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September 12, 2012
The Dolphins are looking real depressing right now, but, at least we have the occasional set of merchandise that looks somewhat decent. Here's a Miami Dolphins version of a "Miami Knows" shirt. However, be fair-warned, that the purchase of this shirt may provoke some clever and sometimes mean-spirited responses to what the Miami Dolphins really do indeed know. Available in the above colorway by clicking below, and in orange by clicking here.
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The return of the Dodge Charger Super Bee we can understand. We know the Jeep Wrangler Mojave is on the way. But the Fiat 500 Gucci edition?
Those are a couple of the tantalizing changes that Chrysler Group says it has in the works. They were detailed as part of its earnings call yesterday.
Some past Gucci editions have become automotive jokes. Consider the AMC Hornet Gucci Edition or the Lincoln Town Car Gucci edition. At least the Fiat is a genuine Italian brand. Never mind that the Fiat 500s destined for America are made in Mexico.
Fiat already sells the 500 Gucci edition in other regions. The retro-looking trim features unique exterior coloring and stripping, and unique wheels. Inside, there are glossy satin chromes and two-toned seats upholstered in high-end leather.
The previous-generation Charger had a Super Bee edition that featured bright yellow paint with exterior black stripping on the hood and deck lid, and Super Bee logos on the front and rear fenders. Underneath the Super Bee was essentially an SRT8 by another name. There were no details on the upcoming Super Bee.
We already saw the Jeep Wrangler Mojave at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. The model is a four-door Wrangler Unlimited with a desert-theme exterior and interior modifications. The Mojave goes on sale next month.
Other changes:
--Colin Bird/Cars.com's Kicking Tires and Chris Woodyard/Drive On
Chris Woodyard is an auto writer for USA TODAY who covers all aspects of motoring. He revels in the exhaust note of a Maserati and the sharp creases of a Cadillac CTS. Chris strives to live a Porsche life on a Scion budget. More about Chris


text: Contrary to what some people have said, I didn't notice much of a difference when I added the kartboy front and rear shifter bushings. The biggest difference I noticed in feel and tightening of sloppiness was the short shifter itself. Bushings on top of the short shifter didn't really add much more if anything. All it really added was peace of mind I replaced the OEM components for better quality ones, oh well.


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When Marchel Denise lines up to read from and sign copies of her latest book, "Kissed by Madness," the Lee's Summit woman will do so to benefit a great cause.
Denise's book launch Oct. 5 at Reader's World will include the traditional question and answer with the author format, a standard reading of passages from the book and the requisite signing of autographs.
However, being that October is Domestic Awareness Month, Denise will also donate some of the proceeds that day to Hope House, a locally-based shelter for women who are the victims of domestic abuse. In addition, Reader's World will also donate copies of the book to Hope House.
"I was married of 10 years and I went through (domestic abuse)," Denise said during a recent sit-down interview at an area restaurant. Denise, a mother of two, will debut the novel – her third – from 6-8 p.m. at Reader's World, 983 N.E. Rice Road. She will be joined by Christine Urbanek, director of marketing for Hope House. "You can't tell someone who is in that situation how to get out; they have to want to get out. It's a whole different type of physiological thing. A woman has to be ready. I guess the only other thing I can say is love doesn't hurt."
Partnering with Hope House is just the start for Denise, a communications specialist at Unity Village by trade. Her story, although a fictional novel, is rooted in certain truths the public will soon find out about.
"It was not always my intention," Denise said of her outreach efforts toward domestic abuse. "Due to my experiences – I am a domestic violence survivor – I discovered that as I talked about the subject people seemed to pipe up and share their stories. That's when I decided to bring it to the forefront because I am not one to talk about myself."
"Kiss by Madness" is described as the chronicles of the high cost of domestic violence. It is a contemporary story of three women in the Ellis family who face abuse. At the center of their struggles is Ranford "RJ" Ellis, Jr., who witnesses his mother, Carmen, shoot and kill his abusive father at age eleven. RJ overcomes the depths of poverty in the Wayne Miner projects of Kansas City, although the memory of that fateful day haunts him as he takes his anger out on those he loves the most.
"Even though it's fictional, it's difficult to tell the story," Denise said. "But, if I'm helping someone then it's worth it. I don't think you ever entirely heal, but it was a process of self discovery. Even though the book wasn't about me, it was and I can see myself in these characters. The whole reason that I'm here and doing what I'm doing is because of my kids., I don't want them to ever be stuck in that situation."
After choosing print on demand companies for the publication of her first two books, "Painted on Souls" and "Savor the Sweetness," the latest book was published by Abner Publishing, a publishing company Denise started on her own.
"It took me four years to write this book," Denise said. "Four years of sweat and tears."
"Kissed by Madness" is available in paperback and e-book form on amazon.com. For more information about the book, Denise or the Oct. 5 signing, visit www.marchelalverson.we


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Tips for moving to paradise: Being prepared
4. Arrive with enough cash to see you through this transition. Have a cushion of at least six months of living expenses before you move.
5. Purge your belongings. If you're moving to, say, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, or coastal Mexico, chances are your belongings are arriving by sea in a giant shipping container. You don't want to pay to send more than you need, also keeping in mind what's right for the climate you're moving to.
6. Research the job market. Ask locals how important it is to have a job lined up before you move. "Unless you're starting your own business and following a passion, I wouldn't come to Hawaii without a job," says Christie Cash, who moved from L.A. to the Big Island to open Puakea guest ranch. "Most work here is in the tourism industry, though doctors are very welcome!" If you're currently self-employed, feel out clients to see if they'd stick with you if you made a move.
7. If you're starting a business, expect to have more than six months worth of savings. "Know how much money it's going to take to pull it off," says Christie. "On the Big Island, no VC firm is going to fund your boutique business. We put all our savings into the ranch, but my husband kept his job and commutes to L.A., which pays for our life here." When Suzanne Haddon, an artist with her own graphic design business, moved from Seattle to the Whitsundays, Australia, she had a year's worth of living expenses saved. "It took that long to get my design business going, and I didn't want to have to take another job."


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can a bank repo your car when your making partial payments?
Question Details: i have pid partial payments on my car loan for the past 2 months. always over half. told them of the financial situation i was in and they said as long as i kept them informed it was ok. now they tell me today that they might send it in for repo. all this was done on the phone. i dont know what to do now.
N. K., Member, Iowa And Illinois Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney Answered 8 years ago| Contributor
Unfortunately, you didn't get in writing that it was acceptable for you to make partial payments and keep the car.
You can try and make arrangements with them, but this time get it in writing.
Right now, they can repossess the car.
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Villa Irene
Each villa consists of an open plan kitchen/living area. The kitchen is very well equipped with a dishwasher, full cooker, microwave, fridge freezer, juice machine, toaster and plenty of good quality glassware and crockery.
The following items are also in the kitchen/living area:
Dining table & 4 chairs, settee, 2 easy chairs, a large coffee table, lamps, 20' colour TV, DVD player, CD player with radio, books & games.
Bedroom 1 - Double or King-size bed, bed side tables, reading lights, double wardrobe with lots of coat hangers, a full length mirror, iron and ironing board. Doors lead to a small side terrace with a table and 2 chairs - clothes airer.
Bedroom 2 - two single beds, bed side tables, reading lights, chest of drawers, double wardrobe with lots of coat hangers, hairdryer and a full length mirror. Doors lead to a small balcony overlooking the swimming pool.
Bathroom - Power shower with full screen, cabinet & washing machine.
Large covered terrace.
Olive Grove Villas
Relax & unwind at the Olive Grove Villas,Chania, Crete in peaceful countryside surroundings with magnificent mountain views. Take a dip in our 8m x 10m swimming pool then bask in the sun on one of our large sun terraces.
We offer a traditional self-catering villa holiday - perfect for families & couples. Our villas are well designed and furnished to a high standard with a real 'home from home' feel.
Although car hire is recommended to get the most out of this wonderful area of Western Crete, the village of Chorafakia, Chania and its amenities are within walking distance. The village has 2 mini-markets, 2 hairdressers and an internet cafe, garage, car rental as well as bus stops and a taxi rank. There are 3 good tavernas close by and 4 of the best beaches in Western Crete.
The wonderful old city of Chania is a 15 minute drive away and boasts a Venetian harbour with a large selection of fish restaurants as well as some interesting shops, restaurants and museums.
Site security: Our site is walled and gated - great for families with children.
We can also supply a child gate to the front entrance of each villa - when fitted - as long as the side door to the villa is closed, there is no exit point for a small child to escape as all other doors open onto closed balconies
Smoking: We have no objection to guests smoking on the terraces but we do not allow smoking in the villas.
Facebook : We now have a Cretanvillas page on Facebook!
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Super Fewo
Tom and Claire - thank you very much. We´ll be back.
Holger and Eva
About the Owner
Guestbook comments from the manager
"Thanks for the excellent holiday - your villas as great, we had wonderful time. (in fairness, being without children probably helped as well).
So much so, that we'd like to book all three villas next year together.
Do you have a week in August when they are all available?"
Guestbook comments from the manager
"Thanks for the excellent holiday - your villas as great, we had wonderful time. (in fairness, being without children probably helped as well).
So much so, that we'd like to book all three villas next year together.
Do you have a week in August when they are all available?"
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Super Fewo
Wir waren vom 24.05. bis 31.05. zu Gast bei Tom und Claire. Super Ferienhaus. Tolle Ausstattung. Sehr guter Service von Tom und Claire. Toller Pool, perfekter Grill. Wir haben uns rundum Wohlgefühlt. Eines der besten Ferienhäuser, welches wir in den letzten 10 Jahren gemietet haben.
Tom and Claire - thank you very much. We´ll be back.
Holger and Eva
Wir waren begeistert
Wir verbrachten eine wundervolle Woche!
Claire und Tom sind bei allem sehr hilfsbereit und boten uns eine schöne und bemerkenswert saubere Unterkunft an. Von den netten Nachbarn haben wir - bis auf angenehme Unterhaltungen - kaum etwas bemerkt.
Der Garten, die Grillplätze und der Pool haben den Entspannungsfaktor noch erhöht und die Geräusche der gelegentlich vorbeifliegenden Jets und Flugzeuge haben uns nicht wirklich beeinträchtigt.
Eigentlich ist die Unterbringung bei Tom und Claire so wunderbar, dass wir diese Bewertung lieber nicht geschrieben hätten, um keine "Buchungskonkurrenz" zu verursachen. ;) Wir haben uns rundherum wohl gefühlt!
Perfect relaxing family holiday
We stayed in Villa Eleni for 9 nights with our 2 small children and had a fantastic holiday. The villas are so well equipped with everything you could need including beach gear, books and DVDs. Tom and Claire are extremely welcoming and helpful. They went above and beyond, organising our car hire, meeting us at the airport, taking us for a drive around the local area and accommodating us for an extra night when our flight was cancelled. They even provided a welcome hamper of food. The pool is beautiful, a great size and very well maintained as are the pretty gardens. The villa itself was immaculate and homely with a terrace plus additional balcony to the master bedroom. Location wise it's a short drive to the nearest village with half a dozen superb family friendly beaches and many restaurants all within 10-20 minute drive. We especially liked the French Arabic place on Stavros beach. In short, our holiday was perfect and we wouldn't hesitate to go back.
It's more beautifull than seen in the pictures...
We had such a great time. The villa is situated at a convenient location to go to Chania or the several beautiful beaches on the peninsula.
Also the airport is nearby which saves a lot of travelling time.
There are a lot of taverns and restaurants in the area but you do need a car to go there.
We've rented a car for the whole holiday which is necessary.
As far as the villa is concerned, everything you need is available in the villa. The kitchen is well equipped. The villas are very very clean and well maintained as wel as the garden and BBQ area.
When we arrived there were already some things in the fridge like wine, few bears and soft drinks to get your holiday started . Things like salt, al kind of herbs, sugar, thee where also there.
Even tablets for the dishwasher and detergent for the laundry (even though we had these thing with us).
There is a bluetooth speaker in the villa that I used with my iPhone to listen to Spotify.
Beach towels are already there which is also nice.
Even though there are 3 villa's, you have a lot of privacy because of the way the villas are situated and also because of the beautiful garden. The pool area is big enough for the 3 villa's. The pool also.
As far as Tom and Claire is concerned…..they are such nice people. Always concerned if you need something like clean towels or any information about the area. Tom even offered to drive us around to some nice beaches in the area.
Because we went home late in the evening we still had a whole day but they arranged for us to freshen up at an apartment they had available in the village. Thank you for that, Tom and Claire.
I am sure we will go back there. Maybe even next year.
Absolutely lovely, a perfect holiday!
Tom and Claire have created the perfect place for a peaceful and relaxing holiday. The setting and gardens are a testiment to all their hard work and there was nothing that was too much trouble. The house was spotless with everything that you need, the pool was beautiful (a little chilly at this time of year but our 12 year old didn't seem to mind) and the village is an easy 15 minute stroll with lovely tavernas, supermarket and pharmacy. Great beaches only a few minutes drive away. Tom even took the time to take us on a tour of the best places to go. Lovely people, great house in a great location. We will definately be going back. Thank you for a brilliant holiday.
The Wilson family - Cornwall
September family holidays
We rented Villa Irini for a week in September and had a fabulous experience. The communication with Claire & Tom before we arrived was excellent and Tom was kindly waiting for us at the airport to guide us to the villa.
The place was impeccable, very well equipped and perfect location to reach Stavros (5 minutes away) or Marathi (20 min drive) beaches!
The house had everything you might need, the gardens are very beautiful and the swimming pool offers the possibility to stay in and still enjoy the sun!
The Villa is fab place for families and very children friendly.
We will definitely stay here again and recommend this place!
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The Olive Grove Villas, Akrotiri, Chania, Crete are a perfect family holiday location, offering modern 2 bedroom villa rentals with superb facilities.
Chorafakia is a small traditional village with good Greek tavernas, an internet cafe, garage, two small supermarkets, hairdressing salon and a pharmacy.
The lovely golden sandy beaches of Tersanas, Stavros and Kalathas are a few minutes drive away and the old Venetian town of Chania is a mere 20 minutes away.
Chania has a great selection of restaurants and tavernas and wonderful little shops can be found in the Venetian alleys of the old harbour.
There are many interesting historic sites to visit in Crete, the Ancient City of Aptera is less than 30 minutes drive. The palace of Knossos and the archaeological museum of Crete make for a very interesting day out.
Fabulous beaches, mountain scenery, great food, water park and water sports can be found close by.
Chania, Western Crete is a perfect choice for a fabulous villa holiday
Other Activities: Clay pigeon shooting can be organised
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- Baby Gate
- Bottled Water
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Local Maps
- Mosquito Magnet
- Parking
- Safe
- Sunbed
- Toilet Paper
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
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- 4 Ring Stove
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils
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- Dining Area
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- Books
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Radio
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
Pool / Spa
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- Outdoor Pool
- suitable for elderly or infirm
- wheelchair inaccessible
Location Type
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- near the sea
- rural
- village
- bay
- botanical garden
- caves
- churches
- cinemas
- museums
- naturist beach
- restaurants
- ruins
- theme parks
- water parks
- waterfalls
- winery tours
Leisure Activities
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- fitness centre
- groceries
- hospital
- massage therapist
- medical services
Sports & Adventure Activities
- fishing
- sailing
- snorkelling
- swimming
- tennis
Floor Area
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- Bathroom 1 - Shower Enclosure
- Toilet Sink Washing machine Hand and bath towels 2 bath mats 3 rolls of toilet paper
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4
- Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed
- Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
- A crib can be provided. Airconditioned.
- Balcony
- Beach Towels
- Terrace
- Gated Community
- Garden
- Outdoor Furniture
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- Patio
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- Porch Furniture
- Terrace
- veranda
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- Self-catering
House Rules
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- children welcome
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- smoking allowed ...
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Tech N9ne Signs Former No Limit Rapper Young Bleed
Indie powerhouse Strange Music has reportedly signed former No Limit rapper Young Bleed.
According to KevinNottingham.com, the upstart label, which was founded by revered independent rapper Tech N9ne, and is home to artists like Jay Rock and Brotha Lynch Hung, has added Baton Rough, La. cult hero Young Bleed to its roster, a deal that has been in the works since May.
The 'How Ya Do Dat' rapper, best known for his 1997 album 'My Balls and My Word,' was part of the Southern collective Concentration Camp, but has not released a solo album since his 2007 album, 'Once Upon a Time in America,' which dropped on C-Bo's West Coast Mafia imprint.
Strange Music, based in Kansas City, Mo., released its biggest album recently: Tech N9ne's 'All 6's & 7's,' which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart. The label is also preparing to drop Jay Rock's long-awaited debut, 'Follow Me Home,' next month.
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difference between hypex nc400 and ucd400
what are the differences between the ucd400 models (st, hg, hxr) and the ncore? Is it measureable, audible? All i can see is a little difference in price (nc400 for 325 and 400ST for 100). The powersupplies are alot more expensive for the ncore as well, so what's the deal?
I am a little puzzled here ... :confused:
has anyone heard both? ucd sounds very good already after a few basic mods. i've never heard the ncore.
I would like to know too. Especially the difference with the UCD 400 AD.
Pretty much everyone in the ncore thread (Vendors Bazaar forum) say the ncore sounds appreciably better.
"The powersupplies are alot more expensive for the ncore as well, so what's the deal?"
Maybe the Ncore sounds better, but what is the point for different PSU prices? Why not use the cheaper one?
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Here in southern Nevada, the march goes from September to October. Visitors to the Valley of Fire State Park reported seeing some of the spiders on the move in September. As of this writing, in October, folks in southern Nevada are seeing a lot of them. They may have been somewhat delayed this year due to the lingering hot temperatures. Gabbs, Nevada is home of the world's largest tarantula migration. The "migration" can start as early as August in Texas, and in other areas such as the Four Corners region, it begins in October. I witnessed my first tarantula migration in Zion National Park around Labor Day. By the time the cold weather approaches in November, the march is over. If there are any males left wandering about at this time, they are doomed to perish from the near freezing temperatures.
The females have it much easier. They just stay in and about their burrows and wait for suitors to appear. Do they have to accept the first one that they see? Definitely not – a female will kill and eat males that do not suit her. Well, actually, she may kill and eat the successful one as well. All in all, it's not a good outcome for the males. They only live a few years, then have to trek up to 50 miles just for a chance at procreating, and are doomed to die afterwards, whether from cannibalism or sheer exhaustion. The female tarantulas, on the other hand, live this selective lifestyle, in a home of their choice, selecting mates of their choice, for up to 20 years. Needless to say, females grow bigger than the males.
Now a little on the natural history of the tarantula:
There are over 50 species of tarantulas native to the southwestern and central portions of the United States. The common desert tarantula is Aphonopelma chalcodes. Its preferred habitat is dry, well-drained soils in open areas throughout the desert and grassland areas, including Joshua tree forest and creosote bush scrub.
Tarantulas are a member of the Arachnid, or spider family. That means they are animals with an exoskeleton – their skeleton is on the outside of their body. Spiders and tarantulas are not insects, but more closely related to Crustaceans, like crayfish. Tarantulas are about two inches long with black or brown hairs all over them. The body has two parts, with the head and thorax fused into a cephalothorax, and the abdomen. They have eight legs and eight eyes. Legs can be four inches long. There are also two pedipalps that look like short legs, used for touching and moving prey. Prey can be sensed by vibrations picked up by the sensitive hairs. Rather than waiting for it to fall into a web, tarantulas do chase down their prey. They then subdue it using two large fangs, which inject a venom that liquefies the inside of the prey's body. Like other spiders, the tarantula utilizes a sucking technique for ingesting its meal.
Each tarantula lives in a burrow, or hole, which it digs itself. The webbing in the burrows actually serves to reinforce the structure and keeps it from collapsing. Tarantulas are nocturnal and come out at night to search for insects, lizards and other small animals to eat. During the day, they keep to their burrows or other sheltered sites to avoid the heat (in the summer). In winter, they will enter torpor, similar to hibernation, but it allows them to come out and hunt when it's warm.
They do have predators, too – there is an insect that preys on the tarantula – a wasp called the tarantula hawk. The female of this large Pepsis wasp seeks out tarantulas in their burrows, then lays its eggs on the spider's body. When the eggs hatch, the wasp larvae have a ready-made meal. Other predators on the tarantula include lizards, snakes, birds, foxes, and coyotes.
Tarantulas got their name from Taranto, Italy. People used to do a dance called the Tarantella to cure them from tarantula bites. But the bite from a tarantula is really not very harmful, just painful. And you would have to provoke the tarantula to experience its bite. When it feels threatened, the spider can also flick its urticating (barbed) hairs onto your skin, which can be irritating. This is done by rubbing its abdomen with its legs. You may see a bare spot on a tarantula's abdomen where it lost its hair. This is often seen on captive tarantulas.
In the fall you can see male tarantulas crossing roads – they are looking for a mate. Immature males spend most of their time in their burrows, but at about three years of age, they mature and molt for perhaps the final time, becoming darker in color. If they escape being eaten by their mate, as well as predators and the cold, the males may go on for a few more years. The longest they have been known to live is 10 to 12 years. Females can live 20 years or more, and produce 500 to 1000 young at each mating.
So if you get to witness this phenomenon, grab a camera. It's ok to park the car safely and get out to take a look, but it's not a good idea to trap the animal under a jar. The glass magnifies the heat and can kill the tarantula. If you get to see one of these creatures, it's best to let it go on its way – remember it is beneficial! You may also be tempted to take one of the tarantulas home with you, but please don't do it. These guys won't make good pets because they are on their way out anyway, so let them have a last hurrah. If you do want a tarantula as a pet, you can get more information from the American Tarantula Society, at http://www.atshq.org.
For more information on the tarantula and other southern Nevada wildlife, check out Dr. Jim Boone's Bird and Hike Las Vegas, http://www.birdandhike.com.


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Director of Kumamoto Sanctuary
Professor, Wildlife Research Center of Kyoto University
What are human beings?
What are human beings? What are minds that question about human beings? Starting with such questions, I have entered into the academic world to study nonhuman primates from comparative cognitive perspectives. The main target of my research is the chimpanzee, one of the closest living relatives of humans, since my graduate course. I would like to explore the evolution of human mind through the investigation of social intelligence in great apes. In addition to the research, we are engaged in activities to enhance the welfare of captive individuals at Kumamoto Sanctuary, Wildlife Research Center, Kyoto University, located in Uki city, Kumamoto prefecture.
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- Hirata S, Hirai H, Nogami E, Morimura N, Udono T (2017) Chimpanzee Down syndrome: a case study of trisomy 22 in a captive chimpanzee Primates
- Kano F , Hirata S , Deschner T , Behringer V , Call J (2016) Nasal temperature drop in response to a playback of conspecific fights in chimpanzees: A thermo-imaging study Physiology & Behavior, 155(1): 83-94
- Krupenye C , Kano F , Hirata S , Call J , Tomasello M (2016) Great apes anticipate that other individuals will act according to false beliefs Science, Vol. 354, Issue 6308, pp. 110-114
- Matsuda Y , Myowa-Yamakoshi M , Hirata S (2016) Familiar face + novel face = familiar face? Representational bias in the perception of morphed faces in chimpanzees PeerJ, 4:e2304
- Wilson VAD , Weiss A , Humle T , Morimura N , Udono T , Idani G , Matsuzawa T , Hirata S , Inoue-Murayama M (2016) Chimpanzee Personality and the Arginine Vasopressin Receptor 1A Genotype Behavior Genetics,
- Yamanashi Y , Teramoto M , Morimura N , Hirata S , Inoue-Murayama M , Idani G (2016) Effects of Relocation and Individual and Environmental Factors on the Long-Term Stress Levels in Captive Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes): Monitoring Hair Cortisol and Behaviors PLoS ONE, 11(7): e0160029
- Yamanashi Y , Teramoto M , Morimura N , Hirata S , Suzuki J , Hayashi M , Kinoshita K , Murayama M , Idani G (2016) Analysis of hair cortisol levels in captive chimpanzees: Effect of various methods on cortisol stability and variability MethodsX, Volume 3, Pages 110-117
- Myowa-Yamakoshi M, Yoshida C, Hirata S (2015) Humans but Not Chimpanzees Vary Face-Scanning Patterns Depending on Contexts during Action Observation PLOS ONE, 10(11): e0139989
- Kano F , Hirata S (2015) Great apes make anticipatory looks based on long-term memory of single events. Current Biology, Volume 25, Issue 19, p2513-2517
- Kano F , Hirata S , Call J (2015) Social Attention in the Two Species of Pan: Bonobos Make More Eye Contact than Chimpanzees PLoS ONE, 10 (6): e0129684
- Leve M, Sueur C, Petit O, Matsuzawa T, Hirata S (2015) Social grooming network in captive chimpanzees: does the wild or captive origin of group members affect sociality? Primates, Volume 57, Issue 1, pp 73-82
- Fujisawa M , Udono T , Nogami E , Hirosawa M , Morimura N , Saito A , Seres M , Teramoto M , Nagano K , Mori Y , Uesaka H , Nasu K , Tomonaga M , Idani G , Hirata S , Tsuruyama T , Matsubayashi K (2014) A case of maxillary sarcoma in a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) Journal of Medical Primatology, Volume 43, Issue 2, pages 111-114
- Fukushima H , Hirata S , Matsuda G , Ueno A , Fuwa K , Sugama K , Kusunoki K , Hiraki K , Tomonaga M , Hasegawa T (2013) Neural representation of face familiarity in an awake chimpanzee PeerJ, e223
- Hirata S , Matsuda G , Ueno A , Fukushima H , Fuwa K , Sugama K , Kusunoki K , Tomonaga M , Hiraki K , Hasegawa T (2013) Brain response to affective pictures in the chimpanzee Scientific Reports, 3, 1342
- Bril B , Smaers J , Steele J , Rein R , Nonaka T , Dietrich G , Biryukova E , Hirata S , Roux V (2012) Functional mastery of percussive technology in nut-cracking and stone-flaking actions: experimental comparison and implications for the evolution of the human brain. The Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 367, 59-74.
- Myowa-Yamakoshi M , Scola C , Hirata S (2012) Humans and chimpanzees attend differently to goal-directed actions. Nature Communications, 3: 693
- Sakai T , Hirata S , Fuwa K , Sugama K , Kusunoki K , Makishima H , Eguchi T , Yamada S , Ogihara N , Takeshita H (2012) Fetal brain development in chimpanzees versus humans Current Biology, Volume 22, Issue 18, R791–R792
- Schrauf C , Call J , Fuwa K , Hirata S (2012) Do Chimpanzees Use Weight to Select Hammer Tools? PLoS ONE, 7(7): e41044
- Hirata S , Fuwa K , Sugama K , Kusunoki K , Takeshita H (2011) Mechanism of birth in chimpanzees: humans are not unique among primates Biology Letters, 23 October 2011 vol. 7 no. 5 686-688
- Hirata S , Matsuda G , Ueno A , Fuwa K , Sugama K , Kusunoki K , Fukushima H , Hiraki K , Tomonaga M , Hasegawa T (2011) Event-related potentials in response to subjects' own names: A comparison between humans and a chimpanzee. Communicative & Integrative Biology, 4(3), 321-323.
- Kano F , Hirata S , Call J , Tomonaga M (2011) The visual strategy specific to humans among hominids: A study using the gap-overlap paradigm Vision Research, 51.2348-2355
- Fukushima H , Hirata S , Ueno A , Matsuda G , Fuwa K , Sugama K , Kusunoki K , Hirai M , Hiraki K , Tomonaga M , Hasegawa T (2010) Neural correlates of face and object perception in an awake chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) examined by scalp-surface event-related potentials. PLoS ONE, 5(10), e13366.
- Hirata S , Fuwa K , Sugama K , Kusunoki K , Fujita S (2010) Facial perception of conspecifics: chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) attend to proper orientation and open eyes. Animal Cognition, 13:679-688
- Hirata S , Yamamoto S , Takemoto H , Matsuzawa T (2010) A Case Report of Meat and Fruit Sharing in a Pair of Wild Bonobos Pan Africa News, 17(2), December 2010 21-23
- Ueno A , Hirata S , Fuwa K , Sugama K , Kusunoki K , Matsuda G , Fukushima H , Hiraki K , Tomonaga M , Hasegawa T (2010) Brain activity in an awake chimpanzee in response to the sound of her own name Biology Letters, 6, 311-313
- Bril B , Dietrich G , Foucart J , Fuwa K , Hirata S (2009) Tool use as a way to assess cognition: how do captive chimpanzees handle the weight of the hammer when cracking a nut? Animal Cognition, 12, 217-235
- Hirata S (2009) Chimpanzee social intelligence: selfishness, altruism, and the mother-infant bond Primates, 50:3-11
- Hirata S , Morimura N , Houki C (2009) How to crack nuts: acquisition process in captive chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) observing a model. Animal Cognition, 12, S87-S101
- Takeshita H , Myowa-Yamakoshi M , Hirata S (2009) The supine position of postnatal human infants: Implications for the development of cognitive intelligence. Interaction Studies, Volume 10, Number 2 pp. 252-268
- Weiss A , Inoue-Murayama M , Hong K , Inoue E , Udono T , Ochiai T , Matsuzawa T , Hirata S , King JE. (2009) Assessing chimpanzee personality and subjective well-being in Japan. American Journal of Primatology, 71, 283-292
- Ueno A , Hirata S , Fuwa K , Sugama K , Kusunoki K , Matsuda G , Fukushima H , Hiraki K , Tomonaga M , Hasegawa T (2008) Auditory ERPs to Stimulus Deviance in an Awake Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes): Towards Hominid Cognitive Neurosciences PLoS ONE, 3(1): e1442
- Hirata S (2007) A note on the responses of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) to live self-images on television monitors. Behavioral Processes, 75, 85-90
- Hirata S (2007) Competitive and cooperative aspects of social intelligence in chimpanzees. The Japanese Journal of Animal Psychology, 57, 29-40
- Hirata S , Fuwa K (2007) Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) learn to act with other individuals in a cooperative task Primates, 48, 13-21
- Hirata S , Tashiro Y (2007) Bonobos at the "Lola Ya Bonobo" Sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Pan Africa News, 14(1), June, 2007 6-8
- Takemoto H , Hirata S , Sugiyama Y (2005) The formation of the brush-sticks: modification of chimpanzees or the by-product of folding? Primates, 46, 183-190
- Celli ML. , Hirata S , Tomonaga M (2004) Socioecological influences on tool use in captive chimpanzees. International Journal of Primatology, 25, 1267-1281
- Huffman MA. , Hirata S (2004) An experimental study of leaf swallowing in captive chimpanzees: insights into the origin of a self-medicative behavior and the role of social learning Primates, 45, 113-118.
- Shimada MK. , Hayakawa S , Humle T , Fujita S , Hirata S , Sugiyama Y , Saitou N (2004) Mitochondrial DNA Genealogy of Chimpanzees in the Nimba Mountains and Bossou, West Africa American Journal of Primatology, 64, 261-275
- Hirata S , Celli ML. (2003) Role of mothers in the acquisition of tool-use behaviours by captive infant chimpanzees. Animal Cognition, 6, 235-244
- Visalberghi E , Myowa-Yamakoshi M , Hirata S , Matsuzawa T (2002) Responses to Novel Foods in Captive Chimpanzees Zoo Biology, 21:539-548
- Hirata S , Matsuzawa T (2001) Tactics to obtain a hidden food item in chimpanzee pairs (Pan troglodytes). Animal Cognition, 4, 285-295.
- Hirata S , Yamakoshi G , Fujita S , Ohashi G , Matsuzawa T (2001) Capturing and Toying with Hyraxes (Dendrohyrax dorsalis) by Wild Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) at Bossou, Guinea American Journal of Primatology, 53, 93-97
- Hirata S , Morimura N (2000) Naive Chimpanzees' (Pan troglodytes) Observation of Experienced Conspecifics in a Tool-Using Task Journal of Comparative Psychology, Vol. 114, No. 3, 291-296
- Hirata S , Morimura N , Matsuzawa T (1998) Green passage plan (tree-planting project) and environmental education using documentary videos at Bossou: a progress report. Pan Africa News, 5:18-20
- Hirata S , Myowa M , Matsuzawa T (1998) Use of Leaves As Cushions to Sit on Wet Ground by Wild Chimpanzees American Journal of Primatology, 44:215-220 (1998)
- Hirata, S. & Mizuno, Y. (2011) Animal toying. In: T. Matsuzawa, T. Humle, & Y. Sugiyama (eds.) The chimpanzees of Bossou and Nimba: A cultural primatology (pp. 137-144). Tokyo: Springer Verlag.
- Hirata, S. & Hayashi, M. (2011) Emergence of stone tool use by captive chimpanzees. In: T. Matsuzawa, T. Humle, & Y. Sugiyama (eds.) The chimpanzees of Bossou and Nimba: A cultural primatology ( pp. 183-191). Tokyo: Springer Verlag.
- Hirata, S., Morimura, N., & Fuwa, K. (2010) Intentional communication and comprehension of the partner's role in experimental cooperative tasks. In. E. V. Lonsdorf, S. R. Ross, & T. Matsuzawa (eds.), The mind of the chimpanzees: ecological and experimental perspectives (pp. 251-264). Chicago: The University of Chicago Press.
- Hirata, S. (2008) Communication between mother and infant chimpanzees and its role in the evolution of social intelligence In: S. Itakura & K. Fujita.(eds). Origins of social mind: evolutionary and developmental views (pp. 21-38). Tokyo: Springer Verlag.
- Idani, G., and Hirata, S. (2006) Studies at the Great Ape Research Institute, Hayashibara. In: D. A. Washburn (Ed.), Primate perspectives on behavior and cognition (pp. 29-36). Washington: American Psychological Association.
- Hirata, S. (2006) Tactical deception and understanding of others in chimpanzees. In: T. Matsuzawa, M. Toimonaga, M. Tanaka (eds.), Cognitive development in chimpanzees (pp. 265-276). Tokyo: Springer-Verlag.
- Hirata, S. (2006) Chimpanzee learning and transmission of tool use to fish for honey. In: T. Matsuzawa, M. Toimonaga, M. Tanaka (eds.), Cognitive development in chimpanzees (pp. 201-213). Tokyo: Springer-Verlag.
- Takeshita, H., Myowa-Yamakoshi, M., and Hirata, S. (2006) A new comparative perspective on prenatal motor behaviors: Preliminary research with four-dimensional (4D) ultrasonography. In: T. Matsuzawa, M. Toimonaga, M. Tanaka (eds.), Cognitive development in chimpanzees (pp. 37-47). Tokyo: Springer-Verlag.
- Inoue-Murayama, M., Hibino, E., Matsuzawa, T., Hirata, S., Takenaka, O., Hayasaka, I., Ito, S., and Murayama, Y. (2006) An application of a human personality test to chimpanzees and survey of polymorphism in genes relating to neurotransmitters and hormones. In: T. Matsuzawa, M. Toimonaga, M. Tanaka (Eds.), Cognitive development in chimpanzees (pp. 113-124). Tokyo: Springer-Verlag.
- Foucart, J., Bril, B., Hirata, S., Morimura, N., Houki, C., Ueno, Y., & Matsuzawa, T. (2005) A preliminary analysis of nut-cracking movements in a captive chimpanzee: adaptation to the properties of tools and nuts. In: V. Roux and B. Bril (Eds.), Stone knapping: the necessary conditions for a uniquely hominid behavior (pp. 147-157). Cambride, UK:. McDonald Press.
- Huffman, M. A., & Hirata, S. (2003) Biological and ecological foundations of primate behavioral tradition. In: D. Fragaszy & S. Perry (Eds.), The biology of traditions: models and evidence (pp. 267-296). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
- Hirata, S., Watanabe, K., & Kawai, M. (2001) "Sweet-Potato Washing Revisited." In T. Matsuzawa (ed.), Primate Origins of Human Cognition and Behavior (pp. 487-508). Tokyo: Springer-Verlag.
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AMES, Iowa — There is a big push in Iowa to get people thinking about food and fitness – and taking positive action to become healthier. Live Healthy Iowa challenges youth and adults to move more and eat healthy. The Healthiest State Initiative, to make Iowa the healthiest state in the nation by 2016, is building awareness and getting Iowans involved. In fact, Healthiest State is the reason Michelle Obama will be in Iowa to open a three-day tour marking the second anniversary of her Let's Move initiative, which promotes physical fitness and healthy eating for children.
Overcoming childhood obesity, having a healthy youth population and becoming the healthiest state will take more than challenges, initiatives and educational resources, according the Ruth Litchfield, an Iowa State University associate professor and state nutrition extension specialist. It will take adults adapting healthier lifestyles and encouraging youth.
"When it comes to helping young people make healthy eating and lifestyle choices, no resource is as effective as caring and passionate adults who interact with kids on a regular basis," Litchfield said. "If every adult would engage with one, two or three kids — be a role model for physical activity and healthy eating — we wouldn't have the issues we have today."
The prevalence of overweight among American youth has become an epidemic. The number of overweight children ages 6-11 has almost quadrupled in the past four decades, and for adolescents ages 12-19 it has tripled. In only 12 years the prevalence of overweight among children increased five percent depending on the age group. For African-American and Mexican-American adolescents there has been an increase of 10 percent in this short time period.
Litchfield recommends that adults make healthy choices for themselves, be physically active and look for every opportunity to encourage youth to make similar choices. "Be a role model for the youth you are with on a regular basis, encourage them to make positive health choices," Litchfield said. "Find ways to incorporate food and physical fitness into structured and unstructured settings — whether it's youth meetings or gatherings, or deciding on a snack or how to fill an afternoon."
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Groups — clubs, families, classrooms — can find ideas for snacks, fitness activities, programs and community service projects in the Food and Fitness Craze publications from ISU Extension and Outreach. "The publications include many ideas for friends, families and community members to engage with youth and promote healthy living," Litchfield said. "Each of us, where ever we are, has a role in becoming a healthier community and state."
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach looked within its own community to see what changes could be made to provide youth with healthier food and activities. Litchfield said an announcement soon will be made about experiences that will be incorporated into summer camps at the Iowa State 4-H Center this summer.


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Re: Draw two functions in a graph, one of them does also have a parameter.
Felipe Mannshardt wrote:
> Is there a way to do a Plot do draw this two functions in the same graph ?
> I am asking because i am having problems due the parameter "a".
> I have,
> f(x)= -x^2 + 6x
> g(x)= ax
> i want to draw them in the same graphic and with a from 0 to 3 . . .
> Can not think of a way of doing this, due the "a" parameter . . .
> Plot[{f[x],[g[a][x]},{x,0,7},{a,0,3}]
Not sure whether this is what you are looking for:
f[x_] = -x^2 + 6*x;
g[x_] = a*x;
Table[Plot[{f[x], g[x]}, {x, 0, 7}], {a, 0, 3}]
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An Economist at the University of Cape Coast, John Gatse is blaming the current challenges facing Ghana?s economy on government?s inability to mobilize Internally Generated Funds (IGF) and on the rampant energy crisis.
He was speaking with the Afia Pokua the Vim Lady on Adom FM?s ?Burning Issues? program which was also transmitted live on Asempa FM.
The fast fall of the local currency has baffled managers of the economy and frustrated import and export businesses, and also affected students pursuing international programmes that depend on foreign currencies.
Currently, the US dollar, which sold at Ghc2.20 on the local foreign exchange market before Christmas last year, now sells at Ghc2.60. The British pound, which sold at Ghc3, now sells at Ghc4.20. The euro and CFA are also selling at Ghc3.50 and Ghc4.80 respectively.
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has therefore announced additional measures to shore up the cedi against the major foreign currencies.
As part of the measures, it has banned commercial banks and other financial houses from issuing cheques and cheque books on Foreign Exchange Accounts (FEA) and foreign currency accounts (FCA).
It has also directed that no bank should grant a foreign currency-denominated loan or foreign currency-linked facility to a customer who is not a foreign exchange earner.
The central bank has also prohibited offshore foreign deals by resident companies, including exporters in the country.
But John Gatse said government must do its best to stabilize the economy by strengthening its ability to manage the internally generated revenue to cushion the effect of other economic programs the country has.
?Actually if you want to proffer specific solutions, then you would be talking about tackling the structure of the economy but I will say clearly what we are facing now is currency crisis or currency challenge and financial challenge so if you want to deal with such an issue, then we should deal with the issues of deficit to avert the situation? John Gatse emphasized.
He noted that all the sector ministries have a master program for all the projects in the country and capable human resource to manage such policies but the implementation needs a critical attention.
Gatse said some countries had gone through challenges like that of Ghana and their economy broke down but he believes Ghana?s economy is ?very resilient?.
Commenting on the controversial prayer by the General Overseer of the Action Chapel, Archbishop Nicholas Duncan-Williams to save the local currency, he said ?we manage economy with policies, focus, determination and programs but it will be na?ve for me to say people cannot pray for clear directions on how the economy should be managed.
He stated that no one can discount the value of prayer in nation building and economic management but it does not mean that prayer can do everything for the nation.
The economist says Ghanaians should not ridicule men of God who can pray for the leaders of the country to be able to have a clear foresight to manage the economy.
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I was reading Umberto Eco, discussing how Borges had been an influence on him. He concluded talking about the differences between the two of them, declaring that the biggest is that while Borges was able "to use the most varied debris of the encyclopedia to make the music of ideas," Eco himself often feels as if he "blow[s] into an ocarina."
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BRONC WRESTLING - The Bronc wrestlers closed out the regular season last night hosting a conference dual with Gillette, the Camels took the dual 49-18 Head coach Tyson Shatto says the Broncs had a tough night.
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COWBOYS BASKETBALL - The Wyoming Cowboys beat Fresno last night 102-100 in 4 overtime periods after the victory Cowboy's Head coach Allen Edwards. Cowboy Senior Jason McManamen led the Pokes with 30 points including seven three point buckets.
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Violence and crime are major issues. Psychiatric nurses are poised to meet forensic/medico-legal challenges by interfacing psychiatric nursing and the criminal justice system. The purpose of the Interactive panel is to focus on three key issues of great relevance to practicing forensic psychiatric nursing, forensic interviewing, evaluation, and documentation; court testimony and appearing as an expert witness; and forensic consultation.
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Release Date: December 15, 2011
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Scott, glad your back!!! LOVE your wines!!! have to figure out if I can rationalize this to Mr. Mommadeb....hmmmmm what excuse... I mean reason.. should I give? we all know I need this... but he won't understand that......
ScottHarveyWines wrote:We have so much fun selling wine on Woot that we have made a conscience decision to try and register in as many states as possible.
YES! Finally Vermont also. Thanks for including us, looking forward to ordering some of your wine!
Hmmmm, the tax collected on this wine is $6.66. Does that mean it will be evilly delicious?
Great to see Scott and his wine back on woot! Thanks to North316 for splitting an order with me. I'm assuming that this was another wine that had no 2010 vintage.
In for one, SH is pretty much an auto buy. I'll tuck this away for a couple of years before I try it (well, maybe one in six months).
klezman wrote:Well, I could just take two from you and call that good. Or I go with my original plan. Or somebody else PM's or emails me to split. Looks like we're not in sellout danger just yet, so there's some time.
I have way too much wine (boxes filling the office that I have to move to the cellar) but...want to split?
time2testit wrote:I have way too much wine (boxes filling the office that I have to move to the cellar) but...want to split?
Sure...probably makes more sense for me to buy this time if I end up splitting 3 ways.
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I missed Scott & Jana while they had their dinner party in Wooster, OH so I had to make up some ground. Glad I can let this wine sit for awhile since I have tons of wine to drink. Scott, sorry for missing your dinner, but thanks for this offer!
klezman wrote:Sure...probably makes more sense for me to buy this time if I end up splitting 3 ways.
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Klez, you checked your gmail lately?
Well, if I average this out with the less expensive deal yesterday , It really looks reasonable. Plus, for some reason , the reds, which I like ,always seem to be in less abundance than the whites, which wife likes . Do you think she's pilfering my reds when I'm not looking ? scoundrel.
rjquillin wrote:Klez, you checked your gmail lately?
Hey Hey... if I can't be "first sucker" ... maybe I can be "last sucker"
Any takers?
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Emerson College Is Changing Thier Name!
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The communications school at Emerson
College will be changing their name for one day in honor of Ron Burgundy. The school's name will be the Ron Burgundy School of Communications on December 4th. He is scheduled to make an appearance, talk to the students as well as a news conference.
There will also be a screening of his new movie Anchorman 2.
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100 Years of UF Bands
GAINESVILLE - They play anything, anywhere, at any time. It's the 100th anniversary of bands at the University of Florida. And the "Fightin' Gator Marching Band" is preparing for the first performance of its centennial year.
On a typical home game week the band will rehearse for about 8 hours, not including the preparation and performance on Saturdays. It's all part of what students and directors are striving to do. Make this the year, "The Year of the Gator Band."
Kyle Sullivan a Clarinet player said, "It's going to be a great year... This is the year of the gator band." It's been 100 years of bands at UF.
Stephen Eyler a drummer for the Gator Marching Band says there's no greater honor then to be part of the 100th year anniversary of the band, especially during his first year of drum line. Eyler said, "nervous but I am excited to take the first steps into the swamp... It's going to be a great feeling."
The award-winning band is the recipient of this year's prestigious Sudler trophy. Jay Watkins the Assistant Director of Bands said, "The Sudler trophy is administered by the John Philip Sousa Foundation and it is awarded bi-annually to a college marching band in the country that has contributed to the American way of life... Significant contributions to the American way of life is the way they refer to it."
With 365 members, the band is the largest it's ever been. Watkins says he's proud of what the Gator Band has come. "Certainly coming in here in 06 and being part of that national championship and the one in 08 as well... It's been exciting. Then the trip to London this past summer 2012 for the Olympics has certainly helped elevate the reputation of the band in the international stage," Watkins said.
Throughout the years both the Director and the Assistant Director of Bands say what they love most about their job is working with all the artistic students that represent over 150 different majors on campus.
Chip Birkner Assistant Director of Bands said, "Our campus has had a long and thriving tradition of bands. To be here for the 100th year anniversary is special. The students understand it's special and it gives us an opportunity to look back at all the previous bands that have been on our campus and celebrate our history."
The official presentation of the band's Sudler trophy will be during halftime at the homecoming game (November 9th), followed by an Alumni Gala on November 23rd.
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Andy Gray was telling me he bought his wife a Memory Stick.
" It's great " Andy said, " She hasn't forgotten my beer, dinner or sex once since the first beating "
My dishwasher broke down, so I called a repairman.
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Ernie and I were pilots on a plane. We were on our way to Toronto , when a Blonde Lady in econmy class gets up, and moves to the first class section and sits down.
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She then tells the Blonde that she only paid for economy class, and that she will have to sit back there.
The blonde Replies, "I'M BLONDE, I'M BEAUTIFUL, I'M GOING TO TORONTO AND I'M STAYING RIGHT HERE."
The flight attendant comes into our Cockpit and tells Ernie & I the situation.
Ernie gets out the Cockpit to see the Blonde to explain that she only paid for economy and will have to leave and return to her econmy seat.
The Blonde said to Ernie "I'M BLONDE, I'M BEAUTIFUL, I'M GOING TO TORONTO AND I'M STAYING RIGHT HERE."
Ernie tells me that we should get the Police waiting when we land to arrest this Blonde over this.
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"Nah" he repies. "I'm on my honeymoon."
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What strategy do you employ when using a drogue
Last year while sailing through Yucatan Channel near Cuba, we were practically surfing down the waves doing 11.5 kn for the whole night. While it was fun and I had a great time being tossed in every direction. In reality, I would like to more control of the boat.
Fast forward to the up coming trip to Panama City (Canal). After eying at the weather for 2 weeks, it is likely that we will have some serious wind and swell from behind. This time the boat is equipped with a drogue. When condition is called for, we will get it ready.
Thinking about make a bridle and using a cow hitch to attach the drogue. Here are the questions:
1. Is there any advantage of having different length of the bridle to minimize the wave motion?
2. Should I sail directly away from the wind and perpendicular away from the wave, or I should sail a bit off either port or standard?
I have not sat down to draw out a few diagrams in different scenarios yet to make my decision. However, if you have done this know the right approach, please share or post a link.
3. In the past, I always sail with a tiny furled main if I have to, but this time we have a storm jib, should I use the storm jib and no main? Pls note, wind is behind us.
Re: What strategy do you employ when using a drogue
Great questions; I'm awaiting the answers as well
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Re: What strategy do you employ when using a drogue
The obvious purpose of a drogue is to slow the boat so that it doesn't surf uncontrollably which is again obviously most important with a big sea.
If you have achieved the slowing of the boat, my approach is to sail as close to my desired course and make some ground. this may be done with some sail up or if the wind is really boisterous, under bare poles.
The course would preferably be not too close to beam-on because if a wave breaks alongside you, the white water will be enough for at least a knockdown and in really heavy conditions, a roll-over, both of which are best avoided.
If you have a quartering sea you may have some challenging helming to deal with and if you're running directly ahead of a following sea you stand the chance of being pooped. Both conditions can be a little scary but they're better than the alternatives described earlier.
The bigger issue for me is recovering the drogue.
Re: What strategy do you employ when using a drogue
I have only been on a boat once coming back from Falmouth England where it was necessary to deploy a drogue, therefore my experience is very limited.
The drogue we deployed was done to drastically reduce speed when it was necessary to keep the boat from getting away from you speed wise surfing down waves and keep you relatively perpendicular to the waves . We used ours in a large storm and were really not concerned with progress to a destination. We mainly used it to run with the waves and keep us in line with them as they were not breaking.
Using a drogue as a speed limiting device when making passageway is a whole other kettle of fish. I know that there specialty designed speed limiting series drogues for this purpose and they are designed differently and may have multiple layers, chutes, holes for resistance.
I do remember the retrieving the drogue was an arduous task.
Re: What strategy do you employ when using a drogue
We commonly tow a 'drogue' when off the wind with big following/quartering seas.
It remained deployed in 'normal' (and above) trade conditions from Cape Verde to Caribbean.
It is just a folding claw anchor (shinny SS so we can see it through the waves) on a hundred plus foot line. Its purpose is more to assist steering than reduce speed.
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Gail Rider sells a drogue to reduce speed in extreme conditions.
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Seems length of legs of bridle is key to function maintaining the stern to face oncoming wave train. See above link. Retrieval not difficult with series drogue. Place another line on it using same knot you use for your snubber ( your preference). Winch it in and repeat. Big advantage of series drogue to other devices is it's feasible to retrieve. Been told with sea anchors and single device drogues folks have had such troube that they ended up just cutting them away ( Ouch- expensive).
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this is the link to the englishman I brought my drogue from. Chatted with him over the phone. He was a toal delight and vey helpful. Worth a call. He'll set you straight Dawg
Re: What strategy do you employ when using a drogue
I have never deployed a droque but did some reading around the subject when planning on what I would do if I ever was unfortunate enough to be out in survival conditions.
Bernard Moitessier writes at length on his use of drouques and trailing warps in pretty extreme conditions down in the southern ocean aboard Joshua.
It is worth finding the passage and reading it through to it's conclusions. He is one of those who have 'walked the walk'.
Re: What strategy do you employ when using a drogue
We always tow our 'drogue anchor' in the second wave behind boat (100ft+).
We can see it in clear water.
This 3 Kilo claw anchor is easy to retrieve with the a main sheet winch.
Clear distinctions need to be made between 'drogues' deployed to improve steering at hull speed (what we do) and drogues to primarily reduce speed in surfing conditions.
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text: Missing (ABC) "Pilot" Episode 1 With Ashley Judd March 15, 2012 Missing, News Missing (ABC) "Pilot" Episode 1 premieres THURSDAY, MARCH 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Episode Synopsis: In the premiere episode, "Pilot," Becca Winstone learns that her son disappears while studying abroad, and it's a race against time when she travels to Europe to track him down. Amazing locations and thrilling twists abound as it's revealed just how far one mother will go to protect her family, on "Missing," premiereing THURSDAY, MARCH 15 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Show Summary: Becca Winstone (Ashley Judd) learns that her son, Michael, disappears while studying abroad, and it's a race against time when she travels to Europe to track him down. A surprising turn of events reveals just how far one mother will go to protect her family. Exotic locations and thrilling twists will keep you riveted in "Missing." How far would you go to save the only thing you have left in the world? At 8 years old, Michael watched as his father, CIA Agent Paul Winstone, was murdered. Now 10 years later, Paul's wife, Becca, is faced with the reality of her son growing up. When Michael is afforded the opportunity to study abroad, his mother reluctantly agrees it's time to let him go. Just a few weeks into his trip Michael disappears, and Becca immediately suspects foul play. When she arrives in Rome, she begins piecing together the clues left behind. It isn't long before the kidnappers realize they've picked a fight with the wrong woman. Becca Winstone has a secret of her own — before Paul's death, she was also a lethal CIA Agent. But if she wants to find her son alive, Becca will have to rely on old friends and reopen old wounds. Her resourcefulness, skill and determination will be put to the test – but a mother's love knows no limits. "Missing" stars Ashley Judd ("Double Jeopardy," "Kiss the Girls") as Becca Winstone, Sean Bean ("Game of Thrones") as Paul Winstone, Cliff Curtis ("Trauma") as Dax, Adriano Giannini ("Oceans Twelve") as Giancarlo, Nick Eversman ("Cinema Verite") as Michael Winstone and Tereza Voriskova ("Borgia") as Oksana. Click Any Photo Below To Enlarge Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window) http://profile.yahoo.com/IN6TMJOJTTGO2UZ76PELEW4KDE lee The first 20 minutes was exciting and I didn't want to move as I didn't want to miss anything. I like this pilot and hope it stays as we need good adult programming. I like the story line, she kicks a**, she is strong, smart and I like that about her character. I watch a lot of television and I hope ABC sticks with this one – it's a winner.


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