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Aerodynamics in Car Racing
An excellent minisite looking at aerodynamic design concepts of racecars.
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How aerodynamics influence the flight of a boomerang, the shape of a racecar and more.
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A comprehension set of notes explaining bike aerodynamics.
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A range of activities on aerodynamics and fluid mechanics.
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Detailed information on the aerodynamics involved in making paper airplanes, including why they look different to real planes.
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A fun experiment that explores the world of aerodynamics. All you'll need is a Frisbee, long string or hose, large open area, tape measure, a friend, a pens or pencil and a piece of paper.
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The Changing Way That Math Is Taught To Children
from the carry-the-1 deptNPR has a fascinating story about how the methods for teaching basic mathematics have been changing in schools. For example, they show the following comparison for teaching multiplication:
The Way We Used To MultiplyThis fascinates me because I was definitely taught that first method as a kid, but what really gets me is that I ended up teaching myself the second method, because it seemed like a fun trick that made it easier to multiply larger numbers in my head (shocking news: I was a bit of a nerd). But once I had taught myself the latter method, I could never figure out why that wasn't more common. Apparently, I was just ahead of my time.
The old way to multiply required a student to add the products of 36 x 4 and 36 x 2. The trick is to add that 0 at the end of the second product.
How Kids Learn To Multiply Now
These days, students add four products to get the answer.
The other interesting thing that hit me was the article's explanation for why things have shifted:
"That's largely to reflect the different needs of society," he says. "No one ever in their real life anymore needs to -- and in most cases never does -- do the calculations themselves."So for all the times kids claim that they shouldn't need to learn mathematics because they'll never need aspects of it in real life, it's nice to see that the education system is actually adapting to make the process of how you think about math much more practical in today's world.
Computers do arithmetic for us, Devlin says, but making computers do the things we want them to do requires algebraic thinking. For instance, take a computer spreadsheet. The computer does all the calculations for you automatically. But you have to write the macros that tell it what calculations to do -- and that is algebraic thinking.
"You cannot become good at algebra without a mastery of arithmetic," Devlin says, "but arithmetic itself is no longer the ultimate goal." Thus the emphasis in teaching mathematics today is on getting people to be sophisticated, algebraic thinkers.

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Perito Moreno
Los Glaciares National Park, 9405 El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/RhU3aK
This picture does not do the Perito Moreno Glacier justice, for when you are standing on the viewing platforms looking at this behemoth, it humbles you. You feel like an ant. Its terminus is 3 miles wide, has 97 square miles of ice, is 19 miles in length, has an average of about 200 feet above water level and about 400 feet under, and is the world's third largest reserve of fresh water. Then, the magnitude of it all really hits you and sinks in. Its breathtaking beauty proceeds to overload your senses. My buddy and I got to spend about an hour at the viewing platforms, after finishing up the MiniTrekking glacier walk from the afternoon with the outfitting company Hielo y Aventura (highly recommend using that company if you are ever in El Calafate, great tour all around, both Spanish & English speaking guides, shots of whiskey at end of the hike). In this photo, I was able to get a shot off before a huge chunk of the glacier, directly in front of us, calved off into the frozen lake below. You can see an earlier post from about a week prior showing that in action, when I luckily had my iPhone ready in hand to capture that moment. Perito Moreno will forever be etched into not only my memory and eyes, but my heart as well. Magnifique!
Perito Glacier Cave
Los Glaciares National Park, 9405 El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/xIiH0w
As we were hiking on Perito Moreno, I had to keep reminding myself that I was walking on a glacier and not just some snowy hillside, on ice that probably formed thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of years ago. Up just a bit from the glacier's terminus, was where the hike began, and 19 miles to the west is how far Perito stretches. Seeing things like this snow cave, with its soft aqua blue glow, was so beautiful and otherworldly. I felt like I was on Planet Hoth, waiting to see a Wampa and Luky Skywalker pop out of this cave. The snow formations, lighting and patterns in the snow, reminded me of being in a Dr. Suess book, like in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Turn after turn rendered us new views like this. At a certain point, your brain reaches its beauty quota for the day and doesn't know how to handle the rest, putting you into a temporary meditative state of awe. And let me tell you, that is a very good state to be in.
The Long Trek Up Loma
Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten, Santa Cruz Province
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/GZkufT
While the trek up the last half of Loma doesn't look steep, when you add in the ice covered snow that you either have loose footing on or break through to fluffy snow underneath, it adds some time and effort to the hike. But that was ok, for I couldn't help stopping many times along the way to snap pics like this. How can you not just stare in awe at this all day long?
Loma Pliegue del Tombado
Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten, Santa Cruz Province
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/rOF647
Trekking up the unmarked trail to Loma del Pliegue Tombado, we were treated to views like this all along the journey. Snow swept mountainsides, delicately preserved, void of footsteps with the sun gently reflecting off the slope, while the mountain range grazed the skyline, peaking over at us as if to say hello. Climbing up the unmarked trail to the lookout point, we would make our way through open fields like this and then get hit with a forest of dormant, sleeping leafless trees, that were so thick and dense, you would lose track of the sky and direction you were suppose to be heading. Several times, we would reorient to get our bearings. Every time we would come out of the clumps of forest, our view of Cerro Fitzroy and Cerro Torre would be different. With the adventure making it up the hillside, along with getting lost on the return down, having views like this helped make anything else on your mind a distant memory. Like a beautiful mirage that actually exists, you feel how small and insignificant you are, yet at the same time, connected to this raw power of nature.
Torres del Paine
Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/8mwT0O
Remember how I mentioned that I am a firm believer in the idea that things happening for a reason? Well, this is a result of another one of those cases. The route we took from Puerto Natales to our hotel near the park was a straight shot, hour and a half drive. But a little more than half way in, we encountered hilly roads with a fresh layer of snow laid down the night before. Our little VW Up had no power, let alone any weight or traction in its tires, to make it up this snowy, icy hill. We eventually relented and turned around, having to take the long way around the whole park, another two plus hours added on, going over unpaved, bumpy dirt roads, with some holes the size of our car. What we thought was an unfortunate situation, turned into an amazing day. As we got closer and closer to the east side entrance of the park, the Torres del Paine range came slowly into view. There was not a cloud in the sky, expect for wisps of clouds scattered here and there, in front of and behind the peaks. What was going to be a two and half hour detour, turned into more like a four plus hour side trip, with a memory card full of shots like this. When you are looking at these magnificent towers, you want to just stare at them forever. If we didn't have a hotel room waiting for us with a warm bed and delicious food, we may have slept overnight in the car, just to see these peaks that much longer.
Fitzroy Hairpiece
Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten, Santa Cruz Province
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/16kWBf
I just love this shot, for this cloud hung on for dear life, over an hour plus while we sat and enjoyed our cold pizza lunch at the top of the lookout point at Loma Pliegue del Tombado. It was like one of those balloons that gets tangled in a spiderweb of tree branches and as the wind blows, it sort of attempts to wiggle free, but chooses not to and lie dormant. Meanwhile, tons and tons and tons of smaller, wispier clouds passed over and around this big puffy one, as the powerful trade winds blew over the Andes mountain range from the Pacific. It's almost as if Fitzroy needed some shade from the bright sun and asked it to just stay put for a little bit or maybe she was putting on a show for us and our cameras. I'm going with the later.
Mount Fitzroy
Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten, Santa Cruz Province
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/bp8AY8
Hello outside world! I have Internet, and of all places, in Torrres del Paine in Chile. This place is so remote, it's not even funny. Shocking I can connect at all let alone post this pic. Funny story behind this one. My buddy and I were in El Chalten, Argentina, last week to hike the myriad of trails. We decided to hike the famous Laguna de Los Tres and climb the last part up to the base of Mount/Cerro Fitzroy, depending on weather. The last part ascends about 1,200 feet in under only a half mile, so fairly steep. Going up was fine with beautiful blue skies. There were some snowy, icy trails, but we made it just fine. Then there is a rather deceptively large hill/ridge to climb up, not steep but a last slow grind to get to the top. That is what you see here in the bottom half with snow and rocks, with stunning Mount Fitzroy peeking out behind. I luckily snapped a pic at this moment, for clouds started to roll in shortly after and by the time we got to the top, most of Mount Fitzroy was completely obscured. Then it started to snow, along with lovely 80-100mph Patagonian winds. We immediately turned around and started our descent. Let's just say I can check that off my not-so-fun bucket list: "Descending down Mount Fitzroy in an almost blinding snow storm with 80-100mph winds, minus hiking poles or crampons."
Clouds Over Cuernos
Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/kfR9mT
This was just one of those days, where we experienced so many changes in weather, we lost count. It started off sunny with a few clouds in the morning, but by noon turned dark. The heavens opened up with a rainstorm and eventually turned into a light dusting of a snow shower. Then it stopped and the sun came back out, melting most of the snow on the ground. A few hours later, the snow reappeared, only this time was more than a dusting. It snowed heavily for a good while, adding a nice layer to the semi-melted prior snowfall. And then it just stopped. Overcast clouds remained in the air but higher than usual winds proceeded to blow those clouds out of the park. This picture was taken after all the gray had dissipated from the sky and we were left with the most epic of cloud patterns nestled through the peaks and in the sky. Silky smooth and buttery clouds were just hugging the Torres del Paine peaks while those puffy cumulonimbus clouds littered the sky above. And you can see the remains of some of the snowfall in the foreground. What a crazy and beautiful day of nature on display.
The Scale of Size
Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten, Santa Cruz Province
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/GEFYhN
To give you some perspective of how really immense and tall these mountains are, these two consist of the left side of my Fitzroy pic, that big brown chunk of hillside and then the glacier on the far left. The hiker in blue, I never met, so unfortunately won't get their royalties. And this shot is zoomed in, so you still have about double or more fully zoomed out. Let's just put it this way…these mountains are ginormous. And that you have access to such massive grandeur, right at your fingertips, or more accurately, toe-tips, is why my love for Patagonia will never fade.
Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten, Santa Cruz Province
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/GEFYhN
To give you some perspective of how really immense and tall these mountains are, these two consist of the left side of my Fitzroy pic, that big brown chunk of hillside and then the glacier on the far left. My friend Pablo, who I met in El Chalten and went on this hike with, is my lovely model in the orange jacket. And this shot is zoomed in, so you still have about double or more fully zoomed out. Let's just put it this way…these mountains are ginormous. And that you have access to such massive grandeur, right at your fingertips, or more accurately, toe-tips, is why my love for Patagonia will never fade.
Mirador los Torres
Torres del Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/2Y2J6C
We made it! The last 1,000ft or so trudge up a semi-unstable collection of lose rocky trail, sitting on top of or around slippery packed snow, with patches of ice, made for one last exhausting push up to this prize our eyes would feast upon. The Mirador las Torres hike isn't necessarily a technically challenging hike (only 11.2 miles roundtrip) as it is one of many elevation changes up and down (around 36,000 steps on our pedometer that day), eventually building to about 3,000ft of elevation change, over many small ups and downs. My right achilles, which started to hurt after some two serious weeks of hiking trails like these, was flaring up the whole time. My buddy made it to the top first with me close behind, so to celebrate, he struck a pose on that rock, as an explorer to first reach a summit would. Seeing the three cuernos of the Torres so up and close like that made all the effort and wear and tear on my body worth it. Just priceless!
Holy Moley!!
Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten, Santa Cruz Province
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/16kWBf
After finally finding our way up the unmarked open hillside an hour later, to the top of Loma del Pliegue Tombado, this is what lay before our very eyes. Pure, unadulterated, raw beauty. When my eyes first gazed upon this, it was so moving, my eyes teared up. It took my breath away, for moments later, after that long hike, reality kicked in and I inhaled deeply for more air. Stunning Fitzroy and Torre with wisps of clouds touching their peaks; Glacier Grande and Torre with their radiant aqua blue color; Laguna Torre with its half water, half frozen ice surface. Of the numerous beautiful vistas I have seen on my travels around the world, I can probably only count on one, maybe two hands, views like this that took over my mind, body and soul so completely, as if time stood still. With the combination of a long adventurous hike, up steep, snowy and icy hills, unmarked trails and wind that would make a hurricane jealous, the reward of this at the end of the trail was such a delicious icing on the cake. A moment frozen in time, seared deeply into my memory forever.
The Glory of Fitzroy
Los Glaciares National Park, El Chalten, Santa Cruz Province
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/GEFYhN
My wish and dream came true. Went to bed praying to the weather gods, that it would be clear and sunny the next day, hiking up to Lago de los Tres to see Cerro Fitzroy…AND IT WAS!!! From just a little over two years ago, my friend (Chris del Palacio) and I reached the top, only to be caught in a snowstorm, with a perilous hike back down a steep 1300ft, in blizzard white out conditions. While it was beautifully clear, winds were actually stronger than they were during the snowstorm. So much in fact, I was mid-stride at the top, when a wind gust that had to of been 70-80mph came out of nowhere, lifting me off the ground a good few inches, tossing me a few feet to the right. Thank god I wasn't on the edge of a cliff. I guess that was Fitzroy's way of saying hello. P.S. This pic was taken at 4,000ft above sea level. There is another 6,000ft plus of mountain in this pic. It's so stunning it doesn't look real.
Perito Moreno - east side
Los Glaciares National Park, 9405 El Calafate, Santa Cruz Province
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/64pwpY
Just before we made the final trek to the base of Perito Moreno, to get fitted in crampons, our tour guide stopped us at this forrest clearing. We had been shrouded in the woods on trails leading up to this point and when we made it into the clearing, it took my breath away. The sheer scope and magnitude of this beautiful glacier, up close, makes you feel like an ant. You wonder with amazement how something could be this stunning. My buddy and I were in the English speaking tour guide group, which only had ten people, compared to the Spanish tour with about fifty or so. This was to our advantage, for the tour guides were giving the groups a bit of a history on Perito, and with only ten people, we finished quicker than the others. We were first to get fitted for crampons and set foot on the glacier, but not before being warmly introduced to an amazing glacier, a towering snowcapped mountain, a vibrantly blue sky, pristine aqua blue gray waters and a craggy, rocky tundra. Perito's introduction to us was like one of those warm, enveloping hugs you never want to break from. I wish there was some magic spell I could have conjured up to capture the feeling you get when seeing this in person, for pictures really do not do it justice.
Lago y Glaciar Grey
Lago Grey, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/aesyFc
Our last day in Torres del Paine and it was again, just like the day before, a calm spring morning with little to no wind. This here is Lago Grey, with Glacier Grey far off in the background. While you will find wind in most place, this part of Torres del Paine, on the west side of the park, is notorious for some really crazy, knock you on your butt winds. But not this day. Our last day in the park, we decided to take it easy after a few days of strenuous hikes. We drove to the south end of Lago Grey and made our way across this spit of land, a mix of sand and large pebbles, that is usually covered in water during the summer months. Three quarters of the way across the lake, an island rises up, with the start of a trail that leads to a lookout point. I ventured on up this stone pebble embankment, to get close to the shore, when I saw these chunks of the glacier. I threw on my telephoto lens and snapped away. The surface was so calm, almost eery to be that still, and the glacier chunks coupled with the glacier off in the back, made for such a great shot.
Lago Pehoe Sunrise
Hosteria Pehoe, Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/B0xw5f
We could not have asked for better conditions that morning. Getting up super early in the AM to catch the sunrise, we hoped there would be no clouds. The forecast the night before called for clear skies, so our fingers were crossed. We knew of this location from the first day we drove by it and instantly knew we had to get back there. This is right on Lake Pehoe, from a little spit of an island that has a hotel on it called Hosteria Pehoe. It is such a tiny island that there is only a small footbridge to get over to it. My buddy and I were setup along the shore the whole morning, when a guest at the hotel was making her way over the bridge to her car. She told us there was an amazing view on the island that gives you an gorgeous panoramic view of the mountain range. Man oh man she wasn't kidding! Not only was the sky clear as day, but the howling high winds we experienced mostly every day in Patagonia, were nonexistent. This made for a silky smooth surface with a perfect reflection. It was as if even the fish underneath and potential birds landing on the surface, knew we were here, taking pause for us to grab this shot.
Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/Ity0Ta
Driving on the east side of the park, these were the views we were treated to at every turn. Beautiful rolling hills of farmlands, that first range of slow rolling brown scruffy hills and then the majestic mountain range of the cuernos. The Torres del Paine peaks stood proud and tall this day, of which two of three are in view, with the hidden one slightly peaking out from behind the clouds on the left. The tallest peak of the three, by a slight amount, is the hidden one behind the clouds called Torre Sur standing at about 8,200 feet. To its right in the middle is Torre Central at 8,100 feet and then to its right, Torre Norte at just under 7,500 feet. These and the whole Torres del Paine range of granite peaks were deeply and violently eroded by glaciers around 12 million years ago. As stunning as it is to see Torres del Pain now, I can only imagine how mind blowing it would be if one could see a time lapse of it getting carved out from the glaciers.
Mount Cook
Mount Cook National Park
Mount Cook Road, Ben Ohau, 7999
Canterbury Region
New Zealand
Google Maps Location: http://goo.gl/mR1Hnu
After a full day spent in Mount Cook National Park, we were on our way back to Queenstown. There were so many beautiful spots to stop and take pictures, that if you stopped at every location, you wouldn't get home for 2 days. But this shot was one I fortunately saw while looking in my rear view mirror. I pulled out the telephoto to get the compressed feel and snapped away. Couldn't have asked for a better moment in time to capture the beauty and splendor of Mt. Cook, jutting up all 10,000 plus feet in front of us.
Google Maps Location: http://goo.gl/O3Ufg
On our third and final leg of the lift up to Little Matterhorn, we had just boarded the twenty person gondola and taken off, when I spotted this view of the majestic Matterhorn. Having my camera at the ready, I stabilized my camera against the plexiglass and fired off a few shots. Until you are really up close to this magnificent mountain, you cannot even begin to feel how large it is and how small you feel before it, like tiny little ants. Clouds had just rolled in, kissing the tip of its peak. The snow peppering the mountainside, with rocks, boulders and craggy rock faces popping through, and a small lake nestled beneath made for such a beautiful moment. How could one pass that up? I for sure didn't. After taking a bunch, I put my camera aside to just bask in the beauty of the moment.
Mitre Peak & Milford Sound
Milford Discovery Center - Harrisons Cove
Milford Sound 9600
Southland Region
New Zealand
Google Maps Location: http://goo.gl/Ts1S7y
This is from my first trip to New Zealand in 2011, with Milford Sound as a must-do on the itinerary. I booked a day-trip with Kiwi Discovery, which included a bus ride to Milford and back, along with your cruise factored in. I read of how rainy and cloudy it could get at a moments notice in the Fiordland, so was pleasantly surprised that it didn't rain a drop the whole day. This afforded some spectacular views the whole drive there. As soon as we arrived at Milford, getting ready to board our boat, mighty Mitre Peak is front and center, rising about 6,000 feet in the air. As we were backing out of the harbor to start our journey, a bunch of puffy clouds had just rolled in, teasing the top of its tallest peak making for an amazing shot.
Paine Sunset
Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/kfR9mT
Capturing a time lapse of this sunset for a good 1.5-2 hours, my buddy and I also snapped pics from time to time. You couldn't have asked for a better setting, with the stunning range of the Paine to the meandering Rio Serrano to the puffy white clouds that continuously rolled in and out the whole evening. As the evening crept in, lights from the hotels and cabins below came alive. And then to pass the time, my buddy and I played a few rounds of Carcassonne on our iPhones, in between picture taking. An all around amazing night.
Cuernos Morning Delight
Torres del Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/8RLNKF
I can tell you that on any other day, I am not a morning person. The snooze button and late mornings on the weekend are my MO. But when it comes to getting up at the crack of dawn to capture a beautiful sunrise, I will do that in a heartbeat. This was our first sunrise in Torres del Paine. We arrived the day prior in the afternoon and had a leisurely drive throughout the whole park's winding dirt gravel roads, that lay beneath the gorgeous Paine peaks. Scoping out the perfect viewing point to get the sun rising on the mountain peaks, we found one that was perched up high, looking out over Lago Nordenskjold. Two huge peaks of the range lay before us. The alarm went off at a yawn inducing 4am and we were at the spot no later than 4:30. This shot here is about 3 hours later, when the sun had just peaked up over the horizon. A small wispy puff of a cloud was frozen above the tallest peak, while the sun cast a beautiful warm glow on its front face, while causing some beautiful shadows. You couldn't ask for a better sunrise.
Starry Night
Torres de Paine, Magallanes y la Antártica Chilena Region, Chile
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/6SOQb6
Can you believe this view? I couldn't while I was there, for I had to keep pinching myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. Even looking back on this photo now, I am still blown away at how clear it was that night, standing there on a dock, on the side of the Rio Serrano in front of our hotel. My buddy and I made probably one of the best decisions of our trip earlier that week. We were planning to stay in Torres del Paine for the week, but looking to the mid-week, rain and overcast clouds were forecasted. The lovely hotel and staff at Hotel Cabañas Del Paine allowed us to shift our last two nights, plus book another night on Sunday. We did the same for our hotel in Punta Arenas, swapping days, traveling down there for our King Penguin tour on Tierra del Fuego. We hit amazing weather for the penguins and when we traveled back to Torres del Paine, we were treated to three beautiful days of blue skies and puffy clouds, but clear skies at night like this. It was so clear, we could even see satellites moving in their geosynchronous orbits. If it wasn't for temps dropping into the low 20s and us having been out there for two hours plus, we could have stayed out all night. Such beauty, such splendor, such awe, for my eyes will never be the same.
Interlaken - Harder Kulm
Bernese Oberland region
Lake Brienz (left) & Lake Thun (right)
Google Maps Location: http://goo.gl/9aOCER
Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Google Maps Location photo was taken from: https://goo.gl/vmC3ll
I absolutely love it when it rains in LA. After it stops, you get the most amazing cloud formations in sky that is normally just regular blue, with small puffs/wisps of clouds here and there. But this evening the clouds were epic. And couple that with the iconic Santa Monica Pier, with its Pacific Park amusement park, and you have yourself a beautiful setting. You can see way off on the horizon the sun is setting, backlighting the mountain of clouds consuming the sky. The Pacific Wheel ferris wheel was just turned on so you can faintly see its lights. Way off in the distance, out of this shot, a storm was again brewing up the coast in Malibu with periodic flashes of lighting. Later on that night after finishing up, the storm had made its way south down the coast and started to sprinkle. I fortunately made it back to my car, parked about eight levels high, to capture the storm and lighting moving in to Santa Monica.
Straight of Magellan Morning Delight
Punta Arenas, Tierra del Fuego, Chile
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Taking a break from the mountainous region of Patagonia, my buddy and I made our way down to Punta Arenas to see the King Penguin colony on Tierra del Fuego. With our trusty and amazing guide from Laguna Azul, Rodrigo Eduardo, we made our way onto the ferry to cross the Straight of Magellan to the town of Porvenir, a little over 20 miles away. You can see our white van below on the deck. As we were still sitting docked, ready to push off, the sun had already risen but was doing its hardest to break through the cloud coverage. It cast this amazing, warm glow across the whole straight of water and made for such a peaceful, calm setting. You can also vaguely make out Tierra del Fuego off in the distance, that thin spit of dark matter that barely sticks up over the horizon. Once we set sail, we were fortunate to have this view stay with us for a good portion of the trip.
Milford Sound
Milford Sound Scenic Cruises - Real Journeys, Southland Region, New Zealand
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These waterfalls at Milford Sound are ones the captain of the boat, who has been doing this for years, had never seen before. He said that every time it downpours at Milford, new waterfalls sprout up left and right, pouring down new paths of the fjord's steep cliffs. On our drive to Milford it started pouring down rain and at first I was a little disappointed, having been here 3 years prior and treated to a sunny day. But as we drove more and more through Fiordland National Park and were treated to similar sights you see here, I knew the Milford Sound cruise was going to be an amazing experience like no other. While a bit cold, windy and rainy, I made off with some amazing shots like this. Rain or shine at Milford and you will be treated to amazing sights with either.
Three Sisters & Jamison Valley
Blue Mountains National Park
Echo Point & Jamison Valley
Echo Point Rd, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
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The St. Catharine College baseball staff has been busy trying to find players to fill the holes left by graduation from a squad that went 32-25 this spring. And that effort has already led to nine signees for the 2013 season for Luther Bramblett's Bat Pats.
Luther Bramblett, head coach of St. Catharine College baseball for 11 years, has spent the last four seasons trying to fill an important void – that of a pitching coach.
As a volunteer assistant for the last two years, Kesha Vittitow has become very familiar with the cheerleading program at St. Catharine College.
When Brandon Johnson received his bachelor's degree from St. Catharine College in May, he became the first Patriot basketball player to complete four years at the school that was playing junior college athletics until 2008.
There's a new face on the campus of St. Catharine College, but it's not of a new student, faculty or staff member; it's the face of the new athletic logo designed for Patriots sports. The new Patriot logo comes after nearly two years of discussion, planning and designing.
St. Catharine College will hold a "Patriot Preview" open house starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 for those interested in seeing what the school has to offer.
It wasn't as easy as the first time the Patriots played Midway College, when they beat the Eagles in straight sets, but Adam Stevenson's
Patriots still got the job done on the road Tuesday with a 3-1 victory.
"It was ugly, but it is a win," said Stevenson whose team improved to 19-4.
The Patriots took the first set 25-21, and won the second 25-18. But Midway (4-12) edged the Patriots 25-23 in the third set, before St. Catharine closed out the match with a 25-19 fourth set victory.
It took over just 104 minutes to decide the outcome of Tuesday's soccer match between St. Catharine and the visiting Panthers from Hanover College. When the game was decided, it wasn't to the benefit of Tim Wolz's Patriots. Hanover (4-7) took advantage of a loose ball in front of the goal and converted with 5:53 to go in the second overtime for a 2-1 win.
The setback left St. Catharine with a 1-6-1 record as they embark this Sunday for a game at West Virginia Tech. The next Mid-South Conference game is at home against Rio Grande on Oct. 11.
The St. Catharine womens' soccer team made the long trip through West Virginia to take on two teams in two days. After two hard-fought games, the Lady Patriots returned home with a win and a loss.
The Lady Pats opened their fall season at NCAA Div. II Bellarmine University, with a double-header on Saturday afternoon.
SCC came out swinging to end the day with a split against the Lady Knights, falling 7-6 in game one and rebounding with a 5-2 win in game two.
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Give 02. Good Morning (Skit) a listen - it's a new offering from Spitfiya. It was dropped on Friday, September 3rd, 2010. Spitfiya's musical situation is improving with every new release, and 02. Good Morning (Skit) will most definitely help the cause. It's a fine addition to the growing body of work Spitfiya has been developing since stepping foot in the game. We're looking forward to what Spitfiya has in store.
Have you heard Spitfiya's H.A.M. (Freestyle)? If you're down, make sure to visit Spitfiya's profile page for the newest info, news, songs, and mixtapes.
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Shared topic: Of PTRs and News Websites
It's time for another shared topic! This week, the excellent Windsoar of Jaded Alt asks about our thoughts concerning the PTR and all the news it generates. Does having all upcoming information on hand spoil the game? Check out other responses on Blog Azeroth!
I'm going to share my honest, honest, honest opinion here. I'm taking a page from Rajjs' book and say that, as hard as I try, I can't bring myself to care. Last week, my blog feed showed me angry blogger after angry blogger, up in arms about gated progression. At least, it looked like they were angry. I wasn't able to hold my attention past the pictures and first line of each. I wanted to share the feeling, I wanted to yell "OMG ITS THE END OF WOW" and burn my keyboard over it, after all, I'm all about fitting in. I don't fit in, though, at least not in that respect. For me, until I've experienced something first hand, it's not real.
It's my personality. I'm the same way about anything. In the hallway before a practical exam, my classmates are reeling in fear. I watch them squirm, wishing I was nervous too. My nerves don't kick in until my hand touches the doorknob. Once my brain registers "the beginning", I sweat and shake and say stupid things like everyone else, but not a second before. Same goes for fun things. I love travel. I mean, I LOVE to travel. I'd live my entire life out of my backpack if I could get away with it. Yet, an hour before any grand departure, I'm still reluctantly packing, whining about the hassle and god why the hell did I decide that it would be a good idea to fly across the continent again. The magic begins when I get in the cab. Finally! It's real and I can't be happier.
I remember trying to write about emblem changes way back. I'm not even going to link it, it's that embarrassing. Surely, I would have something to say about it! I must, I must! But I wrote the whole thing coldly and my conclusion can be summed up by one word: meh. It took a week or two after 3.2 for me to think, "Yeah. Yeah, that's pretty cool. I like that."
Ok, so what does that have to do with knowing about instances, boss fights and loot tables before they go live?
Well, for one, I'm not going to actively look them up. They're not real to me, I don't care about them. If I do hear spoilers or see pictures, they won't register. When I watch boss videos or read guides to prepare for a fight, I even have to take notes otherwise I don't recall a thing. I have to live it to believe it.
Oh! but how I do love going into fights blind, observing and trying to figure out what's going on. I remember the first two weeks of Wrath, experiencing the new instances, poking the new bosses with sticks to see how they'd react, laughing at our silliness… That was such a happy WoW time. In the past, I have looked for a guild that did boss fights blind, but found none. I do my raid homework only because I'm part of a team and there's no good in being the only clueless person on that team. I probably would be a good candidate for PTR fun but I've never tried because…because… I've just…never tried.
And loot tables? Uggg, don't bore me with loot talk! To me, loot is means to an end. I want to raid and I want things to die. I need X, Y, Z in order to raid and for things to die. Ok, fine, lets get X, Y, Z. There are exceptions and I do have some sentimental pieces stowed in my bank. What makes those pieces special, though, are the circumstances of their acquisition and not their mere existence. Do you know when I look up loot tables? Do you? Do you, really? It's when I get asked what I need from somewhere and I don't want to look like an idiot. Not a second before. (EDIT: Because there might be some new 80s reading this and getting the wrong idea, yes, I did read loot tables when I was first gearing up for Naxx. When you need to make large, quick upgrades, there's no way around it.)
I must admit that I do enjoy listening to people talking about upcoming changes. I like listening to the guys on vent, I like listening to podcasts, I like to see which blog addresses which topics. What really interests me, however, is what person X feels strongly about as opposed to person Y. How does that fit together with their personality and how they play the game? Absolutely fascinating!
I'm quite sure I'm in a minority among serious players. Good WoW news sites get tons and tons of traffic. Even I get a lot of search engine hits from people looking for news (I bet they're disappointed!). There's always a lot of excitement, anger and other varying emotions buzzing when changes are announced or discovered. I would say that, as a general rule, the PTR and news sites add to the gaming experience.
Does the PTR and the news it generates take away from some people's enjoyment of the game? Maybe. Some people love surprises on patch day. Some people, like me, love learning boss fights firsthand but can't because they need to keep up with their teams. However, my thought on this is that if you need to learn things the hard way that badly, then perhaps an MMO isn't the right kind of game for you.
On a side note, I do want mention that I loosely keep track of paladin changes throughout the patch testing, but it's more to avoid panic on patch day than anything else. After a change, I want to be polished up and ready to go as soon as possible. I am what I am, but I don't think it's an excuse to be any less of a player.
I still try to care, I really do, but I don't think there's any hope. Sometimes I feel a smidge of guilt about not being more in the know. Just a tiny smidge. After all, it's a pretty big game and there are other things to talk about than upcoming changes. There's no rule that says "you must care about changes to game X amount of time before they go live", so yeah. To each our own.
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In the early 1990s, David was Marketplace's European correspondent based in London, and he hosted Marketplace's evening program from 1993 to 2003. From 2003 to 2005, he co-anchored the PBS television news magazine program NOW with journalist Bill Moyers, before taking over as the program's solo anchor in 2005. His feature-length documentary film, Fixing the Future, appeared in theaters nationwide in 2012. Among his awards for broadcast journalism are the Peabody, the DuPont-Columbia, the Cronkite, and the Emmy.
David has a bachelor's degree from Wesleyan University and a master's degree in journalism from Stanford University. He has appeared on CBS, CNBC, MSNBC, and BBC World Service Television; his newspaper work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the Baltimore Sun, and Britain's The Guardian. David is author of the book Squandering Aimlessly, an exploration of how Americans apply their personal values to their money.
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What is going on in Pocono Township? First, we read about unauthorized payments made to a former supervisor and police chief. Then, we hear about a $159,000 dump truck purchased without the supervisors' required public approval. Add to that, the situation where two of the current supervisors fired the third from a township job, only to vote into that same job one of the two who did the firing. The resulting lawsuit will cost taxpayers many thousands of dollars. This is craziness.
I know that these elected officials try to do the best they can, and I don't believe there's any dishonesty or ill-intent on their part. I do believe that these are examples of an antiquated system of township governing that is no longer effective in a 21st century Pocono Township.
Second-class townships were meant for small rural communities. As populations grow, the challenges within townships become more complicated and the old ways of doing business no longer make sense. When elected leaders can vote themselves into paid township jobs, there are no checks and balances. There's no transparency. They become their own boss and, as we have seen, that can cause intentional and/or unintentional abuses of power. We also have seen that the three-supervisor governing structure can create two-to-one conflicts that are obviously detrimental to streamlined and effective governing.
All this can change if Pocono Township votes itself into a first-class township. There is a petition being passed around by a group calling themselves the "Pocono First Initiative." Provided there are enough signatures, the question, "Should Pocono Township become a first-class township?" will be on the November ballot. To find out how to sign the petition, email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Let's get this initiative on the ballot. And let's upgrade Pocono Township to a first-class township.


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There have been rumblings about an impending second installment in the I Am Legend (would-be) franchise being made, ever since the original 2007 film grossed over half a billion dollars worldwide in theaters. Warner Bros. has finally struck a deal to do just that, with Oscar-winner Akiva Goldsman - who co-wrote and produced the original Legend adaptation - now onboard to collaborate on the project (in some form).
Here's where things get a bit tricky. The second I Am Legend flick is (as Deadline puts it) "not being called a prequel," and is being fashioned so as to allow Will Smith to reprise his role as scientist Robert Neville (if the A-lister so chooses).
Quick history lesson: some three years ago, Smith reportedly conceived an idea for an I Am Legend prequel, the setup for which would have seen the Robert Neville character team up with pockets of survivors in the aftermath of an apocalyptic man-made virus - resulting in him "interacting, bonding, and ultimately failing to save them," thus setting the stage for the events of I Am Legend.
However, that idea was scrapped in favor of a more direct sequel. The script for I Am Legend 2 was to be written by then-unknown D.B. Weiss (now, known as the co-creator of HBO's Game of Thrones TV series) and would have somehow allowed for Smith to reprise his role as Mr. Neville, despite his (spoiler?) having been seemingly blown up by a grenade during the climax of the first film.
Jump to the present and Warner Bros. has instead recruited up-and-comer Arash Amel (The Expatriate) to pen the initial draft for the new I Am Legend movie. There's no word yet on whether or not the project is still being fashioned as a sequel - though, it could be in a state of flux similar to the studio's 300 spin-off, a film which was long assumed to be a prequel/midquel, but has recently been labeled a sequel instead.
Assuming the second installment of I Am Legend is not simply a prequel-in-disguise, there are two ways for a Smith-starring sequel to make sense (sort of):
- Robert Neville is featured heavily in flashbacks, in a manner similar to how I Am Legend chronicles the chaotic quarantine of Manhattan (via its protagonist's memories).
- Amel's screenplay accepts I Am Legend's alternate ending (which partly restores the thematic value of Richard Matheson's source material, while also allowing Robert Neville to live) as being "canon" - and ignores the much-decried climax to the film adaptation's theatrical cut.
Obviously, the easier (and, frankly, more interesting) route would be to develop a prequel along the lines of what Smith originally had in mind, rather than attempting to awkwardly navigate around the conclusion to the theatrically-released version of I Am Legend. For the time being, though, it seems that the former may NOT be what Warner Bros. has in mind. Make of that what you will.
We will keep you posted on the status of the new I Am Legend installment (be it prequel or sequel) as the story develops.
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Work and finances
If you've taken a leave from work, you may be very happy when you can go back. Going back can represent a big step on the way to "normal" or be a sign of overcoming cancer. You are happy to have your routine back and the company and support of your co-workers. But even if you're looking forward to it, it's normal to be nervous about returning to work.
You are the best judge of when you're well enough to go back to your job. When you're ready, talk to your healthcare team and your employer. Most people return to work without any problem. But if you're uncertain, talk to your human resources department. Some companies provide an employee assistance program that can offer support in various ways to people returning to work.
If you can, give yourself time to make the transition back. You could start off working part-time hours and gradually move up to full-time hours. If you have a very demanding job, you may need to change the way you work or consider working part time. If you are can't return to work, you may want to consider long-term disability.
Some cancer survivors can face problems when they try to go back to work or get a new job after treatment. These problems may include:
- not being hired for a new job
- being let go from a previous job
- being demoted or passed over for promotions
- being denied health benefits
- having problems with their co-workers
- getting time off for medical appointments
It is against the law to discriminate against someone who has cancer or a physical disability. You can protect yourself from employment discrimination by learning about your rights in the workplace.
For example, an employer cannot treat you differently from other workers in job-related activities because of a cancer history, as long as you are qualified for the job. Employers have to reasonably accommodate changes, such as changes in work hours or duties, to help you do your job after cancer treatment. However, they do not have to make changes that would be overly costly or disruptive.
Financial concerns
When you return to work you may feel relieved to have a steady income again. But you may still have financial concerns if you are not able to return to work full time right away. You may have used up all or most of your savings to cover costs during your cancer treatment. And you may still have some ongoing costs, such as equipment or nutritional supplements.
Check with your human resources department to see how your health and employment benefits will be affected after returning to work.
Account managers at your bank, personal financial planners or advisors can help you budget your money and help you with a financial plan now that you have returned to work.
You may still be able to claim some of your ongoing medical costs (such as drugs, equipment and supplies) on your income tax return.
Long-term disability benefits
Long-term disability (LTD) is a type of insurance that pays a percentage of your salary, if you are not able to work for a long period of time or are unable to return to work at all.
If you are covered by an employer, LTD benefits may be offered after short-term disability benefits end. LTD benefits vary depending on the plan.
You will be asked to provide detailed medical information when you apply for LTD benefits. You may have several medical forms to fill in, some of which have to be completed by all of the doctors responsible for your care. A medical update may be needed at certain times and there may be a limit to the amount of time you can draw benefits.
You may qualify for government disability benefits through the Canada Pension Plan disability benefit or the Quebec Pension Plan disability program.
Life and travel insurance
Some private life insurance companies will insure cancer survivors, but at a higher rate. Others may insure cancer survivors after a number of years of being disease-free. In some cases, buying individual coverage can be harder for a cancer survivor.
As a cancer survivor, it may be harder or more expensive for you to get travel health or trip cancellation insurance. Check to see what your healthcare plan covers and read the fine print on your policy to make sure you understand its terms. When you're applying, ask lots of questions and be open about the fact you've had cancer and any other health conditions you have. If you don't tell the insurance company about an illness or health concern, it may invalidate your coverage.
A social worker or financial advisor may be able to tell you about which companies provide extended health benefits, critical illness, travel or life insurance and what they have to offer cancer survivors.
For more information on group and individual life and health insurance plans in Canada, go to the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA) or OmbudService for Life and Health Insurance.
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