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Make a delicious green tea latte, hot or iced.
Not one to stand on ceremony, matcha green tea breaks with tradition and elopes with honeydew melon and tropical fruit. They sail off into the eastern sunset and live deliciously ever after. Just blend with milk to enjoy hot or iced and create a love story of your own.
Green Tea
The liquor of a green tea is typically a green or yellow color, and flavors range from toasty, grassy (pan-fired teas) to fresh and streamed greens (steamed teas) with mild astringency.
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Matcha is made from freshly picked green tea leaves ground into a fine powder and mixed with water. It plays a central role in the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, or the "Way of Tea."
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- Simply shake carton and mix equal parts of Green Tea Latte concentrate with milk (or any milk substitute).
- Heat on the stove or in the microwave. Or simply pour over ice.
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On this day in 2013, Megadeth's fourteenth studio album "Super Collider" was released. It was Megadeth's first album to be released on Mustaine's own label, Tradecraft, distributed by Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). "Super Collider" debuted at #6 on Billboard's Top 200 albums making it Megadeth's highest debut since multi-platinum albums "Countdown To Extinction" and "Youthanasia". Download it on iTunes or get the album at our online store.
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Megadeth is confirmed to headline the Festival d'été de Québec in Quebec City, QC on July 18, 2015. Dave Mustaine comments, "What a great way to return to Quebec, headlining the biggest show we have ever done in Canada! I cannot wait to see you all". For tickets and more information, go to infofestival.com.
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As Megadeth's debut hits 30, Paul Brannigan for Metal Hammer caught up with Dave Mustaine to get the inside story on the band's difficult birth. "This is the uncensored story of Killing Is My Business..., and how Dave Mustaine brought his dream to life."
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Hyperpac Computer - Hyperextend The Performance Of Your MagnumWritten by on September 11, 2007 Contributors: Patrick Hill Installing Hypertech's Hyperpac On An '06 Dodge
When most of us began wrenching on cars, we thought working on musclecars was much easier than working on anything new. Improving performance was simple back then; we simply bolted on headers, swapped the camshaft for something a little more radical, or added a performance intake and carburetor to increase the power in our car. Yeah, the days before computers controlled everything on a car were great; we had it made. Or did we? While slaving for hours in our garages did net improvements in the performance of our vehicles, we spent many man-hours just to gain a few tenths of a second in the quarter-mile. maybe improving the performance of our musclecar wasn't that easy after all.
There are still gains to be had in modern vehicles by swapping intakes, adding headers, or changing the camshaft, but there's also an easy, cost-effective way to improve power without even breaking open the tool box. Since parameters such as ignition timing, fuel injector pulse width, shift points, and top speed are all controlled by the computer in a modern car, reprogramming these parameters with an aftermarket computer can show dramatic performance gains. To illustrate this, we decided to install Hypertech's new Hyperpac performance Automotive computer on our '06 Dodge Magnum.
If you've driven or ridden in one of Dodge's new Hemi-powered vehicles, you already know they outperform just about anything else on the road these days. So when the guys at Hypertech told us their Hyperpac computer would not only improve our Magnum's performance, but also monitor engine parameters and diagnostic codes, serve as a dynamometer, and give us quarter-mile and incremental times just like a dragstrip, we had to try it.
One of the first things we noticed upon receiving our Hyperpac was the ease of installation. Once the computer touch screen was mounted to the dash with the supplied brackets, the unit was simply connected to our car's data acquisition port under the dash with a supplied single cable. While we did exaggerate about not needing tools for the installation (you'll need a Phillips screwdriver), we didn't exaggerate about the ease of installing the Hyperpac. All told, we had the unit installed in a matter of minutes.
Once installed, the Hyperpac walked us through the easy procedure of locking itself to the car's on-board computer. Since the Magnum we're testing isn't quite stock, it also prompted us to enter the size of our aftermarket wheels and tires, as well as our vehicle's weight and any other modifications to the engine, transmission, or differential. After taking the ten minutes or so to perform these steps, we were ready to reprogram our car's computer for additional performance.
The Hyperpac gives several options for upgrading performance, depending on the octane of the fuel you're using. Since the owner of our Magnum always runs premium, we decided to test the unit on its most powerful setting for premium fuel. After following prompts, it took about five minutes for the Hyperpac to reprogram our car's computer. since we installed the Hyperpac while testing at Bradenton Motorsports Park, we were able to put hard numbers to the improvements the Hyperpac made. Before installing the new computer, and with just a cat-back exhaust and cold-air kit, our Magnum ran the quarter-mile in the consistent 14.80-second range. After reprogramming the computer, elapsed times dropped to consistent 14.40s. That's right, nearly four-tenths of a second simply by reprogramming the computer. Since it's hard to get that kind of gain in a musclecar without major mechanical work, maybe we were wrong about these new vehicles being hard to work on!
Additionally, we tested the other functions of the Hyperpac and found them to be very user-friendly. When positioned properly, the touch screen makes the programmer easy to use, and it was fun to run through the various functions of the computer. The diagnostic page makes it easy to check for fault codes, and the dragstrip function also worked well, giving nearly identical times to the timers at the track. About the only downside of this system is that we felt like testing the dragstrip function at every stoplight, which is not good for our already poor driving record!
Overall, we were impressed by the performance and the functionality of the Hyperpac. The ease of installation and lower quarter-mile times have us thinking this is one of the best improvements that can be had for the money. Plus, it gives us a way to test our vehicle when there's not a track available. While we'd never encourage our readers to violate any traffic laws, the reaction, 60-foot, and 330 times will give a good indication of performance without exceeding posted speed limits. And for those of you living where there is no speed limit, the Hypertech tuner gives you plenty of power to go as fast as you want!
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With only a few parts, the installation should be easy. Heck, even us dumb magazine guys should be able to handle this!Years ago, we never would have thought that four-tenths of a second could come in such a small package. Hypertech convinced us, however, with their Hyperpac Performance Automotive Computer.If you have a Phillips screwdriver, you can install the Hyperpac. Here, we install the bracket to the back of the computer before installing it in the car.We decided to install the single cable to the unit before installing the unit in the car. This way, any additional wiring ends up under the dash and out of sight.With the brackets installed, we mounted the Hyperpac on the driver side of the dash, low where it would be easy to see and reach without interfering with the driver's field of view.without the computer attached, you can see the suction cup mounting system which gives infinite mounting options.Once mounted, we tucked the cable under the driver-side door trim. This way the Hyperpac can be unplugged and removed from the car while the cable remains in place.Once the vehicle information was loaded, we used the performance-tuning option to reprogram our car's factory computer. This procedure took about ten minutes, but the results were certainly worth it.
Once installed and plugged in, we used the easy-to-follow touch-screen prompts to enter our vehicles information, including any performance upgrades and nonfactory tire sizes.With our computer reprogrammed, we headed to the staging lanes to get some times. With the programmer on the setting for premium fuel, we saw our quarter-mile times improve from 14.80s to 14.40s. Not bad for plugging in a computer!Between rounds, we played with the many functions of the Hyperpac computer. In addition to adding horsepower and torque, the Hyperpac can be used to change the top speed limiter, rev limiter, and shift points for additional performance gains.After testing the performance tuning for premium gasoline, we took it down to the level for midgrade fuel. Quarter-mile times were still in the low-14.60-second range, more than two-tenths quicker than with stock performance settings.Since the Hyperpac has a dragstrip function that gives all the information you'd get at a dragstrip, we decided to test it against the timers. We found the Hyperpac to be extremely accurate, within a percentage point or two of the track timers. Certainly accurate enough to provide good information for testing parts.Multiple passes down the track convinced us that the Hyperpac works and works well. The dragstrip function was accurate, fun to play with, and allows for Christmas tree starts from any intersection. The real improvement, however, is performance. Our test vehicle was some four-tenths of a second quicker in the quarter-mile, and the ease of installation was equally impressive.


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She was born Feb. 25, 1924, and was a lifelong educator with the Northeast Independent School District.
She was preceded in death by her son, Harry Cooley.
Survivors include her sons, Len and Tom Cooley and grandchildren, Scott Cooley, Jessica Massiatte and Marissa Cooley.
The funeral service was held on Friday, Dec. 7, at noon at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway, San Antonio. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park.
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Welcome to the all-new Rinker Owners Club!
The club is free to join and open to all owners of new or used Rinker Sportboats or Express Cruisers. Please be sure to check in often to the website updates and to participate in the member discussion forums (Dock Talk), owners blog, and photo contests!
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Smoot-Hawley redux?
October 05, 2010
According to the Wall Street Journal, U.S. shippers are going to have a hard sell when in comes to going global.
In its feature, "Americans Sour on Trade," readers are told that popular sentiment against off-shoring and out-sourcing is being driven by the continued slump in U.S. employment figures.
While there is scant evidence that a job crisis would be eased with a "Buy American" policy, several prominent economists believe that protectionism would make the situation far worse.
Curiously, with President Obama now promoting an aggressive export agenda, such a development would hasten the rise of tariffs on American goods that cross-border shippers are already seeing in Mexico.
Speaking with Josh Green, CEO of Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, we found an enlightened voice:
"As trade professionals we understand the benefits of unfettered commerce," he said. "But try telling that to someone who has been out of work for some time."
Indeed, our job as communication specialists is to counter the misinformation of mainstream media and calculating politicians and be evangelists for globalization.
The first move, one might argue, is to revisit the unintended consequence of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of 1930. Forget "double-dip." Now we're talking Great Depression.
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Sociology majors, their parents and educators often ask, "What can bachelors-level graduates do with their degrees in sociology?" To answer this question, the American Sociological Association's (ASA) Department of Research on the Discipline and Profession developed a longitudinal study of students in the Class of 2005 who majored in sociology. Students were surveyed three times: in their senior year of college (Phase I), one year after graduation (Phase II), and two years after graduation (Phase III, in-progress). This survey offers insight into the post-graduation paths of sociology BA's and demonstrates how sociology programs enable these students as they pursue careers, enroll in graduate and professional degree programs, or both.
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The Phase I questionnaire [ PDF format] assess what senior sociology majors have learned, asks students why they chose the major, what skills and concepts they learned, in what activities they participated, and their post-graduation plans. The Phase II questionnaire [ PDF format] is an alumni survey used to asses whether graduates use the sociological skills and concepts they learned as undergraduates in their current education or employment activities. In the Phase III survey [ PDF format], sociology BAs are asked about their employment and graduate program experiences. The Phase I questionnaire for the new longitudinal survey of class of 2012 sociology majors, Social Capital, Organizational Context, and the Job Market for Sociology Majors [ PDF format] replicates many of the questions asked in the 2005 study, but it also include questions about job searching and networking.
Visit the Bachelors and Beyond webpage to learn more about the study, view survey findings, and download research briefs.
In early 2009, more than 1,400 Master's candidates were invited to participate in a longitudinal study designed to answer the question: What becomes of the Masters's graduate? Do they go on to obtain PhDs? Will they immediately enter the labor market, and if so, in what types of jobs? how are these outcomes related to the sociological skills and concepts learned at this level, the planned learning experiences in which they participated, the social capital they developed, and the job placement programs that existed?
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The Phase I questionnaire [ PDF format] in this longitudinal study asked Master's candidates about their undergraduate education, reasons for pursuing a Master's degree, coursework and activities completed in the program, and future career and education goals. The Phase II questionnaire [ PDF format] asks respondents about their current degree, education and employment status, how closely current employment is related to sociological skills and concepts learned in the Master's programs, and the types of skills or concepts they would have liked to learn in their program. The Phase III questionnaire [ PDF format] asks the cohort about job characteristics, job satisfaction, relation of job activities to master's skills, evaluation of their masters programs, and what skills they wished they had learned.
Visit the What Can I Do With a Masters Degree in Sociology? homepage to learn more about the Master's study, view survey findings, and download research briefs.


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What you are saying isn't true. South Dakota at Gonzaga live basketball on right now. Rockets at Lakers at 9:30 ET. College football yesterday.
Most RSNs are junk to most people 90% of the time. Fox Sports Detroit is most of the time Fox Sports "syndicated" junk like Poker, Premier League highlights, Paid Programming, extreme sports highlights, car shows, hunting shows, and numerous Fox Sports RSN national games I couldn't care any less about.
At least that is PROGRAMMING and not just a continuous infomercial for their own games. Just MENTION someone other than Lakers or Galaxy. How about a discussion of a dodger trade? A highlight of a non-Laker, non-Galaxy game.
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One Woman – Four Deserts. Success in the Sahara.
November 08, 2012
The goal of German sport scientist and endurance athlete is getting closer and closer. With the Sahara behind her, she's now successfully crossed three of the four largest deserts in the world. In the Sahara, she ran through sand and, with a time of 31 hours and 8 minutes, was the fastest woman and the 5th competitor overall to cross the finish line. We send our hearty congratulations to Anne-Marie for this sensational success! Again, the athlete relied totally on freeze-dried meals from Trek'n Eat. We recently received the following email:
Dear Desert Friends,
I've arrived in Engadin, Switzerland, healthy and on schedule, and I've also brought along a silver plate for being the fastest woman as well as a medal for earning 5th place overall. I was able to dominate the women's field with my time of 31 hours, 8 minutes – nearly 7 hours faster than the next female finisher.
I'm very happy that I survived the inferno of the Sahara. The heat was quite a challenge to me. It was difficult in the beginning to find my rhythm and I had to constantly pull back my tempo to not overheat. The sand was less of an issue really; I was able to get used to it quite quickly. The scenery didn't change a lot though. Much of the time everything was just yellow. But I survived this desolation with mental power.
My equipment did me very well over the 250 kilometers. My pack only weighed 7.5 kilos (16.5 lbs.), lighter than it ever has! My trekking meals surprised me with new creations and even the hazelnut creme put me in an early Christmas mood. I ended up with only two small blisters on one toe on the first day. Otherwise, I didn't end up with any other physical damage! The mood in the camp was amazing, and it's always truly interesting to run with athletes from all over the world.
Now I am preparing for Antarctica. The race in the desert of ice kicks off Nov. 22 and again will take six days during which time we must conquer 250 kilometers. We'll be on the high seas for two days, and we have to cross the most dangerous water passage in the world: Drake Passage. Temperatures range from -20 degrees Celsius to +2 degrees Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit to 35 degrees Fahrenheit). We will run on a course through snow and ice and again must carry our own pack with emergency equipment. The expedition ship is our homebase where we will eat and sleep. Sixty participants from all over the world take part in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
If I were to win this competition, I'd be the first woman ever who has won all four races in one year in record-breaking times. Indeed, I'm already wearing a crown.
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It's impressive to think that Elizabeth Arden changed the Manhattan beauty scene in 1910 when she opened her own shop to sell fine quality cosmetics and skin care products at a time when few women wore makeup. In 1930, she once again revolutionized skin care by developing Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream. This cream drenches the skin in moisture while supplying it with vital nutrients. The time-release formula continues to benefit the skin for a full eight hours, for beauty that lasts and lasts.
The enormous popularity of Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream helped make Elizabeth Arden a worldwide sensation, and now, the original cream formula has been added to a variety of skin care products. From long-wearing lipsticks that combat dryness and chapping to hand creams that heal and soothe cracked, raw skin to nourishing lotions that hydrate body skin, the Eight Hour collection includes formulas to give you gorgeous skin from head to toe. Find out for yourself why Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream is one of the most beloved and well-known skin care products in the world by shopping the collection today.
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Body Treatment sinks deep into the skin, drenching the body in moisture. Formulated with skin-smoothing and soothing emollients, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Intensive Moisturizing Hand Treatment reverses dryness and cracking. Elizabeth Arden also helps protect the precious pout with Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick SPF 15, an effective lip conditioner that shields lips from sun damage.
The Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream collection was designed to provide continuous, long-lasting moisture to dry and irritated skin. While there are many moisturizing products on the market, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream products absorb quickly and goes to work to provide a full eight hours of moisture. At the end of the day, the skin is healthier and more hydrated.
The hero product of the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream line is the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant which restores moisture to the driest skin, softening redness and soothing irritations. It can be used anywhere on the face and body on the most sensitive skin to relieve chapped and cracked areas. It's a multi-purpose balm that can be used anytime there is a need for moisture.
Because so many people suffer from chapped lips and need an all day protectant, Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream came out with the Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sheer Tint. The unique lip treatment protects the lips from moisture loss as well as the damaging effects of the sun. The formula is available in four fun and sheer colors to make lip protection a pleasure. The lip protectant easily fits in a hand bag for easy re-application throughout the day.


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|Edmonds to wrestle in Senior Nationals
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
HHS senior and three-time state champion wrestler Mark Edmonds will be competing in the Senior Nationals in Virginia Beach, Va. March 28-April 1.
This is the event where the top eight place finishers are recognized as High School All-Americans.
Edmonds competed in the Sophomore Nationals two years ago and looks forward to returning to the Senior Nationals.
Having signed last fall to wrestle for Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa., Edmonds was encouraged by Bucknell head wrestling coach Dan Wirnsberger to compete in the upcoming Senior Nationals. Bucknell coaches plan to attend the prestigious event.
Edmonds, who just won his third straight Colorado state championship, will enter the 128-man bracket in the 132-lb. division.
There will be live webcasts of the National High School Coaches Association Nationals on NHSCA.com via the high school television network.
Freshman Nationals, Sohomore Nationals and Junior Nationals are scheduled March 28-30 in Virginia Beach, Va.
Edmonds is seeking sponsors to help with his trip expenses to the high-profile tournament.
At the 2011 NCAA Division I National Championships, nine of the 10 champions had competed at High School Nationals.
Last year's High School Nationals field boasted 421 state titles and 531 state placewinners. There were eight four-time state champions, 29 three-time state champions, 80 two-time state champions and 142 one-time state champions.
To compete in Senior Nationals, one must fit one of the following criteria:
—state champion during high school career (exceptions—top eight in California or top four in New York, New Jersey, Indiana and Pennsylvania).
—NHSCA All-American at freshman, sophomore or junior nationals.
—top four at the U.S. Open (during freshman through junior year).
Holyoke Enterprise March 8, 2012


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Blog ending–Visit us on Flickr, YouTube
At Western we're always looking for ways to increase dialogue with our customers and the public. In 2012, we launched a YouTube channel and Flickr account and have found them to be more convenient ways to share our story with you. So follow us on those sites, where you can see Western in action.
What you'll find:
- Western Administrator Mark Gabriel making good on his promise to meet every Western employee and customer within his first two years
- Craft workers getting their annual refresher on how to keep themselves safe while climbing Western's towers and structures
- Line crews repairing a 230-kilovolt conductor that fell to the bottom of the San Miguel Canyon, crossing Colorado Highway 145
- Sparks flying as Gabriel grabs a 345-kv line with his bare hand
This will be our last post to Western's Connections blog. The site will remain available as an archive. We hope to see you on our website, Flickr and YouTube.


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Remembering Paul Splittorff
We were deeply saddened to learn this morning of the passing of Royals' Hall of Fame pitcher and broadcaster Paul Splittorff due to complications from melanoma. The all-time winningest pitcher in franchise history passed away at the family home in Blue Springs, MO.
"Splitt" was a member of the franchise from the beginning – he was a 25th round pick in 1968 out of Morningside College in Iowa. He debuted with Kansas City in 1970 and went on to win 166 games before retiring in 1984. Here are some photos of Paul:
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I am sorry to hear about Splittorff. He was truly one of a kind.
He will be sadly missed by friends and love ones.
One of my childhood heroes has passed. My deepest sympathies and prayers to his family, friends, and colleagues. Paul Splittorff will always be fondly remembered for the great memories that he gave me as a child.
Well done. Rest in Peace.
My favorite Royal of all times. Thank you for the wonderful memories… My thoughts & prayers go out to your family. He will always be remembered by so many.
R.I.P. No 34. SPLIT you will be sadly missed by all! Condolences to your family! You were truly an icon!


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The Cartographers Guild now has separate groups for different Cartography Industry Professionals. We now have some specialized groups for Professional Artists/Cartographers, Software Developers and Software Company Representatives, and Publishers.
This is a sticky to explain how and why to apply for membership in the different Industry Pro groups. Membership is not available to just anyone. There are certain qualifications you must exhibit in order to join. Following is a list of these requirements.
- You are a staff member of a group or company related to cartography
- You are a professional cartographer or map illustrator for either rpg's or real world
- You are a freelance cartographer or map illustrator with proven skill and something to add to the community (an online portfolio is preferred as proof)
- You have made at least 5 posts to the Cartographers Guild. (waive-able in certain circumstances)
If you meet these qualifications, you can apply for membership by Clicking Here and selecting the Join Group button for the group you are interested in joining. Periodically the group leaders will evaluate whether or not a group join request is valid and you will be granted access if appropriate.
Also on that page, which can be reached via Permissions Groups on your Settings page, you can select which group to display as your user title. The group you choose to display, if you are in multiple groups, will affect the title under your name, and the color of your name.
Industry Pro's have the ability to post news announcements and have access to a special Industry Pro Sub-Forum set. More features will be forthcoming, such as larger galleries, and attachment size increases.
If you have any questions about these groups or whether or not you can join, you can always private message a Community Leader.
These three groups are replacing our previous general Industry Pro group, and some members of the previous group were unable to be determined as to which group they should belong to. If you feel you may be in the wrong group, please let us know as soon as possible.
Anyone can see who belongs to the groups at any time by Clicking here or choosing View Forum Leaders from the Quick Links menu up top.


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Describes how interspecific competition affects extinction and specialization.
Lesson Plan has link to introduction and video clips for students to answer questions to, work together in a group, suggested student assessment and lesson extension.
A list of student-submitted discussion questions for Competition.
To activate prior knowledge, make personal connections, reflect on key concepts, encourage critical thinking, and assess student knowledge on the topic prior to reading using a Quickwrite.
To organize information and provide a visual representation and summary that identifies the differences and similarities between two topics using a Venn Diagram.
Covers violent behavior in primates and how this relates evolutionarily to humans. Looks at the scientific method and assumptions and prejudices people have brought to research.
This study guide reviews three major types of community interactions: predation, competition, and symbiosis. It also looks at ecological succession.
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Two Very Special Events November 3 and 4 at the Finnish American Heritage Center
HANCOCK, MI - A pair of one-time-only special Finnish-American events highlight the early-November calendar at Finlandia University's Finnish American Heritage Center.
On Wednesday, November 3, at 12:30 p.m., Erik Nordberg, archivist at Michigan Technological University, will give a presentation titled, "People, Place and Time: Michigan's Copper Country Through the Lens of J.W. Nara, 1874-1934." Nordberg will discuss how Nara, a Finnish immigrant to the Copper Country, captured the life and times of the Keweenaw Peninsula with his camera.
A multi-panel exhibit about J.W. Nara and his photographs is on display in the lobby of the Finnish American Heritage Center until early December. The presentation is made possible by the Nara Foundation, which is led by Dr. Robert Nara (J.W. Nara's grandson), and other entities.
On Thursday, November 4, at 7:00 p.m., the FAHC will host "From Finland to North America: Buildings, Landscapes and Cultural Change," an award-winning lecture by Dr. Arnold Alanen, the current Finlandia Foundation National Lecturer of the Year. The event is co-sponsored by Suomi Kerho and the Copper Country Chapter of the Finlandia Foundation.
Alanen is a distinguished cultural landscape historian and a third-generation Finnish American. He is well-known in Finnish-American circles through his popular and well-illustrated presentations at numerous FinnFest events. His lecture will focus on the Finnish immigrant story and the world the immigrants built in North America.
The Finnish American Heritage Center is at 435 Quincy Street in downtown Hancock.
For more information, please call 906-487-7549.


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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- Winston-Salem police have identified the woman whose body was found Friday morning.
Officers found Denise Williams on a path between New Hope and Bethlehem lanes. According to the police report, Williams lived on New Hope Lane. Witnesses told police they saw her earlier, walking in that area.
Police said Williams' body didn't show signs of injury or trauma.
The Forsyth County Medical Examiner is performing an autopsy.


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All the operation works fine like add,edit and delete account. The values of the new attributes gets updated and works like a charm.
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I've logged in with domain admin user and when I edit any user. I can edit other attributes of account but not my custom attributes.
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The new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG: Enhanced performance, reduced weight and consumption
May 08, 2012
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Body and lightweight design: Aluminium comes up trumps
A weight saving of 125 kg compared with its predecessor
Torsional stiffness increased by around 20 percent
State-of-the-art joining methods for high loadability
Boot lid made of carbon-fibre composite material for the first time
Exemplary NVH comfort
Cars are becoming increasingly safer, more comfortable, but often heavier as well. The new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG not only stops this trend, it turns it around. In spite of increased comfort, performance and safety, it weighs 125 kilograms less than its predecessor.
The greater part of the weight-reduction "diet" is hidden from the eyes of the observer of the SL. Under the aluminium outer skin there is a bodyshell made almost entirely from aluminium, only very few components being made from other materials. The even lighter magnesium is used in part for the cover behind the tank. The A-pillars and the roof frame are of steel sheet metal incorporating high-strength steel tubing. For these elements steel is the best solution to provide survival space for occupants in the event of the vehicle overturning.
The body of the SL is the first all-aluminium bodyshell to be produced in large series at Mercedes-Benz. This entirely new development weighs 254 kilograms and is thus 110 kilograms lighter than a comparable steel bodyshell. Further extensive lightweight design features compensate the additional weight unavoidably caused by the increased comfort, the new assistance systems and other technical features. The bottom line is that the new SL 63 AMG retains an enormous weight advantage: it weighs 1845 kilograms, while its predecessor of the same tipped the scales at 1970 kilograms (all figures are kerb weights according to EC).
: converting the entire bodyshell to aluminium cuts its weight by 24 percent in contrast to a steel bodyshell featuring comparable properties - a weight saving of 110 kg. Even the upper door hinges consist of aluminium.
: the switch from absorber foams to sprayable acoustic compositions with variable layer thicknesses which can be shaped according to requirements, plus modified underbody panelling, results in a weight saving in the order of 2.5 kg.
Guide rails for the window lift mechanisms
: these are now comprised of aluminium instead of steel, amounting to a weight saving of 0.5 kg.
Vario-roof in magnesium/plastic design
: the front part of the roof and the C-pillar are produced in magnesium/plastic, plus there are additional optimisation measures regarding the design of the tubular frame, rear shelf, rear window frame and roof frame. The weight saving amounts to 15 kg.
: windscreen is 0.5 millimetres thinner, with an acoustic film. Weight reduction of over 1 kg. The rear window is 0.7 millimetres thinner. Weight saving is approx. 1 kg.
: the dashboard mount consists of a continuous IHP (internal high-pressure forming) aluminium tube with magnesium struts and moulded-on polymer brackets. The weight saving is 2.2 kg.
With the introduction of shift-by-wire technology, the previous shift lever has been replaced by the E-SELECT selector lever in the AMG DRIVE UNIT. This weighs only one sixth as much as the solution used in the preceding model. The weight saving is 1.4 kg.
: the boot floor is in the form of a polyurethane honeycomb plate instead of the wood plate previously used. The passenger's foot plate has been switched over to plastic from steel, saving 1.5 kg in weight.
new seat structure with new adjustment motors, but standard-fit 4-‑way lumbar support and cash-responsive head restraints. Weight saving: 11 kg.
: thanks to an intelligent dynamic load management system, two large batteries are no longer necessary; one 95 Ah battery in the boot is sufficient, supported by a 12 Ah battery for the ECO start/stop function. Weight saving: approx. 4 kg.
Every vehicle is given a customer-specific wiring harness for the interior, cockpit and engine compartment. Thanks to this tailor-made cable harness, additional weight in the form of wires which are surplus to requirements can be saved – to the tune of up to 0.4 kg.
The innovative Frontbass system avoids the need for a separate woofer and door loudspeaker. Weight saving of over 4 kg.
: the four-link front axle had already undergone extensive weight optimisation for the preceding model, featuring steering knuckles and spring links made of aluminium. The two front-axle halves now consist entirely of this material. The integral support frame for the front-axle halves, steering gear and engine is also produced in aluminium. Total weight savings are 11 kg.
For the roadster the aluminium bodyshell is superior to a steel construction
The developers at Mercedes-Benz did not rest content achieving weight benefits alone. The aluminium structure had to be superior to a steel construction in terms of rigidity and comfort as well. In order to attain this high objective, developers consistently went for intelligent lightweight construction, and explored many new paths to do this. Every single component of the aluminium bodyshell was specifically optimised for its particular function and expected loads. Thus, diverse processes are used to make different kinds of aluminium depending on the use the component is to be given: the parts are made by chill casting (metallic reusable casting mould) or vacuum die casting, worked into extruded aluminium sections or into aluminium plates of thicknesses that vary within one and the same component; these are the so-called tailored welded blanks. Expressed in numbers, the bodyshell weight is made up of: 44% cast aluminium, 17% aluminium sections, 28% aluminium sheet metal, 8% steel and 3% other.
The parts are assembled using diverse load-adequate joining methods at the production facilities in Bremen, some of which are innovative processes. Secure joints are ensured, for example, by MIG (metal inert gas) welding, hemming, bonding, self-piercing rivets, flow hole bolting, or friction stir welding – a joining method by which a highly resistant weld seam is produced by means of friction heat; a method particularly well-suited to aluminium on account of its low melting point.
Particular highlights of the bodyshell:
the firewall is at present the largest aluminium cast component made in large series for vehicle bodywork
many sheet metal parts are designed in such a way that for the first time they can be made from 100-percent recycled aluminium, saving 80 percent of the energy used in their production
the main floorpan consists of a 3-layer shaped panel made from thin, extrusion-moulded hollow sections, welded together by friction stir welding
the longitudinal members in the vehicle front end are made using internal high-pressure forming (IHP) technology, which enables the creation of highly complex and robust components, permitting optimum use of reduced installation spaces
the door sills (longitudinal members) consist of 1.7-metre-long, 7-chamber extrusion-moulded aluminium sections; these provide rigidity in the lateral sectors and safety in the event of a collision. Flexible chamber distribution makes possible a minimum component weight coupled with optimum characteristics
the tunnel is made of aluminium sheet metal with a reinforcement of varying thickness (3 different thicknesses depending on the sector, a so-called tailored welded blank, TWB)
the rear sector floor is a MIG welded frame with a hollow chilled cast longitudinal member as its central element. This technique is employed in the SL for the very first time in automotive bodyshell construction
the rear sector floor frame structure is closed by floor sheet metal panels and the boot tub made by vacuum die-casting
the boot recess is made from recycled sheet metal
the central member connects the front end with the rear sector floor. The mounting points for the drive shaft, the transmission cross beam, the transmission tunnel braces and the seat bolting points on the tunnel side are all integrated into a single element. The wall thicknesses and rib distribution are oriented bionically towards the requirements and loads
many other components were optimised bionically, i.e. based on examples from the natural environment. These structures reduce the vehicle weight compared to a classic design even further
The sum total of all the design measures leads to a lightweight, torsionally and flexurally rigid bodyshell with an optimum rigidity/weight ratio. It was possible to increase the bodywork's torsional rigidity by more than 20 percent over the already highly rigid preceding model series. This is confirmed by measurements of the new SL's torsional strength – at 19,400 Nm per degree the roadster achieves an absolute top value (its predecessor already reached 16,400 Nm per degree).
Meeting the highest safety standards
At the same time the high-strength structural elements of the aluminium bodyshell make the new SL even safer than the preceding model in the event of a collision. Extrusion-moulded sections, connecting cast nodes and a double-thickness plate floor form a passenger compartment that is just as lightweight as it is sturdy. Two aluminium sections in each door together with the side sills (very rigid thanks to their internal chamber structure) and crash-resistant seats provide the greatest possible survival space in the event of a side collision.
A front end deformation zone acting on several levels and in which the aluminium front axle subframe is integrated as an additional third longitudinal member, distributes collision forces to a large area, conducting them past the passenger compartment. And in the rear, too, there is sufficient energy-absorbing deformation potential. A structural cage made from chilled cast longitudinal members, transversal sections and a cast magnesium tank separation bulkhead also contribute to this. This is also where the fuel tank is nested in a crash-protected manner above the rear axle. This way all the statutory safety requirements are met as well as the even stricter ones from Mercedes-Benz.
Best marks for NVH comfort
Thanks to its innovative aluminium bodyshell concept, the new SL is also unique among the roadsters in terms of NVH comfort (noise, vibration, harshness). One contributing factor towards its optimum vibration and road roar characteristics is a very rigid connection between the front section and rear floor, allowing relaxing travel even over long distances, and at the same time offering impressive driving dynamics.
Although aluminium features a higher sound emission and radiation level than steel, the new SL is the quietest vehicle in its class. Mercedes-Benz compensates for the acoustic disadvantages of aluminium by means of a consistent sound insulation concept with targeted adaptation of the sound damping materials to each problem zone, and through the use of innovative sound-insulation materials:
a special firewall damping with variable mass distribution and a significant heavy layer proportion attenuates engine noise
in conjunction with the plate floor, single-piece, foam-backed carpeting with virtually no seams reduces the roll noise of the vehicle in the interior
a spray-on lining attenuates the structure-borne sound in the interior and exterior of the vehicle
textile wheel arch linings, acoustically absorbing shield plates and bodyshell foam elements for critical sectors also contribute towards a smooth ride
damping in the rear wall transversal cross member and boot lateral elements as well as in the forced ventilation openings prevent disruptive tyre and wind noises from making themselves unpleasantly noticeable in the vehicle interior
A further contribution to the good interior acoustics is the laminated glass windscreen with acoustic film. The transparent, highly resilient film absorbs the vibrations of the windscreen and reduces the perceptible sound level in many frequency ranges.
The precision workmanship on the acoustics goes so far as to ensure that the hydraulic pump for the electrohydraulic vario-roof is encapsulated and decoupled from the bodyshell. In addition to this, a newly developed insert nozzle sees to it that the pressure pulsation in the pump is reduced to a minimum right from the outset. This means that pump noises are only barely audible for the driver and passenger.
Boot lid made of carbon-fibre composite material for the first time
The intelligent material mix is completed by the boot lid: for the first time in large-scale production, the internal support is made of lightweight carbon-fibre composite material. The extremely rigid carbon-fibre component is bonded to the plastic outer shell, resulting in a weight saving of five kilograms compared with a conventional boot lid. The innovative solution is being used for the very first time in the SL 63. As such, Mercedes-Benz is consistently continuing with its "AMG Lightweight Performance" strategy, first presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2011. The plastic panelling allows the aerials for navigation, digital radio and mobile telephony to be fully integrated out of sight in the rear area, so that the SL 63 AMG does not need to include a bothersome aerial stump on its aerodynamically refined body.
The bonnet is made from aluminium, as was that of its predecessor. It has been optimised in terms of form and materials, contributing towards the outstanding pedestrian protection. The doors, too, are of a lightweight design and made from aluminium. They are fashioned from a combination of sheet metal, extruded sections and cast metal parts, joined by diverse methods: riveting, bonding and hemming. Their aluminium and steel hinges are friction-based and are infinitely adjustable to any desired angle when opened, so that when getting into or out of the car they can remain securely open at any angle permitted by the space available at the side. This is particularly desirable in cramped parking conditions such as in a garage or car park.
Unique item of equipment: MAGIC SKY CONTROL
The proven electrohydraulic vario-roof – which turns the roadster into a closed coupé with a fixed roof in just a few seconds at the push of a button – has been intelligently enhanced, with Mercedes-Benz continuing to play the pioneering role here. For the new SL Mercedes-Benz is for the very first time offering drivers the choice between three variants of the lightweight-construction vario-roof:
the base version is a roof painted in the vehicle colour
as an alternative, a transparent variant with a roller blind can be selected
the third variant from which drivers can choose is the panoramic vario-roof with MAGIC SKY CONTROL. This glass roof switches to light or dark as required at the press of a button. When light it is virtually transparent, offering an open-air experience even in cold weather. In its dark state the roof provides welcome shade and prevents the interior from heating up when the sun's rays are very intense. In other words: a feel-good atmosphere at the touch of a button
The operating principle is based on the physics of a plate condenser: if the glass structure is subjected to an electrical voltage, particles in the structure position themselves so that light is able to pass through the glass. If the voltage remains switched off, however, the particles position themselves randomly. This partially blocks the light, and the glass remains dark. The control unit and converter are integrated into the front section of the roof, and the switch is in the overhead control console.
In addition to the unique panoramic effect and transparency at the touch of a button, MAGIC SKY CONTROL also provides an atmosphere of wellbeing. UV and infrared light are also effectively blocked in transparent mode, while insulation increases even more significantly in the darkened mode, thereby helping to keep the temperature on interior parts such as armrests cooler by up to ten degrees Celsius compared with conventional green glass.
Since the innovative glass also shields against the sun's rays far more effectively than conventional thermal insulation glass or sunblinds, the occupants of the new SL will also enjoy the highest level of climatic comfort at the same time. When driving with the roof open would be unpleasant due to intense heat, the driver and passenger are able to remain composed under the MAGIC SKY CONTROL roof – making an important contribution towards driver-fitness safety, a concept which Mercedes is well known for promoting. Even when the vehicle is at a standstill the interior does not overheat, since the roof is switched to darkened mode when powered off.
But MAGIC SKY CONTROL not only benefits the occupants. Some of the strain is also taken off the air conditioning, thereby saving on CO2 emissions. The frame of the three roof variants is now made of magnesium. This makes each roof around six kilograms lighter than in the previous model, giving the car a lower centre of gravity, and therefore better agility. The engineers have refined the operating mechanism for the roof and boot lid. It now takes less than 20 seconds to open or close the roof completely.
Sophisticated corrosion protection concept
The aluminium bodyshell of the new SL offers no point of attack for corrosion. A sophisticated surface protection concept ensures the preservation of the brilliant look both of the outside skin and of the underside of the sheet metal panels, thus simultaneously protecting the renowned reliability and value stability of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The protection concept was developed and tested on the basis of the environmental burden in different climate zones of the world and the specific loads the vehicle is subjected to.
The foundation for maximum corrosion resistance is formed by corrosion-resistant aluminium alloys and design features, while the few steel vehicle components are all fully galvanised. High-quality zinc/nickel coatings or special electrochemical insulation measures prevent contact corrosion with aluminium. All the seams are meticulously sealed, the surfaces protected through cathodic dip priming and multiple coats of paint. Sectors particularly exposed to corrosion are additionally protected with wax, to ensure that the pristine aspect of the new car is preserved for a long time.
Intelligent Light System and LED tail lights as standard
The headlamps on the new SL have been enhanced. As part of its standard specification, the new roadster is equipped with the Intelligent Light System (ILS) featuring bi-xenon headlamps. A driving direction indicator, sidelights and the daytime running lamps with LED technology complete the Intelligent Light System.
The tail lights on the new SL benefit from the advantages offered by the LED technology. LEDs light up approximately 150 milliseconds faster than conventional bulbs, plus they have a considerably longer life and conserve current. In the SL's tail lights, the LEDs also light up with differing intensity in a targeted manner in certain sections of the tail lights, depending on the light function. This technology ensures an unmistakable night design. Rear reversing lights and rear fog lamps are integrated into the AMG rear apron featuring a diffuser look. The third brake light, which makes use of LED technology, is located in the boot lid above the Mercedes star.
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Why all the mad fans about where the program is going? I guess I am the only one that thinks this team is much better now than it was at the start of the season.
How much has Jiri and Clark improved with having McD as their coach? Dont you think the rest of the players that will be back next year will improve a lot between now and the start of next year?
Two weeks ago there was talk this team could finish 6th in the conference, now you are all ****** that they are going to finish 11th.
The players look to be getting the system and that will pay off big time next year.
I dont call the problems excuses most of them are facts.
You cannot compair this rebulid to any other rebuild, just because coach A does good in year one doesnt mean coach B has to match that success. Different coaches get delt different hands.
There are 4 players on this team that played on last years, there will be 7 on next years team with experence.
Look back at the season. Count the games this team was in late. How many games are there that the team hit a rough streach in that cost them the game? Experence, another shooter, and another ball handler would have helped these problems.
I feel there are a few things this team can do better, but most of it will get better with playing time. Next years team will be better, there is no way it shouldnt be. Jiri and Clark will be gone but there is a lot of upside to the players coming back, there are some talented new comers that will be in the system (has McD lied about the abality of any player yet?). There will be more experence and depth.
But I guess I am the only one that sees those things.
The gap in our economy is between what we have and what we think we ought to have--and that is a moral problem, not an economic one. - Paul Heyne
Not the only one....
Iowa State became the Cyclones after they leveled Northwestern in 1895. As the Chicago Tribune (9/29/1895) noted:
'Struck by a Cyclone
It Comes from Iowa and Devastates Evanston Town'
I'm with ya kingcy!!!
"The Constituiton...is a mere thing of wax in the hands of the judiciary, which they may twist and shape into any form they please."- - -Thomas Jefferson, Sept. 6, 1819.
After we beat Kansas tomorrow, all will be well
But no, you are definately not the only one.
I'm on board, the glass is half full, not half empty.....
We could also use some luck....just a little....
I agree 100%!!!
I don't know why there are so many debbie downers. This team is doing exactly as well as we should have expected them to do at the beginning of the season. The future is bright for ISU.
Thank god! A post that makes sense
Cue Cyclone#1 here in 3....2....1....to tell us how the talent we have coming in next year can't handle the rigors of the big 12 because a similar person of the same size in a different conference that scored, rebounded, stole, assisted about the same as some of incoming recruits sucked as a freshman and sophomore.
Positives.........hmmmm.........at least we're not in last place.
And I'm number 3. Before the season everyone was talking about a 15 win season at best. Now many are calling for Mac's head. If this makes sense I don't get it. This team was all but dead after the Morgan mess, with the majority of the team leaving. We were left with next to nothing. The Coachs started with very little and have had to build from there. Two years is not enough time to judge the coaching. This team is better than last years and I feel we will improve again next year. No we're not going to win the big 12 but we will see progress. Calm down folks its not as if we're Kansas, UCLA, Duke or UNC.
Great thread!
Originally Posted by Firefighter4Cy
I got 99 problems but angie isn't one.
Don't let Cyclone#1 see this thread. He will rip you with his so called "logic".
Originally Posted by CyRocket
Calm down folks its not as if we're Kansas, UCLA, Duke or UNC.
Ain't that the truth...they'll all be playing in the NCAA tourney next month...
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I'm here too...evidently people thought McDermott was joking when he said, "If you want a quick fix, you've got the wrong guy,"...because I didn't hear all the whining and bashing then...not sure what people that are ripping Greg were expecting out of this year given our circumstances.
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I'm here too...evidently people thought McDermott was joking when he said, "If you want a quick fix, you've got the wrong guy,"...because I didn't hear all the whining and bashing then...not sure what people that are ripping Greg were expecting out of this year given our circumstances.
Very correct. And we're only into year 2 of his tenure. Patience pays...
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Scania Driver Support is a real-time support system that coaches you with hints and feedback to refine your driving style. This innovation, which is now standard on new Scania long-haulage vehicles specified with retarder, EBS and a GRS gearbox, helps you maintain the skills obtained during driver training. It focuses on key factors that heavily influence safety and economy.
Scania Driver Support continually analyses data from sensors in the vehicle to help enhance driver performance. It coaches the driver with advice and hints underway and makes an accumulated assessment of driving style. Tips and scores are displayed in four categories in the instrument cluster.
What is measured?
Hill-driving: Uses gears, accelerator pedal and vehicle momentum in varying topography
Anticipation: Anticipates different situations, based on accelerations and decelerations as well as the interval between accelerating and braking
Brake use: Makes efficient use of the standard and auxiliary brake system (Scania Retarder and exhaust brake).
Choice of gears: Selects and shifts gears to match engine load and terrain
Using Scania Driver Support extends the positive effects of driver training courses. Tests have shown that Scania Driver Training can reduce fuel consumption by up to 10% immediately. Combined with Scania Driver Support, variation in fuel consumption is also dramatically reduced from 15-20% to around 5%, indicating a much more consistent driving style.


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Tuesday is decision day on budgets in nine Long Island school districts. Voters will give thumbs-up or down to reoffered spending plans, after district residents rejected initial budgets offered in mid-May. A second defeat would mean freezing of a district's tax levy at the current level, which school officials have said could lead to staffing cuts and trims in student programs and services.
The Elmont school district, an elementary-only district on the Nassau/Queens border, still is seeking to pierce its tax cap and must have its revised budget passed by 60 percent of those casting votes.


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"What other things should a pirate bar on a pair of wrecked ships contain?"
Something nasty in a cage. During a fight it could get knocked over, releasing an enraged "______"
Great idea, excellent start with the sketch.
I wanted to do a pirate bar at some point (yes, still on a pirate ship kick), but I really didn't want it to be yet another fantasy bar. So this idea is for a bar built on the wrecks of two ships. The backstory is roughly that one ship rammed the other, they got entangled and couldn't extricate themselves, and ran aground on some rocks. The hulks survived and a local entrepreneur braced the wrecks and turned them into a bar. Now there's a dock for the brave and foolhardy to berth their boats to come aboard and sample the finest rum in the land.
This sketch has some of my working process - it was originally going to be a ship that had run aground into a bar - but then I was struggling to make that work. Then two ships side by side, and finally the two locked together like this.
I want this to have all the terrain needed for swashbuckling bar fights. So far I'm thinking:
a plank (or two) that can be walked.
cannons or ballistae on the prows for 'crowd control'
Rigging for swinging
Lots of multiple levels for jumping and tumbling
Below decks strong rooms for pirate/mafia boss/illegal bootleg rum - and a cell for keeping rowdy guests who've got too rowdy
platform for performances.
What other things should a pirate bar on a pair of wrecked ships contain?
"What other things should a pirate bar on a pair of wrecked ships contain?"
Something nasty in a cage. During a fight it could get knocked over, releasing an enraged "______"
Great idea, excellent start with the sketch.
Some kind of arena for gladiatorial/ animal fights?
Gambling/pass-the knife tables?
I agree with Bogie; great idea!
Not sure what the laws/morality of the city in which this bar is located in is...but...perhaps hanging cages that hold slaves to be sold? Or...to hold those that got out of line to serve as an example to others that might cross the gang that owns the ship. Or..if not hanging cages, perhaps cages that are tethered to the side of the ship in the water kept afloat by a barrel or something.
Also - not sure if this can really be depicted - but perhaps an escape hatch in the lower levels so the owners could swim away if the heat was on...or if there is a hole in the ship, maybe a little dock that can only be accessed by pushing a small boat under water and up into the hole.
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- You could have some manacles in the bilges where miscreants get shackled if they cause too much trouble (a hook for a rescue?).
- A sign on a porthole saying something like 'vomit here'. (a bit of local technicolour)
- Rats and cats.
- If you want to get a bit silly, one of the figureheads rigged up in the middle of the bar like one of those bucking broncos, with ropes attached to it so people can pull it around to topple the rider.
That's... equally specific and awesome...
Mermaid prostitutes
Exotic pet sales (monkeys, parrots, anything that seems like a good idea when you've drunk enough)
Tattoo artists
Shark wrestling
Since it won't be sailing anywhere, the masts need to be made useful somehow. Servers getting around through modified rigging to avoid the crowd on the deck?
The first one sounds like an exercise in frustration!
Tattoo artists! Of course!!
And we all know there's only one way to let your patrons know it's closing time... set off the canon.
As for features that aren't just fluff, or for making this more of an encounter map, what if some of the crew didn't quite die all the way and below deck there is an old zombie captain so in the event there are unruly patrons "Throw him to Grey Pete, he'll make a meal of him", nice little one on one encounter
Also if you changed the positioning of the entrance and people came in through the front of one of the ships then you could have the ships figurehead to be enchanted and acts as the bouncer, instant diplomacy skill checks or combat checks to get past the large wooden armed golem-esq critter.
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Killing Bono
Release Date: November 04, 2011
Running Time: 114 mins.
MPAA Rating: R
Genre: Adaptation, Comedy, Foreign, Music, Period
As a punk schoolboy in Dublin in the 1970s, Neil McCormick wants to be famous, he wants to be a rock god. Neil and his brother Ivan have it all worked out--the albums, the stadium concerts, the quest for world peace. There's only one thing they hadn't counted on--the boy sitting on the other side of the classroom has plans of his own. And his name is Bono.


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While the official start of spring is not until next Thursday, March 20, Holyoke has already been seeing wonderful signs of spring this month.
A couple weeks ago, Canada geese arrived in the area, with many gathering at the Holyoke Lions Club Fishing Pond east of town.
People of all ages have been soaking up the sun, with temps reaching 74 degrees on both Sunday and Monday, March 9-10.
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The rich get richer and keep building bigger!
$420 million renovation/expansion. Yowza. Will be awesome when done.
Originally Posted by CarolinaCy
$420 million renovation/expansion. Yowza. Will be awesome when done.
Yeah it would be nice if the just make it $400 mil and donate the other $20 mil to us so we can bowl in the endzone. Those greedy sons of guns!
Pretty ballzy for an athletic dept that has no money...
Once aggie breaks ground on this, UT will reveal plans that will blow this out of the water.
Oh well, we don't play them anymore and I don't recall winning any recruiting battles that turned out well for us in the past. This really shouldn't affect ISU in any way.
Lived there for a few years, this was in the works years ago when I lived there, but holy **** 420 million? on football? Money is ruining college athletics, pay the players then. Or if you have that money help your community out!!! Feed and clothe those in need!! Or spend it on education!! I mean their stadium is very nice already is this really necessary A&M really?
Potentially paid for by an increase in student fees and student sports pass price. I voted in support for these measures this week since I graduate before they go into effect (and didn't pay tuition anyway). Just as well stick it to the next generation of delusional Aggies.
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The Texas A&M administration has proposed a renovation of Kyle Field, which will begin in 2014. This will include significant improvements to the first deck of the east side of the stadium, as well as renovations to bathroom, concessions, and other facilities. To cover these expenses, the student body has been asked to contribute $75 million through a bond to be paid over the next 30 years. The University has promised that, regardless ofhow the renovation is funded, students will retain the number of seats they currently enjoy in Kyle Field. Part of the cost to students will be covered through increases to the price of sports passes; the remainder will be funded out of the University Advancement Fee, which currently stands at $1326.09 per semester for full time students. An increase to this fee has been proposed, but existing uses of this fee may be reprioritized instead to cover these costs. The total proposed, permanent increases would add an additional $1.55 per semester credit hour ($23.25 per semester for full time students) to the University Advancement Fee and $139.20 to sports passes. Do you support these increases, or do you oppose these increases and wish to fund the improvements out of existing revenue streams?
Originally Posted by HandSanitizer
Pretty ballzy for an athletic dept that has no money...
They had some outstanding debt, but dont all programs at this point?
Originally Posted by uro cy
Once aggie breaks ground on this, UT will reveal plans that will blow this out of the water.
And then Aggy will roll out something to top that, rinse and repeat
$420 mil could buy a lot of mason jars.
This makes me think our SEZ project is going to be a crappy cheap version of what we should do. I'd rather have us make it better than it needs to be so it's good for the long run.
Doing things on the cheap never works out well.
Tennessee thinks this is a great idea.
Originally Posted by mtowncyclone13
This makes me think our SEZ project is going to be a crappy cheap version of what we should do. I'd rather have us make it better than it needs to be so it's good for the long run.
Doing things on the cheap never works out well.
Eh, 60 million (the rumored) still pays for a lot. TAMU is practically redoing their entire stadium. There was a time they were even discussing moving their home games for a year to get this done.
And unfortunately, given the trouble we even seem to have getting to that mark for our SEZ (people have literally been talking about doing the SEZ since the 70s), can we really complain if its not Texas-sized in scope?
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KC and the Sunshine Band, one of the most defining acts of the disco era, will headline the nature park's annual Independence Day concert, according to Brooks Jordan, the park's director of marketing and sales. Opening acts have not been announced yet.
Originally from Miami, KC and the Sunshine band topped charts in the 1970s with songs such as "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty," "That's the Way (I Like it)," "I'm Your Boogie Man," "Boogie Shoes" and "Get Down Tonight." The band is still led by its namesake, Harry Casey, who has a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
The Grammy Award-winning has sold more than 100 million records. The band charted four No. 1 singles in 1975, three of which crossed over to top Billboard's R&B chart, too.
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