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Last year, after our trip up Highway 60 to Axiom's production facility, we told you about the sneak peak we got of their subwoofer prototype. With a mischievous grin and a twinkle in his eye Ian Colquhoun, Axiom's head honcho, showed us a refrigerator-sized enclosure! Our eyes nearly popped out. His grin got bigger.
Since, the concept has been refined to produce the Axiom Epicenter EP500 and EP600 subwoofers.
We recently spent a few weeks with the Epicenter EP600. At 45.5″ high, 15″ wide and 17″ deep, this is still a huge wedge-shaped enclosure, by any standard. The wedge-shape of all Axiom speakers counteracts standing waves. When it comes to building powerful engines, there's a saying in the automotive industry, "there's no replacement for displacement." This holds true for subwoofers. The more volume inside an enclosure, the more efficient and deep a subwoofer will be. This is the EP600's first design advantage.
The second is the 12″ aluminum cone woofer with a dual 3″ voice coil, powered by a 600 watt hybrid digital amplifier which features an XLF (Extended Low Frequency) Intelligent Digital Signal Processor. The custom written algorithm contains data on all of the relevant characteristics of the EP600's excursion limits, power handling, voice coil traits, enclosure tuning, amplifier output and low frequency response. This code rations the power from the amp to the driver to achieve the desired frequency response within its allowable deviations. From 19 Hz to 100 Hz, the EP600 has a flat response with a mere 1.5 dB of deviation in an anechoic environment. That translates into even better performance in a home theatre, as low as 15 Hz. Because the algorithm knows the output limits of the driver and the amp, it cannot be driven to distortion. The dynamic power supply achieves 96% efficiency. It draws less power from the AC outlet making available higher voltages for the rest of the home theater equipment. There is no sacrifice of power to the subwoofer itself, yet it handles dynamic swings with ease.
The Axiom M80ti towers looked slender compared to the upright EP600. Even the EP350 that we were previously using with the towers no longer seemed nearly as big. Our other 8″ and 10″ subs looked laughably diminutive. For flexibility of placement the EP600 is also available in a horizontal configuration. Axiom also offers the EP500 in a more traditional box enclosure. It features a 500 Watt amplifier with the same XLF technology.
The front has a clean, attractive look sporting the woofer, a venting port and the Axiom logo with the grille removed. The rear gold-tinged brushed aluminum control panel exudes sophisticated sexiness in an "I love HiFi" kind of way. The line-in section has an RCA input, quality five-way binding posts for a high level connection and a balanced XLR input. There is also an RCA and XLR line-out section just incase you're insane and would like to add a second subwoofer to your setup. Both inputs and outputs also have a mini plug for 3 to 30 volt triggers for use with future Axiom products (hint, hint). There is a volume knob, a 0-180 degree phase switch, a crossover with 20 Hz steps from 40 Hz to 100 Hz as well as a bypass setting for use when the receiver's bass management is engaged. There is also a boost control. When set to flat, the sub operates as it normally should in a large room. Smaller rooms may experience loading, in such cases you may be better off setting the boost to half, to partially increase frequencies above 33Hz. You also have to option to set the boost control to full, to increase the boost even further. A nice practical touch. There is also a remote setting for use with future Axiom remote controlled products (hint, hint). Of course there is also a power switch. When in the 'on' position the EP600 will automatically power on when it detects a signal. All of the controls were perfectly weighted and had a solid, high quality feel. The last input on the control panel is a USB connection. This is for future software updates to the DSP. For now you can plug in a USB powered light that Axiom offers to make subwoofer adjustments easy in a dark room.
How deep does the Epicenter EP600 go? Well, if we tossed it into the Atlantic we could probably sell this sub to the Canadian Military!
The depth charges in the movie U-571 sent panic through our stomachs. We scrambled to secure clocks, pictures and anything else that could fall of the walls or vibrate off table tops. We've never replayed Sauron exploding in Fellowship of the Ring so many times. In our listening sessions of other high-end components, we often find ourselves asking each other, "did you hear that?" This time it was, "did you feel that?" Generally we're used to loud and powerful. What we were getting here was tight bass, with smooth transitions. The bass in even the most demanding of passages remained clean and distortion free. With the EP600, if you have guests over for a movie night, you will insist that everyone is settled before starting a movie. The THX intro is like the first plunge on a roller coaster, and it's all thrills from there.
How loud is the EP600? We don't know. Not for fear of damaging it, since the DSP ensures it will maintain its integrity, but for fear of doing structural damage to the house or losing bowel control, or both. Axiom claims a max of 122 dB of output, we don't doubt them.
To be quite honest we expected to be clobbered. We were prepared for a beating and would have been let down otherwise. What this behemoth truly impressed us with, was its sophistication. Loud yet distortion free, powerful but never brutish, it never bottomed out. It never overwhelmed a musical score. In fact it made the middle and upper frequencies more appreciable. It integrated beautifully with the M80ti's and was also a fantastic match for our Sinclair Audio Brighton towers. It gave Sonny Rollins' sax more soul, Wagner more fire and the epic score of Lord of the Rings more body.
Where other subs strain, the EP600 was effortless. Sure it filled the room with pounding bass but it never drew attention directly to itself. It didn't struggle and always seemed capable of more. Bass notes and kick drums had air that had been previously muddled; the bottom end was filled cleanly. As big as the enclosure is, it was its subtleness that wowed us. With the Epicenter EP600, less is more and bigger is better. A contradiction? Not in terms of performance, the EP600 is by far the best subwoofer we have yet tested. And at $2120 it's not another "one of those I'd love to own" components – it's actually affordable. Unfortunately we have to give it back and will have to make do with our collection of other subwoofers that have now been reduced to mere rumble generators.
And what about those voltage triggers and remote settings on the back that hint at future Axiom products? Well, we can't say much right now, but they've definitely got something cooking. We can't wait 'till the dinner bell rings.
Axiom Audio
Price: $2120.00 (Canadian)
Axiom Epicenter EP600 Subwoofer
RCA & Balanced In and Out
XLF Intelligent Digital Signal Processing
Dynamic Power Supply
Amplifier power: 600 Watts
Crossover adjust: 40 – 100 Hz
Phase switch: 0 & 180
Anechoic response +/-1.5dB: 19-100 Hz
Anechoic response +3dB/-9dB: 17-100 Hz
In-room response: 15 – 100 Hz
Max SPL Anechoic: 111 dB
Max In-Room SPL: 122 dB
Dimensions (HxWxD)(in.): 45.5 x 15 x 17
Weight: 100 lbs
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After their daddy lost his job, three kids in Alamo, Georgia were told that as the economy was not so good and Santa had so many needy kids to help this year, gifts would be scarce. The 6-year old said, "Mama, it doesn't matter if we have any gifts under the tree or not. All that matters is that we are together, that we are happy and a family."
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We're finishing Babywise Week with a post from Claire at My Devising. Claire's son is only 2.5 so she hasn't quite gotten into the years when we really deal with attitude, but she has some great advice. One thing I gather from her situation is that it's important to think about potential parenting issues before you run into them. It's always best to have a plan, a roadmap of sorts, to guide us in our parenting and help us aim for a goal. So it's great that Claire has had thoughts about attitude. When her son starts displaying problems with attitude, she'll be ready to deal with it.
Here's an example of how Claire is thinking about attitude in parenting: "I want to create little humans that look at hardships and hurt as a challenge, an adventure, and an opportunity."
It's so true that attitude makes all the difference. When our kids face difficulties in life, we can help prepare them by teaching them how to face them with grace. I know of some people who face hardships by pointing fingers. It's always the other person's fault. It takes real character to point to ourselves and see hardships as an opportunity for self improvement.
Head on over to Claire's blog to read her post in its entirety. And if you haven't had a chance yet, check out everyone's posts on attitude from this week. It's a real treasure-trove of parenting advice!
- Monday: Valerie @ www.babywisemom.com
- Tuesday: Maureen @ http://www.childwisechat.com
- Wednesday: Rachel @ http://amotherfarfromhome.com
- Thursday: Emily @ http://www.journeyofparenthood.com/
- Friday: Claire @ http://www.mydevising.com/


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Fremont, which has long billed itself as "the center of the universe," can now truly be said to be the center of the Thai restaurant universe.
I'm working my way through the lot of them, and want to report what I'm finding.
First, though, a question:
In recent years, there has been a very scary thai restaurant at 350 NE 85th St, called the Westside cafe. Scary because the "John," the proprietor, had NO sense for restaurant management or any of it's components. This lack of inforfmation was striking, here, because this guy grew up in a restaurant family, in Thailand, and boy, oh boy, could he cook. The restaurant closed a few months ago, and I have no idea what has become of this talented cook. Does anybody know?
OK, now Freemont:
I have enjoyed the offerings at the Big Orange House with Blue Trim, called something like KaoSaMai, although have not found them extraordinary.
Dao Thai, on the other hand has 2 things going for it: The greatest neon sign on the strip, and the most georgeous wait-staff ever seen. Too bad the food is such a disappointment. The phad thai was pedestrian and gummy, the fresh-rolls were, incomprehensibly, smothered in tastless goo, and the Tom Yum Gai was weak and shallow. It's too bad I won't be seeing that place again...
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text: The irony of wikileaks by Dr Simon Longstaff 25 February 2010 ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND MEDIA; LAW, JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS Share this article The publication of a mass of leaked diplomatic cables by the organisation founded by Julian Assange, WikiLeaks, has prompted an extraordinary response from critics and supporters alike. Simon Longstaff is disturbed by a lack of analysis on all sides, and asks what WikiLeaks means for the use of other 'leaked' information. A number of his critics have labelled WikiLeaks' conduct as "morally reprehensible" or claimed that the organisation has acted illegally. In almost all cases, no attempt has been made to distinguish between the actions of WikiLeaks and those of Julian Assange – an approach that should be noted by editors and publishers, of whatever kind, the world over. Whether or not either WikiLeaks or Assange have broken any laws is for others to decide. I would simply comment that it would be fundamentally wrong for Australians, however lofty their position, to abandon their practical allegiance to the presumption of innocence. And it would also be wrong for Assange, an Australian citizen, to be abandoned by the Government of his country – no matter what outrage his conduct or that of WikiLeaks might have occurred at home or abroad. It seems unlikely that Assange has broken any Australian law – but even if he has, it would be quite shameful for him not to be afforded the full weight of Australian official support that he is due to receive as a citizen. The memory of David Hicks being offered up to the Americans should be enough to prevent the Australian Government from abandoning Julian Assange. It is evident that some people have absolute clarity about the ethical issues arising from WikiLeaks' actions. Some people are certain that WikiLeaks and Assange are ethically justified. Others are equally sure that what has been done is ethically indefensible. What has often been missing from debate is the analysis that has given rise to these conclusions. First, there are complex ethical issues that need to be disentangled and carefully assessed. For example, are the critics of WikiLeaks claiming that it is morally reprehensible for any person or organisation to make use of any information that it was never intended that they receive? Or are they saying that it is only specific types of information that should not be used if 'leaked'? Or are they saying that some people are entitled to use leaked information while others, such as WikiLeaks, are not? One could drill down much further with such questions – seeking to understand the difference (if any) between using the information that has been stolen as opposed to information that has been lost ... and so on. Second, it is important for those taking a position (for or against) in this matter to identify and explain any apparent inconsistency in their approach. For example, can they explain why they (or others) should be allowed to do what they would not allow WikiLeaks to do? If such inconsistencies are either not noticed or not explained, then charges of hypocrisy or insincerity may weaken their position. Let us consider the first range of issues. As a rule, most people would agree that it is wrong to use the property of other people without their permission. This is so even if the property has not been dishonestly removed from the owner. For example, imagine seeing a $50 note slip from the pocket of an old man walking ahead of you. Although you do not really need the money, you could pick it up and keep it without anyone noticing. It might count as an unexpected 'windfall'. However, the money is clearly not your property – and it has been lost by the man through no fault of his own. Furthermore, you could return it to the man with little effort on your part. In these circumstances, the 'default' position should be to return the money to its rightful owner. It is often surprising to note the number of people who agree that the lost money should be returned yet who would readily exploit a 'windfall' in the form of 'lost' information. For example, it is quite common for people to argue in commercial and political circles that they should be entitled to exploit (for their own advantage) information that has been 'lost' by their opponents. This is despite the fact that the information is clearly not their own and (in many cases) has been lost through no fault of those who own the information. When pressed, people often struggle to explain why they would return the money but keep the information. Where an explanation is offered, it usually involves one or more of the following elements: the people losing the information should have been more careful, 'they would do the same thing to me', the 'rules of this particular game' allow this, 'they' had no right to keep the information confidential or 'we may use this information for the greater good'. It is this last reason that is used to invoke the greatest sense of legitimacy. Too often it is the journalist's or publisher's or politician's or party's interest that is really being advanced – cloaked in the vestments of the public interest (which needs to be distinguished from 'what the public is interested in'). The people at WikiLeaks must have been through an exercise of the kind outlined above, to justify their use of information that clearly belongs to someone else and was never intended for them to see or use. Indeed, the arguments used by WikiLeaks to justify its actions are probably little different from those relied upon by politicians and journalists who exploit 'leaked' material – often in ways that seem more about the advancement of sectional interests rather than those of the public. Given this, it would seem incumbent on those who criticise WikiLeaks to renounce the use of leaks in general or to provide clear reasons why WikiLeaks may not use leaked information that others (including themselves) should be allowed to exploit. Some critics of WikiLeaks have responded to this challenge by arguing that it is the indiscriminate release of classified (secret) material that distinguishes WikiLeaks' conduct from that of others who 'legitimately' exploit leaked material. Specifically, the claim has been made that WikiLeaks has endangered the lives of people. This is a potentially powerful criticism of WikiLeaks. Most journalists and politicians are quite content to use information that is capable of destroying careers, marriages, etc. However, there seems to be a clear line drawn when it comes to releasing information that could put lives at risk – a principle that is applied in a number of areas (eg. not publishing the methods employed in suicide, etc). If this is the nub of the criticism of WikiLeaks – that it is morally reprehensible to exploit 'ill-gotten' information in ways that put the lives of others at risk – then it is a powerful case that WikiLeaks and its supporters, in the media and elsewhere, must answer. However, it is also a case that must be answered by some of WikiLeaks' most trenchant critics. If this is the nub of the criticism of WikiLeaks – that it is morally reprehensible to exploit 'ill-gotten' information in ways that put the lives of others at risk – then it is a powerful case that WikiLeaks and its supporters, in the media and elsewhere, must answer. However, it is also a case that must be answered by some of WikiLeaks' most trenchant critics. Let us suppose that a bundle of 250,000 classified documents (diplomatic cables, etc), belonging to the government of the People's Republic of China were to fall into the hands of the government of the United States of America. Do we imagine that the Americans would say, "How unfortunate. We must immediately return this material to the Chinese" – and then quickly return the lot without reading a word? Of course not! The US intelligence services would be all over the material. And if their trawl through the cache revealed information about any person whom they considered a threat to national security, then they would exploit that information – even to the point of removing the threat by lethal means. In other words, the United States (like any government) would have no hesitation in exploiting secret information for all it was worth – even if this was to endanger lives. And in doing so, the US Government would be acting predominantly (if not exclusively) in its national interest. I have focused on the US because, in this case, the 'shoe is on the other foot' and it is the Americans' classified information that has been 'lost', 'leaked' or 'stolen' (probably the word best applied to all cases covered by the euphemism 'leaked'). If the critics of WikiLeaks are to be credible, then they need to explain why it is justifiable for nations to use others' information (often gathered illegally in the 'target' country through illicit, covert intelligence operations) – and to do so for narrow national interests – while it is unjustifiable for WikiLeaks to use the same kind of information in a relatively disinterested fashion by making it available to all. This is not to suggest that WikiLeaks should adopt a standard no higher than that applied by governments. In my opinion, WikiLeaks should be diligent in ensuring, to the greatest extent possible, that it does nothing to expose others to or heighten the risk of death or physical injury. The wrongs of others do not make it right for WikiLeaks to act indiscriminately. In saying this, WikiLeaks and those that publish its material claim that they do bring to bear a close editorial process designed to avoid such harms. WikiLeaks and Julian Assange have published material that governments intended to remain secret. The issues now being debated are complex and important. Unfortunately, the debate is leaving much unsaid and unchallenged on all sides. I would hope for some more candour and consistency of argument – especially from those who are most critical. That said, one cannot but remark that on the same night that Julian Assange was being roundly criticised in some quarters, Australian journalists conferred their greatest honour on another one of their own, Laurie Oakes. He received the Gold Walkley Award for his use of leaked, confidential information in a manner that helped shape the outcome of a national election. One of the complicating factors in this case is the widespread (unrestricted) publication of information on the internet. In the past, when publishers of leaked information have justified their actions by claiming that "the public has the right to know", they have been referring to a particular public – ordinarily citizens of a particular nation. That is, the argument is that Australians have the right to know 'Australian' information, or that Americans have the right to know 'American' information, etc. But do the Chinese, or Russians (to name but two interested groups) have a right to know 'American' information (and vice versa)? What the WikiLeaks case invites us to consider is whether or not the 'right to know' can be extended to all peoples in relation to all information – irrespective of its source or 'national identity'. This is a debate that is worth having – a debate made necessary by the distributive power of the internet and the emergence of organisations such as WikiLeaks and publishers and journalists such as Julian Assange. Dr Simon Longstaff AO is Executive Director of St James Ethics Centre. Share this article Other articles that might interest you Read 20 August 2013 Controlling gun control in America William Scott Harralson It is not easy to explore the topic of gun control in America without the conversation quickly shifting from a casual public... Read 31 January 2018 Want #MeToo to serve justice? Use it responsibly Michael Salter We are now four months and several million posts and tweets into the social media behemoth known as #MeToo. The exposure of... Read 01 November 2011 Hackings, sackings and so on John Bevins Just call your number, press hash and enter your pin code. That's what my service provider told me when I asked how I... Home / Articles / The irony of wikileaks


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Thursday, October 4, 2012
Five Crazy Things: Cartoons
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1. Tom and JerryReplyDelete
2. Quick Draw Magraw
3. The Jetsons
4. Casper the Friendly Ghost
5 The Flinstones
YAY !!! YAY!!!!! YAY !!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
BARB YOUR LIST IS CUTE!!! Deb's list looks like my list..lol
ALRIGHT...Here we go......
Tom and Jerry, Dexter's Laboratory, Powerpuff Girls, Looney Tunes which include Bugs bunny show, Daffy duck , Foghorn Leghorn, Porky Pig, Martian, Elmer Fudd, Merry Melodies etc etc., Jetsons, Flintstones, Scooby Doo, Addams Family ,Swat Kats, Captain Planet, Atom Ant, Simpsons, Popeye, Oswald, Pingu!!!, Bob the builder, and there was this cute bunny show I can't remember the name of.., Oh....!!! HEIDI!!!! How did I forget HEIDI!!!, Quick draw Mcgraw, Penelope Pitstop, Courage the Cowardly dog, Mike Lu and Og, The Centurions, Yogi Bear...And I am sure there are many more...I just can't remember right now!
Thanks for taking my suggestion Barb. I'M SO HAPPY! I knew today might be the cartoon list day......AAAHHHHH I was right!!! and I'm happy!! YAY! xoxoReplies
- Souzan Rezai from Vancouver, BCOctober 4, 2012 at 8:46 AM
Omg. I forgot the power puff girls! How could I forget the power puff girls!!!!Delete
Well done, woman. Well done!
I know it was AWESOME RIGHT??? Ok...Heres a little something for ya!Delete
Who's your favorite PPG? I used to say Buttercup, but Bubbles has grown on me over the years. Never Blossom. She's annoying.Delete
Oh, and far as cartoons as an adult, I've gotta give a nod to Teen Titans. Raven was so cool.
IDK I liked Blossom, But LOOOOVED BUBBLES!!!!!!! and buttercup. IDK Its hard to pick one.Delete
Ohh....and the Laugh-a-lympics were awesome... And Any Hanna Barbera cartoon!ReplyDelete
- Souzan Rezai from Vancouver, BCOctober 4, 2012 at 8:44 AM
1. Care Bears; 'nuff said right there I believe.ReplyDelete
2. There was a Saturday morning kind of reel with Garfield, and Garfield and Friends which had Orson the Pig, or sometimes Charlie brown and then the classic Hanna-Barbera cartoons. I don't know if it was really the cartoons themselves, or that I watched them with my brother in the rec room on Saturday mornings and that we were allowed to eat breakfast downstairs while we watched...
3. Batman, X-men,Ninja Turtles, and Spiderman (in that order, but for the cartoons only) I have a brother. He is older. He held the remote... and now I have a deep deep love of superheros.
4.Felix the Cat; it was kinda psycho for a kids cartoon, and I just LOVED it. Which worries me now, come to think of it.
5. Last but sooooo not least, The Animaniacs. That show was hilarious, and still is!
1 Tom and JerryReplyDelete
2 Looney Toons
3 The Smurfs
4 Mickey Mouse/Donald Duck/Goofy cartoons
5 a three way tie :The Flintstones, The Jetsens, and Garfield
- AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 9:37 AM
I have not seen a cartoon in 50 years but in the day it was:ReplyDelete
1. Flintstones
3. Looney tunes
4. Popeye
Yay Cartoons!!!ReplyDelete
1. flinstones
2. catdog
3. jetsons
4. angry beavers
5. wren and stimpy (spelling?)
oh there are so many mmore!!! rugrats, monsters, wild thornberries, and anything looney tunes, tweety bird, tom and jerry, oh so many!!!! lets just go with anything that played on the tv in the 90s : )
There are so many,.ReplyDelete
1.Family Guy(it's one of my faviorts to give me a good laugh)
2.The Flinstones.(They have always been great).
3.Scooby Doo(I use to love scooby doo and watch it every morning)
4.The Jetsons.
5.American Dad(a funny show).
This list could go on and on and on, everytime I think I've got just 5 favorites I remember another one! Love everyones picks so far!ReplyDelete
1. The Smurfs
2. All the Hanna Barbera shows (Snagglepuss, Droopy!)
3. Chip and Dale
4. Woody Woodpecker
5. The Racoons
As an adult with kids because I can't just leave my list at 5!
2.Foster's home for Imaginary Friends
3.Sponge Bob
4.Dexters Labratory
5.The Fairly Odd ParentsReplies
SNAGGLEPUSS!!!!!! DROOOPY!!! Rugrats!! How did I forget them??Delete
Ohhh.... and baby looney tunes! Watched them everyday...Whats cuter than little bugs wearing a diaper?
Yeah, Tiny Toon Adventures was cool, too.Delete
This were my 2 favorites of that one:
BTW, Foster's Home is one of my son's all time favorites.Delete
Today is a great day for this subject I think it's going to be a great day to curl up with a blanket and watch some old cartoons. Horray for youtube and boo for a snowstorm in the first bloody week of October!ReplyDelete
1. Taotao: First memories of TV and watching this. The little panda was just so darn cute! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhHlP5Qf9Jk (rockish or maybe more poppish version of the theme)ReplyDelete
2. Nick Knatterton
3. Histamiini: Well not quite cartoon, but more with puppets. Histamiini is a horse :)
4. Moomin: I was not a small kid anymore, as this came in the 90s, but I do remember watching these when I was under 10.
5. Maya the Bee
6. Once Upon a Time... (I think I have seen at least Man, Space, Life and The Americas)
The Best and Most Important of Young Childhood:ReplyDelete
Superfriends Justice League (the late 70's one) This:
Scooby Doo Where Are You?
Note: If the 2 above cartoons were the only cartoons ever, I'd be fine with that. These 2 are my ultimate cartoons.
Jonny Quest
Saturday Morning Bonus Prizes:
Schoolhouse Rock
I'm Just a Bill
Interplanet Janet
Conjunction Junction
Also, in my memory, Saturday morning cartoons are permanently melded with nutrition PSA's like these:
The Best of Later On (After Young Childhood):
Muppet Babies
including Pinky and the Brain
Powerpuff Girls
The Honorable Mentions:
Captain Caveman
Not a cartoon, but an integral part of Saturday mornings: Jason of Star Command
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-NgBBBc8Ec This came on before the cartoons started. It's what one of the TV stations signed on with on Saturday mornings.
Droopy Dog
The New Shmoo
Plastic Man
Ren and Stimpy (the defining cartoon of my university years)
I swear if I didn't have a math test today I would skip math and watch all of your awesome cartoon links right now Rigel!!!! Thank you!! You are going to make my weekend totally awesome when I sit down to watch these!!!! Love carttons : )Delete
Loved....The Johnny Quest theme song!Delete
Love Schoolhouse Rock: I'm Just a Bill! Seen it so many times...Delete
Oh, and also not a cartoon, but key to early childhood Saturday morning fun:ReplyDelete
The Shazam Isis Hour
and, even better, Isis got had her own show:
Not a cartoon, but I've got to give a shout out to my beloved Electric Company.ReplyDelete
<3 <3 <3
- AnonymousOctober 4, 2012 at 11:56 AM
The only one I really enjoyed was the X-men (a cartoon series from the early 90's that I watched with my sons).ReplyDelete
The only one I can distinctly remember watching religiously was Sonic the Hedgehog!! :DReplyDelete
Wakko Warner
Potty Emergency
DANGERMOUSE!!!! Sorry, I loved that cartoon so much. I have the entire dvd box set. :PReplyDelete
As for the rest... Willo The Wisp, Dungeons and Dragons, X-Men, and The Simpsons. :)
Wheel of Morality, turn, turn, turn. Tell us the lesson that we should learn.ReplyDelete
So glad Shalaka mentioned Laff a Lympics. I couldn't remember the name!ReplyDelete
1. Laff-a-lympics I was the yogi team, my brother was the scooby team, and my dad was the really rottens. GOD we had fun watching those!
2. Bugs Bunny. I love hearing classical music now and thinking, "Kill the wabbit! Kill the wabbit! Kill the wabbit! Kill the wabbit!"
3. The Flintstones. What I remember most distinctly now is one of their household items. I forget what it did, but it was a small critter running on a treadmill. The creature shrugged and said, "It's a living." Greg Proops says that during one of his routines, and it's now in my head for all eternity.
4. Scooby-Doo. I always identified with Velma. Still do. :)
5. Phineas and Ferb. I love the platypus.
Yes! Throw in the fact that Greg Proops also knows Rocky Horror and Buckaroo Bonzai. So nice. Niiiiice.
(I was a Hong Kong Cavalier long before I was a Browncoat. ;> )
I think I've mentioned before that I always identified with Velma, too. To me, she is to Scooby Doo what Sabrina was to Charlie's Angels.
caartoons ? lets see thinking back to when i was a kid is getting harder as i get older .ReplyDelete
1: scooby doo
2: top cat ( it might have been called boss cat in the USA )
3: dangermouse. roz would you be english if you don;t mind me asking . i would be surprised to hear dangermouse was shown in the states or Canada . i have now got the theme song going round in my head . was willo the wisp was voiced by Kenneth Williams ?
4: battle of the planets
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Nope, it was Top Cat here, too.Delete
Yes, Linda, I'm English, born and bred! :)Delete
I can't think about Dangermouse without singing the theme tune. :P And, yes, it was Kenneth Williams. I loved those cartoons so much when I was little. At the risk of sounding old, they just don't make them like that anymore!
Shoot!!! I forgot Top Cat!!!! I LOVED HIM...AND THE THEME SONG WAS SOOOOOOOO CUTE!!!Delete
Oooops I meant this!Delete
Maple TownReplyDelete
Dungeons & Dragons (did they ever make it back home???)
Powerpuff Girls
Captain Planet
Nils Holgersson
Teddy Ruxpin
David the Gnome
Babar the Elephant
Animals of Farthing Wood
The Snorks
The Simpsons
Do Disney cartoons count? I used to watch Disney's Robin Hood on a loop as a little girl, because I had the biggest cartoon crush on Robin Hood - still do if I'm totally honest ;-)
(yes, I know it's a fox and I need help...I think it's the voice...)
I'm thrilled you guys are all having so much fun with this one! As you can see, I do not have much to add... I'm the nerd. Too bad Deb is out of town, she may actually have heard of some of these :)ReplyDeleteReplies
This is a hard one for me...ReplyDelete
The Flintstones
Bugs Bunny and the rest of the gang
That's all I can think of right now. I was more of a movie watcher than a TV watcher.
I'm just like deb because i like so~ many! This list does not include 1/10 the shows i like. also, i'm not including japanese animated shows like pokemon, yugioh, etc.ReplyDelete
1. American Dad
2. Code Lyoko http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJCTzNhYEv4 (link to opening because i'm not sure many of you will not know what it is)
3. Rugrats
4.Family Guy
5.The Wild Thornberrys
I didn't want to repeat what alot of people have said already, so i dug deep into my favorite show memory
(Apart from American Dad and Family Guy most of the shows i picked were my favorite shows as a kid)
Years ago, my son and I would watch Code Lyoko every afternoon!ReplyDelete
Oh boy here we goReplyDelete
1. Looney Tunes-Bugs Bunny will always be my favorite but loved all the characters, Mel Blanc was genius.
2. Rocky and Bullwinkle- Boris and Natasha what a couple
3. Jetsons-we always teased my brother Joey that he looks like Elroy sometimes I told him he looked like Astro
4. Casper the friendly ghost
5. My kids introduced me to Animaniacs and loved all the characters especially Aunt Slappy and Skippy!
Soooo I was just sitting here finishing watching some tv and trolling around youtube........Holy Blog Video Batman!!!!!! 8) Nothing like a gift at almost 2AM : )ReplyDelete
PS...I assume this will be a topic here soon so feel free to remove this Deb/Barbara if you guys consider this a spoiler! : )
Just sharing my delight.Replies
Ha! That is sooo funny. We'd posted it last week and knew that we were going to publish today, so kept it on private. I changed the settings last night so I could know for sure it was working (youtube hasn't always been reliable for us). I find it hilarious that you found us in the middle of the night-- feels like an illicit spy game now, huh? xoDelete
Let's see. I loved the Flintstones, mostly because they were like forbidden fruit. My friend watched them at lunch so if I was at her place I saw them - if I was at home for lunch, I was watching Elwood Glover with my Mom. FogHorn LegHorn was a favorite, as was the dynamic between Tweety and Sylvester and Roadrunner and Coyote (can you believe how much they edit the 'viokence out of the Roadrunner cartoon?) I also loved ... Name is eluding me...."Be vewy vewy quiet..I'm hunting rabbit..". I think I enjoyed the fact he was the one with the weapons, but always lost! ELMER FUDD!! That's what his name was - he cracked me up. Oh for the good old days!ReplyDelete


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Charge Attack
Charge Attacks (ougi in Japanese) are powerful attacks used by characters with 100% charge bar. A Charge Attack automatically replaces a Normal Attack when the Charge Attack button is set to Auto.
The Main Character's Charge Attack is based off the Main Weapon equipped in the weapon grid.
To prevent Charge Attacks from being used, toggle the Charge Attack button to Hold during battle. You can toggle the Auto button after launching your attack, but your turn was already calculated when you tapped "Attack," so any Charge Attacks that would go off will still go off.
Charge Bar
A character's charge bar fills at these times:
- How many times the character normal attacks, up to a cap of three attacks
- When they receive damage (higher damage charges more)
- If a party member higher in position makes a charge attack
- When an ability or skill raises the charge bar
- When a Full Elixir is consumed
- When you join or start certain raid battles during your Crew's Strike Time, all party members begin battle with a full bar. There is also a crew skill that boosts the starting % for all battles.
Party members who use a Charge Attack fill the charge bars of other members by 10% unless that character already used a Charge Attack this turn.
When you are using the Samurai class and the Charge Attack begins at more than 100%, allies' charge attack bars fill to 100%.
After a Charge Attack, that character's charge bar drains to 0%. For samurai-type characters (e.g. Jin (Wind)), if the charge bar is over 100% but less than 200%, only 100% is subtracted after the Charge Attack is performed, so any leftover is retained. However, if the charge bar is at 200%, the character will perform the Charge Attack twice.
Chain Burst
When multiple characters make damaging Charge Attacks in a single turn, they deal an extra burst of damage to all foes. This is called a Chain Burst, and its strength depends on the number and power of individual charge attacks. The Chain Burst's element is the same as the first charge attack. Chain Bursts have a soft damage cap of 1.65 million damage.
- Charge attacks beyond the fourth one don't affect the chain burst.
- Characters whose Charge Attacks do not deal damage (e.g. Korwa) will not contribute to a Chain Burst.
- Chain Burst damage completely ignores defense. This can be used to kill high-defense adds in some raids. For instance, against Baal (Raid), the bottom Spymur only has 10 million health but high defense. If the raid manages to hit the damage cap on every Chain Burst, it will take nine bursts to kill this Spymur without ever directly attacking it.
- Keep in mind Status Effects when looking to create a Chain Burst, as anything that prevents or may prevent a character from acting can trigger, and there is even a specific effect that just prevents Charge Attack usage. However, Blind will not affect Charge Attacks.
Enemy Charge Attacks
Enemies use a different system for Charge Attacks. Most turns that an enemy acts, it fills a charge diamond (sometimes referred to as an ougi bead). When all the counters are full, the enemy will perform a Charge Attack on its next turn, barring extenuating circumstances (mainly if the enemy is in Break mode, or if a HP or state trigger takes priority).
While in Overdrive mode, the charge attacks are usually more powerful and most enemies will retain a charge diamond after using one. Note, however, that not all enemies have a mode bar.Enemies do not fill charge diamonds when in Break mode or afflicted by certain status effects such as
Enemy Charge Diamonds and TriggersSometimes, reducing the enemy to a certain HP threshold, having/applying certain status effects, or having enough turns pass will provoke an automatic Charge Attack. These are colloquially known as triggers and take priority over any other action the boss takes that turn. Triggers can never be prevented by
If the boss has multiple HP-based triggers, only the last one applies. A good example of this is Luminera Omega. the fight normally begins with a triggered Aegis Merge, but once reduced to under 50% HP the boss will not use Aegis Merge on new players. It will instead cast its 50% HP Blades of Light and then attack normally.
Charge diamond behavior with triggers depends on the trigger. It is sometimes possible to "skip" an enemy Charge Attack by forcing a trigger at full diamonds, but some moves may preserve diamonds (like Celeste's anti-buff Fogs).


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at 2 sketches 4 you.... Kazan's sketch was wonderful as were the cards made by the design team!!!
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I used everything Websters Pages on this card...I so love the Hello Beautiful papers...so many wonderful things to cut from the paper and layer!!


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Blowin Your Mind
Genres: Folk, Pop, R&B, Rock, Classic Rock
It was a brand new day for Van Morrison when the Belfast, Ireland legend cut Blowin' Your Mind!, his spellbinding 1967 debut solo album! Fresh from a string of smash singles fronting British Invasion heroes Them, Van rode ... more »
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It was a brand new day for Van Morrison when the Belfast, Ireland legend cut Blowin' Your Mind!, his spellbinding 1967 debut solo album! Fresh from a string of smash singles fronting British Invasion heroes Them, Van rode "Brown Eyed Girl," one of the all-time great teen-angst tales, to the top of the charts, then sailed off into the mystic with haunting, slowed-down classics like "He Ain't Give You None," "T.B. Sheets" and "Who Drove the Red Sports Car." Blowin' Your Mind! is a hypnotic tour de force that ranks with the very best material Van Morrison ever recorded.
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I love this album
Evan Streb | 12/14/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I think "Brown Eyed Girl" is a great pop radio hit, but my favorite song on the album is "TB Sheets". Probably Van Morrison's all time best song, "TB Sheets" is about how Van watches his girlfriend die from tuberculosis and all the feelings that go through his mind at that time. This song is very personal to me because I've had a similar event happen to me in the past few days."
Fine & dandy
Ali Moeller | Nebraska | 12/10/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Sure, it's Van Morrison. With his raspy blues voice and swaggering lyrics, that seem to get lost numerous times in the music within this album. It's a raw record, with many of the songs recorded on improv, but still, it's worth a listen. If only for the Berns number Goodbye Baby, which is a 3 minute CCR rave up, before Fogerty was every humming about Suzie Q or that crazy Proud Mary prowling down the Mississippi River. If not for undeniably one of the greatest rock songs ever, Brown Eyed Girl. If only for the excellent remastering Legacy did when they cleaned this record up. The quality is tremendous, and the songs come alive like they never did on the older T.B.'s Sheets and the numerous bootlegs that offer the same thing here, but with a minimal quality. If you love Them, you must pickup this record. There are numerous improv blues numbers, and Morrison's lyrics may not be poetic, but they'll get a laugh or two. "I've done more for you, than your daddy's already done". Recomended, but pick up Astral Weeks & Moondance first."
Van would improve by leaps and bounds
finulanu | Here, there, and everywhere | 10/05/2007
(2 out of 5 stars)
"A lower-tier release with some truly high points, most notably the wonderful pop tune "Brown Eyed Girl" - still today his most famous song; the claustrophobic, melancholic, drawn-out blues "T.B. Sheets"; and the rocker "Goodbye Baby", which makes up for its idiotic lyrics and cheesy backup vocals with a stingni guitar riff. Elsewhere, there are all kinds of ill-advised, clunky experiments, including Latin ("Spanish Rose") and psychedelic blues ("He Ain't Give You None"), as well as a miserable "La Bamba" rip-off with clumsy acid guitar ("Ro Ro Rosey"), and the turgid blues "Who Drove the Red Sports Car"; the cover of "Midnight Special" has a bass line remarkably similar to "Get Ready"'s, and is laced with really cheesy backing vocals. Van gives his all on the track, but the fact is it's not much of a song at all: that, and I've heard way too many covers of it. For those curious, these same recordings have been repackaged under a huge variety of different names - most of them contain awful early versions of "Madame George" and "Beside You", without the mystique the takes on Astral Weeks would have: the former is remade as a ho-hum psychedelic rocker with frustrating shouts from partygoers, and the latter is a dorky soul-blues hybrid. The fact is that very few of the Bang recordings are worth investigating in the first place, so it's annoying that they were re-released so often, and it doesn't help that the record company gluttons most likely keep all the money they make off them from Van, the guy who deserves them. Morrison would jump leaps and bounds above this one on the next album (Astral Weeks) alone. Not a single song on this album really points in that direction, so it's of minimal interest to collectors either. Since you've heard "Brown Eyed Girl" a quagagoolion times on the radio anyway (and the fact is I absolutely adore that one - never get tired of it), the only real find is "T.B. Sheets". I would definitely pick Astral Weeks, Moondance, His Band and the Street Choir, Tupelo Honey, Veedon Fleece and Magic Time above this one as starting points."


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Klondike to Clock Solitaire and lots of games in between, learn the rules of your favorite single player card games here and entertain yourself for hours on end!
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Play the drinking game Queens if you want to get a great buzz going quickly without going through the other, more complicated card games.
One of the most popular drinking games around. Grab 3 or more friends, a deck of cards, a cup, and let the drinking game begin!
A great drinking game which is fun for everyone! Turn detective and force the killer to drink.
A fun drinking game, the basic premise is to be the first player to lose all their cards, sounds easier than it is though!
Give One, Take One Drinking Game is extremely fun to play. The rules are plain and simple and all the players can easily participate.
Requirements – One standard deck of 52 cards – Plenty of beverages – Three to twelve players How to Play Forehead Idiot A designated dealer deals each player one card face down. Each player is not permitted to see their own card at all. Once everybody has their card everyone then puts their card […]
Learn how to play the drinking card game, Firesquare, with easy to follow instructions and video! Requirements – One standard deck of 52 cards – Plenty of beverage Play One player must volunteer themselves to become the dealer, who will deal 4 cards to each player and then deals 25 cards face down on […]
Definitely one of the greatest and most famous drinking games of all time.
Bus Driver is a great drinking game designed for two players only.
Brain Damage is a high volume drinking game which involves playing Black Jack to 7, while this game may seem puzzling at first, most people will soon get the idea once you've played a quick round.
Possibly of the least complicated drinking games around, easy to learn as it has a very simple premise.
Beeramid is a game that contains an enormous amount of drinking. A great drinking game, similiar to Fire Square, guarenteed to get you smashed.
Learn how to play the drinking card game, Beer 99, with easy to follow instructions and video! An exciting card game that comprises of maths and drinking. Requirements – One standard deck of 52 cards – A lot of beer Object of the game The object of the game is to play cards […]
A fairly complex but very popular drinking game, excellent fun once mastered, requires at least 5 players in order to play.
Tri Peaks Solitaire is a popular one deck solitaire game, combining elements of Pyramid Solitaire and Golf Solitaire. However, unlike many other solitaire games, Tri Peaks Solitaire has a good scoring system, which really encourages you to keep playing, to try and get a better score.
Spider Solitaire is a more difficult version of Klondike Solitaire. This type of solitaire uses two decks and the object of this type is to create eight sets of the same colour from King to Ace.
Pyramid Solitaire is a fun and exciting way to play solitaire, the object of Pyramid Solitaire is to get all the cards from the pyramid to the foundation.
La Belle Lucie solitaire is a popular and interesting way to play solitaire, where the player is dealt all cards in a 52 card deck into 17 piles of 3 cards each, and one pile with a single card in it.
Golf Solitaire is a solitaire card game where the player can build the foundation up or down regardless of suit, while attempting to remove all the cards from the columns.
Unlike many other solitaire card games, Freecell can be won almost every time it is played, providing the player is skilled.
Introduction Forty Thieves is a Patience game. It is quite difficult to win, and relies mostly on skill. The basics -Number of players: One -Playing time: 15 minutes -Cards: Two standard decks of 52 cards Object of the game The object of the game of Forty Thieves is to move all the cards […]
Clock Solitaire is one of the simplest and has a round format, like the face of a clock which kids find especially fun, while being one of the simplest solitaire varients, it is one of the more luck based games.
Canfield is one of the most popular one player card games out there. The target to arrange all the cards into their foundation piles, however the rules for the setup of this game are different from the other solitaire games.
Calculation is a simple solitaire game which requires more on luck than skill – great for younger players!
Bowling Solitaire is a fun and interesting way to play solitaire, it is believed to be one of the simplest card games which uses fifty-two cards and two jokers.
This good and little-known solitaire is easy to play, and can be won reasonably often, however it is not unlikely for your game to get blocked when you least expect it.
Introduction Amazons Solitaire is a great single player card game, it is very similar to Klondike, players of Klondike will pick this game up very quickly.
An interesting trick-taking game that combines many factors, it's an old game that dates back hundreds of years and of French origin.
The most popular single player card game played today, the game of solitaire is over 300 years old and is the most popular and widely known single player card game of all time.


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By now, it's a pretty safe assumption that the first season of Marvel's Luke Cage has been devoured by fans who've been camping out in front of their television sets and binge-watching the latest offering from the comic book studio. So when do we get more from this darker corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Not until next year, unfortunately.
This morning, Netflix and Marvel dropped a brief announcement video to confirm the arrival of Iron Fist. Check it out below.
That's right: Marvel's Iron Fist isn't slated to arrive until March 17, 2017, so we're in for a little bit of a wait. Luckily, that gives us plenty of time to revisit both seasons of Daredevil, as well as giving Jessica Jones another watch in anticipation of meeting the fourth member of The Defenders.
Along with the teaser, Marvel also released a new shot of Danny Rand (Finn Jones) in action.
The cast of Iron Fist also includes Jessica Henwick as Colleen Wing, David Wenham as Harold Meachum, Jessica Stroup as Joy Meachum, and Tom Pelphrey as Ward Meachum, with Jessica Jones star Carrie-Anne Moss reprising her role as Jeri Hogarth, and Rosario Dawson expected to return as Claire Temple.
Fifteen years after being presumed dead in a plane crash, Danny Rand (Finn Jones) mysteriously returns to New York City determined to reclaim his birthright and family company. However, when a long-destined enemy rises in New York, this living weapon is forced to choose between his family's legacy and his duties as the Iron Fist.


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If you're going to plant mint, of any kind, please beware. Mint is invasive and will take over everything and spread everywhere. It's a great companion plant for many vegetables, but mint loves to spread it's wings wherever it wants. So, if you're going to plant it, make sure it's in an area with lots of space and away from plants that like space.
My mint went from tiny little bush last year, to giant Godzilla this year. Personally, I don't mind. The strawberries nearby, however, do mind. Strawberries are pretty invasive themselves and now my mint and strawberries are fighting for dominance. The mint is winning.
Mint and strawberries don't go well together for a number of reasons, so they are not good companions. I did not originally plant my mint in this spot. A person who shall not be named (my dad) decided it was a good idea to move said mint after I specifically said not to because they would invade everything around them, including said persons strawberries. I guess we'll see who wins this battle.


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Four facts reporters should include in stories about Texas' pending attack on the transgender community - And not just in Texas. These four facts SHOULD be included in every article about legislative attacks on the transgender community. Thorough and totally on point.
First Chechnya, now Indonesia: Police have been told to target LGBT+ citizens - Well this is huge problem.
Betsy DeVos Is An Enemy Of LGBTQ People. Always Has Been. Always Will Be. - Hell, I KNEW that. I didn't fall for the early nonsense implying that she was a friend of the lgbtq community.
NBA betrays LGBTQ community by awarding Charlotte the 2019 All-Star Game - But we will still fight against HB2 and bills/laws like it.


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Áine is an international model of mixed Chinese, Irish, Scottish and English heritage.
She has a passion for modeling, and is particularly interested in promoting sustainable and ethical fashion, and collaborating with conscious brands through her work as a model. She is a member of the Model Mafia, a group of model activists, and Founder of Beyond the Runway, an initiative for models supporting them in their creative and professional lives outside of modeling.
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Useful ways of learningEnglish Online for the online English Language Learners
When life doesn't give us enough time to pursue a regular course in English, we could always opt for various ways of learning English. Online learning could be one brilliant idea. These days there are many Universities both within your country and abroad that offer lucrative online English learning programs. Prestigious Universities like the
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Online English learning courses. Sounds great isn't it? But this is not be all
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These online English learning courses offered by some reputed Universities have stringent eligibility conditions. They may even make you pen a few lines to see and understand your level of proficiency- Because the intake for these courses will be limited and the Universities strive hard to retain their reputation and quality of Students.
Once the student is selected and declared 'eligible'- he or she has to make a payment to pursue the course. The payment mode is online too these days and you will receive the acknowledgment from the University in no time. The concerned department will then send you your online log in details (both Username and Password). Once these are sent you may just log into your account and look for the assignments and lessons. You will also receive dates for the online classrooms schedule and dates for submission of assignments.
You may use online chatting tools which are available for the internet users. You can download 'Skype' or Yahoo Chat or even Gmail Audio / Video Chat tools etc and comfortably sit at home and go through an interactive online Spoken English session. This you could do at your convenience. You could listen to the online session some other time when you feel that you are busy with some other work. The fees for any online English learning course will not be an affordable one. You need to come to terms with reality. You need to spend money to have the luxury of sitting through a rigorous session from your bedroom.
Not just Universities, reputed Spoken English Institutions also conduct Online Spoken English Learning sessions. If you are seriously opting for one consider the reputation of the institute first. Do not fall a prey to some of the fake online programs which are just put on internet in order to grab money from the language aspirants. Confirm the reputation and validity of such courses. Also confirm the usefulness. Once you are assured have a word with your seniors, peers or friends and any other such person that availed an online program like that. Do not make any payments until you are thoroughly assured.
There are some more things that you need to consider while enrolling for an online English learning course. See that your learning objectives are in harmony with the modules the program is offering. Do not join any program blindfolded. See if the program is offering a lot of communicative and interactive exercises. Do not overburden yourself with theoretical practice. Look at the application aspects.


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Mgr., Technology Procurement Solutions
This will be a Leadership Role within our IT Organization, with a Supporting Team of Technical and Project Management Resources. Will directly interface with Senior and Executive Level Business Partners, and will provide Program Management Leadership and Business Analysis Services to facilitate the successful execution of global business objectives. The role will plan, execute, and finalize projects and programs according to strict deadlines and within budget aligned to the business strategy.
Client Management & Communication:
· Responsible for managing the relationship between IT and Executive level leadership within the business community, to provide technical and business process solutions to meet user needs.
· Responsible for communication with Executive and Senior Management as well as Department Managers
Business Analysis:
· Analyzes business partner's operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions.
· Assists in the business process redesign and documentation as needed for new technology.
· Possesses an understanding of technological trends and uses this knowledge to bring solutions to business units supported to enhance the enterprise's competitive edge.
· Responsible for full life-cycle project management on large-scale IT projects in support of business objectives. Projects will include mix of vendor software package solution implementations and integration, as well as some in-house custom developed applications.
Team Management:
· Responsibilities include building a team with the technical skills necessary to support internal and external customers, and developing a staff training and professional development strategy.
Vendor Management:
· Management of technology vendor relationships, including contract execution and scope definition.
· Manage project budgets, timelines, and resource allocation and assignments.
Project Management:
· Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects; define staffing requirements & responsibilities, and set deadlines based on documented project plan.
· Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals & objectives of the business area.
Research, Analyze & Document Requirements:
· Review, analyze, and evaluate business systems and user business needs and requirements.
Requirements Definition & Documentation:
· Consult with business users to gather and document information about program needs, objectives, functions, features, and input and output requirements.
Project Planning & Development:
· Prepare detailed description of program functions, and create project and task plans required to develop or modify customized computer programs or purchase packaged vendor applications.
Unit & System Testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
· Manage and participate in testing activities, to refine and debug programs, and obtain required user acceptance documentation.
Implementation & Deployment:
· Manage and schedule new system implementations and deployments.
Training and End-User Documentation:
· Prepare user documentation and participate in end-user training, as required.
· Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of projects. Monitor and summarize progress of project.
· Ensures accuracy and completeness of all required Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation.
· Bachelor's degree in Business or Computer Science, MA/MS or MBA a plus
· 10 Years Demonstrated Project Management experience along with 3-5 Years Vendor Management experience. Demonstrated experience in ERP implementation, preferably Oracle EBS and Oracle Edge products
· Configuration experience with Procurement solutions and/or Consumption Base Planning, External Services Management, Inventory Management, Valuation & Accounting Assignment, Logistics Invoice Verification, Material Master, Organizational Structure, Subcontracting
· Experience preparing Business Requirements documents. Experience with Business Process Mapping and User Documentation
· Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, excellent communication and presentation skills
· Strong time management and organization skills with a track record in managing several projects in a fast-paced environment
· Experience testing and implementing new applications
Strongly Desired Skills:
· Working knowledge of Oracle EBS R12+. Knowledge of other Oracle EBS modules such as Inventory, EBS Quality, MFG/WMS, Install Base would be a plus·
· Working knowledge of Sourcing, iSupplier, Purchasing, Inventory, MRP is desired. Will consider experience with other leading ERP packages.
· Experience in the Nutritional Supplement, Pharmaceutical, or other CPG (consumer package goods) public company is preferred
· SOX compliance experience is ideal
· APICS Certification a plus
· ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) Certification a plus
This is a permanent, full time position.
All candidates MUST be local to Plainview, L.I., NY
Please do not apply if you are not local, even if you would pay your own relocation.
Relocation is NOT offered.
All candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship and must reside locally. Sorry, no Visa sponsorships or Transfers at this time. No 3rd Party Recruiters unless you represent a local candidate with these qualifications


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It's absolutely no wonder why London is among the top tourist attractions in the world, having over 15 million visitors every year. There are so many things to see and do in this city – palaces, markets, parks, gardens, museums, abbeys and so many more – one simply cannot get bored in the capital city of the United Kingdom. Top 10 London Attractions list brings you the best of these places that you simply have to visit if you find yourself in London. One of the most important things about London is its incredibly rich history – one can spend days and weeks wandering through the city while taking a look at Roman ruins, medieval castles, baroque palaces and the wonders of the Industrial Age. And the history is not the only thing that this leading global city can offer to its tourists – among the urban life, one can find the green islands of peace and tranquility – the beautiful London parks and gardens, which are among the best looking in the entire world. And not to talk about other cultural, fashion, political and other events taking place here, and whatever you want to see – getting around is pretty easy, with one of the best public transportation systems in Europe. Here are the Top 10 London Attractions:
Covent Garden is a very popular shopping site for both tourists and the Londoners themselves, and it can be found the Drury Lane and Charing Cross Road. During the 18th century, this part of the city had an ill reputation, but an Act of the Parliament changed everything and made this district a trading one. Shopping isn't the only thing that can be done here – tourists can go to bars and pubs, as well as to enjoy some street performance events.
Visit Address: Bow Street, Royal Opera House – London
Hyde Park is perhaps the most-loved one in London. It covers the area of 625 acres and it is the part of the so-called Royal Parks, which are owned by the Monarchy and are among the most beautiful in the world. Interesting things here would include the Speaker's Corner, intended for open-air discussions, and the well-known memorials to the victims of the Holocaust, to the victims of the 2005 bombings in London, and to Princess Diana, late first wife of the Prince Charles.
Visit Address: Hyde Park, London (northwest of the Buckingham Palace)
This is the Anglican cathedral which is the seat of the London's Bishop, and can be found on the Ludgate Hill, which is also the highest point of the City of London. The cathedral is among the most famous sights in the capital of England, because of its dome, which dominated the London's skyline for three hundred years. This church is very busy, having at least three services every single day. The interior of the building leaves whoever takes a look inside – stunned and in awe.
Visit Address: St Paul's Churchyard, EC4M 8AD London
This is a public space and a road junction which can be found in the City of Westminster and it was built in 1819 to connect Piccadilly with the Regent Street. It is a busy place filled with the illuminated sign and being a major tourist attraction of the England's capital. There are also two famous statues here – the Shaftesbury Memorial and Eros, both of them being visited and photographed every day. There is also the Criterion Theater, Criterion Restaurant, and the London Pavilion.
Visit Address: Piccadilly Circus, W1D 7ET London
The Churchill War Rooms is one of the 5 branches of the well-known Imperial War Museum. It separated into two parts – Cabinet War Rooms, the residence of the UK command center during the Second World War while the other is Churchill Museum, which is focused on the life of the wartime British prime minister. The museum was established in 1984, and ever since then it perfectly preserves the feeling of England being surrounded by the Nazi grip during the war.
Visit Address: King Charles Street, SW1A 2AQ London
Tower of London is definitely among the Top London Attractions, as it is one of the most recognizable sights in the capital of England. it was built by the famous William the Conqueror, who invaded the Britain in 1066 and became the first of the Norman Kings of England. This fortress was besieged a few times throughout its long history, and it served as the menagerie, treasury, armory, and even a home of the England's crown jewels – but perhaps the most well-known usage of the tower was it being a prison.
Visit Address: EC3N 4AB, London
Westminster Abbey is probably the most well-known church in England – this is the traditional site of the coronation of the British King or Queen. It is located in the City of Westminster, right next to the Parliament, and it was founded in the 10th century, making it one of the oldest in Great Britain. There are burials and memorials here, as well as one of the most beautiful interiors that you can see in the religious buildings across the world.
Visit Address: Deans Yd 20, SW1P 3PA London
This is a huge Ferris wheel (tallest in Europe) that can be found on the southern bank of the Thames River, and it being visited by thousands of tourists every year. It was opened on 31 December 1999, to mark the coming of the new Millennium (hence its other name – the Millennium Wheel). It is 135 meters tall and it has 32 passenger capsules, with each of them able to carry 25 people. The view from the top is spectacular – you can see the entire city.
Visit Address: SE1 7PB, London
The UK Parliament, consisting of the House of Lords and the House of Commons, is located in the Palace of Westminster, which can be found on the northern bank of the Thames River in the City of Westminster. There is no Top Attractions in London without mentioning this beautiful building – it is one of the symbols of both London and England, with its bell tower, called "Big Ben" and the Gothic style architecture which attracts thousands of tourists every single year.
Visit Address: Westminster, SW1A 0AA London
And we have a winner – the Buckingham Palace! It is the residence of the Queen Elizabeth II, a great palace situated in the City of Westminster being settled by British monarchs ever since Queen Victoria. Queen receives heads of state here, while the tourists can take a look at the famous Changing Of The Guard and take a walk in the beautiful garden (though only in the Summer). The palace remains one of the most famous tourist attractions not only in UK – but also in Europe.
Visit Address: Buckingham Palace, SW1A 1AA London


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Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District officials have called for the dismissal of food services director Ed Dodd, who disagreed with his superiors about the district's financially troubled school lunch program.
The formal recommendation to oust Dodd from his $29,000-a-year position was tabled by the district board Monday night to give Dodd and his attorney an opportunity to argue against the firing. The board must eventually vote on the recommendation.
"We have asked to be heard and they have granted us time to state our case," said David Durchfort, Dodd's attorney. "Right now it appears that he is being accused in retaliation for voicing his concerns about the high cost of (student) meals in the district."
Supt. George Caldwell would not comment on the recommended termination, but Durchfort said Dodd was being singled out for refusing to endorse several emergency cost-cutting measures proposed by his superiors to reduce losses in the school lunch program. Durchfort said he plans to meet with the board in two weeks.


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The Indiana Court of Appeals ruled today for a fifth time on a contentious family dispute over the estate of deceased parents, affirming a small claims court judgment in favor of two of the siblings for damages and fees against their brother and his wife.
Obed Kalwitz Jr., his wife Rolene, and Obed Jr.'s siblings Eugene Kalwitz and Sharon Grieger have been involved in litigation since the death of their mother in 1995. They were in dispute over 331 acres of land that Obed Jr. had gotten his parents to transfer to him for only $40 and other issues. In the instant case, Obed Jr. and Rolene sued the siblings claiming they stole property from that 331 acres, which now belongs to Eugene and Sharon, who served as personal representatives of their parents' estates. Obed Sr. died in 1989.
After years of litigation, the parties mediated their pending matters in October 2006. As part of the settlement agreement, Obed Jr. had 30 days to remove certain personal property from the estates. He filed an affidavit saying he removed all the property he wanted and forfeited the right to remove any other property on the 331 acres. Eugene and Sharon later discovered he had booby trapped the land.
More than a year after the judge discharged Eugene and Sharon as personal representatives and closed the estate, Obed Jr. and his wife filed the small claims action alleging his siblings stole items from the land that belonged to him. Eugene and Sharon counterclaimed for compensatory damages for abuse of process, punitive damages, and attorney's fees. The judge ruled in favor of the siblings, awarding them a total of $5,400.
In Obed Kalwitz, Jr., et al. v. Eugene Kalwitz, et al., No. 46A03-0912-CV-574, Obed Jr. and Rolene appealed the judgment, claiming the court erred by denying their request for a change of judge, determining that their claim was barred by res judicata, and by awarding damages and attorney's fees to Eugene and Sharon.
The appellate judges found their change of judge request to be untimely. They filed their claim in February 2009, but didn't file their request for a special judge until August. They also failed to personally verify, make allegations of when or how the cause was first discovered, or why they couldn't have discovered the cause earlier as required by Indiana Trial Rule 76(C)(6).
Their claims are also barred by res judicata because their claim that the record doesn't support a finding that a former judgment was rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction failed, wrote Judge Nancy Vaidik. Their argument that there's no indication in the record that their claim was or could have been determined in the estate proceedings also failed.
Obed Jr. and Rolene also challenged five of the small claims court's findings as being unsupported by the evidence, but the appellate court found their challenges were supported by the record. The judges also upheld the compensatory and punitive damages award, finding the couple acted with "malice and oppressiveness" and the award was imposed to deter further litigation.
The court also awarded appellate attorney's fees and costs to Eugene and Sharon, concluding that Obed Jr. and Rolene's appeal, "and indeed the entire lawsuit, was brought in bad faith and for purposes of harassment," wrote Judge Vaidik. The matter was remanded for a determination of the amount of fees and costs.


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Today I am sharing with you guys my favorite Smash journal. I started this a year ago when I ran my first 5k. It's a place for me to keep all of my race bibs, results, & a bit of journaling about the races I've taken part in.
I use the Black Smash Journal...
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A Flair for Buttons - Flair have become a favorite embellishment to use in my journal. I love the added thickness!
i Run Flair can be found HERE!
Today flair found HERE!
me 2012:
Tell Your Story Flair found HERE!
Insta flair can be found HERE!
Star flair found HERE!
Heart flair found HERE!
Colored Stars Flair found HERE!
Be sure to check out the A Flair For Buttons blog for more inspiration from the Flair Design Team!
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Thursday, July 5, 2012
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3 comments:
- Diana Waite said...
this is TOTALLY ROCKIN' AWESOME! My daughter got one of these a couple of months ago--I am saving this to show her! THANKS for the inspiration!!
- July 6, 2012 at 10:12 AM
- The Grissoms' Page said...
I love your whole album!! BTW--if I didn't say it enough on the 4th, CONGRATS on your first 10k!! You did absolutely awesome! I love that you keep me motivated!!!
- July 6, 2012 at 10:15 AM
- Penny Smith said...
Look at you! Already have the 4th of July up! Awesome! You have come such a long way in what seems such a short time! Awesome girlie! You are more than inspiring!!!
- July 6, 2012 at 11:15 PM
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