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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
These are a list of the questions we've most commonly received over the Internet over the past 20 years.
Q. Can I play vinyl records on my Victrola?
A. No! A true (pre-1929) Victor or Victrola will play ONLY 78 RPM shellac records that were originally designed for this type of machine. Please read through the GETTING STARTED section of this website!
Q. What is the difference between a "Victor" and a "Victrola"
A. A "Victor" is a phonograph with the horn mounted externally. A "Victrola" has an internal horn, often with doors in front that open and close to control the volume. Both are products of the Victor Talking Machine Company. Victors were made in the 1901 until the early 20's. Victrolas were made from 1906 up through 1929, when RCA bought the company (and became "RCA Victor")
Q. Aren't all old phonographs called "Victrolas"?
A. No. Victrola was originally a unique brand name of products from the Victor Talking Machine Company in the 1901-1929 timeframe. Hundreds of other phonograph companies were around throughout the 20th Century, with different brand names. RCA bought-out Victor Talking Machine Company in 1929, and then used the name "Victrola" frequently on their products from 1929-1976. Even now there are all kinds of (mostly Chinese) companies who market modern portable phonographs with the "Victrola" name. This website only covers 1901-1929 products from The Victor Talking Machine Co.
Q. What is an "RCA Victor" phonograph?
A. The Victor Talking Machine Company was an independent corporation from 1901 through 1929, at which time the RCA Corporation purchased it. They merged the names to become "RCA Victor". Hence, many phonographs, TV sets, radios and other equipment produced after 1929 has the "RCA Victor" or "Victrola" logo. This website does not have information on any "RCA" or "RCA-Victor" products.
Q. I just bought a portable electric phonograph (to play my vinyl records) from Kohls, Amazon or another retailer. It isn't working correctly and they list this website for repair services. What should I do next?
A. This problem has been ongoing for quite some time. We do not manufacture, repair or sell "modern" phonographs that are found at retail sellers. Try as we might to get our name removed from their warranty listings, stores such as Kohls and a few others still reference our website (for unknown reasons) as a repair service. We only deal in pre-1929 phonographs. Please contact the seller of your phonograph for more information, as we do not have any equipment to service your machine.
Q. I have a Victrola Model XYZ in great shape, please tell me what it is worth.
A. Accurately appraising a Victor or Victrola sight unseen is an impossible task. To get a rough idea of value, the reader is asked to determine the model, serial number and finish. With this information, the reader can get a general approximation of worth from the "PRODUCTS" link. However, the PRODUCT pages will only give a general summary of valuation and rarity. Quality and type of finish, originality, as well as the production volume, condition and current demand will determine the ultimate selling price, and this information requires that a qualified appraiser see the machine in person (or at minimum, a lot of GOOD pictures). A common Victrola model can command a high price if it has an uncommon finish, and/or if the condition is mint original. High-quality refinishing work can often appear to be original to the novice, and small flaws can make a great deal of difference in the overall price. In addition, what is "excellent" to one person may be "mediocre" to another; thus, we refrain from providing a price guide on these pages. Go to the SERVICES page to get information regarding paid appraisal services.
Q. Who can I get to repair or restore my Victrola?
A. We formerly provided this type of service, but due to our recent move to South Carolina, we are not yet set-up for restoration or repair work. We hope to be back in operation by the middle-to-late part of 2019, but much of that depends on how quickly we can get our operation "back in gear". You can check-out some of the folks listed on the RESOURCES page for repair or restoration work.
Q. Can you just give me a general ballpark valuation if I send you the model, serial number and finish.
A. The more common Victrolas that were produced in huge quantities (VV-IV, VV-VI, VV-IX, VV-XI, VV-80, VV-210, VV-215, etc.) in average "attic-stored" condition (alligatored, crazed or worn finish, some scratches, etc.) will rarely bring over $300 at phonograph auctions, and usually sell for considerably less. Since 2007, phonograph prices have fallen considerably, due to changes in the economy, and a glut of common machines coming available on Ebay and elsewhere. In the past couple years, prices for VV-XI, VV-IX and other common Victrolas, in good condition have averaged around $150 or so on the auction circuit. Of course, on the auction circuit, the assumption is that the machine will require a motor and soundbox rebuild and complete clean-up in order to be saleable at a retail level, so this also tends to depress prices. In absolute mint original condition, in perfectly operating condition, these machines can be worth more than triple this value, depending on who is buying. Although you may see common Victrolas in average condition with asking prices of $1000 or more at antique dealers or on Ebay, no knowledgeable collector would pay that kind of price for these models.
External horn Victor phonographs sell, on average, for more than their Victrola counterparts. Nice Victors can range in price from $500 up to well over $5000 depending on model and condition.
There are rare Victor and Victrola phonographs that sell well into the tens of thousands of dollars, but these are few and far between, and require a detailed appraisal to determine actual value. We avoid making price guesses, which may be very inaccurate if the machine is actually better (or worse) than it is described. In addition, the requestor may not know if the finish is original, and may not recognize aftermarket parts or reworked cabinet details.
If you are interested in an accurate, professional appraisal, please click here.
Q. I have a bunch of questions about my Victrola. How rare is it? How do I get the motor to stop banging and thumping? How many did they make? How does it work? What year was it made? And so on...
A. Readers should be aware that this website receives over 130 emails every day, most requesting help or information in some form. If we took 3 minutes to respond to each one, we would be spending almost 7 hours answering email every day. And in most cases, the same questions are asked over and over. (See our section on Annoying Repetitive Questions for the "Top Fifteen" inquiries that arrive in our email daily). We simply can't answer them all. The vast majority of these questions can be answered by simply beginning with the GETTING STARTED section on the home page and following the steps that are described. Many readers submit questions without taking the time to read what is already here, and in those instances, we are unable to provide further help. If, after having searched this site, you are unable to find what you are looking for, please email us for assistance and we will try to respond. However, we regret that we are not able to answer email questions when the requested information requested is readily available on this site. We have spent a great deal of time and effort to develop a comprehensive informational website on Victor and Victrolas, so please feel free to spend as much time as you wish reading the material. The vast majority of topics related to these phonographs are covered within.
Q. Should I restore my Victrola or leave it original?
A. This question is asked very frequently, and we really can't provide a good answer, as it is a very personal decision. In almost all instances, if your phonograph is in good original condition, our advice is to leave it that way! Antiques always retain better value if they have the original finish. However, if it is frazzled, falling apart, has been stored in a damp basement for years, or if Fuzzy the Cat has been using it as a scratching post, then the only way you are going to get it looking good again is to restore it. Some people prefer to leave their phonographs untouched, no matter how bad they look, and others want them all looking "like new". Only you can determine what is best for your own situation. A mechanical rebuild of the motor and other components is not considered a "restoration", and will not harm the value in any way (providing it is done correctly).
Q. Why don't you respond to my email inquiries?
A. With over 130 emails arriving daily, we are only able to respond to only about 10-12 each day. Time simply doesn't permit answering each question, particularly true when most of the questions being asked are already addressed on this website. Please take the time to do some "digging" before sending us emails. Additionally, as much as we would like to assist, we can't possibly write-out individual repair or restoration instructions for everyone, or become "penpals" with our readers. The volume of incoming questions far exceeds our ability to respond.
Q. Where should I go to sell or buy a Victor or Victrola? Will you buy it?
A. If you are trying to buy or sell a Victor or Victrola, there are several alternatives that can work well. Ebay and other internet auction services have a lot of visibility with collectors, and can draw reasonable prices for the seller. It is best to add pictures and detailed descriptions of the machine in question, including model and serial number. If you are buying from Ebay, use extreme care that the Victrola is as described, and we strongly suggest the use of PAYPAL to protect your purchase. Even experienced collectors (including us) have been burned more than once by machines that have been blatantly misrepresented.
Alternatively, local or national auctions are a great place to buy and sell. There are auction services that specialize in antique phonographs (for example, Stanton's Auctioneers in Vermontville, Michigan) which hold regular auctions that draw good attendance. The Antique Music Machine show at Union Illinois (near Elgin) always has a lot of machines for sale, and is basically a giant phonograph swap meet. This show is usually held on the second weekend in June each year. A list of shows and auctions are presented here.
Rarely does one find the corner antique store to be a good source to buy or sell a phonograph, as prices tend to be prohibitively high and commissions are equally burdensome. Regardless of where you buy it, be very careful that you know what you are getting. Unfortunately, the antique business is loaded with individuals who are somewhat less than knowledgeable about phonographs, and what is sold as a rare original may be nothing more than a common attic phonograph.
We offer a full line of Victors and Victrolas for sale, all guaranteed to be correct and authentic, with fully rebuilt mechanics. Click here to enter our online catalog.
We get about 10 email solicitations per day from this website to buy Victrolas. Unfortunately, unless it is one of exceptional rarity, we are not interested in buying at this time.
Q. Can I buy needles or parts from you?
A. We do not sell parts or needles. The parts we have in stock are for our restoration work only. See our RESOURCES page for information on parts, needles and supplies.
Q. How can I tell if my Victor or Victrola is "legit" and not a fake?
A. Forgeries of external horn phonographs (Victors) are rampant on Ebay and at flea markets. These can usually be spotted a mile away by any serious collector; the horns are often plated in a phony brass or gold and the angle of the horn is high and very incorrect. Most are made in India from a mish-mash of old and new parts. Before a novice purchases an external horn phonograph online, an expert should be consulted to provide an assessment of the machine in question, as there are many fakes on the market today.
There are not a lot of fake Victrolas currently on the market, primarily because they are not as valuable as the earlier external-horn Victor machines. Recently, we have seen a few misrepresented Victrola machines on Ebay and elsewhere. The most frequent "forgery" is to take a cabinet from a common model, and simply attach a dataplate from a rare model, to make it appear more valuable. We have also seen phony Victor dataplates attached to phonographs that are bastardized combinations of components from who-knows-where. These fakes are easily identified when a good Victor reference book (e.g. Look for the Dog) is used to verify the machine type.
Nipper on Steroids: A Chinese "Rip-Off" Dataplate from a Fake Victrola
A more problematic and common forgery is not really a forgery at all, but more of a misrepresentation. Machines that have been restored incorrectly, or which have been re-veneered with inferior materials are becoming more and more common on the market. There is nothing wrong with buying or selling a restored machine...ANY restored machine...as long as the buyer knows that it was restored. However, since original Victrolas usually command a higher price than restored Victrolas, devious sellers will often misrepresent a restoration, with hopes of "fooling" the buyer and getting a much higher price. Obvious indicators of a restoration include:
Poor color matching between cabinet parts, under the lid, or weak, washed out "red" shades on Red Mahogany Victrolas. This is a good indicator that the machine was refinished with the incorrect stain, or wrong staining process was used.
Runs or drips. Victor's quality control was fantastic. I've seen a few originals with small runs that got by the Q/A inspector, but they are few and far between. If a machine has a lot of runs, or uneven finish coat, it's likely a refinish job.
Dust specs or blobs dirt in the finish, especially in corners or crevices. It's somebody's basement refinish job, most likely a pretty bad one.
Q. My Victrola has "1906" on the decal and/or label. Is it really this old?
A. Not likely. Victor patented the internal-horn phonograph in 1906, and this patent date (along with others) is found on virtually all Victrolas. Only the earliest (and relatively uncommon) Victrolas date prior to 1910. Using the "PRODUCTS" link will assist you in determining the date of your machine. Most Victrolas date from the 1915-1928 timeframe, since this was when the highest volumes were produced. Victors (external horn models) were made from 1901 through the early '20's.
Q. I have an Edison (or Columbia or Pathe or Sonora) Victrola. Do you have information on this machine?
A. Victrola was the copyrighted term for internal horn phonographs made by The Victor Talking Machine Company, and thus, there is no such thing as an "Edison Victrola", just like there is no such thing as a "Chevrolet Ford". Literally hundreds of companies made phonographs, some were quite famous, while others were obscure. Victrola was only one brand amongst many.
We have no information on other makes of phonographs; however the reader may find assistance via some of the links provided on the RESOURCES page of our website.
Q. How can I safely move a Victrola?
A. Any Victrola can be safely transported in the back of a station wagon, van or SUV. Simply remove the soundbox from the tonearm by twisting it counterclockwise 1/8 turn and pulling it off. Sometimes they stick a bit and might require some encouragement. Then release the brake so that the turntable spins freely. Remove the turntable platter by pulling it straight up and off the spindle. Then remove the crank by turning it backwards until it unscrews from the motor. Secure the toneam with rubber bands to keep it from moving around and damaging the interior of the lid. Remove any other loose parts (needle cups, etc.) and any records or other items in the storage area. Then secure the lid and doors with shrink wrap (or by locking them if you have the key). The Victrola can be safely moved on its back or positioned upright (in a van or truck). Use care to wrap it well in furniture blankets to prevent damage to the finish.
Q. Where can I get parts?
A. Please refer to the RESOURCES page on this website for parts.
Q. What about needles? Which should I use?
A. Victrolas were designed to use steel needles, which are still readily available through the sources listed on the Repair and Refinishing page on this website. They are usually available in loud and soft tone versions. Steel needles should be used only once to avoid excessive wear on the record. Victor manufactured a multi-play Tungstone needle in the late 'teens and early 20's. These needles lasted for many playings without replacement. In addition, soft fiber needles were also available from Victor in the heyday of the Victrola, giving a very subdued sound. To my knowledge, only steel needles are being manufactured at present. I know of no current manufacturers of either fiber of Tungstone needles.
Q. Where can I purchase needles?
A. Please refer to the RESOURCES page on this website for parts.
Q. What is the "survival database" used for? Why should I enter my machine into your database?
A. The "survival database" has been an ongoing project since the 1980's, and has logged well over 170,000 Victor and Victrola phonographs which are still existent. It is used for our research work: to determine when model changeovers took place, the rarity of certain models and finishes, and to better understand how many are still around. We do not require that the submitter include any personal information or email address information, and we do not store or log any IP addresses or other data. Users may include their email address if they want us to get back to them to answer questions (providing that the questions are not already covered on this website), or if their submitted machine is particularly rare. Once entered into the database, the email addresses are deleted. All entries are filtered for SPAM or phony data before being automatically entered. Eventually, this information will be made available for online analysis; however, at the present time, we have not developed an external access interface for database queries.
Q. What kinds of records can I play on my Victrola?
A. Victrolas will play any laterally-cut 78 RPM record. This would include most flat records, with the exception of the early Edison and Pathe discs, which used a vertical cutting method. Don't play thick Edison discs, as these are vertically cut, and the Victrola's needle will ruin them. Victor, Columbia, Regal, Paramount, Banner, Aeolian, and a host of other brands will all play correctly. The reader is warned that playing 78's made after 1935 on a Victrola will cause the record to wear very quickly, as these records were designed for the lighter tonearms that were used on later electric phonographs. Thus, it is not wise to play "big band" or Frank Sinatra 78's on any pre-1929 acoustic phonograph. And you CAN'T play vinyl LP's or 45 RPM discs!!
Early Edison and Columbia machines used cylinders as a recording medium, which are obviously completely incompatible with the flat record format. The interested reader should search for Edison websites for further information on cylinder recordings.
Steel needles were designed to be used ONLY ONCE, and should be removed and discarded after every play. Using a worn needle will cause rapid record wear.
Q. My Victrola isn't covered in any of your listings
A. First, make sure that you have a true Victor product, and not a phonograph from some other manufacturer. Also make sure that it isn't a post-1929 RCA Victor product, which will not be covered on this website. If you see the words "RCA" someplace on the machine, it isn't a Victor. If you are certain that you have a true Victor which isn't listed on here, email us and we will get back to you for some further discussion. Perhaps you have discovered a new model!
Q. I have an "Electrola" (VE) Victrola. Is it more valuable than a standard Victrola?
A. In most instances, Victrolas with electric motors are not more valuable than the wind-up versions. While it is true that Electrolas were made in much smaller numbers than the wind-up machines, they sell for about the same price as similar wind-up machines at auction and shows. Some collectors prize the early electrics, while others shun them and prefer to do the winding themselves. Regardless, there is rarely a significant value advantage for the electrics.
Q. I have a lot of old 78 RPM records, what are they worth?
A. We are not active in the record collecting hobby, and thus do not keep up with pricing. There were literally hundreds of millions of 78 RPM records produced, and it is quite unusual to find ANY 78 record that sells for more than a couple of dollars. In fact, in most cases, they are bought and sold at auction by the boxload, at very low prices. We typically buy them for about $10 per crateload at swapmeets. Records which MAY have some serious value would include very early (pre-1905) records, picture discs, or an occasional rare release. There are a number of good websites which cover the value and rarity of 78 RPM records.
Q. My Victrola won't crank (or the turntable won't turn). What would you suggest to assist?
A. There can be many reasons why your machine won't work, but the usual causes are:
1. Broken spring(s)
2. Solidified lubricants in spring barrel or gears
3. Damaged governor
4. Missing, worn or damaged gears
Instructions for repair are beyond the scope of this website, but the reader is strongly encouraged to purchase a copy of Eric Reiss' book "The Talking Machine Companion" (see the Recommended Reading page) for simple diagnosis and instructions. Alternatively, a number of excellent repair services are available, listed on the "RESOURCES" page. With 100+ requests coming in via email every day, we regret that we are unable to write-out detailed repair instructions for you.
Q. The turntable spins, but the sound is terrible. What could be the problem?
A. There can be several causes for bad sound:
1. Worn record or needle (don't forget: steel needles are good for playing only ONE record!!)
2. Damaged diaphragm or mis-adjusted stylus linkage
3. Dried-out soundbox gasket (around the mica diaphragm)
Instructions for repair are beyond the scope of this website, but the reader is strongly encouraged to purchase a copy of Eric Reiss' book "The Talking Machine Companion" (see the "RESOURCES" page for simple diagnosis and instructions).
Don't forget that your Victrola isn't ever going to sound like your CD player or cassette player. These machines have a pretty unique sound quality that takes a little getting used to!


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At the conclusion of its 74th Annual Meeting in Denver, CO, held on January 5-7, 2017, the Polish American Historical Association announced the winners of its 2016 Awards and Prizes. Prof. Grazyna Kozaczka of Cazenovia College, NY, PAHA President in 2014-1016 presented the following awardees.
Mieczysław B. Biskupski
PAHA President Grazyna Kozaczka presents the awards.
Dr. Alvin M. Fountain II & Brenda Bruce
Dr. Maja Trochimczyk, Dr. Alvin M. Fountain II, Brenda Bruce and Prof. Grazyna Kozaczka
Dr. Stephen Leahy
Prof. Paweł Ziętara
The Swastek Prize is awarded annually for the best article published in a given volume of PAHA's peer-reviewed journal, the Polish American Studies. This award, established in 1981, is named in honor of Rev. Joseph V. Swastek (1913-1977), the editor of Polish American Studies for many years, and a past president of PAHA. The Editorial Board of the Polish American Studies recommended that the Swastek Prize be presented to Prof. Paweł Ziętara of Warsaw, Poland for "Troubles with 'Mela': A Polish American Reporter, the Secret Services of People's Poland, and the FBI" (PAS 72, No 1, Spring 2015). Prof. Ziętara's article assembles massive, painstaking research and presents a portrait of communist activity in the USA in the postwar period that is not well known. It brings to light a subject both significant and fascinating, and is based almost entirely on original archival sources.
Dr. Maja Trochimczyk
The Creative Arts Prize was bestowed on Dr. Maja Trochimczyk, for her achievements as a poet, especially her two books dedicated to Polish victims of WWII, Slicing the Bread (Finishing Line Press, 2014), and The Rainy Bread, (Moonrise Press, 2016). Her books of poetry include Rose Always, 2008; Miriam's Iris, 2008; Into Light, 2016; and two anthologies,Chopin with Cherries, 2010, and Meditations on Divine Names, 2012. Dr. Trochimczyk served as Poet Laureate of Sunland-Tujunga, Los Angeles in 2010-2012, and received many honors for her work, including a Polish government's medal for the promotion of culture, fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies, and PAHA's Distinguished Service Award and the Swastek Prize.
The Skalny Civic Achievement Awards honor individuals or groups who advance PAHA's goals of promoting research and awareness of the Polish-American experience and/or have made significant contributions to Polish or Polish-American community and culture. Established in 1989, the Awards are named after the Skalny family (Aniela, Anna, Ben, John and Joseph) that donated the funds to support this project. The 2016 Skalny Awards recognized the following individuals:
Marta Alicja Swica
President Grazyna Kozaczka with Marta Alicja Swica
Marta Alicja Swica of Minneapolis, MN, a former Business Manager, Scholarship Program Chair, and member of the Executive Board of the Polanie Club Minneapolis and St. Paul, an important cultural association of Polish women, active since the 1927 and distinguished through their vast publishing activities. After the dissolution of the Club, Ms. Swica led the effort to secure its historical records and successfully negotiated their placement at the Immigration History Research Center, University of Minnesota, and the Polish Museum of America in Chicago.
Honorary Consul Tomasz Skotnicki
President Kozaczka with Tomasz Skotnicki
Tomasz Skotnicki Honorary Consul of the Republic of Poland in Denver, CO, since 2005, is strongly linked to local Polonia communities, first in Santa Barbara where he organized Polish community events to celebrate national holidays. In Colorado, he co-organizes visits of representatives of Polish government including President Lech Walesa, organizes consular events, cooperates with the Polish Club and the Kosciuszko Foundation. Mr. Skotnicki actively promotes Polish culture and history and helps Poles who are in need.
Katarzyna Zak
Katarzyna Zak shares her award with Vice President of the Polish Club, Iwona Salamon
Elizabeth Kanski and Vladek Juszkiewicz
President of the Polish American Film Society, Elizabeth Kanski and Artistic Director of the Polish Film Festival in Los Angeles, Vladek Juszkiewicz, recognized by the 2016 Skalny Award for their work as organizers of the Film Festival, held in Los Angeles for the past 16 years and promoting Polish cinema and international film collaborations (www.polishfilmla.org) through hundreds of screenings, lectures, and panel presentations in Los Angeles and Orange County, in collaboration with CSUN, USC, UCLA and other partners.
Awardees with President Grazyna Kozaczka
Joanna Kulpinska, Jagiellonian University
The Graduate Student Research Paper Award was presented to Joanna Kulpińska from the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland for her paper "Multigenerational Migration Chains of Families from Babica: An Attempt at Typology." Established in 2008, the Graduate Student Research Paper Award recognizes outstanding research into Polish-American history and culture by a young scholar in the humanities or social sciences and consists of a travel grant and presentation at the Annual Meeting.
Aleksandra Kurowska-Susdorf, University of Gdansk
Aleksandra Kurowska-Susdorf with President Kozaczka
The Awards Reception was held on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Polish Club of Denver. Jazz vocalist and violist KaroliNa Naziemiec and pianist Robert Lewandowski performed a concert of Polish Christmas Carols.
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Thought for Today
Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia.
~E.L. Doctorow
Today I would like to feature a beautiful friend and fellow URWA President (I'm up next year) Jodee Steffensen and her new novelette, Wordtrapped (Metamyths).
Everyone loves Echo, but she talks too much.
Everyone loves Narcissus, especially Narcissus.
When Hera discovers the nymph's deceit, she curses Echo to repeat only the words she hears. The curse devastates Echo when she falls in love with Narcissus. He never says the words Echo needs to express her feelings, until he sees his reflection in the sacred pond.
Can Echo save Narcissus from himself
I really enjoyed reading Wordtrapped. It was an original and fun take on the Greek gods. I asked Jodee if she would answer a few questions and help us get to know her better.
Tell a little about yourself. When did you start writing?
I started writing in the 7th grade when I wrote a script for my favorite TV show, "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea." I wrote it longhand on one of my school spiral notebooks and sent it in (didn't think to save a copy). I was sure they'd love it and ask me to come onto the set to help them shoot! But they never answered and the show was canceled the next season. I don't think I had anything to do with the cancellation, but it still haunts me:-) After that, I couldn't seem to stop writing and I won a couple of contests, which was encouraging. After college, I started working in theater and I began to write scripts. Some friends and I even started a small production company and filmed a couple of shorts, which were shown on the local community television channel. But it was an expensive hobby. When I joined URWA, I found direction and it's helped tremendously. I've learned from everyone. I try to write every day now.
How did you come up with Wordtrapped?
I'm a teacher and needed to write some short scripts my students could practice reading with. Unfortunately, when I approached publishers with the idea, they weren't thrilled. But I got a chance to try using them in the classroom and got some very candid advice from my students. I chose myths because it's important for students to know the stories, which are referenced so much in literature. When self-publishing became an option, I read that some authors started out with short stories. With the new Common Core, it just seemed practical to produce three versions of the each myth: a short story, a poem, and one of the scripts I had already written. That would give a teacher enough material to develop a unit for mythology. "Wordtrapped" is based on Echo and Narcissus and was the most popular script among my students. Now I'm hoping young adults will love the stories as well.
Are you working on any current projects?
Absolutely! I want to complete a series of five myths and then put out a compilation. I'm having a great time finding a relevant theme in each myth that secondary students would find interesting. I'm nearly done with a story based on Icarus and Daedalus.After I get the myths done, I'm pulling out my novels. I hope I can get those ready for publishing by the end of next year (2013).
Where can readers purchase your novelette?
Anywhere they want to in e-book form. You can find "Wordtrapped" on Amazon, Barnes & Nobel, and other e-readers. It's a huge thrill to see my books come up when people search for "Jodee Steffensen!" I hope to take the next step (offering them in print) soon.


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BANNER ELK, N.C. --- Icey Patterson (Seneca, S.C.) poured in a career-best 20 points and recorded game-highs of seven steals and five assists on Tuesday night, leading the Lees-McRae College women's basketball team to a 77-45 win over Converse College in Conference Carolinas play in Williams Gymnasium.
Lees-McRae (6-9, 2-7 CC) posted a field goal percentage of 38.4 percent on the night, including a 43.9 percent clip in the second half, while limiting Converse (2-15, 2-6 CC) to a 33.3 percent mark from the floor. The Bobcats won the battle on the glass by a 53-39 margin, including a 24-9 advantage on the offensive boards, while converting 30 Converse turnovers into 38 points.
Paige Whitaker (Harrisburg, N.C.) led all scorers with 21 points on 7-of-16 shooting, knocking down six three-pointers and grabbing seven rebounds to pace the Bobcats. Patterson added 20 markers on 10-of-17 shooting, while Kerri Belcher (Roanoke, Va.) nearly posted a double-double with 10 points and a team-high nine rebounds. Candace Flowers (Charlotte, N.C.) chipped in nine points, while DeAnna Waters (Upper Marlboro, Md.) and Sophie Witte (Hamburg, Germany) posted nine boards and a game-high three blocks, respectively.
Colleen Leung paced the Valkyries with 17 points on 7-of-15 shooting, nearly posting a double-double with nine rebounds while adding four steals and three assists. Samira Gillcrese chipped in a game-high 10 rebounds and eight points.
Lees-McRae answered an early Converse bucket with a 19-5 run, claiming a 19-7 lead at the 13:40 mark on three consecutive fast break layups, two from Patterson and one by Flowers. After Converse trimmed the margin to 19-15 with an 8-0 run, the Bobcats answered with a 13-6 spurt of their own to close out the half, taking a 32-21 lead into the intermission.
The Bobcats carried the momentum into the second half, opening the period with a 19-9 run to take a 51-30 advantage with 12:29 to play on back-to-back triples by Whitaker. Lees-McRae closed out the win from there, finishing the contest with a 26-15 surge to equal the final margin of 77-45.
Lees-McRae returns to the court on Saturday when the Bobcats travel to Wilson, N.C. to take on Barton College in a conference matchup at 5:30 p.m.


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For anyone who wants to learn to become a better copywriter, to engage people in their content, and to market better online.
For anyone who wants to learn to become a better copywriter, to engage people in their content, and to market better online.
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If you're writing a headline, you need to adapt yourself to the context of the platform. Plain and simple. The most important context you need to consider is if it's a social media headline, meaning a simple status or update that links to the page, or if it's the title of the page or article itself. I see this being
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Let's not pussyfoot around it. Blogging is a lot of work. Hard work. Generate new blog post ideas. Write weekly content. Promote posts via social media and email. At times, we all wonder whether our blogging efforts are paying off. Do we need to keep plugging away? Write more? Promote more?
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. That's what Leonardo da Vinci said anyway. And four centuries later, Steve Jobs agreed. Actually, Jobs more than agreed. He flat-out stole it. So here's the question: What does plagiarized advice from the 16th century have to do with marketing copy in the 21st? The simple answer (pun intended) is everything. Because simple sells. Brevity
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What does a rough draft of a blog post have in common with all the other blog posts by all the other content creators in your niche? Too much. I'm sure you're aware that there are countless other writers musing about the same ideas you are, and in similar ways. The goal of a typical first draft is to transform
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I only write when I am inspired. Fortunately, I am inspired at 9 o'clock every morning. ~ William Faulkner Authors often claim that writing a book is like having a baby - both in effort and length of time. Since I've done both myself, I would personally insist that birthing a child is, in fact, more difficult. There is value
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In this cold, hard, commercial world, everyone is looking for answers online. We are all "searchers" looking for the best way to solve a problem or satisfy a desire. And we are ruthless ... We make split-second decisions about clicking a headline. How does your website look at a glance? If you try to consummate the fragile exchange of attention
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You sit down at your desk. You start your computer. You check Google Analytics and your email provider dashboard. A deep sigh escapes from your soul. Why is your number of email subscribers still so low? Why aren't readers flocking to your blog? And when will those business inquiries finally arrive? We all know that blogging is hard work, but
Added by Sean Smith: "Simple writing strategies to acquire email signups specifically"
Email subscribers are your protection from Google. Even Brian Clark agrees with me on that one. Your email list is a group of readers who have chosen to get information from you. They want to hear from you, and you want a large email list that is full of potential clients or customers. But how do you gain more email
Added by Sean Smith: "Writing Content for "Boring Niches""
I hear it constantly: "My niche isn't sexy enough for content marketing." It's a lie. It's a crutch. It's a flat-out excuse. The problem isn't with the niche, it's with your perception. The problem is you aren't thinking about what makes your steak sizzle. The "boring" niche actually has a secret weapon. Here's what it is and how to use
Added by Sean Smith: "13 killer ideas from copywriting greats"
Advertising is an ancient art. In the Babylonian sea ports, merchants hired barkers to announce the arrival of wine, spices, and fabrics. Citizens in Greece hung "Lost" posters in hopes of being reunited with children, jewelry, or slaves. And elaborately painted signs (billboards) sprung up throughout Pompeii to announce plays, carnivals, and races. Surprised? You shouldn't be. The history of
Added by Sean Smith: "Writing better bullet points"
Well-crafted bullet points make your copy more readable. And they allow you to do something else that is very important, as well. What is that something else? You'll have to listen to the latest episode of The Lede to find out. Wouldn't you like your copy to have that effect? Of course. Who wouldn't? In this episode, Demian and I
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Demian Farnworth imparts his vast wisdom to teach you what makes a good sentence a damn good sentence. Well look at that. Time sure does fly when you're having pure podcasting fun ... and churning out a new bite-sized episode each week. Today, we take it one step further. In this episode, we discuss: The importance of showing versus telling
Added by Sean Smith: "Creative proofreading tips to fix your copy"
I don't get it. When you find an article that is helpful or empathetic to your situation, you want to comment on it and share it with your friends. You probably do the same when you find an article that is offensive. What do both of those scenarios have in common? You understand the message the writer intended to convey
Added by Sean Smith: "3 irresistible headline writing styles"
If this headline were a woman, I'd marry it. That's an odd thing to think, no? Back in the day, my friends and I used that phrase to denote something inanimate that we were particularly fond of. "This pizza is so good, if it were a woman I'd marry it!" That was a long time ago. I can't remember the
Added by Sean Smith: "How to use persuasive words"
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The practice of persuasive copywriting is a necessity, if you want to sell products, services, or ideas online. While great writing is truly an art, those looking to improve their craft as a copywriter can find a lot of help from behavioral psychology and neuroscience studies. The only problem is, good writers are often busy people, and they don't have
Added by Sean Smith: "How to write better copy"
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Added by Sean Smith: "How to write the perfect closing paragraph."
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Added by Sean Smith: "A lesson in reverse engineering captivating headlines. A deep dive into what headlines are really supposed to do, and how you can benefit from writing them correctly."
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Discrimination task of driving is one of the most persistent problems in virtual reality. Indeed, animation avatar or moving driven by human motion objects are elements in this constantly changing field.
The objective of this study is to establish a topological signature to an independent given the topic selected motor task. To this end, we propose to use a topological method introduced by Edelsbrunner et al in 2002 called persistent homology. With this method we are able to characterize topologically a motor task.
interface for interacting with a virtual cockpit of a vehicle with tactile feedback and driving situation was developed.
The design of this interface incorporates the criteria for virtual reality allows a user to not induce cognitive overload resulting complexity of use and the invasive nature of the device, to be precise in the interaction with the elements cockpit, while providing a quality of tactile feedback to the user a good perception of the elements of the cockpit with respect to the real and to minimize the task execution errors and disturbances on the conductor as by reducing possible latency device.
This research mainly focused on the application of VR in the design of riveted joints in aeronautics. This design is multi-objective and depends on a lot of expert knowledge which is very hard to formalize. This research aimed at solving this problem by integrating VR as a user interface into this process.
This work was implemented in the tactile table and the CAVE system. The preliminary experiments showed this method is rather efficient and effective in the improvement of the performance compared with the stochastic optimization algorithm proposed in the doctoral thesis of Arnaud Collignan.
Shipbuilding is an ancient activity, it is always evolving. Today major step in this development is the modeling and numerical simulation. In this project, we sought to apply numerical modeling to restore old boats, after analyzing the working methods of traditional shipbuilding company based in La Ciotat.
This project aims to model two boats, one under construction and one under restoration, to understand the impact this will have on the modeling work of workers.
Navigation in a complex virtual environment gives subjects malaise called cybermalaise is due to several factors including the fact that the user is static while the world moves against him and movements rotation during navigation.
To resolve these conflicts, we have chosen to implement a metaphor based on the redirection of the subject as it moves in order to bring it in front of the front wall of the CAVE thus minimizing rotation of the virtual environment.
The emergence of new technologies and new video-based tools offer users the opportunity to interact with the computer via the movement of the body (hands, feet, face, ...). These new devices have created new expectations among users who demand the development of effective tools to exploit them. Some tools have been designed but cause problems overflow basis of the data dependencies ...
The aim of the work presented in this paper is to circumvent these problems by defining a metric that allows us to assess the similarity versus dissimilarity between poses. It is a way to introduce a notion of isomorphism poses.
Within the research project "simulator mosaic" initiated by the company director Mr. Serge Mosaic dynamic Wrobleski, the Arts et Métiers Paris Tech laboratory was charged with the mission to consider a solution to simulate the actual perception of a dynamic mosaic.
These mosaics have the particularity to react strongly to the relative positioning of the light and the user. Visibility or not will depend on the details of the position thereof.
In this report, a new solution of improving the driving experience of haptic interaction with virtual cars in CAVE virtual reality environment, particularly the interaction with a variety of additional functions on a car dashboard, is proposed.
The connection between the sensor surface and 3D image in a virtual driving simulator in real time is initially realized. Several directions of the next steps of the project and continuous improvement plans are taken into consideration and proposed.
Nowadays many jewelry manufacturing industries (e.g. GravoTech) use the subdivision surface to represent their digital mock-up during the computer aided design (CAD). Their CAD workflow to design a model usually necessitates three stages: 1) profile description via drawing curves, 2) rough boundary representation (B-Rep) through creating quadrilateral meshes and 3) detailed shape obtained by mesh subdivision surface. Since the designer has to create manually each quadrilateral therefore much time has been spent on the second stage.
In order to improve the workflow and enhance the product design efficiency, the current master thesis has proposed a computational approach to automatizing the second stage. This approach has been prototyped in the CAD system 3Design and it consists of four steps: 1) polylines creation from curves control polygons, 2) cycles identification from the polyline network, 3) meshing in each cycle, 4) mesh fairing. The prototyped operator has been experimented on industry and academy examples and the results are very satisfactory.
Part of the construction of buildings, the digital mock-type BIM is gaining. These models provide enhanced additional information from multiple models. For the restoration of heritage buildings, this kind of model is impractical and therefore not used.
We developed a methodology based on digital representation of the old building to make these models available to building professionals in the context of renovation projects. Our approach is to show the advantage of a mobile application containing the digital model and offering many features tailored to professionals in relation to methods of managing current site.
This application is developed with Unity and focused on iOS and Android.
Dynamic driving simulators still unrealistic and often produce simulator sickness. This simulator sickness is caused in part by the visual-vestibular conflict, but also by the lack of realism of simulations. The simulator does not allow to reproduce the vibration produced by the roughness of the road. The contact between the road and the car results in vibration that the driver feels through the legs, seat and hands.
Then ask these questions:
Experiments on the SAAM accompanied by measures of postural stability and questionnaires show that vibrations enhance the realism of the simulations can reproduce situations previously impossible with conventional dynamic driving simulators. The fact enhance the realistic rendering of the simulation also reduces somewhat the simulator sickness.
Nowadays, driving simulation becomes an essential tool for developing safer and more comfortable vehicles. The research aim for the development of future tools for OpenSD2S, Open Source software dedicated to driving simulation.
For this, a new tool has been developed for the generation of routes and creating traffic scenarios. Built-in OpenSD2S software tool complements the functions required and ensures a bright future for traffic this platform module.


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Theodore Roosevelt was President of the United States when the Cubs last won the World Series on October 14, 1908, defeating the Detroit Tigers 2-0. Just barely within human memory, about one hundred Americans are still alive now who were alive then. It was the second World Series win for the Cubs, their first being the year before in 1907. Why the Cubs have had this championship drought, other than bad ball playing, has been a matter of much speculation. The most popular explanation is the Curse of the Billy Goat.
In 1945 Billy Sianis, owner of the Billy Goat Tavern, was attending game four of the World Series being held in Wrigley Field, once again the Chicago Cubs facing the Detroit Tigers. This being Chicago where odd characters are as common as blustery politicians, he brought his pet goat Murphy with him to the game. Other patrons complained that the goat stank. Sianis was thrown out. As he was leaving Sianis was heard to say,"Them Cubs, they ain't gonna win no more!".
When the Cubs lost the series, Sianis sent a telegram to P.K. Wrigley, the owner of the Cubs: "Who stinks now?"
Various attempts to lift the curse have been attempted over the years, including having Sam Sianis, a nephew of Billy, lead various goats onto the field at Wrigley. Of course, no one really believes in the curse. I am sure that there is a logical reason why the Cubs have the longest period of going without a World Series title in the history of American baseball. What that might be however eludes me. I have no doubt however that in the world to come Billy Sianis, and perhaps Murphy, are vastly amused by all this.


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Where did all this crap come from anyway? How did we adorn ourselves with Mardi-Gras fashions and functionless accouterments?
I've stripped away a lot of stuff recently. I stepped back a little from the Boy Scouts. I stepped back a lot actually.
I've started writing again. When I was young I could crank out a page a night. Now? I'm lucky if it's a page a month. Twelve pages a year? Really? Granted, those pages are incredible, amazing stuff, but still, twelve pages?
Back to pell work. Mudthaw was more than just rust. I was all over the place. Back on the pell, I see that everything is way off. Breathing, foot work, precision.
It's all falling back into place. I hope that May 10 I won't look like such a noob.
Exercise. On the walking track again. A little sweat, a little heat. It's a start. It's moving.
I'm coming back to the basics and I wonder why I left them in the first place.
I guess if you never climb that hill you'll never know what's on the other side. We have to leave the basics eventually, other wise that is all we will ever have, the boring, dreary basics.
That's the thing about venturing out, you can always come home again.
You can always come back to basics.
And venture out again.


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Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Board of Trustees of South Carolina State University has approved the first corporate naming rights opportunity in the University's history in connection with the planned construction of its new engineering and computer science building this fall.
During the recent commencement ceremony, SC State's President Dr. George Cooper announced that the Board formally accepted two donations totaling $180,000 from the Fluor Corporation and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC, a Fluor-led partnership that is managing and operating the Savannah River Site in Aiken, SC.
The facility, which will have more than 21,000 square feet of academic space, will feature an auditorium, classrooms and laboratories for the two departments, including the only undergraduate nuclear engineering program in South Carolina.
"We are pleased to have the first corporate naming rights opportunity come from a company with a rich South Carolina heritage like Fluor along with Savannah River Nuclear Solutions. Their donation speaks volumes to the confidence they have in the University and the students we continue to produce. We look forward to this and future opportunities for our students," said George Cooper, President.
"We are excited about this donation," said Garry Flowers, President and Chief Executive Officer of SRNS and an officer of Fluor Corporation. "It demonstrates the university's partnership with Fluor and with SRNS. We recognize that there is a severe shortage of engineers nationally, so the university will be well positioned to address this need and to partner with others in the industry to prepare our best and brightest students for challenging career opportunities – some possibly at SRS."
Groundbreaking is expected in September.


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Tiffany Hendra is setting the record straight about Heidi Dillon's rumor about Cary Deuber and of course, defends her best friend LeeAnne Locken in her blog this week. Tiffany also says that she would never judge Cary by her past.
"I want to thank you all for hanging in there with us through the laughs, tears, yelling, f-bombs, finger pointing and heartfelt moments. Speaking of heartfelt moments, the outpouring of love for Aaron's charity concert was so amazing. THANK YOU ALL! A few people speculated that I was behind the idea of Aaron dedicating "My Number One" to Brandi's brother Michael, but that was all Aaron's idea and it's been beautiful to see the conversation that's started around our military and PTSD. I pray we all continue to raise awareness, encourage our loved ones who are suffering to seek help and to be more supportive in general. Never miss the opportunity to express your love and appreciation to the #1's in our life. We often take the most important people for granted. It very well could save a life! That introduction to Dallas, definitely gave Aaron a boost toward calling Dallas 'home'."
Hendra also comments about LeeAnne Locken's speech at the charity event.
"Another heartfelt moment was experiencing the love in the room at The Grace Project during LeeAnne's speech. I was so proud of her and the message she shared! I couldn't help but break down in tears to see her stand up there and allow God to speak through her. She has a gift and to witness her using it to help others was so emotional. LeeAnne and I bonded all those years ago over similar broken pasts of sexual abuse so the message of letting go of the shameful labels we collect along our journey really hit home to me. I say we can use our pain for a purpose and she is doing just that and I couldn't be more proud! I get accused of defending to LeeAnne to my own detriment and turning a blind eye to her behavior, but I know all too well how that behavior is triggered. I have always taken the tough love route instead of trying to "fix" LeeAnne. She has done the same with me. It's not our job to try to fix someone else. I was glad Stephanie got to experience that day and see that beautiful side of LeeAnne."
Tiffany shares that she was so happy to see Brandi and LeeAnne hug it out during their talk.
"I love resolutions and was so happy to see Brandi and LeeAnne hug it out. They have SO much in common and sometimes the familiarity causes conflict. I'm hoping they can continue building trust and celebrating their commonalities. I enjoy hanging out with Brandi and with LeeAnne so I'm looking forward to the day we can all hang out and just be silly, keep it real and put all this BS behind us! We had a great time at Travis' birthday party and whatever specialty drink they made for the night was like truth serum. I seriously can't remember us telling that pizza story! SMH. But, as we know Brandi loves the subject of bodily functions and if it took that to break the ice with her then good! Like she's said before, "embrace sh– people, we all do it" LOL!!"
So how did she feel about Cary?
"Cary was understandably cold since she got thrown to the goths- I mean wolves- at Heidi's party. I'm sure she was apprehensive about seeing the whole gang again! She does have the best RBF ever and I would have felt the same way she did after I saw episode 7. To set the record straight, I've gotten lots of crap over that incident. I didn't know ANYTHING about Heidi planning to put Cary on the spot at her party. Yes, I was taken aback when Heidi mentioned what gossip she knew about Cary when we had brunch. We didn't discuss Cary and add to the convo. Heidi made that one remark and proceeded to tell the story about how she got her first husband and worked for him. I didn't live here when Cary and Mark got married several years ago. When I moved to Dallas, yes- I heard the rumors, but it's none of my business! Even if it was true- I wouldn't judge Cary for her past because I don't want people judging me for my past either… and we all know how messy my past was. Get to know me for the woman I am today and I extend that same respect to other women. Now that LeeAnne has humbly apologized to Brandi and Stephanie, I would love to see LeeAnne and Cary put things behind them too. Cary commented that LeeAnne should apologize for throwing things- yes, even LeeAnne thinks that and that's why she apologized to the other girls. LeeAnne knows I don't condone that behavior. Hell, LeeAnne doesn't even like her behavior and she's working on it. I'm proud of her for it. We all have to do the work. We are all flawed."
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U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Meeting of November 13, 2013 - National Origin Discrimination in Today's Workplace
Rebecca Smith graduated in 1982 from the University of Washington School of Law and has worked, since that time, representing low-wage and immigrant workers on employment issues. She is the Deputy Director of the National Employment Law Project (NELP). She has extensive litigation experience on issues related to immigrant workers' employment rights and wage and hour law. She has worked with allies to develop local, state and federal policies to protect and expand low-wage workers' rights.
Ms. Smith was the principal author of an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in NLRB v. Hoffman Plastic Compounds, 122 S.Ct. 1275 (2001). She also wrote and co-wrote amicus briefs in several post-Hoffman cases, including Rivera v. Nibco, Inc., 364 F.3d 1057 (9th Cir. 2004) and the request of the Government of Mexico for an Advisory Opinion in the International Court of Human Rights on a member state's limitation of remedies for undocumented workers who suffer violations of their labor rights.
Selected publications:
Immigrant Workers and Worker's Compensation: The Need for Reform, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE 55:537-544 (2012)
"Human Rights at Home: Human Rights as an Organizing and Legal Tool in Low Wage Worker Communities," Stanford Journal of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (2007)
"Solutions, Not Scapegoats: Abating Sweatshop Conditions for All Low-Wage Workers as a Centerpiece of Immigration Reform," New York University Journal of Legislation & Public Policy (2007)
"Low Pay, High Risk: State Models for Advancing Immigrant Workers' Rights," New York University Review of Law & Social Change (2004)
"Interamerican Court of Human Rights Amicus Curiae Brief: The United States Violates International Law When Labor Law Remedies are Restricted Based on Workers' Migrant Status," Seattle Journal for Social Justice (Spring/Summer 2003)


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Two riemann surfaces $S$ and $R$ are said to be conformally equivalent if there exist a holomorphic map $f:S\rightarrow R$ which is one-one and onto, and inverse is also holomorphic.
I have to show No two of them are conformaly equivalent: $a$) $\hat{\mathbb{C}}$, $b$) $\mathbb{C}$, $c$) $D$(Open Unit Disc)
Ok let $f:a\rightarrow b$ be a bijective holomorphic map and $f^{-1}: b\rightarrow a$ is also holomorphic, well,the contracdiction is $f(\hat{\mathbb{C}})=\mathbb{C}$ as $\mathbb{C}$ is non-compact? for $b\rightarrow c$ riemann mapping theorem can be applied to show the contradiction? and $a\rightarrow c$ is same argument as $a\rightarrow b$?
please help me.


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Eng Title: FIFA 17
Developer: EA Sports
Publisher: EA Sports
Genre: SPG Game
Platform: XBOX 360
Size: 8.23GB
Format: XGD3(LT2.0 / 17349)
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Release Date: Sep.27.2016 [US]
Homepage: http://www.ea.com/soccer/
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