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A modern edition of one of Gibson's most revered models.
A true legend of acoustic instruments, the Gibson Hummingbird Pro acoustic-electric guitar was first introduced in 1960 as Gibson's earliest square-shoulder dreadnought. Superb for all styles of playing, with a capacity for rich, first-position folk chords and intricate solo playing, the Hummingbird quickly became the icon of the Gibson acoustic line, and a favorite among legends like Gram Parsons and Keith Richards. The Hummingbird acoustic-electric guitar has been one of Gibson Acoustic's most enduring guitars. Includes case.
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The body design of the cutaway Gibson Hummingbird Pro is known as a square shoulder dreadnought that gives you superior access to the upper fingerboard. The top is made from Sitka spruce, while the back and sides are constructed from mahogany, giving the Hummingbird True Vintage a perfectly balanced midrange tone, with unbiased rich lows and clear treble registers. Selecting the right wood, and the formula to dry it out, are two of the most central procedures to Gibson's guitar-building process.
Rosewood fingerboard with traditional binding and split parallelogram inlays
The resilience of rosewood makes the fingerboard on the Gibson Hummingbird Pro acoustic-electric guitar extremely balanced and stable, and gives each chord and note unparalleled clarity and bite. The split parallelogram inlays are made of genuine mother of pearl, and are inserted into the fingerboard using a process that eliminates gaps and doesn't require the use of fillers. The acoustic electric guitar's fingerboard also sports traditional binding over the fret ends, which was a staple feature of many classic Gibson acoustics for many years.
Every acoustic guitar made by Gibson features hand-scalloped, radiused top bracing inside the body, a feature normally found only in limited run, handmade guitars. By scalloping each brace by hand, the natural sound of the acoustic is focused more toward the center of the body, enhancing the instrument's sound projection. Gibson Acoustic's Hummingbird Pro cutaway guitar has a single "X" bracing pattern similar to the design inside vintage Gibson J-30s. This traditional pattern delivers a balanced midrange tone, with unbiased lows and rich, clear highs, producing a warm tone that has been a favorite among artists and players alike since the original Gibson Hummingbird's introduction in 1960.
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The Prefix Plus-T features ultra-quiet electronics and Volume, Bass, Treble and semi-parametric Contour controls. In addition to a built-in chromatic tuner, the Prefix Plus-T adds a Brilliance control and a Phase switch and Notch filter to help fight feedback.
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Grover's original Rotomatic tuners are an engineering marvel, with abundant style and performance exactly suited for the Gibson Hummingbird Pro acoustic electric guitar. With a gear ratio of 14:1, the Rotomatics deliver precision tuning in a durable housing that provides maximum protection for the gear and string post. All moving parts are cut for exact meshing, eliminating the possibility of slippage. A countersunk tension screw lets players regulate the tuning tension to any degree. A special lubricant inside the gear box provides smooth and accurate tuning stability.
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Gibson put the first crown peghead logo on an ES-300 back in 1940, and it has graced the headstocks of many legendary Gibson guitars ever since, including today's Hummingbird Pro.
A rosette is the beautiful, handcrafted circle around the soundhole, and can be one of the most ornamental elements of any acoustic guitar. It is also one of the most subtle and complicated woodworking decorations on any acoustic guitar. The rosette on the Gibson Hummingbird Pro is a double-ring rosette, with the main ring consisting of seven-ply binding, and the second ring three-ply binding, adding a stylish, understated elegance to the Hummingbird Pro cutaway acoustic-electric guitar.
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Nice quality instrument with great appointments for the money.
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This Guitar is Amazing!! and has an Amazing Sound! The neck is just a little on the beefy side but nothing major. The Action on this guitar was also high but most the time it doesn't matter if its a $10k Guitar 99.9% of brand new Guitars need a professional set up!!! If you are looking for something better than this i would say Custom Shop is the only way to go! I am giving this Guitar 5 stars!!
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The action is high and there's serious buzz sound on upper fret areas, which is the probable reason why the action is set so high.
I give it two stars because of musican friends' excellent custom service.
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Such brilliance and projection, with a lot of full bodied mid range! Crack from repaired headstock is almost invisible! Great tone, and stays in tune longer than my Songwriter. A cold, dry winter lies ahead keep those Gibsons out of the basement, and invest in a humidifier, or humidipaks!
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I've been shopping for a replacement to my 23 year old beater for several years. The Gibson Hummingbird Pro Cutaway met nerly all of the points on my wish list. The tone is typical Gibson, dry and woody with great balance and clarity, but the longer scale adds to it's depth and bottom end. I prefered it's sound over the HD28 which has a big bottom end and a bit of a scoop in the mids. This is the narrowest neck you can get on a non-custom shop Gibson acoustic, but it is still a little thicker than I prefer. The profile is more D-shaped than the HD28. If you're looking for a tasteful, premium-level, performance acoustic with a cutaway and great electronics, you'll be hard-pressed for find a better value.
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Bought this last week and received it Tuesday. Right out of the case, I knew it was going to be a player. I have a '72 Martin D28 that I bought new so this had to stand up to that comparison. It did. Although the Martin has a deeper tone, the Gibson can hold it's own. I imagine it will get deeper in time so that isn't an issue. The neck is a little wider so a short learning curve is required but all in all, this is fast becoming my go to guitar. It seems comfortable with whatever type of music I'm playing but I prefer my Martin for blues. That has a smoother low end and I prefer that but for anything else, This is my new preference.
Comments about Gibson Hummingbird Pro Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar:
Opened the case and the guitar looked great and the finish was flawless. Then I tuned it and played it. I wasn't impressed. Had a little string vibration (needed a little truss rod adjustment). Took it and had a setup done on it. Better, but still only an average sound (nothing special). Then I put a set of Thomastik-Infeld strings on it and "Holy Cow" I love this guitar. Not to advertise someone's strings, but they made a world of difference. A good set of strings turned this guitar from one that I was considering selling or returning into an absolutely awesome guitar that now I wouldn't trade for anything. The sound is amazing.
The string height is a little higher than I'm used to, but then I'm used to an electric guitar, not an acoustic. They're not too high though, and the playability is good without having to lower the action.
I would recommend this guitar to anyone wanting a nice acoustic with a great sound. You will need to do a setup, or get one done, and replace the strings with good quality strings.
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When I decided to get another acoustic, it was between this one and a similarly priced Martin with the Aura system. They sounded very similar. I chose the Gibson because of the unparalleled low end and easy to use EQ. Sometimes if I'm doing some finger picking I like to quickly boost the lows. With the Aura system that seemed nearly impossible. With the fishman system on the Gibson, it's as quick and easy as moving a slider. Still, I wish the Gibson did not have the fret issue. Just play your instrument all the way up the neck on each string before you decide weather or not that's the one to keep.
The Hummingbird Pro Cutaway has everything anybody could ever need. Amazing electronics with EQ and tuner, playability, easy to change the battery, etc...
The quality is great with a few exceptions. Mine came with the 6th fret too high. It causes every string to buzz at the 5th fret. I have to get a professional to fix it. I have definitely seen a trend with Gibsons in recent years having problems like this. It is not a deal breaker for me because the guitar is so great in every other way. I can't say enough about the quality of sound. I've never heard an acoustic with such warm lows and smooth highs. I play it plugged in every week and fall more in love with it each time I pick it up.
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I love my Gibson Hummingnird Pro EC. It has an amazing full bodied tone, and exceptional sustain. The cutaway does actually make a difference as it allows full access of the upper register without sacrificing volume or tone. The fishman pickup system is great. You can dial in a wide variety of voicings and make it sound great through any system. Normally, trying to play through a house PA or something really sounds terrible with a cheaper pickup. Last but not least, this is a beautiful instrument. I am absolutely amazed at how great the sunburst looks every time I pick the guitar up. One thing I would caution you about, though, is that the neck on this thing is super thick. Personally I love the way the neck feels, but for most people it's too much to handle. I wouldn't recommend it for the hobbyist. This guitar was meant for the guy who really keeps his chops in tip top shape. But that should be no problem after you hear it for the first time. I certainly have developed an addiction to this instrument.
Couldn't ask for better quality features. Top of the line pickup and hardware. You can't go wrong with Grover tuners and Fishman Electronics.
Gibson quality shines through on this model. No complaints here.
Really wish I didn't have to spend that much money, but you gotta do what you gotta do to get the right one.
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vstephenson Very helpful and accurate description of how to get here, cost, etc (although the taxi driver managed to stuff things. When we did arrive we were warmly greeted and treated as friends. Rooms were really nice- comfortable and clean with a homely atmostphere. And the mattresses are heavenly after 3 days travelling. Your host, Marco, really knows his way around lima (as well as peru) and is more than happy to guide you around. His english is also very impressive. He printed off maps with his favourite restaurants and, after talking to us about what we wanted out of Lima, he recommended certain areas and things to try. We wanted to avoid the main tourist areas and we were given exactly that but the good location allows you to explore miraflores and those areas too -which Marco also knows everything about. It is obvious he loves accomodating internationals and his enthusiasm is really catching. After a night of making us his favourite cocktails to drink with his friends, he made us a delicious peruvian breakfast with authentic coffee, local butters and jams and freshly squeezed orange juice. Then (knowing no spanish at all) we convinced him to join us for the day. He (tried to) teach us how to catch buses and translated for us, showing us the sites we most wanted to see, as well as introducing us to the amazing local foods at both markets and a century old pub. All-in-all a great stay, we are definitely coming back and would recommend it to anyone.
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cherynf Second Home Peru is a really cool place to stay, especially if you love art. It's like living inside a gallery. The seaside location and sculpture garden make for great scenery, besides all the interesting details of the house itself. The Barranco neighborhood is a cool place to stay, with lots of galleries, great restaurants, and interesting streets to stroll. The staff are also friendly and gracious. This guesthouse is a destination all to itself!
merryfamily My Husband and I stayed at Casa Ana in August 2012, it was actually our 28th wedding anniversary. Ana and her daughter Priscilla could not have been more helpful, friendly and welcoming. Ana's house feels like a home and the family go out of their way to help book train tickets, travel etc for you. Priscilla even took our thumb drive with some documents to a local shop to get the documents printed for us. I can't recommend this bed and breakfast more highly, if you are in the market for budget backpacker style accommodation with super friendly home style people then Casa Ana is the pick! Lynette Merry (Australia)
Av. Comandante Espinar 611 MirafloresExcellent 91%
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Calle Dos de Mayo 1046 Miraflores, LimaExcellent 91%
ben.p.chou Great little place if you are on the budget. It's a quiet hostel, so if you are looking to social and party, this is probably not the best place. The owner Marko and his staff is super friendly and would go out of their way to make you comfortable. They arranged a ride for us from the airport. It is located about 10-15 min for the ruins at Huaca, and 15-20 min from center Miraflores. The room was comfortable with added bonous of a safe, at least in the private double's room. Delicious breakfast is served every morning till 11 am. Overall a cool little place that I would recommend to friends.
Calle Bolivar 176-180, MirafloresExcellent 90%
Avenida 28 De Julio 151 MirafloresExcellent 90%
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Cornell University has partnered with Chobani to develop a research and training program, thanks to a $1.5 million gift from the Greek-yogurt manufacturer based in South Edmeston.
To promote innovation in dairy and food science, the funding was given to the Ithaca-based university as part of its Cornell Now capital campaign.
The gift will launch a program supporting graduate student research and workforce development in dairy quality.
This partnership will strengthen the science behind New Yorks dairy industry and help us better accomplish our land-grant mission to bring new information, technologies and a well-prepared workforce to this expansive industry, said Kathryn J. Boor, the Ronald P. Lynch Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, in a release. Our goal is not only high-quality dairy products, but also economic growth in communities that need it the most.
The move made by Chobani comes as the nationwide popularity of Greek yogurt has strengthened the upstate New York economy. The states production makes up 70 percent of all Greek yogurt sales nationwide, and it leads California as the number one yogurt producer in the country.
U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., lauded Chobanis $1.5 million gift for providing Cornell the funding it needs to lead research in the dairy industry.
Cornell is at the forefront of research, outreach, and teaching efforts in dairy and food safety, and I have been working to secure a national partnership between Cornell and the FDA to advance their work, Mr. Schumer said in a statement. Chobanis gift is another big step in the right direction towards getting Cornell the funding and it needs to become a national hub of dairy innovation and food safety research.
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AndreaKansasHairDark BrownNormal HairVery Adorable!This clip is so cute and delicate! I feel like it adds a flirty touch of innocence to any outfit. The only problem I have had is that it doesn't hold much hair so if you under-estimate how much hair to put in the clip, it will slip out.1 out of 1 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
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Mireille L.USAHairDark BrownNormal HairAs Sweet As A Baby (and Just As Small)Measuring 1.25 inches at its widest point - and the same length -- this sweet little heart glows like a pearl. As a VIP Reviewer, I received the pink France Luxe Heart on a Tige Boule, a perfect choice for Valentine's Day, but I was rather disappointed with the clip's size. This heart would work particularly well on thin or fine hair, especially if you're just pulling back a strand at a time. This is also a terrific choice for little girls and pre-teens, as it won't disappear against their smaller faces. However, it looks out of place against medium-thick hair, and does not enhance or decorate a thicker hairstyle as much as it distracts, like a stray bit of fluff on a dark sweater. In a word, it's small.
On the other hand, the clasp holds perfectly; France Luxe clasps always seem to hold tightly, and this little heart is no exception, with an added edge of comb-like teeth against one side to catch and hold a strand of hair in place. The clasp is a bit off center, angled to rest slightly crookedly against your hair, which is unexpected but kinda cute. Quite sturdy and durable, whatever glue holds that clasp on the heart clip isn't going anywhere; the thick plastic resin is rather flexible as well, so it won't snap unless you're willing to bruise your fingers with the effort.
However, the end of the clasp extends beyond the post which locks it in place, and beyond the edge of the heart itself, by a full quarter-inch. So, for a finished look, you'll need to tuck the end of the clasp under a free strand of hair, and the only way to be sure the clasp tip stays covered is to place the clip on the right side of your head.
But is as cute as it looks in the picture? Oh yes, it certainly is, and I love the slightly stylized shape, as well as the pearly finish. But after trying it in my own hair, I decided it might be a better fit for my (equally cute) niece -- she's three years old -- and yes, she does look perfect in pink!4 out of 4 shoppers thought this review was helpful.
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Grab the Men's Capilene 2 Lightweight Crew by Patagonia when your trail runs include a high pass or doubtful weather. It has the fastest dry time of all our performance baselayer fabrics, with an open-knit construction that breathes and wicks to keep you dry and cool. You can wear Capilene 2 Lightweight on its own in warm weather or as insulation beneath layers. With a rib-knit collar that's soft against the skin, offset side seams and raglan sleeves that keep clear of shoulder straps to eliminate chafe. Made of 4-oz 100% polyester (54% recycled) with Gladiodor odor control for the garment. Recyclable through the Common Threads Recycling Program.
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Lightweight Capilene 2 fabric has an open knit that is naturally stretchy, invites airflow, dries fast and is ideal for layering
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Knew it was meant to fit as a tight base layer, so went up a size to wear as a loose base or properly fitting mid. Know that capilene has come a long way, but still holds a smell more than i'd like after a few wears. All in all, would absolutely buy again when more go on sale. Love it, but can't justify the price at full.
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I wear this top about four days a week and definitely when the temperature is cold in the morning and then a mild warmer change during the day, I like to use a top over a dri-fit tee and then layer a windproof jacket over the capilene. It is also excellent for very cold days even down into the twenties as a base layer for heavier jackets and down. This top is also great for an early fall hike as it is warm enough for the cool mornings and yet light enough not a weight down your day pack.
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People watch a television broadcast reporting the North Korea's... News Photo2013 North Korean Crisis,Conflict,Horizontal,North Korea,People,Report,Seoul,South Korea,Station,War,Watching TVPhotographer Chung Sung-JunCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesSEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - FEBRUARY 12: People watch a television broadcast reporting the North Korea's nuclear test at the Seoul Railway station on February 12, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. North Korea confirmed it had successfully carried out an underground nuclear test, as a shallow earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 was detected by several international monitoring agencies. South Korea and Japan both assembled an emergency meeting of their respective national security teams after the incident. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)


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East Carbon officials and citizens received a positive recommendation at Tuesday's council session concerning ongoing plans to allow polychlorinated biphenyls into the local ECDC Environmental landfill. During the session, Carl Farley, an independently hired industrial hygienist from Greenleaf Americas detailed ECDC's current permit application with the EPA and the potential risks PCB transportation could have on the small Carbon County community.
The bottom line of Greanleaf's assessment, which was given by both Farley and an Environmental Protection Agency medical expert, Dr. Steve Thygerson, stated that a "worst case scenario incident at ECDC was unlikely to pose significant human health risks to area residents from airborne PCBs."
Farley's presentation focused on air emissions from the material transfer cell at ECDC rather than housing of the material, which will be monitored by the EPA exclusively. Air emissions were reviewed in three steps: a hazard recognition of issues which could arise from exposure to PCBs; an exposure assessment; and a risk characterization of the worst case scenario in the event that an accident or incident were to take place during transport of PCB-laden material at ECDC.
As for hazard recognition, Thygerson reported that PCBs are a probable human carcinogen which can cause the eruption of blackheads, cysts and pustules known as chloracne as well as irritation to the ears, nose, throat and lungs at high doses.
According to the EPA physician, these high doses will not be present at ECDC. In fact, he showed a thousand times difference between what the EPA considers to be a hazardous amount of PCB contamination in airborne dust and the amount which could be released during material transfer at ECDC.
"It's a thousand pound gorilla vs a one-pound gorilla. That is pretty much what we are talking about here," commented Thygerson, when asked to put the airborne particulate figures in layman's terms. "Another thing that is not built into this model is the distance from East Carbon to ECDC's transfer area. These figures represent East Carbon being right next to ECDC. So we could even say these figures were for the employees of ECDC."
Farley explained the numbers even further based upon the 500 ppm limit which is defined in ECDC's application parameters.
"Lets assume that all of the dust in this area was laden with 500 ppm of PCB contamination, and someone was breathing it all day every day of their lifetime. Are they going to exceed the total daily intake limit below which we don't see any health effects? And the answer is, no we are not going to exceed it. In fact, we are 1,000 times below it, so good news."
ECDC's application does includes several PCB-laden materials including but not limited to environmental media, soil and gravel, dredged materials, sediments, settled sediment fines and aqueous decantate from sediment as well as sludge. PCBs are also found in transformers, capacitors, pumps, pesticide extenders, sealants in caulking and wood finishing, waterproofing agents and carbonless copy paper. While the landfill will receive materials which are contaminated with PCBs at up to a 500 parts per million limit, they will not be allowed to receive straight PCB liquid solutions, such as the material that would drain out of a used transformer.
Following the Greenleaf presentation, local resident Paul Martinez, who owns property and livestock directly across the road from ECDC, expressed concerns over the health risks posed by PCB exposure.
"What you didn't mention in your report was the malignant melanoma as exposure to dusk particles on the skin, what are the studies concerning this risk? And why didn't you touch on that," asked Martinez.
According to Farley, dust particles on the skin would not be high enough in concentration to cause any problems.
"The skin problems we have seen in case studies have to do with occupational exposure, workers that are up to their elbows in this stuff and they get it. You are exactly right, there is skin irritation, chloracne and other effects," said Farley. "What I'm saying is that dust exposure has not caused skin issues, liquid has."
To clarify at this point, ECDC officials reiterated that they would not be accepting the liquid material which has caused malignant melanoma issues.
While the Greenleaf assessment was positive toward ECDC's current application model, they did raise some issues with the permit application. For instance, EPA permit specs require "thick, relatively impermeable soil at the dump site." Soil at ECDC is relatively permeable, according to Farley. However, synthetic membranes may be used as an alternative. The EPA also requires the bottom of the landfill be greater than or equal to 50 feet from the historical high water level. ECDC has requested a waiver from this particular point, justifying that their synthetic membrane lining system provides better than adequate containment.
The Greenleaf final recommendations also ask that ECDC: redesign the construction of their rotary facility dump floor to allow for liquid and sludge containment, collection and removal. This would ensure that dump trucks entering/exiting the rotary facility do not track PCB laden waste out.
They also asked that ECDC officials avoid aerosolizing PCB laden wastes by ensuring means of examining - and wetting if necessary - waste prior to dumping. Finally, Greenleaf recommended that ECDC not use PCB-contaminated leachate as dust suppression within Toxic Substances Control Act or TSCA waste cell.
Under the permit application, ongoing air monitoring at ECDC would be conducted by a third party independent source and would be be conducted during all PCB operations at least until adequate baseline levels are achieved.
The possible intake of PCBs at the landfill will not only cause the construction of a new "TSCA cell," the contract between ECDC and the city concerning tippage fees will also be modified. Following the Greenleaf presentation, city attorney Jeremy Humes discussed the fact that any intake of the new material would cause the city's fee to increase from $1 per ton to $1.50 per ton under contract revisions brought forward by ECDC.
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Tariq Ramadan has emerged as one of the foremost voices of reformist Islam in the West. In one of his previous books, 'Western Muslims and the Future of Islam'he urged his fellow Muslims to participate fully in the civil life of the Western societies in which they live, and addressed many of the issues that stand in the way of such participation. In this new book he tackles head-on the thorniest of these issues -- namely, the rulings of Islamic jurists that make Islam seem incompatible with modern, scientifically and technologically advanced, democratic societies. He argues that it is crucial to find theoretical and practical solutions that will enable Western Muslims to remain faithful to Islamic ethics while fully living within their societies and their time. He notes that Muslim scholars often refer to the notion of ijtihad (critical and renewed reading of the foundational texts) as the only way for Muslims to take up these modern challenges. But, Ramadan argues, in practice such readings have effectively reached the limits of their ability to serve the faithful in the West as well as the East. In this book he sets forward a radical new concept of ijtihad, which puts context -- including the knowledge derived from the hard and human sciences, cultures and their geographic and historical contingencies -- on an equal footing with the scriptures as a source of Islamic law. This global and comprehensive approach, he says, seems to be the only way to go beyond the current limits and face up to the crisis in contemporary Islamic thought: Muslims need a contemporary global and applied ethics. After setting out this proposal, Ramadan applies his new methodology to several practical case studies involving controversial issues in five areas: medical ethics, education, economics, marriage and divorce, culture and creativity. His radical proposal and the conclusions to which it leads him are bound to provoke discussion and controversy. Muslims and non-Muslims alike will have to contend with Ramadan's new idea of the very basis of Islam in the modern world.
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Students of College of Eastern Utah returned triumphantly from the 2008 Skills USA national competition held at Kansas City, Mo. this past week.
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The national competition is held annually to provide students with national-level competition in 91different areas of technical education. The contestants represent the 300,000 members from all fifty states and four territories, but only two percent are invited to the national competition. Each representative has won a gold medal in their particular area on the state level.
CEU was represented in this year's competition by six students competing in the areas of welding, cosmetology, and automotive technology.
Mason Winters-Jensen of the CEU Welding Department took the Gold in Post Secondary Welding.
"Since College of Eastern Utah students began competing at Skills USA in 2001, they have continually improved their standings," said Lon Youngberg, CEU welding instructor. "In 2001 CEU's representative finished 7th, 6th in 2003, 4th in 2004, 4th in 2005, 2nd in 2006, 2nd in 2007 and finally reached the gold medal stand in 2008."
A team made up of Josh Critchlow (Price), Riley Harrison , and Nick Richens (Vernal) competed in a newly created category called team welding fabrication.
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In a game where no one expected the Lady Dinos to win, the unexpected happened. It has been that kind of season for the Carbon girls. They have been hard to predict. Even the coach is not sure which team will be on the floor on a given night. But on Thursday night it was the good one, and not the evil twin as the girls in blue and white took out the powerful Lady Spartans 53-47 on the Emery teams own floor.
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Coach Bruce Bean has been telling his team all year that it is their defense that is the key to winning games. The girls took that lesson to heart and stepped up their defense holding the Spartans to eight in the second quarter. At the end of the half Carbon had stolen the lead by a mere one point.
The Lady Dinos never looked back. They continued to show a strong defensive effort in the second half of play.Their confidence grew as they kept the Spartans under control. By the end of the third quarter, the lead was three in Carbon's favor. But the game still could have gone either way.
In the fourth the Dinos outscored the Spartans by three to finish off with a six point victory. The final score left the Spartans stunned and the Dinos ecstatic.
"If anyone would have told me that I would have had two freshman and a sophomore on the floor at the end of a game we won, it would have surprised me," stated Bean," But they were the ones who stepped up and showed me they were ready to play."
Even though they didn't stop Camille Fehlberg (the second highest scorer in 3A play averaging just under 15 points per game) from putting up 19 points, Carbon was able to hold the Spartans well below their scoring average.
Emery has been leading all 3A teams by averaging 54 points per game against opponents. Carbon, on the other hand has only been averaging 43 points against their foes.
The Dinos countered Emery's power with a balance scoring attack. Tabby Cummins spearheaded the scoring with 12. Megan Garvin and Julia Potts hit 10 apiece to add to the total. Garvin and Cummins hit two long balls each. Potts also stuck one from beyond the arc.
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I found the fightscenes to be much better in Reloaded.
I generally think Revolutions defines the word "stinker", man I was disappointed by it.
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Satisfaction level: Moderate
Disappointment level: Moderate
Now I went into this show with fairly high expectations. In fact, REALLY high expectations. And yes, it was pretty cool. Lots of guns, lots of fighting, lots of action, ok story, etc...
But in the entire movie, the finale of the series that put special effects martial arts on the map and defined an entirely new style of cinematography, there were TWO kung-fu fight scenes. The final one is pretty freakin lame as well. Granted, the first one is a heavyweight contender for one of the coolest fight scenes in any of the movies, but when I was given only that I felt somewhat unsatisfied.
All in all, 7 out of 10.
I found the fightscenes to be much better in Reloaded.
I generally think Revolutions defines the word "stinker", man I was disappointed by it.
I thought it was great. I find it humorous when certain things happen to main characters that the die hards don't prefer/like/want it gets ranted as a crap movie. I took it for what it was and loved it.
Alot less action, more story closure. Basically two main combat scenes, Zion's last stand and Neo vs Agt Smith.
Took me a few hours to actually get it, but wow! Great ending to the series.
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boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo >
that movie was *Extremely* disappointing, not because the main characters died either. i think that the matrix just got worse with each release, story wise, they had good ass action scenes in reloaded, but the storyline just got worse and worse. revolutions was incredibly boring and poorly put together. not to mention they changed the actor of the oracle since the original died from diabetes. at least we still have LOTR: ROTK
overall this movie gets a moderate as well, and that is because im in a giving mood, thanksgiving is comin.
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What about not spoiling the movie for those of us who haven't seen it? >
ya you should just go and let the movie spoil itself for you hehe its seriously bad as hell :
OK OK...sorry. I honestly didn't think I was spoiling it by giving the focus of the action, but I suppose some like to be completely surprised.
I apologize.
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not to mention they changed the actor of the oracle since the original died from diabetes. at least we still have LOTR: ROTK
Yeah that really chapped my ass too. She's good, but she's just not the same as the original.
so am i to assume that this matrix suck a larger amount of ass than the second one which had only fifteen minutes worth watching (the car chase of course and even that was not all that great...just great driving)?
do they still drone on with their psuedophilosophy/psychology?
i seriously wanted to hurt lawrence fishburne after that movie.
there is next to no action in this one, and they are literally in the matrix for maybe 10 minutes out of the 2 hour movie, its all in the sewers/psion. and i cant even remember all the stupid shit they threw at you in this one. the first matrix is the only good one i think. i dont even think they bother with telling you a bunch of philosophical stuff, i think they just had the actors go places and do things and you are to think whatever you want, i guess they got sick of developing this crazy ass plot/storyline.


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To answer your question I have not. Is it good? Does it have any goats in it? If not what is there to interest Capra aegagrus? trolls? grass? a washing line?
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POTSDAM A comment taken as a potential threat in a parents meeting with the Lawrence Avenue Elementary School principal resulted in a lockout at Potsdam Central Schools for about one hour Thursday morning.
The boyfriend of the mother of an elementary student, Toby J. LaBier, 37, of Potsdam, was charged with one count of second-degree criminal nuisance. Elementary Principal Larry B. Jenne told police that shortly after 9 a.m. Mr. LaBier became irritated during the meeting about the Common Core learning standards and the fact that a teacher had asked the childs mother, Brittany Lazano, to bring a peanut-free snack because of a students allergy.
Toby LaBier was obviously upset by the course the conversation was taking and commented, You wonder why people come into school and shoot things up, Mr. Jenne told police.
Mr. LaBier was seated and made the comment in a matter-of-fact tone, Mr. Jenne said.
The principal told police that the comment made him feel uncomfortable and that he told Mr. LaBier it was inappropriate. Mr. LaBier replied, The police can find me in the parking lot in a gray car and walked out, slamming the door, according to Mr. Jenne.
I spoke with Brittany Lazano after he left and she apologized for his comment, assuring me that he would never do anything. I remained uneasy, not knowing Mr. LaBier or having any idea what he is or isnt capable of, Mr. Jenne said in his statement to police.
After consulting Superintendent Patrick H. Brady, the principal called village police, who went looking for Mr. LaBier.
Nearly an hour after calling the police at 9:20 a.m., Mr. Jenne said, he followed up with them, and after being told that they were still attempting to locate Mr. LaBier, the principal decided to implement a lockout in his building, a procedure that was also followed in the middle and high schools. The elementary and middle schools are connected.
The lockout lasted for 45 minutes to an hour, until police arrested Mr. LaBier at about 11 a.m.
In a lockout, as opposed to a complete lockdown, visitors are barred from entering the schools and children are not allowed to leave, but classes and activities carry on as normal inside. In this case there was not a perpetrator in the building, Mr. Brady said.
The superintendent praised Mr. Jenne for his response to the situation.
Under the circumstances, the building principal acted very appropriately, he said. Mr. Jenne did an excellent job and what he was trained to do.
Mr. LaBier was released on his own recognizance. He was ordered not to go to the elementary or middle schools, to stay away from Mr. Jenne and to surrender any guns he owns to the St. Lawrence County Sheriffs Department by noon today.
While an announcement was made that the school was in lockout mode, Mr. Brady said students were not made aware of specifically what had happened. An email message, as well as a text message, was sent to parents who subscribe to the districts emergency contact service.
People need to understand we take every threat seriously, Mr. Brady said. People need to be careful what they say.
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Years before Apple ever released the iPad, a Chinese company named Proview trademarked the name "iPad" for a computer.
"IPad" stood for "Internet Personal Access Device", and it was a desktop that looked nothing like Apple's tablet (see photo).
While the Taipei branch of Proview sold the name "iPad" to Apple, the Shenzhen branch did not. Thus, Proview contested that Apple could not use the name "iPad" in Mainland China, where the iPad is assembled.
Today, China Daily is reporting that Apple shelled out US$60 million to the nearly bankrupt Proview Shenzhen, securing the rights and making Proview no longer nearly bankrupt.
"My biggest wish is to resolve all these frustrating problems and put them behind me," Proview Shenzhen boss Yang Long-san told Reuters earlier this year. "If we can resolve all the problems we have now and I have a chance to make a comeback, I'd still want to overtake my old competitors."
Well, thanks to this, Proview now has $60 million to go come up with a name for Apple's next device.
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As expected, the water level at Scofield Reservoir has reached the top and is now cascading down the spillway.
Bureau of Reclamation spokesman Barry Wirth said the flow rate out of the reservoir is at 425 cubic feet per second. That is only a bit more than the 400 cfs BOR was releasing in a controlled release earlier this month.
In a little more than a month, the reservoir has more than doubled its content and has risen 15 feet. Scofield stood at 7,604 feet on May 11, and by Monday reached 7,619.72. Its content swelled from 31,711 acre feet to 71,978 in the same period.
Wirth said that the BOR has shut off the controlled outlet to keep the reservoir topped off for summer irrigation season.
The bureau began controlled releases of 250 cubic feet per second on May 20, and increased that to 400 cfs as runoff accelerated.
It allowed the lake to spill last week to test the newly-constructed spillway.
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Its been said that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication, a phrase that's certainly embodied by the subject of today's Girl of the Month: Nora Zehetner. The stunning Texas-born actress is the sartorial equivalent of a palette-cleansing sorbet; every time she turns up on the red carpet, we feel refreshed. And while she favors clean lines and simple accessories, Zehetner's signature style never underwhelms--quite the opposite, in fact. She consistently captures our attention by choosing elegant silhouettes, wearing the right mix of neutrals and unexpected hues, and picking interestingly detailed pieces. The result is endlessly chic and definitely worth emulating, which is why Zehetner's such a perfect person to spotlight!
While Zehetner definitely works with a range of designers, she also has a few notable favorites, like Calvin Klein Collection's Francisco Costa. For example, she picked one of his simple shifts--a sleeveless taupe Silk Dress ($1095, 212.292.9000)--for a book party celebrating Elyssa Dimant's book Minimalism and Fashion late last year, and accessorized it with Calvin Klein Collection's Polished Calf Shoes ($1895, 212.292.9000) in Chalk (top left image). While the frock's color and boxy silhouette might look drab on some, it works perfectly with her complexion, plus we love the pale shoes; they make the whole look a bit more playful. Of course, Zehetner can carry pastels too, as she proved in pistachio at a party celebrating The High Line last month when she paired a pale green Calvin Klein Collection Silk Jersey Dress ($895, 212.292.9000) with a pair of dove gray booties, specifically, the Chalk Leather Heels ($895, 212.292.9000), and a Metal Box Clutch ($575, 212.292.9000). She even looks amazing in brights--in minimalist doses, of course--as she demonstrated at a charity event at Christie's in a vivid poppy Folded Silk Skirt ($695, 212.292.9000), white Stretch Jersey Top ($395, 212.292.9000), and Rose Python Tie-Up Heels ($1095, 212.292.9000), all by Calvin Klein Collection. (It's also worth noting that Zehetner is carrying a lovely Angel Jackson Chandra Clutch Large ($270), which gives her look an additional pop of color!)
Even when she strays from Francisco Costa's designs, Zehetner's look is still elegant and understated--just check out the J. Mendel Silk Crepe Dress with Detailed Bodice and A-Line Skirt ($2550, 800.J.MENDEL) she picked for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Awards in New York last year and you'll see what we mean! She accented this refined dress with equally stylish accessories, including a Chanel bag, Christian Louboutin heels, and Monique Pean jewelry, resulting in an all-black ensemble that's anything but basic.
With Zehetner's strictly edited wardrobe in mind, we pulled a few pieces that share her flounce-free sensibilities and interesting approach to color. We think she'd approve of these clean pieces and hope you appreciate them too!
Essie Nail Polish ($8) in Absolutely Shore
We adore the pale green Calvin Klein Collection dress Zehetner wore to an event, in part because it immediately made us think of this incredible polish from Essie's summer collection. It's a gorgeous seafoam green hue that would look equally stunning on any skin tone, making it a must-try and a must-buy!
T by Alexander Wang Silk Crepe de Chine Shirt ($190)
Structured, yet still completely soft and feminine, this olive silk shirt is the perfect neutral piece for creating a Zehetner-inspired look. We can imagine her wearing it with a sleek pencil skirt or a slim pair of cigarette pants; either way, it's decidedly cool!
Oscar de la Renta Russian Gold Plated Earrings with Caged Stone and Crystal Pave Detail ($375, 888.782.6357)
Zehetner may prefer streamlined clothing, but she does go for slightly more ornate jewelry. As such, we think she'd appreciate these earrings from Oscar de la Renta, which have old-world charm in spades and would add just a hint of femininity to a straightforward shift dress.
Forever 21 Solid Herringbone Skirt ($19.80)
The second we laid eyes on this button-front skirt, we knew we had to include it in today's story. It's a little '70s, but still simple enough for our spotlighted lady, and the color is simply fantastic.
Jenni Kayne Organza Flannel Stripe Dress ($625, 310.860.0123)
This chic, short shift dress from Jenni Kayne's Pre-Fall 11 collection should be right up Zehetner's alley. It has a body-skimming silhouette, above-the-knee hemline, and comes in a refined neutral stripe: perfect on every level!
Zara Purse with Metallic Clasp ($36)
Much like the way Zehenter doesn't like big, bulky, overwhelming clothes, she also doesn't carry monstrously huge bags. No, she likes her carryalls to be proportionally petite, hence our selection of this chain-strap purse. The pop of color and compact shape should appeal to our girl--these qualities certainly appeal to us!
DKNY Gemma Velcro Ankle Strap Sandals ($235)
Our final pick for Zehetner is actually a pick for everyone. What do we mean by that? Well, these simple, elegant, classic, affordable, versatile heeled sandals from DKNY are not only in keeping with our subject's refined sensibilities, they're also an excellent option for all to own. Certain to work with anyone's wardrobe, we suggest buying them now in burnished tan and wearing them forever--we certainly will!
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Perfect performance. Second slalom of the season, second victory for the Atomic D2 race and slalom queen Marlies Schild. In Courchevel, she was carving to her 31st world cup victory (the 29th in slalom) with the famous Schild smile. Atomic ladies Zettel and Kirchgasser finished 3rd and 4th. Philipp Schörghofer finished 3rd in the men's giant slalom in Alta Badia; this was his second podium place after Sölden. Despite low back pain Marcel Hirscher ranked 5th.
World champion Marlies Schild has a lot of fun and you can tell when looking at her. It goes without saying that this also influences her slalom performance – second victory of the season, this time 1.87 seconds ahead of second place. "At the moment, everything just goes like clockwork. My serviceman Rudi Berger knows how to prepare my setup perfectly well for my needs under any conditions – thank you, Rudi!" The preparations of the ATOMIC athletes in Courchevel were special. Due to masses of snow the pole training was cancelled and Schild, Zettel, Kirchgasser and their colleagues enjoyed deep powder snow skiing instead. "This was a good training for your balance and it seems it made me faster", Michaela Kirchgasser was happy about 4th place. SECOND PODIUM FOR SCHÖRGHOFER On the legendary Gran Risa in Alta Badia the ATOMIC men showed a solid performance as usual: Philipp Schörghofer finished 3rd, just like he did at the season kick-off in Sölden. As he is a master of his trade and belongs to the best in the world, the ATOMIC athlete is invited to join the Alpine Rock-Fest in Paganella on 23 December, a 60.000 Euro invitation race. Marcel Hirscher has different plans: he wants to cure his low back pain until the next slalom on Monday. "A muscle blocked. Considering this, the 5th place is really okay."