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70 percent of all the fresh water in the world resides as ice in the Antarctic. 90 percent of the World's ice and snow is found on the Antarctic continent. Only about 0.4 percent of Antarctica is ice free. The ice is 4776 meters/15,522 feet thick at it's deepest point. There are no permanent residents in Antarctica. Antarctica has the worst weather in the world and it can change within seconds. One minute it will be sunny & mild, the next a raging blizzard. Highest winds ever recorded were 196 mph and lowest temp was -128.6 F (temp near the South Pole). Winds around 180 mph are common around the coastal areas. The winds and the waves encircle the continent unobstructed at enormous speeds. This circular current around the continent also keeps Antarctica isolated & blocks any potential warmer ocean currents. Since this body of water that speeds around Antarctica doesn't really mix with the Atlantic or Pacific, it's known as the Southern Ocean
Jan 20th: We're here! Antarctica! We're part of the small group of people who have been below 60 degrees on the globe. There is talk of closing off all tourism to protect the area (& protect passengers) so I feel even more fortunate to have made it.
We've been preparing by attending the few very interesting daily lectures on board that explain everything about Antarctica including the Antarctic Treaty, wildlife, research programs, life on the continent, climate change, & history. We had Dave Bresnahan on board with us who worked in Antarctica for 40 years providing daily talks on his first hand experiences. We also had the Wilson brothers, Christopher, the bird & wildlife expert, and Dr David Wilson, the historian. The brothers are also great nephews of Dr Edward Wilson, an Antarctic explorer & naturalist who traveled on expeditions with Earnest Shackleton & Robert Falcon Scott. On Dr Edward Wilson's 2nd journey he made it to the South Pole before he froze to death, along with Scott & the other men in the group.
On January 21st we picked up US researchers from the Palmer Station who gave their own lectures & got to enjoy a little bit of cruise life with us
Jan 23rd, afternoon: We're leaving Antarctica today. Sophia keeps saying she wants to stay here forever. Antarctica was so much more than I expected. I knew it would be wild & untouched but I didn't expect the shear beauty everywhere I turned. The thousands of icebergs were completely gorgeous & sometimes littered with penguins or seals. There were almost always whales swimming around us, of nearly every variety. The best part was the pristine land of ice & snow though, with black mountains & blue glaciers.
Soon we'll be heading back north, again, through the dreaded Drake Passage. The forecast this time is 50 mph winds & 15 foot swells. Still nothing to complain about because it's mild for the Drake Passage but I'm sure glad I don't get as sea sick as I used to.
Jan 23rd, evening: I had dinner with an interesting group of people tonight
I'm going to end this entry with a poem written by a cute 11 year old inspired by the beauty of Antarctica:
Antarctica, you are beautiful
The snowy cap which lays atop your head is simply dashing, against the dark black mountain of your hair.
Your deep blue ocean eyes are captivating, with whales as your pupils, looking over everything.
Through the misty veil of fog which lays upon your face, birds dot your icy skin with freckles.
Your blue-white dress of glaciers is gorgeous, penguins prancing a belt around your waist.
Antarctica, you are beautiful.
Sophia Schmidt

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Pyramid Lake is located in Northern Nevada within the Pyramid Lake Paiute Indian Reservation. It is classified as a mesotrophic, monomictic, terminal lake. It is home to two endemic fish species, the Cui-ui (Chasmistes cujus) and Lahontan Cutthroat Trout. "Kuyuidokado" (Pyramid Lake Paiutes/Cui-ui eaters) is the original name of the lake prior to John C. Fremont, the first european visitor to see the 'pyramid' shaped rock in 1843.
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Binghamton University faculty, students and staff aim to bring joy to the lives of needy families in the Binghamton School District at the 18th annual Student Association holiday drive to be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 7, in the Old Union Hall of the University Union.
Hundreds of gifts ranging from toys to food certificates will be collected and distributed to over 100 individuals. Tables will be set up to sort the gifts, which will then be transported to the schools and distributed to the families.
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The finish marks continued improvement for coach Eva Dean Folkert's Flying Dutch who were sixth in 2006 and fourth in 2007.
Freshman Megan Scholten of Grand Rapids (GR Christian HS) achieved All-MIAA first team honors, finishing third in the seasonal standings while junior captain Cassie Sneller of Holland, Mich. (Hamilton HS) is an All-MIAA second team honoree.
Scholten's season average of 81.2 strokes per 18-hole round was the fourth best in school history. Sneller placed seventh in the player standings, averaging 83.4 per round.
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Well, the original answer was he was a child born and raised in the lowest, most violent district in Soul Society. His entire childhood was probably spent killing people to survive, and he just proved to be the fittest of the whole lot.
Sometimes monsters are just born.
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So while Unohana never officially lost as Kenpachi, she felt the loss to Zaraki and felt the need to resign and become a healer, maintaining the tradition of the Kenpachi (although in a roundabout way, as it took a while for the rightful Kenpachi to take his place) - neat, although this does remove the possibility of him being pushed to such a point by Unohana that his later "my zanpakuto does actually have a name, and it's ..." isn't pulled from nowhere/a long conversation in the middle of a battle
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Obviously, Aizen's zanpakuto abilities made him far too deadly for anyone in the Gotei 13 to handle. Unohana told Ichigo not even she could stand up to his ability, but she's likely stronger than him (not counting his evolved forms) in terms of raw power.
What really gets me is how after bringing one of the most powerful shinigami in history to her knees, Zaraki was able to go on living in relative obscurity for decades. He should've become a legend right there.
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Long story short, the room for such a possibility is there IMO. About the only solid point I see that pokes a major hole in my theory is the statement you brought up about the supposed strength of all 5 Royal Guard members. Granted, there's still ways to explain it, but anything I can come up with at the moment wouldn't sound completely plausible or easy to digest.
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Of course, Shunsui being appointed does prove you don't necessarily have to be the strongest, but remember Yamamoto himself wasn't appointed. He founded the Gotei 13 and seems to have based the seat of commander on his own strength.
As for the title Kenpachi, obviously the Kenpachis that came between Unohana and Zaraki weren't as strong as those two. So it has become something of a formal title and not a literal statement of being the absolute strongest shinigami. And it seems like the name applies to a specific type of warrior--someone who has insatiable love of intense battle and violence plus a fighting style based purely on overwhelming physical power/swordsmanship. It's not just about overall fighting strength. I think even if Ichigo became powerful as the Spirit King himself, he wouldn't be considered a Kenpachi.
Power levels huh?
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yea, kenpachi now means that that person beat the last kenpachi. it doesnt imply they are the strongest. someone who was weaker than yama-jii could have still beat kenpachi #3 and became #4 for instance.
also, i agree that shunsui isnt the strongest, but we still have no idea what his bankai is. whatever it is, it's so powerful it isn't safe to use around allies. i'm just saying that it's possible that his bankai makes him the strongest captain
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Shinsui once implied that he was stronger than Hitsugaya and Soifong when fighting Starrk. Even Ukitake said his bankai was dangerous in the fake Karakura Town. However, I don't think he is strongest than Yama. It may be a build up for the upcoming battle.
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Being Kenpachi could be more referring to strength of the individual and not overall strength; excluding the powers of the zanpakuto. When everyone else needs to fight harder they use some sort of ugprade, when Kenpachi needs to fight harder he uses his other hand. This would also fit in with Unahona being Kenpachi, her zanpakuto is a healing type, so her combat abilities had to come from herself.
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I"m quite enjoying Uno and Kenny's sexy time....but I know Kubo will shit all over this just as he's shit all over everything else in this manga.
I refuse to take this seriously though, because we all know in the end Kubo will have Ichigo(i.e the shinigami) succeed while everyone else gets cut down.
And yes, I"m including the Fab Five RG...because it's Kubo.
And to whomever said that this arc is making the shinigami look pathetic: PREACH. I can excuse Renji because he's never been that smart anyway but giving smarter ones like Byakuya and Urahara a case of the stoopids has just made me despise Kubo even more.
ANd never in all of my years of manga reading have I ever, EVER come across a series that just destroys its heroine like Kubo has destroyed Rukia.
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A grand jury has indicted three town officials in a small southern Indiana community on welfare fraud and misconduct charges for allegedly conspiring to defraud Indiana of unemployment benefits.
The town of Palmyra's clerk-treasurer and two council members were indicted Thursday along with the Harrison County town's former town manager and a council member's husband. All five face charges of felony conspiracy to commit welfare fraud and official misconduct.
The charges stem from an alleged scheme in which town council member Virginia Kirkham moonlighted by cleaning the town hall and a senior center in Palmyra.
County Prosecutor Otto Schalk tells The Courier-Journal of Louisville, Ky., the others allegedly agreed to make payments in the name of Kirkham's husband so that she could continue collecting unemployment benefits.
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I opened up a hive today to check it out, haven't been in it in a month. The hive has two deeps and a medium super on top for feed. 4/5 of the bees were in the middle deep, about 1/5 were in the top super. There were a few cells in the top deep that looked to be full of mold. These cells were not around brood, but are in and near uncapped honey (or sugar syrup).
I went into the bottom deep and found lots of these "moldy" cells. It is different colors, most of it is white and green. I think I also saw signs of wax moths in one frame (spider web looking) as you can see if one of the pictures.
One frame had lots of white powdery mold, looks like condensation maybe was dripping down the frame? The bottom board had this chalky "fluffy" mold looking substance. If you blow on it it would blow away sort of like a heavy powder.
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SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. - Many homes and business hit by Wednesday's flood waters are not in flood prone areas and did not have flood insurance, leaving the property owners paying for expensive repairs out of pocket -- repairs that can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
But there is some good news. Help may be on the way, courtesy of the federal government.
"There's a level that the state must hit, and each county hits within that level also," said Sullivan County Emergency Management Director Jim Bean
Bean told News 5 that level is right around $8.6 million for Tennessee and around $500,000 in damage for Sullivan County before federal grant money will kick in.
Bean said they've found 45 homes and 63 businesses with water damage and the big question is not when, but if the money will come from the government.
"It's really hard to say right now. A lot of it's going to hinge on the damage the businesses have, "said Bean.
There are other groups surveying the damage to see if they can help, including the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team from Charlotte, North Carolina. "Usually we like somewhere between 100 to 200 homes to bring in a whole team but we will do smaller areas if we have a lot of uninsured people that need help," said Al New with the group.
One of those under-insured is the Cavalry Worship Center in Bloomingdale. "We'd be tickled to death to get this place back to the way it was. We'd be happy to have any kind of help we can to get it straightened back out," said Pastor Larry Beldsoe.
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Welcome to the Quilting Board!
I wanna come to your house and play.
Never look down on anyone, unless you are helping them up.
Your not too far?
Onalee Rose
"There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right, pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living."
What a fun place to create!!
The clear totes at WM work great for fabric, and the $7.00 or so ones with handles that snap at top are just the right size not to give this old lady a hernia when I move it, can see mostly what is in it. Now to take all material out of boxes and reorganize by color and put back on shelves I just bought and put behind a puppy playpen, but have to get another one yet. Work in progress as your area is, but you will get it the way you want it sooner or later, just as I will. Love the pink treadle.
"Piecin' a quilt's like livin' a life...The Lord sends us the pieces, but we can cut 'em out and put 'em together pretty much to suit ourselves, and there's a heap more in the cuttin' and the sewin' than there is in the caliker...I've had a heap of comfort all my life making quilts, and now in my old age I wouldn't take a fortune for them." (Eliza Calvert Hall, Aunt Jane of Kentucky)
hi..yeah, i think ya done real good! it is difficult to keep a small space neat & organized looking. i am an "place for everything, & everything in it's place type person". but have never had a large space for all the "stuff" i needed for knitting supplies, clothing fabric/patterns, embroidery (hand) & then quilting came along lol.
btw...i love the quote at bottom of your comment box by onalee rose. have tried doing search, come up w old cemetary records etc, but nothing about the person or the writings of. where can i find some info & read more of what this person wrote? thanks.
the rogue quilter - in from wandering in the sun and snow with camera in hand.
I think it looks great, a sewing area has to be an area that you can be comfortable in. I agree the longer you live there the more you will be able to settle in. In the meantime, go sew and enjoy.
Nice space, I am currently working on my space.
Happy Sewing, Lisa E.
Don't Cry Because It Is Over, Smile Because it Happened, Dr. Seuss
I am working on my space too. You have a nice space. If you feel like I do, when I get stressed out, I go to my sewing area, and it feels like my sanctuary.
"Sometimes it's OK if the only thing you did today was breathe."
Good friends are right there with you.
Cool workspace and lots of fantastic stuff. You, my dear fellow quilter are a minimalist compared to me.


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Soft Cinema project mines the creative possibilities at the
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Its manifestations include films,
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Lev Manovich and Andreas Kratky
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What kind of cinema is appropriate for the age of Google and blogging? Automatic surveillance and self-guided missiles? Consumer profiling and CNN? To investigate answers to this question Lev Manovich - one of today's most influential thinkers in the fields of media arts and digital culture – has paired with award-winning new media artist and designer Andreas Kratky to create the Soft Cinema project. They have also invited contributions from leaders in other cultural fields: DJ Spooky, Scanner, George Lewis and Jóhann Jóhannsson (music), servo and Andreas Angelidakis (architecture), Schoenerwissen/Office for Computational Design (data visualization), and Ross Cooper Studios (media design).
SOFT CINEMA: Navigating the Database is the Soft Cinema project's first DVD published and distributed by The MIT Press (2005). Although the three films presented on the DVD reference the familiar genres of cinema, the process by which they were created and the resulting aesthetics fully belong to the software age. They demonstrate the possibilities of soft(ware) cinema - a 'cinema' in which human subjectivity and the variable choices made by custom software combine to create films that can run infinitely without ever exactly repeating the same image sequences, screen layouts and narratives.
'Mission to Earth' is a science fiction allegory of the immigrant experience. It adopts the variable choices and multi-frame layout of the Soft Cinema system to represent 'variable identity'. 'Absences' is a lyrical black and white narrative that relies on algorithms normally deployed in military and civilian surveillance applications to determine the editing of video and audio. 'Texas' is a 'database narrative', which assembles its visuals, sounds, narratives, and even the identities of its characters from multiple databases.
The DVD was designed and programmed so that there is no single version of any of the films. All the elements – including screen layout, the visuals and their combination, the music, the narrative, and the length – are subject to change every time the film is viewed.
The development of Soft Cinema project was made possible by the commissions from ZKM Center for Art and Media and the BALTIC, The Centre for Contemporary Art. The resulting computer-driven installations and films have been exhibited in museums, galleries, media and film festivals around the world, including ZKM, Karlsruhe; the ICA, London; SENEF, Seoul; the ICC, Tokyo; DEAF, Rotterdam, Transmediale, Berlin; and Chelsea Art Museum, New York.
Lev Manovich <www.manovich.net> is the author of The Language of New Media (The MIT Press, 2001) which is hailed as "the most suggestive and broad ranging media history since Marshall McLuhan." He is Professor of Visual Arts, University of California, San Diego <visarts.ucsd.edu> and a researcher at California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology <www.calit2.net>.
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[quote user="lttaylor56"][quote user="Morehead State"][quote user="MattMeyerBud"][quote user="Morehead State"][quote user="MattMeyerBud"][quote user="Morehead State"][quote user="JPizzack"][quote user="Morehead State"][quote user="JPizzack"][quote user="Morehead State"]Lets see....I'm married to the greatest person I've ever met. I have 3 daughters who are all thoughtful, strong, well educated, wise and kind.And all of them are as funny as hell. I have great friends, great family and I happen to enjoy all my Giants MB friends. Even my little Pizzlestick.
I just don't like hearing constant negativism and cynicism from people. Its a pet peave of mine. Life is too short. So I do what I love to do. I make fun of them.

I admit, it does seem that you have it all figured out. However, it doesn't explain why you are THEE most negative, arrogant, and degrading person,and in general, the biggest asshat around.
Might I suggest a different approach? Where you just make conversation instead of attacking people?
If not, we can do this all day I suppose....but it's going to get nowhere, and I can hurt feelings just as well as the next guy. It's happened before if you dont recall where you left the boards for days at a time. lol

look in the mirror son.

And I doubt I hurt anyone's feelings. You can hate me but I'm just going to love ya right back.

I'd like to know who you think I talk down to, and come off as arrogant? You say I whine and complain, but amongst people who are supposedly my friends, I'd like to think we have more or less an open forum here to discuss whatever we'd like.
Yes, I fully admit, I'm negative in regards to seemingly random things....the ins and outs of daily interactions, and like to poke fun at things that drive me crazy. but I'd say 80% of the time, when people complain about things...it usually is due to people much like yourself who treat people poorly.
I'm not sure why your skewed view of me offends you to the point where you can't make a post directed at me without taking some sort of jab....but it's not becoming, and it's not a desirable trait for any type of friendship. I don't know why it's so difficult for you to grasp that when it comes to me. How long have we talked together here? 3 years? Come one, Morehead, be reasonable.

Sorry but I've been away all day.

I don't believe you talk down to people and i don't think you're arrogant. Don't take what I say seriously Pizz. Its good natured ribbing. Its not a personal attack on you. I don't know you at all, just as you don't know me. All we know is a collection of pixels on a MB and two tailgate parties where we spent very little time together. Its just MB bantor. I'm sure you're a fine fellow.

I am sarcastic. Its what I do. I am to most everybody and you seem to be the only person that is bothered by it. Life is just too short Justin. Don't take it all so seriously.

And to you Dezz. I don't think I've ever been accused by anyone ever of having a thin skin. You don't know this but I tend to be loud and obnoxious (OK maybe you might suspect it), God screwed up a tad when he made me. I'm wound a little tightly. Therefore, I've been the target of jokes my entire life. I've learned to have a thick skin.

No one busts me more than Matt and we have a great relationship. You guys don't know all that is Morehead.

I come on for 5 minutes randomly and its like i've never left
listen, i see u guys are gearing up for THEE game. Hold off for about a month, because im going to be engaged within a month, we're looking to have a friday night wedding during football season and we are going to try have it for a home game weekend.
Dont mention anything to amanda cuz she'll get pissed im telling people before she has a ring and bla bla bla...
****ing rings take forever to come in. And you KNOW there will a THEE table at the wedding. Going to try and have it one weekend so lando and meliss and the rest of you out of towners can just have a kickass weekend
You're assuming she's going to say yes?

u think shes going to let a piece of *** like me get away?
In a heartbeat.

When i saw the "piece of ****" I assumed it was "piece of ****"

[/quote]Lol. Moorehead you know this means you may have to come down so we can take this young man out before he engages in holy matrimony[/quote]

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text: Buildings Show @ NeoCon West 03/01/2004 | March 25-26, 2004 - L.A. Mart - Los Angeles Find products, furnishings, and topics relating to commercial building interiors, as well as other products and services that are important elements in both new construction and modernization projects, at the second annual Buildings Show/NeoCon® West, March 25-26, 2004, at the L.A. Mart in Los Angeles. Don't miss this convenient collection in one place for building ownership, construction, and facilities management professionals, as well as the A&D community. Check the "FM Seminars" track, which follows – featuring many educational sessions which have been developed/selected for facilities professionals by Buildings magazine's Editorial Staff – for exciting workshops and seminars that cover major aspects of new construction, modernization, technology, and facilities management. Visit (www.buildings.com/liveevents) or (www.neocon.com/neoconwest) for complete program, exhibitor, and registration information. FM Seminars Thursday, March 25 Healthy Finishes, Furniture, and Textiles in Healthcare and Beyond Aesthetics, durability, and cleanability are familiar concerns, but learn about additional implications of indoor air quality, health and safety issues, and life-cycle assessment. Critical questions from the Healthy Building Network's questionnaire will be reviewed and answers will be based on recent work with Kaiser Permanente's Green Building Committee. Facilitated Brainstorming: A Pre-design/Programming Tool In this session you will hear how to use the combined techniques of facilitation and brainstorming to obtain highly detailed program information. This design process includes the most complete range of participants and brings out the best in every participant. The proc-ess will be illustrated through case histories. Measuring Building Performance After you have designed and built a high-performance, sustainable environment, how do you know your building will perform as it was designed? This session will provide key instruments to assist facility managers, architects, and designers with the knowledge they need to assess building performance and system integration. Power Panel Presentation: Security Risks – Assessing and Planning for Your Buildings Bring your security and risk assessment questions to this interactive forum in which a team of security and engineering experts outline proactive, operational strategies to determine, measure, and minimize security risks in your facility. The CEO Perspective: Real Estate Location, Workplace Design, and Business Strategy Presented by: International Facility Management Association (IFMA) California Chapters, including Los Angeles, Orange County, San Fernando, San Diego, Inland Empire, San Francisco, and East Bay. A recent study taken by leading Fortune 500 companies confirms several critical links between real estate, workplace innovation, and the successful execution of business strategy. See how the findings demonstrate the links between location, talent, business process, culture, and design as viewed from the executive level. A cocktail reception will follow from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Friday, March 26 Design for Transparency: Security Integration in Public Spaces How does the designer integrate the security measures so necessary in today's world into the built environment? We are seeing the negative psychological impact of obtrusive security measures as a constant reminder of impending danger. This course addresses the issue of passive security design measures in the space planning stages of a project, as well as the integration of screening and surveillance technologies required in public spaces. Spectator "The Architecture of Sports" Hear from the esteemed authority whose work has changed the way three buildings are experienced. Projects, which include the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, and SAFECO Field in Seattle, have transformed once sterile, functionally-driven venues into high-energy entertainment destinations that have more in common with high-design hotels and important civic buildings than simple stadiums. Furnishing for Healing: How Furnishings Can Further the Healing Process This presentation will explore the many ways in which specific product features can enhance, supplement, and support the many activities and processes that are everyday parts in the healthcare facility experience. You will gain an exciting new perspective of furnishings as a therapeutic adjunct. What Do You Do When There are No More Costs to Cut? There will come a time when there will be no more costs to cut out of the facility and real estate budget without seriously affecting the organization's overall ability to perform. At this point, how will facility and real estate value be demonstrated to the organization? Learn to recognize the point of no return, develop value-added initiatives beyond cost-cutting efforts, and educate senior management. Specifications for Interiors Specifications can be a key tool in maintaining the quality of materials and appropriate fabrication and installation. This seminar reviews project manual specification procedures and techniques with the goal of improving the way interior projects are specified and brought about.State of the Industry A unique collaboration of industry leaders will enlighten you during this interactive panel discussion as they provide insight into the opportunities and challenges of today's market. This 90-minute session offers you the chance to pose questions or share your thoughts with the panelists. Translating Human-centered Research into Innovative Design This presentation focuses on the tactics for elevating the strategic market value of primary care environments by comprehensive innovation of the customer interface. You will learn of the new primary care environments model that has emerged from extensive user research and design-planning at St. John's Health System in South Central, MO. Keynotes, Special Events, and Attractions Thursday, March 25 IIDA Keynote Speaker Jhane Barnes"Design Inspirations – Off The Beaten Path" Jhane Barnes brings her unusual flair and perspective on design issues and aesthetics. West Edge Panel Discussion Sponsored by: Interior Design magazine Discover the inspirations behind the design geniuses of West Edge: Spaces of Unlimited Creativity™. Moderated by Edie Cohen of Interior Design magazine, this discussion will explore how the creative concept comes to fruition through the cutting-edge vision of participating design firms. The panel will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of constraints in their design projects and how these limitations can actually enhance the design process and encourage creativity on all fronts. Fine Living: Celebrating Art & Design Main Level, Lower Level, 11th and 12th Floors L.A. Mart partners with ASID Los Angeles, L.A. Architect magazine, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) to present Fine Living: Celebrating Art & Design, a NeoCon West residential program featuring L.A. Mart furniture showroom events, activities, and presentations. MOCA-featured artwork provides inspiration and visual scenery for ASID designers who will re-create L.A. Mart's furniture floor lobbies as compelling vignettes underscoring the imaginative convergence of art and design. Some of the L.A. Mart showrooms that are hosting special events include: Architectural Lighting & Design • Bed & Den • Bernhardt • Bonnie Sherman and Associates • cbk Ltd. • Elmo Brothers Inc. • Elouvier • Haptor/Barrett • The Home & Office Show • JTA Inc. • Kingswood Furniture Inc./D.B.A. Renaissance Interiors • PALECEK • Regal Furniture Mfg. Co. Inc. • R.P. Brooks & Son Inc. Fine Living Cocktail Party Main Level – L.A. Mart Celebrate downtown design and NeoCon West's Thursday open house with a cocktail party sponsored by L.A. Mart, ASID, L.A. Architect, and MOCA. R.S.V.P. by calling (213) 763-5834. Housing, Housing, Housing! Downtown Los Angeles is Booming Presented by: Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID) From new apartments to the conversion of historic office buildings into loft-style apartments, more than 3,000 units have come to the market and increased Downtown Los Angeles' housing stock by over 50 percent. Take an insider's look at this emerging area by visiting three of these properties on a two-hour bus tour. Friday, March 26 Keynote Joe Ruggiero "Outdoor Decorating: The New Frontier" Sponsored by: Sunbrella® The popular outdoor room now becomes an opportunity for furnishings, fabrics, and decorative accessories. Drawing on his experience from travels throughout the world, HGTV producer and host Joseph Ruggiero will discuss trends and design opportunities for decorating the great outdoors. A Feature of Fine Living. Keynote Peter Lawrence "The Architecture of Brands: How Companies are using Buildings as a Marketing Resource" A growing number of major corporations are using entire buildings not only to communicate a brand, but to engage people in the brand itself. From the Hershey's store in Times Square to Volkswagen's transparent factory in Dresden, Germany, learn how companies are using buildings to convey their brand. Peter Lawrence is founder and chairman of the Corporate Design Foundation. Oviatt Penthouse Soiree & Downtown Discovery Fees: $115, ASID members/$125, non-members/$85 Students Presented by: ASID and the Los Angeles Conservancy Come see what is sparking all the buzz in Downtown Los Angeles! You will be whisked from the L.A. Mart to the Biltmore Hotel, where you will have your choice of four fascinating, beautiful, and educational walking tours given by the Los Angeles Conservancy. Choose from the Art Deco Tour, Downtown's Evolving Skyline Tour, the Historic Core Tour, or the Biltmore Hotel Tour. A wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres party in the stunning private penthouse of the Oviatt Building concludes the day.Enjoy a close-up view of the glittering night skyline of Los Angeles and celebrate it in style! Tour description, pictures, and advance registration forms available at (www.ASIDLA.org). NeoCon West Student Day Student Day offers the chance for students from design and architecture schools throughout the West Coast to network with some of the nation's top architecture and design firms, tour the show, attend an exciting career fair, and gain knowledgeable advice to apply in the real world of work. It is complimentary for students and professors –register on the Web at (www.merchandisemart.com) [click on registration]. The Enrichment Workshop: Walking the Labyrinth Presented by Beverly Russell, Ph.D., renowned editor, educator, and certified labyrinth facilitator. Ms. Russell will introduce you to the power of the historic labyrinth and its sacred geometry and value for self-discovery. Participants will walk the labyrinth; a centering experience bringing harmony, balance, and serenity to the spirit, offering helpful resolutions for personal and work-related stress. 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We live in Maine, so we like to use fresh lobster in this time-honored recipe. However, it can also be made with frozen, canned or imitation lobster. No matter how you prepare it, guests will think you fussed when you treat them to these rich individual seafood casseroles. —Wendy Cornell, Hudson, Maine
- 3 cups cooked lobster meat or canned flaked lobster meat or imitation lobster chunks
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon sherry, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 8 crackers)
- In a large skillet, saute the lobster in butter and paprika for 3-4 minutes; set aside. In a large saucepan, bring cream and Worcestershire sauce to a gentle boil. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine egg yolks, sherry if desired and salt.
- Remove cream from the heat; stir a small amount into egg yolk mixture. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 5-7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in the lobster.
- Divide lobster mixture among four 10-oz. baking dishes. Sprinkle with cracker crumbs. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 4 servings.
Originally published as Lobster Newburg in Quick Cooking March/April 2003, p31
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The innovative Yamaha MTS (Multi-Timbre Snare) marching snare drum offers enhanced sound and versatility. With a unique double snare system, independently switchable snares on the bottom and top heads, the MTS provides a more distinct sound than ever...
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The innovative Yamaha MTS (Multi-Timbre Snare) marching snare drum offers enhanced sound and versatility. With a unique double snare system, independently switchable snares on the bottom and top heads, the MTS provides a more distinct sound than ever before available in a marching drum. Developed in cooperation with the top drum corps, universities and pipe bands, the MTS snare drum combines the musical advantages of multiple timbres with outstanding playability and superior response at all dynamic levels.
Steel Wire Upper Snares for Sonic Variety
To clearly differentiate between the lower and upper snare sounds, the upper snare assembly employs a patented, self-tensioning steel cable snare that delivers a bright tone with crisp articulation and solid projection.
Superiority Inherited from the Sforzando® Series
All other specifications are based on Yamaha's acclaimed Sforzando series marching snare drum: distinctive sound, wide dynamic range, explosive rimshot.
Snare Assembly
For urgent drumhead changes, the strainer system allows for quick and easy removal of the snare assembly. With the use of FiberTechTM snares, a crisp and articulate sound is obtained while ten independently adjustable strands allow for precise tuning control.
The butt-side strainer uses aluminum die-cast construction for strength without excess weight, and has vertical adjustment capability for a precise setting of snare height. This also houses the independent adjustment for each FiberTech snaregut.
The release-side strainer uses parts made of die-cast aluminum and durable nylon for a smooth, noise-free operation. An oversized vertical adjustment knob allows adjustment to snare height even when snares are engaged. For a precise setting of the snare tension, the horizontal adjustment knob is within easy reach of the player.
Suspension Ring
With the thickest wall in the industry, the SFZ suspension ring allows high-tension tuning without warping. It uses a solid, die-cast design and a special aluminum alloy to provide exceptional strength with minimum weight. It is also tall enough to accommodate the stretch of a plastic head. An extra long lug nut provides sufficient threading to effectively grip the tension rod. Its beveled edge guides the rod to eliminate cross threading, a feature especially helpful during last-minute head changes.
Shell and Lugs
The 6-ply birch shell built using Yamaha's patented Air-Seal System® promotes a sharp attack with a full-bodied sound. Three air holes vent the shell to promote immediate snare response and to enhance projection. Tubular lugs are made of high-quality, lightweight aluminum, and feature a thick wall to resist dents and bending from heavy use.
Stabilizer Power Posts™
These posts support the tube lugs by adding considerable resistance against damage from accidental bumps and stick hits. Since they are secured to the shell, the posts help focus the drum's tone and therefore, make the sound more articulate. To facilitate quick bottom head changes, the posts maintain the exact alignment necessary for the bottom tension rods.
Rims and Tension Rods
For consistent tuning and explosive rim shots, the top and bottom rims use a special aluminum alloy in a solid, die-cast design without excess weight. The 6mm diameter of the tension rods provides the extra strength necessary to maintain structural integrity under aggressive tuning conditions. Double steel washers allow smooth tuning adjustments at any tension.
14" and 13" Models to Match Your Musical Needs
In contrast to the dynamic, full-bodied sound of the 14" model, the 13" model is lighter and can achieve a higher fundamental pitch with a controlled sound for precision on the field or while indoors. Easy-Access On/Off Lever Ideally positioned on/off control allows fast, easy switching between sounds without having to change grip on the sticks.
Gravity Guards™
Locking nylon nuts help maintain tuning settings when set against the bottom rim. These act as lock washers to slow the turning of the rods caused by vibrations during play.
Protective Feet
Exclusive to Yamaha, three removable feet eliminate damage to the bottom components of the drum when placed on rough surfaces
|Drum Keys
|A DK-10 Drum Key is included with this model
|Drum Heads
|This model comes standard with a Remo Falams II K-series batter head and a Remo clear marching snare-side head
|Field-Corps Carriers
|Aluminum lift-front carrier for marching snare, tenor and bass drums
|Mono-Posto Carriers
|These state of the art new carriers deliver an unlimited range of adjustments to fit players of any age and any size.
|Stadium Hardware
|Hardware specifically designed for marching percussion use.
|Stadium Hardware Cases
|Protect your Stadium Hardware with carrying convenience! No more hassles with jammed stands.
|Color Marching Cover
|Yamaha's new colored marching drum covers offer one more way to show school pride.
|The Battery Packs
|First of its kind for marching battery percussion! Protection with lightweight transport convenience!
|Field-Master Cases
|Hard cases for marching drums.
|Fun and compact practice alternative.
|Practice Pads
|Yamaha now offers snare and tenor practice pads to assist students and professionals in practice and music education.
|Stick Holders
|Stick bags are perfect for easy mallet changes while on the field.
|Drum Covers
|Made of black nylon fabric these covers feature heavy-duty Velcro Straps that make attachments and removal quick and easy.
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Matt Savage Drums
|14" x 12"
|20.1 lbs.
|6-Ply Birch; Air-Seal System™
|Rim and Suspension Ring
|High strength, die-cast aluminum
|Strainer System
|Aluminum die-cast with horizontal and two-point vertical adjustment
|10 independently tunable FiberTech™ snares
|12 Aluminum tubular lugs with Stabilizer Power Posts™
|Tension Rods and Washers
|6mm tension rods with double steel washers and tension rod-locking nuts (Gravity Guards)
|Wrap finishes: Silky Silver (S) and White (W); See-through wood grain finishes: Black Forest (B), Blue Forest (BU) and Red Forest (R); Over 20 custom lacquer finishes.
|3 protective feet
|Available Systems
|MTS-9214 - 14" x 12" Sforzando Marching Snare
|Available Configurations
|Top: Remo Falams II K-series / Bottom: Remo Ambassador Snare-sdie Marching Head Clear with no collar
|Drum Key
Optional Accessories
- Barry Larkin: "Traditional Grip: The Other Percussion Embouchure" [English / 332KB]
- James Campbell: "Marching Percussion Instrumentation" [English / 72KB]
- Jeff Moore: "Marching Percussion Instrumentation: Equipment Recommendation" [English / 264KB]
- Tuning Tips for Marching Percussion [English / 216KB]
- MTS-9214 Parts Diagram [English / 718KB]
- More Downloads
Online Help
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- Durable
- Excellent Craftsmanship
- Great Intonation
- Great Sound
- Highly Responsive
Best Uses
- Jam Sessions
- Performance
- Practice
Comments about Yamaha mts_9214:
That's the best drum in the market!For years I had just awesome experiences with Yamaha. Simple and functional, that's why I used!


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June 2, 1973
San Francisco, CA US
Kezar Stadium
Rock and Roll, Celebration Day, (Bring It On Home intro) Black Dog, Over the Hills and Far Away, Misty Mountain Hop, Since I've Been Loving You, No Quarter, The Song Remains the Same, Rain Song, Dazed and Confused (incl. San Francisco), Stairway to Heaven, Moby Dick, Heartbreaker, Whole Lotta Love (incl. Let That Boy Boogie), Communication Breakdown, The Ocean.
KRON-TV & CBS News film news reports from the show.
News Report: 50,000 See Led Zeppelin in Bay City
The British rock group Led Zeppelin drew 50,000 rock fans who paid $320,000 at Kezar Stadium last weekend. Although the 2 ½ hour show Saturday was 6,000 short of capacity, listeners blanketed the football field and stands. Hundreds of others heard the music for free from rooftops in the surrounding neighborhood.
A month ago, Led Zeppelin grossed $309,000 to shatter the Beatles' mark in 1965. Organizers said the group netted better than $1,000 per minute during the show here. It was the second large rock concert in a week at Kezar. The only casualties reported were some bad drug trips, a broken leg and a security guard accidentally wounded with his own revolver.
More than 250 cars were towed away from illegal parking areas around the stadium, police reported.
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Reserve your spot at the May 2nd 21st CCLC Evaluation Workshop and Afterschool Networking Meeting in Tucson. There is NO FEE to 21st CCLC programs for participation in this interactive day of professional development.
- Best Practices Bootcamp
- Beyond the Basic
- Show Off! Share How Things Are Improving for Your Students
Evaluation of your 21st CCLC program includes local, state and federal reporting, planning on how best to meet your grant goals, and sharing positive outcomes with your community.
See good 21st CCLC programs in action at four (4!) nearby schools serving Kinder through High School students. Chat with leadership, come away with great ideas.
How To guidance, tips and pointers from Arizona Department of Education 21st CCLC specialists, district 21st CCLC leadership and staff.
+ Conversation with colleagues involved in 21st CCLC throughout the day.
Something for everyone!
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
From 9am- 4pm. Lunch will be provided.Location: Warren Elementary 3505 W Milton Road Tucson, AZ 85746
21st CCLC grant reporting and evaluation requirements
Breakout Sessions- Best practices in evaluation
Data Collection Bootcamp: How it's done; how it's used (Two breakouts)
1. Flowing Wells
2. Amphitheater
Beyond the Basics: Continuous improvement; preparing for the Site Evaluation Report
Tucson Unified
- 21st CCLC Attendance- Periodic Site Check Sheet
- Make It Meaningful- Essential Questions For 21st CCLC Program Evaluation
- TUSD's Program Description Table + Site Grant Objectives
- Site Evaluation Continuous Improvement Planning Tool- Sample completed sheet
Show Off! Share How Things Are Improving for Your Students
- 21st CCLC Brochure (2013)
- Arizona Update: Good News from Arizona's 21st CCLC Programs
- Afterschool "In The News" – Please share your 21st CCLC stories with us. We would love to hear how your quality 21st CCLC program is helping students and their families. Submit an article, media clip, or your own story (brief narrative) about classes, events and personal stories of success. Submissions will be reviewed and posted in a timely fashion. See our Afterschool "In The News" page for more information.


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Pulaski Technical College faculty, staff and students took top honors Sunday night in the 2011 Chef Ball, sponsored by the American Culinary Federation Central Arkansas Chapter.
Todd R. Gold, CEC, CCA, AAC, director of the PTC Arkansas Culinary School Programs, was named Chef of the Year, making him the only chef to receive that honor three times--2003, 2006, and 2010.
The Warren Eyman Memorial Scholarship Student of the Year award went to LaBrilya (Bree) Robinson, a culinary student who works as a prep cook at The Peabody Hotel Little Rock. Jennifer Stoelting, CC, a PTC graduate who works at the Finish Line Cafe as a sous chef, was named Sous Chef of the Year.
Also Chef Robert Best presented Peter Brave, owner of Brave New Restaurant, with the Hall of Fame Award, and staff from the Culinary School surprised Todd Gold with the "Gold Award" for his dedication to the culinary school.
The Formica and Ben E. Keith Culinary Community Service Award went to Rob Best, CEC, culinary faculty at the PTC Arkansas Culinary School and owner of Simply the Best Catering. Rusty Mathis, general manager of Ben E. Keith, presented the award.
All of the winners received standing ovations at the event, which featured a six-course dinner prepared by some of Arkansas' finest chefs. Gov. Mike Beebe, who attended the event with his wife, Ginger, applauded the chefs as among "the finest in the country." Celebrity Chef Sam Choy, well-known for his appearance on The Food Network and on Iron Chef America, also spoke to guests about his Hawaiian regional specialties.
Among the specialties guests enjoyed were hors d' oeuvres prepared by Chef William Ginocchio, CEC, from the PTC Arkansas Culinary School, and an appetizer of Petite Cheese and Tomato Aspic prepared by Chef Suzanne Campbell, CEC, from the PTC Arkansas Culinary School. Chef Sam Choy prepared a poke salad of ahi tuna with fresh vegetables, somen noodles, which was paired with a Creamy Mushroom Soup prepared by Chef Jamie McAfee, CEC of the Pine Bluff Country Club.
PTC Arkansas Culinary School lead instructor Chef Cindy East Malik, CEC prepared the fish course of Trout en Papillote with fresh trout, masa harina, green beans and red peppers baked inside a corn husk.
Chef Can Capello of the Chenal Country Club, the reigning Arkansas Diamond Chef, prepared an entr?of smoked beef flat iron with cheddar grits, with bacon-wrapped asparagus and pickled mushroom salad. For dessert, Peabody Chefs Andre Poirot and Heidi Eppling prepared a pastry of light meringue filled with ice cream and chocolate ganache.
Gold sponsors for the event were Ben E. Keith company and Glazer's Distributors of Arkansas. Special thanks go to Celebrity Chef Sam Choy, Governor Mike Beebe, Pulaski Technical College, Party Time Rentals, Floral Express, Chenal Country club, Finish Line Caf?Big Rock Bistro, Peabody Hotel, Lisa Fischer, Sysco Foods, Kenneth Lipsmeyer. U.S. Foodservice, Pulaski Technical College Arkansas Culinary School.
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New Zealand and Chinese leaders are gearing up for one of their most significant gatherings since the Free Trade Agreement was signed five years ago.
Taking place in Beijing next month, the first ever New Zealand China Partnership Forum will bring together key figures from a wide range of sectors in each country.
Alongside Prime Minister John Key will be the likes of Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings, University of Waikato vice chancellor Roy Crawford and Ngati Kahungunu chair Ngahiwi Tomoana.
The event is being co-hosted by the New Zealand China Council (NZCC) and the China Centre for International Economic Exchanges.
It comes after last year's celebration of 40 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries and coincides with the five-year anniversary of the signing of FTA in 2008.
Pat English, newly-appointed executive director of the NZCC, said the forum was designed to strengthen relations between the two countries and was "New Zealand Inc at its best".
"Getting a seat at the table in China is very difficult but that's exactly what this forum gives our New Zealand leaders," English said.
"Some of China's largest companies are going to be represented."
English said the April 12 forum was about far more than just trade and investment. Both countries would be represented by leaders from the government, tourism, business, science, culture and education sectors.
"This is very senior and there's significant representation of New Zealand's relationship with China."
The fact that the forum was being held at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse was a massive compliment to New Zealand, he said.
"This is where Chinese leadership traditionally hold their major events. It is a huge endorsement by China to have it held there."
The forum would be just as attractive to Chinese leaders as their kiwi counterparts, he said. For many of them, it would be their first opportunity to meet newly appointed Chinese government ministers.
English said each country would be represented by about 100 leaders and it would be "standing room only".
Since the Free Trade Agreement was signed in 2008, New Zealand exports to China have more than tripled, and last year totalled $6.9 billion.
New Zealand had gained "a lot of momentum" since the signing and the challenge now was for the country to continue building on that foundation, something this forum would play a big part in.
The NZCC was launched by John Key in February last year as part of the New Zealand Inc China Strategy.
Chaired by Sir Don McKinnon, its purpose is to build New Zealand's relationship with China by drawing together key leaders engaged with China from both the public and private sector.
"This is a diverse group of people who have a common thread that New Zealand needs to capitalise on its existing relationship with China," English said.


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OVAE Thanks Interns!
This summer, OVAE hosted five outstanding interns from across the country as part of the Department's Summer Internship Program.
Wen Chen, a graduate student at George Washington University, tutored staff on using ArcGis and created maps using adult education data for the Division of Adult Education and Literacy (DAEL).
Angela Choi, a junior at the City College of New York, also interned in DAEL. Choi built maps related to various adult education data, including locations for LINCS training and conferences, and tracked the amount of grant money each state receives for adult education.
Brenda Cuello, a junior at Mount Saint Mary's University (Md.), created an orientation information packet to promote interconnectedness throughout OVAE's divisions and its different programs, grants and initiatives. Cuello also collaborated with the DAEL team to create a geocoding a map that will display OVAE Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier's speaking engagements.
Adeola Lawal, a sophomore at Boston College, assessed the Education Blueprint, Career and Technical Education programs and career academies; she also tracked education reform in the media. In the Office of the Assistant Secretary she analyzed college and career readiness as defined in state ESEA flexibility requests.
Nicole Rodriguez, a senior at Poolesville High School, worked on both community college and the Workforce Innovation Fund grants to create a user-friendly booklet for Secretary Arne Duncan and Assistant Secretary Brenda Dann-Messier to use on their upcoming Education Across America Bus Tour. Rodriguez also worked with OVAE Deputy Assistant Secretary Johan Uvin on his keynote speech for the 35th Annual Gala of Progreso Latino in Rhode Island.
OVAE thanks our summer interns for their outstanding service and wishes them well on all of their future endeavors!
The Production of College Graduates: Food for Thought for Educators
The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), an international organization composed of 34 countries committed to democracy and the market economy, has recently produced the series of briefs Education Indicators in Focus. The series demonstrates the rapidly changing landscape of college degree holders in the 25–34 year-old age range among various leading nations of the world. This column presents findings from the briefs.
OECD estimates that, in 2000, there were about 91 million college graduates across OECD and non-OECD G20 countries—about 51 million and about 39 million, respectively. The G20 economies partially overlap with OECD (10 countries are members of both organizations) and account for above 80 percent of the gross world product, about 80 percent of world trade, and about 66 percent of the world's population. Of the 91 million college graduates, 17 percent were in the United States, 17 percent in China, 12 percent in the Russian Federation, and 10 percent each in Japan and India.
By 2010, OECD estimates that the 91 million college graduates had grown to 129 million. Of these, 66 million were in OECD countries, while 64 million were in non-OECD G20 countries. Further, 18 percent were in China, 14 percent in the United States, and 11 percent each in the Russian Federation and India.
Looking ahead to 2020, OECD projects 204 million college graduates, approximately 41 percent of them from China (29 percent) and India (12 percent). The United States' share is projected at 11 percent, followed by the Russian Federation with 7 percent, and Japan with 4 percent. The highest-ranking European Union country is expected to be the United Kingdom, also at 4 percent.
The size of the populations in the various OECD and non-OECD G20 countries account for many of these differences. For example, by 2020, China aims to have 20 percent of its citizens—or 195 million persons—earning a college degree. If China realizes this goal, its population of college degree holders will be roughly equal in size to the entire projected population of 25–64 year-olds in the United States in 2020.


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OSU-Cascades offers free counseling to veterans, families
Master's students overseen by faculty, supervisors
BEND, Ore. - The Oregon State University - Cascades counseling clinic now offers trauma and reintegration counseling services for veterans and their families.
The free counseling sessions are provided by the graduate counseling program, provide a service to the veteran community, and allow master's students to develop and implement expertise under the close supervision of faculty and clinical supervisors.
The counseling sessions start on September 30 and participants can attend 11 weekly, 50-minute individual or group sessions. The sessions will be geared towards the needs of veterans as they transition from military to civilian life, with a focus on education and career planning, and mental health prevention and treatment.
Counseling services are provided by graduate students who are receiving supervision in a variety of counseling techniques. Student counselors are trained to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. Participation in the free veteran counseling requires completing an initial evaluation. Sessions will take place at the Graduate & Research Center in Bend.
OSU-Cascades' counseling program is accredited by the Council for Accrediting Counseling and Related Educational Programs. The program is recognized by the Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and the National Board of Certified Counselors as meeting requirements for state licensing and national certification.
Services are available to veterans and their family members.
To register for the free counseling program, visit http://www.osucascades.edu/free-counseling or contact the counseling clinic at 541-322-2047.


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Mission Statement
South Plains College provides a quality learning environment. We are a comprehensive, public, open admissions community college that primarily serves a 15-county region comprising the southern portion of the Texas High Plains. We are committed to providing learning opportunities that are high quality, accessible, flexible, and affordable through academic transfer, technical-vocational, continuing education, workforce development and community service programs. We offer these programs in a learning environment that is innovative, stimulating, compassionate, safe, diverse and supportive of the community. We do so by employing dedicated and qualified teachers, staff members and administrators who deliver a broad and dynamic curriculum and quality student support services. Understanding the diverse needs of students and the community, South Plains College seeks to improve the lives of our students and prepare them for lifelong learning.
In order to accomplish its mission, South Plains College is committed to the following institutional purposes:
To provide associate degree programs in the arts and sciences that successfully prepare students for university transfer into baccalaureate degree programs.
To provide certificate and associate degree programs in technical and vocational education areas that equip students with skills, attitudes and aptitudes necessary for gainful employment, for professional certification or for advanced study.
To provide students the opportunity to learn as a lifelong endeavor; to acquire skills for communications, critical thinking and problem-solving; to explore the use of technology; to express creativity; to experience leadership; and to grow socially.
To provide developmental programs designed to assist those students who are underprepared for college and who need to develop college success skills.
To provide flexible continuing education, adult literacy, and basic skills programs for individuals who wish to enrich their lives or who desire to upgrade existing knowledge and skills to meet new job demands.
To provide workforce development programs, including specialized business and industrial training, which anticipate and address the specific needs of the global workplace.
To increase student success by providing assessment, advisement and counseling services that assist students in clarifying personal, academic and career goals; by providing tutoring and other student support services; by providing enrollment, financial aid and job placement services; and by providing opportunities to participate in the academic and social life of the college through social activities, community cultural leadership and wellness-fitness services.
To increase access to educational opportunities through distance learning, technology and other innovations.
To listen actively to the needs of our constituents; to work in partnership with others to build communities; and to provide community service programs, cultural opportunities and activities that reflect the diversity of the region the college serves.
To effectively develop, utilize and manage our resources and to continuously improve the quality of our processes.
Adopted by the South Plains College Board of Regents, November 11, 2004.
Statement of Vision
The employees of South Plains College have developed and adopted a vision statement and a series of organizational beliefs that define for the college a desired state and preferred future. A vision is a dream created out of personal and organizational values of how we would like South Plains College to be. Our vision statement and seven areas of commitment provide direction for the college and inspire the college community to stretch beyond its present level of institutional effectiveness.
The college's vision statement follows.
South Plains College improves each student's life.
Statement of Values
South Plains College respects the diversity of its student body and recognizes the worth and potential of each student. Therefore the college affirms the following values and beliefs.
Commitment to Students: We believe each student is individually important and has unique needs and goals. The college supports students in clarifying their lifelong goals, provides personalized attention and service, assists them in developing their talents and skills, recognizes their culture, heritage and lifetime experiences, and challenges them to become independent, lifelong learners.
Commitment to Educational Excellence: As educators, we believe effective teaching brings quality to learning and that our success is measured by the success of our students. The college provides and is accountable for the quality of its educational programs and student support services. We recognize that academic freedom is a catalyst for innovation and technology enhances the educational experience. These qualities enable the college to prepare students for lifelong, creative roles in the community.
Commitment to Access and Diversity: We believe the college should provide access to programs and services to students who may benefit and that the college should reflect the diversity of the community it serves. The college offers equal access to education through an open door admissions policy. The college has a responsibility to provide educational services that are affordable and available at convenient times and places.
Commitment to Faculty and Staff: We believe everyone contributes to quality and institutional success by working toward common goals as a team member. All members of the college community will have the opportunity to be an innovator, to grow through professional development, and to prosper from equitable rewards and recognition based on clearly defined expectations.
Commitment to a Quality Campus Environment: We recognize the importance of providing a safe, clean and accessible work and learning environment that is characterized by integrity, clear communications, an open exchange of ideas, appreciation for personal worth, involvement in decision-making and respect for all individuals.
Commitment to the Community: As members of a larger community, we recognize the importance of enhancing the quality of life for all citizens of the community and supporting opportunities for economic development and growth. We will listen actively to the needs of our constituents and work to build partnerships to address common needs and goals.
Commitment to Effective Use of Resources: In order to remain good stewards of the public trust, we believe in the effective use of college resources to provide quality education and services to students and the community. To accomplish this we will plan effectively for the future.


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I've been thinking about keeping bees for a long time. At least since: "A home for fleas
A hive for bees
A nest for birds
There ain't no words
For the beauty, the splendor, the wonder Of my........
Can you name and date that tune?
I live up here (or down here) in the Southern Tier of NY in the northern part of the Allegany Plateau.
I want to capture some swarms from feral hives this spring.
This is the farthest I have ever gotten toward actually keeping bees. I may chug over the hump this time. So far I have ...
Done a lot of reading on the web.
Laid out parts for a pair of hives
Ordered some swarm lure and tools
Located 4 feral hives
Next on the agenda are
Sawing out those hive parts and assembling.
Settling on a plan for swarm traps.
I'm having a tough time finding pictures or plans of swarm traps.
I'm wondering if color has a role in attracting a swarm or causing a trap to be noticed?


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Hey, I've found you! Don't laugh but this is the very first Blog I've ever seen let alone sent a message. After my mobile phone another step into the technical revolution. Terrific achievement; my legs ache just reading it. I'm worried about you falling off your bike all the time Polly, you remember I did suggest a tricycle. Glad you have the Goons with you! Thinking about you, take great care. X
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Hi Kids! Goodness me, what an adventure! whats this i've read about bum blisters?!! sounds just awesome out there. so happy for you. bet you've got legs of steel already. I'm now into day five of my course. already learnt why its important to teach yp writing :) week and a half til i'm in my first school! so much love for you both. Will be sporadic on here as am stupidly busy with the mountains of reading they're giving me, but thinking of you lots xxx
P and M, Just got back from sea and can finally write!! Sounds so amazing and am over the moon you're making safe and good progress......... Has Mikey got a string of garlic round his neck yet - I can just see him getting 'down wiv locals'!
Hope you're both well!!
You guys are going great guns. Your thighs are going to be hard as steel with all those hills. Me and Jim are planning to be in Goa around the 22nd of November so hopefully we will be able to catch up with you. Haven't booked flights yet cause muggins here needs a new passport which is hopefully on its way. Will let you know details when I have them Pols. Look after each other
Will be in Istanbul November 9th until14th so get pedalling and we will have a big beer waiting for you.In the meantime we shall enjoy hearing all about you travelsxxxxx
25 miles from geneva, using free wifi as an excuse to have a burger in macdonalds at 11 am! Can't wait to get there, see friends and sleep in a bed. Worst shower in the world at campsite last night so we are very dirty and sweaty from crazy hills. Will be updating blog tomorrow as we enjoy our first rest day in geneva.
Have a great well-earned rest! We are all thinking of you and following blog with baited breath. Back here in little old England we did the Boat Show on Monday - really an excuse to have a slap up lunch and today CJB went to the Goodwood Revival suitably dressed in cravat, sports coat and brouges - he doesn't have to try too hard to look vintage! George had his leaving party (from Dauntless) on Alice yesterday which looked great fun from pictures and Mums and Dads have got Fat Face all next week for photo shoots - all very exciting. Will be baby sitting that georgeous baby tomorrow so will sharpen the needle so we can wake him up when E&G have left!
All out love Jojo and Christopher
Hi lovelies! Loving reading about all your adventures, do hope you've had a good rest today. The weather in Cornwall has been cold but lovely today so we've had a nice walk along the coast and I've attempted some artisitc photography but fairly sure that it'll turn out rubbish! At least after the walking we felt we could justify fish and chips on the beach this evening. It's a hard life!
We're going out for a nice lunch with Andy and Mel in Rock for an early birthday treat tomorrow, then of to Paris to Thursday for some city sophistication then funand frolics at Disneyland! That is all French Air Traffic Controllers strike permitting...
I thought of you yesterday Pollen when Chris Moyles was playing his wonder years, and distressingly Macy Gray came on...your favourite from back in the day!!
Lots of love (and I do hope your bum blisters have healed..) xxx
Hi Polly just found time to finally catch up with you. Great progress after a difficult start! It was brill to see you at Gunwharf and I half wanted to set off to. I agree with your thoughts on Chartres cathedral! Look forward to next blog.
Ian x
Hey hey,
E -We have all just watched the wedding videos! Brilliant and was an amazing day!
C - Very funny watching everyone try and avoid the camera - should perhaps take note for next time!
GW - Top home video very amusing i successfully avoided the camera. peace.
GS - Basically, I am gobsmacked about what potty-mouth Polly said when she got out of the wedding car!!! Great fun to watch while munching on Nacho's doin' the early doors routine - thinking of you both..........
E- we are missing you loads but reckon you should currently be enjoying Geneva still? Anyway love from all and hear from you soon.
GS - keep on truckin
Hi everyone, we are happy and safe in Bern. have completed the blog up to date, but are waiting to find somewhere we can put the photos on aswell. No SD slots. Miss you all, and I did just spend 20 mins writing replies to everyone which the computer then deleted so have given up before I smash it up. Celebrating our one month wedding anniversary with a doner kebab xxx


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Police: Man vacationing with family drowns in Emerald Isle
EMERALD ISLE, CARTERET COUNTY - Police said a man on vacation with his family drowned in the water at Emerald Isle, making him the third drowning victim in the town since June.
According to investigators, 65-year-old David Bruce Bowman, from Athens, Ohio, was swimming with his wife Friday near the 4600 block of the beach strand in Emerald Isle. When his wife went to sit on the beach, Bowman continued swimming.
But at about 12:49 p.m., witnesses reported seeing Bowman floating in the water just off shore, police said. The victim was pulled out by his wife and other bystanders, and CPR was performed. EMS workers then took Bowman to Carteret General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to investigators.
Police said they were not sure whether medical conditions played a role in the drowning. They said the investigation will not be completed until the medical examiner's report is released.
This is the third drowning in Emerald Isle within two month. On July 14, 39-year-old Andy Clegg, also from Ohio, went under the water near the 700 block of Ocean Drive while trying to save his young sons, police said. The man was unresponsive when he was pulled to shore and died the next day.
On June 13, Marcel Albu, 18, a foreign exchange student, was pulled from the water near the 8600 block of Ocean View Drive, according to investigators. He was pronounced dead at Carteret General hospital.
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Wash your face every single night, and in the morning too if you tend to break out! For the perfect clean, spend a few minutes working the cleanser into your skin before rinsing, and make sure to cover your entire face, including the eye area. Small circles is the best way to loosen up any makeup and dirt! Then, splash lukewarm water on your face to rinse it off.
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This Flash-based interactive provides access to illustrations, visualizations, videos, and near-real time images of the Sun from a variety of NASA satellites. Learners can access this information to supplement other materials related to the Sun and... (View More) heliophysics. A scale tool with the size of the Earth is also presented with the solar images. (View Less)
Materials Cost: Free
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) Lithograph and In Search of ... the James Webb Space Telescope classroom activity
The lithograph features illustrations, statistics and science goals of the James Webb Space Telescope. The accompanying classroom activity prompts students to use the images and text to generate questions about the telescope. Students then research... (View More) those questions on the Internet and present their findings. (View Less)
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NGC 2174: Pillars in the Monkey Head Nebula lithograph and In Search of ... Star Formation classroom activity
This two-page lithograph features an infrared image entitled, Pillars in the Monkey Head Nebula (the nebula also known as NGC 2174), located in the Orion constellation. The accompanying classroom activity "In Search of....Star Formation" is a... (View More) curriculum support tool designed for use as an introductory inquiry activity. During the classroom activity, students use the images and text on this lithograph to generate questions about the electromagnetic spectrum. They will conduct research to answer their questions, then create a presentation to demonstrate their understanding of the material. (View Less)
This lithograph features a Hubble image of the galaxy cluster Abell 2744, which exhibits a special feature known as gravitational lensing. The backside includes a description of the image and its features. Students use the image and the information... (View More) provided to generate related questions, then conduct research to find the answers. Lesson details, including suggested research websites, are provided. (View Less)
This is a two-page lithograph featuring the Cepheid Variable Star RS Puppis, an example of a special class of bright pulsating stars whose light and energy outputs vary over a set period of time. The text on the lithograph explains the historic... (View More) importance of Cepheid variable stars as distance markers. The accompanying classroom activity In Search of … Cepheid Variable Stars is a curriculum support tool designed for use as an introductory inquiry activity. During the classroom activity, students use the images and text on this lithograph to generate questions about Cepheid variable stars. They will conduct research to answer their questions and will create a presentation to demonstrate their understanding of the material, providing supporting evidence from their research. (View Less)
This image from the Hubble Space Telescope reveals a panorama of turbulent star birth, located close enough to Earth that Hubble can resolve individual stars. The star factory resides 170,000 light-years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a small... (View More) satellite galaxy of our Milky Way. Included are suggestions for using this in the classroom and an introductory activity in which students use the images and text on this lithograph to generate questions, and research answers, about star formation. (View Less)
This software package displays movies and images of the aurora and the Sun in various wavelengths from the ground and from NASA spacecraft; a tutorial about what space weather is and how the aurora is formed; and more. Users will also find real-time... (View More) space weather conditions from current satellite missions and can download the latest data without leaving the Space Weather application. A TicTacToe game is included that tests space weather knowledge. This resource also provides additional space weather resources for use at home or school, including educational websites for offline viewing and links to a variety of space weather resources available online. (View Less)
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This series of laboratory lessons and activities uses authentic solar imagery and data to introduce students to solar science. Students are asked to explore details in imagery, including how to deal with the issues of noise and resolution, and... (View More) understand scale. They are introduced to the concept of space weather and how that affects both observing instruments and the Earth. Students learn about spectra, how helium and coronium were discovered, and go on to explore real spectra from the Sun. Most activities are mathematically based, and targeted for grades 9-10. Imagery is included from NASA/ESA's SOHO mission, NASA's SDO mission, and Japan's Hinode satellite. (View Less)
Emphasizing the synergies between science and engineering, these video clips highlight the research of professional ocean scientists and engineers in various disciplines. The clips are accompanied by additional relevant content including images,... (View More) data visualizations, graphs, animations, and other information. Content has been organized into more than a dozen thematic areas such as Solving Old Problems with New Technology and Small Scale Observations and Large Scale Ideas. All content has been aligned with science and engineering practices from the Next Generation Science Standards, including "asking questions and solving problems" and "planning and carrying out investigations," providing applicable resources for teachers who want to provide role models of effective practice for their students. (View Less)
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This two-sided poster presents images and information about ozone. The front features a series of color Earth images; each image reflects total ozone readings taken every October from 1979 to 2012. The poster back contains information about ozone... (View More) under the following headings: What is Ozone?, Chemistry of the Ozone Layer, Measuring Ozone in the Earth's Atmosphere, Timeline of Stratospheric Ozone Depletion and Observations, How the Ozone Hole Forms, and A World Avoided. In addition, the back contains two activities: Visualizing the Ozone Hole and a Color by Number worksheet. (View Less)
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A Camera Built to Last
Take this HD camera everywhere you go, from skydiving to snorkeling.
This is the camera you mount on your surfboard to catch waves with and don't have to worry when you wipe out. This is the camera you attach to your bedpost before a solid romp. This is the camera intended to go everywhere and endure any climate. GoPro's HD Hero NAKED is professional grade at a reasonable cost (roughly $259). It can withstand winds of up to 200 m.p.h. and also serves as a still camera. The specs: it has HD resolutions of 1080p/ 960p/ 720p and records at 30 and 60 frames per second. Whether for an upcoming summer vacation or a ski trip a few months down the road, you'll be able to relive every moment with one of these.


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Robert Bosch Tool Corporation to Launch Pinewood Derby® Dremel® Rotary Tool Accessory Kit in Lowe's Home Improvement Stores
The Robert Bosch Tool Corporation will offer a Pinewood Derby Accessory Kit for Dremel rotary tools this January at Lowe's Home Improvement stores across the United States. Each Dremel Pinewood Derby Accessory Kit will include everything one needs to shape, sand and create Pinewood Derby cars.In-store, hands-on, building demonstrations will be held every Tuesday at participating Lowe's stores from January 13 through February 24, 2009. Demonstrators will share building tips and techniques with parents and children of all ages, such as Pinewood Derby car building fundamentals as well as gain practical hands-on experience in using Dremel rotary tools.Children attending each Pinewood Derby car demonstration will also receive an exclusive Dremel/Lowe's All-Star Derby Car Demonstration Patch (while supplies last).A special in-store display highlighting the Pinewood Derby demonstrations event is located in the tool section at Lowe's. For a Lowe's store location near you, visit www.lowes.com or call 1-800-993-4416. For more information on Dremel products, project ideas and problem-solving tips, please visit www.dremel.com.
BSA® Licensee Adds Eagle Scout® Checks and Checkbook Covers
Custom Direct recently added Eagle Scout® checks and checkbook covers to complement its Boy Scout™ and Cub Scouts® product line.The Eagle Scout® series consists of a debossed leather checkbook cover, one design on the checks and labels and a matching contact card.The Cub Scout® and Boy Scout™ series each have a printed leather cover, four different designs on the checks and labels and a matching contact card.
For more information on Custom Direct BSA® licensed products and where to purchase them, please visit www.identitychecks.com.
Crown Awards Unveils New Line of BSA® Licensed Award Medals
Crown Awards, a 30-year-old manufacturer of trophies and awards, will introduce an exciting new line of medals featuring Pinewood Derby®, Raingutter Regatta®, and Space Derby®, among others.All medals will come with a metallic accented red, white, and blue neck ribbon. Styles will be available in gold with the Pinewood Derby medal available in silver or bronze, too.Medals will be available online at www.CrownAwards.com or at Crown Trophy retail locations across the U.S. in early February. For more information, call (800) 227-1557.
Eagle Scout® Honor Rings by Century Cut Diamonds
Century Cut Diamonds, an Austin, Texas, designer and manufacturer of fine jewelry, recently launched a custom Eagle Scout® Honor ring.The Eagle Scout® Honor ring features a deeply engraved eagle atop a signet style ring. Rings can be customized to include camp brands, service group logos, or year and troop number. Rings can be purchased in gold, silver, or palladium and will be available on-line at www.eaglehonor.com or by calling (800) 299-5475.
BSA Licensing is pleased to announce the two newly approved licensees below. For a complete listing of BSA licensed suppliers, please visit the Official BSA Licensing site.Accessories - West Coast Novelty, of Alameda, California, produces embroidered hats and caps. Accessories - National Emblem, of Carson, California, produces embroidered emblems.