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Why Tax?
It's something only a government could think up: you work hard all day for your boss and then, at the end of the week, the government grabs a hefty portion of your paycheck for taxes. If you're the one doing all the work, how come Uncle Sam can take a big chunk of your wages?
Well, as it turns out, you're not the only one with bills to pay.
Taxes: Back Then
In fact, the United States has had bills for as long as it's been around. From the moment that we became a country back in 1776, there was a country to build, wars to wage, bridges to build, and guns to buy. Oh, and politicians have always wanted to live in a nice big house on the hill—and those don't come cheap.
Before the 1900s, the government paid for itself by charging ad hoc taxes. That just means that every time you bought stuff, a tax was charged and that money went to the government. There were no personal income taxes, so whether you were earning a couple hundred dollars or tens of thousands of dollars (this was the 1800s, when wages were low and things didn't cost much), you got to keep all of it.
Then came tax reforms.
The idea was basically that rich people got more benefit out of a more organized government so folks thought that the rich should be taxed more to pay for it. In any case, there was definitely a need for an organized government, since without it, there was no way to raise an army, pay debts, or conduct business with other countries.
Then, in 1913, the 16th amendment was passed: since then, individual incomes have been taxed with a more progressive tax system. Translation: wealthier people are taxed more.
The IRS
Taxing Americans was only the start, though. While passing the tax law was fairly simple, getting people to pay taxes and deciding who would pay what was way more complicated. It's not as though people were going to line up to hand over part of their wages. So the government created Internal Revenue Service (IRS), possibly the most hated government agency in existence (although it gets a run for its money from the DMV).
Why do people hate the IRS so much? Well, its official role is to generate revenues for the government, so the IRS makes sure that tax laws are enforced. For many people, the IRS represents a tax system that deprives them of a big chunk of their paycheck. On top of that, the IRS can launch audits, when some guy in a suit shows up at your company or house and goes through all your receipts to see if you're cheating the system. (Pro tip: don't cheat the system.) It usually results in a lot of sleepless nights, bitten fingernails, and interesting four-letter words from your parents.
What Gets Taxed
So what's taxed in the United States?
Most things that you buy, use, or see are taxed in some way or another:
- Your house or apartment
- Your gas
- Your jewelry
- Your makeup
- Your clothes
- Your game system
- Your phone
- Your dog
- Your dinner
- Your death
- The tiny, adorable blankie your grandma bought when you were a baby
- Your toothpaste
- Your paycheck
Should we keep going?
No matter how hard you try—we're talking off-the-grid-in-the-middle-of-Montana try—chances are you're going to be paying taxes one way or another. Whether you agree that the government needs to raise money somehow to pay its bills or whether you grumble every April as you pay up, taxes are impossible to avoid.
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MUMBAI: Is the decoupling theory back in vogue? Foreign investment banks are divided on the issue. "The elections' positive impact on business confidence is the final tenor in the chorus of evidence arguing for a pick-up in activity and investment demand in 2HFY10. These election results may help India 'decouple' further from the global economy by giving a fillip to domestic demand, and there are now upside risks to our GDP growth forecast of 5.8% for FY10," said Goldman Sachs in a note to clients.
But there are others who feel it would be premature to conclude that a stable government at the helm will open the floodgates for foreign fund flows into the country.

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A Quote by "Mahatma" Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on nonviolence
"My optimism rests on my belief in the infinite possibilities of the individual to develop nonviolence. . . . In a gentle way you can shake the world."
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In this game-changing, essential book, Penenberg - who identified the phenomenon in a ground-breaking cover story for Fast Company - tells the fascinating, vivid story of the entrepreneurs who first harnessed the unprecedented potential of viral loops to create the successful online businesses (some with billion-dollar valuations) that we have all grown to rely on.
While Viral Loop is fascinating for Penenberg's savvy, incisive explanation of the concept, it's even more valuable for its prescriptive nature. Throughout the book, Penenberg explains how any kind of business can uncork viral loops to benefit its own bottom line, even retrofitting the concept for the offline world.
Penenberg explores viral loops and their impact on contemporary American business, while illustrating how all kinds of businesses---from the smallest start-ups to nonprofit organizations to the biggest multinational corporations---can use the paradigm-busting power of viral loops to enable their business through technology.
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"In tight, engaging prose, Adam captures the essence of the ever-scaling power of the virus. It's not just for geeks anymore." (Seth Godin, author of Tribes)
"Good content, but a tough listen..."
I found the book quite interesting and informative. Its not really a how to, but more of a history lesson of sorts. It moved quickly and there was not a lot of repetition, which it seems is quite common these days. I felt like I had a good grasp of viral networking from 5000 feet when I was done.
My mediocre rating was solely due to the narration. When reading a book, its critical to respect the punctuation. The narrator basically rambled through chapter headings, title breaks and paragraph breaks. It was very difficult to follow and keep it all in context when seemingly the book was just a series of sentences...
I'm a lawyer and mediator. I represent businesses in disputes with their insurers and in other complex litigation. I also assist machinery companies and manufacturers (primarily international) with equipment sales, non-disclosure agreements, and business issues. I also mediate commercial disputes.
"Misleading Title"
The title of this book suggests it is about how to set up a viral marketing campaign. In reality, it is a very lengthy history of viral marketing. If viewed in that light, it is somewhat interesting and might merit at least a three star ranking. If you are looking for a "how to" book, this is not the one for you.
The narration by Richard Allen really drags the book down. Yes, I know he has a familiar voice and I know he has been nominated for awards. However, Mr. Allen has an almost comical tendency to mangle words. If Mr. Allen does not know how to pronounce a word (or someone's name), he just mispronounces it and goes on. And he mangles a lot of words. This leads to a really shoddy production value that, to me anyway, is pretty irritating for a premium-priced audiobook.
If the producer had reviewed Mr. Allen's work and had him re-record the mangled parts, it would have greatly helped the audiobook. Apparently, however, no one cared enough to do this.
"Fire the narrator please."
I would have listened to this whole book if the guy didn't sound like he was reading Clifford the Big Red Dog.
The whole time. It's like he doesn't even understand what he's reading. It's just worthless exaggerated inflection for effect.
My beef is not with the content. The book has merit, just not this narration.
Overall, this is a great read.
If you don't mind listening to an endless list of mispronounced words, then please don't hesitate to get this book.
Personally, I found it to be distracting. Especially in technical non-fiction.
"Great book - horrible recording quality"
Its a great book but the sound quality is so bad it ruins the experience. Huge Audible fan and I listen to books every day when I am on the go. Even on the loudest setting on my Iphone I couldn't hear what he was saying - additionally the volume fluctuates strongly.
In conclusion: Great book - but if you like to listen to audible in places that are not completely quiet: dont get it.
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2011 Primal Blueprint 30-Day Challenge Updates
We're now three weeks into this year's Primal Blueprint 30-Day Challenge. (PDF) How has your journey been thus far? Staying the course? Have you turned the corner on the low-carb flu? Have you ventured to try any of the "optional" mini-challenges? Hit up the comment board below with your progress report. I'd love to hear how you are doing.
I imagine most of you are crushing this year's challenge. In any case, I know that many of you have been busy. As part of this year's 30-Day Challenge contests, you've created videos showcasing your talents in the kitchen and submitted pictures of your Primal life. You've shared your struggles (we all have them), success stories, and your favorite Primal recipes. You've put on elaborate Grokfeasts, bringing your friends and family members together for a Primal celebration. I've literally received thousands of contest emails since this challenge began. Now it's time for the world to see your creations.
For the next week I'll be publishing Mark's Daily Apple reader-created content. That's right. One week every year MDA is effectively run by you, the readers. So check back daily to see how other members of the community live their Primal lives and to vote for your favorite contest entries.
Stay tuned for Primal Blueprint Recipe Videos. They'll be published for the next couple days, starting today, followed by a poll to determine the winning video. This will be followed by some awesome picture montages, featuring hundreds of pics you've submitted. Then we'll see some Primal Blueprint Workout Videos and Grokfeasts along with polls for each.
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The network went through updates this past year so it and wireless were sketchy, sometimes it didn't even work. The number of labs are great I just wish they all were open a little longer. I sometimes had problems with availability of labs, but there are really only certain times of the day its full. Most, if not all, of the labs had free printing.
There are computer labs around campus and I use them often.
It is important to have your own computer unless you want to be setting on campus at all times. You can print for free at a lot of places, even though the school doesn't tell you that, joyner is the only place that printing has a quota per student. The computer labs are nice and offer scanners, copiers and even macs and PCs.
Good internet service, wifi in most places and computer labs everywhere.
I wish every dorm had wifi, a few in west end only have ethernet which is kind of inconvenient.
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The IT Help Desk is a 24-hour hotline that provides remote troubleshooting assistance for computer difficulties for students on and off campus. On-campus students can also make appointments for "room service" to help set up their computer and register it on the network. Each student is provided with an e-mail account that has spam filtering capability and network space for files (Pirate Drive) and for hosting personal Web sites. Also, if students do not want to purchase design software, several computer labs have it installed there.
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Over the past several decades, this strategy would have produced a compounded annual rate of return of several percentage points higher than the S&P 500 Index.
Mihaljevic is confident that Q will reach extreme levels. The ratio hit a low of 0.29 twice over the course of the past century — in 1948 and again in 1974. The ratio was 0.33 or lower in 1918-1921, 1932, and 1949. Those who argue that today's Q sends an extremely bullish signal appear to focus solely on the level of Q, ignoring the direction of change. A ratio of 0.43 is very bullish if Q is on the upswing, but when Q is in decline, a value of 0.43 is only modestly bullish.
Those who say the current Q Ratio is an extremely bearish sign, meanwhile, are missing three key points, Mihaljevic says:
- "Attempting to buy equities at or close to Q's lows would have caused investors to miss out on decades of strong equity returns."
- "The relationship between Q and stock prices is not quite linear. We estimate that a 50% drop in Q from current levels would be accompanied by a one-third drop in stock market indices."
- "Replacement cost, the denominator of the Q ratio, has increased each year since 1946."
Mihaljevic notes two reasons why critics contend the Q ratio may be losing predictive value. The US economy has become increasingly service-oriented and driven by intellectual property, and the Q ratio does not consider the replacement cost of intangible assets. Those critics should recall, however, that the Q ratio reached excessively high levels at the peak of the Dot Com bubble.
Others contend that the economic rationale behind the Q ratio is sound, but the underlying adjustment mechanism may take longer than most equity market investors can tolerate. Mihaljevic agrees, and he does not advocate using the Q ratio as a short-term market timing tool. When the Q ratio reaches extreme levels (below 0.40 or above 1.50), however, he says it offers meaningful predictive insights for long-term investors.
Although he has never (to our knowledge) explicitly cited the Q ratio, Warren Buffett implicitly embraces the concept. Buffett advocates investing in businesses with "wide moats" – companies that have created defensible barriers to entry, making it difficult for existing or potential competitors to replicate their business model. The cost of replacing such a business would be relatively high, and therefore it would have a low, attractively valued Q ratio.
For more information on the Q ratio, see John Mihaljevic's web site, the Manual of Ideas.
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Near Canada, USA (June 13, 2013) – Lib Tech and NOFX have teamed up to create a giveaway of both awesome and nawesome* proportions! *Nawesome: a word made up byRead More
We don't usually post skateboarding videos, but since it's summertime, it's that time of years when here in the office, we try our hand at sucking at skating once again, and we could use some inspiration from the guys that really crush concrete. Plus, these are Lib Tech skateboards and Jesse and Pika Burtner, of Think Thank fame, made this video, and it's really good. So, check out this balls-out skate edit from Lib Tech and Think Thank of Lib Tech's Leg Tour 2012. From Think Thank: Ripping around Washington State and shredding skate parks is never a bad idea. Think Thank filmers Jesse and Pika joined the Lib Skate team and did just that on a hot lap around Eastern Washington and a trip to the Peninsula for this Washington Leg. With the likes of Sky Siljeg, Mikey "L'il Swayze" Swearingen, Chad Fenlon and Edwin Swagerty in tow this was a D3 stomping, high heeled high kick of a good time. Look for more Legs kicking in your zone this summer especially if you're from Vancouver, BC, Colorado or So-cal.Read More
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Lib Tech's newest board design, the Hot Knife C3 BTX, originally slated for the 2013/2014 lineup came out of the hot box early, primed for a limited edition release thisRead More
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Grandstand's Peter Walsh and Paul Rofe wraps up all the action from Tasmania's 91-run belting of South Australia in their One-Day Cup match at the Adelaide Oval.
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Bailey, an overeager border collie, is recruited to scare away birds causing a mess at the National Maritime Museum.
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On every corner of the historic Italian town hit by an earthquake, townsfolk appear to be utterly shocked at the brutality been unleashed from the earth.
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Common thoughts about a standard cruise line experience include bellying up to the buffet, '70s Vegas-like entertainment and non-stop bingo with a few thousand strangers sailing through the Caribbean.
That experience can still be found, but these days, cruise lines are focusing on engaging passengers in a variety of new ways. From a focus on destination immersion to revamped onboard programming, today's cruise experience can be a voyage of learning and self-discovery.
Luxury line Crystal Cruises has a 74-day world cruise coming up this winter. Like other lines offering world cruises, Crystal allows travelers to sign up for what they call "segments" of the world cruise, shorter journeys in specific areas of the world.
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Welcome to World-TEFL.com, the online magazine of The WorldTEFL project. We're here to be the who, what, where, when and why of TEFL and English teaching in Europe, Asia, Latin America and North America. An online magazine with reviews, stories, location reports and resources for English teachers and TEFL trainees alike. As you will see we're still working on the site, the layout, graphics and most importantly the content. We're almost live, not long to go now...
There really is a never ending amount of work going on here, we're going to get heavily caffeinated to try and see what we can accomplish as 2016 dawns.
TEFL Courses & Qualifications
- Start With A TEFL QualificationTEFL Courses and QualificationsTEFL, CELTA, TESOL, TOEFL or TOFU? Which course should you go for?
- 8 Steps To Fulfilling Your Dreams8 Steps To Fulfilling Your DreamsMany people have a dream and plenty of energy but still never seem to get things together to fulfil them.
- Find English Schools For EmploymentFind English Schools For EmploymentCheck out our free directory of English schools to see where in the World you could be working.
- The Art Of TEFL TeachingThe Art Of TEFL Teaching Teaching English a creative art form; a teacher is an artist performing in front of an audience.
Looking For Work In An English School?
- Find English Schools In SpainWith such high unemployment Spanish job hunters have to get competitive. Speaking English is a massive MUST HAVE for any Spaniards CV.
- Find English Schools In England and the UKThere are plenty of English Academies and ESL Schools In England and the UK as English fluency is now a Visa requirement for foreign workers and students.
- Find English Schools In Italy
Florence and Rome are two major destinations for TEFL courses, but once qualified why not head out and work off the beaten track?
- Find English Schools In France
France is a great base for European travel being right in the middle and bordering so many countries. Check out possible employers here.
- Find English Schools In The Czech Republic
English is the de-facto second language in the Czech Republic. Learning English is as common as drinking beer here. Check out the schools list.
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Find English Academies and ESL Schools In Germany for good paying, well respected ESL positions.
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Find English Academies and ESL Schools In Greece and go island hopping on the weekends.
- Find English Schools In Ireland
Work for English Schools In Ireland as a base to see the Emerald Isle.
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Find English Academies and ESL Schools In Malta.
The Life Of A TEFL Teacher
Daddy, what did YOU do in your gap year?
You got it. Lots of personal stories about people who took the leap, choose to take a TEFL course, and then head out into the wild to teach English. Some stayed for weeks or months, some fell in love (literally and figuratively!) and became TEFL course teachers or founded schools of there own. Some traveled the world, learning about different cultures, sampling local beers, and bringing smiles to peoples faces as they went along, while others some were just too overwhelmed by not knowing if those cute little kids are actually swearing at them in Korean. The TEFL journey is a dynamic one, and your about to get your first taste.
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Everything is new right now. We are featuring Barcelona as a TEFL course and English teaching destination, and have a host of funny, incredible, and enlightening articles about experiences in the TEFL world shared by readers just like you who had that spark of inspiration to get up and go.
What's the WorldTEFL Project All About?
Here at World-TEFL, we don�t think you need to see endless photo-shopped students "just like you." You don't need articles on what its like to travel in Barcelona - only to realize halfway through that it's copy-paste from WikiTravel. You definitely don�t need to scroll through countless one line blurbs about the joys of the TEFL experience. Our TEFL magazine is about real people talking about real life adventures and sharing quality information you won't find anywhere else.
TEFL in Spain
Cheap flights from the UK, warm climate (and beaches!), culture, history, a cheaper cos of living and plenty of Spaniards who need to learn English to increase their job prospects. Its the perfect storm, creating a mega destination for the TEFL community. TEFL courses, ESL schools, and a whole TEFL subculture awaits you.
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We've already had many people asking which TEFL courses we're selling or which TEFL school this site belongs to. The answer is none and none. We're totally independent, we don't run courses, we don't sell courses, and we have no partners, owners or family members who run TEFL schools. We're a dynamic online TEFL magazine giving you cool information about the unique worlds you're about to explore. Its the real life, real work, real fun part of TEFL.
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In depth articles and analysis on TEFL in Paris and France are on just around the corner. While we're dreaming about a "strictly business" trip to Paris for a few nights so we can get an adequate handle on the TEFL scene there, you can give us a hand. If you have experience, stories, gossip, or recommendations about TEFL in France, please do let us know!
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Your fully trained, thoroughly pumped, and ready to start teaching. Now you have to find a ESL school. We're in the process of compiling a comprehensive list all the ESL schools world-wide. No guarantee that they're all going to be hiring, but hey, its a good place to start.
What's With The Acronyms? TEFL, ESL, CELTA, DELTA, TESOL, etc.
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If you could draft your top five female celebs, who would they be and in what order?
Noel: Beyoncé, No. 1. Rihanna, No. 2. Kim Kardashian. No. 4, Miley Cyrus, and Mariah Carey.
Len: Rihanna, Beyoncé, Angelina Jolie, and I can't think of anyone else.
Oladipo: I'm a Meagan Good fan, Keke Palmer fan, and of course, the beautiful Miss Beyoncé. I'm a Kelly Rowland fan, and this is going to be a tough fifth one. I wish there was a top ten but my fifth one would have to go to Skylar Diggins. I'm a Skylar Diggins fan.
Larkin: No. 1 overall pick would definitely be Beyoncé. No. 2, I don't know. It's a drop-off after that. Beyoncé is top notch. There's this chick named Ariana Grande. After that, I'd go old school with J. Lo. Next would be Halle Berry. Not as much now, but old school Halle. And Alicia Keys to top it off.
Plumlee: Eva Mendes, Meghan Markle, Angelina Jolie, Anne Hathaway, and Oprah because she has all the money.
I would switch places with Jay-Z. No question. He's just on another level, like that commercial he did during the NBA Finals.
If you were by yourself on an island, what three things would you take with you and why?
Noel: I would take my friend Ricky, my phone, and my charger.
Len: A basketball, a flashlight, and I'm not sure what else.
Oladipo: I would probably take a basketball, my iPad, my cellphone and I would be straight if I need to call someone SOS. I'd be good to get off the island, so that's all I need.
Larkin: A basketball, my phone, and some J's. I love shoes.
Zeller: I would need a machete, a big tarp to make my house a little bit easier, and some string.
Plumlee: I would take straight survival gear and then I would take a Bible.
If you could only keep one album for the rest of your life, which one would it be?
Noel: Probably J. Cole's new album Born Sinner.
Len: Probably Drake's album. Take Care was a pretty good album.
Oladipo: That's tough. I'll take it back. I like old school hip hop, like Biggie and 2Pac. That Biggie Ready To Die, I can't live without that definitely. The crazy thing is that I was kind of late coming on to Biggie. I didn't start listening to him until I was 13, 14, so ever since then I just fell in love with him and that album too.
Larkin: What was Drake's last album? Take Care. I got to.
Zeller: I'm a country music fan, so probably anything by Kenny Chesney.
If you could switch places with one celebrity, who would it be and why?
Noel: Jay-Z. I mean he's not just a rapper. He's got a lot of power in this world.
Len: Probably Leonardo Dicaprio. I like his acting and he makes pretty good movies.
Larkin: Jay-Z. Money, Power, and Beyoncé.
Plumlee: I'm not trying to sound narcissistic, but I don't know if I would want to trade with anyone because I'm enjoying coming up. I don't want to be up there already.
Oladipo: I would switch places with Jay-Z. No question. He's just on another level, like that commercial he did during the NBA Finals. Just to live the life one day would be pretty cool. Plus, Beyoncé would be my wife, so I'd be straight [Laughs].


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Black Mesa Source vs. Half-Life
Screenshot Comparison
by Nicholas Laborde
©2012 Nicholas Laborde
If you're a gamer of substantial experience, the past few years may make you believe in miracles.
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Article by TheBrickster 11/27/08
Ahoy Maties! It's been a great year for Lego with a number of outstanding City sets, Indiana Jones, and the highlight of the year, the early release of the new 2009 Pirates theme. For the Lego Pirate fans that live in the United States, many Toys R Us stores have the complete Pirate 2009 line-up, and what a great thought considering Christmas is just 27 days away.
The Collection
The Pirates 2009 theme offers a nice collection of sets from Impulse to "Big Ship" providing buyers with a variety of different sets and price-points to choose from. Of course, if you're any "die-hard" Lego Pirate fan, you will soon find yourself with the complete collection with even multiples of the smaller sets.
- 8396 Soldier's Arsenal - 17 pieces (Impulse)
- 8397 Pirate Survival - 16 pieces (Impulse)
- 6239 Cannon Battle – 45 pieces
- 6240 Kraken Attackin' – 78 pieces
- 6241 Loot Island – 142 pieces
- 6242 Soldier's Fort – 367 pieces
- 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty – 592 pieces
- 6253 Shipwreck Hideout - 310 pieces
Lego really did an outstanding job with the new Pirate minifigs. This time around, what makes them extra special is the two-sided torsos. For this first wave of sets, there are two distinct opposing forces, the red-coated Imperial Guards, and marauding Pirates.
Imperial Guards
A total of six different Imperial Guards and variations are contained in the eight-set Pirate collection. Unfortunately, one minifig (third from left), makes itself into the majority of the sets creating a number of "clones". A total of 11 Imperials are contained in all the sets. The Imperial minifigs have three different types of hats including the Bicorner, Tricorner, and Shako. This time around, the Shako is printed with a gold emblem and red top feather for added detail. All of the Imperials have blue Epaulettes, with the exception of the blue-coated Imperial commander found in 6242 Soldier's Fort. His is red.
Imperial Guards & Backside of Torso
The Pirates outnumber the Imperials at a total of 15 for the eight-set collection. Out of these 15 Pirates, 13 are unique with only Brickbeard, the Pirate captain, duplicated in three of the sets. Three of the additional Pirates from 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty are not pictured. The highlight of the Pirates is the new female pirate with green torso and eye patch. She's a real "beaut". All of the new pirates, with the exception of Brickbeard, have sleeveless shirts and vests with yellow arms. Unfortunately, only dark green and blue hat rags (or scarves) are used, but this does allow one to create two factions of pirates. In addition, one of the minifigs that I've labeled a pirate is a castaway contained in 6241 Loot Island. He has a nice long grey beard and sad face expressing his discontent with the small island.
Additional Minifigs
Two additional minifigs are included within the Pirate theme, both contained in 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty. These include the white dressed Imperial queen/princess and a mermaid used as part of the ship's bow. These minifigs and the pirate wench bring a nice female element to the new Pirates theme.
Set Variety
Lego did an excellent job in offering a wide collection of different types of sets in this first wave. Pirates can hop aboard the flagship of the collection, 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty in search of lost treasure. If any of the pirates have to walk the plank, they may find themselves marooned on 6241 Loot Island; but they can cook a fish while they polish their gems from 8397 Pirate Survival. For additional adventure, they can build a makeshift raft and venture out to sea in 6240 Kraken Attackin', but beware the "Little Kraken". The pirates have the perfect place to hide on a nearby island in 6253 Shipwreck Hideout. During all of the pirate adventure, the Imperials can organize their assault from 6242 Soldier's Fort, building up their army with 8396 Soldier's Arsenal and 6239 Cannon Battle. With these numerous types of sets on land and sea, children (and AFOL) have an endless possibility of imaginary play.
Unique Pieces (Not Necessarily New)
The new Pirates theme offers an abundance of unique pieces including but not limited to the new metallic painted shooting cannon, a great piece for those of us from the U.S. that never had a shooting cannon. With the new "metallic grey pearl" color, the cannon look terrific. For those wanting to stock up on the cannon, 6239 Cannon Battle is the perfect set. The new theme also includes some great minifig accessories including a dynamite stick and banana contained in 6242 Soldier's Fort. I also love the gold, blue, and red epaulettes, esp. the gold one used for Brickbeard. A new fish has been added to the theme, this one with an open mouth that allows it to be attached to a pole/stick, as contained in 8397 Pirate Survival. In addition, a new multi-colored parrot provides nice tropical colors for island scenes.
Shooting Cannon
Unique Pieces
The new theme also introduces a new color for the classic 5x14 boat, dark blue. For those of you who dislike the new color, 6242 Soldier's Fort does contain one in brown. The dark blue boats appear to be for the Imperials while the brown is for the Pirates, based upon boxart. Paddles for these boats are white and brown.
Imperial Blue Boat & Brown Pirate Boat
One of the nicest elements of Pirates 2009 is the new tan base plate found in 6241 Loot Island. The base plate serves as a sand mound representing an island. Its middle section is open allowing one to place an 8x8 vignette-sized plate in its center. The small pit inside makes a great place to store pirate loot. It will be interesting to see what new creations others will make utilizing this new piece.
Island Base Plate
Imperial and Pirate Flags
It's great to see the use of the old classic cannon insignia on the Imperial flags, but the Pirate skull and crossbones is a bit different. The new skull and crossbones has a Jolly Roger that has a larger top skull section giving it a more cartoon-like appearance. I hope the clips of the smaller flags hold together better than the old ones from the Classic Pirate collection.
The Kraken
Set 6240 Kraken Attackin' introduces a new dark red/maroon octopus that serves as a Kraken to attack pirates aboard the masted raft. The Kraken has been criticized for being too small to be a creature of formidable attack. Options could have been to create a larger sea creature like the dragon in the new Castle theme, or a brick-built creation similar to that of the Vikings theme. If one considers that the Kraken is "just a large octopus", rather than a huge sea creature from the depths of the ocean, it isn't too bad.
Theme Colors
Pirates 2009 offer a nice selection of colors including many Earth-tone colors like browns, grays, tan, and white. Accent colors include a splash of gold and red. Unlike Imperial forts found in the Classic Pirate theme, 6242 Soldier's Fort delivers a nice combination of white, tan, and brown, with no yellow (except for a single banana). The Earth-tone colors work exceptionally well for 6253 Shipwreck Hideout giving the set a "more natural" look. 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty is mostly brown, black, tan, and gold, with bright red and white striped sails, two bearing a large Jolly Roger. I'm surprised the new dark blue color was not used as "water plates", but rather Lego stayed somewhat true to the classic color scheme in keeping regular blue. Dark blue is used for a sloped rooftop in 6242 Soldier's Fort. Overall, the colors were nicely combined to create a more realistic palette to the theme.
Modular Construction
Set 6242 Soldier's Fort offers a nice modular construction design that allows one to attach sections of buildings and walls with two technic beams. It will certainly be great if Lego continues to expand this building method and offer additional add-ons to future pirate sets.
6242 Modular Construction
6192 Pirate Construction Set
Special mention must be made to a new Pirate set not included within the theme. Targeted for a younger audience, set 6192 Pirate Construction set is more along the "basic creator" variety and utilizes mostly standard bricks. The set does offer one exclusive blue-torso minifig not contained within any of the eight-set collection.
6192 Basic Pirates and Exclusive Pirate Minifig
Set Reviews
With special thanks to all of the individuals who were kind enough to share early image reviews of Pirates 2009, Eurobricks has pictures of the complete line-up. The following reviews and comments can be found for each set:
8396 Soldier's Arsenal & 8397 Pirate Survival: NewRight
6239 Cannon Battle, 6240 Kraken Attackin': TheBrickster
6241 Loot Island & 6242 Soldier's Fort: Lego12
6243 Brickbeard's Bounty: Svelte_Corps
6253 Shipwreck Hideout: Moose and TheBrickster
6192 Basic Pirate Construction Set: TheBrickster
Note: If I've failed to mention/miss a review, please forgive the oversight.
Eurobricks Rating
With polls for each of the Eurobricks' reviews, an analysis of the ratings based on the 1 to 5 point scale was performed. As of November 27, 2008, this is how Eurobricks' pirate fans rank each of the sets. Based on the polls; surprisingly, no set scored in the 90 percentile category. The highest ranked set was 6243 Brickbeard's Bounty at 89.7%, the "flagship" of the new theme. The small impulse set, 8396 Soldier's Arsenal was the 2nd highest ranked set at 88.4%. 6253 Shipwreck Hideout was the second largest set ranked at 87.4%. The rest of the scores as well as the number of voters appear on the graph:
Eurobricks' Polls
My Rating
All things considered, if I were to go out today and buy just a few of the sets, I would start with 6242 Soldier's Fort that surprisingly was only rated an 82.3% (my personal favorite of the collection), followed by 6253 Shipwreck Hideout (rated 87.4%). To help build my Imperial army, I would pick up a few of 6239 Cannon Battle sets because I really like the cannon. Between these three sets, they offer a great amount of diversity and play to really create some fun pirate adventures.
Opportunities for Improvement
I have only a few complaints over the new theme. 1) Although the gold chests contained in a few of the sets are a nice change, I still prefer brown over gold. I was surprised to find a brown chest in 6242 Soldier's Fort. 2) When trying to attach the upper mouth/snout of the crocodile contained in 6241 Loot Island, the piece was so hard to fit into the main crocodile body piece, the mouth showed white stress marks once attached. This is poor quality on the part of Lego. 3) The multiple use of the face of the Imperial soldier contained in 8396 Soldier's Arsenal is too redundant. I think a more standard face would have been a better option, esp. for 8396 which will most certainly be used as an army-builder. 4) As mentioned above, the Kraken is too small. Pirate fans like their Krakens big! 5) More palm trees are needed. With the entire collection of eight sets, only one palm tree is included in 6242 Soldier's Fort. Surprisingly, 6253 Shipwreck Hideout has none. 6) The new Indiana Jones crate appears in the theme more than classic-style barrels. I prefer barrels, but would enjoy seeing a better balance of both.
Future of the Theme
I can't wait to see what new sets will be added to the 2009 Pirates theme. I'm sure we'll be seeing some sort of Imperial ship, and perhaps the expansion of the modular 6242 Soldier's Fort. I'm really looking forward to adding more walls and buildings to the fort. Another faction of soldiers like Spanish Armada or Blue-Coat Soldiers would be nice, not to mention some adventure with a large Islanders set. Whatever the set, I'm sure the continuation of the new Pirates theme will be welcomed.
I'm a big Adventurers and Indiana Jones fan who also likes the historic themes like Castle and Pirates. Unfortunately, I really missed out during a long dark-age period when collecting Lego was not something that I would be proud to admit. I only received a few Pirate sets as a gift choosing not to buy any on the store shelves. Although I really missed out on the great Classic Pirate sets, I think Lego did a fantastic job at creating the new Pirates 2009 theme. Lego stayed true to its building style and pieces, while still introducing new colors and elements. The theme is close enough to the old classic collection that its sets might integrate well for those individuals with an older collection. With more Indiana Jones sets, the introduction of the Farm sub-theme, and potential for more Castle sets including 10193 (Medieval Market Village), Pirates 2009 is certainly an exciting theme that will appeal to AFOL and the kids who enjoyed Pirates of the Caribbean. Good luck finding the sets at a store near you!
Eurobricks: Classic-Pirates.com
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Wiregrass Choppers is a motorcycle shop on the surface, but Tuesday afternoon authorities dug a little deeper and found quite the surprise.
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What did they find?
A suspicious pole standing from the floor to the ceiling, dozens of liquor bottles, cases of beer, and 3 gallons of moonshine which can be particularly dangerous to the public.
"The major concern is how it's distilled and made. You are at risk for Lead Poisoning.
It's made out in the woods and things could get in and cause problems for different people." says Hall.
The store owner- 34 year old Donald Lashley of Slocomb is responsible for this wet fiasco in a dry county.
He turned himself and is charged with possession of prohibited beverages, possession of illegally manufactured alcohol, and failure to pay on a previous "theft by deception" charge.
"I started getting a few complaints about this place, and really didn't believe it at first. But as you can see, it's a very unusual set up for a place in a little town of Hartford, Alabama." Says Geneva County Sheriff Greg Ward.
A Wiregrass Choppers employee who wishes to remain anonymous says Lashley was writing his employees bad checks and they didn't know about anything going on in that back room.
"I have no idea what they were doing; it will not be going on anymore." Says Sheriff Ward
A Geneva County investigator says Lashley could be facing more charges later this week after some interviews are conducted.
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ABC board officials say that since Geneva County was voted a dry county last month, they will be actively working in the area to make sure liquor laws are enforced.


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Gov. Rick Snyder plans Wednesday to propose tougher education requirements new Michigan teachers must meet before they can serve in the classroom.
The Republican governor will announce the proposal Wednesday morning in an address on improving education from preschool through college at the United Way for Southeastern Michigan office in Detroit.
Under Snyder's proposal, education majors would have to pass their basic skills and subject matter tests before they could do their student teaching. Now, they can take the tests after they student teach.
The governor also would like the Michigan universities that offer teaching degrees to require more instruction and student teaching time, as the University of Michigan and Michigan State University now do. Both schools put education majors through five years of classes and student teaching before they're awarded a degree.
Education majors also would have to get higher scores on their certification tests in order to be allowed to teach. Illinois and Indiana have raised the level students must achieve to pass, and Snyder wants Michigan to do the same.
Other changes he plans to propose will involve giving excellent teachers more pay and other rewards so they can remain in teaching rather than going into administration to make more money. Top teachers would be designated as master teachers with responsibilities for mentoring new teachers and improving student learning.
Deborah Loewenberg Ball, dean of the University of Michigan's School of Education, said five years ago her university began to focus more on teaching students how to succeed in the classroom rather than just know their subject matter and be able to pass college tests.
Some responsibilities for improving the quality of education will fall on universities, which also will be responsible for helping education majors who fail to meet the new standards. The Michigan Department of Education and State Board of Education will be responsible for raising the cutoff scores for certification and setting new requirements for education colleges to meet.
State Board of Education member John Austin, a Democrat, said the board is encouraged that the Republican governor wants to make sure the best possible teachers are in Michigan's classrooms.
Snyder's education address will be similar to one he gave last month on changes he wants to see local governments embrace, including getting workers to pay more for benefits and finding more operating efficiencies. State lawmakers will get copies of his plan as he gives it.
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Russia's Top Online Retailer Secures $100 Million Funding
OZON.ru, Russia's leading online retailer, and described as the country's Amazon, has closed a $100 million round, the Moscow-based company announced today.
It is the largest private investment the Russian eCommerce market has seen to date.
Existing investors Index Ventures and ru-net Tld—an investor in Yandex—are joined by new investors including Rakuten, the major Japanese e-tailer, and Swiss Equity Fund, Alpha Associates.
According to Maelle Gavet, the French 33-year-old ex-Boston Consulting Group and now CEO, the decision by the two original investors to stay in rather than cash out "is a huge vote of confidence" in the company that was founded in St Petersburg in 1998. OZON Group had a turnover of $137 million in 2010, delivering 2.1 million orders to its 5.2 million registered users.
Like Amazon, OZON grew from being an online bookshop. Today, OZON.ru also offers music, videos and films, household electronics, sporting goods and children's products to the Russian speaking Internet.
"We sell a few goods into Germany, U.S. and Israel as well as to the other CIS [Commonwealth of Independent States] countries," she said. "But our main focus is on Russia."
Unlike Amazon, though, OZON has had to build its own distribution network, says Ms. Gavet. "Amazon relies on UPS. We have had to build our own courier network," she said. Given that the Russian Federation is the largest country in the world and stretches some 8,000 km across, that is a non-trivial problem.
"We employ about 1,100 people," she said. "About two-thirds are in fulfillment."
Much of the $100million will be spent on logistics, she said, increasing the number of pick-up points from the current 1,000 to 3,000.
"We have a network of places where consumers can go to pick up their goods," explained Ms. Gavet. "Unlike in the west, couriers are not common in Russia. Instead people are used to going to their local collection point. It is more convenient for them as they know the goods will be there and they don't have to wait at home for the delivery."
OZON already has the largest e-commerce distribution center in Eastern Europe, the $3.5 million 8,000 square meters center in the Russian city of Tver.
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In a report earlier this year, analyst Sasha Afanasieva wrote:
The speed of Internet growth in Russia is astonishing. Five years ago, the Russian Internet audience was behind the majority of European countries—at just over 10 million it was less than that of the Netherlands (11 million), Spain (12 million), Italy (16 million) and less than half of the French audience (24 million). Since then, Russian Internet penetration has grown from 9% to 43%, with Internet users estimated at c.60 million—it is now the second largest audience in Europe after Germany (65 million). An additional 47 million users are in the remaining countries of the CIS, forecast to grow to 130 million by 2013. As a result, the Russian-speaking Internet audience is one of the largest in the world.
However the report highlighted some of the problems with conducting business within Russia, including the perception of business risk, the protection of intellectual property rights, and a perception that Russia's tax system is not always transparent.


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David Bowie, "The Next Day" (due out in March): Rock's legedary Thin White Duke released his most recent album of new music 10 years ago. For "The Next Day," he has re-teamed with producer Tony Visconti.
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Alright, ladies…it's about time to put away our sundresses, flip flops and shorts and trade them in for items a little bit warmer with the fall season fast approaching. I know it is crazy to think about since we are currently in the middle of a heat wave, but we all know how St. Louis weather is so we need to start preparing ASAP! Personally, this is one of my favorite times of year because as summer comes to an end there is still a ton of things to look forward to. Bonfires, hunting, football games and much more are just around the corner. I can almost feel that crisp autumn air…
As you pack away your clothes until next year, I know what you're thinking…"I have nothing to wear this fall." So, let's talk about some new options for your fall wardrobe.
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Flannel button shirts are the perfect top for a night at a bonfire. They offer a bit of warmth but if it's not enough throwing on an extra layer would not be too bulky. Natural Reflections have countless flannel button ups come in a variety of different colors and patterns.
Layering is a must for the fall. Take a plain long sleeve t-shirt, add a vest on top and you've gone from simple to casual cute in no time. You can do the same with jackets and you can even layer the flannel shirts we just talked about. Pick colors that accent each other, maybe even add some jewelry to enhance those colors and you can't go wrong.
If you'd like to wear dresses, there a tons of long-sleeved style dresses. And you can always add a pair of leggings and boots. You won't have to worry about the cold air striking your legs because the leggings and the boots create a warm barrier.
Brands like Under Armour and The North Face have released some adorable, but sporty hoodies and jackets that are great for the fall also. Some even have camo accents. I am a huge fan of these because they are not only cute, but who doesn't love the feeling of a soft hoodie? You have a place to shove your hands when the cold is too much and a hood to protect your ears from the harsh air.
As the summer comes to an end, don't fret. I love the warmth and sunshine too, but embrace fall! Go shopping for some fun new fall outfits and you'll be anxiously awaiting that first bon fire. Keep these tips in mind while you're shopping, but explore and do what's comfortable for you. Then share with us your ideas….what are your favorite fall styles?
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Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Colonel Stanley Wolfe
Biographical Sketch
Scope and Content
The collection was donated to the Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center by Colonel Stanley Wolfe in 1968
Biographical Sketch
Colonel Stanley Wolfe was born in
Following the armistice, the 37th was reorganized
and Wolfe was made supply officer. In 1936, following the reorganization of the
112th, Wolfe was promoted to the rank of major. At the outbreak of
WWII, he helped prepare
Wolfe married Margaret Bowlus in 1915. She died in 1928. Two
years later, Wolfe married Ruth Atyeo of
Scope and Content
The bulk of the collection is comprised of black and white
photographic prints preserved by Wolfe from his military service along the
border near
Also included in the collection are miscellaneous
invitations; military manuals, WWII era newspaper clippings from the
Ac. 1868
1. Black and white photographic prints of 6th Ohio National Guard on the Mexican Border, dtd. 1916 (41)
2. Unidentified black and white prints of American troops and ships, dtd.1917
3. Identified loose black and white prints from
4. Miscellaneous Invitations
5. WWII documents
6. WWII newspaper clippings
7. Series of approximately 75, identified, black and white 4
inch by 5 inch photographs of
8. Regulations for the Army of the
9. A Manual for Courts-Martial, Courts of Inquiry, and of Other Procedures Under Military Law, 1917


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News about the health and beauty of the natural world that sustains us.
By Richard Hilderman, Ph.D.
Carbon Cycle, Carbon Dioixide Emissions, Fossil Fuels, Runaway Greenhouse, Richard Hilderman
As we discussed in my first posting, carbon dioxide helps stabilize the planet's temperature, but increasing the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide will increase the global temperature. Over millions of years Earth has been able to regulate the level of atmospheric carbon dioxide through the carbon cycle. The burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and oil, in our factories, power plants and cars has disrupted this balance so that higher levels of carbon dioxide accumulate in the atmosphere. To appreciate the impact our burning of fossil fuels is placing on the planet we need to understand how the Earth recycles carbon dioxide through the carbon cycle.
The carbon cycle refers to the flow of carbon between the atmosphere, rocks, oceans and biosphere (all of Earth's life forms). Each of these is part of a reservoir which contains all the carbon on the planet. The carbon cycle is composed of two reservoirs: a long-term and a short-term. By circulating carbon through these interconnected reservoirs the planet regulates the level of atmospheric carbon dioxide.
The long-term reservoir contains about 99.9 percent of the total carbon which is found mainly in rocks and fossil fuels and takes up to millions of years to recycle carbon dioxide. In the long-term reservoir atmospheric carbon dioxide reacts with water and minerals in rocks to form calcium bicarbonate which enters rivers and ends up in the ocean where it becomes shells of various marine organisms. When these organisms die the shells accumulate on the ocean floor and are eventually transformed into rocks and petroleum. Over millions of years this transformed material is buried at depths of thousands of feet and the heat and pressure melts the rocks and converts the carbonate back to carbon dioxide. Some of these rocks become part of volcanoes and the carbonate is released as carbon dioxide via volcanic eruptions.
Carbon dioxide is also removed from the atmosphere by plants and the burial of dead plant matter. In swamps this material is transformed into coal and in river deltas the material is converted into carbonaceous shale.
In the short-term reservoir, carbon is stored in the atmosphere, oceans and biosphere with the ocean containing the largest amount of carbon. It takes months to centuries to recycle carbon dioxide through the short-term reservoir. The ocean is the primary regulator of atmospheric carbon dioxide in the short-term reservoir because atmospheric and ocean carbon dioxide are in chemical equilibrium. If there is an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide there is a corresponding increase in oceanic carbon dioxide and vice versa. There are two main ways in the short-term reservoir that carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and enters the ocean.
In the first mechanism, atmospheric carbon dioxide enters the ocean by the growth and death of plants, animals and microbes. Secondly, atmospheric carbon dioxide is dissolved in the ocean which helps maintain a stable pH for life.
In the carbon cycle, carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and converted to fossil fuels and rocks which are components of the long-term reservoir. Eventually the carbon dioxide in the long-term reservoir enters the ocean and atmosphere and becomes part of the short-term reservoir through volcanic eruptions and melting of rocks.
The crux of our current dilemma is that the drilling of oil and the mining of coal and their use as an energy source has disrupted the natural balance between the long-term and short-term reservoirs. When we burn fossil fuels, over half of the carbon dioxide enters the ocean and the rest stays in the atmosphere1. This disrupts the long term carbon balance because carbon dioxide can't be transferred from the atmosphere back into the long-term reservoir fast enough. It is estimated that it will take up to hundreds of thousands of years to remove this excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere1.
What has been the effect of disrupting this natural balance? Preindustrial revolution levels of carbon dioxide were 285 ppm. But, in 2006 the level was 385 ppm2and it is currently increasing by 2 ppm per year3! The 2006 level of atmospheric carbon dioxide is substantially higher than any time in the past 800,000 years3! Over the past 100 years, global temperature has increased 1.8o F4. In recent decades the increase in global temperature per decade is much faster than in earlier decades of the 20th Century. In the past three decades the temperature has increased 1.4o F4! The first eight months of 2010 matched 1998 as the hottest January to August period on record5! Some people believe that the disruption of this natural carbon balance could lead to a "runaway greenhouse" in which so much carbon dioxide accumulates in the atmosphere as to create a global temperature unable to support life.
There are several natural feedback factors that will amplify a "runaway greenhouse" and increase the probability that the planet will reach a tipping point where the current gradual global temperature increase will be replaced by an abrupt and significant increase in global temperature. My next posting will address some of the feedback factors.
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3 December 2010 Trailblazers launch campaign for accessible cinemas
Trailblazers have launched an investigation to review the accessibility of the cinema industry today.
In December 2009, we published our Calling Time report. Pubs, clubs, cinemas, theatres, sports grounds and leisure centres were put under the spotlight as Trailblazers revealed concerns and highlighted ways to overcome barriers to access.
Trailblazers know going to the cinema is not a physically demanding pastime and disabled people should enjoy the same experience as their non-disabled friends when watching a film.
However, Trailblazers have highlighted numerous examples where this is not the case. Access to the building, seating and viewing can be a challenge and in extreme cases, individuals have been branded fire risks.
We now need you to share your cinematic experiences by completing a survey that will play an essential part in shaping the project, which will culminate in the production of a documentary put together by by Trailblazers campaigners.
The documentary will highlight the barriers but also present solutions and examples of good practice for other providers to follow.
How to get involved
Visit a cinema, watch some films, complete some surveys, write a blog and get involved in the documentary!
To find out more, contact Bobby Ancil or Tanvi Vyas for more information.
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Resources root
All api requests to the current version of Gilt APIs begin with
Store keys
Any time a store is referred to in the API documentation, there are four possible values to match the four stores currently on Gilt.com. These stores are:
women: for the Women's store
men: for the Men's store
kids: for the Baby & Kids store
home: for the Home store
Active sales
This method returns a list of active sales.
Example request for all current active sales:
curl "https://api.gilt.com/v1/sales/active.json?apikey=abcdefghi123abcdefghi123abcdefghi123"
The response will be a sale list object.
Sales can be scoped to a specific store by nesting the store identifier. Example request for all current active sales in the
women store:
curl "https://api.gilt.com/v1/sales/women/active.json?apikey=abcdefghi123abcdefghi123abcdefghi123"
Active sales that have products available will return a list of product IDs, which can be used with any available product methods.
Upcoming sales
This method returns a list of upcoming sales. If a store is specified, the returned list will only include sales from that store.
Example request for all upcoming sales:
curl "https://api.gilt.com/v1/sales/upcoming.json?apikey=abcdefghi123abcdefghi123abcdefghi123"
The response will be a sale list object.
Sales can be scoped to a specific store by nesting the store identifier. Example request for all current active sales in the
women store:
curl "https://api.gilt.com/v1/sales/women/upcoming.json?apikey=abcdefghi123abcdefghi123abcdefghi123"
Active sales that have products available will return a list of product IDs, which can be used with any available product methods.
Sale detail
Information about a single sale can be retrieved by requesting the API resource provided by the
sale field. This endpoint will only return data for as long as the sale is active or upcoming. Example request:
curl "https://api.gilt.com/v1/sales/women/spring-just-arou-108/detail.json?apikey=abcdefghi123abcdefghi123abcdefghi123"
The response will be a sale detail object.
Note: sale details for upcoming sales will not contain products data until the sale become active (i.e. goes live).
Product details
This method provides detailed information about a product currently on sale. Information provided is cached and may not reflect live information. The amount by which it is cached may change to ensure maximum API availability; this may mean that information such as whether an item is out of stock will appear inaccurate for a few minutes. Example:
curl "https://api.gilt.com/v1/products/147555589/detail.json?apikey=abcdefghi123abcdefghi123abcdefghi123"
The response will be a product detail object.
Product categories
This endpoint returns a list of all categories assigned to products that are currently available via the API. This list could be used to filter products after downloading them. Example:
curl "https://api.gilt.com/v1/products/categories.json?apikey=abcdefghi123abcdefghi123abcdefghi123"
The response will be a product categories object.
Product search
With the search endpoint you can search for products that are currently available on sale based on the following parameters:
q(*required*) full text search in the product description
store: wether
brand: full text search on the brand name
color: a color group like
miscellaneous(for mixed colors)
gender: wether
size: a size key (see below)
rows: used for pagination, how many rows to return on each search (maximum allowed is 100)
start: used for pagination, skips the passed number of products when returning the results
gender and
size parameters can be specified multiple times in the query string to search for multiple value (inclusion).
Size keys
The value for the
size parameter depends on the kind of product your looking for, the following endpoint provides the size key codes you'll need to search for the products available on sale:
curl "https://api.gilt.com/v1/products/sizes.json?apikey=abcdefghi123abcdefghi123abcdefghi123"
You can find an example of the output in the data structures section.
Search for a queen size bed:
curl "https://api.gilt.com/v1/products?q=bed&size=Be%3AKing&apikey=abcdefghi123abcdefghi123abcdefghi123"
Search for a blue or red shirt in the men store:
curl "https://api.gilt.com/v1/products?q=shirt&color=blue&color=red&store=men&apikey=abcdefghi123abcdefghi123abcdefghi123"
Search for a summer sandal size 8 in the women store:
curl "https://api.gilt.com/v1/products?q=summer+sandal&store=women&size=WoSh%3A8&apikey=abcdefghi123abcdefghi123abcdefghi123"


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Going Abroad
Our Student Contributors
Thinking of going abroad sometime while you're at U of T? You're in luck! The University has a wide array of options available for students to learn and explore course material outside of the country.
First, there's the summer abroad program that allows students to complete a U of T credit in another country. There are small class sizes and everything is taught in English, by a U of T professor at the host university. My coworker has been abroad twice already and her favourite part of this experience was being able to immerse herself within the new culture and language, while also being surrounded by a group of other students from U of T. This made the experience less overwhelming for her, especially as a first-time traveller.
When trying to find a program for this summer, the summer abroad courses that worked into my degree were not offered at times that fit my schedule. So I tried the Centre for International Exchange (CIE). What's cool about the CIE is that they have so many different affiliations with universities around the world. It's different than the summer abroad program because it is up to you to do all the research. As I am finding out, the process is very long. There are so many things you don't think about, such as researching professors, dealing with time changes, finding housing, booking flights, getting an international visa, applying for health insurance…the list goes on and on. It helped me to have a list of things that I had to complete, along with a list of deadlines. This way, I was able to complete each part of the process on time.
Some more tips? Make sure you pick a program and a school that interests you. I chose the University of California, Berkeley because of their great anthropology program, world-renowned professors, reputation as a public university and background in social justice, as well as the location of course! By knowing what you want, it can help to ensure that you are getting the most out of your experience and that it's not just another vacation. Whether your purpose for going is to experience a new culture, perfect a second language or take a course that interests you, make sure you know what you want to get out of this experience.
There are also a ton of scholarships available for students from both the University of Toronto, host institutions and outside funding. Make sure to look into all of your options and get all of the details (such as payment deadlines…) before applying. Remember that dealing with other universities takes time, especially when there are different languages and time zones to consider. Have patience, try something new and get ready for an adventure!


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'Towards Zero' Lecture tour reaches Northern Ireland
James Kearney, UNA-UK Peace and Security Programmes Manager, addressed a meeting of UNA-Northern Ireland in Belfast on 28 January 2013. His talk, 'New Nuclear Realities' – part of the Towards Zero nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation programme lecture series – covered a wide range of nuclear issues, including the politics surrounding nuclear disarmament, the developments and debate in recent years in the UK and the current initiatives and programmes undertaken by UNA-UK, including those pertaining to the issues of Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Europe and The Comprehensive Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT).
The meeting was well attended and attracted a varied audience that included local NGOs, school and university students, lecturers and the business community, who appreciated the presentation of these complex issues – something that was clearly demonstrated by a lively and productive question and answer session. Here the audience raised further points of debate and discussion, including the implications of retaining Trident should Scotland achieve independence after the referendum in 2014, the apparent enormous expense that a nuclear capability must entail, and the perceived lack of emphasis in the nuclear debate of the far-reaching effects to the environment should a nuclear war break out.
A final question from a pupil of Methodist College Belfast and Model UN enthusiast – Rory Copeland, whose report on Methodist College Belfast/Wallace High School Model United Nations 2013 can be found below – focused on what would be necessary for a country, or alliance of countries, to take the first step and become an example to the world in relinquishing nuclear weapons. Members of the audience were left in no doubt of the vital work undertaken by UNA-UK and UNAs worldwide in pursuing this and other nuclear issues at a political level. For UNA in NI, this branch meeting emphasised the importance of UNA-UK's on-going engagement with the grass roots of the organisation, both increasing general awareness of this extremely important subject and promoting the Towards Zero programme. James Kearney's lecture tour of UNA branches and Universities continues through until the summer of 2013.
Report by UNA Northern Ireland
If you would like to learn more about Towards Zero, contact James Kearney, at email@example.com or on 020 7766 3446.


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Shelby Latino, a weekend meteorologist for WCBI in Columbus, Mississippi, made this incredible radar-themed cake. The cake shows a tornado-producing supercell thunderstorm on weather radar complete with a 3D volumetric display of the storm, which is pretty much the best dessert you could ever make for a weather geek.
Latino says she made the 3D components of the cake with Rice Krispies and fondant.
[Image via RennyV on Twitter; cake by the incredibly talented Shelby Latino]


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British comic legend Eddie Izzard is bringing his curious brand of stand-up back to America, and he'll be making a stop in Poughkeepsie on Feb. 16.
The Bardavon announced Tuesday an Izzard show for 8 p.m. Feb. 16.
Izzard is considered to be one of Great Britain's top stand-up comedians of all-time, delivering smart and side-splitting monologue, twisting norms and ethics in the process. He's known as a descendant of the "Monty Python" style, his sets laced with acerbic wit He's also known to dress in drag, making a worldwide name for himself by blurring gender lines on stage.
Tickets are $60 and go on sale at 11 a.m. Dec. 18 to Bardavon members, then Dec. 21 to the public. Call the Bardavon at 473-2072 or visit at 35 Market St., Poughkeepsie. Tickets also will be available at Ticketmaster (1-800-745-3000).
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Dr. Robert G. Marshall, age 91, of Ithaca, NY and formerly of St. Michaels and Easton, MD passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Beechtree Care Center in Ithaca.
Archive for March, 2010
Dr. Robert G. MarshallTuesday, March 30th, 2010
Barbara R. LavineSunday, March 28th, 2010
Barbara R. Lavine, age 73, of Mill Street, Freeville, NY passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010 at the Cortland Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Elizabeth (Betty) Cushing Griffin AllingerSaturday, March 27th, 2010
On March 27, 2010 Betty Cushing Griffin Allinger went to be with our Lord. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family at Hospicare in Ithaca, New York.
Vincent C. AdinolfiFriday, March 19th, 2010
Vincent C. Adinolfi, age 69, of Dryden, NY, formerly of Newburgh, NY, died Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca.
Charles Peter WalshFriday, March 12th, 2010
Charles Peter Walsh, age 82, of 41 Yellow Barn Road, Freeville, NY passed away Friday, March 12, 2010.
Edward Stanley WitkoFriday, March 12th, 2010
Edward Stanley Witko, age 88, of Dryden, NY, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010, at the Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca.
Russ KowalskiFriday, March 12th, 2010
Russ Kowalski, 58, of Dryden, passed away on Friday, March 12, at Cayuga Medical Center.
Steven J. BarnesWednesday, March 10th, 2010
Steven J. Barnes, age 54, of 6 Willow Drive, Freeville, NY passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at University Hospital after suffering a stroke on March 1st.
Christopher Allen "Woodie" WoodWednesday, March 10th, 2010
Christopher Allen "Woodie" Wood, age 52, of 297 Ringwood Road, Freeville, NY
passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at the Hospicare Residence.
David Robert Chrysler, Sr.Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
David Robert Chrysler, Sr., age 62, of Ithaca, NY passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family on Tuesday, March 9, 2010.


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In the space of thirty two pages, Richard Dawkins summarily
refutes, to his own satisfaction, two thousand years worth of arguments for the
existence of God. His treatment of each of the arguments is so cursory that it
would take a good deal more than thirty pages to begin to explain how Christian
philosophers have understood these arguments. For Christians who have read and
been dismayed by Dawkins' The God
Delusion, I can offer three sorts of consolation.
"I not only think that we will tamper with Mother
Nature, I think Mother wants us to." --
Willard Gaylin, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons
Most parents want
what is best for their children. But sometimes choosing what is best for them isn't


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Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 12:41 am
Post subject: Tired of getting neg test
My husband (26) and I (23) have been trying for a baby for 6 months now and it's gets stressful and upsetting when we get a neg test result every month. What could we do to up it chances and how long before really start worring that we can't have babies???
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2013 3:08 pm
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You are both young - in your favour and you haven't been trying that long, although I know it seems awfully long to you. You don't say what you are doing already - e.g. peeing on sticks to see when you are ovulating, how often you BD etc.. Usually they say try for 2 years before you should start worrying. Are you tracking your periods, ov days etc?
Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2013 11:09 pm
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I am in the same situation dread doing a test because I know it will no doubt be negative. I am on my 4 month of trying now. It's so frustrating and hurts because its all you want is to have positive result month in month out. Just got to keep trying and try to keep a positive head every time but its hard no to doubt that there could be something wrong. I doubt and fear all the time as I'm only 23 and my partner is 25 and were both fit and healthy, have a healthy diet, exercise regularly, dont smoke, don't drink alcohol excessively (havent had much since ttc) we both take conception vits and most importantly have regular sex! It's do annoying cos were doing everything we should be but nothing is happening 😔


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