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The Wall Street Journal reports on some new 3-D techniques being implemented by marketers and agencies:
Papa John's International, the U.S. Postal Service and General Electric have begun to incorporate "augmented reality," or AR — a technology that lets consumers interact with hologram-like images — into their marketing. One well-known example of AR: the yellow first-down lines in TV broadcasts of football games.
Starting in June, pizza chain Papa John's is affixing an AR image to the back of 30 million pizza boxes, for a rollout in coming weeks. Customers can visit a special Web site, hold the image up to a Webcam and use their keyboard to drive an animated, 3-D 1972 Camaro on the computer screen.
This week, the Postal Service will start running an ad campaign that touts a flat-rate shipping fee for its Priority Mail service. The online portion of the ad effort includes a "virtual box simulator" on the prioritymail.com site. The simulator allows consumers to hold an object, such as a cup or a book, in front of a Webcam and use the resulting 3-D image to determine the right size box for shipping the object.
There are both some very interesting, and silly, uses for this technology, but it sounds like in the right hands, it can be very cool. And it's one more reason creative people and media need to work together.


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When we first arrived in Oslo it was raining. It was dark, it was forbidding, and we were scared. The walk between the bus station and the hotel was a cold, wet march; the streets we walked through were intimidating, dark and steeped in menace. As we passed the train station, our pace quickened. We checked in to the hotel, poured a drink, and settled in for the night, wary of the holiday to come.
The next day was different. The next day was sunny. The next day showed us a city in bloom; a city with a smiling face; a city we would rush to come back to. This was the Oslo we were expecting.
Fast forward several years and nothing has changed: the city still has a smiling, welcoming face, only now it's had some work done. The Oslo I find myself in today is very much under construction, and work is going on everywhere. A whole new section of the city has been built by the waterfront: a set of buildings each more architecturally impossible than the last; before them the opera house.
The late evening light turns a milky blue as it casts across the gleaming white marble of the opera house. Designed to look like an iceberg, floating in the Oslofjord, the building is an attraction in itself: Tourists, families and groups of giggling teenagers come to promenade on its sloping roof.
However, is the city a victim of its own success? Oslo's streets are picture postcard perfect at every turn, except that a significant proportion of them are still under construction. The air fills with the grit of freshly cut stone. Dust bites at the skin and forces you to duck for cover behind your coat.
Oslo is a very young city for a city full of centuries-old buildings. Its current status is new: Less than a century ago the city was known as Christiania, named for a dead Danish king. A century before that it was effectively a provincial town in the United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway. A century before that Norway declared its independence from the Kingdom of Denmark. Their relationship had lasted four hundred years, during which time Oslo had only been used as a regional administration centre.
It makes Oslo's current pace of growth feel precarious, but the country has established its financial base prudently. Since North Sea oil was discovered, the wealth of Norway has easily eclipsed that of its neighbours, and former masters. Norway is now the second richest nation on the planet, with no debt and a booming sovereign wealth fund. It is strange to think, therefore, that many Norwegians still regard their country to be a poor, farming economy, rather than the world leader it truly is.
Some areas of Oslo are nicer to walk through than others. Some areas of any city are nicer to walk through than others. The area around the bus station feels threatening and dirty. Its low rents have made it a magnet for the new immigrant communities, but they are not the reason the area feels so out of sync with the rest of the city – low rents help immigrants, immigrants do not cause low rents.
Oppressive architecture, poor build quality and decaying infrastructure have led to the feeling of an area of crime. Unemployed men, hanging around in the streets, piles of rags and crying children, only add to the image of a no go area, but this is all very temporary. In the interval between my two visits the number of people on the streets has reduced rapidly; poor buildings have started to come down. Just because an area looks threatening to you does not mean that it is: your perception is not reality.
When I told people I was heading off on a trek across Norway, the words I heard most were "Cold" and "Expensive". They were half right: whenever I am in Norway I burn. Usually it's my scalp; it has burned to a crisp on each of my visits. A cheap tourist baseball cap to block out the sun cost me £20. One out of two isn't bad. A few drinks to ease the pain would be similar to our mortgage payments.
Water, on the other hand is abundant. I don't know of a single restaurant we ate in where we did not have access to fresh, clean, free water throughout our meal. It is often stated that tap water in the Nordic lands is of higher quality than any bottled water. The taps in our various apartments didn't come with infinitely long hoses, so we bought bottles to take out and about, refilling them every morning. I could gush for hours and hours about the water in Norway, or Iceland, but I won't.
We chose to stay in Frogner; a lovely neighbourhood of streets lined with knobbly trees, impressive buildings, bakeries selling indulgence, both sweet and savoury. From one of the windows I could see the royal palace. The city centre, sentrum, was only a short walk away. Closer still was the tram stop.
I could ride on trams all day long. There have actually been times when I have. I don't know what it is about a great tram network that just works for me. It's so much more satisfying than bus or light rail. Many of the trams in Oslo are as old as time, but they are regular and they cover the whole city and beyond. Far newer, the app for buying tickets is very friendly, and makes the whole experience a joy. Travelling with a small child, forever sick of walking, easy to use public transport is a god-send.
The tram to the harbour was off. We didn't expect that. It was the only tram journey we had taken the first time we were here, before we cottoned on to how useful they could be, and I was eager to recreate it. We wandered down from the National Theatre, and found ourselves in an odd area. The fountains were empty, and the road was closed. We sat in a dry fountain and watched children play.
From the harbour we made our way to Vulkan: to Mathallen. I have a thing for food halls, and this was one of the best I have been to. I had thought that it was a distance out of the sentrum, but it was two stops on the bus from Jernbanetorget (34 or 54; Biskop Gunnerus' gate stop. The stops covered by the name Jernbanetorget cover half of the city), taking us along the banks of the Akerselva.
A hall built in 1908 for Vulkan Iron, and located in achingly hip Grünerløkka, Mathallen feels like the epicentre of a regeneration of this formerly industrial area. Regeneration can only take hold if food is involved; people will travel for food, and people cement change. This area stands a decent chance. Every type of cuisine was there. We bought enough sushi to feed a far bigger family than ours, and took it to a bench on the bridge outside; water rushing beneath us, graffiti dripping gaily from the walls.

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I'm coming from a Java background here, and I've learned that in C++ it is possible to have both objects, and pointers to objects. For example, for a class called Cat:
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S8 Escape Travel CPAP Machine
Brand: ResMed
Category: Travel CPAP Machines
Designed for home use or travel, the S8 Escape is the standard CPAP machine in the S8 Series. It is very small and quiet. With the optional ResScan Data Card and built-in Patient Reminder System, it is also quite useful in managing your therapy and for tracking compliance.Back to Travel CPAP Machines


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New 2019 Chevrolet Malibu LT
Net Cost $26,520
Fall in love with the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu today! The 2019 Chevrolet Malibu is loaded with 1 USB port, 1st and 2nd row curtain head airbags, 4 Door, 4-wheel ABS Brakes, ABS and Driveline Traction Control, Anti-theft alarm system, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto mirroring, Audio controls on steering wheel, Audio system security, Automatic front air conditioning, Black grille w/chrome accents, Bluetooth wireless phone connectivity, Body-colored bumpers, Braking Assist, Bucket front seats, Cargo area light, Cargo tie downs, Center Console: Full with covered storage, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 System, Clock: In-radio display, Coil front spring, Coil rear spring, Compass, Cruise control, Cruise controls on steering wheel, Cupholders: Front and rear, Curb weight: 3;159 lbs, Dash trim: Cloth/metal-look, Daytime running lights, Diameter of tires: 17.0", Digital Audio Input, Door pockets: Driver and passenger, Door reinforcement: Side-impact door beam, Driver airbag, Driver and passenger heated-cushion; driver and passenger heated-seatback, Driver and passenger knee airbags, Dual front air conditioning zones, Dual illuminated vanity mirrors, Dusk sensing headlights, Electric power steering, Engine immobilizer, External temperature display, Floor mats: Carpet front and rear, Fold forward seatback rear seats, Four-wheel Independent Suspension, Front Head Room: 39.1", Front Hip Room: 54.1", Front Leg Room: 41.5", Front Shoulder Room: 58.5", Front Ventilated disc brakes, Front and rear reading lights, Front and rear suspension stabilizer bars, Fuel Capacity: 15.8 gal, Fuel Consumption: City: 29 mpg, Fuel Consumption: Highway: 36 mpg, Fuel Type: Regular unleaded, Halogen aero-composite headlights, Headlights off auto delay, Heated driver mirror, Heated passenger mirror, Independent front suspension classification, Independent rear suspension, Instrumentation: Low fuel level, Integrated roof antenna, Interior air filtration, Keyless ignition w/ push button start & keyless door entry, Left rear passenger door type: Conventional, Manual child safety locks, Manufacturer's 0-60mph acceleration time (seconds): 8.9 s, Max cargo capacity: 16 cu.ft, Metal-look center console trim, Metal-look door trim, Mobile hotspot internet access, Multi-link rear suspension, OnStar and Chevrolet connected services capable, One 12V DC power outlet, Overall Length: 194.2", Overall Width: 73.0", Overall height: 57.3", Overhead console: Mini, Passenger Airbag, Power remote driver mirror adjustment, Power remote passenger mirror adjustment, Power remote trunk release, Power windows, Premium cloth seat upholstery, Privacy glass: Light, Radio Data System, Rear Head Room: 37.5", Rear Hip Room: 53.4", Rear Leg Room: 38.1", Rear Shoulder Room: 57.1", Rear Stabilizer Bar: Regular, Rear View Camera, Rear bench, Rear center seatbelt: 3-point belt, Rear door type: Trunk, Rear seats center armrest, Regular front stabilizer bar, Remote activated exterior entry lights, Remote engine start, Remote power door locks, Right rear passenger door type: Conventional, Seatback storage: 2, Seatbelt pretensioners: Front, Side airbag, Silver aluminum rims, SiriusXM AM/FM/Satellite Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio(TM), Spare Tire Mount Location: Inside under cargo, Speed Sensitive Audio Volume Control, Stability control, Steel spare wheel rim, Strut front suspension, Suspension class: Regular, Tachometer, Tilt and telescopic steering wheel, Tire Pressure Monitoring System: Tire specific, Tires: Prefix: P, Tires: Profile: 55, Tires: Speed Rating: S, Tires: Width: 225 mm, Total Number of Speakers: 6, Transmission hill holder, Trip computer, Turbo, Type of tires: AS, Urethane shift knob trim, Urethane steering wheel trim, Variable intermittent front wipers, Vehicle Emissions: LEV II, Video Monitor Location: Front, Wheel Diameter: 17, Wheel Width: 8 and Wheelbase: 111.4". The 4 cylinder Northsky Blue Metallic car has a great balance of handling and speed.


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As part of the level 4 Built Environment field course to Construction Live, students were given the opportunity to drive and operate various types of plant on site, including dumper trucks, 360 excavators and telehandler forklifts. This was all carried out under the supervision of qualified instructors in safe conditions but gave the students a real insight into the skill necessary to operate this type of machinery effectively.
Monthly Archives: March 2018
Construction Live 2018
First Year Built Environment Students are at Bridgewater and Taunton College for the Construction Live Programme. They have taken part in bricklaying, carpentry, drainage, water supply works and steel fixing.
The students had the opportunity to drive plant, to fix a beam and block floor and to build brick walls with lime mortars.
This challenging programme enables them to apply some of their theoretical skills into practice.
Women in Property award presentation
On Monday the 19th of February I gave my presentation to the judging panel for the Women in Property (WiP) awards, having been nominated by Dr Hannah Wood, head of Building Surveying at the University of Brighton. The judging day for the South East region was held at Bouygues Head Quarters in Waterloo, myself and two other students from my university caught up in the lobby before my presentation.
ICE – Balfour Beatty Student Innovator of the Year winner
Sarah Teliani is showing the way for women in engineering after winning a national award.
Celebrating International Women's Day 2018
To mark International Women's Day in 2018 we are celebrating the achievements of just some of the academics working here at Brighton.
Our Women of Impact web feature demonstrates how our academic staff are achieving great things, working on the complex challenges facing society, educating and inspiring the next generation and making an impact in communities. The varied and diverse career journeys illustrate the huge range of talent that we welcome at the University of Brighton.
From civil engineering and construction read these profiles
Dr Heidi Burgess – Managing Flood Risk
Dr Heidi Burgess, a Chartered Civil Engineer, brings together different disciplines to reduce flood risk as climate changes is causing more people to be at risk from flood events.
Della Madgwick – A Passion for Housing
Della graduated from university with a degree in Civil Engineering and went on to forge a long career as a professional in the Built Environment. She has presented research at COBRA, the world's leading annual construction building and real estate conference, and has recently been appointed as Chair of the Subject Area Review for the Built Environment at the University.
CIOB Bright Futures Challenge – The Final
In February 2018 a team of student from the Built Environment subject area took part in the regional heats of the CIOB Brighton Futures Challenge, where they came thirds overall, securing them a place in the final. The Final was held last week at the Ballymore head offices and Wardian site, Canary Wharf, London. Despite the snowy conditions we made it to site on time so were able to look around the area at all of the ongoing construction work.
The final consisted of a site visit around the Wardian site, a residential-led development under construction from Eco World-Ballymore and designed by architect firm Glenn Howells. The scheme consists of two skyscrapers , upon completion, expected to be in 2019, Wardian London will be one of the tallest residential developments in London and the United Kingdom. Once the site visit was complete, students were given 90 minutes to prepare a 10 minute presentation analysing the use of prefabrication on the project and identifying where they could make improvements, this was then presented to the project team and CIOB representatives.
The Brighton team were commended for their presentation and came second in the overall competition, narrowly missing out on the top prize. Overall it was a really enjoyable day and the team made lots of connections with industry professionals.
The Brighton team consisted of Building Surveying graduate and MSc Town Planning student Tavis Stringer and Project Management for Construction undergraduate students Rhys Hooks and Dafydd Rees (in final year), and Taka Musimurimwa (in second year).
BBC Sussex interview about global competition
BrightNest project leader Ruoyu Jin talks to BBC Sussex about our exciting plans to build living a house from recycled and sustainable materials for global Solar Decathlon competition.
From the Waste House to the Living House…
…Brighton chosen for sustainable house build
The University of Brighton has been chosen to compete in a global competition to design and build a house using new technologies and reclaimed materials.
Brighton is the only UK university to be shortlisted in the U.S. Department of Energy's biennial 'Solar Decathlon Europe' contest which challenges teams of students and staff to combine innovation, market potential, and efficiency.


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10 best compact cameras in 2016
The term' compact camera' used to mean cameras small enough to fit in a pocket, but the definition has grown a lot bigger (as have a lot of the cameras).
These days, a 'compact camera' is taken to mean one that doesn't take interchangeable lenses. It can mean a camera which is actually small enough to put in your pocket, but it can also include big, DSLR-style bridge cameras, and powerful, high-end cameras for enthusiasts.
So we've rounded up our ten favorite compact cameras of all types. There are cameras here for every type of user, from novice to expert, and for every price point. We rate them not just for their picture quality or photographic features, but also their value for money, design and usability.
If you need a bit more help figuring out what kind of camera you need, then read this article: What camera should I buy?
Or if you already know what kind of camera you want, then check out our more specific compact camera guides:
Otherwise, keep reading to find out which are the best compact cameras on the market right now, and why.
1. Panasonic LX100
A compact masterpiece, with a big sensor, classic controls and a viewfinder
Sensor: Micro Four Thirds, 12.8MP | Lens: 24-75mm, f/1.7-2.8 | Monitor: 3-inch, 921K dots | Viewfinder: Yes | Continuous shooting: 11fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Expert
Keen photographers usually go for a DSLR or a compact system camera, but they also want something that will slip in a pocket for those days when the big camera needs to stay at home. Usually, that means putting up with a smaller sensor – but not this time. Somehow, Panasonic has shoehorned a CSC-sized Micro Four Thirds sensor into a compact camera body. Not only that, it's added an aperture ring on the lens, a shutter speed dial on the top AND an electronic viewfinder. It has a specially-designed super-compact wide-aperture lens and it can shoot 4K too. The LX100 was expensive when it was launched, but the price has fallen steadily, and this is still an amazing and unique camera.
Read the full review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
2. Canon PowerShot G5 X
Canon's big-sensor high-end compact combines power and value
Sensor: 1-inch, 20.2Mp | Lens: 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 | Monitor: 3-inch articulating, 1,040K dots | Viewfinder: Electronic | Continuous shooting: 5.9fps | Movies: 1080p | User level: Intermediate/expert
The arrival of new 1-inch sensors has transformed the high-end compact camera market, allowing makers to get closer to DSLR quality but still keep the cameras small. The Canon G5 X is a brilliant example – it might look like a DSLR (it has an electronic viewfinder), but it's a lot smaller. The image quality is great, the external controls will be popular with enthusiasts and the lens has a good maximum aperture across its zoom range, which is great for low-light photography and blurring backgrounds.
Read the full review: Canon PowerShot G5 X
3. Panasonic FZ1000
The FZ1000 combines a bridge camera zoom with a big 1-inch sensor
Sensor: 1-inch, 20.1 megapixels | Lens: 25-400mm, f/2.8-4 | Monitor: 3-inch articulating, 921K dots |Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 12fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Intermediate
This trend towards bigger sensors shows up in the Panasonic FZ1000 too. Bridge cameras are very popular because they offer a colossal zoom range at a modest cost. To design a big zoom, though, the makers have to use a tiny sensor – and here Panasonic took the wise choice to sacrifice zoom range for better quality. Like the Canon G5 X, the Panasonic FZ1000 uses a 1-inch sensor, and while the zoom tops out at 400mm equivalent, which is relatively short for a bridge camera, that's still plenty for all but the most extreme everyday use. We love the FZ1000 because it delivers both image quality and zoom range – and the price is pretty competitive now too.
Read the full review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000
4. Sony RX10
Hard to categorise and easily overlooked, the RX10 has a brilliant lens and a big sensor
Sensor: 1-inch CMOS, 20.2MP | Lens: 24-200mm, f/2.8 | Monitor: 3-inch tilting, 1440K dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 10fps | Movies: 1080 | User level: Intermediate/Expert
We like the Sony RX10 for the same reason we love the Panasonic FZ1000 – it combines a big zoom range with a bigger-than-usual sensor. DSLR and mirrorless camera owners might sneer at a 1-inch sensor, but it's much bigger than the sensors used in regular compact cameras and bridge cameras and this has a big impact on picture quality. The problem for the RX10 is that its 8.3x zoom range is too short for it to be considered a 'bridge' camera so people don't know how to categorize it. But that 24-200mm lens is remarkable – its constant f/2.8 maximum aperture is unheard of in a compact camera with this kind of zoom range. And yes, we know there is a RX10 II out now, but it adds high-speed tech which makes it a LOT more expensive. While you can still get it, the original RX10 is our top tip.
Read the full review: Sony RX10
5. Sony RX100 IV
Sony's super-high speed sensor tech is brilliant but pricey
Sensor: 1-inch, 20Mp | Lens: 24-80mm f/1.8-2.8 | Monitor: 3-inch tilting, 1,229K dots | Viewfinder: Electronic | Continuous shooting: 6fps | Movies: 4K | User level: Expert
Sony uses this new 1-inch sensor size again in its highly popular RX100 camera series. These are powerful but highly pocketable cameras with the controls and image quality demanded by enthusiasts. The RX100 IV goes a step further, though, with a new 'stacked' sensor design for high-speed data capture. This means it can shoot 4K video, amazing 40x slow motion and 16fps in continuous burst mode. Unfortunately, this does impact on the price, which is why the RX100 IV isn't higher up our list.
Read the full review: Sony RX100 IV
6. Panasonic TZ70/ZS50
If you need a big zoom without the big budget, you need a travel camera
Sensor: 1/2.3-inch CMOS, 12.1 | Lens: 24-720mm, f/3.3-6.4 | Monitor: 3-inch, 1040K dots |Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 10fps | Movies: 1080 | User level: Basic/Intermediate
Big-sensor bridge cameras are all well and good, but they're hardly pocket-sized. And while a high-end compact gives you great picture quality and professional controls, you don't get much of a zoom range. And both are pretty expensive options if you just want a do-it-all camera to take on vacation. This has led to a big market in versatile 'travel', or 'long-zoom' compacts. Panasonic kicked off this whole camera genre with its TZ-series, and these are still the best. The TZ70 has a 30x zoom and some remarkably powerful features, including full manual exposure modes, the ability to shoot raw files and even an electronic viewfinder. The small sensor is a necessary evil for this type of camera, but the quality is fine for casual use. Panasonic has announced two new models – the TZ80 and TZ100, but we haven't reviewed those yet, and in the meantime the TZ70's price has dropped to very tempting levels.
Read the full review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ70
7. Fuji X100T
Fuji made its reputation with this fabulous retro-themed high-end compact
Sensor: APS-C X-Trans, 16.3MP | Lens: 35mm, f/2 | Monitor: 3-inch, 1040K dots | Viewfinder: Hybrid optical/EVF | Continuous shooting: 6fps | Movies: 1080 | User level: Expert
At the opposite end of the scale to the Panasonic TZ60 travel camera is the Fuji 100T. It's a beauty both to look and and to use, but it's not for everyone! It's a relatively large, retro-styled camera with a fixed focal length 35mm equivalent f/2.0 lens, and designed for photographers who hanker after the weighty feel and manual external controls of traditional 35mm rangefinder cameras. It's a relatively specialised camera you'll use for a certain type of subject (street photography, for example) and most owners are likely to have other cameras too. The original X100 revived Fuji's fortunes and gave its rivals the jolt they needed to develop their own classically-designed cameras.
Read the full review: Fuji X100T
8. Fuji X30
A camera for enthusiasts, blending power, performance and affordability
Sensor: 2/3-inch X-Trans, 12MP | Lens: 28-112mm, f/2.0-2.8 | Monitor: 3-inch tilting, 920K dots |Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 12fps | Movies: 1080 | User level: Intermediate/Expert
We also rate this smaller X30, also from Fuji, which proves you don't have to pay a fortune for a top-quality high-end compact camera. We like the Canon G5 X, Sony RX100 and other cameras with 1-inch sensors, but the Fuji X30 also scores heavily, and for two reasons: it's very good value for money for what it delivers – especially at current prices – and the 2/3-inch Fuji X-Trans sensor punches well above its weight, with excellent film simulation modes, dynamic range expansion and shadow/highlight contrast control. The X30 is nicely made, too, with a solid-feeling body, traditional manual zoom ring and a very good electronic viewfinder.
Read the full review: Fuji X30
9. Canon SX60 HS
A massive 65x zoom makes this bridge camera a good all-rounder
Sensor: 1/2.3-inch back-illuminated CMOS, 16.1MP | Lens: 21-1365mm, f/3.4-6.5 | Monitor: 3-inch articulating, 922K dots | Viewfinder: EVF | Continuous shooting: 6.4fps | Movies: 1080 | User level: Basic/Intermediate
Having complained at the top of our list that regular bridge cameras use small sensors that compromise the quality, we're still going to recommend the Canon SX60 HS. The Panasonic FZ1000 and Sony RX10 are big and expensive, and the Canon is much more manageable in both respects. In fact, at current prices it's a bit of a bargain. Its 1/2.3-inch sensor has a back-illuminated design for better light gathering, and while its 65x zoom has now been beaten by the 83x zoom on the Nikon P900, it's still right up there with the biggest on the market. You get an articulating LCD, full manual controls and the ability to shoot raw files, so the SX60 is about as good as regular bridge cameras get.
Read the full review: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
10. Sony W800
It's cheap, it's simple and it still gives you a 5x zoom
Sensor: 1/2.3-inch, 20.1MP | Lens: 26-130mm, f/3.2-6.4 | Monitor: 2.7-inch, 230K dots | Viewfinder: No | Continuous shooting: 0.5fps | Movies: 720 | User level: Basic
But lastly, if price is the biggest factor, then you can hardly do better than the Sony W800. At this end of the market you have to tread a careful line between 'cheap' and 'rubbish', and the W800 keeps you firmly on the side of 'cheap'. Its 20Mp 1/2.3-inch sensor and 5x zoom lens deliver perfectly satisfactory quality for a budget point-and-shoot camera, and both the build quality and the styling are a cut above what you might expect at this price. It's small, light, easy to use and gives you just enough manual control to cope with the occasional tricky situation.
Read the full review: Sony DSC-W800 compact camera
See also: Camera reviews, Best cheap camera, Best high-end compact, Best bridge camera, Best travel camera, Best waterproof camera


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A collection of reviews of films from off the beaten path; a travel guide for those who love the cinematic world and want more than the mainstream releases.
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
World of Tomorrow Episode 2: The Burden of Other People's Thoughts (2017)
The new installment has young Emily (prime) being visited by the older unhappy clone of herself Emily 6. 6 wants to give up all her memories and simply lose herself in the memories of her original so she begins to meld the two minds at which point things go wonderfully banana shaped.
If you've seen the first you know what to expect- a glorious off kilter exploration of everything that ping pongs off the musings of a little girl who is much too innocent to be bothered by what the adult version of herself is saying. Glimmers of hope are found and then intentionally lost again, memories are tasted. Sisters are lost and found. And some were in the middle of it all the profound nature of the universe is revealed...okay maybe not the universe but personal existence.
The images are stunning. While Hertzfeldt keeps his protagonists simple he creates backgrounds that inspire a true sense of awe and wonder. As each new landscape appeared I found myself mumbling under my breath about the wonder of it all.
Can Hertzfeldt continue the series and keep it as artistically and spiritually moving? I hope so. As it stand now he as created two films that make up one of the most profound films I've ever seen. The WORLD OF TOMORROW films are filmmaking at the highest level. Forget that they are animation or science fiction, this is simply cinema of the soul. If you go with Hertzfeldt and think about what he is showing us you will be changed not just your mind but as a person.
I have been changed.
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The population of Central Otago grew 1.4 percent over the ten years 2005 to 2015 compared to 1.0 per cent for New Zealand as a whole and 0.8 per cent for the Otago region. Lifestyle opportunities along with further service based growth are likely to be the main drivers that attract more new residents to the district.
The median income in Central Otago is $28,200, which is slightly lower that the median of $28,500 for all of New Zealand. The percentage of the Central Otago district population with an annual income of more than $60,000 is 23.3 per cent, compared with 26.7 per cent of people in New Zealand.
The Central Otago gender split is 50:50 male/female. The median age of 47.0 years for people in Central Otago district is considerably higher than the 38.0 years median for the country as a whole. This figure reflects the higher number of retired people, and the trend for young people to leave the area for training/education opportunities and overseas travel.
The majority of the Central Otago population belong to the European ethnic group with less than 15 per cent of residents of Maori and other ethnic origins.
At 75.3 percent the number of Central Otago district residents with formal qualifications is slightly less than the 79.1 per cent of people for New Zealand as a whole, which is typical for a semi-rural region. Up-skilling and further education is a priority for many of the community who take advantage of courses offered by the Cromwell Campus Otago Polytechnic and distance learning providers.
Central Otago people are more likely to be in a stable relationship with 59.6 per cent - 11 per cent more than that national average - married.


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Virgil Trucks
|Virgil Trucks
Trucks during his tenure with the Browns
April 26, 1917
Birmingham, Alabama
Died: March 23, 2013
(aged 95)
Calera, Alabama
|MLB debut
|September 27, 1941, for the Detroit Tigers
|Last MLB appearance
|September 26, 1958, for the New York Yankees
|MLB statistics
|Win–loss record
|Earned run average
|Career highlights and awards
Virgil Oliver "Fire" Trucks (April 26, 1917 – March 23, 2013) was a starting pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball. From 1941 through 1958, Trucks played for the Detroit Tigers (1941–1943, 1945–1952, 1956), St. Louis Browns (1953), Chicago White Sox (1953–1955), Kansas City Athletics (1958) and New York Yankees (1958). He batted and threw right-handed.
Trucks was a two-time All-Star and a two-time league leader in shutouts. In 1952, Trucks became the third major leaguer to throw two no-hitters in a season. He missed two seasons due to service in World War II. After his playing career, Trucks coached for several years in the major leagues. At the time of his death in March 2013, he had been one of the oldest living former major league players.
Career 1
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- Later life 2
Personal 3
- Death 3.1
- See also 4
- References 5
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A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Virgil "Fire" Trucks posted a 177–135 record with 1,534 strikeouts and a 3.39 ERA in 2,682.2 innings pitched over a 17-year career. The Detroit Tigers first signed him as an amateur in 1938. In his first minor league season, Trucks set a minor league record with 418 strikeouts. He also threw four minor league no-hitters. He debuted with the team in the fall of 1941.
Trucks missed two seasons due to military service in World War II and was discharged from the Navy less than two weeks before his start in the second game of the 1945 World Series. Because of the circumstances, the leagues waived the rule requiring players to have been on the team's roster by September 1 to qualify for post-season play. He defeated the Cubs in that game. The only other pitcher to win a post-season game without winning a regular season game is Chris Carpenter of the 2012 St. Louis Cardinals.
In 1949, Trucks was selected for the MLB All-Star Game and he led the league in shutouts and strikeouts. In 1952, despite a 5–19 record, Trucks became just the third major league pitcher to hurl two no-hitters in one season (two others have since matched the feat). He won both no-hitters by a score of 1-0, beating the Washington Senators on May 15 and the New York Yankees on August 25. In the 1953 season, Trucks recorded a 20-10 record, 149 strikeouts and a 2.93 ERA; he finished fifth in AL MVP voting. He had been traded early that season from the St. Louis Browns to the Chicago White Sox, becoming one of a small number of pitchers traded during a 20-win season. He earned his second All-Star distinction in 1954, a year in which he led the AL in shutouts for a second time.
After retiring as a player, Trucks joined the coaching staff of the Pittsburgh Pirates, winning the 1960 World Series with them against his old team, the Yankees. He continued coaching with the Pirates, then coached the Atlanta Braves and ended his MLB career with the Tigers in 1974.[2]
Later life
Trucks was inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame in 1974 and into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 1985.[1][2]
In the summer of 2012, Trucks was injured in a fall, but he made a recovery.[3]
Trucks was the uncle of Butch Trucks, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. Trucks' great nephew, Derek, is also a former member of the now-retired Allman Brothers Band and has a band with his wife, Susan Tedeschi, Tedeschi Trucks Band.[4] In addition, several of Trucks' other relatives are accomplished musicians.
Trucks died on March 23, 2013 at the age of 95 in Calera, Alabama.[5] He had been hospitalized with pneumonia shortly before his death. He is survived by his 5 children Jimmy Trucks ,Carolyn T Beckwith Virgil Trucks Jr , Darryl Trucks and Wendy Trucks [3]
See also
- Best pitching seasons by a Detroit Tiger
- 1945 Detroit Tigers season
- List of Major League Baseball strikeout champions
- List of Major League Baseball no-hitters
- ^ Baseball Think FactoryVirgil Trucks, 95, Threw Two No-Hitters in the Major Leagues,
- ^ Inductees: Michigan Sports Hall of Fame
- ^ a b Gage, Tom, Paul, Tony (March 24, 2013). "Virgil Trucks, Who Pitched Two Tigers No-hitters in 1952, Dies at 95". The Detroit News. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
- ^ DunlopTV - Derek Trucks - YouTube
- ^ Virgil Trucks, 95, threw two no-hitters in the major leagues - Worldnews.com
- Baseball Library
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference
Preceded by
Allie Reynolds
Carl Erskine
No-hitter pitcher
May 15, 1952
August 25, 1952
Succeeded by
Carl Erskine
Bobo Holloman
- 1917 births
- 2013 deaths
- American League All-Stars
- American League strikeout champions
- St. Louis Browns players
- Chicago White Sox players
- Detroit Tigers players
- Kansas City Athletics players
- New York Yankees players
- Major League Baseball pitchers
- Pittsburgh Pirates coaches
- Sportspeople from Birmingham, Alabama
- Baseball players from Alabama
- Andalusia Bulldogs players
- Alexandria Aces players
- Beaumont Exporters players
- Buffalo Bisons (minor league) players
- Miami Marlins (IL) players
- People from Calera, Alabama


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If you are staying at Caribou Highlands and want to go fat tire biking, the Superior Cycling Association is there to help. They are working hard to make this section of the North Shore a winter fat tire mecca.
"The Superior Cycling Association is kind of the go to cycling organization in the county," said Tim Kennedy of the Superior Cycling Association. "Last year we started opening trails at Pincushion Mountain for fat tire biking."
The group is working to fill this need because they know there is a demand. Fat tire biking is growing fast in popularity, especially in the winter. The idea behind fat tires is simple; build a bike with really wide tires. Now people can cruise down winter trails that they couldn't even bike at all before.
"There are so many more people who own fat bikes and know that winter riding is an alternative to putting the bike away for the winter," said Tim.
The Superior Cycling Association gets permission from the US Forestry Department when making these trails. Last year the Forestry Department gave them permission to groom some trails for fat tire biking. But, they wanted the group to ease into this new venture and keep things low profile.
"This last year we groomed about 8 km but we weren't really advertising it except through bike shops and word of mouth," said Tim. "This year we will promote through the visitor centers that the trails are there."
Besides the Pincushion Mountain endeavors, the association is working on adding many more miles to the sport of fat biking. They are currently working on a trail that will go from Cascade Lodge to Lutsen Ski Hill.
The Superior Cycling Association is about much more than just fat biking. They are working on building up to 120 miles of track in Cook County and they promote biking in general in the area. They just now have something to do in the winter.
The trails are not the only way to enjoy fat biking in the area, though probably this is the most accessible way of doing this. You can ride on city roads, where those big wide tires will help you when you hit a patch of ice or snow. Sometimes forest roads and logging roads are also suitable for fat biking. Occasionally, you can fat tire bike without any kind of manmade trails at all.
"Sometimes if the conditions are right and the snow firms up you can just go out anywhere," said Tim. "Last year when we had all those icy conditions the crust on the snow got really heavy and you could go anywhere. It was like concrete on the top of the snowpack. People were just riding through the woods."
What a rare treat that was to be able to go quickly into areas of the woods were people can't usually go. You could go these places with snowshoes, but you would cover much less ground. In a sense the whole forest became a super highway.
The secret to success of the fat tire bikes is similar to that of skis and snowshoes. When you are riding on ice and snow it is good to spread your weight onto a larger surface area.
"That is the nature of fat biking, with the wide tires and the low pressure you can do things that you normally wouldn't be able to do with a regular bike, " said Tim.
People who just plain love biking will enjoy not having to switch gears when winter comes. They can leave the rack on the car and keep peddling. As a cycling enthusiast, Tim's explanation for the popularity of fat bikes is simple.
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'How to be green? Many people have asked us this important question. It's really very simple and requires no expert knowledge or complex skills. Here's the answer. Consume less. Share more. Enjoy life.' Penny Kemp and Derek Wall
12 Nov 2008
Could Caroline Lucas and John McDonnell super glue themselves to Heathrow expansion plans?
The Economist this week have come out against Heathrow expansion and so of course has Caroline Lucas.
We need to get Caroline and London Green MEP re-elected next June to fight Heathrow and to launch a campaign of direct action if they go forward with the plans.
I also think we Greens should consider not standing against John McDonnell MP for Hayes and Harlington, I am a bit biased towards him given his varied good works, he is certainly prepared to take direct action against Heathrow expansion.
Perhaps he and Caroline could super glue themselves together in a show of solidarity...
The economic case for Heathrow looks doubtful with recession, a few politicians leading the charge by super glueing themselves to the project would push the costs up more...direct action could make building a new runway even less affordable.
The Economist notes:
The credit crunch will affect BAA too, in at least a couple of respects: it will cut the price Gatwick will fetch and make it much harder for the debt-laden airport operator to finance the future development of Heathrow. It may be years before investors are again willing to back big private-sector infrastructure projects.
12 November 2008 HEATHROW EXPANSION
Commenting ahead of the imminent decision by the Government on the expansion
of Heathrow Airport, MEP for the South East and Green Party Leader Dr Caroline Lucas said: "Any government which even thinks about giving the go-ahead to expansion at
Heathrow, and recommends massive growth for the unsustainable and highly polluting aviation sector, while at the same time a promising a hugereduction in carbon emissions by 2020, is quite simply living in a fantasy land. "The proposals for a third runway at Heathrow being debated by MPs should have been scrapped months ago. A new runway would lead to spiralling carbon dioxide emissions, unacceptable noise pollution for millions living in London and the South East and worsening air quality.
"Furthermore, at a time of global economic downturn and a reduction inflight sales, the economic benefits of expansion are in themselves highlyquestionable. A new runway at Heathrow does not make economic or environmental sense. "What we need is more investment in public transport and the strengtheningof high-speed rail links to the rest of Europe to reduce short haul flights."
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- Charlie Marks said...
I think you are right about John McDonnell. It would be foolish for the Green Party to stand against MPs who are, in effect, Greens in a differnt party.
If anything were to happen to the Labour Party in terms of backing even more reactionary laws and further attacking workers' rights and living standards (with the help of the Tories and Liberals!) the most likely party for Socialist Campaign Group MPs would be the Greens.
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- weggis said...
Some while back the local Labour Party cocked up and advertised a party meeting as a public meeting, including the issue of the campaign to save the local hospital and, I think, something to do with the deputy leadership elections. Harriet Harperson and John McDonnell were two of the speakers. He absolutely demolished her. And his leaflet could have been re-printed word for word as a Green Party leaflet. I spoke to him afterwards and suggested he join, but he just smiled.
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- Red Green Nick said...
Agree that we shouldn't stand aginst people who are essentially our fellow travellers.
Should of course be done on a local basis, but a bit of pragmatism and left unity will only help us in the long run.
Certainly reflects better on us than dodgy coalitions with Lib Dems or even Tories.
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Letting go of those things in which we love is never easy, but sometimes there is great power therein, see, without the Word and Spirit of God being saturated within, our hearts are most deceptive and will lead us into all sorts of sin.
Arrogance, selfishness and pride just to name a few, it takes the Word and Spirit of God to show us, about us, that which is ugly, that which is true.
So many of us miss out on God's best for fear of giving up on our own dreams, our own will, our own way, so we move full speed ahead not seeking at all God's face, nor listening at all to what He is trying to say, and it's "only" when we find ourselves in that dark place that we choose to pray, when God wants continual, perpetual fellowship with His children in every situation, every circumstance, every hour, every minute, every second of each and every day.
Total surrender, total submission, letting go of our own desires, letting go of our own selfish ambition.
Jeremiah 29:11 tells us that God has a prosperous plan for each of us, yet, we refuse to believe, we refuse to trust, when, to walk in God's will, faith and trust is a must.
I'm not saying that to walk in God's will is to walk trial and tribulation free, but through the storms we have an inner joy and peace, and spiritual eyes to clearly see.
We see that at the end of the tunnel there is a light, we see that our faith muscles are getting bigger and stronger with every fight, we see that despite all the opposition it's still God's will that true, God's will that's right.
We also see that it's complete brokenness that propels God to show, we see that faithfulness to God's will is what gives us that righteous glow, and of our own selves, we see,
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Why do we need art at home? It doesn't have a practical purpose as does furniture, lighting or curtains. However one of the main reasons is, is that art has a very powerful emotional impact on us as it concentrates thoughts, aspirations, feelings and fears of a person who created it. Myself as an artist, an empty wall or table just cries for attention. I see these as great places to display art.
In most instances artwork is often brought as the finishing touch. It's one of the elements that can instantly warm up a space and make it feel like home. Art can also expand a space both visually and emotionally, give us a window to the world, add colour, create a theme, and infuse welcome doses of personality and interest in a room. Another reason for having paintings at home is that it can drastically transform the space: make it look bigger, enhance the colour scheme and correct proportions of furniture.
Artwork should appeal to you as you will see it every day and you have to really like it. When it comes to buying art many people are stuck when making a decision. How to choose the right one? Which one will suit the house? Will it be an investment or a loss of money?
Sometimes you fall in love with a particular work, buy it and then you build your home decor around it. Painting in that case serves as a primary source of inspiration: you may pull out the colours, textures and shapes from it and then introduce them in interior design through furniture, accessories and textile.
Another common interior design trick is repetition of colour. If you have a painting with lots of blue, introducing the same colour somewhere else in the room will create a feeling of continuity and flow. This can be done through accessories – decorative cushions, rugs, vases and figurines.
However as an Artist, I have the luxury of being able to paint my own artworks to suit our existing room colour, furniture, rugs and accessories.
To this end I have just completed the artworks for our living room. We have a large comfortable sofa and 2 beautiful single wing chairs which are covered in rich and colourful materials. The walls are off white and the floor is a lovely redwood timber floor.
What we needed the artwork to do was to add pops of colour. We would then finish the room off with colour co-ordinated cushions and throws.
The main sofa is covered in a cross between olive green and lime. Therefore to add the pop of colour we wanted, I chose the colours purple and lemon for the main artwork above the sofa. The piece is an abstract painting of purple and lemon poppies. I am very happy with it and it sits beautifully above our sofa.
The second painting was to go over our two wing chairs which are covered in a lush leaf pattern of green, lime and white. Because of the bold pattern in the covering, the painting to go above these chairs needed to be much gentler in pattern and softer in colour. So for this piece I painted an image of wattle flowers and branches. Again, I am happy with how this piece fits into the room and it feels like it belongs.
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Spoiler Alert. One team is from the ACC.
I found it encouraging and wanted to share.
Spoiler Alert. One team is from the ACC.
i'll betcha it's syracuse just because they beat clemson that one time
I bet it's da U...cause they bak!
Never I thought I'd be reading this.
There's no Clemson or Syracuse to face
I would be fine if we never played Syracuse again...especially in the Carrier Dome...even for Michael Vick's last year in 2000, he had to make an amazing run to seal the deal in the final minutes.
VT will never win in the carrier dome again. Mark that down. It's cursed. We will never beat Louisville again in hoops, either.
Never is a long time..but with Babers there, its going to be a tough out wherever we play them...I think we'll beat Louisville in Bball before we win at the Carrier Dome though..
The numbers bear that out since we'll get at least 10 more cracks at Louisville in basketball before we play Syracuse in the Carrier Dome again.
Babers will be gone by then. Too good of a coach, will move to better opportunity.
Heard some pundit mention Babers for other bigger time openings.....not to wish bad luck on them (karma is hell), but the 'Cuse might go back to mediocre if he leaves.
Or Florida State in basketball. Somehow some way, those mfs always find a way to play the game of their lives against us. If they played us every game, they'd lead the country in field goal percentage and go 38-0 or whatever it takes to win every regular season game, every conference tournament game, and every NCAA tournament game.
Maybe now that we recruit people taller 6'7". They always seem to have 3 7 footers. Agree that they shoot lights out every time
No kidding-that miracle comeback they had against us in the ACC Tournament was the icing on the cake for me. They are our bogey team. That said, we'll probably beat them this year because I'm that bad at predictions.
This just shows how weak the ACC has been in the last few years. Cuse had a good year last year with a pretty good senior QB, but that doesnt mean they'll have a good year this year, they haven't built a a long term program yet, so they could be 6-6.
I'm kind of tired of hearing that key parts have left. Kumah was a producer last year, but are any of the transfers all that damaging to this season? Jackson was a decent player, but he didn't want to compete for the starting job...he thought it was his. Willis also has more talent than JJ.
I think Kumah was our best jumpball receiver. Turner and Hazelton are both good at positioning themselves to catch the ball, but Kumah was strong and could outmuscle a DB in the air. Kumah wasn't that fast or a good route runner, though, and I'd rather have those traits in a receiver than one who can just catch jumpballs.
I was watching some old games recently and Kumah kinda reminded me of DJ Coles...definitely not something you want to go against in an Oklahoma drill
He was. Absolutely. But if there was one position that we could afford to lose a guy, it was WR.
IMO, this narrative is just as tired. We were 6-7 last year. If those young guys are so much better than the transfer guys, we should have played them.
See, this is why people accuse you of trolling, you say negative things with no basis in reality for the sake of argument.
Cunningham - outplayed by Keene, "young guy" Mitchell got plenty of snaps
Jackson - Willis played in his stead, did enough to make it a competition
Kumah - outplayed by "young guy" Tre
Watts - I can almost see your point on this one, but also, those "young guys" were true freshmen, not that surprising a sophomore Watts was ahead or that the young guys continued to develop past him
No basis in reality? We were 6-7 last year. We have 16 transfers, so why not list them all? Kumah was a key WR for us down the stretch last year, and we needed every yard of his to make a bowl, and since you need more than 1 WR- 6 as a matter of fact according to Cornelson- Tre is not the only young guy that could have pushed Kumah and helped us win. Our offense struggled mightily against good competition last year. No basis in reality? LOL.
Man the goal posts are always moving.
No basis in reality? We were 6-7 last year.
No one is denying that. It's possible for freshman to improve over upperclassmen during the course of a season.
We have 16 transfers, so why not list them all?
If you think losing 4th string guys like Rico Kearney and Samuel Denmark affect our win total then you're either delusional or arguing in terrible faith.
Kumah was a key WR for us down the stretch last year, and we needed every yard of his to make a bowl, and since you need more than 1 WR- 6 as a matter of fact according to Cornelson- Tre is not the only young guy that could have pushed Kumah and helped us win.
Kumah was helpful last year. Most people acknowledge he's probably the only guy we lost that would contribute this year. But by the end of the year Tre was clearly better. That's what freshmen do, they improve. Its reasonable that Mitchell wasnt as good as Kumah last year, but will be better this year. There is a reason Kumah is at ODU.
Kearney was not 4th string.
Kearney also was one of the few defenders last year that could put a ball carrier on the ground. He may have been under sized, but he could tackle. He filled in well on a few games
If you think losing 4th string guys like Rico Kearney...
I'm good with much of your post, but come on with this. Rico was one of our most solid LBs last year when he was given the opportunity.
I understand exactly what you're saying, and the difference in points of view is that one is backward facing and the other is forward facing -- the question to ask for 2019-20 (note the emphasis) is "can those young guys be better for us now than the transfer would have been?" rather than "if the young guy is better, why wasn't he playing last year?"
the development curve in the first two years on campus is YUGE. going through new playbook and coaches, adjusting to being away from home (most for the first time) and developing a rhythm of life, and (maybe most importantly) getting time in with S&C to fill out the frame and develop the physical tools further.
I know that you aren't arguing that redshirts are useless, but it's easy to extrapolate your argument out and anticipate that conclusion based on looking backward rather than forward. Looking forward is what scares a lot of people about the 2020 class.
I dunno if you saw the newest Hilgartification photos of Tre or not, but last year he looked like he had never lifted a weight in his life.
I listed the transfers from this offseason since that's what we're talking about. Players who played last year but won't be on the team this year, as those are the ones that matter when talking about projecting the next season. If there are players I missed feel free to point them out, I guess I did forget Denmark. Secondly, Kumah was absolutely a contributor, and I would certainly like to have him on the team this year, but you asked where the young guys were pushing these transfers for playing time, and I gave an example of a true freshman that did.
Your argument still makes no sense and this response doesn't explain or defend it either. I honestly think you saw an opportunity for negativity so you fired off a response without thinking and now you feel like you have to defend yourself. You don't, we're all friends here, you can have your pessimistic outlook on the program (which is perfectly valid) without having to argue every single point anyone makes.
you want some examples of teams improving? Look no further than our 2009 team into 2010, our wideouts didnt catch a touchdown until week 9 (or 10?) the next year coale and boykin were big names. See louisville in Charlie strongs first year, see memphis in fuentes years. Just because the players struggled their freshman year does not instantly mean theyre all busts. In more recent memory see one kyle fuller not being able to cover his freshman year (he got picked on a TON) or motu being the scapegoat for 3ish years... players improve over time
Look no further than our 2009 team in 2010.
You're thinking of 2008 when Coale and Boykin were freshmen. I believe Ike Whitaker was a starting receiver at the beginning and was eventually passed by the younger guys. But yeah, a receiver didn't catch a touchdown pass until the 11th game against Duke. Of all the Stinespring offenses, that was the worst, which is funny because it also happens to be the only Stinespring offense to win a BCS bowl.
Off topic here, but any chance we can get a Hurricane report?
Here is your problem dcwilson40 based on the losses you say are being downplayed and we lost
these guys of a shitty team , we are not going to be any good so we should expect 6-6 type year.
If we win or have a good year or turn it around you will be wrong and will be on record as such.
That little article was worth reading for this, if nothing else:
Virginia – who hasn't beaten the Hokies since the first term of the George W. Bush era
LOL that ain't politics...
Anyone else really annoyed we let that one slip? I mean 2003 was a dumpster fire of a season (by 2000s tech standards), but if we had only pulled that off, we'd be sitting on 20 straight and we could make jokes about how they haven't won since Monica Lewinski was a household name.
Monica as a household name is doing better than LOLUVA in football.....
by 2000 Tech standards
I thought it was pretty standard for what we were doing after Vick left. In 2001, we got into the top 5, then stumbled down the stretch with two close losses to Syracuse and Miami, a horrible loss to Pitt, and a bowl loss to FSU. Then 2002, we got up to #5 before losing three straight all in pretty heartbreaking fashion, then of course Miami. Then 2003 was a train wreck. I'm glad Beamer was able to correct those late season collapses.
Their win before 2003 was during the Clinton administration, and that was in Blacksburg. Only a few of UVa's seniors were alive when that happened (1998-and that featured an epic collapse by VT in the second half).
For anyone like me looking for the 5, here they are, and my rebuttal.
ACC: Hokies - No one cares because Clemson is assumed to be the champion already. I would have picked Syracuse as a team that, if they catch lightning in a bottle against Clemson, there is nothing stopping them until the ACCCG.
Big 10: Nebraska - No one is talking about them because the Big 10 is stacked. Are they better than OSU, Michigan, Penn State, Wisconsin, Northwestern, and Iowa? That conference is crazy strong at the eye look for the preseason.
Big 12: TCU - Maybe I agree? I think you have a clear pecking order of Oklahoma, Texas, Iowa State, Oklahoma State. TCU just seems to be behind the curve and I don't see them challenging for the Big 12.
Pac 12: Washington State - Agreed. I think Washington, Oregon, and Utah are stealing the show out west. I could easily seeing this being USC as well but the PAC 12 plays a lot like the ACC at the moment. There are one or two favorites, and the rest of the conference is likely going to cannibalize themselves. Is there a chance we see a 10-2 or 11-1 team emerge? Yepp. No one has a solid idea of who it would be.
SEC: Missouri - No one is talking about them because they are post season banned and that means you don't talk about Bama, UGA, TAMU, LSU, Florida, or Auburn. Dumb inclusion.
The article was more of a "who we want to be good" rather than a "who could actually contend"
It's more like "Remember these teams from a few years ago? We haven't let go of our mental anchor."
I feel like alottt of people are high on Nebraska. Really harping on "finished strong," "talented QB," and "Scott Frost is the second coming of Christ." The last one is paraphrased, but you get it.
Correct, everyone is talking about them. Missouri is a real good take, heard them come up maybe 1 time this offseason and that was Bud on PAPN.
Ayeee, just started the latest podcast on my way home this evening. Thanks for putting in the time on that.
I mean, I watched a bunch of their games last year, and they looked decent most of the time, but kept making huge mistakes that cost them (hmm, that part sounds really familiar...) and were plagued by some really terrible luck early in the year en route to an 0-6 start.
Second half of the season, it was almost like a switch was flipped, starting with a 25-point win over eventual bowl-bound Minnesota. They lost to OSU and Iowa by a combined 8 points, but by the end of the year you could almost say they looked like a competent football team. If they continue on a similar trajectory, they'll be contending for the B1G West by 2020.
*psst* The article picked Minnesota as the surprise B1G team, not Nebraska
Then the article is right. No one is talking about Minnesota. Critique still stands. Big 10 scary.
Also going to offer my $0.02, because that's what you do on internet message boards...
Acc - Agree with VT. I think Syracuse is fool's gold this year. Their 3 best games last year (which includes a loss to Clemson) came when their opponent had key contributors injured/sitting out. I'm not confident VT will show great improvement this year, but they have the most potential to be a 'surprise' team.
B10 - I think everyone is talking about Nebraska. I'm a believer in Scott Frost, but I think this rebuild will take another 2 years. For biggest surprise this year, I think there's 4 possibilities: Wiscy (expected to have a down year), Minnesota/Purdue (I believe in their respective coaches), or Northwestern (arguably best QB/Defense combo in B10 West). I also think Michigan has a legit chance (5ish %) at winning the CFP this year, so they too could be a big surprise team.
B12 - I'm not particularly confident in any B12 team outside OU. As far as surprise, I'll go with OKst, in hopes that the new OC from princeton really gels with Mike Gundy's offense.
P12 - Utah was the obvious surprise pick until Whittingham came out and said this was the best Utah DL he's ever seen. That reallyyyy started their hype train. I'll pick USC - I think everyone is assuming USC goes 6-6 and Clay Helton gets fired this year. I could see Graham Herrall effectively installing the air raid, and USC winning 10 games. Similar to Michigan, I also think UW has a legit chance at making/winning the CFP, especially if Jacob Eason is a good fit.
SEC - Really agree with Mizzou. They'll be an interesting team to follow this year.
I also think Michigan has a legit chance (5ish %) at winning the CFP this year
I'm going to make a thread when I get back to my place around preseason polls/predictions. I actually think Michigan has a massive trap game in Army week 2.
I have solid confidence that Harbaugh will screw it up somehow and Michigan will drop at least 2. Including to anOSU, at which point the seat might start to get hot even for a Michigan Man.
They also make a point of saying VT has scheduled for success this year, which really isn't wrong. We easily could be 6-1 heading into the game against ND, ranked well, and carrying some hype that might not be deserved with a tougher schedule. But hey, that's just how these things happen sometimes.
With that said, whoever faces Clemson in Charlotte is going to get their asses kicked this year.
Whatever. It was one bad year.
Am I creating a curse if I add this to my sig line?
Please please please someone bring a G.W. fathead to Hoo-ville. That would be the greatest and those stupid hoo's wouldn't even get the reference.
Stupid Hoo's? I don't even get the reference. lol...


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Friday night, a few of my friends and I got to check out Disney On Ice: Dare To Dream at Greensboro Coliseum. None of us had ever seen the show so we were all pretty excited to go. It was Michelle, Julie, Wes and I {yes, we drug a guy along} and each one of us enjoyed the show. I won't lie, I screamed a little when Olaf came out and I also totally sang along to "Let It Go" and "In Summer." All the kids there were having a blast but I think that I might have had even more fun than they did!
Experiencing Disney On Ice As Adults
There were tons of vendors and food to choose from. From funnel cakes to beer, there really was something for every member of the family. And, if you want to leave with an awesome souvenir when you check out Disney On Ice, there was everything imaginable available from coloring books, to charachter costumes to all kinds of food. Michelle got a snow cone and wasn't it pretty? I admit, I was a little jealous! I love the cup! Don't you?
There were several acts in the show including ones involving Beauty and the Beast, Tangled, Frozen, Moana and more. And there was an intermission in the middle which is really helpful with little ones. Any of you that know me already know which part of the performance was my favorite: OLAF!!! I just love that silly little snowman! I also really enjoyed Moana. I haven't seen that movie yet {for shame!} but I definitely need to watch it now. The songs in it are super fun!
Elsa was absolutely beautiful on the ice rink just like she is in the movie. I tried to get a good picture of her, but the ice skaters were moving so fast that it was hard. This picture definitely does not do her justice.
One of my favorite parts of Disney On Ice: Dare To Dream was at the end when the Fab Five came out. It's not everyday that you get a picture of Donald Duck and Olaf together! They ice skaters do lots of lifts and other tricks, as well as some aerial acrobatics. Disney On Ice really puts on a great show that we feel is great for all ages and that even adults can enjoy when they are without kids. We definitely did!
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Is It Flag Day Already?!?
We drove through a little town close to our house Sunday, and they had our nation's flag everywhere - on buildings, houses and up and down the main street every few feet. Dear Son wondered aloud what was going on, and we immediately decided that it must be early decorations for the Fourth of July. It seemed a little early, but we had been to a family reunion all day and my mind was on other things.
I had forgotten. There IS an important holiday for our nation in June every year.
Flag Day…..
….and sadly, Flag Day is often rushed through or forgotten entirely.
We remember Flag Day to commemorate the day the Second Continental Congress adopted the U.S. Flag in 1777. It is also the date they adopted the Continental Army.
Perhaps the reason the date is often glossed over is the fact it's not an official American holiday – government offices and banks don't close. You still get your mail. President Woodrow Wilson declared June 14th Flag Day, but it has never been an official United States' holiday and observances are at the President's discretion.
It doesn't matter to my family. Our flags are flying today at our house on the front and back porch.
Are yours?
Here are a few past postings here at History Is Elementary regarding the flag…..
13 Things Concerning the Display of the Flag
The Star Spangled Banner – Why It Should Be Our Anthem
The Red Skelton Pledge
Take a few minutes and think about that rectangle of cloth and what it means to you….
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The concept of Application Portfolio Management first came into existence during the 1990s but it's benefits came into surface in the early 2000s. Organizations worldwide began their preparations as they started discovering that a large number of applications used by them would soon be redundant as well as expensive to maintain as they would hardly offer any business value.
The applications in most of these organizations were not cataloged in an easy and search-friendly manner. This meant that there was a need for reviewing the application portfolios. Also, businesses obtained a clear idea of the advantages they could derive from these applications.
Requirements of application portfolio management
There are three facets involved in application portfolio management. These include grouping, governing and management tools. Grouping is perhaps the most important function involved in application portfolio management. In this scenario, applications that include similar functions are assessed according to their financial values and cataloged in a way that makes it easy to analyze them at a later period at multiple levels.
APM also needs to incorporate an ongoing process to ensure that all the future developments that include upgrades and other fixes or changes in the application are recorded. This is the governance part of application portfolio management where the processes are implemented at the same time when applications are rationalized and this ensures that the entire process is effective.
The next essential factor is an APM system which helps automate the process and provides the CIO with an overview of the value, risk and the number of applications that are present within an organization. These tools also provide a closer look at each of the groups within an organization and enable the IT infrastructure of an organization to be aligned closely with priorities such as budget as well as other business strategies.
Successful implementation
Successful implementation of application portfolio management in an organization is only possible when all the three factors that is, the software, governance and grouping takes place seamlessly. Here are some key questions you need to answer to ensure successful implementation of application portfolio management in your organization.
- Is an executive sponsor available?
- What are the needs of the executive sponsor?
- What are the needs of the stakeholder and the cross-functional stakeholder?
- What are the factors involved in the success of your organization?
- What methods have been identified earlier to determine value?
- Are the goals of your organization phased on the basis of timeline for evaluation?
- Are the most crucial parameters of application data determined?
- What are the methods applied to analyze the data crucial to your organization?
- Which methods are being applied for data governance?
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In very dark places, you can look up at the night sky and see a shimmering band of stars reaching from one horizon to the other. This is Earth's view of the Milky Way, the galaxy our solar system calls home. If you've seen it, count yourself lucky: due to light pollution, the Milky Way is disappearing from more and more of the planet's skies. A recent study published in Science Advances found that the galaxy is hidden from 80 percent of North America and 60 percent of Europe. Certain places have it even worse: the skies are so bright in Singapore, Kuwait, and Qatar that the human eye can't fully dark-adapt to night vision. Though not everyone considers light to be a form of pollution, it can cause havoc on the environment in similar ways to pollution in the air and water. Artificial light can disrupt plants' seasonal cycles and birds' migratory schedules, not to mention our own biological clocks. It also disconnects us from nature itself. Dan Duriscoe, a researcher on the study, told NPR: "In the daytime, you might go to the Grand Canyon and be disappointed if there was a veiling haze in front of your view. The same is true at night if this haze of light that is scattered through the atmosphere is obscuring your view of the heavens."
Key Facts In This Video
The first recorded use of street lighting was in Antioch in ancient Greece in the 4th century. 01:33
By the 1960s, most homes had electric lighting. This spurred a rise in higher education, technological breakthroughs, and other advancements. 03:20
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