text:
The Google Maps API for Android offers some simple ways for you to add shapes to your maps in order to customize them for your application.
Polylineis a series of connected line segments that can form any shape you want and can be used to mark paths and routes on the map.
Polygonis an enclosed shape that can be used to mark areas on the map.
Circleis a geographically accurate projection of a circle on the Earth's surface drawn on the map.
For all these shapes, you can customize their appearance by altering a number of properties.
Code samples
The tutorial on adding polygons and polylines to represent areas and routes includes all the code for a simple Android app.
In addition, the ApiDemos repository on GitHub includes samples that demonstrate the use of shapes and their features:
- CircleDemoActivity: Circle
- PolygonDemoActivity: Polygon
- PolylineDemoActivity: Polyline
Polyline class defines a set of connected line
segments on the map. A
Polyline object consists of a set of
LatLng locations, and creates a series of line segments that
connect those locations in an ordered sequence.
This video gives ideas on how to help your users get to where they're going, using polylines to draw a path on the map.
To create a Polyline, first create a
object and add points to it. Points represent a point on the earth's surface,
and are expressed as a
LatLng object. Line segments are drawn
between points according to the order in which you add them to the
PolylineOptions object. To add points to a
PolylineOptions object, call
PolylineOptions.add(). Notice that this
method takes a variable number of parameters so you are able to add multiple
points at a time (you can also call
if the points are already in a list).
You can then add the polyline to a map by calling
GoogleMap.addPolyline(PolylineOptions). The
method returns a
Polyline object with which you can alter the polyline at a
later time.
The following code snippet illustrates how to add a rectangle to a map:
// Instantiates a new Polyline object and adds points to define a rectangle
PolylineOptions rectOptions = new PolylineOptions()
.add(new LatLng(37.35, -122.0))
.add(new LatLng(37.45, -122.0)) // North of the previous point, but at the same longitude
.add(new LatLng(37.45, -122.2)) // Same latitude, and 30km to the west
.add(new LatLng(37.35, -122.2)) // Same longitude, and 16km to the south
.add(new LatLng(37.35, -122.0)); // Closes the polyline.
// Get back the mutable Polyline
Polyline polyline = myMap.addPolyline(rectOptions);
To alter the shape of the polyline after it has been added, you can call
Polyline.setPoints() and provide a new list of points for the polyline.
You can customize the appearance of the polyline both before adding it to the map and after it has been added to the map. See the section on customizing appearances below for further details.
Polyline events
By default, polylines are not clickable. You can enable and disable the
clickability by calling
Use an
OnPolylineClickListener to
listen to click events on a clickable polyline. To set this listener on the map,
When a user clicks on a polyline, you will receive an
onPolylineClick(Polyline) callback.
Polygon objects are similar to
objects in that they consist of a series of coordinates in an ordered
sequence. However, instead of being open-ended, polygons are designed to
define regions within a closed loop with the interior filled in.
You can add a
Polygon to the map in the same way as you add
Polyline. First create a
PolygonOptions object
and add some points to it. These points will form the outline of the polygon.
You then add the polygon to the map by calling
GoogleMap.addPolygon(PolygonOptions) which will
return a
Polygon object.
The following code snippet adds a rectangle to a map (note that since we have not defined a fill color, and the default fill color is transparent, this will appear exactly the same as the polyline from the snippet in the previous section):
// Instantiates a new Polygon object and adds points to define a rectangle
PolygonOptions rectOptions = new PolygonOptions()
.add(new LatLng(37.35, -122.0),
new LatLng(37.45, -122.0),
new LatLng(37.45, -122.2),
new LatLng(37.35, -122.2),
new LatLng(37.35, -122.0));
// Get back the mutable Polygon
Polygon polygon = myMap.addPolygon(rectOptions);
To alter the shape of the polygon after it has been added, you can call
Polygon.setPoints() and provide a new list of points for the outline
of the polygon.
You can customize the appearance of the polygon both before adding it to the map and after it has been added to the map. See the section on customizing appearances below for further details.
Polygon auto-completion
The Polygon in the example above consists of five coordinates, but notice that the first and last coordinates are the same location, which defines the loop. In practice, however, since polygons define closed areas, you don't need to define this last coordinate. If the last coordinate differs from the first, the API will automatically "close" the polygon by appending the first coordinate at the end of the sequence of coordinates.
The below two polygons are equivalent, and calling
polygon.getPoints() for each of them will return all 4 points.
Polygon polygon = map.addPolygon(new PolygonOptions()
.add(new LatLng(0, 0), new LatLng(0, 5), new LatLng(3, 5), new LatLng(0, 0))
Polygon polygon = map.addPolygon(new PolygonOptions()
.add(new LatLng(0, 0), new LatLng(0, 5), new LatLng(3, 5))
Create a hollow polygon
Multiple paths can be combined in a single
Polygon object to
create complex shapes, such as filled rings, or "donuts" (where polygonal
areas appear inside the polygon as "islands"). Complex shapes are always the
composition of multiple, simpler, paths.
Two paths must be defined in the same area. The larger of the two regions
defines the fill area, and is a simple polygon with no additional options.
Then, pass a second path to the
addHole() method. When the second, smaller
path is full enclosed by the larger path, it will appear as if a piece of the
polygon has been removed. If the hole intersects the outline of the polygon,
the polygon will be rendered without any fill.
The below snippet will create a single rectangle, with a smaller rectangular hole.
mMap.addPolygon(new PolygonOptions()
.add(new LatLng(0, 0), new LatLng(0, 5), new LatLng(3, 5), new LatLng(3, 0), new LatLng(0, 0))
.addHole(new LatLng(1, 1), new LatLng(1, 2), new LatLng(2, 2), new LatLng(2, 1), new LatLng(1, 1))
Polygon events
By default, polygons are not clickable. You can enable and disable the
clickability by calling
Use an
OnPolygonClickListener to
listen to click events on a clickable polygon. To set this listener on the map,
When a user clicks on a polygon, you will receive an
onPolygonClick(Polygon) callback.
In addition to a generic
Polygon class, the Maps API also includes specific
classes for
Circle objects, to simplify their construction.
To construct a circle, you must specify the following two properties:
centeras a
radiusin meters.
A circle is then defined to be the set of all points on the Earth's surface
which are
radius meters away from the given
center. Because of how
the Mercator projection used by the Maps API renders a sphere on a flat surface,
this will appear as an almost perfect circle on the map when located near the
equator, and will appear increasingly non-circular (on the screen) as the
circle moves away from the equator.
The following code snippet adds a circle to the map by constructing a
CircleOptions object and calling
// Instantiates a new CircleOptions object and defines the center and radius
CircleOptions circleOptions = new CircleOptions()
.center(new LatLng(37.4, -122.1))
.radius(1000); // In meters
// Get back the mutable Circle
Circle circle = myMap.addCircle(circleOptions);
To alter the shape of the circle after it has been added, you can call
Circle.setRadius() or
Circle.setCenter() and provide new values.
You can customize the appearance of the circle both before adding it to the map and after it has been added to the map. See the section on customizing appearances below for further details.
Circle events
By default, circles are not clickable. You can enable and disable the
clickability by calling
GoogleMap.addCircle() with
CircleOptions.clickable(boolean), or by calling
Use an
OnCircleClickListener to
listen to click events on a clickable circle. To set this listener on the map,
When a user clicks on a circle, you will receive an
onCircleClick(Circle) callback, as shown in the following code sample:
public class MyActivity extends FragmentActivity
implements OnMapReadyCallback {
private GoogleMap mMap;
private Circle circle;
public void onMapReady(GoogleMap map) {
mMap = map;
circle = mMap.addCircle(new CircleOptions()
.center(new LatLng(37.4, -122.1))
.fillColor(Color.argb(128, 255, 0, 0))
map.setOnCircleClickListener(new OnCircleClickListener() {
public void onCircleClick(Circle circle) {
// Flip the r, g and b components of the circle's
// stroke color.
int strokeColor = circle.getStrokeColor() ^ 0x00ffffff;
Customizing appearances
You can alter the appearance of a shape both before it has been added to the map (by specifying the desired property on the options object) or after it has been added to the map. Getters are also exposed for all properties so that you can easily access the current state of the shape.
The following snippet adds a thick blue polyline with geodesic segments from Melbourne to Perth. The sections below will explain these properties in more detail.
Polyline line = map.addPolyline(new PolylineOptions()
.add(new LatLng(-37.81319, 144.96298), new LatLng(-31.95285, 115.85734))
Note: While most of these can be applied to any of the shapes described, some of the properties may not make sense for certain shapes (e.g., a Polyline can't have a fill color because it doesn't have an interior).
Stroke color
The stroke color is a 32-bit alpha-red-green-blue (ARGB) integer specifying the
opacity and color of the stroke of the shape. Set this property on the shape's
options object by calling
*Options.strokeColor() (or
PolylineOptions.color() in the case of a polyline). If unspecified, the
default stroke color is black (
After the shape has been added to the map, the stroke color may be accessed by
getStrokeColor() (or
getColor() for a polyline) and may be changed
by calling
setStrokeColor() (
setColor() for a polyline).
Fill color
Fill color only applies to polygons and circles. It does not apply to polylines as they do not have defined interiors. For a polygon, the regions inside its holes are not part of the interior of the polygon and will not be colored in if a fill color is set.
The fill color is a 32-bit alpha-red-green-blue (ARGB) integer specifying the
opacity and color of the interior of the shape. Set this property on the
shape's options object by calling
*Options.fillColor(). If unspecified, the
default stroke color is transparent (
After the shape has been added to the map, the fill color may be accessed by
getFillColor() and may be changed by calling
Stroke width
The width of the line stroke, as a float in pixels
(px). The width does not scale when the map is zoomed (i.e., a shape will have
the same stroke width at all zoom levels). Set this property on the shape's
option object by calling
*Options.strokeWidth() (or
for a polyline). If unspecified, the default stroke with is 10 pixels.
After the shape has been added to the map, the stroke width may be accessed by
getStrokeWidth() (or
getWidth() for a polyline) and may be changed
by calling
setStrokeWidth() (
setWidth() for a polyline).
Stroke pattern
The default stroke pattern is a solid line for polylines and for the outlines of
polygons and circles. You can specify a custom stroke pattern of
PatternItem objects, where each item is a dash, a dot, or a
The following sample sets the pattern for a polyline to a repeated sequence of a dot, followed by a gap of length 20 pixels, a dash of length 30 pixels, and another 20-pixel gap.
List<PatternItem> pattern = Arrays.<PatternItem>asList(
new Dot(), new Gap(20), new Dash(30), new Gap(20));
The pattern repeats along the line, starting with the first pattern item at the first vertex specified for the shape.
Joint types
For polylines and the outlines of polygons, you can specify a bevel or round
JointType to replace the default fixed miter joint type.
The following sample applies a round joint type to a polyline:
The joint type affects the internal bends in the line. If the line has a stroke pattern that includes dashes, the joint type also applies when a dash straddles a joint. Joint types do not affect dots, as they are always circular.
Line caps
You can specify a
Cap style for each end of a polyline. The options
are butt (default), square, round, or a custom bitmap.
Set the style in
PolylineOptions.startCap and
PolylineOptions.endCap, or use the
appropriate getter and setter methods.
The following snippet specifies a round cap at the start of a polyline.
mPolyline.setStartCap(new RoundCap());
The following snippet specifies a custom bitmap for the end cap:
new CustomCap(BitmapDescriptorFactory.fromResource(R.drawable.arrow),
When you use a custom bitmap, you should specify a reference stroke width in pixels. The API scales the bitmap accordingly. The reference stroke width is the stroke width that you used when designing the bitmap image for the cap, at the original dimension of the image. The default reference stroke width is 10 pixels. Hint: To determine the reference stroke width, open your bitmap image at 100% zoom in an image editor, and plot the desired width of the line stroke relative to the image.
If you use
to create the bitmap, make sure you use a density-independent resource
Geodesic segments
The geodesic setting only applies to polylines and polygons. It does not apply to circles because they are not defined as a collection of segments.
The geodesic setting determines how the line segments between consecutive vertices of the polyline/polygon are drawn. Geodesic segments are those that follow the shortest path along the Earth's surface (a sphere) and often appear as curved lines on a map with a Mercator projection. Non-geodesic segments are drawn as straight lines on the map.
Set this property on the shape's option object by calling
*Options.geodesic() where
true indicates the segments should be drawn as
geodesics and
false indicates the segments should be drawn as straight lines.
If unspecified, the default is non-geodesic segments (
After the shape has been added to the map, the geodesic setting may be accessed
by calling
isGeodesic() and may be changed by calling
The z-index specifies the stack order of this shape, relative to other overlays (other shapes, ground overlays and tile overlays) on the map. An overlay with a high z-index is drawn above overlays with lower z-indexes. Two overlays with the same z-index are drawn in an arbitrary order.
Note that markers are always drawn above other overlays, regardless of the z-index of the other overlays.
Set this property on the shape's options object by calling
If unspecified, the default z-index is
0. After the shape has been added to
the map, the z-index may be accessed by
getZIndex() and may be changed by calling
The visibility specifies whether the shape should be drawn on the map, where
true indicates it should be drawn and
false indicates it should not. It
allows you to temporarily not display a shape on the map. To permanently
remove shape from the map, call
remove() on that shape.
Set this property on the shape's options object by calling
*Options.visible(). If unspecified, the default visibility is
After the shape has been added to the map, the visibility may be accessed by
isVisible() and may be changed by calling
Associate data with a shape
You can store an arbitrary data object with a polyline, polygon or circle
using the shape's
setTag() method, and retrieve the object using
For example, call
Polyline.setTag() to store a data
object with a polyline, and call
Polyline.getTag() to
retrieve the data object.
The code below defines an arbitrary tag (
A) for the specified polyline:
private GoogleMap mMap;
Polyline polyline = mMap.addPolyline((new PolylineOptions())
.add(new LatLng(-35.016, 143.321),
new LatLng(-34.747, 145.592),
new LatLng(-34.364, 147.891),
new LatLng(-33.501, 150.217),
new LatLng(-32.306, 149.248),
new LatLng(-32.491, 147.309)));
Here are some examples of scenarios when it's useful to store and retrieve data with shapes:
- Your app may cater for different types of shapes, and you want to treat them differently when the user clicks them.
- You may be interfacing with a system that has unique record identifiers, where the shapes represent specific records in that system.
- The shape data may indicate a priority to determine the z-index for the shape.


text:
My HB: Community Login
Hathaway Brown School students, parents, faculty, alumnae, coaches and board members may access special areas of this website by logging in below. Login information about CGC international programs can be accessed through the Haiku parent Portal page
|Students and Staff:
|HB email address
|Current last name & four-digit class year. Ex.: Capers1986
Browser Cookie ProblemIt appears your browser is blocking cookies from this site. This means you will most likely have difficulty logging in and maintaining a user session. Please check your browser settings to enable cookie support before proceeding.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Show off your Alaska state pride a "Initials" state word art print.
This Alaska state word art is both a reminder of the place you call home, and a sleek, modern decor feature sure to add an elegant touch to any gallery wall.
Each of our art prints use the highest-quality inks on thick, archival paper so you can feel good about framing this in your living room or in the office.
Paper options for this Alaska Word Art Print - "Initials":
Fine Art Cotton Paper:250 gsm cotton rag, museum quality, archival inks
Made of pressed cotton and recycled paper fibers, this luxuriously thick paper features a subtle, natural texture and holds inks well for a rich color saturation.
Pearlized Luster Paper:180 gsm paper, vibrant color contrast, pearlized semi-gloss finish, archival inks
Our classic paper finish is perfect for framing and offers a smooth and luminous finish with a high color contrast.
Each Alaska Word Art Print - "Initials" is made to order and printed just for you! We do this both to help the environment by producing only what we need and to ensure that you receive a brand new, high-quality art print.
We aim to ship orders within 2-3 business days. Please allow an extra day for processing if ordering within two days of a holiday. We ship all orders via standard ground shipping. If you require quicker shipping, please email us and we'll happily arrange that for you.
Shipping is free on all art prints shipping to the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Flat $15 shipping to rest of world.
Delivery times:
US, UK and Canada: 2-5 business days / Rest of world: 10-21 business days
All of our art prints are insured and guaranteed. This means that any order lost, damaged or incorrectly printed will be replaced no questions asked.
We've been designing art and home decor since 2014. We are the original creators of the City Map Print and have hundreds of cities over the years. We continue to create art inspired by everyday-data that tells the story of your every day.LEARN MORE
We're all about patterns and highlighting the natural beauty of things that surround us everyday. From the natural patterns of a city's street grid to the colourful rings of a geode rock, we're turning these natural wonders into inspirational art for your home.
From California to Massachuetts.
From British Columbia to New Brunswick.
Our illustration prints are inspired by the iconic imagery of the things that make each province and state so unique.
Inspired by vintage stampings of botanicals including blossoming fruits and vibrant flowers.
Get inspired by the night sky above us and connect with your zodiac sign with our collection of all twelve signs.
Whether you're decorating a nursery, a kid's room or a classroom, we've turned each letter into an adorable alphabet collection.
Looking to add a splash of pattern and a pop of color? Look no further than our collection of prints taken from real life slices of geodes. The perfect balance of abstract beauty.
Contact our support team using the form and we'll get back to you shortly.
In the meantime, visit our FAQ Page for more information.


text:
Fast & Free Shipping
On selected products
Fast Turnaround Time
We specialize in urgent printing
Lowest Price Guarantee
We'll beat the price by 5%
Looking for affordable sticker printing in Denver. We are one of America's leading providers of sticker printing services. Not only can we produce at a lower cost compared to our competitors, we ensure our stickers are printed to the highest quality. If you need cheap stickers delivered to Denver or anywhere in US for that matter, Get a quote or simply give us a call on (516) 360-2772.Get a quote


text:
Jura Books is an anarchist bookshop, powered by volunteers and donations. We provide people in Sydney (and Australia-wide) access to anarchist and left libertarian information that isn't available at other bookshops - not even on special order. We also open the space to like-minded groups as a meeting, organising and working space. Our costs greatly outweigh our income. Each month we struggle to pay the bills.
You can help us to continue providing anarchist books and organising space by donating.
You can use PayPal or your credit card to donate to us - just click on the button below. But, because PayPal charges some fees, if you're going to donate less than about $10, its better for you to save your money or most of it will be lost in transaction fees. Or you can make a deposit directly into our bank account - see below for details.
And thankyou - we value every donation, however small or infrequent!
For Book purchases:
Bank Name: Bank Australia
Account Number: 12081782
Please record your name or the book title.
For DONATIONS:
Bank name: Bank Australia
Account name: Jura Donations
Account number: 12081783
Even better than a one-off donation is becoming a regular supporter. This will help us be sustainable over the long term. If you become a regular donor, you will receive a 20% discount on books and merchandise in the shop. Use the buttons below to become a regular Jura supporter through paypal, or set up a regular deposit through your own internet banking into the account above.
Become a Regular Jura Supporter for $10 a month:
Become a Passionate Jura Supporter for $20 a month:
Read more about some of the projects donors like you have made happen:
- 2009 Fundraising drive to own the Jura building
- 2011 Project to install community-funded solar power at Jura
- 2014 Fundraising appeal for Nigerian anarchist Sam Mbah


text:
Sarah Winters
Class of 2014
Major/Minor: Mathematics, Physics
Campus Involvement
- Peer Mentor
- Alpha Omicron Pi
- Previously an Honor Board member and a Resident Assistant
- Presidential Fellow
Hometown: Annapolis, MD
What do you do for a campus job or work study?
I am an office assistant in Campus Events and a tutor in the Qualitative Skills Center, as well as being a Peer Mentor.
Have you had any internship, research or study abroad experiences?
I interned with the U.S. Census Bureau during the summer of 2012, and I have volunteered as an assistant in Dr. Kehm's research lab during the spring of 2013. Two totally different experiences that have given me great insight into potential career fields.
What should every student do before they graduate?
Pass your swim test at the pool!! This gives you access to using the kayaks at the boathouse and exploring the wonderful Chester River.
What's it like living in Chestertown?
Chestertown is great! As a student who has had the opportunity to live in C-town over the summer, I can say it's one of the friendliest, quirkiest, and most laid back places. It's easy to overlook all of the town's potential, so make sure you take advantage of all it has to offer. The waterfront, local businesses, the Prince Theater, the farmers' market, and all of the delicious dining opportunities!


text:
While you endure the long wait for the next season of Game of Thrones, expand this image by Studio Incandescence and get lost exploring all the killings* in the series. But beware, if you're only watching the TV series, it contains spoilers from the books.
* Plus all the attempted assassinations, relations and people falsely accused of killing others. Fun!


text:
Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Studies
All faculty in the university are eligible to participate.
Professors: George W. Fair,
Karen J. Prager, Lawrence J. Redlinger
Associate Professor: Erin A. Smith
Senior Lecturers: Susan P. Chizeck, Dachang Cong, Jillian Duquaine-Watson, Elizabeth M. Salter, Tonja Wissinger
The Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Studies, leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, is designed for students who wish to continue their intellectual development within an interdisciplinary framework and for those with specialized training who wish to broaden their education. The objective of the program is to provide students the opportunity to develop an approach to topics and problems from the perspectives of more than one discipline and to develop a better understanding of many of the social, cultural, and scientific forces which affect the individual and society.
Admission Requirements
The University´s general admission requirements are discussed here.
For admission to the program, the student must have a bachelor´s degree from an accredited institution, with a grade average of B or better. A verbal plus quantitative GRE score of 1000 (or equivalent examination) is advisable based on our experience with student success in the program. All students not meeting the above criteria are considered on an individual basis. A student who has a deficit in either GRE score or grade point average may be conditionally admitted to the program.
Degree Requirements
The University´s general degree requirements are discussed here.
For the degree of Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, 36 hours of course work must be completed. These hours are distributed as follows:
Interdisciplinary Seminars (3 hours)
In the first year the student must complete an interdisciplinary seminar (MAIS 5300, 5301, 5307, 5330, 5331 or 5333). The seminars are designed to introduce students to graduate work and to give them experience in interdisciplinary approaches to subjects and problems.
Core Requirements (9 hours)
From the graduate courses offered in this catalog, the student selects, in consultation with the adviser, at least three hours each from at least two of the following areas: Humanities, which includes Aesthetic Studies, History of Ideas, and Studies in Literature; Natural Sciences and Mathematics, which includes courses in Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics, and selected courses in Science Education; Economic, Political and Policy Sciences, which includes courses in Public Affairs, Criminology, Economics, Geospatial Science, Public Policy & Political Economy, Political Science, and Sociology; Management, which includes Management and International Management Studies, Accounting, Information Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Management and Administrative Sciences, Finance and Healthcare Management.
Concentration (12 hours)
From the graduate courses offered in this catalog, the student selects, in consultation with the adviser, at least 12 additional hours of course work in one or two of the general areas listed above.
Electives (6 hours)
From the graduate courses offered in this catalog, the student selects, in consultation with the adviser, at least six semester hours of courses.
Capstone Seminar and Research Project (6 hours)
The seminar and project are the culmination of the student's program. The seminar includes readings in, and discussion of, interdisciplinary theory and preparation for the research project. Each student will develop a research topic which lends itself to an interdisciplinary approach. The topic should be sufficiently broad to draw upon knowledge and techniques gained throughout the program. To complete the project, students should synthesize and integrate information from various sources, utilizing different methodologies, and thus draw conclusions which present a new perspective on the topic as a result of this interdisciplinary approach.
Graduate Program in Interdisciplinary Studies
At the beginning of the degree program each student participates in a specially designed interdisciplinary seminar on topics related to the development of human beings and their world. At the end of the program, each student participates in a capstone seminar and completes an interdisciplinary research project. The remainder of the program is individually designed by the student, in consultation with the adviser, to meet particular personal interests and professional needs.


text:
Alright, alright.
Let the acting awards commence! Up first, the supporting actresses! Those ladies who did a great job, even though they didn't have the spotlight all of the time. They have a scene here, a scene there. But when it's said and done, you can't deny they're a big reason why you liked the movie so much.
Click through to see my nominees for Best Supporting Actress for 2011!!


text:
We asked Boulder-based author and journalist Michael Kodas to tell us what it's like on the ground during this horrific fire season. Kodas, who has toiled as a firefighter and is currently working on a book for Houghton, Mifflin, Harcourt about global wildfire management, recently wrote an investigative story for non-profit reporting agency I-News Network about the clash between development and fire on Colorado's Front Range.
By Michael Kodas
After weeks covering wildfires in Colorado, I took a Saturday off to climb in Rocky Mountain National Park. I was chatting with a couple rangers on Lumpy Ridge, when one of their radios started squawking.
"It's crowning," the radio called. "There are homes nearby."
Moments later one of the rangers took a call from his wife, who reported that a friend had just shown up at their house with an armload of whatever she could grab as she ran out of her own home, across the street from the fire.
The rangers raced out to help but, within a few hours, the fire destroyed 22 houses just outside the gates of the national park and less than half a mile from the Beaver Meadows Visitors Center.
The fire in Estes Park, however, pales compared to the Waldo Canyon fire, which broke out on the same day near Colorado Springs and immediately became the highest priority fire in the nation. Tuesday a shift in the winds on the fifth consecutive day of a record-breaking heat wave sent the flames from that blaze into the suburbs of Colorado Springs, destroying as many as 300 homes. At the other end of Colorado's Front Range, the High Park fire, which broke out two weeks before the Estes Park fire, has destroyed more than 250 homes and nearly 90,000 acres of timber. As I returned from visits to the devastation in Colorado Springs and Estes Park, a new blaze, the Flagstaff fire above Boulder, had sent a pre-evacuation notice to my own neighborhood.
There are many reasons for Colorado's epic fire season. For a century, firefighters have been extinguishing blazes in many forests, allowing them to grow unnaturally dense with fuel. Longer and more severe droughts desiccate those fuels earlier in the season, and this year's unusually thin snowpack is leaving high-elevation forests that rarely see fire tinder dry. The epic mountain-pine-beetle infestation, and other, less talked of pests like dwarf mistletoe are killing millions of trees, thereby adding more fuel to the fires.
"Our analysis shows that, between 2000 and 2010, more than 100,000 people moved into Colorado's most combustible woodlands. Today, more than one in five Coloradans, about 1 million people, live in the state's high-fire danger red zones."
But another species intruding into the forest—humans—is having an equally significant impact on the fire regime of the Rockies. During my reporting on Colorado's epic wildfire season, I worked with Burt Hubbard, an editor with the I-News Network, to compare Census data with Colorado's red zone map, which marks the state's most flammable forests. Our analysis shows that, between 2000 and 2010, more than 100,000 people moved into Colorado's most combustible woodlands. Today, more than one in five Coloradans, about 1 million people, live in the state's high-fire danger red zones. One in four of the state's homes are located in those areas. In Colorado, the population living in high fire danger areas has risen from about 750,000 in 1990 to 1.1 million, and the number of homes in the red zones has grown from about 370,000 to 560,000. Almost one in six new Colorado residents faces high wildfire risk.
See more pictures of devastating wildfires in Colorado and around the globe.
In fact, according to Headwaters Economics in Bozeman, Montana, Colorado has five counties—Boulder, La Plata, Gilpin, Summit and Douglas—among the 20 with the most-developed wildland urban interfaces, or WUI—communities bordering fire-prone forests—in the West. In the Rocky Mountains, the state has the highest proportion of developed private land bordering public forests—21 percent—and, that rate of development is leading to increasing wildfire costs. Wildfires nationwide cost the federal government up to $3 billion annually—nearly half of the Forest Service's budget and twice what they cost at the time of the Hayman Fire in 2002.
"This $3 billion is just the tip of the iceberg," said Ray Rasker, the executive director of Headwaters.
During the past 20 years, Colorado has also seen a marked increase in the number of wildfires and the amount of land burning. In the 1960s, Colorado averaged about 460 fires each year on state and private land that burned about 8,000 acres annually, according to Colorado State Forest Service records. By the 1990s, the annual averages were 1,800 fires burning 22,000 acres. In the past decade, those averages rose to 2,500 fires a year burning nearly 100,000 acres. A study in 2006 showed that between 1987 and 2003, the west had four times as many wildfires burning six times the amount of land as during the previous 16 years.
With Colorado experiencing the worst weather conditions for wildfire since the Hayman burn, foresters and firefighters alike fear this summer could bring more catastrophic blazes to the red zone population. This year's drought is not yet as severe or widespread as 2002's, but the area that's most affected is the higher elevation timber country, which has the potential for large, catastrophic fires.
"The trends have been very similar (to 2002)," said Tim Mathewson, Fire Meteorologist for the Bureau of Land Management's Rocky Mountain Coordination Center in Lakewood. "By May we were below 10 percent of normal snowpack… Our timber country is very susceptible to fire this year."
Those high-elevation forests are also facing some of the greatest increases in population. Tania Schoennagel, a University of Colorado geography professor and a researcher at the Institute of Arctic and Alpine Research, recently studied how current development trends are affecting wildfire risk. The research showed that areas zoned for future development are at even greater wildfire risk.
Earlier developments in the Colorado's red zones were generally at lower elevation with more widely spaced trees and less steep terrain. Forests there, if excess fire suppression didn't let them to grow unnaturally thick, tend to burn along the ground with low intensity. If those forests are restored to their historic density and health, homeowners there are likely to again confront less-intense fires.
But new developments in the red zone are increasingly at elevations above 8,000 feet in forests often dominated by lodgepole pine, which tend to burn in "stand-reducing" crown fires on steep slopes and in chimney-like canyons—terrain that magnifies the intensity of fires. Topographic maps show that all of the homes destroyed in the deadly Lower North Fork fire last March were at elevations between 8,000 and 8,500 feet.
"As you move up in elevation you get … very dense forests—those lodgepole pine forests," Shoennagel said. "Characteristic of those are these high severity fires that happen very infrequently and burn through the treetops. They're very difficult to fight."
The increase in population drives some of the increase in wildfire. Most of the fire suppression that has allowed the fuel to build up in the forest, making this year's mega-fires almost inevitable, is done to protect homes, communities and infrastructure in the forest. Each fire that's suppressed leaves fuel in the forest that accumulates to feed more intense fires later. Today forests that only burned in lightning sparked fires are more often experiencing blazes started by people. Last March the Lower North Fork fire grew from a prescribed burn on coarsely chipped timber that was intended to prevent a more serious fire but ended up jumping its containment, destroying more than 20 homes and killing three people.
The FBI is investigating the cause of the devastating Waldo Canyon Fire. Target shooters have started several fires in Utah. A camp stove that blew over in the wind ignited one of the fires that have plagued Fort Collins, Colorado, this summer. And the day after the Estes Park fire broke out, a car tire blew out on Colorado's eastern plains, sending sparks from the wheel rim into dry grasses beside the road. Within hours the Last Chance fire that those sparks ignited grew into Colorado's fourth largest fire in history.
You can read Kodas' I-News story, "Red Zone: Colorado's Growing Wildfire Danger," on the I-News website.


text:
At Patterson Intellectual Property Law we understand the value of ingenuity. We've committed ourselves to being the intellectual property leader when it comes to technical expertise and breadth of knowledge.Learn More
Latest News
The Patterson Difference
About The Firm
As a mid-sized firm able to handle large cases, Patterson Intellectual Property Law gives extensive attention to your needs and the uniqueness of each intellectual property case. We take a unique, intellectual approach that your IP protection requires.Learn More
Our Skills
Our shareholders and associates have all earned technical degrees and have experience in technical fields prior to their legal education. Patterson Intellectual Property Law has the unique combination of experience and value-added performance to give unique attention to unique ideas.Learn More


text:
Buyers of smartphones, tablets and MP3 players must pay a levy of up to ¬5 (US$6.5) in the Netherlands as of January 2013 to compensate for loss of income to the music and film industries caused by private copying, the Dutch ministry of Security and Justice announced on Thursday.
That constitutes a small price increase compared to plans in other European countries.
The Dutch cabinet planned to replace the current private copying levy as of January 2013 to replace it with a new system that is better adapted to technological developments. However, this plan was rejected by the parliament, leaving the cabinet no choice to introduce a new private copying levy, the ministry said.
"European rules determine that authors are entitled to fair compensation for damage caused by a member state that allows home copies," the ministry of Justice wrote. To keep complying with this regulation, it is necessary to add new devices to the levy list for the period of one year, pending further decisions on a better system.
The home copying system in the Netherlands has been frozen since 2008, making it impossible to add new devices to the list, which includes blank audio and video tapes, MiniDiscs and blank DVD-Rs and CD-Rs.
In the new system, iPads and other tablets with a storage capacity over 8GB will become ¬5 more expensive as will smartphones with more than 16GB and HDD recorders with over 160GB of storage. All PCs and laptops also will have a ¬5 levy. Tablets, smartphones and HDD recorders with less capacity will cost an additional ¬2.50.
Audio and video players with over 2GB storage become ¬2 more expensive and prices of external HDD Drives will rise ¬1. The lowest levies are for DVDs and CD-Rs: ¬0.03 per disc.
"Levies on analogue audio and video cassettes and MiniDiscs will disappear because they are hardly used in practice. Also, memory cards, USB sticks and game consoles with a hard drive are excluded from the system because these objects are only used to a small degree (less than 10 percent) for private copies," the ministry said.
E-readers are also excluded because the Dutch organization SONT, which advised the ministry on the levies, said private copying on e-readers at the moment is "still marginal," according to Fred Teeven, State Secretary for the Ministry of Security and Justice.
There are "dramatic differences" between European countries in the methodology used for identifying devices on which to impose levies, setting tariffs and allocating beneficiaries of the levy, concluded professor Martin Kretschmer of Bournemouth University in the U.K. in a 2011 study titled Private Copying and Fair Compensation that was commissioned by U.K's Intellectual Property Office (IPO).
There were levies on blank media in 22 E.U. countries, while 18 countries had a levy on MP3 players, 12 had levies on printers and four on PCs at the time the study was published. Revenues per capita from the levies varied between ¬0.02 in Romania and ¬2.6 in France, according to the study. "The distribution of levy revenues to recording artists is less than ¬0.01 per album," wrote Kretschmer.
Another difference between European countries is "fair compensation" per electronic device. While the Netherlands calculated that a ¬5 levy on tablets with more than 8GB storage should be sufficient, France reached a different conclusion.
According to French media reports, representatives of rights holders in September proposed to increase the levy on 64GB tablets from the current ¬12 to over ¬51 per device. Levies on 32GB tablets would be increased to almost ¬26 and under the same proposal, prices of 16GB tablets would be increased by almost ¬13 per device. Prices of smartphones could also be affected, with levies being increased to almost ¬13 for a 16GB smartphone and ¬32 for a 64GB smartphone.
Fees on memory cards and hard drives would also increase significantly. Opponents have called the proposal "ridiculous".
The proposed levy increases will be submitted for a vote by the French commission for private copying, which will have to determine if the proposed new levies are acceptable.
Loek is Amsterdam Correspondent and covers online privacy, intellectual property, open-source and online payment issues for the IDG News Service. Follow him on Twitter at @loekessers or email tips and comments to email@example.com


text:
Patent Troll Mantra: Sue First, Ask Questions Later
from the that's-efficient deptWe've talked about Erich Spangenberg a few times on the blog before. He's become one of the more aggressive patent hoarders out there, buying up patents, putting them in one of a huge list of shell companies and suing everyone he can think of, especially Google, (oh, and his wife has focused on suing Google over questionable trademark issues as well...). Spangenberg has gotten into some trouble for shuffling patents around, even suing companies multiple times over the same patent, despite promises not to do so.
Law.com now has an article about a recent panel discussion that included Spangenberg, where he explained that it was always better to sue first, without first contacting a company about licensing or alerting them to the fact that you believed their products infringed. Why? Because he's afraid that if you contact them first, they'll sue for declaratory judgment, and that would suck, because those lawsuits won't take place in Spangenberg's favorite court in East Texas. Why does he like East Texas, by the way? Because the folks there just love handing out huge awards. While recent reports said that Florida may be more favorable in winning lawsuits, Spangenberg thinks they'll give lower awards:
"Unfortunately you have a buch of retirees [on Florida juries], so your award is going to be around a couple hundred grand,"At some point, isn't someone going to realize that folks like this are clearly abusing the legal system for profit, well outside of the intent of patent law? Just the fact that he admits he sues first before any sort of communication shows that he's abusing the system. There's no real interest in licensing, outside of licensing at the end of a lawsuit-shaped gun barrel. Of course, don't expect the current neutered attempt at patent reform to fix anything. When asked about it, Spangenberg correctly notes that it won't change anything.
Filed Under: erich spangenberg, lawsuits, patents


text:
It's the morning after the night before, and the camera pans down lustfully on Frankie's naked body as she lies in bed alone. Something tells us Jay probably isn't in the kitchen whipping them up some scrambled eggs.
She picks up her own camera looking for some visual reminders of last night's drunken debauchery and is presented with Shave-gate, Jay and general shame. She lingers over a close-up picture of herself – all running mascara and smeared lipstick and quite rightly decides that it's not one for Facebook. Instead, she deletes it and leaps out of bed. Frankie has what we call in Britain on a morning like this, "The Fear."
DS Murray admirers will right now be screen-grabbing like their very lives depend on it as the hot cop writhes around in bed, semi-naked, while Cat pleasures her downstairs.
The climax is so intense for the hot cop that when Cat comes back up for air, the DS is overridden with emotion.
Lee: Oh no, she didn't say it back. Sarah, she didn't say it back! *head in hands*
Sarah: This is not a great sign for Team Sam. *paces the room*
Understandably, DS Murray's face has a look of worried rejection all over it.


text:
A FORMER Catholic brother and pedophile, facing 252 child sex charges in Australia, has been arrested after returning to New Zealand from Sri Lanka.
Bernard Kevin McGrath, a former St John of God brother appeared in Christchurch District Court on Monday over a warrant to extradite him to Australia to face charges laid in Newcastle in June.
The news was greeted with relief by the family of an alleged Australian victim who had feared McGrath would not return, Fairfax Media reports.
"It's excellent news. This really is very good news and an enormous relief after all this time," said the father of an alleged victim who reported sexual abuse allegations to police two years ago.
"We had been very much relying on what the police had been telling us, and they had been saying the matter was under control so it is good to hear he is back in New Zealand and has already appeared in court."
McGrath, 65, was jailed for five years in New Zealand in 2006 for sexually abusing boys at Marylands School in Christchurch in the 1970s, and paroled in 2008.
He is alleged to have repeatedly raped, molested and abused dozens of young boys at church-run institutions in the Newcastle-Maitland diocese of NSW during the late 1970s and 1980s.
He was arrested on Friday after arriving in Christchurch from Sri Lanka.
Earlier in the year he flew to Sri Lanka, which does not have an extradition treaty with Australia, despite the new charges being laid.
His lawyer Phillip Allan told the court he had chosen to return to New Zealand rather than stay in Sri Lanka knowing he would be arrested upon his return, the Christchurch Court News website reports.
He was bailed on strict conditions, including a ban on contact on children aged under 16 and from coming within 100 metres of a school, despite opposition from the Crown.
His passport has been surrendered to police and he will reappear in court on December 17. – AAP


text:
… but only of this particular incarnation of the blog. Today, we're launching our new University of Manchester Careers Blog, combining the Postgraduate, Graduate, Undergraduate, International and Media blogs. All of these will continue to be updated as before, but now they'll all be in the same place, with one, easier-to-remember, url:
Each of the old blogs now has its own category on the new blog, so you can filter the content and just get the postgrad posts if you'd prefer (though I'd definitely recommend some of the other posts as well).
So far, I've written four posts which you can read on the new postgrad pages, including one with a TED talk which made my head explode with its implications. Any long-term readers, though, may spot that one of them is a recycled version of a post which is on here. I may do a bit more of that, given the natural turnover of postgrads, and the archive of still relevant material on this blog, which readers won't see if they only read the new blog. However, I'll make sure most of the content on the new blog is fresh – it'll be boring for all of us old lags otherwise!
I'll try and sort out the Feedburner feed and e-mail subscriptions as soon as possible. The new blog allows you to take a direct feed of either each of the categories or all of the posts. However, at the moment, you can only get all the posts emailed to you, so I'll stick with Feedburner, at least for email for the moment.
Please bear with me in case there's a slight delay in transferring feeds/emails. I foolishly decided to create this new one-blog-to-rule-them-all just before our busiest time of year – but that's how I started this blog, and look where it got us, 5 years and almost a quarter of a million page views later.
So, the blog is dead – long live the blog!


text:
Great design is a hallmark of DAF
The new premium exterior makes The New CF and XF the most attractive trucks on the road. And with the updated interior, drivers have an environment that makes their favourite truck even better.
Design features
New design features ensure the New CF and XF are the most eye-catching trucks on the road. They also contribute to excellent aerodynamics to enhance your transport efficiency.
New Sun Visor
The sun visor has a new design to optimise aerodynamics and includs a stylish element for great exterior appeal.
Redesigned DAF Logo
The DAF logo has been redesigned with chrome edges and an attractive alluminum-look, symbolising the trucks quality.
Grille Mesh
Mesh on the grille gives the truck a strong, appealing and modern look.
Lower Bumper Insert
For a high-end look, the lower bumper has an alu accent.
Practical Upper Panel
There's a large panel above the DAF logo so you can add your company name.
Great Welcome
A stylish DAF logo in the doorstep welcomes the XF driver in to the luxurious cab.


text:
Toggle navigation
Remember me
Law School Discussion
Applying to Law School
Law School Admissions
Major Study Advice
Pages: [
Major Study Advice
6 Replies
4562 Views
Major Study Advice
September 07, 2013, 11:52:53 PM »
Everything I have read about law school all says the major doesn't really matter as much as GPA/LSAT. I am in Military Intelligence in the Army and aspire to go to Law School here in Texas. I am currently a student at Wayland Baptist University and am about 1 year away from a B.S. Degree in Justice Administration. I have now however, an oppurtunity to change my major to a B.A.S. in Intelligence Operations. It will keep my GPA right at about the same, within a few hundredths of points around 3.7. Alot of the college credit is from Military Training rather than academia. Is this going to work against my favor and how are law schools likely to react to a major like Intelligence Operations? Law School I am considering are here in Texas, UH, UT, St Mary's, Baylor, South Texas College of Law.
Re: Major Study Advice
Reply #1 on:
September 08, 2013, 07:45:37 AM »
Not sure, but here are a few considerations:
1) You entrance will primarily be dependent on your LSAC reported GPA and your LSAT score. Soft factors, such as your major, will have an impact on your file, but not nearly as much as your numbers. I've read that law schools (at least the top schools) give ABOUT 1/3 weight to GPA, 1/3 to LSAT, and 1/3 to personal statement and other soft factors. If your numbers are borderline for a school, it will come down to how your soft factors rank with other applicants.
2) You will have to explain why you switched majors. This is not inherently bad, but note that if you do not explain it well, law schools could take it as a sign that you can't finish what you start, you may not finish law school, and thus you are risky to accept. So, if you do want to switch, have strong and defensible reasons for it.
3) The nice thing about unusual majors is that they are typically under-represented. The scary thing about unusual majors is that they are typically under-represented. Again, it will all depend on how you portray it. What about your coursework puts you in a unique and strong position to study and practice law?
4) If you maintain that GPA and your LSAT score is at or above a school's median... you are gold. If your LSAT is below a median, your only hope is on your soft factors and, more importantly, how you portray them.
Good luck!
Re: Major Study Advice
Reply #2 on:
September 08, 2013, 08:49:19 AM »
Most of Miami's advice is correct, but except for point 3 schools care very little about your personal statement/soft factors unless there is a tie breaker or your soft factors are so intriguing they could list it in some sort of marketing material i.e. you were a Congressman, NFL Quarterback, etc something that makes you look twice. Military experience is great and might give you a slight advantage, but again it all comes down to your GPA/LSAT.
So to answer your question whether your change your major or not will make little difference in the law school admissions process. It is entirely possible you may end up not going to law school or you may not like being a lawyer once your so in it so choose the major you are most interested.
If Military Intelligence is something you want to learn more about major in it. If you are enjoying your current degree finish up with that. Your major will have little to no impact on the law school admissions process.
To illustrate why it doesn't matter law schools receive approximately 4,000 applications and everyone is a college graduate smart, hard-working, motivated people, and all have solid GPA's from a variety of majors. If you work in Military Intelligence I imagine you review 1000's of pages of documents and do not read every page in detail you scan for what is important.
Law School Admissions is no different they look straight for the UGPA and LSAT score and if it is above their Median and you didn't submit a resume in crayon and were able to piece together a coherent personal statement your in.
If your below the Median they will scan to see if there is any headline material in your application i.e NFL QuarterBack, Congressman, etc. However, whether you majored in Military Intelligence or Justice Administration is not the type of headline material that will get your application back in the maybe pile.
The bottom line for law school admissions, law school and even when you become a practicing lawyer is do not over think everything. It is not that complicated, but I know as OL I read all the same books, researched, and more or less freaked myself out for nothing.
Bottom line is graduate with the major you are most interested in and get the best GPA you can. Then take the LSAT and submit your application. If you have a semester or two left of school throw in some fluff classes to boost your GPA like weightlifting, Frisbee golf, etc to get a few easy A's if your school offers that and it might give you slight bump, but nothing more. It sounds like you are on the right track with a solid 3.7 GPA next step is the LSAT. Once you have your real numbers you can apply to law school then get ready to learn about Proximate Cause in Palsgraff and Personal Jurisdiction in International Shoe.
Good luck and I am sure everything will work out.
Re: Major Study Advice
Reply #3 on:
September 10, 2013, 06:15:11 PM »
Thanks to the both of you for your advice. The only reason I wont go to law school would be that I could not get in. Getting the funds for college and law school was the whole reason I joined the service. My major has switched a couple of times based on the availability of curriculum from different universities. This switch, to help put things in perspective, is purely due to time constraints. I will ETS from the Army (get out and go home to Houston) in 17 months. The training I received in the Army has given me a lot of credits that will transfer to my university, which knock off two semesters worth of work. I want to finish College while in the service so I can focus purely on Law School when I get out. That is due to my age (32) and making the most use of the GI Bill and the Texas Hazlewood act. So it is really for convenience that I switch majors. But, I will say that all of the really good classes relevant to the JUAD major are not offered at the San Antonio Campus, so the curriculum is limited. Plus all of the classroom exposure relevant to the operations of the court room that would prep me for law school, I have already taken. The rest is criminology etc. I do know that there is relevant info in the other classes, but not as much as law and society, criminal law, etc.
Having said all of that I can come up with a much more "interesting" story if I need to, lol.
Re: Major Study Advice
Reply #4 on:
September 10, 2013, 09:39:15 PM »
If your from Houston and want to live there I think South Texas Law School might be a good choice if your interested in litigation. They are one of the best litigation schools out there and I competed in one of their trials and was very impressed with the school. Assuming you get a decent LSAT score and want to live in Houston I think it is a great option just an FYI.
As far as getting into law school all you need to do is graduate with a solid GPA and take the LSAT. The other factors really don't matter much and I am sure you will get everything done.
Good luck
Re: Major Study Advice
Reply #5 on:
September 11, 2013, 05:54:02 PM »
Thanks for the advice legend. I was leaning towards STCL for that very reason. However I am not above relocating if it can be worked out in order to go to Baylor; they also have a great litigation program I am told. I am interested in litigation, I want to be a prosecutor. STCL seemed to be the best fit for me based on all factors, but one must always keep options open. Thanks again Legend.
Re: Major Study Advice
Reply #6 on:
September 14, 2013, 11:34:25 AM »
Legend offers some solid advice
Also other than location you need to really look at costs of each school.
STCL for example is 27k per year
Baylor is 46k per year
Over 3 three years Baylor will be 57,000 more.
Additionally you may have a shot at getting a scholarship from South Texas.
You should also visit both Baylor and STCL or any other school you are interested and make sure it is a good fit. Schools are like companies or even military branches in your case.
Although I have never been in the military I imagine each branch has numerous similarities, but the Army has a different culture than the Navy and law schools have their own culture as well.
Good luck in your pursuit of a legal education.
Pages: [
Law School Discussion
Applying to Law School
Law School Admissions
Major Study Advice


text:
Share the message of adopting pets instead of shopping for them with this ultra comfy hooded sweatshirt.
- Unisex hoodie: A cozy, no-nonsense hoodie to keep you warm
- 50/50 cotton/poly fleece
- 9-ounces
- Air jet yarn for a soft, pill-resistant finish
- Two-Ply Hood
- Set in Sleeves with rib knit cuffs and waistband
- Front Pouch Pocket
- Normal wash, tumble dry low
- Imported; country of origin may vary
This product will be custom-made for your order by our partner TeeLaunch, therefore we do not accept returns or replacements unless there is a defect with the product. Please review our Returns & Exchanges policy.
TeeLaunch typically creates and ships your custom product within 5-6 business days. During peak shopping season of mid November to late December, orders may take up to 12 days after being placed to ship. This product may ship separately from other products in your order.


text:
This site is dedicated to the history of Central Contra Costa County, California, including the towns of Clayton, Martinez, andConcord,including the communities of Pacheco, Port Chicago, and Todos Santos, with a special emphasis on the former Town of Cowell.
Many thanks to the Mayor of CLAYCORD, who has graciously allowed me to raid his collection of historic photographs.
PRIVACY POLICY:Any tracking information is used solely to see where our visitors are coming from and will never be sold, given away, or used for any commercial purpose.
Copyright 2007-2013, All Rights ReservedEmail: email@example.com


text:
Interesting facts about Hyderabad
A stunning old city that is modernising rapidly, Hyderabad is a cosmopolitan city with much to offer. This unexpected Indian gem located in the south of the country has become known as both the 'City of Pearls', for its historic sites, and 'Cyberabad' for its status as a technological hub. Book your flights to Hyderabad with Cathay Pacific and relax on crafted reclining seats made for comfortable travel.
Things to Do in Hyderabad
Start your visit off by strolling the graceful and impressive Old City. This historic garden of attractions houses iconic buildings including the Charminar, with panoramic views of the city, and Macca Masjid, one of the oldest and biggest mosques in the city. For a break from exploring the endless treasures of the Old City, head to the New City for many museums and other entertainments, including the Archival Museum, the Birla Science Museum, and a zoo.
Travel tips for Hyderabad
The city has an excellent bus service, and a monthly pass allows unlimited bus travel. The local auto-rickshaw, or tuk tuk, service is great for moving around the city quickly. Wherever you're exploring, arrive in style and comfort when you fly to Hyderabad with Cathay Pacific today.
Plan ahead for your trip to Hyderabad
Best fares on flights found by others in the last 48 hours. (Please note that some fares may only apply when there are multiple travellers.)
Weather in HyderabadGenerated by: OpenWeatherMap.org
31 °CWednesday03/06/2020
32 °CThursday04/06/2020
33 °CFriday05/06/2020
35 °CSaturday06/06/2020
35 °CSunday07/06/2020
35 °CMonday08/06/2020
35 °CTuesday09/06/2020


text:
7-23-11 PNC Park
Allow me to preface this entry with some background information about today's batting practice.
1) There were a total of 3 home runs hit to left field… TOTAL
2) Only half of the Cardinals took batting practice, and it was the scrubs – only 3 righties in the entire two groups that did hit.
3) The sun was glaringly intense.
That being said, I would need some luck today.
Upon entering the stadium, there were no balls to be found in the left field bleachers, so I headed over to foul territory down the left field line. I regretted it almost immediately as I saw a large group of people near the Pirates dugout, so surely any ball that had been hit into the seats in foul ground was long gone. I searched anyway, and came up empty. When I was leaving to return to left field, a Pirates batter lined a foul ball that landed in the seats near me. I grabbed it for ball #1. How lucky.
As I said, the Pirates disappointed mightily in batting practice, hitting three home runs. One was over my head, bounced off of a railing and down to another ballhawk who was playing the front row.
The other two home runs should've been clean catches by me. The first tipped off of my glove as I battled the sun, and the second I completely lost and was caught by someone else two rows behind me.
At the end of batting practice, Heberto Andrade, bullpen catcher and PNC ballhawks' best friend (except mine, since he's seen me change shirts) accidentally over tossed a young couple with a baby in the front row. I was standing behind them and caught it, #2 on the day. Herbie motioned for me to give it away, so I did. He then whistled to the ballboy to throw him one more ball, which I was certain was for me, since I had just given the previous one away. Nope, he threw it to a group of random fans to my right. Here he is, walking towards the foul ground where I snagged ball #1:
The entire Cardinals first group was left handed. So there was really nothing to do until 5:30 except for wait for a glove trick opportunity, which wouldn't come because Jason Motte was behind a real ***. The highlight of this time period was when Nick Pelescak, frustrated that Motte ignored his polite request for a ball, started harrassing Motte. Every time Motte would misplay a ball he was heckled and called a bum. Motte kept glaring into the crowd, but whatever. There's nothing wrong with an opposing fan heckling a player tastefully – what made it funny was that Nick was in full Cardinals gear – heckling a Cardinals player.
Anyhow, at 5:30 I ran into center field to search for baseballs, as I noticed the ushers hadn't come out to take them all yet. I found ball #3 in the third row in center field, and ball #4 in section 139.
Ball #4 was rather important because it was #300 on the season.
A minute later, holding ball #3 and #4 in my hand, I made a clean catch of a home run here:
Not sure who hit it, but at 5:33, the Cardinals ran off of the field, cutting way short their BP. There was no Lance Berkman, no Matt Holliday, and no Albert Pujols.
I was really lucky to even come away with five.
The Pirates would go on to lose the game 9-1 as they threw this lineup out there:
3B Chase D'Arnaud .227
SS Ronny Cedeno .252, .311 on base percentage
2B Neil Walker
CF Andrew McCutchen
RF Steve Pearce
LF Matt Diaz .355 slugging, ZERO home runs from a corner outfield
1B Brandon Wood .217
C Michael McKenry .606 OPS
If you're not from Pittsburgh, you're obviously not impressed. The Pirates really need to get a bat, but at what price? I don't see Neal Huntingdon trading away any of our top prospects for what he sees as a 2 month rental player.
I'd really like to see Pedro Alvarez called up, and Carlos Pena (20 homers) traded for.
We'll see, the trade deadline is just a week away.
Game: 5 balls (2 hit, 1 thrown, 2 found)
Season: 301 balls (130 hit, 64 thrown, 70 device, 37 found)
Games: 56 games
Career: 1,423 balls
Attendance : 39,102 (sellout)


text: Samsung stylus, styli, needles listed by Samsung record player, turntable and phonograph model numbers. Please ensure that the cartridge on your record player has not been upgraded by the retailer or by the previous owner. If in doubt, please compare the image with the old stylus held close to your screen.


text:
flyboy254 wrote:Now that Shine's almost wrapped up, does this mean you'll be devoting your talents entirely to Cat Person, or is there anything else besides on the docket?
flyboy254 wrote:What did Stephen do to Alhambra?
flyboy254 wrote:Will D disappear, or will he finally be brought to justice?
flyboy254 wrote:What canonically happened in the US? The Vatican?
flyboy254 wrote:And also, I want to say thanks. This was an awesome and often hilarious series start to finish, with creative plot twists and hilarious sequences that, honestly, inspired me to dive deeper into my own projects and try to make my own mark. When you went for comedy, you hit comedy, and when you wanted drama, you hit drama. Few webcomics today can claim a legacy like this one can, and as devoted and genuine a fanbase.
Xuanwu wrote:Does Alucard make it back at the same time or earlier than in the original?
Does he come back with Schroedinger in tow, as implied in the manga?
Xuanwu wrote:Any plans to tackle Drifters?
Xuanwu wrote:Will you post remaining HellSING's, fanart, and other looks into your sketchbook even after the comic is done?
Xuanwu wrote:Any plans to "remaster" more of the early strips?
FelinaofL2 wrote:What were Jigen and Goemon doing during the attacks?
FelinaofL2 wrote:Do Calvin and Hobbes ever visit a certain petshop again, maybe when they're older?
FelinaofL2 wrote:Did Crowley's freakin' sweet car get totaled?
FelinaofL2 wrote:Does Angel!Penwood hang out with Angel!Arthur & his wife, maybe play cards or some such?
FelinaofL2 wrote:Will we get to see Angel!Bertie with his beloved Jeeves?
FelinaofL2 wrote:Is my theory that Timothy is a descendant of Milo Thatch & Kida complete crack? ( But good crack, I swear! It works! Somehow! *shot*)
SailorPtah wrote:The fez, on the other hand, will mysteriously disappear and never be seen again.
Xuanwu wrote:Are you going to show Jon and Stephen's wedding as part of Eagle of Hermes? How about Yomiko and Nenene?
Xuanwu wrote:Do the events of ROD TV still happen, or were they wiped from the time stream?
Xuanwu wrote:Where are the Doctors in all this?
Xuanwu wrote:Does Integra train Tim in the ways of Go Fish?
Xuanwu wrote:How many Ijin did Doc have left?
Xuanwu wrote:How many Millennium clones does Doc have in storage, ready to emerge and start the cycle over again?
Xuanwu wrote:Is the fangirl portal closed forever?
Xuanwu wrote:Does Heinkel ever find love again?
Xuanwu wrote:What's Heinkel's attitude toward Japanese futa hentai?
flyboy254 wrote:Since the world has now ripped away the masquerade, does this mean mankind will finally start hunting the creatures that have treated them as prey for so long en masse, in any official capacity?
Xuanwu wrote:What network is the first to have a vampire/ghoul/werewolf reality TV show, possibly with former members of Millennium?
Did the vampire attack of 1999 lead to the same national security measures as happened post-9/11 (Homeland Security, TSA, Patriot Act, etc.)?
Does 9/11 still happen? What about the London Bus Bombings?
How were Africa, the Middle East, India, and mainland China affected? (Feel free to answer each separately as needed.)
Do the events of the 1999 attack cause any major shifts in global power due to the rebuilding effort?
flyboy254 wrote:What was Ireland's reaction to the attack? The RIRA's reaction?
Xuanwu wrote:Where's the next Eurekon?
Who gets "Catholic of the Year" at the Catholicon after the attack?
Xuanwu wrote:Whatever happened to Miss Clavel?
Xuanwu wrote:What are the Dokusensha's new priorities? Will Nenene still be recruited to write the ultimate novel? (Joker had nothing to do with that scheme.)
Xuanwu wrote:Does Calvin ever end up working for Annie as a beta-tester?
Xuanwu wrote:Now that Mamoru is dead and Usagi and Seiya are getting married, what will their kid be like?
Xuanwu wrote:We saw Ace and Sara Jane, but how did the 1999 attack affect the young lives of Rose Tyler, Martha Jones, and Donna Noble?
How many vampires and ghouls did Captain Jack Harkness get to take out in Cardiff?
Xuanwu wrote:(I swear I'm only asking the questions I find interesting. I'm not just making stuff up to spam.)
Xuanwu wrote:How are Millennium's members doing in the Integra Circle of Hell? Does every Nazi she kill go there or just the big wigs (like the Major)?
Xuanwu wrote:Was Zorin really a lesbian in the Shine-verse or did Pip just think she was?
Xuanwu wrote:Now that Pip is part of Seras' body, does War interact with her as a gun spirit?
Xuanwu wrote:When do we get to hear War tell the Major's story about how Millennium started?
Xuanwu wrote:Will we get to see the "Actual Armageddon" (Sailor Moon/Good Omens/etc.) promised in that timeline you posted?
Kazokuhouou wrote:Is Kim from Eagle of Hermes in any way related to Yumiko?
Kazokuhouou wrote:Are there pacifist/benign vampire sects hiding, and did any fight against Millenium?
Kazokuhouou wrote:Will vampires and humans ever be able to coexist?
Kazokuhouou wrote:Since it doesn't look like you'll ever show it, will you give us a summary of the Sherlock Holmes/Pet Shop of Horrors story Integra passed up in favor of 'Isn't That a Little Bit Dangerous, Jeeves?'?
Kazokuhouou wrote:Will you draw the Major singing Springtime for Hitler, just for the lulz?
flyboy254 wrote:On it! *Goes to lyric*
EDIT: *Skids back in* Original or remake?
Return to And Shine Heaven Now
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 0 guests


text: Seller: ancient_house (322) 99.3%, Location: ON, Ships to: Worldwide, Item: 163258407226 UP for Auction… Fine Authentic Large Antique Egyptian Pharaoh Mask Bust Figure.....Date:17th Century Private collection....ONE OF A KIND. DIMENSIONS: + 15 x 11.5 x 5 cm (6" x 4.5" x 2" Inches).+ 837 grams in weight. CONDITION: + Intact in original condition, No repairs or restoration Terms of Sale: + All items are %100 guaranteed to be authentic antiques + We only Accept PayPal + If you have questions about a specific auction please contact us at least 24 hours before the auction ends so we have enough time to reply. Shipping: + ALL items are packed and shipped with utmost care. + Buyer is responsible for shipping and handling costs as stated in the auction unless 'FREE SHIPPING' is indicated. + Insurance is included in any shipping costs/quotes. Returns: + ANCIENTHOUSE fully guarantees your satisfaction with each and every purchase. Items are always described to the best of our ability, and we guarantee our descriptions to be as accurate as possible. Upon receipt of your item if you are dissatisfied for any reason please contact us and return it within 5 days in the same condition in which it was sold for a full 'no questions asked' refund excluding shipping fees. Authenticity: + All items listed by ANCIENTHOUSE have been legally acquired from Legitimate Sources, Antique shops and Private collectors in Egypt.+ Bid with confidence! We guarantee your full satisfaction with every sale. About US: + We only sell Quality, Fine Arts, Antiquities & Very Unique items…You won't be disappointed. + ANCIENTHOUSE have been involved in antique trading since 1965. Contact US: + Feel free to Contact us with any questions before bidding. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's FREE Counter Condition: Intact in Excellent condition, No repairs or restoration, Material: Stone, Provenance: Private Collection


text:
Administrators Group Opposes Arming Teachers – School Sentinel Sponsor Defends Bill
PIERRE - The executive director of a group opposing a new law in South Dakota that allows teachers and school personnel to be armed says the measure fails to address key issues.
Rob Monson is the executive director of School Administrators of South Dakota. He says the so-called school sentinels bill fails to look at school building safety, mental health and fire and emergency response.
He says the organization was hoping the legislature would look at doing a more comprehensive study of school safety and "not sort of jump right into arming people in our schools and thinking that is the answer to it all."
South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard signed the measure into law Friday. It's the first of its kind since the deadly school shooting in December in Newtown, Conn.
The sponsor of a bill says the school shooting in Connecticut was not the reason for the bill.
Rep. Scott Craig says he started working with federal law enforcement officials on the so-called school sentinels bill in early November. He says the December shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn., "only affirmed the rightness of this bill."
Scott, a Republican from Rapid City, says the measure does not force teachers to carry a gun.
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
Follow @CoolestRadiator
Member Login
Forgot Password?
Security Code:
View Shopping Cart
0 items
in your cart
About Us
Advanced Search
Contact Us
Search for:
Heavy Duty Products
(Truck Tractor and Bus)
Truck & Bus
Speciality & Generator
Search for:
Automotive and light truck
(Car and Light Truck)
Am General
American Motors
Land Rover
Customer Testimonials
Perfect Fit
I received my radiator the next day and it fit perfectly in my 1991 Jeep. I would recommend you to anyone.
Testimonial by:
Gerald W. of Merchantville, NJ
Easy as pie
I ordered a copper/brass radiator to replace my original radiator and it was really easy to install. Given my lack of experience with radiator installation, that speaks for itself. Thanks you all and I'll be calling if I ever need a radiator again.
Testimonial by:
Richard S. of Philadelphia, PA
Great Response
Thanks for the prompt response, package made it here in one day. Keep up the good work, I will tell all my buddies to go to your company for their radiator needs. Thanks again
Testimonial by:
Ken R. of San Antonio, TX
Great Customer Service
With customer service like yours I'll be sure to spread the word on your excellent prices and fast response.
Testimonial by:
Russell S. of South Lake Tahoe, CA
You Rock!
You guys friggin' ROCK! I ordered via your web site on Monday after 5 pm and the radiator showed up Wednesday before 3 pm. Less than 48 hours from order to delivery and the best packing job I've ever seen. Thanks for your outstanding service and a great price.
Testimonial by:
Brian K. of Milford, MI
Super Fast Shipping
This is the first time I have done business with this company. My questions and concerns were properly addressed and the part was shipped no more than 3 hrs. after the order was placed.
Testimonial by:
Bill HICKMAN of Deerfield, Mo
Perfect Fit (10 Stars)
I just want to say that the Radiator I bought fit perfectly. Super fast delivery! Ordered Monday, on my doorstep Friday, perfect fit.So all around I am very happy. THANKS !!
Testimonial by:
Dezsoe Der of Osahawa, Ontario Canada
Great Quality
I recently received a replacement radiator for my Lexus SC300. Your product was Lexus OEM quality at less than half the price. An exact replacement, which says alot for a fairly limited production vehicle. Thanks for the fast shipping and great service.
Testimonial by:
R. Ryles of Niceville, FL
Perfect Fit
Fast delivery, great price and a perfect fit. Can't ask for more than that.
Testimonial by:
John G. of Fredericktown Ohio
Tracking Update
I have even better news! My radiator was delivered the morning after my order was made! By the time I received this notice I already had it installed. Thank you very much. Great service!!
Testimonial by:
Fred W of Fremont, CA
Motor Home Radiator
I found Coolest Radiator to be so detail oriented the employes to be the best at responding to e mails I will be sending all my business to them and telling all my friends about them I have never had such a positive experience Thank you so much.
Testimonial by:
Pam of Colbert Washington
Once again the best service and the fastest delivery
I have purchased my second radiador from coolist radiador and i was shocked when my door bell rang 3 days after ordering and the radiator was here. I had to call to make sure it was my order. The man I spoke to was great I love dealing with you guys. I will for sure send anyone that needs a radiator to you, as a matter of fact I am headed to Napa today and they will get the info I know one of the workers and he works on lots of cars, so he will for sure spread the word. Thank you so very much. Pam
Testimonial by:
Pam of Colbert, Wa
Fantastic Service
You guys and gals ROCK!!!! Great prices, easy ordering & paying and Super "Beam me up Scotty" shipping. You can't find a better place than this place. Will be telling others. Thanks ALL and keep it up. Melissa
Testimonial by:
Melissa B. of Steger, IL
USA Baby
I was pleased to find a USA based company to buy from. Several other sites are obviously foreign and I just didn't want to go that route. Plus, Coolest Radiator said they could ship immediately and they did. They had the radiator in Corpus Christi and I got it Fed Ex the next day. Unbelievable how fast. These guys have it together and you don't have to deal with a foreign entity to get a good price.
Testimonial by:
Josh of Texas
Thank You!
Thank you. I must say I am impressed with your service! I know many folks around here who work on their own cars, and you can bet I�ll let them know about your service. Your shipping was super fast, you had a great price and you have been great to work with.
Testimonial by:
A. LaSavio of Ione, CA
Thank You
Simply outstanding! Your web site, customer service, product quality, staff, prices... I could go on and on. My transaction was simple, delivery was next day and the fit of the product could not have been better. Keep this up and I will never shop anywhere else!
Testimonial by:
Brian H. of Springfield, OH
Running Cool Finally
Thank you for the prompt service it keeps the vette at 180 not 240. I will continue to do business with you, thanks again.
Testimonial by:
Dan C. of Jackson, MI
Perfect Fit
I just want to say that the Radiator I bought fit perfectly. It went in so easy, and fast, around 30 min I was done. And the cost was the lowest I could find. So all around I am very happy. THANKS
Testimonial by:
Steve L. of San Diego, CA
Good at What They Do
Fast!!!! Courteous, and very good at what they do. I will continue to do business with them in the future. Thanks
Testimonial by:
Myrtle Beach Trolley of Little River, SC
Perfect Fit
I appreciate the very fast response to my request of a radiator for my 1969 Dodge Dart and the fast shipping. it arrived in two days and fit and bolted right in. thanks again, PERFECT FIT !
Testimonial by:
wayne pritchard of sarnia canada
You Get What You Pay For
Tried to save a few bucks by purchasing from Discount Radiators, Discount Auto Radiators and others. They said my radiator was "in stock" and ready for shipment....untrue! Apparently they are simply brokers and are basically owned by the same people. If you try calling their customer service.....the recording will sound real professional.....and then they tell you that there are "twenty" calls ahead of you! Feel like waiting an hour to get an ambiguous answer from someone who can hardly speak English and who probably doesn't know a radiator from a radish! I canceled the order after five days because it was shipped or even in stock.....then I stumbled across Coolest Radiator. John took my order and I received a high quality unit in less than 24 hours. He was very helpful and competent. Don't waste your time trying to save a few bucks. Coolest Radiator has very competitive pricing and extremely good service.
Testimonial by:
Barry E. of Pismo Beach, CA
Right Radiator!
I ordered a radiator from you guys yesterday, and I recieved it today. Well, it is already installed in my truck. I didn't have to do any modifications at all. Before I found you guys I went through 5 radiators that didn't fit. Talk about aggrevation. So thankyou for making life easier. I'll be sure to tell people about your business.
Testimonial by:
Jim DeAmiches of Medina, OH
Super Service
I ordered a radiator from you guys and it arrived the very next day and you never charged me for shipping. That is exceptional service indeed. Keep it up.
Testimonial by:
Chelsea R. of Cincinnatti, OH
Happy Customer
Good product and price . Very good customer service. What more can you ask for!
Testimonial by:
Terry of Caliifornia
Excellent Customer Service
I would like to commend your Customer Service Representative for his assistance on a recent radiator purchase from CoolestRadiator.com. The radiator required some additional parts to fit my application for a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. The transmission and oil cooler fittings required a different size than the oem currently installed. He helped me sort this out and had the correct fittings sent to me immediately. It was a pleasure working with the CSR who proved both knowledgeable and professional in facilitating my situation. I am a Quality Manager and it's this type of exemplary service that will keep you in business and afford you 'repeat customers'.
Testimonial by:
Judson Boulineau of Stapleton, GA
Your sales associate was a great help. He was the only person I spoke to on all the online companies that knew what he was talking about. I will call your company anytime I need a radiator and I will send anyone who asks if I know a good place to get one. Thanks again!!!!!
Testimonial by:
Butch Messer of san diego,cal
Excellent Service
I just thought I'd drop you a quick line to say thanks for the excellent service! The radiator arrived here on Friday (which you may know) nicely packed and looking terrific. We've now fitted it in the car with no problems... it fitted like a glove, which I guess you also would have known! Couldn't believe how quickly it arrived here, so thanks again, I'll definitely be recommending your services to others!
Testimonial by:
Steve I. of Lavenay, Pays De La Loire, France
Good Experience
Good experience ordering on line from you. Good price. I had tried many local parts place and dealers and could not find the core anywhere until I found your web site.
Testimonial by:
Donald Taylor of Milton, Delaware
Verry Happy
I was pleasently suprised when my order arrived within two days of order. It was safely packaged and no damage in shipment.
Testimonial by:
Carey David of Thibodaux, LA
sales guy was helpful. Got item identified and ordered quickly. One thing I wish you would do is to make it more apparent on your web site that you are USA owned and operated. Alot of your web based competition is foreign, I think, as when I called them, strong middle east accents. Their web sites look good and don't make it clear that they are foreign based/owned/operated. I really do not want to deal with any of those guys, so after I had called 3 of them, I came back to google and went to each site again, looking for what I thought might be a USA based company. When I looked at your site, it wasn't obvious, but I did have a feeling that you were and so I called. Your sales guys was tops and we got the order done, but I really wish you would make it alot more apparent, online, that you are USA based. Makes it a no brainer to not call the other sites.
Testimonial by:
rody of texas
I probably called/emailed 30 different places trying to find a radiator. We needed a radiator to fit in our 1988 Volvo L70 loader, 27" x 32". Nobody could help us find one or even tell us where we might try to look. I called radiator specialists and Volvo specialists, and nothing! I continued searching online and calling different places, and then finally, came across coolestradiator.com. The phone rang probably 2 times and I got an actual person to talk to! The representative, Nick, asked what I was looking for. After I told him, he was definitely determined to find what we needed, and he DID find one! He told us we would get it in a couple days, which was great, but then it was delivered the NEXT DAY! We made a couple small adjustments to the frame and it went right in the loader and it's back and running! The loader is VITAL to our company and without Nick, it would have took weeks to get that thing and probably would have cost twice as much! Thank you so much!
Testimonial by:
Liz and Ted of Sonora, CA
The Best
CoolestRadiator.com is the best. Really appreciate your kind and fast service. God Bless and Have a great day.
Testimonial by:
Walter E. Boyle of Alamogordo NM
Great Job
Thanks for doing a great job on getting the right part to me over night. Keep up the good work. I will pass your company on to my friends, that you have it all going for you. Thanks Again.
Testimonial by:
John C. of Tuckerton, NJ
Fantastic Service
I just wanted to say thank you for your prompt service. I ordered my radiator late Monday evening with some help from one of your customer service representatives. The product shipped on Tuesday and I received the radiator in perfect condition on Wednesday morning. I had it installed Thursday morning with no problems. A perfect fit. Thanks again. It has been a pleasure doing business with you. This is one of the best online purchase experiences I've ever had. You have my confidence!
Testimonial by:
Nicholas B. of Dayton, OH
Great Job & Good Quality
I had problems finding Mopar/Valeo on the local market for my Chryseler Concorde. CoolestRadiator.com offered a reasonable alternative. The radiator was delivered promptly and is of great quality, according to my service man. Thanks to the CR-team!
Testimonial by:
Victor S. of Moscow, Russia
Super fast
I ordered the radiator on December 15th and before I had a chance to check my e-mail for the tracking number, the radiator was already on my front porch AND in great condition. Outstanding work guys. I will most definitely be telling my friends about the work you all do.
Testimonial by:
Gregory O. of Denver, CO
Thank You
THANK YOU! Your sales department is outstanding. I recently placed an order over the phone. I needed a hard to find radiator, for an old truck. I was pleasantly surprised that you carried the proper part for my truck. I did not to have to wait on hold for a long period of time. I was not transferred to several different clueless salesmen. I was able to speak with someone who was knowledgeable about what he was selling and the correct applications!! I received my New radiator ON TIME, IN GREAT CONDITION and for a FAIR PRICE!!
Testimonial by:
Lisa Maria Silva of Cape Coral, FL
It is True!
I just wanted to let you know I really appreciate the fast delivery service. The radiator arrived in 1 day just like your other testimonials said and it was well packaged. I received it faster than you could update me with the tracking number. My poor overheating truck will thank you.
Testimonial by:
R. Shaw of Hanford, CA
As Described
Radiator fit as described. No modifications had to be done, thank you!
Testimonial by:
Roger Meyer of Greenwood, IN
Great Service
My radiator purchase was a great experience. It was a most reasonable price with free shipping. It arrived the following day as stated, and although it was damaged in transit, I received a perfect replacement the very next day. That's service ! ! ! !
Testimonial by:
Richard M of New Jersey
Satisfied Customer
I would like to thank ya'll for such great customer service, price and great product. I had a few questions about my order, they were answered very quickly, you had the best price I could find on a radiator for my truck, and prompt delivery. Thank you very much for all your hard work. I will recommend your company and products to everyone I know.
Testimonial by:
Mike P. of Midland, TX
Great service!
I thought I would shoot you guys an e-mail letting you know I received my new radiator and it dropped right in with no problems. Between the super fast service and quality of product, you have earned my repeat business... WAY TO GO GUYS!!
Testimonial by:
Jeremy H. of Flint, MI
Exceptional Service
WOW! exceptional service in working with me to obtain a heater core for a Cadillac Limo, in the rear heat/AC unit. This core is not listed in any catalog or literature I could find. On our third try one of your staff actually checked a core in stock and measured the inlet and outlet tube and the result is an exact fit!! Thanks many times over.
Testimonial by:
Ken M. of Lakin, KS
5 Stars
Radiator arrived quickly, great quality, even better prices, super fast shipping, will never order from the auto parts store again, saved enough to pay for new upper and lower hoses and clamps, customer for life.
Testimonial by:
Tim G. of Johnson, NE
Satisfied Customer!
I just wanted to say thank you for your excellent service and customer service. My husband is very happy with his new toy(radiator for the truck) and it sure came on time. Keep up your good work and congratulations!
Testimonial by:
Kenia J. of Toledo, OH
Thank you CoolestRadiator for making a bad situation GOOD. Your price was very favorable and the length of time to receive the radiator was just right (2 days). I was also able to get the exact OEM fit instead of having to settle for a "universal" fit. Thanks Again.
Testimonial by:
Greg Smith of Greensboro, N.C.
Good Service
The person who I spoke to was very knowledgeable and knew what I was looking for. He Directed me to the product I needed, and where to pick it up. Thanks for such a great experience with your company Thank you!
Testimonial by:
Larry Sarvis of Painesville, Oh.
Home Run
Just wanted to tell you that when I ordered the radiator core for my 1942 Oliver tractor I was very sceptical whether you could make this radiator since its a pretty rare tractor. When I recieved my radiator it was better than I could have imagined it was perfect! You guys knocked it out of the park I mean out of there!!
Testimonial by:
Gene Bailey of Amanda, OH
The Best Service and Quality
Super fast delivery! Ordered wednesday, on my doorstep Thursday, perfect fit. I have replaced a lot of radiators running a Body Shop but his is by far the best service and quality ever. Thanks again
Testimonial by:
Ken caudell of Kansas
Creek side farm
Very quickly got my order done
Testimonial by:
Mike Stotelmyer of Williamsport md
Super Fast
I received my radiator the next day. Wow, that was fast, and it looks great. I would reccomend you and your product to anyone and I will every chance I get. Keep up the great service.
Testimonial by:
Jim G. of Weatherford, TX
I want to thank you for your help. Everything went in place very easy.
Testimonial by:
Daniel L. of Park City, IL
Great Help
After looking all over the country, and getting no response from anyone, I finally was fortunate enough to talk with Nick. I could not find a radiator for my 1964 Pontiac GTO. The correct one did not fit for some reason. Nick found one that met the specifications I sent him. It took several e-mails but Nick came through for me. Thanks Nick. Greg
Testimonial by:
Greg Verbick of Bay Village, Ohio
Perfect Condition!
I own a radiator shop and recently received a radiator from you guys. I have never bought a radiator that didn't either arrive late or with fin damage, until now. It was in a superior condition and only took one day to get to me. Now, that's what you call good business.
Testimonial by:
Paul Q. of Fresno, CA
Perfect Transaction
Thanks for the great service, recieved my radiator in less than 24 hours. Your website with the picture was just like the radiator I needed. Exact down to all details. Will be giving your website to my brother who is in the auto repair business. His supplier could not supply information you did. Thanks again
Testimonial by:
David James of White Hall, AR
About Us
Automotive & Light Truck Products
Heavy Duty Products
Contact Us
Lifetime Warranty
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Track Order
Submit RGA
Automotive Parts
© 2009


text:
In his 15+ years of developing software, Eric Bruno has acted as technical advisor, chief architect, and led teams of developers. He can be contacted at www.ericbruno.com.
If you follow me on Twitter (@ericjbruno), you may have seen a recent Tweet where I mentioned going on a camping trip with more computing power than all of 1984. I was exaggerating of course, but let's examine just how close to reality that statement is.
I go camping with my family often (in a camper with water, electricity, AC, but only so-so wireless Internet access), so I like to bring a laptop to write at night (2.4GHtz Core 2 Duo with 4GB RAM). I load up my iPad with movies and books, so of course that comes along for the whole family to use (1GHtz ARM with 256M of RAM). I also have an iPhone 4 that has to come with me since it's my only cell phone (1GHtz ARM with 512MB RAM). At the time of that Tweet, I happened to be working on an article about netbook development with MeeGo, so I brought that along as well (1.6GHtz Atom with 1GB RAM). Finally, I keep a fitPC with Windows XP, and a wireless router, in the camper in case I need access to a real Windows computer (1.5GHtz Via with 512MB RAM) -- I connect and control it via VNC. All in all, an impressive array of technology if you consider the raw processing power, never mind the storage, graphics capability, communications, and sophisticated software each runs.
Storage alone, which has become a rather unimpressive statistic when discussing personal computers, is actually a staggering number. For instance, when I was attending university and studying computer science in the late 1980s to the early 1990s, my school had a network of HP 9000 series workstations running HP-UX. Although the Computer Science Department had access to these systems via X Windows and color monitors, the rest of the campus used them with green-screen terminals. The workstations were each disk-less, and instead accessed storage from a central server over the LAN. As you can imagine, hard drive space for the systems, and a college full of teachers and students (across all academics), was at a premium.
One day, out of curiosity, I asked the system administrator (via an email message to the almighty root) just how much hard-drive space there was for the system in total. When he responded with the staggering sum of 1GB, I was stunned at such a large amount; I couldn't conceive of that much storage space. As a matter of perspective, consider that today, I often email files to and from my iPhone that are of that size, and sometimes more. You'd have to be a true geek, having worked with computers in the "good old days" to really appreciate these numbers.
True Geeks of the Day
Today, the term "geek" can be considered a complement, and applies to more than a computer nerd. For instance, it's not uncommon to hear someone who's an expert in photography be referred to as a photography geek, which is a label that person can wear with pride. But it wasn't always that way. When I was in middle school and even high school, owning a home computer was not common, and certainly far from mainstream as it is today. (Often, still, I look around my office at awe at the array of desktops, laptops, and other computing devices I have at my fingertips, and remember a day long ago where owning one computer was a stretch.) I avoided looking or acting like a geek in any way, and didn't enjoy being referred to as one.
Back then, computers were not mainstream as they are today, and finding other people with one, and with the same interests -- i.e. programming -- was rare. In the early 1980s, my public library installed a number of TRS-80 computers for patrons to use. At the time, you could just walk up to one and begin to use it, if you knew how. I didn't, but I was hooked the minute I sat down in front of one and realized the potential of this mysterious device in front of me. In an instant, I appreciated the power of a computer, and as a teenager that day my career path was decided. It's amazing how just providing access to technology can have such a positive impact on a person.