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Tropical and glacier don't seem like words that belong in the same sentence. But mountain peaks near the equator in South America, Africa, and tropical Asia have supported glaciers for thousands of years.
The vast majority of tropical glaciers—over 99 percent—are found in the Andes nations of Bolivia, Columbia, Ecuador, and Peru. Only a few isolated peaks in eastern Africa, including Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya, support year-round ice. The only country in tropical Asia with glaciers is Indonesia. In 2012, its Maoke mountain range, which runs through the center of the island of New Guinea, still had glaciers on the slope of its tallest peak.
Tropical glaciers have retreated significantly in the past century, and many have lost more than half of their ice in the last few decades. Scientists calculate that if current rates of ice loss continue, many tropical glaciers will be gone within a century. In some cases, it could be as little as decades or years.
Indonesia's glaciers are no exception. In 1989, five ice masses sat on the slopes of Puncak Jaya, a 4,884-meter (16,020-foot) peak within the Sudirman Range. By 2009, two of the glaciers—Meren and Southwall—were gone. The other three—Carstenz, East Northwall Firn, and West North Wall Firn—had retreated dramatically.
The pair of images above, captured by the Thematic Mapper (TM) on Landsat 4 and Landsat 5, offer a view of the ice loss between 1989 (top) and 2009 (bottom). The images are a combination of shortwave infrared, near infrared, and green light. Ice appears light blue. Clouds are primarily white, though some are tinged with blue. Exposed rock is salmon-colored; forests are green. (The gray area near the center of the 2009 image is the Grasberg mine. Established in 1990 by Freeport McMoran, the open-pit mine has the world's largest known gold reserve and second largest copper reserve.)
If recent trends continue, scientists estimate that all of Puncak Jaya's glaciers will be gone within 20 years. Experts think rising air temperatures are the primary reason that the glaciers have lost so much ice so quickly. However, they also note that air temperatures are not the only factor. Changes in humidity levels, precipitation patterns, and cloudiness can also have an impact.
Humidity levels affect how readily glaciers lose mass directly to the atmosphere as part of a process called sublimation. Precipitation, if in the form of snow, can sustain glaciers and cause them to grow, while rainfall can cause ice loss. And clouds affect how much sunlight reaches the ice surfaces. For many tropical glaciers, including those in Indonesia, scientists are still working out the relative importance of these factors, as well as how human-induced climate change influences each of them.
Puncak Jaya's glaciers have not lost ice at the same rate despite their close proximity. Ice retreated most rapidly from Meren and West Northwall, whereas the rate of loss at Carstenz and East Northwall Firn was slower. That's because the faster-retreating glaciers were at a lower altitude and below the current snow line for a longer period, explained Indiana University geologist Michael Prentice.
- Klein, A. and Kincaid J. (2006, January 1). Retreat of Glaciers on Puncak Jaya, Irian Jaya, Determined from 2000 and 2002 IKONOS Satellite Images. Journal of Glaciology.
- Klein, A. and Kincaid, J. (2008, January 1) Short Communication: On the Disappearance of the Puncak Mandala Ice Cap. Journal of Glaciology.
- NASA Earth Observatory. (2010, May 17) Puncak Jaya.
- Prentice, M.L (2010) Glacier Crippling and the Rise of the Snowline in Western New Guinea (Papua Province, Indonesia) from 1972 to 2000. Altered Ecologies: Fire, Climate and Human Influence on Terrestrial Landscapes. ANU E Press.
- Scientific American. (2010, May 17) Tropical Glaciers in Indonesia May Disappear by the End of the Decade. Accessed August 31, 2012.
- Thompson, L. (2011) Tropical Glaciers, Recorders and Indicators of Climate Change, Are Disappearing Globally. Annals of Glaciology.
Further Reading
- American Scientist. (2007, July) The Shrinking Glaciers of Kilimanjaro: Can Global Warming Be Blamed? Accessed August 31, 2012.
- RealClimate. (2005, May 23) Tropical Glacier Retreat. Accessed August 31, 2012.
- State of the Planet. (2010, May 17) Racing Time on Oceania's Highest Peak. Accessed August 31, 2012.
- USGS. (2005, May 5) Observation and Mapping of the Puncak Jaya and Ngga Pilimsit Glaciers Shown on Landsat Images. Accessed August 31, 2012.
NASA Earth Observatory image created by Jesse Allen and Robert Simmon, using Landsat data provided by the United States Geological Survey. Caption by Adam Voiland, with information from Michael Prentice, Lonnie Thompson, and Andrew Klein.
- Instrument(s):
- Landsat 4 - TM
- Landsat 5 - TM


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Music is a huge part of the tone of Black Dynamite overall—going back to the original 2009 movie on which the series is based.
AirAsia Indonesia, which operated Flight 8501, is the Indonesian subsidiary of AirAsia, which is based in Malaysia.
An 18-year-old Swedish rapper/Internet meme has inspired legions of impressionable teens to get based in bucket hats.
based on a true story" is film code for "this may or may not have happened, but almost certainly not in this way.
The latest disappearance is another huge aviation blow for Malaysia, where both Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia are based.
I freely say that the tendency of my thought, based on observation, is to conservatism.
If no one was there, he had a lesson to impart, based on the silence and the darkness.
The proportions of these must be based upon the load to be carried.
It is based on female responsibility, which is somewhat limited.
The property on which the receiver was based had been observed and applied by him some time before.
"to place on a foundation," 1841, from base (n.). Related: Based; basing.
"bottom, foundation, pedestal," early 14c., from Old French bas "depth" (12c.), from Latin basis "foundation," from Greek basis "step, pedestal," from bainein "to step" (see come). The military sense is from 1860. The chemical sense (1810) was introduced in French 1754 by French chemist Guillaume-François Rouelle (1703-1770). Sporting sense of "starting point" ia from 1690s, also "destination of a runner" (1812). As a "safe" spot in a tag-like game, suggested from mid-15c. (as the name of the game later called prisoner's base).
late 14c., "low, of little height," from Old French bas "low, lowly, mean," from Late Latin bassus "thick, stumpy, low" (used only as a cognomen in classical Latin, humilis being there the usual word for "low in stature or position"), possibly from Oscan, or Celtic, or related to Greek basson, comparative of bathys "deep." Figurative sense of "low in the moral scale" is first attested 1530s in English, earlier "servile" (1520s). Base metals (c.1600) were worthless in contrast to noble or precious metals.
base (bās)
The part of an organ nearest its point of attachment.
A fundamental ingredient; a chief constituent of a mixture.
Any of a large class of compounds, including the hydroxides and oxides of metals, having a bitter taste, a slippery solution, the capacity to turn litmus blue, and to react with acids to form salts.
A molecular or ionic substance capable of combining with a proton to form a new substance. Also called Brønsted base.
A nitrogen-containing organic compound that combines in such a manner.
A substance that provides a pair of electrons for a covalent bond with an acid.
Any of a number of bitter-tasting, caustic materials. Technically, a material that produces negative ions in solution. A base is the opposite of an acid and has a pH of 7 to 14. A given amount of a base added to the same amount of an acid neutralizes the acid; water and a salt are produced. Alkalis are bases; ammonia is a common base.
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Three points. There's no other option for Arsene Wenger and his squad as they prepare to make the short trip to White Hart Lane this Sunday.
Tottenham were fortunate to come away with a win against West Ham on Monday evening, mostly thanks to Gareth Bale's remarkable determination and knack at squeezing out crucial goals in the dying minutes of a match.
Arsenal's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa was also a one-man show, with Santi Cazorla finding his form and slotting home two brilliant goals to give the Gunners a much needed three points.
The fact of the matter is that for either team to win this Sunday, they can't rely on an individual to do the job. The team that is able to work together and create chances as a unit will come out with the all-important result. It sounds cliche, but it has been proven time and time again that a solid team effort is far more effective than one superstar single-handedly driving a team forward.
That being said, Arsenal will certainly have to make some preparations on how to handle Bale's tenacity on the left flank. His form has been red-hot of late, scoring six goals in his last four games, and it will be a triumph for the Arsenal back-four to keep him off the scoresheet.
Bacary Sagna is expected to return from injury in time for Sunday's clash, and will be the one tasked with marking Bale for the full 90 minutes should he get the nod.
As far as Arsenal's attack is concerned, they have Cazorla coming off the back of a great performance and hoping to carry that energy into the Spurs tie. Jack Wilshere has been his usual consistent self but it is crucial that he makes his presence felt, both physically and on the ball. Theo Walcott has been below-par during the last few games and needs to make the most of his pace on Sunday to avoid being just another body on the pitch.
In terms of statistics, these three points are absolutely crucial to the Gunners aspirations for Champions League football next season. The gap between them and Chelsea has been shortened to just two points, but with Chelsea playing at home against West Brom this weekend, it's vital that Arsenal don't let that gap widen again.
For Spurs, a victory on Sunday would further establish their third place position and keeps alive their slim hopes of challenging Manchester City for a second placed finish.
Whichever team you support, I think we can all agree that this north London derby is one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season and will go a long way in determining the immediate futures of these bitter rivals.
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DURHAM, N.C. -- The Duke men's basketball team, making its first appearance in the Battle 4 Atlantis, will open the tournament at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas against Big Ten foe Minnesota on Nov. 22. The opening round game will tip at 3:30 p.m. (ET) and will be shown live on AXS TV.
The second annual Battle 4 Atlantis, the richest Division I Men's preseason college basketball tournament, features eight teams that have combined for more than 160 NCAA postseason appearances. Duke, a four-time NCAA Champion and the fourth winningest program in NCAA history, is joined in the field by Louisville, Memphis, Minnesota, Missouri, Northern Iowa, Stanford and VCU.
"We are excited about the opportunity to be a part of the Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament," said head coach Mike Krzyzewski. "It is obviously a very talented field of teams in which the eventual champion will have been supremely challenged for three straight days. It is our honor to participate in this coming season and to take our basketball program to the Bahamas."
Other opening round games are Missouri vs. Stanford (1 p.m. - AXS TV), Memphis vs. VCU (7 p.m. - NBC Sports) and Louisville vs. Northern Iowa (9:30 p.m. - NBC Sports). The Duke-Minnesota winner will face the winner of Memphis and VCU in the semifinals on Nov. 23.
AXS TV will air coverage of the tournament at 1:00 p.m. ET and 3:30 p.m. ET, while NBC Sports will broadcast the daily 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. games starting on November 22 (please check your local listings). AXS TV is available nationally on DirecTV (channel 306), Dish (channel 131), AT&T U-Verse (channel 1106), Verizon FiOS (channel 569) as well as Charter, Comcast Xfinity, Insight, Suddenlink and other TV providers.
"To have secured such a talented field of players for the Battle 4 Atlantis 2012 tournament has succeeded in making this destination the pre-eminent college basketball tournament for years to come. We are excited to have partnered with AXS TV and NBC Sports to broadcast the tournament, allowing us to share this sports experience with millions of fans," says George Markantonis, President & Managing Director, Kerzner International Bahamas.
To see the action live, Battle 4 Atlantis ticket and travel packages can be booked by calling 1-800-Atlantis or www.battle4atlantis.com.
About Atlantis, Paradise Island resort, The Bahamas
Atlantis, Paradise Island is the flagship resort of Kerzner International, a leading international developer and operator of destination resorts, casinos and luxury hotels. This unique, ocean-themed destination is located on Paradise Island, The Bahamas, and features a variety of accommodations, all built around a 141-acre waterscape comprised of over 20 million gallons of fresh and saltwater lagoons, pools and habitats. Home to the largest open-air marine habitat in the world, there are over 50,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays, including The Dig, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis.
Atlantis is home to Aquaventure, a non-stop water experience consisting of thrilling water slides, a mile-long river ride with high intensity rapids and wave surges, and never-before-seen special effects. Dolphin Cay, the resort's interaction and education center, was created with the goal of enlightening visitors about the wonders of these remarkable ocean inhabitants. The Cove Atlantis, a 600-room resort, features oversized rooms with a step down living space, spectacular designs by acclaimed interior architects Jeffrey Beers and David Rockwell, unprecedented services and amenities, private all-adult and family pools, lavish cabanas and breathtaking views of the ocean. Atlantis is also known as THE culinary destination in The Caribbean with a collection of restaurants from world-renowned chefs including Nobu Matsuhisa, Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Bobby Flay. The resort boasts an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops, and the largest casino, conference center and meeting and convention facilities in The Caribbean.
The half-million dollar arena at Atlantis boasts state-of-the-art regulation facilities situated at the epicenter of the famous resort with the world's largest open-air marine habitat. Atlantis also boasts lavish guest accommodations, marquee restaurants including Mesa Grill and Nobu, a Mandara Spa, a state-of-the-art waterscape with slides and rivers and the largest casino in the Caribbean.
For further information about Atlantis, Paradise Island; telephone 954-809-2000, or visit Atlantis.com. For reservations, call your travel agent or 800-ATLANTIS.
About AXS TV
Launched in July 2012 under the vision and stewardship of entrepreneur Mark Cuban, AXS TV is the premier destination for live events, breaking news, and as-they-are-happening trends in the worlds of pop culture, music, fashion, and entertainment. Anchored in a state-of-the-art studio combined with full-time on-air correspondents in ten major markets, AXSLive uses advanced transmission, display, and interactive, virtual and augmented reality technologies to bring viewers into the experience as it happens.
AXS TV's commitment to live programming in the worlds of pop culture, music, fashion and entertainment doesn't end with AXSLive. With more 100% live concerts plus live mixed martial arts (MMA) news programs and fights than any other network, AXS TV is the only place on television for viewers to live LIVE.
The largest independently owned and operated network, AXS TV was developed by entrepreneur Mark Cuban and General Manager Philip Garvin. The network partners include Mark Cuban, AEG, Ryan Seacrest Media and Creative Artists Agency (CAA). AXS TV is available in the U.S. via AT&T U-verse, Charter, Comcast/Xfinity, DIRECTV, DISH Network, Insight, Suddenlink, Verizon FiOS, and other TV providers.
AXS TV can be found online at www.axs.tv, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/axstv and on Twitter at www.twitter.com/axstv.
About NBC Sports Network
NBC Sports Network is the 24/7 cable platform for NBC Sports' rich heritage of unmatched storytelling, best-in-class production and utilizing broad promotion to make big events bigger. Now in more than 79 million homes, NBC Sports Network serves sports fans by airing coverage of the Olympic Games and Trials as well as the National Hockey League (NHL), Major League Soccer (MLS), IZOD IndyCar Series, Tour de France, major college football and basketball, and horse racing surrounding the Triple Crown, among other events. The network's original programming, such as Costas Tonight, NFL Turning Point and NBC SportsTalk, exemplifies NBC Sports' ability to tell stories and provide meaningful, relevant content. The network is also home to the best outdoor programming on television. NBC Sports Network, which prides itself on serving sports fans across multiple platforms, is distributed via cable, satellite and telco operators throughout the United States.


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Editor's Note: We heard recently from Robert Pease, who alerted us that a few copies of Eric Zausner's 1998 book, Spindizzies: Gas-Powered Model Racers, are still available, so we asked Pease and Zausner to share an excerpt from the book. Pease told us that while the book originally retailed for $300, he's offering them on sale exclusively for Hemmings readers at $159, plus $10 shipping and handling. For more information, e-mail Pease or call him at 800-935-6913.
At a small antique show in the mid-1980s, I spotted an old red model of a race car, with a working "airplane" engine for power. I'd never seen anything like it, but it was irresistible – big, well made and obviously a real racer, but in miniature. The dealer said it was a "Dooling." It didn't mean a thing to me, but I bought it on the spot. I was hooked. I have now been collecting for over 10 years and I'm still learning and opening shipping containers packed with new surprises – even though I now have over 300 cars!
These miniature vintage racers are also diverse – from early midget and Indy cars to sleek streamliners and innovative hot rods. Famous racers, big-time manufacturers and individual craftsmen of unparalleled talent combined to create a diversity of models that is staggering. And racing improved the breed.
From its start in the late 1930s until the hobby almost withered away in the mid 1950s, these miniature racers evolved as rapidly as cars in the real world – more powerful engines, more sophisticated suspensions and drive systems and improved aerodynamics. Spindizzies are a unique combination of racing history, Americana, art and automotive technology – and it doesn't take an aircraft hangar to house your collection!
This book has four very different objectives. First, it's a "cocktail table" book for car nuts, with lots of large full-color pictures. Second, I hope it will be a useful reference source, with all the major cars available to the author documented with pictures and key identification facts. Third, the early chapters highlight the evolution of the technology and paint a picture of some of the leaders in the hobby. Last, but not least, for the first time, an extensive summary and display of English and European models is presented.
Finally, a word about the title. These cars raced initially on a tether (cable) anchored to a central pivot, and as speeds increased one needed to spin around to watch them – just like flying a model airplane with the same dizzying sensation – hence the nickname "Spindizzies."
The earliest existing Spindizzy known to the author. First constructed and run by Colonel Alexander in 1936. Now with a circa 1940 Ohlsson engine and Dooling Mercury nose piece that he installed. Jamie Miller was the driver of Alexander's real Indy racer. This model was acquired from Alexander's daughter, Martha Alexander Tull.
A huge, mid-1930s handmade "board track" racer. It is constructed completely of tin sheetmetal and measures 28″ overall, with a water-cooled engine and a flywheel-driven water pump and fan.
A pair of original, front-drive Bunch Speed Demons, both with the early friction drive. The original box is for the yellow car, which has a wood frame and body. The red car has a sheetmetal body. The hood ornament is the lead "Scotty" dog from an early Monopoly game.
Some very low production proto class cars: Owens, Riff, Ivey and Squirt.
Ed Tate's "D&D Special," a one-off with a very unusual grille and powered by a Sato four-stroke, overhead-cam engine.
Highly modified versions of the Roadrunner hot rods manufactured in 1947: Don Edmunds' personal racer the "Hula Hut," a sectioned and channeled model called the "Gambler" also by Edmunds and the SoCal Special by Giovenale.
Four streamliners by Garold Frymire that are powered with 10cc, 5cc, 2.5cc, and 2cc gasoline engines. Exhaust pipes were "tuned" in length to efficiently extract exhaust gases. Frymire has built about 320 streamliners for competitors around the world.
Roy Richter's "102" cabin car, which won the National Rail Championship at 67.8 MPH in 1941 and was awarded the trophy shown.
Two of Rose Allen's race cars. She raced extensively in the mid-1940s in Northern California. Her original "racing box" was typical of those used to carry the cars and all needed spares, etc.
Frank Pawlikowski's most famous car. It won two national championships, one international championship in the late 1940s and was undefeated in three years.
Barney Korn's original dynamometer built in 1939, which can test the performance of either front- or rear-drive models.
1946-1947 Borden Teardrop streamliner
If I could survive at it, I'd spend the rest of my days making small, gas-powered toy cars…
I think spin dizzys meet at Hershey every fall. I f you have a car to sell or want to buy one, that is the place and time, I think.
Chris. How can I find out about the Hershey spin dizzys meet? Thanks for any info. Barry
Herb Singe started and him and his son Herb ran it on the Wed before Hershey at the fire station in Palmyra PA, SW of Hershey. Don't know if they still are. Don't know if they are on Facebook or in the Hershey program.
The biggest and best tether car meet is in Fresno every year in March. It is run by the Sabbatini family, Rod and Ron. They have a Facebook group page.
I hope the lack of response entries doesn't mean low interest in this article – admittedly, this is a super-specialized hobby, but the cars themselves have that beautiful half-toy, half-model quality that makes each one a work of art. A small collection of these would look right at home in MOMA within sight of that Cisitalia.
Thanks Dan for bringing back this great hobby and Spindizzies Book to your
Readers, this book is in very limited supply , but the Toll free phone number
should be (800) 935-6913 the email is: email@example.com
Great review, thanks again… Bob Pease
Ah, sorry. Got a couple digits mixed up. Should be fixed now.
Awsome Cars!
on the t.v. show"Storage War's",buyer Barry Weiss got one from a storage locker he bought.being born in the mid 50's,saturday morning cartoon's were a big part of my up bringing.Mattel had a toy car they advertised as the Varoom racer.same thing,just plastic & your parent's bought it for you.
Here is more info on tethercars:
Delightful pictures of magical machines. I remember as a child in the 1950's being entranced, no hypnotised, by cars like this at the Dunedin Model Engineering Society's grounds at St Kilda in Dunedin New Zealand. There was a circular pit with a central pylon and chaps would push star their cars with broomsticks, necessitating a very smart leap out of the pit or pull start by the boot lace on fly wheel method. Many memories stirred by this post.
A nice website about tether cars, The person that has it, is very good about answering any questions.
I have one of these cars left to me from my dad. Can I send someone pictures to see if its worth anything. This thing has been sitting on shelf for more the 40 years,, Always wondered what it was,,lol
I really don't need another expensive hobby, but what the heck. Can someone tell me where Spindizzies can be purchased and if there are any current manufacturers, of kits or finished models, even plans would be OK.
Hi Bob-O
Spindizzies book is $159. + 10. to ship. Can use Visa, MasterCard or PayPal, go to my PP Acct:
Bob Pease, firstname.lastname@example.com
Send me an email, or call my mobile # 925.899.3411
Cheers, Bob
Eric's book is a must-have for the history of the hobby. The book, Vintage Model Race Cars by Robert Ames is the seminal book, but has been out of print for a number of years, since it was first published in 1992.
I have been manufacturing Dooling Arrow kits & replacement parts since 1992. This was the last production car manufactured, & the last Dooling design. The ones that followed were home-builts, albeit faster.
This hobby is no more expensive than 1/4 scale RC. It is like land speed racing. The more you can make or do yourself, the less it is. There are still 3 tracks you can run even the old Arrows at: Pico Rivera CA, Anderson IN, & Long Island NY. See the AMRCA site at: http://www.amrca.com/ for more info.
I ran into a gentleman by the name of Ed Rassey, who built real race cars between 1931 and 1970. He built a car called the Straightaway King. No cars were produced, only a blue print, from 1935. In many interviews over 2 years, I am convinced that he built the 1st tether car. He showed me the car, explained who drew the prints and how he tried to sell the idea to Col. Denny. He said Denny even had the cops block off the street in front of his store so Ed could demonstrate the car. He also showed it to Dan Holley and the Syncro Device people in Detroit with no sales, but very similar cars in a few months. Popular history as published tells a different story. I have a lot more I can tell about it since Ed's passing.
Funny thing was, he showed it to the Doolings, and even built a car for them! NOW it is getting scary…
Dan, just a heads up on the Zausner Collection of 450 Spindizzy
Cars, they are headed to the Ford Museum at Dearborn, Eric has
moved to Maryland. I have only 3 books left, surely a Collectors
Dream Book! Get them from Bob; email@example.com
Mobile: 925.899.3411. Thanks for all your great reporting on this lost
I Build These Cars Have Built Seven Of Them the Truth behind these cars is half of them never Ran or even Started. they are hard to get running take's Hour's It took me a while before I figured it all out. I am disabled and when I found these It was a blessing to have something to do with my Day's only into the pre war one's start them with a leather thong. It's fun playing with a 75 year old car. and I take my cars out on a weekly basis and run Super Cyclone's and bunch mighty midget's and . Tiger speedway's on a weekly Basis. The tether Car God's Are Good To Me…Try it You will Like It..Johnny..
I just ran across this post.The car John Sanderson speaks of ,the Ed Rassey car is still in the possession his son,Chuck Rassey.I saw and photographed it this morning.I also saw the inline 4 cylinder engine model airplane Ed built with dual overhead cams! This guy was quite the craftsman!
I have the pleasure of knowing Mr. Eric Zausner through his near weekly appearances showing up with any one of 4 out of his 5 car collection personally commissioned MOAL Coachbuilders' retro-rods. It was during my conducting web research on Mr. Zuasner's collection of Automotive Art that I discovered an older Jay Leno's Garage interview with him ( since retired form the Leno website server ) on his book "Spin Dizzies". I also enjoyed the privilege of being invited to his home one Saturday for a personally conducted tour of his
custom MOAL collection with him explaining , in detail, what made each of these cars unique that wasn't already apparent upon first site.I've just begun web-publishing a profile of this gentleman and his passion for automotive works of art which includes a hearty fraction of the HD video-cpature I've made of each of hisappearances at the Old Brogue in Great Falls, Virginia as well as of his personal lecture tour of both his book" Spin dizzies" and his entire 5 MOAL collection in his own private stables for his road stallionshttp://roguesgalleryjournal.com/
are these reproduced new these days?
Many are or have been. The quality varies greatly. I have been reproducing the last production tether car, the Dooling Arrow. I sell it all ala kart now so people can restore or complete whatever cars they have or build a new one. Engines are being reproduced from Czechoslovakia.
The cars should NOT be that hard to start. If they are, you may not be doing things correctly.
Mr. Zausner's book is a great reference piece with all the photos of cars from his collection. There are a lot of specs, production numbers and history in there. That book, and the 1992 seminal, Robert Ames book, "Vintage Miniature Race Cars" are the go-to reference on these cars. His book has been long out of print from a run of 1500 copies.
The Henry Ford museum shop received the balance of Zausner's books and has been selling them for only $20! I paid $300 when they first came out. They ship and are available in the store or online.
I have been manufacturing Dooling Arrow reproduction parts since 1992. We started with 30 Fairabend-style ones, then just kept making other parts as we could. The Arrow was the last production car and the most successful, until the the home-built cars that had a separate & removable rear axle/engine mount took over, until the advent of the modern car architecture. Some original vintage classes have been re-activated thru the American Miniature Race Car Assoc. so they can be run again at the 3 existing tracks in Pico Rivera CA, Anderson IN, & Long Island NY.
I am looking for cars for my collection
Ron email@example.com
I have a number of authentic models replica spindizzys included are bantam midgets and a BB Korn Indianapalis in three colour variations.
Can any one advise me how to find out more about Barny Korn, he appears to be a leader in the early years of the hobby, and I am interested in knowing more about the man and his passion.
John L Ross
Read the 2 books I mentioned above. There should be a couple of magazine articles on him.
Tether Cars Are A Passion That One Has Trouble Getting Out Of Ones System.
I Have Over 40 Completed Cars ( My Partner Reckons We Turn Out The Lights
& They Mate During The Night.)I Find This Wrong As I Only Have One Of Each.
But It's An Addictive Hobby. But I am only Interested I Early Ones That Look
Like Old Races & Speedway Midgets.
I Do Have One That's As Raced In Hobart Tasmania In 1950 That Was Clocked
At 108 MPH Or 173 KPH. Its Teardrop Shaped With Rowell 10 c.c. Which Is Much
Like A Dooling 60 With A Few Refinements.
I'am After Tires For Two More I am Building Which A Little Bigger Than Normal
Tether Cars (Which Are 1/12 Scale). They Are 1/8 Scale One Is A 1928Model "A"
Roadster & The Other A 1932 Model "B" Coupe.
Suddenly No Ones Making Or Selling Tire I Can Use.
Can Anyone Help Me.
Warren Evans
Victoria Australia


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The Coming Coalition IndeedComments
If John O'Sullivan and Jonah Goldberg have anything to say about it, Republicans are certainly about the turn the corner in attracting non-whites:
"I see that the way we will get the Hispanics and the other groups, the Asians, as part of the Republican Coalition is to get them first part of the great American Coalition. Make them think of themselves, not make but, persuade them to think of themselves primarily as Americans. Restore the overarching, all-encompassing concept of an American identity, which we used to have, which we knew how to bring about and which in the last 20 or 30 years very largely as a result of the democrats wanting to emphasize ethnicity rather than American-ness. We have lost that and frankly one of the reasons we have not regained it and doing very badly at the moment is because the Republicans have neither had the imagination nor the courage to think how they could appeal to these other ethnic groups as Americans and craft an appeal that won them over. They have got to do that."
If we only crush racial and ethnic identity (and of course forget I said the words "make them think of themselves," Asians and Hispanics will rush to be Republicans! I recommend doing this by all of us uniting in a race war on black people!!
Sounds like there's not much difference between this O'Sullivan and his namesake.


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The only two teams still with perfect Big 12 records meet on Tuesday night, as the third-ranked Kansas Jayhawks do battle with the 14th-ranked Kansas State Wildcats at Bramlage Coliseum.
This bout marks the 274th meeting between KSU and KU, with the Jayhawks holding a 182-91 edge in a series that dates back to 1907. Kansas is 74-45 all-time in games played in Manhattan, including a 23-2 mark at Bramlage Coliseum. The Wildcats have won just three times (2006, 2008 and 2011) in the last 39 meetings in Big 12 play.
Both schools are 4-0 in conference action this season, putting them in a tie for first-place atop the Big 12 standings.
Bill Self's Jayhawks have one of the most impressive resumes in Division I basketball. Their 64-59 victory over the Texas Longhorns on Saturday marked their 14th consecutive win since a Nov. 13 loss to Michigan State, which is still their only on the season. Kansas has come out of all three of its true road games triumphant, including its 74-66 decision over the then No. 7 Buckeyes in Columbus.
Kansas has depth down the bench with seven players averaging five or more points, but redshirt freshman Ben McLemore has quickly become one of the most coveted players in the NCAA among NBA scouts by pacing three players in double figures with a 16.4 points per game average on 50.8 percent shooting, including 44.4 percent from 3-point range. Senior center Jeff Withey leads the team in rebounding (8.2 rpg.) and blocked shots (4.6 bpg.) to go with a 13.1 points per tilt, while senior Travis Releford averages 12.9 points on a lights out 61.3 percent shooting. The dynamic trio is a big reason why the Jayhawks are outscoring their foes by an average margin of 16.7 ppg, which is the highest in the Big 12.
Bruce Weber's first campaign as the Wildcats' head coach has not been too shabby either. KSU downed Oklahoma, 69-60, on Saturday to extend its winning streak to eight in a row and give it a 15-2 overall record. Its only setbacks came to national powers in Michigan and Gonzaga, but it is perfect at home despite already hosting Florida and Oklahoma State. The Wildcats average 69.3 points per game, while giving up a mere 57.3. KSU leads the Big 12 in rebounding defense (32.1), turnover margin (2.5) and assist-to-turnover ratio (1.3). It also ranks second in the league in scoring defense, 3-point field goal percentage defense (27.4), rebound margin (6.8) and assists (16.1).
Senior guard Rodney McGruder leads Kansas State in scoring with 15.5 points per game, which is the third best rate in the Big 12. Will Spradling averages 8.6 ppg and leads the Big 12 in assist-to-turnover ratio at 3.0. Sophomore Angel Rodriguez is second behind Spradling in the conference with a 2.2 assist-to-turnover ratio. Rodriguez has dealt out a team-high 69 assists and is second on the team in scoring at 9.2 points per contest.


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And smalishah's avatar is the most classy one by far Jan certainly echoes the sentiments of CW
Yeah we don't crap in the first world; most of us would actually have no idea what that was emanating from Ajmal's backside. Why isn't it roses and rainbows like what happens here? PEWS's retort to Ganeshran on Daemon's picture depicting Ajmal's excreta
I'll share my adjusted averages and strike-rates for McGrath and Davidson:
McGrath: 22.40 ave, 57.7 s/r (standardised from 21.64, 51.9)
Davidson: 22.06 ave, 54.2 s/r (standardised from 20.53, 62.2)
Hopefully, this will add some perspective. Both have higher averages, but Davo has improved his strike-rate immensely due to the slow-scoring/high strike-rate era he played in.
Greatest Ever Test XI: JB Hobbs, L Hutton, DG Bradman (c), IVA Richards, BC Lara, GS Sobers, AC Gilchrist (wk), Imran Khan, RJ Hadlee, MD Marshall, SK Warne 12th man: M Muralitharan
Favorite XI: WG Grace, VT Trumper, IVA Richards, DCS Compton, FMM Worrell (c), AC Gilchrist (wk), CL Cairns, SK Warne, FS Trueman, SE Bond, T Richardson 12th man: H Larwood
"Neither of them will have an international cricket career past 2016."
Blocky on Martin Guptill and Ish Sodhi. 20/11/2014.
However, we can conclude that both have outstanding bowling averages in their own era (or any era post 1910-20 for that matter). There is a substantial difference in their career SRs though.
It'd be interesting to compare their SRs within their own eras. I may well be proven wrong. Anyway, I'll be back in a few hours, after a scratch footy match with mates and a few beers!
DoG, your analysis makes it easier for me to pick Davo.....
McG lovers can suck it
Referring to Cribb's Standardised Average Process:
Code:Rank Bowler Mat Wkt Avg St. Avg Lon Value 8 GD McGrath (Aus) 123 560 21.69 23.30 10.75 3.326 15 AK Davidson (Aus) 44 186 20.53 22.36 8.31 2.818
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Mind the Windows, Tino!
I think people are trying to reinvent the wheel, just to be different. Mcgrath makes out AT XI first team, and was a key member of one of the greatest teams in history. I do think that in a way he benefitted from the overall lack of quality bowlers in the 00's but he is an automatic choice for the 11alobg with Lillee and Miller and if he had to make way for anyone it would be for Lindwall.
As far as England then is concerened, Larwood, Snow, Bedser or Tate? Also since it was raised Pietersen or Barrington. I would go for Pietersen and Snow myself, but know how highly some rate Larrwood, so would suggest Larwood and Pietersen.
Aus. XI
Simpson^ | Hayden | Bradman | Chappell^ | Ponting | Border* | Gilchrist+ | Davidson3 | Warne4^ | Lillee1 | McGrath2
Greenidge | Hunte | Richards^ | Headley* | Lara^ | Sobers5^ | Walcott+ | Marshall1 | Ambrose2 | Holding3 | Garner4
Richards^ | Smith*^ | Amla | Pollock | Kallis5^ | Nourse | Cameron+ | Procter3 | Steyn1 | Tayfield4 | Donald2
Eng. XI
Hobbs | Hutton*^ | Hammond^ | Compton | Barrington | Botham5^ | Knott | Trueman1 | Laker4 | Larwood2 | Barnes3
Late 50's - 60's med fast lh bolwer with a Garner like average and quite high s/r. Great bowler, not better than Lindwall or Mcgrath.
Three points...
- am I right in saying everyone is picking Warne, O'Reilly and Lillee in the AT Australian side? In which case I think one of Lindwall or Davidson to bat at 8 is a pretty reasonable call, much as I admire McGrath.
- Barrington averaged 77 at number 3, and only 41 at number 5. So if you're going to pick him in an England all-time side, pick him at number 3. But then most people don't want to pick all of Hobbs, Hutton and Sutcliffe because having Hutton or Sutcliffe at number 3 will mean two very slow players in the top order. So how does Barrington fit into the mix?
- also don't understand the Larwood love. If you want to pick someone just because they're quick, pick Tyson, who averaged 10 runs per wicket less.
I think people (including myself) are picking Larwood based on his domination of English country cricket in the 1930s, rather than his test record, which he was never allowed to build on after the Bodyline series.
Slightly Out-There English ATG XI
Jack Hobbs
Len Hutton
KS Ranjitsinhji
Denis Compton
Wally Hammond
Kevin Pietersen
Ian Botham
Maurice Tate
Godfrey Evans
Harold Larwood
Sydney Barnes
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Another game against the Texas Tornado at the Amarillo Civic Center Cal Farley Coliseum and another one-goal victory for the Amarillo Bulls on Saturday night.
And this one might have been the most frustrating for the Tornado.
Only 19 seconds after the Tornado tied the game late in the third period and appeared to have the momentum, the Bulls struck late again for the second straight night. T.J. Sarcona scored on a rebound off a shot by Gage Christianson for the go-ahead goal with 3:21 left in the third period, and Amarillo held on for a 3-2 victory in a North American Hockey League game.
It was nearly identical to Friday night's game at Cal Farley, which the Bulls won 3-2 on goal by Blake Roubos with 1:44 left in the third period.
Despite outshooting Texas 45-24, the Bulls (35-5-6) were looking at the possibility of being on the losing end late in the third period. Texas' C.J. Reaschlein blasted home a shot from above the left face-off circle to beat Amarillo goalie Paul Berrafato and tie the game at 2-2.
But the home crowd of 3,029 barely had time to register dismay before the Bulls reclaimed the lead. Christianson's rebound shot couldn't beat Texas goalie Hunter Leisner, but Sarcona tipped in the rebound to give the Bulls the lead they never relinquished,
While the Bulls outshot the Tornado 20-10 in the first period, it was still tied 1-1 at the end of a physical period, which ended with a fight between Amarillo's Omar Mullan and Texas' Jason Eddy of Texas.
The Bulls struck first at the 3:19 mark when Carter Penzien took the puck near mid-ice and beat the Texas defense, weaving through the Tornado for a goal and a 1-0 lead. But that was the only time they lit the lamp in the first 20 minutes.
Texas tied it on a power-play goal with 1:38 remaining in the period when a shot deflected in off Max Shuart to make it 1-1.
Neither team scored in the second period, although the Bulls continued to control most of the action. They took a 2-1 lead early in the third period on goal by T.J. Sherman after a nice trailing drop pass from Ryan Cole.
As was typical of a game between two such intense rivals, there were several scuffles in front of the net during stoppages of play.
Bulls 3, Tornado 2
Texas 1 0 1 - 2
Amarillo 1 0 2 - 3
First period - 1, Amarillo, Penzien (Sherman, Grabowski), 3:19; 2, Texas, Shuart (Neville, Hawkins), pp, 18:22.
Second period - No scoring.
Third period - 3, Sherman (Cole, Christianson), 5:47; 4, Texas, Reuschlein (Leef, Mousseau), 16:20.
Shots: Texas 10-8-6-24; Amarillo 20-12-13-41.
Powerplays/Opportunites: Texas 1 for 2; Amarillo 0 for 2.
Goaltenders: Texas, Leisner 45 shots, 42 saves; Amarillo, Paul Berrafato 24 shots, 22 saves.
Referee: Walker Holton. Linesmen: Alex Black, Justin Bell. Attendance: 3.029.


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"Collapse", the new video from the seminal Australian hard rock/metal band DREADNAUGHT, can be viewed below. The song comes off the group's new self-titled album, which was made available on May 1.
DREADNAUGHT's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 2006 Roadrunner release "Dirty Music" is the band's sixth studio LP in its 15-year history and it features the group's "heaviest production to date." According to a press release, "the addition of ex-ALARUM drummer Matthew Racovalis has helped shape a highly diverse-sounding record, more akin to the technical-thrash-styled DREADNAUGHT of the mid-Nineties; yet retaining the dynamic subtleties that has made DREADNAUGHT unique amongst their peers."
"Dreadnaught" track listing:
01. Tattooed Tears
02. The Push
03. Save Your Life
04. Collapse
05. Reflections (Part 1)
06. More Than One Way
07. Agony / Ecstacy
08. Reflections (Part 2)
09. 10x The Pain
10. Twist The Knife
11. Reflections (Part 3)
12. Buried
For more information, visit www.myspace.com/dreadnaughtmusic.


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Providence, R.I. - The NCAA announced today that two Brown student-athletes have received the 2008 Sportsmanship Award. Sarah Wu '08 and Damon Huffman '08 were honored for their status as positive role models in sportsmanship and ethical conduct throughout their careers, as well as their exemplary achievements in athletics.
As a member of the women's crew, Sarah Wu enjoyed an extraordinary career, both on and off the water. During her freshman season, the team finished third at the NCAA Championships, the lowest that they would place in Wu's four years. In 2006, the crew returned to the NCAA's, where Cal narrowly edged them for the national championship, giving the Bears the silver. However, in Wu's final two seasons, Brown won back-to-back NCAA Championships, with Wu coxing the varsity 8 at both regattas. The Bears also captured first place at the prestigious Henley Royal Regatta in England, an event that draws elite level competition. For her superb work in guiding the Bears, Wu was honored as a Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association All-American in 2008, and was also named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-American At-Large Team.
While playing on the men's basketball team, Huffman also had an impressive career, starting 90 games during his four years, and leaves as a top-10 performer in several categories. As a freshman, Huffman made an immediate impact by starting 16 games, and was named the Ivy League Rookie of the Year, only the second Brown player to ever receive the award. In 2005-06, Huffman began to assume a leadership role, starting every game and ranking near the top of the team across the boards offensively. He continued to improve as a junior, finishing seventh in the Ivy League in scoring, and was awarded Honorable Mention All-Ivy status. Huffman was also the recipient of the Rusty Taylor '71 Coaches Award for dedication and loyalty to the team. Last season, Huffman enjoyed the best year of his career individually, and helped propel the Bears to one of the best seasons in school history. Brown set a school record for wins with 19, and finished second in the Ivy League behind only Cornell. Huffman was one of three players to start every game, and finished the season as the 10th-leading scorer in Brown history. He also set a new record for career three-pointers made, and ranks fifth all-time in steals. For his terrific individual efforts, Huffman was named to the First Team All-Ivy squad.


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Weak economic data on the continent highlighted the underlying problems in the eurozone today, setting up the London market for a Diamond Jubilee hangover.
The FTSE 100 Index, which has been closed due to the royal celebrations, is forecast to open 25 points lower when it re-opens tomorrow as fears over Europe persist.
The latest blow to confidence came today as a purchasing managers' survey showed the fourth consecutive month of declines in the eurozone private sector in May.
Howard Archer, chief UK and European economist at IHS Global Insight, said: "The eurozone is being buffeted by major headwinds, notably including increased fiscal tightening in many countries, squeezed consumer purchasing power and markedly rising unemployment."
Meanwhile, a private discussion among finance ministers and central bank governors from seven of the world's biggest economies will take place.
US officials have reportedly called for more action to strengthen the European banking system in the next two weeks before a meeting of the G20 in Los Cabos, Mexico.
The composite output index, from financial information services firm Markit, for services and manufacturing activity, sank to a 35-month low of 46.0 in May, from 46.7 in April. The 50.0 level indicates stable activity.
London's leading shares index finished last week on a low, losing more than 60 points after a bleak set of US jobs figures added to the uncertain global outlook.
World markets have suffered consistent falls in recent weeks amid fears that Greece will crash out of the eurozone and cause havoc in the currency bloc.
The debt-ridden nation, which is in its fifth year of recession, faces a crucial election later this month, which has been branded a referendum on whether it will stay in the eurozone and stomach more painful austerity measures.
Meanwhile, there are fears over the health of Spain's banking sector, after its fourth biggest lender, Bankia, said it needed a 19 billion euro (£15.2 billion) bail-out.
The most recent survey from the eurozone highlights the uphill struggle faced by the continent as political leaders attempt to roll out tough austerity packages at a time of weak growth.


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ST. CHARLES – Taking note of the considerable wind at the St. Charles East girls soccer team's back in the first half, Saints coach Paul Jennison told his girls they needed to be up 3-0 by halftime to be in position to win.
No problem, coach. The Saints didn't even need four minutes to meet that benchmark.
East blitzed Batavia with three scores in the game's first 3:30 on Saturday and held off Batavia, 4-2, in both teams' Upstate Eight Conference River Division openers.
Anna Corirossi, Carly Pottle and Amanda Hilton provided the finishes during the Saints' early feeding frenzy, and East maintained that 3-0 advantage through halftime.
"They didn't really know what hit them," Corirossi said. "It's a good thing we got those three goals because then we started to slow down a little bit."
As much as the wind factored in – Batavia outscored East, 2-1, with the wind advantage in the second half – Corirossi noted that the Saints' early finishes weren't directly attributable to favorable conditions.
"I wouldn't say it was the most important thing," Corirossi said. "I mean, it definitely helped having the wind at our backs at the beginning but they happened off of set pieces. It wasn't like we had long balls and we ran onto it."
Added Jennison: "You take set pieces out of the mix, and we lost that game 2-1. It goes to show how important it can be."
Jennison praised sophomore Darcy Cunningham and junior Shannon Rasmussen for their dead-ball deliveries, and also liked the grit with which the Saints showed throughout the afternoon.
"There's nothing better than when I'm seeing girls win a 50, 60 yard punt in the air, putting their head on it," Jennison said. "That's when it's like, alright, these girls are here to play."
Batavia (2-1-2) saw its deficit swell to 4-0 when East junior Sam Lombardo took advantage of a botched clearance attempt to score 10 minutes into the second half but the Bulldogs refused to let the match turn into a mockery.
Bulldogs freshman Megan McEachern scored on a header off junior Brittany Wahlen's flip-throw in midway through the second half, while senior Shelby Stone lofted home a deep strike in the waning minutes for the final goal.
"I didn't see anybody give up," Batavia coach Mark Gianfranceso said. "We panicked a little bit after the second and third goals. I wish we would have played more feet. … But they definitely came back and played harder in the second half."
The win improves East to 3-1 on the season ahead of a huge week for the Saints.
On Tuesday, East will welcome defending conference champion Geneva to Norris Stadium, and the Saints will then see Geneva again as part of a rugged tournament field later in the week, also at East.
"I'd like to think I know what we are as a team but I don't think [the players] know what they are as a team," Jennison said. "They're going to know by the end of this week.
"It's going to be incredibly tough. To play your local rivals once in a season is bad enough, to play them twice in a week, that's just a pure lottery."


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Some Chinese guy called me a "nut-hook" the other day. Ddn't sound like Shakespeare.
After reading some threads on here . . .
I think think that some of thou art ruttish fully-(en)gorged flap-dragons.
anyone else feel like taking a dump after seeing this?
goddamn kids!
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FLORENCE: "Risky" option-taking in the second half caused the Wallabies to throw away a 16-point lead - and almost the Test match - against Italy on Saturday, captain Nathan Sharpe said.
Despite holding on for a gutsy, if imperfect, 22-19 victory on their third Test match of the European tour, the Wallabies were held scoreless in the second half while a committed Italy applied vice-like pressure to notch up points and storm back into the game.
Sharpe said inaccuracy and poor decision-making gave the Italians a reprieve after running off the pitch at halftime 22-6 behind.
"We were just inaccurate in a lot of the things we were doing," Sharpe said.
"In the first half we played with a lot more intelligence but in the second half you probably saw us ... we'd take a risky option with an offload, we'd turn over ball in their half and then we'd get the back to back penalties, which suited the style of Italian play and they were able to build pressure on us.
"The physical elements weren't the issue, we just stopped doing what we'd done in the first half and was working for us."
Italian captain Sergio Parisse praised the Australian scrum after the match but Wallabies coach Robbie Deans found little joy in the display or small pile of short-arm penalties the Italians forced.
"[The] element that worked very much for Italy was how they disrupted our set-piece ball," Deans said. "One of our big issues in the second half was we didn't have the ball, we didn't have possession."
The Azzurri were the far superior attacking team in the second half and effective in counter attack, evidenced by their only try of the match, scored by flanker Robert Barbieri off a lost ball from Sitaleki Timani in the first two minutes of the second half.
Were it not for the boots of both Berrick Barnes and Kurtley Beale, plus Nick Cummins's first-half try and two near-misses by the Italians late in the second half, the Wallabies could be travelling to Wales today with just one win from three and all the pressure from France weighing once more on tired shoulders.
Sharpe defended the side's performance, pointing to their discipline and accuracy before the break.
"You have to put that in perspective, one thing people have to take into account is it's very hard to win over here, against a tough Italian side at home," he said.
"Once you had given them a sniff, I thought it was a great amount of character shown by our boys and its adds to the reserves of belief to take forward, that they can win close games. Sure it would have been nice to kick on from that first half, but in a lot of ways it is a great lesson for us to learn going forward and next year."
Deans could not give a definitive report on injured halfback Brett Sheehan, who limped off with an ankle problem in the first half. There is some hope the injury was not as serious as first feared after it responded well to physio.
Prop Benn Robinson is also expected to pull up without serious concern after being taken off with a head knock in the first half.


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Holly Energy Partners Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference Webcast
2013-01-18 16:15 ET - News Release
DALLAS -- (Business Wire)
Holly Energy Partners, L.P. (NYSE: HEP) (the "Partnership") plans to
announce results for its quarter ended December 31, 2012 on February 21,
2013, before the opening of trading on the NYSE. The Partnership has
scheduled a webcast conference on February 21, 2013 at 4:00PM Eastern
time to discuss financial results.
This webcast may be accessed at: https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1012527
An audio archive of this webcast will be available using the above noted
link through March 7, 2013.
Holly Energy Partners, L.P., headquartered in Dallas, Texas, provides
petroleum product and crude oil transportation, tankage and terminal
services to the petroleum industry, including HollyFrontier Corporation,
which currently owns a 44% interest (including a 2% general partner
interest), in the Partnership. The Partnership owns and operates
petroleum product and crude pipelines, tankage, terminals and loading
facilities located in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, Washington,
Kansas, Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. In addition, the Partnership owns a 25%
interest in SLC Pipeline LLC, a transporter of crude oil in the Salt
Lake City area, and a 75% interest in UNEV Pipeline, LLC, the owner of a
Holly Energy operated refined products pipeline running from Utah to Las
Vegas, Nevada and related products terminals.
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The city will allow residents to bring tree limbs and yard waste created by Monday's severe storms to the Carthage Recycling Center on West Macon Street without charge through Saturday.
The city will allow residents to bring tree limbs and yard waste created by Monday's severe storms to the Carthage Recycling Center on West Macon Street without charge through Saturday.
Also, city street crews will will make a sweep through the storm damaged parts of the city, picking up debris piled up on the side of the streets.
"The City cannot go on private property to remove debris," said Public Works Director Zeb Carney in a written statement. "Residents therefore must stack all vegetative storm debris at the street, behind the curb line. It is estimated that the debris removal work will take no longer than two weeks. City crews will begin picking up debris starting Wednesday, May 22, in the southern part of the city working from east to west and proceeding to the north picking up the debris."
Normally, the city charges $10 for a trailer and $5 for a truck to dispose of brush and yard waste. That fee will be waived.
Carney said city crews will make only one pass through the damage area so he encouraged residents to pile their debris on the side of the road as soon as possible.
"Once the City completes its work, the resident is responsible for debris cleanup and removal," Carney said in his release. "If debris is not cleaned up or removed, the resident will be subject to all City Code requirements concerning property maintenance and nuisance abatement."
Carney said the city is not waiving the fee for contractors to dump yard waste at the center.
"Residents who require the assistance of a tree trimming service to clear their property need to know that the tree services provider is responsible for the removal of the debris they work with," Carney said. "The city is not waiving the fee for contractors at the Recycling Center. Residents should also make sure that any contractor working on their property has insurance and a proper city license."
Anyone with questions can call the city's public works office at 237-7010.


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Zoe choreographed a special dance, "The Dance of the Six Swans," that she would like her friends to perform. She asks everyone to pair up for the 'lift' part of the dance, but they're missing one person, so they ask Alan to join the dancers. He is partnered with Snuffy who says it's been a dream of his to be lifted into the air like a swan. Alan tries to lift Snuffy, but he's just too heavy. Gina says they need to be a little creative and think of ways they can lift Snuffy. As they observe what's around them, Elmo points out that Chris is lifting a piece of pie out of a plate with a spatula. Gina explains that a spatula is a kind of lever, so if they design a bigger lever, they may be able to lift Snuffy. Using a long board and a crate, Snuffy sits on one end, and Alan tries to lift him by pushing the board down from the other side. But the board breaks. Gina suggests thinking of another way they can lift Snuffy. While looking around again, Zoe sees a girl jumping rope and suggests using a rope. The rope is swung over a beam and tied around Snuffy's stomach, but no matter how hard Alan pulls, he can't lift Snuffy. Gordon comes out to help. He looks at their design and notices that they are missing a pulley. Gordon explains that pulleys are great tools to help lift heavy things. He redraws their design to include a pulley at the top and one at the bottom. Now they're ready to try the pulleys and Snuffy asks if they can perform the whole dance. When the 'lift' part comes, Alan is able to lift Snuffy into the air like a swan! The pulleys work and Snuffy gets to live his dream.
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Making that decision about what food needs to go and what is still safe to eat can be quite confusing.
True, there are dates printed on food containers, but they do not always prove to be the most helpful. Some say "sell by" while others say "best if used by." Is it a food safety concern or will the food just not be as fresh or as good quality?
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service has some clear and concise guidelines explaining the dating on food containers.
Product dating, with the exception of infant formula, is not required by federal regulations. However, some states have requirements while others do not. Even though it isn't required everywhere, many food manufacturers do put dates on their products.
• A "Sell By" date informs the store how long to display the product for sale. Generally, you should buy the product before the date expires.
• A "Best If Used By" date is recommended for best flavor or quality. It is not a purchase or safety date.
• A "Use By" date is the last date recommended for the use of the product while at peak quality. This date has been determined by the manufacturer of the product.
• "Closed or coded" dates are packing numbers for use by the manufacturer.
These codes are primarily used for food quality, not food safety. Perishable foods like meat, poultry, dairy and eggs are at higher risk for food safety issues. It is generally recommended that you eat food by the "use-by" date.
It is not merely good enough to use the "smell test" to test if something is safe to eat. You can't see, smell or taste bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses. If you are not going to be able to use the food by the "use-by" date, plan to freeze it.
For eggs, specifically, always buy them before the "sell-by" date noted on the carton. Be sure to refrigerate them immediately when you get home, and place them in the coldest part of the refrigerator (on a shelf closer to the back) in the original container. Plan to use the eggs within 3-5 weeks of when you purchased them.
What about canned goods and other non-perishable food items? High-acid foods such as tomatoes will generally have the best quality if used within 12-18 months.
Low-acid canned goods such as meats, fish or vegetables will keep their best quality if used within two to five years. Be sure to check the condition of the cans upon purchase.
Dented cans should not be used as a general rule for optimum food safety. Store canned goods in a cool, clean, dry place. The first-in, first-out method should be used to ensure the oldest cans are used first. Home-canned foods should be used within one year for best quality.
For spices and herbs, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests they keep for about one year. A quick assessment you can do yourself is open them up and see if you can smell their aroma. If you can't, it's time to replace them. Spices and herbs should be kept in a cool, dark, dry place.
There are a number of online resources to help with other food safety concerns. Check out www.HomeFoodSafety.org for tips to reduce risk of food poisoning and other food safety issues. Additional food safety and food quality tips can be found at www.eatright.org.


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Record number of crocs taken in Top End waters
A record number of saltwater crocodiles were removed from Top End waters during 2012.
A total of 314 salties were captured and moved as part of a Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Commission management plan.
Of those, 215 were taken from Darwin Harbour, including a 4.26m male in May.
Senior wildlife ranger Tom Nichols says 295 were removed from the Darwin region and 19 from the Katherine region.
"This year's total tally is the highest on record, beating the previous record of 306 set two years ago and surpassing the 284 caught in 2011," Mr Nichols said.
"With more than six salties removed from Top End waters every week on average, this should serve as a reminder to the public to be Crocwise.
"This means behaving responsibly in and around Territory waters and not putting yourself or others at risk of crocodile attack.
"The crocodile management team has been able to remove more crocodiles from Territory waters during the past few years through the use of more traps and custom-fitted croc boats that include specifically fitted harpoon racks, crocodile slides, self-draining decks and side rails."
The largest of the 80 saltwater crocodiles removed from Darwin's outer region was a 4.85m male in April.
It was caught at Corroboree Billabong, and was also the largest croc removed all year in the Top End.
"A total of 28 crocodiles have been removed from Territory waterways this month, which is a timely reminder that wet season conditions can lead to the increased presence of crocodiles," Mr Nichols said.
Estuarine crocodiles are common in the Top End and can inhabit any waterways, including freshwater systems, billabongs and low areas subject to flooding.


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Patricia Boehm Soprano Faculty Recital to be Held March 29
March 26, 2009
Dr. Patricia Boehm, associate professor of music at Mount Union College will perform a soprano recital on Sunday, March 29 at 3 p.m. in Presser Recital Hall.
The program will include a wide variety of works by Schumann, Brahms, Purcell, Monteverdi and others.
The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the Department of Music at (330) 823-2180.


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Ricardo Garcia Lopez, who used the pseudonym K-Hito, was the founder and director of four magazines, among which Dígame. In these magazines, he created several characters who became famous in Spain, like 'Gutiérrez', 'Macaco', 'Currinche' and 'Don Turulato'.
'Macaco' started out as the title character for the magazine of the same name in 1928. When the magazine folded in 1930, the strip was transfered to Macaquete and the feature changed from gag strip to continuity strip. K-Hito's comics were always friendly in both writing and artwork.


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October 20, 1916 - January 11, 2013
Newbrugh, NY
Ida May Grinnell, of Newburgh, a homemaker and lifetime area resident, entered into rest on Friday, January 11, 2013 in St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh. She was 96.
Daughter of the late John W. and Daisy M. (Woolsey) Dimes, she was born October 20, 1916 in Balmville, NY. She was married to the late John Dent Grinnell.
Ida May is survived by her daughter, Carol D. Grinnell of Newburgh, her beloved cat, Autumn, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two children; her son, David Dent Grinnell, and her daughter, Darlene Georgia Grinnell.
In recent years, Ida May enjoyed attending meetings with the Hudson Valley Poets with her daughter.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 13 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 14 at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Newburgh.
To send a personal condolence or further information, please visit Brooksfh.com or call 845-561-8300.


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During the next few years, this contract will advance the design and engineering for the Gold Line Foothill Extension light-rail project from Azusa to Montclair to a point where it will be ready for a design-build procurement.
"The construction now underway is on budget and on schedule and the time is right to ready the next phase of the Foothill Gold Line for future construction," stated construction authority CEO, Habib Balian. "Through this effort, we will make the Azusa to Montclair segment shovel ready as we continue to seek out construction funding."
Proposals are due March 5, 2014, and a contract award is anticipated in April 2014. The selected team will work closely with the construction authority staff to advance the design of the project to the level of "advanced conceptual engineering," as well as conduct additional environmental analyses as necessary.
The 12.3-mile Azusa to Montclair project will extend light-rail service from the APU/Citrus College Station in the city of Azusa to the future stations in Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona, Claremont and Montclair.


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Brussels, 30 March 2010
EU pledges over 1.2 billion euros at International Donors' Conference 'Towards a New Future for Haiti' in New York
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Commission Vice-President, Catherine Ashton along with Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs and Commissioner for International Cooperation, Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Response, Kristalina Georgieva will attend the ministerial-level International Donors' Conference "Towards a New Future for Haiti" that will take place on March 31 at the UN Headquarters in New York. The Conference will be co-chaired by Brazil, Canada, the European Union, France, and Spain as leading donors to Haiti.
The first goal of the donor conference is to secure the foundation for Haiti's recovery and reconstruction through pledges from all sources – public, private, non-governmental and multilateral institutions – to meet the $3.8 billion required over the next two years. Secondly, the EU delegation will stress the need for a long-term strategy over the next ten years to complete the Post Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) projects to rebuild the country which it is estimated will cost in the region €10 billion.
EU High Representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton said: "This earthquake has been a terrible tragedy, but it has galvanized a tremendous global response. The European Union's Member States and the European Commission have come together and as a result, I can announce that the EU will contribute over 1.2 billion euros to Haiti's reconstruction and development process. But the EU recognizes that re-building Haiti also implies long-term commitment on the part of its development partners. Therefore, I and my fellow Commissioners will stress the need for a 10-year economic plan to be put in place to allow the Haitian people recover from this tragedy and emerge stronger to face a better future that they clearly deserve."
European citizens and civil society organizations have shown their solidarity and overwhelming support for Haiti by jointly mobilizing more than €600 million to support relief and rebuilding.
During their visit to New York, the EU delegation will meet with United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and High Representative Catherine Ashton will hold a bilateral meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Hilary Clinton.
The background:
The European Union provided fast-track humanitarian aid for Haiti immediately after the earthquake struck with more than €300 million provided by the Commission and EU Member States for relief efforts in the country. The European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism was activated speedily to help coordinate the work of EU Member States in mobilising civil protection assets, including search and rescue teams. A further €100 million was allocated to help restore government capacity and a package of €200 million was announced for longer term reconstruction and rehabilitation.
After the first reaction to the catastrophe, the UN has organised a ministerial-level International Donors' Conference Towards a New Future for Haiti that will take place on March 31, 2010 in New York at UN Headquarters. Member states of the UN can register national pledges of assistance to Haiti. Private sector donors and others will have alternative opportunities to register their offers of assistance.
Conference preparations included a series of outreach consultations with Haitian civil society (over the preceding weeks, organized by the United Nation's Office of the UN Special Envoy to Haiti, MINUSTAH, NGO's, and local community groups), the private sector (March 15, in Haiti, organized by the Inter-American Development Bank), the Haitian Diaspora (March 21-23, in Washington, D.C., organized by the Organization of American States), Haitian state and local government (March 23, in Martinique, organized by the Government of France), stakeholders to MINUSTAH (March 23, in New York, organized by the Government of Brazil and the Government of Haiti), and non-governmental organizations (March 25, in New York) organized by the Office of the UN Special Envoy to Haiti and Commissioner Georgieva. Commissioner Piebalgs hosted a similar event in Brussels on 23rd of March. On that occasion, around 50 NGOs from Haiti, Europe and the US, as well as representatives of the Haitian government discussed on how best to combine NGO activities in Haiti with the government's overall national recovery and development strategy.
For additional information see memo: MEMO/10/113
The event:
Conference "Towards a New Future for Haiti" New York at UN Headquarters
There will be a joint press conference of VP/HR Ashton and Commissioners Piebalgs and Georgieva at 11.30 (local time) in the UN Headquartes
Available on EbS. A team of EBS will cover the event.
The sources:
High Representative/Commission Vice-President's website: http://www.eeas.europa.eu/haiti/earthquake/index_en.htm
Commissioner Piebalgs' website:
Commissioner Georgieva website:
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One in five people have a panic attack once in their lifetime. Would you know what to do if this happened to a co-worker, loved one, or church member?
One in five people have a panic attack once in their lifetime. Would you know what to do if this happened to a co-worker, loved one, or church member? Attend Mental Health First Aid course to recognize symptoms of mental health problems, how to help, and how to guide the person to professional help. The University of Missouri Extension Center will host the Mental Health First Aid two-day training on Fridays, Nov. 15 and 22 in Camdenton. The two-day training mental health awareness training will be held from 8 a.m. to noon each day. Registration is $50 and includes a workbook.
Continuing education units (CEUs) are available for an additional $15 upon completion of training from Missouri Institute of Mental Health. Instructors are Sarah Traub and Lisa Wallace, Human Development and Family Studies Specialists for University of Missouri Extension.
The Mental Health First Aid course will teach participants to recognize mental health problems, how to offer and provide initial help, and how to guide the individual to professional help. The aim of the program is to demystify the whole topic of mental illness and to increase mental health literacy and to decrease any stigma.
Specific audiences may include key professions such as law enforcement, first responders, primary care professionals, nursing home staff, school administration and educators. Other participating entities include faith communities, employers, chambers of commerce, state policymakers, mental health advocacy organizations, shelter volunteers, families and the general public.
For more information and to register contact the University of Missouri Extension Office, 44 Roofener Street (PO Box 1405), Camdenton, MO at 573-346-2644. Registration form can be found on our website www.extension.missouri.edu/camden.
MU is an equal opportunity/ADA institution.


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The obvious reason that layering continues to return is that it is a practical approach to one's style. In winter and autumn you move frequently between the hot inside and the cold outside. Therefore the layer method is a brilliant way to dress in the cold winter time. Here you have the opportunity to remove or add a layer without compromising with the style.
By using the layering trend, you give your style a whole new dimension as it opens up many possibilities and combinations for the clothes in your wardrobe. It also gives the possibility to combine different patterns and textures, which gives more life to the outfit.
It is also a way to get more color into your outfit, as it is easier to select multiple colors and here you can for example choose the nice autumn colors, which will go well together.
The most important thing about the inner layer is that it is comfortable. It can be a T-shirt, turtleneck or a shirt. Go for products which are made of 100% cotton, which is very soft on the skin and breathable.
Cardigans and pullovers are exceptional choices for the middle layer and are widely used. If you would like to be more formal, you can instead choose a vest as a middle layer.
As an outer layer you can either wear a blazer or a jacket. You can also choose to wear both and create an extra dimension to the outfit. Here, the jacket is usually the longest of all of the items. However, a bomber jacket is ok, if the other tops aren't too long.


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To mark its 15th anniversary as a band, the Grateful Dead played 15 nights at the Warfield Theatre in San Francisco in 1980. A poster by Dennis Larkins and Peter Barsotti was created for the show, but this is the postcard, front and back.
On the front, you can see that the marquee bears the same Bill Graham quote that was left on the Winterland marquee when the Dead closed that storied former ice rink on New Year's Eve, 1978/79: "They're not the best at what they do, they're the only ones that do what they do." The back basically encourages the crowd to behave and be grateful that the band agreed to play 15 nights in the small Warfield when they could have earned the same amount of money at a larger venue in just two.


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'New Year's Eve' -- 2 stars
PG-13; 1:57 running time Scrambling to accommodate its Big Gulp of an ensemble cast, for which disaster movie maven Irwin Allen would've killed, "New Year's Eve" does for its holiday what last year's "Valentine's Day" did for Valentine's Day. If this one's a hit, as was "V Day" ($200 million worldwide), surely we can expect "Presidents Day." With nice cameos for actual ex-presidents. -- Michael PhillipsRead the full "New Year's Eve" movie review
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So often we all go through life not questioning. Think about the following statements:
- Might makes Right.
- Parents know best.
- The customer is always right.
- Government will take care of us.
- Teachers know all the answers.
- If something costs more, it must be better quality.
- If its on the news, it must be true.
- If its in my textbook, it must be true.
- It must be good (true) if everyone is buying it (believes it).
- Everything was better/safer/more moral/etc. in the good old days.
- Science doesnt change.
Now, think about the following questions:
- Do you purchase more than you need?
- Do you purchase things you do not need and/or cannot afford?
- Do you compare yourself to models and actors in magazines and on TV/Movies?
- Do you base your political decisions (e.g. votes, beliefs) on what your news commentators say/On what the candidates tell you/On what your friends say?
- Do you compare your looks, your job, your life, and your life satisfaction to others?
- Critical thinking is learned, not inherent. To be as successful as possible academically and in making important life decisions, one needs to be able to think critically. When we are aware that we can choose and direct our thinking, we have the ability to better control the circumstances of our lives.
With our world changing more rapidly than ever before in history due to innovations in technology and medicine, as well as upsets in economic markets and political stability, employers need employees with critical thinking skills. In fact, the majority of employers surveyed by The Association of American Colleges and Universities want educators to do a better job of teaching ethical decision-making skills (Raising the Bar, 2010).
Critical thinkers are better able to sort out the massive amount of information that we receive from the media, work, school, and from others, and keep a clear head. Critical thinkers are better able to control their personal biases and emotion when considering information and are less likely to fall for scams. Critical thinkers are also better problem solvers and more likely to determine the quickest solution to a problem. Critical thinkers are highly coveted by employers!(What Are the Benefits of Critical Thinking Skills?, 2011).
The goal of this module is to point out how we can easily be misled by the media, authority figures and organizations, and our own failures to think critically about what we see, read, and are told. It is not that authority figures are not right, that your text book is not correct, or that the media is not delivering honest information. However, failure to think for ourselves to judge the correctness of what we are told, see, and read and whether it is correct for us is a disservice to our own mind and prohibits us from making the best decisions for ourselves.
Upon completing the Critical Thinking module you will be able to:
- understand how the media can mislead us and why we need to critically examine marketing campaigns and ads;
- think about what artists say about society, the media, and the individual and decide what you think about how others should affect your thoughts and decisions;
- make better decisions for your own life regarding purchases, politics, and how you feel about the world and your place in it.
1) What Is Critical Thinking? Its not so much the what as the why. Always ask the question(s)!
View this Prezi on Critical Thinking:
Watch this critical thinking video:
2) Be Skeptical and Curious!
Watch this critical thinking video:
3) Media Distortions: Do you agree, disagree; confused; or do you just find him funny?
Watch this video on media bias:
4) Can You Believe Your Eyes? What is real?
Watch the following video on extreme photo retouching and reflect on what it means to you:
5) Self-image
Watch the videos below, then:
1) Draw yourself; 2) Draw yourself as you would like to be; Think: Why the difference? Think about it .
Killing us Softly4:
The Perfect Lie:
6) What does it matter?
Watch the videos below and reflect on the ideas of good and evil. Why do we do what we do?
The Colbert Report interview with Philip Zimbardo - click on link:
Philip Zimbardo The Lucifier Effect:
7) Learn about and use deductive and inductive reasoning the sensible way to make sense of the world and make decisions
Assignment 1) Discover what they mean and what you think:
Using both the song quote below and a song of your own choosing, write a paragraph on what you believe the artists are talking about.
Step 1: Look up the song and examine the lyrics quoted below in the context of the song. Think about what the artist was trying to say.
Step 2: Write a paragraph on each song lyric (the one assigned and the one you choose). Be sure to identify the song title and the artist or group of each.
Step 3: Access Your eFolioWorld Account @ https://login.efolioworld.com/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fOwner%2fAdminUI.aspx&ui=mouse
Step 4: Create a New Content-Basic and call it "Critical Thinking in Music."
Step 5: In the Basic Content box, briefly answer these questions for each song lyric provided:
- What do you think about these lyrics?
- What do you believe the song writer was saying/thinking?
- Do you agree or disagree with the song writer? Both? Explain
- If you could add a line to the song, what would it be?
NOTE: There are not right or wrong answers just your answers!
Step 6: Drag and drop your "CRITICAL THINKING IN MUSIC" Basic Content onto your GROWTH page.
Lyrics for assignment:
1) And when you trust your television
What you get is what you got
Cause when they own the information, oh
They can bend it all they want - From, Waiting On The World To Change - John Mayer
2) Lyrics of your own choosing (be sure to cite song title and artist(s)
Assignment 2) What is your body image? Why? Think about it, look back on your body imagine drawings and write one paragraph on what you believe about body image after watching the videos under Modules 4 & 5.
Assignment 3) In a paragraph, tell what you believe about good and evil. Are people inherently good or evil? What makes people do good; what makes people do evil?
Assignment 4) Answer this question in a couple sentences: What is the difference between Inductive and Deductive Reasoning?
Assignment 5) After watching the videos above under Module Content, write one page on how you specifically can do a better job of thinking critically regarding.
- Your purchasing decisions;
- Your voting decisions;
- Your body image beliefs; and
- Your decisions on what to think, what to believe, and how to make major life decisions.
- Kurland, D. (2011). How the Language Really Works: The Fundamentals of Critical Reading and Effective Writing. What is Critical Thinking? Retrieved May 30, 2011, from http://www.criticalreading.com/critical_thinking.htm
- Raising the Bar: Employers' Views on College Learning in the Wake of theEconomic Downturn (2010, January 20). A Survey Amount Employers Conducted on Behalf Of: The Association Of American Colleges and Universities. Washington, DC: Heart Research Associates. Retrieved May 30, 2011, from http://www.critical-thinking-tutorials.com/employers-want-graduates-with-critical-thinking-skills/
- What Are the Benefits of Critical Thinking Skills? (2011). eHow Family.Retrieved May 30, 2011, from http://www.ehow.com/about_5079553_benefits-critical-thinking-skills.html#ixzz1NrMS5IKi
Media Links in Order of Viewing:
- Prezi on Critical Thinking: http://prezi.com/s65dqqbifey_/critical-thinking/ (Kurland, D., 2011).
- Video on Critical Thinking 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oefmPtsV_w4&feature=related
- Video on Critical Thinking 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OLPL5p0fMg&feature=related
- Video on Media Bias: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgVcvVL7pzc
- Video on Extreme Photo Retouching and reflect on what it means to you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4wI_o8gyxA
- Video, Killing us Softly 4: http://www.mediaed.org/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?preadd=action&key=241
- Video, The Perfect Lie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUb5PZHcovA
- Video, The Colbert Report Interview with Philip Zimbardo: http://noolmusic.com/comedy_central_videos/colbert_report_-_interview_-_philip_zimbardo.php
- Video, Philip Zimbardo The Lucifer Effect: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zw2ZpARwD5QVideo, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8xxtygm_xM&feature=related


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Lansing Police are searching for at least one armed robbery suspect in and around the Grand River near the old GM plant.
A police chopper is in the air where Washington Avenue crosses the river.
The robbery happened in Eaton County. Lansing is assisting with the search and at least one person has been arrested.
Stay with News 10 for more information on this breaking story.


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I'm currently reading "Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend" by James S. Hirsch, and it's a fantastic book. In it, Hirsch writes about how Willie, even into his mid to late 20s, would play stickball in the streets of Harlem with neighboorhood kids, would take them to get sodas, and was really just one of the guys. How freaking cool is that? Here's this phenom, a guy that's been on the cover of Time magazine and is developing into a cultural icon, and you're playing ball with him in the street and going to the convenience store with him.
What ballplayer from the past or present would you most want to spend a day with playing stickball and drinking sodas?
I'm going to give a Reds player, and a non-Reds player. Reds player: Barry Larkin. He was how I identified with this ballclub throughout my youth. Barry Larkin was the Reds, from the day I was born until I was a sophomore in college. Hanging out with him on a personal level would be way too cool.
Non-Reds division: Reggie Jackson. Sure, he was one of the biggest asses you could ever meet in your life. Arrogrant, brash, cocky. But I'd love to hear stories about George, Billy, Charles Finley, and all the other insane characters this guy shared a baseball career with. Not to mention, he was quite the character himself.


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Oscar pundits love to debate the best forecaster of the Academy Awards. Is it the Golden Globes, the Screen Actors Guild ensemble trophy or some obscure film critics organization?
Here's a new theory: the Telluride Film Festival.
If "Argo" takes home the top trophy in Sunday night's Oscars, Telluride will have hosted the world or North American premieres of four of the last five best picture winners.
Last Labor Day, the festival hosted a sneak preview of Ben Affleck's thriller, and the previous year, Telluride showed "The Artist" for the first time in North America (the mostly silent film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival).
OSCARS 2013: Defining scenes | Oscar Watch
In 2010, Telluride showed "The King's Speech" for the first time, and in 2008, the festival in the Colorado mountain resort was the first to screen "Slumdog Millionaire." The one best picture winner from the last five years that didn't play at Telluride was "The Hurt Locker," which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival.


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Voters forced Lafourche's parish administrator out of office Tuesday.
Two amendments to the parish's Home Rule Charter governing the position of parish administrator were approved.
Voters forced Lafourche's parish administrator out of office Tuesday.
Two amendments to the parish's Home Rule Charter governing the position of parish administrator were approved.
The first, which passed in a 58 percent to 42 percent vote, or 18,372 votes to 13,315, requires administrator candidates to live in Lafourche Parish.
The second, which passed in a 54 percent to 46 percent vote, or 16,795 yes votes to 14,438, no votes, effectively fires current Administrator Crystal Chiasson, who lives in Assumption Parish.
Chiasson's office will become vacant within 10 days of the charter change's publication in the official journal. That will happen later this month.
The voter turnout on the issues was about 54 percent.
Chiasson and Parish President Charlotte Randolph could not be reached for comment Tuesday night.
The ballot measures were pushed by Councilman Jerry Jones who claims Chiasson is not "administrator material." He also says the changes clear up a potential quandary over who would take over the parish president position if needed.
The Home Rule Charter says the parish administrator is first in line to succeed the president. The Parish Council chairman, currently Joe Fertitta, is second in line.
But Chiasson cannot hold the office of president because the Home Rule Charter also dictates that the parish's top executive must live in Lafourche. Fertitta and the other councilmen would not qualify either because the job is a full-time position, and they hold other jobs.
"I just want to clear all this up," Jones said, adding "she had her chance to move here, and she didn't."
Chiasson claims Jones's push was a "personal vendetta" aimed at Randolph.
In June, Randolph appointed a director for the Office of Community Action. Jones opposed the appointment and has been a staunch opponent to nearly every initiative Randolph has pushed since. He has also pushed several initiatives that were either antagonistic to or encroaching on the administration's authority.
"All of this is a direct result of that appointment," Chiasson said.
Chiasson began working for the parish in 2007 and was appointed administrator in 2008. Her employment was approved by the council twice with full knowledge of her residence, she said.
"I'm really really surprised. I am assuming the confusion caused by the two propositions had something to do with it passing," Councilman Aaron Caillouet said.
Caillouet was in steadfast opposition to both measures and said he the parish has opened itself to a lawsuit from Chiasson.
Last week, Chiasson offered no comment to the possibility of a lawsuit but said she does wonder about the constitutionality of her possible firing.


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It did... for starbucks [yahoo.com]
A good working definition of a "mod" is "original content created and distributed by players." Not "a pornographic mini-game embedded in every commercial pressing of GTA: San Andreas." It became a big deal because Rockstar crossed the line --- the gangster game genre has few friends outside the gaming community.
I have a long memory, and I still haven't forgiven Take Two for releasing BC3K before it was finished way back when in order to cut their losses (at the expense of consumers who bought a literally unplayable mess).
While it may have been better for Take Two to just kill BC3K outright (and thus teach Smartey Man Derek Smart a lesson), I can't help but think you got what you deserved for trusting in Mr. Smart. IIRC, it took Derek another 2-3 years before BC3K was available in a playable state, and that's
That said, this lawsuit is insane. I think now would be a good time to buy Take 2 stocks.
Seriously, whilst this comapny might have taken a few knocks of late, they have excellent form and if there was one developer you could bank on having more hits in the future then it's these people. They could release GTA: Antarctica and it'd sell.
I hope so. Then all the shares I buy now will be worth a gazillion dollars.
Experience varies directly with equipment ruined.