
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