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Winnipeggers ain't afraid of no ghosts.
Or, at least we shouldn't be. The list of reported hauntings in the 'Peg is long enough to make Slimer blush.
From the notorious room 202 at the Fort Garry Hotel to invisible applauders at the Walker Theatre, Winnipeggers are all too familiar with the paranormal, but for some reason we're not running away. In fact, we seem to relish in it.
Mainstream media definitely accentuates the horror world, but Winnipeg in particular likes to dwell on its past.
"I think Winnipeg is so haunted because of how old our city is and how rich the history is, starting with the Natives who were here long before roads and buildings, living all around the Red River that envelopes the city," says Bettie Rage, a Winnipeg paranormal enthusiast.
Yes, the 'Peg is packed full of culture and some of it is very grim.
"Did you know there's a mass, unmarked grave near Argyle? Did you know that behind the courthouse on Vaughan is where our gallows were?" asks Rage.
Winnipeg's old architecture certainly can't be overlooked when exploring our paranormal goings-on.
"So many of our buildings stand in the same condition they have been for hundreds of years and this gives Winnipeg a strong nostalgia, and I think that helps to feed into the public's fascination with hauntings," she says. "I can't say for sure why Winnipeg is so obsessed with its spiritual occupants. Maybe it's because we respect history and keep many old buildings intact. Maybe it's because we have organizations like Muddy Waters that like to get into character and take us on historical tours, or maybe it all boils down to the sacred ancient land that Winnipeg is built on.
"Whatever the reason, I find that pretty much anyone I bring the subject up to has an open mind or a story about ghosts… So maybe it's the history, maybe it's the land or maybe Winnipeg is such a great city that nobody really wants to leave."
Yes, it would seem this city has a hold on its citizens, as many people have said how hard it is leave Winnipeg for good. But whatever the reason for our plethora of paranormal, it seems that the majority of our city's spirits are harmless. They might be mischievous and cause a little mayhem, but they don't tend to hurt anyone. Still, though, we're petrified.
We're not scared of being attacked mind you, we're scared of the invasion - and not just an invasion of space, but the invasion of physics entirely.
Our curiosity, however, definitely triumphs over any fear.
Many popular ghost stories describe apparitions as though they are from the early 1900s. Many of the following Winnipeg buildings were constructed around the same time and they appear to have retained a little more than just history.
There are plenty of haunted locations around Winnipeg and it's hard to choose the "most haunted" ones, but here are a few people like to talk about.
Fort Garry Hotel
Room 202 at Fort Garry Hotel.
The Fort Garry Hotel is probably the most obvious haunted Winnipeg location. Legend has it that a woman hung herself in room 202 after hearing that her husband was killed in a car accident. The room is open for business if you want to spend the night. Warning: Your sleep might be disrupted by red-tainted walls, shattering windows and bloody footprints on the bed.
Masonic Temple
Masonic Temple.
Several businesses have come and gone in this old historic building at 335 Donald St, from Mother Tucker's Food Experience to Chris Walby's Hog City Bar. The ghost inhabiting this location reportedly loves to create a mess. Management and staff say it didn't cause any harm, but it would move objects and knock things over quite regularly. Staff were often frightened by the lights that continuously flickered on and off - and there's that one chair on the third floor that no one is supposed to sit on.
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre
Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre.
The hauntings at MTC began within its original location in the long-since demolished Dominion Theatre. A young boy named George, son of the original theatre's caretaker and confined to a wheelchair, became trapped. When the theatre moved, it took him a couple of years to follow, but George, the friendly ghost, still roams MTC today. He often causes harmless pranks but occasionally lets the staff know when he is unsatisfied with an actor or show. Not quite Casper nice, but nice nonetheless.
Roslyn Court Apartments
Roslyn Court Apartments.
Like many buildings in Winnipeg, the Roslyn Court Apartments are very old, dating back to 1908.
"I know it's haunted," says Casimir Gruwel, a previous tenant of the apartment. "I was doing dishes and no one was home. The layout of the apartment was like the hallways of hotels, one long hallway, my room at the end of the hallway and the kitchen just past my room. Coming from the far end there was a loud stomping and I saw this massive black figure storm past the doorway toward my room. I got freaked out, but figured it was just one of my roommates or my eyes playing tricks on me, but no one was home. This happened to all of my roommates and the figure was six to seven feet tall. My other friends who lived in the building were chased by this figure to the laundry room."
Everyone knows someone who has lived in the Roslyn Court Apartments, and it's no surprise to hear of the ominous activities that occur within its walls. Rumor has it the architect was absolutely nuts, which is evident by the building's odd layout.
Elmwood Cemetery
Elmwood Cemetery.
The spirit of a young boy named Joseph, who died before the age of three in 1912, is said to play in the Elmwood Cemetery. Legend has it that strange fog often crawls through the open space.
Hamilton House
Hamilton House.
In the early 1900s, Dr. Thomas Hamilton indulged plenty in paranormal activities and his house at 185 Henderson Hwy. was home to many freaky séances.
"The guy was a pioneer in paranormal exploration and his family is buried in the beautiful, very old cemetery almost directly across the street from Hamilton House," Bettie Rage says.
Manitoba Legislative Building
Manitoba Legislative Building.
Many different wandering ghosts have been reportedly spotted in the Legislative Building. They appear to be dressed in 1900s attire and cause no harm. Some sing, some read and some have political debates.


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By Randy Troutman On October 10, 2012
When discussing insured value and how a boat insurance policy will pay, most people think about a total loss. This is important but the majority of claims are partial losses. Depending on how your policy responds, you could pay several thousand dollars above your deductible.
A boat insurance policy has two different ways to pay in the event of a partial loss. One is to replace the damaged items without deducting for depreciation. The second is to depreciate the damaged items.
Depreciated Value is defined as Replacement Cost less depreciation. Most boat insurance companies use a non-published depreciation schedule that applies to partial losses. For example, the depreciation on a stern drive might be 7% per year, whereas the annual depreciation on canvas might be 15%.
Each insurance company will apply Replacement Cost and Depreciated Value differently. Some boat insurance companies do not provide replacement cost coverage for partial losses. If the boat is insured on this policy form, then no matter the type of loss, the replacement parts are subject to depreciation. If the part costs $2,000 and is subject to 20% depreciation, you would be paid $2,000, less $400 depreciation, less your deductible.
Most boat insurance companies provide replacement cost for partial losses until the boat (or items) reaches a certain age. The age will vary with each insurance company. Once a boat or item reaches that age, all partial losses are settled on an actual cash value basis.
The boat insurance companies that provide replacement cost for partial losses usually name specific items that are subject to depreciation regardless of the age. Canvas, sails, cloth, trailers and plastics are examples of specifically named items. These items generally have a limited life span. They also name specific items that are subject to depreciation based on the item's age. Outboards, stern drives and internal machinery are examples of items that change from replacement cost to depreciated value when they reach a certain age. Most insurance companies go by the age of the item to deduct depreciation. However, each insurance company has different specifically-named items and different ages which determine whether those items will be on replacement cost or depreciated value.
It's helpful to know that most companies will apply a reduced depreciation if you agree to replace with a remanufactured unit. A stern drive is a good example of an item that can be replaced with a remanufactured unit. This can save thousands of dollars in depreciation.
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Below are two examples to help explain how replacement cost vs. depreciated value work.
Example 1 is an 8 year old stern drive boat with a $500 hull deductible that hits a submerged object. The replacement cost to the stern drive is $8000.
Insurance company A provides replacement cost coverage until the stern drive is six years old. They will apply 60% depreciation (7.5% per year) to the $8000 replacement drive and then apply the $500 deductible. Insurance company A will pay $2700 ($8,000 less $4,800 depreciation, less $500 hull deductible).
Insurance company B provides replacement cost coverage until the stern drive is 10 years of age. They will pay $7500 ($8000 less the $500 hull deductible).
Example 2 is a boat with a $500 hull deductible that suffers wind damage to the fly bridge enclosure. The fly bridge enclosure is 2 years old and the replacement cost is $5000.
Insurance company A provides replacement cost until the fly bridge enclosure is three years old. They will pay $4,500 ($5,000 less the $500 hull deductible).
Insurance company B provides replacement cost but specifically names canvas as a depreciated item. Insurance company B will apply 20 percent depreciation to the replacement cost. They will pay $3,500 ($5000 replacement cost, less $1,000 depreciation, less the $500 hull deductible).
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We report cryo-EM structures of human Dot1L bound to (1) H2BK120Ub and (2) unmodified nucleosome substrates at 3.5 A and 4.9 A, respectively. Comparison of both structures, complemented with biochemical experiments, provides critical insights into the mechanism of Dot1L stimulation by H2BK120Ub.
results establish the molecular basis of the cross-talk between H2B ubiquitination and H3 Lys79 methylation as well as nucleosome destabilization by DOT1L
DOT1L, LSD1, and HDAC Class I Inhibitors Reduce HOXA9 Expression in MLL-AF9 Rearranged Leukemia Cells, But Dysregulate the Expression of Many Histone-Modifying Enzymes
Study provides evidence that DOT1L plays an important role in an early DNA damage response and repair of DNA double-strand breaks via the homologous recombination pathway.
The present study identifies H3K79me1 and DOT1L upregulation as a novel epigenetic signature of arsenic-exposed humans who have characteristic dermatological lesions.
DOT1L limits Wnt signalling to maintain cartilage homeostasis and protects against osteoarthritis.
DOT1L is essential for activation of NKX2.5 during the cardiac differentiation of human embryonic stem cells.
Each C-Nap1 ring at the proximal end of the two centrioles organizes a rootletin ring and, in addition, multiple rootletin/CEP68 fibers.
Gene and protein expression of DOT1L was increased in synovial tissues of both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patients.
human mammary epithelial cells reprogramming is dependent on gene silencing by the DNA methyltransferase DNMT3A and loss of histone transcriptional marks following downregulation of the methyltransferase DOT1L.
this study shows that Dot1l expression predicts adverse postoperative prognosis of patients with clear-cell renal cell carcinoma
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DOT1L cooperates with transcription factor ETS-1 to stimulate the expression of VEGFR2, thereby activating ERK1/2 and AKT signaling pathways and promoting angiogenesis.
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MLL-AF4 spreading gene expression is downregulated by inhibitors of the H3K79 methyltransferase DOT1L.
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DOT1L, via dimethylated histone H3 K79, facilitates histone H4 acetylation, which in turn regulates the binding of BRD4 to chromatin in acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
Dysregulated expression of target genes might be implicated in the ataxia phenotype observed in Dot1l-Conditional knockout(Atoh1).
Data from three different mouse models suggest that DOT1L balances transcriptional programs necessary for proper neuronal composition and distribution in the six cortical layers. Furthermore, because loss of DOT1L in the pre-neurogenic phase of development impairs specifically generation of SATB2-expressing upper layer neurons, our data suggest that DOT1L primes upper layer identity in cortical progenitors.
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The absence of DOT1L, which is involved in the formation of a specific configuration of heterochromatin at the two-cell stage, is essential for early preimplantation development.
Impaired alphaENaC expression due to failure to inhibit Dot1a-Af9 may play an important role in the early stages of pseudohypoaldosteronism type 1 in MR(-/-) mice.
Our data suggest that DOT1L secures an open chromatin structure in order to reactivate RNA Pol II transcription initiation after a genotoxic attack.
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Toshiba Corporation of Tokyo, Japan, reports that it's was being sued by 70 shareholders, foreign institutional investors, and individuals seeking damages of 43 billion yen related to inappropriate accounting.
Toshiba said it plans to book an additional provision for the year ended in March for the lawsuit.
To date, Toshiba has been sued by 26 groups and individuals since it first admitted to reporting inflated profits going back to 2008, with total damages of 108.4 billion yen ($1 billion U.S.) being sought.
Toshiba's financial problems came to light in January 2017, when its U.S. nuclear unit, Westinghouse, began reporting it was in financial trouble. Westinghouse subsequently filed for U.S. bankruptcy protection, having suffered losses due to cost overruns at two nuclear projects in Georgia and South Carolina. Toshiba also recently stated that it will seek buyers for its memory-chip business to help stem its financial losses.
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Haxan Cloak, Iceage & More For Visions
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New east London one-dayer packs in an excellent line-up
The Haxan Cloak, Iceage and The Soft Moon have been announced for the bill of the first Visions festival, taking place across three different east London venues on August 10.
Also announced are !!!, Cloud Nothings, Jeffrey Lewis, Still Corners, Micachu and Tirzah, Molly Nillson and Beacon, with more acts set to be added to the event, which is being run by three London promoters - Rockfeedback Concerts, Sexbeat and Bird On The Wire - at Netil House, The Oval Space and New Empowering Church.
There'll also be a record fair, art exhibitions and a food market - watch this space for updates and keep an eye on the festival's site here.
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Aside from these new characters, Shadow Gangs got two new additions this week:
- Ghost trail effect, when for example Dan ninja does a double jump.
- moving platforms!, these will have a huge impact on the game.
- and 2 new music tracks!, the musician has finally started on doing the transformation music, and the first boss music.
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Sunday, December 03, 2017, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Worship Center, FBC Allen, 201 E McDermott, Allen, TX US 75002
During both morning worship services, a special time will be set aside for Parent Commitment/Baby Dedication. Parents commit themselves to honoring God's plan and purpose for their child, dedicate their child to the Lord and introduce him or her to the church family.
Deadline to register is noon, Monday, November 27.
What is Parent Commitment/Baby Dedication?
Parent Commitment/Baby Dedication is both a holy covenant before God and an intentional commitment before the church body, to raise their child in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. It also includes the commitment of the church body to support the parents with regard to their child's spiritual life and growth. Parent Commitment /Baby Dedication is not related to infant baptism. The Bible only speaks about baptism in regard to believers. An infant is unable to believe and therefore is unable to participate in biblical baptism.
Parents are the primary faith trainers of their children, and the home is the center of Christian discipleship and a testimony of redemption to the lost world (Deuteronomy 6: 4–9). Completing the Parent Commitment class is a pre-requisite to participation in the commitment service. This class shares information about the spiritual training of children and parental responsibility for becoming the primary faith trainers of their child(ren), as well as information regarding partnering with the Preschool Ministry at First Baptist Church Allen.
Who may participate?
Marriage is a picture of the relationship of Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:25). The opportunity to participate in the commitment service is reserved for parents of babies and preschoolers 2 years and under, who have made a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, are recognized as First Baptist Church Allen members and subscribe to our church's statement of faith (Baptist Faith and Message, 2000). Married couples or a single parent, living God-honoring lives and upholding biblical standards for the family, are encouraged to participate. Because we believe all things should be done properly and in an orderly manner, (1 Corinthians 14:40), unmarried parents will be asked to wait until they are in a biblical covenant marriage to participate in Parent Commitment.


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hi all i was wondering what your favorite show as a kid was mine would have to be Mighty Morphin Power rangers
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hi all i was wondering what your favorite show as a kid was mine would have to be Mighty Morphin Power rangers
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I loved Saint Seiya (Cavalheiros do Zodiaco I used to know it as). Almost made us miss our flight to Australia because the episode with Shura (my favorite character back then) was on.
I loved watching Power Rangers
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The morning anime/cartoons.. I just found them so cool back then. XD
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Power Rangers, TMNT, Pokemon and Arthur XD
The Weekenders =3 funny show
That 70's Show and 3rd Rock From The Sun, and yes I was a mere child when it aired.
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Basically all the old Nickelodeon shows. My childhood was awesome with them.
-Shows from Cartoon Network especially The Powerpuff Girls
-Sailor Moon
-Hey Arnold!
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I didn't have a favorite show as a kid, but I did watch Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network all the time (this was before both networks died).
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I used to love the Power rangers, Ed, Edd and Eddy, Digimon, Pokemon and Beyblade
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Hmmm that's a difficult question to answer, seeing as I had quite a few...however I suppose my favorites were: Spiderman, Hey Arnold, Tail Spin, Swat Katz, YuYu Hakusho, Rurouni Kenshin, Samurai Jack, Powerpuff Girls, Ed Edd and Eddy, Courage The Cowardly Dog, Spongebob (ofc)...and hmmm thingz...
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Pokemon- i remember getting up watching it at like 7am until i had school xD Pokemon FTW
i also loved jhonny bravo, a show no one knows now days, it was the best... kinda perverted for a kids show looking at it (hense the guy was like borderline rapeist) but halerious non the less
i also loved shows like hey arnold and powepuff girls xD
Mine was Ed, Edd, and Eddy. =P
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Beastwars and everything else that came on TV.
Can't wait for new Thundercats show.
When I was a baby or very young kid, I watched Sesame Street, Barney, Athur, and Winnie The Pooh. Most of my vhs's in my house have Winnie The Pooh episodes on them.
Ok well when I was 4-6, I used to wake up early in the morning to watch Cowboy Bebop. As I got older, my mom saw a commercial for Dragon Ball Z, and forbid me to watch it. I'm pretty sure she wouldv'e told me I couldn't watch Cowboy Bebop if she knew that I was watching it in the mornings. I also watched Mega Man. That was probably my favorite show, and it was my first anime that I had ever watched. I also loved Power Rangers. I freaking loved Sky Dancers, the show and the toys. On Nickelodeon I pretty much watched every single Rugrats episode.
When I became a little older I loved Pokemon, Digimon, Cardcaptors, Scooby Doo, Monster Rancher, Sailor Moon, SpongeBob SquarePants, Courage the Cowardly Dog, Power Puff Girls, and So Weird. I hated it that they stopped showing So Weird on the Disney channel.
pokemon was always my number one show
>=D That is totally mine too!! I still have all my old VHS's. :3
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Power Rangers, Sailor Moon. Dragon Ball (the original), Courage the Cowardly Dog, Powerpuff Girls
Funny I am now watching Zyuranger and Dairanger, the two shows that made up the first two seasons of Power Rangers, while I got Kakuranger, the series that made Alien Rangers on hold.
Anyway, television was my life as a child. In addition to Power Rangers, I loved:
Batman the Animated Series
Fantastic 4
Iron Man
Johnny Quest
GI Joe
Flying House
Super Book
The Simpsons (I don't watch it anymore)
Space Ghost
Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Denver The Last Dinosaur
Pee Wee's Play House
Sonic the Hedgehog ABC
Sonic the Hedgehog USA Network
Super Marios Bros Super Show
Super Mario 3 Cartoon
Super Mario World
Legend of Zelda
Street Fighter Cartoon
Captain N
Ronin Warriors
Dragon Ball
Dragon Ball Z
Sailor Moon
Boy Meets World
Family Matters
Step by Step
All American Girl
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Pirates of Dark Water
Fox's Peter Pan and the Pirates
Bobby's World
American Gladiators
Who's the Boss
Saved by the Bell
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
City Guys
California Dreams
Charles in Charge
and the list goes on
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Pokemon and Digimon lol
When I was around 5, I enjoyed watching The Moomins, Dinosaucers and The Little Flying Bears.
Later, as I started going to school, I started watching Pokemon, Digimon and Sailor Moon. Pokemon ftw~♥
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Hendrix College invites applications for the position of Head Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving Coach, a full-time 10-month position reporting to the Director of Athletics. The College seeks an individual to lead its up and coming swimming program that will work cooperatively with students, faculty and staff across the Hendrix Community to advance excellence. The Head Men's and Women's Swimming Coach will work with the Director of Athletics, Recreation & Wellness to support the overall mission and vision of Hendrix College.
The head coach will be responsible for all facets of the swimming program. The primary emphasis for the position is the recruitment and retention of qualified student –athletes, and the administration of a competitive NCAA Division III baseball program.
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Another busy weekend…been having a lot of those as California draws nearer and nearer.
This weekend, for instance involved my mother's birthday, and a trip to the Museum of Natural History to see five of my friends before I jump from
East to West Coast. It was a lot of fun, I will admit, and actually one of my friends (Elisa) is NOT part of my circle of gaming friends, and so had
never met the others and vice versa.
I will miss them all!
In other news, the first real review of the new Nobilis is out.
I want it! The game Mechanical Dream, also reviewed in that issue of Out of the Box, sounds intriguing as well. Sort of like Agone in its weird setting. But I really want the new version of Nobilis. I bet that I could do an email Nobilis game–and get a few players to try it.
Another busy weekend…been having a
Another busy weekend…been having a lot of those as California draws nearer and nearer.


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If you were thinking that 10.1″ tablets are too big for your day-to-day use, step back and think again. An alert TechPP reader spotted this monstrous 12″ tablet at the ongoing MWC 2012 in Barcelona, running the latest Android 4.0 Ice-Cream Sandwich OS, named Capricorn 120A.
Capricorn 120A is a slick and lightweight tablet that comes with a 11.6″ WXGA TFT Screen and is powered by TI OMAP 4460/4470 dual core CPU clocked at 1.2GHz/1.5GHz and a 1GB RAM. It takes pride in the fact that, at just 9.6mm thickness, it is one of the thinnest tablets at MWC this year. As you'd expect, it has two variants – WiFi only & WiFi+HSPA+, with both the variants available in 16GB & 32GB storage options.
Other key specifications include a 5MP rear camera with auto-focus, which can record full HD 1080p videos at 15fps. Usual connectivity options like 802.11 a/b/g/n @ 5GHz/2.4GHz & Bluetooth 3.0 are available. It also includes 2900mAh battery with a promise of 10 hours of un-interrupted usage.
Capricorn 120A is the first ever tablet by a relatively unknown Taiwanese company called Askey Computers who specializes in network communications. You might be wondering why a networking company has come out with an android tablet. Well, Askey is owned by another Taiwanese major, ASUS!
Check out some of the hands-on images of Capricorn 120A as sent by our reader. He did mention that the tablet felt really good to hold with its carbon finish back and performance was slick as well.
At 11.6 inches, this has to be the biggest Android tablet we have seen till now. When Samsung came out with the original Galaxy Tab, their argument was that iPad's 9-inch screen was too big. Eventually we started seeing bigger tablets, usually around 10.1 inches. Capricorn 120A seems to be aiming to differentiate itself from the competition by having a notebook like screen size.
For some reason, Askey is trying to keep Capricorn 120A tablet really low profile. They do have some information on their website hidden deep inside their product portfolio. They are mum about the pricing and availability of the tablet, but we believe the tablet to be announced officially at Computex Taipei in June 2012.


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Show off your audio or video system here, with pics and detailed info.
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I wasn't suggesting it was from poor design or from lack of planning, simply that a vibrating box sitting against a plastic container would tend to vibrate the interior contents. Kudos on getting best of both worlds, its been a lot of peoples wish to get full range audio reproduction in the elantras without losing trunk space.
Does that hinder backseat passengers much?
I never took it that way. Believe me I am open minded to read suggestions or criticisms if they come. This is my first attempt at buiding a box after deciding that the JL Audio Stealthbox is excessively pricey for what you get and being the middle of winter I wasn't going to train myself to make a fiberglass enclosure to mimic one although I did consider it regardless. Trailing all cables to the passenger seat area was an attractive idea as well as not having equipment bolted to the back seat or sides of the trunk, it would be impossible to hide screw holes in that plastic seat backing. I thought about a sliding tray to hang from the deck for the amps and processor. I took probably 2 full months just thinking about what I wanted and kept refining it until I started the build. Then I plunged in with all my research and refined it as I went due to a very slow and relaxed install. This pace was difficult for me because the stock audio was driving me completely mental but I wanted to go slowly and avoid any regrets.
As far as passengers go, no issues at all for 4, and mild inconvienience if you have a 5th. The box is literally no wider than the center console and a bit lower so the middle passenger would have to straddle it and impose slightly into the space of the L&R passenger footspace, okay if it's a kid. I don't have kids to worry about and have a full car very infrequently, usually no more than 4 people. Since the wife has a Mazda3 with no equipment in it I could get away with a 2 seater but I like more space when the need arises.
What I got tired of (since about 1991) was having to move the sub around in the trunk/hatch or remove it altogether when I needed the space. Not difficult but I felt there had to be a better way. Golf clubs, luggage, building supplies and the like need that trunk space. Renovating my bathroom required quite a few repositions of my sub into the passenger seat to accomadate cement board and the like. That annoyed the living heck out of me.
I enjoy my audio and I love to keep tinkering and trying new things. As a side note, this Audison sound processor is unbelievable.
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Well I finally got around to making a quick video with my sub and headunit in the day time... I know one 10" isn't as power as some of the other stuff here but it definitely hits hard when tuned right. I love it. Check it out!
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The majority of IT service providers (ITSPs) are doing an outstanding job delivering security solutions to their customers. However, as the saying goes: "The cobbler's children have no shoes."
There may be no better example of this than how service providers are implementing password security and technician access management for the hundreds or thousands of client passwords they use every day. Password security and access management for both your own technicians and client credentials could be the largest flaw in the MSP services stack today.
ITSPs are starting to take a second look and mature their internal security processes in order to better serve and protect their customers, though.
Driven by the underlying values of managed services
The IT channel has evolved rapidly over the past decade, with operational and business models shifting to managed services and managed security services. There are two fundamental drivers for this change:
- Internal operational efficiency and profitability – Managed services and the pillar technologies, such as RMM and PSA, that facilitate those services have allowed MSPs to become more proactive and more profitable while moving from transient break-fix revenue to recurring revenue models.
- Increased value for customers – The proactive service delivery model of managed services has improved response times, security, and overall uptime for customers. This has also allowed for true security services to be delivered to clients thanks to the monitoring capabilities and alerts that can be provided.
Taking the next step
To learn more about the struggles IT service providers face with password management and data security and how you can turn these challenges into an opportunity for your MSP, join me for the live webinar I'll be hosting with Intronis MSP Solutions by Barracuda at 11 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, July 19.
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Top-notch action sequences and exciting stunt work highlight this fast-moving thriller. John Kruger (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is a top agent in the U.S. Marshalls' Witness Protection Program; it's his job to "erase" the pasts of Federal witnesses under his watch and deal with anyone who tries to hurt them. Kruger's latest assignment is to protect Lee Cullen (Vanessa...more
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French Voted MAAC Pre-Season Goalie of the Year
EDISON, N.J. – VMI junior Isabel French was voted the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) women's water polo pre-season Goalie of the Year in a poll of league coaches released Thursday. The Keydets were picked to finish fourth in the eight-team conference, with five-time defending champion Wagner College taking the top spot.
French is coming off a fantastic sophomore campaign in which she led the league and registered a program-record 306 saves, and already owns the school's career top mark with 592 stops. She earned second-team All-MAAC honors in 2018 after taking home the league's Rookie of the Year Award her first year at VMI. The Naperville, Illinois, native tied the program record for saves in a single match with 22 against St. Francis Brooklyn on March 11.
The Keydets finished 20-12 last year with an 8-6 mark in conference play.
Preseason All-MAAC Team
Jordan van Reeken – Iona – Utility
Grace Doerfler – Marist – Center*
Katherine Tijerina – Marist – Utility
Kelsey Sneglar - St. Francis Brooklyn – Attack
Diana Fernandez – Siena – Attacker
Sophia Torres – Siena – Defender*
Erica Hardy – Wagner – Attack
Isabel French – VMI – Goalkeeper
Preseason Goalkeeper of the Year: Isabel French – VMI
Preseason Player of the Year: Erica Hardy – Wagner – Attack
*-tie in voting
Coaches Preseason Poll
1. Wagner (7) - 63
2. Marist (1) - 57
3. Iona - 43
5. Villanova - 29
6. St. Francis Brooklyn - 24
7. Siena - 23
8. La Salle – 13


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Creating Amazing Events
We love working with our customers and partners to infuse something delicious and creative into their special events. We thought we'd share some of the fun events we've participated in over the past year to provide some inspiration.
1. The Unforgettable Wedding "Cake"
Who says a wedding cake has to actually be a cake? We have collaborated with several clients to create the wedding "cake" of their dreams - made from wheels of their favorite cheeses. Decorating can be done with fruit, crackers, twine, flowers and other greenery.
2. Toasting in Another Year
Spice up New Year's Eve or a milestone (or non-milestone) birthday celebration with a sparkling toast, accompanied by some amazing cheese skewers is a really fun idea. We used cheese, gourmet salami, fruit, and olives to create these delicious, beauties which were the life of the party.
3. Holiday Gatherings
A beautifully styled cheese plate takes any gathering up a notch. Don't be afraid to pair and arrange cheese in new and interesting ways. This cheese plate was styled and photographed by Lisa Diederich to promote a fun holiday event for the residents of Eastside Heights in Nashville. Lisa inspires us to step up our game by making the products we work with every day at Follow me Cheese look absolutely amazing.
4. Private Cheese Tastings
We've worked with several clients - corporate teams, networking groups, book clubs, and others - to create unique group cheese tasting events. We curate 8 - 10 cheeses, with various pairings to create fun events where attendees can discuss and learn about cheese with our guidance. Learning has never been so fun and delicious!
Making it Personal
Owning and running a business with a sibling is both wonderful and challenging. In this post, we wanted to give our viewers some additional insight on the sisters behind Follow me Cheese.
Danielle and Casey are 10.5 years apart in age. This photo, taken by our friend Katelyn Eulau, captures us perfectly. Danielle is older and was born to be the boss. Casey is the baby of the family and is great at taking orders or quietly shrugging them off. Danielle, being a trained attorney, handles the legal, accounting, and sourcing/purchasing aspects of running a business; Casey excels at managing all social media and handling the daily routine of running the retail business. We both complement each other and drive each other crazy. We definitely have our disagreements which can easily turn into out and out fights (we are siblings, after all), but we generally make up quickly and grow from our experiences.
Sometimes we work so hard, that we find it hard to take time out for ourselves and just bond as sisters. We thank our fellow entrepreneur friend Katelyn for asking us to model for an experimental photography class she is taking. Follow me Cheese is Danielle and Casey's experiment. We always welcome a chat about business and life with our customers and enjoy getting to know all of you better. We hope you enjoy getting to know us.
Cheese, Please!
Any small retailer can tell you, the post-holiday slump can be extremely depressing. Needless to say, as a new business, we were so excited when the producers of Trisha's Southern Kitchen contacted us this past winter and asked if they could film the intro of a cheese-centric episode for the new season at our shop. It literally felt like the clouds parted, our hard work paid off, and our luck had changed. We had the best time filming with the amazing, generous, professional cast and crew. In July 2018, Season 12, Episode 2 titled "Cheese, Please!" aired on the Food Network. Link to the episode and delicious recipes from the episode. Thank you Trisha's Southern Kitchen for reminding us that a bad day can become a good day in an instant and that cheese is awesome!
I really enjoy entertaining, but like most of us with busy lives, I have virtually no time to do it. Using a few staples (slate cheese boards, a pretty wine holder, and whatever I happen to have in my fridge and pantry) I have mastered the art of entertaining with 20 minutes of prep time or less.
The trick is always having cheese, fruit, and a variety of crackers on hand. Hard cheeses will last in your refrigerator for months so you can always pull them out, cube them up and pretty much be done.
The spread I literally threw together in this photo consists of one soft cheese in the middle of a large slate board. I used Mt Tam from Cowgirl Creamery, and cubed up a few firmer cheeses from Canal Junction that I had in my fridge to place around it. To add color, I added some cherries and grapes and a combination of seasonal peaches blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries I had cut up and in a bowl left over from breakfast. I simply placed these items and some crackers on a large slate board (mine are from Brooklyn Slate Co - they are available at Follow me Cheese - I use my boards multiple times a week, so they were well worth the relatively small investment).
On my smaller slate board, I have whipped goat feta that I drizzled with Tru Bee honey. Making whipped feta or whipped goat cheese takes about a minute. All you need is a food processor (I use a mini one). First, put in the feta or goat cheese and "grind" for about 30 seconds. Then add a few teaspoons of whipped cream cheese (I just bought that at the grocery store and always have it in my fridge) and "grind" for another 20-30 seconds. Spread the mixture on flatbread (I used Trois Petits Cochons' Whole Wheat Petits Toasts - also available at Follow me Cheese). I placed them on the board and then drizzled honey over them. I have also been known to grab some fresh mint from my planter box filled with spices on my deck and just put a fresh mint leaf on top of each toast.
The point is not to stress and to use what you have on hand. Enjoy grazing and great conversation with your guests. Life is short, spend it with friends!
Cheese Plate Inspiration
Virtually anything can be a creative outlet. Like snowflakes, no two cheese plates are the same. Creating a cheese plate should be a fun, creative experience. Color and variety are key. Every cheese plate should include cheese and crackers or a sturdy bread. Nuts, fruits, vegetables, jams, honeys, mustard, meats, and more can be added to create additional interest. We've even started doing themed plates. There are literally no limits and no rules. In fact, my favorite way to create a cheese plate is to use the season and the items in my refrigerator and pantry as inspiration.
For Valentine's Day, I use lots of reds and browns, even incorporating chocolate. I like the texture of my cheese plate to appear almost velvety (see cheese plate pictured below). For spring, I incorporate more greens and vivid colors, even shaping the arrangement to look like a flower (see cheese plate pictured above). Sometimes its fun to label the cheeses to let people know what they are and where they are made (see photo at the top of this post).
Let life and the world around you be your inspiration. Most importantly, have FUN and enjoy fresh, simple, quality food arranged in a way that makes you feel happy.
Creamy Pasta Primavera with Shrimp
We continue to strive to make healthy, delicious, easy meals. This creamy pasta primavera with shrimp takes less than 15 minutes and is delicious.
Combine butter, half & half, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, green beans, and peas. Cook on stove top on medium/low heat for about 10 minutes adding in the shredded Parmesan Reggiano. At the same time, boil the angel hair pasta for about 3 minutes or until al dente. Drain the pasta. Add the shrimp and pasta to the creamy vegetable combination and serve. Top with remaining shredded Parmesan Reggiano.
Simple, Healthy, Delicious...
We are all busy. Simple, healthy, delicious meals that are easy to prepare are the key to maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Always start with quality ingredients and it's hard to go wrong. I made this delicious pasta meal last night from ingredients I had in my fridge and panty.
Saute thinly sliced zucchini in frying pan coated with olive oil, salt, crushed pepper, a clove of minced garlic and squirt of Sriracha. After about 10 minutes on low heat, the zucchini will be tender. Add pasta to boiling salted water and cook to al dente. Drain pasta. Put pasta in serving bowl. Scoop zucchini mixture over pasta and garnish with glazed balsamic, a scoop of goat cheese and some grated Parmesan.
The Holidays are Approaching...
Follow me Cheese opened its first retail shop at the Shoppes on Fatherland in East Nashville on August 10, 2017. We are excited to be experiencing our first holiday season. We'd like to give a big "THANKS" to all of our customers who have supported us so far. As we learn and grow we will continue to expand our offerings based on what we have learned from our customers and plan to extend our reach. We have already begun to support our community and those non-profits that have the common mission of GIVING year-round and will always remember that GIVING, even in the smallest form is what this time of year and being a small business is all about. Together we can make our community a better place.
Today, we are offering a Cyber Monday Discount of 15% for all items available for sale on our website. Just enter code: CyberMonday2017 at checkout. Also, we have gift packs ready in our store. They range from $15-$30 in price and are a great gift for any foodie.
The kick-off to the 2017 holiday season at our shop was an event called Fa La La Fatherland that took place on Saturday, November 25. The Shops at Fatherland as a whole offered giveaways, discounts, food trucks, and holiday cheer. Our shop offered cheese samples as well as a pumpkin macaroni and cheese. The simple recipe which we made in our slow cooker is below:
Spicy Autumn Casserole
Hey spice lovers - this recipe is for you.
1. Use a food processor or blender and combine:
3. Thinly slice three (3) yellow squash and one large or two small or medium zucchini. Add the squash and zucchini slices to the slow cooker. After the five hours, turn the slow-cooker to "warm" and stir in about a half cup of sour cream and three cups of shredded cheese. We used Lindale Gouda from Goat Lady Dairy in North Carolina.
4. To serve sprinkle top with about one more cup of shredder cheese and with garnish with cilantro and enjoy.
As the weather cools, it is the perfect time for soup. You may have already noticed, we firmly believe everything can be made with either a toaster oven or slow cooker. In the case of soup, always chose the slow cooker.
We set our slow cooker on "low" for three hours and combined:
Garnish with cilantro and you have a beautiful broccoli and cheddar soup.
Danielle Deak worked in gourmet restaurants throughout high school and college. She is an attorney, published author, and connoisseur of wine and specialty and artisan cheese.
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I was listening to The Fighter and the Kid podcast earlier today, and the guest of this particular episode was Tim Ferris. My bullshit detector goes off with this guy a little bit, but he did share some information on meditation, specifically how he mediates and the benefits that he receives from meditating.
Tim has a podcast of his own and he's interviewed a lot of powerful and successful people. He said that one thing that around 80% of the people he's interviewed have in common is that they practice some from of meditation.
Tim describes meditation as a way of hitting pause on your brain, or giving it a warm bath. Bryan Callen, co-host of The Fighter and the Kid, describes it as a "massage for the brain." Essentially, it's away to relax, detach, and clear your head. Tim says that meditation will allow you to complete everything else you have to do during the day "fifty percent faster."
Now, how do you measure something like that? I do not know. I get what he's saying, though. Meditation will help clear your head, shake out the cobwebs, and allow you to focus on the other tasks you have perform throughout the day.
One of the more popular forms of meditation that I've been hearing a lot about lately is transcendental meditation, or TM for short. You have to pay $1,500 to take a class where they give you a mantra that you repeat while you meditate for twenty minutes each day. Obviously taking such a class isn't necessary, and you could pick any word or combination of words to use as your mantra. It's not what you're saying, but rather the repetition of the words that's important. After saying anything over and over again, the word starts to sound odd and loses all meaning.
So there you have a brief explanation of why people meditate and what they achieve through meditation. Come back soon and I'll continue this topic and detail how you can start meditating immediately.


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Now that I have been accepted into nursing school, my time is no longer spent trying to research the multitude of requirements that the NursingCAS application service demands of its prospective students. For some ludicrous reason, the programs starting in the Spring (which I thought I would have to apply to since there were only two programs in the Fall) require a separate, more meticulous application (including an entirely separate admissions test) than the ones in the Fall. With some of my free time reclaimed, aside from work, I have generally been buoyantly passing the time at my own pace while fondly looking forward to classes starting on August 31st.
Recently, I found myself with an opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. on May 30th and the 31st. It was a trip that I was looking forward to, but I was also concerned that the ongoing deluge of storms and flooding in Texas would delay my travel plans. With thunderstorms pounding the area almost non-stop since the start of the month, highways were flooded, animals were displaced, and cars were swept aside by powerful currents. Thus, as had been the case with all the other days in the month, May 30th was under both thunderstorm and flooding advisories; the day before, around 19 flights had been delayed or cancelled at the Dallas Love Field airport due to similar concerns.
While the weather was clear when I reached the airport, the rain began to come down as we were boarding the plane. By the time the plane had taxied to the runway, the wind was blowing hard enough to cause visible "ripples" as the rain struck the tarmac. The plane had to wait around twenty minutes before taking off due to safety concerns and the flight was definitely bumpy — lighting was visible around us on more than one occasion. The pilots did a good job however and the plane reached Reagan National Airport only five minutes behind schedule. Thankfully, the weather in Washington, D.C. was more akin to a normal summer day.
Another thing I was thankful for was the fact that the Super Shuttle service spared me from having to utilize a rental car in the pedestrian-dominated streets that are typical of the Northeastern states. The shuttle itself was extremely reliable and took me to my destination in a timely manner even despite the other passengers on board. An added bonus was the fact that we were right in the Capitol Hill area so we were able to pass historic landmarks such as the Washington Monument, the U.S. Capitol, The Pentagon, and the National Archives Building. After a mere fifteen minutes or so, the shuttle dropped me off at the Morrison-Clark Historic Inn.
Though the hotel was in fact among America's historic hotels, I actually stayed in a modernized, newer wing attached to the original building. Nevertheless, my fourth-floor window offered a charming view of the alleyways below, yet again typical of the architecture prevalent in the area. I did not stay long however, for I had been hoping to stop by at an event that had been brought to my attention a few weeks back.
During that same weekend was a comic / popular-culture convention by the name of Awesome Con. Though I would only be in town for the Saturday and Sunday that the convention would be taking place, Saturday's guest list had caught my eye. On Friday and Saturday, William Shatner would be present at the event. In addition, on Saturday and Sunday, George Takei would also be in attendance. Given that both of these people starred among the original Star Trek crew, both were immense heroes of mine — especially William Shatner and his legendary role of Captain Kirk.
Since I arrived in D.C. during the late morning, the convention's admission line had dwindled. Considering this fortuitous, I immediately walked all the way to the end of the exhibit hall to what the map indicated would be Mr. Shatner's booth, only to find it empty. Nevertheless, the line in front of his table was encouraging so I opted to wait with the others. I must point out for a moment how nervous I felt and how inwardly surprised I was at my nervousness. Every so often, the black curtain behind the booth would rustle and I would honestly feel my heart rate quicken in response. Eventually however, the man himself appeared and he appeared looking exactly the same as he did in the Star Trek movies.
…no, really. For an eighty-four year old, he looked great and literally looked like the same Captain Kirk that I had watched all these years. He looked the same, talked the same (in his characteristic style), had the same warm demeanor that he would display when talking to Spock or McCoy… he even wore a black jacket reminiscent of his maroon one in The Final Frontier.
It certainly astonished me how Mr. Shatner looked like he had walked right out of the big screen and into the exhibit hall. I half expected him to look more aged and less interested in his fans, but he truly surprised me with the attention he was giving each person who talked to him. It was not a rushed affair with him trying to see as many people as possible; he took the time to smile, make eye contact, and speak with each of his fans. When it was my turn to see him, he gave me his autograph, exchanged a few words with me, and filled me with awestruck joy. I can still hardly believe it happened.
Mr. Shatner signed (and recognized!) a book that I had brought with me — Star Trek: The Ashes of Eden. As some of my friends may already know, the book he signed was my very first exposure to Star Trek. I had happened to pick up the book by chance at my high school's library one day and stumbled upon Captain Kirk's final mission. The bonds between Kirk and his crew were so well written and so tangible however that I had to experience their adventures from the beginning. Thus began my journey through Star Trek and all of its episodes — a feat that I finally concluded at the end of 2014.
Shaking off my reverie, I snapped to attention and searched for Mr. Takei's booth, which was sure to be nearby. He was already present at his stand, but as a result, the line to see him was extremely long. Undeterred, I got into line and played with the Streetpass feature on my Nintendo 3DS to help pass the time a little bit quicker. At age seventy-eight, Mr. Takei had definitely aged in appearance, but his voice remained as recognizable as ever. He too was very warm and friendly, taking his time with the fans. While signing my book, I was a little surprised to find that Mr. Takei recognized the work as well — it was just a nice feeling to know that both actors took interest in their characters outside of filming.
I was contented, and I was elated. I had just met some of my biggest heroes. I roamed the convention in a reverie, not having fully digested what had happened. Eventually however, I walked over to the main event hall, back for more. Both George Takei and William Shatner had their own Q&A panels and both had lengthy lines to be seated prior for their events. Since my attention was mainly directed towards the two crew members, I had no problem lining up early and passing the time with my 3DS.
Both panels were charming in their own way. Mr. Takei spent a lot of time detailing what his character represented in Star Trek as a whole and shared the manner in which "Sulu" was given his name by Gene Roddenberry. To someone like Takei, who is a part of multiple minority groups, it was very important for him to constantly strive to advocate "positive change" in society. Thus, Takei stressed both the importance of being true to oneself and the value in moving forward for constant betterment. "Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations," he spoke, reminding the audience about Vulcan philosophy and thanked the older audience for having nurtured such a mindset with their support of Star Trek over the years.
While Takei's panel was centered around Star Trek and its regard for social issues, Mr. Shatner's panel focused on a different facet. Most prominently, Shatner's Q&A was a humorous celebration of Star Trek and its ideology, oftentimes even reducing the staff members to laughter-induced tears. The aging Shatner very much wanted to remind the audience that Star Trek is a spirit — an essence. A reminder that there may be a different way of doing things. A reminder that the future perpetually exists in front of us and that adventure always awaits.
I have to say that Shatner truly knew both how to entertain and weave his words together as a masterful speaker. In an almost seamless manner, he opened the panel with a near fifteen minute introduction that detailed an experience he had in NASA and slowly shifted the focus of his anecdote to the audience — his point being that everyone in the room was united by their love for science fiction and adventure. As the panel progressed, he talked about his experiences on the show and prudently transitioned to speak in memory of Leonard Nimoy. The man at the front of the room was visibly saddened as he remembered his friend.
An audience member broke the silence, apologizing for never having seen Star Trek, but respectfully remarked that Mr. Shatner seemed like a very inquisitive person. As the end of the time slot neared, a mischievous member of the audience hoped to stir things up a little by asking Shatner to recreate his famous "get a life" Saturday Night Live short performed years ago. The original skit itself was one that proved to be somewhat controversial as it poked fun at extremely nerdy and hard-core Star Trek fans, but those familiar with Shatner's furtive humor can easily see the skit's parodic nature.
Mr. Shatner apologized and stated that he could not remember the dialogue from something he had done so many years prior, instead opting to launch into a long-winded oration about the concept of "life" itself. Showcasing his curiosity and introspective abilities, Shatner talked about the Butterfly Effect and the facets of "life" that get passed on from generation to generation. He talked about the immensity of "life" and the numerous adventures that lie a part of it. He talked about the fact that "life" is a malleable concept that can be shaped as a vessel to propel forward one's ambitions. And then, having thoroughly led the audience on far enough, he flashes the classic Captain Kirk grin and ends his panel with words to inspire, not mock– "Get… a life!"


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More About Jet
Master Jet loves three things.
Firstly, he loves his parents. His father works all day on their small farm while his mother writes mystery novels in their sun-filled attic. Jet loves the fact that both of them are all too happy to stop their work and play with him when he asks. In turn, Jet tries his best to help out around the house.
Secondly, Jet loves his friends. As great as it is to play with your parents, playing with your friends is always just a little more exciting. Jet and his friends play the most exciting games. He likes to divide these games into two categories: Big play; and little play. Big play is when he and his friends pretend to be spies or superheroes or soldiers. Little play is when he and his friends play together with smaller objects like cars, figurines or toy-soldiers.
Thirdly, Jet loves his home. Living on a farm sure lends itself well to playing. There are always different animals to spy on or speak to. There are meadows, and glades to explore. And there are real-life adventures around every corner. Jet could spend an entire day wandering around the farm and letting his imagination run as wild as the long grass and gnarled trees that surround the large wooden house.
Unfortunately, Master Jet doesn't like three things.
Firstly, he doesn't like radishes. He doesn't understand why his father keeps planting them every year. He certainly doesn't understand why his mother keeps giving them to him at lunch and dinner time. How could anyone like them? They taste like peppery cardboard that's been left to soak in the river.
Secondly, he doesn't much like cleaning out the stables. He loves the horses his father keeps, but it's a lot of work keeping the stables in order. When he gets older he will invent something that cleans the stables automatically. He's not sure why someone hasn't invented anything like this yet. It seems so useful.
Thirdly, and quite possibly the thing that Jet likes the least, is homework. Jet knows that homework can help him learn, but it never seems as exciting as playing and using his imagination. Often he will try his best to finish his homework but when he sits down at his desk, generally all he can think about is playing. It probably doesn't help that his desk is beside a large window that looks out over the most beautiful landscape.
Yes, it's during these times – and only these times – that Jet would do anything to skip his homework. Even if it means eating a bowl of radishes.


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The road trip is a right a passage for every child and a test of patience for every grown-up. Only the bravest {or craziest} of parents would attempt to hit the road without an arsenal of snacks and activities to keep whipper snappers entertained. So for today's indie gift guide I've composed a selection of rockin' indie kids CDs that are big on the whimsy factor, and easy on the cheese factor.
Outside Voices - The Pop Ups
Okay folks, here is my number one pick... it's pure genius. Buy it even if you don't have kids! In fact, unless you listen to the words closely you wouldn't even know this was a kids album. I can't get enough of the indie, electro-pop sound... it's pure awesomeness.
The Final Funktier - Recess Monkey
This CD has an upbeat, bouncy sound that permeates all the tracks on the album and leaves you bopping along, singing to the hooks and laughing at your husband's attempts at beat-boxing {oh wait, that might just be me...}.
Swimming in Noodles - Jim Cosgrove
We recently reviewed this one on KID independent and it's been a backseat sing-a-long favourite ever since. Energetic, whimsical and super fun, Jim's oddball antics are tough to beat.
Underground Playground - Secret Agent 23 Skidoo
16 tracks of head nodding hip hop/kid hop goodness. This album has an old school vibe, some big beats, some killer hooks and some funky melodies!
Funky Fresh and Sugar Free - Sugar Free Allstars
This CD kicks off with a song called "Rock Awesome" which I can guarantee will become a road trip favourite. Play this one when you need a pick me up or to embarrass the kids with head banging and air punching...
Jungle Gym - Justin Roberts
Jungle Gym is an experience in classic pop-rockery with tracks such as "New Haircut", which is simply hilarious, interspersed with a few laid back charming grooves such as "Snow Day". I love the nostalgic feeling that I get from listening to Justin's lyrics.
The Kids are all ID - Randy Kaplan
I dig the story telling behind this album. I also like the randomness of Randy's lyrics... definitely high on the quirk factor and good for a giggle.
The Big Picture - Uncle Rock
If you like your rock with a side of roll, then this one's for you. Loving the song "Buddy Holly's Got the Hiccups". I'm also digging the Uncle Rock Christmas album. Track five is an awesome version of "You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch".
Take It Outside - The Okee Dokee Brothers
Serving up a heaping helping of Bluegrass and Twangy Banjos... yeeeehaaaa! This is the perfect CD if you can't resist a good hoedown. I'm not a fan of country, but I still found this CD heaps of fun.
Ranky Tanky - Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem
This album is all about toe-tappin', knee slappin' fun. Listen to track two "The Green Grass Grows All Around" and you'll feel the electricity creeping into your toes, up your legs and into your soul... it's just good ol' fashioned fun.
Sunny Day - Elizabeth Mitchell
Sunny Day is a charming and melodic CD that seamlessly blends Elizabeth's unique voice with soothing harmonies and the sweet voice of her lovely daughter. Perfect for relaxing during quiet time...
Mind of My Own - Frances England
A bunch of playful, quirky and jingly feel good songs with a distinctly indie appeal. The words float along in your mind like you're living them... so descriptive, so addictive.
Jiggles - Kindy Rock
This one is for the parents who prefer the more traditional "wiggle-esque" style of kids music. Choose from fun interactive dance styles including Jiggles, Twist, Hoedown or the new release Christmas CD.