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For sure, it was a case of Cute Overload in black-and-white. Nobody could've set up a shot that adorable: two pure white polar bear cubs, romping in the snow with Mama Bear looking on with a watchful eye. They looked yummy, like you could scoop those babies up. The picture almost...
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Cubs Depth ChartCubs 40-Man Roster InfoMLB Rules Info
++++++++++++++ 37 players on 40-MAN ROSTER (three slots open)
* bats or throws left # bats both
PITCHERS (18) Jake Arrieta Dallas Beeler Alberto Cabrera Kyuji Fujikawa Justin Grimm Edwin Jackson Blake Parker * Brooks Raley Neil Ramirez Hector Rondon * Zac Rosscup * Chris Rusin * James Russell Jeff Samardzija Pedro Strop Carlos Villanueva Arodys Vizcaino * Travis Wood
CATCHERS (2): Welington Castillo * George Kottaras
INFIELDERS (10): # Arismendy Alcantara Darwin Barney Starlin Castro Donnie Murphy Mike Olt * Anthony Rizzo * Luis Valbuena Christian Villanueva Josh Vitters * Logan Watkins
OUTFIELDERS (7): * Brian Bogusevic * Brett Jackson Junior Lake * Nate Schierholtz Jorge Soler * Ryan Sweeney Matt Szczur
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To say the least, I'm not particularly motivated these days to write about the Cubs. The road trip disaster and the reality of the standings coupled with the anemic offense has pretty much put an end to the season. Never say never and all and Carlos Zambrano will be back this week, but I'm expecting nothing more than the same frustrating Cubs team the rest of the way. At 62-60, I figure 90 wins gets them in the picture and that means a 28-12 run over their last 40 and that still might not be enough for the wild card or the division. So as the season winds down, I'll probably be talking a lot about the new ownership and 2010 and the Chicago Bears. Live with it...
I did go to the game Saturday afternoon...happened to be the AngelFan Wife's birthday as well. I know how to treat the ladies. For her gift, I got her a washing machine...for Christmas I'm thinking a vacuum cleaner or a big screen TV.
Brief description of the day and photos after the jump...
Theo on CSN now-
Cubs he took over had tough contracts for "win now players" on a team that was not build to win now.
Gordon Wittenmeyer one of the panelist can't quite grasp who would pay Cubs more money for games. Must only think WGN exists. Theo said "you would want to buy stock in Cubs Tv". Said "intrigue" with Cubs going for championship.
Shark -"chances are good" he's in rotation in 2014. But said could do extension or a guy they move for young players.
looks like $20M max posting, player can negotiate for 30 days with any team that posts the top bid.
Welcome to the Yankees Tanaka....
yet more wrinkles, another story is that player could negotiate with any teams that posted the max bid simulatenously.
also, his current team has to agree to post him and they voted against the $20M cap, but were overuled by other Japanese owners. They could just choose not to post him now.
ah, there's a wrinkle or conflicting stories, player would get choice of teams to negotiate with if there's a tie on the bids.
Everyone's back in play again...figure player would pick team with deepest pockets. Welcome to the Yankees Tanaka.
Just saw Matt Cerda on a MLB Network commercial plugging some swing development product.
rumor be that $20M will be the maximum posting bid for Japanese players with the tiebreaker being reverse standings.
$20 says White Sox sneak in and steal Tanaka, although I certainly wouldn't be surprised if Astros stepped in.
Rosenthal saying DBacks/A's talked of a Skaggs/Pollock and a little more for Cespedes, probably the pieces D'Backs would dangle for Samardzija, although the little more would probably be a little less in that case.
Agree on the Tanaka point. This front office isn't dumb. But they better have a plan B if things don't go their way.
Fernando Tatis off all people is claiming that Mets have a deal with Curtis Granderson.
you can build a team without shedding prospects.
in fact, there comes a point (especially when you've shed a lot of payroll) where you invest before you become better than the bottom 10. 8 wins is all that separates this year's #4 cubs pick from the #11 pick (which means you lose that draft pick if you sign a protected player).
it's completely disingenuous and my point being that the Ricketts are just using it as leverage to get what they want out of a TV deal and Wrigley renovations.
Good chance anyone except maybe Cuban or the Steinbrenners would be doing the exact same thing.
Towers isn't giving up Archie Bradley for David Price, so don't expect him for Samardzija
other than Skaggs, not sure what DBacks are gonna offer teams for this #1 or #2 starter, although Skaggs would be a decent get
maybe Skaggs, Delgado and another minor leaguer for Ninja?
I could be wrong but I was under the impression that the debt issue is a bit misleading since the Ricketts family essentially created a vehicle to loan themselves the money to make the purchase. So to say they can't increase the payroll because the left hand needs to re-pay the right hand is a bit disingenuous.
Well of course the younger player is more valuable VP...just pointing out that he didn't really "suck" I'm a fan of Villaneuva as well.
It's better to have a guy who's 23 hit 23 HRs and knock in 80 than a 38-year-old with 30 and 103, since after that season McGriff had 113 games left in the tank, with very little production.
People always assume it's about money, but I really think it's about sustained excellence. From the Cubs' point of view, Ellsbury was attractive for his left-handedness; but signing him would have been Cub-career ending for Soler, Lake, Vitters, probably Vogelbach and others you could name, since Bryant and Almora are going to occupy two thirds of the outfield fairly soon.
Cutler will be franchised, and the Bears will use one of the first two picks on Qb.
Trestman wants his own mind and arm to meld.

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SNOOKER: Just two matches took place in the opening round of the Captains Cup Team Handicap competition, as the other teams received byes, and these produced victories for the home teams.
Holders Bolehill Institute No 1 entertained Gladiators Social Club of Matlock and were off to a flying start as Simon Zoppi defied flu-like symptoms to produce one of his best performances of the season with a 33-point success.
Further wins for Colin Marchington and Andrew Brough ensued and despite Guy Shirley winning both his singles and doubles matches (partnered by an inspired Mark Gwynne-Jones in the latter contest) the visitors fell short 311-265 after briefly threatening to turn the match on its head.
It was also home sweet home for Matlock's Edgefold Club who overcame visitors Belper Strutt Club No 2 by 294-221.
Richard Ferguson earned a narrow first frame win for the hosts before Rob Muxlow and Neil Parkinson put the game practically beyond reach with wide margin wins.
Steve Buckley did his best to claw his side back into reach with a 51-point win in frame 4 but Rob and Neil quickly re-asserted authority in the concluding doubles frame.
There was also one re-arranged League fixture which saw Matlock Golf Club defeat Matlock Club 3-2.
Ian Rose's return to the fold for the visitors was spoiled by a fine performance from Jack Lynch before Nick Kay made it 2-0 shortly afterwards.
Graeme Wood pulled one back but Chris Parker sealed the deal in frame four before Ian showed his class in the concluding doubles frame with an excellent 31 break which helped reduce the result to the minimum margin.
League: Matlock Golf Club 3, Matlock Club 2. Breaks: I Rose 31; P Ogden 20.
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ABC News is continuing to reshuffle its Nightline team as one of its anchors departs for CNN.
Dan Harris, an anchor/reporter and weekend Good Morning America host, was named co-anchor of the late evening news show, ABC News president Ben Sherwood said in a statement on Friday.
"Dan is one of our most versatile anchors -- covering many of the biggest news stories for all of our broadcasts since he joined the network in 2000," Sherwood said in a statement.
Current Nightline anchor Bill Weir, who joined the news show in 2010 and has worked at ABC News since 2007, will be departing the network for CNN where he will be chief innovation correspondent. His start date is set for November.
"I'm ecstatic to join a team with such vast resources and such strong commitment to covering our world," said Weir in a a statement. "Nightline was a blast and while I'll always be indebted to my ABC friends this is a chance to mix journalism and creative storytelling in a whole new way. I can't wait."
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Bus driver Kirk Rockwell can keep wearing his Santa suit behind the wheel.
The City of Vancouver is responding to Russia's discrimination against gays and lesbians by proposing to send an openly gay councillor as its official representative for the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
The controversial demolition of the historic Ming Sun Benevolent Society building in Japantown has been put on hold, at least temporarily. But another problem has cropped up at the 123-year-old structure. Tuesday afternoon, somebody turned the water on and the pipes burst, flooding the two-storey building. The water had been shut off at 441 Powell since the summer, when the city ordered it evacuated after a building next door at 451 Powell mysteriously collapsed.
When he got the word on Tuesday night, Vision Vancouver Councillor Kerry Jang rushed down to the 400-block of Powell Street, stood out on the street in the freezing cold and surveyed the damage. The cops were there. The fire trucks were there. The Ming Sun building had flooded.
When PGA Tour Canada opens its 2014 schedule, Ryan Williams and James Allenby won't have far to travel to get to the first tee.
Vancouver city council is proposing increases in property taxes and utility fees for 2014 below the rate of inflation. The proposed increases, 1.9 per cent for property taxes and one per cent for utilities such as water, sewer and garbage collection, come just before Mayor Gregor Robertson's Vision Vancouver administration seeks re-election.
The anti-gambling group Vancouver Not Vegas wants council to delay a planned Monday decision on whether to allow Edgewater Casino to relocate in light of a damning report by Provincial Health Officer Perry Kendall.
We can no longer delay addressing gambling addiction as an urgent public health concern. On Tuesday, more than 30 public health and addictions experts joined with community leaders in calling for a comprehensive review and implementation of an addiction harm reduction strategy before granting development approval to the proposed new Edgewater Casino.
Starting next March Vancouver's building code will ban doorknobs in new construction. One contractor says the move to levers, which help make buildings more accessible, will likely spread nationwide.
Starting next March Vancouver's building code will ban doorknobs in new construction. One contractor says the move to levers, which help make buildings more accessible, will likely spread nationwide.
Chip Wilson has announced he will resign as the chairman of Lululemon's board of directors after months of controversy over the quality of his company's yoga pants and outrage over his comments about women's bodies.
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Laurel Maja has been living hundreds of kilometres from her friends and classmates for the past three months. In September, the 13-year-old Kelowna teen told her mother, Delphine, that she wasn't feeling well. Two doctors and a series of rushed blood tests later, the pediatrician realized she could not treat Laurel herself.
The media and a small group of guests were given a sneak preview of the majestic show Cavalia Odysseo in Vancouver.
The media and a small group of guests were given a sneak preview of the majestic show Cavalia's Odysseo in Vancouver.
In May 1994, a 28-year-old major in the police force — an Afrikaner — was summoned to meet South Africa's new president, Nelson Mandela. First, Mandela reassured Etienne van Eck that his job, post-apartheid, was safe. Then, Mandela asked the fair-haired, blue-eyed police officer to be co-commander of the elite protection unit charged with ensuring his safety.
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Signaling Credit-Worthiness: Land Titles, Banking Practices and Formal Credit in Indonesia
Many land titling programs have produced lackluster results in terms of achieving access to credit for the poor. This may re ect insufficient emphasis on local banking practices. Bankers commonly use methods other than collateral to ensure repayment, such as targeting borrower characteristics that, on average, improve repayment rates. Formal land titles can signal to the bank these important characteristics. Using a household survey from Indonesia, we provide evidence that formal land titles do have a positive and significant effect on access to credit and at least part of this effect is best interpreted as an improvement in information ows. This result stands in contrast to the prevailing notion that land titles only function as collateral. Analysts who neglect local banking practices may misinterpret the observed effect of systematic land titling programs on credit access because these programs tend to dampen the signaling value of formal land titles.Download Info
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IT wasn't always pretty, but that's the sort of fighting spirit we want to see from Cheltenham Town.
In a gutsy performance we twice came from behind to grab a point and almost snatched all three with a last-second Terry Gornell goal being disallowed.
The talk before the match centred around the decision to drop captain Russell Penn to the bench but after his dire performance against Bury last week this wasn't a big surprise.
The large travelling Portsmouth contingent didn't need any encouragement to raise their voices and after only five minutes we conceded another limp goal.
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We soon found ourselves under waves of Portsmouth attacks and with both Cheltenham full-backs struggling it looked like an uphill battle.
The injury curse continued as Ryan Inniss hobbled off and Russell Penn's first involvement as substitute was to lunge into a tackle and come away with the ball. The pent-up frustration of being dropped was witnessed in that tackle and it visibly roused the players and fans. A great pass from Terry Gornell allowed Jermaine McGlashan to round the goalkeeper and slot home.
After getting back on level terms we shot ourselves in the foot. We conceded cheap possession and a quick Portsmouth counter left Johannes Ertl unmarked at the back post.
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Mikko Hirvonen has admitted to Ford team director Malcolm Wilson that he made a "stupid mistake" when he crashed out of the second day of the Jordan Rally.
The Finn was three miles into the morning's opening test when he cut a right-hander and broke the suspension. Prior to that, Wilson felt Ford had been in the best possible position to collect a second win from three rounds of this year's World Rally Championship.
"I can't believe it," said Hirvonen. "I took too tight a line over a crest. The car hit a small gravel bank on the inside of a right bend and the impact threw it into the air and across the road. I was lucky not to roll but it landed on the left-front wheel and broke the suspension."
Hirvonen's mistake was the first time he has failed to finish the day of an event since the 2006 Rally Mexico.
"Mikko's words to me were: 'You'll be even more disappointed when you watch the on-board,'" said Wilson. "This is obviously disappointing, as we'd got all of the ducks lined up on this rally; we were in a very strong position. It's not over now, far from it.
"Mikko said it was a stupid mistake, he cut in and nibbled the bank and that was it. Like he said, he doesn't mind going off when he's pushing, but this wasn't even an accident."
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This one, is a little short(Which makes it not my favorite....and other reasons), but introduces the Humans. The Male Human is meditating, soon being ambushed by his female counterpart. Then some other things happen.
That's all the description you can get. At least this is shorter than the first and second. It's a start.
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Rebecca Lee is here signing copies of Bobcat!
We think this will be the best book of short stories you read this year. (Seriously, do yourself a favor and get a copy: http://powells.us/136aRrG)
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"Despite modern sensitivities, experience tells me most sons are still birthed solely to be thrown into a lifelong cage fight with their fathers.
Blame it on nature if you will, this exercise in testosterone management, this cruel Darwinian doctrine impelling one generation of angry, imperfect males to give birth to another generation of angrier, even more imperfect males. Considering Oedipal tradition, I happen to believe all this happens to keep the entire globe from going up in flames on a biweekly basis. My father in particular — largely by fault of the modern day Sparta referred to by most Americans as Massachusetts — was never able to integrate his bellicose New England credos* into suburban Colorado, where he and my mother had decided to make their home. But me, on the other hand, that was another story. I was fair game. Even though I never competed in sports, the man had named me after a Patriots Running Back. For all that is sacred, I didn't stand a chance."
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*Roughly: fuck you for looking at anyone or anything without utter indignation.
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Saunders: Well, Powell's has always been so good to me, since the very, very beginning, so I hope to convey some of that appreciation when I come out there. But it's been a really interesting month, basically, since the book came out. I don't quite get it. [Laughter] It's really fun, and I'm thinking about it, for sure. Probably too much, but I don't really understand what happened.
I mean, that New York Times piece was so incredible, with that headline that was such an ornery throwdown. That was great. But my wife thought that if you look at it as a line, maybe one end is dark, edgy, weird, and the other is the opposite of that. She thought maybe the culture moved towards acceptance of weird, dark, edgy, and I maybe moved a little bit in the other direction — a little more accessible, a little less hesitant to be realistic. So maybe there's some kind of happy moment where those things crossed.
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A spectacular cliff top castle completed in the early 19th century, with a choice of two restored state rooms available for your wedding ceremony. From Easter 2008 why not hold your reception in the beautifully restored state dining room, which caters for upto 80 guests in the day and upto 150 guests in the evenings. |
Albert Road, Bournemouth 01202 306023
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Celebrate your special day in the Art Deco Print Room. Experience fine dining under the sparkling Swarovski crystal chandeliers and en joy an unforgettable day you will treasure for ever. |
164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset BH13 7ES. 01202 700778
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Alum Chine, Bournemouth BH4 8JF 01202 763653 Website:www.rivierabournemouth.co.uk
A beautiful venue for your special day, The Riviera Hotel offers stunning sea views, a licence for civil ceremonies, a choice of function rooms for up to 200 guests, a friendly and professional service... and superb food. |
near Beaminster, West Dorset DT8 3NX 01308 862260 Website:www.venuehiredorset.co.uk
A choice of five venues for your marriage ceremony from an intimate occasion for 20 guests in front of a roaring log fire to a candlelit ceremony with a mediaeval feel or a glamorous occasion for 200 friends and family. Choose from a list of recommended suppliers or ask Hooke Court to organise the event for you. |
179-185 Lymington Road, Highcliffe BH23 4JS 01425 278884
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Website:www.lordbute.co.uk |
Isle of Portland 01305 820659 Website:www.thepenn.co.uk
This exciting new venue has been beautifully refurbished and offers a fairytale setting, with magnificent views of the Jurassic coast from its clifftop position. Ceremonies take place in the castle or in the gardens overlooking the sea. Exclusive use available for a weekend celebration (there are nine luxurious en suite bedrooms) and flexible enough to cater for both intimate and grand occasions. |
New Forest 0800 44 44 41
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Sun-dappled woods, breathtaking views and award-winning food: the Bartley Lodge Hotel, the Beaulieu Hotel, Moorhill House Hotel and Forest Lodge Hotel are all licensed for civil ceremonies and provide sumptuous receptions. New for 2014, Moorhill House has an outdoor ceremony venue which it is introducing with attractively priced packages - there's even a 20 per cent discount on late availability. |
St Michael's Road, Bournemouth BH2 5DU 01202 557724 Website:www.BournemouthHighcliff Marriott.co.uk
Perched high on the clifftop with sweeping sea views, this spectacular four star hotel has a variety of unique and elegant suites and can accommodate from 50 to 250 guests for both civil ceremonies and receptions. There's also a magical open-air gazebo where you can take your vows with a stunning background seascape. Book a wedding package and one of every 10 guests goes free. |
Bournemouth 0844 372 5431 Website:www.langtrymanor.co.uk
Tie the knot in the love-nest of a King! Licensed for civil ceremonies both indoors and out, Langtry Manor offers Edwardian elegance with contemporary style. Wedding breakfasts for up to 100 guests, or 150 for an evening reception. Stunning bridal suites for the honeymoon night. |
South Baddelsey Road, Hampshire SO41 5ZB 0844 879 9060 Website:www.macdonalhotels.co.uk/elmerscourt
With an indoor and outdoor civil ceremony licence and fantastic views over the River Solent, this lovely New Forest venue accommodates up to 100 wedding guests. The 19th century manor house retains all its original character and is set in 23 acres of beautiful grounds. A dedicated wedding co-ordinator will help you tailor your day to your own personality and style. |
East Lulworth, Wareham 0845 4501054 Website:www.lulworth.com
Two unique wedding venues licensed for civil ceremonies - the stunning 17th century castle or the charming 18th century courtyard. All set in magnificent parkland with views of the Purbeck countryside and the sea. Also in the grounds are St Andrew's Church and St Mary's Roman Catholic Chapel, for those who want a church wedding. Exclusive use and a team dedicated to creating your dream wedding. |
Pier Approach, Bournemouth BH2 5AA 01202 306023
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Website:www.aruba-bournemouth.co.uk and west-beach.co.uk
Aruba is a chic and totally unique restaurant and bar, boasting panoramic sea views, a sun terrace, indoor seating and an island cocktail bar, perfect for that extra bit of fun on your wedding day. WestBeach, situated at the water's edge, brings together award-winning dining, an unparalleled location and breathtaking panoramic sea views. |
Wimborne 01202 881120
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A wedding venue with a difference, the 84 acres farm with its wealth of animals and activities has stunning countryside views and a secluded orchard. Two rooms are licensed for civil ceremonies and you can have a traditional wedding breakfast or rustic barbecue or hog roast with Honeybrook meat. For less formal occasions, they'll even provide picnic hampers! |
.Pelynt, Polperro, Cornwall PL13 2LY 01503 272214 Website:www.trenderwayfarm.co.uk
Beautiful grassland farm with spring-fed lakes for fabulous photographs. Four delightful locations licensed for civil ceremonies and an authentic 200-year-old Cornish stone barn for memorable wedding receptions. All sympathetically and lovingly restored by owners Jacquie Harris and Yaron Peled. Award-winning B&B which can be exclusively yours. |
Bournemouth 01202 552111 Website:www.dayshotelbournemouth.co.uk
Licensed for civil ceremonies and with all-inclusive packages to suit your budget, the hotel has a choice of venues with stunning bay views and offers a variety of mouthwatering menus. There are beautiful terraces and gardens with sea views and your own personal wedding co-ordinator is on hand to offer any help you need. Parties from 40 to 200 guests. |
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Delightful blend of elegant surroundings and relaxed atmosphere, with a panoramic view over Poole Harbour and Quay. Receptions up to 60 guests for a sit-down meal or 140 for a buffet. |


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I'm pretty sure control of the font has been taken from the user, no?
Yea I have a ? were is the % percentage of win-loss on the players stats?
I posted how to see that on post #70
Adding to the list (don't know if it's been said already), but tables (like those the World League uses) have been upset. Also, the sliver of theme on the bottom of a forum page looks ridiculous.
daily puzzle?
It's still here in the forums, but I don't think there's a direct link anymore.
Tactics trainer -- the time I took to solve the problem is gone.
As an overall issue, I'd just say that I don't like that the front-and-center item on my home page is the threads I've commented in. I never navigate that way to begin with, and they're in no particular order I can see to boot. Everythign I do use is marginalized.
It's at the top right.
How does one find the Daily Puzzle? It does not seem to be on any of the menus.
It's still in the forums: http://www.chess.com/forum/category/daily-puzzles
But there doesn't seem to be a direct link anymore.
The daily puzzle is still on the front page for me (FF11)
I play chess on my i phone i cant zoom aby more and cant see the whole board
Its like a mobile site on my i phone and used to be a normal full site .
I like the new format. It seems a little busy but I know I will get used to it.
I only have two minor observations:
- Direct link to Daily Puzzle was nice (can live with going to the puzzle forum);
- Seeing a members points with their posts was informative but can be observed by scrolling across their handle.
I do have one annoyance. It is the clicking whenever I make a move using Chess Mentor, Game Explorer, analyzing an ongoing game, etc. Is there any way I can get rid of this short of turning off the sound locally on my PC?
Thanks again.
No, there is nothing to the right of "next problem" on my screen, just blank space. I'm using Firefox, will give more details or send in a screenshot if requested, but it's not there.
There is a Volume icon you can click to turn off the sound. It is there in Game Explorer and on you games you can turn it off there and when you go to analyze it will be off in the analysis board.
Didn't check Mentor but I would assume it has the icon too.
Just saw that if you turn it off on one it will turn off on the other too. Hopefully that is a setting saved in the database and not just in a cookie (since I use multiple devices).
Where the help you said we would get in finding all this stuff>> I see no help yet....
Regarding Tactics Trainer, please do not reset the board lower on the screen each time I click new problem. I waste valuable seconds moving the board back to where I can see everything well.
People are helping. There are just a lot of different questions/problems so some will likely get missed or haven't been seen by someone that has the answer yet.
(PS I do like the little icons on the top for new messages/games that are "my turn"/new friend requests. I just noticed it and it seems like it'll be very useful.)
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The Economics of Happiness
Recently, I read an article by Steve Faktor, CEO of IdeaFaktory, called The Economics of Happiness. He makes some great points about our culture and why some of us aren't as happy as we could be. With the amount of literature out there about how to find happiness, you would think we'd all be skipping and singing everywhere we go. We spend so much time and money on finding purpose, that we forget that we hold the power to our happiness (which is defined differently by everyone). (more…)
Last week I was in Oklahoma. The reason for going was personal, but I visited a couple of museums and since I am no longer able to see through the eyes of an everyday visitor anymore, the line gets fuzzy where work begins and ends. It's a blessing and a curse.
At one particular museum, I had the privilege of meeting with the head of exhibits. As we walked around all the galleries, he pointed out barriers which had to be installed because visitors were known to climb on the dinosaurs and other animals!
There was even a buffalo in one exhibit which had an obvious barrier, but visitors would climb up the side then trample over the grasses and smaller animals and insects to take photos on or near the buffalo.
To me conduct such as this is mind boggling, especially when it's the adults encouraging the behavior.
So, in an effort to possibly curtail bad behavior at museums, nature centers, etc., here are some things not to do in an exhibit gallery (or anywhere else for that matter):
- Don't climb on the exhibits! Just because there's not a sign telling you not to do something, does not make it OK to do it. Most institutions make it pretty obvious what is touchable and what is not.
- Don't pick at the graphics! Not all facilities are financially able to replace their graphics or other exhibits routinely. A peeling label or lettering is not an invitation for you or your children to pick at it. My one year old is an expert label peeler. I'm not sure what is so fascinating about peeling something, but he is instantly drawn to those opportunities. I know this, so I proactively watch him and divert his attention elsewhere if there is a peeling opportunity.
- Don't intentionally try to break an interactive. We have a client in CA who said one of their volunteers witnessed kids hanging on hydraulic flip doors and broke each and every one of them. In this situation, you would have thought the volunteer would have spoken up, but no, he just sat by and watched the damage be done.
I'm sure there are many more stories to be told. What have you witnessed people do in a museum or nature center that you couldn't believe they did?
With spring supposedly here and summer quickly approaching most outdoor sites, such as refuges and parks, are preparing for their 'busy season' while indoor museums may be beginning to feel the lull as the end of the school year approaches, meaning less visiting school groups, teacher led tours etc. So—how can you keep your site relevant year round? By cueing in to the things people desire as the seasons change.
During the spring, people are always geared up to get outside. Use the weather as a springboard to bring people to your site. When possible, bring discussions and debriefings outdoors or integrate special elements into your surrounding space. Consider hosting an outdoor community event such as a scavenger hunt, a cookout, or a potluck.
As the heat of summer sets in, opportunities to cool off are welcomed as well. How about hosting an evening 'wine and design' talk, where you can showcase your galleries to adults? Or on a crisp summer evening, maybe the side of your building could become a projection space for an outdoor movie that relates to your site?
And even though school may not be in session, opportunities for learning are always beneficial. Consider connecting up with local camps or putting information about tours or exhibits in a community flyer. Parents are always looking for opportunities to entertain and keep their kids engaged during the summer months.
Maybe traffic slows down at your nature preserve in the winter, how about a scavenger hunt for animal tracks in the snow? A winter walk warmed by hot cocoa and conversation? Or maybe a woodland creature-themed snow sculpture day?
There are many opportunities just waiting to be discovered and adapted to your site. Rather than just accepting your slow season, find a way to embrace the change!
How do you hope to keep your site relevant during the coming seasons?
Last week, I had the pleasure of returning to one of my favorite historic sites in California – Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park. It's located in Coloma, CA, approximately 50 minutes east of Sacramento. Its significance lies in the fact that James Marshall discovered gold here in 1848, beginning the California gold rush. The area is beautiful and full of history so both nature lovers and history buffs can find reasons to visit.
If you're planning a trip this summer, this area of California is certainly worth considering. Here are just a few reasons which hopefully spark an interest:
- It's considered one of the most significant historic sites in the country
Location of first gold discovery
- You can hike, picnic, and pan for gold
- There are hundreds of artifacts on display including an 1865 Concord Stagecoach
- You can wander through 20 historic buildings and see a replica of the original sawmill
- The drive from Coloma to Auburn is breathtaking (and a little scary)