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Strikeforce light heavyweight contender Antwain Britt (11-4 MMA, 1-1 SF) knows all about missed opportunities.
The heavy-handed Virginian had then-contender Rafael "Feijao" Cavalcante staggering in their May matchup after a few well-placed strikes, but he let the Brazilian off the hook and eventually succumbed to his opponent's powerful standup attack.
It was a valuable lesson learned, said Britt, and he wants a second chance to get it right.
"The outcome didn't go my way, but I did have Feijao hurt," Britt told MMAjunkie.com Radio (www.mmajunkie.com/radio). "I gave him too much space, and he was able to recover. A couple of tweaks to the game, not giving him the respect that I did give him – if that fight happens 10 times, I think it happens a different way every time.
"I'm definitely tweaking my game and re-visiting my wrestling a lot more and getting ready to put myself back in title contention."
Feijao, of course, would go on to defeat Muhammed "King Mo" Lawal in August and claim Strikeforce's 205-pound belt. Britt, meanwhile, steps back in the cage Friday night on the main card of the Showtime-broadcast "Strikeforce Challengers 12: Shaolin vs. Wilcox" event in Jackson, Miss.
Britt said Feijao's title win helped soften the pain of the loss, but not by much.
"Losing to guy like Feijao, it definitely makes me feel a little bit better that he is the champ," Britt said. "I didn't just lose to just some run-of-the-mill guy. But it only makes me feel a little better."
What will help is a Friday win over Ovince St. Preux (7-4 MMA, 1-0 SF). And if successful, Britt wants to take on some of the division's top contenders in an effort to earn a rematch with Cavalcante.
"I definitely want to get back in there and do well this weekend and pull myself back into contention," Britt said. "In my opinion, there's three top-20, top-25 205ers in Strikeforce between myself, Mo and Feijao. With a good win this weekend, it least puts me back on the radar.
"All those matchup are interchangeable. Can you imagine myself and Dan Henderson or 'Babalu' Sobral and Mo? There's some superfights out there in Strikeforce at 205. I want to be up in the mix. I want to prove that I belong there."
And with nine TKO wins in 11 career victories, Britt won't be happy just getting by. Instead, he intends to make a statement.
"Very violent," Britt said. "I'm going to decimate all."
For the latest on Strikeforce Challengers 12, stay tuned to the MMA Rumors section of MMAjunkie.com.
MMAjunkie.com Radio broadcasts Monday-Friday at noon ET (9 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. The show is hosted by Gorgeous George, MMAjunkie.com lead staff reporter John Morgan and producer Goze. For more information or to download past episodes, go to www.mmajunkie.com/radio.


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In the news release, Alpha Affiliated Mine Rescue Teams Take Top Honors at Nationwide Mine Rescue Skills Contest, issued 08-Oct-2012 by Alpha Natural Resources over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that the sponsoring organization of this contest is the West Virginia Mine Rescue Alliance, not the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) as originally issued inadvertently. The complete, corrected release follows:
BRISTOL, Va., Oct. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Natural Resources (NYSE:ANR), a leading U.S. coal supplier, today announced that its affiliated mine rescue teams swept the top spots in the overall experienced teams' competition at the Nationwide Mine Rescue Skills Contest, which is sponsored by the West Virginia Mine Rescue Alliance and is held biennially in even-numbered years. The event was held Oct. 2-5 in Beckley, W.Va.
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Twenty-three teams participated in the competition: eight in Division-1 for teams with less than three years of experience and 15 teams in Division-2 for experienced teams. Alpha-affiliated teams took the top spots in several categories in the experienced teams' competition.
Below are the highlights of the contest for teams sponsored by Alpha affiliates:
Division 2 - Overall Winners
First Place - Kingston White
Second Place - Rockspring Gold
Third Place - Brooks Run South
Division 2 - Individual Blocks:
Mine Rescue Field Problem
First Place - Brooks Run South
First Aid/ Bench/ Gas Test/ Written Exam
First Place - Kingston White
Smoke Problem/ Firefighting
First Place - Kingston White
"This was a very successful effort for our affiliated mine rescue teams in the most important event of the year," said Rob Asbury, Alpha's mine rescue coordinator. "They were put to the test against other elite competitors, but our teams work hard year round preparing for any possible situation. We congratulate them on a job well done."
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) sponsors a National Mine Rescue Contest in odd-numbered years, which an Alpha affiliate, Black Mountain White Team from Southern Kentucky, won in Columbus, Ohio in 2011. Alpha affiliates also performed well in a number of regional contests throughout the year.
About Alpha Natural Resources
With $7.1 billion in total revenue in 2011, Alpha Natural Resources ranks as America's second-largest coal producer by revenue and third-largest by production. Alpha is the nation's largest supplier of metallurgical coal used in the steel-making process and is a major supplier of thermal coal to electric utilities and manufacturing industries. In 2011 the company had more than 200 customers on five continents. More information about Alpha can be found on the company's Web site at www.alphanr.com.
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Target of the standard: Secure the selection of adequate and appropriate security measures to protect information values and to raise customer confidence.
For whom?: For every company no regardless of size or industry-sector (e.g. commercial companies, authorities, non-profit-organisations)
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Nineteen pound steel head I caught in the Clearwater, in Orifino, ID. Best man trip I ever been on.
Does anybody breath? Honeymoon in Kona...The beginning of the Hawaiian obsession!
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Today, I'm sharing another craft of Christmas past. I cannot take credit for this idea, but I did help make these. Several years ago, my sister-in-love & mom-in-love saw or heard about this idea & decided to give it a try. Well, I would say that they very successfully pulled the idea off.
The idea is to up-cycle used lightbulbs & make them into cute ornaments for your Christmas tree.
Here are the supplies used:
- Light bulbs
- FolkArt Clearcote Acrylic Sealer *See note below*
- White paint
- Felt
- Pom-poms in different sizes
- Googly eyes
- Twine
- Pipe cleaners
- Mini teddy bears
- Letter beads
- Thread
- Hot Glue
**Update: To view my step-by-step tutorial with step-by-step photos, click HERE.**
They started by painting the light bulbs ahead of time. ** Update: my sister in law told me I missed a step. "You need to add that we sprayed the lightbulbs before painting them...with FolkArt Clearcote Acrylic Sealer otherwise the paint just peels off." Thanks so much, Jodi!! **
Then, the fun began. This is where I came to help.
- Cut strips of felt for the hats (or toques as we call them here in Canada) as well as the mittens.
- Attach twine to the hats & make a loop to hang the ornament
- Add eyes
- Add pom-poms for earmuffs, noses, & buttons. (You can also add them to the tips of the hat, as I did in the second picture on the blue hat)
- Add a pipe cleaner around the base of the hat as in the second picture, if desired.
- Attach mittens to twine & glue in place (leave some room loose at the front of the mitten for the next step)
- Make them personal by adding a name or sentiment with the letter beads. String them onto some thread & glue the ends under the ends of the mittens.
Here's our little snowman/woman family:
If you'd be interested in a more in-depth tutorial, leave me a comment & let me know. If there's interest, I can certainly whip up another one of these with some photo directions. Pictures would certainly help with the hat portion of the instructions as that can be hard to explain.
We bought a mini white Christmas tree for our family room this year. The kid's decorations (including these) & my nutcracker decorations grace its branches. We're lovin' it!
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According to reports, Sandi Jackson, the wife of Jesse Jackson Jr. called the media who were sitting outside of her fundraiser at the Park 52 restaurant "jackals."
She said to the audience at her event, "The jackals are outside. Let them stay outside," referring to the media at her birthday/fundraiser party.
Jackson went on to tell the crowd, "We are family in here…it's because of you all that I keep it going on."
Before the end of the event, Jackson thanked everyone for the support they have given her husband, saying, "My husband is at home. He is feeling better."
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Major League Gaming's Winter Championships began yesterday evening in Columbus, Ohio, and are in full swing now, with tournaments in StarCraft 2, Halo: Reach, Mortal Kombat, Soulcalibur V and King of Fighters XIII.
You can see all of the action live for free on the six streams in standard definition at Major League Gaming's official site. They're also selling gold upgrades for those who wish to see this in high definition.
The tournament field comprises more than 1,000 of the world's best players and offers more than $200,000 in prizes. Gamers are coming from as far as Korea, Sweden and Peru to compete. The Winter Championships are also offering an Uncharted 3 multiplayer tournament as an exhibition event.
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Curriculum Science Grade 6 PDF Grade-Set: k-9
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Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment
Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment
- Sample questions to support inquiry with students:
- How are internal systems necessary for survival?
- What do your body systems require for survival?
- How do your body systems interact with one another?
Everyday materials are often mixtures
Everyday materials are often mixtures
- Sample questions to support inquiry with students:
- What is a heterogeneous mixture?
- How can mixtures be separated?
Newton's three laws of motion describe the relationship between force and motion
Newton's three laws of motion describe the relationship between force and motion
- Sample questions to support inquiry with students:
- What is the difference between motion caused by balanced forces and motion caused by unbalanced forces?
- How are balanced and unbalanced forces evident in your life and activities?
The solar system is part of the Milky Way, which is one of billions of galaxies
The solar system is part of the Milky Way, which is one of billions of galaxies
- Sample questions to support inquiry with students:
- What are the relationships between Earth and the rest of the universe?
- What is an extreme environment?
- What extreme environments exist on Earth or in our galaxy?
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Students are expected to be able to do the following:
Questioning and predicting
Questioning and predicting
Questioning and predictingChange is making the form, nature, content or future course of something different from what it is or what it would be if left alone. For example, Newton's third law, the idea that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction describes the changes that occur in response to pushes and pulls.
- Key questions about change:
- How has our solar system changed over time?
- How has the exploration of extreme environments on Earth and in space changed in the last decade?
Demonstrate a sustained curiosity about a scientific topic or problem of personal interest
Make observations in familiar or unfamiliar contexts
Identify questions to answer or problems to solve through scientific inquiry
Make predictions about the findings of their inquiry
Planning and conducting
With support, plan appropriate investigations to answer their questions or solve problems they have identified
Decide which variable should be changed and measured for a fair test
Choose appropriate data to collect to answer their questions
Observe, measure, and record data, using appropriate tools, including digital technologies
Use equipment and materials safely, identifying potential risks
Processing and analyzing data and information
Experience and interpret the local environment
Identify First Peoples perspectives and knowledge as sources of information
Construct and use a variety of methods, including tables, graphs, and digital technologies, as appropriate, to represent patterns or relationships in data
Identify patterns and connections in data
Compare data with predictions and develop explanations for results
Demonstrate an openness to new ideas and consideration of alternatives
Evaluate whether their investigations were fair tests
Identify possible sources of error
Suggest improvements to their investigation methods
Identify some of the assumptions in secondary sources
secondary sourcessecondary sources of evidence could include anthropological and contemporary accounts of First Peoples of BC, news media, archives, journals, etc.
Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of evidence
Identify some of the social, ethical, and environmental implications of the findings from their own and others' investigations
Applying and innovating
Contribute to care for self, others, and community through personal or collaborative approaches
Co-operatively design projects
Transfer and apply learning to new situations
Generate and introduce new or refined ideas when problem solving
Communicate ideas, explanations, and processes in a variety of ways
Express and reflect on personal, shared, or others' experiences of place
placePlace is any environment, locality, or context with which people interact to learn, create memory, reflect on history, connect with culture, and establish identity. The connection between people and place is foundational to First Peoples perspectives of the world.
- Key questions about place:
- How does place influence your ability to plan and conduct an inquiry?
- How does your understanding of place affect the ways in which you collect evidence and evaluate it?
- How do the place-based experiences and stories of others affect the ways in which you communicate your findings and other information?
- Ways of knowing refers to the various beliefs about the nature of knowledge that people have; they can include, but are not limited to, Aboriginal, gender-related, subject/discipline specific, cultural, embodied and intuitive beliefs about knowledge. What are the connections between ways of knowing and place?
Students are expected to know the following:
the basic structures and functions of body systems
systemsFirst People's understandings of body systems in humans and animals
- excretoryexcretorykidneys, ureters, bladder, etc.
- reproductivereproductiveovaries, testes, etc.
- hormonalhormonalchemical messengers in the body (e.g., insulin, adrenalin)
- nervousnervousbrain, spinal cord, etc.; role of receptors — the brain interprets the signals received and can make mistakes (e.g., optical illusions) in those interpretations
heterogeneous mixtures
heterogeneous mixturessuspensions (e.g., salad dressing), emulsions (e.g., milk), colloids (e.g., aerosols)
- separated using a difference in component propertiesseparated using a difference in component properties
- density (e.g., centrifuge or settling, silt deposits in a river delta, tailings ponds, Roman aqueduct settling sections)
- particle size (e.g., sieves, filters)
- local First Peoples knowledgeof separation and extraction methodslocal First Peoples knowledgehistorical and current First Peoples use of separation and extraction methods (e.g., eulachon oil, extraction of medicines from plants, pigments, etc.)
Newton's three laws of motion
Newton's three laws of motion
- first law: objects will stay stopped or in constant motion until acted upon by an outside force
- second law: only an unbalanced force causes acceleration
- third law: every force has an equal and opposite reaction force
effects of balanced and unbalanced forces
in daily physical activities
balanced and unbalanced forces
- balanced forces are equal and opposite forces (e.g., sitting in a chair)
- unbalanced forces are unequal; one force is larger (e.g., race cars on different ramps, mousetrap cars, rockets)
daily physical activitiesexamples of effects of balanced and unbalanced forces in school sports and physical education activities
force of gravity
force of gravity
- gravity is the force of attraction between objects that pulls all objects toward each other
- on Earth, gravity pulls objects toward the centre of the planet (e.g., falling objects, egg drop)
the overall scale, structure, and age of the universe
the position, motion, and components of our solar system
in our galaxy
components of our solar system
- planets, moons, asteroids, meteors, comets, etc.
- First Peoples perspectives regarding aurora borealis and other celestial phenomena
- extreme environments including contributions of Canadians to exploration technologies (e.g., Canadarm, Newt Suit, VENUS and NEPTUNE programs)
Note: Some of the learning standards in the PHE curriculum address topics that some students and their parents or guardians may feel more comfortable addressing at home. Refer to ministry policy regarding opting for alternative delivery.


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Delta Air Lines flights will operate 5 days a week
Nonstop Delta Air Lines flights from Pittsburgh to Paris will resume May 11.
The flights from Pittsburgh International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris will operate five days a week.
This year, Delta has changed the departure time from Paris from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Travelers will now arrive in Pittsburgh by 5 p.m. Eastern time.
"Delta is celebrating the fifth consecutive year of Pittsburgh-Paris service in large part due to the commitment and support of the Pittsburgh community," said Jeff Lobl, Delta's managing director of transatlantic network planning. "We are proud of the ongoing partnership that has enabled us to successfully bridge travel between the Steel City and the City of Lights and beyond."
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My name is João Neto. I am a freelance translator. I live in Portugal and my mother languages are Portuguese and French. As an academic background, I have a BA in Modern Languages and Literatures (English and French), an MA in Compared Medieval Literatures and a PhD in Contemporary Compared Languages and Literatures from by the New University of Lisbon and the Université de Tours, in France. I also have a Post Graduation (specialization) in Technical Translation (Portuguese, English and French) from the New University of Lisbon, and have experience in translating full-time. I graduated in 1994 and took up a job as a teacher in high schools. After my Post graduation in Technical Translation, I assumed a part-time job as a freelance translator for a few agencies throughout Europe and the United States, mainly working via Internet. In the meantime, I was invited by a Portuguese public university to create a Portuguese for Foreigners course, which I assumed as a second job parallel to translation. I regularly undertake projects sent by agencies and specialized enterprises that range from simple 1.000-word assignments to huge 100.000 word translations that I often deal with using Trados 6.0 CAT tool. My technical formation is backed by my military experience as an air force pilot, where I attended Officer Training Program and flight school. As a pilot, I had many fields I had to master to properly fulfill my obligations, so I took extensive medical training, IT formation, electronics and communication, strategy, physics, chemistry, geometry, powering systems, navigation and instrumentation. Then I've decided to completely change my business, keeping my flight permit but only using it as a hobby. I am currently a freelance translator working in various fields, such as law/legal (which I have done for Lloyds Trust Funds International for a few months), engineering (aeronautics, mechanical, industrial, mining, automotive), military, health (medical, pharmaceutical), education, journalism/advertising and IT (software, hardware), consumer goods (user manuals, adverts, newsletters), etc. I am meticulous, resourceful, versatile, I take pride in my work and I always meet (sometimes anticipate) deadlines. My past clients have shown their extreme satisfaction with my work. Should you require any further information please feel free to contact me at any time. Yours sincerely, João Neto R E S U M E: PERSONAL DETAILS Name: João Neto Lopes DATE OF BIRTH: 13/06/1972 NATIONALITIES/MOTHER TONGUES: Portuguese and French KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Translation. 0,04 Euros per word (source language) Proof-reading (25,00 euros/hour: 750 words/hour) LANGUAGE COMBINATIONS English Portuguese (EU) French Portuguese (EU) English French ACADEMIC BACKGROUND 1998-2003- PhD in Contemporary Compared Languages and Literatures. 1996-1998- MA in Compared Medieval Literature. 1995-1996- Specialization in Technical Translation (English and French). 1990-1995 New University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal and Université de Tours (France): Five-year degree in Modern Languages and Literatures - Portuguese, English and French (interrupted to fulfill my military obligations from mid 1991 until end 1992, when I attended the Air Force Academy). Université de Tours, France (September 1993-August 1994): Chosen by Faculty for a study period based on academic merit during which I took Translation and French Language and Literature classes. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - Interpreter in multiple Seminars, Conferences, Meetings and Symposiums in Portugal (Banking/Financial, Medical and Pharmaceutical). - Assistant Professor at a state University (Portuguese as a Foreign Language). - Freelance translator. - High school permanent teacher in Portugal (teaching English, French, Portuguese, Literature, Grammar, Linguistics, Translation Techniques). - Portuguese Language and Culture Teacher at the Portuguese Consulate in Tours, France. - Air Force Flight Officer (Pilot). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office 2000 package, Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Trados 6.0 Freelance Edition.
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Experience something a little different. After a few listenings, Chinese (Cantonese) words will be popping out of your memory...when you least expect them!
These CDs put the words and phrases you need not just onto the tip of your tongue, but deep into your long-term memory, ready for instant recall.
Simply by listening to these specially composed melodies with their rhythmic repetitions a few times, the sound patterns are indelibly burned into your auditory cortex. You will have successfully learned the phrase and have the correct accent ringing in your ears.
Wherever you are, whatever you are doing - in the car, jogging, in the bath, doing the ironing - you can be learning a language at the same time!
This is your instant survival kit of immediately useful words and phrases. Listen a few times and you'll be able to ask for a table in a restaurant, order food and drink, take a taxi, rent a car, buy tickets, deal with money and numbers, ask for directions, know the times and days, deal with typical problems, hold a simple conversation and more.
"I really do believe you guys have cracked the code…your system sticks in my brain" - BFBS Radio 1
earworms mbt® Rapid Languages is the first language trainer to get your toe tapping.
You know those catchy tunes or 'earworms' that you just can't get out of your head? Voulez-vous coucher avec moi, ce soir? Well, earworms mbt® has put this phenomenon to positive use. Gone are the days of learning pressure and frustration at not being able to remember, the experience of many on conventional language courses. In combination with music, our system automatically and effortlessly anchors the phrases you need deeply into your memory.
Music is the Key
The idea is as simple as it is old. Before the age of writing, ancient historical events e.g. in the Finnish sagas, were recorded in verse and song form, for easy memorisation. In his book 'Songlines' Bruce Chatwin describes how the Australian Aborigines were able to navigate their way across hundreds of miles of desert to their ancestral hunting grounds without maps. And how? The extensive lyrics of their traditional songs were exact descriptions of the routes!
Rhythm and words, i.e. song and verse, have always been a very powerful memory aid, and this is supported by recent scientific research. The advertising industry knows only too well how powerful music can be in getting the message across with brainwashing-like jingles and soundbites.
It really works!
Developed and used over years in the classroom, the earworms mbt® method has shown phenomenal success. In vocabulary tests, pupils using this technique regularly achieve average marks of over 90 % compared to less than 50 % with conventional book based learning.
Why hasn't music been used more in educationup to now?
Imagine kids at school getting a CD of hip-hop songs with all the historical dates they have to learn, or all the Chinese (Cantonese) verbs they have to learn, or all the countries and capitals of the world! Wouldn't that make their (and teachers') school lives much easier, much more fun, much more successful?
The Rapid Languages series
Volume 1 deals with the essentials for your visit abroad. It looks at typical situations: taking a taxi, at the hotel, at the restaurant, requesting, polite phrases, finding your way, numbers, dealing with problems and so on.
Volume 2 will have you talking about yourself and others, past, present and future, likes and dislikes and general conversational items.
The themes of these courses follow closely the Common European Framework for language learning level one, a recognised benchmark of simple conversational language proficiency, and the emphasis is constantly on usefulness to the learner.
Memory hooks
The accompanying booklet contains all the text on the CD, both English and target language, plus the sounds of the words. An additional aid to learning, 'memory hooks' and comments to assist your memorisation and understanding can be found on the website under 'Extras'. These complement the CD and are really worth checking out. Memory hooks are for example, if you want to memorise the Italian term 'my name is' = 'mi chiamo', imagine 'my name is Micky Armo' - and you willnever forget.
How to use earworms: Don't think, just listen!
Sit back, relax and groove along to the melodies without trying to concentrate too hard. Treat them as songs you hear on the radio. Our recommendation is that you listen a couple of times in quick succession on the first day to 'tune your ear in' to the sounds of the language. Then listen regularly over the period of a week. Thereafter, it is a question of 'refreshing' your memory. There is more on this subject to be found under FAQs. Also, familiarise yourself with the written words in the booklet - at least the first time you listen.
After listening several times, playfully test yourself - cover up the English side of the phrase book and see how many words and phrases you remember. Make a game out of it with your friends and family!
The science behind earworms mbt®
The earworms concept encapsulates two of the latest streams of learning thought:
1. How we learn
A large part of learning in general and language learning in particular is to do with the memorisation of words, facts and other significant information. It's a well known fact that we use only a fraction of our brain power and traditional book learning is now recognised as not suiting every learner.
earworms uses simple techniques which open up and exploit more of the brain's native power, and come under the heading of 'accelerated learning'.
In the 1970s, extensive research was carried out into the powers of music in the learning process, by the Bulgarian physician Georgi Lozanov. He revealed that music puts listeners into a state of relaxed alertness, the "alpha state", the ideal state of consciousness for learning, and his tests were conclusive.
More recently, in the March 2005 issue of the journal "Nature" researchers at Dartmouth College in the US reported that they had pinpointed the region of the brain where ' earworms ' or catchy tunes reside, the auditory cortex. They found that the sounds and words that have actually been heard can be readily recalled from the auditory cortex where the brain can listen to them "virtually" again and again. Music it seems is the ideal catalyst to the memorisation of words.
2. What we learn
earworms mbt® adopts the so-called lexical approach to language, as opposed to first concentrating on grammar. In essence, this means we look at language in terms of whole meaningful chunks, then break these down into their component bite-sized, easily digestable, easily absorbable parts and reconstruct them. You not only learn complete, immediately useful phrases, you also intuitively learn something about the structure (the grammar) of the language. These 'chunks' which the learner can 'mix and match', gradually build up to cover whole areas of the language.This may sound logical to the layman, but it is only very recently that this approach (as expounded by Michael Lewis in his book "The Lexical Approach") has been taken up in the classroom with very positive results.
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What does the American Dream mean today? For Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, it is the hope that he can escape his past. For his cousin, Roman, it is the vision that together they can find fortune in Liberty City, gateway to the land of opportunity.
As they slip into debt and are dragged into the criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.
Four to the floor
When Rockstar North (then DMA Design) created a game called Grand Theft Auto all the way back in 1997, it could never have predicted that its top-down cops and robbers game would, over the course of the next ten years, evolve into one of the biggest video game franchises of all time. Now after eight stand alone games and two expansion packs, Grand Theft Auto goes next generation with Grand Theft Auto IV on PlayStation 3.
Immigrant song
This time around you play Niko Bellic, a European immigrant who has been lured to Liberty City, USA by his cousin Roman's tales of fast cars, fast women and a luxurious lifestyle in his very own mansion. What Niko finds however, is that Roman has been a little economical with the truth, and in fact lives in a cockroach infested apartment and works as a cab driver.
So, it's up to you to pull Niko out of the gutter by any means necessary. Unlike the previous games rags to riches storylines, Rockstar has described the story as "rags to slightly better rags", and you'll achieve this through the series' trademark missions, doing less than legal deeds for less than respectable characters. As involving and enjoyable as the gameplay was in the previous GTA games, GTA IV improves on it in every way, offering up missions that are more complex, clever and fun than ever before.
One mission shows off the functionality of the new mobile phone accessory by having Niko tasked with tracking down and assassinating a crucial witness in a court case. Using his phone Niko dials the emergency services to call out a police squad car, steals it, and then uses the onboard police computer to find out the location of his target. What follows is a high speed car chase across the city straight out of a Hollywood action movie, followed by a tense, climactic shoot-out. And that's just one mission. Out of hundreds. This is one game that certainly doesn't skimp on the content.
So good they named it twice
The setting this time around is Liberty City. Scaling things back from the entire state that Rockstar created in Grand Theft Auto San Andreas, GTA IV instead presents a giant, working city packed with detail. New York in everything but name, Liberty City consists of five boroughs, each with their own personality and feel. You start out in Broker, the game's equivalent of Brooklyn, where the bridge to the other boroughs is closed due to an unspecified terrorist threat. This is soon lifted however, and you get to explore the other boroughs, meeting new contacts, undertaking new jobs and generally exploring to your heart's content.
The people you meet along the way get added to your phone's address book, which allows you to create and maintain friendships. Bringing up a contact in your phone lets you choose from a variety of options for activities to do with them, such as bowling, drinking and darts, all of which help you bond with another character. Get your friendship level high enough and that character will give you perks, such as free cab rides from Roman, or free guns from the arms dealer Little Jacob.
The game also comes complete with a working in-game Internet that lets you change your mobile phone ringtone, surf online dating websites or check your email. It's a nice touch and just another example of the lengths Rockstar has gone to to make Liberty City feel like a living, breathing world.
This feeling is helped no end by the new graphics and animation that feature throughout the game, powered by Rockstar's new game engine. The Rockstar Advanced Game Engine (or R.A.G.E. for short) allows for realistic faces, movements and interactions between characters, not just for Niko and other people necessary to the story, but all the game's thousands of pedestrians as well. A quick drive around any of the games neighbourhoods will reveal streets teeming with people chatting, bumping into each other and generally living their lives, while realistic weather covers the sidewalk in a vision-obscuring fog or causes rain to splash around Niko's feet as he crosses the street. Incredibly, none of this impacts on the loading times encountered in the game. According to Rockstar, once you've started the game up it is possible to play the game from beginning to end without encountering a single loading screen.
Pedestrians aren't the only ones who've increased in Artifical Intelligence either. This time around, the police are no pushover - bring down the full force of the LCPD on your head and there's little chance you'll survive. Luckily, there's a new wanted system in place whereby police establish a radius around your last seen location. If you can escape this radius, you're in the clear, but get spotted by another cop and the radius will re-centre on you. The higher your wanted level, the bigger the radius, so it pays to be cautious when breaking the law.
Grand theft awesome
Previous GTA games have included multiplayer, but never to the extent of GTA IV. There are now 15 multiplayer modes for up to 16 players, ranging from Team Deathmatch and capture-the-base modes to GTA-style races (weapons and explosives allowed). There are also co-operative mission modes, as well as co-op versus games such as Cops n' Crooks, where one team plays as Cops and the other team as Crooks. The Crooks' job is to escort their leader to safety, or get to a getaway vehicle, while the Cops are out to kill the leader or destroy the escape vehicle. Getting the chance to play on the other side of the law is a rare occurrence in the GTA universe, and makes for brilliantly fun multiplayer as you and your friends battle to come out on top.
So was it worth the wait? The answer is a resounding yes. There simply isn't room to go into every new innovation and gameplay feature that Grand Theft Auto IV has managed to cram onto a single Blu-ray Disc. All you need to know is that it is not an overstatement to call GTA IV one of the best games of all time.


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People often ask what's my favorite race track, and it's a hard question to answer because I frequent some of the best of them in the world. VIR though is one of the very best in my book! I can say that with confidence and I would encourage people to come and check it out for themselves.
The IMSA at VIR event was my second trip to Danville, Virginia/Milton, North Carolina this year. Of the two this was arguably the bigger event and it showed with amazing crowds of spectators that showed up in force. For the third time now I failed to read the instructions given to volunteers to camp in the South Paddock and instead did what I did before and set up my spot in the North where the usual spectators camp. I say the usual, because most of my neighbors were there for PWC weekend earlier this year, and they were there last year for IMSA as well. One of the spectators made a comment complimenting my Miata saying he remembers it from before… COOL! I even got a visit from a "Mazda Santa" this time who mysteriously dropped off a few new Mazda lanyards by my tent. ALSO COOL!
My first accomplishment of the trip was finally getting to try out Biscuitville… I've seen their restaurants before in this area but they were always closed by the time I had free time to visit.
To my surprise Biscuitville sponsored the Continental Tire Sports Car Challenge race, which is nice to see. Local businesses supporting the Motorsport activity in their region.
We were extremely fortunate this weekend to be blessed with perfect weather. It wasn't too hot or too cool. It didn't rain. It was perfect. Our pit fire team consisted of a bunch of visiting marshals from Daytona which was very neat. Some very experienced firefighters that follow the NASCAR circuit around.
And then there was me in their midst. Good educational experience.
Nothing noteworthy happened in the pit boxes I was responsible for. But I'm happy to say it was a lot to see right in front of me from the Weathertech Series down to SCCA Pro Formula 4. And specifically the ITM sponsored Kiwi Motorsport driver that hails from the part of the North Island in New Zealand where I got my start as a marshal. It was very cool to see them in action, and even though the guy didn't win he certainly crashed enough… as the saying goes, if you're not crashing you're not going fast enough. He was fast!
I already mentioned this in a previous post but for some reason the burgundy Acura NSX really caught my eye this weekend. It was easily the nicest car on the grid. And it just so happens I was manning their pit box.
The blue one looked pretty neat too… neither did particularly well unfortunately.
Big thanks to IMSA for sending out an ice cream lady with free refreshments during the big race. They did this last year too, and it was a very nice gesture at a perfect time. This was neat!
My local New Jersey dealership sponsored Lamborghini team expanded again, with the paddock growing from 3 cars to 5 now. They didn't do so well except for one. Which I guess was good.
All the usual NC Miatas had a great race too, but a NISSAN won, which was somewhat appropriate as VIR is NISSAN sponsored track. Nevertheless I enjoyed watching them race.
I didn't get a chance to check out the infield with all the displays and such, but I did get a chance to walk past the local SCCA region tent which had this car on display…
Figures that the local club would feel this paint job was appropriate to attract new members. But whatever.
All in all a fantastic weekend. Car was covered by an inch of dust by the time the event was over. I would love to be back again at this track… what an amazing facility. As the Radio Le Mans commentators put it, "its a very old school track, no run off areas… you make a mistake and you're off in the grass"
Happy I was a part of this race weekend!


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Asleep on the Bench, Apple Gets Out-Innovated
Jun 27, 2013 5:00 AM PT
I spend freakish amounts of time in front of computer screens, most of it in front of my MacBook Pro, but also more hours than I care to recall in front of my Lenovo laptop PC. The OS, the apps, the trackpads, keyboards and mice are all important -- but they're also very traditional. What's not traditional is Leap Motion, which has created an astounding new way to interact with your computer. Note that I just said "computer" and not "Mac."
What Leap Motion does is let you wiggle your hand and fingers at your Mac -- or PC -- to interact with it and with apps that use its motion detection engine and framework.
What's This?
Imagine being able to point, tap, flick, zoom and turn through apps on your Mac simply by waving your hand around and pointing.
Now imagine browsing the Web, quasi-working while having a lunch of greasy nachos -- and you're wearing a nice shirt. I'm not ambidextrous, so this means my off hand has to do the feeding.
Let's just say I keep a full bottle of stain cleaner handy at all times.
However, with Leap Motion, I could flick around the Web and I'm pretty sure the sensors wouldn't care if there happened to be a little grease on my fingers.
Now, does this really matter in the big scheme of things? Nachos? Not really. One of the reasons healthcare workers like iPads, however, is that they can touch and swipe them -- and then easily wipe them down to keep things sterile. Imagine a freakishly effective interface that would let doctors or nurses flick, point and interact without touching? Do you still need a grimy keyboard cover? Maybe not.
Come On, We All Know Games Are More Important
One of the video teasers of Leap Motion in action shows someone flying a jet simply by moving a hand through the air in front of the screen. How about slicing and dicing, pushing and shoving? It doesn't take much imagination to consider how hand motions could enhance game play on a Mac.
How about a guy who's sneaking through a forest and comes up to a bush with something going on behind it? A simple hand gesture could peel back the bush to let you see beyond. This sort of fine hand gesture points out how intuitive and intimate you can get with your apps, games and operating system.
Possibly more effective: How about navigating a 3D version of a map? Right now, on my iPad and somewhat on my Mac, I can zoom in and out of maps and Google Earth. I can rotate my view and change my perspective. It works pretty well. I can only imagine how well it might work if my hand didn't have to translate my intention on a flat touchscreen or trackpad.
OK, the Cool and Useful Factor Has Been Established - What's Wrong?
What's wrong with this Leap Motion picture? It's not coming from Apple. While Microsoft is delivering full-body game play with its motion-sensing Kinect system, Apple has nothing. While other PC manufacturers are at least trying to combine the benefits of a working laptop with a swappable, content-consuming tablet, Apple has discreet devices that do discreet things.
Beyond the initial innovation of Apple iOS-based touchscreen navigation and swipeable Magic Mouse and Trackpad, I keep waiting for Apple to make the next leap. Perhaps Apple is working on this sort of navigation and interaction, but there have been no rumors, no hints. Maybe Apple's secrecy machine is working better than ever.
Or maybe Apple is sitting on the sidelines, half asleep on the bench.
Meanwhile, Leap Motion is taking a page out of Apple's playbook. The tiny company is creating a community of developers and enabling them to produce apps that utilize the Leap Motion controller, which works on both Macs and PCs and costs a reasonable US$79.99 -- shipping in July.
Like the Apple App Stores, Leap Motion is launching an Airspace store, which Leap is calling "the first-ever place for first-ever apps." Sounds eerily like a finely honed message from Apple, doesn't it?
What's all this add up to? Leap Motion sure seems like it's getting set to make a new dent in the universe by doing what Apple might have been able to do back in the day: Create a kickass product, foster the ecosystem, become the store owner.
Makes me wonder why Apple just didn't buy out Leap Motion last summer. Maybe it tried. Maybe Leap Motion refused. Yet I look at having more than $100 billion in the bank, and you know what I find to be a yawn-inspiring investment? Buying back Apple stock. Apple should have wheeled serious money in front of Leap Motion. Big money. Hard-to-turn-down money -- along with the resources to deliver its controller framework faster and better, without delays.
Now Apple is either going to have to compete -- or allow Leap Motion to become the most important and innovative new Mac interface controller.
At the same time, Asus and HP are already planning to add Leap Motion gesture-based capabilities to their products. Is Apple going to out-innovate Leap Motion? Or is Apple going to simply shuffle into line and license the tech, too, just like everybody else?
Seems a little unlike Apple, letting something so important slide for what's starting to seem like a very long time.
Unfortunately, here's what we don't see from Apple: It doesn't seem to have an acquisition strategy that lets it acquire a company, provide it with resources, and let it innovate. Seems as if the companies are integrated and broken -- isolated into secretive hives and assimilated in the Apple way.
That would be fine if Apple were anywhere near providing the kind of tactile interaction with our Macs that we want and expect by 2013 -- fancy glass-covered trackpad be damned.
I'm surprised we still have nothing from Apple, but I'm delighted that Leap Motion's world will launch in July and let us Mac lovers come play, too.


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Fashion is fun and glamorous. But conventionally grown cotton is neither. Yes, cotton is indeed a crop – something that is easy to forget when worn woven into soft, colorful, and textured fabrics.
When Teens Turning Green began, we focused on cosmetics and personal care products. To showcase the fantastic green alternatives, we often held lifestyle runway shows, which meant we had to bring in ecofashion. And what a door that opened! I love discovering all of the designers that are now incorporating sustainable, ethical, recycled, repurposed, and organic fibers into their fashion, without sacrificing one bit of style. And organic cotton is at the top of the list in terms of global importance and impact.
I have found that people are more prone to make the connection between pesticides and food than pesticides and textile fibers, specifically cotton. Organic options are readily available in grocery markets, but not so easy to find in clothing stores.
And here's why it matters…
The chemical usage for conventional cotton is off the charts! This fiber, such an integral part of daily life, demands:
Growing cotton organically reduces costs, as there is no need to purchase the vast number of pesticides and insecticides and herbicides used in the conventional growing process. Mass amounts of pesticides applied to crops are also wasted due to poor machinery or improper application. Organic improves soil fertility and thus porosity (how "porous" the ground is; the amount of space through which water can pass), requiring less water overall. And you don't have fiber that may contain residual chemicals pressed against your skin all day long. All good news!
Now, let's talk health of people and the ecosystem. Pesticides, even when used "properly" or in accordance with instructions, are dangerous. Aerial spray drift and contamination of ground or surface water means that these pesticides can poison farm workers and neighboring populations, not to mention effects on animals, fish, birds, and micro-organisms. Poisoning, which often occurs from crop-dusting "accidents," is a reality for agricultural workers, a threat which can prove fatal.
And the funny (or not-so-funny) thing is that "conventional" cotton is not conventional or traditional at all. Cotton was grown organically for 4,000 years, until the development and introduction of chemical fertilizers during World War II. So now pesticides are used. Bummer.
Organic cotton is looking like a pretty great alternative to me.
"When the planes still swoop down and aerial spray a field in order to kill a predator insect with pesticides, we are in the Dark Ages of commerce. Maybe one thousandth of this aerial insecticide actually prevents the infestation. The balance goes to the leaves, into the soil, into the water, into all forms of wildlife, into ourselves. What is good for the balance sheet is wasteful of resources and harmful to life." Paul Hawken, Ecology of Commerce.


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After 19 year old Bradley Jinx finds out his parents were in a secret rebel group, he joins The Elites and completes work along side his father. He soon finds out about the Time Jinx, an ancient device that The Elites are trying to find in order to restore peace to the world in its current crime ridden state. Bradley will soon learn that the elites are not the only people looking for the Time Jinx.
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Gardens Closed
As a precautionary public health measure, the Bahá'í Gardens and the Shrines in Haifa and 'Akka are closed to visitors until further notice. We look forward to welcoming you again soon.
In the meantime, you can still experience the Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa and Akko from home, through our new photos and videos gallery webpage. Click here .
The Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa and 'Akko
With over a million visitors a year, the Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa and 'Akko are among the most popular sites in the Middle East. Their unique design, combining geometrical shapes and exquisite detailing with loving conservation of natural and historic landscape features, leaves an indelible impression on visitors. Many return again and again to experience the changing seasons and relive the serene tranquility and uplifting spirit of these special places.
In July 2008, the Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa and 'Akko were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, in recognition of their "outstanding universal value" as holy places and places of pilgrimage for the followers of the Bahá'í Faith.
Like all great works of art, these extraordinary sites are tangible expressions of the human spirit. Here the impetus was not the creativity of a great artist, but rather the loving labor and sacrifice of many people from diverse origins and several generations, inspired by a common faith and an optimistic vision of our collective future.
The Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa »
These gardens, located in the heart of Haifa, comprise a staircase of nineteen terraces extending all the way up the northern slope of Mount Carmel. The golden-domed Shrine of the Báb, the resting place of the Prophet-Herald of the Bahá'í Faith, stands on the central terrace, looking across the bay towards 'Akko.
While different parts of the gardens offer a variety of experiences, they speak in a common language of graveled paths, hedges and flower beds groomed and nurtured by dedicated gardeners. The gardens frame panoramic views of the city, the Galilee Hills and the Mediterranean Sea.
The Bahá'í Gardens in 'Akko »
The gardens at Bahjí in 'Akko form a wide circle surrounding the historic mansion where Bahá'u'lláh, the Prophet-Founder of the Bahá'í Faith, resided during the final years of His life and the shrine where His remains were laid to rest.
The approach to the circular garden is a long, straight path framed with cypress trees and informal plantings. As you walk, the silence seems to grow in intensity. Entering the heart of the site is like arriving in a world of peace and serenity, a wall-less sanctuary that is protected without being enclosed.


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The 12 x 100 mm thru-axle adapter allows modern road bikes to quickly secure to any traditional 9 mm fork mount bike tray. A simple thru-axle adapter that allows modern road bikes to quickly secure to any fork-mount bike rack. - 12mm x 100mm - Axle is not included - Built in safety tabs - Durable black powder coat finish TECHNICAL SPECS - Weight: 0.70 lbs - Dimensions: L 4.50" x W 1.25" x H 4.00"
- Creates up to two mounting points for Bow/Stern Tie-Downs on vehicles without easy access mounting points - Two nylon looped straps that can be mounted directly to the vehicle inside the hood
Yakima's ArmLock cable lock is compatible with their DoubleDown Ace rack (sold separately). It integrates into the rack, stowing in the rack's arm when the lock is not in use. And, you simply pull it out and wrap it around the outside bike and lock it to safeguard your bikes on the rack.
Hitch rack swing adapter. Now you can rack up the bikes and still access your tailgate. The BackSwing hitch adapter turns your hitch product into an easy-to-use swing-away rack that locks up tight while you're on the road. It works seamlessly with most 2" bike racks, like the HoldUp EVO - as well as almost any other rack using a 2" receiver - to let you swing your fully loaded rack out of the way so you can easily get to your coolers, gear, and Fido. Product Details: - Hitch extension converts most 2" hitch products to a swing-away rack - Provides easy tailgate access - even with a rack fully loaded with bikes - Easily swings open 90 degrees and locks in place with the simple to use release lever - Safety latch secures the rack closed while you're on the road - Secures to any 2" hitch receiver using a threaded pin - Included SKS (Same Key System) lock keeps the rack secure - 250 lb maximum load capacity (rack plus gear) Product Specs: - Weight: 35.46 lbs - Dimensions: L 20.00" x W 30.00" x H 8.00" Installation Details: - Some Assembly Required - 10 Minute Install - 2" Hitch Receiver Required Compatible with the following: - Dr.Tray- 2" only (without the EZ+1 attached) - SingleSpeed - HangOver 4 - 4 Bike only - TwoTimer - HoldUp EVO - HoldUp EVO +2 - HoldUp - HoldUp +2 - FourTimer - LongHaul (Vans and Passenger Vehicles Only) - RoadTrip (Vans and Passenger Vehicles Only)
BoatLocker is a 10-foot cable that secures your boat to your roof rack. It can even attach to other immovable objects, like a tree. That comes in particularly handy when youre camping, so you dont have to sleep with one eye open to make sure your boat wont get swiped. Plus, the integrated PaddleCuffs ensure youll never be up you-know-what creek without a paddle. - Compatible with all types of kayaks and canoes - SKS Locks included
Make carrying your boat highway safe with these bow/stern tie downs. Forget about tying knots, these tie downs feature handy ratchet pulleys that are easy to use and are corrosion resistant. Theyre also great for securing non-nautical loads like ladders or lumber. - Secures the bow and stern of any boat - Best in class corrosion resistance - Clear plastic tubes protect your vehicle from damage
Yakima's Chain Straps are replacement bike holding straps for various models of Yakima's trunk and hitch racks. The stretchy, sturdy rubber is easy on your bike's finish and is extremely durable for long life.
Super simple, the EasyTop is an instant roof rack. Strap it on top of almost any vehicle to carry up to 80 lbs of long, flat gear – from skis and snowboards to boats and surfboards. It installs in minutes – just loop it through the door frames and buckle it up. The thick padding protects your vehicle and your gear, and the double-latching buckle adds extra security. Traveling out of town? Bring it along and strap it to your rental vehicle. - Straps on top of almost any vehicle to create an instant roof rack - Carries us to 80 lbs of gear - Great for boats, boards, skis, ladders, and other long, flat loads - Thick structural padding protects your roof and your gear - Secures easily through door frames with integrated straps - Double-latching buckle adds security - Includes two Heavy Duty Straps and tie-down rope
A locking QR skewer for Fat Bikes with 9mm x 135mm axles. Includes a locking skewer with sleeve for use with HighSpeed and additional adapters for ForkChop. Product Details - Durable stainless steel axle and body - Easy to adjust end nut and cam lever - Lockable with a SKS lock, sold separately - Includes 9mm x 135mm threaded adapters for Yakima ForkChop - Includes 135mm sleeve for use on Yakima HighSpeed Product Specs - Weight: 1.15 lbs - Dimensions: L 9.50" x W 3.50" x H 1.25"
The GateKeeper tailgate pad is a perfect companion for pick-up bed bike transport. The durable nylon exterior protects your bike from your truck's tailgate while the soft felt backing keeps your truck's paint protected. Integrated SitTight bike cradles add extra stability and protection for your bikes and the HindSight tuck-away cover opens up the view for your back-up camera, leaving you with a worry free shuttle to the top. - Tailgate pad for your truck that securely carries your bikes to the trailhead - NEW Cushioned SitTight cradles protect bikes from shifting and sliding - NEW HindSight cover tucks out of the way so your back-up camera can do its job - NEW Velcro cradle closure system is easy on carbon bike frames and painted surfaces - Rugged nylon outer material resists abrasion and weather damage - Extra soft felt backing protects your truck's paint job - Integrated strap management system keeps the pad tight and secure on the way up the mountain - Medium size has a 5 bike capacity and fits mid-size & some older full-size trucks - Large size has a 6 bike capacity and fits most full-size trucks - Medium Dimensions: 53-inch Long x 5-inch Wide x 17-inch Tall - Large Dimensions: 62-inch Long x 7-inch Wide x 20-inch Tall
Yakima's HandCuff keeps your bikes secure when attached to the SwingDaddy and RidgeBack (both sold separately). Plus, there's a universal key and an additional SKS Lock Core so you can have the same key that locks your bikes to the rack and your rack to the hitch.
Fitting Kits are designed to work with the FlushBar system to provide an integrated, custom installation for each vehicle. - Includes all hardware, base pads, and tool for installation - Complete set of 4 base feet for FlushBar
The LongArm Pad provides some extra protection when hauling gear on Yakima's LongArm truck bed extender. The pad combines durability and protection with a soft foam core and a ballistic nylon exterior that holds up over time. Hook and loop closures are designed to hug the LongArm's crossbar tight and a center cutout allows side or centered placement. Sold as a single pad. PRODUCT DETAILS - Foam padding protects boats and other cargo from damage -Durable, ballistic nylon construction - Look and loop closures and 28" length perfectly fit around the LongArm crossbar - Center cutout allows side or centered placement on crossbar - Sold as a single pad TECHNICAL SPECS - Weight: 0.50 lbs - Dimensions: L 28.00in x W 3.00in x H 3.00in
Take sleek to a new level – the ingenious RidgeLine Towers integrate with flush-mount factory side rails so you can build a real rack that carries more. Strong and versatile, they attach easily and have a sleek design that aligns with your vehicle's aerodynamic attitude. - Attaches a base rack system to vehicles with flush-mount factory side rails. RidgeClips and crossbars required for a complete system. - Both are sold separately. Use Fit My Vehicle to find the clips and crossbars. - Advanced design is strong and quiet and aligns with aerodynamic vehicle aesthetics - Works with JetStream, CoreBar and RoundBar crossbars - Unique clip design adapts to your rails for a secure, accurate fit - BarBed has 12° of pitch adjustment to optimize tower position and level bars - Super-simple installation – tool included - Maximum load rating of 165lbs (75kg), depending on vehicle and bar rating - Easily locks to you vehicle with our SKS system (sold separately) - RoundBar SL Adapter required to use Yakima's classic RoundBar with - StreamLine System Towers (sold separately) - Streamline crossbars are compatible with any StreamLine Tower StreamLine Tower TECHNICAL SPECS - Weight: 1.25 lbs - Dimensions: L 5.00" x W 5.25" x H 3.50"
Yakima SKS (Same Key System) Lock Cores secure all lockable Yakima rack systems, cargo boxes, and accessories. It's your gear, keep it that way. - Fits all lockable accessories - Includes 6 SKS Cores and matching keys - 2 keys included plus a control key
Easy-to-install foot for Thule Evo roof racks, for vehicles without pre-existing roof rack attachment points, or factory-installed racks. - Load carrier feet for Thule Evo roof rack system - Foot installs easily onto vehicles without pre-existing roof rack attachment points - Ergonomic torque limiter key indicates when the rack is safely and properly secured to your vehicle - Quick assembly and install with click-in mounting brackets. No additional tools required - Securely holds the rack to the vehicle thanks to patented clamping technology - Secures to vehicle with Thule One-Key locks (sold separately) - Check the Thule Buyer's Guide to find out which roof rack fits your car
Protect both your bikes and your pick-up on your next adventure with heavy-duty, adjustable, padded protection. Features - Flexible padding adjusts across a wide range of tailgates and large handle opening provides backup camera visibility - Bikes remain securely in place with integrated bike separation and multiple position strap anchors - Bikes and pick-up trucks are protected during transport with heavy duty vinyl, adjustable padding - Gear can be stored securely, even while driving, due to the inside-facing mesh pockets Technical specifications - Dimensions: 52 x 15.5 x 2.75 inch - Weight: 5.5-pound
Classic steel square bars with black polymer coating. 2-pack. - Standard steel load bar available in a variety of lengths - Plastic coating provides additional grip for rooftop cargo - Check the Thule Buyer's Guide to find out which roof rack fits your car - 135cm / 53 in
• Pack includes 2 wheels straps and 2 road adaptors • The WS2 Thule Wheel Straps have a secure ratcheting buckle with a cam tightening mechanism.
Premium aerodynamic load bars for an exceptionally quiet ride and easy installation of accessories. 2-pack. - Load bar for Thule Evo roof rack system - WindDiffuser technology disturbs airflow to reduce noise and drag for improved fuel economy - TrailEdge design reduces aerodynamic drag by allowing clean air separation from bar - SmartSlides slidable length scale doubles as an under-bar aerodynamic cover, providing quick, no-hassle rack installation - SwingBlade end cap pivots open to allow full access to the T-slot for easy accessory installs - Upper T-track with QuickAccess interface allows smooth installation and removal of accessories - BoxBeam internal structure creates an exceptionally strong load bar - Check the Thule Buyer's Guide for your vehicle's recommended bar length - 118cm / 47 in
Premium aerodynamic load bars for an exceptionally quiet ride and easy installation of accessories. 2-pack. - Load bar for Thule Evo roof rack system - WindDiffuser technology disturbs airflow to reduce noise and drag for improved fuel economy - TrailEdge design reduces aerodynamic drag by allowing clean air separation from bar - SmartSlides slidable length scale doubles as an under-bar aerodynamic cover, providing quick, no-hassle rack installation - SwingBlade end cap pivots open to allow full access to the T-slot for easy accessory installs - Upper T-track with QuickAccess interface allows smooth installation and removal of accessories - BoxBeam internal structure creates an exceptionally strong load bar - Check the Thule Buyer's Guide for your vehicle's recommended bar length - 135cm / 53 in
Tailor your towers – these super-strong clips come in a wide range of sizes and designs so you can precisely fit your BaseLine Towers to your car's bare roof.
Yakima's Bolt Toploader Brackets are permanently mounted brackets that allow Yakima 1A Raingutter Towers or Q Towers to be used in some situations where your car doesn't have rain gutters (towers sold separately).
- Expands the DrTray carrying capacity - Securely carries road bikes, mountain bikes, and up to 5" fat bikes - Quick and easy to put on and take off - SKS cable lock system secures both wheels and frame to help prevent theft - Elevated for added clearance between bikes - Max bike weight 40lbs - 11.5" spacing between bikes plus elevated - Weight 14lbs
Yakima's Fork Adapter allows you to attach your through-axle fork to your fork-mounted rack quickly and easily. The tall arms give your brake caliper room to clear the tray, too.
NEW! Perfect for family weekends or ditching work on a powder day, FreshTrack 4 is made for loading up and finding first tracks. Wide enough for a couple of boards or four pairs of skis, simple to mount on virtually any roof rack, no tools needed, and super easy to use, it's great for fresh powder and blue groomers. One-button access allows gloves-on operation, and the built-in SKS locks secure your gear. Product Details - Easily carries four pairs of skis up to 120mm wide at the tip or two snowboards - Tool-free clamp design makes install and removal a breeze - Universal mounting system works with round, square, factory, and most aerodynamic roof racks - Includes SkiLift attachment to provide clearance for tall bindings - Integrated SKS (Same Key System) locks included for added security Product Specs - Weight: 7.94 lbs - Dimensions: L 25.25" x W 5.75" x H 7.25" Installation Details - Some assembly required - Tool-Free Install - 25 minute install
NEW! Blue groomers and fresh powder, the FreshTrack 6 is the perfect mount for loading the crew and finding first tracks. Wide enough for four boards or six pairs of skis, simple to mount on virtually any roof rack, no tools needed, and super easy to use, it's great for quick getaways and dawn patrol starts. One-button access allows gloves-on operation, and the built-in SKS locks secure your gear. Product Details - Easily carries six pairs of skis up to 120mm wide at the tip - or four snowboards - Tool-free clamp design makes install and removal a breeze - Universal mounting system works with round, square, factory, and most aerodynamic roof racks - Includes SkiLift attachment to provide clearance for tall bindings - Integrated SKS (Same Key System) locks included for added security Product Specs - Weight: 9.90 lbs - Dimensions: L 35.00" x W 5.75" x H 7.25" Installation Details - Some Assembly Required - Tool-Free Install - 25 Minute Install
Our burliest crossbar ever, the HD Bar is the one for heavy loads, rugged terrain and maximum utility. It delivers the muscle our new truck racks demand, and works with our StreamLine towers to get the heavy-duty job done right. The engineered aluminum construction provides superior support without weighing things down, integrated tie-down points to simplify load security, and T-slot attachment technology for adding gear mounts the fast, easy way. The Yakima Way. Product Details: - Strong, lightweight aluminum construction handles heavy loads great for rooftop tents - Integrated tie-down points on endcaps make it easy to secure gear - T-slots top and bottom to easily add Yakima and compatible gear mounts - Includes rubber infill for top T-slot for load protection and wind noise reduction - Built to last and look good doing it with a durable black powder-coat finish - Compatible with all StreamLine towers with our new HD Bar SL Adapter (sold separately #8003541) - Available in variety of lengths 55"/60"/68"/78" to create custom set-ups
The HD Bar SL Adaptor allows you to run the HD Bar on Yakima StreamLine towers so you can take advantage of our burliest crossbar ever. Give your vehicle a heavy-duty look and the strength to back it up. - Adapter required to use HD Bar with StreamLine Towers. Sold in a set of four. - Works with BaseLine, TimberLine, SkyLine and RidgeLine Towers only. - Weight: 0.42 lbs - Dimensions: L 1.75in x W 1.50in x H 1.00in - No Assembly Required
Yakima's Hood Anchor creates a secure attachment point at your hatch, trunk or hood for bow and stern tie downs. Sold in pairs, they're highway-speed strong, coated to protect your vehicle's paint job, and super easy to use - just drop them in place. Product Details - Creates a secure attachment point for bow and stern tie downs - Fits easily under a hood, hatch or trunk - Installation is simple - just drop them in place - Durable coated strap protects your vehicle's paint - Sold as a pair Technical Specs - Weight: 0.43 lbs - Dimensions: L 6.50in x W 2.00in x H 10.12in
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A cheap and easy way to organize parts of all sizes.
Thanks go to Steve Stofiel for the original article in MAKE, Volume 23.
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Toyota continued to muscle its way into more market share with best ever year-end sales of 2.6 million vehicles, up 2.7% over 2006. If you're paying attention, that's slightly more than Ford... thus putting Toyota as the #2 automaker. All hail our new hybrid overlords. For the month of December the automaker was down 1.7% from December 2006, which seems to be a theme with most large volume automakers. For 2007 the Toyota Division reported sales up 2.7% from 2006, with Lexus reporting an increase of 9.1% over the same period. It's interesting to note that Toyota sold 277,750 hybrids in 2007, up 44% from 2006. The Lexus LS 460/460L and 600h L saw a combined increase in sales of 35,226 units, an increase of nearly 80% over the 2006 LS models. Full press release below the jump.
Toyota Reports 2007 And December Sales
January 3, 2008 - Torrance, CA - With 12 consecutive years of record-breaking sales, Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported best-ever year-end sales of 2,620,825 vehicles, up 2.7 percent over 2006.
"Great products and value drive a volatile market and put the consumer in the driver's seat," said TMS President Jim Lentz. "Toyota, Lexus and Scion deliver on both."
Toyota Division recorded best-ever year-end sales of 2,291,648 vehicles, up 2.9 percent over the prior year. Lexus retained its position as the best-selling luxury brand in America for the eighth consecutive year, selling a best-ever total of 329,177 units in 2007, up 1.8 percent over 2006. With overall sales of 130,181, the Scion line of vehicles contributed to the record sales year.
TMS reported December sales results of 224,399, a decrease of 1.7 percent from the same period last year.
Toyota Division
Toyota Division reported December sales of 189,844 units. Toyota Division passenger cars recorded December sales of 101,741 units, with best-ever year-end sales of 1,313,651 units, up 2.7 percent over last year. For the year, passenger-car sales were led by Camry, which posted annual sales of 473,108, an increase of 5.2 percent. Corolla posted year-end sales of 371,390. The Yaris subcompact reported year-end sales totaling 84,799, up 20.2 percent over 2006 sales. Prius gas-electric hybrid mid-size sedan reported sales of 14,212 units for a best-ever December and best-ever year-end sales of 181,221 units, up 68.9 percent over 2006.
Toyota Division light trucks reported December sales of 88,103 units, with best-ever year-end sales of 977,997, an increase of 3.2 percent over 2006. Light truck sales were led by the all-new Tundra with best-ever year-end sales of 196,555, up 57.4 percent over the prior year. RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle reported best-ever year-end sales of 172,752, up 13.2 percent over last year.
Scion reported December sales of 8,944 units. The Scion xB urban utility vehicle recorded December sales of 3,785 units with year-end sales totaling 45,834. The tC sports coupe reported December sales of 3,507 units with year-end sales reaching 63,852 units.
Lexus Division
Lexus reported December sales of 34,555 units, down 7.2 percent from the year-ago month. Lexus passenger cars reported December sales of 19,840 units and achieved best-ever year-end results of 200,334 units, up 9.1 percent over 2006.
Lexus passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with December sales of 8,005 units and best-ever year-end sales of 82,867, an increase of 8.7 percent over 2006. The IS 250 and IS 350 luxury sport sedans recorded combined best-ever December sales of 5,651 units and combined best-ever year-end sales of 54,993 units, an increase of 0.9 percent. The LS 460/460 L and new LS 600h L luxury sedans reported combined December sales of 3,257 and year-end sales of 35,226 units, an increase of 79.6 percent over 2006.
Lexus Division light trucks reported December sales of 14,715 units and year-end sales of 128,843 units. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined December sales of 11,835 units and year-end sales of 103,340 units, exceeding 100,000 units for the fourth consecutive year. The RX 400h luxury hybrid SUV reported sales of 17,291 units for the year.
TMS Hybrids
TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 277,750 units, up 44 percent from
2006. In December, TMS posted sales of 24,269 hybrid vehicles, up 36 percent over last December. Toyota Division posted December sales of 21,972 hybrids and year-end sales of 257,765 units, up 51 percent over 2006. Lexus Division posted sales of 2,297 hybrids for the month and 19,985 units for the year.
There were 307 selling days in 2007, as compared to 306 selling days in 2006. There were 26 selling days this sales month and last December. [Source: Toyota]


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Truth from Elijah (Friend)
The hearts of the children turned to their fathers, have turned, have turned, have turned,
Because of the truth they have learned from Elijah, have learned, have learned, have learned.
And we as the children can seek out our loved ones, preserving their names and their memory.
We can strive to be worthy to kneel in the temple and bind them to us for eternity.
The hearts of the children have turned to their fathers, have turned, have turned, have turned.
Text: Vanja Watkins
Music: Vanja Watkins
Artist: Watkins
Album: Music Published in the Church Magazines: Friend
Composition Date: 1983-06-01
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ASAR Image Orthorectification
These images of Reunion Island provide a clear example of the improvements made through the use of the orthorectification technique.
The original product has been processed, orthorectified and projected using the Chelys SRRS (Satellite Rapid Response System). The orthorectification process is now fully automatic and transparent. The Digital Elevation Model used is the Nasa SRTM v4 (Shuttle Radar Topography Mission).
The proper DEM is selected according to the image resolution: from 15 arcseconds up to 1 arcsecond (only available for USA). The performance of the system are kept in real-time. The entire correction process takes less than 20 seconds per product.
Once the image has been geometrically corrected, its projection can be mapped with absolute precision using the DEM to simulate the third dimension. The result is a new, more interactive way to navigate a SAR image. An example of a 3D model is shown in Figure 1 (the Xvid codec, if missing, can be downloaded here).
Synthetic Aperture Radar and Orthorectification
SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) instruments transmit radar signals and then measure how strongly those signals are scattered back. An analogy with photography can be made: when it's dark, a camera's flash sends out light and then the film records objects that the flash illuminates. In both cases the SAR and the camera are not dependent upon the sun because they provide their own illumination.
The time it takes for a transmitted signal to travel to an object and back tells you how far away the object is. If you transmit a signal and receive two separate "echoes," you can use the time difference between when you record the first and second responses to determine the distance between the two sensed objects (dependent on where you stand). In this way the spaceborne SAR measures how far objects are from the spacecraft and the distance between the two objects, along the direction the spacecraft is looking (Figure 2). These distances are said to be recorded in slant range, since they are measured in a direction which is at an angle/slant to the ground (Figure 3).
However, SAR uses a side-looking imaging mode whose angle is much greater than that of the optical image. This mode lends a great influence to geometric distortion of SAR image.
If you have information about a region's topography, like a Digital Elevation Model (DEM), you can make the slant to ground range conversion more sophisticated. In effect this terrain correction can compensate for foreshortening by spreading data representing the mountain's facing side into more pixels and compacting returns from the back face into fewer pixels. It's nearly impossible, though, to reliably extract the separate returns from data values representing the facing slope. Sometimes people try to compensate for shadowing as well. Knowing the mountain's slopes, they can approximate how the strength of backscattered signals were affected by the changed incidence angle and adjust results accordingly. These procedures, though inexact, can greatly improve SAR image analysis.
SAR's ability to pass relatively unaffected through clouds, illuminate the Earth's surface with its own signals, and precisely measure distances makes it especially useful for the following applications:
- Sea ice monitoring
- Cartography
- Surface deformation detection
- Glacier monitoring
- Crop production forecasting
- Forest cover mapping
- Ocean wave spectra
- Urban planning
- Coastal surveillance (erosion)
- Monitoring disasters such as forest fires, floods, volcanic eruptions, and oil spills
Some of the larger current research projects include: mapping the Antarctic continent; mapping the Amazon rainforest; using interferometric analysis for predicting or analyzing earthquakes and volcanic activity; and generating "Arctic Snapshots" of the Arctic ice extent.