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Top 15 Best 8-Bit Games on the NES Classic Edition
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Super Mario Bros (1987) on the NES
What better way to experience Nintendo's iconic era of gaming than the series many consider pioneered the platforming genre? As the first Super Mario Bros game in the franchise, players control everyone's favourite plumber as they run, jump and circumvent obstacles on their journey to save the esteemed Princess Peach.
Super Mario Bros 3 (1991) on the NES
With a host of new abilities, including the legendary racoon power-up, this third entry to the Super Mario Bros series expands the world further and gave players new areas to levels to explore within the Mushroom Kingdom. Prepare to delve once more into the magical world of Mario as Nintendo prove they can craft a game which retains the core mechanics of its predecessors while simultaneously improving upon them in every way.
The Legend of Zelda (1987) on the NES
Step into the shoes of Nintendo's green-clad mascot Link, a hero thrust into situation which sees the land of Hyrule engulfed in chaos. To restore peace to Hyrule, you'll have to master the sword and shield, collect the fragmented pieces of the Triforce, and save Princess Zelda. With its compelling narrative, top down approach to exploration and outstanding gameplay, The Legend of Zelda has earned its place in video game history.
Donkey Kong (1986) on the NES
This series catapulted Nintendo's Mario into the spotlight and his platforming debut saw him leaping over obstacles as he attempts to overthrow the oversized ape Donkey Kong. This title not only laid the foundation for the platforming genre, but it still manages to hold up today in all its pixelated glory.
Metroid (1988) on the NES
Explore the galaxy and traverse dangerous alien worlds in Metroid, a series which embraces the mystery of its extra-terrestrial science fiction setting. Players control Samus Aran, the fearless heroine, as you try to survive its twisting 2D levels, collecting power-ups and firing at any hostile creatures. With its eclectic blend of action and adventure, Metroid succeeded in bringing another unforgettable series to the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Kirby's Adventure (1993)
The gluttonous pink creature known as Kirby arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993 and swiftly proceeded to swallow anything in his path. This amusing pink creature demonstrated a range of powers which captured the imagination of players in this 8-bit platformer. What made Kirby so special, was his ability to emulate the abilities of any enemy he swallowed, and, depending on how peckish Kirby felt, this number could increase exponentially.
Punch Out (1990) on the NES
This virtual boxing simulator saw players work their way up the ladder towards the enigmatic championship spot. As Little Mike, a miniature boxer with a sizable punch, players had to master bobbing and weaving around opponents to succeed; utilizing a combination of offence and defence, players worked towards the knockout punch in Nintendo's strategic boxing simulator.
Kid Icarus (1986) on the NES
Kid Icarus gave players a crash course in archery as they drew their bow and fired arrows at any opponent in their path. Marking the debut of Pit, Nintendo's winged protagonist who bears a striking resemblance to Cupid, Kid Icarus paints rich narrative rich which draws from Greek Mythology. This entertaining introduction to the series saw players embark on a quest to strike back at the snake-haired Medusa rescue the goddess Palutena in this colorful platformer.
Ice Climber (1985) on the NES
Players will traverse to colossal heights in this glacial game which sees you defending yourself against all manner of wild animals on you ascend to the top. Nintendo's inventive level design coupled with unpredictable weather conditions culminated in a harrowing vertical adventure which aims to test your wits as you journey to the summit.
Double Dragon II: The Revenge (1988)
This classic side scrolling beat 'em up returns in all its retro glory to challenge players as they fight their way through its deadly levels. As you navigate this 2D plane, you'll fight gangs, ninjas and all manner of riff raff as you undertake a perilous quest for revenge. With an array of attacks on offer, including weapons at your disposal, you'll fight off waves of enemies as they attempt to impede your progress in this engaging beat 'em up.
Final Fantasy (1987)
The original entry to the ground-breaking Final Fantasy franchise comes packaged with the Nintendo Entertainment System Mini and offers players the classic role playing experience the series is known for. Whether engaging in battles, exploring dungeons or chatting to local citizens in towns, here is one of the most influential role playing games which established the tropes we still see today.
Ghosts 'n Goblins (1986)
Challenging doesn't even begin to explain the stiff difficulty of Ghost 'n Goblins as control the noble King Arthur on his quest to save the princess. Infused with a supernatural element this mesmerizing adventure will see you facing off against an onslaught of undead creatures in a game which will test your ability as a player.
Mega Man 2 (1988)
The robotic hero Mega Man returns, with his sophomore offering the series expands upon the scope of the original and sees the titular hero amassing an expanded arsenal of abilities. Players will fight against hordes of robotic enemies and use the games tight controls to also conquer tricky platforming sections. These elements come together in a cohesive package which elevates the Mega Man series and makes this retro sequel a must play.
Ninja Gaiden (1988)
Become the shadow warrior Ryu as you journey on a quest for vengeance in this side scrolling platformer. Using ancient ninja techniques you'll defeat enemies across several levels. Ninja Gaiden also features beautiful cut scene's which serve to deliver the narrative in this compelling adventure.
Pac Man (1980)
As the energetic yellow skinned video game icon, you'll chomp your way through winding mazes in one of the most recognisable video games ever created. Bundled as part of the Nintendo Entertainment System collection, players can relive the 80's with this arcade classic. Captured in its original form, Nintendo presents this pellet-popping, ghost-guzzling hero in all his old-school glory.


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In an attempt to revitalize its withering hide, the U.S. Postal Service will soon begin testing same-day delivery service for purchases made online. The move comes just days after Walmart debuted a same-day delivery pilot program in some U.S. cities. Amazon also offers same-day delivery to select metropolitan areas.
Dubbed Metro Post, the new USPS test service will launch "on or around" November 12, exclusively in San Francisco, according to a filing with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PDF). At the outset, USPS will limit the number of same-day deliveries to 200 packages per day, but may change that limit "after the Postal Service has been able to further test its operational capabilities."
The test period for Metro Post is currently scheduled to last one full year, "unless the Postal Service decides to request an extension for an additional year, establish Metro Post as a permanent product on a quicker timeline, or terminate the test early," the filing reads.
In order for a retailer to qualify for the Metro Post service, it must have at least 10 physical stores within the U.S., and one within a service area. Customers will be able to take advantage of Metro Post by making purchases through certain e-commerce websites, directly through the website of a participating retailer, or at a store's physical location. Only orders made before 2 p.m. local time will qualify for same-day delivery, which will take place that evening.
At the moment, the cost of Metro Post service remains a secret — the details are literally blacked out in the filing document.
Walmart's same-day delivery option is currently available in the areas surrounding Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Minneapolis, and is expected to expand to the San Jose and San Francisco areas next month. Walmart charges a $10 flat fee for all same-day deliveries.
Amazon currently offers same-day delivery to Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, New York City metro area, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Seattle, and Washington D.C. The cost of getting Amazon-purchased products the same day is roughly $4 for Amazon Prime members, or anyone who pays with an Amazon gift card. All other customers must pay about $9 for same-day service.
While all of this sounds good to the consumer inside us, some argue that same-day delivery service from major retailers could spell doom for local businesses whose only trump card over cheaper online retailers is their ability to provide instant satisfaction. However, it would appear as though the Postal Service's requirement that participating retailers have physical locations within a service area is an attempt to stifle the blow.
That said, the USPS has problems of its own. The federal agency is estimated to have lost $15 billion so far this year, reports Bloomberg, and is currently working to cut $20 billion in operating costs through 2015.
Whether the launch of Metro Post can bandage the wound remains to be seen — but quicker service certainly can't hurt.
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Can you tell what time it is on this watch? No? Stare harder. It' 5:36, told to your eyes by way of a clever optical illusion.
It took me a while to see the time, even with a hint, but it's certainly there and once you see it you can't un-see that which you have seen.
Now, if a person still cannot tell time with this watch, a button on the side turns off the illusion and displays only the numbers. But what fun is telling the time if there's no splitting headache involved? No fun at all, that's what. [Tokyoflash via Chip Chick via Technabob]


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Big Tentacles - Big Ten news and notes.
Triple Play.
Iowa receives class of 2013 recruiting class commitments from Iowa high school senior linebacker Joesy Jewell, Iowa HS running back Akrum Wadley, and Texas HS wide receiver A.J. Jones. (The Cedar Rapids Gazette)
Wait 'till next year.
Minnesota HS junior RB Jeff Jones commits to Minnesota's 2014 recruiting class.
Getting a head start.
Mark Snyder looks at the early enrollees of Michigan's 2013 recruiting class. (The Detroit Free Press)
In other news...
Put a ring on it.
Mike Jones goes down the list of Big Ten players on the Super Bowl XLVII winning Baltimore Ravens. (Off Tackle Empire)
The Unbearable Likeness of Being an Illinois Fan.
A Lion Eye laments the eternal disappointment coming from being an Illinois fan.
Rediscovering history.
A football signed by legendary Iowa Heisman Trophy winning halfback Nile Kinnick and other members of the 1939 Iowa Hawkeyes football team has been rediscovered in a basement in a home in West Des Moines, IA. (The Quad City Times)
Let's do it again.
Northwestern and Wrigley Field announce a partnership which could see the Wildcats return to the Friendly Confines in 2014. (The Chicago Tribune)


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To go along with the new "Halloween" theme, I will be uploading yet another lesson, but this time it's going to be on a certain vegetable that kids like to carve out, and make faces out of. Today, I will teach you guys "how to draw pumpkins", step by step. There is so many different shaped pumpkins, as well as so many different types. In this tutorial, I will not only show you how to draw a pumpkin, I will also include some helpful tips that will enable you draw any shaped pumpkin of your choice. There is a certain way you can draw the stems, leaves, and even vines. A lot of the time, when drawing one of these oversized orange round veggies, people tend to give the bottom of a pumpkin a flat surface when in fact it is supposed to be rounded, groovy, and smooth. I will teach you how to make the shape of a pumpkin the right way so that when Halloween is finally here, you will have no problems at all creating some fun pictures for your walls, windows, and refrigerators. Well I guess that's all I have to say for now, it's now your turn to draw some pumpkins, and color them in. Remember, just because there is only one pumpkin as the main image, you can always draw multiple pumpkins to make a really nice drawing. I will be back, because I still have a few more lessons to upload, and one of them is another Halloween based tutorial. Peace out folks, and have an awesome drawing ay!
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Baldelli Considering a Ray's Bitter Rival
In a move not anticipated this early in the free agent signing period, the Tampa Bay Rays might be losing one of its most popular players to put on a Rays uniform to a American League East rival, the Boston Red Sox. Baldelli, who had his 2009 club option declined by the Rays is hitting the free agent market for the first time in his career. The team ended up paying Baldelli about $ 4 million dollars to opt out of his long-term contract, which made him a free agent this offseason.
At the end of Spring Training in 2008, the Rays had to begin discussing the future of the Rhode Island star. They had to make a firm and financial decision on his 2009 option on April 1st, and if he fit into the team's future plans with his large salary kicking in during 2009. Baldelii had signed a 6-year $ 32 million dollar contract in 2005 that rivaled teammate Carl Crawford's deal to solidify the Rays outfield until 2012.
According to professional baseball scouts, Baldelli shared many similarities to Hall of Famer and former Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio ever since his days as a prep star. This can be attributed to Baldelli's athletic ability, their shared position (center field), wearing the same uniform number (5), and their Italian-American heritage. Al LaMacchia, a professional scout for over 50 years, went so far as to call Rocco "Joe's twin"
But because of medical complications after that season, the progress of Baldelli in the field for the Rays was dwarfed by the off the field situation with him. Baldelli was viewed as one of the keys to the Rays bright future. But things did not come up roses for Baldelli.
Baldelli started the 2005 season on the disabled list because he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee while playing baseball with his brother in the offseason. He was initially expected to be back by the All-Star break, but while rehabilitating he injured his elbow and needed Tommy John surgery, which forced him to miss the entire 2005 season.
After missing almost a full season and a half, Baldelli returned to the Rays lineup against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on June 7, 2006. Baldelli played frequently for the rest of the 2006 campaign and hit .302 with 16 home runs, 57 runs batted in, 57 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in only 364 at bats.
In Spring Training before the 2007 season, however, Rocco pulled his hamstring. This injury would linger. After appearing in only 35 games early in the season, Baldelli was placed on the DL again. He reaggravated the injury while on a rehab assignment in the minor leagues and remained inactive for the remainder of the baseball season.
In the following offseason, Baldelli underwent extensive medical testing to determine the reasons for his muscle problems and extreme fatigue after even brief workouts. Doctors discovered some "metabolic and/or mitochondrial abnormalities" but were unable to provide an exact diagnosis.
Baldelli attempted to return to game action during spring training in 2008 but was unable to do so. On March 12, he held an emotional press conference in which he announced that he would be once again placed on the disabled list in an attempt to overcome his mysterious medical issues. Though he did not retire, the future of his baseball career was in doubt.
After more medical consultations, Baldelli began taking a combination of medications and nutritional supplements that seemed to improve his condition. On May 29, 2008, he began playing in extended spring training games, and in mid-June was sent to play in the Rays' minor league system for further rehabilitation and conditioning in the hope that he might return to the majors during the 2008 season.
Finally, on August 10th, 2008, Rocco was activated and started in right field for the Rays in a game against the Seattle Mariners. Baldelli had been growing a beard for months as a "symbol of his rehabilitation" and shaved it off before playing. In the contest, he had an RBI single as well as a diving catch before coming out of the game after the 5th inning.
Baldelli ended up appearing in 28 games for the Rays in 2008, mainly as a DH and pinch hitter but occasionally playing in right or left field. He hit .263 with 4 home runs and 13 RBI, and was deemed valuable enough to be included in the Rays' postseason roster as they made the playoffs for the first time.
Baldelli negotiated terms of his huge extension contract without help from an agent, meeting several times with executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman to get the contract done. He had agent Casey Close review the language being signing. Baldelli said he wasn't as interested in maximizing his earning potential as he was remaining in Tampa Bay.
Unknown to most fans is the true origins of their former centerfielder. Many do not know that Baldelli attended the PEGASUS Gifted and Talented middle-school program at Lasalle Academy in Providence before switching to Bishop Hendricken in Warwick, Rhode Island, for high school. There he posted a 4.25 grade point average and often tutored other students in physics.
He was also a three sport star, excelling at baseball, basketball, and volleyball and was selected in the first round of the 2000 amateur draft. He has said that if he had not signed with Tampa Bay, he would have attended Wake Forest University, rather than Princeton. Baldelli made his Major League debut on March 31, 2003
Now in the aftermath of the Rays first trip into the postseason, ending in a short World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Boston Red Sox are doing due diligence on free agent Rocco Baldelli, who could be in the mix as a fourth outfielder after the team dealt Coco Crisp to the Kansas City Royals last week for reliever Ramon Ramírez. According to major league sources, Baldelli, from Cumberland, R.I., met with the Red Sox at Fenway late last week to discuss his future and the effects of the mitochondrial disorder that limited him to 80 at-bats with the Rays last season.
Baldelli, who has toured the country visiting doctors trying to learn the cause of his premature muscle fatigue, hit .263 for Tampa Bay but never played back-to-back games in the field during the regular season. He appeared in 22 games as DH, five in right field, and one in left field. In the postseason, Baldelli batted .200 over eight games.
Baldelli said during the World Series that he didn't want to talk about his future because he was trying to soak in the moment with the Rays, the team he'd struggled with for so long, playing in just 155 games the past three years because of various ailments. Tampa Bay elected not to pick up the $6 million option on his contract for 2009 and bought him out for $4 million.
If Baldelli does sign with the division rivals, it would be a shame to lose the guy who was an inspiration to kids and fans alike for some many years for his determination to overcome all obstacles. But because Baldelli is from the Northeast, there has to be a regional pride to go along with playing with the team that was his favorite for years growing up in Rhode Island.
If Baldelli does sign with the Red Sox, do we cheer or yeer at him now like the Toronto Blue Jays do for Eric Hinske. Do we look at him as a traitor because the team declined his option and made him a free agent, or do we celebrate the time he was a Ray?
This of course, is a personal decision to be made on a one-to-one basis with what you think about the former Ray. I call him a former Ray right now becuase since he is not under contract we can not call him one of our own right now. Things could change in the next few weeks either for or against the Rays in trying to discuss and sign him to a smaller contract.
But we all know that Rocco will not think lightly about the deal if the Rays do offer anything to him. The team has sttod by him through all of the medical situations and consider him a clubhouse leader for his inspiration and devotion to getting back to the majors. I think no matter what Baldelli decides for 2009, it will be a year where he will be striving to finally prove that the years have given him the experience and the drive to compete at whatever level is permissible for him.
In regards to the past, I thank you Rocco for all the memories you have given us as a Ray. Hopefully it is not over for you in that number 5 jersey just yet. But the lure of Fenway Park and playing in front of friends and family 81 times a year might be too strong. And for that I understand and will still stand and clap for you to do good, whatever uniform you are wearing….


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Insight into the Importance of Unit Testing
The main aim of unit testing a code is to make sure that the functionality of the code behaves according to the customer requirements under several conditions. This particular approach does allow you to test the internal software parts, which are not exposed typically to the user. Programming unit testing provides the feedback for the code developing teams, in order to lead the team in the right direction.
About the Testing Cycle
Testing phase also allows the testing team to make little alterations in the code if necessary. A software testing engineer has to understand the software test life cycle to understand the testing phase along with different water fall models in the development phase.
Conventional Testing
In the conventional testing phase, it can be either automated or manual; functionality validation occurs typically after the development of the software. With the help of unit testing, the programmer's work is validated quickly by testing the software modules. It does allow quick changes to the defects or the eccentricities from the actual design that is detected.
Unit Testing be Fun
Unit testing is done for longer, and there is enough number of automation tools to test the code. These automated tools have gained popularity very quickly.
It is a developer's friendly tool and programmer can enjoy programming; watch out for the results that are produced after building the code.
Building APIs in the Process
Unit testing offers you a chance in coding against the API/Class, or in the TDD case. Your test cases become template for the future teammates who use API. Unit testing starts at the early phase of code development and it helps you in designing APIs. Finally, it leads to good design and also helps you in choosing good names for the methodologies and also determines the methods that are really necessary.
Unit test allows you to understand the code functionality and it also tells how the code acts in different conditions. Whether unit test fails or succeeds, you will learn few things about the execution of the code.
Unit testing offers you the capability to "Refactor without any Fear". It means, you are allowed to change the code and functionality of the same after rigorous testing, and develop a bug-free application.
The Bottom-Line
Unit testing enables you to work productively and build great software ultimately free from errors, through rigorous iterations.


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Finally, after five hours of straight playing!
What a great game!
One think I noticed is that before, I had only played the PC version, and I couldn't believe how much harder this one was. Also, I didn't use any savestates or anything like that, because I wanted to see if I could do it from start to finish. I got very lucky on this playthrough, because on my previous attempts, I always messed up on either the shark or the lily pads. The try right before that one, I actually was coming back from killing Zaks and pressed jump to late on a lily pad and lost my last life.
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this is the best of the dizzy games. nice challenge and not too long and the first dizzy game i managed to beat back in the day.
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Excited for Green Woods Charter in Chestnut Hill
I am the pastor of Christ Ascension Lutheran Church in Chestnut Hill and the father of a Green Woods Charter School student.
I am writing in support of Green Woods' proposed move to Greylock Manor. The school has been recognized by the state and the nation for its academic achievements and would be a positive educational presence in the neighborhood.
As a local clergyperson, I have spoken with some of my colleagues and other community members about the move. I believe that practical concerns like traffic and impact on the neighborhood can be addressed and solved with community and school leaders working together. Green Woods has shown itself to be transparent in its actions and eager to be a good neighbor.
Several features of this proposed move might appear promising to members of local faith communities.
First, Green Woods' focus on environmental stewardship addresses a major moral and spiritual issue of our day. I am often impressed at how well my first-grader is learning to care for the earth, its creatures and resources as part of her school curriculum. My family, church, and many other congregations share this commitment to environmental stewardship.
Second, while there are differing perspectives about the role of charter schools, there is no doubt that Green Woods is already providing excellent public education within the city. I know that whether families in my congregation attend public or private schools, we all view education as another moral issue that affects the quality of life for individuals and communities. I am confident that Green Woods will continue to do a great job of educating a new generation in Northwest Philadelphia in a way that the entire community can be proud of.
Finally, considering Green Woods' current emphasis on environmental stewardship and its desire to be a good neighbor in Chestnut Hill, I am excited about a new possibility. By fusing these interests, Green Woods has a unique chance to integrate environmental awareness with vibrant city living. In the end, it is our attention to practical matters like land use and traffic that shows us most clearly what it means to care for our community.
For these reasons, I believe that Green Woods will be a good partner in Chestnut Hill. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration.
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Modeern Big Belly solar compactors have place in historic neighborhood
Those of us who are fortunate enough to reside in this most beautiful part of the city sometimes take for granted our presence here among the cobblestone streets, the quaint village atmosphere, the centuries-old houses and the natural beauty of the area. But, though the past is very much a part of Chestnut Hill we must live in the present, think about and prepare for the future and preserve what we can. The use of solar-trash compactors in the Chestnut Hill community will help to accomplish all three and more.
Native-American beliefs requires us to respect and preserve our environment for the seventh generation. Might this hold true for all peoples? The use of natural energy is a step in this direction. Who of us would wish to deny this right to respect and preserve this wonderful piece of earth we live on.
Susan and Don Zipin
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Freedom of expression
"And, as recently as the Supreme Court's ruling in favor of the virulently homophobic Westboro Baptist Church's rights to picket military funerals" — quoting from Pete Mazzaccaro's editorial column, Thursday, March 10.
According to the Supreme Court it is "freedom of speech," however, nothing would please me more than to see Westboro church members picketing the funeral of a member of the military who gave his life for our freedom and to have the family and friends of the deceased walk over to those demonstrators, put their feet up "where the sun don't shine" and wrap the signs around the necks of the demonstrators.
I am sure we would call the actions of the family and friends of the deceased "Freedom of Expressionism."
Don'cha' think?
Tom Woodruff
Puzzled by Acronyms
I keep saying that I do not like the world I live in today.
So much has changed since I was younger – even in my 60s. One thing that I find so difficult: now initials are used for everything, instead of words; so today I was reading about a PAL meeting – and it was a Police Athletic League meeting. There are a million initials for all kinds of things, some I learned recently: COPD and DROP though occasionally I forget the second one. I always wish articles that refer to the initialed stuff would at least include what it stands for at the beginning of the article.
As I leaf through the paper I read the names of so many movie stars that I do not know. This wouldn't be a problem unless I enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. The puzzles often put the first or last name and the clue is the other one (which I cannot remember). Occasionally, I do remember one – recently it said Mubarack and I remembered Hosni (I hope that is correct) and last week it was Menuhin and I remembered Yehudi.
But those are exceptions and there are countless references I cannot connect at all. So maybe I will have to give up puzzles soon, and that will be a disappointment as it is something I have truly enjoyed for years.
The new puzzle maker for the Inquirer, Wayne Robert Williams, is very good. At first glance I might not see any word I know. I may find one, and then it helps me work around it, up and down, and sometimes, eventually I complete the whole puzzle. It is usually do-able on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday and Friday I may get only two answers and not be able to get any more.
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Cameron University's 26th Annual Beef Cattle Improvement Conference, presented by the Department of Agriculture, will examine "Marketing Strategies for Beef Production" on Thursday, November 21. The event starts at 6 p.m. in the McCasland Ballroom of the McMahon Centennial Complex on the CU campus. There is no charge to attend. For more information, call the Cameron University Department of Agriculture at 581-2275.
"Cattle producers are always looking for ways to add value and quality to their herds," says Dr. Leon Fischer, Mary Dixie Mullin Endowed Chair in the Sciences and Chair, Department of Agriculture. "A fluctuating economy combined with the climbing costs of feed and other farm-related necessities provide challenges to even the most experience livestock producer. Our expert speakers will offer insights to alleviate some of these issues."
Guest speakers include Danny Jones, President, Superior Livestock Auction; Gant Mourer, Beef Value Enhancement Specialist, Oklahoma State University; and Kurtis Ward, Vice President & General Counsel, National Livestock Credit Corporation.
Jones will address "Video Marketing's Place in the Cattle Industry." Mourer will speak about "Adding Value to your Cow Herd through the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network." Ward's topic is "Cattle Futures and Options."
Jones joined Superior Livestock Auction and Superior Productions earlier this year when National Livestock Credit Corporation purchased the company. He has been with National Livestock since 1999. After earning degrees in agricultural economics and accounting from Oklahoma State University, Jones worked for Farm Credit Service for nine years and then served as a vice president for agricultural lending in a commercial bank for three years. A native of southwest Oklahoma, he became involved in his father's cattle business as a youngster and began a small operation of his own while in high school. He has been actively involved in the beef industry for more than 25 years,
Mourer joined the beef extension group at Oklahoma State University last year. A native of Carrier, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2005 and completed his master of science degree in 2012. While completing his graduate work, he was a herdsman for the Range Cow Research Center, North Range Unit at OSU. A Beef Value Enhancement Specialist, Mourer specializes in adding value to Oklahoma's cow herd. He is also the coordinator of the Oklahoma Quality Beef Network and OQBN Vac-45 Sales.
Ward has served as Vice President and General Counsel of National Livestock Credit Corporation since 2012. From 2005 until joining National, his private law practice was devoted to Securities and Commodities litigation and arbitration. Previously, Ward was active in cattle futures and options risk management with KIS Futures, Inc. and also worked within the Farm Credit System as a loan officer. Ward grew up working on several cattle and wheat operations around Kingfisher. He is a graduate of Oklahoma State University with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural economics. He received his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law.
The conference will include exhibits by event sponsors Phil Perryman, ABS Global, Apache; Ag Preference ACA, Altus; Chisholm Trail Farm Credit, Chickasha; Comanche County Farm Bureau, Lawton; Co-op Services Inc./Nutrena, Lawton, Chattanooga, Grandfield; Farm Credit of Central Oklahoma, Anadarko; Darren Baker, IVESCO LLC, Mt. Park; L & L Farm & Tire Supply, Chattanooga; Livestock Nutrition Center, Chickasha; National Livestock Credit Corporation, Oklahoma City; Red River Veterinary Service, Frederick; Spencer Brothers Feed & Supply/Stillwater Milling, Lawton; Stockman-Oklahoma Livestock Marketing Inc., Apache; Stockman's Bank, Altus; Superior Livestock Auctions, Fletcher; and Walters Co-Op Elevator Association, Walters.
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Adjusting for clearance or preload
When mounting a cylindrical roller bearing with a tapered bore, radial internal clearance or preload is determined by how far the bearing inner ring is driven up on its tapered seat. The further up the seat the ring is driven, the more it expands and the less radial internal clearance there will be, until eventually, there is a radial preload in the bearing. To quickly and accurately obtain the specified clearance or preload when mounting a bearing, SKF recommends using gauges. Gauges are particularly useful when mounting two or three bearings as it is not necessary to measure and calculate the axial drive-up distance for each bearing (→ Mounting).
If obtaining an exact radial internal clearance or preload is not critical or SKF gauges are not available, it is possible to determine the required axial drive-up distance. To do this, locate the assembled bearing at a reference point on the shaft and measure the radial internal clearance with a dial indicator positioned on the outside surface of the outer ring (→ Mounting bearings with a tapered bore by measuring radial clearance prior to mounting).
With the radial internal clearance measured using either of the above methods, the axial drive-up distance can be obtained using
If the bearing is to be mounted against a distance ring (fig. 1), the width of the distance ring must be adjusted to obtain the value Ba.
If there is no fixed abutment and a threaded nut is used to drive the inner ring assembly up on its tapered seat, the angle through which the nut should be turned can be calculated using
|axial drive-up [mm]
|requisite nut tightening angle [°]
|measured radial internal clearance at the reference point
|a factor depending on the diameter ratio of the hollow shaft and the bearing series (fig.2 and table 1)
|thread lead of the nut [mm]
For mounting procedures for super-precision cylindrical roller bearings, refer to Mounting.
Calculation example
Determine the axial drive-up for a double row cylindrical roller bearing mounted on a hollow shaft. Input data:
With c = 10 + 2 = 12 μm
- bearing NN 3040 K/SPW33
- measured residual radial internal clearance = 10 μm
- requisite preload = 2 μm
- mean bearing seat diameter dom = 203 mm
- internal diameter of the hollow shaft di = 140 mm
With c = 10 + 2 = 12 μm
Free space on both sides of the bearing
To be sure that N 10 and NN 30 series bearings, with a polymer cage (designation suffix TN, TN9, TNHA or PHA), can accommodate axial displacement of the shaft relative to the housing, free space must be provided on both sides of the bearing (fig. 3). This prevents damage that might otherwise occur if the cage makes contact with an adjacent component. The minimum width of this free space should be
Ca = 1,3 s
Ca = 1,3 s
|minimum width of free space [mm]
|permissible axial displacement from the normal position of one bearing ring relative to the other [mm] (→ product tables: single row bearings and double row bearings).


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About Ferris State University
Ferris State University is the fastest growing public university in Michigan, with 14,381 students enrolled in classes on the main campus in Big Rapids, 19 off-campus sites throughout Michigan and at Ferris' Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids. By offering people what they want, when and where they need it, Ferris is Michigan's "statewide university," with a transfer rate higher than any other university in Michigan, facilitated by the ease of "laddering" from a two-year to a four-year degree.
Ferris is distinguished by its strong heritage of opportunity and career-oriented approach to education where theory meets practice, along with unique degrees that are not available at other universities in the state, region or nation. More than 180 programs, ranging from associate to doctoral degrees, are offered through nine degree-granting colleges: Allied Health Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Education and Human Services, Engineering Technology, Kendall College of Art and Design, Michigan College of Optometry, Pharmacy, and Professional and Technological Studies.
The majority of Ferris' offerings are tailored with a specific occupation in mind and align directly with many occupations that are expected to experience growth across the country through 2016. The University has at least 140 degrees that align directly with in-demand occupations in the categories of business, finance and management; administrative and clerical; computer science and engineering; social service; education and training; health care practitioners; health care technology and support; protective service; and construction, production and repair.
Ferris has the fewest number of large classes among Michigan's 15 public universities, with only 1 percent of classes having more than 50 students. This allows for more direct contact with faculty, more hands-on learning and experimentation and greater student engagement. More than 50 percent of Ferris classes have fewer than 20 students, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 16-to-1. Full-time tenure-track faculty with experience in their respective fields teach the majority of classes, providing real-world relevancy to the learning environment. Advisory boards also contribute to ensuring current and relevant curriculum is taught which produces graduates with hands-on skills that allow them to be productive employees from the first day of employment.
More than any institution in the state, Ferris State has reached out to Michigan community colleges creating partnerships on 19 campuses and expanding online offerings. Ferris enrolls the largest number of off-campus students at the Applied Technology Center through its partnership with Grand Rapids Community College.
The completion of a new facility to house Ferris' Michigan College of Optometry, new student housing, classroom renovations and improvements to Ferris' largest dining facility add to the vibrancy of the University's 880-acre campus, which already boasts FLITE, a state-of-the -art library; the Granger Center, a building with visible mechanical systems, such as geothermal heating and cooling, for HVACR students; and the National Elastomer Center, a specialized center for studying plastics and rubber technology.
Ferris is the only university in Michigan named after its founders, Woodbridge Nathan Ferris (two-term Michigan governor and U.S. senator) and Helen Gillespie Ferris. It was founded in 1884 as the privately-owned Big Rapids Industrial School and provided opportunity for people who might otherwise have become lumberjacks, farm laborers and food processing workers, instead offering paths to lives of greater possibility. Ferris did not become a state institution until 1950, undergoing several name changes until becoming Ferris State University in 1987. The Ferris' philosophy of a practical, hands-on approach to education that enables students to learn practical skills for new jobs in a changing world still resonates today.< back to directory


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I know the anime/manga Sailor Moon is ancient, but there is still so many fans that love the show as well as all of the characters from the series. Today I thought a fun lesson to make that a lot of people would enjoy is "how to draw Sailor Moon easy", step by step. Sailor Moon is one of those figures that has it all and then some. She has a very series look whether it be a fun and playful look, or a series mean streak expression. Her long blond hair and sailor suit style makes her one of the more recognized and noticeable figures from manga and anime ever. I have been a fan of the series for some time, but unfortunately I haven't kept abreast with the story for a while due to my work ethic. Hopefully I can get back into the groove of things once work slows down and once I find a manga that is worth reading and keeping track of. For now I guess I can please those of you that want certain tutorials on some of the most popular fictional characters around. Have fun drawing Sailor Moon easy, and be sure to stick around because there is a lot more coming your way.
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A toe is staring back at me from the bottom of my glass at the Sourdough Saloon, magnified by a good measure of high-octane alcohol.
I take a deep breath and drink quickly, making certain the pickled human digit touches my lips, however briefly, to qualify for membership in the Sourtoe Cocktail Club. The tradition started years ago as a rite to initiate someone who became a "Sourdough", a true northerner who has survived at least one brutal Yukon winter. "We've gone through quite a few toes over the years," says Downtown Hotel bar manager, Matt van Norstrand, "some are swallowed, one was chewed up and several were hijacked by military cadets from Ontario." Luckily, there is no shortage of careless lawn mower operators and toes bequeathed to the bar in wills across North America. "We keep an extra one in the freezer," he adds, "for just such emergencies."
Normally I steer clear of goofy local rituals, but after a few days in Dawson City I found I couldn't resist. There is an infectiously giddy feel about this little town at the edge of the wilderness that burst into life as the epi-centre of the great Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. Within months of the outside world learning that gold had been found in the Yukon, a First Nations fish camp and moose pasture on the confluence of the Klondike and Yukon Rivers swelled with 30,000 dreamers. Almost overnight it became the biggest city in Canada west of Winnipeg and north of San Francisco and close on the heels of the neophyte miners were the entrepreneurs - both and female - who relieved them of their bulging pokes. As gold poured into this "Paris of the North" on mules' backs it was slapped onto bar and restaurant tables for $30 glasses of champagne, fresh oysters at $8 a piece or on kid gloves from London. One fellow bought a dance hall queen for her weight in gold. It was the true Wild West.
These days Dawson still looks and still feels the part. The tiny town is a collection of 1890's historic buildings, log cabins and Victorian houses decorated with rusty picks and shovels from nearby gold fields or with dredge buckets retired as flowerpots. Unpaved town roads are either muddy or dusty depending on the weather and sidewalks are raised wooden boardwalks. You feel like you're in a Western movie, right down to the swinging batwing doors. Small wonder the permanent population of 1,800 locals refers to this town as "Dodge".
Back in its heyday Dawson had Calamity Jane and Swiftwater Bill; these days there's a piano player named Barnacle Bob. You're likely to run into Trapper Dave at an art show or Caveman Bill - a.k.a. Bill Donaldson - at a sushi party. Someone bet Bill he couldn't live in a cave once used for cold storage across the river for six weeks. He did and has now resided there for years raising chickens and using an exercise bike to run the lights and his CD player.
In any case, before long you get into the swing of things and find yourself with a hankering for a jaunt on a Yukon River paddle wheeler or trying your luck with a gold pan. I developed cravings for sourdough pancakes with maple syrup at Klondike Kate's - named after a real-life red-haired dance hall girl from Kansas - and martinis at the former brothel, Bombay Peggy's. Heck, I even dressed up in knickers, fish net stockings, a bustier and had myself photographed in sepia tones brandishing a six-shooter.
But Dawson City is also one of those rare gems, a themed tourist Mecca with a genuine soul and character. Partly that's due to gold still being at the heart of the community. Its presence can be felt in the mountains of pebbles that snake across the landscape like the burrowings of mammoth gophers, century old tailings left by riverbed gold dredges, and in the London p.m. fix gold price posted daily in the Eldorado Hotel lobby. Some folks around town make a living from gold and hundreds regularly come north each summer with a pan and sluice box. Leslie Chapman sees them in her Fortymile Gold Workshop & Studio. "There are about 150 professional miners in the Klondike and they show up with moose hide pokes, peanut butter jars or zip lock bags full of gold," she says pointing out rows of tiny dishes filled with flakes and nuggets of all sizes and shapes.
Dawson is also a gutsy, artsy, enterprising collection of community-minded residents. The Yukon has a thriving cultural scene unparalleled in the country; more people make a living from art of all kinds, and more music albums are recorded per capita up here than any other place in Canada.
Air North - www.flyairnorth.com - Tel: 1-800-764-0407 has regular flights from Vancouver, BC to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory and also serves Dawson City.
Air Canada - www.aircanada.com - Tel: 1-888-247-2262 has several flights daily from Vancouver to Whitehorse.
Where to Stay:
Hotel rooms are limited in Dawson City. Book well in advance.
Bombay Peggy's - www.bombaypeggys.com - Corner 2nd Ave & Princess Street. Tel: 993-6969. Charming restored Victorian brothel.
Bonanza Gold Motel and RV Park - www.bonanzagold.ca - Tel: 1-888993-6789 is near the Klondike gold fields just south of Dawson City at the intersection of Klondike Highway and Bonanza Creek Road.
Useful websites:
Tourism Yukon - www.travelyukon. com - Tel: 1-800-789-8566
Klondike Visitors Association - www. dawsoncity.ca - Tel: (867) 993-5575


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Four Yorkshire towns have been named among the UK's most popular staycations destinations, as the trend for holidaying at home continues to grow.
The pretty seaside town on Whitby proved to be holiday-makers favourite destination in Yorkshire, with the town just missing out on the top staycation spot overall, coming in second behind Yarmouth in the Isle of Wight.
Among the other towns to make the UK top ten were Filey, Scarborough and Pickering, according to new research from Sykes Holiday Cottages.
Sykes' booking data revealed the four towns were among the most-visited staycation destinations in the UK last year, proving Yorkshire is highly sought-after when holidaying at home.
The rise of the staycation
The trend for staying in the UK for a holiday is growing increasingly popular, with eight in ten (81 per cent) people across Yorkshire and the Humber planning to holiday closer to home over the rest of the year - a rise from just 58 per cent in 2017.
Avoiding the hassle associated with travelling abroad and saving money were credited as the main reasons why staycations have become more attracted, with 57 per cent of Yorkshrie respondents surveyed saying these were both a driving factor.
Almost half (48 per cent) believed the UK has enough beautiful destinations that there is no need to holiday elsewhere, while around a fifth (18 per cent) prefered to holiday at home because they couldn't bear to be parted from their pets.
Nostalgia could also be a persuading factor in persuading people to discover what is on their doorstep, with as many as nine in ten of those in the region having holidayed in the UK themselves while growing up.
A touch of luxury
When choosing a place to vacation research showed holidaymakers want a touch of luxury, with as many as a fifth (21 per cent) of people looking for a hot tub when selecting their staycation accommodation - the highest proportion of any UK region.
Also on the wish-list when choosing accommodation were beach views (43 per cent), a good WiFi connection (40 per cent) and a nearby pub (32 per cent).
Speaking of the staycation boom, particularly here in Yorkshire, Graham Donoghue, chief executive of Sykes Holiday Cottages, said:
"Those living in Yorkshire and the Humber have open countryside and the famous North York Moors up their sleeve, so the area is proving a popular hotspot with staycationers.
"It's impressive that so many of Yorkshire's seaside towns have made the list and it's a great vote of confidence in the region's hospitality.
"This staycation boom is also good news for the region economically too. Raising the profile of the region's success will only help to inspire more people to explore its towns and villages."
The top ten staycation destinations of 2017
Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
Whitby, North Yorkshire
Filey, North Yorkshire
Falmouth, Cornwall
Windermere, Cumbria
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Pickering, North Yorkshire
Benllech, North Wales
Beadnell, Northumberland
Llandudno, North Wales


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If you've been following the Olympics from any outlet other than government mouthpiece KCNA, you have no idea what you're missing. Like North Korea's bronze medal in weightlifting. For all their continuing coverage of their four golds, there has not been one mention of the bronze. Third place is second loser.
But what's in the papers today? (Besides a high wood pulp content, making newspapers a good food alternative during the regular famines.) Well, Om Yun Chol won a weightlifting gold five days ago, and he's still front page material.
"Black Horse" Om from group B overpowered group A rivals by applying "group-change tactics".
After the match, he told foreign reporters that the secret is nothing but the loving care of leader Kim Jong Il and the dear respected Kim Jong Un.
The athletes and coaches of the team and other people in the DPRK are now rejoicing over his good job. They were unanimous in saying that his success showed the faith, grit and the mettle of the Korean army and people who are building a thriving country under the leadership of the dear respected Kim Jong Un.
Rim Jong Sim also took gold in weightlifting, and you'll never guess who she credits for her success:
"The only thing I want to do right now is to run to our dear General with my gold medal in my hand," Rim said.
Speaking on the secret leading to her victory, she said,
"Our training is designed to maximize our talents and combine them with precise movement. Even when the training was really tough, as an athlete I have the duty to give joy to the supreme leader Kim Jong Un."
You can bet Best Korea's Olympic glory is being celebrated at home.
The news has sent another pleasure to the local people.
Kim Il Jin, a teacher at the Songyo District Juvenile Sports School, said:
"All of the teachers and students of the school are greatly inspired by the Olympic results of the DPRK athletes.
"I will work harder to train reserve athletes who will glorify the honor of the country as they did."
But what do Olympic medals actually mean, in the bigger picture?
The good results of the DPRK athletes at the London Olympics display the inexhaustible strength of Songun (military-first) Korea.
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Erik Olson necesitaba un nuevo diseño de otro y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 34 diseños de 16 diseñadores freelance.
I need a cover for a book we are publishing. You would be credited for the art in the book, too. I have no preconceived notions about what it might look like.
Behold - A Novel
Satan is a 300 pound indestructable immortal neanderthal who was entertaining himself by driving horses off of cliffs when he discovered that the cro magnons started doing it too, as a form of hunting. this is when he learned that what he really wanted to do with is eternal punishment of bordom is to start manipulating mankind. The second coming of Christ occured in the year AD 79 at which time Satan was bound in hell. An angel was supposed to destroy the earth but didn't have the heart to. This was witnessed by one man who documented it, but the document is kept secret. Satan escapes from hell in 1079 and starts wreaking havoc on the planet. In 1979 the "real" space shuttle Enterprise is launched in secret, but vanishes without a trace. The "fake" enterprise winds up in a museum. 30 years later the shuttle is discovered having belly landed in a florida prairie and it contains a bomb that will destroy the earth, unfortuately the detonator was found by a local sherriff and he and a science teacher tried to melt it down because they thought it was gold, and produced a 3 mile deep crater where their town used to be. Satan steals the bomb from the shuttle but he needs an atom bomb to detonate it. Saints are sneaking people into heaven (hence catholicism) but it's "outer heaven". they hatch a scheme to reconcile the human race with god, who they assume does not know the earth is still there. Satan learns of this scheme and issues an ultimatum (because it would mean his final end) that they abandon this scheme or he'll destroy everyone with the bomb in the shuttle. also, a man killed in the WTC at 9/11 is sent to sneak the soul of Mohammed Atta into heaven, and, not understanding that it's part of their reconciliation plan, gets upset and crosses the barrier into inner heaven to snitch on the saints ... anyway, the story goes on and on and on like that. There is a big showdown at the end where the Airforce is battling Satan with A-10's and the saints and historical figures from outer heaven like Larry Storch and Richard Feynman come clean, first to the rest of the people on Earth (hence the A-10 battle) and they also decide to go directly into heaven through the portal opened up by the shuttle 35 miles high over texas, but since the shuttle is badly damaged, and they don't even make shuttle rockets or the particular formula of fuel it used, they have to come up with a creative solution involving a C-5 Galaxy and the third stage rocket of a captured Shahab ICBM launched by terrorists at CENTCOM at the behest of Satan try and destroy the shuttle which had been moved there, so they could not find God and beg him for mercy (this is their only working plan at this point) (it's long story how they managed to recover the Shahab but it's believeble, considering the general tone of the story) and the A-10 battle occurs when Satan starts beating his way into CENTCOM to get the warhead (which he does) and well, more stuff happens but it all ends with everything being back to normal, if you can imagine that (no it wasn't all a dream).
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