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The serious doping-related scandal has hit Russian sport and may affect the country's volleyball as well!
Russian athletes may be banned from competing internationally, including the Olympic Games next year, and the country may lose the right to host major tournaments, TASS reported! This outcome is on the horizon due to the fact that the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) is in danger of losing its compliance once again. The Executive Committee of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is going to take serious sanctions against Russian sports and the list of the exact measures that will be taken will be known on December 9, the Director General of RUSADA, Yuri Ganus, stated for TASS. More precisely, the WADA Compliance Committee recommended that the Executive Committee should exclude RUSADA from a compliance status.
RUSADA risks losing compliance due to changes that were found in the Moscow laboratory database. The database contains the results of testing doping samples of Russian athletes for the period from 2012 to 2015. Maintaining the integrity of the database was a condition for the restoration of RUSADA compliance in September last year. The base was transferred to WADA in early January and had many inconsistencies. If RUSADA again loses its compliance, Russian athletes may be banned from international competitions, including the 2020 Olympic Games, and the country may lose the right to host major competitions.
For Russian volleyball, this would mean the absence of both male and female national teams from volleyball tournaments in Tokyo as well as canceling the organization of the 2022 FIVB Men's World Championship.
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2 Comments about "Russian athletes, including volleyball players, at serious risk of being excluded from Olympics!"
Good. WADA has more than enough evidence that Russia has NOT learned its lesson and continues to cheat and be NON compliant. This State Sponsored corruption has to stop. If the Athletes are allowed they will probably be forced to compete under the Olympic Banner. The apparent charges and suspensions against Russian officials were so wide in range.reply
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Stop reading mainstream media as they have political motives.
The committee has spent several years investigating Russian compliance with global antidoping rules after the earlier scandal, which stemmed from revelations of a state-sponsored doping program that was remarkable for its scale and sophistication. The committee concluded that Russia had deliberately manipulated a database of test results to conceal failed drug tests by Russian athletes, and that it had fabricated evidence in an attempt to shift blame for those changes to former Russian antidoping officials.
I do feel bad for the Russian Athletes who are clean and caught up with this mess but if they are allowed to compete in Tokyo, I doubt other countries athletes will be very supportive and understanding and rightfully so. I know the volleyball world is pretty tight and friendly but the line has to be drawn when we see STATE sponsored doping.


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When e-cigarettes came out, many hailed them as the solution to getting die-hard tobacco smokers off the evil weed (tobacco, not the other "evil" weed…). After all, it isn't the nicotine in tobacco that kills smokers, it's the assorted poisonous ingredients like arsenic, formaldehyde, nickel cadmium… I could go on, but there's no point really. Suffice to say, the only "harmful" effect of nicotine is its addictiveness. The stuff that gives you cancers, heart problems and the rest of it is the other stuff in the tobacco.
So, the e-cigs are the solution, right? The ingredients of an e-cig are basically nicotine, water, and a touch of propylene glycol, (which helps vaporise the liquid nicotine). So, the e-cig provides the "ritual" of smoking (the cigarette prop, the inhalation and exhalation, and the nicotine) but none of the tars and other poisons that kill smokers – all good, right?
Well actually, no it's not all good, according to the British Medical Association and associated OORDs* The BMA squeals that there have not been enough "rigorous, peer-reviewed studies". French bodies are actually considering a ban on e-cig use in public places, even though there are no so-called "passive smoking" dangers. And there are even illogical claims that e-cigs might be a "gateway drug" which would lead youngsters on to try "the real thing"!
I believe that e-cigs are a wonderful invention and probably the solution to the tobacco problem. Occasionally I even imagine a future in which tobacco is banned and e-cig "vaping" (ie inhaling nicotine vapour) has taken its place. But too many ignorant puritans are opposed to that. Nicotine is enjoyable and addictive, therefore it's evil and should be banned in spite of its general harmlessness. It's like how the government "temporarily" bans "legal highs" like "Benzo Fury" and "NBOMe" while it looks for an excuse to make the ban permanent. They say this is done for the sake of public health, but that's a lie. The authorities don't want us to enjoy ourselves. They let us get pissed, but make sure we pay for it – through exorbitant taxation and hangovers. Equally, the government taxes tobacco to the hilt, hence the ridiculous price-tag on a pack of cigarettes. But if vaping became more popular, it could drop in price dramatically.
I would encourage cigarette smokers to give e-cigs a try-out (I've tried the disposable nicolites and they're not bad – a bit of an aftertaste, but they're cheaper than their tobacco rivals, and if the market increases as projected the price could fall even more) – while you obviously have to take any manufacturers' claims with a pinch of salt, it's clear e-cigs are nowhere near as toxic as regular cigarettes, and they pose absolutely no threat to other people – so the idea of banning vaping in public places is illogical to anyone except a puritan.
Please, please, PLEASE – check out both sides of the argument before you make a judgement on this. And if you're a non-smoker, ask yourself: if these e-cigs pose me no dangers, and they don't pose real danger to the user, why would I want them banned? This arguments is about more than e-cigs: it's about the freedom to do what you like to your own body. You might not like tattoos or body piercing – does that mean we should make tattoos and nipple-rings illegal? Please, give this some serious, genuine thought. If someone's vaping in a train station, posing no danger to you and yours. is it fair to make it a crime?


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Controversy queen Rakhi Sawant is once again making headlines and has become the hot topic on the internet. Rakhi. who never fails to grab attention, recently fell unconscious after challenging another female wrestler for a bout during a wrestling match with a CWE (Continental Wrestling Entertainment) wrestler in Panchkula. Rakhi fell unconscious and was later carried to the hospital where she is being treated.
The video of Rakhi Sawant from the wrestling ring has been making rounds on the social media and going viral big time. In the video, Rakhi Sawant can be seen all dressed up in a red Indian attire, standing inside the ring, where she soon gets mercilessly knocked down by her opponent. Post which Rakhi, could not get up and was carried from the ring to the hospital.
According to the reports by India Today, she complained of a backache and stomach pain, however, her condition is said to be stable now. Take a look at the couple of videos which are garnering a lot of attention on social media:
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Warm summer winds are sweeping through College Station and there will be plenty of opportunities for you to get out and welcome the new season. Here's a look at a few upcoming summer events near our apartments in College Station, TX.
On the first Friday of each month, the Downtown Bryan Association hosts First Friday, featuring live music from local artists, displays, vendors, shopping, dining, and more. Starting at 5 p.m. on June 7th, head down to the corner of W 21st and N Main Street for a night of free community fun.
On the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month, Chris Collar and Jacob Appelt will be hosting Jazz Night at The Village in downtown Bryan. Join them at 7 pm on June 14th to hear unique jazz music performed by Brazos Valley musicians. Guests are encouraged to come and enjoy dinner with some company at the Village Cafe before the show.
Also taking place on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of June is the Summer Sunset Series at the Palace Theater. Winners of KBTX's Summer Sunset Series Video Auditions will perform at these concerts. Come out at 8 pm to enjoy a night of free entertainment from the Texas 105 Band and the Great American Boxcar Chorus.
Finally, join businesses in downtown Bryan to welcome this month's Third Thursday Art Step. Starting at 6 pm on June 20th, browse through various artist receptions, gallery openings, and open art studio showcases while you enjoy the cool, summer evening. Check out their Facebook page for more information.
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"No doctor but the great doctor (Hanifa), to whose school we belong, has assented to the imposition of the jizya (poll tax) on Hindus. Doctors of other schools allow no other alternative but 'Death or Islam.'""
Qazi Mughisuddin's reply to Sultan Alauddin Khalji. Tarikh-i Firoz Shahi, of Ziauddin Barani in Elliot and Dowson, Vol. III : Elliot and Dowson, History of India as told by its own Historians, 8 Volumes, Allahabad Reprint, 1964. pp. 184, chapter 15 https://archive.org/stream/cu31924073036737#page/n199/mode/2up.Quoted in B.R. Ambedkar, Pakistan or The Partition of India (1946). <!--- Quoted in Jadunath Sarkar, History of Aurangzib, Volume III, Calcutta, 1928, p. 166. Quoted in S.R.Goel, The Calcutta Quran Petition (1999) ISBN 9788185990583 --->
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24th March 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Our annual spring bouldering competition is THE local comp you will want to kick off your 2019 climbing season with.
You can enter in one of 3 categories :
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With 30+ easyish and hard routes – there really will be something for you to have a go at.
Our annual comp is a fun evening to get together with your mates to come try your hardest and have a crack at the problems on offer.
With sponsorship from local Peterborough based IT business, Smart Solutions, our competition is the must enter event for any climber looking to warm up their season and test their winter training efforts.
With 1st/ 2nd/ and 3rd place prizes across 3 categories: Open, Ladies, And Veterans – you won't want to miss your chance to win big.
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One of the things Cris and I really cherish as parents, is reading to, and with our girls… This past year has been such a fun year as we've watched Sabrina, who is in Kindergarten, discover the joys of reading by herself. It's so fun to witness this all over again… I remember Alexandra, who will be 16 in just a few days, demonstrate as much enthusiasm when she embarked on this magical journey herself.
When Alexandra started reading "real" books, around second or third grade if my memory is correct,
I started reading them too. Having been raised and educated in France, I had never read most of the books she was discovering. I was curious, wanted to know what she was reading, and be better prepared to answer questions as they came up.
It was a fun thing to do, and another great way to share something meaningful. I must admit I did not relish every book, but at least I knew what my precious daughter was consuming.
But as the girls got older, the books got longer and more complex, and when "just for fun" books were added to the list, keeping up with the girls became a little more challenging. Especially with Natasha, my 12 year old, who absolutely devours books! She'll read a 500 page book in a couple of days, and try as I may, I just can't carve out the time to read that much! Now don't get me wrong, I love to read as much as she does, but I have plenty of my own reading to do…
But… after reading this insightful article by our guest contributor Bruce Van Horn, I realized that perhaps it's time to dive back into some of those books after all. As you'll see Bruce shares some very valid reasons for doing just that.
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Maybe it's because I love books and have ever since I was a teenager; maybe it's because my wife and I were always on the same page about reading to our kids. Since the days they were born, we've read books to our boys.
When they were babies, I read to them in their cribs. As they got older, I'd sit on the side of their beds and read stories to them. Many a night, we'd sit with a boy in our laps reading to them. What parent doesn't love to hear the words "read another one, daddy!"? Sometimes we'd groan and say "really? We've read that one 5 times already today…" Just how many times can you read Dr. Seuss's "The Foot Book" before you go crazy? Nevertheless, we still have a complete Dr. Seuss collection along with Winnie the Pooh, and Peter Pan, and Goodnight Moon on our bookshelves.
It is no surprise, now that they are old enough to make many choices on their own, my boys still love books. My 9-year-old still loves when I read to him! Every now and then, just for fun, he'll pull out Peter Pan and say "let's read this again…I miss it."
My 15-year-old, Austin… not so much, but he still loves to read… just to himself!'
It's primarily my teenager I want to talk about in this post.
As Austin started to grow out of the "children's" books and into teen and juvenile fiction, he stopped wanting me to read to him. This was just another area in which he was starting to assert his independence, his "I can do it myself" phase. This is a normal, healthy part of his development.
It's often hard for parents to let go of the things we loved doing for our kids when they were little, but we must let go and let them stretch and grow new muscles. We mustn't get our feeling hurt when they say "no, I just want to read alone!" He's becoming independent and wants to explore the world of books and imagination on his own–and that's a good thing!
However, that doesn't mean you should just let your teens go off into the wild world of books all by themselves! You need to be reading the same books your teens are reading! You'll be glad you did!
Here are 4 reasons you should read the same books as your teens:
1. There are some great juvenile fiction books being written today!
I have been blown away by the quality of some of the teen books I've read in the past few years! Because of that, I've gone on to read some teen books that my son hasn't! It has really broadened my reading horizons!
Gary D. Schmidt is an example of an author I had never heard of but have come to love. My son picked up a copy of The Wednesday Wars and started reading it. It looked interesting and my wife had heard good things about it, so I decided we'd read it together–well, not exactly together…he had his copy, I had mine, but we read it at the same time. I was hooked and couldn't put the book down. The story was gripping from the start (as all great fiction should be), but the language, plot, character and theme development was first class!
After The Wednesday Wars, Austin moved on to another author, but I had to read more. So I went on to read everything else Gary D. Schmidt has published and I now count him among the ranks of my favorite authors!
So, if you're a reader of fiction, come down off your throne of "grown up" fiction or, heaven forbid, "literature", and read some teen fiction. You won't be disappointed.
2. You can see what subjects your teen is encountering through books!
This is where some parents start to get very nervous and, I'll go ahead and say it, a bit over-protective. We don't want our children exposed the subjects and themes they may not be mature enough to handle. I agree! We can't just let our teens walk into any bookstore or library and come with any book they want! We still have to be the parents and sometimes say "No way, mister! Put that one back!"
However, your teens want to and need to come out from under your protective wings and grow some wings of their own. This is healthy! Help your teens make good choices and then give them a little extra rope as they demonstrate their ability to make good choices on their own.
That being said, when your kids do pick a book, you should read it too! Maybe you should even read that book you made him put back because of the questionable cover art and book jacket summary. You might find out that your teen was right and it wasn't as "racy" as you thought it would be. Even if it does turn out to be as bad as you feared, you can then speak to the subject with experience and not be accused of "judging a book by it's cover."
Teens today are growing up in a very different world than the one you and I grew up in. Reading current teen fiction has opened my eyes to their world and the kinds of subjects and themes our current culture is throwing at them.
Information is king! The more you know about your teen's world, the better you'll be to help them through the rough spots. [Tweet this!]
As a side benefit, I get to learn and practice (to my son's indelible embarrassment) some of their "cool" new language!
3. It gives you an easy way to start up a conversation with your teen!
This point really should be obvious and springs from Reason 2. If you have a teenager, you know how difficult (dangerous even?) it can be to start up a conversation!
Reading the same books simply gives you something to talk about. Duh!
You might get surprised by a conversation turn-around, too! I sometimes think it's going to be me initiating the conversation by saying something like: "hey, what did you think about the car that guy was driving.." or something lame like that.
Every now and then, Austin will come to me with something like this, while reading a book in which the main character lives in a very difficult family situation: "Dad, it really bothers me when Doug's father gets drunk and hits his mom. What would ever cause a man to do that?" Wow! What an opportunity to connect with my son and address some very real-world issues!
Reading the same books can create amazing connections with your teens!
4. It will show your teen that you care enough to participate in his or her world!
Some of the problems in parenting teens can come from your teen feeling that you are completely disconnected from his or her reality. That's why we sometimes get the glare that says "you have no idea about my life, so don't even bother!" Sometimes they are right! Ouch!
We have to be very careful to not make our teens feel like their world is immature or insignificant or something they will just out-grow in a few years. Remember back to when you were a teen apply the Golden Rule of Parenting Teens:
The Golden Rule of Parenting Teens: Treat your teen how you wish your parents had treated you! [Tweet this!]
Reading the same books your teen is reading gives you a chance to break through that wall. It shows your teen you are interested in their world and their issues. You don't have to like the books or endorse some of the activities or thoughts described in the books. But if you take the time to read them, it shows you care. It gives you some common ground to stand on and talk about (Reason 3).
Sometimes it's best to not be obvious about reading their books. Do it without their knowing it.
Occasionally, Austin will read a book and I don't create a lot of fanfare to announce that I'm reading it too. I might read it a week or a month after I know he's finished it. Maybe it was a book I wasn't thrilled about him reading but let him do it anyway. If something from the book comes up in conversation, I can simply say "oh, yeah, I read that, too." He'll look at me quizzically and say "really? I didn't think you cared for …"
Now he knows that I may not care for the book or the subject matter, but he knows I care enough about him to experience some of his world!
So, there you have it. Bruce's 4 Reasons You Should Read the Books Your Teens are Reading.
Like so many other aspects of parenting, try to make it fun for both of you! Don't turn it into a competition! Give your teen some room to breathe and grow. Use it as another way to connect and to help foster in your teen a love for books! You'll wind up reading some pretty good books alone the way.
One problem you might have with this idea is time. Parents are busy. I get that. Where do you find the time to read their books? I've said this in other posts, but I do most of my "reading" by listening to unabridged audiobooks. I don't have much time to sit and read, but I can listen to several books a month on my iPhone while I'm driving or running. Give audiobooks a shot if you don't have time for traditional reading.
I hope you found something in this post useful for your role as a mom or dad. If so, please let me know by leaving me a comment or by sharing or liking or tweet this post to your friends.
P.S. I asked Austin if he would read this before I posted it. He did and said "this is pretty cool" and then just walked away without further commentary. A typical teen-boy response… I'll take that as a favorable review!
P.P.S. At the time of this writing, Austin and I are reading 11/22/63: A Novel by Stephen King. And, yes, there is some language and subject matter I'm uncomfortable with him reading, but we are talking through it. Oh, and it's a really good book!
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He is also the co-founder of CompanyBE, LLC (www.companybe.com), a company that strives to help businesses BE what they want to be through the development of custom software solutions. You can read more from Bruce on his blog at http://www.brucevanhorn.com.
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The meaning of Hout bay is Wood Bay, a town situated in the valley on the Atlantic Seaboard. A very relaxed community with the bay and harbour as their main attraction but not forgetting the world of birds which is a lovely treat for the family.
In 1652 the Dutch established a colony in Table Bay which required large amounts of good timber for construction, shipbuilding etc. The closest wettest area offering a forest at the time was found on the other side of the low pass now known as Constantia Nek. Hout bay provided exactly what they needed and soon became home to more than the original two farms which eventually were subdivided for urban expansion.
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Obama permanent drilling bans could be short livedWritten by Nick Blenkey
DECEMBER 21, 2016 — Oil and gas industry voices are already calling on the incoming Trump administration to reverse "permanent" restrictions on drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic announced yesterday by President Barack Obama.
The restrictions were imposed in two memoranda sent to the Secretary of the Interior by the President in which he cited "the authority granted to me in section 12(a) of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, 43 U.S.C. 1341(a)," to withdraw 3.8 million acres in the north and mid-Atlantic Ocean off the East Coast and 115 million acres in the U.S. Arctic Ocean from future oil and gas activity.
The restrictions on Arctic drilling came as President Obama and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced what they called "a new partnership to embrace opportunities and confront challenges in the changing Arctic."
Mirroring President Obama's actions on the Chukchi and Beaufort Seas, Canada will designate all Arctic Canadian waters as indefinitely off limits to future offshore Arctic oil and gas licensing, to be reviewed every five years through a climate and marine science-based life-cycle assessment.
According the White House, the U.S. and Canada are launching efforts to "identify sustainable shipping lanes throughout their connected Arctic waters, in collaboration with Northern and Indigenous partners. The U.S. Coast Guard is launching a Port Access Route Study (PARS) in the Beaufort and Chukchi Seas.Results from this analysis may be used to establish vessel routing measures including traffic separation schemes, recommended routes, Areas To Be Avoided, or other instruments such as fairways where no structures may be erected. The Canadian Coast Guard and Transport Canada is implementing Northern Marine Transportation Corridors, determining what infrastructure and navigational and emergency response services are needed. Canada is also launching a new program to support training curriculum for Northerners, particularly Indigenous peoples, to join the marine field, as well as programming to support marine infrastructure and safety equipment for communities.
"In addition, the U.S. Coast Guard, in consultation with industry, Indigenous communities, and the State of Alaska, has begun a strategy to phase down the use of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) in the Arctic. The Canadian Coast Guard is conducting similar outreach and consultations to develop proposals to phase down the use of HFO in 2017. The United States and Canada will each, or jointly, propose a plan for consideration at the International Maritime Organization's spring 2017 meeting."
The administration's decision to remove key Arctic and Atlantic offshore areas from future leasing consideration "ignores congressional intent, our national security, and vital, good-paying job opportunities for our shipyards, unions, and businesses of all types across the country," says American Petroleum Institute (API) Upstream Director Erik Milito.
"Fortunately," he added, "there is no such thing as a permanent ban, and we look forward to working with the new administration on fulfilling the will of American voters on energy production."
The API says that a permanent withdrawal conflicts with Congress' stated purpose in creating the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA), which was to make the outer continental shelf "available for expeditious and orderly development." In addition, a permanent and unilateral withdrawal by the president conflicts directly with the special role that OCSLA gives governors in OCS leasing decisions. Past instances show that the next president has power to undo a 12(a) withdrawal through a presidential memorandum. In 2008, President George W. Bush used a simple memorandum to remove previous 12(a) withdrawal areas and make all OCS lands available for leasing except marine sanctuaries.
National Ocean Industries Association President Randall Luthi today issued the following statement:
"President Obama's short sighted, unilateral withdrawal of Atlantic and Arctic Ocean areas from future oil and gas leasing not only risks the long-term energy security and energy leadership position of the United States, it violates the letter and spirit of the law. Such an expansive withdrawal, particularly when argued as being 'permanent', is clearly inconsistent with the Outer Continental Shelf Land Act's steadfast declaration that '… the Outer Continental Shelf is a vital national resource reserve held by the Federal Government for the public, which should be made available for expeditious and orderly development, subject to environmental safeguards, in a manner which is consistent with the maintenance of competition and other national needs …'
"Furthermore, today's decision puts the United States at a competitive disadvantage and sacrifices thousands of potential jobs and billions of dollars in government revenue. While other countries are ramping up offshore oil and natural gas exploration in the Arctic and in the Atlantic basin, President Obama has benched the United States, dismissing his own advisors who have argued that energy development, particularly in the Arctic, is imperative to our national security.
"Today's decision also ignores that global energy demand is projected to increase by as much as 48% by 2040, and that fossil fuels are projected to meet about 80% of that demand. A robust offshore leasing program is crucial not only to meeting America's domestic energy needs, but to providing an affordable, reliable and safe source of oil and natural gas to developing nations.
"We are hopeful that the incoming Trump administration can repair some of the damage done to the offshore energy industry and America's energy security over the past eight years by putting policies in place that increase, rather than decrease, access to federal offshore areas."
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Ads for a Britain First petition to stop a mosque being built in Maidstone, Kent, appeared on Facebook over the Christmas period, despite the group being banned by the social network. Britain First says it is suing Facebook for "Political discrimination". Political Gamers TV told BBC News: "If any of our paid ads went against the Facebook policies, why were they approved by Facebook in the first place during the review process which all ads go through?". The ads were first spotted and reported to Facebook as hate speech by user Brian Whelan on 2 January and he received a standard response from Facebook saying that the page in question did not "Go against one of our specific community standards". Facebook banned Britain First in March, removing the pages of its leader and deputy for violating its community standards.
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The Fairly Oddparents
review by Zach B.
Running Time: 126 minutes
Studio: Paramount
Retail Price: $16.99
Features: Crimson Chin Interstitals
Specs: 1.33:1 Full Frame, English Dolby Stereo, English Closed Captions
Released: February 3rd, 2004
It was actually announced a little while back that "The Fairly Oddparents," an animated program on cable's Nickelodeon, was the second most popular program on the channel. It was only at this point many people whet "Huh!? What's that?" Like so many other Nickelodeon cartoons before it, "The Fairly Oddparents" is a show that gets heavy rotation on the network - so much so that kids watch it obsessively and talk about it and know about it, but their own parents are oblivious to what it is until it gets in the news, word spreads and a load of merchandise hits which they then buy up for their children.
For those unfamiliar with the show, it's about an average tween boy named Timmy Turner who has crazy parents and an evil babysitter who tortures him. However, Timmy has two fairy godparents named Cosmo and Wanda who can grant him wishes (though there are a few exceptions to what he can wish for). So of course, Timmy wishes and his whole world goes crazy because of it and he usually has to fix his problems (with help from the godparents, of course).
In my opinion, "The Fairly Oddparents" is yet another attempt by Nickelodeon to achieve the same kind of creative and financial success with their competitor, Cartoon Network. For those familiar with the type of original programming Cartoon Network shows, they're far from traditional and are pretty inventive, as some of their original cartoons uses a 1960s-esque animation technique with bold color schemes but looks a bit flat overall, making it a bit stylized. That's how "The Fairly Oddparents" looks (I personally enjoy this technique). On top of that, the show was actually spun-off from a show called "Oh Yeah! Cartoons" where three different shorts were shown each week (how do I KNOW this!?). I suppose "The Fairly Oddparents" was pretty popular to warrant its own show. And I'm sure a lot of you know that Cartoon Network had their own show which did the same thing: three different shorts a week, and many shows were spun-off from it. Though I suppose Nick stole from the best, as the creator of this show, Butch Hartman, was also a key force on the Cartoon Network show "Johnny Bravo."
But what is it about "The Fairly Oddparents" that kids find so appealing? I guess it's the simple fact that it's about an ordinary boy who gets the opportunity to do great things, and has to fix his mistakes because wishing doesn't always get you everything you want (read: be careful what you wish for). Of course, kids probably respond to the characters: the "we-mean-well-but-we-have-no-clue-about-anything" parents, the mean babysitter, the evil teacher, the ordinary boy and the comic relief stylings of Cosmo and Wanda (who also provide guidance). Maybe this show has some kind of archetype... nonetheless, I know there are plenty of older fans of this show out there, so if you like the show or know younger ones who do, so there's something in here that works for everybody. I think the voice acting is great, but maybe it's just that the show is very silly, and it's not afraid to be ludicrous or go crazy. It's amusing and very light entertainment.
Paramount released the Fairly Oddparents movie on DVD in 2003, and this is the first "best-of" DVD release of the actual series. The theme of this volume is - you guessed it - superheroes and superpowers. Nearly half of the episodes here deal with a recurring character, that being the superhero The Crimson Chin. That character is actually voiced by the one and only Jay Leno which is a brilliant touch (probably the role he was born to play, and if it wasn't him playing it, I don't think it'd be as amusing). With that said, the following episodes are included: "Chin Up!", "Boy Toy," "The Crimson Chin Meets Mighty Mom and Dyno Dad," "Crime Wave," "Mighty Mom and Dyno Dad," "Action Packed," "Totally Spaced Out," "So Totally Spaced Out," "Miss Dimmsdale" and "Mind Over Magic." Hopefully, these are episodes fans wished for - but if they aren't, I'm rather sure more are to come.
The episodes are in 1.33:1 full screen and look quite good. Detail is pretty strong and color saturation looks quite fitting and can be rather vibrant. The overall image on the episodes looks rather sharp as well and has a very clean-cut look. Contrast is a bit on the episodes and as a result, there is some noise. I also noticed some artifacting. Nonetheless, these episodes look pretty good and there's nothing too distracting about them (in case you really care).
English stereo tracks are provided for the episodes and they are pretty decent. While they aren't up to what a 5.1 mix can pull off, there is some power to these tracks and some cool effects (such as when The Crimson Chin's chin ends up hitting Cosmo and Wanda to the left). And yes, since these are superhero-themed episodes, you better expect some other action noises - like crimefighting - to add some nice, strong punches to these tracks. Other than that, the music sounds good and dialogue is easy to hear. These are very straightfroward tracks, but do work quite well. English closed captioning through your television is provided.
Nine minutes worth of Crimson Chin Interstitals are provided. These apparently were shown on Nickelodeon during commercial breaks and act as two-part mini-episodes featuring The Crimson Chin and Timmy. The animation is by no means full, and the only dialogue comes from a narrator. It's all pretty much the same except with different villains, but I bet kids will rewatch these over and over just like the episodes. It's a nice little touch though. Oh, and there are previews too.
"The Fairly OddParents" is a fun show, but I still think Nick has done better cartoon shows (I long for shows quality of those from the early 1990s). The DVD has a decent presentation for the episodes, but I would have liked to seen more extras. The retail price isn't incredibly steep - but I still say it should be a few dollars cheaper. Fans of the show, who have probably seen these episodes eighty times since Nick doesn't stop reairing what's popular, will probably want to pick this up.


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Pagani Huayra 730 S Edition is a special model built by the Italian manufacturer for Alejandro Salomon, a famous producer in Hollywood. The client, who already nicknamed its future car the Huayrab, will get a one off Huayra, inspired by the old Zonda Tricolore and Zonda R.
This means it will get a fully exposed carbon fiber body, blue tinted windows, gold wheels like those on the Zonda R and brake calipers painted in green, white and red, Italy`s colours. The interior will also get the blue treatment.
The car will use the same 6.0 liter V12 engin, delivering 730 hp and built by Mercedes AMG engineers. The unit also offers 1000 Nm and can guaranteee reaching 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds. The top speed is also impressive, at 370 km/h.
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Safic-Alcan, an international speciality chemicals distributor, has extended its agreement with Dow for the distribution of the flocking adhesives range.
Drawing on the success of the existing agreement for Dow's other product ranges, the extension will cover Europe, Middle East and Africa region (EMEA), effective from April 1, 2019.
The agreement includes trademarks, such as POLYFLOCK®, MOR-FLOCK®, POLYPRIME® and CATALYSEUR CA®, which are a series of one or two component flocking adhesives (including primer and catalyst), solvent- or waterborne, that bond very well to various elastomers for weatherstrip production.
"We are very pleased with the extension of our partnership with Dow for flocking adhesives" said Philippe Combette, CEO of Safic-Alcan.
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I guess some people aren't as tolerant as they like to think they are.
The founder of Whole Foods--you know, the place I wish I could afford to shop and sometimes do anyway--recently wrote an op-ed piece for the Wall Street Journal. He didn't say anything controversial or extreme. He points out that there are a lot of problems with socialized health care in the countries that use it (like 1.8 million people currently on a waiting list in Great Britain for hospital care while we Americans could walk in any day of the week and get pissed off if we had to wait a few hours) and offers a few common sense alternatives.
In response, Democrats want you to boycott Whole Foods. A Facebook site has been set up completely misrepresenting what was written in the article (read the article at the link above and then visit the site to see what I'm talking about. It's pretty egregious). Some are even calling for people holding the stock to sell it so the price will go down, maybe taking the company with it.
I believe strongly in exercising your rights as a citizen in one of the first and last free speech/free economy nations on the globe. However, trying to destroy a company and the people who own its stock--a company that pioneered the free trade and organic movements, no less--because the founder calmly and respectfully expresses his opinion about a political issue and offers his ideas for a better solution... it seems very closed minded and intolerant. Extremist, in fact.
Why the vitriol? Is there no room for debate in the health care 'debate'?
Wednesday, September 02, 2009
Really? Boycotting Whole Foods?
I guess some people aren't as tolerant as they like to think they are.
Posted by Emily the Great and Terrible at 12:24 PM
Labels: green issues, whole foods boycott
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- Paul said...
Back in 2008, this Whole Foods, CEO John Mackey (how old is this kid?), was caught posting negative comments (trash talk) about a competitor on Yahoo Finance message boards in an effort to push down the stock price. So now I am suppose to take this loser seriously? Please, snore, snore. We are all adults here, and as adults we know there are consequences for are actions, so if you do not agree with CEO John Mackey views on healthcare, you can a) do nothing, b) shop there, c) not shop there, d) protest and picket the stores, its your choice, live the dream!
It's funny we hear Republicans say that they do not want "faceless bureaucrats" making medical decisions but they have no problem with "private sector" "faceless bureaucrats" daily declining medical coverage and financially ruining good hard working people (honestly where can they go with a pre-condition). And who says that the "private sector" is always right, do we forget failures like Long-Term Capital, WorldCom, Global Crossing, Enron, Tyco, AIG and Lehman Brothers. Of course the federal government will destroy heathcare by getting involved, Oh but wait, Medicare and Medicaid and our military men and women and the Senate and Congress get the best heathcare in the world, and oh, that's right, its run by our federal government. I can understand why some may think that the federal government will fail, if you look at the past eight years as a current history, with failures like the financial meltdown and Katrina but the facts is they can and if we support them they will succeed.
How does shouting down to stop the conversation of the healthcare debate at town hall meetings, endears them to anyone. Especially when the organizations that are telling them where to go and what to do and say are Republicans political operatives, not real grassroots. How does shouting someone down or chasing them out like a "lynch mob" advanced the debate, it does not. So I think the American people will see through all of this and know, like the teabagger, the birthers, these lynch mobs types AKA "screamers" are just the same, people who have to resort to these tactics because they have no leadership to articulate what they real want. It's easy to pickup a bus load of people who hate, and that's all I been seeing, they hate and can't debate. Too bad.
- Wednesday, September 02, 2009
- sagemommy said...
So that's the big defense? That some Republicans are ruder and more incoherent than the Whole Foods protesters? I doubt he's even Republican. I'm not, but that doesn't mean I don't have some questions about socialized health care and whether it will work. As long as our government refuses to answer my questions, don't I have a right to ask them?
People are mistreating this guy because he made the mistake of stating his beliefs in a respectful and coherent way. That's inexcusable, no matter what the party affiliation of the people doing it. PERIOD.
- Wednesday, September 02, 2009


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South Pacific
19 March 2020: POSTPONED DUE TO CORONAVIRUS
Milton Musical Society; Tickets: £16 / £15 concessions; Special offer - Wednesday 22 April, all tickets £14 Box Office: 01202 489199
South Pacific is one of the most well-known musicals, with popular classics such as: 'Some Enchanted Evening', 'Bali Ha'I', 'There Is Nothing Like A Dame', 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair', 'Younger Than Springtime', 'Happy Talk' and 'I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy'.
Adapted from the 1948 Pulitzer Prize winning novel Tales of the South Pacific by James Michener, with music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, it was controversial at the time and still ringing chords today, as it candidly explores the issue of racial prejudice, but doesn't let that overpower the comedy and emotion that characterises this musical.
Set in French Polynesia during the American/Japanese conflict in World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Nellie, a feisty nurse from Arkansas, falls in love with a mature French planter, Emile. Nellie learns that his children's late mother was an island native and, unable to turn her back on the prejudices with which she was raised, refuses Emile's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, young Lt. Joe Cable denies himself the fulfilment of a future with an innocent Tonkinese girl with whom he's fallen in love out of the same fears that haunt Nellie. When Emile is recruited to accompany Joe on a dangerous mission that claims Joe's life, Nellie realizes that life is too short not to seize her own chance for happiness, thus confronting and conquering her prejudices.
The show premiered on Broadway in 1949 and ran for 1,925 performances. To date there have been countless professional and amateur renditions. Milton Musical Society aims to maintain its award-winning standard, bringing you this lively, colourful & thought-provoking show. Making his debut as a director for the Society is the very experienced actor and singer Mark Ward, supported by a highly skilled team comprising Ieuan Davies as Musical Director, Lucy Kelleher as Choreographer and Jonathan Shiner as Producer.


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Link: Wired: Tech Billionaires Plan Audacious Mission to Mine Asteroids
A group of wealthy, adventurous entrepreneurs will announce on Apr. 24 a new venture called Planetary Resources, Inc., which plans to send swarms of robots to space to scout asteroids for precious metals and set up mines to bring resources back to Earth, in the process adding trillions of dollars to the global GDP, helping ensure humanity's prosperity and paving the way for the human settlement of space.
"The resources of Earth pale in comparison to the wealth of the solar system," said Eric Anderson, who founded the commercial space tourism company Space Adventures, and is co-founder of a new company along with Peter Diamandis, who started the X Prize foundation, which offers prize-based incentives for advanced technology development.
Nearly 9,000 asteroids larger than 150 feet in diameter orbit near the Earth. Some could contain as much platinum as is mined in an entire year on Earth, making them potentially worth several billion dollars each. The right kinds of investment could reap huge rewards for those willing to take the risk.
I think I need to push out one of the novel storylines I'm working on… that's the trouble with science fiction, it keeps turning into science fact. 🙂


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Los Angeles Times – October 27, 1938
By Jack Singer
W.P.A. crews, working in shifts, last night were removing the broken body of El Pulpo, the Mexican Octopus Man, in sections and transporting said torso the glue factory where, attendants report, there is a 50-50 chance that it will be patched up again as good as new, give or take an arm. Continue reading


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Remember how GLORIOUS it felt around Memorial Day weekend as a kid in school, knowing that summer vacation was thiiiiiiiiis close??? Oh my sweet Lord baby Jesus, I remember it too well. Fast forward to college, and summer starts a bit earlier (hollah!) – and now as an adult, I like to think summer starts whenever the heck we want it to start. 😉 So when the thermometer says summer, I say bring it on, baby! Especially with all sorta summer holidays right around the corner, we've all got summer on our minds…really, summer parties. I'm so stoked to be teaming up with my friends at Fresh Grocer today to bring you some summer party planning tips + tricks for whatever bash you've got coming up on the calendar.
Fun fact: Fresh Grocer was THE grocery store on UPenn's campus, fondly dubbed "FroGro." As an RA for two years, I kinda feel like I lived there for a hot sec – I was *always* making a "FroGro run" to the Fresh Grocer to stock up on supplies + groceries for hall meetings and activities with my freshmen! It's easy, affordable, and they've got everything from your regular grocery faves to easy meal prep options and on-the-go treats, which J and I used ALL THE TIME in school for fast dinners that weren't from the school cafeteria or a microwavable cup. 😉
But parties. A good summer party doesn't HAVE to take nearly as much work + planning as ya might think; it's more about having the right resources and being smart about it from the start. But there's a difference between a summer party and a good summer party – ya feel? I distinctly remember the days of just grabbing a pack of hot dogs, some chips, and a 2-liter of soda and calling it a "party." Which can totally work – but sometimes, you wanna step it the heck up. So that's what we gon' do today (with some help from Fresh Grocer). ?
Planning the party…
- Keep bugs away. Still water is like a big fat invitation for big fat BUGS, namely mosquitoes. Ain't nobody got time. Make sure your space – especially if you're planning your bash outdoors – is inviting for the humans on the guest list and no other critters. Get rid of still water, and consider burning citronella candles or tiki torches before (or even during) your party to ward off flying pains.
- Make a master jams playlist! I humbly consider myself a *master* playlist maker. Like, coulda woulda shoulda been a DJ in another life good. ? The key: know your audience. If you've got older folks in attendance (think baby boomers+), today's Top 40 might be a bit over everyone's heads (and out of everyone's taste). Pick a genre, pick a decade, or pick a good mix with a little bit o' everything to please the whole crowd.
- Learn any allergies ahead of time. And if you're potlucking anything, make sure any folks with those specific allergies, intolerances, or more specific tastes know and can bring their own personal faves accordingly!
- Get as much from one store as humanly possible. Fresh Grocer is SO GOOD since they have everything under the sun. From regular groceries to all of the meal kit options – heck, even a full beer + wine section! Which is AWESOME and was not a thing when I was in school…I distinctly remember how excited everyone was when they first introduced a tiny beer section in the Fresh Grocer on Penn's campus, and fast forward to today – my Fresh Grocer has what feels like a mini liquor store AND beer store all in this one area. It's amazing, and senior-in-college Erica is slightly salty she missed out. Moving on…
- Platter up! As a hostess, the WORST thing is having to constantly tend to different dishes and not get to actually ~enjoy~ your own festivity. I am OBSESSED with the different platter options at Fresh Grocer. For my own bash, I grabbed a mini sandwich tray, sushi tray, mini Philly hoagie tray, as well as a fruit tray, Italian apps tray, AND dessert tray. Literally effortless. I was prepared with my cute party platters and dishware, but TBH, I didn't even need to use 'em because Fresh Grocer sets the platters to be pretty AND ready to serve. I absolutely loveloveLOVE hosting, but I do not love feeling stuck in the kitchen all night. So these platters do the trick – the team makes them look so nice, so you can just pick up and put out and be good. to. go.
- Plan for different palettes. Everyone and their mom has different taste – from interior design to party food. So make sure you've got the gamut covered! The big keys with good summer party planning – when it comes to food – are a.) a cohesive menu with b.) crowd-pleasing options, and c.) mess-free presentation (or at least easy clean up). The platters I grabbed from Fresh Grocer were great since they were SO diverse without clashing with one another. My "main" dishes were sushi (I'm not personally a sushi/seafood gal, but SO many folks are), and then a handful of different types of sandwiches (so grab meat, but also vegetarian options!).
- Plan for pairings! Specifically, all about dem food-drink pairings, since yannno how your girl feels about wine and cheese nights. ? Grab a few different drink options with your menu in mind, specifically! I grabbed a case of Blue Moon with the intention of it pairing well with the easy hoagie platters, bottled rose to pair with fruit + desserts, and sangria with sushi. A classic beer is easy peasy, a novelty rose in a bottle feels fun (+ fruity), and a bottled sangria is a piece o' cake to pour in a pitcher with some cut up fruit – and it feels ~classy~. Of course, folks can + will do as they please regardless, but it feels nice to have options – and it feels nice for guests to feel like YOU did your job as hostess with the mostest. ?
During the party…
- Keep platter lids handy to lessen bugs. Don't get rid of lids! They're SUPER handy to lightly lay over food if/when it's sitting out so that no buggies get into it.
- Separate course platters. No need to put it all out at once! Work with the space you've got, and don't be afraid to layer out when you put out what dish. Separating things into "courses" is a great way to up the class factor of your fiesta, too!
- Keep ice buckets handy. If the drink is meant to be served cold, make sure it's on ice until that point! Beer, chilled wines, non-alcoholic options, the works – an ice bucket or bigger cooler to the side will do the trick.
- Be ready to adjust lighting. Especially as the night carries on…the sun sets, yo! Be ready with a few fun lighting fixtures, pillar candles, string lights, tiki torches, etc to keep the party going strong.
- HAVE FUN. I mean, do I have to tell ya twice? ?
After the party…
- Team up for clean up. Because no hostess should have to go at it alone! But then again, it can also be a pain in the you-know-where when everyone thinks they're being helpful by carrying a dish somewhere, but it can create MORE work for ya if it's all done without direction. So, have a plan! Know in advance what containers you'll be using for leftovers + whereabouts you'll be storing everything so that you can calmly take charge and appreciate everyone's help without feeling frazzled to end the night.
- Have spare containers that are good to give away! Justbecause leftovers are the best thing ever, in my opinion. ? I lovelovelove getting doggie bags to take home, cos that means no cooking the next day – bless up. What I *don't* lovelovelove is losing my best Pyrex to folks who don't remember to *ahem* give it back. So have a few non-favorites on hand that you don't mind never seeing again when you're sending the entire guest list home with some snacks for later.
Is summer party planning already underway at your house?
Do you prefer hosting or being the guest? What's your fave dish at summer parties? I'm all about a good fruit salad with loads of watermelon…mouth literally watering now, so clearly time to go make myself a bowl. ?
Fresh Grocer is local to my Philly/Delaware peeps, so if you're in the area – make sure to make a run this summer! Have any of y'all ever been to one??
P.S. Find your nearest Fresh Grocer here!
P.P.S. If you're already a loyal FroGro shopper (yay!), make sure you grab a Fresh Grocer Price Plus Card – it'll help ya save extra bucks while grocery shopping!
*Thanks to The Fresh Grocer for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions + thoughts presented are entirely my own. Thank YOU for supporting the brands that support Coming Up Roses!


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The business owners do not want the people to access every blog, web page, article, etc. of their WordPress website. The big reason is people want to keep a few things private and display only the significant ones. The Password Protection of the entire WordPress website is the most asked question by the users. If you are also searching for more accessible tips, then this detailed information is going to guide you in a better way. Moreover, the business owners can also take the professional services from WordPress website development company that possesses the team of specialists to fix any issues.
Essential Plugins To Password Protect WordPress Website
The addition of WordPress password protection to your website does not require any login or signup. The users can block access just by putting a simple password on any of the posts or webpage. Moreover, it is useful if your website is under construction or development, and you want authentic users to access it. Many plugins can help in protecting your website through password but let us now take a sneak peek into the vital ones.
- Hide My Site Plugin
This plugin provides excellent solutions to protect your WordPress website against search engines and the public. While the site owner checks the setting box and enables Hide My Site Plugin but it works beyond this too. This plugin helps the users to stay logged in for a particular time. So, the present user can re-access the site until the pre-set time lapses.
The WordPress website owners can leave a password question or hint for users to access the website and remind them of the application of the password. But, if you are afraid that the hackers can hack it, then you can leave the clue or question section empty and only provide access to authentic users.
With the help of this plugin, you can let your website be accessible to admins or the users using the specific IP address. Moreover, the Hide My Site also renders Brute Force Protection so that the hackers cannot hack your website using the Brute Force method. Furthermore, this plugin also helps you to display the notification to the users that the particular website is password protected or you can give a customized message as well. Although Hide My Site is a power-packed plugin, still there are a few enhancements required as listed below.
Improvement of UI
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If users can trace the URL of the media files, then it can be accessed or downloaded
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This plugin helps in protecting your entire WordPress site with the help of a single password only. You can give the password to the authentic users as they can access the site without registering as a user. They will be able to scroll through the categories available on your website that are password protected. Moreover, if you are developing your site, then you can provide the password to the authentic developers. This way, the owners can get custom WordPress development services from the specific developers.
The users who will be using your website will get a front-end WordPress login page, and they have to enter the correct password to view your website. The site owners can install this plugin through:
Choose Plugins from the WordPress Dashboard head
Now, add new and search for 'Password Protected' Plugin
Locate the Plugin, Click on Install Now and then Activate
Then, click on Settings, then on Password Protected to access through the Plugin settings and enable the box that is provided next to the "Password Protected Status." You can choose to allow the Administrators or Logged in Users. Even you can allow specific IP address users to access your website. After all these steps, the users need to write the password twice along with the New Password and click on "Save Changes."
The site owners can keep their RSS feeds public even if their website is protected. This plugin is the most popular Plugin used by the developers and WP site owners. But, there are a few downsides to this Plugin that are it comes with an outdated UI and password protection is provided with limited options with no versatile features.
- Password Protect WordPress Plugin
This plugin also provides overall password protection to your entire WordPress website. With this, you can protect your blog posts, customized posts, web pages, etc., except the media files. The password used is encrypted under this Plugin that means it is not at all visible to admin as well as the authentic users. If you forget the password, then you need to reset it. Moreover, the WP site owners can show the "landing page" or "coming soon" pages to the user instead of the login page that will exhibit the privacy of the site.
This Plugin also has the expiration of the time feature, but you can change the duration on the setting page of the "Password Protect WordPress Plugin." This Plugin also possess many advanced features along with the ones discussed above, and they are:
You can set multiple passwords per post or page.
Each role of the user can have distinct passwords like one for the editor and one for the subscribers.
The server-side caching and caching Plugins conflicts can also be resolved with the help of the Password Protect WordPress.
It can be integrated with the "Prevent Direct Access Gold" for blocking the URL access to media files like PDFS, images, or videos.
This plugin has advanced UI, and it is relatively easy to use too.
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Oklahoma State University appears in these rankings:
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Oklahoma State University was approved by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature and was established as the Oklahoma Territorial Agricultural and Mechanical College in December 1890. It was a land-grant institution which the act specified must be located within Payne County. Stillwater won the right for the college to be located in their town. Once Oklahoma received statehood in 1907, the school became Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College.
For the first two-and-a-half-years, classes were held in various churches. Old Central was dedicated on June 15, 1894. The first commencement was held in 1896. Williams Hall, the first building on campus to have electricity, was referred to as the "Castle of the Prairies" due to its turreted architecture.
When World War II began, Oklahoma A&M was one of six schools selected by the United States Navy to give the Primary School in Electronics Training Program. The program began in March 1942 and, each month, a new group of Navy students arrived for three months of 14-hour day concentrated electrical engineering study. The training continued until 1945, providing education for more than 7,000 students.
The school became Oklahoma State University in 1957. Today, there are more than 35,000 students enrolled.
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Oklahoma State University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Regional institution means that graduates are well-prepared for the careers they have chosen and that the school offers programs that are considered excellent by the accrediting agency. Specific programs at the university may also be accredited by industry organizations and associations.
Oklahoma State University Application Requirements
Students who have not earned college credit after high school graduation should complete an online application and submit the required essays. Students must also submit documentation of leadership and community involvement activities. Official high school transcripts as well as SAT or ACT scores must be provided.
Students who have attempted at least seven credits after high school graduation are considered transfer students. Students must complete an application and provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Students must also submit official high school transcripts as well as ACT or SAT scores if they have less than 24 college credits. Students with between 7 and 23 credits must follow freshmen admission requirements and must have a 2.25 GPA. Students who have 24 to 59 credits must have a 2.25 GPA and students with more than 60 hours or hold an associate's degree must have a GPA of 2.0.
Graduate applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university. Students must submit an application as well as one official transcript from all colleges or universities attended. Some programs may also require standard graduate test scores. Students should check with a graduate advisor before applying.
Oklahoma State University Tuition and Financial Aid
Undergraduate tuition for residents is $164.75 per credit hour and $635.50 for non-residents. Graduate tuition is $209.70 for residents and $825.05 for non-residents.
Financial aid is available. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to qualify for an assistance. Aid is available in the form of scholarship, grants, loans or work-study programs.
Oklahoma State University Degree Program(s) Available
Architectural Engineering
Oklahoma State University offers a five-year ABET accredited Bachelor of Architectural Engineering program. The program's objective is to provide basic and professional education to engineering students in building-related structural engineering. The primary focus of the program is providing students with the skills and knowledge for creating safe, economically designed buildings, but students are also exposed to basic engineering principals. Students develop the ability to design and conduct experiments as well as to interpret data. Students design a system, component or process to meet desired needs and have the ability to function on a team. Students understand ethics and responsibility.
Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering
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- Biomechanical Option - Integrates biology into the design of machines and mechanics related to biological materials like soil and plants. They may develop off-road equipment, sensors or intelligent machines related to biomechanics.
- Bioprocessing and Food Processing Option - Emphasizes engineering of biochemical processes. Students develop skills in life and physical sciences in order to enter careers involving plant systems, mammalian systems, bioenvironmental systems or industrial biological processes into commercial production.
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Chemical Engineering
The Chemical Engineering program focuses on principles employed when materials change form, state or composition. Students develop an understanding of chemical and physical behavior of molecules. Students develop the skills and knowledge to design, operate and control processes that produce materials and energy. Faculty members hold doctorate degrees and many have received national honors by professional societies. Students may also participate in clubs and organizations that help them develop a strong network that will continue with them after graduation. Graduates have found careers in refining, automotive factories, manufacturing and biomedical organizations.
Civil Engineering
Students in the Civil Engineering program develop the skills and knowledge to apply technical knowledge, engineering principles, communication skills and personal attributes to succeed in the civil engineering profession. Students develop an understanding of mathematics, science and engineering as well as the ability to design and conduct experiments along with the ability to analyze interpret data. Students are able to design systems, components or processes to meet desired within realistic constraints. Students are able to function on teams and have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. Students develop excellent communication skills and know the impact of electrical engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.
Electrical Engineering
Oklahoma Sate University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. Students must declare an area of specialization prior to entering their junior year. Students develop a comprehensive understanding of electrical engineering and creates a plan of study in consultation with an ECE faculty member. This provides students with a customized field of study in their chosen career. Concentrations include:
- Communications, Controls and Signal Processing
- Computers and Digital
- Electromagnetics and Photonics
- Electronics and Solid State
- Power and Energy
Oklahoma State University offers a wide variety of engineering degrees providing students with many opportunities to move into a new career or to advance in a current career.


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