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Joe Sexton is finally going pro and what better way to do it than to give him his own pro model. The shape and flex is designed and tested by Joe Dirt himself. The board is a twin shape with a 4mm reverse camber. The Joe Sexton pro model has a tip to tail poplar wood core with 24 stance inserts. If you're looking for an affordable pro model that is endorsed and designed by a fresh new dirty prop then the Joe Sexton pro model is worth picking up. The board also has a smooth belt base finish and does not include zits, a stinky ass or any candy.
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Tim Sweeney (game developer)
|This article is incomplete. (December 2015)
|Tim Sweeney
Sweeney presents at the 2016 Game Developers Conference
|December 1970 (age 46)
Potomac, Maryland, United States
|Video game programmer and developer
|Known for
|developing the Unreal series of engines
|AIAS Hall of Fame Award (2012)[1]
Tim Sweeney (born December 1970)[2] is an American computer game programmer and the founder of Epic Games, being best known for his work on ZZT and the Unreal Engine.
Sweeney established Epic as a shareware company while he was a student majoring in mechanical engineering at the University of Maryland. He said that he had been interested in game development and computer programming since he was 10 years old,[3] and finally started making games out of his parents' basement where he lived.[4] Epic got its start when Sweeney created ZZT, the company's first game, released as a shareware in 1991. In interviews Sweeney has credited that game's success with fueling the early growth of his company.[5] Sweeney later worked on Epic's Unreal Engine, used in the Unreal series of first-person shooters and multiple other video games.[6][7]
In 2005, Sweeney attended Wake Tech Community College Digital Game Xpo as a guest speaker. He showed a demo of the Unreal Engine and talked about 3D Buzz's book "Mastering Unreal Technology: The Art of Level Design".[8]
On February 9, 2012, Sweeney was inducted into the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) Hall of Fame for his technological innovations in the gaming industry.[9][10][11]
On July 10, 2013, Tim and the co-founder of Epic Games, Mark Rein, were named Development Legends at the Develop Industry Excellence Awards.[12][13][14]
Sweeney received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2017 Game Developers Choice Awards.[15][16]
- ^ "D.I.C.E Special Awards". Retrieved 22 January 2017.
- ^ "Features - From The Past To The Future: Tim Sweeney Talks". Gamasutra. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
- ^ "Features - From The Past To The Future: Tim Sweeney Talks". Gamasutra. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
- ^ "Features - From The Past To The Future: Tim Sweeney Talks". Gamasutra. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
- ^ Totilo, Stephen (12 July 2011). "The Quiet Tinkerer Who Makes Games Beautiful Finally Gets His Due". Kotaku. Retrieved 2014-09-06.
- ^ DeMaria, Rusel; Wilson, Johnny L. (2003). High score!: the illustrated history of electronic games. Computer Games. McGraw-Hill Professional. p. 300. ISBN 0-07-223172-6.
- ^ "Tim Sweeney is the "co-founder of Epic Games and the brains behind every iteration of the widely licensed Unreal series of 3D game engines"". Arstechnica.com. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
- ^ "Epic Games to Demo Unreal Engine 3 at Digital Game Expo in June". Prweb.com. Retrieved 2012-11-06.
- ^ Epic Games (7 December 2011). "Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Inducts Epic Games' Tim Sweeney to Its Hall of Fame". Epic Games. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
- ^ Bradford, Matt (8 December 2011). "Epic founder Tim Sweeney named AIAS Hall of Famer". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
- ^ "Tim Sweeney Inducted into AIAS Hall of Fame". A. James Clark School of Engineering. 27 January 2012. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
- ^ Epic Games (23 June 2013). "Tim Sweeney and Mark Rein Named Development Legends at 2013 Develop Industry Excellence Awards". Epic Games. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
- ^ Sarkar, Samit (27 June 2013). "Epic Games' Tim Sweeney, Mark Rein to receive Develop magazine's Development Legend awards". Polygon. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
- ^ Freeman, Will (27 June 2013). "Epic's CEO and vice president set for recognition at 2013 Develop Industry Excellence Awards". Develop-Online. Retrieved 2014-09-05.
- ^ Takahasi, Dean (January 20, 2017). "Epic Games' Tim Sweeney to receive lifetime achievement award at GDC". Venture Beat. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
- ^ "Tim Sweeney to be honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at GDC 2017". January 20, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2017.
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Media related to Tim Sweeney at Wikimedia Commons
- ZZT group Interactive Fantasies interview with Tim Sweeney (November 17, 2000)
- MobyGames' rap sheet on Sweeney
- Article mentioning Tim Sweeney will be attending 2005 Digital Game Xpo (April 25, 2005)
- Tim Sweeney's talk at POPL06 (January 11-13, 2006)
- TeamXbox interview with Tim Sweeney (February 28, 2008)
- TG Daily interview with Tim Sweeney (March 10, 2008)
- Ars Technica interview with Tim Sweeney (September 14, 2008)
- From The Past To The Future: Tim Sweeney Talks (May 25, 2009)
- Discussion Panel with Tim Sweeney, John Carmack and Johan Andersson (Oct 18, 2013)
- 1970 births
- American technology chief executives
- American technology company founders
- American video game designers
- Living people
- Businesspeople from Raleigh, North Carolina
- University of Maryland, College Park alumni
- Epic Games
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4" Schiefspiegler
Several years ago I attended the monthly Star meeting in Monmouth County, NJ. There were several great Amateur Telescope Making [ATM] projects presented that night. Gary Fuchs came with his award winning Schiefspiegler.
Shortly after that meeting, I was given an old Edmund Scientific mirror making kit. It had two glass blanks, one of Pyrex and other plate glass, just what I needed to make a Schiefspiegler telescope like Gary's.
When I posted that I had the two glass blanks on the STAR ATM Forum, Gary, Dave Groski and other ATMers at STAR suggested I try making my first Schiefspiegler. Here is a link to the STAR ATM thread for this telescope build. Warining... It is a very long thread. It starts in 2009 and ends in 2012 when I finally finished the Scheif.
I learned more and more about Schiefspiegler telescopes through this small group of guys . They referred me to the yahoo group for Schiefspiegler telescopes and this article found on the CloudyNight's website.
Dave has optimized a 4" Schiefspiegler design, now known as a DelMarva Schief shown above
The interesting part about making a Schiefspiegler is that you grind glass on glass to shape both the primary mirror and secondary mirrors at the same time. At the end of grinding, both primary and secondary mirrors have a matching Radius of Curvature. [ROC] The primary mirror becomes a concave spheroid while the secondary mirror becomes an exact opposite convex shape during the grinding process. After the primary and secondary have been polished a 2" secondary is cored out of the convex 4" diameter glass tool. Sounds simple right?
The first step was to grind the primary and secondary to a target depth for the given ROC. This was done using 120 grit.
After initial shaping with 120 grit, the two mirrors were finish ground using finer and finer grits just like any other handmade mirror. An hour per grit was more than enough time to achieve a uniform surface texture for these small 4" glass blanks.
Dental plaster backs were poured to make pitch laps. I made three laps. You can use plywood backs instead of plaster. I had the dental plaster so I use that for my lap backs.
Two laps were made with a normal square facet patterns. The first was used for the concave primary and second was used for the convex secondary. The third lap was cut with a star shaped pattern at Dave's suggestion. This one was used on the secondary only.
The concave primary was polished using the square facet lap using standard 1/3 CoC strokes. The shape of the primary is checked using standard Ronchi and Foucault tests. The ROC of the primary is checked and double checked to verify is it within ¼" of the design ROC during is Foucault test. Its length was controlled by polishing either Mirror on Top [MOT] or Tool on Top [TOT].
The star lap was used only on the secondary mirror. As the secondary mirror was polished using the square facetted lap, its ROC flattened.
The star lap polishes outer zones of the secondary mirror more than the center. This slowly brought the flattened secondary mirror back into shape matching the primary.
At the advice of Jerry from Dave's Yahoo group, I later modified the star lap to be more starfish shaped. This small change in the lap seemed to speed up the ROC recovery of the secondary working the outer zones more than the center.
The shape of the secondary cannot be checked using either Ronchi or Foucault tests. It is verified only by the number of "fringes" it makes when placed against the primary mirror illuminated with a single wave length light source.
As the shapes of the polished primary and secondary begin to matched, the fringes show as straight lines. For me this actually took approximately 12 hours of polishing to achieve. Dave, Gary, Jerry, Cliff and others encouraged me not to give up or stop before the job was properly completed. [I would have if not for them.]
I purchased two different diamond coated coring bits from an eBay store. It was not clear to me from the store's website information if the diameters quoted for these bits were outside or inside diameters. So I purchased two different sizes. I used the larger one advertised as 60 mm on the website. The final secondary OD was 2.1". After chamfering it was almost exactly 2".
Dave gave me very detailed instructions for coring the secondary. I followed them carefully as follows:
1) Make a wood fixture to center secondary blank under the coring bit chucked into a drill press.
I had the primary and secondary mirrors coated at Majestic Coatings in Clark NJ. Jeff did them together with two other small mirrors I had made during one autoclave run.
Several different Schiefspiegler configurations were sketched. It is likely that any of these would have worked. In fact several look just like the Schiefspiegler Dave and Gary already completed.
I choose the arragement shown to the left for my Schiefspiegler. I used 3mm Luanne plywood for the outer skin reinforced in the corners with ¾" square pine. Its construction reminds me of my model airplane building days. It was like building a model airplane fuselage, only bigger. It finished up very stiff but light weight too.
As is my preference, I made a detailed set of plans before building. The side panels were cut first using a saber saw. The Luanne is easy to cut. I cut both sides together so they would match perfectly.
The internal ¾" square pine corner reinforcement was wood glued and finish nailed to the side panels.
The end plate at the front of the Schiefspiegler was cut from Luanne too, but it was reinforced using ¼" plywood to stiffen it because it would later carry the secondary mirror and its cell. A plywood secondary cell was added. This cell had a central shaft to provide the "pull" and a set of three #10 bolts to provide the "push" of the "push-pull" collimation system.
The distance between the primary and secondary mirrors is critical to obtaining the correct focal length of the system. Both the secondary and primary cells are designed to hold their mirrors in an exact position without moving in or out while being collimated. [This cell design was improved later. See notes and photos at the end of this article.]
The end plate that supported the primary mirror and cell was made using details very similar to the secondary holder. The cell was triangular shaped and had a central "pull" bolt. Three ¼" pan head bolts were used for the "push." During final assembly the primary and secondary mirrors were silicon caulked-glued onto their respective cells. [Like the secondary cell, the primary cell was improved later. See notes and photos at the end of this aritcle.]
All end plates were trial fit. [The focuser shown here was replaced later with a new Moonlite focuser. See notes and photos at the end of this article.]
The completed Schiefspiegler was coated inside using black polyurethane. The thin internal baffles were spray painted black too. The outside of the OTA was coated with a Bombay color. The completed telescope is shown to the left. It is mounted on a medium duty Orion GEM which I control with my laptop, SkyTools and ASCOM drivers. This image was taken at my Parsippany Patio Observatory. [PPO]
The Lunar image shown below was captured with the Schief and an Imaging Source monochrome camera.
The double star Izar was imaged with the Schief and Imaging Source camera too. Izar was easily split with a separation of only 3 arc-seconds from PPO. The seeing in New Jersey is never that good and often limits imaging of close double stars.
The Scheif has become my favorite telescope for double star imaging and measurement.
It is a keeper......
After using the Schiefspiegler for several months, I found that the optics were very good when adjusted properly, however, I also found that obtaining good collimation consistently was not possible with the cell design I used. Also, there was just too much "play" in the old used rack and pinion focuser I initially used. After consulting with my good friend Cliff I made the changes shown below.
|I ordered a new Moonlite focuser and built a spacer atop the backplate of the Schief maintaining the focus position I had before. The old Meade rack and pinion focuser was taller than the new Moonlite. The new Moonlite had a 2.75" travel to match the travel of the old unit. The spacer and back plate were stained and coated with a one step polyshade polyuretahne finish matching the existing Schief's finish. As you can see this new focuser is a 2" model which will allow the use of my Canon DLSR camera too. The Moonlite is "rock solid" with no discernable play.
Next, I needed to find light weight spherical bearings matching the dimensions I needed for both primary and secondary cells. I looked in the local toy stores, hoping to find a hard plastic ball, or maybe even something made of wood in the right size. I did not find anything suitable. I looked into casting a spherical shape myself and even made a mold, but I was not satified with the finished product.
I found several sources for wooded spheres online, however, the price for the sizes I needed were more then I want to spend once they included the shipping.
Then I remember an article had I read about cutting concave and convex shapes in glass using a drill press and simple device called a "Sine Table". I decided to try it out using my drill press, some scape plywood and the hollow bit I had used to core out the secondary mirror.
As stange as it might seem, you can cut a spherical shaped piece using a simple fixture and a drill press. If D is the diameter of the coring bit or hole saw and Theta is the angle the sine table fixture makes with a horizontal plane, then the bit will cut a sphere with a radius of R according to this equation:
R = D/(2*sin(Theta))
The photo to the right shows the two finished spherical bearings cut using the same bit. I alterred the jig angle, Theta, to achieve the two different spherical radii.
A mock up of the PVC seat and the spherical bearing shown below illustrates how the mirror can tilt without movement of the mirror face in any lateral direction. This is because the center of the sphere's radius of curvature and the center of the mirror face coincide.
The finished cells, both primary and secondary, are shown to the left. The mirrors were silicone'd to the cells. The central locking bolt protrudes from an oversized center hole that allows the cell to tilt within the seat without binding of the bolt in the central hole. The white PVC seats receive the urethane coated wood spherical bearing providing a low friction bearing surface. Three jack screw push against the backside of each cell. The central locking bolt provides the "pull" that keeps the spherical bearing in contact with the PVC seat while the three jack screws are use to "push" the cell into the correct tilted position.
This system has proven to be reliable. Collimation of the cells is very repeatable. These small improvements have made this telescope a joy to use giving consistent performance for visual observations of the planets and close double stars.
|Here are a few images of Saturn captured using the Schief, an Imaging Source Video Camera and a filter wheel. The Top Left was done using Red, Green and Blue filters. Three separate videos were recorded in quick succession. These were stacked separately using Registax. Each Red, Green and Blue image was combined within Photoshop to produce a color version of Saturn. The Top Right and Lower Left images were captured using a IR filter only. As can be seen the IR image is much sharper.
|This is a Deep Sky Object image of M13 captured using a stock XS Canon camera. I used a small 50mm finder scope and the Imaging Source Camera to guide the GEM. This image consists of 20 x 180 second shots capture at ISO 1600. They were stacked using Deepskystacker along with 5 Darks. No Flats were included. The Schief provided a high contrast - high definition image of this object.


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Hello. (= I'm writing a paper for extra credit in Spanish class, and I was wondering: What would you consider three good reasons for learning Spanish?
Personal enrichment and better employment opportunities come to mind right off the bat. It might also help you get into college.
Thanks. (=
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. If this will copy, this is something I used with my students:
Research shows that students who study foreign languages........
• develop greater cultural sensitivity toward others
• have larger vocabularies
• perform better on tests of reading and math
• have higher developed listening and retention skills
• are more creative
• display more highly developed thinking skills
• possess skills critical to the national defense
• will be better prepared to contribute to the ability of local, state, and national economies to compete in the global economy
Give Yourself A Competitive Edge
Did you know that studying a second language can improve your skills and grades in math and English and can improve your entrance exam scores - SATs, ACTs, GREs, MCAT's and LSATs?
Research has shown that math and verbal SAT scores climb higher with
each additional year of foreign language study, which means that the longer you study a foreign language the stronger your skills become to succeed in school. Studying a foreign language can improve your analytic and interpretive capacities. And four years of language study on your record will catch the eye of anyone reading your job or college application.
The Job Advantage In A Global Economy
More and more businesses work closely with companies in other countries.
They need many different kinds of workers who can communicate in different languages and understand other cultures. No matter what career you choose, if you've learned a second language, you'll have a real advantage. A technician who knows German, the head of a company who knows Spanish, or a salesperson who knows French can work successfully with many more places than someone who knows only one language.
There are lots of Americans who speak languages other than English.
If you've ever thought of being a nurse, doctor, a police officer, a judge, an architect, a businessperson, a singer, or a Web master, you will multiply your chances if you speak more than one language. Anyone who knows English and Spanish will look much better at promotion time than one who knows only English. Professionals who know other languages are called on to travel and exchange information with people in other countries throughout their careers. Knowing more than one language enhances opportunities in government, business, medicine, health care, law enforcement, teaching, technology, the military, communications, industry, social service, and marketing. An employer will see you as a bridge to new clients or customers if you know a second language.
What Can You Expect?
You will learn a second language in exciting new ways using technology and focusing on communication. Learning a language is not just learning grammar and vocabulary. It is learning new sounds, expressions, and ways of seeing things; it is learning how to function in another culture, how to know a new community from the inside out.
Course Decision Making
Choose Español Because:
Literally every major city in the USA has a growing number of Hispanics. Southern California has a strong Spanish heritage. One of the major literatures of the world is Spanish. Spanish is probably the easiest language to speak, because of the many chances to practice the language in this area. It is also the official language in 21 countries. It is one of the languages most used in international communication. Spanish is the third most used official diplomatic, economic and cultural language worldwide. Spanish is the mother-tongue of more than 350 million people worldwide. It is the most studied language in Canada and the U.S. Worldwide economic growth in Latin American countries and individual businesses will become powerful, economic partners and true sources of growth opportunities in the world. level.
Choose Francais Because:
French is internationally known as the diplomatic language. Academic and scientific research is often conducted and published in French. French is spoken on every continent of the world except (Antarctica) and much of English vocabulary is French based. One of the major literatures of the world is French.
Choose Latin Because:
It is the basis of the "Romance Languages." It helps one get in touch with proper English grammar.
High School Graduation
California State University Admission
University of California Admission
Two years of a Foreign/Classical language.
Once you make a language choice you must stay with that language for at least two years.
Two years of a Foreign/Classical language.
Three is recommended.
Two years of a Foreign/Classical language.
Three years recommended and four years advisable for UC Berkeley and UCLA.
P.S. Well, I'll shorten it because it was 4 pages!
Research shows that students who study foreign languages:
develop greater cultural sensitivity toward others
have larger vocabularies
perform better on tests of reading and math
have higher developed listening and retention skills
are more creative
display more highly developed thinking skills
possess skills critical to the national defense
will be better prepared to contribute to the ability of local, state, and national economies to compete in the global economy.
Also, it will give you a competitive edge, improving your skills and grades in math and English, thus imporving y our entrance exam scores on SAT's, ACT's, GRE's, MCAT's and LSAT's.
We live in a global sociwety so you might have the opportunity to live and work in another country. Here are some careers where it is helpful to speak another language: nurse, doctor, policwe officer, judge, architect, businessperson, singer, Web Master.
Choose Spanish because literally every major city in the USA has a growing number of Hispanics. It is the official language in 21 countries and the third most used official diplomatic, economic, cultural language worldwide. lus, it is probably the easiest lanugage to speak and has one of the major literatures of the world.
Studying any foreign language will help you understand your native language better. You simply have to understand grammar to be proficient!
In short better jobs, better colleges, and more cultured life.


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Two months ago I had Sculptra injected to fill the hollows under my eyes. This area is a constant torment for me. I hate looking drawn and tired all the time. My eye hollows are uneven too, with the right one being, in my opinion, much worse. My hubby says it's because I sleep on the same side every night! I have looked into temporary vanity procedures many times in the past: teeth whitening, collagen, etc. I went to a new dermatologist to ask about Restylane under my eyes. I read about it online. He said he uses Restylane but not under the eyes because of uneven results, then he suggested Sculptra instead. He said it might take 2-3 treatments to get the full effect but I could be happy about 1 too. I am happy with my results after 1 treatment! I was down and bruised for about a week and I didn't think I would see any change, then the area seemed to fill up before my eyes. It wasn't overnight but it was something I could see changing. Hubby saw it too and he is the type to ask, "New outfit?" five years too late! While it was filling up I actually worried it would be too much but I was glad to see a change anyway. I don't know if bad results or no results would have got me down more. It's been two months now and I am still filled under my eyes. Again it is not perfect and not a miracle but it is still a change and I'm happy for that.
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Well, meowmy is FINALLY going to update my Diary! She should have done it yesterday, but it was just too difficult. It will be difficult today, but hopefully she can do it without too many tears.
When I was about 2 months old, a, I thought, nice lady picked me up from the bus stop I was hanging around. It was very cold and wet and I was very lonely and scared. She snuggled me close to keep me warm and we took a ride on this very large vehicle with lots and lots of people. No one saw me, though!
It was very dark out, but there were lots of lights on buildings and houses. When we got to her place there weren't so many lights, and it was still cold and dark and wet, and now there was a big man! Then this other lady came walking by and I started to follow her! The people said something to her and she stopped and petted me and she was really nice. But, she went away! Finally, the people took me inside where it was warm and dry. Sometime in the night, I crawled up on the bed and they put me outside! Now I was really scared, wet, and lonely again and I didn't even know where I was! I wandered around a bit and found a patio with really safe places to hide and I just waited.
In the morning, the blinds opened up and there was the nice lady! She saw me and immediately opened the door and let me in! There were 2 other kitties and they hissed at me, but I could smell food and ignored them and headed for the food and water! After I filled my tummy, I started to look around. This place was really different from the last place and when I went up the stairs, I found the box I was supposed to use. I could tell because I could smell the other kitties.
I was getting pretty tired of exploring, and eating. I noticed the nice lady was on the couch and so were the other 2 kitties. I thought I would try my luck and jumped up with the nice lady. She giggled and gave me scritches, and let me sit on her lap. It was furry nice and warm and snuggly and I started to purr lots and lots. Later that day, when it got dark, everyone went upstairs. It was very scary all by myself so I went up the stairs. The nice lady saw me, and told me to come up on the bed. I was a little afraid at first, but once I got there, I went up to her and she snuggled me close and I purred and purred some more.
I'm not sure how it happened, but I got to stay!
Here are some of my very favorite things in the whole world:
NAPS! Meowmy would say the word and I would be waiting on the bed for her
My toy mousies. I never got tired of them. Good thing meowmy kept a good supply!
Snuggling with meowmy, especially in bed. I had to be touching her.
Snuggling with Chandler Ray, Wyatt and Lilly-Rose
Kittens! Whenever meowmy brought a kitty inside, I always took them under my wings
Ice cream, ummmmmmmmmm, yummy
Making new friends. Chandler Ray and I had races to greet any new people
Talking. I was quite the chatterbox. I would sit in the upstairs window and chatter to everyone who walked by. I even made furriends with Spooky, who would sit in his bedroom window and chat back!
More than anything, I loved my meowmy. She always made sure I had food and a safe, warm place to sleep. I know meowmy was really sad when I had to leave, and I still miss her, but there are so many fun kitties here at the Rainbow Bridge. We never run out of catnip, or ice cream, or food. I have wings, and I can fly around, swooping and buzzing. I am always there to greet the new arrivals, especially the kittens. Even though I had never met my grandpa, he was here waiting for me, along with other of meowmy's family and kitties. And Wyatt, he was the first to greet me and show me around. We were both there to greet Aragorn, who was only 4, but meowmy would be so happy to see all of us running around and wrestling just like we did for her. That's why we all got together to send her Toby. He has Wyatt's sweetness, my super friendliness for everyone, 2-legged and 4-legged, and Aragorn's endless energy and insatiable curiosity. He is orange striped and white (Wyatt and I were black and white, and Aragorn was tabby striped) with the pinkest nose ever (we know meowny's weaknesses). She said "no more kittens," we knew better. She tried and tried to find him another home, but we made sure no one else would take him. Besides, someone has to annoy Lilly-Rose!
Special thanks to everyone who sent notes and prezzies, the candle from Wanda and furramily; Rainbows from Ciao-Li and furramily, Hooch and his furramily and Twix; and the purrfect Blue Rosette from Mouse.
Oh, and meowmy added a video of me not too long before I made my trip to the Rainbow Bridge.
I want to thank Willow (and her meowmy) very, very much for my wings. They are very beautiful and make me the angel I am. I am here wif my brofurs Wyatt and Aragorn, helping to show the way to all the new arrivals.
I want efurryone to know how wonderful it is here. There is always sun, and the rainbows are majestic. No one is ever hungry or in pain. We run around like we did as kittens. There are lots of peoples too, like my Grandpa (who I never met before), so I has lots and lots of lap time while I'm waiting for meowmy. So just in case you are worried, don't be. This is the second best place to be.
Oh, and I keeps whispering to baby Toby all kinds of things he can do to drive meowmy crazy! hehehe
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i made a list toooooo!
smh, it was long.. but alot of my new staples are available on ground now, or already discounted at iherb.com
IF they have a sale, depending on the prices:
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Curl Junkie - im coming for you
KBB - im coming for you
i want to try Ohm SHP & Bee Mine Curly Hold butter but that can probably wait
I also made my BF list already ( don't judge me lol ).
I will be restocking my aohc ,karkady mist and cleansing tea from QB and banana brulee condish, the new butters and gel from shescentit.
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My first attempt at a novel after rebooting my fiction writing (22 years since my 12-yo attempt), was as I mentioned in the last post, called Meme.
It was very high-concept, and grounded in characters developed during NaNoWriMo of 2010 or 2011, I don't remember which. The central theme & question was: "What if the average person had the capability to leverage memes to transform the way the masses think?"
Most of the characters were archetypes of my experience of living in San Francisco: The Ravers (who secretly desire to positively change the world), The Young Idealists, The High Powered Evil Executives, The Super Spy, and a collective of Hipster Anarchists.
The plot had a few major threads: The Young Idealists, who are part of a mysterious organization whose goal is hazy, but is centered around creating a meta-meme: a meme that would allow others to easily, and powerfully generate their own memes. The Super Spy helping them with a technology that will amplify their efforts. The Ravers who stumble upon the meta-meme, and want to use it somehow to change the world. The Evil Executive who has legal rights to the Super Spy's technology, and wants to use it to bend the will of consumers to being susceptible to powerful advertising without them even being aware of it (more than currently). The Hipster Anarchists who end up working with The Young Idealists (and the Super Spy's tech), providing as their contribution to the partnership, a meme exchange—a trust network of sorts to allow user's of the meta-meme to share and exchange memes they want to spread.
Ok, a lot of major threads. In any case, I love the ideas in the story, but the writing is still so-so, the characters need more fleshing out, and the end-game of the plot needs to be figured out a lot more concretely.
Also, I worry that if I wait too long to finish this, it will become dated, since it takes place roughly near-future, and references a variety of semi-current events.
One note—since this was a NaNoWriMo project, I found myself getting stuck sometimes and indulging in writing sex scenes just to get the word count, in part, as a legitimate expression of the character's personalities and goals, but also in part because they were fun to try my hand at.
My next novel took a turn to see how far I could go with that, and I'll talk about that in my next post. And my latest novel actually tried maybe too hard to avoid sex altogether, which I am now learning from my writing group feedback is maybe bordering on unrealistic, given the characters.
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The Recirculating Farm Coalition announced a recirculatingfarms.org of such farms for Earth Day. Too bad the press release didn't include a link to it. I found it though on the website. What's a recirculating farm? It uses no soil to grow plants or fish (or both) and is generally environmentally friendly.
The Chicago Tribune used Earth Day to highlight NASA updated Climage Change website which offers change detection pairs and their stories.
The images are part of a popular photo gallery that has been retooled and enhanced at NASA's Global Climate Change website.
The EPA is hosting a contest for photos taken on Earth Day around the globe. You have this week to submit them, but they must have been taken on Earth Day. The goal? A map of the moment.
- EPA Blog
The Federal Transit Administration has launched a new website for Earth Day (this Sunday), showcasing the agency's efforts for livability and clean energy. It's all good Earth Day reading, but what stands out is this useful map of sustainable transportation projects.
Menlo and Sacred Heart Prep in Menlo Park, CA competed to see which school could get a higher percentage of students to use "alternative transport" to schoo. Menlo won, but I think Sacred Heart did ok, too.
Although Sacred Heart Schools lost this competition, Millie Lee, SHP's director of communications, says the residual impacts of their efforts will be a positive thing for the environment.
"We will continue to encourage students to consider using these transportation modes afterwards and have created a map and tips to help students and parents find the best biking and walking paths to our school," Lee said. "We hope students will discover the rewards and benefits that these new ways to come to school will have for the environment."


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Feb. 11, 2013
By Chad Shepard
As Michigan fans cram into Crisler Center to continue watching their uber-talented Wolverines, they'll notice that the facility has undergone quite a facelift. Most of the improvements are self-explanatory: a widened, remodeled concourse, a state-of-the-art digital scoreboard and the debut of a merchandise shop are all enhancements to the Michigan basketball viewing experience; but the addition of several touch-screen interactive displays provides the most intriguing improvement.
The construction and installation of the interactives began in November 2012 and was completed just before the holidays. Michigan fans have had access to them since the first week in January, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.
"I think they did a beautiful job. The best part to me is that they have a lot of history that I can search by, so that if I'm young or old there are memorable moments," said UM-Flint grad Chris Studer (Class of 1986).
Upon taking the new escalators inside Crisler's Northeast entrance to the concourse level, fans can find the 55" diagonal Cazzie Russell interactive along the wall opposite the Block M fountain. The Cazzie interactive tells the story of "The House that Cazzie Built," crediting him with "single-handedly lifting the U-M men's program to national recognition" and acknowledges that the enthusiasm generated by Cazzie's presence is what spurred the construction of the original Crisler Arena.
The project also features 18 separate 46" screens located throughout the concourse. These displays promote Michigan athletics with up-to-date stats, current team photos, video highlights and more available through the touch screen. Information on all of Michigan's sponsored sports can be found through these displays.
Michigan's new WDPDC, or William Davidson Player Development Center, features a display of its own. The recruiting interactive display, located in the main lobby, is just under 125" diagonally and gives Coach Beilein and his staff a unique advantage when talking to prospective Wolverines and their families.
Designed to tell recruits the Michigan story, the display offers a hi-def, attention-grabbing account of what it means to be a U-M athlete. In a world where recruits' attention is constantly being sought after, having modern, tech-savvy ways of expressing the Michigan message is pivotal and a welcome addition for the coaching staff.
As an imposing Block M stares down from above, and built-in speakers blast Wolverine propaganda, potential signees explore the essence of Michigan basketball through tabs like "Current Team," "An Athlete's Life" and "Gear" on a display that features pictures of Zack Novak and Darius Morris as much as Jordan Morgan and Tim Hardaway Jr. The display features an equally comprehensive look at the women's program, offering all the same perks and detailed information for the Crisler Center's co-tenants and providing the same recruiting benefits for Coach Barnes Arico and her staff.
The crown jewel interactive can be found between Sections 204 and 207, just on the other side of the merchandise shop on the concourse level. The Hall of Honor display is made up of two separate structures, each with 15 digital screens -- some of which are equipped with motion capture technology -- and each totals nearly 213" diagonally. Extensive capabilities of the screen allow fans to talk to Bo, answer trivia, try the "Pop-A-Shot" game or explore the archives of Michigan's storied past through touch-activated search tools and video.
Chadd Lowderman is manager and project developer at Dimensional Innovations, the company responsible for the interactives; he provided some insight on what makes Michigan's displays so special. For example, the "Pop-A-Shot" game uses what Lowderman calls "Microsoft Kinect-like game play" to simulate putting up a shot from the real Crisler Center floor. What makes the Hall of Honor display so unique is its sheer size; the interactive features two of the largest active, multi-user, multi-touch screens in North America according to Lowderman.
Fans are eating the renovations up, and the Crisler Center staff has noticed the difference. Dean Cook has worked in the athletic department for six years under various titles, including his favorite responsibility as an usher for men's hoops. He thinks the fans who haven't experienced the renovated Crisler will love the experience.
"(It's) all top of the line," Cook said. "You can work with the interactives and computers, and it will show you the history of U-M, from 1817 to now. Crisler Center, today, people have to come see it. They'll be amazed."
Bruce Madej is the project manager attached to the touchscreen installation, working directly with the people at Digital Interactive to make this a reality. He says this department endeavor is just getting started and calls it a "living project."
"Data collection will continue for years to come, not only for future events and student-athletes but also to build this data center with stories and information from the past. In essence, this will become the encyclopedia of Michigan Athletics," said Madej. "The development of this project from the get-go was for the data to be developed and placed in a format that would provide opportunities to share the information at various venues, not only in athletic department facilities, but at numerous satellite sites where our material would be a valuable addition."
Spreading the Michigan brand is an easy task when it sells itself the way the restored Crisler Center does. The same commitment to technological advancements that has propelled Michigan forward for years now propels its basketball programs back to the national spotlight.
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Two Homers From Mercer Lead Altoona to Victory
Mercer hit two homers, leading Altoona to a 6-4 victory.
Altoona got a great pitching performance last night from Rudy Owens, who turned in five innings, allowing two runs on seven hits, with two walks and seven strikeouts, arguably out-pitching future Hall of Famer Andy Pettitte, who was pitching for Trenton. The problem was, Owens didn't get much run support, leaving with a 2-2 tie after five innings, despite several opportunities by Altoona to put more runs on the board. Altoona got another strong start tonight from starter Jeff Locke, and this time the offense came through with the support.
Josh Harrison got things started in the first inning with a solo homer, a no-doubt blast to left field to make the score 1-0. Coming in to tonight, Harrison was hitting for a .261/.292/.565...
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Great choice in armament. I'm wanting a 1894c for the same reason.
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Great choice in armament. I'm wanting a 1894c for the same reason.
Keep in mind that a well stocked pantry can come in handy in more ways than one. Canned goods make dandy "risers" to keep the legs of your furniture above water if it invades your house. Obviously won't do too much for major flooding, but can prevent a lot of damage if you just have a few inches seep in.
All I need to pick up tonight is fuel for the generator. Loss of power is my biggest concern. Ammo I got. The bread is probably already soldout!
Orlando will be on the "back side" of Isaac, and the outer bands on the back side are really dangerous with spin off tornadoes and nasty wind. After the 2004 hurricanes, this one should be a slam dunk for us here in Central Florida, but I still take it very seriously. Being without power in August in Florida is one of the most miserable times in my entire life. No A/C for 17 days back in 2004 after Charley.....and had no preparation because everyone said, "Hurricanes never hit Orlando".
8 Cans of Tuna: Check
1 Jar Peanut Butter: Check
2 loafs of bread: check
1 box of crackers: Check
Frig filled with water bottles: Check
plenty'o AA batteries: Check
Flashlights: Check
Battery operated radio: check
Catfood: Check
Car filled with Gas: check
couple of movies for the battery powered DVD: Check
I'm good to go. You guys on the Gulf side of the State, hunker down. Its gonna get bumpy.
No tactical bacon?
Since we were hit by Rita and Ike,we keep a supply of the small propane bottles,typically found at Wal Mart ,with a little burner that screws on top. Really handy.
I've got my gas grill...unless it gets blown away.
Ive used the water bob for real in both an emergency situation and one where the water company had to shut down the water for an entire week. Again, from personal experience, people that live in upper stories of condo/apartment buildings will find they have no water when the power goes out in the storm.
The box size is about the size of a shoe box and stores easily. It is compressed and packed well, so if you open the box to check it out, it will be difficult to get it folded again tight enough to reinstall in the box.
A couple of hints:
Getting the bladder to lay as flat as possible when starting to fill it up will be a big help. Once you get a few inches of water in it, it is almost impossible to move/adjust because of the dead weight.
Notice in the video that the girl holds the filler tube to the tub spigot. This is almost a requirement. The force of the water filling the bladder will push the filler tube off of the spigot, even with a tight cable tie. Remember to fill only with cold water.
There is a small siphon break on top of the squeeze tube for starting the siphon action. Make sure that siphon break cap is securely fastened and finger tight. If you dont check it, the cap may not be screwed tight and the siphon action wont work properly.
If you try to use the Waterbob again, you have to siphon almost all of the water out of it first. As mentioned above, just a few inches of water will make it almost impossible to move. The only way to empty it, other than by siphon, is to be able to turn the bladder on its side so the water can empty out of the access holes on the top. (There are 2 access holes with screw caps, one for the filling tube, and one for the siphon knob). Waterbob recommends using the bladder only once.
From a practical point, that recommendation is moot. Even with just a little water in the bag in a small area like a bath tub, its almost impossible to move to a position where you can empty the bladder.
I finally gave up on trying to use mine twice. I sliced open the bladder and recycled the plastic.
All in all, a great product.
Stay Safe!
I have GOT to get me some waterbobs. I've got 4 tubs, so I should be able to be set for a while if I had several of them.
Make sure u have a manual can opener and matches in a dry place. Usually if the roof stays put all u have to worry abt is power outages that is if ur not living in a flood prone area.
For many years in college in FL, my combo was a P89 and a PC9 carbine, same magazines and ammo. They are pretty decent if you can find one used.
I tell you what, when it comes to bringing my long guns with me in an evacuation, I have now replaced my plastic cases with a somewhat lower profile double long gun case from 511 Tactical, which contains compartments to fit a shotgun and an M-4 rifle. Also has additional pockets for other acessories too. :)


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Personal Injury Lawyers Brisbane
Do You Have A Personal Injury Claim?
If a personal injury is something you're dealing with, then you know it's very important to be compensated for what you're going through. Of course, you need to be mindful of both process and lawyer selection when choosing to sue. For quantification of the processes in a personal injury claim it would be prudent to read the following as a guide only as not all the information is relevant to Australian and Queensland laws, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damages#Quantification_of_personal_injury_claims.
No matter how you sustain your personal injury in Queensland if you are not at fault, you need to seek legal counsel right away. Time is crucial in these types of cases. When you hire a lawyer, they can get statements from witnesses, take pictures, and ask questions to those who may know about your injuries, if too much time passes it may be increasingly difficult to find any witnesses and some photographs can be inadmissible.
Detail injuries as well as you can when you write down what happened. Whether a broken arm or cut, talk about every physical problem. Don't forget to include any bruises and scrapes that you discover later on. You should think about your mental state as well. For example, take note of any fears you have post injury. Make sure to document your injury by taking lots of pictures from various angles. Most cellphones have cameras built in, so use that if you do not have an actual camera, or ask a witness to take photos for you. Photos should be taken as soon after your accident as possible. This will give a more accurate picture of events.
Save all receipts related to your personal injury expenses. They're proof of the money that you've paid yourself. If you do not have these receipts, then there is a very good chance that the court will not reimburse you for any of this money. Familiarize yourself with every aspect of your case. The lawyer can give you information on the different steps in the process. For the most part, this involves filling out the necessary paperwork and meeting with your insurance adjuster regularly so that the two of you can discuss claims. Learn everything you can about how to deal with the insurance companies. Dealing with your insurance company and legal procedures will be easier if you know what to expect. If you can't deal with the insurance companies yourself, find someone who can.
Always keep doctor's appointments and be sure they are documented when you have a personal injury suit pending. If you are to prevail and secure fair compensation, you need proof of the injury itself, as well as the steps you are taking to recover. If you don't, the court won't trust you.
Asking your friends and family for recommendations of personal injury lawyers in Brisbane can lead you to a great lawyer, in doing so, you stand a much better chance of finding a someone you can work well with and who will get the outcome you desire. Everyone deserves great representation, it just means digging around a little beforehand. Still have no idea whether someone you are considering is capable? Check out your prospective lawyer at the QLD Bar Association. Not only can they provide recommendations based on the area you are located in, but you can also check any lawyer's records to ensure there are no negative complaints or proceedings against them on file.
Ask your lawyer about their track record. Check whether they have a good track record regarding these type of court cases and out of court settlements. This is useful information as it will allow you to hire an attorney that will give you the best chance of winning your case and getting compensated. Ask the lawyers you speak with about their past experiences. While they may get settlements easily, they may not have adequate experience in the courtroom. Know whether this applies to an attorney before hiring him or her, if you want to make a good choice you must have this information.
Set appointments with every lawyer you wish to see in order to meet them in person. This allows you to truly build a relationship with them, and anyone you feel isn't quite right for you can be taken off your list. It won't be long before you narrow the field down to one, and hire the right attorney. But don't forget, all time held in discussion about your case with your lawyer is billable by the minute so don't waste it. Also a lawyers legal secretaries and assistants are directly billable to your case file so keep this in mind, always keep your discussions direct and to the point.
Also you can find personal injury lawyers in Brisbane through the web. Search Google for "personal injury lawyers Brisbane" The more respected the lawyer is, the more information you're going to be able to find about their practice. Look at a personal injury lawyer with both many successful cases and lots of experience to better your chances of winning.
It would be advisable to agree on a retainer agreement before getting an attorney's services. In this way, you can keep better track of your legal expenses and avoid unpleasant surprises. In this agreement, work out a payment plan and procedures to end representation if the attorney does not work out.
There are many things to consider when deciding whether or not you want to file your personal injury suit. One of the most important factors is how severe your injury actually is. An injury causes you to incur medical expenses and to lose wages for the time you are unable to work.
Sometimes your injury case gets heard and you lose. You can appeal and you don't have to rehire the same attorney. You can find a new one. A different lawyer may be just what you need to get a different verdict.
Do you know what's coming now? Many lawsuits fail because the victim chooses the wrong lawyer of they are not prepared to undergo the process of a trial. One tiny mistake could result in you losing your case.


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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post116313781963163689..comments2017-06-07T12:22:44.881-04:00Comments on College Football Blog: Anti-Michigan Site of the DayYosthttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163514403108465282006-11-14T09:26:00.000-05:002006-11-14T09:26:00.000-05:00Did you ever feel like you were suddenly transport...Did you ever feel like you were suddenly transported back to an elementary school playground ???

Kid #1: My [fill in the blank] is better in everything !!!!!
Kid #2: Oh yeah, what about the time when [fill in the blank] !!!!!
Kid #1: Sure, but we [fill in the blank] and you guys never [fill in the blank]
Kid #2: Of course you have to go back into ancient history for that because you guys haven't won since [fill in the blank]

repeated 10 times...Andyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163475966491003842006-11-13T22:46:00.000-05:002006-11-13T22:46:00.000-05:00Andy - I can't believe you would bring up that dev...Andy - I can't believe you would bring up that devastating 1902 loss. Buckeye fans are still bitter about that one. You guys really did dominate the series prior to World War I.

I have to admit, Michigan fans are usually up on their history. Not surprising since Michigan's last outright title was in email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163474607962646302006-11-13T22:23:00.000-05:002006-11-13T22:23:00.000-05:00game, set, match srudoff.........game, set, match srudoff.........TitleIXhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163466760233915282006-11-13T20:12:00.000-05:002006-11-13T20:12:00.000-05:00Nice catch on Carmen Ohio in space. You are certai...Nice catch on Carmen Ohio in space. You are certainly on your game today.

BTW, I think we have found something we can agree upon...I love that song. It always makes me smile. It was written in 1902 by a buckeye player (Fred Cornell) on the train ride home from Ann Arbor after his team got beat 86-0. Still the worst loss in tOSU history.Andyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163463432795181022006-11-13T19:17:00.000-05:002006-11-13T19:17:00.000-05:00Carmen Ohio was played in space: )Carmen Ohio was played in space

: )srudoffhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163461387419181232006-11-13T18:43:00.000-05:002006-11-13T18:43:00.000-05:00fascinating space talk boys...YAAWWWWWNnot sure th...fascinating space talk boys...
YAAWWWWWN
not sure the tOSU fight song has ever been played in space, though--so, discuss...

Back to the pics...

Q: why do OSU fans piss on the side of buildings and trucks???
A: that's how their mommas taught them

GO BLUETitleIXhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163460811719650772006-11-13T18:33:00.000-05:002006-11-13T18:33:00.000-05:00i have pissed on the O in the middle of the field ...i have pissed on the O in the middle of the field in the shoe one night when our band bus (University of Toledo Drumline) spent the night in C-town. The stadium was left completely unlocked (hello?) and no security guards to be found. they probably were drinking with the team.

HAIL! go blue
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Or, alternatively, he actually went to Michigan in 1949 and 1950.

Ohio State-Michigan game week: educating the public about astronaut education since 2005.CrimeNoteshttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163454580787912722006-11-13T16:49:00.000-05:002006-11-13T16:49:00.000-05:00Do you always have this much trouble understanding...Do you always have this much trouble understanding sarcasm even when it is spelled out for you ?firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163454429127021912006-11-13T16:47:00.000-05:002006-11-13T16:47:00.000-05:00they aren't bad, they just aren't earned and they ...they aren't bad, they just aren't earned and they don't allow you to say that 3 "michigan men" manned apollo 15 either.

facts.bitches.factssrudoffhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163453390037596262006-11-13T16:29:00.000-05:002006-11-13T16:29:00.000-05:00Yeah, I think that, "First, good to see the Buckey...Yeah, I think that, "First, good to see the Buckeye state isn't obsessed with all things Michigan" doesn't hit as hard when it's followed by three bits talking shit about email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163453329131862262006-11-13T16:28:00.000-05:002006-11-13T16:28:00.000-05:00"Just 1 Question to $uckeye fans:Why do you wear y..."Just 1 Question to $uckeye fans:
Why do you wear your NUTS around your neck?
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The only answer I can think of is:
Because you are a Richard Cranium"

I take offense to that. I guess wearing our NUTS on our neck is so your MOM has better access to lick them. Just thought I would keep the sophomore humor going.Richard email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163453233968457202006-11-13T16:27:00.000-05:002006-11-13T16:27:00.000-05:00Anon 1:23....spell checker alertAnon 1:23....spell checker email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163453114924644892006-11-13T16:25:00.000-05:002006-11-13T16:25:00.000-05:00Are you saying that honorary degrees are bad ?Ohio...Are you saying that honorary degrees are bad ?

Ohio State sure gives out a lot of them including Neil Armstrong, John Glenn, Hal Holbrook, Bob Hope, Spiro Agnew (disgraced Nixon VP), President Bush (x2), and former Michigan captain Gerald Ford.Andyhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163453012320181152006-11-13T16:23:00.000-05:002006-11-13T16:23:00.000-05:00And now, to randomly chnage the subject:The state ...And now, to randomly chnage the subject:

The state of Michigan has never had on of its citizens be elected President of the United email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163452381832808702006-11-13T16:13:00.000-05:002006-11-13T16:13:00.000-05:00He received an "honorary degree"Kinda like the one...He received an "honorary degree"

Kinda like the ones Tim Allen got from Western Michigan, Billy Joel got from Long Island University, Mike Tyson got from Central State, and Nancy Reagan received from the University of Michigansrudoffhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163452063480272282006-11-13T16:07:00.000-05:002006-11-13T16:07:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Andyhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163451582700488212006-11-13T15:59:00.000-05:002006-11-13T15:59:00.000-05:00Methinks that guy (David Scott) actually went to M...Methinks that guy (David Scott) actually went to Michigan but didn't firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163451392127332892006-11-13T15:56:00.000-05:002006-11-13T15:56:00.000-05:00Prescott Burgess????You mean the guy that wasted 3...Prescott Burgess????

You mean the guy that wasted 3 years at UM?

The guy that will finish 1-3 vs OSU (like Crable)???

I actually feel bad for him firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163451013767997182006-11-13T15:50:00.000-05:002006-11-13T15:50:00.000-05:00speaking of "topical", let's not forget the Wright...speaking of "topical", let's not forget the Wright Brothers were from Ohio. and US Grant, and 8 presidents.

and while we're at it, so were Charles Woodson, and Desmond Howard, and Elvis Grbac.

and Mario Manningham and Prescott Burgess...

see how nicely this all circles back to football???surrounded in columbushttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163450913370333842006-11-13T15:48:00.000-05:002006-11-13T15:48:00.000-05:00it's funny how you claim the honorary degree guy i...it's funny how you claim the honorary degree guy in the space.bitches.space rants, but are quick to disassociate with him after you found out that he did something he shouldn't have

Kinda like Maurice Clarett ?Andyhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163450717567821792006-11-13T15:45:00.000-05:002006-11-13T15:45:00.000-05:00hahah looks like you beat me to the post about som...hahah looks like you beat me to the post about some of the ohio astronauts

the apollo 15 crew was removed from active duty because they didn't follow procedure. in the past that was a common practice HOWEVER people put that stuff on the manifest - these guys didn't do that and actually hid them in the suit of one of the astronauts.

it's funny how you claim the honorary degree guy in the space.bitches.space rants, but are quick to disassociate with him after you found out that he did something he shouldn't havesrudoffhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163450491747003982006-11-13T15:41:00.000-05:002006-11-13T15:41:00.000-05:00AndrewNancy Currie an OSU grad, has booked over 10...Andrew

Nancy Currie an OSU grad, has booked over 1000 hours in space on the shuttles

Robert Henry Lawrence J was the first ever African American Astronaut but died in a plane crash before going in space.

Ronald Sega and Richard Linnehan are also Ohio State astronauts

Now Glenn and Armstrong might not have gone to OSU, but let's not forget that the Unabomber graduated from Michigan (something Charles Woodson can't say)and still has name on a plaque theresrudoffhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-17480875.post-1163450003687491222006-11-13T15:33:00.000-05:002006-11-13T15:33:00.000-05:00Sorry typo- astronautsSorry typo- email@example.com


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We've seen the hi Mom, love you Mom and even request for the favorite dishes on TV during sporting events, most of the time during football games as a outward show of affection for Moms. So with Mothers day coming up this week, I thought I would take some time out to thank all the Mothers (Dad you day is coming) for just being Moms. Typically Mom is the transporter, chef, paper processor for scholarship opportunities and judge and jury on punishment and more.
But they're also the compassionate ones who root, cheer and believe even when Dad says otherwise based on facts. All Moms know that loving and supporting that child-athlete is of vital importance and good for self esteem. To have someone believe in you even when you don't always do the same sets them apart, even if it was the sole reason they get props. But when you listen to guys talk about their Mom, especially past tense its obvious they have continued the nurturing way past the womb. If its present tense, its on going and you're looking forward to seeing her or eating her cooking as we speak because frankly: no ones food is as good as Moms (and if it is....shhhhh!)
My Mom died in 1983 and I still long for her mac and cheese, salmon croquettes and 7-up cake among other things; and have also grown to love her discipline and warnings. When you play sports in the Big East the pressures are a little more than a DII or DIII school or even a mid-major; So when you call home, the one voice that can soothe you or kick you in the butt to end the pity party is usually Mom. I say usually so that Dads who do the same recognize I'm not omitting them. But we know Mom is special, worthy of praise and they say the women you end up marrying will remind you of your Mom. If you love your Mom, then what a fitting tribute to her and compliment to your wife.
Mom's thank you for all the sacrifices, car rides, meals on the go, laundry, hemming and stitching, tissue, hugs, corny jokes, criticisms, love, support and "Momness" you give us without hesitation and regret. You are First Team All American, MVP Most Valuable Parent, and the one we can count on in the clutch, time and time and time again. We salute you and I dedicate this blog to all the Mothers of UC players past, present and future. Enjoy your day!
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Alumni enjoy free non-borrowing rights at the St George's library on the first floor of Hunter Wing. The library is fully stocked with medical books and journals for healthcare professionals.
If you would like to join, simply attend the library reception with your Alumni Association Card and another form of identification.
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Alumni are eligible to join Senate House Library at special rates. Alumni membership comes with a ten book borrowing allowance and the added extra of off-site access to a range of e-resources.
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Alumni are invited to enjoy discounted membership at the Robert Lowe Sports Centre. Simply attend the gym reception with your Alumni Association Card and you'll receive a new gym card that will allow you access.
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As an alumnus of St George's, you are welcome to join staff and students in the bar for a drink, as well as attend some of the various events that the Students' Union hold through out the year. Simply present your Alumni Association card, and our team here will make you feel at home.
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Hulu is a great service, except for the commercials. I've seen all the Geico commercials more times than I can count (though I still enjoy the "Pen Mightier Than the Sword" one), and my wife is downright hostile to the Chase Sapphire commercials. It turns out that there's a simple method to use PlayOn to skip commercials. Let me break it down for you:
- Start the video in PlayOn
- Press pause
- Get a drink or snack, move the cat, or otherwise occupy yourself for 2 to 3 minutes
- Resume watching
- Fast-forward when a commercial comes on
The PlayOn servier (aka computer) continues recording the TV show while the client (Roku box or iPad) is still attached. This extra recording time gives room to fast forward after a few minutes buffer is built. Presumably, the commercial skipping ability should also be present in PlayLater, the first compelling argument for getting PlayLater.
The fast forward is dead simple when using an iPad. The video progress bar at the top of the iPad window constantly refreshes with the latest duration. Since the PlayOn iOS app supports AirPlay, this makes the iPad + AppleTV2 a powerfully friendly video destination for PlayOn.
With the Roku box, a bit of finesse is needed to get a perfect fast forward. We've gotten the 30 second jump down around our house and it's been a wonderful improvement in Hulu watching. I will add that we still watch commercials when we haven't seen them 10 times. But, I promise you, those Chase commercials won't suddenly make me love their credit card. Gold paint or not.


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Live WWE No Way Out PPV Coverage: WWE title match
WWE Championship – Triple Threat Match
CM Punk (c) vs. Daniel Bryan vs. Kane
Justin Roberts handled ring introductions for the challengers Kane and Daniel Bryan along with the champion CM Punk. CM Punk and Daniel Bryan double team Kane early on with kicks. Punk and Bryan exchange shots. Crowd is into everything they are doing. Kane quickly drops Punk. Bryan launches Kane out of the ring. Punk then takes out both Kane and Bryan with a suicide dive. Kane pulls Punk out and launches him into the padded guard railing. Kane with an uppercut to Bryan leaping off the ring apron. Kane pulls the body of Punk against the steel ring post. Kane locks on a full body submission on Punk. Punk catches Kane with a boot and Bryan charges in with a big flying knee to Punk. Kane with a side slam on Bryan. Bryan with a kick to the face of Kane and then hits a baseball slide sending Kane out. Bryan drops repeated knees to the head of Punk. Punk with elbows to Bryan up on the top turnbuckle. Kane tosses Punk aside and then hits a big uppercut to Bryan. Kane and Punk take turns shoving each other away near Bryan. Bryan with a double dropkick to Punk and Kane. Bryan with kicks to the chests of Punk and kane repeatedly. Bryan takes out Kane with a big kick to the head, misses a shot on Punk and Punk gets a close two count. Punk witha high knee to Bryan and Kane. Punk with a reverse neckbreaker on Kane. Punk with a quick short arm powerslam on Bryan. Kane has Bryan on his shoulders. Punk with a top rope clothesline knocking Bryan off the shoulders of Kane. Punk dumps Kane to the outside and gets a close cover on Bryan. Punk with a flying elbow over Bryan. Kane with a big boot to Punk when Punk attempted a GTS on Bryan. Punk misses a flying elbow on Kane. Bryan with a top rope headbutt on Bryan. Bryan hooks the leg and Punk kicks out. Kane goes over the top rope when Bryan pulls it down. Bryan with a jumping elbow to the head of Kane. Bryan with a kick to the head of Punk and applies the Yes Lock. Punk reverses for a close two count. Punk with the GTS on Bryan. Kane pulls Bryan out. Kane with a top rope clothesline on Punk. Punk counters a chokeslam into a DDT on Kane. Punk with a flying elbow on Kane. Kane with a big boot to Punk. Kane with a chokeslam on Punk, hooks the leg and Punk somehow gets a shoulder up. Punk avoids a Tombstone Piledriver attempt, pushes Kane into the ropes, AJ jumps up and Kane knocks AJ off. Punk with the GTS on Kane. Punk gets the pinfall.
Winner and still WWE Champion: CM Punk
After the match, WWE officials check on AJ as CM Punk celebrates with the WWE Championship. We then see a shot of a dazed AJ smiling at Punk.
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Red Sox Owner John Henry Agrees to Buy Boston Globe
The New York Times Company said on Saturday that it had agreed to sell The Boston Globe and its other New England media properties to Red Sox principal owner John Henry. Henry will be the first local owner of the Globe in 20 years.
As for the price? According to Times spokeswoman Eileen Murphy, it's $70 million - cash. Much less than the $1.1 billion the Times paid for the paper in 1993.
Do you think this a good play for Henry? Let us know in the comments...
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SOURCE: The New York Times, The New York Times Company Sells Boston Globe, Christine Haughney, August 3, 2013


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I had three moments of horror on my past trip to Arizona – and I mean horror, scares, all sorts of imaging a future that might be; I don't want to dilute the word, or reserve it for guys in hockey masks, but you understand. A notch up from fear, most of it theoretical.
The third one is personal and not to be talked about right here, right now. Although we're good, fine, healthy.
The first occurred on Sunday as I was leaving Flagstaff for my trip down to Payson to see my mom. It had snowed for 24 hours on Saturday, and although Sunday was bright and beautiful, and so damn picturesque I was tempted to take an extra hour and wander around town, I resisted; maybe I should return sooner than later.
My rental car was covered with what suspiciously looked like a foot of snow, so I borrowed an ice scraper from the hotel clerk, who demanded my driver's license as collateral. After a good 25-30 minutes cleaning off the snow, I returned the tool and got my ID back.
Although I was not my ID. It was the driver's license for a California dude who maybe had a passing resemblance, or maybe was just about the same age and build. I noticed it right away and got that straightened out, but couldn't help imagine finding this out just before I went through security at Sky Harbor.
Secondly, my iPhone bricked up on me, as I was sitting in Mom's house, just trying to access her Wifi network – a network I installed and secured. Just went into Recovery mode, that phone, needing a computer with iTunes to fix. Mom does not have iTunes, and the fun and hours began.
This is where we are, then, and what we do. Traveling without my phone? Might as well send me to Mars without some extra oxygen. For a moment I was stuck in the 21st century, desperately trying to remember how I handled this situation in 1987.
All turned out well. I am who my ID says I am, and Apple swiftly took me back to factory and then restored by latest back-up (two days before). My pictures from the trip were safety stored on iCloud, losing only a few videos.
It could have been worse, then, and that stuck around for the entire trip. I have so much to say about this reunion, even though I tried in this week's column (I got home with about an hour to meet my deadline, so I did the best I could and left the good thoughts off somewhere for another time).
And I suppose I could make some statement about our safety lines to technology, or the state of the TSA, or even the state of sloppy desk clerks, but really: Bottom line here. It snowed like nobody's business in April in Flagstaff, and as far as I knew everyone managed just fine. The roads off the mountain were clear if wet, and the hotel we stayed at was surprisingly elegant and even fancy.
I got home safe, in other words, but probably not the same. I have other things to say, but also other things to do. There's an ordination this weekend, and I do believe I need some clothes. There are serious homeowner issues, long put off, that need to be addressed. Taxes had to be mailed, clothes needed to be washed, photos from the weekend photoshopped to get rid of wrinkles: Busy busy.
But something happened, something subtle, something nice, and as soon as I figure it out I'll let you know. Laundry awaits in the meantime.


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Breathlessly, I told him that I had reread his Foundation books several times.
I reread the play for an essay I was writing and, for a moment, everything made sense.
I also reread writers I admire, and try to glean a phrase or thought that will get me going.
The uproar over Ferguson's off-the-cuff quip sent me back to reread it.
I love nothing more than to reread what I wrote the night before.
He read it, reread it, and then turned inquiringly to the constable.
Everything in the books has been read and reread by the writer.
Have you reread any portions of any of these entries, other than or in addition to those you read to the Commission this morning?
Then, when Fayette had left him, Mr. Metcalf took up Amy's note and reread it.
Taking up Ley's Space Ships again, he began fondly to reread the page, when there was a knock at the door and a crewman entered.


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Curlymomma is quite active on the swap board, and I know she is trying to make other deals. I heard from another NCer who has had similar problems with her. I feel I need to warn people to get payment before sending anything. I don't know whether she intended to stiff me or if she just is very disorganized, but in either case, she is a slow (or no) pay.
I've never had a bad swap before and I really wish I didn't have to make this post.


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GR Detectives Claim Another Cold Case Solved
Grand Rapids police arrested a man for a ten year old murder.
Walter Wilson, at first was charged with lying about it, after detectives interviewed him earlier this year.
Eventually, he was arraigned on a charge of second degree murder.
Even though Wilson is serving time in federal prison in Pennsylvania for an unrelated crime, the arraignment judge in Grand Rapids imposed a half million dollar bond on this murder charge. Wilson was also charged with being an Habitual Offender, Fourth Offense.
It as in the fall of 2044 that detectives say Wilson shot and killed Robert Farmer, while trying to rob him on Neland, SE, after Farmer left a convenience store.
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Humpback whale rescued from crab pot nets
Whale spotted in distress in Monterey Bay
MOSS LANDING, Calif. - At least a dozen people were out in the water Monday from NOAA Fisheries, the U.S. Coast Guard and Marine Life Studies trying to help a humpback whale in distress off the Moss Landing coast.
Responders said the whale was first reported Sunday, when a whale watching tour group found it with a crab pot line attached to it, weighing it down about 12 miles off the Moss Landing Marine Lab over the Monterey Canyon.
Some netting is still wrapped around the whale's tale. Crews said it's been there long enough, to where the whale's skin is actually growing over the line. They hope the line will fall off, but if it doesn't, a crew will head back out Tuesday to see what can be done.
For now, there's a satellite tracking device attached to the whale and a researcher in Hawaii is monitoring the situation.


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Fly the Friendlier Skies
Celebrated restaurateur Danny Meyer's firm, Hospitality Quotient, has Delta as a major client–but he isn't improving the food. The business is teaching customer service. Can he have much success in the airline industry, where low fares dominate?
What travel execs think*
52% Proportion who believe customers are willing to pay more for a great "experience"
23% Estimated annual revenue lost because of poor customer service
15% Estimated amount by which customer-service-related spending will increase in the next two years
What travelers think**
49% Proportion who say that value for money is "very important" when choosing an airline
27% Proportion who say that airlines' efforts to enhance the customer experience are "very important"
92% Proportion who are moderately to very satisfied with airlines' efforts to enhance the customer experience
Delta is now data: Although there are plenty of anecdotes out there, "the definite link between hospitality and financial performance remains an unanswered research question," says Chekitan Dev, a services marketing professor at the Cornell Hotel School.
*Data from a 2013 Oracle study
**Data from a 2013 Deloitte study


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Eham Asaad Buaras
For many people on these shores Mohamed Lahyani will forever be remembered as the smiley umpire who officiated the final which saw Andy Murray finally end Britain's 77-year Wimbledon title drought.
At one point millions watched as Lahyani calmly handle a volley of angry tirade by Novak Djokovic who had used up all his challenges but was adamant that Murray's return was out, TV replay showed Lahyani was right prompting the fans outside centre court to applaud the Swede of Moroccan origin.
Lahyani has become a crowd favorite and taken chair umpiring to a new level long before this historic final.
He is one of the few umpires to regularly sign autographs and get crowd cheers when the camera close-ups, a result of a charming personality, friendly interaction with players on changeovers and a loud Barry White voice.
The Times tennis correspondent Neil Harman once said: "It doesn't matter which court you're on here, you can hear Mohamed Lahyani calling score somewhere."
"The voice, it should not be a monotone. You have to vary your voice for the stage of the match. You can go up with the tone, down with it," explained Lahyani.
According to one story, one of Lahyani's overrules was so loud during a match at St Petersburg that it stopped play in another court as the players there thought it was a call from their umpire.
Lahyani's star status was cemented when he sat tight for eight hours while working the John Isner -Nicolas Mahut marathon at Wimbledon in 2010 and remarkably kept it free of controversy. He later joked, "I travel Economy. Seven hours sitting still on court is nothing."
He also officiated the 2001 fourth round Wimbledon match that saw unknown Swiss teenager Roger Federer dethrone 7-time champion Pete Sampras.
Lahyani turned pro in 1997 and has since officiated Grand Slam with a unique style, drawing to develop a relaxed atmosphere on the court but with a motto: stay focused. "I'm not a dictator in my chair. I love the dialogue. I am communicative, smiling, that's how I get the confidence of the players."
One linesman credited Lahyani with putting them "at ease". "He does not hesitate to give us a little wink and a nod when you make a good decision. This is cool. It de-stresses."


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The tour cancelled in June now rescheduled for 2pm on 22nd July. All other details the same:
Ben Buschfeld and his wife Katrin Lesser (www.katrin-lesser.de) conduct private tours of the estate; Katrin is a landscape architect; her great-grandfather was Ludwig Lesser, a luminary in the field.
Length 1-1/2 to 2 hours, cost €7 per head, departing on foot from U-Bahn station Parchimer Allee at street level, on the corner of Parchimer Allee and Fritz-Reuter-Allee.
The tour will hopefully conclude with a visit to Taut's Home (www.tautes-heim.de), designed by Bruno Taut and faithfully restored with furnishings of the era. This is a holiday flat, so if that property happens to be occupied, Ben will show us around his private home — also designed by Taut — and show photos and documentation of the Taut's Home renovation.
Max 20 participants. In the event of poor weather we'll reschedule.
If interested, let me know via Facebook, or jimhudson40 (at) googlemail.com