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I've got a 100 ton ticket, I can imagine what's going through your mind.
All I can think of is what a great guy you are to do this. If something goes haywire and you loose your ticket, I'm going to burn mine.
Yea, you might go aground, have a minor injury, or scratch something, but some things in life are more important, and in my opinion the risks involved are minor compared to the benefit you are bringing to your friends.
Life is short...thank you for making a difference.
That is a good point and you know I've thought of it.
I don't even bring my book.
Since I'm not getting paid this is not a USCG regulated trip, as far as I know.
I don't know what I would have to do to have my license revoked but I hope it is more than buggering some fiberglass.
I have a friend who I never was able to get to come sailing with me because he was too scared. He was bicycling ahead of his wife on a state park road when a car passed his wife, didn't see him and merged into his lane.
He suffered a severe concussion, passed out, and was lucky to live.
It is pretty hard to judge just what is dangerous and what is safe.
The lesson from the Icarus story is not about human failing.
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Far Cry 3
So rebels can afford high artillery weapons and vehicles but not shoes?
LOL WAT? Or are they trying to play the Native = barefoot stereotype?
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Look at a few videos from some of the worst parts of Africa. Yeah....lots of AKs.....not so many shoes. In fact....a large percentage of the world's population goes barefoot on a daily basis.
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Look at a few videos from some of the worst parts of Africa. Yeah....lots of AKs.....not so many shoes.
AK47s can be bought for a chicken or two in some parts of the world. They can be hand built. Someone even built one from a $2 shovel (I think he purchased some other parts, but he could have done it himself.)
So, yeah, very easy to get an AK47.
Most of Far Cry 3's story explains that various groups brought over weapons and usually left them there.
Far Cry 2's weapon degrading would have been a good addition to this game.
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Shoes don't kill as well.
Sitting cross-legged on the floor, 25 or 6 to 4.
This home protected by Nike. Trespassers will be kicked. Survivors will be stomped again.
Don't the pirates wear combat boots?
Through the hourglass, I saw you. In time you slipped away...
Some of them wear flip flops.
Like the Heavies. Body armor, a welding mask...and flip flops.
"Mistakes are just a part of learning. You dont become an Expert At Bandit Extermination without accidentally offing a few farmers, for instance."
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Like the Heavies. Body armor, a welding mask...and flip flops.
I thought you were making that up...but you're right. I guess I never noticed.
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Carol Meyrowitz, President and Chief Executive Officer of The TJX Companies, Inc., stated, "Our October comparable store sales, both on a consolidated basis and at The Marmaxx Group, came in at the high end of our expected range and were achieved on top of double digit increases last year. I am particularly pleased as October was one of the warmest in recent history, which was not conducive to shopping for cold weather apparel. With strong merchandise margins continuing in the third quarter, we now expect earnings per share for the quarter to be at the high end of our projected range of $.89 - $.91. We are in a great position to make the right buys and flow the right merchandise into our stores throughout the holiday season and continue to see opportunities to drive sales and margins in the fourth quarter." The TJX Companies, Inc. is the leading off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions in the U.S. and worldwide. The Company operates 919 T.J. 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Parks Department spokesman Zachary Feder told the Chronicle on Tuesday that the unusually heavy rains clogged the pond's drainage system, causing the flooding. Feder noted that his agency regularly cleans out the lines and also skims leaves off the surface to prevent clogging.
"Our plumbers have been working to clear them, and today the lines are being pumped out by a sewer truck," he said Tuesday. "With this work going on, the lake's aerator pumps were temporarily turned off, which is why the pump tubing is floating. It will re-submerge once the pumps are turned back on."
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The water's two fountains were not working and the smelly, stagnant water was getting worse. Ducks and geese left.
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Wohlgemuth said she visited the park Tuesday and there were wood chips all over the path where the water flooded with a park worker trying to get them up with a stick. "It's still a mess and I told him to use a broom, that he'd never get it up that way but he looked at me like I was crazy," she added.
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SUMMER 2012 summer mix PiCks P. 6 Crash Course in CounterCulture P. 12 Chasing the CheCkered Flag: inside nasCar P. 18 Flavor CuPCakery P. 22 Editors' NotEs Summer is the perfect time to take a trip or go on a journey: windows down, sun blazing, and the perfect soundtrack flowing as you face the open road. But a journey doesn't mean merely a physical one; it can also be the exploration of an idea or simply trying something new. In 1964, Ken Kesey, author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, inspired by Jack Kerouac's On the Road, decided to take a cross-country road trip with friends, The Merry Pranksters. They bought a school bus, spattered it with color, set off, and made it a few miles before they ran out of gas. Not deterred, but in great spirits, they refueled and continued, adventurous and free, beginning the counterculture of the 60's and idea of "hippies" and freedom as we've come to know it. Kesey shares, "The notion of us being wild crazies wasn't true. We weren't long haired and we weren't irresponsible. There was an American sense, and that's why we always wore red, white, blue, and flew the flag; it was to try and cool people out and say `Hey look, this may look strange to you, but get used to it. It's American; without it, we're a dead nation." Where would America today be without those groups of individuals who did decide to step away from society, those who broke out of the restraints that much of society puts on us? "...How do we break out of it? All you can do is experience this thing," Kesey philosophizes. So I encourage all of you to go on your own journey this summer: face the unknown, explore new ideas and locations, or step outside your comfort zone and discover something new. And if you need a summer soundtrack, well, we've got that covered too! Crash Course in Counterculture: Delve into the experiences that only the psychedelic hippie band Furthur and the risque Rocky Horror Picture Show reenactments can offer in this student's first-hand adventure. 12 Art Director: Brianna Breece Chief of Production: Stephanie Perkins Co-Editors in Chief: Nadia Kaczkowski and John Morin Business Manager: Rachel Mitchell Photography Editor: Joshua Eller Managing Editor: Matt Dippel Editorial Staff: Adam Bellamy, Shawn Gill, Imani Lewis Writing Staff: Nick Dement, McKenzie Edwards, Ashton Horne, Photography Staff: Diamond Dixon and Jennifer Lewis Design Staff: Danielle Frater and Brooke Basta Front Page/Live at HCC Photo: John Morin Chief Adviser: Claudia Brown Business Adviser: Joseph Cunningham Online Publisher: Tarah Wilson Print Publisher: Stockson Printing Company Owl Magazine is a student publication of Harford Community College. If you are interested in joining the staff, email email@example.com. 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Beauty on a Budget: Learn how to make stylish scarves out of materials you have lying around home. 21 18 Chasing the Checkered Flag: Take a left turn to this spread for a NASCAR fan's take on the world of racing. 20 Breaking the Habits of the College Routine: Stress from classes keeping you out of shape? Don't sit; get fit! 22 It's All About the Flavor: Find out what connection HCC has with local Cupcake Wars winners, Flavor Cupcakery. 23 Live at HCC: Find out what shows are happening this summer at HCC. WRITERS PHOTOGRAPHERS GRAPHIC DESIGNERS SUMMER AND FALL OWL MAGAZINE STAFF Musical Diversity at the Baltimore Soundstage: 5 Discover one of Baltimore's higher-end concert venues in this issue's Night Out. Email firstname.lastname@example.com for information n t with ester off righ m Start your se Triple your memory in the first 20 minutes! Improve your study skills through improving your memory! Enhance your academic performance and experience. Our goal is to make all materials and services accessible. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate, please contact College Life at 443-412-2373 at least ten calendar days in advance. OM C O'S G WH IN a edernlArena APGtF nioty College to di U uni Ctrerford Comm a Ha Help us decide. Tell us who Acts are being booked for the new, 3,300-seat, state-of-the-art APG Federal Credit Union Arena at Harford Community College and YOU want to see! Go to: we want your input as to who you want to see. www.harford.edu/arenasurvey Fill out the quick survey and stay tuned for updates and future ticket information. night out Musical DIVERSITY at the Baltimore Soundstage By Nick Dement | Photography by Jennifer Lewis | Owl Staff Need a place to go on those dull, boring nights? The Baltimore Soundstage, found on Market Place near the Inner Harbor, is the newest addition to the local music scene and a great place to find new artists. My experiences there have all been pleasant. The bar is open and, in the corners, there are neat U-shaped seats that sit as many friends as you care to try to fit. Also, the management is accommodating, and the people are as diverse as the music. This was my third time at the Soundstage for their Battle of the Bands. There is no set interval or amount of Battles. The last one was in April, but after that, there won't be another until after September. Each time the music varies from rap to metal, ska to R&B, and even solo acoustic acts. On my last trip, I saw the M.A.D. Rapper Project, Proven Eclectig, an instrumental jam band, and The Greek, which has a garage band sound. The diversity is one of the better aspects of the Soundstage; you never know who is going to get behind the mic next. The diversity extends to the fans as well. There were high school kids, older couples, and families with children all enjoying the music. All of these elements and ingredients create a sort of welcoming grab bag; nobody is excluded and everyone is invited. Size-wise the venue itself is much larger than most in Baltimore, such as the Sidebar on East Lexington, and has a more extravagant lighting system. For those who prefer smaller venues and the intimacy that accompanies them, the Soundstage may not be satisfying. That said, the Soundstage is still a swell place to spend a night with friends and find new music. "All of these elements and ingredients create a sort of welcoming grab bag; nobody is excluded and everybody is invited." The M.A.D. Rapper Project formed from the Baltimore hip hop band, BLOODSHOT. 5 musiC Summer Songs: By Matt Dippel | Owl Staff You're driving down a back road on a July evening, your best friends piled into the passenger seats. It's 85 degrees out, the sun is descending on the horizon and the moon is ascending to take its place. A light breeze rustles the tree tops and the background music provides the soundtrack for your summertime shenanigans. Every summer, I make a huge playlist consisting of a few hundred songs for the season, which then remains on shuffle for the next three months. I can't fit the whole playlist on one page, but I can recommend a handful of albums to help turn those lazy days into hazy nights with the best soundtrack possible. Soundtrack for Lazy Days and Hazy Nights Beach House - Bloom Baltimore based dream pop duo Beach House make some of the most tranquil music I've ever heard, combining the effects-drenched tendencies of shoegaze with ethereal piano melodies; this is star gazing music at its finest. At the Drive In - Relationship of Command A slightly heavier pick, this seminal post-hardcore classic is the album to spin when cruising down I-95 with all the windows down, screaming along with every lyric and chorus. One of the most energetic and vibrant albums I've ever been privy to. The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band The de facto summer soundtrack for anyone with a youth based in the 1960's, Sgt. Pepper's is just under 40 minutes of LSD laced psychedelic rock that will take you to another world. It's one of the greatest albums ever recorded, and resonates with people still today. Vampire Weekend Self-Titled Everyone knows "APunk" from the movie Step Brothers, but the band's self titled debut has ten other equally catchy indiepop tunes with pristine production and a warm summer feel. Explosions In The Sky - The Earth is Not a Cold Dead Place Another album for nights spent driving down back roads with friends, EITS craft some of the best instrumental post rock in the game, and this album is the one to put on in the background while talking. The band crafts their eight to ten minute long movements with the concept of build ups and climaxes in mind, creating some of the most epic "background noise" ever. Wu-Tang Clan - Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) ...And a rap album for diversity; you just can't beat 36 Chambers. So turn off that terrible R&B station and listen to some real hip hop, for your own good. Neutral Milk Hotel � In the Aeroplane Over the Sea Listen to the title track and "Holland, 1945." Seriously. Just do it. 6 CritiCs' Corner Peace, Love, and Crabs in Maryland Article and Photography by Will Martin | Owl Staff Before you start planning vacations this summer, you can have an early taste of the seaside! Located in Abingdon, Joe's Crab Shack has existed long before coming to the neighborhood, but continues to serve great seafood and service whilst proudly displaying their motto on employees' shirts: "Peace, Love & Crabs." Joe's maintains a warm, laid-back yet exciting environment reminiscent of an afternoon on a boardwalk or an evening spent overseeing the ocean on a beachfront pier. The restaurant is divided into three eating areas large enough for celebrations and gettogethers. One is an open-air outdoor patio while the indoor areas are decorated simplistically but should feel comfortable to beachgoers. The menu is simple but savory; I most recently enjoyed one of Joe's delicious signature Steampot entr�es, snow crab clusters flavored with traditional Old Bay seasoning. The dish also includes one-pound clams, smoked sausage and a fresh, Old Bay-laden ear of corn. Other dishes include everything from chowder and shellfish to burgers, fish combo platters, and the occasional steak almost all at prices ranging from $9.99 to $29.99. Beyond dining, the chain obviously cares very much about entertaining a younger audience. There is a tiny gift shop just past the front door selling a variety of t-shirts licensed under the restaurant brand, and a playground setup out back. So if you feel like a family night out with the look and feel of a far-off vacation spot, Joe's Crab Shack is just the place. Joe's Crab Shack, near Wegmans in Abingdon, has a fun atmosphere to compliment their crabs and seafood. Road Trippin', Music Playin', Life Livin' Adventure By John Morin | Owl Staff Through a kaleidoscope of colors, original documentary footage, and voice-over commentary, The Magic Trip thusts the viewer into the world of the cross-country roadtrip that defined a generation. Ken Kesey, best known for such critically-acclaimed works as One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, leads a ragtag group of individuals on a quest of self-discovery and enlightenment. The trip began at a time when there was a feeling of a loss of innocence, especially after the assassination of President Kennedy. Kesey hoped to experience and see what was real in life by traveling through America's "landscape and heartscape." What follows is a rollicking, drugriddled, poignant look at society's expectations and the human experience. Aside from an array of colorful anecdotes--including an LSD-fueled swamp march and a member being put under psychiatric surveillance--the film also points out some interesting historical facts, such as the CIA's active role in recruiting individuals for LSD experiments. Be provoked, be inspired, and have fun aboard the bus Further (a.k.a. Furthur) with this "eccentric, multicolored circus." The Magic Trip uses original footage to follow Ken Kesey, author of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," on a very 1960's roadtrip. 7 College Life Welcomes HCC's Student Veterans Welcome Back Student Veterans Social Friday, September 21, 2012 ~ 5 PM, Globe Patio RSVP: 443-412-2628 or firstname.lastname@example.com Tuesday, October 2, 2012 ~ Edgewood Hall Drop in anytime! Located on Lower Level of the Student Center Interested? Sign up in College Life Office. Special Notice: The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Mobile Service Office will have staff available on campus on Thursday, June 7, 2012 ~ Look for their mobile office in either W lot (across from Wa Wa) or the T Lot by the Susquehanna Hall construction Our goal is to make all materials and services accessible. If you need reasonable accommodations to participate, please contact College Life at 443-412-2373 at least ten calendar days in advance. Programs, unless otherwise noted, are offered for HCCregistered credit students as those students pay a consolidated service fee. Military Appreciation Day Veteran Study/Meeting Space Student Veterans Club Attend school in Harford County? Apply today. Free: Checking � Online Banking � Online Bill Pay Loans: Mortgage � Auto � Visa � Home Equities Home Improvement SATURDAY HOURS May 12 & 19 1-4 p.m. Call. Click. Come in. 410-272-4000 APGFCU.com 10 local branches Federally insured by NCUA Your Local Choice voiCes A SCREW `SuCCESS' whole world and lose his soul?" This is the point of writing today; it is a crusade against success. Screw success; there is something noble about living your life not consumed by material possessions. To me, it's all about being happy, truly and simply happy, that constitutes a successful life. Call this old fashioned, but that song by Montgomery Gentry, "Something to be Proud of" is a sort of mantra that many can live by: "Like a small town flag a-flyin' Or a newborn baby cryin' In the arms of the woman that you love, That's something to be proud of." It says, living life where you are, not taking any day for granted, and enjoying the company of your loved By Shawn Gill and Nadia Kaczkowski | Owl Staff ones is the definition of a successful life; it is a life you can be proud of. Inspirational lecturer, writer and mythologist, Joseph Campbell, shares t what point does one realize the dream of attaining extraordinary wealth and having more twitter followers than Lady GaGa is probably not going to happen? While most will come to this realization and, presumably, still live happy lives, the pressure to achieve "success" � defined by the MerriamWebster Dictionary's definition as "attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence" - pervades American culture. Media images of wealth, fame, and power bombard this society, and many are consuming it up; but Hermann Hesse, a poet, painter, and novelist once posed the question, "What shall it profit a man if he shall gain the "There is something noble about living your life not consumed by material possessions." in Myths to Live By that for some, "seeking the meaning of life" may be of help, "but it really only helps the intellect," not the spirit. Do not live consumed in ideals, words, definitions, and "what ifs"; follow the genuine nature of your soul. "Who is the most successful person you know?" By Sharon Rice & Imani Lewis | Photography by Joshua Eller | Owl Staff Roving RepoRteR Jonny Struble, Business Administration "Kevin Hert, member of my church, Trinity Church of Baltimore, a stockbroker and a millionaire. He uses his time to coordinate events for the youth at Trinity Church of Baltimore. Angelina Comando, Mass Communications "My Mass Comm teachers � They do what they love and they are active in their field, as well." Justin McDowell, Mass Communications "My pastor. He is a great example to the young men in his community concerning how to behave. He is very successful financially, as well. Matt Erins, General Studies "My father. Thirty years ago, he was working for $1.20/hour and now he is working as the president of his company. He's worked his butt off and has relied on himself for every single dollar he has earned." 9 voiCes When caRing foR YouR pets takes a back seat By Stephanie Perkins | Photography by John Morin | Owl Staff For just about all of us who watch too much television, especially late at night, we've seen the commercial about donating to the SPCA. For those who haven't, it's basically a sad song set to pictures of rescued animals that have been abused. While many of the portrayed animals have been beaten, malnourished, and overall neglected, there are other ways people mistreat their pets that are not necessarily considered abuse. You know that really cute Border Collie puppy you saw? Unless you're a very experienced dog owner, you will have a hard time training this dog among others according to trainpetdog.com. Many animals, while they may be cute, have different needs from breed to breed. Once that puppy grows up, it's not going to have enough room to exercise and let out its natural energy if you're living in an apartment. Domesticated animals that don't have the tools to let out their energy, whether it's a scratching post or an active owner, can develop behavioral problems that will destroy your property and sanity. For the sake of all animals, please do your research before bringing a pet home and realizing you cannot take care of it. Socialites love dressing up their dog like it's a large, furry Barbie. While this isn't necessarily abuse, it isn't right for most animals. I say most because if you have a small or hairless pet, it will need to be dressed for extreme weather to prevent sickness, including skin conditions. Otherwise, please don't dress up your pet. It is possible that animals wearing clothes can have allergic reactions to the fabrics or enough friction from the clothes rubbing up against "EvEry animal dEsErvEs To bE TrEaTEd wiTh dEcEncy." their skin to cause irritation. Also, if the animal has to adjust the way they naturally walk while wearing outfits, over time, they can develop hip or back injuries. When driving out to my favorite restaurant, I'm not thinking to bring my dog along so she can stay in the car while I stuff my face. Unfortunately, I have seen this happen. When I worked at a restaurant, I was coming onto my shift when I realized there was a dog barking inside of a car. I was able to keep an eye on the dog from my counter, and its owners didn't return to the car until an hour and a half after I arrived. If you need to leave your house and do things like go grocery shopping or to a doctor's appointment, your pet is usually better off at home. While some argue that they don't want to leave them alone, at least when they are in the house it is a familiar, climate-controlled environment. These sorts of things happen all the time. You don't have to buy your pet expensive food or schedule them an acupuncture appointment, but every animal deserves to be treated with decency. As a general rule of thumb, treat any of your pets like your best friend. You wouldn't leave your best friend locked inside of your car while you go shopping, would you? On a hot summer day, a car can reach temperatures of 120 degrees where dogs can easily die from heat stroke in only twenty minutes. 10 Community student spotlight By Adam Bellamy | Photography by Joshua Eller | Owl Staff From liFE To lacrossE: a sTudEnT - aThlETE's ExpEriEncE A student-athlete who loves to hunt and fish in what little free time he has, Ryan Cummings has supplanted himself as a key defender on HCC's men's lacrosse team in just two seasons. Simultaneously juggling school, work, and athletics may be intimidating to some, but Cummings admits it is very much a risk and reward system. When asked about the added pressure, he states, "Playing a sport has helped me connect more with the school and use my time more effectively." Constantly running around campus has allowed him to take advantage of the library and meeting with professors. Cummings' work ethic comes as no surprise after learning the best advice he has received from his coaches: "When the going gets tough, as long as you work hard and give it your best, you can't fail." This inspirational message is one that he will carry with him as he plans on continuing his academic and athletic careers at Mount Olive College. To Ryan Cummings, pressure, risk, and reward are all a part of being on the team. sTicks and school: a balancing acT Freshman Maddie Hewitt is one of the newest additions to the Women's Lacrosse team here at HCC, but make no mistake about it, she knows her way around a field. In her senior year at Havre de Grace High School, she was named Athlete of the Year, something she attributes to her teammates. "Playing on a team with girls so much older than me gave me someone to look up to. When I scored my first goal they were all so excited for me and my whole family was there too," she exclaims. But even she went on to admit that is not an easy accomplishment. "Women's lacrosse, as well as men's, takes coordination, strength, endurance, quick thinking, and teamwork." That's on top of the schoolwork that she needs to keep up with-something that she feels is key for students looking to join any team. "School needs to come first, that's ultimately why you're here." And that's an idea that Hewitt contemplates as she thinks about balancing her academic and athletic careers. "I would love to play after Harford; unfortunately, I'm not too sure if I can. Once I transfer, my education will probably have to take up most of my time." Finding a balance between academics and a social life can be difficult, but Maddie Hewitt handles it with ease. 11 12 ne might think the life of a writer isn't exciting; and they'd be right, if that life consisted of merely writing instruction manuals for assembling a 3,000 piece toy or commercial jingles for adult diapers (unless, of course, that's where your passion lies). But a writer must always be open to new experiences and willing to step outside his comfort zone. So when I was given the chance to write about some activities that take place outside of the mainstream, I jumped at the chance! CONTINUED O 13 "Are you sure I can't dress you up?" my friend Stephanie asked one more time, sounding a little too eager. We were preparing to leave for the Rocky Horror Picture Show revival, an entertainment staple for Rocky Horror buffs held every Saturday at midnight at a cinema in Newark, Delaware. The movie was released in 1975, and ever since, people have been attending time again the "Late Night, Double Feature Picture Show." I told her no, I was sure. Call me uptight, but I'm the kind of person who thinks wearing a skirt would be more awkward than amusing. And besides, I was going to church in the morning. Stephanie shrugged and then headed downstairs to get ready. While she was digging in the recesses of her room for an appropriate outfit, I met the other people who would be going with us. There was Stephanie's boyfriend at the time, Neil, her brother Andrew and his girlfriend Lisa, as well as two of her friends, Duncan and Mikey. None of them were wearing skirts. "So you're Steph's virgin, huh?" Andrew asked, smiling. In this instance, a virgin is someone who has not had the pleasure of attending a Rocky Horror revival show. As such, there is a ritualistic sacrifice in which "A the virgin will have to do some odd or deviant task before the show begins. Or more likely, they are the opening of the show. My face started to redden as they shared some real horror stories. About that time, Stephanie slinked back up the steps; an amazing feat in such high heels. She also had on fishnet stockings, a plaid mini-skirt even Britney Spears would find short, a white button-down revealing a black and red bra, and fire engine red lips. When we left the house, lightning flashed and rain pounded the streets. Along the way we picked up another friend, Juliette, lost Duncan who we were sure was following us, and nearly hydroplaned. But we made it in good time, and already there were people lining up outside. Some were dressed as casually as I was. One guy had on a skirt and a pink corset, an amusing sight when paired with his rather bored expression. After paying for our tickets, we stood in the lobby as a guy walked around yelling: "Where are the virgins?" The virgins received a "V" in red lipstick on their forehead, marked for certain humiliation. I looked away, whistling to myself. "Where's your `V'?" Andrew asked. I told him that I'd just prefer to watch. He handed me a white paper bag and said, "Here, take a prop bag. It'll make it look more like you've been here before." As promised, the show began with the virgin sacrifices. Two guys had to share a Twizzler and meet in the middle for a kiss. Duncan gave his interpretation of a Steven Erkel orgasm. At the end, everyone in the audience lined up in the aisle, legs spread. When two virgins crawled through, everyone had to smack their butt. The whole show was about participation. Imagine having your closest friends over and everyone is making obscene and wise-aleck comments while the movie plays. Oh, and there are live performers below the screen loosely reenacting what is going on in the movie. One guy behind us would shout things like "Riff-Raff can't hold his liquor," right before that character drops a bottle of alcohol. We also used the props in the white paper bag: a piece of newspaper to put on our heads during a rainy scene, playing cards when they're mentioned in a song, and toast for when Frank-N-Furter proposes a "toast." Real cute. We also moved our arms back and forth in time with the movie characters' wind shield wipers. Halfway through there was an "underwear run," during which I discovered one of Stephanie's friends had fishnet stockings under his pants. What happens at Rocky Horror, stays at Rocky Horror. hrooms and opiates...shrooms and opiates..." We had barely stepped out of the car and into the muggy heat when the man walked buy, muttering those words under his breath, trying to make a sell. The Furthur concert was being held at the Mann Center of Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; a much different venue than the 8X10 Room and other local bars I was used to. Formed in 2009 by surviving Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Phil Lesh, Furthur definitely catered to a different sort of crowd. I couldn't help but feel I had stepped back in time to the 1960s when the Grateful Dead first began their career. Outside the amphitheater area, the streets were crammed with stalls selling hemp necklaces, bongs, and Grateful Dead memorabilia. And, of course, tie-dye was everywhere! Concert-goers swarmed down the roads. Men for the most part went shirtless and either had dreadlocks or fairly long hair. Wo m e n w o r e peasant skirts or bikini tops and cut-off shorts. My friend Nadia and I roamed through parked cars baking in the sun and groups of people stretched out on the grass in the shade. Some were hulahooping, others smoking, and some just sitting around talking or playing music. I noticed several people were walking around with green balloons, occasionally sucking from them. The contents turned out to be nitrous oxide, and more than once a group of cops would find a contraband nitrous oxide tank and empty it in the street. It would hiss like a snake, its body frosting over. The crowds gathered as it was about to begin, bottlenecking at the entrance. Heat, sweat and body odor permeated the crowd; that and a fair dose of excitement. The man in front of me brushed his hand over his buzz cut, droplets of sweat spraying into the air. Once inside, we passed a stall selling drinks; alcoholic and non. The crowd broke free and covered the hillside, "S laying out blankets and going barefoot. The band took to the stage under a covered pavilion, and Nadia and I watched from the top of the hill. The first set included "High on a Mountain," "When I Paint My Masterpiece," and "Reuben and Cherise." Everyone was swaying, dancing, smoking, laughing and talking with fellow audiencegoers--strangers--as if they'd known each other for years. When they played "Man Smart (Women Smarter)," two middle-aged women began to dance with Nadia, throwing me a meaningful look whenever they chanted "That's right/ The women are smarter/ The women are smarter/ That's right!" The musicianship and performance was phenomenal, as expected. For the encore we walked to the covered pavilion onto a balcony that overlooked the stage. They covered Led Zeppelin's "Fool in the Rain" and then ended with "One More Saturday Night"--a rousing finish to an already exciting day. Multicolored lights flashing and sweeping the pavilion seemed to make Bob Weir's white hair glow wildly. The experience was mainly shaped by the energy of the night--between the band, the music, and the people. There was an excitement and a joy that rippled through the crowd and multiplied whenever someone sang back the chorus to a song or danced their heart out. Nadia put it best when she described the day as everyone "having a genuinely great time [and] watching everyone else do likewise is a pretty unifying and freeing feeling. Sometimes, I want to experience that for days and days and days. Despite the heat, the music and crowd were enjoyably and wonderfully on. Everyone got way into it, down deep, they felt it. I felt it; did you feel it?" And you know what? I did. n retrospect, however, neither experience was as crazy as I thought it would be. Everyone was very nice and it was interesting to see life from different perspectives. If anything, it made me reevaluate how I view people who do not share my personal tastes or beliefs. It's also given me more confidence to try new things--a requisite for intrepid reporters who live on the edge! 15 Complete your degree at READY TOTRANSFER STEVENSON UNIVERSITY Scholarships up to $16,000 annually Career-focused programs & a 96% job placement rate Small classes and individual attention Transfer students account for one-third of Stevenson's student body. From admissions to academics, SU is dedicated to serving students like you. Schedule a visit today at 410-486-7001 100 Campus Circle, Owings Mills, Maryland 21117 www.stevenson.edu Yellow Ribbon Participant Earn Your Degree Faster! 2012 SUMMER SESSIONS May 29 - June 29 June 11 - August 3 8-week session 1st 5-week session Thanks for the feedback! May 29 - August 3 July 2 - August 3 2nd 5-week session 10-week session Call 443-412-2000 to register. THE POWER TO MAKE YOUR SUMMER COUNT Achieve more. 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Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Beach Volleyball Boxing Canoe Slalom Canoe Sprint Cycling � BMX Cycling � Mountain Bike Cycling � Road Cycling � Track Diving Equestrian � Dressage Equestrian � Eventing Equestrian � Jumping Fencing Football Gymnastics � Artistic Gymnastics � Rhythmic Gymnastics � Trampoline Handball Hockey Judo Modern Pentathlon Rowing Sailing Shooting Swimming Synchronized Swimming Table Tennis Taekwondo Tennis Triathlon Volleyball Water Polo Weightlifting Wrestling going for the Gold: develop chemistry after only two weeks together, especially when they compete against one another during the regular and playoff seasons. The answer is simple: camaraderie. Of course, camaraderie is only a word, but it is also a key component when teams are striving to reach a common goal. Head coach of the men's basketball team for the 2012 Olympics, Mike Krzyzewski, one said, "A basketball team is like the five fingers on your hand. If you can get them all together, you have a fist. That's how I want you to play." This year, team USA's roster is going to be the most talented since the Dream Team. All of the players mentioned above bring ambition, talent, and dedication to the court every time. Competition for our country will be none, and you can quote me. Watching the Olympics gives you a proud feeling of how far we've come with the sport of basketball and how game diversity continues. The USA's basketball team has won a medal every time they have been to the games and still hold the record amount of gold medals. When you have the time this summer, be sure to catch our remarkable team in London from July 28 through August 12. By Ashton Horne | Photography by Joshua Eller | Owl Staff If you have never watched Olympic basketball before, then this is the year to tune in. Since the early 1900s, America's basketball teams have made their dominance known on the court. For the longest time, it was traditional that only amateurs play; but in 1989, the rules were changed so the U.S. could field players from the NBA. This change led to the assembly of the 1992 "Dream Team," arguably the most dominant team of all time in basketball. You might have heard of Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, and Larry Bird, just a few of the greatest basketball icons to ever play. Larry Bird has said, "Once you are labeled the best, you want to stay up there, and you can't do it by loafing around. If I don't keep changing, I'm history." Determination is what set the Dream Team apart from the rest that year. Everyone on that team had the most important characteristic in basketball: heart. Now let's skip to current day and view our roster. Team USA is coming off a 2008 gold medal campaign and looking to nab another one. With who, you ask? Well, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, Dwight Howard, and Kevin Durant are a handful of the superstars we have to make this a possibility. One might ask how twelve players are you most looking roving rePorter: Whatthe upcoming Summerforward to in Olympics? Shelby Aey Major: Criminal Justice "Seeing the USA Basketball Team win Gold." Linda Scott Major: Nursing "I love gymnastics so that's what I look forward to the most." Evan Aki Major: Business Administration "The Track and Field events because I run Track myself." Faith Frankenhauser Major: Elementary Education "Gymnastics and Swimming definitely. Especially swimming since Michael Phelps is from Maryland." 17 sPorts Chasing the Checkered Flag: Inside the High-Octane World of NASCAR Article and Photography by Joshua Eller | Owl Staff Young fans look on as the five car of Mark Martin passes by during the 2009 AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway. In Florida, there is a beach unlike any other. Here you can walk in the footsteps of legends and if you listen closely, you can almost hear the roar from the crowd of fans as forty-three cars race off into the turns. It's a place called Daytona, and it was here that NASCAR was born. Founded in 1948, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the second most watched sport in the country according to scenedaily.com. NASCAR currently governs eleven series and sanctions more than 1500 races a year. Not bad for a sport that developed around bootleggers running moonshine during Prohibition. From Daytona in February to Homestead, Miami in November, many fans cheer on their favorite driver while watching the races on TV. Still nothing compares to seeing a race in person. During race week a track can take on the appearance of a small city as thousands descend on them with some even camping there for most of the week. Many people ask, "How can you stand to sit there and watch people drive around in circles for hours." It's not just driving around in circles, it's watching as forty-three drivers race inches apart at speeds close to two hundred miles per hour as different strategies can lead to heartbreak like Mark Martin losing the Daytona 500 for a twenty-third time by just a couple of inches; or triumph like legendary Wood Brothers Racing and Rookie Trevor Bayne winning the Daytona 500 in just his third career start. HCC student David Bush says, "I always thought the races looked boring on TV. But then I attended a race at Dover. It's a completely different atmosphere to see it in person. It's amazing to see the excitement as forty-three cars fly by at two-hundred mph." Today the slightest error on the "Mountain Climbing, Bull Fighting, and Auto Racing are the only real sports... all others are just games." - Ernest Hemmingway 18 sPorts racetrack can have disastrous consequences. It can lead to terrible crashes like Joey Logano's car flipping seven times at Dover in 2009. Due to the safety of the cars, like in most wrecks today, Logano was able to walk away uninjured but still a driver is sometimes injured. In the 1980s Ricky Rudd crashed at Daytona, cracking ribs and bruising his eyes so bad they were swollen shut. Instead of sitting out, Rudd duct taped his eyes open and raced in the Daytona 500 and a week later won at Richmond. Last August, Brad Keselowski broke his left ankle in a crash and four days later won at Pocono Raceway. While NASCAR's top three series have not had a fatality since the death of Dale Earnhardt in the 2001 Daytona 500; sadly for racing this is not always the case. On October 16 2011, Indycar driver Dan Wheldon was killed in a In under sixteen seconds, a pit crew can change four tires crash while racing at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. and add eighteen gallons of gas to a car during a typical pit stop. Tragedy impacts the whole racing community and yet a week later NASCAR drivers strapped back into their cars. Carl Edwards puts it best when he says, "When you get in a racecar you don't think about that stuff, at least I don't. In 1953, Tim Flock Everyone prepares for the worst. When you get out there drove eight races with to race, you just go race." Ernest Hemmingway once said, "Mountain Climbing, a Rhesus monkey as a Bull Fighting, and Auto Racing are the only real sports... passenger in his car. all others are just games." But for the race teams and the millions of fans that watch them, racing is more than just a sport. For them, racing is a way of life. More than eighty-three thousand fans attended the May 2011 race weekend at Dover International Speedway. 19 Fitness Don't Sit; Get Fit! ho doesn't know the college routine? Come to class, keep up with assignments, work part- or fulltime, sleep when you can, and eat whatever is available. But it's our unhealthy habits that stick with (and to) us, even after the semester ends. In a nationwide study, the American College Health Association found that "three out of 10 college students are overweight or obese." Around our campus, however, Breaking the Habits of the College Routine By McKenzie Edwards | Photography by Joshua Eller | Owl Staff W many students are fighting off those freshmen 15. "Yogurt and whole grains," says Katie Maslanka. "Oh, and yoga-- it's one of the most fun exercises I've tried." She's tried lots of them, too: besides visiting the gym when she can, she's run her share of 5Ks. If getting to the gym is impossible, get creative! Andrew McKinley played sports in high school, but since school started he's had to improvise: "Park as far away from your classes as possible, then walk as fast as you can to them. It'll get your heart pumping." "If you have a dog and an iPod there's no excuse [for not walking]," says Candice Scott. And the simplest advice on campus? "Don't sit, get fit," says another student. If only we had a handbook with these kinds of tips. For now, just remember: If it looks unhealthy, it probably is. Make time for a healthy dose of exercise, too. Your body will thank you for it! Legs: Walk or Run Combine cardio with leg muscle movement to work your heart, tone your legs, and burn plenty of calories. Start slow at an easy pace for 15 minutes at a time, gradually building up your endurance. Abs: Bicycle Crunches Lie on the floor with your back flat on the ground, placing your hands behind your head for support. Bring your knees up and slowly move them similar to the way you would pedal a bike. Alternate touching your elbow to your opposite knee, but don't pull on your neck. Repeat four times in sets of twenty. Arms: Triceps Kickback Holding a 5 -10 pound weight with both hands, stand upright with your knees bent slightly (to prevent back strain). Raise the weight over your head. Keep your arms close to your ears, and inhale as you lower your elbows to a 90-degree angle. Exhale as you return to starting position. Repeat three times in sets of fifteen. 20 Fashion Wrapped up in Style: Do-It-Yourself Scarf By Andrea Monaghan | Photography by Diamond Dixon | Owl Staff Scarves are `in' right now as far as fashion goes, but they can get pretty pricey. At Macy's, they start at $14.95 and go upwards to $95.00. Now you can make your own for basically no cost! All you need is an old T-shirt of any color or pattern and a pair of scissors. Beauty on a Budget Here are the step-by-step directions to make your own scarf: 1 Cut the bottom seam off of the shirt. 5 Gather all of the loops with the knots at one end, but not all in the same spot, and grab the strip you set aside and cut that one too. 2 Cut the rest of the shirt into strips, but make sure they are still loops when you cut them. It probably would not be good to go any bigger than 1 inch or smaller than a � inch. It depends on your style; if you want more loops then cut smaller strips. 6 Take the loop you just cut and wrap it around the other loops so that it hides the knots and tuck the tail of the loop under the wrapping. 3 Gather the loops and stretch them so the fabric curls on itself then set one loop aside. 4 Cut the loops at one end and tie them so they are all different lengths. Group them by size. There you have it; your own homemade scarf! 21 Beyond CamPus All About the Article and Photography by John Morin | Owl Staff Chocolate-filled Macaroon. Red Velvet. Raspberry Cream Brulee. Mouth watering yet? These are just a few of the delicious cupcake varieties that have made Flavor Cupcakery in Bel Air the go-to bakery when you're in the mood to indulge your sweet tooth or cater an event. "I always wanted a shop of some sort, to be around pretty things," Shelley Stannard explains. "And, as a mother in the community, I realized we didn't have a high-end baked good. So I kind of put those two things together and at that point I was like `Oh my gosh, this is something I have to do!'" Jason Hisley, a certified pastry culinarian working in Baltimore, heard about the opening in his home town and decided to check it out himself. "When I tried the product, I knew it was a really, really amazing cupcake," Hisley says. "These were trained pastry chefs, not just home bakers who wanted to profit off of a cupcake craze. This was a place that was going to stay around." Together they made a dynamic team, and it wasn't long before the Food Network called about recruiting them for Cupcake Wars. As part of the process, they were required to create For this particular Cupcake Wars episode, contestants had to battle it out in three rounds, mixing together ingredients and embellishments to capture the whimsy of the New York City Ballet's Nutcracker. Hisley and Stannard triumphed in the final round, baking and decorating one thousand cupcakes for the opening of the Nutcracker at the Lincoln Center in New York. Since being crowned Season 4 Winners, business has been booming and the two have become something of local celebrities. "It's true," Hisley laughs. "I get stopped sometimes at stores, sign autographs, or take pictures with kids and stuff. But it's cool. It's really great when someone from your local community goes and does something and then brings that back to the community." And Flavor Cupcakery doesn't appear to be losing any momentum either. On April 12, Hisley made yet "These were trained pastry chefs, not just home bakers who wanted to profit off of a cupcake craze. This was a place that was going to stay around." an audition video and sought help from two HCC film students, Everett Glovier and Zach Myers. "They were awesome!" Stannard gushes. "They came over and helped pull the video together which was great... We would have floundered." another televised appearance, this time on Sweet Genius. Although he didn't win, he was one of the last two remaining contestants. They also opened a second location in Cockeysville on April 17. "We get calls from far and wide, people saying, "Oh my gosh, we have nothing like this where I live. Will you come to my area?'" Stannard says. "We're like, `Yeah, of course we want to come help you out!'" 22 With ten regular flavors and many specialty cupcakes made daily, Flavor Cupcakery is the perfect place to indulge your sweet tooth. Bel Air Community Band Sunday, May 6 at 3 p.m. Bel Air High School Free Admission An Evening of Jazz: Second Shift & HCC Jazz Ensemble Friday, May 11 at 8 p.m. Joppa Hall, Recital Hall #1 General Seating: Adult $5, Youth $1, HCC Students Free 4:48 Psychosis Friday, June 1 & 8; Sat, June 2 & 9 at 8 p.m. Black Box Theatre- Joppa Hall Room 032 General Seating: Adult $10, Youth $5, Senior (60+) $5, HCC Students $5 Hello, Dolly! Friday, June 8 & 15 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, June 9 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, June 10 at 3 p.m.; Saturday, June 16 at 3 & 8 p.m. Chesapeake Theater Assigned Seating: Adult $20, Youth $10, Senior (3 p.m. matinee only) $10, HCC Students $10 Gallery Exhibition June 4- Sept 14 Reception: Sept 12 at 5:30 p.m. Chesapeake Gallery, Student Center Free Admission Applied Music Students in Recital Wednesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Joppa Hall, Recital Hall #1 General Admission: Adult $5, Youth (17 and Younger) $1, HCC Students Free An Evening of Chamber Music Monday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Joppa Hall, Recital Hall #1 General Admission: Adult $5, Youth $1, HCC Students Free Canvases 2012 Saturday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. Amoss Center Assigned Seating: Premier (All Ages) $15, Orchestra/Terrace (Adult) $12, Orchestra/ Terrace (Youth) $8 Gallery Exhibition Sept 27- Nov 6 Reception: Oct 11 at 5:30 p.m. Student Center, Chesapeake Gallery Free Admission Grease Friday, Sept 7 & 14 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Sept 8 & 15 at 8 p.m.; Sunday, Sept 9 and 16 at 3 p.m. Chesapeake Theater Reserved Seating: Adult $20, Youth $10, HCC Student $10, Senior (3 p.m. matinees only) $10 Robin Hood Friday, May 18 and Sat, May 19 at 5:30 & 8 p.m. Chesapeake Theater Assigned Seating: Adult $10, Youth $8 HCC Adult Student Orientation Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 8:30 AM to 12 PM Student Center, Room 243 Scan to see a video of why one student was glad she attended the Adult Student Orientation "I Adult Students are invited to attend. 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Kobby Koomson co-founded Moonlight Café to reach out to young underground artists and discover new talent in music, poetry and the spoken word. Koomson and his partner, Sydney Sam, believe that creativity must replace financial gains as the main driver of entertainment.
"Our primary focus is to change the face of entertainment in Ghana and Africa in the medium term," says Koomson, "because entertainment here has become more of a financial thing than for the sake of the art.
"People go into it because they have talent and they want to make money. It doesn't come with the desire to do better than what is already there. There is less creativity.
"So we are trying to bring back the feeling of creativity in entertainment."
Moonlight Café is born at Kwame Nkrumah University
It all began three years ago when two college freshmen, Koomson and Sam decided to turn their love of music and poetry into a public show on their university campus. And with a shoestring budget they pulled out of their own pockets, Moonlight Café was born.
Koomson describes he and his former college roommate, Sam, as lovers of music and poetry. "I used to sing a little when I was in high school and I used to dabble in poetry, too," Koomson says.
A popular rapper, M'anifest, was named best rapper at the 2012 Ghana Music Awards. He sings for an enthusiastic crowd at Monlight Café event at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi.
They registered Moonlight Café with the student club at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and later on other college campuses.
"We do it for the students as part of the student club, so we don't need to go outside campus to get any permission. If we need we get it from the school authorities," Koomson says, "we are good to go."
Quickly they recreated their model on two other Ghana college campuses and with teams of organizers on each campus they spread the word to audiences and potential new performers through social media and on public radio.
Koosman and Sam had ambitions beyond their college campus and Moonlight Café was quick to be reproduced on two other campuses across the country. Through social media and public radio, teams of organizers reach out to far audiences and potential performers.
"We have teams on every campus we operate on, so fundamentally the teams on campuses go around doing publicity for the artists who sign up."
Moonlight now looks for new stars
"What we did in the first two years was to put on performers who are already known," says Koomson. "Popular and famous artists who get people to come to the shows.
"But this year, we have realized that the show itself has gotten to a point where it gets people to come either way, so we are dropping the whole concept of using star artists."
The new strategy is to focus on the upcoming artists so that we can build and develop their talent much better. Now they hold auditions for all of their new performers.
"It's really social media that help us reach them," Koomson says. "From time to time we go on radio shows and they help us go on the air to get new artists.
"And as long as the art is good and the talent is there."
The duo helps to create the branding for new artists and their shows to give them more exposure in the growing Ghana entertainment industry. Koomson and Sam want to change the face of the country's entertainment industry.


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2011 Fourth of July fireworks shows
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Los Angeles Arts Month
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Futa Tora and Got Rhythm at free show
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No: The Robber Barons did NOT "get elected"
The Robber Barons did not "get elected" here. Instead, they bribed, and infiltrated their way (using their wealth) into controlling the entire Election System itself, the entire News Media apparatus, and the entire system of public representation.
You aren't a slave to "the government".
You are a slave to The Rockefellers, The Rothschilds, J.P. Morgan, Goldman Sachs, Chase, Multinational Corporations, Foreign Banks, and unelected privately funded Think Tanks ... I say Screw Them!!!
They are the ones who decide what happens, and make all the Laws, and actually control the agenda of this Country.
Capitalism is designed to value pure profit over everything else regardless of the human condition. It is soul less, and necessarily leads to economic stratification, and a "class system". The people with the money always, always win (and/or they escape prosecution), and everyone else usually cannot possibly hope to compete against their money, and their power.
And the rich are always taught to want even more (even though they don't need it), and to keep ripping-off everyone else -- who lack the power to do anything about it.
So that's what we've got. CEO's make 365 times the amount of money as their own average Employees do. You think that's fair? I call Bullsh*t.
Screw the Rich!!
Yes indeed, they are the problem here!
They are the thieves, and the enslavers.
Jail Wall Street, and the Big Bankers.
The government is just a puppet Institution, with no power to overthrow the real controllers here.
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The journalist Jonah Lehrer wrote a book on how innovation happens titled Imagine: How Creativity Works. In the book, which was mildly controversial, he says,
"The only way to maximize group creativity—to make the whole more than the sum of its parts—is to encourage a candid discussion of mistakes. In part, this is because the acceptance of error reduces cost. When you believe your flaws will be quickly corrected by the group, you're less worried about perfecting your contribution, which leads to a more candid conversation. We can only get it right when we talk about what we got wrong."
― Jonah Lehrer, Imagine: How Creativity Works
The African Management Initiative learning labs are the embodiment of Jonah Lehrer's observation. The learning labs are tailored around conversations on how you got it wrong and how you can do it better. Correction is accepted, even expected and celebrated. The African Management Initiative, after extensive research realized there existed a huge skills gap in management in Africa. At the same time, management courses were too expensive for the average African. The result is scores of managers who recognized there was a problem but at the same time had no power to remedy the situation. At around the same time, the age of massive open online courses (MOOC) arrived. Finally, it seemed, management education would be available for everyone. However, as anyone who has ever taken a MOOC will tell you, starting is very easy, finishing is a very, very, hard task. Most MOOC providers acknowledge that about 90% of students who begin drop out.
AMI, through their learning labs have harnessed the opportunity provided by MOOCs and collaborative learning to come up with a new model of learning. AMI Learning Lab participants work through video-based lessons with support from an expert facilitator. They do short interactive quizzes and break into small groups to work on practical exercises. The course is practical, fun, innovative and top quality. Successful candidates are awarded a personalized AMI Certificate of Completion.
The one-day workshop is called 'Launchpad: Success@Work in 21st Century Africa', and aims to help managers and entrepreneurs become more effective at work. It covers topics like communication, time management, setting goals and influencing other people.
A facilitated session will be held on Tuesday 11th February 2014 at the iHub from 9.00am to 4.30pm.There will be a subsidized fee of sh. 4,250 per person (Ksh. 1000 down payment before the day of training and the remainder on the material date) covering training, snacks and lunch. You will need to bring a laptop and set of earphones with you.
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I am looking for a fast
queue implementation in Java. I see that
LinkedList implements the
Queue interface, but it will only be as fast as a
LinkedList right? Is there a way to have a queue that will be faster especially for
add (I only need
add and check for
Down the line I may also need a
PriorityQueue but not yet.
I am looking for a fast
Eyeballing the source code, LinkedList is O(1) for Queue.add, Queue.poll, and Queue.peek operations.
I hope that's fast enough.
If multiple threads are going to be accessing the queue then consider using an
Specifically an array-based queue implementation reduces the need to resize the underlying array if the existing array has sufficient capacity, thus making additions to the queue generally faster than
The flip-side is that
In reality, for single-threaded access to a non-blocking queue I tend to favour
If performance of a linked list was really a problem, an alternative would be to implement a "circular queue" in an array, i.e. a queue where the start and end point move as entries are added and deleted. I can give more details if you care. When I was using languages that did not have a library of collections, this was how I always implemented queues because it was easier to write than a linked list and it was faster. But with built-in collections, the effort of writing and debugging my own collection for a special case is not worth the trouble 99% of the time: When it's already written, the fact that I could write it a different way faster than I could re-write it the way Java does is pretty much an irrelevant fact. And any performance gain is likely to be too small to be worth the trouble. I sub-type existing collections to get special behavior I need now and then, but I'm hard-pressed to think of the last time that I wrote one from scratch.
You may want to have a look at http://java.dzone.com/articles/gaplist-%E2%80%93-lightning-fast-list which introduces
It therefore implements the
Start with really simplistic rotating Queue implementation with "C/C++ like" attitude and fixed size.
And then improve it.


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Tzipi Livni Gets Mixed Reception at J Street
Urged audience not to overlook Israel's security needs in the quest for peace
Why Is Biden Speaking at J Street?
Just weeks after the group, unlike AIPAC, wouldn't support a Syria strike
Joe Biden to Headline J Street Conference
Proof of peace process or proof of it not being an election year?
Brooklyn's Unofficial Mayor
City Councilman Brad Lander's coalition includes Hasids and J Streeters—but can he move beyond Brooklyn?
Do We Need a Pro-Israel Lobby?
Six prominent thinkers and activists make their case—and their answers may surprise you
Spinning the Jewish Vote
A bruising election keeps bruising
Explaining the Occupation
I've taught my children to love Israel. This summer, I tried to start a more complicated conversation.
J Street's New Senate Ally
As Dianne Feinstein accepts its endorsement, the liberal Israel advocacy group gets the gravitas it craves
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very convenient location , next to the bus terminal we used the bus to and from the airport, also very close to the city center, very helpful staff . We recommend it"
Room was smaller than expected for a superior room, but the service was excellent"
Nice place to stay in the center of Oslo, just a short walk from the Royal Palace."
We have stayed at this hotel twice. Last time the bed was not clean when we arrived, in addition the pillows was not at all comfortable. The water in the shower changed temperature, from hot to cold in "a second". Due to its location and otherwise good standard, we came back. This time the first, and second room we were offered, were not cleaned at 19.30! The temperature in the shower was better, but still changing. Must say we had hoped for more improvement after a year with guests!"
The free breakfast buffet was phenomenal. It had a great selection of foods and drinks and was very fresh."
One of the best positioned hotel in Bergen. Staff were friendly and beds comfortable. Would highly recommend this hotel"
Check in was nice and easy. Given we were doing a sunrise hike to Pulpit Rock on our check out day, we asked for a late check out and we were offered 6pm check out, free of charge - fantastic!!! Breakfast was lovely and great variety and staff were friendly and helpful. Very close to everything in Stavanger."
Good room in a great part of town. It was significantly cheaper than some of the alternatives."
Great place, conveniently located and very helpful staff! Just a short walk to old town in the port area. Room was nice size and had a big bathroom with a glass shower and rain style shower head! Normally the rain style shower heads offer nothing more than a drip, but the pressure here was great and you felt refreshed and clean! The breakfast was delicious and offered a wide variety of things to suit everyone's tastes!"
Room is rather small It is very well appointed with first class fittings and furnishing. The breakfast and the service is of a very high standard. Overall, it is a very good hotel."
good location, easy access from/to airport, only 10 mins. clean room, friebdly staff. no breakfast! no kettle in room!"
Great stay - room was very small not so impressed with having to pay for the gym"
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Charlie visits Yvonne and tells her that he did in fact win the lottery and that he will follow through on his promise to share half with her.
Themes: Promise, Luck, Choices, Money, Generosity, Ethics, Morality, Giving, Joy
On her 40th birthday, Debbie is in denial about the age is actually turning.
Themes: Aging, Birthday, Denial, Insecurity, Gifts, Giving, Relationships, Midlife Crisis, Irrational
This holiday WingKit focuses on how the best gifts are not things you can purchase; they are the opening of ourselves to another by sharing our heart, our home and our history with them. What is a WingKit?
Themes: Giving, Goodness, Humanity, Money, Generosity, Community, Riches, Gifts, Appreciation
Arthur and a feisty elf hurry to wrap and deliver the final Christmas present to Gwen before dawn.
Themes: Purpose, Goals, Dedication, Persistence, Excellence, Teamwork, Caring, Significance, Value
When an undelivered gift is found, Santa and his team decide that it would be too risky to make a delivery across the globe for just one child.
Themes: Gifts, Giving, Caring, Joy, Happiness, Dedication, Lost Sheep, Significance, Duty
Santa and his army of elves deliver presents on Christmas Eve with the smooth precision of a military operation.
Themes: Gifts, Giving, Mission, Righteousness, Goodness, Deeds, Grace, Christmas
When Toby follows Jesus' advice and gives away his favorite toy in order to get more in return, Toby is disappointed with the results.
Themes: Sharing, Greed, Giving, Gifts, Reward, Selfishness, Lessons, Perspective, Bullying
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HOUSTON A fire destroyed a southwest Houston home Monday and damaged nearby residences, Houston firefighters said.
The blaze started at about 1:15 p.m. at a house located at Cheena Drive and Cliffwood Drive.
Air 11 Video showed heavy flames and thick black smoke blowing from the roof.
It took more than two hours for firefighters to get the flames under control.
Investigator said the fire began in the rear of the house where a box fan was on the patio.
As a north wind carried the blaze to the front of the house, and threatened neighboring homes, the residents sprayed their properties with water.
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Black, Blue, Green, Red, White/Blue, White/Green or White/Red
6 Feet Long with Splices at Both Ends
A classic dog leash, perfect for your favorite Fido. Has a spliced loop at one end and a spliced on bronze shackle on the other for easy attachment. Made of Sta-Set and available in many different colors for the perfect match.
APS Belt
APS Belt
Black with APS Orange
XS - XXL: Unisex
These classic d-ring belts are made using solid nickel plate finished d-rings and durable, no bleeding nylon webbing.
APS Logo Embroidered Cap
|Show your APS pride, without being too flashy (see below for more flashy apparel). Comfortable and adjustable, does all the things you want a hat to do, shows off your style and protects you from the sun.
APS Logo Hat
Stone or Olive
One Size
APS Embroidered Trucker Hat
|For sailors that live their lives in a "burning ring of fire" we have the Black Trucker Hat adorned with the APS logo! Even the classic trucker hat deserved a make over!
APS Trucker Hat
One Size Fits Most
APS Nalgene
|Stay hydrated with the proven, durable Nalgene bottle. BPA free, the Nalgene bottle has been a staple of many sailors for years. With the increased amount of "clean regattas" we've made it easy to find a reusable water bottle. Complete with an APS logo, how can you go wrong?
APS Nalgene Bottle
Smoke w/ APS Orange Logo
APS Key Chain
|APS Key Ring
Black w/ APS Orange
One Size
Made from high quality nickel plated hardware and nylon webbing with APS logos these key rings will show everyone you share our passion for performance sailing.
APS Embroidered Camo Trucker Hat
|Need we say more? Camo upfront, tan party mesh in the back! Adorned with the "APS" logo! Give 'em a reason to make you remove your hat!
APS Camo Trucker Hat
Jungle Camo with Beige Mesh
One Size Fits Most
APS Soft Side Coolers
|APS Soft Side Coolers
Black with APS Logo
12-Pack, 24-Pack and 48 Pack Sizes
Some people think that having sails, foulies, lines, etc. with them is important when it comes to racing... but really, who cares about those things? The only thing that really matters is keeping the "refreshments" cold.
With that fact in mind, we set out to create a great soft side cooler to handle all of your pre-race, post-race or heck, even during the race beverage and snacking needs. Available in three sizes, it's a ruggedly built cooler that provides robust thermal protection. All three sizes have a shoulder strap and a small, built in accessory pouch.
12 Pack Size: 14" (L) x 7" (W) x 12" (H)
- Accommodates 12 cans or bottles and 1-8 lb. bag of ice.
24 Pack Size: 17" (L) x 10" (W) x 12" (H)
- Accommodates 24 cans or bottles and 2-8 lb. bags of ice.
48 Pack Size: 21" (L) x 13" (W) x 13" (H)
- Accommodates 48 cans or bottles and 4-8 lb. bags of ice.