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Tyrel Averill and Melissa Godzik, both of Dickinson N.D., have announced their engagement.
Tyrel is the son of Beverly and Colby Averill. He is a graduate of Morenci Area High School and Jackson Community College. He is employed as a driver and merchandiser for Coca-Cola.
Melissa is the daughter of the late James Godzik. She is a graduate of Petoskey High School, North Central Michigan College, and the University of Phoenix. She is employed as a critical care registered nurse.
The couple is planning an October 10, 2010, wedding in southeast Ohio. The bride's children, Mackenzie and Kian Godzik, will be in attendance.

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Such an unmistakeable and sought-after symbol has naturally had a very colourful and sometimes unusual history and been copied many times. To eliminate all doubt, the experts at Porsche Classic delved deep into the history of the crest, which was first suggested as a quality seal for the Type 356 at a meeting between Ferry Porsche and US importer Max Hoffman back in 1952. In the same year, advertising manager Herrmann Lapper and designer Franz Xaver Reimspieß produced a preliminary design that is still used to this day with just a few minor differences in detail.
Reimspieß, who is also said to have designed the Volkswagen logo in 1936, sketched a magnificent crest that symbolised the roots of the company as well as the dynamism and quality of its products. At the centre of the golden shield, the horse of the official coat of arms of Stuttgart is depicted along with the name of the city. The composition is surrounded by the red and black state colours and the stylised antlers from the crest of Württemberg-Hohenzollern. The all-encompassing Porsche logo acts as a protective "roof" over all the design elements.
In contrast to the current crest, the Porsche logo on the original crest was only embossed and was not black. In addition, the red elements of the crest were actually more orange in colour to reflect the Württemberg-Hohenzollern state colours. The Classic experts charged with reproducing the crest went a lot further than merely ensuring that the colours were true to the original. The crest is being produced using special tools based on original drawings. The silver and gold plating is being applied using the same technique as the original and the colour and enamelling are being meticulously applied by hand.
The new "old" crest has also had to undergo the same quality tests as the original. This involved the simulation of a stone impact test using a ballistic firing range at the Research and Development Centre in Weissach. The crest also spent 240 hours in the salt spray chamber.
The Porsche crest passed these challenging tests with flying colours, thus proving its credentials as a genuine quality product, 100 per cent made in Germany. This symbol, steeped in history, signals a continued long life for classic Porsche models.
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- Create beautiful stage/ceiling treatments.- Looks stunning with stage lighting.- Bright white for great lighting effects.- Two-ply hemmed borders for strength.- Standard webbing/grommet corners.- Seamless up to 60 inches.- Will stretch to the size listed.- Can stretch more or less +/- 10% if desired.- Easy to care for, washable, & wrinkle-free.How to care for your spandex shapesHanging:Our spandex shapes and screens have elasticized hanging points that will provide an easy grip during setup. They're also double-sewn onto each edge for durability and security once they're in place. Ensure that hands are thoroughly cleaned, or covered with nitrile gloves, to prevent natural oils from transferring to your spandex panels. Once you're prepared we recommend using a clean tarp, painter's plastic, or an alternate clean and smooth surface, to lay out larger shapes to keep them clean if it touches the ground during the hanging process.
Cleaning:Our spandex stretch shapes can be machine washed in cool water with Oxi Clean or any gentle, bleach-free detergent. High heat and extended exposure to heat can have negative effects on the shape, take care to tumble dry on the lowest heat setting in your dryer (keep in mind your shape will dry fairly quickly). You'll want to remove them from the dryer as quickly as possible to avoid wrinkles from setting in. Small stains can be removed easily with a damp cloth and small amount of clear soap, pat dry after spot cleaning to avoid any possible discoloration. They can also be hand washed using luke-warm water and Oxi Clean, and air-dried on a flat clean surface. DO NOT: Dry clean, use bleach, or use an iron or any high heat products.Storing:Spandex stretch shapes are very easy to store as they can fold down to a small size, and have the bonus of being wrinkle-resistant and anti-microbial. Ensure all hardware and mounting materials (hooks, lines, strings, etc.) are removed from hanging points before folding as normal. Store shapes in smooth, sealed bag to keep dry and prevent fabric snagging. We offer clear vinyl carry bags to ensure your spandex stays completely dry and clean during travel or long-term storage, a synthetic fabric bag can also be used. Rolling your shapes snugly onto a polished cardboard tube can eliminate any possibility of wrinkling during short-term storage.
How to GuideShade sails can be used as a design element, with or without lighting effects, in any special occasion and indoor/outdoor events.3-Way Stretch Triangle Sails can be placed overlapping each other either overhead, or in any open space between beams, to create beautiful geometric conversation pieces.3-Way Stretch Tall Triangle Sails are longer in length and can be used in the same designs as a regular length sails. They can also be installed against a wall, stretched from ceiling to floor, in a banquet hall or any room to customize or add color to a wall. Sails are available in 20 different colors so they can be matched to your linens and napkins to keep in line with your event's color scheme.Square and Rectangular Spandex Sails can be hung overhead to provide shade to guest seating areas at outdoor events. They can also be installed4-Point/6-Point Projection Screens can be hung in your home or backyard to create a unique and wrinkle-free movie screen using a video projector for an outdoor movie experience or indoor home theater. They can also be used to project a sentimental video at a Bridal reception, Sweet 16/ Quinceañera, Baby Shower, or any special event.Spandex Stretch Any-Way, Any-Shape panels are best used to cover large spaces either as a design element, or functional use of providing shade. They can also be installed onto wooden or plastic pipes to either create one large multi-color, multi-sail panel, or anchor the pipes in the ground to create a colorful walkway or entryway.We'll specify a few of the most popular setups and designs below, however you'll want to follow us on Pinterest for even more designs and instructions for unique stretch shape designs.
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Temporary Install:Screw-in Cup/Open-Eye HooksEnsure hands are covered with gloves! First, you'll map out where you want your edges to fall in your design and simply pencil mark each area. If you have a few people to help, have them stretch each edge to the desired spot and pencil mark that spot. Simply screw in the hooks and attach each elastic loop mount located on the edges to those hooks and you're all set! Permanent setup:
Invisible test line (Mono Filament Line) OR Metal Turnbuckle (Hook-Hook)Marine Grade Pad EyeHeavy Duty Snap Hook or CarabinerEnsure hands are covered with gloves! After mapping out exactly where you want your edges to fall in your design, have 3-4 people help stretch out your sail to full-tension and pencil mark the spot (Mark 1). If you won't have help, it's worth using screw-in cup hooks to temporarily hold each edge in place. The edges will ultimately be attached to the turnbuckle for long-term adjusting, so you'll unscrew the turnbuckle to half its length and then place it horizontally next to the full tension mark, leave a mark at the opposite edge of the hook (Mark 2). There should now be 2 pencil marks: one next to each side your turnbuckle hooks.Install your metal pads at Mark 2 and hang a turnbuckle on each pad once finished. Now you'll attach a snap hook to each elastic mounting loop on your sail, and then simply attach each snap hook to their corresponding turnbuckle and you're set!If your sail is drooping in the center then you'll want to unhook the elastic loop from the turnbuckle, and then turn the buckle clockwise to shorten it and create more tension. If you see distracting lines throughout the panel, then you'll want to turn the buckles counterclockwise to loosen up the tension as needed.
Lighting your Sails:Once your panels are installed in place, you can use either of the recommended LED lights below to take your event to the next level. You can choose sails in either of our 20 colors and illuminate them with a simple white LED light to make them pop. For more creative illusions, it's a good idea to choose white shapes so the color scheme can be controlled completely by your LED lights and changed at any time or for any event.
The most common light placement will be stationed on the ground, one behind each panel, or one in the center of an overlapping panel design. Most affordable non-rotating lights will not have a beam angle wide enough to span the entire width of a multi-sail panel design, so we recommend investing in more than one in order to cast an even light over the surface of your sails. PAR and rotating lights are an exception as the design can move across the panels and cover the span evenly.Correct placement of the lights is fairly simple: you'll want to ensure you have at least 5 feet of space behind your panels to move the light back and forth to find the perfect distance. If you're working with a small amount of space you can angle the panels slightly towards the audience, and tilt your light upwards at a range of 60-80 degrees in order to allow illumination to show from bottom to top. The light effects may be sharp at the bottom and cast a large, soft illusion to the top of the shape.
Tilting the shape towards the light will allow the illusion to be concentrated towards the center-bottom of the shape only. Play with the distance and tilt, of both the light and the panel, to achieve the desired illusion you're looking for. Be sure to bring Gaffer's tape to keep any floor lights in place.
Video projectors used on our spandex backdrops can be placed either in front or behind, the screen although we do recommend keeping the projector level with the center of the backdrop.
Recommended LED Lights:LED Strip Wash Lights typically have one straight row displaying 2-4 different colors simultaneously. Higher-priced options will have a higher light output and the ability to customize lighting and strobing effects, while lower priced options will provide a static display of 2-4 colors.LED PAR Lights are rounded strobes that typically display the full-color spectrum (ROYGBIV) individually. Lighting effects can be manipulated even on lowest priced PAR lights, while a higher priced option will give even more colors and a greater light output.Gobo (Patterns) are used to project logos, simple messages, or any common or custom pattern that you'd like to match your event. They are light filter discs made from steel, glass, or plastic that have cut-out shapes or lettering etched into them. They attach directly to the front of any light or PAR light to project a pattern or message across your stretch shape or spandex backdrop/screen, such as a bride and groom's names at a wedding reception. They can also be attached to a gobo rotator to add exciting pattern movements throughout the venue, or centered directly on your spandex shape to make them a main point of view.


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Cammann, Schuyler V. R. (Schuyler Van Rensselaer), b. 1912
Extent: 13 linear feet
The collection of Schuyler Van Rensselaer Cammann's papers, member of the Department of Oriental Studies at the University of Pennsylvania 1948-1982 and Associate Curator of the East Asian Collections 1948-1955, consist of 13 linear feet of correspondence; published and unpublished papers and book reviews; lectures; research notes; unpublished fiction; photographs; drawings; employment history at the University of Pennsylvania; teaching materials; and travels and tours. Professor Cammann wrote, lectured, taught, and consulted in several geographic areas (including China, Tibet, Mongolia, Japan) on such topics as textiles, carpets, art, ivory, snuff bottles, Magic Squares, and symbolism. He authored four books and hundreds of articles and reviews, and presented considerable number of lectures to various meetings, organizations and conferences.


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The first ever trailer for Sherlock Holmes 2 is delivering much of what we loved about the first, sassy banter between Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law, wacky steampunky hijinks, slow-mo everything and a sepia toned world. Plus check out Jared Harris as Professor Moriaty! Watch!
Oh Guy Ritchie, your love for slo-mo explosions still hasn't soured on us, Michael Bay-style. It looks like this movie takes up right where the last one left off. We glimpse bursts of Watson's wedding, his honeymoon, and some sort of devil-winged ritual going on — looks like fun. Here's the official trailer.
Sherlock Holmes has always been the smartest man in the room…until now. There is a new criminal mastermind at large–Professor Moriarty (Jared Harris)–and not only is he Holmes' intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil, coupled with a complete lack of conscience, may actually give him an advantage over the renowned detective.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 16 December 16th.
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I Choose Compassion
One of the highest teachings of the Buddha is that of compassion.
What exactly is compassion? John Makransky, PhD in his book entitled, "Compassion in Buddhist Psychology," says compassion is a companion to empathy. We as humans sense others pain, and we look for ways to alleviate this pain. When we look at the world filled with compassion we are able to understand the causes of suffering and naturally we wish to create an atmosphere of healing.
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That is what the movement called, 1000 Voices for Compassion is all about. Join in and spread compassion throughout the world today.
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Just days after Maryland's state legislature passed same-sex "marriage," the Washington Post trumpeted on its front page how a "deep in grief" woman in a long-term lesbian relationship had been denied Communion by a Catholic priest during her mother's funeral in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The woman accused the cleric of playing "politics...and you will pay dearly on the day of judgment for judging me."
It took writer Michelle Boorstein seven paragraphs to finally give a statement from a representative of the Archdiocese of Washington, who criticized the pastoral approach of the priest, but not necessarily his defense of Catholic teaching, which states that those living in mortal sin cannot approach the Eucharist. It took the journalist another four paragraphs to reproduce a comment defending the priest's actions from an anonymous blogger.
CBS's local affiliate in DC, WUSA9, also covered the controversy, but gave a completely one-sided story about the lesbian, supposedly a "lifelong Catholic and former Catholic school teacher" named Barbara Johnson, who is also calling for the removal of the cleric, Father Marcel Guarnizo, from parish life. In his write-up summarizing their on-air story, writer Matt Jablow omitted Johnson's call for Father Gurnizo's removal.
Boorstein front-loaded the first six paragraphs of her article, titled "Seeking Communion, finding rejection" on the front page (titled differently online), with a florid and sympathetic account of Johnson's mother's funeral, and included her fire-and-brimstone condemnation of the priest who officiated. A misleading subtitle, "During mother's funeral service in Md., lesbian is told by priest her orientation is a sin," accompanied the article, though the writer noted that Father Guarnizo took issue with her relationship specifically. Boorstein also disclosed that Johnson's lesbian "partner of 20 years" was present at the funeral:
Deep in grief, Barbara Johnson stood first in the line for Communion at her mother's funeral Saturday morning. But the priest in front of her immediately made it clear that she would not receive the sacramental bread and wine.
Johnson, an art-studio owner from the District, had come to St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Gaithersburg with her lesbian partner. The Rev. Marcel Guarnizo had learned of their relationship just before the service.
"He put his hand over the body of Christ and looked at me and said, 'I can't give you Communion because you live with a woman, and in the eyes of the church, that is a sin,'" she recalled Tuesday.
She reacted with stunned silence. Her anger and outrage have now led her and members of her family to demand that Guarnizo be removed from his ministry.
Family members said the priest left the altar while Johnson, 51, was delivering a eulogy and did not attend the burial or find another priest to be there.
"You brought your politics, not your God into that Church yesterday, and you will pay dearly on the day of judgment for judging me," she wrote in a letter to Guarnizo. "I will pray for your soul, but first I will do everything in my power to see that you are removed from parish life so that you will not be permitted to harm any more families."
Though the Washington Post journalist did indirectly point out the central Catholic belief that the Eucharist is the Body and Blood of Christ, through her quote of Johnson in the third paragraph, she didn't explain this belief in her article, even downplaying it as "sacramental bread and wine." The anonymous pro-Father Guarnizo blogger cited Canon 915 in the Code of Canon Law for the Catholic Church, which states that "those...obstinately persevering in manifest grave sin are not to be admitted to holy communion." Johnson certainly is someone "persevering in manifest grave sin," given her admitted 20-year relationship with another woman, but Boorstein didn't explain what Canon 915 was.
More fundamentally, the eleventh chapter of St. Paul's First Letter to the Corinthians makes it clear that "he that eateth and drinketh [the Eucharist] unworthily, eateth and drinketh judgment to himself, not discerning the body of the Lord." It doesn't get more clear than that in Catholic dogma, and by his action, Father Guarnizo was sparing her from the grave sin of sacrilege.
But there is a split in the Catholic hierarchy as to how to heed this age-old warning, as well as enforce the relevant part of canon law. Boorstein noted later in her article that "Guarnizo's refusal...seemed at odds with the strong stand against denial of Communion to Catholics enunciated by the archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Donald Wuerl." However, other high-ranking American clerics have denied Communion to not only those "persevering in manifest grave sin," but also those who materially support sins. Archbishop John Nienstedt of St. Paul and Minneapolis denied the Eucharist to supporters of same-sex "marriage" during a Mass in 2010. The writer omitted any discussion of these details from her article.
In the online version, Boorstein linked to her colleague Michael S. Rosenwald's Wednesday article about Father Guarnizo. After gushing over her "gripping story," Rosenwald detailed how he tried to find the priest at his Gaithersburg parish, St. John Neumann to ask him to obviously slanted question, "'Do you regret not offering her Communion? I mean, her mother just died. Why did you do this?" He added, "The church's Web site, after all, mentions a mural 'that adorns our sanctuary depicts Christ as the Savior of ALL People."
After not being able to track down the cleric, Rosenwald related that he "wonder how old Guarnizo is....whether he was a rigid man, or a forgiving one. I found him on YouTube. He seems to be...relatively young...thin...and well spoken, and in the video...he took an extremely hardline stand against abortion last year in Germantown at a rally...[where] he calls a doctor who performs abortions...[and] compares the act of abortion to the crimes and criminals of Nazi Germany during the Holocaust." In the writer's obviously left-leaning view, a Catholic priest telling the truth about abortion and defending his Church's teaching on the gravely evil act at a pro-life rally is "extremely hardline." He urged his readers to view the "remarkable video," and embedded it near the end of his article.
Yet again, the Washington Post revealed the complete misunderstanding of Christianity in general, and Catholicism specifically, and through their overblown coverage of this controversy, showed that they are completely in the tank for far-left homosexual activists.


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Seeing your strengths and challenges, stressors and turning points, even your most difficult transitions or crises with new eyes that help YOU build your most important advantage, your 3Q Edge™. Yes, learning and unlearning faster and better than before. Making a pivotal shift in mindset that will help you learn and unlearn faster, develop improved whole brain thinking and embrace a new solution focused philosophy is critical to the reach, resonance and results you seek to achieve. " Leaders are made rather than born." Warren Bennis
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SUGGESTED ACTIVITY: Check out the "Tour of Venice Murals" on the Venice Beach Boardwalk.
ADMISSION FEE: Free
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Anyone
TOUR OF VENICE MURALS ON THE VENICE BEACH BOARDWALK: Look for the concrete barrier that divides the parking lot and the Venice Beach Boardwalk between Navy and Rose Ave. There are images and text of current and past murals of Venice and L.A.
ABOUT: The Tour of Venice Murals was created by the Social and Public Art Resource Center, and is dedicated to the Venice Community, the muralists, and to all of you who care about mural preservation. Become a member and help SPARC continue the mural legacy of Los Angeles. SPARC has been part of making Los Angeles the "Mural Capital of the World" since 1976. For more information on Sparc and how to save murals in L.A., visit http://www.sparcmurals.org. SPARC. 685 Venice Blvd. Veice, CA 90291 30.833.9560.
Also, check out Betsy Goldman's Venice Murals and Public Art Walking Tour. Her photos are labeled. Great work Betsy! I love your website. www.betsysellsvenice.com
Look what I found, via Google. Thanks to the Venice Chamber of Commerce for this self guided tour.
VENICE SELF GUIDED WALKING TOUR OF MURALS AND PUBLIC ART: This self-guided walking tour includes almost two dozen murals, historic and modern architecture and contemporary and controversial public art. Covering approximately three miles, the tour is on level ground and is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
SUGGESTED TIME: a leisurely three hours.
ADMISSION FEE: Free
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Anyone
An abbreviated tour with half the walking is possible, using bus part way each way (note instructions). Free parking is available at SPARC (Social and Public Art Resource Center), 685 Venice Boulevard (310- 822-9560). The tour can also be done by bicycle or roller-skates. Bicycles and skates can be rented at the beach. This tour can be taken any day of the year. Note, however, that SPARC and the VENICE POST OFFICE with its historic mural showing Abbot Kinney, founder of Venice and his dream city Venice-of- America, are both closed on Sunday.
Begin your tour at SPARC, an historic art deco building erected in 1929 and once used as the Venice Police Station and City Jail. Enter SPARC (M-F, 10-5; Sat, 10-4) and visit the unique gallery converted from an original cellblock. Before leaving, stop in to see the folklore shop.
Leaving SPARC, turn left. Around the comer of the building are two frescoes. Unlike most murals, frescoes are painted directly into wet plaster, the ancient technique used by Michelangelo and Da Vinci, and revived in the 20th Century by the Mexican mural masters. The street-facing mural, The Fifth Sun, El Quinto Sol is public art in the life of the city. The parking lot-facing mural, City of Angels is by the fresco workshop that Vigil led in the summer of 1992.
Step next door to your right when leaving SPARC's front door, to the Mission-style building, once Venice City Hall and now BEYOND BAROQUE. A center for literary and performing arts, poetry readings and special events, BEYOND BAROQUE also houses a unique bookstore with small press editions, used books, and other information of literary interest. There is a small gallery upstairs (T-F, 10-5, Sat, 12-5).
Leave BEYOND BAROQUE. If you wish to take a bus at this point, the stop for RTD #33 is just a few steps west (the direction you are heading after leaving SPARC) on Venice Boulevard. Or you may wish to walk west on Venice Boulevard to the next bus stop at the comer of Abbot Kinney Boulevard if you want to see Tokyo Station, described below. The #33 bus will let you off at the traffic circle by the VENICE POST OFFICE, where you will resume the walking tour.
By foot, turn right out of BEYOND BAROQUE, heading west toward the ocean along Venice Boulevard. The first traffic light you come to is Abbot Kinney Boulevard. Turn right onto Abbot Kinney Boulevard. On your right side, set in from the boulevard behind building # 1639, you will see TOKYO STATION with its Japanese-style roof. Since this is now a private dwelling, simply notice the building's exterior. The station got its amusing name because it was built so distant from the existing city that residents said it was "almost as far away as Tokyo."
Back on Venice Boulevard, one block past Abbot Kinney Boulevard, veer right on Grand Boulevard. This street was the original "Grand Canal", one of Venice's original seven miles of canals which you will see depicted in the mural in the VENICE POST OFFICE. Along Grand Boulevard note the many cottages. These were summer residences in Venice's heyday, also visible in the POST OFFICE mural. At #517 Grand Boulevard note the folk art installation on the front lawn of the "Temple of Wisdom."
Continue on Grand Boulevard to Windward Circle, site of the original outdoor lagoon, the heart of Abbot Kinney's Venice-of-America. The spot where you are standing, the one undeveloped corner now used as a postal annex parking lot, was the site of Abbot Kinney's house. Note that all the streets converging at the lagoon were originally canals. Visualize that there were boats and gondolas on these waterways.
Three buildings of note surround the circle, all designed by architect Steven Ehrlich. Opposite you across the circle is the ACE MARKETPLACE. The pulleys on the facade of the building represent the pulleys on the dredge boats used to dig the canals. Clockwise at the three o'clock position, the three story building with colonnades is the semi-reconstruction of the old Antlers Hotel. Clockwise at eight o'clock is the roller coaster building paying homage to the 1911 "Race through the Clouds," the first roller coaster on the West Coast originally located nearby.
Continuing clockwise stands the VENICE POST OFFICE. Open every day except Sunday, its lobby features a 1941 mural by Edward Biberman entitled Kinney's Dream. Abbot Kinney, who made his fortune in cigarettes in the 1870′s, founded the city of Venice in 1905 along the Pacific Shore in a swampy area with little population. He originally envisioned his Venice-of-America as a flourishing center for performing arts, educational activities, Italian architecture, and a network of canals recalling European Venice. Biberman's mural depicts amusement concessions (always more popular than the cultural attractions), gondolas, and drilling rigs for the oil that was discovered a number of years after the city was founded. In the mural you will also see some of the summer cottages you passed on Grand Boulevard
Turn left out of the POST OFFICE and lead west toward the ocean on Windward Avenue. Crossing Pacific Avenue, you come to a line of original Venice colonnaded buildings with capitals designed by Italian artist/sculptor Felix Peano, replicating colonnades in Venice, Italy. At #64 Windward Avenue step out into the street to get a better view of the facade, which is the mural Hi-De-Ho and Penny Lane by Art Mortimer (1979) depicting a $64 bill with a street scene. At #52 Windward Avenue you will see the Town House, originally Menotti's Buffet (1915), with the name still visible on the original tile floor. The 1915 murals in the basement depict landscape scenes of early Southern California, including some romanticized canal views.
Across the street at #21 Windward Avenue is the 1904 Venice Beach Hotel, a jazz club now, which in the heyday of the city, was called the St. Charles Hotel. Three murals adorn this building. The St. Charles Painting by Terry Schoonhoven (1978) on the east side is a mirror reflection of Windward Avenue toward Pacific Avenue. Lost Art by Rip Cronk (1990) on the facade is a trompe l'oeil that includes arches, windows, and bricks. Notice the lady in the upper floor window. Most visitors to Venice walk right by this mural without ever noticing it. On the hotel's west wall is Rip Cronk's Venice Reconstituted (1989), a parody of Botticelli. This mural shows Ocean Front Walk with familiar locals such as turbanned roller- skating musician Harry Perry, sidewalk pianist Berry "The Lion" Gordon, the artist himself on the gold wall, and the controversial Aztec Indian boy – controversial because it was the Gabrielino Indians who were native to this area, not Aztecs. This mural, sponsored by SPARC, appeared in Steve Martin's film "L.A. Story" and in the movie "White Men Can't Jump." As you continue your tour up Ocean Front Walk keep your eye out for turbanned Harry Perry who is frequently seen skating along the walk with his electronic guitar.
You are now standing on Speedway. From here you can look south and see Morning Shot, the blue mural of the Doors' rock star Jim Morrison, painted by Rip Cronk in 1991.
From the hotel, turn north on Ocean Front Walk (ocean to your left, East Coasters!). Two blocks north, turn right onto Horizon Avenue to see the mural on the north wall of the SIDEWALK CAFE by Scott Dosch (1990). Sidewalk Cafe depicts the typical activity inside this historic and very popular eating establishment.
One block further, at Westminster Avenue, look north for a good view of Venice Beach, another mural by Rip Cronk (1990) on the south-facing wall of the tall Beach House Building. In this trompe l'oeil painting the artist is spray-painting Venice across the sky.
At the next comer, Clubhouse Avenue, you see two murals side-by-side, both by Rip Cronk. Rip Tide on the left and Ocean Swell on the right (both 1990) are photorealistic depictions of waves and whitecaps, the latter accented with red and gold motifs. Behind you, on the north-facing wall of Clubhouse Avenue, is A Forest Scene by Scott Dosch (1992). Painted entirely with spray cans, this somber scene of a grove of trees was sponsored by the Venice Beach Artist Fellowship.
At the next comer, Wavecrest Avenue, enjoy the mural on the north-facing wall of the tall BEACH HOUSE BUILDING. This Rip Cronk painting, Homage to a Starry Night (1990) is a tribute to Vincent van Gogh, made to resemble his painting "Starry Night".
Two blocks north, at #909 Ocean Front Walk, you will see the remaining portion of a classical view of the Santa Monica Bay by Terry Schoonhoven (1988) in Landscape with Musicians. Here, as with many other outdoor murals, life span is often cut short due to fading from the sun, erosion by natural elements, graffiti, or building alteration/demolition.
For a brief side trip, turn right and walk east to #17 Brooks Avenue. Here you will find the Samson mural by Tracy Lee and Arnold Vest (1991), commissioned by the owner of the building at the time the USSR was dissolving and major global transformations were occurring. On the other side of the street, at #26 Brooks Avenue, you will see two older pop art murals which mirror another mural at/ #48 Brooks Avenue up the block. This is a unique example of a single mural concept spread out over three walls several buildings apart.
At # 801 Ocean Front Walk, a block north at Park Avenue, Endangered Species, a SPARC sponsored mural by Emily Winters (1990), depicts the Venice Beach community and raises the issue of the misuse of technology.
Continue north on Ocean Front Walk. Past Paloma Avenue, you will see Charlie Chaplin's Gingerbread Court (1913). No one knows why it is called after the famous silent film star because he never lived in Venice. What is known is that his first movie "Kid Auto Races at Venice," was filmed in Venice in 1914.
Continue north three blocks to # 201 Ocean Front Walk. Here, at the comer of Ozone Avenue, you will find the ISRAEL LEVIN SENIOR ADULT CENTER. On its walls is the SPARC mural Marc Chagall Comes to Venice Beach by Christina Schlesinger (1991). This painting pays tribute to the Eastern European shtetl culture celebrated in Chagall's paintings, while acknowledging Jewish contribution to Los Angeles life. The Yiddish poem at the comer was written and translated by Dora Bayrack, a much-published poet who attends the Center. The Hebrew inscription from the Torah at the other end is, fittingly for a senior center, the fifth commandment, "Honor thy father and thy mother."
Walk east on Ozone Avenue. When you reach Pacific Avenue, turn left and walk one block north to Navy Avenue where you turn right. Continue on Navy Avenue and, straight ahead of you on the south side of the street, look up over the parking entrance to see the metal sculpture Harmonic Arch by Guy Dill. This sculpture and the building it adorns, the VENICE RENAISSANCE, date from 1989.
Continue to the comer of Main Street and turn right. As you walk south on Main Street, along the VENICE RENAISSANCE, notice the capitals on the columns along the way. These are recreations of Felix Peano's original capitals that you saw on Windward Avenue. At the south comer of the building, perhaps best seen from diagonally across Main Street, is the Ballerina Clown by Jonathan Borofsky (1989). This sculpture is unusual, with its continually moving parts, and controversial, for its zany depiction of a ballerina with a male clown head.
You are now standing across the street from the bright red VENICE FIREHOUSE (NE comer of Main Street and Rose Avenue), the original fire company of the Venice/Ocean Park area dating from 1909. You can see the entranceway for the horse-drawn firefighting carriages.
A few steps farther east on Rose Avenue you can view the rose murals at the ROSE CAFE. This site was formerly a Gas Company dispatch office.
Return to Main Street, cross to the west side and head south to see the complex on modem buildings that used to be home to the internationally renowned Chiat/Day advertising office. Venice-based architect Frank Gehry designed the two buildings flanking the three-story Binoculars by artist Claes Oldenburg (1991). In the lens of each is a conference room. You may wish to step into the lobby to see the uniquesecurity desk which is fashioned from a sprawling natural tree trunk.
One block south, at Sunset Avenue, turn left and see the Earth Crew mural (1991) at Gold's Gym. Be sure to see both the north and south facing walls. Full of evocative imagery, this lively spray-painted mural makes many points. But, overall, it is an urgent plea to respect Mother Nature. Return to Main Street. If you would like to end your walking tour here, you can board RTD#33 on the west side of Main Street heading south, which continues down Venice Boulevard and back to SPARC.
Once again, thanks to the Venice Chamber of Commerce for this self guided tour.
SPARC. 685 Venice Blvd. Veice, CA 90291 30.833.9560.
For more information on Sparc and how to save murals in L.A., visit http://www.sparcmurals.org.
Also, check out Betsy Goldman's Venice Murals and Public Art Walking Tour. Her photos are labeled. Great work Betsy! I love your website. www.betsysellsvenice.com
ALSO , DO NOT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE VENICE PUBLIC ART WALLS, A.K.A THE VENICE GRAFFITI WALLS. Click here for more photos.


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I currently attend a Presbyterian church. Looking through the doctrinal statements you have on your website I agree with the teachings of your church. However, my question is why you call yourselves "Orthodox" Presbyterian. Does your church have some of the same practices/doctrines of the Eastern Orthodox church? I just happened to drive by an Orthodox Presbyterian church on my way to a work site today and I thought to myself how odd it was to see those two names next to each other. I would greatly appreciate if you could clarify why you call yourselves Orthodox Presbyterian and if you have any connection to the Eastern Orthodox Church. (I am currently researching Eastern Orthodoxy.)
Greetings in the Lord Jesus Christ. You asked about the origin of "orthodox" in the name of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church and if we have any connection with the Eastern Orthodox Church.
1. The short answer is "No," for our origins are in the Reformation, which took place in the Western (Latin) Church, not in the Eastern (Orthodox) Church.
2. A slightly longer answer is that "orthodox" (meaning "correct doctrine") was chosen for its contrast to "liberal Protestant" unbelief and not for any contrast to the historic Christianity of the Western Church or for any reference to the Greek Orthodox Church's criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church (although the OPC, of course, would be in agreement with historic Protestantism's criticisms of the Roman Catholic Church).
When the liberals of the large Presbyterian Church, USA (PCUSA) defrocked Professor J. G. Machen of Princeton Seminary (and six other ministers in other presbyteries) in an administrative move and denied him liberty of conscience to serve Christ in the work at hand that the Lord had given him, a sizable segment of the PCUSA followed the forced exodus of Machen and called themselves the "Presbyterian Church of America." The use of this name was challenged and court action was threatened if the despised "splinter" group did not drop a name that, the PCUSA charged, would be confusing to a large segment of the American public.
A young former student of Machen's at Westminster Theological Seminary, Rev. Everett DeVelde of Baltimore, suggested that the use of the anglicized form of the two Greek words of the New Testament for "correct, straight" ("ortho") and for "doctrine" ("dox") would neatly solve the problem of distinguishing the new group from the old group.
The liberal group, the PCUSA, despised enforcing orthodoxy in its midst. Many of its ministers boasted of their rejection of much of the Westminster Confession of Faith, a historic doctrinal standard of traditional Presbyterianism. More than that, 1500 signed the "Auburn Affirmation," which denied the Bible's teaching on five fundamentals of the historic Christian faith. Many boasted that their heterodoxy enabled them to keep their respectability in society because their new views fit in with modern science and critical Bible scholarship.
DeVelde's suggestion of joining "orthodox" and "Presbyterian" caught on, in spite of some pastors' noting the possibly confusing connection you have suggested. The PC, USA had no objections to the new name. (For further information on the change of name from the Presbyterian Church of America to the Orthodox Presbyterian Church, see This Week in Church History.)
I hope that the preceding explanation has been helpful to you.
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DALJIT MEMORIAL SOCIETY is also an avenue for networking between like-minded organisations to establish and nurture meaningful projects and dialogues - whether social, cultural or political- to promote harmony, understanding and reciprocity in our villages, towns and cities.
DALJIT MEMORIAL SOCIETY is a coalition of organisations and individuals, who share a common vision based on the belief that there is no greater endeavour than to serve, empower and uplift fellow beings. The core of our philosophy is an unwavering commitment to civic service and social progress on behalf of the common good.
Accordingly, DALJIT MEMORIAL SOCIETY has sought to fulfil its mission not only by informing, educating and uplifting fellow beings but also by participating in cross-cultural and political exchanges to ensure that the promises and benefits of democracy are realized by all.
We at DALJIT MEMORIAL SOCIETY believe that the development of enlightened and progressive societies can be made possible by socially conscious groups of people who make a commitment to develop and direct human potential. Our work, efforts and achievements stand as a testament to our faith in this vision.


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The 18U Grand Rapids Blaze fastpitch travel softball team competed at the ASA Class A National Tournament last week in Normal, IL. The team placed better than the program ever has by going 5-2, before being eliminated Saturday afternoon. The team was represented by two former and one current Cedar Springs' softball players: 2010 graduates Karli Myers and Sam Pastoor, and 2012 senior Taylor Nielsen.
The Blaze qualified for the national tournament by placing in the top four at the ASA state tournament, which was held in Mt. Pleasant, during the weekend of July 4th. They also won another ASA tournament held in Toledo, OH, during the last weekend of June. Other tournaments took them to Canton, MI; Lansing; Toledo, OH; and Decatur, IL.
With approximately 100 teams competing for the national title, The Blaze opened up Monday, Aug. 1 with a 3-1 win over the St. Louis Fusion (MO). Tuesday, they handed the Midway Organization (Delaware/New Jersey area) a 5-1 defeat. After winning their pool play, they were matched up against the Georgia Extreme Black and it took extra innings to defeat them 3-2. After earning a bye on Thursday, the ladies suffered their first defeat of the tournament, 5-1, to a tough (North) Carolina Cardinals team Friday morning, before winning in comeback fashion and eliminating Team Force (AZ) 8-5 Friday night. Saturday morning's game was extended to extra innings. After being tied 0-0 with the Tennessee Thunderbolts after seven, The Blaze scored the only run of the game in the eighth and ended the Bolts' tournament hopes. The later morning game was unsuccessful as they ended their season with a 7-1 loss to the Central Florida Sting.
Karli, 19, the team's left fielder, batted second throughout the season. Myers will attend Davenport University this fall on a softball scholarship.
Sam, 19, was the team's shortstop and right fielder. "Pasta" attends Alma College.
Taylor, 17, was the team's center fielder. She was the team's leadoff hitter. Nielsen has one year remaining of high school ball and has yet to commit to any university or college.
"We could not be more proud of this 18U Blaze team this year," stated assistant coach Mike Nielsen. "These girls are a pleasure to coach and they all work hard for each other. This is the most disciplined, mature, and poised team I have ever had the privilege of coaching. There were many times this season that we would find ourselves with the opponent's runners in scoring position with no outs or maybe only one. This team never got nervous and simply executed as they do to get out of those innings leaving the other team's runners stranded on base. Myers and Nielsen both provided key game winning RBI's this week at Nationals to keep the team advancing in the brackets, while Pastoor continued to be stellar in her position at short shop with some amazing diving catches for key outs to end innings. This is the type of team a coach hates to say good-bye to, but your season has to end sometime and what a great way to end with our performance at Nationals. It's an awesome opportunity to have three strong athletes (Myers, Pastoor, and Nielsen), that I coached in high school, together again and playing in the USA/ASA 18U-A Nationals," stated Nielsen.
It was the best finish that The Blaze 18U program has ever reached at the national level as they were one of the teams to make it to the final 24.
All results are posted at www.softball.normal.org/
To obtain further information about the GR Blaze travel softball organization, go to www.eteamz.com/grandrapidsblaze.


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Look Up at Your Peril: Tokyo Skytree's Falling Ice
- Photos: Tokyo's First Snow Storm of the Season
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As Tokyo weathers its first heavy snowfall in recent years its newest landmark, the Tokyo Skytree, is dealing with its first cold weather structural challenge: How to prevent snow clinging to the world's tallest freestanding tower from falling onto the urban masses below.
Rising 634 meters above the densely packed capital, the tower's sky kissing height makes it vulnerable to certain weather conditions. Its most common meteorological run-in is with the wind, and indeed this is why the tower was closed for business Monday. Strong winds can cause vibration and swaying of the elevators, one set of which rushes passengers up to the 350-meter deck in about 50 seconds.
But the snow is the main headache on the day after the storm, as the tower has its first major dealings with a wintry cold front since opening for business in May. To cope with the potential danger of falling white stuff, Tobu Tower Skytree Co., the operator of the tower, has mobilized its troops. It said it has dispatched about 60 security guards within a 200-meter radius of the structure to warn pedestrians of the possibility of giant snowballs falling from the sky. Another 50 workers have been tasked with observation duties around the tower.
The tower has about 45 security cameras located throughout the tower's structure to monitor the snow. The company has also installed a heater on the outer wall of the viewing platform to melt away any ice as well as netting at certain intervals to catch any falling snow.
Monday's snowfall cloaked Japan's Kanto region, with over 40 centimeters (16 inches) piling up in some areas. The storm disrupted traffic, suspended train lines and caused hundreds of flights into Tokyo's two major airports to be canceled. One person died and nearly 900 people have suffered snow-related injuries across the capital and six nearby prefectures, according to state broadcaster NHK as of Tuesday afternoon.
A Tobu Tower Skytree spokesman said there have been no reported injuries or building damage caused by falling snow from the tower so far. But said there were four reported incidents around the Sumida Ward last year where it's likely that snow from the tower smashed through the roofs of buildings as far as 200 meters from the landmark.
The operator has emphasized the fortitude of the steel frame-enforced structure against the elements. The tower was undamaged during the March 2011 earthquake, which hit when it was still under construction, and is said to be able to withstand the force of an earthquake comparable with the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
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Harbour Lights is an extremely popular open air beach front nightclub.
Dance barefoot in the sand under the stars to the sounds of a top local band and enjoy the free flowing cocktails during this highly entertaining evening.
The night jump starts with the pulsating rhythms of the band followed by a sumptuous BBQ dinner complete with a selection of dessert options.
Talented pan artist 'ZigE' Walcott captivates the audience with the thrilling sounds of steel pan while the beautiful Carnival ladies leave you mesmerized with their moves.
Be moved by the outstanding local entertainment from fire-eater, the limbo queen, tuk band, shaggy bears and green monkey.
The night climaxes with an amazing display of talent from the giants of Harbour Lights the stiltmen, as they astound you with their skills, standing some 12 feet in the air.
Feel free to stay for the night club, Drinks remain free until 2:00 am with DJ music to keep you moving.
'Nightlife as it should be in the Caribbean. An evening not to be missed!'
Start time: 7:00 PM End time: 10:30 PM
Admission: Bds $185.00 (incl transportation)
Venue: Harbour Lights, Bay Street, Bridgetown
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WreckBox is a free sandbox game, which gives you ability to construct incredible things and put your engineering ideas into practice.
Only registered members can share their thoughts. So come on! Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation.


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"The Graphical Search Engine (GSE) is a powerful search engine that can perform many searches that cannot be done on the Command Line." For, example with the GSE it is possible to search the Hebrew Bible for words particular vowel patterns in conjunction with specific accents without defining the consonants.
(Warning: you may need to have the Bwhebb font to read some of these examples)
Recently, an acquaintance of mine wanted to search for every occurrence in the Hebrew Bible where there is:
the alephs stand in place of any character וְאָאַאְתִּי֙
Waw+Shwa, Qamats(under any consonant), Patach( under any consonant), Shwa (under any consonant),Taw with a Dagesh and Hiriq Gadol (plus) a Yod with a Pashta accent.
1.Open the GSE
2.Select JDP as your search version
3.Make sure both accents an vowels are enabled on the status bar
4.Double click on the word box, to view the Word Box options
6.On the left side, under "search method" you will notice a box labeled word and on labeled morph.
7. In the word box type an asterisk "*"
8. In the morph box enter the accent codes like this @*Jc*
9.On the right side, under Options there is a text box labeled
"Match the following spec in the WTT"10. In the text box type:
INS-Key 1 for µ (wild card box)
11. and type the Hebrew according to BibleWorks Keyboard your result should look thus'
yTiµ.µ;µ'w>(notice there is not an accent on the final yod in the word. That is because we have already indicated the accent by typing in the code in the morph box. Your search results will show up with an accents. So, do not worry.)
12. Once, again check that you have Vowel point sensitive searching turned on.
13.Click on Ok, the word box option window should close.
14.Then Click the Green Go button
15. If your query was successful, it will have resulted in 14 hits.
Although, I used the JDP it is also possible to use the WTM as well. Please, note though that (1)the accents are different (2)The WTM has codes which enable it to differentiate between hits in this list of 14 that had methegs and those without them. When I first tried the seach on the WTM I only got 4 hits because it only found those with methegs and ignored the other 10 without them.
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Mt. Tabor & Washington Park Reservoirs
Distribution storage reservoirs receive water from the terminal storage reservoirs by gravity flow or pumping.
Water from distribution reservoirs is delivered directly to customers. These reservoirs are located at the various elevations required to serve customers and have a storage capacity of approximately 220 million gallons.
System pressures typically range from 40 to 80 pounds per square inch.
Distribution storage reservoirs range in size from 1,000 gallons to 10 million gallons. They are constructed of concrete or steel. They include ground-level reservoirs, standpipes, and elevated tanks.
Consulting engineers have evaluated the bureau's facilities to determine their ability to withstand earthquakes. The Portland Water Bureau has made repairs, and where necessary, lowered water levels in tanks to withstand seismic events.
Mt. Tabor and Washington Park Reservoirs
The Water Bureau maintains reservoirs in Mt. Tabor and Washington Parks.
- Water flows from the Mt. Tabor reservoirs by gravity. This saves on electricity and plumbing costs.
- The water is cold: 1-10 degrees C (35-50 degrees F).
- Security surveillance cameras monitor the reservoirs 24 hours per day.
- The Water Bureau owns all reservoir sites.
- Open reservoirs must be cleaned every six months.


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Thanks to a scheduling quirk, the Crew's next four matches will be against Sporting KC and DC United, two clubs that occupy first and second place respectively in the Eastern Conference standings.
Thanks to a scheduling quirk, the Crew�s next four matches will be against Sporting KC and DC United, two clubs that occupy first and second place respectively in the Eastern Conference standings.
That could be terrible news for Columbus, which tumbled to seventh place out of 10 Eastern clubs by blowing a second-half lead and losing 2-1 to lowly Montreal last weekend. A grueling stretch like this could be enough to sink this season.
But it could also be great news. If there was ever a way to improve your club�s situation in tangible and intangible ways, it�s stealing some points from the best teams in your conference. Think of how inspiring it would be for the Crew to bust out a four-game winning streak against Eastern elites. And think of how far they�d catapult up the standings.
The trouble is actually accomplishing such a feat. Let�s spend some time getting the Crew fired up to run this gauntlet.
Sporting KC: Did you guys hear Andy Gruenebaum got snubbed for the starting spot on this year�s All-Star team? That�s right, the Hebrew Hammer, sacred protector of the goalmouth, he who has minded the net so dutifully and delivered the Crew from so much trouble, has been denied the right to represent his league against English Premier League power Chelsea later this month.
And who, pray tell, gets to do it instead? Why, that rapscallion from Kansas City, Jimmy Nielsen! Let�s destroy him!
In fact, that presumptuous Dane isn�t the only reason for outrage. KC has three All-Star starters on their roster, while you guys have none. Destroy them all! Few sounds are sweeter than an entire stadium coming together to sing �OH-VER-RAY-TED!�
DC United: If you think getting angry about those villains was easy, just wait until you start thinking about the original bad guys of MLS, DC United. Do you realize how often this club used to crush the Crew�s dreams? Do you realize their coach is one of the former dream-crushers, that sniveling oaf Ben Olsen? Do you realize they dress like Nazis?
If that wasn�t enough to stoke your ire, DC just brought in a pair of wealthy co-owners who intend to build United into the kind of evil empire that used to keep the rest of MLS mercilessly underfoot. Are you going to just sit there and let them rebuild the Death Star?
I also heard they said mean things about all of your mothers.
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Will this work as an external bootable drive to run Catalina on my 2019 iMac?
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- on 11-May-2020
Will this work on Windows system? What is the minimum requirement? What steps do I need to take before first time inserting it into a windows computer
- Asked by Shally O from Fremont
- on 20-Apr-2020
What's the difference between a Lacie mobile and portable ssd drive? Thank you!
- Asked by Anthony C from Simpsonville
- on 18-Aug-2019
Nothing really they are both vague terms used.
Portable tend to be slightly larger whereas the m Nothing really they are both vague terms used.
Portable tend to be slightly larger whereas the mobile ones tend to be thinner and lighter. I have both LaCie rugged portable SSD and this limited edition mobile SSD - I would say that if you need something robust or you are not someone who is very careful with their kit, then the rugged portable drives are better, but if you want something sleek and you are only using in an office environment and not in the field like a journalist or something, then the mobile is great because it is tiny and compact and will fit in slim pocket, it will just not fair that well if dropped as it has no protection.
- Answered by JOE H from Chafford Hundred
- on 19-Feb-2020
With a cable adapter, can this run through the Thunderbolt 1 port of an early 2015 MacBook Pro 13" retina?
- Asked by David S from Sacramento
- on 17-Feb-2019
Yes and no.
If you use either the Apple TB3-TB1/2 adapter into a TB3 dock, or just use a Yes and no.
If you use either the Apple TB3-TB1/2 adapter into a TB3 dock, or just use a TB1/2 dock; then plug this drive into the dock via USB-A or USB-C, would work.
Using the Apple TB3-TB1/2 adapter is for Thunderbolt connections only, so you'd need a TB drive on the other end (this one is just vanilla USB).
- Answered by James S from London
- on 04-Mar-2019


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Tasty treats are dangerous, swords not so much
Steve Watson
December 29, 2011
The TSA did not stop at opening Christmas presents at airport checkpoints this holiday season. In two separate incidents agents decreed that tasty Christmas treats constituted a security threat, while in another incident a man simply strolled through carrying a sword.
A Massachusetts woman ran into trouble with agents at Las Vegas- McCarran International Airport on Christmas Eve when they discovered a frosted cupcake in her luggage.
According to ABC News, the agent was confused about what to do with the potential offensive weapon and so called in a supervisor who declared that the vanilla-bourbon icing could be a "security risk" as it constituted a "gel like substance".
Worse still, the woman, Rebecca Hains, had no trouble with the cupcake on an earlier flight.
"The TSA at Logan Airport said the cupcakes looked delicious and told us to have a great trip." she said. "But in Las Vegas, they were dangerous. They shouldn't be delicious in one part of the country and a security threat in the other." she added, calling the TSA "security theater".
"This really isn't about the cupcake, it's about the bigger issue and it's indicative of the fact that broader reforms need to be made to the TSA because they are not keeping us safe," said Hains.
In a similar incident, a TSA agent at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Michigan held up a security line when "an oddly placed iPod and bag of candy" triggered a security alarm.
Commuter Lora Van Uffelen and seven other travelers consequently missed their flight to Chicago.
In response, the TSA issued a statement that, in part, read: "There was no impact to flight operations and no delays incurred."
Meanwhile, KSEE News reports that a man boarded a flight in Corpus Christi with a 14-inch sword concealed within a cane as part of his carry on luggage. The man flew to DFW airport to board a connecting flight, where the weapon was discovered.
The TSA released a statement saying, "The biggest threat to aviation today, explosives and explosives components. While edge weapons such as swords remain a prohibited item it will not cause catastrophic damage."
And cupcakes and candy will?
Seasons greetings from the TSA.
Steve Watson is the London based writer and editor for Alex Jones' Infowars.net, andPrisonplanet.com. He has a Masters Degree in International Relations from the School of Politics at The University of Nottingham in England.
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Katy Perry's Dress -- Too Hot for 'Sesame Street'
Katy Perry's costume -- and song -- have been yanked from "Sesame Street" ... after the show began receiving complaints like, "that was the most messed up thing iv [sic] ever seen."
Katy shot a segment for the show -- which was supposed to air on New Year's Eve -- in which she sings a cleaned-up version of her song, "Hot N Cold" with Elmo.
Fact is ... what looks like Katy's bare chest is actually covered in flesh-colored mesh that goes all the way to her neck.
Gwen's Wax Figure: Abs-olutely Perfect
Gwen Stefani flew into Las Vegas today for the unveiling of her new wax figure at Madame Tussaud's -- and attention to detail is uncanny ... especially in her stomach!
The No Doubt star's abs have always been sick -- and the six-pack on her double is just as impressive.
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Gisele & Ben: Playtime in the Park
Gisele Bunchen took her son with Tom Brady to the park in New York this weekend -- and it resulted in some of the cutest photos ever taken.
Forget about Vogue, W or GQ -- these are the supermodel's best shots!
David Hasselhoff Time Warp
While David Hasselhoff is facing off in this season's "Dancing with the Stars" -- take a trip down memory lane and watch his tantric talent grow as the years fly by!
Justin Bieber -- Sucking Face with His Opening Act
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The chick playing tonsil hockey with The Biebs is 16-year-old Jasmine Villegas -- who also happens to be the opening act on Bieber's concert tour.
The photos were taken on Thursday, September 9 in Venice, CA by some Canadian tourist who just happened to notice his country's most famous pop star in the midst of a make-out session with the luckiest teenage girl on the planet.
The two had been rumored to be dating ... but they insisted they were just "really cool friends."
Sorry to disappoint you, Chelsea Handler Rihanna Kathy Griffin Kim Kardashian America.
Courtney Cleans Up for Premiere
Shia LaBeouf, Michael Douglas, Josh Brolin, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Carey Mulligan all hit the red carpet -- but, surprisingly, Courtney Love was the one who really stood out at the "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" premiere.
Showing off her body and tattoos in a tight red dress, Love really glammed up for the event at the Ziegfeld Theatre last night in New York City -- where her makeup was also top notch.
Check out more shots of Courtney and everyone else at the premiere!
Katy Perry -- The Bachelorette's Bikini Party
Katy Perry strapped a wedding veil to her butt this weekend for one last fling as a single woman -- at a bikini bachelorette party in Vegas with Rihanna and a bunch of her friends.
Our pals at Officialimage.com obtained a whole bunch of awesome photos of the singer lettin' loose at the pool at the Hard Rock Hotel.
Perry -- who was doin' some boozin' at the pool -- was clearly mentally prepared for the weekend ... dropping the following tweet before the weekend kicked off, "Signing up for a liver transplant now."
Celebrity Scramble!
Can you guess whose beautiful famous face was given this nasty celebrity scramblin'?!
What's the Big Frigin' Difference?!
Take a glance at these sneaky snapshots and see if you can spot the differences in the following photos!
**HINT -- There are THREE differences in the above photo!**
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