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This section contains regularly updated highlights of the news from around The Johns Hopkins University. Links to the complete news reports from the nine schools, the Applied Physics Laboratory and other centers and institutes are to the left, as are links to help news media contact the Johns Hopkins communications offices.
Johns Hopkins-Taiwan Team Up in Cross-Cultural Doctoral Program
A new partnership between the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and Taiwan's Ministry of Education will bring students from that country to Johns Hopkins' Homewood campus to pursue doctoral studies in engineering beginning in August 2019.
Climate Change Likely to be More Deadly in Poor African Settlements
Conditions in crowded, urban settlements in Africa make worse the effects of climate change, pushing temperatures to dangerous heights for children and the elderly in those areas, according to a new study led by a Johns Hopkins University scientist.
MEDIA ADVISORY: How the U.S. Can Sway North Korea
Johns Hopkins University political scientist Steven David, has a theory about how the United States might be able to influence the leadership of North Korea. He is available for media interviews.
$10 Million Aronson Gift Creates International Studies Center
The chair of the Johns Hopkins University's board of trustees and his wife have committed $10 million to give students new opportunities in international relations and to enhance scholarly work on major world issues.
Foreign Affairs Symposium at The Johns Hopkins University
The annual student-run Foreign Affairs Symposium at The Johns Hopkins University is returning to the Homewood campus this month, with several prominent speakers scheduled to appear during the spring semester under the theme, "From the Front Line to the Bottom Line." Retired Gen. Stanley McChyrstal, who most recently served as commander of the International Security Assistance Force and commander of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, will open the lecture series on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Foreign Affairs Symposium at The Johns Hopkins University
The annual student-run Foreign Affairs Symposium at The Johns Hopkins University has returned with several prominent speakers scheduled to visit the Homewood campus during the spring semester.
Media Advisory: Johns Hopkins Engineers Without Borders to Showcase Humanitarian Projects
Members of the Johns Hopkins University chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB-JHU) — who have launched humanitarian efforts in Ecuador, Guatemala and South Africa — will discuss their work at the group's annual showcase on Sunday, Feb. 25.
Media Advisory: A market solution for the Falkland Islands
Should the disputed Falkland Islands be returned to Argentina? In his latest article for Globe Asia, titled "The Falklands and other dangerous disputed territories – a market solution," Steve Hanke, a professor of applied economics at The Johns Hopkins University, writes that a market solution could help Britain and Argentina avoid another war.
Time for a Change? Johns Hopkins Scholars Say Calendar Needs Serious Overhaul
Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University have discovered a way to make time stand still — at least when it comes to the yearly calendar. Using computer programs and mathematical formulas, Richard Conn Henry, an astrophysicist in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences and Steve H. Hanke, an applied economist in the Whiting School of Engineering, have created a new calendar in which each new 12-month period is identical to the one which came before, and remains that way from one year to the next in perpetuity.
Counting the Volunteers the World Counts On
The International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Johns Hopkins University Center for Civil Society Studies announced today the release of a new manual to help statistical agencies around the world track the amount, type and value of volunteer work in their countries.
Johns Hopkins Students to Raise Funds through "Saturday for Haiti" Activities
To raise money for Haiti earthquake relief efforts, Johns Hopkins student organizations have organized a daylong series of events involving music, dancing, food and athletics on Saturday, Feb. 20, on the university's Homewood campus. The overall theme is "Saturday for Haiti."
Foreign Affairs Symposium kicks off Feb. 2 at Johns Hopkins
With a lineup of big-name speakers and a new, interactive Web site, the annual student-run Foreign Affairs Symposium is returning to the Homewood campus this week, with a talk by two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times op-ed columnist Nicholas Kristof at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Shriver Hall Auditorium.
Johns Hopkins sources for stories on the Haiti earthquake
For stories related to the earthquake in Haiti, consider the following sources from The Johns Hopkins University. Listed with each source is a brief description of his or her area of expertise.
A panel discussion titled "U.S., Afghanistan and Pakistan: Moving Forward"
President Obama is scheduled tonight to announce his strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and in response, three student groups at Johns Hopkins have organized a panel discussion for Thursday night, reflecting the discussions happening nationwide on the topic.


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Cold Weather Care Tips for your Car
Engine Oil in the WinterThe outside temperature affects the internal temperature of your engine. Make sure to use the proper oil for the conditions. When it's below freezing, which we have approached a couple of times, switch to thinner oil. "If you run a 10W-30 in the summer, for example, try moving to a 5W-30 when changing your oil in the fall or winter. If you are in doubt, refer to your manual or the manufacturer."
Engine CoolantThe coolant system keeps the engine from overheating and also protects the engine from corrosion. Per the DMV, use a coolant with ethylene glycol to protect your engine. Refer to your owner's manual or your service technician to find out the proper ratio of coolant to water.
Cold Weather and Battery CapacityMake sure your batter is in good condition. Cold weather affects the battery's ability to start easily. Inspect the cables for cracks and breaks, the terminals should fit snugly, and the battery fluid level should be above the bottom of the cap. If it is below, refill it with distilled water. Additional note, check the date of your battery. Especially in the Santa Barbara heat, battery life spans are not as long as they would be in milder climates.
Proper TiresThe DMV recommends snow tires for those living in snowy conditions….ok so that's not for us here in Santa Barbara. But we do have to deal with the bit of rain that we get which causes slick conditions on the roads. Make sure your tires are in good condition and that they are properly inflated. If you plan on taking a trip up to hit the ski and snowboard slopes, make sure to check the conditions of the roads where you will be driving to and have proper snow chains if required.
Windshield TreatmentAfter a long hot summer, there's nothing like trying to turn on your windshield wipers to clear rain or fog only to find them crumble apart because they sat unused all summer and had dried out. Check that your windshield wipers are in good condition and that your fluid is the right type for colder weather. The DMV recommends a washer fluid with an antifreeze solution. Just make sure the fluid doesn't damage your car's paint.
Emergency KitRegardless of the weather, I recommend having an emergency kit in your vehicle. The DMV's Emergency Kit list includes: – Flares – Blankets – Boots – Radio – Engine oil – Washer fluid – Coolant – Flashlight – First Aid Kit – Water – Food (protein bars and snacks in case you are stranded for a bit of time) – Emergency charger for your cell phone – Tool Kit – Coat – A spare pair of athletic shoes or boots and socks so that you aren't stuck at a break down in your slippers or heels – Cleansing hand wipes – Paper towels For the full DMV article, click here Article sourced from Fox5 and dmv.org
The Final Word on Headlight Restoration Kits
Ditch Those Faded, Yellowed, Scratched and Pitted Headlights for Good
Today, I want to talk about an effective way to actually clean up plastic headlights that are seriously fogged. I'm not talking about a headlight that's a little discolored at the top and has a few sand chips in it. I'm talking about a headlight that has massive amounts of UV damage and that has witnessed a zillion sandblasting road miles. I'm talking about a headlight that hasn't been clear for years, a light that is brownish yellow in sunlight. Not only do headlights like these look terrible, they don't perform well. You can lose a serious amount of candlepower to discolored headlight lenses. Imagine covering your flashlight with cheesecloth before you took a walk in the woods. Not so bright.
When it comes to a restoration kit that can truly and properly bring your faded, discolored, scratched plastic headlight lenses back to life. Sadly, you get what you pay for. To get your hands on a headlight kit that is the real deal, you will have to pony up better than twenty bucks. When experimenting, I started out cheap, trying to use basic cleaner waxes to clear things up, then some specialty products that were not only made for polishing plastics, but actually had pictures of repaired headlights on the label. None were even close to being a match for the amount of headlight damage on the 150,000 mile Volvo wagon (that was in desperate need for Auto Repair in Santa Barbara) we used as our headlight restoration test mule.
The answer is the Meguiar's Heavy Duty Headlight Restoration Kit. Kits by be very gimmicky, and I usually shy away from such a pre-packaged solution. But after trying a number of simple polishes and methods, this kit is by far the best value. Even at $23, the results are worth it. And there is enough material in the kit to restore lots of headlight lenses.
Prep Your Headlights for the Polishing Process
Before you start to use all of the stuff that came in the box, you need to clean any grime or dirt off your headlights with soapy water or window cleaner. Dry them off. Now you need to protect any Car Paint Santa Barbara or plastic areas next to your lights with masking tape. You don't want to have to do any paint touch up later. If your hood comes down right at the top of your headlights, you can raise the hood and save yourself some masking time.
Remove the Layer of Crust and Crud from Your Lights
Starting with a clean headlight, you're ready to begin the renewal process. Attach the 1000 grit sanding disc to the holder. Wet the sandpaper (I repeatedly dipped it in a cup of water) and sand your entire headlight in a smooth side to side motion. Use moderate pressure without pressing too hard. Don't worry about going too far with it because the rest of the kit is designed to pick up where the 1000 grit sanding left off. After about 5 minutes of sanding, wipe the headlight using the included towel and swap the sanding disc for the 3000 grit paper. This time you will sand in an up and down motion, making sure you over all of the headlight real estate. You'll start to see things really smooth out now. Do this for about 5 minutes, keeping the sanding disc wet the whole time.
Polishing Your Headlights to a Brilliant Restored Shine
Wipe the headlight with the cloth again, and install the polishing pad on your drill. A corded drill works best if you have one, but cordless will do fine. Apply a nickel-sized blob of polish to the buffing pad, then press it to the headlight before you turn on the drill. Start polishing the headlight back and forth in sections. Don't let the polish bake into the light in hot sun, wipe it away if you need to. There's no limit to how much you can polish the lens. Keep going until you feel it's shiny enough.
Behold Your Clear, Shiny, Restored Headlights!
You've successfully restored your faded, yellowed, ugly headlights. Not only can you now enjoy them, you have the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself. Sit back, admire your work, and then show it off to your loved ones so they can shrug and wonder what all of the fuss is about.
Depending on the model, this is not always an easy job and if not done with extreme caution, damage to the vehicle or paint can be done. Remember to always seek a professional for Auto Repair Estimates in Santa Barbara.
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How to Repaint Car or Truck Wheels
Facelift Time: Should You Repaint or Replace Your Wheels?
Wheels to a car are like shoes to people. They are often the things you notice first, and when you do notice them, they say a lot about the wearer. Some people buy them because they will be comfortable and perform well. Or at least that's what they tell you when they spend an exorbitant amount of money on shoes, or wheels. The fact is most wheel purchases are based on aesthetics. If you've been thinking of buying new wheels for your car or truck but aren't sure you're ready to drop the necessary wad of cash on the project, you might consider repainting your existing wheels.
There are a few real benefits to repainting your wheels. First, since they are already on the car and in use, you know that there will be no surprises concerning fitment or drivability. There's nothing worse than gazing at your car sitting on beautiful new wheels only to discover there is a clearance issue or something else that will keep you from enjoying the ride. Second, if you repaint the wheels you are already using, you can definitely keep your tires. Often with new wheels you will need a different size tire to match. Or common sense will tell you that if you're paying to have tires mounted and balanced it may be a good time to replace the tires, even if they have some life left in them.
Ready to paint your wheels? The procedure is the same whether you are going to use a professional grade wheel paint or you want to go with a more temporary solution like Plasti-Kote.
Preparing Your Wheels for Paint
The first step is to get your wheels very, very clean. If you are just painting the outside of the wheels, you can get away with leaving them installed on the vehicle through the whole process. Your wheels get very dirty with use. Road grime, grease, paint, tar — all of these things can coat your wheels. You'll need to clean them first with soap and water, then again with something sure to cut through the goop like mineral spirits.
Once you have the wheels clean you need to prepare the surface to hold paint. If something is too smooth and shiny, paint won't stick to it well. You'll get a great paint job that starts to fall apart within a few weeks or months. No thanks! The glossy finish needs to be removed or at least compromised before you respray the wheels. The easiest way to do this is using steel wool. Steel wool allows you to break the surface of the old paint without the risk of adding any deep scratches or grooves that will show up through your new paint job. Scuff the entire area that you plan to paint. When you're done, clean the wheels again.
Masking and Painting Your Wheels
With everything ready to go, you'll need to protect your tires from the flying paint. Use masking tape to cover the entire tire. Be sure to get it as close to or underneath the lip of the metal rim so you don't get any spray on your tires. With masking tape, small strips — 6 inches or less — overlapping each other seems to work well.
TIP: You never want to paint the area where the lug but contacts the wheel (known as the seat). To keep paint out, sit a set of lug nuts in the seat while you're painting.
You're ready to actually spray the paint on the wheels! The trick to painting is to spray many, many light coats rather than a soaking. You'll know that you're applying the right amount of paint because it will look like it's going on smoothly, not pebbly or gloppy. Experiment with the speed of your strokes to control how much paint is going on. Put at least three coats on your wheels to be sure you get a lasting finish. When they're dry, pull off the tape and enjoy!
Painting your tires can be an easy alternative to keeping your tires looking fresh. If you are looking for coat of Car Paint Santa Barbara to match those tires. Call today for Paint or Auto Repair Estimates in Santa Barbara.
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Common Car Paint Problems: Their Causes and How to Repair and Prevent Them from Happening – Part 2
In the first part of this common car paint problem series, you were made aware of five of the many hitches your car paint could possibly meet during its painting process or over the time of its usage. In this article, we will bring to your attention more glitches that you can fix yourself and can prevent from occurring, since you are already made aware of them.
Here are the four other possible problems you could face when it comes to your Car Paint in Santa Barbara:
Chemical Etching or Staining
Also known as acid rain, spotting or discoloration, this kind of problem is characterized by irregularly shaped etching, discoloration or pitting that appears on your car's paint film.
When damaging natural contaminants like tree sap, acid raid, road tar and bird droppings, among others, stick to the surface of your car for a long period of time, a chemical change happens and will cause staining or chemical etching.
You can mend this kind of blemish by washing your car with hot water and soap, rinsing it and then drying it thoroughly. You can also do some solvent cleaning using the proper surface cleaner. You can also wash your car using a solution of baking soda and water before rinsing it well. The appropriate mixture for this solution is one tablespoon of baking soda dissolved in every quart of water.
If washing will not suffice, you can compound the blemished surface and polish it after so its gloss will be restored. If polishing does not work, you can wet sand the problem area with 1500-2000 grit sandpaper before doing the compounding and polishing process. Should refinishing be needed, you must sand the blemished area with the right sandpaper and wash it with the baking soda solution before you finally refinish. In severe chemical etching cases, you must remove the finish right up to the bare metal of your car's surface.
Always remove harmful contaminants that can be dissolved by water through regular washing with the use of clear water and detergent. You should also wax or polish your car occasionally. As much as possible, do not park near factories that may releases chemical byproducts into the air. You should also refrain from parking under electrical wires where your car may be subjected to bird droppings or under trees where it may get contaminated with tree sap.
During your car's refinishing process, it is also best if you will make use of an acrylic urethane basecoat and clearcoat system so your car will be given maximum protection from chemical or natural elements.
It is imperative for you to take note as well that when you are buffing or sanding a basecoat and clearcoat finish, you should see to it that the clearcoat film's thickness should be at least 2 mils as this helps sustain proper protection against the ultraviolet rays of the sun. Should mending a blemished area result in the removal of more than .5 mils of clearcoat, refinishing is definitely advised.
Also termed as alligatoring, checking, crow's feet, spitting or crazing, this problem usually appears as lines or cracks in your car's topcoat. Appearing like the cracks on dried mud, these marks usually come in different widths and lengths.
There are a number of things that could result in the cracking of your car paint. These include excessive thickness of your undercoat or topcoat's film, force-drying of undercoats with the air coming your spray gun or inadequate flash time after every coat.
The non-thorough agitation or stirring of the paint ingredients or the improper mixture or excessive usage of hardener are also two other possible reasons. Then, there is also the use of standardized hardeners or reducers or the breaking down of your car's finish due to the continued exposure of your vehicle to direct sunlight, extreme changes of temperature or moisture.
There is nothing else you can do to fix this kind of blemish, but to get rid of all the cracked paint film and then refinish.
Even during the painting process, you can already prevent cracking from happening and it can be started by the proper application of all paint materials according to all the directions on their labels. Before starting with the refinishing procedure, remove all the cracked or crazed finishes completely.
Only use the recommended paint additives and mix these thoroughly with all the other ingredients. Each component must be added according to the recommended sequence and proper ratio for mixing. All materials should be agitated or stirred meticulously as well before using to make sure that all the ingredients are mixed into the solution.
Never use air from your spray gun to force dry undercoating. Be sure to use only the recommender reducer or thinner and hardener and measure them accurately before application. If you want maximum durability and gloss for your car, you should always use a two-component undercoat and topcoat system for it.
Also known as stone pecks, nicks, bruises or chips, this kind of car paint problem is represented by damage to the paint film, which leaves a notch, void or nick in the job's finish.
Loss or lack of the paint film's adhesion to the substrate is what usually brings about this kind of blemish to your car. This is usually due to an impact from such hard objects as stones.
Damaged areas should be sanded and feather-edged to get rid of the chips, before it must be refinished.
Areas of your car that are likely to get chipped should be applied with a flex agent in its undercoat or topcoat system and this should be of the top grade two-component quality for maximum protection.
Dust Contamination
These blemishes, which are commonly known as dirt in the car paint's finish, are actually foreign particles that have been set in in the paint film.
There are several reasons behind the dust contamination problem of any car painting job. These include a dirty and dusty environment used for the spraying process, insufficient cleaning of the surface that needs to be painted or improper work or filthy work clothes that may have lint, fibers or dust.
Unfiltered air going inside the spraying booth or poor air filtration, the use of a substandard masking paper or particles coming from depreciating air supply lines are also other probable causes for the problem. If you used an unclean spray gun or you removed your car from the spraying booth even before the paint finish is free from dust, then it is also possible that dust contamination could happen.
You can mend dust-contaminated areas of your car paint by sanding it with 1200 grit sandpaper. You can also use one with a finer grit, if you wish. After the blemished areas have been sanded, you can start compounding and then polishing to regain the gloss of your car. Just like with the air entrapment problem, you can actually do the sanding, smoothing and refinishing procedure if you have found dirt in your car's paint finish.
Keeping your work area and spray equipment clean and free of any foreign particles is the first thing you can do against dust contamination. You should completely blow off around the doors, windows, jambs, moldings, wheel openings, trunk, engine compartment and hood. All the surfaces that need to be painted as well as the masking paper should also be wiped off with the use of a tack rag. Masking materials should all be of high quality or else you might find your paint job contaminated with wicks from newspapers, which tend to break off and blow right into your wet paint.
Appropriate air filters should also be installed in your work area and not the furnace-type filters that are usually used in residences. You should make sure that any leakage in your spray booth due to gaskets, doors, filters or seams that have been poorly fitted are repaired. Faulty air lines must be replaced or repaired as well. You should also make sure to wear a paint suit that is free from lint during the painting process. Unless your car finish is free from dust, you should keep you vehicle in a clean environment.
You should take note of the fact that fine dust particles that may fall on your car's still tacky surface may be set into the finish, thus creating a mark that may appear the same to solvent pop. This blemish usually happens on vehicles that were removed from the spray booth while it is still tacky and left to dry completely in a different location. You can get rid of this kind of contamination by sanding and then polishing the affected area. However, if the problem is really solvent pop, the finish will have small craters or pinholes right after it has been sanded.
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September 5, 1875---Four members of the James-Younger Gang rode into the town of Huntington, West Virginia with the intent to rob the town bank. This robbery was the farthest away from the outlaws' homes so far. In the middle of the street the four men dismounted from their horses. Two of the robbers, Cole Younger and newcomer Tom Webb, also known as Jack Keene (which name was his birthname is still unknown), entered the bank. Newcomer Tom McDaniels (Bud McDaniels's brother and the friend of the late John Younger) entered a dry goods store near the bank. Frank James entered a blacksmith stable near the bank. Frank and McDaniels were looking through windows from their positions, watching the bank. Cole and Webb casually walked up to the cashier, Robert T. Oney, and drew their pistols. They ordered Oney to open the safe and hand over all the money in the bank. Oney replied that he didn't know where the safe key was. Cole and Webb then went through drawers until they found the key. They then opened the safe and stole around $9,000. Afterwards, they looted another $1,000 from other parts of the bank. As they began to leave the bank, Cole, who was holding the money sack, turned around and asked Oney how much money in the bank was his. Oney replied about $7.50. Cole then pulled seven dollars and fifty cents out of the sack and gave it to Oney, saying there was no reason for a bank employee to lose his personal money. At this point, a man named Jim entered the bank. Cole and Webb took him hostage. Cole and Webb then walked out of the bank while using Oney and Jim as shields in front of them. When they got to their horses, they let the two men go. Frank and McDaniels then ran out of their positions, mounted their horses, and the four outlaws rode away. A huge manhunt ensued. Old foe Yankee Bligh helped in the manhunt. The four outlaws reached Kentucky. Shortly after they did, a posse caught up to them. A farmed shot at them with his rifle. The bullet hit McDaniels and he fell from his saddle. The three other outlaws dismounted and hid McDaniels in a cluster of bushes. They remounted and rode away in a hurry. The posse soon found McDaniels. He died a few hours later due to his wound. Another posse surrounded the three surviving outlaws a few days later. Webb/Keene was captured, but Frank and Cole somehow managed to escape the posse's grasp and made it back to Missouri. Webb/Keene never gave up his accomplices, but was sent to jail for several years.
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Oasis Petroleum Adds More Acreage In Delaware Basin For $946MM
Dec 11 (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Oasis Petroleum Inc said it would buy more acreage in the Delaware Basin from privately-held Forge Energy LLC for about $946 million in cash and stock, boosting its presence in the top U.S. oil field.
The company also said that it was divesting non-core assets in Williston Basin for up to $500 million in 2018.
The deal to buy 20,300 acres, which produced about 3,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOEPD) in November, will help more than double Oasis's core net inventory, the company said in a statement.
Oasis said it expected to drill 16 to 20 wells in the new acreage and complete six to eight wells with a capital program of about $100 million in 2018.
It also raised its 2017 production forecast to a range of 71,000 to 73,000 BOEPD from a range of 69,000 to 72,000 BOEPD estimated previously.
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'The Climb' Review – Don't Look Down
- Beautiful Visuals
- Addictive Gameplay Loop
- Immersive Environments
- Killer user of sound
- Adrenaline spiking
- Finicky Controls
- Some falls feel like the game's fault rather than yours
The best video games are masters of their respective platforms.
Somehow, the classic Atari game Pong was able to turn a handful of pixels, and a controller that was little more than a knob, into a generation-defining competition that is still enjoyable today.
Call of Duty, although often looked at as a frat-house punch line by many "real" gamers, has written the definitive rulebook for console gaming's dual analog controllers; and this mastery is undoubtedly a contributing factor to its blockbuster success.
On March 28 the gaming world was introduced to a new platform: the Oculus Rift. Like the consoles and PC's that came before it, the Rift has its limitations. In this case, that limitation came stamped with an Xbox logo and bundled in every box.
The Rift's initial preference towards controller-based games over hand tracking is seen by many as a weakness. However, it is the game that makes the hardware, not the other way around.
Crytek's The Climb is one game that proves it can do more with two buttons than other VR games can do with your entire body.
The Climb is – like many great games – simple. You only have two objectives for each level: get to the top of the mountain and don't fall horribly to your death.
These goals are accomplished through a beautiful control scheme that is a perfect marriage between the Rift's head tracking, and the often-mocked Xbox controller. Both components are used wonderfully as your gaze controls where your hands are placed on a given rock-face, while the triggers on the controller are used to activate your grip.
This method of traversal means you'll often find find yourself standing on tip-toe to get your hand just high enough to reach that narrow handhold, or squeezing the triggers of your controller so tightly that your hands begin to cramp.
There is also a stamina/chalk system that adds another level of immersive gameplay to an already pulse pounding experience. All of this is topped off by the stomach dropping jump mechanic. You will definitely be taking a few real-world steading breaths before attempting that virtual leap across a very believable looking plummet.
As perfect as the controls are for making the best use of the Rift as a platform and building immersion, they can be somewhat finnicky. A few of my falls felt like they only happened because the game was failing to detect that my hand was indeed placed over a viable handhold. Thees moments, while frustrating, are scarce enough not to distract from the rest of the experience.
Visuals in the 'Climb' could be there own separate experience entitled: "Beautiful landscape viewer 2016."
Half of what makes this game so enjoyable is simply gawking at the astounding vistas from every new angle that the mountains afford. Each environment has different visual touches and Easter eggs to keep an eye out for, and they make you feel even more in touch with the simple delight of moving higher and higher up these very large rocks.
Complementing the visuals of The Climb perfectly is its approach to sound. Audio is positionally tracked in the game. This means that when you turn your head away from the shelter of the stone face you're scaling, you're instantly greeted by the sharp whistle of the wind or the distinctive song of an eagle.
There is also no music during your actual assent, the subtle soundtrack only kicks in when you summit the various peaks of the mountain you are currently conquering. The absence of music keeps the immersion in place and maintains your connection with the natural beauty of the experience.
The Climb is a challenging game. Even the "easy" versions of the three scalable mountains will be difficult to conquer without a good amount of falls.
There are three mountains to tackle and each has three difficulty modes that are unlocked as you progress through the game and your climbing level grows.
Successfully reaching any of the Climb's peaks gives you a true sense of accomplishment, but the higher difficulty mountains will especially leave you feeling like a world-class athlete by the end.
There are multiple paths and hidden surprises for each course making multiple climbs a must. Your abilities are also scored at the end of each challenge meaning that you may find yourself coming back to the same terrain again and again in order to climb higher than your friend on the online leaderboards, or defeat their ghostly hands in the game's "race" mode.
Final Score: 8/10 – Great
There may be some control issues holding it back but, in the end, The Climb creates a world in which the mechanics are so satisfying, the visuals are so beautiful, and the sense of accomplishment is so real that you just want to continue doing what the game enables you to do so perfectly: keep climbing.
Note: The Climb is intending to add in Oculus Touch support once that system releases later this year. Once that happens we will reassess the game and adjust its score accordingly.
Video Credit: Tony Allen
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February 24, 2017 / Front Page
General News
Individual mat competition finally begins for GL
WPIAL Section 1-AAA tourney Saturday at Kiski Area
No. 2-seeded Wildcats to open playoffs after 11-day layoff
Face No. 7 Butler Area in WPIAL Class 6A quarterfinals at Penn Hills
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If you are a golfer, beware of the dangerous hazards that lurk around the course. Spring offers silent foes that could impede your ability to play golf. They are hidden pitfalls that have the ability to seriously injure every unsuspecting golfer. So I warn you now: BEWARE OF THE GOLF COURSE!
Right about now you are expecting me to launch into diatribe about the evils of a golf course. Well just the opposite. I love golfing and admire the beauty of every course I play. However, there are some dangers that most golfers over look at the beginning of every golf season and I am here to tell you about the top three.
The first is one that most golfers overlook quite easily. We are excited to hit the links and on the first sunny day, we sprint to the course, grab our clubs and head out on a four-hour walk! In our excitement, we forget to put sunscreen on! Yup, you guessed it; the first and very dangerous hazard of golfing in the spring is getting a sunburn. On Monday last, I was one of those people. It was sunny and 17 degrees. Not hot, but warm enough to wear shorts. After looping the course, I realized that I had a slight sunburn on my legs and the back of my neck. Fortunately, it was not serious, but rest assured I am wearing sunblock the next time I hit the links.
The next hazard also sneaks up on the unsuspecting golfer. Dehydration is our enemy on the links. We grab a coffee and drink it as we warm up and then head to the first tee. As we do, we never give it a second thought to grab a water bottle. Suddenly, it warms up and carrying our clubs may not have been the brightest idea of the day. We start sweating, which is OK, but then we stop. This is a tell-tale sign that you are dehydrated, so be careful. If you are hitting the links, you should always carry some water to prevent any possible side effects from dehydration.
Lastly and the third most deadly hazard on the golf course is gopher holes, water runoff ditches, and eroding banks around the water hazards. The ground is unstable in many places and if we are not weary, we could step in the wrong spot and cause serious injury to our lower limbs. I have experienced this years back and a sprained ankle set my game back about three weeks. Personally, I pay very close attention to the changing ground, especially in the spring.
The golf course has many hazards. In my opinion, being sunburned, dehydration and unstable ground are the three most dangerous in the spring. So as you excitedly hit the links this year, remember to pay attention and play safe!
Have you experienced unseen hazards on the golf course in the spring?
I am a grateful golfer! See you on the links!.


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In my main blog, Not Just Sassy on the Inside, I post about spiritual topics and my journey on a spiritual path. Although that journey looms large in my life there's more to me and sometimes I want to just post a recipe or talk about writing or make a smart aleck commentary, so this is the place to express my alter ego. This me is not always serene or deep though in all aspects of my life I strive to be peace. My guilty secret is that I play a kids' computer game, Wizard101 and I blog about that here. For more "about me" see the other blog.
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Robovison and IDLab have produced a working robot for the automotive sector that is environmentally aware and recognizes its human co-workers' faces and language preferences. One of Robovision's star performers is Klebor, a robot that works on the Brussels production line of Volkswagen/Audi. Developed as part of the iMinds ClaXon project — drawing on expertise from robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) specialists at the University of Ghent's world-renowned IDLab — Klebor operates in full awareness of its surroundings and does not need to be separated from humans with fences. It speaks three languages, can recognize its human co-workers' faces and addresses them in their language of choice, and can even infer what action to take when an operator gestures without using words. For a machine to work with non-uniformity data requires deep learning: abstracted, multi-layered, non-linear data processing based on real-world inputs. Robovision's CEO says this could not have been achieved without the help of iMinds – IDLab and its researchers' knowledge on GPUs. It's a great example, he says, of iMinds' critical role in bringing academia and industry together in Flanders.
"Robovision's business is all about disruptive technology. We want to look differently at situations — to go into a niche, analyse how it's been done for decades, and come up with a way of doing nobody has thought of before. In fact, if someone else can do it, we're not interested."
FORWARD project
Wireless communication will become increasingly important for the welfare of industrial processes, but is challenging at the same time. Since most of the industrial environments are large areas like warehouses or production halls, multi access point (AP) systems must be used to provide proper coverage across the entire area and mobile devices must seamlessly switch from one AP to another while moving around.
Within the FORWARD project, iMinds and industrial partners (Volvo, Arcelor-Mittal, Siemens, Egemin, Excentis) joined forces to dimension and develop flexible and diagnosable wireless solutions in industrial environments in order to enable robust wireless automation and communication. One particular example was the controlled assessment in a lab environment of the handover impact on time-critical PLC traffic, required for safety communication between a safety fence and a moving crane.
"Today, apart from some proprietary extensions, Wi-Fi lacks proper features to deal with time-critical and mobile industrial applications"


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After 3 successful years of Crossover Comics, the opportunity to move to a larger space in July 2016 prompted me to join the team. Together we continue to provide our clientele of comic book, Magic:The Gathering, and gaming enthusiasts the best of our knowledge and skill, and provide a relaxed and friendly environment.
I have been friends with Ray, George, and Paul for about 20 years now and I consider myself lucky to be part of this amazing venture with them. We each have a unique personality and style, which together makes Crossover Comics what it is today.
Aside from tabletop games, I also enjoy volleyball, golf, and ball hockey. In my professional pursuits, I am a local actor here in Montreal in both English and French film and television.


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Seleucid Empire Coins
The Seleucid Empire and Dynasty was a Hellenistic state which existed from 312 BC to 63 BC.
Splintered away from the former Macedonian Empire after the death of Alexander the Great, his former generals fought gain control over parts of Alexander's former conquests. Seleucus, who had been infantry general under Alexander, fought several wars to rule Babylon. Seleucus was forced to flee as ruler of Babylon, but with the assistance of Ptolemy I, another of Alexander's former generals who ruled the Egyptian territories, was eventually able to regain power.
By 312 BC Seleucus was once again the steadfast ruler of Babylon and ruthlessly conquered most of Persia and the former eastern part of Alexander's empire.
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Man Utd to miss out on Marco Reus after Dortmund star agrees personal terms with Barca
MANCHESTER UNITED target Marco Reus has agreed personal terms with Barcelona according to reports in Spain.
Catalan newspaper Sport claim the Borussia Dortmund winger has agreed a deal with Barca chiefs ahead of a potential £28m move to the Nou Camp.
According to the reports Reus, who is a product of Dortmund's youth academy, has said that Barcelona are the only team he would only leave his boyhood team for.
The news that Reus has reportedly agreed personal terms with Barca will come as huge blow to Manchester United.
"Catalan newspaper Sport claim the Dortmund winger has agreed a deal in principle with Barca chiefs ahead of a potential £28m move to the Nou Camp"
United have repeatedly been linked with a move for the winger this summer and new Red Devils boss is said to be a huge fan of German international.
Reus was set to grace the World Cup this summer with Germany and he was tipped by many to fire the Germans to their first World Cup title since 1990 but he has been ruled out of the tournament with an ankle injury.
The 25-year-old star injured his ankle after colliding with Artur Yedigaryan in the first half of Germany's 6-1 victory over Armenia on Friday evening.


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Accounting Analyst- North America
Termékkód: 2737795556
We build a new finance business service center in Budapest.
Our partner is the global leader in the design and development of taste and scent experiences, enjoyed in thousands of products sold around the world.
The Global Service Center is located in Budapest in the inner-city at the new Mill Park facility.
As an Accounting Analyst you will be responsible for:
Accrue FI invoices
Netting process
Process Standard and Recurring Journal Entry
Open and Close Sub-Ledgers AP / AR / GL
Intercompany reconciliation / Reconcile Sub-Ledgers to General-Ledger
Process Local Tax Provisions
Process Allocations
Review Cost Center Expenses
Close Financial Ledger
Transfer and Reconcile GL for Consolidation
Working following the North American time zone (13.00 - 22.00 oçlock)
Excellent English language skills, both verbal and written
Preferable 2 years of relevant experience
Great communication skills
A good understanding of general accounting processes
University degree
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, with an emphasis on Excel
ERP system (SAP ECC) experience advantageous
Great customer service is essential
Can-do-mentality and critical thinking is a must
Certified Lean Six Sigma is advantageous
What you will have?
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Global bioadhesives market demand was 709.5 kilo tons in 2013. A global shift in trend towards bio-based products owing to increasing awareness among consumers is expected to remain a major driving force for bioadhesives market growth. Increasing government and environmental regulations towards bio-based production are projected to fuel global bioadhesives market growth. Bioadhesives find wide application in end-use industries such as packaging & paper, construction, wood and medical industries. Growing preference towards sustainable packaging coupled with increasing awareness towards bio-based adhesives in the packaging industry is expected to impact market growth positively. Increasing penetration in packaging application such as printed sheets lamination, cigarettes & filters, flexible packaging and specialty packaging are expected to bolster bioadhesives demand over next seven years. Growing packaging & paper industry in emerging economies of Asia Pacific and Latin America is projected to augment global market growth.
Increasing demand from frozen food packaging sector is projected to impact positively bioadhesives market growth over the forecast period. Bioadhesives are increasingly being used in medical industry for applications such as surgeries, wound care dressing, transdermal drug delivery, and skin-bonded monitoring devices. Increasing surgical bioadhesives popularity as substitutes for surgical sutures is expected to augment further global market growth. Key industry participants are involved in extensive R&D to develop innovative bioadhesives for the medical industry. Abundant raw material availability for starch, soy, and corn-based adhesives is expected to remain a key driver for market growth.
Global bioadhesives market volume by source, 2012 - 2022 (Kilo Tons)
Increasing bioadhesives demand from construction industry is expected to uplift further global market growth. Bioadhesives are widely used in construction industry for applications such as pipes, cladding panels, waste management systems and pavements. Increasing infrastructure spending in emerging markets of Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East are expected to remain a major driver for bioadhesives market growth in these regions over the forecast period. Bioadhesives market is expected to witness significant growth over the next seven years owing to low-cost production and bio-based origin. Volatile petrochemical-based adhesives prices due to unstable crude oil supplies are expected to impact positively bioadhesives demand over the foreseeable future. Plant-based and animal-based adhesives are touted to substitute petro-based adhesives and provide lucrative opportunities for industry participants. The low shelf life of bioadhesives is expected to hinder market growth. Lack of skilled resources for the development of improved bioadhesives is further projected to pose challenges for industry participants. Companies such as Dow and Henkel are investing heavily in developing adhesives having 100% renewable content. This is anticipated to create immense opportunities for market participants over the forecast period.
Plant based adhesives were the leading source for bioadhesives in 2014. Starch, soy, corn, and maize based adhesives are gaining wide popularity owing to abundant raw material availability and low prices. Growing consumer preference towards bio-based products among consumers is further expected to generate high demand for plant based adhesives. Animal based adhesives such as bone, glue, hide, and hoof are projected to penetrate end-use industries at a significant growth rate. They are used in specialty applications such as pipe organ building, piano repairs, wood working and antique restoration. Low shelf life and functionality of animal based adhesives is expected to hinder bioadhesives market growth over the forecast period.
Packaging & paper was the leading application segment for bioadhesives in 2014. Bioadhesives find wide application in packaging & paper industry such as printed sheets lamination, cigarettes & filters, flexible packaging and specialty packaging. Growing packaging & paper industry in emerging markets of Asia Pacific and Latin America is expected to augment global bioadhesives market over the forecast period. The advent of innovative plant based and animal based bioadhesives is projected to provide lucrative opportunities to industry participants and increase global market growth. The construction industry was the second largest application segment in 2014. This application segment is projected to exhibit significant growth owing to rising construction and infrastructure activities in emerging market of Asia Pacific, Middle East and Latin America. The medical industry is expected to grow at the fastest rate owing to increasing application such as wound care dressings, transdermal drug delivery, surgeries and skin-bonded monitoring devices.
Europe was the leading regional market in terms of bioadhesives demand in 2014 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. Stringent government regulation regarding bio-based material usage is expected to drive market growth in this region. North America was the second largest regional market for bioadhesives and is expected to witness significant growth in demand over the forecast period owing to initiatives taken up from environment protection agencies such as EPA (Environment Protection Agency) and CEC (Commission for Environmental Cooperation). Asia Pacific is expected to witness moderate growth rate over the forecast period. Growing construction & remodeling activities in Asia Pacific is also expected to fuel regional market growth.
Global bioadhesives market is highly fragmented and is characterized by the presence of both large-scale and small-scale companies such as Ashland, Henkel, Dow Chemical Company, Arkema SA and Ecosynthetix Inc. Other major industry players include 3M Company, Yparex B.V., Cryolife Inc., Bioadhesive Alliance Inc. and Danimer Scientific LLC. Industry participants are involved in extensive R&D and innovation to widen the scope of application and penetrate regional markets.
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Spring Miniatures
There are SO many new Spring Miniatures listed in the shop. Most of these I only had one of.
It felt like Christmas when the mail man dropped off my packages of new minis to paint. If you want to know the quickest way to my heart... well that's it!
Sharing a few photos here but head over to the Etsy shop to grab them before they're gone. Only three pieces of furniture added today but I have four more to list this week.


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Fancy picking up a new ride this summer – and we don't mean the push bike? We've teamed up with Roxy to give you the chance to win this hot new surfboard, worth £380, from the spring/summer '07 collection.
The board suits all levels of riders from nervous novice to experienced wahine. The lucky winner will also take home this travel bag, worth £100, and this sizzling summer bikini, worth £55.
Congratulations to Joanna Clark who has bagged these gorgeous goodies!
Prizes subject to availability. Winner will receive goods to the same value if unavailable.


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Staff Sgt. Bales Charged With Murder
Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales was charged Friday afternoon with 17 counts of premeditated murder in the deaths of Afghan civilians March 11. Bales, 38, a married father of three, is accused of shooting and killing 17 civilians, including nine children. The exact details of the shooting are still sketchy, and Bales's lawyer has said that the soldier does not remember it. Six other Afghans were wounded, and Bales has been charged with six counts of attempted murder and assault. If Bales is convicted of murder, he could face the death penalty.


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The Santa Rosa Arts and Culture Foundation's (SRACF) expectations for this weekend's festival are great says Toni New, the foundation's president. She said the mold will be broken.
The event is this weekend March 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. in downtown Milton along Willing Street and the Riverwalk area. For more information call SRACF at 983-1100 or visit their website at sracf.org. Don't forget to like them on Facebook.
The festival has expanded in many ways this year, according to New. She said they've added two more stages for performances and increased the number of local bands to play throughout the event, plus they have around 80 vendors the most they've ever had to participate in recent history. Plus, they've increased the space for Kid's Art displays and have many activities for children. "It's a great place to bring the family."
The foundation increased the use of social media advertising and also increased their regional advertising to reach more people in the tri-state area. They believe this increase will bring more to their signature event.
She said there will also be a unique local display to be officially unveiled at the festival.
"The TDC (Tourism Development Council) sea turtle, painted to honor all branches of the military and to be located in downtown Milton, will be on display Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the information booth at the Veteran's Memorial Plaza. We hope everyone will take a moment to come and see this remarkable turtle," said New.
"Everyone with the SRACF has given their time and effort to make our 30th Riverwalk Arts Festival a success. If it weren't for all of the support we've received from our event sponsors, the Santa Rosa County School System and the city of Milton we couldn't do this every year. We increased our event to make it a memorable success," said New.
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Types of Elephants
Elephant Species Index
- Elephant Species
It is estimated that there were once more than 350 species of elephants in the world. Today we only have two of them left – the Asian and the Africa species.
- African Elephant
The African elephant is the largest of the two species left in the world. They have extremely large ears and both the males and the females grow tusks.
- Asian Elephant
The Asian elephant has a huge body but with ears that are smaller than others. The males develop tusks but the females don't.


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Saturday, March 6, 2010 | 2:01 a.m.
Sun coverage
Last-minute lobbying led to the Legislature's surprise reinstatement of a portion of slot machine taxes earmarked for problem gambling treatment, education and research.
Gov. Jim Gibbons had proposed eliminating all money for gambling addiction services to help plug the budget deficit, as money from the $2 slot tax was needed for other programs. Instead, the Legislature restored about half of the money intended for problem gambling assistance in fiscal year 2011, along with a host of other social services, in exchange for increases in business fees such as those charged by the Gaming Control Board to license casino owners.
Still, lower slot tax collections will likely yield less than $500,000 for problem gambling grants in the coming year, much less than initial projections of around $850,000, Nevada Health & Human Services spokesman Ben Kieckhefer said.
"Nevada depends on gambling, which includes gambling by people who are out of control," said Assemblyman James Ohrenschall, D-Las Vegas, who helped circulate a list of programs, including problem gambling services and assistance for needy seniors, slated for cutting. Supporters called it the "ugly list" and said it represented programs certain legislators refused to cut.
"I think it shocked the conscience of legislators to cut this funding," said Ohrenschall, a recent graduate of Boyd Law School who skipped the state bar exam to attend last month's special session in Carson City.
No executive may be more aware of how perceptions of wealth have changed than the head of Nevada's largest casino company.
In an interview with Fox Business Network last month, MGM Mirage CEO Jim Murren struck a populist note when he said he has cut back on things such as fancy cars, dining out and luxury vacations.
"All of us feel differently about money and about value today than we did even a year ago or two years ago," he said. "I feel like I'm a better person today than I did three years ago. I don't do much shopping … but I spent money that I didn't need to spend."
After buying a BMW and Mercedes, Murren said he's "down to a Jeep Cherokee" — an SUV also preferred by Murren's mentor, billionaire Kirk Kerkorian, a man known for his lack of pretension.
Other executives have recently professed their liberation from the kind of ostentatious spending that fueled the American economy and, ultimately, the recession.
And yet, not all companies stand to lose from the country's shifting values like MGM Mirage. It, after all, developed a high-end business model in Las Vegas dependent upon a certain level of conspicuous consumption.
Murren's professed relief in "saving and making do with what I have and not being anxious to have more" seems to fit the personality of the informal yet outspoken executive, who frequently praises his sensible, New England upbringing.
"You're not defined by the car you drive or the clothes you wear or the jewelry you have," he added.
Sensible spending will be good for consumer budgets. Whether it's good for Las Vegas has yet to be seen.
In an investor presentation posted on its Web site last week, Harrah's Entertainment reiterated its long-term plans to build an open-air retail and entertainment district between its Flamingo and O'Sheas casinos and to finish off its 665-room Octavius Tower at Caesars Palace.
Harrah's revealed a preliminary budget of $550 million for the corridor and the goal of achieving a return of at least 25 percent by capitalizing on foot traffic and demand for nongambling amenities rather than casinos.
Harrah's also said $325 million of the $410 million cost of Octavius Tower has been spent so far. It stopped construction last year after determining that the recession had killed demand for additional hotel rooms in Las Vegas. Similarly, competitors have shelved plans for resorts, while lenders pulled the plug on the under-construction Fontainebleau Las Vegas, which may sit idle for years. Octavius Tower is a self-contained expansion that can sit empty without disrupting business at Caesars, officials have said.
Plans for both projects remain on hold, Harrah's spokesman Gary Thompson said last week.
Spending hundreds of millions of dollars is not a prospect some investors want to entertain in the midst of Las Vegas' worst economy.
These are cost-effective, high-return projects "designed to capitalize on existing visitation," the presentation reminded them.


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The students and I have learnt what it means to both serve and be served. What I really enjoy about the subjects taught at Dallas College is that although each is individual, pertaining to a specific field of study, on the whole the courses are interconnected, inspiring in the student a clear world view. This has given us the ability not only to observe and perceive the salient factors which emerge from our day to day transactions, it has opened the way for us to draw closely to that which gathers these elements of life together. Dallas College has also given me a heightened understanding of history with a view that our present situation is not isolated, rather it is a singular event within a wider arena of events unravelling over time.
I have attained an understanding of how events unfolded in ancient times through classical studies at Dallas College. The lecturers have also opened my eyes and my mind to the age we live in, through a focused course of study in multifaceted subjects and sciences. The curricular is designed to enhance both our intellects, and interaction with ourselves and the world. The daily interaction with students from various parts of the world has further added to my encounter of learning new people skills as well as preference for the other. Futuwwah is a noble achievement in character at Dallas College, and our group dynamic. I enjoy fencing and look forward to the summer months with the team on the cricket pitch.
The aim of Dallas College is to forge young minds into young men who are able to go anywhere and achieve anything. My experiences here at the College have been inspiring to say the least. One realises that unlike most universities in which passing the exams are the most important thing, what is important is acting on attained knowledge. At Dallas College one is encouraged to strive for the highest. The students are given an understanding of honour, and that the man of honour must honour himself.


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The Baron Masquerades - encaustic, oil on wood
This shows the funky shape of the panel
This is my submission for IF: Pretend. The painting is called The Baron Masquerades but you could also say the Baron is pretending. My thanks to those who browsed by last week and commented on my first IF submission. Your comments are so appreciated. This week I experienced first hand the power IF has to motivate and inspire. Especially for the self employed artist type like me. So…I want say "Thank You" to Penelope Dullaghan, the founder of Illustration Friday, for creating such a great online resource and community for us creative folk.


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Lighthouse Country Regional Trail
Lighthouse Country Regional TrailTake a step away from the beach and walk, run or ride the north and south loops of the Lighthouse Country Regional Trail (LCRT) located in Bowser and Qualicum Bay. The level grade and connection to more trails in the surrounding Crown forest and Wilson Family Woodlot make it easy for everyone to get out and get active while enjoying the beauty of our rare Coastal Douglas-fir forest.
Work on the LCRT began in the late 1990s when stalwart Lighthouse trail volunteers helped blaze over 5 km of route along undeveloped road allowance on the inland side of the E&N railway. Today, the North Loop and adjacent Wildwood Community Park provide about 2 km of easy wandering, while the South Loop offers everything from finished wheelchair accessible trail to woodlot road and rough trail experiences.
The finished South Loop trail begins at the accessible parking lot with toilet and kiosk off Lioness Blvd in Qualicum Bay, next door to the Lions Community Park and Lighthouse Community Centre. Walkers, rollers, runners and cyclists can head off on over 2.5 km of wheelchair accessible trail winding through beautiful forest. Along the way, enjoy benches, picnic table, wood carvings, and a continuous tapping rail for the visually or balance impaired. And there's another toilet at the end. Equestrians, walkers, runners and cyclists can enjoy the rest of the South Loop and explore more trail on adjacent Crown lands.


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Whose Line Is It Anyway?
By nkulande on Nov 9, 2010 in India
The word Sidster is not really an item from the menu of a Chinese restaurant. The origin of the word comes from a recherché seminary accomplice, or in other words, a good high school friend. I do not really know the meaning of the word, or the reason he gave me this name, but since then all of my high school friends have called me The Sidster. My friends in US have yet to pick up on it though. Wait … now don't you get any ideas 🙂
My full name is Siddharth Ashok Kumar Arora….. long name, huh? But you all can call me Sid. I was born on December 20, 1985 in a little town of Baroda in the great country of India.
My parents say that the moment I was born, a storm hit the city. Since then I have known to cause a lot of trouble like throwing eggs at my neighbor's car, deflating tires of an 18 wheeler etc. The biggest change in my life happened when I decided to join a boarding school in 7th grade. The name of the school was Mayo College. Those 6 years in high school define who I am right now. I made some great friends over there, got into detention uncountable times, broke rules like a falling pack of cards, threw water balloons at my instructor's house, learned some great lessons, got advise from wonderful people; in all, the moments of my life.
In September 2004, I came to Klamath Falls to pursue a dual degree in Computer Engineering and Software Engineering Technology from Oregon Institute of Technology. Coming from a country of 1.3 billion people, Klamath Falls was completely different. I clearly remember the drive from the airport to my school for the first time, we passed Washburn Way (the biggest street in Klamath), it was mentioned that this was the most happening street in this town. There were 6 cars on the road, few people walking on the sidewalk, Fred Meyers, Staples were the few stores I saw….in all I thought this was a dead town. But eventually I got used to living in a small town with lots of open spaces.
I had never seen snow before coming here. So when I saw it the first time at Crater Lake, it was amazing. Back home, I am used to 100 degree temperature with 90% humidity, perfect conditions for a sweat bath. So seeing snow for the first time was truly a different experience. Not realizing what was coming ahead, considering the Klamath Falls winter, I thought that being around snow would actually be a lot of fun. It snowed 6 months in a year, and by April, I got sick of it. But I still enjoyed ice skating, snow boarding, skiing etc. every now and then.
I am very optimistic person. I try not to let negativity effect my behavior and ideas. 95% of the time, when I talk, I am not serious and the other 5% belongs only at work (that is, if needed). I constantly quote Russel Peters. I love to travel. I have visited U.A.E, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Germany, and Netherlands. I like a challenge in my life to give me an adrenalin rush. I love to do things like sky diving, deep sea diving, white water rafting, bungee jumping, fast driving (150 mph in an Audi A6, on a 12 mile stretch, some crazy fun), riding my bike. Basically, anything that can give me an adrenalin rush in my body. I like to care about people, and if I can do anything to make a difference in someone's life, it gives me great satisfaction. My family and friends are very important to me, I will do anything for them.
Coming to Willamette University's MBA program was again different. For a lot of people, Salem is a downgrade because they come from cities like San Francisco, Chicago, Seattle, etc. but for me Salem is an upgrade, because if you remember, I had been living in Klamath Falls until this last August. I am still getting used to what this place has to offer me, but I am sure everything will be good.
At this point, I am very complacent with my life. I have learned a lot in this country with my experiences and the people I have met. I am really appreciative of everyone who has affected my life in this country. This is first time I have had an opportunity to share my life over a blog and I will be more than glad if anyone has questions to ask or comments to express their feelings on my blog. I will try my best to keep this blog updated as frequently as possible …… till then, so long fellows.


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Kicky Pants Bamboo
Bamboo used to mean "pandas," but it's migrated away from the Asian bear market and is everywhere. With good reason: it's a sustainable crop + it can be turned into … Continue reading
Gifts: Calico Elephant
I love this little elephant and bought it for my new niece as part of her "Welcome to the world!" gift basket. I won't pretend that an infant will play … Continue reading
Best Baby Blanket
This is the best blanket, period. I know it doesn't look like it's that different from the thousands of others on offer for babies and little kids, but it is. … Continue reading
Books for Dad: Armin Brott
Papa is often overlooked in this whole "Yay! We're pregnant!/Hooray! What a cute baby!" continuum. You don't see a lot of massage gift certificates coming his way and his life … Continue reading
Fire Trucks
Fire trucks are awesome. What's not to love? I got a ride on one once. The firemen were heading out, I came by on foot wearing something fetching, and voila: … Continue reading
Gifts: The Modern Dollhouse
Twice recently I've come across the Plan Toys Green Dollhouse. Probably not surprising given that I live in San Francisc0, where most residents would live in a place like this … Continue reading
Sandra Boynton's "Little Pookie"
Who doesn't love Sandra Boynton? (If you raised your hand, it's all right: I'm sure you have many other wonderful features we will grow to love. With time. After we … Continue reading
Aden + Anais blankets
Aden + Anais is all the baby rage: their lightweight muslin blankets have been everywhere for a couple of years and make ideal baby shower gifts. The patterns are chic, … Continue reading
Stroller/Car Seat Entertainment
New parents are worried, so they will focus endlessly on which car seat to buy and which crib to get, and how to make sure that both of those baby … Continue reading
Angel Dear Jacket
Soft is the name of the baby game. They're soft. Their toys are soft. And their clothes should definitely be soft. Enter the Angel Dear chenille hoodie jacket. I love … Continue reading
Haba Toys
Full disclosure: I'm not a fan of tons of colors and noises for infants. The way I see it, if you're new to everything, everything is interesting. Also, babies are … Continue reading


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Pound Sterling to South African Rand (GBP/ZAR) Exchange Rate Forecast: SARB Interest Rate Hike Shores up Rand
After the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) opted to raise interest rates yesterday the Pound Sterling to South African Rand (GBP/ZAR) exchange rate has slumped to a three-week low.
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UK GDP Report Disappoints to Soften Pound (GBP), Rand (ZAR) Boosted as Markets Rally
While the fourth quarter UK GDP failed to offer any particular surprise to investors, with growth slowing from 2.1% to 1.9% on the year as forecast, this nevertheless offered only limited support to the Pound (GBP). Pundits were concerned to find that the service sector continued to be the main driving force behind the recovery of the domestic economy, with manufacturing growth persistently flat as efforts to rebalance the economy show little sign of paying off. As the UK remains vulnerable to downside risks from global slowdown pressures there remains little motivation for the Bank of England (BoE) to consider an interest rate hike in the near future.
As global stock markets continued to rally yesterday, on the back of hopes for an oil production cut deal between Russia and the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the South African Rand (ZAR) largely benefitted. The Rand was also shored up by the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) decision to raise interest rates from 6.50% to 6.75%, a move designed to counter the recent weakness of the risk-sensitive currency. Consequently the Pound Sterling to South African Rand (GBP/ZAR) exchange rate has continued to trend lower towards a three-week low.
Pound Sterling to South African Rand (GBP/ZAR) Exchange Rate on Downtrend despite Stronger UK Consumer Confidence
Despite the GfK Consumer Confidence Survey showing that sentiment in the UK had unexpectedly jumped from 1 to 4 in January, defying the more muted mood of the markets, the Pound has been unable to rally against the dominant Rand. With Prime Minister David Cameron shooting down suggestions that he was approaching a deal with the European Commission over in-work EU migrant benefits 'Brexit' concerns have continued to weigh on Sterling ahead of the weekend.
Following the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) surprise decision to implement negative interest rates stock markets have extended their rally today, despite both Saudi and Russian officials denying any possibility of discussions over oil production. As a result the Rand has strengthened further, despite weaker expectations for this afternoon's South African Balance of Trade figure.
GBP/ZAR Exchange Rate Forecast: Manufacturing PMIs Predicted to Push Pound Lower
Into next week the Rand may continue to find support if the domestic Manufacturing PMI is shown to have climbed higher at the beginning of 2016, with forecasts suggesting a strong uptick to 46.5. Should sector growth prove disappointing, however, the GBP/ZAR exchange rate is likely to retake some of its recently lost ground.
On the other hand, the UK Manufacturing PMI for January is expected to show a slight decline in sector expansion. As the slowing industry remains of particular concern with regards to the nation's GDP and continued economic recovery a weaker result here would diminish the appeal of the Pound further.
Current GBP, ZAR Exchange Rates
At the time of writing, the Pound Sterling to South African Rand (GBP/ZAR) exchange rate was slumped around 23.0090, while the South African Rand to Pound Sterling (ZAR/GBP) pairing was making gains at 0.0435.


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Visual Lure was recently contracted to design an ad for SongFreedom.com, a St. Louis, MO based music company that provides usage rights to popular music for photographers and videographers. It provides these artist a legal and cost-effective way to use popular music in their slideshows, videos, and on their websites. Follow them on twitter @SongfreedomInc or like them on facebook at facebook.com/songfreedom.


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Lady Edith Has Googly Eyes
Said in the voice of Daisy: it's Lady Edith, and she's been inflicted with the googly eyes! Despite its much-hyped third-season premiere in the U.S. Sunday, the only mark Downton Abbey seems to have left on us all is this incredible Tumblr. Behold, pictures of Lady Edith—also known as the one sister who makes everyone cringe when she's on screen—with googly eyes. Googly eyes, you'll remember, are fake plastic eyes usually used for puppets. What sparked this unusual blog? Well, there isn't really a war on this season, so that might be it.


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The Basement Youth Centre Summer Scheme is planned! 5 fantastic trips in August for Ages 13-17! Please share the info with anyone you think might be interested! This is not just for Basement young people, EVERYONE is welcome!
For more info and the consent form click the link! Forms are also available to collect from Eden Coffee House windowsill.


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Over the past couple of months, my Fish and Blossom Focal Beads have become quite popular, both at the Cirencester Craft Fairs and on Etsy.
This is great and it has got me thinking about other styles of Focals to make. Images have been going around in my mind, but I haven't come to any firm decisions yet on what the next series should feature.
What did occur to me though, was that it might be nice to do some Accent Beads to compliment the focals. So I made some! These really were fun to make - I love making round beads - and I have made just three sets, to match three of the remaining Focals that are still on Etsy at the moment. Hopefully, these will be just as popular with everyone.
I have also had a great day, creatively speaking, and have made two new styles of beads. Pictures to follow when I have made them up into 1 necklace and 1 something else - not sure if it will be a necklace or a bracelet yet....will let you know!
Meanwhile, I am enjoying the gorgeous spring weather we are having and looking forward to my Birthday later in the week. The children and Darren are being very secretive!
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interview May 18, 2000 via e-mail
Some of you may remember we interviewed Jon mainly about his band Dead Leaves Rising about 7 issues ago. Since then Jon's been doing a lot, including recording a drone album of his project Aarktica released by QRD's brother Silber Records. So I tried to touch on all the stuff going on & get a decent interview at the same time…..
QRD – You've been involved with quite a few musical projects (fade, Dead Leaves Rising, still, Aarktica, Morning Color Division, Flare), could you touch on the different styles of these & which ones you find most exciting?
Jon – The only projects I'm currently involved with are The Dead Leaves Rising, Aarktica, & Flare. Fade was my first project back when I was in my mid-teens, & that evolved into The Dead Leaves Rising years ago. The name change came about mostly because the music changed so substantially, from delicate minimalistic acoustic pieces, to more involved & more folk/pop oriented material. Same thing with still. Still was a short-lived atmospheric beat project, which turned into Aarktica over the past year or so. I guess the name changed as the material really started to mature. Aarktica removes the drum & bass from still, but preserves the drone/noise aspect. The Morning Color Division was a pop group I played in for about a year or so in late 98 through late 99. There was a big conflict in interest within the band, & we broke up shortly after recording our first EP, which was never officially released. Flare is my latest group. I came to meet LD Beghtol (who is the singer & leader of Flare, as well as a member of the Moth Wranglers & part time Magnetic Fields alumnus) around the same time Flare was looking for a new guitarist. Flare's intelligent brooding chamber pop was very appealing to me, & it didn't really take long for things to click, & he asked me to join. So I did. So now I play guitar & banjo, as well as sing a little in Flare. I don't know if I've ever described any of my music as exciting. Morning Color Division was as close to exciting as it gets because there was a lot of screaming & throwing things...mostly at each other. I guess Flare seems to have the most potential to me because it's the most original & professional of all my current projects.
QRD – How much music do you think you'd release a year & how many live shows would you play if you could concentrate all your time on music?
Jon – I probably wouldn't play many live shows at all. People don't want to see acoustic music live unless you're already a legend. I might do an occasional Aarktica show if I could find a way to make it interesting live. I wouldn't release a lot of material because that takes money, & then I'd need a job, which would defeat the purpose of the question. But if I did have money, I would probably release a lot of music... but probably other people's music.
QRD – What's your favorite piece of musical equipment & what piece would you most like to get?
Jon – My Fender Vibrochamp & lately my Line 6 Delay pedal. Other than that, all my equipment gives me problems. I saw these electric sitars at 30th St. Guitars the other day. I think it would be pretty cool to own one of those. Or a really high end graphic equalizer for my guitar set up. Listening back to the Aarktica album, I wish that I could've had a way to boost some of the upper-mids in the guitar tone, up around 8K... I think that's something I'll need to get for the next album.
QRD – Do you think it's worth it to artificially create trauma in your life to enhance your art?
Jon – Trauma actually makes it harder for me to work, so I'd have to say that would be counterproductive.
QRD – What would you most like to change in your music that you don't think you can &/or know how?
Jon – I wish there were more than just 12 notes to work with.
QRD – Now that your getting offers to have your material released by other labels, what do you think is going to become of Brighter Records?
Jon – After I graduate from NYU, I plan to get a job where I'll be making enough money to fund Brighter Records, which means you'll hopefully be seeing some projects being released that aren't my own. I'd rather be producing other artists than recording myself I think.
QRD – What time period would you most like to make music in?
Jon – I'm not even interested in land travel, let alone time travel.
QRD – Does your music sounding modern or current make you scared it will be dated to this era?
Jon – I don't think 20, 30, or 200 years from now, people will look back at my music & think it was representative of what was considered "pop" music of the time. I mean, unfortunately it's drum & bass & other electronica that is going to be the "disco" of the future. It's like, Flare & The Dead Leaves Rising borrow from certain folk traditions, & I think that makes them hard to pin a genre on. Some of the music could just as easily been written in the 1960's...or even in the 1860's if you consider the kind of instruments Flare uses.
QRD – What would you like to see done musically by yourself or others over the next ten years?
Jon – I would love to see the advent of atonalism, serialism & minimalism in pop music. I think to some extent, some modern artists have taken ideas that composers like Cage, Subotnick, Stockhausen, Adams, & especially Reich had proposed, & really brought them to another level. Albeit, mostly in the electronic scene, & I tend to think that everything going that way is almost headed for a dead end. You run into the problem of avoiding a generic sound, & suddenly experimental music doesn't become so experimental. But still, I feel it is still good because it is influencing a mass of people who may catch on. Bands like Low have brought minimalism to pop music, just as Hood has utilized atonalism, & His Name is Alive utilized serialism. I'm really reluctant to make any predictions about 10 years from now. Hardly anyone I know listens to music anymore. It's like we're bombarded by MP3s, Real Audio, home recorded digital audio... & now people are either making the necessary choice to be very selective in what they listen to, or just choosing not to listen to anything anymore. I'm not so sure the advent of all these new mediums is really helpful to musicians or not, & I have no idea where the state of things is going to be in 10 years.
QRD – You have a lot of recorded material you aren't using for your next album, what are you planning on doing with it all?
Jon – I guess you're talking about the Aarktica album? There's really not that much left over. & what is left is all on 4-track cassette. I'm planning to convert to mini-disk for the next release, so I don't know if those tapes will be obsolete or what. I really haven't decided what I'm going to do with them…
QRD – What is the biggest influence to your music other than other people's music?
Jon – Being fucked over. Other than that, I completely lack influence.
QRD – About a year ago you were talking about writing a novel, do you still plan to?
Jon – Yeah, I've been writing it for over a year... little parts at a time, on little pieces of paper which are scattered in different pants pockets & things. I hope to work on it a lot over this summer & shop it around in the fall/winter.
QRD – How many records do you think you'd be comfortable selling?
Jon – Several million.
QRD – What decision that you've made do you think has been most detrimental to your career as a musician?
Jon – Being an arrogant fuck to a woman at BMG who wanted to help me get signed.
QRD – What record have you been listening to longest that you still actually listen to?
Jon – Probably Johnny Cash American Recordings, which comes in & out of my CD player every few weeks. As far as album that I've listened to straight without stopping...Magnetic Fields 69 Love Songs, at least 1 disc of the set is in my player at all times.
QRD – Anything else you want people to know?
Jon – My good intentions often incriminate


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Get to Know Lake Hopatcong
Chances are you have, or someone you know has, some great memories of Lake Hopatcong.What was not to like?
Lake Hopatcong borders on four towns and sits between two counties in the Highlands of New Jersey. For over a century, the fresh water and cool air of Lake Hopatcong made it THE summer destination for hot city dwellers traveling by rail. Ferry boats whisked them to camp sites, cabins or one of many lavish hotels. There was just about every kind of summer entertainment back then. Today the lake is alive and well. Didn't you know? There is motor-boating from "tin-cans" to antique crafts. Not a full time boater? Don't worry there are rentals, boating clubs, ski lessons and boat tours. There is also terrific sailing, kayaking, waterskiing, fishing, jet-skiing, and swimming. Lakeside there is a variety of restaurants, bars and delis to fill your belly and quench that thirst. Over a hundred years later—we are waiting for you to grab your chance to create your own memories. LIVE THE LAKE – New Jersey!
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By Gillian Flynn
Place: Publisher & Year: New York: Crown Publishers, 2012
This book has had over eight hundred holds on it in my library system for the past couple of months. It is the must read of 2012. I think I first became aware of it through EarlyWord, but it wasn't until I put a hold on it for a patron that I decided to get on the waiting list myself. The patron was raving about what she had heard about it and it got me curious. I had been waiting at least a couple of months – I was around 250 on the waiting list – when I saw an express copy come through my library. The express copies are the ones that don't go on reserve. Continue reading


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Clinton, S.C. – The Presbyterian College men's soccer team will face UNC Wilmington Thursday, Nov. 16, in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, it was announced via the NCAA Monday afternoon at 1 p.m. The Blue Hose, who are making their first appearance in the Division I NCAA Tournament, are facing the Seahawks for the second time, the first meeting a 2-1 win for PC in 2013.
The Blue Hose enter the tournament with a 6-8-5 record after winning the Big South Tournament. PC played back to back overtime draws, advancing to the NCAA Tournament off penalty kicks in both matches.
Leading PC is Clement Vannier with five goals, and Sergio Pinto with three goals and four assists. Connor Behrend has minded the net for 1634:12 minutes this season and has carried a 0.94 goals against average, and a .798 save percentage.
The Seahawks are 11-7-0 on the season. In the Colonial Athletic Conference Tournament, they went 1-1 with a win over the College of Charleston before falling to William and Mary.
Leading the Seahawks are Phillip Goodrum with seven goals, and Emil Elveroth and Julio Moncada, who have five goals apiece. Ryan Cretens has played every minute in goal has a 1.14 goals against average and a .650 save percentage.
"We are just very excited to represent this college in the NCAA Tournament," said PC head coach Jonathan Potter. "We are very excited for the next challenge. Aidan Heaney does a great job over there. We have our work cut out for us but we are very excited to represent our college on this stage."
This is the second trip to the NCAA Tournament for the Blue Hose overall, having gone to the NCAA Division II Tournament in 1995.
"They are a tough team and it is a relatively close distance to travel," said Behrend. "We have heard very positive things about them and they will be a difficult team to play so we will get our strategy and hope to make it to the weekend."
The winner between PC and UNCW advance to the second round to face #3-seed North Carolina on Sunday, November 19, in Chapel Hill, N.C.


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A view of the CASIS Headquarters by Ryan Connolly from 1st Avenue and 40th Street in Manhattan strikes you as a mass of rigid and vaguely rectangular forms; however, the dynamic cladding of the structure has a sculptural and an artistic quality, establishing a unique relationship that references the interior.
Horizontal floor planes house exhibition spaces that engage the public with the galactic displays that the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space has to offer. Moving between and across levels from one end of the edifice to another is, however, made possible by sinewy strands of seemingly flexible material. Facilitating the circulation throughout the CASIS Headquarters, these abstract ramps look to have been inspired by organic forms, yet appear as alien to human eyes as life on another planet.
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8.021 Physics II
Class Info
Introduction to electromagnetism and electrostatics: electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric structure of matter; conductors and dielectrics. Concepts of electrostatic field and potential, electrostatic energy. Electric currents, magnetic fields and Ampere's law. Magnetic materials. Time-varying fields and Faraday's law of induction. Basic electric circuits. Electromagnetic waves and Maxwell's equations. Designed for students with previous experience in 8.02; the subject is designated as 8.02 on the transcript. Enrollment limited.
This class has 18.01, and 8.01 as prerequisites.
8.021 will be offered this semester (Fall 2019). It is instructed by G. Stephans.
Lecture occurs 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays in 2-147.
This class counts for a total of 12 credits.
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