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True Color, Always Gorgeous: Professional Pre-calibrated IPS 16:10 1920 x 1200 LED-backlit Monitor
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The ASUS PA248Q features a 16:10 aspect ratio, 1920 x 1200 A+ IPS LED-backlit panel for 100% sRGB and 72% NTSC color reproduction; addititionally, along with a 178° wide viewing angle, it ensures quality visuals and minimal onscreen color shift from almost any viewing position.
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio
With ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) of 80,000,000:1 and 300cd/m² of brightness, the ASUS PA248Q enhances display contrast and sharpness – by adjusting the luminance of the backlight to achieve the darkness black and brightest white – delivering lifelike visuals.
Customized Color Adjustment
Customized hue and saturation control with 6 color adjustment allows user to adjust six colors (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta and yellow) independently without effecting other colors.
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ASUS PA248Q also delivers ultra-smooth visuals thanks to a 6ms (GTG) response time - ensuring users have a lag-free viewing experience when it comes to watching movies or playing games. Games played under the PA248Q are more vivid - as all details can be seen and true color can be shown with the PA248Q.
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PA248Q sets a standard by being the world's first monitor with four USB 3.0 ports; users can easily plug in their devices and experience ultra-fast transmission speeds that are up to 10 times* that of current USB 2.0 standards.
*Experience ultra-fast data transfers at 4.8Gbps with USB 3.0 – the latest connectivity standard. Built to connect easily with next-generation components and peripherals, USB 3.0 transfer data 10X faster and is also backward compatible with USB 2.0 components.
Expand your visual horizon with multi-display setup
An extensive array of connectivity and high compatibility options are available with the PA248Q including DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI and D-Sub; the PA248Q also allows users to use up to two or three displays simultaneously.
With award-winning design, fast response time and advanced visual technology, DisplayPort-ready PA248Q gives you a leading multi-display experience – so you can see all the true color and every detail brilliantly.
ASUS Exclusive Innovation and Design
Splendid Video Intelligence Technology
ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology is built upon a color engine that automatically analyzes and determines the nature of the user's current task, thereafter adjusting the display's parameters according to ensure color accuracy and image fidelity. Six preset modes (Scenery, Theater, sRGB, standard and two user modes) can be selected via a designated hotkey.
Intuitive 5 Way Navigation Key
The PA248Q has a 5-way navigation key that acts as a joystick that gives access to the QuickFit Virtual Scale function along with all OSD functions and settings.
Customizable OSD Shortcuts
The PA248Q features customizable OSD shortcuts through two designated hotkeys for quick access to the 10 most frequently used OSD functions.
Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture
ASUS exclusive innovations Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-by-Picture (PBP) allows users to view images from different signals in almost anyway they want. PIP and PBP let users view images from different signals and let them switch between the main and PIP source, including audio, easily.
QuickFit Virtual Scale Function
ASUS included its exclusive QuickFit Virtual Scale Function with the PA248Q, allowing users to preview photos and documents on screen in their actual sizes prior to printing. It can activated via a hotkey on monitor and used as a guide to accurately view and edit photos. Additionally, the PA248Q also comes with a choice of seven different background colors for users to choose from.
Supporting Formats:
- Document: A4, letter
- Photo: 8"x10", 5"x7", 4"x6", 3"x5", 2"x2"
- Grid: Alignment, Centimeters, Inches
Ergonomic, Award-winning Design
As with most ASUS displays, the PA248Q has an ergonomic design, with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustment to give users a comfortable viewing experience. Its design has garnered accolades at the reddot Design awards and International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).
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|Panel Size : Wide Screen 24.1"(61.13cm) 16:10
Panel Type : IPS
True Resolution : 1920x1200
Pixel Pitch : 0.270mm
Brightness(Max) : 300 cd/㎡
ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio (ASCR) : 80000000:1
Viewing Angle (CR≧10) : 178°(H)/178°(V)
Response Time : 6ms (Gray to Gray)
Display Colors : 16.7M
|Video Features
|Trace Free Technology
SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology
SPLENDID Video Preset Modes : 6 Modes
Color Temperature Selection : 4 Modes
Color Accuracy : △E≦ 5
Gamma adjustment : Yes (Support Gamma 2.2/1.8 )
Color Adjustment : 6-axis adjustment(R,G,B,C,M,Y)
QuickFit (modes) : Yes ( Modes)
HDCP support
|Convenient Hotkey
|SPLENDID Video Preset Mode Selection
Auto. Adjustment
Input Selection
Dual Customizable OSD Shortcuts
|I/O Ports
|Signal Input : HDMI , D-Sub, DisplayPort, DVI-D
Audio Output : HDMI 1.3
Earphone jack : 3.5mm Mini-Jack
USB Port(s) : 1 x upstream, 4 x downstream
|Signal Frequency
|Analog Signal Frequency : 30~83 KHz(H)/ 50~76 Hz(V)
Digital Signal Frequency : 30~83 KHz(H)/ 50~76 Hz(V)
|Power Consumption
|Power Consumption(Typical): <75W
Power Saving Mode: ≦1W
Power Off Mode: 0W (hard switch)
Voltage: 100–240V, 50/60 Hz
|Mechanical Design
|Chassis Colors : Black
Tilt : -5°~+20°
Swivel : Yes
Pivot : Yes
Height Adjustment : Yes
VESA Wall Mounting : 100x100mm
|Kensington Lock
|Dimension (W x H x D mm)
|Phys. Dimension with Stand : 21.94 x 16.39 x 9.25 in (W x H x D)
Box Dimension : 21.94 x 16.39 x 9.25 in (W x H x D)
|Gross Weight (Esti.): 21.78lbs
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|Although this is the October issue, it hit mailboxes end of July
Friday, July 31, 2015
Project Jenny Brings TV to Vietnam
This is my full manuscript, as submitted. The final magazine version (with photos) can be found at this link: Final magazine story
Project Jenny / On the air—from the air (2015)
Home-based at Patuxent Naval Air Station in
Project Jenny was considered experimental. Doubters believed the next phase was
near impossible. During that summer of '65, the Oceanographic Air Survey Unit
was commissioned at Maryland , and since OASU (later
VX-8, and VXN-8) was a collection of technology-oriented units with novel
missions, the Chief of Naval Operations added Project Jenny to the portfolio. What's
more, they were all familiar with the Lockheed C-121. The World Series
broadcast was designed to test an aerial platform, a fully-functioning, flying
radio station, complete with built-in transmitters and antennas. Radio was
already available in Vietnam via traditional ground stations from AFRS
(American Forces Radio Saigon), but never a sustained, live broadcast from the
air like that first historic ball game; it stretched out over two hours and 29
minutes before the Twins prevailed 8-2. The broader vision for Project Jenny
was mind-boggling; nothing short of revolutionary: the introduction of
television to Pax
transmitted from aircraft. Vietnam
The strategy was more complex than simply building morale and making shows like The Beverly Hillbillies available to the audience in
"Previous studies and research," according to the written history of OASU,
concluded that "television would significantly contribute to the U.S. policy
objectives of rural pacification, urban stability, national unity, free world
support and U.S. prestige in Vietnam." The plan was to roll out TV as a
bilingual venture, with separate language channels for English and Vietnamese,
while maintaining capabilities for multiple radio missions. The TV objective was
seen as temporary, to keep the aircraft in service until ground stations and
towers were up and running. South Vietnam
"We were at RCA school when we got wind of it, and I said they've got to be nuts," according to Chief Electronics Technician John Lucas. A graduate of submarine school, Lucas got orders to meet a civilian on a street corner in
at 8 o'clock one morning. "We introduced ourselves and he said, 'What do you
think of television?' My first words were, 'I hate the damn stuff. The biggest
waste of time I'd ever seen.'" It was all rather hush hush. "I walked into a
room with about 20 guys and nobody knew what was going on," said Lucas, who
would later become the senior technician for the project. Camden, New Jersey
The concept of airborne telecasting had been researched since the early '60s. The first operational assignment was to
but the two prototype C-118 aircraft were not outfitted in time to be deployed
during the missile crisis. As the Vietnam War was ramping up, Project Jenny became
a priority, to include psychological warfare radio operations. RCA was a lead
inventor and manufacturer in the expanding television industry, and despite
fears that "the project is probably not feasible," according to unit's chronological
time line, the company agreed to provide the equipment and technical expertise
anyway. When the Navy delivered two more NC-121J Constellations to the project,
technicians and mechanics immediately began to convert the 1950s-era transports
into hi-tech radio and television stations. Collectively, they would become
known as Blue Eagle One, Blue Eagle Two and Blue Eagle Three. BE1 was deployed for the World Series
broadcast and would remain radio-only. BE2 and BE3 would become TV birds, but
were also capable of transmitting radio; sometimes all at once. Cuba
Navy Captain George Dixon, a World War Two veteran, was recalled to head up the project.
had become vice president of Technical
Materiel Corporation, a defense contractor that specialized in communications
systems. "It would not be wrong to call him the father of Project Jenny,"
according to Jim Hicks, who manages a website for Project Jenny veterans
(www.blueeaglesofvietnam.com). He flew on Blue Eagles in 1967 and 1968. "We
broadcast AFVN (American Forces Vietnam Network programming) in English and
some "Chieu Hoi" (open arms program) and Vietnamese news at the same time." AFVN
was on channel 11 and THVN (Vietnamese TV) had channel 9. As Hicks remembers
it, "We were very proud to be over there. I was especially very proud of trying
to keep people alive instead of trying to kill people." Technical Coordinator
Dixon expressed it this way in 1966: "This project is being designed to fight
the enemy with 'show and tell'…instead of bullets and men." In a thank you letter
to the wives of team members, Dixon
wrote, "Passing the word to the general populace in a minimum amount of time
can very well be the saving of a great many lives, both American and
Vietnamese." Dixon
It was the job of senior tech John Lucas to dismember and retrofit all of the essential components so they could be squeezed inside the Super Connies. The precision work of customizing all the modules was executed at Andrews Air Force Base. "The challenge was to break it down so I could get two transmitters in there, get a whole television studio in there, get all the stuff that feeds video tape machines, film chains and all that stuff, get it packed in there so we could operate it and still be able to do any maintenance." When Blue Eagle Two was ready for an aerial performance check, Capt. Dixon, Chief Lucas and an RCA engineer were all on board. Some of the aviation personnel, it was said, refused to fly because the plane was overweight. The crucial test flight was above Washington D.C. Lucas had his wife watching television at midnight when engineers used a "function generator" to create a false signal, and according to Lucas, "we literally wiped out a broadcast station on the ground by jamming their signal. My wife saw a bunch of squiggles on the screen. That was the intent; hands down it was a success."
The conversion of Blue Eagle Three was started next, as an advance party arrived at Tan Son Nhut Airbase to establish Detachment Westpac, OASU's operations center in
. They annexed an open space near the flight
line and hastily built an improvised facility with tents, scrap lumber and
shipping crates. "They wanted it on the air now," according to Jean LeRoy, then
an Air Force announcer on some 50 TV flights. "They wanted to show this
presence. It was to let people know we were there." By January 1966, the two TV
birds had joined Blue Eagle One in Vietnam Saigon.
South Vietnamese Premier Nguyen Cao Key, U.S. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge and
General William Westmoreland were all beaming for the dedication ceremony at
the airport terminal, and of course, it was recorded for later broadcast. LeRoy
was attached to AFVN and ran the camera. "We had a full size studio camera and had
run cables into the airplane because that was the only place we had a VTR
(video tape recorder)." AFVN was responsible for programming the English language
channel and personnel would bring along the show films and video tapes for that
night's schedule. AFVN also provided the on-air talent to read live newscasts
and announcements from a small onboard studio. LeRoy says he was on the
original flight: "I'd get some rip and read news before we left, you'd strap
yourself in and away we'd go."
The twin TV aircraft flew on alternating nights, seven days a week, showering news and entertainment from an altitude around 10,000 to 12,000 feet. "We'd just get them on station and fly in circles," radio operator Dave Tice remembers from his 1966 perch behind the pilot. "We'd fly a race track pattern, fly a leg, make a turn, and fly back." The Vietnamese channel was telecast simultaneously and they provided their own program recordings. But for locals and expatriate viewers alike, American blockbusters like Bonanza and Combat were among the fan favorites. For several hours every evening, the Constellations went on-the-air, from the air, broadcasting signals that could be picked up by "rabbit ears" antennas throughout the capital city region. The
government distributed TV sets, "for less than the cost of one load of bombs,"
according to Congressman Charles Chamberlain. He considered television "a
potent weapon," that would help defeat the Viet Cong. By the end of 1966, TV Guide reported that 46,000 receivers
had been sold at Post Exchanges around U.S. Saigon.
At one time, the PX's imported 10,000 sets a month and usually sold out.
Television officially premiered Feb. 7, 1966, with regularly scheduled programs in two languages. The technology breakthrough that had swept western countries years earlier was now an overwhelming sensation in
. In what may be the only account of
that historic first night, Air Force Master Sergeant Shelly Blunt, a pioneer
announcer himself, gave his impressions of TV's debut to the AFRTS (Armed
Forces Radio and Television Service) Newsletter. South
"Just for kicks, a few of us patrolled the area to see how TV was being received. The large round-about near the Brinks (hotel) with the small park in the center was jam-packed with citizens like crazy, to see and hear. They placed two receivers on a platform about seven feet above the ground…it kind of reminded me of sitting in the last row at the Hollywood Bowl and trying to see the color of the eyes of the performer! In another place, this time in a bar not far from the Brinks, we noticed a large crowd of people on the street, seemingly hypnotized at what was going on inside. All in all, we're tickled pink and hope both planes stay up."
Compared to the "flat screen" TVs and High Definition clarity of today's picture, those wavy, rudimentary, black and white images that mesmerized viewers in Saigon were captivating, nonetheless, especially when considering the telecast was beaming down from an orbiting aircraft. The basic "rabbit ears" reception could be sharpened with better antennas, which became a form of barter. "Our engineers would make TV antennas and I would trade those for all kinds of silly things," according to AFVN's LeRoy; "Lobsters from the Navy, steaks from the Army, and we would have parties with all that stuff. The engineers knew exactly how to tune that antenna so it got that signal perfectly."
Television was becoming a hot commodity, but not everyone liked it. Two months after the dawn of TV, the Viet Cong mortared Tan Son Nhut where the Blue Eagles had parked right after the night's telecasts. Senior Tech John Lucas was still aboard BE2 when it sustained a direct hit. "I was inside cleaning up. There was only one thing between me and the mortar and that was the air conditioner." The cooling unit, installed to keep the television equipment from overheating, ended up saving his life, but the Eagles were damaged. BE2 was in bad shape, although the others returned to service quickly. The nightly television schedule had to be scaled back for a month while Blue Eagle Two underwent major repairs, including a two foot gash in the fuselage. A couple months later, Project Jenny was bolstered when a third flying TV station arrived in-country, designated as Blue Eagle Six.
All along, the plan was for land-based facilities to replace the aerial broadcast platforms, and Gen. Westmoreland was there for the ribbon cutting to christen AFVN's first ground station at Qui Nhon. He brandished a Samurai sword and sliced through a video tape to inaugurate the station. Then, in October of '66, AFVN's new headquarters opened near the U.S. Embassy, adjacent to THVN-TV, which would soon be broadcasting in Vietnamese. The 300 foot tower was the tallest structure in
and provided excellent TV coverage. This allowed the Blue Eagles to concentrate
on the Vietnamese-speaking rural population in the Mekong Delta. "The State
Department put generators and TVs in the strategic hamlets and the larger
cities. I'm sure it was all propaganda," recalls Jim Eanes, a 23 year old
Ensign who supervised the Blue Eagle technicians broadcasting the Vietnamese
programs. "It was entertainment and news for the government. They obviously
were trying to win the hearts and minds of the population."
The four-prop Constellations bursting with all the TV equipment were always overweight on takeoff; including diesel for the generator that ran all the non-aviation electronics, in addition to the aircraft's own fuel. They were equipped with four of the most powerful Wright, 18 cylinder engines. "Some of the pilots commented the aircraft was a big, lumbering beast," according to technician Jim Hicks. The exception was Blue Eagle One, which was the radio-only plane, free of the heavy video gear and external TV antennas. "It flew just fine" for navy pilot Chuck Monroe. He was in control of the cockpit in 1968 when BE1 was based in
. "Black radio" missions, or, special
operations, originated high off the coast of Da Nang . "We had grandstand
seats of the anti-aircraft fire and SAM missile launches and other fireworks
over there," the former Lt. Commander reminisced. "One night we heard radio
chatter that MIGs were in the air. A few minutes later we saw some unidentified
aircraft whipping by, thought the worst and we shagged ass out of there." But
the plane could have been an American aircraft, and the next day North Vietnam reminded the
Special Operations Group that Blue Eagle One drags a 1,000 foot long antenna cable
through the air for broadcasting radio. "That could easily cut a wing off a jet,
and it would be best to stay away from us," Monroe cautioned. "(We) did not see any more
aircraft come close to us." Monroe
Blue Eagle One, with its enigmatic assignment, was the most mysterious of the Project Jenny Constellations in
. "One
part of the mission was completely classified and the other part was PSYOPS,"
is how Electronics Technician Hicks described it. Occasionally they took a
"spook" along: "That person came aboard to operate radio equipment in the back
of the aircraft behind a curtain." Hicks says a bright Vietnamese PR officer
would fly along sometimes. "He would listen to the news from Vietnam and take voluminous notes. As soon as
that show was over we would come up on the air, with our superior altitude, and
override their program and (he would) give the South Vietnamese version of the
news, on their frequency." Hanoi
Like any other television station, technical snafus would sometimes interfere with programming. The constant vibrations of the big planes began to take a toll on broadcast equipment, according to an insider's account of the program logs. "One evening, no less than five soldered connections in one tape recorder shook loose. Added to this, the rainy season with its turbulent air currents came along, and notations in the program logs began to appear." A sample of log entries shows broadcast interruptions for various reasons: "Transmitter failure," "probably bad amplifier," "lost audio," and "video tape machine kaput." The most alarming log notation was a near disaster: "At 19:15 a fire broke out in #4 engine. The supercharger blew smoke into the fuselage. So smoky the pilots couldn't read instruments. At low altitude hatches open and smoke cleared." The unidentified writer concludes, "This was the closest a Blue Eagle aircraft ever came to an actual ditching."
There were other vivid recollections too, based on accounts from Blue Eagle veterans and old news stories. Occasionally, air strikes in support of ground troops would force the Connies to change course; BE2 was raked by a 50-caliber machine gun during takeoff from Saigon near the end of the Tet Offensive; and three of the unit's officers were wounded when the VC bombed the
. For Jim Eanes, it
was lightening strikes: "If you got hit on the nose of the aircraft there was
this big blue ball of energy that would roll back through the plane, and
miraculously, it hardly ever knocked out any of the equipment." Aircraft
electrician Ken Hassebroek was aboard for choppy rides during the rainy season:
"The Super Connie was a rugged aircraft through storms and through monsoons; it's
really aerodynamic with the three tails." Lt. Joe Rolwing's nemesis was walking
from his BOQ to the airbase; "I had to walk by the morgue, every day. That was
the most traumatic thing I did." When AFVN's ground station in Victoria
Hotel was overrun and knocked off the air during
the '68 Tet Offensive, Project Jenny came to the rescue. According to a detachment
fact sheet, northern AFVN and THVN operations were rapidly replaced by airborne
telecasts from Blue Eagle flights in the I Corps area. Hue
By the late 60s, television had become deeply rooted in
's everyday life. A growing audience
was watching the news, cultural programs and, even Laugh In, while gathered around a flickering small screen in
darkened living rooms. On the streets of South
Vietnam Saigon,
young American military newscasters were seen as TV celebrities. Servicemen bought
portable sets for their hooch, and the South Vietnamese government was learning
how to spin its own news for the Vietnamese population, both friend and foe. The
several hundred American military men, who kept the Blue Eagles in the air, had
made the innovation of television into 's "social media" of the
rock and roll '60s. During its first four years of operation, it was estimated
the TV squadron had logged 10,000 broadcast hours. Vietnam
Five years after that breakthrough baseball broadcast, Project Jenny put itself out of business, flying its final TV mission on Sept. 30, 1970, and the entire project was wound down by the end of the year. A network of reliable ground stations was providing a full schedule of programming over a wider reception area, and with more sophisticated production techniques, including live news, sports and program specials than could ever be done from an airplane. As primitive as the Blue Eagles might seem today, in one respect, they were ahead of their time; millions of viewers still receive their television from platforms in the sky—except today, we call them satellites. Meanwhile, that
baseball diamond where the experimental World Series transmission originated
has been transformed into another favorite American pastime, a shopping
paradise, known as the Mall of America. Minnesota
Sidebar: Super Dooper Blooper
Blunders are just part of the business in live television broadcasting. Most of the fluffs and faux pas are harmless, often humorous, but an innocent gaffe made by a Blue Eagle technician in 1968 had the potential to escalate into a diplomatic kerfuffle. It was right after the Tet Offensive; a sensitive time with civilians and the military still on edge. A prime time audience was watching a Vietnamese language program when the sound track was mismatched and startled viewers heard the wrong channel; a tape recording that was meant for Vietnamese radio. "It was a big brouhaha when we landed," according to Lt. J-G Ralph Koozer, who was in charge of the broadcast technicians on that flight. "I heard the skipper say the Vietnamese were hopping mad and wanted to come up and shoot down the plane." Exactly what the audience heard is not clear, but another Blue Eagle veteran, Jim Eanes, was told that the audio was a PSYOPS broadcast intended for the enemy. "The South Vietnamese Air force thought the Viet Cong had taken over the Blue Eagle and scrambled a couple F-5's." Koozer says the mistake involved a "humongous patch panel," and the mix-up happened as they were patching music into the plane's internal speakers for the crew to listen to. The story circulated through the squadron back in the States, where Eanes heard how the technical difficulty was resolved: "The American crew was able to convince the fighter pilots that it was an unintended blooper, they've fixed it, and the correct audio was now going out."
Posted by Rick Fredericksen at 5:16 PM
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During my 3 deployments to Vietnam with the Blue Eagles between 1966 and 1968, I was extremely proud of the job we accomplished bringing T.V. to Vietnam. I flew as the Flight Radio operator in the Cockpit along with 2 Pilots and a Flight Engineer. From that vantage point we could often see ground fire being directed toward our aircraft, which was probably the most scariest part of our nightly missions. I thoroughly enjoyed my 3 deployments to Vietnam and the entire mission assigned to us.ReplyDelete
It was our Navy "Gitter done" attitude that made the whole mission a success.Replies
Job well done Dennis. Of all the changes that have occurred in Vietnam since our deployments, one thing remains constant. Television is as overwhelmingly popular as ever! ThanksDelete
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This project is also partially funded by Hort Innovation, using the Olive Fund research and development levy and contributions from the Australian Government. Hort Innovation is the grower owned, not-for-profit research and development corporation for Australian horticulture.
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The Olive Wellness InstituteTM is a science repository on the nutrition, health and wellness benefits of olives and olive products, which is all subject to extensive peer review. The institute is guided by scientific experts that specialise in the nutrition, health and wellness benefits related to olive products.
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Rockford Region Sites & Attractions See Increase in 2016 Attendance Numbers - More than 7.6 million guests experienced the Rockford region in 2016
May 9, 2017
ROCKFORD, IL – Rockford area sites and attractions saw an upswing in overall guest attendance in 2016. An additional 76,930 guests experienced the region's great museums, sports facilities and entertainment venues for a total of 6,789,077 (up from 6,712,147 in 2015). When combined with event attendance numbers, the region totaled 7,646,375 guests.
"These numbers show just how popular our museums and facilities are, not just for visitors but for our local residents, as well," said RACVB President/CEO John Groh. "This growth is aided by the opening of the UW Health Sports Factory, yet we are seeing increases at many of our museums which is a sign that leisure travel in the region is up."
Increases at Discovery Center Museum (195,302 visitors), Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens (67,561 visitors) and Anderson Japanese Gardens (60,922 visitors) are all key indicators of the rise of Rockford as a destination for travelers.
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While overall sites and attractions numbers increased, overall event attendance had a slight reduction of 92,760 guests compared to the prior year with the biggest loss being from the discontinuing of Rockford AirFest which alone accounted for 150,000 guests in 2015.
"We knew that without Rockford AirFest, one of our region's signature events, overall event attendance numbers would see a drop," said Groh. "However, there is much to be happy about considering the strength of new and emerging events that have helped to fill that gap."
Events such as the Rock River Anything that Floats Race (20,000 guests), Rockford Town Fair (22,000 guests) and Tough Mudder (15,000 guests) have helped to sustain the overall events numbers year over year.
From an economic development perspective, these attendance numbers take on even greater meaning. Based on the impact numbers released by the Illinois Office of Tourism in 2016, the tourism industry in Rockford accounted for more than $350 million in spending and supported more than 2,800 jobs.
"We know tourism in our region is strong and vibrant and continues to see growth," said Groh. "The exciting part is that we haven't peaked yet. With new events and programs continually being developed and with new developments and expansions at key sites and attractions – such as the expansion at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two and the development of downtown hotel projects – we are poised for growth in the coming years."
The mission of the RACVB is to drive quality of life and economic growth for our citizens through tourism marketing and destination development. www.gorockford.com
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Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 9 2018 Contestants Name List and Start Date: The reality shows which broadcast in Colors TV always receive a great response from the audience, the Khatron Ke Khiladi is one among the lists of the famous reality show. This stunt reality show is based on the American reality show, Fear Factor. The Colors TV has successfully completed eight seasons of this dare game show and now the channel decides to start the next season of the reality show.
The stunt gaming reality show was first launched in the year 2006 on Sony TV in the name Fear Factor India. Then the Channel handover its broadcasting rights to Colors TV to continue telecast the reality show. The Colors TV aired the show in the name, Khatron Ke Khiladi has successfully completed eight seasonal shows.
Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 9 2018 Contestants Name List and Start Date:
The ninth season of this biggest stunt reality show is going to start soon. The ninth season show is going to be hosted by the famous Bollywood director Rohit Shetty who already hosted three seasonal show. It is expected that he will return to this reality show after finishing his work in a reality show which aired on Star Plus Channel. However, the channel hasn't confirmed that Rohit Shetty will host this seasonal show, it is expected that the channel might change both the judge and host for this seasonal show. One thing is sure, like the previous seasons the ninth seasonal show is also going to be filled with thrill, power and excitements.
Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 9 2018 Contestants Name List:
The ninth season of the stunt reality show will commence in April month. The rumors suggesting the celebrity contestant name for the upcoming season are started to pop up. The report suggests that the famous television star Prince Narula might take part in the show. The report also includes the name of famous Indian actress, Yuvika Chaudhary. The report also contains the name of the Bigg Boss ex-contestants such as Arshi Khan and Priyank Sharma. However, the channel hasn't revealed anything about the contestant's name. The excitement of knowing the celebrities name of this seasonal thrilling show is increasing among the audience.
The last seasonal stunt show was won by the famous actor and dancer, Shantanu Maheshwari and Hina Khan was announced as the runner-up. Let's wait for some more days to know the contestant name officially, once it is declared we'll update the name list.


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Present in the greatest worldwide capitals, the Hop On Hop Off system is finally present in the Algarve with a leading-edge proposal. Nowadays it's possible to explore Ria Formosa Natural Park, the most natural beauty of the region, aboard boats that are regularly circulating through the main areas, so you have total freedom to explore.
Buy an Hop On Hop Off Islands ticket and benefit from a circular circuit which stops in several islands; embark and disembark as many times as you wish for a 24h period during your tour. Get abord our boat tours and discover Ria Formosa Natural Park freely with no timetable and at your own pace.
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Federal researchers detect 18 unregulated chemicals in U.S. drinking water
(http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org)Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey and the Environmental Protection Agency recently analyzed treated and untreated water samples from 25 U.S. water utilities who participated voluntarily. They detected 21 contaminants, mostly in low concentrations at parts per trillion, in treated drinking water from at least nine of the tested facilities.
18 of the chemicals detected are not regulated by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, so utilities are not required to monitor them or limit the amount in drinking water. The researchers found 11 perfluorinated compounds, an herbicide, two solvents, caffeine, an antibacterial compound, a metal and Read more…
Free energy breakthrough? Holy grail of water splitting technology now achieved with sunlight, mirrors and seawater
(NaturalNews) A team of scientists at the University of Colorado, Boulder, have achieved what appears to be the "holy grail" of water splitting technology for the production and storage of clean, abundant energy. Because sunlight is free, I'm calling this "free energy."
To understand this breakthrough, it's important to first understand why solar power has so many limitations. Solar is great when the sun is shining, but storing solar power require the deployment of a large array of heavy, expensive and toxic electrical storage devices known as "deep cycle batteries." To put it in street terms, deep cycle battery technology sucks. The batteries suck, the chemicals suck, the weight sucks and the cost sucks. There is absolutely nothing to like about batteries unless you enjoy hulking around with heavy, useless objects.
So the "holy grail" of solar power has always been finding a Read more…
30 Reasons A Global Water Crisis Is Approaching
The world is rapidly running out of clean water. Some of the largest lakes and rivers on the globe are being depleted at a very frightening pace, and many of the most important underground aquifers that we depend on to irrigate our crops will soon be gone. At this point, approximately 40 percent of the entire population of the planet has little or no access to clean water, and it is being projected that by 2025 two-thirds of humanity will live in "water-stressed" areas. But most Americans are not too concerned about all of this because they assume that North America has more fresh water than anyone else does. And actually they would be right about that, but the truth is that even North America is rapidly running out of water and it is going to change all of our lives. Today, the most important underground water source in America, the Ogallala Aquifer, is rapidly running dry. The most important lake in the western United States, Lake Mead, is rapidly running dry. The most important river in the western United States, the Colorado River, is rapidly running dry. Putting our heads in the Read more…
Nearly all conventional food crops grown with fluoride-laced water, then sprayed with more fluoride
(NaturalNews) The average American today is exposed to a whole lot more fluoride than he or she is probably aware. Conventional produce, it turns out, is one of the most prevalent sources of fluoride exposure besides fluoridated water, as conventional crops are not only irrigated with fluoride-laced water in many cases, but also sprayed with pesticide and herbicide chemicals that have been blended with fluoride, and later processed once again with fluoridated water.
This fact may come as a surprise to many who have bought into the idea that eating more fresh produce is automatically beneficial for health, regardless of how that produce was grown. Thinking that they are doing their bodies a favor, millions of Americans have incorporated conventional fruits and vegetables into their everyday diets, not realizing that the resulting cumulative effect of fluoride exposure from these foods could be harming their health.
Many food crops uptake fluoride chemicals from water, soil
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population is being forcibly medicated with fluoride chemicals via
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Water wars: Shortages may destroy entire nations, warns government report
(NaturalNews) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) recently released a report entitled Global Water Security that claims water supply issues around the globe will lead to economic instability, civil and international wars, and even the use of water as a weapon in the next several decades. In typical shock-and-awe fashion, the U.S. government paints a grim picture of so-called global warming, water shortages, and other water problems as the causes of major global destabilization, which it also says may be mitigated if certain steps are taken to offset them.
What are these steps, you may ask? As expected, getting the U.S. government involved in water supply issues around the globe is presented as a primary solution. This measure implies, of course, that U.S. models of water management, which include price-gouging the public in the name of water conservation, will also be implemented across the Read more…
Water supplies may run out by 2030 in India: Study
Water supplies will begin running out in critical regions where they support cities, industries and food production — including in India, China and the Middle East — by 2030 due to over-extraction of groundwater, a scientist has warned.
"The world has experienced a boom in groundwater use, more than doubling the rate of extraction between 1960 and 2000 — with usage continuing to soar up to the present," says Craig Simmons, director of the National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training (NCGRT).
A recent satellite study has revealed falling groundwater tables in the US, India, China, Middle East and North Africa, where expanding agriculture and cities have increased water demand.
"Groundwater currently makes up about Read more…
Huge 'Ocean' Discovered Inside Earth
This article was published a few years back but it is still very interesting.
Scientists scanning the deep interior of Earth have found evidence of a vast water reservoir beneath eastern Asia that is at least the volume of the Arctic Ocean.
The discovery marks the first time such a large body of water has found in the planet's deep mantle.
The finding, made by Michael Wysession, a seismologist at Washington University in St. Louis, and his former graduate student Jesse Lawrence, now at the University of California, San Diego, will be detailed in a forthcoming monograph to be published by Read more…


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ATLANTA, March 7 (UPI) -- Hawaii was the only state to report high flu activity for the week ending March 1, only Texas reported moderate flu activity, federal health officials say.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's weekly flu report said Delaware, Louisiana, Minnesota, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wisconsin reported low influenza-like illness, while the remaining 42 states reported minimal influenza-like illness.
For the first week in March, the national proportion of people seeing their healthcare provider for influenza-like illness decreased for the ninth week, reaching the national baseline of 2 percent. Baseline influenza activity is the level that clinical influenza activity remains in throughout the summer and most of the winter.
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Mamelodi Sundowns tighten grip at the top with Golden Arrows win
Mamelodi Sundowns tightened their grip on top spot in the PSL with a 1-0 success away at Lamontville Golden Arrows on Sunday.
An early goal from Ivorian defender Bangaly Soumahoro sealed the victory for Sundowns, and they now hold a two-point lead over second-placed Orlando Pirates, but with three games in hand.
Four clubs are a further point back, but all have played more games than The Brazilians, including Kaizer Chiefs, who have also featured in three more.
Sundowns are now hitting ominous form having taken 13 points from the last 15 available, picking up a head of steam as others around them falter.
Soumahoro put them ahead inside five minutes with a neat volley on the turn.
Golden Arrows came close to levelling when Zimbabwe international Kuda Mahachi thundered a shot onto the crossbar minutes later, while at the other end Sibusiso Vilakazi spurned a good opportunity just before halftime.
Hlompho Kekana saw his ferocious free kick palmed away by Golden Arrows keeper Nkosi Gumede in the second period, with the gloveman then denying Vilakazi from close range as the visitors pushed for a second goal.
In Sunday's other match, Bloemfontein Celtic moved into fourth with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over provincial rivals Free State Stars.
Celtic were always in command as they put last weekend's Telkom Knockout final defeat behind them thanks to two goals from Victor Letsoalo and a first in three years for former Chiefs midfielder Lucky Baloyi.
Letsoalo had them 1-0 up at the break as he combined in a neat one-two with fellow forward Ndumiso Mabena to score, but could not add to that before the break as he missed with the goal at his mercy.
Baloyi did increase the lead before the hour-mark though with a fine shot from the edge of the box that gave Stars keeper Badra Sangare no chance.
Letsoalo then beat the offside trap and this time found the right finish to make it 3-0.
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If your kids are like mine, they LOVE the classic children's book by Eric Carle: The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Full of amazing, full-color illustrations, a cute main character, and a story line that parents and kids enjoy, there is a reason this book will continue to warm the hearts of families for years to come.
Did you know that the book is also a centerpiece for a new healthy eating initiative?
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the American Academy of Pediatrics have joined with the best-selling children's book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, and with We Give Books to help families learn about healthy eating habits at home. The Eating Healthy. Growing Strong campaign is an important part of the Alliance's mission to combat childhood obesity.
This spring, more than 17,500 pediatrician offices across the United States will receive free copies of specially created The Very Hungry Caterpillar books, together with growth charts and parent handouts that encourage doctors and parents to have meaningful conversations about the importance of healthy eating.
You can read more about the initiative and download the growth chart and parent handout on the Healthy Children and Alliance for a Healthier Generation campaign websites.
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China's Religion
For many outsiders, looking at China's religion would reveal a rather sterile landscape when compared to other cultures' spiritual practices. Ancestor worship and other folk practices at family shrines pale when compared with the lavish churches, cathedrals, and temples used by the world's major religions. Some may even feel that China is actually lacking in native spiritual beliefs altogether. But nothing could be further than the truth. Religion in the People's Republic of China is diverse and quite interesting.
Ancient Roots
In ancient China, religion may have begun thousands of years ago with shamanistic practices that honored the spirits of nature. Fortune was believed to be a result of living in harmony with these spirits, so it was in a person's best interest to forge a good relationship with then. Otherwise, misfortune could follow a person, his or her family, and spoil all of their endeavors.
From these beliefs eventually Taoism emerged. Although it was China's religion centuries ago, Taoism (pronounced Daoism) was originally more of a philosophy. It proposed following the flow of nature, moving with its flow and cycles, as the path to being in harmony both with oneself and the world. This philosophy spread throughout China, forming the basis of such arts as Feng Shui, the use of the I Ching, or Book of Changes, as a source of divination, Tai Chi, and the healing arts.
Along with Taoism, Confucianism emerged as another one of the famous beliefs systems practiced in China. It was not a religion originally but it opposed Daoism. While it proposed that following laws, strict moral codes, and obeying authority were the path to a harmonious society, Taoism supported individual responsibility and morality. Both of these philosophies enjoyed periods of popularity, and in some ways even blended over time.
The arrival of Buddhism also showed the way China's religion and spiritual practice adapts to new concepts. The only foreign religion to become a widespread practice in China, Buddhism became so popular that at one time it was considered a threat to those in power. Buddhism spawned two schools that even now are the most popular sects in China, Ch'an or Zen Buddhism and Pure Land Buddhism. In China the main religion may well be Buddhism.
Together, these three philosophies formed the main branches of China's religion with Taoism and Buddhism continuing strong to this day. Even Confucian ethics are still an important part of the lives of many people.
Other Outside Influences on China's Religion
Buddhism is not the only religion to arrive in China and make an impression. With trade and exposure to the outside world came both Islam and Christianity. While the indigenous religions and philosophies are a part of daily life for many people, Christian and Muslim Chinese are a minor but influential part of China's religion.
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Arab traders brought Islam with them in the seventh century AD. As time went on, people converted to Islam from Buddhism and the Nestorian Church, and increased the influence of the religion in the northern regions. A community, called the Hui, grew as male settler arrived and married Chinese women, while maintaining their beliefs and practices. Today nearly half of the Muslims in China are Hui. As China seeks to maintain relations with the Middle East, Islam is tolerated although there have been disputes. These have been based more on the need for autonomy, however, than actual persecution.
Also arriving in the seventh century, the Nestorian Church was established in the foreign quarters of large cities. These did not survive the end of the Tang dynasty. In fact, even during the Mongol dynasties, the Church served the Mongols more than the native Chinese. This changed in the late 1500s, when churches began to establish themselves as a growing part of China's religion and actually gained a sizable number of Chinese converts.
Even an edict in 1721 by Qing Emperor Kang XI failed to eliminate Christianity, so when missionaries returned in the mid nineteenth century they found Christian communities that were still thriving well. At this time, however, due to the forced opening of China's borders, many rejected this 'invading' religion at first. Christianity continued to grow, however, and despite a crisis during the Liberation of 1949, a resurgence of growth on the 1970s to 80s, greatly expanded its influence, making it a powerful part of China's religion.
The following article, The Growth of Buddhism in China, explores the philosophies arrival and how the Chinese mindset altered its practices. It will also explore its core beliefs and the most popular sects in China today.
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Finally, The Core Beliefs of Taoism will discuss how that way of life evolved, its practices and its relevance today in Chinese culture.
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10 Scholarships in Australia
There are various scholarships available for international students wanting to study at Australian institutions. They have varying selection criteria ...
There are various scholarships available for international students wanting to study at Australian institutions. They have varying selection criteria (although academic merit is a significant factor), closing dates and level of financial support.
These scholarships can be applied for directly through the relevant institutions, check the conditions on their websites to see if you may be eligible to apply. Other universities have scholarships available, these are just a snapshot of the different options.
Australian National University – Various Available
Curtin University – Various Available
La Trobe University – Up to 25% reduction in course fees
Macquarie University – Up to $10,000
Monash University – $10,000 per study year
University of Sydney – Various Available
Australia Awards – Operating through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade these awards cover full tuition fees, return air travel, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), a contribution to living costs and much more.
Endeavour Postgraduate Scholarship – Australian Government scholarship of up to $15,000 per semester
International Research Training Program (RTP) – These scholarships are supplied by the Australian government but must be applied for directly through an Australian university. They cover all tuition costs associated with a postgraduate research program as well as a living allowance.
Rotary International Peace Fellowship – Covers the tuition costs of a master's degree or professional development certificate at the University of Queensland.
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I'm always saying, you don't need to sacrifice beauty if you want to have an ethically and eco-conscious wedding. Even just a few meaningful choices can make a huge difference.
So, I'm thrilled when we received weddings where couples have made such decisions within their soirees like Stephanie and Ross's photographed by Michelle Lieb of Lieb Photographic.
Words from the bride:
What is your favorite wedding day memory?
Ross and I walked into the reception while the guests were enjoying tea at their tables. Without saying anything, we poured ourselves some tea before Ross picked up the alarm clock, rang it, and then and loudly proclaimed "Change Places!" It was very unexpected and quickly changed the mood to a busy icebreaking social scene.
Did you DIY anything for your wedding? If so, what…?
I drew out the designs for the invites and save the dates which were printed and cut using a craft cutting machine (the Cricut Explore), and some were pressed with an embossing machine (the Cricut Cuttlebug).
For yard signs, I got some pre-stained wooden pallet-looking signs from a hobby store and hand-painted direction and quote signs with cut out stencils using my craft cutting machine.
For centerpieces, I collected small glass vases and put some white decorating stones in the bottom. For table numbers, I found almost tea-bag-shaped white blocks of wood from a hobby store and painted numbers on them with cut out stencils using my craft cutting machine. Using a small hand rotary tool (a Dremel) I cut holes in the bottom of these wooden blocks. I then covered thick wire with florist tape, folded it onto itself, and then wound it together in a spiral. This wire was hot glued into the hole made into the bottom of the white block. One of these went into each glass vase along with a few gum-paste flowers (made with edible gum paste, glue, and painted on dust) with the same wire stems as the place number blocks.
For the Tea Party, I collected tea cups, saucers, and teapots from thrift and consignment stores which were placed on each of the tables. I ordered small glass jars with cork lids and made simple syrup to go in each for sweetener for the tea (which was served cold). Each glass jar got two paper signs reading "Simple Sugar" and "Drink Me" made from my craft cutting machine. Each teapot also got paper signs of the same design showing the flavors. Hats for the party were collected from thrift stores.
Having made two wedding cakes in the past and a gluten-free baker I made our own wedding cake and mini cupcakes for the guests. All of the eggs came from our backyard chickens. The flowers on the cake were also made at the same time as those in the centerpiece vases.
Instead of hiring caterers we hired servers and a cook then ordered some hard-to-find equipment such as chafers and tablecloths but almost all serve-ware was borrowed or collected over time from thrift stores and consignment shops including all dishware, cake stands, flatware, glasses, coffee cups, coffee percolators, pitchers, and carafes. When collected over time and with some luck the cost of these things can be even cheaper than renting it all. Napkins were made by my mother.
My dad made our wedding trellis and side benches.
My dad coordinated mowing with our neighbor to give us a free flowing countryside.
My mom planted flowerbeds including a bed of sunflowers.
What is your advice for brides currently in the planning process?
Plan on not needing to do anything on the big day, so be sure to delegate jobs out and that everyone has what they need to make their jobs easier/possible. Get in the heads of everyone that has some kind of job on the day of the wedding to determine what kind of materials they might need or problems they may run into. It is worth supplying extra tools and supplies for your peace of mind. Also, think about your day from the guests point of view. Will it be obvious where to go and what will their first instinct be to do when they get there? If there is something you don't want them doing, such as start dancing or drinking without you, don't offer it until the appropriate time. You can also instruct them to do or not do things through your DJ or officiant. Don't feel bad for making them play be your rules, it's an experience you are creating for them. They are just along for the ride.
Pool as many jobs from friends as you can.
If you feel overwhelmed by a theme or feel for the wedding pick one thing you care about and branch everything off it. Also consider something fun you could only do given the circumstance that all of your friends and relatives are in one place.
Words from the Photographer:
Oh my goodness! I truly work with some of the most creative folks…and it's not always other wedding professionals…sometimes my brides are pretty incredibly talented creatives. I loved Stephanie and her vision for her big day from the first time we met. She planned and created so many amazing details for her wedding with a bright and beautiful color palette and one of my personal favorite details of the day…her own wedding cake…gluten free and vegan! Seriously, this girl is one talented, compassionate and intelligent woman.
A little background on our beautiful bride:
Stephanie draws much of her inspiration from her life and travels. She lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico until she was 12, when her family moved to Culpeper, Virginia. During high school her family moved to Rome, Italy (where she and Ross honeymooned!). Stephanie loved exploring Italy and by her senior year in high school she was Captain of the Women's Cross Country and Basketball teams. After high school she followed her sister to the University of Mary Washington, where she studied Environmental Science. After college Stephanie traveled to Wisconsin to do agricultural research in Soil Science. After returning to Virginia, Stephanie began exploring her passion for experimenting in gluten free baking and began managing the Farmers' Market in King George County.
And a little background on our dashing groom:
Ross was born in Virginia Beach and lived there through his high school years. He was passionate about sports and computers, played basketball and baseball all the way through high school and has been building, fixing, and programming computers since he was 14. At the University of Mary Washington he finished the Computer Science Program in 3 years.
So how did they meet?
Ross and Stephanie met at Mary Washington in 2006 in a Chaos Theory Freshman Seminar class. (Right?!!) During their college years they connected over their love of Italian food and culture, basketball, as well as topics in science and mathematics. Once Stephanie moved to Wisconsin, they kept up a long distance relationship for over three years, traveling back and forth between Virginia and Wisconsin, often on a monthly basis. Once they were both back in Virginia, Ross helped Stephanie with her first year of selling her baked goods at the Farmer's' Market and continued his position at InfoReliance as a principal consultant.
And the details of the day…
I love the details! The girls prepped for the day at the downtown Marriott in Fredericksburg. Their gorgeous fair trade necklaces were a gift from Stephanie from Ten Thousand Villages and the bridesmaid dresses are from Anthropologie. Stephanie's incredible tea length Ellis of London dress is from Urban Set Bride in Richmond, Virginia and doesn't it just compliment her pixie cut perfectly?
Stephanie and Ross decided on a first look in downtown Fredericksburg close to where they met in college prior to driving to her parents' home for ceremony and reception. Their memorable first look took place on the downtown square.
And then we were off to Stephanie's parents' home in Culpeper county for the ceremony and reception.
Seriously look at the incredible details! The ceremonial arbor was made by Stephanie's father and the flowers were beautifully arranged by her aunt. This is what happens when your aunt is a florist. Then everything was set for the tea party to follow the ceremony. Guests enjoyed a rotating tea party before the reception and the vintage tea cups, saucers and pots made it so enchanting. Every time the clock chimed, the guests moved to another table, getting to know everyone! Now that's how you throw a Mad Hatter style tea party. There was a vintage suitcase of hats and some guests wore their own. The table centerpieces featured tiny vials of "drink me" simple syrup and flowers that Stephanie made of fondant to match the gorgeous cake she baked as well. After breaking the mad hatter clock, the reception began.
Having a sister and a brother-in-law to get the party going is always a plus as well as a friend who DJs.
The evening was incredible as Stephanie and Ross can REALLY dance. I couldn't have imagined a more perfect wedding day for these two and then on to a honeymoon in Italy!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Photographer: Michelle Lieb, Lieb Photographic LLC | Florals: Shirley Ludwig with Wild Orchid Flowers | Wedding Dress: Ellis Bridals, Alexandria, Virginia | Bride's Shoes: Blue by Betsey Johnson | Bridesmaids Shoes: Toms | Groom's Attire: Men's Warehouse | Catering and Servers: T&T Event Staffing, Latanya King, Cook: Joe Peruzzi | Hair and Makeup: Studio Dior, Fredericksburg, Virginia | DJ: Michael Geddes Productions | Officiant: Friend, Ryan Greene | Cake and Cupcake: Bride, Stephanie | Bridesmaids Necklaces: Ten Thousand Villages | Bridesmaid Dresses: Anthropologie | Second Shooter: Len Jenkins Photography


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Soldier of Fortune
|Soldier of Fortune
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|Basic Information
|Video Game
|[[Raven Software]][[Category:Raven Software]]
|First-person shooter
|Microsoft Windows, Linux, PlayStation 2 and Dreamcast
ESRB: M (Mature)
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Compatibility | Covers | Credits | DLC | Help
Localization | Manifest | Modding | Patches
Ratings | Reviews | Screenshots | Soundtrack
Videos | Walkthrough
- This article concerns the first-person shooter. For the SNES and Genesis game Soldiers of Fortune, see The Chaos Engine.
Soldier of Fortune (also known as SoF) is a first-person shooter game created by Raven Software and published by Activision on March 27, 2000 for Microsoft Windows. It uses a modified id Tech 2 game engine. It was later released on the PlayStation 2 as well as the Dreamcast, while Loki Software also made a port for Linux. Two sequels were later made to the game as well.
Story[edit | edit source]
The story involves the theft of nuclear weapons, and the main enemy turns out to be an Afrikaner Neo-Nazi group based in Germany, led by Sergei Dekker. At the beginning of the game, terrorists steal four nuclear weapons from a storage facility in Russia, and proceed to sell them to various third world nations. This is a prelude to the acquisition of advanced weapons of mass destruction by this terrorist group.
John Mullins, working for a U.S.-based mercenary ("soldier of fortune") organization known only as "The Shop", and his partner, Aaron "Hawk" Parsons, are assigned to prevent the nukes from falling into the wrong hands, and stop the terrorists in their plans.
Locations[edit | edit source]
- New York City (NYC Subway, back alleys and warehouses): fighting a white power skinhead gang led by Dekker's brother Wilhelm "Saber" Dekker. Missions Rescue and Kill (1) and Sabre (6).
- Soroti, Uganda (cargo train): fighting Ugandan rebels. Mission Nuke Retrieval (2).
- Gračanica, Kosovo (sewers, city ruins, a former NATO airfield): fighting Serb militants. Mission Queen Bee (3).
- Uyedineniya Island, Siberia, Russia (canyon, military base and chemical plant): fighting Russian soldiers. Mission Nest Egg (4).
- Baghdad, Basra, Iraq (town, military bunker, military airfield & cargo airplane, fortress, oil refinery): fighting soldiers of Saddam Hussein and General Amu. Missions Lightfoot (5) and White Rabbit (9).
- Kordofan, Sudan (train yard, slaughterhouse, missile factory): fighting Sudanese troops. Mission Dragonfire (7).
- Tokyo, Japan (backstreets, corporate HQ, penthouse): fighting yakuza thugs and ninja assassins. Mission Jessica Six (8).
- Hamburg, Germany (castle): fighting Sergei Dekker and his men. Mission Endgame (10).
Graphics[edit | edit source]
Soldier of Fortune was built around a modified version of the Quake II engine at the time of its release.[1] It was the first game to utilize the GHOUL damage model engine developed by Raven Software. This introduced the ability to dismember enemies in combat, adding to the realism of the game. Upgraded versions of the GHOUL system was later used in other Raven titles such as Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix and Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast.
Gameplay[edit | edit source]
A controversial video game, Soldier of Fortune was best known for its graphic depictions of firearms dismembering the human body. This graphic violence is the game's main stylistic attraction, much like the destructible environments of Red Faction or bullet time of Max Payne. The GHOUL engine enables depiction of extreme graphic violence, in which character models are based on body parts that can each independently sustain damage (gore zones). There are 26 zones in total. A shot to the head with a powerful gun will often make the target's head explode, leaving nothing but the bloody stump of the neck remaining; a close-range shot to the stomach with a shotgun will leave an enemy's bowels in a bloody mess, and a shot to the nether regions will cause the victims to clutch their groin in agony for a few seconds before keeling over dead. It is possible to shoot off an enemy's limbs (head, arms, legs) leaving nothing left but a bloody torso. In the last mission there is also a fictional microwave weapon, causing the enemies to fry or explode, depending on the firing mode.
However, nonviolence is a possibility, if the player is a good shot it is possible to shoot an enemy's weapon out of their hand, causing them to cower on the floor to surrender. The game also came with options to disable all gore and there is even a version of the game with the extreme violence permanently locked-out, called Soldier of Fortune: Tactical Low-Violence Version.[2]
Reception[edit | edit source]
Soldier of Fortune was praised as being a solid and entertaining shooter, with one of the game's greatest praises being its graphic depiction of gore and violence, which both proponents and detractors consider to be more realistic than most first-person shooter games.
|Shoot someone in the foot, they hop around for a moment yelping in pain. Shoot someone in the throat, they grasp at their throat, gurgle, and fall to the floor. They don't always die, however. I walked around one room for five minutes trying to figure out where a soft slurping sound was coming from only to find that one of my targets was on the floor, alive, yet gurgling softly through a hole in his throat. Nice touch. You can even shoot the gun from someone's hands if your aim is good enough."
— J. Neil Doane, Linux Journal[3]
Critical reaction was positive, with the 82.30% average rating based on 32 reviews of the PC version. However, the Dreamcast version's reception was less enthusiastic, with the 71.06% average rating (reviewers criticized the loading times, which were both frequent and extremely lengthy).[4]
Violence controversy[edit | edit source]
In 2000, after receiving a complaint from a member of the public about the explicit content of the game, the British Columbia Film Classification Office investigated and decided the violence, gore and acts of torture were not suitable for persons under 18 years of age. In a controversial decision, the game was labeled an "adult motion picture" and was rated Restricted. In Germany, the game was placed on the Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons index.[5][6][7][8]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Signs of Soldier of Fortune's success are still evident today with still many thousands of active players.[citation needed] To this date many stores still sell Soldier of Fortune, though it's usually found via online download stores.
Sequels[edit | edit source]
Based on its success, Raven Software and Activision later published Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix in 2002, based on the Quake III: Team Arena engine. Initially released for Windows, the sequel was later ported to the Xbox.
A third game in the series, Soldier of Fortune: Payback was made by Cauldron HQ and released on November 14, 2007.
A MMOFPS based on the series, Soldier of Fortune Online was published in Korea by Dragonfly and went in Closed Beta on August 12, 2010 and ended on August 16, 2010.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Blevins, Tal (2000-04-03). Soldier of Fortune. IGN PC. IGN.
- ↑ Soldier of Fortune: Tactical Low-Violence Version (MobyGames)
- ↑ Soldier of Fortune for Linux (Linux Journal)
- ↑ Soldier of Fortune PC (GameRankings)
- ↑ McCausland, Mary-Louise (2000-07-11). B.C. Film Classification Soldier of Fortune Decision. The Free Radical.
- ↑ Lunman, Kim (2000-07-12). "B.C. Labels 'Brutal' Video Game as Adult Film". The Globe and Mail: p. A1. http://www.thefreeradical.ca/bc_labels_brutal_video_game_as_a.htm.
- ↑ Lunman, Kim (2000-08-12). Company to Appeal Game's X-Rating. The Globe and Mail.
- ↑ Soldier of Gore: Excessively Violent Video Game restricted by B.C. Film Commissioner. The Globe and Mail (2000-06-12).
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Network18 & Google In Conversation with Arun Jaitley
On being asked whether all this will only be if Modi comes to power: government will be BJP-led NDA, if we have a charismatic leader, why deny his presence?
On allegations of personality cult in BJP: one man sitting in Delhi can't govern India; it is different from running a state.
We will fully exploit Modi's charisma in running the elections; in running the government he will lead a team.
Even Modi knows he will not be heading a personal government; it will be a national government.
About giving tickets to new BJP members: Have fought a lot of elections on a losing ground; now time to fight elections to win.
Had option for either Delhi or Amritsar, decided on latter after consideration by party.
If I wanted I could sit in Rajya Sabha till 2018; but party thought some leaders could be fielded in select areas so the rest of candidates in that state could benefit.
About sidelining of BJP leaders: Modi does not speak much at party meetings.
About Kanpur and Varanasi seats; we consider Kanpur to be a stronger field.
We regret we could not adjust Jaswant Singh; he was an asset, I still wish he would withdraw nomination papers.
We must not confuse e-commerce and FDI in retail; they are entirely different issues.
AAP's game plan is publicity by fighting high-profile candidates.
AAP only a TV opponent for us; real opponent on the field is Congress.
Till 15 years ago all Gujarat PSUs were in loss; by giving them autonomy and good management training they can be turned around.
Where the private sector is very advanced, like airlines, government undertakings find it difficult to compete; in other areas like oil and gas government has to stay.
Nothing wrong if a manifesto is a little vague; Modi is wary of going into policy specifics at the moment, but we have committed to specifics on public forums earlier.
There is a view among certain states that Centre will cripple them regarding GST; we need to take them into confidence.
Must ensure oil and gas sectors do not suffer in the name of populism; but must keep in mind price burden does not pass on to consumers.
Strict penalties must be imposed on frivolous or false litigators.
Economic reform is the art of the possible; must begin with what is possible and doable, not worry about the difficult ones right now.
UPA came on the legacy of 8.5 per cent growth and is leaving on 4.5 per cent; investors expect a return to earlier times in future.
I am a member of the 272-club: those who expect NDA to get 272 seats or more, not just 160 or 220.
Expecting 30-35 seats from Maharashtra, Shiv Sena situation won't pull our alliance down.
Our long-term goal is a tap, light and toilet in every home.
It is just a media concept that our campaign is peaking too early.
Conversation with Arun Jaitley is now over; watch out for next conversation in this series, with Jairam Ramesh on March 27.


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FEMA Chief Sent Help Only After Storm Hit
WASHINGTON (AP) – The top U.S. disaster official waited hours after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast before he proposed to his boss sending at least 1,000 Homeland Security workers into the region to support rescuers, internal documents show.
Part of the mission, according to the documents obtained by The Associated Press, was to "convey a positive image" about the government's response for victims.
He waits until the storm hits, and then he actually has the gall to suggest that part of the mission should be to try to make the government look good.
Michael Brown shouldn't just be fired. He should be shot. Even better: He should be turned over to the survivors.
Also, you may recall that I earlier noted that one difference between Iraq and New Orleans is that this time the government isn't able to hide our American dead. Surprise! but That doesn't mean that the administration isn't going to try to hide them. Because, after all, all those dead people won't exactly convey a positive image about the government's reponse for victims, now, would they. And we can't have that.