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TVGB: "Ubisoft's first-quarter 2009-10 sales report today brings some news about their game release plans. Namely, the company has seen fit to delay the release of a few of its titles."
"Instead of the previously planned third fiscal quarter, Splinter Cell: Conviction and Red Steel 2 are now scheduled for a fourth fiscal quarter release."
Doesnt Ubisoft's fourth quarter fiscal year end in March???
Besides Splinter Cell needs to avoid Oct 13th, Game of the Year Releases that day.
@ Pirate Thom 2.2
Thats what I thought. Splinter Cell 2010 is likely
Good point. GOTY Uncharted 2 and the highly anticipated title Forza 3 both come out in October. Not to mention that other solid titles are set for November/December. Looks like everything is shifting to early 2010.
dont forget mordern warfare 2 as well ... definite contender for goty ... it basically shoved bioshock out of the way ....
damn very dissapointed in ubi and ms ..... was really looking forward to sc
Ubisoft decided it would be better to send Sam up against Kratos...
Dont get mad at MS, that delay is clearly a Ubi decision. Probably game needs more polishing time/fixes to be up to standard. Another thing is that they already have AC2 (blockbuster) hitting shelves at some time in November, probably Ubi just wanted to get a heavy hitter like SC:C to push their last quarter profits.
Anyway I can feel your pain (and Kionic's) this delay would be equivalent to UC2 delay to 2010, totally disheartening and render the 360 lineup very thin.
Ain't that a b!tch...
Oh well, looks like the PS3 is the best console for exclusives again.
That sucks. It's not just getting delayed on the 360 but also the PC, which is the version I was planning on getting.
This also means that the first half of 2010 is going to be even more packed with good games and I won't be able to afford even a fraction of all of the games I want at that time. C'est la vie.
I don't think it means 2010, I think it moves it from September to October.
Of course silly.
It didn't say first quarter .
Yeah, but Ubisoft's fiscal dates are different from calender dates:
June 30, 2009 was the end of their first quarter, according to the full press release:
September would be 2nd Quarter
December would be 3rd Quarter
March would be 4th Quarter
ubi say that:
"Instead of the previously planned third fiscal quarter, Splinter Cell: Conviction and Red Steel 2 are now scheduled for a fourth fiscal quarter release."
on one post you say that :
I don't think it means 2010, I think it moves it from September to October.
and you say :
March would be end of 4th Quarter, if mars is end of 4th Quater the begining is january how ubi can release game on 4th Quater in 2009 ?????
I had misread the report in that first post.
..got everybody running for the hills, smart move if you ask me, but now their games are going to have to go up against GOW3. LOL maybe the devs need more time to Port the PS3 version of Conviction for a day and date release ;P
I dont think so. MW2 release date is known for ages, why 2K or Ubi are changing their calendar just now?
Look carefully, from 2K: Mafia2, Bioshock2 and Red Dead R all of they delayed, but do you really were expecting all those games to come out in such a short period of time, all those heavy hitters? that would be financial suicide for 2010.
Regarding SC:C, I smell technical issues/more time to polish the game. A decision so late in the party makes me think this delay is an emergency measure.
That said, there is already several games struggling for gamers money. October is EPIC.
I don't think it is MW2 that has people scared.
Wow..its delyayed
I cant belive this....I will kill myself now .
*leaves *
It's disappointing, but there's plenty to play between now and then. Patience! Don't go hurting yourself, now. I wouldn't be surprised if Assassin's Creed 2 is part of the reason for the delay. It really doesn't make sense for Ubisoft to release both games right around the same time. They are sort of similar, except for the setting.
...Next will be forza 3...
oh no....
Nah, Forza 3 is probably going to come out on time. I've seen no reason to believe it's not on schedule. Splinter Cell on the other hand, well they've never been able to put down a solid date on this thing so it doesn't surprise me at all that they're still having trouble picking a date.
If true, hopefully it sticks.
I bet the game will be completed this year as well, they just want to delay it for so their sales report look better.
Cant MS just pay the difference for releasing it this year
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The only advantage to this is that 2010 is going to be even more awesome, I mean, in the first few months of the year, what? God of War and Splinter Cell?
Considering the other games coming out this year, it might work in the games advantage.
but on the bright side...
Uncharted 2 and ninja gaiden sigma 2 ! Co-Op FTW !
It feels like you're bragging about a game that's already a year old. Oh wait you are.
I don't think he's talking about the game, more so the extra features that come with it. Why so serious these days?
Well uncharted 2 is not. And sigma co-op will get the attention of a few ppl, its almost like a new game.
I definantly didn't expect Splinter Cell to be delayed (again) after seeing how amazing the game videos were during Microsoft's Press Conference at E3, but then again, no one really saw the Bioshock 2, Max Payne 3, etc... delays coming either.
The Fall 2009 lineup did a disappearing act this year and it's something I was disappointed to see, but 2010 right now just looks EPIC.
I did mention that the animations looked too stiff. Looks like they are gonna work on that.
Michael Ironside get that money. youre worth more than they are paying you bro.
WoW another heavy hitter from 09 goes to 2010.
The first 6 months of 2010 now have these titles.
Alan Wake
Bioshock 2
Max Payne 3
Lost Planet 2
Starcraft 2
possibily Crackdown 2
Heavy Rain
Possibily MAG
and there are prob more
And I believe bad Company 2 is also being released in 2010! Too many games again!
White Knight Chronicles, MAG, and Heavy Rain are all supposed to be early 2010 as well, I think.
seriously thats redic for the freaking first half of the year, usually we're stuck with crap, but next year, we have a dozen GOTY calbiour games out before July.
God only knows what the 2010 Fall Line-Up will be.
Well... there's REACH, Crackdown, the bird-rat game, Crysis, Natal, new 360...
next year will be the first ever where a crap load ow awesome games comes out at the beginning of the year. wooo hooo. Its a nice change of pace.
Do you mean The Last Guardian?
And also Crysis 2 releases fall 2010?
You missed FFXIV
There are a lot of people excited for that game as well and they made it sound like it would release a month after FFXIII
Gran Turismo 5 could be this or next year, most likely this year
Darksiders, Qrt1 2010 as well.
Is every publisher just trying to get out of Modern Warfare 2 and ODST's way? Or are these games actually getting delayed for a real reason?
i believe its modern warfare 2 im sorry but they cant release them this fall lol which is a good thing i was looking forward to splinter cell :(
Delays eh? Weird. Looks like both system's impressive fall lineups are being slightly gutted.
The sad thing is 2099 titles will effect 2010 titles...
My gosh...why did Modern warefare have to do this ?
EDIt @ below
I want bobby kotick`s head now.
I will not be supporting there game this year .
While we will probably never ever know the true reasons behind all this delays...one can't help but suspect that stupid MW2 is behind it all.
My god i can almost picture the Activision people popping off champagnes in celebration..wait they were already doing that when they announce their prediction of 15 million sales a while ago, they are probably having an orgy now or something
@edit yeah i would be quite pissed if i'm a 360 owner too, just like how MAG's delay disappoint me(i know it's not confirmed).
Well at least AC2 is still coming out on Nov, i'm looking forward to it :)
oh bummer... if all these games are moving out the way for Cod4 then i am £%"6 all this time i was thinking i will boycott Modern Warfare 2 and it won't matter because all these great games are coming out..lololol...
oh well, i am still not buy the game. I am making my stand !
I guess that just leave's odst... please don't push it back, please, please !lol
I don't know if all these delays are good or bad.I am actually disappointed that Conviction is getting delayed but on the other hand, it gives me the opportunity to play some fall 09 titles that i would have overlooked .So it goes like this
Max Payne 3 delay = Confirmed Borderlands purchase.
Splinter Cell conviction delay = Confirmed Dragons Age purchase.
I said the same about COD:World at War, yet a year later I broke down and bought it, got the game on Friday 7/24/09, and i'm already on the last checkpoint on veteran difficulty. I did not know people can snipe with a bazooka, and whats up with the unlimited grenades the AI keeps popping, but I gotta admit, it was a solid COD experience so no doubt MW2 will own this Christmas and well into next year, so as much as we dislike Activision we gotta give it to them and the teams behind COD.
wheres jason
or higg
where they at lol
honestly its a good year to own a ps3! \
edit: mag didnt get officially pushed back so its still 2009 for me
uncharted 2 is the BIGGEST release not the only release ratchet demon souls and other stuff too comin out
Actually it's a good year to own both systems. MW2 will be beast for the 360, plus the majority of gamers like the 360 controller better for shooters. So I'm pretty sure that will hold them over till another good game comes out. For the PS3 a lot of games got pushed back but really the only game you need is Uncharted 2 to hold you over. So it's good to own both systems...Oh yeah and the dashboard update coming out in AUG for the 360 will enhance the system a little more. As for the Wii now that's a different story. I'm waiting for the new mario the one that allows you to have 4player co-op and Monster hunter 3.
MW2 is also coming for the PS3. I actually prefer the Dualshock 3 for shooters (or most games for that matter); the analogue sticks have less dead space, are slightly more accurate and have just the right tension. The 360's controller does have better triggers though, but other than that I slightly prefer the PS3's controller. Both controllers work perfectly fine and anybody that tells you one is much better than the other is probably a fanboy.
that is totally true but I have a recomendation for you. Get real triggers for the dual shock 3 and that will pretty much give you the satisfaction that you need if you like triggers better. Still I really dnt mind L1 and R1 for aiming and shooting.
...i hope TWITter and FaceBook still come to my ChatBox 360 this year!!! ;-D
(If Splinter Cell:Conviction has been delayed)
I suppose i could play 'AAA' games on my PS3 while Chatting on my ChatBox 360 at the same time!!! ;-D
Xbox 360 owners are beaten.....
*bows to Ken*
Uncharted get too scary, delay box 360 ftw!
It's more than twitter and facebook. You should check it out so you can step your $hit talking game up. When will the PS3 have these features. I personally don't use any of that crap but it's good to have if you like it. The only feature on the PS3 that I like is that you can buy full retail games.
It's essentially had those features for a long time. I access Facebook all the time from my PS3's browser. I don't use twitter, but you can do that too.
I will have no choice but to pick up MW2...and love it.In truth I will avoid it,at least Demon Souls,Borderlands,GT5(YES we can),Batman have so far remained unaffected.So many delays so few answers.....is this all really in preparation for the modernization of warfare?
I see some people are considering boycotting MW2.....We can do this ?? *looks out window,sees nothing unusual,sighs in relief* Yes,we can and we shall.
I'm not a hardcore shooting fan so KZ2 is the only FPS i need. Uncharted2 will cover everything else.
There's plenty of games from other genres coming out this fall too. I know i'm picking up DragonAge,R&C,AC2,Borderla nds,FIFA2010, NGSigma2 & Saboteur. I certainly hope GT5 make it in time too! :)
I also highly recommend Demon's Souls for ppl who didn't import it.
And if you own a 360, there's Halo odst,l4d2&forza 3.
So you see..it's pretty easy to avoid MW2 :) I'm not exaggerating when i say there are SO MANY games out there that deserves our cash more than Activision & their MW2
Im with you. Not a hardcore FPS player as well, KZ2 is good enough for me, and probably something like L4D on PC just for mindless zombie killing fun. MW2 is a non purchase in my books. Dont allow Activision increases game prices.
Already preordered DS, Atlus seems to allocate few copies (look what happened in Japan). Getting R&C:ACiT and UC2 one month after release. AC2 is an option depending on performance. Additionally, I haven't mentioned the load of PSP game I'm planning to buy. Well, something it's sure I need to save a lot of money and get some downtime, good times ahead.
Splinter Cell: Conviction is delayed until early 2010.
Wow, the Xbox 360 line-up for holiday 2009 is looking pretty thin now...
To accommodate the finishing of the PS3 version.........or rather to make the current version the best possible......or to re-negotiate Ironside's contract? or perhaps they have witnessed the modernization of warfare and are shaken from the experience.Wow,honestly though,early 2010 is shaping up to be the greatest in recent memory,my wallet may disagree but I will have to stand on it to peer over the mountain of gaming goodness.=)
@Ravage-I did it again damn it!! ok,3 strikes I'm out lol.
@Leilla-the bird-rat game? kind of like the ski-doo gun game,post apocalypse bald game,treasure hunter helicopter game? Last Guardian?
The fall lineup for BOTH consoles just disappeared in a few months. I can't believe all the games releasing early 2010. It's just insane and it's gonna cost me hundreds of dollars. I work during the summer to get most of my money and since I wasted most of this summer's money already I'll have to wait till next summer to buy many of the games coming out early 2010. There's gonna be very few first day buys next year :'(
Most of the games releasing earl 2010 won't actually release then. There will be some delays to mid and fall 2010. Also Mag is up in the air,we are not sure if it's delayed. Ratchet,Uncharted 2,NGS2,Demons souls,etc are coming for sure and don't forget PS3 already got Infamous and killzone 2 plus MLB 09,they are the only ones that gave good games the first half of 2009.


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Just so you know, this is the only Bond movie I have seen.
Here are the five most sexist things in the Skyfall movie.
1) I was struck how, in the movie, there is no romance. All the sex pictured is just a one night stand. This shows women merely as sexual objects, good for one night of passion, but unfit for deep love, intimacy, and commitment.
2) The first women we see him steamily making love with--we don't even know her name. Is she sad that James has left her? She was just used for a night of pleasure and discarded, at least as far as the story line shows in the movie.
3) The most sexist thing I have ever seen was in the middle of the movie, when James promises to "rescue" the beautiful women who was sold into sex slavery. Yet, when he "rescues" her, what does he do? He treats her just like all the other men before her, using her body for a sexual thrill and getting in the shower with her naked. He had an opportunity to treat her with the respect and intelligence she deserved, yet he only sees her as a sexual object just like all the other men in her life. I was appalled at this scene.
4) Above--James does not even ask her if it is okay for him to enter the shower. They are not married. He does not own the rights to her body. You may say "but she seemed to enjoy it!" Yes, she did seem to enjoy it. But, keep in mind, since she was 13 she has been taught that men have a right to her body--that her body is not hers. She has been indoctrinated that her sole purpose in life is to look beautiful and to have sex with men. Why would she rebel against ANOTHER man using her body? She has probably been raped multiple times. She knows, at least subconsciously, that fighting against her owner will just get her beat. James should have treated her with respect, but instead he treats her just like a sex slave!
5) When the lovely young women is shot by James nemesis, he doesn't even bat an eye. He merely remarks on the waste of a good alcohol beverage, and she is never mentioned again. If she had never told him about the boat, he would never have found the hideout. She single-handily contributed to his success, yet she is never given even an ounce of credit.
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Ibsley airfield
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Ibsley is located on the very western edge of the New Forest National Park, midway between Fordingbridge and Ringwood.
It played an important role in the war and was a major base for Spitfire and Typhoon fighters. Today, Ibsley is a water based nature reserve managed by Southern Water and although none of the airfield remains, the control tower does, albeit in a state of disrepair*.
Away from the airfield site on a tree-covered hill the remains of Battle Headquarters can still be found, a stark reminder of the area's wartime history.
Ibsley can also boast a movie-making credit - in 1942 the film First of the Few, starring David Niven, was shot on location at the airfield while it was in service. Now a wartime classic, the film follows the story of the legendary Spitfire, its development and its heroic pilots.
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@arash799 the overall fit is great. I think the pattern of the shirt is too close to the pattern of the jacket in size and they class. Would prefer a plain or stripe shirt or small herringbone in light blue or cream with this look. In addition, with busy patterns overall (here jacket and shirt), I personally try to wear a plain tie to ground the overall look. This is where I think a navy (or midnight blue or dark red) repp/twill/faille or grenadine tie work best. Specifically, this look with a light blue herringbone shirt and a midnight blue or plain cream shirt with dark red tie, would be in a whole other category.
@armedferret the colors/patterns work great. I think your jacket may be a tad too short, but I am not sure. It seems to be barely reaching the bottom of your crotch, and it allows for your tie to peak under the closed button. Just a thought, which I am also not that sure of given the single photo.
I think the tie peeking is more due to button stance; SuitSupply has a higher stance than "traditional" (but only slightly). That and my tie probably could have been tied a tiny bit shorter. Minor niggles though. I think between tge missus and myself we had a couple dozen compliments and many more ogles walking thru the park yesterday.
Today we hit a museum and Crockett and Jones....
Monday morning sloppy trad
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As an observer of this thread I love the looks you guys pull together with some great pieces. One request? It seems that sometimes people post the items that make up the outfit but that seems to have died off a bit. As someone that is still trying to improve my understanding of brands and style I'd appreciate those details. Not a sermon just a thought
Field Jacket: Ralph Lauren
Polo: brooks brothers
Chino: Hugo Boss
Shoes: hand made that i picked up at a market in Iran
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Foley catheters market information, by type of material (latex, silicone, and others), by type (2-way catheters, 3-way catheters, and others), by end user - global forecast till 2023
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The Global Foley Catheters Market is expected to grow at the CAGR of ~7.8% during the forecast period and is estimated to reach USD 987.3million by 2023.
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David Helling's production company is called Commissioned and his mission statement is to follow the Great Commission and bring scripture's truth from the page to the screen. I really like that. I also appreciate his humble spirit as he embarks on ambitious projects to bring to life scripture for today's audience.
When did you first develop an interest in filmmaking?
From the time I was tall enough to reach my grandmother's mantel, it became a castle with action figures in hand becoming the characters in an elaborate tale I built upon for nearly a decade. As I got older— eight, nine or ten, I had decided I would one day turn my saga (about pre-earth beings put here at creation to protect man throughout the millennia) into a mega movie series. The film ideas of those early years should probably be laid to rest in light of scriptural truth; however, it was in those moments that my love for the story took its first steps in the long journey of becoming a filmmaker.
What was the first film that you did?
Not my proudest moment, but I'd have to say my first complete work was an embarrassingly vain rendition of Corey Hart's Sunglasses at Night— produced in my senior year of high school on VHS. At the advisement of my video tech teacher, I entered it into the local college's film festival, where it received a grade of eighty two percent… or something like that. I think it's safe to say the judges were being nice.
What roles do you play as a filmmaker?
As an independent filmmaker, wearing multiple hats seems to come with the territory. Really, I'm a writer/director, but I also love editing my films as well— a process which normally includes a good amount of visual effects work. When it comes to the camera, as much as I enjoy composing the shots and watching the scene come to life through the lens, on a set with many moving parts it's more beneficial for time's sake to sometimes have others operate- which is why I always love to prepare detailed storyboards prior to shoots. Some friends like to laugh and say I'm a "one man band." I'm not sure if that's a compliment or not. Due to the budgets (or lack thereof) of previous projects I have been forced to learn many skills— all the way up to sewing and costume construction. I even concluded early on in a very ambitious, indefinitely hidden version of David & Goliath that it is not the greatest idea to act in your own films. However, as much as I try to do myself, I have been more than blessed with other great artists who contribute to my projects, making them all the better for it.
What films have you been involved in?
Outside of my personal projects I've had a variety of opportunities, from working with the late Lisa Robin Kelly on her last short film, SUX2BME by Half Moon Films to going down to Baja, Mexico documenting a team of veterans racing in the Baja 1,000. Baja was an unforgettable experience, and as a former Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps as well as an OIF veteran, I leapt at the opportunity to be the cinematographer and editor for the documentary directed by Russell Baer and produced by Kyle Kernan. Titled, A Race to Recover, the film raises awareness for wounded vets by showing what they're doing to overcome their injuries. Following the racers as they blazed their way to the tip of the Baja peninsula, we battled unmatched exhaustion, grabbing sleep where we could— be it on the Sea of Cortez or on a hotel rooftop in La Paz. The doc is still in production.
With my own projects I usually steer toward Biblical narratives like my films Christ Tempted, The Old Testament, and upcoming feature, In the Beginning— a film focusing on the happenings of the antediluvian world spanning from the creation of all things to the birth of Noah. In the Beginning is to be the first of a trilogy of films that will chronicle the first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis— a franchise I've longed to create since my time in the Marine Corps.
Tell us about The Old Testament.
Now this was quite the experience! In early fall of 2012, I was asked by my church to do a five minute video summary of the entire Old Testament for their annual Christmas production (thestoryinart.org). In nearly two months my body was put to the lack-of-sleep test, taking 4,000 years of history from scripture to script to screen. About seventy-five percent of it was shot on green screen (much of it in my own living room). From writing, shooting, costuming, make-up and effects, it was a big undertaking that kept me on my toes all the way to the end— the day of it's premier.
What was it like doing a documentary with Ken Ham?
Last year I had the opportunity to interview Ken Ham for my upcoming documentary titled, Willfully Forgotten. It was an absolute pleasure to sit down and talk with him. I can't say enough about his generosity. For a man as busy as he is with events, speaking engagements, TV appearances, etc… for him to show up early for my interview and stay twenty minutes late just to fully answer my questions speaks volumes of his character. He is definitely a man with zeal for the Lord and a heart for others.
Still in production and set to be released this summer, the doc details the importance of a Biblical worldview of origins and why it is widely rejected today. The project has taken me to various locations from the desert to the coast and features the staff of the Creation and Earth History Museum in Santee, CA. I'm also set to interview Creation Today's Eric Hovind at the end of May. It's exciting seeing the Lord continue to work in this film.
What is your goal as a filmmaker?
Just as David, harp in hand, used his artistic gifts to praise and glorify the Lord, I strive to do the same with a camera. If the Lord wills, I hope to create large-scale Biblical epics, starting with In the Beginning.
Anything else?
For those who wish to keep track of where the Lord leads me, see here—
Twitter: @davidhelling
Website: commissionedpictures.com
And for the latest news on In the Beginning—
Twitter: @BeforeNoah
Facebook: facebook.com/ITBfilm


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People who are dealing with neuroendocrine tumors of any kind, be it PNET or carcinoid are prone to special complications that can arise during surgical procedures, even as simple as a root canal or a colonoscopy. These complications can cause the patient to go into carcinoid crisis, a very real and life threatening situation. Below are a list of recommendations that some of the NET experts tell anesthesiologists before working on NET patients.
Several of our expert doctors weigh in on their preferred protocols.
Dr. Eugene Woltering's Protocol
Heading up the Neuroendocrine Tumor program as LSU, Woltering's mutli-disciplinary team uses this protocol.
Dr. Tom O'Dorisio's Protocol
Endocrinologist and wizard, O'Dorisio's team follows this protocol for NET surgeries.
Dr. Rodney Pommier's Protocol
Surgical mastermind in Portland, Dr. Pommier discusses his use and research of octreotide protocol during surgeries for neuroendocrine patients.


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Follow Paul Donovan
The negative consequences of negative rates
- The US vice presidential debate takes place today. There is likely to be less of a media circus about proceedings, which may allow some hints as to policy platforms to creep through. Policy discussion would be a novel addition to the campaign.
- The Fed's Loretta Mester is defying politics to declare her support for a November rate hike. This does seem unlikely, as the Fed is unlikely to have a clear picture of future fiscal and regulatory policy at its November meeting, and these are pertinent facts in determining central bank policy.
- Yves Mersch of the ECB has been telling banks to stop being cry-babies over the consequences of negative rates (which are a tax rather pointedly aimed at banks, as well as large savers). He did at least acknowledge that there are negative consequences from negative rates.
- The Bank of Japan's negative rate policy has also been criticized by opposition politicians. It seems as if the fashion for negative rates is fading, as central bankers realize that they are not a universal panacea for economic ills. Something the Swiss have known for some time.


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Curtiss P-40 "Tomahawk" 1/3.5 Scale
Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk (1/3.5 Scale) – Plans
Scale: 1/3.5, Wingspan: 128"
Length: 108.5", Weight: 55 lbs +
Power: 110cc and Up. Drawn with a Kolm IL230-3-03-LE
The Curtiss P-40 was an American single-engine, single-seat, all-metal fighter and ground attack aircraft that first flew in 1938. The P-40 design was a modification of the previous Curtiss P-36 Hawk which reduced development time and enabled a rapid entry into production and operational service.
P-40s first saw combat with the British Commonwealth squadrons of the Desert Air Force in the Middle East and North African campaigns, during June 1941. The Royal Air Force's No. 112 Squadron was among the first to operate Tomahawks, in North Africa, and the unit was the first Allied military aviation unit to feature the "shark mouth" logo,[6] copying similar markings on some Luftwaffe Messerschmitt Bf 110 twin-engine fighters.
The British Commonwealth and Soviet air forces used the name "Tomahawk" for models equivalent to the P-40B and P-40C.
3-piece wing splits outboard of flaps
Cowl and Canopy built up
Retracts – Sierra Giant Scale
Spinner – Phil Clark, Fighteraces, UK
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Ghost in the Shell: Whitewashed.
There's a lot of internet outrage lately, about the new Ghost in the Shell movie featuring Scarlett Johansson. First of all, we've known for a long time that this was coming and so the outrage happening now seems weird to me, but whatever. Better late to the party than missing it entirely I guess. And who doesn't love a good Hollywood-bashing anti-racism bandwagon party?
First, a confession: I don't like it when people get carried away. I feel like I'm always sort of leaning away from popular opinion, because it seems that popular is a good label for poorly considered idiot rage. The masses, as a rule, are dumb, is what I'm saying.
Now, when it comes to Shirow, I'm a huge fan. I had all the English comics, first editions of Appleseed, Dominion, Ghost in the Shell, Orion. I bought 'em when they came out. I bought the collected versions and the data books. I had the animes on VHS. I bought all the Japanese manga. I have the Intron Depot books. I had the Sampaguita trading cards.
I bought the freaking Masamune Shirow mouse.
OK, does that establish my cred?
Hollywood fucks everything up, especially licensed properties. It's what they do. That they're doing it to something the comic con crowd holds near and dear doesn't make this new, it doesn't make the outrage any more significant. They've always done it, they're just doing it closer to your home now. So there's that.
I'm the very first to say that there should be more Asians in this movie, Hollywood makes everyone white. I'm not down with that, and the thought of Rinko Kikuchi starring makes my knees wobble.
We should probably face it though, there aren't many women alive who match Shirow's vision of our Major Kusanagi. Fit, strong, narrow, huge rack. Who else fits that bill?
But that aside, Masamune Shirow himself has basically handed off the series to other people to build on. He's a hit and run sort of creator. Most of his series' are one-offs. He abandoned Appleseed at the 80% mark (or thereabouts) and he himself turned 50% of Ghost in the Shell into a fucking panty parade. He didn't do much more for Stand Alone Complex than come up with the ideas, scripts and production was all someone else's work.
The people outraged about this story's unique and wonderful status care more about it than the guy who created it.
So carry on, get angry, rage against the movie machine. The only legacy you're trying to defend is your own feelings, your connection, to something someone else made. Someone who damn near ruined it himself, then moved on. And that, I'm sad to say, doesn't really give you a strong, legitimate platform for complaint.
But if someone wants a loud voice to agitate for a Rinko remake, fuck yeah, I'm right there with you. In the mean time, nah. Not an interesting fight.


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The Children's Book Council of Australia (Victorian branch) held their 2014 Claytons Dinner on Tuesday evening at Trinity College, Kew. For those unaware, the Claytons are the predictions from local experts on the CBCA Book of the Year Award Categories. The event takes its name from a non-alcoholic beverage and advertising campaign (1970s-80s) as it is not quite the real thing.
The Older Readers category (Young Adult Fiction), as predicted by our very own Anna Burkey, were as follows:
- Wildlife by Fiona Wood (Pan Macmillan)
- Fairytales for Wilde Girls by Allyse Near (Random House)
- The Sultan's Eyes by Kelly Gardiner (Harper Collins)
- The Tribe: The Disappearance of Ember Crow by Ambelin Kwaymullina (Walker Books)
- The Whole of My World by Nicole Hayes (Random House)
- Cry Blue Murder by Kim Kane and Marion Roberts (UQP)
Honorable mentions:
- The First Third by Will Kostakis (Penguin)
- Run by Tim Sinclair (Penguin)
- Jump by Sean Williams (Allen and Unwin)
You can find the picks for Younger Readers (Middle Grade), Picture Books and Early Childhood on this Storify of the event.
Upcoming Events:
There are many more of these events across Australia should you like to hear about other knowledgeable bookish types on the best titles of 2013.
- Shortlist Showcase in Canberra took place on 12 March.
- Claytons Evening: Ballarat 19 March
- The Night of the Four Judges in Brisbane: 26 March
- Anticipate, Appreciate, Applaud in Sydney: 8 April
- And the Winner is… in Adelaide: 7 April
- There are no equivalent events we could identify in Tasmania, Western Australia or Northern Territory.
Make sure you check out these events!


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Voices from the Second Republic of South Vietnam (1967–1975)
The Republic of (South) Vietnam is commonly viewed as a unified entity throughout the two decades (1955–75) during which the United States was its main ally. Domestic politics during that time, however, followed a dynamic trajectory from authoritarianism to chaos to a relatively stable, eight-year experiment in parliamentary democracy. The stereotype of South Vietnam that appears in most writings, both academic and popular, focuses on the first two periods to portray a caricature of a corrupt, unstable dictatorship, and ignores what was achieved during the last eight years. The essays in this edited volume come from men who strove to build a constitutional structure of representative government during a war for survival with a totalitarian state, and they tell us what worked and what may have gone wrong. Those committed to realizing a noncommunist Vietnamese future placed their hopes in the Second Republic, fought for it, and worked for its success. This book is a step in making their stories known.
Keith W. Taylor is professor of Sino-Vietnamese studies in the department of Asian Studies, Cornell University. He is the author of several books and articles about Vietnamese history and literature. His most recent publication is A History of the Vietnamese (Cambridge University Press, 2013).
- Bui Diem was born in Hanoi in 1923 and graduated with degrees in mathematics from the University of Hanoi in 1945. He was a member of the South Vietnamese delegation to the 1954 Geneva Conference; minister at the Prime Minister Office (1965); Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (1966); ambassador to the United States and special envoy at the Paris Peace Talks (1966–72); and ambassador at large (1973–75).
- Phan Cong Tam graduated from the South Vietnamese National Institute of Administration and was appointed to work at the Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) in 1962. His last position with the agency was as director of the office of operation plans and assistant to the commissioner for special operations.
- Nguyen Ngoc Bich was born in 1937 in Hanoi and was trained in Saigon, the United States, Japan, Austria, Germany, and Spain. Bich served as diplomat at the Embassy of Vietnam, 1967-–71, in Washington, DC; director, National Press Center, 1972–73; department head for overseas information, Ministry of Information and Open Arms, 1973–75; and director general, Vietnam Presse, 1975.
- Tran Quang Minh was born in 1938 in Chau Doc, South Vietnam, and educated in the United States. After 1967 he worked with South Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture on the Accelerated Protein Production Program. In 1969 he was appointed director of cabinet to assist the Land To The Tiller Land Reform Program, and in 1972 he was appointed director general of agriculture to draft the Five-Year Agricultural Development Plan.
- Nguyen Duc Cuong was educated in the United States and served as vice minister for trade (1970–73) and minister of trade and industry (1973–74) in the Government of the Republic of Vietnam.
- Phan Quang Tue graduated from the French school Jean Jacques Rousseau, in Saigon, and the Saigon University School of Law, in 1965. After the Tet offensive, in 1968, he was drafted, commissioned, and assigned to the military court. He was deputy chief of staff of the Office of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in Saigon from 1970 to 1975.
- Tran Van Son (pen name, Tran Binh Nam) was born in 1933 in Hue. He joined the Navy of the Republic of Vietnam in 1955 and graduated from the French Naval Academy in 1957, after which he was assigned to the Naval Training Center in Nha Trang. In 1971 he ran for and was elected to a four-year term representing the city of Nha Trang in the House of Representatives of the National Assembly.
- Ma Xai was born in Long Xuyen, South Vietnam. He earned his medical degreein 1964 and served as surgeon and ophthalmologist at Duy Tan General Hospital in Danang. He was twice elected to the House of Representatives in the National Assembly and served two consecutive terms, 1967–71 and 1971–75.
- Ho van Ky-Thoai graduated from the US Naval Postgraduate School and served in the Vietnamese Navy from 1954 to 1975, including commander of the Joint Sea Commando Forces operating behind North Vietnamese lines, commander of a Naval Task Group, and commander of Naval Coastal Zone 1. He rose to the rank of rear admiral.
- Lan Lu graduated from the Vietnamese Military Academy in 1951. He rose to the rank of general and became Second Field Division chief of staff in 1956. He then served the RVNAF Joint General Staff and its operational command (J-3), and commanded the army's 25th, 23rd, and 10th divisions. He was commandant of the Command and General Staff College and of the National Defense College, chief of the Central Training Command, commanding general of II Corps and the 2nd Military Region, and inspector general.
This volume is a welcome addition to a growing scholarly literature about South Vietnam. Its personal testimonies provide key details not only about the political and military history of that country, but also about the complex backgrounds and worldviews of the men who governed it. It is a record of the hopes and hardships of a group of South Vietnamese who sought to build a stable, prosperous society in a time of decolonization and civil war.—Charles Keith, associate professor, Michigan State University
What the reviewers are saying …
… the [contributors'] accounts provide important insights into life under the Second Republic, reminding us it was a functioning regime attempting to create institutions, build capacity, and carry on the day-to-day operations of governments everywhere … Taken together, the book's chapters make it clear that much of Vietnam's economic recovery—and [often negative] ecological change—beginning in the 1980s was based on the achievements of the Second Republic … [The] collection's greatest value [is] the way it brings together a range of divergent and often unexpected accounts, shedding new light on the Republic of Vietnam at the same time it suggests topics for future research."—Gerard Sasges, Southeast Asian Studies


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Have you ever heard of the Five Love Languages? There is a series of great books by Dr. Gary D. Chapman that talk about the different love languages and how to integrate them into different relationships.
A love language is a way of communicating (expressing or receiving) love, and everyone has a primary love language that is how they best express love, and is usually how they want to receive love as well. The books help you understand the love languages, and discover yours and others' love languages. And then they give you ideas of how to "speak" in the language your loved one understands.
What are the love languages? They are Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Gifts, and Acts of Service. But that's not what I want to tell you about.
I want to tell you about a part of the book The Five Love Languages of Children that really spoke to me. I highly recommend purchasing and reading the entire book.
First, it talked a bit about unconditional love. That love for your child should not be conditional on their behavior as it tends to be. That is something I always kind of knew. I mean I've heard about unconditional love before and understood the concept, but what I always struggled with was how to actually put it into practice. Now this may sound simple, because it's pretty logical, but I'm here to admit that I had never REALLY thought about it this way before.
Unconditional love cannot be based on something that changes with conditions like behavior. Unconditional love has to be based on something that never changes. The one thing that never changes between you and your child, is your relationship to each other. You will always be their parent. I will always be the father of my boys, and they will always be my sons. This will never change. And that is what my love should be based on.
I can be happy for them when they are successful at something, and I can be disappointed or sad when they behave poorly, but neither of these things should change my love for them because I love them because they are my children, not because they are successful.
Now, I truly believe this is true and I think that I am able to do this in reality, but showing unconditional love is another story. That's the hard part, in my book. I love my sons even when they are misbehaving, but my response to that misbehavior does not always show them that I still love them. In their eyes, my love is probably extremely conditional.
So the "trick" is to show them your love in every situation. When they are young is when they need to know of your love the most, and they really need to learn that your love is unconditional so they can be confident in your love and therefore confident in themselves because they will know that no matter what, their daddy (or mommy) loves them.
And this really is a trick. You are going to have to keep yourself from being reactionary. You are going to have to learn to calm down before speaking and acting. Because you need to remember that even when they have pooped on the floor, or snuck into the pantry and eaten all of the cookies, they still need your love. And it is quite possible that the misbehavior occurred solely (though maybe subconsciously) because they are needing a show of your love for them.
So first and foremost, before reacting, tell them how much you love them. Hug them. Kiss them. Tell them how much they mean to you. And then if there needs to be a consequence, you can institute that.
When they misbehave, the first thought should not be "I can't believe they just did that!" It should be "what could I have done?" "Did I not show them enough love or the right love language?" "Are they crying out for love from me?" This will hopefully put you in the right mindset for dealing with the situation. If you don't believe even then that you could have done anything more to show them love, then try to find another reason for why they might be misbehaving. Lack of sleep, physical pain, hunger, thirst, and boredom can all be reasons for misbehavior.
See if you can figure that out, and acknowledge it with them. Let them know their feelings are valid, and how you are going to address the reason for their behavior. Then you can give a consequence.
The second thing I learned from this book is the difference between punishment and discipline. Discipline is not negative. Punishment is.
Discipline basically means "to train" or teach. The way I remember this is to think of Jesus' Disciples. They were the people Jesus was training. And they were to go out and disciple (or teach) to others.
Now that you understand that discipline does not mean punishment, but rather training, you can begin to broaden your scope of dealing with misbehavior. Not every behavior needs punishment, but it does need training, and that training can be in many different forms; positive reinforcement, discussion, redirection, no-reaction, or negative reinforcement (punishment), to name a few. So you can see, punishment is a tool in your discipline toolbox, but it is just one tool, and shouldn't be used for every situation.
Punishment is used way too often these days. A hammer shouldn't be used for painting, or driving a screw. And yet we tend to think that if we hammer on our kids, we will get the outcome we want, when in reality we are just doing damage.
So don't forget: first love, then assess the situation to determine a reason for the behavior, then choose the appropriate style of discipline, and always treat your child calmly with love and respect, even when the appropriate response is punishment. The more you talk them through the process the more respected they will feel and the more they will respect you.


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Healthcare startups sweep podium at Startup Connection
St. Louis Business Journal
by Brian Feldt
Startup companies working to develop a better way to diagnose bacterial infections, reduce concussions and combat cancer were winners at Wednesday night's Startup Connection, the annual entrepreneurial showcase and resource fair.
Nanopore Diagnostics, the local startup developing a 30 minute test that physicians can use to more quickly detect bacterial infections and better prescribe an antibiotic treatment took the top prize of $50,000 in the Startup Challenge, the startup competition within the Startup Connection. Tom Cohen is founder of Nanopore.
Zymplr, which has developed a new helmet liner that can reduce concussions by reducing linear and rotational forces by as much as 40 percent, took second place in the Startup Challenge, winning $30,000. Abu Abraham is founder and CEO of Zymplr.
Immunophotonics, a biotech startup that recently completed a $1.8 million financing led by local investors Cultivation Capital and the BioGenerator, won the $20,000 third prize. Immunophotonics has developed a cancer vaccine for the treatment of metastatic cancers. Lu Alleruzzo is co-founder and COO of Immunophotonics.
"The variety and caliber of business ventures in this year's Startup Challenge is amazing," said Denny Coleman, CEO of the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership which organized the event with the help of sponsor Edwards Jones. "The top three overall winners are particularly impressive and hold great potential to positively impact medical treatment and injury prevention."
In addition, four startup companies received Bright Future Awards of $5,000. Those awards were given to minority, women, veteran or immigrant-owned companies. The winners included Better Weekdays (minority-owned), which has developed a job-matching platform for millennials; HIPAAtrek (female-owned), an online tool for health care providers to manage compliance programs; Zymplr (immigrant-owned); and Blue Line Security Solutions (veteran owned), a facial recognition startup.


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Live updates
- ITV Report
Legal challenge to sixth-form teachers' strike
The National Union of Teachers argues reduced funding will impact on the most disadvantaged students.Read the full story ›
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More than half of teachers 'considering quitting'
Teachers union says workload, pay and low morale drive educators away from the profession.Read the full story ›
Teachers: Schools should adopt positive view of homosexuality
Delegates at the National Union of Teachers (NUT) annual conference in Harrogate have passed a resolution calling for all schools to include a positive view of same-sex relationships as part of their sex education policies.
The conference was told that gains have been made in society on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual (LGBT) rights, but that homophobia, biphobia and transphobia are still prevalent in schools.
An NUT survey of LGBT teachers also found only 10% felt confident in disclosing their sexuality or gender to students and only 18% felt that all staff in their school consistently challenged discrimination against the gay community.
The resolution said: "Conference demands that a future government must tackle the embedded homophobia, biphobia and transphobia that exists in schools and create a positive climate of understanding about sexuality and gender fit for the 21st century.
"This must include a commitment to make it easier to discuss ideas about sexuality and gender so that students and teachers are more confident to identify as LGBT and work in schools without fear of prejudice."
The motion set out a series of measures for the union to take, including calling on the government to "make it compulsory that all schools' sex education policies include a positive portrayal of same-sex relationships."
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Teachers expected to call strike ballot over funding cut
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Teachers: Children are living in 'Victorian conditions'
Teachers have claimed that children are turning up to school sick because their parents cannot afford to take time off to care for them.Read the full story ›
NUT: Ofsted evidence 'wrong'
The National Union of Teachers have labelled the evidence behind Ofsted's claims that schools are failing the most academically able as "wrong".
Christine Blower, the General Secretary of the largest teachers' union, said the evidence supporting the claims was "wrong" because Key Stage two test results were never designed as a predictor for future GCSE grades.
The General secretary said young people's aspirations had been deeply harmed by the reduction in the Education Maintenance Allowance, the increase in tuition fees and cuts to schools' career services.
"While schools are never complacent it has to be remembered that Ofsted's own Annual Report found that 70% of all schools are now good or better. Ofsted has a role to support schools and ensure they are sharing best practice in schools. This report does neither.
"For schools to help and encourage all pupils to reach their full potential we need a curriculum which engages students and is relevant to all the career paths available to young people in the modern workplace".
'Gentle military-style approach' for troubled pupils
Commando Joes', which will receive around £600,000 from the £1.9 million initiative, said that it combined teamwork and fitness "with a gentle military-style approach".
However, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers (NUT), told The Independent that self-discipline and teamwork were objectives "that schools instil in pupils day in day out, the majority having never been anywhere near the military".
Teachers stage fresh strikes
Thousands of teachers and lecturers staged a fresh strike today in the continuing row over the Government's public sector pension reforms.
Around 6500 teachers marched through central London chanting: "We won't work till 68" in reference to the increased retirement age they face.
The action by the National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the University and College Union (UCU) in London affected more than 60 higher and further education institutions as well as a number of schools, and many college students joined in.


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VIDEO: Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer Discuss the End of True Blood
August 19, 2014 by Rachel Tsoumbakos
Find out Why the Last Day of Filming True Blood Season 7 Was So Rushed!
Recently husband and wife (and True Blood co-stars) Anna Paquin (Sookie Stackhouse) and Stephen Moyer (Bill Compton) caught up with Popcorn's Peter Travers to discuss the end of HBO's iconic vampire series. There are plenty of topics touched on in the two video interviews below, including:
- Anna and Paquin meeting on the set of True Blood
- How many sex scenes Stephen directed that included his wife Anna
- What it's like to raise twins
- Dave the dog
- Anna getting an Oscar at such a young age (for her work in the movie, The Piano) and her breathy acceptance speech
- That last day on the set of True Blood Season 7
Finally, make sure you watch to the very end of the first video to find out which song Stephen Moyer sings to his wife at the end of the interview. (HINT: It has a True Blood connection).
In the second video, Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer discuss what they got to keep from the set of True Blood.
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What would you like from the set of True Blood? Did it make this auction list or is it something the stars have already claimed? Let us know by commenting below!
Sources: ABC News – True Blood Gets Staked
ABC News – 'True Blood Stars' Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer on What They Took From The Set
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How many people need to complete your survey to reach valid data?
What margin of error can you accept?5% is a common choice.
The margin of error is a statistic expressing the degree to which the researcher believes the data may not represent the whole population. A lower margin of error requires a larger sample size.
What confidence level do you need?Typical choices are 90%, 95%, or 99%.
The confidence level is a statistic expressing the confidence the researcher has that the data truly represents the whole population. A higher confidence level requires a larger sample size.
What is the population size?If you don't know, use 20000.
How many people are there to choose from for your random sample? The sample size doesn't change much for populations larger than 20,000.
What is the response distribution?The most conservative choice is 50%.
What do you expect the results will be for each survey question? If sample data is skewed highly to one end, the population probably is too. If you don't know, use 50%. This gives you the largest sample size.
Your recommended sample size is:
This is the minimum recommended number of complete responses to every question on your survey. Your data will be valid, within the tolerances you specified, if you obtain a response from this many people to every question on your survey.


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Seven Sisters
Seven Sisters is the gateway to Tottenham. The Seven Sisters story is at least 600 years old and legend has it that seven sisters were due to part ways, and so each planted seven elms to leave a lasting legacy to their family.
That legacy is now Tottenham's southern gateway, with well-connected tube, rail and bus services, making it a welcoming place to do business and socialise through the day and evening. In this section you will find information on the changes happening in and around Seven Sisters.


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On a ride from the King of the Mountains chalet Tour de France history is never far beneath your wheels; the names of many renowned cyclists remain on the tarmac from Tours past. You can expect some breathtaking scenery along the way; snow-capped mountain panoramas, lush valley pastures, pristine lakes, rivers and waterfalls. Whether you're passing through beautiful Alpine villages or breaking up your ride on a sunny restaurant terrace or two, there is always a warm welcome awaiting cyclists.
The riding here is beautiful and plentiful but rarely flat! From undulating rides in the foothills to challenging 'hors categorie' climbs, you will find plenty of variety.
Since 1952, the climb of l'Alpe d'Huez has been a finish for many a dramatic stage of The Tour de France. Recent Tour history saw it as the finish for Stage 17 during the 2008 Tour, won by Carlos Sastre of Spain. In 2011, Pierre Rolland took on the "Spanish armada" of Sanchez and Contador to claim a classy French win atop the Alpe after a day of tireless work for his team leader, Thomas Voeckler. Most recently, another French rider, Christophe Riblon, won there in 2013, when there were two climbs of the Alpe, puctuated by the climb and descent of the col de Sarenne. Despite crashing on that difficult descent, he came back to beat the American, Tejay van Garderen, who exploded just before the finish. History has a habit of being made up there.
The first Alpine climb introduced to The Tour de France in 1911 by Tour founder Henri Desgrange. One kilometre before the summit from the col du Lautaret side, there is a marble monument commemorating his work.
This climb is often used in The Tour de France before Alpe d'Huez. There are stunning views from the summit towards the peaks of the Aiguilles des Arves and there is also a welcoming bar at the summit with a sunny terrace.
A beautiful route passing many rural villages, pastures and the blue lake of the Barrage de Grand Maison. There are far-reaching views to Mont Blanc from the summit.
An open ride taking you through the town of La Grave and on to the summit where the road to the Galibier can be seen snaking above you.
Has been used many times in the Tour de France. Deux Alpes itself is a large and lively ski resort with many shops, bars, cafés and restaurants.
After climbing Alpe d'Huez it is possible to continue on some 8/10km to the Col de Sarenne. From here the descent takes you through wild countryside and many pretty villages making a circular route back to the foot of Alpe d'Huez. The Col de Sarenne can also be approached from the Barrage du Chambon, close to the foot of the Deux Alpes climb.
Your local col! It was first used in the Tour de France in 1966 and most recently in 2013 when it was climbed from the South during stage 18 (Gap to Alpe d'Huez), won by Christophe Riblon for France. A beautiful climb that follows the stunning Liganarre valley. Laurent Jalabert famously left the road early in his career, while riding for Toshiba during the Tour de France, on a bend just below our village, so take care!
There are many lesser known, but equally challenging and beautiful cols, climbs and passes in the area here such as the fearsome Col de Parquetout or Col de Luitel. For those with cars this also opens up the possiblity of riding cols a little further afield such as the Col d'Izoard, Col de la Madeleine, Col du Noyer or even Mont Ventoux!
A Cyclosportive is a mass participation cycle ride attracting hundreds, sometimes thousands, of entrants. It is up to you to choose your pace; whether you tuck into a bunch or take a leisurely spin, you will find there's always a great atmosphere amongst the riders.
If you would like to take part in a cyclosportive during your stay with King of the Mountains, then we will happily advise you on local events, all of which we have completed ourselves.
Please note that it is a condition of entry at all cyclosportives that you are able to produce a medical certificate from your doctor stating that you have been declared fit to participate in cycling events. Without such a document you will not be permitted to ride. Some cyclosportive organisers accept a race licence in place of a medical certificate.
Your cyclosportive entry fee is not included in the price of your holiday.
This takes place on Saturday 4th July 2015. Attracting around 8,000 riders, The Marmotte is one of the best known and most challenging of all cyclosportives. Underestimate this event at your peril!
The Oisans area has plenty to offer mountain bikers; a good mix of cross country, freeride and downhill for all levels.
As well as plenty of superb cycling, the area around the King of the Mountains chalet boasts some great on and off-road running. In nearby Bourg d'Oisans there is also running track. Within 20 minutes of the chalet there are several indoor and outdoor 25m pools as well as open water swimming in the lake at Valbonnais.
The 2015 Alpe d'Huez Triathlon
For further details of the courses and on-line entry forms for the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon visit www.alpetriathlon.com
Please note that it is a condition of entry that you are able to produce a medical certificate from your doctor stating that you have been declared fit to participate in such races.


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In time for Valentine's Day, nonprofit organization Best Friends Animal Society is offering pet adoption fees starting at $14 to help individuals find "The One." The event takes place February 1-15 at the Best Friends Pet Adoption & Spay/Neuter Center in Mission Hills and the NKLA Pet Adoption Center in Los Angeles.
The $14 adoption fee applies to all pets over six months old at the Best Friends Pet Adoption & Spay/Neuter Center and select pets at the NKLA Pet Adoption Center. Each pet is spayed or neutered, micro-chipped, vaccinated, and ready to go home immediately. The centers are open from noon to 8 p.m. daily.
Instead of a dozen roses, consider a dozen reasons why pets make the best Valentines. Visit http://la.bestfriends.org/news/2016/02/looking-love-lasts-adopt-pet-meet-those-relationship-goals for more information.


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A SAUSAGE specially produced for the Wool Fair in Shipston has been named by a town schoolgirl.
Traditional butchers Taylors of Shipston ran a competition with the year 10 food technology students at Shipston High School to choose a name for the new lamb sausage.
But it was The Shipston Woolly Mango Twist, suggested by Steph Osborne, that impressed the butchers. She also suggested the recipe for the sausage now being sold at Taylors.
It was made to celebrate the Wool Fair, which took place on Monday (25).Taylors will be selling a number of lamb-based produce to mark the town's sheep heritage.
Several students visited the butchers to see how sausages were made and were all asked to come up with an appropriate name for the festival's newest banger.
Food technology teacher Emma Butterworth, said: "It has been excellent for students to see how their food is produced and understand how sausages are made. It is great to have a butchers on the doorstep that makes their own sausages so students can appreciate the food production process."
Proprietor Darren Taylor said: "I am delighted to work with the high school to promote healthy eating and to show the students how we make sausages from the best ingredients.
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For October 2017 FabSpace 2.0 Darmstadt is engaged in a series of Innovation events you should not miss. Starting on 4th of October with the Internet of Things meets Earth Observeration Half-Hackathon (IoTmeetsEO), the local FabSpace community is asked to develop low cost solutions for flood prevention and merge the two worlds of Rasperry Pi and Earth Observeration. Thanks to our sponsor exp-tech we're able to give nice prizes. The best solutions will win a raspberry Pi starter kit. More information at: iotmeetseo.fabspace-germany.de.
The next event will be in cooperation with ESA & Merck. Together we'll organize the Space2Health Hackathon at the innovation center of Merck in Darmstadt starting at 6th of October 2017. You can find more information and the registration here.
Just a few days later we're proud to have our next Hackathon together with Breeze Technologies, a startup from Hamburg, on 11./12.10.2017. In the "BreezeCleanAir4city" hack it will be all about merging eo and in situ sensors to measure air quality. If you want to learn more about it, let's have a look at: breezecleanair4city.fabspace-germany.de.
Finally, and not yet 100% confirmed we're still trying to organize the Climathon in Darmstadt on 27th of October. Stay tuned!
This series of events finally closes our first round of Innovation events before our First Bootcamp in November 2017. We'll continue with Innovation events in 2018.


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Please join us on our
2020 Exhibition Tour
We like to meet new prospects as well as our existing customers and partners. That is why we try to be present on several Fairs & Exhibitions during these years.
Please take a look where is our next stop and contact us to schedule a visit.
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Master classes
Throughout the year we have masterclasses in a variety of different circus activities for youth and adults. In the last year alone we have had workshops in aerial hoop, aerial trapeze, Chinese pole, cyr wheel, clowning, tight-wire walking and we are excited to see what this new circus year brings. Watch this space for any upcoming masterclasses and keep an eye on our social media for more information.


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When you have an upcoming graduate in your family, it is a special time to celebrate!
Many families have a timeless quilt created out of the graduate's favorite shirts and memorabilia from high school or college.
Let your graduate know how proud you are of them!!
Here is a beautiful quilt that captured this special young lady's childhood and high school memories. She's now off to college but with a lifetime keepsake of the "best years of her life."
This graduation quilt tells the story of an All-State Softball player who went on to a very successful collegiate softball career. What a fabulous way to remember her experiences and accomplishments that can be passed down to future generations!
Soccer Quilt – this young man was a serious soccer player and his parents wanted to capture all the exciting moments in a graduation quilt.
How many soccer jerseys are in your closet?
This quilt was made for a beautiful young lady that graduated from St. Pius High School. What a surprise she opened at her high school graduation!
Here are some potpourri pictures of other graduation quilts I created for some very happy graduates!


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Obtaining a learners permit in Michigan is part of a process called "graduated driver licensing." To get learners permit credentials in the state, you will need to visit a local Secretary of State (SOS) office. (The services provided by the SOS are commonly known as DMV services.) Teen residents need a permit for driving before they can obtain a full drivers license, and residents over 18 also need a type of learners permit, called a Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP), if they have never been licensed or their previous license has been long expired. Learn more about MI learners permits in the sections below.
Michigan Requirements for Learners Permit Applicants
A DMV learners permit may also be called a Level 1 license within the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program. These are the three levels (you need a permit for driving in Michigan before reaching Levels 2 and 3):
- Level 1 is given to teenage drivers who are at least 14 years and nine months old. This is a traditional learners permit that requires supervision while the holder is driving.
- Level 2 is a mid-level graduated license that is similar to a full license, with some key restrictions. Level 2 drivers must be at least 16 years old.
- Level 3 is a license given to drivers who are at least 17 years old and have completed all requirements for graduating. There are no restrictions on this license.
If you are a parent getting a learners permit for your child, know that he or she must pass a driver education course before obtaining the permit. Teen drivers can begin this DMV drivers permit course as soon as they are 14 years and eight months old. You must give them permission before they can enroll in a drivers ed course.
Getting a learners permit is only possible after at least 24 hours of classroom instruction, six hours of instruction behind the wheel and four hours observed in a training vehicle. If learners permit seekers pass a course certified by the Michigan Department of State, and also pass a knowledge test, then they will receive a Certificate of Completion. This does not allow learners permit seekers to drive, however it is necessary to apply.
Note: Teen applicants must also pass a vision screening before they are allowed to begin the behind-the-wheel section of the drivers ed course.
DMV drivers permits for all motorists 18 and older are called temporary instruction permits (TIPs). With a TIP, you can drive in a vehicle with a licensed adult for 180 days. You should seek this type of learners permit if you have never had a license, if you previously held a foreign license that is now expired or if you have held a U.S. license in the past but it is more than four years expired. To apply for a TIP, you need documents proving your Social Security Number, legal presence in the U.S., in-state residency and identity in addition to passing certain knowledge and vision tests.
Where to Get a Learners Permit in Michigan
Applying for a learners permit in Michigan must be done at a Secretary of State branch office. Obtaining a learners permit online is not possible. If you are a parent applying for a learners permit with and on behalf of your teenage child, both you and your teen must be present at the SOS office during the application.
The requirements for a Michigan learners permit are as follows:
- You must have a green driver Certificate of Completion proving that your teen has completed a certified drivers ed course, meeting all standards of vision, knowledge and driving ability.
- You must be able to prove your teen's Social Security Number (or provide a letter of ineligibility).
- You must establish your teen's U.S. citizenship or legal presence in the country.
- You must prove your teen's identity.
- You must provide documents proving that your teen resides in the state of Michigan.
- As a parent or guardian, you must provide your signature on the learners permit application.
If all of these conditions are met, then your teen can obtain a learners drivers license and legally drive on state roads under proper supervision.
Note: There is no fee for obtaining a Level 1 GDL license.
Michigan Learners Permit Rules
One of the most common learners permit questions is, "What restrictions must teen drivers abide by with a Level 1 license?"
The most obvious of the Michigan learners permit rules is that Level 1 teen drivers may not drive alone. By definition, a learners permit requires adult supervision. There are some specific restrictions for Level 1 teen drivers. For example, learners drivers license holders can only drive with a licensed parent or guardian in the car or with certain other licensed drivers who are over 21 years of age. Also, the supervising adult must be sitting in the front seat. And teen drivers are not allowed to use a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle.
On this last point, DMV drivers permit holders are not permitted to use cell phones in most cases as of March 28, 2013. Michigan law defines what "use" means very clearly. The learners permit holder must not make an outgoing call from the phone nor can the driver answer an incoming call. Essentially, an MI permit for driving forbids holders from communicating with anyone verbally through the phone, even if they are only listening.
Michigan DMV drivers permit holders are, however, allowed to use voice-operated systems that are already built into the vehicle. Some exceptions to the cell phone restriction learners permit rules include using a phone to report a car accident, road hazard or medical emergency, using a phone if the driver truly feels that his or her safety is in danger and using a phone to report a crime or prevent a potential crime.
Learners permit holders who violate the cell phone restriction laws are subject to a ticket, which in turn results in fines and costs. Therefore, it is important to strictly adhere to all restrictions and guidelines.