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Dr. Fisher received her master's degree in I/O Psychology at Missouri State University and a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Temple University workjing with Dr, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek. Additionally, as a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Re-Imaging Children's Learning and Education, she was involved in creating novel ways to disseminate learning science research to nonacademic and professional audiences.


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New London school board votes to relocate school buses to high school
New London — The Board of Education voted 6-1 Wednesday to relocate the 37 buses currently parked in a vacant lot at Fort Trumbull to the parking lot at New London High School.
Board member William Morse was the sole dissenter.
The move to the high school could be temporary if a more suitable location is found, Chairwoman Margaret Curtin said.
"There's a $26 million project going in which we've been waiting for years to get, and the developer would like to see the buses moved, and the owner would like to see the buses moved," Curtin said. "The city doesn't ask us for very much, and I don't see a problem with this at this time."
Irwin Stillman, developer of Village on the Thames, a 103-unit housing project that is scheduled to break ground this spring, asked the city to move the buses because he was concerned about their appearance. School Building & Maintenance Committee members approved the relocation of the buses to the high school in an 8-1 vote, according to the minutes of the March 15 meeting.
Years ago, the school buses were parked at the high school lot, but that was before the Science & Technology Magnet High School was built.
Morse cited potential issues with security at the high school.
"The move was made a couple years back because of vandalism," Morse said. "My concern is security for buses back in the location where there was initially a problem."
According to a report done by the Capitol Region Education Council in January, parking buses in school parking lots often results in more vandalism. A solution to that issue, the report states, is to add lighting, fencing, video monitoring and/or security guards.
The parking lot is not completely video-monitored and is not adequately lit, Superintendent Nicholas A. Fischer said. He said the district cannot afford to add a security guard or do any of the things the report mentions as possible solutions to prevent vandalism.
"They would have to come from the city," he said.
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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Run Ruby Run
I do see it as unfortunate, that the modern Liberal Party doesn't have room for a woman to seek the leadership. Not in a token sense, because Dhalla does have considerable substance, but there is some symbolism in a "white guy" only presentation. Add in a visible minority, and Dhalla brings the superficial optics that do make a statement. This race takes on a whole new flavor, should Ruby run, which goes beyond simple viability. Whatever the outcome, if the process allows for another strong woman to emerge on the front benches, it's a positive moving forward, the Liberal Party is better for the development.
I want a party that presents a representative sample of Canada as a whole, or at least some expression beyond the typical. Again, if Dhalla lacked the talent, then I'd view her inclusion cyncially, but I honestly see her as offering an interesting prespective, she's not a lightweight and she can be a force as the Liberals re-invent themselves. I say run Ruby run.
25 comments:
- Anonymous said...
Good point.
P.S. re your preference, will it be a slow striptease ala Kinsella or a shorter one like Calgary Grit?
- 10:37 AM, November 19, 2008
- olaf said...
Add in a visible minority, and Dhalla brings the superficial optics that do make a statement.
I was waiting for this sentiment from the time I read the title. And that's really what it's all about, isn't it? That way, you can continue bashing the CPC as anti-women and anti-visible minority. It's really a win-win.
- 10:54 AM, November 19, 2008
- Steve V said...
Like I said, if it was JUST that, I'd be cynical. I think Dhalla is quite credible, she's very bright, engaging and she offers refreshing candor when pressed. In other words, Dhalla should run on merit alone, but only an idiot doesn't acknowledge it's also advantageous to present a race somewhat more representative of Canada as a whole.
If it's a "win win", it's only because there is something there, I mean if you're really diverse, you don't need to corral all your female MP's, so they strategically appear in the camera frame during QP. It's hilarious, if you pan out of the visible tv angle, you see a little cadre of women, surrounding by a white out. I guess it's better this time, which is a good thing, in the grand scheme.
No tease, just getting my thoughts together :)
- 11:03 AM, November 19, 2008
- Anonymous said...
I don't get it. We have an Obama-like candidate in Ignatieff, and the Liberals are determined to suppress the change and hope he brings.
- 11:06 AM, November 19, 2008
- Steve V said...
I don't get your comment. What does this have to do with Michael? I seem to recall the Democrats had a gigantic field for the nomination, and I would argue Obama was better for it in the end.
- 11:08 AM, November 19, 2008
- olaf said...
Nice cover. You know she's not going to win, so why are you pushing her to run, and not some other "bright and engaging" Liberal member of Parliament? Do you really think she's the most "bright" and "engaging" MP left available, beyond those who have already bowed out?
Lets be frank: If Ruby were a white dude (with the same level of intelligence and charisma), you wouldn't have written this post.
- 11:12 AM, November 19, 2008
- Steve V said...
Hey dude, do you read the posts, or just go off on tangents? I said she wouldn't win, but that isn't the point. I wanted Kennedy to run too, is that because he was a white guy? I like Dhalla, and she's the last holdout, which can bring more to the table. In the end, if Dhalla running gives her a higher profile in the party, like it did for Martha, then good stuff I say. Like I said, winning is only part of the process, injecting new blood into the party, more voices, is also a requirement.
- 11:26 AM, November 19, 2008
- Steve V said...
"so why are you pushing her to run, and not some other "bright and engaging" Liberal member of Parliament? "
Please point me to another MP that is considering a run at the moment, that hasn't declared yet, then you might have a point, a very small one, but at least something relevant.
- 11:27 AM, November 19, 2008
- Scott Tribe said...
I see Olaf has managed to let some of the general Blogging Tory group-think seep into his normally half-objective posting while he's been absent from blogging... regrettable really.
Steve: If we're going to do any recruiting, what about Jane Stewart? She's a former cabinet minister, so she's got more experience then Ruby.
- 11:28 AM, November 19, 2008
- Steve V said...
I'm on Ruby, because Ruby is deciding whether to run, and I would encourage it. That's it, nothing more. Feel free to start a "draft Jane" movement ;)
- 11:30 AM, November 19, 2008
- olaf said...
Please point me to another MP that is considering a run at the moment, that hasn't declared yet, then you might have a point, a very small one, but at least something relevant.
Haha, good one. My concerns have been mollified. You win this round Steve. In a rout. :)
- 11:41 AM, November 19, 2008
- olaf said...
Also, Scott, I appreciate your pity. I really, really do. Will someone please save me from myself!
- 11:42 AM, November 19, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Thanks, Steve, for setting the example in most of your comments, if not the title of your post.
When we speak about women, I think it would help if we referred to them by their last name, just like we do with the men. Thus, Ruby Dhalla is Dhalla. Just like Gerard Kennedy becomes Kennedy. C'est simple . . . n'est-ce pas?
- 11:43 AM, November 19, 2008
- Mark Dowling said...
Liberal approach to diversity: token leadership candidates
CPC approach: white guy leader but splitting ethnic vote by targeting socially conservative minority voters
I don't see Ruby getting back the chinese-canadian votes lost in BC
- 12:07 PM, November 19, 2008
- Steve V said...
You will note, I referred to Ignatieff as "Michael" in the comments :)
Not sure if Dhalla entering has anything to do with BC voters, nor was I really entertaining anything of the sort, when I concluded she should run.
I really hope the Liberals don't resort to a "Kenney", the whole outreach is such a transparent kiss ass, it's embarrassing. I also noticed the COMPLETE lack of diversity at this past week's convention, it was like a snow squall.
- 12:18 PM, November 19, 2008
- RuralSandi said...
Pretty expensive for her to just offer a diversity of views?
Would you want to get in debt - just to be a voice in the crowd to offer a diversity of views?
- 12:35 PM, November 19, 2008
- Steve V said...
Well, let's see if Dhalla has some serious backers. I agree, if she would have to go into debt, the Dhalla is better off taking a pass. If, however, she could sign up some VF members and augment the cost, then Dhalla is beneficial in another way.
- 12:39 PM, November 19, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Im am sorry but she is a beauty queen runnerup and a chiropracter....how does that make her prime minister material...if you going there ...why not justin trudeau, at least he has the education and also has the beauty.
- 12:58 PM, November 19, 2008
- burlivespipe said...
Anon -Well, we could hang out at some bitter, very white university club and tab some under-employed BA, maybe an economics major who doesn't really want to work in the business. Get him some big-ass, deep-pocketed industrial (maybe even foreign, if we can keep it under wraps!) backers and he could run... oh wait. That sounds like a loser.
- 1:07 PM, November 19, 2008
- JimmE said...
Ms Dhalla is a chiropractor????
Sorry, I was with you 'till I heard that, you lost me! I don't want a practitioner of 19th century German new-age Moon Music anywhere near the leadership.
- 1:15 PM, November 19, 2008
- John said...
jimme said: "I don't want a practitioner of 19th century German new-age Moon Music anywhere near the leadership."
Ahh, not right now. But what about when you find out that she's channeling P. E. T.? You'll change your tune then, mister!
- 1:56 PM, November 19, 2008
- Anonymous said...
Two points:
1. If Ruby Dhalla wants to run she has to pony up $90,000 just to get her name on the ballot and that doesn't even include the costs of running an active campaign. She would be personally on the hook for any debt she would incur. Does anyone want to write her a cheque so she can run - just to show that there is some diversity in the Liberal Party.
2. Someone compared Ignatieff to Obama. That has to be the most ridiculous comparison I've ever heard. The two have ZILCH in common.
- 2:39 PM, November 19, 2008
- liberazzi said...
Your post expresses my feelings exactly. Therefore, I hope she runs as well.
I am still undecided, so I am curious to see which one you will support.
The Iggy/Obama comparison is absurd and shows some of the delusions his supporters seem to have about him.
- 2:58 PM, November 19, 2008
- MilitantLiberal said...
I think Dhalla is an Ignatieff supporter, but if you don't hold that against her, she's smart, quick witted, young, charismatic. What's not to like? I don't think she should run though unless she thinks she can win.
- 4:32 PM, November 19, 2008
- JimmE said...
Perhaps you're right, in fact one might also say we need someone who can convince us that she has manipulated the spine of the Liberal Party.
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No stateside garrison has ever required me to wear my body armor and Kevlar at all times.
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The bus disgorges a seemingly endless line of soldiers.
As they disembark from the bus, they cross in front of the headlights and their forms are momentarily backlit. As my eyes adjust to the harsh, almost unreal light cast by the halogen bulbs, their black silhouetted forms begin to take clearer shape.
In the darkness, their digital pattern uniforms have taken on a uniform shade of gray. On their left shoulders, they bear the Screaming Eagle patch of the 101st Airborne Division.
The soldiers carry their weapons with confidence, and they are armed to the teeth.
Scattered among the M4 Carbines with holographic optics and ACOGS are sniper rifles, shotguns, and short-barreled Squad Assault Weapons. Every weapon seems to have been modified to fit the user, forming a more lethal package.
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They must be Infantry.
As the soldiers mill around the rapidly emptying bus, some order begins to form out of chaos. A tall, dark, squad leader begins to shout, swearing beautifully as only a seasoned NCO can. Responding to the string of expletives, the soldiers immediately begin to form up into something resembling ranks. Over by the truck, a detail of soldiers begin to toss rucksacks onto the ground in front of the formation.
In the brief flash of light of a passing HUMMWV, I recognize a familiar face in the back for the formation.
Swearing softly to myself under my breath, I jump up and walk slowly thru the milling crowd.
Standing quietly on the tarmac is a tall First Lieutenant. His blond hair is cropped short, and he has a serious expression on his face as he watches the soldiers of his unit organize themselves. As I walk up and stand in front of him, it takes a half of a second for him to recognize me before his face breaks out into a grin.
It has been two years.
"Shit man, where the hell did you come from?"
I reach out and shake his hand.
He has a strong grip.
"Hey Chris, I am here taking care of some soldier issues, when did you get here?"
"We just got into country, and are heading out east."
I smile in the darkness.
I am glad I ran into him.
A West Pointer, he and I were in the same platoon at the Infantry Officer Basic Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. Two years earlier, during IOBC, I had rolled my ankle painfully on the last mile of a twelve mile ruck march.
In the humid Georgia heat I was carrying a 70lb load, and as my ankle started to swell, I slowly started to fall back from the rest of the platoon.
With a glance Chris had taken in the situation, fallen in next to me, and shortened his lanky stride to keep pace.
When I crossed the finish line a few hundred meters behind the rest of the platoon, I didn't cross it alone.
It is a simple thing, but it is something that I will never forget.
Reaching over he takes a hold of my left shoulder and turns my uniform so that he can see my patch.
"What unit did you deploy with? How long have you been here?"
"I am still with the same unit I was with during IOBC. We got here about 5 months ago."
He lets go of my sleeve and looks down.
"How are your guys doing? Holding up?"
"So far so good. Thankfully we haven't lost anybody. We are trying to keep it that way."
He nods in the darkness.
At this, I hesitate.
I wonder if he knows.
"Hey Chris, listen, have you heard about Mike Fasnacht?"
His smile falters and his face becomes somber.
"Yeah, I heard. He was killed in Tikrit."
I nod my head.
1LT Mike Fasnacht was a classmate of ours at IOBC. He was friendly, smart, athletic, and always ready with a smile. He was one of the most technically and tactically competent soldiers in the class.
A friend of mine had been at Ranger school with him. He told me that when Mike had fallen down a steep ravine during the Mountain Phase, he had thought that there was no way Mike could have survived the fall.
Looking down the cliff face, he was astonished when he saw Mike standing down below and dusting himself off with a smile on his face.
That was Mike.
When I found out in an email that he had been killed by an IED, I saw his bright blue eyes and sunburned smiling face in my dreams for a week.
Quietly, I reply.
"It happened four months ago. Just after I got in country."
Chris falls silent.
I almost hate to ask.
But I have to.
"Chris, have you heard about anybody else?"
The tall Lieutenant steps out of the way of one of his soldiers as he walks by with a rucksack on his back. Around us, the soldiers are distributing the heavy packs, and the pile on the flatbed truck has diminished noticeably.
Chris nods his head.
"Yeah, do you remember Smiley?"
"Sure, one of your West Point classmates, wasn't he?"
"Yeah, he was hurt by an IED a few months ago. I heard it was pretty bad."
In the sky to the south I can see two Blackhawks begin their approach. They come in hard and fast, dropping rapidly out of the sky. At the last second, the lead bird flares its nose as it approaches and slows down, red lights springing on as it lands and taxis to a stop.
Landing behind the mass of soldiers, I see the crew chief jump out and unwind the black cable that connects his headset to the Blackhawk.
The NCO in charge of the pad runs up to the Crew Chief and shouts in his ear over the deafening roar of the helicopters engine. The crew chief answers him back and the NCO turns and after spotting me in the mass of soldiers, gives me the thumbs up.
It's my flight.
I turn back to Chris.
"It's my bird, I have to go."
He nods his head and looks as if he wants to say something.
I hold out my hand and lean closer so that he can hear me over the scream of the two Blackhawks that have landed behind him. The soldiers in his platoon flow around us like ghosts as they begin to move out into the darkness away from the helicopters.
"Listen Chris, it was great seeing you."
I fall quiet for a second.
I know I will probably never run into him again.
There is not much to say.
He holds out his hand.
I take it.
"Thanks Adam, it was good to see you too. Take care of yourself."
"You too man."
My soul feels heavy as I turn away. Breaking out of the crowd of soldiers, I sling my rifle and head towards the open door of the lead Blackhawk.
As I approach the open door, I close my eyes, and say a quiet prayer.
A prayer for Mike and a prayer for Chris.
A prayer for all of the soldiers I have known in the Army over the years.
A prayer for my brothers-in-arms.


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Cable tray
Mega Snake high-capacity cable tray for overhead applications can now be configured with this company's 1900 electrical boxes. According to the company, the boxes can be mounted anywhere along the cable tray to conveniently offer power overhead. In addition, the product comes with pre-manufactured turns, tees, and cross sections.
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Disconnect switch
The PowerSwitch line now includes the DS30AX, a compact 30A, 600VAC, non-fused safety disconnect switch. The switch features generous wiring space, a watertight hub, four mounting feet, seven conduit entry points, integral ground plate, and factory-installed auxiliary contact. Measuring 4.5 in. × 5.28 in., the product's enclosure features a front-operated handle and a bottom-hinged cover. Its front-operated red pistol grip handle with integrated lockout meets OSHA safety regulations and provides quick visual confirmation of the switch's power status. For enhanced safety and access, the cover includes a circuit identification pad and bottom hinge mechanism that pivots 180°.
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Control panel transformers
The CPT Series of control panel transformers is designed for high inrush applications. Featuring a DIN rail-mount foot, the units can also be panel-mounted. In addition, they feature touch-safe Combicon connectors with dual secondary connection points. The devices accept single-phase input voltages of 220VAC, 230VAC, 240VAC, 440VAC, 460VAC, and 480VAC. They provide output voltages of 120VAC, 115VAC, or 110VAC with ratings of 50VA, 100VA, 150VA, 250VA, or 500VA.
Phoenix Contact
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Floor boxes
These fire-classified metal and nonmetallic floor boxes preserve the fire rating of a concrete slab without spraying on additional insulating material, according to the company. Unlike traditional floor boxes, these products feature conduit stubs that extend downward, penetrating the steel decking into the space below. The stems of the steel boxes contain intumescent firestop material that, when exposed to high temperatures, expands and seals the penetration of flames and heat. In addition, a pad made of insulating material is secured under the metal floor box to control heat propagation through the box into the space above.
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Crimp tool
The Crimpmaster crimp tool now features a Santoprene handle that the company says reduces the risk of repetitive strain injuries. In addition, the tool has 21 interchangeable modular plug die sets, including dies for coax, fiber-optic, and AWG cables. According to the company, dies can be changed on the fly using only a screwdriver. To assist in identification, some dies are color-coded to gauge specifications.
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Fluorescent lamps
These 2-ft and 3-ft T8 Watt-Miser lamps offer up to a 12% reduction in wattage compared with standard 2-ft and 3-ft T8 lamps, according to the company. In addition, the TCLP-compliant lamps deliver a 24,000-hr rated life at 12 hr per start to extend the relamping cycle, as well as an 80 to 85 color rendering index.
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Designed to replace traditional metal-halide high-bay systems, these linear fluorescent lighting fixtures use either T5 or T8 lamps. The Aisle Lighter model is designed for surface or suspended mounting heights of up to 40 ft, while the Performance Bay model features a hinged door on the back of the fixture. The ElitePlus fluorescent high-bay features a swinging lens and reflector, and the Green Hi-Bay is a lightweight fixture available in a 4-, 6-, or 8- lamp configurations. For use in sub-zero locations, the Enclosed & Gasketed fluorescent high-bay fixture can be used in temperatures as low as -20°C. Other product features include 95% lumen maintenance, improved color rendering, extended lamp life, multi-level switching, instant-on, dimming, and improved uniformity.
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The Maestro, Diva, Ariadni, and Rotary lines of dimmers now include eco-dim technology. In addition to extending bulb life, the technology allows the products to save 15% energy over a standard switch by limiting the maximum power delivered to the lamps, according to the company. Dimmer models are preset to deliver the energy savings with no noticeable difference in the quality of light.
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The Bi-Fuel generator operates on 30% diesel and 70% natural gas, which the company says produces a run time three times greater than that of a diesel-only generator. Offering 600kW to 9,000kW of power, the product's engine provides built-in redundancy because the engine controls automatically direct the unit to 100% diesel operation should the natural gas supply be interrupted.
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Inverters and transformers
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The RigMaster metallic fluorescent lighting fixture features a lightweight, corrosion-resistant aluminum housing that the company says can withstand exposure to high temperatures, caustic chemicals, UV rays, and driving vibrations. Available with a variety of mounting options, including safety cable eyebolts, the fixture also has instant-on capabilities and an optional emergency battery pack.
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Low-voltage circuit breaker
The Series NRX low-voltage power circuit breaker measures 10 in. × 10.7 in. × 14.2 in. In addition, the cassette fold-up design allows users to add accessories or renewal parts without removing the cassette from the switchgear cell. According to the company, the design of the breaker and cassette enables full use of the breaker handles and cassette rails with a gloved hand. Offering UL 1066, UL 489, and IEC ratings from 800A to 1,600A, the product provides up to 65kA short-circuit interruption and 42kA short time withstand ratings.
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The HBA WASP fluorescent high-bay occupancy sensor is designed for high mounting applications. Offering energy savings of 50% to 90%, the sensor mounts directly to T5HO and T8 fixtures through an extended ½-in. chase nipple. In addition, the company says the product's PIR lens provides 1.4-to-1 coverage up to 40 ft. Available with either single or dual outputs, the single output sensor features a primary timer for on/off control, while the dual output sensor features two timers for multiple light level control. The dual output model also includes the company's SmartCycling technology, which maximizes lamp and ballast life by ensuring all lamps receive the same number of switching cycles.
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Grounding system
The StructuredGround direct burial compression grounding system is UL 467 listed, CSA 22.2 certified, and exceeds IEEE Std. 837, according to the company. Product features include a non-flammable compression connection process, slotted tap design, locator dies, pre-applied conductive antioxidant, a wide range-taking ability, and universal multi-conductor designs.
Circle 214
Fluorescent luminaires
The Microlyne rectilinear family of fixtures includes three narrow aperture linear styles in eight mounting types. According to the company, all products in the line are constructed in proper scale to each other and work alone or in groups. Users can choose from four distribution methods, three fluorescent lamp sources, two light models, and three corner selections. Five shielding options allow for visual consistency across all three sequentially graduated rectilinear shapes. Available as a cable mount, surface mount, wall mount, or recessed in 3.5-in. and 2.5-in. apertures, three modular housing styles may be mounted in single or row configurations.
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Name: Little B
Location: Philadelphia, PA
I started collecting ideas for a travel-themed nursery well before I found out that I was pregnant. My husband Chester and I both love to travel and can't wait to share our adventures with our children someday.
We wanted the nursery to be a very girly space with a vintage look and feel. We incorporated both handmade and DIY items into the decor to make the room even more special for our little girl.
The first order of business was repainting the boring, putty-colored walls of our former guest room. We amassed quite the collection of paint chips from Lowes before settling on a cotton candy pink shade called "Hello Dolly" which is made by Valspar. It's the perfect complement for the white furniture and soft pastel colors that comprise the rest of the room's color scheme.
When we started looking for decor ideas for the nursery the whimsical illustrations from Loxly Hollow were among our first finds. We sort of planned the colors and furnishings used throughout the rest of the room around them. We created a gallery wall along the left side of the room using six of them and a map letter that I made.
In addition to passing on my love of traveling, I'm hoping that Little B will take after me and will love to read. The Sauder Pogo bookshelf is just the right height for a small child, so that she'll be able to reach for her books (and toys!) on her own in the not-too-distant future. Chester spent most of the summer refinishing and repainting a rocking chair that my grandfather gave us and it fits perfectly in the corner. I love that this part of the room is kind of like a little reading nook. I can't wait until I can start spending time there with her!
There is a shortage of closet space in our house, so we chose the Delta Six-Drawer Dresser which has plenty of drawers to store all of her little clothes. I jazzed up the plain, white wooden drawer pulls that came with it with postmark stickers from Cavallini & Co. and a bit of Mod Podge. The crib is also made by Delta and converts to a toddler bed, day bed and full size bed.
The city plaques on the wall to the left side of the dresser were also a DIY project. Chester spray painted wooden plaques from the craft store, and I covered them with scrapbook paper and cut-outs from Rifle Paper Company's 2014 "Around the World" calendar.
The hot-air balloon mobile from Hanging Mobile Gallery is one of my favorite items in the room. It was a bit of a splurge, but since it's a little bit more sophisticated than a traditional crib mobile, I figured that it could be used as room decor for at least the next few years. I also love the tiny, pink Paris-themed chair that we found on a random trip to Home Goods. I am going to pose Little B in it for her monthly photos.
We had a great time selecting the items for the room and putting everything together. Hopefully, this room will inspire our little girl to go out and see the world!
Source List:
Paint: Valspar's "Hello Dolly," purchased at Lowes
Crib: Delta S Series Convertible Crib, Target
Dresser: Delta 6 Drawer Children's Dresser, Sears
Drawer pulls: Semi-DIY using knobs that came with dresser and Cavallini & Co. Ephemra Stickers, purchased from Paper Source
Bookcase: Sauder Pogo Bookcase, Wayfair
Rug: Cotton Dhurrie Border Mat, Pottery Barn Kids
Bird Bath Lamp: Land of Nod
Bon Voyage Suitcase Set: Land of Nod
Chantilly Wall Shelves: Land of Nod
Curtains: Simply Shabby Chic Vertical Ruffle Panel, Target
Illustrations: Loxly Hollow
Frames: Sondrum, IKEA
Map Letter: DIY, using craft paper letter from Land of Nod
Cavallini & Co. world map wrapping paper: Pomp and Posey
City plaques: DIY, using wooden plaques and scrapbook paper from AC Moore Rifle Paper Company 2014 "Around the World" calendar: Paper Source
"Little By Little, One Travels Far" Print: Made by a friend
Mobile: Flying the Skies Mobile, Hanging Mobile Gallery
Rocking chair: Gift from a family member; refinished and repainted by my husband, Chester
Rocking chair pad: Heavenly Soft Rocking Chair Cushion, aBaby
Paris chair: Home Goods
Thanks, Lauren! Readers, you can see more of Lauren at her blog, Pass The Spork.
(Images: Chester Villanueva)


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Subject description: don't use PPPOE-Connection
Since June 2009 I'm running a frugal install of Puppy421 on a 2GB pen-drive (FAT-16, Superfloppy-mode) and I'm very happy with it. Thank you very much!
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But now I want to start some development on a microcontroller with Forth and serial I/0 to the PC.
Stumbling about Barry Kaulers Page with his experiences about bacon and nicoedit etc, I thought that would be a good choice, even there was a devx for C-development with actual libraries which I would probably need too.
I downloaded Wary5.3, made a CD and a frugal install on a second, equal 2GB pen-drive,
but it didn't boot, not even after a lot of tries, copying back 4.21 with PUDD worked fine, but Wary didn't.
Booting from the CD and connect to my DSL worked like always, PPPOE said 'Connected!',
but Seamonkey timed out. I checked the settings in Seamonkey:
direct connection, I stopped the firewall, checked the settings of DNS-addresses, everything was as usually in 4.21, but still didn't work.
Not knowing, what to do, I tried Lupu5.28 from CD and was very pleased when he correctly found (first time!) my monitor-resolution 1280x720 with the ATI-Radeon 9550.
Sad to say, that the problem with DSL-Connection was the same, even worse, because PPPOE said 'Connected!' too, but for the download of a browser the connection was not accepted, it said:
'Error, please connect to internet.'
The same applied when booting from the CD.
Anyone has experienced one of the problems and knows, how to fix it? Or is there an other version that I should better use?
Of course I'll provide more information if needed.
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Type this command: cat /etc/resolv.conf.
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Thanks for your instant reply, rcrsn51.
I prepared a Laptop for the test with the WARY5.3 CD, booted, made the setup for PPPOE and started the connection as you can see on the added screenshot.
Then I opend the Browser and tried to open one of the Puppy sites. You can see the result: after about a minute he gave up.
Then I displayed the resolve.conf file with geany.
I compared it with the file in my Puppy4.21 and they have the same contents, of course, the DNS addresses that the provider delivered and I put in at the initial configuration of PPPOE.
But I found some differences:
Examining with MENUE / SYSTEM / HARDINFO
if get from Network / Devices
three interfaces with puppy4.21: lo, eth0 and ppp0.
With Wary5.3 the ppp0 is missing (despite I made the setup!)
But I confess, that at the moment I had plugged out the eth0-cable and connected it with puppy4.21
With IP-Connections its a difference too, Wary5.3 has only two:
220.127.116.11:631 and
whereas puppy 4.21 has three IP-addresses more:
one with one of the DNS-servers and two local addresses from puppy and the router.
The routing table from Wary has only the loop back address,
and the tab for DNS Servers is empty - which is not in puppy4.21.
That's what I found so far. I hope it helps in finding the problem.
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I have found, in trying to help people, that the things they do not tell you, are usually the clue to solving the problem.
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Hello bigpup,
you hit the bull's eye! (correct?)
I read the manual, but already the first item didn't apply, because Wary5.3 doesn't have a 'Network Wizard" to configure my LAN-card.
I went on and did the PPPOE-setup by terminal, put in all the needed stuff - same as every time and after PPPOE-start I got the message 'Connected!' again.
But this time a few seconds later a window popped up, telling me that there is no flash-player and I should download it. I ignored that message and invoked the Seamonkey-browser instead and clicked to open one of the Puppy-sites. Surprisingly this time the browser opened the website without any problem.
I did not need to make the 'route del' and 'route add' commands as suggested at point 12 of the manual that you pointed to..
I rebooted several times from the live-CD and I can say that the problem is reproducible, except that the following times I always had manually to delete the default route and add the ppp0 as default.
That was the the problem.
I can make the PPPOE-setup by GUI or by terminal, if the connection is not usable, then the default route needs to be corrected.
Also starting and stopping the connection can be done either way.
I made a Wary.2sf file and after rebooting the problem was still resolved.
Remains the problem with booting from the USB-stick. I read a lot of stuff these days and if I remember correct, someone found, that the Wary.sfs file is expected in a directory named wary5.3, is it?
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I thought, I added that file to show the settings, but anyhow it didn't show up.
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IN THE popular AMC series Mad Men, secretary Joan Holloway sashays around a nicotine-soaked '60s advertising office in snug dresses and pencil skirts that hug her jaw-dropping curves like a Porsche. Played by actress Christina Hendricks, Joan is the office bombshell and HBIC of a swarm of sweater-set-clad secretaries.
While Joan's outfits are modest in cut, they are body conscious enough to leave little of her assets to the imagination. Whether you call it the "sexy secretary" or "naughty librarian" look, this period style is becoming a major trend.
Perhaps it's a case of life imitating art, or maybe serious economic times are motivating employees to take a more deliberate approach to workplace attire. Either way, the sort of buttoned-up sexiness that is the signature of Mad Men has made its way off TV sets, onto the runway and into real offices. Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren dabbled in Joan's hot-under-the-collar look last winter, and even Michael Kors said that Mad Men was a major influence on his recent runway shows.
The definitive wardrobe component for creating the "sexy secretary" look is a tight pencil skirt. Always hitting at or below the knee, these skirts should have a stretchy slim fit but shouldn't look painted on. Feminine New York–based brand Milly sells a Wool Button High-Waisted Skirt that is just right, as is its Cotton Trapunto Stitch Button Skirt.
If these bottoms aren't pushing the envelope enough, Nanette Lepore has a Pash Bordello Pinstripe Showgirl Skirt that'll stop 'em in their tracks with corseted button details and fold-over ruffles at the hips. Pencil skirts should be paired with cropped cardigans, short jackets or close-fitting knit sweaters in cheerful hues.
Again, Milly has some great offerings, like its Ballet Pink Cashmere Bow Intarsia Sweater. Any sort of top that ties at the collar is game for this look, like the Lavender Silk Crepe-de-Chine Ruffle Blouse, also by Milly.
Since a wasp-waisted silhouette is ideal for any mid-20th-century ensemble, play up an hourglass figure by bringing focus to the midsection. Banana Republic has a Wide Stretch Geometric Belt that is great for nipping in the middle of everything from long cardigans to simple shift dresses.
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When it comes to accessories, think classic jewelry. Brooches, pins, pearls and kitschy costume baubles go along with upswept hair and some smooth black eyeliner applied to the top lid only. The Amaryllis Flower Pin by Alexis Bittar can add a little color to the neckline of a basic frock, like the Plaid Collared Button Sheath Dress by Ruffian.
Essential to this retro look is appropriate leg wear. Flesh-tinted pantyhose were a staple to every woman's wardrobe in the early '60s. Exposed legs should be covered by sheer black tights, seamed stockings or fishnets attached with a garter belt if you want to hint at a little mischief underneath that ladylike exterior.
Another place to go a little crazy is footwear. A pair of '40s-inspired peep-toes heels, classic Mary Jane pumps or laced-up Oxfords are a great finish to this look. The Fidji B218 Mary Jane Pump has a glossy oversize button detail, and the oxford-style Fusion Pump by Poetic License combines colorful plaid with rich leather, all tied up in a felted ribbon.
While finding new vintage-inspired attire is all well and good, authentic clothes from the '50s and '60s are even better. If you are not skeeved out by wearing shirts that were once owned by people who are now dead, then feel free to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of vintage clothing. Moon Zoom and Black and Brown on West San Carlos Street in San Jose are great spots to sift through the mounds of polyester, while Park Place Vintage in Willow Glenn and 23 Skidoo in Campbell are also bursting with unique vintage finds.
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Public libraries partner with Redbox and OCLC to pilot community initiative
Redbox's "Outside the Box" aims to build strong communities through shared entertainment experiences
DUBLIN, Ohio, 19 June 2013— Public libraries are teaming up with Redbox, America's destination for entertainment, to pilot "Outside the Box," a new community initiative that brings people together for free, fun, public entertainment experiences. The initiative is led by local communities, supported by OCLC and guided by consultants at the Project for Public Spaces.
"Public libraries were chosen as a launching pad for 'Outside the Box' because they are trusted institutions in local neighborhoods," said Chrystie Hill, Community Relations Director for OCLC. "Like Redbox, libraries are committed to providing access to popular content and programs, to engaging and building communities, and contributing to local development. We're thrilled to bring five leading libraries together with Redbox and the Project for Public Spaces to kick off this innovative program."
"Outside the Box" was developed and funded by Redbox in order to provide communities with a variety of resources to produce fun and meaningful entertainment experiences. Through the program, Redbox provides event resources as well as local marketing support to participating communities, while program partners OCLC and the world-recognized experts at the Project for Public Spaces lend dedicated project management and place-making expertise. Each participating community is able to select unique materials to support its events, such as outdoor movie screens, blankets, tents, tables and seating, stages, or licensed access to movies or games.
With libraries leading the local activities, "Outside the Box" kicks off in five communities in 2013. This summer and fall each community will design and host entertainment events ranging from arts festivals to concerts, outdoor movies and more. Chosen based on key characteristics such as geographic and ethnic diversity, median household income and local leadership, the five partner communities and libraries include:
- Billings, Montana (Billings Public Library)
- Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Public Library)
- Columbia, South Carolina (Richland Library)
- Columbus, Georgia (Chattahoochee Valley Libraries)
- Cuyahoga County, Ohio (Cuyahoga County Public Library)
"Entertainment provides a way for people to connect with each other and the world around them," said Kiera Hynninen, Redbox senior vice president of marketing. "And we know that when people are more socially interconnected, communities thrive. Through 'Outside the Box,' Redbox will support neighbors in finding more ways to connect with each other, and we hope this will have a lasting impact, well beyond the program."
"OCLC has a long history of partnering with foundations or public institutions to deliver innovative programs that empower public libraries to lead in their communities," said Cathy De Rosa, OCLC Vice President for Global Marketing and the Americas. "OCLC is pleased and proud to welcome Redbox as our first private sector partner. 'Outside the Box' will demonstrate that libraries, through public-private partnerships, are a powerful platform for community engagement."
Details about the Outside the Box programs can be found on the OCLC website.
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Founded in 1967, OCLC is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing library costs. More than 74,000 libraries in 170 countries have used OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend, preserve and manage library materials. Researchers, students, faculty, scholars, professional librarians and other information seekers use OCLC services to obtain bibliographic, abstract and full-text information when and where they need it. OCLC and its member libraries cooperatively produce and maintain WorldCat, the world's largest online database for discovery of library resources. Search WorldCat.org on the Web. For more information, visit the OCLC website.
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Redbox, a subsidiary of Outerwall Inc. (Nasdaq: OUTR), offers new release DVD, Blu-ray Disc and video game rentals through its network of conveniently located, self-service kiosks. Redbox has rented more than 2.5 billion discs and is available at approximately 43,700 kiosks across 36,000 locations nationwide, including leading grocery, drug and convenience stores, and select Walgreens, Walmart and McDonald's locations. For more information, visit www.redbox.com and for more information about Outerwall Inc. please visit www.outerwall.com.
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Project for Public Spaces is a nonprofit planning, design and educational organization dedicated to helping people create and sustain public spaces that build stronger communities. Founded in 1975 to expand on the work of William (Holly) Whyte, the author of The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces, its pioneering Placemaking approach helps citizens transform their public spaces into vital places that highlight local assets, spur rejuvenation and serve common needs. PPS has completed projects in over 2,500 communities in 40 countries and all 50 U.S. states, and partners with public and private organizations, federal, state and municipal agencies, business improvement districts, neighborhood associations and other civic groups.
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Track closings leave greyhounds looking for homes
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Seven dog tracks halted racing across the country last year, forcing hundreds of greyhounds into an uncertain future. With fewer tracks available for them to race, the sleek long-limbed dogs are now flooding the adoption market at a difficult time.
Economic hardships are preventing many dog lovers from adopting, or worse, forcing them to give back animals they can no longer afford to keep. Misconceptions about the breed -- that greyhounds are hyperactive and crave constant stimulation and exercise -- also scare away some potential owners, advocates say.
And most have spent their lives inside racetracks and kennels with little exposure to families, kids or even the most basic household activities, say greyhound lovers like Rhonda Mack, who took in two dogs from the Dairyland Greyhound Park in southern Wisconsin, which closed last week.
"You bring a dog home ... They've never been outside the racetrack," said the 50-year-old from Lake Zurich, Ill., who now has three greyhounds, including new additions Lexi and Jack. "They go into your house -- they don't know what a window is, they don't know what stairs are. They walk right into windows like they aren't even there."
The track in Wisconsin ran its last dog race on New Year's Eve; another in Phoenix and one in Massachusetts also ended dog racing last month, bringing the total to seven tracks that pulled the mechanical rabbit in 2009.
There are no precise figures, however greyhound advocates estimate more than 1,000 greyhounds now need new homes. That's in addition to the best racers, who will be sent to tracks that remain open elsewhere or to breeders.
Since greyhound racing began decades ago, there's always been an issue of what to do with retired race dogs. Previously they largely found homes through a fragmented network of breed adoption and other placement groups, but the recent deluge of dogs in need of dwellings has magnified the issue.
"It is a domino effect," said Michael McCann, president of The Greyhound Project Inc., a Boston-based nonprofit that provides support and information about greyhound adoptions. "Everything that happens in one state affects ... the dog adoption effort in other states."
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates that as many as 2 million pets have been abandoned since the recession began in December 2007.
Modern day greyhound racing started in 1919 in California and at its height in the 1990s, more than 50 tracks operated nationwide. The number of tracks offering races has steadily decreased in the past decade, from 46 in 15 states in 2001 to 30 at the start of 2009. This year, no more than 23 tracks in eight states will operate dog races.
Year-round racing in some states has pushed seasonal tracks out of business or track owners aren't able to afford the high taxes, said Tim Horan of the National Greyhound Association, which represents greyhound owners. Competition from other sporting events and gambling hasn't helped, he said.
In Massachusetts, two tracks ended racing last year after voters approved a ballot question sponsored by the group Grey2K, which claimed widespread mistreatment of greyhounds, including confining them in small cages in warehouse-style kennels.
The racing industry nationwide vigorously defends its record on the treatment of dogs during and after their racing careers.
With so many dogs needing homes, Kevin Neuman of Overland Park, Kan., started the nonprofit greyhoundcentral.org, which he hopes will serve as a clearinghouse for greyhound adoption.
The aim is to connect available dogs to owners, as well as people willing to transport animals from kennels in one state to new homes in another, said Neuman, who has adopted 11 greyhounds over the past 16 years.
When Woodlands Greyhound Park in Kansas City closed in 2008, Neuman said his group found homes for some 500 dogs, including about 200 placed in adoptive homes in the area.
He worries the outcome won't be as positive for these canines.
"There are many ways for these dogs to disappear, to go to tracks that might be outside the country, in Mexico for example," where the dogs might be run harder and get less adequate care, he said.
Still, there are some safeguards.
Wisconsin state law requires that all greyhounds be adopted, sent to another racetrack or returned to their owners.
The Massachusetts Racing Commission requires that no greyhound be euthanized unless all "reasonable efforts" to place the dog for adoption have been exhausted. Owners must provide the commission with a detailed explanation as to why a dog was put down rather than adopted.
And in New Hampshire, where two tracks ended racing, only greyhounds that sustain severe injuries while racing can be euthanized.
In Wisconsin, the Dairyland track has offered a $5,000 incentive to its kennels to find all dogs homes by Feb. 5. General Manager Bill Apgar said even if that deadline is not met, the kennel compound will remain open until all are placed.
On a recent visit to the track's kennel, there were some positive signs. Almost all the dogs' cages had "adopted" signs on them. The message on the scoreboard read: "Retired greyhounds make great pets. Visit our 1st floor adoption office to find out more!"
"We are just besieged with adoption requests," Apgar said.
Greyhound lovers are constantly trying to clear up misconceptions about the breed. Despite their athletic training and competitive instincts, the dogs are calm, easy to care for and do not require constant exercise as might be assumed, they say.
"If you want a dog to go play Frisbee with, this isn't it," said Kari Morrison Young, director of Arizona Adopt-A-Greyhound.
Lynn Rapa of Methuen, Mass., has adopted six former racing dogs.
As "sight hounds," they are bred to chase a lure, so that chase instinct could be a problem in homes with cats or other small pets, she said. Rapa recommends that greyhounds be kept in a fenced backyard or on a leash.
Dogs who have spent their lives in track settings also benefit from transitional foster homes, where they can learn how to do things like go up and down stairs and become acclimated to unfamiliar household noises such as microwaves or vacuum cleaners, she said.
Mack, who adopted the dogs from the Kenosha track, agrees.
"I had a huge dog that came home ... Two minutes it took him to figure out the stairs, but his back legs, he hopped like a bunny. It was this gigantic dog hopping like a bunny down the stairs," she said, laughing.
Greyhounds walk great on a leash, sleep 22 hours a day and are "couch potatoes," she added. "They are very, very laid-back dogs."


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Republican Study Committee Dumps Derek Khanna, Author Of Copyright Reform Brief, After Members Complain
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If this is how the "new" GOP expects to interest young people, it seems to be going about it exactly backwards. Khanna wrote a thought-provoking paper that expressed views that many people believe to be true -- in a voice that is rarely heard in Congress. And, for that, he got fired. While the RSC and various copyright maximalists have been insisting that the paper was not properly vetted, we've had it confirmed that this is simply not true. The paper went through the standard procedure of any RSC brief, and was properly reviewed and vetted. It's just that once lobbyists hit the phones to various members of Congress (friends of Hollywood, mainly), pressure was put on the RSC to retract the document, and to jettison Khanna.
This is not going to interest very many young people, when a thoughtful critique of policy that finally raises issues that concern many leads to the staffer in question getting the axe. Khanna, for his part, has been valiantly continuing the conversation via his Twitter feed, but various lobbyists are now ensuring that elected officials can safely stick their fingers back in their ears.


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We will not be bought off. We will not be silenced. This is not about money, this is about justicePolice deny $1M offer over shooting Aug 20, 2005
We have got as close to calling it as that and we haven'tPolice: 250 suicide bomb scares since 7/7 Jul 27, 2005
The more these crises can be restricted the more we will deny these terrorists any legitimacyFrance: Heal 'wounds' that fuel terror Jul 25, 2005
Jean Charles de Menezes (pronounced in Mineiro Portuguese) (7 January 1978 – 22 July 2005) was a Brazilian national shot dead by police at Stockwell tube station in London, England. He was shot in the head seven times at close range by Metropolitan Police officers ("The Met") who misidentified him as a suicide bomber about to explode a device on the London Underground. Within hours police discovered that he was not involved in any terrorist act, but was actually an innocent victim. Immediate and later accounts of what happened on the day of the shooting published in the press contradicted each other, specifically on the manner and clothing of Menezes as he entered the station, and the presence of police warnings before firing. The shooting sparked public debate over an apparent change in police policy, in which a shoot to kill practice known as Operation Kratos had been introduced to deal with terrorist threats.
On the day of the shooting, the police were hunting the four suspects on the run after the failed bombing of the London Underground (The Tube) the previous day, the 21 July 2005 London bombings (not to be confused with the 7/7 London bombings two weeks earlier). Intelligence had linked an address inside Jean Charles's home, a block of flats in the Tulse Hill area of south London, to the bombing. Police put the common entrance to the nine flats under surveillance. On the morning of the shooting, police sighted Jean Charles emerging from the entrance of the block. Plain clothes officers - who were armed with pistols for self-protection only - followed Menezes as he took a bus to Brixton tube station, before boarding another bus to Stockwell tube station having found Brixton to be closed. Shortly after Menezes entered Stockwell tube, more heavily-armed Specialist Firearms Officers who had been called to the scene entered the station, and shot Menezes dead shortly after he boarded a tube train, while the doors remained open and the train remained in the platform.
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) launched two investigations into the shooting, termed Stockwell 1 and Stockwell 2. Stockwell 1, whose findings were initially kept secret, concluded that no officer involved in the shooting would face disciplinary charges, but made recommendations for changes to operational procedures to improve public safety in future anti-terrorist operations. Stockwell 2 strongly criticised the police command structure and communications to the public, bringing pressure on the Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair to resign. In July 2006, based on the IPCC findings, the Crown Prosecution Service announced that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute any of the officers involved in the shooting, who remain unnamed, although a corporate criminal prosecution of the Metropolitan Police was brought under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This alleged that the Metropolitan Police service had failed in its duty of care to Menezes. After lodging a not guilty plea, on 1 November 2007 the service was found guilty and fined, although the jury added a rider that Cressida Dick, operational commander on the day, bore "no personal culpability".


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Ikelite 8" Dome
Posted 10 March 2005 - 03:10 AM
Posted 10 March 2005 - 03:36 AM
I was already wondering if PC is some english short term for "Acrylglas" (what it's called in german). So PC=polycarbonat.
Marjo used the term PC and it stuck for the duration of the discussion. I don't pretend to be an expert in materials engineering, I just prefer glass to acrylic after maintaining both.
In regards to light transmission - hold your glass dome up to the sky and look thru, then do the same with an acrylic. It doesn't take a light meter to see the difference! Looks like 1/3 stop or more. Not so significant for digital, but shooting velvia I'll take all the light I can get!
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Posted 10 March 2005 - 03:46 AM
agreed, yes, I prefer the contrast and clearness of glass as well. Even with digital :-) I consider this as image quality as well and the theoretical refraction index advantage of acrylic doesn't outperform the other items.
Posted 10 March 2005 - 04:31 AM
I you want to buy Ikelite stuff import it directly from the states. I did it and saved big times without any hazzles. What Werner Voelker and ProSub are doing is absolutly ripoff! Both need to be avoided by any means!!!
I recommend Ryan or bhphoto.
Best regards
But the Ikelite 200% German price philosophy and the absence of a bigger dome for fisheye (split) work weakened my interest and I kept using my film camera with the Seacam port system a little longer.
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Posted 10 March 2005 - 04:43 AM
Set the exposure in manual mode and take 2 pictures.
One with a Acrylic port, and one with NO port attached and set to the same exposure, how many people here claim they will be able to take the pepsi challenge?
Posted 10 March 2005 - 04:55 AM
If I house up my camera and take it out in the back yard.
Set the exposure in manual mode and take 2 pictures.
One with a Acrylic port, and one with NO port attached and set to the same exposure, how many people here claim they will be able to take the pepsi challenge?
Great Idea!!! Be sure to use a pro quality lens or prime!
Sea & Sea strobes
Posted 10 March 2005 - 05:05 AM
thanks for the information. If I would have chosen Ikelite I would have tried B&H.
I guess warranty is covered when you send it in to the USA? Ike? Could you please confirm?
ProSub is ridiculous. Nothing in stock, could give me absolutely no product information. I asked how I could confirm that an intended setup works. They said they don't know and I have to try it out. But if the combination doesn't work/fit, they told me right away "We won't take back any of the accessories in general, you have to keep it even if it doesn't work".
In my opinion they do nothing more than moving closed shipping boxes. But they increase the price to over 200%. The few times I had called them I always had the feeling of disturbing someone. And an 10D housing only price of 2500 US Dollars was not my taste.
A German dealer told me that ProSub has had some kind of exclusive contract for Ikelite distribution in Germany – but the contract would end very soon. I don't know if the rip-off will continue?
Posted 10 March 2005 - 05:12 AM
Great Idea!!! Be sure to use a pro quality lens or prime!
one wide open for drop off demonstration please. and another one stopped down to see possible dust/reflections, etc.
Kasey, don't forget someone taking a pic when cleaning your glass.
Posted 10 March 2005 - 06:29 AM
??? ??? You were the one who recommended I go with Ike instead of that other brand... Hopefully you like what you recommend
I understand the logic, but as an observer it makes a statement to the precision of Ike's port system.
Anyhow, I am happy I did go with that recommendation, because I have been very happy with Ike's gear. I have not had problems with scratching, besides the already discussed, in which case Ike shone with his brilliant service, replaced the port and changed the recommendation on their site. I do not think this incident is any reflection on precision of Ikelite gear. I have heard of other brands having problems with xyz. I do not know of how those brands react on complaints besides what I have read on this board in other threads. What i DID learn from this incident was how Ike responds to events, which is promtly, openly, and with outmost concern and diligence.
Granted, I only dove with this system about 160 dives (about one year), and the system has only been on one "rough" overseas trip, but my shoredives are not "gentle" either, climbing on rocks and rolling in the surf happens... I have not had problems with foggig or "swirling", and I certainly have no problem with cleaning the port of keeping it clean and clear. The only little thing I would change if I could would be to get a bigger viewfinder, but I wouldn't be ready to pay another 1k for it.
Posted 10 March 2005 - 06:37 AM
Posted 10 March 2005 - 07:18 AM
Yes, exactly. I don't know how much the difference is in stops but there is a difference. How often do lens designers use acrylic instead of glass? The dome is just one more element and it doesn't make sense to skimp on it after spending $1000 on the lens behind it.
In regards to light transmission - hold your glass dome up to the sky and look thru, then do the same with an acrylic. It doesn't take a light meter to see the difference! Looks like 1/3 stop or more. Not so significant for digital, but shooting velvia I'll take all the light I can get!
Only once have I hit a dome hard enough that it would have damaged a glass part. It was acrylic though and it was ruined. I don't think there's ever been a time when I was better off having an acrylic dome except when I wrote the check. Wish the glass parts were lighter.
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Posted 10 March 2005 - 07:29 AM
??? ??? You were the one who recommended I go with Ike instead of that other brand... Hopefully you like what you recommend
I'm glad you mentioned that - I really believe that Ike offers a tremendous value. Further, by adding the 8" dome option, an even better value.
I was disappointed with the dome system that was recommended with the drebel, and curious about the optical correctness of the recommended combinations. As I stated before, however, it is unfair to judge the system based on one mistake.
Frankly, for a new uw photographer, Ikelite would still be one of my 1st recommendations. Especially now that they offer the big dome! Their service is the best in the industry, and their products are rock solid.
Every system has compromises, and I feel that the acylic dome is a compromise - and a reasonable one considering the cost of big glass. To argue that small acrylic is better than big glass, however, doesn't sit right with me. To argue that it is acceptable and provides a good value - I would agree with that!
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Posted 10 March 2005 - 08:29 AM
Posted 10 March 2005 - 10:14 AM
Is that what you think I've been saying? Please go back and re-read my posts.
To argue that small acrylic is better than big glass, however, doesn't sit right with me.
My arguement is that I don't believe you will be able to SEE a difference. And to justify spending $500 on a dome vs $200 on a difference I can not see does not make any sense.
Posted 10 March 2005 - 12:52 PM
I think everyone has a point.
I agree with Kasey. Ikelite certaily provides a great price/quality ratio.
I also completely agree with Detonate. I personally wouldn't pay what to me is Lotsof$$$ for some difference that I with my own eyes cannot see.
Being new to UW Digital photography, maybe there are finesses that I simply cannot fully appreciate yet. And sure, if I was as wealthy as some of the other posters on this site, and money was no object whatsoever, then I would go for the top $ gear, you know the stuff made of alumini..no lets make it titanium, glass and of course I would get a BLACK camera (because we have been told that you aren't really a photographer unless your camera is all black).
But, alas, I am just a poor IT troll who slaves with the puters all week for a meek little dry bread and water, just grateful to get to take my very own little camera in a watertight box onto the reef... and this being the case, my only option is just to [gasp!] focus on actually finding great compositions and subject matter, since I cannot seem to impress anyone with my gear alone. And, did I mention, I am a Girl after all, you know that species that just can't fully understand or fully appreciate anything more technical than a toaster. And if I do come across a bit frumppy, we'll that's probably just me suffering from PMS.
Posted 12 March 2005 - 01:36 AM
OK, hi folks. So Ike has an 8 inch dome port, but Ike says it's optically no better than the little itty-bitty Ike ports?
Based on all the previous threads where we've discussed dome port optics, wasn't the conclusion that
1/A larger dome would provide more margin for error in terms of nodal point
2/You still want nodal point in the right place for a given lens - and the Ikelite 8 inch doesn't have extension rings to allow this. So it's pretty much hit and miss whether your new expensive 8 inch dome is correctly positioned.
I haven't been stoked with the combination of the little Ike port and 17-40L I've tried in terms of optical performance esp corner sharpness. So I'd quite like to try the 8 inch dome - but if it's poorly positioned optically for this lens, I may be no better off.
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Posted 12 March 2005 - 02:30 AM
You have to distinguish between two basic dome problems causing image quality issues:
1. Improper dome setup
2. rectliner lenses focus on a flat surface. The dome's virtual image is curved.
Item 2 is much worse for rectlinear wideangle lenses. Fisheye lenses focus in a matter the virtual image is shaped (curved, closer edges). Therefore they perform much better behind dome ports in general. Getting a good corners performance with a fisheye in comparison to a wide rectlinear lens does not say anything about item 1.
There are two main issues causing corner performance decrease as stated earlier in this thread (see quote):
Basically a big dome in terms of big diameter doesn't help at all if the radius is the same. Assuming the full radius is actually used in both cases.
As item 2 is the worse one and visible with EVERY dome I would not blame your Ike dome too quickly.
In other words: your 17-40 lens offers maximum 77° FOV on a 10D. It might not help too much buying a dome with (almost?) 180° curvature. Only the centre of the dome would be used by the lens. Theoretically you could cut down the 8" dome to the required centre surface and you would end up with a piece of glass you already have right now?!
To determine this you could check your current dome and its position according to the lens.
Even if the dome is positioned absolutely correct you will experience soft corners with any wideangle (see above).
Posted 12 March 2005 - 03:03 AM
One question - do the different domes out there yield slightly different FOV with the same lenses? For example - a fisheye lens behind my superdome vs behind a 180 degree fisheye port. Does the FOV change slightly?
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Posted 12 March 2005 - 03:27 AM
If the curvature is smaller than the lens's FOV: the dome has to be placed closer and you loose some degrees of effective FOV.
A 180° Fisheye behind the superdome looses some minor degrees. Of course the FOV is still much bigger as the dome's angle of curvature but a bit smaller than the lens' topside FOV.
That's why Seacam Austria doesn't call it a fisheye Dome as many other manufactures would do it. They officially recommend the SuperDome für 14mm and above wideangles. But it's clear that many use the SuperDome successfully for fisheyes as well. Especially for split shots it is unbeatable.
As the SuperDome feature a really huge radius it's absolutely non critical to use it with a fisheye as many other manufactures do it in general with even smaller domes. Often it even provides better corner results than normal wideangles.
Posted 12 March 2005 - 07:58 AM
Eagerly awaiting James' report on the 8" dome to see if it improves, but Ike's website says that there's no improvement in quality.
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Paris: Paris Saint-Germain coach Carlo Ancelotti insists that it is vital for his team to come out as the winner of Group A after their match against Porto on Tuesday.
PSG currently sit second in their group, only one point behind the Portistas, presenting them with a great chance to switch spots for a better starting situation going into the knockout round of the competition.
"It is important to finish first because you can get a better draw in the [next] round," the Italian trainer explained to reporters.
"And it is also important to play a good game and win to prove that the team has quality. We focus on the meeting to finish in first place, and change our attitude on the field.
"We have the opportunity to play against a big club and we want to know how we can forget the defeat against Nice and regain confidence in our quality. This is why this [is an] important game, not for anything else."
Ancelotti also commented on the criticism focused on his side following some poor performances in Ligue 1.
"Critics are sometimes deserved," he said. "Everyone at the club is sorry because of our poor start to the season. When you build a new club, you may have some problems, but the championship is not over. And we will be very competitive."
And Ancelotti was quick to praise the club`s success in the Champions League so far, adding: "Our first goal of the season was to move to the last 16 of CL and it`s done and it is very important.
"We are the team that scored the most goals in the tournament, and also it is we who took the least.
"Our opponents were not very competitive, but teams like Dynamo Kiev had experience of this competition. The work we have done in this competition was good," he added.
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Releasing some 200 Hindi movies a year and with an audience in the billions, Mumbai's Bollywood film industry is an international phenomenon. The typical flick is a hyperbolic, three-hour singing-and-dancing fairy tale in which good always triumphs over evil, and while the over-the-top movies certainly have their detractors, their influence on global fashion, language, rituals, and aspirations cannot be denied.
Also revisited some of my favorite classics; Steamboat Willie (1928) by Walt Disney is certainly one of them. The cartoon is available at this YouTube link, and is still every bit as delightful as it was when I first saw it as a 1980s kid. The question: Which Bollywood song(s) does a merry Mickey remind you of? Your favorite tunes to whistle along to, perhaps?