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First Look: EVE Online, multifaceted spacefaring MMO
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First Look at EVE Online
Massively Multiplayer Online games - commonly referred to as MMOs - are quickly becoming one of the most played genres in the world, with millions of users worldwide subscribing to games like Everquest, World of Warcraft, Star Wars: Galaxies. With the Intel Macs saturating the market, Mac gamers have a lot of games to look forward to, with the help of Boot Camp, but some users prefer to stay in the Mac environment for their daily activities. Sadly, very few major MMO games make their way to the Mac, but with the help of Cider and wider Mac awareness, users can expect to see more hot titles gracing the Mac platform.
EVE Online, a space-themed MMO, has recently landed on the Mac side courtesy of the original developers, CCP, through the use of Transgaming's Cider technology. EVE is vastly different than most other MMOs, featuring an almost entirely player-driven economy, NPC traders, offline skill enhancement, and a completely perpetual game world. EVE's playable area is absolutely massive, consisting of over 5000 solar systems, with thousands of players occupying the same server cluster. This means, unlike other MMOs that divide their user base up among different instances of the same game world on multiple servers, every single player that is logged in to EVE online exists in the same universe.
Tutorials exist for entry-level players, but let me first say that EVE's learning curve is enormous. Coming from a game like World of Warcraft, where areas are littered with trodden paths that bring the player from province to province, and with in-your-face vendors and towns, EVE's open nature and jump gate system may prove a bit tedious for less-involved players. I found that as I played, however, things became very clear, and despite being very open, it's very easy to navigate to where you need to be. The game mechanics also range from simple to complex, but luckily the game is crafted in a way that lets players enjoy the game at their own pace.
Choosing a race and class in EVE is quite varied, initially granting the choice of one of four factions: the tribal Minmatar, the militaristic Caldari, the religious Amarr, and the democratic Gallente. The term "race" is used loosely since all of the available races are human, but exist through segregated cultures that have had several thousands of years to come into their own. Each race is subdivided into three bloodlines, which tweak certain characteristics of your character. Lastly, you choose an upbringing, such as slave child or an artificially "grown" human, which further define your skills and abilities.
Character creation continues with choosing a class, which is also subdivided into multiple areas. First, players can choose between several career paths, such as industry, business or military, and then define what stream of influence their career has taken - military characters can be either standard fighters, trained in common weaponry, or a special forces members, where they will be more inclined to use electronic countermeasures to cripple their enemies. Of course, there are several non-combative careers as well, giving players a wide berth of gameplay to sample from. Luckily, players that start off in a particular class can train to use skills outside of their normal realm, greatly enhancing a characters' usefulness beyond their initial set of skills.
After choosing a race, bloodline, sex, class, and specialization, players have a versatile avatar creation tool at their disposal, allowing them to change everything from face paint, eye color, clothing, and accessories, to head, eye, and body orientation, and facial structure. After choosing a name, players are ready to embark on their journey through the EVE universe.
The tutorial takes players through a set of tasks that take around an hour to complete. Players are taught how to move, approach and orbit objects and enemies, fight, loot - all of the essential game mechanics. As I mentioned previously, EVE's game mechanics vary according to how the player wishes to run their character. Skill training is completely automated, requiring only that the user choose the skill they wish to learn, so this can easily allow players that have a busy life outside of the game world can pop on for five minutes a day and still keep their character relevant. Players can decide between combat, trading, science, business, engineering, mining - in short, EVE has very multifaceted gameplay, allowing players to tweak their style accordingly.
The perpetual nature of the game world is something not many games undertake. Players are the driving force of the game's economy, deciding prices of goods and services throughout the game world. Interactive elements are also changeable. For example, corporations can band together and create a space station orbiting a planet, while a sufficiently large fleet could destroy either non-player or player-run stations. Either effect is permanent, until someone else comes along to build another or destroy the existing structure. Players would be wise to ensure they log out of the game in the safety of a space station, since even when the player is not active, their avatar is. Players could log out, flying harmlessly around a high security area, only to log back in and find that their ship has become a pile of rubble thanks to some pirate players. Luckily, those pirates can consequently be hunted for credits, issued by the bounty office.
Player versus player gameplay is also quite different from other games - it can happen anywhere at any time to anyone. You won't be dodging bullets constantly while playing, but there is nothing stopping a player from attacking anything he sees. There are some elements to counterbalance this, such as police that fly around in "high sec" space, or any sector that is ranked from 0.5 to 1.0 in security rating. "Low sec" space, however, everyone and everything is fair game. Some pirate players can even sit cloaked along a popular trade route and knock ships out of warp with the hopes of liberating the trader's goods.
EVE Online does carry a monthly cost, like most MMOs, but CCP provides frequent updates, feature additions, and expansion packs at no additional charge. One feature that will be making its way to the Mac client in early 2008 will be the high definition graphics pack, which is currently available on the Windows client. Check back soon with MacNN for a ful review of EVE Online.


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The new teaser shows off some impressive graphics, only available on PC.
Arma 3 is an open-world tactical shooter set in the near future (sometime in the 2030s) during a NATO war against invading forces from the east.
"Tensions rise as NATO and Iranian forces stand-off in the Aegean: the strategic fault-line between crumbling European influence and a powerful, resurgent East," according to developer Bohemia Interactive's website. "But when a key radar facility drops off the grid, a Greek flashpoint risks escalating into global conflict.
"Caught up in a situation beyond their control, a botched withdrawal traps men of the US 7th Infantry Division and a clandestine group of UKSF operators in a fight for survival. With only a crippled local resistance to turn to, they must rapidly adapt to overcome an unforgiving environment and defeat a brutal enemy."
The game takes place on the Greek island of Limnos, and features the largest open terrain of any of the Arma games – a 900 square -km island sprinkled with some fifty villages and interactive environments and buildings.
And good grief, the graphics look superb:
The game is slated for release in Q4 2012. It will have online and solo campaign modes. The Armed Assault games have been in turns praised and critiqued for their somewhat more complicated mechanics. This is not Call of Duty, even though it may look a little bit like it.
(Note: I haven't played the previous titles yet. In my quest to catch up on lots and lots of titles I've missed, I will look at getting my hands on at least the previous one prior to the release of Arma 3.)
The third game in the franchise promises better ragdoll animations, improved physics realism using PhysX. One thing that you can't help but notice looking at upcoming PC titles is how much further developers could push graphics on next-gen consoles. PC is already "next-gen" for the most part, but obviously developers need to hold back to some degree if they're publishing cross-platform titles. (For example, Skyrim imagined on CryEngine 3 looks breathtaking.)
As a side note, remember all those stupid "I'm a Mac and I'm a PC" ads? Yeah, you can't get games like this for your Apple.
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Perhaps the lesser talked about aspect of the disagreement on funding between the House and the Senate at the legislature in Cheyenne was how to subsidize the Department of Health's developmental disability waiver program in order to reduce the wait time for those who apply. Rep. Rosie Berger.
The Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library now has eBooks that can be read on a variety of devices, and an even wider collection is on its way.
Soon the Sheridan County Fairgrounds will be equipped with a state of the art surveillance system in an effort to cut down on vandalism. Sheridan County Commissioners approved a contract with Collins Communications Tuesday in the amount of $25,635.68 to install the system over the next few months.
A public hearing on a liquor license application held during the Johnson County Commissioner's meeting Tuesday drew discussions, concerns, and some anger over the county's recent award of a seperate license to another applicant.
Buffalo Children's Book Author Gene Gagliano (The Teacher Who Dances On His Desk) will have a book signing this weekend at the Pamida in Buffalo.
The Sheridan County Republican Party has announced that the venue for this weekend's 2012 County Convention has changed. Party Vice-Chair Jesus Rios explains where the new location of the convention will be.
At their meeting Tuesday night, the Buffalo City Council approved a request for a microbrewery license for Clear Creek Brewing Co, LLC.
Dust suppression was addressed a couple of different ways at Tuesday's Sheridan County Commissioners meeting. Commissioners authorized staff to submit a grant application for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement funds through WYDOT.
The two chambers of the Wyoming Legislature reached a compromise Monday to fund the state for the next two years, eventually sending a $3.22 billion budget to Governor Matt Mead for his signature.
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From getting their gym, tan, laundry on to ensure post-club smushing, the first season set a high bar for Jersey Shore lingo.
Sifton assured him that Lavo was the perfect place, a hotbed of thin, tan bodies and social-climbing aspirations.
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"With gas prices up, air quality down and saving the planet on everyone's mind, [real estate] agents across Canada and in the United States are scrapping cars, long considered a business necessity, to bike, walk and use public transit. And some are finding it's paying off as they fill a green niche with environmentally concerned clients.
Many clients gravitate to [cycling agents]...because they are similarly motivated. And cycling, [one agent] found, lends itself to selling houses. 'I can meet people at a house or we can bike together...It really is better to see a neighbourhood on a bike. You can assess the ambient atmosphere. You can smell the freshly cut grass in a park, and see if the residents smile at you.'
At open houses in Vancouver...bikes will often be piled up in front as would-be buyers check out the property....Some agents say this is a case of the real-estate industry catching up to the lifestyles of urban house hunters."
I'm an acquaintance of Chris Chopik, one of the realtors profiled in this story. Riding his bike to listings is but one way that he demonstrates his commitment to the environment. Sustainability completely permeates his real estate practice. He encourages clients to consider how "future friendly" various homes are, rather than just focussing on furnishings such as pot lights and granite countertops. He helps them determine the "energy cost" of a home, which in many cases exceeds the purchase price when calculated over the entire length of ownership. We could use more realtors like Chris!


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MENLO PARK (AP) - Facebook's stock is up more than 7 percent despite expectations that it would fall because more than 850 million additional shares in the company are being freed up for sale.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Superstorm Sandy combined with cautious consumers to lower retail sales in October and raise concerns about weaker economic growth and a tepid holiday shopping season.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A California lawyer is suing Microsoft Corp., claiming the Surface tablet he bought doesn't have all the storage space the company advertised.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Diamond Foods Inc. effectively wiped away $56.5 million in profit from its books Wednesday after it restated two full years of results.
NEW YORK (AP) - Starbucks wants to make the tea shop as ubiquitous as its namesake cafes.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Zynga's finance chief is leaving the troubled online game company to join Facebook.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - The latest version of Microsoft's Web browser is now available to the vast audience connecting to the Internet on personal computers running on the Windows 7 operating system.
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks closed lower after uneven trading Tuesday as fears about the "fiscal cliff" and Greece tipped major indexes between gains and losses. A surge in Home Depot's stock prevented a steeper drop for the Dow Jones industrial average.
NEW YORK (AP) - Best Buy's new CEO said Tuesday that its time for the struggling electronics chain to try to embrace one of its biggest problems, "showrooming" - when customers check out electronics at its stores and then buy them cheaper online.
SAN JOSE (AP) - Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest maker of computer networking gear, said Tuesday that U.S. companies are starting to spend again, helping Cisco find more solid footing after some shaky months early this year.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Women have passed men on the nation's roads. More women than men now have driver's licenses, a reversal of a longtime gender gap behind the wheel that transportation researchers say is likely to have safety and economic implications.
NEW YORK (AP) - J.C. Penney Co. executives may be confident in the department-store chain's everyday low pricing strategy, but its investors are panicking.
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - Victoria's Secret has apologized for putting a Native American-style headdress on a model for its annual fashion show.
TORONTO (AP) - Research In Motion said Monday that it will hold an official launch event for its new BlackBerry 10 smartphones on Jan. 30. The new phones are seen as critical to RIM's survival.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - U.S. homeowners are doing a better job of keeping up with their mortgage payments, aided by an improving housing market and low interest rates that are making it easier to refinance.
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NEW YORK (AP) - Imagine a fitting room with a "smart" mirror that suggests jeans to go with the red shirt you brought in. It snaps a video so you can compare the image side-by-side with other colorful shirts you try on. It might even show you how the shirt will fit without you having to undress.
NEW YORK (AP) - Olive Garden's plan to win back customers? Take the breadsticks it's known for and make sandwiches out of them.
NEW YORK (AP) - Fox is lowering the curtain on "American Idol," ending a series that dominated television throughout the 2000s and made stars of the likes of Simon Cowell, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.
NEW YORK (AP) - Fitbit, the maker of a popular line of wearable fitness-tracking devices, on Thursday filed for an initial public offering worth up to $100 million.
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With the kids heading back to school, many parents are looking forward to a little peace and quiet around the house. But others are left with a completely empty nest for the first time!
Financial Advisor Heather Evans joined us to discuss the benefits of downsizing your home after the kids move out.
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George Allison, Sarah Darnley, Gary McCrossan and Duncan Munro died after the Super Puma they were travelling on from a North Sea platform came down in the sea on approach to Sumburgh Airport on August 23 last year.
Reverend Gordon Craig, is to conduct remembrance services offshore at the Alwyn, Dunbar and Borgsten Dolphin platforms tomorrow. On the same day, a new plaque is to be put in place for victims of air accidents in and around Shetland. The Rev Craig said he believed the people of Aberdeen would wish to share their thoughts with those of the victims and the bereaved at this "extremely difficult" time.


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by Jo on 12 Dec 2011
We nearly fell over ourselves with delight when we discovered we were voted one of the top four PR agencies in the homes sector in a recent survey of lifestyle journalists, conducted by PR Week. It was all the more exciting for being an unexpected surprise - were over the moon to even be mentioned, given we're not yet three years old. Party poppers at the ready!
by Jo on 28 Nov 2011
Well, we thought last weekend was a bumper but this weekend beats it all - 46 of our clients products in the weekend supplements, including The Independent Magazine, The New Review, The Telegraph Magazine, Stella and The Times Magazine. Here are a few highlights: Mirabelle rings, an Original BTC table lamp and Conran Bath & Body in The Times Magazine's gift guide (plus five pieces of Wild & Wolf no less), Lielou the Steiff pug as a recommendation for TOWIE lovers and the Wittie owl for Harry Potter fans in The Observer Magazine's Christmas offering. Ding dong merrily on high!
by Jo on 21 Nov 2011
It was a record weekend in the history of Portrait with an amazing 26 pieces of coverage in the weekend supplements reaching a whopping total of nearly 10 million readers. Highlights included My London Girl and John Lewis toys in You Magazine's Christmas gift guide as well as our Steiff pug in Caroline Baker's main fashion shoot and Conran Bath and Body in beauty news. Sunday Times Style's gift guide included Talking Tables, Steiff, John Lewis toys and Wild & Wolf while Compagnie de Provence, Wild & Wolf and John Lewis again starred in Guardian Weekend's Christmas cracker. Not to mention coverage in Stella, Fabulous, S Magazine, Celebs on Sunday and The Sunday Telegraph's gift supplement....phew! The Portrait team certainly deserve something good from Santa under their tree.
by Jo on 09 Nov 2011
The Bombay Duck showroom is bursting at the seams with all manner of delights ready for Christmas, from charm bracelets and baby booties to delightful umbrellas emblazoned with polka dots and pom poms.
Kitchenalia is set to be top of many Christmas lists, thanks to The Great British Bake Off. The smash hit show has inspired a new generation of bakers, snapping up Bombay Duck's beautiful crockery, aprons and cookie cutters for adults and children - including TOWIE'S Lydia, whose new 'Bella Sorella' boutique on Loughton High Street serves up cupcakes and other sweet treats on Bombay Duck's vintage-inspired Miss Darcy range.
by Jo on 03 Nov 2011
In the topsy turvy world of PR, we've been working on Christmas since July. Hundreds of product loans and image send outs later, the fruits of our labour start rolling in as December issues hit the shelves. And what could be more of a treat than three clients in Vogue? From Wild & Wolf's Scrabble mugs opening the gift guide, to Steiff's Bernie husky as one of Vogue's top choices for kids and Compagnie de Provence's new Anise Patchouli range as one of the best global beauty buys - it looks set to be a superb Christmas all round! Huge thanks to Vogue, congrats Team Portrait and of course thank you to all our wonderful clients, without whom this would not be possible (claps, bows and sheds a little tear).
by Jo on 26 Oct 2011
Here's a sneak peak of cult French soap and skincare brand Compagnie de Provence's new Violette fragrance, in their classic Extra Pur range. A favourite of Gwyneth Paltrow - who surely knows her stuff when it comes to all things squeaky clean - the Extra Pur collection includes liquid Marseille soap, bar soap, shower gel, body lotion and hand cream. There's also a diffuser and candle - perfect for adding a splash of Spring colour to your home.
by Jo on 25 Oct 2011
Yesterday saw the unveiling of the spanking new John Lewis Oxford Street children's floor, following a £4million refurb. The toy department was buzzing with excited kids preparing their Christmas lists. The new department includes an interactive Nintendo gaming area and a unique Lego shop-in-shop - the world's first within a department store. The Lego Hall was undoubtedly the star of the show, complete with a Lego pic'n'mix wall closely guarded by a giant Lego Darth Vader.
by Jo on 12 Sep 2011
The new My London girl boutique drew gasps of admiration from girls (and boys!) big and small within seconds of opening its doors at Westfield last week. Shoppers were bowled over by the stunning store design, beautiful dolls and adorable dresses and fancy dress outfits in sizes teeny-tiny to twelve. We could hardly tear ourselves away - the looks on little girl's faces as they walked in were too sweet for words! A truly delightful girly haven has been born.
by Jo on 07 Sep 2011
We were quite simply bowled over by the incredible 6 page feature on Original BTC and Davey Lighting in October's House & Garden. True champions of British retail, Peter Bowles and son Charlie look just spiffing in front of their Oxford production facility, while the fabulous photography of their Stoke-on-Trent bone china factory and Birmingham metal works and glass blowing facilities show the artistry and dedication that goes into the production of each of their lights. A huge thank you to the House & Garden team - and in particular, writer Hatta Byng - we couldn't have asked for more!
by Jo on 01 Sep 2011
My London Girl's Westfield boutique is not yet open and already it's causing a splash in the national newspapers! This week, coverage in the FT, Evening Standard and Daily Mail generated much excitement on Twitter. Whilst the papers predictably referred to the brand turning girls into 'living dolls', the purpose is actually quite the opposite. Rather than every girl aspiring to look like Barbie, seven dolls with different hair colour and skin tone means that little girls are encouraged to believe in their own beauty and individuality - which we heartily support! We can't wait for the first day of trading and the smiles on little girl's faces when they meet the dolls!


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Freshman Class Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Coach Richau, Class of 2016 Advisor, and parents of the Class of 2016
Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM (PDT)
The Terra Nova Class of 2016 will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner Dance and Auction to raise funds for the next four years. This exciting event will take place at the Moose Lodge on Saturday, April 20th from 6:00 to 11:00. Thanks to the families and students of the Class of 2016, we will be serving spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, juice, and desserts to serve to all who attend. In addition, we will have a silent auction, raffle drawings, music, and dancing. All proceeds go directly to the Class of 2016. The goal is to raise enough money for a low-cost or cost-free prom at the San Francisco City Hall and Graduation Night at Disneyland.
If you plan to join us, please preregister by Saturday, April 20th at Noon, so we can prepare the proper quantity of food. All meal tickets are non-refundable. Limited dinner tickets will be sold at the door. CASH or CHECK is the only form of payment the night of the event.
Here are some things you need to know about the Spaghetti Dinner Dance and Auction:
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100 Greatest
Finishes - 41 to 50
The greatest endings in college football history from 1970 to the
Writeups by
Pete Fiutak
updated June 2007
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No. 50 Notre Dame 29 ... Michigan 27,
September 20, 1980
At the time:
Notre Dame
was ranked No. 8 following a 31-10 win over Purdue, one of the Big Ten's
most dangerous teams. Michigan was ranked 16th after barely beating a
Northwestern team 17-10 that finished 0-11.
The setup: Notre Dame's offense controlled the first half up 14-0
on a ten-yard touchdown pass to Pete Holohan and a six-yard touchdown
run from Phil Carter, but Michigan made it interesting as backup QB John
Wangler engineered a long drive with an eight-yard Lawrence Ricks
touchdown run. Following a late interception, Michigan closed out the
first half with a fake field goal that led to a touchdown pass to tie it
up. Down 21-14, Notre Dame's John Krimm picked off Wangler for a 49-yard
pick six, but PK Harry Oliver missed the extra point. A Carter touchdown
run gave Notre Dame a 26-21 lead after a failed conversion.
The ending: Wangler made amends by driving the Wolverines down to
the Notre Dame four with just over a minute to play. TE Craig Dunaway
caught a deflected pass off RB Butch Woolfolk for a touchdown, but the
two-point conversion failed giving Michigan a 27-26 lead with :41 left.
Notre Dame head coach Dan Devine sent in Blair Kiel to quarterback the
final drive, but his first pass sailed on him. Fortunately for the
Irish, WR Tony Hunter drew a pass interference penalty. After almost
throwing an interception on his next two passes, Kiel completed two
short throws to get to the Michigan 34 with four seconds to play. In
came Oliver, who had only made one career field goal, for a 51-yard
attempt with the wind blowing in his face. As legend has it, the wind
died down just before Oliver kicked a line drive that just found its way
through the left corner for the 29-27 Irish win.
How they ended up: Notre Dame ended up climbing to No. 1 with a
7-0 record before tying Georgia Tech 3-3. A 17-10 loss to Georgia, who
was named national champion, in the Sugar Bowl ended the Irish season at
9-2-1 finishing ranked ninth. Michigan lost the next week in another
nail-biter to South Carolina 17-14. Things quickly turned around as Bo's
boys reeled off nine straight wins including a 23-6 victory over
Washington to finish 10-2 and ranked No. 4.
No. 49 USC 45 ... UCLA 42,
November 17, 1990
At the time:
USC was
7-2-1 and going to the Sun Bowl even though there was still a game
against Notre Dame to be played. UCLA was 5-5 and looking for a winning
season and hoping for a bowl bid.
The setup: It was a shootout with USC up 24-21 going into the
fourth quarter, started by an interception return for a touchdown,
followed up with another pick-six when Jason Oliver stepped in front of
a Tommy Maddox pass and took it 34 yards for a Trojan touchdown. UCLA
responded with two touchdown passes to Scott Miller for a 35-31 lead
midway through the final quarter. The two teams kept trading punches,
but UCLA appeared to end it with a one-yard Kevin Smith touchdown run
for a 42-38 lead with 1:19 to play.
The ending: The firefight couldn't end without a final big drive.
USC QB Todd Marinovich had the ball on his own 25 with 1:13 to play, but
things didn't get off to a rousing start as he faced a third and 10 with
the USC defense starting to swarm for the first time all game long. With
:44 to play, Marinovich found Gary Wellman for 27 yards to get into UCLA
territory. One more pass to Wellman put the Trojans on the UCLA 23 with
:26 to play. USC WR Johnny Morton, playing with a separated shoulder,
blew past the fallen UCLA defensive back to the back corner of the end
zone. Marinovich got flattened by Bruin LB Roman Phifer, but he got the
ball off just in time to get it to Morton a split-second before UCLA
safety Michael Williams could break it up. Morton made a leaping catch
for a touchdown with :16 to play and a 45-42 lead. Maddox had one last
chance, but his Hail Marys fell incomplete.
How they ended up: UCLA finished the season 5-6. USC went on to
lose to Notre Dame 10-6 before falling to Michigan State 17-16 in the
Sun Bowl to finish 8-3-1. Maddox and Marinovich were the first two
sophomore quarterbacks to ever be drafted.
No. 48 UNLV 27 ... Baylor 24, November 11, 1999
At the time:
First year
(at least to their programs) head coaches Kevin Steele at Baylor and
John Robinson at UNLV were trying to get off to good starts. The Rebels
beat North Texas 26-3 before heading to Baylor. The Bears lost a 30-29
heartbreaker to Boston College on a missed extra point.
The setup: Baylor blew a 10-0 lead, but was able to convert a
UNLV fumble to go up 17-14 on a one-yard Jermaine Alfred touchdown run.
The two teams traded scores with Baylor getting the ball with 4:33
remaining and clinging to a 17-14 lead. Pounding away on a long,
sustained drive, the Bears were able to run down the clock and preserve
its lead. With no timeouts left, UNLV couldn't do anything to prevent
Baylor from taking a few knees and leaving with the win. However, the
coaches kept calling handoffs to Darrell Bush, allowing him to pound it
out for more yards running more time off the clock. But it wasn't
The ending: Once again, all Baylor had to do was take a knee.
Instead, Bush got another carry to get down to the UNLV eight with :30
to play. With the clock winding down, Baylor gave Bush yet another
carry, and he barreled down to the one as the UNLV defenders tried to
rip the ball out of his hands. It worked. Rebel LB Tyler Brickell got
the ball loose just before Bush crossed the goal line sending it
bouncing into the end zone. Kevin Thomas picked it up and went 101 yards
untouched for the touchdown as time ran out for the unbelievable 27-24
How they ended up: Baylor's season didn't get much better only
beating North Texas 23-10 to finish 1-10. UNLV only won one more game
beating Wyoming 35-32 to finish 3-8.
No. 47 Northwestern 34 ... Wisconsin 30, October 19, 1996
At the time:
Northwestern was coming off its Rose Bowl season and was back up to its
old tricks getting past a 28-27 opening day loss to Wake Forest to win
four straight games including a 17-16 squeaker over Michigan. Wisconsin
won its first three games before losing heartbreakers to Penn State and
Ohio State.
The setup: Wisconsin freshman Ron Dayne was just getting his
career going getting most of the workload rushing for 139 yards and a
touchdown on the way to what a seemingly easy Homecoming victory. But
Northwestern slowly started to come back even with star running back
Darnell Autry knocked out in the second quarter with a shoulder injury
as Adrian Autry ran for 82 yards and two touchdowns in the second half.
Wisconsin still had a 30-27 lead late and appeared to have weathered the
The ending: Wisconsin had the ball on its own 41 with 1:47 to
play and Northwestern out of timeouts. Had QB Mike Samuel taken three
knees, Wisconsin still would've had to kick the ball away with a few
ticks left on the clock. Instead of running a quarterback sneak, head
coach Barry Alvarez chose to hand it off to Dayne to let him try for the
first down. Samuel and Dayne botched the exchange, which Northwestern
safety Eric Collier fell on with :49 to play. Wildcat QB Steve Schnur
found D'Wayne Bates two plays later on a streak to the end zone for a
20-yard score and a shocking 34-30 win.
How they ended up: Northwestern ended up going 7-1 before losing
to Penn State. Even so, it ended up with another share of the Big Ten
title and went to the Citrus Bowl losing to Peyton Manning and Tennessee
48-28 to finish 9-3. The Badgers lost to Michigan State the following
week for a four-game losing streak before winning five of the final six
games to finish 8-5, culminating in a 38-10 Copper Bowl win over Utah.
No. 46 Miami 19 ... Florida State 16, October 3, 1992
At the time:
Miami was the defending national champion on a 20-game
winning streak, but many believed 4-0 Florida State was the best team in
America. This was the one of the most anticipated games of the 1990s
after the classic Wide Right Miami win in 1991.
The setup: Florida State started off with a bang on a 94-yard
kickoff return from Tamarick Vanover. Miami came back to take a 10-7
lead, but the Noles got three Dan Mowery field goals to get ahead 16-10
midway through the third quarter. A 33-yard Gino Torretta touchdown pass
to Coleman Bell gave the Canes the lead that was upped to 19-16 after a
The ending: Florida State got the ball back with 1:35 to play.
Seminole QB Charlie Ward was able to maneuver the offense 59 yards, but
the drive stalled with eight seconds to play. In came Mowery, who had
made field goals from 22, 38 and 41 yards, to attempt a 39-yard shot to
tie the game. Wide right.
How they ended up: Florida State rolled through the rest of its
schedule and beat Nebraska 27-14 in the Orange Bowl to finish 11-1.
Miami went 11-0 and was expected to easily win its second straight
national title, but Alabama had other ideas in a 34-13 Sugar Bowl win.
No. 45 Ohio State 10 ... Michigan 10,
November 24, 1973
At the time:
10-0, No. 4
Michigan hosted 9-0, No. 1 Ohio State for the Big Ten title, the Rose
Bowl berth, and national title consideration. The Buckeyes had allowed
33 points (an average of 3.67 points per game) and a mere three
touchdowns while the Wolverines had given up a total of 49 points.
The setup: In a hard-hitting, intense battle, Ohio State took a
10-0 halftime lead on a 31-yard field goal and a five-yard Pete Johnson
touchdown. Michigan battled back in the second half with a 30-yard field
goal and a Dennis Franklin ten-yard touchdown run.
The ending: Unfortunately for the Wolverines, Franklin was
knocked out for the game with a broken collarbone on what could've been
the game-winning drive with 2:25 to play. This would have repercussions
on more than just this game (more on that in a moment). Fearing an
interception, Michigan head coach Bo Schembechler ordered three straight
running plays to give Mike Lantry a long field goal try. Even though it
was from 58 yards out, Lantry just missed. Ohio State tried to pull off
the win by throwing the ball, but this was a pure running team.
Michigan's Jon Drake picked off a Greg Hare pass and got it to the Ohio
State 33 with :52 left. After two conservative plays, Schembechler went
for the field goal on third down. Lantry missed from 44 yards out for a
10-10 finish.
How they ended up: The Big Ten athletic directors had to vote on
who went to the Rose Bowl. With Franklin hurt, some believed Michigan
wouldn't be the stronger of the two teams and sent the Buckeyes to
Pasadena by a vote of 6-4. OSU beat USC 42-21 to finish 10-0-1 and No. 2
in the AP poll. Michigan finished ranked sixth.
No. 44 Alabama 25 ... Auburn 23, November 30, 1985
At the time:
No. 7
Auburn was a solid 8-2 going against unranked, 7-2-1 Alabama in the 50th
anniversary of the Iron Bowl. After starting off 4-0, Ray Perkins' Tide
team lost two straight before going on a good run with only a tie
against LSU breaking up a winning streak. The Tigers had won five of
their previous six.
The setup: Two Bo Jackson touchdown runs, including a one-yard
leap midway through the fourth quarter, helped match three field goals
from Alabama's Van Tiffin to tie it at 16. Tiger kicker Chris Johnson
missed the extra point after the second Jackson score, but Bama was
called for too many men on the field allowing an extra chance, which
Johnson hit, for a 17-16 lead. The Tide responded on the next drive with
a 74-yard Gene Jelks touchdown run, but a missed two-point conversion
made it only 22-17 with just under six minutes to play.
The ending: Auburn took the ensuing drive down to the Alabama one
taking off every second of the clock possible. Reggie Ware pounded it in
with less than a minute to play, but the two-point conversion was broken
up by Alabama's Cornelius Bennett for a 23-22 Tiger lead. Alabama QB
Mike Shula couldn't get the final drive going, taking a sack to put the
ball on the Tide 12 with :37 to play. Eventually faced with 4th and 4,
the Tide shocked the Auburn defense with a reverse for 20 yards leaving
only :21 to play. Shula was able to find Greg Richardson across the
middle, but he had to get out of bounds. He was barely able to do it,
getting out at the Auburn 35 with six seconds to play. In came Tiffin
for a 50-yard attempt and his fourth field goal of the game. He nailed
it for a 25-23 win.
How they ended up: Auburn went to the Cotton Bowl where it lost
36-16 to Texas A&M to finish 8-4. Alabama went to the Aloha Bowl and
beat USC 24-3 to finish 9-2-1.
No. 43 Penn State 14 ... Miami 10,
Fiesta Bowl, January 2, 1987
At the time:
Miami was
the dominant team in 1986 rolling to an 11-0 record led by Heisman
Trophy winning QB Vinny Testaverde. The brash Canes caused a stir with
their trash talking and controversial army fatigues worn to a pre-bowl
dinner, and were considered a near-lock to win the title. Penn State was
anything but flashy using its defense to go 11-0 to play in its second
straight national title game after losing to Oklahoma the year before in
the Orange Bowl.
The setup: The high-powered Miami attack moved the ball well, but
turnovers halted drive after drive. Even so, Miami held a 10-7 lead in
the fourth quarter when Testaverde threw his fourth interception of the
game leading to a D.J. Dozier eight-yard touchdown run with just over
eight minutes to play. Miami got the ball for its final drive with three
minutes to play starting on its own 23.
The ending: After a rocky start to the drive and a fourth down
conversion, Testaverde started to look like Testaverde marching the
offense with ease down to the Penn State six with :25 to play. After a
sack and a dropped pass, Miami faced fourth and goal from its 13 with
:18 left. The national title came down to one play. Testaverde had
receiver Brett Perriman open for an instant, but Penn State LB Pete
Giftopoulis stepped in front of the throw to force the seventh Hurricane
turnover and the fifth interception.
How they ended up: Penn State finished the year No. 1 and the
national champions. Miami was No. 2, but bounced back the following
season to go 12-0 and win the national title.
No. 42 Michigan 21 ... Washington State 16,
Rose Bowl January 1, 1998
At the time:
Michigan, and Heisman Trophy winner Charles Woodson, were in the Rose
Bowl with a chance to win the national title. Washington State, led by
QB Ryan Leaf, was 10-1 with only a 44-31 loss at Arizona State to mar a
great season.
The setup: Even though Leaf was the marquee quarterback,
Michigan's Brian Griese made the biggest plays connecting with Tai
Streets for scoring passes of 53 and 58 yards for a 21-15 lead. With
7:25 to play, Griese led the Wolverine offense on a 16-play drive that
ate up 6:26 before giving it back to Leaf on his own seven with :29 to
The ending: Washington State needed a prayer, and it was answered
on a desperation 46-yard completion to Nian Taylor, who pushed off to
make the catch, to keep the game alive. Leaf was able to move the
offense down to Michigan 16 with two seconds left, but without any
timeouts, the Cougars had to run furiously to the line to spike the
ball. While it would've been interesting to see one of the best
quarterbacks in college football have one last throw to the end zone to
try to win the Rose Bowl, time ran out just as Leaf spiked it giving
Michigan the win, even though there appeared to be at least one tick
left on the clock.
How they ended up: With the win, Michigan gave the Big Ten its
first national title since 1968 winning the AP title. Nebraska won the
Coaches' poll with Michigan finishing second. Washington State finished
10-2 ranked ninth in both polls.
No. 41 Ohio State 10 ... Purdue 6, November 9, 2002
At the time:
Ohio State
was in the stretch run of a dream season with a number two ranking and a
10-0 record facing an unranked 4-5 Purdue team that had lost all five
games by a touchdown or less.
The setup: Purdue was outplaying Ohio State on both sides of the
ball, but couldn't pull away as the Buckeye defense held the Boilermaker
offense to only a field goal in the first half and forced two key
turnovers. The Buckeyes were fortunate to get three points at the end of
the first half as the field goal team had to sprint on to the field to
get off a Mike Nugent 22-yard try as time was running out. Purdue head
coach Joe Tiller complained that there wasn't time left, but TV replays
proved there was still one second on the clock. A 32-yard Berin Lacevic
field goal midway through the fourth quarter gave Purdue a 6-3 lead.
The ending: Ohio State got the ball to the Purdue 46 with just
over three minutes to play thanks to a 20-yard Chris Gamble punt return.
Buckeye QB Craig Krenzel was sacked for four yards and threw an
incompletion before hitting Ben Hartsock for a 13-yard gain. On 4th and
1 with 1:36 to play, Ohio State didn't run the ball with Maurice Clarett,
and it didn't use Krenzel on a quarterback sneak. Instead, Krenzel
dropped back and went deep to Michael Jenkins, who made an
over-the-shoulder catch for a dramatic touchdown. Depending on whose
perspective you want, either Jenkins pushed off on Purdue CB Antwaun
Rogers to get the ball, or the two were simply bumping their way down
the field. Down 10-6, Purdue's final drive was ended by a Gamble
How they ended up: The hard-luck Boilermakers won their final
three games to finish 7-6 ending with a 34-24 win over Washington in the
Sun Bowl. Ohio State's games got more and more dramatic, beating
Illinois in a 23-16 battle before surviving Michigan 14-9. A classic
31-24 overtime win over Miami in the Fiesta Bowl gave the Buckeyes the
national title.


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This weekly course covers the most common questions videographers encounter when shooting and editing with DSLR cameras, from choosing a frame size and frame rate to understanding moiré. Authors Rich Harrington and Robbie Carman will also help you understand the impacts of compression and the difference between cropped (or micro 4/3rds) and full-sized sensors in cameras, and much more. This continual FAQ guide is a handy way to find the answers to the questions that plague you the most.
Robbie Carman: Hi, I'm Robbie Carman. Rich Harrington: And I'm Rich Harrington. Robbie Carman: And Rich, this week we want to talk about the idea of using a rack focus. Now, for those of you who don't what a rack focus means, it's a way of changing your focal plane in a sort of smooth and dynamic way. Rich Harrington: Yeah, it's a pretty straightforward thing. The idea that you want to basically, in camera, animate the viewer's attention from one area of the image. Robbie Carman: Mm-hm. Rich Harrington: To another. Usually it's used in things like an interview or maybe to reveal a sunrise or a sunset, a, a skyscape.
It's a very common idea to sort of reveal something using focus, almost like an in-camera wipe. Robbie Carman: Absolutely and it, you know and, and it's used as you mentioned for things like narrative, for interviews and that kind of stuff. And the real important thing about it is that when it's done correctly, you don't even notice. Rich Harrington: Yeah. Robbie Carman: But when it's done poorly, the viewer goes did something, what's wrong with my TV, what's going on, right? Rich Harrington: Yeah. Robbie Carman: It looks a little weird. So rack focusing is a little bit more art than it is technical because the movement of a rack focus is relatively simple.
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Hi Hector I noticed that each time I resize the window – the web site refreshes. How can I disable this function? Thanks GUy
Sorry – I was logged in with a different user Still the same question as above – I noticed that each time I resize the window – the web site refreshes. How can I disable this function? Thanks Guy
Hi, this is not default behaviour – check the demo site. try and dezactivate one at a time the plugins you are using to see if it's related to one if it. If still have issue open a ticket on ticksy. Thanks.
Solved – visual composer was the issue!
Hi, I'm not sure how to apply the animated scroll to buttons created with the [button] shortcode. Can you help?
Hi, by default the button does not have scroll animation – but i think it can be done with a small code modification. Open a ticket on ticksy with your url details. Thanks.
1 minute ago Flag Edit Hello everybody,
I have a problem :
I lost the carousel in this section : http://lajourneeducoeur.org/#c-au-cœur-de-lactualite whereas I don't touch anything in the editor.
What's wrong ?
Thank you for your help and your reply. BEst regards
Hi, check that you have closed all tags in news item content – first two items (you should try and remove the strong tag) see screenshot http://screencast.com/t/YXH2zOLKG , If you still have issues open a ticket on ticksy. Thanks.
Hi there I sent you a few emails yesterday. I would really appreciate some help with your theme please! I cannot perform the simplest of functions and suspect it's not working properly. The emails were from firstname.lastname@example.com Please help! Thank you. Dan
Hi Dan, we have a support forum here http://clapat.ticksy.com/ please open a ticket. THanks.
Hi Dan, just checked your email, have a look over this http://www.youtube.com/user/ClapatVideos . In this theme you have a separate Site Section area from where you manage everything related to main page layout. We can setup the theme for you it's a 5 min job (including demo install). Thanks
HI: I have some trouble with Layerslider. I installed the plugin, created one slider, and, when i go to put the shortcode at the theme option, i saved it, BUT, it returns to default slider that is [full-slider] and the layerslider that i created, doesn`t show. Am i doing something wrong?
Never mind, problem solved. Thanks anyway
Having trouble with the menu…How do I make an external link open in a new window?
Hi by default external links opens in same tab. Open a ticket on tiksy with detail to your installation to modify. Thanks.
Hey there! I'm using wordpress 3.8 and it looks as though the contact form has gone awry?http://motusgroup.com.au/mwp/
Apart from this one small hiccup, this is a ripper of a theme!
Hi Thanks, open a ticket on ticksy with access to your installation – it'a a 2 minute job to make CF7 look like original form. Thanks.
Fixed perfectly. Super fast work that's very much appreciated!
Hi, I have create a child theme but style.css dosen't work! Eleven support Child Theme?
Hello, id like to add some translation flags on the main menu bar, but i can not find in which file i can edit php thank you
Hi, please open a ticket on http://clapat.ticksy.com/ with more info. Thanks.
Hello !
I have a different speed parallax in home between :http://themeforest.net/item/eleven-wordpress-responsive-one-page-parallax/full_screen_preview/4565464
It's the same pic (http://clapat.ro/themes/eleven-wp/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/sky_sunrays-wide1-1024x640.jpg)
thx in advance !
Hi, you can adjust parallax speed for each separator individually in site section area http://screencast.com/t/s96duVHC If you have further question open a ticket on ticksy with more details. Thanks.
Thx for answer but sorry ClaPat : the home page isn't in the "Sites section" / no "abouts us" but in "Theme Options / General settings"
ok /I open a ticket on ticksy with more details. Thanks.
Hi, if you are reffering to home parrallax you have a speed parametere for shortcode. Waiting for your ticket. Thanks.
Hi Clapat i really love this minimal elegant look perfect fro a graphic designers work. I have some questions. 1. I noticed no matter what mode you are in whether default or layer slider,etc. when you go to portfolio i would like to see more image utilizing the screen and i have no need for a big descriptor white band across bottom at most a white thin band that could accommodate 2 lines or 3 at most in height. is this adjustable, in other words the portfolio pictures come in almost full screen like the scale of your full bleed beauty shots when you first reach your landing page. 2. i always liked the simple dissolve of one photo to another, again on yor home/landing page but i really can do without those 2 arrows on the right side of the screen. can they be removed yet still have the dissolves from one photo to another. only designers are fussy about these things. i was about to buy another theme forest site, but this one really grabbed me except for all the real estate the descriptor gets in portfolio. hope this is adjustable and won't be a deal breaker for me cuz i'm really liking otherwise! thanks- email@example.com
Hi, the portfolio cannot be altered without code modification (we have for the update a fancy box and expander version added for portfolio). You can remove the arrows on main slider easily by css from CSS Override Box. Thanks
When you say the update is that coming soon or 1.3? and by expander version for portfolio do you mean photo box is larger than current (1.3)? Pardon my confusion And lastly is it compatable with 3.8. either current eleven1.3 or if i understood the updated version which sounds like a coming soon? Help? I think this theme is well designed. Its hard to find clean yet exciting
Hi V1.3 is current version what you see in demo. Photo box for expander is the same size like current version – this is in the upcoming update. Fancy box – which is also in next update will have larger image but no text. Thanks.
Thanks clapat, fancy box would be in the upcoming update. would that require repurchasing? and can i get started today with V1.3 with wordpress 8? Thanks again-Kevin
i am getting this error when i activated this theme
Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_CLASS in /home/content/48/11843048/html/innlove/wp-content/themes/eleven13/clapat/class.widgets.php on line 1
Hi, if you uploade it via a FTP clients check that you dont have activated option to normalize line ends , or use BINARI/ASCII option – or just upload it via WP interface. If you still have issue pass us your url on ticksy and we can install it for you. Thanks.
how do i pass the url to you can you please explain
Hi – use http://clapat.ticksy.com/ Thanks.
I have just bought this theme and installed version 1.3 on wp 3.8. After installing the theme I get a full white screen (body == empty). Are more people having this problem?
(Update: After a second clean install of wp 3.8 I installed the layerslider plugin before installing the theme. Unfortunately this didn't work either.)
Can't wait to use this great template!
Fixed the issue. I think something went wrong with the upload of the files. Uploaded the zip file through wp upload instead of through the ftp client and it worked!
Great theme btw!
I'm a bit confused about how to add NEWS. In the documentation it says: Parameters: category, items, limit, type(Default: post), title; category=post category you want displaye; Items=id's of items; limit=nr of posts diplayed; title=News heading title. Example [news title="Read Our News"]
1) There is no option to assign a category to the News pages. If there is, I can't find it. 2) How do I find the id's of the items.
How can I disable comments on posts? I am trying to get the pages to look more like pages and not like blog posts.
Hi you should disable the comments for the post you want through worpdress option. Check that you have Comments box activated (http://screencast.com/t/1oevSxDlki) , and after that just disable comments (http://screencast.com/t/bf2V4FIIyiX). We have in upcoming update a full width, and a template with left and right sidebar. Thanks


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Forum Post: McCourty at FS Going Forward?
Posted 01/03/2012 12:00:05 EST
Agreed that #11 looks like our best slot corner. Thought he played great with coverage and run support.
Forum Post: This will be Tom Brady's toughest game this weekend!
Posted 11/29/2011 06:25:26 EST
Pic for real? Can't really tell if pic was shopped or not.
Forum Post: T.O. in NE? This thread is about RUMORS! Not me wanting TO!
Posted 11/28/2011 02:33:14 EST
Maybe BB thinks TO can be a taller, stronger version of our #11, the DB?
Forum Post: Just sayin', maybe the problem people have with Tim Tebow...
Posted 11/23/2011 07:53:41 EST
In Response to Re: Just sayin', maybe the problem people have with Tim Tebow...: In Response to Re: Just sayin', maybe the problem people have with Tim Tebow... : Clearly you didn't read my first post more »
Posted 11/23/2011 04:37:37 EST
In Response to Re: Just sayin', maybe the problem people have with Tim Tebow...: The only time it really bothers me is when someone is forcing their religion on someone else. Posted by CaptainZdeno33 more »
Forum Post: I apologize for my bad behavior.
Posted 11/23/2011 04:23:12 EST
I belong to several offroading forums and had challenged and even ended up going out on offroading trips with trolls to prove something. It was fun for a while but in the end, it's all so childish. No more »
Forum Post: Brady and Belichick say --Josh, this ones for you.
Posted 11/22/2011 05:09:54 EST
but why would BB do anything for Josh? Didn't Josh throw BB under the bus during team meeting on video taping?? more »
Forum Post: Colts To Release Manning?
Posted 11/21/2011 04:25:27 EST
I think Miami would jump at the chance of get Peyton in free agency. Maybe even the Jets too, but then what about Sanchize? more »
Forum Post: Brady's throwing arm is injured, but... he'll start tonight.
Posted 11/21/2011 02:30:15 EST
I looked it up and apparently a bone bruise is just one step below a fracture and the pain can last for a very long time, even after all the bruising and discoloration have gone away. more »
Forum Post: Rex Ryan fined for bad-mouthing Patriot Fans
Posted 11/21/2011 10:33:01 EST
Was that from a frustrated Jets fan or a Pats fan? more »
Posted 11/21/2011 09:47:23 EST
I'd rather have Luck than Peyton ending up in AFC East. Don't like the idea that we'll have to play a Peyton-led Jets twice a season. more »
Forum Post: Mark Sanchez's Future With The Jets.....
Posted 11/18/2011 11:00:31 EST
I would rather see Luck in AFC East than Peyton. Arghh.. more »
Forum Post: Jets are a mentally weak team!!
Posted 11/18/2011 02:42:42 EST
Yeah Cromatie made no attempt to get to Tebow on the TD run. That was shocking. He must have seen the whole play unfolding. more »
Forum Post: It is not over
Posted 11/18/2011 02:33:43 EST
LT and Greene out, for how long? That'll expose Sanchez even further. more »
Forum Post: Eagles Release Jarrad Page
Posted 11/17/2011 03:08:19 EST
Released is for a veteran (4 yrs), thus he's available to sign with any team immediately. Otherwise the player is waived (on waiver wire for 24 hrs). more »
Forum Post: Time for Chad Johnson!
Posted 11/09/2011 02:47:38 EST
What about Stallworth? Last year he still ran a 4.3 40 and is a free agent now. He can surely burn corners on streaks.. more »
Forum Post: Tom Brady.. The Patriot
Posted 11/04/2011 12:23:20 EDT
looks like an acute case of man-crush (if OP is a guy).. more »
Forum Post: Who would you root for Bills or Jets?
Posted 11/03/2011 10:17:33 EDT
Pats are only my second favorite team...My most favorite team are whoever happen to play the Yets! more »
Forum Post: Should Patriots FOIL Indy's Chance at good luck?
Posted 11/03/2011 09:40:27 EDT
I'd rather let Indy have Luck than Miami, whom we have to play twice a season. more »
Forum Post: It's time to make the call!!
Posted 11/01/2011 07:36:34 EDT
Randy or Taylor? Who's faster? more »
Forum Post: Julian Edelman Arrested for Assault
Posted 11/01/2011 04:19:47 EDT
Speaking of the truth coming out, how can the jury decide? This is probably a case of he said, she said, unless there were witnesses (beyond her and her boyfriend) who saw him reaching under the dress more »
Forum Post: Another case of BB
Posted 10/30/2011 11:59:11 EDT
In BB we trust. Today it made complete sense to release Bodden as our pass defense has improved markedly! more »
Forum Post: Patriots Release Leigh Bodden
Posted 10/28/2011 11:14:48 EDT
something else must be in the works... weird. more »
Forum Post: comment if u hate the jets more than any team EVER!
Posted 10/12/2011 01:34:54 EDT
Haha for the longest time, my password was "f*ckthejets".. more »
Forum Post: Dez Bryant for Aaron Hernandez/Devin McCourty trade....
Posted 10/12/2011 11:18:24 EDT
I would take DMC and Aaron over Dez. more »
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Outrage erupted across social media Monday after a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard posted a photo on Instagram that appeared to make light of funerals for fallen service members.
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Shoes- Buffalo Exchange
"I wish I looked like Cindy Crawford," said Cindy Crawford.
Although Cindy Crawford is gorgeous, I am happy to look and be me. I like this quote because it tells people that not even supermodels looks like supermodels in real life. During my photo shoot/ hang out with Victoria, we discussed how obsessive the media is with women's looks and the impossible standards it sets for women. I brought up how bothered I was about the Carl's Jr. poster I had seen. It focused on a woman's mouth and it had the American flag print as her lipstick. Although, this isn't as bad as other advertisements I have seen regarding the objectification of woman, it had a strong impact on me. When I first saw the ad, I just couldn't stop talking about how the media portrays women in such a sexual manner. These two Ted Talks came to mind after I saw the ad. Each are unique in its own way and definitely are worth watching.
The Dangers of How Woman Are Seen In the Media
"The image isn't real. It's artificial. It's constructed. It's impossible. But Real women and girls are measure ourselves against it every single day. Of course, it effects female self-esteem and it effects how men feel about the very real women in their life. Women's bodies dismembered in ads are constantly being disfigured in ad after ad for all kinds of products."
Ironically enough, I got an ad before this video of a girl walking around in a bikini….
Looks Aren't Everything. Believe me, I'm a model.
"If you ever are wondering, if I have thinner thighs and shinier hair will I be happier? You just need to meet a group of models because they have the thinnest thighs, shiniest hair and the coolest clothes and they are the most physically insecure women probably on the planet."
I do think it is unfair the way women are portrayed in the media. I believe that women should celebrate their beauty but they should also appreciate who they are as a person and what they have achieved. I love having a fashion blog because I get to appreciate myself as a person and all the flaws that comes with being me. All in all, I hope that women and girls will see themselves as perfection with flaws and not feel the need to ever give in to media's standards of what beautiful is and how you should dress or act.
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1.You must have experience of sufficient scope and quality to do the work of the position. Your application must show that you have sufficient training and experience to perform the duties of the position as described in the VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT. Do you meet the requirements for this position?
Your resume must clearly document in detail how you possess the qualifications to successfully perform the duties of this position at the journeyman level. Failure to specifically identify skills equivalent to a journeyman may result in your being found ineligible. This information along with your responses to the assessment questions will be used to determine your qualifications for the position.
LISTED BELOW ARE GROUPED STATEMENTS RELATING TO THE ASSESSMENTS/COMPETENCIES NECESSARY FOR THE POSITION. Read each question carefully and select the answer choice that best describes your experience.
2.Laundry Machine Operator Supervisors must be able to lead other workers or supervise subordinates, to deal objectively and harmoniously with others, and to render sound decisions. From the choices below, please select the one that best describes your experience.
I have experience as a foreman supervising small groups of workers; and/or I have estimated time and material needs; and/or I have trained new workers.
I have experience as a foreman supervising journeyman workers in the line of work; and/or I have been responsible for estimating material, equipment and manpower needs; and/or I have scheduled workflow or work assignments; and/or I have trained helpers, apprentices or intermediate workers.
I have supervised small groups of inmates in a correctional setting; and/or I have organized work assignments and estimated time and material needs; and/or I have evaluated performance and provided training to new workers.
I have experience in leading workers as a regular assignment; and/or I have the ability to organize material, tools and equipment common to the trade; and/or I have assisted with the training of new workers; and/or I have supervised inmates in a correctional setting; and/or I have assisted in organizing work assignments and materials; and/or I have interpreted oral and written instructions for workers.
I have supervised an inmate crew in the line of work, in a correctional setting; and/or I have made work assignments according to individual abilities; and/or I have scheduled workflow in compliance with security needs; and/or I have provided formal and informal training to members of the crew.
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3.In a correctional setting, Laundry Machine Operator Supervisors must demonstrate an aptitude for work with prisoners in the accomplishment of trades and labor functions. From the choices below, please select the one that best describes your experience.
I am willing to work with prisoners in confined areas; and/or I have the capacity for using good judgment such as determining the necessary action in unusual circumstances that might arise in a correctional institution.
I have experience in community crime or delinquency prevention programs; and/or I have done recreation work in a police boys club; and/or I have experience in giving vocational training in a correctional or rehabilitative organization; and/or I have a strong interest in corrections as evidenced by training or education in correctional work, criminology, sociology, penology, and/or law.
I have experience as a foreman or correctional officer supervising an inmate crew on a daily basis in a correctional institution; and/or I have demonstrated the ability to stimulate the interest of inmates who are reluctant to learn trade work; and/or I have demonstrated the ability to observe the principles and practices of prison security (i.e. safeguard shop tools and materials and report attitudes and actions indicative of potential security problems).
None of the above.
4.Laundry Machine Operator Supervisors must have knowledge of and the ability to use various laundry machinery and equipment. From the choices below, please select the one that best describes your experience.
I have used, at the journeyman level, the following equipment: finishing lathe, embroiderer, 250 lb. washer, 125 lb dryer, presses of various types, folding machine, 5000 rpm extractor, stamping machine, sewing machines of various types, grinder, sander, sole stitcher, sole trimmer, and stitch machine.
I have been a technical advisor to management in the field of laundry operations; and/or I have supervised the operation of large, multi-faceted laundry operations (regular, dry, steam cleaning, etc); and/or I have trained others in the use of complex laundry operating equipment .
I have completed a Senior Apprenticeship under a journeyman supervisor; and/or I have performed duties with washers and dryers, seeking guidance when needed on new or unusual tasks; and/or I have performed work using instructions from manufacturers, journey level employees or foreman instructions.
None of the above.
5.Laundry Machine Operator Supervisors must be knowledgeable of the practices required by the position to ensure laundry plant machinery, area and equipment is kept neat, clean and in order. They must maintain correct and precise logs, records, etc., and meet deadlines. They must be knowledgeable of laundry handling and loading procedures. From the choices below, please select the one that best describes your experience.
I have performed full laundry functions on my own initiative; and/or I have maintained required daily/weekly logs for the workstation; and/or I have ensured safety and cleanliness requirements are maintained for work area.
I have performed general tasks under supervision in a laundry plant; and/or I have utilized established checklists to maintain work area safety and sanitation requirements; and/or I have recorded supplies used in a manual log/tracking system; and/or I have notified higher level workers when additional supplies were needed, or equipment malfunctioned.
I have supervised and managed a laundry plant operation with little or no direct supervision; and/or I have implemented and maintained daily/weekly/monthly logs which tracked laundry operations, manpower requirements, supplies used/required, etc.; and/or I have re-prioritized current operation to meet the needs of a "rush" order or operation.
None of the above.
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I have accomplished routine cleaning and laundry plant tasks following standard manuals and instructions.
I have diagnosed difficult cleaning assignments and determined proper cleaning methods through my knowledge of trade practices.
I have performed tasks independently and have handled complex cleaning assignments on a routine basis.
None of the above.
7.Laundry Machine Operator Supervisors must have the ability to interpret laundry machine instructions, manufacturers specifications, policy and program statements, etc. From the choices below, please select the one that best describes your experience.
I have accomplished tasks through routine instructions.
I have been a shop foreman of a laundry plant and have interpreted various complex guidelines to accomplish tasks.
I have responded to instructions and directions in a laundry plant, under close supervision.
None of the above.
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I have performed routine tasks associated with laundry plant operations.
I have performed routine tasks associated with laundry plant operations under close supervision.
I have served as a technical expert in matters related to laundry plant operations.
None of the above.
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I have performed in a superior manner while working in a laundry facility and have not had any accidents on record for failing to follow safety procedures.
I have performed in a satisfactory manner in a laundry plant or similar operations; and/or I have followed safety procedures.
I have performed routine tasks associated with laundry plant operations under close supervision.
None of the above.
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2 Parks near Mcgregor, Minnesota
Hill City, Minnesota 22.09 miles NW
Floodwood, Minnesota 24.19 miles NE
Moose Lake, Minnesota 32.08 miles SE
Mcgregor, Minnesota (map) | (218) 426-3482
Sites: 61 | Latest Rate: $12.00 | 7 Reviews
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Jul 2014 - $12.00
This is another fine COE park, if you camp in the north loop. The campsites are large and well maintained. The south loop is rather cramped and the sites that back up to the water are very short. That area also has no maneuvering room for backing into the sites. We stayed in the north loop and loved it. All staff, whether paid or volunteer, were friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again in the north campground. Our rate reflects our Senior Pass discount. - Bobbi1948
May 2014 - $26.00
Very nice COE park. Friendly helpful CG Hosts. Sites on the north loop are larger and further apart. Restrooms / showers were spotless. We would stay here again. - sclark
Aug 2012 - $12.00
Price reflects 50% Golden Age discount. Typical beautiful COE park: widely separated flat and level sites with grass and plenty of trees and shade. There are sites of all sizes, some reservable and some non-reservable. We came here on a Saturday in the summer without a reservation and were lucky to get the very last site big enough for our 36' motorhome. Every site has electricity (20/30/50amp) but that is all. Water and dumps stations are available. The bathhouse is modern, well-lit, and spotlessly clean. Both ranger and host were very helpful in finding a site for us and guiding us into it. We would definitely stay here again. - The Wandrin' Waters
Mcgregor, Minnesota (map) | (218) 426-3271
Sites: 40 | Latest Rate: $22.00 | 2 Reviews
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Aug 2008 - $22.00
We loved this park. It is off the beaten trail, but that's why it's so wonderful. The sites are private and shaded. The kids rode their scooters on the road. There was plenty to do, we borrowed the park's GPS and went geocaching. The kids loved the beach. Lovely hiking trails. We drove to Hibbing one day and toured the mines and Iron world (it's about and hour or so north). We would definitely stay here again. - dansophem
Beautiful forest setting with a nice lake. We were there in Aug 2002 and the mosquitoes were horrible. Also, location is a long way from civilization. Pretty bumpy road to get to park, but once there the place is very remote and quiet. Take OFF bug sray. - Motorhome Madness


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I need help with the following assignment.
In a spacetime with only 1 space dimension x, the non-zero components of the metric (in the region t!=0, x>0) are
g00 = 4*c^2*t^2 / A^4
g11 = -9*x / (4*B^3)
Find a coordinate transformation (t,x)-> (t',x') that makes the metric locally locally Minkowskian, i.e., ds^2=c^2*dt'^2-dx'^2.
Anyone able to help me?
Now I remember why I decided not to take Physics. Physics is really maths.


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