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July 24th, 2011 #1
Help on buying a PC
So I'll be buying a PC dedicated for art for the first time. I know absolutely nothing about building PCs, so right now I plan on buying one already made. I was looking at the various desktops on HP's website and I'm not sure which ones are good for art or are totally overkill. Ideally I'd like to have a computer that doesn't lag when I try to paint on very large images or with big brushes, which is what my computer does right now. I can hardly use Painter for this reason. I don't plan on playing many games on this computer so that isn't an issue.
This is the one for the Elite Desktop PCs-
I'm willing to spend money to buy a nice PC to run CS5 and Painter 11, but I don't really have any idea which of those fits what I need.
This computer hardware illiterate artist would appreciate any help he can get
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scroll down to the 1st post. You might consider a graphics card upgrade to take pressure of the rest of the system, they have a relatively cheap upgrade for 60 bucks to the second option in the post. If you are willing to do some computer work it can be had cheaper usually. Then for 4 gigs of ram you could easily find some for less then 50 dollars when they want 150 for it, so even if you buy some and pay a comp friend to put it in for you in 5 minutes it'll save you. But all in all its a great processor and dell is better then HP IMO. For less then 700 you get an i7 with bigger better monitor upgrade and graphics card. Small hard drive at only 320 but you can get an external for file storage if you need to. Or again buy an internal one and have a comp friend put it in for you. But I dont think I have use that much space on all three of my computers. If you arent saving movies or dl'ing games then that sort of space will hold you off for a while.
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July 25th, 2011 #3
Thanks for the help. I'll certainly look into that.
July 26th, 2011 #4
which of the three graphics cards offered by the Dell deal do you think is the best one? They are-
1GB Nvidia GeForce GT 420 (DVI, VGA, HDMI)
AMD Radeon™ HD 6670 1GB DDR5 (DVI, VGA, HDMI)
AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 1GB DDR3 (DVI, VGA, HDMI)
I tried looking up graphics cards in Google, but I didn't really understand the info I was looking at, lol.
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i suggest you to buy pc which has configuration as followed Processor :Intel Core i7 3.4 GHz processor motherboard : Intel Desktop Board DX58SO2 Extreme Series - motherboard - ATX - LGA1366 Socket - X58 - LGA1366 Socket and Transcend Jet Ram 4 GB : 2 x 2 GB Memory - DIMM 240-pin - 800 MHz ( PC2-6400 ) and Seagate Moments XT 500 GB Internal hard drive - 300 Mbps - 7200 rpm it's good configuration for you
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I have a I7 2600K, 16GB, a hard disk ssd 60gb (here I have the SO, this is very fast), 1TB hard disk I have installed all my document and microsoft word, etc etc, of course you could install photoshop in the ssd hard disk and make it faster!
I forget, always is important has an external hard drive to backup the art
About the video cards I have HD 6670 1GB DDR5 (DVI, VGA, HDMI), it is amazing, I have one Dell 24'', one Samsung 17'' and a large lcd 52 Sharp (I did not use it to work, just to watch movies, but it is connected to the PC)
This is a great PC if you want to game, work, design, etc
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The other thing is the graphics card as many have said, with it memory isn't as important. For games memory in graphic cards is vital, but if you don't plan on playing games I suggest you get a computer with a graphics card that is fast and preferably aimed at graphical work, such as a nVidia's Quadro series card. If you can't find one, I would say pretty much any 90$+ graphics card will do fine.
Third, and this is just an opinion. I guess I'm also a bit biased as I have assembled all the computers I have ever owned (since -94), but I think buying a computer as separate components is always the best solution. At least in every computer store I have ever bought stuff from, they have had a computer assembly service, so if you want they'll assemble it for you (and install the OS and so forth). It saves money and in this case would give you the chance to optimize your computer for graphical work.
November 17th, 2011 #8
Basically after discussion with other members and what I own, a Quadro is actually more for entry level 3d work. For PS it handles layers well. This is not a gaming card. Other choices are the GeForce series at midrange.
You don't need a really high end card for illustration, but one thing to note is that I often see members with ATi cards have issues with Photoshop.


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If you know of a student who is a video storyteller or uses the medium to highlight social issues, this opportunity might be of interest to them. The deadline's been extended to Sept. 10.
For its first public festival, KQED and the Bay Area Youth Media Network (BAYMN) are seeking youth-produced videos that tell stories or highlight issues of social change.
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Site 3 Burn Pits: Ground Water:
A ROD for Site 3 Groundwater was signed on September 2004. Due to the presence of contaminants, especially DNAPL (Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid) deep within fractured bedrock, attainment of site groundwater cleanup goals may be difficult. In Situ Chemical Oxidation with Land Use Controls (LUCs) was the remedy selected for this site. The chemical oxidation injection activities were done in two phases: Phase I (March - May 2004) and Phase II (August - October 2004). Initial sampling results indicated reduced VOC concentrations, although cleanup levels have not been reached. In 2005, two rounds of sampling were performed and sampling results indicate that the contaminants of concern for this site remained at concentrations above the cleanup levels. Annual monitoring is taking place to further understand contaminant distribution and concentration trends. In order to understand the vertical distribution of the plume more completely, 3 deep wells were installed in late 2010 and revealed levels of VOC's exceeding the MCL at Site 3. Due to the levels of contamination found in these deep groundwater wells, additional wells were installed in 2012. EPA and the Navy are currently discussing a Technical Impracticability Waiver for the Site. Preliminary discussions also include additional injections for the shallow groundwater at Site 3.
Site 9: Storm Water Drainage Ditch: Soil Feasibility Study:
Site 9 is a 1.5 mile long storm water drainage ditch which has been impacted with contaminated sediments containing PCBs, PAHS, and metals. The majority of this risk posed by this site is to ecological receptors such as birds, invertebrates, and small mammals. In July 2006, a pilot study was done to evaluate the effectiveness of in-situ bioremediation. The pilot study was determined to be unsuccessful which has led to additional discussion of how Site 9 will be remediated. As a result, a draft feasibility study (FS) addendum was completed in 2009. The Navy, EPA, and PADEP have been working closely with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (US FWS) to determine the most ecologically friendly strategy to address this diverse habitat. A public meeting was held on July 22nd, 2009 to present the proposed remedy which consists on hot spot removal actions and various forms of stream stabilization. As part of this remedy, LUC's will also be placed on site 9. The Record of Decision was signed in September 2010.
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Site 8 is comprised of a large open area of approximately 20 acres. Historically, Site 8 had been used for the storage of ore. Soil sampling at Site 8 had indicated elevated levels of arsenic, manganese, and nickel that pose risk to human health and the environment. The final Record of Decision (RoD) describing the Remedial Action for the site was signed in September 2009. This decision document calls for the removal of wastes that will allow for industrial use. A Land Use Control (LUC) Remedial Design will be prepared as part of the process to restrict residential use at the site. The removal action has been completed and land use controls are currently in place.
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Sampling results indicated that soil had elevated levels of TCE and metals exceeding EPA's risked based criteria. The IR Program Team decided to conduct a removal action to excavate the contaminated soil in order to be protective of human health and the environment. The site was closed out with a no further action ROD signed in early 2009. Groundwater sampling results have showed no unacceptable risk. A no further action consensus letter for groundwater was signed on July 23rd, 2009.
Site 11 Ingot Storage Area (Areas 413, 414, 606, and 317):The final ROD was signed for Site 11 in September 2007. A pilot study was conducted at Site 11 (Area 413) to determine if an encapsulation technology (Encapco) is effective in immobilizing lead contaminated soils in the former lead ingot storage areas. Results from the pilot study showed that lead bioavailability concentrations were not reduced through the Encapco process. As a result, the Navy plans to excavate and dispose the impacted/treated soils within Area 413. A time-critical removal action for Area 414 of Site 11 was completed in December 2005. Additional removal actions were completed for Areas 317, 413, and 606 in spring 2007.
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The 824-acre Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg, formerly known as the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) located in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (7 miles West of Harrisburg PA. In the 1940s, NAVICP provided global management of repair parts for Navy ships. The base undertook additional inventory management responsibilities such as managing conventional ammunition, providing services, and providing maintenance and engineering for the installation. By 1943, 57 semi-permanent warehouses were built. In the early 1950s, NAVICP became a repository for a variety of metal ores received as war payment and reprimand. In Fall 1998, host activities at NAVICP (e.g., environmental and safety services, facilities, and engineering) were transferred to Commander in Charge of Atlantic Fleet (CINCLANTFLT) which resulted in an installation name change to Naval Support Activity (NSA), Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. At this time, NAVICP became a tenant command.The Navy conducted several investigations from 1984 to 1994. Upon doing so, six potential areas of contamination were identified: Carter Road Landfill, Building 904 Landfill, Ball Road Landfill and Burn Pits, Golf Course Landfill, Buildings 403/404 Solvent Disposal Area, and the Storm Water Drainage Ditch (SWDD). The 4.5-acre Carter Road Landfill, was used for the disposal of construction rubble, medical supplies, and gas mask canisters from 1950 to 1962. The 1-acre Building 904 Landfill, was used during the 1950s to dispose of construction debris and medical supplies. Ball Road Landfill and Burn Pits, was used from the mid-1940s until 1977. Wastes were dumped into the two pits over 7.5-acres, doused with gasoline and burned on a weekly basis. Wastes included paints, varnishes, gasoline, oils, medical supplies, paint and solvent containers, asbestos ash, and materials contaminated with polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB). The Golf Course Landfill was a 4-acre area where wastes were dumped and occasionally burned from 1945 to 1946. The Building 403/404 Solvent Disposal Area is the railroad track located between two buildings in the South-Central portion of the base. During the 1950s, hazardous wastes, including PCB-contaminated soils, and trichloroethene, were poured directly onto the tracks. The SWDD area receives the majority of the storm water runoff from the base. The drainage ditch is approximately 1.5 miles long and discharges into Trindle Run (a Pennsylvania cold water fishery) which then flows into the Conodoguinet Creek. The SWDD was primarily contaminated by a storm sewer system (AOC-9A) that was discharging PCB's from a transformer handling area to the ditch. Approximately 9,000 people obtain drinking water from public and private wells within 4 miles of the sources at NSA.
Site ResponsibilityThe site is being addressed through Federal actions.
NPL Listing HistoryProposed Date: 01/18/94
Final Date: 05/31/94
Threats and ContaminantsNavy studies identified numerous hazardous substances in the soil and in the groundwater in all six areas. Soil and groundwater are contaminated with arsenic; heavy metals including mercury, manganese, lead, and cadmium; pesticides; polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs); Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs); and polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Sediments are contaminated with metals, PAHs, and PCBs. Touching or ingesting contaminated soil, ground water, or sediments could pose a health risk.
Contaminant descriptions and risk factors are available from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, an arm of the CDC.
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In 1991, a partial removal action in the first 1/4 mile of the SWDD was conducted in which 5,744 tons of PCB-contaminated sediment was removed. A second removal of 1,305 tons of PCB-contaminated sediment was conducted in 1993 at three hot spots in the lower portion of the ditch. Contaminated sediments were disposed of at a RCRA permitted facility in Model City, NY. In 1993, the Navy initiated on-site bioremediation as its selected remedy for contaminated soil in the Burn Pits. However, there were several problems with the project and treatment system and as a result, the Navy terminated the cleanup contract for convenience in 1994. Approximately 20,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil were removed from the pits while another 10,000 cubic yards remain in one pit. Bioremediation activities at the Ball Road Landfill and Burn Pits Area, as well as the removal actions at the Storm Water Drainage Ditch have reduced some of the risk of exposure to hazardous wastes.
The Navy, EPA, PADEP, along with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (US FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) developed a work plan to investigate ecological risk screening base wide at ten sites. Field work began in Spring 1997 for Step 1 of the ecological risk assessment process. The draft report has been submitted and reviewed by the Navy, EPA and PADEP. Constituents of Potential Concern (COPCs) were identified and indicated a potential for ecological effects. EPA requested that food-web modeling be performed for all identified COPCs. A Phase 2 ecological risk assessment for food web modeling was initiated and a draft workplan has been reviewed by the agencies. EPA, PADEP, and US FWS have reviewed and commented on the Base wide IR Site Ecological Risk Screening (BIRSERS) and Technical Memo Parts I and II. The BIRSERS document was finalized in January 2003.
The Navy, EPA, and the State initiated site inspections at four sites (Sites 12, 13, 14, and 15). Sampling results indicate that Site 13 would not require further remedial actions. The Navy, EPA and PADEP plan on conducting Removal Actions (i.e., excavation/off-site disposal) for Sites 14 and 15. Contaminated soils will be excavated to mitigate lead (at Site 14) and PCB (at Site 15) and other metals in the soil from migrating to ground water. Final determination for any response actions at Site 12 is pending on the results of the Phase 2 ecological risk assessment work.
The Navy, EPA, and the State have actively implemented partnering at the site. This has led to the reevaluation of the bioremediation activities at Site 3 (Ball Road Landfill and Burn Pits). In September 1998, a removal action was conducted at Site 3 to remove approximately 25,000 cubic yards of contaminated soil from this site. The purpose of the removal action was to prevent migration of contaminants to groundwater and prevent maintenance workers from coming into contact with the soil.
The Navy, EPA, and the State issued a proposed plan for Site 1 (Carter Road Landfill) in October 1997. A public meeting was held and no comments were received. A draft ROD for Site 1 was reviewed and finalized. Based on uncovered new information for Site 1, a different remedy (Institutional Controls) was subsequently selected and a new proposed plan was issued for Site 1 in August 1998. A public meeting was held on September 2, 1998. No comments were received during the public comment period or public meeting. A ROD for Site 1 was signed on September 30, 1998.
EPA, PADEP, and the Navy completed two Five Year Review Inspections on January 27, 2003 for Site 1 Ball Road Landfill and Site 3 Burn Pits (soil). The inspections were conducted to determine if the remedy selected was still protective of human health and the environment. Land use controls (restricting the use of the land to uses that will not expose residents to contamination) were selected as the remedy at both sites. Both sites continue to be restricted to industrial use. Five-year inspections are required under CERCLA for properties which remain contaminated above risk based screening levels suitable for unrestricted residential use. The Navy submitted the Five Year Review Report to EPA and PADEP for Review and Comment. EPA concurred that the remedies were still in place and remained protective of human health and the environment in December 2003. The second five year review was finalized in January 2009. On January 2014, EPA concurred on the NSA Mechanicsburg 3rd Five-Year Review (FYR). The FYR process involved conducting an inspection of the Land Use Controls (LUCs) of OU-1 (Ball Road Landfill and Burn Pits, Soil), OU-3 (Carter Road Landfill), OU-4 (Ball Road Landfill and Burn Pits, Groundwater), OU-7 (Stormwater Drainage Ditch), and OU-15 (Ore Storage Area). EPA concurred with the Navy's determination that the remedies for these OUs are protective of human health and the environment. EPA also evaluated the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) measures for the above-listed OUs and determined the status of the environmental indicators as follows: a) Human Health: Current Human Exposure Controlled; b) Groundwater Migration: Groundwater Migration Under Control.In Early 2009 following a removal action, the Navy along with EPA and PADEP determined that there are no remaining unacceptable risks at the Former Golf Course Landfill (Site 5). Decision documents have been prepared for Site 5 allowing unlimited use and unrestricted exposure. The Navy and stakeholders have recently finalized Decision Documents for both Sites 8 and 9. All Sites have been addressed with a Decision Document. Sites with waste left in place will still be subject to 5-Year Reviews.


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Jimmy Wales, the co-founder of Wikipedia, has put forward proposals for the online encyclopedia's content to be approved by a group of mediators.
The move comes after Wikipedia falsely announced the deaths of two prominent politicians on the day of Barack Obama's inauguration. The site reported the deaths of West Virginia's Robert Byrd—the longest serving senator in American history—and Ted Kennedy, who has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and collapsed at the inaugural lunch.
Changes to the website's 2.7 million pages can currently be made by anyone and only a handful of pages are protected.
The suggested new system would be called "flagged revisions" and would involve entries made by lesser-known users being "flagged". The approval of a moderator would be necessary before any new information would appear on the site.
Trusted users would still be able to post changes that would appear on the page instantly. Mr Wales said: "We want people to be able to participate, but we have a tool available now that is consistent with higher quality."
The majority of Wikipedia users seem to agree with this concept and a user poll on the website suggests that 60 per cent are in favour of trials which may be put into place within the next few weeks.
These modifications may also lead to a greater acceptance of the legitimacy of information found on the website in the academic world.
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Wikipedia has previously faced similar problems: in 2005 prominent journalist and Democratic party aide John Siegenthaler discovered that an anonymous user had written a biography of him which claimed that he was involved with the assassination of John and Robert Kennedy in the 1960s.
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Author: Chrapko, Darlene
Date published: February 1, 2012
On Feb 14, the 4th annual Valentine's Day Women's Memorial March was held to honour the lives of the missing and murdered women of Southern Alberta. The organizers created and blessed march banners to honour the women. The event began at Scarboro United Church with guest speakers kicking off the gathering. The march was followed by a light meal.


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Best Argument Yet Against Keystone
Along with most of the rest of the center-right I've been sympathetic to efforts by the builders of the Keystone XL oil pipeline to win approval from the Obama administration. Somehow I'd missed the fact that there's an eminent domain angle. NPR reports on a Nebraska landowner who says that TransCanada sent his 92-year-old grandmother a letter threatening to use the power of eminent domain to build the pipeline across their property, and KYTX of Longview, Texas, reports on a Texas landowner who is suing to try to stop her land from being taken by eminent domain for the project.
If free market advocates are going to be consistent on this one, they may want to defend Keystone's right to build the pipeline without being stopped by the government, but also the landowners' rights to be paid a market-clearing price for the use of their property without being forced by the government to surrender the land for the benefit of a private company.
Attention Bill McKibben: Getting these facts out there may be the key to killing this pipeline, because it will eviscerate support for the project among the very folks — libertarian types, global warming skeptics, drill baby drill right-wingers — who are among the pipeline's current enthusiastic supporters. These folks all know about eminent domain being used for private projects because of the Kelo v. New London Supreme Court case, and they don't like it one bit.
Anyway, if the cost of building this pipeline is trampling property rights via eminent domain, maybe the best thing is for the Canadians to build the line to a Pacific port and ship the stuff to Communist China, which doesn't have much respect for property rights anyway. It's a global market for oil anyway, so the increased supply should downwardly effect American prices.
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Make Music In The Cloud
An online music creation kit has been released through Audiotool. If you're new to audio it's a great site to learn signal flow and get familiar with certain pieces of hardware. It's definitely worthy of a few minutes of your time. Plus, you can save anything you make! Source: http://www.audiotool.com/


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How to Dye Polyester
Dying a polyester garment can be a great way to put your personal touch on a piece of clothing. While polyester, along with other synthetic fibers, can be very difficult to dye properly, the process can be done successfully. By arming yourself with a few tools and a lot of know-how, you can learn how to dye polyester fabric. Read on below the jump for the steps on properly dying polyester fabric.
1Purchase the appropriate type of dye. Polyester can't be dyed using the same kinds of dyes that work well with natural fibers such as cotton; using these types of dyes will result in little or no change to your garment's color. To dye polyester, you need to purchase what are called disperse dyes. Disperse dyes consist of a finely ground dying agent suspended in a dispersing agent, and they are sold as either paste or powder.Ad
2Wash the garment to remove any oil or dirt. Wash your garment as you normally would in a washing machine in hot water. Please Make sure you don't use any fabric softeners or detergents with additives. Recommended best always is a detergent marked odor free. If you have an old style washer I highly recommend using Dawn original dish soap. However NEVER more then one teaspoon per yard of fabrics. WE don't want a rerun of Lucy! This step prepares the fabric for dying by removing any impurities. Do not Put the fabric or clothing in the dryer when you are finished this step.
3Put on your personal protective equipment. Before beginning the process, you need to put on rubber gloves, an apron, safety glasses, and a dust mask. The dust mask and safety glasses will prevent the finely ground dye powder from getting in your eyes, nose, and mouth, causing irritation. The gloves and apron will prevent the dye from discoloring your hands or clothing - if you stain your skin with disperse dye, it will be very difficult to remove.
4Prepare the dying bath. Fill a large steel or enameled stockpot with 2 gallons (7.5 L) of water. This amount of water will allow you to dye about 1 pound (453 g) of polyester fabric. Do not use an aluminum stockpot, as the metal will react with the dye. Bring the water to a boil.
5Dissolve the dye powder. Add the desired amount of dye to a small cup of hot water. To achieve a pale color, 1 tsp. (5 ml) of dye should suffice, while 3 tsp. (15 ml) can be added for a darker result. Stir the dye thoroughly to dissolve with a wooden or steel utensil - do not use aluminum, and do not use a utensil that you plan to use later for food preparation. If the dye won't dissolve completely, strain the resulting slurry through cheesecloth before using. You can remove mask at this point. As long as the dry powder is dissolved it is now safe to breath.
6Add the dye mixture to the boiling water bath, along with some laundry detergent. Adding about 1/2 tsp. (2.5 ml) of detergent to the dying bath will help the polyester accept the dye. Stir the bath to distribute the dye and detergent.
7Place the polyester garment into the boiling water bath. Allow to garment to boil for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally with a steel or wooden spoon. If the garment has not reached the desired color after 30 minutes, boil it for any additional time needed.
8Remove the garment from the bath when it has reached the desired color. Rinse it in warm water until the water runs clear, while being careful not to let the dye water stain your sink. When the garment has been thoroughly rinsed, wash it alone in a washing machine before wearing.Ad
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- Consider learning to dye with cotton fabrics first. Polyester is one of the most challenging fabrics to dye properly.
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By Melora McInnis
It's coming up to the completion of my first year at Holland College, Journalism. It was decided by my instructors and I that I would be staying in Sackville for two weeks for my on-the-job-training at the Tribune Post. I became instantly nervous and I continued to be everyday until my departure to N.B.
All my classmates had already completed their first year and are already on their summer vacation, while I was just coming back from my trip to Regina, Sask., representing PEI at the Canadian Ringette Championships.
I was exhausted, stressed and ready for summer. I didn't want to leave my family again for the second time in two weeks while the rest of my classmates were already enjoying summer vacation.
I never spoke a word to anyone about how nervous I really was because I knew whether I liked it or not, I'd be going to Sackville and living on my own in a place where I hardly knew anyone.
From the second I walked into the Tribune Post I felt I a strong, instant sense of relief from the simple, generous welcome I received from my editor Scott Doherty and his wonderful staff, who I quickly formed bonds with. I could read from the staff's faces that they were naturally sweet people and I was instantly ready to get to work.
After I got settled in that Monday evening in my single room dorm at Mount Allison University, I was ready to open my mind to this brand new place.
That takes me up to here, on this beautiful, sunny Friday afternoon, May 9. In a couple of hours I will be travelling back to the Island for the weekend and my parents would be disappointed to hear that I would rather stay here.
Sackville is a small, simple town but in the most beautiful of ways. Everyone is nice and gives me the same respect I give them and this is all I ask from anyone.
I knew only one person coming into this town, but I met many more who I will never forget for giving me an amazing experience.
In the one week I've been here, every single person I had the pleasure to associate with is simply nice and was always open for conversation.
This includes the staff and people I've met at the delicious coffee shops and restaurants I've been to while here, this includes Patterson's Family Restaurant, Mel's Tea room, Bridge Street Café and Black Duck Coffee House - they were all delicious!
I also took the lovely stroll through the Waterfowl Park but I'm not finished yet, I am here for one more week and I plan to get the full Sackville experience.
The people I've met while reporting are fantastic and humble; the people I walk by on the street aren't afraid to smile back.
My mother called me Wednesday evening, May 7 and asked how I was doing; I told her I was happy and I loved Sackville. She asked me if I would ever live here and I said,
"If I had to pick anywhere to live right now, it would be Sackville. I love it." And I meant it!
I've travelled to many locations throughout Canada and not a single one is comparable to Sackville. Even though it's unfortunate I am only here for two weeks, I promise to be back to this wonderful town.


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The "big game" will soon be upon us. How many of you remember being a kid, playing football in your backyard pretending to throw the winning touchdown in the biggest game of the year? There is nothing that can take those memories away and for a lot of people those are some of the clearest childhood memories.
That thrill never really leaves you, and come gameday, it feels ever more present. The rush leading up to the game brings out the kid in you again and reminds you why you sit and watch 12 hours of pre-game shows, stand over a flaming grill in close to sub-zero temperatures, stock up your fridge with every drink imaginable and invite everyone you know to take it all in on a big screen that makes you feel like you're right there on the field. True, those memories may be clear and they're some of the best you'll ever have. But watching the big game on your big screen, that shows the clearet picture of all, is the best way to remind you of your backyad heroics in a childhood game that no one else may even know about, yet you remember as the greatest game every played.
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If you're going through job interviews these days, what are you saying without words? In this article, Forbes' Jacquelyn Smith shows how the message you're sending with your non-verbal cues – within the first MINUTE of meeting a hiring manager – can have a disastrous effect on your interview's outcome.
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Sad news: the American automotive legend and king of muscle has passed away at the age of 89
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Editor's note: We've just received the sad news that today - 11 May 2012 - Carroll Shelby has passed away at the age of 89 after being hospitalised for pneumonia. Here is our story from Top Gear magazine published only one month ago, dedicated to a true automotive legend.
Moving slowly and deliberately, automotive legend Carroll Shelby, wearing his trademark black Stetson hat, raises his right hand towards the spotlights high up in the rafters and acknowledges the crowd's applause. It's amazing he's here at the 2013 Shelby GT500 Mustang reveal, as he's been laid up in a hospital bed, fighting his long-running health problems, until about an hour ago. But then, Shelby, even at 89, is amazing.
He's been fighting the competition and the odds for the past 50 years, so yanking out his life support system to be present at a car launch isn't unusual for him. It's just business as usual for the guy who has put his name, reputation and life on the line for cars all his adult life.
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Manhood and fatherhood in America is undergoing a significant change. Traditional family values, goals, and ideals are being uprooted by a world of stress and pressure to be more, to be better, to exceed. Conventional masculinity is being redefined as unstable and something to be "proved"; hence the creation of the self-made man. Instead of landownership or independence, today's men now focus on vigorous recreation and strenuous careers. These attempts to become a "real man" have manifested themselves in family units and have been a significant factor in divorces, unethical behavior, and the emotional separation of families. It is an issue that hereditarily spreads from one generation of men and their children to the next; abuse and neglect brought by fathers leaves a deeply ingrained impression on young men as they pursue manhood and fatherhood.
The eradication of traditional ideas of fatherhood have created a new age of men who are struggling to define themselves and their roles. This has led to millions who have rushed in to marriage and fatherhood unaware of the task, commitment, and struggle they will be faced with. Men and fathers have become estranged and emotionally distant to their children, they pay child support every month and maybe see the kids every weekend. Today, millions of children are dangerously lacking in a loving, caring, and most importantly, a present father. Fortunately on the other end, according to the National Census Bureau, 2.75 million children are being raised by fathers.
Several fathers, when given the time to play and spend quality time with their children often feel inadequate in their role as nurturer, teacher, or disciplinarian. This can almost directly be equated to the fathering example they were brought up in. The upbringing and education (or lack thereof) that a father shows his son(s) is directly correlated to how that son will in-turn treat his children, wether it be positively or negatively. Fathering children can be a blessing or a disease that will inherently spread from one generation, to the next, to the next.
Women and children are no longer obliged to be "seen and not heard." Mens sole role isn't merely financial. There is a new era being ushered in, asking "what is American manhood?" In his book, Manhood in America, Michael Kimmel states,
"Self-Made Manhood is our legacy from nearly two centuries of American history. But it is not our nature; it has a history. And the meanings of manhood will continue to change. It is my hope that such changes not rehearse the failed strategies that have dogged our efforts to prove our manhood, but that we accept the responsibility to consider other possibilities, other visions of manhood"
Trying to create and prove ourselves as men goes against our very being. Deciding that a man is or is not "manly" based on what he does, where he works, or how he treats his family is a fallacy. These lies are what fuel the insecurities, the uncertainties, and the broken hearts in millions of American households.
These specific attributes are still very much alive today, but Kimmel mentions that men can no longer accept this. There are alternatives to what the mass media foists upon men. Consistently, the men and father figures on TV are depicted as inadequate, undisciplined, and cowardly. They're jokes, meant to be laughed at and nothing more. If there is an once of depth or morality to be gleaned, it is from the wife, children, etc. It's possible that, in reality, this is how several households are, but men and fathers cannot accept a life of insignificant distance (physically and emotionally) in their respective families. Creating a "man cave," working a blue-collar job, and a vulgar tongue will not prove your masculinity. Rather the love, respect, and time shown towards a wife and children will.
Despite the apparent downward trend in modern fatherhood, men have been responding in an effort to break the cycle of alcoholism, abuse, neglect, and hatred that spans multiple generations. In Patricia Fry's article, a young father, Ronald tells his story,
"Dad was drunk and always coming home late. I lay awake listening to him beat Mom, her crying, him loading guns while giving us kids' names to each bullet, watching him choke her to unconsciousness and on and on. I ran away from home for the first time at age fourteen. I got heavy into drugs and alcohol. I stole cars, broke into houses. From age sixteen to eighteen, I was mostly incarcerated-a total loser. Now I have three sons, and they never cry themselves to sleep because of what Daddy's doing to Mommy. They don't feel a wave of terror when I come home from work. Thank God they'll never know that terror."
Granted, Ronald's story is a grim retelling of the destructive power of fathers. The time and effort that is necessary for this kind of healing process takes years, decades, and even then may bear no fruit. This process these experiences growing up are the cause of why so many men and women hold an overwhelming hatred for their fathers. After years (and possibly decades), men have had to heal their wounded relationships with fathers through forgiveness and a soft heart. Only through this can young men begin to dig themselves out of the mire of imprinting and heartbreak.
This attitude of understanding has led to a shift, a trend, of men promising to not be like the fathers that they grew up with; but rather to be intentional and involved in the family they were a part of. "Fatherhood is inside every boy at birth, but the kind of nurturing he gets from his father will determine how far it goes."
It's this nurturing and positive upbringing in the first months that effect how that child will in turn grow up and train his children.
"Fatherhood is worth it."
Parenting, and specifically fatherhood, is one of the most challenging and rewarding endeavors any man will pursue. It's the role young men were innately meant to fulfill. This incomparable nurturing, love, and growth will change a man for the rest of his life. "Fathering is not a passive process; the process of fathering has profound effects on men themselves and important implications for children."
Being a man is not what the American media portrays it to be either. Manhood is strength, courage, provision, protection, sensitivity, and the list goes on. It is not something that has to be proven or shown to anyone. The traits and characteristics naturally emerge over time. Being a father to your children and a husband to your wife is love, respect, discipline, leadership, and again the list continues.
By no means is this an easy process however, studies show that many fathers are required to negotiate their work schedule and habits for what's good for the family. This role is a daunting task, however, it is the ultimate mark of a true man; a father who has a lasting and positive impression on his children and the generations that follow.


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22 Beautiful Portfolio Websites to Inspire You
From time to time, we like to showcase how designers and studios are presenting their work. So for this installment of Monday inspiration, we've gathered 22 excellent examples of portfolio and studio websites for you to study and gain inspiration from. In this collection, you'll see a variety of styles and trends including minimal layouts, parallax scrolling, and illustrated designs. Whatever the approach, you'll notice that each one of the sites captures the personality of the creative individual or studio it represents.
A portfolio WordPress theme from Theme Trust that uses a parallax effect in the home page banner to highlight the site's key message in an engaging fashion.
Leo Tartari
Leo Tartari is an experienced designer born and raised in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
35mm Design
35mm Design is a collection of work by Steve Scavo.
Tobias Van Schneider
Tobias Van Schneider is a multi-disciplinary art director and user interface designer from Germany.
Safari specializes in the innovative production and swift delivery of social and mobile applications, technology systems, creative strategies, and more.
Tyler Smith
Tyler has worked in the web industry for 5 years, and is currently working for Refresh Media in beautiful San Luis Obispo.
Mohiuddin Parekh
User experience designer developing interface designs for web apps iOS and Android.
Julien Renvoye
Marisa Passos
Marisa Passos is a graphic and web designer.
We don't just come up with cool ideas, we use a well-tuned, engaging process to make them happen… on time and on budget.
WeAreSoup. We believe in culture, design & digital as means of sharing experience. We are focused on bringing companies into digital.
Oven Bits
What you want, we've likely done. We may be small(ish), but most of us draw on eight or more years of experience in mobile, web, and design.
Robby Leonardi
My name is Robby Leonardi, and I am a multidisciplinary designer based in New York City. I do illustration, graphic design, animation, and front-end development.
Etienne Ledemay
I'm Etienne Ledemay a French Art Director & Interfaces Designer
Pavel Macek
I am Pavel and I am an User Interface Designer of mobile and web applications.
4v is a development and creation studio from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Pollen – an ambitious European design studio that delivers cohesive, robust brand identities that break the mould and get our clients noticed.
Scribble Tone
We are a design team in Portland, Oregon that focuses on branding, interactive and type projects. As problem solvers, we thrive on fun and complex challenges.
We are a Branding & Digital agency pairing beautiful images with relevant messages.
These Are Things
Welcome to the design and illustration studio of Jen Adrion and Omar Noory.
Bbbttery is a multi-disciplinary studio that works with design, art and technology.
Socket Studios
Socket Studios is the work of London based designer and web developer Paul Macgregor.
18 Comments
Tim HattJuly 30, 2012
Wow, great collection!
And I'd like to add http://www.erwinrietveld.nl.
aledesign.it – Creative GraphicJuly 30, 2012
Very nice selection… I have two preference: "4v" and "These Are Things". Two different design…but two great works!
Chris DevlinJuly 30, 2012
Creating your portfolio website allows you to share and showcase your work easily with the others and also it increase your visibility and presence. It helps to branding the website in this internet world. The above portfolio inspires me to rework my portfolio layout especially "Pollen", its clean and descriptive…
RudiJuly 30, 2012
Simple is golden ^^ nice collection, love Pavel Macek site
Jeffrey GJuly 30, 2012
Another one – gochman.me
JohnJuly 30, 2012
Pretty amazing, I especially like Robby Leonardi portfolio
Design TurnpikeJuly 30, 2012
These are Things is a cool look!
Abdullah Bin LaiqueJuly 31, 2012
Nice Collection, Thanks for sharing I love the color and style of "Mohiuddin Parekh" website, good work
Paul WestonJuly 31, 2012
Thought this was a great article and one that has some very inspiring websites. I like all the sites you have put together and there are a couple of sites that stand out for me. I really liked the 4v site for the design and layout of the site. It has a really modern funky feel and I love the use of colour. The site I really loved was the These Are Things site, for the concept, design and development techniques used. I love how the they have used parallax scrolling with the characters and the changing scenes. I also really love the graphics used and the style of the site. Great collection and I look forward to more articles like this one.
MickaelJuly 31, 2012
This one is really cool too. http://www.gang-corporate.com/
Abu Dhabi WebJuly 31, 2012
Beautiful collections here guys, I love the work of Robby Leonardi fantastic elements and creativeness. A lot of inspiring work coming out I wonder if these should be listed on the Site of the Day website x
Christina CruzJuly 31, 2012
Great collection shown. I really like 4V.
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Robert Olson scored a career-high 27 points and a pair of Loyola freshmen helped spark a second-half rally Thursday night, but the Greyhounds (15-8, 7-4 Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) lost, 91-79, to Canisius (14-8, 7-4).
The Golden Griffins led 18-6 after senior guard Isaac Sosa made two 3-pointers to fuel a 14-2 run in the first half. Canisius stretched its lead to 15 before the Greyhounds battled back.
Olson scored nine consecutive points to power a 15-4 run, but the Golden Griffins answered with an 11-0 run and led 43-31 at halftime.
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Canisius shot 13-for-19 from 3-point range and 60.4 percent from the field. It led by as many as 21 with 11:04 left in the game, but Loyala freshmen Jarred Jones and Eric Laster helped the Greyhounds rally.
Loyola pulled to within 80-75 on a 3 by Olson with 4:16 remaining. But Canisius pulled away once more to defeat the Greyhounds, who have lost consecutive games for the first time since late December.
Sosa finished with 19 points for Canisius, while Dylon Cormier (Cardinal Gibbons) and Erik Etherly scored 13 points apiece for Loyola.
Mount St. Mary's 77, Quinnipiac 73: Shivaughn Wiggins scored a team-high 17 points as the host Mount (8-12, 3-6 Northeast Conference) held off the Bobcats (8-13, 4-5).
Mount St. Mary's built a 13-point lead with 13 minutes remaining and withstood a Quinnipiac rally to earn the victory.
The Mount scored six consecutive points to take its biggest lead of the game, 56-43. Rashad Whack sparked the run, hitting a 3-pointer and a free throw before making a steal, and kicking the ball ahead to Kelvin Parker for a breakaway slam that gave the Mount the 13-point lead.
Wiggins was 10-for-11 at the foul line and finished with a team-high 17 points. Whack and Julian Norfleet added 13 points each for the Mount, while Ousmane Drame posted career highs of 19 points and 20 rebounds for the Bobcats.
Johns Hopkins 64, Gettysburg 59: Adam Spengler scored 12 points as the Blue Jays (13-7, 9-4 Centennial Conference) pulled away from the Bullets (11-9, 7-6).
Johns Hopkins was down by 13 points at halftime but roared back in the second half. Spengler's two free throws with 2:25 remaining gave the Blue Jays their first lead since the game's opening minutes, one they would not relinquish until the final buzzer.
Sango Amolo led Gettysburg with 17 points.
Haverford 62, Washington College 60: The Fords (7-12, 5-8 Centennial) grabbed an early lead and withstood a late rally to defeat the Shoremen (2-18, 2-11).
Stephen Poarch hit a 3-pointer with 20 seconds remaining to bring Washington College to within two. Brett Cohen had an opportunity to tie the game at the free-throw line in a one-and-one situation, but his first shot missed.
Bakers scored 18 points to lead Haverford, which shot 59 percent from the field.
Dickinson 75, McDaniel 58: Gerry Wixted scored 19 points and pulled down nine rebounds to guide the host Red Devils (15-5, 10-3 Centennial) to a win over the Green Terror (11-9, 5-8).
Dickinson took an early lead and was up 40-19 at the half. McDaniel cut the deficit to 14 points midway through the second half but could not fully recover.
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Havent been able to watch the fight again (I will tonight when I'm home from work) but I thought Bonnar landed a nice left elbow against the cage early on, but it didnt seem to affect Silva at all.
Bonnar seemed to connect on some shots, but it wouldn't surprise me when I review it later if on closer examination Silva rolled with them and took them on the shoulder. He's so quick is hard to tell sometimes.
Gutted about the outcome but it was nice to see Bonnar fight one last time. Anyone know the exact stoppage time? Did he last longer with Silva than Griffin? Can I cling to that at least?


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Former New York Islanders goalie Rick DiPietro has had a rough NHL career -- from injuries to disappointing seasons to not living up to his huge contract -- he's seen and experienced it all. The Islanders put him out on waivers last week, and DiPietro has told News 12 Long Island's Kevin Maher that the team waiving him felt like "they ripped my heart out, stabbed it, set it on fire and flushed it down the toilet." He also admitted that he struggled with suicidal thoughts. DiPietro failed to play up to the 15-year, $67.5 million contract he signed before the 2006-07 season. This season, DiPietro went 0-3 with a 4.09 goals-against average in three games with the Islanders. There are still eight years at $4.5 million per season remaining on his landmark deal. He has since been assigned to the team's American Hockey League affiliate in Bridgeport. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Never have I felt iller and angrier than reading the grand jury indictment against Kermit Gosnell. (Seriously, some of the most haunting images you can imagine.) Frighteningly, Gosnell isn't showing any sign of remorse after being convicted of three counts of murder and one of involuntary manslaughter for killing women and babies born alive at his late-term abortion house of horrors.
Here he is giving his first jailhouse interview, with Philadelphia magazine's Steve Volk, since his May conviction. He told the magazine that he has been reading his Bible and that he's "spiritually innocent." The charges? Nothing but a cooked up investigation by Catholics at the DA's office.
Gosnell said he considers his conviction to have been motivated by religion and politics. "I have come to believe that the presumption of guilt was compounded by religious convictions," Gosnell said. " … Were you aware that Seth [Williams, Philadelphia's district attorney] was an altar boy? Did you know of the strong Catholic presence in the homicide division?"
And then there is the abortion-themed poetry he's writing, which highlights the injustice of sentencing to life a prison a deranged doctor who had patients deliver viable fetuses into the toilet--sometimes crying babies--and then would "abort" the child by severing the spine with scissors.
If that is spiritual innocence, what could possibly be condemned?
So the Philadelphia DA has a strong Catholic presence. I suspect that, with Catholics being the dominant denomination of the dominant U.S. religion that's true of a lot of district attorney office. More importantly, I can't think of a religion that permits what Gosnell did.
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Lawrence took home the award for 'Best Actress' for her role in David O. Russell's SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK, where she starred opposite Bradley Cooper.
Other actresses up for the award were Jessica Chastain for ZERO DARK THIRTY, Emmanuelle Riva for AMOUR, Quvenzhané Wallis for BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD, and Naomi Watts for THE IMPOSSIBLE.
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This is information that I received from WKA regarding registering for the races.
Everyone should have a WKA Membership card which we need to see or an email confirmation from WKA with a temporary membership number. If you do not have this at the time of registration you will be required to complete another WKA Application and include a credit card number with expiration date and security code on the form. When is gets sent in to WKA after the race they will check for a membership. If you are registered they will shred the form, if you are not registered they will charge your credit card the $55 membership fee. Otherwise you can purchase a one day membership for $5, non refundable. There will be no exception for this, everyone must be a WKA member to race this series. Also if you are registering a Minor you will need to provide a NOTARIZED Parental Consent form with the membership application. The Application form is attached with a Parental Consent Form to be notarized, please make sure to sign all four forms.
There will be a lot of people registering for this first race. Please make it easier and faster for everyone by preregistering with the WKA. Prairie City Kart Club will be taking preregistration on Friday and Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00pm but only from 7:00am - 8:30am on Sunday.


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International students and their "friendly families" celebrated together for a final farewell party on Sat, May 4.
Pictures were on display recounting the international students' memorable moments during their stay at Wilson from when they met their friendly families until now.
Director of International Students, Paul Miller gave the opening greeting. All international students introduced themselves and talked about their future plans. They also discussed their best, happy and unforgettable memories while enjoying delicious food.
Friendly families help international students adjust
Through this program, international students and the families spend time together during the students' stay in the U.S. The friendly families help the students adapt by introducing them to American culture most notably holidays, such as Halloween, Thanksgiving Day, and Easter, and of course, s'more making.
One of the friendly families, Gary and Virginia Lewis, really enjoyed this program.
"The main thought [of] this endeavor is how educational and enriching the experience was for us and the young students. We certainly realize that the opportunity to travel and expand one's view of the world is something that all people should embrace. Essentially, all humans, regardless of where they live have the same aspirations of finding happiness, peace and fulfillment," said Lewis.
They enjoyed meeting all the students from the many represented counties and learning about the different cultures.
"We had many revelations as a result of this program. We took Borae Lee to many movies, breakfasts, lunches and dinners, took her to our church, and many shopping experiences culminating in a trip to Tyson Corners in Washington, DC. We also enjoyed her visits to our home where we had a chance to engage in a wide range of conversations, plus she met 2 of our 4 children plus our 2 dogs & 3 cats. We always enjoyed her company," said Virginia Lewis.
The Lewis family plans to participate in the Friendly Family Program next year too.
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Norfolk 'fun' plough event raises charity cash
11:58 05 January 2013
It was a perfect opportunity to enjoy a "fun" day of ploughing with vintage tractors or even heavy horses.
As usual, the Norfolk Ploughing Society's annual fun match attracted a strong field of 59 enthusiasts including many veterans and, encouragingly, a number of youngsters.
The field, which had been provided by Robert Carter's Drayton Farms, was almost underneath the flight path to Norwich International Airport.
On a dry day and although the wind was a bit of a nuisance, the ploughing enthusiasts were able to make the best of the good going.
There was a good mix of vintage and veterans tractors as well as some "walk behind" machines.
Arthur Clouting, of Buxton, near Aylsham, brought his two shires, Monty and Bruno, who were in good form.
The ploughing started promptly at 10am and included vintage, classic and horticultural tractors.
One youngster, Jack Framingham, of Bawdeswell, near Dereham, was taking part in the vintage mounted section while Lewis Shutler was ploughing with a horticultural engine.
Members were keen to raise funds for Myeloma UK and Swaffham Community Hospital League of Friends.
The society's secretary, Jane Raynes, said: "Thanks to the generosity of the ploughmen and women and spectators we raised over £1,400.
"The car parking kept filling up and then emptying as more and more visitors arrived to watch the ploughing.
"And the coverage before the fun day in the EDP's Farm & Country pages was fantastic – that really helped," she said.
"When we opened the collection boxes at the end of the day, we found people had put in £10 and £20 notes," she added.
Last year, the event had to be delayed because of the intense cold.
The Norfolk Ploughing Society's next match will be held at Grimston, near King's Lynn, on Sunday, February 17, starting at 10am. It is being organised by the former secretary Bob Callaby. Anyone wishing to tale part in this fun match should contact Mr Callaby on 01485 571346.


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Chris Wood had his 2011 season curtailed because of injury but says he's ready and raring to go in 2012.
By Chris Wood
Last Updated: 11/01/12 11:14am
Hi everyone - it seems like a very long time since I last wrote but unfortunately that's because it has been a long time since I was last playing competitively, the result of the back injury which ruined the last few months of my 2011 season.
But the good news is that after a lot of rest and hard work I was able to fly south to start the year in the Africa Open at East London GC.
Being back on tour is a great feeling and yet it also took a little bit of getting used to after spending so long at home. I'll be away from home for six weeks so there was plenty of packing to do and then it takes some time to re-acclimatise to the way it works on tour - eating out all the time and living in a hotel room.
I'm back playing though and that's far more important. Being injured is very frustrating in any sport but especially in golf as the tournaments never stop and all of them are on Sky television every week!
The problem is that I am not just a golfer, I'm also a golf fan so I like to watch it, but when you know you should be out there it's horrible!
The flip side of that is that it provided motivation throughout the recuperation and I've got to say a big thank you to Andy Wadsworth and Rich Bricknell back home in Bristol who helped me in the gym and with physiotherapy. I worked with both of them during my amateur career (and also in my early pro life) and I never had any injuries, so having a good team in Bristol just five minutes from my place is exactly what I need right now!
All in all I missed the final three months of last season, but even before then the back problems had impacted on my results, ever since the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth really.
It was a tough experience, so what have I learned form it? Well, it's taught me to slow down with everything I have been doing and I mean everything - playing, practice, gym, travelling, and all other things too.
I've come to really appreciate the value of resting, taking time away from golf and making sure I am giving my body enough time to recover from weeks on the road! It might have been a painful lesson, but I want it to be one I don't have to repeat!
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Returning to the tour at East London gave me some good vibes because last year I shot through the field on the final day to make a three-man play-off for the title. My ISM colleague Louis Oosthuizen won that week but it was a good place to return to, with those fond memories.
I didn't have huge expectations of the week (although I said the same thing 12 months ago!) and I think my assessment of the week is that I played okay considering I had played so little golf - it was just good to get a scorecard in my hands again.
My stats look great for the week (I hit 85.2% of the green in regulation to rank second in the field) and it was true that I hit a lot of them, but the truth was that I was not hitting the ball close enough.
My distance control was not quite up to scratch and I was drawing the ball a little too much for my liking, but it has given me something to work on for the next few weeks and I do get the feeling that my game isn't that far away!
This week I play in the Joburg Open and then I head to Dubai for one week off from tournament play. My coach is flying out and we can get some seriously good work done on the game. After two weeks playing it will be a good opportunity to see where my game is heading into the desert swing!
One bad thing this week, the one aspect of tour life I didn't want to be re-introduced to ... my golf bag went missing on the flight to Johannesburg!
I reckon something goes missing about three or four times a year and it always gives you a bit of a scare, especially if (as has been the case sometimes) you are out in the sticks and wonder if you'll ever see the lost luggage ever again. It doesn't help that I'm so tall - pro shops don't really cater for me with spare sets!
But fortunately my clubs re-appeared mid morning Monday so I was relieved to know that I was playing this week after all!
Looking ahead to this year, I just can't wait to being in contention again - there really is nothing like it and I hope it happens sooner rather than later.
Oh and I'm going to treat myself to a new bike when I feel I deserve it and I've already got my eye on one after I trialled it last summer. It's a top bike so now I just need to earn it!


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Indiana Slugs Its Way To 7-2 Win Over No. 20 Michigan
March 31, 2012
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - After seeing its 15-game home win streak snapped earlier in the day, the Indiana Hoosiers (17-16, 2-3 Big Ten) rebounded with an impressive 7-2 win over No. 20 Michigan (23-10, 4-1 Big Ten) at the IU Softball Field on Saturday.
The win is the first for the Hoosiers against Michigan in Bloomington since April 20, 1996.
Meaghan Murphy (8-6) was phenomenal in the circle for Indiana despite allowing seven hits, as she held the powerful Michigan lineup to two runs on those seven hits with two strikeouts and one walk.
Amanda Wagner completed her perfect day at the plate with two more hits - including her sixth home run of the year - and three RBI while Shannon Cawley continued her stellar freshman season with two hits, an RBI and a run scored. Another freshman, Brianna Meyer, also got into the power surge with her first career home run in the sixth inning.
The Hoosiers took advantage of the erratic Michigan pitching in the third inning, scoring three runs - all on bases loaded walks.
Michigan scored a pair of runs in the top of the fifth inning to cut the Indiana lead to 3-2 but the Hoosier bats were ready to roll in the bottom of the frame. Samantha Berenter singled through the right side and Cawley singled to left center with two outs to set the table for Wagner. The junior crushed a home run to right field off Haylie Wagner, to put IU out in front, 6-2.
Lora Olson came on in relief to start the sixth inning and continued her stellar form from game one to keep the Michigan offense at bay.
The bottom of the sixth saw Brianna Meyer get into a pitch from Hilary Payne and it carried over the fence in left center for an insurance run for the Hoosiers, making it 7-2.
Olson surrendered two hits in the seventh but kept UM off the board to preserve the win for IU.
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You've noticed a change, but you haven't been able to figure out what is actually taking place in today's dating world. One thing is certain, though: calling mom doesn't help much. How do you explain the significance of that really incredible gchat conversation you had with a new guy? Or the excitement you felt when he added you on facebook and immediately liked your latest status update? How do you make her understand that it's totally normal to meet at a guy at a bar after a (non competitive) game of kickball? And how do you then explain that it definitely means something that he made sure he was playing flip cup against you the entire night? Don't even think about explaining flip cup. "No mom, it wasn't a date-date, but…â€
If you're a single girl currently breathing, you can probably relate. I mean, how many 'date-dates' have you been on in the last month? And how many do you have on the calendar for the next two weeks? And why do you we feel the need to modify 'dates' with 'date'? Because dating is dead, ladies. And I had the pleasure of attending the funeral.
Jessica Massa and Rebecca Wiegand, the masterminds behind wtfisupwithmylovelife.com laid dating to rest in style, and from the ashes emerged the book that will change your love life forever:The Gaggle.  It's the guide to looking at your love life in a whole new light. It's embracing what Jessica has coined as the 'postdating' society and letting all the men in your life and all of the non-dates (we'll get to these later) you go on lead you to that soul shaking love you want. Oh, think you don't have any men in your life? Think again. Jess went on tour for a year interviewing women all over the country, and she found that most  women have an entire Gaggle of men around them. So what is the gaggle?
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The select group of guys in your life – many of whom you are not explicitly romantically involved with – who play different roles, fulfill different needs, and help you to figure out who you are, what you want and what kind of relationship you ultimately desire. (wtfisupwithmylovelife.com)
Jess discovered that there are 10 types of men that exist in the gaggle. You may not have all of them, but chances are you have a few!


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Why is there no ability to block people? It would be so much less stressful if you could just block people like you can on other sites. Surely its just common sense?
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Sure blocking is a great idea, but as an American I believe in freedom of speech. If we are gonna get our panties all in a bunch at what someone else writes on their own page then we need to stay off of it and mind our own business.
This is akin to ground(ctrl)'s own philosophy.
Why cant we block people
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