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The vanish of a jet while it rests on the tarmac has become one of the most significant vanishes of all time. On many occasions this illusion has been performed before a live television audience, while a crowd of onlookers keep an eye on the real thing.
It is not an illusion most magicians can afford to perform, still I will explain the most common way of performing this trick.
The audience will see the jet as it taxis onto an area at the landing strip. The crew will park the plane and disembark. The audience, both directions. Spotligths will be pointed at the plane, making it fully illuminated against the dark night.
At the performer's command, the ligths to flash off, then back on.
When the ligths are relit, the plane is gone. The spotlights are once again pointed in the same direction as before, but there is no jet plane, only the tarmac and the night. The plane is then brought back in the same manner. The lights will flash off then on, and the plane back. The Crew boards the plane and taxis it back to the hangar.


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Six extraordinary women were honored with a 2009 Rachel Carson Award by the National Audubon Society at its sixth annual Women in Conservation luncheon Tuesday at The Plaza in New York City.
Allison Rockefeller, whose family has a long legacy in parks conservation, is the founding chairwoman of the Rachel Carson Awards committee. She called the awards, "the most coveted award for American women conservationists," and praised the "extraordinary" honorees for their "brain power," "talent," "energy" and "seriousness of purpose." (She also made a pitch for donations to a worthy program, the Women In Conservation Internship Program.)
The 2009 awardees:
Dr. Sylvia Earle, an oceanographer, author, lecturer and National Geographic Explorer in Residence whose work has expanded awareness and conservation of the fragile marine environment. Former chief scientist of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Dr. Earle is president and founder of Deep Search International. She is a record-holding diver, leading more than 60 expeditions and logging more than 60,000 hours underwater. Named "first hero for the planet" by TIME magazine, she is also the inspiration behind the new Google Oceans feature, an interactive element that will allow users to "fly" through oceans and view high-resolution images of underwater topography.
Earle said the award "swept me off my flippers," and reflected on the generation that has passed since Rachel Carson wrote one of her other books, The Sea Around Us, in 1951. "Since then, we have learned more about the sea than in all of human history," Earle said. "In that same time, we have lost more than in all of human history." She urged the audience to look at the ocean and its creatures the way we look at wildlife on land, like birds: "No blue. No green," she said. "Take care of the ocean. It takes care of us."
Sally Jewell, president and CEO of Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), a national outdoor gear and apparel retailer dedicated to inspiring, educating and outfitting for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship. Additionally, Jewell sits on the boards of the National Parks Conservation Association, Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, Initiative for Global Development and the University of Washington. She also serves on The National Forum on Children and Nature Advisory Board and the National Parks Second Century Commission.
Jewell reflected on Nature Deficit Disorder -- how kids today spend more than 46 hours a week in front of a screen, but only 30 minutes in unstructured play outdoors. "We have to welcome new generations," she said. Otherwise, "our future leaders who are going to represent this great democracy aren't going to protect the environment."
Elizabeth C. Titus Putnam, the president and founder of the Student Conservation Association, the nations largest youth conservation leadership organization. While studying at Vassar College in the mid-1950s, she envisioned a contemporary conservation core that would utilize her strength and the energy of students to respond to the threats facing Americas national parks. Through her hard work, vision and determination, she established and nurtured the SCA. Thanks to her efforts, nearly 4,000 students contribute over two million hours of service each year to protecting and restoring Americas parks, forests, refuges, seashores and communities.
Putnam urged the audience to "combat the notion that the environment is out there," and instead embrace nature close to home -- on streets, in parks, in neighborhoods and back yards. She challenged the audience to "be the adult to provide the companionship to help one child experience the world we live in."
Elizabeth Colleton, Jane Evans and Susan Haspel for NBC Universals "Green Is Universal" Initiative. Launched in May 2007, Green Is Universal is NBC Universal's ongoing effort to promote environmental awareness and action, and to green the companys own operations. Spanning numerous business units, Green Is Universal provides hundreds of hours of green-themed content and activities across all platforms throughout the year and especially during dedicated "Green Weeks." Company executives Beth Colleton, Jane Evans and Susan Haspel lead a wide array of related green efforts, including a pilot program to implement the reduction of carbon emissions and providing over $300,000 in green grants to underserved public education programs.
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Domestic Papers Homemade books...with a past! |
Welcome to domestic papers! I've always been an artist. I've always loved paper. I've always loved old things. At last, these great loves come together! I grew up in a family that collected things and made things. We were always working with our hands, fixing old things and creating new ones- sometimes from the old ones! (my 'back story' continues on my About Me page) Domestic Papers ~ The Local Scene The Papershell Garden Gallery ~ Richmond, TX My handmade books are available at this fun and lively garden "hot spot" just off Hwy 59 South, south of Sugar Land. The owners have created a beautiful balance of handcrafted items by talented area artisans and vibrant native and unusual plants. To see Papershell's upcoming calendar of events, an easy map, and some lovely plants, check out Papershell: A Garden Gallery Visit me at The Papershell Art Fair ~ Saturday, Apr 13, 2013 Stay tuned for more details! Great art, food, music, plants & more! Coming in June! The Summer Book Arts Studio Museum of Printing History ~ Houston, TX Students spend three days in this beautiful Houston museum making paper, designing paste papers, and printing a stone lithograph. On the fourth day, they get me! We spend the day making books from the papers and art the students created earlier in the week. Please visit Museum of Printing History Domestic papers ~ Worldwide! See what's new in my shop @ etsy.com ~ Re-used Book Cover Journals ~ First Day Cover Envelope Books ~ ~ Techno-Geek Notepads with Computer Parts ~ Vintage Postcard Guest Books ~ ~ Language Lovers Journals ~ Nostalgic Diaries ~ visit: Domestic Papers Etsy Shop Domestic Papers ~ on the Home Front Latest Book Adventures: How lucky is it to have a birthday on 12-12-12? Just ask my client who threw a bash for her 60th... Several hundred guests showed up to dance, drink, eat, and sign their well-wishes into a keepsake book I designed just for the occasion! 2013 is no longer a Mystery when you carry one of my Datebooks made from a classic Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew adventure! Explore my Etsy.com shop to get clued in... Beautiful Bridal Books! It's been a lo-ong time since I was a bride but that didn't stop me from remembering how it felt to want everything 'just so' for that special day. Two young, clever women found me through my etsy.com shop and chose me to make the wedding books they'll treasure. Bride A ~ Based on a concept promoted by Martha Stewart, my arch-enemy (just kidding!) and that I greatly improved upon, I created a set of 18 coordinating slip-covered books, one for each table at the reception dinner. Each slim, pass-around volume poses a question and provides plenty of space for guests to record their advice, serious and not-so-serious, for the newlyweds. The individual books were designed to be conversation starters at the wedding dinner and later to be displayed in the sturdy, handmade slipcase I built to fit the set of 18 books. Bride B ~ Here's a gorgeous keepsake guest book/album as original as the couple who commissioned it! The bride's description of the planned nuptials and a photo of their invite was all the inspiration I needed. I'd never stitched a Secret Belgian Binding this large before but it worked perfectly. The bride loved the 3 special papers I chose, and working with her was a dream, so the whole project surely was a match made in heaven or, in this case, on etsy! Go to my Projects & Workshops Page to see these other cool projects: Houston Indie Book Festival ~ Recycled Book Workshop Tibetan Prayer Flags Workshop ~ The Papershell Garden Gallery Domestic papers Abroad ~ Travel in 2013 ? Well, um... I haven't exactly left Texas yet this year but there's still time so we'll see... |


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TRAVERSE CITY, MI -- This time of year, people are stocking up on rock salt trying to melt the ice.
If you are a pet owner, you have probably noticed stores offering "pet friendly" salt products.
But are they effective?
And are they worth the extra money?
7&4 news spoke to the experts.
"Our number one seller is our Ace Brand Ice Melt…its Potassium Chloride…it is the most common one...we do have customers who come in and they are looking for ice melt for pets and we do have a pet salt product," said Ace Hardware Manager, Jason Gothard.
But what is the difference between "regular salt" and "pet friendly salt"?
The answer is in the ingredients.
"It's mainly just the ingredients that are in it. Magnesium vs. Potassium. Potassium can have a little more of an effect on pet's paws. If they do ingest it or lick their paws, they can get sick," said Gothard.
According to local animal experts, that is typically what happens when an animal has a reaction to salt.
Veterinarian Jen Klabunde has a pet hospital in Grand Traverse County.
She said she has seen several cases where dogs had a serious reaction to "normal" rock salt.
"Well I have seen pets where they have been lying on pretty caustic salt and they get burns on their stomach, on their abdomen and inner legs...vomiting and diarrhea if they ingest the salt and have a reaction," said Dr. Klabunde. "If you are worried about your pet, pet friendly salt melt is the way to go."
Dr. Kladunde also points out that not every dog will have an allergic reaction to "normal" rock salt.
When it comes down to choosing your salt, there is another very important factor to point out. Price.
At Ace Hardware in Traverse City, $9.49 will get you an 11 pound bag of "regular" salt.
That same price will get you eight pounds of "pet friendly" ice melt.
"You are looking at maybe a few dollars more per bag or per container. Its really not that much more if people want something that is not going to harm their pet," said Gothard.
We want to know what you think.
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The Women's and Gender Studies Program at St. Scholastica provides opportunities for students to think beyond the boundaries of traditional gender roles in academics, in institutions, and in everyday life. The program follows an interdisciplinary approach, encouraging students to explore diverse experiences and perspectives. Students integrate classroom knowledge with hands-on service learning opportunities.
From left: Teresa Aldach discusses "The Clothesline Project" during Sexual Assault Awareness Month; Lezlie Oachs and CSS students celebrate International Women's Day.
The minor requires 20 credits from the following areas:
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You can replace the firmware on the PandaBoard hardware (the "board") using the following process. To run Simulink® models, you must replace the original firmware with the distribution provided by the Support Package Installer.
Before replacing the firmware, install the support package for PandaBoard.
After replacing the firmware, you can run a Simulink model on the PandaBoard hardware.
The following steps provide an overview of the firmware replacement process:
Support Package Installer locates a firmware image on your host computer or downloads new one.
Support Package Installer uses the host computer to write the firmware image to a microSD or SD memory card.
You transfer the microSD or SD memory card to the PandaBoard hardware.
Support Package Installer applies the IP settings you choose to the firmware on the PandaBoard hardware.
Support Package Installer does not use the PandaBoard hardware to write the firmware image to the memory card.
To replace the firmware on your PandaBoard hardware:
Open the Update firmware screen in Support Package Installer using one of the following methods:
Click Continue in the Install/update complete screen of Support Package Installer.
In a model, select Tools > Run on Target Hardware > Update firmware.
In a MATLAB® Command Window, enter targetupdater.
Choose the PandaBoard option and click Next.
Make the connections shown and click Next.
Choose to get the firmware image from the Internet or from a folder.
Note: The file size of the firmware image is approximately 1 GB. Depending on your connection, downloading the firmware can take from 2 to 60 minutes, or more. |
Internet: This option is selected by default. When you click Download, Support Package Installer checks the Download folder for a valid firmware image:
If a firmware image is not present, Support Package Installer downloads a firmware image from the Internet, and saves it to the download folder.
If a firmware image is present, Support Package Installer uses the firmware image already present in the download folder, and does not download a new firmware image from the Internet.
Folder: When you click Download, Support Package Installer checks the Download folder for a valid firmware image:
If a firmware image is not present, Support Package Installer displays an error message that the image file is missing. To solve this issue, copy the firmware image from another location to the download folder, or choose the Internet option instead.
If a firmware image is present, Support Package Installer continues the firmware installation process.
You must have write privileges for the download folder. If you use the default download folder, having write privileges is typically not an issue. If you change to a new download folder for which you do not have write permissions, such as a shared folder on a network, Support Package Installer generates an error message: "Error: Download the firmware. The download folder is not writable. Choose a folder for which you have write permissions".
To solve this issue, copy the firmware image to a folder for which you have write privileges. For example, copy the firmware image from the shared folder on the network to the C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp folder. Then, update the Download location to the same folder, and click Download again.
To locate the firmware image in a folder, search for a filename that begins with pandaboard and ends with .img or .7z . For example: pandaboard_ubuntu_11_10_3_1_1_04_14_2012.img
Insert the microSD or SD memory card into a media card reader connected to your host computer. Windows® assigns a drive letter to the memory card.
Support Package Installer does not automatically detect the drive letter of the memory card. It displays a drive letter for each device with removable storage.
If only one drive letter is available, click Next.
If no drive letters are available, check that the memory card is fully inserted, and click Refresh.
If multiple drive letters are available, open the Windows Start menu, choose Computer, and look for the memory card under Devices with Removable Storage.
Click Write. Support Package Installer overwrites all previous data on the memory card with the firmware. This process takes several minutes to complete.
Get the COM port of the serial connection in Windows. From the Windows Start menu, choose search programs and files for "Device Manager". Open Device Manager, expand Ports (COM & LPT), and identify the COM port of the serial connection to the PandaBoard hardware.
For example, the following image shows a DB9 serial port called "Communications Port" using COM1, and a USB-to-serial adapter called "Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port" using COM6.
Support Package Installer does not automatically choose the COM port of the serial connection. After you get the COM port of the serial connection from Windows Device Manager, return to Support Package Installer. Set Serial port to the COM port, and click Next.
Press and release the RESET button. Then, insert the memory card into the PandaBoard hardware.
Click Next. When Support Package Installer detects a reset, it displays progress booting the board.
If Support Package Installer does not display any progress, click < Back. On the Select serial port screen. Verify that you selected the correct COM port, and close any other applications, such as PuTTY, that might using the serial connection.
If your board is connected to a network with DHCP services, such as an office LAN or a home network connected to the Internet, select Automatically get IP address, give the board a unique name, and click Configure. DHCP is a network service that automatically configures the IP settings of Ethernet devices connected to a network.
If your board is directly connected to an Ethernet port on your computer, or connected to an isolated network without DHCP services, select Manually enter IP address, give the board a unique name, enter static IP settings for the board, and click Configure.
To enter static IP settings for your board, follow these guidelines:
The value of the subnet mask must be the same for all devices on the network.
The value of the IP address must be unique for each device on the network.
For example, if the Ethernet port on your host computer has a network mask of 255.255.255.0 and a static IP address of 192.168.1.1, set:
Network mask to use the same network mask value, 255.255.255.0.
IP address to an unused IP address, between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254.
When you click Configure, Support Package Installer opens a serial connection and applies the settings to the board.
Make a note of the values for IP address, User name, and Password for use later on. Then, click Next.
Click Finish. If Show support package examples is enabled, Support Package Installer opens the example page for PandaBoard hardware.
To reopen these examples later on, see Open Examples for This Support Package.


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For years little attention was paid to the 2005 death of Brian Epp and the murder conviction of the man accused of killing him, John McNeil.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports protests are now growing by those who believe the case was handled differently from similar cases because McNeil is black and Epp was white.
Some protestors cite similarities with the debate after the shooting death of Trayvon Martin in Florida.
The shooting occurred in a Kennesaw subdivision. McNeil felt he was defending himself and his teenage son from the 43-year-old builder.
McNeil was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
The NAACP has protested that McNeil should have been protected by Georgia's "defense of castle" doctrine.
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The 1960s really began on February 9, 1964 with an Ed Sullivan Show performance by a group of mop-headed kids from Liverpool, England known as The Beatles. Twist and Shout with us on the 50th Anniversary of this momentous music milestone with a flawless recreation of the Ed Sullivan Show performances by BritBeat: America's Premier Tribute to The Beatles. Get your Ticket to Ride this British Invasion with Ed Sullivan Show songs, 'She Loves You', 'I Saw Her Standing There' and 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' and experience the mania, moods and emotions while you dance away to classic hits, like 'Twist and Shout', 'A Hard Day's Night' and 'Help!'
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Salt Creek Ballet's The Nutcracker
Salt Creek Ballet's The Nutcracker by Artistic Directors, Sergey Kozadayev & Zhanna Dubrovskaya. The Nutcracker proudly marches back on to the North Shore Center stage to give your whole family an affordable full-length holiday production performed in the grand Russian style by a professional company with incredible guest soloists! Salt Creek Ballet's whimsical tale of young Clara and her magical journey with waltzing flowers, giant mice and Sugar Plum Fairies are all exquisitely set to Tchaikovsky's enchanting score is a holiday experience worth sharing.
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Spyro Gyra
Nearly forty years ago, Spyro Gyra formed out of a regular Tuesday night jam session at a club in Buffalo. The jazz-fusion juggernaut would go on to become one of the most prolific and commercially successful groups in their jazz genre. They released twenty-nine albums with sales of over 10 million copies, received 12 Grammy Award nominations and played over five thousand shows in a completely remarkable career.
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Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular
Come toast the King's 79th birthday with the annual concert celebrating the era by era musical career of Elvis Presley. From the early rockabilly and military years, to his time in the movies, then the sexy '68 comeback in black leather and finally his most famous Las Vegas concert era—nothing is left out! This is absolutely the best Elvis tribute show and features "The closest thing to the King" Shawn Klush, and young and sexy Cody Slaughter. Special guests include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member DJ Fontana and Elvis' award winning back-up singers The Sweet Inspirations. Presented by OMAR Presents.
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Michael Londra's Celtic Fire
Famed Irish tenor, Michael Londra took a tiny spark and created a blazing hot show with his new production, Celtic Fire. With 100% live music, dance and song paying due respect to Irish culture and history, the show generates an electric atmosphere that sweeps audiences away to Ireland, its culture, its pubs, its music and its heart. The music in Celtic Fire is traditional at its core and performed by a talented band of Irish musicians on traditional instruments: Added to guitar and keys, the Irish fiddle drives the frenetic reels, the bodhran beats out the driving rhythms, and the plaintive uileann pipes call back to days of yore with beautiful and haunting slow airs.
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Thodos Dance Chicago
Thodos Dance Chicago returns to the North Shore Center for one night only! This acclaimed contemporary company with a distinct American choreographic voice and vibrant, award-winning style presents an exhilarating evening of dance featuring the critically-celebrated A Light in the Dark, an inspirational dance theater piece about the life of Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, choreographed by Artistic Director, Melissa Thodos and Tony award-winning Ann Reinking with an original score by Bruce Wolosoff. The Chicago Sun Times raved, "Thodos Dance's 'Helen Keller' is a feast for the senses…this is a work of tremendous empathy that literally animates a true story."
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Capitol Steps
The Capitol Steps first began tickling political funny bones when Ronald Reagan was president and ketchup was a vegetable. In those thirty plus years, they now have more albums than the Constitution has amendments. Fiscal Shades of Gray is the CapStep's newest album and live show featuring a collection of songs devoted to that crazy bipartisan spirit in Washington. All the dramatic political comedy from last year, from the election to the sequester, from ObamaCare in the Supreme Court to gay marriage and gun control. The Steps' annual engagement at the North Shore Center always includes some of their freshest new material pulled right from that day's headlines, set to song parody and skillfully placed for the first time in the lap of our audience for delicious consumption. Plus, they bring in all the A-Listers for a Grade-A skewering, including David Petraeus, Lance Armstrong, Pope Benedict XVI, Chris Christie, The Rolling Stones, and so many others. The Capitol Steps put the "Mock" in Democracy!
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Artifact Talk: Rescue and Renewal
Grace Cohen Grossman, Curator Emerita, Skirball Museum, Los Angeles, details the history of the JCR & its task at the end of World War II to identify looted, "heirless" Jewish ceremonial objects and books, and to reclaim them for the Jewish people. Over sixty objects were placed in the care of the HTC. On loan to the Museum, these treasured artifacts will now be on display in the Feis Family Lobby. Reservations required; firstname.lastname@example.com. Museum admission.
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Now celebrating its 34th year, Fountain Square Art Festival is the largest and oldest fine arts fair on Chicago's majestic North Shore. Featuring the eclectic works of more than 225 juried artists, this sprawling art showcase epitomizes words like "cosmopolitan" and "sophistication." The festival takes place in downtown Evanston, just steps from the eponymous Fountain Square. It also features a popular children's art tent with fun activities overseen by the acclaimed Evanston Art Center, food, and a soothing jazz-centric music lineup.
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Hot Stove: Pitchers Dominate the News
Wednesday has been a day filled with plenty of news with most of it focused on the men who take the hill. There's also a bit in here at the end about that rich guy who will patrol the outfield for the Nationals for those of you looking for a hitting fix.
Rich Harden: The flame throwing righty has reportedly agreed to a one year deal for $1.5 million to return to the club that he began his major league career with – the Athletics (there are another $1.5 million available in incentives). The deal will not become official for a couple of days yet as Harden still has to pass a physical – clearly not a given at this point. Early reports suggest that the A's are looking at Harden as a bullpen option more than a challenger for a starting role, but you have to think they might be tempted to give him a shot at the 5th starters role. Regardless of where he pitches he is a wild card. Coming off a career worst 5.58 ERA and 7.34 K/9 marks – this guy owns career marks of 3.63 and 9.13 – Harden will be the quintessential late game flier. I'll tell you this. Even with his average fastball sitting at just 90.5 mph last season, I wouldn't want to face this guy coming out of the pen. Can you imagine batters trying to get their bats on that heater and his amazingly sinking change up? That sounds like a recipe for success if you ask me.
Cliff Lee Update: The final details of his contract are in. The Phillies will be paying the 32 year old lefty $120 million over five years. There is also a vesting option for $27.5 million (if he doesn't reach the needed incentives in the deal, he would pickup a $12.5 million buyout meaning the deal comes to at least $135 million over the course of six years). A couple of obvious questions that need to be answered.
Does this signing make the Phillies better? Are you on crack? Of course it does. It not only does that, it makes them World Series favorites.
Does this deal give the Phillies the best starting rotation in baseball? Without a doubt it does.
Was this a smart deal for the team to enter into? This is a serious question that could play out very badly for the Phillies in the long run.
(1) If history is a guide, this was a terrible decision. This was the sixth $100+ million deal ever awarded to a pitcher. Here are the first five with a grade.
CC Sabathia (7 years, $161 million): So far, so good. An incomplete "A."
Johan Santana (6 years, $135): He was great for one year and then solid in two. He had shoulder surgery and will likely miss half the year though in 201. An incomplete "B-" that grade could get much, much worse.
Barry Zito (7 years, $126 million): He's stayed healthy and given the team innings. But all you need to know about his value is the fact that he was left off the playoff roster. An incomplete "D+"
Mike Hampton (8 years, $121 million): In a word – awful. "F."
Kevin Brown (7 years, $105 million): Continually injured, he pitched well when healthy but for the duration of the deal he was merely average. "C-."
(2) Does it make any sense to give a pitcher a deal that is this long when he is 32 years old? What this deal leads to is that at 35, 36 and 37 years of age Lee will be making $25 million a year. When he is 38 he will make either $12.5 or $27.5 million (depending on whether or not his option is picked up). If you think that sounds like a good idea I bet you are also the fella who would trade Chase Utley for Aaron Hill if he hit .220 in April.
The bottom line is that this signing gives the Phillies a magnificent chance to win the World Series in 2011, but they could pay a dear price in the long run for that short-term success.
Pitchers on the Market: Fausto Carmona, Zack Greinke and Carlos Zambrano
Greinke will be the most costly to acquire of this trio, and I touched on his situation a couple of days ago in Hot Stove: December 13, 2010.
Carmona is being viewed by some clubs as a cheaper fall back option if they aren't able to get Greinke in a deal. Everyone knows that Carmona is nowhere near as impressive as Greinke, but he also won't cost near as much to pick up. No matter where he ends up, Fausto just isn't a very good fantasy option. While he throws an exploding sinker that can lead to wonderful outings, he is also a disaster when it comes to throwing strikes. I'll give the guy some credit, he did knock his BB/9 mark down to a solid 3.08 last year, but he owns a 3.67 career rate and was over five per nine in 2008 and 2009. Carmona is also far from a strikeout option. In fact, despite throwing 210.1 innings last season, his total of 124 Ks was less than the totals of guys like Kevin Millwood (132) and Kyle Davies (126).
Zambrano is a very intriguing option. The most volcanic personality in the game, Big Z is as capable of throwing a no-hitter as he is likely to vent his childhood frustrations on an unsuspecting Gatorade cooler. The guy is just a flat out mess. At the same time, he rebounded from banishment in late June to allow two or fewer earned runs in each of his last 14 appearances during which time he posted a stellar 1.58 ERA. It likely wouldn't take a hell of a lot to pry him from the Cubs given that he is due $17.85 million in 2011, $18 million in 2012 and $19.25 million on an option. Clearly if the Cubs want to move him to another club they are going to have to open their wallets big time and pay a large portion of that coin.
Jayson Werth: He was introduced officially at a press conference today, and manager Jim Riggleman mentioned that Werth might be asked to play center field against left-handed pitching. That means a couple of things. First, Nyjer Morgan and Roger Bernadina better not buy a house because they aren't in the club's daily plans. Second, Michael Morse could end up getting a lot more playing time than some people think in right field. Don't overlook Morse. In 618 career at-bats he has hit .291 with 21 homers, 88 RBI and 73 runs scored. He could be a wonderful NL-only option this season.
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Outrageous, misogynistic and vulgar-to-the-max comedian Andrew Dice Clay does his stuff in this combination stand-up concert video and series of comedy sketches. The sketches, demonstrating that The Dice Man used to be a klutzy wimp, begin the film which then jumps into a filled-to-capacity performance at Madison Square Gardens. The film contains strong profanity, blatant racist remarks, graphic references to sex and other "adult" subjects. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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Would you pay money to journey into the mind of the star of Con Air, The Killing Fields, and In The Line of Fire? Puppeteer Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) is having money problems, so he takes a temporary job as a file clerk on the seventh-and-a-half floor of a large office building. One day, while rummaging behind a cabinet, he finds a small door that leads to the center of the mind of actor John Malkovich (played by, you guessed it, John Malkovich). Craig discovers that entering the portal allows him to become John Malkovich for a brief spell, and in time he and his beautiful but aloof co-worker Maxine (Catherine Keener) get the bright idea to charge admission for the privilege of spending 15 minutes inside the head of a well-known actor. Malkovich realizes that something strange is happening to him, but can do little to stop it, as strangers take over his mind for a quarter-hour at a time. Craig's wife, Lotte (Cameron Diaz), eventually takes a trip into Malkovich's psyche, and she soon finds herself in love with Maxine, with whom Malkovich has an affair; meanwhile, Maxine in time becomes infatuated with both Craig and Lotte, but only when they're inside Malkovich. Being John Malkovich marked the feature-length debut of director Spike Jonze, who previously made acclaimed music videos for Weezer, the Beastie Boys, and the Breeders, among others. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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This sequel to director Bernard Rose's superb, metaphorical Candyman is a more straightforward Gothic horror project, discarding any association with the events of the previous film (which was based on the short story "The Forbidden" by horror surrealist Clive Barker) aside from the title entity, played again by the imposing Tony Todd. A melancholy but extremely deadly ghost, Candyman is revealed -- in a compelling sequence of flashbacks -- as the vengeful spirit of Daniel Robitaille, a black portraitist in post-Civil War Louisiana who was set upon and horribly mutilated by an angry white mob in retaliation for his affair with a plantation owner's daughter. In present-day New Orleans, at the height of Mardi Gras festivities (the film's title refers to the literal translation of the Latin "Carnival"), Candyman walks the realm of the undead, with a hook in place of the hand he lost to the lynch mob, waiting to be summoned by the recitation of his name five times into a mirror. The latest victims of his evisceration skills include members of the Tarrant family, with young schoolteacher Annie (Kelly Rowan) next in line. Her family's connection with the Candyman legend is eventually revealed when Annie visits the family estate to uncover the link between her ancestors and Daniel Robitaille himself. This is a well-executed horror film, with fine performances and good use of the subtle menace underlying the Mardi Gras ambience, but the deft hand of Barker is clearly absent, leaving a standard horror plot without the mythical resonance of the original. The chilling Philip Glass score is a definite plus, though. ~ Cavett Binion, Rovi
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A man discovers that what he doesn't know can hurt him, especially when it comes to his wife, in this suspense drama. Ray Reardon (James Spader) is an architect who has just gone through a messy divorce; while his friends sing the praises of the single life, Ray would prefer to settle into a life of middle-class domesticity with a home, wife, and family. Ray meets a beautiful but mysterious woman named Lena (Madchen Amick) at a party, and for him it's love at first sight; while she remains elusive, Ray pursues her avidly, and before long he proposes, even though he doesn't know her especially well. A few years later, they're seemingly happily married with children. But Lena's behavior starts to become erratic and depressive, and she is no longer willing to account for where she's been or what she's been doing. Ray is convinced that Lena has been having an affair and begins doing some research into her past; he soon discovers her previous life bears little resemblance to what she told him and that she's been lying to him about nearly every part of her history and their relationship. Lena contends that she's just "a regular screwed-up person," but in time, Ray realizes that there's a purpose behind her duplicity: she's trying to convince people that he is insane. Dream Lover was the directorial debut of screenwriter Nicholas Kazan. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
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This drama, set in a gritty part of Houston's outskirts, pits brother against brother as the two men try to cope with their childhood family tragedy. Jason and Joshua are opposites. Jason, an ambitious young TV salesman, is the straight arrow. Joshua, an aimless coke-head and frequently jailed petty criminal, is the black sheep. Their father, Maddog was a bitter and maimed Vietnam vet with a penchant for battering his wife, Gloria. To protect herself and her sons from Maddog, she throws him out of the house. In the ensuing fight one of the brothers fatally shoots Maddog. Jason is in love with Lyric, a feisty waitress. As he courts her, his brother Josh plans a bank robbery with his gang. In the end both brothers must face their past and do so in a violent shoot-out. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
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The creative team behind the Feast series dives into the bloody waters of the Piranha franchise with this outrageous sequel set in a popular water park. The sun is shining and the temperature has spiked, and now everyone is heading to the Big Wet Water Park to beat the heat. But a little sunburn will be the least of these swimmers' worries when an invading school of piranha transforms the summertime attraction into a virtual flesh buffet. When celebrity lifeguard David Hasselhoff refuses to lend a helping hand, Deputy Fallon (Ving Rhames) reveals a surprise that will blow these hungry fish clean out of the water. Christopher Lloyd, Gary Busey, David Koechner, and Danielle Panabaker co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
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Embracing the supposed nihilism and cynicism of the "slacker" generation, S.F.W. (1995) caused nary a blip on the media-saturated cultural radar screen that it criticized. Stephen Dorff stars as Cliff Spab, an aimless, hard-drinking youth. Spab becomes a national hero when he is one of several people held hostage by gun-toting terrorists in a convenience store. He doesn't care much about his own life or anything else, and his attitude of "So f---ing what?" translates into debates with his terrorist captors and gloomy pronouncements that charm viewers. After a month-long siege, a crisis erupts when the store runs out of beer and junk food, so Cliff finds himself a free man whose celebrity image is emblazoned on t-shirts and whose presence is requested at a rock concert where he is required to do nothing other than appear. In the meantime, Spab's girlfriend Wendy (Reese Witherspoon) becomes a ubiquitous talk show guest. Ostensibly a satire of the celebrity-obsessed culture of the 1990s, the film was withheld from distribution for a year because of thematic similarities to Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers (1994). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
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Elliott Hong directs Johnny Yune in the martial arts comedy They Call Me Bruce? Yune plays an immigrant who everyone refers to as "Bruce," because he reminds everyone of Bruce Lee. Bruce unknowingly works for a gangster making cocaine drop-offs. The film shows Bruce interacting with a variety of American stereotypes, and then figuring out how his bosses are using him. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
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Truth or Dare is an outrageous, insightful, carefully controlled and (to non-fans) overlong documentary of singer Madonna's 1990 Blonde Ambition tour. Though much of the film is a paean to self-love and self-aggrandizement, we are permitted to see Madonna at her worst as well as her best. Just when the audience is on the verge of giving up the flamboyant vocalist as a bad job, she displays a sudden attack of sensitivity, such as her protective attitude towards a timid homosexual in her troupe. Among the many celebrities who poke their heads into the proceedings are Warren Beatty, Sandra Bernhard, and Kevin Costner, who makes the fatal error of coming backstage to tell Madonna that he thinks she's "neat." If you've had your fill of the Material Girl, take a look at the parody documentary starring MTV's Julie Brown, Medusa: Dare to Be Truthful. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
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[WARNING: The following story contains spoilers from Monday's episode of Beauty and the Beast. Read at your own risk.]
How do you recover from shooting the love of your life? Beauty and the Beast's Catherine Chandler will soon have to find out.
On Monday's midseason finale, Cat (KristinKreuk) had to make a tough choice: watch a beastly Vincent (Jay Ryan) kill her father (Ted Whittal) or shoot Vincent to save him. Cat ultimately chose the latter. In the closing moments of the episode, Cat — who still ultimately put her dad in jail —was being consoled by Gabe (Sendhil Ramamurthy) while a shirtless Vincent was seen cleaning his wound as Tori (Amber Skye Noyes) walked in on him. So, where does this leave the couple? Is there hope for reconciliation, or will Cat and Vincent both seek love in other places? Executive producer Brad Kern shared what's to come with a select group of reporters below.
Will Catherine take down her own father in order to save Vincent?
In the final moments of the fall's penultimate episode, Vincent (Jay Ryan) went to save Tori (Amber Skye Noyes) who was set up by Cat's father, Detective Reynolds (Ted Whittal), after he became aware she was a beast. With Tori tied up and a bomb by her side, viewers were left wondering what happened when the explosion went off. (Spoiler alert! We have it on good authority both survived.)
Beauty and the Beast's Amber Skye Noyes: Tori and Vincent have a bond that Cat can't share
On Monday's midseason finale (9/8c, CW), Catherine will have to decide if she'll help Gabe (Sendhil Ramamurthy) get Reynolds behind bars for all he's done. She'll also come to terms with Vincent's beastly side overpowering his humanity and whether or not she's willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of their love. That is, if she can even forgive him for making out with Tori.
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Vincent and Cat find themselves at odds on how to deal with Agent Reynolds, which forces Vincent to wonder if he is more beast than man. Cat makes a drastic move that will forever change her relationship with Vincent. Sendhil Ramamurthy and Nina Lisandrello also star. Also available on Xfinity, Amazon Instant Video and VUDU
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Cat gets a blast from the past as she attends her high school reunion, where she uncovers more of her past than she ever anticipated. Meanwhile, Vincent meets up with one of his old military buddies who is hiding a very dangerous secret. Sendhil Ramamurthy, Austin Basis and Nina Lisandrello also star. Also available on Xfinity, Amazon Instant Video and VUDU
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Beauty and the Beast is adding one more beast to its growing family.
During a mission to take down one of the most high-profile beasts on Monday's episode, Vincent (Jay Ryan) discovers and rescues (or some might say kidnaps) his daughter Tori (Amber Skye Noyes). Unaware that her father is a part of a species she never knew existed, Tori is stunned and then devastated when he dies. As if that wasn't enough to deal with, in the closing moments of the episode, Tori sees her eyes glow a beastly shade of green. How long before she becomes a full beast? And will she and Vincent bond over their shared connection? We checked in with Noyes to find out.
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On Monday's episode (9/8c, The CW), Vincent (Jay Ryan) will try to neutralize a high-profile beast and in the process, ends up meeting — and rescuing — the beast's daughter Tori (Amber Skye Noyes). While she's in his protection, Tori is stunned when she makes some shocking discoveries about her life.
Things are heating up on Beauty and the Beast.
On Monday's episode (9/8c, the CW), Gabe (Sendhil Ramamurthy) enlists Vincent (Jay Ryan) to help him track down a suspected beast, but Vincent quickly takes matters into his own hands. In our exclusive first-look photo, Vincent is seen risking his life to save someone from a deadly fire.
On Monday's Beauty and the Beast's Cat and Vincent are sussing each other out in a scene reminiscent of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.
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On the episode (Monday at 9/8c, The CW), Catherine (Kristin Kreuk) and Vincent (Jay Ryan) track a beast while keeping their individual agendas secret from one another in a game of cat-and-mouse. In our exclusive sneak peek, the two dance while Cat threatens Vincent to tell her what's going on — or else her backup, Tess (Nina Lisandrello) and Gabe (Sendhil Ramamurthy), are prepared with tranquilizers.
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March 7, 2012
The iPad of 1935
There's no denying that devices like the iPad, Kindle and Nook have dramatically changed the way that many people consume media. Last year, online retailer Amazon announced that electronic book sales had surpassed print book sales for the first time in history.
The future of the book has quite a few failed predictions in its wake. From Thomas Edison's belief that books of the future would be printed on leaves of nickel, to a 1959 prediction that the text of a book would be projected on the ceiling of your home, no one knew for sure what was in store for the printed word.
The April, 1935 issue of Everyday Science and Mechanics included this nifty invention which was to be the next logical step in the world of publishing. Basically a microfilm reader mounted on a large pole, the media device was supposed to let you sit back in your favorite chair while reading your latest tome of choice.
It has proved possible to photograph books, and throw them on a screen for examination, as illustrated long ago in this magazine. At the left is a device for applying this for home use and instruction; it is practically automatic.
Additional text accompanying the illustration reads, "You can read a 'book' (which is a roll of miniature film), music, etc., at your ease."
Though René Dagron was granted the first patent for microfilm in the year 1859, it was New York banker George Lewis McCarthy who developed the first practical use for microfilm in 1925, allowing him to make miniaturized copies of bank documents.
Eastman Kodak bought McCarthy's invention in 1928 and the technology behind the miniaturization of text was adopted rapidly throughout the 1930s. In 1935 the New York Times began copying all of its editions onto microfilm.
Microfilm was a practical instrument for archiving printed material for a number of institutions in the 1930s, including Oglethorpe University, which was preparing the Crypt of Civilization. The Crypt was sealed in 1938 and is intended to be opened in the year 8113. The December, 1938 issue of Popular Science included an article on the preparations necessary for that enormous time capsule, including the use of miniaturized text not unlike the concept above.
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Yes, that's *so* much more convenient than having to mess with a big ol' space-consuming book!
I notice he's got two regular books on that table next to him, taking up about 1/30th the space.
It's not the technology; it's the experience!
The bloks on the tables are the manuals :)
An interesting technology advancement but, like so many other things a might impractical. It took about 80 years for the concept and technology to catch up to each other. Microfilm is still used today but is winding down as scan to digital increases. Government probably is still the probably the largest user of microfilm for public documanets.
Ooops, you forgot the "Sponsored Post" banner at the top of this article. I'll bet your hit count has jumped through the roof by simply mentioning the new iPad. Phil Plait's "Bad Astronomy" also has an obligatory iPad article which just happened to have been posted the week that the new iPad was announced. Ooooh, new overpriced shiny stuff; everybody's so giddy today.
But, seriously… this thing looks like a big, fat, pain in the butt. For one thing — like the iPad, Kindle and Nook — you can't take it to the beach, or into the bathtub for fear of ruining it. On the upside — unlike the Kindle, the companies who manufactured the books-on-microfilm couldn't reach across a network and erase your books.
I can imagine the frustration that guy must have gone through a couple of months before 1935 was out, when they announced "The ipad of 1936″ was soon to come out :(
The thing about microfilm is the fact that, stored properly, the stuff will last nearly forever (basically, its an "archival grade" storage media); furthermore, it doesn't take anything special to read it (basically some magnification lenses – more or less technology 300+ years old).
Contrast this to digital storage media: The longevity of such media is not as well known (though for pressed CDs or DVDs, stored properly, it can be quite a long time – now, for thermal burned CD-R/DVD-R media, that's a different thing), plus there's no guarantee that you'll be able to read it in the future on future machines/devices (if you want to keep your stuff archived, you have to keep advancing it to the "next" media – I know this well, having had to make copies of my 20+ year old 5.25″ floppies to run on modern computer emulator software).
Add DRM in the mix, such as you see all over the place on many ebooks, and – well – personally, I'll stick to paper books for most of my stuff for now (I have nothing against ebooks, really – other than the whole media issue, but I can keep up with that – just give me the ebook in an open, easily readable format – dejavu would be perfect – and drop all DRM).
Good imagination in 1935, 10 years before Vannevar Bush's memex paper.
Who drew this / authored this paper?
Thx – Sam
What are the other two objects on the side table? A packet of cigarettes and an ashtray? (Too small to be a spitoon…)
User-friendly device – a few simple adjusters, otherwise just sit back and relax. No burdensome page-turning.
Why no alcohol?
I like the attributes of ease and wealth (in 1935) – dressing gown over a shirt, tie and pinstriped trousers.
There's a big problem though – how does he get up (if he ever does) without bringing down the contraption or injuring himself? -
@choppa – the "pinstripes" on the pants are the same exact stroke used to imply shadow and texture on on objects, so i dont think the pants are pinstriped. i also think what you see as a tie is really just shadow but i could just as easily be wrong. i do think he is wearing a shirt and smoking jacket tho.
Thank goodness the lamp topping the whole thing off has a pull-chain to control the bulb. Odds are the reader would keep the lamp unlit while reading, as the angle would result in seeing the bulb.
Also, the base of the lamp would need to be about 3 feet in diameter to keep the contraption from toppling. But who would want to buy a microfilm reader, even in 1935?
In reference to the comment that microfilm is "winding down" — that really depends on what you mean. It is, in fact, winding down in patron usage in libraries, archives, etc., with the introduction of digital. It is not winding down in those same institutions' conservation efforts. As Crosh noted above, digital media is not a reliable medium for conservation purposes. The magnetic signal is fragile and, in this day and age, all digital media is reliant on technology and therefore subject to functional obsolescence within a few years. It would be foolish for any institution to rely on digital media and discard their microfilms.
This is Microfiche, not microfilm.
Written documents are subject to technology loss. Hieroglyphics were once a dominant form of writing, but was supplanted by alphabets in different languages. Only the chance of finding ' dictionary' copies permitted rediscovery.
Microfilm was the reason for German preservation of a copy of the secret protocols of the Molotov von Ribbentrop pact. Only after 40 years of soviet and later Russian denials was it admitted that, yes, it existed, and yes, it was a deal between Soviets and Nazis to divide up Europe.
I remember using microfiche readers very much like this, except you had to go to library and sit up straight. The "iPad" reference is silly.
Anyone who's ever done serious research in the microfilm stacks would know exactly how painful this would have been.
Some years ago, in 2000, I think, Scientific American had an article about how media can outlive their medium, and how the trend was accelerating. It showed a page from the Book of Kells, over a thousand years old and still quite legible, then mentioned that the U.S. government had the tapes with the raw data from the 1970 Census, but did not have a single machine that could read them. I have read that many consider Blu-Ray will probably be the last physical medium, with subsequent media being downloads, but I prefer having a physical archive copy of everything in case of loss of memory or machinery, and besides, if I don't have a physical copy, a good case can be made that I do not really own it, even if I paid for it.
Ugh, Blu-Ray, a very clunky technology, almost as laughable as the device above.
Vinyl discs at the seem an achronism, using mechanics to store musical information. But they deliver better fidelity than just about any digital method. .mp3 is the great destroyer of music. The forwarder we go the backwardser we get.
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Five innings of work, two hits, no runs, no walks, and four strikeouts. Not bad for a guy who hasn't pitched in the big leagues in over a year. Rumors of his minor league dominance were legitimate as he managed to hit 99 mph and embarrass more than a few Dodgers with biting curves and 90 mph change-ups.
Steve didn't quite resemble the guy who dominated on June 8, 2010, but for one night, he was good enough. The long road back to that night is still many months away; the Nats stated he'll be limited to a workload similar to that of Jordan Zimmerman, who underwent "Tommy John" surgery in 2009. That would mean we'll have approximately 25 starts and 160 innings to witness Steve's magic in 2012. For a Nats team that is aching for some relevancy in the midst of another challenging season, they'll take it.


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Singers in the competition must have performed at least one major role with a university, summer vocal program, or professional opera company to qualify. The contestants then go through the preliminary section of the competition, which is based on a professionally recorded CD containing three arias submitted by each applicant. From these applicants, 20 are chosen to participate in the semifinals, which require each singer to sing one aria of his or her choice and one aria per the judges' request. The judges then choose eleven finalists who compete in the Finalists Concert.
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If left unaddressed, the social, economic, and political grievances festering beneath the surface in Algeria could rapidly escalate into popular revolts that threaten the regime's stability. The government must begin enacting managed political reform or face the possibility of collapse.
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Several factors have allowed the Algerian regime to avoid an uprising, including a cash surplus from oil and gas resources that funds direct handouts to the population; the protesters' failure to unite around common grievances; the security forces' success in managing protests without greatly inflaming tempers; and searing memories of the country's civil war that make most Algerians shy away from potentially violent situations.
Lahcen Achy, 'The Price of Stability in Algeria,' 25 April 2013.
post-Arab uprisings one has to wonder: is "managed reform" ever a possibility, and if so what is its aim? Managed reform was what was being advocated in Egypt, Syria, Tunisia and elsewhere before 2011. It invariably was carried out only superficially — but was nonetheless part of the rhetoric of these regimes. They were always on the road to reform, and often did implement some sort of changes, especially in economic policy, but never democratized. If anything, appearing to be engaged in a process of reform considerably increased the political risk for these regimes, creating a gap between the rhetoric of reform and the reality of autocratic rule. Autocratic regimes that never claimed to reform, like Saudi Arabia (indeed most monarchies) or Sudan, turned out to be safer.
The lesson for autocrats from the Arab Spring, indeed, may be "whatever you do, don't reform." Do not initiate a process that promises more than you can deliver. If, like me, you believe the central cause of the uprisings was not strictly political or economic, but moral — that the regimes had exhausted their capital of legitimacy and were proving unable to renew it — it's not clear that Algeria has reached that point of collapse. The regime continues to have legitimacy, after all.
Isn't the story elsewhere, at the heart of how power and legitimacy is constituted and understood in Algeria, and what will happen to the real power structures of Le Pouvoir once dominant personalities leave the scene?
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The recumbent seating position of Go-Float's watercraft delivers comfort and ergonomic advantages unmatched by other vessels of its size. And each seat is richly upholstered with premium marine grade vinyl over fast-drying foam cushions. Can you say, "ahhh…"? Music fans will enjoy plugging their iPod into the optional stereo and turning up the tunes. Get your favorite beverages chilling in the integrated cooler and slip a cold one into the convenient drink holder…now you're ready for some serious lounging.
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The Base Price of the SL1 is $2195. You can load the SL1 up with a bunch of features like a hideaway steering column, iPod ready Stereo, onboard charging, fishing rod holders, and colours (White, Yellow, Blue, Red and Pink). We really like the base model in white, a pure and simple water toy. I'm sure you can rig a solar panel to charge the battery while you're away to have the 'lounger' ready and waiting for your next visit to the dock. If, instead of replacing the old paddleboat, you're looking to replace the rotting SeaFlea, Go-Float also has the RX1 model that "delivers all the lounging and pleasure cruising offered by the SL1, but also adds the ability to ride on top of the water at speeds up to 20 MPH!"
Where can you get one? You can order direct from the website. Steve Hendrickson, Go-Float's General Manager, told us "The SL1 can be boxed and shipped as a UPS parcel shipment. Shipping, customs and taxes are additional costs of the buyer. Although we do not currently have a distributor established in Canada, our distribution system is developing rapidly and we anticipate we'll have strong representation in Canada sometime early next year." We will update this post when they do.
Here's a video of the RX1 in action