text:
At what point did it become unacceptable for a politician's ethical positions to be guided by his or her religion (Letters, April 28)? The outrage expressed by letter writers about Premier Baird's Christian faith is baffling and indeed troubling.
Every politician – whether religious, agnostic or atheist – brings a rich combination of values to his or her morality, and it is these values that shape their political decisions. Some we will agree with, some we won't. But it is naive and offensive to suggest that values shaped by a Christian belief are somehow problematic, but those of an agnostic are not.
Every leader has a moral framework which will bear on his or her decisions about same-sex marriage, refugee policy, embryonic stem cell research, social welfare, taxation, and just about every aspect of politics. And whoever the leader may be, if we disagree with the decisions their morality leads them to we are free to vote them out.
But the creeping censorship of Christianity, which would seek to forbid faith as a source of moral decision making, is not just unfair to Christians but dangerous to a true secular democracy, in which people of all religions and none have a right to participate in its politics.
Andrew Chase Rome, Italy
Many readers are concerned that Mike Baird will let his Christian beliefs guide his government policies. Do not fear: he'll probably just follow the example of his federal comrades Tony Abbott and Scott Morrison who blatantly ignore biblical command to do no wrong to the resident alien (Jeremiah 22:3) and dehumanise the asylum seekers who reach our shores by boat.
Indeed, Mike Baird will even leave scriptural issues such as same-sex marriage and euthanasia to the conscience of others, and any conscience not guided by God will follow whatever is the common view of the day. A politician's claimed allegiance to God will always take a back seat if it jeopardises their re-election.
Polly Seidler Darlinghurst
It is interesting that so many writers to these pages blame the religious beliefs of the Premier and Prime Minister for current positions on same-sex marriage and offshore detention centres. I wonder what they blamed when former prime minister Julia Gillard – an avowed atheist – was in power?
Lucille Kerslake Lane Cove
Donald Howard, it was the new NSW Environment Minister Rob Stokes, not Bay Warburton, who omitted the words ''under God'' during his swearing-in ceremony, saying he was guided by Matthew's gospel in which Jesus frowned upon the swearing of oaths" (Letters, 28 April).
Given that Stokes has a diploma in Bible studies and is a committed Christian, he presumably agrees with Genesis I that humans should "subdue the earth" and "have dominion over every living thing". Quite how this will inform his views and actions on environmental issues remains to be seen, but the woeful record on protection of the environment under the previous O'Farrell government doesn't auger well.
It is quite possible that Stokes, who is also Assistant Minister for Planning, will allow the planning portfolio to take dominion over, and subdue, the environment.
Judy Hungerford Crows Nest
Responses to the news that Mike Baird is a Christian are interesting. It seems that it is fine for parliamentarians to take their particular philosophy of life into Parliament – as long as it's not Christian. For some, the attitudes that gave us the first Good Friday live on. Heaven help us, indeed!
Don McGregor Baulkham Hills
Charles Murray (Letters, April 28) begs "Heaven help us", with reference to "a devout Anglican Premier and a confirmed Catholic Prime Minister." You've missed the point, Charles: they're both sufficiently prayerful as to make further petitions from their constituents superfluous (and quite irritating to a busy God).
Pamela Chippindall Woollahra
Royal commission into sexual abuse in the military overdue
Dr Gary Rumble's call for a royal commission into sexual abuse within the armed services seems not to have stirred much media interest (''Calls for defence abuse royal commission'', April 28). Surely this must be one of the most important issues facing our defence authorities.
Dr Rumble and his team carried out an extensive review of abusive practices across the whole spectrum of armed services. Yet, notwithstanding volume 2 of the report being available to respective ministers since 2012, none of the thousands of recommendations in it has been acted on. The fact another inquiry was instigated by the then minister Stephen Smith (but this time led by the retired high-ranking military officer, Mr Len Roberts-Smith) speaks much for what might be in Dr Rumble's final volume, which is yet to be published in full. Does it contain material of such consequence that no government wants it made public?
The idea of perpetrators of alleged offences still being within the armed forces and perhaps in senior positions must be a matter of grave concern to us all. For years complainants who said they had been sexually abused by members of the clergy were treated very badly by our community. Now, at last, they are seeing justice.
Mr Roberts-Smith has stated a royal commission is inappropriate. Why? Prime Minister Abbott's suggestion we wait and see what comes out of the present inquiry is merely delaying the inevitable scandal. Better to get it out in the open now. Bring on the royal commission.
Michael O'Brien Newtown
Call for return of CAEs, revitalised TAFEs makes perfect sense
What a wonderful opinion piece by James Athanasou detailing the disappointing shift of qualifications from practical, useful vocational courses to theoretically heavy universities (''Universities should spurn mass market and try BMW model'', April 28). His commonsense will be fought by university administrators but his ideas make perfect sense.
Some uni courses are already heavily practical and quite outsourced, but the university still takes student fees. I have long been unimpressed at how many health degrees (such as medicine, physiotherapy, nursing) see students mainly taught by public hospital clinicians, on public hospital time and wages, while the university pockets all of the student fees.
Dr Tarra Shaw Ryde
Bouquets to James Athanasou for telling it like it really is. He rightly traces some of the current madness in tertiary education to the late 1980s destruction of the colleges of advanced education (and TAFE shortly after). Hundreds of millions of dollars have been wasted since the '80s in, for example, forcing the transported CAE teachers to halve their teaching hours so they could ''research'' and publish tens of thousands of journal articles that no-one would ever read. The CAE teachers were there because they were good teachers and loved to teach, then the universities dragged them out of their classrooms. A tragic waste of talent as well as money.
Peter Russell Coogee
Compassionate doctor displays courage too
Dr Rodney Syme showed principle and integrity in admitting to giving a dying man Nembutal (''Doctor gave dying man drugs that ended life'', April 28).
Good palliative care may be enough for most of us in our final days, but for some death can be a horrible and torturous affair, prolonged by laws decided on by a handful of politicians, not what the majority of Australians have stated in poll after poll.
How many times do we have to go through this ridiculous argument for commonsense to prevail? The right to make this most important decision in our lives must be handed over to us all and legal protection for those compassionate doctors who help us face death with dignity.
Carol Zarkesh Austinmer
I would like to express my support for the brave actions of Dr Rodney Syme. Five years ago I watched my husband who had oesophageal cancer die in agonising pain in a hospice despite being given morphine. It is a terrible memory that I cannot erase from my mind. There is no-one more vulnerable than someone dying and surely our first consideration should be for them. It appalls me that we as a society condone such suffering. The sooner the law can be changed so that people can die with dignity the better.
Vicky Bridgewater Nimmitabel
Banks act shamefully
ANZ and Westpac, and possibly other major banks, despite ''safeguards'' and responsible lending policies, have found themselves supporting irresponsible programs (''Big banks accused of land grabs'', April 28). The line coming back from the banks was that they were ''considering severing their ties with the companies accused of impropriety''. Nothing in the commentary about making reparations with those affected by these poor investment strategies and nothing about giving up the profits made from these improper deals to those affected – no, the banks hold their cash, their profits, their shareholder returns and my cynicism.
Surely it's about time that those corporate social responsibility commitments started to be adhered to as there needs to be a far better, and far more open and responsible, approach to poorly thought out investment strategies that damage and malign those unable to defend themselves.
Craig Duckmanton Stanmore
Calling US to account
Clearly Arthur Wyndham (Letters, April 28) has no interest in letting historical facts get in the way of a bafflingly cheap insult. Modern historians argue (contentiously) that Japan never intended to invade, but definitely the closest they came was the Kokoda campaign. At Kokoda Australian forces turned the Japanese back, largely without assistance. Most American input was from the 32nd Division, nicknamed ''the ghosts'' for their habit of radioing in but being nowhere in sight; poorly trained militia who repeatedly ran from battle; and the famous General MacArthur constantly haranguing that Australians clearly weren't fighting hard enough because the numbers of dead were too low.
But put that aside, assume we won purely because of the simple divine presence of American blood – that was still 72 years ago. What have they done for me lately?
Jared Hansen Cedar Brush Creek
Mobile coverage vital
Troy Hunt's concern at inadequate IT security on the myGov site is laudable but his solution is sadly premature (''Privacy at mercy of hackers'', April 28). A significant minority of Australian residences have no mobile phone coverage.
Bank customers without mobile coverage are increasingly discriminated against, unable to conveniently transfer funds internationally nor exploit attractive online saving accounts.
Full mobile coverage should be a prerequisite for two-factor authentication on the myGov website, and a higher priority than it currently is.
Michael Britt MacMasters Beach
Sinners and saints
Amid all the hoo-ha in Rome over the canonisation of two Popes in the presence of two (other) Popes, I hope the idea of apportioning responsibility to the newly canonised isn't forgotten (''Francis declares predecessors saints'', April 28).
For his admirable work in helping Jews escape the Nazi death-machine while he was Nuncio to Bulgaria, I suggest that John XXIII be named patron of Catholic-Jewish relations.
And for his sterling work (with his successor) in protecting clerical abusers of children, who more suited to be patron of clerical paedophiles than John Paul II?
Noel McGuire Marrickville
Tim Koelma's wet argument has a ring of struth
I wasn't surprised to read that ICAC witness Tim Koelma is unable to produce documents pertaining to Australian Water Holdings owing to their destruction by a flood in his garage – after all, I suppose water is the cause and effect of his problems (''More top-rating reality politics set to overshadow reality TV'', April 28). However, I would be interested to know the average annual rainfall for the garage.
Janet Abraham Coal Point
Brace for take-off
It has taken me a little while but I think I have the answer to why the government rolled out those two pieces of contrary ''spin'' last week: $24 billion for fighter jets when we can't afford to retire until 70.
Defence plans to use some of us hard-to-employ over-55s as fighter pilots until we reach the age where we deserve a pension. Think of the side benefits. No lairing around and stressing the machine. We will fly it slowly and cautiously, always have it serviced and will wash it every Sunday. You'll never get a youngster to do that. And of course, the huge burden of our pensions will be delayed well into the future.
Mark Futeran Bowral
Hand it to Abbott
Your correspondents have drawn attention to Tony Abbott's hand-over handshake (Letters, April 28), which presumably is intended to communicate his deep sincerity. His elbow-swivel manoeuvre employed on other occasions, however, has gone unnoted: while his right hand is executing the shake, his left hand gently guides the shakee's elbow so that they are both facing the cameras, in a winning tableau of close familiarity.
Sue Walsh Woollahra
Levy won't save him
Tony Abbott is too late: Don McLean has already been to the levy and found that it is dry (" 'Deficit levy' would be a broken promise from Tony Abbott, Labor warns", smh.com.au, April 28).
Ciaran Donnelly Lane Cove


text:
The electric popularity of Japanese Triple Crown winner and two-time Horse of the Year Deep Impact generated enough voltage on July 15 to lift the Japan Racing Horse Association select sale out of what could have been a dark malaise induced by the nation's sputtering economy.
Eighteen foals from the first crop of Sunday Silence's best son trotted beside their dams through the ring at the Northern Horse Park to great expectations from a crowd that included dozens of photographers and videographers assembled to record the event.
By any world standard, his foals sold strongly, yet neither they nor the rest of the youngsters cataloged for the opening foal session sparked as much exuberance from buyers as the record fireworks ignited in some recent years. Nonetheless, JRHA officials breathed easier and smiled at the conclusion of the day, knowing that if the Deep Impacts had not made their debut, breeders would have faced a more grim market.
A stylish bay Deep Impact colt out of champion Biwa Heidi, by Caerleon, drew a 220 million yen ($2,056,074) bid from Takaya Shimakawa to top the session. Shimakawa, who runs a food supply company based in Sendai, laughingly said after the purchase that his indulgence was "totally unexpected."
"I had a budget for this colt of $2 million but something pushed my limit up," he said. "Now I have lost all my money; maybe I'm going to be bankrupt."
Consigned by Katsumi Yoshida's Northern Farm, the colt had been billed as the possible star of the sale before any bidding began. He is a half brother to Japanese group stakes winners Admire Japan and Admire Aura.
Overall, the 18 unweaned offspring of Deep Impact offered were sold for a total of 1,211,000,000 yen ($11,317,749) and an average of 71,235,294 yen ($665,750). Thus, Deep Impact, who has stood for a fee of 12 million yen ($113,015 at current exchange rates), compared very favorably to current leading Japanese sire Agnes Tachyon, whose 21 foals that were sold generated 664,000,000 yen ($6,205,599) for an average of 39,058,824 yen ($365,035).
The session as whole featured 165 foals offered, of which 124 were sold for gross of 4,471,500,000 yen, down 9.8% from last year's 4,958,000,000. Average price of 36,060,484 yen declined 4% from 2007, but the clearance rate of 75.2% was slightly better than last year's 75%.
We are very happy—much more than we had estimated," said JRHA vice chairman Teruya Yoshida, owner of Shadai Farm. "Because of the economic situation, we had to be a little pessimistic, but the result in terms of average is almost the same as last year and the selling rate is a little better."
Yoshida, who stands Deep Impact with his brothers at their Shadai Stallion Station, also was pleased with the reception of the young stallion's first progeny. While some expected his foals to create a "crazy market," he noted that "people are still a little cautious because he's not a proven horse."
Yet Deep Impact's reputation reached across oceans, helping the JRHA with its goal of making the sale more international in scope. Australian Nathan Tinkler, who earlier indicated he was not interested in the challenging task of buying foals, captured the first Deep Impact in the ring, a filly out of Dubai World Cup (UAE-gr. I) winner Captain Steve's half sister Neon Delite, by Gone West, for 35 million yen ($327,102).
"She was a beautiful mover, a nice, well balanced filly," Tinkler said. "We had a look at all (Deep Impact's) progeny and she stood out amongst the fillies."
Another Deep Impact filly, out of Chilean champion Lhiz, by Hussonet, was sold to British-based Blandford Bloodstock for 33 million yen ($308,411).
Other buyers of offspring of Deep Impact included his former owner, Makoto Kaneko, who purchased a colt and a filly; prolific buyer Riichi Kondo, who also bought a colt and a filly; and agent Nobutaka Tada of Globe Equine Management, who signed tickets for a gray half brother to Satsuki Sho (Japanese 2,000 Guineas) winner Captain Thule for 100 million yen ($934,579) and a bay colt out of English group I winner Seazun for 94 million yen ($878,504).
"He has pedigree and he is a nice horse; he is pretty and he moves very well," Tada said of the gray colt while not disclosing which of his clients will be the owner."We expected to have to pay more so we are pleased with the price, for sure."
Tada and others at the sale including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum's bloodstock manager John Ferguson described the Deep Impacts as generally smallish, like their sire, but tending to be correct and racy.
"Deep Impact is a small, athletic horse, and his foals tend to be like him. He stamps his foals very well; you can see their father in them," Ferguson said.
Darley sold a Deep Impact colt who is a half brother to its Japan Dirt Derby winner Furioso for 52 million yen ($485,981) to Hirotsugu Inokuma, and also was a major buyer, acquiring seven foals, led by a Tanino Gimlet filly for 105 million yen ($981,308) who is a full sister to champion and Tokyo Yushun (Japanese Derby) winner Vodka, and four foals by Agnes Tachyon.
Other sellers included Catesby Clay's Runnymede Farm in Paris, Kentucky, which consigned two Deep Impact colts to the sale. A brown colt out of Hunter's Mark, a half sister to Japanese Derby winner and young sire King Kamehameha, sold for 42 million yen ($392,523) to computer game developer Hiroyuki Sonobe, while Runnymede's other colt was set to sell on July 16.
"Given the sober market conditions, we are gratified that we are still getting good prices and moving our stock," said Runnymede vice president and general manager Martin O'Dowd.
While Deep Impact accounted for two of the three horses to cross the $1 million threshold in the opening foal session—with Kondo buying a colt who is a half brother to multiple Japanese group winner Admire Monarch for 125 million yen ($1,168,224)—the second highest-priced foal of the session was a brown colt by Kurofune out of the Sunday Silence mare Rose d'Anjou. Consigned by Northern Farm, that colt drew a bid of 135 million yen ($1,261,682) from Tada.
Even though some sellers found the going somewhat disappointing, buyers enjoyed more room to maneuver.
"Relative to previous years, it feels fair rather than stratospheric," Ferguson said while praising the overall quality of the horses offered. "The standard here this year is as good as anywhere in the world."
Japan Sale: Young Sire Has Deep Impact
Most Popular Stories
- As Arrogate's Stature Builds, So Do Expectations
- Dream It Is The Real Deal in Schuylerville
- Maryland Horse of the Year Ben's Cat Dies
- Classic Empire to Resume Galloping
- Sanford Adds Another Chapter to Rich History Saturday
- Litfin: No Going Against Arrogate in San Diego
- CHRB Discusses Cutting Back Racing Dates
- Proctor's Ledge Makes Splash in Lake George
- Arrogate Begins Del Mar Journey in San Diego Handicap
- Saratoga Opening Day Sees Handle Increase

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The "Shovel" has a long and storied past and was on the location of the first helicopter flight in the world. Today, clean, comfortable rooms, delicious meals and fun filled atmosphere await you and your friends after enjoying the many Red Mountain activities. Situated approximately 200 meters from downtown and minutes from any of Rossland's world famous activities, The Flying Steamshovel boasts one of the best locations in the area. You can't get any closer to the action than this!At The Flying Steamshovel, each room features new renovations and spectacular views! In each room you'll find unique boutique style and a clean, comfortable, friendly atmosphere. The Flying Steamshovel also offers a variety of accommodation styles to fit your needs, whether you are traveling with a large group or on private getaway for two. Several rooms come equipped with Jacuzzi tubs with high-pressure massaging jets to soothe away your sore muscles.All of our rooms offer wireless Internet access, cable TV, in-room coffee and tea, free local calling and air conditioning. Arriving late? The Flying Steamshovel Pub and kitchen are open until 10pm and the General Store is open until 11 PM for your convenience.
Prestige Mountain Resort in the charming city of Rossland is situated between the Monashee and Selkirk mountains. The resort is an ideal destination for family vacations and outdoor adventures. After a day of hitting the links or skiing, escape to the comfort and elegance of your guestroom,, indulge in the culinary offerings at the on site restaurant, or sink into the hot tub to unwind. This resort features deluxe guestrooms, meeting & banquet facilities, sauna, indoor hot tub, and fitness centre.


text:
|Eric Sandeen <sandeen@xxxxxxx>
|Re: Interest from the FreeBSD camp
|Russell Cattelan <cattelan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
|Mon, 11 Jun 2001 11:12:53 -0500
|Juha Saarinen <juha@xxxxxxxxxxxx>, linux-xfs@xxxxxxxxxxx
|<Pine.LNX.4.33.0106111207380.5609-100000@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> <3B24E5A1.7404BFBA@xxxxxxxxxxx> <3B24E732.D3A3C8A6@xxxxxxx>
Eric Sandeen wrote: > Russell Cattelan wrote: > > > Two finding anybody in SGI management that actually wants > > XFS on BSD to happen and thus willing to commit resources to > > writing a "dual" licensee. > > Remember that one of the most time-consuming, difficult parts of this > project early on was handling the "lawyer issues" - I saw one slide that > said a couple lawyers quit in the process.... :) Tackling that all over > again would probably not be a high priority. Actually that had to do with the de-encumbering process, i.e. trying to figure out which pieces of code might be bound up with license agreements SGI signed at one point. Since that part is already done the issue is mostly the wording of a new license. > > > Also, you have to think about "what would SGI gain from a BSD port?" - > what would justify the extra expense for the company? XFS for Linux is > a strategic move for SGI, it's not a purely altruistic project. :) It wasn't an issue of gain or not gain for SGI but a sense of what could be lost: XFS on solaris seems to be the biggest fear. SGI is not against XFS on BSD and they would be willing to find that happy license medium if somebody from the BSD community would actually do the most of the work to write a license that would fit with BSD but not allow an open free for all in the commercial area. > -Eric > > -- > Eric Sandeen XFS for Linux http://oss.sgi.com/projects/xfs > sandeen@xxxxxxx SGI, Inc. -- Russell Cattelan cattelan@xxxxxxxxxxx
|<Prev in Thread]
|Current Thread
|[Next in Thread>
|Previous by Date:
|Re: Interest from the FreeBSD camp, Eric Sandeen
|Next by Date:
|Re: Interest from the FreeBSD camp, Eric Sandeen
|Previous by Thread:
|Re: Interest from the FreeBSD camp, Eric Sandeen
|Next by Thread:
|Re: Interest from the FreeBSD camp, Eric Sandeen
|[Date] [Thread] [Top] [All Lists]


text: Adult Community Program CCC's Adult Community Program has something for everyone! Keep your mind and body active with class at an Adult Center near you! Classes include: Lecture classes in Genealogy, Writing and Oregon History Art classes in watercolor, drawing and acrylics Line Dance and Zumba classes Exercise activities including Aerobics, Tai Chi, Yoga and Pilates Our Adult Center partners include: Milwaukie Center 5440 SE Kellogg Creek Drive, Milwaukie OR 97222Tina JohnsonPhone: 503-653-8100 Fax: 503-794-8016 Pioneer Adult Community Center 615 Fifth Street, Oregon City, OR 97045Claire Met, Activity Director Phone: 503-657-8287Fax: 503-657-9851 Do you live or work at a senior center or retirement living facility and would like to become one of our partners? Contact Melissa Padron for details.


text:
State, local officials flock to Frisco to debate gun laws, state funding
July 15, 2013
More than 60 residents turned out Wednesday at the Holiday Inn in Frisco to hear a panel of elected state and local representatives debate issues.
The event was sponsored by the Legislative Affairs Council and the Summit Chamber of Commerce, leading some in the audience to believe the forum would focus on local business issues.
But the questions, submitted by those in attendance, focused more on state issues, with gun control legislation passed last session in the Colorado General Assembly taking center stage.
The first of several questions were directed to Summit County Sheriff John Minor and focused on the practicable enforceability of Colorado's new gun laws.
"The problem is there are no manufacture dates on these magazines, so there is no way to tell whether or not it was manufactured before July 1," Minor said. "The only way this law can be enforced is if you are silly enough to sell a high-capacity magazine to someone right in front of a cop."
— Summit County Sheriff John Minor about the enforceability of Colorado's new law banning large-capacity magazines.
Holding a 30-round magazine, Minor said it's going to be difficult to enforce all four of the state's gun control laws, but none more so than the ban on large-capacity magazines because the law allows those manufactured before July 1 to be grandfathered in as legal.
"The problem is there are no manufacture dates on these magazines, so there is no way to tell whether or not it was manufactured before July 1," Minor said. "The only way this law can be enforced is if you are silly enough to sell a high-capacity magazine to someone right in front of a cop."
After several questions about the laws' enforceability, which also opened up plenty of discussion about whether or not Colorado's gun control laws violate the U.S. Constitution, an audience member asked Colorado House District 61 Rep. Millie Hamner, D-Frisco, to explain her position about gun control laws.
Citing her teaching background and the recent shootings in classrooms across the nation, Hamner said she supported and voted for every gun control measure signed by Gov. John Hickenlooper this spring.
"But first of all, we don't call it 'gun control,' we call it 'gun safety,'" Hamner said. "This is about public safety, not about restricting anyone's rights. If I thought anything we were doing was in violation of the Constitution I wouldn't have voted for it."
But at the end of the day, Minor said it doesn't matter what he, Hamner or anyone else thinks about Colorado's gun control laws, saying those issues will be aired in the federal court system soon enough.
"Issues like these go through the judicial review process all the time," Minor said. "Eventually all of our questions will be answered by the federal courts."
One of the few questions asked that addressed local issues was in regards to upgrades to Colorado State Highway 285 to provide travelers with an alternative to the ever increasingly congested Interstate 70.
Summit County Commissioner Thomas Davidson said any improvements to Highway 285 are years away considering the financial status of the Colorado Department of Transportation.
"Cars are getting more and more efficient and that (the gasoline tax) is where a lot of (CDOT's) funding comes from," Davidson said. "Raising the gas tax or the sales tax to fund CDOT does not seem to be as high a priority (for most people in the state) as properly funding K-12 education."
With the number of road projects around the state growing each year, while CDOT's funding continues to dwindle, Davidson said he thinks tollways may become a reality for Colorado drivers.
"Anything regarding improvements to Highway 285 is many, many years away, but I find it amazing we even have the funding for the Twin Tunnels project," Davidson said. "I don't know how you feel about tolls, but I believe CDOT is going to have to move toward tolls to keep pace with all of the travel needs of the state."
Recommended Stories For You
Trending In: Regional
- Colorado Springs urged to consider urban deer hunting
- Colorado looking at average individual insurance rate increase of 27 percent
- Mountain Town News: Smoke in the air and fire in the news in many towns
- Goat yoga? It's offered in Vail. Here's the adorable video
- Colorado's most expensive toll lane, the I-70 Mountain Express Lane, to open
Trending Sitewide
- Colorado 14er for sale: Buy Culebra Peak in the Sangre de Cristo Range for $105 million
- First family of whitewater: Into roaring Browns Canyon with the Foleys of Performance Tours Rafting (video)
- Mountain Wheels: Second-generation Subaru Crosstrek aims at outdoorspeople (column)
- Biff America: Six commandments we can all agree on (column)
- Colorado couple's connection to Courage Classic runs deep


text:
Givenchy 3 Buckle Platform Pump
I'm in search of the perfect vintage dress for them.
Every lady loves a gentleman and Givenchy has bottled the scent for all to enjoy.
My new favorite perfume. Light and citrusy, while still feminine and heady. Not too much for daytime, and perfect for going out!Added 8 Years Ago from Amazon.com


text:
Lewis Hamilton said he had still not made a decision over his Formula One future and insisted he was only focusing on securing a strong result at this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
The McLaren driver's future was the main talking point in the Monza paddock on Thursday following claims from former team boss Eddie Jordan that he was close to sealing a deal with rival team Mercedes.
However, the Englishman, whose contract with the Woking-based outfit expires at the end of the 2012 season, suggested McLaren's performance during the next eight races would have some bearing on his decision.
"I want to win," he said. "You always want to win every year you can compete.
"That is why us drivers exist and why teams exist. It is just making sure you are in the right place to do so."
Hamilton added that he had been encouraged by the team's recent progress and insisted his main focus for the time being was on performing well in the next few races.
"I drive for McLaren," he said. "We won the last two races and hopefully we will have another great weekend ahead of us. That is what we need to focus on.
"I don't have a deadline (to decide), but obviously before next season would be useful. I am in a great position.
"I just need to focus on the preparations for these races, and there is a long way to go before the end of season.
"Jenson showed and I showed in the race before that there is great potential in our car and our team, so that is what I need to focus on most."
Mercedes boss Ross Brawn also claimed there was no truth to the rumour and insisted the team were still a long way off making a decision.
"We don't comment on speculation I am afraid," he said. "When we make our driver decision, you will be the first to hear about it but it is still some way off.
"Coming to the conclusion on our drivers will take some time still. When it is decided we will be happy to share it with you, but we still have some way to go."


text:
Kids 4 Truth encourages using Christian songs and hymns as a teaching tool to reinforce Bible doctrines being taught to boys and girls. Our TruthTime Teacher Lesson Plans include several suggested songs and hymns to support each doctrinal theme. We believe music is a tremendous means to glorify God by affirming God's truth and encouraging one another, and by praising God publicly for Who He is and what He has done.
Award-winning composer Dan Forrest and children's book author Eileen Berry have combined their talents to produce original, sing-able, Bible-based songs.
These products are currently available in our online store:
Digital Songbook ($9.99 for all Kids 4 Truth original songs)
PowerPoint slides ($.99/each or $9.99 for all Kids 4 Truth original songs)
MP3 files ~ vocal ($.99/each; $9.99 for entire album; Kids 4 Truth original songs)
MP3 files ~ piano accompaniment ($.99/each; $9.99 for entire album; Kids 4 Truth original songs)
The value of music as a tool for teaching scriptural truth memorably has long been recognized by believers. Martin Luther's well-known quote still represents the spirit of our goals: "I wanted to attract the youth (who should and must be trained in music and other fine arts) away from love songs and carnal pieces and to give them something wholesome to learn instead, so that they can enter with pleasure into that which is good, as is befitting to youth." Each of the original K4T songs is rooted in one of the biblical doctrines K4T emphasizes in its curriculum. Verses are selected as the starting point for lyrics. These Bible truths are rendered into poetry which is rigorously proofed and edited for both doctrinal accuracy and age-appropriateness. The ideal lyrics must be rich, substantial, and rightly reflective of God's truth, yet understandable by the targeted age group. When finalized, the text is set to music and test-run with local children's choirs.
This purpose could also be seen as primary, since our purposes of teaching God-focused doctrine and rightly worshipping God are so closely intertwined. We believe that God is glorified when we sing songs about Him which correctly define Who He is. God is pleased to reveal Himself through His Word, and when the preacher/teacher rightly explains how God has made Himself known in the Word, God's glory is magnified. Music is a useful tool for teaching these truths in an emotionally-impacting way.
The Lord delights in His praise being made glorious. He is worthy of our best offerings. His delight in aesthetic beauty is revealed throughout His Word (e.g., the elaborate design of the tabernacle and temple, including non-functional elements; Philippians 4:8) and His endlessly beautiful creation. In this spirit, we want our music to be beautiful as art, and not merely functional, even if it is simple. God delights not only in truth, but also in beauty. We want our music to glorify Him directly through its content, as Scripture does, and indirectly through its beauty, as creation does.
Musical side-benefits include aiding kids' overall education, complementing their other learning endeavors, perhaps piquing their interest in further musical experience, and/or giving some basic training/experience for later music ministry.
Musical style is a hot topic in almost all church music circles these days, to the point where many churches and ministries are defined solely by their music style. Kids 4 Truth's defining characteristic is, however, its commitment to the God-focused teaching of biblical doctrine – not musical style. We believe that many current musical styles are not pleasing to a God who is thrice-holy, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens. Many arguments can be made in support of this position – biblically, historically, culturally, and musically. At the root of it all, though, God desires that His children not be conformed to this world's system of anti-God thinking, and worldly music is probably its most prominent manifestation.
Even within conservative circles, not everyone will approve of every song's style. Kids 4 Truth desires, as much as possible, to provide excellent music with which conservative churches may be completely comfortable, yet music that does not sound dated or trite. We wish to avoid becoming so exclusive or "high church" as to render our ministry irrelevant, but we also avoid resorting to musical gimmicks in an effort to introduce something "new." We strive for our music to be appealing to kids and yet of enough depth that their aesthetic taste will be influenced for the better. We aim for holiness, excellence, creativity, and freshness in all our endeavors – including musical style.
The following is a sample of an original Kids 4 Truth song:
We at Kids 4 Truth think it is important for the club kids to interact publicly in the local church setting at least a few times throughout the year. We suggest that the children learn songs and sing them in front of your congregation. We also suggest that the group recite some of the Kids 4 Truth Q&A so the adults have an opportunity to hear what the children have been memorizing.
Book 1 of the 2016 edition is available for each level! Purchase yours today!
is available! We have original new songs to supplement the faithful teaching of biblical doctrines. Download yours today.
We can help. Order now at the on-line store!
All of our TruthBooks are available in KJV and ESV! Purchase yours today!


text:
Dismiss Notice
Welcome To CK5!
Registering is free and easy! Hope to see you on the forums soon.
Score a FREE Membership sticker when you sign up for a Premium Membership and choose the recurring plan.
What Winch Would You Recomened ???
Discussion in 'The Garage' started by Z3PR, Dec 27, 2002.
Page 1 of 2
Page 1 of 2


text:
Federal public servants working on telephones are being told by their union they are at risk of serious injury and to be careful of permanent hearing loss.
The Community and Public Sector Union is surveying members working for the Australian Taxation Office - which has 20,000 staff, many of whom spend a lot of time using phones - as well as other government workers on how much they know about the dangers of telephones.
The union has called for audiometric tests to be done on all government workers before they start work using phones to deal with members of the public.
"We have concerns about current standards of practice in some areas, and the risk to your health and wellbeing," a statement to members said.
"The CPSU believes employees who spend a significant portion of their time at work on the phone are at risk of serious injury."
The union and ATO management have been involved in protracted enterprise agreement negotiations.
On Tuesday an ATO spokesperson said there had been two reports of audio shock or audio shriek incidents in the past four months.
"The ATO take the health and safety of all employees seriously and ensure that there is appropriate training for staff in call centres or those engaged in high levels of phone work," the spokesperson said.
"We ensure that staff using headsets are trained in their correct use and have appropriate supervision.
"Our telephony staff are also provided with wireless headsets with inbuilt electronic noise limiting features, appropriate for telephony work."
In its statement to members the CPSU said acoustic shock was a serious injury "which may affect anyone working in a telephony environment".
"An incident can occur when an operator is exposed to a high pitched tone or other noise (loud or soft)," the CPSU said.
"These noises may be caused by noise on the other end of the phone, power surges, weather events like thunder or other factors.
"In the worst cases, people who experience acoustic shock injuries can suffer permanent hearing loss, though this is rare."
The union said it was important to have a baseline audiometric test for all employees before they started work in a "telephony environment" because it measured a person's hearing before they began this type of work.
"This can be referred to down the track if an employee experiences an acoustic incident, and can be critical in any potential compensation claim," the union said.
"Ensuring you have a safe workplace is a fundamental aspect of effective and responsible management.
"We think audiometric tests should be a standard practice for all employees handling government telephone enquiries, whether they work as a government employee or for another organisation providing the service for the government."
Its online survey asks public servants questions such as "have you been trained in how to identify an acoustic incident?" and "have you been trained in proper fitting and use of headsets?".


text:
Atlanta GA (SPX) May 04, 2006
From zebra fish to humans, reproductive hormones govern behavioral responses to courtship signals. A new Emory University study conducted in songbirds suggests that hormones may also modulate the way the auditory system processes courtship signals.
In other words, hormones may affect how the birds actually listen to courtship songs at certain times of the year when it's time to reproduce.
Like many animals, songbirds put on their reproductive song and dance routine each spring: Male birds perform their finest songs, and female birds respond, hormonally prepped for the breeding season. In this research, Emory neuroscientist Donna Maney examined the auditory areas of the brain to see how estrogen affects the selectivity of song-induced gene expression. Dubbed the "genomic response," this is a highly specific process wherein genes are turned on to perform as they're programmed.
"Our work suggests that estrogen, which is normally high only during the breeding season, may actually alter auditory pathways and centers," Maney says. "The changes in gene expression reflect changes in the brain that are related to auditory learning and attention."
In the study, published in the current issue of the European Journal of Neuroscience, Maney and her research group compared estrogen-treated female white-throated sparrows with females not treated with hormones. The birds listened to recordings of either seductive male song or synthetic, frequency-matched beeps.
The birds reacted as expected to the songs, with the hormone-treated females responding by performing their mating moves -- known as "copulation solicitation" -- whereas the untreated females remained unimpressed and did not respond with courtship displays. Both groups essentially ignored the beeps. Although the genomic response in the auditory systems of the hormone-treated females was much higher in response to song than to beeps, as expected, in the untreated females it was the same for the songs and synthetic beeps, making no differentiation between the two.
The most interesting result was the pattern of genomic responses across groups. "The main difference between estrogen-treated and untreated birds was not that estrogen increased the response to song. Rather, estrogen decreased the response to beeps. This decrease could be a mechanism for tuning out what is not relevant, allowing the birds to focus on the signals important for breeding," Maney says.
In the big picture, the results of their work may indicate how hormones affect sensory processing in general. "Our results fit with studies showing that women's preferences for masculine faces, voices and body odors change over the menstrual cycle, as hormones are changing," she says. "What we've started to uncover here is a possible neural substrate for such hormone-induced changes."
Maney is an assistant professor of psychology and a member of the Graduate Program in Neuroscience at Emory. She is a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (2004), and her research is funded by a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. Coauthors of the paper include Emory researchers Chris Goode and Ellen Cho.
Related Links
Emory University Health Sciences Center
New Research Reveals Australians Too Busy For Lunch
Sydney, Australia (SPX) May 04, 2006
May 8-14 marks Australian Lunch Week and new research shows that while most Australians think that eating a substantial, healthy lunch is important, one in three skip this vital meal at least once a week, and one in 10 rarely or never have it.
|The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2006 - SpaceDaily.AFP and UPI Wire Stories are copyright Agence France-Presse and United Press International. ESA PortalReports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additionalcopyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. Advertising does not imply endorsement,agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by SpaceDaily on any Web page published or hosted by SpaceDaily. Privacy Statement


text:
Paris Motor Show: Skoda Harnesses People Power For Their Show Stand
Skoda has installed energy storing floor tiles in its Paris Motor Show stand to literally capture the energy of the crowd.
Auto shows typically draw large crowds of visitors. Some smart folks at Skoda took notice of the huge amount energy expended by people walking the show floor and decided to capture it. Installed in the center of their stand at the Paris Auto Show is a series of glass-like floor tiles that convert the force of movement from people walking on them into electricity. A digital gauge on either side of the section of floor has a real time display of the amount of power generated. This electricity is used to provide supplementary power to the stand. A single person walking across the section of tiles generates about 6-8 watts. So on crowded days the floor could generate hundreds of watts per hour.
Skoda also installed several large plant walls in their stand to provide some fresh oxygen to the hall. The plant walls and energy capturing floor are installation Skoda hopes will attract people's attention to the launch of their second generation GreenLine of hybrid vehicles which include several models with high efficiency engines, start-stop technology, and brake energy regeneration. Skoda also debuted a fully electric concept car called the Octavia Green E. Based on their Octavia station wagon, the plug-in electric looks very production ready and includes a roof fitted with solar panels.
Here's a collection of photos of our walk around the Skoda stand.


text: Part of the new MusicCast line-up The Yamaha YSP-1600 is a compact soundbar which delivers a real 5.1 channel surround sound. Equipped with a 76W digital amplifier, eight beam speakers and two built-in subwoofers, the sound of your television and other devices is taken to a whole new level. It even boasts one of the latest innovations in network audio, so youll be able to enjoy the soundtracks to your favourite movies and stream from a variety of music sources anywhere in the home. Position infront of the television screen for the complete viewing experience. MusicCast This is a new revolution in network audio from Yamaha which enables you to use all your MusicCast products together or separately, all from one app on your Smartphone. Play the same, or different, tracks through each compatible device to fill each room which audio to suit the mood. Use the soundbar and wireless speaker, AV receiver or Hi-Fi unit to mix and match the playlist output, and then expand the system as time goes on. Establishing a seamless connection through your homes Wi-Fi, your MusicCast system can be enjoyed from anywhere in your living space. Install the MusicCast CONTROLLER app to stream content, pause/play, adjust the volume and change settings on all compatible devices using the same network. You can even use the app to select five different CINEMA DSP Programmes: Movie, Music, Sports, Game or TV programmes. True surround sound Using Yamahas unique Digital Sound Projector technology, the soundbar achieves actual surround sound which leverages your entire home theatre system. Eight 2.8cm high quality array speakers create beams of sound which precisely control the time and direction of the audio using digital signal processing. The beam positions can even be adjusted using the remote control or a smartphone app so you can become totally immersed in great sounds as it suits. Big sounds, compact design Perfect infront of the TV, the slim body packs in a lot of audio tech to produce a truly high quality surround sound. Two upward-facing 8.5cm subwoofers are integrated into the ends of the unit which, combined with the bass reflex port, delivers a clear and expansive bass. And if you want to enjoy even more powerful bass sound, you can connect up an additional subwoofer through the Subwoofer Out jack. Clear Voice is also on hand to raise the level of dialogue and narrations while maintaining the overall sound quality. This makes movies, TV programmes, sports commentary and news broadcasts sound a whole lot clearer. Convenient music streaming Enjoy easy wireless listening from a range of great audio sources. With built-in Apple AirPlay, you can stream music from your Apple iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad and any other compatible Apple device with no cables, and no dock. The latest Bluetooth technology is also available which can put the YSP-1600 on stand-by mode and stream music from any Smartphone or tablet across a 10 metre range. You can even play music from either one of the speakers to a set of Bluetooth headphones or other enabled speakers. And a DLNA certified connection can access music stored on your PC or laptop. Or even music services such as Spotify. With the Spotify app on your Smartphone, youve got instant access to millions of songs which can now be streamed via the Yamaha system. Delivery information: If you buy a large screen TV along with this item, please note that theyll be delivered separately.Check stock and price


text:
2. All-Star Superman, by Grant Morrison, illustrated by Frank Quitely
The '05–'08 comic book series that DC Comics claimed would "strip down the Man of Steel," did just that, breathing new life into the superhero with classic, straightforward storytelling and beautiful art. Timeless.
What to read next if you love it: Astro City, by Kurt Busiek
3. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, by Frank Miller, illustrated by Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley
Originally published as periodical comics in '86, this is arguably the finest Batman yarn ever told and inarguably the coolest Robin in all of Robinhood. Frank Miller is a master of storytelling and the Batman of Dark Knight Returns is 55 years old, super grumpy, and absolutely perfect. He is accompanied by 13-year-old Carrie Kelley — girl Robin and tenacious badass.
What to read next if you love it: Batman: The Long Halloween, by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale
4. Daredevil: The Man Without Fear, the run of Brian Michael Bendis, illustrated by Alex Maleev
Bendis is one of the most talented superhero storytellers of our time and the complex, blind superhero Daredevil is even more compelling than usual in his capable hands. Bendis' Daredevil stories, which ran from '01–'05, read less like traditional superhero adventures and more like urban noir detective stories — with just a pinch of heightened senses. His and Maleev's run is collected in a three-volume "ultimate collection."
What to read next if you love it: Daredevil: Born Again, by Frank Miller
5. Hellboy, by Mike Mignola
Since first appearing in a San Diego Comic-Con Comic in '93, Hellboy has appeared in a multitude of comics, books, and two feature films. Hellboy is a good-hearted demon/superhero summoned from hell to earth as an infant by Nazi occultists. He grows up to become an agent for the Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense, a delightful invention of Mike Mignola's comics world. The books are adventure stories told with several heaping cups of hilarity, and as soon as you start them you'll be a fan for life. There are many trade paperbacks collecting the comics — the first is Hellboy: Seed of Destruction, and the best are Conquerer Worm and Wake The Devil.
What to read next if you love it: B.P.R.D.: Hollow Earth & Other Stories, by Mike Mignola
6. Kingdom Come, by Mark Waid and Alex Ross
This alternate-universe story, originally published in '96, is set in a future where Superman and Wonder Woman (among other traditional superheroes), are on the edge of war with a group of young upstart vigilantes. Batman stands between the two groups, trying to contain both sides of the impending battle that could end the world. Sound fun? It is! The breathtaking art of Alex Ross doesn't hurt either.
What to read next if you love it: Marvel: Civil War, by Mark Millar
7. The Maxx, by Sam Kieth
In the universe of The Maxx ('93–'98), there are two worlds: "The Outback," where the titular big purple guy is a superhero protecting a jungle queen, and the real world, where he is a homeless man protected by a social worker named Julie Winters. Julie's own Outback helps her cope, as well, from a personal history of rape and violence. The Maxx is witty and weird, but also loaded with heavy emotions and empathy for all of the weirdo characters contained within, even the villains. The comics are collected in six volumes of trade paperbacks, but the first few are currently out of print. There's also a surprisingly faithful animated MTV adaptation from the '90s, which covers issues 1–11 of the regular series and can be viewed online.
What to read next if you love it: Swamp Thing, by Alan Moore
8. Planetary, by Warren Ellis, illustrated by John Cassaday
With comics that ran from '98–'09, Warren Ellis created a sprawling, epic history of 20th century pop culture in the form of a superhero story. The titular Planetary organization consists of three superheroes who describe themselves as "archaeologists of the Impossible" as they attempt to uncover the secret history of the 20th century. Joss Whedon wrote that "Warren Ellis draws inspiration from so many cultural wellsprings that his work truly does become a sort of history of the twentieth century as it exists in popular fiction. But this is no mere pastiche — Ellis both subverts and elevates the elements he takes, making them fit perfectly his own epic vision." The comic is collected in both trade paperbacks and a gorgeous two-volume Absolute Planetary hardcover.
What to read next if you love it: Transmetropolitan, by Warren Ellis
9. Spider-Man: Blue, by Jeph Loeb, illustrated by Tim Sale
This limited series ('02–'03) by masters of mood Loeb & Sale is a melancholy story told primarily in flashbacks, which recounts Peter "Spider-Man" Parker's ongoing grief for his long-passed girlfriend Gwen Stacy. Although it's a pretty recent addition to the canon, Blue captures the angst of the Spider-Man story beautifully.
What to read next if you love it: Hulk: Grey, by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale
10. Superman: Red Son, by Mark Millar, pencilled by Dave Johnson and Kilian Plunkett
The premise of this '03 miniseries is simply "What if Superman had been born in the Soviet Union?" The result is the freshest and most exciting possible variation on the man of steel, and perhaps the best of the many "Elseworlds" stories in the ever-expanding DC comics multiverse. The perfect series for anyone who thinks they don't like Superman.
What to read next if you love it: Superman: Earth One, by J. Michael Straczynski
11. The Uncanny X-Men, and run of Chris Claremont, illustrated by John Byrne
If you're trying to figure out how to break into the complex world of X-Men, seeking out Chris Claremont is your best bet. He wrote the Uncanny X-Men from '75 to '91, and in that time was largely responsible for fleshing out the strong female leads of the series and introducing smart, complex literary themes to the mutant's adventurous lives. The Essential Uncanny X-Men, Vol. 2 collects both the "Dark Phoenix Saga," arguably the best X-Men story of all time, and also "Days of Future Past," the popular tale that is next in line for the X-Men film franchise.
What to read next if you love it: Astonishing X-Men, the run of Joss Whedon
12. Watchmen, by Alan Moore, illustrated by Dave Gibbons
One of the most acclaimed comics ever published, Watchmen is a work of art and a masterpiece of structure, dialogue, plot, art, and every other goddamn piece of the comics-creating puzzle. Originally serialized from '86–'87, the collected Watchmen was the only graphic novel to appear on Time's 2005 "All-Time 100 Greatest Novels" list, where Lev Grossman wrote that it was "a heart-pounding, heartbreaking read and a watershed in the evolution of a young medium."
What to read next if you loved it: Powers, by Brian Michael Bendis
13. The Adventures of Tintin: The Black Island and other books, by Hergé
First appearing in '29, the adventures of Belgian reporter Tintin and his dog Snowy were written and primarily (and delightfully) illustrated by Georges "Hergé" Remi. Hergé created a world of adventure that has since had a widespread influence on both comic artists and feisty children the world over.
What to read next if you loved it: The Adventures of Asterix, by René Goscinny and Albert Uderzo
14. Airtight Garage, by Moebius
A comic strip that is equally compelling and experimental, by the artist and writer Jean "Moebius" Giraud. The strips originally appeared in the French magazine Metal Hurlant (in America: Heavy Metal) between '76–'80, and have since been compiled in books. Journalist and critic Chris Mautner wrote that Airtight Garage is "the only comic I have ever read that feels alive. It digresses against itself, doubles back, thinks, laughs, pauses, lurches, and eventually gracefully dances."
What to read next if you loved it: Cerebus, by Dave Sim
15. Akira, by Katsuhiro Otomo
The groundbreakingly artistic dystopian cyberpunk story Akira initially ran from '82–'90 in Young Magazine in Japan and was later one of the first Japanese "manga" series to be translated and republished in its entirety in the U.S. The comic's creator, Katsuhiro Otomo, went on to write and direct an anime version of Akira, which was released in 1988 and is considered a landmark film in the genre.
What to read next if you love it: Fullmetal Alchemist, by Hiromu Arakawa
16. Bone, by Jeff Smith
Independently published from '91–'04, Jeff Smith's Bone is the rare case of a book that is totally appropriate for children but equally entertaining for adults. Smith was heavily influenced by both Moebius and Walt Kelly's Pogo, as well as more traditional fantasy novels. The result is a singular smoothie of whimsical funnies and epic fantasy adventure.
What to read next if you love it: Usagi Yojimbo, by Stan Sakai
17. Fables: Legends in Exile and other collections, by Bill Willingham, illustrated by various artists
Fables, a series that began in 2002, deals with various characters from folklore and fairy tale who have been forced from their homeland and formed a community in New York City known as Fabletown. Fables has won 14 Eisner Awards and has been referred to as the best comics series currently being produced. Popular television series such as Grimm and Once Upon a Time are thought to be inspired by (/ripping off) the comic, which is still ongoing and awesome.
What to read next if you love it: Jack of Trades, by Bill Willingham
18. The Invisibles, by Grant Morrison, illustrated by various artists
Following the adventures of a cell of The Invisible College, a secret organization battling against physical and psychic oppression, The Invisibles ('94–'00) is eccentric Scottish writer Grant Morrison's flawed but boundary-smashing masterpiece. Morrison has claimed that the "magical influence" of the book made him sick, and also that much of the story was told to him by aliens who abducted him in Katmandu, and yet the work itself is gripping and complex, pulling you into a world so trippy you'll have trouble seeing straight when you look up. There are seven trade paperbacks, starting with Say You Want a Revolution and a single volume, 1,500-page omnibus edition.
What to read next if you love it: 20th Century Boys, by Naoki Urasawa
19. Lone Wolf and Cub, by Kazuo Koike, illustrated by Goseki Kojima.
First published in '70, Lone Wolf and Cub is one of most critically acclaimed and influential manga series ever. The story spans 28 300-plus-page volumes, totaling over 8,700 pages, and is beautifully drawn and executed. The series tells the tale of Ogami Ittō, who is forced to take the path of an assassin after his reputation is marred by false accusations. He seeks revenge on the clan that disgraced him, bringing his 3-year-old son Daigorō along with him. The series has inspired seven films and two TV series. Dark Horse Comics has released the full series in North America, translated and in 28 small paperback volumes.
What to read next if you love it: Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, by Hayao Miyazaki
20. Preacher, by Garth Ennis, illustrated by Steve Dillon
From '95 to '00, Garth Ennis wrote the most profane and violent series going in a world full of profane and violent comics. Preacher chronicles the story of Jesse Custer, a preacher in a small Texas town who is possessed by a supernatural creature. Genesis, the creature who possesses him, is the product of an angel and a demon and contains both pure goodness and pure evil and has power that rivals God. Custer, now bonded to Genesis and a superhero of sorts, goes on a trip seeking God, accompanied by ex-girlfriend Tulip and a vampire named Cassidy. Influenced by the power of John Wayne and Clint Eastwood, Ennis created many of the most memorable new characters in recent comics history and entertains the reader all the way through. There are nine trade paperbacks that anthologize the entire series, starting with Preacher: Gone to Texas.
What to read next if you love it: Sin City, by Frank Miller
21. The Sandman series, by Neil Gaiman, art by various artists, covers by Dave McKean
Many people consider Neil Gaiman's Sandman ('89–'96) series to be the very best in the history of the medium. Certainly, the series sets an incredibly high bar for what comics can do, the scope of the stories they tell, and the beauty of the art within. Makal Gilmore wrote in Rolling Stone that it is "the most imaginative and transfixing book in mainstream comics today — and also the most radical. It tells eerie, loopy, sometimes desolating tales about capricious, ill-starred gods and frail humans, and it pulls off the rather neat trick of making Death, at long last, something to die for. Yet even in its most otherworldly moments, Sandman's greatest (and most disturbing) strength is that all its horrors, and all its hopes, are only as profound and familiar as the human heart itself." Ready to have an adventure? Start with the first trade paperback, Preludes and Nocturnes.
What to read next if you love it: Cages, by Dave McKean
22. The Walking Dead, by Robert Kirkman, illustrated by Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard
Before it was famously adapted by AMC, The Walking Dead took the zombie trend of the early '00s to the printed page with gory, unforgiving action starring the poor soul Rick Grimes and his makeshift team, as well as the creepiest villain this side of the 21st century, The Governor. The comic is ongoing, meaning once you catch up with the 17 current trade paperbacks (plus a new one to be released later this month), you'll have a fun excuse to visit your local comic book shop on Wednesdays and keep up with th — braaaaaiiiiiiins.
What to read next if you love it: The Punisher MAX, by Garth Ennis
23. Y: The Last Man, by Brian K. Vaughan, illustrated by Pia Guerra and others
A dystopian tale that ran from '02–08 and now consists of a series of 10 paperbacks, Y: The Last Man is the story of Yorick Brown and his pet monkey Ampersand, who appear to be the last male mammals left on earth. The collapse of the earth's infrastructure after all men on earth have simultaneously died provides the fascinating backdrop to Yorick and Ampersand's adventures. Y: The Last Man's somewhat playful premise belies its complex allegories and the abiding affection you'll feel for many of the characters long after you're through.
What to read next if you love it: Duncan the Wonder Dog, by Adam Hines
24. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson
The adventures of precocious 6-year-old Calvin and his stuffed tiger Hobbes delved regularly into matters of ethics, environmentalism, the problems of public education, and a boatload of philosophical and scientific conundrums. Oh, and it was also hilarious. The strip ran in papers from '85–'95 and represents the rare case of something as universally loved and popular as it was brilliant and subversive. In '05, Andrews McMeel Publishing released a gorgeous three-volume edition that collects all 3,160 Calvin strips.
What to read next if you love it: Robot Dreams, by Sara Varon
25. The Far Side, by Gary Larson
A single-panel comic that ran from '80–'95 and introduced an entire generation to surrealism. The strip's humor was based on weird anthropomorphic situations, logical fallacies, and inexplicable events. The enduring mystery of the always-mysterious Far Side really seems to be "how did something so completely bizarre end up carried by almost 2,000 newspapers and translated into 17 languages?!" Thanks, Gary Larson, for making weird kids feel a little less weird for all those years.
What to read next if you love it: Feiffer, by Jules Feiffer
26. Krazy Kat, by George Herriman
A newspaper strip that ran from '13–'44 and chronicled the love triangle between the titular Krazy Kat, Ignatz Mouse, and the bulldog Offissa Bull Pupp. The premise is slapstick: Ignatz tries to throw bricks at the lovelorn Krazy Kat, who interprets the flying objects as love letters, while Bull Pupp attempts to intervene and keep the peace. But Krazy Kat is visually and verbally elaborate and imaginative, and was one of the first comics celebrated as serious art and literature. Among the cartoonists who cite Krazy Kat as among their strongest influences: Charles M. Schulz, Patrick McDonnell, Bill Watterson, Will Eisner, Chris Ware, Sam Hurt, and Jules Ffeiffer. Where would we be without Krazy Kat? I dare not imagine.
What to read next if you love it: Eyebeam, by Sam Hurt
27. Moomin, by Tove Jansson & Lars Jansson
Finnish Tove Jansson's chapter books for children have been celebrated worldwide for decades. Her newspaper comic strip, set in the same Moominvalley as her books, ran from 47–'48 and then from '54–'75 (in latter years, the strips were then taken over by her younger brother Lars), and was largely forgotten up until recently, when Drawn & Quarterly began reprinting the strips in beautiful hardbound editions, seven in total. These comics are earnest and charming, recounting the adventures of Moomintroll and his family, and they celebrate family, food, nature, and adventure. What more do you need?
What to read next if you love it: Little Nemo, by Winsor McKay
28. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz
Arguably (?) the greatest comic strip there is, Peanuts is of course the story of Charlie Brown, his dog Snoopy, and their many friends. Peanuts ran from '50 to '00, with 17,897 strips in total, all of them written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz. In an issue of The Comics Journal, cartoonist Tom Batiuk wrote that "just beneath the cheerful surface were vulnerabilities and anxieties that we all experienced, but were reluctant to acknowledge. By sharing those feelings with us, Schulz showed us a vital aspect of our common humanity, which is, it seems to me, the ultimate goal of great art." Fantagraphics is in the midst of releasing beautiful volumes of the entire run, that will total 25 volumes once complete. Additionally, most of the comics are available legally online at GoComics.
What to read next if you love it: Pogo, by Walt Kelly
29. Life Is Hell by Matt Groening
A weekly comic strip by Simpsons creator and genius Matt Groening, which began as a self-published comic book in '77 and ran as a weekly strip in alternative newspapers from '80–'12. The strip explored a wide range of topics such as love being hell, school being hell, and life being hell. Its dark humor ran along the same lines as the early, great Simpsons, and the books that collect these strips are treasures that should be on everyone's bookshelves. Akbar & Jeff forever.
What to read next if you love it: Bloom County, by Berke Breathed
30. 21: The Story of Roberto Clemente, by Wilfred Santiago
A joyfully illustrated non-fiction biography of Puerto Rico's great baseball player, Roberto Clemente. 21, published in '11, captures both the grit of Clemente's scrappy style of play, and the beauty of the generous way he lived his entire life. Good for all ages, and should be required reading for kids in need of a hero.
What to read next if you love it: Cross Game, by Mitsuru Adachi
31. Buddha, by Osamu Tezuka
This non-traditional biography of Siddhartha/Buddha was written by the genius Osamu Tezuka and originally published in Japan from '72 to '83. The translated North American version of the comic is available in eight total volumes. The series is gritty and irreverent, at times downright slapstick, but also deeply thoughtful, spiritual, and inspiring. The best of manga.
What to read next if you love it: Daytripper, by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá
32. From Hell, by Alan Moore, illustrated by Eddie Campbell
Alan Moore's most literary work, originally published from '89 to '96 and collected in '99, is an intricately woven speculative look "behind the scenes" of Jack the Ripper. To give you an idea of the scope of Moore's aim here, there are about 30 some-odd pages of annotations in the back of this giant tome. Reading From Hell is a headfirst dive into a world of conspiracy theory, terrifying horror, and the inner workings of a sociopath's mind. Not for the faint of heart, but one of the greatest achievements in modern comics.
What to read next if you love it: V For Vendetta, by Alan Moore
33. Louis Riel, by Chester Brown
Chester Brown's collected-in-'03 "comic-strip biography" of the possibly insane 19th-century Métis leader Louis Riel skips across the lines between journalism, historical writing, memoir, and essay. Brown doesn't seem to have made up his mind about how exactly he feels about Riel, and the reader is left with as many questions as answers at the book's end — which is precisely what makes the book groundbreaking and utterly delightful.
What to read next if you love it: Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer, by Ben Katchor
34. Maus, by Art Spiegelman
Considered by many to be the pinnacle of comics-as-literature, Maus is Art Spiegelman's 1991 blend of history, fiction, and memoir. The novel depicts Spiegelman himself as he interviews his father about his experiences as a Holocaust survivor, and then tells his father's story, beginning in the years leading up to World War II. The story is told with anthropomorphic animals — Jews are mice, Germans are cats. Speigelman himself spoke in an interview about why the comics format works so well for Maus: "I'm literally giving a form to my father's words and narrative, and that form for me has to do with panel size, panel rhythms, and visual structures of the page. […] More than a few readers have described [Maus] as the most compelling of any [Holocaust] depiction, perhaps because only the caricatured quality of comic art is equal to the unseeing reality of an experience beyond all reason."
What to read next if you love it: Berlin, by Jason Lutes
35. Palestine, by Joe Sacco
An intense work of comics-as-journalism chronicling Sacco's experiences in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip from December '91 to January '92. Sacco portrays the plight of the Palestinian people, details their history, and doesn't shy away from presenting the squalor of some of the conditions he witnessed. The book also plays with the idea of whether a journalist can truly be a neutral observer as Sacco attempts to document but also involves himself in the lives of the people he encounters. This wonderful, groundbreaking work was originally published in '96.
What to read next if you love it: Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea, by Guy Delisle
36. Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art, by Scott McCloud
Essential reading for, well, understanding comics. McCloud breaks down the way that stories are told visually and explains everything from smiley faces to speech bubbles. Fascinating stuff that will stick with you long after you've breezed through this book. Published in '93 — before many of the books on this list, there are elements of Understanding Comics that are now dated, but it's still worth reading "one of the most insightful books about designing graphic user interfaces ever written" (according to Apple Macintosh co-creator Andy Hertzfeld).
What to read next if you love it: Drawing Words and Writing Pictures by Jessica Abel & Matt Madden
37. American Elf, by James Kochalka
From 1998–2012, James Kochalka documented the everyday trials, joys, and minutiae of life with a comic strip every single day. His honest, frills-free approach to writing and drawing has been praised by the likes of comic-writing legend Frank Miller, who said that "[Kochalka] reminds me of me when I was six years old and I came into my mother's kitchen with a bunch of sheets of typing paper folded over and stapled in the middle that were covered with drawings and I said, 'Mom, this is what I'm going to do for the rest of my life.' I've learned a lot from people like Kochalka because they do stuff that shouldn't work but does."
What to read next if you love it: Drinking at the Movies by Julia Wertz
38. American Splendor, by Harvey Pekar
Harvey Pekar began chronicling his normal existence in Cleveland, Ohio back in 1976. Interested in comics, but not an artist himself, Pekar recruited his friend Robert Crumb, among many other talents, to illustrate his tales of working as a fire clerk, the story of his relationship with wife Joyce and their adopted daughter, and his struggles with money. The comics were adapted into an eponymous film starring Paul Giamatti in 2003.
What to read next if you love it: The Poor Bastard, by Joe Matt
39. Blankets, by Craig Thompson
An autobiographical memoir by the gifted artist and writer Craig Thompson, Blankets is as true and earnest as stories come, earning its status as a favorite of both comics readers and normals alike. The book is big and breathtakingly gorgeous, but its greatest strength is the sincerity and ease of Thompson's storytelling. Thompson lyrically relates the tale on his coming of age, his first love, and his struggles with faith. Blankets won prizes at all three major comic book awards in '04, and it has already influenced a new generation of comics artists.
What to read next if you love it: Blue Pills: A Positive Love Story, by Frederik Peeters
40. Clumsy, by Jeffrey Brown
Published in '03, Clumsy introduced many to the painfully awkward, self-aware, sweet world of Jeffrey Brown and his relationships with girls. Brown depicts himself honestly as needy and cloying, but also sincere and thoughtful; and as he navigates a long-distance relationship, it's hard not to find yourself cringing and crying and celebrating along with him. Once you're done, he will feel like a friend whose candid confessions make you feel a little less alone.
What to read next if you love it: Perfect Example, by John Porcellino
41. Epileptic, by David B.
One of the finest memoirs — comic or not — of recent years, Epileptic is French master David B's story of growing up with his older brother Jean-Christoph, who is struck by epilepsy at age 11. As their parents dragged them about seeking a cure, Jean-Christoph became increasingly sick, and David became increasingly angry, releasing his frustration by drawing fantastic, elaborate battle scenes. Honest, elaborate, and deeply stirring.
What to read next if you love it: Capacity, by Theo Ellsworth
42. Fun Home, by Alison Bechdel
Longtime writer of the strip Dykes to Watch Out For, Bechdel turned to her own family and childhood with her first graphic memoir. Fun Home took Bechdel over seven years to complete, due to a rigorous process that included poring over family photos and photographing herself posing for each human figure in the book. Fun Home is the story of little Alison and her father, and the rest of the details are perhaps better left for when you read it. It is groundbreaking and revelatory.
What to read next if you love it: Marbles: Mania, Depression, Michelangelo, and Me, by Ellen Forney
43. My Trouble with Women, by Robert Crumb
A good introduction to the wild world world of Robert Crumb, if you're into that sort of thing. An influential storyteller and artist, Crumb has said that his three passions in life are "sex, music, and art." This collection focuses on the first of those passions and on Crumb's particular fixation on Amazonian women, feet and legs, and bubble butts. Crumb's work isn't for the easily offended but it is essential reading for both comics enthusiasts and those who share his, uh, enthusiasm for beautiful women.
What to read next if you love it: Binky Brown Meets the Holy Virgin Mary, by Justin Green
44. One! Hundred! Demons!, by Lynda Barry
Originally serialized in Salon and then published in '05, this book enthusiastically and joyfully dives into an ocean of memories, joy, and lists. Barry writes and draws loopy cluttered narratives about topics such as her personal demons, the smells of people's houses, the colors of head lice, and her rescue of abused dogs. Delightful and celebratory, this one will make you happy.
What to read next if you love it: My New York Diary, by Julie Doucet
45. Persepolis, by Marjane Satrapi
Iranian-born French artist and writer Marjane Satrapi's brilliant and candid '00 memoir of her childhood and early adult years in Iran, during the Islamic revolution and its aftermath. Expertly told and incredibly humanizing, one hopes that children worldwide will grow up reading this book and beginning to understand that we are all more alike than one might imagine.
What to read next if you love it: Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda, by Jean-Philippe Stassen
46. Stitches: A Memoir, by David Small
The story of what a young David Small endured when the radiation his father exposed him to through his radiology practice took its toll and a growth began to form on David's neck. At age 14, he underwent surgery to remove the cyst and woke up from the operation to find he no longer had a voice — one of his vocal cords had been removed and he was virtually mute. Jules Feiffer wrote about the '09 graphic novel and said, "Like the boy in this autobiographical novel my first reading of Stitches left me speechless. And in awe. David Small presents us with a profound and moving gift of graphic literature that has the look of a movie and reads like a poem. Spare in words, painful in pictures, Small, in a style of dry menace, draws us a boy's life that you wouldn't want to live but you can't put down. From its first line four pages in, 'Mama had her little cough,' we know that we are in the hands of a master."
What to read next if you love it: Don't Go Where I Can't Follow, by Anders Nilsen
47. Aya of Yop City, by Marguerite Abouet, illustrated by Clément Oubrerie
Marguerite Abouet was born on the Ivory Coast and later moved to France, where she met her husband Clément, an artist. Aya is a collaboration between them that stemmed from her desire to realistically portray the Africa she grew up in, as opposed to the famished stereotypes she saw in the media. The first book, published in '05, was Abouet's first venture into graphic novels and her first published work, and she has subsequently published five more Aya books to great success.
What to read next if you love it: American Born Chinese, by Gene Luen Yang
48. Black Hole, by Charles Burns
Avant-garde writer and illustrator Charles Burns originally published the comics of Black Hole from '95–'06. The comics tell the nightmarish tale of a group of teenagers in the mid-'70s who all contract a mutant STD over the summer that causes them to have a veritable grab bag of bizarre physical mutations. The teens become social outcasts and seek seclusion from society, drawing closer to one another. Metaphor much? A film adaptation of the story has been in the works for many years and has involved (and then uninvolved) Neil Gaiman, Alexandre Aja, David Fincher, and Rupert Sanders.
What to read next if you love it: A Child's Life, by Phoebe Gloeckner
49. Bottomless Belly Button, by Dash Shaw
Unbelievably, Brooklynite Dash Shaw was not yet 25 years old when he finished his 720-page epic Bottomless Belly Button, which tells the story of the Loony family as they cope with the divorce of parents Maggie and David. Rough cartoony drawings are paired with a mature, emotional story line; the effect is something like a ghost punching you in the gut.
What to read next if you love it: George Sprott, 1894–1975, by Seth
50. Box Office Poison, by Alex Robinson
First published in single-issue form from '96–'00, Box Office Poison is Alex Robinson's black-and-white story of the drama-infested waters of New York young-adult relationships. Robinson's stories are realistic in the "are you spying on my life?" kind of way, and this contains a multitude of fun pop-culture references, from Spinal Tap to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Reading BOP is a lot like hanging out with your friends.
What to read next if you love it: Local, by Brian Wood
51. The Contract with God Trilogy, by Will Eisner
Will Eisner began his comic writing career in '36 and continued to write and draw comics for the next 60-plus years, completing his last graphic novel the year before he died. But when he published A Contract with God in '78, he popularized the term "graphic novel" and changed comics forever. The Comics Journal called the book, which collects the stories of Jewish tenement dwellers in New York City, "the masterpiece of one of the medium's first true artists." Eisner followed the first "Dropsie Avenue" book with two more in the following years, and they are all collected together by Baronet Books.
What to read next if you love it: When the Wind Blows, by Raymond Briggs
52. The Collected Essex County, by Jeff Lemire
The introduction to the collected Essex County (published in '09) was written by Darwyn Cooke and reads "Essex County is a tremendous achievement. This heartfelt piece of graphic literature surpasses its form to stand as an enduring example of the finest in Canadian literature." He's right, this collection leaves "good comic" in the dust as it sails into the field of "good literature" and beyond.
What to read next if you love it: La Perdida, by Jessica Abel
53. Ghost World, by Daniel Clowes
Cult classic Ghost World, originally serialized from '93 to '97, is all angst and alienation and cool girls who go from being the friends you wish you had to the realistically disappointing people that we all accidentally become.
What to read next if you love it: Hate: Buddy Does Seattle, by Peter Bagge
54. It's a Good Life, If You Don't Weaken, by Seth
Fiction presented as autobiography and featuring Seth himself, along with friends such as fellow cartoonist Chester Brown. The story follows Seth's obsession with and search for a Canadian cartoonist named Kalo who had contributed to the New Yorker. Since the book was presented as non-fiction upon release, some reviewers tried to seek out Kalo themselves, but he is a figment of Seth's impressive imagination. Beautifully rendered, as all of his work is.
What to read next if you love it: Hicksville, by Dylan Horrocks
55. Jimmy Corrigan: The Smartest Kid on Earth, by Chris Ware
Considered by The New Yorker to be "the first formal masterpiece of the medium," when released in '00, Jimmy Corrigan is the story of the titular character meeting his father for the first time as a middle-aged man. Flashbacks show Jimmy's lonely childhood; while his active imagination depicts him as "The Smartest Kid on Earth," Ware also flashes back to the character's grandfather, a lonely boy whose father is abusive. The story is so densely rich, packed with graphic delights and somber realizations, but mostly it's heartbreaking — so heartbreaking that you'll occasionally have to put it down, collect yourself, and start reading again as your heart sinks further and further into your gut. A masterpiece, indeed.
What to read next if you love it: Building Stories, by Chris Ware
56. Love & Rockets, by Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez
From '82 to '96, Los Bros Hernandez penned the cult-favorite Love & Rockets, a sprawling comic containing, among other treasures, the magical realism of Gilbert's Palomar, and the locas chicano punks of Jaime's Hoppers 13. Sound complicated? Its rich and long history means that it is, but it's worth diving into anyway for all the magic and laughter contained herein. Fantagraphics has recently collected the best of each brother's main story lines into single-volume collections, so that's a good place to start.
What to read next if you love it: Strangers in Paradise, by Terry Moore
57. Mother Come Home, by Paul Hornschemeier
This book will haunt you long after you read it. The premise is simply a father and son coping with the death of a wife and mother, respectively, deploying varying types of escapism and fantasy while leaving much of what transpires between them unsaid. Released in '04, this is a prime example of what graphic novels can do that pictureless literature cannot, as it conveys so much of its somber emotion through drawings, color, and format.
What to read next if you love it: Swallow Me Whole, by Nate Powell
58. The Push Man and Other Stories, by Yoshihiro Tatsumi
Originally published in '69 and reintroduced to a new North American audience by Adrian Tomine in '05, Tatsumi's comic vignettes tell the short stories of sexual deviants and disturbed minds. Tatsumi's artwork is gorgeous and evocative, but this won't make you feel good — the characters that populate these pages are dismal and desolate. His work predates most American "alternative" comics and is smarter and bolder than much of what came before and after.
What to read next if you love it: A Zoo in Winter, by Jiro Taniguchi
59. Summer Blonde, by Adrian Tomine
Tomine is, at least artistically, the best in the game. He is an artistic perfectionist whose every panel is as gorgeous and meticulous as the last. The short stories of Summer Blonde, collected in '03 from Tomine's independent comic Optic Nerve, are naturalistic and quiet, with a heavy seriousness and lonely protagonists who have difficulty relating to others. The result is unnervingly realistic and bleak.
What to read next if you love it: Ice Haven, by Daniel Clowes
60. What a Wonderful World, by Inio Asano
A Japanese manga published in the early aughts, containing nine interconnected vignettes featuring the economic and personal crises of a variety of its mostly aimless young characters. Beautifully drawn and melancholy as all get out, the comics equivalent of a Death Cab for Cutie album. Available in two cute translated volumes in North America.
What to read next if you love it: Curses, by Kevin Huizenga
61. Why Are You Doing This?, by Jason
Jason tells straightforward stories with a meticulous attention to detail when it comes to both pacing and his beautiful artwork. In Why Are You Doing This?, released in '05, a depressed twentysomething protagonist is drawn into a murder plot and sets out to clear his name. Like Wes Anderson meets Hitchcock, but a comic. "Jason's work is poetry. Beautiful and frightening. Redemptive and hopeless. He is the Kafka and Keats of the comic world." — Sherman Alexie
What to read next if you love it: Asterios Polyp, by David Mazzucchelli


text:
Stephen Frost <sfrost(at)snowman(dot)net> writes: > Force references to go through macros which implement the lookup for the > appropriate type? ie: LOGICAL_COL(table_oid,2) vs. > PHYSICAL_COL(table_oid,1) Perhaps that's too simplistic. It doesn't really address the question of how you know which one to use at any particular line of code; or even more to the point, what mechanism will warn you if you use the wrong one. My gut feeling about this is that we could probably enforce such a distinction if we were using C++, but while coding in C I have no confidence in it. (And no, that's not a vote to move to C++ ...) regards, tom lane
Next: From: Shane Ambler Date: 2006-12-20 04:34:55 Subject: Re: effective_cache_size vs units Previous: From: Joshua D. Drake Date: 2006-12-20 04:23:22 Subject: Re: Companies Contributing to Open Source
Next: From: Martijn van Oosterhout Date: 2006-12-20 11:03:11 Subject: Re: [HACKERS] Enums patch v2 Previous: From: Stephen Frost Date: 2006-12-20 04:12:50 Subject: Re: column ordering, was Re: [PATCHES] Enums patch v2


text:
Publication reference: Hook, J.E., K.A. Harrison, G. Hoogenboom, and D.L. Thomas. 2005. Ag Water Pumping. Final Report of Statewide Irrigation Monitoring. Project Report 52. Ga. Geol. Survey, Envir. Protection Div., Atlanta, GA. 124p.
Georgia's Environmental Protection Division accepted the final report of the Ag Water pumping Study and gave it their publication number Project Report 52. It represented the largest phase of the contracted work - statewide irrigation monitoring. This covered the period of field visits and observations in 2000 through the extended period of 2004. The partial-year data of 1999 was not included. Other phases of Ag Water Pumping contracts included creation of a new database structure for EPD's Water Withdrawal Permitting for Agriculture, real-time monitoring of groundwater withdrawals in USGS Subarea 4 (Lower Flint), and Real-time monitoring in Spring Creek. Data and reports for these studies are provided elsewhere on this site.
The Final Project Report 52 was reviewed independently before acceptance by EPD. Release of the Agricultural Irrigation Monitoring data occurred during the negotiation stages of the Interstate Compacts of the ACT and ACF basins. It followed two consecutive enactments of the Flint River Drought Protection Act that required the State to make almost $10 million in payments to farmers to reduce water withdrawals for irrigation during the drought periods of 2001 and 2002. Various groups in Georgia were actively engaged in shaping a statewide water planning effort that was eventually cumminated in passage of the 2004 Comprehensive Statewide Water Management Planning Act. The Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission and the Georgia Water Planning and Policy Center were actively involved in planning for the permanent installation of flow meters on all Georgia irrigation systems as required by HB579 passed in 2003. The program was expected to eventually cost the state over $25 million by 2009. Because of all of these political concerns, EPD took the additional step to approach a national organization - Council for Agriculture Science and Technology - to organize an independent review of the final report, its methodology, data, and conclusions. The final corrected and accepted report is provided above.


text:
Volvo 240 Reviews and Owner Comments
Volvo 240 owners review and rate their Volvo 240.
Volvo 240 (12 Reviews)
My1990 Volvo 240 I have owned this car for seven years. It has now reached 140,000 and and has many more miles in her. All it has had is routine maintenance, Brakes oil changes a new radiator, and still starts first time every time. A brilliant car will go on and on.
great car will last for ever
I purchased this car for $1 and it has been running for 4 years. New brakes, fuel pump, radiator, water pump, alternator, battery, and frequent oil changes... all done by myself. This car is so solid. They sure don't make'em like this anymore.
i used to think volvos were shoe boxes with wheels well i still think that about the 240's but i love this car i drove it to canada a few years back with not a problem it wasent the fastest car on the road but it did maake it there and back with ease .the new volvos do look alot better but i cant aford that so for now im good with what i got
one of the best cars i have ever owned. i hope to keep it going for years to come. if you like reliability you would love this car. this car can take some abuse. the only downfall i have to note for this car is that the a/c isn't quite up to par for texas heat.
I have had about a dozen 240 series Volvos, and they are solid and reliable. I replaced the last one with a MB SLK, because it is just more fun. Still, I still own a 1990 245 that my daughter drives, and she has driven away from beng hit twice, when the other cars were towed off. It isn't a race car, but they are good cars when it counts.
228.000 Kilometer later it is as drumtight as it was 19 years ago.
The doorhandles are nailbrakers, but the structural integrity of the car
is rather unique.
It is very strong,cheap on gas sounds new just as bad as old, so don`t worry and it is cheap to fix
The doorhandles are nailbrakers, but the structural integrity of the car
is rather unique.
It is very strong,cheap on gas sounds new just as bad as old, so don`t worry and it is cheap to fix
I have a Volvo 240 with 289,000 miles. This is a solid car and easy to work on. It is built tough and safer in a crash than most of the other toys on the road. It does not use any oil and I can get 26-27 mpg on the road. The key is good maintenance and common sense driving. They are roomy, with a big trunk and the pass thru in the back seat is great for hauling long items like a couple of 8ft 2 x 4 boards. I wish they still made these I would buy a new one in a heartbeat.
Love my car, just hate the ac in this volvo does anyone else have problems with the ac in their volvos
I drove this Volvo though out most of high school and college. While the 244GL was a safe car, it didn't have much else to offer. The Volvo repair shop was a frequent destination while owning this car. I had a massive folder full of repair receipts that almost bring tears to my eyes just thinking about it. The Volvo had a 3-speed automatic transmission that would skip 2nd gear, electrical problems that caused the alternator to die in the middle of a busy freeway late at night and a pathetically weak engine that would only go 85mph downhill. On top of that, the car got only 15mpg. Also it was not a chick magnet. Needless to say I do not miss that boxy beast.
I have the 240 Wagon and this is my daily driver, it has 230k miles and it doesn't appear to want to stop anytime soon. The regular upkeep is not too bad, it seems like some stuff wears out often, like the suspension and brakes. My daughter will be driving in a few years and I hope to keep it so she can have it for her first car.
I had too many problems with my Volvo 240 wagon. It had starting problems, the ball joints wore out, and the a/c blower fan didn't work. I only had it for a few months and had to sell it, I couldn't find a good mechanic too fix the starting problems.


text:
CamScanner Phone PDF Creator Full 126.96.36.19960106
CamScanner Phone PDF Creator Full 18.104.22.16860106 | 21.4 MB
The world's No. 1 mobile document scanning and sharing app with over 100 million installs in more than 200 countries
* Over 50,000 new registrations per day
* CamScanner, 50 Best Apps, 2013 Edition - TIME
* Top Developer - Google Play Store
CamScanner helps you scan, store, sync and collaborate on various contents across smartphones, tablets and computers.
*Mobile Scanner
Use your phone camera to scan receipts, notes, invoices, whiteboard discussions, business cards, certificates, etc.
*Optimize Scan Quality
Smart cropping and auto enhancing make the texts and graphics look clear and sharp
*Quick Search
By entering any keyword, you'll see a list of docs with the word in their titles, notes or images (Registrants only)
*Extract Texts from Image
OCR (optical character recognition) extracts texts inside images for further editing or .txt sharing. (Paid app only)
*Share PDF/JPEG Files
Easily share docs in PDF or JPEG format with others via social media, email attachment or sending the doc link
*AirPrint & Fax
Instantly print out docs in CamScanner with nearby printer; directly fax docs to over 30 countries right from the app
Invite friends or colleagues to view and comment on your scans in a group. (Registrants only)
*Advanced Editing
Making annotations or adding customized watermark on docs are made available for you
*Secure Important Docs
Set passcode for viewing important docs; meanwhile, when sending doc link, you can set password to protect it
*Sync across Platforms
1. Edit OCR results and notes of the entire doc, exporting as .txt file
2. Create Doc Collage for multiple pages
3. Add 10G cloud space
4. Add 40 extra collaborators
5. Send doc link with password protection and expiration date
6. Auto upload docs to Box, Google Drive, Dropbox , Evernote and OneDrive
7. Batch download PDF files in web app
8. Every benefit registrants enjoys
9. Everything paid app offers
Please note the subscription is automatically renewed at the end of the period unless you choose to cancel the subscription.
CamScanner users scan and manage
* Bill, Invoice, Contract, Tax Roll, Business Card...
* Whiteboard, Memo, Script, Letter...
* Blackboard, Note, PPT, Book, Article...
* Credential, Certificate, Identity Documents...
3rd Party Cloud Storage Services Supported:
-Box, Google Drive, Evernote, Dropbox, OneDrive
The free version is an ad-supported version and scanned documents are generated are with watermark; Invite 10 collaborators per document at most.
- New Design Material design style
A sense of movement and transition transition, reflect the information logic, using more natural
- consistent and clear application of icons and icons, so that information is consistent, consistent with the use of expectations
- a clear hierarchy, highlighting the main features of the user more friendly
Optimized interaction and vision, the use of more simple and easy
- can be used to select multiple document pages, move or copy to another document
The document can be selected according to long - sharing, locking, merging, labelling, upload
- BlackBerry browser, can remake or delete a page of a document
- increase multiselection mode select all button
- Tag page, long press label to edit
- can be used to save the selected multi page, multiple documents to the album
- open the document, long press the document page, you can drag sort
- senior account user, you can select the multi page puzzle
Buy Premium To Support Me & Get Resumable Support & Max Speed
Buy Premium To Support Me & Get Resumable Support & Max Speed
Links are Interchangeable - No Password - Single Extraction
Mirror Links
Author: BaDshaH14


text:
Police Reports Smith Township Darrel L. Hatchett Jr., 22, of Canton, was cited for illegal plates S
Current subscribers have full access to all online news content as part of their subscription. If you are a current subscriber, please log in with your website account information for full access. If you are a current subscriber, but have not yet registered for access to the website, please call our Circulation Department at (330) 821-1200