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We're all well aware of how important the braking system in our vehicles is. And, we all know what could happen if the brakes fail--the result could be down right disastrous. Unfortunately, we tend to pay much more attention to making our vehicles go fast than we do to stopping fast. For this month's issue we decided to highlight braking systems, as you can probably tell by now. Here I'm going to attempt to layout a bunch of brake basics for you. Who knows, I may have found a tidbit that you were not aware of. For example, did you know that every time you mash that pedal, the hydraulic system exerts as much as 1,000 pounds of hydraulic pressure to each of the four brakes? We all might learn something here after all.
Brakes are essentially energy-conversion devices, which alter the kinetic energy (momentum) of your vehicle into thermal energy (heat). It's this factor that I believe led to the development and popularity of disc brakes--but, I'm getting ahead of myself here. Let's get to some real basic info and then work our way up to specifics.
In the brake systems we're familiar with, the master cylinder is usually separately chambered, (one fluid reservoir for the front and one for the rear), and power-assisted to activate both the front and rear brakes. This way, if either fails the other can provide adequate braking power. Such safety systems within the braking system make modern brakes very complex, but much safer than earlier braking systems found on our beloved classic Chevys. Single chamber masters and four-wheel drum brakes aren't going to cut it these days, especially not in performance vehicles. High-performance disc brakes are the way to go. They were originally developed for racing, but are now used on most cars and a disc/drum or disc/disc conversion should be a near-top priority on your classic vehicle upgrade list.
In almost all braking systems, the brake pedal is connected to a "master cylinder" by a pushrod. The master cylinder is connected to small slave cylinders at each wheel by steel brake lines and flexible rubber hoses. The entire hydraulic system is filled with brake fluid, which is forced through the system by pressing on the brake pedal, causing the movement of the master cylinder pistons. The front disc brakes use friction "pads" which are mounted in "calipers." The pads are forced against machined surfaces of a rotating disc called the "rotor." The rear brakes are usually of the "drum" type. In these, the internal expanding brake "shoes" are forced against the inside-machined surface of a rotating drum.
In recent years, brakes have dramatically changed in design. Disc brakes, due to their lighter weight, superior cooling, and better performance are replacing drum types on the rear wheels, as well. As I stated earlier, instead of shoes, which press outward against the inside of a drum, a disc attached to the axle is gripped from either side by friction pads attached to the calipers, just like the ones up front. The greatest advantage of disc brakes all around is that they're essentially "fade" free; that is, repeated application doesn't result in excessively high temperatures developing (as in the case of drums), lowering the stopping power of the brake. Commonplace on newer cars are "anti-lock" brake systems, (ABS) which pulse the hydraulic pressure, preventing the wheels from locking up when the brakes are applied in a panic stop.
Power brake units used on passenger cars are of four general types: vacuum suspended; air suspended; hydraulic booster, and electro-hydraulic booster. Most power brakes use vacuum-suspended units, which contain a large vacuum-powered booster device to provide the added thrust to the typical power brake. Pressure on the brake pedal pushes a rod connected to the pistons of the two master cylinders forward. The pistons begin forcing fluid into the front and rear brake lines. At the same time, the brake-pedal pushrod positions the vacuum-control valve so that it closes the vacuum port and seals off the forward half of the booster unit. The engine vacuum line then draws off the air, creating a low-pressure vacuum chamber. Atmospheric pressure in the control chamber then pushes against the diaphragm, dividing the two chambers, the pressure on the diaphragm, which is locked to the pushrod, forces it forward, supplying even more pressure on the pistons.
At the heart of the modern brake system are the caliper and disc rotor (which rotates with the wheel). When the brakes are applied, the caliper tries to "grab" and stop the rotor. The efficiency of this system is very good, and depends on a few basic factors:
The ability to apply enough clamping force to overcome the rotating rotor. The ability of the pads to maintain adequate friction properties even with the heat generated by continuous application of pressure from the caliper. The ability of the rotor to absorb and dissipate heat. AND the necessary traction from the tires to allow the brake system to be effective. Also, there are different types of calipers. A "fixed" caliper is rigidly secured to the axle assembly and has at least two opposing pistons that force the pads against the disc. A sliding or "floating" caliper has pistons on only one side of the disc. Therefore, when the caliper acts, it must slide or float in order to bring the pad on the opposite side in contact with the disc. Nearly all of the original equipment calipers are of the floating type. In a system with fixed calipers, not only is the mounting much more rigid, but the stiffness of the caliper itself is greatly increased; this manifests itself in enhanced braking performance, pedal feel, and pad wear.
Also, fixed calipers do not suffer the drag (friction) from moving parts common in sliding calipers and are therefore more efficient. These calipers have a much quicker reaction time, which translates to shorter stopping distances as measured from the driver's reaction point.
If we increase the area of the caliper pistons by increasing their diameter, the caliper will apply more clamping force to the pads and rotor, further increasing the braking capacity of the vehicle. Because the hydraulic pressure is constant throughout the system when the brake is applied, the more caliper pistons we add, the more pressure is exerted by the caliper; more pressure or clamping power is more effective in preventing rotation of the rotor.
The distance from the center of the rotor to its edge (radius) can be thought of as a lever, and the caliper in effect pulls on the lever to slow the vehicle; the bigger the rotor, the longer the lever--the longer the lever the more effective the caliper. It is easy to understand then that larger rotors increase braking capacity. If the rotor is also well ventilated, its ability to dissipate heat is improved, allowing the caliper pads to operate at a lower temperature and tolerate the torture to which they are subjected. When holes are drilled through the rotor and slots cut into the surfaces of the rotor, it provides channels through which the expanding gases can escape, increasing the brake efficiency a step further over a solid rotor. However, these rotor-surface treatments do not automatically guarantee a shorter stopping distance, but they usually can. As mentioned, cross-drilling and slotting is useful when the pads become sufficiently hot to emit gases. Without an escape route, the gases are trapped between the pad and rotor and actually reduce the pad pressure to the rotor (brake fade).
Different pad compounds offer different friction coefficients and the ability to work well at certain temperature ranges. Most often, a compromise is reached between the friction coefficient and the ability of the compound to operate at the expected temperatures. The higher the friction coefficient of the pad compound, the more grip it has on the rotor, making the brakes more effective.
In the event that the brake system is used to full capacity, even with all of the improvements and the rotor pads are overheated, they will give off gases as a result of the bonding agents in the pad lining that are beginning to burn. The expanding gases from the pad ("out gasing") form a cushion between the pad and the rotor, rapidly decreasing braking effectiveness. This condition is referred to as "brake fade."
Probably the least expensive, most effective upgrade one can perform is a brake pad upgrade. There are as many pad compounds as manufacturers of pads, and each has its particular niche. Brake pads are available in three basic categories: Street, Street / Race combination, and Race Only. Street pads have to be able to work well at low to moderate temperatures because street vehicles are driven cold and under normal circumstances don't generate high temperatures. Usually in this category, the pads work well while cold and their effectiveness decreases as their temperatures increase until the breakdown of the compound bonding agents cause brake fade. Repeated hard brake applications, as in most types of racing, will quickly overheat these pads and render them useless. Combination pads usually incorporate some degree of compromise to incorporate this flexibility of use. For the street they have to work well enough at low temperatures to be safe and must also be competitively functional at moderately high temperatures under racing conditions. Race Only pads do not work cold--period. Do not use Race Only pads on a street vehicle with the idea that "If they are for racing they must be great pads." You will be in for a huge surprise the first time you go to stop.
All the brake improvements in the world are not going to help if there is no traction available between the wheel and road. Ultimately, your tires will determine how well your car stops. A brake system of proven efficiency will be most effective with the smallest possible diameter tire. In the same way that the larger rotor offers the caliper a longer lever, the smallest diameter tire offers the
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How can I tell if my master cylinder is bad?
A. When your master cylinder goes bad you will have a very spongy pedal, and if you keep pressure on the brake pedal it will slowly sink to the floor.
Q. What's the advantage of replacing my original single piston master cylinder with a dual piston?
A. Safety. If you brake a line with a dual piston master you will still have half the system available as a backup. With a single piston master you will lose all your brakes.
Q. Should I purchase a new or rebuilt master?
A. Given the opportunity choose the new over the rebuilt. The additional cost of a new master is easily justified by the fact that new cylinders have a much lower failure rate than a rebuilt one.
Q. I purchased a replacement master cylinder and it doesn't look like the original. Can I use it?
A. Probably. Many aftermarket master cylinders have a different casting but internally they are the same. Avoid cheap imports!
Q. How does a disc brake master cylinder differ from a drum brake master?
A. A drum brake master will differ from a disc brake master in two ways: the amount of fluid that a drum brake master moves is less than that moved by a disc master and drum masters have 10-pound residual valves to the drums. If you use a drum master for disc brakes you would move an insufficient volume of fluid and the disc brakes would drag because of the residual valves.
Q. What is the difference between a power brake master and a manual brake master?
A. As a general rule, a power brake master will have a larger bore diameter than a manual brake master. Also, a manual master will have a deep piston hole to accept the manual brake push rod while a power brake master will have a shallow hole.
Q. What bore size and pedal ratio is needed for a manual brake master cylinder?
A. For manual brakes you should always use a master cylinder with a bore size of 1 inch or smaller with a pedal ratio of 6: 1.
Q. I have manual brakes with an extremely hard pedal. Why?
A. Check the bore size of the master, it's probably larger than 1 inch. Also check that your wheel cylinders are not frozen.
Q. Can I use my disc/drum master for four-wheel disc brakes?
A. No. The addition of rear disc brakes requires a true four-wheel disc brake master cylinder which will supply more fluid pressure and volume to the rear calipers.
Q. Why is one chamber in a disc/drum master larger than the other?
A. The master cylinder chamber that feeds the front disc brakes will have its fluid level drop faster than the drum brake chamber because the front pads wear faster, allowing the caliper pistons to extend outward.
Q. Can I use my manual brake master cylinder on a power booster?
A. Yes. However you must be sure that the booster pin length matches the hole depth of the master cylinder pistons.
Q. Can I use my power brake master cylinder for manual brakes?
A. No. The bore size of the power master will probably be too large and the piston hole depth will be too shallow.
Q. How do I increase my pedal ratio when I convert from power to manual brakes?
A. Attach the manual brake push rod 1 inch higher on the pedal than the power brake attachment point.
Q. Do I need to bench bleed my master cylinder before installing it?
A. Yes, always bench bleed before installation.


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THERE are few appealing characters in Next, the latest techno-thriller from Michael Crichton, but readers will warm to Dave, the "humanzee" product of an illicit transgenic experiment. Smuggled from a primate research facility by his human "father", Dave loves his new family. The suburbs of southern California are, however, no place for a boy who is part-human, part-chimp - especially one whose response to a school bully is to climb a fence and throw excrement.
Like Dave, Next is an uncomfortable hybrid. In this assault on the commercialisation of biomedicine, Crichton takes some liberties in blending fact and fantasy. Lightly fictionalised accounts of genuine controversies are interspersed with mock news reports, some describing real people and events. Yet with improbable transgenic protagonists like Dave and Gerard - essentially a precocious child trapped in a parrot's body - there should be no mistaking this novel for a work of docu-fiction.
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Announced today the popular Korean manufacture of rotor blades SWE will now be distributed through RC Heli Workz in the US. Currently RC Heli Workz has the full line of SWE products in stock on their site, and you can expect more US dealers to appear in the near future.
Here is a video of Henry Caldwell flying his Outrage Velocity 90 with SWE flybarless blades.
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The Amazing Race Season 22 Episode 3: Getting It In Gear
Where were we? Oh right, Bora Bora and down one matching pair of gynecologists. Are the teams ever going to leave this island paradise? Yup. And they're jetting off to New Zealand. Well, except for Dave who is hobbling to New Zealand.
Team Bro are the first ones out and head to Phil's hometown, Christchurch, New Zealand. Once there, they must drive to the Rakaia River Gorge. The Photo That Came With Your Picture Frame are next, followed closely behind by Pretty Pretty Pretty, YouTube, Permullet, and Roller Derby. Pretty Pretty Pretty finally gave TPTCWYPF the Express Pass so that Dave could see a doctor during a layover in Tahiti. Doesn't that sound lovely? "Oh, I'm flying out of Bora Bora and there's a layover in Tahiti on the way to New Zealand." Meanwhile, My Family Is Famous, the Newlyweds, and Team BFF are scattered about two hours behind.
Dave gets that ankle examined in Tahiti and learns that it's all messed up, with the muscle and Achilles tendon torn. He is given a big old boot and crutches and is determined to continue on the race while walking like a very short giraffe because pain meds are fun.
All teams are on the same flight to Auckland, but they must finagle connecting flights to Christchurch. There is a mad dash to the ticket counter, and BFF comes from behind to grab the last tickets on the first flight out at 5:00 p.m. while everyone else is on the 5:30 and 6:00 p.m. flights…except for Permullet who buy tickets on a 7:30 p.m. flight and then wonder where everybody ran off to in such a hurry.
Despite their head start, BFF takes a wrong turn. It's almost like they don't enjoy being in first place. TPTCWYPF get to the gorge first and claim a number for a speedboat that will take them to the next clue in the morning. They are followed by YouTube, Pretty Pretty Pretty, and the Newlyweds. BFF finally catch up and grab the fifth spot, and then Roller Derby, My Family Is Famous, and Team Bro arrive. Long after the sun goes down, Permullet takes the last spot. The teams all camp for the night, and in the morning they set off down a gorgeous river gorge.
Detour! Teams must drive ATVs to one of two tasks: Rev It Up, or Reel It In. In Rev It Up, teams drive modified vintage cars through an obstacle course. Both teammates must drive, and the combined time must be under 83 minutes. For Reel It In, teams much catch one fish per person, and the fish must be at least twelve inches long.
TPTCWYPF choose Rev It Up but have to switch because Dave's boot won't be able to work a clutch. All of the other teams choose Rev it Up except, of course, Permullet. After a few unsuccessful minutes of fishing, TPTCWYPF use their Express Pass to drive to their next clue. Bad move, boys. The next task could be a lot more physical than fishing.
Pretty Pretty Pretty finish the driving task first, followed by YouTube. Newlyweds are having trouble getting in under the time and it's all his fault!
BFFs are stalling out as everyone else arrives at the course. My Family Is Famous have an interesting strategy of just keeping the car in first gear and hoping they finish before the car conks out. Roller Derby finishes next, leaving the Newlyweds fishtailing around the course. They finally get their act together and finish right behind Team Bro and BFFs. The clue directs teams to drive to Mount Hut Station to search for their next clue. Shortly after the teams leave, My Family Is Famous crosses the finish line with smoke coming out of the engine.
Over at the fishing hole, Permullet are, like, professionals. In no time at all, they both reel in giant fish and are off to find their next clue.
Roadblock! One member of each team must race through a muddy obstacle course called a shemozzle that involves molasses, feathers, and fresh eggs. The contestants will be accompanied by a shepherd and his dog and must safely deliver twelve eggs to get their next clue.
Teams are having a lot of trouble navigating to the Roadblock. This is partly due to New Zealand having not so many people but a whole lot of sheep. Unfortunately, the sheep are really bad at giving directions, so Pretty Pretty Pretty drive in the wrong direction, and the Newlyweds, followed by Team Bro, drive way out of their way before realizing the mistake and turning back. This allows TPTCWYPF to finish the Roadblock before anyone else arrives.
Pretty Pretty Pretty get to the Roadblock next, followed by BFFs, Permullet, and My Family Is Famous. Winnie is running the course for BFF and is taking one egg at a time, which is a really exhausting strategy. As the teams slip and slide and smash through the course, I'm a little unclear about the breakability of these eggs and start to wonder if they've been hardboiled.
TPTCWYPF are the first team to greet Phil at the mat and learn that the leg is not over. He hands them their next clue, which sends teams to Bali. With a messed up ankle and a used up Express Pass, TPTCWYPF must decide if they are going to continue racing.
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Batman Tumbler - Any News?
Posted 08 March 2013 - 07:03 AM
Posted 08 March 2013 - 07:08 AM
Spring 2013 is what they're saying- no date has been set yet that I'm aware of.
Posted 08 March 2013 - 07:13 AM
No firm date, but I've seen pics of the built-up that will be used for the box top illustrations, but haven't seen the box-top artwork yet. That at least means it's close. Remember, too, that it's a 6-week boat ride from China to get production kits to the US. They may very well be on the water right now.
Posted 08 March 2013 - 12:11 PM
http://www.moebiusmodels.com/news.html Click on Tumbler when you get there.
Posted 08 March 2013 - 05:16 PM
I'm gonna have to have one of those.
Posted 08 March 2013 - 05:44 PM
I know that the boys at Moebius often take more time than expected, because they want to get it right. I would suggest to them that in the future they wait until they have a second to third generation mockup before they even announce a kit. That way we won't spend a year and a half feeling teased.
Posted 24 March 2013 - 04:23 PM
Working on instructions for our Tumbler kit now - that should be coming along, we hope, in May as well..I know, it's not a truck - but then it's not a car either !! It is 1/25 scale though!
Posted 24 March 2013 - 07:39 PM
I don't know if you have to have any agreement with her or not, but i've sent a letter to Ms. Craig about agreeing to a Batgirl figure if you guys are to approach her. (begged her to agree actually!)
Posted 25 March 2013 - 08:38 AM
I heard that it should be on the shelves real soon!
Posted 25 March 2013 - 03:38 PM
I was just wondering how many kits of this subject do they expect to sell ?
Posted 25 March 2013 - 06:16 PM
Most recent news i've heard is a June release. (happy birthday to me!)
Andy if they didn't expect it to sell they wouldn't be making it. I'll have at least four myself. If it's quality is anywhere near thier Hudson's and '55 Chryslers, it'll sell very well.
Posted 26 March 2013 - 01:57 AM
And you also have to think about the scfi modeling crowd as well. This should be a big hit.
Posted 26 March 2013 - 05:47 PM
And you also have to think about the scfi modeling crowd as well. This should be a big hit.
Exactly, which is the crowd/genre Moebius has built thier stock-in-trade on. The only thing I think that could cause it to bomb would be...say it with me..."Rise of the Dark Knight". That's a movie that stunk out loud as far as i'm concerned. Bane doing a bad Jean-Luc Picard impression, the redundant Catwoman character whose scenes and lines were merely cherry picked from earlier movies and shows. The reduced role of Alfred. Not even Morgan Freeman's presence could help this cinematic abortion. The people who will be buying this kit for the most part will be doing so based on the strength of "The Dark Knight" and the superb performance turned in by the late Heath Ledger, and of course on the first of the failed trilogy, Batman Begins. I'm a fan of Nolan's worked, but I feel he dropped the ball on the finale and just phoned it in. Perhaps there was a pall over the film from the start because of Ledger's death since the Joker was supposed to return. Maybe it was due to Bale's unwarranted ragerant on a hapless stagehand and the back lash from that. Opinions abound and i'm sure that one or more of you might feel differently than me but this has been festering in me ever since I paid PPV $5 for the film and STILL felt ripped off! Glad I never went to the theatre!
However! With the recent spate of models in auto form coming from the branching Moebius, I expect my review of the Tumbler to be way different! As they say in Hollywierd...stay tuned!
Posted 27 March 2013 - 04:28 AM
Mm, I think you may be in the minority with your opinion of Dark Knight Rises. I certainly enjoyed it tremendously as well as anyone I've ever talked to about it...
My question is will the earlier Bat Pod kit slot into the new Tumbler?
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Posted 27 March 2013 - 04:30 AM
Mm, I think you may be in the minority with your opinion of Dark Knight Rises. I certainly enjoyed it tremendously as well as anyone I've ever talked to about it...
My question is will the earlier Bat Pod kit slot into the new Tumbler?
Yes, I enjoyed DKR..saw it on the big IMAX screen. Have the Blu Ray now, watched it again recently. Anyway, looking forward to this kit...haven't bought the Bat Pod yet.
Posted 27 March 2013 - 10:21 AM
I am waiting to a tumbler or 2 my self...I almost picked up the Bat pod..but passed for now....Just had some other kits higher on the list to pick up first...but I will be getting it also
Posted 28 March 2013 - 05:30 AM
Test shots have been reviewed , tooling is approved, instruction sheets are being completed now. I'd like to think that kits should ship at end of April. If that schedule holds then they ought to be available around third week of May..
Now for the disclaimer!- this is the schedule as it should happen, something can always come along to cause delays.. but I'd like to think that kits will be in stores not later than early June.
Edited by Dave Metzner, 28 March 2013 - 05:31 AM.
Posted 28 March 2013 - 06:01 AM
Just going by the movies- I can think of at least two ways to build this- as the 'Batmobile' (Well, duh!) and in its military prototype form. And... I can also see it being put to use by sci-fi and post-apoc guys who'll do all sorts of untoward things with it. A buddy of mine is a hardcore military modeler- he wants to take one and build it to represent how it might look and be equipped as if it were a real-life US Military vehicle. And I have no doubts in my mind at all that more than a handful of these will be purchased for those Super Swamper TSL tires. I'm planning on doing at least a couple of variations for this one.
As far as the third Christopher Nolan Batman movie? It was pretty much doomed to fail after how awesome 'The Dark Knight' was. I figured as much going in, but I have to say Anne Hathaway in a skin tight Catwoman suit made it worth seeing at least once. All in all I wasn't thrilled with it, but I didn't hate it. Just wasn't the best send-off for the Nolan trilogy. At the very least we can all be VERY happy the Schumacher years are over and done with. Yeah- the original TV series was campy, but the Schumacher flicks were the wrong kind of campy.
Posted 28 March 2013 - 08:43 AM
And I have no doubts in my mind at all that more than a handful of these will be purchased for those Super Swamper TSL tires.
I was thinking the same thing after looking over the 1/12(?) Tumbler toy, and wondering if it could supply two rear Pro Street tires and four SS TSLs. Nor sure if the Tumbler's front tires are based on a real tire or not, though, as the shoulders/sidewalls are a bit funky, and the tread is not typical:
Posted 28 March 2013 - 08:53 AM
The front tires are Hoosier asphalt tires- I'm not sure if they are regular production or if they were custom-made for the Tumbler.


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Northern Iowa Junior Orchestra
2013 NIJOians at Wickiup Hill Nature Center
The Northern Iowa Junior Orchestra (NIJO) for string students meets regularly for rehearsals. Guest Director is Tom Schilke, now retired orchestra director for Hoover Middle School. The group performs a local concert and and presents several concerts on their annual tour in April.
Requirements for membership:
String students in grades 6 - 8 or at least age 10. Exceptional 5th graders may also audition.
Violins must be in Suzuki book 4 or equivalent (exceptions are made in special circumstances.) Viola, Cello & Bass must be in Suzuki book 3 or equivalent.
Audition requirements:
Students will be asked to play a prepared solo, G and Bb scales--3 octaves for violin, 2 octaves for all others and sight read. Accompanists are not required for this audition. Contact Cathy Craig at firstname.lastname@example.com for an audition time. School orchestra membership is required unless circumstances require special considerations of the NIJO director. Submit details on the back of the audition form.
NIJO auditions will be held in September 19 at Russell Hall at UNI. All prospective and former members of NIJO must audition. All will be notified in person, by phone or email the results after the auditions have been completed or at the time of their audition. An alternate audition time can be arranged. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early and bring the audition form with you. First time auditionees must have their individual lesson teacher's signature. Limited space is available for warm-ups prior to the audition. Contact Cathy Craig at email@example.com for audition time.
- 5:00 - 7:00 in Russell Hall, 111 (unless otherwise specified)
- Bring pencils for taking notes.
- Cello & bass students should bring rock stops.
- Treats are provided by NIJOians and will be assigned a particular date by orchestra administrator, Cathy Craig.
- If you are sick, do not attend rehearsal. Please call 273-2508 and leave a message on our school voice mail.
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Israel offered Nigeria help on Sunday in locating 200 schoolgirls abducted last month by Islamist rebel group Boko Haram in an attack that has drawn global condemnation and prompted some Western powers to provide assistance.
"Israel expresses deep shock at the crime against the girls," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office quoted him as telling Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan by phone. "We are ready to help in finding the girls and fighting the cruel terrorism inflicted on you."
The statement did not elaborate on how Israel might enlist in the search, with which British and U.S. experts are also helping. A spokesman for Israel's Foreign Ministry said he knew of no cooperation efforts under way.
Israel has defense ties with Nigeria, and has provided it in the past with surveillance drones. Last September, Israel was among several countries that sent advisers to Kenya to assist in a stand-off with Islamist gunmen who attacked a mall in Nairobi.
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If you haven't been up on Renee Renee's column yet, you need to. Homie has ridiculous content. Among countless gems he's come through with this month, he just dropped some looks at the new Megadestroyer skateboard decks with art from James Acrow and Steve Moore. Go here for a look at the accompanying t-shirts.
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The Bachelorette
Go The Distance With Arie Luyendyk, Jr. — Here's How
Let's play a little word association game, shall we? We say "Arie Luyendyk, Jr." You say?
Hot. Making out. Grope-y. Kissing lessons. V-necks. Jef's man friend. Foreign. Race car driver.
Funny that it takes us a little sexual word vomiting to get there, but as you'll remember, we first fell in love with Arie's dangerous racing world-side on The Bachelorette Season 8. Remember that? At first we were like "Oh no, will this stir up too much memory of Emily's ex, Ricky?" And then later we were like "I want to get on him." And, well, that pretty much solved that.
Ever since Emily made the biggest mistake of her life let him go in the season finale, we've been trying to figure out how to stalk him in the least creepy way possible. Well, here's your chance.
Arie is raising money for his newest pursuit: Stadium Super Truck racing. What? The IndyCar vet wants to start racing these giant things and he wants you to help. In fact, he needs you (isn't that what you always dreamed of?) to help him raise $400,000 by February 25 in order to get in a truck.
So what do you get in return? Well, there are different prizes for each level — everything from getting a picture of yourself on his car (we'll take the spot on the windshield in front of his face), to a meet-n-greet to a personal appearance by Arie wherever you want! One guess where our choice would be...
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- 29 december -
Virgin Law Wins Back To Back Championships; GUS Wins Record-Breaking Fifth Straight Title
The 2014 Fall Playoffs have come to a close ending yet another NGSL season. Virgin Law defended its title winning the men's league championship for the second season in a row. They rolled to a 27-11 win in the semis over Extremely Average Dicta and then beat Pro Boners 32-12 to reclaim the championship. Offensive contributions up and down the lineup and solid defense behind pitcher John Kane propelled Virgin Law to victory. Home runs from Virgin Law's Evan Guimond, Michael Cotton, and Andy Bank punctuated the offensive outbreak.
In yet another undefeated season, GUS won the co-rec league championship, its fifth straight title, the most ever by a co-rec team. GUS took down The Tribe in a gritty 9-7 victory and then went on to defeat DDD 8-2 to make NGSL history. Slick fielding by Pam Dorian in right and clutch hitting led GUS to the win.
- 10 november -
Fall 2014 Playoffs
There can only be one November. The playoffs have begun. Check out the bracket here.
- 10 september -
Softball Is Here
It's like Christmas morning, isn't it? The waiting is over. Softball season has officially begun and it feels so good. Check out the Preseason Power Rankings here. Happy tree hunting everyone.
- 17 august -
We're Baaa-aaaack
After a long summer hiatus spent eating more crabcakes than you can possibly imagine, we've finally made it back to Charlottesville for the Fall semester. There have been some changes to this hallowed town since we've been gone. Three's dance floor will never see a sweaty, public makeout again. But a lot's also stayed the same. Biltmore still serves Fireball and PBR and NGSL is still serving up doses of softball.
Here's the lineup of events for this fall:
August 22nd - Welcome Back Party at 1946 Lewis Mountain Road
August 29th - Dandelion Parade at The Park
September 2nd - Captain's Meeting (Location TBD)
September 21st - 1L Tournament
September 28th - Foxfields
And to finish up, here are the league leaders for this summer:
Times Singing "How Will I Know" at Firm Karaoke: Evan Guimond, 6 times
Emails Sent to Other Summer Associates Inviting Them to a Social Event: Ashley Singletary-Claffee, 14 emails
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops Eaten: Dave Martin, 67 bacon-wrapped scallops
MPREs Skipped for Atlantic City Bachelor Parties: Chris D'Agostino, 1 MPRE skipped
Ice Bucket Challenges Ignored: John Kane, 1 challenge ignored
Compliments Given to the Architectural Integrity of 1946 Lewis Mountain Road: Been Seel, 1 compliment given
- 7 may -
Spring Season Success
Congratulations on a great season everyone! The last playoff games wrapped up last week in showstopping fashion. Virgin Law topped Nick Brown's Softball Fantasy Squad as men's league champs in a 7-6 nailbiter, and GUS eeked out Yo Come Party in the co-rec championship 10-8. Great job to everyone who competed, and we look forward to seeing you next season!
- 14 april -
Spring Playoff Brackets Now Live
If you're anything like us (and let's hope you aren't), you just can't get enough softball. With the tournament over, thank goodness we still have the 2014 Spring Playoffs! The brackets for the playoffs are now live, and you can access them here. Good luck everyone!
- 8 april -
2014 INVITATIONAL UPDATE: Congratulations!
Softball Enthusiasts - Congratulations to everyone for an amazing tournament weekend! This year was a wild success, with $20,000 donated to Children, Youth and Family Services, Inc. of Charlottesville (CYFS).
Nearly 120 teams showed up from dozens of law schools across the country to enjoy a beautiful weekend of beer, barbecue, and of course -- softball. In that respect, a big congratulations to repeat Regular Division Champs Florida Coastal and first-time Co-Rec Division Champs Duke Diamond for topping the leaderboards this year. We look forward to seeing everyone back in 2015! I hear Biltmore is expanding their patio.
- 3 april -
2014 INVITATIONAL UPDATE: Welcome Party, Registration Packets, Schedule Changes
Softball Enthusiasts - Just a reminder that the Registration Party is from 1-8pm tomorrow, so make sure to stop by Wild Wing Cafe to get your registration packet, BBQ tickets, and Saturday Night Party wristbands. Also, keep checking the schedule, as some game times have changed. Thank you!
2014 INVITATIONAL UPDATE: Tournament Schedule Now Available Online
The second moment you all have been waiting for is here: the schedule for this year's tournament is now available online! Click here to find out information on your pod, games schedule, and -- as the weekend progresses -- game scores and bracket play. And while you're at it, take a look at some of the Team Profiles, now online as well. See everyone tomorrow!
2014 INVITATIONAL UPDATE: Team Profiles Now Online
The moment you all have been waiting for: Team Profiles are now online! Head here to check out your competition. Be sure to check back tomorrow for updated information regarding this year's tournament sponsors and final pre-arrival details.
- 2 april -
2014 INVITATIONAL UPDATE: Waiver Form, Team Profiles
Just three more days until teams start rolling into Charlottesville! By popular request, the team waiver form is now available online. Please click here to download. In addition, the unofficial list of teams is now live! Team Profiles will be uploaded shortly.
- 28 march -
Spring Power Rankings Updated, and Invitational Team Profiles Due Monday
Two posts in one week! I'm basically Hemingway. To start off, the much-anticipated 2014 Spring Power Rankings are now live! You can check them out here. The weather has taken a toll on total games so far, so there's still a chance for the bottom-ranked Gus to climb one or two spots before the end of the season! Remember guys, winning isn't everything!
Now an update for all you Invitational fans out there: Team Profiles are due NO LATER than this coming Monday, March 31 at 5pm EST (I got no love for the Central Time Zones). Getting them in early is greatly appreciated, and I can guarantee a less scathing comment in the "Analyst's Take" if you do. Maybe. Probably not. Either way, get them filled out here ASAP!
- 25 march -
2014 INVITATIONAL UPDATE: Registration Closed, Team Profile Form Now Available
Welcome tournament-goers! We hope everyone who wanted to register got the chance, because registration for the 2014 UVA Invitational is CLOSED! We've got a LOT of teams signed up and a HUGE bracket to break down, so we expect an action-packed tournament weekend in just a couple short weeks! The Captains' Letter and 2014 Tournament Rules also now are available online for your reading pleasure.
For you captains out there, Team Profiles are open for submission. Just follow this link to the online form. If you're in need of some inspiration, feel free to check out the team profiles from last year, available here. Now get typing!
- 5 march -
2014 INVITATIONAL UPDATE: Registration Deadline Extended to March 14
To all non-UVA softball enthusiasts: the registration deadline for the 2014 Invitational has been extended! After receiving some requests for additional time, you now have until March 14 to submit your registration form and entry fees. Remember that both can now be submitted online. Please see the Invitational Page for more information.
- 24 february -
Spring Season Team Registration Forms Due TOMORROW, February 25 by 6:00pm
Don't worry guys, we aren't about to let this good weather go to waste. Spring Season team registration forms are due TOMORROW, February 25 by 6:00pm! Any captains from last semester should have received this information last week. If you have any questions, direct them to the Head Umpire. He LOVES writing emails.
- 17 february -
2014 INVITATIONAL UPDATE: Registration Deadline March 7, Application Now Available Online
And now, a message for our non-UVA friends from this year's Tournament Directors. UVA students, be on the lookout for an update concerning spring season registration in the coming weeks!
Dear Softball Enthusiasts,
The registration deadline of March 7, 2014 is quickly approaching! If you have not yet sent in your registration materials, we encourage you to do so soon, as both divisions are filling up fast. In order to ease the registration process, you can either send in your forms via snail mail, or register online. Online payment for entry fees is available as well via PayPal. Please see the Invitational Page for more information.
We hope you will join us in April!
Emily and Andrea
- 5 november -
Playoff Brackets Posted
Is it really November already? I guess so, because playoff brackets for all leagues are now available online! Questions should be directed to team captains or the Head Umpire. Good luck to all the teams, and check back often to keep tabs on how the payoffs progress.
- 29 october -
Power Rankings Updated
The latest Power Rankings for the season have been updated and are available here. Be sure to check out the opposition and tweak your roster prior to playoff season, a.k.a. enroll that Darden guy in a Short Course.
- 28 october -
2014 Invitational Registration NOW OPEN
Here it is folks, the announcement you (non-UVA) people have been waiting for: registration for the 2014 UVA Law Softball Invitational is officially OPEN. The tournament will take place Friday, April 4 through Sunday, April 6, right here in beautiful Charlottesville. Head on over to the Invitational page for more information. Completed registration forms and fees are due no later than March 7, but the tournament fills up quickly so delay at your peril. We look forward to seeing all of you in Charlottesville this April!
- 27 october -
Macho Tournament Sees Mucho Success
The 673rd Annual Macho Tournament took place this afternoon, and boy was it a doozy. With eight teams competing for bragging rights, this was by far the largest Macho Tournament in recent memory. While the 9am start time threw some teams for a loop, those who showed up with a manageable morning-after BAC performed admirably. Not wanting to be upstaged by Jim Joyce, one umpire even was spotted pants-less singing "Happy Birthday To Me." If that's not a proud UVA tradition, I don't know what is.
Top honors for the day went to 3L team "Drea Is Good At Sports." Congratulations on the win, guys -- and congratulations Drea, on being good at sports.
- 8 october -
Macho Tournament Registration Now Live
It's that time of year again, folks. Time for fame. Time for glory. Time to see if that most recent steroid cycle will finally pay off. So stretch your arm and pack that lip -- it's time for the 2013 Macho Tournament.
This year's Macho Tournament will take place on Sunday, October 27. Registration is now open, and registration forms and updated rules can be found here. Some Macho-specific rules include: (1) no maximum arc for pitches, (2) no co-rec line, (3) leading off and stealing are allowed, (4) no separate women's and men's batting orders, and (5) shirtless innings*. A full list of rules are attached to the registration form. Copies of each are also available outside the NGSL office, SL158B.
This year we are offering a special discount to early registrants: $15 per team if you register by October 12, as opposed to $25 per team thereafter. Registration forms must be placed with cash or check in the folder outside the NGSL office. All forms are due no later than Thursday, October 24. So get those forms in and get practicing -- there is literally nothing more important in your life right now (I'm looking at you, 3Ls).
*Shirtless innings not guaranteed.
- 6 october -
3L Tournament and Week 3 Rankings
Congratulations to Section K for klaiming victory in this year's 3L Softball Tournament! If only you had won Dandelion our 1L year -- then you could lay claim to the elusive UVA Law Triple-Crown.
Pre-tournament betting showed a strange surge in odds for an LLM/Transfer championship, despite the fact that none of those players have been on grounds since 2012. As predicted, Section E remained undefeated by not showing up.
For those of you who couldn't make it, the semifinals of the tournament were red-hot this year. A resurgent Section L suffered a narrow and controversial loss to the subsequent champions, and Section C chased their comeback dream just short of victory at the hands of Section J. The final match between J and K was truly a test of hard-headed determination, with K's team moms ultimately providing the upper hand via Natty Light and orange slices. Congratulations to Section K, and to all sections who participated this year!
Week 3 Power Rankings also now are live. I would apologize for the delay, but...Foxfield. GET AT 'EM
- 24 september -
Week 2 Power Rankings Now Live
Enjoy. Just remember: there's no crying in softball.
Getting Frisky With It
Congratulations to Section F for their victory in the 1L Tournament! It was a hard-fought weekend, but at the end of the day the Friskiest competitors came out on top. As usual. A big thank-you to everyone who came out to watch and play, and to Patton Boggs for sponsoring yet another successful tournament!
- 17 september -
Week 1 Power Rankings Now Live
Let the trash talking commence. I'll be allocating bonus points each week according to a very scientific formula, based largely on the number of LLMs in Regular League and 1Ls on D-Teams. Begin scouting now.
- 15 september -
UPDATE: 1L Tournament Date Changed to THIS SUNDAY, September 22; Macho Tournament set for October 27
Update your calendars, folks -- the 1L Tournament has been moved from Saturday, September 28 to this Sunday, September 22. Please note that this has no effect on the quality of the umping, despite your constant whining to the contrary. In addition, the Macho Tournament is now officially scheduled for Sunday, October 27. Start cycling your testosterone supplements now.
- 11 september -
And We're Off!
Another year, another batch of 1Ls basking in the glow of cheap beer and bad dancing. Last week's Dandelion was a riveting success, at least for the audience -- the performances were their usual brand of terrible. As predicted, the team that found the sweet spot between male nudity and theatrics took home the crown, with Section B's "Blades of Glory" proving too much for the other sections to match. Their success was short-lived, however, as they promptly lost their softball game against NGSL by a score of 27-to-"hold my beer." I guess they forgot that famous UVA motto: "Never pitch in rollerblades."
Dandelion marked the start of the fall softball season, so get your games scheduled now! Power Rankings are now live, so you 1Ls can see what you're up against. Just in case you didn't get an eyeful last Friday. Be sure to send your scores to the Head Umpire after each game so we can post them online. These scores will influence the weekly Power Rankings, but not nearly as much as bribes.
That's all for now! Check back every week for new updates to the Power Rankings, and I'll see all of you at Biltmore. From where I may or may not be posting this.
- 22 august -
Home Sweet Home
Aaah, Charlottesville. The only place in the world where students count down the days until they can finally head back to school. Welcome home, everyone!
Hopefully you all kept your gloves oiled this summer, because we're hitting the ground running this year. It's been far too long since we've seen each other slap the bag demonstrate our collegiality. Speaking of which, on to our upcoming events:
Friday, September 6
Park Pavilion
A proud UVA tradition since 1984, Dandelion marks the opening day of the softball season and an introduction to all that is UVA Law for the newest "best class in UVA Law history." Don't worry if you've felt intimidated by your classmates -- we PROMISE you won't afterwards.
Friday, April 4 - Sunday, April 6
REGISTRATION COMING SOON! The 2014 Tournament will take place the first weekend of April, so mark your calendars accordingly. Start thinking about your rosters and be on the lookout for an update from us. In the meantime, email questions to email@example.com and check out the page for last year's tournament.
Saturday, September 28 Sunday, September 22
Copeley Field
The yin to Dandelion's yang, the 1L Tournament is a chance for the sections to show who is top dog on the field. Regular season players, get your scouting reports ready.
TBD/Late October Sunday, October 27
Copeley Field
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Wayne Akers Racing Lets You Design, Finance, And Warranty Your High-Performance Mustang
Horse Sense: Aside from its line of serialized Mustangs, Wayne Akers Racing will also customize Foci, Fusions, F-150s, and F-250s
Have you ever daydreamed about picking up a new Mustang from a dealer that will install performance parts from companies scattered throughout the pages of this magazine, let you finance the whole package, and even allow you to retain your warranty in the process? I have, and I've even written one or two columns about the idea.
Sometimes daydreams come true. Those days are here at most dealers if you want to go with certain items from Ford Racing Performance Parts, but there's at least one dealer that's taking that a step further by offering its own Mustang performance packages that just happen to be customizable. That dealer is Wayne Akers Ford in Lake Worth, Florida.
"Wayne Akers Ford has a long history in performance," says Frank Perdomo, parts counterman at Wayne Akers Ford. "In the late '80s and early '90s-the beginning of Wayne Akers Racing (www.wayneakersracing.com)-Wayne Akers Jr. campaigned a Mustang in the Trans-Am series. Sadly, Wayne died in 2000. With his loss came a decline in performance sales, and without Wayne backing the program, it fell by the wayside."
With fortuitous timing, Frank and Sales Manager Brian Syme reignited the WAR program in 2004, getting right back into the groove of selling a lot of FRPP gear. Like many others, they saw the potential of the '05 Mustang. They decided to build a pair of pilot cars with the goal of attaining performance for a reasonable price. Those two pilot cars were constructed with a mixture of Roush, Ford Racing, and Steeda parts, and they sold immediately.
"The powers that be gave Wayne Akers Customer Service Manager Mike Knapp the green light to produce serialized WAR performance packs on Mustangs exclusively for Wayne Akers customers," Frank says.
That's where we come into the picture. Mike Knapp dropped us a line asking if I'd come down to South Florida and check out a WAR Mustang. Obviously I did, and I came away impressed not only by the car but also by the flexibility that can be offered by a dealership that understands the performance customer. It's not something you run into at every Ford dealer, which makes it all the more special.
The serialized WAR Mustangs are available in three basic packages: WAR Packs 1, 2, and 3, which climb the ladder from a simple bolt-on, naturally aspirated package to a full-tilt, 400hp supercharged package. That said, the dealership is completely flexible as to how you want to build your car. It can be a blend of the three or even more aggressive, but some mods-such as the higher-boost Whipple supercharger option-may take you outside the bounds of your warranty. As long as you're cool with that, Mike will work with you to build your dream 'Stang.
On a beautiful South Florida weekend, we tripped down to Lake Worth to check out the Vista Blue WAR Mustang you see on these pages. A gleaming example of just how flexible the cars are, this one doesn't quite fit any of the three fixed packages; it's a blend of WAR Packs 1 and 2, topped off with a 5-pound Roushcharger. The list of other mods is right out of the pages of 5.0&SF, and much of it felt familiar. In fact, the car reminds me of a fusion of Steeda and Roush Mustang packages thanks to the supple grip afforded by the Steeda springs and the torquey grunt of the Roushcharger.
If you're into the idea of owning a turnkey performance Mustang that you can finance and build to your own liking, WAR has the game for you, and it's a win-win.


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Some courses are offered every semester while others are only scheduled in the fall or spring semester or one of the college's summer sessions. It is important to discuss academic and career plans with an academic advisor who can assist in the development of a pathway that meets each student's needs and addresses the scheduling of courses by the college. This will assist the student in achieving their goal of completing all requirements for graduation.


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The collection of essays presented in this volume represents some of the best recent critical work on William Blake as poet, prophet, visual artist, and social and political critic of his time.The critical range that is represented includes examples of Marxist, New Historicist, Feminist and...
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Kano — A lecturer with the Department of Economics, Bayero University, Kano, Hajia Binta Tijjani Jibril, has been appointed Commissioner for Women Affairs in a minor cabinet reshuffle by Governor Rabiu Musa, Kwankwaso. Hajia Binta replaces the former commissioner, Hajia Saratu Umar.
Two new permanent secretaries have also been sworn-in. Alhaji Lawan Badamasi was appointed clerk/permanent secretary, Kano State House of Assembly, and Alhaji Baba Abubakar Umar was appointed permanent secretary, state Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC).
Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, Governor Kwankwaso said the new commissioner was appointed on merit. He charged the appointees to justify the confidence reposed in them. Meanwhile, the governor has signed into law the state's Community Reorientation Council bill.
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Harry Potter Years 1-6 (2009)
Learn more about Harry Potter Years 1-6:
|Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The magical adventure begins when Harry Potter is invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
"[Chamber] ...an enchanting spectacular for Potter fans anxious to ride the Hogwarts Express toward a new year of magic and mischief. Gregory Weinkauf, Dallas Observer
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"[Order] Miraculous! A feast for the eyes...magical movie-making! Larry King, CNN
"[Half-Blood] ...the most mature, subtle and emotional entry in the series thus far. M. E. Russell, Portland Oregonian
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"[Prisoner] Powerfully entrancing! This true kid's classic is just as magical for adults. Peter Rainer, New York Magazine
"[Prisoner] Irresistible fun. Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
"[Sorcerer's] Pure, uninterrupted enchantment. Destined to leave audiences of all ages cheering. Rex Reed, New York Observer
"[Sorcerer's] The Wizard of Oz of its time. A complete triumph. Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
"[Goblet] A mature, tense, frightening and altogether masterful film. Shawn Levy, Portland Oregonian
"[Goblet] ...an intelligent, visually seductive and mostly very satisfying fantasy epic of the first order. William Arnold, Seattle Post-Intelligencer
British Academy Awards (2006)
|Jim Mitchell, et. al., Nominee, [Goblet] Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects
British Academy Awards (2005)
|David Heyman, et. al., Nominee, [Prisoner] Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film
|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Winner, [Prisoner] Audience Award
|John Richardson, et. al., Nominee, [Prisoner] Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects
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British Academy Awards (2003)
|Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Winner, [Chamber] Kids' Vote
|Jim Mitchell, et. al., Nominee, [Chamber] Best Achievement in Special Visual Effects
British Academy Awards (2002)
|David Heyman, Chris Columbus, Nominee, [Sorcerer's] Alexander Korda Award for Best British Film
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I think they did a great job with these movies (special effects and such). These kids did really great acting for being kids. It is a little scary for young children though, but my older ones love it too. I can't wait til the new ones come to video. I love watching the spells and actual magic parts.


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Mia Dyson - The Moment/
For Mia Dyson the moment began in 2009. After releasing three critically-acclaimed albums in her native Australia, Dyson packed up and made the move to America to explore the country whose music had shaped her own. Over the next three years she lost her partner, her money and her band but she ended up finding her own soul. She also began creating the songs that have become her latest album The Moment (April 23), an extraordinary collection of soulful, often blistering and ragged-in-all-the-right-places roots/rock songs. Dyson's husky rasp of a voice, sounding like its been marinated in a mix of whisky and molasses, has never sounded better while her guitar work is both intricate and incendiary. "Cigarettes" swings and swaggers with a Keith Richards-inspired guitar riff, swirling organ fills and Dyson's pleading, commanding vocals while DC fave "Tell Me" (stream and watch the video below the jump) wraps up Bonnie Raitt, Lucinda Williams, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Booker T in one amazing amalgamation.


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Advisor: Dr. Martin DeWitt
The pre-engineering curriculum at High Point University offers the courses that are generally prerequisite for transfer to a school of engineering. During the one or two years of study at High Point University, the student should complete the following courses:
Required Courses (for admission to schools of engineering):
Chemistry 101-102. General Chemistry
English Composition and Literature
Mathematics 142, 241 242. Calculus I, II, III
Mathematics 327. Differential Equations
Physics 221-222. General Physics with Calculus
Humanities and Social Sciences*
Physical Education Activity courses
Economics 207, 208. Principles of Economics
Students intending to major in chemical engineering should elect Chemistry 209-210 in their second year.
*Comparative religion, comparative literature, music, philosophy (especially philosophy of science), political science, sociology.
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9 Signs He's About To Propose
His apartment is clean, he's saving money, and Thursday night poker with the guys has turned into date night with you? Either your guy is coming down with something, or he's planning to pop the question.
#1 Sign He's About to Propose: He's Growing Out Of His Bachelor Ways
You can tell his bachelor days are behind him when his number-one priority is no longer himself. If he's constantly using terms like "we" and "our," and plans for a weekend with the guys in Vegas are suddenly on the back burner while weekend picnics with you are becoming more common, it's probably not that he's just sick of his buddies. He might've realized that he prefers a more settled lifestyle, and this transition puts him squarely on the path to proposing.
> Read on more more telltale signs he's ready to say "I do"
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Description: Antique brass-plated zinc Aztec motif oval station and oxidized silver chain bracelet with multicolor braided deerskin leather details
- Lobster clasp closure
Measurements: 6.7" long with 1" extension chain, 0.7" wide
Material: Antique brass-plated zinc, oxidized silver, and deerskin leather
Brand: Ettika Jewelry
Origin: Imported


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By Vee Benard
In the overwhelmingly commercial atmosphere we find as a result of living in the Hamptons summer community, it is often difficult to find an outlet for family enjoyment without significant financial investment. That is why Silas Marder's weekly outdoor film screenings are so refreshing — conducted on the wide lawn outside the Silas Marder Gallery, the summer film series provides an atmosphere in which both adults and families can spend time together and appreciate the natural beauty of the Hamptons.
Free and open to the public, Marder's Friday night "Films on the Haywall" series seeks to revive the idea of the old-time drive-in by screening classic films in an outdoor setting. In fact, Marder's outdoor screening space sits very close to the site of the old drive-in movie theater which was torn down to make way for the Bridgehampton Commons shopping center. Citing cinema as a long-time passion, Marder explains that providing access to film classics has always been a priority, and the flexible, indoor-outdoor nature of his gallery has provided a perfect avenue for this "community service."
"There is really an idea here to give something to the public that is out of the range of the ordinary, that gives something to the community, that furthers the idea that the arts are available to all," says Marder who hopes the series will be just one in a spectrum of arts offerings out here, ranging from Guild Hall and Bay Street to music at the Old Whalers' Church and local programming on WLIU.
The Films on the Haywall series, so named for the immense haywall that acts as a backdrop for Marder's professional-sized movie screen, provides both locals and seasonal visitors with entertaining options that are appropriate for families. Currently in its third year, the series strives to offer films that aren't shown on the big screen often enough and appeal to a wide range of movie goers.
Hilary Hamann, Marder's collaborator for the series and partner in project development for the gallery, says the series is "a great thing to do with your family on a Friday night. You are not sitting in an air-conditioned box … you are watching cinema classics under the stars in the beautifully landscaped gardens of Marder's Nursery. It is a natural extension of art, architecture, landscape, and outdoor space . ..it is a truly unique experience."
The series has been a hit with many audience members, some of whom have told Marder they drive a great distance every weekend to attend the screenings.
"Depending on the nature of the film," he says, "we have parents bringing children. We see a lot of teens, a lot of seniors, and a lot of people just out for the weekend. Everyone is sitting together in beach chairs, often with food they picked up along the way."
This summer's film selection is what Marder describes as "a celebration of American and foreign classics." Starting June 25 with Alan Pakula's 1976 film "All the President's Men," the series will include Francois Truffaut's "Jules and Jim," Alfred Hitchcock's "Psycho," Stephen Spielberg's "Jaws," George Roy Hill's "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," Richard Brooks' "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof," Michelangelo Antonioni's "Blowup," Jerome Robbins & Robert Wise's "West Side Story," Sidney Lumet's "Dog Day Afternoon," and John Badham's "Saturday Night Fever." Films are screened every Friday at 9 p.m. or at sunset — whichever comes first. Because there is no set standard for "child-appropriate content," parents are urged to do some research before each week's movie to make sure it is suitable for their family.
Also this weekend, Silas Marder Gallery's season-opening exhibition "Friend or Foe" begins with a reception on Saturday, June 26, from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information on screenings or art openings contact the Silas Marder Gallery at 702-2306 or email@example.com, or visit www.silasmarder.com.