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Self and Identity individual viewed as both the source of behavior and object of reflexive behavior
self-concept
the organized structure of cognitions or thoughts that we have about ourselves
situated self
subset of self concept that constitutes the self we know in a particular situation (working self-concept)
identity
categories people use to specify who they are and to locate themselves relative to other people
personal identity
characteristics of self that differentiate one individual from others within a given social context
social identity
categorizations of self into more inclusive social units
salience
relative importance of the identity of the person
self as a salience hierarchy of indentities
- self as a group of identities organized according to their salience
- Stryker
Looking Glass Self
- our self concepts develop based on how we think we appear and are judged by others
- Cooley
The Self as Action
- action involving the self is a continuous interaction or conversation between the "I" and "me"
- Mead
- I came first, me forms during socialization
me
the self as an object of reflection
play
fun imitation of single roles
game
fun, organized and complex activities
generalized others
a conception of attitudes and expectations held in common by the whole community
Self and Cognition
1. we are quicker and more certain when judging information related to their self-concept
2. more likely to pay more attention to relevant information that confirms self-concept
3. remember events that are relevant to their self-concepts
Self-Awareness Theory
- when we focus attention on ourselves, we evaluate and compare their behavior to internal standards and values
relieving discomfort
1. change behavior to match internal standards
2. stop being self-aware ASAP
Self-Discrepancy theory
1. actual (what you are)
2. ideal (what you would like to be)
3. ought (what you should be)
- discrepancies cause depression and anxiety
Self-Completion Theory
when individuals experience a threat to an important identity, they become highly motivated to seek some sort of social recognition of that identity
Self-Evaluation Maintenance (SEM) Theory
- out self evaluations are based on reflection and comparison of relevant performance processes with significant others
- playing guitar, password experiment
Self Verification Theory
people need to have their self-concept confirmed, even if self-concepts are negative
individualistic
value personal goals
collectivistic
value collective goals or no distinction between personal/collective goals
self-esteem
- evaluative component of the self
- characteristics of self on which a person stakes their self-esteem
global self esteem
overall evaluation
domain specific self esteem
evaluation on specific self-concept
family promotion of self esteem
1. showing acceptances, interest and affection in child's affairs
2. consistency enforcing clear limits
3. allowing latitude within set limits
4. using noncoercive forms on discipline
performance feedback
feedback about everyday performances
social comparison
compare ourselves to similar others
protecting self-esteem
1. manipulating appraisals
2. selective information processing
3. selective social comparison
4. selective commitment to identities
manipulating appraisals
choosing to associate with people who share out view of the self and avoid people who do not
selective information processing
attending more occurrences that are consistent with out self-evaluations
selective social comparisons
- avoid upward social comparisons
- use downward social comparisons in order to increase self-esteem
selective commitment to identities
committing to identities that provide feedback consistent with our self-evaluation and downgrading those that provide feedback that challenges it
sociometer hypothesis
self-esteem is involved in the maintenance of interpersonal relationships
anxiety-buffer
high self-esteem protects us from existential anxiety by giving us a sense that we are a good and valuable person
self-immediacy
only focus on present, didn't have realistic view of future
diminished awareness
stop thinking about other "selves"
self-detachment
becoming controlled by glorified self, compelled to live up to it
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Welcome Arizona Spinal Care's chiropractic knowledge center. Here, you will find a variety of information relating to chiropractic care - from what chiropractors do and conditions treated, to chiropractic research studies and education.
We like it when our patients feel better immediately, even if just for a few minutes. However, everyone heals at a different rate. Your recovery may take only a few visits, a few weeks or require ongoing, supportive care.
We work with you to define your goals and establish a regimen for getting results. If we do not see the results we expect within a standard, acceptable time, we will either conduct additional testing and/or refer you to a medical specialist.
We use various chiropractic techniques and styles based on the combination of the latest research, patient comfort and doctor philosophy. We also combine this with physiotherapy and other wellness techniques to help you feel better.
The doctors and staff at Arizona Spinal Care work closely with our patients to select the most appropriate and preferred methods for treatment.
Chiropractors go through an intense education to graduate as a Doctor of Chiropractic. Their curriculum includes:
1) Completion of at least two years undergraduate study, with a focus on the sciences
2) Four years of Chiropractic Education
3) Pass post-graduate written and oral board exams, at both state and national levels
4) At least 900 hours of work as a chiropractic intern
Their curriculum will include over 3000 hours of study in many of the same subjects as medical doctors, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, geriatrics,pediatrics, chemistry, microbiology, diagnosis, dermatology, neurology, radiology, psychology-psychiatry and orthopedics.
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Frost matters to vegetable gardeners. But more than a destructive force, gardeners use knowledge of frost for planning:
Average frost dates are useful when planning a vegetable garden.The average last spring frost date is important for vegetable gardeners because it is the milepost that helps us decide when to plant seeds indoors and in the garden.
The date of the average first fall frost is important too: More than the curtain falling at the end of the summer show, it allows us to gauge how many frost-free growing days we have—something that is important to know when choosing crop varieties. Some tomato varieties, for example, are ready in 60 days, while others take 85 days. The difference of 25 days is a big deal in an area with a short frost-free period.
Don't restrict yourself to published first- and last-frost dates. Talk to other gardeners in the area to find out what dates they use—because your microclimate might be unique.
Steve says: I bet you go for the fastest maturing tomatoes there in the frosty foothills, Donna!
Donna says: I know you live in the banana belt Steve.
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Back in April, we looked at an ambitious European plan to simulate the entire planet . The idea is to exploit the huge amounts of data generated by financial markets, health records, social media and climate monitoring to model the planet's climate, societies and economy. The vision is that a system like this can help to understand and predict crises before they occur so that governments can take appropriate measures in advance. There are numerous challenges here. Nobody yet has the computing power necessary for such a task, neither are there models that will can accurately model even much smaller systems.
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Living Well is a chronic disease self management program (CDSMP) from Stanford University. Workshops meet for two and one-half hours, once a week for 7 weeks. Participants will make weekly action plans, share experiences and help each other solve problems they encounter in creating and implementing their self management program.
Topics covered in the workshop include:
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Living Well...Take Charge of Your Health is open to anyone 18 years and older who are living with a chronic condition or caring for someone with a chronic condition. Space is limited and registration is required.
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The Westminster Senior Activity Center, located on Stoner Avenue near the Carroll Hospital Center, is a program of the Carroll County Bureau of Aging. It offers a wide range of activities for local seniors, including crafts, karaoke, bingo and live entertainment. The SAC also helps seniors find help for medical and legal issues, along with a number of other specialized resources. The schedule is always packed with upcoming events, and is updated regularly on its website.
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In the United States and Canada, this time zone is generically called Mountain Time (MT). Specifically, it is Mountain Standard Time (MST) when observing standard time (winter), and Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) when observing daylight saving time (spring, summer, fall). The term refers to the fact that the Rocky Mountains, which range from northwestern Canada to the US state of New Mexico, are located almost entirely in the time zone. In Mexico, this time zone is known as the Pacific Zone.
In some areas, starting in 2007, the local time changes from MST to MDT at 2:00am MST to 3:00am MDT on the second Sunday in March and returns at 2:00am MDT to 1:00am MST on the first Sunday in November.
TV broadcasting in the Mountain Time Zone is typically tape-delayed one hour, so that shows match the broadcast times of the Central Time Zone (i.e. prime time begins at 7:00 pm MT following the same order of programming as the Central time zone).[citation needed]
Also, the unincorporated community of Kenton, Oklahoma, located in the extreme western end of the Oklahoma Panhandle, unofficially observes Mountain Time (as the nearest sizeable towns are located in Colorado and New Mexico, both of which are in the Mountain Time Zone). However, the entire state of Oklahoma is officially in the Central Time Zone. Additionally, western Culberson County, Texas unofficially observes Mountain Time.
^The specification for the Mountain Time Zone in the United States is set forth at 49 CFR 71.8.[1] The boundary between Central and Mountain time zones is set forth at 49 CFR 71.7,[2] and the boundary between Mountain and Pacific time zones is set forth at 49 CFR 71.9.[3]
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Gerik is a well built man who takes pride in the scar across his face.
He is the chief of his own mercenary group, taking charge of Ewan,
Tethys, and Marisa. As the chief, he must have applicable skills; in
Gerik's case, his skills are the ability to understand a woman's
feelings, keep the young motivated, and also to provide a shoulder to
lean on for his friends. Others around Gerik see him as a likable man
who emphasizes his care for his companions.
Bio
Gerik became a mercenary on a whim. His friend, Zabba, had expressed
the joy he would have in becoming a mercenary, and would one day leave
for Jehanna to fulfill his dreams. Gerik, not wanting Zabba to get
hurt, would eventually follow him and join the same guild Zabba had
joined. One day, Zabba is killed in action. Gerik had lost the reason
why he became a mercenary in the first place. However, interacting with
other people and becoming friends with them gives Gerik a reason to
continue his life as a mercenary in hopes of not allowing them to share
the same fate as his friend had.
It is revealed in one of Gerik
and Saleh's conversations that Saleh had killed Zabba. Gerik tells
Saleh that he had thought of avenging Zabba's death, but fighting
alongside Saleh had allowed Gerik to respect him. Gerik forgives Saleh
for killing Zabba by telling him that he trusts him, as that's his job
as a friend.
Gerik's scar is his pride and yet he doesn't like
telling others about it. However, when Tethys asks, Gerik states that
he got it as a novice, while he was so confident in his abilities that
he thought nobody could best him. To his surprise, he was crushed
effortlessly under the strength of a mysterious knight. The knight had
spared his life due to the expression of fear Gerik had exerted. Gerik
believed that the scar was his punishment for being full of himself and
his own skills. Tethys, however, sees it in another light. She makes
him realize that he wouldn't have met her or anybody else, for that
matter, if he were dead. She tells Gerik that he should see through the
past pain, and look at what the life the knight had spared was able to
experience because he was still alive. Gerik lets his fears calm and
tells her that he'd be able to sleep soundly from then on.
As
for his life of romance, Gerik has two ladies that seem to be more
important than the rest: Marisa and Tethys. After all, it is due to
these two women that he decides to settle down, instead of leaving
behind his life as a mercenary.
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The magic tricks that you learn in magic books, with the written detailed explanantions, expand your imagination and knowledge. Your own interpretation of the book's instructions build creativity, making your magic different.
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Richard N> The real question (as the alternative Richard points out)
Richard N> would have to take into account the information content of
Richard N> all that energy consumption.
I'm getting there... hang on.
Richard N> I would guess that your 1 GHz Pentium-III undergoes the
Richard N> same number of gate switches whether it is calculating an
Richard N> incredibly complex algorithm, downloading dirty pictures
Richard N> from the internet, or just sitting in a loop executing
Richard N> NOPs.
This is what got me going on this subject in the first place!
Microprocessors like the older Pentiums and modern workstation RISC
chips (Alpha 21264, UltraSPARCs, MIPS R12K) are pretty casual about
power dissipation. Their designers made few attempts to conserve
power when not computing things. That works great when you can
afford the heat sink. Modern Pentium-IIIs would burn 140 watts if
they were designed this way, and power-saving design techniques cost
less now than the heat sinks that would be necessary otherwise.
In a modern Pentium-III, the floating-point adder is prevented from
dissipating power unless it's actually computing a floating-point
add. The multimedia extensions and so on all work like this too, and
all told there are probably more than a dozen hefty chunks of the
chip that are enabled only when all the data necessary for execution
has arrived.
If the brain is to do more computation than a Pentium-III, those ion
channels switching are going to have to do more than a transistor
does when it switches. I can add two 64-bit numbers with just a few
thousand transistors -- less if I don't care about latency. If a
neuron has a thousand or more gated ion channels that participate in
the propagation of an action potential, that AP had better carry more
than a few bits of data. My guess is that an AP carries thousands or
perhaps tens of thousands of bits. It doesn't make sense otherwise:
why would a neuron need 100,000 inputs and outputs if it's only
moving a single bit?
So if an AP carries lots of bits, it doesn't make much sense to think
of the AP itself as data. My guess is that action potentials are
something like the enable pulses inside a Pentium-III: they turn on
the computation elements, briefly, when sufficient data has arrived
to justify a new computation. And I think those computation elements
are the ion channels.
Here's why: The ion channels have really huge energy density. The
neuron has ion pumps chugging away all the time, burning ATP to
establish an electrochemical energy reservoir that the ion channels
drain in a very short period of time.
Back to your question: what is the information content of all that
energy consumption? Put another way: what are the ion channels doing
with those ions? Do they just allow the ions to freely accelerate
through the water, eventually blowing off their energy as heat once
they cross the membrane? This seems fairly wasteful.
Perhaps, instead, the ions are staged down the ion channel proteins
much the same way electrons are staged along mitochondrial proteins
during the Kreb's cycle.
So if the ion channels are the computation elements, how are they
wired together? Certainly the rapidly changing electric field of an
AP is one way, but that's fairly coarse, and as I've said, I think
that's just the enable pulse. If they were communicating by
exchanging small molecules, these molecules would have to move from
ion channel to ion channel pretty fast, in order to keep up with the
AP. I haven't heard of this happening.
So I propose the ion channels are communicating by exchanging photons,
using the cell membrane as a waveguide. The ion channels get the
energy to transmit the photons from staging the ions down the
electric gradient. And the big deal is that the ion channels in this
proposal aren't just repeaters -- one can imagine that an ion
channel might have several sites for receiving several different
wavelength photons. Only when specific combinations of photons have
been received does the ion channel turn on, pumping out about one
million photons of its particular wavelength in reponse to about
one million ions flowing through.
So in this scheme, the nodes of Ranvier (that's where APs start,
right?) are just the enable logic. Synapses aren't just information
transport, they're latches to hold the data until the receiving
neuron triggers. And long-term memories might be state stored in
the configuration of ion channel proteins between action potentials.
And all this gives the brain a lot more computational complexity
than a $200 CPU.
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Epsom Salt
Trade Name- Epsom salt or soaking salts.
Origin- USA
Extraction- A rock mineral mined from natural sources
Shelf life- 4-5years
Notes- Stores well under most conditions, but high fluctuations in humidity will cause it to cake. A granular salt with a average size of 1-2 mm. Fully dispersible in water and blends well with oil.
Specifications
Introduction
Epsom Salt (Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate) is a well known product used in bath salts for softening the skin and relaxing sore muscles. However, Epsom Salt also has a myriad of other cosmetic and medicinal uses. The Epsom Salt sold by Mountain Rose Herbs is of the highest therapeutic quality, and their coarse texture makes them easy to incorporate into baths and soaks.
Medicinal Properties
Epsom Salt is mainly made up of magnesium and sulfates.
Cosmetic Use
Unlike other salts, Epsom Salt does not leave the skin feeling dry. On the contrary, it leaves the skin with a soft and silky texture.
Add 2 cups of Epsom Salt to warm bathwater for a luxurious, relaxing, and soothing experience for the mind and body. While soaking, try massaging some of the salts over your skin, this will help to exfoliate and cleanse the skin. For sore feet, add ½ cup of Epsom Salt to a large pot of water. Essential oils, such as Lavender or Rosemary, may be added to enhance relaxation and medicinal effects. To make a compress, dissolve 2 cups of Epsom Salt in hot water, and use this mixture for your compress.
Precautions
Do not use Epsom Salt internally, this product is intended for external use only.
For educational purposes only This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Kumquats
Seasons/Availability
Kumquats are available most of the year, but may have limited availability during the fall.
Current Facts
There are four varieties of kumquats, two varieties being the most common: nagami and meiwa. The nagami is oval-shaped and the meiwa is more rounded. Meiwa is considered to be the sweeter of the two, yet nagami is most commonly grown as it is a more vigorous, hardy and prolific producer. Kum kumquat tree grow in clusters aroma and flavor. The flesh offers a bold and juicy tart contrast, making for a sweet tart mouthful. Before disposing of or simply eating, consider saving the seeds, as they are a source of natural pectin.
Applications
As kumquats are entirely edible, they are a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory preparations. Slice kumquats into coins and cook with sugar and water until candied, then use to top pound cake or ice cream. Add sliced kumquats to pomegranate juice, champagne and club soda for punch. Poach kumquat slices in sugar and water, then layer over a tart shell baked with almond and butter filling, topped with kumquat syrup. Cook kumquat and onion slices until softened, then add lamb breasts, braising liquid and cook tagine until meat is done, then serve over couscous. Dice kumquats and mix with diced avocado, red onion, cilantro and lime for a fresh salsa. To prepare, wash and dry. Seeds may be plucked out with the tip of a knife.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Kumquats have a long culinary history within China, Taiwan and Japan, where they are often preserved as jams or in salt (similar to preserved lemons). The fruit is added to teas in Taiwan and is used as an ornamental bonsai tree throughout Southeast Asia.
Geography/History
Kumquats are native to China and they have long been cultivated throughout Southeast Asia, where they are grown commercially today. The kumquat's arrival in America was in the late 1880's, though it was planted primarily for ornamental purposes until a rise in Asian populations created a market for the kumquat fruit. California and Florida are the best-suited growing regions. Both states are home to kumquats on a niche market scale as they remain in the shadows, still, of bigger and better known citrusUSAG-Schweinfurt Commissary
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Behind the Mask
Mentally challenged janitor James Jones (Fox) is employed at a center run by workaholic doctor Bob Shushan (Sutherland). When the doc suffers a heart attack, it's James who saves him. Shushan takes this as a wake-up call and decides to help James find the father who abandoned him while reconnecting with his own neglected adult son, Brian (Whitford). Based on a true story.
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Academic Skills Center
Museum Building
Room 434
Campus Box 8010
(208) 236-3662
The Academic Skills Center offers programs in study skills, reading, writing, mathematics, and English for speakers of other languages, which include individualized instruction, tutoring, and workshops _ all intended to increase the probability of students' academic success. There is no charge for these services. Students may also register for credit and non-credit courses taught by ASC staff.
The Reading and Study Skills Program offers the following credit courses: Study Skills for success, First Year Seminar, and Efficient Reading. Students can also learn strategies relevant to their particular courses through individual conferences and workshops. The areas covered include time management, note-taking skills, reading strategies, memory improvement, test-taking strategies, and controlling test anxiety.
The Mathematics program offers individualized conferences and drop in tutoring on campus and in Idaho Falls to assist students in handling math anxiety and developing problem-solving skills. A credit course, Study Skills for Math, is also available.
The Writing program provides individualized tutoring to help students with writing assignments for courses in English and across the disciplines. At any stage of the writing process, from generating ideas through successive drafts, tutors assist with organization and development of ideas for particular audiences and purposes, as well as basic sentence skills, punctuation, spelling, grammar and usage. Workshops, tutoring hours in Idaho Falls, and a credit course, Teaching Writing One on One, are also part of the program.
The English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Program has two units. The first serves undergraduate and graduate students admitted to degree programs at ISU; the second serves special constituencies needing ESOL training.
The ESOL Academic Language Skills Unit provides assessment of communication proficiencies in listening, writing and speaking needed for academic success. It offers individualized tutoring in cooperation with the Writing Laboratory for students who need help with assignments across the disciplines. There are support services for international teaching assistants, and a wide variety of advanced workshops and courses in idioms, special vocabularies, lecture comprehension, American culture, pronunciation, grammar, rhetorical and argumentation styles, skills for conversation and graded discussion. Guidance in interviewing, writing of application letters, essay exams, and proposals is also available.
The ESOL Intensive Language Unit provides noncredit studies for academic and professional readiness, test preparation and customized training for special groups.
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Could someone explain *precisely* what happens when one tries
to execute that command? It gives me a registry error that I'd
like to debug but I don't have a clear idea of what this is
doing under the cover.
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I am only sharing this with you because it made me sort of insane. Instead of an establishing shot of where Andrea Roth is staying, we get this weird cut to a time-lapse camera of a hotel lobby, and then a shot from the inside of a glass elevator as it goes up, and then we cut to Andrea opening her door to Juliet. It's so WEIRD. It's not in this show's visual language at all. This isn't guerrilla Ringer. I am trying to imagine what weirdness this is covering. Like maybe they realized they never found an exterior to double for this hotel, or the building decided not to let them do it again, or their equipment exploded and all they had left was a lipstick cam. Maybe next week's episode is shot ENTIRELY like this.
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The best of art, culture and travel for every country
Nina Simone: The High Priestess of Soul
Nina Simone, dubbed the 'High Priestess of Soul',
was renowned for her ability to captivate the imaginations of listeners through
her hypnotic voice.
Nina Simone is an iconic American musician who is particularly
known for emotionally honest songs that left a legacy of 'liberation,
empowerment, passion and love' in a time of unrest and upheaval. A hugely
prolific artist, she recorded over forty original albums that revealed her
ability to interweave the conventions from various genres of music, including
classical, jazz, blues, R&B, gospel, and pop traditions.
Born as Eunice Kathleen Wamon in Tyron, North Carolina in 1993, the musical
storyteller who later changed her name to Nina Simone carved out an epic career
as a singer, songwriter, pianist and a civil rights activist. To this day her
music is still enjoyed by the masses and is recognized for its timelessness.
Her transformational style that fused jazz, blues, gospel, folk and classical
music was unique. Incorporating monologues or atmospheric silence were part of
her technical approach, often shocking the audience or making them truly listen
and think about the content of her lyrics.
Simone learned how to play the piano at the age of three, and by twelve she had
her first debut concert, which was a defining experience, shaping the way she
used her music. Her parents, who were sitting at the front, were asked to move
to the back to make way for white members of the audience. At this young age,
Simone, who refused to play until her parents were moved back to the front, saw
the beginnings of her involvement in the American civil rights movement. As she
grew older and her musical experience developed she continued playing a
significant role in these efforts. Playing the piano in church, her talent was
quickly acknowledged, however she later applied to the Curtis Institute of
Music in Philadelphia and was rejected, a decision she claimed was motivated by
racism. Despite this setback she received funding to finish high school and her
community further raised money for her scholarship to study at the famous
Juilliard Institute in New York City. It was in New York that Simone's music
began to directly represent the struggles of the black community and resemble
her connection with Black Pride.
Fighting and falling out with her agent and husband Andy Stroud, record labels,
and the tax authorities, all contributed to Simone's decision to move away from
the United States in 1971. When she returned in 1978 she was arrested for
refusing to pay her taxes; an act that was done as a protest against the United
States in the Vietnam War. After this she moved around and settled for periods
of time in Barbados, Liberia, Switzerland, Britain and France. In the 1980's
she performed regularly at the Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London. In 1993 she
settled in France, where she passed away with cancer in 2003. Artists from
around the world, such as Miriam Makeba, Patti Labelle, Ossie Davis, Sonia
Sanchez and Elton John, attended her funeral.
In the context of the changes that were happening during her time, such as the
CD revolution, increased use of the Internet and the raised exposure through television
and movies Nina also received much publicity on those levels. Alongside her
large repertoire of treasured tunes that have featured in films such as The
Thomas Crown Affair, Point of No Return and The Big Lebowski, she
wrote an autobiography called I Put a Spell On You, of which French
filmmakers based their documentary Nina Simone: La Legende. Many of her
performances were filmed and made available on video, for example her 1976
Montreux Jazz Festival show. After her death, in 2003, her biography, Let It
All Out, was published.
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Cravin is a retired warrior who now runs The Ticklish Ogre. He knows a lot of people and is a great source of information about local affairs and exotic weapons. It is said he has a collection of unique weapons from his adventuring days.
Hodges has struck upon the idea of having his serving wenches be scanily clad. One of his regulars mentioned the coconut apparrel some natives wore he encoutered while on a voyage a year back. This has brought in a massive amount of business, despite being frowned upon by the "respectable" citizens of Sasserine. Ironically this has not stopped the Merchant's guild from having business lunches there. Coconut sales also recieved a bump not long ago.
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African-Americans in the military: from the American Revolution to integration
Band members of the 107th African-American Infantry, shown holding their instruments, while posing for a picture at Fort Corcoran, Va., Nov., 1865. African-Americans have continuously served in the U.S. military since colonial times. (Courtesy photo from the Library of Congress)
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala.
After the Revolutionary war began in 1775, the British offered to free any African-American slave who served with them, prompting Gen. George Washington and the Continental Congress to offer the same proposal. As a result, several thousand African-Americans served as Continental Soldiers, Sailors and Marines.
During the War of 1812, most states rejected attempts of African-Americans to join state militias. However, 500 African-Americans fought at New Orleans in late December 1814 and several hundred with the Navy.
At the start of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln, wary of offending the slave-holding border states, prohibited African-Americans from enlisting. As the need for soldiers grew, the U.S. government lifted the restriction and began enlisting African-Americans. By April 1865, more than 200,000 had served in the Union Army and Navy and 25 of them had received the Medal of Honor.
During the Frontier Wars, African-Americans served in four segregated regiments and were known as the "Buffalo Soldiers." They fought Indians and outlaws, garrisoned forts and protected settlers. By 1900, 13 more had received the Medal of Honor.
On Feb. 15, 1898, 22 African-American sailors died when the USS Maine exploded in Havana Harbor, Cuba. The Buffalo Soldiers fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War and five earned the Medal of Honor. African-American soldiers also accompanied the Punitive Expedition of 1915-1917 into Mexico.
During World War I, more than 367,000 African-Americans were among the 4.5 million Americans sent to Europe, of which 42,000 saw combat. The 369th Infantry Regiment, known as the "Hellfighters from Harlem," served the longest time of any American regiment and earned the French Croix de Guerre as a unit, as did 171 members. One soldier eventually received the Medal of Honor.
By 1939, the Army had only 3,600 soldiers in the segregated Buffalo Soldier regiments out of 360,000 men and the Navy had several thousand, mostly as mess stewards. The Marine Corps and the Air Corps had none.
Between December 1941 and September 1945, about 1.3 million African-Americans served in all military services. More than 95 percent of African-Americans soldiers served in combat support units and always in segregated units. The best known were the truck companies, collectively known as the "Red Ball Express," that transported supplies, food and ammunition 24 hours a day and seven days a week to the frontline troops after the July 1944 breakout from the Normandy beachhead.
The reactivated all-African-American 92nd Infantry Division fought in northern Italy from August 1944 until April 1945. The 93rd Infantry Division, activated in May 1942, saw limited combat in the Southwest Pacific. In late December 1944, after the German breakthrough in the Ardennes, some 4,500 African-Americans served as combat soldiers. One of them, Staff Sgt. Eddie Carter, Jr., posthumously received the Medal of Honor in 1997.
Between 1942 and late 1945, the Navy had a total of 150,000 African-Americans. They served at shore duty installations or harbor or coastal vessels and as mess stewards aboard the larger ships. By September 1945, the Navy commissioned only one African-American officer and African-Americans fully manned only one naval vessel. In the same period, the Marine Corps enlisted 17,000 African-Americans, assigned mostly to supply and depot units.
The most famous African-American unit of World War II was the 332nd Fighter Group manned by the Tuskegee Airmen.
The 99th Fighter Squadron, formed on March 22, 1941, entered combat in North Africa. By May 1945, the 332nd Fighter Group, consisting of the 99th, 100th, 301st and the 302nd fighter squadrons, had established an outstanding combat record.
The Army Air Forces had enlisted 145,000 African-Americans. In many places, they not only had to deal with the prejudices of commanders and enlisted personnel, but also the prejudice of the local communities. The 4th Aviation Battalion served at Maxwell Field, Ala., living in facilities that are now part of the Federal Prison Camp.
The African-American men and women who had served in the U.S. military services during the war, performed well in leadership and technical positions, demonstrating the illogic and inefficiency of the segregation policies in place at the time.
After 1945, these policies, racial prejudices of some base commanders and few promotion and career field opportunities for African-Americans in the military produced several base disorders. Investigators squarely placed the underlying cause of the disorders on the military's segregation policy. As a result, President Harry S. Truman signed Executive Order 9981 in July 1948, integrating the U.S. military services
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Telecommuting or Telework is a model or work agreement in which employees gain the flexibility to work in terms of place and time of work with the help of telecommunications technology. In other words, the activities of travelling to the Office or workplace is replaced by telecommunication links.[1] with this system, many employees who work at home in the end, [ Read More ]
Cellphone we knew today, have evolve, from as big as brick became smaller, faster, and grow into personal data assistant or these days called as smartphone. But don't you know that cellphone where invented by Martin Cooper. Who is he, and what the story about him, lets discuss it here. Martin Cooper was born December 26, 1928 in Chicago, United [ Read More ]
Zhang Heng (78–139 AD) who was born in the Han dynasty was the inventor of the Seismometer (Seismograph station now). When he left his house to learn about literature, a new age of 16 years. Not only that, he also studied literature in the field of mechanical and astronomy. While working in the Government, the greatest contribution he made in [ Read More ]
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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955355609842823122.post3073471432938907403..comments2011-07-28T10:06:20.692-07:00Comments on Wall St. WTF: A close analysis of Ron Paul's Bloomberg Op-EdKen like if Ron Paul were thinking more clearly...Sounds like if Ron Paul were thinking more clearly he'd be arguing for hyper-inflation.Brendan I'm not arguing that the gold standard ...@Dave, I'm not arguing that the gold standard caused the Panic of 1873, I'm arguing that it occurred in the presence of the gold standard and that the existence of the gold standard made it more severe than it would have been had it been possible to have more flexibility in the money supply. <br /><br />I agree with you that allowing gold to trade freely is optimal but I think it would be far less liquid if you did not allow non-producers to trade derivatives on it. Naturally, having been a derivatives trader for over a decade I'm biased but in this case I think my bias correct. <br /><br />I am not as confident about my bias against legalizing drugs and prostitution. Having worked on projects in the counter terrorism finance group (which had a lot of overlap with counter-organized crime work) I can tell you that parts of the world that decriminalize drugs and prostitution are a financial windfall for organized crime because they create a safe haven for trafficking into elsewhere and lower the friction costs quite a lot. I think this is why they prefer to, when possible, keep this kind of thing on a national level.Ken the panic of 1873 was caused by bankers perpe...Ken, the panic of 1873 was caused by bankers perpetrating fraud by lending out more money than they had (fractional reserve lending), not the gold standard.<br /><br />Personally, I think allowing gold to trade freely (that means no paper derivatives to distort the price other than futures, futures are only able to be sold/purchased in size by actual producers, and *no taxes* on gold or gold conversion) is a better solution than a gold standard. <br /><br />This way gold is a competing currency with fiat, and you aren't penalized by holding it.Dave Narby hate to break it to you Ken, but prostitution is...I hate to break it to you Ken, but prostitution is legal in Nevada and New Jersey. It's legislated on a county by county basis.<br /><br />Pot is almost decriminalized here in NYC, and I don't see pot smokers springing out from the shadows to mug people.<br /><br />Why not let these sorts of decisions be made on a local level to represent community standards, rather than have a top-down, monolithic, authoritarian, nanny-state Federal government impose them?Dave Narby seems pretty clear to me that he does not under...It seems pretty clear to me that he does not understand the difference between default and devaluation because he very clearly conflates them in this op-ed. I understand his frustration with the dangers of fiat money but here in the future having the rate of economic growth somehow be tied the the supply of physical gold in the world seems like the height of lunacy. People don't remember it now but after the panic of 1873, partially brought on by the resumption of sepecie payments in 1871, 200 people starved to death in New York City. The recessions we had back then were vastly worse than what we have now.Ken you edited it, don't stop there. you edited it, don't stop there. <br />Portugal doesn't seem to be having increases in trafficking or in drug related problems. that was an older link but even more recent data is backing up these results.<br /><br />I doubt he doesn't understand the difference between default and devaluation. His reason for joining congress was to fight the move to Fiat currency. He has never voted for the unbalenced budget and has been warning about the looming dangers for years.<br /><br />If this country would have taken his advice we wouldn't be spread all over the world today fighting endless wars which have wrecked our tresury and killed thousands. We also wouldn't have granted tax breaks without cuts to government expenditures or expanded medical entitlements that are causing so much fiscal pain now and into the future. He also called the housing crisis before everyone else.<br /> Blaming Paul for what is about to happen here seems absurd. He isn't saying it will be painless but maybe we should listen to him for once. <br /><br />The bankers have had their chances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955355609842823122.post-6574831050480346992011-07-27T12:29:04.830-07:002011-07-27T12:29:04.830-07:00OK, I've edited the first paragraph and the ti...OK, I've edited the first paragraph and the title to try to improve the probability that folks in the Paul camp read it.Ken you might want to have a look at what precis...Well, you might want to have a look at what precisely happens in countries where drugs and prostitution are legal, both drug use and sex trafficking increase a lot. You make a good point though that perhaps I should not attack him so forcefully in the initial paragraph. I don't really care either way about his libertarian stands. The main issues is that he has a fundamental misunderstanding of the difference between default and devaluation and with this he is putting the country at great risk.Ken first paragraph if you did wanted to lose c...Great first paragraph if you did wanted to lose creditbility with this reader... because everyone knows the war on drugs has been a smashing success.<br /><br />The framing Dr Paul as crazy for being a politician that is totally against the practice of using heroin and prostitution but thinks it would be a better practice (even though this isn't politically popular yet)to let adults decide what to do with their bodies and money and assist people with medical problems rather than to spend billions on prohibition and prisons which leads to various unintended consiquences that are extremly harmful to society both here in the US and in the countries of orgin for these drugs... What a mad man that 75 year old doctor is. We need more prisons (and debt) for consenting adults who decide to make poor decisions... how else will we solve this problem?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955355609842823122.post-70225405124635829092011-07-27T11:18:01.292-07:002011-07-27T11:18:01.292-07:00I don't love unrestrained paper debt either bu...I don't love unrestrained paper debt either but what he ignores is that they are only theoretically limitless. In reality the capacity of a government to issue paper debt even in a fiat system is constrained by the willingness of bondholders to continue to purchase the debt. I get the sense that you did not read past the first paragraph.Ken policies will likely end up with a great many ...His policies will likely end up with a great many people being screwed over money?<br /><br />What is happening now to a lot of people and the value of their money?<br /><br /> /><br />Crazy Ron Paul doesn't love unrestrained endless paper debt... I wonder why not?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955355609842823122.post-47461055857563011072011-07-27T06:35:17.444-07:002011-07-27T06:35:17.444-07:00Steady on. Admittedly Ru Paul usually makes more ...Steady on. Admittedly Ru Paul usually makes more sense than Ron, but he got a couple of fair points in there as well! TWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com
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JOBSEARCH: What is the break even point on investing in yourself?
10 Career Lessons from Julia Child
Tuesday, 27th September 2011 (by April Dykman)
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3. You're never to old to learn something new. Julia was 36 years old when she started learning a new language. She didn't enroll in culinary school until age 37. Julia had a constant thirst for knowledge and didn't rest until she'd mastered or learned whatever it was that piqued her curiosity.
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I'm not so sure that this is true.
In my case, at age 64 with a "career" of 5 to 7 years at best, what's the ROI on learning a new language or studying for a new skill?
I heard some one at a job search networking group tell the table that she was so busy working on getting 4 different paper certifications. She had enough skills to get a job; so one has to question the ROI.
imho
Like the kids going to college, for something other than law, medicine, or engineering, taking four years out and spending enough for two houses, ignores the ROI.
What the break even point is I have no idea, but folks are NOT even asking the question.
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Photography Of Invention
Overview
"Perhaps in the future," Man Ray suggested to Duchamp, "photography would replace all art." The Photography of Invention hints at that future by documenting a decade of startling new work in American photography: work that challenges the accepted hierarchy of the arts and, arguably, establishes photography as the equal of the other arts.
Pictures that are made, not taken, are the focus of this exciting collection of works by 90 American artists who are using appropriation, computer technology, performance, and numerous other sources of inspiration to stretch the limits and expand the possibilities of photographic art. The selection of nontraditional pictures includes works by some of the decade's most interesting experimenters—Cindy Sherman, Sherrie Levine, Richard Prince, Barbara Kruger, William Christenberry, Louise Lawler, Stefan Roloff, and others who create or manipulate the subject photographed.
Photography has traditionally been used to capture experience and create images; these works, however, examine preexisting images or image styles that dominate our culture. As Joshua Smith points out "mass media and popular culture advertising, fashion movies, television, video, and other electronic media have made the world photographic, become the common language, and shaped a generation's visual and critical viewpoint." Rather than commenting on or representing life, photography is now an independent art form that has expanded the creative vocabulary of contemporary artists.
These "made" pictures encompass a variety of styles and techniques: the artists may fabricate or arrange the subject matter for the camera; invent or subvert traditional styles; present themselves in fictive roles invoking allegory or myth, fantasy and illusion; reassemble existing art objects in new contexts; make the psychic appear real and the real hyperreal.
Many pictures are made in the usual optical/chemical manner, creating a tension between the obviously manipulated subject and the inherent "truth" of the photographic print; while others are made by the unconventional use of equipment, processes, and materials that intentionally deny the perfect print There are photograms, photocollages, light drawings, chemical images, marked or painted on negatives, photosilkscreens and photolithographs, and new high tech computer-generated imagery.
Joshua P. Smith is a leading authority on and a collector of avant-garde photography. He was guest curator for the National Museum of American Art exhibition "The Photography of Invention: American Pictures of the 1980s." Merry A. Foresta is Associate Curator, Graphic Arts, and Curator for Photography at the National Museum of American Art
Copublished with the National Museum of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Leserlin, Georg (16th century)
Georg (Jörg) Leserlin
(Leslin), of Ingersheim, Besigheim district of Wurttemberg, Germany, was an Anabaptist preacher who had very early—the Passau records say in 1535 at the
age of ten, which is impossible—baptized Margarete, the wife of Hans of
Schüchtern, and together with Hans Schmidt he wrote the song,
"O Herre Gott vom Himmelreich, Merkt auff und sich die worte," which
deals with the persecution of the believers. Leserlin was imprisoned in Stuttgart in 1533,
because he had been misled by "perverted people and cunningly devised
booklets," but in consideration of his youth, simplicity, and his
willingness to recant, he was released after instruction by experienced and
learned men, and most humbly thanked all who had helped in his conversion.
Young Leserlin was probably the son of the Leserlin who had died in prison.
According to the Passau
court records Georg also died in prison; hence it must be assumed that he again
joined the Anabaptists, was put into prison, and died there.
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I agree with your way of thinking. The life expectancy of humans has increased enormously since switching to a carbohydrate-based diet. Granted, some of that increase can be attributed to better medical care and hygiene. But as you point out, the Asians, who eat mostly rice have very long lifespans. As do Italians who eat lots of breads, wines and pastas.
I like a good steak every now and then but I would rather have fish and rice, or a soup with lots of vegetables, rice or pasta thrown in. And of course, lots of carbohydrate-laden beer!
They also have very low incidents of digestive system cancer. Obviously this could be due to other factors but I've always wondered if we were designed to eat meat why our intestines weren't designed like those of other meat eaters.
82 posted on 10/08/2006 3:57:44 AM PDT by Proud_texan
(Thinking about all the componets of a situation requires thought.)
Actually eating like a caveman did not mean eating only meat/fish/foul. It also included eating all kinds of vegetable matter, nuts, roots, and fruits.
Many modern ills are caused be eating a high carb diet that encourages the growth of candida albicans or thrush. This yeast infection can cause many kinds of symptoms. In fact if you have a health problem, especially one that is vague or hard to diagnose, try the "caveman diet". Basically, when you select food to eat, ask yourself, was someone, somewhere able to eat this 10,000 years ago. If the answer is yes then it is part of a "caveperson diet".
If you are infected with yeast, and try this diet, your yeast will "demand" that you eat sweets and carbohydrate, saying "feed me, feed me". You have to be strong for a few days and say "no $^(_*&& yeast is going to dictate my life." As the yeast starts to die of starvation it will poison your body and you may feel ill for a few days. The more yeast in your system, the worse you may feel. Be patient, give the "Caveman/Atkins Diet" a week, and you should start to feel a lot better and your symptoms improve.
I was once called to the home of a fellow in the last stages of AIDS, suffering from severe yeast infection. I looked in his refrigerator to find something to cook for him. Of 23 foods, only one was not a yeast treat. The only not yeast feeder he had was chicken.
If you want to try the Atkins Diet, easy to find on Google, be sure you start with the rigorous "Induction Phase". Your body will burn Fats, Carbohydrates/Sugars, or Protein for energy. By eliminating almost all Carb/Sugar, and eating adequate protein, and some fat, the body will burn the surplus fat in your body first. You can eat lots of green salad, celery, cucumbers, etc. Some cheese, sour cream, ricotta. 1 or 2 eggs, 2 slices of bacon, and modest quantities of related foods. This diet really works, and you don't feel all that hungry on it. Also take good vitamin/mineral supplements while dieting.
Asians do eat a lot of rice, but also a lot of low carb vegetables, and seaweed, which is high in trace minerals. The caveman was not killed by his diet, but by severe living conditions like winter, drought, etc.
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this isn't the first time we've seen j reginyld freekshow, but you know, it's so sad when one ninja blows it for the rest of the fam. the news always makes a big stink about isolated stuff like this. now i know what you're thinking, here's another wannabe serial killer who likes making a lot of wiener jokes, but… well wait a second, both of those things are cool. lemme start over
i mean, maybe he sprayed faygo birthday cake-flavored soda on the esteemed members of the jury. maybe he was waving a hatchet around and demanded to see everyone's boobs. maybe he had removed his pants for a round of mudpit extreme backyard wrestling. okay this is ridiculous, all those things are totally rad
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Ishmael Osekre: What My Mama Told Me (video)
Ishmael Osekre arrived in New York with $30, no bank account and no idea how he would pay for his tuition at Columbia University. Originally studying sociology, and later music, he met a mentor who paid for his tuition. Osekre met most of his band, the "Lucky Bastards" at Columbia, all of whom he hangs out with even when they're not playing.
"I just got lucky," said Osekre. "I met people who funded me which is why I'm doing what I'm doing because I'm not under pressure to pay all these debts."
"I think luck is the largest part of it. I know people who are way hungrier about life than I am and smarter. One of the people who helped pay for my tuition was an investment banker. I sent her an email that said I was fundraising and I might have to drop out of university because I didn't have any money. She said come and talk and that was it."
Along with the upbeat afro-rock rhythms, Osekre's lyrics are memorable. Even on first hearing, audience members sing along and get up to dance. A friend's suggestion to add music to his poetry helped Osekre reach a larger audience. Following the Lucky Bastards' residencies at St. Nick's Pub and The Shrine, they will compete in SXSW in 2012. They also have upcoming gigs at the Cameo Gallery in Brooklyn on Jan 19th, at Shea stadium on Jan 20th and at Joe's Pub on Jan 21st.
"We have this thing called jama when people play on the streets in Ghana," said Osekre. "It's a kind of call and response song that we would do when we were watching soccer games or when we were having a little festival. It has that great energy when you make a circle and somebody comes to the center to dance. I wanted people to see that and see how happy we are when we are doing jama back at home.
If Osekre does not always find luck in all aspects of life in America, at least he can write a song about it.
"The song, 'Why are you here, why do you care,' is about the different ways people approach each other here from the way they do in my country. In my country people are very direct. Here, it's like you have to act the opposite of how you feel. If you like someone you have to act like you're not interested otherwise they won't be interested in you."
Another song, My Mama Told Me, tells of how his mother taught him by using proverbs.
"My mom said if you don't know, don't act like you know. And even if you know, act like you don't know, because you might learn something."
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The Cat's Meow
Entertaining fact-based drama exploring the final days of American film producer Thomas Ince in 1924. The story is recounted from the perspective of novelist Elinor Glyn (Joanne Lumley), who recalls attending a glamorous society party thrown by media tycoon William Randolph Hearst aboard his yacht - where the movie mogul would ultimately meet his doom. But how or why remain uncertain. The cast includes Kirsten Dunst as Hearst's lover, actress Marion Davies, and Eddie Izzard as comedy legend Charlie Chaplin
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Ordesa y Monte Perdido holds the honour of being the second oldest national park in Spain, as well as earning the titles of Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site granted by Unesco. The Unesco titles are shared with the glaciers on the French slopes. Its 15,000 acres include one of the most unique ecosystems in the Pyrenees, formed by glacial erosion of the Arazas River valley.
In the park you will find peaks rising to over 3,000 metres, notable among which is Monte Perdido - the "lost mountain" itself. There are traces of glaciers, dense beech forests and a unique fauna, in addition to the highest limestone massif in Europe, where the action of water over millions years has carved out the monumental landscape of the Ordesa, Añisclo, and Escuain and Pineta valleys. Among them, Ordesa is the most famous, offering, as it does, a treasurehouse of waterfalls which tumble between its cliffs and gorges.
The most spectacular and most easily accessed of the waterfalls are el Estrecho and la Cueva. Higher up are the Gradas de Soaso, a flight of natural step-like projections formed by erosion by the Arazas. The farthest fall is the Cola de Caballo, where the water thunders against the rock wall that closes the head of the valley.
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nothing like setting rules then start early, for everyone that followed the rules and didn't show up till 8:45 am and they had already started handing out numbers.. and the police that they hired to help, well one was in the "empty" over flow parking lot earning his money the old fashion way, sleeping. what a waste of tax payers dollars....
This should make some people wake up. Not everyone on section 8 is unemployed! Some people work 2 jobs, but can't make it. Take a look at what you are paying at the grocery store, look at gas prices, no wonder people are having such a hard time. We make $50,000 a year (before taxes and insurance) and still live paycheck to paycheck. Thank God I have insurance - without it, we would be in worse shape. I just don't know what families are going to do! If it continues this way, we will be the people living inside city limits with chickens, and maybe a cow or pig for butchering if I can get by with it!
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#1 section 8 and food stamps have nothing to do with each other and are two seperate entities. #2 Unless you work at the BHA or know someone who does you really have no idea how things are operated. You are making massive assumptions about the people that work there and the thousands of people they help
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how does foster children and molestation have anything to do with section 8? and baby killers? wow, you are privy to all kinds of details about peoples lives that need reporting. or not. b/c none of what you're saying is factual or relevant to the article.
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Who were the 'turn-Coats'? They were the Mongolos captured by Ala-ud-din Khilji They were Amirs who earlier deserted Jalal-ud-din and succumbed to the gifts of Ala-ud-din They were he nobles who rebelled against Ala-ud-din They were the frontier governors appointed by Ala-ud-din Who were the contemporaries of the Gupta kings in the south? Cholas Rashtrakutas Satavahanas Vakatakas Who were the first European to start trade with India? The Dutch The English The French The Portuguese Who were the immediate successors of the Imperial Mauryas in Magadha? Kushanas Pandyas Satavahanas Sungas Who were the President and Secretary of the Congress Khilafat Swaraj Party formed by Motilal Nehru in 1922? Malaviya and Jayakar, respectively Vithalbhai and Malaviya, respectively Motilal Nehru and Malaviya, respectively C.R. Dass and Motilal Nehru, respectively Who wrote the biography of Harshavardhana in the 7th century Ad? Sandhyakara Banabhatta Bilhana Kalhana Who wrote Vasucharita? Ramraja Vitthalanatha Krishadeva raya Tirumalamba Who among the following after marriage became known as Mumtaz mahal, the beloved wife of Shahjahan? Anjuman Banu Begam Asmat Begam Ladli Begam Mehr-un-Nisa Who among the following Chalukya rulers, has been credited of performing the Asvamedha yajna? Pulakesan I Kirti varman I Pulakesan II Vikramaditya I Who among the following dynasties had their capital at Madura? Cholas Pallavas Pandyas Rashtrakutas Who among the following functionaries during Akbar's reign, was responsible for payment of salaries of officers, including Mansabdars? Diwan or Wazir Mir Bakshi Sadr-us-Sadr Vakil / II, III, IV, V, VI I, II, III, V I, III, IV, V, VI All the above Pieces of black coal discovered in Indus sites are identified with Silajata Die piece Writing pencil Cosmetics Polygars were Horse-traders from Afghanistan during the Mughal period A famous caste of bankers of Marwar Chiefs subordinate to the nayakas in the Vijyanagar kingdom Agents of the European companies for purchase of silk and muslin in Bengal Press censorship was imposed by Wellesley Curzon Bentinck Ripon Prehistoric axes are found at Attirampakkam Adichanallur Arikamedu Sanur Prince Shahryar, one of the two surviving sons of Jahangir, proclaimed himself emperor in Lahore at the instance and with support of Asaf Khan Mir Bakhshi Iradat Khan Mahabat Khan Nur Jahan Prophet Mohammad founded Islam in the Fifth century AD Sixth century AD Seventh century AD Eighth century AD Pulakesin I, the first independent ruler of Badami, belonged to the dynasty of the Andhras Cholas Chalukyas None of the above Pulkesin defeated Harsha on the banks of river Mahanadi Tapti Godawri Narmada
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This is a test in the series on Indian History which targets the preparation for Civil Services Examination. This is useful for UPSC and State Civil Services Examinations popularly called PCS.
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Charity Commission calls for better protection against fraud
The Charity Commission has called for charities to better protect themselves against fraud and other financial crime.
This is in response to a report published by the National Fraud Authority, which estimates that charities lose on average 1.7% of their annual income to fraud. This would mean a loss of £1.1 billion for the sector in the last financial year.
The types of fraud believed to be most common are payment fraud, fraud by employees or volunteers and cyber fraud. These affect all parts of the economy, and charities are not immune.
To help charities deal with this threat, the Charity Commission has published a new strategy, which aims to make charities more aware of the risks they face and to provide them with guidance as to how these risks can be managed.
When fraud occurs, the Charity Commission has responsibility for determining how the fraud came about, and how the trustees have responded. If a charity's funds appear to be threatened, the Charity Commission will intervene directly to ensure their security.
Sam Younger, Charity Commission Chief Executive, highlighted the importance of strong financial controls and good governance in reassuring the public that their donations are safe, and that they will reach the causes for which they were intended.
As part of a joint project with the Charity Commission, the Fraud Advisory Panel is soon to publish 'Giving Safely: A guide to making sure your charitable donations really count'. This will give practical advice for making donations on the doorstep, in the street and online. Ros Wright, chairman of the panel, said, "The most important message of all is: Don't stop giving."
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Alumni & Friends
Paving the way to careers and graduate school
Introducing the Career and Professional Readiness Center
Do you remember when you created your first résumé? How about when you first thought about looking for a job or applying to graduate school? If you were like many college students, these concerns did not occur to you until you were facing graduation. But, in today's soft job market and highly competitive graduate school arena, this approach simply won't do.
Center Director Connie Whitcomb says the center's programs will start in the freshman year and continue through graduation.
"We want our program to be viewed as 'best-in-class.' After all, our students deserve no less," Whitcomb says.
This model for the CPRC is rooted in professional development. It focuses on the attitudes, behaviors, skills and experiences that employers seek and that will allow SBU graduates to have a strong impact in the workplace.
"We recognize that students may come to the table at different times in their academic careers, so, while the program is designed to start in the freshman year, if a student gets a late start or transfers to St. Bonaven-ture after the freshman year, we can still accommodate them and get them 'career- or graduate school-ready,'" says Whitcomb.
The program has three primary components:
1.) Assess and Explore:
Students will assess and explore values, skills and interests as well as career options and majors.
Areas covered:
Résumé development
Career/major exploration
Personal brand/social media
Engagement in student organizations
Introduction to the National Society of Leadership and Success
2.) Develop and Pursue:
Students will develop and strengthen skills employers seek and they'll pursue opportunities for professional experience through internship, research opportunities, and service.
Areas Covered:
Professional communication skills
Self-awareness
Professionalism in the workplace
Internship readiness
The graduate school search
3.) Transition:
Students will secure final details for a successful transition to professional employment, service or graduate school.
Areas Covered:
Financial literacy
The job search
An additional key to the distinction of St. Bonaventure's CPRC is the link to Bonaventure alumni.
"Our alumni have demonstrated time and time again their willingness to support students through internships and job search advice and support," says Whitcomb.
"Through the CPRC, we want to further strengthen these relationships for the benefit of our students. Clearly, the 'Bona connection' has always been a distinguishing characteristic of a St. Bonaventure education. Through the CPRC, we will take this to yet another level," she says.
Alumni who are interested in learning more about the CPRC or who want to become involved in supporting St. Bonaventure students through internships or job opportunities are encouraged to contact Connie Whitcomb at cwhitcom@sbu.edu.
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Judge Bumgartner needed 'em on the street to keep his supply line open. Opps, sorry.....the Judge has a problem and is sick and needs help, unlike the other drug users he buys from......
My thoughts exactly as I read this story. Why are they still on the street to begin with? If we are just going to keep them in jail a few months then let them back out over and over again, why are we wasting our time trying to put them in there to start with? Just an endless
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June 11, 2012
Caffeine In Coffee Delay's Alzheimer's and 7 Other Benefits
Over at the Huffington Post there's more good news for those of us who can't function without our coffee and the caffeine it comes with. Researchers from the University of South Florida and University of Miami have found that higher caffeine consumption is linked with a delayed onset of Alzheimer's disease. That's good news for everyone who is at least drinking 3 cups a day.
"These intriguing results suggest that older adults with mild memory impairment who drink moderate levels of coffee -- about 3 cups a day -- will not convert to Alzheimer's disease -- or at least will experience a substantial delay before converting to Alzheimer's," says study researcher Dr. Chuanhai Cao.
Of course, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing, and it's important to drink coffee in moderation just like everything else. Excessive coffee consumption is associated with cardiovascular problems, including an increased heart rate or blood pressure and irregular heartbeats. Experts tend to agree that the good largely outweighs the bad for most people, so just don't overdo it.
There's also a really great article on the 7 benefits of coffee we think you should check out as well
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Rhymes with PECTIN
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: any of various water-soluble substances that bind adjacent cell walls in plant tissues and yield a gel which is the basis of fruit jellies
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Research paper topics, free example research papersExtermination Of The Plaines Indians - 640 words
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Summary
North Carolina does not have a statute that is analogous to Title VII. See North Carolina Laws Prohibiting Discrimination.
North Carolina also has an Equal Employment Practices Act which establishes as a matter of public policy that private employers with 15 or more employees are prohibited from discriminating against employees on account of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap. It does not provide for a private cause of action or offer any remedies. SeeEqual Employment Practices Act.
North Carolina's Person's with Disability Protection Act prohibits discrimination against any qualified person with a disability. The definition can include both physical and mental disabilities. SeePerson's with Disability Protection Act.
Additional discrimination laws that go beyond the protected categories in Title VII include laws that prohibit discrimination based on the sickle cell trait or the hemoglobin C trait, genetic testing information, and persons having AIDS virus or HIV infection. See Unlawful Discrimination.
Employees who perform any military duty are protected from discrimination. SeeMilitary Personnel
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A lot of times when I am working on my computer I get random blue screen errors. Most of the time I am on the Internet, and it will just randomly blue screen. I also cannot install any programs on the computer or it blue screens. I couldn't even update the computer with Microsoft Service Pack 3! God help me if I virus scan or use a spyware detection program.
I am running Windows XP on a HP 734n.
blackmetal84
10-06-2008, 02:47 PM
The computer may be detecting some toxic file being downloaded from a website and decide to shut down your computer to protect it. What are you browsing when it happens? Some particular site or just totally random?
Completely random.
BTW it is a always a Page Fault in Non-Paged error blue screen.
Delta 88
10-06-2008, 02:59 PM
Without the specific error message, it's kind of difficult to diagnose.
Absent that, here's what I'd do:
1. Buy another hard drive, and a hard drive cradle w/ USB connection. (Turns an internal hard drive into a portable external drive)
2. Remove your old hard drive and replace it with the new one.
3. Reinstall Windows.
4. Take your old drive, install it into the cradle, and plug it into a USB port.
5. Transfer your files from the old drive to the new one. You'll have to reinstall your programs, but at least you'll have a fresh Windows installation.
If you still get the error message after that, your motherboard and/or memory are wearing out.
How much RAM are you running? If you are in dual mode, take one out at a time and see what happens as you run your computer (make sure the remaining stick is in the single socket). If you're still experiencing problems then do a memtest ( If you're showing errors then all you may need to do is replace your memory. If it comes clean then you will probably have to replace your HD (try to an earlier restore. May not work, but I have seen some crazy things that do work with computers).
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batteries store the collected energy.
the solar panel receives solar energy and transforms it to electric (see photovoltaic).
this electric energy is stored in the batteries to make it available for use.
sizing the batteries is an important issue. you should well size the batteries for your house.
Batteries are required only if you want backup power in case of a utility outage. Solar energy for home use is basically meant to be 'on-grid' – i.e., connected with your utility supplier to reduce dependence on them, but not completely eliminate them.
This means, you have 'both' your solar electric system and your utility-supplied power available at all times, working in tandem. Any excess energy that your system generates is sent back to the utility company, which results in you getting lower bills. The savings potential through this method can be both huge and lifelong.
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I've seen a lot of stuff out there regarding the SQL 2005 XML data type but most of it is just regurgitates the MSDN documentation. That's fine and all but what about practical uses of it? Well, I have a practical use sample. In building my persistent browser based game Perenthia I have a concept of a Place. A place is a virtual space in which objects are stored. For Perenthia the places represent the various rooms or tiles players move around on. The place or room has exits defined that allow the player to move from one place to the next. The exits are the typical directions; north, south, up, down, etc. In the database I have a Places table and a PlaceExits table. The Places table stores all the information regarding a place and the PlaceExits table stores the placeId along with a directionId and destinationId so I know what exits are available in any room and what rooms they lead to.
The simplified schema for the places would be:
In the stored procedure that retrieves the place information I use the following query snippet in the select clause:
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Currently there is no support (from what I've seen) for attaching watir to an embedded IE window. Several users have had a need for this and I've done some research on the issue but have not yet been able to get a working solution.
What would be nice is to add a new method to watir called something like attach_embedded(how, what)
where how could be :title or :hwnd
and what being the corresponding value
autoit has a function for attaching to an embedded browser and I've tested that it works. Thus, In autoit IE.au3 they have a function which when given a hwnd will return the IE control which if we could do the same thing with watir, we could bind that and control it like a regular browser.
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This NOOK symbol on the lower front of your NOOKcolor (the metalic "n" button) is called the "Home" button. When you press the Home button while the NOOKcolor is sleeping it will wak up the NOOKcolor. If the NOOKcolor is already on, pressing the home button will take you back to the home screen (the one with all your books).
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early communicationI have been trying to learn Makaton sign language so I can communicate with my son. But as he is not yet two and has athetoid CP he can bearly hold a rattle let alone sign back. I am hoping this will at least help with our communicating in the future.
Makaton is really useful for helping children with a hearing impairment or limited understanding of language. you sign the important words int he sentence to draw attention to them and help clarify meaning. there are videos avaiable foromMakaton to help you practise.
Makaton is only useful as a communication tool to children who have adequate hand use to bring hands together to sign. but don't worry there are lots of other ways to communicate. the child can point to objects, pictures or symbols and if hands are not up to pointing yet he can look towards the item to indicate choice or mwants. we can build this into a useful supporting activity that will help any spoken language as it emerges.
I think I got the words in the correct order, AAC. In short, using devices to communicate. Our daughter Brigit has been using a 'Dynavox' for 2 and a half years, and it is invaluable. It requires a degree of motor ability, she can use it with a keyguard, but there are oter such as the 'liberator' which can be accessed via other input devices such as hed pointers for those with less motor control in their arms/hands. Brigit is using the dynavox to do her schoolwork, without it, she couldn't really hope to access the national curriculum.
However, it's not hers, technically it belongs to the LEA, as they provided funding. Brigit's best friend at school has had difficulties getting funding from her LEA, and consequently relies on an AAC device provided by the school, at their expense.
Funding for these devices can be applied for via the CAP project, further info can be obtained via 'One Voice', a parent led organisation of AAC users (most of the users are children), they also have a number of adult AAC using role models.
We have a son Thomas who is now 4 years old, he has CP and also carries a moderate/severe hearing impairment, the nursery that he has been attending has been using Makaton signs. As a consequence, Thomas is now starting to apply some basic signs to indicate what he wants/needs. He is also using a Talk4Talk with some limited success, he started off well but he is starting to lose patience with it now. Thomas is improving as he gets older and we are now going to start learning Makaton as we feel that this is more likely to assist his communication, his verbal is very limited.
it is true that CAP can help provide aids for children and it is well worth visiting their website to look at the criteria for aplication but they are not the first port of call. it is really importat to build up a local team of support for the combination of paper based and battery operated devices a child will need. when this support team needs more help CAP can come along and top it up.
there is a downloadable Communication Passport Template on the early years site and the report Fighting Hard that tells the families' stories about getting help for children with communication needs
i've found (lack of) communication to be by far the most frustrating part of my daughters disability.. and it's true - it's the area that's least covered for help. She has quite severe cp (quad), doesn't use her hands well (doesn't point), no speech at all (just 'ahhhhs') severe learning disabilities (doesn't as yet show any understanding of speech).. she' 3 and a half by the way. I was told last July that she wasn't able to be helped by our speech therapist (as she wasn't speaking ?!!), but then in September we were assigned to a new lady who'd just qualified, and she's been wonderful. We've done a bit of work on basic switches (press the button to get a biscuit or juice..), choices (press the button for which toy you want..) and now we're looking at pictures. Very early days yet, but she's starting to show signs of picture matching, and at long last has started to take notice of tv, look at peoples faces, pictures of babies in books.. it's wonderful, like a light has been switched on in her life. What's so sad is that i've found such a huge discression in how helpful (and knowledgeable) the speech therapists are.. and we rely on them so much. They can make such a huge difference if you get a good one..
My son has spastic cerebral palsy and is 3 years old. he had terrible problems with sensitivity in and around his mouth and we were told that speech would not be his first method of communication. We presevered with pushing biscuit between his cheek and gum and tomato sauce around his lips, blowing feathers and seqins first with his nose and then with his mouth. We used a electric tooth brush on the inside of his cheeks and to push up his bottom lip for 20 secs twice daily as he had slack muscles from not speaking or chewing. Eventually he could blow a whistle very softly if we put a foam curler around the mouth piece to help his mouth closure. All of these motor exercises were dismissed by his speech therapist, but recommended by the Scope Rose Walton School for parents.
it took a year to control his toungue from doing a mexican wave in his mouth but speech is progressing all the time and his has about 10 understandable words. of course his favourite word is NO!
really pleased to hear that your son has made so much progress and that you have found School for Parents so helpful. we recently had our eleventh national conference and a lovely man called Michael Akehurst gave us exaclty the same message about vision - keep up the stimlation it can't do any harm and it may well help!. however supporting emerging speech with another methd of communication will not delay or damage speech opportunities and can really ease frustration so i would always urge families to have lots of different way the child can support communication that are appropriate to the situation.
:) I would definately agree with that and Makaton has been invaluable for helping to stop frustration. Unfortunatly our family have not been very supportive or interested in learning Makaton so it has mean't that if my husband or myself have not been around my son's effort's at communication has been misunderstood. It has also made people wary of looking after my son in case they could not understand what he wanted.
Luckily the motor control exercises have helped to train tongue movement for when he felt ready to try speech. so I think that you can do both in tandem with great effect.
the use of Makaton is fantastic and great for children who can use their hands and, as you point out, where families are willing to learn the signs. there are other ways to help such as a little book with pictures in that a child can point to just to clarify speech when the adult doesn't understand. this can give a child so much confidence to try talking to lots of different people. have you seen the comunication passport template that you can download from this site? its a bit of help to the others in a child's life that don't know him as well as his parents. linds
We too have been frustrated by the lack of input from speech therapy, they see my daughter every 4 weeks in nursery (I go in too if work commitments permit) but SaLT don't really do anything or give us exercises to practice, which is what I had expected. In the end we persuaded Portage to teach us Makaton and the progress has been tremendous. Our daughter now has a couple of new spoken words coming every week or two and is starting to string them together e.g. "mum, up" (or simply "mup"), and to combine them with Makaton to express more complex ideas. I think if I have more kids I will use Makaton from the start with them as I think it will help any child to develop language. Our nursery are using Makaton with all the kids, mainly so they can understand and communicate with my daughter, but it is also helping other kids who aren't speaking yet. It's certainly been a real help to us. What's really good to see is that now, at just over 3, she can already "read" the alphabet using a variety of sounds, words or makaton signs for each letter e.g for m she says mum, for a she signs apple. I don't know why she's so keen to learn the alphabet, I don't think I've pushed her into this, it was just something we were looking at together one day and now she won't let me put it down - funny things, kids! The thing is though, without a form of communication, how could she have demonstrated this ability and interest to us? I think more should be done to help develop early language by whatever means are available and I don't buy this "There's nothing we can do until she's talking", surely their job is to get her talking. Until they are communicating there are so many other developmental tasks that cannot be achieved. . .Grrr Grrr Rant Rant That's probably enough for now ;)
i think all of us have a job to do, parents talk to their childern and find any way from making signs to looking at pictures to get the children communicating - it really can't hurt! speech and language therapists can really help if there are excercises we can do or if there is a specific language difficulty or if the child needs to access a communication aid but teachers teach communication skills to all children and they need not be frightened if the communication isn't all through speech.
I have an 18 month old daughter called Eleanor she has four limb cp but has no learing difficulties. We have always had alot of problems with feeding and finally we have to accept that she will now have to be tube fed. We have also recently been told Eleanor will have severe speech problems and will rely on communication boards,computers etc. Because Eleanor has no learning difficulties already her frustration levels are becoming very apparent she finds it hard to communicate as she has limited movement physically. We have been told her tongue has limited movement so her speech and feeding will be affected. However Eleanor does make a variety of sounds we have been told there is little point with exercise for her speech as they haven't had many positive results in the past, But I feel this is writing her off before giving her a chance. Does anyone know of any exercises or tips to help with tongue movement and speech any advice would be gratefully recieved, while I do not expect miracles and need to be realistic to my childs needs I refuse to give up on her.
feeding and speech are very closely tied together as they use many of the same muscles. you need to do two things. firstly you need to give your daughter an augmented means of communication -this will not stop her speaking and will cut her frustration. secondly you can continue to support the range of sounds she can make and help her to continue to differentiate them as she will use voice for a lot of intimate conversations. if there is a school for parents near you they have programmes to support mouth movements, speech and speech-like voice. otherwise continue to encourage all sounds. go for lip closue "MMMM" and open mouth "OOOOH" and, if possible tongue out wide mouth "AAAAH" i have a song bok and tape that sings a little song to support this.
not every child speaks clearly enough to say all the things they have to say but a communication aid such as a board with pictures can cut frustration and support communication. research shows that children who have aids speak, and use voice, more than similar children wjihouti aids. i have a command game to start you off where the child gives the adults in her life silly things to do! contact me lindsay.brewis@scope.org.uk if you would like me to send you either or both of these.
We just got ourselves a go talk 9 for our son who is 2, but don't know which symbols would be good to use. It looks like Boardmaker is a good software, but it's so expensive. Does anyone know where to get financial help for something like this?. He is starting nursery and has a statement. Would we be able to get the education authority to pay for it, if it was requested by the nursery?.
I would suggest talking to your SLT as she will know which symbol systems are in use locally and which one is most suitable for your child.She should also be able to provide you with the symbol overlays for the Go talk.For school you will need her to recommendit and then get it put in the statement. Good Luck
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U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor executes a supersonic flyby over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier
The breaking of the sound barrier is not just an audible phenomenon. As a new picture from the U.S. military shows, Mach 1 can be quite visual.
This widely circulated new photo shows a Air Force F-22 Raptor aircraft participating in an exercise in the Gulf of Alaska June 22, 2009 as it executes a supersonic flyby over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis.
The visual phenomenon, which sometimes but not always accompanies the breaking of the sound barrier, has also been seen with nuclear blasts and just after space shuttles launches, too. A vapor cone was photographed as the Apollo 11 moon-landing mission rocketed skyward in 1969.
The phenomenon is not well studied. Scientists refer to it as a vapor cone, shock collar, or shock egg, and it's thought to be created by what's called a Prandtl-Glauert singularity.
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Self-guided Bullet Prototype Created by Sandia Labs
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In the age of precision guided bombs and missiles there has been a projectile that has largely been left behind: the bullet. Sandia National Labs has set off in an attempt to change that. Two Sandia researches who are also hunting buddies, Red Jones and Brian Kast, have worked with their colleagues to create a self-guided bullet. This bullet can be fired from a small caliber, smooth bore rifle and guide itself to a laser-designated target a little over a mile away.
To detect the laser, a small optical sensor sits at the tip of the bullets nose. An 8 bit central processing unit, or CPU, then commands tiny fins through electromagnetic actuators to keep the bullet on course to the target. These fins are protected by a plastic cartridge which drops off as soon as the bullet leaves the rifle's barrel.
One thing these smart bullets lack when compared to their larger counterparts is an inertial measuring unit. This is because of the bullets much smaller size. Large missiles are slow to make flight path corrections, so the inertial measuring unit is key component in getting the missile on course quickly and staying there. According to Jones, "the natural body frequency of this bullet is about 30 hertz, so we can make corrections 30 times per second. That means we can overcorrect, so we don't have to be as precise each time." Not having to have this device makes the bullet lighter and significantly cheaper.
When compared to other bullets a large difference is that many rifles use grooves in the barrels, called rifling, to make the bullet go into a tight spin to make it go straight. It's the same principle as throwing a football in a tight spiral. The guided bullet uses a smooth bore rifle barrel. This is because "the bullet flies straight due to its aerodynamically stable design, which consists of a center of gravity that sits forward in the projectile and tiny fins that enable it to fly without spin, just as a dart does," said Jones.
With respect to improved accuracy, computer simulations predict that a conventional bullet can miss a target a half of a mile down range by up to 9.8 yards. In contrast, the Sandia created guided bullet would hit within 8 inches. Additionally, tests have shown that the bullets can reach 2,400 feet per second (Mach 2.1) on conventional gunpowder. The scientists believe that a customized blend of powder will enable the projectile to reach military speeds.
Sandia Labs is currently looking to partner with a commercial company to help manufacture the bullets and bring them to market. Primary customers would be the military and law enforcement as well as recreational shooters.
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Working Women UniteWorking Women Unite was formed to create links between working women and the women's movement. The group focused on issues of women and work, and sought to create a relationship with trade unions that would further the position of women in the work force. Specifically, Working Women Unite sought to encourage the formation of women's committees within local unions, discuss strategies on how to organize in a non-union job, articulate feminist demands for working women to take to their unions when negotiating new contracts, and to recognize the value of all women's work regardless of whether it was paid or unpaid. The group also held conferences, workshops, and seminars on issues such as unpaid work, immigrant female workers, women in unions, women working in the home, equal pay for equal work, and the effects of video display terminals in the workplace. Working Women Unite emerged from the British Columbia Federation of Women (BCFW) during its convention in 1977. During this convention the lack of representation for working women within the BCFW was addressed by a group of women, primarily members of the Service, Office, and Retail Workers Union of Canada (SORWUC), who met and formulated resolutions that were passed at the convention. It was not until 1978 that the group gained momentum with a broader base of support. Women from unions such as the British Columbia Government Employees Union (BCGEU), Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), SORWUC, Letter Carriers Union of Canada (LCUC), and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), along with non-unionized women, and women in the home, became involved with the group. Structurally, Working Women Unite remained within the BCFW, a federation of women's groups in British Columbia working toward liberation of women through fundamental social change.
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2009 - First issue of the 2009-10 school year includes grant info
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from US Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan and in an interview of
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September AIE Advisory Council Meeting, and this year's Scholar-Artists
from Suffolk schools. Find out about the NYSED BEDS survey on Arts
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program at the Thompson House in Setauket, Medicine: Past, Present
and Future. Learn the "10 Ways to Foster a Culture of Innovation"
and how to develop a math rap in "Rapping in the Math Class."
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kick off district PARP events. There were also several Programs Profiles
highlighted this month including dancer Cartier Williams at Bay Shore
Middle School, Vitamin L at Babylon Grade School and Mark Rust at
Shelter Island Elementary Schools. Each of these performers is available
for additional programming this year. Find them in our Arts-in-Ed
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Elementary Number Theory;imal prerequisites make this text ideal for a first course in number theory. Written in a lively, engaging style by the author of popular mathematics books, it features nearly 1,000 imaginative exercises and problems. Solutions to many of the problems are included, and a teacher's guide is available. 1978 edition. Written in a lively, engaging style by the author of popular mathematics books, this volume features nearly 1,000 imaginative exercises and problems. Some solutions included. 1978 edition.
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There's basically an on/off switch, if pressure is below 7 psi (IIRC) the gauge goes to 0. If the pressure is above 7 the gauge goes somewhere other than 0. The exact postion may vary a tad with system voltage, so if the glow plugs are on (for the first couple of minutes after startup or so) then I could see the position varying a little. But the position is irrelevant, if it's not 0. And if the pressure was 0 (no oil) the engine couldn't run anyways.
And by the way, the oil pressure gauge just indicates the low pressure side, it does not indicate the high pressure. To read the high pressure you either need a mechanical gauge capable of roughly 3000 psi, or else use software to access the ICP sensor's reading.
If you are low on power, you've got other things to check up on...leaking up-pipe donuts, clogged fuel filter, restricted air filter, clogged cat, or various other problems...
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(TheBlaze/AP) — Indiana can't block state-administered Medicaid funds for Planned Parenthood just because the organization provides abortions, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday, upholding the crux of a lower court order that said the state can't deny patients the right to choose their own health care provider.
Though federal law already prohibits states from using federal funds to provide abortions– and Indiana has similar laws on the books with regard to state funds– the Wall Street Journal reports that Indiana went a step further to say that any organization that provides abortions is also ineligible for funding. In their estimation, even if the bills are earmarked for a different procedure, it's still indirect funding since it covers costs in other areas.
Planned Parenthood immediately challenged the law with help from the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana. District Judge Tanya Walton Pratt blocked the state from enforcing the law in June 2011, so the flow of taxpayer cash continued.
The state appealed that order– reiterating that in providing money to Planned Parenthood, it is indirectly funding abortion– but the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago upheld the core portion of Pratt's order Tuesday.
"The defunding law excludes Planned Parenthood from Medicaid for a reason unrelated to its fitness to provide medical services, violating its patients' statutory right to obtain medical care from the qualified provider of their choice," the ruling reads, essentially saying it interferes with a person's ability to choose their own doctor The governor's office did not return phone calls Tuesday morning seeking comment.
The ACLU said the appeals court decision was a victory, above all, for women.
"This law was an attempt by politicians to punish organizations that are providing legal services," Talcott Camp, deputy director of the ACLU Reproductive Freedom Project, said in a news release. "Elected officials should not place politics above women's health."
The appeals court also said Pratt needed to modify other sections of her order that ACLU attorney Ken Falk said dealt with revenue sources other than Medicaid.
"Ending funding for birth control, well-woman exams, or cancer screenings at Planned Parenthood health centers is badly out of touch with the needs of American women and families," Dawn Laguens, executive vice president of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, said in an emailed statement. "That is why the public stands with Planned Parenthood, just as the court did today."
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K folks — In all things man made we gotta ask: "What is it, what is it's nature, what does it do — where does it come from…?" HERE, the root is 'Statutory Authority.' — so — "What IS that? Where does it come from what does it do — What is it's nature? Why – WHy-WHY?" — Once you understand it — We need to understand the terms 'corporation' and 'contract,' and how they apply or CANNOT apply AT LAW. Question then becomes "what is THAT? Where does that come from — what does it do — how does it apply? Who am "I?" — if the 'legal industrial complex' can't 'understand it,' how can YOU? Simple — Know WHICH 'Constitution' is being applied and HOW :-) I suggest dissecting it back to 1933, with the imposition of Public Policy — which 'progressed' out of the 2nd Organic Acts of 1871/74… If one does not own or have access too Black's Law 9th edition — that is $50 well invested. You NEED a hardcopy. Reasonable people (triers of fact) are GENERALLY neutral in analysis of a charge/countercharge employing logic from an AGREED upon TRUE premise. 'YOU agreed it was true…" Opinions vary. FACTS do NOT. — How is it that Attorneys, Lawyers, and the rank and file of jurisprudence AS WE UNDERSTAND IT cannot 'agree,' and the Chief Justice of the United States can make the language of the law 'fit' the CORPORATE 'parameters' for 'legality?' — Once you understand it — it becomes self-evident TRUTH. :-) Now — git da nose in da books and BE 'Geor
Also look at the Federal rules of Civil Procedure, and how that came about. I would go with a Black's 5th or older to avoid the re-writes. Still a lot of good info in newer ones too. My Webster dic. of Law copy 1996 says "Civil Law" is Roman Law! Hmmmmm?
Just because something is legal doesn't mean I have to pay for it.
Somehow, the loony left has equated legal abortions with government funded abortions.
Fight back.
What's next? I have to buy your toilet paper or else there's a war on pooping?
Every nickel sent to PP should be audited regularly…as in weekly to ensure the billings are not up coded, fraudulent or unnecessary. Treat them the way Obama treated the coal industry…an audit a day keeps the abortionist away.
Voting For Liberal Leaders Will Not Change The US Being NukedWere headed to WW III with America being nuked and most sheeple are focused on Planned ParenthoodNot really. "They made a ruling, now let them enforce it". Borrowing from Andrew Jackson.
You don't have to honor a court ruling. Indiana can still hold funding. What is the court going to do about it? They only have power through the consent of the governed. Remove consent and they have no power.
It's too bad Indian doesn't have the stones to invoke the 10th amendment and tell the courts to pound sand.
Newt Gingrich was right when he said it was time for these judges to be thrown out. They do – everyone of them. That too has become rampant under bozo the clown – forget we the people and rule to their liking.
While we are focused on Planned Parenthood, the World is headed to WW III nExactly. They know it is flat out baby murder, but hey, if you can get the votes of young women who want to have unlimited sex anytime, anywhere, and you are a low life prog politician, you go for it. Anything for a vote.
Yes, they have the 'power.' — WHY? ;-) — Scroll down and LISTEN to what judge Napolitano is(n't) TELLING YOU. Wait. WHAT? — Exactly. Rights are non-delegable under WHICH conditions, what is the definition of 'attorney,' (legal definition – not 'Webster's) — What happens when one does not 'stand' for him/herself? WHY? Why is the term 'lawyer,' also a verb? :-) Enjoy! No wonder 'they' don't like us very well…
This is absolutely ridiculous. It's not like defunding PP is going to magically make it vanish, nor is it going to prevent people from choosing their own doctor. People would still be able to go to Planned Parenthood all they want, only it wouldn't be subsidized by taxpayer dollars anymore.
Have you ever noticed that it is mostly the very ugly women who seem to be the most concerned with having the right to an abortion? It is almost as if they want people to believe that they are actually having sex with another human. But we know they are too ugly for that to be true.
"The defunding law excludes Planned Parenthood from Medicaid for a reason unrelated to its fitness to provide medical services, violating its patients' statutory right to obtain medical care from the qualified provider of their choice,"
Okay, let me get this straight. Tax dollars that are to be used for roads, schools and other public functions can be controlled by the state. However, a "private" company getting taxpayer money for abortions and condoms can not be limited or taken away? The government can screw me out of the money I put into SS and medicare, but Planned parenthood can continue to get theirs?
this is not OK. taxpayers should have a say as to where their tax dollars go. But no, these morons want to take your taxes and put it where they think it is good. forcing people to pay for someone else's birth control is WRONG!!!!! pay for it yourself!!! it's not that difficult. either pay for it yourself (if you need it to regulate your monthly or to just prevent pregnancy) or don't open your legs. that's all there is to it. really people? get off your high horse and put your noses down; you are not anything special to have something like this be handed to you.
That is so maddening. I just can't another 4 years of Obama. He's gotta go. My tax dollars should not pay for abortions. My tax dollars should not provide for women's health either for those that will say Premeditated Murder has medical care for women.
but yet the women that want abortions are so stupid to think that the baby is their body and it is NOT!! a baby is a whole other human being that has been created and has the right to live. but the dems will just say it's not a life until it "looks" like a baby but they don't stop there, not when they are willing to kill a baby AFTER it is born they call it a "late term abortion"- talk about 100% EVIL. I can't believe they would actually say a baby is a "punishment". It's shameful and they just don't care.
politics before women's health?
the court is aware that women die each year having abortions?
they are aware that PP does not perform mammograms?
Let Soros or the women moguls of Vogue, Cosmo et al pony up their donations to fund this if they want it to continue to exist as it is. If they want to continue to use tax payer money including funds from those opposed to abortion, they can choose not to offer the option.
and i say that as a believer that while abhorrent, it is a woman's choice… just not a choice i want any part of funding.
Can somebody tell me what good it is to have a legislature and elected representatives if they are not allowed by courts to actually do the people's bidding? There must come a time when we just say no the activist courts and call their bluffs. Just what are they going to do about it if we say no? Send in troops? Then send them in.
I agree. Send in the troops. Us, Gun Carrying Christians, will take out any forces that come our way. And the great thing about it is, they will not know how or why the forces that are trying to kill the Constitution, the supreme law of the republic, are dying in droves! Indiana will be a battle state if $hit hits the fan. I hope and pray everyday it does not come to this, but I am ready to sound the horn of Freedom!
I hear what you are saying Cav, but it is the young "potential" mothers that are choosing to kill their unborn children, not planned parenthood. If there was no market for their services, they would not exist. Did you see that photo of the gal leaning over and shouting like a psychopath. Like all she wants to do is make sure unfettered killing of babies is allowed. That is the type of sickos we are up against people. There will be no "coming together" with them. There must be battle.
You know if black people would research the true history of Planned Parenthood they would see that it was set up as a means to control them and their population. Margaret Sanger actually spoke to the KKK over 11 times and they supported her.
While they are at it they should research the Democratic Party and they would see that democrats are indeed the party of slavery and discrimmination. They will also see that the KKK was created by the democrats and served as the enforicing group of their policies.
Now I'm sure some little liberal will jump up and say I'm wrong…..but do your research and you will see just who was truly against the Civil Rights both in the 1890s and then again in the 1960s. It sure wasn't the Republicans because they voted for the passage of those laws.
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Is there an upper range on gravitation? I can't seem to generate a proper singularity. Even from a dead start adding too many planets in one spot causes them to start flinging outward.
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Posted 12 February 2013 - 03:57 PM
Is there an upper range on gravitation? I can't seem to generate a singularity.<br /><br />
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Colo-Rectal Cancer
In Western countries, cancer of the large intestine and rectum (colorectal cancer) is the second most common type of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death. The incidence of colorectal cancer begins to rise at age 40 and peaks between ages 60 and 75. Cancer of the large intestine (colon cancer) is more common in women; rectal cancer is more common in men. About 5 per cent of the people with colon or rectal cancer have more than one cancer of the colorectum at the same time.
People with a family history of colon cancer have a higher risk of developing the cancer themselves. A family history of familial polyposis or a similar disease also increases the risk of colon cancer. People with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease have a higher risk of developing cancer. The risk is related to the person's age when the condition developed and the length of time the person has had the condition.
Diet plays some role in the risk of colon cancer, but exactly how it affects risk is unknown. Throughout the world, people at highest risk tend to live in cities and eat a diet typical of affluent Westerners. Such a diet is low in fibre and high in animal protein, fats, and refined carbohydrates such as sugar. Risk seems to be reduced by a diet high in calcium, Vitamin D, and vegetables such as brussels sprouts, cabbage, and broccoli. Taking an aspirin every other day also seems to reduce the risk of colon cancer, but this measure can not be recommended until more information is available.
Colon cancer usually begins as a buttonlike swelling on the surface of the intestinal lining or on a polyp. As the cancer grows, it begins to invade the intestinal wall. Nearby lymph nodes also may be invaded. Because blood from the intestinal wall is carried to the liver, colon cancer usually spreads (metastasizes) to the liver soon after spreading to nearby lymph nodes.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Colorectal cancer grows slowly and takes a long time before it's extensive enough to cause symptoms. Symptoms depend on the type, location, and extent of the cancer. The right (ascending) colon has a large diameter and a thin wall. Because its contents are liquid, it does not become obstructed until late in the course of the cancer. A tumor in the ascending colon may enlarge so much that a doctor can feel it through the abdominal wall. Yet fatigue and weakness from severe anemia may be the person's only symptoms. The left (descending) colon has a smaller diameter and a thicker wall, and the feces are semisolid. Cancer tends to encircle this part of the colon, causing alternating constipation and frequent bowel movements. Because the descending colon is narrower and its wall thicker, the cancer is more likely to cause an obstruction earlier. The person may seek medical treatment because of crampy abdominal pain or severe abdominal pain and constipation. The feces may be streaked or mixed with blood, but often the blood can not be seen; a laboratory test is needed to detect it.
Most cancers bleed, usually slowly. In rectal cancer, the most common first symptom is bleeding during a bowel movement. Whenever the rectum bleeds, even if the person is known to have hemorrhoids or diverticular disease, doctors consider cancer. With rectal cancer, the person may have painful bowel movements and a feeling that the rectum hasn't been completely emptied. Sitting may be painful. However, the person usually feels no pain from the cancer itself unless it spreads to tissue outside the rectum.
As with other cancers, regular screening tests aid in the early detection of colorectal cancer. The stool can be tested for microscopic amounts of blood simply and inexpensively. To help ensure accurate test results, the person eats a high-fiber diet free of red meat for three days before providing a stool sample. If this screening test indicates the possibility of cancer, further testing is required.
Before endoscopy, the intestine is emptied, often by using strong laxatives and several enemas. About 65 per cent of colorectal cancers can be seen with a flexible, fiber-optic sigmoidoscope. If a polyp that may be cancerous is seen, the entire large intestine is examined with a colonoscope, which has a longer reach. Some growths that appear cancerous are removed using surgical instruments passed through the colonoscope; others must be removed during regular surgery.
Blood tests can be helpful in making the diagnosis. Levels of carcinoembryonic antigen in the blood are high in 70 percent of the people with colorectal cancer. If carcinoembryonic antigen levels are high before an operation to remove cancer, they may be low after it. If so, they can be measured at subsequent checkups. A rise in the level suggests that the cancer has recurred. Two other antigens. CA 19-9 and CA 125, are similar to carcinoembryonic antigen and may also be measured.
Treatment and Prognosis
The main treatment for colorectal cancer is surgical removal of a large segment of the affected intestine and the associated lymph nodes. About 70 per cent of the people with colorectal cancer are good candidates for surgery. In the 30 per cent who can not tolerate an operation because of poor health, some tumors can be removed by electrocoagulation. This procedure may relieve symptoms and prolong life, but cure is unlikely.
In most cases of colon cancer, the cancerous segment of the intestine is removed surgically, and the remaining ends are joined. For rectal cancer, the type of operation depends on how far the cancer is from the anus and how deeply it has grown into the rectal wall. The complete removal of the rectum and anus leaves the person with a permanent colostomy (a surgically created opening between the large intestine and the abdominal wall).
With a colostomy, the contents of the large intestine empty through the abdominal wall into a bag, called a colostomy bag. If possible, only part of the rectum is removed, leaving a rectal stump and the anus intact. Then the rectal stump is rejoined to the end of the large intestine. Radiation therapy after surgical removal of visible rectal cancer may help control the growth of any residual tumors, delay a recurrence, and increase the chances of survival. People who have rectal cancer and one to four cancerous lymph nodes derive the most benefit from combined radiation and chemotherapy. In people with more than four cancerous lymph nodes, this treatment is less effective.
When colorectal cancer has spread and is not likely to be cured by surgery alone, chemotherapy with fluorouracil and levamisole after surgery may prolong the person's life, but cure is still rare. When colorectal cancer has spread so much that all of it can not be removed, surgery to relieve the intestinal obstruction may ease symptoms. However, survival time is typically only about seven months.
When the cancer has spread only to the liver, chemotherapy drugs can be injected directly into the artery supplying the liver.
A small pump inserted surgically beneath the skin or an external pump worn on a belt allows the person to be mobile during the treatment. Though expensive, this treatment may provide more benefit than ordinary chemotherapy; however, more research is needed. When cancer has spread beyond the liver, this approach has no advantage.
After colorectal cancer has been totally removed by surgery, most experts recommend two to five annual examinations of the remaining intestine, using colonoscopy. If these examinations don not detect any cancer, the person usually continues with follow-up examinations every two to three years thereafter.
Disclaimer - The contents of this site are for informational purposes only. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition.
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Infection Control: Flu
Last updated 31 December 2010
Flu epidemics occur mainly in the winter months and can result in widespread disruption to healthcare and other services. A vaccine is produced every year based on the strains of virus expected to be circulating.
We would remind people that they should have the seasonal flu vaccination if they are either:
aged 65 years or over
pregnant
living in a residential or nursing home
or the main carer for an older or disabled person
People in at risk groups should have been contacted by their GP.
The Trust very much supports the Department of Health's Catch it, Bin it, Kill it! adverts which urge people to cover coughs and sneezes with tissues, throw them away and wash their hands.
Click the links below for the latest official advice to help protect yourself, your family and others. And also if you have flu-like symptoms and are concerned that you may have swine flu.
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Environmental Policy
Committed to minimising the impact on the environment
Hooper Graphics is working towards reducing the effect of its activities on the environment, to sustainable development best practice.
Hooper Graphics is seeking to comply with all relevant environmental legislation. Having checked the Environmental Key Performance Indicators produced by Defra the following recommendations have been adopted.
Working from home, which has greatly reduced my carbon footprint in a number of ways, including no heating costs (I have insulated the floor of my studio so that I do not need any heating during the day and the roof insulation has also been upgraded); and no travelling costs.
All paper waste is recycled or composted; with emails are printed only where absolutely necessary; scrap paper is utilised wherever possible, this results in no blank paper going into the bin. Toner cartridges are recycled according to Hewlett Packard's Environmental Policy and computer/electrical equipment is either recycled or disposed of according to WEEE standards.
Vehicle costs are kept to a minimum by walking or using public transport to visit customers whenever possible.
Use local suppliers, who are FSC accredited, on either unwanted stock or from an environmentally friendly paper stock wherever possible, for all offset and digital printing, either for customer or business use.
Electric usage is kept to a minimum and a "switch off" policy is in operation.
This Policy has been produced in December 2010, updated in November 201. Hooper Graphics is committed to a continual improvement of its sustainability performance and minimising its environmental impact. The latest news can be viewed under the heading The Green Foundation in my blog.
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"Robert Shearman" <rob at codeweavers.com> wrote:
> Does this fix a real application or is it something that could just as
> easily be deferred until these remote operations are supported?
No, this patch is not supposed to fix any real app, that's just for
a test case I've written (was curious how it works in Wine after reading
microsoft.public.win32.programmer.kernel). And no, it has nothing to do
with remote operations, it's purely for the current process.
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Dmitry.
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Weapon of Beauty:
Amsterdam-based artist Ted Noten created this printed nylon gun, called Dior 001 (we don't think Dior is actually involved with this, but who knows.) It contains a veritable arsenal of beauty: a vintage hairpin, Dior lip gloss, pills (?!), and a bar of silver. High Snobette helpfully looked up the symbolism of the silver. Basically it's hard and shiny but can still be molded–a symbol of strength.
We wouldn't suggest taking this one in your carry-on bag, but it's cool as hell. All it's missing is a Diorshow mascara, then it would be fully loaded.
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Re: How to sell your camera stuff on the internet....so you can buy more stuff
I'll echo what's been said here already ... on several fronts. Ebay does take a good piece of the final price. That said, it's a huge audience and if you have a good item it can sometimes sell for a surprising price. One example is a 55-200 VR lens I bought as a refurb for $125. Two years later I sold it on eBay for over $250 - a NEW lens was less than that at the time.
When I'm selling photography gear, I feel it's hugely important to take really nice shots of the gear. I always feel a lot better buying photo gear from someone who knows how to take a good photo. Spend the time to get the lighting right, shoot on a clean background. Post sharp, high-resolution photos and be sure to show any flaws on the item. Do NOT use stock photos.
NO RESERVE! If you have a minimum selling price, set that as your opening bid. A reserve is an auction killer.
As mentioned already, if it's a hot item, price it LOW. You know it will sell - a $9.99 price on a $500 lens will generate a lot of interest and you'll get more eyes on the listing. A lot of snipers on a listing can make the final thirty seconds real exciting.
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spell Shanghai incorrectly :(
My first quiz tho so i'll be more thorough next time hopefully.
To jnhickson, this is just some fun right? The majority of people are going to guess if they don't have a clue and i figure they will guess well known cities. My sources are sound enough and i don't see any other quizzes showing absolute proof. I'll try to do better next time.
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Resveratrol, a phytoalexin produced naturally by several plants when under attack by pathogens such as bacteria or fungi, is said to foster longevity, but there is no clinical research on humans that confirms this claim. Nor is there any research to indicate it helps reverse coronary artery disease.
We recommend waiting until enough clinical research is completed to determine if it is beneficial and that there are no negative side effects or long-term dangers.
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Dolphin Connection Blog
Dolphin Connection Blog - November 201211/01/2012 fields of marine mammal training, conservation and education. Toward this goal, the team here has been engaging in some exciting professional development opportunities.
In September, we were joined by a representative from the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary who spoke to us about NOAA's Dolphin SMART program. This program aims to promote responsible stewardship of wild dolphins in coastal waterways and to minimize the impact on wild dolphins by commercial tour boat operators. One of the most important educational points in our programs at Dolphin Connection is about the Marine Mammal Protection Act and the danger to wild dolphin populations from interactions with people and boats. Even the most well-intentioned dolphin lovers are breaking the law when feeding wild dolphins or creating any situation that will disrupt their natural behavior. For this reason, tour boat operators have a very important obligation and opportunity when they take their guests into the ocean to ensure that the dolphins with whom they share that habitat are not being negatively impacted. People on these boats are learning by observation from the expert crew on board so the lessons demonstrated are crucial. The Dolphin SMART program provides recognition for boat operators who abide by the law while educating their customers about appreciating and observing wild dolphins from a respectful distance of 50 yards. Voluntary participation in this program demonstrates to the world that their company is lawful and ethical. The team at Dolphin Connection was so grateful for the opportunity to learn more about this program so that we can better support the Dolphin SMART-certified companies operating here in the Florida Keys.
In October, the Education Committee for the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums held its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. Dolphin Connection's Education Supervisor was honored to attend this meeting and excited to bring home all the latest information in environmental education, conservation studies and field research. Expect to benefit from all she learned next time you come to swim with the dolphins here in the Florida Keys!
Now, with our heads full of inspiring and exciting information, we look forward to your arrival to Hawks Cay Resort so we can share it all with you.
Dolphin education and interaction programs in the Florida Keys. Swim with dolphins and learn about dolphin and marine conservation with the only on-property resort dolphin program in the continental U.S.
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CIGS, which stands for the copper, indium, gallium and selenium found within, is a compound also known as 'chalcopyrite' and is apparently perfectly suited for thin-film solar cells.
Using inkjet technology, the team squeezed out CIGS-based solar cells able to convert light into power with an efficiency of five per cent efficiency. That's too little to replace today's solar panels, but the scientists reckon their technique has the potential to reach an efficiency of 12 per cent. This would put it in the frame for commercially viable solar cells.
Solar cell up close
Apparently, a layer of chalcopyrite just one to two microns thick can capture the same energy as a 50 micron layer made from silicon. The inkjet technique reduces raw material waste by a staggering 90 per cent.
"Some of the materials we want to work with for the most advanced solar cells, such as indium, are relatively expensive," he said. "If that's what you're using you can't really afford to waste it, and the inkjet approach almost eliminates the waste."
As it stands, we're unlikely to see solar ink cartridges appear at our local Rymans, but the potential is huge and if costs can be reduced enough and the process tweaked properly, scientists say it could be used to build solar panels directly into roofing materials.
re speed of altenator
But then, in the long term, why not mass produce ones that work at the lower speeds for a similar cost.
Can you explain why a £2.5k windmill setup costs anything like it does - when a mass produced version of the same, but maybe 20% less efficient should come in around £300.
Now put up 8 of those in an acre or two and you could retire with tariffs as they are - and use the excess power generated that cant be sold to the grid for an olympic sized jacuzzi to sip your G&T in.
Gears.
They don't just go in a downward direction, yaknow.
Though whether a car alternator plus gearing plus the wear and tear on the brushes is any cheaper than buying some lanthanide magnets and winding your own coils to stick on a backplate is another matter. You can make a DIY brushless permanent magnet jobbie for not that much these days. Might not have quite the efficiency of a precision-engineered thing costing thousands, but then I think the OP's point was.. err.. yeah. Cheap.
$/W is the only meaningful measure
The primary limiting factor for high PV uptake is cost per W. As the parent says, so what if it is 10x the size, just tile the roof with the stuff.
Of course PV is in itself only part of the equation, It has already got to the state where the inverters etc cost 50% of the cost of a grid connected system. Bringing down cost of the support electronics is going to be the next major issue.
Even if grid connected PV was to provide 100% of daytime power generation, you'd still need power stations to provide dark time electricity. Battery technology is far too primitive to do the job.
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The statuesque race of canines. They are mouthless. They can teleport. They are famous for producing historians. Their government is a dictatorship. They are involved in a subtle conflict with another race to determine the destiny of other, younger species.
My For Fun entry for Seventh Sanctum's Alien Contact Entry :3 Um...the only thing I really got right was that they're canine like and have no mouths
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About the Swedish Gas Association
Biogas, natural gas, hydrogen, vehicle gas and LPG are gases used in the energy sector. These gases are clean and efficient. They reduce climate emissions, improve air quality and are good alternatives to oil-based products for industry, as well as in the transport sector. The gases are a natural part of the sustainable society and contribute to efficient energy utilization, more jobs and a cleaner environment.
Altogether, these five gases today represent 4 percent of the Swedish energy supply. By increasing their use, the Swedish Gas Association believes that a number of political objectives in the field of reducing climate and environmental emissions could be reached. Therefore, the association and its members have set up an ambitious target to increase from 4 to 7 percent of the Swedish energy supply by the year 2020.
The Swedish Gas Association is a member-funded, industry association dedicated to promoting a greater use of these gases for energy. The association works towards a safe, environmentally responsible and efficient utilization of gas and acts as a voice for all gases where safety, technical matters, marketing and advocacy are key elements. The association also promotes R&D within the sector through its shares in the Swedish Gas Centre, SGC, where some bigger gas companies are the other share holders. The assignment of SGC is to co-ordinate Swedish industrial interest in R&D concerning gas fuel technology.
Prioritized areas of the Swedish Gas Association are:
Increase knowledge and acceptance concerning the potential of the gases in the energy sector.
Increase awareness of the growth conditions of the gases and the need of political guidelines, goals and strategies.
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Kaizen Leadership
What is Kaizen?
Kaizen is an intensive and focused approach to Process Improvement that brings critical resources together and empowers participants to not only identify the root causes of waste and determine solutions, but most importantly to implement the change. Kaizen means "continuous improvement." This continuous improvement methodology combines Lean.
Why Do Kaizen?
The Kaizen methodology has been used extensively for improving the organization of work in factories and actual methods used to manufacture products. The results are real-time with implementation occurring within one week. Not only will you see immediate improvements to your process-you will also develop a list of other improvement opportunities that your staff can investigate and implement after the Kaizen. Kaizen will provide your company with immediate tangible results, motivation and ongoing continuous improvement within your company.
Kaizen Leadership Training
Once you understand the tools of Kaizen, Dakota MEP can help you utilize those tools in developing and leading your own internal Kaizen events. The Kaizen Leadership course concentrates on assisting leaders in developing an effective LEAN leadership framework and sustaining performance metrics for their value stream and operational processes. Participants will learn Lean leadership roles and responsibilities, appropriate LEAN performance metrics and the tools necessary to achieve and sustain Kaizen improvements through aggressive and focused efforts.
This training should be attended by Plant and Operations Managers, Sourcing and Supply Chain Management, Production Supervisors, Engineers and anyone that will be leading continuous improvement efforts now or in the future.
Kaizen/Kaizen Leadership – Build Your Internal Lean Capacity!
For more information on Kaizen Leadership, contact Dan Halverson at 701-328-5472 or danh@dakotamep.com.
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Uhhhh, why? VESA was cutting edge way back when dinosaurs roamed the earth and people still used DOS, now it's obsolete. I did some VESA stuff in Qbasic(lol I know) and here's a tutorial on it, its QB but I'm sure you could code this in ASM too. Also why is this in the OSDEV section ?@pANZERNOOb: I'm not sure you got my point. This is in the right section. When you use the VBE interface you are running the graphics card's ROM BIOS code directly. The whole reason that nearly all operating systems have drivers for VBE is that its "generic" and as-such allows higher quality graphics across multiple cards. This is exactly the reason lamia wants to use this. Creating drivers for graphics cards is not straight forward, remember most of the manufacturers do not release source code. The only advantage having card-specific drivers would have is that you would be able to take advantage of the 2D/3D acceleration features. Even then VBE has a spec for 2D acceleration support.Have you got any information about the GPU in my computer? No, you haven't (legally). Most graphics vendors just don't release technical information about their cards or source code for their drivers, so writing a driver for one is not going to be easy.
People use generic standards like VGA and VESA because they are reasonably well documented and are highly supported by the majority of GPU's.
Just a hint, if you haven't figured this out already: you can get GRUB to set a VBE mode for you, if you're already using GRUB to set up your OS in protected mode. Honestly if you're just looking for a quick way to get your OS started then I would recommend doing it this way. A lot of people get intimidated by coding 16-bit asm to do all these BIOS interrupts to set up the modes and such.
At least, the above was true back when I was into OS dev a few years ago. I'd assume GRUB hasn't changed all that much, but who knows.
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Interval Training Guide
Two of the most effective fat-burning methods is a combo called High-intensity interval training (HIIT).
It is made up of high intensity training which pushes the body to maximum effort to achieve muscle fatigue and maximize oxygen use in a quick burst. The harder muscles work, the more oxygen they require. This is measured relative to one's VO2 max, which is the highest amount of oxygen your body consumes during exercise. Working your body close to its VO2 max triggers the afterburn effect, where the body continues to consume oxygen (and burn calories) up to 48 hours after the workout (it takes approximately five calories to consume one liter of oxygen).
Combined with the second principal is interval training, which alternates periods of intense effort with periods of moderate-to-low intensity effort. Interval training boosts metabolism significantly longer than a steady workout of equal or even greater length (for example, a 20 minute workout of alternating high/low-intensity periods burns more calories than a 20 minute workout of stead intensity). Interval training also builds lean muscle tissue faster than steady state training.
The science behind HIIT is that it taxes and maximizes both aerobic and anaerobic fitness, while cardio addresses aerobic only. Aerobic respiration requires oxygen to generate energy in the form of ATP, while anaerobic respiration does not. HIIT affects muscle tissue at the cellular level, actually changing mitochondrial activity in the muscles themselves. Studies indicate as little as 27 minutes of HIIT three times per week produces the same anaerobic and aerobic improvement as 60 minutes of steady state cardio five times per week.
There are three leading protocols:
Tabata Method
Developed in 1996 by Dr. Izumi Tabata of Japan. It involves high-intensity spurts at 170% of one's VO2 max. The workouts total four minutes and involve 20 seconds of high intensity followed by 10 seconds of rest for eight cycles. The recommended frequency of Tabata workouts is between two and four times per week. Tabata is best for those who are already fit and are looking for a workout that requires very little time. The Tabata Method can also be performed with strength training movements. Its best to implement starting with a three-minute warm-up, then sprint for 20 seconds. Rest (walk) for 10 seconds, then repeat the sprint/walk cycle for a total of eight cycles.
Little Method
Developed by Drs. Johnathan Little and Martin Gibala in 2009 involves high-intensity workouts at 95% of one's VO2 max. The protocol calls for 60 seconds of high intensity followed by 75 seconds of low intensity. Repeat for a total of 12 cycles (totaling 27 minutes) up to three times per week. To implement the Little Method, start with a three-minute warm-up. Cycle for 60 seconds quickly and with max resistance. Follow that with 75 seconds of slow cycling at low resistance, and repeat the fast/slow cycle for a total of 27 minutes. This is best for those at an intermediate fitness level who have 30 minutes to spare.
Turbulence Training
Developed by exercise physiology researcher Craig Ballantyne. It involves eight-rep weight training sets alternated with one to two-minute cardio sets. The protocol alternates high-weight/low-rep strength training with high-intensity cardio. The maximum 45-minute workouts combine strength training with cardio, and the recommended frequency is three times per week. To implement Turbulence Training, start with a five-minute warm-up. Perform an eight-rep set of a weightlifting movement (like dumbbell presses) followed by one minute of mountain climbers. Repeat through a full-body routine for 45 minutes. Turbulence Training is generally best for those who have longer to train and are looking to incorporate strength training into their routines.
High-intensity interval training is incredibly effective method for improving fitness in a short time, but it's also extremely taxing on the body. It's best to start gradually and incorporate it into your training over time.
Andre Noel PotvinPresident of INFOFIT Educators School for Fitness Professionals . He is also an International Speaker, Author of the Great Exercise Handbook series (which has sold over 1 million copies worldwide) and a former Exercise Physiology Instructor at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. If you'd like more information about this topic, please email him at andrenoelpotvin@infofit.ca
Good article. For training experienced athletes with high-levels of intensity and long-term experience under their belt, this is a great tool.
NOT for novices or beginners, those that are not movement assessed or otherwise to be used by trainers that do not understand biomechanics or progression well.
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Winch Gears
Winch
gears is a very important and rotating
part of machine. Winch Gears
play a important role with various industries.
There are different types of gears and one
is winch gears which are
used in heavy load lifting equipments. Winch
gears are basically used to convert
high torque output, high speed, low force
input in to low speed. Winch gears
are used in fleets and boats, other applications
are car gearboxes and power transmissions.
There are some primary types of
winch gears like:
Worm Winch Gear: This
type of gear is mainly used in heavy haul
tractor packages, aerial work trucks and
digger derricks. Worm winches provide reliability,
durability, and safe operation for a various
types of applications.
Spur winch gear: It is
very efficient type of winch gears
very fast speed and very reliable. It requires
more space to install in vehicles. It contains
more teeth compare to another gear.
Planetary winch gears:
Planetary winch gears is
most popular off road winches. Planetary
gear is most reliable than worm and spur
gears. The varieties of planetary gear are
that it is considered for ATVs and other
vehicles.
Winch gears are used in
positioning the rail road cars and also
used in certain construction vehicles and
military vehicles for off-road purposes.
Winch gears is very long
lasting and very reliable for various applications
like used in gliders, cars and boats, fleets
or in construction vehicles.
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Local libraries offer you ways to share your book recommendations with other readers.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
Friday, January 11
"The Snow Angel," "The Chocolate Snowman Murders" and "Dashing Through the Snow" are a few of the books Hennepin County Library staff recommends when "the weather outside is frightful." What are you reading? Hennepin County Library invites readers age 17 and up to share their comments about what they're reading by participating in "Winter Jackets," a free adult reading program scheduled Feb. 1-28 at all Hennepin County libraries. Presented in collaboration with the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) and back by popular demand for its fifth year, "Winter Jackets" encourages adults to read to their hearts' content throughout I Love to Read Month (February), then post book reviews at their local library. Public libraries throughout …
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I just recieved an older desktop running a 2600 Sempron. I was thinking of overclocking it. I read that I could possibly overclock it from a 1.6 to a 2.8. Has anyone OC'd this processor and do you guys think I should even bother?
1.6 to 2.8!? What kind of cooling does that thing have, that's a major overclock. If I'm not mistaken, the sempron is socket A, right? I got a 5 year old Cicero upstairs with a 950 (Athlon) on a GA-7ZM overclocked through the FSB to 1.1. Any higher and it won't even boot.
But you may be able to hit 2 GHz, here's some tips to help you get there:
1. Cooling!!! Its vital that you have proper cooling. Check current CPU tempuratures; they should be in the ~45-50C neighborhood at most, since overclocking will raise the temps.
2. When overclocking, *always* adjust the multiplier FIRST before adjusting the FSB. Sometimes multipliers on Athlon CPUs are locked, so this may not be entirely possible, but its worth a try. If you adjust the multiplier and the computer no longer turns on, just reset the CMOS and it will adjust the BIOS to the factory settings.
3. You can also adjust the VCORE, or power to the CPU and get a little extra overclock, but this is risky and you really should know what you are doing to mess with this. Raising the VCORE also raises heat exponentially, so this is when your cooling system becomes especially important.
As always you have to accept the risk associated with overclocking; you are running an electronic component at a frequency higher than it was designed for. Some CPUs are more robust to overclocking than others, so your mileage may vary, Good Luck!
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JPost feature: Library of Congress collection of photos that document Israel before the creation of the state.
Herod's Gate is located at the northeast corner of Jerusalem's Old City between Damascus Gate and Lion's Gate, adjoining the Muslim Quarter. It is also called the Flower Gate because of intricate stone designs above the gate, and the Sheep's Gate because of the animal market held outside of the gate.
It is believed that that King Herod's palace was located near the site. In fact, the gate was a modest entrance until the 1870s when the Turks built the more impressive gate to give access to neighborhoods north of the Old City.
The Gate of Herod
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Herod's Gate is located at the northeast corner of Jerusalem's Old City between Damascus Gate and Lion's Gate, adjoining the Muslim Quarter.
American Colony-Jerusalem-Photo Dept
Herod's Gate is sometimes referred to as Sheep's Gate because of the animal market held outside of the gate.
American Colony-Jerusalem-Photo Dept
The Old City of Jerusalem is surrounded by four kilometers (2.5 miles) of walls built by the Ottoman Sultan, Suleiman the Magnificent, in 1540.
American Colony-Jerusalem-Photo Dept
During the Arab Revolt (1936-1939) the Old City of Jerusalem was subject to British police curfews and even the sealing of the gates.
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The Israeli Defense Forces captured the Old City in June 1967.
(Wikipedia)
Israel opened Herod's Gate for pedestrians after capturing Jerusalem in the Six-Day War.
The Old City of Jerusalem is surrounded by four kilometers (2.5 miles) of walls built by the Ottoman Sultan, Suleiman the Magnificent, in 1540. Seven gates serve as points of entry into the Old City. The eighth gate, the Golden Gate located at the entrance to the Temple Mount, has been sealed for centuries
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Try the questions below to see how you stand regarding
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@shenkerism:An emotion is real. A dream is a vision of an emotion. A story is a transition of the visual emotion into a story. Whay makes it real, is the dream being realized. It is one thing to translate these stories into entertainment, it is entirely a different thing to go into someones personal space and continually try to make them believe it is real. It is just cruel if you never have any intention on fulfilling them, like making a dog swim for a cookie and then throwing it away. Why would you do that? I dont write stories to hurt anyone, never did. If you assume someone is guilty of something and then loose because you acting on it without confirming it, how can you ame them responsible for the outcome if you dont like it? But if you have confirmed it is a story, then you should be able to contine that story. Isnt there a difference to dreaming a story and making someone believe it isnt?
@shenkerism:My feelings are real, and someone keeps feeding them as though they were mutual, and being a loyal person I foolishly hope for it and get myself hurt. The only way to stop it is to leave canvas.
@JaneSmith:Don't be like that. I think it's possible to hope for those things and not be hurt. If anything, look at things like this and instead of laughing with someone because they seem to feel, to some degree, the same "funny" way; find solace in the fact that they feel the same at all.
@shenkerism:Im not ungrateful, it is a bit of a needle in the haystack, someones giving you the best boner you ever had and you cant touch it, nor do you have the power of knoeing if youll ever get to touch it again, but you still have to live with the constant boner. It gets hard to walk after a while.
Aside from my selfishness, i feel very lucky, it is like the closer it gets, the harder it gets, for lack of a better word. Wow is just around the corner, but there is a lot of evil around and it gets difficult to differentiate in a "bubble"
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"How is class size related to football? You're kidding, right? Surely you can see a problem if it takes 9 PE teachers/coaches at C. A. Gray. If we have the money to have that many PE teachers, it should be used for classroom teachers so class sizes are smaller."
Loud noise
"To the ranter in reference to noise ordinance did you call for a officer to report it? Don't complain unless you have tried to do something about it."
Ice cream
"I wish the sell of ice cream during lunchtime in all elementary schools is cut-out next year. I have watched so much food being wasted when kids sit and wait on their turn to get ice cream. I'm also surprised how the ones that get free lunch can pay for ice cream every day for .50-.75 cents! Look like if they can pay this everyday they could at least pay 70 cents for reduced lunch daily. CCSNA needs to reevaluate this. Why not allow sells only on Fridays for younger students. I know some shools have implemented this."
Opinions
"I laughed so hard I spilt my coffee out at the comment about building birdhouses at the gifted center. When my child attended, they took a field trip to eat at the French restaurant in Tallahassee. Instruction was a joke then and it's a joke now. After the kids eat lunch they go to the playground for the last hour of the day. It's time for a change and it needs to start at the top. Students don't want to go and good teachers don't want to teach there. I can just imagine five days of 'gifted' instruction under this leadership."
What's fair
"Fair and equitable tax policy is not anti-business or anti-rich. No wants to kill the goose that lays golden eggs. When the goose's nest is well-feathered and it wants to hoard those eggs, problems arise. When the fat and prosperous want to be fatter or more prosperous; no problem. But when the rich pay a smaller proportion of their income in taxes than working people, the advantage is at the expense of working people. That is a problem. If any working person wants to pay a larger proportion of income in taxes than the rich, I feel for them, but not much!"
Thanks
"I don't know who decided North Main Street needed to be repaired, but a mighty big thanks to you.
I traveled that old rough road every day...bumping over useless railroad tracks until my car rattled..and now it's smooth as silk. It makes a wonderful entrance to our town."
City street, not state road
"Ninth street paving would be a city project, Main Street, being a 'state road,' is a state project. The city did not 'pick' main as a paving project, period
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Anxiety and Simplicity by Foster
Here is another excerpt from Foster's GREAT book: Celebration of Disciplines regarding our struggles with anxiety–
"As Jesus made clear in our central passage, freedom from anxiety is one of the inward evidences of seeking first the kingdom of God. The inward reality of simplicity involves a life of joyful unconcern for possessions….
Freedom from anxiety is characterized by three inner attitudes. If what we have we receive as a gift, and if what we have is to be cared for by God, and if what we have is available to others, then we will possess freedom from anxiety. This is the inward reality of simplicity. However, if what we have we believe we have gotten, and if what we have we believe we must hold onto, and if what we have is not available to others, then we will live in anxiety.Such persons will never know simplicity regardless of the outward contortions they may put themselves through in order to live "the simple life." To receive what we have as a gift from God is the first inner attitude of simplicity.
To know that it is God's business, and not ours, to care for what we have is the second inner attitude of simplicity. God is able to protect what we possess. We can trust him.
To have our goods available to others marks the third inner attitude of simplicity. If our goods are not available to the community when it is clearly right and good, then they are stolen goods. The reason we find such an idea so difficult is our fear of the future. We cling to our possessions rather than sharing them because we are anxious about tomorrow. But if we truly believe that God is who Jesus says he is, then we do not need to be afraid. When we come to see God as the almighty Creator and our loving Father, we can share because we know that he will care for us. If someone is in need, we are free to help them.
When we are seeking first the kingdom of God, these three attitudes will characterize our lives. Taken together they define what Jesus means by "do not be anxious." They comprise the inner reality of Christian simplicity. And we can be certain that when we live this way the "all these things" that are necessary to carry on human life adequately will be ours as well."
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Christian de Castries
Christian de Castries, in full Christian Marie Ferdinand de la Croix de Castries (born August 11, 1902, Paris, France—died July 29, 1991, Paris), French army officer who commanded during World War II and later in the Indochina War.
Castries was born into a distinguished military family and enlisted in the army at the age of 19. He was sent to the Saumur Cavalry School and in 1926 was commissioned an officer, but he and southern France. overwhelming odds and was given a field promotion to brigadier general. After an eight-week siege, the garrison was defeated. The French surrender to the Viet Minh forces on May 7, 1954, effectively ended the first Indochina War and the French colonial presence in Southeast Asia. Castries was held prisoner for four months while an armistice agreement was reached in Geneva. He retired from the military
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The European Space Agency (ESA) has inked a deal with British firm Reaction Engines Ltd to work on a paradigm-punishing new type of spacecraft engine. The tech could lead to fully reusable runway-launched space shuttles "within ten years".
According to Alan Bond, MD of Reaction Engines:
"Traditional throw-away rockets costing …
HOTOL et al
Alan Bond has been trapped in development hell with variants on this idea for more than twenty years; anyone remember HOTOL? ( ) Perhaps the initial success of SpaceX will bring the dream a few inches further along the road to reality, but I can't see it happening in my lifetime.
Could this be the start of something....
This, IMHO, is one of a handful of genuinely practical and properly-though-out horizontal take-off SSTOs in a field simply littered with overambitious designs and wishful thinking.
Though the government turned them down the last time they went for funding, that was at a time when there were still high technical risks involved. Now that RE have actually built and tested the revolutionary heat exchanger system that is at the heart of the SABRE engine, the whole prospect is much more a matter of engineering development rather than blue-skies research. A major aerospace boondoggle could be just what Europe needs in the current economic climate.
$10bn?
Small change - that's a bit over 1% of the recovery package signed off in the US and less than 10% of what GB is spending funding bonuses for w^Hbankers who, in any civilised society, ought to be dangling from the end of a rope. Come on Barack:
"I believe that this nation should commit itself to achieving the goal, before 2020, of making this puppy fly!"
Ten years to design and build
Only one chance at landing...like the shuttle
I don't understand why they not thought this through, its a cheaper version of the US shuttle, but stretched and with out boosters and large tank. And NO engine control when coming in for a landing....so one crack at landing.
Why havn't they thought about a hi-brid jet engine that can be switch over to internal liquid fuel, when the air gets thinner. And then on its return it still has engine power to control to slow the plan down and would be able to switch over to external air when enough of it is detected. thereby under engine control if the plane over shoots the laning it can take off again and make another try at landing.
re: Meanwhile
Surely anything to inspire the little ones is better than nothing? whether its a 'penis-waving stunt car' or a skycock. Oh yeah the car team want to 'fund raise' 10 Million through Multiple sources not the 10 Billion the black-member wants from the tax payer.
Geeze skycock gets 6 million quid of our money, and you are slagging bloodhound? whats wrong with you?
HOTOL ... oh yes ...
on the other hand, instead of pissing away billions into RBS and the like, why not piss it away into something far more interesting like Skylon? At least there's a faint hope of a practical application.
To all of the above
@John Sinclair . The web sites a spoof and you didn't mention the possible genius (or crackpot) is yourself. The website could be called "Shellwatch" as its nothing to do with Shell.
You haven't re-invented the Townsend-Brown electrogravitic drive have you? Otherwise its certainly written in a proper crackpot style.
@Chris Miller. 10bn is what they reckon it would take. They seem to use aircraft cost models. Dial in the weight, # of engines and passenger load and out comes the cost estimate. Which is what a bank would get a consultant to do. Their use in this situation has been questioned. This number is derived from programs that give modern airliner safety levels, not the "spaceflight participant" c1920s level. Basically its the size of an Airbus so it should cost that. However it should be quite a lot simpler. Complexity based cost models are used by people like Xerox for office machine design. Many fewer parts pay big dividends.
@ Robert Flatters. Sabre *is* a hybrid air/oxygen/hydrogen engine using air/hydrogen for early stages in rocket/ramjet mode then shifting to air/hydrogen for the bulk of atmospheric flight before moving to hydrogen/oxygen for the rest. Hydrogen *is* a liquid fuel at the planned temperatures as it would be stupidly bulky otherwise. And one other small landing difference. Its designed to be aerodynamically stable and will even if the control surfaces lose power once reentry has begun. The Shuttle is not. That is why it needs 5 separate computers to run 2 different landing programs. That leaves getting the wheels down. The Shuttle uses 3 separate redundant systems to ensure this. I think Skylon probably has it covered. Note. Bond is Ex Rolls Royce. His co-directors are Ex BAE. They have worked on it for 20 years.
@Alistair Sounds pretty scary. If it weren't for the rigid fibre reinforced high temperature shell outside it that is. Skyon (like Shuttle) is designed to vent its atmosphere. You now have a giant thermos flask, mostly to stop the hydrogen boiling and bursting its tank. Multilayer insulation (the layers of alumised cling film separated by something like plastic fishing net) is used to stop heat by reflecting it back out. Being designed to be nearly empty on re-entry Skylon comes down slowly, which keeps it relatively cool. The MLI mops up the remainder. Those blankets that wrap bits of satellites are MLI. Its the common state of practice. With a high altitude (low pressure) entry with the vents still closed the MLI will continue to work before opening vents when its much slower in higher pressure air. And since any meat sacks would be inside a specially built version of the payload container (its mostly designed to hold satellites and other non living stuff) the protection is likely to be a bit more substantial still. Possibly more of a concern will be enabling fast evacuation in emergencies. 30 ejector seats firing at once will be quite a sight...
And lastly.
BNSC is basically a buyers club for for users of space launch. When last I checked it is not even a proper "Agency" like the DVLA or those old friends of El Reg, The Borders Agency. Their attitude to funding anything which is not directly end user IE a satellite, has been hostile since it was cobbled together in the late 80s. The "civil service" effect has ensured this has persisted through regime change. They did not cough up anything for Ariane either. They do however run a theme park in Leicester. Alan Bond and colleagues have worked a miracle getting this much money out of them.
re: Meanwhile
"Surely anything to inspire the little ones is better than nothing?"
How about a proper appreciation for science and engineering, rather than "vroom, vroom" and a presumed dose of Jeremy Clarkson and pals drooling, with little other than "I want to choose the colour" and "I want to be a middle-man - when can I open a dealership?" coming forth from the little ones as the fruits of that inspiration.
You could hand a million over to the people who make Blue Peter for one big "special assignment" binge - maybe that'd inspire the little ones, too. It wouldn't make for good science policy spewing forth from Lord Wooster, either.
"whether its a 'penis-waving stunt car' or a skycock. Oh yeah the car team want to 'fund raise' 10 Million through Multiple sources not the 10 Billion the black-member wants from the tax payer."
Ooh, skycock: so amusing! As far as I can see, Reaction Engines has been looking for a decent share of the funding pot for quite some time, and with an approach which differs somewhat from that of the US military-industrial complex (whether it's the Shuttle, uprated ICBMs or "Apollo Reloaded") and that of the other space contenders, it's worth considering.
Of course it isn't cheap, but then you're investing in expertise and genuine capabilities (national, industrial, scientific): vastly different from another supersonic car record-breaking jaunt. When government ministers get enthusiastic about putting up public funds for such jaunts, while telling the science community to be more relevant, it becomes legitimate to regard such antics as a one-off penis-measuring exercise, typical of the "all show, no substance" nature of the current government and modern British culture in general.
"Geeze skycock gets 6 million quid of our money, and you are slagging bloodhound? whats wrong with you?"
Oh that's right: Bloodhound it is, yes. Paid-up fan club member, are we? As others point out, 6 million quid pales into insignificance compared to a bank bail-out, and I'm sure that the traditional passengers of the government gravy train for, say, aerospace get more than that every week.
@Andy
That wouldn't be the particular type of "livestock" that is illegal throughout the Federation (Excluding Van Maanen's Star, where ALL forms of livestock and practically everything else is illegal - bloody neo-puritanical sect), but very popular in Empire, now would it?
Wing loading
What's this thing's wing loading? The take-off and landing speeds must be huge. Maybe a flattened, aerodynamic body would help, or are they worried that that would make it look even more like an SR-71?
Oops
I just noticed that this story was filed 10 days ago, while I was on holiday.
Anyway, I checked and the take-off speed is given on their website as 155m/s, which is 300 knots or very nearly 350 mph. That's approximately double the take-off speed of the A380, which needs a 9,000 foot runway. I wonder how long it will take to accelerate from 150 kts to 300 kts, while using up runway at a rate of 100m/s or so...?
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