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This document was superseded on 01/23/12 by the memo "Management of Emergency Relief Funds"
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
|INFORMATION: Advancing Projects During Emergency Relief (ER) Program Funding Shortages
|August 15, 1997
|Chief, Federal-Aid and Design Division
|In Reply
Refer to:
|Regional Administrators
On several recent occasions, the great number of eligible disasters under the ER program have exhausted available ER funding sources. When this occurs, we have been unable to allocate ER funding to the States to cover either additional funding needs on previously approved ER events or funding needs for new disaster requests awaiting action by the Administrator. To lessen the impact of this ER program funding shortfall in the past, we have been able to borrow funds from other Headquarters' controlled accounts; however, this alternative is becoming less effective as the backlog of ER funding needs has significantly increased and the funding potentially available for borrowing from these other accounts has diminished. As a result, ER funding requests received in Headquarters may be held for some time, while we wait for Congress to replenish the ER accounts through a supplemental appropriation.
Recognizing that quick congressional action is not always possible in today's Federal budgetary climate, we have discussed with various division and region offices options that could be used to fund or advance ER projects on an interim basis. The purpose of this memorandum is to share these options with all field offices.
Previously Approved ER Events
For an event that the Administrator has previously found eligible for ER funding, requests to fund additional work under that event could be handled under one, or some combination, of the following:
Option 1 - Use unobligated ER funds from other ER events in the State
This option could be available to a State that has had several on-going ER events that have previously received ER funding. Although we allocate ER funds to a State based on funding requests for a specific event, in most instances we do not object to using unobligated ER funds from one previously approved event to cover additional ER needs on another previously approved event. The only time this would not be acceptable is when an ER funding source is limited by law to a specific event. For the most part, our ER funding sources are available for any ER event. For example, ER funding identified by appropriation codes 098, 09G, 09L, 09N and 09Q can be used on any approved ER event.
For your information, we do not track the amount of ER funding used on a specific event through the fund allocation process. Instead, we track ER funding used on a specific event through obligations shown in the Fiscal Management Information System (FMIS). Therefore, it is important that, regardless of funding source used for an event, the appropriate disaster code, as assigned by Headquarters for the event, be entered in the FMIS (see the Emergency Relief Manual, pages 30 and 31, for a discussion on the disaster code numbering).
Option 2 - Use regular Federal-aid highway funds
Regular Federal-aid highway funds, appropriate for the type of Federal-aid highway (NHS or STP), could be used. Regular Federal-aid funds would need to be obligated in accordance with the obligation limitation requirements in effect. For example, if STP funds were used, obligation of the STP funds would require use of a like amount of obligation limitation; however, if minimum allocation funds were used, currently this funding source is not subject to obligation limitation. The Federal share would be that appropriate for the ER work being authorized. For an authorization under this option, the letter of authorization should indicate that the project will be converted to ER funding when ER funding became available, at which time the regular Federal-aid funding, and the accompanying obligation limitation, would be released from the project
This option could be used for both emergency repairs to restore essential traffic as well as permanent repairs. An advantage of this option is that it allows for immediate Federal reimbursement for costs that are being incurred. Further, it provides a means of securing FHWA authorization of the permanent repair activities so that they may proceed. A disadvantage is that use of regular Federal-aid funding sources (except minimum allocation under current law) will require the use of obligation limitation until the project can be converted to ER funding.
Option 3 - Use advance construction (AC)
Although 23 U.S.C. 115 does not contain authority to advance construct ER funds, it does designate several Federal-aid funding sources that can be advance constructed. When a project is advance constructed under Section 115, at the time the project is converted to a regular Federal-aid project, the Federal-aid funding source used at conversion can be any funding source eligible for that specific project activity. Thus, a project advance constructed under one of the funding sources designated in Section 115 could later be converted using ER funds. For example, an ER type project could be authorized as an advance construction STP project, and then, when ER funding becomes available, the project could be converted to ER funding. An authorization under this option should be made following the general guidance for advance construction of Federal-aid projects established in Mr. Kane's May 17, 1996, memorandum to the regions (Subject: Innovative Finance Provisions of the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995). It is also recommended that the letter of authorization indicate the State's intent to convert to ER funds.
This option could be used in those instances where there is a need for prior FHWA authorization of permanent repair work. An advantage of this option is that it provides a means of securing FHWA authorization of the permanent repair activities so that they may proceed. Further, it does not use obligation limitation. A disadvantage is that a State must have adequate funding resources of its own to proceed with the project until it can be converted to ER funding.
ER Events Awaiting an Administrator Finding
When a potential ER event has occurred, the State is empowered to immediately undertake emergency repairs to restore essential traffic service and to prevent further damage to Federal-aid highway facilities. Properly documented costs will later be reimbursed once the FHWA Administrator makes a formal finding that the event qualifies for funding under the ER program.
However, we realize that circumstances may arise where a delay in the Administrator making a formal finding can cause a delay in the orderly progression of both temporary and permanent repairs. When this occurs, it may be possible to proceed with ER activities using either Options 2 or 3, as discussed in the previous section, subject to the following requirements:
- The State's formal request for ER funding, along with an acceptable field office report or field office endorsement, as appropriate, has been submitted to Headquarters. My February 18, 1997, memorandum to you (Subject: Emergency Relief Applications) discusses various methods for developing State requests.
- My staff managing the ER program has reviewed the ER request and recommends that it be approved, subject to any questionable or ineligible ER activities.
- A FHWA letter of authorization under Options 2 or 3 would be conditioned that any use of ER funding on the project is subject to the Administrator making a formal finding that the event qualifies for funding under the ER program.
It is envisioned that the use of Options 2 or 3 would be limited to specific events where the delay in securing a formal finding is lengthy and is delaying repair efforts. Prior to the division authorizing any work before the Administrator's finding, please coordinate with my office.
Use of Option 1, as discussed in the previous section, is not acceptable in these situations where there is a delay in the Administrator making a formal finding. Under no circumstances can ER funding from any source be used on an event until the Administrator's finding has been made.
General Comments
In any of the above cases where permanent ER repairs are being authorized using regular Federal-aid highway funds or the advance construction process, prior to this authorization, it is highly recommended that the division office review the activities being funded to ensure that they are eligible for ER funding. In other words, it is desirable to resolve concerns regarding eligibility of project features prior to the feature being constructed.
Questions concerning this memorandum should be directed to Mr. Mohan Pillay, 202-366-4655, or Mr. Jim Overton, 202-366-4653, of my staff.
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(2) A drug addict or alcoholic regularly participating in a drug or alcohol treatment and rehabilitation program as described in §D of this regulation;
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(4) An individual in a shelter for battered women and children operated by a nonprofit public or private agency as described in §E of this regulation; or
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(2) The local department shall certify residents of drug and alcoholic treatment centers through an authorized representative who is an employee of the center.
E. Shelters for Battered Women and Children.
(1) A shelter resident who left a certified household containing the abuser may apply for and be certified for the Program as a separate household.
(2) A local department shall:
(a) Certify shelter residents who apply as separate households on the basis of the resident's income, resources, and the expenses for which the resident is responsible without regard to the income and resources of the former household; and
(b) Consider jointly held resources as inaccessible.
F. Residents of Public or Private Nonprofit Shelters for the Homeless.
(1) An individual who resides in a shelter for the homeless is entitled to apply for and, if eligible, receive Program benefits.
(2) The homeless shelter may not require a resident of the homeless shelter to surrender Program benefits to the shelter.
(3) The use of Program benefits to purchase prepared meals from public or private nonprofit homeless meal providers shall be voluntary.


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I love to make you angry
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my love!
my heart!
my soul!
Love you always
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I understand only one thing.. He/she means so much to you and therefore you are great in sharing that bond of love. (Report) Reply
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Q: Your brochures highlight your ability to pass signals through your slip rings. Don't most slip rings pass signals? How are yours different in that respect?
A: The most basic slip ring design can pass power. We can handle audio, video, DC power, AC power, temperature sensors, heaters, high voltage, strain gauges, digital data and control signals to name a few. To successfully pass high speed that requires a much more sophisticated design than just transmitting power. Moog slip rings successfully transmit the broadest band frequency transmission - from DC to gigahertz - with absolute data integrity.
Q: In Slip Ring terminology, how is a "circuit" defined?
A: Confusion has arisen because different industries define the term in different manners. We refer to a circuit as a single conducting path through the slip ring. If there is a return path or ground, that is a separate circuit. Circuit, ring and way are synonymous.
Q: When would I use slip rings separates, as opposed to a capsule?
A: A separate can sometimes accommodate size constraints or cost limitations better than a capsule. It also allows you to mate the rotor and stator in your own system, if you desire. Our slip ring engineers can offer their years of expertise to you as you decide which approach is better for your design.
Q: Why should I choose precious metal over mercury contacts?
A: The primary reason is safety. Mercury is, of course, a toxic substance, so if your application involves food manufacturing or processing, pharmaceutical equipment, or any other use where contamination could be a serious threat, your choice should be precious metal contacts. Leakage of the mercury and the resultant contamination could be extremely serious.
Q: It sounds like a slip ring is a neat solution in a lot of designs, but I need a device for limited, not continuous, rotation. What is my alternative?
A: Your best bet is a Poly-Twist™ or twist capsule, a reliable slip ring substitute for limited rotation applications - up to 1-1/2 turns of rotational freedom. It resembles a miniature slip ring assembly in size and appearance and provides a self-contained, no-sliding contact rotary interface using flexible circuit tapes for those applications where continuous rotation is not required. Poly-Twists feature low torque, no noise and a very long performance life. We've developed very large Poly-Twists as well as miniature twist-cap assemblies.
Q: Slip rings come in a lot of different shapes and sizes. Is there a performance difference between pancake and drum shape?
A: Although we've designed some excellent pancake slip rings, our expertise has shown that a drum design is more cost effective and performs better than a pancake design. A pancake slip ring usually has: greater weight and volume for the same circuits, greater capacitance and crosstalk, greater brush wear and more readily collects wear debris on its vertical axis. However, a pancake offers reduced axial length for the number of circuits. So the decision to use a pancake is usually due to the size and shape of the envelope with which you're working.
Q: A slip ring seems to be called a lot of different names - rotary electrical interface, commutator, collector, swivel, and rotary joint are a few that I've heard. If they're all the same thing, why are so many names used? I wish you guys would make up your minds - it's confusing!
A: Alas, you are correct. And it is confusing. We've consistently called them slip rings for the 46 years that we've been designing and manufacturing them. We've noted that some other slip ring manufacturers, technical and industrial publications, and engineering textbooks sometimes use other names. Our goal is that with consistent repetition, slip ring will become the standard term for the device.


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ive been busy as shit lately which sucks... i have off for next 2-3 weeks so ill be able to draw more
bill- i love making characters into balloons
ive been busy as shit lately which sucks... i have off for next 2-3 weeks so ill be able to draw more
bill- i love making characters into balloons
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some new shit
where everyone at?
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Damn im likin the bottom one! keep it up!
no offence toke... but i'm not sure you can pull off any off that " creepy weird looking guy " style... if that makes any sense.
shake that char.... is sick keep it up
yp einsamkeit are you german you lonley fucker
Actually colored a character this time-
what colors whould you choose, black and white? lol, just joking.
You are getting there, reminds me of something off of that old tv show, rockos modern life. Haha, looks good.
toke that last post reminds me of one of the many art styles daniel johnston went through.. look up his artwork... and also theres a street artist in SF who has a very resebling style named DAVe hes on myspace so check that out too.. i think it will help you develop your stlye alot...
Remember tech add dimesion, when you look at things artistically you wanna see shapes and there are three main shapes to a turtle, the head, the shell, and the legs
I like his shirt
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visit my flickr:Originally Posted by poler
im 15, i turn 16 in may and ive only been drawing since december, but your right this is the last one i upload for a while, ive been a lil lazy cause i havent been feeling too well
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more comin soon... the first pic consists of sketches I did three years ago... I got most of my influences from these crits I made even when I wasn't actually writing.
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text: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until May 14, 2012, to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Nevsun Resources Ltd. ("Nevsun" or "Company") (AMEX: NSU), if they purchased the Company's common stock during the period between March 31, 2011 through February 6, 2012, inclusive (the "Class Period"). What You May Do If you purchased shares of Nevsun and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner, Lewis Kahn ( firstname.lastname@example.com), toll free, 877-515-1850, or via cell phone any time at 504-301-7900, or KSF Director of Client Relations, Neil Rothstein, Esq. ( email@example.com), toll free at 877-694-9510, or via cell phone any time at 330-860-4092. About the Lawsuit Nevsun and certain of its senior executives are charged with issuing a series of materially false and misleading statements, during the Class Period, in violation of federal securities laws. On February 7, 2012, Nevsun's common shares closed at $4.40 per share, a decline of nearly 31% on heavy volume, after the Company disclosed that it had materially overstated gold reserves at its Bisha Mine by 30-35%, and that Nevsun would be forced to restate its proven reserves. About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, Charles C. Foti, Jr., and other lawyers with significant experience litigating complex securities class actions nationwide on behalf of both institutional and individual shareholders, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.


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be informed about the news that affects the Thames Valley District School
Board. Teachers and other Board staff members need to be informed too. This
section of the Thames Valley web site includes news sources that provide
information on the Board's events, activities and issues related to public
In this section you will find the Board's News Releases that outline issues affecting Thames Valley. This section also includes our system newsletter, Links. The newsletter highlights event, activities and accomplishments of our students and staff.
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In my free time, I love being outdoors especially running, golfing, rollerblading and when the weather permits, I like to spend as much time as possible near water or on a patio. I also just like relaxing with friends, playing and watching sports, movies, board games/ cards, and searching for the best Bloody Mary in the Twin Cities.
I guess I'm just looking for someone that has similar interests but can show me new things. He also has to be able to laugh at himself and make me laugh once in a while.
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Following a loss at Mississippi State, Georgia's offense scored 48 first half points en route to an 84-63 victory over Ole Miss on Sunday.
Georgia (16-7, 4-6 SEC) put itself in good position early Sunday as the Lady Bulldogs shot 67 percent from the field in the game's first five minutes to gain a quick 12-6 lead over visiting Ole Miss (10-15, 1-10 SEC).
"I think it got everybody moving," Georgia head coach Andy Landers said. "I think the way the game started just got everybody excited and moving, and wanting to be aggressive defensively because they could see that if we could turn them over we could get to the rim on them on the other end."
The Lady Dogs' 84 points marked a new single-game high in SEC play this season, topping their previous total of 70, which they scored in an 85-70 loss to Tennessee on Jan. 5.
"We just took what they gave us; passed up a couple of open shots to hit another one," junior guard Erika Ford said. "(We) just moved the ball really well."
Ford finished the game with a team-high 16 points and managed to find the open player for an assist on three occasions. Ford, who Landers said has struggled emotionally in the past, got the job done on Sunday.
"She's really matured in that regard," Landers said. "I think she knows what she's capable of doing, and I don't think she's satisfied with this, but she also probably understands that every night's not going to be Christmas."
Ole Miss gave what may have been its most valiant effort by pulling within five points of the Lady Bulldogs with just over 13 minutes remaining in the first half, but Georgia's offense proved to be a little too overpowering for the Rebels.
With 11:30 remaining in the first half, Ford capitalized on a drive to the basket by finishing a layup while drawing the shooting foul. The old fashioned three-point play put Georgia up 21-14.
"We executed really well tonight," Ford said. "We focused on it in practice and we just came out today and hit some shots."
Later in the half, Georgia's defense made one of its first memorable stands of the game when it forced an Ole Miss turnover as Valencia McFarland committed a five-second violation.
McFarland was held to 14 points on Sunday, but Landers said she could have easily ended up with more had the defense not stepped up to the challenge of stopping her.
Just minutes later, Georgia freshman Halle Washington asserted her dominance by blocking Ole Miss' Danielle McCray on a layup attempt. Washington, a freshman forward from Bossier City, La., tied her single game career-high block total of three in the win over Ole Miss.
Georgia clearly wasn't afraid to play physically on Sunday, as sophomore Shacobia Barbee demonstrated by stepping over to draw an offensive foul on Ole Miss's Tia Faleru on an uncontrolled drive to the basket.
Faleru, who led Ole Miss in points per game with an average of 16.7 prior to Sunday, was held to just four in Georgia's win.
"You've got to be pleased with that because Faleru is one of the top scorers in the conference, and to affect her the way we did today was definitely impressive," Landers said. "We didn't want her to go off and get her's, and we didn't want McFarland in there pulling up and floating."
The Lady Dogs' defensive dominance translated to offensive success on the other end of the floor.
With just over 5:30 to play in the first half, Georgia senior Khaalidah Miller found sophomore Marjorie Butler for a 3-pointer from the left wing to put the Lady Dogs ahead of the Rebels 32-18. Miller tied her career-high, single-game assist total of six in Sunday's game.
"I think we did really well in getting out and running in transition," Miller said. "We had a lot of transition points tonight."
Georgia's unselfish play continued as junior forward Krista Donald found sophomore Tiaria Griffin open in the left corner for a 3, which put the Lady Dogs up 40-26 with just under 1:20 left to play in the half.
The 3s continued to fall for Georgia until the buzzer sounded to signal the end of the first half. In fact, Ford had to knock down one more right before the Lady Dogs entered the locker room with a 48-29 halftime lead. One pass from Barbee was all the
junior guard needed to drill a long-distance 3 at the buzzer.
"They really did do a nice job," Landers said. "When we did set up they executed very, very well. That first half, offensively, was impressive."
Georgia gained enough momentum before the half to carry the Lady Dogs through the remainder of the game.
Ole Miss, however, didn't let up as it fell behind. McFarland found Amber Singletary for 3 to pull within 21 of the Lady Dogs. Georgia's defense was resilient, though. Beyond the arc would be Ole Miss' best chance to cut Georgia's lead, due to the fact the Lady Dogs' defense had the paint locked down.
"That's something we tried to key in on going into the game," Miller said. "They're five man (Faleru) is really good. She's one of the top scorers in the SEC and she only had four points tonight, so that shows how well our post players did guarding her."
The Lady Dogs will be back in action on Thursday night as they tip off against Texas A&M at 8 in College Station.


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The Dilli Haat Indian Craft Bazaar will bring crafts, food and live music from across India, to Trafalgar Square.
In Delhi it is a centre for arts, crafts and cuisine, and was set up so craftspeople could sell to tourists.
London is home to Europe's largest Indian community and the Delhi government wants to promote India as a place to visit.
Mr Avinder Singh Lovely, Delhi's minister of tourism, said the market was part of an "ongoing cultural exchange between the two cities, with the aim of increasing awareness about India's rich crafts tradition".
Among items on sale will be wood carvings from Tamil Nadu and shawls from Kashmir, as well as traditional Indian arts and crafts.
The event has been co-organised by the Delhi Government and the Mayor of London.
London mayor Ken Livingstone said the two capitals shared "economic, cultural and social ties". "We buy each other's goods and services and invest in each other's businesses and markets," he said.
"There is a thriving exchange of tourists between our countries.
"Dilli Haat will offer Londoners a wonderful display of the vibrancy and diversity of India's arts and crafts."
Dilli Haat London takes place on Saturday and Sunday from 1100 BST and 2000 BST.


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Open Mic Night | Shirlington | August 12, 2013 | Hosted Angelique Palmer featuring Tafisha Edwards
Busboys and Poets
Monday, August 12, 2013 at 8:00 PM (EDT)
Tickets purchased in store are cash ONLY - $5
Monday Night Open Mic! A Busboys and Poetry Event For two hours audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week.
Angelique Palmer is a writer first. Her pieces range from erotica to eclectic- focusing mostly on family, love, addiction and recovery. She is the author of four chapbooks & recorded two poetry cd's. After hosting Silent Treatment Entertainment's weekly open mic, "Spirits and Lyrics" in Manassas for nearly three years she created their Lock'd & Loaded Cash Slam. Beltway Poetry Slam's 2011 Newbie Slam Champion, she competes nationally and locally, going to the Final Stage at Slam Richmond for the second season in a row. On the road she doesn't make friends, she enlarges her family with features in New Jersey, Ohio, Colorado, and Minnesota. A Creative Writing graduate from Florida State University, she was (re)born and raised on the Literary Café & Poetry Lounge stage- studying with the late Will "Da Real One" Bell. She tries really hard, but she cannot say funny things about herself. She wrote this
Tafisha Edwards is a Guyanese Canadian poet, Cave Canem fellow, Jiminez-Porter Writers House graduate, one of the contributing editors for Kweli Journal, and an unapologetic glamourpuss. She lives and works in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area after earning her B.A. in Journalism from the University of Maryland College Park. You can find her work in Toe Good Poetry, Stylus, and three editions of Out Loud and the upcoming issue of Vinyl Poetry. She won first place in the Prince George's Write-a-Book Contest for fiction two years in a row (2005-2006, 2006-2007) and poetry 2007-2008. You can find her in between bookshelves, on a bus to Brooklyn, or somewhere between Takoma Park and U Street.
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Busboys and Poets is a community where racial and cultural connections are consciously uplifted...a place to take a deliberate pause and feed your mind, body and soul...a space for art, culture and politics to intentionally collide...we believe that by creating such a space we can inspire social change and begin to transform our community and the world.
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Fellowship Training Programme
The Fellowship Training Programme was Irish Aid's first scholarship programme, begun in 1974. Since that time, it has brought suitably qualified candidates from developing countries to undertake Masters degrees at universities and colleges in Ireland, with further students supported for similar courses in their own region.
Awards are made in fields such as development studies, rural development, health care, education and law with the aim of supporting and enhancing the contribution recipients can make to Irish Aid's partner organisations. Fellowship eligibility requirements aim to ensure close alignment with Irish Aid's programmatic approach.
The scholarship award covers course fees, required flights, accommodation (for out of country study), monthly allowances, insurance and other incidental expenses. Eligible Masters programmes in Ireland commence in the period August to September each year and, depending on the course, scholarships will run for between 10 and 16 months.
Relevant Masters programmes in Ireland and regionally. A directory listing all eligible courses for study in Ireland is available to applicants, covering programmes in up to 12 subject areas (some variations by country apply).
Applications for 2018-19 fellowships will open in September 2017.
To be eligible, applicants must
- be a citizen of one of the partner countries named above and be residing in that country.
- be employed by and supported in their application by an Irish Aid partner organisation.
- have a minimum of three years relevant work experience.
- be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to the development of their home country have identified up to two relevant and eligible Taught Masters or Postgraduate Diploma courses in Ireland or within their own region.
- be able to take up the fellowship in the academic year for which it is offered.
- provide a letter from their employer granting study leave for the duration of the fellowship and guaranteeing that they will be able to return to an equivalent position in the organisation at the end of the fellowship period.
- apply using the correct application form and by the stated deadline.
For study in Ireland, applicants must also
- be able to demonstrate skills in academic English by achieving an appropriate score on a recognised test (IELTS 6.5)
- nominate courses marked as applicable for their home country from the directory of eligible courses.
Note: Application for the Irish Aid Fellowship Training Programme is by invitation, not open call. Irish Embassies and Missions begin inviting applications from partner organisations and Ministries in September of each year.
Please contact your nearest Embassy of Ireland / Mission for further information on the Fellowship Training Programme.
Embassy of Ireland contact information by country: Cambodia (via embassy in Vietnam), Ethiopia, Lesotho (via embassy in South Africa), Liberia (via embassy in Sierra Leone), Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar (via embassy in Vietnam), Palestine, Rwanda (via embassy in Uganda), Sierra Leone, Uganda, Vietnam, Zambia, Zimbabwe (via embassy in South Africa).
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Lynn University hires marketing director with global experience
Published Aug. 19, 2014
Stephanie Brown joined Lynn University this June as the director of marketing and communication. Brown has nearly 10 years of domestic and international agency experience. In her latest role as senior director at FTI Consulting in Brussels, Belgium, Brown advised organizations—from Fortune 500 companies to smaller international trade organizations—through a variety of communications needs including re-branding, positioning, crises and change communications.
"Lynn's international student population and commitment to redefining teaching and learning is tangible," says Brown. "I witness on a daily basis a degree of innovation that larger schools wish they could achieve, and I look forward to helping communicate those. In just one example, Lynn's iPad initiative is saving students up to 97 percent the traditional cost of new text books—that's hundreds of dollars every year—and there's more where that came from."
Brown's addition to the university highlights a wider higher education industry trend to continually adopt corporate business practices in every-day operations. In fact, just last year Lynn welcomed global marketing expert Sherrie Weldon to the team. Weldon today is Lynn's first chief marketing officer.
"Lynn is at a pivotal moment in its evolution," says Weldon. "Stephanie is a great fit because she is a planner and an achiever. She has a strong bias for action that aligns with Lynn's entrepreneurial spirit and will help the university continuously adapt for the future."
At Lynn, Brown's ongoing responsibilities include managing internal, external, multimedia and crisis communications initiatives that support the university's mission and vision. Since joining the team, Brown has helped Weldon launch the university's new brand and the Lynn Fighting Knights sponsor local NBC affiliate WPTV-TV's August 16 Back to School Expo.
Considering her varied agency background, Brown can comment on a range of topics including branding and positioning, internal and external communications, and strategic messaging and communications including change management and crisis preparedness.


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A famous Iranian cleric said during one of his sermons: "The idea of flying originated with the prophet Solomon, not the Wright brothers."
Another famous cleric discovered that other prophets have done notable things as well.
Adam: He was the first man who never thought that other women are more beautiful than his wife.
Eve: She was the first woman who was sure that her husband does not cheat.
Cain: He was the first producer of horror thrillers and the great grandfather of Hitchcock who, because special effects had not been invented yet, literally killed his brother.
Abel: He was the first actor in horror and suspense thrillers who was killed on the set.
Enoch: He spoke seventy-two languages and was the founder of TOEFL and IELTS language proficiency tests.
Noah: He was the founder of the first shipping company and the first person to build a portable zoo and aquarium.
Abraham: He was the first person who used an axe to inform the public.
Ishmael: He was the first founder of a non-profit cattle farm to oppose the death penalty.
Isaac: He was Abraham's first official ambassador to Israel and the first founder of consulates and embassies.
Lut: He was the first founder of a special police division to fight moral turpitude among boys. He did not succeed.
Jacob: He was the father of the first handsome person in history. He was also the first person to discover the meaning of advice.
Job: He was the inventor of the waiting room and the first person to compile a waiting list.
Aaron: He was a good public speaker and spoke on Moses's behalf. He was the first official spokesperson in history.
David: He was the first pop singer in history to receive an official permit from God to hold a concert.
Solomon: He was the founder of airline industry, and the first skyscraper mogul in the first Middle East.
Jonah: He was the inventor of the first bio-friendly submarine without the help of foreign experts.
Joseph: He was the great grandfather of George Clooney, first person to hold a bachelor party and the organizer of the first fashion show.
I can't remember anymore no matter how hard I try. You try to come up with the rest.
Moral conclusion: From 124 thousand prophets, only 25 have been identified by name. The rest were killed by their followers. How do we expect God to succeed in saving humanity from darkness?


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The pre-seminary adviser will help majors and minors design undergraduate programs that will prepare them for further study in theological seminaries and university divinity schools. Academic counseling of students takes place within guidelines provided by the American Association of Theological Schools. The department offers rich opportunities for the study of the history, content and interpretation of the Bible; historical and modern theology; particular religious traditions and cross-cultural topics in religious studies. Class assignments require students to think critically about a variety of theological and ethical issues; to read original, classical expressions of religious thought and to become knowledgeable about specialized terms and the major spiritual and intellectual interpreters of the Hebrew and Christian traditions.
Students are encouraged to visit various seminaries and the department welcomes seminary representatives to the campus to discuss the possibilities for further theological education with students. Interested students may receive academic credit for practical supervised fieldwork with social agencies and churches in order to help them find the particular forms of ministry (pastoral, campus, youth, missions, social, counseling) for which they are best suited. Qualified students are also encouraged to undertake independent study and write an honors thesis in their junior and senior years.
For more information on pre-seminary study, contact Dr. Bob Brown by phone at (540) 568-5415 or by email (firstname.lastname@example.com).


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YetiZen DrinkUp
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
We started the drinkup as a smaller regular get together but as with all things YetiZen its grown immensely. We saw 100 of you at only our second event ever!
To celebrate we are having a special drinkup with our very own Rob Carroll giving you a sneak peek at his game design keynote, pizza dinner, 3 amazon gift card giveaways and of course our usual free drinks plus awesome music.
So come get together with gaming friends and colleagues to talk shop and gaming news and hear Rob speak about "Changing the way developers think of Free-to-Play" and DRINKUP!!!
See you Tuesday!
When & Where
540 Howard St., 2nd Floor
San Francisco,
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM (PDT)
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YetiZen is a strategic keystone in the game industry. We host the largest Bay Area community of game companies through our San Francisco Game Developer's Workshops. 7000 unique developers go through our workshop and mixer events every year. Our workshops boast some of the biggest names in the game space like rockstar VCs such as Tim Chang!
We select the brightest smartest entrepreneurs we meet who are focusing on building large exitable businesses into our YetiZen games accelerator program. The YetiZen games accelerator program is the only start up accelerator program focused on accelerating and funding mobile/social, and emerging platform game companies. Involved with the accelerator program are 150 advisors, 9 VCs, and 300 angels investors.


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Kaitlin and Amanda Westerfield recently represented the Redlands-based Arrowhead Valley Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution at the DAR's National Continental Congress in Washington, D.C.
Thousands of voting delegates from throughout the United States attended the congress at the DAR's national headquarters. At the congress, national DAR officers were installed, members made plans for the coming year, and delegates voted on issues.
Kaitlin and Amanda Westerfield, junior members of the Arrowhead Valley Chapter, were voting delegates and served as pages.
Kaitlin graduated in May from the University of Redlands with degrees in international relations and history. This fall she will begin working toward a Master of Law degree from Brussels School of International Studies in Belgium.
Amanda will enter her senior year at the University of Redlands in the fall, and she plans a career in teaching.
They are daughters of David and Lisa Westerfield and granddaughters of David and Pat Westerfield of Redlands.
According to Arlene Zoumbos, regent of the Arrowhead Valley Chapter, it is unusual that two such young members would be elected to represent the 135-member chapter at the annual event.
Zoumbos said both are energetic and exemplary members of DAR and have been active in the service organization. Kaitlin has served as chairman of the junior membership the past year, leading activities for the juniors.
Both served military personnel overseas by sending holiday greetings and gathering items from home to send. Zoumbos said both are advocates for membership, encouraging younger women to join the DAR.
Zoumbos said their grandmother Pat Westerfield has set an example of service for her family, having long been a volunteer of the chapter's veterans' program and serving as the chapter's registrar.
Kaitlin and Amanda Westerfield are their family's fourth generation to serve in DAR. Their mother, Lisa Westerfield, joined the DAR this past January.


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Local Catholic groups to bus to D.C. for March of Life
Several groups will be taking a trip to Washington on Friday to participate in the annual March for Life demonstration that protests abortion and fights for the rights of the unborn child.
Several churches throughout the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg will be sponsoring buses, and a bus will also be leaving from Geibel Catholic Junior-Senior High School in Connellsville.
Jerry Zufelt, with the Diocese of Greensburg, said there is a lot of participation in the event from the Southwest Pennsylvania area.
"This is the biggest action on a national scale to show our commitment to the pro-life cause," Zufelt said, adding that along with the march will be rallies, youth rallies, a national prayer vigil for life and other conventions and events.
Merle Skinner of the Christian Family and Children's Center in Indian Head said a bus with students from Champion Christian School as well as parents and other community members will be leaving for the march on Friday.
The group has been taking a bus to the event for at past 25 years. Skinner said it's even more important these days to show support for the cause.
"This year we let the students decide if they wanted to take a bus down again," Skinner said, "and they thought that because of the ambivalence toward abortion, it was even more important than ever to fight for the sanctity of life."
The coach bus will leave at 6 a.m. Friday and will return about midnight.
Along with the rally and marching up Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court, the students will meet with state legislators after the march.
Skinner said that every year the students enjoy the trip because it gives them a sense of political involvement.
"They are always amazed at the size and scope of the movement, and it gives them the satisfaction of knowing that they're standing up for the right cause," he said
Rachel Basinger is a freelance writer.


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Owens Corning partners with BASF and TenCate for thermoplastic automotive
Three global leaders partner to deliver global solution to create lighter, stronger, more durable, and environmentally efficient vehicles
A joint press release from BASF, TenCate and Owens Corning
TOLEDO, Ohio, USA, March 14, 2013 -- Owens Corning (NYSE: OC), the leading global producer of glass fiber reinforcements for composite systems, today formally announced its inclusion in a strategic alliance with BASF and TenCate Advanced Composites. The goal of the alliance is to develop optimal solutions in thermoplastic composites for automotive mass production.
According to Owens Corning Group President Arnaud Genis, "There is a critical and growing need in the automotive industry to have lighter, stronger and more environmentally efficient products. Glass fiber solutions are not fully leveraged and by combining the talent and resources of Owens Corning, BASF and TenCate - all industry leaders - we will be able to take significant weight out and find the optimum solutions for our customers quickly, and with the highest quality design and structure."
Strategic alliance
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"A dramatic reduction in processing cost will be essential for the success of composite materials in automotive lightweight construction," explains Dr. Martin Jung, Head of Structural Materials Research and spokesman for BASF Research toward the automotive industry. Jung continues, "Continuous fiber reinforced thermoplastic composites, such as tapes and laminates used in thermoforming processes, have huge potential for structural parts. By working together with Owens Corning and TenCate we form a strong alliance for the development of these thermoplastic composites."
Dave Clark, Global Group Director of TenCate Advanced Composites, states: "The alliance with Owens Corning, BASF and TenCate combines leading glass fiber, resins and thermoplastic prepreg technology which is essential for enhancing innovation power and building a reliable supply chain for automotive composites."
Global emission standards for vehicles continue to increase the need for lighter vehicles that maintain strength and durability. Compared to metal parts, fiber reinforced plastic composites can be 30 to 50 % lighter. Thermoplastic composites help increase fuel efficiency in automobiles and reduce costs for consumers. Thermoplastic processing also dramatically reduces production cycle times. Additionally, these products have no limitations in shelf life and can be recycled.
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. A Fortune® 500 Company for 58 consecutive years, Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability by delivering solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2013, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass-fiber technology with sales of $5.2 billion in 2012 and approximately 15,000 employees in 27 countries on five continents. Additional information is available at www.owenscorning.com.
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A Thought for The Week
We like to say that Corporate Responsibility is about 'beyond compliance'. What about sustainability ?
Earlier this week in preparation for my panel at GreenGov I re-read the President's Executive Order on Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance (aka sustainability).
The cl0sing paragraph Section 20 para (c) reads "This order is intended only to improve the internal management of the Federal Government and is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforcable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person. " BARACK OBAMA The White House Oct0ber 5th 2009
So its official, by Presidential Order. Sustainability is about 'beyond compliance' too !


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What's That Dangone Miley Cyrus Gotten Herself Into Now?
For a brief second there, it seemed like Miley Cyrus had finally learned how to properly contain her ass and tongue ushering forth a new age where one was free to peruse the Internet without fear of Mulletspawns licking their way through the virtual world into our own. Except here she is at a bar in New York with her new boyfriend where she tweeted something about "turnt" shit because rednecks murder English good, y'all:
So it's true. If you turn the lights off and look into a mirror and say #turndown4WHAT 3 times fast shit gets TURNT.
Which is awesome because if there's one story that always ends well in Hollywood, it's one that starts with a child star spouting crazy on Twitter. "Cinderella-esque," I believe I heard it described.
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European Union and UNICEF launch joint programme for enhancing Justice for Children in Kazakhstan
ASTANA, 10 June 2014 -The European Union (EU) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have signed a joint agreement for the programme 'The Improvement of the Justice for Children and Child Rights Protection System'. The overall objective of the programme is to support the Government of Kazakhstan in further aligning the national legislation and the child protection system with international standards and good practices.
The new action specifically aims to strengthen the national Justice for Children system with focus on the rights of children in conflict with the law and child victims and witnesses of crime. The EU will allocate 2 million euros and UNICEF will earmark 400,000 euros to the programme, which will be implemented since June 2014 till June 2017.
The Guidance Note of the Secretary General 'UN Approach to Justice for Children' states that the way children are treated by national legal, social welfare, justice systems and security institutions is integral to the achievement of rule of law and its related aims. The international community recognizes that the system of criminal justice for juveniles should be separate from the adult system. In Kazakhstan, the juvenile crime rate has significantly decreased since the country became independent in 1991. At the same time, the number of crimes committed against children is growing every year bringing in more children into the justice system. Many of the crimes against children remain unidentified and unregistered.
Bridging the gap between standards and practices the forthcoming project will provide top-level technical expertise to the Government of Kazakhstan in order to improve the institutional architecture of the Justice for Children, including the establishment of necessary coordination mechanisms and services.
Specific activities with the purpose of demonstrating innovative and child sensitive approaches to Kazakhstan such as community based diversion, probation and social work will be implemented in East Kazakhstan, Mangystau and Kyzylorda Regions.
The action also provides for the development of community-based professional counselling services aiming to strengthen the protective environment around vulnerable children and youth at risk of having harmful behaviour, to themselves or to others. The existing youth centres will be involved for ensuring the referral to existing social services as well as directly providing missing services targeting adolescents and youth.
The joint EU-UNICEF programme will also focus on the capacity development of justice professionals and governmental institutions. A number of inter-sectorial trainings, workshops and experience exchange study visits will be part of the action to improve quality of working methods and performance of justice professionals for enabling better work with children in conflict with the law and children who are victims and witnesses of crime.The action was developed to further promote the realisation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in Kazakhstan. This year the CRC marks its 25thglobal anniversary, and Kazakhstan marks the 20th anniversary of the CRC ratification.
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II GPS Digital SLR Camera Body with Tamron 18-200mm Lens + 64GB Card + Battery + Backpack + Grip + Flash + Tripod + Kit
|Canon EOS 7D Mark II GPS Digital SLR Camera Body
|Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Zoom Lens (for Canon EOS Cameras)
|Transcend 64GB SecureDigital SDXC 300x UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card
|Spare LP-E6N Battery for Canon
|Battery Charger for Canon LP-E6
|Precision Design PD-BPT DSLR Camera Backpack with Wheels
|Vivitar BG-E16 Pro Series Multi-Power Battery Grip for EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera
|Sunpak DigiFlash 3000 Electronic Flash Unit (for Canon EOS E-TTL II)
|Sunpak 61" Ultra 6000PG PlatinumPlus Tripod with Pistol Grip Ball Head
|Vivitar 62mm UV Glass Filter
|Precision Design RC-6 Wireless Shutter Release Remote Control for Canon Cameras
|Precision Design HDMI to Mini-HDMI (C) Gold Audio/Video Cable (6')
|Precision Design SD/SDHC & MicroSD HC Card Reader
|Precision Design 6-Piece Camera & Lens Cleaning Kit
|Precision Design 8 SD / 2 MicroSD Memory Card Case
|Precision Design Universal LCD Screen Protectors
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Canon EOS 7D Mark II GPS Digital SLR Camera Body with:
Canon EOS 7D Mark II GPS Digital SLR Camera Body
Fuel your creative passion.
The Canon EOS 7D Mark II GPS Digital SLR Camera is designed to meet the demands of photographers and videographers who want a camera that can provide a wide range of artistic opportunities. With a winning combination of cutting-edge operations and a robust, ergonomic design, it is optimized to make even the most challenging photography simple and easy. The EOS 7D Mark II features a refined APS-C sized 20.2 Megapixel CMOS sensor with Dual DIGIC 6 Image Processors for gorgeous imagery.
It shoots up to 10 frames per second at ISOs ranging from 100-16000 (expandable to H1: 25600, H2: 51200), has a 65-point all cross-type AF system and features Canon's amazing Dual Pixel CMOS AF for brilliant Live-View AF. It has dual card slots for both CF and SD cards, USB 3.0 connectivity and even has built-in GPS for easy location tagging, automatically. Compatible with an ever-expanding collection of EF and EF-S lenses plus a host of EOS accessories, the EOS 7D Mark II is an ideal tool for creative and ambitious photography.
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Zoom Lens (for Canon EOS Cameras) with:
6 Year Tamron USA Warranty
Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC Zoom Lens (for Canon EOS)
One lens brings all of life's treasures into focus.
The Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC is a high power zoom lens designed exclusively for APS-C digital SLR cameras. This extraordinary all-in-one zoom lens covers practically any shooting situation you'll ever encounter. Light, compact, and exquisitely designed, this lens covers the full focal-length range from 18mm wide-angle to 200mm long telephoto (27mm-300mm equivalent in the 35mm format).
The 18-200mm Di II VC is a high magnification zoom lens that provides a high picture quality as well as being light and compact, weighing only 14.1 oz. (400g). A newly designed autofocus drive module with optimal DC motor-gear train integration makes AF faster, quieter and more precise, which also improves AF performance when shooting video. Take great handheld photos at long distances, at night, and indoors -- and avoid camera shake -- thanks to Tamron's acclaimed VC (Vibration Compensation).
Complementing the expansive zoom range and refined optical design, this lens also features a moisture-resistant construction to enable working in nearly any situation, and a Zoom Lock feature to prevent unwanted barrel extension when users carry their lens and camera body combinations with the lens pointed toward the ground.
This lens is recommended for APS-C photographers who...
Transcend 64GB SecureDigital SDXC 300x UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card with:
Lifetime Transcend USA Warranty
Transcend 64GB SecureDigital SDXC 300x UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card
Shoot and store more pictures at blazing-fast Class 10 speed!
More memory means more pictures, and you'll be able to store hundreds of high-quality photos and videos with this ultra-fast Transcend 64GB SecureDigital SDXC 300x UHS-I Class 10 Memory Card. SDXC memory cards feature high data transfer speeds of 60MB/s, allowing you to capture images and video faster than with a standard SD card. Now you can shoot faster, capture super-smooth digital video, and take full advantage of your camera's maximum image quality and resolution settings. UHS-I Cards are fully compatible with SD 3.01 standards, easy to use with plug-and-play operation and feature built-in Error Correcting Code (ECC) to detect and correct transfer errors.
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Spare LP-E6N Battery for Canon with:
1 Year Manufacturer USA Warranty
Spare LP-E6N High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Pack
A spare battery is an essential accessory. No power, no pictures!
Increase your shooting capacity with this powerful LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable battery for Canon digital cameras. More powerful than your standard battery, this spare high-capacity LP-E6N will not put constraints on how you want to shoot. Plus, this rechargeable battery is Memory Free. It can be charged at any time without harm, even if it already has a partial charge, and can be typically charged over 1000 times.
Battery Charger for Canon LP-E6 with:
1 Year Manufacturer USA Warranty
Rapid Battery Charger for Canon LP-E6
Power up your battery with this convenient travel charger.
This Multi-Voltage Rapid Battery Charger plugs directly in to a standard wall outlet or your car's 12V DC outlet, and charges your LP-E6 battery in approximately 60 to 90 minutes. Its flat-pin, foldable design allows easy storage and makes it the most compact battery charger on the market! In addition, this charger includes a European adapter plug for use in 250V outlets.
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Precision Design PD-BPT DSLR Camera Backpack with Wheels with:
1 Year Precision Design USA Warranty
Precision Design Digital SLR Camera Backpack with Wheels
A customizable & comfortable multi-use backpack
The Precision Design PD-BPT DSLR Camera Backpack is a comfortable, multi-use storage solution for your DSLR camera, laptop and/or tablet. Breathable, padded air mesh lines the shoulder straps and the back of the case, allowing for an ergonomic, comfortable and dry fit. With a completely customizable interior, the PD-BPT allows you to efficiently store and protect all of your equipment and accessories. The adjustable velcro dividers within the backpack allow you to organize all your gear for maximum accessibility and protection.
The main compartment can hold most SLR bodies with or without an attached lens, plus several additional lenses or flash units. This bag features a number of internal and external accessory pockets which provide additional storage for batteries, cords, memory cards or other small accessories.
Additional features include: padded backpack straps which can easily be accessed from the rear pouch, side straps with large snap buckles for holding jackets or other clothing, adjustable waist strap, a foot pocket to carry a tripod, a pull-up bar, and rolling wheels.
Also includes a neoprene laptop case that fits up to 16.5" widescreen laptops, and the removable rain cover helps keep your bag dry in inclement weather.
Vivitar BG-E16 Pro Series Multi-Power Battery Grip for EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera with:
1 Year Vivitar USA Warranty
Vivitar BG-E16 Pro Series Multi-Power Battery Grip for Canon EOS 7D Mark II DSLR Camera
More power, better balance & vertical shooting.
The Vivitar BG-E16 Pro Series Multi-Power Battery Grip allows the Canon EOS 7D Mark II to be powered by two LP-E6 batteries, effectively doubling your shooting capacity. The BG-E16 also provides a comfortable vertical grip with an additional shutter release and scroll wheel for easy access to the camera functions when shooting in the vertical orientation.
With the included AA battery holder, users can also power the camera with 6 AA batteries for added convenience.
Sunpak DigiFlash 3000 Electronic Flash Unit (for Canon EOS E-TTL II) with:
1 Year Sunpak USA Warranty
Sunpak DigiFlash 3000 Electronic Flash Unit (for Canon EOS E-TTL II)
Take better pictures with this powerful, easy-to-use flash.
The Sunpak DigiFlash 3000 flash is the perfect accessory for today's advanced digital SLR cameras. For great contrast and bright colors, this flash unit provides the power and flexibility that you need to make a great DSLR camera even better. With a four-position, 90-degree bounce head, harsh shadows can be virtually eliminated while subjects are illuminated with a bright, pleasing light.
This flash unit also features a built-in AF assist light, a power saving standby mode which automatically shuts down the flash after 3 minutes of inactivity, and full E-TTL operability with your Canon digital SLR camera.
It offers all the power you need with the features photographers demand. With complete TTL compatibility the DigiFlash 3000 is perfect for portrait, groups, sports, stage productions and anytime you need additional illumination with telephoto zoom lenses.
Sunpak 61" Ultra 6000PG PlatinumPlus Tripod with Pistol Grip Ball Head with:
1 Year Sunpak USA Warranty
Sunpak 61" Ultra 6000PG PlatinumPlus Tripod with Pistol Grip Ball Head
A fast acting, medium duty tripod.
Weighing in at only 2.6 pounds, the Sunpak Ultra 6000PG PlatinumPlus is the perfect on-the-go, medium-duty tripod for both photographers and videographers alike. It supports up to 11 pounds and can extend to a height of 61 inches.
The Pistol Grip Ball Head allows for quick and easy framing of your subjects with just a squeeze and release of the comfortable trigger. If you are looking for a easy-to-use, lightweight, flexible use tripod without breaking the bank, the Sunpak 6000PG is the way to go!
Vivitar 62mm UV Glass Filter with:
Lifetime Vivitar USA Warranty
Vivitar 62mm UV Glass Filter
Protect your lens and enhance your photos
The Vivitar UV Filter is a multi-purpose glass filter that is designed to optimize your photography experience. UV filters block out unwanted ultraviolet light and prevents the UV "fogging/haze" effect, which can result in inaccurate color and lower the apparent sharpness. This filter is also ideal for protecting your valuable lens from scratches and dust, and it can be kept on the lens at all times.
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Precision Design RC-6 Wireless Shutter Release Remote Control for Canon Cameras with:
1 Year Precision Design USA Warranty
Precision Design RC-6 Wireless Shutter Release Remote Control for Canon Cameras
Handy and convenient for those difficult to approach shots.
The Precision Design RC-6 Wireless Shutter Release Remote Control for Canon Cameras is a miniature infrared transmitter, handy for taking pictures of subjects that are difficult to approach, or to minimize vibration for close-ups and time exposure. It operates at ranges up to 16.4 ft. (5m), and may also be used to activate mirror lock and bulb shutter function.
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Precision Design HDMI to Mini-HDMI (C) Gold Audio/Video Cable (6') with:
1 Year Precision Design USA Warranty
Precision Design HDMI to Mini-HDMI (C) Gold Audio/Video Cable (6')
Connect digital devices with this Mini-HDMI Type-C connector.
The Precision Design HDMI to Mini-HDMI Cable provides an ideal way to connect digital cameras, camcorders, and other digital devices with a mini-HDMI connector directly to your HDMI equipped HDTV. These cables are HDMI 1.3 compliant, providing optimum video and multiple channel audio signals. Gold-plated connectors ensure the ultimate in error-free signal transfer.
Precision Design SD/SDHC & MicroSD HC Card Reader with:
1 Year Precision Design USA Warranty
Precision Design USB 2.0 SD / microSD Memory Card Reader
Easily transfer files from your SD or microSD memory card.
The Precision Design USB 2.0 SD / microSD Card Reader transfers photos and videos from your SD, SDHC, microSD or microSDHC memory card to your computer quickly and easily, without the hassle of connecting your camera to the computer. It provides fast transfer speeds, universal USB 2.0 connectivity, and easy plug-and-play installation. It is compatible with both Windows and Mac, and requires no external power.
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Precision Design 6-Piece Camera & Lens Cleaning Kit with:
1 Year Precision Design USA Warranty
Precision Design 6-Piece Lens & Digital SLR Cleaning Kit
Essential items for the proper maintenance of your equipment.
It's obvious that the cleaner the lens and camera sensor, the sharper your pictures will be. Dirt, dust, and fingerprints will degrade the image quality of even the finest optics. However, it's equally important to avoid using incorrect cleaning materials which can permanently damage your photo equipment.
This 6-piece cleaning kit contains everything you'll ever need to properly clean your lenses and digital SLR camera, including an air blower, soft brush, cleaning solution, lens tissues, cotton swabs, and a microfiber cloth. Also includes a soft carrying pouch.
Precision Design 8 SD / 2 MicroSD Memory Card Case with:
1 Year Precision Design USA Warranty
Precision Design Memory Card Case
Secure your memory cards and protect your digital photos.
The Precision Design Memory Card Case provides protection and durability where it counts, and keeps up to 8 SecureDigital (SD) cards safe from impacts, moisture and other hazards.
This tough plastic case also includes two microSD card holders (shaped like standard SD cards) that can be used to securely store these especially small memory cards.
Precision Design Universal LCD Screen Protectors with:
5 Year Precision Design USA Warranty
Precision Design Universal
LCD Screen Protectors
Keep your LCD screen clean and protected from scratches.
This package contains 3 Universal LCD Screen Protectors that can be easily cut to size, attached and removed. Each piece protects your LCD screen from scratches and wear, and reduces glare for enhanced viewing. A squeegee card is also included to make application even easier, and to reduce air bubbles. These screen protectors can be used on a variety of electronic devices including digital cameras, camcorders, cell phones, handheld video games, and more.
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|Canon EOS 7D Mark II GPS Digital SLR Camera
|Camera Type:
|Digital SLR Camera
|Effective Pixels:
|20.2 million
|Total Pixels:
|20.9 million
|Sensor Type:
|Sensor Size:
|22.4 x 15mm
|Image Sizes:
| Large: Approx. 20.00 Megapixels (5472 x 3648)
Medium: Approx. 8.90 Megapixels (3648 x 2432)
S1 (Small 1): Approx. 5.00 Megapixels (2736 x 1824)
S2 (Small 2): Approx. 2.50 Megapixels (1920 x 1280)
S3 (Small 3): Approx. 350,000 pixels (720 x 480)
RAW: Approx. 20.00 Megapixels (5472 x 3648)
M-RAW: Approx. 11.20 Megapixels (4104 x 2736)
S-RAW: Approx. 5.00 Megapixels (2736 x 1824)
|Image Formats:
|JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), sRAW, mRAW, RAW+JPEG
|MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM), MP4 (Image data: H.264, Audio: AAC)
|Lens Mount:
|Canon EF
|Autofocus Type:
|65 focus points (15 cross-type sensors)
|Focus Modes:
|Automatic (A)
Continuous-servo AF (C)
Manual Focus (M)
Single-servo AF (S)
|ISO Sensitivity:
ISO 100-16000 (Extended Mode: 100-51200)
|Shutter Type:
|Electronic & Mechanical
|Shutter Speeds:
|1/8000, 1/4000, 1/2000, 1/1000, 1/500, 1/250, 1/125, 1/60, 1/30, 1/15, 1/8, 1/4, 0.5", 1"
|Continuous/Burst Shooting:
|High-speed: Maximum approx. 10.0 fps (Maximum approx. 9.5 fps with EOS iTR AF)
*At 1/1000 sec. or faster shutter speed, and at the maximum aperture (varies depending on the lens)
Low-speed: Approx. 3 fps (default setting)
Silent continuous shooting: Maximum approx. 4.0 fps
|2, 5, 10, 20 sec. Timer duration electronically controlled
|Exposure Metering System:
|150,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor
|Exposure Modes:
| Scene Intelligent Auto
Program AE (shiftable)
Shutter-priority AE (Safety shift possible)
Aperture-priority AE (Safety shift possible)
Manual exposure
Custom shooting mode C1, C2, C3
|Exposure Compensation:
|-5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
|AE Lock:
|White Balance:
|Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Sunset, Tungsten, Twilight
|Shooting Modes:
High-speed continuous
Low-speed continuous shooting
Silent single shooting
Silent continuous shooting
10-sec self-timer/remote control
2-sec. self-timer/remote control
|Built-in flash
External flash
|Flash Control:
|Flash Sync Terminal:
|Flash Compensation:
|-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
|SLR-type with fixed eye-level pentaprism
100% coverage
1.0x magnification
|Monitor Type:
|Monitor Size:
|3.0 in. diagonal
|Monitor Resolution:
|1,040,000 Dots
|Live View:
|Photo and video
|Power Source:
|LP-E6N Lithium-ion Battery
|HDMI C (Mini)
|English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean and Japanese
|Dimensions (WxHxD):
|5.9 x 4.4 x 3.1 in. (148.6 x 112.4 x 78.2mm)
|2.0 lbs. (910g) (with battery and memory card)
Reviews are for the first item in the kit:
Canon EOS 7D Mark II GPS Digital SLR Camera Body


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Holiday Gift Guide 2009: Monsterpocalypse
If you haven't grown up on the 'Godzilla vs.' movies, you've at least grown up on the 'Godzilla vs.' video games. I don't exactly know what primal, destructive urge we satisfy by pitting leviathan against behemoth in our own cities, but it seems to be as powerful as hunger or love.
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Making a list and checking it twice
My interest in the coming apocalypse has inspired the creation of a survival list. I've compiled a combination of essential and good-to-have items enough for two people plus a few extra items for stragglers (because you just frickin know there's gonna be hangers-on and ne'er-do-wells who have no clue; I won't hold it against you if you instead get all Malthusian on their asses, kill them and roast their man-flesh over your fire pit). Apart from one or two items, everything may be carried for travel (via backpack or sled). Furthermore, I compiled the list with extended apocalyptic-level survival in mind, not just lost in the woods for 15 minutes. We're talking zombification of the populace, mass extinction of the 'soccer mom' population, proliferation of atonal music, and the collapse of central and local governments.[Continue Reading…]
4th anniversary: Apocalypse of Doom
This fourth anniversary is a big one. First of all, I'm no longer hand-coding pages. Hell, I had to hand-code my rss feed. You know how much fun that is? Try salmonella. Yessiree, we're on a bona fide, database-driven content management apparatus. Brand new design (again). I'm even allowing comments, contrary to every instinct in my body telling me otherwise. But Frank convinced me, so yay for him.
With the collapse of the global economy during the past few months, I've got one major concern top-of-mind these days. That concern is simple: absolute fucking chaos.