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Hi everyone.
I am 20 and I am unemployed.
I only finished high school which isnt related to any of the named paths.
I started modeling 4 years ago while I was still in high school.(in my free time)
First program I used was "Google SketchUp".
I did some solid models and was amazed of the whole modeling thing.
It passed a short time when I managed to get my hands on 3Ds max.
In that time I modeled stuff every day,watched hundreds of tutorials on youtube.
That time I found out that I really like modeling characters,but I sucked at it obviously.
I still didnt give up.
After 3 years have passed I lost some of that interest cuz of frustration.
But I was still modeling here and there.
At that time I already had a project going on.A game about beyblade.
It's probably every little boy dream.(I still remember those games I played as a kid on my playstation 1)
I had many worries beside my modeling.
Being a leader isnt easy as most think,like I thought at first.
From that game which is now in a very slow development as I never had a crew that I couldnt relly on for other things like animation,rigging,programing.... I started learing all those myself.
So I would say that those other knowledges are nice to have if for example I dont have someone to do it or if I want to do a preview of my char.Small animation would be better to normal people than just model pics from side/front and 3/4 view.
So with all those new things to learn,that kind of stops me from learning/practicing modeling.
It's connected to that game mentioned before.
I just dont want to disapoint all those fans that are supporting us.
It would mean that the first game I wanted to create was a failure,how could I think of my future games then.
Anyways,let's proceed with story.
I tried many other programs like maya,blender...but I feel that 3ds max is the one for me.
My speed is much bigger in it than in blender for example.
In blender I dont know where is what.Everything seems to be owfully organized.
One of programs that I found out was Zbrush.
I like character modeling,which is organic modeling and Zbrush seems the right tool for it.
I use Zbrush some times,but it feels like I am again at the beggining like I was with modeling in 3ds max.
I watched some of the models professionals did and it was clear that they used Zbrush to achieve awesome details.(it could be mudbox,but its the same thing).
I feel like the next generation is here.
Like the modeling part is going more and more towards sculpting.Even for games.
And basicly is it worth learning modeling if the result would be 48:24 hours in favor of sculpting for some model.Means I would need 2-ice as much hours to model the same amount of details in a model I would do in Zbrush/Mudbox...
And yet there is still feeling that when I fail at sculpts 50 times I would get frustrated or something and leave it for some time.
After all of this I bought myself a wacom tablet,intuos pen and touch.
I heard that someone that knows how to draw well,can do better models.
So I started drawing some random stuff that come my mind.
It was nothing extraordinary,cuz I am just a begginer.
But when I was drawing these random stuff I noticed that I was really happy when I did them and I didnt even notice that several hours passed.
This is the same thing that happened to me when I was modeling characters,but I was frustrated in the end cuz those models didnt look as good as I thought they would be
While when I drew crappy images,I was still happy
But I cannot see if I could ever become a professional 2D artist.
So in the end you can see why I am confussed.
I dont know if I should keep up and try to strenghten all 3 or just 1.
Should I drop learning animation or rigging(I know some basic to intermediate stuff),but that's not where my interest is.
There are other questions in the in the text as well.
This is my 4,almost 5 years story.
And it's not a short one so I thank you for reading.
I shall await for your answers,advices or storys.


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SOPHOMORE YEAR (2000-01): Missed the first seven, and eight of the final nine games with a injury to his left foot ... gave gutty effort of playing 29 minutes vs. Marquette (2/14) in place of LeAndrew Bass, who missed the game due to sickness ... started at point guard in that game despite his injured foot ... scored eight points, added two assists and four rebounds at South Florida (2/10) ... made four of six free throws and added four assists versus Southern Miss (2/3) ... put together all-around game against Houston (1/31) with three points, four assists, a block and three steals ... scored five points and added four assists in 27 minutes against Memphis (1/27) ... notched six assists and no turnovers, while scoring two points against Charlotte (1/24) ... tallied four points, along with five assists and three blocks against Tulane (1/20) ... collected career-bests of nine points and seven steals versus Alcorn State (1/3) ... equaled career-best for rebounds with seven vs. VCU (12/30) ... poured in eight points against Georgia State (12/22) in Nike Festival ... hit both free throws and added four rebounds against Chattanooga (12/13) ... snapped a string of eight straight made field goals during first half of Murray State (12/8) contest ... notched career-high 11 assists vs. Alabama A&M (11/21).
FRESHMAN YEAR (1999-2000): Played in all 28 games for the Blazers in his first season, making 10 starts ... scored season-best eight points at Marquette (3/1) ... added season-high seven rebounds against Houston (2/26) ... converted eight of his final 12 shots on the season ... saw double-digit minutes in all but nine games in his first season ... added 37 assists, which included five against Southern Miss (1/19).
HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner for both Doug Hines and Bill Price at Union County High School in Morganfield, Kentucky ...averaged 17.2 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists in his senior season for the Braves ... selected to try out for the Indiana-Kentucky All-Star Game after his senior year ... led Union County to the Region II championship game ... selected All-State twice by both the Associated Press and the Lexington Courier-Journal ... was all-region and all-district ... averaged 17.0 points, 4.0 steals and 3.0 assists in his junior year ... ran track for the Braves garnering second team all-state honors in the sport and finishing second at the state meet in the high jump.
PERSONAL: Full name is Anthony O'Dell DuPont Johnson ...born December 1, 1980, in Henderson, Kentucky ... son of Robert Johnson ... a history major.

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If I'm understanding this correctly, this could be considered a tiny solar cell or a large photodiode. My question is, would this be more sensitive to light than the basic photodiode SparkFun sells? I'm looking for something that will pick up amber light to trigger a buzzer.
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UPDATE: Danica tells the Huffington Post that the Daily Mail's report about her post-baby weight loss method is completely fabricated. She has slimmed down simply by eating lots of healthy food, she said in an email statement:
While I'm flattered at the praise for losing my baby weight, I'm horrified at the irresponsible, unhealthy method by which they claimed I did it! This false story would have people believe that I simply don't have time to eat, due to being too distracted by writing my next math book and taking care of my baby. Nothing could be farther from the truth. I eat constantly because I'm still breastfeeding around the clock. My "secret" is what I eat – it's all healthy food: Whole grains, lots of fresh vegetables, organically raised chicken and meat, and almost no refined sugar, dairy, or gluten. I exercise at home – light cardio and yoga.. But make no mistake about it. The volume of healthy food I eat is, well, huge!
Last month Danica blogged about how she lost almost all the 40 pounds she gained during pregnancy through discipline and yoga.
"After that first month, when I was finally walking like a person again and not a Neanderthal, I began with yoga – gentle, restorative yoga that helped my body finish healing," she wrote.
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Danica, 36, studied math during college at UCLA and is an education advocate who has written three New York Times bestsellers encouraging girls to succeed at math.
"It's such a diversion to be constantly thinking of better ways I can teach people math that my hunger is for that really, for new ways of translating the beauty of it," she told Number Zen.
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Friday, August 28, 2009
Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness and the Politics of Empowerment, by Patricia Hill Collins [50BPT]
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Black Feminist Thought: Knowledge, Consciousness and the Politics of Empowerment by Patricia Hill Collins
This book comes to mind for me every time I talk to a white feminist who's just discovered this Great New Thing! called "intersectionality." Collins was talking about it nearly two decades ago, and the sources she cites and the struggles she describes make it clear that women of color have been navigating this space for a long, long time.
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Just wanted to drop by to say that I am loving this series. As a high school English teacher, it's hard to come up with books and stories that aren't part of the traditional canon, and this series has given me a ton of ideas! Thanks! (and if you need ideas for other books for the series, I have lots of them! :-D )ReplyDelete
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Magazine Suite August 2013 Release Highlights
New Features
Article Right Column Gallery Module
- A new module, the Article Right Column Gallery allows you to add this module to the Sidebar Content Zone of an article-details page and display the current article's gallery in the Sidebar Content Zone.
- The Article Right Column Gallery displays the images as a row of thumbnails which when clicked, opens a Lightbox to view and scroll through the images.
How To: Add an Article Right Column Gallery Module
- Login to Agility.
- Navigate to Pages.
- Locate and select your article-details page (ie. "articles/article-details" or "{category-name}/article-details") from the website tree.
- Click Add within the Sidebar Content Zone.
- Select the module named Article Right Column Gallery from the list of available modules.
- Optionally, set a Title for the module (by default, if left blank the title of the module will be the same as the name of the current Article).
- Next, optionally set an Image Limit (this will allow you to force a certain number of images to displays as thumbnails, they rest will be ignored and not displayed).
- When you are satisfied, Save & Preview and then Publish your changes.
If you only want your article's image gallery to appear in the Sidebar Content Zone (as opposed to the main column as well), then you will need to check-off Hide Galleries within your article-details page's Article Details module. Otherwise, the same Gallery will be displayed in both the Main Content Zone and you Sidebar Content Zone.
Event List
- A new dynamic page list now allows you to add Events.
- Events can be categorized, and will fall under "Archived" or "Upcoming" automatically based on the current date and the date of the Event.
How To: Create an Event
- Login to Agility.
- Navigate to Digital Content and select the Dynamic Page Content tab, then select the Events list.
- Within the events list, click New Item.
- In the General tab, create a Title for your event.
- Set a Date for your event and optionally Include Time.
- Optionally, enter an Event URL. This can be an URL to an external or internal web page.
- Enter the Details of your Event.
- Optionally enter a manual Excerpt for your event. If left empty, a truncated version of your Details will be used as the Excerpt.
- Next, click on the Images tab.
- Optionally, set a Listing Image for your Event by selecting an image larger than 140x140 will be automatically cropped to the appropriate size.
- Click on the Location tab.
- Optionally, set a City, Province, and Country for your Event.
- Click on the Categorization tab.
- Optionally, select a Category to associate your Event to.
- Click on the Related Events tab.
- Related events will automatically be applied based on similar categories, however you may override this by manually specifying the exact events using Related Events by Title field.
- Click Save and then Preview your Event before publishing.
Event Listing Module
- A new module, the Event Listing module will display a list of "Upcoming" Events by default, and include an optional filter to view "Archived" Events.
- The module can be placed on a defined Event Category landing page to have a filtered category view of your Events.
How To: Add an Event Listing Module
- Login to Agility.
- Navigate to Pages.
- Select a page where you would like to add an Event Listing module to.
- Click Add within the Main Content Zone to add the module to the page.
- Select Event Listing module from the list of modules.
- In the General tab of the module dialogue window, optionally set the Events Per Page (or leave the default ? 10), the No Content Message, the Auto Excerpt Length (length in where events which do not have an excerpt defined, use the details field truncated to this length), Hide Title (hides the title of each event), Show Full Event (will show the full details of each event instead of the excerpt), and Sort By Date (Ascending or Descending).
- In the Filter tab, optionally select a category in which to filter the events by. NOTE: If the module is under a Category page, the category will be included automatically in the filter.
- In the Labels tab, you can optionally customize the text of the general labels used in the module (or leave default).
- Click Save and Publish when you are satisfied with your changes.
Event Categories List
- A new shared content list, the Event Categories list will allow you to create categories for your Events and specify an event category landing page (similar to Articles).
How To: Create a new Event Category
- Login to Agility.
- Navigate to Pages.
- Create a new Page, this will be your event category landing page.
- Add the Event Listing module to your Main Content Zone (See How To: Add an Event Listing Module).
- Within the list, click New Item.
- Set a Title for your category.
- Select your Category Landing Page (any existing page which has the Event Listing module on it).
- Click Save.
- Publish your Event Category when you are satisfied.
Quiz Module
- A new module, the Quiz module allows you to setup a Quiz to add to any page and optionally associate it with an article.
- This module uses similar functionality to the existing Poll module.
How To: Create a Quiz
- Login to Agility.
- Navigate to Digital Content.
- In the Shared Content tab, select the Quizzes list.
- Click New Item.
- Set a Name for your Quiz.
- Enter a Quiz Question within the Rich Text Area.
- Click Save to save the Quiz.
- Next, click on the Answers tab.
- In order to create your list of Answers, click the Edit List link adjacent to the Answers Label.
- Click New Item to create a new Answer. Enter your Answer within the Answer field.
- Click Save and then Publish your Answer.
- Go back to the Quiz item by closing the Answers list.
- Next, click the Refresh Answers List link adjacent to the Correct Answer field (and its dropdown labelled "Select the correct answer"). This will refresh the dropdown list to reflect the recent Answers you just created. Select your Correct Answer from the dropdown list once it has refreshed.
- Optionally, enter text for Correct Answer Text, or leave default text.
- Optionally, enter the Incorrect Answer Text, or leave default text.
- Next, optionally click the Associated Articles or Associated Blog Posts tab to search and select article(s)/blog(s) to associate this Quiz.
- Associating article(s)/blog(s) will ensure that if the Quiz module exists on an article-details/blog-details page, then the article/blog will display this Quiz alongside.
- Click Save.
- When satisfied, Publish the Quiz.
How To: Add a Quiz Module to a page
- Login to Agility.
- Navigate to Pages.
- Select the Page you would like to add the Quiz module to. This could be a regular static page, or a dynamic page (such as an article-details page or a blog-details page).
- Click Add within either the Main Content Zone or the Sidebar Content Zone to add the module to respective zone.
- Select the module named Quiz from the list of modules available.
- If you added this module to a static page, select a Quiz from the list of Quizzes.
If you added this module to a dynamic page, leave the Quizzes dropdown list blank - this will ensure the module will display a quiz associated with the current article or blog post.
- Click Save.
- Preview, then Publish when you are satisfied with your changes.
Responsive Design
- The default menu on small screen devices will now show a menu icon which when clicked will display the menu links.
- The Social Media Share bar will now move into the main column on small screen devices near the top of the main body.
Article Listing Module
- Adding multiple Article Listing modules would previously overwrite the Page Title (with the last module to be loaded) and incorrectly filter other Article Listing modules.
Article Photo Galleries
- Alongside the improvements made to the Image Gallery functionality in Agility, Articles now use Image Galleries as opposed to Photo lists. Photo List support is still available for previous sites.
- A new Article Right Column Gallery module now allows you to display an article's gallery in the Right Column.
Article Details
- The Article Details module now allows you to specify if you would like to "Hide" the Image Gallery from appearing within the Article, this was added to allow for support of the Article Right Column Gallery without displaying the Image Gallery twice on the same page.
- The Article Details module now includes a property for Gallery View which has two options:
- Slider, this is the existing Image Gallery view which displays a slider with a list of thumbnails beneath.
- Lightbox, this is a new feature which will display a list of thumbnails which when clicked will open a Lightbox overlay, allowing you to scroll through all images within the gallery.
- A "Back to Top" link has been added to the bottom of an article.
Inline Code
- Performance improvement when previewing Inline Code.
- Ratings have been entirely replaced by Likes for Blog Posts and Articles.
Ratings and Likes
- Ratings have been entirely replaced by Likes for Blog Posts and Articles
- LinkedIn has now been added as an option for Comments Authentication when you attempt to comment without being logged in.
- Comments Avatar now loads a thumbnailed version of the profile picture.
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|"To those who do not know mathematics, it is difficult to get across a real feeling as to the beauty, the deepest beauty, of nature ... If you want to learn about nature, to appreciate nature, it is necessary to understand the language that she speaks in. "
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I've been hearing good things about Yes to Carrots, so I have been wanting to try it out! Maybe the leave-in would be a good place to start
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I need to do a naked hair test also! I feel like I really need to sort out exactly how each of the products I'm using are working for me. I'm really beginning to wonder if a LI may be too much for me in general. I may have to take an even more minimalistic approach :/
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|Republic Airways Holdings Announces First Quarter 2007 Results
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 25, 2007--Republic Airways Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ/NM: RJET) today reported operating revenues of $290.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, a 12.9% increase, compared to $257.3 million for the same period last year. The Company reported net income of $19.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, a 14.1% improvement over the $16.9 million reported in the prior year's first quarter. The Company also reported earnings per diluted share of $0.44, compared to $0.39 for the same period last year. The primary items of significance affecting the first quarter of 2007 are outlined below.
First Quarter Highlights
Excluding reimbursement for fuel expense, which is a pass-through cost to our partners, passenger revenues increased 26.7% for the first quarter of 2007. This increase was primarily as a result of a 24.8% increase in available seat miles (ASMs) to 2.5 billion ASMs, up from 2.0 billion ASMs and a 23.1% increase in block hours. These increases reflect the addition of 25 E170/175 regional jet aircraft placed into service since March 31, 2006 and 14 CRJ-200 regional jet aircraft placed into service during the first quarter of 2007.
Total operating expenses for the first quarter of 2007, including interest expense but excluding fuel charges (which are reimbursable by the Company's major partners), of $194.1 million, increased approximately 25.4% from $154.8 million for the same quarter of 2006. Operating cost per ASM (CASM), including interest expense but excluding fuel, remained unchanged at 7.9 cents.
During the quarter the Company took delivery of four new 86-seat E175 regional jets which were placed into fixed-fee service for US Airways. The Company entered into fixed rate debt financing arrangements for these aircraft. The Company also took delivery of ten 50-seat CRJ-200 regional jet aircraft on short-term leases which were placed into service with Continental. At present, the Company is operating 25 regional jets for Continental, 17 CRJ-200s and 8 E145s. Additionally the Company began service for Frontier Airlines with four 70-seat aircraft that had been delivered in 2006. At March 31, 2007, the Company's fleet consisted of 189 regional jets including 95 E145 family aircraft, 76 E170 aircraft, 4 E175 aircraft and 14 CRJ200 aircraft.
On March 13, 2007, the Company amended its agreements with Delta Air Lines. The amendments provide for the cancellation of the Company's warrants of 3,435,000 shares of common stock that had been issued to Delta, a decrease in the Company's block hour reimbursement rates of approximately 3% for the sixteen 70-seat aircraft and the twenty-four 50-seat aircraft operated for Delta, and the early removal of the fifteen 37-seat aircraft between September 2008 and April 2009. The Company was also granted a pre-petition, unsecured general claim in the amount of $91 million. These agreements were approved by the Bankruptcy Court on March 27, 2007.
On March 16, 2007, the Company entered into an agreement with WexAir LLC, the company's former majority stockholder, to purchase two million shares of its Common Stock, par value $.001 per share, at a price of $20.50 per share, for total consideration of $41,000,000. The transaction settled on March 21, 2007.
Recent Developments
In April, the Company sold its $91 million pre-petition unsecured creditor claim against Delta Air Lines for approximately $44.6 million.
In order to reduce operational disruptions resulting from higher than planned pilot attrition and the integration of the CRJ fleet, the Company has reduced scheduled ASMs and block hours by approximately 3-4% for the months of May through September of 2007. The Company's website has been updated with adjusted ASM and block hour forecasts for the remainder of 2007. The Company still expects to add a total of 54 regional jet aircraft to its fixed-fee operations during 2007, but at a more moderate integration pace than was previously planned.
Balance Sheet Information
At March 31, 2007 the Company had $156.5 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $195.5 million as of December 31, 2006. The Company's long-term debt increased to $1.54 billion as of March 31, 2007, compared to $1.48 billion at December 31, 2006. All of the Company's long-term debt is at fixed interest rates, and is secured by the aircraft. The Company also has significant long-term operating lease obligations. At a 7% discount factor, the present value of these lease obligations was approximately $743.5 million as of March 31, 2007.
Corporate Information
Republic Airways Holdings, based in Indianapolis, Indiana is an airline holding company that owns Chautauqua Airlines, Republic Airlines and Shuttle America. The airlines offer scheduled passenger service on more than 1,000 flights daily to 108 cities in 36 states, Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas through airline services agreements with six U.S. airlines. All flights are operated under the airline partner brand, such as AmericanConnection, Delta Connection, United Express, US Airways Express, Continental Express and Frontier. The airlines currently employ more than 3,800 aviation professionals and operate 189 regional jet aircraft.
The Company will conduct a telephone briefing to discuss its first quarter results tomorrow, April 26th, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. For those wishing to participate please call 866-510-0705 and for international calls please dial 617-597-5363, the password is 59541385. A live Webcast of this briefing will also be available online at www.rjet.com - investor relations.
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In addition to historical information, this release contains forward-looking statements. Republic Airways may, from time-to-time, make written or oral forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements encompass Republic Airways' beliefs, expectations, hopes or intentions regarding future events. Words such as "expects," "intends," "believes," "anticipates," "should," "likely" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this release are made as of the date hereof and are based on information available to Republic Airways as of such date. Republic Airways assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement. Actual results may vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of reasons, including, among others, the risks discussed in our Form 10-K and our other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated into this release by reference.
REPUBLIC AIRWAYS HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Dollars and Shares in Thousands, Except per Share Amounts) (Unaudited) Financial Highlights Three Months Ended March 31, ---------------------------- 2007 2006 Change OPERATING REVENUES Passenger $ 284,402 $ 248,176 14.6% Other 6,041 9,168 -34.1% ---------------------------- Total operating revenues 290,443 257,344 12.9% OPERATING EXPENSES Wages and benefits 50,742 40,145 26.4% Aircraft fuel 66,949 76,523 -12.5% Landing fees 12,052 8,594 40.2% Aircraft and engine rent 27,034 20,352 32.8% Maintenance and repair 27,006 22,381 20.7% Insurance and taxes 4,046 4,292 -5.7% Depreciation and amortization 24,510 21,418 14.4% Other 23,275 15,722 48.0% ---------------------------- Total operating expenses 235,614 209,427 12.5% ---------------------------- OPERATING INCOME 54,829 47,917 14.4% OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Interest expense (25,404) (21,869) 16.2% Other income 2,786 1,966 41.7% ---------------------------- Total other income (expense) (22,618) (19,903) 13.6% INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 32,211 28,014 15.0% ---------------------------- INCOME TAX EXPENSE 12,931 11,114 16.3% ---------------------------- NET INCOME 19,280 16,900 14.1% ============================ PER SHARE, BASIC $ 0.45 $ 0.40 12.5% PER SHARE, DILUTED $ 0.44 $ 0.39 12.8% Weighted Average Common Shares Basic 42,626 41,836 1.9% Diluted 44,306 42,944 3.2%
Unaudited Operating Highlights Operating Highlights Three Months Ended March 31, ----------------------------- 2007 2006 Change Passenger Revenues, excluding fuel (000) 217,453 171,653 26.7% Passengers carried 3,250,296 2,555,248 27.2% Revenue passenger miles (000) 1,710,698 1,374,290 24.5% Available seat miles (000) 2,452,784 1,965,202 24.8% Passenger load factor 69.7% 69.9% -0.2 pts Cost per available seat mile, including interest expense (cents) 10.64 11.77 -9.6% Fuel cost per available seat mile (cents) 2.73 3.89 -29.8% Cost per available seat mile, excluding fuel expense (cents) 7.91 7.88 0.4% Operating Aircraft at period end: 37-50 seat regional jets 109 95 14.7% 70+ seat regional jets 80 57 40.4% Block hours 149,739 121,632 23.1% Departures 83,098 69,156 20.2% Average daily utilization of each aircraft (hours) 10.3 10.2 1.0% Average aircraft stage length (miles) 519 524 -1.0% CONTACT: Republic Airways Holdings Warren R. Wilkinson, 317-484-6042
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Discussion in 'TiVo Stream' started by gamo62, Jun 17, 2013.
its not a hardware limitation...
Anyone heard any news on updates on H.264 compatibility yet?
This is so frustrating. I use my iPad all the time while on my treadmill and its infuriating to see all the shows I have recorded that I can't watch and very few that I can (local channels only).
C'mon Tivo. Please address this issue! My stream is virtually useless.
You can use TTG and iTunes to get shows on to your iPad. Nowhere near as easy as using Stream of course, but certainly possible.
Here is the situation. The TiVo app converts content to H.264. Somehow, it doesn't know what to do with content that it already H.264. Ironic, eh?
So then this means that since the same hardware found in the Roamio is also what makes up the stand alone units, that one would think the stand alone units will be around for roughly the same lifecycle length as the Roamio?
Sorry if this post is "dredging up old topics", I'm just desperate to find out as much information as I can with my $129 investment. I wonder if the issue can be addressed in an update to the iOS app. Anyway since according to my Stream the last software update it received was version 19.1.6-01-6 build date Feb 18, 2014, has there been any change or improvement in anything?
h.264 support is in the pipeline. There's no known or hinted timetable, just that it's planned.
September for that. (the clues suggest)
You mean September 2016?
Let's hope this upcoming update fixes this because frankly I think it should work perfectly and make people happy like it was intended to. I hope MPEG4 channels are less compressed and leads to better picture quality which ultimately leads to a better overall experience for the user.
Rumor has it this will be a major update for both the IOS and Android apps. I am sure he main focus has been getting the android app up to speed - but I have a whole list of improvements I would like to see globally!
No real info, we will just have to wait and see...
September is just a few days away!
I'd love to see your list. I get the feeling that all this is gonna happen near the end of September unless Margret uses her immense influence to make it sooner.
Well, just off the top of my head!
- live streaming without recording
- remove proxy server
- LTE streaming
- Download in the background
I think the LTE streaming thing was more of an issue caused by Apple then TiVo, something to do with HLS and low bitrate/bandwidth thingies.
How live streaming is currently handled I don't mind at all because when I'm done watching it I get prompted to delete the show automatically without me having to look for it and do it manually which is a welcome change on how it originally was.
I agree to get rid of the pain in the butt proxy server and give us better quality.
Download in background? Sounds like a good idea.
Yeah, TiVo needs to improve the bitrate to get Apple approval - I actually think that is likely this next release.
As for setting up a recording - I would love to be able to channel surf and it would go a long way in making TiVo stream competitive with Slingbox.
Personally I don't understand the appeal to channel surf in 2014. It's so much faster and simpler to just browse the channel guide for the show you want to watch and watch it. I feel like I've mentioned this before but the whole concept of channel surfing was before the days of electronic program guides. With that said I agree it would be nice for those people to be able to do so, just as long as it doesn't negatively affect those who don't want to. I mean no offense to you bradley, the topic is just something that irks me.
No offense taken - I don't think traditional surfing would be a great experience on the mobile app anyway. But, it might be nice to quickly bounce between a couple of live shows - the current mechanism just seems a little wonky and disconnected to me.
"TiVo Stream: These devices are not yet compatible with MPEG4. TiVo Stream will not work with the upgraded Comcast channels until early 2015, when a Stream software update that provides compatibility with MPEG4 will be released."
Good find. I guess it took the biggest MSO to prompt TiVo to finally do something about it. "Peons" like Cox and smaller MSOs weren't enough. Very interesting that an all H.264 channel rollout is now starting with Comcast. May set a precedent for others.
The actual credit on the find goes to Dave Zatz. He posted an article about 45 minutes before CoxInPHX posted here.
Curiously enough, I don't think the update will be an update to the stream software at all. I think it will be an update to the premiere/roamio software to enable them to HLS stream directly to (an updated version of the) iOS/Android (mobile) app.
Currently, the mobile apps "browse" a unit's programs and the stream only gets involved when the mobile app wants to view a video, at which point, the mobile app requests the desired video from the stream. The stream, in turn, fetches the video from the unit being browsed (using MRS), transcodes it, and feeds it to the mobile app.
All of that redirection was originally required because the premiere/roamio's lacked the cpu power (or the dedicated HW necessary) to real-time transcode their recorded MPEG2 TS videos into the H.264 that iOS can play back.
But the S4 (at launch) and S5's could and can record, store, and playback H.264 directly. So really all that's necessary (for such locally stored H.264 videos) is to extend the premiere/roamio software to support the remuxing and streaming to the mobile apps, at which point, the stream need not even enter the picture anymore.
It stands to reason that there originally wasn't enough H.264 to bother with the effort, but tivo has now been developing this ability (direct streaming) over the past six months or so, presumably, spurred along by a major MSO partner. Whether that will have it available early 2015 as speculated, it's anyone's guess.


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I thought today would be a good day to post the second part of my autumn decor for under $20, so here we go!
If you remember from my last post, I purchased the fall leaves garland from dollar tree and used some of them along my TV stand. I also got a steal on some battery operated timer candles from Kohl's and used one next to the TV with a cute little sparkly pumpkin next to it. I also found some gold Eucalyptus sprigs from dollar tree and hung them on the wall in a pottery wall vase. So pretty!
With the other half of my $20 bargin finds, I decorated the top of my desk hutch....
While I was digging through my holiday box, I found this adorable little tin pumpkin that I picked up at a garage sale last year. It was in a goodie box, so Im not sure how much I paid, but it was practically free. I popped one of the timer candles inside and he illuminates his smiling face for me everyday! Love it!
I placed my last two timer candles on the autumn leaf garland and the remainder of the gold Eucalptus mixed in the tie the whole room together.
Finally, I dug out my Yankee candle from last year and plugged in my rock salt lamp for the added ambience and pumpkin spice autumn scent that my battery operated candles cant provide.
So blissfully soothing and spooky at the same time ;-)
I hope you are all having a great Halloween! What are your plans for the day? Passing out candy to the trick or treaters, costume party, spooky movie night? I had a nice outing with my Mother and I'm spending the rest of my night cozied up in front of Ghost Adventures and other other Halloween themed shows.
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There are a few factors surrounding Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe this weekend that make it awfully tough to predict a big Sunday for him. But at least he should be on the field and have a basic opportunity to post some nice numbers. Bowe suffered a neck injury during last week's loss to the Bengals, and head coach Romeo Crennel said Monday that Bowe was questionable for Week 12 against the Broncos. But after a couple of limited practices, Crennel said Friday that he expects his No. 1 wideout to be active on game day.
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But Bowe has been held under 80 receiving yards and out of the end zone since in every game since Week 4. Noodle-armed Brady Quinn will get the start for the Chiefs in this game, and compound that bad news with the fact that Bowe will see a lot of cornerback Champ Bailey, who is still getting it done at 34 years old. Bowe is a low-end WR3 this week.


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Academic Unit: Purdue School of Engineering and Technology
Certificate(s): Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering
Overview: Systems Engineering is a multi-disciplinary field that aims at integrating the engineering and management functions in the development and creation of a product, process, or service. The definition given by International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) is a good description of what SE encompasses: "Systems Engineering is concerned with the overall process of defining, developing, operating, maintaining, and ultimately replacing quality systems. While other engineering disciplines concentrate on the details of individual aspects of a system (electronics, mechanics, ergonometrics, aerodynamics, software, etc.), systems engineering is concerned with the integration of all of these aspects into a coherent and effective system. Systems engineers concentrate their efforts on the aspects of the engineering process (requirements definition, top-level functional designs, project management, life cycle cost analysis, etc.) that serve to organize and coordinate other engineering activities. The systems engineer is the primary interface between management, customers, suppliers, and specialty engineers in the systems development process." Based on this description, all engineering and manufacturing firms, and many other complex institutions, need Systems Engineering to improve productivity and quality as well as reduction in overall cost.


text: I took Darko's lack of scoring as a GOOD THING because he wasn't trying to "just get his", he tried to play within the offense of the team and you could see he was trying very hard (sometimes too hard) to do all the things that were asked of him (picks, screens, ball reversals). Does anyone remember the comment that Delfino made stating that "you have to be selfish" to get PT for the Pistons? He was referring to guys like Delk and Mo Evans that jacked up the first shot they saw instead of working for the BEST SHOTS in the offense. (or at least that's what I read into it). Carlos was making the observation that guys like he and Darko couldn't succeed here without that "greediness" to their games. They needed to want to take over the games and not just play good solid team ball. Both Delfino and Darko are both TEAM FIRST GUYS, they make the pass before taking a bad shot. Neither of them succeeded under Flip so far. I'm guessing that Delfino's words have been pretty prophetic so far. As far as PASSION, Darko doesn't seem to have any issues with that SINCE HE HAS GOTTEN A CHANCE TO PLAY IN ORLANDO AND FOR HIS HOME COUNTRY TEAM. Darko just wanted to play and be part of the team, is that too much to ask after 2+ years of sitting on the bench? I think the Pistons did a major disservice to a kid they had high hopes for.


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Electron-Phonon Anomaly Related to Charge Stripes: Static Stripe Phase Versus Optimally Doped Superconducting La1.85Sr0.15CuO4
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DOI: 10.1007/s10909-007-9318-9
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- Reznik, D., Pintschovius, L., Fujita, M. et al. J Low Temp Phys (2007) 147: 353. doi:10.1007/s10909-007-9318-9
Inelastic neutron scattering was used to study the Cu-O bond-stretching vibrations in optimally doped La1.85Sr0.15CuO4 (Tc = 35 K) and in two other cuprates showing static stripe order at low temperatures, i.e., La1.48Nd0.4Sr0.12CuO4 and La1.875Ba0.125CuO4. All three compounds exhibit a very similar phonon anomaly, which is not predicted by conventional band theory. It is argued that the phonon anomaly reflects a coupling to charge inhomogeneities in the form of stripes, which remain dynamic in superconducting La1.85Sr0.15CuO4 down to the lowest temperatures. These results show that the phonon effect indicating stripe formation is not restricted to a narrow region of the phase diagram around the so-called 1/8 anomaly but occurs in optimally doped samples as well.


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Jarvis Cocker, two members of the Kooks and a songwriter who has yet to significantly trouble the charts - it was the kind of line-up that would normally only rub shoulders at a pop festival. But these dissimilar acts found themselves on the same bill at an Oxfam shop in Hackney, east London, last night at the launch of Oxjam, a month-long music based fundraising event. It was the first of four big-name gigs at the shop this week - other evenings feature equally eclectic bills, such as tomorrow's pairing of electro-poppers Hot Chip and emotional indie-boy Get Cape Wear Cape Fly - and served as a vivid contrast to stadium-sized benefit gigs such as Live Earth.
Cocker, whose wardrobe and record collection owe much to Oxfam, was there to perform a DJ set between opening act Remi Nicole and head- liners The Kooks in the basement of London's largest Oxfam shop. The floor had been cleared to accommodate 200 competition winners and artists' friends, but shelves of dog-eared paperbacks exuded a comforting mustiness.
Most of the contents of Cocker's DJ box, including esoteric records such as BBC Radiophonic Mugshot Presents the Seasons, were chosen from Oxfams in London and his native Sheffield. He wasn't wearing any of his Oxfam clothes though. "Problem with moths," he said.
His DJ/comedy hour was the highlight of the evening. It erased all memory of Remi Nicole's generic rock set and gave The Kooks something formidable to live up to. It should be said that Londoner Nicole has been tipped as a rock chick to watch, but punky bawling will only get a singer so far. Despite her have-a-go punchiness and the odd quip, there wasn't much to engage with in tune-free sounds like Tabloid Queen and Rock and Roll.
Most of the young, largely female crowd were there to see The Kooks, or a half serving of them anyway. Singer Luke Pritchard, right, and guitarist Hugh Harris are young enough to get away with masses of brunette curls, and they have the confidence of musicians whose debut album has sold 2m copies and acoustic versions of the hits Naive and Ooh La were as indefatigably bubbly as on the album. But stripped down to guitars, hair and some fruity language from Pritchard, they revealed themselves as pop footnotes, rather than music makers.
Cocker, who cemented things together in the middle, was dismissive of his music legacy. When someone shouted "Pulp!" he drawled: "Pulp? That old mother." Instead he indulged for the trashy, the flashy and the hopeless, explaining each choice before playing it. Who knew before this that Rolf Harris was a big influence on Adam and the Ants.


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over the past eight years was the complete and utter lie that, golly, it's just impossible to even know what torture is! So when prisoners die from beating, suffocation and cold cells, or innocent men get renditioned to Syria for 10 months of tender ministrations by the Syrian "authorities" Catholics must make excuses for this and those who object are "pharisees". To these perpetually baffled moral relativists, I dedicate the next 10 hours:
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My gosh, should i shave off my fur? Its been humid and really rainy over here. I think it rains every afternoon!
My mistress is in a foul mood. She keeps eating chocolates and of cos NOT giving me any. She is trying to distract herself by doing things she likes and eating chocolates which she loves. Distract from what, I am not too sure... negative thoughts, I suppose?
Why cant human beings be like us sometimes? Live for the moment and STOP worrying about things they cant do much about? Through my 6 and half years of life experience, i think human beings can be really silly. Life really will just pass along and you know what? You will be fine. Think about the things you have been through? Tons! And guess what, that has made you stronger! So learn from me, do what you need to do and the rest, dont sweat about it yet. Lots of time to be miserable. Ha.
To everyone else here, hey, Happy New Year and I wish all of you the very best in 2010! :)
I have been thinking...
After my last relationship which ended last year, why do I still feel I never moved on?
I am independent, I got lots of stuff to do, I got friends and I got 2 wonderful dogs to accompany me every minute when I am home. Honestly speaking, I seem to have more good things than bad things in my life if I am really going to count my blessings...
Yet, something seem to be missing in my life. I wonder if I am too used to having a partner in my life? How do one do without one? I do not think its healthy if I cant be happy on my own.
So how can I feel happy without a relationship?
I cant believe it! I just stayed in my new home for barely 10 days and my neighbour told my landlord that a government person came to check on my dogs! I did not see any memos or any notice but I am very annoyed. My neighbours are not even giving me and my girls a chance to settle in yet.
I miss my old place. I had 10 dogs before and no one complained!
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Joseph Burdo
adjunct assistant professor
Ph.D., Penn State College of Medicine
Phone: 617-552-3556
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Fields of Interest
Hereditary hemochromatosis as a modifier of heavy metal toxicity in the brain, development of a cell culture model of human stroke and identification of neuroprotective compounds using that culture model.
Academic Profile
My doctoral dissertation in the laboratory of James Connor at Penn State College of Medicine focused on iron metabolism in the brain, and how it is related to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's Disease (AD), Parkinson's Diseases and Restless Legs Syndrome. We studied how altered iron and iron management protein distribution in the brain was correlated with particular disease states. During this time, we identified a novel mode of transferrin transport in a cell culture model of the blood brain barrier (BBB) that is thought to have a protective capacity for the brain.
For my postdoctoral fellowship I worked with David Schubert of The Salk Institute in La Jolla, California studying several aspects of neurological diseases. One of my projects dealt with identifying the mechanisms of neuroprotection by flavonoids, which are nutritional antioxidant compounds. We were able to determine one of the critical intracellular pathways by which fisetin, a flavonoid found in highest concentrations in fruits such as strawberries and apples, protected against oxidative stress in neurons. This finding is significant because increases in oxidative stress are common in many seemingly diverse neurodegenerative diseases, and also because it indicates a potential way to protective ourselves from these diseases. Another line of research I was involved in dealt with the interaction of Type II diabetes and AD. People with Type II diabetes are significantly more likely to develop AD than non-diabetics, but the mechanism behind this association isn't clear. Using an AD mouse model, we were able to determine that high levels of blood glucose led to earlier development of the AD pathology compared to those AD mice that had normal blood glucose, and we were also able to localize the particular damage in the AD diabetic mice to the endothelial cells of the BBB. After leaving the Salk Institute, I continued on with a similar line of research during two years as a faculty member at Bridgewater State College.
My current research at Boston College has two main facets, one of which is the further identification of novel neuroprotective compounds in a cell culture model of human stroke. In addition to evaluating flavonoids, I have recently begun collaborating with Dr. Charles Hoffman to test the neuroprotective capacity of his phosphodiesterase inhibitors in my stroke model, with early promising results. My second line of research involves clarifying how the iron overload disease hereditary hemochromatosis (HH) modifies the toxicity risk for other heavy metals such as lead and mercury in the brain. A recent study indicated that HH individuals who have elevated levels of bone and blood lead also have increased levels of cognitive decline compared to non-HH individuals with similar levels of elevated bone and blood lead. The mechanism behind this association is unknown. In my lab we have a neuronal cell line that expresses the mutated proteins that cause HH, and we are using that cell line to study how lead and other heavy metals may differentially affect those who suffer from HH.
Representative Publications
Burdo, J., Chen, Q., Calcutt, N., and Schubert, D. 2009. The pathological interaction between diabetes and presymptomatic Alzheimer's disease. Neurobiology of Aging 30(12): 1910–7.
Burdo, J., Schubert, D., and Maher, P. 2008. Glutathione production is regulated via distinct pathways in stressed and non-stressed cortical neurons. Brain Research 1189: 12–22.
Burdo, J., Dargusch, R., and Schubert, D. 2006. Distribution of the cystine/glutamate antiporter system xc- in the brain, kidney, and duodenum. Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry 54(5): 549–57.
Burdo, J.R., Simpson, I.A., Menzies, S., Beard, J., and Connor, J.R. 2003. Regulation of the profile of iron-management proteins in brain microvasculature. Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism 24(1): 67–74.
Burdo, J.R., Antonetti, D.A., Wolpert, E.B., Connor, J.R. 2003. Mechanisms and regulation of transferrin and iron transport in a model blood-brain barrier system. Neuroscience 121(4): 883–90.
Burdo, J.R. and Connor, J.R. 2003. Brain iron uptake and homeostatic mechanisms: An overview. BioMetals 16(1): 63–75.
Burdo, J.R. and Connor, J.R. 2002. Iron transport in the central nervous system. In Molecular and Cellular Iron Transport, CRC Press, pp. 487–508.
Connor, J.R., Menzies, S.L., Burdo, J.R., and Boyer, P.J. 2002. Iron and iron management proteins in neurobiology. Pediatric Neurology 25(2): 118–129.
Zywicke, H.A., van Gelderen, P., Connor, J.R., Burdo, J.R., Garrick, M.D., Dolan, K.G., Frank, J.A., and Bulte, J.W. 2002. Microscopic R2* mapping of reduced brain iron in the Belgrade rat. Annals of Neurology 52(1): 102–105.
Burdo, J.R., Menzies, S.L., Simpson, I.A., Garrick, L.M., Garrick, M.D., Dolan, K.G., Haile, D.J., Beard, J.L., and Connor, J.R. 2001. Distribution of divalent metal transporter 1 and metal transport protein 1 in the normal and Belgrade rat. Journal of Neuroscience Research 66: 1198–1207.
Georgieff, M.K., Wobken, J.K., Welle, J., Burdo, J.R, Connor, J.R. 2000. Identification and localization of divalent metal transporter-1 (DMT-1) in term human placenta. Placenta 21(8): 799–804.
Burdo, J.R., Martin, J., Menzies, S.L., Dolan, K.G., Romano, M.A., Fletcher, R.J., Garrick, M.D., Garrick, L.M., and Connor, J.R. 1999. Cellular distribution of iron in the brain of the Belgrade rat. Neuroscience 93(3): 1189–1196.


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Interested in hiring a stylist to go shopping then to take them back to your place to help decorate with those gorgeous new found treasures? Oh yes! Lee Tran Lam is an editor over at Inside Out magazine and sent me a tip today about talented stylist Glen Proebstel, represented by Katrina Herschell Management. Have you heard of Proebstel? I hadn't but whoa… the moment that I entered his heavenly portfolio I purred like a kitten… so cozy, so gorgeous, what creative vision he has!
Once a style director for Inside Out, he has 15 years experience as a freelance stylist and store merchandiser which brought him into his most current role as a personal shopper. He works in Sydney where you can book him for a minimum of 2 hours in-store and then you can take him back to your place to discuss decorating and installation ideas. How fun!
I did quite a bit of personal shopping with clients in Boston and loved the work but on the flipside I like the idea of taking a stylist home with me to provide an alternate view of things, don't you? No matter how good our taste or ideas it can be quite eye-opening to gain the opinions of those whom we respect with an aesthetic that we're fond. You can be the best chef in the world but you don't only dine on your own meals… in fact all of the chefs that I follow often refer to the culinary experiences they've had in other restaurants or in the homes of their chef friends as being "defining moments" or "learning experiences". And why not? I think it expands the mind and builds upon experience giving a really solid presence and even helps to further define our own style.
Yet in the world of interiors how many times do you hear of one designer hiring another for tips or inspiration? I think it can be very beneficial if you are an experienced designer to gain the impressions of your colleagues, I find it a bit of a challenge even and though it invites criticism why not see what the other has to say? A stylist like Glen Proebstel could be a real gemstone to invite by for the afternoon whether you're a pro or not.
Who wouldn't want to take home one of their favorite stylists for the day? I'm not too proud to say… Sign me up.
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Target: United States Senate
Goal: Reduce gridlock by encouraging the U.S. Senate to enact more substantive filibuster reform.
Recently, the U.S. Senate passed a watered down rule change addressing filibuster reform. However, these reforms do not sufficiently address the silent filibuster, nor the supermajority needed to end such a motion. Although the rule changes could potentially speed up Congressional action, they do not go far enough.
Filibusters have played a fundamental role in stonewalling a myriad of social, economic, and environmental legislation in Congress. The practice has become unprecedentedly abused over the past several congressional terms. Subsequently, nearly every bill that appears before the Senate now requires a supermajority to pass. Obstructionists have also held up Senate confirmations for presidential appointees—contributing to an already crippling level of partisanship. Nevertheless, part of the answer may lie in substantive filibuster reform—end the silent filibuster and tyranny of the Senate minority.
In its original form, the filibuster guaranteed debate for the Senate minority. Senators took to the floor and debated the issues—either as a 'solo performer,' or as a part of a like-minded group, with each Senator speaking consecutively. The process provided for the sufficient airing of legislation before it went to vote.
With the current hyper-partisanship destroying any potential for compromise, however, the Republican minority has succumbed to filibustering nearly anything and everything. And under the current set of rules, they can obstruct legislation without even muttering a single word in defense of their motion on the Senate floor. For example, in what's called a 'silent' filibuster, a Senator can simply call the cloakroom on the Senate floor and "object" to a vote. They neither have to appear in person before the Senate floor, nor debate.
But in order to bring any filibuster to an end, the Cloture Rule must be invoked (a measure requiring three-fifths majority vote). Because of the frequency with which cloture has been invoked, Democrats are forced to attain a supermajority on nearly every piece of legislation that appears before the floor. Unfortunately, with this sort of impediment to progress, Congress will not be able to effectively address important issues like climate change, gun violence, nor chronic unemployment.
The current filibuster reform does not go far enough. In order to curb Congressional unaccountability and inefficiency– real, substantive filibuster reform must be sought. It is time to put an end to Congressional paralysis.
Dear United States Senate,
The culture of obstruction and hyper-partisanship evinced by both the 111th and 112th Houses of Congress have proved untenable. If our country is to successfully address any of its major concerns over the following years, the 113th Congress must act more efficiently and effectively. The answer does not lie in modest rule changes, but in substantive reform. Implement the talking filibuster and end the tyranny of the minority, so that the true character of American democracy may be restored.
Filibusters that do not involve substantive debate nor move the issues forward do not belong in our democratic process. Senate obstructionists have needlessly stonewalled vital pieces of legislation, national disaster relief, and judicial appointments. Supermajorities have now become the norm for nearly every piece of legislation that comes before the Senate.
Support the talking filibuster so that the Senate's era of dysfunction and inefficiency may come to an end. Filibusters that are accompanied by little to no debate obstruct and cloud the democratic process. Shift the burden of the filibuster back onto the minority party, so that the will of the people may finally prevail.
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If today you open a history of our literature, you should find there the name of a new classical author: Coco
Jean Cocteau
CURRENT READING: THE LANGUAGE OF FASHION: ROLAND BARTHESSubmitted by Wayne on Wed, 2016-03-09 03:45.
CURRENT VIEWING : Les dames du Bois de Boulogne: Directed by Robert BressonSubmitted by Wayne on Tue, 2009-09-01 00:52.
One of my favorite characters is Helene in Robert Bresson's 1945 film Les dames du Bois de Boulogne which is my favorite French film.
REFERENCE LIBRARY: THE FABULOUS VAGARIES OF Marie-Laure de Noailles, Vicomtesse de NoaillesSubmitted by Wayne on Fri, 2009-07-24 20:13.
TI got a tip today that a certain atelier in Paris has the above portrait of the Vicomtesse de Noailles,
CURRENT READING: BORIS VIAN: BORIS VIAN'S MANUAL OF SAINT GERMAIN DES PRES:RIZZOLI BOOKSSubmitted by Wayne on Sat, 2008-09-13 18:52.
Did the Saint Germain Des Pres of legendary French provacateur/novelist/playwright/jazz musician/singer Boris Vian really exist? Or was it just another variation in his theme of reality bending into fiction? Those questions profilerate in his Manual Of Saint Germain des Pres, a dreamworld of habitues in post-war Paris swirling to jazz, battling their arguments in existentialist salons and stirring up new strains in art, theatre and literature. The cast of intellectually glamorous types include Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus, Jean Cocteau, Jean Genet, Alberto Giacometti, Juliette Greco, Raymond Queneau, Jacques Prévert, and Jean-Paul Sartre. As the Rizzoli catalog puts it so romantically,
CURRENT VIEWING: OF THE REFRAIN: ROBERT MANN GALLERYSubmitted by Wayne on Tue, 2008-07-22 20:58.
TI's been in summer transit and almost missed this update from reader Phil Taylor who curated a truly elegant show at the Robert Mann Gallery . My Taylor sent us this message which made us curious about exploring his show. I adore the above image. Great design idea too.
Robert Mann is located at 210 11th Avenue in NY.


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If you're revamping your workplace evacuation plans in the wake of Sept. 11, check out new guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
The problem: In determining who will need extra assistance, some companies probe too deeply into a worker's disability, which can cause them to run afoul of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
According to the EEOC guide, it is legal to ask employees, individually or as a group, whether they'd need assistance in an evacuation. Plus you can ask what kind of assistance they'd need.
The ADA requires you to safeguard employees' medical information, but you can share such info with paramedics or safety personnel if necessary.
For a copy of the EEOC fact sheet, visit www.eeoc.gov/facts/evacuation.html or call the EEOC at (202) 663-4900. Another good resource is the Web site for Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities at www.jik.com/disaster.html.


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Tickets On Sale This Week For UFC 152 In Toronto
UFC Returns To Toronto – Tickets On Sale This Week: The first-ever UFC flyweight champion will be crowned in Toronto when Joseph Benavidez and Demetrious Johnson battle for the belt! Plus, Brian Stann and Michael Bisping collide, and former champion BJ Penn makes his return to the Octagon to take on Canada's own Rory MacDonald! UFC 152 presented by Assassin's Creed III – Saturday, Sept. 22 live at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto – UFC Fight Club presale starts Wednesay, July 25
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Climate change
Key facts:
- It is generally accepted that climate change risks becoming critical if the world fails to limit temperature rises to 2°C over the pre-industrial average (although lower figures have been suggested).
- A dramatic, worldwide increase in cycling – from a current 6% or so of all urban passenger miles to 11% in 2030 and 14% in 2050 – could cut CO2 emissions from urban passenger transport by about 7% by 2030, and nearly 11% in 2050.
- The Climate Change Act 2008 commits the UK to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 80% in 2050 from 1990 levels.
- The transport sector emitted almost 21% of the UK's GHG emissions in 2013; 92% of this came from road transport (as opposed to air, rail etc.).
- Passenger cars account for more than half of all CO2 emissions from the road transport sector – 58% in 2013, much more than any other mode.
- If the amount of mileage cycled in Britain were doubled by decreasing car use, this would reduce CO2 emissions by 0.6 million tonnes per year. By switching from driving to cycling for a four mile each-way commute, an individual could save half a tonne of CO2 per year – or 6% of their personal carbon footprint.
Cycling UK View (formal statement of Cycling UK's policy):
- The imperative to halt and reverse the growth of greenhouse emissions should be the central aim of wider transport, planning and economic policies, locally, regionally and nationally.
- Cycling should be promoted as a zero-carbon transport option that can deliver worthwhile carbon savings, together with many other benefits, at very low cost.
- National and local policy frameworks should aim to reduce the need to travel and promote cycling and other low-carbon alternatives to the car, and this should be a central objective for all relevant development agencies and local authorities.
- Transport projects and development proposals that are predicted (or are likely) to increase greenhouse gas emissions should be rejected, and low-carbon alternatives developed instead.
- The Government should oblige local authorities to make their contribution towards meeting the targets set by the Climate Change Act and progress should be reported and monitored effectively. Voluntary action alone is not sufficient.
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Straight intake causes a rough takeoff
I took out the resonator and the MAF tube and replaced it in that little corner with a straight pipe and a cone air filter. I cut a rectangular hole in the piping for the MAF and sealed it in pointing the right direction.
Initially I had the check engine light but I was told I should disconnect the battery to reset the emissions settings. That fixed the light (I drove around for about ten minutes and it didn't come back on), and it seems to have power still, though I'm not sure if it's the same amount or more or less.
Anyways the problem I'm seeing now is that from a takeoff if I go slow like you normally would just driving around at about 2000 RPM it jerks a bit like it's starving for air or something. Could this be as a result of the filter?
Give me until tomorrow and I can post pics.
The maf adapter it has to be the same size as the oem or can be fixed with a tune the u can put inside a velocity stack or something so it can be the same sizes or the maf is not gonna read good the inner size is iirc 2.5"
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put the maf back in the tube it goes in and put the filter on the end of that . but thats only if u dont mind dremeling ur maf tube a little:D
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wait until you drive the car a second time...that CEL will be back. what is the code?
If you want to keep that set up you made you will need a custom tune , let me know if I can help
I think I might try the "stealth" intake mod but I need to know if that runs a risk of getting wet since it rains so much here.
I'm sure it would be less risk than the tube you made.
how big is the tube anyway? that's your problem though I'm sure
doesnt the diameter of where the maf goes in need to be the same ? or am i trippin?
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is the inner diameter the same though? someone mentioned it might be 2.5" ID. those rubber intake tubes are probably a 1/4" wall so that would make sense.
its reading lean because the inner diameter is bigger than stock so its letting more air in than it thinks.
try to find a smaller or thicker tube... match up the I.D. and give it another try.
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Find here tickets for tourist rides, stickers, shirts and many more cool stuff for your personal Green Hell Driving Days:
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The barriers blocking the entrance to the Nordschleife are opened every day for tourist rides. The car makes seen entering the course are as varied as the nationalities of the drivers. No matter whether Opel, Ford or Maserati with fans from Germany, England or Russia anyone who has once experienced the Nordschleife legend, comes back to the Ring again and again.
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Welcome from Iowa!
I remember what it was like to sit in the back of 14 Combat Loaded LAV in Iraq, felt like a pizza oven on wheels, did they add AC to the Stryker by any chance?
Hey Handgun enthusiasts. I am happy to become a member of the boards and hope to gain in the knowledge of firearms. I am an Infantry Staff Sergeant in the US Army who is from Southern California and currently with Charger Co 2nd Battalion, 3rd US Infantry, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division good ol Fort Lewis, Washington. I am currently in Iraq but everday missing my personal collection. Keep fighting for our 2nd Amendment fellas!
Oh, and hello Shipwreck, I remember you from the good ol Walther Board on Glock Talk. Still have all those beautiful hard chromed P99's & SW99's. Well be back shooting stateside soon.
Take it easy,
Welcome from the great state of Texas. Stay safe.
Welcome to the DC Forum from the 1st State, Delaware. You keep your head down over there and get home safe!!
Welcome from North Central Texas
I think you'll like it here.
Be safe and thank you for your service.
Been there done that back in the day.
Welcome from the great state if Michigan!
Thank you for serving and it is YOU who provide the freedoms for us...including the 2nd Ammendment...be safe and God be with you!
In the meantime, I think Washington is getting a good dose of what the 2nd means to all of us...I filed for my CPL and was told it would take 3-4 months for processing due the high demand for CPLs in my county.
Welcome from a fellow Californian. Thank you for your service, stay safe!
Thank you for your service and stay safe over there!
Keep your head down and your ammo dry, Oh does that make me sound old. Well jungle rot can due that to a guy. Thanks for your service!!! DOCMAN
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November 1, 2012
Photo Credit: Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for Samsung
Here are a few images of the Samsung party to celebrate the start of the season, the Heat getting their rings and of course, LeBron's new partnership with Samsung. The whole team was there, along with Kim Kardashian who stopped by. Click below for all the photos…
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IMEMC & Agencies: Saturday evening, Palestinian medical sources reported that a Palestinian cameraman was injured after being attacked by Israeli soldiers in Wad Fokkin village, southwest of the West Bank city of Bethlehem.
[Yousef Shakarna – Milad News]
The sources said that Yousef Shakarna, 24 years of age, was part of a crew documenting the daily suffering of Palestinian workers trying to get to work in Israel.
A family member said that the soldiers violently assaulted Shakarna, and pushed him around, causing various cuts and bruises which required hospitalization. He was moved to the al-Yamama Hospital, in Bethlehem.
The Palestine Journalists Syndicate (PJS) denounced the Israeli attack, considering it another serious Israeli military violation against reporters, and freedom of the press.
It added that the soldiers repeatedly attack Palestinian journalists, and that dozens of attacks led to casualties and unlawful detention of the reporters.
The PJS said it intends to file an official complaint against the Israeli army, with the International Federation of Journalists.


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CALVARY BAPTIST ACADEMY: Bible Quiz Team places third at state competition
On April 12, the Bible Quiz Team from Calvary Baptist Academy participated in the Keystone Christian Education Association State Bible Quiz Tournament at Carlisle.
The students were asked questions from I and II Corinthians by the quiz master, Ethan Sheetz. At the end of the day, the team placed third. Even though they would have liked to have finished higher, the students were happy to have hidden God's Word in their hearts.
[PHOTO: Calvary Baptist Academy's Bible Quiz Team placed third at the Keystone Christian Education Association state competition. From left are Rachel Covato, Isaiah Sharp, Joel Knupp, Matthew Hilliard, Jack Marshall and Brittany Prugh. (Submitted photo/Calvary Baptist Academy)]
The Calvary Baptist quiz team consisted of senior Mattew Hilliard; sophomores Rachel Covato, Joel Knupp, Brittany Prugh and Isaiah Sharp; and freshman Jack Marshall.
On Tuesday, Calvary Baptist Academy hosted its annual spring concert. This is a wonderful time when all the students get to share with the audience what they have been learning through music. The students enjoyed showcasing what they had worked so hard to prepare.
Each grade at the Academy had been practicing different songs to perform for the audience.
The concert consisted of musical selections presented by the band and the kindergarten, elementary and high school choirs. Furthermore, Lucy Shao, a ninth-grader, and Andy Chen, an eighth-grader, performed classical piano solos. Kayla Chambers, a ninth-grader, and Rachel Covato and Brittany Prugh, sophomores, delighted the audience with their woodwind trio.
Everybody in attendance at the concert also enjoyed being able to get a taste of what the kids at the academy work on during school — a view most people do not get to see much of.
On Monday, the academy had the honor to meet the ministry team from the Wilds Christian Camp, located in Brevard, N.C., that hosts several camps each summer and where the senior class at the academy goes for their senior trip.
The Wilds ministry team has been traveling all over the country meeting with many young people. One of the members of the Wilds ministry team was Donald Helman, an alumnus of Calvary Baptist Academy.
While the team was with us on Monday, we participated in several activities including big ball volleyball and pingpong baseball as well as two different chapel services. A few skits were also performed by the group. The high school students enjoyed this break from the normal class schedule.


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Laurence Fishburne has found his post-CSI gig.
He will play Daily Planet editor-in-chief Perry White in Man of Steel, reports EW.com. He takes over the role of the tough old newspaperman, which has been filled in past Superman films by stars including Jackie Cooper and Frank Langella.
This 2013 Superman update is being produced by Christopher Nolan and directed by Zack Snyder. Henry Cavill plays Clark Kent/Superman, Amy Adams is Lois Lane, and Kevin Costner and Diane Lane are Clark's parents.
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Of course, the 84-year-old veteran of the Hill, the Lion of Lenox, conducted his own victory celebration.
Nimoy was sitting on a bench in Lenox, Massachusetts, days before the opening of his first solo show at a major museum.
Unfortunately for Huntsman this week, VanHuizen is a registered Democrat—from Lenox, Mass.
Baquet got a lot of media attention for undergoing emergency surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Located in NYC, this restaurant manned by Chef Ben Zwicker was formerly the Lenox Room.
The treasurer was authorized to send to Lenox for a 'charter.'
But in the nearest there were just Madeline and Mrs. Lenox, and that was a good show.
It was agreed that they should see each other in the morning, that they should go back as far as Lenox together.
She sat beside Dick, but she turned from him and spoke to Mr. Lenox.
That was going to be an unusually long and tedious Sunday for a good many boys in Lenox.


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Designing for Social Reform
via fastcodesign.com
on 14 November 2016
After the recent election results, many people in the creative community have voiced their determination to work with and for organizations that will need the most help. As FastCo's Meg Miller says, "With a Trump presidency, using design in support of social progress will be more important than ever." From Jennifer Kinon (design director for the Hillary for America campaign) to Jessica Hische (type designer and illustrator), Miller reached out to several design leaders to find out about next steps. Read more at FastCo.
Role-Reversal in Frog Mating Results in Singing
via sciencemag.org
Documented for the first time ever, the Bornean frog (scientifically known as Limnonectes palavanensis, but more commonly called the singing frog) has made a serious evolutionary change. Usually, male frogs serenade a female and she chooses the suitor of her liking to mate with, but a recent study has shown a complete role-reversal. Now, a single frog surrounded by singers is most likely to be a male being courted by females. Researchers are currently studying further to see if this is indicative of an entire sex-reversal, but say "judging by the high rate of female serenading, males may be the picky ones." Read more at Science magazine.
Photography App Predicts Where and When Natural Light Will Occur
via petapixel.com
An update to the much loved Photographer's Ephemeris sun-tracking app allows users, in essence, to watch a sunrise or sunset from the future—anywhere in the world. Known as the Photographer's Ephemeris 3D, the photographic assistance tool predicts where light will land on the ground—including shadows and other nuances—helping anyone looking to plan and prepare for a landscape photo shoot. The app breaks tracking down by the second and casts sunlight, moonlight and even starlight atop a 3D map with striking accuracy. It's currently available in the iOS app store for $20 in most nations, rolling out everywhere on 27 June. An upgrade pricing plan is also in development.
Industrial Design's Museum of Failures
via core77.com
From a rejuvenation mask that shocked the face with electric current to rental DVDs that stopped working after 48 hours and dozens of poorly conceived mobile phones, Dr Samuel West has curated quite the collection at Sweden's Museum of Failures. His goal, however, isn't to make a mockery of anyone. Rather, it's to convey lessons learned through failed product design. Big names (such as Apple and Ford) as well as many smaller design firms have stumbled and their mistakes deliver valid design information. The museum's exhibitions are presented in Swedish, English and German (soon) and West plans on hosting programs associated with failure in the near future, as well.
Urine Converted to Electricity at Glastonbury Festival
via bbc.com
Thanks to electro-active micro-organisms that feed on elements in urine and then produce electrons, bio-engineers at Bristol Robotics Lab have found a way to turn pee into electricity. A fuel cell pack developed by the scientists currently feeds on two liters of urine and, in turn, produces 30 to 40 milliwatts of power. This energy has been used to power smartphones (slowly), LCD displays and even lights. The system will be trialled at the upcoming Glastonbury Music Festival so that attendees can transform their pee to power.
Storing the World's Rarest Colors
via fastcodesign.com
When one thinks of valuable entities, commonly we lean toward precious stones, gold, or maybe even water. The Harvard pigment library, however, houses another priceless thing: rare colors, colors that people used to search the world to find. Narayan Khandekaris, the collection's custodian (and the director of the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies at the Harvard Art Museum), says the work is approached similarly to that of a forensic scientist, "We examine and find out what we can about the key compounds that will tell us the material's origin." Khandekaris discussed the stories behind 10 hues—Mummy Brown, Dragon's Blood and more—with FastCo.
Art Basel's Best Instagram Moments
via observer.com
If there's one thing we've all learned from art fair attendance, it's the unending opportunity for unique Instagram images one simply won't find elsewhere. With industry-leading Art Basel's 2017 Switzerland iteration wrapped, the best way to look back might just be through what people captured on social media and the Observer has compiled a strong list. While no Anish Kapoor selfies made the cut, artist Subodh Gupta's canopy of pots and pans certainly catches the eye—as does the colorful "Bruno & Yoyo" (2015) sculptures by Urs Fischer (a regular art fair Instagram winner). From octopuses to phallic symbols, there's a lot to see—head over to the Observer for more.
Fun and Games on the SpaceX Interplanetary Travel System
via mashable.com
As SpaceX works toward launching humans into space—first with astronauts to the International Space Station in the next few years, under contract with NASA which will yield incredibly valuable information in return—founder Elon Musk's vision extends beyond cost-saving, reusable rockets. In his master plan to take people to Mars, he's recently shared with the New Science journal that he hopes for a very comfortable, engaging flight on the months-long experience. "The crew compartment or the occupant compartment is set up so that you can do zero-gravity games—you can float around," Musk wrote, observed by Mashable. Further. "There will be movies, lecture halls, cabins, and a restaurant. It will be really fun to go."
India's Dr Seuss, Anushka Ravishankar
via atlasobscura.com
Today marks the last day of Children's Literature Week and while we can easily recall the milestone books of our own developmental years, authors continue to produce prose of exceptional merit. Anushka Ravishankar, commonly referred to as India's Dr Seuss, has long been a master of silliness—from her debut "Tiger on a Tree," which was translated into eight languages and sold 50,000 copies globally to her recently released collection of nonsense in verse "Hic!" Ravishankar has produced over 25 books with international independent Indian publisher Tara Books over the last 20 years. There's nothing like discovering an author, especially one that masterfully makes the magical more real. And rather than let Children's Literature Week pass unnoticed, perhaps pick up a new book, reconnect with an old one or go grab one for a child in your life.
New Zealand's Hidden Eighth Wonder of the World
via news.nationalgeographic.com
It is commonly believed—and supported by a five-year-study—that New Zealand's naturally-forming pink and white terraces (once referred to as the eighth wonder of the world) were destroyed in 1886 when Mount Tarawera erupted. Volcanic ash filled Lake Rotomaha causing irreparable damage to silica sinter quartz formations. However, according to a recent announcement in the Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand by researchers Rex Bunn and Sascha Nolden, this might not be true. Using a field diary of cartographer Ferdinand von Hochstetter, from 1859, they've been able to more accurately place the terraces—and believe them to be 30 to 50 feet below the lake's shore. It's up to New Zealand's Tuhuourangi tribal authority to decide whether or not to excavate some.
Marijuana as a Non-Profit Industry
via fastcompany.com
No longer a question of if, it's really a matter of when the US—like Canada—will legalize recreational marijuana use. As producers in states that have already embraced the bud can attest to, a commercial endeavor in the weed industry leads to competition, marketing and more. To prevent that from getting out of hand (in Canada) medical researcher Francois Gagnon has proposed a unique idea: "delete the demand-driven profitability part of the equation by establishing a non-profit model for distribution" led by a universal agency, according to Fast Company. This solves everything from insuring standards to controlling overt advertising. You can read more of Gagnon's plan at Fast Company.
Hubble's New Galactic Finds
via huffingtonpost.com
10,000 times more luminous than our Milky Way, a series of the universe's "brightest infrared galaxies" have been captured by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. Using a natural phenomenon called gravitation lensing, the galactic imagery has been magnified to "reveal a tangled web of misshapen objects punctuated by exotic patterns, such as rings and arcs," according to NASA. What's even more curious about the shapes: speculating leads scientists to believe that may have been produced by way of an astronomical collision of massive but distant smaller galaxies. Head over to the Huffington Post to view more photos of the ultra-luminous starbursts.
A Pride Flag Incorporating LGBTQ+ People of Color
via cnn.com
First unfurled at a Pride Month launch celebration in Philadelphia, a new rainbow flag aims to recognize the POC members of the LGBTQ+ community. Part of the "More Color More Pride" campaign, the flag calls to attention—and embraces—the diversity within the already marginalized queer world. A testament to intersectionality, the pride flag's value lies in its powerful, inclusive statement. The addition of black and brown stripes above the rest of the rainbow affirms that the often overlooked people of color in the movement are represented.
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