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William Preucil, Alexandra Preucil, violins
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Daramue wrote:This was an idea I was planning on executing for quite some time now. I love Rurouni Kenshin as a series: it's something that I think many of us grew up with. I did as well, and because of that, Himura holds a special place in my heart. I wanted to do my best to leave my impression of the battosai's legacy as I could.
Daramue wrote:I was hesitant originally about using Railgun as a source because in the future I intend to use To Aru Majutsu no Index in a full length AMV, but I begrudingly gave in because, simply put, the idea was too good to pass up on.
Misaka and Kuroko take the spotlight in this one. Nothing more was intended than a brief portrayal of the character's personalities and some of the action highlights of the show.
Daramue wrote:I love Tasogare x Otome (Dusk Maiden of Amnesia). It was something I wasn't expecting to be profound or very interesting, and it proved me wrong on both accounts. I love the solemn feel it eminates as well as the characters and their interesting relationships with one another; Not to mention, the heartfelt ending it has. As any good story of its type is, it is a rollercoaster of emotions filled with a feel not properly placed in any other anime I've seen off the top of my head.


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I've gotten at least 45 seconds of footage into the video.. but.. I'm missing one anime that I cant effing find.
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Sephirothskr wrote:I've been doing this shit for 5 years. My videos aren't always extremely well thought out, but this one is different. There's a difference between spending one day on a video and spending 3 months on a video. I want to show the community what I'm made of. Show them that I'm not some "Under class" editor...
The problem is that what you've told us in this thread is that you will basically do action anime that's gonna be random with pretty much no concept at all. You mentioned that you were gonna make it as a battle between good and evil but you never stated how you were gonna execute that. When you are making an amv you should focus on viewers that have never seen the anime you are working with. What do I mean? If you randomly just put in villains from the series and the good guys will fight them it does not really tell the viewer anything. I'm not saying that it can't be a good amv.
You also said that you've been editting for 5 years now but you're description of the amv just doesn't say so. The reason people are flaming you here is because you basically said "Yo guys, I have this amazing idea that involves me editing most of the most overused sources. It will be awesome!! Should I make amv like this?" You already decided to make it since you think it is awesome... why don't you just finish it and be done with it.
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I've watched a ton of really good and really bad action-type AMVs. I like some and hate others. I like watching them, so long as they are interesting with good action and fairly in sync music. The quality of the video is what I always base my opinion on-whether it is grainy or smooth and clear.
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Spanish classes full?
Original post made by Middle School Parent, Another Palo Alto neighborhood, on Aug 28, 2007
I am really appalled at this. We shouldn't be talking about increasing immersion programs, or even FLES, until we have the mess in the language courses at our secondary levels sorted out. Learning a language is a graduation requirement, to do it at the middle school level two years must be done to count as one year of high school. Language is a crucial educational requirement and it is essential that all those who want it get into the classes at middle school. Spanish is obviously popular and if there isn't enough space, then there should be. I am really upset about this and if any school board candidates are reading this then I hope that they will be able to ensure that this does not happen in the future.
My eldest child did German at middle school. We asked the same for our next child, but they stopped teaching German. He then had to start Spanish in high school, too late in our opinion. For our third child we chose Spanish because it makes sense for two siblings to learn the same language. If we can't get in and have to start a different language, it makes a mockery of the system. To have three children go through the system and have to learn three different languages is just not on.
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a resident of South of Midtown
on Aug 28, 2007 at 6:37 pm
Completely agree..first things first. Make sure all kids who want to study a foreign language starting in 6th grade, get it. Support them with summer classes. Once that is done, THEN we can think about going into lower grades.
We need to make the program more cohesive.
a resident of Professorville
on Aug 28, 2007 at 8:05 pm
I am truly sorry your child didn't get into the Spanish class - but one of the great things about PAUSD middle schools is there are many wonderful electives besides foreign language. This could be an opportunity to take art, music, web design, video production, journalism, drama, cooking, forensic, etc. broadening his life in another way.
a resident of another community
on Aug 28, 2007 at 10:33 pm
They'll have 5 more years to take a language. Let them do something THEY want, not something YOU want. Who's going to school, you or them?
a resident of Meadow Park
on Aug 29, 2007 at 6:56 am
I'm curious if the middle and high schools offer Latin. They used to. It has been indipspensable for me.
As for letting the students go hog wild on whatever they want to study, wow "Too Bad". First of all, maybe the son WANTED to study Spanish. Second, if a parent feels a second language is important an it is offered by the District, why shouldn't every child who wants to be able to take it? Otherwise foreign language as a whole becomes a lottery program, except that kids have to take languages and now when they try to do that they aren't allowed to.
a resident of College Terrace
on Aug 29, 2007 at 8:48 am
Hate to be nit-picky, but a second language is NOT a requirement for graduation. Granted, most 4-year colleges require it, but technically to graduate you do not need one. My 2 daughters took (or are taking) Spanish at Paly (didn't take it in middle school so they could try other electives) and have had no trouble getting into classes.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 29, 2007 at 8:55 am
My apologies.
I have since been told by my son that he altered his electives choice sheet after I had signed it. He did get the class he really wanted which he changed to his first choice. He also got the class he was hoping to get for second semester as his other elective. He didn't get Spanish because he changed the order himself. He doesn't like what he got and now we have to try and change things.
He was keen to do Spanish and still is. He was just very concerned to get the other "fun" class he wanted. He has learnt his lesson and is living with the consequences.
a resident of Palo Alto High School
on Aug 29, 2007 at 9:32 am
It's quite customary to study a foreign language in middle and high school. Why do some not recognize that. It's not an extraordinary request.
Many kids start in 7th grade (not 6th grade as mentioned above -- I believe that's Castilleja School--, actually in our district foreign language instruction starts in 7th grade)and want to continue through the rest of their high school years with that language-both of my kids have done that. That seems reasonable and there are several reasons for this: starting a language and learning up to a reasonable level; some kids find a certain language appeals to them and they wish to continue; being consistent with high school students across this country in terms of what you've studied when you apply to college; getting education that will help in your future studies/career (studying language isn't just a whim for some -sometimes it's actually helpful).
It's nice that there are various elective choices out there; though in fact I believe a majority of students will keep foreign language as one of their consistent choices through their PAUSD education.
I think they don't offer Latin anymore because they can't find anyone to teach it. I think it would be a great idea to offer it.I took two years at Gunn and appreciated it (in addition to many years of another foreign language).
As for waiting until high school to start the first year of a language, sure that's an option, but why wait? There will be obvious limits on what one can learn when they start as late as high school with a language. When some parents are so worked up about their kids needing to start Mandarin at a young age, why should others be told to wait until high school age to start another language?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 29, 2007 at 9:43 am
Just as a comparison, for those of you who may be interested.
When I was in the equivalent of 7th grade, many years ago, I had no elective choices at school. The subjects I took were as follows, 3 languages (one was latin), English, maths, general science, history, geography, singing, art, p.e. I had no choice, these were mandatory. Latin was for a minimum of 2 years. After four years, I could choose to give up subjects and if I was good at language I could take on another, and general science was altered to three subjects, biology, chemistry and physics of which I could take all or some.
This is how it was then, I am sure it is pretty similar now although I know that technology is taught as a subject in its own right. It is interesting to know exactly how other countries are educating their children.
a resident of South of Midtown
on Aug 29, 2007 at 9:51 am
If PAUSD parents hadn't pushed so hard for limiting class size to 20 students, there would be more flexibility in the system. So what if a couple of additional students are taken into a class making it 22!!!
a resident of Meadow Park
on Aug 29, 2007 at 11:31 am
Limiting class size to 20? I was under the impression from earlier threads that language classes in middle and high school were not limited in that way, so far more than 20 kids were crammed into some. Are they actually limited in size or not? Just curious.
Also, how sad not to be able to find Latin teachers. M-A has a great one, I'm told. But we have enough problems in this district without worrying about that I guess. Latin Immersion? "[Palo Alto] is a whole divided into three parts . . . "
a resident of Jordan Middle School
on Aug 29, 2007 at 11:57 am
It is a shame that foreign languages are offered only starting in the 7th grade. They should be offered in elementary school and at least 3 times a week. Then a child will pick it up naturally. 7th grade is too late. I come from Europe where people usually speak more than one language. America is so self-centered around English it is a disgrace! Web design, cooking and forensic electives will never provide the cultural exposure to the extent that foreign languages offer.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Aug 29, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Uh, Isabelle,
Most of us would LOVE foreign language instruction in the elementary schools. In fact, it's kind of a sore point--okay a BIG sore point--that a small group of kids get immersion Spanish and, starting next year, Mandarin and the rest of the elementary kids get nothing.
In defense of the USA, though, one we're relatively isolated--we have two neighbors, not dozens. Also, given that we're a nation composed of generations of immigrants, the focus on a common language serves to unify (sort of) the population. We don't all look alike, we don't share a state religion, so I think the idea is we all sort of sound alike.
Though thanks to fast food, we're starting to look chubby together.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 29, 2007 at 5:05 pm
I started studying Thai when I was 30. I immersed myself in their language by working and living in Thailand for 5 years, and enrolling in an inexpensive language programs for non Thais in Chiangmai.
The best way to learn is by immersing yourself in their country.
I actually learned more Thai out of class than in class, since I needed to communicate with those around me to survive. My accent became so good that many Thai people did not realize I was not Thai when I spoke on the phone. Once you surround yourself with people who do not speak English, you learn the language quickly. Thai is a tonal language with simple grammar. The slang was slightly more difficult to learn, but watching Thai movies with friends helped.
Learning a tonal language was fun and opened many doors for me while I lived there. Unfortunately, I had to leave just as I was beginning to learn to read. Learning to write was fun and easy. Learning Thai gave me an appreciation of the many complexities of our English language, both grammatically and idiomatically. It always amazes me how well the many new immigrants quickly learn English by immersing themselves here.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 29, 2007 at 5:08 pm
I am an immigrant here...shame on Isabelle, another immigrant, who is obviously HERE, not in her native country, who fails to see that the greatness of the "English" centered Americans is their acceptance and tolerance of the many, many different languages and cultures who immigrate here from around the world, including yours, Isabelle...and who become instantly "American" the moment they become citizens. Here, unlike most of the rest of the world, including my original European countries, once you are American, you are American, accent and all. No other country is like this. In most of the world, your accent or your color marks you as "foreign", no matter how long you have been in the country..not here.
Europeans learn different languages out of necessity, not out of some idealistic and improved sense of what "should" be learned that Americans lack. Without English, countries cannot enter the world market, so they learn English. And, since most European countries are smaller than some of our States, there is the necessity of learning other languages out of the necessity of international business. It is as if Nevada or Oregon spoke other languages,..you can bet the the people who wanted to "trade" with those states would learn their languages.
This is not something that is a tit for tat subject. It is not " I learned your language, so you have to learn mine or you are arrogant or self-centered"..It has always been that people learn what is necessary to learn.
When America needs to learn other languages out of necessity, it will. It is already happening with Spanish, in this State, out of necessity..it will happen if other languages become important.
sign me just..
a resident of Green Acres
on Aug 30, 2007 at 12:50 pm
You could fit how much of Europe into the US if you superimposed them? That's what I tell people when they trash Americans for "not traveling outside of their own country."
That said, I think the more foreign language study available, the better, as long as it doesn't punt out other solid subjects. I mean, cooking, really, that will be a big help getting into Harvard. What a waste of school time, spending it on something anyone can learn at home.
a resident of another community
on Aug 30, 2007 at 1:27 pm
Learning should be about having fun. If they happen to learn somthing, then that's a really good sign. Saying cooking is a waste of school time is ignorant. If that's what the child wants to do, let them. They're going to only grow up once. If they do what the parents want them to, then they're going to have a hard time in school, and not have fun, thus not learning anything, all because parents pressuring their kids to take a language, or take upper-track math.
That's the problem with this community. Igornance like what "joe"'s displaying is exactly the situation students should NOT be in. They should learn what THEY want. Who knows, joe, your kid could grow up to be a world-famous chef. Don't restrict their learning to what you want. After saying that, joe, do you know how to cook?
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 30, 2007 at 1:33 pm
Nice points, and yes you make some valid points. However, what do you do for a living and can you speak another language? If you can, did you learn it at school? If you can't, how are your English skills?
Unfortunately, academic language skills are important. School is used to get an education whereby you can function as a fully fledged member of society at a later date. If you are unable to do the basics, then the likelihood of getting anything other than minimum wage jobs is unlikely. I am sure that there are many cooks out there who had the ambition of being a world famous chef, and failed. Having a dream is one thing, but luck is also required. Don't give up your dreams, but get a decent education just in case the dreams fizzle out.
a resident of Jordan Middle School
on Aug 30, 2007 at 3:40 pm
Proud Parent,
Your response to my posting does not come across as civilized exchange of ideas or opinions, but rather like insinuation and insult. I wrote not about (in)tolerance or superiority of one nation over the other. And I do not mind having one state language and common tradition.
Purely from educational perspective, I believe foreign language must be taught (and not just to be able to order in Spanish in a taqueria, but to develop a more "open mind" culturally, though I have long lost hope that school kids these days would be reading Don Quixote or Borges in the original, even if they take AP Spanish:( Though in Spain and Argentina they are required to:). In any case, my point is languages should be taught and they shoudl be taught early. And yes, I do believe that they should be given priority in funding compared to cooking and home economics classes.
a resident of Professorville
on Aug 30, 2007 at 4:26 pm
While foreign language is important - and I agree with Isabelle that increased cultural awareness is a vital part of that - there are other reasons for the electives offered both at our middle and high schools. Not every child is strong academically nor is every child interested in school. That can change from year to year and sometimes its the art, music, computer, glass blowing or drama class which gets a student thru a year. Keeping a child engaged in learning, even if it is not a "core subject" is important.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 30, 2007 at 4:44 pm
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a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 30, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Isabelle: I was reacting to this sentence of yours
"America is so self-centered around English it is a disgrace!"
That is what led to my response. Perhaps it is a language issue, but "self-centered" is NEVER a good way to describe something in even a neutral way.
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 30, 2007 at 5:40 pm
You must be kidding, you deleted my "Are they required to learn Shakespeare in AP English Classes in Spain and Argentina?".
Then, you must delete what that was in response to which was the following comment by Isabelle
"though I have long lost hope that school kids these days would be reading Don Quixote or Borges in the original, even if they take AP Spanish:( Though in Spain and Argentina they are required to:)".
Both original Spanish by Cervantes ( Quixote) and original English by Shakespeare are extremely hard on modern readers, being languages from 400 years ago.
So, it was a fair question...are AP level English students in Argentina and Spain required to read original Shakespeare since she wishes our AP Spanish student would be required to read original Quixote?
a resident of Jordan Middle School
on Aug 31, 2007 at 2:56 pm
By all means AP English students in Europe read and even memorize Shakespear's lyrics. I still remember a number of his sonets: "When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes I all along beweep my outcast state. And trouble deaf heavens with my bootless cries ..." from school.
Whether it is relevant to today's youth is another question. Probably not at all. Which is very sad, of course.
I find school reading lists focused too much on political correctness of its content (main character is most always a disabled kid or a girl or a black child) but it is hardly "literature". I am sure there are ways of addressing these important issues but based on good literature by writers such as Proust or Joyce (for high school, obviously).
a resident of Another Palo Alto neighborhood
on Aug 31, 2007 at 3:08 pm
You raise a really good point. As a non American parent, I find it hard to read some of the literature (?) my kids are bringing home. Huckleberry Finn, is one example, is this actually written in English? I do not understand it at all. Another one, Roll of Thunder, when the children are not alowed to read allowed what is written in the text and are told to say N instead, just asks them to question why? The language of books like Catcher in the Rye, actually teaches them words they would never learn about otherwise and they can leave learning gutter language to places other than school. I would rather some proper literature read in schools. There are many better examples.
a resident of Midtown
on Aug 31, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Well, one man's meat is another man's poison (though I'm sure Shakespeare said it more elegantly). As a high schooler and still today, I'd take Twain and Salinger (an incredible writer imho, try his short stories) over Proust and Joyce (both of which I did painfully pick through in high school, not to much benefit I'm afraid).
Above said, I would said there is a "democraticization" of literature in the US, with a preference for the vernacular and uniquely US fare (which Joyce, Proust, and Hardy are not), that includes Twain, Salinger, Steinbeck, Harper Lee (Mockingbird), etc. It is not the world's fanciest literature, but I would say reading all of those is part of the American school experience.
a resident of Palo Alto Hills
on Sep 3, 2007 at 10:53 am
Hmmm...just asked my French cousin who just graduated from the L ( Literature) track of High School, "majoring" in English, ( the equivalent of our AP English) and she read no Shakespeare.
Just a comment on Isabelle's "European" comment.
Other than that, I completely agree with Isabelle's comment on the "pc" nature of our English class "literature". I am grateful that my eldest went to private schools until High School..where he read all the classics I had in High School, and then some..including Shakespeare. Since Gunn, his "Honors" English classes have had 1984, several war books ( only of of them the classic All Quiet on the Western Front, the other of them filled with the F word that they "read aloud") one Shakespeare ( Midsummer night's Dream, I believe) and a bunch of books that are clearly and absolutely designed to influence the political thought of the kids..indoctrination, pure and simple.
Luckily, these kids are smart and recognize propoganda when they see it and laugh at the teachers who try to pass this off as teaching how to think and read.
a resident of Duveneck/St. Francis
on Sep 4, 2007 at 1:05 pm
What books do you consider to be "indoctrination, pure and simple"?
I don't know what's being taught now, but I was taught at my crummy public high school Twain and Shakespeare and Joyce. I'd be surprised at Proust being taught at the high school level in the U.S. simply because his work really is one huge novel and was, of course, written in French.
Parent, the use of dialect in Huckleberry Finn is considered to be masterful and the book is considered an American masterpiece, dealing with the big issue of slavery. I disliked reading it, myself, but I understand why it's taught. It's a big influence on later American literature.
Other writers that I remember as being part of the H.S./AP curriculum: Hawthorne,Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Hardy, Ellison, Eliot, Dickinson, Richard Wright, Wallace Stevens. A woman novelist--Austen or a Bronte--would have been nice, though I think Toni Morrison's Beloved (not a book that thrills me) is probably used as a triple threat--female, African-American and historical, thus effectively usurping a spot previously occupied, variously, by Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright and Alice Walker.
I think there's been a move to put in a Hispanic, preferably magical realism, work.
That said, there were always some crummy novels in the curriculum that were supposed to appeal to us young'uns. Okay, they weren't crummy, just annoying--I vaguely remember something by Paul Zindel. And then there was a Separate Peace (whose prep-school setting seemed completely alien)and Lord of the Flies. Given that stuff, I don't think Catcher in the Rye's that bad a choice.
So, what's going on now?
a resident of College Terrace
on Sep 5, 2007 at 9:29 pm
I hated almost every book rammed down our throats in high school. What did I learn? "Literature" is a dirty word.
a resident of another community
on Sep 6, 2007 at 12:31 am
Well said, Tortured
a resident of College Terrace
on Sep 6, 2007 at 11:56 am
A teacher at Jordan, after having the kids read Tom Sawyer, had them debate whether Huck Finn should be read by a middle school kid. (The teacher made it clear that she thought is should be taught in 7th grade) One of the girls in my son's class was the only one brave enough to disagree and say she felt it was not appropriate for that age group. She was given a really hard time by the teacher for the remainder of the year.
a resident of Downtown North
on Sep 8, 2007 at 10:20 pm
Taking a language at the middle school doesn't have anything to do with being accepted into college nor high school graduation requirements.
Here's the lowdown: If you take two years of a language in middle school, you start at the 2nd level during your freshman year. This means you're taking 4th level language during your Junior year. From experience, the 4th year of a language is a huge jump from years 1-3.
Those students that don't take a language in middle school start at level 1 as a freshman. They take the "easier" three years and then have the option for Language 4AP during their Senior year.
I always recommend that students take Language 1 as a high school freshman. To 8th graders that haven't taken a language in middle school, I often encourage them to take Language 1 during their 8th grade year EVEN THOUGH they will not receive any credit or advancement for high school Language. At worst, they'll be a step ahead of the class, have a better foundation for Language in high school, earn better grades, and thus have a better transcript grade-wise. The only downside is that they'll be unable to take Language 5AP, which, unless they're a real genius in the language, is going to be a big mistake anyway.
My advice for middle school would be to take a "fun" elective and focus the student time that would have been spent on a language on their math/science/English/social studies classes. Better yet, get a paper route and donate their earnings to charity.
Also, elective request sheets are just that... a request. There is no promise you'll get your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd choice. There are many factors that go into the scheduling process.
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Carillon concerts planned through Sept. 6
Posted June 10, 2009; 06:46 p.m.
The University's 17th annual Summer Carillon Series, featuring carillonneurs from the United States, the Netherlands and Australia, will be held at 1 p.m. each Sunday from June 28 through Sept. 6 at Cleveland Tower on the Graduate College campus.
The concerts are performed on the University's renowned Class of 1892 Bells, the fifth largest carillon in the country and one of the top 10 in size worldwide.
The following are details on the dates and performers:
• June 28. Amy Johansen, Sydney, Australia.
• July 5. The Groningen Carillon Duo, Groningen, the Netherlands.
• July 12. Janno den Engelsman, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
• July 19. Margaret Pan, Princeton.
• July 26. Carol Anne Taylor, Dallas.
• Aug. 2. Doug Gefvert, Valley Forge, Pa.
• Aug. 9. Edward Nassor, Washington, D.C.
• Aug. 16. Scott Parry, Princeton.
• Aug. 23. John Lehrer, Dix Hills, N.Y.
• Aug. 30. Lisa Lonie, Blue Bell, Pa.
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Lake Titicaca Bolivia Travel Information
The Basics
220 volts, 50Hz. US flat two-pin plugs and one with round grounding pin are used.
Spanish is an official language, but only 60 to 70 percent of the people actually speak it, and then often only as a second language. There are also many indigenous languages which are official, including Quechua and Aymar.
Travel Health
Altitude sickness is the most common complaint in Bolivia, with much of the country lying above 10,000 feet (3,050m). This is particularly relevant to diabetics and those with heart complaints or chest problems, who should seek advice before travelling to Bolivia. Take Acetazolamide (Diamox) or drink coca tea to alleviate symptoms. A yellow fever vaccination is strongly advised, as outbreaks do occur, particularly after flooding, and it is a requirement for those entering from infected areas. Malaria is prevalent in some parts of the country, and dengue fever is on the increase. Vaccinations are recommended for hepatitis A and hepatitis B, and a vaccination for typhoid should be considered if travelling to rural areas. Sanitation and hygiene are poor in some areas so be wary of what is eaten; avoid under-cooked meat and unpeeled fruit and vegetables, and only drink bottled water. Comprehensive medical insurance is strongly recommended as medical facilities are generally not of a high standard in Bolivia.
A service charge is normally added to restaurant and hotel bills in Bolivia but it is customary to add a five to 10 percent tip for good service. Hotel porters also expect a small tip. Taxi drivers are not usually tipped unless they are hired for a full day, in which case an extra 10 percent is acceptable.
Safety Information
Street protests and strikes often affect La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz as well as regions of the Central Highlands (Altiplano) and the Yungus. Main tourist centres may be affected and visitors should keep informed about the political climate. Strikes also often disrupt transport to and from the international airport in La Paz and along other main roads. Travellers should avoid demonstrations and not attempt to pass through or go around roadblocks, and monitor the local media.
Although Bolivia is generally a safe country, visitors should still be vigilant at all times. Pick-pocketing on buses or in crowded areas is common and baggage theft occurs at stations. Many thieves work in teams to distract their victims. Female tourists should avoid taking jungle and pampas tours on their own and always avoid unlicensed guides. Express kidnappings are also on the increase and travellers should be vigilant at all times. Penalties for drug possession are extremely severe and visitors should be vigilant with luggage and any belongings. Criminals posing as police officers and taxi drivers are targeting foreign tourists; there have been increasing incidents of robberies of this nature and visitors are warned to be cautious at all times. Violent attacks have occurred recently in Copacabana, especially targeting those travelling overland between Peru and Bolivia. Months of heavy rainfall are usually responsible for flooding and mudslides throughout the country, which can severely affect transport; the rainy season is usually from November to March.
Local Customs
In conversation rural Bolivians should be referred to as campesinos (subsistence farmers) rather than Indians. 'Machismo' is very much alive and husband and wife roles within the family are very traditional. Homosexuality is frowned upon, particularly in the Altiplano.
Relationship building in Bolivia is important and getting down to business might take some time, so do not rush things. Negotiations are generally quite slow, and face-to-face communication is preferred over phone calls or written communications; therefore, be prepared to make many trips before a deal can be made. Punctuality is expected, even if the meeting doesn't start on time, and schedules are often just a guideline making meetings fairly unstructured; deadlines are not generally considered important. Business people are expected to wear suits. Meetings begin and end with handshakes, although one should wait for a woman to extend her hand first. It is important to include a person's professional title in the greeting if applicable, otherwise use Señor (Mr) or Señora (Mrs) with the surname. Business cards should also include any academic qualifications, and should have one side translated into Spanish; most business is conducted in Spanish and materials will need to be translated into Spanish. Women are generally considered subordinate in the workplace and visiting businesswomen should emphasise their qualifications and work experience. Office hours are generally 8:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday, with a long break over lunch.
The international access code for Bolivia is +591. The outgoing code depends on what network is used (e.g. 0010 for Entel, or 0013 for Boliviatel), which is followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 001044 for the United Kingdom). The area code for La Paz is 2, but the access code to make a call within the country from another area also depends on what network is used. Mobile phones operate on a GSM network. Internet cafes are widely available in La Paz and other major tourist areas.
Duty Free
Travellers to Bolivia over the age of 18 years can bring the following items into the country without incurring customs duty: 100 cigarettes, 25 cigars and 200 grams of tobacco, 1 bottle of alcoholic beverage and a reasonable amount of perfume for personal use. Technology such as cameras, laptops and cellphones are limited to one per person for personal use. Newly purchased goods to the value of US$1,000 per person are also duty free. Travellers departing from the country should note that it is illegal to leave with the following items without prior written permission from the appropriate local authority: pre-Colombian artefacts, historical paintings, items of Spanish colonial architecture and history and native textiles.
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The Ins and Outs of Polishing: Why, Why Not and What
Thursday, June 13, 2013
PresenterShirley Branam, RDH, MBA
Course Overview
New, updated research makes us reconsider our position on polishing. This program will provide information on different aspects of the polishing procedure from equipment to polishing agents available today.
Course Objectives
At the completion of the course participants will be able to:
• Review current trends in coronal polishing
• Discuss the types of polishing methods
• List current types of polishing materials which include those providing therapeutic benefit
• Describe polishing techniques which include types of abrasives, Mohs hardness, armamentarium and their effect on esthetic materials.
• Compare polishing methods and agents to evaluate ergonomic attributes of different polishing techniques
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Unless otherwise posted, a full refund less $25 will be granted if notification of cancellation is received by the Institute for Advanced Continuing Dental Education office two weeks (14 or more days) prior to the start of the course. If a cancellation is received less than two weeks (13 or less days) prior to the start of a lecture only course, a full refund less $100 will be granted. Refunds cannot be given for same any day cancellations or no-shows.
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Jessica Macbeth
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Klainerman elected to French Academy of Sciences
Posted May 21, 2002; 03:43 p.m.
The French Academy of Sciences has elected Princeton professor of mathematics Sergiu Klainerman as a foreign associate. He was elected to the academy's division of physical and applied mathematics.
The academy cited Klainerman for his "spectacular" work in developing a rigorous mathematical theory that provides a counterexample to a conjecture of Einstein's regarding the nature of space and time, as well as for other work in the area of hyperbolic systems.
Klainerman, who received his Ph.D. from New York University in 1978 and came to Princeton in 1987, has previously been honored with a MacArthur Fellowship, the Bocher Prize of the American Mathematical Society and the Le Conte Prize of the French Academy of Sciences.
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Which way do you face your hen decoys?
I've read advice to place them facing away so that when a tom approaches from behind he has his back to you. However, I like to face mine away from where I think the tom will approach (which often happens to face them at me) because I want him to think she hasn't noticed him. My idea is that he will then be forced to come closer instead of standing off and strutting for her.


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Tar-covered dog found in E. Liverpool
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An East Liverpool family needs a new place to live because Mother Nature destroyed their old one.
Among the candidates are a sitting mayor and three local council members.
Someone tried to shoot a Beaver County man early Monday, but he got lucky. Then his luck ran out.
Police arrested Tyrell Maiden Saturday.
Youngstown Police chased and tased a man before eventually arresting him Sunday morning.
Brandon O'Neil was wanted on a theft charge out of Texas.
Authorities filed five felony charges against the boy.
Officials are saying Johnson did not inform police about the situation soon enough.
Ohio gas prices are still falling and are well below the national average.
A water rescue at Guilford Lake in Columbiana County ended with one man going to the hospital.
A major from the Trumbull Co. Sheriff's office confirmed the identities of the father and son.
It's been a long wait, and now Germany is basking in its fourth World Cup title.
Shine on, shine on supermoon. The moon loomed especially large in the sky this weekend because of its relative closeness to the earth.
An Ellwood City teen drowned at a popular swimming spot in Lawrence County.
The title is not given to all Roman Catholic Churches, but it is used to describe churches built in a particular style.
The summer's Festival of the Arts wrapped up its 16th annual event at Youngstown State University.
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Pfizer seeks ways to ease adverse events reporting digitally
Pfizer seeks ways to ease adverse events reporting digitally
The company is partnering with Sermo, Epocrates and Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston on projects aimed at making it easier for doctors to report adverse events information or ask questions about Pfizer medications, according to a Dow Jones report.
A collaboration with Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women's Hospital, codenamed "Aster (Adverse drug event Spontaneous Triggered Event Reporting)," uses automated prompts in the hospital's computer system to encourage adverse event reporting – when, for example, a doctor changes the dosage of a drug. That data is then automatically passed on to FDA and the companies. The system also collects more information about a patient's background in order to make it easier to determine whether an adverse event was caused by a drug or some other factor.
"We essentially demonstrated that you could make it easier for physicians to report adverse events thorough leveraging the electronic record," Pfizer chief medical officer Freda Lewis-Hall told Dow Jones.
Pfizer has also placed a "contact manufacturer" button on Epocrates' mobile reference app, used by 275,000 physicians, which allows them to contact Pfizer's medical affairs department directly, via phone or email, to ask questions about Pfizer products. Companies can segment that feature, said an Epocrates spokeswoman, so that it only appears to, say, high-decile prescribers (though Pfizer doesn't do so).
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In the national economies of Asia and the Pacific, entrepreneurs are critical drivers of growth through innovation and job creation. Recognizing the potential of, and the challenges for, women's entrepreneurship across the Asia-Pacific region, the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women launched a joint programme to promote enabling policy and legal environments for women's entrepreneurship in four countries in Asia and the Pacific: Indonesia, China, India and Malaysia.
This publication addresses the economic aspect of gender mainstreaming, with a particular focus on gender budgeting and women's economic participation in the public domain. Concrete examples of initiatives from the five countries in Asia are presented to illustrate the practical measures that can be undertaken to integrate gender into the economic sector.
Growth performance in developing Asia-Pacific economies is expected to rebound moderately after a sluggish 2013 but growth will remain subpar. The key economies of China, India, Indonesia and Thailand with large domestic markets have experienced moderate growth in 2013 compared to their recent strong performance. The region may continue to experience a "new normal" of lower growth compared to recent years—as highlighted in the Survey 2013.
Being environment friendly, railway transport is gaining importance in the Asia-Pacific region due to growing concerns of the adverse impact on environment of road transport on one hand and increasing concerns about energy security on the other. The importance of sustainable transport was reaffirmed in the Rio+20 document "The Future we want". Couple this with, the entry into force of intergovernmental agreement on Trans-Asian Railway Network, has provided impetus for the development of railway transport as a competitive mode of transport in the region.
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Hi this is my first posting,
But i just wanted to let my fellow Canadians know how much it sux to live up here in the North! St. John's Newfoundland Canada!
Just last week, Monday ( June 17th i think) we finally got the first wave of 12' SW AOTC figures; Anakin, Obiwan, Clone trooper!!
I bought Obiwan and Anakin, im thinking of buying doubles to open.
Just imagine, i remember seeing these 12' in pictures from New York Toys'r'us on April 23rd, thats over 2 months ago!!
That is crazy!
Ive been phoning Toysrus here in St. John's like a madman hoping that they're gonna have their 12' out soon. Cos im hoping to get a 12' Mace Windu, again flash back 2-3 years for episode 1 no Mace Windu 12' wave ever showed up here!!
How can u ever hope to be a collector when theres nothing to collect!
I havent seen anything on the Ultimate Jango 12' either, oh well maybe by Christmas !!


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HOOVER, Ala. — Seventh-seededAlabama used a 3-run rally in the eighth inning to push past 10th-seeded Auburn for a 6-3 victory in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament on Tuesday.
The Tide (33-24) trailed 3-1 after three innings, but scored a run in both the fourth and the sixth to tie the game. Chance Vincent hit a single with the bases loaded that Tigers second baseman Jordan Ebert couldn't handleto score Austen Smith for the go-ahead run in the eighth inning. Alabama followed with a sacrifice fly by Kenny Roberts then a wild pitch by Dedrick allowed Miller to score the third run of the inning.
"It was a big game for both teams today," Alabama head coach Mitch Gaspard said. "One of the things we've been doing over the past couple of weeks is picking each other up. Today, Jay Shaw was the story, coming in after Kamplain had a rough start. Jay was tremendous. It was the longest outing he's had with us. Defensively, we did a really good job. We missed a couple opportunities early, but we responded in the eighth. It was a good team win for us, we battled hard."
The Tide got on the board in the first inning without producing a hit. After Roberts walked to open the game, he reached second on a throwing error by the Auburn third baseman on a bunt attempt by Georgie Salem. After Kyle Overstreet moved the runners over with a sacrifice bunt, Roberts scored when Moore grounded out to shortstop.
Auburn scored three times in the third inning thanks to a pair of walks and two hits against Kamplain. After Cullen Wacker and Garrett Cooper walked with one out, Patrick Savage doubled down the left field line to score Wacker to tie the game at 1-1. Dan Glevenyak followed with a sacrifice fly to right field, then an infield single by Jordan Ebert allowed Cooper to score, giving the Tigers a 3-1 lead.
Smith had three hits for Alabama while Ben Moore and Brett Booth both added two hits. Jay Shaw (2-1) threw five innings of scoreless relief for the Tide.
Alabama faces second seed LSU today at 12:30 p.m. Right handed pitcher Charley Sullivan (5-5, 3.58) is slated to go for the Tide while the Tigers are expected to counter with LHP Cody Glenn (6-2, 2.64).
Auburn (33-23) is eliminated from the tournament. Reid Carter (1-2) took the loss for the Tigers, giving up one run in 2 1/3 innings. Starter Conner Kendrick for three runs (two earned) on six hits with two walks and a strikeout. Hunter Kelley led Auburn with two hits.
Texas A&M 6, Florida 3: Hunter Melton hit a three-run homer and had an RBI single to help Texas A&M defeat Florida in the Aggies' first appearance in the SEC baseball tournament.
A&M starter Daniel Mengden (8-3) overcame two balks and a wild pitch to go the distance, throwing 117 pitches.
The Aggies (31-25) took a 3-2 lead in the fourth on Melton's two-out home run off Florida starter Johnny Magliozzi (4-2).
After Florida (29-28) tied the game in the fifth, Melton gave A&M a 4-3 lead in the sixth on a single that scored Blake Allemand.
Two A&M errors and a Mengden balk helped Florida take a 2-0 lead in the second. Mengden also had a wild pitch in the fifth that allowed Josh Tobias to score from third base.
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I love First Blood and all the subsequent Rambo movies. Did you know Stallone had written a lot of them?
He has a speech impediment and as a muscle man, you think one stereotype about him.
But he's an accomplished WRITER and director. Stallone is actually a very intelligent man and didn't get brain damaged from the Rocky movies even though the fighting effects would make you think so...
I am still watching The A-Team episodes and they make me really happy.
And I've watched Steven Speilberg's Into the West save for the final chapter.
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Madison man arrested on suspicion of 8th OWI
Witness ses erratic driver, calls police
MADISON, Wis. - A call from a concerned citizen led police to arrest a Madison man on suspicion of eighth offense operating while intoxicated, according to police.
Officers were called to the 3300 block of Chicago Avenue at 8:40 p.m. Monday for a report from someone who says a blue pick-up truck driving erratically and running into garbage cans. The witness saw the driver enter a nearby home.
Police said they located Lamont L. Weber, 46, and arrested him on suspicion of 8th offense OWI.


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Krush, RISE Set to Continue on Big 2012 Years
- Written by Rian Scalia
2012 was a great year for the Japanese scene in general. Things aren't the same as before obviously, without K-1 having the same major presence that it once did, but Krush, RISE and other promotions have more than done their part in keeping the Japanese scene alive and well. What matters is consistency, and that's what a lot of Japanese promotions have and had in 2012. They aren't going to get as big as K-1 once was and that's perfectly fine. What matters is consistency, and as we've seen, great fight cards and solid crowds were common in 2012. Going into this year, things look great, especially for RISE and Krush.
One of the major things that Krush and RISE did in 2012 was have a significant increase in foreign fighters being brought in. That created marquee match-ups, made for some great fights and really made it much easier to get a sense of the landscape of lower weight divisions. These types of fights seem to be getting even better, as today Masahiro Yamamoto vs. Karim Bennoui was announced for RISE 92 on March 17. Krush already has their Krush Grand Prix 67kg event coming up on January 14 with a one night tournament featuring some of Japan's top talent at the weight along with some formidable foreign opposition as well as one super fight between one of Japan's best and a foreigner (Shota Takiya vs. Mike Alamos). Krush is even stepping up in terms of venue for the event, as it'll be held at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium, which holds a bit over a thousand more than Korakuen Hall.
Krush has already laid out their event schedule for this year, which sees 15 events take place, with every month having an event except for February. RISE also recently started partnering with fellow Japanese promotion M-1 to hold combined fight cards featuring Muay Thai and kickboxing, and it looks as if that will continue. That's not even mentioning the numerous other Japanese promotions that put on quality events with quality fighters like NJKF, MA Kick or REBELS to name a few.
A lot of people that don't know any better may think that the Japanese scene has dwindled along with K-1 but that couldn't be any further from the truth. Quality events are being held every month and crowds are consistently drawn, very small venues or not. Obviously kickboxing isn't as big as it once was but there's a loyal, niche fanbase that keeps things going, along with the promotions that make things happen. RISE and Krush are just two of the major ones that have seen notable growth and consistency in the past year.
Yes, it would be great if we were able to get video of all the events that take place in Japan, but at the same time I don't blame them for things being the way they are in that regard. They're all focused on Japan and the Japanese scene and it just really isn't necessary for the promotions over there to cater to us. With that being said, the kickboxing and Muay Thai scene in Japan looks like it will continue to stay consistent and provide quality events and fights, along with continuing to pump out solid fighters, whether we see all of them or not.


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Kiwi Scott Dixon has put together one of the most impressive resumes in IndyCar racing.
He's tied with Rick Mears for 10th on the career victory list, and another three wins would push him past Dario Franchitti and Sebastien Bourdais as the active driver with the most wins. Dixon has two titles, an Indianapolis 500 win and hasn't finished lower than third in the standings since 2006.
Yet, it's Franchitti, with his four titles and three Indy 500 wins, who gets most of the attention.
"He's famous. He's got great hair, great teeth, newly single. He's a stud," Dixon says with a laugh.
Dixon heads into today's race at Long Beach ranked second in the IndyCar standings after two masterful drives that didn't go unnoticed. He drove from 20th to fifth in the season-opener at St Petersburg, then had his fourth consecutive runner-up finish at Barber two weeks ago.
That's the attention Dixon wants.
"I prefer to do the talking on the track," the New Zealander said. "I don't talk [crap] about other people, or worry about what else is going on.
I'm not a gunslinger, not a showboater."
Franchitti, teammate with Dixon since 2009, doesn't think his fame overshadows his teammate. Instead, it's Dixon's personality to stay under the radar and let his results speak for him.
"He's very, very good. Fiercely competitive," Franchitti said.
What he's capable of is earning a spot as one of the greatest drivers in series history. Dixon has won multiple races in all but two of his 10 IndyCar seasons, and at seven years younger than Franchitti, he's got a ton of racing ahead of him. He signed a contract extension last summer with Chip Ganassi Racing, where he's driven since 2002.
When asked earlier this year why the relationship with Dixon works so well, Ganassi joked "because he doesn't call me, and I don't call him".
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Improve premium pricing accuracy
OneBeacon Insurance Group improved its loss ratio by 2 to 4 points using SAS Analytics
Accurately pricing insurance products is more difficult with the confluence of instant mobile and online premium comparisons. Today's always connected generation of consumers is quick to move to a new provider if they think the price is right. OneBeacon knows it's important to offer a competitive price for its products - but it is equally, if not more important, to accurately price its products. Analytic know-how gives the company the confidence to continue expanding in its sometimes difficult-to-price specialty insurance market.
OneBeacon, based in Minnetonka, MN, offers a range of specialty insurance products sold through independent agents, regional and national brokers, and wholesalers. The company's specialty businesses include insurance for professionals, collector car and boat owners, third-party general liability policies, marine and specialty property policies.
The models that we use and build with SAS give us a competitive advantage.
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Project nets 10 times ROI
The company first used SAS to help price products in its personal and commercial lines businesses, which have since been sold. Todd Lehmann, Assistant Vice President for Corporate Research, says SAS helped him effectively price those lines and keep underwriting costs in line.
"We've been able to utilize SAS to improve pricing guidance and operational expenses and quantify the benefits," he says.
For example, the company used to order inspections for every home it insured. The inspections cost $35 to $100 each, depending on the scale and depth of the inspection. By analyzing information agents collected at the point of sale – such as the house's age, claims data and occupant characteristics – Lehmann was able to target properties most likely to need repairs, thus reducing the number of home inspections.
"This project netted 10 times the return on investment. It was an important early win for predictive modeling at OneBeacon. Projects like this, using SAS, typically return four to 10 times the return on investment,'' Lehmann says.
SAS® Enterprise Miner™ speeds the process
When OneBeacon added SAS Enterprise Miner to its analytics arsenal, it immediately saw both an increase in speed and the opportunity to use multiple analytical methods simultaneously.
"It's given us richer results,'' Lehmann explains. "We can build a generalized linear model (GLM), look at it next to a decision tree or next to a neural network, and see where the best results are coming from. SAS Enterprise Miner is particularly good at comparing different types of models.''
It also shaves weeks off the time it took to build models. "We are actively working to shift model building and predictive modeling into our day-to-day work,'' says Lehmann.
The company had other choices to enhance its analytical capabilities but felt that SAS provided greater flexibility, functionality and ease of use.
Pricing specialty insurance
Model-building speed and research-staff enthusiasm are critical as OneBeacon moves into specialty lines.
Compared to single-family homes, items like yachts, collector cars and cargo ships are rare. So much less data exists on claims. And OneBeacon's subsidiaries and units capture data in unique ways using different formats.
The specialty lines also need different types of third-party data – whether it's commercial credit scores, ZIP code information or data on where a doctor or other professional attended graduate school.
"We get a sense from the business experts what might be useful. To supplement our data, we've used US Census data and credit agency reports from companies like Dun & Bradstreet and Experian,'' Lehmann says.
Predictive models are relatively new tools used for underwriting specialty insurance – a practice that tends to require specific expertise and knowledge about the risks as well as the constantly evolving insurance marketplace.
"Many business users have embraced the models," he says. "I hear from model users that they're almost making a leap of faith to buy in to the results. They don't fully understand the statistical methods involved. SAS can help us more quickly answer questions about a model and build confidence in that model. We don't require internal users to adopt the models built by our research team, but so far we've gone forward 100 percent of the time.''
Next up: more effort to analyze claims
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Princeton Gospel Ensemble performs, May 1
Posted April 28, 2005; 12:26 p.m.
The Princeton University Gospel Ensemble will present its annual spring concert at 6 p.m. Sunday, May 1, in the Nassau Christian Center, located at 26 Nassau St.
The Gospel ensemble is a student-directed musical group with a repertoire that includes traditional spirituals, church hymns and contemporary gospel, reflecting the variety of music that has developed in America's black churches.
The free concert will feature guest performers Anointed Silence, the Westminster Black Hispanic Alliance and the Family Worship Center Choir. A reception will follow in the Mathey College Common Room. The concert is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Undergraduate Students and the USG Projects Board.


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Council Roundup: Council moves to corral abandoned shopping carts
Also, master builders to build lab for city at Mercer Slough ed center
People who take shopping carts more than 100 feet from a store could receive a $114 ticket under new laws adopted Monday by the Bellevue City Council. Video Interview with Deputy Mayor Claudia Balducci
Under the laws, which become effective in 30 days, store owners that don't collect abandoned carts within 24 hours could also be fined up to $100 per day. Shopping Cart Ordinance
City officials have debated how the city should deal with abandoned shopping carts for years, ever since they emerged as a neighborhood livability issue in 2006. Residents voiced concerns the carts were a major nuisance in some areas adjacent to retail shops.
By adopting the rules, Bellevue joins other Puget Sound cities such as Renton, Burien and Auburn that also have adopted laws to rein in runaway carts. Council members said Bellevue's new laws provide a balanced approach to the problem by giving police a tool to combat the problem, and establishing performance expectations for retailers.
Carol Helland, Bellevue's Land Use Director, said the city plans to send out flyers and public information materials to educate residents and property owners about the new rules. Businesses will also be notified.
The city will periodically conduct surveys over the next year to monitor effectiveness of the new rules, Helland said.
Feedback: Carol Helland, Land Use Director, 425-452-2724, email@example.com
Master builders offer to build lab at Mercer Slough education centerThe Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, already a dramatic new facility where students from around Puget Sound learn about wetlands, will have a second wet lab this year, thanks to the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties.
When the first phase of the project was completed last October, the site at the entrance of the 320-acre Mercer Slough Nature Park featured a visitor center, a classroom, wet lab and community building. Another phase of expansion was to add a second classroom and second wet lab.
The Master Builders Association will actually build the second wet lab as a service project and hand it over the city upon completion. Wet labs are rugged classrooms that allow for messy, hands-on study of water, animals, plants and soils.
"This is a generous gift not only to the city, but to the whole region," Mayor Grant Degginger noted as the council signed agreements facilitating the deal. The MBA will celebrate a "ground breaking" for the wet lab at the site (625 118th Ave. SE) at 9 a.m., Thursday. The foundation is already done for the wet lab, but constructing the rest of the earth-friendly building would cost an estimated $200,000 to $300,000.
In a partnership with the Pacific Science Center, the city offers classes at Mercer Slough for students from schools throughout the region. When complete, the center will be able to serve 40,000 students annually.
With "green" building elements including recycled building materials, roofs that collect rainwater and low-impact drainage techniques, the center has earned awards for being environmentally friendly.
The Pacific Science Center provides science-based education programs targeted to youth to inspire lifelong awareness, understanding and appreciation for stewardship of the natural world. With the same focus, the city provides environmental interpretive programs for adults and families and maintains the property.
Puget Sound Energy helped lead the fundraising effort to make the expanded MSEEC possible. The project co-chairs, Jerry Henry, formerly of PSE and Jim Ellis, a longtime community leader, continue to raise funds for construction of the additional classroom.
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Did anyone go to the sci-fi show today (Sunday). I went and managed to pick up 13 figs:
Kabe & Muftak @ £5
Leia w/ sail barge cannon @ £5
Pote Snitkin @ £4
Death Star Droid w/ Mouse Droid @ £4
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Captain Typho w/ background-----------------------
Shaak Ti w/ background ( £10 on it's own)--------
Battle Droid W/ background-------------------------- All 6 Ep 2 figs for
Plo Koon W/ background------------------------------ £35
Boba Fett (young) w/ background-------------------
Yoda @ £6
Djas Puhr @ $6
Although I managed to pick up some good bargains there were also a lot of scalpers there. I also saw Orn Free Ta for £8 and Palpatine for £8. A good deal there was all three 25th anniversary figures for £21. No sign of Dooku!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Not a purchase but I didn't want to start a thread just to brag. I got my FREE SchmartShield for Arduino today.
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Community House hosts Black History Month Extravaganza, Feb. 15
Posted February 7, 2002; 06:04 p.m.
Community House, a community service organization committed to helping Princeton residents who are in need, invites the entire community to its annual Black History Month Extravaganza on Friday, Feb. 15. The celebration will take place 4-7 p.m. at The Third World Center, 86 Olden St. in Princeton.
It is free to the public and will include food, entertainment and craft projects. A highlight of the event will be a performance by New York City's Haitian roots ensemble, La Troupe Makandal.
For more information, call Community House at (609) 258-6136.
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This photograph was constructed from 1,800 individual photographs using a new prototype macro photography robotic system. The technology combines focus stacking, stitching, and a robotic photo rig to create each gigapixel macro photograph. We look forward to developing collaborations and partnerships that will help us put the technology into the hands of the public and welcome your suggestions, comments, and feedback. Learn more about the technology at www.gigamacro.com /
Here is some more information about the US One Dollar Bill...
The backs of the bills feature images reflective of the history of our nation: The Great Seal of the United States on the $1, the signing of the Declaration of Independence on the $2, the Lincoln Memorial on the $5, the Treasury Building on the $10, the White House on the $20, the Capitol on the $50, and Independence Hall on the $100. Denominations higher than $100 feature ornate impressions of the numerical value of the note, such as an ornate "500."
A popular and often asked question about design is the one that appears on the back of the $1 note, the Great Seal of the United States. The front of the seal shows an American bald eagle behind our national shield. The eagle holds an olive branch, which symbolizes peace, with 13 berries and 13 leaves. In the left talon, the eagle holds 13 arrows, which represents war. The 13 leaves represent the original colonies. The eagle's head is turned toward the olive branch, showing a desire for peace.
The top of the shield represents the Congress, the head of the eagle the Executive branch, and the nine tail feathers the Judiciary branch of our government. The 13-letter motto, "E Pluribus Unum," on the ribbon held in the eagle's beak means "Out of Many, One."
On the reverse of the seal is a pyramid with 1776 in Roman numerals at the base. The pyramid stands for permanence and strength. The pyramid is unfinished, signifying the United States' future growth and goal of perfection. A sunburst and an eye are above the pyramid, representing the overseeing eye of a deity. The 13-letter motto, "Annuit Coeptis" means "He has favored our undertakings." Below the pyramid the motto, "Novus Ordo Seclorum" means "A new order of the ages," standing for the new American era.
The motto "In God We Trust" first appeared on U.S. coins in 1864. However, it was not until 1955 that a law was passed which stated that thereafter all new designs for coins and currency would bear that inscription.
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text: Does anyone collect the WWE/WWF 12 "figures??? I just picked up the new Rob Van Dam and Booker T figs tonight. I got Jericho and HHH a few weeks ago on a trip to Chicago. The likeness is amazing!The Van Dam sucks but the rest are great. The Rock, Stone Cold and Undertaker from last year are very cool!!! Jakks makes the figures and they have a machine that actually scans the wrestler to make his or her figure!