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(Jan 27 Update) These iPhone Apps are for use in firmware 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 *only*. They are *not* compatible with 1.1.3 jailbroken iPod touch at all. Do not install them in 1.1.3.
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Since originally posted, a new tap-to-install method to install the iPhone Apps into your iPod touch emerged. It's super easy. Here's how to do it:
- First, add http://applerepo.com/
http://repo.us.to/as a new "Source" for your Installer.
- After refreshing your Installer, you'll find two new categories, "iPhone 1.1.1 Apps" and "iPhone 1.1.2 Apps". Select your choice depending on your firmware version; do not install the wrong version.
- You'll see all the iPhone Apps, plus "Prep" apps for Mobile Mail and Google Map. Make your selection and follow the instructions. Be sure to read the Warning Notice.
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There are apps bundled with iPhone that will work on the iPod touch, such as Mail.app, Map.app etc, but they aren't included by Apple for the iPod touch. If you own an iPhone or lives in Bukit Timah, thus having the said iPhone Apps, you can install them in your iPod touch. Here's how:
Firstly, make sure the iPhone Apps are version 1.1.2 (Version 1.1.1's apps, except for the Mail.app, will work as well.) The iPhone Apps are:
MobileCal MobilePhone MobileSMS
- MobileMail
- MobileNotes
- Stocks
- Weather
- Maps
MobileCal is the Calendar app that is already pre-installed in iPod touch. So let's skip it. MobilePhone and MobileSMS on the other hand are telephony apps that just won't work on the iPod touch, the lack of a microphone for voice input is an obvious reason why.
Okay, fire up your sFTP, AFP or whatever means to connect to your iPod touch. Then copy those 5 good apps to your iPod touch's /Applications folder. You must set their permission, recursively to 755.
Next, locate on your iPhone the entire "GMM.framework" folder and copy it to:
and "MobileMailSettings.bundle" to
Reboot and you'll find the Apps in your Springboard! You can start using them.
I especially enjoy Map. It's so intelligent it can seamlessly accesses my Address Book entries for addresses. Yes, even maps for Singapore's addresses.
As for Mails, you'll add and setup accounts via iPod touch's Settings page, under the Mail option. Oh, it's widely reported that the Mail app does not work with Yahoo Mail… so don't try too hard getting Yahoo Mail to work. Gmail works perfectly (caveat.)
- To set Permission to 755, I use my favorite FTP client, Transmit. "Get Info" on the folder and under Permissions option, clicking "Apply to enclosed folder…" is all there to it. Apps that quit within a few seconds after launching are usually due to wrong permission. Setting them to 755 should resolves the issue.
- It goes without saying… you need a Jailbroken iPod touch to use these apps!


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BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Saturday demanded that Taiwan release two mainland fishermen who have been detained after the island's coastguard fired rubber bullets at them amid simmering tensions between the rivals.
The shooting put a new strain on ties between Beijing and Taipei which have cooled since Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen of the independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party took power last year, because she refuses to concede the self-ruled island is part of China.
Taiwan's coastguard said in a statement a Chinese fishing vessel trespassed into Taiwan waters, refused to stop and resisted inspection.
The Chinese fishermen ignored radio warnings, the statement said, adding that Taiwan coastguard fired rubber bullets, hitting some of the fishermen in the legs, but did not cause major injuries.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office said two Chinese fishermen were injured in the incident near Penghu, also known as the Pescadores, on Saturday morning, state news agency Xinhua said.
"This morning's shooting incident which injured mainland fishermen arouses indignation," Xinhua quoted An Fengshan, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office, as saying.
"We demand the Taiwan side solemnly deal with this matter and immediately release the fishermen and (their) boat" An said.
Taiwan "must stop the practice of detaining mainland fishing boats for no reason at all," he said, urging Taiwan to "respect the rights of mainland fishermen."
Beijing has not ruled out resorting to military means to force the democratic island back to the fold if it formally declares independence.
Beijing and Taipei have been rivals since the Communists won the civil war on the mainland and defeated Nationalist forces who fled to the island.
Reporting by Meng Meng and Benjamin Kang Lim in Beijing and JR Wu in Taipei; editing by Clelia Oziel
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UNIT is no longer an active agency — since relocating to Australia in 2015 founder Si Billam has been working within Melbourne based studios. While UNIT still has design output it is not a commercial enterprise and produces design/art/type pieces for sale via his Type, Something; foundry.
UNIT is a diverse graphic design practice based in Melbourne, Australia originally founded by Si Billam in Leeds, UK in 2010.
Our work ranges from public art installations and global branding to local government, regeneration projects and music industry art direction. We have built a reputation for producing creative solutions that go beyond the traditional boundaries that graphic design is contained within.
Although still in our infancy, our work has already reached across the globe as far as the US and been featured in exhibitions in Europe — most recently at a fringe event to the famous SONAR festival in Barcelona.
Prior to establishing UNIT, Si was a former Senior designer with the world renowned 'The Designers Republic' based in Sheffield. His work ranged from rebranding MTV Italy (QOOB), creating global campaigns for Coca-Cola to projects with independent artists, record labels and architects. After his time at tDR he spent 3 years working as Senior Designer & Art Director at Leeds based Vast servicing clients within the arts, fashion, property and regeneration markets. Si's work on the independent fashion magazine 'Shufti®' led to the publication winning both Gold & Silver prizes at the Graphis and SPD awards in New York 2009.


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John Marshall (1755-1832) was fourth chief justice of the United States and principal founder of the U.S. system of constitutional law.
For further information, see the article "John Marshall" at Encyclopaedia Britannica.
The collection consists of four items: a quill pen used by Chief Justice John Marshall; a photocopy of a newspaper clipping regarding the presentation of the quill pen to the University of Georgia (circa 1963); and Mrs. H.B. Richie's cards of authority (circa 1963). Audio recording of the presentation ceremony has been transferred to the Media Library.
John Marshall's quill pen, ms 1344. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.


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Run My Makeover 111: Mismatched Kitchen
Browse before photos of the Fox's kitchen. With a less-than-ideal layout, crooked tile floor and mishmash of appliances, this room needs a total overhaul.
Meet homeowners Greg and Lesli Fox. Their 30-year-old kitchen is ready for a 21st century update.
The builder's-grade wood cabinets are from the 80's. Greg and Lesli would like to replace them with custom-look glazed cabinets that extend to the ceiling to create more storage space.
Greg laid the tile floor himself but unfortunately got a bit off square causing the grout lines to be crooked. They'd like to replace the tile with flooring that is cushier underfoot and easier to maintain.
The appliances are a mishmash of colors and time periods. Greg and Lesli want new, energy-efficient models that match.
With three children under 10, the family's dining room is a hub of mealtime activity. Adjacent to the kitchen, it could use a little updating as well.


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Quentin Tarantino Takes Inspiration From Kamal Haasan's Abhay98 views
This might be a first for Bollywood. The famous Hollywood director, Quentin Tarantino has admitted to be so impressed by the animated action scenes from Kamal Hassan's psychological thriller Abhay, that he used similar ones for his movie Kill Bill. Now that indeed is a huge compliment for Kamal Hasan.
Apparently Tarantino admitted in a private conversation with Anurag that the celebrated animation-action sequence in Kill Bill was inspired from 2001 Hindi-Tamil film, Kamal Haasan starrer, Abhay. When contacted, Kashyap says, "Yes, Sight and Sound critic Naman Ramchandran first told me this. So when I met Quentin in Venice I asked him whether the Manga sequence in Kill Bill was inspired from an Indian film and he excitedly remarked, 'Yes, I saw this Indian serial-killer film which showed violence as animated.'
Pic – Kamal Haasan's Abhay Movie Still
Kashyap explains, "There is only one Indian serial-killer film which was made before Kill Bill where violence was animated, and that was Abhay."
Kamal Haasan, who starred in Abhay, has his own take on the compliment. "When I did the animation action sequence 12 years ago it was seen as self-indulgent and odd by a lot of people. Now that it has been endorsed by a filmmaker of such brilliance, critics will be kinder to some of the things I attempt in my films."
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The White Seal (356 Words)
The moon shone bright between a web of clouds. No one visited the island on nights like that, when the sea was a silver mirror. Stories surrounded that patch of rough land that sent shivers around a campfire. And yet there was a fire burning , the barest glow of gold under the dappled sky.
The pirates huddled around their small fire. It had been a successful run, but even so their tempers were muted. Only one of them scorned his companions' nervous looks and low voices.


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History and Function
The oldest surviving artefact from the temple dates to the 11th Dynasty, though the complex expanded most rapidly during the New Kingdom period, particularly the 18th and 19th Dynasties, though embellishments took place over a period of more than 2,000 years, with current excavations having recently uncovered a bath house added by the Romans during their occupation of Egypt. The temple was at the heart of the cult of Amun-Ra, and at its height his estates claimed a workforce of tens of thousands of men, hundreds of thousands of cattle and a private fleet of trading ships with a trading network spanning the Red Sea and Eastern Mediterranean. The estates lay at the economic heart of Egypt and it's main temple, Karnak, has been described at its height as a "Powerhouse of Imperialism". In many ways it functioned both as an expression for the Egyptian view of the cosmos, the role of gods, the state and the individual, and also as a "holding company" for state assets. Later in the New Kingdom, during times of inflation and industrial unrest, the vizier was authorised to use funds and resources from the Estate of Amun-Ra to pay state workers in the Royal Necropolis.
Current Status
The complex as it stands today has been considerably cleared and conserved by various archaeological missions, and numerous older structures that had been dismantled to make way for later additions have been recovered and reconstructed in an "open air museum" within the temple complex. Structures here include the Chapelle Rouge (Red Chapel) of Hatshepsut and the Alabaster Chapel of Amunhotep I as some of the more notable structures.
During work examining the interior structure of the 2nd Pylon of the Amun-Ra temple, archaeologists discovered vast numbers of small talatat blocks that had been recycled from the dismantled temple to the Aten built by the heretic 18th Dynasty ruler Akhenaten. These were removed to the Luxor Museum, where they have been made into a wall display, allowing the decorative theme of the Aten temple to be reconstructed and viewed by visitors.
The temple is one the main tourist attractions in the city of Luxor, and receives almost one million visitors per year. At night, the Amun-Ra precinct is the centre of a sound and light show, watched by visitors from a specially build "grandstand" erected by the Sacred Lake.
Architectural Overview
The complex comprises three main temples, or precincts. The precinct of Amun-Ra is the largest, and the only one that is visited by most modern visitors. It was connected directly the Nile waterway by a canal and its own harbour, featuring two docks, allowing ships to berth both in the inundation and at other times. It is connected to Luxor Temple, 2.5 km to the south by a processional avenue (currently being excavated, as of 2009) and also to the precinct of Mut, immediately to the south. The temple is unusual in that it feature two main axis, the East-West Axis, leading to the river, First Pylon, Hypostyle Hall and Sanctuary. The North South Axis extends mostly to the south from the temple core, though a series of pylons and open courts. The temple expanded outward from the core. Thus, the First Pylon is also the newest, being built in the Late Period, most likely by Nectanebo I.
The precinct of Mut, is the southernmost of the three, and is currently being excavated by a team from the Brooklyn Museum, New York. It features a large, crescent shaped Sacred Lake. It is linked to the prescient of Amun-Ra by a processional avenue lined with sphinxes.
The precinct of Montu is the northern most section, and is separate to the other sections. It is also significantly smaller.
- Boniface, G and Cooper C (2001), Wordwide Destinations: The Geography of Travel and Tourism, Butterworth-Heinemann
- Newby, P H (1983), Warrior Pharaohs – Rise and Fall of the Egyptian Empire, Faber and Faber, London
- Wilkinson, R H (2000), Complete Temples of Ancient Egypt, Thames and Hudson, London


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"If you want to win the lottery, you have to make the money to buy a ticket" – a pearl of wisdom from entrepreneurial young man, Lou Bloom. Lou is someone willing to go the extra mile, the extra 100 miles, to do what it takes to succeed. So what happens when he decides to turn his sights to capturing video news footage? Nightcrawler is reviewed after the jump
When Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal) comes across a car crash on the freeway, he is captivated not by the carnage, but by the video news crew who turns up to film the events. They're known as 'nightcrawlers', and they sell video footage of events (crimes, accidents, disasters etc) to cable news channels who then use them in their "news" broadcasts. Bloom's entrepreneurial instincts kick into overtime and he soon acquires a scanner, a camera and a desperate assistant (Riz Ahmed) who works for near to nothing due to his financial situation.
Bloom's fast learning and lack of moral compass sees him quickly become adept at his new craft. He builds a relationship with cable news producer, Nina (Rene Russo), who encourages him to get the type of footage which hikes up the ratings – urban crime, usually violent, which is perpetrated in wealthy neighbourhoods. Lou is willing to do anything to get the money shots, and when we say anything, we mean it. Moving something to get a better shot is one thing, but when Lou begins manipulating events for the purpose of a better story, things get very scary very quickly.
Nightcrawler is a disturbing film and it's not just due to the actions of its leading character. The thing that is really upsetting about this film is how on-point it is. We live in the age of now. Every event needs to be videoed, instagrammed, tweeted, broadcast and made available for our consumption as soon as possible. The lines between news and entertainment are increasingly blurred, particularly when it comes to breakfast variety shows (let's not kid ourselves and call them news broadcasts). Video footage of crimes and accidents are played on repeat, with little care for what those affected might feel. I started to think more about where this footage comes from and how it is being spun in a way that garners ratings, rather than just being the "truth". This film made me dirty about watching the "news" and I have honestly not watched a single minute of it since first seeing this film almost 3 months ago.
Nina is far scarier than Lou in many ways as she is behind sculpting the rhetoric, the message which goes out to viewers. The decisions she makes in the name of ratings (and saving her job) are beyond reproach. Scarily, we can see this type of fear-mongering and careful story selection playing out for real in the media. Crimes against white people get airtime, while other members of our society are marginalised and portrayed as perpetrators, and rarely ever as victims.
Lou's character is an anti-hero of sorts, which is remarkable considering the unspeakably awful things he does in the name of success. He treats people like garbage, has no comprehension of humanity and is a manipulative psychopath, and yet we kind of want him to succeed. Maybe it's his can-do attitude? He really does exude confidence in a way which is rather infectious. But perhaps it's his awkward nature combined with his fast-taking, jargon-packed sales pitches which reel us in. Either way, it's incredibly deft writing on the part of writer-director Dan Gilroy. Bloom could have been someone we loathed, but instead he's someone we hate ourselves for rooting for.
Jake Gyllenhaal has been on a role with amazing performances recently in the likes of Enemy and Prisoners, but it is here in Nightcrawler that we really see the depths of his incredible talent. Gyllenhaal dropped a large amount of weight for this role, supposedly because he wanted to make himself look hungry, like a coyote. His bug eyes and gaunt face are unsettling and then he turns on his mega-watt grin and you really begin to feel your skin crawl. It's an extraordinary performance in so many ways, especially in the way he delivers Lou's lines. Fast-talking, awkward and yet with confidence. He speaks like a weird computer bot repeating, but not comprehending what he is saying. It's really something.
Rene Russo's performance is her best in more than a decade. Nina is a fierce character – strong, smart, sexual and extremely determined and Russo nails it. Her character is reminiscent of Faye Dunaway's Diana, from the 1976 classic Network, a film which shares many characteristics with Nightcrawler. Riz Ahmed is also extremely good as Lou's assistant – he is the audience in this film, the one who most closely represents the fear and disbelief that we are all feeling as we watch the events play out.
This is smart, sharp filmmaking from Dan Gilroy, it's hard to believe that Nightcrawler is his directorial début. For me, this film is the complete package. I love how it looks, how it sounds and how it flows. The pacing is excellent and Gilroy really does know how to escalate the intensity. By the end of the film's largest set piece, I thought I was going to burst. The audience broke into applause, such was our joint admiration and relief. The action pieces are frenetic, heart-pounding and yet they're still completely comprehensible. LA filmed on digital at night is gorgeous and sinister – there's nowhere quite like combination of freeways, urban sprawl, high-end hilltop mansions and encroaching desert.
Nightcrawler has gotten under my skin and into my psyche. I really haven't been able to shake the way it has made me think about how I consume news. From its impeccable construction, to its razor-sharp writing and excellent performances, Nightcrawler is one of the best films of the year.
By Sam McCosh
The Facts
Director: Dan Gilroy
Writer(s): Dan Gilroy
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Riz Ahmed
Runtime: 117 minutes
Release date(s): Australia & New Zealand: November 27 2014


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Among the many events presented by the Anthropology Club in honor of the Day of the Dead, the lecture by Harold Morales, "Day of the Dead: an Affirmation of Life" on October 28, was a tremendous success.
It was standing-room-only for the talk by the Religious Studies professor, who discussed the history of the tradition that has been practiced in Mexico for centuries, cautioning against an encroaching commerciality that could undermine the intended focus of the holiday.
As Morales described in the abstract for his talk, "Rather than a morbid obsession with dying, the Day of the Dead is an affirmation of life for those who prepare and visit altars beautifully adorned with colorful flowers, fanciful paper cutouts, decorated breads, candles, toy and candy skulls and skeletons, and photographs of deceased loved ones."
About 100 students and faculty gathered to hear Morales reflect on the meaning of Day of the Dead in Mexico and beyond.
Photo: Harold Morales speaking about "Day of the Dead: an Affirmation of Life"


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Google is widely considered one of the most innovative and forward-thinking companies in the world. With projects like the Google Glass glasses, Google Glucose Sensing Contact Lenses, Google dogs, (yes, Google dogs. Click the link and check it out, it's pretty cool) , nap pods in the Google offices and the Google Self-Driving Car, the company always seems to be looking out for us with an eye to the future.
I love their work. I love the creative innovation. I want to work for them like Vince Vaughn & Owen Wilson did in The Internship. (It's a very funny movie. You should watch it.) Do you think that Google needs someone to write a humorous blog about their products? I do. What a great way to connect with consumers! People always remember things that make them laugh. Google, you know where to find me.
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Progress on our strategic plan: Investor Update
May 2018: We are two years into our three year strategic plan, with a huge amount achieved so far. Watch this update on our strategic priorities for 3P Learning's investors.
…and don't just take our word for it.
Listen to what a range of teachers recently had to say about how Mathletics engages a love of learning in their classrooms.


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Overplaying—whether you've been aware of it or not, you've probably done it at some point in your musical journey. Some might say that overplaying is how you work out what fits and what doesn't as you're learning your instrument. During practice, overplaying is a healthy way to figure out how to apply things you've been studying within a musical context. But what about when you're on stage, in the studio, or at an audition? That's a whole other situation.
Fear of Being Judged
I often cringe listening to old recordings of myself because of how much I overplayed. Why was I forcing notes into spaces where they weren't needed? One of the reasons is simple: fear.
I recall reading a piece in which the great groove player Steve Jordan was talking about drummers feeling a need to constantly prove themselves, especially when playing in a new situation. We need to let go of that desire to show other players just how good we are. It might start with a few tiny embellishments on the hi-hat, but soon we're cluttering up the groove with ghost notes and accents that aren't necessary. Why does this happen to us so often? In many cases, we're doing it to impress someone, whether it's the bass player or another musician in the room.
Fear is one of our most intense motivators. At times fear is necessary, especially when it comes to ensuring personal safety in sketchy situations. But emotional insecurity is much less beneficial, especially when it comes to making music with other people. In reality, that bass player, or whoever else you're trying to impress, just wants you to lock into your parts. That's what will ultimately make them sound good.
We need to drop that part of our ego that compels us to constantly up the difficulty level in our playing. If anything, the opposite is often a better approach. Instead of worrying about what you're going to add to the music, focus on exactly what you're being asked to do. What does the gig call for? What are the other players looking for from you?
When I started asking myself these questions, my playing became more focused and deliberate, translating into more nods of approval from my bandmates than ever before. Also, the less I allowed myself to think like a fearful drummer with something to prove, the more I got hired. I'm no longer concerned that if I walk into a room of musicians I'm going to be judged by how many notes I can execute. I'm there to serve the music and to make the other musicians sound as good as possible.
Check Me Out, Man!
Another cause of overplaying is what I call "check me out" syndrome, which refers to the inability to play more than a few measures of a groove without throwing in a fill or syncopation just to feed your ego. I suffered from this for many years as well. It manifests itself often when you learn a new lick and can't resist throwing it out there on a gig, whether it was musically appropriate or not. Whenever you fall into this pattern of behavior, you might as well be waving to the audience and shouting, "Hey, look over here! Pay attention to me!"
A good cure for selfish overplaying is to record your gigs and rehearsals and listen with an empathetic ear. Try to listen to yourself as if you were the bass player, guitarist, or vocalist. Would you want the drums sounding like that behind your singing? Are the drums completely locking in with the bass parts?
Another good thing to do is to sit in at a local blues jam. When it's your turn to play, focus on the groove, and really lock it in. Don't add any extra notes or cymbal crashes. When you dig deep into the pocket, the bass player won't be able to keep from smiling. I guarantee it.
Dave Stark is an endorsing artist for Zildjian, GMS, Vic Firth, Evans, Solomon Mics, Tru-Tuner, and Drum Muff.


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Hollywood stars Tom Hanks and his Greek-born wife Rita Wilson decided to spend their summer vacations on the small island of the Cyclades, Antiparos.
According to information, the couple spends most of its time on the beach and wandering around the small alleys of the Greek island. The celebrities are expected to spend the entire month of August in Antiparos, which seems to have become a kind of shelter for the two stars enjoying their time away from the paparazzi flash and the studios.


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Museum of the American Revolution Announces New Board Chair Morris W. Offit
The Museum of the American Revolution announced today that Morris W. Offit has been unanimously elected as Chairman of the Museum's Board of Directors. Former Board Chairman General John P. Jumper will remain as a Board Member. The Museum, which opened in 2017, is approaching its third anniversary on April 19, 2020, and has welcomed more than 875,000 visitors from around the world.
Celebrate Presidents Day Weekend at the Museum with the Whole Family
From commemorating the birthday of our nation's first president to asking visitors to imagine their own presidential campaign, the Museum of the American Revolution will celebrate Presidents Day Weekend with free donuts, family-friendly festivities, an author talk, and more from Saturday, Feb. 15 – Monday, Feb. 17, 2020.
Award-Winning Storyteller Sofiya Ballin to Premiere New Revolution-Themed Installment of Black History Untold Series, Feb. 11
Award-winning storyteller Sofiya Ballin will premiere "Revolution," the latest installment of her acclaimed Black History Untold series at the Museum of the American Revolution's History After Hours event on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, from 5 – 8:30 p.m. The installment features powerful film vignettes exploring the idea of revolution in the context of Black history and the Black experience.
Forum on Racial Understanding Hosted by the Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust at the Museum Feb. 8 During Black History Month
How do journalism, literature, the arts, and mass media shape and perpetuate our perceptions of race? A panel of experts will explore this topic on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 1-3:30 p.m. at the Museum of the American Revolution during Black History Month. The forum, It Begins with Each of Us: Fostering Racial Understanding, is co-hosted by the Museum and the Dennis Farm Charitable Land Trust (DFCLT).
Harvard University's Dr. Vincent Brown to Discuss New Book on 18th-Century Slave Rebellion Tacky's Revolt, Feb. 12
Harvard University professor, author, and historian Dr. Vincent Brown will join the Museum of the American Revolution on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 6 p.m. to discuss the largest slave revolt in the 18th-century British Atlantic world, based on his new book Tacky's Revolt: The Story of an Atlantic Slave War (Belknap Press, January 2020), during Black History Month. The event is part of the Museum's popular Read the Revolution Speaker Series.
Dr. Stephen Brumwell to Present a Provocative Interpretation of Benedict Arnold's Journey from Hero to Traitor, Jan. 30
Author and historian Dr. Stephen Brumwell will trace Benedict Arnold's journey from a once-ardent hero of the Revolutionary cause to its most dishonored traitor at the Museum of the American Revolution on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 6 p.m., based on his most recent book Turncoat: Benedict Arnold and the Crisis of American Liberty (Yale University Press, May 2018). The event is part of the Museum's popular Read the Revolution speaker series.
Watch (and Learn!) Irish Social Dances at "A Winter's Ball," Jan. 21
Fall into step and join in a traditional Irish ceilidh (kā-lē), a social gathering with dancing and storytelling, at A Winter's Ball on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020 from 5 – 8 p.m. The event is part of the Museum of the American Revolution's History After Hours series. Visitors are encouraged – but not required – to wear their finest ballroom attire.
Philadelphia Jazz Project to Perform a Lyrical MLK Celebration, Jan. 18
Vocalists and musicians from the Philadelphia Jazz Project return to the Museum of the American Revolution to present "We Shall: A Lyrical MLK Celebration" on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020, from 3 – 4 p.m., as part of a weekend-long celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Create Your Own Superpowered Historical Figure During "Cartooning Around" Workshop, Dec. 29
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's… an American Revolutionary! Create your own historically inspired comic book superhero during a special workshop geared toward young adults at the Museum of the American Revolution on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 from 1 – 4 p.m., in partnership with the East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention, Inc. (ECBACC).
Enjoy the Music of 18th-Century Ireland this Holiday Season, Dec. 26-30
This holiday season, enjoy the "Sounds of the Irish Revolution" with a series of musical performances at the Museum of the American Revolution from Thursday, Dec. 26 – Monday, Dec. 30, 2019. From 2-4 p.m. each day, visitors can enjoy a variety of musical performances featuring traditional and historic Irish tunes in the Museum's Cross Keys Café. Performances are free and open to the public (no Museum admission necessary).


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A paladin character is a fighter sub-class, but unlike normal fighters, all paladins must begin as lawful good in alignment (q.v.) and always remain lawful good or absolutely lose all of the special powers which are given to them. They have both fighting abilities and limited spell powers (at high level).
Law and good deeds are the meat and drink of paladins. If they ever knowingly perform an act which is chaotic in nature, they must seek a high level cleric of lawful good alignment, confess their sin, and do penance as prescribed by the cleric. If a paladin should ever knowingly and willingly perform an evil act, he or she loses the status of paladinhood immediately and irrevocably All benefits are then lost, and no deed or magic can restore the character to paladinhood; he or he is everafter a fighter.
This is a "costume" for Michael 3, consisting of assorted pieces of armour making up the whole suit, a heater shield to hold the wrong way (as demonstrated by David C. Sutherland III in the infamous "A Paladin in Hell" drawing—you're really not supposed to hold it like that; it should go across the arm, not down it).


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MyGoFlight - All things iPad for pilots, aviatiors, and the iPad In Motion. MyGoFlight makes iPad kneeboards, mountable cases and accessories for using the iPad securely in-flight. They also make flight bags designed for the paperless cockpit and the iPad. Products are used by commercial airline and general aviation pilots both and are professional grade, highly functional, and cool. See the Aviation Merchandise > Pilot Products section for more items.
Pilots League - A news and social network focusing on education and advocacy. Features aviation experts, news, events, safety, classifieds and pilot forums in a social network setting. See the Aviation Communities page for other aviation social sites.
The Restorers - The original documentary film was produced with 8 short stories about people restoring planes. Hemlock Films has since produced other aviation films as well as a TV series pilot that follows the "Miss Mitchell" B-25 from the Minnesota CAF chapter to the 68th Dolittle Raiders reunion. See the Airplane Geeks Podcast episode for an interview and the Aviation Videos page for other great videos.
RC Heli Nation - Great conversation about radio controlled helicopters on this podcast. The website also has a forum, news, reviews, builds, swag, and more. See the Aviation Podcasts page for many other great podcasts you can listen to, and the Radio Control (R/C) Aircraft page for other resources.
The BoXX Office - "Celebrating and elevating the history of women, what we've done, where we are, and what we're doing. Not just pilots, but 'Plane Janes' of all stripe. Pilot or not, the sky is still home for all kindred souls."
T-34 Association - A non-profit corporation promoting the safe enjoyment of the Beechcraft T-34 Mentor. Here you'll find official documentation on the T-34, the Mentor Monitor publication, as well as T-34s, parts, and merchandise for sale. Find others in the Aviation Clubs page.
US Aircraft - A place where the veteran, modeler, historian, aviation enthusiast, or air show spectator can find the latest in the world of United States military aviation and United States military aviation history. The site includes an active forum. The Military Aviation page has other interesting sites.
Find The Best - Airlines - Compare airlines across a number of ratings and statistics: service, baggage, seating, food, fees. Find more useful sites in the Air Travel > Passenger Resources section.
The Aerobatic Project - This pilot has a dream to fly aerobatics competition, build public awareness of British aviation, and inspire others along the way. Aerobatic news, blog, gallery. Look in the Aerobatics page for other great sites.
HomebuiltDirectory.Com - Their goal is to be the largest collection of homebuilt aircraft and projects on the Internet. Free listings that include text, photos, website link, and YouTube videos. See the Homebuilt and Experimental Aircraft page for other resources.
Rob's Gallery - The art of Rob Kennedy, an Australian artist painting numerous styles, subjects and mediums. His aviation and transport art is impressive and worth viewing. Rob has a shop where you can purchase his artwork and he undertakes commissions. Look in the Aviation Photos, Images, and Artwork page for other great sites.
Patient AirLift Services - A network of volunteer pilots providing free air transportation to individuals requiring medical care and for other humanitarian purposes. A 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity. Find other services in the Aviation Organizations > Humanitarian & Charitable Aviation Organizations section.
In the Pattern Podcast - Four student pilots get together to talk about their experiences with flight training. Join them as they work together to get their certificates and ratings in this aviation podcast about the joys of learning to fly. See the Aviation Podcasts page for many other great podcasts you can listen to.
Avia Time - A blog covering the aviation industry in emerging regions: aircraft maintenance, aviation training, crew and fleet management topics, as well as news from aircraft manufacturers and airlines. They focus on the aviation developments worldwide, but especially in emerging markets such as CEE, CIA and Russia.
Arab Aviation - Aviation and airline information and news. Covers country, airline, and MRO briefs, with details on over 35,000 airports/aerodromes worldwide, safety related occurrences in the Arab region, who's who, services directory with over 4,500 firms, airline statistic, job postings and aircraft exchange platform, and other features. The Aviation News page has many other sources for current aviation news.
Fly By Night Aviation Videos - A site with hundreds of free aviation videos, including military aviation, aerobatic, and classic aircraft. This site features many exclusive videos from flight test programs and museums. Flirst flights, record setting flights, and operational flights. Find other aviation video sites in the Aviation Videos page.
Private Pilot Insider - A new, nicely done blog blog for general and private pilots with reviews, news, flying stories, photo and video gallery, and more. Find other great sites for pilots in the Pilot Resources page.
Hipmunk - A very interesting and different flight search tool that gives you a unique graphical presentation of available flights. Find lots more resources for air travelers in the Air Travel and Air Travel Deals pages.
airlinetimetables.com - This site contains over 5000 airline timetables for sale, as well as a smaller quantity of postcards and other items. See also AirTimes for The Collector's Guide to Airline Timetables. The Aviation Memorabilia and Collectibles page has other collector pages and resources.
Aviation Watch - An independent, non-profit organization that focuses on civil aviation in India, particularly safety, security, and consumer rights. AW organizes conferences and workshops to debate and discuss key issues and opportunities in civil aviation, passenger security, and safety. The Aviation News page has many other sources for current aviation news.
VFR Guide.com - An online portal and social network for European aerodrome users and pilots. Developed by Aviation Engineering Group Ltd to provide timely general aviation digital aeronautical information and multiple views in a single site. Look for many more communities in the Aviation Forums and Communities page.
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia - The site of the iconic RFDS of Australia, the worlds' first formal aeromedical service. Information about their services, contact details, landing strip requirements, advice for safe outback travel, and more. Find more in the Medical, Rescue, and Firefighting page.
World Controllers' Cup - The WCC is an opportunity for Air Traffic Controllers meet, socialize with fellow professionals, and play in a soccer tournament. Las Vegas, USA, from 07th to 12th November, 2011. Look in the Air Traffic Control page for many other resources.
FighterJox - Aviation themed underwear and tee-shirts: Looking for something a little different to protect your undercarriage? Want to display your superior aviation intelligence on a T-shirt? You need FighterJox. Find other items in the Aviation Merchandise > Apparel section.
American Aviation Institute - An independent think tank for commercial aviation based in Washington, D.C. AAI draws on business, academic, regulatory and consumer perspectives to analyze airline, airport and government practices and policies, and makes specific, quantitative recommendations for the industry's improvement. Find more in the Aviation Consultants and Professional Services page.
Mach 2 Magic - The personal gallery of paintings and prints by Katie John, a Save Concorde Group member, featuring Concorde. See our Airplanes page for other Concorde sites, like Heritage Concorde.
Samson Motor Works - This site introduces the Multi Mode Vehicles (MMV) from Samson Motorworks. The Switchblade three-wheeled Flying Motorcycle is the first of this new vehicle line to meet the demand for flying cars and roadable aircraft. Find others in the Airplanes > Flying Cars and Other Vehicles section.
Sky Blue Radio - Internet radio dedicated to flight simulation and aviation, broadcasting 24/7 right into your flight sim cockpit on 123.45 using Wee Tune Beastie on the com2 radio. A great mix of entertainment for young and old, for the seasoned pilot and families. Flight simmers can find other good websites in our Flight Simulation page.
PilotVids.com - Created to allow aviation enthusiasts to share aviation related media. Share aviation videos, images, and audio files and browse the media. Join the community and upload your aviation media. Find other aviation video sites in the Aviation Videos page.
The American Society Of Aviation Artists - The ASAA a non-profit organization that brings together persons who share a love of art and aviation in an organization that challenges itself to the creation of works that are unique to aviation and aerospace. The Aero Brush quarterly journal is a source of information subjects pertinent to aerospace art, the artists who create it, and to the ASAA. Look in the Aviation Photos, Images, and Artwork page for other great sites.
Centennial of Woman Pilots - To celebrate the Centennial of Licensed Women Pilots, pilots from around the world will attempt to introduce a record number of non-pilot girls and women to flying during the year of the Centennial. Look at the Women in Aviation page for many more resources.
Essential Flight Technology - Chartflier is an Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) application for the VFR and IFR pilot that brings paper charts to the digital age with free ADS-B weather capability. The Aviation Software > Pilot Software section has other apps.
myAirport - An online community for pilots with information on airports and aviation events, aircraft classifieds, and aviation forums. Look for many more communities in the Aviation Forums and Communities page.
Runway Pilot - An aviation inspired apparel line that uses hand-crafted, eco-friendly materials in most of their pieces, as well as print with non-toxic water-based inks which are better for you and the environment. All of products are finished in Denver, Colorado. Find other items in the Aviation Merchandise > Apparel section.
Flaps Podcast - A monthly podcast aimed at those who fly, those who wish they could, and those who do neither. Produced by two pilots in the UK who decided that flying was too much fun not to talk about, and too much fun to take too seriously. See the Aviation Podcasts page for many other great podcasts you can listen to.
Heliguy - An online RC helicopter store with a comprehensive support programme and a well managed spares and accessories department. They build rigs for aerial photography as well as more sophisticated small unmanned aerial vehicles capable of longer flight times. Find other sources for RC applications in the Radio Control (R/C) Aircraft page.
Warbird Radio - An Internet radio station devoted to military aviation. Their goal is to preserve the stories and history of those who flew these airplanes, and still do. See other aviation audio programs in the Aviation Podcasts page.
L'Aeroteca - The oldest and biggest aeronautical bookstore in Barcelona since 1986. A multi-lingual site with sales in euros and shipping internationally. Find others in the Aviation Books & Publications page.
AirportParking.org - Parking advice, reviews, coupons, comparisons and tips and tricks to save time and money the next time you need to park your car at the airport. Currently limited to a small number of U.S. airports, but looking to expand. Find more resources in the Airport Parking page.
Brooxes.com - If you want to get set up with the equipment you need for Kite Aerial Photography, this is the site for you. They offer camera cradle kits, kites, and other components for a complete KAP system. See the photo gallery for examples of the impressive images you can make with KAP. Look in the Kites > Kite Aerial Photography (KAP) section for a small but useful list of other resources.
Extreme Spotting - Airliners In Flight - This site is for people who take photos of planes at cruising altitude, and includes a rich collection of quality pictures of airliners in flight. Enthusiasts can exchange information and photos in the forum. Daily news updates, interesting articles and aviation-photography tips. Original in Polish or English, but with multi-language support. Find other sites in the Aircraft Spotting page.
Marston PteroWorks - Unique radio controlled electric airplanes, including the 52" Marston Pterodactyl with twin engines, aileron, elevator, rudder and throttle - a complete laser-cut kit that includes plans and 2 carbon spars. Other fantastic designs available. Find other sources for kits and plans in the Radio Control (R/C) Aircraft page.
Martha Stewardess - Living at 34,000 Feet - Lots of interesting airline news and goings on. Martha is a "well seasoned Flight Attendant for a major US airline" who "works tirelessly maintaining a safe, stable, and secure environment while hosting hundreds of somewhat unstable, often insecure, and not-always-friendly passengers stuffed inside a metal tube hurling through space at over 500 mph." Chip is Marthas other half. See the Airlines > Airline Blogs section for more blogs.
RC Model Reviews - Offering unbiased reviews of all forms of Radio Control gear. 2.4ghz shootout, servo reviews, how to fix that engine, are those Chinese 2.4ghz modules really worth it? RC enthusiasts will want to visit this site. See the Radio Control (R/C) Aircraft page for more great sites.
Skydive Burnaby - This Southern Ontario skydiving facility serves Toronto, the GTA, Niagara Falls and Western New York with first jump tandem skydives and regularly hosts experienced jumper events. The Parachutes and Skydiving page has many other interesting websites.
Plane Pieces Inc. - Aviation meets modern art. This company recycles and transforms scrap airplane propellers into gorgeous sculptures, art, and functional furniture. Find other unique items in the Aviation Products > Gifts section.
Airlikes - An air travel information website with more than 1,400 airlines and over 4,000 airports in its database. You can find information and share your flight or airport experiences. Find lots more resources for air travelers in the Air Travel page.
StuckMic - Provides air traffic control information for air traffic controllers, pilots, academy students, and those interested in becoming an ATC. Forums, chat room, articles, blogs, facilities, CTI schools. Look in the Air Traffic Control page for many other resources.
The Flying Cloud, R-505 - Set in a world that was, or perhaps a world that might have been, The Flying Cloud is a tale of airships, adventure, gallant gentlemen, and sultry island maidens. Bringing the world more airship fiction. The Airships & Balloons page has other interesting sites.
Non-Rev.com - A community gathering for anyone who works for an airline, and wishes to connect and learn from others in the industry. Explore non-rev options, use tools to improve your trip, and learn about the best places to go and stay while on your trip. Special discounts also available from a number of travel providers. The Interline Travel page has more crew sites.
Octuri - This aircraft interior designer for an aircraft manufacturer has created several futuristic, imaginary, science-fiction concept planes. The computer generated renderings are quite striking. Look in the Aviation Photos, Images, and Artwork > 3D Electronic Aircraft Images section for a selection of other great sites.
Airline Codes - Find every airline code in the world! Browse by Airline name, ICAO code, or IATA code. Where available, links to the airline websites are provided. See the Airlines > Airline Codes section for other related sites.
Mokopane Radio Flyers - The website for the radio control flyers of Mokopane in the Northin Province of South Africa. Also see the Mokopane Radio Flyers blog. In the coming weeks they'll be talking about the upcoming Busveld Flying Festival hosted in Mokopane this year. See the Radio Control (R/C) Aircraft page for more R/C sites.
Phoenix Helicopter Academy - A specialist helicopter flight training school located at the Goodwood Aerodrome, Goodwood, Chichester, West Sussex. They offer helicopter gift flight lessons, you can learn to fly for your pleasure and earn your Private Pilots Licence, or you can start a new career to become a Commercial Helicopter Pilot. See the Helicopter Training page for other sites.
AERBT - An Executive Review of Business Travel is published every Monday by email and on the Web and contains commentary, news stories, a feature item on some aspect of travel, and travel related humour. Industry leaders comment monthly on current affairs. Free registration. See the Air Travel News page for other sources.
AvionicsNet.com - A website designed to provide pilots with information, tools, and aviation and avionics databases. They keep you up to date on the latest avionics products with detailed information. Pilot forums are targeted to help with day-to-day problems or questions. Post blogs, technical questions, suggestions, tips, list used avionics inventory for sale or wanted. Look for many more communities in the Aviation Forums and Communities page.
intelliDrones - Supplies aerial photography and surveillance systems in the commercial space: from single drone aerial photography to multi-mission surveillance and monitoring services for companies, organisations, and even individuals. See the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles page for other sites of interest.
FlightWorks Aviation - A homebuilt/experimental builder assistance center in Southern California where you can use their facility, tools, and experience to get your airplane into the air faster and safer. See the Homebuilt and Experimental Aircraft page for other resources.
RC-Airplane-Plans.com - Offering free RC airplane building tutorial videos that walk you through the entire process of building your airplane. Also, a free list of components required to build the airplane. RC airplane plans for the airplane are inexpensive. See the Radio Control (R/C) Aircraft page for R/C fun.
Answers for Pilots - A website where pilots can ask and answer each others aviation trended questions. Their goal is to portray accurate aviation information on a variety of trade topics. They present a wealth of information in a user oriented manner that focuses on what you, as a visitor are interested in. The aviation blog covers current aviation events and hot topics. Find other great web pages in the Pilot Resources page.
Build A Foamie - This website helps people build RC aircraft. You might be surprised to see how fun and easy it is to build an RC plane from scratch using foam and other inexpensive materials. Some Plane Building Instruction Kits are available to make it easy to build and fly RC planes. See the Radio Control (R/C) Aircraft page for other RC resources.
Vuelo Aero - This website for the Spanish speaking aviation community has a focus on General Aviation, but it includes just about anything related to flying: news, photos, videos, and stories. The Aviation News page has many other sources for current aviation news.
fltdata - the aviation site - A free open business directory and community for professionals in the aviation industry. Aviation professionals may sign and build a professional and company profile, as well as post classifieds, events, blogs, connect to other professionals in the aviation industry and much more. Look for many more communities in the Aviation Forums and Communities page.
Flying Podcast - This podcast covers all forms of aviation in the UK. They talk to anyone with an interest in aviation, from museums to flying instructors to people that just have an interesting story to tell. Produced by Steve Cooke, who flys a PA-28 from City Airport Manchester. See the Aviation Podcasts page for many other great podcasts you can listen to.
Coastal Horizons Virtual Airways - A Las Vegas based virtual airline serving the continental US, Hawaii, Canada, Mexico, and Europe, with new destinations added weekly. Coastal Horizons plans to be the virtual airline that promotes realistic simulation of airline operations, and one that supports the growth, community, and entertainment of flight simulator enthusiasts. Their proprietary system interfaces with the VAFS (Virtual Airline Financial Systems) network providing a level of realism that is emerging in the Virtual Airline industry. See the Flight Simulation page for other flight simulator sites.
Victory Vintage Signs - High quality nostalgic metal signs, clocks, and thermometers: U.S. and German military aviation and noseart, as well as others. Powdercoated images cured on heavy sheet metal, perfect for your game room, home theater, business, restaurant, bar or pub. The Aviation Memorabilia and Collectibles page has other collector pages and resources.
Heiner Aviation - Currently constructing the prototype (to LSA rules) of the MH-1 motorglider. The design uses a small pusher engine with no shaft drive. The small and light aircraft has medium performance soaring capabilities and good cross country ability. See the Motorgliding section for other sites.
GPS Logbooks - An automatic pilot's logbook where you record your flights then share them with the world. Use your phone to record your flight live and let people see your flight in 3D as you are flying in realtime through browsers supporting the Google Earth plugin. The Aviation Software > Pilot Software section has other apps.
Circle To Land - A different type of Q&A community for pilots, by pilots. If you have a question about flying or airplane ownership, ask it here. You can search, vote, and earn reputation points and badges for best answers. Look for many more communities in the Aviation Forums and Communities page.
Rag Bag Aero Works, Inc. - Custom aviation related embroidery, apparel, and printed graphics, specializing in vintage aviation with over 300 designs for individuals, clubs, corporations: T-shirts, sweat shirts, jackets, hats, hangar banners. Find other items in the Aviation Merchandise > Apparel section.
Parrot AR Drone - A quadricopter with automatic flight stabilization and controlled by the iPhone or iPod Touch. It uses the iPhone or Touch accelerometer to detect your movements and control the copter. An onboard camera shows you the view. See the Radio Control (R/C) Aircraft page for R/C fun.
Legend of Aces Aviation - This Brighton, Michigan company specializes in vintage, classic, World War II, experimental, light sport, and gate guardian aircraft services: Certified Aircraft Restoration and Maintenance, Experimental Aircraft Builder Assistance, Gate Guardian Aircraft Construction, Aircraft Information and Recovery. See their online store for books and other aircraft merchandise. The Aircraft Recovery and Restoration page has more interesting sites.
AV8 Magazine - A free online aviation magazine for pilots and enthusiasts with news and features from the USA and Europe. The format and content is just like a print magazine. Registration required, but worth it! The Aviation News page has other sources for current aviation news.
FlightCaster - Predicts flight delays using an advanced algorithm that scours data on every U.S. domestic flight for the past 10-years and matches it to real-time conditions. Find lots more resources for air travelers in the Air Travel page.
Tnooz - Talking Travel tech - This site provides news, analysis, commentary, data and business services to the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. They focus on technology, digital distribution, media and marketing, web strategy, start-ups and financing in the travel sector. See the Air Travel page for other sites.
AviationChatter.com - An online flight training resource with insights and lessons learned with student pilots and up. While the target audience is private pilots with and without instrument ratings, students, aviation enthusiasts, and professional flyers will enjoy this site. The Aviation Training and Education > Training Blogs and Podcasts section has other good sites.
LateDeparture.com - A blog about what you can do at a given airport if your flight is delayed. It covers significant airport and airline news, but more importantly it provides funny, quirky, informational, and entertaining stories about travelling through airports. Find more airport information in the Airports & Airfields page.
Downwind Magazine - Check out Downwind Magazine for the latest updates on flying and the lifestyle that tags along with it. Read up on interviews with Harrison Ford, this season's hottest bomber jackets, FBOs of the month, and much more. Distribution is through FBO's, flight schools, aeronautical universities, pilots shops, and other locations. The Magazines and Periodicals page has a number of other good reads.
Airline Simulator Flights - Allows the general public to fly actual airline flight simulators at airline training centers in Toronto and Vancouver. Current aircraft available: B767, B737, A320, A330, A340. B777 and B787 coming in 2011. See the Flight Simulation page for other flight simulator sites.
Global Aviation Resource - GAR is an online aviation site with news, reviews, features, and comment. They cover it all from modern military and historic aviation, to airshows and industry news. blogGAR allows their writers and photographers to make additional content available - images from a day's photography, the background story to a feature or just a comment or discussion piece on something newsworthy. The Aviation News page has other sources for current aviation news.
Travel Cast Network - Travel professionals and enthusiasts can find the latest travel news and information through this portal to podcasts and travel related videos. Find lots more resources for air travelers on the Air Travel page.
AboutAirportParking.com - A directory of over 400 airport parking lots at more than 100 airports in the U.S. The site provides price comparisons, interactive maps, and user reviews to help travelers find the best lot for their needs. In addition, you can book discounted reservations at more than 80 parking lots across the country. No booking fee. Find more resources in the Airport Parking page.
Crewlife.com - A social networking site that connects airline crew around the globe. Input your layover time and city and it will show you friend matches for the same time period. Interactive city guide, messaging, forums, videos, and more. Look for many more communities in the Aviation Forums and Communities page.
Scramble! - In this 94 minute independent movie, intended to inspire teens, high school students battle giant scale RC warbirds (mostly WWII), via fully immersive telepresent remote control cockpits. US, British, German, and Russian model warplanes are flown as UAVs in aerial combat. A graphic novel of the movie (227 pages) is available as a PDF. Find other aviation video sites in the Aviation Videos page.
Las Vegas Flight Ventures - Offers individuals and groups the opportunity to fly the same FAA-approved simulators that airline captains use for training and certifications. You take control of your own airliner and choose your own flight patterns, maneuvers and destinations. See the Flight Simulation page for other sim sites.
Airport Bars - The authority on airport bars throughout the USA. Find the right bar for you with information including locations, descriptions, amenities, and customer reviews. Search by keyword, airport code or name, city or State. Find more airport information in the Airports & Airfields page.
CompanyAirplane.com - An advanced aviation jobs site where you can use the ResumePlus control panel to create your own online portfolio that effectively presents your capabilities, history, and personal data through cover letter, a professionally formatted résumé, photo, and video introduction. The Aviation Employment page has other helpful sites.
Roar n' Soar - Precision aerial maneuvers, the world's largest private collection of rare and vintage aircraft, radio-controlled models, a team of powered paragliders, and other racing vehicles from vintage and radio-controlled gasoline boats to a Jaguar Slalom competition featuring one-of-a-kind luxury automobiles. Nov 7 and 8, 2009 at Fantasy of Flight, Polk City Florida. Find more aviation activities in the Aviation Events page.
Northwest UAV Propulsion Systems - NWUAV builds UAV engines and support systems to meet the high volume demands of companies that utilize Unmanned Engine Systems required in air, land and sea vehicles. See the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles page for other sites of interest.
The PilotGEEK Cell Phone Briefer - A subscription provides easy access to METARs, TAFs, NOTAMs and pop-up TFRs within a traffic control area to your cellular phone. The Briefer also supplies access to local ASOS and AWOS phone numbers, optional alert system that sends text messages to your cell phone when the weather changes at your specified airports. The PilotGEEK Briefer also checks for local TFRs and will text message information about pop-ups in the area of the specified airports. See the Aviation Software page for others.
zoggavia - A collection of classic airliner photographs, especially of the big propliners like the Lockheed Constellation. It includes information about the airline/owner and fate of the individual aircraft. Connie fans will want to check out this site. Look in the Aviation Photos, Images, and Artwork page for a large selection of other great sites.
AvStop.Com - A good source for General Aviation news, not anly the latest headlines, but also aviation news by year, all the way back to 1901! They have GA stories of interest, aviation videos, events, links, editorials, and more. The Aviation News page has other sources for current aviation news.
SkyTroller - Enroute Air Traffic Control - An air traffic control game for the iPhone or iPod Touch. From the vantage of your radar screen you watch as flights from across the country converge in your airspace high over Kansas. You have only seconds to react and keep aircraft in your sector safe as jets bear down on each other. More stuff in the Aviation Gaming page.
Silvertone UAV - This UAV design comes from a need for a low capital cost surveillance tool for large farm and property owners. It has a mission duration of 10 hours and a quick change payload pannier that can be replaced to re-configure the aircraft quickly for different missions. See the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles page for other sites of interest.
NYCAviation.com - This enthusiast site started for New Yorkers, but has now expanded beyond the city limits to include the rest of the country and soon the rest of the world. They have some airline news, a "This Day In Aviation" feature, in-depth forums, guides for planespotting at various airports and a bit more. Find other sites in the Aircraft Spotting page.
GalleyFM.com - This site has a variety of resources for cabin crew: news, special exclusive offers, cabin crew jobs, fun competitions, a crew forum, flight info/curency conversion/world times. See the Flight Attendants & Crew page for other sites of interest.
Flying Across America - Two pilots promoting General Aviation by flying across the U.S. and back. They'll fly from FBO to FBO and hold rallies on behalf of General Aviation. Contributions are needed to support the effort. Find other great web pages in the Pilot Resources page.
AirportSearch.de - Track flight status, flight departures and arrivals, airport delays, airport maps, and other flight and airport information in real-time from more than 6000 international airports. See the Aircraft Flight Tracking page other sites where you can track flights.
RC Airplanes Simplified - Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional in the world of RC airplanes, this site is for you. From selecting your first model, to designing, building and flying your own scale RC airplane, the hints and tips are here. It is also possible to buy RC products via this site. See the Radio Control (R/C) Aircraft page for others.
Kaktus Digital Aircraft and Livery Designs - At this site you can request to see fantasy liveries on different types of aircraft, all rendered in 3D. Send along your aircraft livery and aircraft, and they'll see what they can render for you. Look in the Aviation Photos, Images, and Artwork page for a large selection of other interesting sites.
eezeer - Post your airline or flight reviews (or even photos and video comments) right now from Twitter. Your posts then appear on the eezeer home page. See the Airlines and Air Travel pages for other sites about airlines and travel.
Evan Flys - Possibly the youngest aviation enthusiast around produces this great site containing interviews with WWII aviators, air racers, and air show pilots. He's also got air show reviews, photos, and other items of interest. This amazing youngster shows what's possible if you have the will. The Youth in Aviation page has lots of resources for future aviators, their parents, and their teachers.
FlightJournal - This life-long aviation enthusiast and pilot shares his passion through an online community (and blog). The aim of FliteJournal is to provide a community for like-minded pilots and aviation enthusiasts to find new reasons to fly, share their experiences, and rekindle the spirit of adventure in aviation. Look for many more communities in the Aviation Forums and Communities page.
PilotsCafe - This online aviation community has articles, aviation news, pilot jobs, flight school info, airline info, and pilot forums. It's free to join. Look for many more communities in the Aviation Forums and Communities page.
Ferry Gallery - A site with pictures from around the world taken by Aviation Dynamix ferry pilots whilst delivering aircraft or mentoring pilots. Their worldwide aircraft deliveries present unique opportunities for picture taking. They try to add pictures to the site on a weekly basis. Look in the Aviation Photos, Images, and Artwork page for a large selection of other interesting sites.
Aviator.aero - A source for transport aircraft and engine market information, managed by a team of aviation professionals. Publish aircraft or engine availability and store photos and documents, airline news and aircraft transactions updated daily, search listings of available aircraft or engines, view profiles of commercial transport aircraft and engines, order custom reports about specific aircraft, airlines, or fleets. Airintel is solely an information provider. Registration required. Find it in the Databases page.
Monarch Aircraft Restoration - This Southern California aircraft interior maintenance facility is an FAA Part 145 Repair Station that can provide services for your aircraft interior needs: full interior, crew seats, cabin seats (including repairs and leather dye), cabinets or laminate, carpets & mats, maintenance runners, headliner and side panels, curtains & pillows, and much more. The Aircraft Recovery and Restoration page has more interesting sites.
Homebuilder Videos - DVDs and instructional videos for aircraft homebuilders. Their goal is to educate and entertain aircraft builders and pilots. Just a few videos now, with more titles scheduled to come. Find other aviation video sites in the Aviation Videos page.
Windliner - This weathervane looks like a Super Constellation in 1:72 and features solar cells located on the wings that provide power to illuminate the plane at night - red and green on the wings and white lights in the cockpit and cabin windows. This allowing you to see wind direction even in the dark. Find other items in the Aviation Products > Gifts section.
UltimateOvernight - This is a place to search and discus overnights. There are maps of 160+ cities, forums, hotel info, discounts and much more. Membership is free and it's owned and operated by flight crew members. Once you're a member, download your free membership card and have access to crew negotiated discounts in select cities. The Interline Travel page has more crew sites.
Plane Mad - This aviation photo database screens your photo uploads in 24 hours, and also offers airport guides, airport weather (including runway in use to nearly 300 airports), blogs, forums, and more. Search photos by location, airline, aircraft type. Look in the Aviation Photos, Images, and Artwork page for a large selection of other interesting sites.
Sun 'n Fun - The 35th annual Sun n Fun Fly-In and Convention ran April 21 - 26, 2009 in Lakeland, Florida. If you missed it you can catch part of the excitement through several podcasts recorded at the event: Uncontrolled Airspace #131 "Among Friends", the Pilot's Flight PodLog #44, Uncontrolled Airspace #132 "Never Gets Old", and the Gathering of Aviation Podcasters 2009.
Airsports TV - An Internet TV channel that features action from the world of competitive air sports, including the official World Championships, World Cups, and other major international air sports competitions. Exclusive access to the top events in air sports. They cover aerobatics, aeromodelling, air racing, ballooning, gliding, hang/paragliding, helicopters, microlights, parachuting, and more. Find other aviation video sites in the Aviation Videos page.


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Running across America Part Two
And our Texan lawyer is back – spare a thought for him as he's slogging through his Finals as we speak but here is Gerard Martinez with part two of his series on Lisa's run across America, read it here
Running across America
Another writer new to the site; please welcome Gerard Martinez who manages to combine studying law in Texas with writing and ultra running. In the first of a (so far) three part series we republish here his account of an incredible woman on the journey of a lifetime.
Great trail runs: Howth Cliff
One of the great pleasures of off road running is exploring trails and seeing spectacular scenery. In the first of what we hope will become an occasional series Brian Christensen guides us around one of his favourite runs, the Howth Cliff run near Dublin, Ireland. Read the article here
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text: The International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s team arrived in Minsk on February 22 to collect economic and financial information and discuss the country's economic development. The team, led by Christopher Jarvis, will be staying in the Belarusian capital city until March 6 for the annual consultations under Article Four of the IMF's Articles of Agreement. The IMF experts are also to hold post-program monitoring discussions on economic developments following the expiry of the country's loan arrangement with the Fund. Belarus borrowed a total of $3.46 billion under its stand-by arrangement with the IMF in 2009 and 2010. In May last year, the authorities formally applied to the Fund for another loan, asking for up to $7 billion. Speaking at a news conference at the end of this past January, Nadzeya Yermakova, head of the National Bank of Belarus, said that the loan talks continued. The Belarusian authorities plan to discuss the possibility of the new stand-by arrangement with an IMF team that will visit Minsk soon, said Ms. Yermakova. "We suggest that we refinance the debt that we owe to the IMF", she said without elaborating. Belarus reportedly owes $3.8 billion to the IMF at present.


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Hamonic+Masson & Associés is Gaëlle Hamonic, Jean-Christophe Masson and, since 2014, Marie-Agnès de Bailliencourt. The practice was founded in 1997, was nominated for the Mies van der Rohe prize in 2001, and in 2002 was awarded the Nouveaux Albums de la Jeune Architecture (NAJA) by the French Minister of Culture and Communication.
The firm became known for their Maison Métal in Paris' Parc de la Villette. It was an event that placed Hamonic+Masson at the crossroads of art and architecture, a flexible place that creates a place of adventure. We have since staged events such as co-curating the French Pavilion at the 2008 Venice Biennial, and opened a series of exhibitions at venues such as the Cité de l'architecture & du patrimoine. Furthermore, Hamonic+Masson & Associés regularly participate in numerous international conferences and lectures, and our work has been the subject of many publications and has featured in numerous exhibitions in France and internationally.
In 2012, the office received the "prix spécial AMO Saint-Gobain" for the construction of 62 social housing units on rue Villiot in Paris' 12th arrondissement.
The practice intervenes in all sectors including housing, public facilities, retail, offices, infrastructure and urban design in France and internationally. It is presently participating in the debate on height that has become such a hot topic throughout France. In 2015 the practice completed and delivered Paris' first housing project measuring 50m since the 1970s, in the city's Masséna district. Projects in the framework of the Grand Paris are also currently being undertaken, notably the proposition for the Avenue Foch, which became one of the major projects backed by the Paris City Hall during Anne Hidalgo's 2014 campaign for the Mayor of Paris.


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As the term suggests, retirement savings are generally used once you reach retirement age -- which the IRS defines as 59 ½ years or older. However, there are some special circumstances under which you might be able to use money in your retirement accounts early, and without paying an early withdrawal penalty. Some of these are specific to either a 401(k) or IRA account, and others apply to any retirement account.
Buying a new home
This is a benefit for traditional IRA account holders. The IRS allows up to $10,000 in penalty-free withdrawals from your traditional IRA to be used toward a first-time home purchase.
The definition of "first-time home purchase" for the purposes of this withdrawal exemption is rather broad. The homebuyer cannot have owned a home within the past two years, and the money must be used to buy a home within 120 days of being withdrawn.
The home doesn't have to be yours. You can use the money to help your child, grandchildren, spouse, or parents buy a home if you so choose. However, the $10,000 limit is a lifetime maximum. In other words, you can't buy one house, sell it, and then take out another $10,000 to buy another home several years later. Nor can you take out more than one $10,000 withdrawal to purchase homes for several different people.
However, if you're married, your spouse also qualifies for his or her own exemption. You and your spouse can withdraw up to $20,000 penalty-free toward the purchase of your first home.
Finally, note that you'll still be subject to income tax on the withdrawal amount, since traditional IRA contributions are made on a tax-deferred basis.
Roth contributions can be used anytime
You might be wondering why Roth IRAs weren't mentioned as being eligible for the homebuyer's exemption. Simply put, it's because contributions to a Roth IRA are eligible to be withdrawn without penalty at any time for any reason.
This is because Roth IRA contributions are made on an after-tax basis (you already paid income tax on your contributions), so it's already your money to do with as you please.
Bear in mind, though, that you can only withdraw your original contributions, not any investment gains. So, if your Roth IRA is worth $90,000 but you've only contributed $50,000, make sure you don't withdraw any more than that amount or you'll face an early withdrawal penalty.
Losing your job close to retirement age
The IRS refers to this as being "separated from service," and it applies to 401(k) and 403(b) plans -- not to your IRA. If you lose your job for any reason after your 55th birthday, including termination, resigning, or early retirement, you can access the funds in your account without worrying about paying a penalty.
Or, if you are separated from service at any age and agree to receive "substantially equal periodic payments" over a period of time based on your life expectancy, the same exemption from the penalty applies. The payments must last for at least five years or until you reach the normal minimum retirement age (59 1/2), whichever comes first.
Disability or other hardship
If you become permanently disabled, you can withdraw money without penalty from any of the cited retirement account types. Additionally, if you have nonreimbursed medical expenses that make up more than 10% of your income, you can withdraw money to pay for those costs.
Sending your kids to college
If you withdraw money from your IRA to cover qualified higher education expenses, you won't be subject to a penalty. Expenses that count as qualified include:
- Tuition
- Fees
- Books
- Supplies and equipment required for attendance
- Room and board for students attending at least "half-time"
- Expenses for special needs services (if needed)
Important things to keep in mind
One important fact to remember is that if you take any kind of withdrawal from a non-Roth retirement account, the amount of the withdrawal is subject to income tax. This is particularly important to plan and account for if you take a large withdrawal, such as the $10,000 allowed for a first-time home purchase. This can add several thousand dollars to your tax liability, so be sure to plan for it.
In the end, it's usually still a good idea to leave your retirement accounts alone if possible. The tax benefits of retirement accounts are one of the best financial tools available to savers, and withdrawing your money too early can have a large negative effect on your savings once you actually reach retirement age.


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By IMS Asia Sdn. Bhd. (http://www. Imsasia. Com)640-802 CCNA Exam Topics (Cisco Certified Network Associate - Routing & Switching)Exam DescriptionThe 640-802 CCNA is the composite exam associated with the Cisco Certified Network Associate certification. Candidates can prepare for this exam by taking the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 1 (ICND1) v1. 0 and the Interconnecting Cisco Networking Devices Part 2 (ICND2) v1. 0 courses. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge and skills required to install, operate, and troubleshoot a small to medium size enterprise branch network. The topics include connecting to a WAN; implementing network security; network types; network media; routing and switching fundamentals; the TCP/IP and OSI models; IP addressing; WAN technologies; operating
Packet switching
Collision prevention on a LAN segment.
Packet filtering
Broadcast forwarding
Internetwork communication
The sequence number in the TCP header
The Start Frame Delimiter in the 802.3 Preamble
The TTL in the IP header
The acknowledgement number in the segment header
The frame check sequence in the Ethernet frame trailer
Change from one transport layer protocol to another transport layer protocol.
Change to a better link for better connection.
Decrease the window size.
Receiver will flush the buffer to accommodate more data received.
Decrease the sequence number.
WAN switch
ATM switch
All the devices in both networks will receive a broadcast to 255.255.255.255 sent by host CompA.
Only the devices in network 192.168.1.0 will receive a broadcast to 255.255.255.255 sent by host CompA.
All the devices on both networks are members of the same collision domain.
The hosts on the 192.168.1.0 network form one collision domain, and the hosts on the 192.168.2.0 network from a second collision domain.
Each host is in a separate collision domain
Subnet mask error; 255.255.255.192 should be used instead.
Subnet mask error; 255.255.255.224 should be used instead.
Wrong cable type; a roll-over cable should be used instead.
Missing default gateway.
Should use private IP address instead.
Collision is cleared, hence the "jam" signal.
Request for retransmission is sent from the receiver.
Another electrical signal would be generated to inform that it is clear.
Both hosts would ignore the "jam" signal.
A time delay would be initiated by both hosts and will resume sending after.
Make copy of the frame and send the frame back through the receiving port.
Drop the frame.
Forwards the frame to all active ports except the receiving port.
Remove the MAC address recorded.
Forwards the frame to the specific port.
Two end hosts send the same data to a third host in the same physical switch.
Two end hosts connected physically on two ports but on the same VLAN in the same switch.
The port connecting to a host just replaced the NIC.
Two hosts connect physically to a hub that connects to the Fast Ethernet port of the switch.
It is not possible for this to occur.
VTP allows creation of redundant physical links while preventing loops.
VTP allows easier management through automatic updates on VLAN information.
VTP allows passing of multiple VLAN traffic through one single physical interface.
VTP allows the possibility of inter-VLAN routing.
None of the above.
The switch that will share the VLAN information must be the root bridge.
The new switch must be in the same VTP domain.
The new switch must have the same STP version.
The new switch must have the same VTP version.
The new switch must be connected over VLAN trunks.
VLANs allows packet filtering and thus enhancing security.
VLANs establish segmented broadcast domains in switched networks.
VLANs allow hosts to communicate using IP addresses in a large network.
VLAN allows grouping based on network service requirement.
VLANs is very scalable in any organization.
Configure switch to do packet filtering to permit only packets from the file server.
Configure a static file server's MAC address entry on the selected port.
Use a unique connector to allow only that host to connect.
Configure on selected port to reject all frames except frames matching MAC address of file server.
Bind IP address of the server to the port to prevent spoofing of packets.
Host P and Host Q
Host P and Host R
Host Q and Host R
Host Q and Host S
Host P and Host S
Allowing only recognized hosts using recorded MAC to access the LAN.
Reduce broadcast traffic from being sent out from the configured port.
Preventing unauthorized telnet and/or SSH sessions coming in/going out the port.
Allowing only recognized packets using recorded IP addresses to access the LAN.
To ensure the host is connecting to the correct VLAN based on the recorded MAC.
The broadcast address of the subnet is 172.30.31.255 255.255.252.0.
This network is not subnetted.
The last valid host address in the subnet is 172.30.30.254 255.255.252.0
The network address is 172.30.30.0 255.255.252.0.
The last host address in the subnet is 172.30.31.254 255.255.252.0.
RouterA will route via Serial0/0/0 interface.
RouterA will flood to all other interfaces except the receiving interface.
RouterA will drop the packet because it is clearly not in the routing table.
RouterA will route via FastEthernet0/0 interface.
RotuerA will route via Serial0/0/1 interface.
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Flash, TFTP server, RAM
Flash, ROM, TFTP server
Flash, TFTP server, ROM
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Hi Filip- we got home late yesterday from our trip and just wanted to let you know what a great time we had- the itinerary you put together for us was great and we felt it was just about enough time in all the places. The trip was well organized and all our transfers were on time. Croatia and Slovenia both have some amazingly beautiful places and we also had some great meals as well! We especially enjoyed the Istria area- visited Rovinj and some hill towns. We lucked out with great weather everywhere except a rainy last day in Zagreb too! All the hotels were great and the front desk personnel accommodating and helpful for the most part.
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WWF-New Zealand celebrates today's announcement of the Zero Carbon Act. Now, its time for New Zealanders and government to step up and introduce the new law's 2050 target in Select Committee.
The government today released the details of the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Bill, commonly known as the Zero Carbon Act.
WWF-New Zealand climate change programme manager, David Tong, said, "This is a huge step forward for climate policy in New Zealand – and towards unlocking a just transition to a safe climate future where New Zealand's people and ecosystems can flourish.
"This new law gives New Zealand a unique opportunity to enshrine the Paris Agreement goal of keeping warming this century below 1.5C in law. Our emissions continue to rise and without this legislation, the consequences for New Zealand people and nature, will be far, far worse. Last year's IPCC report showed the catastrophic consequences if we do not get to net zero emissions and limit warming to 1.5C.
"WWF works all over the world and we have not been able to identify any other country that has expressly adopted this target into law. We have the opportunity to show global leadership in confronting the climate crisis. We agree with the Prime Minister, this is our moral duty.
"For the last three years, WWF has worked closely with youth organization Generation Zero to back their call for cross party consensus on this new law. Now, it's finally happening.
"What the government released today isn't quite everything we have called for though. Critically, it does not contain an overall 2050 target of net zero emissions, all gases. When the government consulted New Zealanders last year, 91% of the New Zealanders who submitted called for a net zero all gases target.
"Many businesses also support a net zero all gases target. Last year, we delivered an open letter signed by over 200 Kiwi businesses, community groups, and leaders, supporting the government's then pledge to set a net zero emissions target.
"Soon, the government will be consulting New Zealanders on the text of the Zero Carbon Act. We encourage everyone, young and old, from Cape Reinga to Rakiura to make their voices heard. Today's announcement shows that together, it's possible for people to make political parties listen and act on climate change, so let's keep making our voices heard.


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On North Carolina's senior night in Chapel Hill, Miami's only senior spoiled the festivities.
Ja'Quan Newton's running prayer from 40 feet crashed through the net with no time left, giving the Hurricanes their biggest win of the year: 91-88 over ninth-ranked UNC. Miami players piled on Newton near the visiting sideline, while Tar Heels coach Roy Williams slumped in his seat at the end of the bench.
Newton, the point guard from Philadelphia, hit perhaps the biggest shot of the year for the Hurricanes (21-8, 10-7 ACC), who pulled into a sixth-place tie with Virginia Tech, who comes to town Saturday for a regular-season finale.
Five takeaways:
Senior day: How improbable was that winning shot?
It was Newton's fifth 3 of the year. Entering Tuesday, he was making 17 percent of his attempts.
A try from that deep? "That's not a shot I practice at all," Newton admitted afterward.
He was 1-for-1 at Carolina.
Newton, the point guard from Philadelphia, has lost playing time to electric freshman Chris Lykes this year, but he'll always be remembered for Tuesday's performance. He finished with 15 points and came up huge in the final minute. He kissed a fadeaway off the glass, went 4-for-4 at the line — despite making 60 percent of his free throws going in — and hit Miami's second consecutive winning 3, after Lonnie Walker's buzzer-beater last Saturday against Boston College.
"It's one thing I always dreamed about," Newton said. "It's something I'll remember forever."
Miami's Ja'Quan Newton couldn't help but watch the replay of his buzzer-beating heave while Jim Larranaga makes his opening comments after wild win at No. 9 UNC. pic.twitter.com/mXpxszaxvu
— Aaron Beard (@aaronbeardap) February 28, 2018
No Duke repeat. UNC (22-8, 11-6 ACC), which honored its seniors before the game, looked all kinds of messy despite shooting 54 percent from the floor and 48 percent from deep. It lost the lead after going up 21-20 at 8:36 of the first half, and Miami built a 16-point edge at 16:16 of the second half.
Miami, which lost a 13-point second-half lead in an 83-75 loss at home to fifth-ranked Duke on Jan. 15, didn't collapse in Chapel Hill. North Carolina went on a 7-0 run to make it a 3-point game with 3:14 left and pulled within 1 four times in the final 1:50. Senior Joel Berry sank a 3 with 4.1 seconds left, all but sending Miami to another frustrating loss.
But Newton had the answer, and the Canes had an upset. They've won three in a row and can count their first top-10 win of the season. The Watsco Center should be fired up for Saturday.
Little big man: Teams that want to go far in March typically need strong play at the point, and Miami got it Tuesday. Newton was the closer, but for much of the game ESPN's commentators were talking about Lykes. The freshman made a pair of long 3s and an acrobatic layup in the second half, silencing UNC runs. He went 4-8 from deep, dished out four assists and scored a team-high 18 points, one off his career best. If there was an award for ACC Most Exciting Player, he'd get our vote.
He was one of six Hurricanes in double figures, a group that also included center Ebuka Izundu (12 points and five rebounds, all in the first half), forward Dewan Huell (10 of his 14 in the second half, with a UM-best eight boards), Lonnie Walker (a relatively quiet 13, but a 3 at the 7-minute mark after UNC trimmed the lead to six) and DJ Vasiljevic (10 points, a pair of 3s and a strong drive to the hole).
Taking what's free. Miami entered the game shooting 66 percent at the line, last in the ACC. The Canes had their best free-throw shooting performance of the year, making 12-of-13. Newton hit four in the final minute, Anthony Lawrence made a pair with 1:35 left to push the lead back to 3. Huell hit two with 2:51 left to make it a 5-point game.
It was a crunch-time performance unlike anything the Canes have shown all year.
The Hurricanes snap No. 9 North Carolina's six-game win streak to get a huge win in Chapel Hill. pic.twitter.com/EJCt1V1XaN
— ESPN (@espn) February 28, 2018
UNC got trapped. As well as Miami played — it made 11-of-22 3s and shot 55 percent from the floor, and in a charged-up road environment, had an answer for every UNC spurt — this clearly wasn't the Heels' best game.
Perhaps looking ahead to its season finale at Duke on Saturday, UNC committed 13 turnovers, stunting momentum, and looked to be going through the motions at times. Berry (31 points, 5-for-8 from 3) was great and Luke Maye (14 and 10) got his usual double-double, but they couldn't overcome a Miami team playing as poised at it has all season.
Not to get ahead of ourselves, but if this is the Miami that shows up in March, it may be playing longer than most think.


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Itchy eyes are a very common problem in the cities. As the name hints, itchy eyes mean having an unpleasant itchy feeling in and around the eyes. The problem is known to be worse in highly-polluted surroundings and during allergy season. Experts suggest you to first find out the reason for itchy eyes before looking for a solution. However, there are also some simple natural home remedies that will give you instant relief from itchy eyes. Here are the top 6 remedies mentioned below:
- Chilled Tea Compress: Applying chilled tea bag compresses on the eyes and the surrounding area will give you instant relief from the itching. Just soak the tea bags in ice cold water and place it on your eyes for at least 10 minutes. Do this three to four times a day for speedy recovery.
- Cucumber Therapy: Cucumber contains anti-irritation properties that help reduce puffiness, inflammation, swelling, and irritation. You need to wash the cucumber thoroughly, cut it into thin slices, refrigerate for 20 minutes, and place the slices on your eyes. Repeat this 4 to 5 times a day.
- Rosewater Therapy: This is one of the most efficient home remedies for itchy eyes. Rosewater can be used in two ways:
- Rinse your eyes with it twice a day.
- Use as eye drops for immediate relief. Around four to five drops of rosewater should calm an itchy eye.
- Cold Milk: This is one of the most popular natural remedies for itchy eyes. Just dab a cotton ball in cold milk and rub it around the irritated eye. You can also make a compress with a milk-soaked cotton ball for instant cooling effect. Do this twice a day for quicker results.
- Raw Potato Therapy: Raw potatoes can give you swift relief from itchy eyes. All you need to do is cut a raw potato into thin slices, refrigerate for around 30 minutes, and then place the chilled slices over your eyes for at least 30 minutes.
- Fenugreek Therapy: Fenugreek (Methi seeds) can give you immediate relief from itchy eyes. You need to soak the fenugreek seeds in water overnight and then make a paste out of it. Apply this paste on your eyes, leave it on for 20 minutes, and then wash off with cold water. Do this twice a day for best results.
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Buying gifts is rewarding but not always easy. We could all use a little help deciding on the perfect thing for our loved ones. Here are some easy, readily available options at a reasonable price. Last minute shopping doesn't have to be a headache.
After all, the true meaning of the holidays is spending quality time with the ones you hold dear.
The trend that keeps popping up everywhere? Leopard! It's baaaaaaack, in a big but streamlined way. Look for an accessory in this print and you will give the fashionista in your life the ideal gift. An oversized scarf will go with what she already owns without having to worry about the fit.
A leopard print watch is another wise choice. Watches add a touch of sophistication to any ensemble. A stylish gesture that will give her no excuse to be late to your weekly brunch date.
The best beauty gift I received this year was a jade roller. I'm passing on the love to the skin care oriented chicas in my life. They promote good health, are fun to use and look stinkin' adorable on your bathroom counter. Bundle with some sheet masks and you'll end up with the perfect spa day gift basket. Every woman needs a little TLC in her life. Give her the gift of relaxation, she deserves it.
Games + Entertainment
The more entertainment in life, the better. Whether you are buying for a book-worm or finally want to beat your sister in a game for once, I've got you covered.
Cards Against Humanity is a HILARIOUS option. Catan is competitive and strategic but just as fun! Perfect for your friend who is always hosting game night.
Give Becoming by Michelle Obama to the most topical woman in your life, girl power! An important read we should all tackle this upcoming year, including me. A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell is ideal for the mystery lover you know. I couldn't put it down earlier this year. Bonus points if you watch the tragically bad movie adaptation with her afterwards.
Do not feel you have to go over the top this season. It truly is the thought that counts. What are you hoping to get this year? What are you giving as your best gift? From the bottom of my heart, happy holidays, may it be as magical as you are!