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Architecture and the Built Environment (MA by Research) 2017-18This course also available for 2018-19 entry
The Research Degree
A Master's by Research (MA) allows you to undertake a one year (full-time) research degree. It contains little or no formal taught component. This type of study gives you the chance to explore a research topic over a shorter time than a more in-depth doctoral programme.
Research Master's students choose a specific project to work on and have a greater degree of independence in their work than is the case with a taught Master's course.
You'll be expected to work to an approved programme of work which you will develop in conjunction with your supervisor within the first few months of starting your studies. Whilst undertaking the research project you will also have the opportunity to develop your research skills by taking part in training courses and events.
You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising up to three members to advise and support you on your project.
At the end of the project you'll write up your findings in the form of a short thesis of around 25,000 words, which will then be examined.
On successful completion, you will be awarded your degree and if you have enjoyed this taste of research you may then decide to apply for the full research doctoral degree (PhD).
Start date:
This research degree has multiple possible start dates including:
18 / 09 / 2017
08 / 01 / 2018
16 / 04 / 2018
Your start date may be decided in agreement with your supervisor.
The maximum duration for a full time MA by Research is 1 year (12 months) with an optional submission pending (writing up period) of 4 months, or part time 2 years (24 months) with an optional submission pending (writing up period) of 4 months.
Entry requirements
The normal entry requirements for enrolment on a MA by Research is an upper second honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or a qualification of an equivalent standard, in a discipline appropriate to that of the proposed programme to be followed.
For applicants whose first language or language of instruction is not English you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification (the minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable).
Further information on international entry requirements and English language entry requirements is available on our international webpages
Tel: +44 (0) 1484 473969
Email: email@example.com
Places available:
This is dependent upon supervisory capacity within the subject area(this number may be subject to change)
Huddersfield, HD1 3DH
What can I research?
Research topics available for this degree:
There are several research topics available for this degree. See below for full details of individual research areas including an outline of the topics, the supervisor, funding information and eligibility criteria.
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Benefits Relisation; Lean Construction; Process Management; Infrastructure development
Benefits Relisation: It is true that a large percentage of projects do not finish on time, within budget and at the right quality. The picture is more worrying when examining the degree to which projects deliver their intended benefits as they are conceived and articulated by client and user groups. Benefits relisation research aims to identify the key issues that come in the way of projects delivering benefits as well as identifying intervention strategies and the utilization of tools and techniques in ensuring the delivery of benefits. As such the research transcends project, programme and portfolio management.Lean Construction: The area of Lean Construction is well developed but there are still challenges in terms of optimized planning and control, seeing project and programme management from a production perspective and also working at the interface of people, process and technology as well as seeing Lean as an integral part of the multitude of deliverables that projects are asked to deliver e.g. sustainability, minimisations of waste, information and asset management. Current research is looking at the use of the structuration theory to lean/construction and better planning and control for overlapping product development activities. Process Management: There has been a significant misconception of process in construction which positions it as synonymous to procedures or project activities. Process management refers to the multitude and multidimensional perspectives involved in the theoretical conceptualization of making e.g. construction, product development and also the means by which this is achieved, including technical, physical and human assets. Process management deals with those aspects that enable the generation of frameworks and environments that will foster and engender better contextually relevant, effective and efficient project, programme and portfolio delivery. Infrastructure development: We are still at the very early stages of seeing construction professionals adopting a service provision philosophy to their work. Recent initiatives in education, housing and healthcare has moved the agenda forward in terms of seeing building as service delivery envelops. Research in infrastructure development is investigating the issues involved in ensuring better service delivery through built infrastructure and the processes, cultural and information management aspects that are critical in delivering such built infrastructure.
Please see our Scholarships page to find out about funding or studentship options available.
Standard University deadlines apply.
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Design of socially responsible and environmentally sustainable urban and rural built environment; Traditional and cultural changes reflected in vernacular houses and traditional settlements in developing countries; Cross-cultural architectural design educ
My research investigates how perceptions and understandings of sustainability affects the architectural design and built environment in urban and rural areas in developing countries. My projects study how the understandings of sustainability in China, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Algeria, not only led to the use of new materials and technologies, but also created different systems of urban and rural knowledge that focus on the sustainability-related design ideas, assessment techniques, and practical guidance. I am interested in the spatial arrangements, forms and ornaments of vernacular houses that frame the rituals of everyday life. My research also explores how modernization, and tourism in recent years, have had significant impacts on vernacular dwellings and settlements of ethnic groups living in Yunnan Province, Southwest China and in neighbouring countries of Southeast Asia. Skills and knowledge required for designing within different cultures, sometimes unfamiliar cultures, have played an increasingly important part in the architecture curriculum and practice. My research investigates how students and architects engage in overseas projects in recent year, and how architectural education can nurture and support cultural awareness in the design process, in a local context. Architectural students� learning experience in practice during placement and their education, in the university, are integrated parts for students to become registered architects. My studies focus on how individual architecture students perceive and value their learning experience in architectural offices and how students understand and integrate what they have learned in university and in practice.
Please see our Scholarships page to find out about funding or studentship options available.
Standard University deadlines apply
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History and Theory of Architecture, Cities and Urban Design; Urban morphology in cities and open territory; Urban Quality in Housing neighbourhoods and the Built Environment; Commons and urban transformations
I am interested in supervising PGR projects that critically investigate the history and theory of cities, in particular with reference to the 20th century. While my own work is mainly focused on urban theories developed from the �50s to overpass modernism, I am open to suggestions relating to philosophy, architecture and planning.
Please see our Scholarships page to find out about funding or studentship options available.
Standard University deadline apply.
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Socio-economic measures for disaster risks; Preparedness for response for disaster risks; Gender and protection, public policy, governance and procurement; Built environment dimensions of disaster resilience, climate change and sustainability
Dilanthi Amaratunga is a Professor of Disaster Risk Management at the University of Huddersfield, UK.� She is a leading expert in disaster resilience with an international reputation. Since joining University of Huddersfield School or Art, Design and Architecture in September 2014, she leads the University�s Global Disaster Resilience Centre , responsible for supporting research on disaster management portfolios. Her research interests include post disaster reconstruction including �build back better�, gender and projection; Capacity building in disaster risk reduction and resilience; Socio-economic measures for disaster risks, Preparedness for response, recovery and reconstruction, Public policy, governance and procurement , Built environment dimensions of climate change and sustainability . An interdisciplinary background in Quantity Surveying, Facilities and Business Continuity Management, Education and Training, Gender and Disasters and Disaster Mitigation and Reconstruction provides her the opportunities to work across a broader disaster management research agenda including developing partnerships of international research teams, government, NGOs and communities. key contributions I have made in providing leadership within the international research community and peer respected research in issues relating to disaster mitigation, prevention and reconstruction are critical scholarship and leadership. Through my national and international research activities, I have contributed to the relevant strategic aims through collaborative working and have demonstrated real leadership. Although I have been working towards this goal for several years, it has become evident to me that the complexity of the challenge being addressed � the increasing threat posed by natural and human induced hazards � requires interdisciplinary cooperation and solutions. My recent work has sought to bring together scientists from diverse disciplinary backgrounds, and to influence policy formulation and implementation, at both a national and international level. My research profile is available at www.dilanthiamaratunga.net. It demonstrates, in detail, my exceptional level of engagement in research, intellectual capacity and commitment, my ability to manage ground-breaking research, and international presence, publication record, journal editing, advisory and leadership roles, performances and equivalent activities, including public recognition for research.
Please see our Scholarships page to find out about funding or studentship options available.
Standard University deadlines apply
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Thermal comfort in and around buildings and occupant evaluation of building environments and systems; Sustainability in rural areas and at the rural-urban interface; Integration of renewable energy and low carbon technologies into buildings; Retrofit of e
This project will address a range of themes associated with comfort in and around buildings and also link into ideas of healthy and productive environments. Potential students should have a technical background and an appreciation of the built environment, though a degree in a specific subject area is less important than other skills and attributes. Applicants should have a good understanding of environmental assessment techniques and preferably experience of using measurement and recording systems to collect environmental data. Theoretical studies will be undertaken within the university but measurement is likely to be of real buildings and support to understand these skills will be provided. Research could address elements of post-occupancy evaluation of buildings and how to build robust and long lasting solutions. Thermal alliesthesia and opportunities for sensations of �delight� associated with optimised environments could also lead to novel solutions.
The worldwide movement of people into urban areas has naturally led to much research into sustainability of urban locations; however this presents only part of the issue. In many parts of the world a large number of people still reside in small towns and villages and their presence is essential to maintain support for those systems which ultimately provide resources such as food and other goods for cities. There is currently a great opportunity to understand better how to maintain and support the sustainable development of rural areas and in some countries such as China (with which we have a number of links) are actively supporting sustainability in the countryside. The research opportunity here could take a number of forms from cultural/social to technology based. The economics of sustainability in rural areas is also quite different to urban and often communication and transport systems are very different. Each of these factors would need to be incorporated in the research and analysis.
The risks of global climate change are tightly linked to the use of fossil fuels as demonstrated by reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. This esteemed body has recognised the important role that energy efficiency and carbon saving from buildings can provide. Both international and national policies support reductions in carbon emissions and also enact numerous building related targets. As well as reducing energy demand in buildings here is also a need to seek ways in which energy generation on or near to buildings can be used to provide immediate supply benefits. There is a need to consider how different fuels/energy sources can be integrated within building design and one of the challenges to be overcome is the space requirement and the areas on buildings that can be utilised without compromising other factors. This project could therefore enable a range of features to be researched in a parametric fashion in order to develop robust decision support systems and also to provide design advice such that new buildings already have potential to change from conventional fossil fuel based sources to renewable and low carbon.
One of the biggest challenges for the future of buildings comes not with new build but with the upgrading required to deal with existing stock. This process is going to require enormous resources and there may not be the opportunity to go through the process a second time so we have to get it right first time. This means we need to consider how to future-proff design and construction � not only to allow for what we understand now but also to consider a range of future scenarios under global climate change. It is not just a technical challenge but also one that needs to embrace occupant perception and reaction as they too will have to adjust � adjust their expectations; adjust their interactions with buildings and systems; and also to actively engage with adjusting components of the building itself. The project will involve interaction with design and construction professionals in order to understand their roles in conjunction with other factors.
Please see our Scholarships page to find out about funding or studentship options available.
Standard University deadlines apply
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Urban design (design aspects; theory; participatory processes; health and built environment; public and private sector practice; influences on urban form and structure; design and development briefing)
Research by design and practice-based research
Dr Montague�s research engages with the field of urban design and focusses primarily on the relationship between theory and praxis in the built environment, the creative process and research by design methodologies. Her current projects include a book, to be published by Routledge in 2017, about the ways in which urban design concepts are represented and communicated in drawings and models, co-authored with Wolfson Prize winner, David Rudlin of URBED. She is also in the process of producing a review of current urban design theory and literature with Hooman Foroughmand Araabi at The Bartlett, UCL; and has contributed a chapter that explores the concept of place and placelessness from a design perspective, for a �Placelessness Revisited� � a book co-ordinated by The University of New South Wales, Sydney and published by Routledge. She regularly reviews papers related to urban design for international journals.
Please see our Scholarships page to find out about funding or studentship options available.
Standard University deadlines
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The School of Art, Design and Architecture, home to award-winning staff members at the University of Huddersfield, fosters the next generation of creative researchers as part of a dynamic and interactive learning community enabling postgraduate students to nurture and develop their talents. The School has approximately 80+ research students , from a growing number of different nationalities. We particularly welcome inter and multidisciplinary research. Applications are welcome in, but not limited to, the following research areas:
• Architectural Design
• Architectural History and Theory
• Conservation
• Construction Project Management
• Design Management
• Disaster Resilience and Reconstruction
• Healthcare in the Built Environment
• Lean Construction
• Modelling, Simulation and Serious games
• Process and Performance Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainable Environmental Design and Energy Efficiency
• Urban Design
To find out more about the research we conduct, take a look at our Research, Innovation and Skills webpages, where you will find information on each research area. To find out about our staff visit 'Our experts' which features profiles of all our academic staff.
Important information
We will always try to deliver your course as described on this web page. However, sometimes we may have to make changes to aspects of a course or how it is delivered. We only make these changes if they are for reasons outside of our control, or where they are for our students' benefit. We will let you know about any such changes as soon as possible. Our regulations set out our procedure which we will follow when we need to make any such changes.
When you enrol as a student of the University, your study and time with us will be governed by a framework of regulations, policies and procedures, which form the basis of your agreement with us. These include regulations regarding the assessment of your course, academic integrity, your conduct (including attendance) and disciplinary procedure, fees and finance and compliance with visa requirements (where relevant). It is important that you familiarise yourself with these as you will be asked to agree to abide by them when you join us as a student. You will find a guide to the key terms here, where you will also find links to the full text of each of the regulations, policies and procedures referred to.
The Higher Education Funding Council for England is the principal regulator for the University.
How much will it cost me?
In 2017/18, the full-time tuition fee for UK and EU postgraduate research students at the University of Huddersfield is £4,165 (see Fees and Finance for exceptions).
Tuition fees will cover the cost of your study at the University as well as charges for registration, tuition, supervision and examinations. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK/EU students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see Fees and Finance. Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
If you are interested in studying with us on a part-time basis, please visit our Fees and Finance pages for part-time fee information.
If you are an international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available.
Please email the Student Finance Office or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Please visit our webpages to check if you are eligible for the Vice Chancellors Scholarship for University of Huddersfield graduates.
The University offers a limited number of full and partial fee waivers. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, please read through the scholarship guidance and include the name of the scholarship on your online application.
Additional Programme costs
Additional programme costs (sometimes known as bench fees) may be charged for research degrees in which there are exceptional costs directly related to the research project. For some subject areas, such as Science and Engineering, these costs could range from £3,000 - £16,000 per year, dependent upon the research project. If you wish to know if these costs will apply to the course youre interested in, please email the Admissions and Records Office who will direct your query to the relevant department.
Examples of exceptional costs include:
- Equipment maintenance costs
- Equipment hire
- Access costs to specialised equipment
- Patient/volunteer expenses
- Tissue/cell culture
- Special reagents/materials
- Purchase of laboratory consumables
- Purchases of additional special permanent laboratory equipment
- Photography and film processing
- Video tape filming, recording, CD archiving
- Specialised computation
- Travelling costs - where this is integral to the research, it would not normally cover conference attendance except in special circumstances
- Access to specialist facilities/resources
- Special statistical packages
- Access to special databases
- Data collection costs (eg. postage, envelops and stationary, questionnaire administration)
- Interview translation and transcription costs.
All Postgraduate research students who do not have specific timetabled teaching sessions are required to maintain regular engagement with the University under the Attendance Monitoring Policy.
Information for overseas students with a Tier 4 visa: The University also requires that all overseas students with a Tier 4 visa comply with the requirements set out below:
• Students are expected to remain in the UK at the address notified to the University until the official end of the academic year.
• Students are expected to be able to demonstrate, to the University's reasonable satisfaction, that their domestic living arrangements, including their residential location, are conducive to their full engagement with their studies and to their ability to comply with Home Office and University attendance requirements for full time students.
How to apply
To make a formal application, complete the online application form.
This normally includes the submission of a research proposal. Read through the proposal guidelines first to make sure you cover all the information needed, and ensure you include the proposal (if required) when submitting your online application. You can check whether the degree you are applying for requires a proposal by checking the specific course entries.
If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, please read through the scholarship guidance and include the name of the scholarship on your online application.
Applications are assessed based upon academic excellence, other relevant experience and how closely the research proposal aligns with Huddersfield's key research areas.
Research community
The University of Huddersfield has a thriving research community made up of over 1,350 postgraduate research students. We have students studying on a part-time and full-time basis from all over the world with around 43% from overseas and 57% from the UK.
Research plays an important role in informing all our teaching and learning activities. Through undertaking research our staff remain up-to-date with the latest developments in their field, which means you develop knowledge and skills which are current and relevant to your specialist area.
Research skills training
The University of Huddersfield has an exciting and comprehensive Researcher Skills Development Programme available to all postgraduate researchers. The Researcher Skills Development Programme supports our researchers to broaden their knowledge, allowing them to access tools and skills which can significantly improve employability, whether in academia or industry. It's important to develop transferable personal and professional skills alongside the research skills and techniques necessary for your postgraduate study and research. The programme is also mapped onto Vitae's Researcher Development Framework (RDF), allowing researchers at the University of Huddersfield to benefit from Vitae support as well as our own Programme.
We offer skills training through a programme designed to take advantage of technology platforms as well as face-to-face workshops and courses. The University has subscribed to Epigeum, a programme of on-line research training support designed and managed by staff at Imperial College London which will be accessed via UniLearn, the University's Virtual Learning Environment.
In addition, the School of Art, Design and Architecture run their own research training programme, offering specific skill/ practice based support in research methodology. These sessions will largely be accessible live via the web, and recorded for access at a later date via UniLearn.


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Been playing for about 6 months now, not the biggest arm in the world but I get em' out there. Trying to keep it simple. 90% of my shots are thrown with either a Teebird, Roc, or Aviar.
- 171g(2x) DX bottom stamped Teebirds (Just barely beat in, go STRAIGHT drivers)
- 168g Champ. Orc (beat to high hell, turnover driver, or hyzer flip for good D)
- 175g 5x VK Champ Valkyrie (overstable driver, turns left for me)
-175g DX Roc (fresh, pretty stable)
-168g DX roc (beat in like money, turnover and 'get out of trouble' disc)
-150g DX shark(Got it for my girlfriend to play with, but I actually use it when theres no wind, it flies DEAD STRAIGHT if I release it with a bit of hyzer
- 171g Star Aviar (Driving on short holes, longer approach shots, heavily wooded baskets)
- 173g SS wizard (putting duties, I like the grip of the S plastic)
I plan on adding a KC roc or two, As well as a Wizard to replace the * Aviar, So i can have a Wizard/Warlock combo. Any suggestions?

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Guest Suite Inspiration
Good Housekeeping market editor Laura Eckstein and her team transformed a blank second-floor space into a cozy guest suite that speaks to location. The "Lodge Living" theme, chosen by online voters, finds expression in simple furniture lines, cozy fabrics and a muted color palette pronounced with pops of brick red and mustard yellow.The team began shopping for the room's large furniture items months in advance. Once they arrived on location, they took time to visit quaint, out-of-the-way shops for accessories that would lend personality. "We were so lucky that the area had so many awesome antiques shops," says Laura. "We were looking for things that would reflect the vibe of the area and also the theme of Lodge Living."The guest suite is divided into two spaces: one dedicated to sleep and relaxation and another designed to accommodate quiet conversations, reading and letter writing. A common color palette and fabric patterns connect the two spaces."I want any guest who walks into this space to first think, "Wow, this is so pretty. I can't wait to stay here for a few days'," says Laura. "And I want them to want to hang out there, spend time, linger and not want to leave."To learn more about Laura's inspiration for the Good Housekeeping guest suite, take the virtual room tour on DIYNetwork.com, then visit Goodhousekeeping.com for more details.P.S.: Don't forget to check out a brand new feature that highlights Blog Cabin's most outstanding features, from furniture fashioned from reclaimed materials to green building details.


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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
Climbing Ferritin Levels
My ferritin was first tested 2 years ago and it was over 600. Last year it was over 700. This year its over 800. All other iron levels are normal. I do have arthritic inflammation in my body but this seems too high for that and regardless of the cause, the high ferritin levels can`t be good for my body. Is there something that I should be doing because my Dr. obviously doesn`t seem concerned by just checking it and watching it go up every year. Am I over reacting?
Certainly inflammation can cause the problem, but if you are still concerned about hemochromatosis, there is actually a genetic assay now that can be done. Please check with your doctor regarding this new test.
Mark Wurster, MD
Former Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


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Field demonstrations show these steering systems work together to reduce overlap and allow windrower operation at faster speeds, helping operators cut as much as 7 to 10 percent more hay each day than with manual steering. In fact, at the 2-centimeter accuracy level, which results in virtually no overlap, operators were able to harvest as much as 155 acres in a 10-hour day when using a 16-foot sickle-bar head, resulting in fewer passes across the field, reduced fuel use, and less operator stress and fatigue.
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Infinity Edition Wave 1 & 2 with Alpha Phase Deluxe & Wave 5...
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With the current resurgence of the 3 ¾ inch figure scale, now is the perfect time to get acquainted with the Four Horsemen's Outer Space Men (if you don't already know them). First, a bit of history. The original "Outer Space Men" were small scale action figures made by Colorforms at the end of the 1960s, and among those in the know are credited with helping to define the modern "action figure." Long gone and unfortunately mostly forgotten, Outer Space Men seemingly vanished, never to return... that is until 40 years later the Four Horsemen brought them back! Best known for their sculpting work at Mattel (DC Universe Classics, Masters of the Universe) and their amazing independent figure lines, the Horsemen resurrected the Outer Space Men and transformed what was a lost piece of history into a cool new figure line with high quality sculpts and paint applications, not to mention fun accessories and impressive articulation. Since their initial launch there have been many series and waves of Outer Space Men in different configurations and color schemes. In stock now are re-issues of Infinity Edition Waves 1 & 2, Alpha Phase Wave 5, and Alpha Phase Deluxe 1: the Cyclops!
Outer Space Men represent a corps of "astronauts" from the different planets in our solar system and beyond, each with his own unique look and equipment. The modern figures are based on the Colorforms originals and stick close to their overall design and feel. Each Series and Wave by the Horsemen includes two figures sold together, and there have been several waves of repaints and re-colors for exclusives. The latest releases include the re-issued (and slightly revised) "Infinity Editions" of Waves 1 (Astro-Nautilus and Metamorpho) & 2 (Inferno and Xodiac) along with clear "Alpha Phase" editions of Wave 5 (Orbitron and Gemini) and the special deluxe Cyclops.
As with the previous Outer Space Men releases, the figures of Infinity Edition Waves 1 & 2 come packaged on cool classically-inspired blister cards. Each figure and its accessories are sealed in a heavy-duty rectangular bubble whose plastic extends across the entire front of the card and wraps around its four edges, holding it securely in place. The front of the card recreates the original 1960s packaging with photos of each figure in various scenes, down to the different faces of Metamorpho and the molten lava setting of Inferno's home. At the top of each card are the figure's name, homeworld, and a list of the included accessories.
The back of each OSM card is divided into three sections. At the top is a brief history of the Outer Space Men from their origins in 1968 to the current versions, great for those who may be unaware of the classic toys. Next is a biography of the character with appropriately "retro" sci-fi details side by side with a photo of the original version mint on card. Finally, at the bottom of the card are photos of the current lineup: Series 1 and 2.
The Alpha Phase Outer Space Men, on the other hand, come in different packaging. As special variant figures they don't get the same full blister card treatment. Instead, the Alpha Phase Wave 5 figures come in individual bags with card-backs inserted behind them and card toppers. The Alpha Phase Deluxe figure, Cyclops, comes with his own unique box decorated with the same art you've come to expect from this line.
With cool retro styling, the Outer Space Men represent astronaut-types from their various home planets. They're in the 3 ¾ inch scale with a nice range of sizes: 3 ¼ inch Gemini to 3 ¾ inch Xodiac and Inferno, 4 ¼ inch Orbitron, and the massive 5 inch Cyclops (5 ¼ with helmet). Each Space Man has totally different designs reflecting their in-universe origins which apply both to their physiology and to their technology. And since they're based on 60's era ideals of "astronauts" they have unique monstrous creature physiology and lot of weird bubble or bullet-style helmets to protect them in outer space!
Each figure also has unique weaponry that matches its overall design ranging from ray guns to spheres and more. Infinity Edition Wave 1 includes the monstrous squid man Astro-Nautilus (the man from Neptune) and the man of three faces Metamorpho (the man from Alpha Centauri), while Wave 2 has the fiery Inferno (the flame man of Mercury) and the stoic dome-headed Xodiac (the man from Saturn). Meanwhile, Alpha Phase Wave 5 brings you the "brainy" Orbitron (the man from Uranus) and the freaky little Gemini (the man from the twin star Algol). Finally the Alpha Phase deluxe is the mighty Cyclops, the giant from beyond the Milky Way!
As expected from the Four Horsemen, all of the Outer Space Men have really impressive sculpts, especially for figures in their scale. Even better, they are so varied; while most of them have fairly standard humanoid bodies, they all have radically different heads and accoutrements that make them unique. Inferno has a really cool spacesuit design with flame effects and a lightning bolt, and his head appears to be made up of flames.
Astro-Nautilus is probably the most distinctive of all of the Outer Space Men, an alien with a standard torso and legs with a huge nautiloid head (complete with long snout) and four tentacles instead of arms!
The man from Saturn is Xodiac, a serious-looking alien with a humanoid spacesuit body and an odd head with a puffy, beard-like lower face, beady eyes, a wide domed head, and floppy ears.
Metamorpho has plenty of "personality" his chest piece has a prominent button, but the big news is that his head has no fewer than three faces! Turn it around to alternate between a scaly reptilian, a space vampire type complete with widow's peak, and a demonic alien with pointy teeth and huge bug eyes.
And then there are the Alpha Phase aliens; each one of these has a totally unique sculpt. Creepy little Gemini has tiny legs and arms and a wide torso with a flat top. Set on that are two pointy eared cone heads encased in test tube-like helmets. Orbitron is a classic design highly reminiscent of the Metalunans from This Island Earth with a giant exposed brain, spherical eyes, an emaciated body with intricate designs, and limbs that end in pincers.
Finally, there's the Cyclops. Not only is this guy huge, but he has a crazy sculpt with tons of detail. He's like a space gladiator with traditional armor that shows off his huge muscles; his oddly-shaped giant head has one huge eye, a mouth full of vicious teeth, pointed ears, and a horn to top it all off.
As with the sculpted elements, the Outer Space Men are differentiated by their unique color schemes and paint applications. All of the Infinity Edition figures have metallic paint and translucent parts (on accessories if not the figure), while the Alpha Phase figures are almost entirely translucent. The former category all have spacesuits with one or two major colors and a contrasting one at the rubbery joints. Metamorpho has a really spiffy white spacesuit with black joints that looks sophisticated like a tuxedo. The chest button is translucent pink, the same color as the knob on his helmet; meanwhile, his faces are all painted with totally different palettes from the somber black and purple of the "vampire" to the bright red of the "demon" and finally the shiny gold of the reptilian. My good man Xodiac wears shiny metallic blue with purple accents and bright orange joints that match his head (and his chest emblem shows off his home planet). Astro-Nautilus has a gold suit with blue accents and purple joints that match his aquatic skin tone. His chest emblem is orange on blue, and his eyes pop with dark yellow and black slitted pupils.
Finally Inferno has probably the coolest spacesuit of the bunch: silver with gold accents including the lightning bolt across his chest and a translucent orange chest button. The Mercurian's head is translucent orange with painted flame effects and yellow eyes. Some of their respective weapons and accessories add in even more colors, like Astro-Nautilus' blue trident and Xodiac's yellow bubble helmet and translucent pink weapons. On the Alpha Phase side, Orbitron is an overall translucent pink with baby blue eyes and chest button. Gemini is translucent yellow with a series of green discs around his torso; his tiny slitted eyes are deep red. The scary awesome Cyclops is a translucent deep blue while his solitary eye is orange.
Action figure design and construction has come a long way since the 1960's, when state of the art Outer Space Men had bendy wire limbs. The modern versions are fitted out with good articulation; most of them have joints at the neck, shoulders, wrists, torso, waist, hips, knees, and ankles. Of course, some of the figures with more "unique" body shapes and sizes will have some differences from the standard. The joints on Outer Space Men come from the Onell Design's Glyos System, combining movement and a high degree of customization. Essentially, all points of articulation are rotating cut joints with interlocking parts that can be separated and re-attached with any others. This is most easily seen in the OSM arm parts; many of the figures come with one set of straight arms and one set that are bent at the elbow. All Glyos joints are interchangeable so you can swap parts between the figures endlessly. Gemini even has Glyos inputs behind his green discs so you can do all sorts of things with him.
Of course, all sci-fi space dudes need accessories, and Outer Space Men do not disappoint in that regard. Each figure comes with at least one weapon, and most have a couple of accessories. Astro-Nautilus has the fewest with just his trident, but it's obvious that with his additional limbs and huge head he had a higher cost. Thankfully, the trident looks great and can even fit on his tentacle with its double-holed "grip." Metamorpho has a matching helmet with porthole face and pink knob at the top you can use to rotate his head; he also has two similar accessories in the shape of a pistol and a scepter in white and pink. Xodiac has the aforementioned bubble helmet along with a translucent rippled pistol and saucer-topped staff. Inferno has some of the coolest accessories of the bunch: a jagged silver pistol with orange flame effect, bullet shaped helmet, and a cloak of flames that plugs into his back! The Alpha Phase figures are well equipped too. Orbitron's accessories are totally unique, a stylized pistol and starburst "shield" with grips that work with his pincer hands. Gemini has head canisters, a retro pistol, and a staff topped with an even tinier head that has its own canister. You can even remove that miniscule head and reattach it elsewhere with the Glyos joints!
Leaving the best for last, again, Cyclops has full torso armor, twin heavy pistols (with three colors) that can be holstered on the armor, a battle helmet, and a massive bubble helmet. The giant also comes with two sets of hands: fists for wielding his pistols and open hands to use his menacing claws.
For those of you who may have older versions of OSM Waves 1 & 2, these Infinity Editions are slightly revised to be closer to the original designs. Inferno has the new clear orange parts that allow light to pass through, while Xodiac also has updated accessory colors. Astro-Nautilus has a new shade of purple on his skin and a deeper blue trident. Metamorpho got the biggest upgrade with a bright white suit, less opaque helmet, and better matching translucent pink elements.
I'm a big fan of the 3 ¾ inch scale and I dig retro sci-fi, so the Outer Space Men are right up my alley. If you're of a similar mindset you should definitely check them out. They have really interesting designs (no two look alike), solid sculpts, and unique color palettes that further set them apart. They have good articulation (though hinged knees would go a long way) so you can get them in classic attacking poses or have them stand at attention, but with their fun weapons and accessories they're just asking to be put into battle. The Alpha Phase figures take these design elements another step with their nearly 100% translucent bodies. Unfortunately this obscures their great sculpts, but the figures really do stand out from their fellows. All of the figures seen here are in stock right now at ShopFourHorsemen.com. You can get the Infinity Edition foursome for $50, and the Alpha Phase trio for the same price. Their storefront also has various other Outer Space Men in different colors and decos, so check those out too.
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From: LEAVEN, Vol. 41 No. 3, June-July 2005, pp. 62-63.
Gigantomastia is a rare connective tissue disorder, about which little is known, that affects the breasts. Only a handful of cases have been documented during the past century. Each case has some unique twist, but the underlying denominator is increased breast tissue in gigantic proportions, thought to be caused by sensitivity to prolactin. It appears to pass through family lines, both from mother to daughters and from mothers, through their sons, to granddaughters. Some women also experience insulin resistance, their bodies becoming marked with brown spots.
A number of different cycles can signal the breast tissue to begin to grow over abundantly: the onset of puberty, pregnancy, and/or birth. Not every woman will experience all three.
At the start of puberty, some young females with little or no breast development can grow three or more cup sizes within a few days.
This can also occur during pregnancy. Either at the onset of pregnancy or between the 16th to 20th week of gestation, these mothers experience an unusual growth of breast tissue, above and beyond what is considered normal. With each subsequent pregnancy, the tissue growth continues from where it left off the time before.
Mothers who have tissue growth occurring in such gigantic proportions post birth may mistake this for an overabundant milk supply or engorgement, but quite the opposite has occurred. The swelling is actually in the connective tissue. This can compromise long term milk supply, which, in turn, threatens the likelihood for successful lactation.
The swelling generally creates intense heat. The breasts can become fireballs, turning red, itchy, and feverish. The skin can actually begin to peel. Intense swelling in the connective tissue of the breasts can cause the milk ducts to become pinched off, and damage to the milk ducts can lead to plugged ducts and mastitis. Milk transfer from mother to baby is difficult because the tissue is rock hard and the nipples are completely flattened. The newborn is unable to latch on and suckle effectively, thus threatening the milk supply because breasts only make more milk when milk has been removed.
Reverse Pressure Softening (see page 63) may be of help in assisting the baby to latch-on. The open wounds on the nipples caused by blisters and cracks from improper latch-on can also lead to mastitis and/or abscesses. A pump might do further damage and even hand-expression may be unbearably painful. For some women who have Gigantomastia, the swelling never leaves the breast tissue and mastectomies or breast reductions may become necessary. Some have reported excess gains of 40 pounds of breast tissue from the onset of pregnancy. Others have severe atrophy set in after the breasts involute (revert to a pre-pregnancy state). They still have the same amount of skin, but the subcutaneous fat cells are no longer able to fill them, leading to an "empty saddlebag" appearance.
I have personally experienced this debilitating condition. At puberty I went from being as flat as a board to a "C" cup in one month. The first time I conceived, I went up two cup sizes in a matter of days. The same thing happened with the next three pregnancies.
In my case, the most enormous growth occurred after giving birth. Normal swelling began within 24 hours postpartum, becoming extreme during the next 12 to 24 hours. With my first birth, I went up three cup sizes during the post birth period, after my second childbirth, I went up six cup sizes, after my third birth it was 10 cup sizes, and after my last birth I went up nine cup sizes.
Beach towels were rolled up and placed underneath my breasts for support, while four elasticized cloth bandages were wound around to lift and hold the contraption in place. My breasts were extremely heavy, weighing approximately ten pounds each. Every vein was raised, and as nature would see fit, I never leaked.
I tried prickly pear cactus pads, shredded potatoes, and cabbage leaves to reduce the swelling. None of these worked. The only relief, if one could call it that, was soft gel ice packs and old fashioned bags of ice, which the heat of my breasts would melt within moments of contact.
This heat was so intense that I never even felt the coolness of the ice on my skin. I had to sleep on my back with the ice packs, which I would continually rotate, on my breasts. Fortunately for me, the swelling would begin to subside seven to 10 days later. The breast tissue would stay around an "E" to a "G" cup for the next year, depending on the birth order.
As far as my nursing relationship went, during the first two weeks it was rough. It was hard to snuggle a chubby little body with 20-pound "bowling balls" attached to my chest. The skin was so taut that the nipple became nonexistent, making latch on all but impossible. Blisters covered my nipples and areolas.
Breastfeeding did not relieve the swelling since the swelling occurs in the connective tissue itself. Instead, it just brought on more heat and more swelling from the normal engorgement that occurs for some women when the mature milk begins to come in. A deep, indescribable, "phantom like" pain set in and still haunts me periodically to this day.
For me, severe atrophy set in at about one year postpartum. My breasts diminished in size to an "AA." During ovulation and menstruation, the tissue swelling moves to other parts of my body, to my knees, ankles, toes, and fingers. I am unaware of others with Gigantomastia having this issue, but each case is different.
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Virtual Grand Rounds in Dermatology, A 26 year old woman with macromastia, presented by David Elpern MD., Williamstown MA, USA, on November 29, 2004.
Zargar, A. et al. Unilateral gestational macromastia in an unusual presentation of a rare disorder. Postgrad Med J 1999; 75:101-04.
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Cheri Casciola, IBCLC, RLC, has been an LLL Leader for seven years and is currently a District Advisor. She became aware that she had something beyond "normal engorgement" after attending monthly LLL meetings. Over the course of Cheri's third pregnancy, her Area Professional Liaison, Sharon Olson, helped her find the term "gigantomastia." With this new word in hand, Cheri went on to learn more about this condition from Dr. Randall Craig, obstetrician-gynecologist and fertility specialist. She breastfed her subsequent children successfully. She resides in Chandler, Arizona, USA with her husband, Don, and their children. They will soon be adopting a sibling pair. Send ideas and articles for "Keeping Up-to-Date" to Contributing Editor Norma Ritter at 58 Antler Road, Big Flats, New York 14814 USA, or email LLLnormaR at gmail dot com.


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A conference titled Dams: Water and Power in the New West is set for June 2 through June 4 at the Natural Resources Law Center of the University of Colorado School of Law in Boulder.
The keynote address by Charles F. Wilkinson, Coming to Grips with Growth in the West: Traditional Communities, Free Rivers and the New Megalopoli, will be Monday, June 2, at 12:30 p.m. in the Lindsley Memorial Courtroom of the law school. Wilkinson is a noted law professor, writer and authority on Western issues.
The conference will begin by providing historical context for the development of Western water and look at the impact dams have had on the environment and people of the region. It will examine the demographic and economic pressures that are demanding changes in the ways rivers are used and managed.
The conference will feature experts including high-ranking federal officials, environmentalists, industry representatives and legal scholars from throughout the nation addressing such topics as deregulation of the electric utility industry, federal relicensing of hydropower facilities, reoperation of federal facilities to improve environmental protection, divestment of federal facilities and visions for the future of water developments.
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Kappa Pi, international art honorary, establishes chapter at Muskingum
NOVEMBER 17, 2003 - Students who are majoring in art now can belong to a new chapter of an international art honorary fraternity at Muskingum College, the Zeta Alpha Iota chapter of Kappa Pi.
The chapter held its charter ceremony November 16 on the campus. The ceremony was presided over by Kappa Pi President Ron Koehler who is professor of art at Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi.
The Muskingum College chapter is sponsored by Muskingum Assistant Professor of Art Ken McCollum and Associate Professor of Art John Sun. The purpose of the group is the promote an awareness of art on campus.
In order to qualify, students must have completed at least 12 hours of art courses and must have a 3.0 overall grade point average.
Chapter officers are: President Sarah Sampson '04, Vice President Amanda McKee '04, Secretary Taumi Miller '05, and Treasurer Jonathan Verock '05.
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Something was really lost when the mixtape died. You see once upon a time a boy could make a mixtape for a girl. I personally took part in that exact ritual. The music on the tape represented how cool I was and the lyrics on each song were specific planned out messages. I took pride in knowing I had to coolest music. I walked the streets of NYC going from record store to record to be sure of just that fact. It's a shame every tune in now just one click away. I wonder what teenage boys are giving girls these days.
""Mixtape", a wonderful short film by Luke Snellin brings back the memories for those of us who used to spend hours making music mixes on cassette tape." – Scott Beale


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Jailhouse Joker/ Joker with Missile Launcher is one of the newest (and last) figures in the Dark Knight Movie Masters line. While originally meant for mass retail, Mattel nixed plans to release the line due to lack of retailer interest, but appeased fans worries by outlining a plan to release this figure and the other planned figures as MattyCollector.com exclusives.
Recently it's been announced that there is a change of plans and the figure(s) will now be released both on Matty and exclusively at Toys"R"Us in the spring. Jailhouse Joker, who is scheduled to be released in February 2010, captures the look of the character when he has been "apprehended" by Batman and Gordon, ending his reign of terror, or so they think...


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The Atlanta City Council has voted 14-0 to award the Atlanta Eagle Bar $1 million in response to a federal lawsuit filed by a private attorney on behalf of 19 clients unjustly arrested in a botched police raid last September, according to a report by WTVM News 9 and the Associated Press.
The night of Sept. 10, 2009, four dozen police crashed the Underwear Night special event at the Atlanta Eagle, slamming patrons to the floor, using homophobic slurs, and arresting and detaining 62 people. Police targeted the gay bar on the pretext of illicit sex and drugs, allegations that were never proven.
The owner of the Eagle, Richard Ramey, went immediately on the offensive against the raid, saying to The Atlanta Journal Constitution on Sept. 12, 2009, "Our problem is with the way our customers were treated."
Nick Koperski, a bar patron present at the time of the raid, said in the same article: "I'm thinking, this is Stonewall. It's like I stepped into the wrong decade."
The Atlanta Police Department refused to cooperate with an investigation by the Atlanta Citizens Council. Charges brought against employees and patrons either failed to win convictions, collapsed for lack of evidence, or were otherwise dismissed, according to a report by EDGE.
Last March eight employees of the bar were found not guilty of trumped up charges by the Atlanta Police Department in a ruling handed down in Municipal Court.
Investigations into the raid found that the Atlanta Police Department did not have a warrant to raid the bar on the night in question. Mandatory revisions to police procedures will be carried out in response to the settlement.
The vindication of the Atlanta Eagle stands in sharp contrast to the outcome of the Fort Worth Police Department's infamous raid on the Rainbow Lounge just months before the Atlanta debacle. Like the Georgia raid, all charges against patrons arrested at the popular Fort Worth gay bar have been dropped without comment from the city.
Unlike the Atlanta outcome, however, the Fort Worth Police Department has never issued an apology or admitted any wrongdoing in the illicit raid on the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion.
This has been in spite of the public action disciplining officers of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) for their part in the raid, and a formal apology issued by the executive of the TABC. Factors contributing to the non-resolution of the Fort Worth police raid may include a less-than-robust defense of bar patrons by the Rainbow Lounge ownership at the time of the bust, and the less aggressive approach Fort Worth gay leaders employed to bring the city and the police department to account.
Justice for Atlanta, but how about for Fort Worth? We guess the mayor of Fort Worth has more control over the courts, the press, and the gay establishment in North Texas than the mayor of Atlanta. A good thing? You be the judge.


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The New Year's Day's bowl action was exceedingly entertaining with plenty of highlights from the six-game slate.
For some conferences, though, the day was not a fun-filled affair. Wisconsin's loss to Stanford in the Rose Bowl capped a disastrous day for the Big Ten. Northwestern was the lone victor for the league in five Jan. 1 games, and for the entire bowl season, the conference went 2-5.
How to fix Big Ten: Add Texas and Oklahoma
Greenberg: Stanford on its way to more
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Orange Bowl: Florida State 31, Northern Illinois 10 (recap). Florida State pulls away in the fourth quarter to grab the win, which is the first BCS win for the Seminoles since 2000.
Rose Bowl: Stanford 20, Wisconsin 14 (recap). A Curt Phillips INT with less than three minutes left proves costly to the Badgers. Barry Alvarez loses his first Rose Bowl (and the Badgers their third straight), while the Cardinal win the Granddaddy without Andrew Luck at QB. Greenberg: Stanford grinds out victory
Outback Bowl: South Carolina 33, Michigan 28 (recap). Ace Sanders was huge, with three TDs. Jadeveon Clowney also delivered the hit of the day—and likely the bowl season.
Capital One Bowl: Georgia 45, Nebraska 31. (recap). Both sides had their share of big plays in a wildly entertaining contest, but Bulldogs made more of them.
Gator Bowl: Northwestern 34, Mississippi State 20: (recap). Wildcats' nine-game bowl winless streak is over, and it is the program's first bowl win since the 1949 Rose Bowl.
Heart of Dallas Bowl: Oklahoma State 58, Purdue 14: (recap). Win gives the Cowboys eight victories on the season. Not bad after using three quarterbacks this season and losing Brandon Weeden and Justin Blackmon to the NFL.
Jan. 2
Sugar Bowl: Florida (11-1) vs. Louisville (10-2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN). We provide three keys for each team in this matchup in the Big Easy.
Jan. 3
Fiesta Bowl: Kansas State (11-1) vs. Oregon (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN). Just think, this could have been a national championship game matchup had neither team lost down the stretch.
Jan. 4
Cotton Bowl: Texas A&M (10-2) vs. Oklahoma (10-2), 8 p.m. (FOX). It's our first look at Johnny Manziel since he was seen golfing with the Jonas brothers. How will he react, and how will the Sooners do in stopping him?
Jan. 5
BBVA Compass Bowl: Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Mississippi (6-6), 1 p.m. (ESPN). NFL draftniks will enjoy watching Pitt's Ray Graham in this one.
Jan. 6
GoDaddy.com Bowl: Kent State (11-2) vs. Arkansas State (9-3), 9 p.m. (ESPN). It's the final bowl before the biggie. Both schools know how to play offense. SN offers a history lesson, too.
Jan. 7
BCS National Championship Game: Notre Dame (12-0) vs. Alabama (12-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN). Two storied programs, one title. Buckle up for what should be a great game.
New Mexico Bowl: Arizona 49, Nevada 48
Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Utah State 41, Toledo 15
Poinsettia Bowl: BYU 23, San Diego State 6
Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl: UCF 38, Ball State 17
New Orleans Bowl: Louisiana-Lafayette 43, East Carolina 34
MAACO Bowl: Boise State 28, Washington 26
Hawaii Bowl: SMU 43, Fresno State 10
Little Caesars Pizza Bowl: Central Michigan 24, Western Kentucky 21
Military Bowl: San Jose State 29, Bowling Green 20
Belk Bowl: Cincinnati 48, Duke 34
Holiday Bowl: Baylor 49, UCLA 26
Independence Bowl: Ohio 45, Louisiana-Monroe 14
Russell Athletic Bowl: Virginia Tech 13, Rutgers 10, OT
Meineke Car Care Bowl: Texas Tech 34, Minnesota 31
Armed Forces Bowl: Rice 33, Air Force 14
Pinstripe Bowl: Syracuse 38, West Virginia 14
Fight Hunger Bowl: Arizona State 62, Navy 28
Alamo Bowl: Texas 31, Oregon State 27
Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl: Michigan State 17, TCU 16
Music City Bowl: Vanderbilt 38, N.C. State 24
Sun Bowl: Georgia Tech 21, Southern Cal 7
Liberty Bowl: Tulsa 31, Iowa State 17
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Trey133 wrote:Blurr - Is the flash kinda like an orc? I threw one about 3 weeks ago and forgot to pick it up out at the field. Its gone now but I don't really remember the flight too well.
Iman522 - I'm using Z plastic for the Avengers. I'm sorry I didn't specify, I'll fix my post. Regarding the Hornet, I had a short love affair with it, but I feel like I can throw the Drone sooooo hard! Its almost like a security blanket, when I get in the crap, I've resorted to just throwing the drone out of it reaaaaally hard and fighting through the brush.
Jnecessaary - I've got 3 utility type discs that I'm kinda running through my head regarding rolling, one may make it in the bag purely dependent on the situation. When I was at worlds last year I forgot to bring a roller disc, and luckily my CE leopard didn't mind filling in the position. At Delaware my leopard roller was not as long as if I had brought out my beat eagle but it sufficed. I'm hoping that after some more beating in, maybe one of the Avengers can also fill the roller position. The other 3 that I mentioned earlier are 1) Z Flick for thumbers/forehand rollers (not in the bag at the moment) 2) Super beat 04 Tracker (rolls similarly to a CE TL) 3) Cryztal Z avenger SS (good god it rolls like a champ right out of the box).
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Hey everyone,
I think I'm one of the few PFDS members who posts on DGR, and probably the only one who does so with any regularity. So I wanted to start a thread to promote our first ever year as an NT event. You can find more information at http://www.wix.com/deitzel/pfdo
If anyone is coming in for the tournament and wants to play on any of the courses, let me know. I'll be playing in one of the am divisions, but I've played all the courses being used pretty extensively.


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For years, I've had the same two goals: to obtain my doctorate in physics with at least a bachelor's degree in astronomy and to become a research scientist or professor in the field of astrophysics. I've always wanted to understand how and why the world around me works, how I could and do affect it and vice versa. I was first introduced to this science through NOVA's presentation of Brian Greene's 'The Elegant Universe'. After watching, I realized that physics is the one field of science where there is the opportunity to answer these ultimate questions of the universe. So, in my junior year at Putnam City High I decided to 'test drive' physics and found that I enjoyed the practical application of the subject as much as I had enjoyed the concepts. Since, my career plans have never been doubted again and, in fact, will be more secure than ever with the guidance of my physics mentors.


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Maybin might start rehab stint on Friday
SAN DIEGO -- Center fielder Cameron Maybin could be headed out on a Minor League rehabilitation stint as soon as Friday if he responds well to swinging the bat this week.
Maybin, who on Sunday missed his 28th consecutive game with a right wrist impingement, will hit in the batting cage and on the field before games on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
"You can expect if Cam has a good three days, baseball activities, hitting in the cage and on the field, you could expect to see him go out Friday," said Padres manager Bud Black. "...We feel confident where Cam is."
Maybin has been on the disabled list since April 17 and his recovery has been slow. Surgery was once an option and might be something he revisits during the offseason, but Maybin's wrist has responded well in the last few weeks.
Maybin was hitting .091 in his first 33 at-bats with five strikeouts before sustaining the injury while making a catch against the Dodgers last month.
Corey Brock is a reporter for MLB.com. Keep track of @FollowThePadres on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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September 01, 2008 at 05:02:06 Sep 01, 2008 @ 05:02
how about in the valley?I remember walking into a boutique near maccas in the mcwhirters centre.Anyone know the name? i forgot what it was called had some nice kickz in thereeee
I've been to laced and aprtment.
I actually copped a couple pair of shoes from laced
the guys @ aprtment are awesome! bought a few things
laced workers are like get in buy our shoes get out....
Who sells what and who sells Imperial


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Web-Drawing Throwdown: Paper.js Vs. Processing.js Vs. Raphael
- By Zack Grossbart
- February 22nd, 2012
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Before drawing anything in a browser, ask yourself three questions:
- Do you need to support older browsers?
If the answer is yes, then your only choice is Raphaël. It handles browsers all the way back to IE 7 and Firefox 3. Raphaël even has some support for IE 6, although some of its underlying technology cannot be implemented there.
- Do you need to support Android?
Android doesn't support SVG, so you'll have to use Paper.js1 or Processing.js2. Some rumors say that Android 4 will handle SVG, but the majority of Android devices won't support it for years.
- Is your drawing interactive?
Raphaël and Paper.js focus on interaction with drawn elements through clicking, dragging and touch. Processing.js doesn't support any object-level events, so responding to user gestures is very difficult. Processing.js can draw a cool animation on your home page, but the other tools are better for interactive applications.
Paper.js, Processing.js and Raphaël are the leading libraries for drawing on the Web right now. A couple of others are up and coming, and you can always use Flash, but these three work well with HTML5 and have the widest support among browser vendors.
Further Reading on SmashingMag: Link
- Best Of Both Worlds: Mixing HTML5 And Native Code3
- Web-Drawing Throwdown: Paper.js Vs. Processing.js Vs. Raphael4
- How To Create Web Animations With Paper.js5
- Love Generating SVG With JavaScript? Move It To The Server!6
Choosing the right framework will determine the success of your project. This article covers the advantages and disadvantages of each, and the information you need to make the best choice.
All of the code in this article is open source and can be run on the demo page7 that accompanies this article.
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Overview Link
canvas tag
canvas tag
|Processing script
|iOS only
|Vector and raster
It's all JavaScript once the page runs, but the frameworks take different paths to get there. Raphaël is written directly in JavaScript, but Paper.js uses PaperScript, and Processing.js uses its own script. They all support Firefox, Chrome and Safari, but Internet Explorer is an issue — Paper.js and Processing.js use the
canvas tag and thus require IE 9.
PaperScript is a JavaScript extension that makes it possible to write scripts that don't pollute the global namespace. This cuts down on JavaScript conflicts. PaperScript also supports direct math on objects such as
Point8 and
Size9: you can add two points together as if they were numbers.
Processing.js is based on a framework named Processing10, which runs in the Java Virtual Machine. You define
int and
float instead of
Using all three libraries is easy if you have some familiarity with JavaScript.
Getting Started Link
Start by importing each library. The process for setting each up is a little different.
Setting Up Paper.js Link
<script src="paper.js" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script type="text/paperscript" canvas="paperCircle" src="paper_circle.pjs" id="script"></script>
<canvas id="paperCircle" class="canvas" width="200" height="200" style="background-color: white;"></canvas>
Paper.js specifies a script type of
text/paperscript and the ID of the
canvas tag that you'll draw on. It uses that ID to know where to draw.
Setting Up Processing.js Link
<script src="processing.js" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script>
<canvas width="200" height="200" class="canvas" data-processing-sources="processing_circle.java"></canvas>
Processing.js uses the
data-processing-sources attribute of the
canvas tag to import your drawing. I use a
.java extension for Processing's source file so that my editor color-codes it properly. Some authors use a
.pde or
.pjs extension. It's up to you.
Setting Up Raphaël Link
<script src="raphael-min.js" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script>
<script src="raphael_circle.js" type="text/javascript" charset="utf-8"></script>
Raphaël is imported like any other JavaScript file. It works well with jQuery's
ready11 function or any other JavaScript framework.
Now we can start drawing.
Object-Oriented Drawing Link
Both Paper.js and Raphaël use object-oriented drawing: you draw a circle and get back a circle object. Processing.js draws the circle and doesn't give you anything back. The following simple example makes it clear. Let's start with a circle in the middle of the screen at point
var circle = new Path.Circle(new Point(100, 100), 10);
circle.fillColor = '#ee2a33';
var paper = Raphael('raphaelCircle', 200, 200);
var c = paper.ellipse(100, 100, 10, 10);
c.attr({'fill': '#00aeef', 'stroke': '#00aeef'});
void setup() {
size(200, 200);
void draw() {
translate(100, 100);
ellipse(0, 0, 20, 20);
Each code snippet draws the same circle. The difference is in what you can do with it.
Paper.js creates the circle as a path13 object. We can hold onto the object and change it later. In Paper.js,
circle.fillColor = 'red'; fills our circle with red, and
circle.scale(2) makes it twice as big.
Raphaël follows Paper.js' object-oriented model. In Raphaël, we can change the color of our circle with
circle.attr('fill', 'red');, and scale it up with
circle.scale(2, 2);. The point is that the circle is an object that we can work with later.
Processing.js doesn't use objects; the
ellipse function doesn't return anything. Once we've drawn our circle in Processing.js, it's part of the rendered image, like ink on a page; it's not a separate object that can be changed by modifying a property. To change the color, we have to draw a new circle directly on top of the old one.
When we call
fill2214, it changes the fill color for every object we draw thereafter. After we call
translate15 and
fill, every shape will be filled with green.
Because functions change everything, we can easily end up with unwanted side effects. Call a harmless function, and suddenly everything is green! Processing.js provides the
pushMatrix16 and
popMatrix17 functions to isolate changes, but you have to remember to call them.
Processing.js' no-objects philosophy means that complex drawings run faster. Paper.js and Raphaël contain references to everything you draw, and so the memory overhead created by complex animations will slow down your application. Processing.js contains no references to drawn elements, so each shape takes up a tiny amount of memory. Memory overhead pays off if you need to access an object later, but it's overkill if you don't. Paper.js gives you a way out of this with the
Symbol18 object and by rasterizing objects, but you have to plan ahead to keep the app running fast.
The object-oriented versus no-objects philosophy has implications for everything you do with these libraries. It shapes the way each library handles animations.
Let's Make It Move Link
Rotating circles aren't very interesting, so we'll make a square rotate around a circle.
Animation in Processing.js Link
Processing.js supports animation with the predefined
setup20 and
draw21 functions, like this:
float angle = 0.0;
void setup() {
size(200, 200);
void draw() {
translate(100, 100);
ellipse(0, 0, 20, 20);
angle += 0.1;
rect(-40, -40, 80, 80);
setup function is called once when the application starts. We tell Processing.js to animate with a frame rate of 30 frames per second, so our
draw function will be called 30 times every second. That rate might sound high, but it's normal for making an animation look smooth.
draw function starts by filling in the background of the
canvas; it paints over anything left over from previous invocations of the
draw function. This is a major difference with Processing.js: we are not manipulating objects, so we always have to clean up previously drawn shapes.
Next, we translate the coordinate system to the
100,100 point. This positions the drawing at 100 pixels from the left and 100 pixels from the top of the canvas for every drawing until we reset the coordinates. Then, we rotate by the specified angle. The angle increases with every
draw, which makes the square spin around. The last step is to draw a square using the
fill2214 and
rect23 functions.
rotate function in Processing.js normally takes radians24 instead of degrees25. That's why we increase the angle of each frame by 0.2, rather than a higher number such as 3. This is one of many times when trigonometry shows up in this method of drawing.
Animation in Paper.js Link
Paper.js makes this simple animation easier than in Processing.js, with a persistent rectangle object:
var r;
function init() {
var c = new Path.Circle(new Point(100, 100), 10);
c.fillColor = '#ee2a33';
var point = new Point(60, 60);
var size = new Size(80, 80);
var rectangle = new Rectangle(point, size);
r = new Path.Rectangle(rectangle);
r.strokeColor = '#ee2a33';
r.strokeWidth = 2;
function onFrame(event) {
We maintain the state of our square as an object, and Paper.js handles drawing it on the screen. We rotate it a little for each frame. Paper.js manages the path, so we don't have to redraw everything for each frame or keep track of the angle of rotation or worry about affecting other objects.
Animation in Raphaël Link
Animations in Raphaël are written in standard JavaScript, so Raphaël doesn't have specific functions for handling animation frames. Instead, we rely on JavaScript's
setInterval function.
var paper = Raphael('raphaelAnimation', 200, 200);
var c = paper.ellipse(100, 100, 10, 10);
'fill': '#00aeef',
'stroke': '#00aeef'
var r = paper.rect(60, 60, 80, 80);
'stroke-width': 2,
'stroke': '#00aeef'
setInterval(function() {
}, 33);
Raphaël is similar to Paper.js in its object-oriented approach. We have a square, and we call a
rotate function on it. Thus, we can easily spin the square with a small amount of code.
Interaction Link
Interactions With Raphaël Link
var paper = Raphael('raphaelInteraction', 200, 200);
var r = paper.rect(60, 60, 80, 80);
r.attr({'fill': '#00aeef', 'stroke': '#00aeef'});
var clicked = false;
r.click(function() {
if (clicked) {
r.attr({'fill': '#00aeef', 'stroke': '#00aeef'});
} else {
r.attr({'fill': '#f00ff0', 'stroke': '#f00ff0'});
clicked = !clicked;
click function in Raphaël works like jQuery, and you can add it to any object. Once we get the click event, changing the color of the square is easy. Raphaël has more functions to support dragging, hovering and all of the other user interactions you expect from JavaScript.
Interactions With Paper.js Link
Paper.js has a different way of managing interactions, but it's still pretty easy:
var hitOptions = {
fill: true,
tolerance: 5
function init() {
var point = new Point(60, 60);
var size = new Size(80, 80);
var rectangle = new Rectangle(point, size);
r = new Path.Rectangle(rectangle);
r.fillColor = '#ee2a33';
function onMouseUp(event) {
var hitResult = project.hitTest(event.point, hitOptions);
if (hitResult && hitResult.item) {
if (hitResult.item.clicked) {
hitResult.item.fillColor = '#ee2a33';
} else {
hitResult.item.fillColor = '#f00ff0';
hitResult.item.clicked = !hitResult.item.clicked;
Paper.js deals with mouse gestures through a concept called "hit testing27." A hit finds the point under the mouse cursor and figures out which object it lies above. Hit options enable you to define how the hit works: you can set options for such things as how close the mouse has to be, and whether the middle of the object counts or only the edge. We can extend this hit test to any object or group of objects in Paper.js.
The Paper.js team added object-level events similar to Raphaël's a few weeks ago. The events should show up in the next release.
Interactions With Processing.js Link
Processing.js makes detecting mouse clicks tricky. It doesn't support object-level events or hit testing, so we're pretty much on our own.
float bx;
float by;
int bs = 20;
boolean bover = false;
boolean clicked = false;
void setup() {
size(200, 200);
bx = width/2.0;
by = height/2.0;
void draw() {
// Test if the cursor is over the box
if (mouseX > bx-bs && mouseX < bx+bs && mouseY > by-bs && mouseY < by+bs) {
bover = true;
} else {
bover = false;
translate(100, 100);
rect(-40, -40, 80, 80);
void mousePressed() {
if (bover) {
if (clicked) {
} else {
clicked = !clicked;
Once Processing.js draws the square, it forgets about it. We want the color of the square to change when we click on it, but the script doesn't know that, so we have to do all of the calculations ourselves. The
draw function detects the mouse cursor's position and does the math to determine whether it lies within the square.
The code is not too bad for the square, but our circle would need
pr2. And more complex shapes such as ovals, curves and compound shapes would require even more math.
No Clear Winner Link
Each framework has its advantages. Between them, the features make for cool demos and even cooler applications.
Showing Off Paper.js Link
Paper.js excels at manipulating complex shapes. It can turn, twist and transform any object in hundreds of ways. These transforms make it easy to convert objects based on interactive gestures. The new Google Music Tour, which makes colored lines beat in time to music, shows how one can make complex changes on simple shapes.
The other wow factor in Paper.js is its support of raster graphics28. Paper.js can completely change the way images are drawn — including by turning them into spirals29 and Q*bert30 boards.
Showing Off Processing.js Link
Processing.js' biggest feature is speed, making it possible to draw complex animations on slower machines. Many examples32 are out there, but the fluidity of Processing.js animations shows up best in Ricardo Sánchez's koi pond33.
The swishing of the tails and waving of the bodies make the koi look very natural. Processing.js makes this easy, with support for curves and customized animations.
Processing.js also supports complex drawing elements such as shading, lighting and 3-D transforms. If you want to create complex animations in
canvas very quickly, then Processing.js is the clear winner.
Showing Off Raphaël Link
The best feature of Raphaël is its support for Internet Explorer 7 and 8. If your application has to run on older browsers, then Raphaël is the only option.
The other big feature of Raphaël is its community. Raphaël is older than Paper.js and Processing.js and thus has had more time to build examples, tutorials and user support. It has built-in support for easing, animation transforms and the event handlers that we saw in the interaction example; it also has a comprehensive charting library.
Raphaël also has the best tooling support.
The Tools Link
If you've worked with Flash, the lack of tools for these frameworks will disappoint you. Many of the frameworks will edit SVG images, but none of them offer a drag-and-drop method for creating applications.
A few simple tools are out there, but they are more like proofs of concept than actual products. Adobe is working on a tool named Edge35, but it has a long way to go.
If you want to drag and drop, then Web animations aren't for you yet. Right now, this method of drawing is more like video-game programming. Writing code to draw a circle is tougher than clicking and dragging, but it scales to more complex applications and some fun stuff.
Let's Build Something Real Link
So far, we've looked at some simple examples, seen the best features of each platform and looked at how to choose the right one. Each framework has pluses and minuses, but judging them is difficult until you create an actual application.
To compare each framework, I've drawn some gears. Each gear is made up of two circles, with a set of teeth around the outer circle.
When the shapes are all given the same color, they look just like a gear.
Every gear will rotate a little with each frame of the animation. The first gear will be given a speed, and the rest will move relative to it. The gears will arrange, mesh and rotate together with a crazy amount of trigonometry. Put them together and you've got a complex gear system.
Well, that wasn't quite Raphaël. The
rotate function work different in Raphaël than it does in Paper.js and Processing.js. Raphaël doesn't support rotation around a fixed point. Instead, the teeth of the gears are drawn and redrawn independently, and they fly through the air instead of rotating around the center. The only way to really turn the gear would be to draw the entire gear as a single path, and that takes more math than I'm willing to write. If anyone wants to give it a try, everything is open source.
The Future Of Web Drawing Link
We gamble on every new technology that we learn: we hope that it catches on and that our investment pays off. Technologies rise and fall on their respective merits, but other factors comes into play, such as vendor support and business uses. The future of our industry is almost a guessing game.
Right now, Flash looks like a bad investment. Flash has great tools, years of development and a large community, but even Adobe is moving away from it.
SVG is in a similar situation. Browsers support it now, but it isn't getting a lot of attention.
Every browser vendor is working hard to render
canvas faster, to use hardware acceleration and to better support libraries such as Paper.js and Processing.js. All mobile devices support
canvas, and their developers are working to improve it.
Update Link
After hearing from a few Raphaël fans Dmitry Baranovskiy39 the creator of the framework took a look and showed me what I was missing to make the gears rotate in Raphaël. Check out the rotating gears in Raphaël40.
Footnotes Link
- 1 http://paperjs.org/
- 2 http://processingjs.org/
- 3 https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2013/10/best-of-both-worlds-mixing-html5-native-code/
- 4 https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2012/02/web-drawing-throwdown-paper-processing-raphael/
- 5 https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2011/11/create-web-animations-with-paperjs/
- 6 https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2014/05/love-generating-svg-javascript-move-to-server/
- 7 http://zgrossbart.github.com/3gears/
- 8 http://paperjs.org/reference/point
- 9 http://paperjs.org/reference/size
- 10 http://processing.org/
- 11 http://api.jquery.com/ready/
- 12 http://zgrossbart.github.com/3gears/
- 13 http://paperjs.org/reference/path
- 14 http://processingjs.org/reference/fill_
- 15 http://processingjs.org/reference/translate_
- 16 http://processingjs.org/reference/pushMatrix_
- 17 http://processingjs.org/reference/popMatrix_
- 18 http://paperjs.org/features/#symbols
- 19 http://zgrossbart.github.com/3gears/
- 20 http://processingjs.org/reference/setup_
- 21 http://processingjs.org/reference/draw_
- 22 http://processingjs.org/reference/fill_
- 23 http://processingjs.org/reference/rect_
- 24 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radians
- 25 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Degree_(angle)
- 26 http://zgrossbart.github.com/3gears/
- 27 http://paperjs.org/examples/hit-testing/
- 28 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raster_graphics
- 29 http://paperjs.org/examples/spiral-raster/
- 30 http://paperjs.org/examples/q-bertify/
- 31 http://paperjs.org/examples/spiral-raster/
- 32 http://processingjs.org/exhibition
- 33 http://nardove.com/
- 34 http://nardove.com/
- 35 http://success.adobe.com/en/na/sem/products/edge.html?sdid=JAPEL&skwcid=TC|23230|HTML5%20animation%20tools||S|b|8325947226
- 36 http://zgrossbart.github.com/3gears/paper_gears.html
- 37 http://zgrossbart.github.com/3gears/processing_gears.html
- 38 http://zgrossbart.github.com/3gears/raphael_gears.html
- 39 http://dmitry.baranovskiy.com/
- 40 http://zgrossbart.github.com/3gears/raphael_gears.html


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Through failing to qualify for the British and Irish Cup the Rodney Parade outfit are one of 10 Premiership teams with six-fixture gaping holes in their calendar.
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