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**6 Years of Quality Customer Care!**
Hi, my name is Con Lemoine and I am the General Manager at Richards Honda! I am originally from St. Francisville, but I now live in Baton Rouge. I am a graduate of LSU where I majored in Mass Communication. Shortly after graduating LSU, I began working here at Richards Honda and have been doing so ever since!
In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, friends, and my dog Benjy. I also enjoy traveling and going to LSU sporting events, especially football!
My goal is to make sure that your buying and service experiences at Richards Honda are top notch. We take customer feedback very seriously, so if there is anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to let me know!
**5 Years of Quality Customer Care**
My name is Melinda Banks and I am the Service Department Manager at Richards Honda! I have been a member of the Richards Honda service team since 2010 and Service Manager here since May of 2014.
As Service Department Manager, my goal is to ensure that your experience with our service department is world-class from start to finish! If you ever have any questions, concerns, or feedback please feel free to e-mail me or contact me via phone at (225) 650-7575! I look forward to working with you soon!
**4 Years of Quality Customer Care!**
**10 Years of Quality Customer Care!**
Hi, my name is Julian Watson and I am a Sales Manager at Richards Honda! I am originally from New Orleans, but moved to Baton Rouge after my tour of duty with the Marines. In 2005, I wanted a career change so I decided to go into the automotive sales business. I chose Richards Honda because of their reputation in the community. I have now been with the company for over a decade and enjoy every minute of it!
I am currently working as a New Car Sales Manager. I enjoy helping my customers find a vehicle that suits their needs and wants. Making my customers smile is my greatest reward! Knowing that I am selling them a quality product that I can stand behind means a lot!
If you have any questions or are looking for information on a new or pre-owned vehicle, please let me know! I hope to work with you soon!
Customer Testimonials:
"I highly recommend Richards Honda. I am so happy with the Honda Fit I bought there. My salesman, Julian Watson, worked hard to get me just the car I wanted being sensitive to my needs, taste and budget." –Penny (Reviewed via Yahoo)
"Just want to say that I had a great experience working with Julian to find the vehicle of our dreams. Communication is the key, and we were completely delighted with the service provided, the emails and no "small print" to worry about. Thanks Julian!" (Reviewed via Cars.com)
My buying experience with Julian Watson at Richards Honda was such a pleasure. The price was right so I didn't have to go to Texas, as in the past. Julian gave a detailed explanation of all the internal functions of the CRV (very helpful to a Senior Citizen as myself). I appreciate how the sale was fast and smooth with absolutely no hassle. –"Hooked on Honda" (Reviewed via Cars.com)
"Internet sales person Julian Watson created a great buying experience, from his initial contact to the final sale. He answered all our questions and dealt with us honestly and fairly. It was the best experience I've ever had buying a car." –Steve H (Reviewed via Edmunds)
**4 Years of Quality Customer Care**
I am originally from New Orleans, but moved to Baton Rouge to attend college at LSU. I graduated from LSU a few years ago where I majored in Psychology. In my free time I love to play sports and travel.
I was a salesperson here at Richards Honda for over 2 years before I was promoted to the Used Car Manager position! As Used Car Manager, my goal is to provide you with the most enjoyable buying experience. At Richards Honda, we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the most upfront, transparent buying experience!
Why Buy from Me? It's simple…I'm more into helping you than getting the sale. I'm an excellent listener and I would never pressure you into making a decision that you're not completely comfortable with. Don't take my word for it though, just take a look at what some of my customers have said about their buying experiences:
"Kevin Brown is PHENOMENAL! He listened to my needs and did everything he could to meet my requirements for a vehicle at a price I could afford. He was very personable and helpful. I trusted them and I felt like I got THE best deal I could have gotten. The price was agreed on and never changed. I told them what I wanted and that's what I got. I like a company who is honest and caring about their customers…Hats off to Kevin Brown- A true gentleman!! -Jim
"Kevin Brown is the best salesman at Honda. I went in just to look & he sold me an awesome Honda Accord. This is one of the best purchases I ve ever made & it s all possible because of Kevin. Even when I was worried about taking on a new car note Kevin helped me in the financial department. Again Kevin thanks for all of your assistance I truly appreciated your professionalism." – Robert
"I bought my van about 3 weeks ago. My salesman was Kevin Brown and he was AWESOME. Before I went to the dealership, I was a bit hesitant due to the fact that I was a woman and I felt like I was going to get misused. That was not the case at all when I met Kevin. He answered all of my questions and I could tell that he was really there to help me and not hurt me. I went there just thinking I was going to look at vehicles and a few hours later I left with my NEW USED van. Although it was used, it was new to me. It even looks like a brand new van considering it is 4 years old. Richards Honda does a very good job with their certified used cars. Kevin made the deal happen for me and I can guarantee that he will do whatever he can to make it happen for YOU too. Thanks Kevin, you're the best!" -N.Washington
Hi, my name is Tanner Singleton and I am one of the Used Car Managers at Richards Honda! I am originally from Longview, Texas. I am a graduate of Texas A&M University where I earned a degree in Anthropology. My wife Missy and I moved to Baton Rouge in December 2010 and shortly after I began working here at Richards Honda!
In my free time I enjoy doing pretty much anything outdoors including photography and gardening. I have a wide variety of pets including a tortoise named Kaida, a dog named Avery, two cats named Sevens and Mia, a parrot named Audrey, and four snakes!
One of the many duties I have at Richards Honda is to take photos of all the vehicles on the lot so that you, the online shopper, has the easiest and most transparent shopping experience possible!
I am a longtime resident of Denham Springs. I reside there now with my husband and two dogs. I enjoy LSU football games (mostly the tailgating part!) and shopping for shoes or just about anything else.
I have been with Richards Honda since August of 2005. My department, the Business Development Center, can assist you with just about anything! Whether you are interested in trading in your current vehicle for a new one or you would like to make an appointment with our Service Department…we can help!
If you ever need anything throughout your shopping or ownership experience, please let me know!
**2 Years of Quality Customer Care!**
Hi, my name is Chris Pham and I am an Sales Consultant at Richards Honda! I am originally from New Orleans, but moved to Baton Rouge just recently! I live with my Grandfather and my dog, Me-no. I decided to have a career change into the automotive industry because its very rewarding to help people just like you! I chose Richards Honda because of their reputation in the community and its a honor to work at a family-owned dealership!
I chose to represent and sell Hondas for a variety of reasons. Honda is an exceptional manufacturer whose track record speaks for itself. I can take pleasure and pride in the fact that I am assisting people to purchase the best made and most reliable vehicles on the road. I enjoy helping my customers find a vehicle that suits their needs and wants. Making my customers smile is my greatest reward! Knowing that I am selling them a quality product that I can stand behind means a lot! If you have any questions or are looking for information on a new or pre-owned vehicle, please let me know! I hope to work with you soon!
Hi, my name is Billie George and I am a Sales Associate here at Richards Honda! I am originally from Chicago, Illinois but have lived in Baton Rouge for the past 25 years! I have a wonderful husband named Gary. We have 3 children and 9 grandchildren who I adore! In my free time I enjoy riding motorcycles with my husband and spending time with family and friends!
I love the Honda product because of its reliability, fuel efficiency, and safety. My favorite Honda is the Accord Coupe V6 I actually just bought one for myself! I love its sporty design and the performance of the V6 engine! It is really fun to drive!
If you are in the market for a new or pre-owned vehicle, I would love to assist you with your purchase! Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have! I hope to have the opportunity to work with you soon!
**19 Years of Quality Customer Care!**
I am originally from Hillsboro, Illinois but have lived in Baton Rouge for the majority of my adult life. I enjoy LSU Sports, golf, bike riding, and going to plays and symphonies. I am also an active member of Our Lady of Mercy Church in Baton Rouge. My wonderful finance Susan Ballard and I recently married on April 12, 2013!
I have worked at Richards Honda since 1996. I take great pride in providing my customers with world class service! I recently was awarded Honda's Council of Sales Leadership Gold Level Award, which is awarded to a select group of sales consultants who are the top in sales, customer satisfaction, and product training.
Why should you buy your next new or pre-owned vehicle from me? You can count on me to be there for you long after your purchase! I've worked at Richards Honda for over 18 years. If you ever need anything, you know I am just a phone or visit away! I look forward to serving you soon!
Hi, my name is Jessica Mitchell and I am a sales associate at Richards Honda! I was born in New Iberia and grew up in Loreauville where I graduated from Loreauville High School. Upon graduation, I followed by dreams and enrolled in the best and HBCU, Southern University A&M College and University where I studied psychology and sociology!
I am a member of the Greater Baton Rouge Baptist Church. I enjoy cheering on my favorite basketball and football teams, the Boston Celtics and the Green Bay Packers! I also enjoy shopping, spending time with my family, and tailgating.
I began working at Richards Honda in 2011. I specialize in selling new and used vehicles at the best and oldest Honda dealership in Louisiana, where you get the "warm and fuzzy feeling" ever time you enter the doors! My goal is to ensure 100% complete satisfaction to every customer as they drive away in the vehicle of their dreams!
I hope that I will have the opportunity to serve you soon! Don't forget to ask for me when you arrive to the dealership!
I am a longtime resident of Denham Springs. I graduated from Live Oak High School in 2009. In my free time I enjoy hunting, fishing, and spending time with my family and friends.
If I had to choose one Honda, I think my favorite is the Accord Coupe V6. I've always liked fast cars, in fact my first car was a 1984 Chevrolet Camaro.
You should buy your next new or pre-owned vehicle from me because I'm a great listener and I pride myself in being able to listen to your needs and find the perfect vehicle for you!
Hi, my name is Mark Lowery and I am a sales consultant at Richards Honda. I was born and raised in Baton Rouge where I attended McKinley High School. In my spare time I enjoy going to movies and spending time with my family and friends. I'm also a huge New Orleans Saints fan and frequently attend their home games on Sundays. I have been working at Richards Honda since 2009, which I focus primary in pre-owned and certified pre-owned vehicle sales. One of the things I like best about my job is the interaction I get to have with my customers. I am very customer oriented and so I enjoy seeing my customers drive away happy! I hope to have the opportunity to assist you in your next vehicle purchase!
Customer Testimonials:
"I had the best experience while purchasing my 2010 Honda Accord from Richards Honda. My salesman, Mark Lowery, was the best. He provided great customer service and held my hand through the entire process. I've referred my family and friends to Mr. Lowery and can't wait to purchase my next vehicle from him. He is a great asset to your company!" –"A Google User" (Reviewed via Google)
"Everyone there is extremely friendly! I went in and told my Salesman, Mark Lowery, exactly what I wanted and what I wanted to pay and he made it happen! I didn't spend my whole day looking for the car I wanted. I LOVE my new CR-V!!" –"A Google User" (Reviewed via Google)
"I had just bought my very first car of my own for my birthday in August of 2011 and I have to say this was an exciting experience! The people at Richards Honda treated me with the utmost respect. Since this was my first time buying a car they helped me out very well and explained everything to me thoroughly and easy enough for me to understand. Mark Lowery was an amazing sales person and took care of me in this first time experience. My 2009 Honda Civic sure is a beauty and seems to be brand new! It runs perfectly and shines like my eyes did when I first laid eyes on it! If i would suggest anywhere to go for a car i say Richards Honda is your best choice and look for Mark Lowery because he will take excellent care of you!" –Celeste (Reviewed via Google)
**3 Years of Quality Customer Care!**
Hi, my name is Josh Marchan and I am a Service Advisor here at Richards Honda. As a service advisor at Richards Honda, my goal is to provide you with the most convenient and highest quality automotive service possible! My job begins as soon as you pull into our service lane. Either myself or one of my fellow service advisors will greet you at your vehicle, where we will begin writeup process.
After you explain which issues you are experiencing, we will then have your vehicle taken into our shop where a trained Honda technician will begin the diagnosis process. Once the problem has been diagnosed, I will advise you with the recommended services your vehicle needs. Once I have your approval to complete the recommended work, I will promptly get your vehicle back to the technician so that we can get you back on the road as soon as possible!
If you have questions or concerns about your vehicle, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to serving you soon!
Hi, my name is Mandy Sanchez and I am a Service Advisor here at Richards Honda. As a service advisor at Richards Honda, my goal is to provide you with the most convenient and highest quality automotive service possible! My job begins as soon as you pull into our service lane. Either myself or one of my fellow service advisors will greet you at your vehicle, where we will begin writeup process.
Hi, my name is Michael Robinson and I am a Service Advisor here at Richards Honda. As a service advisor at Richards Honda, my goal is to provide you with the most convenient and highest quality automotive service possible! My job begins as soon as you pull into our service lane. Either myself or one of my fellow service advisors will greet you at your vehicle, where we will begin writeup process.
**9 Years of Quality Customer Care**
Vital Statistics
Bringing Kindness to Baton Rouge
The North American Warm Fuzzy measures between 3 and 4 feet tall and weighs about 80 pounds, most of which is blue fur.
Two large, forward-facing eyes are the most prominent facial feature and give the creature both exceptional vision and an irresistible blue fuzzy puppy-dog charm.
The Warm Fuzzy has three fingers and an opposable thumb on each hand. Two large, flat feet with three evenly spaced toes give the Warm Fuzzy a distinctive footprint and make shoe shopping a challenge.
Care and Maintenance
A Happy Way of Life
The domestic Warm Fuzzy thrives in an environment of happiness and satisfaction and will radiate waves of cheerfulness that have been measured using the Modified Mercalli intensity scale.
A healthy and happy Warm Fuzzy produces a distinctive sound. This blue creature's vocalization is pleasant and never fails to produce a smile!
Polite, Friendly, and Furry!
As you might suspect by their name, the Warm Fuzzy is a friendly blue creature that bonds with humans and seems to truly care about their well-being. They are naturally drawn to any situation where good deeds are done, good deals are made and human beings treat each other with respect and kindness.
Warm Fuzzies are loyal creatures and seem to sense when their human companions have had a bad day. They are adept at finding lost car keys and will console you when your boss is being a real pain in the neck.
Although some critics may say the world has become a cold, cruel place, the existence of these blue fuzzy creatures disproves that notion.
Fun Facts
Doing Good For Others
It is not permissible to carry a Warm Fuzzy on to a domestic airline flight because they contain more than three ounces of liquid.
Never allow a Warm Fuzzy to eat after midnight.
A few of their favorite things: hot chocolate, blueberry frozen yogurt, raindrops on roses, whiskers on kittens, fuzzy dice, fuzzy slippers and an occasional fuzzy navel!
**18 Years of Quality Customer Care!**
Hi, my name is Charlie Strickland and I am a Finance Manager at Richards Honda! I am originally from Oceanside, California, but moved to Baton Rouge in 1976. I attended Southern University where I majored in Marketing. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family. My family and I are members of Bethany Church.
I was a salesperson here for 17 years before I was promoted to a management position in Finance in 2014. As a salesperson I received Honda's Counsel of Sales Leadership Award numerous times (most recently in 2014). This award is given out to a very select group of sales associates nationwide who excel in sales and customer satisfaction.
One of the main reasons why you should buy your next new or used vehicle from me is the service I provide to my customers long after the sale. To me, the service after the sale is just as important as the service you receive from me when you are purchasing your vehicle. At Richards Honda, we pride ourselves on the customer service that we provide to our customers.
With the tenure I've had at Richards Honda, you can count on me being here for the long haul if you ever need anything! Call or visit me today to begin your world-class shopping experience!
Customer Testimonials:
"I purchased my Honda almost 2 years ago and wouldn't change a thing about the experience. Charlie Strickland at Richards Honda was WONDERFUL! He made the time at the car lot with a newborn seem effortless. He was friendly, personable as well as very knowledgble. I continue to get calls from him from time to time! It amazes me everytime I bring my car in for scheduled maintenance, he reconizes me and ask how my hubby and son is doing! I would recommend ANYONE who is looking to buy a Honda with the help of a sincere, helpful, kind man to visit Richards Honda and ask for Charlie!!" –Tara (Reviewed via Yahoo.com)
"Richards Honda and Charlie Strickland CONSISTANTLY outdo the other dealers, every time, on price and selection, but also on "feel". That comes from their staff, and Charlie Strickland is the best. I just got a new car from them, and Charlie's help got me around some issues I had and helped me make the exact right decision, which is huge since I don't buy cars very often, and keep them for a long time. I love this new car, and would recommend Richard's to anyone. Just ask for Charlie, and you'll see what I mean." –"Do It YourSelfer" (Reviewed via Cars.com)
"My family have been going to Richard's Honda for years! My mom brought a car from Charlie Strickland over 10 years ago and since then he is the only person that sold her last four cars. Everyone knows the only reason she still come to Honda is because of him and they know Charlie is the only salesman she wants to see. I just brought my first car and there was only one person I trusted to sell me the car without my mom there and that is Charlie." -Arkeria (Reviewed via Yahoo.com)
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Latest Nebula Stories
A new image released by the European Space Observatory illustrates the bright star cluster NGC 6520, located in one of the richest star fields in the sky.
The tangle of clouds and stars that lie in Orion's sword is showcased in a new, expansive view from NASA's Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE.
A new image released by the European Space Observatory taken by its Wide Field Imager shows off a section of the Seagull Nebula. The cloud of dust and glowing gas seen in the image that forms the "wings" of the seagull reveals a mix of dark and glowing red clouds.
Thanks to a powerful National Science Foundation telescope and an observation made by one National Radio Astronomy Observatory official, the W50 nebula located approximately 18,000 light years away has a new name – the Manatee Nebula.
NASA and the ESA reveal a Hubble Space Telescope image of a planetary nebula that resembles a Christmas ribbon.
The Orion nebula is viewed, unsurprisingly, as a benchmark for star formation studies by astronomers; a true golden standard. Most of the established measurements of how stars form have been derived from observations of the Orion nebula.
Astronomers have discovered a pair of stars orbiting each other at the center of a remarkable example of a planetary nebula. The latest find confirms a theory about what controls the spectacular and symmetric appearance of the material flung out into space.
An international team of astronomers using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory has created a sweeping new survey of dying stars – or planetary nebula – in the neighborhood of the Sun.
A new image taken by the European Space Observatory's La Silla Observatory shows off a stellar nursery nicknamed the Seagull Nebula.
It seems a little early to already start decorating for Halloween, but the European Space Observatory has decided that it's never too early for a nebula shaped like a witch's broom.
Latest Nebula Reference Libraries
Supernova Remnant -- A supernova remnant (SNR) is made up of the materials left behind by the gigantic explosion of a star in a supernova. There are two possible routes to this end: either a massive star may cease to generate fusion energy in its core, and collapse inward under the force of its own gravity, or a white dwarf star may accumulate material from a companion star until it reaches a critical mass and undergoes a similar collapse. In either case, the resulting supernova...
Star -- A star is a self-gravitating sphere of plasma in hydrostatic equilibrium that generates energy in its interior through the process of nuclear fusion. Energy from this process radiates into space as electromagnetic radiation and neutrinos. Star formation and evolution As learned by star formation astronomers, stars are born in molecular clouds, regions of higher density of matter, and form by gravitational instability inside those clouds. High mass stars illuminate powerfully...
Reflection Nebula -- In astronomy, reflection nebulae are clouds of dust which are simply reflecting the light of a nearby star or stars. The nearby star or stars are not hot enough to cause ionization in the gas of the nebula like in emission nebulae but are bright enough to give sufficient scattering to make the dust visible. The distiction between these two types of nebulae was done by Hubble in 1922. They are usually blue because the scattering is more efficient for blue light...
Planetary Nebula -- A planetary nebula is an astronomical object that usually appears nebulous and disk-like in low-resolution observations. Because of this appearance, similar to the appearance of planets in early observations, the "planetary" adjective was attached and has since been retained for historical consistency. According to current observations and models, planetary nebulae in fact have little to do with planets. Instead, as a small star (less than a few times the mass...
Nebula -- in astronomy, observed manifestation of a collection of highly rarefied gas and dust in interstellar space. Prior to the 1960s this term was also applied to bodies later discovered to be galaxies, e.g., the so-called Great Nebula in the constellation Andromeda. In 1864, William Huggins confirmed William Herschel's conclusion that nebulae are not swarms of stars by determining that the spectra of nebulae are made of bright lines characteristic of radiating gases. Diffuse...
- An uxorious, effeminate, or spiritless man.
- A timorous, cowardly fellow.

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May. 12, 2015
Alabama students take home the gold at the Team America Rocketry Challenge National Finals
The Plains, Va. – The RCS Engineers Rocketry Team from Russellville, Ala., beat out 100 competitors to claim first place at the National Finals of the 2015 Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC). After months of rocketry design, test flights and qualification launches, hundreds of students from across the country traveled to Great Meadow in the Plains, Va., to vie for the title of champion of the largest rocketry competition in the world.


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The Kerala Farmers' Debt Relief Commission Bill, now in the Assembly, seeks to check moneylenders who often exploit poor farmers, in a context in which the spurt in suicides by farmers is attributed also to `blade' companies. In addition to this initiative, what other steps are possible to fight the menace? Our readers respond:
Crucial role
Agriculture plays a crucial role in building a strong and prosperous nation. It should be accorded a place of primacy so that the objectives of food and nutritional security, poverty eradication and adequate employment generation are met. Agriculture policies and programmes operate in such a way wherein the States are responsible up to the harvest stage and the Centre after that. This divided responsibility makes farmers feel that they are neglected by both the Central and State Governments. Solutions to the farmers' problems have to be found jointly by the Central and the State Governments. Inputs, credit, marketing infrastructure and market information have to be provided. A mechanism should be worked out by the Centre to enable the States to replace existing high-cost loans with fresh low-cost borrowings. The Government should enact laws to control private moneylenders who exploit farmers taking advantage of their plight. An alternative system of loans for farmers should be established. Political connections of moneylenders should not stand in the way of taking strong action against them. It is good that the Government has introduced the Bill in the Assembly. But the Bill does not have a provision for giving compensation to the families of farmers who committed suicide in the State.
S. Padmanabha Mallya
Fort Kochi
Ensure discipline
The State Government should see that there is a certain discipline in farmers getting agriculture loans. Farmers should depend only on loans from public sector banks, co-operative institutions and other Government-recognised financial institutions. Debts of such farmers alone should be considered for relief. It has to be ensured that farmers do not have any kind of dealings with private financiers and `blade' companies. To ensure better credit facilities to farmers, public sector financial institutions should be brought under specific regulations or legislations of the
Kerala Government in this respect. Only loans secured under these regulations should be considered under the Debt Relief Commission Bill when a farmer fails in his farm activities on natural grounds.
H. Ravikumar Pai
Target root cause
It is essential to get to the root cause of the problem when trying to tackle the problem of farmers' suicide. The present day consumerism and the availability of easy loans from diverse sources have been taking its toll. It seems to have turned away many farmers from sincerely working to earn a living. The result is that they have been investing in unproductive areas and in course of time find themselves nowhere. So there should be effective awareness programmes conducted by Government and nongovernmental organisations to inculcate new farming methods and techniques to increase productivity.
Many inputs for agriculture are already subsidised. Outlets for good quality seeds and fertilizers should be made available.
The Government should ensure that the advantages of subsidies reach the farmers. Intervening agencies should not be allowed to drain the benefits. By ensuring these, productivity will go up. There will be gradual increase in income with higher productivity. The standard of life so raised will reduce the burden of the farming community. There will then be better food security as well.
B.K.S. Nair
Monitoring needed
There is a hue and cry about farmers committing suicide. In most cases it is the inability to repay the loan that drives an individual to the act. Would there be so many suicides if agriculture loans were not so easily available? The answer should be `no.' The main reason for farmers' suicide is the easy availability of bank loans. Production has not increased on account of more loans being granted. Agriculture loans should be sanctioned only after proper scrutiny. It has to be ensured that the money availed is spent for agriculture purposes only. Phase monitoring of each operation should be carried out. Further instalments should not reach the farmer if the desired output is not achieved. There are many people who depend on agriculture for livelihood in States such as Punjab, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. They spent the loans obtained for the purpose it is availed. Kerala should also emulate this.
P.M.G. Pillai
Act fast
The Kerala Farmers' Debt Relief Commission Bill is expected to give solace to many farmers. Farmers in Kerala are suffering huge losses owing to many reasons. The migration of labourers from the agriculture sector to other sectors has also contributed to the deterioration of agriculture in the State. The Government should act swiftly against the policies of private moneylenders to prevent further suicides by farmers. Moreover, the Government should write off the debts and thereby provide some relief to farmers. Another measure would be to bring all individual moneylenders under a single forum. This forum should be governed by a uniform procedure or moneylending Act formulated by the Government.
There should be discipline in all its activities and notorious tendencies should be dealt with strongly.
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A's re-hire Gerald Perry as hitting coach, add Joel Skinner to bench
Oct 21, 2010, 12:15 PM EDT
In two seasons under Jim Skaalen the A's offense ranked ninth and 11th among AL teams in runs scored and yesterday they fired him and hired Gerald Perry as their new hitting coach.
Perry was previously Oakland's hitting coach in 2006, which is the last time the A's made the playoffs, but even while winning 93 games they ranked just ninth among AL teams in runs that season. Perry left the A's for the Cubs, where he served as hitting coach for two-and-half seasons before being fired in mid-2009. He's also previously served as hitting coach for the Mariners and Pirates.
In addition to replacing Skaalen with Perry the A's also added Joel Skinner to the Bob Geren's staff as a bench coach, with Tye Waller moving from bench coach to first base coach. Skinner spent two decades in the Indians organization, first as a player and then coaching at various levels, including a half-season stint as the interim manager when Charlie Manuel was fired in 2002.
- BC - Oct 21, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Hey, another bench coach! The hits keep on coming!
- IdahoMariner - Oct 21, 2010 at 1:59 PM
he looks very, very happy to be with the Cubs. Maybe moving to the A's will bring a smile to his face.
- apbaguy - Oct 21, 2010 at 2:37 PM
His challenges await. I think you could have Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron as the A's hitting coaches and it wouldn't do any good. It might add a curious combination of fun and dignity though.
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A question was asked, in comments, about Black Gold in my header. Truth is I saw the pic and have lost the article. It's a Scottish lugsail dinghy of the older variety and she's a beauty.
Don't know about you but I've never been sure about lugsails with a one man crew - it all seems unnecessarily complicated when a gaff might have done. Still, he seems happy.
The boat is solid and the varnished deck is the colour scheme my boat would be, with a tanbark sail to set it off, golden-wood mast and a strong, solid colour for the hull - navy, olive or maroon would be nice. My choice of wood would be western red cedar, if I could get it or else oak.
Aren't wooden boats lovely and wouldn't you feel safe in a big sea in that craft? By the way, do you know that clinker is one of the strongest building methods? For all these reasons, Black Gold represents the values I'd like to stand for on this blog.
Click on the pic to get an enlarged look.
Monday, July 06, 2009
[black gold] current choice for header
4 comments:
- His Girl Friday said...
lovely pic; and, yes, I'd love to be out on that craft. :)
- 6 July 2009 at 23:46
- Matt said...
Unabashedly flying the flag! I love it! Beautiful boat too!
- 7 July 2009 at 00:49
- Dragonstar said...
That is just so beautiful James. Eat-your-heart-out time over here.
- 7 July 2009 at 10:56
Thank you!
(I am the original commenter who asked about this craft)
Note to self - create a Blogger ID.
- 7 July 2009 at 14:33
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By Sylvia Griendling
Executive Director, CASA of the Heartland
Take a moment and bring to mind an image of a smiling, happy son, daughter, niece, nephew or grandchild you love, treasure and support emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. As you read this column, consider the cost versus the value of your special child.
By Marcheta Sparrow
Kentucky's tourism industry is gearing up for summer travel season. As someone who has worked in the industry for more than 30 years, I believe we have many good reasons to be optimistic about 2012.
Recently, during National Travel and Tourism Week, our cabinet announced the tourism industry had an economic impact of almost $11.7 billion in Kentucky during 2011 – an increase from the previous year. Tourism also supported about 170,000 jobs in the state and generated more than $2.6 billion in wages.
Imagine these three scenarios.
The telephone call comes at three in the morning. Your mother, who lives in another state, has fallen, broken her hip, and is in the hospital. She is calling for you to come right away.
During your once-a-week telephone conversation with your father, you notice a slur in his voice. You're not expected to visit with him again until the holidays, but something about the conversation makes you change your mind.
In the newspaper business, the journalist's job is to chronicle events and actions of interest. Today, however, I'll take a stab at predicting the future.
But first, let's revisit a statement from last week.
Some Elizabethtown officials and downtown restoration advocates took issue with county government's possible new government office complex.
By Ken Howard
If someone asked you "What is the third largest community in Kentucky" what would you think?
Louisville Metro is first. Lexington/Fayette Urban County is second. But who is third?
When Hardin County residents are asked this question the common answers are Covington-Kenton County or Bowling Green-Warren County or Owensboro-Daviess County.
The correct answer is us, Hardin County.
Choose your destination carefully, you might just have to stay there.
"Last thing I remember, I was
Running for the door
I had to find the passage back
To the place I was before
'Relax' said the night man,
'We are programmed to receive.
You can check-out any time you like,
But you can never leave!'"
— The Eagles,
"Hotel California"
As life passes by, it's important to stop occasionally, feel the cool breeze and get acquainted with quiet and calmness.
Roman legions? Horrific crucifixions? Sacking dissenters and making examples out of their deaths?
By John W. McCauley, Farm Service Agency
In the midst of a great Civil War 150 years ago, it was a Kentuckian, President Abraham Lincoln, born in a log cabin at Sinking Springs Farm in present day LaRue County, who signed legislation to establish a Department of Agriculture in order to "acquire and to diffuse among the people of the United States useful information on subjects connected with agriculture … and to procure, propagate and distribute among the people new and valuable seeds and plants."
By PETE COUNTRYMAN
On Saturday, all post offices in Hardin County will team up with the National Association of Letter Carriers' Stamp Out Hunger food drive to provide food for those in our area dealing with hunger everyday.
Copyright © 2015
The News-Enterprise is your source for local news, sports, events and information in Elizabethtown, KY, Hardin County and the surrounding area.


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A portable personal security device of compact size capable of being carried in a pocket or purse or the like, has a pistol-like configuration with a handgrip portion and a barrel portion. The device includes a noxious chemical which may be discharged to fend off an attack by an assailant, and an audible alarm which may be sounded to attract attention and/or to discourage an attacker. Further, a light is provided on the device so that it can be used as a flashlight. A plurality of finger-receiving openings are formed in the handgrip portion to effect a secure grip on the device and make it difficult to dislodge from the hand of the user. These openings also assist in quickly and properly orienting the device. An actuator for energizing the light, the chemical discharge and the audible alarm includes structure which enables sequential activation of these devices. A timer in the audible alarm circuit maintains the audible alarm activated for a predetermined time after the actuator is released, and a shock sensor is operative to activate the audible alarm in the event of an impact against the device.
1. A portable personal security device, comprising:
a hollow housing of compact size capable of being carried in a pocket or purse, and having a handgrip portion and a barrel portion, said barrel portion having a forward end with a discharge opening therein, and a cavity for receiving a canister of material to be discharged through the opening;
a canister of noxious chemical supported in said cavity, having a discharge valve positioned adjacent said discharge opening, and a discharge nozzle associated with the discharge valve and adapted to open the discharge valve and dispense chemical from the canister and through the opening upon inward movement of the discharge nozzle;
an audible alarm means supported in the housing and having speaker means exposed through the exterior of the housing, said alarm means including switch means for energizing the alarm means; and
single movable trigger means supported on the housing and having a first actuator means for operating said switch means to energize the alarm means upon a first predetermined movement of the trigger means, and a second actuator means for moving the discharge nozzle on the canister to discharge said chemical upon a second predetermined movement of the trigger means.
2. A portable personal security device as claimed in claim 1, wherein:
the audible alarm means is connected in a circuit containing a timer means for maintaining the alarm means energized for a predetermined length of time after the trigger means is released.
3. A portable personal security device, comprising:
a hollow housing of compact size capable of being carried in a pocket or purse, and having a configuration similar to that of a pistol, with a handgrip and a barrel;
noxious chemical discharge means connected with a supply of noxious chemical contained in the housing for discharge of the chemical through an opening in a forward part of the barrel;
an audible alarm means carried by the housing for sounding an audible alarm;
light means carried by the housing for emitting light from a forward end of the barrel, whereby the device can be used as a flashlight; and
actuator means for selective actuation of the audible alarm means, the noxious chemical discharge means and the light means, said actuator means comprising a single operator for sequentially actuating at least two of said alarm means, light means and chemical discharge means upon predetermined degrees of movement of said operator.
4. A portable personal security device as claimed in claim 3, wherein:
the actuator means includes a common actuator for the noxious chemical discharge means and the audible alarm means, and a separate actuator for the light means.
5. A portable personal security device as claimed in claim 3, wherein:
the actuator means includes a common actuator for the light means, the noxious chemical discharge means and the audible alarm means, said actuator means operative to first energize the light means, next the audible alarm means, and then the noxious chemical discharge means.
This invention relates generally to personal security, and particularly to a portable personal protection device that may be carried for use to sound an alarm and/or to dispense a noxious chemical in the event of an attack or threatened attack by an assailant.
Personal defense devices have been known for many years, and range from simple noise makers to stun guns and devices for spraying mace or other noxious chemicals to disable or discourage an attacker. Audible alarms alone can be effective to discourage or scare off an attacker, but will not stop an attack from a determined assailant, especially someone high on drugs or suffering from other emotional disturbance. A stun gun or dispenser of a noxious chemical may be effective in stopping even a determined assailant, but conventional devices of this type can also present a danger to the user or to children. For example, a stun gun can be dangerous to use in wet conditions. In addition, all such devices known to applicant can be knocked relatively easily from the hand of the person using them, thereby rendering the device useless.
Moreover, most conventional personal defense devices provide only one form of protection, i.e., they either make noise, dispense a noxious chemical, or produce a disabling charge of electricity. These devices may therefore either attract attention, or temporarily disable the attacker, but generally will not perform both functions. Moreover, at night time it may be necessary for a person to carry a light, thereby making it difficult to quickly access and operate a personal defense device. Since most attacks on individuals are carried out with little warning, it may not be possible for the victim to use a personal defense device under such conditions.
Some attempts have been made in the prior art to develop personal defense devices which possess more than one form of protection, i.e., they will emit an audible alarm and also discharge a noxious chemical or provide a disabling charge of electricity. Other prior art devices also provide a light for use as a flashlight during hours of darkness. However, these devices do not provide any means to make them difficult to dislodge from the hand of the user, nor do they have any means to minimize the chance that a child will accidentally discharge a noxious chemical or a disabling charge of electricity from the device if they should gain access to it. Further, conventional devices may be relatively large and cumbersome to carry and use, or not have any means to facilitate aiming.
There is thus need for a personal defense device that is simple and effective to use, which does not present a danger to children who might gain access to the device, and further, which is not easily dislodged from the hand of the user and which may be quickly and easily aimed.
Accordingly, it an object of the present invention to provide a portable personal security device that is compact and reliable in design, and which has features rendering it safe around small children.
Another object of the invention is to provide a personal defense device that has features making it difficult to dislodge from the hand of the user, and which is also easy to aim.
A further object of the invention is to provide a personal defense device which has multiple functions, enabling it to be used to emit an audible alarm as well as a device to discharge a noxious chemical.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a personal defense device having multiple functions, whereby it may be used as a flashlight as well as a personal defense device capable of emitting an audible alarm and/or noxious chemical to ward off an attack, thereby eliminating any delay in using the device when the need may arise at night.
In achieving the foregoing as well as other objects and advantages, the device of the invention is shaped with a pistol-like grip having openings for receiving the fingers of the user. An actuating trigger is positioned in one of the openings for selectively actuating an audible alarm and/or discharging a noxious chemical such as mace or pepper gas or the like. The openings provide a secure grip which makes it difficult to dislodge the device from the hand of the user. Further, the structure and arrangement of the grip automatically orients the device for proper aiming of it, and enables the user to grasp the device in his or her pocket, pocketbook, or the like, and quickly ascertain by tactile sensation the proper orientation of the device for use.
A light and actuating switch are provided on the device so that it may be used as a flashlight during darkness. The light is positioned to shine in the same direction as any chemical that may be discharged, and may therefore function as an aiming device. Moreover, when the device is being used as a flashlight it is instantly available for use as a personal security device in the event of a surprise attack.
The actuating trigger for energizing the audible alarm and for discharging a noxious chemical is constructed such that when it is operated the audible alarm is first energized, and only after overcoming a predetermined resistance is the noxious chemical discharged. This feature ensures that if a child gains access to the device and attempts to use it, the audible alarm will first sound, startling the child and in all likelihood causing him or her to drop the device before discharge of the chemical is accomplished. In addition, the resistance which must be overcome before the chemical can be discharged will make it unlikely that a child will cause discharge of the chemical.
The foregoing, as well as other objects and advantages of the invention, will be described in detail hereinafter, wherein like reference characters designate like parts throughout the several views, and wherein:
FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the personal security device of the invention;
FIG. 2 is a right side view in elevation of the device of FIG. 1, showing an optional safety that may be incorporated to prevent operation of the trigger to discharge the chemical;
FIG. 3 is a left side view in elevation of the device of FIG. 1, showing the thumb-operated switch for actuating the light;
FIG. 4 is a somewhat schematic right side view of the device of FIG. 1, showing the relationship of internal parts of the device;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged, fragmentary, cut-away view of a forward portion of the device, showing the relationship of the actuating trigger, audible alarm switch and discharge valve for the chemical;
FIG. 6 is a somewhat schematic right side view of the device of FIG. 1, showing the internal operational features of the safety latch;
FIG. 7 is an enlarged, exploded view of the actuating trigger and return springs, with retaining washers;
FIG. 7A is an exploded perspective view of the two washers used in the spring assembly of FIG. 7;
FIG. 8 is a front view in elevation of the trigger of FIG. 7;
FIG. 9 is a somewhat schematic side view of the chemical container and dispensing valve, depicting how the chemical is discharged straight through the valve and nozzle;
FIG. 10 is a schematic block diagram of the major operational components of a first embodiment of the invention, showing the separate switch for the light; and
FIG. 11 is a schematic circuit diagram of a second embodiment of the invention, wherein the actuating switches for the light, audible alarm and chemical dispenser are all incorporated into a single unit for staged operation.
Referring to the drawings in more detail, a personal security device in accordance with the invention is indicated generally at 10 in FIGS. 1-6. The device comprises a hollow housing 11 having a pistol-like shape, with a handgrip 12 and a barrel 13. The rear of the handgrip is deeply recessed at 14 for receiving the web between the thumb and forefinger of the hand of the user, with the forefinger, middle finger and ring finger adapted to extend through ring-like openings 15, 16 and 17 extending vertically along the front of the handgrip.
A reciprocable trigger actuator 20 is located in the first opening or ring 15 and is operated by squeezing with the forefinger to actuate an audible alarm when the trigger is depressed to a first position, in a manner more fully described hereinafter. The audible alarm includes two speakers 21 and 22 located on opposite sides, respectively, of the device, whereby sound is emitted in multiple directions to maximize the chance of being heard when sounded. Moreover, the placement of speakers on both sides of the device ensures that the alarm will still sound loudly in the event it is dropped and is lying on one side.
Continued depression of the trigger will cause discharge of a noxious chemical, such as mace or pepper oil or the like, through a nozzle 23 located in the front of the device.
A first slide switch 25 is located on the left side of the handgrip (see FIGS. 1 and 3) in a position to underlie the end of the thumb when the device is grasped, and is operatively connected as more fully described hereinafter to selectively energize and de-energize a light 26 located in the front of the device adjacent the nozzle 23. Accordingly, the device may be used as a flashlight simply by operating the switch 25 to turn the light on and off.
A second slide switch 27 is located on the right side of the handgrip (see FIGS. 2 and 6) and is connected with a stop member (described hereinafter) to prevent depression of the trigger beyond an amount that is adequate to actuate the audible alarm. In other words, with the switch in a "safe" position, the trigger cannot be moved a distance necessary to effect discharge of the chemical. In order to prepare the device for use to discharge the chemical, this safety switch is moved into an "armed" or unblocking position so that the trigger can be moved an amount necessary to effect discharge of the chemical.
As seen best in FIG. 4, suitable battery means 30 is stored within the handgrip 12 to provide a power source for the audible alarm and light. The battery may be inserted and removed in a conventional manner through an opening closed by a suitable removable cover (not shown) in the base end of the handgrip.
A container or canister 31 of a suitable noxious chemical is stored within the barrel portion 13, with a discharge valve 32 on the forward end of the canister positioned near the forward end of the barrel and connected with the discharge nozzle 23, whereby depression of the trigger opens the valve and permits discharge of chemical from the canister through the nozzle.
As seen best in FIGS. 4-8, the trigger 20 includes an arcuate portion 33 fitting within the rear of opening 15 for contact with the finger of the user. The arcuate portion is connected with a body 34 having guide ribs 35 and 36 on opposite sides for sliding engagement in mating tracks or channels (not shown) in confronting housing portions. An upstanding, bifurcated yoke 37 on a forward end of the body 34 extends over the front of the discharge valve on the canister so that depression of the trigger moves the yoke rearwardly to open the discharge valve. It should be noted that from its normal, at-rest position, the trigger and yoke must be moved a predetermined amount before the yoke makes contact with the discharge valve to open it. As described immediately below, this is to enable actuation of the audible alarm before the chemical is discharged.
An elongate pin 38 projects rearwardly from the body 34 in a position to engage a movable switch contact 39 that is operatively connected in circuit to energize the audible alarm. The positioning of the pin and switch contact is such that, in one specific embodiment, for example, the switch will be closed and the alarm actuated after approximately one-eighth of an inch of travel of the trigger and pin. In this same embodiment, approximately one-quarter of an inch of travel is required to actuate the discharge valve on the canister of chemical.
A pair of coil springs 40 and 41 are disposed in concentric relationship around the pin 38, and act between a washer 42 engaged against an inside surface of the housing and a washer 43 engaged on the pin, whereby depression of the trigger causes compression of the springs, and release of the trigger enables the springs to return the trigger to its at-rest position. Spring 40 is longer than spring 41 but is considerably weaker, whereby it provides a resilient restoring force to the trigger throughout its range of movement, but offers only slight resistance, i.e., approximately one pound of force in a specific embodiment. Spring 41, on the other hand, is shorter than spring 40 and offers resistance to movement of the trigger only after the trigger has moved through the initial distance described above, and then this spring offers considerably increased resistance, i.e., approximately five pounds in a specific example, before further movement can be achieved to open the discharge valve and effect discharge of the chemical.
The circuitry for the electronic components of the invention is carried on a board 45 mounted in the housing near the bottom of the barrel in the space between the canister 31 and the battery 30. As seen in FIGS. 5 and 10, the circuitry includes the contact switch 39 and battery 30, connected through an integrated circuit 46 that includes a timer, which may be of any suitable conventional design, to maintain the alarm circuit energized for a predetermined length of time after it is actuated. For example, the timer could maintain the audible alarm activated for twenty seconds after the trigger is released, so that the alarm will continue to sound even if the device is dropped or knocked out of the user's hand. In one example of the invention, the audible alarm produces a signal of 135 decibels.
In addition, a shock sensor of conventional design is incorporated in the circuit to close the circuit and activate the audible alarm in the event of a sharp blow or jolt imposed on the device. Thus, the audible alarm can be activated even without depressing the trigger, as, for example, if an attacker should strike the hand of the person holding the device, and/or if the device is dropped before the user has a chance to activate the alarm.
In a specific example of the invention, the device is approximately three and one-half inches long by three and one-half inches high, and uses a nine volt battery to power the circuit and alarm. The canister is twenty-two millimeters in diameter and holds approximately one-half ounce of chemical, and delivers or discharges the chemical in one-half second bursts when the discharge valve is operated.
The housing is preferably made of high impact plastic, although any suitable material may be used. The deep recess at the rear of the handgrip provides a support which helps resist dislocation of the device from the hand of the user when it is struck from above, and the rings or openings 15, 16 and 17 along the front of the handgrip not only provide a firmer and more secure grip on the device, but also form a trigger guard to prevent inadvertant depression of the trigger, and assist in quickly orienting and aiming the device through tactile sensation.
A modification of the invention is shown in FIG. 11, wherein the switch for the light is also incorporated into the trigger actuator. Thus, a first contact C1 is provided for actuation upon a first predetermined travel of the trigger to turn on the light, and a second contact C2 is provided for actuation of the audible alarm upon further travel of the trigger actuator. Detents or multiple springs of varying tension (not shown) could be provided to determine the different stages of operation so that the user could easily ascertain when the trigger had traveled the requisite extent to obtain the desired operation. As previously described, complete depression of the trigger would be necessary in order to achieve discharge of the chemical.
Although the invention has been illustrated and described in detail herein, it is to be understood that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.
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I surely do -.- but I never say anything cause I don't want don't want to be mean to them.
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I think most questions are either really dumb or could just be looked up on google.
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Simon Cowell is stocking up on lots of really tiny blue V-neck shirts.
The X Factor judge is expecting a boy with his friend with benefits turned baby mama, Lauren Silverman, the NY Daily News reports.
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For most consumers, Intel might not be the first name to come to mind when building a new PC, but the company offers a rather robust line-up of boards for each chipset it releases. We're looking at the $140 "mainstream" DP55WG, which has an simple overall feature-set, but includes support for IR and also NVIDIA's SLI.
Photo manipulation benchmarks are more relevant than ever, given the proliferation of high-end digital photography hardware. For this benchmark, we test the system's handling of RAW photo data using Adobe Lightroom, an excellent RAW photo editor and organizer that's easy to use and looks fantastic.
For our testing, we take 100 RAW files (in Nikon's .NEF file format) which have a 10-megapixel resolution, and export them as JPEG files in 1000×669 resolution, similar to most of the photos we use here on the website. Such a result could also be easily distributed online or saved as a low-resolution backup. This test involves not only scaling of the image itself, but encoding in a different image format. The test is timed indirectly using a stopwatch, and times are accurate to within +/- 0.25 seconds.
Autodesk's 3ds Max is without question an industry standard when it comes to 3D modeling and animation, with DreamWorks, BioWare and Blizzard Entertainment being a few of its notable users. It's a multi-threaded application that's designed to be right at home on multi-core and multi-processor workstations or render farms, so it easily tasks even the biggest system we can currently throw at it.
For our testing, we use two project files that are designed to last long enough to find any weakness in our setup and also allows us to find a result that's easily comparable between both motherboards and processors. The first project is a dog model included on recent 3ds Max DVD's, which we infused with some Techgage flavor. This is rendered at an 1100×825 resolution.
When it comes to video transcoding, one of the best offerings on the market is TMPGEnc Xpress. Although a bit pricey, the software offers an incredible amount of flexibility and customization, not to mention superb format support. From the get go, you can output to DivX, DVD, Video-CD, Super Video-CD, HDV, QuickTime, MPEG, and more. It even goes as far as to include support for Blu-ray video!
There are a few reasons why we choose to use TMPGEnc for our tests. The first relates to the reasons laid out above. The sheer ease of use and flexibility is appreciated. Beyond that, the application does us a huge favor by tracking the encoding time, so that we can actually look away while an encode is taking place and not be afraid that we'll miss the final encoding time. Believe it or not, not all transcoding applications work like this.
For our test, we take a 0.99GB high-quality DivX H.264 AVI video of Half-Life 2: Episode Two gameplay with stereo audio and transcode it to the same resolution of 720p (1280×720), but lower the bit rate in order to attain a modest file size. This test also utilizes the SSE instruction sets, either SSE2 or SSE4, depending on what the chip supports.
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SEVEN² Minimalistic Word Game for iPhone and iPad
SEVEN² (SEVEN 2, Seven Squared) is a brand new brain-teaser. This word puzzler has an unique minimalist-styled interface and is built to satisfy the player hungers for real challenge.
The game has a simple, relaxing, and addictive game play. On a board of 7² (or 49) tiles, you only need to link letters, score by making words and try your best to survive 7² (or 49) rounds. There is NO time limit. You can take as much time as you need to plan your next step.
Does it sound too easy? Think twice! You need to be careful in spelling every word, turning the difficult letters to your advantage and strategically plan the positions of the falling letters to balance risk and reward.
The game has a minimalistic art style which makes the player focus on the game. The fast paced yet challenging rules let the player enjoy the fun of a word game almost every where and any time. The game also features a night theme that can be quickly switched from day theme. You will find it a welcome feature during a sleepless night.
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* Relaxing and challenging gameplay
* Minimalistic UI
* Day and night theme
* Access word list/dictionary in game
* Game Center integration, 22 achievements and 3 Leaderboards
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SEVEN² upgraded to 1.1.0:
This upgrade solved the compatibility problem with iOS 5. The game is now playable on an iPad 1.
The difficulty is re-balanced by tuning the frequency of "blue" letters (Z, X, Q).
As visual feedback for game ending condition, an animated bar would appear when the letters are piled close to the top.
The repeat popup achievement notification is now fixed. This update also fixed a seldom crash related to quick loading.
After all, the app name is revised to be search engine friendly.
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I have the chopped body from the Revell '49 Merc and I was wondering if it would work with the AMT Trophy Series Mercury Coupe. Also, would I be able to use the customizing parts from the AMT kit on the Revell body? Any help is appreciated.....
Will this body fit that kit?
Posted 25 February 2013 - 08:53 AM
Posted 25 February 2013 - 09:04 AM
Tim, I've read elsewhere's where YES you CAN interchange bodies. PERSONALLY, I CAN'T tell you for sure if that's true. I DO HAVE BOTH kits at hand, so if you can give me a few, I'll go check for you.
Posted 25 February 2013 - 09:09 AM
Because these are 'scale models', both in 1/25 scale, there should be good compatibility between the two body / frame combinations. If both Revell and AMT actually measured correctly, and divided the actual measurements by 25 correctly, and translated these 'scale' measurements to the model design correctly, either chassis should fit either body with only slight modifications.
Unfortunately, actually doing the math (though it's only grade-school level) often seems to be beyond the abilities of the model companies.
Posted 25 February 2013 - 09:13 AM
Tim, they DO interchange. The Revell has an OPEN front engine compartment, and the AMT chassis fit right in like a glove. The AMT body HAS the Engine compartment MOLED INTO the body! So that would need to be removed ,as the Revell chassis HAS the engine compartment molded to it also. Nothin to it if ya don't mind choppin plastic. But YES in a word, they DO interchange. I hope this helped. It did me!
Posted 25 February 2013 - 09:20 AM
Thanks fellas! I was hoping to be able to combine the two kits.... the AMT has all those cool custom bits I was hoping to be able to use also....
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Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- AngloGold Ashanti Ltd., the third-largest producer of the metal, scaled back plans to extend the world's deepest mine, saying it's moving away from larger-scale South African projects to hasten returns and cut risk.
The proposal's duration was "too long and as a consequence the return is not justified," Chief Executive Officer Mark Cutifani said in a phone interview yesterday. Instead of a $3 billion, 10-year program for a new shaft at Mponeng mine, AngloGold will ask its board early next year to approve using ramps to access deeper levels, Mike O'Hare, the company's executive vice president for South Africa, told investors.
To meet an output target of 5.5 million ounces of gold by 2015, AngloGold is speeding up expansion outside South Africa, its base, where increasingly deep and difficult operations are required to exploit aging ore bodies. The Johannesburg-based company has had success in finding new reserves in countries including Colombia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Phased expansion needs less capital, is "a lot less risky and allows us to be more confident as we go," O'Hare said. "It may not be the most efficient over a very long period, but certainly over the four-year period it is more effective."
South African operations aim to "maintain a stable base" of around 1.7 million ounces over about the next four years, and Americas output may more than double to about 1.9 million ounces in 2020, a copy of yesterday's investor presentation shows.
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In the rest of Africa, mines will be speeded up, possibly yielding about 3 million ounces by 2020, from 1.5 million to 1.7 million ounces in 2012-13. Australian production may double from 2014 levels to about 1 million ounces "in the longer term."
AngloGold split up Mponeng's deepening beyond 2.4 miles (4 kilometers) into four phases, with the $298 million first stage under way and a second that may cost $520 million, according to the presentation.
Cutifani said he didn't expect South Africa to introduce a policy of mine nationalization. The ruling African National Congress agreed last year to study the idea after a call by Julius Malema, its youth leader. Malema was suspended by the ANC this month for undermining party unity, which he is appealing.
"My view is that nationalization will not be on the agenda," Cutifani told investors. "The country can't afford it. It's just not practical."
AngloGold slid 1.9 percent to 367.66 rand by the 5 p.m. close in Johannesburg, paring the year's gain to 12 percent.
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TINGLOY ISLAND, Batangas, Philippines—Resorts without solid waste management facilities are threatening the highly biodiverse Verde Island Passage, environmentalists warn.
Romeo Trono, executive director of the local chapter of Conservation International (CI), said that while monitors had controlled cyanide and dynamite fishing, pollution from the resorts was damaging the sea.
Trono said that despite meetings with resort owners along Mabini and Tingloy towns, a number had not complied with waste regulations. Violators have been referred to local governments for appropriate charges, he said.
More than 70 resorts are registered in Mabini, but many more are unregistered. Some of the resorts are owned by Japanese and Korean investors.
Rina Bernabe, CI communications coordinator, said protected areas covering 17,076 hectares in the Verde Island Passage included 19 sites in Oriental Mindoro, 36 in Batangas (four in Mabini and one in Tingloy), and 15 on Lubang Island.
Trono said it was easier to deal with fisher groups because funding was minimal, compared with setting up solid waste management systems.
Matias Mendoza, 58, a boatman from Mabini, said dynamite fishing was rampant in the 1980s until the World Wildlife Foundation got into the picture in the 1990s and taught the fisherfolk to care for marine resources.
Wilfredo Licuanan, a professor from De La Salle University, said ships plying the area also were threatening the area.
Licuanan said fishing was no longer a problem because many fishers had moved to tourism because of the presence of dive spots.
A biodiversity expedition was mounted in the area this month to identify marine species.
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Mount Airy City Schools are looking to incorporate technology in a way that isn't being widely used in North Carolina in the upcoming school year with hands-on Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) units at every grade level.
A crucial component making this push unique is using arts to support STEM. This addition of an A to the lineup is at no additional cost.
"What we are really doing is re-purposing current dollars," said School Superintendent Dr. Gregory Little. "I want to stress to the Mount Airy community that it will get our best and we will keep moving forward in spite of Raleigh. We take pride in being good stewards of taxpayer dollars and will stretch every dime to benefit our students."
Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Kim Morrison said thinking among educators has been influenced by author Daniel Pink whose works include "A Whole New Mind: Why Right Brainers will Rule The Future" and "Free Agent Nation: The Future of Working for Yourself."
"It seems almost every famous scientist and mathematician was both an artist and a scientist. Da Vinci was both and (Albert) Einstein was a musician," said Morrison. "They (scientists and students) must think about creative solutions and arts delivers the ability to be innovative better."
Little said he found it interesting how the arts and STEM are "interwoven." He said he was as excited about STEAM being brought to students than anything else he has done in his career. He predicted "mid-course corrections" and that this initiative would look different in each school.
"What it comes down to is kindergarten students in our school district will be doing engineering projects," said Little. Morrison pointed out that another component of this program would be teachers acting collaboratively in classrooms which would push educators to further improve their use of technology, teamwork and communication.
This integration of STEAM into students' days throughout the week also meshes with the district's recently completed community-based strategic plan and school improvement plans. The plan, launched in February, set goals including developing students "who will think critically, innovatively solve problems, and be responsible citizens and confident leaders with a passion for learning."
"The community gave us the road map for improvement," said Little. "What we are doing are solutions from that strategic plan. We believe in innovation but not innovation for its own sake. We are an incredible school district and this effort is the next step where we ensure going from planning to action."
Little said teaching leadership will also be a "critical function" of the K-12 program and said education will be personalized for students.
"A school district has to serve all children," said Little. "Our highly successful children have to be challenged and those struggling need to be supported and nurtured. It's not enough to teach to the middle."
Morrison said this plan will be accomplished in specific steps and said children want to learn through discovery.
"Teachers have to let kids discover then reflect on what was learned," said Morrison. "The new way of thinking is on how kids learn through play. We have to set up an environment where students learn to grapple with problems and be resilient. Arts seemed to do this well."
Little said the district has also been helped by input from local industries on what they are or are not finding in local graduates.
"One thing is certain. the future will be more complex and problems will not be simpler," Little said. "The jobs that will drive the economy 20 years from now have not been invented yet. We need students to face that uncertain future. This is a high leveraging start to move Mount Airy City Schools to the next level. We want to be a national leader. This will be the way we get there."
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"(Just Like) Starting Over" is a song written and performed by John Lennon for his Double Fantasy album. The B-side was Yoko Ono's "Kiss Kiss Kiss". It was released as a single on 24 October 1980 and reached number one in both the USA and UK two weeks after he was murdered. It is his biggest solo American hit, staying at #1 for five weeks. (When Lennon was shot in New York City on 8 December 1980 the single was at #3 in the US and the following week reached the summit.) In the UK it had peaked at #8 in the charts and had fallen out of the Top 20 before Lennon's death propelled it to #1, making an unprecedented #21 to #1 move. By 6 January 1981 there were 3 Lennon songs in the UK top 5, a feat never achieved before or since.
This was the first single released from Double Fantasy, and the first new recording Lennon had released since 1975. It was chosen by Lennon not because he felt it was the best track on the album, but because it was the most appropriate following his five year absence from the recording industry. He referred to it during production as the "Elvis/Orbison" track, as he "tongue in cheek" impersonated their vocal styles. The uplifting bell at the intro of the song serves as the antidote to the morose bell sound which opens Lennon's first solo album, Lennon seeing it as his having come full circle.
Although its origins were in unfinished older compositions like "Don't Be Crazy" and "My Life", it was one of the last songs to be completed in time for the Double Fantasy sessions. "We didn't hear it until the last day of rehearsal," producer Jack Douglas said in 2005.[1] Lennon finished the song while on holiday in Bermuda, and recorded it at The Hit Factory in New York City just weeks later. The original title was to be "Starting Over". "(Just Like)" was added at the last minute because a country song of the same title had recently been released by Tammy Wynette. Inspirations for the song include similarities in melody to a section in the Beach Boys song "Don't Worry Baby". The title may have been suggested by The Raspberries song "Starting Over", as there is a famous '70s photo of John Lennon wearing a Raspberries "Just Like Starting Over" t-shirt, included on a Raspberries compilation album.
While commercial releases of the song (original 45rpm singles, LP's and Compact Discs) run a length of 3 minutes and 54 seconds, promotional 12" vinyl singles originally issued to radio stations feature a longer version, officially running at 4 minutes and 17 seconds. This version extends the coda fadeout, and is highly desired by collectors, as it has not appeared on any CD reissue or compilation.
It is listed at #53 on Billboard's All Time Top Songs.[2] The Flaming Lips recorded a version for the benefit album Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur.
On 8 October 2010, in honor of his birthday, iTunes released remastered albums, iTunes LPs and a free track, which happens to be a 2010 remix of "(Just Like) Starting Over".
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