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During my week in the Outer Banks, I braved rain and high water to visit the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills. Even on a do-nothing-and-relax vacation, as this one was supposed to be, I couldn't resist visiting something historical and museum-y.
This boulder and metal track in the ground mark the takeoff point of the Wright Brothers' Flyer, and the four smaller plaques in the distance mark where the first four successful flights landed on December 17th, 1903.
|First successful flight of the Wright Brothers
One hundred and twenty feet. That's how far Orville Wright got on his first successful powered flight, which the brothers were smart enough to capture on film. It is amazing to me that there is a photograph of this huge step forward in technology, this incredible achievement. And this all happened in 1903, which isn't really all that far away if you think about it. Not much more than a hundred years from their success in flight, we used a rocket-propelled sky-crane to gently lower an automobile-sized rover onto the surface of Mars.
I bring up the Mars Curiosity rover not only because it's awesome and on Mars, my favorite planet that I don't currently live on, but because we stayed up late on Sunday night, in the big rented house on the beach in Avon, and hooked up the TV to the internet to watch the live feed from NASA as they monitored Curiosity's descent to the surface.
Four of us, and a couple of sleepy weenie-dogs, settled in on the cushy sofas for the whole thing, from the interviews with NASA engineers to the triumphant cheers and tears of joy on the big screen when a safe landing was confirmed. More than once that night, as we watched the camera pan over the control room and the excited and nervous NASA folks speaking into their headsets, I was overwhelmed with a sense of awe and insignificance. Not only are we at a place in our evolution as a species that we can safely place sophisticated technology onto other planets, but it's become routine enough that it's not much more than a blip on the news. Sure, the nerds and space geeks of the world were huddled in front of their TVs and computers to watch it all unfold, but there's a bit of a "been there and done that" feeling from the news coverage, and that makes me both happy and sad.
I'm happy, because it means that awesome feats like this have become common enough not to make a big splash. Not only can we send stuff to Mars, or Jupiter, or to explore giant asteroids, but we do it all the time. We are an amazing damn species. But I'm sad, because when events are common, they stop being news, and people stop caring. When people stop caring, people forget why we're doing all of this in the first place and see it as a waste of money and resources.
But it's not a waste. No, it's not directly ending world hunger or fixing the economy, but space exploration has brought us so many advances in technology, and is worth every penny put into it. And, frankly, it's only pennies that are put into it. NASA's budget is a joke, and the joke keeps getting smaller. This comparison puts it into perspective:
I'm not trying to get all political here - I still don't have a vote in this country - but when you see how little NASA gets from the US budget, it's hard to understand the folks who are complaining that we're spending so much money to visit other planets for nothing. Especially when you see this:
Not that I'm bashing the Olympics (just NBC's dismal coverage and overuse of Ryan Goddamn Seacrest), but in the grand scheme of things, we get so much out of space exploration, and it's silly to argue against funding it. It's not just about rockets, minerals, and spectral analyses. It's about engineering, programming, and robotics, and dozens of other applications to medicine and nutrition and memory foam mattresses.
Three days after I watched Curiosity touch down gently on Mars to begin its mission of exploring the planet, I stood in the spot where we first took to the air in powered vehicles, and I whispered a thanks to the Wright brothers and all those who built on their work, for what they've made possible so far.


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I've read lots of reports lately that warn of the fact that IT pros, particularly CIOs, are going to be asked to become more business-centric in the future. This is a more pointed extension of the IT/business alignment strategies that used to be talked about all the time.
It looks like businesses are looking to make IT/business alignment happen by making it a career requirement for CIOs.
According to the press, businesses have new requirements for the CIO who "wants a seat at the executive table." I may be looking at this rather simplistically but if you want a CIO who is up on the business, can predict technical trends years ahead of time in order to drive that business, AND keep the infrastructure humming, that CIO should have more than a seat at the table. He should be leading the show.
In other words, you are requiring a person who (in most cases) has an in-depth, focused knowledge of tech to also develop a separate set of skills-one that includes product innovation and data interpretation. There doesn't seem to be an understanding that those are separate skills.
And even if a CIO can achieve all this, how many years will it be before he or she can get a tech initiative okayed by the CFO without question or without a panel consensus? I'm not sure it can happen. The idea that IT is a cost center and that IT pros are so infatuated with technology that they recommend solutions just because of the "cool factor" is very ingrained in upper management. Is it also the CIO's "duty" to sway that opinion? And what about the huge responsibility of keeping existing systems up and running? How can one person do all of this?
What do you think? Will CIOs be able to pull this feat off?
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Hi there, im a bit confused about the part called:
"Create a Place to Store the Images In Game"
where should i put these "private.. " stuff?
Troubleshooting this Tutorial
Sometimes, even though you try hard to understand the information in a tutorial, things don't work out quite like you want it to. This page is here to help you resolve any problems you might be having with the tutorial on Spritebatch Basics. The Common Mistakes section describes common problems that people have when doing the things in this tutorial, and how to resolve them. The Frequently Asked Questions section describes questions that people have that aren't related to mistakes, but rather, trying to understand the stuff better or exploring how it can be used.
If your problem or concern isn't addressed here, feel free to add a comment below, so that I know where you're having trouble. I like to keep these pages fairly clean, so I may remove comments that I felt like have been addressed. If I remove your comment and you don't feel like the problem has been fixed, repost the question and we'll take another look at it.
If a tutorial has a mistake in it, I will fix the mistake and reply to the comment with a brief explanation. However, after a couple of weeks I'll likely go back and remove the original comment as well as my reply, because, hopefully, the problem will have been fixed, and it won't be a concern any more.
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Hi there, im a bit confused about the part called:
where should i put these "private.. " stuff?
Unfold by Drizak (guest), 24 Jul 2011 01:39
The "private Texture2D …" lines get placed into the Game1.cs file just AFTER the lines:
public class Game1 : Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Game
… //«right here!
Unfold by AryuLimitless (guest), 29 Jul 2011 21:50
spriteBatch in XNA 3. could be used for 3D. spriteBatch.Begin(…SaveStateMode.SaveState …..). In XNA 4. parameter does not exit.
Unfold by ivan Boucek (guest), 11 Nov 2011 14:41
rbwhitaker 19 Nov 2011 16:14
I think that's discussed over in the 2D/3D Combined tutorial. Let me know if that doesn't do it for you.
Unfold by rbwhitaker, 19 Nov 2011 16:14
hai thar, when i create an image it still has that square around it and when i use it in the program the white square is shown around this image, unlike your arrow and other images.
Unfold by nupcake (guest), 21 Jan 2012 09:23
try: spriteBatch.Begin(SpriteSortMode.Deferred, BlendState.NonPremultiplied);
Unfold by psykoTRON (guest), 04 Mar 2013 21:00
I'm using XNA3 on C# 2008 Express and Windows XP. My spritebatch window has a cornflowerblue rectangle beneath the stars background sprite, as if the image is not deep enough to entirely cover the whole window, or the default window size is higher than 480 pixels. Is there a way of setting the size of this window to 800x480?
Unfold by Gammerz (guest), 21 Jan 2012 22:13
"We've put the earth sprite at 400, 300, which is the center of the screen "
First of all, you didn't put the earth sprite at 400, 300.
Unfold by Teake (guest), 29 Nov 2012 21:54
rbwhitaker 29 Nov 2012 22:06
It used to be! The default window size used to be 800x600. Now it's 800x480, which is the size of the Windows 7 Phone. So it's a resolution that works well on all intended targets for XNA. Honestly, I wish the default were 1280x720, since I've never paid too much attention to the Windows 7 Phone. I'm always having to change it bigger.
I've fixed this now, I think. (But I fully expect you to tell me if it's not!) :D
Unfold by rbwhitaker, 29 Nov 2012 22:06
Well, of course I won't let you down :) The code is fixed, but now the image doesn't correspond …
Unfold by Teake (guest), 29 Nov 2012 22:16
rbwhitaker 29 Nov 2012 22:21
I actually wondered about the image myself. I was going to double check it tonight when I don't have to do everything through my phone.
PLEASE keep reporting these small errors. You've been keeping me busy the last little bit with these small problems, but I agree completely; it makes a world of difference to the people going through these tutorials!
Unfold by rbwhitaker, 29 Nov 2012 22:21
Time to go to bed now, but tomorrow I'll probably give you some work to do ;-)
Unfold by Teake (guest), 29 Nov 2012 22:28
Elqno 29 Dec 2012 21:25
Hi RB,
First of all, let me thank you for such a nice website :)
Let me inform you that I have started reading your tutorial regarding XNA 4.0 and there were parts where you write that something has been already overview or explained, but taking in consideration that I have been reading the tutorials in order and not going to the links with more explanation about other topics, people might get a little bit lost, let me quote you some text from this topic:
"We already mentioned what spriteBatch.Begin() and spriteBatch.End() do", being honest I would suppose what are those methods' job, I would say that they start the drawing "session" and when you call the End function what ever was inside those two lines of code will be taken in consideration while drawing in the screen.
I would like to suggest you the use of some tooltip, those small clouds that appear near the mouse when it is hovering a specific word.
Hi, back again, and I've run into a wall (sorta). I want to remove a sprite at command (using a key) then replace it with a new one. how exactly do I tell the game to remove the sprite without crashing? I basically first just want the player to disappear, then the next step would be to replace it with a new one.
I can't use Texture Atlas' or Sprite Sheets because the game is a Top Down Shooter, and I'm unsure how a spritesheet would affect player rotation.
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On Sunday, May 24, 2015, the Long Beach Police Department's Traffic Section conducted a Motorcycle Safety Operation. During the five-hour operation, motor officers patrolled throughout the city looking for unsafe driving by motorcyclists as well as drivers who were operating vehicles unsafely around motorcycle riders. Officers took the following enforcement actions:
- Cited thirty-five (35) motorcyclists for unsafe driving and/or non DOT approved helmet
- Cited four (4) motorcyclists for not possessing a motorcycle license endorsement
- Conducted two (2) Standardized Field Sobriety Tests to motorcyclists
- Cited sixteen (16) drivers for unsafe driving
Motorcycle fatalities saw a phenomenal drop of 37% from 2008 to 2010, but then rose 23% by 2012. Operations like this are aimed at curbing any more increases in motorcycle deaths and sending the numbers back downward. Over the course of the past three years, motorcycle involved collisions have resulted in 15 fatal and approximately 277 injury crashes in the Long Breach.
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- Motorcyclists are allowed in HOV lanes unless prohibited by signage
Riders are urged to obtain training through the California Motorcyclist Safety Program. Information and training locations are available at www.CA-msp.org or 1-877 RIDE 411 (1-877-743-3411).
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David Kaufman
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David Kaufman was born in Fordon, Prussia, in 1833.
Along the way . . .
David Kaufman came to America, where he settled in San Francisco, in 1858.
He worked as a clothes renovator.
In 1858, David Kaufman heard about the Gold Rush in the Fraser River in Victoria, B.C.
He traveled North and worked as a tailor on Yates Street in Victoria.
In 1859, Hulda Harris, David's betrothed/childhood sweetheart, arrived in Victoria and they were soon married.
In 1869, the Kaufmans settled in Seattle, Washington, where they were joined by Hulda's mother, who came from Prussia.
Seattle, Washington
In Seattle, David Kaufman made his living as a tailor and a shoe and boots merchant.
His shop was located on the corner of Seventh and Marion Streets.
In 1873, David Kaufman purchased twelve acres of land between Main and Washington Streets and Twenty-fourth and Twenty-eighth Avenues for $200.
In 1908, David Kaufman still owned much of his original twelve acre purchase, which became some of the most valuable land in Seattle.
Kaufman also bought large tracts of land in the Green Lake district and Magnolia.
When the streetcar stop was built in Green Lake, it was called, "Kaufman Station."
In 1862, David Kaufman was elected to the first board of Congregation Emanu-El, a synagogue in Victoria, British Columbia, that he helped found.
In 1863, David Kaufman was elected to the Messenger position of the congregation, earning $10 a month for his service.
In 1869, when David and Hulda moved to Seattle, he helped found Congregation Ohaveth Sholem.
In 1891, David Kaufman brought a Sefer Torah from New York for Congregation Ohaveth Sholem.
In 1899, after Congregation Ohaveth Sholem ceased to exist, David Kaufman helped found Congregation De Hirsch and donated the Sefer Torah from Ohaveth Sholem to the new synagogue.
In 1859, David Kaufman married Hulda Harris.
Their daughter, Sara Kaufman (Rucker), was born in 1869, the first Jewish child born in Seattle.
In 1904, Kaufman built a house at 2765 Washington Street., where it remains to this day.
David Kaufman died in Seattle in 1912.
Hulda Kaufman passed away in 1906.
Sara Kaufman (David and Hulda's daughter) married Samuel Paschal Rucker in 1893.
In 1896, Samuel died of Typhoid fever, just 15 months after their son, Wally Rucker's birth.
Sara lived with her parents in the Washington Street home, inheriting it in 1912.
Wally graduated from Franklin High School in 1913.
Sara Kaufman Rucker lived a charitable life, active in Seattle's Jewish life and Congregation De Hirsch.
After World War II, Wally Rucker moved to California, where he founded the Glendale Golf and Country Club and worked for MGM.
In 1920, Sara Kaufman Rucker sold the house at 2765 Washington Street.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Overweight children who become overweight young adults appear to have an increased risk of developing asthma compared with children who don't carry extra pounds or whose weight normalizes as they grow, researchers reported.
In a study of more than 800 children and young adults, those who were overweight in elementary school and after high school were 2.4 times (P=0.017) more likely to have asthma compared with those who were normal weight from childhood through late teens.
"The effect was more pronounced among boys," said Minto Porter, MD, a fellow in allergy and immunology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, during her poster presentation at the annual American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology meeting here.
In her study, male subjects were 3.3 times (P=0.048) more likely to have asthma if they were overweight as children and as young adults. Girls had a 1.9-fold increased risk of having asthma (P=0.09), Porter said.
The results were consistent regardless of the presence or absence of atopy, Porter told MedPage Today.
She did note that children who are overweight as 6- to 8-year-olds and whose weight then normalized by the time they finished high school did not appear to have a statistically significant risk of developing asthma (P=0.73).
Similarly, children of normal weight in elementary school who then become overweight as teenagers do not appear to increase their risk of asthma (P=0.85), Porter explained.
"Males with a body mass index equal to or greater than the 85th percentile when they are 6 to 8 years of age show an increased rate of current asthma at ages 18 to 20," Porter said.
"We believe that predisposing obesity among the younger children may be needed to trigger asthma at a later age if those children do not subsequently lose weight," she added.
For their retrospective study, Porter and her colleagues examined medical records of children in the Detroit area in an attempt to determine if rising rates of obesity and asthma are associated.
"Many people believe that obesity precedes asthma," Porter remarked. "However, it is possible that asthma may limit one's ability to partake in physical activity, resulting in obesity."
To try to tease out a possible causal relationship, the research team interrogated the Detroit-area birth cohort of children of pregnant women enrolled in a local health maintenance organization.
The 815 children in the study were born between April 1987 and August 1989. The mothers underwent a prenatal interview and then were contacted by telephone annually until the child's sixth birthday.
Between ages 6 and 8, the children visited clinics, were interviewed by clinicians, and had medical histories taken. Between ages 18 to 20, interviews were repeated along with the subjects' medical history; the other group also submitted to a blood draw.
About half the group -- 424 individuals -- completed both the early testing and the examination a decade later.
"The message in this study is relatively simple: Don't over-feed kids" said William Schoenwetter, MD, an allergy specialist at Brainerd Medical Center, Minneapolis. "If you don't over-feed children we are going to have less asthma."
Schoenwetter told MedPage Today that the researchers were fortunate to have access to the study records and that many of the participants were available for the follow-up.
Among the findings:
- Of the 424 individuals who completed the study, eight were considered underweight at the initial examination, 323 were normal weight, 62 were overweight, and 31 were obese.
- Sixteen (7.1%) of 226 individuals who were normal weight at the beginning of the study and normal weight at the end developed asthma.
- Five (6%) of the 84 individuals who were normal weight at baseline but overweight as adults developed asthma.
- Just one (5.6%) of 17 individuals who were overweight as children but normal weight as young adults developed asthma.
- Twelve (16.5%) of those who were overweight as a child and still overweight as a young adult developed asthma.
Porter concluded that before a conclusive link between overweight status and asthma can be determined additional studies are needed, especially studies that include gender data as well as information about weight.
Porter and Schoenwetter had no disclosures.
- Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco and Dorothy Caputo, MA, RN, BC-ADM, CDE, Nurse Planner
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The dash gauges (speedometer, tachometer, temperature and gas) in my van have suddenly started going crazy crazy. I have owned it for two years and it had happened once or twice in that time. They would all "top out" and then quickly return to normal. I did not give it much thought after that. Recently they have started doing it constantly but now they will "stick" in different positions (i.E. 0, 40 or 120+ mph gas full, empty or half etc.) And they continue to bounce around. Usually the tachometer and speedometer together and the temperature and fuel together, sometimes all four. Can you please give me some indication where to start or am I looking at a more serious problem that I should not be doing myself?
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I can officially call myself a certified Bikram Yoga teacher! I got my certificate on Saturday 27th June (after a very long ceremony). Then me and my closest friends went out for dinner and I was in bed by 10pm. I was absolutely exhausted. The whole 9 weeks was an amazing experience but the lack of sleep finally caught up with me. Next day myself, Liz and Lulu travelled to San Diego. I felt so weak. I must have gone for a wee about 15 times before we left. I couldn't stop peeing and I felt shaky. Maybe it was all the water retention letting go? However, we made it to our little apartment (one bed, a kitchenette and toilet). We stayed in the centre of San Diego and it was a perfect location for us to get to the 3 studios we were teaching at.
My first class was at 6am. I got through it and surprised myself with how much dialogue I knew. It was a bit scary but I didn't really have time to get anxious as it was so early. I taught 6 classes in 4 days and by my third class I was hooked. The first two classes were ok, but the third one felt amazing and I could see people were starting to respond to what I was asking them to do. This yoga is so powerful and I now know how important it is for the teacher to maintain the energy. It makes people work harder and feel better.
I'm now sat in a hotel room near LAX. I've come full circle. I've said goodbye to my friends and I'm now waiting for my wonderful boyfriend to get here so we can have a holiday. I think that was the hardest thing to deal with whilst on training – missing people from home. My final message goes out to my amazing family and friends. Being away from home makes you realise what is important. I can't wait to come home and settle back in to my lovely life. My only wish is that we can all take class together. That way, we can all live until we're 120.
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Were the United States any other country, its bonds would have long ago been downgraded to junk.
The national debt is careening out of control, and the underlying economy appears unable to support the taxes necessary to stabilize the amount owed. The political class has sunk into tragic dysfunction, incapable of civil discourse or creative thinking to address these problems.
In 2007, the last full year before the financial crisis, the federal deficit was only $161 billion but since, spending on health care, social security and other entitlements have exploded—the annual budget gap has exceeded $1 trillion for five years.
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1/8 teaspoon salt
1-2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 Tablespoon powdered milk
cinnamon (optional)
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Mix in plastic baggy. Add cinnamon to taste and desired amount of flax seed if using. If using the ground flax seed store in the fridge so it doesn't go rancid.
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The Story-
Anna's village defeated the evil Kendra and her dark elves, but now they are on constant alert, wary of anyone coming through the Bifrost gate. It is decided that Anna and her friends must travel to Vanaheim, home of the Vanir, beings of magic, in hopes of discovering a way to protect their village.
But when they reach their destination, Kendra is already there and the Vanir are prisoners. Kendra gives the children a horrible choice, enter the deadly catacombs and bring her back their treasures or die. With no other options, the children go where no one but dwarves have gone before.
My Thoughts-
I really love these books. Maybe because I'm from the US, I haven't been taught a lot of Norse mythology, but with the movie character Thor so popular, now I can get a glimpse at the history. Anna is a wonderful character who is smart and witty. She leads her group with determination and is able to keep them going. Really though, it is the entire group together that works well. They each have their skills and are able to overcome the obstacles of the catacombs together. One of my favorites is Wilburh, he is learning what magic is all about, but because he doesn't understand it on a basic level, he believes it is failing him. This story is as much Anna's story as Wilburh's, as he struggles, learns and grows.
I enjoyed the catacombs and the obstacles faced. I always think books are fun that involve games or puzzles that the characters have to solve. Plus, it takes all of the characters to think of a way to get out of their deal with Kendra. I can't wait for the next book. 4 stars!


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While I firmly believe in thinking critically about the entertainment I enjoy, sometimes I just want to settle in, safely turn my brain off, and enjoy a reality TV show. That's especially true this December, when I need more of a a break from reality than usual. While there is no Santas in the Barn this year—?—there are four shows that I've been relying on this month for some escape.
Some of them are infused with holiday spirit, but all are warm, wonderful, and positive, and offer an hour or two of escape every week.
The Great Christmas Light Fight (ABC, Mondays at 8). This is the fourth year of this holiday tradition, which consists of one-off episodes featuring several families' stories and Christmas light displays. Though there is $50,000 at stake in every episode, that's beside the point. I'm in awe of the creativity, and on the season premiere, was also tearing up on more than one occasion.
Chopped Junior (Food Network, Tuesdays at 8). The competition is no Project Runway Junior, which will debut three days before Christmas, especially because it seems like they're a little easier on the kids than the adults here. But the kids are still impressively talented and charming, and they help break Chopped out of its formula a little. Mostly it's wonderful because the show celebrates the kids for who they are—junior chefs and individuals with diverse interests and backgrounds.
Team Ninja Warrior: College Madness (Esquire Network, Tuesdays at 8). This spin-off of a spin-off has rival colleges face off against each other. One member from each team runs the course simultaneously, making for thrilling competition, but still with camaraderie—among teammates, of course, but also clear respect between rivals. The course is still insanely challenging, but Team Ninja Warrior is a little more forgiving (they can touch the water without being eliminated), and each team basically gets two chances to make it through. There have been some absolutely insane runs so far, and it's just a pleasure to watch younger people attempt and succeed this insane course—especially those who've long dreamed of being on the course but haven't made it to the big summer show.
The Great American Baking Show (ABC, Thursdays at 9). Okay, yes, it's not The Great British Bake-Off, but this second season of ABC's version is the next-best thing: a talented group of American contestants who are supportive of each other; witty hosts, Nia Vardalos and Ian Gomez, who are more comfortable and relaxed; and the always-flawless Mary Berry. It's full of life and warmth, unlike those stale baking competitions on Food Network. It's the most quiet and relaxed competition imaginable, and its only weakness is how it makes me crave sugar, floury, and buttery things.


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Israel is the setting for thousands of years of biblical history. This is the place where past, present, and future intersect. In addition to visiting the main biblical and historical sites, Covenant Journey also includes modern Israel with expert speakers in government, national security, military, the Middle East, education, business and technology.
Although the itinerary is subject to change, each tour usually includes the following sites:
1. The Galilee and Tiberius Region
2. Northern Israel
3. The Judean Desert
4. Jerusalem
CLIMATE AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: During a typical Covenant Journey 10-day tour with 8 to 9 days in Israel, the group will walk on average a total of 35 to 50 miles, go up and down many steps, and, depending on the time of the year, experience weather ranging from a winter cold to a summer heat between 70 to 110 degrees. The walking and weather vary from day to day. An air conditioned luxury bus provides ground transportation to the various locations. Participants are expected to have the physical capacity to keep up with the group.


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Tag Archives: 50 Best Game Series
Sidewords - unique take on the word game, from Milkbag Games
The fine folks at Milkbag games have released Sidewords. A fun little diversion of a word game that is the devil child of crosswords and scrabble. For each level in the game the grid must be completed to win the level — this means that each letter at the top and side must be used. And not just the top or side, but each word must be made up of letters from the top and side to create a grid. It's a pain, but in the right kind of way. Even the simplest of the levels can be a head scratcher until you get used to the game. Well worth the $3 as a diversion while we wait for Milkbag to finally release Snow Siege.
Posted July 20, 2017 by Jeff Scott
Zap Zap Kindergarten Math
[Sponsored] Zap Zap Kindergarten Math will give your kids a pre-school math boost on mobile
We'd like to thank our sponsor for this week, Zap Zap Kindergarten Math.
It's not always easy to tear your kids away from their tablets and make them do something edifying. Thankfully, Zap Zap Kindergarten Math relieves you of this task by turning mathematics into a fun touchscreen video game. Win win!
Aimed at children 3-6 years old, the app makes math fun by 'gamifying' it, turning simple mathematics problems into little challenges so that your pre-schooler can learn and play at the same time.
There are more than two dozen mini-games, split across three categories: Numbers, Shapes and Measurements, and Add and Subtract. According to the developer the difficulty of these puzzles is adaptive too, so kids of any ability can be both encouraged and challenged.
Hit the more link to read on or you can grab Zap Zap Kindergarten Math from Google Play or the App Store right now.
Posted July 20, 2017 by Jeff Scott
Mini DAYZ - Survival Game
Mini Dayz - out now and as brutal as the original
Mini Dayz has launched and it's a pixelated 2.5D open world that's as brutal as the desktop version. In this game, the player is dumped on shore with nothing. They must scavenge around for food, water, and weapons while avoiding attack. It's the kind of game where the goal is to stay alive as long as possible. But that will never be very long. It's oddly free and seems to only have an ad on the main screen — for now.
Posted July 5, 2017 by Jeff Scott
The Little Acre
Point and click adventure The Little Acre charms
Pewter Games has brought their charming point and click adventure The Little Acre to iOS. It's an amazingly beautiful animated adventure set in a sort of hybrid magical / alien world. A great all ages adventure and very fun.
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TSHWANE Metro Police head Steven Ngobeni and the Municipal leaders have agreed to go their separate ways following a turbulent working relationship.
Mayor Solly Msimanga announced the separation on Tuesday following a special council sitting.
"This agreement was reached by the City Manager, in consultation with the Executive Mayor, following the irretrievable breakdown in the relationship between Ngobeni and the City of Tshwane. In view of this and to avoid further protracting the process the Executive Mayor, City Manager and Police Chief agreed that it was in the best interests of the City and the leadership that he depart now to prevent any further damage to our law enforcement agency," Msimanga said.
The relationship amongst the three has been very volatile with the parties accusing each other of failing to carry out their duties. Msimanga accused Ngobeni of getting orders from Luthuli House, the ANC'S headquarters in Johannesburg, when he refused to carry out an instruction to remove unruly ANC members during the State of the City Address.
Ngobeni said officers were not allowed to enter council chambers if life and property are not threatened.
He accused the mayor and city manager of wanting to push him out because he served under the previous administration.
Msimanga said to avoid the vacuum that may occur in the Metro Police department which will negatively affect the administration, they would look at filling the position as soon as possible.
"It is of utmost importance that an Acting Chief of Police be appointed until such time the vacancy has been filled to ensure that necessary administration of the Municipality and the Metro Police department continues and that the people of Tshwane and the City's property are properly protected and that law and order is maintained in our City," he said.
Ngobeni's deputy Jenny Malan would fill the position in an acting capacity until a replacement has been appointed.
"Consequently we are pleased that Council approved the appointment of the Deputy Chief, Ms Jenny Malan, as the Acting Chief of Police on a month-to-month basis in accordance with the Municipal Systems Act," said Msimanga.
"It is common cause that when there is a change in leadership there will be changes in the City for the purposes of stabilising the administration and as such we would like to assure our residents that keeping them and their property safe is still at the apex of our agenda and that the departure of the Police Chief is in the best interests of stabilising the City so we may provide better services to all our people," Msimanga said


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In case you haven't heard: Bag Balm is the gardener's friend. It saves hands from the roughing up they get when working the soil. Must have smooth hands for sewing and knitting you know!
I just received this pattern in the mail yesterday and had planned to sew it up this week in a wind blocking technical fabric but temperatures are going to be in the 70's and 80's for most of the week.
I'll have to cut another pair of overalls instead. My new brown ones don't show dirt very much but they will need washing soon. Here's how they look after a day in the dirt: not too bad. You just can't beat good quality fabric, that's my thoughts on the matter 🙂
The overalls got a good workout yesterday. It was a wonderful day. First, Husband worked just a few hours in the early morning and when he came in we took the dog with us to the Rose Society's Education Day at a local nursery.
The meeting was incredibly informative and just as I suspected: our area is overrun with dying roses that carry the incurable Rose Rosetta virus. Here's some more pictures at Fine Gardening
Here's a wild rose in our neighborhood field that has the disease but is still growing and spreading the mites that carry the virus. The diseased branch is red, while a healthy branch on the same bush is in the background
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The virus was introduced originally to kill off the wild roses that can take over whole fields. That was done about 27 years ago and now it's killing off domesticated roses in wide swathes across the country.
It is potentially devastating for the rose industry but only just now are there studies being done to see what cures might be developed. Turns out that our little local Rose Society is full of incredibly knowledgeable folks and the Society provided the seed money for the first year of such a study, YAY for them! Dr Mark Windham is conducting the investigation. I do hope a prevention or cure can be found.
I have had to remove one whole plant last year when this virus continually sent up shoots from it's root stock that were afflicted with the disease. The plant itself looked OK but one tiny mite, blown on the winds, can carry the disease to all the other roses. Another of the same species is exhibiting this disease in just one area and I'll keep pruning those branches and hope that it doesn't spread to the other roses. Yesterday I learned that if I get all the roots out of the hole from where the infected rose was removed I can plant another rose in that space. That was not the thinking last year. And I learned that I could just continuously prune off the branches that show this disease and perhaps the plant will survive.
Roses are a lot of work and even the disease resistant "Knock-Out Roses" are not as resistant as they have been touted to be. And I had just redone the front landscaping in 2011 with 13 roses. Ahhhhh, what have I done?
I had hoped to prune down hard all the roses with Husband's help but the advice from the Rose Society's expert is to wait until the new growth is 3 to 4″ long. Mine is only just over an inch right now. So we'll wait a week or so to prune. Pruning is not my forte but I do try to do things properly so I'll study up on it. It's an annual ritual: re-reading rose pruning techniques.
So now: on to the vegetable garden.
Why do I grow the garden? Simple economics: the more food I grow and put up, the less money is needed to run the house, and the more money is available to pay employee salaries over the winter time, our slow season. I'll bet I only went to the grocery store 4 times this past winter. And so I work, hard.
In the afternoon we planted peas, spinach, and lettuce.
The peas will grow up a 4 foot wire fence and shade the spinach and lettuce behind it. They will only get direct sun in the mornings.
This row held tomatoes last year and being the closest to the creek and the wettest part of the garden grounds, proved to be a hotbed of the anthracnose fungi, Colletotrichum coccodes. WARNING: The following photos are not for the faint of heart: My homegrown Anthracnose Colletotrichum coccodes I did a really good job of letting it thrive! Duh.
Boy, that decimated the 'maters! I had overplanted so I still got a harvest that kept me quite busy. I pulled the most infected plants and doused the ground with vinegar and water but it didn't really seem to do much. I still had wet spots even though I didn't allow any more filaments to form. Perhaps the wet spots were a different form of tomato malady. There are so many wilts and fungus that beset tomatoes!
This year I will plant, water only on the ground, lay down a ground cover, prune all but the growing tip and stake the tomatoes. Labor intensive but with this kind of a fungi in the ground I need to provide prophylactic measures.
I will also cover the ground where the peas, lettuce and spinach are going to grow to keep this fungi off their leaves. I'm not so sure I'll be able to do as much canning and freezing as I did last year.
We also pulled all the collards and I cooked up a big pot this morning, some of which will go into the freezer.
using this recipe from Men's Health. It was different than the way I usually do them but quite good. I used a packet of country ham, I just couldn't go without the ham flavoring.
when I went out to the garden to get the shot of the now dirty overalls I found this:
Who ate one of the cabbages last night? Some animal with very sharp, tiny teeth and a big wide bite. I'll just bet that opossum who checks in on us got hungry for a sweet cabbage dinner! I can't blame the poor critter. And raccoons eat cabbage, too. So now, I've got to figure out how to protect the cabbages from hungry omnivores. One article suggests planting a critter garden. Oh no! That's more than I can even think about. Don't know exactly what I'll do about this. Any suggestions?
With all this garden work I'm facing I would like to applaud this little pot that needed nothing from me all winter: The Italian flat leafed and the triple curly parsley managed to thrive all on their own
When the dog and I went out to the field to get the wild rose shots we crossed over to Cane Creek and Gaely investigated an animal trail down by the water
and did her usual trick of getting a drink of water while wading
The field was full of field pansies AKA Johnny Jump-Ups. From the leaves I'd say they are Viola Bi-Color
I do miss living up on the mountain where wild diversity was so much richer than here in this settled, cultivated valley. But I take pleasure in the wilds where ever I can.


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The Bachelor: Switzerland Never Wanted to Be Part of This
And then there were two, ladies. And then there were two.
Centuries of Swiss conflict neutrality, shot to garbage! The Bachelor crew--what's left of it--hit the Alps for a whirlwind vacation filled with romance and rejection.
Before we get to this week's awards, a few thoughts, since things are actually getting serious. One: is there anyone left watching this show who doesn't think Courtney's going to win? Every time someone says boo against her, Ben just shuts down and starts daydreaming about how to layer his next look.
Two (related): Flajnik, your clothes are out of control at this point. Ben wore nothing this episode that convinced me you'd ever be able to leave the house on time if you were married to him. (But honey, what if I put this on top of that?)
Three: let me save you the suspense. Everybody said yes to the fantasy suite. Now let's get on with it.
Most annoying date: Nicki's cliff-top adventure
Purely because it reminded me of the credit card commercial where the girl's all, "Me? A diamond? No way dude, I just want to climb rocks. How laid-back am I?"
Worst transition: Ben, when presenting Nicki with the fantasy suite invitation
"I love our conversations, but I have something for you." This would be an automatic "check, please" if Nicki didn't have Sonoma Syndrome (a condition in which you become attracted to Ben Flajnik after being held captive by him and Chris Harrison for an extended period of time).
Biggest health hazard: romantic seating situations
I'm not saying you guys have to get to know each other in a hospital bed, but a little support wouldn't hurt anyone's back. Everyone's always easing themselves down onto one elaborate pillow pile or another. It's bad for the spine, ladies, and you haven't all exactly been good about sturdy bras lately, so let's not play around.
"I've had it up to here" award: extreme-date metaphors
I can't listen to one more of these. Let's get them all out right now: Relationships have peaks and valleys, sometimes you just have to leap, sometimes you have to fall, sometimes you have to climb, sometimes you have to COME TOGETHER to KEEP GOING even if YOU'RE SCARED. Wonderful. I'm glad flinging your body into a ravine has imbued you with some clarity on love, Lindzi, but you know what else does the trick? Having brunch with your friend and learning from each other's hilariously imperfect dating experiences. You don't have to wear a safety harness, and there are often fries.
Most valiant escape attempt: Ben's bowtie
This bowtie wishes it had teeny hands to cover its ears and eyes. It does not, so it tries as hard as it can to break right. We salute you, little bowtie.
Best act-two: Courtney
I don't care for the reborn Courtney and her purred apologies. But I'm giving her points for managing to seem terrifying even while pretending to be nice.
Worst attempt at comfort: Ashley
That's right: Ashley! Let's take a quick diversion from Ben etc. to touch on the promo segment for Emily Maynard's season of Bachelorette. Emily, Ashley Hebert and Ali Fedotowsky went to a special screening of Titanic 3-D, and Ashley said: "The way Jack looks at Rose is the way JP looks at me. I really want that for Emily." Really, you should call your friends today and thank them for having never said that to you.
Saddest pawn: Kacie B.
Poor Kacie B. She shows up under the auspices of wanting "an explanation" from Ben. Yes, if I were in her shoes, I'd be thinking: you know, I didn't feel quite sufficiently rejected last time--I'd like to be dumped more specifically, and I'd like to fly ten hours to get there. Let's be real: Kacie has been brought back to play ghost of dating future, to try to convince Ben that Courtney is bad news. How does she do?
Best nonverbal indication of "I really want you out of here, right now": Ben
There's your answer. Told you. The man has no time for Courtney warnings.
We're in the home stretch! Someone--anyone--convince me that Ben won't pick Courtney. And what kind of drama do you expect from The Women Tell All next week? Seems like Courtney will be in attendance--usually, top two women aren't. More pot stirring ahead, methinks...
More Bachelor madness...
Fact: Most Everyone On Reality TV's a Hot Mess. But Let's Talk About The Stars We Actually Like For a Change!
[The Bachelor: Dads Get Mad And Cowgirls Have the Last Laugh
The Bachelor: OMG, I Just Figured Out Who Courtney Sounds EXACTLY Like (And Other Assorted Craziness From Tonight's Episode)


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Abstract and Applied Analysis
Volume 2014, Article ID 785072, 8 pages
Target Image Matching Algorithm Based on Binocular CCD Ranging
1School of Information Technology, Jilin Agriculture University, Changchun 130118, China
2Informatization Center, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
3School of Optoelectronic Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, China
4College of Computer Science and Engineering, Changchun University of Technology, Changchun 130012, China
Received 18 April 2014; Accepted 28 June 2014; Published 16 July 2014
Academic Editor: Fuding Xie
Copyright © 2014 Dongming Li et al. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
This paper proposed target image in a subpixel level matching algorithm for binocular CCD ranging, which is based on the principle of binocular CCD ranging. In the paper, firstly, we introduced the ranging principle of the binocular ranging system and deduced a binocular parallax formula. Secondly, we deduced the algorithm which was named improved cross-correlation matching algorithm and cubic surface fitting algorithm for target images matched, and it could achieve a subpixel level matching for binocular CCD ranging images. Lastly, through experiment we have analyzed and verified the actual CCD ranging images, then analyzed the errors of the experimental results and corrected the formula of calculating system errors. Experimental results showed that the actual measurement accuracy of a target within 3 km was higher than 0.52%, which meet the accuracy requirements of the high precision binocular ranging.


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The wares that come out of Greenbridge Pottery, in Dayton, are known around the world. Even in Saudi Arabia, a princess has a set of dishes made by Becky Moy, shop owner.
"Our motto is to spread peace, love and pottery around the world," Moy said.
For three decades, that's what Moy and her crew at the shop, a former barn, have been doing. On Saturday, Aug. 2, Greenbridge had an open house to celebrate the shop's 30th anniversary.
Customers old and new filled the shop to browse the galleries of stoneware and watch a slide show about the history of the store and studio. Moy said visitors were ready and waiting when Greenbridge opened.
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So, here we are in Ticknall, close to Calke Abbey in Derbyshire. We're in an enormous property courtesy of the National Trust, and the reason it's so large is that this is THE family holiday, where we've attempted to pull in as many of us as possible over the next seven days.
The grand plan of 'everyone together for all seven days' was somewhat scuppered, as after we'd booked it, as in reality, most commented that they couldn't make it for the whole of the duration. Still, it's good, at least, to get everyone under the same roof, at approximately the same time!
We had a good journey here – it only took just over the hour, but the frustrating part was the final half mile. As is the case with most NT properties, they tend to be off the beaten track – literally! The map directions said: 'after three-quarters of a mile, turn right onto a farm-track'. I'm glad we didn't, as the distance was somewhat optimistic! There was a farm-track, but no farm HOUSE – clearly a disadvantage. Luckily for us there was an inhabited farm opposite, so we pulled in for directions. Ann knocked on the door, but it took ages for anyone to answer. In the meantime, we were 'greeted' by the traditional sheep-dogs and the not-so-traditional mutant chickens! Three of the largest beasties I've ever seen in my life! I'm sure if this had been a seaside resort, they'd be offering rides on them!!!
Success!, we just needed to drive a little further down the road. Sure enough, another half-mile later, there was the farm-track...and there was the farmhouse.
Once inside, we realised how large the place was. Massive! Seven bedrooms, and more room than you could shake a sheep-dog at! More importantly, there was a sophisticated heating system so we probably won't need to demonstrate our fire-lighting skills.
Another feature of NT properties is that they seem to source the smallest TVs for their properties – and in the lounge the size of this one, it just looked stupid. Still, maybe we're not here to watch TV! Another feature is that data and mobile signals are a rarity – hardly their fault, but amazing, how I've come to rely on them over the years, when we're on holiday – 1 to 2 bars on the phone and only GPRS data speeds. Still, maybe I'm not here to do work!
After a thorough exploration of the property, we settled down to scrambled egg on toast and with our binoculars, watch a bit of TV.
As we prepared for bed, we noticed that the mobile signal had dropped to zero, although I was still getting emails – strange! Stranger that Ann was able to use her mobile in the garden
Another day tomorrow – a bit of shopping, explore the local area – and build a phone mast!!!!
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Thursday, May 26, 2011
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Respiratory System. Respiration. Ventilation : Movement of air into and out of lungs External respiration : Gas exchange between air in lungs and blood Transport of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood Internal respiration : Gas exchange between the blood and tissues.
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External nose
Nasal cavity
Passageway for air
Cleans the air
Humidifies, warms air
Along with paranasal sinuses are resonating chambers for speech
Common opening for digestive and respiratory systems
Three regions
LaryngopharynxNose and Pharynx
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Basic Chest X-Ray Interpretation
Deb Updegraff, C.N.S., PICU
X-rays- describe radiation which is part of the
spectrum which includes visible light, gamma rays and cosmic radiation.
Unlike visible light, radiation passes through stuff.
When you shine a beam of X-Ray at a person
and put a film on the other side of them a shadow is produced of the inside of their body.
Different tissues in our body absorb X-rays at different extents:
PA- the x-rays penetrate through the back of the patient on to the film
AP-the x-rays penetrate through the front of the patient on to the film.
All x-rays in the PICU are portable and are AP view
for tenting
free air
abnormal elevation
(the right hemidiaphram is usually slightly higher than
the left)
Remember: AP views make heart appear larger than it actually is.
Margins should
be sharp
Moves from alveoli into blood. Blood is almost completely saturated with oxygen when it leaves the capillary
P02 in blood decreases because of mixing with deoxygenated blood
Oxygen moves from tissue capillaries into the tissues
Carbon dioxide
Moves from tissues into tissue capillaries
Moves from pulmonary capillaries into the alveoliOxygen and Carbon Dioxide Diffusion Gradients
Respiration can be voluntarily controlled and modified by emotions
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Chicken and egg story
If you do not provide public transport, funded by already collected taxes or government borrowing, who is willing to desert other form of transportation, often the only viable form? Do you expect people to use sardine express, ultra-infrequent bus service or walk?
These pundits are wise to take a flight to other world cities to study how much they spent on their infrastructure developments as opposed to those in Australia. Over 30 years, there was hardly any advancement in infrastructure spending or development; it was more of the same, just to get-by, since the displacement of the horse drawn buggy days. Successive governments lack vision, courage, conviction and innovation.
How many high speed train service have you seen in Australia? In the 21st century, Australia still has no uniform gauge train service allowing goods to be transported from Cairns to Perth or from Darwin to Brisbane. How many Australia city has introduced rapid transport system?
No wonder people prefer to use their cars to look after themselves when the governing body has abdicated their responsibility. And no wonder the only option Australian pundits can offer is another form of tax as taxation is the most durable 'innovative' industry in Australia. And also the easiest way out - any fool can just put up tax.
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- Mark said...
Leon, I agree that governments don't have the guts to forward planning, but I'm not sure having no taxes is the full solution.
I have travelled in Chile and Peru recently for work and found that how they get by in the smaller cities, is using variations on a theme.
In Antofagasta, northern Chile, they have cars that function as a hail and ride bus (called colectivos), with a fixed fee for a loop of a predetermined route, drop off and pickup is a simple matter of hailing prior to a set of lights or asking to be dropped off at a particular location on the route. It does require passengers not to be too precious about personal space, but that's cultural, and culture is a changeable thing.
In Arequipa, southern Peru, they have small Hyundai Getz sized vehicles (they call Ticos), that can take 3 passengers and a roofrack, they run like taxis, but are very cheap to hire whether you share and ride or not. 60% of all vehicles on the road in Arequipa are one of these vehicles.
I wonder if they could of put the money for tunnels towards making the bus network a set of concentric circle routes with shuttle routes on spokes, make them maximum of 10 minute frequency, no timetables, just route maps.
Use electric vehicles in the city for the Ticos, diesel or small engine turbo petrol vehicle for colectivos in the inner city, and buses everywhere else overlapping with the cars.
Surely the taxes from tico and colectivo licences and congestion charges in the CBD if required be able to sustain the initial loses on setting up the bus network.
What are your thoughts?
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I've suddenly come to realise just how many brain fart moments I actually have. Like how many times I walk into a room and have no clue why I'm there...
Or getting halfway through a conversation and have no idea what I'm talking about.
Here's an example... I went shopping the other day, I only had to pick up 3 things... I could remember 2, but not the third. I rang home and asked, and seriously by the time I had gotten off the phone I'd forgotten what it was again. I wasn't game to ring up and ask again as my family would never have let me live it down.
I thought there was something wrong with me and went to the Dr... but apparently it's just I'me getting old, and I need to suck it up. Which is weird, as I don't feel old (on most days━on other days I feel downright ancient).
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Discussion in 'Android Devices' started by Dramarenko, Nov 7, 2010.
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Thanks! I've a 3G plan for my netbook with a 3G USB modem. I've a Android Tablet with 3G. Can i open the 3G configuracion , set my preferences and connect it? without a sim card?
T-Mobile USA uses the AWS 1700/2100 mhz 3G frequencies which are not compatible with many devices. A device would have to have both frequencies to work because one is used for upload and one is used for download. As of right now, the only tablet that will be coming out that is compatible is the Samsung Galaxy Tab sold by T-Mobile USA.
If you're with T-Mobile in a European country, A European version of the Galaxy Tablet and most of the other alternative tablets should work with your service provider.
Hi, I live in Chile. I'm using Movistar 3G service. This is 3g usb modem with a simcard inside.
I need a 3G tablet with a sim card slot?
The Viewsonic Viewpad is expensive. About US$680. I need to buy 10. What about the Cherry Mobile Superion price? any other Tablet with android and sim card slot? please post models. )
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While recent market turmoil may have sparked a rate-hike trend among emerging market central banks, one Asian economy could buck the trend and stay pat for the rest of the year.
Despite the ringgit hovering near a four-year low as a result of the ongoing selloff in emerging markets, Bank Negara Malaysia left its overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 3 percent for a 16th straight meeting on Wednesday. The decision stands in stark contrast to Turkey's shocking 425 basis point rate rise, South Africa's 50 basis point increase and India's surprise 25 basis point hike.
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Ender's Game
Kaizar and I finish our ice cream cones as we make our way towards the Castro District in San Francisco. It is one of those perfect contradictions of a San Francisco day. The sky is a beautiful sunny blue, but the cold wind doesn't seem to care.
I always thought of San Francisco as a boisterous, cosmopolitan city. But today it seems strangely quiet. Though the Castro is busy, other neighborhoods seem devoid of people. The sidewalks are missing Delhi's pan-wallahs and vegetable sellers. Motorcyclists don't jockey for space where sidewalks should be. And no one is calling out that they will pick up your recycling or trash.
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Ahh, the mundane tasks of moving.
I'm vacating my New Delhi flat, and I have a few items for sale. I live in the Arjun Nagar / Safdarjung Enclave / Green Park area. Easily accessible from main roads.
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Boric Bupinder
Probably out of sheer laziness, I failed to explore the Boric acid option. Apparently, boric acid is a nontoxic way to kill roaches. You spread the powder around, and when the roaches take their midnight stroll, the acid does its work.
Instead, I took to surprise ambushes. I'd fling open a cabinet door, sweep the roaches onto the floor, and stomp on them. But eventually, I made a startling discovery — I didn't have to worry about cleanup.
If I stepped away for five or ten minutes, a swarm of ants would emerge from the same cabinets and take the dead roaches away.
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(HIV) Positive
A large room has been rented at the Constitution Club. A banner has been placed on the wall. Everyone seems a bit excited and energized.
Like most conferences, there is a certain pacing. The morning brings its slow gatherings and takings-of-seats. But by mid-day, old friends are reuniting, and battle-tested colleagues are saying hello.
It is a meeting of a national coalition to pass an HIV/AIDS law. There are NGO staff here. There are advocates from the Lawyer's Collective. And there are many people from HIV Positive networks — Indians with HIV who have turned their life challenges into a source of energy and purpose.
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In a 4-3 decision, the justices said the state's ban on same-sex marriage violates the "fundamental constitutional right to form a family relationship." The ruling is likely to flood county courthouses with applications from couples newly eligible to marry when the decision takes effect in 30 days.
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Wed, 28 February 2007
The show notes:
A conversation
Computer-generated Talking Animals
Alexander: The Final Cut
Letter from Chris
Atheist Godfather
Religious Moron of the Week
- Gregg DedrickRupert McClanahan's Indestructible Bastards
-Michael MalloyAnother Call from Mortimer
Science Minute
-Single Photon Image50 words or less
History Chunk:
-Treaty of Berwick, Ingiran War
-Nurhaci & Indiana Jones
-Two Mardis Gras
-AndersonvilleShow Close
-Boer War
-Reichstag Fire, Carbon-14, more
Mentioned in the show: Chris Fisher, Michael and Evo's Wingin' It, Musician's Cooler, and Wired Gallery and Cafe in Bethlehem, PA. And don't forget: George's blog, website, flickr, myspace page. Have a comment on the show, an idea, a Religious Moron tip, or a good question? Drop George a line at email@example.com or through his blog.
Direct download: GeologicPodcast03-Feb28-07.mp3
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Wed, 21 February 2007
Hey Kids, it's show number two and what an exciting week it's been. I've been on the road and I've got lots to talk about... so let's get to it. Enjoy!
The show goes like this:
Flight From Sacramento
A Call from Mortimer
History Chunk
-Postal ServiceOld Sacramento
-Battle of Olustee
-Museum of Art, Rudy Valentino
-Big Week, and more
Lousy Gun Fight
Grandma's Entertainment Report
-Mira Nair & Johnny DeppReligious Moron of the Week
-Wonder Woman
-Tim Gunn
-Marcus R. Ross [tip o' the fez to The Bad Astronomer]Scientology
Carl's Junior
Interesting Fauna
-Komodo DragonInterviews coming up with Kevin Mason, my personal bodypainter and Dave Jackson from Musician's Cooler
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Wed, 14 February 2007
Welcome to the first podcast, coming to you from Geologic Headquarters. This should turn out to be a weekly Wednesday experience. Enjoy! Subscribe! Consider yourself valentined!
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Bodies: The Exhibition
Science Minute:
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Blue Man Group Audition
Interesting Fauna:
Grandma's Entertainment Report
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-Spider Man
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The State
Religious Moron of the Week
-Pastor Randy Wilson
The History Chunk
-Innocent II, Henry VIII, Henry III
-Spain, Jesse James, etc
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Sun, 11 February 2007
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Kihei Akahi... across from Kamaole II Beach Park
VIEW: Panoramic 5th floor views of ocean and outer islands of Molokini, Kahoolawe, and Lanai enhanced by a full wall of ceiling to floor windows. Back door view to slopes of Haleakala. Canadian owned. Inquire about preferred exchange rate.
Sister condo to D 614. Vacation with friends and family. Please ask if your preferred dates seem to be taken. Private management allows for flexibility and personal service.
LANAI: New, bistro-style chairs for gorgeous view over lanai railing. Dine outside or watch the sunset from your lanai with a cool drink. Also club chairs and table for relaxing.
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KITCHEN: Dishwasher/ Disposal, Microwave, Fridge with Ice Dispenser, Blender, Coffee Maker & French Press, Waffle Maker, Complete set of pots, pans, dishes, etc. Island cookbook for local dishes.
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The "Page-to-Stage" Summer Reading Challenge
Your child is invited to join SCT's 2nd Annual "Page-to-Stage" Summer Reading Challenge! Kids of all reading levels can take part and enter to win ticket packages, drama school classes and awesome theatre prizes. It's a fun, perfect way to gear up for our eagerly-anticipated shows starting in September, and meet classroom reading requirements before heading back to school.
How To Play
1. Download your "Page-to-Stage" Summer Reading Challenge worksheet:
Picture Book Challenge or Chapter Book Challenge
2. Read 6 or 12 books depending on reading level, as outlined on your worksheet.
3. Mail your completed Reading Challenge worksheet to SCT. Entry deadline is September 30, 2017.
4. Stay tuned for SCT emails and Facebook posts for updates and "Page-to-Stage" Summer Reading reminders.
Win SCT Prizes
1st prize raffle winners receive 4 tickets to any show; 2nd prize winners receive 1 free school year 2017-18 class valued at up to $200; 3rd prize winners receive an SCT Swag Bag packed with an SCT T-shirt, poster, pocket journal, and book.
Kids get a head start
All recommended books tie directly to classroom curriculum and expand on themes in our plays. Your child gets a jump on the school year before it begins. Look for each show's Active Audience Guides later in the year. These are behind-the-scenes guides designed for kids, parents, and teachers to supplement each production.
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