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"A Little Missed Sunshine." By Amy Goodman
BONN, Germany—When first lady Michelle Obama started an organic garden at the White House, she sparked a national discussion on food, obesity, health and sustainability. But the green action on the White House lawn hasn't made it to the White House roof, unfortunately.
"Sept. 11: A Day Without War." By Amy Goodman
The ninth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the United States should serve as a moment to reflect on tolerance.
"Eve Ensler: Bald, Brave and Beautiful." By Amy Goodman
Bald, brave and beautiful: Those words can't begin to capture the remarkable Eve Ensler. She sat down with me last week, in the midst of her battle with uterine cancer, to talk about New Orleans and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Watch: Muslim Taxi Driver Attacked in Hate Crime Speaks Out
New York City Taxi Driver Ahmed Sharif and his supporters hold a press conference on the steps of City Hall days after he was attacked by a passenger for being Muslim.
"Rotten Eggs and Our Broken Democracy." By Amy Goodman
The salmonella outbreak is the most recent episode of many that point to a food industry run amok. Giant corporations, some with budgets larger than most nations, are controlling our health, our environment, our economy and increasingly, our elections.
WATCH: Amy Goodman on CNN's John King, USA
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"Mosque-Issippi Burning." By Amy Goodman
While the hole at Ground Zero has yet to be filled, as billionaire developers bicker over the plans, the "news hole" that August brings has been readily filled with the "Ground Zero Mosque" controversy.
"News at 11: How Climate Change Affects You." By Amy Goodman
Our daily weather reports, cheerfully presented with flashy graphics and state-of-the-art animation, appear to relay more and more information.
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers Tour Across the Country with the Florida Modern Day Slavery Museum
The museum explores the history and evolution of modern day forced labor in the agriculture industry and the long legacy of slavery in the food that we eat.
"Why Did Obama Fire Dan Choi?." By Amy Goodman
Dan Choi was an Iraq War veteran, a graduate of West Point and a trained Arabic linguist. I ran into Choi the day after he received his official discharge for violating the military's so-called "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.
"WikiLeaks' Afghan War Diary." By Amy Goodman
Wikileaks.org has done it again, publishing thousands of classified documents about the U.S. war in Afghanistan. The website provides a secure platform for whistle-blowers to deliver documents, videos and other electronic media while maintaining anonymity.
WATCH: Amy Goodman on CNN from Las Vegas, Nevada
Democracy Now!'s award-winning host Amy Goodman appears live from Las Vegas on CNN's John King, USA, Thursday, July 22nd at 7pm Eastern Time.
Part II: Kashmiri Journalist Basharat Peer, Author of "Curfewed Night: A Frontline Memoir of Life, Love and War in Kashmir"
Indian troops and police have killed fifteen people in Kashmir since June, sparking widespread protests. The Indian government has imposed a strict military curfew in the area as well as a media gag order on local journalists. The international community has remained silent on the human rights abuses in Kashmir. [includes rush transcript] Watch Part I of this conversation here
"Deficit Doves." By Amy Goodman
Getting out of the red is the new black. Deficit hawks have swooped down on the U.S. budget. This week, they attacked unemployment benefits.
Part II: Social Security Under Attack: Cuts Proposed, Higher Retirement Age Suggested
We speak with Dean Baker of the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Watch Part I.
Breaking News: Civil Rights Attorney Lynne Stewart Resentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Southern District of New York Judge John G. Koeltl decided today to increase attorney Lynne Stewart's sentence from 28 months to 10 years. Stewart was found guilty in 2005 of distributing press releases on behalf of her jailed client Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman, also known as the "Blind Sheikh." Tune in Friday for full coverage on Democracy Now!
"Haiti, Six Months After the Earthquake." By Amy Goodman
July 12 marked the six-month anniversary of the devastating earthquake here in Haiti that killed as many as 300,000 people and left much of the country in ruins. Up to 1.8 million people are living in squalid tent cities, with inadequate sanitation, if any, no electricity and little security, or any respite from the intense heat and the worsening rains.
"If Only Information Flowed as Freely as Oil." By Amy Goodman
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced new rules keeping the public, including photographers and reporters covering the BP Oil Spill, from coming within 65 feet of any response vessels or booms on the water or on beaches. Violators could face a fine of up to $40,000 and felony charges.
By Amy Goodman with Denis Moynihan
There is a vast military complex deep in the hills of eastern Tennessee called "Y-12." This is where all of the highly enriched uranium is produced and stored for the production of the U.S. nuclear-warhead arsenal. It was there, in the pre-dawn hours of July 28, 2012, that three "Plowshares" peace activists, including an 82-year-old nun, penetrated the facility's myriad security systems. They spray-painted messages of peace on the wall, poured blood, hammered on the concrete and were arrested.
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March 21 (Bloomberg) -- Madrid's regional government may increase the cost of transport tickets as part of measures to reduce its deficit, Expansion reported.
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Not to be argumentative, but what exactly is a "flawed" stroke vs an "unflawed" stroke? So many professionals on both the men's and women's tour have VASTLY different service motions that I don't get sometimes when someone says someone's serve is flawed. It's not like there is one way to do it. Different stances, ball toss height, grips, knee bend depth, back bending, torso turning, racket up with the ball toss, racket down with the ball toss(serena), hitches, etc etc.
My point is that as a longtime lurker here on the tw boards, I constantly see people pointing out flaws in other's strokes. Maybe they just hit it a little different and it works for them. Thank the lord we all don't hit the ball the same way.
Of course i agree that her jumping around during the motion is not good at all and she obviously fixed it, but compared to say....federer, aren't all of our serves flawed? I wonder what the comments of McEnroe's serve would have been when he was 13. Uglier than sin but it worked for him.
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The newly elevated Chief of Darul Uloom Deoband (Wakf) Uttar Pardesh, Mufti Fuzail-Ul-Rehman on Wednesday said after assuming charge his emphasis will be on maintaining the dignity of Muslim tenets in high esteems while issuing Fatwas.
He said his main emphasis on assuming charge on August 12 would be to observe some constraints while issuing Fatwas (edicts) from Deoband keeping in view the changing scenario.
Expressed concerns over frequent issue of Fatwas from highest religious seat of Muslims, he said it has undermined the dignity Fatwas.
Mufti told media at Malerkotla town near here that the letter of his elevation by Deoband Vice-Chancellor Maulana Mohammed Salim Kazmi was received by him late last evening at Malerkotla.
Muslim community would witness revolutionary changes in days to come, he said, adding Fatwa should be issued only in the need of hour. He stressed constraints on sensitive issues of matrimonial disputes emphasising its use only after hearing both spouses.
Rehman had served as Mufti-e-Punjab enjoying long stint after his appointment by Punjab Government. He scribed more than a dozen books on Muslim religion.


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Vietnam PM's future uncertain as communists meet
BANGKOK (AFP) - The political future of Vietnam's prime minister is hanging in the balance as communist party chiefs gather for talks overshadowed by financial scandals and economic malaise, experts say.
Mr Nguyen Tan Dung, 62, has had little reason to celebrate since the communist-controlled parliament formally approved his appointment for a second five-year term in July 2011.
Hit by a string of scandals and a growing list of economic problems, observers say his leadership may be in danger, although his removal appears unlikely in the immediate future.
Rising public dissatisfaction over slowing economic growth, resurgent inflation, rampant corruption and banking turmoil have put Mr Dung under growing pressure as the Communist Party's 175-member Central Committee meets this week. The gathering is likely to see "a showdown between the prime minister and his critics", according to Vietnam expert Mr Carl Thayer, emeritus professor at Australia's University of New South Wales.


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Faith Hill was the big winner Monday night at the 28th annual American Music Awards, taking home pointy glass statues for favorite female artist in the pop/rock and country categories, as well as favorite country album for her multi-platinum recording, Breathe.
The only other multiple award-winners were Creed, which took home favorite pop/rock album for Human Clay, and favorite alternative artist, and Toni Braxton, who won favorite female artists and favorite album in the soul/rhythm & blues category (see complete list of winners, below).
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The show, held in the Shrine Auditorium, opened with a rather odd production number from Jennifer Lopez. It seemed to have something to do with Paris, but Paris was exploding. It was also rather obvious that Jennifer was lip-synching.
The only standout performance of the night was Aerosmith's scorching version of their new single, "Jaded," from their forthcoming CD. It kinda looked like Cirque De Soleil gone horribly wrong, complete with a snake lady. But man, does that song kick ass! And how cool was it that bassist Tom Hamilton was playing a vintage violin-shaped Hofner, the same kind Paul McCartney used in the early and late Beatle days.
Speaking of Aerosmith, lead singer Steven Tyler finally cleared up a recent rumor saying the band didn't want to receive something called the "Award of Achievement," and asked Dick Clark to change the name of the award.
Clark supposedly said no, so the band supposedly said they weren't going to pick up the award, or perform on the show. The name of the award was then changed to the "International Artist Award," but Tyler said the name of the award had nothing to do with anything.
In the retrospective video shown before Aerosmith accepted the award, the band included a clip from their "Living On The Edge" video, which shows Tyler grabbing his crotch. Although the video has been shown hundreds of times on MTV, Clark wanted that specific image taken out. THAT's what angered the band.
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Run and Jam Master J of the newly reformed Run-DMC looked great for two guys who have been around hip hop since the '80s. DMC was absent from the show. According to Run, he was feeling a little under the weather. Hey, even hip-hop gods get the flu.
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Flecks of dust, falling seasonally, enable glaciologists to count the years down the ice core's length. Isotopes of oxygen, in minute air bubbles trapped in the ice, vary with temperature and so tell researchers how ancient climate shifted. Other clues — chemicals, surrounding geology, trapped and frozen vegetation or insects — tell high-altitude investigators still more.
The 59-year-old Thompson's assault on Puncak Jaya, planned for May-June 2009, will take his crew into isolated, mist-shrouded highlands seldom visited even by tribes in the area, across Papua New Guinea's border in the Indonesian half of this island. In 2006, a biological expedition to its uncharted tropical forests reported finding new species of birds, frogs, even a tree kangaroo.
The last scientific expedition to the glaciers took place in 1973, when Australian glaciologist Ian Allison and colleagues trekked seven days through the wilderness past gushing rivers and groves of tree ferns, with gear borne by a train of near-naked tribesmen.
"In the fourth or fifth day you see in the distance the sheer limestone cliffs with the ice on top, and it's really quite a sight," Allison recalled by phone from Australia.
Thompson should have an easier time scaling those 10,000-foot cliffs.
The mining company Freeport-McMoRan, operating nearby, has agreed to airlift his dozen-member team to Puncak Jaya's heights by helicopter, along with six tons of equipment — electro-mechanical and thermal drill systems, radar to gauge ice thickness and map the underlying rock, winch and cable, boxes to preserve core segments, high-altitude camping gear and supplies.
They'll find glaciers very different from those Allison saw.
Although ever-present cloud cover complicates satellite surveillance, meticulous research by Texas A&M University geographers has determined that the glaciers are shrinking rapidly.
"We're tracking their demise by satellite images," the university's Andrew Klein said from College Station, Texas. "If current retreat rates continue, they will disappear in a few decades. This is similar to what's happening to tropical glaciers around the world."
Puncak Jaya's Meren Glacier, one of five ice masses surveyed in the 1972-73 Australian expeditions, vanished completely sometime between 1994 and 2000, the Texas researchers report. In two years alone, between 2000 and 2002, the remaining glaciers lost more than 7% of their area.
The researchers estimate that since about 1850, as heat-trapping industrial emissions accumulated in the atmosphere, Puncak Jaya's ice has shrunk from covering 7 square miles to less than one square mile.
Michael Prentice, an Indiana University paleoclimatologist, or climate historian, believes temperature increases in the New Guinea uplands have far exceeded — "really out of sight" — the 1-degree Fahrenheit average rise recorded globally in the past century.
With Inape and Australian and Indonesian scientists, Prentice is organizing the project to collect and analyze existing climate data, and to emplace or upgrade automatic weather stations at sites including Puncak Jaya.
New Guinea lies on the fringe of the Western Pacific Warm Pool, a center of warm water that generates El Nino disturbances and influences climate from India's monsoons to the Amazon's droughts. Because of that, Prentice said, what the glacier ice tells Thompson about the region's past will help climatologists understand what lies ahead.


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A racing helmet is not like a normal helmet, it's a kind of protective headgear worn by the professional car or bike racers .As we all know that bike racing can be very dangerous it's a risky sport unlike other sports .Because of the sudden increase and decrease in speed the head along with the body is automatically forced to jerk. The car or the bike can lose control and skid anytime there would be no warning and you could even face death because of that. A case like this happened 1976 with a driver named Niki Lauda who was a world champion and performed in German grand prix race, his car got fire due to several burns on the fuel tank because of which he could not get out of the car, but somehow he escaped alive.
We have also seen that these days there are so many road and racing accidents taking place just because the precautions while driving were not taken; it's all the result of being careless. Wearing helmets can protect your head because the outer shell of a helmet is made up of carbon fibre and a thick coating of polystyrene along with padding which protects the head completely.
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I am Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional who is thinking and talking in terms of creating business solutions, not just building software systems.Creating viable solution that unites the business and IT on projects. I am a modeler of business processes using the process/workflow software to create process models which can be simulated, analyzed, and even executed directly by the business,helping the business executives in decision making by modeling/simulating "what-if" scenarios. The most important responsibilities of mine are to act as a communication conduit between the stakeholders and the team . I represent the stakeholder community to the development team and translate the business needs for them. I am usually perform the following on any traditional software development project: 1. Scope the system. Work with key project stakeholders and business people to formulate and communicate the business vision for the project, map out initial requirements and the scope of the project. 2. Interpret business Processes and needs. work with project stakeholders to translate their requirements into something that developers can understand as well as to translate the resulting questions that the developers have into something the stakeholders can understand. 3. Translate technical issues. Breaking down technical and architectural complexities so that project stakeholders can easily understand any issues that crop up. Explain what the developers are doing and why they need to do it, including explanations. 4. Spell out the project details and requirements. work with project stakeholders to identify, model and then document their requirements and business domain details. 5. Test and validation. Work with project stakeholders to validate their requirements and analysis models via techniques such as reviews, walkthroughs and play acting,writing user acceptance test (UAT) cases and be a liaison between project stakeholders and testing team during UAT. 6. Represent project stakeholders throughout the process. the developers treat the BSA as the 'customer' from which requirements, domain information and business priorities are provided. The BSA, in turn, will work with the stakeholders to obtain information and to verify decisions. My responsibilities are to: 1- Identify and model process requirements using Visio , Itp-commerce and I grafx tools 2- Identify and model data requirements 3- Identify business rules requirements ; and test requirements which includes many levels of testing. 4- Manage requirements 5- Help scope the project 6- Write use cases 7- Improve business processes 8- Design screens (or prototypes) 9-Write system technical specifications 10- Determine benefit/cost 11- Lead and manage projects I believe that my strong technical experience and education is making me a very competitive candidate for any Business process and system analysis position. The key strengths that I possess for success in this position include, but are not limited to, the following: ► My experience is over 16 years as business process and system analyst ► I have extensive experience in business & systems requirements analysis with detailed documentation using various methods like process flow diagramming, use-case/ UML diagram, ERD, Screen mockups and Data flow diagramming using Balsamiq, Visio and Smart Draw and multiple process diagramming tools. ► I apply my experience as a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt in Business process and software requirements analysis continuous improvement for business processes based on Agile/Scrum Methodology. ► I apply all the technical skills such as Critical thinking and Problem solving for identifying improvement opportunities. ► Solution-focused professional with excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills. ► Responsible, loyal, reliable, and independent with high level of enthusiasm and creativity. ► Self-motivated professional achieve results and have superior ability to coordinate and perform several projects simultaneously. Skills and Competencies · Strong writing skills · Strong logical and analytical skills · Excellent oral and written communication skills · Proficient skills in process and project management Using Agile and Scrum Methodologies · Practical knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean or other process improvement methodologies · Proficient System Analysis and Critical thinking skills · Strong knowledge of industry best practices · Proficient PC skills · MicroSoft Word .Excel, PowerPoint & MicroSoft Project · Database applications like Access, SQL · Strong knowledge of Screen Mockups like Balsamiq, Visio, Smartdraw · Excellent customer service skills · Strong presentation skills Please Review also My LinkedIn Profile :http://eg.linkedin.com/pub/sally-william/22/b84/9bb
Creative Design - Will, Imagination, Power
United Kingdom - Last active: 19 days ago - Tests: 7
Hi there! I'm Samuele, founder of Creative Design. I dedicate myself to a wide array of creative and technical activities: WEB AND SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ▪ Website Development and Design (Html, Asp) ▪ Web 2.0 (Php, MySQL - Forms, Forums) ▪ Website Content ▪ User Interface and Application Design (Visual Studio) ▪ 3D Interactive Simulations and Videogames (DarkBasic) WRITING (English, Spanish, French, Italian) ▪ Creative Writing ▪ Marketing Writing / Copywriting ▪ Technical Writing ▪ Translation DESIGN AND MULTIMEDIA ▪ 3D Modeling & CAD / Analysis / Simulation (Catia V5, SolidWorks) ▪ Engineering & Technical Design / Product Development (Die Casting / Injection Molding, Sheet Metal, Stereolithography) ▪ Graphic Design / Logo Design (Photoshop, Illustrator) ▪ Music Mixing, Composition and Production (FL Studio, Reason, Audition) About me: Skilled and versatile Aerospace Engineer with over 6 years of experience within Aerospace and Automotive sectors in Europe, America, and Asia-Pacific. I possess strong Computer-Aided Design and Drafting skills, having worked as CAD Designer and Project Engineer for prestigious companies which rank among the elite of European Spacecraft Manufacturers and Automotive Industries. My ensuing experience at one of the leading American Airlines helped me become an extremely capable and accomplished professional in the field of Aircraft Structures, Systems and Interiors Engineering. My latest assignment as Aviation Lecturer for a leading Singaporean Training Organization – partner of major Universities in London, Melbourne and Sydney – further reinforced my Aerospace background, putting me in contact with many of the world's biggest Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Providers and the most prominent Aircraft and Systems Firms in the world. Feel free to contact me to put my talent to the test! Creative Design: Will ➜ Imagination ➜ Power
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Developer, Researcher & Writer
Sri Lanka - Last active: 8 days ago - Tests: 7 - Portfolio: 8
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Stock Market Writer & Editor, Stock Analyst, Online Marketing Manager
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I have worked as a financial writer covering the small-cap and micro-cap segments of the US stock market, mostly the OTC and Pink Sheets markets since 2010. The equities traded on these segments are also known as penny stocks, or stocks below $5 per share. During my career as a financial reporter I have written articles and newsletters, maintained various databases, and led several educational venues about this specific niche of the stock market. I have also been the editor-in-chief and marketing manager of http://stockreich.com/ where I acquired additional skills in online marketing, such as skills in SEO and SEM, Adwords and Adsense campaigns, keyword research, Google DFP Small Business, FOREX, Binary Options and Stock Brokers affiliate programs. I also posses advanced MS Excel skills. I can share my skills and experience with those who need assistance in this business by offering the following services: 1. Consulting. 2. Tuition. 3. Newsletter campaign preparation. 5. Technical and fundamental analysis. 6. Financial content writing. 7. Basic SEO services. Choosing me, you can be sure that you will get high quality, timely work and will always receive special attention for your project.
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CA, Excel Financial Modelling, Equity Research, Financial Analysis
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1. I am a Chartered Accountant (equivalent to CPA in US) from India. 2. I have worked as Assistant Manager/ Finance Analyst in Closing and Reporting/ Financial Planning and analysis Profiles, in KPO Company in India. 3. Excellent communications skills as I have travelled across UK and US for Transition of Accounting work. 4. I have expert knowledge in Excel. Automated several routine works to ensure 100% accuracy and save manual hours which are costly. 5. I have expert knowledge of Technical Analysis of Forex, Stock Markets, Gold, and Oil. 6. Financial Modelling in Excel. 7. Equity research reports and equity valuation models on UK and US stocks. 8. Financial projections and proforma for start-ups. 9. Merger & Acquisition Models. 10. Analysis of financial statements. 11. Credit analysis of borrowers for financial institutions and banks. 12. Financial evaluation of projects in infrastructure based on cash flows, NPV, IRR, Sensitivity Analysis. 13. Business valuation. 14. Options, Futures and Derivatives. 15. Writing articles and blogs on stock markets, currency markets, economy and financial markets. 16. Collection of financial data from various sources such as annual report of companies, websites and SEC filings etc. 17. Statistical analysis. Besides I am Native Hindi speaker, Passion of Teaching Vedic Maths, Hindi, Sanskrit. Have got a team of people to do Data entry work under my supervision. Kindly see my work experience both at Odesk (online job world) and My Resume (Offline Job world).
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Hi, I am a professional, published stock market analyst/investor/trader who likes to do it all methodically and hence, I base my studies on technical analysis coupled with fundamental screening of investments. I love stocks and checking out potential short-term/long-term investments is a part of my routine. I also track Bitcoin on a daily basis to stay connected with the digital revolution. You can read my financial articles on premier websites such as www.stocktradingcenters.com and www.stockinvestingbasics.net. Employment:Past: - Maverick Alpha Traders as a Derivatives Analyst/Trader.


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Leah Renee stars as Alice, the married Bunny at the club with a big secret, in NBC's provocative drama "The Playboy Club."
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"I Was a Sixth Grade Alien," was her first recurring television role. Additional television credits include "My Babysitter's a Vampire," "Blue Mountain State," "True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet," "M.V.P," "Runaway," "Degrassi - The Next Generation" and "Snow Queen."
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Also a talented singer, Renee is currently working on her debut album set for release in fall 2011.
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To the outside world, Alice appears to be the perfect 1960s American housewife: a sensible, modest and thrifty partner to her husband Sean, who is a talented young politico with a bright future ahead of him. But appearances can be deceiving. In actuality, Alice is a lesbian; Sean is gay; and their "lavender" marriage is a carefully contrived performance to hide the truth of their sexuality from a world unwilling to accept them for who they are. A large portion of Alice's earnings from the Playboy Club goes toward funding for the Chicago chapter of the Mattachine Society, a secret national organization working to end discrimination against gays and lesbians. Alice hopes that someday she'll have the courage to come out to her friends and colleagues at the Club, but she has no idea what their reaction might be. It's only a matter of time before her secret gets out.


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In recent years the use of such devices have become increasingly popular; the increase in usage has also resulted in complaints from neighbors of residents using these devices regarding improper use relative to fire safety hazards or conditions potentially injurious to the public health. These new guidelines hopefully serve as a useful checklist for the proper and safe operation of these devices.
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All consumer fireworks are banned in New York. But if you cross the border to a neighboring state, oh say Pennsylvania, and legally obtaining fireworks and then bring them back to New York. What are the possible fines?


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August 19th, 2011 #1
Bryan Crow's Sketchbook (Sergeant)
These are my most recent studies since joining the Crimson Daggers on 8-10-11. I have only been painting since about May 2011. I took art classes in Highschool and did some sketching and that's about it. I still have much much much more to learn!
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Black Narcissus
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Nice work!
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August 22nd, 2011 #5
Beware of the Butterfly
Another life study. I really liked the colors and their level of saturation along with the contrast of the black background.
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Yes man! I'm loving the studies. Perspective is looking good!
August 23rd, 2011 #7
A silhouette and sunset study. It was a quick one.
August 23rd, 2011 #8
August 23rd, 2011 #9
cool updates ,are you a photographer ? kidding, the last one is somehow realistic! nice one
keep posting )
August 24th, 2011 #10
Thanks for the encouragement.
August 25th, 2011 #11
This study was about fur, armor, and more human figure.
August 27th, 2011 #12
Studies are looking good man, i think you've gotta also focus on fundementals and anatomy to help out your imaginative work. The screen caps are looking really good just remember to break it down one step at a time, maybe you could put up a step by step process so that we can see how to help you. keep it up
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August 28th, 2011 #13
A landscape study.
September 7th, 2011 #14
Mine Hat
An original work/study.
September 9th, 2011 #15
Did a quick 45-50 min portrait for my girlfriends friend.
September 14th, 2011 #16
An original work in progress. I used a picture of myself posing for reference and it looks a little too much like me. Going to have to work on that for next time.
September 24th, 2011 #17
An original concept/study. I used my self as reference for the expression. Going to have to work harder at anatomy so I can change features more easily.
October 2nd, 2011 #18
Freddy Krueger
Heeeeere's Freddy. I love October and horror flicks and thought, "What better way to start off October than start some horror character paintings?" This is all original except the character himself. I had a ton of fun doing it and plan on painting Michael Myers and Jason as well. We will see. The actual size is around 7200X5500 pixels.
I'd love to know what you think; good or bad, I can handle it!
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October 3rd, 2011 #19
i wish i had your patience!
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October 4th, 2011 #20
Lol, I'm one of the least patient persons I know! I still have to work on that much more. I feel like I'm always rushing to the finish and calling it finished before it really is.
October 18th, 2011 #21
Halloween Rob Zombie style
The last one is a landscape and the first two are Michael Meyers studies. I was thinking of painting a Michael Meyers but I dunno now.
October 23rd, 2011 #22
Pumpkin study
I put a lot of work into this study/original work. Hope you all like it.
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October 30th, 2011 #23
Well it's the end of October and I had a great time making some Halloween themed paintings. Too bad it has to come to an end but there are more cool holidays coming up I guess. I studied straw, hay, sackcloth, and lighting for this one.
October 30th, 2011 #24
wow, you are doing lot of really good studies. it makes me feel so inspired. keep it up! ;33
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November 1st, 2011 #25
For the kids
Here's a painting a did for my son. He loves the show so I made an 11X17 print to hang up in his room. I used a ton of mask layers for this!
November 5th, 2011 #26
Here's my latest original study. Studied cloth, eyes, metal, and hands.
I didn't work real hard on this one. There was just something I didn't like about it halfway through and petered out. Still good practice though.
November 7th, 2011 #27
The Sock Thief
Newest study/original work. I just had this idea for a fun little tribal monster so I sketched him out and he changed a bit from the original concept but I still like him. Can't you just imagine this guy being the cause for all you missing socks?
November 14th, 2011 #28
wip and study
Turtle study/original and a still life quickly done for a warm up. Not that strawberries relate to turtles but I think they like to eat them. Work work work, back to work!
November 16th, 2011 #29
Mah Turtle
A turtle? Yup, it was fun but difficult for me. On to more things!
November 19th, 2011 #30
A study I did on live stream today. I don't have any ideas for an original study at the moment so I went and reproduced something. It was still fun even though I don't really like doing reproductions right now.


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Change diet for better by choosing more fruits, veggies, whole grains
Been promising yourself to eat better?
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March is National Nutrition Month, so it's a great time to make changes in your diet.
To help you get started, we asked five local registered dietitians from the Memphis District Dietetic Association to offer their top three simple suggestions for changing your diet for the better.
From Dianne Polly:
1. Eat more whole-grain foods. According to the USDA, Americans eat five loaves of white bread to every one loaf of whole-grain. Diets high in fiber have been shown to reduce colon and rectal cancers by up to 56 percent and lower the risk of heart disease by 40 percent.
2. Involve your children in meal preparation and planning. Studies have shown that children who help cook and prepare foods will be more willing to try eating different types of foods.
3. Think nutrient-rich, rather than "good" or "bad" foods. The majority of your food choices should be packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients -- and lower in calories. Steer away from heavily processed foods.
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1. Fast weight loss is a myth. Diets that claim fast weight loss -- 3, 4, 5, 10-plus pounds in a week -- are likely just dehydrating you and making you feel really bad. Safe weight loss that spares muscle is at a rate of one-half to 2 pounds per week.
2. We all need healthful sources of fat. When we leave it out, we can be left feeling unsatisfied and tend to overeat. Fat is essential to bodily processes. It is needed for cell membranes, hormone production and energy.
3. Diets don't work. We are all born with a self-regulating hunger and satisfaction system. Chronic dieting interferes with our natural regulation system. The key is not a magic pill or diet. At some point, we all must learn to pay attention to the body's nutritional needs, add appropriate amounts of physical activity (that you enjoy) and eat by hunger, not by the clock.
Sara Estabrook:
1. Eat a fruit or vegetable at every meal. Aim for two different vegetables at lunch and dinner. Fruits and vegetables are low-calorie "powerhouses" of vitamins and minerals.
2. Eat every four to five hours. This keeps energy level high and hunger level low, and can help prevent overeating at your next meal.
3. Make it from scratch. Not only do you save money by cooking from scratch, but you are in control of the amount of salt, fat and sugar in every recipe.
Ashley Hofeditz:
1. Slow down your eating. Quit eating before you feel full or stuffed. It takes your brain about 20 minutes to get the message that your body is getting food. By slowing down, you allow your brain to get the message.
2. Make a meatless meal. Beans are an excellent source of protein and are also an inexpensive way to create a healthful meal.
3. When eating out, split an entrée with a friend. With some restaurant entrees tipping the scales at more than 1,000 calories, by sharing with a friend you will save on both calories and cash.
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1. Don't skip meals. Eating regularly helps keep the metabolism running and prevents overeating. People who skip meals tend to overeat when they do eat. If you eat a large meal in one sitting you may eat a smaller meal at the next sitting or have a snack, but don't skip a meal.
2. Eat breakfast. This meal triggers the body to start working and jump-starts your metabolism for the day. Research also shows that people think more clearly when they eat breakfast. This advice holds true for adults and children.
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Take your understanding to a whole new level with Pageburst digital books on VitalSource! Easy-to-use, interactive features let you make highlights, share notes, run instant topic searches, and so much more. Best of all, with Pageburst, you get flexible online, offline, and mobile access to all your digital books. The competitive athlete, whether amateur or professional, presents specific challenges to the massage therapist. To treat these individuals, the therapist should have a background in sport specific activities, be aware of the effects of training, and understand injury types and rehabilitation applications. This text describes patterns for sport activities (like running, throwing, impact, and repetitive use) and provides guidelines for applying massage to specific sports. Because athletes depend on highly coordinated neuromuscular activity, assessment and massage applications that address these physiologic mechanisms are covered in depth.
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- Comprehensive text covers all the essentials of sports and exercise massage making it the sole resource needed for massage therapists interested in specializing in sports massage.
- 450 full-color illustrations accompany procedures, concepts and techniques to enhance understanding and comprehension of each topic.
- Provides information for both assessment and management of connective tissue dysfunction.
- Covers general nutrition for fitness, with material on supplements and banned substances for athletes.
- Includes Autonomic Nervous System functions as well as fluid dynamics in circulation.
- Each chapter contains chapter outlines, chapter objectives, key terms, summaries, practical applications, and workbook review questions, so the instructor can build lesson plans off of this pedagogy, and the student can comprehend the information more thoroughly by completing all of the exercises.
- Included with the book is a DVD containing almost 2 hours of video showing the specific applications described in the book.
- Case studies integrate information and touch upon the family and social support of athletes.
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By Sandy Fritz, BS, MS, NCTMB, Director, Health Enrichment Center, School of Therapeutic Massage, Lapeer, Michigan, USA
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After her twelfth birthday, Rory checks off a list of things she is finally allowed to do, but unexpected consequences interfere with her involvement in the movie being shot at her school, while a weird prediction starts to make sense.
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i really enjoyed reading this book. i thought it was well written and it actually seemed like it was an 11 year old talking, not a forty year old TRYING to sound like a 11 year old. all in all, i really liked this book.
wendy mass does it again! im so impressed with her writing
this is a good book because it really teaches you the difference of wanting something and needing it. If you read 11 birthdays I agree that you should read this book. It is also good because you can relate to the characters in this book. If you haven't read it yet you should!
If you read 11 Birthdays, you should definitely read this one. It's a sequel, has Angelina, Leo, and Amanda! Same place, school, and kids! Just a different main character. -Katie 6th grade
I really like her name, for one.
Also, it is so cool that there are sort of the same people from
11 birthdays(which was also sn amazing book).
She gets in so many accidents though.
Read me!!!!
Also, it is so cool that there are sort of the same people from
11 birthdays(which was also sn amazing book).
She gets in so many accidents though.
Read me!!!!
this is an awesome book!
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Carter led the Mavericks with 964 receiving yards and nine touchdown receptions in 12 games as a senior.
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Family Dollar Stores, Inc.(FDO) operates a chain of self-service retail discount stores for low to lower-middle income consumers in the United States. The company is a member of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats index, after raising distributions for 34 consecutive years.
Over the past 10 years this dividend stock has delivered an annual average total return of 9 % to its shareholders. After peaking at 44 in late 2003, the stock fell all the way down to 15 in 2007, before recovering all the way to 40.
At the same time company has managed to deliver an impressive 8.40% average annual increase in its EPS over the past nine years. Analysts expect EPS to increase to $2.60 in FY 2010, followed by an increase to $2.95 in FY 2011. Increases in sales will be driven by expanding the current store count by 2%, as well as increasing same store sales as price conscious consumers purchase the company's value-priced assortment of everyday necessities.
The once cash-only stores now accept PIN-based debit card payments in most locations. Food stamp and credit card acceptance is also being rolled out.
The company has benefited from the recent financial crisis, as some middle-class consumers have traded down to its store locations for everyday items. Family Dollar also drives traffic through limited time offerings as well as stocking up on treasure hunt items which creates customer excitement.
The ROE has been hovering in the 18% - 21 % range over the past 10 years, with the exception of a brief dip in 2005 and 2006.
Annual dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years by an average of 10.10% annually, which is higher than the growth in EPS. A 10% growth in dividends translates into the dividend payment doubling almost every seven years. If we look at historical data, going as far back as 1976, FDO has actually managed to double its dividend payments every five years.
The dividend payout ratio expanded slightly over the past decade but remained under 30% throughout the period. A lower payout is always a plus, since it leaves room for consistent dividend growth minimizing the impact of short-term fluctuations in earnings.
FDO is attractively valued with its low price/earnings multiple of 16.30. The current dividend yield of 1.60% however is low for my taste. I would consider adding a partial position on dips below $31.
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Family Dollar Stores (FDO) Dividend Stock Analysis
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.(FDO) operates a chain of self-service retail discount stores for low to lower-middle income consumers in the United States. The company is a member of the S&P Dividend Aristocrats index, after raising distributions for 34 consecutive years.
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- AnonymousJuly 9, 2010 at 7:53 AM
Curious as to how you chose $31 as the buy point?ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 9, 2010 at 9:14 AM
Big fan here. I am curious as well. I assume you have an article on your methods but while I'm at it, I'd appreciate a link or explanation as to how you figure out your buy point.ReplyDelete
Been following DGI for a while myself. He was my inspiration for getting into the stock market. I really enjoy his analysis and use something very similar when I analyze companies of interest.ReplyDelete
I can't speak for DGI, but my guess at the $31 price is the current yield criteria. Personally I won't invest in a stock without at least a 2% yield. At $31 the stock would yield 2.06%.
Thank you all for the comments. I did use $31 as an entry price, at which the stock would yield 2%. Because this is below my minimum yield requirement, I am only considering adding a partial position at that price.ReplyDelete
The company offers some outstanding profit and dividend growth, which is an important factor in a dividend portfolio.
Or one could purchase a higher yielder like Kinder Morgan (KMP) and a lower yielder like (FDO) and be able to enjoy the high yield with the high growth component.
- AnonymousJuly 9, 2010 at 11:54 PM
Thanks very much for clarifying. Again, the blog is much appreciated.ReplyDelete
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My name is Julie and I have yarn inadequacy syndrome. I have been knitting for over 25 years, but just started in earnest (beyond garter stitch scarves) about 3 years ago. I started with Red Heart acrylic. Then I ventured to some Lion's brand cotton and wool. I have bought organic cotton for babies stuff. But that is about as far as I'll go. I'll buy a skein or two here or there at my LYS, but never enough to do a project. For my projects (more than 2 skeins) I always go to Michael's or another craft store.
My knitting is getting really good. (IMO ) But I hate posting it or showing it because I don't use cascadia or handspun or knit picks, or whatever the expensive yarn is. I don't want to say, well, this is TLC's cotton, or something like that. I feel like I am not an actual "knitter" because I don't use the "good stuff." Does this make sense?
Does anyone else feel this way?
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I just received my first order of Cotlin (cotton/linen blend) from Knitpicks. I'm making something special for my Mom's birthday and I finally decided to order some nice yarn for her.
Most of what I knit with is some kind of acrylic blend from Michaels, Joann's or AC Moore. I just can't justify the cost of the fancier yarns. Especially when knitting for my rambunctious little ones.
I also find achievement in using up the hand-me-down yarn that other 'failed' knitters pass on to me. Why buy new yarn when I can whip up some little things with the yarn I already have for free? It's a tricky balance for me.
I am gradually moving towards more natural yarns and some of the less expensive brands are starting to market cotton, linen and bamboo...I've only used Red Heart once in the past couple of years and that was to make a "bag holder" for the plastic bags that collect in my pantry.
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I don't know.
But then I have seen some inexpensive yarns that were really really nice. I absolutely love the Sugar and Cream cotton yarns. Also Lion brand makes the Wool Ease which I think is nice too. I picked up some of the Vanna's Choice acrylic to make a hat for one of my children and I loved how it worked out for me....
But then I go to the local yarn store and my heart just goes giddy for that alpaca hand-spun, or that to die for Merino that is so ultra soft and hand painted ...and yeah ok....out comes the check book. Every time.
It's my DH who is like "What! Don't you have enough?!" I have to always remind him to mind his own business and to go count his guns/bullets or whatever he's into a the moment.
Crazy mom of 9. A wife to one.
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I decided to see what the fuss was about regarding some yarns, and splurged on some Noro - I'm decidedly unimpressed...
My absolute favourite yarn right now is Elann Bamboo Fusion, and it's really not much more expensive than Bernat cotton: It's incredibly soft and squishy! http://www.elann.com/Commerce.web/pr...tID=&id=124278
Yarn has to feel good running through my fingers - acrylic sort of makes me itch.
ETA: My favourite project is this hat, and it only cost about $3 in yarn (single ply soft wool from Elann): http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Drea...-a-boyfriend-2
Amy, mom to E since April 2008 and C since October 2011, wife to P since September 2006.
One of the things that I struggled with as a beginner is the feeling that, in order to get good results, I had to replicate the pattern designer's details *exactly*. Seriously, my first sweater, I would have used the pattern designer's dye lot if I could have. There's this worry that if you don't use pricey yarn, you won't get good results, and it really absolutely is not true. Ravelry has done a lot in terms of letting people show off their yarn substitutions, but even most of the substituting I see involves kinda pricey stuff. I'm always psyched to see projects done in Red Heart or Caron.
Finally, good handwork is good handwork no matter what fiber it's done in. You totally deserve to show yours off.
Actually if anyone can lead me to an online LYS that takes paypal I would appreciate it. I don't want to use cash right now for yarn, but I'd be willing to try some more expensive yarn if I could find somewhere that takes paypal!!!
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That being said, most of my stash is made up of craft store finds also. And most of those I bought on sale. I have a few skeins of LYS expensive stuff that I splurged on, and several skeins of pricier stuff I bought on clearance (webs is great for this). A good chunk of my wool is Lion or Patons, both of which I get at Michaels.
I have a drawer full of Lion brand Homespun in my stash, and another full drawer of various acrylics.
I refuse to apologize for using what I can afford. I couldn't afford woolies for my little guy if I was paying $15/skein when a pair of pants takes over 100g. But at $4 or $5/100g, that I can manage.
In fact, I think the only thing I've made with "expensive" yarn was a shawl for great-grandma I made out of fingering weight alpaca. And even that was only $8/skein for 2 skeins. Far less than I would normally spend on a present for her.
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Actually if anyone can lead me to an online LYS that takes paypal I would appreciate it. I don't want to use cash right now for yarn, but I'd be willing to try some more expensive yarn if I could find somewhere that takes paypal!!!
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I've been keeping an eye on my local Craigslist, hoping to find a good deal on some nice yarn, but no luck yet.
Mainly I crochet to keep my mind foucsed so right now cheap yarn is fine. I do have to say Hobby Lobby is my down fall though.
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I do buy from the wool shop during sales but mostly buy from Michaels sales...I love the vanna white line and can get it 2 for 6 on sale...2 balls is enough for a baby sweater thats more then likely going to get destroyed between spit up and washing
My most recent yarn splurge was from here:
and I am very happy with the yarn
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If you are on Ravelry, look around at what people have listed on their Sale/Trade pages. Or if there is a nice yarn you'd like to try, look for it on those pages. Most people prefer to use pp, and you'd get it similarly priced or cheaper than a LYS. That is how I got my first nice yarn - that, and co-ops, for Peace Fleece, 100purewool, and Three Irish Girls.
I've done a couple here (not yarn, but other swaps) and really enjoyed them.
I thought this might be a good way to get more involved in Ralvary. Crocheting is quickly becoming my new obsession. I sucked at it for awhile, but am paying attn to what Im actually doing now and am getting much better. I also love that I can take it anywhere, unlike my sewing machine. So I've been visiting Ralvary a lot more.
Also I just ordered a bunch of yarn from here: http://www.littleknits.com/
They take paypal and I'm really excited to get my new yarn!
Off to look on Ralvary's sale/trade stuff..haven't checked that part out yet. THanks!
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I generally use Simply Soft for my blankets. It is pretty cheap. I get my yarn at AC Moore.
I own a few skeins of fancy yarn, but the name escapes me now. A friend bought it for me and told me to use it for my own baby's blanket, but so far, no baby, and no prospect for a baby So it is hidden away at the moment.
If I get a lot of use out of something or I'm making a super special gift, I can justify the price. But I'm getting a shocking bite of reality--knitting is NOT a frugal hobby!
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I do a lot of NICU and baby loss items, so Caron Simply Soft is the yarn of choice.
I will splurge on the good stuff for some items. I also do a lot of swapping for the good stuff . Then there is a good deal now and then at Smiley's.
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Thanks very much for those good words of advice. It might help to provide some more information. Our budget for a boat is around 65K-70K. I also see a lot of boats advertised as race/cruisers. We dont care to race. We are more interested in a large cockpit for ourselves and guests and a nicely laid out cabin. Safety is a major concern but we dont too often find ourselves out in inclement weather, but it would be nice to know, we were on a boat that could handle any situation we might face.
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HENDERSON, Ky. - Henderson's 15-year-old all-stars lost to Blue Lick 12-0 Sunday afternoon in the semifinals of the Ohio Valley Regional at Bill Heath Field.
Southeast Lexington went on to claim the championship with an 11-5 victory over Blue Lick in the title game later in the afternoon. The Lexington squad beat Eau Claire, Wis., 3-0 in the other semifinal game.
Henderson managed just three hits against Blue Lick starter Josh Exton, who struck out nine and walked one.
Tyler Mayberry was 3-for-4 with an RBI, while Luke Sivori was 2-for-3 with three RBIs for Blue Lick. Tyler Capito also had three RBIs.
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ArduinoLCD lets tinkerers add a touchscreen to their projects
By Dave LeClair
October 2, 2012
For all the Arduino microcomputer addicts who love tinkering around on really cool projects, here's something that will might help you bring those projects to the next level. It's the ArduinoLCD from EarthMake, and it offers an affordable way of integrating a touchscreen into your latest gizmo.
The ArduinoLCD is a 3.5-inch touchscreen with 320 x 240 resolution. Obviously, this is not going to blow anyone away with stunning HD visuals, but it will work fine for most projects. It has a 500:1 contrast ratio, which should create good blacks on the screen. The screen is also LED backlit, so it will be plenty bright, and is capable of displaying 65,000 colors.
The touchscreen features its own 16-bit GPU. It also has 4MB of internal flash memory designed for storing macros, fonts, and bitmaps. Conveniently, it comes with a mounting bracket, which should make it easy to integrate into your projects.
One of the main features that makes this screen an attractive option for Arduino users is the low power consumption. The device is rated at six to nine volts for operation and it draws slightly less than 200mA.
Interested users can preorder the device now, and it is scheduled to ship on November 11. The current retail price for the ArduinoLCD is US$79. EarthMake is calling this an "introductory price," so it could go up by the time the screen officially launches.
"Introductory" price? It had better go down or they'll go out of business, IMO. Weaseling on pricing is not a good confidence builder and is uncompelling as far as anyone's make/buy decisions go.
There are touch color LCDs under $50 (qty 1) right now that are Arduino compatible that just need a firmware driver and cable (or "shield" if you must).solutions4circuits
I love it! I'm building a whole new app with Arduino and as a busy open source developer I need all the help I can get. This saves so much time and puts me ahead of the curve with the big boys.
Thanks Arduino, what's next I can't wait.Jeff Wilson
A shield takes most of your pins and cpu resources. ArduinoLCD has a separate GPU that means a CPU for just running the LCD! This has the arduino on the same board. And this is much thinner then an Arduino with a shield. Actually a lot of technology for $79. This was one of the coolest new products at Maker Faire. I think EarthMake has a hit on their hands.Rick Davis
Jeff, the ArduinoLCD is not made by the official Arduino team.
Also checkout the 4D systems LCD modules with on board GPU. Along with GorillaBuilderz LCD shield for Arduino and open source GorillaBuilderz Arduino libraries.
http://arduino.cc/playground/GorillaBuilderz/4DLCDShield https://gorillabuilderz.com.au/shop/%C2%B5lcd-32pt/DaleEden


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The Sri Lanka Dental Association is the national and the parent body of the dental profession in Sri Lanka. Since its formulation on 06th December, 1932, the SLDA has been contributing immensely to the development of the profession as well as the welfare of the public of Sri Lanka. The SLDA website is aimed at addressing the needs of the professional as well as the lay equally.We hope the website will open up new avenues of 'Reachability' and help us continue the same.
I am extremely privileged to be honored to become the 82nd year President of The Sri Lanka Dental Association. The honour bestowed on me by the membership becomes even more significant as I fall within the first 50 persons in the long history of the SLDA since 1932, to become the President of this prestigious Association.
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