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NSW has dealt a blow to the Prime Minister's hopes of securing a landmark agreement on a national water plan, describing Mr Howard's offer as "vastly inadequate".
Mr Howard is pushing a $500 million water package that would require the Federal, NSW, South Australian and Victorian Governments to each provide $125 million over the next five years towards saving the Murray-Darling river system.
The money would be mostly used to buy excess water from farmers and irrigators to put back into the ailing river system.
However, the NSW Premier, Bob Carr, yesterday rejected the funding proposal, which will be formally put to the premiers meeting on Friday.
"It was wrong for the Prime Minister to slam down - before we even had a plan of action - a figure, a sum of money, before we spoke about what we were going to do," Mr Carr said.
"On first glance it is vastly inadequate sum of money. He should be matching the total contribution of the states.
"But let's suspend argument on the amount, let's sit down and talk seriously and creatively on the way forward."
Mr Carr said NSW had already made a considerable commitment to water reforms, which should be taken into consideration when assessing the contributions of the various governments.
The South Australian Premier, Mike Rann, said his government had committed $225 million towards the Murray-Darling over the next four years, which should also be considered.
The state's Environment Minister, John Hill, said at the weekend that the Federal Government should match the combined contribution of the states.
Mr Carr called on Mr Howard yesterday to add the debate over health funding to the premiers' agenda. The current items listed for discussion are water, energy market reform, indigenous child protection, embryonic stemcell research, and national disaster relief.
Mr Carr said: "It's absurd, it's crazy that when everyone knows we have an ageing population we've got a contraction in bulk billing, that this Prime Minister won't even list it as a matter for discussion."
The Deputy Prime Minister, John Anderson, said he did not want the debate over water policy to get bogged down in a fight over funding. "We need proper architecture, a proper water plan for all Australians, and we need it now," he said on ABC-TV.
Mr Anderson said farmers were more interested in securing an agreement on water rights that would provide them with investment security than a deal on compensation for any rights they may lose under a national water plan.
He said the debate affected every Australian, because water was used in some way to produce all the essential goods used in everyday life.
"The amounts of water used in feeding and clothing Australians is astronomical, but we need to be always mindful of the fact that there's no use simply saying, 'Oh, take it from the farmers, just develop a command and control model'," Mr Anderson said.
"That would be a recipe for economic chaos."
Leon Getler writes: The billionaire businessman Richard Pratt has urged the Federal Government to introduce radical changes, including a system of "water bonds" that would attract investors to schemes aimed at fixing the nation's ageing public regional water infrastructure.
He has also called for tax breaks and low-interest technology loans for irrigators and other farmers to help secure future water supplies.
Mr Pratt, who last year pledged $100 million to improve the nation's water infrastructure and efficiency, said there was a big risk that this Friday's meeting would fail to take the steps required to fix Australia's water problems.
Mr Pratt said yesterday the water situation was so dire that it was simply not enough for governments to say markets would fix everything.
"Even if [Council of Australian Governments] agrees on clear water rights and water trading, there will still be a major role for governments in fixing our water crisis," he said. "There's an urgent need for the Government to upgrade Australia's existing water infrastructure, pipe or line, and cover our old and leaky open irrigation channels, and see water as a nation building opportunity, rather than just leaving it to the water traders."
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Mr Roberts said its 800 manufacturing staff have welcomed having a more direct form of relationship with management.
"Our people are absolutely engaged with our mission of helping people to hear," he told AFR BOSS magazine in a wide-ranging interview.
"Overall, they are very engaged in our drive for productivity improvement . . . the union is really peripheral to that."
Mr Roberts outlined changes to manufacturing operations as the company shifts production of bionic ear hearing implants to a new factory at Sydney's Macquarie University.
employee committee bypasses union
Crucial is an employee consultative committee that includes workers from each of the company's main functions, but no one directly representing the AMWU.
In a model similar to "works councils" common in Europe, the committee does not discuss wages and conditions, but focuses on improving productivity.
Cochlear has been locked in a long-running dispute with the AMWU which is seeking to represent employees in negotiating a new enterprise bargaining agreement. Cochlear was one of the first to move to Australian Workplace Agreements under the Howard government's Work Choices legislation.
While the company and union have since been ordered by Fair Work Australia to continue good-faith bargaining, redesigned manufacturing systems including ideas suggested by the consultative committee are taking shape at Macquarie University.
"We are required by law to negotiate with the union and we are," said Mr Roberts. "But we want a commercial outcome, absolutely. I am not embarrassed by that."
Streamlined manufacturing systems have already helped Cochlear quickly recover from the recall last year of its CI500 implant, with the factory boosting output of the slightly older CI24RE device instead. Overall productivity improvements have helped keep Cochlear's cost of goods sold as a proportion of goods sold steady at about 25 per cent despite the appreciating dollar.
skills matrix sets pay rises
Mr Roberts said staff benefited from having their ideas heard and from wages that were 50 per cent above award rates. Wage rises at Cochlear come when staff learn new skills set out in a skills "matrix". More than 96 per cent of staff are multi-skilled and are paid at the top level of the matrix.
"The majority of people have benefited from this," he said. "People figure that out after a while."
Mr Roberts again criticised the Fair Work Act which he said had not contributed to productivity improvement.
"This is a conflict-based system for right or for wrong. The union needed a conflict to be relevant," he said. "They don't have relevance without a conflict."
The NSW secretary of the AMWU, Tim Ayres, denies the union is "standing between Cochlear and a genuine discussion about productivity".
"But we are determined to make sure that people have their right to be represented," he said.
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Recent news from The Johns Hopkins University
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New York City -- Dollar General Corp. reported Tuesday that its fourth quarter profit more than doubled over last year, boosted by increasing sales and traffic. The discounter generated a higher-than-expected profit of $222.5 million for the quarter ended Jan. 28, up from $87.2 million in the year-ago period. The company also gave a full-year forecast that topped analysts' estimates.
Sales increased 9.4% to $3.49 billion, and same-store sales rose 3.8%.
Dollar General confirmed it will open about 625 new stores and remodel or relocate 550 locations in 2011. Capital expenditures are expected to range from $550 million to $600 million. Approximately 55% of capital spending is for investment in store growth and development, including new stores, remodels, relocations and purchases of existing store locations
For the full year, Dollar General generated $13.04 billion in sales, up 10.5% over 2009, and an operating profit of $1.27 billion, a 34% increase over 2009.
"Dollar General had a great year in 2010," said Rick Dreiling, chairman and CEO. "While weather impacted our sales momentum in the second half of the fourth quarter, we effectively balanced our sales, delivering gross margin expansion, expense leverage and excellent financial results."
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More than 465 million drams invested by VIVACELL-MTS in equipping 34 maternity hospitals in Armenia
YEREVAN, January 10. / ARKA /. VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian, BirthLink NGO Director Kathy Mellor and Dr. Pavel Mazmanyan, the Chief Neonatologist of Armenia, visited neonatal departments in Vedi and Artashat hospitals, Ararat region, which had received equipment for immediate reanimation and warming of sick and small babies, monitoring and management of respiratory difficulties and delivering intravenous fluids.
"In the long-run, the neonatal care project is aimed at the reduction of infant mortality in Armenia. And as an important step in this direction is improved access to medical services in the regions. All hospitals in the regions and capital Yerevan included in the project have been provided with vital equipment and devices. The issue of geographical access persists particularly in the regions, especially those that are socially vulnerable and include the borderland settlements. Too often, taking a newborn to the well-equipped hospital in the capital to provide the necessary care can prove inefficient, because of the loss of time. Project will result in drastic reduction in the rate of transfers to hospitals in Yerevan, which is connected to expenditures. People in the regions should have equal opportunities to receive medical services, especially when it comes to infants," VivaCell-MTS General Manager Ralph Yirikian commented.
For the sixth year in a row VivaCell-MTS together with BirthLink NGO makes efforts aimed at reducing the level of infant mortality in our country. More than 465 million drams have already been invested by VivaCell-MTS for equipping 34 maternity hospitals throughout Armenia – 12 in Yerevan and 22 in the marzes.
VivaCell-MTS is owned by Russian Mobile Telesystems (80 percent) and Lebanse Fattouch Group (20%). ($1 – 408.09 drams). .-0-
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MAkerbot #453 : Insulator Leaking
Today I had to make many prototype printing. This mean design, heat printer, print. Repeat as many times as needed. The nozzle cool down very fast, but not the PTFE. At the end of the Day, it start to leak. The bottom is bigger than before. and I was unable to print because too much ABS go in the PTFE and the printer cannot melt it again.
I had to disassemble the Heater. Doing that, i broke my thermistor :-(
I installed a copper tube on the PTFE to help not blowing anymore. The problem is that copper take all the heat. To help dissipating that heat, I added 2 small heatsink on it. Hope this will help.
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Australia and Indonesia will hold their first meeting today to begin deciding how to spend a $1 billion aid package designed to help restore tsunami-devastated Aceh.
The Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Reconstruction and Development (AIPRD) will have its first meeting in Canberra this afternoon.
The joint commission was set up after Australia donated $1 billion in grants and loans to Indonesia following the Boxing Day tsunami.
Australia's Foreign Minister Alexander Downer and his Indonesia counterpart Hassan Wirajuda will chair the meeting.
Mr Howard will also briefly attend the discussion, which includes Treasurer Peter Costello, Indonesian Planning Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati and Indonesian Finance Minister Yusuf Anwar.
Mr Downer said the meeting would help reach an agreement on the principles and governance arrangements for AIPRD.
"It will also provide an early opportunity to agree a number of high priority areas for immediate assistance under the partnership, including support for rehabilitation of essential services in Aceh following the devastation of the tsunami," he said.
Hospitals, schools, electricity and water supplies are some of the high priority areas likely to see the first aid, with an announcement on the first programs to get assistance expected.
Mr Downer also indicated training would be a priority, replacing the skills lost through the more than 220,000 deaths in Aceh from the tsunami.
Tomorrow, a delegation of eight Indonesian ministers, led by Mr Wirajuda, will meet their Australian counterparts for the Australia-Indonesia Ministerial Forum.
Trade, security and investment are some of the issues expected to be discussed.
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Liquidators for BCCI, which collapsed in 1991, are suing the Bank for damages, claiming it knowingly failed to protect thousands of investors.
About 6,500 people lost savings when BCCI collapsed but the Bank strongly denies that it was wilfully negligent.
The trial began in January 2004 and could last up to three years.
Landmark case
The lawsuit, brought by financial services firm Deloitte, is the first in the Bank of England's 300 year history.
Deloitte claims that the Bank failed to properly regulate the Pakistani-Arab bank prior to its spectacular failure in 1991.
The complexity of the case has been reflected by the fact that opening statements by lawyers for both sides took more than six months.
Brian Quinn, the Bank's head of banking supervision at the time of BCCI's collapse, is due on Monday to become the first witness to take the stand in the trial.
In addition to Mr Quinn - now chairman of Celtic Football Club - lawyers for the Bank have also called Peter Cooke, Mr Quinn's predecessor, who was in charge of regulation in 1979 when BCCI was first given a UK banking licence.
Questioning of the two witnesses is expected to take up to 12 weeks.
Bills mounting
The case is proving extremely expensive for both sides.
According to the Bank's annual report which will be published this week, it has already spent £70m on the case.
Its final legal bill could rise to £100m if, as expected, the case lasts until the end of 2006.
BCCI, which at its peak managed assets of more than $20bn, was shut down after it emerged that it had hidden debts of £7bn and was trading while insolvent.
A 1992 judicial report criticised the Bank of England for not spotting BCCI's criminal behaviour.
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Panzer Dragoon Saga
Review by Sklathill
"Arguably the finest 32 bit RPG ever created"
The final games for the Sega Saturn seem to have nothing but greatness stamped upon them. Shining Force III proved itself to be worthy of the name and Burning Rangers found a place in its fans hearts as an amazingly fun and original title. When the US release of Panzer Dragoon Saga was previewed, most magazines gave little space to the RPG, as the media was riding a wave created by games such as Parasite Eve and Xenogears. Perhaps Sega of America was finally petering out in its American Saturn releases when the so-called RPG revolution came top form; in any case, Panzer Dragoon Saga came into the US under an extremely small initial production run.
Copies were bought and words of the game were passed from person to person in internet forums and among groups of die-hard gamers. "This is a game! Amazing!" People went to the Toys 'R' Us and bought as many of this trio of final Saturn games by Sega as they could get. Burning Rangers, Shining Force III, an Panzer Dragoon Saga suddenly became scarce. Fans clamored for the remaining parts of the Shining Force series and others begged for more Panzer Dragoon Saga games to be produced. Even if the Saturn was going to finish in the United States a dismal third, video gamers across the nation showed how much they wanted these great games.
Panzer Dragoon Saga is arguably the finest RPG on 32 bit consoles. From the opening cinemas to the final moments of the game not twenty hours later, the player is taken through the story of a young boy named Edge, swept into a story of epic proportions thanks to the death of his mentor and the stealing of a girl from the ruins he was assigned to protect. Perhaps no finer story exists in the closing moments of this decade of video gaming. So too, the characters are a thing of wonder; one gets to simultaneously like and hate Gash, a remarkably complex person who continues to reveals pieces of story and himself throughout the game's progress, and one finds oneself sympathizing for a young girl who longs to know what exists outside of her half of the town. All the characters are voiced by a remarkable cast of seiyuu; the Japanese dialogue (and Panzerese which can be found at the beginning of the game) are completely subtitled! Of note is the seiyuu for the character of Azel; her voice actress, Sakamoto Maa`ya is an amazing talent, whose experience includes the main character Hitomi in the hit anime series The Vision of Escaflowne and songs for her own albums, composed by composer Kanno Yoko and other anime series, such as Brain Powerd. The dialogue is wonderful as is the inflection provided by these experienced seiyuu, while the subtitles are only slightly less so; those extremely learned in Japanese will find slight changes in the translation which seem to have been implemented without rhyme or reason.
The graphics are just below incredible; although the modeling of your dragon, enemies, and towns is excellent, the quality of the 3d engine is somewhat less so. Textures are somewhat dirty while the number of polygons per model is definitely lower than what players are used to, especially if they have been spoiled on the better Playstation and Nintenndo 64 games. Special graphical effects, though a bit cruder than on the newer consoles, do the job well. FMV sequences are encoded using Cinepak; although the production values of the sequences are excellent, the compression is not the best to be found.
Sound is very good in this game. The various effects for attacks are quite well done and do not irritate. The voice actors and actresses, as already mention, do a marvelous job with every single line of dialogue. The soundtrack is equally fine; though the sample quality may seem a bit lacking at times few and far between, the composition brings the quality of the soundtrack to the upper echelons of video game excellence, easily competing with the likes of Wakakusa and Sakimoto and besting even Uematsu's attempts at the 32 bit consoles.
Panzer Dragoon Saga is a wonderful RPG. If there are any real flaws to be found, they are in its length and linearity. At only 20 hours, some people might see a game as Xenogears easily besting this Saturn RPG. These 20 hours, however, are some of the finest hours ever to be played in all of video game history. This is an excellent game, of which the quality is worth far more than even the newest of RPGs available on either side of the Pacific.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.5 - Outstanding
Originally Posted: 11/01/99, Updated 11/01/99
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Unhealthy Relationships
It's not always easy to tell at the beginning of a relationship if it will stay healthy.
In fact, many partners may seem absolutely perfect in the early stages of a relationship. Possessive and controlling behaviors don't always appear overnight, but rather emerge and intensify as the relationship grows.
Intimate partner abuse doesn't look the same in every relationship because every relationship is different. But one thing most abusive relationships have in common is that the abusive partner does many different kinds of things to have more power and control over their partners. They attempt to control the thoughts, beliefs and/or actions of his/her partner and may include physical, sexual, psychological and/or financial abuse. It's just as common among same-sex couples as it is among heterosexual couples.
- Checking your cell phone or email without permission
- Constantly putting you down
- Extreme jealousy or insecurity
- Explosive temper
- Isolating you from family or friends
- Making false accusations
- Mood swings
- Physically hurting you in any way
- Possessiveness
- Telling you what to do
- Repeatedly pressuring you to have sex
Watch out for these behaviors and if you're experiencing one or more of them in your relationship, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800.799.7233) to talk about what's going on or utilize their online chat option found here.
Here is a quick clip created by Love is Respect, that can help you in identifying some of the behaviors.
You can always contact the Survivor Advocate on campus if you need additional support through this process. We know it takes time to leave an abusive relationship. We want you to feel supported and safe. Consider creating a safety plan. The resource below is provided by LoveisRespect.org, they are a wonderful resource.
Danger Assessent Screening
The One Love Foundation has designed an anonymous, free application for smart phones and other electronic devices, the One Love MyPlan determines if a relationship is unsafe and helps to create the best action plan by weighing an individual's unique characteristics and values. In partnership with LoveisRespect.org, the app provides access to trained advocate support 24/7 through an embedded live chat function.
Safety Plans
Why do I need to safety plan?
Everyone deserves a relationship that is healthy, safe and supportive. If you are in a relationship that is hurting you, it is important for you to know that the abuse is not your fault. It is also important for you to start thinking of ways to keep yourself safe from the abuse, whether you decide to end the relationship or not. While you can't control your partner's abusive behavior, you can take action to keep yourself as safe as possible.
What is a safety plan?
A safety plan is a practical guide that helps lower your risk of being hurt by your abuser. It includes information specific to you and your life that will help keep you safe. A good safety plan helps you think through lifestyle changes that will help keep you as safe as possible on campus, in the dorms and other places that you go on a daily basis.
How do I make a safety plan?
Take some time for yourself to go through each section of this safety plan provided by Love is Respect organization. You can complete the workbook on your own, or you can work through it with someone else that you trust. The survivor advocate is also available to help you complete the workbook and discuss additional options with you.
Information by LoveisRespect.org
Additional Tools
Boundaries-Learning to establish Healthy Boundaries with individuals in your life
Conflict-Resolution- Tips for entering a potentially conflictual conversation
Dating Basics - information and quizzes by LoveIsRespect
Is This Abuse? - by LoveIsRespect
Power and Control Wheel - forms of abuse within relationships outlined by LoveIsRespect
LGBT Intimate Partner Violence Resources- LA Gay and Lesbian Center
National Domestic Violence hotline - online hotline option and educational materials by National Domestic Violence Hotline
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City of Long Beach Epidemiological Investigation Full-Scale Exercise
City of Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (PST)
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Date of Exercise: Tuesday December 17, 2013
The City of Long Beach's Department of Health and Human Services will be conducting a full-scale exercise on 12/17/2013. This exercise will focus on the City of Long Beach Public Health Epidemiological Response Team (PHERT) Plan, Crisis and Emergency Risk Communications (CERC) Plan, and relevant portions of response plans from the jurisdictions of Los Angeles County and Orange County, including the Southern California Metropolitan Statistical Area (SoCal MSA) Mitigation Planning and Coordination Framework. This exercise examines the roles and responsibilities of both lead and support agencies identified in these plans. Objectives of the exercise are to:
1. Demonstrate activation and implementation of the Long Beach PHERT Plan and Department Operations Center (DOC) for detecting an unknown biological agent.
2. Demonstrate interagency, intra-department, inter-department, and inter-jurisdictional communications and coordination for an epidemiological investigation, including alert notifications according to the SoCal MSA Mitigation Planning & Coordination Framework.
3. Demonstrate activation and implementation of the Long Beach CERC Plan and SoCal MSA Mitigation Planning & Coordination Framework as related to risk communications for public warning and information.
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We are inviting you to participate. If you have any problems with the invitation please let us know and we will add you to the RSVP list.
On behalf of the exercise planning team, I want to thank you for your interest and upcoming participation. We look forward to working and learning together!
When & Where
Long Beach Department of Health & Human Services
2525 Grand Avenue
Long Beach,
Tuesday, December 17, 2013 from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM (PST)
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what kind of plane should i go with
i have a super decathalon and i hav fond not a begginer plane like they said i was thinking the gws 300 slow stick complete package
Welcome to WattFlyer ozcoz!
The Slow Stick is a good choice for the beginner. Also, there are many threads regarding beginner airplanes. Cruise the beginners forum or use the search feature and read away.
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For a first plane there are many good choices. There are a couple other GWS planes that fit the bill... the Pico Tigermoth, and the Pico J3F( the slope glider kit for this plane is only $15.75). The Mountain Models Dusk Stick and Magpie are also good choices. If you like to build a balsa kit, the Stevens Aero Squirt is an excellent plane. And there are many others! These planes all have a dedicated following and threads on this forum and RC Groups that contain a lot of helpful information about these planes. I suggest that you search some of those threads and visit some of the online vendors to gather more info. Good luck with your search.. Let us know what you get.
The Slow Stick is about the best beginner plane around. There are alot of other great beginner planes around but my money would go towards the SS.
I love the flexibility of my slow stick. Running a lipo battery and an outrunner. Modified the wing for ailerons for better control in wind.
If you are looking at a slow stick, that tells me you are bypassing the RTF planes. That shows a greater level of commitment and confidence. Good
I will comment on planes second. First, let me suggest a radio or two, since you will need one.
Starter Radios
I have a very specific position on radios. Don't buy a Standard Radio!!!
Computer radios are now so inexpensive and offer so much more than standard
radios that it doesn't make sense to get anything but a computer radio. Don't
get me wrong, there are many good standard radios, but for only a few bucks
more you get a much more capable computer radio that can do more for you than
any standard radio and can save you money by time you get the second plane.
They can also make it easier to fly your plane, perform aerobatics and more.
Below are five radios. All will fly your typical parkflyer. All but the DX6
can also be purchased with larger servos suitable for larger planes and
gliders. Two are standard radios, for the uncommitted or low budget first
time flyer. These will get your plane off the ground with very basic radio
features for a low price. Each package I list include radio, micro servos,
micro receiver.
Hitec Neon 3 - 3 channel standard radio $59
2 micro servos, micro receiver, switch, etc
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLGF4**&P=7 (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXLGF4**&P=7)
For $19 you can add a trainer port to this:
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXDEK8&P=V (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/WTI0001P?&I=LXDEK8&P=V)
This package is such good value for that first 3 channel ARF or kit, if you
can't afford a computer radio. ( more on that later ) If you bought the two
servos and the receiver by themselves, that would come to about $60. So this
is about as cheap as you can get into a hobby grade radio that will fly a
three channel R/E/T or A/E/T parkflyer or 3 channel
glider ARF or kit plane. It also does not include rechargeable batteries which
the others do. You run this one on standard AA batteries.
It includes mixing for flying wings or V-tail 3 channel planes as well as
servo reversing. It does not have ATV/EPA or dual rates, however these can be
added later at extra cost. . You can also add a trainer port for
use with an instructor or to connect to a flight simulator. You can add a 4th
channel but it is limited so don't think of this as a 4 channel radio. It
can't fly a 4 channel plane.
Hitec Laser 4 - 4 Channel Standard Radio $129
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXANT7**&P=ML (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXANT7**&P=ML)
My minimum recommended 4 channel standard radio for A/E/R/Throttle parkflyer,
glow plane or 4 channel glider. Radio, micro receiver, 3 micro servos,
Switch harness, etc. It will fly a 4 channel aileron plane. Includes V-tail
and Elevon mixing, servo reversing, ATV on ch 1&2 . Also has a trainer port
that can be used with fight simulators or a buddy box.
While the Laser is a good radio, pick the Laser 4 only if you are unsure you
will continue in the hobby and want to spend as little as possible to get a 4
channel plane into the air. Not my recommendation for a committed flyer who
plans to continue in the hobby.
COMPUTER RADIOS - Much Better Choice
In short, computer radios give you things like model memories, exponential, a
variety of surface mixes and more; features not found on standard radios.
Your computer radio can store the profile for many planes and reset itself for
each plane by just selecting the model. Standard radios don't have model
memories or a lot of the other features that computer radios offer. With a
computer radio, you only need one radio to fly a bunch of planes, rather than
dedicating a radio to each plane, or resetting the radio each time you change
planes. Computer radios are great! In the end, they are cheaper. more
convenient AND can make it easier for a new flyer to learn to fly.
These are all 6 channel radios so they will let you fly more advanced planes
then either of the radios above.
Spektrum DX 6 - $199 - For the committed Parkflyer pilot
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2460 (http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=SPM2460)
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=623 (http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=623)
If your plans are to fly small to medium sized electrics, often called
parkflyers, hand launched gliders with wing spans under 60 inches, this might
be your best choice. The DX6 is suitable for flying around 1500 to 2000 feet
out. That is about 5-7 football fields away. This is more then enough for
these plane and further than most people will fly them. It has a nice mix of
features, 10 model memories and is backed by Horizon Hobby, so you can be
confident of good service. You will never worry about channel conflict again.
This promises to be the RC technology of the future.
Digital DSMT Spread Spectrum Modulation
10 model memories, dual rates, exponential, 6 channels, 8 standard mixes and
three programmable mixes. No crystals needed and no channel conflict control
DX6 Flight experience thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452817&page=2&pp=15 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=452817&page=2&pp=15)
More information on DX6 - Spektrum
http://www.spektrumrc.com/DSM/Better/DX6.html (http://www.spektrumrc.com/DSM/Better/DX6.html)
Futaba 6 EXAS - Entry Level 6 Channel Computer Radio - $160
micro receiver, 3 micro servos, Switch- $160
Receiver in this package is not appropriate for sailplanes or glow planes.
OK for parkflyers/low speed electrics.
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJUV7**&P=ML (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXJUV7**&P=ML)
The Futaba 6EXAS is an entry level computer radio for the committed flyer who
also plans to fly glow planes, thermal duration gliders or electrics over 60"
span. Six channels, 6 model memories, a good mix of features and convenience
that will carry you a long way. The link is to a package that is good for
parkflyers, but there are other packages if you need larger/stronger
components for larger planes. For about $30 more than the Laser 4 radio you
are miles ahead in capability!
Airtronics VG 6000 - $160
http://www.airtronics.net/VG6000.htm (http://www.airtronics.net/VG6000.htm)
http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEUY5**&P=7 (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXEUY5**&P=7)
This particular package is very attractive for small electrics. Comes with two
small servos AND a 20 amp ESC. 6 channels, 4 model memories, a good mix of
features to carry you forward. The VG 6000 is also available with larger
components so it can also fly glow planes, and TD gliders that need greater
range than the DX6 offers.
There are lots of other good choices in computer radios that have more
channels, more features and a higher price. however these would be excellent
choices for the first time radio buyer or someone stepping up from RTFs who
knows they will continue in the hobby.
Slow stick - $35 -
Best flown in still to under 5 mph breeze. This is an excellent choice for
people who have a smaller space to fly.
Can also be flown indoors in a gym or similar space.
http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_53&products_id=2 (http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_53&products_id=2)
Slow stick Complete Package incl radio - $150
(need battery charger)
http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_info.php?cPath=56&products_id=602 (http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_info.php?cPath=56&products_id=602)
The Slow Stick Info Site
http://mattsrc.rchomepage.com/ssir/index.shtml (http://mattsrc.rchomepage.com/ssir/index.shtml)
http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=75 (http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=75)
Discussion Thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=122951 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=122951)
souped up slow sticks - video
http://skrogg.com/wed.wmv (http://skrogg.com/wed.wmv)
Tiger Moth - $50
http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_53&products_id=20 (http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_info.php?cPath=2_53&products_id=20)
Tiger moth Complete Package incl. radio - $150
(need battery charger)
http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_info.php?cPath=34&products_id=343 (http://www.gwsexpert.com/product_info.php?cPath=34&products_id=343)
Best flown in still to under 5 mph breeze.
This is an excellent choice for people who have a smaller space to fly. Can
also be flown indoors in a gym or similar space. Cool looking little plane.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=GWS1020 (http://www.horizonhobby.com/Shop/ByCategory/Product/Default.aspx?ProdID=GWS1020)
http://www.backyardflyer.com/BY/articles/tiger_moth.asp (http://www.backyardflyer.com/BY/articles/tiger_moth.asp)
Tipsey - $55
Remove the wing and it goes back in the box for simple
protected transport or keep in the car fun!
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/tipsy.htm (http://www.hobby-lobby.com/tipsy.htm)
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/pdf/gr6232.pdf (http://www.hobby-lobby.com/pdf/gr6232.pdf)
http://rcgroups.com/links/index.php?sid=498277416&t=article&cat=198&id=3871 (http://rcgroups.com/links/index.php?sid=498277416&t=article&cat=198&id=3871)
Magpie -
I recommend the $55 package with two wings.
Has slow fly/trainer wing AND an aileron sport wing.
Master the first, then advance to the second.
They offer a complete package with both wings and all the electroncis for $160
Makes it so easy to get it right!
http://www.mountainmodels.com/magpie.php (http://www.mountainmodels.com/magpie.php)
discussion threads
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3502851#post3502851 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3502851#post3502851)
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295225 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295225)
Video - slow fly wing
http://www.mountainmodels.com/Magpie.wmv (http://www.mountainmodels.com/Magpie.wmv)
Sport wing
http://www.mountainmodels.com/MagpieSP.wmv (http://www.mountainmodels.com/MagpieSP.wmv)
SmoothE - E$50
Easy to build Balsa and foam kit. Build as 3 Channel Slow Flyer
Optional 4 channel aileron trainer when you are ready
http://www.mountainmodels.com/smoothe.php (http://www.mountainmodels.com/smoothe.php)
Discussion Threads
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234349&highlight=SmoothE+build (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234349&highlight=SmoothE+build)
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205796&page=19&pp=15 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205796&page=19&pp=15)
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295225 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295225)
http://www.rcgroups.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=26714&sort=1&cat=500&page=1 (http://www.rcgroups.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=26714&sort=1&cat=500&page=1)
Funny video
http://www.mountainmodels.com/SmoothEsmall.WMV (http://www.mountainmodels.com/SmoothEsmall.WMV)
Carbon Falcon ARF - $140 including servos
Almost nothing to build. This may be the ultimate take it with you plane
Folds up to almost nothing for travel or for keep in the car fun!
http://www.acesim.com/rc/p2/p2.html (http://www.acesim.com/rc/p2/p2.html)
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272229 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=272229)
http://rcgroups.com/links/index.php?t=article&cat=198&id=4236 (http://rcgroups.com/links/index.php?t=article&cat=198&id=4236)
http://www.acesim.com/rc/p2/videos.html (http://www.acesim.com/rc/p2/videos.html)
Frog - Foam kit CL2 - $39
http://www.foamfly.com/customer/product.php?productid=18399&cat=&page=&XCARTSESSID=04d939c11f21a1aae3acfe94b8213f09 (http://www.foamfly.com/customer/product.php?productid=18399&cat=&page=&XCARTSESSID=04d939c11f21a1aae3acfe94b8213f09)
http://www.foamfly.com/Plans/Frog_Instructions.PDF (http://www.foamfly.com/Plans/Frog_Instructions.PDF)
Dandy - $42 - CL2
Wood kit
http://www.mountainmodels.com/dandy.php (http://www.mountainmodels.com/dandy.php)
Complete package - $122
Build thread
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=359035 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=359035)
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295225 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295225)
http://www.mountainmodels.com/dandy.wmv (http://www.mountainmodels.com/dandy.wmv)
Dusk Stik $40 CL2
Balsa Wood Kit
Similar to GWS Slow stick or ParkZone Slo-V in design
http://www.mountainmodels.com/duskstik.php (http://www.mountainmodels.com/duskstik.php)
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295225 (http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295225)
Complete package with all electroncis - $112
http://www.mountainmodels.com/duskstik.php (http://www.mountainmodels.com/duskstik.php)
T-IFO - $75 including Motor
http://www.flyifo.com/htmlpages/tifo.html (http://www.flyifo.com/htmlpages/tifo.html)
Complete package with radio - $275
http://www.flyifo.com/htmlpages/ordertifo.html (http://www.flyifo.com/htmlpages/ordertifo.html)#
http://www.rcgroups.com/links/index.php?id=4117 (http://www.rcgroups.com/links/index.php?id=4117)
This should be stickied!......in fact, is there a way for it to automatically pop up and not go away until read completely upon first entering of the beginner's forum???? ;)
sobamaflyer (http://www.wattflyer.com/forums/member.php?u=1992) vbmenu_register("postmenu_39765", true);
There are some good stickies at the top of the forum now. Be sure you look them over. I post this kind of material all the time, depending on the questions asked as most new flyers have the same questions. So I develop these and evolve them over time.
Ask away. We are here to help.
Actually I was more intending that help for folks like the originator of this thread. You (AEAJR) should be commended for your helpful mass of information, I've been soaking it up for quite a while now :)
i have a super decathalon and i hav fond not a begginer plane like they said i was thinking the gws 300 slow stick complete package
How goes the flying? Did you get the Slow Stick?
Don Sims
Just wanted to add the Push-E-Cat a plane that is durable, built with EPP foam so it's bouncable, fairly easy to build, flies well, and has allowed many people learn to fly:
Since it is a pusher, you don't break as many props and if you build it light enough, you can catch thermals with it.
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NOVATION NOCTURN 25 and NOCTURN 49 MIDI CONTROLLERS
Novation is pleased to announce the launch of their brand new controller keyboard. The Nocturn Keyboard is based on the control surface of the hugely popular Nocturn. With the addition of 25 and 49 note keyboards, Nocturn's spacious controller layout has been adapted to a full control solution for DAW users, extending Novation's range of high-end controller keyboards to new levels of affordability.
The Nocturn Keyboard displays control information where you really need it: on your computer monitor. The Automap software graphically displays Nocturn Keyboard's entire control surface, enabling you to assign parameters by simply clicking on them. The controllers themselves also tell you what's happening: LED rings around the eight encoders show their current settings, while LEDs behind the 25 buttons show if they are on or off.
Nocturn Keyboard has been designed as a musical instrument as well as a control surface. The high-quality Fatar 'Fast Touch' keyboard mechanism, with velocity-sensitivity and aftertouch, allows for more expressive playing styles, suiting both stage and studio performance. There are separate pitch bend and modulation wheels, as well as eight velocity sensitive drum pads for sketching drum patterns and triggering samples.
Novation's Automap control software is now even more powerful and easy to use. It acts as a software interface for the control surface, visually showing you what software parameter is assigned to each control, exactly as it is laid out on the unit. You can also name each control, turning the GUI into a giant screen where all information is instantly displayed and updated. Automap's 'learn' function enables you to map parameters in your software plug-ins, straight to dials and buttons on the controller by simply clicking on a parameter, then touching the controller. There is no longer any need to sift through long lists of MIDI CC numbers. Automap also now has integrated HUI control, allowing instant hardware mixer control for all HUI compatible DAW's, such as Logic and Pro Tools.
High quality professional keyboard
• Velocity-sensitive, keyboard from Fatar, with assignable after-touch. The Nocturn Keyboard feels like playing an instrument rather than a computer peripheral.
Illuminated controls provide instant visual feedback
• Brightly lit 11 segment LED rings around the eight smooth encoders, and backlit buttons throughout provide instant visual feedback for every physical control.
Touch-sensitive encoders
• All 8 oversized encoders are touch sensitive, bringing up mapping information and allowing you to 'touch' in automation data on DAW's with a 'touch' mode.
Automap control Software
• Allows you to instantly 'learn' controllers to plug-ins. The GUI graphically displays Nocturn Keyboard's control surface on your computer monitor, enabling you to see exactly what is assigned to what, without using a tiny LCD screen.
8 Velocity-sensitive drumpads
• Nocturn Keyboard features 8 'softfeel' velocity sensitive drum pads. These can do more than just trigger notes and sketch drum patterns, all can be assigned to control software parameters.
Total of 33 MIDI assignable controls
• 8 trigger pads, 8 dials, 14 buttons, modulation wheel. Sustain and expression pedal control can also be added.
Speed Dial
• The 9th encoder is a unique 'Speed Dial' which allows you to instantly change the value of any parameter the cursor is pointing at, with no assignment needed whatsoever.
USB Powered
• Nocturn Keyboard is powered by USB saving valuable plug sockets. It can also be powered down without being unplugged, preserving battery power in laptops.


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The wife and I don't do a ton of BBQ'ing so instead of buying "the whole hog" and getting the larger unit, we just bought the Char Griller "Side Grill" and was wondering if someone could give me some tips on smoking ribs in the smaller unit? Thanks
Smoking Ribs in Char Griller Side Grill ONLY
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By the "side grill" i assume you mean the semi portable one that is comparable to the side fire box on the larger one. Best i could think of would be to build a small fire in the corner and monitor the temperature. The problems you are going to run into are that the area is so small that the temps you are going to get are going to be hotter than you want for smoking. There is not much room to work around in the side grill which is going to be the biggest issue but you never know what will work until you try it. Personally i think it wouldn't work as a smoker and would only be really good for grilling, you will experience much better results going with the larger one which i have had for a couple of years now. There are also other kinds of smokers out there like the electric ones (personally i don't like them) that can be smaller and may suit your needs better.
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Thanks SS,,,the more I research my little project, the more I'm coming to realize that. I'm hoping that by putting the ribs in a rack I can keep some of the more direct heat from cooking the meat too fast. Thanks for the response,,,,I'll keep checking.
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Maybe you could start them in the oven and finish them on a low fire with sauce on the grill
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It's extremely difficult to maintain a constant low temperature in it for an extended period of time without a lot of fuss.
I put charcoal in a tin can with holes in it, adding more charcoal as needed, but it's a pain in the butt!!
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You may have to cut the racks in 4 bone pieces and put them as far away from the fire as possible. I think that an 18" Uniflame charcoal grill might better suit you if you want ribs, I've cooked them on one before with good results. They're on closeout at my local WalMart for $10 right now, maybe you can get a deal in your area, too.


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Samsung makes a big deal about it. HTC won't stop talking about. Even LG and Sony tout it. All of the Android manufacturers trumpet the enhanced camera capabilities of their flagship phones, and for good reason: up until now, Google hasn't made it enough of a priority. But a "sources aware of Google's plans" tell Engadget that we should expect a shift in the coming months.
Google is apparently testing out its new camera application. It sports a new interface, a background-blurring effect for portrait shots (glamorous selfless, anyone?), and improved panorama and Photo Sphere modes. Google is also allegedly fixing issues with its stock camera's photo framing abilities and opening the camera API for third-party filters, which would allow Android developers to create custom effects specifically for the stock camera application.
None of this has been explicitly confirmed, but with Google I/O fast approaching, we could assume we'll hear more about it at the annual developers conference. That old adage, "the best camera is the one you have with you" rings especially true for smartphone users, and with companies like Apple and Nokia taking the cake for smartphone photography, Google probably wants consideration for it, too.
Engadget also notes that the new camera app will come as a separate app to help bypass the waiting period required by carriers and manufacturers to test Android OS updates. It'll be interesting to see if the app will exist alongside the brand-specific camera apps from HTC, Samsung, Sony, et al.


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Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) near Princeton will have three owls and an American kestrel for viewing and photographing during its Winterfest scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 4.
The activities will be conducted south of the old schoolhouse along Sherburne County Road 9, 5 1/2 miles west of Highway 169.
The three owls will be the great horned, barred and eastern screech owl. The American kestrel is North America's smallest falcon, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and is a very colorful bird.
All of the Winterfest activities are free and the sleigh rides will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Other planned activities are:
• snowshoeing (bring your own or borrow the refuge's)
• scavenger hunt
• information on wildlife, winter survival for animals and people, and info on bird feeding and animal tracks, with refuge biologists on hand to explain. Also planned are a scavenger hunt, junior duck stamp contest, nature crafts (making a pine cone bird feeder), bonfire, silent auction, access to the Friends of Sherburne gift shop and food concessions.
The food concessions will offer brat and hot dog lunch, refreshments and cookies.
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Changes to digital imaging, games, mobile and TV are on the list
Sony CEO Kazuo Hirai announced his "One Sony" approach today, which consists of a series of initiatives that aim
to turn the company around
Hirai, who became CEO starting April 1, has quite an agenda for the sinking ship he has inherited. He laid out five key ideas for transforming Sony's electronics business, including strengthening core businesses (digital imaging, games and mobile); turning around the television business; expanding business in emerging markets; creating new businesses and accelerating innovation, and realigning the business portfolio and optimizing resources.
Hirai announced previously that the three core pillars of Sony's business would be digital imaging, games and mobile. In today's "One Sony" presentation, he noted that he hopes to generate 70 percent of total sales and 85 percent of operating income for the entire business from these three pillars by fiscal year 2014 (FY14), which is the year ending March 31, 2015.
To break it down further, Sony hopes to leverage key digital imaging technologies like image sensors, lenses and signal processing via consumer products and has a total sales target of 1.5 trillion yen for the consumer, professional and image sensor businesses by FY14.
As far as games go, Sony will continue offering gaming experiences through its PlayStation hardware as well as the PlayStation Network, but plans to expand its catalog of downloadable game titles and subscription services. Sony hopes for one trillion yen and an operating income margin of 8 percent by FY14.
With mobile, Sony wants to pull its VAIO, smartphone and Sony Tablet businesses together to offer superior mobile devices that feature the Sony Entertainment Network. Sony is looking for sales of 1.8 trillion yen in FY14.
While the three core pillars remain the primary focus of the company, the TV business still holds a special place in Hirai's heart. He has said before that he wants to turn it around after years of consecutive losses, and even said he'll be directly running this unit himself.
correct the TV business
, Hirai plans to improve design engineering efficiency, reduce the number of models by 40 percent from FY11 to FY12, and enhance the quality of its BRAVIA LCD televisions with OLED and Crystal LED Displays. Hirai hopes to make the TV unit profitable by FY13 by reducing fixed business costs by 60 percent and operating costs by 30 percent from FY11 to FY13.
Other changes that Hirai plans to implement around the company is increased sales of electronics in emerging markets from 1.8 trillion yen in FY11 to 2.6 trillion yen in FY14; entry into the medical industry by creating medical equipment, targeting sales of 50 billion yen in FY14, and implementing overall restructuring costs of 75 billion yen in FY12.
By completing all of the above, Sony hopes to generate 6 trillion yen and operating income margin of 5 percent for its electronics business in FY14. It also hopes for sales of 8.5 trillion yen and operating income margin of over 5 percent for the Sony Group overall in FY14.
Sony could certainly use all the help it could get. One of its worst issues was the LCD TV business, which had eight years of consecutive losses. After
shaking up this unit
in 2011, Sony finally sold its 50 percent manufacturing stake to Samsung in their LCD joint venture called S-LCD Corporation.
In February,
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services confirmed an unfavorable outlook on
Sony's long-term corporate credit rating
where the
long-term corporate credit and senior unsecured debt ratings dropped from an "A-" to "BBB+."
To make matters worse, Sony then announced that it would
cut 6 percent of its global workforce
as soon as the end of 2012. It then announced that it expected an
annual net loss of $6.4 billion USD
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Do I have to take attendance for the high school?
As an ACC faculty, you are not required to do so. The school may devise a way to take attendance before or after class.
Do I have to report progress grades to the high school?
Without student consent this would be a FERPA violation. Schools receive grades from the Dual Credit office at the end of the semester for students who have consented.
What do I do if I don't have what I need in the classroom (supplies, media equipment, desks, etc)?
Start with your campus contact and if needed also contact your DC Specialist.
Who do I talk to if I feel a student needs to withdraw from the course?
Begin with the student and follow up with your DC Specialist to ensure appropriate withdrawal procedures and deadlines are met.
What if a student is in my class but not on my roster?
Notify your DC Specialist immediately so he/she can work with the school counselor to resolve the issue promptly.
Do I need to let anybody know if a student who is on my roster has not been coming to class or never showed?
It would be very helpful to share that with your DC Specialist so they can assist students with appropriate withdrawal procedures.
How do I work with parents or can I?
With a student's written consent or accompanied by the student, you may include a parent in your conversation with a student. These situations can be difficult so you can always cite FERPA.
Who do I contact if I'm not able to conduct class?
Please contact the Dual Credit office at 223-7355 to let us know. We will be happy to pass the information along to your high school. You can also contact them directly with their contact information listed on your faculty memo.
What happens if a class day falls on a high school holiday or staff development day? Does this mean class will be cancelled for that day?
All Dual Credit classes correspond with ACC's Academic Calendar. If a Dual Credit class at a high school falls on one of their holidays, high school administration is responsible for having the building open. Please contact the DC Specialist for the high school and we'll contact them immediately.
The classroom I use never has any white-board markers, do I have to buy them myself?
No, please contact the DC Specialist for your high school and we can make arrangements to have them available for you.
Where can I pick up my ACC mail?
The Dual Credit office will forward all mail that comes addressed to you to your ACC campus. If you do not have a campus mailbox, mail will be sent to your home address as listed in our system. If you would like us to redirect it elsewhere, please let us know.
What makes a student eligible for Dual Credit?
All Dual Credit students must be completed with their sophomore year of high school. They must meet the same TSI requirements as traditional students.
The high school counselor has asked me to take attendance each day, am I required to do so?
No, ACC faculty are not required to take attendance regardless of where they teach. A high school may send a high school representative to take attendance each day. However, you are not obligated to take attendance.


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I am an artist, a composer, a video gamer. I like to argue about everything. Not fight, but argue so that viewpoints can become alternate viewpoints. I guess at times I can be the devils advocate. But I also know when to shut the hell up.
I moved from Southern CA to Seattle in 2007 to fulfill a dream. I came here when I was in 7th grade on a field trip and promised myself I would live here by the time I was 30. This area felt more like home to me than anywhere else I have visited in my travels.
I can be shy until you speak to me. My head can sometimes be filled with useless knowledge. I tend to think out loud often, so if I say something quietly its because I am thinking to myself. I will always repeat back to you what I said. But I can't guarantee it will make sense to you.
I don't drive a car anymore since moving up here. I got tired of spending 1/3 of my life behind the wheel of a car feeling disconnected from the people around me. But I am thinking about maybe saving up some money and getting a car in the next year or so. We will see how things go later.
I don't lie and I don't like people who lie. I grew up having to fake everything about myself and my life to other people because of the religion I was raised in. So when I got out into the real world I worked long on hard on becoming and honest person with myself and the world around me. So I can spot a lie a mile away. So don't do it.
I am a night person and I hate waking up early. But I love to watch the sun rise. Especially after a night spent in a goth club. Or staying up all night having a great conversation with someone I care about.
I am Loyal, Creative, and Eccentric
I am working on building new relationships with new people and doing my best to maintain the ones I currently have.
I am trying to keep myself open to new ideas and possibilities without being short sided.
I am really just trying to live the best life I can, without being arrogant thinking I actually know what is right.
Oh I am also an artist of all expressions. And a musician. Piano mostly. And a composer of music. I started playing and writing music when I was about 4 years old. Its the only thing that keeps me sane sometimes.
And while it may be bad to admit this. I like to play video games. But it sucks sometimes because its hard for me to find games that I can play that are challenging. I tend to finish them to fast. And need a new one to complete. Its sad really. If I had any interest in game design it would never sell or get completed, because it would be to hard for most people to enjoy.
I have changed my appearance several times over the years so I can only assume it has always been something different.
Fav food has to be Philly Cheese steak - Awe who am I kidding I don't really have a favorite anything. The world has too much to offer me to start picking favorites. It would limit my options if I were to choose that direction of thought process.
Ok you know what fuck that. My favorite album of all time is NIN - The Downwrad Spiral. Because it speaks to me as if it was my life. The words of every song is my life. And if you don't understand the meaning then you you don't understand life!!!!
VNV Nation - Mozart - Bach -Billie Joel - Dream Theater - Morpheus Trip - SevenHurtz - Tool - Okenfold - The Crystal Method -
And the list goes on and on and on and on and on......
Portishead - Idiots behind the wheel - Rob Zombie - Pink Floyd -
oh od to many to list. It just goes on and on and on and on and on.
Infected Mushroom has recently become a fav.
My Sense of Humor
My Ability to Create something out of nothing
My Close Friends
My home
My heart
I think about a dream I had years ago. I met a women in my dream starring at me through a glass floor in my house. Like a twin soul that looked at me like she was looking in a mirror.
I still wonder if i will ever meet her for real.
Going to a party, club, game night at a friends house or hosting the party. (this is what I would like to do - Lately only the bottom two have been occurring)
Watching a movie after cooking dinner.
Cuddling with my 2 lovely cats.
Can balance the serious side of life and can find humor in everything.
Prefer a long conversation to watching TV. (Although there is nothing wrong with TV) I already watch too much of it to begin with.
Also i am not an A lister. So if you like me please message me
Feel that life always has more to offer than you could ever imagine. And are always looking for the next stage in your own self-evolution to grow and expand your awareness.
Have an artistic or creative side to you, and you must be open to new idea's and concepts.
If you have read this far and are still interested, please message me. Lets talk.


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Just Fillin'
By playtoniq
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"This game is one of those unexpected little gems glinting from the walls of the dingy cave known as the app store"
"I must come clean and admit that I was informed about Just Fillin' by my mom who is a recent iPhone convert, and I just had to get it after seeing how addicted she was to the game. I highly recommend this game to anyone with an iPhone, or an iPod Touch. You won't regret it!"
"Just Fillin' is one of those simple, frenetic games that seems to eat up so much of my time. It's simple to learn and very addictive"
"Just Fillin' is definitely one of those games that will drag you back time and time again"
"This physics-based bubble game is a good iPhone App for Just Fillin' time"
"Just Fillin' gives you the unadulterated good stuff: pure puzzle gameplay without any fuss or fringe"
"It plays really well and sits in that comfortable pocket where everything seems to have been tweaked just so"
What's everyone doing on their iPhone? Just Fillin'!
Just Fillin' is the best new game on the iTunes App Store, trust me.
Use your fingers to blow bubbles until the screen is filled up. But its not that easy. Vicious spikey balls are flying all over the screen, ready to burst your bubble.
Its an amazing physics and water simulation, Just Fillin' will keep you entertained and addicted for hours or just minutes.
Use advanced techniques like tilting and tossing bubbles to trap the spikeys and clear space to fill the screen. Compete against the world on our online leaderboard. Enjoy!
This version contains UNLIMITED levels, and an diabolical HARD mode. There are also no advertiser messages! (We may from time to time let you know about our other games though).
Check out our other Apps: Aqua Hoops and Aqua Baller.
***AUTOSAVE IS THERE! Several commenters have mentioned the lack of autosave. It is there! If you leave a game in progress, and relaunch the game, you will see a RESUME button on the lower right side of the intro screen. Tap it and you will pick up on the level you left with your previous score intact!
What's New in Version 1.4
- Bug fixes
- Fixed negative score bug
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Customer Reviews
Very addicting
This game is great! It is currently the beat 99 cents I have spent on the iPhone! Someone said it was too easy....... Say that when you get to level 50! I have got to level 60! At this point the game changes and you need a strategy to get the level completed. I do agree that maybe there should be some different items that pop the bubbles every so often. Also, you should get extra points for trapping two or more spike balls at the same time. Other than that, this is a great time passer!
I totally give this application 5 stars. It is so addicting!! When I first looked at it I thought it was going to be one of those dumb crashing apps but I was totally wrong!!! It's so much fun!!! I play it for hours and never get bored. Thank you for making such a great application!!!
Just got this game today and so far it is awsome! It is a very simple and addicting game. I love the physics too. I think you should maybe add some different things like different spikes. Some go faster and some go slower. Or add some cool backgrounds. Just a suggestion...
- $0.99
- Category: Games
- Updated: Nov 24, 2009
- Version: 1.4
- Size: 1.2 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Elias Mablekos
- © E.J. Mablekos, Inc. 2009
Compatibility: Requires iOS 2.2.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.


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* TSX down 32.14 points, or 0.25 percent, at 12,797.89 * Cyprus bailout spooks investors * Banks and energy stocks hardest hit; gold miners rise By Alastair Sharp TORONTO, March 18 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index slipped on Monday, weighed down by energy and financial shares, as skittish investors pulled back after Cyprus raced to revise a radical bailout plan that included a divisive tax on bank deposits. The euro zone struck a deal on Saturday to hand Cyprus a bailout worth 10 billion euros ($13 billion), but demanded depositors in its banks forfeit some money to stave off bankruptcy despite the risks of a wider bank run. The developments drove down global shares, the euro and oil prices, while safe-haven gold surged. "It's all Cyprus," said Fred Ketchen, director of equity trading at ScotiaMcLeod. "This will be, I hope, relatively short-lived but nevertheless it frightens everybody when you see a country that is not living within its means." The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 32.14 points, or 0.25 percent, at 12,797.89 by mid-morning, after falling further in early trade. Energy stocks fell sharply as the price of crude slipped $2, with Suncor Energy down 1.3 percent to C$31.27. Banks were also among the biggest decliners, with Bank of Nova Scotia off 0.5 percent at C$60.05 and Toronto Dominion Bank down 0.2 percent at C$84.84. "I certainly don't think Canadian banks are all of a sudden going to find themselves in the same spot," Ketchen said. "However, it's more a reaction to the overall influence that Cyprus is having on the psychology of the market." Gold hit a two-week high as its safe haven properties proved alluring, helping Canada's long-suffering gold miners offset some of the broader losses. Barrick Gold Corp rose 1.5 percent to C$29.65 and Goldcorp Inc gained 1.1 percent to C$33.51.


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How do the police carry out a 'hard stop'?
Mark Duggan, whose death sparked riots in England in 2011, was lawfully killed, an inquest jury has said by a majority of 8 to 2.
The 29-year-old was killed in August 2011 in Tottenham, north London, after police stopped a taxi in which he was travelling.
Using footage from a training exercise conducted by the National Crime Agency, the BBC's Danny Shaw explains how police conduct a hard stop - which was the kind of tactic used when Mark Duggan was pulled over.
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Pat Bagley's March 13 cartoon showed the budget proposed by heartless House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., cutting up the "little people" with the ax of "tax cuts for the rich." When will the so-called little people start voting these puppets of the rich out of office?
Maybe when members of the American middle class have finally had enough crap shoved down their throats they will wake up and vote these clowns out of office, and then we can start to repair the damage they have done.
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It wasn't the time that Eli Oftedal wanted, but it is the one the Rowland Hall sophomore would take.
The 800-meter specialist for the Winged Lions secured the Class 2A state championship last Saturday, but the time he ran at the BYU Invitational was the standard he was trying to best.
Best by a hundredth of a second.
"I felt like I ran well and expected to do well," Oftedal said. "I was just hoping to get that state record."
Oftedal finished at 1 minute, 57.25 seconds for his first state title in the 800 and secured a second title in the 1,600 by crossing the line in 4:29.83.
His father and coach, Mark, has been a lifelong runner, and Eli is following in his footsteps. Eli, who began his running career when he was 10, has been upping his mileage and working on his form to lower his times. The 20 miles a week he trains are broken into small chunks, which he charges through. The philosophy is simple low mileage at breakneck speeds.
"It helped prepare me for state," Eli said. "I'm looking forward to this summer to really up the mileage."
Teammate Emily Sundquist also earned top honors. She destroyed the 3,200 field with a time of 11:40.37, beating the second-place finisher by more than 10 seconds. She also won the 1,600 (5:17.17).
"She is completely committed to the sport," coach Oftedal said. "She is very coachable, listened to tactical advice and constantly asked what she can do to improve."
With aspirations to run at the college level, Sundquist practices the low-mileage, high-speed approach. It has given her a confidence that allows her to outkick opponents and run the race that she has planned.
"Even though she maintains a pretty humble approach, Emily always knows what she needs to do to succeed," coach Oftedal said. "She is able to keep her composure and seems to be able to run her own race."


text: When we were kids, we always wanted to play with our holiday gifts immediately after opening them. As adults, we\u0027re no different—especially when it comes to fun kitchen toys. If you\u0027re like us and got some heavy-duty cookware or helpful accessories (think KitchenAid mixers, Le Creuset dutch ovens, mandolines, nice knives, food processors, truffles, etc.), you might be so excited that you don\u0027t know where to start. Don\u0027t worry—we\u0027re here to help. Here are some recipes that will let you use your new cooking toys to their fullest capacity.


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If I use member function to modify members like combine, I dont change anything, class works as I wrote it and I am free to implement the member in the class however I want. So which would you rather do in a large class?
|PLEASE don't argue in this thread. Use email then tell the OP what his answer is.
|I just don't like bickering. :)
I just don't like bickering. :)
So don't read it. Asking everybody else to change the way they use the forum to match what you personally do or don't like is pretty damn selfish.
They're useful and informative for other people learning C++, and other experts can weigh in with their own advice and experience.
|Sorry if you feel that way. I tried to search for a answer to a problem I had and looked here. I read the OP's question, and then read a two page discussion about stuff that was not completly relevant. He just wanted to know what his problem was.
I don't understand half of what you are saying, and don't see how much of it is relevant. I just wanted an answer to the OP's Q. What I got is a two page discussion over something else.
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When you graduate High school make sure you start on your financial aid is completed ahead of time that way you'll be in better position to get money for school.
Schedule classes way ahead of time and get your books before school starts.
Make sure you keep track of your homework. Get a planner to keep track of due dates and test.
Make sure also you have a backup plan when you have trouble in your classes it will help in the long run.


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SHOCKING: DeSean Jackson Signs New Football Contract With Redskins!
DeSean Jackson signed a two-year contract with The Redskins worth $16M!
This is a shocking decision for fans and for some critiques because Jackson used to play for the opposing team, The Eagles.
Many spectators question if Redskins overpaid DeSean to join their team while others find that it was a fair contract deal.
What do you all think? Holla at me in the comments! #CLUEspn
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Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated the number of engineers Apple needs to support factory workers.
Apple chief executive Tim Cook said that the company will start production for one Mac line in the United States — rather than China — starting next year, according to two new interviews.
Cook, in an interview posted online today with Bloomberg Businessweek and one with NBC's Rock Center slated to air tonight, said that the company has been working to bring some of the production work on its Mac line to the United States in 2013.
In the Bloomberg interview, Cook said that Apple is investing more than $100 million to start the effort. He also noted that the glass for the iPhone and iPad are made in Kentucky. The processors for those devices also are made in the United States.
Cook also touched on the company's efforts to improve working conditions in China through its partnership with Foxconn. He added that Apple is doing much more extensive research into its own supply line.
"We're back to the mines," he said. "We're going all the way, not just at the first layer. And in addition to that, we've chosen to be incredibly transparent with it. I invite everyone to copy us."
In a separate interview, NBC News anchor Brian Williams asked Cook what would happen, hypothetically, if Apple had to move all its production to the United States
"Honestly, it's not so much about price, it's the the skills, etc. Over time, there are skills that are associated with manufacturing that have left the U.S. Not necessarily people, but the education system stopped producing them. It's a concerted effort to get them back," Cook said.
Williams asked how the United States could get back those skill sets to encourage more companies to produce their products here.
Replied Cook: "I think this is a really good, another step for us. And the consumer electronics world was really never here. So it's not a matter of bringing it back, it's a matter of starting it here."
Cook did not specify which Mac line would be partially produced in the United States.
The exchanges echo a conversation between Apple's late co-founder Steve Jobs and President Obama, detailed Walter Isaacson's Jobs biography. Jobs once told Obama that some low-wage, low-skill manufacturing jobs "aren't coming back" to the United States and that Apple needs 30,000 engineers on site to support 700,000 factory workers in China.
"You can't find that many in America to hire," Jobs said. "If you could educate those engineers, we could move more manufacturing plants here," according to the biography.
The president seemed to reference that conversation in the second presidential debate in October. In response to a question about outsourcing of manufacturing jobs, he said, "There are some jobs that are not going to come back. If we're not training engineers to make sure that they are equipped here in this country. Then companies won't come here."
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