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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post8119021262052092136..comments2015-07-30T23:38:55.769-06:00Comments on Kalyn's Kitchen®: Meat, Tomato, and Mozzarella Stuffed Zucchini Cups Recipe (Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, South Beach Diet)Kalyn Dennyhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-76785314176472129592014-08-12T18:18:35.779-06:002014-08-12T18:18:35.779-06:00Bronwyn, so glad it was a hit!Bronwyn, so glad it was a hit!Kalyn Dennyhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-55229796635830313562014-08-12T18:03:51.879-06:002014-08-12T18:03:51.879-06:00Thanks for this recipe, it was a hit! I have these...Thanks for this recipe, it was a hit! I have these enormous zucchini's straight from my garden that I had no idea what to do with :) My husband and daughter had a thumb war over who got the biggest one (she won but he pulled rank!)Bronwyn Dutoithttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-15389828207203900462014-08-11T19:40:49.586-06:002014-08-11T19:40:49.586-06:00Mary Ann you can certainly do that, but in the hug...Mary Ann you can certainly do that, but in the huge zucchini like I used the center of the zucchini has big seeds so I didn't want to use that part.Kalyn Dennyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-37981729353073651352014-08-11T19:38:40.960-06:002014-08-11T19:38:40.960-06:00Looks delicious. I'd shred the zucchini remove...Looks delicious. I'd shred the zucchini removed to make the cups and add that to the meat mixture. Will be making this recipe this week!MaryAnn Aquilinohttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-28176880856337177472014-07-22T19:53:26.744-06:002014-07-22T19:53:26.744-06:00Linnet, so glad you enjoyed it!Linnet, so glad you enjoyed it!Kalyn Dennyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-5273606725283942262014-07-22T19:43:33.344-06:002014-07-22T19:43:33.344-06:00I did a lot of research on how to use a giant zucc...I did a lot of research on how to use a giant zucchini (2 1/2 lbs) that a friend had given me. Of all the recipes and suggestions that came up, this looked the best, so I tried it tonight! It was a huge hit, even with my son who really doesn't like zucchini! I used sausage instead of the beef and turkey (and much less in proportion), added some mushrooms and a ripe tomato I had on hand,and also some cooked farro (any brown rice or grain would be nice). The farro gave the stuffing a nice texture. I also served it on a generous bed of homemade marinara sauce. It was EXCELLENT!! I left the zucchini walls a bit too thick, so it took longer to cook til soft - next time I'll scrape the walls to 1/4" per the recipe, and add the scrapings to the stuffing mixture. YUM!!! Thx so much!Linnet Tsehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-85845260924559390702012-09-07T18:57:34.021-06:002012-09-07T18:57:34.021-06:00These are great, but they really need the full bak...These are great, but they really need the full baking time to allow the zucchini to soften. I tried to rush it this last time and the zukes were just crisp tender (but still good!).Elizahttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-86100473595355882252012-08-16T09:07:20.776-06:002012-08-16T09:07:20.776-06:00Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe! My fami...Thank you for sharing this awesome recipe! My family and I loved it! I posted a feature about this recipe on my blog and put a link back to your blog! Thanks again!

www.sjscrafts.blogspot.comSarah Janehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-31652188476473899182012-08-15T14:57:55.268-06:002012-08-15T14:57:55.268-06:00I went away and left hubby and son to take care of...I went away and left hubby and son to take care of the garden, well to my surprise no one picked anything so I had one zucchini a little over a foot long and on the fat end was 5&1/2 inches around so stuffing it worked great.
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AnitaUnknownhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-58644955271627466482012-08-03T17:22:52.895-06:002012-08-03T17:22:52.895-06:00This looks fantastic! Nothing says summer like zuc...This looks fantastic! Nothing says summer like zucchini, tomatoes, and mozzarella. Thanks for the great idea for using - and enjoying - our huge zucchini harvest!jennihodgeshttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-39555895010539304032012-07-30T13:05:12.980-06:002012-07-30T13:05:12.980-06:00I like this idea so much better than the zucchini ...I like this idea so much better than the zucchini boats where one uses a smaller, but whole zucchini, as the receptacle for the stuffing. These cups seem to provide a much more reasonably sized portion, Kalyn.

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Shirleygfe--gluten free easilyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-38093388644160894022012-07-30T06:24:33.357-06:002012-07-30T06:24:33.357-06:00Thanks Elizabeth! Such a fun way to use those big...Thanks Elizabeth! Such a fun way to use those big zucchinis.Kalyn Dennyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-56260790806112330252012-07-30T06:19:40.382-06:002012-07-30T06:19:40.382-06:00Love the presentation on these!!Love the presentation on these!!Elizabethhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-18105576260985082242012-07-30T05:45:18.529-06:002012-07-30T05:45:18.529-06:00Kristen, isn't it a fun way to use those big z...Kristen, isn't it a fun way to use those big zucchini. I first posted this in 2009 and I've been doing this ever since.Kalyn Dennyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-74740350268093905712012-07-29T20:29:56.337-06:002012-07-29T20:29:56.337-06:00These are just like my Zucchini Pizza cups that I ...These are just like my Zucchini Pizza cups that I posted last month!!!Kristenhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-67910376802730193062012-07-27T12:48:54.356-06:002012-07-27T12:48:54.356-06:00They look delicious!They look delicious!Debby@Just Breathehttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-54338991853622681712012-07-27T12:15:07.552-06:002012-07-27T12:15:07.552-06:00Heidi, when I hit on this idea, I wondered why I h...Heidi, when I hit on this idea, I wondered why I hadn't thought of it sooner!Kalyn Dennyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-21550134010888174412012-07-27T12:13:25.910-06:002012-07-27T12:13:25.910-06:00Love stuffing my zuch's and love the idea of d...Love stuffing my zuch's and love the idea of doing them in little tubes even more! And I definitely have the zuchinni to do it with!Heidihttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-45769798669042199582012-07-27T09:58:07.394-06:002012-07-27T09:58:07.394-06:00Thanks Kristen. Such a good use for those big boy...Thanks Kristen. Such a good use for those big boys that get out of control!Kalyn Dennyhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-28029790136253451852012-07-27T09:46:58.470-06:002012-07-27T09:46:58.470-06:00I love this idea and am kind of annoyed that I nev...I love this idea and am kind of annoyed that I never thought to do something like this before. It seems like such a no brainer - especially when we have all this zucchini lying around!Kristen - Dine & Dishhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-33240663307105778512012-07-27T09:43:27.083-06:002012-07-27T09:43:27.083-06:00Dara, if you had a veggie on the side, the kids co...Dara, if you had a veggie on the side, the kids could even just eat the filling, but I think this might surprise them.Kalyn Dennyhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-1442214156825164212012-07-27T09:23:36.866-06:002012-07-27T09:23:36.866-06:00This is such a fun way to use zucchini, Kalyn. My...This is such a fun way to use zucchini, Kalyn. My kids aren't big zucchini fans, but I have a feeling they would change their minds if it was presented like this.Cookin' Canuckhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-65969812742958052322012-04-16T15:53:29.109-06:002012-04-16T15:53:29.109-06:00Shannon I chose South Beach to manage my weight pa...Shannon I chose South Beach to manage my weight partly because I didn't want to have to count points, calories, carbs, or fat grams, so I don't have that information.Kalynhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-57638201853256599762012-04-16T15:49:04.290-06:002012-04-16T15:49:04.290-06:00Just tried this tonight & YUM!!! Loved it! Cur...Just tried this tonight & YUM!!! Loved it! Curious how many calories each cup is worth?Shannon Dewhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-12411922.post-83743585485564124032011-11-30T18:21:32.758-07:002011-11-30T18:21:32.758-07:00Hayley, I know just what you mean about how those ...Hayley, I know just what you mean about how those pounds creep back on. Love how you improvised to make this work!Kalynhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com


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Toshiba 15.6 Inch USB 3.0 LED Monitor Review
Have you ever been working on your desktop or laptop thinking about how handy it would be to have another monitor to spread out your workspace or to share a show or presentation? Maybe you are tired of everyone at the office crowding into your cubicle to try and get a look at the numbers on that spreadsheet. These are problems of the past with the help of the 15.6" USB 3.0 LED monitor by Toshiba. This monitor allows you to quickly connect into and share docs, images and shows from your laptop with great image clarity and is housed in a convenient case/stand so you can take it along wherever you need it.
Main features and specifications:
- Display: 15.6" anti-glare LED widescreen w/ 1366 x 768 HD resolution
- Includes protective carry case/stand
- USB powered
- USB 3.0 & 2.0 compatible
- Includes USB 3.0 cable, USB Y cable
- Video through USB
- Energy Star 6.0 compliant/ Front power-save button
- DisplayLink Video driver
- Built-in Kensington lock slot
- Compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista and XP
- Dimensions: 15 x 9.9 x 0.6 inches
- Weight: 2.2 lbs. (without cover), 3.6 lbs. (with cover)
- One-year limited warranty
What We Liked:
- Design & Tech: The Toshiba USB 3.0 monitor comes with a nice case that doubles as an adjustable stand. In fact, when it is closed up in the case the 15.6" monitor looks like a large tablet wrapped up expensive leather. The monitor is less than half an inch thick and can easily be slid into any laptop bag or briefcase that would fit a laptop. The only other required accessory beyond the monitor and the case is the included USB 3.0 cable. Technically speaking you can also buy an external power supply as there is a port on the side of the monitor to plug it in, but unless you are connecting it to an older model computer you will never need anything more than the included USB 3.0 cable.
- Two Is Better Than One: This monitor's usability is quite valuable for those times when you need an additional display to compliment the primary display on your laptop or desktop. Simply plug in one of the two USB connectors to your laptop and the Toshiba will light up in response to the connection. If you find that one USB port does not provide sufficient power, you can connect the second USB connector and the display will draw power from both connectors of the included USB 3.0 Y cable. In our first test of the display we plugged in just one of the two USB connectors into one of the USB 2.0 ports on our Windows 7 laptop. We were pleased to see the Toshiba display instantly light up and we then loaded the driver from the included driver disk. Within a few seconds our laptop had extended the primary display to the Toshiba.
- Plug In The Power: The convenience of not having to carry an additional power supply along with this monitor make this Toshiba display incredibly convenient and simple to operate. The driver can be installed onto any Windows 7 machine and once the cables are connected, the display instantly takes advantage of the additional screen real estate. Despite the fact that Toshiba says the display is only compatible with Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system, we also tested it out with our MacBook Pro which runs Mavericks and discovered that the display ran nearly as well on a Mac as it does on a PC. This makes it simple to use the extra screen to display a PowerPoint presentation, show a Netflix video or even use as a reference screen. This monitor could certainly be a valuable addition to any professional that needs an extra screen when they are on the road and cannot simply pack up the LCD screen that is sitting on their desk.
- Pleasing Price Tag: We were able to find this Toshiba monitor priced around $180, much less than we had anticipated for its USB 3.0 capabilities.
What We Didn't Like:
- Not An HD Display: The resolution on this display is fixed at 1366 x 768. We updated the Windows 7 driver hoping for some additional options, but unfortunately the display resolution on the Toshiba cannot be adjusted. If you are using this monitor to show PowerPoint presentations and videos the lower resolution should not be an issue. However, if you are a power user and are used to a higher resolution of 1920x1080, then this display might not be the best fit. Given the trend among PC and display makers towards ever higher resolutions, it is a little surprising to find a 15.6" monitor fixed at 1366 x 678 which is the resolution typically found on 13" displays. Obviously we would have preferred that this display have a higher resolution, but part of this limitation may be based on the power limits imposed by the USB connection for power. It is very convenient to not have to plug the monitor into a separate power outlet on top of the USB connection to the primary computer.
- Size Limitations: This monitors 15.6" display makes it very large to carry around. With the ever-growing trend of smaller laptops and tablets, we had a hard time finding a place for this device in our ever-full bag of tech. Although this display is pretty thin at 15.6 inches, it is still bulky and not the greatest companion if you are used to 10" tablets and 13" laptops.
Our Verdict:
The Toshiba USB 3.0 LED monitor may become your new best friend for that last minute coding session, or the perfect grab-and-go monitor for sharing a presentation instead of having to force your client to crouch around your laptop screen with you. With an affordable price tag, an included USB 3.0 cable that does pretty much everything you will need to get the monitor to work and a built-in stand and case, this monitor will make everything from working to sharing your favorite shows and movies a little easier and a lot more enjoyable.
Our Score: 4 out of 5
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Quotes & Info
|APOL > SEC Filings for APOL > Form 8-K on 7-Jul-2014
|All Recent SEC Filings
Changes in Control or Registrant
On July 3, 2014, various amendments were made to the John Sperling Voting Stock Trust, now known as the Apollo Class B Voting Stock Trust No. 1, which holds approximately 51% of the outstanding Class B common shares of Apollo Education Group, Inc. ("we," "our," "us" or "Apollo"). The Class B shares are the only outstanding class of Apollo voting stock.
Previously, the Voting Stock Trust was a revocable, grantor trust of which our founder, Dr. John Sperling, was the grantor and sole trustee. Consistent with previously disclosed expectations, the Voting Stock Trust was amended and restated on July 3, 2014 to make it irrevocable, and to appoint as successor trustees Mr. Peter V. Sperling, Ms. Terri Bishop and Ms. Darby Shupp. Concurrent with the Trust amendment, Dr. Sperling ceased to serve as a trustee. Each of the successor trustees is a member of our Board of Directors. Mr. Peter Sperling is the Chair of our Board of Directors and is the beneficial owner of approximately 49% of our outstanding Class B common shares and approximately 3.7% of our outstanding Class A, nonvoting, common shares. Ms. Bishop is the Vice Chair of our Board of Directors. The trustees of the Trust, acting by majority vote, have the sole power, to appoint successor and additional trustees of the Voting Stock Trust.
Dr. Sperling retains a limited power to direct the disposition of the shares held by the Voting Stock Trust during his lifetime or upon his death, subject to the transfer restrictions in the Shareholder Agreement among us and the holders of our Class B common stock, dated September 7, 1994, as amended, relating to the ownership and transfer of our Class B common stock. Under the terms of the Voting Stock Trust, no such transfer, if any, may benefit Dr. Sperling, his estate or other specified persons associated with Dr. Sperling and his estate.
As previously announced, the foregoing amendments to the Voting Stock Trust were considered in March 2014 by the U.S. Department of Education and found to be excluded from the Department's change of control approval process, and such amendments were approved in November 2013 and again in June 2014 by the Higher Learning Commission, the principal accreditor of Apollo's accredited higher education institutions, including University of Phoenix, as an approved change of control.
HLC's approval of the proposed changes in the Voting Stock Trust is subject to the condition that each accredited Apollo institution hosts a visit by HLC within six months after the effectiveness of the change focused on ascertaining the appropriateness of the approval, implications for succession planning, and the effect, if any, of the change in trust arrangements on Apollo and the relevant institution and their ability to continue to meet HLC's Criteria for Accreditation and Assumed Practices.
No consideration was paid by or to Dr. Sperling or Apollo in connection with these amendments.


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Night Game Drives
Thanks to The Ol Pejeta Conservancy's private status it is able to offer the unique pleasure of night game drives, an activity not available in most national parks and reserves in Kenya.
A night game drive offers visitors an opportunity to discover Ol Pejeta Conservancy 'after hours'. With the help of a spot light, the drives can produce some unusual sightings of nocturnal animals, including aardvark, white-tailed mongoose, zorillas and even perhaps, bat eared fox. Lion, often sleeping during the day are often sighted alert and active at night, and even on occasion, the more elusive leopard. We recommend that you come dressed appropriately to keep warm.
This activity is available daily between 19:00 – 23:00, and can be booked through your our Tourism office lines on +254 707 187 141 or +254 752 325 379 or through your accommodation provider.
COST: $40 per person. Children go half price.


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Dungeon Siege 3 Review
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If you've been waiting for a competent developer to finally come up with an answer to Blizzard's brilliant Diablo II (which is now over eleven years old), well, you might have to wait a bit longer. But for gamers who are looking for a dungeon romp more in the style of Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance on consoles, then I think we've found your game. Obsidian Entertainment's Dungeon Siege III has a few problems, but it's got the basics - the action, the RPG elements - down right. It falls apart in the story department, which I didn't expect from a studio like Obsidian, but it's also pretty easy to just quickly mash your way through the voiced dialog and get on with the action.
You start off as one of four characters in Dungeon Siege III: the rather stereotypical sword-wielding dude Lucas, the firestarting half-demon Anjali, the steampunk-styled magician named Reinhart, and the gun-wielding Katarina. Each character has two main stances they can fight in, usually trading off speed for power or close-range combat for long-range, and each of these stances has a unique weapon slot, none of which are shared between characters. Almost all of the gear is also assigned to only one character, with the exception being rings and amulets, so you do get to fight with your buddies over at least something.
The combat generally goes the way of Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, where you're taking on many enemies at a time, sticking and moving, blocking attacks, dodging out of the way of the horde while picking off the stragglers and then focusing on the bigger guys. The combination of strategy required and the inability to just chug health potions to stay alive make this a challenging game. The console versions look and run great, and the PC version looks even better, although there are a few little bugs on PC and the attempt to channel Diablo-style point and click controls with a mouse and keyboard really didn't work out very well. If you're thinking of getting DSIII on PC, it might be a better idea to dig out a gamepad; the style of action here is not hindered by the lack of mouse and keyboard controls anyway.
If you really loved the old Dungeon Siege games, I'll tell you right now: this looks, sounds, and feels nothing like them. It's not only made by a different developer, but it's on an entirely new game engine and the timeline has been set quite a ways into the future, meaning that you'll see relatively few references to the events of the first two games. That's not to say that Dungeon Siege III is a worse game than its predecessors - in many ways it's a superior game - but if you're primarily looking for a nostalgic trip down memory lane, then you might just be better off re-installing the old games.
Where Obsidian excelled was in adding proficiencies and talents to the game, creating a rewarding play between gear and the points you use when you level up to deal out tons of damage. The ability to throw out a mix of normal attacks, focus-bar-using special attacks, and then fill up a meter to unleash super-powered versions of your specials really adds a tactical element to the combat, because here you can't just continually throw out the one spell or ability that you've pumped a ton of points into. You have to fuel your focus bar with normal attacks, and only then can you unleash more special moves. The ability to block as a third "stance" (and unleash a few more unique abilities while blockign) and the need to dodge around are also extremely useful tools. You're going to need them once the bosses start to get tougher, too.
DSIII's story is probably the most obvious disappointment. Obsidian, storytellers that they are, tried to infuse the game with a plot, but there's just something about the style of the game, along with the view shifting, that immediately turns you off of getting invested in this game's story. On top of that, some of the voice acting is laughably bad to the point of making even the half-decent acting seem awful, too. Unless you find yourself enamored by it, you can safely skip the dialogue scenes and move on.
The other issue I have is that because Obsidian was so focused on having a story in DSIII, the multiplayer action is rather limited. You can join and create games all day, but you won't be hopping into and out of games with your character because here, the host's game is in control, and anyone who joins it is only contributing to that player's game. Now, this is not an issue if you are going to have dedicated online sessions for up to four people, as you can always pick the same character, get loot in a semi-persistent way (or at least, as long as you're in that person's game), level up, and choose talent points yourself. In this case, if you're always playing online with the same crowd, it's not a problem - it's just that all four characters, and the progress in the story, "belong" to the host. The only way you can have your own game and character, while playing online, is to always make sure you're the game's host and hope other people join you. (Also, there can only be one of each character in a multiplayer game, so if two people both want to play as Reinhart, well, too bad.)
This online limitation will have a pretty serious effect on the game's longevity. Simply put, the community will dry up pretty quickly, and people won't jump into strangers' games since only one person in a public game will get any persistent progression. While the campaign in DSIII is about as big as most epic-length RPGs, what keeps these games going is the online play, the ongoing months- and years-long search for bigger and better loot. By tying this game so closely to the story, that kind of depth - whether this game has it or not - simply cannot even begin to be explored here.
These issues don't make Dungeon Siege III a bad game at all, but it does mean you might be expecting something different than what Obsidian Entertainment released. If you're looking for an exciting romp through impressive-looking dungeons where you smash monsters, get loot, use tactics to win, and level up a lot of fun abilities, then this game delivers that in a way that's more true to Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance than it is to either the past Dungeon Siege games or the Diablo series. And if you want something with the kind of wide-open online play that lasts for years, well, you're better off saving your money and waiting for Diablo III.


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But your iniquities have separated between you and God, and your sins have hid his face from you . . . Isaiah 59:2
God created man to have a relationship with Him. He gave man the freedom to make choices. God's desire was for man to choose obedience.
Man chose his own path over God's plan. Man's choice of self-willed disobedience is called sin in the Bible.
God's Word tells us that every one of us has made the choice to disobey God in one way or another.
For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23
For there is not a just man upon the earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. Ecclesiastes 7:20
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned: Romans 5:12
God is holy and just by His very nature. Because of His nature, He cannot overlook the sins that you and I have committed against Him and each other.
God has placed His punishment upon our sins. The punishment is death. The death of a person who has not placed his trust in God as his Savior has two stages – physical death and eternal death.
Physical death separates the soul from the body.
Eternal death separates a person from God in hell.
. . . and whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. . . . the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. Revelation 20:13-15; 21:8
And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: Hebrews 9:27
All of us have an appointment with God. He will be the judge of our life on earth. It is possible for and earthly court to render an unfair judgment on some matter.
This will not be the case when we stand before God. He knows everything about us. All of our words, thoughts, actions, and even our attitudes will be judged by God Himself. Only a sinless person could expect a verdict of "not guilty." Since the Bible has already declared us to be sinful, we have a serious problem.
For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Ecclesiastes 12:14
In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. Romans 2:16
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, . . . Titus 3:5
Religion is man's attempt to earn the favor of God. Salvation is God's free gift to save man from his sin.
We cannot save ourselves because any good thing that we could do cannot undo the bad that we have already done. You may have the ability to quit a particular sin, but you will be a sinner until the day you die. The Bible makes it clear that salvation is a gift of God's grace to us, not a reward for man's works for Him.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9
. . . that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified. Galatians 2:16
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. Romans 5:8-9
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, . . . 1 Peter 3:18
Jesus Christ died on the cross to pay for all the sins of mankind: past, present, and future. Jesus arose from the dead to prove that He was God in the flesh. He also arose to demonstrate that He has the power over death, and that He alone has the power to give eternal life to all who will receive him.
For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. 2 Corinthians 5:21
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6
Jesus told us in John 14:6 that He is the only way to get to the Father in heaven.
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; 1 Timothy 2:5
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23
But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: John 1:12
For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. Romans 10:13
All who will recognize that they are lost in their sin and unable to save themselves can have God's free gift of eternal life. Christ died on the cross (in your place) to pay for that gift. Will you receive it today?
If you would like to receive God's free gift of salvation, you can pray this simple prayer of faith from your heart.
Dear God,
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Outboard engines are out to snare the headlines at the forthcoming Sydney International Boat Show (July 28-August 1) with two new names shooting for a share of the market.
Titan 65hp outboard is currently the largest engine in the range.
As has previously been announced, Telwater, parent company of such well-known boating names as Quintrex, Stacer and Savage, have unveiled the Chinese-made Vortex outboard that will be marketed as a component in the company's BMT (boat, motor trailer) packages.
Now, another new range of outboard engines is scheduled for a show debut in the form of Titan, a comprehensive range of two-stroke engines also produced in China, but manufactured in the facility originally owned by Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) producing Johnson and Evinrude engines.
A newly-formed, Newcastle-based company, Outboard Motors Australia Pty Ltd has been appointed the exclusive distributor for the Titan range, from 3hp to 65hp.
The company also offers commercial grade 'work engines' in 10hp, 18hp and 40hp.
A four-stroke line-up will be introduced next year.
Peter Osborn, director of sales and marketing for the new company, said his aim was to 'create the opportunity' for dealers to sell an outboard engine with quality and competitive pricing.
'We will seek motivated dealers who can see this is an opportunity to achieve greater margins while still giving value to their customers,' he said.
Located west of Shanghai, the factory built by the marine division of BRP, was shut down allegedly due to the global financial crisis almost as soon as it was opened.
It is believed business interests in the Netherlands and Argentina acquired the facility.
According to Peter Osborn, the facility boasts 'world class' machine tools, high pressure die casting equipment, painting and assembly lines.
Other components, including critical engine rotating and reciprocating elements such as pistons, piston rings, connecting rods and crank shafts are produced by specialist manufacturers that are also responsible for manufacturing these components for established outboard brands.
The product has undergone extensive testing with initial product selling throughout South America over the last two-years.
Mr Osborn said additional, rigorous testing has been done in Australia in salt and fresh water to determine the suitability of the Titan range in Australian conditions.
The 2011 Titan range is described as being based on 'simple, but robust two-stroke powerheads.'
Short and long shaft configuration is available as is remote control and power trim.
'Although the initial range is with mature technology in reed valve carburetion, it also features current industry standard safety features such as lanyard emergency stop and in-gear starting protection,' Mr Osborn added.
The commercial grade engines feature heavy-duty cooling system components and optimised fuel delivery for professional applications.
For further information visit the website or telephone (02) 4961-6746.
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The present invention comprises a sign having multiple light translucent layers are adjacent one another with such translucent layers being broken to form in one or more areas indicia (i.e. letters, numbers, etc.) meant to be visualized by an observer. These areas include a mid-layer, which is preferably colored and may be florescent, and a forefront layer. A transparent substrate or void layer is located between the mid-layer and the forefront layer, the forefront layer being closest to the observer. The forefront layer is comprised of a base color layer, which may be reflective, and an outer color layer which is closest to the viewer. The base color layer and the outer color layer, like the mid-layer, are in the shape of letters and indicia to be communicated. At least one milky white background layer forms the back of the sign. Other milky white layers having breaks in their integrity may be located adjacent to the rear most milky white layer and resulting in a soft background design.
1. An illuminated sign plate having multiple translucent layers and having visual indicia to be communicated to a viewer, comprising:
a first translucent diffusion layer defining a back of the sign plate;
a translucent mid-layer adjacent the first diffusion layer, said mid-layer defining a pattern on the first diffusion layer;
at least two light translucent layers disposed on said first diffusion layer and said mid-layer defining a pattern, wherein a smaller, similar pattern is aligned with the pattern defined by the mid-layer;
a substantially transparent void layer having a first surface and a second surface, said void layer located adjacent to said mid-layer and translucent layers at the first surface; and
at least one forefront layer disposed on the second surface of said void layer which corresponds and is aligned with said mid-layer, said forefront layer comprises a base color-layer and a corresponding outer color-layer; said outer color-layer being closest to a viewer of said sign and said base color-layer being adjacent to said void layer, and wherein said base-layer and said outer color-layer are in the shape of the indicia to be communicated to the viewer.
2. The illuminated sign plate of
3. The illuminated sign plate of
4. The illuminated sign plate of
5. The illuminated sign plate of
6. The illuminated sign plate of
7. The illuminated sign plate of
8. An illuminated sign plate having multiple translucent layers and having visual indicia to be communicated to a viewer, comprising:
a first translucent diffusion layer defining a back of the sign plate;
a translucent mid-layer adjacent the first diffusion layer, said mid-layer defining a pattern on the first diffusion layer;
at least two light translucent layers disposed on said first diffusion layer and said mid-layer defining a pattern, wherein a smaller, similar pattern is aligned with the pattern defined by the mid-layer;
a substantially transparent void layer having a first surface and a second surface, said void layer located adjacent to said mid-layer and translucent layers at the first surface.
9. The illuminated sign plate of
10. The illuminated sign plate of
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This invention relates to an illuminated sign having multiple translucent layers which give depth, texture and three-dimensional effects to the sign. This novel technology is based upon the utilization of multiple translucent layers which results in varying levels of brightness once the sign is illuminated. The sign as a whole is vibrant and there is no need to either darken or shadow portions of the sign in order to highlight or give the illusion that other portions are "brighter". This results in a very pure color quality and a sign which, on the whole, is brighter and has greater light intensity. Further, these multiple layers of translucency not only determine the light intensity but also the apparent depth of the letters, indicia, communications, etc. on the sign.
Companies are constantly searching for more effective ways to advertise their products. Portions of advertisement signs such as trademarks or trade names are typically meant to be viewed first and thus create a greater impact to a potential purchaser. Other portions of the sign, such as background indicia, are meant to be more subtle. In the past, advertisers used large letter size or specialized font to attract a buyer's attention to more important areas of the sign and thus "prioritize" certain areas of the sign. The advantage of this invention is that it is able to use brightness and depth as a prioritization agent, as opposed to letter size or font. The brightness, depth and texture created by this novel sign enables the eye of the observer to prioritize information allowing the eye to read what is brightest, most striking and at the forefront of the sign rather than what is in largest print.
Not only does the prior art utilize elaborate fonts and increased physical size of the letters (or indicia) to communicate to the observer what is most important, but it also utilizes actual three dimensional signs to physically place certain communications closer to the viewer. Specifically, in order to create three-dimensional appearances, varied textures and different degrees of brightness, the prior art teaches that the sign itself must be physically three-dimensional with depressed portions and raised portions, as shown in U.S. Pat. No. 2,594,903. Conversely, the present invention utilizes a series of two-dimensional translucent layers tiered one layer over another layer in order to create a three-dimensional effect.
The essence of this new technology is using multiple translucent layers and building upon these layers so that when combined, they give an illusion of texture and dimension. These different layers of translucency give the benefit of texture in an otherwise flat, two-dimensional environment. Specifically, the mere use of multiple translucent layers creates a sign which, in its entirety, is bright and also has areas of greater intensity and attraction to the observer. The novel sign is also easier to produce than the aforementioned prior art due to the simple layering of various translucent layers in order to create a 3-D effect without physically elevating or depressing different portions of the sign. In other words, there is no need for any protrusions in relief form in order to create added dimensions. As a result, the present invention does not require complex manufacturing processes to physically raise and depress different areas of the sign which have high production costs.
Still other prior art teaches darkening or shading less important areas of a sign in order to create emphasis. Specifically, U.S. Pat. No. 5,414,947 ('947) and U.S. Pat. No. 5,009,019 ('019) utilize opaque layers on the rear of the sign plate in order to prioritize information to the observer. Specifically, the '947 and the '019 patents utilize opaque layers to create differing levels of intensity by blocking out light in areas of the sign not meant to communicate information or in areas of less important communications.
However, a major disadvantage with utilizing an opaque layer in an illuminated sign is that the sign in general becomes dull or dark and the colors become dim or mutated. For example, a color such as white actually appears to be gray and bright yellows become mustard toned. Conversely, utilizing multiple light translucent layers enables the sign in its entirety to be bright, yet have different dimensions, textures and light intensities depending on the number of translucent layers and their spatial relation to one another and the observer.
This novel invention provides a completely different effect than would be experienced were an opaque layer provided as claimed and taught by the prior art.
This invention also enhances visibility to the viewer by utilizing a halo effect around letters or indicia to be communicated. This halo effect is caused by light passing through multiple translucent layers of the sign and reflecting off of the rear face of a front layer, which comprises, for example, letters meant to be communicated to the viewer. The light subsequently reflects off of a foremost portion of a back layer, which is in the general shape of the front letter, then forward and outward around the edges of the front letter onward to the viewer. This creates a halo around that letter.
An outline effect is also created by light simply passing directly through the multiple translucent back layers and around the edges of a translucent front layer defining the letters, then passing directly onto the viewer.
Another benefit to this invention is the use of a solid milky white layer present across the entire rear face of the sign. This milky white layer not only diffuses light passing through it, increasing sign intensity and brightness, but also adds to the illusion of texture by not allowing the observer to see "through" the sign.
Another advantage to the use of a rear solid milky white layer is that several milky white layers may be placed adjacent the rear layer with the additional layer(s) having some element of design, meant to act as background in the sign for an added textured effect.
This novel sign is comprised of multiple light translucent layers, tiered adjacent one over the next, with the very last layer furthest from the observer, being a translucent milky white diffusion layer. The letters or indicia of the sign to be communicated to the observer may be "cut-out" of one or more of the translucent layers. In other words, the integrity of the translucent layer(s) may be broken. Conversely, the letters may be printed directly on one of the translucent layers located near the front of the sign.
The multiple translucent layers primarily create the main background color(s) of the sign. The areas which define the letters preferably have a different color than that of the multiple translucent layers to provide contrast between the communication and the background.
There further exists a "void layer" between the multiple translucent layers, which create the background color of the sign, and a forefront layer(s) which is closest to the observer.
The void layer is preferably a completely clear, transparent layer. The greater 5 the width of this void, the more pronounced the depth of the sign and the greater the three-dimensional effect.
The forefront layer is in the shape of the letters or indicia to be communicated to the observer. If a three dimensional effect is desired, the letters are in general registered with the aforementioned letters printed or cut-out of the translucent layer(s) immediately adjacent the void layer. The forefront layer consists of a base color layer and an outer color layer. The base color layer is directly adjacent the void layer and is preferably reflective and can also be colored, and if desired, florescent.
The outer color layer directly adjacent the base color layer is on the very forefront of the sign and is closest to the observer. This outer color layer is opaque or translucent, preferably colored and if desired, florescent. This layer constitutes the main color of the letter or indicia to be communicated.
The sign also has a translucent milky white diffusion layer on the very rear of the sign. Additional milky white layers may be added to the sign if an added background effect is desired. This additional layer or layers should be between the rear solid milky white layer and the very last light translucent layer. The integrity of this additional milky white layer will be broken in areas in order to create a pattern or design.
All of the aforementioned create a sign with halo and outline effect, striking light intensities, brightness, three dimensional effect and texture.
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FIG. 1 is a front elevated view of the invention;
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a section 2—2 of the invention shown in FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the invention taken along lines 3—3 of FIG. 2; and FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along lines 4—4 of FIG. 1.
This novel sign is comprised of multiple light translucent layers, tiered adjacent to the next layer with the very last layer furthest from the observer being a milky white diffusion layer. The sign further consists of a forefront layer which defines the letters or indicia to be communicated. This forefront layer consists of an outer color layer and a base color layer. There also exists a void layer in between the forefront layer and the rear multiple translucent layers.
The sign of the present invention is manufactured from various films strategically placed in layers upon a substrate or void layer, so that the finished product can generally be described as a sign plate. The layers of film may consist of layers of pigment such as paint or ink, or layers of pressure sensitive vinyl (vinyl sheeting with an adhesive layer), or the like. The paints or inks are typically applied with an airbrush or silkscreen process, whereas the vinyl sheeting is typically cut with automated equipment controlled by a computer. Such processes of applying films to a sign plate substrate is well known in the art of sign making.
The sign of the present invention is illuminated from the rear of the sign. Typically, the sign is placed in a light box (not shown) such that the sign plate is framed by four sides of the box. Inside the box is at least one light bulb. Such light boxes are well known in the art of sign making.
As seen in FIG. 1, the sign 2 has letters 3 or indicia on its front surface which are in general register with corresponding indicias or mid-layer 19 on one of the foremost light translucent layer surfaces 16, providing a three-dimensional effect. The color of this corresponding indicia on the light translucent mid-layer 19 will be the color of the outline around each letter once illuminated.
As seen in FIG. 3, the area defining the letters 3 meant to be communicated to the observer, may be layered or printed directly on top of a transparent substrate plate called a "void layer" 18, as this substrate plate is void of any paints, designs, films or the like within the body of the substrate. Void area 18 aids in producing three dimensional effects to the sign.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the forefront layer 21 consists of two layers, one being the outer color layer 24, which is either opaque or translucent and is the basic color of the letters or indicia to be communicated. Preferably, underneath this outer color layer 24 and immediately adjacent the void layer 18, is a base color layer 22, having a back surface which is reflective. The degree of reflectivity is dependent upon the color of this base color layer 22. It is preferable that this base color layer 22 be white for a higher degree of reflectivity as this layer will affect the "halo" effect as described herein. The size of the base color layer 22 is always smaller than the outer color layer 24, otherwise the pattern created by such layers are substantially identical. In addition, the patterns should be aligned so that there is a uniform margin or border of outer color layer 24 around the base color layer 22. This prevents the viewer of the sign from seeing the underlying layer 22.
The intermediate area or void area 18 is between the forefront layer 21, defining the letters and including the outer color layer 24 and base color layer 22, and the rear multiple translucent layers 10. This void area 18 is preferably completely transparent, and comprised of a mat or glossy, clear and generally rigid plastics material such as acrylic or the like. The greater the thickness of the void area 18, the greater the three dimensional effect.
The entire background color 4 of the sign is determined by the color of the multiple light translucent layers 10. The intensity or brightness of the sign itself is determined by the actual number and vividness of light translucent layers 10, the intensity of the light source illuminating the sign, and the ambient light. FIG. 3 illustrates the multiple translucent layers 10 consisting of a first translucent layer 12, a second translucent layer 14 and a third translucent layer 16.
A mid-layer 19 coincides with the shape of the letters or indicia to be communicated if three dimensional, outline and halo effects are desired. This mid-layer 19 is colored and may even be florescent and it corresponds with the forefront layer 21, i.e. the area comprising the letters, indicia, etc. This mid-layer 19 may break the integrity of a forefront light translucent layer 16 or it may be printed or applied directly onto this light translucent layer 16.
The rearward most layer of sign 2 consists of a solid milky white light diffusion layer 8. There may be more than one milky white light diffusion layer if it is intended that a background design be created, best seen as the stars in FIG. 1. The design is created by breaks 6 in the integrity of the pressure sensitive vinyl, or continuity of the inks or paints making up the additional milky white layer 5, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The breaks 6 create a desired pattern or shape i.e. letters, numbers, stripes, line drawings, or the stars as seen if FIG. 1.
The breaks 6 are highly exaggerated in the drawings for ease of explanation. However, it should known that there are no air gaps between the layers and the layers have direct contact with adjacent layers of material. If paints are used, there will be no air gaps as the paint will flow into such gaps. If pressure sensitive vinyls are used, there are no discernible gaps present even at the edge(s) 13, such edge shown in FIG. 3. When preparing a sign with layers of pressure sensitive vinyl, all air bubbles that may occur between layer must be pierced and the air removed as these bubbles would appear as undesirable spots.
If depth, outline and halo effects are not intended for certain indicia, then those indicia may be directly printed or applied onto any of the rear multiple light translucent layers, 12, 14 and 16 as demonstrated by a forward layer 26 and located between translucent layers 10 void layer 18 in FIG. 1. This would be intended for communications which are not meant to be a high priority, but are meant for added effect or secondary communication as these letters or indicia typically appear quite distant from the viewer, especially if they are smaller in size that the letters or indicia defined by forefront layer 21.
An outline effect also aids in creating a physical three-dimensional view. The outline effect is created by sizing the letters or indicia on the forefront layer 21 slightly smaller than the rear letters or indicia of the mid-layer 19.
If creation of a background design utilizing the translucent diffusion back layers is desired, an additional diffusion layer 5 is located adjacent the continuous diffusion layer 8 which comprises the entire rear-most surface of the sign. The diffusion layers are preferably free of color, and appear as a semi-transparent white layer. The additional diffusion layer 5 has breaks 6 in the form of the desired design, interrupting its continuity. These interruptions create the design once the sign is illuminated. Thus, where breaks 6 exist in the additional (i.e. closest to the viewer) diffusion layer 5, light passes through with a brighter intensity as opposed to the areas where there is no design, and light must pass through two diffusion layers 5 and 8.
An optional feature of this invention involves communications meant to be of less emphasis. These communications involve a complete lack of a forefront layer 21, as shown in FIG. 4. For example, some light is transmitted directly through the diffusion layers 5 and 8, through the multiple translucent layers 12, 14 and 16, and subsequently through void layer 18, as shown by light path Z. Other light rays additionally pass through mid-layer 19 as shown by light path Y. Yet other light rays are evident as a "halo" shown by light path Y′. The halo effect is greater when the void layer 18 has a mat surface, or refracts the light path. Materials such as optical quality glass would have no discernible halo effect when there is no forefront layer 21 present. Thus, due to the absence of a forefront layer 21, the light rays are not reflected and thus the halo effect is softer, if discernible at all. If forefront layer is present, as shown in FIG. 3, the halo effect is stronger due to the contrast of forefront layer 21 with the rest of the sign, and reflected light as shown by light path A in FIG. 3. (Of course, the example light rays shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are simplistic in that there is some degree of reflection back into the plate. Most materials used to create the sigh do not transmit 100 percent of the light.)
The color of the halo is dependent on the color of the light transmitted through the mid-layer 19 and the color of the base color layer 22. For example, if the mid-layer 19 is white in color, and the base color layer 22 is yellow, the halo will appear yellow, assuming that the background color of layers 10 are also white. If the layers 10 were colored, then the halo would appear as a yellowish tinge on that particular background color.
In operation, light from the light source 35 is diffused by the rear-most milky white light diffusion layer 8. From there, light travels through multiple translucent layers 10. When light passes through a communication (i.e. letters, indicia, etc.), it passes through a translucent mid-layer 19, which is preferably colored, then it passes through a transparent void layer 18. Next, the light then may be reflected backward off of the base color layer 22, which is reflective, and which may have a color, but is preferably white. When the light rays are reflected off the base color layer 22, they pass back through the void layer 18 and strike the layers 10 (or the mid-layer 19) and diffusion layers 5 and 8, then pass through substrate 18 at an angle just past the letters (i.e. forefront layer 21) shown by light path A. (Again, the example is simplistic as not all light passes into the plate or reflected out, of the plate.) This in part creates the halo or glowing effect. If the forefront layer 21 is larger that the mid-layer 19, then the halo effect would be primarily created by light reflecting off the translucent layers 10 rather than mid-layer 19. If forefront layer 21 is translucent, then some light passes through this base color layer 22, and then travels directly through the outer color layer 24 onto the viewer, shown by light path B. The halo effect is diminished if the forefront layer is only slightly reflective, is highly translucent, or if its size is much larger than mid-layer 19. Further, if the pattern created by forefront layer 21 is very small, there is a diminished halo because there is a smaller reflective surface.
The design allows some light to pass directly through the diffusion layer 8, through through the mid-layer 19, through the multiple translucent layers 10 which consists of a first light translucent layer 12, a second light translucent layer 14 and a third light translucent layer 16, through the void layer 18 and onward just past the edges of the base color layer 22 and outer color layer 24 (i.e. the forefront layer 21), directly to the viewer to create somewhat of an outline effect, shown by light path C. The color of mid-layer 19 is the color of the outline, with the mid-layer 19 preferably being slightly wider than the forefront layer 21. As seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, the mid-layer 19 is located between the diffusion layer and aligned with a break 28 in the rear multiple translucent layers 10. Further, perfect registration of the mid-layer 19 and translucent layers 10 is very difficult to achieve. If registration is not perfect, a white gap or outline will be seen. To prevent the undesirable white outline, the mid-layer 19 must be slightly larger than the pattern created by break 28. However, if mid-layer 19 is too large, an undesirable shadow will be seen around the pattern.
Further, light can be transmitted directly through the diffusion layer 8, through the multiple layers of light translucent layers 10, which may or may not be colored, depending on the design of the sign, directly through the void layer 18 and onward to the viewer. Light which follows this path constitutes the main background color of the sign 4, as opposed to communicating the letters or indicia. If dark colors are used in the background, they are still translucent. For example, a dark grey pigment (95 percent black) is still translucent, but appears relatively black without the dulling effect of an opaque background.
In the case where a faint background design is desired, as shown by example in FIG. 1 as star shapes, light is transmitted through the first diffusion layer 8 and an additional diffusion layer 5 and onward toward to the viewer. Where there is a break 6 in the continuity of the additional diffusion layer 5, the light only passes through the diffusion layer 8 and onward toward the viewer which creates the background pattern or design in the additional diffusion layer 5. Where there is no break in the additional diffusion layer 5, light must travel through both layers, resulting in slightly less light intensity.
Since light is being transmitted through the sign in its entirety due to the complete lack of any opaque layers in the translucent layers 10 or diffusion layers 10, the sign itself is of great intensity and vibrant color.
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Hearne's mayor says his son will continue to be on the city council despite his arrest over the weekend.
Police arrested Hearne city councilman Mathew Gomez for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Gomez was arrested back in April for another alleged assault.
This is his second time in jail, but his father, Hearne Mayor Ruben Gomez, says he will continue to be part of the city council until he is found guilty or not guilty.
Mathew Gomez is out of jail on this latest charge on a $25,000 bond.
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Francis E. Kelley Oxford program
Study abroad at Oxford University:
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Hilbert College is collaborating with St. Bonaventure University in a six-week summer study program at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England, available for 30 students who would like an opportunity to take part in one of St. Bonaventure's most prestigious study abroad programs.
Each year, Oxford welcomes talented students from all over the globe who are attracted by the chance to study at an internationally-renowned university, with outstanding academic achievement and innovation.
As part of the Francis E. Kelley Oxford Program, St. Bonaventure students, accompanied by our faculty, study at Oxford's Trinity College. Founded in 1555, Trinity College is situated in the center of Oxford, close to libraries, laboratories, lecture halls and all the city's amenities.
Students take two classes with Oxford professors between early July and mid-August. The Oxford grades and credits can transfer directly to students' Hilbert College transcripts.
Students spend four days each week in class and the weekends include a schedule of cultural trips and academic tours. A long weekend is available for travel to places in the United Kingdom or on the continent, if a student so chooses.
The program is being coordinated by Jenna Dulak, Web Manager and Distance Learning Coordinator at Hilbert College. However, Hilbert students will need to apply to the program through St. Bonaventure University. Please visit St. Bonaventure's website for additional information. Please contact Jenna Dulak if you have any questions.
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Three has announced its customers will be able to upgrade to 4G at no extra cost when it launches its Ultrafast service in the summer
Three is one of the major UK networks that will join EE in offering 4G mobile connections later this year. But unlike EE - which charges a premium for the upgrade - Three is to offer it free to existing customers.
"As we add the next wave of technology to our Ultrafast network, we've listened to our customers and thought long and hard about the right way to do it. We don't want to limit Ultrafast services to a select few based on a premium price and we've decided our customers will get this service as standard," said Dave Dyson, CEO of Three UK.
Three's Ultrafast network currently runs on DC-HSDPA technology (3.5G), which it boasts is 85 per cent the speed of 4G and covers roughly 55 per cent of the country. So the jump up to 4G isn't huge - but undercutting EE (which charges around £5 a month more) could spark something of a price war.
No specific price plans have been released - and Three hasn't expanded on whether data caps will be put in place, but the company does hope to offer 4G speeds to 80 per cent of the UK population when it launches with the new standard.
"Three's manifesto really does fly in the face of the pricing strategy used by the competition at present where mobile customers have to pay a monthly premium to make the leap to 4G speeds," said Ernest Doku, telecoms expert at uSwitch.com.
"Much like the introduction of unlimited mobile data with the One Plan back in 2010, Three's move could really force the other networks to reconsider how they price their own forthcoming 4G deals," he said.
There are already plenty of handsets ready to use the new speed when Three flicks the switch - including the iPhone 5, Nokia Lumia 920, Sony Xperia Z and the Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE version.


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Studio Art 264. Introduction to Animation
This course will introduce you to the world of animation through a series of hands-on exercises, projects, and screenings of the most impressive independent animation from around the world. The projects cover a variety of animation concepts and techniques, all of which are based in animating real materials and digital recording methods. Basic editing and sound design are introduced, as is output to DVD format. Group discussions accompany the discovery of animation films, techniques and methods. A final project of the student's own design will be based on a Haiku.
Attendance and participation are crucial, both for your individual success as well as for the class as a whole.
No prior animation experience is necessary. Basic drawing skills are very helpful but not required.


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PaganSquare is a community blog space where Pagans can discuss topics relevant to the life and spiritual practice of all Pagans.
Dear Friends,
Effective immediately, please stop telling me to delegate.
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Last month, I wrote about the psychological dynamics behind the sacred spaces we create together and the ways we might utilize the power of sacred space to create a better world. This month, I'll be writing about what happens when the people to whom we have given power abuse it, and in doing so weaken both the internal and external cultures of the imagination we've worked so hard to build. Specifically, I'll be writing about the work of Marion Zimmer Bradley (MZB), its influence upon a generation of Pagan women and the destructive effects of the recent pedophilia allegations against her.
The younger Pagans among you might not recognize the name, but if you're a Pagan woman of a certain age, you'll remember that MZB is the author of a much-beloved novel called The Mists of Avalon. This novel tells the Arthurian story from the point of view of its women and follows the life of Morgaine, otherwise known as Morgan le Fay. It was released in 1983, just a few years before I left an abusive family of Jehovah's Witnesses to live with my grandmother, who was also a Christian conservative. An avid reader, I found the novel in 1986, and it changed my life in ways that echo even now. It was the world I wanted to live in; a place where women existed in community with one another, where they wielded the ancient power of the divine feminine, where the sacred was protected from the mundane. Because of that book, I was drawn to Western European Paganism, and then to Celtic Pagan spirituality, and then to a degree in Celtic Studies, and then to Cape Breton. In a very real sense, The Mists of Avalon shaped my own culture of the imagination and helped make me the woman I am now.
Last month, I wrote about hiraeth, the cultures of the imagination we create as a Pagan community and the empowerment that occurs when we cultivate sacred spaces together. This month, I'll be expanding upon that theme with a discussion of the psychological dynamics behind this process and some suggestions about what we might do with the power inherent in it.
"I think the search for community, be it within the traditional cultures in Alba Nuadh1 or the various pagan cultural communities, is the proof of how crazy global consumerist culture has made us and, indeed, how wrong it is for us. We are instinctively looking for what felt right. I don't think that a homeland of the imagination is better than an actual community of people who see and speak to each other, but perhaps it can form a useful bridge to sustain isolated cultural thoughtful pagans during this period of global cultural and environmental decline." - Sylvain Grandcerf...
There are many of late who have written about abuse in the Pagan community. This is not the first time that I have seen a rise in the discussion and the debate on how to deal with these serious problems. After a time, when the acute triggering incidents have faded from the collective memory and from news coverage, we drift back towards business as usual. I have seen this pattern wax and wane several times in several communities. Some people focus on the specific individuals, their transgressions and how they should be dealt with. Others respond by creating policy statements or rules that are to be adopted and enforced by organizations. Some, and we should offer a special blessing for them, choose to focus their efforts on supporting and healing those that have been injured. Like all crises, when troubled times like these arise the best and the worst comes forth....
As the Pagan savings challenge progresses, I'm aware that there are Pagans who are not participating because my weekly (and impersonal) posts aren't motivation enough to keep it up. The pressures are many, and my voice is small. But my belief in the power of savings is strong.
So in keeping with my sincere belief that each and every Pagan should have a savings plan as part of their spiritual practice, I present an alternative for working groups: the sou-sou. It is one of the simplest savings programs to understand, but challenging for the typical American to participate. It came to the United States from West Africa, and is most commonly used in this country by populations who are on the edges -- or outside -- of the traditional money system....
I was chatting with some friends about the discussions about Pagan leadership. There's a conference planned for hard polytheists, and Shauna Aura Knight is writing a series on community building that's good reading (and thanks to Jo for pointing it out to me!). I'm really happy that constructive dialogue is starting up, and I hope that it yields community building and infrastructure in the Pagan and Heathen communities. When I think about my own strengths and weaknesses as a priestess/gythia, and what I'd like to leave as a legacy to my community twenty or fifty years from now, I don't want bickering with monotheists, or other Pagans to be that legacy. I'd like to build a support system for our faith.
Some of that comes from my background as a teacher and speech path; one of the goals in working for ChildFind was to assess both child and family's needs and connect them to government and private resources that would help them improve their lives. What we deeply need, IMO, is the same kind of training and access to resources, because when people seek spiritual counseling and connection, they're often hurting and in need of healing. I am not a healer, but I can help direct someone to the type of healer that they need. Of course, this type of work involves knowing yourself (and oh Gods, we talk about that alllll the time, but HOW do you know yourself?) - that's heavy duty metacognitive work. Just to pick on myself a moment, because modeling often helps people figure out their own processes:...


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All For Sweet Sunshine via eBay offers this Men's Bow Tie in 14 colors (Black pictured) for 99 cents with free shipping. That's (bow) tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $2 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar bow tie elsewhere, outside of other eBay sellers.
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When Piltdown Man was unveiled to the world in December 1912, news of the evolutionary 'missing link' caused a sensation. And so the infamous scientific fraud, one that would influence research into human origins for the next 40 years, took hold. Find out how the story began.
In 1912 the search for the 'missing link' between apes and humans was intense. Darwin's On the Origin of Species had been published only 53 years previously. In Europe, fossils of early humans had been found in Heidelberg and the Neander Valley in Germany and Cro-Magnon in France, but evidence from the British Isles was lacking.
Then, early in 1912, amateur archaeologist Charles Dawson wrote a letter to Arthur Smith Woodward, Keeper of Geology at the Natural History Museum. In it, he revealed he had found a piece of thick human-like skull in Pleistocene gravel beds at Piltdown in Sussex.
Dawson and Smith Woodward joined forces to pursue this exciting find over the summer, unearthing more skull fragments, a jawbone with 2 teeth, and a variety of animal fossils and primitive stone tools. These were taken as further evidence of Piltdown Man's ancient existence.
Reconstruction of Piltdown Man's skull by Arthur Smith Woodward.
Believing the skull fragments and jawbone to be from the same individual, Smith Woodward made a reconstruction. It suggested an early human with a large brain, indicating a level of intelligence that set it clearly apart from the apes. The jawbone, ape-like but with human-looking teeth, linked the skull with its supposed evolutionary ancestors.
They decided the evidence added up to an early human relative who lived about 500,000 years ago. Smith Woodward gave the new species the scientific name Eoanthropus dawsoni, Dawson's Dawn Man.
Charles Dawson and Arthur Smith Woodward sieving excavated material at Piltdown in Sussex.
On December 1912, at a packed Geological Society meeting, Smith Woodward announced the discovery of Piltdown Man to the world. The scientific establishment was for the most part convinced. A single canine tooth found in 1913 provided further evidence.
This was followed in 1914 by an ancient-looking implement carved from a piece of fossil elephant bone. It looked remarkably like part of a cricket bat. The picture of the ancient Briton seemed complete.
Dawson claimed to find a molar tooth and skull pieces that closely matched those of Piltdown Man at a nearby site in 1915, which silenced some of the remaining dissent. But since Dawson's death from septicaemia in 1916, no other evidence has ever been discovered.


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Our first 10 Gold Giveaway was incredibly popular (no surprises there!) and as we're now in the New Year, it's time for our first giveaway of 2013. We'd also like to say congratulations to CapNBishop who is now 10 gold richer. Although there were dozens and dozens of entrants, I felt his views really aligned with many peoples on the amazing content of Wintersday.
All you need to do this time around is show us a picture of your in game character by uploading your screenshot to Imgur and posting the link in comments, well then pick one winner. We're keen for people to use Imgur simply because it works, is easy to use and allows for lovely albums (if people want to upload more than one image of their character). I should however stress that images uploaded to other sites can still enter. Oh and have a picture of me, although I cannot win :'-(
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http://nerdybookahs.files.wordpress.com/2012/12/gw2_advent_christmas_pol... - my mesmer with a polar bear we gave away before Christmas (into loving hands, of course!).
http://i.imgur.com/KuQhS.jpg I am here on background, with sword. Love this screen :D
And one of me normal. http://i.imgur.com/dtLZB.jpg
Thanks for another contest :)
Thanks for another contest :)
Here's my mesmer in freshly completed Named gear (Ogden): http://imgur.com/5xgty
Proverbium of Epic Muffins [EPIC] on Dragonbrand
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My ranger charr...very proud of it and the game...been a gw fan since gw1 release.
Boom! Necro'd
My main, with her fire motif.
here is my guardian, put a
LAND SHARK!! they do exist!! thought i should post this screen shot of my sylvari mesmer fighting a land shark for the contest. (edited my character's name out for safety)
Meet my guardian. :)
My Necro http://i.imgur.com
Here is my guardian ! http:/
One Guardian to rule them all, One Guardian to find them,
One Guardian to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Tyrie where the Shadows lie.
Here's my warrior, Sigrid
My necromancer, my main
My necromancer, my main character. She might be gloomy, but she's gorgeous :)
my mesmer :)
Meet Varnaq, mu Ranger. He
Meet Varnaq, my Ranger. He eats dragons for breakfast and doesn't like bunnies...
My 3 characters :
My 3 characters :
Nessou : http://imgur.com/a/1YZhB
Nessyr Bloodseeker : http://imgur.com/a/sTw16#0
Nessyr Strider : http://imgur.com/a/lvBkR#0
Nessou.1589 | Vizunah Square | FR | [CPC] Insert Coin
not the best pic, but i'm on
My Lady warrior:
Wînce http://i.imgur.com
It's a hard life as a mesmer. Having copies of yourself may sound like a great power, but when you're as stubborn as I am, getting them to stand patiently for a photo shoot in the middle of a fight can be a great difficulty.
This picture is taken with bullets in flight during the final boss-fight at the top of the 'cliffside fractal' on one of my many enjoyable runs in FOTM. It looks across the great landscape, where for just a brief moment everyone was just where they were meant to be as the starting pistol fired.
My elementalist! I made an
My elementalist! I made an album for some in-game shots here: http://imgur.com/a/Vcjr1
Good luck to everyone!
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Dominatrix X X My mesmer. In
Lots of interesting

Here is my Necro Sylvari !
My thief - determined to stop
Here's my Necromancer, it's
Here's my Necromancer, it's just a screenshot from the character select screen because I can't run the game on high in-game :P
Here's my most wonderful
Here's my most wonderful Human Female Ranger wearing various items I found or crafted. :3
Meet my Norn Guardian! http:/
Here's my mesmer Lori Light :
My mesmer
My warrior.
My warrior.
All three were great, so here they are.
My Sylvardian
Say hi to my Sylvari Mesmer =
Say hi to my Sylvari Mesmer = http://i.imgur.com/nzisO.jpg?1
Also say hi to my Human Engineer = http://i.imgur.com/7nR78.jpg?1
My warrior, Gats.
Here's my Guardian: Fat Liam
Here's my Guardian: Fat Liam Neeson:
Nice pictures, very nice
Nice pictures, very nice heros!
Heres a shiny picture of my hero Smash Autofire -> http://i.imgur.com/YM7Av.jpg
If you like it, you can view other in-game screenshots here -> http://imgur.com/a/EVEwR
I wish all of you good luck and may the best picture win.
Nice idea, nice pics so far.
Nice idea, nice pics so far. ;)
Nothing special but I like my color-choices. =)
My Sylvari thief ^^ She favours dual pistols with dual dagger as her offhand.


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Mood is melodic as SXSW tunes up
By Hector Saldana : March 14, 2012 : Updated: March 15, 2012 12:28am
Photo By Jack Plunkett/Associated Press
Fiona Apple, performing at South by Southwest, opens her set with the powerful "Fast As I Can."
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Fiona Apple performs at the NPR showcase during SXSW in Austin on Wednesday, March 14, 2012.
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Fiona Apple performs at the NPR showcase during SXSW in Austin on Wednesday, March 14, 2012.
AUSTIN — Music finally took center stage at South by Southwest on Wednesday.
It's no secret that it has felt like it'd been relegated to stepchild status since the media conference opened last week with its jam-packed, partying interactive and film side.
But highly anticipated midweek concerts by Fiona Apple at Stubb's and Alejandro Escovedo at the Austin Music Awards (especially with rumors that Escovedo would be joined by Bruce Springsteen) were on many lips at Austin Convention Center, the festival's hub.
Springsteen is in town for the music festival's keynote address, as well as for a concert today.
Apple didn't disappoint, with an emotional, fidgeting appearance that once again proved she's an extraordinary machine. She opened with the powerful "Fast As I Can," "On the Bound" and "Paper Bag," all which reveal love's most desperate corners.
Few artists can pull off material like "A Mistake" and "Extraordinary Machine," which leave her exposed, as well as playing with the mythology of her drama-filled career.
Apple didn't announce any of the amazing new songs from her latest album, "The Idler Wheel is wiser than the Driver of the Screw, and Whipping Cords will serve you more than Ropes will ever do."
Let's just say she still tussles with the devil and Cupid and is willing to exorcise them both onstage.
She closed her 11-song set with the brilliant "Carrion" and "Criminal."
At the Austin Chronicle's annual awards show, Grammy-winning San Antonio native Christopher Cross reunited his band for the celebration. His smooth, sweet voice remains intact on hits "Never Be the Same" and "Sailing."
There was a feeling on the street Tuesday night that rock and weirdness were ready to break loose with groups such as the Seedy Seeds at Soho Lounge and with the screening of the Bob Gruen documentary "Rock 'N' Roll Exposed" at the Stateside at the Paramount Theatre. Wednesday offered that unapologetic release.
Escovedo and his band, the Sensitive Boys, took the stage at 10:25 p.m., opening with the new "Sally Was a Cop." But not before Eric Burdon of the '60s legends The Animals made an appearance to present an award for blues guitarist Gary Clark Jr.
A handful of guest musicians joined Escovedo before Springsteen, who was backstage, was expected to appear later in the night.


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Prescription Importation Legislation
A law suit by several Maine pharmacies has been filed against the State for allowing a bill to pass on Prescription Importation. The Sponsor of the bill, Senator Troy Jackson tells us why he introduced the bill and what it means to Maine residents.
Senator Troy Jackson says "They're the same drugs you can buy in the United States it's just they're going through Canada or other countries and when they come here they're as much as 80 percent less money"
Senator Jackson is the primary sponsor of a bill that allows Mainers to use Mail Order Firms such as CanaRX to have their prescriptions imported from other countries. A law suit was filed by pharmacy groups in Maine, arguing that it violates FDA safety regulations and runs the risk of counterfeit drugs being imported. There have been no track records of safety issues in past and Jackson is now calling on Governor LePage to have the law suit thrown out. The legislation became law in June without a signature from Governor LePage and is scheduled to take effect October 9th.
I (Baha Eldin) asked Jackson what will ultimately happen if the law goes into effect and the suit is dismissed?
He says, " first off the chance for people to continue to get these life saving medications at less money, the pharmaceutical companies will have to realize that they don't have a monopoly on this and they can't just sell these drugs in the united states at extremely high prices and they'll have to lower their prices to keep up with CanaRX and other countries other countries are doing."
Jackson believes medicine is not something that pharmaceutical companies should be getting rich off of and that prescriptions should be accessible to people at cheaper prices where they're available. He says pharmacies should lower their prices on drugs to make it consistent with other countries.
Jackson says, "that's what I would hope for if they don't want to if they don't want to then they're going to lose market share to companies like CanaRX."
Governor LePage indicated support for Jackson's Legislation but has not acted on it so far. The law, known as LD 171, frees pharmacies in several countries from getting licensed in Maine as long as they meet their own country's requirements, and serve as a middle man to import prescription drugs.
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text: The MotorStorm wiki last edited by Refugee on 08/22/14 01:58AM View full history PremiseThe game revolves around the MotorStorm Festival, an extreme off-road racingWelcome to MotorStormevent based on Monument Valley. In order to progress in the game, the player must complete tickets, which can consist of up to four races. Completing races earns you points, which unlock more tickets and vehicules. Both first and last races take place in "The Grizzly", the biggest course of the entire game.The online servers for the game have been shut down on January 1st, 2012.GameplayThere are seven vehicules classes in MotorStorm: there are bikes, ATVs, buggies, rally cars, racing trucks, mudpluggers and big rigs. Each track in the game have multiples routes which the player must choose based on his vehicule, routes that can either advantage or disadvantage the player against other racers. For example, if the player has a lightweight vehicule, chances are he will choose a higher line, which is narrow with lots of jumps. On the flipside, if the players drives a heavyweight vehicule, he must stick to the lower ground, filled with mud, to win the race. Players must take those considerations in mind to win, and most of all, to not be swallowed by other, bigger vehicules.The racers are also given a boost meter, which can help them pass other racers. Players must be cautious though, because if the meter gets too high, the engine will overheat and make the vehicule explode. All vehicules are also destructable.TracksCoyote RageDust DevilThe GrizzlyThe MudpoolRain God MesaThe Rock HopperSidewinder GulchThe TenderizerNew tracks have been added through downloadable content.Coyote Revenge, based on the previous Coyote Rage track;Devil's Crossing, build on the remains of Dust Devil, marketed as the largest circuit of MotorStorm yet;DiamondBack Speedway, a track specially made for online multiplayer destruction through two high-speed crossings;Eagle's Nest, first showcased during the Sony E3 2007 Press Conference.VehiclesBikesMohawk IndianaMohawk Roadhog (DLC)Monarch ChampWakasashi Razor (DLC)Wasabi Oshizushi (DLC)Wasabi TwinbladeWasabi Wildcast MXWulff EnduroATVsAztec SabretoothIbex Bushfire (DLC)Mirage CalianoMolotov StuukaWasabi PhoenixWasabi RascalWombat Mudslide (DLC)BuggiesBeelzebuggy CarabidHumber Diablo (DLC)Jester BXRJester Super BXRLunar-Tec Rollcage (DLC)Voodoo RattlerWombat TyphoonRally CarsFalfer Domino (DLC)Italia GaglianoOzutsu RoninPatriot '85 (Europe Only DLC)Patriot RenegadePatriot SurgerPatriot V8 (DLC)Wulff RevoRacing TrucksCastro Capitano (DLC)Castro RobustoItalia VulcanOzutsu DaimyoSpringbok KalahariVoodoo IguanaMudpluggersAtlas Varjack (DLC)Atlas JackhammerLunar-Tec AsylumMcQueen Adventure (DLC)Mojave SluggerMonach BulldogPatriot BushwackerBig RigsAtlas Arizona (DLC)Atlas GouvernorCastro VaraderoLunar-Tec Invader (DLC)Lunar-Tec InvaderMolotov DragoNord VikingPatriot ThunderchiefSoundtrackCurve - Hell Above WaterElite Force - PreshaEvery Time I Die - The New BlackThe Experiment - The Cost of FreedomGluecifer - Automatic ThrillHyper - Hot Rockin'Kings of Leon - Spiral StaircaseKrafty Kuts feat. Tim Deluxe - Bass PhenomenonLunatic Calm - Leave You Far BehindMonster Magnet - PowertripNirvana - BreedPendulum - SlamPitchshifter - Scene ThisPrimal Scream - The 99th FloorPrimal Scream - Dolls (Sweet Rock'n Roll)Queens of the Stone Age - MedicationThe Reverend Horton Heat - Big Red Rocket of LoveSlipknot - Before I ForgetSpiritualized - ElectricityTrash Palace - Animal MagicWolfmother - WomanUpdate 3.1 added two new songs to the soundtrack:Elite Force - Devil's CrossingJiffster feat. Bard - Beat the DevilReleaseMotorStorm was first released in as a launch title for the PlayStation 3. It is important to note that this version did not support online play, a feature that both North American and European versions had when they hit store shelves. Japanese players could finally play online when an update was released on June 20, 2007, along with a new version of the game called MotorStorm Complete. The game also became one of the best-selling games on the system, as 3.31 million copies had been sold as of December 2007.Downloadable ContentMultiples downloadable content was made available for the game, which included new vehicules, paint jobs, and of course, new tracks. The first major DLC pack for MotorStorm was the Revenge Weekend pack, in which took place the Revenge Weekend, a small event that included nine new single-player races over the course of three tickets, celebrating the brand new track, Coyote Revenge. The pack also included new vehicules, like the Wombat Mudslide and the Atlas Arizona. Europe players also received the Patriot '85, a rally car based on the Delorean DMC-12. The vehicule never made it stateside.The second major downloadable pack was the Devil's Weekend pack, which included new vehicules and the largest MotorStorm course ever; the Devil's Crossing. Build on the now-destroyed Dust Devil, the track included a portion in which light to medium-weight vehicules must race on multiples crossroads, where violent crashes can take places any time those vehicules come to this part of the circuit. Of course, the pack also included ten single-player races which took place over the Devil's Weekend event, the very last race being a one-on-one showdown against the Humbler Diablo, at night.The last pack released for the game was MotorStorm Track Pack, which included two small courses made for time trial and online multiplayer.Updates1.1 March 2007:This added a buddy list feature which allowed players to play online with friends.1.2 June 2007:The fixed several technical issues, added several minor features to improve the online mode, and added a Time trial mode.2.0:Fixed more Online issues including headset issues.3.0 November 2007, in The U.S. (October 2007 in Europe):Fixed more Online Issues, and added Support for the DualShock 3.3.1 December 2007:Fixed several bugs. Allowed a 2D vehicle selector for online mode, (Instead of the default 3D selector which rendered each car, causing significant load times), and two new songs.TriviaTwo single-player races in the game are named " Giant Enemy Crab" and " Massive Damage", in reference to the E3 2006 Sony Press Conference.The Dust Devil track has a banner which reads "Free The Runcorn 4". This is a reference to the four people who handled the builds for the game, which often took 12-13 hours. During this time these people were locked in the build room and were not allowed to leave until the build was completed and the discs burned ready for distribution to the test departments. The development company, Evolution Studios, is based in Runcorn.


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Posted by Anonymous on 04/08/2014
Took eating this food twice to write this review. Got takeout twice, on different days, with different menu items, over the span of a month, totaling 5-6 different rolls. Everything here is unappetizing. I've never had to literally throw sushi away. Which is a shame, because the place looks nice. Never again.
Posted by eve on 11/07/2013
Ordered take out - the salmon teriyaki dinner. The salmon was ok but my salad was not included in my delivery which was annoying and the fried tempura tasted stale like it was a couple of days old. not good .
Posted by S&R on 10/10/2013
Delicate. Always Fresh. Beautifully presented. Good pricing. Friendly wait staff. Never disappointed & always a pleasure to dine there - & we're very conservative in our praise.
Posted by Ben on 01/06/2013
The fish here is ALWAYS remarkably fresh! This is why I gave a 5 for food -- something I rarely do. The interior of the dining area looks like it's having a bit of an existential crisis (sports bar vs sushi joint) as there are lots of flat screen TVs behind a big bar. But honestly, if you don't care about that, this is easily the best (normal priced) sushi I've found in Manhattan (this and Edo on 17 and Broadway). And I've eaten at a LOT of sushi places.
Posted by Supafly on 10/19/2012
Spicy tuna was unappetizing. The delivery took an hour when I'm nearby.