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IE8 Still Failing PNG AlphaMay 20, 2010
You thought our long nightmare of PNG alpha transparency support was finally over as of IE7, didn't you? Yeah, me too.
Over the past few months I've been collaborating with Chris Glass on the newly-launched Joyent site. (When someone comes to you and says, hey, we have Chris Glass helping us out with this project and we'd like the two of you to work together, you jump at that chance.)
I was tossing around ideas for building an interactive infographic Chris had designed, and thought of at least four different ways of pulling it off. We're reaching this interesting point with front end web technology where we now have actual choices besides Flash for jobs like this. I considered CSS3 animations and the Canvas element before ultimately deciding on PNGs with alpha transparency and jQuery transitions and fades.
I put off browser testing as long as I could, but just this week prior to launch I realized it was very broken in all versions of Internet Explorer. I had a plan to back out to a static graphic in IE6, assuming IE7 and IE8 would treat the PNG + animation combo like any other reasonably modern browser. I was wrong.
It seems that IE's implementation of PNGs with alpha transparency is still buggy or incomplete in some way. When you place a PNG with alpha on a static page, you'll never be the wiser. It's when you adjust the opacity of that PNG that you run into problems. Take the following example:
I'm overlaying this slightly-transparent image of three triangles atop a few different backgrounds. So far so good. IE7 and IE8 keep up. But if I apply further transparency to the image in the form of a jQuery
fadeIn or an opacity value, things go a little haywire:
That's the same setup as before, only with an opacity value of 0.99 (almost completely opaque) applied to each
img element. In non-IE browsers, the previous two examples ought to look the same. In IE7 and IE8 on the other hand, the previous example instead looks like this next one:
Of course, no version of IE supports the CSS
opacity property yet, so jQuery instead applies the opacity by exploiting the IE-proprietary AlphaImageLoader filter. This ends up being the root cause of the (seemingly well-known) bug. The suggested fix is to apply the transparency to the parent element instead, but I've had little success with that workaround.
What did work was a little library called DD_belatedPNG that applies PNG transparency via VML instead of AlphaImageLoader. It's designed for IE6, but it works just fine in IE7 as well. For IE8, I was forced to throw out an X-UA-Compatible meta tag and step IE8 down to IE7 mode for this particular page.
It's still not perfect. I noticed a faint white bounding box poking through at lower opacities that forced me to slightly adjust hover effects for all versions of IE. But you know, for all that, it's darn well good enough.
"Ed Catmull and I invented the integral alpha channel in late 1977 at the New York Institute of Technology. I remember the moment very clearly. Ed was working on his sub-pixel hidden surface algorithm for SIGGRAPH paper submission [1]. He was rendering images over different backgrounds using the new technique. I was working with him since I knew where all the interesting background images lay in our file system. We had six of the rare 8-bit framebuffers at NYIT at this time. I would position a background in three of them (equivalently one RGB framebuffer) over which he would render a foreground element. A different background required a new rendering, a very slow process then.
Ed mentioned that life would certainly be easier if, instead of re-rendering the same image over different backgrounds, he rendered the opacity information with the color information once at each pixel into a file. Then the image could be composited over different backgrounds, without re-rendering, as it was read pixel-by-pixel from the file. I immediately said that this would be extremely easy to accomplish, confident because I had written our image file saving and restoring programs. Versions for saving and restoring 8-bit and 24-bit images existed, and I knew exactly the changes to extend the code to 32-bit images. I started right then and by the next morning had the full package, complete with Unix manual pages using "alpha" and "RGBA" terminology, ready for use. All Ed had to do was write the alpha information into a fourth framebuffer. We called it that because composition uses the classic linear interpolation formula aA + (1-a)B [read a as "alpha" (Greek letters are difficult for .htm documents)] where a controls the amount of interpolation between, in this case, two images A and B. I would save the four framebuffers (equivalently, one RGBA framebuffer) into a file with the new code, savpa4. Then Ed or I or anybody could use the newly revised restore routine, getpa, to composite the file image over an arbitrary image already in the framebuffers. getpa could detect a fourth channel in a file image and use it to composite as the image was read from the file. That was it. The integral alpha channel had been born. The "or anybody" is a key phrase: The integral alpha channel severs the image synthesis step from the compositing step."
The first working, practical real-world alpha channel, implemented in code is 33 years old.
Microsoft should be working in updates for IE7 and IE8 for fix this things, not a new version (IE9) that will probably contain new errors.
But this is Microsoft…
Ps.: sorry for my english, Google Translate help me but I think not much :)
I tell people this all the time. Never, ever trust any version of IE to do anything right.
Dave you already checked that "buggy feature" at the IE 9 Platform Preview?
Yeah, I had the exact same problem last year. PNGs with Alpha-transparency inside a slideshow got weird black spots on them whilst fading, even in IE8. Luckily, in my case, it could be fixed by using a progid:DXImageTransform.Microsoft.AlphaImageLoader filter, which works in IE8 as well when using -ms-filter. (See http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1204457/how-to-solve-hack-fading-semi-transparent-png-bug-in-ie8 for a jQuery plugin.) Have you tried that, or was DD_belatedPNG the first fix you tested?
IE's CSS filters will jack up PNGs if you try to run them on content with PNGs in it. It's not just the Alpha filter. It's all of their filters. To make matters worse, It will jack up your @font-face fonts, too.
I recently did a client site with some tricky Ajax page loads (unontrusively, of course) where the content faded in and out. While the page cross fades, the font looks horrible (seemed to remove anti-aliasing while it was not 100% opaque), and sometimes things like the bar in "A" would disappear, leaving an upside-down "V", after the fade back in.
Microsoft needs to research how Webkit and Gecko are doing these things (opacity, etc) and learn a good way to implement them in IE9. Filters get the job done and were arguably ahead of their time (we're just not getting the CSS transitions MS was working on for years); however, the implementation is kludgy to code and makes things ugly if you are trying to be at all innovative. It's by no means a good solution compared to what is available on other browsers.
@Keith Lang - 33 years. Wow.
@Webstandard-Blog - I had not, but upon doing so just now, I'm happy to report IE9 appears to fix the problem. (Assuming it's actually applying the jQuery, which is something I didn't check.)
@Mathias Bynens - I tried a bunch of things before settling on DD_belatedPNG, but most alpha-enabling scripts use AlphaImageLoader so they don't fix the problem.
@Robert - seems there's hope for IE9 after all, see above.
You're too kind sir. The honor was mine. A true pleasure working with you on this!
Ugg, was hoping this actually was fixed in IE8. Guess not. As you mentioned, it's a result of a clash with DXImageTransform. I usually see this manifest as a loss of ClearType in IE. The solution usually involved removing the fade or using js to remove the filter attribute elem.style.removeAttribute('filter') after the fade is complete.
I have had the same problems with IE8, it seems that IE8 has a really crappy way with javaScript. I also have to use X-UA-Compatible so I can render javaScript like IE7 does.
Thank you microsoft!
Looks like nobody else has complimented you on the design of Joyent's new website. It's simply gorgeous, from code to interface. Excellent work!
Thanks Dave for sharing your experiences here. I bumped into this problem with PNGs on IE when I added some jQuery effects to a gallery overlay. Whilst your solution was not suitable for my situation (as you said - not perfect) it did help to gain better insight of what was going on and how bad this is addressed sofar. I hope the problem will be solved for IE9 + jQuery and so I can implement fancier effects on galleries.
Browser testing is always fun and where one really earns their money in my experience. I wouldn't say that it made me a better graphic designer. In fact my inner graphic design child is very upset about it. But my CSS "mechanic" skills are better for it.
I ran into this problem and came up with the same solution using DD_BelatedPNG. I never thought to use the X-UA-Compatible to knock IE8 down to the IE7 renderer though! So I just wrote it off.
I'm revisiting this and the ideal solution would be to get DD_BelatedPNG working in IE8. In my research I learned how Microsoft actually made IE8's VML renderer even worse and practically broken. It'd be really awesome if someone who knows VML well could figure out a solution to bring this IE8.
Works great on IE9.
Anyway, thanks for the post. Fingers crossed for IE9.
The one good thing I see is that IE9 is fast approaching and many users will be upgrading. The beta is still missing some of the css3 that currently works in other browsers, but it looks like Microsoft is no longer asleep at the wheel. They are at least trying to stay compliant now.


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How Oracle Saved the America's Cup
San Francisco
Oracle Team USA, the resilient crew of sailors who capped an epic comeback Wednesday to win the America's Cup, had spent hundreds of hours at sea over the past three years preparing to win this 162-year-old yacht race.
But in the end, the victory came down to one of the oldest methods of rescue in team sports: calling a timeout to make adjustments.
The defending America's Cup champion Oracle team, which is financed by billionaire Oracle Corp. founder Larry Ellison, struggled early in the final, falling behind Emirates Team New Zealand 8 races to 1. Then, something clicked. The Oracle boat began to dominate, erasing deficits on San Francisco Bay with ease and accelerating to win by sometimes yawning margins. It finished the comeback Wednesday to take the first-to-nine-wins series, 9-8.
The Kiwis, who were funded by the New Zealand government and a mishmash of corporate sponsors, suddenly looked hapless. By any reasonable standard, the eight straight wins Oracle reeled off to win the Cup rank among the most impressive comebacks in the history of sports. "These guys just showed so much heart," said Oracle skipper Jimmy Spithill.
Given the extraordinary complexity of these seven-ton double-hulled, carbon-fiber catamarans, which were built expressly for this iteration of the race, it's hard for everyday sailors, let alone engineers, to know what really makes them tick. And given that the teams are free to tweak the boats between races, the puzzle is even more complex.
In the hours after the race, Oracle credited its resurgence to a combination of improvising on the fly, gambling on wind conditions and, as in any sports comeback, getting very lucky.
Six weeks before the Cup began on Sept. 7, Oracle examined a sailing technique called foiling. This involves lifting its boat's two hulls out of the water, by balancing on L-shaped boards called foils, to reduce drag and increase speed. The boats had already foiled downwind, so the team studied whether it could do so on the course's upwind leg, where boats must sail about 45 degrees to the wind and make a series of zigzag turns.
The problem was that the yacht needed to be moving especially fast to elevate on its foils. And to get the extra speed, the boat would have to avoid headwinds by sailing on a less-direct zigzag course.
Oracle didn't like the test results and decided against the tactic. "They had it so wrong out of the blocks," said Ken Read, a former America's Cup skipper and current NBC Sports analyst. "It's shocking how much technology they had at their disposal and came out so wrong upwind."
But when the regatta started, one team did foil upwind: New Zealand. The Kiwis trounced Oracle in six of the first seven races, building enormous leads on the upwind segment.
During that first week, a flustered Oracle team called a "timeout" to postpone a race and regroup. The team's 11 sailors spent the off days studying upwind foiling again. They realized the technique had two advantages: the speed boost offset the greater distance the boat had to travel. And they could better maintain speed on zigzag turns, which are called tacks, with the boat's hull above the water. "You cover more ground, but you're going into the tack at a faster speed," Oracle chief Russell Coutts said Sunday.
Oracle adopted the technique and immediately started equaling the Kiwis on the upwind leg. Then, in the last few races, breezed past them. "We just had to configure the boat properly," Ellison said Wednesday. "The guys on the engineering team finally...broke the code. Russell talked about driving the boat lower and faster, rather than higher and slower."
In Wednesday's clincher, Oracle turned a three-second deficit at the start of the segment into a 26-second advantage. It won by 44 seconds.
Oracle also started aggressively outfitting its boat for weather conditions. On the yacht's front is a spot for a giant pole, called a spine, for an auxiliary sail. In the first week of racing, Oracle had been keeping a spine there for a bigger sail designed for light winds. But the first week of racing featured only heavy wind, so the spine added unnecessary drag to the boat. It was like carrying an umbrella if the forecast called for a 40% chance of rain. After the first week, Oracle started removing the spine if the forecast called for heavy winds. "We were probably too conservative in those early races," Coutts said. "If you don't have it and you get that wind condition, game over. You're screwed with a capital F."
Then there's the matter of luck. Twice during this event, New Zealand had a commanding lead in a race—only for it to be called off. The first time was a result of high winds that exceeded the strict limits that were put in place after a fatal May accident involving the Swedish team.
The second occurred Friday, when New Zealand, needing just one more win to return the Cup to Auckland, had a nearly mile-long lead, but could not finish within the 40-minute time limit because the wind was too light.
Said Spithill after Friday's called-off race: "Sometimes things go your way."
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Barn-Find Bonanza - Backyard FindsPosted in Features on January 1, 2013
Some barns contain more than cows, chickens, and feral cats. As a matter of fact, some may even contain old, restorable 4x4s. Now for the uninitiated, if you find a cool but decrepit old 4x4 in a barn, you have found the quintessential "barn find," which can be a very good thing. The term barn find is actually a catchall phrase that encompasses more than just a vehicle specifically found in a barn. It includes just about any abandoned vehicle found in, near, next to, in front of, or behind a barn, in a pole shed, an old garage, a granary, or wherever.
In the May '12 Trail's End column we revisited a story that ran in the September '01 issue, which told the story of a barn-find '46 Jeep CJ-2A. We ended the story by asking if you had ever snagged a barn find, and if so, we invited you to tell us about it. And wow, did you ever. Almost immediately we started receiving fascinating stories and photos about old rigs you've rescued and put back into service.
Wheelers who buy and restore these old rigs deserve a pat on the back. After all, there are easier ways to procure and equip a rig. Often, barn finds are not in running condition and many times they were parked and abandoned for a reason, like due to major mechanical failure. Some barn find recipients just get 'em running and relish the fact they got a classic rig for cheap, while others thoroughly restore 'em to like-new condition.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy reading these stories of rescued rigs in (mostly) the owners own words.
1976 Jeep CJ-5
Owners: Seth and John Clark
Resides in: Westhampton, Massachusetts
The story: Clark says, "Working on a small dairy farm in Westhampton, Massachusetts, I stumbled across an old Jeep hidden beneath years of dust and behind mountains of unused equipment. Upon questioning, the farmer said it was just an old beater he had picked up long ago, but never had the time or money to keep it useful. Turns out it was a '76 CJ-5 with a 4.2L (259ci) inline-six and a three-speed. Using a fresh battery and a little spritz of love juice down the carb she fired right up! A deal was struck for $500 and I drove it home the next day (with no brakes).
"Although the seats were torn and the body rusty, I had a hunch there might be a hidden gem somewhere underneath all that mud and dust (and cow manure). There were no visible leaks; the four-wheel drive worked fine; it had a nicely done six-point rollcage; rock guards; and upon further inspection, the Dana 30 front axle had 4.10 gears and the rear AMC 20 matched and had a locker with one-piece 'shafts! Yes! My instincts were right.
"It has been a slow build but I still own it 10 years later. Since then it has received a new radiator, new seats, stainless steel brake lines and fuel lines, 3-inch lift kit, and some hand-me-down mud-terrains. My father and I take it out whenever we can and we love advocating the idea that you don't need a high-dollar rig to have fun. Also, whenever we go out we always bring a trash bag to pick up any litter we see because we love this sport and want to make sure it stays around for a long time. That's why we are a part of Tread Lightly! and always make sure we leave the woods looking better than when we found it."
1920 Nash Quad
Owner: Bruce Rice
Resides in: Snohomish, Washington
The story: Rice says, "I found an early four-wheeler near a barn in Calder, Idaho, in the summer of 1988. It was a '20 Nash Quad.
"I'm sure you're familiar with the story about the Nash Quad. It was a truck that 'Drives, brakes, and steers on all four wheels.' These trucks, much like the Jeep did in World War II, helped win the war in Europe in World War I. They were the standard truck for the Marine Expeditionary Forces. There were almost 12,000 of these trucks built for the war effort, initially by the Jeffery Company and then Nash after mid-year 1917.
"My truck, however, was not a military version. Being built in 1920 it was used as a logging truck in the Idaho mountains up until World War II. It was abandoned in place after the war where it sat until 1963. The guy I bought it from (the son of the original owner) dragged it out of the woods in 1963 and it sat in his 'yard' in Calder, Idaho, until I bought it in 1997. That's right, it took me from 1988 until 1997 to convince him to sell it to me. As you can see, it was almost unrecognizable when I found it.
"Anyway, it was a five-year project that became a great patience-building exercise. It runs and drives great and as a logging truck it fits right in here in the Pacific Northwest."
1947 Jeep CJ-2A
Owner: Mark Harris
Resides in: Brentwood, California
The story: Harris says, "Here was my barn find. It is a '47 CJ-2A that was sitting behind a shed at a pest control business out in the sticks around 1989. Never mind the bitchin' Pontiac headlights that were cobbled on the grille, most Jeeps this old have bad eyesight. I think with four headlights it makes it look like it has glasses on.
"I brought it home in October, and then had it running to go to King of the Hammers as a get-around rig. It's much cooler to be in a flatfender than in a side-by-side.
"It already had the mounts done for a 289, but sitting outside in the rain with no intake and a 6-inch hole in the hood, I knew the motor was no good. I had an extra 302 I just swapped in. It's a really good find though, as the power steering swap and overdrive was already on it. It just needed some clean-up. I swapped in early CJ-5 springs, moved the rear axle back so I could get a little legroom, and I've been driving it ever since.
"Twenty-twelve is the year of the flatfender. I take it everywhere. It also just drove from the Bay area to the 60th Jeeper's Jamboree and back home without any issues."
71 GMC ¾-ton pickup
Owner: Matt and Fenton Nelson
Resides in: Iowa Falls, Iowa
The story: Matt Nelson says, "My son Fenton wanted an early '70s GMC or Chevy pickup so bad he could not stand it. That is all he talked about, wanting to get a pickup. So I put a small ad in the local farm paper here in Iowa 'looking for early '70s GMC or Chevy pickup,' and did we find one. A farmer from about one hour north of us called me and said he had a '71 GMC ¾-ton pickup that was his fathers. His father had passed away some years ago and the truck had sat in the barn not used. The farmer could not take it to the junkyard due to the love his father had for the pickup as he had bought it new. It was his pride and joy.
"He was joyed to hear that it was for my 15-year-old boy to fix up and put it back into good use. After some discussion about what we were going to do with the truck he wanted to meet my son to make sure it would have a good home. The interview with my son went well and after a little motor work and a jump-start we were on our way home with it for $250.
"My son and I spent the whole fall and winter in the shop going through every piece, part, and instrument, getting it in good running shape. The four-barrel 350 motor was running weak so a lot of work and time went into upgrading the electrical system and carburetor until it ran like a top. The Turbo 350 tranny shifted like a dream from day one, so only a change of oil and the addition of a tranny cooler was all that was needed for that.
"New rocker panels, cab corners, quarter panels, floorboards, and the body was ready to go. I located a flatbed for it as my son is really into flatbeds. Some people do not like the looks of them, but he loves them so it got a flatbed we found in a tree grove, fixed it up, and put it back into use also."
Nelson goes on to list all of the parts that were replaced or added including a fifth-wheel plate for a gooseneck trailer, rear suspension air bags, and a rear receiver hitch.
"The truck was done by his 16th birthday and made its debut at the 'drive your tractor to school' day for the local FFA chapter. It was a hit," Nelson notes.
71 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
Owner: Mike Bellomy
Resides in: Scottsboro, Alabama
The story: Bellomy rescued this '71 FJ40 from "ruining in a field" near where he lives in Alabama. He says, "I recently had a friend help me paint a '69 FJ40 Land Cruiser and he told me he knew where there was another one and if I might be interested he would take me and show me where it was. I went out and took a look and it took me approximately two years of haggling with the guy who owned it before being able to talk him into selling it to me. I'm in the process of restoring it right now and should have it in the paint shop in the next couple of months. I plan on painting it the mustard yellow color that was so popular and just screams Land Cruiser to me."
Bellomy's FJ40 only has 61,000 miles on it and he says it is as solid as a new one. He has already done a disc brake swap on the front and probably will do a power steering conversion as well. Bellomy has also rescued a '69 FJ40 that was in worse shape and he restored it to like-new condition.
1951 Dodge/Gerstenslager Power Wagon ambulance
Owner: Dan Brown
Resides in: Lapeer, Michigan
The story: Brown says, "A while back a good friend of mine from Albuquerque, New Mexico, sent an email and attached some intriguing photos. As I recall, my friend Brian and his brother had stopped at a body shop in Albuquerque to see about having some work done on his brother's old '50s-vintage pickup truck. Behind the shop, functioning as an auxiliary storage shed and shelter for the guard dog, was a '51Dodge/Gerstenslager U.S. Navy Power Wagon ambulance. He asked the shop owner if the truck might be for sale, as he knew a guy up in Michigan who might be foolish enough to want to buy it and fix the thing up! Brian put me in touch with Jeff, the shop owner. Negotiations took about five minutes and I became the proud (sight unseen) owner of a not-too-rusty 8,700 GVWR doorstop. Jeff said, 'the guy I got it from said it was running, I'm sure' and that it had 'most of its parts in the back,' somewhere.
"I contracted to have the Gerstie hauled up here to Michigan by a commercial hauler who didn't care that the truck didn't run, had fossilized tires (one of which was flat), no brakes of any kind, and no seats, but steered OK. It took us three hours to coax the thing off the car hauler with my John Deere loader.
"I confess, I had a tiny bit of buyer's remorse as we examined the thing. (I never admitted this to my wife, Debi. The girl is a saint.) The transportation cost was almost four times what I paid for the truck.
"Caveat emptor? No way! My new best friend Jeff is 100 percent true and honest. Once I found all of the parts I needed and vacuumed half of the high desert out of the intake manifold, the engine fired right up and runs as smooth as some of that high-priced Mexican tequila!
"This particular Dodge Power Wagon ambulance was an interim vehicle purchased by the U.S. Navy as a cab/chassis for the Korean War. The Gerstenslager Company built the body in Ohio. (These guys also built the Bookmobiles, TV trucks, and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile that often appears in parades.) It has the same whiney, double-clutch-it transmission as the old WWII weapons carriers and the original flathead-six that powered Chrysler products for decades. I understand that only about 250 of these were built, which makes it interesting.
"My dad drove a tough, gritty WC-51 Dodge Power Wagon during WWII. He served with the 10th Mountain Division. His tales of driving through enemy territory at night with that 'damned noisy transmission' and a .45 Colt on the seat sparked my interest as a youngster. That interest has remained a part of my life to this day."
1968 Jeepster Commando
Owner: Damien Aube
Resides in: Hinesburg, Vermont
The story: Aube says, "I'm an avid Jeep lover, owning several XJ, YJ, and CJ Jeeps, but my greatest find is a '68 Jeepster Commando. It all started back in 2000 when we bought our house. The farm next door had a '67 Jeepster Commando that had been sitting in the Vermont field for over 20 years. After a year of living there I was asked if I wanted the old Jeepster. My son and I dragged it home with my XJ and within an hour I actually got it running and it was able to move, but everything was so rusty there was no hope of repairing it (and there was the 100-plus bullet holes). Flash forward to 2011. I have been on the lookout for a better C101 Jeepster. My wife found one with a good body but the motor was bad. It was a very spur of the moment eBay purchase, a little stress over shipping from Rapid City, South Dakota, and I have a very straight and solid non-running '67 Jeepster. Then a deal jumped up in my backyard, a '68 that has a rebuilt engine and new tires in 2005. It was sitting in a barn five miles from my home. After trading some work for it, I now had two and pieces of a third. The '68 was towed home, fluids changed, new battery added, and exhaust repaired. It is now up and running and I have put well over 500 miles on it, even some wheeling. Specs on it are: rebuilt 225 Dauntless V-6, Weiand intake, Holley 390cfm four-barrel carb, headers, T-90 three-speed transmission, Dana 20 T-case, Dana 44 rear axle, Dana 27 front axle, 3.73 gears, and 31-inch tires. Now to restore the '67…"
1972 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser
Owner: Andrew Houpt
Resides in: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
The story: Seventeen-year-old Houpt says, "In 1995, the year I was born, my father decided to purchase three '70s FJ40 Land Cruisers for $5,000 (against my mother's will, of course). At the time he already had an FJ40, which was his daily driver. My father planned to use three FJ40s as parts cars to restore the best one. That same year he spent $500 on Cruiser parts, which he placed in a plastic box in the back of one of the Cruisers. For a reason which I have yet to discover, my father let all four Cruisers sit untouched under some evergreens at my paternal grandparent's house for the next 17 years. During that time rust holes spread like wildfire.
"In April 2011 I turned 16 and got my permit to drive with an adult. In Pennsylvania, the law says you must be 16½ in order to receive your driver's license. So, I set my sights on buying a car in October 2011 when I would get my driver's license. I had already saved up $4,000 towards a car, most of which came from stacking hay with my uncle Pat on his father-in-law's farm. One day, my paternal grandparents and I were talking about cars and they jokingly said I should take one of the Cruisers so that I could get 'those rust buckets' off their property. One of the Cruisers, a '72 FJ40, had a '72 350ci Chevy motor under the hood and dual Cherry Bombs out the back. My interest in the Rustic Green '72 Cruiser grew over the following weeks. Eventually I decided to spend $80 on a new battery for the Cruiser to see if I could get it running. One new battery and a gallon of fresh gas later, a miracle happened. The Cruiser snarled to life after a few seconds turning over. The sound of that 350 stuck in my head for days, and I knew I needed that Cruiser.
"My Uncle Pat and I were already close friends after working together on the farm. He is a machinist by trade. He is a car lover, like I am. We talked about fixing up the Cruiser together. We thought it would be a fun summer/fall project. Then by October I could have my very own car. We decided to go for it. I talked to my dad and he willingly gave me all four of the rusted out Cruisers. We brought the Cruiser to my maternal grandparents' house where the cruiser would be closer to Pat and me.
"The months that followed were filled with excitement and frustration. As we dug further and further into the project we revealed many more problems that needed to be resolved. We replaced front fenders, rocker panels, quarter panels, holes in the body tub and holes in the hardtop. We were about halfway through the project and it was already December 2011! My uncle and I worked on the Cruiser every day of the week if our schedules permitted. The work went by slowly but it was done right. I learned so much over the course of the project that I cannot even begin to sum it up.
"Finally, in April 2012, we finished restoring my '72 FJ40. I have so much pride in all the work I did on the Cruiser. I even painted myself! The Cruiser is currently being inspected. I have yet to drive it past the end of my maternal grandparents' lane. I cannot wait for the day I get to drive the Cruiser off the inspection garage's lot."
1942 Ford GPW
Owner: Jon Franks
Resides in: Elon, North Carolina
The story: Franks says, "This is my '42 Ford GPW that has been in the family since it was purchased at an Army surplus yard in California by my father at the end of World War II so he could get back home to North Carolina after being discharged from the Navy. The cross-country drive was rough. He always said the drive beat him and actually once he got home he parked it for over 10 years and then got it running again when my oldest brother was old enough to practice driving. The original odometer is still stuck on 4,192 miles from when he parked it when he got home. The speedo works, but in all my restoration projects I never wanted to mess that up. Has a lot of sentimental value to me. Me and my two brothers all learned to drive while growing up on a farm. It has been restored by me when I was in high school, again when I was in college, and again in 2010."
Franks says the GPW has an L134ci engine, T-90 transmission, Spicer 18 T-case, Spicer 25 front axle, Spicer 23-2 rear axle with a Power-Loc, 4.88 gears, 31-inch Super Swamper LTBs, a Ramsey Patriot 9500 winch, and a complete disc brake conversion.
1979 Ford F-150
Owners: Ward and Urs Gunter
Resides in: Vero Beach, Florida
The story: Ward Gunter says, "This is truly a great story, long winded, but I think excluding the details wouldn't be right. When I was 10 years old we joined a hunting club in central Florida. I can remember staring at the old wooden intercom on the classroom wall waiting for it to call out 'Ward Gunter to the office, your Dad is here to pick you up' every Friday. We would blast up the highway in what Dad used for the woods; one of his old pickups, a '79 F-250 with a 400M bored 0.40 over with an RV cam. We painted it tiger stripe camo. It was awesome. Now this is where the story begins.
"This particular hunting club was filled with some of the states richest characters, one of these was John Land, who we lovingly referred to as 'Uncle John.' Uncle John would bring Pinwheels, chocolate-covered marshmallow and graham crackers, to the fire every night. He'd say, 'How 'bout a Pinwheel pal, you touch it, it's yours…don't knuckle em.' You see, John Land was the mayor of Apopka, the longest serving mayor in Florida and the longest serving full-time mayor in the history of the USA.
"Uncle John used a '79 F-150 as his hunting truck. As a 10-year-old I could not understand why my Dad would choose to run 9.00-16 militaries, when Uncle John's 17-40 Gumbo Monster Mudders looked so much cooler.
"Fast forward 25 years. I have graduated college, been married five years, have two beautiful children, living the American Dream and am still a member of the hunting club in central Florida. Just north of camp we have an area we take all of our animal carcasses. I was making a trip out there when I saw 'Old Black', which is what Uncle John called the old '79, sitting in a clump of palmettos. I couldn't believe it. I immediately contacted the Land family and got a title for $500.
"This may be the best part of the story. I took a fresh battery, air compressor, and 20 gallons of gasoline to the hunting camp that day and drove Old Black out of the palmetto patch for closer inspection. I added some fresh oil, rolled down the windows, and drove that Ford 75 miles back south to Vero Beach. It had been in the woods for 25 years and the gumbos about beat me to death running the blacktop. The bumpsteer was so bad that the wheel would rotate ¼ to ½ a turn before the steering box woke up.
"Repairs Made: The old truck needed a new steering box and Dana 44 solid front axle, which I robbed from a Bronco. Lots of interior pieces from LMC truck. A new set of 10x16.5 white spokes and a set of 16x38.5-16.5 TSL Super Swampers made her ride a little more true. We also put some new lumber for the flatbed. When discussing with one of my friends what paint scheme to run he suggested 'You want people to look at it, make it look like a stop sign.'
"Here's what we ended up with, 'The Dixie Ghost.' I figure I have $4,000 in it. This is proof that you can take a cow pasture find and bring it back to life. I would like to thank my dad for all his hard work, and my wife who tries not to question my intentions when I show up to the house with old junk."
1985 Dodge D350
Owner: Jeff Fandrich
Resides in: Johnsburg, Illinois
The story: Fandrich says, "Though it's not a Jeep I did buy a neglected old truck and I'm in the process of bringing it back to life. I purchased an '85 Dodge D350 crew cab from a construction company last March. It had been sitting in their back lot for at least 10 years. Since I got it I have stripped the whole frame down and converted it to a W-series. I'm currently painting the frame before I set the '92 Cummins 12-valve and five-speed Getrag transmission. Progress is slow but steady. It's hard to get a lot done when you're only 23 years old making $15 an hour and doing it by myself, ha ha. But nonetheless, you were interested in hearing about rare/unique trucks and I hope one day to have my truck worthy of being in your magazine. I'm hoping to have the motor and trans in and bodywork done on the cab by fall. I don't think in the six years I've been a subscriber I've seen a first-gen Dodge crew cab grace your pages, especially Cummins-powered."
1977 Jeep CJ-7
Owner: Pete Bach
Resides in: Black Forest, Colorado
The story: Bach says, "I bought the Jeep out of a storage yard in Monument, Colorado, about a year ago after it was abandoned by its original owner. We spotted it behind some old RVs and other rotting piles. We (myself, my wife Misty, and three kids) live in Black Forest, Colorado, and have a Jeep shop (Bach Crawlers, Inc.) in Monument, Colorado.
"The Jeep had been sitting for about five years collecting all kinds of junk in it. Lots of motor parts, beat up soft doors, etc. It sat in Woodland Park, Colorado, for many years prior to that and is a native Colorado Jeep. It had very little rust compared to most Jeeps of this age—a little on the rockers and the corners. Floorboards are like new. We bought it for $500 and towed it home because the owner said it wouldn't run even after trying to get it started. We got it running after new plugs, wires, and fresh fuel. It has the 258ci and Tremec T-150 three-speed tranny, along with the Dana 20 T-case. Everything works flawlessly. It is a '77 and only has about 70,000 original miles. We did all the work ourselves but had FastBlast Sandblasting prep the sheetmetal and Tri Lakes Collision and Paint applied the '12 Mopar Sahara Sand paint. Misty did all of the initial bodywork! We rid the Jeep completely of any rust and the body is now like new again. We found the semi-rare factory CJ wheels in Texas and had them painted to match the body. It has 2½-inch springs, 33x10.50 BFG KM2s, Bestop Supertop and soft doors, all new seating and carpeting throughout, along with bedliner on the interior tub. The Jeep is mostly stock but everything has been restored to like-new condition or replaced with new OE parts. I drive it daily and it runs perfectly thanks to some engine TLC as well. People stop in their tracks when they see it and want to know all about it. We even take it on the trails and don't baby it like most people would expect.
"Lastly, you might notice a small, green, military-like trailer in the background of the picture when the Jeep was in storage. I recently showed someone that picture and noticed the trailer. I tracked the owner down last week and bought the trailer. Turns out it is a Willys Overland Knight trailer based off of the Willys Whippet truck that was built in 1931. It still has the Whippet flanges on the axle. We are restoring it to match the CJ with the same Mopar Sahara paint, wheels, tires, pintle hook, etc."


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On Thursday April 3, the Philadelphia Union partnered with the Chester Business Association, Chester City's Workforce Development Office, and the Chester Education Foundation to lead mock interviews with students of Chester High School and the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M.) Academy.
The workshop was designed to help sharpen the interview skills of the graduating senior class and to provide firsthand advice on resume-building and the job application process.
Over 200 students were invited to the Chester High School library to participate in mock interviews and discussions focused on enhancing their competence and comfort while searching for a job. Students sat down with representatives from the Union and other local businesses and were interviewed one-on-one to simulate the actual interview process. The interviews lasted ten minutes, and were immediately followed by a feedback session.
The interviewer worked with the student to highlight areas of strength during the interview as well as aspects where the student could improve or expand on their answers in subsequent interviews. This review period also allowed the students to ask questions of the interviewer related to the interview process and their own career paths.
The day also consisted of a work readiness presentation, where students attended a speech that included advice on how to enhance their marketability. They were able to ask questions about the best way to present themselves during an interview, and to inquire about how to start the job process itself. This was followed by a resume help session, where professionals in the community helped each student create, update, and customize their resumes.
"This is such a valuable opportunity for students and interviewers alike. The students from Chester High School and surrounding schools entered slightly nervous, but very eager to participate," said Leah Moore, Philadelphia Union's Manager of Business Development and Foundation with the Philadelphia Union. "The interviewers had a few minutes to really simulate the interview process. The segment directly following the mock interview provided students with the opportunity to immediately review their experience and also allowed the interviewers to discuss their reactions. The interview process is challenging, but with a little practice and mentorship, it becomes a lot less daunting. Overall, this program established a platform for growth in the important and challenging professional development arena. "
The workshop was a resounding success. This was an excellent opportunity for students to prepare themselves for the future, while the volunteers for the Philadelphia Union were able to give back to the Chester community by sharing their experiences and advice.


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I have packed almost all of my cookbooks now, as we only have a couple of more weeks before we move into our new home. The last books standing in my bookshelf are the ones I love browsing the most, and two of them happen to be Yotam Ottolenghi's.
Yotam's recipe for asparagus mimosa suits my food philosophy perfectly. I'm all about simple flavours, I'm sure you know that by now. I don't really enjoy fiddly recipes, and I like to celebrate the seasonal produce as it is, embracing the flavours of the ingredients without messing about too much. Sure I enjoy cooking with somewhat exotic ingredients every now and then, but mostly my food is pretty straight forward.
This simple, humble asparagus mimosa is a celebration of pure flavours. The bright green asparagus spears are covered under a blanket of egg with only a couple of other ingredients to boost the flavours. It was a perfect dish on a rainy spring day.


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Amid the gloating, there is fear for financial systems in Britain, Spain, Italy and elsewhere.
Europeans on left and right ridicule U.S. money meltdown
Is Glenn Beck really a Jedi?
Young Voices Contributor
Would Glenn make a better bounty hunter or a Jedi? You'll have to find out in a new episode of the Beltway Banthas Podcast, where Glenn goes deep on Star Wars with host Stephen Kent. In this 45 minute discussion, Stephen and Glenn explore the political themes of the Star Wars franchise, Darth Vader's redemption from Return of the Jedi, Glenn's earliest memories of seeing the films and even debate elements of the latest Star Wars films.
If you enjoy the pop culture and nerdy discussions that Glenn, Pat and Stu get into on the radio show, you'll love this! After you're through, you can also check out Stu Burguiere's appearance on Beltway Banthas to talk Star Wars. You can find that here.
Get 'em before they're gone!: Your handy 2019 progressive gift guide
It's never too early to start your Christmas, Hanukah, or Kwanzaa shopping. Or even birthday gift shopping. Especially if that special someone in your life is a Democrat. Because at last count, pretty much all the Democrats are now running for president. And that means there has never been a wider selection of official candidate merchandise to choose from. Whether you're into environmentalism, feminism, classism, socialism, or just plain love, there is a smorgasbord of classy items that you and yours will treasure forever... or at least until the next presidential election.
We have browsed each of the candidates' online stores, so you don't have to (it only took us three months). We have curated only the finest items from each of the Democrats running for president of the United States of America. Without further ado, here is your handy progressive gift guide – or maybe your what-not-to-gift guide.
First, the bargain basement options. Hurry! Time is running out to grab your Beto bandana, or your Delaney pack of golf balls, because at this point Stu has as much of a chance as these guys of getting the nomination.
Tom Steyer, for example – is he still in the race?
There's way too much Tom here. That shirt's got more Toms than a Caucasian dentists' convention.
For the slightly more moderate Democrat in your life, perhaps they'd like to join the "Yang Gang"…
Andrew Yang is a lock for Math Club president…
But for actual president? Well, I wouldn't make plans for how you're going to spend your $1,000-per-month Yang allowance just yet.
If you happen to be shopping for your dog, may I suggest this lovely "Dogs for Delaney" dog collar…
John Delaney's definitely going to secure the canine vote with this kind of outreach. As for any human votes, that's another question entirely.
How 'bout this tastefully understated "Natural Canvas" Michael Bennet tote to remind you he's also still here?...
Then again, it's a tote. So, it'll end up on the floor of your closet and you won't have it with you until that one random moment when you're out somewhere and you really need a tote bag. Just like Democrats will really wish they had a moderate when we're in the middle of the socialist nightmare of their creation.
Captain Planet himself, Jay Inslee recently dropped out of the race, but don't let that stop you from picking up what may be the greatest single item sold by anyone in this race…
A children's book called Elvis & the Elves: the Mystery of the Melting Snow. Written and illustrated by Governor Jay Inslee. Talk about a whodunnit – how could that snow possibly be melting? Spoiler alert: it's because of evil, white, patriarchal capitalism. And Donald Trump.
Then there's the candidate who thinks you're a moron that can't pronounce his last name: Steve Bullock...
Get it? Bull. Lock. Oh, so that's how you say the name that sounds exactly how it's spelled.
There's another candidate who also thinks you need help pronouncing his last name…
And he is definitely right about that. So, thank you, Pete "Boot Edge Edge." That helps.
Just outside the bargain bin section, but just barely, are candidates like Julian Castro and his "El Presidente" t-shirt…
When your last name's Castro, do you really want to go with a weird drawing of yourself as if you're a classic Latin American dictator on a postage stamp?
If you prefer a little "dark psychic forces" battling in your candidates, you'll love Marianne Williamson's "Turn Love Into a Political Force" rally sign…
"Turn Love Into a Political Force" would be an even better title for a Marianne Williamson album of 80s cover songs. And if you think I'm joking, then you haven't heard Bernie Sanders' classic 1987 folk album, We Shall Overcome. That's not a joke. Well, it is a joke, but it's also a very real thing.
Now, just a quick pause to consider the peculiar baby-wear that way too many candidates are selling…
Babies for Biden
…including Elizabeth Warren's trans-pride flag onesie. Let me get this straight – we can't force any gender on a child, because that's just cruel. But we can force a political advertisement on a baby? How do we know that baby is actually a Biden or Warren fan? The child may not even be a Democrat or a Socialist at all. That baby might self-identify as a Libertarian, or Republican, or even worse – a moderate Democrat.
Now to the premium items from the premium candidates. Elizabeth Warren – the candidate with the most honesty in her advertising…
Warren's merchandise reflects the woman herself – cold and humorless (watch her "This isn't funny" clip from the last debate here at the 4:27 mark). I'm sure she's really fun once you get to know her. Then again, maybe not.
Speaking of serious women, Kamala Harris wants to be president very badly for you, the people, as you can tell from her "For the People" poster…
At $29.99 though, she's sure not charging "people's" prices. Of course, she might be having to pay royalties to a certain someone for riffing on their poster. Just saying.
For the race's number one socialist, there's a whole lot of capitalism going on in Bernie Sanders' campaign. He sells so many delightful items that it's hard to choose. But we did anyway. The most random item is this hundred-dollar, black, "Art of a Political Revolution – Artists for Bernie Sanders Coaches Jacket"…
Coaches across the land will be clamoring for this one. You know, since coaches are such a strong Bernie-socialist demographic.
If that's a little over your budget you might consider a "Feel the Bern" fanny pack, to help store all those government freebies you'll get from Bernie…
This is the only context in which you'll ever want to hear "feel the burn" and "fanny" in the same sentence.
And finally, from front-runner Joe Biden, we have this fine "Women's Fitted Biden Polo." Which is just about the best polo description ever…
It promises the kind of snug approach that Biden loves to provide women. Even when they don't ask.
Restoring Beck Ranch: Take a tour of my 1882 cabin
This was one of the first homesteads in the area in the 1880's and was just begging to be brought back to its original glory — with a touch of modern. When we first purchased the property, it was full of old stuff without any running water, central heat or AC, so needless to say, we had a huge project ahead of us. It took some vision and a whole lot of trust, but the mess we started with seven years ago is now a place we hope the original owners would be proud of.
To restore something like this is really does take a village. It doesn't take much money to make it cozy inside, if like me you are willing to take time and gather things here and there from thrift shops and little antique shops in the middle of nowhere.
But finding the right craftsman is a different story.
Matt Jensen and his assistant Rob did this entire job from sketches I made. Because he built this in his off hours it took just over a year, but so worth the wait. It wasn't easy as it was 18"out of square. He had to build around that as the entire thing we felt would collapse. Matt just reinforced the structure and we love its imperfections.
Here are a few pictures of the process and the transformation from where we started to where we are now:
Restoring Beck Ranch: Take a tour of my 1882 cabin
By request a photo tour of the restored cabin. I start doing the interior design in earnest tomorrow after the show, but all of the construction guys are now done. So I mopped the floors, washed the sheets, some friends helped by washing the windows. And now the unofficial / official tour.


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Their choices seem a little weird because I don't remember a lot of those games being that popular even back then
What I really want to see though is GameCube compilations of old school Nintendo/Super Nintendo games...exactly like the Mega Man disc that is coming out.
I also am sad that the 2D side scroller went the way of the dodo
I was just thinking of that Super Cool Belt Virex is buying me...I can't wait to wear that and when the mood is right in Casa de OCB and Mrs OCB goes to remove my Super Cool Belt...I can exclaim"Now your Playing with POWER"
I'm getting the "classic NES" Gameboy SP. Anyone here own it?
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Reporter Records His Own (Unlawful?) Arrest at Occupy Protest
This YouTube—which quickly becomes audio-only—captures the odd arrest of Jonathan Meador, a Nashville Scene reporter who was covering the October 28 police crackdown on the Occupy Nashville protest when Tennessee Highway Patrol officers arrested him and and charged him with public intoxication and criminal trespass. The officers discuss charging Meador with resisting arrest—even though he doesn't sound like he was resisting arrest.
He also doesn't sound publicly intoxicated. At no time during the recording do the officers suggest that Meador is drunk. Maybe it's because he wasn't? "He was not drinking, and he did not appear to be drunk," a man described as a "media relations consultant, journalist, and former Republican spokesman" told the Tennessean newspaper. Chris Ferrell, the publisher of the company that owns the Scene, says the cops never administered a Breathalyzer test or a blood test to prove that Meador was intoxicated. Meador says he had one drink with dinner, but unless he had a full tankard of Diet Vodka he did not get drunk. So where did that public intox charge come from, then?
Also, where did the resisting arrest charge come from—and where did it go? From the audio, we gather that Meador tried to identify himself as press before one of the patrolmen said to him, "You're resisting arrest." Is identifying one's self as media an act of resistance? Not according to the Tennessee statute that defines "Resisting stop, frisk, halt, arrest or search Prevention or obstruction of service of legal writ or process" (or common sense). Here's the most relevant part of that rule for our purposes:
It is an offense for a person to intentionally prevent or obstruct an officer of the state or any other person known to be a civil process server in serving, or attempting to serve or execute, any legal writ or process.
Meador didn't prevent the officers from arresting him. He didn't run off to the local Waffle House and try to hide. It doesn't even seem like he had any time to "prevent or obstruct" the officers in their attempt to arrest him. And he never raises his voice in speaking to the officers, so he can't be accused of "giving them guff," which isn't a technical legal term but a common form of resistance. The resisting arrest charge probably disappeared because there was never a basis for it.
As for Meador's criminal trespass charge, it was dismissed—along with those faced by 25 protesters scooped up during the same police crackdown. The night court magistrate who presided over their cases refused to sign their arrest warrants and released them. The protesters had been arrested on the basis of a 10 PM curfew imposed by Gov. Bill Haslam on the park where they had been demonstrating. The magistrate looked at his law books and found "no authority anywhere for anyone to authorize a curfew anywhere" at the Occupy Nashville site.
Ferrell the Scene publisher wants Haslam to apologize for Meador's arrest and vow to uphold the Bill of Rights or whatever it's called. You know, that thing with the freedom "commandments" that nobody in government pays much attention to anymore.


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Morning Brief: February 9
Beck, Sam Smith win Big at Grammys
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today urged drivers across New York to exercise caution during the current winter storm.
FUV artists won big this year at the music industry's biggest awards show. Beck won Album of the Year with Morning Phase, Sam Smith won both record and song of the year for "Stay with Me." Big ups to both, and a certain Heartbreaker should be happy too! Here's the complete list of winners.


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Degrees and Certificates
The Bachelor's in Public Administration (BPA) emphasizes Public and Non-Profit Management. The Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) degree leads to employment in state or local governments, non-profit agencies, the national government, or certain aspects of business relating to human resources management, government relations or government regulations. The BPA degree requires 24credit hours of cognate courses 15 of which fulfill general education requirements, and not more than 40 political science and public administration credit hours as described below. The Department is active in seeking internships in public and non-profit agencies for Juniors and Seniors, leading in many cases to full-time employment.
I. Required Courses for the BPA Major (27 to 30 credit hours):
PO 107 American State and Local Government
PO 245 Intro to Public Administration
(sometime within the first 12 credit hours of the major)
PO 305 Public Policy
PO 307 Internship (3 or 6 credit hours)
PO 390 Applied Political Research
PO 391 Public Personnel Administration
PO 393 Public Budgeting
PO 394 Public Management Techniques
PO 401 Program Evaluation
HS 495 Admin. And Eval. Of Human Service Programs
II. PO Electives for the BPA (9 to 12 credit hours):
PO 306 Urban-Metropolitan Government
PO 308 Federalism and Public Policies
PO 343 Administrative Law
PO 346 Special Topics ( 3 to 6 credit hours total)
PO 395 Non-Profits Management
III. Non-PO Cognate Courses for the BPA:
Students must take the following courses in the General Education Curriculum: EC 200, EC 201, PY 100, CN 101, and SO 101. These courses also count towards fulfilling the General Education and elective requirements of the University. Students must also take CM 101, AC 224 Financial Accounting, and CN 300 Organizational Communication OR CN 350 Persuasion (Prerequisite CN 101).
The Certificate of Non-Profit Management is offered jointly with the Department of Human Services. The Certificate of Non-Profit Management is valuable for individuals who seek manager positions or advancement into the field of non-profit agencies (United Way, YMCA, etc). The Certificate is offered in three ways: A. ON-LINE, B. to any on-campus student with any Major, or C. with fewer required hours as a Major in Public Administration who Minors in Human Services, or a Human Services Major who Minors in Public Administration.
Option A. Available ON-LINE to working adults in any outlying location by the Internet, or through campus courses (see list of 9 courses in the Option B paragraph immediately below)
Option B. Add to any Major or graduate program, with the following courses: English 100. HS 100 Orientation to Human Services; HS 445 Legal and Ethical Issues; HS 302 Social change and Advocacy; PO 245 Intro to Public Administration; PO 393 Public Budgeting, or PO 346 Non-Profit Fundraising; PO 395 Non-Profit Management; PO 401Program Evaluation, or HS 495 Admin and Evaluation of Human Services; PO 307/HS 481 Internship 3 to 6 credit hours.
Total of 27-30 credit hours (9 courses)
Option C. 6 courses (18 hours). For any Majors in Public Administration who Minor in Human Services, or any Majors in Human Services who Minor in Public Administration, as follows:
Any Human Services Major with this Minor in Public Administration:
PO 245 Intro to Public Administration
PO 346 Non-Profit Fundraising
PO 391 Public Personnel Administration
PO 393 Public Budgeting and Grants
PO 394 Public Management Techniques
PO 395 Non-Profit Management
Any Public Administration Major with this Minor in Human Services:
- HS 100 Orientation to Human Services
- HS 300 Prevention in Human Services
- HS 302 Social Change and Advocacy
- HS 305 Case Management
- HS 330 Theories of Intervention
- HS 445 Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Services


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Video glasses have never grown past the novelty stage (with consumers at least). But since people will apparently buy anything that is an iPod accessory, manufacturers are trotting out these gadgets and marketing them as a way to watch (mobile) video. Enter the DV920 from ICUITI. The 640 x 480 pixel resolution glasses support both 2D and 3D stereoscopic viewing. Two AA batteries power the 42 virtual screen for 2.5 to 4.5 hours. The glasses themselves weigh only 3.8 oz., but as with any visor, it's a question of comfort. This pair will set you back some $549. No word on whether the pictured model is included.
ICUITI DV920 Video Glasses Shipping - Work with iPod Video [I4U News]


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BRANDY Corbett has resigned as Jefferson Middle School in the middle of her third year on the job. Assistant principal Jason Wester has taken her place.
Jefferson superintendent John Jackson confirmed that Corbett stepped down to spent more time caring for her son, Kale, who has been battling leukemia and recently underwent a bone marrow transplant. The Jefferson Board of Education (BOE) accepted Corbett's resignation and approved Wester's promotion to principal Thursday at its monthly meeting.
Wester is in his second year with the Jefferson School System.
Corbett steps down as JMS principal
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Touch the Revolution with MSP MCUs featuring CapTIvate™ technology
MSP430 Capacitive Touch MCUs featuring CapTIvate™ Technology Training Series
MSP430 MCUs featuring CapTIvate technology are the most noise-immune capacitive touch MCUs, and first to feature an IEC61000-4-6 certified solution. These MCUs feature the most configurable combination of buttons, wheels, sliders and proximity sensing interfaces, as well as support for metal touch, glove-proof and moisture-tolerant designs, all at the world's lowest power.
This training series details the key features of MSP430 MCUs featuring CapTIvate technology, enabling you to get started on your next great capacitive touch design and get to market more quickly.
DLP® 4K Ultra HD Now for Home Theater, Enterprise, and Education
Audio THD+N measurements
Mobile Smart TV introduction and market opportunity
Mobile Smart TV design considerations (Section A)
Mobile Smart TV design considerations (Section B)
High Resolution 4K UHD Digital Display Solutions using DLP® Technology
This series highlights the high-resolution DLP 4K UHD digital display solution for laser tv and digital signage applications. The DLP 4K UHD chipset, featuring the DLP660TE digital micromirror device (DMD), enables bright and large images for projection systems. The series includes:
- DLP 4K UHD training overview
- Chipset overview and target display applications
- System design considerations
- Supply chain options for system implementation
- Getting started resources
DLP 4K UHD Training Overview
DLP660TE, DLPC4422, DLPA200 Chipset Overview and target display applications
System Design Considerations using DLP660TE, DLPC4422, DLPA100
Getting familiar with the supply chain options for system implementation
How to get started using the DLP 4K UHD chipset
Audio System Hardware with Voice as User Interface
Plug, Play, and Display - TI DLP® LightCrafter™ Display 2000 EVM
How to Improve Battery Efficiency with TAS5825M Hybrid PWM Modulation
How to Achieve Optional HD 192-kHz Audio Processing or Smart Amp with TAS5825M DSP
How to Improve Battery Efficiency and Audio Quality with TAS5825M Audio Amplifier
As the entrance of search engine, the explosive growth in wireless speaker or AI speaker is driving the new requirements of audio amplifier - higher efficiency and better audio quality.
Facing these new challenges, TAS5825M (closed loop classD with 38W stereo output) develops a lot of advanced features compared with traditional audio amplifier, which includes:
Benefits of Programmable Lighting Engines in LED Drivers
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While I suppose what's said here is true, I had a number of problems with my wireless and screen brightness. I wrote up A Guide to Linux on my Samsung netbook to help others navigate these issues. Hope this helps - the NF310 is still a great Linux notebook.
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3SO Capital needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 63 designs submitted by 17 freelance designers.
We are a High End Mens Sock Brand, "The Ivy League"
Our prime clientele are elite high net-worth individuals with a decerning attention to detail. We are looking for a Logo that we can create our brand around and also include on product packaging.
The Ivy League
We make luxury high-end socks, What I want is a logo which is the text "The Ivy League".
Preferably on a black background with white text but I am open to suggestions. The logo should incorporate an Ivy Leaf somewhere.
I liked what was done in this contest by the winner
I would also like some sort of Ivy Leaf insignia that we will be using as a logo, and will potentially be woven into the sock
eg: Ralph Lauren Polo Horse or the Lacoste Crocodile.
The Logo will be put on the Sock packaging so it should be clear and most importantly make people want to buy the item!
Any other sort of design/layout schemes for the e-commerce retail website would be much appreciated also!
- Logo must be professional and ooze luxury, should evoke old world ivy league imagery
- I would like to avoid coats of arms
- Simple Color Scheme, Using a combination of two colors (eg Black Background/White Text, White Background/Black Text)
- Something that doesn't provide instant brand recognition
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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Harnett, Robert, Thom, Betsy, Herring, Rachel and Kelly, Moira (2000) Alcohol in transition: towards a model of young men's drinking styles. Journal of Youth Studies, 3 (1). pp. 61-77. ISSN 1367-6261
Harnett, Robert, Herring, Rachel, Thom, Betsy and Kelly, Moira (1999) Exploring changes in young men's drinking using the AUDIT questionnaire. Alcohol and Alcoholism, 34 (5). pp. 672-677. ISSN 0735-0414


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Instant Pride
[announcer voice] Uh-oh! Does this ever happen to you?
You: "Independy whatnow?"
Just throw Plastic Flag™ on any pre-existing cake for an instant patriotic upgrade!
Bachelor party tonight? Not anymore! Just look at the difference Plastic Flag™ makes:
Or get your buns in gear by patrioticsizing that cheeseburger cake!
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The Faculty History Project documents faculty members who have been associated with the University of Michigan since 1837, and the history of the University's schools and colleges. This project is part of a larger effort to prepare resources for the University's bicentennial in 2017. Find out more.
Glenn Max Wingo
Glenn Max Wingo
|Years at Michigan:
1945 - 1979
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Ecological Analysis of Structure and Function
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Women?s Golfer of the Week ? No. 1
By Travis Rae, Communications and Sports Information Intern
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Anna Schopp of Lubbock Christian (Texas) has been tabbed the first NAIA National Women's Golfer of the Week for the 2013 spring season, the national office announced Wednesday. Schopp was selected based on her performances from March 11 – 17 and was chosen out of a pool of conference/independent/unaffiliated group golfer of the week selections.
Schopp led the Lady Chaparrals to its first tournament win this spring, (323-318 –641), by 13 strokes over second place, NCAA Division II Arkansas – Fort Smith. Schopp finished second in the Texoma Chevy Dealers Lion Intercollegiate held March 12-13 in Pottsboro, Texas. The senior from Bremen, Germany, turned in a 77-78—155 finishing two strokes behind the winner, Kendall Earp of NCAA Division II Henderson State (Ark.). She was the co-leader of the tournament with 24 pars.
The next Women's Golfer of the Week will be announced on March 27.
Nominees: Hannah Griffin, Freed-Hardeman (Tenn.); Kelli Nakano, South Carolina Beaufort; Carrilee Hiers, Bryan (Tenn.); Paige Moffat, Johnson & Wales (Fla.); Raquel Trevino, Rogers State (Okla.); Shannon Bishop, Cumberlands (Ky.).
2013 Composite Award Winners
Week 1: Anna Schopp, Lubbock Christian (Texas)


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She has 175 friends on Facebook, but it's not the Facebook picture of her in a Houston Police Department uniform that's getting Stacey Suro in trouble. It's the risqué photos she plastered on ModelMayhem.com that's stirring up all of the controversy.
In fact, Suro, who's a police sergeant, has been relieved of duty pending the outcome of an Internal Affairs investigation.
"Hey, Stacey, can we talk to you about the investigation?" KPRC Local 2 reporter Nefertiti Jaquez asked.
"No," Suro said.
The 42-year-old single mother didn't have much to say when we stopped by her Sugar Land home to get her side of the story.
But sources told KPRC Local 2 that the sexually suggestive photos could cost her her job.
The investigation into this supervisor's online activity started last Wednesday. Sources said that's when the higher ups at HPD learned Suro had posted nearly 100 pictures -- some of them nude -- on the modeling site.
The images we posted in our video story are not the most revealing. We obtained some photos that are just too racy to show you. They depict Soro in fetish, bondage and other compromising positions.
Suro has since taken the link down. But before she did, KPRC Local 2 found her bio where she called herself "Tessoro." She clearly stated she was a model and was charging photographers for work.
Sources told KPRC Local 2 that many of her subordinates at West Side Patrol have seen these photos.
KPRC Local 2 reviewed the department's policy on conduct. It says, "Employees shall exhibit professional conduct at all times and shall not engage in any activity, including unlawful activity that would degrade or bring disrespect upon the employee or the department."
So, will the department be forced to give this 20-year veteran the pink slip for posting naked pictures of herself online? KPRC Local 2 is still waiting for an answer to that question.
Meantime, Police Chief Charles McClelland would not go on camera but he released a statement saying that the department is aware of the allegations but he could not comment until the investigation is completed.
KPRC Local 2 also checked with the Houston Police Officers' Union, but they really couldn't tell us much because they found out about all of this from us. The president of the union, Ray Hunt, confirmed that while Suro is a member of the union, she has not come into their office to ask for legal representation.


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New Prime-Boost HIV Vaccine Strategy Shows Promise in Monkeys
A team of academic and government researchers reports today on a promising new "prime-boost" HIV vaccine approach that is currently on a development fast-track for human clinical trials. This vaccination strategy kept an HIV-like virus in check in monkeys, even when the animals were exposed to very high virus doses months after immunization. The study appears March 9 in Science Express, an online publication of the journal Science.
Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), which funded the research, praises the recent findings. "This latest study provides some of the best evidence to date that a preventive HIV vaccine may protect against AIDS. Although the vaccine did not prevent infection, it continues to keep the virus at nearly undetectable levels for at least several months. We do not yet know if this vaccine will work in humans, but plans for the necessary clinical studies are under way."
Scientists from Atlanta's Emory University and NIAID combined two vaccines in a strategy they hoped might be effective and then evaluated that strategy in monkeys. Both vaccines were designed against SHIV, a virus containing components of HIV and the related monkey virus, simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV). SHIV mimics HIV infection and causes serious illness in macaque monkeys. The hybrid virus allows researchers to study the reactions of the immune system to the vaccines and the virus.
In the study reported today, 23 of 24 vaccinated monkeys suppressed the virus to nearly undetectable levels during the 20-week follow-up. Virus levels in the one animal were intermittently higher but still more than 100 times lower than those in four control animals that had not received the vaccine. By 28 weeks, all four control animals had developed AIDS-related opportunistic infections and were euthanized, whereas all 24 animals receiving vaccine remain alive and healthy.
The Emory team developed the first component of the vaccine strategy, a circular piece of DNA designed to carry genes for both SIV and HIV proteins. When this DNA is injected into monkeys, an immune response against SHIV is triggered. The scientists then boosted the immune response with a second vaccine, developed by NIAID's Bernard Moss, M.D., Ph.D., and his colleagues. To construct the second vaccine, the researchers added the same genes to a virus called MVA. This virus, a modified version of vaccinia virus that cannot reproduce in human cells, was first produced in the 1960s as a safe, effective smallpox vaccine. Later research led by Dr. Moss, who is chief of NIAID's Laboratory of Viral Diseases, further developed the virus for use as a vehicle to ferry genes into the body.
Both vaccines lack certain HIV genes to ensure against formation of HIV itself, so there is no chance of HIV infection due to vaccination. "Our results show that we can protect monkeys against an HIV-like virus using an immunization scheme that is practical for use in people," explains study director Harriet Robinson, Ph.D., chief of the division of microbiology and immunology at Emory University's Yerkes Regional Primate Research Center.
In the current study, researchers combined the DNA and MVA vaccines in a prime-boost fashion. In theory, the DNA vaccine primes the immune response, alerting the body's defenses to a SHIV invasion and preparing against subsequent attacks. The MVA booster then kicks the immune system into high gear by mimicking a viral infection. The researchers hoped a combination regimen of the two vaccines would strengthen the immune system's ability to remember how SHIV looks and launch a rapid defense if infection occurred.
The investigators vaccinated four groups of Rhesus macaque monkeys, each group receiving different dosages of vaccines or different routes of injection. The monkeys were compared with four unvaccinated animals. The researchers waited seven months after vaccination and then infected all the macaques with a high dose of SHIV. "Most other studies challenge after several weeks," says Dr. Moss, "but a vaccine that only protects for a short time is not very helpful. We extended the post-vaccination time to check long-term efficacy." Dr. Moss also stresses another important feature of their vaccine strategy: the monkeys were infected by applying the virus in the rectum. "The majority of HIV infections occur when the virus crosses mucous membranes, so we needed to see if our vaccine would work against this route of infection."
Although all 28 monkeys were infected, the vaccinated monkeys showed lower initial SHIV levels and quickly began to suppress the virus further. Twenty weeks after infection, the amount of virus in the bloodstream of the vaccinated monkeys was on average 2,000 times lower than controls. The researchers continue to monitor virus levels in these animals.
"These are among the very best outcomes we have seen in an animal model," says Peggy Johnston, Ph.D., NIAID's assistant director for HIV vaccines, "and we are using NIH's developmental resources and the HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN) to move these and other promising vaccines into human trials in the United States and elsewhere as quickly as possible."
Both teams have already constructed HIV versions of the DNA and MVA vaccines, and human clinical trials are currently planned for the coming year. The rapid progress of these products and their future entry into clinical trials is being supported by NIAID through a range of programs put into place to fast-track HIV vaccines through the various stages of basic and preclinical research, product development and production, and clinical trials.
NOTE: A 60-second audio report about this study will be available from the NIH Radio News Service beginning on Thursday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. The actuality will feature Dr. Peggy Johnston. The report will be available at 1-800-633-3425 and at http://www.radiospace.com.
NIAID is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NIAID supports basic and applied research to prevent, diagnose, and treat infectious and immune-mediated illnesses, including HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, malaria, autoimmune disorders, asthma and allergies.
Press releases, fact sheets and other NIAID-related materials are available on the NIAID Web site at http://www.niaid.nih.gov.


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3.5 to 4.5 is a rather wide gap. According to NTRP:General Characteristics of Various NTRP Playing Levels
You have achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but need to develop depth and variety. You exhibit more aggressive net play, have improved court coverage and are developing teamwork in doubles.
You have dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots. You can use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success and occasionally force errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.
You have developed your use of power and spin and can handle pace. You have sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and attempt to vary game plan according to your opponents. You can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve. You tend to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.
For me, I think of it as this:
3.5: You can rally although you hit a good number of errors and mis-hits. One side of your ground stroke is much more solid (usually forehand) than the other (usually backhand). You're volleys and serves are not your strength and you double fault semi-regularly.
4.0: You can rally consistently with some pace with an occasional error. You have a dependable backhand in rallies. You typically hit differently (with less confidence) in matches than when just hitting the ball. Your second serve and volley needs improvement.
4.5: You have very dependable forehand and backhand in actual match rallies. You seldom mis-hit balls and seldom error on short balls and floaters. You have decent placement. You have a solid second serve with spin and some pace and seldom double fault.
Just wanted to clarify. If you're closer to a 4.5, I'd love to hit with you. I'm higher than a 4.5, which is why I'm wondering.
hey, were pretty much rated the same and i am in search of a hitting partner now that the weather is perfect. my name is JP and it would be cool if we could hit the courts and play a game or two. 267 507 8326. let me know.
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"The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud," Cooper said in the e-mail, which Sullivan said he had Cooper's permission to share with the world.
Cooper's announcement appears to have been carefully, cautiously timed: The day before a national holiday — known in the TV industry as Take out the Trash Day — is when potentially hot-and-maybe-not-in-a-good-way news is unveiled, in hopes that lots of people are on vacation and won't notice.
In its coverage of of the news, ABC — for which Cooper worked as a "Mole" host and news correspondent before migrating to cable news — noted that in the past "the 45-year-old CNN journalist has dodged questions about his sexuality in the public eye."
But Sullivan explained in his Monday morning post that he got in touch with Cooper for "reasons that are probably obvious to most," on the occasion of Entertainment Weekly publishing an article called "The New Art of Coming Out: How Gay Stars Are Now Carefully — and Surprisingly — Going Public About Their Private Lives."
In response, Cooper dashed off one of those e-mail responses to a pal that began: "Andrew, as you know, the issue you raise is one that I've thought about for years. Even though my job puts me in the public eye, I have tried to maintain some level of privacy in my life. Part of that has been for purely personal reasons. I think most people want some privacy for themselves and the people they are close to."
"But I've also wanted to retain some privacy for professional reasons," continued Cooper, whose e-mail was starting to quack a lot like a news release.
"Since I started as a reporter in war zones 20 years ago, I've often found myself in some very dangerous places. For my safety and the safety of those I work with, I try to blend in as much as possible, and prefer to stick to my job of telling other people's stories, and not my own. I have found that sometimes the less an interview subject knows about me, the better I can safely and effectively do my job as a journalist."
"I've always believed that who a reporter votes for, what religion they are, who they love, should not be something they have to discuss publicly," Cooper continued — still in his email to his friend, published in The Daily Beast.
"As long as a journalist shows fairness and honesty in his or her work, their private life shouldn't matter. I've stuck to those principles for my entire professional career, even when I've been directly asked 'the gay question,' which happens occasionally."
Cooper also noted that he did not address "my sexual orientation" in the memoir he wrote several years ago, "because it was a book focused on war, disasters, loss and survival. I didn't set out to write about other aspects of my life."
(That Entertainment Weekly article mentioned the then-still-not-saying Cooper just once, noting that the New York Times's TV critic had "dared to belittle Anderson Cooper during the first week of his syndicated talk show, complaining that 'the one thing he hasn't done yet – and the lacuna grows more obvious and awkward with each shows — is talk about his love life. It's hard to see how he can continue to leave that our selectively'."
Of course, Cooper's sexual orientation has been the subject of debate for years, because, by gum, this is America and that's how we roll.
In 2005, he told New York Magazine: "I understand why people might be interested. But I just don't talk about my personal life." In 2007, Out magazine featured Cooper's face on the cover of its "Glass Closet" issue.
Cooper's announcement came on TV's Take Out the Trash Day, when industry suits who have not developed a hit series in the past 18 months generally begin to tremble at 5 p.m. — the witching hour when those "esteemed executive is leaving to pursue other interests" news releases are e-mailed with the expectation that a) many reporters already have left to get a head start on their holiday revelry; or b) the news will be reported in poorly read holiday editions.
Way back in 2005, for instance, ABC announced the evening before Thanksgiving that it had canceled J.J. Abrams's "Alias," which was then the longest-running unsuccessful prime-time series on television.
More recently, Fox, announced the Friday before the Labor Day weekend that "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi had "decided" to leave the country's most popular television show to return to obscurity.
This year, because Independence Day falls on a Wednesday, both Monday and Tuesday are considered Take out the Trash Days.
And, also probably not a coincidence, Cooper was not scheduled to appear live on either of his two TV shows Monday.
His daytime syndicated show is in repeats until Sept. 10. Meanwhile, CNN said Monday afternoon that Cooper's out of the country on assignment for CBS's "60 Minutes," and that Ashleigh Banfield would anchor "AC360" that night.
Coming out of the closet has historically been considered a dicey move for on-air talent — even news talent. But Cooper's got little to lose.
In syndication, "Anderson" concluded its season with ratings that put him ahead of Wendy Williams and Nate Berkus, but behind Kelly Ripa, Maury Povich, Ellen DeGeneres, Jerry Springer and Rachael Ray. Back in February, when "Anderson" celebrated its 100th episode, the Associated Press noted there was some question whether "Anderson" would have survived to another season, were it not for the distribution might of its syndicator, Telepictures Productions.
Meanwhile, Cooper's CNN show had a disastrous first quarter, averaging a mere 472,000 viewers, in keeping with CNN's worst quarter, ratings-wise, in more than two decades.


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THE RADIO FREQUENCY identification (RFID) market has been growing quietly; already several applications have yeilded more than $100 million, and it is currently responsible for more than 20 percent of all revenue for RFID. New IDTechEx research indicates that the value of sales of active systems, including tags, is expected to rocket from $550 million in 2006 to $6.78 billion in 2016. The research report is free to delegates at the Active RFID Summit USA 2006, taking place in Atlanta, Nov. 14–15.
The Active RFID Summit is a forum for users and developers of active RFID and short-range wireless communications devices to meet and discuss moving the industry forward into valuable, commercial territory. Presentations discussing business and operational benefits will give the delegates an opportunity to learn how to take advantage of the capabilities of Active RFID, including the new second generation RFID enabled cell phones.
The summit is expected to attract 200 participants in the active RFID area, attempting meet the needs of both the market and society. EC


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Home Prices Back at Peaks in Some Areas
Recovery Remains Uneven as Cities Spared in Bust Soar, but Many Others Struggle
Home prices have zipped back into record territory in a handful of American cities, a milestone that comes seven years after the housing bust ravaged the market and the broader economy.
Values are up more than 13% from their 2007 high in Oklahoma City and by more than 6% in the Denver metro area. Prices are back to all-time highs in 10 of the nation's 50 largest metropolitan areas, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of price data from Zillow, an online real-estate information service. Prices are within 5% of their...


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Teen Daughters Lift 3,000-Pound Tractor, Save Father's Life
(LEBANON, Ore.) -- An Oregon man who became pinned by his 3,000-pound tractor has his teenage daughters to thank after they were able to lift the machine off him and quickly summon help.
Jeff Smith, 36, of Lebanon, Ore. was on his 1949 Ferguson tractor on April 1, trying to pull a stump out of his wife's garden when, while putting it in reverse, his muddy boot slipped off the clutch. With the tractor chained to the stump, the full weight of the tractor fell backwards, right onto his chest. Pinned, Smith immediately called to his teenage daughters for help.
"I was yelling, 'Oh God, save me.' There was enough pressure on me, I didn't know if anyone could hear me. I had just told them to walk the dogs, then I got on the tractor," Smith told ABC News. "I didn't know they were outside, or if anyone would hear."
Luckily for Smith, Haylee, 13, and her older sister Hannah, 16, were outside walking the neighbor's dogs at the time. They heard their screaming dad, and within 30 seconds they were by his side, and had started trying to dig him out.
"Originally, they tried to dig a little underneath the tractor to free me up, but it wasn't working. They couldn't dig enough. I told them they need to try to lift on the front," he said. "The first time they lifted it, it gave me a brief moment to get a breath in. I couldn't move yet. They let it down, and it expelled that breath I got. Then they lifted it again and I was able to wiggle."
Smith said that with the help of his girls, he was able to twist his body away from tractor, getting it off of his torso. But his arm was still pinned. As Haylee hopped on a 4-wheeler to get help from a neighbor, Hannah continued digging underneath her father to relieve pressure.
"It was helping," Smith said. "I could feel pressure being relieved."
The neighbor quickly hopped on his tractor and rushed over, and was able to free Smith using his tractor's shovel.
Sherry Smith, Jeff's wife, told ABC News that she was in town buying groceries when she received a call from her daughter. Jeff had told her not to tell her mom what had happened. But she did — and at first her mother didn't believe her, given that it was April Fools' Day.
"I said, 'bulls**t. Let me talk to your dad. Let me talk to the paramedics," she said. "When they said, 'This is Lebanon Fire Department EMT,' I went, 'What??'"
Sherry Smith said she rushed to the hospital, and got there before the ambulance.
When the ambulance arrived at their home, the paramedics allowed the shaken girls to ride with their dad to the hospital. Though Haylee, who was a little more flustered, had to ride in the front. Hannah rode with her dad in the back.
"Both of them were amazing, how well they stayed composed during this whole thing," Smith said. "I don't know if either of them had a chance to stop and think what could have been."
Sherry said that her husband, who is already back at his job as a millwright manager, is seeing a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic doctor. In the end, he escaped with a broken wrist, and said he is regaining some feeling in his forearm, thumb, fingertips and chest. But he's happy to be alive, and thankful for his girls.
"As far as I'm concerned, it's all about recognition for them," he said. "I wouldn't be here if they hadn't been there."
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i think can be good if we can have too spanish the idiom in future versions of FL Studio, i mean in the F1 HELP.
A LOT of users are from Latino America and Spain.
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