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Pacquiao vs Bradley: Only 3,000 Tickets Remain at MGM
by Ronnie Nathanielsz
Tickets for the Manny Pacquiao-Timothy Bradley showdown at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on June 9 have gone so well in the sales on opening day that only 3,000 tickets remain.
Top Rank promoter Bob Arum was elated at the demand for tickets on the very first day they went on sale. The Grand Garden Arena has a capacity of 16,800 seats for boxing.
Arum told BoxingScene.com/Manila Standard that the follow-up to the two-city media promotional stops in Los Angeles and New York where scores of Filipinos showed up to cheer Pacquiao has been "terrific."
He said we have received "great publicity on Bradley and there is a tremendous article in the Wall Street Journal also on Bradley and its all coming around."
Pound for pound king Pacquiao's strength and conditioning coach Alex Ariza had earlier said indications are Pacquiao is determined to regain his vaunted speed and power as he keeps his focus on the Bradley fight and is not underestimating the undefeated junior welterweight champion.
Meantime, Arum disclosed that the Top Rank matchmakers are working on an opponent for the planned July title defense of WBO super bantamweight champion Nonito "The Filipino Flash" Donaire who won the title earlier this month with a comfortable twelve round unanimous decision over former champion Wilfredo Vazquez Jr in San Antonio, Texas.
The latest name mentioned as a possible opponent is former IBF, WBC and WBA super flyweight champion Cristian Mijares who has moved up to 122 pounds and was at ringside for the Donaire-Vazquez title fight.
Arum said "its being worked on and we are hoping to finalize everything this week. We are waiting for (Mexican promoter) Fernando Beltran to come into the office this week and we'll finalize everything."
Another possible opponent mentioned last week was Victor Terrazas who defeated former bantamweight champion Nehomar Cermeno in a WBA super bantamweight eliminator..
Wait.... What about the outdoor stadium Bob? :lol1:Comment by hhs661 on 02-27-2012
Wow.. with the rate that the tickets are selling, Bob should get that temporary stadium built for this bout. Lets maximize all profits, guys!!Comment by Chuckguy on 02-27-2012
Lmfao at all u retards calling bs but if it was Floyd fight u all Would be licking and washing his balls. HahaComment by TheBoxingMaster on 02-27-2012
Lets see who sell more Pac or May, at least May have advantageComment by TheBoxingMaster on 02-27-2012
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WHOA!!! it's been a while since i last came around these parts of the internet mainly cause of research paper i had to do in order to graduate and do something with my life later on (BTW i did my paper on how help full video games are. see, i didn't completely forget about games) but now that i'm back i can get up to date on my video games and any news is going on and all that jazz. i'll try to post a bit more on the clubs and see what's happening all over the place. saw the VGA's on spike last night but fell asleep but of course spike is gonna over play it so i'll get a chance to see it at least 20 times again later on.
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Welcome Back, harlem cat!Posted: Dec 14, 2006 12:00AM PST by supermario3232
Its been a while since I've seen you here. It's been a while since I've been here too. I guess we will see where this goes. holla!
Whoa!Posted: Dec 14, 2006 12:00AM PST by The_Strength
Your back? Really? Fuckin' Cool!
I watched some of the VGAs last night. I stopped about 10 minutes in because it was pure shit. No wonder why people think gamers are complete lazyass dumbshits. Thanks allot Spike!
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Kinda late for this post but.. I'm back as well. See you!


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Landscape architects create the landscape around us. They plan, design and manage open spaces including both natural and built environments.
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The work covers diverse projects - both urban and rural - that range from designing the layout of parks, gardens and housing estates to city-centre design, sporting sites and improving land affected by mining or motorway construction.
A landscape architect collaborates closely with landscape contractors, as well as other professionals, especially architects, town planners, environmentalists and people working in surveying and engineering functions.
Five main areas of practice within landscape architecture have been identified by The Landscape Institute (LI):
- landscape design;
- landscape management;
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The role of a landscape architect commonly includes some or all of the following:
- overseeing the design of a variety of projects, including urban regeneration schemes, pedestrian schemes, road or retail schemes, and maintaining the character of sites of natural beauty;
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- authorising payment once work has been satisfactorily completed;
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- The typical starting salary for a graduate landscape architect is around £20,000.
- With three to five years' experience this generally rises to between £23,000 and £28,000.
- Range of typical salaries for fully qualified members of The Landscape Institute (LI) registered as chartered landscape architects is between £25,000 and £45,000+.
- The Landscape Institute (LI) reports that the most common salary band for this profession is £30,000 to £40,000.
Salaries vary depending on the company, the sector and level of experience. Salaries in private practice are generally higher.
For experienced landscape architects, the financial rewards may be higher in the private sector, especially if partner status is obtained.
Income figures are intended as a guide only.
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Working hours may fluctuate. There is a standard 37-hour, five-day week, but evening and sometimes weekend working is not unusual. Hours are likely to be particularly irregular when working to a tight deadline. Shifts are rare.
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- Time is usually split between the office and site visits. Site visits inevitably imply the possibility of working in all weather conditions. Protective clothing may also be required for some site visits.
- There are reasonable opportunities for self-employment for landscape architects who have excellent design and business skills as well as established clients and contacts. A good level of previous experience within an established environment is considered beneficial before setting up an independent business.
- Jobs are widely available in local authorities nationwide. Private practices tend to be concentrated in centres of large urban population.
- Although women currently only represent about a quarter of landscape architect professionals in the UK the number is steadily rising.
- Attendance may be needed at various project locations and to meet clients so travel is frequently required during the working day and overnight absence from home may occasionally be needed.
- There are increasing opportunities to work overseas, often in Europe and the Middle East.
Landscape architecture is a chartered career and undergraduate degrees which can be completed as the first step towards chartered status are accredited by The Landscape Institute (LI). The degrees typically last four years and are available in topics such as:
- landscape architecture;
- garden design;
- landscape design and ecology;
- landscape planning;
- landscape management and/or restoration;
- environmental conservation.
If you already have an undergraduate degree that isn't accredited by the LI you can still enter the career by completing an LI-accredited postgraduate conversion course. You will need to check with individual institutions offering the courses that you qualify for entry. The courses are usually most relevant for those with a related undergraduate degree such as architecture, horticulture or botany.
The undergraduate and postgraduate courses lead to Licentiate Membership of the LI, which is the first step towards becoming chartered. Some employers will look for landscape architects who are already chartered, while others will be prepared to support you on the path towards qualifying.
Two types of student membership are available with The Landscape Institute:
- full student membership and;
- free online student membership.
All students are eligible to join but students on accredited courses who take up full membership will receive an automatic upgrade to licentiate membership with no further charge in the year in which they graduate. Becoming a member of the institute demonstrates your commitment to the profession.
Search for postgraduate courses in landscape architecture.
When applying for jobs, in addition to your formal qualifications, you will also need to show:
- good design/drawing skills including computer-aided design (CAD);
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- creative ability, imagination and enthusiasm;
- a concern for the environment and understanding of conservation issues;
- a practical outlook;
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If you are considering self-employment, a sound business sense and cross-functional awareness are essential.
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Relevant pre-entry experience is desirable as it shows your interest and commitment to the career area. Some courses include industrial placements but if yours doesn't, consider finding vacation or part-time work. Anything in a landscape-based area will be useful, as will any work that involves design or creative skills. Volunteering projects linked to the environment can also help.
Typical employers of landscape architects include:
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- private practices.
In the public sector, landscape architects tend to work for environmental agencies, local authorities and government agencies. There are also opportunities with voluntary organisations.
In the private sector, landscape architects are largely employed by architect and landscape architect companies, or by companies specialising in landscape engineering. Private practices tend to be small and most have fewer than ten professional staff.
Landscape architecture is a relatively small profession, but is growing fast. Whether in a greenbelt or brownbelt area, in the countryside or the city, landscape issues today are taken into account whenever any regeneration or development is being considered. With the large amounts of money currently being invested in the landscape, it is a highly charged area to work in and offers many, and increasing, opportunities.
Look for job vacancies at:
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A number of recruitment agencies specialising in architecture, environment and construction advertise vacancies for landscape architects. These include:
Get more tips on how to find a job, create a successful CV and cover letter, and prepare for interviews.
Professional development
After successfully completing an accredited undergraduate or postgraduate course you will be eligible for Licentiate Membership of The Landscape Institute (LI).
This is followed by a period of mentored experience, which is carried out while you work, as part of the Pathway to Chartership (P2C). Successful completion of the P2C leads to chartered status and full membership of the LI.
Once you have full membership, you will be known as a Chartered Member of the Landscape Institute and can use the letters CMLI after your name. Mature applicants may gain some exemptions through relevant experience, such as having worked as a technician in:
- architecture;
- horticulture;
- botany;
- forestry.
The P2C develops your knowledge, understanding and professionalism in landscape architecture and ensures that you have the required competencies for chartered status.
Most people need between two to three years working on the P2C in professional practice before moving on to the final stage, which is an oral examination, but everyone progresses at their own pace.
When you become chartered you are required to carry out a minimum of 20 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) a year. This can be gained in a variety of ways and the LI has details of CPD days and other useful events on its website. For those at the top of the profession, there is the opportunity to apply for Fellowship level membership with the LI.
Career prospects
Career progression involves gaining more responsibility, handling and taking charge of projects, and managing a team. The rate of progression generally depends on the individual: the greater your knowledge, skills and ambition, the faster you are likely to move up the ladder.
The most important landmark, demonstrating that you are a fully qualified landscape architect, is obtaining chartered membership of The Landscape Institute (LI). Landscape architects with strong commercial awareness may progress to leading consultancy roles.
Experienced practitioners often move into private practice, where they may aim to become partners or set up their own business. To be successful in private practice, you will need a good client and contact base as well as excellent experience, knowledge and skills.
Work in the public sector, particularly local government, will probably provide a more defined promotion structure than is usual in the private sector. Today's organisations tend to have flatter hierarchies with fewer managers and increased responsibility levels for most individual employees.
A change of employer and/or location may be necessary for promotion. You should note that senior positions may be difficult to achieve in some organisations because of the small numbers employed. Some landscape architects/designers move into urban design.
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In a season of remarkable and record-setting performances, the Charleston Southern football team had its worst day of the 2013 season, stumbling to a 27-10 loss at Gardner-Webb on Saturday afternoon in Boiling Springs, N.C.
The loss was CSU's first on the road after seven wins and, more importantly, the first in Big South Conference play. The Buccaneers fall to 10-2 overall and 3-1 in conference play and will play for a share of the conference title in the regular season finale next Saturday at home against Liberty.
A win next week would secure the school's first-ever berth in the FCS national playoffs while a loss will likely end CSU's season.
"Everything is still in front of us. The season has got us to this point. We are playing for the conference championship on Saturday so we have to go out and lay it on the line," said CSU head coach Jamey Chadwell. "It's a new day, a new game and a big opportunity for our football team."
On Saturday, not much went right for the Buccaneers, particularly in a first half that saw CSU trail, 20-0, to the Bulldogs, who entered the game 0-3 in league play but boasting the top defense in the Big South.
That defense operated at a high level of intensity early, yielding CSU only 79 total yards in the first half. Gardner-Webb (6-5, 1-3) racked up nine tackles for loss in the first half alone, allowing CSU a net of eight yards rushing in the first two quarters.
CSU's special teams were anything but special with several mistakes in the punt game and allowing a kickoff return for a score.
"We had a bad day in a lot of areas," said Chadwell. "We were just a little off all day. We had some chances offensively to make a play but we were just off. Credit Gardner-Webb's defense too. They were good up front but we knew that coming in. It was a matter of plays we were making all season, we couldn't make today."
Disaster struck early in the game when CSU quarterback Danny Croghan III was intercepted by Chad Geter on CSU's first possession of the game. The pick resulted in a two-play, 16-yard drive that ended with an eight-yard touchdown burst by Juanne Blount with 11:58 left in the first period.
After a low six-yard CSU punt that appeared to glance off the back of a CSU blocker, Gardner-Webb tackled on a 34-yard field by Jordan Day with 3:02 remaining.
Gardner-Webb had its best offensive drive of the game in the second quarter, chewing up 86 yards on 12 plays with Beatty hitting Kenny Cook on a four-yard pass for a 17-0 lead with 9:11 to play in the second.
Day added a 26-yard field goal, set up by another mistake in the punting game, and the Bulldogs led, 20-0 at the break.
CSU's defense changed the momentum early in the third quarter when Eli Lee picked off Beatty's pass over the middle and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown, cutting the lead to 20-7 with 10:39 to play in the third.
However, the special teams' mistakes struck again on the ensuing kickoff as Gardner-Webb's J.J. Hubbard returned the ensuing kickoff 87 yards for a score, upping the advantage back to 20 points at 27-7.
Troy McGowens intercepted Beatty late in the third at the Bulldogs' 25. CSU reached the seven-yard line but was forced to settle for a 23-yard field goal, cutting the lead to 27-10 with 1:59 to play in the third.
Gardner-Webb finished the day defensively with 13 tackles for loss and four sacks, allowing the Buccaneers 16 total rushing yards.
The lone bright spot for the Buccaneers was its own defense, which allowed only 238 yards and intercepted a pair of passes to set up both CSU scores.
"I thought we played well defensively, particularly in the second half," said Chadwell.
Charleston Southern Buccaneers wide receiver Larry Jones (18) grabs the ball but has it knocked lose as he comes down by a Gardner-Webb Runnin Bulldogs defender in the second half of the game between the Gardner-Web Bulldogs and Charleston Southern Buccaneers Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013 at Spangler Stadium. GWU defeated CSU 27-10. (Shane Roper/CSU Sports)×


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Tarver: A Green Mistake, He Picked The Wrong Guy
Australia's IBO cruiserweight champion Danny Green says challenger Antonio Tarver is a "piece of meat" he has to break down in Wednesday's world title fight at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.
Green was playful and fiesty on Monday as he responded to comments made by the Tarver camp.
Responding to the summation of his style as "primitive" by Tarver's veteran trainer Jim Williams, Green brought a couple of caveman clubs to the main pre-fight media conference.
The champion's camp was also less than impressed that Team Tarver had commented on Roy Jones' complaints about the wraps Green used on his hands for that fight.
"Affectionately, the Americans have sometimes been flagged as 'septic tanks' and there's a reason for that, because there's been nothing but crap come out of their mouths, so far," Green said.
Green says he regards 42-year-old four-time world light heavyweight title winner, Tarver, as the toughest challenge of his career.
"We are well and truly aware of what we are up against in this fight. He's a phenomenal fighter," Green said.
"He's a four-time world champion and a future Hall of Famer, but the respect is gone as far as a fighter and as a human being.
"When the bell goes, he's a piece of meat that's in front of me that I have to break down, chop up and do my job again."
Tarver says he is approaching Wednesday's bout as if it will be the last of his stellar career.
"I just personally feel they picked the wrong guy. They thought that an old, slow, 42-year-old guy would be showing up on Wednesday night," Tarver said.
"But that's not the case. You've got a hungry, determined assassin that's showing up."
yet another 'who cares?' fight that nobody is clamoring forComment by LeadUppercut on 07-18-2011
[QUOTE=Malius;10857072]No win situation for Green, especially on this forum. Win = Tarver is old, shot etc. Lose = Green is a bum etc. This is a money fight I agree, but Cunningham is fighting Pavlik who is just a shot…Comment by Rip Chudd on 07-18-2011
Tarver better watch out, he doesn't know what he's up against. Once you beat a legend you become a legend, that's what Green is...........LOL sorry I couldn't say that without laughing.Comment by Joe2608 on 07-18-2011
War Tarver! Both ****e fighters but the hate i have for Danny Green and how much i like Tarver on Showtime's commentary team has made this interesting.Comment by Thickear on 07-18-2011
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A Classic Story of Friendship and Adventure
I like to think of this book as 'The Odyssey'...but for little people with furry feet.
A pleasure to read—and in a way, the most idyllic of bedtime stories! As timeless as it is peerless, Tolkien's iconic and regal prose carries you along through a fantastic landscape with all of the subtly and quiet amusement one would expect of an expert bard.
While the journeying portion of the book felt a bit long in places, Tolkien rewards patience. The characters have palpable depth, and the world-building is dizzyingly complete. Though Baggins is a mild, civilized creature and unlikely hero (as unlikely as any Hobbit), his underlying loyalty and valor under pressure are persistently endearing. And his personal growth throughout the tale is perhaps more remarkable than his adventures.
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This was an enjoyable read and would work for younger readers, as young as 8 if they are into the elf and goblin themed world. It was very explanatory and the diction was easy enough for all to understand. A great read all the way around!
One of the Best Books of My Childhood
A tale of adventure, treasure, a talking dragon with a funny name, dwarven companions and discovering courage during trying circumstances, The Hobbit is a story that kids, teens and adults have been enjoying for
going on a century. It's the story of a small, fussy little hobbit named Bilbo Baggins, who loves his cozy home in the Shire, where no one goes on any adventures or does anything very daring or dangerous. However, they all know what's going on in the town and who's who and who's related to so-and-so and what they ate for breakfast that morning. It's rather like a small Southern American town, actually. Bilbo's a homebody but there's a small spark in him that is still adventurous, thanks to his Took side (shout out to Peregrin Took, Tookishness rule!), and it is this little bit of boldness and a good shove from Gandalf that leads him to join the company of Thorin Oakenshield. This group of dwarves is heading off to the Lonely Mountain (aka Erebor) on a quest to reclaim their treasure from the dragon, Smaug, who took over their kingdom quite a few years back. Dwarves are a proud folk, but eventually Bilbo wins their approval and they actually start looking to him for answers and plans and the like. Their adventures include battling goblins, trekking through a creepy forest, being imprisoned by an Elven king, sneaking back into their own kingdom and then a massive battle. It's easy to sort of lose track of which dwarves are along for the journey (there are 13, so it's a lot of names and many rhyme), but if you do decide to watch The Hobbit movie, they're given rather distinct character traits and appearances. A few stand out in the book, like Thorin, Dori, Balin, Fili, Kili and Bombur; many of the others, poor fellows, sort of fade into the background. Overall, I love this book to pieces, and I would recommend it to basically anyone with a healthy love of fantasy.
A magical and "short" Adventure
The Hobbit is based in a magic medieval world with dragons and magic golden rings. A dragon called Smaug had stolen all of the gold in a little town that Thorin Oakshield lives. Bilbo Baggins is a Hobbit. A Hobbit is half the size of a dwarf and is a peaceful person. They never go on adventures and eat 7 meals a day. Gandalf a great and powerful wizard sends him and another 13 dwarfs off to find the golden mountain where the dragon Smaug lives and all of the gold he plundered. I thought it was a fun and amazing book to read because the characters were well described and I could picture them in my head really well. As the characters wonder thought the woods on to the misty mountains they come across black river and other nasty and fowl creatures.
From crossing the mountains they get captured by goblins and try to escape all while leaving Bilbo all alone in the paths under the mountains. As he is walking he finds something that belongs to a fowl creature named Gollum. Gollum wants the thing back and challenges Bilbo to a riddle challenge. If he loses Gollum will eat him if he wins Gollum will show him the way out of the passages. Once they reach the Mountain they get in another pickle. They can't seem to open the door and Gandalf has left there to find how. They finally get in and fight the dragon. If you would like to find out the rest you will have to read the book.
A Classic Work
Highly recommended.
A Hole of Adventure
The Hobbit, by J. R. R. Tolkien, is a book that takes you on an adventure with Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit. He travels with many dwarves and a powerful wizard across the land of Middle-Earth, filled with many fantastical creatures, such as goblins and dragons. The adventure is exciting and suspenseful, almost making it a perfect story. The only problem is that the plot becomes somewhat predictable towards the ending, but the novel is still very enjoyable because of the way Tolkien keeps the action going.
The characters in The Hobbit are unique and special because of the different races and personalities they show. One of the main characters, Bilbo Baggins, appealed to me the most, as he managed to draw me in with his unpredictable changes and acts. Throughout the book, he becomes the total opposite of what he was before, and he influences the outcome of several major events. Anyone can tell that he is a very important character in this way because the book's title refers to him.
Not only are these characters exceptionally intriguing, but the setting and dialogue are a major parts of the novel worthy of reading. The different places that they travel to are all described vividly, and Tolkien manages to keep a good balance between descriptions and the rest of the story. On the other hand, the dialogue is just as good because there is a lot of it, and the words that come out of each character reveal many emotions and feelings. This allows the reader to imagine the scene better in their head, enhancing the reading experience by that much more.
Out of five, I would give this book four and a half stars, as I found the book to be a joy to read. Those who like adventure or fantasy books are definitely recommended to pick this book up because it fits right under those categories.
An Adventure Indeed
I don't know how many times I've re-read this book. Every time, I find new treasures in the pages. The world building is incomparable. The adventure is thrilling. The characters are vivid and unique. And after reading this book, the words "my precious" now send chills up my spine. Love it. Highly recommend.
The Hobbit Book Review
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This week I'm doing a book review for The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, this is the first book I've read in 2012! I'm excited about finishing my first Goodreads book challenge. I want to read 50 books this year, and I hope I can accomplish my goal. The Hobbit is the prequel to The Lord of The Rings Trilogy, and it follows a hobbit named Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo goes on a quest with Gandalf and several Dwarves, and they have many misadventures. They meet lots monstrous creatures, my favorite is the guest appearance of Gollum, who plays a large part in this book, even though he's in it for a short period of time. Here is the synopsis from the back of the book:
Bilbo Baggins was a hobbit who wanted to be left alone in quiet comfort. But the wizard Gandalf came along with a band of homeless dwarves. Soon Bilbo was drawn into their quest, facing evil orcs, savage wolves, giant spiders, and worse unknown dangers. Finally, it was Bilbo-alone and unaided-who had to confront the great dragon Smaug, the terror of an entire countryside . . .
My first impression of this book was good. I've been a fan of the Lord of the Rings movies, I haven't read the books yet, but I thought it would be best to start with the Hobbit, and so I sort of knew what it was about. This book was really great. The plot was fast paced, the characters were great, the mythology was well thought out, and I enjoyed the author's humor throughout the book. This book had action throughout, it seemed that in every chapter there was a new creature that they had to fight. The creatures were amazing to learn about, and I learned a lot about most of them. The humor between Bilbo, Gandalf, and the Dwarves, had me laughing a lot throughout this book. I only disliked a few things. One of the things I didn't quite like about the book was all the singing that was done. I know they're all mythical creatures... but really... why do they have to sing? I felt like I was reading a script for Glee (I like Glee, I just don't think I'd like to read about it). The lyrics were great, and went along with the story well, but I didn't like reading the same song several times throughout the book. My personal favorite song was Over the Misty Mountains Cold, it was very eery but it made the mood of that scene. Another thing I didn't really like about this book was the character Gandalf. I liked Gandalf throughout the Lord of the Rings movies, he was one of my favorite characters, but in this book, I just couldn't connect with him. I could connect with every other character though, especially Bilbo, Thorin, and Gollum. I even liked the enemies throughout the book, Smaug was a great addition towards the end, and the Spider scene was cool. I also liked the elves, and the trolls. I just don't know what was wrong with Gandalf's character, something just seemed off to me. Especially when he kept leaving them and coming back just in the nick of time. I give this book 4/5 stars because of these two reasons, but other than that this book was amazing. I would definitely recommend it to fans of the Lord of the Rings series... I would recommend it to anyone really. Check it out if you get a chance, it's worth the 20 pages worth of lyrics, and Gandalf's mysterious disappearances.
Additional Announcement: This book is being made into a movie. The movie is set to release in December of 2012. You can watch the trailer online now. I was happy to hear Over the Misty Mountains Cold during the trailer. I can't wait until the movie, I just hope it lives up to the book. Just don't watch the movie without reading the book first. :D
old but great
Reader reviewed by john m
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is a very interesting book. The
story includes many ancient characters such as Bilbo, The Hobbit, Gandalf, the
wizard, Dwarves, Smaug the dragon, elves, Beorn the bear man, and goblins. The
setting is in Wilderland and includes a journey from Hobbiton, through
Mirkwood, and to the Lonely Mountain.
The plot of the Hobbit is begins when dwarves get Bilbo to
go on an adventure, something Hobbits dont normally do. Soon, they are fighting Goblins and
Bilbo gets a ring that makes him turn invisible. Next, they have troubles in
Mirkwood Forest because of giant spiders, and get put into jail by the Wood
Elves. Their journey ends with a
stop in Lake Town and they travel to the lonely mountains and meet Smaug the
Dragon. Here is where they ancient
Dwarf treasure is located. The
theme is about doing something you dont normally do, like Bilbo going on an
The author did a good job of describing the bad characters
so I would feel something horrible was going to happen to Bilbo and the
Dwarves. I wish the author had added more pictures to make the characters more
I think kids and adults should read this book if they like
adventure and fantasy. Plus, its the story before The Lord of the Rings. Id give this book an overall rating of
(five stars).
My Precious
Reader reviewed by Zachary
I love this book, so much.
Never too slow, never too vague. The Hobbit kept my interest constantly.
The depicted mental imagery of the shire, the mountains and the dragon.
A hobbit decides to leave for adventure, and becomes the unwitting owner of an astounding ring.
He meets all sorts of characters on this journal to far away lands and makes many friends and allies.
Most importantly, he discovers the power in the ring.
Using this new excellent tool, he accomplishes more and greater things than he could've imagined, especially for such a small creature as a hobbit.
Excellent children's book, adapted excellently later into a larger series.
I can't wait for the movie to come out.
"The Hobbit" - My first 'Greatest Book Ever', and still among the best
Reader reviewed by Hannah Nurse
I first read J. R. R. Tolkein's "The Hobbit" when I was seven years old. I'd been in bed for a week with a horrible virus and I was sick to death (no pun intended!) of it. I had to lie down all day in a quiet room and it felt like the most boring thing in the world. The only thing that took my mind from the illness was reading. But I'd read all the books on my shelf and I couldn't exactly get up and walk down to the library, so I turned to my elder sister for help.
She brought me "The Hobbit". I'd vaguely heard of it and thought it was a boy's book, full of goblins and swords and nothing at all that would interest me. But there was nothing else to do so I wearily opened it up and started reading. And I was enchanted.
The tale of Bilbo Baggins, a little hobbit who just wants to live in peace in Hobbiton but who is dragged on a quest to relcaim treasure from a dragon by Gandalf the wizard and a troupe of dwarves was the perfect antidote to my mental stupor. I was enchanted by the thought of woodland elves who sang mysterious and beautiful songs, terrified by the giant spider and threatening trolls, delighted by the battle of wits and riddles between Gollum and Bilbo.
"The Hobbit" was the only book in those weeks of frustrated bed-ridden boredom which could lift me from my room and pull me into new and exciting worlds. Whole afternoons which I would have spent pestering my mum for attention flew by as I flicked through the pages as fast as I could to find out whether Bilbo would ever get home, and by the time I closed the book, thrilled and exhilerated, I knew I'd read something special. I've always loved books, but this was the first book that made me feel better about something in my life.
"The Hobbit" is a wonderful story. Tolkein builds a beautiful and magical world so comprehensively, so believably, that by the time you close the book you long to tramp through the Misty Mountains or stroll through Hobbiton yourself. And what's more, it is a story of friendship, of determination to the right thing and of bravery from someone ordinary. Bilbo is not a prince or a knight or a wizard - he is a small, ordinary hobbit who discovers he is capable of remarkable things. Reading it, I believed that maybe I could do remarkable things too.
I love this book, and I would not hesitate to recommend it to anybody else. Whether old or young, a fan of fantasy or someone who has never touched it before, I truly believe this book will touch your heart and put a smile on your face.


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Volume 88, Issue 5, 01 September 2000
Experimental determination of the mechanical impedance of atomic force microscopy cantilevers in fluids up to 70 kHz88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287522View Description Hide Description
The high-frequency dynamical response of cantilevers used in atomic force microscopy(AFM) to an external force is important for applications such as dynamic AFM modes and dynamic mechanical measurements on biological tissues. In this paper we present a novel method for experimentally determining the mechanical driving-point impedance of an AFM cantilever up to frequencies of at least 70 kHz. A frequency-independent, point force was achieved by applying an electric field between the cantilever and a sharpened steel electrode positioned near (10 μm) the tip of the cantilever. The velocity of the cantilever in response to the force was measured with a laser interferometer. The method was tested in air and in tetrachloromethane a nonpolar, nondissociating fluid. The results agree with theoretical predictions. In addition, the mechanical impedance of a cantilever near a flat surface was measured.
Scanning near-field optical microscopy based on the heterodyne phase-controlled oscillator method88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287234View Description Hide Description
The heterodyne phase-controlled oscillator method to monitor the resonance frequency and quality factor of the tip oscillations was used to control the scanning near-field optical microscope (SNOM) and to study the nature of the shear-force interaction routinely used in SNOM. Both optical and nonoptical (tuning fork-based) detection schemes of the shear force have been investigated using the same electronic unit, which enables a direct comparison of the results. It is shown that the possibility to record simultaneously the topography and dissipative interaction (Q-factor) channels gives additional information about the sample and helps to interpret the data in a manner analogous to that of a usual dynamic force microscope. The peculiarities of the recorded approach curves (increase of the resonance frequency and Q factor when the tip approaches the sample) are consistent with the "repetitive bumping" mechanism of tip–sample interaction for the shear force. Evidence for the transition from the bumping to the permanent sliding mechanism has been obtained for the case of larger vibration amplitudes of the tip.
Characterization of thick cryogenic fuel layers using convergent-beam interferometry: A numerical investigation88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287412View Description Hide Description
The inner-surface roughness of thick cryogenic-fuel layers in inertial confinement fusion(ICF) targets plays a critical role in determining the overall success of an ICF capsule implosion. Imperfections at this surface affect the growth of Raleigh–Taylor hydrodynamic instabilities during both the acceleration and deceleration phases of the implosion. Characterization of this surface is performed using a Mach–Zehnder interferometer that illuminates the target with a wavefront that is convergent to a point near the targets' rear focal point, thereby reducing the strong negative-lens effects of the thick cryogenic fuel layer. The construction of this interferometer is described in the text. Phase-shifting interferometry is utilized to acquire the perturbed wavefronts that have passed through the target. These wavefronts are subsequently sampled around the target perimeter and decomposed into a one-dimensional Fourier spectrum, which is Abel transformed into a two-dimensional (2D) spectrum. The validity of convergent-beam interferometry is demonstrated by analyzing numerically generated perturbed wavefronts. The wavefronts are analyzed, and the (2D) spectrum obtained is compared to the actual spectrum imposed on the interior of the ice surface of the target model. Agreement between these spectra is >80% for Legendre modes between 2 and 50.
Application of nonreflecting boundary condition for numerical simulation of molecular photoionization dynamics88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1289073View Description Hide Description
Simulating ionization processes on a molecular time scale requires an appropriate treatment of the ionization continuum. In general this is realized by discretizing the ionization continuum. Since in simulations only a limited number of discrete continuum levels can be considered, the discrete expansion series has to be truncated at some level. Therefore, the optimal number of levels used for the simulations is determined by two constraints. First, the computation time has to be kept low, and second, reflection of population at the last level has to be avoided. It is shown that an approximate nonreflecting boundary condition meets both requirements. The formalism has been applied to the photodissociation process of the CsCl molecule.
Flyer acceleration by a high-power KrF laser with a long pulse duration88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287219View Description Hide Description
The experiments of flyer acceleration by the irradiation of a high power laser are carried out using the ASHURA system at the Electrotechnical Laboratory, in which the laser has a short wavelength (∼249 nm) and a long pulse duration (∼30 ns). Three-layered targets (aluminum–polyimide–tantalum) are irradiated. The laser ablates the aluminum and polyimide layers and the rear layer (tantalum) is accelerated as a flyer. It is suggested that the tantalum flyer is in a condensed state for the duration of flight. The flyer velocity estimated from the acceleration profile is at least 8 km/s. One-dimensional numerical simulation indicates that the terminal flyer velocity becomes higher than 15 km/s. The energy conversion from laser energy to flyer kinetic energy is more efficient than that in the previous experiments using the three-layered targets with a longer wavelength and a shorter pulse duration (1–2 ns). Thus, it is found that a facility with a long pulse duration and a short wavelength is suitable for the realization of a fast flyer keeping its state in a condensed phase.
Photoacoustic effect in stressed elastic solids88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287526View Description Hide Description
A multimode approach based on the simultaneous application of several photothermal and photoacoustic methods is proposed for the study of thermal and thermoelastic effects in solids with residual stress. It includes photoacoustic gas microphone, photodeflection, photoreflectance and photoacoustic piezoelectric microscopy methods. This approach provides complementary information about thermal, elastic and thermoelastic properties of samples with residual stress. Some experimental results obtained within the framework of this approach for Vickers indentation zones in silicon nitrideceramic are presented. The model of the photoacoustic thermoelastic effect in solids with residual stress is proposed. It is based on the modified Murnaghan model of nonlinear elastic bodies which takes into account a possible dependence of the thermoelastic constant on stress. It is demonstrated that the developed theoretical model for the photoacoustic piezoelectric effect agrees qualitatively with the available experimental data.
Deformation and failure modes of adhesively bonded elastic layers88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1288017View Description Hide Description
Adhesively bonded elastic layers with thicknesses that are small relative to their lateral dimensions are used in a wide variety of applications. The mechanical response of the compliant layer when a normal stress is imposed across its thickness is determined by the effects of lateral constraints, which are characterized by the ratio of the lateral dimensions of the layer to its thickness. From this degree of confinement and from the material properties of the compliant layer, we predict three distinct deformation modes: (1) edge crack propagation, (2) internal crack propagation, and (3) cavitation. The conditions conductive for each mode are presented in the form of a deformation map developed from fracture mechanics and bulk instability criteria. We use experimental data from elastic and viscoelastic materials to illustrate the predictions of this deformation map. We also discuss the evolution of the deformation to large strains, where nonlinear effects such as fibrillation and yielding dominate the failure process.
Microstructure and its effect on field electron emission of grain-size-controlled nanocrystalline diamond films88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287602View Description Hide Description
Nanocrystallinediamondfilms were grown by microwave plasma assisted chemical vapor deposition using and as precursors. The microstructure of the films such as the diamond grain size, graphite content, and N incorporation, was controlled by introducing a small amount of hydrogen gas (0–10 sccm) in the growth. Effects of the growth parameters on the filmmicrostructure were investigated using transmission electron microscopy, x-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, and secondary ion mass spectroscopy. A surface stabilizing model is suggested to explain the formation mechanism of the uniformly grain size-controlled nanocrystallinediamond. A systematic investigation on the filmmicrostructure and their field electron emission (FEE) property is presented for various films of different diamond grain sizes and graphite contents. It was found that the FEE property highly depended on the diamond/graphite mixed phase structure. Novel field emissionproperties (1 V/mum emission threshold and emission current) are obtained by optimizing the growth parameters. A transport-tunneling mechanism is applied to explain the experimental observations. Our results showed that nanocrystallinediamondfilm can be a very promising cold cathode material for field emission applications.
Incubation: Subthreshold ablation of poly-(methyl methacrylate) and the nature of the decomposition pathways88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1288501View Description Hide Description
A study of the decomposition of poly-(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) by pulsed UV laserablation in the incubation regime is presented here. We propose that incubation proceeds via the photoinduced formation of defects centers; while ablation following incubation, at subthreshold fluences, is a thermally driven phenomena. The light scattering data, in the incubation regime, is consistent with molecular weight reduction via backbone cleavage. The defect centers, at chain ends following backbone cleavage, increase the UVabsorption coefficient thereby lowering the ablation threshold. Similarities between the mass spectra of ablative PMMA following incubation and pyrolysis suggest that ablation following incubation is thermally driven. The implications of these results in an extensive and contradictory body of available data are discussed.
Nucleation-enhancing treatment for diamond growth over a large-area using magnetoactive microwave plasma chemical vapor deposition88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287411View Description Hide Description
A novel pretreatment enhancing diamondnucleation has been developed for diamondgrowth over a large area using a magnetoactive microwaveplasma chemical vapor deposition method. After the predeposition of carbonfilms on Si(100) substrates using gas mixtures, diamondfilms with high nucleation densities were obtained after a subsequent 2 h growth process commonly employed using a gas mixture. In the present study, especially, the effect of concentration in the gas mixture in the pretreatment process has been examined on the carbon film growth. The results show that the diamondnucleation with densities as high as was attained for small concentrations of 1%–2% during the pretreatment process, while no successful enhancement was enabled for Si substrates pretreated at high concentrations beyond 3.7%. The structural property of the predeposited carbonfilms significantly influenced the diamondnucleation. This was evidenced by in situ data of optical emission spectroscopy and quadrupole mass spectroscopy during the pretreatment process, as well as by ex situ data of morphology and composition of the specimens. The volume density of the carbonfilms obtained after the pretreatment was maximized at a concentration of 1.9%. The bonding nature of the carbon atoms deduced from the related Raman scattering spectra apparently changed with concentration. The role of the predeposited carbonfilms is discussed in relation to etching and agglomeration phenomena during the subsequent diamondgrowth process.
Characterization of acoustic Lamb wave propagation in polycrystalline diamond films by laser ultrasonics88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1286010View Description Hide Description
The propagation of acoustic Lamb waves in free standing chemical vapor depositedpolycrystallinediamond has been studied using a laser ultrasonic technique. The influence of film morphology, quality, and thickness on the waves has been assessed. Acoustic waves with high velocities in the range 8700–12 200 were observed; the lowest values were recorded for films with the lowest crystal quality and highest nondiamond content. High quality films with differing crystal textures or thickness show little variation. The influence of temperature on the dispersion characteristics of Lamb wave propagating in a 50 mm diam polycrystallinediamond wafer were also investigated. Little variation was apparent across the range studied (30–250 °C). Material parameters extracted from the dispersion chracteristics of the acoustic signal together with scanning electron microscopy studies suggested that void, microcrack, and grain boundary density most influences the propagation of low frequency Lamb waves in free standing CVD diamondfilms.
Initial etching of GaAs (001) during plasma cleaning88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287125View Description Hide Description
The initial etching of GaAs (001) during remote plasma etching for oxide removal was examined using atomic force microscopy, coupled with in situ reflection high energy diffraction and Auger spectroscopy. Localized etching of the GaAs surface is particularly evident for etch temperatures below ∼650 K and leads to the formation of etch pits 5–10 nm deep and 20–50 nm in diameter. Etch pit formation was found to occur well before complete oxide removal. The development of etch pits is influenced by surface mis-cut steps, possibly due to increased hydrogen incorporation into the near surface at surface defects such as steps.
An experimental study of the correlation between wear and entropy flow in machinery components88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287778View Description Hide Description
Based on first principles, a hypothesis was made on the potential correlation between entropy and degradation of machinery components in an earlier investigation of stochastic characterization of degradation dynamics. This paper reports on an experimental study in which degradation in the form of wear of model machinery component pairs was made on an accelerated testing basis. Concomitant measurement of entropy flow was made by means of a simple calorimeter. Results show a strong correlation between the referenced wear and the production of entropy flow.
Strained InGaAs/GaPAsSb heterostructures grown on GaAs (001) for optoelectronic applications in the 1100–1550 nm range88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287233View Description Hide Description
We present a novel semiconductorquantum well(QW) structure consisting of alternating (In,Ga)As and Ga(P,As,Sb) layers grown pseudomorphically on a GaAs substrate by all-solid-source molecular beam epitaxy. The band gap of the QW is determined by the thickness and composition of both types of layers and can be varied from 1.1 to 1.55 μm. Calculations show that the observed strong room-temperature photoluminescence in this wavelength range can be explained by a type-II transition in the QW. Structural investigations by reflection high-energy electron diffraction,transmission electron microscopy, and secondary ion mass spectroscopy confirm a triple layer structure with laterally modulated composition. Photoluminescence measurements reveal a linewidth of 50 meV at 1.3 μm and a luminescence decay time of 240 ps. Our investigations demonstrate the feasibility of this materials system for vertical cavity surface-emitting lasers and other optoelectronic devices on GaAs.
Electronic properties of silicon epitaxial layers deposited by ion-assisted deposition at low temperatures88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287530View Description Hide Description
Ion-assisted deposition enables epitaxialgrowth of high-quality Si films with high deposition rates at low growth temperatures. The present study investigates structural and electronic properties of monocrystalline Si epitaxial layers deposited at temperatures between 470 and 800 °C and deposition rates between 0.07 and 0.18 μm/min. The density of extended defects decreases with increasing deposition rate and saturates at values around for deposition rates above 0.16 μm/min. We apply methods of design of experiment to systematically investigate the influence of deposition parameters on the electronic properties of epitaxial layers. The majority carrier mobility in p- and n-type layers reaches values comparable to those in Czochralski Si and does not depend on deposition rate, deposition temperature, and sample pretreatment prior to epitaxy in the investigated parameter range. The minority carrier diffusion length strongly increases with rising deposition temperature and reaches about 22 μm in a 7 μm thick epitaxial layer deposited at 710 °C. Extended structural defects limit the minority carrier diffusion length at deposition temperatures below 500 °C, while point defects limit the minority carrier diffusion length at deposition temperatures between 540 and 800 °C.
Analyses of edge effects on residual stresses in film strip/substrate systems88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1288161View Description Hide Description
The residual stress distribution in a thin-film strip overlaid on a substrate is influenced by the edges of the strip. An analytical model is developed to derive a closed-form solution for the stress distribution along the film width. Because the film is much thinner than the substrate, the stress variation through the film thickness is ignored; however, the stress variation through the substrate thickness is considered in the analysis. Compared to the existing analytical models, the present model is more rigorous and the analytical results agree better with both finite element results and experimental measurements.
On-wafer characterization of thermomechanical properties of dielectric thin films by a bending beam technique88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287771View Description Hide Description
A bending beam technique has been developed for on-wafer characterization of thermomechanicalproperties of dielectric thin films including Young's modulus (E), the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), and the Poisson ratio The biaxial modulus and CTE were determined by measuring the thermal stresses of the dielectric film as a function of temperature on two different substrates. The Poisson ratio and Young's modulus were determined by measuring the temperature dependence of the thermal stress of periodic line structures of the dielectric film. Three dielectric thin films were selected for this study, consisting of silica made from tetraethylorthosilane (TEOS), hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ), and biphenyltetracarboxylic dianhydride-p-phenylene diamine (BPDA-PDA). The deduced biaxial modulus and CTE are 77 GPa and 1.0 ppm/°C for TEOS, 7.07 GPa and 20.5 ppm/°C for HSQ, and 11.1 GPa and 3.4 ppm/°C for BPDA-PDA. The Poisson ratio is determined to be 0.24 and Young's modulus is 59 GPa for the TEOS film. The error limit and the valid range of and CTE for applying this technique are also discussed.
Optical properties of plasma species absorbed during diamond deposition on steel88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1288508View Description Hide Description
Diamondthin films have been deposited directly on stainless steel substrates at low pressure and low temperature conditions over the range of methane to hydrogen ratios of 4% to 9% using electron-cyclotron-resonance microwave plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition (PACVD) technique. In situ Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, employed in a reflection-absorption geometry (FTIRRAS), and optical emission spectroscopy have been used to study the plasma species adsorbed on the substrate surfaces as well as the species above the substrates surfaces both before and during the nucleation and film growth. It is demonstrated that these techniques can provide useful information on the early stages of diamond growth. When correlated with film properties measured by Raman spectroscopy and scanning electron microscopy, the results from FTIRRAS indicate that the absorption of the graphitic and diamond phases are related to the ratio of to and can be identified at the early stages of film growth.
Particle generation and thin film surface morphology in the tetraethylorthosilicate/oxygen plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition process88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1287783View Description Hide Description
Particle generation by gas-phase nucleation in the plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition process and its effects on thin filmsurface morphology were studied experimentally for a conventional radio frequency plasma reactor using tetraethylorthosilicate (TEOS) vapor and oxygen gases. The particles suspended in the plasma space and deposited on the film were observed simultaneously by in situ laser light scattering methods and an ex situ scanning electron microscopic method. The generated particles were trapped in the plasma/sheath boundary under all four experimental conditions, in which TEOS concentrations were 0.5 and 5.0 vol % and reactor pressures were 66.7 and 533.3 Pa (0.5 and 4.0 Torr). The size and amount of particles and the film morphology were found to depend on the TEOS concentration and the reactor pressure. Under the conditions in which highly concentrated particles were generated in plasma, dome-like structures of 50–400 nm in diameter were observed on the thin filmsurface. The average size of the dome-like structure was comparable to that of the particles generated in plasma.
Investigation and modeling of the infrared optical properties of direct current sputtered SiC films on silicon88(2000); http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.1286467View Description Hide Description
Siliconcarbidefilms were reactively dc sputtered onto Si(111) substrates using a silicon target in a mixed atmosphere. Non-Rutherford backscattering using a high energy incident beam (4.3 MeV for carbon analysis) and Auger electron spectroscopy were employed to analyze the composition of the films. Structural investigations of the stoichiometric SiCfilms showed that they were composed of microcrystalline and amorphous SiC. The formation mechanism of the microcrystalline and amorphous SiC during our deposition process was discussed. The optical behavior of the SiCfilm was studied by infrared (IR) reflectance in the range of 400–4000 cm−1. The experimental IR reflectance in this range was fitted by calculating the complex dielectric function of the films based on effective medium theory, in which the SiCfilms were assumed to consist of homogeneously distributed SiC (amorphous and crystalline). The fitting of the experimental data using our model is quite satisfactory; thus the assumed model in our simulation is suitable for describing the IR optical properties of the sputteredSiCfilms.


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The France-based agro-biotech firm Limagrain acquired a nonexclusive commercial license to use Cellectis' I-Scel meganuclease technology in the development of new plant varieties. The agreement follows a five-year research collaboration between the companies to generate new agricultural products with this platform.
Limagrain's commercial license marks the start of formal product development using the meganuclease tools. This will be carried out by Biogemma, the plant biotechnology company in which Limagrain has a shareholding. Resulting products will be commercialized by Limagrain and other Biogemma shareholders.
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Cellectis' genome engineering and meganuclease technologies are primarily being exploited for human therapeutic and biotech research applications. The company says it aims to forge wider agricultural biotechnology partnerships in a global market estimated to be worth over $10 billion annually and growing at some 15% every year.
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The Tattersalls Ireland September Yearling Sale failed for the third successive day to match up to the record figures achieved in 2006.
The Sept. 6 session saw the joint second-highest price of the sale, 110,000 euros ($149,761), paid for a Danetime colt by pinhooker Willie Brown. But otherwise the clearance rate fell ,as did the average, median and aggregate.
The percentage decreases were not as extreme as the previous day, but the result was disappointing final figures for the three-day sale.
Of the 211 cataloged (190 in 2006) on Sept. 6, 189 were offered (167) and 141 (128) sold at a clearance rate of 75% (77%). The aggregate dropped by 8% to 1,792,700 euros ($2,440,689) (1,942,000 euros), while the average on the day fell by 16% to 12,714 euros ($17,309) (15,172 euros) and the median decreased by 18% to 9,000 euros ($12,253) (11,000 euros).
Overall, there were 706 cataloged (644) with 640 offered (583) and 474 (480) selling at clearance percentage of 74 (82) for 8,998,400 euros ($12,250,962) (minus 16% on the 2006 total of 10,708,800 euros) at an average of 18,984 euros ($25,846) (a fall of 15% on the 2006 figure of 22,310 euros) and a median of 13,000 euros ($17,699) (a drop of 19% on 2006's 16,000 euros).
Tattersalls Ireland's new managing director George Mernagh put a brave face on the situation: "The difference in the trading between yesterday and today is that it has noticeably improved and we can only put this down to a better type of yearling, judging by comments from both vendors and purchasers.
"It really does underline the fact that there is plenty of demand for athletes but that with the number of yearlings around, buyers are less willing to take a chance on horses falling short on conformation or pedigree. It wouldn't be beneficial to point any fingers at this stage for the reasons why, but I do think there are a number of contributing factors.
"There were plenty of buyers here, from Italy in particular, as well as Spain and Greece, and also a large number of purchasers from England who as a group bought nearly half the horses sold.
"It is the first time in many years that this sale has not shown an increase on the previous year, which of course is disappointing to us, as we would have like to maintained this growth.
"However, it is worth bearing in mind that last year's sale was a bumper year and our figures this year are still very favorable when compared to 2005.
"I will be reviewing the sale's format internally and within the industry. We will also have to see how it falls within the context of the rest of the yearling sales this autumn and what market trends develop."
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A fresh selection of dilapidated sloth-techno and decaying witching-hour electronica from this new master of home-brewed analogue doom. His wonderful eerie sounds come replete with an austere yet comfortingly nostalgic outlook that no-one until now has quite done this way. The first track makes me think of the Dutch techno underground - it has a sort of melancholic Eurodisco electro strut with liberal splashes of that pondering wonky synth that initially made OPN such an intriguing proposition. In short it totally rules and trips right into the richly hypnotic Carpenter-esque cruise of 'The Black Mill Video Tape'.
'Sleep Games' has that real classic hazy alternate-universe groove to it, like I mentioned in a previous fawning write-up, his music really does often resemble exciting archive tape discoveries. 'Palais Spectres', situated around the middle of this multi-faceted gem of an album, has authentic drop-outs and a murky patina to the sound. 'A Door in The Dry Ice' is like early Vector Lovers pacing glumly at a funeral in the snow but about twenty times better than that sounds.
This guy, The Head Technician, somehow manages to transcend much of the potential retro cheesiness of the main modern pretenders by making this whole thing sound like he was playing this on some real crazy old bulky synths that are a hairs breadth away from malfunctioning and dissolving into dust, whilst gazing wistfully out of his eleventh-floor flat window at a bleak forgotten city being battered in the wind and rain...
By 'Into The Maze' he has gyrated and shifted his sound towards a darkly sensual take on some form of moody backroom cosmic-industrial techno. This track is just fucking ace, replete with an entrancing bubbling synth motif that comes wandering in and features brief passages of weird unnerving screeing noise just below the sound horizon making you feel a little startled.
The Ghost Box family must be quite proud to have this shadowy youngster releasing stuff on their dinky electro-nostalgic stable. He brings a considered contemporary approach along with him and adds, what they themselves say is, this kind of "post-rave meltdown" affect to their bloopy quizzical niche. Some of the synth lines scattered throughout this album are truly evocative and genuinely affecting, his brittle, dystopian sound-world featuring superb shifting drone-arcs and plenty of curious grainy alien clutter. A cosmic death disco odyssey that will delight fans of most melodic electronic music. The closest thing this country has to a downbeat lo-fi Danny Wolfers?
If you buy two electronic records this Autumn make it this beauty and the new Andy Stott album. So sad, so full to the brim with slowly blossoming life.
9/10 R Bramich Customer review, 29th December 2014
Before The Head Technician found friends in high places (he toured with Mogwai this year, has just delivered a fine remix for them and even got a gig in Ibiza's Space on a Richie Hawtin Enter. night) he made a comfortable, brief home at Ghost Box.
After a great 7" with The Advisory Circle at said label along came Sleep Games, the first PCA long player although the tape released Black Mill I & II were already out and soon to be rereleased on Type.
If unfamiliar with Pye expect great things from this lp. If I refrain from using Hauntoligical as a nudge to the sort of genre PCA might sit with then I'd also have to not say he may remind you of John Carpenter, or BOC or even Carl Craig in some strange way.
Regardless, I think all his releases are worth acquiring and still find much to enjoy here although the more recent Black Mill 3 & 4 is superior in my mind. I love the syrupy machine funk of the early tracks on Sleep Games as well the later drifting fog like drones and smudged synths of the closing section. All in all excellent.
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Saturday Morning Ride (SMR)
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Our big road ride is every Saturday morning from the McKinney store. Start time is 8:00 AM in winter/spring months and 7:00 AM during the summer. Call or check the Facebook page to double check the start time.
Note: If a ride is specified as a DROP RIDE that means that the group will not stop to collect riders that fall behind or get dropped. Getting dropped is a super fun part of cycling that you can lament about back at the shop with your buddies!
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Saturday Morning Ride (SMR)
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The McKinney shop has partnered with the Plano Bicycling Association for Saturday morning rides. Find the details at the link below:
Plano Bicycling Association Saturday Morning Ride Details
Below are the ride details for the SMR as of August 9th 2014:
- PT Ride (Pain Train….Physical Training) This ride is 20+, drop, and 55-65 miles in length.
- CAD (Country Air Drafting) 18-19 avg, no drop, and 45-55 miles in length.
- CAD Lite 17-18 avg, no drop, 45-55 miles in length. Led by Kristi Manley
- Fred's Ride 15-16 avg, no drop, 45-65 miles in length. Designed to be slow avg but longer distance.
- The Java Ride 14-15 avg, no drop, 25-30 miles in length.
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Lifetime Monday Night Recovery Ride
Leaves from Cadence Cyclery of Highland Village at 6:15pm every Monday evening. Recovery conversational pace for approximately 20 miles. Perfect recovery ride or a beginning cyclist ride!
Tuesday at Northshore
Tuesday at Northshore
Ride currently on hiatus due to the park being closed due to the high water level.
Tuesday afternoons at Northshore Trail off lake Grapevine in Flower Mound. Starts at the MADD Shelter inside of Murrell Park at 6pm.
All skill levels invited.